Surrey Now-Leader, April 29, 2021 by Black Press Media Group

Public Notice We’re here to help. An important bylaw change took effect which increases the number of allowable interments per space in our cemetery.

The new bylaw allows for the placement of up to two additional cremation interments. This is a unique opportunity to add to your existing family heritage on your existing lot and save more.

Please call or visit our cemetery office to learn more 604-596-7196

www.scootercity.ca

604-540-6373

Pam Says:

“We bring the showroom to you”

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021

MOBILITY SCOOTERS, POWER WHEELCHAIRS

Visit us at surreynowleader.com

City council

Tempers flare as council locks horns over transition Tom Zytaruk tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com

Harsh words were exchanged at Monday night’s Surrey council meeting, leading three councillors

to apologize after tempers boiled over during debate on Councillor Brenda Locke’s motion that called for Surrey’s policing transition to go to a referendum. Last month, Locke lodged an

official complaint with the Minister of Municipal Affairs against Mayor Doug McCallum after he denied a previous motion of hers that also called for a referendum on the ongoing transition to the

Surrey Police Service from the Surrey RCMP. On Monday, McCallum denied her latest attempt, deeming it out of order. Locke challenged the chair.

“I will call for a vote,” McCallum replied. “Those that support the mayor, those that do not support the mayor.” Continued on A9

In court

SENIOR LIVING: WINNING GOLD IN THEIR GOLDEN YEARS

‘I knew she was going to walk’ Grieving Surrey father wants Crown to appeal acquittal in crash that killed teen Travis Selje Tom Zytaruk tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com

Surrey’s Cindy O’Brien Hugh, 62, is a hurdler with Greyhounds Masters Track & Field Club, which has found a way to train outdoors and stay active on the track at North Surrey Secondary. The club counts some record holders among its nearly 100 members, which range in age from 35 to 90 and are among the most inspirational athletes you’ll ever meet. Senior Living starts on B1. (Photo: Tom Zillich)

ANKUR KAUSHAL

Continued on A9

GRAND SAMEER CENTURION KAUSHAL PRODUCER

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.897.0006

The father of Surrey’s Travis Selje, who was killed in a 2017 Cloverdale crash, says he feels betrayed by the justice system after the driver who crashed into the 17-year-old boy’s car at high speed was acquitted of criminal

negligence causing death. “This country has taken everything from me and now it’s spit in my face,” said Miki Selje, whose family waited nearly four years for a trial to take place. “I want them to appeal. I will go through this again. Because this is not fair, this cannot stand. “I would want them to do it again. I would go through this hell again,” the grieving father told the Now-Leader. As for the finding of not guilty, he said, “I think it’s bullshit.”

B.Sc., MBA, Personal Real Estate Corporation

TOP

Each office is independently

TOP

604.897.9575

samkaushal@gmail.com owned and operated. 1% 1% ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY, SELL OR INVEST IN PROPERTIES? We go above & beyond in meeting our client’s expectations! ankur.kaushal@century21.ca

A2 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

PRESTON’S SPRING EVENT

2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Coupe 2021 Buick Encoree GGX Preferred e e ed 2 AWD SALE PriCE

SALE PriCE

$35,533 $216

Bi-Weekly w/$0 Down for 84 months @ 1.49% MSrP $37,283 2.0L Turbo, Automatic Transmission, remote Vehicle Start, rS Appearance Package, 20” Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels, rear Spoiler, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Onstar, SiriusXM radio, Premium Audio System, rear HD Camera, Teen Driver, Premium infotainment System Stk#1204720

SUMMER SPORTS CAR

SALE PriCE

$90,5488 $540

$34,638 $201

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ 4x4

Bi-Weekly w/$0 Down for 84 Months @ 1.49% MSrP $34,638

NEW MODEL

1.3L Turbo, 9 Speed Automatic, Sport Touring Package, Heated Front Seats, 8 Way Power Drivers Seat, Power Sliding Sunroof, 18” Sport Aluminum Wheels, Power Hands Free Liftgate, rear Park Assist, Forward Collision Alert, rear Cross Traffic Alert, Trailer Tow Package Stk#1206150

Bi-Weekly eekly w/$0 Down for 84 Months @ 1.99% MSrP $91,548 6.6L Turbo Duramax Diesel, 10 Speed Automatic Transmission, Leather interior, Front Heated And Ventilated Seats, Heated rear Seats, Power Sliding Sunroof, Keyless Open And Start, Spray On Bed Liner, Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Prep Package, All Terrain Tires, Z71 Package Stk#1205800

0% AVAILABLE UP TO 48 MONTHS

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2LT Trailboss Crew Cab 4x4 2021 Chevrolet Silverado High Country 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab SALE PriCE

SALE PriCE

$65,213 $402

$39,723 $235

$76,608 $469

Bi-Weekly w/$0 Down for 84 months @ 1.99% MSrP $71,213 6.2L V8, 10 Speed Automatic Transmission, Leather interior, Heated Front Seats, Power Sliding Sunroof, Power Drivers Seat, Spray On Bed Liner, Dual Exhaust System, Multi-Flex Tailgate, 20” Black Aluminum Wheels, Safety Package 1, Keyless Open, remote Start, integrated Trailer Brake Stk#1206280

0% AVAILABLE UP TO 72 MONTHS

Bi-Weekly w/$0 Down for 84 Months @ 1.99% MSrP $40,223

Bi-Weekly w/$0 Down for 84 Months @ 1.99% MSrP $82,608

3.6L V6, 8-Speed Automatic, Convenience Package, Backup Camera, Custom Special Edition, Locking Differential, OnStar w/4G Wi-Fi and more! Stk#1205610

6.2L V8, 10-Speed Automatic, High Country Deluxe Package, 22” Polished Wheels, Adaptive ride Suspension, Power retractable Steps, Heated and Cooled Seats, OnStar w/4G Wi-Fi and much more! Stk#1206180

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

2020 Chevrolet olet Trax LT FWD

2020 Buick Encore Preferred AWD

SALE PriCE

$49,988 $230

$19,500 $120

Bi-Weekly w/$8000.00 Down @ 0% MSrP $53,488

Electric Drive Unit, Passive Entry System, Fast Charge Provisions, Leather interior, Machined Alloy Wheels, Onstar, SiriusXM radio, 360 Vision Camera, Bose Sound System With Subwoofer, Drivers Confidence Package 2 Stk#0212420

1.4L 4 Cyl, 6 Speed Automatic, 6 Way Power Drivers Seat, Keyless Start, remote Start, Deluxe Cloth With Leatherette Trim, Cruise Control, rear Vision Camera, 16” Aluminum Wheels, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, SiriusXM radio, Onstar Stk#0209810

DEMO

Bi-Weekly w/$0 Down for 84 Months @ 3.19% MSrP $30,298 1.4L Turbo, 6 Speed Automatic, 6 Way Power Drivers Seat, 2 Way Power Passenger Seat, remote Start, Power Sliding Sunroof, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Safety Package, 18” Bright Aluminum Wheels, SiriusXM radio Stk#0208760

DEMO

#10 Highway

200 St.

Hwy

UP TO $14,000 IN GOVERNMENT REBATES

Bi-Weekly w/$0 Down for 84 Months @ 3.19% MSrP $26,293

$23,900 $147

X Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm, Friday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm, Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Shop Online at www.prestongm.com 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Government Rebates Are Applied After Taxes And Available While Supply Lasts And On a Once In A Lifetime Basis. Warranties based on original In service date. Offers do not include $595 documentation and applicable taxes. All offers subject to availability. *To qualify for the Costco Member Pricing, you must be a Canadian resident holding a valid driver’s license, have been a Costco member since March 1, 2021, or earlier and must: (1) Register with Costco to receive your non-transferable Authorization Number; (2) Present the Authorization Number to a participating dealer; (3) Retail purchase, finance or lease an eligible new or demonstrator in-stock 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV; 2021 Chevrolet: Bolt EV, Camaro (excl. A1Z), Trax, Trailblazer, Equinox, Blazer, Traverse; 2020 Buick Envision; 2021 Buick: Encore, Encore GX, Envision, Enclave; 2021 GMC: Terrain, Acadia; 2021 Cadillac: XT4 (excl. Lux), XT5, XT6, delivered from March 2, 2021 to April 30, 2021. In addition, to receive your $500 Costco Shop Card by mail, submit a redemption form to Costco within thirty (30) days of vehicle delivery and complete a Costco member satisfaction survey. Please allow 4 weeks for Costco Shop Card delivery, pending completion of all eligibility requirements; including redemption form submission, purchase verification and survey completion. Costco Shop Cards will be mailed to the mailing address provided to Costco at the time of registration. The purchase or lease of a vehicle does not qualify for the calculation of the Costco Executive Membership 2% Reward. Offer may not be redeemed for cash. Conditions and limitations apply to this limited time offer. For full program details and for any applicable exclusions see a participating dealer orrwww Costcoauto.ca. Cos ostcoauto.ca. .costcoauto.caFor Costco Shop Card terms and conditions, visit Costco.ca and search “Shop Card”. Tax, title, registration and license fees, personal property registration fees, and additional products and services are not included in the Costco Member Pricing. Offer is valid at participating authorized GM Canada dealers. Offer not available in the U.S. or Mexico. Offer is subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited. Costco and its affiliates do not sell automobiles nor negotiate individuall transactions. ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. Chevrolet Trax Demo Units have Remaining factory Warranties Based On Original In Service Date.

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A3

ENGAGE

A section about compelling people, events and issues in our community. Email your story ideas to edit@surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now & Then

A quick look at some of the news in the community you might have missed. Send your news items to edit@ surreynowleader.com

City’s oldest school closed twice due to different pandemics to work during the day and to go to school only when their labour was not needed at home, on the farm, in logging, or in fishing,” Surrey’s oldest surviving according to a heritage storyschoolhouse has twice been Anniedale school in 1899 with teacher Jessie Inglis, left, and students Hugh Gillis, moved in 130 years, and twice board at the museum. Harry Latta, Fred Williams, Horatio Hodder, Fraser Latta, Margaret Hodder, Robert closed due to pandemics of difThe school was closed on speHodder, Annie Gillis and Mary Hodder. (Photo courtesy Surrey Archives) cial days, including May Day (the ferent nature. Street and Highway 1. “A guy it,” Foulkes told the Now-Leader. first Monday of May) and EmBuilt in 1891 by contractor Sam Edge for a whopping $750, pire Day (now Victoria Day), and named George moved it with his “The school board wanted it gone personal truck, in the snow, with (from the 176th/Highway 1 site) Anniedale was among several also if the teacher was sick (at a people holding up the wires,” because they don’t do heritage, schools opened in Surrey as “a time when they were paid $50 a recalled Jim Foulkes, award-win- and the city wasn’t sure what to sign of growing population and month). do with it. I was the reminder, the forward-thinking residents,” acIn 1918-19, the school was ning Surrey historian. shuttered for two months when For years, the building was used guy who kept poking the bear cording to a section of “Surrey: until it was, ‘Oh, OK, we’ll save it for some school-related gatherA City of Stories,” K. Jane Watt’s the Spanish Flu hit Surrey. and move it.’ The current COVID-19 panings. history book. “I remember having fire duty, Today, the restored wood-frame demic has closed the building to “Somebody paid for it – the building rests on the grounds of tours, although the plan is to use which included arriving early to province, or Canada, taxpayers,” light the fire so the classroom Cloverdale’s Museum of Surrey, the structure as shelter for camp Foulkes added. “I volunteered wasn’t freezing when ev- to move it for free but that didn’t as an example of where students kids this coming sumlearned in the 19th and 20th cen- mer, according to Ryan eryone else arrived,” for- happen.” A decade ago, the “new” Anmer Anniedale student Gallagher, the city’s turies. Jeanette Ford posted on niedale Elementary was closed, manager of heritage The school originally stood at Facebook. admin and facilities. what is now the corner of 96th its students transferred elsewhere, “My class went there On its original WilAvenue and 184th Street, in Port and the school district sought when we were studying Kells, an area with a thriving log- son-Townline Road site, proposals for that building’s fupioneers,” Jeff Billings- ture use. In recent years, it’s been the school was a place ging industry at the time. for classes until the midley added. On surreyhistory.ca, Bob Rehome to Pentecostal Tabernacle’s 1950s, when it became By 2017, Foulkes and Ministry Centre. imer says Anniedale School was other members of SurFoulkes, named a Surrey Civic named after Dame Annie Bicker- a community gathering Jim Foulkes Treasure in 2018, says he could rey Historical Society ton Stanley, the daughter of Eliz- place for the following two decades. “During all dig up all the details, given time. pressed to move the abeth Wilhelmina Pooley, who “I have files and files on that Anniedale building to the new offered land on which the school the years of its operation, it had the local distinction of having the museum complex in Cloverdale, school,” he said, “and I hold on was built. to those papers because with evand that transfer happened in With electric light not yet prev- highest percentage of its graduSeptember 2018, as part of the ates obtain university degrees,” alent, the building was designed erything digital, you know, ‘Oh, museum’s $15.7-million expansays a post on historicplaces.ca. with many windows — four put it on the cloud,’ that kind of In the mid-1970s, neighbours sion project. east-facing for morning sun and stuff vanishes, and I’ve learned just two facing west, to minimize campaigned to have the schoolthat from experience.” “I had quite a bit to do that afternoon glare. house renovated after it was move, because people who tried In Anniedale’s first year, 13 moved a couple kilometres west, before had either died or given up, Surrey Now & Then is a weekly students were enrolled. “Many as a crow flies, to the yard of the and I just kept reminding Surrey look back at Surrey-area landfamilies relied on their children new Anniedale School, at 176th that years ago we promised to save mark sites and events. Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s motion asking council to “stand in solidarity” with farmers in India, who have been protesting against what they say are repressive laws brought in by the Indian government, was passed without debate on Monday. White Rock RCMP pulled over two motorists on Marine Drive Sunday evening, one of whom was travelling nearly three times the posted speed limit. Security cameras caught a cougar prowling around Surrey’s Fraser Heights neighbourhood last Friday morning (April 23) in a driveway at 160th Street and 110th Avenue at around 3 a.m. (See video at surreynowleader.com). Surrey was ranked 182nd and White Rock came in 140th out of 415 communities in MacLean’s magazine ranking of Canada’s best communities. After Surrey recently rejected the idea, all Delta council and committee meetings, as well as city-run public events, will now begin with an Indigenous land acknowledgment. As part of a pilot project set to run June 1 through Sept. 30, Delta residents will be able to legally enjoy a beer at certain city parks this summer after council approved a new bylaw allowing alcohol consumption in designated areas of three Delta parks — North Delta Community Park, Memorial Park in Ladner and Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased its guidelines on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. Compiled by staff

19392

Decorate your home with... Decor

HANGING BASKETS! HA 12" Fuchsia

12" Mixed Flowers

00 EACH

SURREY

13315 Comber Way Ph: 604-597-2252 Mon - Tue & Thu - Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm • Sun: CLOSED

We strive for accuracy in our ads, if a printing error occurs, it will be corrected through notification at our stores. Rainchecks may be issued depending on stock availability. Some items may be cash & carry. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All items may not be exactly as shown, description takes precedence over photos. Prices & availability will vary by store. Taxes are not included in our prices.

