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Langley woman pleads for break on $49K fines after felling 11 trees
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (440+ words) Published 10:55 am Thursday, July 16, 2026 A Langley woman, who said she is facing fines of close to $50,000 for cutting down a number of trees on her property without a permit, asked the Township council to give her a break on Monday,…...
Abbotsford Canucks release 2026-27 regular season schedule
1+ week, 46+ min ago (551+ words) Published 12:22 pm Thursday, July 9, 2026 Ty Mueller and the Abbotsford Canucks are diving into a new AHL season on Oct. 2. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News) The Abbotsford Canucks 2026-27 regular season schedule has been released and it features a number of familiar foes…...
‘A culture of fear’: How Bishnoi gang violence has hit Surrey and beyond
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (963+ words) Published 8:30 am Thursday, July 9, 2026 Indian gangster Lawerence Bishnoi. (U.S. Attorney’s Office – Central District of California/ Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader) Goldy Brar (also known as Satinder Singh) is on the FBI’s most wanted list. (fbi.gov) The 2025 extortion of the director of…...
PHOTOS: White Rock’s Canada Day by the Bay draws thousands
1+ week, 6+ day ago (248+ words) Published 12:30 pm Thursday, July 2, 2026 Waterfront visitors check out White Rock’s 2026 Canada Day by the Bay event marking the country’s 159th birthday. (Hayley McLeod/Contributed to Peace Arch News) RCM-SAR5’s giant inflatable duck was among features on White Rock’s promenade for…...
British Columbians reminded to use life jackets amid recent drowning deaths
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (491+ words) Published 11:29 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 There have been more than 20 fatal drownings so far this year, and a society that advocates for water safety warns it could be a record-breaking year for deaths. Lifesaving Society’s B.C. and Yukon branch says – by…...
Surrey Libraries responds to online concerns over damaged book charges
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (653+ words) Published 10:00 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 A post made in a community Facebook group about Surrey Libraries Semiahmoo Branch ignited a lot of discussion. (Grace McLeod/Peace Arch News) The Semiahmoo Branch is said to have an indoor and outdoor book return…...
White Rock’s pier wish granted
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (554+ words) Published 2:52 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney and South Surrey-White Rock MP Ernie Klassen walk the pier during the Prime Minister’s brief visit to White Rock on Nov. 12, 2025. (Alex Browne/Peace Arch News) The sun is shining on White…...
Victoria golfer captures pair of B.C. championship titles in Chilliwack
2+ week, 1+ day ago (660+ words) Published 7:30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 A wave of relief washed over Veronica Ivy on the 18th green at Chilliwack Golf Club as she tapped in a final putt to claim two provincial golf championships on June 25. The Gorge Vale Golf Club member…...
LETTER: Killing of police officers is heartbreaking for Canada
2+ week, 5+ day ago (96+ words) Published 1:45 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 Send letters to the editor to [email protected] It is with deep sadness and heartache to hear of the killings and serious injuries of dedicated police officers in Canada. I can’t imagine the pain and heartache of…...
LETTER: How a White Rock community garden plot changed my perspective
3+ week, 6+ day ago (286+ words) Published 7:00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 A plot at the new Hogg Park Community Garden changed everything for this resident. (Margaret Doyle/Contributed to Peace Arch News) I wanted to write to share a recent experience I had that has greatly improved…...