Kevin Diakiw

Surrey is looking to restrict vaping as it already does smoking.

Vaping to be treated as smoking in Surrey

This city will be the first in the province to pass a bylaw restricting where people can vape

Surrey is looking to restrict vaping as it already does smoking.
Police respond to shooting in Newton on Wednesday.

RCMP seek witnesses to shots fired

Newton shooting believed to be a targeted incident at Newton home

Police respond to shooting in Newton on Wednesday.
By-law officers will enforce low-level incidents of graffiti, littering and unkept properties, an approach the city hopes will deter criminals from committing more serious crimes.

Winning back Whalley

City is reworking an old initiative to focus enforcement on small crimes in North Surrey

By-law officers will enforce low-level incidents of graffiti, littering and unkept properties, an approach the city hopes will deter criminals from committing more serious crimes.
Police respond to a body found in a minivan in North Surrey.

Man who died not a victim of foul play: RCMP

Surrey RCMP have shut down part of King George Boulevard between 128 Avenue and Bridgeview Drive

Police respond to a body found in a minivan in North Surrey.
The supermoon over Surrey Wednesday morning.

Supermoon over Surrey

Stargazers have clear skies and a close moon to take in on Wednesday

The supermoon over Surrey Wednesday morning.
Surrey RCMP responded to the stabbing of a teen Sunday night. A suspect has been arrested.

Teen stabbed in Newton home

Surrey RCMP have arrested the person they believe is responsible for the act of violence

Surrey RCMP responded to the stabbing of a teen Sunday night. A suspect has been arrested.
Surrey is looking at a budget calling for more bylaw officers to augment police.

12 more RCMP coming to Surrey next year

Surrey is hiring four more bylaw officers than planned to augment police services

Surrey is looking at a budget calling for more bylaw officers to augment police.
This tree fell across Fraser Highway at about 146 Street at 11 a.m. Monday (Dec.12). The road was closed between 144-and 148 Streets, while crews removed it.

Tree shuts down Fraser Highway in Surrey

On Monday, a tree fell on Fraser at about 146 Street, shutting down traffic in both directions.

This tree fell across Fraser Highway at about 146 Street at 11 a.m. Monday (Dec.12). The road was closed between 144-and 148 Streets, while crews removed it.
Lisa Lin shovels her sidewalk in front of her 160 Street home with a dustpan Monday morning.

Snow storm hits Surrey and region Monday

A number of private schools are closed in the Surrey area, and side roads are socked in.

Lisa Lin shovels her sidewalk in front of her 160 Street home with a dustpan Monday morning.
Surrey property taxes are slated to go up by $123 for the owner of the average home.

Taxes in Surrey are set to soar

City's finance committee considers taxes, levies and fees that will see a $123 hike to the average home

Surrey property taxes are slated to go up by $123 for the owner of the average home.
Surrey Manager of Bylaw Enforcement Jas Rehal is bringing forward tougher language to the city's dog bylaw.

Two attacking Surrey pit bulls will be put down

Bylaw manager bringing forward recommendations for tougher regulations in city's existing dog legislation.

Surrey Manager of Bylaw Enforcement Jas Rehal is bringing forward tougher language to the city's dog bylaw.
Michael Levy is suing the province and the Crime Victim Assistance Program.

Surrey victim of axe attack sues B.C.

Michael Levy claims the Criminal Victim Assistance Program failed to continue covering the costs of his care after he was paralyzed.

Michael Levy is suing the province and the Crime Victim Assistance Program.
Weather Canada says a snow storm is on the way for the Lower Mainland.

City plans for snow storm

Surrey Road crews will hit the major routes first, then second-priority roads, then the rest

Weather Canada says a snow storm is on the way for the Lower Mainland.
Safe consumption sites for drug users will be located next to the Health Solutions AIDS clinic on ‘The Strip’ in Whalley (above), and near Quibble Creek Sobering Centre near Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Safe injection sites picked for Surrey

City gives early approval to two-year pilot project in response to drug overdose crisis.

Safe consumption sites for drug users will be located next to the Health Solutions AIDS clinic on ‘The Strip’ in Whalley (above), and near Quibble Creek Sobering Centre near Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Several homeless camped out on Surrey's notorious strip on 135A Street.

Program to attack Surrey’s `strip’

A dozen police officers and four bylaw officers will provide 24/7 presence on the troubled strip on 135A Street

Several homeless camped out on Surrey's notorious strip on 135A Street.
The fentanyl-fuelled overdose crisis in the region is not just impacting ‘drug users and whatnot,’ according to Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. spokesperson Dave Leary. ‘This impacts everybody. ’

First responders feeling the fentanyl crush

Overdose-related emergency calls are 'through the roof' and the region is at least 25 ambulances short to handle regular medical demands.

The fentanyl-fuelled overdose crisis in the region is not just impacting ‘drug users and whatnot,’ according to Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. spokesperson Dave Leary. ‘This impacts everybody. ’
A video image taken during a Sept. 7 sting by Surrey Creep Catcher.

Surrey cop’s court date moved forward

Mountie charged with child luring due to appear in court on Dec. 21 after delay on Wednesday.

A video image taken during a Sept. 7 sting by Surrey Creep Catcher.
Ryder, a black lab that was attacked by a Surrey woman last year.

No jail time for brutalizing a dog

Lindsey Susan Hirtreiter given two years probation for a savage attack on a black Labrador in Surrey last year

Ryder, a black lab that was attacked by a Surrey woman last year.
Slain Surrey realtor Colin Hill

Guilty plea in murder of Surrey realtor Colin Hill

In a surprise move, Khouri Lamar Green has entered a guilty plea for second-degree murder.

Slain Surrey realtor Colin Hill
Angelina Ryan, 37 years old and eight months pregnant, knows firsthand about the dangers of fentanyl. She has been brought back to life five times after overdosing on the drug and struggles with the debilitating effects of addiction.

The faces of fentanyl

Presence of the deadly opioid takes its toll on drug users and outreach workers on the streets of Whalley.

Angelina Ryan, 37 years old and eight months pregnant, knows firsthand about the dangers of fentanyl. She has been brought back to life five times after overdosing on the drug and struggles with the debilitating effects of addiction.