Seniors flu clinics delayed

The Fraser Health Authority announced Wednesday it is postponing its annual seniors flu clinics in order to free up resources for its H1N1 vaccination program. Dr. Roland Guasparini, Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer, said the delay is not expected to have an impact on the seasonal flu rate among seniors... more

Marauders bounce back with win

The Pitt Meadows Marauders Grade 8 football team bounced back from a 28-16 loss to the Hugh Boyd Trojans last week with a convincing 48-14 win over the Seaquam Seahawks on Tuesday. Soupy field conditions and fading daylight forced the teams... more

• Flames fall in rematch
• Sports shorts: Rustlers take Vernon tourney
• More exercise myths debunked

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Mother Earth heats Ridge home

Don’t throw out that old dish water or bath water. It could be money in your pocket sooner rather than later as the cost of water, treating it and transporting it, continues to climb. It’s a trend that Maple Ridge builder Kevin... more

• Business briefs: Eco Dev
• Business: Saunas, hot tubs OK for reno credit
• Small Business Week: Inter-Pacific Services keeps railways rolling

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Rumors, a comedic roller-coaster ride

If he had to pick a song to describe Neil Simon’s Rumors, Aaron Davis would choose one that’s written into the script. It’s classic ’80s, transports you to a cheesy Tex-Mex restaurant and inexplicably gets your feet tapping. “La Bamba – it... more  

• TV series stars Pitt author
• Group of 9 art show
• Learning to play the world

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Legion readies for Remembrance Day

Thousands of people stood to watch the hundreds of war veterans and parade participants march to the Cenotaph at Maple Ridge Memorial Park last year. The rain poured down as the lines of ex-service soldiers decked out in their uniforms trudged... more

• Down by the river
• Ghost Ridge earnings down from last year
• Get your Xmas goodies at craft fair

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All things apple, even mom’s recipe

Ever since I was a kid, I have always considered apples the perfect food. Take crab apples for instance – not only did they possess a delicate balance of sweet and tartness, but you could fit dozens at a time... more

• Reigning in the emotion of fear
• To garden in a green way, nature’s our teacher
• Seniors' calendar

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We need some Olympic fever, Nov. 11

Did you see the Olympic flame come in to Victoria? Omigod, I was in tears as Gregor Robertson walked away from the aircraft with the flame in a glass container. A regular lady with the lamp, he was come to... more

• News Views: Pan-dem-ic button
• News Views: What a waste
• Ingrid Rice

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