'Piano on the Street' is back in Downtown Maple Ridge

We celebrated the unveiling of the largest community music project 2018 Pianos on the Street - Maple Ridge Launching Ceremony on July 28th in Memoria...

'Piano on the Street' is in Hibernation

The piano has now been moved to its “Hibernation Location” in the Maple Ridge Library; upstairs, north-side of the building. Next June/July 2019...

Canada Day Poetry Contest

Enter a poem to celebrate Canada Day.Our theme this year is Canada, Past & Present, to match the MR Museum’s focus on the 2018 Heritage Canada the...

May 31 Update: Fraser River Freshet

On Thursday, May 31, 2018 the level of the Fraser River dropped below 5.5 metres at the Mission gauge for the first time since mid-May. The BC River...

Winners Announced, Plaques Awarded, in Downtown Maple Ridge Business Awards

On Monday May 7th, at the Downtown Maple Ridge BIA's AGM, DMRBIA Executive Director Ineke Boekhorst announced the 32 winning businesses, and a represe...

Maple Ridge Response to Fraser River Freshet

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Stream Flow Advisory for the Fraser River. As a precaution, the City of Maple Ridge has activated the E...

Downtown Maple Ridge Business Awards Nominations

The community came out in droves to vote for their favourite Downtown Maple Ridge businesses, and the results are in! When the poll closed on Wednesda...

Celebrate 2018 Youth Week May 1-7

The Youth Talent Show on May 7 at the ACT is always amazing!!!

Façade Improvement Program 2018

Are you interested to do some improvements to the facade of your (downtown Maple Ridge) commercial property?If you are, you may be eligible for a “Fac...

Spring Treasure Hunt Winners

The 10th annual Spring Treasure Hunt ran from March 9th - March 25th, giving local families a fun, free activity to do over Spring Break. This year's...

Ridge Meadows Recycling – Spring Update

Ridge Meadows Recycling has lots of exciting things “Springing” into action! Starting April 1, the Recycling Depot will switch to Summer Hours.Upcomin...

Customer Appreciation Announced as Pool Retrofit Begins

In 1981 the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre opened its doors with what was, at the time, a state of the art aquatics and multipurpose facility that provide...

Earth Day Poetry & Photo Contests

Capture the Spirit of “DIY” through Earth Day Poetry & Photo Contests and Lead-Up Events Throughout March & April!The Earth Day Poetry &a...

Candy Cane Walk video

yourmapleridgePublished on Feb 20, 2018A group of South Haney neighbours came together to plan a Candy Cane Walk for CP Holiday Train participants who...

Win Your Wish 2017 Winners Announced

Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association conducted the Win Your Wish – Shop Local Christmas Promotion - draw this morning, January 3rd, 2...

Canada Summer Jobs Program!

It’s every employers favorite time of year – it’s time to hire your summer student through the Government of Canada’s, Canada Summer Jobs Program! He...

Maple Ridge to Name Street in Honour of Home Town Hero Jim Robson

On Tuesday, December 5 Maple Ridge Council will begin the formal process to rename the section of 105 Avenue from Lougheed Highway to the traffic circ...

Scarecrows-A-Plenty A Smashing Success

The 2017 Scarecrows-A-Plenty fall promotion was a tremendous success and fun! More than 40 businesses Downtown Maple Ridge collected approximately 12...

City of Maple Ridge News Release:

City Moves Forward With Injunction Against St. Anne Encampment.Maple Ridge Council unanimously decided to resume injunction proceedings to clear the S...

Maple Ridge Launches New Open Government Portal

On Tuesday, October 17 the City of Maple Ridge launched a new Open Government Portal. The portal is available directly at www.mapleridge.ca/1813/Open-...

Scarecrows-A-Plenty is calling all Merchants!

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate again this year.From October 1st - Nov 1st, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is re...

Council Moves Leisure Centre Upgrade Project Forward

Maple Ridge, BC: On Tuesday, July 25, Council approved the recommendations for staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the construction of th...

