Tricia Leslie

John Bourbonniere was a manager in the trucking industry and witnessed the changes that impacted freight drivers after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S.

Border crossings for truckers more timely since 9/11

Increased security measures improved flow at Pacific Highway crossing, says former trucking manager.

John Bourbonniere was a manager in the trucking industry and witnessed the changes that impacted freight drivers after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S.
Olga Canlas, a kindergarten teacher at Prince Charles Elementary, prepares her classroom for today’s return of students. This year, all kindergarten students in B.C. will attend class for a full day, an extension of a provincewide program that began last fall, when more than half of Delta and Surrey schools began offering full days rather than the previous half days of instruction for kindergarten kids.

Full steam ahead for full-day kindergarten

Longer, six-hour program benefits children, say Surrey and Delta educators.

Olga Canlas, a kindergarten teacher at Prince Charles Elementary, prepares her classroom for today’s return of students. This year, all kindergarten students in B.C. will attend class for a full day, an extension of a provincewide program that began last fall, when more than half of Delta and Surrey schools began offering full days rather than the previous half days of instruction for kindergarten kids.
Malcolm Begg makes an emotional plea for any information as to the whereabouts of his son Stephen Begg, who disappeared from Surrey in February.

Family appeals for help to find missing Surrey man

Stephen Begg disappeared in February.

Malcolm Begg makes an emotional plea for any information as to the whereabouts of his son Stephen Begg, who disappeared from Surrey in February.
Floyd Stanley won two gold medals in tennis.

Senior strikes gold

Floyd Stanley is golden when it comes to tennis.After playing 68 tennis…

Floyd Stanley won two gold medals in tennis.
Remembering Jack Layton in Surrey on Thursday evening at Holland Park.

Surrey remembers Layton with candlelight vigil

Gathering at Holland Park for late NDP leader

Remembering Jack Layton in Surrey on Thursday evening at Holland Park.
Police are warning motorcyclists and motorists alike to slow down this summer as road fatalities climb.

Motorcycle deaths surge in August

Slow down, police warn.

Police are warning motorcyclists and motorists alike to slow down this summer as road fatalities climb.
Newton’s Betty and Ken Chapman married on Aug. 18, 1941 in Winnipeg (photo below). The couple is celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

70 years together

Newton couple marks a milestone anniversary this week.

Newton’s Betty and Ken Chapman married on Aug. 18, 1941 in Winnipeg (photo below). The couple is celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
A home under construction in the St. Helen's Park neighbourhood, near 103 Avenue and 126 Street.

St. Helen’s Park downzoning bylaw has ‘large loophole,’ residents say

Public hearing over ammendments is scheduled for Sept. 12.

A home under construction in the St. Helen's Park neighbourhood, near 103 Avenue and 126 Street.
Coun. Bob Bose

Crime Reduction Strategy lacking results: Councillor

Crime rates down across the region, not just in Surrey.

Coun. Bob Bose
Construction of faregates will begin this fall and winter and should be fully operational throughout the SkyTrain system by 2013.

Construction of Surrey SkyTrain turnstiles begins this fall

It’s hoped faregates will decrease transit fare evasion.

Construction of faregates will begin this fall and winter and should be fully operational throughout the SkyTrain system by 2013.
The North Delta Sunfire senior softball team has donated 1,000 pounds of equipment to aspiring athletes in Peru. From left is player Jen Van Egdom, coach Cliff Lane and player Britni McLellan.

Pitching in for Peru

Delta organization helps Latin American country host international fastpitch tournament.

The North Delta Sunfire senior softball team has donated 1,000 pounds of equipment to aspiring athletes in Peru. From left is player Jen Van Egdom, coach Cliff Lane and player Britni McLellan.
Painter Jarnail Singh and his son, photographer Jay Panesar, display their contrasting artwork, which is on display at the Newton Cultural Centre until the end of July. Below is a painting by Jarnail Singh of passengers on the Komagata Maru arriving in Vancouver and Jay Panesar’s photo called As Life Passes By.

Through the eyes of two generations

Jarnail Singh’s paintings illustrate the emotion of the Komagata Maru incident of 1914, while Jay Panesar’s photos capture simple and eclectic contemporary moments.

Painter Jarnail Singh and his son, photographer Jay Panesar, display their contrasting artwork, which is on display at the Newton Cultural Centre until the end of July. Below is a painting by Jarnail Singh of passengers on the Komagata Maru arriving in Vancouver and Jay Panesar’s photo called As Life Passes By.
Toddler falls from second-storey window in Surrey

Toddler falls from second-storey window in Surrey

Injuries suffered by two-year-old unknown.

Toddler falls from second-storey window in Surrey
COLUMN: Softball more than just a game

COLUMN: Softball more than just a game

there was the warm-up before each game; a chance for me to catch up with a friend and fellow teammate between throws.

COLUMN: Softball more than just a game
The City of Surrey has launched an aggressive campaign to combat illegal dumping.

Surrey aims to curb illegal dumping with cameras and stiffer fines

Mandatory recycling at construction sites also part of city's three-pronged approach.

The City of Surrey has launched an aggressive campaign to combat illegal dumping.
Katie Botica, 9, goes up in the wind tunnel for her birthday with Fly Zone Bodyflight operations manager Shane Tully.

Daredevils take flight in Delta

Safe soaring fun available at Canada’s only portable wind tunnel.

Katie Botica, 9, goes up in the wind tunnel for her birthday with Fly Zone Bodyflight operations manager Shane Tully.

TFN aiming for ‘best little seaside community’

Delta First Nation band welcoming investors.

Delta residents to see 2.98% tax increase this year

Delta residents to see 2.98% tax increase this year

Homeowners to shell out an additional $60 for utilities.

Delta residents to see 2.98% tax increase this year