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Police say speed a factor in early morning crash that killed Surrey man

Police say speed a factor in early morning crash that killed Surrey man

The victim, age 36, was pronounced dead at the scene, in the 180000-block of Fraser Highway.

Police say speed a factor in early morning crash that killed Surrey man
Smoke alarm alerted tenants to Surrey house fire overnight

Smoke alarm alerted tenants to Surrey house fire overnight

The fire happened at about 3:30 a.m., in the 9600-block of 154th Street. Investigators are trying to determine the cause.

Smoke alarm alerted tenants to Surrey house fire overnight
Akash Chand, 18, has autism has been in and out of hospital because of of his “self-injurious behaviour.” His father Bimal is desperate to find help.

AUTISM: Surrey man’s self-abuse may kill him without help, father says

An advocate says the family’s ‘horrific’ situation points to a larger problem, one she suspects is hurting many more families across B.C.

Akash Chand, 18, has autism has been in and out of hospital because of of his “self-injurious behaviour.” His father Bimal is desperate to find help.
The Chainsmokers in a promo photo.
The Chainsmokers in a promo photo.
Crowd views student artwork on screens at Surrey Art Gallery

MINTY: ‘Work of Art’ event in Newton means business for artists

Also: 'Canada 150 Art by Surrey Students' show at Surrey Art Gallery

Crowd views student artwork on screens at Surrey Art Gallery
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Roses and Rotten Tomatoes (March 2, 2017)

A weekly collection of compliments and complaints sent in by readers

  • Mar 2, 2017
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Between the two of them, Amy Reid and Beau Simpson are up for three provincial journalism awards this year.

‘Now’ nominated for three provincial journalism awards

Between the two of them, reporter Amy Reid and editor Beau Simpson are up for three 2017 Ma Murray Commmunity Newspaper awards.

  • Mar 2, 2017
Between the two of them, Amy Reid and Beau Simpson are up for three provincial journalism awards this year.
Between the two of them, Amy Reid and Beau Simpson are up for three provincial journalism awards this year.

‘Now’ nominated for three provincial journalism awards

Between the two of them, reporter Amy Reid and editor Beau Simpson are up for three 2017 Ma Murray Commmunity Newspaper awards

  • Mar 2, 2017
Between the two of them, Amy Reid and Beau Simpson are up for three provincial journalism awards this year.
In this week's editorial, we argue the B.C. government should deny a pay-for-plasma company’s application for a licence to operate in B.C.

OUR VIEW: Pay-for-plasma clinics are not worth risk in B.C.

Blood is something everyone has to sell – this includes people whose risky behaviour renders them spectacularly at risk

  • Mar 2, 2017
In this week's editorial, we argue the B.C. government should deny a pay-for-plasma company’s application for a licence to operate in B.C.
Panorama Ridge Thunder senior girls players celebrate their Goodwill Basketball Classic tourney championship following a 76-71 win over Tweedsmuir Panthers on Jan. 7 at Tweedsmuir's gym.

Surrey rivals play in B.C. hoops semifinals: Tweedsmuir and Panorama Ridge to clash Friday

Senior girls teams win Elite Eight round games on Thursday

Panorama Ridge Thunder senior girls players celebrate their Goodwill Basketball Classic tourney championship following a 76-71 win over Tweedsmuir Panthers on Jan. 7 at Tweedsmuir's gym.
Surrey vigil for victims of violence

Surrey vigil for victims of violence

Guest speakers at the vigil will be Rosy Batalia, Kal Dosanjh, Natasha Raey, Brandi Leifso and Balbir Girm.

  • Mar 1, 2017
Surrey vigil for victims of violence
Protesters do their thing outside Trump Tower in Vancouver on Tuesday morning.

SIMPSON: Vancouver’s Trump Tower ‘protest’ was, like, an exercise in silliness

Let’s be honest with each other here. The scene that played out on Tuesday was ridiculous. Plain and simple.

Protesters do their thing outside Trump Tower in Vancouver on Tuesday morning.
Charges have been laid against (from left) Fabiola Diaz, Shane Takakenew Jr. and Shane Takakenew Sr. in connection to a series of property crimes in Surrey and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Surrey Mounties bust father, son for property crimes

They are in custody while a woman has been released on bail.

Charges have been laid against (from left) Fabiola Diaz, Shane Takakenew Jr. and Shane Takakenew Sr. in connection to a series of property crimes in Surrey and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.
'Tomboy Survival Guide' plays Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall on Friday, March 10.

THREE THINGS TO DO in Surrey: Ivan Coyote’s ‘Tomboy Survival Guide’ and more

Also: An International Women's Day Celebration at QE, party at airport hangar

'Tomboy Survival Guide' plays Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall on Friday, March 10.
NDP MLA Shane Simpson speaking to the audience at a KPU forum on PSTD last Friday. Simpson talked about legislative changes he's tabled aimed at better helping and supporting first responders suffering from the disorder.

First responders with PTSD treated like ‘chump change,’ says former 911 operator at Surrey forum

KPU forum highlights need for legislative changes to WorkSafeBC to better support first responders with PTSD

NDP MLA Shane Simpson speaking to the audience at a KPU forum on PSTD last Friday. Simpson talked about legislative changes he's tabled aimed at better helping and supporting first responders suffering from the disorder.
Holy Cross guard Uyi Ologhola drives around a Walnut Grove defender during the Fraser Valley senior boys basketball finals, played on Sunday (Feb. 26) at Langley Events Centre.

BASKETBALL: Young talent pushes Holy Cross to senior boys provincials

Crusaders head to the LEC next week as #2 in the Fraser Valley

  • Mar 1, 2017
Holy Cross guard Uyi Ologhola drives around a Walnut Grove defender during the Fraser Valley senior boys basketball finals, played on Sunday (Feb. 26) at Langley Events Centre.
Surrey-based Bergmann Piano Duo plays a pair of Surrey venues this month. See listings under Concerts.

SURREY EVENTS GUIDE (March 2 and beyond)

Comedy shows, theatre, music and more in our weekly calendar

  • Mar 1, 2017
Surrey-based Bergmann Piano Duo plays a pair of Surrey venues this month. See listings under Concerts.
New trial ordered for man convicted by Surrey judge

New trial ordered for man convicted by Surrey judge

The case centered on a break-in at a bottle depot in Aldergrove in 2014.

New trial ordered for man convicted by Surrey judge
Panorama Ridge and Lord Tweedsmuir senior girls basketball teams in action during the 2017 Surrey Goodwill Classic tournament held in January.

Two Surrey teams at AAA girls provincial basketball championships

Panorama Ridge and Lord Tweedsmuir squads open tourney on Wednesday

Panorama Ridge and Lord Tweedsmuir senior girls basketball teams in action during the 2017 Surrey Goodwill Classic tournament held in January.
Bhangra band En Karma.

En Karma returns with ‘She Kills’ song/video, remixed by Sanjay Seran

Longtime local bhangra-fusion band shot the clip in Vancouver

Bhangra band En Karma.