July 2026

A dozen evacuation orders and four evacuation alerts are in place as the Brunswick Complex fires continue to burn in the Fraser Canyon. The three wildfires have grown to over 27,000 hectares combined – the Anderson Creek blaze is listed at 4,332.9 hectares, Brunswick Creek at 6,139 hectares, and Ainslie Creek at 17,298.5 hectares. “Until […]

Across British Columbia, more animals than ever are being abandoned or surrendered as families struggle with rising living costs. Veterinary care, food, housing, and other expenses have become increasingly difficult for many guardians to manage. At the same time, shelters and rescue organizations are operating at or beyond capacity, leaving them with impossible decisions about

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest turns 125 when gates open this weekend at the Albion Fairgrounds. The anniversary is reflected in this year’s theme, “Party Like it’s 1901 – 125 Years of Fair Fun”. Organizers are preparing the grounds for the more than 300 youth involved in 4-H clubs from across the province. Guests of

Maple Ridge veterinarian Dr. Bhupinder Johar is throwing his hat in the ring for a spot on city council in the upcoming municipal election. Johar made the announcement on Wednesday, July 22. He was born and raised in a farming family in the Punjab, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for agriculture, animals, and strong

With hot temperatures and poor air quality enveloping the Lower Mainland, the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society is reminding residents that there is air conditioning in both their facilities for those who need to cool off. Both centres are open as cooling centres, with the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre at 12150 224 St., open from