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Taxes: Canadians keep paying more
Canadians should get ready to pay more for everyday goods. Randy Kamp, MP for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and the Conservative government are imposing a tax grab on families by hiking tariffs on everything from coffee makers to bicycles.
Letter to PM: Spend our money more wisely
Following is an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper...
Kids help ARMS rehabilitate creek
The soil was dry and hard in places and there were still cut blackberry brambles strewn on the ground with their thorns intact - but the kids in Megan Cordoni's class at Alexander Robinson Elementary kept digging with their shovels a few weeks ago until they could plant red alderberry, cedar, and fir trees by Cottonwood Creek.
CF Walk supports lungs
Dealing with cystic fibrosis is a daily battle, which can eat up a family's time and money.
Arena gets industry kudos
The Recreation Facilities Association of B.C. recently chose a Pitt Meadows facility for an award.
Stratas must stand up to developers
Almost every day, our firm is approached by strata corporations that are confronted with the situation where developers complete the project while there are still major unresolved issues, including incomplete or faulty work.
Action lacking in poop scoop
I would like to thank Emily for her comments regarding the actions of irresponsible dog owners in this district [Bags evidence of lack of respect, April 30 Letters, TIMES].
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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows libraries will kick off their free Summer Reading Club in early June. Sign-up starts at the Maple Ridge Library on June 1 and at the Pitt Meadows Library on June 4.
Community Calendar
SHARE Family & Community Services Society hosts a free drug and alcohol education session, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at its offices on the second floor of 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The topic is "Cocaine, crystal meth and marijuana - the struggle to recover, and what long-term recovery looks like." This education series, which runs Wednesdays through July 24, is aimed at those who have an alcohol or drug problem, those concerned about their use, and those affected by the use of others. The format consists of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion. Info: 604-936-3900.
Ridge man dead after crash
A 26-year-old Maple Ridge man is dead and his 21-year-old passenger is in hospital after the man drove his truck off the road into the Skagit River on Sunday evening.
Director leaves Friends food bank
A group of volunteers and board members were at Friends In Need Food Bank on Tuesday wishing its executive director well as she steps down from her position.
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows faces & places Showcasing some of this community's people and happenings
A weekly feature showcasing some of t his community’s people and happenings. How can you share?
Young dad in fight of his life
Jayden Baily planted his feet, his legs set roughly two feet apart, knees slightly bent, back and arms straight.
Children with rope tripped elderly lady
My 87-year-old mother lives in the Wesbrooke Senior's Residences in Pitt Meadows.
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Ridge Meadows RCMP executed a search warrant on a home in the 21400 block of 117th Avenue in Maple Ridge.
Ridge twins star in Man of Steel
At the risk of mixing movie cliches, Maple Ridge¹s own dynamic duo will be appearing in a movie about the man of steel.
Ridge man suspected
Ridge Meadows RCMP executed a search warrant on a home in the 21400 block of 117 Avenue in Maple Ridge.