A4 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

ENGAGE Morgan Creek

Couple in ‘high net-worth’ area files noise complaint against farmer Aaron Hinks Black Press Media

Fruiticana boss Tony Singh with Surrey Food Bank executive director Feezah Jaffer and donated goods. (Submitted photo)

Charity

In spirit of Vaisakhi, Fruiticana donates two trucks of groceries to local food bank Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

of the Fruiticana chain. In a news release, he said the company will deliver more food in the coming days “and garner additional support from their Surrey-based grocer Tony Singh suppliers to participate this year, and says the spirit of Vaisakhi prompted his company to donate close to 23,000 in the years to come, because we bepounds of food to Surrey Food Bank. lieve in giving back to those in need in the spirit of Vaisakhi.” In a pair of 10-tonne trucks, the We are very thankful to have partdelivery was made to the non-profit’s Newton warehouse on Monday after- ners and supporters like Fruiticana,” said Feezah Jaffer, executive director noon (April 26). of the food bank. Singh is the founder and president

Extra-Narrow thru Extra-Wide

WE HAVE YOUR

SIZE!

running since mid-March, have been calibrated to turn on when z Email your letters to the editor the temperature dips below 0C. The email notes that Roberts to edit@surreynowleader.com A couple who recently moved suggested the farmer adjust the to South Surrey’s Morgan equipment to start at -3C, as Creek neighbourhood say noise has learned more about the the variety he farms can withfrom a nearby blueberry farm is turbines. stand the colder temperature. While the Minister of Agrikeeping them up at night. “The nights are also warming culture is aware of one comShortly after moving from up, so the turbines should turn Vancouver into their new home plaint regarding the farm, the on less frequently or not at all BC Farm Industry Review in March, Ross Paterson and from now on,” the email exBoard had not yet received or Melissa Modenesi said they change said. processed a formal complaint heard a chopper-like sound. Paterson and Modenesi sugAfter a few nights spent lying as of Friday (April 16). gested the farmer “be slapped However, the couple shared awake listening to the same with a huge fine” or be forced with Black Press an email exnoise, the couple got into their to shut the turbines down. vehicle at 4:30 a.m. to see where change between them and BC Raising issue on the turbines Farm Industry Review Board it was coming from. They is “like a public service to the learned it was the sound of two case manager Sara Theisson. neighbourhood,” Modenesi In the exchange, Theisson wind turbines being used at a said. said the province’s berry spenearby blueberry farm. “We’re in a high net-worth cialist Mikayla Roberts contactAfter filing complaints to neighbourhood,” she said. “It’s ed the farmer and learned that the Surrey RCMP non-emerhe purchased two wind turbines different if you decide to move gency line, the City of Surrey, to an apartment, or condo, or to prevent frost damage on his and now an official complaint blueberries, as he had two years house by a subway station or with the BC Farm Industry something because you know of near crop failures. Review Board, which requires The turbines, which have been what you’re getting.” a $100 payment, the couple

COMFORT SHOES SHOES

FREE SHIPPING ONLINE at MySASshoes.ca

BC’s Comfort Headquarters CUB

VERHEN/SUPRHON Pebble

Water proof-Slip Resistant, also in Black

SANIBEL

MAVERICK Smoke

Mother’s Day Virtual Memorial Service • Join our Virtual Mother’s Day Service from your home on May 9th 1:00pm PST

Spring into Comfort Stone Age

What do you think?

Black

• WIN a $500 Gift basket • Please visit our funeral home during the week of April 30 – May 8 to receive a plantable seed paper heart and candle

Scan the QR Code and submit the form for more details Avalon Surrey Funeral Home 604-581-4401 avalonsurrey.com Valley View Funeral Home & Cemetery 604-596-7196 valleyviewsurrey.ca

WE’RE OPEN Applying all Covid safety protocols & measures.

SURREY 10340 152nd St. 604.498.4801 BURNABY 5900 Kingsway 604.558.4727

Arbor Memorial Inc.

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A5

ENGAGE Mental health

With new book, Surrey firefighter looks to change stigma around post-traumatic stress Lauren Collins lauren.collins@surreynowleader.com

Steve Serbic was one of those firefighters who thought his mental health would never waver. “Then my daughter got really sick and I had a series of kid calls back-to-back, and that was my mental health crisis that happened in the middle of my career,” Serbic told the Now-Leader. “I’d never had one before, so some firefighters helped me get to a counsellor and it took me four counsellors before I opened my mind. “Change is a choice.” Serbic is assistant chief of operations with the Surrey Fire Service and has just released a book detailing his childhood, his career as a firefighter and his journey dealing with post-traumatic stress. “The Unbroken,” Serbic said, is a “series of notes that I took from my clinical counselling session when I was struggling and the clinical counsellor suggested that I write down each session. The reason the book is called ‘The Unbro-

ken’ is because I was in my doctor’s office and I was in a really bad way and she was holding my hand and she asked me, ‘What do you want?’ I said, ‘I just want to be unbroken.’ She said to me, ‘You’re not broken. You’re wounded.’ “Having a crisis or an event or a post-traumatic stress injury is an injury, you need to treat it like one.” In his lead-up to finding a counsellor that worked for him, Serbic said although he always told them he never wanted to talk about his childhood, it would always end up being the first topic to come up. “My book is written about my past. The events that I had that were traumatic, actually helped me figure out my past,” he noted. “The book that I wrote is a story about myself and I had to tell myself that story. I had to look back at myself and my childhood and change my narrative of my childhood.” It was when he worked at a fire department on Vancouver Island that Serbic first started to talk about his post-traumatic stress.

“I really struggled in my first year there, and a really cool guy from another department came over to help me,” he said. “He didn’t know me. He just gave me some tools on how to try and figure out how to connect with my firefighters. He started to talk to me about sadness, and there’s two things first responders don’t like to talk about: depression and therapy,” he continued. “Eighty per cent of firefighters surveyed across North America were anonymously asked … in 2018, ‘If you were struggling, would you reach out to a manager?’ Eighty per cent said ‘no’ because they would be looked upon as ‘weak’ or ‘unfit for duty.’ They’re not giving their name in the survey, so that’s a real stat.” Serbic said he was living somewhat of a double life. “I had a beautiful wife and family and a great job, one that I loved doing, but then when I was by myself, I had this overwhelming sadness,” said Serbic. “Because you don’t want anybody to know, you

Steve Serbic, assistant chief of operations for the Surrey Fire Service, has written a book that delves into his struggles with post-traumatic stress. (Photo: Lauren Collins) don’t reach out for help.You just kind of continue that lifestyle, so I lived a double life for a long period of my life.” When it came to the book, Serbic said he never had the intention of publishing it but after his son’s friend read it and two editors looked over it, he decided to release it. Then COVID-19 happened. “The only reason I finished the book is because I lost several people to suicide and I want to try and be part of the change,” he said. “I was on the fence for a while, and then COVID hit and I waited, and looking where COVID is now,

I think everyone needs a little push and they need to know it’s OK to feel sadness, it’s OK to have anxiety. But you can’t suffer alone, you need to reach out for help.” To buy Serbic’s book, visit books. friesenpress.com/store or amazon. ca and search “Steve Serbic.” For books purchased from Friesen, proceeds will go to headsupguys.org, which is an online resource that “supports men in their fight against depression.” If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, visit the province’s Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre at healthlinkbc.ca

A6 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

ADVERTISING FEATURE

KING GEORGE HUB

Helping

business, transit and community co-exist – are you ready to call community home?

Everything you could want and need, right at your fingertips!

by! With the introduction of Plaza One, an impressive collection of 439 new homes, the latest opportunity to enrich your lifestyle has arrived. With the new release, the King George Hub evolution continues – and it’s your time to join! A community in and of itself: “By bringing residents everything they need in one place we’ve been able to create an allencompassing community, which has been incredibly popular,” explains Jack Bernard, Senior Sale Director at Rennie. “With the success the team has seen with Plaza One, you don’t want the opportunity to call this vibrant community home pass you by!” Key to King George Hub is its connectivity! Transit: As an easily walkable community, your feet can take you virtually anywhere you need to go, with a variety of transit options at hand when you want to venture farther afield. The Expo Line, RapidBus Line, future Surrey-Langley Skytrain and local Translink options make getting around effortless, and with many amenities nearby, you don’t have to travel far to get what you need!

hat happens when you don’t have to travel far to get what you need? You have more time on your hands to do what you love! PCI’s latest transit-oriented community has taken an innovative approach to how business, transit and community can co-exist beautifully

in a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood. Live, work, play and shop, enjoying the effortless conveniences that come with calling King George Hub home. With the success the team has seen with Plaza One, you don’t want the opportunity to call this vibrant community home pass you

of any size or type. With tenants ranging from Coast Capital and Save-On-Foods to Rexall Drugstore and Chopped Leaf, they’re helping create a vibrant destination for shopping, entertainment and retail. And, with 160,000 sq. ft. of office space surrounded by transit, cafés, eateries and modern amenities, Hub 9850 is the epicentre of commerce in the city. Flexible spaces, built-to-suit interiors and industry-leading design features create workplaces that are as innovative as their surroundings. If you haven’t had a chance to see the space and display suites yet yourself, be sure to book an appointment at their presentation centre. To take advantage of your next opportunity to own at King George Hub, register today! You can also visit them online to learn more or head to their Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all the latest happenings.

Retail & Office space: With thousands of onsite residents, hundreds of office workers and even more daily transit users, the retail space at King George Hub is some of the most sought-after in the city. Ranging from 1,000 to 37,000 sq. ft., their commercial space has been designed for businesses

NOW SELLING

KING GEORGE HUB IS METRO VANCOUVER’S BEST VALUE – TODAY AND TOMORROW.

S E M O H 2 7 9,900 UNDER $49

TRANSIT GROCERIES

KING GEORGE STATION

CONVENIENCE & HEALTH PROTECTION

& MEDICAL CLINIC TOUCHLESS COMMON AREA & ELEVATOR ACCESS

RESIDENT-ONLY WORKSPACE

HUB CO-WORK BUSINESS CENTRE

WORK

DOWNTOWN SURREY

BY 2030 SURREY'S POPULATION WILL SURPASS VANCOUVER'S

AMENITIES

360,000 SF OF OFFICES 42,000 SF FOR PLAZA RESIDENTS

PRESENTATION CENTRE #50 - 9900 King George Blvd, Surrey Book a Safe & Private Appointment Now · 604.498.1880

KINGGEORGEHUB.COM Prices are subject to change without notice. The developer reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the information contained herein without prior notice. Artist’s renderings are representations only and may not be accurate. E.&O.E.

See the video

NOW SELLING OVER 300 HOMES SOLD IN 3 MONTHS WALKABILITY

HOLLAND PARK, HIGH STREET SHOPS & RESTAURANTS

VALUE

FUTURE PROOF, SECURE INVESTMENT

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A7

ENGAGE

Want it Gone? List with Shawn!

Recovery

Easy Does It Club gets grant for homeless outreach program

SHAWN HLOOKOFF Personal Real Estate Corp. • Sutton Premier Realty

604.230.1991

SurreyCares boosts new Surrey program that helps get people off street or into recovery

But the program also includes the use of the bathroom and access to a phone or computer. The club, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those dealing with addiction, started the program Lauren Collins on Dec. 1, 2020 and it initially lauren.collins@surreynowleader.com ran until March 31, said Robert W., a member of the club. (Last names aren’t being used in the Through a homelessness outarticle due to the Easy Does It reach program started during the pandemic, the Sur-Del Easy Club’s policy of anonymity). It was in November that RobDoes It Club has helped to get ert said he found out he could some people off the street and apply for a grant to reopen the others into recovery. facility for the community. SurreyCares Community “I thought of the street peoFoundation recently provided ple,” he said. a $9,600 grant, through the The club had to shut its doors Emergency Community Support Fund, to the Sur-Del Easy Does to the public during the first It Club (EDIC) to help support wave of the pandemic due to the club’s homelessness outreach safety concerns. Melody C., the outreach proprogram. gram manager, said she first The funding, according to a opened the doors to the street release from SurreyCares, will people on Dec. 1 and since then, be used to help open the club’s five people have gone into recovcafé in the mornings to the ery and a woman and her son homeless community.

SURREY

DENTURE CLINIC

#B 10501 King George Blvd. 604-588-4333

SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE SurreyCares Community Foundation provides a $9,600 grant, through the Emergency Community Support Fund, to the Sur-Del Easy Does It Club (EDIC) to help support the club’s homelessness outreach program. (Photo: Lauren Collins) have managed to find housing. “They tell you their whole life stories. It’s amazing to me the resilience of some of these people. The amount of seniors is really startling," Melody said. “A lot of the clients who were coming here weren’t addicts or anything, but just have mental health concerns or seniors that can’t find housing.” She said opening the club just allows people to recoup. “You see them come in and after they go to the bathroom

and clean, it’s like night and day, the difference in them,” she said. “Some people come in to make a phone call. How do you look for a job or use the computer? A lot of them use the computer to look for housing or just chat with family.” EDIC president Mark D. said the funding will help to pay some of the members’ “minimum wages when opening the EDIC cafe in the mornings to help street people during the pandemic.”

We are following all Covid health and safety regulations

Over 20 Years Experience Michael Duncan Denturist

LET US HELP YOU! CALL TODAY

COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION

RECYCLE THIS N E WS PA P E R

Mother’s day is almost here. Give your mom the gift of flowers Begonia Nonstop

Azalea Spring Blooming

4 inch pot

#1 pot

$4.99

$12.99

each

Moss Away Liquid Lawn Food (Hose end) 2.5 kg

$19.99 each

Order your Flowers Online www.HuntersFlowerShop.com HuntersFlowerShop.com 15175 - 72nd Avenue Tel. 604-590-2431 SurreyStore@HuntersGardenCentre.com www.SurreyStore@HuntersGardenCentre.com

Store Hours: Monday to Sunday 9 am to 6 pm

A8 Thursday, April 29, 2021

14060 64 Avenue 12627 115B Avenue 11136 132 Street 12855 114A Avenue 14140 Melrose Drive 6709 140A Street 13150 99 Avenue 13956 80A Avenue 14960 90A Avenue 9245 Windsor Street 8615 Chilliwack Mountain Road 16946 60 Avenue 13067 73A Avenue 11702 97A Avenue 12930 112 Avenue 10180 Oval Drive 8647 154 Street 8064 114 Street 6278 194B Street 10563 148 Street 14952 98A Street 15018 86 Avenue 14633 106A Avenue 15273 85A Avenue 34305 Redwood Avenue 14153 66 Avenue 12942 74 Avenue 14131 115 Avenue 32248 Peardonville Road 11420 Pemberton Crescent 9106 Carver Crescent 11294 123 Street 6268 Else Road 21695 126 Avenue 15504 85A Avenue 14173 72 Avenue 9861 156A Street 13074 74 Avenue 15036 Pheasant Drive 9313 148A Street 2238 Carleton Place 11447 139A Street 46036 Clare Avenue 13064 98A Avenue 10883 146 Street 14761 106 Avenue 14276 Park Drive 15290 85A Avenue 11061 132 Street 8935 151 Street 15741 89A Avenue 9769 128 Street 9377 148A Street 10352 125 Street 7573 140A Street 13227 81B Avenue 9466 162A Street 2917 Princess Street 14135 110 Avenue 16946 60 Avenue 3803 Sandy Hill Road 10176 122 Street 8594 152 Street 8433 156A Street 14859 88 Avenue 15297 85A Avenue 8464 152A Street 12990 112A Avenue 19260 Hammond Road 15058 68A Avenue 7316 112 Street 15851 80 Avenue 14894 Glen Avon Drive 10528 Birchtree Grove 801 Regan Avenue 10604 139 Street 6695 130A Street 6742 130 Street 17400 59 Avenue 6752 130 Street 13515 Crestview Drive

Surrey Now-Leader

With Gratitude Dear Neighbours, It is with great gratitude that I am sending this message to you. For the past 30 YEARS I have been a full time Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX 2000 Realty. Helping families find their perfect home is one of my greatest joys. Whether it’s your first home or downsizing my experience in the business and at the peak of my career I am able to guide families through this ever changing and at times crazy market. A special THANK YOU to my loyal clients for all your support and making me the TOP #1 INDIVIDUAL AGENT at RE/MAX 2000 REALTY in 2020 Whether you are a past or new client don’t hesitate to call as I am always up for a good chat! Keep this coupon or pass it along to friends and family for a free consultation or evaluation. Sincerely, Tom McConnell Personal Real Estate Corporation Cell 604 831 7653 Office 604 583 2000 sold@tom-mcconnell.com www.tommcconnell.ca #1 TOP INDIVIDUAL AGENT at RE/MAX 2000 REALTY 2020

RE/MAX 2000 Realty

www.surreynowleader.com

13053 67A Avenue 9962 129A Street 13045 67A Avenue 10883 146 Street 6702 130A Street 6687 130A Street 6718 130A Street 8085 138A Street 6705 131 Street 6689 131 Street 6710 130A Street 8085 138A Street 6705 131 Street 2110 156 Street 14131 115 Avenue 12145 100 Avenue 15081 Peacock Place 14448 105A Avenue 18870 60A Avenue 14145 Sunridge Place 9645 151 Street 9437 157A Street 15684 94A Avenue 8080 168 Street 21909 45 Avenue 18196 69 Avenue 16350 95 Avenue 16825 Greenway Drive 8056 168A Street 16848 Greenbrook Drive 10919 145A Street 12252 67A Avenue 15883 106 Avenue 19252 69 Avenue 15466 79A Avenue 8131 153A Street 15708 78A Avenue 20829 44 Avenue 15333 Sequoia Drive 6076 170 Street 15267 28 Avenue 7078 179 Street 5476 Highroad Crescent 8087 153A Street 9884 156A Street 16890 78B Avenue 11717 Misuto Place 15059 98A Avenue 10937 145 Street 8124 154 Street 17056 Greenway Drive 1566 184 Street 13601 Malabar Avenue 15826 28 Avenue 16278 77 Avenue 16713 108A Avenue 15339 85 Avenue 15485 Royal Avenue 14195 Marine Drive 5131 242 Street 7765 164A Street 10010 Allard Crescent 9770 204 Street 13977 113 Avenue 8719 167 Street 16347 60 Avenue 2026 128 Street 9256 163A Street 8278 170 Street 14969 100 Avenue 5496 245A Street 17142 82 Avenue 8465 10 Avenue 1768 139 Street 2452 Bigbie Terrace 15396 81 Avenue 16550 103 Avenue 10050 156A Street 15669 78A Avenue 14390 32B Avenue 2270 140 Street 25826 28 Avenue

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A9

ENGAGE In court

City council

Woman acquitted in fatal crash

Frustrations boil over, followed by apologies Continued from A1

Continued from A1 Dan McLaughlin, a spokesman for the BC Prosecution Service and Ministry of the Attorney General, said Monday that the prosecution service “is reviewing the recent ruling carefully” and that “no decision will be made regarding the next steps until the review is complete. There will be no comment on the ruling or the process of review while it is underway.” Justice Jeanne Watchuk found Surrey’s Rituraj Kaur Grewal, 26, not guilty of criminal negligence causing death in the crash. Grewal had been driving her father’s Cadillac at age 22 when it slammed into Selje’s Honda Prelude at high speed on May 3, 2017, at the intersection of 64th Avenue and 176th Street. The boy died in hospital two days later. Grewal testified she has no recollection of the crash and believes she had an epileptic seizure that caused the collision. Watchuk found her to be a “forthright” witness and “credible in her evidence, generally. “The charges alone do not reflect the enormity of this tragedy,” Watchuk said, launching into her 47-page reasons for decision last Thursday. After discussing her reasons for decision for more than two hours, Watchuk told Grewal, “You are free to leave the courtroom.” “After consideration of the evidence, the facts as found based on the totality of the evidence, the law and the application of the law to these facts, all as set out above, I therefore find you Ms. Grewal not guilty on counts one, two and three.” An RCMP forensic expert testified during the trial, which was heard in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, that the Cadillac was doing 142 km/h in a 60 km/h zone just prior to hitting Selje’s car.

