Advance voting is underway in Surrey and White Rock, with more dates scheduled
Surrey has 10 advance voting locations open Oct. 7, 10, 14 and 15; White Rock voting takes place Oct. 7, 8 and 13. Delta’s advance voting ends Oct. 7.
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Maple Green’s Penny Hill receives Dyslexia Canada award
Penny Hill, a learning support teacher at Maple Green Elementary, received a Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Award at a school assembly on Oct. 6. The award recognizes her work in literacy instruction, screening, intervention and support for colleagues.
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One person taken to hospital after being struck by train in Surrey
A man in his 60s was struck by a train while walking on CN tracks near Port Kells in Surrey on Tuesday evening. He suffered a shoulder-blade cut and was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. CN Police have taken over the investigation.
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Surrey Now-Leader seeks nominations for 24th Community Leader Awards
Nominations are open for the Surrey Now-Leader’s 24th annual Community Leader Awards, which recognize contributions in nine categories, from environmental leadership and coaching to youth volunteering and community building. The deadline is Oct. 18.
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Former Surrey South MLA Chapman withdraws from race, saying he has had enough
Brent Chapman will not run for Surrey South in the provincial election after saying he has “just had enough.” His wife, former Conservative Party of BC leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, is also absent from the candidate list; five candidates are listed for the riding.
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B.C. Conservative and NDP leaders rally election support in Vernon
Lorne Doerkson and David Eby held separate campaign events in Vernon as the provincial race tightens. They promoted local candidates and outlined competing promises on fuel prices, groceries, tariffs and wildfire response.
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Surrey family mourns Amy Wang, killed by a suspected impaired driver on Highway 1
Amy Wang, 33, was killed on Highway 1 in Burnaby on Sept. 23 when a pickup truck allegedly drove the wrong way. Police are investigating whether alcohol impairment was a major factor.
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First-time clinics bring 24 junior golfers to Surrey Golf Club
Surrey Golf Club hosted its first RBC Community Junior Golf / First Tee clinic, with 24 children aged seven to 13 taking weekly lessons. The free programme is part of a national initiative that now involves 38 courses across Canada.
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Campaign signs are being knocked down across Surrey
Several Surrey municipal candidates say campaign signs have been knocked over or vandalized. Surrey Police Service says it has received one report so far, concerning a sign allegedly destroyed near 168th Street and 60th Avenue on Oct. 2.
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Surrey to step up fireworks enforcement around Halloween and Diwali
Surrey is reminding residents that fireworks cannot be sold, bought or used in the city without federal certification and a valid Surrey Fire Service permit. Bylaw officers will patrol high-activity areas around Halloween and Diwali; fines range from $400 to $50,000.
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Surrey assault convictions from five years ago cannot be appealed
A B.C. Court of Appeal judge dismissed Connor Madden’s bid to extend the deadline to appeal his convictions, saying he failed to establish special circumstances or adequately explain the delay.
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Surrey Upon Avon invites local youth to try Shakespeare
The student-run Surrey Upon Avon is auditioning performers for a modern take on Romeo and Juliet, with free auditions and performances planned. The troupe is seeking students in Grades 8 to 12 from across the Lower Mainland.
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