Friday, January 15, 2010

Metro Vancouver Webinar

Metro Vancouver is offering a webinar on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST to give you an opportunity to join in the online conversation about the Metro 2040 regional growth strategy.

The presenter will be Johnny Carline - CAO / Chief Adminstrative Officer - Metro Vancouver

It's easy to register and completely free. Simply contact webmaster@metrovancouver.org or call Judy Robertson at 604-432-6205

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Visitor Information

For great advice about the countless fun things to do in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows drop by the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Visitor Centre where Margaret Crandell, Travel Counsellor will be pleased to assist you.

Where:      12492 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows - South of Lougheed
Hours:       Weekdays 10 – 4 
Contact:     604 460 8300 / toll free 1 877 465 8300
                  or online anytime at http://www.mapleridge-pittmeadows.com/

The centre also carries Tourism information, brochures and maps for the rest of BC.

Filming off to a great start

Filming is off to a great start for 2010! We’ve already had two feature films and one commercial filmed in Maple Ridge, and several more productions are lined up for later in the month and early February.

Filming is big business in BC, and Maple Ridge attracts more than our share of film each year. With Industry estimates of $10,000 of revenue to the community per 'shoot day' we're doing everything we can to continue to attract productions to Maple Ridge. 
Behind the scenes: A production filming in a neighbourhood of mostly retired residents invited the neighbours over to the set for a few meals, and many friendships were rekindled and new ones made. Some of the neighbours hadn’t seen each other for years and were very appreciative of the opportunity not only to check out the movie making business, but to see familiar faces again – it was like a block party!

For information on how to register your property as a location for filming or for other informatinon related to the film industry in Maple Ridge visit us online at http://www.investmapleridge.ca/ (filming is listed under the Business Tab); call our Film Liaison Officer at 604-467-7320

Monday, January 11, 2010

Have your say - 2040 Metro Growth strategy

Metro Vancouver is consulting on the latest draft of the regional growth strategy Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future

This draft incorporates feedback gathered from municipalities and members of the public in spring 2009. There are meetings scheduled all across the region, with the local meeting scheduled for this week.

Where:         Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre
Address:      12150 224 Street, Maple Ridge
When:          Wednesday January 13, 2010
Time:            7:00 PM  - 9:00 PM

To pre-register and for more information including details of the draft plan, the consultation history and process, and more ways to join the conversation, visit the website at http://www.metrovancouver.org/planning/development/strategy