Travis Selje with Rex, the family dog he got to enjoy for the final six months of his life. (Submitted photo) The court also heard during the trial that Grewal crashed into another car but kept going until she hit Selje’s car further on down the road. For that she was also charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision, as well as criminal negligence causing bodily harm in the case of another driver, Gary Mordecai. Watchuk also acquitted her on these charges. The judge found Grewal to be “continuingly troubled” by the collision and “deeply remorseful for the death of Travis and the harm done by her driving.” “I accept her evidence in its entirety,” the judge said. She concluded Grewal was not controlling the Cadillac as it accelerated and changed lanes prior to the fatal crash. She accepted that Grewal’s driving was consistent with the medical evidence presented by the defence that she suffered from a progression of epileptic seizures “wherein there is an increasing loss of motor control.” “On the totallity of the evidence that Ms. Grewal was having an epileptic seizure,” she said, “the Crown has not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that it was unreasonable for Ms. Grewal to be driving a car on May 3rd, 2017.” Miki Selje said Monday he sensed what the verdict would be before the judge started in on her reasons. “I knew what she was going to say when I walked into the courtroom. We went into a different

courtroom, we went in one where people watching were behind glass, she was behind glass, there was six guards in there. I knew she was going to walk, as soon as I walked into that courtroom.” Selje’s death tore a hole in the community. The 1,095-seat Cloverdale Baptist Church was filled to capacity on May 17, 2017 as mourners celebrated the straight-A honour roll student’s life. Grewal testified during the trial that she has no criminal record. According to court documents, however, Rituraj Kaur Grewal, age 26, has 10 traffic violations, nine of which were deemed by the courts to be “not disputed.” Rituraj Kaur Grewal was ticketed on June 29, 2013 in Surrey for speeding and failing to display a new driver sign. On Sept. 3, 2013 she was ticketed for speeding in Vancouver, and found guilty. And on Nov. 3, 2015 she was ticketed in Surrey for failing to produce a drivers licence or insurance, and driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention. On Nov. 19, 2015 she was ticketed in Surrey for “failing to yield after stop.” On Jan. 7, 2016 she was ticketed in Langley for failing to wear a seatbelt and on Nov. 19, 2016 she was ticketed in Langley for using an electronic device while driving. On Dec. 16, 2016 she was ticketed for speeding, as well as driving without reasonable consideration.

The Safe Surrey Coalition majority then defeated the challenge on a five-to-four vote. Then on a point of privilege Locke tried to have the legal opinion challenged. “I’ve ruled it out of order,” McCallum replied. The fireworks began after Locke’s second motion, calling on Chief Constable Norm Lipinski of the Surrey Police Service to report at all council meetings “outlining the actions, plans and financials” of the Surrey Police Service. This too was defeated by the SSC, on a five-to-four vote. Councillor Allison Patton said the “minority” on council is spending a majority of their time on the policing issue “when it is not under our purveyance. “I’m getting a lot of feedback that because of this focus there is some lacking in skill set and focus in terms of attention to other matters,” Patton said. “I really don’t understand this never-ending focus on something that really isn’t any of our business, and I’m highly concerned about the number of individuals that are not feeling well served by our council. We need to keep our focus on the things that matter that are not just the police because that is just one small segment.” Patton asked her fellow council members “to not forget their role as a councillor in these times.” “There’s more to it than putting your nose where it doesn’t belong,” she said, “in the sense that us as councillors are not meant to be overseeing the Surrey Police Service.” Locke took umbrage with Patton’s remarks. “There is no one on this council that should be telling another councillor not to put their nose in where it doesn’t belong.

It’s not your affair to do that anyway, and that is highly inappropriate, highly inappropriate language in this setting, and I do take offence to that. I absolutely take offence to that.” Councillor Doug Elford said he wouldn’t support having the police chief report to council. “Driving the police chief up every month for a Spanish Inquisition is something that – we have a police board, this is why we established the SPS,” he said. “Why some of these councillors resist this process going forward behooves me. “To me it’s getting tiresome.” Councillor Steven Pettigrew then got into it with McCallum, saying he, as an elected official, has an opinion to express and “please don’t start attacking me.” “It’s unfair for you to use your position to attack us and then not allow us to respond,” Pettigrew said. “Don’t start laughing at me, how dare you?” “You are not a very good example of a mayor,” Pettigrew told McCallum. “I rest my case on your comments,” the mayor replied. Patton, Elford and Pettigrew later apologized for their outbursts. McCallum said “the frustration by a number of councillors I share because the majority of this council voted to move ahead on this issue,” he said of the transition to the Surrey Police Service from the Surrey RCMP. “We should be moving ahead and working to make sure the transition works smoothly and work to solving some of the problems in the transition, rather than constantly going back and notice after motion after notice after motion coming forward on the same item, that’s not for a council to be doing anywhere in Canada.”

The Surrey Now Leader is Hiring Newspaper Carriers. Becoming a carrier is an excellent way for children to learn life skills or for retirees and other adults to stay active.

For an online application form please visit: bit.ly/surreynowleader

Surrey Now Leader 604.575.5344 circulation@surreynowleader.com

A10 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

DEBATE

Published by: Black Press Ltd. at 102 - 5460 152 St., Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9

Our view

Give whatever you can S ure we’re all stressed about the pandemic. But bless those who realize that for many among us, who so desperately depend on the food bank and other charities, stress was a way of life before COVID-19 hit and will continue to be well after this pandemic is declared over. The Bible tells us the story of the Widow’s Mite, or offering, of two tiny coins that were worth almost nothing to most people in her day but represented almost everything to this impoverished lady. And yet she freely donated it. This past Monday, Surrey-based grocery chain owner Tony Singh, inspired by the spirit of Vaisakhi, donated a whopping 23,000 pounds of food to the Surrey Food Bank, sending this great gift from the heart to the food bank’s Newton warehouse by way of two 10-tonne trucks (see story page 4).

Both stories, seen together, remind us all that it is so very important for us all to give whatever we can to help other people in need. Not only gifts of food, but also of time, of helping, of listening. Truly, you may never know what the best thing was that you did in your life to help someone else. But you can bet someone else does. Or doesn’t. Whatever your station in life, remember there are always people who are worse off than you are and really need your help. Your donations might be great, as in Mr. Singh’s case, or might seem inconsequential, like the meagre offerings of an impoverished old widow. What both have in common is a clear understanding that giving what you can, when you can, is what it is all about. We should all strive to give like them. – Now-Leader

Column

Restaurants and bars are taking it on the chin across B.C. Guest Column Robert Barron

The sense of frustration and helplessness amongst the restaurant and pub owners I talked to recently about having to close their dining rooms due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was almost palpable. Almost all businesses have taken a hit over the last year as they faced mandatory shutdowns and then severe restrictions on how many customers are allowed in the stores when they were permitted to open, but food and liquor-serving establishments have had to face a disproportionate amount of hard-

ships as the health crisis deepens, even as work to vaccinate the population continues at a rapid pace. The three-week “circuit breaker”-style lock down that began on March 30, in which indoor dining at all restaurants and pubs in B.C. was suspended, has now been extended into late May, and possibly beyond, as the number of COVID19 cases in the province continues to rise inexorably. That decision came after new data released last week by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control suggested that restaurants and bars are a major source of new infections in the province. To be sure, those in the industry face an uncertain future, at least in the short term. I grew up in the restaurant business; my family operated a number

Group Publisher: Dwayne Weidendorf

of them over the years, and I remember that we lived pretty much hand to mouth. Thankfully, we did well and lived comfortable lives, but I don’t recall there ever being a big nest egg for the family that was built up over time to get us through bad times as the money seemed to go out as fast as it came in. I can’t imagine a scenario in which we would have had to shut down our dining rooms for any extended period of time without facing financial disaster. And it wasn’t just my family; it was also the many wait staff, cooks, dishwashers and other workers that depended on their incomes and livelihoods from the restaurants to pay their bills and feed their families. I also don’t recall many of them

Editor: Beau Simpson

having any sort of savings either that they could pay their bills out of during hard times until their financial situation improved, and I can’t imagine that situation has changed much for hospitality workers since those days. There is, of course, employment insurance and other government programs designed to help people through the pandemic, but it’s not enough for many who were living pretty frugally anyway before COVID-19. I can only imagine the anguish these workers all must have felt when Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that indoor dining would continue to be banned until at least late May. Not only does every restaurant and pub in the province have to try to survive until they can return to

Sales Manager: Dal Hothi

102 - 5460 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9 Phone: 604.572.0064 Circulation: 604.575.5344 Classified: 604.994.1046 Web: www.surreynowleader.com

Reporters/Photographers: Tom Zillich, Tom Zytaruk, Lauren Collins

Distribution Manager: Marilou Pasion

normal operations at some point down the road, they also must hope that their staff members, many of whom are integral to their businesses, have not been forced to move on to other jobs and locations due to financial necessity. They might also have to contend with possible changes to consumer behaviour after the pandemic ends as many people will likely remain wary of gathering in large crowds in enclosed spaces for some time. The hospitality industry was always a hard one for businesses and people to survive in, but the knocks it has taken over the past year may be death blows to many in it. Robert Barron is a reporter for the Cowichan Valley Citizen, a sister paper to the Now-Leader.

The Now-Leader is a member of Black Press Community News Media. You can email the newsroom at edit@ surreynowleader.com. If you have questions or concerns about the delivery of your paper, please email us at circulation@surreynowleader.com. The Now-Leader is also a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact the editor at beau.simpson@ surreynowleader.com or 604-572-0064. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163.

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A11

DEBATE

Join the debate on Facebook and Twitter by searching for The Surrey Now-Leader or by emailing edit@surreynowleader.com

Your letters

Time to open Surrey’s dykes to public

ROSES AND ROTTEN TOMATOES: Do you have someone you would like to thank? Or maybe something to get off your chest? Email your rose or rotten tomato to edit@surreynowleader.com. z Bunches of roses to the pediatric ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital. On Easter Sunday, our three-year-old granddaughter slipped on our stairs in our house, split her chin and had to make her first visit to the emergency department. The doctor and nurses were amazing with her. Thank you to all the nurses and doctors who looked after our little chicklet during a very scary time for her. She walked out with a purple popsicle and was a very happy little girl. Just knowing she will not have a fear of ever going to emergency is a blessed thought. Thank you all again for all you do!

direct to the Surrey Food Bank when you use their phone number account 604-5815443 at the Return-It Express kiosks. Please keep your donations growing! Thank you. z Rotten tomatoes to the Safe Surrey Coalition councillors who voted to spend $13 million on an unwanted road at the south end of Bear Creek Park at the same time as borrowing $150.6 million for three major community projects.

z During this pandemic, we have been blessed to have such beautiful paths to walk and enjoy our parks. Rotten tomatoes z Roses to the management at Guildford to the irresponsible few who just must Town Centre for placing tables with bench- dump their garbage in our parks or on city es just outside of the food court entrance streets because they are too lazy to pick up the phone to request a pick up or drive to so customers would have somewhere to the recycling. Enough of this! enjoy their takeout food. z Roses to the Fraser Heights Montessori staff for caring for our children, being patient with them and us parents, for cultivating a rich learning environment, and for following the B.C. government’s z Roses to the people of Surrey and Delta regulations and recommendations. Keep who are using the Return-It Express depots up the good work and a very special thank you to Ms. A! to donate 100 per cent of bottle refunds z Rotten tomatoes to the cellphone zombies who lazily shortcut across my lawn to save 20 steps after walking five blocks to the store and back for cigarettes.

The Editor, Re: “Respect Surrey’s farmland,” the Now-Leader editorial, April 15. A new approach is needed for the city’s dykes. While I agree that people shouldn’t be walking on farmer’s crops, where I disagree with Councillors Linda Annis and Jack Hundial is that I feel we should be opening up the dykes for walking paths. What’s needed is a campaign to encourage farmers to donate the land that the dykes are on, or enter into purchase agreements. Imagine the benefit to the city if the network of dykes that run through much of the city were open for walkers. It would encourage more people to stay active. Councillor Annis said it’s important we get ahead of this. Indeed it is. Crops are not grown on the dykes and there would be little impact to the surrounding farms. It’s time to open up the dykes to the public.

Policing farce is spectacle

The Editor, Re: “Surrey council gives final nod to $150.6 million in loans for recreation projects,” the Now-Leader, April 22. Community advocates who have called for defunding of police have consistently pointed out the extent to which policing expenditures come at the cost of other programs and services that may, in fact, do more to sustain community connections, health and wellbeing. We are certainly seeing this coming to roost in Surrey with the massive costs associated with the transition to the Surrey Police Service. Now we have the news that Surrey council has approved taking out $150.6 million in loans over 25 years in order to pay for three recreation projects (City Centre, Cloverdale, and Newton). This is a burden not only on the present but on the future. Ken Donohue, Surrey Note that under the city’s 2021 budget, the allocated capital cost the policing transition is proTime to get tough, indeed of jected at $63 million. Most believe it will balloon well beyond this The Editor, amount. Re: “Enough with the niceties, The city has many needs that let’s beat this damn thing already,” should have taken priority over the Now-Leader, April 15. this increasingly farcical policing Thank you for being brave spectacle. enough to speak your mind. I’ve been ranting since last summer Jeff Shantz, Surrey about the selfish idiots who won’t play by the rules. I simply can’t believe the willful stupidity. Referendum will settle it Read my lips, being soft about a virus that kills people is not kind. The Editor, Kindness only works on people Re: “Surrey Police will clearly who genuinely care about more take anyone to fill a chair,” the than their precious freedom. The Now-Leader, April 15. harder that the non-compliant idiI read the letter written by John ots resist, the longer it will take to Cosmidis and agree with him 100 get to the end of this pandemic. per cent. Enough is enough with So, Adrian Dix and Bonnie this Surrey police change. Henry, put away your sad face The RCMP in Surrey have bestand bring on your mad face. Use ed other major cities in Canada in direct language to address this crime deduction by 14.3 per cent. dire situation. John Horgan and Mike Farnworth need to step up and stop Wendy Carter. Surrey this change.

ime Again! taT a seTh tt’h this summe t I e h t a

r! Be Call us today! Call us778-522-5669 today! 778-522-5669 www.knowledgehvacr.ca

Offer expires April 15th, 2021

Over 50 Google Ov Ov 50 Google Over 5 star reviews! 5 star reviews!

