Tricia Weel

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A South Surrey resident captured photos of a visual phenomenon called Fata Morgana, taken looking from Crescent Beach toward Tsawwassen and Ladner Thursday (July 6) evening. (Don Pitcairn photo)

B.C. resident captures unique visual phenomenon called Fata Morgana

Sunset optical illusion ‘the weirdest thing we’ve ever seen’

A South Surrey resident captured photos of a visual phenomenon called Fata Morgana, taken looking from Crescent Beach toward Tsawwassen and Ladner Thursday (July 6) evening. (Don Pitcairn photo)
The City of Surrey, more than 500 individual donations and an amazing show of support from the B.C. business community combined to reach a fundraising target of $60,000 in just over a week, meaning the Team Ukraine junior national softball squad can compete in this year’s Canada Cup at Softball City in South Surrey. (Contributed photo)

Team Ukraine coming to Canada Cup as B.C. residents, businesses, raise $60K

‘We have been blown away by the generosity of people from across the country’

The City of Surrey, more than 500 individual donations and an amazing show of support from the B.C. business community combined to reach a fundraising target of $60,000 in just over a week, meaning the Team Ukraine junior national softball squad can compete in this year’s Canada Cup at Softball City in South Surrey. (Contributed photo)
A man was safely intercepted by Canadian Border Service Agency officers Sunday night, after he apparently tried to drive, then run across the Peace Arch Border crossing from the U.S. into Canada. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man intercepted after dash attempt at B.C. border goes viral on TikTok

CBSA officers intercept individual Sunday night at Douglas border crossing

A man was safely intercepted by Canadian Border Service Agency officers Sunday night, after he apparently tried to drive, then run across the Peace Arch Border crossing from the U.S. into Canada. (Black Press Media file photo)
The U19 BCPFA flag football provincial championships are happening this weekend, June 9-11, at South Surrey Athletic Park, bringing more than 180 teams and approximately 2,000 people to the Semiahmoo Peninsula. (White Rock South Surrey Titans Minor Football photo)

BCPFA U19 flag football championships held June 9-11

Tournament brings more than 180 teams, 2,000 people together

The U19 BCPFA flag football provincial championships are happening this weekend, June 9-11, at South Surrey Athletic Park, bringing more than 180 teams and approximately 2,000 people to the Semiahmoo Peninsula. (White Rock South Surrey Titans Minor Football photo)
Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)

Tickets now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier event

Fundraiser aims to break Guinness World Record with 500-foot consecutive charcuterie board

Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)
Canada Cup representatives are hoping the public will help them bring Team Ukraine to Softball City in Surrey this July. (Contributed photo)

Fundraising drive launched to bring Team Ukraine to Canada Cup

‘We are going to make it happen’: event chair Greg Timm

Canada Cup representatives are hoping the public will help them bring Team Ukraine to Softball City in Surrey this July. (Contributed photo)
Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the South Surrey Athletic Park courts during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Surrey Pickleball Club/Facebook photo)

Pickleball picking up for players as weather gets warmer

‘It is so much fun! It’s awesome. It will change your life’

Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the South Surrey Athletic Park courts during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Surrey Pickleball Club/Facebook photo)
Surrey RCMP say a missing 12-year-old has been located safe in Vancouver. (Anna Burns/Black Press file photo)

UPDATE: RCMP say missing girl found safe in Vancouver

‘Numerous tips’ received about female, 12, missing since May 15

Surrey RCMP say a missing 12-year-old has been located safe in Vancouver. (Anna Burns/Black Press file photo)
Surrey RCMP are hoping the public can help them find a missing 12-year-old girl. (Anna Burns/Black Press file photo) Surrey RCMP are hoping the public can help them find a missing 12-year-old girl. (Anna Burns/Black Press file photo)

RCMP hoping public can help them find missing girl

12-year-old last seen on May 15 around 4 a.m.

Surrey RCMP are hoping the public can help them find a missing 12-year-old girl. (Anna Burns/Black Press file photo) Surrey RCMP are hoping the public can help them find a missing 12-year-old girl. (Anna Burns/Black Press file photo)
A lack of pet-friendly housing tends to be the No. 1 reason why people surrender adult animals to shelters, according to the BC SPCA. (Brenda Anderson photo)

Finding pet-friendly rental housing more problematic than ever in B.C.

