This weekend will be the last chance to support local community groups by purchasing tickets for the upcoming Rotary Duck Race. The race, put on by the Meadow Ridge Rotary Club, takes place on Sunday, Aug. 10, and will see hundreds of yellow rubber ducks let loose along the Alouette River in Maple Ridge Park. […]
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It’s been two months since Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected as the newest leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. with the ultimate goal of one day becoming premier. Before becoming premier Findlay has her sights set on a more immediate goal: a seat in the legislature. “Being a trial lawyer by background, I would love
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The Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) have plenty of fans among elders and members of the Okanagan Indian Band. Chief Dan Wilson tells the story of visiting his grandmother Sophie Wilson’s home when a Canucks game was on TV, and he’d get shushed by grandma if he had the audacity to chat
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There’s a busy long weekend ahead, and the City of Maple Ridge has some tips for residents visiting natural places to ensure it’s a memorable one. Maple Ridge parks are some of the most loved spaces in the community. They are places to swim, hike, gather, play, picnic, connect with nature and spend time with
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The union representing WestJet’s cabin crew staff issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, just ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend. Negotiations continued July 31, however, if an agreement is not reached job action could start as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, impacting travel plans on the holiday Monday. The cabin crew staff
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