Listen to the people of Surrey, at the very least have a referendum on this and let the people of Surrey vote on this critical decision. That will settle this issue once and for all. One man cannot force this on the residents of Surrey, or have we forgotten about the people’s voice? Wake up before it truly is too late. Keep the RCMP in Surrey. Allen Forster, Surrey

Crosswalk fix is lacking The Editor, Re: “Neighbours call for improvements to South Surrey crosswalk,” the Now-Leader online. I am disappointed to note the response from the engineering Department of the City of Surrey. I live nearby and regularly use 32nd Avenue at the location of the existing crosswalk. In addition, I am a former senior police officer in Hong Kong who has spent many years involved with traffic management. I am also a graduate of Northwestern University’s major traffic program and I consider myself well qualified to comment on this issue. In my view, there are two problems with the existing crossing that do not appear to have been considered. The first is clutter. By this I mean the street furniture (signage) as one approaches the crossing from the west, down the slope towards the traffic island. The number and positioning of the signs is directly in the sight line of any driver and serves as a distraction, especially because of the dark tree background. This should be addressed. The second issue is that there is no refuge area on the south side of the crossing and therefore pedestrians stand back away from the crossing and are more difficult to see. Some minor engineering work should improve this aspect. Ian Tyzzer, Surrey

Install • Repair • Service

! l a i c e p S g n i r p S % 15% 25 Furnace All Other OFF

Services

OFF

Services

Use promo code K.H.R.L

A12 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A13

INFORM For breaking news and the latest developments on these stories, visit us online at surreynowleader.com

Pandemic

COVID cases on rise in Surrey for past nine weeks White Rock woman the first nurse in B.C. to die from COVID-19 complications Lauren Collins lauren.collins@surreynowleader.com

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control reported 1,698 new COVID-19 cases for Surrey from April 10 to 17, continuing the region’s upward trend. New cases reported in Surrey have been increasing for the last nine reporting periods, from a low of 538 between Feb. 7 to 13. The BCCDC releases a map each week, breaking down the new number of cases in municipalities, from the week prior. Weekly cases have now surpassed record highs during the second wave

People were lined up around the fields at a drop-in vaccine clinic at Newton Athletic Park on Tuesday (April 27, 2021), which is one of the high-transmission neighbourhoods that is being given vaccine priority. This clinic was one of at least three to open in the city on Tuesday. (Photo: Lauren Collins) Vancouver wasn’t far off from in the fall, where Surrey recorded Surrey’s case counts for a couple of 1,588 Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, 2020. weeks, with 1,012 in Vancouver and While Surrey continues to report 1,153 in Surrey March 21 to 27 and the most cases in B.C. each week, 1,211 in Vancouver and 1,254 in other Lower Mainland municipalSurrey March 28 to April 3. But the ities have seen fluctuating weekly last two weeks has seen Vancouver case counts or a slow decline.

Brenda Locke

Brenda.Locke@surreyconnect.org

Leading the opposition to McCallum

FREE

level off and then decline with 1,297 membered as a dedicated, attentive patient-care co-ordinator at Peace cases April 4 to 10 and 1,060 April Arch Hospital, who spent her life 11 to 17. helping people in need. The BCCDC separates South Diana Law is the first nurse in Surrey/White Rock from the rest of B.C. to have died from the city, but there are fewer complications of COVIDnew cases reported each 19. week as it’s a much smaller Law, 57, died on April 14 region. afters a months-long stay April 11 to 17, there were at a hospital. 144 cases in the region “Diana was committed compared to 159 cases for to the care of her patients April 4 to 10 and 135 cases and the well-being of her for March 28 to April 3. colleagues. She was a very On Tuesday, Fraser giving person – easy to Health had three drop-in Diana Law talk to, and quick to step vaccine clinics in Surrey in where help was needed,” for people who live in high-transmission neighbourhoods. her obituary reads. Her husband, Glen Culshaw, was The clinics were in Whalley, Clovermarried to her for nearly 30 years. dale and Newton. The one at Newton Athletic Park Culshaw and Law, who both attendwas wrapped around the fields and ed high school at Queen Elizabeth Secondary, first met at a party in was already at capacity by noon. 1981. Meantime, a longtime nurse at – With files from Aaron Hinks Peace Arch Hospital is being re-

https://www.surrey.ca At the Monday, May 10, 2021 Regular Council - Public Hearing meeting, commencing at 7:00 p.m. virtual and live streamed on www.surrey.ca, staff is recommending that Council support the issuance of the following Temporary Use Permits: Permit No.

7921-0034-00

Permit No.

7921-0011-00

Location: Purpose of Permit:

8888, 8920, 8930 and 8944 – 162 Street The applicant is seeking support to allow a surface parking lot and a construction staging area for a period not to exceed three years. The proposal also includes a Development Variance Permit to reduce the minimum streamside setback area as measured from the top of bank of a Class B ditch from 7 metres to 2 metres.

Location:

13760 - 75A Avenue

Purpose of Permit:

The applicant is seeking support to permit the development of a temporary real estate sales centre for a duration of 3 years for the proposed apartment buildings on the subject site and adjacent properties.

Vehicle Detail WITH YOUR NEXT COLLISION REPAIR

✃

✔ All insurance claims welcomed ✔ Specialists in unibody repair ✔ Lifetime guarantee ✔ All makes and models ✔ Replacement vehicles available ✔ Latest refinishing technology & colour matching system

Your One Stop ICBC Repair Shop

“We stand behind our workmanship” 14746 - 108A Avenue, Surrey • 604.585.2301 Open Monday-Saturday for your convenience Celebrating 45 Years in Surrey

Additional information may be obtained from the Planning & Development Department at (604) 591-4441. Copies of the Temporary Use Permit and related documents may be viewed onlinehttps://www.surrey.ca at surrey.ca. Temporary Use Permits are not subject to a formal Public Hearing process; therefore, you would not appear before Council in person to speak on this item. Comments regarding Temporary Use Permits are received in writing and are reviewed by Council in advance of the meeting. If you wish to make a written submission, please contact the City Clerk by fax, email or regular mail no later than Monday, May 10, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted as follows: Fax: (604) 501-7578 Email: clerks@surrey.ca Mail: City Clerk, Legislative Services, 13450 – 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8

https://www.surrey.ca

A14 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

INFORM Now Open

WHERE THERE’S SMOKE...

RC Racing

exclusive

Showroom

On-line fulfillment center and TRAXXAS Warranty Service Center

Open 7 days a week

Black smoke rises above Highway 17 near Tannery Road in Surrey on April 22 after recycling material caught fire at a recycling company. No injuries were reported. (Fraser Valley Road Report Facebook)

10 aM - 6pM

Guildford

Girls followed while walking home from school Beau Simpson beau.simpson@surreynowleader.com

Most Traxxas models IN STOCK

we stock batteries, chargers, parts & accessories Call ahead to avoid lineups! Place your pre-paid order and we’ll have it ready for you! Covid-19 protocols in place • Masks required

Unit #3 - 6322 202 Street, Langley www.hjikrc.ca • 604-837-7304

Police in Surrey are looking for a suspect after they say three young girls were followed home from school on Wednesday in Guildford. Surrey RCMP say the girls were walking home from Riverdale Elementary School at about 4 p.m. when a man started following them. The girls walked from the school to Holly Park on

148th Street. When the man continued to follow them, they went into a nearby grocery store for help. The suspect left the area when the girls went into the store. Police say the suspect is described as Middle Eastern, in his late teens or early 20s, approximately 5’10”, with black messy hair, a moustache and dark stubble. He was wearing blue jeans, black hoody and red shoes.

He was also seen carrying a blue portable speaker. “In this case these girls did the right thing,” says Cst Sarbjit Sangha, Surrey RCMP Media Relations. “If you suspect you are being followed go to a safe place, or approach other people in the area, and call police for help.” Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604599-0502.

EVERETT CUMMINGS Killed on the job at Fraser Surrey Docks July 21, 2018 DAY OF MOURNING APRIL 28TH ILWU LOCAL 502

Surrey Now-Leader

MEETING DATE

MONDAY

Crime

Man on bike beats 65-year-old man with weapon in Newton

MAY 10, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING

COMMENCING: 7PM

Planning & Development 604.591.4441

www.surrey.ca View bylaws and related documents online at surrey.ca www.surrey.ca

Email City Clerk clerks@surrey.ca

Fax or mail a letter to City Hall: 13450 - 104 Avenue,V3T 1V8 Fax: 604-501-7578 Please refer to the City of Surrey Website at www.surrey.ca and follow the instructions regarding the sign up process.

These applications are at the Public Hearing stage, which is a critical time for public input. Please see surrey.ca for Public Hearing items located south of Colebrook Road/52 Avenue and Cloverdale. www.surrey.ca

“Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment Bylaw, 2021, No. 20330”

Police say victim was attacked while walking his dogs

Application: 7918-0410-00 Location: 6913 – 144 Street Purpose of Bylaw and Development Variance Permit: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site shown in grey on the location map from Single Family Residential Zone to Single Family Residential (10) Zone in order to subdivide the site into two single family lots.

Beau Simpson beau.simpson@surreynowleader.com

Police are asking for help identifying a suspect after a man on a bicycle attacked a 65-year-old man who was out walking his dogs in Newton. Surrey RCMP say the “unprovoked assault” happened at about 5:45 p.m. on April 16 (2021) in the green belt near 133rd Street and 66th Avenue. Police say the victim was approached by an unknown man on a bicycle, who dismounted and began hitting him with a weapon. The victim was able to avoid the man’s strikes and sustained a minor injury to his hand. The suspect then took off on his bike. A witness took a photo of the suspect heading towards 132nd

VIRTUAL AND LIVE-STREAMED AT www.surrey.ca

BE HEARD

INFORM

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A15

MORE INFO

www.surreynowleader.com

In addition, the proposal includes a Development Variance Permit to reduce the minimum setback distance from the top-of-bank for a Natural Class B yellow-coded stream from 15 metres to 10 metres.

“Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment Bylaw, 2021, No. 20331” Application: 7919-0322-00

A witness took this photo of the suspect after a 65-year-old man was assaulted with a weapon in Newton on April 16. Street. The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s, about 5’10”, wearing a red puffy jacket, red pants and baseball cap. Anyone with more information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. To make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS or visit solvecrime.ca.

Location: 6856 - 152 Street and 15331 - 68 Avenue Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site shown in grey on the location map from General Agriculture Zone to Business Park 3 Zone in order to subdivide the site into three industrial lots including the development of an 8,361 square metres tilt-up industrial building.

FRASER HEALTH

JOIN OUR

VIRTUAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING WHEN:

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The Fraser Health Board of Directors will be answering your pre-submitted questions during our virtual public board meeting. Please submit your question ahead of time to fraserhealth.ca/BoardQs. The question and answer period is an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from the Board. All questions welcome on our health care system and the current pandemic response.

We Love you a Bunch, Mom! Between April A il 29 and May M 7, enter t to t win Mom a bouquet of flowers flo every month for one year!* It’s the Mother’s Day that keeps celebrating her all year long!! *NOTE – Grand prize will be a $500 Save-On Foods Gift Card for the flowers to be purchased each month. One entry per person, per visit. No purchase necessary. Some conditions apply. Please see contest rules for more information.

Everyone is welcome. Join us online on Facebook Live and Youtube.

/FraserHealthAuthority

/FraserHealth

72nd Ave & 120th St, Delta, BC

A16 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

Cheryl Brown 604-671-2264

www.surreynowleader.com

Don Zachary

2000 realty

CHECK OUT THESE LISTINGS!!!

https://www.re/max-2000-surrey-bc.com 604-583-2000 • toll free 1-888-296-8060 • www.re/max-2000-surrey-bc.com 9770 204 st $1,499,000

WALNUT GROVE

solD!

Spence Gatzke 604-817-3248

Gary & Lana Shepherd

8537 166 street $1,238,800

7874 143a street $1,149,000

1-OWNER RANCHER

17457 abbey Drive $2,988,800

PRICE CHANGE!

1 ACRE MANSION!

inG!!

asK lD over

Walnut Grove “Yorkson Ridge” exclusive street of custom built homes with green space front & back. Features 4188 sqft of luxury living with great room plan, open and spacious, extensive mill work throughout and wood flooring. Main floor with chef kitchen, antique white cabinets, granite counters, S/S appliances, eating area with floor to ceiling windows overlooking covered patio and fully fenced private backyard. Master bedroom on main with his/her closets and luxury ensuite. Upstairs features beautiful vaulted ceiling in flex room with 3 lrg bedrooms. Basement is fully finished with legal 1 bedroom suite with own entry & laundry. Bonus media room for upstairs. Great family home you will enjoy with ultimate privacy, pride of ownership.

Superbly crafted 2,050 Sq. Ft. 3-Bedroom & Den/Office, 2 bath, Non-Smoker Rancher in prestigious “Tynehead Terrace.” Peaceful, tree lined Horse shoe Street! Dramatic 14’ entrance, Hardwood floors, very bright Kitchen & eating area, plus a Solarium! Sunny & private west facing back yard. Walk to Fleetwood rec center, Schools, Parks, Bus & Future Skytrain!

Springhill Estates - 1 level, ranch style home nicely located on the edge of Chimney Heights. Set into nature and backing onto a natural greenbelt with creek, this 13,000 s/f amazing lot provides privacy & peaceful living at its best. You’ll love spending quiet summer days & evenings on the multi-level deck or enjoying the view from the family room while relaxing beside the cozy gas fireplace. 1,800 s/f home features, 3 Bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, familyroom off the kitchen & a bonus hobbyroom. Schools, parks, transit and shopping are all close by!

Builder’s alert in Fraser Heights! Superbly crafted 5,400 Sq. Ft. 2-story with full daylight basement, sitting on a 1/2 Acre View Lot! Massive entrance greets you to this Non-smoker home that enjoys: 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 3 car garage PLUS another 1/2 Acre Mountain view lot next door to build another Home! Be Quick!

tom mcconnell

Don Zachary

Gary & lana shepherd 604-583-2000

Don Zachary

15481 85a avenue $1,199,000

101-1444 martin street $285,000

1785 martin Dr $619,800

106 10675 138a street $469,888

WELL MAINTAINED HOME

WHITE ROCK APARTMENT

CENTRALLY LOCATED!

CENTRALLY LOCATED

Fleetwood basement home 3 blocks from the new proposed SKYTRAIN ROUTE. This beautiful 60x129 Square south facing level lot with no large trees. Home has been very well maintained with 3 year old roof, 2 month old high efficiency furnace and hot water tank Main floor: All with updated hardwood floors,Living room with Large bay window, brick wood burning fireplace. Dining rm with glass slider to leading to beautiful deck, Nicely painted oak Kitchen with eating area, 3 Large bedrooms master bedrooms master with 2 pc ensuite. Basement : Spacious open Family/Games rm with 3 pc bathroom Single car garage Yard: South facing, Private with mature hedging fully Fenced.

Nice Ground floor corner unit 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo in a 50+ building. Close to all amenities and recreation. Minutes to White Rock beach. large living room with an updated kitchen. Updated Bathroom and in fairly good condition. Call today to book your showing!

This is what you are looking for! SOUTHWYND! Beautifully updated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit with generous room sizes through-out in desirable Southwynd complex in south Surrey. Built by BOSA with an art Deco theme adult oriented. Extensive craftsman built wood mouldings, casings, and pillars through-out. Engineered Hardwood flooring, newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom lighting, 9 foot ceilings, newer bathrooms, and great open bright lay-out. Bedrooms on either side for greater privacy. South east exposure with 2 balconies and treed view. Close to shopping, transit, medical/ dental services, and parks. Pets not allowed, Rentals not allowed. Age 19+

Bright and spacious 2 bedroom, ground level, corner unit with 2 full baths and 2 parking spaces. Nearly 1100 sq ft. private and quiet location with large patio. Newer stainless steel appliances updated cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms w/ quartz counters, new paint, laminate flooring throughout and crown moldings. main bath with Spa like Walk-in shower Very centrally located: skytrain station just 2 blks away, shopping, restaurants and community rec centres also just 2 blks away.

tom mcconnell

brian morrison

todd murdoch

willouGhby lanGley

15125 canary Drive Drive $1,329,888

108-13895 102 avenue $419,900

13749 larner roaD $1,099,888

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

COMPLETELY RENOVATED!