‘The No. 1 reason for surrender of adult animals to our shelters is lack of pet-friendly housing’

A lack of pet-friendly housing tends to be the No. 1 reason why people surrender adult animals to shelters, according to the BC SPCA. (Brenda Anderson photo)
Jane Hawkins, with her father Allan Hawkins and husband John Bogar, at a South Surrey care facility. Finding wheelchair-accessible taxis for people with mobility issues is often problematic, not just in South Surrey and White Rock but also, across B.C. and the entire country. (Tricia Weel photo)

No-show wheelchair cabs ‘rob people of enjoying special moments’: B.C. couple

Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program aims to improve service through funding, training

Jane Hawkins, with her father Allan Hawkins and husband John Bogar, at a South Surrey care facility. Finding wheelchair-accessible taxis for people with mobility issues is often problematic, not just in South Surrey and White Rock but also, across B.C. and the entire country. (Tricia Weel photo)
Two baby eagles, or eaglets, have hatched successfully in the Hancock Wildlife Foundation’s White Rock nest. The South Surrey nest has two eggs that are also expected to start hatching within the next week. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation live cam/hancockwildlife.org)

Egg watch: Baby bald eaglet hatches in B.C. nest

Sibling on the way for eaglet; 2 eggs in South Surrey nest expected to start hatching this week

Two baby eagles, or eaglets, have hatched successfully in the Hancock Wildlife Foundation’s White Rock nest. The South Surrey nest has two eggs that are also expected to start hatching within the next week. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation live cam/hancockwildlife.org)
The BC SPCA has seen a marked increase in the number of puppies being surrendered into the humane society’s care in 2023. (BC SPCA photo)

BC SPCA has seen a ‘marked increase’ in number of puppies being surrendered in 2023

Such seizures, including one from a Surrey breeder, put a huge strain on society’s resources

The BC SPCA has seen a marked increase in the number of puppies being surrendered into the humane society’s care in 2023. (BC SPCA photo)
A bald eagle dubbed ‘Brit’ shows the egg laid on March 24, 2023. She and partner Rey live in a South Surrey nest near 0 Avenue and 172 Street and followers are watching closely to see if there will be any more eggs for the pair. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation/Facebook)

UPDATE: One egg observed in second B.C. bald eagle nest

VIDEO: White Rock and South Surrey bald eagles hopeful parents-to-be with three eggs laid

A bald eagle dubbed ‘Brit’ shows the egg laid on March 24, 2023. She and partner Rey live in a South Surrey nest near 0 Avenue and 172 Street and followers are watching closely to see if there will be any more eggs for the pair. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation/Facebook)
A pair of bald eagle parents-to-be are carefully taking care of two eggs, laid March 17 and March 20. Two other pairs in Delta and South Surrey appear to be making efforts toward breeding eggs of their own, all visible on 24/7 live camera streams on the Hancock Wildlife Foundation website. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation/Facebook)

VIDEO: This pair of B.C. bald eagles are expecting: 2 eggs seen in nest through livestream

Live cameras streaming other nests where watchers are hopeful more eggs will appear

A pair of bald eagle parents-to-be are carefully taking care of two eggs, laid March 17 and March 20. Two other pairs in Delta and South Surrey appear to be making efforts toward breeding eggs of their own, all visible on 24/7 live camera streams on the Hancock Wildlife Foundation website. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation/Facebook)
The BC SPCA is warning the public about a man and woman selling sick, skinny kittens in Surrey. (Unsplash photo)

BC SPCA issues warning about pair selling ‘sick, skinny kittens’

Society cautions public not to purchase pets under suspicious circumstances

The BC SPCA is warning the public about a man and woman selling sick, skinny kittens in Surrey. (Unsplash photo)
Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
A fire at Urban Safari Rescue Society Saturday morning has killed approximately 60 animals, including reptiles, frogs, Guinea pigs and sugar gliders. (Urban Safari Rescue Society/Facebook photo)

Dozens of exotic animals dead after fire tears through Surrey rescue centre

Staff, volunteers ‘focusing on what needs to be done’ at Urban Safari Rescue Society after blaze

A fire at Urban Safari Rescue Society Saturday morning has killed approximately 60 animals, including reptiles, frogs, Guinea pigs and sugar gliders. (Urban Safari Rescue Society/Facebook photo)
Peace Arch Hospital doctor Amir Behboudi, front, with puppeteer and ventriloquist Kellie Haines, Magrau and UBC medical student Tsz Shing (Brandon) Ng pose with Beyond Your Eye Productions’ Carmen Klotz left, and Sharron Bates during a video filming session. (contributed photo)

Making the ER less scary for kids: B.C. doctor enlists help of puppeteer

Videos featuring ventriloquist and colourful puppet Magrau are free for any hospital to use

Peace Arch Hospital doctor Amir Behboudi, front, with puppeteer and ventriloquist Kellie Haines, Magrau and UBC medical student Tsz Shing (Brandon) Ng pose with Beyond Your Eye Productions’ Carmen Klotz left, and Sharron Bates during a video filming session. (contributed photo)
Strata corporations in B.C. can still restrict short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or VRBO rental services, with bylaws, despite new legislation introduced by the provincial government last November. (Unsplash photo)

Stratas can still say ‘no’ to short-term stays despite ban on other rental restrictions

Short-term rentals such as Airbnb, VRBO considered business activities

Strata corporations in B.C. can still restrict short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or VRBO rental services, with bylaws, despite new legislation introduced by the provincial government last November. (Unsplash photo)