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2,400% rise in Surrey extortion cases is Carney’s fault: Poilievre
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2,400% rise in Surrey extortion cases is Carney’s fault: Poilievre - Surrey Now-Leader
Conservative leader takes aim at Liberals during Surrey visit
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/05/22/2400-rise-in-surrey-extortion-cases-is-carneys-fault-poilievre/
about 2 months ago
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Man, 22, charged with ‘extortion using a firearm’ in Surrey and Abbotsford shootings
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Man, 22, charged with ‘extortion using a firearm’ in Surrey and Abbotsford shootings - Surrey Now-Leader
Shootings happened on December 14, 15 and 17th
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/05/19/man-22-charged-with-extortion-using-a-firearm-in-surrey-and-abbotsford-shootings/
about 2 months ago
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Vancouver Rise FC secure first victory of season with 2-1 win over Halifax
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Vancouver Rise FC secure first victory of season with 2-1 win over Halifax - Surrey Now-Leader
Halifax Tides FC hosted the Rise FC May 18 in Halifax
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/05/19/vancouver-rise-fc-secure-first-victory-of-season-with-2-1-win-over-halifax/
about 2 months ago
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PWHL expands to San Jose: New team set to join for 2026-2027 season
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PWHL expands to San Jose: New team set to join for 2026-2027 season - Surrey Now-Leader
Fourth and final expansion team for next season annouced Tuesday
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/05/19/pwhl-expands-to-san-jose-new-team-set-to-join-for-2026-2027-season/
about 2 months ago
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3 Surrey men convicted of killing senior Abbotsford couple
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3 Surrey men convicted of killing senior Abbotsford couple - Surrey Now-Leader
Arnold and Joanne De Jong were killed in their home in 2022
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/05/08/3-surrey-men-convicted-of-killing-senior-abbotsford-couple/
2 months ago
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Surrey house fire sends 1 to hospital for smoke inhalation
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Surrey house fire sends 1 to hospital for smoke inhalation - Surrey Now-Leader
Fire in the 7200 block of 140 Street on Wednesday (April 22)
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/04/22/one-taken-to-hospital-for-smoke-inhalation-after-house-fire-in-surrey/
3 months ago
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Surrey sees more gunfire as extortion shooting count rises to 16
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Surrey sees more gunfire as extortion shooting count rises to 16 - Surrey Now-Leader
Overnight shooting was at a home in the 13400-block of 87A Avenue
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/04/22/surrey-sees-more-gunfire-as-extortion-shooting-count-rises-to-16/
3 months ago
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2026 B.C. water polo championships make a splash in Surrey Read more at:
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2026 B.C. water polo championships make a splash in Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader
Water Polo West hosted championship at Guildford Recreation Centre
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/04/15/2026-b-c-water-polo-championships-make-a-splash-in-surrey/
3 months ago
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New driver from Surrey caught going nearly three times speed limit in Abbotsford Read more at:
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https://surreynowleader.com/2026/04/11/new-driver-from-surrey-caught-going-nearly-three-times-speed-limit-in-abbotsford/
3 months ago
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B.C. United fined for false John Rustad attack website, mailout Read more at:
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B.C. United fined for false John Rustad attack website, mailout - Surrey Now-Leader
Campaign falsely stated MLA Teresa Wat has committed an offence, deputy chief electoral officer finds
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/04/09/b-c-united-fined-for-false-john-rustad-attack-website-mailout/
3 months ago
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Telehealth company bridging the gap for same-day access to primary care in B.C. Read more at:
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Telehealth company bridging the gap for same-day access to primary care in B.C. - Surrey Now-Leader
Patients can also be seen in person at a Surrey-based clinic
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/25/telehealth-company-bridging-the-gap-for-same-day-access-to-primary-care-in-b-c/
4 months ago
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In a pickle: 3 arrested, 115 kg of meth seized in B.C. shipment destined for Australia Read more at:
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In a pickle: 3 arrested, 115 kg of meth seized in B.C. shipment destined for Australia - Surrey Now-Leader
Two men were arrested in Australia while one “foreign national” was arrested in Kelowna
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/26/in-a-pickle-3-arrested-115-kg-of-meth-seized-in-b-c-shipment-destined-for-australia/
4 months ago
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Hometown hero Jenn Gardiner joins Surrey fitness class for workout Read more at:
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Hometown hero Jenn Gardiner joins Surrey fitness class for workout - Surrey Now-Leader
Orangetheory Fitness hosted South Surrey event with hockey Olympian
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/20/hometown-hero-jenn-gardiner-joins-surrey-fitness-class-for-workout/
4 months ago
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Vancouver Goldeneyes fight back, but Boston Fleet win in OT Read more at:
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Vancouver Goldeneyes fight back, but Boston Fleet win in OT - Surrey Now-Leader
Goldeneyes hosted the Fleet at the Pacific Coliseum Tuesday night (March 10)
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/11/vancouver-goldeneyes-fight-back-but-boston-fleet-win-in-ot/
4 months ago