Upcoming Summer Markets

Downtown Maple Ridge Community Garage Sale

On Saturday, August 19th, 2017, the Downtown Maple Ridge BIA will be hosting the return of the Downtown Maple Ridge Community Garage Sale!

Busking Program

Looking for a lunchtime activity? Well look no further! The DMRBIA's Busking Program is hosting various buskers, starting on Monday, July 2nd, 2018!Bu...

DMRBIA Coupons

Please click here to find valuable coupons for different Downtown Maple Ridge businesses. Print the coupon of your choice and experience Dow...

Winners Announced, Plaques Awarded, in Downtown Maple Ridge Business Awards

On Monday May 8th, at the Downtown Maple Ridge BIA's Annual General Meeting, the wait was finally over to hear the first place winner in each category...

DMRBIA bags an award for "Downtown Leadership & Management" by BIABC

The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) is the recipient of Best in the West awards, after being a part of the BIABC Confer...

Scavenger Hunt at Earth Day Celebration!

On April 22nd, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association will be at Earth Day celebration in Maple Ridge. The Downtown Maple Ridge BIA...

Façade Improvement Program 2017

Are you interested to do some improvements to the facade of your (downtown Maple Ridge) commercial property?If you are, you may be eligible for a “Fac...

Spring Treasure Hunt

The popular Spring Treasure Hunt is returning to Downtown Maple Ridge for its 9th year from March 10th - April 2nd! This free, family event is a grea...

Festival of Light Poetry Contest

The Maple Ridge Festival of Light Society invites poets of all ages and capabilities to participate in the Lantern Festival poetry contest.

Maple Ridge Receives Two NAIOP Awards for Municipal Excellence for Second Year

On Thursday, November 24, 2016 the Metro Vancouver Chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) presented Maple Ridge Mayor N...

Win Your Wish 2016

Shop at any of the downtown Maple Ridge BIA businesses and you could win one of FIVE fabulous prizes up for grabs!The contest runs from Nov 25 (...

Scarecrows-A-Plenty A Smashing Success

The 2016 Scarecrows-A-Plenty fall promotion was a tremendous success and fun! 40 Local business in Downtown Maple Ridge collected approximately 807pou...

Maple Ridge Celebrates the Night on October 30 with Family Fun and Fireworks Finale

A bold new move is about to be launched with “Celebrate the Night” on October 30, 2016 from 4:30 to 8:00 pm, the traditional fireworks that were held...

Be Prepared for Storm Season

Environment Canada has posted a special weather statement for a series of powerful storms bringing heavy rain and strong winds approaching the South C...

Rig Dig Program

Alouette Addictions runs a street clean up program called Rig Dig. The program, funded by Fraser Health, allows us to hire individuals to work 6-8 hou...

Vote for your favourite Scarecrow to support The Food Bank!

It was a tremendous success last year! Local business in Downtown Maple Ridge collected approximately 1,350 pounds of non-perishable food and $106.24...

Vote for your favourite Scarecrow to support The Food Bank!

It was a tremendous success last year! Local business in Downtown Maple Ridge collected approximately 1,350 pounds of non-perishable food and $106.24...

DMRBIA Coupons

Please click here to find valuable coupons for different Downtown Maple Ridge businesses. Print the coupon of your choice and experience Dow...

Pianos on the Street

The piano has now been moved to its “Hibernation Location” in the Maple Ridge Library; upstairs, north-side of the building.Next June/July 2017 it wi...

Maple Ridge designated as Age-Friendly BC Community

In January, 2015 the City of Maple Ridge established an Age-friendly community committee to begin the work necessary to achieve recognition as an “Age...

Council moves forward on Interim Housing Solutions

On Monday, June 20, Council dealt with the three step process that was presented to Council on May 30, 2016 by BC Housing to provide shelter and hous...

Council Seeks Input From Downtown Businesses On Shelter

At the June 6, 2016 Council Workshop meeting a resolution was passed to invite the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and the adjac...

