Dear Editor, [Re: Trees a waste of tax dollars, Feb. 6, The News] So garbage pickup again raises its messy head. The city does not take the responsibility for looking after residents’ garbage now, and it never has. Recycling was started in Maple Ridge in 1972 by a local group of environmentalists, and has grown […]
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Harman Bhangu is the latest to throw his hat into the ring and announce he’s seeking the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives. Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford, had already said he was strongly considering a leadership bid, in the wake of the resignation of former leader John Rustad. Rustad was forced out in a caucus revolt.
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With the release of the latest B.C. budget, the City of Maple Ridge will push for more infrastructure investment. Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy said core services and infrastructure must keep pace with growth, as communities work to meet provincially mandated housing targets. “Our residents have been frustrated with the shortage of classrooms, hospital capacity,
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It is with deep sadness and love we say goodbye to Michael Terrence Furlong, born March 17th 1927, and passed away, surrounded by family, on May 11th, 2025, just after his 98th birthday. Michael was a true self-made man. He left school long before finishing high school to go to work and support his family
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Canadians can breath a sigh of relief. Mitch Marner scored at 1:22 into overtime, giving Canada a thrilling 4-3 win over Czechia in men’s hockey quarter-final action Wednesday at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Macklin Celebrini, Nathan MacKinnon and Nick Suzuki also scored for Canada, while Celebrini and Connor McDavid had two assists.
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