CENTRAL LOCATION

soo G n i com

Dean Lovberg 604-671-2030

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Tom McConnell 604-831-7653 www.tommccconnell.ca

Rarely available “Glenwood on the Park”, bright, spacious, upper corner

4end bedrooms downnearly plus 1400 a sq ft 2 bed 2 full bath, unit makesupthis1 abedroom very desirable, well cared for unit is perfect size for downsizers, only second owner. Legal 2 bdrm suite Large living area with gas fireplace. Good size Master bedroom with Open floor walk-in.Concept Great patio for plan summer BBQ, 1 car garage space, laundry room. Real Hardwood floorscomplex on thewith main Well cared gated 45+ clubhouse, exercise facility, sauna, billiards, workshop RV parking in complex. Easy to show. Den/office on theand main Covered back sundeck. Call for more details

Nicest house in desirable Birdland neighbourhood!!! Completely renovated from top to bottom, inside and out. nearly 2200 sq ft 4/5 bdrm 2 bath home on over 9000 sq ft lot. this home is ideally suited for combined family and or friends buying together. Renovated 2015/2016 and then again in 2019/2020 you wont be disappointed. 24’x24’ detached garage workshop, new Roof, vinyl wind, hardy board siding and even the driveway. Inside find new kit, and baths including potential mortgage helper in bsmt that you be happy to collect top rent. furnace done w/ heat pump, instant hot water system the list goes on and on and on. showings by apptmt.

Centrally located Gated complex - 2 bedroom townhouse with single attached garage. Large living room large patio area, large living room and generous size bedrooms this unit will not disappoint. Very comfortable living in a very quiet 19+ adult oriented community. Call today to book your showing.

Great opportunity for Car lovers, Investors Builders, Developers!!. nearly 2100 sq ft 4 bed 2 bath basement style house on 8369 sq ft huge lot (63x132) in the rapid developing City Centre development area of Whalley/ Surrey/GATEWAY. Walking distance to the mall, restaurants, transit ,GATEWAY Skytrain and schooling, as well as a short drive to Pattullo Bridge. updates (2020,2021), hot water tank and high-efficiency furnace. bsmt with potential for mortgage helper. Large carport plus single car garage plus seperate 3 car carport give lots of room for your toys. Showings by apptmt.

Dean lovberg

todd murdoch

tom mcconnell

todd murdoch

324 10620 150 street $439,888

clayton heiGhts

3743 allPress roaD $799,900

6495 180 street $1,238,000

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT! Gary Pawluk

Todd Murdoch 604-250-0507 www.toddmurdoch.com

solD!

Rare 2-level townhouse, Excellent location in the heart of Guildford Towncentre - Lincoln’s Gate. Nearly 1100 sq ft with 2 spacious bdrms, 1.5 baths, private fenced backyard great for Summer BBQ. Family oriented and pet friendly complex with lots of green spaces. Well managed strata with Rec Centre, Squash Courts, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Sauna and Hot Tub. Steps to Guildford Recreation/ Aquatic Centre, library, Guildford Mall, restaurants, landmark theatre, schools, public transit Quick access to Hwy 1 showings by apptmt

LAKE FRONT 2.14 ACERS ROSE LAKE

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

soo G n i com

3671 Sq. Ft. 4 bedrooms up Open Main floor living area Unauthorized Suite Cul-de Sac Lot with South Facing Backyard Newer Covered Deck Call for more details

QUIET SUNNY STREET

KinG!

ve as o b a D l so

150 feet of lake shore Updated 2168 sq. ft. house Open floor plan 3000 Sq. Ft. Deck overlooking the lake Lakefront Dock Loads of Covered parking & A detached shop, Fully fence property William Lake

Gorgeous Home located on a quiet, sunny street, this well-maintained 3 bedroom/3 bath home has a spacious main floor with a large dining & living room featuring hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Stay cool and comfortable all year-round with the economical Heat Pump & AIR-CONDITIONING. The sunny family room opens onto a west-facing backyard with pond, fountain and patio. Enjoy the bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and plenty of counter space. Bathrooms recently upgraded. This home boasts a Tankless Hot Water on Demand. Triple Car Garage and Lots of Parking for vehicles and an RV. Don’t miss out.

todd murdoch

Dean lovberg

Dennis Kiffiak

looKinG to buy? Give me a call! looKinG to sell? call for a free evaluation 778-628-7756

9768 151a street, surrey $1,029,000

15662 97a avenue $1,088,800

2732 northcrest Drive $3,198,800

2,148 SQ. FT. BASEMENT HOME

3-LEVEL LUXURY

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

Dennis Kiffiak

solD!

inG!!

asK lD over

solD!

LOCATION – LOCATION! Well cared for 2,148 s/f basement style home nestled in a quite Guildford Neighbourhood. Terrific plan features for, 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, nicely updated kitchen with new appliances, living room with vaulted ceilings & gas fireplaces plus a large family/rec-room in the finished basement with a 2nd gas fireplace. 3-year-old roof, fully fenced 4,353 s/f lot, all located just steps to Guildford Town Center. Great freeway access & transit is one block away.

Sitting on a level, rectangular 61’ x 114’ Cul-de-sac lot, backing on to Greenbelt is this stunning 4 bedroom Home. You’ll love the designer Kitchen that features: New Cabinets, Granite countertops, Lights etc. Also new windows, furnace and roof, a few years ago. Plenty of parking on the Stamped 33 Ft. wide driveway & double Garage. Close to North Surrey High & T&T. Won’t Last!

Woodshire Park South Surrey- Exquisite, 6200sqft, 7 year old, 2 story/rancher w/loft. Boasting great room 24 foot ceiling. Master on main with two additional bedrooms. Pristine 30,000 sqft level lot with horseshoe driveway. 2nd master up with living room, 1 bed+den. Triple garage for 6 cars plus bonus 1 bedroom legal carriage home.

Gary & lana shepherd 604-583-2000

Don Zachary

brian morrison

Dennis Kiffiak 778-628-7756

Brian Morrison 604-813-4700

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A17

INFORM Transportation

Provincial budget watchers lament SkyTrain expansion was ‘neglected’ Tom Zytaruk tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com

project remains subject to Treasury Board approval and that the budget “made no mention” of Surrey’s plan to replace the Surrey RCMP The provincial budget has $1.66 with its own police force. billion earmarked for a second But Dave Crebo, communicahospital for Surrey, to be built in Cloverdale by 2028 and featuring a tions director for the Ministry of Transportation an Infrastructure, cancer centre. says there’s $376 million allocated But what about SkyTrain? for the SkyTrain expansion project That’s what Surrey Connect asked as reaction rolled in on B.C.’s though “it’s not an obvious line 2021 provincial budget, which was item.” On page 53 of the budget there’s brought down last week. a line item called transit infraThe civic slate, comprised of structure, Crebo noted, with $749 councillors Jack Hundial, Brenda million there over the three-year Locke, and candidate Ramona Kaptyn, says two issues important life of the plan. Of that, he said, $376 million “is for Surrey-Langley to Surrey residents were “neglectSkyTrain.” ed” in the budget – the expansion “Until the actual business case, of SkyTrain from Surrey into the Treasury Board rubber-stamps Langley, and Surrey’s policing the approved budget of X billions transition. Surrey Connect issued a press re- of dollars, until that happens, the lease last week noting that funding money’s there, they just put it in the pot if you will, and once that’s for construction of the SkyTrain

SkyTrain’s end of the line, for now, in Whalley. (File photo) rubber-stamped and approved then it’ll go into the table for the next budget,” Crebo said. “This $376 million is the first little bit, just for starting planning work and getting that whole business process going.”

“Clearly there’s a tonne of work to go before they’re ready to have a final budget,” Crebo said. “That’s what the business case is all about. There is money in the budget for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, without

CIT Y OF SURREY

Fleetwood Plan

COMMUNITY CHARTER S.B.C. 2003 CHAPTER 26

Online Survey

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY LANDS

http://www.taylorandblair.com http://www .com

Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, Chapter 26, as amended, the City of Surrey hereby gives notice of the intention to dispose of the following City lands:

Sick of Being Sick!

FREE 30 minute

Legal Description:

PIDs: 031‑385‑884 and 031‑365‑876; The Part of Section 9 Block 5 North Range 2 West New Westminster District Plan EPP109333 Having an Area of 0.248 Hectare and 0.175 Hectare PIDs: 004‑401‑620 and 003‑102‑823; Lots 2 and 3 Section 9 Block 5 North Range 2 West New Westminster District Plan 9025, Except Plans 84079 and EPP100158

Civic Address:

4,230 m² closed road parcels adjacent to 12827 to 12885 King George Blvd and 12818 to 12884 – 112B Avenue (the “Adjacent Properties”); and 11242 and 11250 – 128 Street

Property Description:

The properties comprise 4,230 m² portions of redundant road and 656 m² surplus City lands at 11242 and 11250 – 128 Street. They are designated Industrial in the Official Community Plan. They are currently zoned in parts Highway Commercial Zone (CHI), Special Industry Zone (I‑4) and Light Impact Industrial Zone (IL). The City is selling these properties for consolidation with the Adjacent Properties under Development Application 7920‑0135‑00.

Purchasers:

Loon Properties (Bridgeview‑B) Inc.

Nature of Disposition:

Fee Simple

Selling Price:

Two Million, Four Hundred and Forty‑One Thousand Dollars. ($2,441,000.00)

Initial Consultation

604.679.9988 Expertise in Science-Based Natural Health Care Dr. Jiwani BSc ND Licensed Naturopathic Physician since 1997

Open until May 10

Check out my BLOG for the Latest Research, Health Information & Recipes! www.getnaturopathic.com getnaturopathic.com • Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Health • Food Allergy Blood Testing • Mesotherapy Lipodissolve for Cellulite & Stubborn Fat Reduction • IV Vitamin & Chelation Therapy • Weight Gain/Loss, Diabetes • Thyroid Issues, Hair Loss, Alopecia • Autoimmune Diseases Low Immunity • Cancer Treatment & Recovery • Allergies, Asthma, Migraines • Menopause, PMS, Infertility • Hormonal Imbalance

In 2019, we started working with the community to develop a new plan to guide growth. Building on this work we’ve developed a draft land use plan that shows where new people, paths, parks, roads and buildings will go.

www.getnaturopathic.com getnaturopathic.com

Provide feedback on the draft plan. Go online to complete the survey. fleetwoodplan.surrey.ca

Further information can be obtained from the City of Surrey, Realty Services Division, Engineering Department, 13450 – 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8. Phone (604) 598‑5718. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER

www.surrey.ca

124362

*Approximate Time As Required

Fleetwood is growing.

Dr Jiwani

• Cosmetic Botox • Therapeutic Botox for Excess Sweating, Headaches, TMJ • Injectable Natural Fillers • Prolozone Joint Injections • Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Issues • Eczema, Psoriasis, Hives, Acne • Heartburn, Constipation • Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac • Arthritis, Gout • Ankylosing Spondylitis • High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol • ADHD Hyperactivity, Autism ASD

question, but it’s not highlighted as a separate line item for the project.” Meantime, B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson says the provincial government is “absolutely committed” to getting the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project done. “We know how important it is to transit, to moving people through Surrey into Langley and back and forth,” she said during a post-budget Zoom meeting hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade. “And we know how, what the opportunities are when you expand transit, they’re incredibly significant. And that’s why we’ve made it a priority,” Robinson said. “Of course it has to go through business planning. I’m working with the mayors’ council as well, they’re critical partners in this. “We’re engaging with the federal government, this is a top priority.”

A18 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

NEWTON NEWS OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Windsor Plywood Surrey

SHOP LOCAL

WHERE THE WORLD HAS COME TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY

Service and Selection

Advertorial

Pudding & Roasted Vegetables

THURSDAYS R OF

6 WINGS

Dine in with beverage purchase only.

2PM UNTIL CLOSE.

ACHY JOINTS WEARING YOU DOWN? Stay active regardless of the severity of your condition with a personalized treatment plan. Receive a conservative treatment plan suited to your pain level, goals, and activities. When you book a FREE One2One appointment, a Kintec Fit Expert will take the time to understand your body and lifestyle so you can move better and go further than you ever thought possible.

Reserve your FREE One2One appointment at

For All Your Essential Building Supplies Call, Email, Text or Fax Us Today!

Marla Poirier marla@marlapoirier.com

13315 Comber Way

Dolly Randhawa walked away from a successful career as an administrative professional to devote her time, talent and passion into the floral industry. Twelve years ago, she bought the Surrey Flower Shop, which had been in the same location for years. “I looked at several locations, but chose this one, because Newton deserves and needs a place where they can purchase a quality bouquet for a loved one, or have us deliver flowers.” she said. If life during the pandemic has taught Dolly anything, it’s that people are not socially distancing from flowers! The period of pandemic has been very difficult for many businesses in Newton and throughout the world. Florists like Dolly and her beautiful Surrey Flower Shop have had to adapt to reach out to their customers, and provide the finest product available. “There have been challenges. Prices for flower stock have increased incredibly during this last year. COVID-19 crippled the wedding industry. But we’re very busy helping people send happy greetings for new births,

kintec.net/booknow https://www.kintec.net/

Place your order with us We’ll get it ready for Pick Up!

Surrey Flower Shop is blossoming!

hwww.brewsterspub http://www.brewsterspub.com .brewsterspub.com

ORDE

www.wpsurrey.com https://www.wpsurrey.com

People are not social distancing from flowers

Comes with Roast Beef, Mash Potatoes, Yorkshire

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A19

anniversaries and birthdays, and also condolences at emotional times such as funerals, where people can often only send their love through a bouquet, or a simple ‘I love you and miss you’ to a friend in quarantine. Everyone always appreciates flowers.” “We’re very proud of our distinctive designs and the finest flowers available in the marketplace. It is what sets us apart from your typical ‘big box store’. Our customers are important to us, so we always try to provide them with the very best. And they come back!” Greeted by friendly store mascot, ‘Ollie’, the shop smells like an English country garden with beautiful arrangements and stock. Dolly and her staff are happily busy these days, and currently looking to hire staff to help keep up with the demand. “We’re looking for someone with an artistic eye for design. We specialize in really fresh flowers and take pride in creating a design that is not only creative, but long lasting.” The store follows current COVID-19 restrictions and offers curbside pickup and delivery.

Surrey Flower Shop

Monday - Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday: Closed

Phone: 604-597-2252 Fax: 604-597-5761 Text: 604-817-1634 Email:surrey@windsorplywood.com surrey@windsorplywood.com

30 Years Helping Thousands of Families

Brent Roberts Your #1 Choice in Real Estate

Call Today for a FREE Market Evaluation of your home

604-220-0000 www.BrentRoberts.com

Order by phone

This is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

(604) 596-7511 135-13711 72 Avenue

FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 101 YEARS OF GIVING BACK TO AND SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

PROUDLY SUPPORTING

EARN POINTS

Phone orders and online orders Welcome!! • • • • • • •

GIVE POINTS

Customized Wedding Cakes PastRies CuPCakes Cookies BiRthday Cakes souP made fRom sCRatCh sandWiChes and Paninis

7380, Kind George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3W 5A5 604.597.9886 | info@venetoscakes.com

NEWTON 604-599-6760

Curbside Pick-up and Local Delivery now available!

Convenient, flat garden walk to 100+ shops & services

For more details visit us online @www.arbourside.com Arbourside.com 13751 741h Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3W 1A8

Call today! 604 306-6195

SUITES AVAILABLE: BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR TODAY!

We service 2 business improvement areas…the city of surrey among other municipalities and several shopping malls including Central city and other various properties around the fraser valley. For more information about graffiti removal in Fraser Valley and the Goodbye Graffiti™ Surrey operation please contact the Customer Care Centre at 1-877-684-4747 or customercarecentre@goodbyegraffiti.com

Use Promo Code “OGONLINE” for a 10% discount. Celebrating 27 years of Commitment to our Community! Thank you to our local customers for your support!

Give Us A Call 604-501-0116

Location 508-7380 King George Blvd Surrey, BC V3W 5A5 Surrey

WINGS WED WITH PURCHASE OF DRINK

DRINK SPECIALS START FROM $4.50!

HAPPY HOUR - EVERYDAY 3PM - 6 PM AND 9 PM TO CLOSE #112 - 7218 King George Hwy, Surrey BC Phone: 604-543-4032 • Email: kellyspub@live.ca

$9 APPETIZERS DURING HAPPY HOUR

A18 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

NEWTON NEWS OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Windsor Plywood Surrey

SHOP LOCAL

WHERE THE WORLD HAS COME TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY

Service and Selection

Advertorial

Pudding & Roasted Vegetables

THURSDAYS R OF

6 WINGS

Dine in with beverage purchase only.

2PM UNTIL CLOSE.

Reserve your FREE One2One appointment at

For All Your Essential Building Supplies Call, Email, Text or Fax Us Today!

Marla Poirier marla@marlapoirier.com

13315 Comber Way

kintec.net/booknow https://www.kintec.net/

Place your order with us We’ll get it ready for Pick Up!

