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LETTER: Something must be done about loud exhaust and music systems in cars

Randy Looten thinks more attention must be paid to loud, racing cars on Nordel Way and 84th Avenue

South Surrey’s Stephanie Cadieux is the Government of Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer. Contributed photo

‘Time to move from intent to action’ on accessibility

Stephanie Cadieux issues challenge to businesses during National Accessibility Week

  • May 31, 2023
Nickels and dimes. (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)

OUR VIEW: Minimum wage still minute

Today, June 1, British Columbia’s minimum wage rises to $16.75 per hour from $15.65

  • Jun 1, 2023
Frank Bucholtz

AND FRANKLY: Province-funded referendum on Surrey policing issue might break the logjam

It’s long past time to break the logjam over policing in Surrey,…

  • Jun 1, 2023
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THE MOJ: Robinson’s time to shine

Lions’ receiver has breakthrough game in Regina

  • May 30, 2023
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A Surrey Mountie and a Surrey Police Service officer share a laugh at this year’s Vaisakhi parade in Newton. (File photo: Anna Burns)

ZYTARUK: Stop the stalemate on Surrey policing problem

It’s hard to get a clear picture when your view is obstructed

  • May 29, 2023
A Surrey Mountie and a Surrey Police Service officer share a laugh at this year’s Vaisakhi parade in Newton. (File photo: Anna Burns)
Pictures of Surrey Now-Leader front page from 2023

COLUMN: Photos tell a story too but selecting the right one can be tricky

As a photojournalist, I put a lot of thought into choosing a photo for a story

Pictures of Surrey Now-Leader front page from 2023
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OUR VIEW: Surrey’s elderly residents deserve better

We do not want to be a society that abandons its elderly

  • May 24, 2023
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Frank Bucholtz

AND FRANKLY: Urban growth, agriculture a delicate balance for Surrey to strike

Proposals under consideration by Surrey council are markers along the path to growth and change

  • May 18, 2023
Frank Bucholtz
File photo: Tom Zytaruk

OUR VIEW: Hey Surrey, renters drive cars too

Once again government puts its boot on the proletariat

  • May 17, 2023
File photo: Tom Zytaruk
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LETTERS: Opportunity still exists for Surrey policing referendum

Editor: Is ex-Mayor Doug McCallum prematurely dancing in the aisles? His painful…

  • May 11, 2023
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LETTER: Surrey policing survey shows bias, contains wrong information

Editor: By the time this letter is published, Mayor Brenda Locke may…

  • May 11, 2023
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OUR VIEW: Surrey renters need protection from huge rent increases

Those in positions of authority cannot be allowed the luxury of willful blindness

  • May 10, 2023
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Grainy video sent to Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove taken on Saturday, April 22, 2023 showing a Union Gospel Mission Vancouver van dropping off unhoused people in downtown Chilliwack. (Video screenshot)

LETTER: Union Gospel Mission president responds to Chilliwack mayor’s concerns about homeless dropoff

‘The bottom line is: We do not drop people off in Chilliwack (or anywhere) without a plan in place’

  • May 5, 2023
Grainy video sent to Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove taken on Saturday, April 22, 2023 showing a Union Gospel Mission Vancouver van dropping off unhoused people in downtown Chilliwack. (Video screenshot)
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke with redacted report on Surrey policing from NDP government. (Photo: Anna Burns)

OUR VIEW: Farnworth fumbled Surrey cops process

Clearly, much of this debacle could have been avoided with a referendum

  • May 3, 2023
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke with redacted report on Surrey policing from NDP government. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Frank Bucholtz

AND FRANKLY: Matter of Surrey policing is far from concluded

Regardless of which way it goes, process is going to cost Surrey taxpayers dearly

  • May 1, 2023
Frank Bucholtz
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

OUR PLANETARY HEALTH: Nurses have an ethical duty to advocate for climate justice

Why would nurses care about climate change? This is a question I…

  • Apr 28, 2023
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
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OUR VIEW: Bale out on Surrey’s HMCS ‘Interpretation’

It’s just not seaworthy policy for public governance

  • Apr 26, 2023
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Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham provides an update about fish farms in the province during a press conference in the press gallery at the Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday June 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

POPHAM: B.C.’s tourism industry poised for the travel season and return of visitors

As we celebrate Tourism Week in British Columbia, we recognize this industry,…

  • Apr 24, 2023
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham provides an update about fish farms in the province during a press conference in the press gallery at the Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday June 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Mike Barnes of Hayward smokes while dressed in a marijuana leaf suit during the 420 event at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Are 4/20 events in B.C. influencing youth marijuana use?

Community outreach coordinator speaks on the dangers of teen drug use

Mike Barnes of Hayward smokes while dressed in a marijuana leaf suit during the 420 event at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)