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More ways to recycle in B. C. with Interchange Recycling
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (233+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 Interchange Recycling is expanding operations in B. C. in 2026 (Interchange Recycling) There are more ways to recycle with Interchange Recycling. "The environmental organization that's dedicated to the collection and recycling of used automotive fluids is expanding their services…...
City of Maple Ridge hosts new Run the Ridge 10k event
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (328+ words) Published 5: 00 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 Run the Ridge is a new 10 km run in the scenic Thornhill area of Maple Ridge. (City of Maple Ridge/Special to The News) The City of Maple Ridge is organizing a 10 K trail run event....
Maple Ridge spray parks, Hammond outdoor pool, set to open for the summer
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (195+ words) Published 8: 00 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 Children play on the water slide at the new spray park in Maple Ridge Park. (The News files) Maple Ridge residents will soon have more ways to stay cool during the warmer weather, and affordable fun…...
Cruise passenger isolating in Victoria tests positive for hantavirus
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (361+ words) Published 5: 25 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said one of the four people who were in quarantine in the Island Health region has tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus, after a cruise ship was struck…...
IN OUR VIEW: Take job losses seriously
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (411+ words) Published 11: 45 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 As the unemployment rate in B. C. hit a level of 6. 8 per cent in May, Minister of Jobs Ravi Kahlon tried to put a positive spin on the news. His statement about the increase in the rate acknowledged…...
LETTER: Grateful for science, knowledge, leadership
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (233+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 COVID-19 vaccines were available locally during the pandemic. (The News files) [RE: LETTER " COVID lessons were not lost on many, April 19, www. mapleridgenews. com] I was so disheartened to read the response from the angry anti-vaxxer…...
SHARE: Water levels noticeably low
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (50+ words) Published 9: 00 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Let's see the community Through Your Lens. We want to see Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge as you see it. Do you have a picture you'd like to contribute? We'd love to see it. Please email to…...
Special weather statement for snow accumulation on 3 B. C. Interior highways extended
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (145+ words) Published 8: 25 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Snow could accumulate on 3 B. C. Interior highways on Saturday, May 16. (Drive BC Traffic Cams) The special weather statement due to accumulating snow remains in effect for three B. C. Interior highways on Saturday, May 16. Environment Canada extended the statement…...
Green Team helping the environment, building community in Maple Ridge
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (379+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Green Team volunteers haul invasive plants away from Maple Ridge's Westview park. (Green Teams Canada/Special to The News) The Green Team is bringing communities together and teaching them about the environments says a founder of…...
2 B. C. men charged in U. S. in connection with human-smuggling scheme
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (468+ words) Published 4: 39 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 Two B. C. men are charged in a scheme to allegedly smuggle Vietnamese citizens from Canada into the U. S. through a small airport in the U. S. enclave of Point Roberts. (Google Maps) Van Phuong Vu, 28, of Vancouver, and Johnny Huynh,…...