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Rob Blokzyl (far left) and Rick Laing

Maple Ridge Chrysler donates a truck

Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue are the recipients of a generous gift from Maple Ridge Chrysler - a three-quarter ton Dodge Ram truck to use in their rescue operations.


 
The Golden Ears Bridge

Tolls increase on bridge in July

Tolls on the Golden Ears Bridge will go up on July 15.


 
Many father-son pairs

Dad’s, kids set free 5,ooo baby salmon

One fish, two fish, three fish, four...


 
Police watchdogs

Watchdogs investigate Ridge Mountie who struck a youth

The Independent Investigation Office of B.C. has been deployed to Maple Ridge this weekend, after a youth was struck by an RCMP cruiser.


 
56th Avenue

Police move in on incident scene

Mounties had a small road south of 56th Avenue, across from Tall Timber Golf Course blocked off while they investigated an incident Saturday morning.


 
Maple Ridge Times Breaking News

Maple Ridge man arrested after weapons, drugs uncovered

A man has been arrested after police seized firearms, a hand grenade, a Taser, ammunition, body armour and a small amount of drugs.


 
Rachael Yamagata

Rachael Yamagata makes a passionate connection through her music

Rachael Yamagata with Sanders Bohlke, Electric Owl, June 17 at 7 p.m. $20 advance.


 
Jillian Jensen

X Factor’s Jillian Jensen hitting the road with Pop Explosion summer tour

Jillian Jensen wasn’t bullied because of her looks, the singer/songwriter was bullied because of who she was.


 
A late model Mazda

West Van bear wrecks car, avoids riot charges

It wasn’t a bait car, but a West Vancouver sedan is missing some trim and covered in bear paw scratches after a curious bruin tried get in sometime Wednesday night, The incident happened on the 500-block of Craigmohr Road.


 
A man and women were both reportedly shot

UPDATE: Police say double shooting targeted

COQUITLAM — Coquitlam Mounties have released more details about a double shooting in a quiet neighbourhood Thursday night.


 
Bears are being spotted

Bears breaking into cars

It’s not just Maple Ridge bears that are trying to break into cars.


 
Removing blackberries, disposing of garbage...

Kindness leads to headstone cleaning

Removing blackberries, disposing of garbage, weeding gardens, and scrubbing headstones were among the duties performed by congregates of the Burnett Fellowship during a recent Serve the City day.


 
Should the federal government be allowed to monitor your Internet use?

Inquiring reporter: Should the federal government be allowed to monitor your Internet use?

THE United States is monitoring its citizens, but so are we. The recently unveiled secret domestic surveillance program south of the border has triggered new debate about the precarious balance between security and liberty. Intelligence agencies are now capable of compiling more data than they can ever scrutinize, ranging from phone calls to emails to that thing you did in your car when you thought no one was paying attention. Is bidding farewell to privacy the price we pay for terrorism? Should we be more concerned about surveillance?


 

MP Weston backs prime minister

JOHN Weston stands behind Prime Minister Stephen Harper in light of the recent controversies hitting the Canadian Senate and the Prime Minister's Office.


 

Police revealing few details about drug and gun bust

Coquitlam Mounties are being tight-lipped about a major bust of drugs and guns in the Tri-Cities this week.


 

Village concept proposed for Sixth Street

The proposed Sixth Street Community Plan got thumbs up from residents and businesses, and on Monday night Burnaby council endorsed it.


 
Emerald Pig Theatrical Society

Tickets selling out for fundraising play

Thespians with Emerald Pig Theatrical Society don’t have time to bask in the glow of their victories at last month’s regional theatre competitions.


 
Tyler O’Neill, a Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge slugger O’Neill signs deal with Seattle Mariners

Tyler O’Neill is on his way in professional baseball.


 
Crude oil has leaked from Kinder Morgan...

Crude oil leaked from Kinder Morgan pipeline near Merritt

The National Energy Board says it's responding to a spill from Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain line near Merritt.