3 extensions granted in Fraser Valley to comply with B.C. housing ...
WEB5 hours ago · City of Chilliwack, District of Hope and the Fraser Valley Regional District are among 21 local governments granted extensions by the province to either amend zoning bylaws, or to complete infrastructure upgrades, as required by provincial housing mandates. The extensions announced Sept. 12 will ...
More of northeast B.C. burned in 2023, 2024 than previous 60 …
WEB1 day ago · A BC Wildfire Service official says wildfires the Prince George Fire Centre in 2023 and 2024 burned 10 per cent of the land base, which is more than what was burned in the previous 60 years combined. Neal McLoughlin, predictive services superintendent with BC Wildfire, said last week the province ...
Crews continue to battle wildfires in B.C.
WEB4 hours ago · Crews begin focus on prescribed fire projects. A wildfire, designated V12286 by the B.C. Wildfire Service, is seen burning near Mt. Widdess, B.C., in an Aug. 19, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Wildfire Service. Despite higher-than-average rainfall in the southern third of British Columbia …
Hundreds of new student spaces come to Maple Ridge schools
WEB1 day ago · In order to accommodate this influx of new students, the provincial government has announced the addition of hundreds of new student spaces in Maple Ridge. Space for new students will be added to two local schools, for a total increased capacity of 315 kids. These new spaces come in the form of prefabricated additions, which will be brought to ...
Local News - Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
WEBMaple Ridge, Pitt Meadows home sales stay steady. Across Metro Vancouver sales are below their 10-year average. Sep 8, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >.
Today Maple Ridge celebrates 150 years with community party …
WEB5 days ago · It's finally here! Maple Ridge is celebrating it's 150th anniversary today, Sept. 14th, with a downtown street party billed "Our Neck of the Woods." From noon to 10 p.m. at Memorial Peace Park and on car-free sections of 224th Street, McIntosh, and 118th Avenue there will be an event designed to provide something for everyone.
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WEBB.C. woman awarded nearly $1 million after breaking ankle outside 7-Eleven. Crystal Tommy suffered severe ankle injuries nearly 6 years ago when she tripped on a pothole in a parking lot. about 2 hours ago Read more >.
VIDEO: 50 people forced from homes by Maple Ridge apartment fire
WEBAug 28, 2024 · A late-night fire in downtown Maple Ridge forced dozens of people from their homes and sent multiple people to hospital. On Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, at approximately 7 p.m., Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue responded to a burning apartment building at 22256 119 Ave., said fire chief (interim) Dave Samson. …
Maple Ridge streets close due to flooding
WEBDec 5, 2023 · Currently, the City of Maple Ridge has several areas closed off due to flooding, including sections of 224th Street and Graves Street. According to Environment Canada, today will see some light showers in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, with Wednesday being our one precipitation-free day before …
UPDATE: Downtown Maple Ridge fire burns new condo …
WEBJun 10, 2023 · A massive fire at Brown Avenue and Edge Street has decimated a condo complex and displaced hundreds of Maple Ridge residents. The fire, which started around midnight Friday, and continued into the early hours of Saturday, June 10, engulfed the new development in the 22500-block of Brown Avenue and the residential building behind it located at 22562 121st Ave.