Calls for Surrey mayor to quit grow louder

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum during an event at Surrey City Hall on Oct. 5, 2021. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
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Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau, right, is checked by Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid during first period NHL second-round playoff hockey action in Edmonton, Tuesday, May 24, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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Teagan Dunnett made her BC Junior Tier 1 Lacrosse League debut for the Langley Thunder this season, becoming what is believed to be the first female lacrosse player to suit up in the league’s history. (Ryan Molag, Langley Events Centre/Special to Langley Advance Times)

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B.C. couple concerned about pooches consuming pot after dog’s scary situation

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Tribal Parks Guardians improve access to Big Tree Trail near Tofino

Tribal Parks Guardians improve access to Big Tree Trail near Tofino

Devon Franks was dismayed to see the pile of mementos and trinkets left by families had been stripped from gravesites at the Langley Lawn cemetery operated by the Township of Langley at 4393 208th St. in Brookswood. She and husband Robbie made the discovery during a visit on Friday, May 21. (Robbie Franks/Special to Langley Advance Times)

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Police walk near Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

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“The last few years have been tough for parents as they try to navigate challenges, and many are concerned about their child’s learning or skills due to school disruptions,” says Vijay Dhanoa. “An option for some may be to team up with a qualified tutor this summer.”

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      Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen, centre, reacts as Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman celebrates his goal during second period NHL second round playoff hockey action against the Edmonton Oilers in Calgary, Wednesday, May 18, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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      Surrey RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in a home on Saturday morning. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)

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      Mayor George Harvie announced his full slate of Achieving For Delta candidates on Tuesday, May 24: (from left) council candidates Jennifer Johal and Rod Binder, trustee candidate Maury Kask, Trustee Erica Beard, Mayor George Harvie, trustee candidate Masako Gooch, council candidate Trustee Daniel Boisvert, Trustee Val Windsor, council candidate Trustee Jessie Dosanjh, Coun. Dylan Kruger, trustee candidates Nimmi Daula, Ammen Dhillon and Joe Muego, and Coun. Alicia Guichon.

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      Patrick Peters (left), Janet Howell, and Rick Hugh put on a small rodeo event in Hawthorne Square May 21 to help promote the 2023 Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair. (Photo: submitted)

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      The White Rock Pier will be lit purple tonight (May 24) to mark World Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. (File photo/Aaron Hinks)

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      Betty Jean Davies

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      Dilber Mann gets a closer look at some of the fictional-character statues he brought to the Museum of Surrey for an exhibit called “Inspiration X.” (Submitted photo)

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      Iranian soccer player Omid Nor Afkan carries his national flag as he celebrates qualifying for 2022 World Cup after defeating Iraq, at the Azadi stadium in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 27, 2022. Canada is set to host Iran in a friendly match in Vancouver on June 5, but controversy about the game has swirled. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Vahid Salemi

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      Canada’s Brock Webster runs for his second try against Scotland during HSBC Canada Sevens rugby action, in Vancouver, on Sunday, April 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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      The Canadian men tied for 15th after falling 27-7 to Wales

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      Bruce Cameron has been a pollster and strategist for over 35 years, working initially for Gallup Polls, Decima Research and the Angus Reid Group before founding his own consultancy, Return On Insight. (Black Press Media files)

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