Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News is a local newspaper that caters to the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, situated 40 kilometers east of Vancouver. This newspaper is released twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays, and is distributed for free to nearly 30,000 households. It is published in a tabloid format and is owned by Black Press.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#163512

Canada

#5613

News and Media

#364

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

BC Ferries adding over 1,000 round trips for busy summer season

15 hours ago | mapleridgenews.com | Harry Corro

With the Victoria Day long weekend just around the corner, BC Ferries says they are “summer ready.” The company anticipates carrying over 9 million passengers and nearly 4 million vehicles over the summer season, building upon last year's record-breaking numbers between May 15 and Sept. 2, 2024. “We’re operating in a more complex environment – aging ships, increased demand, and busy terminals all put pressure on the system,” said Stephen Jones, vice-president of engineering.
Penticton BCHL franchise could 'take a hiatus' if no relocation secured

18 hours ago | mapleridgenews.com | Logan Lockhart

Penticton's BCHL franchise is looking for a new home. In March, it was announced the city's Junior A hockey club would be on the move to another market in the wake of the Penticton Vees joining the Western Hockey League (WHL) as an expansion franchise. The BCHL confirmed that's still the plan, as of May 14, even though it has yet to strike a deal on relocation.
Surrey may consider expanding council by 2 members

1 day ago | mapleridgenews.com | Tom Zytaruk

Surrey Councillor Doug Elford wants city council to expand from nine to 11 members. It currently has eight councillors and a mayor.
Comedian to tell jokes for 24 hours in marathon fundraiser for Filipino BC

1 day ago | mapleridgenews.com | Tom Zillich

A 24-hour comedy marathon in Vancouver will raise some money for Filipino BC in response to the recent tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party. Little Mountain Gallery presents the 2025 edition of Graham Clark’s 24-Hours of Stand-Up event, to start at 8 p.m. Friday, May 23.
Pattullo Bridge closed on long weekend ahead, new span due open this year

1 day ago | mapleridgenews.com | Tom Zillich

Pattullo Bridge will be closed to all traffic on the Victoria Day long weekend, other than pedestrians and cyclists. "Ongoing construction work" is the reason, TransLink says, as a new crossing is built to connect Surrey with New Westminster. The bridge closure will impact traffic from Friday, May 16 at 9 p.m. until Tuesday, May 20 at 5 a.m. Work on the replacement bridge involves drainage installation and new foundations for the approaches, according to the regional transportation authority.
White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival returning to seaside streets

2 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | Sobia Moman

A well-loved, free outdoor music festival is returning to White Rock next month. The White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, sponsored by the White Rock BIA, is returning to the seaside city's streets, featuring some old favourite performers as well as some newcomers. Kicking off Friday, June 13 and into the next day, all outdoor shows will be free for anyone to enjoy, while some paid indoor options will also be at Blue Frog Studios in the evenings.
VIDEO: New season begins for Vancouver Bandits

3 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | Dan Ferguson

Vancouver Bandits will begin their seventh Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season with a road trip to Saskatoon, to face the Saskatchewan Rattlers on Thursday, May 15. Bandits will be aiming to maintain the momentum from Saturday's 100-78 win over the Langley-based Sikh Warriors, an exhibition charity match at Langley Events Centre that saw newly-signed Bandit guard Tristan Jass finish his first professional match with a game-high 28 points.
Activity key to staving off Vancouver Islander's Parkinson's symptoms

3 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | Christine van Reeuwyk

Sweating in his North Saanich home, Andy Robinson spends roughly 3.5 hours a week zooming a bike around hillsides around the world. He takes the virtual rides alongside friends around the globe who have a couple of things in common: each lives with Parkinson’s and is looking to stave off progression of the complex brain condition with exercise.
QUIZ: Celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day

4 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | John Arendt

The second Sunday of May is designated as Mother’s Day, a time to honour and celebrate mothers. The day in its present form started in the early 1900s and continues today with cards, flowers, brunches and other gestures. How much do you know about Mother’s Day and mothers throughout history? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck.
Concert for peace this Saturday, May 10 in Maple Ridge

5 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | Neil Corbett

A Maple Ridge church is hosting a Concert for Peace this Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m. The event is a first for St. George Church (23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd.), and will involved the Maple Ridge Chorus, the also-local Silvertones seniors choir, the Sacred Web Singers of Vancouver, and St. George's Musicians. "The idea was to help people realize we all have a responsibility to support peace, if we all believe in peace," said organizer Christine Duamel.