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Council received an update on public engagement and a preliminary framework. The study will develop indicators and monitoring tools to guide the protection and restoration of natural systems as the community grows.
Incumbent Nicole MacDonald and longtime councillor Janis Elkerton sparred over rail delays, public safety, taxes, farmland, airport traffic and other issues at a Chamber of Commerce debate.
The diversion runs from 8 a.m. Oct. 8 to 8 a.m. Oct. 13 as the hospital faces a shortage of obstetrician-gynaecologist physicians and increased demand for specialized care.
Maple Ridge is moving ahead with a study to understand and monitor local biodiversity. The proposed framework will connect community values, indicators and municipal action, with the study expected to be completed in early 2027.
224 Street is closed in both directions between 117 Avenue and Callaghan Avenue in Maple Ridge while FortisBC crews respond to a gas leak. Residents of three nearby apartment buildings have been evacuated.
“Birds of a Feather,” created by mural artist Laura Johnson with two youth artists and 13 other young people, is the third work in Maple Ridge’s Mural Collective Program.
Nine fighters from the Maple Ridge Amateur Boxing Club competed in Chilliwack; four won championships, two finished as runners-up and two reached the semifinals.
The free contest at Whonnock Lake welcomes pumpkins of every size, along with zucchinis and gourds. Entries must be grown by the person entering them, who must live in the eligible area.
Pitt Meadows voters can cast advance ballots at City Hall from Oct. 6 to 9, with varying hours on Oct. 6 and evening voting through Oct. 9. Election Day is Saturday, Oct. 17; mail ballots must be returned by the deadline.
The public school teacher and union advocate is seeking elected office for the first time, arguing the Greens are the choice for progressive voters and outlining priorities that include affordability, care and energy policy.
The BC/Yukon Command suspended Branch 88’s powers and bylaws and replaced its executive with three trustees, who will oversee operations until the branch can hold a new executive election.
Residents can vote before General Voting Day on Oct. 17. The cities have published advance-voting hours and locations, mail-ballot rules, candidate lists and details of Maple Ridge’s three assent vote questions.
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