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Bystander bitten while trying to stop Valentine’s Day assault in Surrey Read more at:
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Bystander bitten while trying to stop Valentine’s Day assault in Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader
One man now charged after Feb. 14 incident on City Parkway
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/04/bystander-bitten-while-trying-to-stop-valentines-day-assault-in-surrey/
4 months ago
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Vancouver Goldeneyes fall to Toronto Sceptres 2-1 in post-Olympic return Read more at:
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Vancouver Goldeneyes fall to Toronto Sceptres 2-1 in post-Olympic return - Surrey Now-Leader
Goldeneyes hosted the Scepteres at the Pacific Coliseum
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/03/vancouver-goldeneyes-fall-to-toronto-sceptres-2-1-in-post-olympic-return/
4 months ago
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Pride Tape: A game-changer for LGBTQ+ visibility in hockey Read more at:
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Pride Tape: A game-changer for LGBTQ+ visibility in hockey - Surrey Now-Leader
Pride tape was created in 2016 by Dr. Kristopher Wells and Jeff McLean
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/03/pride-tape-a-game-changer-for-lgbtq-visibility-in-hockey/
4 months ago
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Anna Burns
Langley Advance Times
5 months ago
British Columbia may take part in anti-tariff lawsuits against the United States in the wake of the recent US Supreme Court ruling. Premier Eby singled out softwood lumber tariffs.
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B.C. may aid in legal action against remaining U.S. tariffs after court decision: Eby - Langley Advance Times
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declared Trump exceeded his authority in levying tariffs
https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/02/20/eby-says-b-c-might-aid-in-legal-action-against-u-s-tariffs-in-light-of-court-decision/
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Join the excitement: Where to watch Olympic hockey gold in Lower Mainland Read more at:
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Join the excitement: Where to watch Olympic hockey gold in Lower Mainland - Surrey Now-Leader
Game starts at 5:10 a.m. pst
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/21/where-to-watch-the-gold-medal-hockey-game-in-surrey-area/
5 months ago
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1,826 people died from toxic drugs in B.C. in 2025, a 21% decrease from 2024 Read more at:
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1,826 people died from toxic drugs in B.C. in 2025, a 21% decrease from 2024 - Surrey Now-Leader
A little more than 4 people fatally overdosed each day in B.C. in November, December 2025
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/20/1826-people-died-from-toxic-drugs-in-b-c-in-2025-a-21-decrease-from-2024/
5 months ago
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Surrey woman urges caution after blood pressure medication recall Read more at:
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Surrey woman urges caution after blood pressure medication recall - Surrey Now-Leader
Two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg have been recalled
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/20/surrey-woman-urges-caution-after-blood-pressure-medication-recall/
5 months ago
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Surrey Police chief welcomes meeting with PM on B.C. extortion crisis Read more at:
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Surrey Police chief welcomes meeting with PM on B.C. extortion crisis - Surrey Now-Leader
B.C. extortion task force members met with Mark Carney in Surrey Thursday
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/20/surrey-police-chief-welcomes-meeting-with-pm-on-b-c-extortion-crisis/
5 months ago
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‘Liberation day’: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs Read more at:
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‘Liberation day’: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs - Surrey Now-Leader
B.C. Premier David Eby cautiously optimistic
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/20/liberation-day-u-s-supreme-court-strikes-down-trump-tariffs/
5 months ago
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Carney meets B.C. extortion task force leaders in Surrey Read more at:
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Carney meets B.C. extortion task force leaders in Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader
PM meets with police, local politicians at BC RCMP ‘E’ Division HQ
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/19/carney-meets-b-c-extortion-task-force-leaders-in-surrey/
5 months ago
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B.C. health-care workers snooped 71 times after Lapu Lapu tragedy: Report Read more at:
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B.C. health-care workers snooped 71 times after Lapu Lapu tragedy: Report - Surrey Now-Leader
B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner found 36 individuals accessed confidential information
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/19/b-c-health-care-workers-snooped-71-times-after-lapu-lapu-tragedy-report/
5 months ago
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Surrey Lamborghini driver clocked at 197 km/h on Alex Fraser Bridge Read more at:
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Surrey Lamborghini driver clocked at 197 km/h on Alex Fraser Bridge - Surrey Now-Leader
Driver loses car for a week, faces nearly $600 in fines after Feb. 4 stop
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/06/surrey-lamborghini-driver-clocked-at-197-km-h-on-alex-fraser-bridge/
5 months ago
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B.C. premier says extortion crisis is a ‘terror attack in slow motion’ Read more at:
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B.C. premier says extortion crisis is a ‘terror attack in slow motion’ - Surrey Now-Leader
Eby wants feds to close ‘loophole’ in immigration law
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/30/b-c-premier-says-extortion-crisis-is-a-terror-attack-in-slow-motion/
5 months ago
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Anna Burns
Langley Advance Times
5 months ago
Is your pet the cutest pet in the world? (We know they are, don't worry.)
