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-...

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...

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 2018...

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!

Artist in the Park Market

Come celebrate our local artists! The DMRBIA is hosting an Artist in the Park Market on Saturday, July 29th, from 10am-2pm!

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 in Downtown Maple Ridge Business Awards

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...

Summer Student / Summer Event Coordinator - Job Description

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

Spring Treasure Hunt Winners

The 9th annual Spring Treasure Hunt ran from March 10th - April 2nd, giving local families a fun, free activity to do over Spring Break. This year's H...

Downtown Maple Ridge Business Awards

The Downtown Maple Ridge BIA is thrilled to announce the 2nd annual Downtown Maple Ridge Business Awards, which celebrate all the outstanding stores a...

Leisure Centre Aquatics Area Upgrades

Renovation work to start late in August of 2017 with the grand reopening in September of 2018

Festival of Light

MAPLE RIDGE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT SOCIETY invites everyone to the 9th annual Festival of Light. Join us to celebrate the Arts, Culture and&...

Win Your Wish Winners Announced

Local businesses, Win Your Wish sponsors, alongside BIA Board Members and staff, gathered in Cloud 9 Beautique on January 5 morning to draw the 4 luck...

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 (...

Maple Ridge Christmas Card Design Contest

The City would like to celebrate the beauty of Maple Ridge and the joy of the holiday season with images from our young citizens. We are pleased to an...

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...

'Turn Down the Heat' Week

Turn Down the Heat at home and at work on October 23 - 29, 2016 and donate a sweater and warm articles to those in need!!During the challenge, partici...

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...

Council Makes Major Pitch for Maple Ridge Civic and Cultural Facility at UBCM

On Tuesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 29 Council will be meeting with members of the BC Cabinet to ask for financial support towards a majo...

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...

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...

Former RCMP Superintendent to Lead Downtown Maple Ridge Public Safety Program

On Monday, July 4, 2016 Maple Ridge Council adopted a number of recommendations to enhance public safety in the downtown based on the comments of bus...

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...

Downtown Maple Ridge BIA Bylaw

Maple Ridge Council gives notice that it is proposing to undertake a local area service on its own initiative to grant money (that funds the planning...

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...

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

On Monday April 25th, at the Downtown Maple Ridge BIA's Annual General Meeting, the wait was finally over to hear the first place winner in each cate...

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...

Prizes handed out for Downtown Maple Ridge Business Awards poll voters

Downtown Maple Ridge BIA is happy to hand out 3 gift packages, each including a $25.00 gift Downtown Maple Ridge gift certificate, to three people who...

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...

2015 Business Excellence Award

So excited and proud to be nominated for the “Business Leader of the Year award”!Such an honour to be recognized with the other 2 awesome candidates,...

Festival of Light Poetry Contest is now closed

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

Win Your Wish Winners Announced

Local businesses, Win Your Wish sponsors, alongside BIA Board Members and staff, gathered in Fuller Watson BrandSource Home Furnishings on Jan. 6th to...

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.

Christmas Market in Downtown Maple Ridge

Returning by popular demand, the Christmas Market hosted by the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association has received a stunning amount o...

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...

Zombie Walk 2015 Wrap-up

The Third Annual Zombie Walk through Downtown Maple Ridge brought out over 200 zombies, and collected 91 pounds of food for the Friends In Need Food B...

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...

Customer Service Co-ordinator - Licences & Permits

DMRBIA is extremely excited to announce that Maple Ridge appointed Siân Kane as the Customer Service Co-ordinator - Licences & Permits.This role h...

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...

BC Offers to Fund Temporary Shelter in Maple Ridge

Earlier today Maple Ridge MLA Marc Dalton made a series of tweets following a meeting with BCs Minister of Housing, Rich Coleman. The most important t...

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,...

Unveiling of the DMRBIA Back Alley Murals

    Don’t miss the unveiling of the DMRBIA Back Alley Murals! Wednesday June 24th, 11:30 am, we’ll officially unveil the first completed pro...

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...

Walmart moving into Haney Place Mall

Walmart phone: 778-306-9936 The renovated anchor space at Haney Place Mall that housed Target will now become a Walmart, the company announ...

Spring Treasure Hunt Winners

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

Poetry and Photo Contests Open for Earth Day

The annual Earth Day poetry and photo contests are open for submissions, inviting creative minds to submit their work on the theme “Water, Water, Eve...

'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...

Façade Improvement Program 2015

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...

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...

Win Your Wish Results

It’s all over and done........ the “official draw” for Win Your Wish took place Friday January 9, 2pm at Fuller Watson....and it was a real blast!

