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Guildford Town Centre hosts grand opening Special supplement inside
Tuesday August 27, 2013
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Surrey’s first B-Line rolls out Sept. 2 New express bus connects Newton to Guildford by Jeff Nagel TRANSLINK IS launching a new B-Line express bus route in Surrey connecting Newton to Guildford with stops at major SkyTrain stations in the City Centre area. The 96 B-Line limited stop service rolls out on Sept. 2 on King George Boulevard and 104 Avenue, with buses running every seven to eight minutes from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The longer 60-foot articulated buses are expected to take 13 minutes Derek Zabel to reach King George Station from 72 Avenue in Newton and 22 minutes to make the full run to Guildford exchange. “It’s going to be quick, fast bus service and it should help get people out of their cars and onto the transit system,” TransLink spokesman Derek Zabel said. “It’s been a long time coming for Surrey residents who have been asking for this type of service.” See B-LINE / Page 3
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Shreddie, a six-year-old golden retriever, greets a guest from inside one of the kennels at the Surrey Animal Resource Centre.
New digs for dogs (and cats, rats, etc.)
Surrey Animal Resource Centre takes over shelter and pound services by Evan Seal AT SIX YEARS old and nearly 20
pounds overweight, Shreddie needs someone willing to help get him into shape. Gracie, a female black shepherdheeler cross is great with people, but not so great with other dogs and will require an owner who is willing to spend plenty of time with her oneon-one and not at an off-leash dog park. Like many animals currently being housed at Surrey’s new Surrey Ani-
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mal Resource Centre in Cloverdale, both dogs require special attention, but in return, are willing to become special companions. The new shelter – formerly the Surrey animal shelter or pound – is located at 17910 Colebrook Rd. and officially opens its doors in September. The centre has the ability to deal with all domestic- and farm animalrelated issues in the city, including aggressive dogs, dogs off-leash or animals on the loose, and injured animals. See CENTRE / Page 9
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