Seeking Vendors for Canada Day

Canada Day celebrations in Maple Ridge draw thousands of families annually!For only $20-$25, be part of the fun with Downtown Maple Ridge BIA's Canada...

DMRBIA Coupons

Please click here to find valuable coupons for different Downtown Maple Ridge businesses. Print the coupon of your choice and experience Dow...

Best in the West 2016 Awards

From April 10th-13th, Downtown Maple Ridge BIA representatives travelled to Downtown Vancouver for the annual BIABC Conference, to gather with other B...

Spring Treasure Hunt Winners

It was a huge success.And the winners of a huge Easter basket are: Keara, 9 years oldLauren, 9 years oldRhea, 10 years oldRachel, 12 years oldAmy, 3 y...

Spring Treasure Hunt Returns to Downtown Maple Ridge

The Spring Treasure Hunt is returning to Downtown Maple Ridge for its 8th year from March 9th - 23rd! Since 2001, families have 'hunted' for hidden eg...

Lantern Festival Poetry Contest Winners Announced

The Maple Ridge Festival of Light Society is happy to announce the winners of the Poetry Contest. 50 poems were entered, all around the theme of "ligh...

Festival of Light Poetry Contest is now closed

We had 50 entries for our contest.Thank you to all the poets for participating.

Prizes Awarded to Decorated Windows

The 8th Annual Christmas Window Decorating Contest was a real success! Over 100 businesses in Downtown Maple Ridge decorated their windows for the hol...

Festival of Light Poetry Contest

The Maple Ridge Festival of Light Society invites poets of all ages and capabilities to participate in the Lantern Festival poetry contest.

Scarecrows-A-Plenty A Smashing Success

The 2015 Scarecrows-A-Plenty fall promotion was a tremendous success! Local business in Downtown Maple Ridge collected approximately 1,350 pounds of...

Win Your Wish

Shop at any of the downtown Maple Ridge BIA businesses and you could win one of FOUR fabulous prizes up for grabs! Contest rules - Ente...

Community Resource Fair

A health and wellness extravaganza! October 17th 11 AM – 3 PM Haney Place Mall 50+ health and wellness exhibits • Great activities and entertainers •...

Temporary Shelter Begins Operation

On October 1, 2015 the temporary shelter located at 22239 Lougheed Highway opened. The shelter is being operated by RainCity Housing, an organization...

Vintage Market & Community Garage Sale

August 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Memorial Peace Park (South).Have you ever heard the saying ‘One man’s trash is another man’s treasure’? Do y...

Like & Share Survey

The easiest way to support your neighbouring business owners is to LIKE & SHARE their posts on social media. Creating a community on soc...

Canada Day Window Decorating Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Canada Day Window Decorating Contest! We are happy to award a $25 Downtown Maple Ridge gift card to each of the...

Maple Ridge puts the ‘Maple Leaf’ in the 2015 Canada Day Celebration!

The Canadian Flag is 50 years old and Maple Ridge will celebrate this special milestone as part of the community celebration being held on Wednesday,...

Celebrate Seniors Week, May 31- June 6, 2015

Seniors Week is celebrated the first week of June in British Columbia. The communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are hosting a v...

Summer Event Coordinator 2018 - Downtown Maple Ridge BIA

JOB DESCRIPTION:Under the direct supervision of the Membership & Events Coordinator (M&EC) and the Executive Director (ED), the Summer Event C...

Show Your Colours for Canada Day Window Contest

In partnership with the Canada Day Festival Committee, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association  encourages all downtown b...

Spring Treasure Hunt Winners

It was a huge success.And the winners of a huge Easter basket are:

Police and Partners Target Distracted Driving

March is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and Ridge Meadows RCMP will be joining their Road Safety partners in assisting in a province wide traffic...

'Turn Down the Heat' Results

 Thank You  For Participating in “Turn Down the Heat”Save Energy and help local people at the same time! More than 650 warm articles of clo...