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...

Christmas Window Decorating Contest

Downtown Maple Ridge Window Decorating Contest. Decorate your windows for the Season ..... and attract attention to your business! The DMRBI...

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...

Small Business BC Awards

It is time once again to nominate your favourite businesses for the Small Business BC Awards. This is a great opportunity to highlight and support the...

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.

Western Innovation Initiative

Western Innovation Initiative Application Period Now Open Canada's West is home to world-class universities and institutions, producing phenomenal res...

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...

The City of Maple Ridge: 140 Years in the Making

The City of Maple Ridge: 140 Years in the Making On September 10, 2014 Premier Christy Clark made a formal announcement that the designation for the D...

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...

Block Watch Newsletter

Here is your Quarterly Ridge Meadows Block Watch and Crime Prevention Programs Newsletter.Download the pdf file Some tips about cyber crime preventio...

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...

Nominations for DMRBIA Board of Directors

Interested in the economic expansion of Maple Ridge? Interested in being part of a dynamic group focused on the development and promotion of business...

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:

Earthday - Sat. April 26

Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge! Come join us at our booth and make a FREE craft with recycled materials between 10 am and 2 pm!Download the flyer

'Turn Down the Heat' Results

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

Favourite Shopping Experience

Leslie was the lucky winner of the online “Favourite Shopping Experience” downtown Maple Ridge contest in the NEWS. We received many great entries, pr...

5X5 2013 Concerto

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

Merry Christmas

Downtown Maple Ridge BIA staff registering guests at the Business to Business Christmas social. Merry Christmas everyone from: Ineke Boekhorst (Execut...

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.

“Black Friday” Super Sale

Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 WIN A $500 Shopping Spree (anywhere in Downtown Maple Ridge!)

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...

Wrap It Up Downtown Maple Ridge

November 14th between 5 and 9pm Downtown Maple Ridge will be the place to be for our 4th Annual WRAP IT UP DOWNTOWN MAPLE RIDGE Come to Downtown...

Campfire Ban Rescinded

Effective at 12 noon on Monday, August 26, 2013, the local campfire ban within the District of Maple Ridge has been rescinded. This is consistent with...

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Shut Down for annual cleaning

Aug 25 - Sep 15 Entire Facility Closed Aug 25 to Sep 8Aquatics Area Closed Aug 25 to Sep 15Weight Room & Gymnasium Reopen Monday, Sep 9Aquatics Ar...

DMRBIA Coupons

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

Construction for East Section of Downtown Enhancement Project

In late July construction began on the east section of the District’s Downtown Enhancement Project. In addition to minor underground utility improvem...

We Love Our Customers Results

 Thanks for participating in the “We love our Customers”  customer appreciation celebration!We all had a lot of fun! Customers enjoyed a fre...

Easter Egg Hunt Winners

Congratulations to  the winners of the draw for the 8 Easter Prize Baskets, and thanks to ALL participants.Winners are: Emily T.   Nath...

2012 Readers Choice Awards

In the Feb. 26 edition of the Times a total of 96 businesses were recognized.Times readers awarded these businesses by voting for the“2012 Readers Cho...

Meet and Greet with Minister of Jobs & Tourism

Downtown Maple Ridge BIA executive director Ineke Boekhorst (far left), Minister of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training Pat Bell, and Sandy Blue with...

Turn Down the Heat Week Results

FortisBC and the Business Improvement Areas of B.C. have tallied their results from the first-ever “Turn Down the Heat Week.” From February 2 to 9, t...

Façade Improvement Program 2013

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...

Window Decorating Results

Here are the winners of the Christmas Window Decorating Contest: Best Decorated:   Maple Ridge Florist  (Kristen in photo with Lynne)Be...

Wrap It Up Downtown Maple Ridge Result

Wrap It Up Downtown Maple Ridge was a great success! Thanks to all participants in the “Wrap it Up Downtown Maple Ridge!” event.We hope you had fun a...

Celebrating Autism Awareness & Community Living Month

Let's Get Together and Celebrate Autism Awareness Month & Community Living Month.Friday October 19 at The ACT

Micro Business Training

The BC Ministry for Small Business in collaboration with several partners have launched the Micro Business Training project whereby you can access up...

Amazing Adventure: August 1 - 31

The Amazing Adventure is a free month-long quest to discover downtown Maple Ridge! From August 1 - 31, find clues, complete tasks and discover the sec...

BC Export Awards

Do you export your products? You maybe interested in the following: Application Form (fillable pdf)A template to communicate with companies that...

