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HST rejected by B.C. voters

HST rejected by B.C. voters

The B.C. government is getting to work dismantling the harmonized sales tax, a job that may take more than a year and add billions to the province's deficit.
Funding for new Surrey schools 'desperate'

Funding for new Surrey schools 'desperate'

As the start of the school year approaches, a group of concerned Surrey residents are hoping to highlight the need for new schools in the rapidly expanding city.
Surrey remembers Layton with candlelight vigil

Surrey remembers Layton with candlelight vigil

Gathering at Holland Park for late NDP leader
Hundreds pay tribute to life of Surrey firefighter

Hundreds pay tribute to life of Surrey firefighter

Less than two hours after welcoming a fallen comrade home as his remains were brought back to Canada Friday, hundreds of firefighters packed a South Surrey funeral centre to pay tribute to "Our Cal" – Capt. Calvin Brook McKibbon.
Paving history – or protecting it?

Paving history – or protecting it?

Ancient archeological sites – Glenrose and St. Mungo – lay in the path of the South Fraser Perimeter Road.
White Rock takes inventory of its trees

White Rock takes inventory of its trees

Young workers tagging and measuring trees on city property in White Rock over the past couple of months have been cause for some alarm among residents.
BC Ferries eyes sailing, staff reductions

BC Ferries eyes sailing, staff reductions

Passenger and vehicle traffic is down this year and is not expected to recover any time soon, so BC Ferries is considering a plan to cut hundreds of sailings to save money.
Man sought by White Rock RCMP

Man sought by White Rock RCMP

White Rock RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with alleged crimes in the city and involving Transit police.
‘Until you know the owner’s safe, you look’

‘Until you know the owner’s safe, you look’

A report of an overturned vessel in Boundary Bay led marine rescue crews to scour waters for several hours Tuesday in search of whomever may have been onboard.
Close call for coffee house owner

Close call for coffee house owner

Sharon Symes’ week included a burglary and a near-fatal crash