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Queen Elizabeth II attends an armed forces act of loyalty parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, June 28, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jane Barlow/Pool via AP)

‘We owe incredible amount of gratitude’ to Queen for her service, Delta mayor says

George Harvie issues statement after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Queen Elizabeth II attends an armed forces act of loyalty parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, June 28, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jane Barlow/Pool via AP)
A sketch of the suspect in a deadly daytime taxicab shooting in Guildford. A man was killed and a taxi driver was seriously injured on Aug. 9 after shots were fired at a cab near 108 Avenue and 148 Street. (Photo: IHIT)

Homicide investigators release sketch of suspect in deadly Surrey taxicab shooting

Man was killed and taxi driver hurt on Aug. 9 after shots were fired near 108 Avenue and 148 Street

A sketch of the suspect in a deadly daytime taxicab shooting in Guildford. A man was killed and a taxi driver was seriously injured on Aug. 9 after shots were fired at a cab near 108 Avenue and 148 Street. (Photo: IHIT)
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Man, 33, in critical condition after being chased away from party and beaten

Surrey RCMP looking for three South Asian males after Monday morning assault

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(File photo: Lauren Collins)

Shots fired during car chase in Surrey Sunday night, SUV found burning soon after

Police looking for dash cam footage from area of 68 Avenue between 152 and 151 streets

(File photo: Lauren Collins)
After several robberies involving drugging, Surrey RCMP are warning people who use escorts to watch their drinks. (Stock photo)

Watch your drinks, Surrey police warn people who hire escorts

Surrey RCMP say several clients have been drugged and robbed in region

After several robberies involving drugging, Surrey RCMP are warning people who use escorts to watch their drinks. (Stock photo)
Ripudaman Singh Malik

UPDATE: Two men charged with first-degree murder in Ripudaman Singh Malik shooting in Surrey

Tanner Fox, 21, and Jose Lopez, 23, charged in July 14 death of man acquitted in Air India bombing

Ripudaman Singh Malik
Surrey’s Mohamed Abdulrahman Mohamed, 28, was shot and killed Monday (July 4) in the the parking lot of the Days Inn Hotel near the 13300-block of King George Boulevard. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)

Police identify man shot and killed in parking lot of Surrey hotel

Surrey’s Mohamed Abdulrahman Mohamed, 28, killed Monday outside Days Inn

Surrey’s Mohamed Abdulrahman Mohamed, 28, was shot and killed Monday (July 4) in the the parking lot of the Days Inn Hotel near the 13300-block of King George Boulevard. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)
Surrey RCMP Cpl. Peter Leckie. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)

Surrey RCMP officer facing charges in alleged attempt to use position to pick up women

Surrey RCMP Cpl. Peter Leckie facing nine charges relating to breach of trust and fraud

Surrey RCMP Cpl. Peter Leckie. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)
The Surrey Amateur Radio Communications / Surrey Emergency Program Amateur Radio team during Field Day in 2019. This year’s Field Day, also known as ham radio’s open house, happens Saturday, June 25. (Photo: SARC Facebook)

Surrey’s ham operators put their emergency communication skills to the test Saturday

Field Day will connect thousands of amateur radio operators throughout North America

The Surrey Amateur Radio Communications / Surrey Emergency Program Amateur Radio team during Field Day in 2019. This year’s Field Day, also known as ham radio’s open house, happens Saturday, June 25. (Photo: SARC Facebook)
Surrey RCMP are looking for two suspects after a stabbing in Surrey on Thursday (June 9). (File photo: Lauren Collins)

Two suspects sought after stabbing in Surrey’s Fraser Heights

Surrey RCMP say 22-year-old was stabbed Thursday (June 9) in 10200-block 168 Street

Surrey RCMP are looking for two suspects after a stabbing in Surrey on Thursday (June 9). (File photo: Lauren Collins)
From left: SafePoint’s Hyeth Manlosa, Ian Fraser, and Megan White. After five years in operation, SafePoint staff have reversed 2,845 drug poisonings, according to Fraser Health. (Photo submitted)

SafePoint safe consumption site marks five years of ‘truly saving lives’ in Surrey

Facility has seen 300,000 visits from 3,533 people, with 2,845 drug poisonings reversed

From left: SafePoint’s Hyeth Manlosa, Ian Fraser, and Megan White. After five years in operation, SafePoint staff have reversed 2,845 drug poisonings, according to Fraser Health. (Photo submitted)
Matthew Christopher Hamm, 43. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)

Police arrest man suspected of breaking into woman’s Surrey home, sexually assaulting her

Suspect arrested after being spotted on Scott Road Wednesday

Matthew Christopher Hamm, 43. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)
In 2021, Surrey’s bylaws department received 2,600 complaints relating to construction activities and the city issued more than 600 stop-work orders. (Photo: City of Surrey)

Surrey launches enforcement team to crack down on illegal building

City recently doubled fines to $1,000, which can be issued daily for each infraction

In 2021, Surrey’s bylaws department received 2,600 complaints relating to construction activities and the city issued more than 600 stop-work orders. (Photo: City of Surrey)
MusiCounts is doling out grants to schools across Canada, including one in Surrey, to buy instruments and equipment. (Black Press file photo)

Surrey school gets grant to help students connect with culture through music

Old Yale Road Elementary in Whalley one of 78 schools in Canada selected to receive money

MusiCounts is doling out grants to schools across Canada, including one in Surrey, to buy instruments and equipment. (Black Press file photo)
Police say the best way to protect your vehicle from being stolen is to lock it, be vigilant with extra vehicle keys and use an anti-theft device. (Stock photo)

Police in Surrey arrest five people after finding two stolen work vans

Stolen Toyota Tacoma tailgates among other stolen goods found in two unrelated auto thefts

Police say the best way to protect your vehicle from being stolen is to lock it, be vigilant with extra vehicle keys and use an anti-theft device. (Stock photo)
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (File photo: Lauren Collins)

Surrey mayor’s public mischief case back in court April 14 to fix date for trial

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum still has not entered a plea on the charge. A virtual pre-trial conference was held Monday but was closed to the public

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (File photo: Lauren Collins)
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (Now-Leader file photo)

Province introduces amendments that will force politicians charged with crimes to take leave

Charged with public mischief, Surrey mayor’s pre-trial conference scheduled for Monday

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. (Now-Leader file photo)
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating after a police officer shot a suspect in the area of 142A Street and 87A Avenue following an attempted robbery. The man later died in hospital. (Image: Google Street View)

Surrey RCMP officer shoots and kills suspect during early morning chase

Police watchdog called to investigate shooting east of Bear Creek Park

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating after a police officer shot a suspect in the area of 142A Street and 87A Avenue following an attempted robbery. The man later died in hospital. (Image: Google Street View)
A Surrey Mountie sets up barricade tape as police investigate shooting in Whalley on Monday (March 28). Police say they have found a red Kia Optima that they believe was used in the shooting. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)

Police find stolen red Kia Optima believed to be used in Surrey shooting

The March 28 shooting in Whalley was fourth in six days

A Surrey Mountie sets up barricade tape as police investigate shooting in Whalley on Monday (March 28). Police say they have found a red Kia Optima that they believe was used in the shooting. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)
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SIMPSON: Space pen legend offers lesson that could do world of good in Surrey

Sometimes difficult problems have simple solutions

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