Surrey Now-Leader Newspaper

08/23/2023

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

The IOAD 2023 theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis. This includes first responders, front line health workers, peer support workers and all support workers who are involved in the care of people who are struggling with the toxic drug supply, and all of the other contributing factors that make this crisis that much more exacerbated.

It is more important than ever that community members, family friends rally around to support the cause.

Please join us at Holland Park, August 31 from 11a - 2pm to partake in activities, learn about new resources, and meet the Surrey Community Action Team

08/23/2023

PODCAST: Lindsay, a registered pharmacist with over 10 years of experience, explained that pharmacies are evolving to become places where individuals can access healthcare and sit down with a pharmacist for assessments.

LISTEN: https://www.todayinbc.com/news/podcast-lindsay-dixon-explains-new-extended-prescribing-powers-for-bc-pharmacists/

08/23/2023

A man was killed Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 22) after being hit by a truck in 10300 block of Highway 17 in Whalley.

Police say man was hit by truck in 10300 block of Highway 17 Tuesday afternoon

08/22/2023

Only 40 tickets available - will sell out fast

08/22/2023

After three days of smoky skies, folks in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver areas can breathe easy once again.

Metro Vancouver Regional District ended advisory after 3 days

08/22/2023

People taking part in the second annual Surrey D**e March were heard promoting inclusion for all as they walked along University Drive Saturday (Aug. 19).

“Hey hey ho ho, transphobia got to go. Hey hey ho ho, homophobia got to go,” they chanted.

The goal of the march is to provide a safe space for the q***r community to stand up and express their rights, said Che Baines, an organizer of the march.

Close to two dozen people marched from City Hall to Holland Park

08/22/2023

Hemanya Sharma was tired from soccer practice and was ready for bed when she saw the email she had been waiting for.

She got it! Sharma was one of 20 people from across Canada selected for the $70,000 TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.

Passion for robotics leads to $70K scholarship for Hemanya Sharma

08/21/2023

Local fire crews answering the province’s call to help in West Kelowna say it is like “a war zone” in the devastated Okanagan community.

Province asked Thursday for any help the cities could offer

08/21/2023

Today is the second anniversary of the devastating car crash that claimed the lives of three hockey-playing Surrey teens in Fraser Heights, on Aug. 21, 2021.

(Posted is our story from 2022)

The memorial began growing the day of the crash that claimed the lives of Parker Magnuson, Ronin Sharma and Caleb Reimer

08/21/2023

With the backdrop of Monday’s official confirmation that at least 50 homes were burned down in Kelowna, B.C.’s premier is urging everyone to follow the restrictions on non-essential travel to communities facing wildfire threat and condemning those tampering and stealing firefighting equipment.

As of Monday, 386 wildfires were burning in province

08/21/2023

Charcuterie on the Pier, presented by Sheila's Catering Co., is a fundraising event for Sources Community Resources, Friends of the Pier, and the Semiahmoo Rotary Club featuring a historic attempt to break the World Record of the Longest Charcuterie Board. The opening ceremonies will start at 1:00 PM at the Memorial Park with several entertainment and activities until 6:00 PM. We are thankful for the support of our gold sponsor It's On Electric Company for believing in this event and the great cause behind it.

08/21/2023

The red sun is now a recognizable sign of degraded air quality across the region.

Metro Vancouver announced Monday (Aug. 21) it was continuing its air quality advisory for the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley areas.

The warning will be in effect until further notice, basically until a change in the weather.

‘Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations,’ says warning