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Photogenic fur baby? B.C. pet parents can share pics for BC SPCA contest - Langley Advance Times
2 Pomeranians from Surrey won a page in the 2026 calendar in last year’s competition
https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/01/29/photogenic-fur-baby-b-c-pet-parents-can-share-pics-for-bc-spca-contest/
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Langley Advance Times
5 months ago
Out-of-province campers will have to pay more than
#BritishColubmia
residents at BC provincial parks – what do you think?
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BC Parks announces new, additional $20 fee out-of-province visitors - Langley Advance Times
‘Increased fees are reinvested directly back into parks’
https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/01/29/bc-parks-announces-new-additional-20-fee-out-of-province-visitors/
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Canada’s public safety minister said Wednesday (Jan. 28) that two helicopters have been deployed in Surrey to help tackle the ongoing rise in extortion – but there’s confusion surrounding the specifics about those helicopters. Read more at:
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How will federal helicopters aid in Surrey’s extortion fight? What we know so far - Surrey Now-Leader
‘We deployed two helicopters in the Surrey area’: Public safety minister
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/29/how-will-federal-helicopters-aid-in-surreys-extortion-fight-what-we-know-so-far/
5 months ago
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‘Significant structural damage’ to Delta bridge will take weeks to repair Read more at:
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‘Significant structural damage’ to Delta bridge will take weeks to repair - Surrey Now-Leader
One of Westham Island Bridge’s primary support piers was severely impacted in a barge strike Jan. 20
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/28/significant-structural-damage-to-delta-bridge-will-take-weeks-to-repair/
5 months ago
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Newton business damaged in extortion-related shooting: no injuries Read more at:
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Newton business damaged in extortion-related shooting: no injuries - Surrey Now-Leader
Shooting in the 8100 block of 120 Street around 3:50 a.m.
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/28/newton-business-damaged-in-extortion-related-shooting-no-injuries/
5 months ago
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RCMP Assistant Commissioner John Brewer issued a statement Wed (Jan. 21) shortly after Eby called on him to show 'urgency' or step aside after Brewer said Tues. that the ongoing extortion violence in Surrey is not a crisis.
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6 months ago
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B.C. premier calls on head of extortion task force to show ‘urgency’ or step aside Read more at:
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B.C. premier calls on head of extortion task force to show ‘urgency’ or step aside - Surrey Now-Leader
Eby responds to comments by BC RCMP assistant commissioner in Surrey
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/21/b-c-premier-calls-on-head-of-extortion-task-force-to-show-urgency-or-step-aside/
6 months ago
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Vancouver Goldeneyes and Ottawa Charge complete historic six-player trade Read more at:
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Vancouver Goldeneyes and Ottawa Charge complete historic six-player trade - Surrey Now-Leader
Goldeneyes acquire three forwards and Charge acquire two forwards and a defender
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/20/vancouver-goldeneyes-and-ottawa-charge-complete-historic-six-player-trade/
6 months ago
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Vancouver’s Sarah Nurse returns from injury ahead of game against former team Read more at:
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Vancouver’s Sarah Nurse returns from injury ahead of game against former team - Surrey Now-Leader
Vancouver is scheduled to play Toronto at 12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/16/vancouvers-sarah-nurse-returns-from-injury-ahead-of-game-against-former-team/
6 months ago
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Crash on 152 St in Surrey causes road closure and power outages Read more at:
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Crash on 152 St in Surrey causes road closure and power outages - Surrey Now-Leader
Road is closed southbound 152 Street north of 56 Avenue/Highway 10 at Panorama Drive
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/15/motor-vehicle-crash-on-152-st-in-surrey-closes-road-causes-power-outages/
6 months ago
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Truck hit Surrey overpass on Hwy #1 Read more at:
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Truck hit Surrey overpass on Hwy #1 - Surrey Now-Leader
Mounties close right, eastbound lane
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/14/truck-hit-surrey-overpass-on-hwy-1/
6 months ago
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Surrey man charged after allegedly attempting to ignite sleeping passenger on SkyTrain Read more at:
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Surrey man charged after allegedly attempting to ignite sleeping passenger on SkyTrain - Surrey Now-Leader
