Neighborhoods — Page 5
New Westminster schools face overcrowding as 1,600 new students arrive in two years
The second-most dense city in Canada is growing faster than its schools can handle, forcing district to propose closing an elementary...
Richmond hosts fire safety seminar Wednesday with English and Cantonese interpretation
Richmond Fire-Rescue will cover fire prevention and e-bike safety concerns at a community seminar hosted by a new local association.
White Rock's Snowbirds aerial show on Aug. 12 may be one of the last with iconic Tutor Jets
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds return for a free 45-minute demonstration over the waterfront at 5:30 p.m., marking their 55th anniversary...
Surrey's Ugly Potato Day returning to Cloverdale Fairgrounds on Aug. 8 with 20,000-plus expected
The free produce event will give away hundreds of thousands of pounds of rescued "imperfect" fruits and vegetables with live music,...
Second scuba diver dies off Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver this year
A male diver in his 60s became distressed Sunday morning at the popular diving spot. Four divers have died at the location since 2016.
Fairview Balfour Block redevelopment plan cuts affordable housing and child care centre
A revised rezoning proposal for the Balfour Block would remove 25 below-market rental homes and a child care facility. City staff...
Sport Chek's Mount Pleasant flagship store closing after nearly 20 years
The West Broadway location is marking its final days with 50% off all merchandise. The space, located in a mixed-use building near...
Richmond realtor's WeChat post warning of Indo-Canadian mayor divides voters ahead of October election
Kash Heed, the only Indo-Canadian candidate running for mayor, said the post stokes division along ethnic lines. The realtor defended it...
Long-term care shortage leaves Surrey family scrambling to find bed for husband
Therese Poirier expected her husband Leander Linder would find a care home within six to nine months; provincial workers told her it's...
Richmond hosts Pride Walk, art exhibit, and summer events this weekend
Steveston Summer Fun kicks off Saturday at Westwind Park with sports and live music. Pride Walk and Japanese Canadian art exhibit also...
South Surrey paddleboarders raise $213,500 for youth mental health in annual relay race
25 teams competed Thursday at the eighth annual Champion of the Crescent fundraiser presented by Ellis Don, supporting Surrey Memorial...
Brenden's Ride returns to Surrey after seven-year pause with motorcycle and classic car fundraiser
The charity ride raised funds for Camp Easter Seals on July 18, with 20 volunteers and 36 motorcycles and cars traveling from Cloverdale...
