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An employee in the McKesson Canada pharmaceutical distribution centre in Surrey on Thursday, June 8, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

233,000-square-foot pharmaceutical distribution centre opens in Surrey

Centre delivers medications, vaccines, and specialty pharmaceuticals to health care facilities across B.C.

An employee in the McKesson Canada pharmaceutical distribution centre in Surrey on Thursday, June 8, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon and MLA Elenore Sturko at a press conference outside of Surrey Memorial Hosptial in Surrey on Thursday, June 8, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

NDP ‘putting BandAid on a victim that’s bleeding to death,’ Falcon says after tour of Surrey hospital

BC United leader says Dix’s promises not enough to fix crisis at Surrey Memorial

Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon and MLA Elenore Sturko at a press conference outside of Surrey Memorial Hosptial in Surrey on Thursday, June 8, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
B.C’s Health Minister Adrian Dix at a health care announcement at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey on Wednesday. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Help coming to ease strain at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Dix announces

Health minister says province has heard health care workers’ calls for more resources

B.C’s Health Minister Adrian Dix at a health care announcement at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey on Wednesday. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Samatha Dean sold her art and jewelry at the Surrey Urban Farmers Market on Saturday (June 3). (Photo: Anna Burns)
Samatha Dean was selling her art and jewelry at the Surrey Urban Farmers Market Saturday (June 3). (Photo: Anna Burns)
Samatha Dean sold her art and jewelry at the Surrey Urban Farmers Market on Saturday (June 3). (Photo: Anna Burns)
Samatha Dean was selling her art and jewelry at the Surrey Urban Farmers Market Saturday (June 3). (Photo: Anna Burns)
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth and Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. (File photos)

Surrey mayor wants council to make ‘final and informed’ decision on policing transition this month

‘We will not be pressured or bullied into making a hasty one,’ Mayor Brenda Locke says

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth and Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. (File photos)
Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade in Surrey on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

UPDATE: Missing youth found safe

She 12-year-old last seen in area of 16900-block of 60 Avenue

Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade in Surrey on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Whalley Little League in Surrey on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  (Photo: Anna Burns)

Bat-a-thon for fun and funds in Whalley where 2 new scoreboards will cost $30K

The annual event was started by Mylyne Precioso and her husband in 2018

Whalley Little League in Surrey on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  (Photo: Anna Burns)
The Tim Hortons at 152 Street and 56 Ave in Surrey (Screenshot: Google Maps)

Assault charge for man caught on video yelling at drive-thru staff in Surrey

Incident occurred at Tim Hortons restaurant in the 15200-block of 56 Ave

The Tim Hortons at 152 Street and 56 Ave in Surrey (Screenshot: Google Maps)
Skytrain travels across the SkyBridge in Surrey on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Reduced SkyTrain service in Surrey for 6 weeks as TransLink does maintenance work

From June 17 to July 31, trains will be able to travel on just one side of tracks

Skytrain travels across the SkyBridge in Surrey on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (Photo: Anna Burns)
(Mike Farnworth photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipoliton Brenda Locke photo: Anna Burns)

Public Safety Minister urges Surrey mayor, councillors to decide future of policing in city

Farnworth in letter: ‘I am gravely concerned that Council may proceed without considering all relevant information available’

(Mike Farnworth photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipoliton Brenda Locke photo: Anna Burns)
(Submitted photo: Surrey RCMP)

MISSING: Cathleen Bird was last seen on May 17

34-year-old last seen in area of 14100-block of 110A Avenue

(Submitted photo: Surrey RCMP)
(Submitted photo: Surrey RCMP)

MISSING: Jennifer Nielson was last seen on May 23 in Surrey

44-year-old last seen in area of 13700-block of 94A Avenue

(Submitted photo: Surrey RCMP)
(Pill bottle photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz Submitted photo of Richard Fung)
(Pill bottle photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz Submitted photo of Richard Fung)
Dr. Victoria Lee, president and CEO of the Fraser Health Authority. (File photo: Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Surrey Memorial Hospital facing a ‘significant challenge and struggle’: Fraser Health CEO

Dr. Victoria Lee addresses letter on unsafe conditions, adverse outcomes – including claim that a newborn died as a result

Dr. Victoria Lee, president and CEO of the Fraser Health Authority. (File photo: Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Surrey Board of Trade president and CEO Anita Huberman participated in Surrey Pride’s event as a queen, her drag alter ego. (Photo: Anna Burns)

PHOTOS: Transformations for 6 at ‘So You Think You Can Drag’ event in Surrey

Surrey Pride Society hosted the gala to raise funds for charity and Pride Festival 2023

Surrey Board of Trade president and CEO Anita Huberman participated in Surrey Pride’s event as a queen, her drag alter ego. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Letter calls out resource crisis at Surrey hospital: 1 newborn death, countless misses

Letters demand funding and resources for Surrey Memorial Hospital

Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Surrey Memorial Hospital. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Hospital Foundation hosts health summit to discuss health care challenges in Surrey

60 health care stakeholders and community leaders from the region came together

Surrey Memorial Hospital. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Angela Sterritt speaking at her book launch at Vancouver Public Libary on May 24. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Journalist Angela Sterritt’s new book connects her story with murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit

“Unbroken: my fight for survival, hope, and Justice for Indigenous women and girls” available Tuesday (May 30)

Angela Sterritt speaking at her book launch at Vancouver Public Libary on May 24. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Police officers and Emergency Response Team were called to a Surrey home on Monday (May 29) after reports of a person with a gun. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)

Surrey Mounties seeking applicants for free Citizen & Youth Police Academy

The academy for 2023 will be held from Sept. 20 to Nov. 15

Police officers and Emergency Response Team were called to a Surrey home on Monday (May 29) after reports of a person with a gun. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)
Climate Recentred’s Community Fair Fest at Guildford Park Secondary in Surrey on May 27, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Free groceries gone in 30 minutes at Climate Recentred fair in Surrey

Four-member group hopes to open a pay-what-you-can grocery store in Surrey

Climate Recentred’s Community Fair Fest at Guildford Park Secondary in Surrey on May 27, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)