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Clothes 2U will give away clothing, toys, and other items during an event scheduled to take place tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 21) in Newton. Admission is $2 and the event will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Contributed photo)

Clothes 2U event scheduled for Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood on Saturday

Free clothing, toys, and a range of other items will be available for those in need

Clothes 2U will give away clothing, toys, and other items during an event scheduled to take place tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 21) in Newton. Admission is $2 and the event will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Contributed photo)
Joseph Chung is shown in 2012, a few days before he died at age 32. Joseph’s parents, Drs. Peter and Stephanie Chung, are donating $250,000 to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to help fund care for those diagnosed with epilepsy and advance research into the disorder. (Contributed photo)

South Surrey couple donate $250K to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation for epilepsy research

The couple’s son, Joseph, died at age 32 after having a seizure while swimming

Joseph Chung is shown in 2012, a few days before he died at age 32. Joseph’s parents, Drs. Peter and Stephanie Chung, are donating $250,000 to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to help fund care for those diagnosed with epilepsy and advance research into the disorder. (Contributed photo)
A panel discussion on reconciliation, diversity and equality, dubbed a ‘Re-tooling’ is set for 6 p.m. at the Spirit Stage in Semiahmoo Park. It begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 12. Admission is free but registration is required. (unsplash.com photo)

White Rock ‘Re-tooling’ panel to discuss reconciliation, diversity and equality

Monday night event at Spirit Stage in Semiahmoo Park is free and open to all

A panel discussion on reconciliation, diversity and equality, dubbed a ‘Re-tooling’ is set for 6 p.m. at the Spirit Stage in Semiahmoo Park. It begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 12. Admission is free but registration is required. (unsplash.com photo)
People enjoy the sun at Crescent Beach on Sunday, May 16, 2021. On Tuesday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fraser Health will offer beachside vaccination to anyone 12 and over who is eligible for a shot. On Friday, July 9, another clinic will be offered at Cultus Lake near Chilliwack. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Beach-side vaccinations offered in South Surrey and at Cultus Lake

COVID-19 immunization will be offered to anyone 12 and older who is eligible

People enjoy the sun at Crescent Beach on Sunday, May 16, 2021. On Tuesday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fraser Health will offer beachside vaccination to anyone 12 and over who is eligible for a shot. On Friday, July 9, another clinic will be offered at Cultus Lake near Chilliwack. (Aaron Hinks photo)
PAN reporter Aaron Hinks’ September 2020 photo of Keith Parks, 60, crossing the finish line during the virtual Boston Marathon took bronze in the Sports Photo Award category of the BCYCNA’s Ma Murray Community Newspaper awards, held Thursday night via zoom. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Peace Arch News wins gold at B.C. community newspaper awards

PAN won general excellence in its circulation class, the second largest in B.C.

PAN reporter Aaron Hinks’ September 2020 photo of Keith Parks, 60, crossing the finish line during the virtual Boston Marathon took bronze in the Sports Photo Award category of the BCYCNA’s Ma Murray Community Newspaper awards, held Thursday night via zoom. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Traffic was tied up at the intersection of Scott and Old Yale Roads in North Surrey on Tuesday afternoon, after a semi truck hauling a load of pipes flipped while making a turn. (Shane MacKichan photos)

VIDEO: Semi hauling load of pipes flips in North Surrey intersection

Traffic near Scott and Old Yale Roads tied up by Tuesday afternoon incident

Traffic was tied up at the intersection of Scott and Old Yale Roads in North Surrey on Tuesday afternoon, after a semi truck hauling a load of pipes flipped while making a turn. (Shane MacKichan photos)
Police searched the area of East Beach early Thursday morning after receiving a report of someone lying on the tracks. (Contributed photo)

Police respond to report of man lying on South Surrey tracks

Crews were dispatched to East Beach around 1 a.m., nobody injured

Police searched the area of East Beach early Thursday morning after receiving a report of someone lying on the tracks. (Contributed photo)
An outbreak of COVID-19, involving two residents and one staff member has been declared at White Rock’s Evergreen Baptist Retirement. (Peace Arch News photo)

COVID-19 outbreak at Evergreen Baptist Care Society facility in White Rock

Two residents, one staff member self-isolating after testing positive for novel coronavirus

An outbreak of COVID-19, involving two residents and one staff member has been declared at White Rock’s Evergreen Baptist Retirement. (Peace Arch News photo)
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Keen-eyed neighbour’s call to police helps stop South Surrey burglary in progress

Mounties were on the way before suspects triggered home alarm

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Surrey RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit is investigating after a 67-year-old man was taken to hospital Saturday morning with apparent gunshot wounds. The incident happened in the 5800-block of 129 Street. (Shane MacKichan photo)

Man, 67, in hospital following early-morning shooting in Surrey

RCMP Serious Crimes Unit working to determine if victim was intended target

Surrey RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit is investigating after a 67-year-old man was taken to hospital Saturday morning with apparent gunshot wounds. The incident happened in the 5800-block of 129 Street. (Shane MacKichan photo)
A staff member at White Rock Seniors Village is in self isolation at home after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the Fraser Health Authority. (Google Street View Image)

White Rock Seniors Village staff member tests positive for COVID-19

One person is currently in self-isolation at home, says Fraser Health Authority

A staff member at White Rock Seniors Village is in self isolation at home after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the Fraser Health Authority. (Google Street View Image)
From left: CARP chapter president Ramona Kaptyn, Sources CEO David Young, CARP communications director April Lewis and Carp events director Denice Thompson. (Contributed photo)

CARP donates $500 to Sources Community Resource Centres

Food security of utmost importance for senior Canadians

From left: CARP chapter president Ramona Kaptyn, Sources CEO David Young, CARP communications director April Lewis and Carp events director Denice Thompson. (Contributed photo)
Earls Grandview Corners, the latest location in the popular Canadian restaurant chain, will open on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Artist rendering)

Earls Grandview Corners set to open Sept. 26

Newest location of popular Canadian restaurant will open at 50 per cent capacity

Earls Grandview Corners, the latest location in the popular Canadian restaurant chain, will open on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Artist rendering)
Reggie Quintana of White Rock is among the dancers who will entertain visitors at this year’s PNE. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s fair features a ‘reverse parade.’ (Photo courtesy PNE)

White Rock dancer shines in PNE ‘Reverse Parade’

Closed Monday, COVID-19-modified PNE continues until Sunday, Aug. 30

Reggie Quintana of White Rock is among the dancers who will entertain visitors at this year’s PNE. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s fair features a ‘reverse parade.’ (Photo courtesy PNE)
A 64-year-old Surrey man has been charged after a commercial transport truck crossed into Canada in December, 2018, carrying nearly 90 kg of methamphetamine. (BC RCMP photo)

Surrey man charged with attempting to smuggle 90 kg of meth into Canada

Steven Andrew Golding, 64, is scheduled to make first court appearance Sept. 14

A 64-year-old Surrey man has been charged after a commercial transport truck crossed into Canada in December, 2018, carrying nearly 90 kg of methamphetamine. (BC RCMP photo)
A serious two-vehicle crash in South Surrey sent at least one person to hospital Thursday evening. The collision happened on Highway 99 just south of King George Boulevard. (Curtis Kreklau/South Fraser News Services)

VIDEO: Serious two-vehicle crash closes Highway 99 southbound in South Surrey

One person taken to hospital after pickup truck collides with sedan

A serious two-vehicle crash in South Surrey sent at least one person to hospital Thursday evening. The collision happened on Highway 99 just south of King George Boulevard. (Curtis Kreklau/South Fraser News Services)