Author: Maya Singh

Pitt Meadows city councillor Alison Evans has been recognized for her professional development in municipal leadership. Evans, a first-term councillor, completed the Level 1 Certificate in Local Government Leadership through the Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA). She received the certificate at the 2025 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention on September 25. The award was presented by Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, alongside Councillor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg of Quesnel, chair of the LGLA. Angela Turner, LGLA’s executive director, noted that only 11 local politicians out of more than 1,000 convention attendees received the certificate.…

Residents of a housing complex in Pitt Meadows are on high alert after two break-ins this week. The incidents occurred while homeowners slept in their beds. Neighbors say they are watching each other more closely and taking extra steps to protect their homes. Many have started reporting suspicious activity immediately to local authorities. The first break-in happened early Monday morning. Homeowners woke up to find their doors forced open and several items missing. Just two days later, another home in the same complex was targeted. Residents say the incidents have left them feeling uneasy. Local police confirmed both break-ins are…

A high school teacher in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, has been formally charged with several child exploitation offences, authorities confirmed. The allegations involve serious crimes including child luring and creating and distributing child pornography. Court documents show 30-year-old Lovesh Ramsaha, a former teacher at Pitt Meadows Secondary, faces four charges. These include internet luring of a child under 18, making sexually explicit material available to a minor, producing child pornography, and distributing child pornography. The B.C. Prosecution Service said the alleged offences took place between August 2024 and February 2025 at or near the school. Ridge Meadows RCMP launched an…

A Pitt Meadows teacher facing child pornography charges will appear in court next month. Lovesh Ramsaha, 30, had his first court appearance scheduled for Thursday, August 21, but it was postponed. His next appearance is set for Thursday, September 11, to set a trial date. Ramsaha faces four charges announced on August 5. They include internet luring of a child under 18, making or publishing child pornography, importing or distributing child pornography, and providing sexually explicit material to a child under 18. He worked as a teacher at Pitt Meadows Secondary School. The alleged crimes are said to have occurred…

A former teacher from Pitt Meadows is facing serious criminal charges involving child pornography. The BC Prosecution Service confirmed on August 5 that 30-year-old Lovesh Ramsaha has been charged with four offences. The charges include internet luring of a child under 18, making and publishing child pornography, importing and distributing such material, and making sexually explicit content available to a minor. Authorities say the alleged offences took place at or near Pitt Meadows between August 1, 2024, and February 18, 2025. Ridge Meadows RCMP said they received a complaint in February regarding alleged sexual offences involving a local teacher. This…

A Pitt Meadows teacher has been charged with multiple child exploitation offences, raising serious concerns about student safety in the community. The B.C. Prosecution Service confirmed that 30-year-old Lovesh Ramsaha faces four criminal counts, including internet luring of a minor, making sexually explicit material available to a child, producing child pornography, and distributing it. Ramsaha was employed at Pitt Meadows Secondary School, where the alleged offences took place between August 2024 and February 2025, according to court records. Authorities say the incidents occurred at or near the school premises. The Ridge Meadows RCMP began investigating the matter in February after…

Firefighters from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, along with B.C. Wildfire Service teams, worked through Thursday night and Friday morning to control an interface fire in Pitt Meadows. The blaze began around 6:30 p.m. on July 31, in the 200 block of Richardson Road, near homes bordering forested land. The fire is classified as an interface fire, meaning it burned close to residential areas. Despite this, firefighters confirmed that no homes were at risk of damage. Two households were evacuated as a precaution while crews worked to contain the flames. Firefighters tackled the fire using ground hoses, while a helicopter…

A crash in Pitt Meadows on Saturday morning sent several people to the hospital. The accident happened around 9:30 a.m. on July 26, at the intersection of Park Road and Lougheed Highway. Witnesses said a sedan and a minivan collided. Some of the people in the vehicles were young children. Emergency teams arrived quickly at the scene. BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) sent five ambulances, including one staffed with advanced care paramedics. Paramedics gave emergency care to seven patients right at the site. Out of those seven, five people were taken to the hospital. Two of them were in serious…

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…