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Civic election fraud investigation almost over: Surrey RCMP
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“This has been a long and complex investigation.” Continue reading
Volunteers hit the streets for annual homeless count in Vancouver
The annual count and homeless survey provide decision-makers and researchers with valuable information to better understand the current situation. Continue reading
Surrey council votes to keep donation bins despite safety concerns
“I was shocked it was voted down in council. I can’t understand for one moment why anybody wouldn’t have wanted to get rid of those bins,” said Coun. Brenda Locke. Continue reading
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum says no more public consultation needed on move to municipal police force
Doug McCallum rejects calls for more public consultation on moving to a municipal police force, maintaining the issue was clearly decided in last fall’s election. Continue reading
Cracks appearing in governing party at Surrey City Hall over move to municipal police force
“No one really knows what those true numbers will be,” said Hundial. Continue reading
Surrey councillor doesn’t think more public consultation necessary on move to municipal police force
“Right now I don’t foresee consultation,” said Doug Elford Continue reading
Big rigs continue to cause big problems in Surrey
The number one problem is that land prices have risen so much, Mandeep Nagra explained. Continue reading
Two new housing projects move forward in Surrey, but not without opposition on council
The plan is to build 300 townhomes and apartments in phases. Continue reading
Senior VPD officers to give Surrey advice about transitioning to a municipal police force
McCallum says a report going to the solicitor general, who must approve the change, should be ready in four to six weeks. Continue reading
A first for Surrey’s homeless as the cold spell continues
Locke says using civic space to temporarily house the homeless will likely be a trend that continues. Continue reading
The city of Surrey needs an ethics commissioner: Coun. Jack Hundial
Jack Hundial has served a notice of motion to hire an ethics commission at the city, something he campaigned on. Continue reading
B.C. still looking at whether to widen Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley, minister says
Transportation Minister Claire Trevena was recently asked if the highway widening is going ahead or being scrapped. Continue reading
Allowing dogs on the White Rock promenade is proving to be controversial: Mayor
Before White Rock Council decides the issue, it wants to hear from residents at a public forum Wednesday evening. Continue reading
Richmond conference this week discusses mental health of first responders
The conference is about ‘breaking down the stigma,’ says Bob Parkinson, a paramedic. Continue reading
White Rock Council to consider allowing dogs on the promenade
Dogs are currently not allowed on the waterfront walkway but White Rock council wants to hear from the public about the issue at a forum next week. Continue reading