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Editorial cartoon by Ingrid Rice.

SIMPSON: You can’t breathe without offending somebody these days

New poll confirms it – even overly sensitive people like me are all sick and tired of everybody being offended by everything.

Editorial cartoon by Ingrid Rice.
Cindy Dalglish and Councillor Tom Gill.

SIMPSON: More townhomes, more frustration, more rambling from Surrey’s ‘leaders’

Could it be? Could city council actually make decisions based on what residents want? Did we have them all wrong after all? Sadly, no.

Cindy Dalglish and Councillor Tom Gill.
More shots were fired in Newton Monday night, police say.

Two vehicles seen driving away after more shots fired in Surrey

Police talking to neighbours in the 12800 block of 60 Avenue area of Surrey this morning after more shots were fired in Newton Monday night.

More shots were fired in Newton Monday night, police say.
Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.

SIMPSON: I’ve lost patience for hypocritical mourners and entitled dog owners

Two days laid out on couch with flu does two things. It makes you surly – and it gives you lots of time to think and form opinions.

Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.
Surrey RCMP

Surrey police investigate after man says he was assaulted and held captive in Whalley

Surrey RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit is wanting to speak to witnesses after 'targeted incident' on Whalley Boulevard Thursday night

Surrey RCMP
Surrey's Brent Burgher has lived with Tourette's since he was nine years old. Living with the disorder can be heart-wrenching and lonely, but the way he looks at life is unarguably inspiring.

BEING BRENT: What life is like when you have Tourette’s in Surrey

Spending time with Surrey's Brent Burgher may lead to a few uncomfortable moments but it will forever change the way you view Tourette’s

Surrey's Brent Burgher has lived with Tourette's since he was nine years old. Living with the disorder can be heart-wrenching and lonely, but the way he looks at life is unarguably inspiring.
Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.

SIMPSON: How a guy with Tourette’s became a family friend

Tourette's must be a terrible thing to live with but Brent Burgher's positive outlook is sure to inspire everyone who reads his story.

Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.
Chetan Jhooty of Surrey Pegasus FC.

SOCCER: Surrey Pegasus plays for provincial title Saturday in Victoria

A win this weekend would send Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier division team to nationals for first time since 2011

Chetan Jhooty of Surrey Pegasus FC.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s manager of emergency planning Kyle Klein, and Now editor Beau Simpson, right, ride the Shake Zone in at the Surrey campus on Tuesday.

SIMPSON: When you shake rattle and roll, you’re best to drop, cover and hold on

Will I sleep better after experiencing a simulated 8.0 earthquake? Probably not. But at least I feel more prepared and better educated

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s manager of emergency planning Kyle Klein, and Now editor Beau Simpson, right, ride the Shake Zone in at the Surrey campus on Tuesday.
Investigators at the scene of a shooting near Surrey's Bear Creek Park on Monday.

SIMPSON: With so much to say about crime in Surrey, using ‘bullet points’ is apropos

Two words come to mind – déjà vu. Well, there are other two-word phrases that come to mind but that’s the only publishable one.

Investigators at the scene of a shooting near Surrey's Bear Creek Park on Monday.
Bad Axe Throwing is bringing B.C.’s first urban axe throwing club to Newton. It expects to host an open house in Mid-May.

Bad Axe Throwing is bringing ‘darts on steroids’ to Surrey

Opening in May, rapidly growing urban axe throwing club is expected to be a big draw in Newton for special events

Bad Axe Throwing is bringing B.C.’s first urban axe throwing club to Newton. It expects to host an open house in Mid-May.
Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.

SIMPSON: Surrey’s diversity unit is great but a cop’s smile is free

If cops are going to talk about engaging the public in a meaningful way, why don't they simply start with the basics?

Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.
Jen Temple hopes her simple story will inspire other acts of kindness.

Cloverdale woman hopes simple story will inspire other acts of kindness

'It only takes one kind gesture to make someone feel special,' says Jen Temple after heartwarming interaction with homeless man

Jen Temple hopes her simple story will inspire other acts of kindness.
Jody Nelson, crime prevention programs co-ordinator for Surrey RCMP District 4, says Block Watch is considered to be one of the most successful programs supported by the RCMP and the city.

PUBLIC ON PATROL: Across Surrey, neighbours are watching out for neighbours

Recognizing police can’t be everywhere, Block Watch volunteers across Surrey are empowering their neighbourhoods with information

Jody Nelson, crime prevention programs co-ordinator for Surrey RCMP District 4, says Block Watch is considered to be one of the most successful programs supported by the RCMP and the city.
Jordan Buna, shown here during a recent presentation in Surrey, is on a mission to educate people about the harsh realities of gang life.

From gangster to guide: Surrey parents hear cautionary tale

Jordan Buna is urging youth – and their parents – across the province to learn from his mistakes and make better choices.

Jordan Buna, shown here during a recent presentation in Surrey, is on a mission to educate people about the harsh realities of gang life.
The City of Surrey wants to position Cloverdale’s town centre as a denser, more walkable community – one with a “vibe.”

Cloverdale’s brand offers ‘excellent bones to build on,’ city says

City of Surrey updates business community on plans for Cloverdale's town centre

The City of Surrey wants to position Cloverdale’s town centre as a denser, more walkable community – one with a “vibe.”
Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.

SIMPSON: Complaints to newsroom show we’re loathe to give up control of our image

A stroke of a key – that’s all it takes. Don’t want someone to see a photo? Delete it. Think a photo is unflattering? Untag yourself.

Beau Simpson is editor of the Now. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com.
Parents are invited to a forum at a Surrey high school on gang violence.

Parents invited to forum at Surrey high school that sheds light on gang lifestyle

A Surrey PAC hopes a powerful presentation will help parents understand the pressures on children and ultimately keep them out of gangs

Parents are invited to a forum at a Surrey high school on gang violence.
Brothers Allan Paplinski, left, and Dennis Paplinski, right, are using their vintage store in downtown Cloverdale to help support Gary Oliver’s Urban Safari Rescue Society, centre.

Surrey brothers’ vintage store goes old school for good cause

Urban Safari Vintage Store in downtown Cloverdale is good for music lovers and exotic animals alike

Brothers Allan Paplinski, left, and Dennis Paplinski, right, are using their vintage store in downtown Cloverdale to help support Gary Oliver’s Urban Safari Rescue Society, centre.
Last week, pedestrians were hurt in four separate crashes. Most recently, a 77-year-old woman was hit while crossing the intersection southbound at 72nd Avenue and 121st Street.

Surrey police urge caution after four pedestrians hit by cars in four days

In most recent crash, 77-year-old woman hit while crossing intersection Saturday morning

Last week, pedestrians were hurt in four separate crashes. Most recently, a 77-year-old woman was hit while crossing the intersection southbound at 72nd Avenue and 121st Street.