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It’s election day in B.C. (Black Press files)

It’s Election Day in B.C.: Here’s what you need to know to vote

B.C.'s snap election has already broken records for advance voter turnout, mail-in ballots

  • Oct 24, 2020
It’s election day in B.C. (Black Press files)
Advance polling begins on Oct. 15, 2020, across B.C. in the 2020 snap election. (Black Press files)

B.C. VOTES 2020: Advance voting begins today in Cloverdale and Clayton

Advance voting runs from Oct. 15 to Oct. 21 in B.C.'s election

  • Oct 15, 2020
Advance polling begins on Oct. 15, 2020, across B.C. in the 2020 snap election. (Black Press files)
The electoral district of Surrey-Cloverdale. (Image via Elections B.C.)

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Five in the running for the riding of Surrey-Cloverdale

Liberal, NDP, Green, Conservative, and an independent candidate vie for seat

  • Oct 12, 2020
The electoral district of Surrey-Cloverdale. (Image via Elections B.C.)
A customer leaves London Drugs in Cloverdale Oct. 6, 2020. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Notice of Retraction

Story on website was incorrect

  • Oct 7, 2020
A customer leaves London Drugs in Cloverdale Oct. 6, 2020. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
A “Keep the RCMP in Surrey” sign. Walter van Halst writes, “From White Rock to Whalley and from Scott Road to the Langley Bypass, there are now more lawn signs demanding to save the RCMP than all parties combined had in the last B.C. election.” (Photo: Walter van Halst)

OPINION: It’s Time for Surrey to be Heard

Which party will listen to Surrey voters?

  • Sep 23, 2020
A “Keep the RCMP in Surrey” sign. Walter van Halst writes, “From White Rock to Whalley and from Scott Road to the Langley Bypass, there are now more lawn signs demanding to save the RCMP than all parties combined had in the last B.C. election.” (Photo: Walter van Halst)
Surrey firefighters attend the scene of a single vehicle rollover in Clayton Sept 2. The crash occurred on 70th Avenue between 188th and 189th Streets. (Photo: Matthew Hanrahan)

UPDATE: Car flips in Clayton

Single vehicle rollover closes 70th Avenue in Clayton Heights

  • Sep 2, 2020
Surrey firefighters attend the scene of a single vehicle rollover in Clayton Sept 2. The crash occurred on 70th Avenue between 188th and 189th Streets. (Photo: Matthew Hanrahan)
Where’s the best place to grab a burger in Cloverdale? The Cloverdale Reporter’s fourth-annual ‘Best of Cloverdale’ contest is looking to honour the best of what our community has to offer. (Dan Gold / Unsplash)

‘Best of Cloverdale’ contest returns

Voters can cast ballots once a day until Sept. 5; enter to win $250 gift card for Save-On-Foods

  • Aug 6, 2020
Where’s the best place to grab a burger in Cloverdale? The Cloverdale Reporter’s fourth-annual ‘Best of Cloverdale’ contest is looking to honour the best of what our community has to offer. (Dan Gold / Unsplash)
Lord Tweedsmuir football players swarm a lone W.J. Mouat Hawk Nov. 8, 2019 at Cloverdale Athletic Park. High school athletes still don’t know whether they will be playing sports this fall or not. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Future still uncertain for B.C. high school sports this fall

B.C. School Sports working on detailed return-to-sport plan

  • Jul 23, 2020
Lord Tweedsmuir football players swarm a lone W.J. Mouat Hawk Nov. 8, 2019 at Cloverdale Athletic Park. High school athletes still don’t know whether they will be playing sports this fall or not. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Margaret Trudeau speaks to the audience at fans at a We Day event in Toronto, on Thursday, September 20, 2018. The Conservatives say they want a criminal investigation into the Liberal government’s decision to award a $900-million contract to the WE organization. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

COLUMN: Me to We Scandal – Should Teachers Be Recruiters?

Classrooms must be centres for education, not indoctrination

  • Jul 15, 2020
Margaret Trudeau speaks to the audience at fans at a We Day event in Toronto, on Thursday, September 20, 2018. The Conservatives say they want a criminal investigation into the Liberal government’s decision to award a $900-million contract to the WE organization. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
An employee at the Cloverdale McDonald’s on Highway 10 has tested positive for COVID-19. (Image via Google Maps)

BREAKING: Cloverdale McDonald’s employee tests positive for COVID-19

McDonald's Canada immediately shut down the restaurant

  • Jul 7, 2020
An employee at the Cloverdale McDonald’s on Highway 10 has tested positive for COVID-19. (Image via Google Maps)
The minimum wage in B.C. jumped by 75 cents to $14.60 an hour on Monday, June 1. Stephany Garber Black writes the timing of the increase “couldn’t be better.” (Black Press File Photo)

COLUMN: Timing just right for raising minimum wage

Raising minimum wage will protect human life and reduce poverty, writes Garber Black

  • Jul 2, 2020
The minimum wage in B.C. jumped by 75 cents to $14.60 an hour on Monday, June 1. Stephany Garber Black writes the timing of the increase “couldn’t be better.” (Black Press File Photo)
Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux delivers toys to Salish Secondary student volunteers Dec. 12 . Cadieux says shopping locally can help alleviate some of the economic burdens facing British Columbians. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Love Cloverdale? Shop Local!