Sukbinder Sogy of Surrey has been charged with multiple offenses
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/14/surrey-man-charged-after-allegedly-attempting-to-ignite-sleeping-passenger-on-skytrain/
6 months ago
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Vancouver Goldeneyes fall short against Montreal Victoire Read more at:
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Vancouver Goldeneyes fall short against Montreal Victoire - Surrey Now-Leader
Goldeneyes lose 0-1 to Montreal Sunday (Jan. 11)
https://surreynowleader.com/2026/01/13/vancouver-goldeneyes-fall-short-against-montreal-victoire/
6 months ago
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Growing demand: Canadian fans rally behind women’s professional sports Read more at:
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Growing demand: Canadian fans rally behind women’s professional sports - Surrey Now-Leader
Canadian professional women’s sports market has seen a boom in the last two years
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/19/growing-demand-canadian-fans-rally-behind-womens-professional-sports/
7 months ago
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The Fascinating History Ignored by Critics of a Bridge's New Name via
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The Fascinating History Ignored by Critics of a Bridge’s New Name | The Tyee
In 1808, a Kwantlen man saved the life of Simon Fraser. The Pattullo Bridge’s replacement will stand as testament.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/12/12/Fascinating-History-Bridge-New-Name/
7 months ago
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Surrey Police investigate overnight shooting at Newton business Read more at:
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Surrey Police investigate overnight shooting at Newton business - Surrey Now-Leader
Incident in the area of 82 Avenue and 124 Street
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/11/breaking-surrey-police-investigate-possible-shooting-at-newton-business/
7 months ago
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It’s time to get your flu shot: Fraser Health Read more at:
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It’s time to get your flu shot: Fraser Health - Surrey Now-Leader
Symptoms of the flu include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches and cough.
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/12/its-time-to-get-your-flu-shot-fraser-health/
7 months ago
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Tractor-trailer rollover in Surrey causes road closures, no injuries reported Read more at:
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Tractor-trailer rollover in Surrey causes road closures, no injuries reported - Surrey Now-Leader
Police have closed 16th Avenue between 176 Street and 184 Street
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/10/tractor-trailer-rollover-in-surrey-causes-road-closures-no-injuries-reported/
7 months ago
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Rainfall to continue as Fraser Valley in ‘dynamic’ potential flooding situation Read more at:
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Rainfall to continue as Fraser Valley in ‘dynamic’ potential flooding situation - Surrey Now-Leader
Flood warning in effect in eastern Fraser Valley, watch in effect for Ashnola, Similkameen, Tulameen
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/10/rainfall-to-continue-as-fraser-valley-in-dynamic-potential-flooding-situation/
7 months ago
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Surrey health workers honoured at annual Operation Popcorn event Read more at:
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Surrey health workers honoured at annual Operation Popcorn event - Surrey Now-Leader
Operation Popcorn is run by BC Transplant and is a chance for organ recipients to thank the staff
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/10/surrey-health-workers-honoured-at-annual-operation-popcorn-event/
7 months ago
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From blood donor to living kidney donor: A White Rock mum’s heartfelt journey Read more at:
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From blood donor to living kidney donor: A White Rock mum’s heartfelt journey - Surrey Now-Leader
Soon Nick inspires blood donation while sharing personal kidney donation journey
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/09/from-blood-donor-to-living-kidney-donor-a-white-rock-mums-heartfelt-journey/
7 months ago
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Vancouver Goldeneyes snap losing streak with impressive win over New York Read more at:
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Vancouver Goldeneyes snap losing streak with impressive win over New York - Surrey Now-Leader
Vancouver Goldeneyes hosted the New York Sirens at the Pacific Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 6)
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/12/06/vancouver-goldeneyes-snap-losing-streak-with-impressive-win-over-new-york/
7 months ago
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‘Too True Crime’ podcast shines light on Canada’s femicide crisis Read more at:
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‘Too True Crime’ podcast shines light on Canada’s femicide crisis - Surrey Now-Leader
Podcast tells the stories of 580 women killed in Canada since 2020
https://surreynowleader.com/2025/11/25/too-true-crime-podcast-shines-light-on-canadas-femicide-crisis/
8 months ago
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