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B.C. Greens won’t renew deal to support governing NDP

The B.C. Green Party is not renewing the agreement for its two MLAs to provide support for the governing NDP’s one-seat legislative majority. The Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA) was agreed to after the 2024 election. It provides support on confidence motions from the two Green MLAs in exchange for the government moving ahead […]

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Maple Ridge environmental group runs Adopt-a-Butterfly fundraiser

Residents are invited to adopt a butterfly and help protect local waterways, in a fundraiser organized by the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS). This unique fundraiser invites local residents to adopt painted lady butterflies and witness one of nature’s most incredible transformations, from caterpillar to butterfly, right at home. Beyond the magic of watching the

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Maple Ridge Earth Day poetry and photo contests open for submissions

Earth Day 2026 photo and poetry contests have opened for submissions. This year the theme for Earth Day in Maple Ridge is “reConnect” – inspired by an inspirational quote from African American theologian and civil rights leader Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then

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