Surrey Flower Shop is blossoming!

hwww.brewsterspub http://www.brewsterspub.com .brewsterspub.com

ORDE

www.wpsurrey.com https://www.wpsurrey.com

People are not social distancing from flowers

Comes with Roast Beef, Mash Potatoes, Yorkshire

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A19

Surrey Flower Shop

Monday - Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday: Closed

Phone: 604-597-2252 Fax: 604-597-5761 Text: 604-817-1634 Email:surrey@windsorplywood.com surrey@windsorplywood.com

30 Years Helping Thousands of Families

Brent Roberts Your #1 Choice in Real Estate

Call Today for a FREE Market Evaluation of your home

604-220-0000 www.BrentRoberts.com

Order by phone

This is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

(604) 596-7511 135-13711 72 Avenue

FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 101 YEARS OF GIVING BACK TO AND SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

PROUDLY SUPPORTING

EARN POINTS

Phone orders and online orders Welcome!! • • • • • • •

GIVE POINTS

Customized Wedding Cakes PastRies CuPCakes Cookies BiRthday Cakes souP made fRom sCRatCh sandWiChes and Paninis

7380, Kind George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3W 5A5 604.597.9886 | info@venetoscakes.com

NEWTON 604-599-6760

Curbside Pick-up and Local Delivery now available!

Convenient, flat garden walk to 100+ shops & services

For more details visit us online @www.arbourside.com Arbourside.com 13751 741h Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3W 1A8

Call today! 604 306-6195

SUITES AVAILABLE: BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR TODAY!

Use Promo Code “OGONLINE” for a 10% discount. Celebrating 27 years of Commitment to our Community! Thank you to our local customers for your support!

Give Us A Call 604-501-0116

Location 508-7380 King George Blvd Surrey, BC V3W 5A5 Surrey

WINGS WED WITH PURCHASE OF DRINK

DRINK SPECIALS START FROM $4.50!

HAPPY HOUR - EVERYDAY 3PM - 6 PM AND 9 PM TO CLOSE #112 - 7218 King George Hwy, Surrey BC Phone: 604-543-4032 • Email: kellyspub@live.ca

$9 APPETIZERS DURING HAPPY HOUR

A20 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

INFORM

www.surreynowleader.com

Practicing Covid Safety Measures

Here to provide you

Surrey RCMP

comfort at home Central Air Conditioning offered from as low as $4,480 + GST $4,650 1 year labour | 12 year parts

Daikin Ductless Mini Split System starting from $3,695 $3,895 + GST* *Some restrictions apply. Electrical included. AC or HP options available in ductless system.

#4-18812 - 96 Avenue | Telephone: 604-371-4328 | Surrey, BC V4N 3R1 | Fax: 604-371-4329 Email: info@bvhc.ca | Web: www.bvhc.ca

UPGRADE YOUR SOFA SET! CANADIAN MADE SOLID WOOD FURNITURE AND CUSTOM SOFAS • SOLID WOOD QUEEN SIZE BED STARTS FROM $499 • QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS STARTS FROM $249 • 5 PIECE DINING SET STARTS FROM $449 • CUSTOM SOFAS FROM $799 MORE ThAN 800 SOFA FABRICS TO ChOOSE FROM

MODERN HOME FURNISHINGS #110-700 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

#100-13479 76th Avenue, SURREY 3349 West Broadway, Vancouver

604-904-3939

604-501-0144

604-739-3962

sales@modernhomefurnshings.ca

surrey@modernhomefurnishings.ca

broadway@modernhomefurnishings.ca

EASY 12 MONTHS EQUAL PAYMENTS • NO INTEREST ON APPROVED CREDIT *CONDITIONS APPLY

Police watchdog says Surrey officer ‘did not deliver a flying kick’ to man Lauren Collins lauren.collins@surreynowleader.com

caught up to him and after a “brief interaction,” the man was arrested and was “found to have serious injuries.” A Surrey RCMP officer MacDonald said the invesis not to blame for a man’s broken leg and three broken tigation included statements from the man, an attending ribs following a traffic stop paramedic, CCTV footage last August, says the Independent Investigations Office and police radio recordings. However, the officer did not of BC. provide a statement. IIO chief civilian director In his findings, MacDonRonald MacDonald released ald said officers pulled over his findings Monday (April a Lexus after seeing the car 19), stating “there is no “driving erratically” and the reliable evidence” that the officer “did anything beyond man told IIO investigators that his friend owned the lawful apprehension of an car “but was too intoxicated individual running away from police after a legitimate to drive,” so the man drove the car despite not having a traffic stop.” licence. According to an informaHe told investigators that tion bulletin from the IIO after pulling over “he took on Sept. 16, 2020, Surrey only about two steps” from RCMP said around 12:35 the car, “when an officer a.m. on Aug. 29, 2020, ofdelivered a flying kick to the ficers conducted a traffic back of his calf, breaking stop in the 14300-block of his leg,” adding he was “then 72A Avenue when the drivpunched or kneed in the ribs er pulled into a residential while on the ground, and driveway and ran away. The officers, the IIO notes, suffered broken ribs.”

MacDonald said the incident was captured by CCTV video. The driver can be seen running away, “initially up the driveway,” he noted. MacDonald said the two officers ran after the driver when he turns “around a parked vehicle on the driveway and runs back towards the street. He jumps over a flower bed onto the lawn, passing close beside a large flower pot and falls heavily to the ground.” In his findings, MacDonald said it was fortunate that the incident was largely captured on video, which he said shows the man’s account does not match the “objective evidence.” “It is clear the officer did not deliver a flying kick to the back of his calf causing his leg to break,” MacDonald said, adding the only “reasonable conclusion” is that the man “jumped over an obstacle, tripped and broke his leg.”

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A21

GO!

Your guide to events and activities happening in Surrey. Email your events to tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

Music

Events guide

1 p.m. Entry form and more info: artscouncilofsurrey.ca.

‘Longest Intermission’ concerts spotlight local bands with nowhere else to perform

COMMUNITY

AWARDS

READ Surrey/White Rock Society’s Partners Program offers free, oneto-one tutoring for adults who want reading, writing or math support. “If you or someone you know needs literacy help, call Shanti at 778.242.7323 or email readswrs@gmail.com.” Info at readsurreywhiterock. com. Sources Volunteer Tax Clinics, by appointment only. “Sources will provide free income tax preparation for people with moderate incomes and simple tax situations in two locations, Surrey and White Rock. Dates, hours vary by location. For an appointment, call 604-542-4357 or email volunteertaxclinic@ sourcesbc.ca.”

Surrey Women in Business Awards: Annual event hosted by Surrey Board of Trade on Friday, April 30, 11 a.m. start, featuring guest speaker Yaël Eisenstat, former special tech advisor to Joe Biden and CIA officer. Admission: $45/$60. To register, visit businessinsurrey.com or call 604-581-7130. Surrey SASSY Awards on Wednesday, May 5 at 7-8pm, online. “Be inspired by young leaders and entertained by local youth at the annual SASSY Awards Show.” Info: sassyawardssurrey.ca, or search eventbrite.ca.

Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

Two bands with Surrey roots are up first in The Longest Intermission, a new virtual concert “mini-series” featuring local bands recorded live at Ocean Park Community Hall. Performances by Sleepy Gonzales and Brass Camel were recorded on a recent weekend for “live off the floor” streaming on two dates in early May, as part of a Penmar Community Arts Society project involving several partners. While COVID has shut down live music for more than a year, bands have struggled to make a living but continue to create and release new songs. “The Longest Intermission gives bands the chance to rehearse in preparation for a return to touring and share it with fans through livestreaming,” explained Dione Costanzo, Penmar’s operations manager. The goal is to “work with indie and emerging bands to record a live performance and provide them with a video to use as collateral to promote themselves and apply for other performance opportunities, both during and post COVID,” Costanzo added. “These assets for the bands are the real value from this project.” Band members were paid for their performances, and tickets to watch the online shows range from free to $15 – depending on what the viewer wants to pay. Details are posted to the website tradablebits.com and also facebook.com/PenmarCommunityArtsSociety. The 8 p.m. concerts on May 1 (Brass Camel) and May 8 (Sleepy Gonzales) also offer a chance to interact with the

YOUTH

Youth Talent Showcase hosted by the Youth Events Squad on April 29 and May 6 at 7-8:30 p.m., online. “Kick off BC Youth Week Thursday Artist Talk: virtually with the Youth Events hosted by Surrey Events Squad. Youth ages Art Gallery Association 13-18 can submit a 30 (SAGA) on first Thursday second to 3 minute video of every month, 7:30 p.m. of you showcasing your Free. Info: 604-501-5566, Arts.surrey.ca. On Facebook. talent in art, music and surreyartgalleryassociation. sport by April 23, by email to youth@surrey.ca. May 6: Paper collage artist Susan Jessop with “Thoughts on Paper.”

ART

Local rock bands Sleepy Gonzales (above) and Brass Camel (left) are featured in “The Longest Intermission,” a new online concert series. (Above photo submitted; file photo at left by Tom Zillich)

bands. “We are able to stream into communities that the bands are currently unable to tour to, with an opportunity of reaching new audiences,” says a post on Penmar’s Facebook page.

Project partners include the City of Surrey, the Province of B.C., Tradable Bits, Long & McQuade (White Rock), Face The Music and Music Lottery. Sleepy Gonzales is an Indie

band “from a tiny basement in Surrey onto stages around Vancouver,” says a post on the event website. “Their sound could be described as suburban sadness drenched in reverb. Or dreamlike melodies backed by raw, tired energy.” Their show will feature songs from the new “Slow Apocalypse” album. As for Brass Camel, “imagine Yes had a three-way with George Clinton and Led Zeppelin…in Canada. Out pops Vancouver’s own Brass Camel, a one-of-akind quintet that blends 70’s prog, funk, and blues rock into a fresh and original sound.”

MEALS MADE EASY Stuffed Chicken Breasts BISTRO 142 g

GOURMET 170 g

Choose from 4 varieties.

Choose from 6 varieties.

ALL PRICES IN EFFECT THURSDAY, APRIL 29 TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

BUSINESS

CALLS

B.C.’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Call to Artists for ARTS George Heyman, joins 2021: Arts Council of Surrey (ACS), in partnership Surrey Board of Trade on May 5 to discuss with Surrey Art Gallery, climate preparedness presents the annual juried ARTS exhibition, a summer and adaptation initiatives towards a clean growth showcase. “This year, art future. This session is will be on display both inperson at Surrey Art Gallery an opportunity for you to ask Minister Heyman and online on the Arts Council of Surrey’s website. questions,” from 2 to 3 Awards are available in five p.m. Admission is free/ pay what you can. Visit categories.” Submission deadline is Friday, May 7 at businessinsurrey.com. BISTRO CHICKEN® Ricotta and Spinach

save

$ 50

each

GOURMET CHICKEN Swiss

Prices of products that feature the M&M Food Market Rewards Special logo are exclusive to members of the M&M Food Market Rewards program. Simply present your membership card, or sign up for a free membership in store or online, to take advantage of these exclusive offers. M&M Food Market Express and other non-traditional stores offer a limited range of products; therefore special pricing and promotions are not valid at M&M Food Market Express or other non-traditional stores.

A22 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

GO!

CABINET REFINISHING

Benefit concert

PROVEN RESULTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS

‘Canuck Country Rocks’ tonight Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

BEFORE

AFTER

GOT GREASE?

WE’LL FIX THAT!

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

GOT PEELING?

WE’LL FIX THAT!

ALL GLEAM GUARD STAFF ARE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SET OUT BY THE BC PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICER, SUCH AS ABIDING BY SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS AND CONSISTENT AND EFFECTIVE HYGIENE PRACTICES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TAKING THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE.

604-218-7470

http://gleamguardcabinetrefinishing.ca/ gleamguardcabinetrefinishing.ca

Vancouver-area musicians and Surrey scenes will be featured during a virtual “Canuck Country Rocks” benefit concert tonight (Thursday). The online event will support mental health programs with performances by Dallas Smith, Aaron Pritchett, Chad Brownlee, Meghan Patrick, Jojo Mason, Odds and others, with appearances by former Canucks players and other celebrities. On Thursday (April 29), the evening show is set to run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. An annual event, Canuck Country Rocks will be streamed this year due to the pandemic, with tickets priced between $15 and $20 on eventbrite.com. “With a packed show, a silent auction, prizes, and more, it’s a great way to support an

Programs to benefit from amazing cause,” says a post the event are Heads Up on the Vancouver Canucks Alumni website (vancouver- Guys, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Coast canucksalumni.org). Mental Health and Lifted: The event is presented by The Dallas Smith RYU Apparel in Charitable Organipartnership with zation. City of Surrey. Last fall, before “Surrey’s landsuch games were marks and scenery postponed due to will be the backthe pandemic, Vandrop for one of the couver Canucks most anticipated Alumni began country music skating at a new events of the year, home rink, North Canuck Country Dallas Smith Surrey Sport & Ice Rocks,” the city Complex. tweeted on April 7. Former Vancouver CaClose to 30 former NHL nucks favorites Kirk Mcplayers and other alumni Lean, Harold Snepsts, Cliff association members were Ronning, Dave Babych, scrimmaging weekly at the Kevin Bieksa, Corey Hirsch rink, where the team coand Gary Nylund will be a lours, including logo and part of this year’s alumni jerseys, were painted on line-up. Other special guests walls of the Surrey Knights include “Corner Gas” star players’ lounge, thanks to Brent Butt, plus Jason the efforts of the junior Priestley and Cindy Samphockey team’s owner, John son from the TV show “Pri- Craighead, an alumni vate Eyes.” member.

Congratulations to Travis Brine and Chris Drinovz for joining the Partnership at KSW Lawyers Travis Brine has been practising law since 2003 and is a litigator with a broad range of experience and successful outcomes both in and outside of the courtroom. He is part of the Commercial Litigation Group and practises in the areas of personal injury, defamation, estate litigation, and real estate law. Chris Drinovz founded the Employment & Labour Group and assists in workplace matters relating to wrongful dismissal, human rights, and WorkSafeBC. Chris is active in the Employment Law Bar as a member of the CBA Executive and donates his time to the community as a director for the Langley Chamber of Commerce and SurreyCares Community Foundation. Please join us in congratulating our new Partners!

ksw.bc.ca info@ksw.bc.ca 604-591-7321

Chris Drinovz

Travis Brine

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A23

GO! Online broadcast

Surrey TEDx seen in 30 countries Surrey’s TEDxBearCreekPark attracted more than 3,000 viewers from around the world on March 27. Video of this year’s virtual event is now posted to YouTube, with clips of the dozen guest speakers talking about a variety of subjects. “This year’s Surrey-based TEDx event was an unparalleled success,” said Alan Warburton, event licensee and curator. COVID restrictions prevented an in-person audience from gathering, so free online access was offered. “A worldwide audience spanning 30 countries enjoyed a full range of stimulating ideas, excitement, and entertainment,” said Warburton, a retired school principal who lives in the Ocean Park area. The three-hour morning broadcast featured 12 talks, four musical interludes, a video introducing the City of Surrey to the audience and prize draws worth $1,000. Warburton said the virtual event “wasn’t our first choice, but it pushed us to be more creative and inventive. And to avoid that Zoomed-out feeling we’re all experiencing, we kept the event fun, fast-paced and full of learning. The response was overwhelmingly positive. I am so proud of all of our speakers and our volunteer teams.” He said the 2021 event culminated after months of planning and production. The

Feel Love Again Shop 1000s of new & pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs. todaysdrive.com

Sue Blyth Hall talks about “Dyslexia: Enable the Learning Difference” during Surrey’s TEDxBearCreekPark event on March 27, in video posted to youtube.com. process began last June with the hunt for outstanding ideas and speakers. More than 90 potential speakers engaged with TEDxBearCreekPark, Warburton said, and by the end of 2020, the final list of speakers was narrowed to 12. Then began an “intensive preparation period,” he noted. The 2020 TEDxBearCreekPark attracted close to 900 people to Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts Centre, prior to the pandemic. “It’s our plan to return to the Bell (theatre) in 2022, bigger and better than ever,” Warburton said in a post-event news release. “In fact, we’ve already started.” Details are posted to tedxbearcreekpark.ca. Tom Zillich

Empowering families with choice and support Laurel Place Care Centre is here to support families with 24/7 accredited care for your loved ones. Before entering the process of accessing public long term care, discover what Laurel Place has to offer. With consistent and caring staff offering 24hour nursing, hospitality services and home-like accommodation, join us to experience relief, safety, and convenience. We are located across the street from Surrey Memorial Hospital and have suites for immediate occupancy. Call 604-582-6336 to learn more about care options available in Surrey.

604-582-6336 | parkplaceseniorsliving.com 9688 137A Street, Surrey

A24 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Keeping it Simple®

GET UP TO $3,500 CASH BACK WITH YOUR MORTGAGE *

Upgrade your home and your lazy Sundays. Apply today.

