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Fallon Vickers, a parent of two children at Edgewood Elementary thinks that portables in schools should not be necessary if schools are built according to development in the neighbourhood. (Sobia Moman photo)

Surrey schools infrastructure at a ‘crisis’ as city calls for solutions

Council, school district and provincial ministries to meet, come up with solutions to over-crowding

Fallon Vickers, a parent of two children at Edgewood Elementary thinks that portables in schools should not be necessary if schools are built according to development in the neighbourhood. (Sobia Moman photo)
A memorial garden for victims and survivors of crime has been added to the front of White Rock RCMP’s detachment. (Sobia Moman photo)

’A gesture so important’: Memorial garden at RCMP detachment honours victims of crime

Plaque unveiled by White Rock RCMP; family members, survivor share their stories

A memorial garden for victims and survivors of crime has been added to the front of White Rock RCMP’s detachment. (Sobia Moman photo)
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Take precautions in warm weather to keep kids safe, B.C. police advise

Open windows and furniture on balconies pose threat to children

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A new complex-care and supportive housing building in Green Timbers was unveiled April 21, 2022 at 9810 Foxglove Dr. in Surrey. The city’s mayor Brenda Locke says that she is looking for spaces in South Surrey to build another supportive housing unit since the community has a need for one. (Lauren Collins file photo)

‘There are humans on the street’: Supportive housing sites sought in South Surrey, White Rock

White Rock may not have warming centre for homeless next winter: mayor

A new complex-care and supportive housing building in Green Timbers was unveiled April 21, 2022 at 9810 Foxglove Dr. in Surrey. The city’s mayor Brenda Locke says that she is looking for spaces in South Surrey to build another supportive housing unit since the community has a need for one. (Lauren Collins file photo)
A shooting in Surrey has left one person dead from Tuesday, May 2 in the 14800 block of 108 Ave. (Shane MacKichan photo)

One dead in targeted B.C. shooting

Shooting happened Tuesday (May 2) night in 14800 block of 108 Ave. in Surrey

A shooting in Surrey has left one person dead from Tuesday, May 2 in the 14800 block of 108 Ave. (Shane MacKichan photo)
By September of this year, it is estimated that 400 portable classrooms will be in use in the Surrey school district – the largest in B.C. (File photo)

Potential for double-decker portables in Surrey schools raised in legislature

Overcrowding of B.C.’s largest school district leads to Question Period debate

By September of this year, it is estimated that 400 portable classrooms will be in use in the Surrey school district – the largest in B.C. (File photo)
Surrey Libraries and Fraser Health have partnered together to run their Shifting the Story: Challenging Stigma event at different locations, with the Semiahmoo branch chosen for Saturday, May 6. (Google Streetview image)

Shifting the Story: Challenging Stigma happens at Semiahmoo Library May 6

Surrey Libraries and Fraser Health hold second ‘human library’ style event

Surrey Libraries and Fraser Health have partnered together to run their Shifting the Story: Challenging Stigma event at different locations, with the Semiahmoo branch chosen for Saturday, May 6. (Google Streetview image)
Muslim students from L.A. Matheson Secondary rock their traditional clothing at the school’s first Iftar event. Seen atop the heads of some students are Keffiyehs, a piece of cloth with specific patterns traditionally worn by Palestinians. (Sobia Moman photo)

Cultural days embraced in Surrey’s schools with education, celebration

Vaisakhi, Sikh Heritage Month and Ramadan educations and celebrations marked

Muslim students from L.A. Matheson Secondary rock their traditional clothing at the school’s first Iftar event. Seen atop the heads of some students are Keffiyehs, a piece of cloth with specific patterns traditionally worn by Palestinians. (Sobia Moman photo)
A home located at 132 Street and 15A Avenue has been a source of concern for neighbours. (Sobia Moman photo)

Owner of run-down South Surrey property to be billed for cleanup

Deadline to tidy things up missed: City of Surrey

A home located at 132 Street and 15A Avenue has been a source of concern for neighbours. (Sobia Moman photo)
The back-side of a home located at 132 Street and 15A Avenue, which has been a source of concern for neighbours. (Sobia Moman photo)

Owner of run-down South Surrey property given till March 31 to clean up

Neighbours say ‘tons’ of complaints logged about Ocean Park home

The back-side of a home located at 132 Street and 15A Avenue, which has been a source of concern for neighbours. (Sobia Moman photo)
Mariam Ghaly lost her life in October 2017 after a motorcyclist driving erratically caused her to swerve her vehicle and land in a water-filled ditch. Her family sued the motorcyclist and has been awarded almost $2.5 million in damages. (file photo)

