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There was a police incident at Surrey's Clayton Heights Secondary on Tuesday (April 18).

Police incident at Surrey’s Clayton Heights Secondary

'A student had become very agitated while in a teacher's office and police were called to assist in managing the situation' principle writes

 

Surrey native Michael Rasmussen of the Tri-City Americans will likely be a first round selection in June's NHL Entry Draft.

Surrey’s Michael Rasmussen highly-rated in NHL draft rankings

Tri-City Americans centre ranked sixth among North American skaters

  • Apr 18, 2017

 

A player from Surrey United U17 (right) races for the ball during a game against South West United of Calgary at the Whitecaps FC Showcase at Newton Athletic Park. More than 100 teams participated at the event, held on April 14 and 15.

Surrey soccer players showcase skills for university scouts

Whitecaps FC Showcase attracts more than 100 teams to Newton Athletic Park

  • Apr 18, 2017

 

Tony McAleer, a former organizer for the White Aryan Resistance (WAR), is now the executive director of Life After Hate.

Former white supremacist to speak at Surrey forum

Tony McAleer is a guest at Kids Play Foundation event Wednesday

Tony McAleer, a former organizer for the White Aryan Resistance (WAR), is now the executive director of Life After Hate.
Westcoast Harmony Chorus performs its gold-medal winning performance at the Division AA International Harmony Classic in Denver, Colorado, in 2012.

MINTY: Sing in spring with Rhayne in Surrey, or listen in with some Sweet Adelines

Popular 'Love to Sing' classes return to Surrey Arts Centre

Westcoast Harmony Chorus performs its gold-medal winning performance at the Division AA International Harmony Classic in Denver, Colorado, in 2012.
Young ballroom dancers Melissa Fung and Shawn Shi rehearse for this weekend’s Canadian Closed Championships event, held in Richmond.

BALLROOM BLITZ: Surrey boy among hundreds of dancers at big weekend event in Richmond

Canadian Closed Championships draws Canada’s top ballroom dancers to hotel in Richmond

Young ballroom dancers Melissa Fung and Shawn Shi rehearse for this weekend’s Canadian Closed Championships event, held in Richmond.
Drummer Daniel Adair (left) and his Nickelback bandmates will play Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Oct. 1.

Nickelback rocks again, and the band’s Surrey-raised drummer is loving it

Current Langley resident Daniel Adair talks about a new album, tour and the good life after a dozen years as a member of the band

Drummer Daniel Adair (left) and his Nickelback bandmates will play Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Oct. 1.
Surrey homicide victim Amandeep Bath

Two men sentenced in Surrey homicide

Two men have been sentenced in connection with the 2004 shooting death of Amandeep Singh Bath in Whalley.

Surrey homicide victim Amandeep Bath
Kenneth Wetherald was last seen at approximately 12 a.m. on April 12, 2017.

UPDATE: Missing mute man Kenneth Wetherald found safe, Surrey RCMP say

Wetherald went missing at roughly 12 a.m. on April 12 in the 13200-block of 96th Avenue.

Kenneth Wetherald was last seen at approximately 12 a.m. on April 12, 2017.
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Roses and Rotten Tomatoes (April 14, 2017)

A weekly collection of compliments and complaints sent in by readers

  • Apr 13, 2017
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Beau Simpson is editor of the Now-Leader. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com

SIMPSON: One-parent households, you have my utmost respect

In Canada, there are more than 1.6 million lone-parent families – and I tip my hat to every single one of them

Beau Simpson is editor of the Now-Leader. He can be reached at beau.simpson@thenownewspaper.com
William Joseph Carter was last seen on April 11 in the North Surrey area. He has not been seen or heard from since.

Police ask for help finding missing man who frequents Surrey’s 135A Street

Surrey RCMP concerned for William Carter's well-being after he disappeared on April 11

William Joseph Carter was last seen on April 11 in the North Surrey area. He has not been seen or heard from since.
Troy Toma strums a tune at Cadence School of Music, which he owns and operates. On Sunday night, Toma released his latest EP, Cold Love, at Gabby's Country Cabaret in Langley.

Surrey musician changes his tune and goes country after 30 years

After 30 years and about 1,000 live performances, Troy Toma has added a little twang to his music with his new album

  • Apr 13, 2017
Troy Toma strums a tune at Cadence School of Music, which he owns and operates. On Sunday night, Toma released his latest EP, Cold Love, at Gabby's Country Cabaret in Langley.
Treyson Cerrato won a provincial championship in the National Open category at the B.C. Championships and qualified for the national championships next month in Montreal.

Surrey gymnast qualifies for nationals

Treyson Cerrato wins provincial championship, will compete at Canadian Championships in Montreal

  • Apr 13, 2017
Treyson Cerrato won a provincial championship in the National Open category at the B.C. Championships and qualified for the national championships next month in Montreal.
Bylaw enforcement supervisor Dave Berar, left, and Surrey RCMP Sgt. Trevor Dinwoodie of the Surrey Outreach Team stand on 135A Street, just outside their command centre.

VIDEO: Surrey Outreach Team strives to balance compassion with enforcement

Despite massive challenges on city streets, Surrey Outreach Team says success stories ‘amazing’

Bylaw enforcement supervisor Dave Berar, left, and Surrey RCMP Sgt. Trevor Dinwoodie of the Surrey Outreach Team stand on 135A Street, just outside their command centre.
The Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival at Cloverdale Fairgrounds in 2015.

THREE THINGS TO DO in Surrey: Food truck fest, Darts Hill garden sale, ‘High Muck a Muck’ at gallery

A weekly guide to some go-to events happening in Surrey

The Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival at Cloverdale Fairgrounds in 2015.
The stage is set for the 2017 Surrey's 'Top 25 Under 25' awards event, to be held Thursday, April 20 at the Sheraton hotel in Guildford.

Meet Surrey's 'Top 25 Under 25' award winners, to be celebrated April 20 in Guildford

Annual event to feature keynote speaker Curtis Christopherson, the 2016 Surrey Business Person of the Year

The stage is set for the 2017 Surrey's 'Top 25 Under 25' awards event, to be held Thursday, April 20 at the Sheraton hotel in Guildford.
Surrey's Malcolm Gendall, 17, has set two provincial powerlifting records.

Surrey Special Olympic teen sets two provincial powerlifting records

Surrey Special Olympics BC powerlifter Malcolm Gendall set two records during his first-ever tournament last year.

  • Apr 12, 2017
Surrey's Malcolm Gendall, 17, has set two provincial powerlifting records.
Surrey staging all-candidates meeting on affordable housing, homelessness and poverty

Surrey staging all-candidates meeting on affordable housing, homelessness and poverty

Susan Sanderson of the Realistic Success Recovery Society said invitations sent to all Liberal, NDP and Green Party candidates in Surrey.

Surrey staging all-candidates meeting on affordable housing, homelessness and poverty
Madison Fisher, Harry Pering and Margaret Shearman (from left) star in the Surrey Little Theatre production of “Homechild,” a drama written by Joan MacLeod. The play opens on April 20. See listing under Theatre/Stage.

SURREY EVENTS CALENDAR (for April 12 and beyond)

Concerts, plays, business events and more in our weekly guide

  • Apr 12, 2017
Madison Fisher, Harry Pering and Margaret Shearman (from left) star in the Surrey Little Theatre production of “Homechild,” a drama written by Joan MacLeod. The play opens on April 20. See listing under Theatre/Stage.