Surrey council gives thumbs-up to 5-tower residential project downtown

Artist’s conception of a five-highrise residential development proposed for Surrey city centre, source City of Surrey
Project includes 2,200 dwelling units

Smoke particles invisible to the naked eye can be inhaled deep into the lungs. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue file photo).

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Waukesha, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

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Kaylanna Lipinski (centre) was diagnosed with cancer for a second time only three months after the birth of her daughter. (Miran Rose Facebook/The News)

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    The T-33 was used in the Korean War, but is a mainstay at airshows across North America these days. My flight suit awaits. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

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