May 2026

The Union of B.C. Municipalities and several business organizations say they are refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements related to changes to B.C.’s Heritage Conservation Act, saying the province is continuing to move forward on the legislation despite concerns. But Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says he’s willing to push it back past the fall session to […]

The City of Maple Ridge’s community building Rock the Block parties are back, starting today (Friday, May 8). The city invites neighbours to connect at the free family friendly block parties that feature live music, food trucks, games, and activities close to home. The series kicks off today at Pazarena Park (11270 Pazarena Pl.), continues

Resign or be fired. Those were the two options given to a Kelowna Mountie after it was determined that his multiple incidents of impaired driving compromised the RCMP. The written decision was dated Dec. 11, 2025 by Sara Novell of the RCMP’s Conduct Board. On May 20, 2023, around 10:50 p.m., Sgt. Quinton Mackie, who

The B.C. Nurses’ Union is optimistic of a high voter turnout, but also a ‘yes’ vote as members began a nearly four-day strike vote Friday (May 8). The turnout was so high in the first hours of voting Friday morning that there was a “significant slowdown” on the voting site that persisted for well over

A pedestrian was struck by a sedan in downtown Maple Ridge on Friday afternoon, May 8, and was taken to hospital by ambulance. The incident happened on Lougheed Highway, at the junction with 227th Street, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Police said the extent of the injuries is not yet known, and they are just starting