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Garibaldi Ridge Fire Claims Life; Homelessness Advocated at UBCM

9/23/2025

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A Garibaldi Ridge fire in Maple Ridge on Sept. 21 killed one woman; it was contained to one unit, with residents relocated.
The Dwivedi Foundation held a gala honoring first responders.
At Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference, Our Place CEO Julian Daly framed homelessness as a health issue and urged involuntary treatment; convention seeks funding for supportive housing.

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Story summary

A Garibaldi Ridge fire in Maple Ridge on Sept. 21 killed one woman; it was contained to one unit, with residents relocated.
The Dwivedi Foundation held a gala honoring first responders.
At Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference, Our Place CEO Julian Daly framed homelessness as a health issue and urged involuntary treatment; convention seeks funding for supportive housing.