Downtown Maple Ridge Spring Treasure Hunt

March 9 - March 30 Calling all Treasure Hunters: FREE Downtown Maple Ridge EventMake sure to participate, this is a super fun event! Pick up a passpor...

Maple Ridge Reacts to Loss of Target Canada

“Today’s announcement of the closing of Target Canada was a shock,” said Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read. “Our first concern as a Council is the employe...

Christmas Window Decorating Results

We have selected our winners for the 2014 Window Decorating Contest

Shop The Neighbourhood

Shop The Neighbourhood event was a great success in Maple Ridge!Hope you had a chance to participate....... About 50 downtown Maple Ridge retail stor...

Shop The Neighbourhood

Join The Event, Connect With New Customers & Your Community. Save the date! November 29, 2014 is Shop The Neighbourhood. We are proud to ann...

Mayorality Candidates Questions

All Mayorality Candidates Meeting Nov. 4, 2014 Following are questions that were posted by Maple Ridge Businesses and event attendees, some were given...

Celebrate Small Business Week

You are invited to a series of small business workshops that are being hosted by businessSTART, the Chamber of Commerce serving Maple Ridge and Pitt M...

Champion Employer Celebration

Join us on Oct. 21 in celebrating Rotarians and other business leaders who have recognized the value of hiring a person with a disability.

Zombie Walk

Annual Downtown Maple Ridge Zombie Walk Friday Oct. 24th, starting at 4 pm from Valley Fair Mall. The Zombie Walk was designed as a creative food driv...

Facebook Contest

Online ContestSept. 4-15, 2014 Laura Crowston is the winner of our face book contest. Laura won a $50 BIA Certificate, which she can use at a bus...

Business Watch

“Crime Reduction knowledge and training is FREE” Hello Business Watch participants. We would like to share some details of the independent review that...

DMRBIA Summer Market

The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is holding their last Summer Market on Sep 27th from 9am until 2pm in Memorial Peace Park on...

Downtown Litter Pick-up

Community Builders, in cooperation with ARMS, Adopt a Street program, will be re-starting a “Friday Morning Downtown Litter Pick-up” for Staff and fri...

businessSTART

START HERE and GO FAR! Starting a new Business comes with its rewards and challenges.Attend one or more of the FREE seminars, designed to help answer...

Spring Treasure Hunt

Downtown Maple RidgeSpring Treasure Hunt This FREE family event runs from March 17 to April 7 See the Poster Print your own passport

Spring Treasure Hunt

Entry is now closed!Check here Thursday April 10, after 6pm for list of 2014 Easter Basket winners. And the 8 winners of a huge Easter basket are:

'Turn Down the Heat' Week

Downtown Maple Ridge is Turning Down the Heat February 1st to 8th, several downtown Maple Ridge businesses will be participating in “Turn Down the Hea...

'Turn Down the Heat' Results

 Thank You  For Participating in “Turn Down the Heat”!

Christmas Window Decorating contest!

Congratulations to our Christmas Window Contest winners! For best painted window:  - Monkey Business Kids Boutique  - Mr. Pet's For best pr...

5X5 2013 Concerto

Having fun at the Business to Business Christmas networking Social, hosted by Concertos Lounge & Bistro

Win Your Wish

Downtown Maple Ridge 'Win Your Wish!' Christmas Shopping ContestNovember 29 (Black Friday) – December 31, 2013Inaugural “Win Your Wish!” Christmas Sho...

Recycling Regulation Focus Group

We are inviting all BIA members to participate in the Recycling Regulation Focus Group.Any Small Business owners will benefit from this session.

Zombie Walk

First Zombie Walk in Downtown Maple Ridge! Welcome to the inaugural ‘Zombie Walk’ event!On Friday October 25, starting at 4 p.m., we are presenting a...

Grand Opening of Chances Maple Ridge set for Oct. 23

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is pleased to announce that the Grand Opening of Chances Maple Ridge is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. The...

