Help Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive bring cheer to sick kids and their families The Surrey RCMP is hoping to make the holidays a little brighter for sick kids and their families by inviting the public to come out and support the annual Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive. Between December 2nd and December 15th, the Surrey RCMP will be accepting donations of cash or …

RADICAL Desi in partnership with others released its annual calendar in Surrey on Sunday, December 1. Dedicated to the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, the calendar was unveiled by the Editor of Georgia Straight, Charlie Smith. Others who joined him in the ceremony included Surrey-Newton MP Sukh Dhaliwal and Surrey-Green Timbers MLA Rachna Singh, besides members of Guru …

To help keep the season merry and bright, Surrey RCMP is unwrapping “Operation Mistletoe”, which aims to kiss holiday crime goodbye through targeted enforcement and prevention. For many people, the end of November marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. During this busy time, shopping centres and parking lots can be the target of thieves looking to take advantage …

ARSHDEEP Purba is this year’s reigning queen, our Miss Canada Globe 2019/2020! This 22-year-old from Calgary, who now resides in Vancouver, made her new province very proud when she won that title at the Miss Canada Globe Pageant. Arshdeep, who was born in Calgary, moved to Vancouver at the age of 18 to attend Vancouver Film School and become an actress. …

VANCOUVER City Council on Wednesday directed City staff to amend the Vacancy Tax bylaw to increase the Empty Homes Tax rate (currently 1 per cent) to 1.25 per cent for the 2020 tax year. Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart put forward the motion which includes provision for additional .25 increases to the rate in 2021 and 2022. The mayor’s motion also asks …

Chilliwack:  A significant flow of illegal drugs destined for the streets of Chilliwack has been seized by the RCMP during a police investigation of gang related dial-a-dope activity.  Evidence gathered during an investigation initiated by the Chilliwack RCMP Crime Reduction Unit Drug Section (CRU) in 2019 led officers to an alleged multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking organization operating within the Lower Mainland.  On …

As we move into the winter holiday season, Surrey Fire Service would like to offer the following safety tips for use of candles. Candles are commonly used for decorations, ceremonies, special occasions, heat and light at this time of year, but without due care they can quickly cause a fire if not managed safely.  Here are some tips use candles …

A deal was struck between the union representing striking transit workers and the Coast Mountain Bus Company as negotiations were extended by half an hour at midnight. 350,000 commuters relying on buses and the Seabus can now breathe a huge collective sigh of relief. Michael McDaniel, President of Coast Mountain Bus Company, in a statement said: “I’m pleased to announce that …

RCMP is inviting you for RCMP Entrance Exam workshop which is designed to provide you with an opportunity to prepare for police officer RCMP Entrance Exam. A recruiter will review the various components of the exam and review sample questions. You will also walk away with general test-taking strategies, tips and study resources to help prepare you for success. You are …

Surrey, B.C. –The City of Surrey hosted the ninth annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival at Civic Plaza this past Saturday, attracting thousands of attendees to watch Mayor Doug McCallum, joined by Council, flip the switch to light the 60-foot Christmas Tree. The tree will illuminate Civic Plaza until Thursday, January 2, 2020.  “The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival has become an annual …