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Nadir Ibadullah poses for a photo in front of his Surrey home on Thursday, July 14. Ibadullah owns 11 Minis, each of which have their own name. (Photo: Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)

Surrey man’s collection of 11 Minis attests to big passion for small cars

Nadir Ibadullah’s love affair with the Mini began when he was growing up in Pakistan

  • Jul 20, 2022
Nadir Ibadullah poses for a photo in front of his Surrey home on Thursday, July 14. Ibadullah owns 11 Minis, each of which have their own name. (Photo: Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)
The Maple Ridge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is set for July 28 at the Curling Rink, located at 23580 Jim Robson Way.

Black Press’ career, education event coming to Maple Ridge

More than 35 exhibitors will be at the July 28 event

The Maple Ridge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is set for July 28 at the Curling Rink, located at 23580 Jim Robson Way.
Participants raised over $71,400 at the 2022 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Delta on Sunday, May 29. (Delta IG Wealth Management Walk For Alzheimer’s/Facebook photo)

Delta walk raises over $71,000 for Alzheimer Society

Participants came together at South Delta Secondary May 29 in honour of people affected by dementia

Participants raised over $71,400 at the 2022 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Delta on Sunday, May 29. (Delta IG Wealth Management Walk For Alzheimer’s/Facebook photo)
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The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society has donated $600,000 to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation towards the purchase of critical equipment needs at Delta Hospital. (Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation/submitted photo)

Auxiliary donates $600K for priority equipment at Delta Hospital

The auxiliary has over 300 volunteers who donate nearly 50,000 hours of services each year

The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society has donated $600,000 to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation towards the purchase of critical equipment needs at Delta Hospital. (Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation/submitted photo)
Talitha Koum Society, a women’s support and housing organization, needs funds for camping equipment to get back to their favourite group activity. (Contributed photo)

Women’s rehabilitation centre needs funds to run programs, expand housing unit

Talitha Koum Society helps women in recovery by providing accomodation, resources

Talitha Koum Society, a women’s support and housing organization, needs funds for camping equipment to get back to their favourite group activity. (Contributed photo)
Preparing for launch. More than 300 people took part in the first kite flying and family picnic event of its kind in the Lower Mainland on Sunday, July 17, organized at the Aldergrove Bowl Park by the Canadian Desi Arts and Culture Club. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Go fly a kite: 300 attend first of its kind event at Aldergrove Bowl Park

Meet-up and picnic modelled on traditional Indian event

Preparing for launch. More than 300 people took part in the first kite flying and family picnic event of its kind in the Lower Mainland on Sunday, July 17, organized at the Aldergrove Bowl Park by the Canadian Desi Arts and Culture Club. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Manobhira “Manu” Nellutla chats about his life while living and working in three different countries. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Manu Nellutla, a local author, sits down for a coffee and a chat

Nellutla shares stories from his life in India, Rwanda, and Canada

Manobhira “Manu” Nellutla chats about his life while living and working in three different countries. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
The third annual White Rock Pride Ride cruised through the city Friday evening – starting at Centennial Arena before ending along Marine Drive. (Gord Wait photo)

PHOTOS: White Rock Pride Ride rolls through city; Family Day, gala up next

Prior to Friday night cruise, Pride flag raised at city hall

The third annual White Rock Pride Ride cruised through the city Friday evening – starting at Centennial Arena before ending along Marine Drive. (Gord Wait photo)
Maggie Davies, a member of Oneness Gogos, ‘welcomed’ the group to St. John’s, Newfoundland on their Canadian tour. (Contributed photo)

White Rock grandmothers complete a virtual tour of the globe

Oneness Gogos is a non-profit organization that aims to provide support to African grandmothers

Maggie Davies, a member of Oneness Gogos, ‘welcomed’ the group to St. John’s, Newfoundland on their Canadian tour. (Contributed photo)
Vehicles line up to board B.C. Ferries sailing at Tsawwassen. British Columbia has the longest free ferry ride in the world. Do you know where this ferry can be found? (Black Press Media)

QUIZ: Are you ready for some summer driving?

