Rustad pledges $10B in infrastructure while scrapping density …
WEB4 hours ago · Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad promised municipalities $10 billion over the next decade for infrastructure upgrades as part of a new approach toward housing that would eliminate what many consider …
UPDATE: Early morning blaze destroys Red Bridge in Kamloops, …
WEB1 day ago · UPDATE 8:50 a.m. Kamloops fire crews are continuing to battle the Red Bridge fire and deal with debris. “We are treating the incident as suspicious and note that this is the second fire to occur at the bridge in as many days,” said Kamloops RCMP officer in charge Supt. Jeff Pelley.
Writ drops tomorrow, but B.C. parties already campaigning hard
WEB7 hours ago · The decriminalization of possession of small quantities of hard drugs and open drug use in public areas is expected to be a major issue in the Oct. 19 election, which officially starts Saturday. Rustad, who has been highly critical of safe supply and decriminalization initiatives, says he supports involuntary care, including for children.
Kelowna Fire Department knocks down Rail Trail bush blaze
WEB1 day ago · 1 / 2 A bush fire at Leckie and Dilworth in Kelowna on Sept. 19, 2024. Jordy Cunningham/Capital News. Update 11:30 a.m. Crews remain on the scene of two small bushfires near Leckie Road and Dilworth Drive. Kelowna Fire Department Platoon Captain Micah Volk said it looked like people were staying in the bush near where the fire started.
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows pull out all the stops for BC Culture Days
WEB4 days ago · The list of BC Culture Days events in Pitt Meadows includes: • Suitcase Travellers: An Immigration Story, Pitt Meadows Museum (Sept. 22, 1 to 4 p.m. and Oct. 6, 1 to 4 p.m.) • Art Night: Watercolours, Pitt Meadows Public Library (Sept. 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) • Minifigure Painting, Pitt Meadows Public Library (Oct. 1, 6 to 7 p.m.)
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WEBMaple Ridge, Pitt Meadows pull out all the stops for BC Culture Days. The free events take place between Sept. 20 and Oct. 13. Sep 16, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >.
VIDEO: 50 people forced from homes by Maple Ridge apartment fire
WEBAug 28, 2024 · A late-night fire in downtown Maple Ridge forced dozens of people from their homes and sent multiple people to hospital. On Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, at approximately 7 p.m., Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue responded to a burning apartment building at 22256 119 Ave., said fire chief (interim) Dave Samson. …
VIDEO: Fatal shooting shuts down Maple Ridge’s downtown
WEBJun 1, 2024 · VIDEO: Fatal shooting shuts down Maple Ridge’s downtown. 1 / 3 Police have a section of Lougheed Highway closed between 222 Street and Haney Bypass due to a possible shooting on Friday afternoon, May 31. (Colleen Flanagan/The News) WARNING: Story contains disturbing content. Wails and sobs came from a woman at the corner of 223rd Street and ...
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WEBB.C. woman awarded nearly $1 million after breaking ankle outside 7-Eleven. Crystal Tommy suffered severe ankle injuries nearly 6 years ago when she tripped on a pothole in a parking lot. about 2 hours ago Read more >.
Maple Ridge city council approves 6.5-per-cent tax increase
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Maple Ridge city council approved a 2024 city budget with a 6.5-per-cent property tax increase at a Feb. 13 meeting. Fire and police services were the major drivers of the increase, and the budget will see the hiring of 16 new firefighters at an annual cost of $2.74 million, and 12 new RCMP officers for $1.85 million per year.
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