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Latest episodes

10 | The Recreation Reality

July 31, 2026 · 54 min

A rapidly growing population and aging infrastructure means the pressure on our parks, arenas, fields, and pools will continue to increase - this is the recreation reality for Maple Ridge. The solution? A proposal for bold action now that…
09 | Beyond the Sirens

July 28, 2026 · 53 min

In an emergency, every second matters - but how do you prepare to be ready for ANYTHING? In this episode, Mayor Dan Ruimy and Maple Ridge Fire Chief Dave Samson go beyond the sirens to explore one of the City’s most essential public…
08 | Moving a Growing City

June 23, 2026 · 44 min

As Maple Ridge grows, transportation is becoming much more than the daily commute - it shapes how residents connect, work, recreate, and access local businesses, as well as key factorss like affordability and livability. In this episode…
07 | Building A Community For All – Faster!

June 1, 2026 · 45 min

What does it really take to build housing in Maple Ridge? How do you support developers to move projects forward faster while still protecting the infrastructure, livability, and long-term planning that residents count on? In this…
06 | Water: The Hidden System Under Pressure

May 18, 2026 · 42 min

You turn on the tap and water is there. But behind that simple moment is a complex system under growing pressure. So what does it take to keep safe, reliable drinking water flowing in a growing city like Maple Ridge? In this episode Mayor…

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05 | When Disaster Strikes, Will You Be Ready?

May 4, 2026 · 43 min

The forests, rivers, and landscapes that make our community beautiful also bring unique disaster risks. So how can you prepare to keep yourself and your loved ones safe in an emergency? In this episode Mayor Dan Ruimy sits down with Edd…
04 | Business Misses (and Opportunities!)

April 20, 2026 · 36 min

What does it really take to start and grow a business in Maple Ridge? Where are owners and entrepreneurs leaving opportunities on the table and how does mindset matter? Mayor Dan Ruimy dives into entrepreneurship, local momentum, and…
03 | Why We Need Industrial Lands

April 13, 2026 · 37 min

When you hear “industrial lands,” you might imagine smokestacks, heavy pollution, and outdated factories—but that picture no longer reflects today’s reality. In this episode of The Real Ridge, Dan is joined by Eric Aderneck, Industrial…
02 | Tax Mythbusters

March 23, 2026 · 48 min

If services feel the same, why do taxes go up? In episode two of the Real Ridge Podcast, Mayor Dan Ruimy and City finance leadership tackle “myth vs math” on property taxes: Where each dollar goes (services vs capital)What actually drives…
01 | Community Safety, Feeling vs Reality

March 7, 2026 · 38 min

In this exciting first episode, Ridge Meadows RCMP's Officer-in-Charge, Superintendent Adam Gander and Mayor Dan Ruimy unpack why community safety in Maple Ridge can feel worse than the numbers show - including how social media shapes…

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About the show

Maple Ridge is sharing the stories behind the headlines with our all-new Real Ridge Podcast. Listen in on candid conversations with community leaders, subject-matter experts, City staff, and Mayor Dan Ruimy about the issues our community cares about most.