October 2025

Local business rallies behind Maple Ridge father battling leukemia

A local restoration company is rallying behind one of its employees following a leukemia diagnosis, as they fundraise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada Light the Night campaign. Maple Ridge resident Todd Yuen, who works with First OnSite, initially felt sick in December, 2022. Yuen came down with what he thought was a […]

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Abbotsford receives $32K to help prevent domestic violence

The federal government is trying to crack down on family violence, with this latest effort coming in the form of a $750,000 contribution to various community programs throughout B.C. One of the agencies that received a chunk of this funding was Abbotsford’s Archway Community Services for its Abby Dads program. This support service aims to

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Intake opens in B.C. for fall government replanting support

Orchards, vineyards and farms will be able to apply for replanting support again, as the fall intake opens for the provincially funded Enhanced Replant Program. The application period for berry replanting is currently open, with the period for tree fruit replanting opening on Oct. 28 and wine grape replanting on Nov. 18. Applications for funding

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Police street team busts suspected drug trafficking operation in Maple Ridge

Ridge Meadows RCMP have busted a suspected drug trafficking operation near Maple Ridge’s downtown core. The RCMP’s Street Enforcement Unit (SEU), with the assistance of other partner units and agencies, recently executed a search warrant at a property in the 12300 block of 224 Street. Police say a number of individuals were arrested and removed

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Road to B.C.’s Bamfield reopens after 2 months of closures due to wildfire

Bamfield Main Road has reopened to public travel following extensive safety and repair work by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. However, additional daytime closures will be necessary in the coming weeks. Drivers should expect daytime closures starting the week of October 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These daytime closures will allow crews

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