Show Your Colours for Canada Day Window Contest

And here are the winners:  Best use of flags/maple leaf       Service BC / Kitchen on the Ridge   Best use of merc...

Lunchtime Concert Series

The DMRBIA is proud to announce the 3rd annual Lunchtime Concert Series, an hour of free musical entertainment in Memorial Peace Park. Every Tuesday,...

Downtown Maple Ridge Art and Heritage Walking Tour

Seniors in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are invited to celebrate “June Seniors’ Month”We offer a FREE guided Art & Heritage Walk Downtown Maple R...

Hospitality Forum

Please find a poster attached that details the Ridge Meadows "Hospitality Forum" hosted by our local Bar Watch.  It is May 30th, 1:00...

We can't help

We hope you’ve seen the “stop signs” in the MR/PM News over the last few weeks?Maybe you wondered what this is all about?  Read more in this let...

Maple Ridge Town Centre Investment Incentive Program

Generates Over $100 Million in Construction Activity Maple Ridge, BC: On March 13, 2012, Mayor and Council were given a one year update on the Town Ce...

Social Media

Are you interested in the new and exciting Social Media Program, the DMRBIA is presenting to its members?Please click here for all the details.

Festival of Light

A FREE fun event for all ages. Feb. 22, 2013 in Haney Place Mall. For more information see the poster

This was the Christmas Market

The winner of the “Giant Basket” at the Christmas Market was Maria from Maple Ridge. The basket contained a gift from all 24 participating vendors and...

Shop Local

SUPPORT LOCAL CANADIAN BUSINESSES Please read more by clicking here (pdf)

Sidewalk Closure

and Reconstruction at Lougheed Highway and 223 Street Maple Ridge, BC: On Wednesday, October 26, the sidewalk along Lougheed Highway at 223 Street fro...

"An Introduction to Social Media

Success for Small Business" The Downtown BIA will be hosting workshops to help you master the basics of Social Media to build your business. Learn how...

Ruskin Dam

Business Opportunity Networking SessionRuskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade Project Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011Drop in any time between: 10:00 a.m....

9th Annual Successful You Awards Contest

Nominate Your Business!   Small businesses owners in every BC community are encouraged to come forward and nominate their bus...

China & India Trade Mission

If you are considering growing your business through export to new markets, you may want to plan on participating in the China & India trade...

MRPM Arts Council 40th

This is an invitation to the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council’s 40th Anniversary Dinner and Dance on October 21.

Art draw & Amazing Race results

The street party on July 23 to celebrate the completion of downtown Maple Ridge's improvement projects was a huge success.See story and pictures in M...

Summer Cycling Photo Contest

The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) invites residents to enter the Summer Cycling Photo Contest. Download the rules and...

Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival

Click picture to go to the Caribbean Festival website

Downtown Art Crawl

Downtown Art Crawl:From July 18 - 30, stop by participating businesses to check out amazing art work by local artists!Click on the picture for the po...

Canucks

Sale

Don't miss it - tomorrow only!Join us Saturday June 4th for a special sale! Good Company,Monkey Business,Babydoll Boutique,La Belle Chateau,Sweet...

Win a IPAD2

Until May 21, 2011 when you subscribe to one of our e-newsletters you're automatically entered for your chance to win an IPAD2.The draw takes place&nb...

Approved Facade Improvements 2011

The 2011 Downtown Maple Ridge Façade Improvement  Application process closed April 30th. Grant requests exceeded $100,000 and only $50,000 was a...

Easter Egg Hunt

Downtown Maple RidgeEaster Egg HuntMarch 13 to 27 Print your own passport

DMRBIA Renewal

The first five-year mandate of your Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) will end December, 2011. The Board of Directors is...

Maple Ridge in Top Five

 The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) recently named Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows ‘#5 Top Canadian Investment City’. More Information

DMRBIA AGM 2010

Oct. 27 is the day for the DMRBIA AGM 2010 All downtown Maple Ridge business and property owners are members and encouraged to register and atten...

Scarecrow Extravaganza

October 1 to November 1 Thanks to all participating businesses Downtown Maple Ridge for taking part in the Scarecrow Extravaganza, your beautiful and...

Employee Training Grants

 The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development has established a new program initiative, Workplace Training for Innovation Pro...

Lunchtime Concert Series

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from August 6th until August 29th - from noon until 1 pm, bring your lunch to the Park and enjoy up-an...

Downtown Maple Ridge Summer Market: September 25

Join us for a fresh summertime market, with fun, festivities and local vendors! The next Market is on September 25 from 9 am to 2 pm in Memo...