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Azim Dahya, the executive director of the Muslim Food Bank, poses for a photo in Surrey on Saturday, March 4, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Muslim Food Bank in Surrey seeing more clients as Ramadan nears

Food bank caters to people with certain dietary restrictions; Halal, Kosher and vegan

Azim Dahya, the executive director of the Muslim Food Bank, poses for a photo in Surrey on Saturday, March 4, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald holds Rev outside BC RCMP headquarters in Green Timbers on Tuesday morning. (Photo: Anna Burns)

RCMP asks youth to help ‘Name the Puppies’

BC RCMP holds contest for youth to name 13 German Shepherd puppies that will be born this year

Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald holds Rev outside BC RCMP headquarters in Green Timbers on Tuesday morning. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Surrey RCMP car. (Lauren Collins photo)

UPDATE: Surrey RCMP says missing girl has been found safe

She was last seen at 12:45 p.m. in Surrey on March 3, 2023.

Surrey RCMP car. (Lauren Collins photo)
(Submitted photo: Surrey RCMP)

Surrey RCMP asks for help in locating missing Surrey teen

Joseph Chen, 14, was last seen at 2:30 p.m. in the 16200-block of 88 Ave on March 2, 2023.

(Submitted photo: Surrey RCMP)
Cannabis stores are not allowed to operate in Surrey, while Delta has five, White Rock has one, the Township of Langley has one and Maple Ridge has five. (Pixabay photo)

Could cannabis stores finally be coming to Surrey?

Mayor Brenda Locke says new council considering ‘measured approach’

Cannabis stores are not allowed to operate in Surrey, while Delta has five, White Rock has one, the Township of Langley has one and Maple Ridge has five. (Pixabay photo)
BC Robotics Championship at L.A. Matheson in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.  (Photo: Anna Burns)
L.A. Matheson team during a practice round on Saturday.

Robots take over Surrey’s L.A. Matheson gymnasium for B.C. robotics championships

Best 24 teams in province compete for two spots at world championships in Texas

BC Robotics Championship at L.A. Matheson in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.  (Photo: Anna Burns)
L.A. Matheson team during a practice round on Saturday.
Photo of Surrey RCMP car on January 10, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

UPDATE: Missing youth located safe, says Surrey police

The missing youth has been located safe and sound

Photo of Surrey RCMP car on January 10, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
The Stars of the North Drum Group, who originate from the Tlowitsis Nation on Vancouver Island, performing at the Surrey SPARK Stages event in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Surrey SPARK stages hosts afternoon of sharing and storytelling for families

Next Surrey SPARK stages event set for March 11 at Surrey Arts Centre

The Stars of the North Drum Group, who originate from the Tlowitsis Nation on Vancouver Island, performing at the Surrey SPARK Stages event in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Crews are out prearing for the potential snowfall on Saturday night. (Photo: Mainroad Contracting)

Metro Vancouver could see up to 20 cm of snow overnight Saturday

Drivers urged to prepare, stay off roads unless absolutely necessary

Crews are out prearing for the potential snowfall on Saturday night. (Photo: Mainroad Contracting)
(File photo: Black Press Media)

Surrey Pride Society gets funding from federal government for seniors programs

Events are for seniors and organized by seniors, including a high-tea drag queen bingo

(File photo: Black Press Media)
Dr. Jody Carrington speaks to a crowd of first responders during an afternoon of connection for frontline workers at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford on Feb. 3. The event was hosted by Options Community Services. (Submitted photo: Work BC)

450 first responders come together for afternoon of connection in Surrey

Options Community Services hosts event to address burnout among first responders

Dr. Jody Carrington speaks to a crowd of first responders during an afternoon of connection for frontline workers at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford on Feb. 3. The event was hosted by Options Community Services. (Submitted photo: Work BC)
In addition to the primary care providers at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Whalley, an ER doctor and nurses are now available to see anyone over the age of two from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. (Black Press media file photo)

Urgent and Primary Care Centre expands access to lighten load on Surrey’s emergency room

ER doctor and team of nurses are available to see patients at Whalley facility seven days a week

In addition to the primary care providers at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Whalley, an ER doctor and nurses are now available to see anyone over the age of two from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. (Black Press media file photo)
(Submitted photo: City of Surrey)

First of four City of Surrey tree sales events opens online March 1

Surrey residents can purchase up to three trees for $20 each

(Submitted photo: City of Surrey)
Lissa Dawn Smith, president of MNBC, centre (Photo: Anna Burns)
Lissa Dawn Smith, president of MNBC, centre (Photo: Anna Burns)
Brenda Locke at a press conference at city hall on Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Surrey draft budget ready for public review

Draft budget includes proposed 9.5% general property tax increase to fund 2023 policing

Brenda Locke at a press conference at city hall on Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
(File photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

UPDATE: Surrey police say missing woman found dead, criminality not a factor

She, 42, was last seen at 11:00 p.m.on Feb. 11

(File photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
The Pride flag will fly at City Hall for a couple of weeks in June. (File photo: Don Descoteau/News Staff)

Surrey mayor says the decision to fly the Pride flag was ‘an easy one’

The Pride flag will fly at City Hall around the Surrey Pride Festival

The Pride flag will fly at City Hall for a couple of weeks in June. (File photo: Don Descoteau/News Staff)
(File photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

UPDATE: Missing Surrey woman found safe

She was last seen on Jan. 25 in the 10600-block of City Parkway

(File photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has cleared law enforcement officers of any wrongdoing after a sudden death of a Surrey woman in August 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police watchdog says ‘no connection between police actions or inactions’ and the death of a Surrey woman in August 2022

At the time of her death, she was in the care of someone who could have called for medical assistance

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has cleared law enforcement officers of any wrongdoing after a sudden death of a Surrey woman in August 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
Model UN at Johnston Heights Secondary in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Secondary students debate current affairs at Model United Nations in Surrey on Saturday

Over 100 students from Surrey, White Rock, and Langley participated in the event at Johnston Heights

Model UN at Johnston Heights Secondary in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
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