British Columbia's economy will feel the effects for some time to come.

  • Jun 11, 2020
Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux delivers toys to Salish Secondary student volunteers Dec. 12 . Cadieux says shopping locally can help alleviate some of the economic burdens facing British Columbians. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Venus Cleaners sits shuttered, along with many other Cloverdale businesses, because of COVID-19. Walter van Halst strolled through Cloverdale one day and reflected on its storied history and indefatigable resilience. (Photo: Walter van Halst)

Cloverdale Strong: our town in a pandemic

Shuttered businesses dot Cloverdale's empty streets

  • May 14, 2020
Venus Cleaners sits shuttered, along with many other Cloverdale businesses, because of COVID-19. Walter van Halst strolled through Cloverdale one day and reflected on its storied history and indefatigable resilience. (Photo: Walter van Halst)
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Help the ‘Cloverdale Reporter’ continue its mission to provide trusted local news

Facing changes together: Your community, your journalists

  • May 14, 2020
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TWU Spartan Daniel Clement rises into the air to reel in a line-out throw during a night game at Sullivan Heights Park Nov. 22, 2019. Bayside rugby director Andy Blackburn ignited some chatter in April when he once again floated the idea to change the structure of the province’s rugby season. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

OPINION: Should BC Rugby change the structure of their season?

Disjointed game schedule adds to player safety issues and participation burnout

  • May 13, 2020
TWU Spartan Daniel Clement rises into the air to reel in a line-out throw during a night game at Sullivan Heights Park Nov. 22, 2019. Bayside rugby director Andy Blackburn ignited some chatter in April when he once again floated the idea to change the structure of the province’s rugby season. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Closed for in-person visits, the Museum of Surrey has launched a new digital exhibit called “Discover Your Story: We Can Help!” The online exhibit aims to inspire people to discover their roots and create their own family trees. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Museum of Surrey launches online exhibit

Cloverdale museum encourages people to discover their family history

  • May 11, 2020
Closed for in-person visits, the Museum of Surrey has launched a new digital exhibit called “Discover Your Story: We Can Help!” The online exhibit aims to inspire people to discover their roots and create their own family trees. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Messages of support for frontline workers are seen in a window in Cloverdale. Christina Park writes that “even with so much uncertainty, people are finding ways to get through this pandemic.” (Photo: Christina Park)

OPINION: Finding hope during the COVID-19 pandemic

It is heartwarming to see people supporting each other

  • Apr 28, 2020
Messages of support for frontline workers are seen in a window in Cloverdale. Christina Park writes that “even with so much uncertainty, people are finding ways to get through this pandemic.” (Photo: Christina Park)
Now is the time when the importance of accurate, ethical reporting is critical – perhaps as never before.

Help the ‘Cloverdale Reporter’ continue its mission to provide trusted local news

The importance of accurate, ethical reporting is critical - perhaps as never before

  • Apr 21, 2020
Now is the time when the importance of accurate, ethical reporting is critical – perhaps as never before.
Surrey Historical Society president Michael Gibbs (right) awards former MP John Aldag with a certificate of appreciation Feb. 8. Gibbs recently offered advice on how to stay connected during the pandemic. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Surrey Historical Society president offers advice on staying connected and sharing one’s ‘heritage’ during pandemic

'Now is a good time to look around for old letters, photos, and journals'

  • Apr 6, 2020
Surrey Historical Society president Michael Gibbs (right) awards former MP John Aldag with a certificate of appreciation Feb. 8. Gibbs recently offered advice on how to stay connected during the pandemic. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Conservative MP Tamara Jansen unseated Liberal incumbent John Aldag in the Cloverdale-Langley City riding during the October federal election.

MP Tamara Jansen to donate pay raise to Surrey-based charity

Members of Parliament to receive legislated pay raise Wednesday, April 1

  • Apr 1, 2020
Conservative MP Tamara Jansen unseated Liberal incumbent John Aldag in the Cloverdale-Langley City riding during the October federal election.