*Offer valid for a limited time, subject to change at any time without notice. Applies only to new mortgages. Terms and conditions apply. See website for full details.

envisionfinancial.ca/cashback

Bank. Borrow. Insure. Invest.

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A25

GO! Art exhibit

Mark Soo’s ‘Twilight’ video work at Surrey Art Gallery this spring Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

Surrey Art Gallery’s spring show draws on the history of science fiction film, 3D animation, photography and literature. Shown on multiple screens, Mark Soo’s video artwork “Twilight on the Edge of Town” creates “an immersive choreography” of holographic images that depicts “objects and events of the seemingly everyday, where surreal log jams and raindrops

the Edge of Town” will be shown at SAG until June 6. “I’ve tried to make a work that speaks to a complicated relationship to where we are, and of how we perceive that in terms of time and the relation to space,” says the Singapore-born Soo, who splits his time between Vancouver and Berlin. Other shows at the gallery include “Art by Surrey Secondary Students” (closes April 30) and the artist video “Yam Lau: Hutong House” (to May 30).

mingle with flickering streetlights and backyard scenes,” an event advisory says. “An ambient soundtrack includes the voices of a child and adult simultaneously narrating the images, one in a speculation on the future and the other in a recollection of the past.” At the gallery (13750 88th Ave., at Bear Creek Park), pre-booked exhibition visits can be arranged by emailing artgallery@surrey.ca or calling 604-501-5566. Opened April 17, “Twilight on

The Toronto-based Lau offers a look inside a traditional Chinese courtyard house in his video installation, “a meditation on home, friendship, and the persistence of time. In Lau’s animation, a post on surrey.ca explains, “the house rotates, while on each side of it, footage of the artist visiting his friend appears. The viewer appears to be looking in from the outside. We see the house and its activities from A still of Mark Soo’s “Branch,” part of his “Twilight multiple angles as space and time on the Edge of Town” video-art exhibit at Surrey Art expand and contract.” Gallery this spring. (Submitted photo)

PRO’S TO KNOW guildfordorthodontics.com www.guildfordorthodontics.com

www.oxfordlearning.com

Shaheen Fazal

Dr Aly Kanani

Brent Roberts

Director/Owner

Q A

Does exercise improve learning? The simple answer is yes. New research shows exercise benefits more than just the body. Any measure of physical activity helps to increase blood flow to the brain, which helps students to think more clearly and have better cognitive clarity. Plus, exercise just feels good! Exercise can also help learning in more ways than growing neurons. Exercise increases neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, which decreases feelings of depression, elevates moods, and helps to improve a student’s ability to focus on his or her studies. Before studying, a walk around the block can help students to maximize their study time and have a better recall of facts and figures.

#205-15149 Highway #10, Surrey, BC V3S 9A5 • 604-575-1494 • ssurrey@oxfordlearning.com

Q A

How should I price my home in today’s market?

Pricing your home depends on recent activity and how many comparable homes there are for sale at the time. If there are a lot of homes on the market than we’d want to be priced competitively, especially if they’ve listed for some time. The more buyers that come through your home, the better odds of us getting a great offer or even multiple offers. If there aren’t a lot of homes comparable to yours or you have a very desirable style of home, we may be able to price your home a bit higher as the demand for your home may help us obtain a higher price. A well priced home however, will tend to sell faster and for more money. The risk of overpricing is that the longer a house sits on the market the less it tends to get. When listing your home for sale, the first couple of weeks of market activity will be a tell-tale sign if we are in the right price range. Always hire a professional Realtor to assist you in pricing your home for it’s optimum price, and to ensure they can negotiate not only top dollar for you, but the best terms as well.

Orthodontist

Q A

H long does orthodontic treatment take?

Treatment times vary on a case by case basis, but the average time is from 1 to 2 years. Actual treatment time can be affected by rate of growth and severity of the correction necessary. Treatment length is also dependent upon patient compliance. Maintaining good oral hygiene, keeping regular appointments and good elastic wear are all important in keeping treatment time on schedule. Please call for a no-obligation educational consultation.

www.brentroberts.com

6 0 4 -5 8 9 -2 2 1 2 • office@guildfordorthodontics.com

.hdnotary.ca

Tamara Huculak D

Associate Counsel and Trademark Agent

Q A

What’s important to think about before buying a business? • Make sure the business has a sound reputation. Skim online reviews, check with the Better Business Bureau & with permission from the seller, speak to its employees and customers. • Find out if there’s still a strong demand for its goods or services & know its competition. • Conduct an initial financial evaluation with your accountant. • Negotiate as many “terms of sale” with the seller & prepare a “letter of intent” that will form the framework for the formal sale documents which are prepared by your lawyer.

Our business lawyers have authored a helpful guide for those interested in buying or selling a business. For your complimentary copy, email business lawyer and trademark agent, Tamara Huculak, at thuculak@rbs.ca.

RBS Surrey Office | 200-10233 153 St. Surrey, BC V3R 0Z7

Stay active regardless of the severity of your condition with a personalized treatment plan. Receive a conservative treatment plan suited to your pain level, goals, and activities. When you book a FREE One2One appointment, a Kintec Fit Expert will take the time to understand your body and lifestyle so you can move better and go further than you ever thought possible.

www.kintec.net/booknow

Q A

When do I need a Codicil? A Codicil is a legal document that is used to amend a “Will” rather than replacing a previously written Will. A Codicil can be used for adding to, subtracting from, or for modi cation of the terms of the original Will. It must be dated, signed and witnessed just as a Will would be and it should also make some reference to the part of the Will being amended. Adding a child as beneficiary, changing an executor or including a new asset can all be accomplished through a Codicil. It is a good idea to use Codicils only for minor changes, because they can make sorting out your Will more complicated when you die. Our office would be more than happy to assist you in determining whether a Codicil is right for your situation or not. For assistance with your Will(s), Codicils, or estate planning or any legal matters please give our office a call.

#104 – 7110 – 120th Street, Surrey, BC. • Tel: 604-503-3853

A26 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

GO! Online event

‘Music and Meditation’ recorded in Surrey for Saturday streaming Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

Get More out of life Featuring Oticon’s most intelligent microchip ever, Oticon More™ delivers a more realistic sound experience in every listening situation.

LEARN MORE. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY.

SURREY GUILDFORD 778.488.5613 SURREY CITY CENTRE 604.330.9368

www.nexgenhearing.com nexgenhearing.com

WorkSafeBC and other Provincial WCB Networks, VAC, BCEA and NIHB accepted Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC

A planner of a “Music and Meditation” event recorded in Surrey says the aim is to connect with people who could benefit from such activity right now. Several performers from Surrey and Langley are featured on the streamed broadcast, set for Saturday, May 1 on the wemeditate.com/ surrey platform, starting at 7 p.m. The “unique” 90-minute event, presented by Transformational Theatre and Surrey Yuva Shakti, is billed as “a special concert combining Western and Indian classical music with guided meditation.” Transformational Theatre’s Linda Chawla said the original intent was to do a live, in-person event. “But then COVID happened,” Chawla noted, “then we decided to do an

Sitar player Sharanjeet Singh Mand is among performers featured in a “Music and Meditation” event recorded at Surrey Arts Centre for online broadcast Saturday, May 1. (Submitted photo) online broadcast so people could have the opportunity to learn about meditation and also learn about the effects of music and how it can bring people into a meditative state. “We think it’s particular relevant at this time,” she added, “because a lot of people are sitting at home and are stressed out about what’s happening with the pandemic. This is a chance for

people to discover something new and experience the benefits of meditation.” Free to watch, the “Music and Meditation” event was recorded in March at Surrey Arts Centre as part of the facility’s efforts to help organizations and groups record and stream such productions during the pandemic, Chawla explained. The performers include Sharanjeet Singh

Mand with Sunny Matharu on tabla, violinist Jeanette Bernal-Singh accompanied by her daughter Nandini Singh on cello, the Sahaja Yoga Upon All Shores Ensemble and the Surrey Yuva Shakti. “Starting with a First Nations welcome ceremony by Kevin Kelly and Michael Kelly Gabriel, the audience will be taken on a journey opening

the heart and mind through joyful, spiritual music,” says a post on wemeditate. com. “The music will be accompanied by an exercise in meditation, which viewers are asked to try throughout the performances.” Chawla said the Surrey-based Transformational Theatre company plans to do live productions in the future. “Transformational Theatre is an artistic organization that endeavors to offer theatrical and musical presentations which uplift and inspire performers and audiences,” says a post on transformationaltheatre. com. “Through Transformational Theatre events including Music and Meditation presentations, we provide an experience that not only elevates awareness, but also provides an opportunity to learn the traditions of many cultures through their music and stories.”

Stairs can be challenging. 1/3 British Columbians over the age of 65 will fall once every year.*

Reduce the risk of falls by scheduling a FREE in-home or virtual assessment to see if a stairlift is right for your home.

GAVIN DHANOI Seating & Mobility Consultant 104 - 3577 194th Street Surrey, BC V3S 0L5 HMEStairlifts.com English & Punjabi *Per Government of BC

Contact Gavin for a FREE In-Home Assessment! Call: (778) 222-7446 Gavin.Dhanoi@hmebc.com

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A27

GO! Canadian Grain Fed Fresh Boneless Centre Cut Pork Loin Chops family pack

BUY ONE, GET ONE

FREE

“The Da Vinci Experience” is set to open at Delta’s Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall in June, in what’s billed as an “immersive art experience.” (Submitted photo)

Art show

‘Da Vinci Experience’ in Delta The show, curated by the director of the Leonardian Museum in Vinci, Italy, Dr. Roberta An “immersive art experience” Barsanti, hosted by Sensea Imfeaturing the work of Leonardo mersive and produced by CrossDa Vinci is coming to Tsawwas- media Group from Florence, Italy, has been previously staged sen Mills this summer. internationally, but never before The Da Vinci Experience is in Canada or the United States. billed as a visual and sensory “Early bird” tickets went on celebration of the life and work sale for shows from July 15 to of the renowned artist, inventor, Aug. 15, for the pre-sale price of engineer, innovator and genius. $19.99. On April 27, the price Visitors will be able to walk through the life and studio of Da was set to jump to $21 per ticket. Regular-price tickets are $29.99. Vinci in a fully immersive visual The Da Vinci Experience is experience and sensory exhibit. scheduled to open at Tsawwas“The Da Vinci Experience is sen Mills (5000 Canoe Pass Way) much more than a visual walkthrough – it is a sensory journey, in June, though the exact date has yet to be announced; that complete with replicas of the unique inventions and machines will depend on when the exhibit he created, reproduced based on is finished being built and what provincial health orders are in the artist’s original drawings,” effect at that time. according to a press release. To learn more or to purchase “You will walk through a 4,000 tickets, visit sensea.show/canada. square foot ‘Immersive ExperiElsewhere, the Imagine Van ence’ room with 360 degree projections that show the incredible Gogh art exhibit is scheduled to continue at Vancouver Convendetail and expertise of Da Vinci’s original works, and a ‘Virtual tion Centre until Aug. 29, with full details posted to the website Reality’ experience inside his imagine-vangogh.com. studio.” James Smith Black Press Media

El Jefe Fresh Corn Chips 350 g

Mexico Fresh Hass Avocados

299

Arla Parmigiano Reggiano

399

FOR

Newman’s Own Salsa 415 mL

/100 g

Mexico Fresh Tommy Atkins Mangoes

2 $3

Liberté Greek or Skyr Yogurt 500 g or 4’s

FOR

349

PRICES IN EFFECT FRIDAY, APRIL 30 - THURSDAY, MAY 6

SHOP ONLINE SHOP.FRESHSTMARKET.COM

GROCERY PICKUP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE NOW!

FLEETWOOD SURREY 15930 FRASER HIGHWAY • PANORAMA SURREY 15127 HIGHWAY 10 FRESHSTMARKET.COM

“HEY, TELL ME HOW POT IS GOING TO KILL ME,” SAID NO TEEN. EVER.

$ FOR

GET MORE TIPS AT

A28 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

CEDAR RIDGE FOUR BEDROOM

$1,499,000

STUNNING MURRAYVILLE HOME

www.surreynowleader.com

$2,198,000

WALNUT GROVE FAMILY HOME

$949,000 #22, 8675 - 209 St. Langley

SOLD SOLD 21059-45A Cres., Langley. Grand four bedroom, two storey with daylight walk-out basement on a private 11,948 sq ft. lot in sought after Cedar Ridge. This 3,813 sq. ft. home is on tree lined street of beautiful custom built homes. Walk to schools, shopping, recreation, parks and services. For details, call Deanna at 604-999-0667.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!

This 2,589 sq. ft., two storey with finished basement and double garage is within walking distance to schools, shopping and recreation in Walnut Grove. For details, call Deanna at 604999-0667.

$299,000

MISSION UPDATED TOWNHOME

$298,000 7-32286- 7th Avenue, Mission

SOLD 4959 - 215 Street, Langley 313, 45530 Market Way, Chilliwack Fabulous contemporary style studio apartment in Garrison Village, for first time buyer or super easy to rent out.

Incredible 3,018 sq. ft. with master on main floor and 1,400 sq. ft dream workshop, built in 2017 with gated RV Parking. This is the full package on the 1/4 acre lot is what you’ve been searching for. No expense spared. It’s all here and it’s gorgeous!

For details call Pam 604-644-4606

Call Pam to view at 604-644-4606.

Two bedroom two bath ground floor corner townhome backing onto manicured lawns. Open floor plan, fully renovated. Your new home awaits! Call Pam at 604-644-4606

it takes being here.

Pam Omelaniec

Deanna Horn

Brian Horn

Sales Representative, SRES

Associate Broker, CIPS

Customer Care

pam@hornteam.com

deanna@hornteam.com

brian@hornteam.com

Elaine Shields Customer Care

elaine@hornteam.com

INFO@HORNTEAM.COM CALL OR TEXT: Pam at 604-644-4606 Deanna at 604-999-0667

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A29

GO! Theatre

Peninsula Productions’ Fauchon shares vision for the company Alex Browne Black Press Media

Actor-director Guy Fauchon is daring to dream the dream of what a post-pandemic theatre landscape looks like. Fauchon, newly appointed as artistic director of White Rock-based Peninsula Productions, says he and the company’s board of directors are preparing a 2021-2022 season that offers maximum flexibility to the company, no matter what regulations are imposed or restrictions eased in the coming months. In announcing the appointment on March 18, Peninsula Productions’ president Grig Cook noted it has been five months since Peninsula was forced to close its doors to the public after more stringent public-gathering rules were imposed. “As for so many of our valued organizations, the required pause has been a period of reflection. For Peninsula Productions, it has been a time to ready ourselves to once again present ‘extraordinary performances.’” “The board is fantastic – a very strong board,” Fauchon said. “Everybody has been in the dark and not sure what will happen, but we have a purpose now, and long-term goals are part of that. I’m very excited.” Part of the excitement, he said is working with a ‘black box’ theatre space that lends itself to alternatives to traditional proscenium arch shows, allowing audiences – in non-pandemic times – to be part of the staging and more intimately involved in the theatrical experience. Current plans for the new season are for first production this May, although the ‘hows’ and ‘wheres’ of presenting it to the public are still, of course, up in the air. While none of the plays on the list for this season can be named yet, until rights are cleared, Fauchon said, “four out of five are one-person shows and for the other one, I’d like to think that we could at least offer a two-actor show by the spring of 2022.”

Peninsula Productions’ new artistic director is actor-director Guy Fauchon, who has helmed many of the company’s successful staged-reading presentations. (Contributed photo) Interestingly, a number of the current choices seem to deal with different themes of isolation, Fauchon noted. This was more accidental than conscious, he said. But it can be argued that part of the role of theatre, dating at least as far back as the classic dramas of perpetually war-torn ancient Greece – such as Sophocles’ Antigone – has been to help people process their own recent experiences, he said. “It’s not about solving the problems of the world but understanding the problems of the world.” Fauchon succeeds original artistic director and company co-founder (with Geoff Giffin) Wendy Bollard and interim artistic directors Rebecca Walters and director and lighting designer Matthew Bissett, who were responsible for the production of Our Town in the summer of 2019 (Bollard, who has been pursuing theatre and teaching assignments in Europe, was back to direct the brief run of Spine starring Kate Besworth in January of 2020). Holding a BFA in acting from University of B.C. and an MFA in Directing from the University of Alabama, Fauchon also works in the

world of corporate public relations. He’s no stranger to Peninsula Productions – after appearing as an actor under Bollard’s direction in Ariel Dorfman’s harrowing drama Death and the Maiden, in 2014, he subsequently directed five of their popular staged-readings productions; How I Learned to Drive, by Paula Vogel; Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, by Tom Mula; The Nether, by Jennifer Haley; Frozen, by Bryony Lavery; and Private Peaceful, by Simon Reade. Becoming artistic director of the company marks a return home in many ways, he said. “I began my theatre training here, under stalwarts of the arts, such as Carol Kennedy and Rose Lougheed at White Rock Elementary, and Rick Harmon at Earl Marriott Secondary. After high school, I helped create Xempt Theatre with the likes of Dean Paul Gibson and Michael Gall, and my first professional acting job after university was with Arena Theatre – in the building directly across from our present space – under Anna Hagen and Terry Kelly.” As he sees it, he said, his role in programming Peninsula Productions is a matter of balancing theatre of regional interest with developing pieces offering a local voice, and also matching traditional entertainment expectations with alternative viewpoints. For Christmas, for example, he’d like to present one production that fulfills expected holiday fare, and one that offers a different take on the season. “Not everybody has a ‘Dickens’ Christmas,” he said. “Having grown up here, and because I do have an eclectic background, I like to think I understand the needs of box office,” he said. “I think I understand what constitutes the audience for Peninsula Productions, but I also want to be sensitive to the needs of the community, and how to involve other people who may not know what it is or where it is.”