Family awarded nearly $2.5 million for fatal B.C. crash caused by motorcyclist

Mariam Ghaly died in 2017 after her vehicle swerved off the road into a water-filled ditch

Mariam Ghaly lost her life in October 2017 after a motorcyclist driving erratically caused her to swerve her vehicle and land in a water-filled ditch. Her family sued the motorcyclist and has been awarded almost $2.5 million in damages. (file photo)
Harman Singh Gill is getting trained for every role at Bandra Cafe, where he started working after graduating from a food service assistant program designed for people with diverse abilities. (Sobia Moman photo)

High demand for B.C. food service program for people with diverse abilities

Program that offers individuals cooking and safety skills once each year has a waiting list

Harman Singh Gill is getting trained for every role at Bandra Cafe, where he started working after graduating from a food service assistant program designed for people with diverse abilities. (Sobia Moman photo)
Volunteers from Semiahmoo Secondary school are pictured on the school’s Mental Health Day, which students and counsellors brought back after a pandemic-related hiatus. (Contributed photo)

‘Under high pressure’: B.C. students organize Mental Health Day

Grade 12 students want to see mental health services become more accessible

Volunteers from Semiahmoo Secondary school are pictured on the school’s Mental Health Day, which students and counsellors brought back after a pandemic-related hiatus. (Contributed photo)
Surrey RCMP were on scene in the 19000-block of Fraser Highway Wednesday (Feb. 15), where human remains were found. The Integrated Forensic Identification Services team have been called. (Malin Jordan photo)

Human remains found in wooded area of Surrey; forensics team investigating

Investigators found the remains in a Cloverdale neighbourhood

Surrey RCMP were on scene in the 19000-block of Fraser Highway Wednesday (Feb. 15), where human remains were found. The Integrated Forensic Identification Services team have been called. (Malin Jordan photo)
An intentionally set fire on May 15, 2016 in the Five Corners district has resulted in charges against a 24-year-old Surrey man. (File photo)

Charges laid in White Rock’s 2016 Five Corners arson fire

Surrey man, 24, facing seven charges in blaze that displaced 100 people

An intentionally set fire on May 15, 2016 in the Five Corners district has resulted in charges against a 24-year-old Surrey man. (File photo)
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No one injured when Newton house struck by bullets Thursday night

Police were called to the 12400-block of 79A Avenue shortly after 9 p.m.

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Alex Fraser Bridge (pictured) and Port Mann Bridge both closed to traffic at roughly the same time on Friday (Dec. 23) morning due to ice falling from cables onto vehicles. (Shane MacKichan photo)

VIDEO: Alex Fraser Bridges reopens to traffic

All residents, visitors urged to stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary

Alex Fraser Bridge (pictured) and Port Mann Bridge both closed to traffic at roughly the same time on Friday (Dec. 23) morning due to ice falling from cables onto vehicles. (Shane MacKichan photo)
A stabbing in the 12700 block of 66 Avenue in Newton has left one woman dead. (Shane MacKichan photo)

Fatal stabbing takes life of 1 woman in Surrey

The complex in Newton was the scene of a stabbing two years ago

A stabbing in the 12700 block of 66 Avenue in Newton has left one woman dead. (Shane MacKichan photo)
White Rock’s extreme weather shelter had a busy night as they supported people in the community experiencing homelessness to have a safe and warm place to take shelter in. (Engaged Communities/Twitter video screenshot)

Extreme Weather shelter in Lower Mainland sees highest number of unhoused people during snow storm

Some unhoused people have jobs, but cost of living is too high for shelter, says organization

White Rock’s extreme weather shelter had a busy night as they supported people in the community experiencing homelessness to have a safe and warm place to take shelter in. (Engaged Communities/Twitter video screenshot)
Buena Vista Lodge is set to close in June because Fraser Health’s funding for the bedrooms will not be transferred to a new set of operators. (Sobia Moman photo)

Lower Mainland mental-health facility residents ‘devastated’ as closing date creeps closer

Buena Vista Lodge’s residents, family and care staff issue plea for home to remain open

Buena Vista Lodge is set to close in June because Fraser Health’s funding for the bedrooms will not be transferred to a new set of operators. (Sobia Moman photo)