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Maple Ridge RCMP say they are assisting the Canada Border Services Agency and other police departments after an explosion at Meadowtown Mall in Pitt Meadows.
Readers are invited to submit photos showing Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows from their own perspective for possible publication in a future edition.
Brad Tones says he would advocate for safe, supported schools, capital funding and transparent budget reporting if elected as a Maple Ridge school trustee.
The free family event moves to the ACT Arts Centre, with indoor activities, food trucks and an 8:15 p.m. fireworks finale.
Maple Ridge will offer four free earthquake-preparedness workshops in October and encourage residents to join the Great BC ShakeOut on Oct. 15.
Several City facilities will close Sept. 30, while select recreation and community centres will operate on modified hours.
Solace Wellness Collective will host a free open house Sept. 26, offering talks, children’s activities, yoga, tours and a food drive.
Council candidates at a Maple Ridge debate said they would respect voters’ decisions on a $393-million recreation borrowing referendum, while raising concerns about costs, taxes and project details.
Incumbent Dan Ruimy and challenger Jerry Kok debated a $393-million recreation plan, downtown safety and proposals to attract businesses at a Maple Ridge candidates’ forum.
BC NDP leader David Eby says proposed procurement rules would require provincial public agencies to choose Canadian suppliers when their bids are competitive with U.S. offers.
Chris Sandve says he would prioritize safe, inclusive schools, stronger literacy and numeracy foundations, and more classroom resources if elected.
Registration is open for Maple Ridge’s Nov. 25 Climate Ready Conference, a full-day event on preparing for climate-related emergencies.
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