Neil Corbett

1 week ago | missioncityrecord.com | Neil Corbett

The candidates in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge met for the first debate of the federal election campaign on Thursday evening, April 10. There were some clashes between Conservative incumbent Marc Dalton and Liberal candidate Angie Rowell, whose parties are in a close race to form government. The NDP's Daniel Heydenrych warned against Canada falling into a two party system, while Rhinocerous Party candidate Peter Buddle added some levity – like solving the housing crisis with igloos.

2 weeks ago | mapleridgenews.com | Neil Corbett

A federal election candidate running in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding wants to see a border wall between Canada and the U.S. "Something about 1,000 feet high, like in Game of Thrones," suggests Rhinocerous Party Candidate Pete Buddle. Running for the party that parodies the political process, the Rhino candidate can propose any policy he wants.

2 weeks ago | abbynews.com | Neil Corbett

A couple walking in their Maple Ridge neighbourhood were sent to hospital after being attacked by three dogs that appeared to be pit bulls on Wednesday night, April 2. A third person, a neighbour who came help the help them, was also bitten on the leg, according to a neighbour on Manor Avenue. The couple was taken to the ground, and the woman received severe bites on her arms that required some 50 stitches to close. Her husband needed 16 stitches in the leg/hip area.

3 weeks ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Neil Corbett

A Maple Ridge woman has been found guilty of driving with undue care and attention in a fatal accident on Vancouver Island. The 35-year-old was handed a $1,500 fine at the Nanaimo Law Courts on March 31. The collision happened on Sept. 2, 2023 at Qualicum Beach. Deb Walton of Port Alberni was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her husband Carl when they were hit by a left-turning vehicle as they entered an intersection. The bike struck the front passenger side of the Maple Ridge woman's car.

3 weeks ago | thenorthernview.com | Neil Corbett

Maple Ridge Major Leaguer Tyler O'Neill is off to a scorching start in his first season with the Baltimore Orioles, including a record-extending opening day home run. He has now hit a long ball on six straight opening days, extending the streak against the Toronto Blue Jays, and making his MLB record harder to reach. He set a new mark last season – the previous record for consecutive opening day home runs was four, shared by Yogi Berra, Gary Carter and Todd Hundley.