Aaron Hinks

The “3rd Lower Mainland Freedom Convoy” arrived in South Surrey Saturday (Feb. 12) after starting in Chilliwack earlier in the morning. (File photo: Lauren Collins)

Surrey RCMP investigating ‘aggressive protesters’ who swarmed media at Pacific Highway crossing

Several investigations now underway into protester behaviour

The “3rd Lower Mainland Freedom Convoy” arrived in South Surrey Saturday (Feb. 12) after starting in Chilliwack earlier in the morning. (File photo: Lauren Collins)
Anti-vaccine mandate trucker protest drew hundreds of people to the Pacific Highway border crossing in South Surrey on Saturday. (DriveBC photo)

Pacific Highway border crossing opens, Surrey RCMP diverting traffic

Protest has reduced in size significantly since Saturday

Anti-vaccine mandate trucker protest drew hundreds of people to the Pacific Highway border crossing in South Surrey on Saturday. (DriveBC photo)
The “3rd Lower Mainland Freedom Convoy” arrived in South Surrey Saturday (Feb. 12) after starting in Chilliwack earlier in the morning. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Arrests underway at Pacific Highway border crossing anti-mandate protest in South Surrey

Some protesters still remain from yesterday’s anti-vaccine mandate event

The “3rd Lower Mainland Freedom Convoy” arrived in South Surrey Saturday (Feb. 12) after starting in Chilliwack earlier in the morning. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Ring Finder’s Chris Turner, neck deep in Rolley Lake with his underwater metal detector, searching for a lost gold during one of his recoveries. (Screenshot from Ring Finders YouTube video.)

Treasure hunter looking for owner of long-lost ring recovered on White Rock’s beach

Chris Turner believes the ring belongs to a senior who reported it missing up to seven years ago

Ring Finder’s Chris Turner, neck deep in Rolley Lake with his underwater metal detector, searching for a lost gold during one of his recoveries. (Screenshot from Ring Finders YouTube video.)
Surrey Memorial Hospital emergency department entrance in March, 2021. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Suspected bomb found at Surrey Memorial Hospital was fake, police say

Hoax posed a public safey risk, police said

Surrey Memorial Hospital emergency department entrance in March, 2021. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Ocean Park residents Gordon and Ester Rice recently lost $8,900 due to a fraud. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Swindler pretends to be grandson, scams B.C. seniors out of $8,900

Surrey RCMP are investigating as couple issues warning to others to be on their guard

Ocean Park residents Gordon and Ester Rice recently lost $8,900 due to a fraud. (Aaron Hinks photo)
A protest of about 75 people gathered at Peace Arch Hospital Thursday afternoon to show the community's frustration with a Fraser Health decision to temporarily close the maternity ward. (Aaron Hinks photo)

UPDATE: Fraser Health reverses decision to close Peace Arch Hospital maternity

‘Temporary’ closure was to begin Jan. 28 and last for three months

A protest of about 75 people gathered at Peace Arch Hospital Thursday afternoon to show the community's frustration with a Fraser Health decision to temporarily close the maternity ward. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Expectant mother Jenny Bray said her carefully made birth plans are now up in the air, after Fraser Health announced on Friday that it will close Peace Arch Hospital’s maternity department for three months, beginning Jan. 28. The ministry of health said women will be diverted to Langley Memorial Hospital for delivery instead. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Fraser Health decision to close Peace Arch Hospital maternity widely criticized

Expectant mother, Jenny Bray, among many left to find alternative solution

Expectant mother Jenny Bray said her carefully made birth plans are now up in the air, after Fraser Health announced on Friday that it will close Peace Arch Hospital’s maternity department for three months, beginning Jan. 28. The ministry of health said women will be diverted to Langley Memorial Hospital for delivery instead. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Peace Arch Hospital (File photo)

Peace Arch Hospital maternity ward closure jeopardizes safety, advocate says

Fraser Health said ward to be closed for three months

Peace Arch Hospital (File photo)
Peace Arch Hospital. (Aaron Hinks photo)

UPDATE: Physicians’ rep takes Fraser Health to task over Peace Arch Hospital maternity closure

Dr. Rogan Thavarajah said the closure will be permanent

Peace Arch Hospital. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Police scene in Surrey on Oct. 6, 2021. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Charges laid after series of robberies in Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford

Jaden Kahnapace-Newton, 21, and Erat Odongi, 22, face 15 charges

Police scene in Surrey on Oct. 6, 2021. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Trevor Halford constituency office is located at 101 - 1493 Johnston Rd., connected to the Whale Wall building. (Google image)

BC Liberal MLA Halford’s White Rock office broken into, ‘trashed’

Halford says staff are trying to determine what, if anything, was stolen

Trevor Halford constituency office is located at 101 - 1493 Johnston Rd., connected to the Whale Wall building. (Google image)
A blood donor clinic pictured at a shopping mall in Calgary, Alta., Friday, March 27, 2020. Canadian Blood Services has issued another call for donations during the holiday season, with an emphasis on the need for donations of O-negative blood. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘Immediate need’ for blood donations during holiday season

Canada Blood Services highlights need for O-negative blood donors

A blood donor clinic pictured at a shopping mall in Calgary, Alta., Friday, March 27, 2020. Canadian Blood Services has issued another call for donations during the holiday season, with an emphasis on the need for donations of O-negative blood. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A vehicle ended up in a tree on Archibald Road in White Rock. (Mahsa Soraya contributed photo)

Car ends up in tree after sliding on icy road in White Rock: witnesses

Resident says there’s not enough salt on the roads

A vehicle ended up in a tree on Archibald Road in White Rock. (Mahsa Soraya contributed photo)
At least two residents believe they saw something from out of this world flying over Semiahmoo Bay on Dec. 15, but, based on their description of the object, others believe it was probably thousands of tiny birds. (File photo)

UFO sighting: Did aliens recently visit White Rock?

Skeptics suggest mysterious sighting was most likely a flock of birds

At least two residents believe they saw something from out of this world flying over Semiahmoo Bay on Dec. 15, but, based on their description of the object, others believe it was probably thousands of tiny birds. (File photo)
A Surrey RCMP officer pulled two elderly people out of a vehicle that was submerged in a Surrey swimming pool. (RCMP handout)

Surrey RCMP rescue 2 seniors from sinking vehicle in swimming pool

Officer jumps into pool, pulls occupants to safety

A Surrey RCMP officer pulled two elderly people out of a vehicle that was submerged in a Surrey swimming pool. (RCMP handout)
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (File photo)

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum defends city decision to fund his legal expenses

Mayor insists work at city hall has not been disrupted by criminal case

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (File photo)
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (File photo)

Surrey taxpayers to pay for Mayor McCallum’s legal expenses: City

City cites section seven of Bylaw 15912

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (File photo)
On Dec. 13-14, the Geminid meteor shower will be visible, known as one of the brightest showers of the year. (Unsplash)

120 meteors per hour to light up B.C. night sky on Dec. 13-14

Annual event to bring calm, relaxation for observers

On Dec. 13-14, the Geminid meteor shower will be visible, known as one of the brightest showers of the year. (Unsplash)
Surrey RCMP say damage to public washrooms may be related to a social medial trend. (RCMP Handout)

‘Devious Licks’ TikTok trend may be connected to Surrey public bathroom vandalism

Police encourage parents to tell their children committing an illegal act can have consequences

Surrey RCMP say damage to public washrooms may be related to a social medial trend. (RCMP Handout)