Author: Maya Singh
Maya Singh
Maya Singh is a dedicated local news reporter based in Pitt Meadows, bringing over a decade of experience in community journalism. A graduate of Simon Fraser University, she has previously contributed to Global BC and The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News. Maya is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and is passionate about covering stories related to youth empowerment, public health, and local governance.
Farm-to-table dining is becoming more popular in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. More people want fresh food that comes straight from local farms. This growing trend is clear from the rise in agri-tourism businesses across the area. One of the newest places joining this movement is The Patch Brewery in Maple Ridge. This brewery makes craft beer using local ingredients. It also uses sustainable methods to help protect the environment. The Patch joins a growing list of local breweries that support farm-to-glass practices. Other breweries in the area include Foamers’ Folly in Pitt Meadows, as well as Switchback Brewing and…
Ryan Tougas, a top BMX cyclist from Pitt Meadows, is set to compete for Canada at the 2025 UCI BMX Racing World Championships. The international event takes place this weekend, August 2 and 3, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Athletes from around the globe will race for the rainbow jersey — a symbol of becoming a UCI World Champion. Tougas, 23, will compete in the Elite Men category. He is one of 13 Canadian riders selected for the national team. The team includes racers across Elite, U23, and Junior categories. They will all take part in this year’s world championship in the…
Learning about the past can be exciting and fun, especially in communities like Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Their local museums offer many ways to connect with history through stories, artifacts, and family-friendly events. The Maple Ridge Historical Society, formed in 1957, runs both the Maple Ridge Museum and the Haney House Museum. Together, they help preserve the stories of the local area through more than 15,000 historical objects in their collection. This summer, the Maple Ridge Museum is inviting the community to share their personal stories as part of a new project called “Here of All Places.” This project…