Thursday November 15, 2012 (Vol. 37 No. 92)
V O I C E
O F
W H I T E
R O C K
A N D
S O U T H
S U R R E Y
w w w. p e a c e a r c h n e w s . c o m
Noteworthy: South Surrey teen Brian Kang will face one of his biggest musical challenges ever Sunday, when he’ll perform at the Orpheum with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. › see page A29
Attendees critical
City targets mega homes Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Ridiculous, rushed, unfair and damaging were among the descriptions given to amendments proposed for White Rock’s single-family zoning bylaw. “If this bylaw changes, I’m going to be limited to a 2,800-squarefoot house with a dungeon,” Trevor Johnson told city officials during a public-information meeting TuesEvan Seal photos day. Police investigate at the scene of a horrific collision that killed Surrey RCMP Const. Adrian Oliver (pictured below) Tuesday morning. “Property values in RS-1 zones are going to crumble.” Const. Adrian Oliver dies in the line of duty The proposed amendments – aimed at limiting the size of houses that can be built on single-family lots –and include adjusting the calculaIt’s like Black Friday, but better because it’s Canadian close to home! tion and of maximum gross floor area It’s like Black Friday, but better because it’s Canadian close to home! Check out these AMAZING deals at Semiahmoo Centre. to Shopping include limiting the permitted Check out AMAZING deals at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. floor area of a home’s second storey Sheila Reynolds sirenthese were activated at the time. Black Press to 80 per cent of its first floor; and, The investigation continues with the overensuring that the floor area of dayAn early-morning crash in Sullivan Tuesday sight of the Vancouver Police Department. lighted basements is included in killed a Surrey RCMP officer. Fordy called Oliver “an outstanding police lot-coverage calculations. Const. Adrian Oliver, 28, was on duty when officer, with a great attitude and commitment “We think it addresses some of his unmarked police vehicle and a semi-trailer to serve others.” the needs,” city planner Connie collided at 64 Avenue and 148 Street. He said the primary concern right now is for Halbert told the dozen-plus resiOliver had been a Surrey officer for 3½ years Oliver’s family and friends and said the RCMP dents who turned out. and was a second-generation RCMP member. is ensuring members and employees impacted “This is the alternative that counColleagues at Surrey’s main detachment wore by the death have the proper support. cil, in a planning session, felt was black and blue ribbons to honour Oliver as they Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Vic Toews, the best alternative.” listened to the official announcement of his also expressed his condolences to Oliver’s famFRiDAy, noVEMBER 2012was highThe need for23, change death to media at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Several wept ily, friends and colleagues. like Black Friday, but better because it’s Canadian and close home! lighted last month by toconcerns over the sudden loss of a friend and co-worker. “This is a very sad day for all It’s Canadians. out these AMAZING at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. withdeals a $2-million, 14,000-squareRCMP Assistant Commissioner Craig CalThe death of a police officer in the lineCheck of duty foot home under construction at lens said it was an “extremely difficult and sad reminds us of the devotion and sacrifice of the corner Cliff Avenue and “Clearly it is a tragic day for the Oliver family those who serve each day to keep us safe.” day for the RCMP,” and extended condolences FRiDAy,ofnoVEMBER 23, 2012 Kent Street. It’s like Black Friday, but better because it’s Canadian and close to home! to Oliver’s friends and family, including his and for the entire RCMP,” Callens said. Oliver is the first Surrey RCMP officer killed Check out these AMAZING deals at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. The lot was excavated to its propRCMP Supt. Bill Fordy, officer in charge of in the line of duty since 1975. There have been mother, father and two brothers. erty lines to enable two levels of He said Oliver’s father is also a serving mem- Surrey, said Oliver was returning to the nearby four other on-duty Surrey Mountie deaths. daylighted basement to be built ber of the RCMP, as is one of his brothers, who main detachment at the end of his shift when The last officer to die was Const. John Brian below natural grade, effectively the crash occurred in the intersection. His Baldwinson, who died on Oct. 28, 1975. He is an officer in the Lower Mainland. removing the area of those two levCallens said Oliver had been an RCMP mem- vehicle was reportedly westbound on 64 Avenue was driving late at night in poor visibility when els from lot-coverage calculations. ber since late 2008, and was excited to follow in while the transport truck was heading east. he struck a horse and was killed. There is no indication Oliver’s police lights and his father’s footsteps. › see page A4 › see page A2
RED Friday! FRiDAy, FRiDAy, noVEMBER noVEMBER 23, 23, 2012 2012
Crash kills second-generation officer
E A S LA E S L
RED Friday!
RED Friday!
SA L E
RED Friday! FRiDAy, noVEMBER 23, 2012
It’s like Black Friday, but better because it’s Canadian and close to home! Check out these AMAZING deals at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre.
BORDER GOLD CORP.
RED Friday!
S A L E RED Friday! ShoPPing houRS
ShoPPing houRS
152nd St. & 16th Ave. | White Rock | South 152nd St. & 16th Surrey Ave. | White Rock | South Surrey Phone: 604-531-4543 | shopsemiahmoo.com Phone: 604-531-4543 | shopsemiahmoo.com
152nd St. & 16th Ave. | White Rock | South Surrey RED Friday, november 23 10am to 8pm RED Friday, november 23 10am to 8pm 152ndPhone: St. & 16th Ave. | White Rock | South Surrey FRiDAy, noVEMBER 23, 2012 604-531-4543 | shopsemiahmoo.com It’s like Black Friday, but better because it’s Canadian and close to home! Phone: 604-531-4543 | shopsemiahmoo.com
ShoPPing houRS FRiDAy, noVEMBER 23, 2012 It’s like Black better because because it’s it’s Canadian Canadianand andclose closeto tohome! home! Black Friday, Friday, but but better ShoPPing houRS 152nd St. & 16th Ave. | White Rock | South Surrey Phone: 604-531-4543 | shopsemiahmoo.com
ShoPPing houRS
Check out these AMAZING deals at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre.
RED Friday, november 23 10am to deals 8pm Check out AMAZING dealsatatSemiahmoo SemiahmooShopping Shopping Centre. Check outthese the AMAZING RED Friday, november 23 10am to 8pm RED Friday, november 23
10am to 8pm
SA L E
SHOPPING HOURS RED Friday, November 23 10am to 8pm