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Metro Vancouver says wildfire smoke has raised PM2.5 levels in Maple Ridge and nearby areas. Residents are advised to reduce outdoor exertion and monitor conditions.
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Metro Vancouver says wildfire smoke has raised PM2.5 levels in Maple Ridge and nearby areas. Residents are advised to reduce outdoor exertion and monitor conditions.

Maple Ridge council has approved a floodplain bylaw, an environmental framework update and a plan to restore McKenney Creek as part of its climate-adaptation work.

Maple Ridge is asking residents and visitors to plan ahead for busy parks, lakes and trails over the BC Day long weekend, particularly at Whonnock Lake.

Several Maple Ridge municipal facilities will close or operate on modified schedules Aug. 3 for BC Day, while the leisure centre, youth centre and arts centre will open for limited hours.

Maple Ridge will begin river-maintenance work between 224 Street and Edge Street, with a daytime closure at the 224 Street bridge on Aug. 4 and 5.

Maple Ridge reported 1,272 net new homes over two years, reaching 99.1 per cent of its provincial target, while calling for senior-government infrastructure funding.

Maple Ridge Fire Rescue will host a free family evening at Fire Hall 4 on Aug. 12, with fire-safety activities, truck tours and water activities.

Telosky Field No. 1—Polygon Field will close for about six weeks while its synthetic-turf infill is replaced under warranty; Golden Ears Field is expected to reopen July 30.

A two-year-old child remains in hospital after falling into Whonnock Lake in Maple Ridge on Monday evening, police say.

Maple Ridge businesses can apply or be nominated by Aug. 31 for more than $10,000 in cash and service prizes in the city’s Innovation Challenge.

Maple Ridge and its RCMP detachment will use $1.1 million in federal funding over three years to continue the RISE youth-violence prevention initiative.

A 44-year-old man was arrested Thursday after a shooting near 216 Street and Lougheed Highway left a 32-year-old man in stable condition, RCMP say.
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