Surrey RCMP on November 22 reported death of two persons in the 14000-block of 102A Avenue, Surrey area as a possible murder-suicide. IHIT Constable Harrison Mohr. said that the initial indications were that this was an isolated incident with no risk to the public.  “We are not looking for any outstanding suspects, and can confirm that both persons knew each other,” …

Surrey RCMP‘s new Family and Youth Resource Support Team (FYRST) is a prevention and early intervention program that seeks to enhance resiliency in youth and their families so they are better able to cope with the risk factors they are facing. FYRST is off to a strong start with 260 outreach visits, and 58 referrals to clients in its first three months …

RCMP and ICBC are urging drivers to prepare in the lead-up to the winter driving season, during which statistics show there is a dramatic increase in crashes. According to ICBC, casualty crashes (where at least one person was injured or killed) due to driving too fast for conditions increase by a staggering 87% across B.C. in December compared to October. …

TORONTO MP Chrystia Freeland will be deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government. Freeland and the other ministers were sworn at Rideau Hall with Governor General Julie Payette. The South Asian ministers: Harjit Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) remains Minister of National Defence Anita Anand (Oakville, Ontario) becomes Minister of Public Services and Procurement Navdeep Bains (Mississauga–Malton, …

– Police have investigated 50 individuals since March – Not all of these incidents involve international students SURREY RCMP said on that in the last three months, two videos of assaults and other offences involving large groups of youths in the Newton area have circulated on social media, bringing forward safety concerns from residents and police. Police have been actively engaged in this …

Vancouver – The first service of its kind in Canada, BC Children’s Hospital’s Compass program has increased access to mental health and substance use supports for more than 1,000 children and youth in its inaugural year. Compass is a telephone resource for community care providers who care for children and youth under the age of 25. In its first year, the focus …

Vancouver-based singer Shivangi Bhayana, who’s tracks have been featured in Bollywood films and television shows, was a winner in the music playback category at the Indian Television Academy’s (ITA) 19th annual successful year Awards 2019, which was held in Indore on November 10. “I won the Best Singer category award for the title track of the TV show Kahaan Hum …

Universal Athletics Club which has played an important role in creating top athletes is organizing its annual fund raising gala on November 16 at Mirage Banquet Hall. ​For Information call Jessie 604-763-4232.  

Free family event offers new light displays and Youth Dance Showcase feature SURREY Tree Lighting Festival, presented by Coast Capital Savings, announced on Wednesday the new attractions guests can expect to see at this year’s free annual event. Additional attractions include a Light Tunnel, Enchanted Forest, Candy Cane Dance Tent, North Pole Stage, expanded Holiday Market and Village and a …

Hockey analyst Don Cherry will immediately step down from his role with Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet announced on Monday. The news comes one day after Sportsnet issued an apology for Cherry’s comments during Saturday’s Hockey Night broadcast. Cherry, 85, has been on Coach’s Corner since 1982 when the program was first started on CBC. He was a voice every …