Surrey RCMP’s anti-gang program goes virtual amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sergeant Mike Sanchez of the Surrey Gang Enforcement Team speaking with students. (Photo: RCMP).
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Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, vice-president of logistics and operations at the Public Health Agency of Canada, participates in a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa, on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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Bradley Priestap in an undated photo provided to the media some time in 2012 by the London Police Service.

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UBCO researcher examining therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs

UBCO researcher examining therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs
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Rich Coleman, who was responsible for the gaming file off and on from 2001 to 2013, was recalled after his initial testimony to the Cullen Commission last month. (Screenshot)

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Mandarin Garden in Abbotsford had two event tents set up for outdoor dining. One of the tents, valued at more than $5,000, was stolen early Friday morning (May 14). (Submitted photo)

UPDATE: Dining tent stolen from Abbotsford restaurant is located
The Praguery’s signature Chimney Cakes are Jaroslav’s twist on a popular Czech street food. Try one today at Guildford Town Centre!

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      On Thursday at South Surrey Athletic Park, the White Rock Muslim Association hosted an outdoor prayer service to celebrate Eid – the end of Ramadan. (Contributed photo)

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      Obituaries

      Norman Keyes

      Apr 10th, 2021

      Jillian Postlethwaite

      Apr 6th, 2021

      Cindy Surinder Ring (nee Sangha)

      Mar 22nd, 2021

      Gaye Stewart

      Mar 17th, 2021

      Winifred Kathleen Leverton

      Mar 9th, 2021

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      Feb 25th, 2021

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      Kamloops Blazers crowned RE/MAX Cup champs

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      A COVID-19 warning sign on the Surrey-Langley border. As cases rise, but deaths fall lower, is it time to rethink our pandemic response? (Photo: Malin Jordan)

      RETHINK: Are we following the right tack with our COVID response?

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      Protesters at Cloverdale Fairgrounds show their support for farmers in India. (File photo: Jason Sveinson)

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