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Liberals' surprise win ushers in some fresh faces

Local Liberal candidates rode a wave of support to victory, literally in some cases.


 

Rehab award for effort, attitude

Richard Morrison was thrilled to be honoured with the BC Rehab Gert Vorsteher Memorial Award last week.


 
Crystal Buble (from left) and Kelly Strongitharm

Art auction for charity

White Rock artist April Lacheur is putting her paintings where her heart is.


 
Fashion historian Ivan Sayers

'In the Style of...' shows fashion trends, rebellion

Surrey Museum's newest exhibit is one smartly turned out affair.


 

Workouts and cake too

The Dailey Method studio in White Rock is celebrating its first anniversary with free classes and cake.


 

Multimedia showcase for Surrey Artwest Society

If you've ever wondered where and how artists get a leg up into the art world, one popular - if not well-known route - is through local art groups, such as Surrey Artwest Society.


 

Noted poets to read at 'Salish Sea'

In honour of National Poetry Month, next week's Readings by the Salish Sea will feature two accomplished poets, Catherine Owen and Warren Dean Fulton.


 

Hospice gets $3m grant for expansion to 15 beds

Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation is receiving a $3 million grant from the Ministry of Health toward the expansion of the Peace Arch Hospice.


 
Marine biologist Jim Cosgrove

Octopus expert Cosgrove here for Naturalists' event

A marine biologist will be taking people on an adventure to check out an octopus den - at least virtually.


 

Malnutrition tackled at Surrey retirement facility

For most people, feeling hungry is easily fixed by a trip to the kitchen or a restaurant. Not so for many of Canada's seniors.


 
Chris MacClure and Marilyn Hurst

Artists' Walk now on

White Rock's Artists' Walk is as much for the public as it is for the artists and the city itself.


 
Matthew McKinnon, 17

Brain cancer survivor gears up for ride

When Matthew McKinnon finishes the Ride to Conquer Cancer in June, it will be exactly one year since the Surrey teen had surgery to remove a brain tumour.


 

Tax debt can be cut down with a consumer proposal

While looming tax deadlines may irk most Canadians, it's outright anxiety-producing for those who owe the government a sizeable chunk of change and can't pay up.


 

Envision aims for 'Full Cupboard'

Envision Financial has launched a new, long-term initiative to support food banks in communities it serves.


 
Margaret Carkner

Birthday 'a whole new century'

Margaret Carkner, née Hargrove, will celebrate her 100th birthday next weekend.


 

'Abduction' was hoax, Surrey police confirm

Surrey RCMP have confirmed that what looked like an abduction in front of a busy mall was really a hoax.


 
April Lacheur

White Rock artist makes passion a business

When April Lacheur was growing up in North Delta, she was a good art student in school and even took extra classes.


 
Lisa Houweling

Caterer likes liquor law changes

A Surrey caterer is applauding changes to the province's liquor laws that she says will be good for both business and people planning big events.


 

RRSP or TFSA?

With the deadline to get RRSPs looming, many people are weighing up their choices.