Downtown Maple Ridge BIA Consumer Survey

We are conducting a consumer survey for downtown Maple Ridge.Please feel free to complete the survey, your opinion and comments are very importan...

Business Watch

The Business Watch program in Maple Ridge has been up and running for one year. The RCMP and BIA have spoken to approx. 150 businesses...

Port Haney Neighbourhood Celebration

Sunday, September 8 Join us from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Port Haney Wharf. Activities will include: Vendors Idea Wall Live Music Historical Walking...

Photo Treasure Hunt

The 1st Annual Downtown Maple Ridge Photo Treasure HuntAugust 17 to 24th. The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association presents a brand n...

Seniors Bazaar & Fashion Show

Come to our Seniors Summer Bazaar & Fashion Show on Wednesday, June 5, between 1:00 and 4:30Fashion Show at 3pmSee poster for more informatio...

We Love Our Customers

May 24th and 25th Join businesses all over Downtown Maple Ridgewho want to thank you for YOUR loyalty with a Event!Two days of specials, treats,...

Resource Directory

This directory is distributed to every downtown Maple Ridge BIA business and service provider. Purpose: A Resource Directory for day to day use, provi...

DMRBIA grant to Haney Farmers Market

DMRBIA grant presented to Haney Farmers Market, at HFM AGM on Feb 25, 2013 In the picture Bernice Gehring (president of Haney Farmers Market) receives...

Introducing the new MR Gaming Centre

The ACT - Monday Feb. 25, 2013 11:30 am - 1:30 pmHear from Great Canadian Gaming Vice-President Howard Blank & BCLC Vice-President Jim Lightbody w...

Tips on transitioning from HST to GST/PST

                  Feb. 7th, 5:30pm - 7:30pmDon’t miss out on this...

Façade Improvement Program 2014

Are you interested to do some improvements to the facade of your (downtown Maple Ridge) commercial property?If you are, you may be eligible for a “Fa...

Designated Driver

This holiday season we’re asking everyone to share the responsibility of being the designated driver. Is it your turn to get your friends and family h...

Auto Crime Pevention Tips

Ridge Meadows RCMP want to remind citizens that thefts from vehicles are still occurring in our communities. Thieves count on vehicle owners to leave...

Wrap It Up Downtown Maple Ridge

3rd AnnualWRAP IT UP DOWNTOWN MAPLE RIDGE! A Night of Festive Shopping to Support Local KidsThursday  November 15th     ...

Amazing Adventure Winners

August is over and the Amazing Adventure is done for this year! Thanks to everyone who participated! We hope that all the teams had a great time, and...

OpportunitiesBC

Looking for Investment in your Business or a Business Succession Opportunity? Want International Exposure?

Discover Maple Ridge Weekends

Come celebrate your summer weekends in downtown Maple Ridge!Enjoy the many festivals, events and more than 700 friendly businesses, ready to welcome...

Downtown Maple Ridge Art Crawl

Downtown Maple Ridge businesses will be hosting art from local artists from July 16 – 28. Visit businesses to see beautiful art all created by Ma...

DMRBIA Summer Market

The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is holding an outdoor Summer Market on the last Saturday of the summer months in Memorial Pe...

Girls' Night Out - Dec. 6

  make the 1st Thursday of every month         Download brochure (pdf) GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT   ...

Dragons' Den

This is an excited opportunity for Maple Ridge businesses to tap into the expertise and financial resources of CBC TV Dragons' Den. Please pass t...

Community Volunteer Event

in regards to the Cliff Ave. / Back 40, MAY 2, 1pm.  The Back 40 is a spot of private land across from Catalina Pools , on Cliff Avenue, where pe...

Façade Improvement Program 2012

The FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, a collaboration between the Downtown Maple Business Improvement Association and the District of Maple Ridge, provides...

Downtown MR Development Incentive

Take Advantage of our Exceptional Investment Incentive:Maple Ridge. Right Time. Right Place. Maple Ridge is poised for unprecedented growth. We've got...