How much do you know about roads and cars in Canada and beyond?

Vehicles line up to board B.C. Ferries sailing at Tsawwassen. British Columbia has the longest free ferry ride in the world. Do you know where this ferry can be found? (Black Press Media)
Surrey Latin Festival is on at Surrey Civic Plaza July 16 and 17. (Photo: Anna Burns)

PHOTOS: Surrey Latin Festival takes over civic plaza

Organizers expected around 5,000 people to visit the festival this weekend

Surrey Latin Festival is on at Surrey Civic Plaza July 16 and 17. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Brent Handy performs at the Boundary Bay Airshow in Delta on Saturday, July 16, 2022. This annual event took a break the past two years and was back this year in full swing. (Photo by Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)

PHOTOS: Boundary Bay Airshow returns to Delta

Event draws in hundreds to Boundary Bay Airport

Brent Handy performs at the Boundary Bay Airshow in Delta on Saturday, July 16, 2022. This annual event took a break the past two years and was back this year in full swing. (Photo by Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)
Students from all seven Delta secondary schools have produced a series of anti-racism videos to help educate and activate their fellow students, school district staff and the community at large. (Delta School District video screenshot)

Delta students produce anti-racism educational video

Video first of a series made using a $10,000 provincial grant the district received in 2021

Students from all seven Delta secondary schools have produced a series of anti-racism videos to help educate and activate their fellow students, school district staff and the community at large. (Delta School District video screenshot)
The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds perfomed a quick flyover above Semiahmoo Bay last summer. (Nick Greenizan photo)

Sea Fest, Snowbirds, concerts highlight summer events in White Rock, South Surrey

Snowbirds performed abbreviated fly-over show over Semiahmoo Bay last summer

The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds perfomed a quick flyover above Semiahmoo Bay last summer. (Nick Greenizan photo)
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Jan Rabson. (Submitted Photo)
Amazon employees from the YVR4 fulfillment center in Delta donated US$10,000 to Earthwise Society on July 6, 2022 and volunteered to help plant trees and other greenery at the organization’s Tsawwassen farm. The donation is the culmination of Amazon’s global Earth Month volunteer competition, which took place in April. (submitted photo)

Amazon employees donate over $12K to Delta’s Earthwise Society

Delta’s YVR4 fulfillment center Canadian winner of Amazon’s global Earth Month volunteer competition

Amazon employees from the YVR4 fulfillment center in Delta donated US$10,000 to Earthwise Society on July 6, 2022 and volunteered to help plant trees and other greenery at the organization’s Tsawwassen farm. The donation is the culmination of Amazon’s global Earth Month volunteer competition, which took place in April. (submitted photo)
One-on-one counselling taking place at Moving Forward Family Services. (submitted photo)

Delta Community Foundation grants $5K to Moving Forward Family Services

Moving Forward offers free short-term, affordable long-term counselling to under-served communities

One-on-one counselling taking place at Moving Forward Family Services. (submitted photo)
At the 29th edition of the Mopar Madness car show in Langley on Sunday, July 10, members of the Mopars Unlimited Car Club announced they have raised $10,000 for Ukraine humanitarian relief. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Lower Mainland car fans raise $10,000 for Ukraine humanitarian relief

‘They need all the help they can get’ says president of Langley-based Mopars Unlimited club

At the 29th edition of the Mopar Madness car show in Langley on Sunday, July 10, members of the Mopars Unlimited Car Club announced they have raised $10,000 for Ukraine humanitarian relief. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Jennifer Jones, the first woman president of Rotary International, addressed the city of White Rock on Sunday morning. (Sobia Moman photo and video)

VIDEO: Rotary International’s first Woman President visits White Rock

Jennifer Jones stopped in White Rock on her coast-to-coast tour of Canada

Jennifer Jones, the first woman president of Rotary International, addressed the city of White Rock on Sunday morning. (Sobia Moman photo and video)