MAPLE RIDGE – Maple Ridge is one of 18 B.C. communities that are getting an on-the-ground Community Action Team (CAT) and dedicated funding as part of the Province’s escalated response to the overdose crisis. “Since July, our New Democrat government has …
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Apply now! Funding available to support BC Family Day activities
The Government of British Columbia is providing $250,000 in Family Day funding to support free community-based family events during the BC Family Day weekend. Municipal or regional district recreation departments and First Nations bands and councils are eligible to apply …
Information session on Maple Ridge supportive housing
BC Housing is hosting a drop-in public information session in Maple Ridge to inform residents on the plans for proposed supportive housing, affordable rental housing, and expanded mental-health and addictions support for people in Maple Ridge. The session will be …
Province takes action to address homelessness in Maple Ridge
People who are struggling with housing affordability and homelessness in Maple Ridge will soon have access to new supportive housing, affordable rental housing and expanded mental-health and addictions support to help them maintain stable housing. “We know that a new …
Premier will travel to Asia to strengthen relationships, create good jobs in B.C.
Premier John Horgan will be travelling to China, South Korea and Japan for 10 days in January to enhance relationships and expand economic ties with three of British Columbia’s largest trading partners. “Building a strong, sustainable economy means working with global partners …
Medical Services Plan premium cut starts Jan. 1, 2018
Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums will be cut by 50% on Jan. 1, 2018, marking an important step toward improving fairness for all British Columbians, Finance Minister Carole James said today. “MSP premiums are unfair and place a significant burden …
470 new licensed child-care spaces are on their way in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
MAPLE RIDGE – Local families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will soon be able to access 470 new licensed child-care spaces thanks to a $4.019 million investment through the Province’s Child Care Major Capital Funding Program, announced New Democrat …
Province fixes loophole threatening renters
The provincial government has introduced legislation to close a major loophole in fixed-term leases and improve the rights of renters throughout British Columbia, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Selina Robinson announced today. Robinson says the new legislation will mean landlords …
Children will soon be safer in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district
By the end of next year, every student in Maple Ridge will be going to a seismically safe school, Premier John Horgan announced today. “Finishing upgrades at Fairview Elementary and Westview Secondary will mean every single child in Maple Ridge …
Toll-Free B.C.: Premier Horgan eliminates bridge tolls
As of Sept. 1, it is free to cross the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges. “We’re making life more affordable for people who cross the Fraser every day,” said Premier John Horgan. “We’re putting money back into the pockets …