Working World

Diversity and Employment in Metro Vancouver CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Due 4:30 January 6, 2012Open call for Working World: Diversity and Employment i...

Albion Area

ALC Issues Response on Albion Area Draft Concept Plan Maple Ridge, BC: The Agricultural land Commission (ALC) has responded to Mayor and Council with...

Ridge Meadows Hospice Society

Mission Statement:  To provide compassion, support and care to patients and loved ones in dealing with end of life experience, grief and mourning...

Decorate for the Season!

Get your windows in the spirit.....The winners of the Christmas Display contest have been picked and here are this year’s winners: We had three diffe...

Wrap it Up Downtown Maple Ridge

Second Annual Wrap it Up Downtown Maple Ridge! LAST MINUTE REMINDER: Charitable night of shopping on Thursday Nov. 17, 5pm - 9pm.Have you purchased a...

Community Information and Safety Fair

Saturday Oct. 15, Haney Place Mall11 am – 3 pm Visit over 40 agencies, community groups and businesses providing resource and safety information,...

Graffiti

Graffiti on your walls? PLEASE report all vandalism incidents, including graffiti, to the RCMP.Include date, location and attach a picture: “If you di...

Passion for Retail 2011 Conference

With challenges facing the retail community, this year's Passion for Retail Conference (Monday, October 3rd, 2011) will present attendees with practic...

Downtown Maple Ridge Summer Market

Enjoy our last BIA summer market for this season, “happening” on September 24th, 9am – 2pm, on 224th Street / Spirit Square (in front of Memorial Pea...

Memorial Peace Park construction

Design Plan for Memorial Peace Park construction, in progress now.Construction will be completed approx. mid October.

Fraser River Levels

Fraser River water level update

Street Paving

Early Morning Street Paving July 14 and 15 More Information

Ka-Vroom MRSS Soapbox Car Event

Maple Ridge Ka-Vroom 2011 is on June 18th 2011 on North Avenue, behind Fuller Watson.  The fun starts at 10:00am.   This year's Soapbox Even...

Social Media Summit - June 30

Note change of event date! Interested in Social Media, but don’t really know enough about it?This is perfect for you! Presented by the Chamber of Comm...

Win a IPOD2

If you haven't already done so, you may want to sign up for the Invest Maple Ridge e-newsletter. If you do so by Friday this week you're automatically...

Bike to Work Week

BIKE TO WORK WEEK MAY 30 - JUNE 5 Have the high prices at the pump made you grunt and groan recently? You may want to consider riding your bike for yo...

R.E.I.N comes to Maple Ridge

See our latest News Release on the Real Estate Investment Network Arrival in Maple Ridge on Friday.News Release District of Maple Ridge

Export and International Business Seminar

Invest North Fraser – an economic initiative of Maple Ridge, Mission & Pitt Meadows invites you to attend the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Inn...

Festival of Light 2011

The Festival of Light and Lantern Festival was co-sponsored by the DMRBIA. An annual, wonderful, free family Festival, which took place Friday Februar...

Christmas Market Raffle

The winner of the gift basket at the Christmas Market was Marie M. A draw for a beautiful basket was held during the Dec. 4th BIA Christmas Market. On...

Bike to Work

How do BIKES benefit BUSINESS? Click for the flyer Click for Workshop info

Painted Pumpkin Pageant

October 27 at The ACTOn display Oct. 28 - 31 Click for more informationAnd here are the winners

Treasure Hunt: August 3 to 28

 THE RESULTS  

New Shopping Bags from Old Spirit Banners

Downtown Maple Ridge old “Spirit” street banners get a second life as reusable shopping bags!

Show Your Colours for Canada Day Winners

In partnership with the Canada Day Festival Committee, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association  encouraged all downtown bu...

Downtown Enhancement Project

The Downtown Enhancement Project is changing the look of Downtown Maple Ridge's streets. Don't forget that the downtown area is still open for busines...