Indigenous kids allegedly called ‘cash cows’ of Ontario’s child-welfare system
More than 50 insiders from Ontario’s child-welfare system allege for-profit group home companies are targeting or charging more to care for Indigenous youth to increase revenue.
Investigations
Mar 1
‘Why would somebody do this to her?’: Mother of murdered Surrey woman seeks witnesses
Aisha Harouya was found dead in a parking lot on 124th Street and 111th Avenue Northwest on July 25, 2022. She was just 21 years old.
Crime
Jan 9
Conrad Black ‘unique’ enough to justify his presence in Order of Canada review: lawyer
TORONTO - A lawyer for Conrad Black argues that allowing the former media magnate to make his case in person against being stripped of his Order of Canada would not open the floodgates to similar requests.
Canada
Aug 24, 2012
Conrad Black ‘unique’ enough to justify his presence in Order of Canada review: lawyer
TORONTO - A lawyer for Conrad Black argues that allowing the former media magnate to make his case in person against being stripped of his Order of Canada would not open the floodgates to similar requests.
Aug 24, 2012
Lucky 13: stranded fishermen rescued from ice floe on Manitoba lake
BIRCH POINT, Man. - A group of American ice anglers rescued off a giant ice floe in a lake that straddles the Manitoba-Ontario boundary celebrated the adventure by frying up its catch of the day and kicking back with beers.
Canada
Mar 28, 2012
Fireworks, beach parties, and prayers ring in 2015 around the world
Across the globe, revelers looking for a respite from the gloom will converge on the beaches of Brazil, the shores of Sydney harbour and the potentially snowy streets of Las Vegas (yes, really) to welcome 2015.
World
Dec 31, 2014
‘Canada’s smallest-ever condominiums’ start at 297 square feet in Whalley
Cash-strapped first-time condo buyers in Surrey are about to get a shot at their dream home — as long as they’re prepared to live in a space the size of a dorm room.
Apr 18, 2013
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Mar 19, 2013
3D printer helps B.C. man recover from stroke and inspire others
Ryan Hietanen has worked tirelessly to beat the odds, and has found creative ways get his life back on track -- including a newfound obsession with 3D printing.
Features
May 9, 2022
Perth County OPP release suspect descriptions after vehicle stops next to young female
Perth County OPP have released suspect descriptions after a young female says a vehicle stopped next to her while she was out walking.
Canada
Mar 16, 2017
As long as people say ‘not in my backyard,’ homelessness will keep growing: Surrey advocate
"You know, it's dog eat dog down there. And we really need that better, low income housing."
Nov 30, 2017
Surrey mayor says Whalley strip ‘urgently’ needs supportive housing
“Once those tents are gone we can talk about supportive services that need to happen."
Sep 13, 2017
Civilians now being trained as first responders in effort to battle opioid crisis in B.C.
Civilians are now being trained as first responders to help tackle the fatal opioid overdose epidemic in British Columbia.
Health
Nov 14, 2017
Surrey to review role of Whalley Strip outreach team now that tent city is gone
The team includes 16 RCMP officers and four bylaw officers.
News
Sep 26, 2018
Vancouver Coastal Health applauds move to ease prescription of heroin
The federal government is pledging to make prescription heroin more accessible outside of a hospital setting.
Health
Mar 26, 2018
With Linda Hepner out, names emerge as possible Surrey mayoral contenders
At least three councillors from Hepner's own Surrey First party say they want the job.
Canada
Apr 11, 2018
New stats on homelessness in Peterborough city, county reveal a few surprises
The main causes of homelessness in Peterborough include family breakups and the high costs of accommodation.
Jun 21, 2018
It’s moving day on Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’ as the homeless head to modular units
There are approximately 80 tents on the Whalley Strip and roughly 140 campers.
News
Jun 19, 2018
Moving day resistance from people not wanting to leave Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’
About 170 people who have called 135a Street home will be offered temporary housing either in the form of provincially-funded modular homes -- that are ready for move in -- or shelter beds at a local shelter, based on assessed need.
Canada
Jun 19, 2018
Cleanup of ‘Whalley Strip’ not necessarily a quick fix for Surrey business owners
"It's going to be a long recovery because they've really suffered."
News
Jul 17, 2018