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The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) has arrested a man who was on the run for nearly a decade. (File photo)

9-year search for international drug trafficking suspect ends with arrest at YVR

Khamla Wong, charged in 2012, taken into custody Feb. 24 by BC-CFSEU

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) has arrested a man who was on the run for nearly a decade. (File photo)
Eagle watchers are celebrating the first egg of the season, captured on video in South Surrey. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation photo)

LIVE VIDEO: South Surrey nesting eagles welcome first egg of the season

Parents ‘Sur’ and ‘Res’ to share incubating duties

Eagle watchers are celebrating the first egg of the season, captured on video in South Surrey. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation photo)
South Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm. (City of Surrey photo)

City receives $400K grant to build Indigenous Carving Centre in South Surrey

Construction of showcase venue to be completed mid-2022

South Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm. (City of Surrey photo)
When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)

White Rock woman among dozens in Lower Mainland to benefit from Elder Dog program

Dog-care organization has a fleet of volunteer walkers ready, but requires more clients to serve

When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)
A possible cougar was spotted near South Meridian Elementary last August. Another cougar was reportedly spotted on Monday. (Megan Dolphin video screengrab)

VIDEO: Cougar sighting reported in White Rock

BC Conservation has not yet been able to confirm the report

A possible cougar was spotted near South Meridian Elementary last August. Another cougar was reportedly spotted on Monday. (Megan Dolphin video screengrab)
Surrey RCMP are searching for the owner of a box of tickets located among stolen property. (RCMP handout)

Surrey RCMP searching for owner of box of sports memorabilia

Police say the items were discovered Oct. 22 in South Surrey

Surrey RCMP are searching for the owner of a box of tickets located among stolen property. (RCMP handout)
Ella Lee started a pen-pal program between children and seniors. (Contributed photo)

South Surrey teen starts pen-pal program between seniors and children

Ella Lee said program teaches importance of inter-generational connectedness

Ella Lee started a pen-pal program between children and seniors. (Contributed photo)
The Virtually Virtuous CNOY team raised more than $60,000. (Contributed photo)

White Rock Coldest Night event raises $220,000

Deanna Kratzenberg raised more than any walker in the country

The Virtually Virtuous CNOY team raised more than $60,000. (Contributed photo)
A Canadian Red Cross employee walks near tents set up by the Canadian Armed Forces at the Douglas Point of Entry border crossing. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Armed forces assisting with COVID-19 test site at Peace Arch border crossing

As of Feb. 22, travellers at land borders will be required to take a test using a self-swab kit.

A Canadian Red Cross employee walks near tents set up by the Canadian Armed Forces at the Douglas Point of Entry border crossing. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Tim and Yvonne Everson see Callie after she went missing for 43 hours. (Wade Deisman photo)

White Rock man rescues dog that was trapped for 43 hours inside hidden well

At first, Wade Deisman thought his neighbour got a new puppy, but the barking didn’t stop.

Tim and Yvonne Everson see Callie after she went missing for 43 hours. (Wade Deisman photo)
White Rock RCMP Staff. Sgt. Kale Pauls said he’s pleased the community has the confidence to call police when they feel threatened or harassed. (Contributed photo)

White Rock RCMP reports decrease in assaults, increase in threats in 2020

Uttering threats and criminal harassment calls increased by more than 60 per cent

White Rock RCMP Staff. Sgt. Kale Pauls said he’s pleased the community has the confidence to call police when they feel threatened or harassed. (Contributed photo)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Surrey man facing charges after allegedly posing as police officer in Richmond

Gurmandeep Singh Atwal also charged with one count of carrying a concealed weapon.

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Delta Police investigating a shooting between two vehicles Sunday evening. (Shane MacKichan photos)

Delta police investigating shooting between two vehicles

Burned out vehicle found in Langley

Delta Police investigating a shooting between two vehicles Sunday evening. (Shane MacKichan photos)
The first flurries of the season captured the eye of Semiahmoo photographers this most recent weekend. (Norman Orr photo)

PHOTOS: Snowfall blankets Semiahmoo Peninsula

More snow expected on the way

The first flurries of the season captured the eye of Semiahmoo photographers this most recent weekend. (Norman Orr photo)
The U.S. and Canadian flags fly atop the Peace Arch at Peace Arch Historical State Park on the border with Canada in Blaine, Wash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Elaine Thompson

Home-school children are not allowed to cross border without quarantine: Public Health

Agency responds to Blaine, Wash., parent after criticism of border policy

The U.S. and Canadian flags fly atop the Peace Arch at Peace Arch Historical State Park on the border with Canada in Blaine, Wash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Elaine Thompson
Surrey police are hoping to help residents avoid romance scams by revealing the most common red fags. (Pixabay)

Surrey RCMP warns of ‘catfishing’ romance scams

Police offer tips to people ahead of Valentine’s Day

Surrey police are hoping to help residents avoid romance scams by revealing the most common red fags. (Pixabay)
Peace Portal Alliance Church, at the corner of King George Boulevard and 152 Street, is the extreme-weather shelter for South Surrey. (File photo)

Surrey extreme-weather shelters exceed capacity

Options said due to the extreme cold, nobody was turned away Wednesday night

Peace Portal Alliance Church, at the corner of King George Boulevard and 152 Street, is the extreme-weather shelter for South Surrey. (File photo)
Surrey Memorial Hospital. (Kevin Hill photo)

13 dead after Surrey Memorial Hospital outbreak

115 cases of COVID-19 were reported since Nov. 18

Surrey Memorial Hospital. (Kevin Hill photo)
Semiahmoo Secondary students from the Colour of Campus Society donated $525 worth of COVID-19 supplies to the school. (Contributed)

Semiahmoo students donate $525 worth of COVID supplies to school

Group of students worked with art club to host online fundraiser

Semiahmoo Secondary students from the Colour of Campus Society donated $525 worth of COVID-19 supplies to the school. (Contributed)
A ditch marks the Canada-U.S. border and separates people walking on the road, right, in Surrey, British Columbia, and those gathered at Peace Arch Historical State Park, left, in Blaine, Wash., Sunday, July 5, 2020. Although the B.C. government closed the Canadian side of the park in June due to concerns about crowding and COVID-19, people are still able to meet in the U.S. park due to a treaty signed in 1814 that allows citizens of Canada and the U.S. to unite in the park without technically crossing any border. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

B.C. premier says calling for closure of Peace Arch State Park a federal responsibility

Horgan said he would ‘take action’ if Canada-U.S. border park is flagged as problem by PHO

A ditch marks the Canada-U.S. border and separates people walking on the road, right, in Surrey, British Columbia, and those gathered at Peace Arch Historical State Park, left, in Blaine, Wash., Sunday, July 5, 2020. Although the B.C. government closed the Canadian side of the park in June due to concerns about crowding and COVID-19, people are still able to meet in the U.S. park due to a treaty signed in 1814 that allows citizens of Canada and the U.S. to unite in the park without technically crossing any border. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)