Explainer: What we know so far about the CP Rail yard expansion project in Pitt Meadows By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Development ● November 11, 2021 The CP Rail project aims to reduce “bottleneck traffic” on Harris Rd and Kennedy Rd by building an underpass and overpass
Could RCMP Detachment lead to tax increase and loss of art gallery in Pitt Meadows? By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Development ● November 8, 2021 More than 250 residents have signed a petition to stop the RCMP detachment rezoning which will also affect parkland on Harris Road
Can art and intuition work together? A Maple Ridge artist thinks so By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Arts ● October 28, 2021 Intuitive art is a form of therapy that helps reduce stress and helps Tannis Ross navigate her emotions especially through the pandemic
Au-natural vegan soap maker shares her road to starting the business in Ridge-Meadows By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Business ● October 25, 2021 Making vegan soaps started as a pandemic hobby but soon became a business for Adrienne Yee
Women and their journey with breast cancer By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Health ● October 21, 2021 The story is about resilience in the face of calamity and an attempt to destigmatize breast cancer treatment
Seniors in Ridge Meadows find animal companions through ElderDog By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Maple Ridge ● October 18, 2021 They support seniors with a variety of services such as dog walking, a trip to the pet store or veterinary clinic and more
Dirty Vegan comes to Pitt Meadows and hopes to stay By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Food ● October 7, 2021 Vegan and comfort food are often considered contradictions but for Marieta Jamett, they are two sides of the same coin
National Truth and Reconciliation Day is not a holiday, says Katzie First Nation member By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Indigenous ● October 1, 2021 The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours those who survived the residential school system and those who were lost
Indigenous artist explores her heritage through River Bends and Totem Ends By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Arts ● September 16, 2021 Karen Goodfellow has used her art to explore her Indigenous ancestry by using various materials at her disposal
Climate change takes centre stage at PMAG art exhibition By Ayesha Ghaffar ● Arts ● August 30, 2021 The art exhibition aims to create awareness around climate change and sustainable living practices in Pitt Meadows