Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsSikh leaders met after the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an advocate for Khalistan separatismJacqueline GelineauA leader from Kelowna’s Sikh community travelled to Surrey to meet with representatives from across Canada to discuss the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the resulting response from the Indian and Canadian governments.Nijjar, who is a Canadian citizen, was shot and killed by two masked gunmen outside of a Sikh temple in Surrey where he was the president, on June 18.The Canadian government is currently investigating allegations that the Indian...…Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsSikh leaders met after the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an advocate for Khalistan separatismJacqueline GelineauA leader from Kelowna’s Sikh community travelled to Surrey to meet with representatives from across Canada to discuss the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the resulting response from the Indian and Canadian governments.Nijjar, who is a Canadian citizen, was shot and killed by two masked gunmen outside of a Sikh temple in Surrey where he was the president, on June 18.The Canadian government is currently investigating allegations that the Indian...WW…

Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsReport sent to provincial, federal agencies in charge of pollution eventsTricia WeelPreviousNext/ExpandPreviousNextA thick, green sludge, or foam, has been visible on the Nicomekl River in South Surrey for at least a week, first brought to the Peace Arch News’ attention by a commuter driving by on Thursday, Sept. 28.After taking photos, PAN contacted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as the Nicomekl is a salmon-spawning river.DFO communications spokesperson Leri Davies said the incident has been reported to the appropriate authorities.“This report of foam...…Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsReport sent to provincial, federal agencies in charge of pollution eventsTricia WeelPreviousNext/ExpandPreviousNextA thick, green sludge, or foam, has been visible on the Nicomekl River in South Surrey for at least a week, first brought to the Peace Arch News’ attention by a commuter driving by on Thursday, Sept. 28.After taking photos, PAN contacted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as the Nicomekl is a salmon-spawning river.DFO communications spokesperson Leri Davies said the incident has been reported to the appropriate authorities.“This report of foam...WW…

Skip to contentHomeEntertainmentOceana PARC Playhouse show marks return to action for Damonde TschritterAlex BrowneThe Yuk Yuk’s Surrey team is bringing more shows to Oceana Parc Playhouse (home of the White Rock Players Club) with four remaining comedy nights in the 2023-24 season.“After a trial show earlier this year, we were blown away by the immediate interest which resulted in two back-to-back sold-out shows,” said Yuk Yuk’s promoter Eric Y. Lapointe.“Ever since moving to the city in 2017, I have wanted to bring more comedic events to our White Rock, South Surrey community to enjoy...…Skip to contentHomeEntertainmentOceana PARC Playhouse show marks return to action for Damonde TschritterAlex BrowneThe Yuk Yuk’s Surrey team is bringing more shows to Oceana Parc Playhouse (home of the White Rock Players Club) with four remaining comedy nights in the 2023-24 season.“After a trial show earlier this year, we were blown away by the immediate interest which resulted in two back-to-back sold-out shows,” said Yuk Yuk’s promoter Eric Y. Lapointe.“Ever since moving to the city in 2017, I have wanted to bring more comedic events to our White Rock, South Surrey community to enjoy...WW…

Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsWhite Rock, Surrey count results show increasing number of people living without homeSobia MomanThe number of people experiencing homelessness in Surrey and White Rock have increased significantly since 2020, according to a count that returned to the area this year for the first time since the pandemic.In March, volunteers explored several communities around B.C. in an effort to identify how many people are living unhoused in each city. The results for the Greater Vancouver Point-in-Time Homeless Count were released Thursday morning (Oct. 5). The survey was...…Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsWhite Rock, Surrey count results show increasing number of people living without homeSobia MomanThe number of people experiencing homelessness in Surrey and White Rock have increased significantly since 2020, according to a count that returned to the area this year for the first time since the pandemic.In March, volunteers explored several communities around B.C. in an effort to identify how many people are living unhoused in each city. The results for the Greater Vancouver Point-in-Time Homeless Count were released Thursday morning (Oct. 5). The survey was...WW…

Skip to contentHomeSportsPlay On! Canada aiming to sign up 200 teamsMalin JordanIt’s official, although no date has been set, Play On! Canada is bringing its massive street hockey festival back to Cloverdale.The City of Surrey made the announcement a few days ago via press release.“Very excited to be a part of a national event that is as Canadian as you can get,” remarked Paul Orazietti, the executive director of the Cloverdale BIA. “And proud of our team.”Play On! Canada runs the biggest street hockey tournament series across the country.Mayor Brenda Lock said she was proud to both support...…Skip to contentHomeSportsPlay On! Canada aiming to sign up 200 teamsMalin JordanIt’s official, although no date has been set, Play On! Canada is bringing its massive street hockey festival back to Cloverdale.The City of Surrey made the announcement a few days ago via press release.“Very excited to be a part of a national event that is as Canadian as you can get,” remarked Paul Orazietti, the executive director of the Cloverdale BIA. “And proud of our team.”Play On! Canada runs the biggest street hockey tournament series across the country.Mayor Brenda Lock said she was proud to both support...WW…