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Surrey school trustee floats bottled water ban

Surrey school trustee floats bottled water ban

Schools and the district should use and promote tap water, says Laurie Larsen.
Run on new TVs for playoffs adding more e-waste

Run on new TVs for playoffs adding more e-waste

Depots hit new record even before Canucks castoffs arrive

No more jail time for Jackman

The June 24 sentencing hearing for Albert Jacob Jackman in the 2009 beating of a Langley man won’t mean any more jail time for the 24-year-old involved in a reported sledgehammer attack. That’s because Jackman is already in prison serving the longest jail sentence possible under Canadian law, life with no parole for 25 years in the unrelated murder of another man.
Teen convicted of manslaughter in fatal stabbing

Teen convicted of manslaughter in fatal stabbing

Youth who killed Surrey dad Sam McGowan will be sentenced later this year.
National Household Survey will help secure community funding

National Household Survey will help secure community funding

People who receive forms are encouraged to fill them out
Auditor wants BC Rail trial costs

Auditor wants BC Rail trial costs

B.C. Auditor-General John Doyle has applied to B.C. Supreme Court for details of the legal defence costs for Dave Basi and Bob Virk, convicted of breach of trust last fall for their role in the sale of BC Rail operations.
Distant wildfires a growing threat to Metro air quality

Distant wildfires a growing threat to Metro air quality

Other air pollutants have been largely kept in check: report
Cloverdale Legion celebrates 85 years

Cloverdale Legion celebrates 85 years

One of Cloverdale's best-loved gathering spots and longest-serving institutions is throwing its doors open to the public Saturday in honour of its 85th anniversary.
Accused leader of Olympic vandals walked free

Accused leader of Olympic vandals walked free

No one was punished for downtown window-smashing spree during 2010 Winter Games

Mumps virus back with new outbreak in Lower Mainland

Contagious illness attacks the glands, up-to-date vaccinations urged