Patients in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and neighbouring communities are benefiting from increased access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams and shorter wait times with the opening of the first-ever MRI suite for Ridge Meadows Hospital. The MRI suite began …
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Public input invited on Highway 7 safety improvements
Safety improvements are being planned for Highway 7 between 266th Street and 287th Street east of Maple Ridge, and people are invited to comment on the proposed project until Feb. 19, 2021. Traffic congestion on Highway 7 between 266th Street …
Making roads safer on the Lower Mainland
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is rehabilitating and improving highways and bridges throughout the Lower Mainland. The B.C. government will continue to invest in transportation infrastructure for the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods. In the …
Concept revealed for Lougheed Highway/Harris Road improvements
Initial planning work has been completed leading to a concept for improvements to the Lougheed Highway/Harris Road intersection, which will benefit people in Pitt Meadows. “I am pleased our government is taking steps to address the challenges at Harris Road …
Thousands more students benefit from new, accessible school playgrounds
More than 10,000 students will soon have access to new, safe and accessible playgrounds this school year, for a total of 35,000 students over three years, as the Province invests another $5 million to support the health and well-being of …
More mental health supports to help vulnerable people, communities
People living with severe mental health challenges in British Columbia will have increased access to 24/7 community-based supports and services through six new Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams throughout province. “For many people, COVID-19 has made existing mental health struggles …
New urgent and primary care centre opens in Maple Ridge
More people in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and surrounding communities will have increased access to better, improved health care with the opening of the Ridge Meadows Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in its permanent location at Haney Place Mall in September.
Thank You to Child Care Providers
Last week, I had the chance express my gratitude to all of the child care operators in our community for the miraculous work they have done to keep our children safe, especially in these incredibly demanding circumstances. I want to …
Remembering Assistant Chief Doug Armour
Last weekend sadly, our community suffered a tremendous loss. Yesterday, I took a moment in the Legislature to commemorate the life of Maple Ridge Firefighters, IAFF 4449 Assistant Chief Doug Armour. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to …
MLA D’Eith welcomes increased utilization of sustainable Mission Municipal Forest
MISSION – New Democrat MLA Bob D’Eith says that an increase in the allowable annual cut for the Mission Municipal Forest is a sign that sustainable management practices are paying off and will create more jobs in the community. “The …