SHOP LOCAL SUPPORT LOCAL

THANK YOU SURREY! Economic Development

Government Advocacy

International Trade

Workforce Support

Be A Member - 604-581-7130 101 - 14439 104 Avenue www.BUSINESSINSURREY.com

SHERRY BOYAL Real Estate Professional

AMRIT BOYAL Real Estate Professional

604.724.4801 604.561.4506 https://boyalteam.com

www.Boyalteam.com boyalteam@gmail.com | Fax: 604.588.1480 Boyalteam.com | boyalteam@gmail.com

15547 95 AVE, SURREY NEW

14333 84 AVE SURREY NEW

LIST

NEW

LIST

ING

$1,199,000

9256 152 STREET, SURREY

$1,379,000

LIST

ING

SOLD

$1,398,000

This Elegant and Magnificent rancher is located on a huge lot with 3 good sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, double car garage and a good sized shed in the back.This Home comes with open and very functional layout and is fully alarmed. Some of the features include newer appliances, laminate flooring, massive cemented patio in the back. Roof is approximately 12 years old and in good condition, Motor of the furnace is brand new, Light fixtures were updated 5 years ago. Close to schools with good ratings like Berkshire Elementary School, Johnston Heights High School and North Surrey. Close to all the amenities like shopping, Transit, Theatres and easy access to Vancouver and Hwy #1. A must see home. Showing on Saturday April 10 and Sunday April 11 from 12-3 pm both days.

2 storey 5 huge bedrooms beautiful home with excellent and functional layout is ready for you to move in. This home is close to Brookside Gurudwara Sahib, and Temple, Close to both levels of schools, bus stop, Shopping and much more. This home comes with a back lane with lots of parking. You or your guests can park in the front also. Renovation include newer Roof, double glazed windows, kitchen counters, upstairs bathroom tiles and tub, hot water tank and newer washer and dryer and Dishwasher. Rented to very good tenants. You will definitely fall in love with this home.

Beautiful House on a extra huge lot with mountain views is located in one of the best neighbourhoods of fleetwood. This home comes with very functional and open layout. Main floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with living room, family room, kitchen, dining room and a eating area. Basement has a 2 bedroom basement suite. Some of the features include a huge double garage, sundeck, Lots of parking and a extra parking for the RV also, Close to both levels of Schools like Berkshire Elementary School and Johnston Heights Secondary School, Close to shopping, Bus, Guildford Mall, Theatres and easy access to Vancouver, Abbotsford and U.S. Won’t last long

15265 92 AVE SURREY

11806 86 AVE, DELTA

7267 140 STREET

$1,898,000

$1,349,000

Showing on Saturday & Sunday by appointments.

Beautiful custom built very clean Home on a huge 8265 sqft lot is located in one of the top neighborhoods of Fleetwood. This Home is located close to Berkshire Elementary School, Johnston Heights Secondary School which has IB Program, Walking distance to Save on foods, Theatres, Guildford Mall, Bus stand, Parks and much more. Excellent Walk Score and Huge future Potential as Sky Train will be coming in the near future and it will be just a walking distance from this property. Some of the features include Radiant heating, good sized insulated shed and a storage shed, Moss treated Tile roof, French doors, Granite countertops, Jetted Soaker Tub, good sized bedrooms. A must see Home.

This Custom Built 3 Storey 8 bedroom and 8 bath beautiful home is located in one of the finest neighbourhoods of Delta. This Home comes with very open and functional Layout. Upstairs features 4 good sized bedrooms with 3 full baths. Main Floor has Good sized family room, Living Room, bedroom, Office and full bath, Kitchen and an option to make spice kitchen. Basement has 2 suites (2+1). Some of the features include lots of parking , easy access to Vancouver and Burnaby, Close to Schools, Transportation and much more. Showing on Saturday March 27 and Sunday March 28 as the property is tenanted.

4559 MARINE DRIVE

9767 153A ST

NEW

$1,298,000

Huge over 10000 Sqft lot in the heart of East Newton. Great Potential as there is a Townhouse complex next door. Please do not enter the property without making an appointment. Call for more info. 13256 SHAKESPEARE PLACE NEW

LIST

ING

$2,248,000 Welcome to your beautiful DREAM HOME. This 3 Storey custom built home has a very functional and open layout. Very well kept home with 4 bedrooms for upstairs use and a 2 Bedroom suite rented to very good tenants as great Mortgage helper. This 3-level home features 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and all the bedrooms on the main and upper floor have attached bathrooms, spice kitchen, Pantry, Stainless steel appliances, High ceilings, Double Garage and much more. Basement has 2+1 Bedroom Suites for great mortgage help. All the bedrooms are good sized. A must must see home. All visitors are required to fill the COVID-19 forms.

NEW LISTING COMING SOON!

LIST

ING

SOLD SOLD

$878,000 Showingswillbe 3 bedroom Rancher located on a huge close possibleanyday after11am.Offerswillbepresented to 10000 sqft lot. This Rancher is rented to a very nice and clean tenant and she would love onMondayMarch15that6pm. $1,098,000

Rancher on a huge rectangular over 7300 sq ft lot in the beautiful neighbourhood of Guilford, very close to both levels of school.

to stay. You can build a huge 3 level house on this lot.Close to all the amenities like shopping, Transit, Gurudwara, Bear Creek Park, schools and much more. Easy access to Vancouver, New Westminster and Burnaby. Priced to sell. Please give 24 notice to see the property as the tenant is shift worker

A30 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

ES M O D E H L AS A N ELE I F R

Traditions Begin at Home Bake cookies together, help with homework, plant your own kitchen garden and watch it grow — create your own traditions at Townsend. Enjoy the convenience of great commuter routes, the YMCA and more than 30 vibrant shops, restaurants and grocery stores all just down the block. The exceptional accessibility means you can spend time on the things that matter.

HOMES PRICED FROM $779,900 15111 Edmund Drive, Surrey Open by appointment only 604.239.3382 | townsend@polyhomes.com

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A31

PLAY

A section that focuses on sports and recreation in the community. Email story ideas to sports@surreynowleader.com

Basketball

Softball

Surrey’s Paige ‘really excited’ to play close to home with Bandits

Canada Cup volunteer Zeone Andrijaszyn honoured posthumously

Nick Greenizan Black Press Media

Zeone Andrijaszyn, a longtime Canada Cup softball volunteer who passed away last summer, has been honoured by Softball BC. On Thursday, the provincial softball organization announced that, in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, Softball BC’s annual volunteerof-the-year-award has been renamed in honour of Andrijaszyn. “Zeone Andrijaszyn left us far too soon and to recognize the impact he had on our sport, the Softball BC Board of Directors is announcing that his legacy will remain in the renaming of the… award to the Zeone Andrijaszyn Volunteer of the Year Award.” Described as “one of our strongest and proudest volunteers,” Andrijaszyn was a longtime volunteer at the South Surrey-hosted Canada Cup as well as a coach and volunteer executive member with Richmond Girls Softball Association. “Zeone was respected by everyone who came into contact or had any dealings with him. He was the consummate volunteer, dedicating untold hours and expertise to Softball BC,” says a news release. Andrijaszyn died last July. In addition to his field-level contributions, Andrijaszyn – who was a chartered accountant – was instrumental in guid-

He’ll have to wait for COVID19 restrictions to ease before he can actually play in front of family and friends, but Adam Paige is coming home to play basketball nevertheless, after being selected by the Fraser Valley Bandits in the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s U Sports Draft. The six-foot-eight Semiahmoo Secondary grad, currently in his third season playing for the University of Alberta Golden Bears in U Sports’ Canada West Conference, was picked in the second round – ninth overall – by the Abbotsford-based Bandits April 14. The Bandits are the only B.C. team in the seven-team CEBL, a pro circuit formed in 2019. “I’m really excited for it. I’ve been watching and keeping up with the CEBL for the two years it’s been running. It’s really exciting to have a pro team in the Vancouver area, and to be a hometown kid who gets to play for that team is going to be awesome,” Paige said. “Obviously this year we don’t know if fans will be allowed, but when they are, it’ll be awesome to have my family and friends come watch me. They’ve watched me in high school, they’ve come here to watch me in university, but playing at the pro level, that’s the next thing, so that will be great.” Paige – who was on his way back to Edmonton when he spoke with Black Press Media – will finish his school year before joining the Bandits for their summer season. Playing pro in the CEBL does not affect his U Sports eligibility; he still has three seasons left to play for the Golden Bears. Though the 2020-’21 season was cancelled due to COVID-19, Paige had two strong seasons in Edmonton prior to that. In 2019-’20, he averaged more than 22 minutes a game and scored 12.9 points per game. He also averaged more than five rebounds a game and shot better than 41

The Fraser Valley Bandits chose Surrey native Adam Paige, seen here playing for the University of Alberta Golden Bears in U Sports’ Canada West Conference, in the second round of the 2021 CEBL Draft, held on April 14. (Contributed photo) their teams, so there will be an opportunity for me if I work hard enough. “It’s all on my shoulders.” Paige compared the task ahead of him – learning the pro game – to what he went through when moving from the Adam Paige high-school ranks to the university level. “Obviously, I haven’t played ball head coach Barnaby Cradper cent from beyond the threeany professional-level basketball dock in a release. point line. yet, but there’s (going to be) a Paige, who helped lead the He was named the Canada pace difference, a skill differWest rookie of the year in 2018- Semiahmoo Totems to a secence and guys who have a lot of ’19, and also played for Canada’s ond-place finish at the 2018 BC junior national team at the 2019 High School 4A Boys Basketball strength and quickness,” he said. “My first two years (at univerFIBA U19 World Cup in France. Championships, said he will sity), we had a couple seniors head to the Bandits with no “Adam has shown in his first who were All-Canadians, so gettwo years at Alberta that he can specific expectations, but rather ting my butt kicked every day in will aim to soak up the pro atimpact the game on both sides practice helped me. As much as mosphere and learn as much as of the (court). Given his local it sucked, it was huge for my dehe can. ties to the Fraser Valley… havvelopment. So now, I just want “I’m not expecting a lot of ing the opportunity to be part to get in there (with the Bandits) playing time (at the start), but of a professional environment and soak up as much as I can.” where he can develop, learn and I think there is an opportunity The CEBL is set to begin play improve represents a tremendous for me to contribute,” he said. in June, and the Bandits’ first “There have been a few other chance for him to grow as an individual on and off the court,” U Sports players (in the CEBL) game is scheduled for June 5 against the Edmonton Stingers. said Golden Bears men’s basket- who have been contributors to

Obviously this year we don’t know if fans will be allowed, but when they are, it’ll be awesome to have my family and friends come watch me (in Abbotsford).

Nick Greenizan Black Press Media

Longtime Canada Cup softball volunteer Zeone Andrijaszyn died last July. (file photo) ing Softball BC back to sustainability after joining the board of directors in 2007. He served as a Softball BC director until May 2020. “Zeone brought the organization back into financial health, overseeing many changes to the operation… It was always his dream and goal to see Softball BC become one hundred per cent sustainable, financially, and to begin to build a solid contingency fund,” the organization notes. “Sadly, his work was halted when his health faltered, but he left the organization in good hands with a succession plan and an achievable plan to reach his goals.” Last fall, Andrijaszyn was inducted into Softball BC’s Hall of Fame. In the hall-of-fame announcement, Andrijaszyn was described as “the epitome of someone who would always look at what was best for the entire province.” “He was modest, personable, approachable and trusted by everyone.”

A32 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

We are never too busy for you. Helping You Is What We Do.

LISTINGS WANTED NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL! Inventory levels of all types of homes, condos, townhouses and acreages are at an all time low. If you would like to chat or have been thinking of selling and want TOP DOLLAR, get over 31 years of award winning experience working for you. Call Tracey 604-539-7653 tracey@traceybosch.com LANGLEY

www.traceybosch.com

Tracey Bosch British Columbia’s

ROYAL LEPAGE

REALTOR

Based on Royal Lepage 2020 Individual GCI

Fraser Valley’s

1 # 1

REALTOR

Based on Total Real Estate sold in 2013

Canada’s ROYAL LEPAGE

REALTOR

Based on Royal LePage 2018 individual G.C.I

HAVE BUYERS! • HOMES ALL SIZES + ALL TYPES • ACREAGE - ALL SIZES + ALL TYPES • BARE LAND - ALL SIZES • TOWNHOMES + CONDOS CALL TRACEY NOW IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING

604-539-SOLD (7653)

Helping You Is What We Do

MURRAYVILLE - BEAUTIFULLY UPDATE 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM CONDO 2 SECURED PARKING SPACES – STORAGE LOCKER – WALK TO EVERYTHING Stunning – Impeccably kept & beautifully updated bright & spacious 2 JUST LISTED ONLY $450,000 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 parking spaces & large covered balcony – perfect for entertaining. Large windows, updated kitchen & bathrooms, ledge stone surround gas heatilator fireplace, hand scraped hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, in-suite laundry plus a storage locker in the secured underground parking. Large bedrooms - master with walk-in closet & oversized shower ensuite. The windows in this unit were recently replaced & the roof & gutters of the 2 BEDRM – 2 BATHRM – 2 PARKING SPACES building were also replaced. Building also has a new security system with cameras & FOBs. Strata fee includes gas for fireplace & hot water. 2 pets welcome. Fantastic location – steps to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, transit, elementary school, W.C. Blair, hospital & parks. A must see! Call Now. Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

http://www.traceybosch.com

307 22022 49 AVE LANGLEY

STUNNING UPDATED 1947 SQFT END UNIT TOWNHOUSE – PARKING FOR 4 R.V. PARKING – CLUBHOUSE - SUPER (AGE 19+) GATED COMMUNITY – WALNUT GROVE RARE FIND! STUNNING 1947 sq/ft UPPER RANCHER END UNIT WITH HIGH END JUST LISTED ONLY $698,800 FINISHING THROUGHOUT - PARKING FOR 4 - SIDE BY SIDE DOUBLE GARAGE PLUS DRIVEWAY. Covered South patio for BBQing & huge covered North patio for outdoor living. Bright & spacious 2 bedrm, 2 bathrm with large rms & the feel of a house. Gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar counter, high end appliances & quartz counters. Master suite with his & hers closets & ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower. Loads of visitors parking close by. Fantastic well maintained adult (19+) gated community STUNNING UPDATED TOWNHOUSE offers an impressive clubhouse featuring an elegantly furnished lounge with a large stone fireplace, kitchen, pool table, pool, hot tub, gym, workshop, library, 2 guest suites. Add to this RV & boat parking, an active social committee & a resident manager, you can relax & enjoy a carefree living here. Excellent location - close to restaurants, shops, transit, parks, http://www.traceybosch.com recreation & quick highway access. No rentals, 2 small pets welcome! Don’t miss out - CALL NOW

122-20391 96TH AVENUE LANGLEY

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

ROW HOUSE (NON STRATA) - END UNIT - OPEN FLOOR PLAN - GOURMET KITCHEN WITH SIT UP ISLAND - LARGE REC ROOM WITH WET BAR - AIR CONDITIONING (HEAT PUMP) 4 BEDROOMS & 4 BATHROOMS

JUST LISTED

ONLY $989,800

SOLD!

TRACEY BOSCH 604-539-7653 http://www.traceybosch.com

21145 77B AVE LANGLEY

“We highly recommend Tracey Bosch. Having over 30 years as a realtor… and obviously loving his job, Tracey provided effective advice and tips to help sell our home… We were so impressed with Tracey’s professionalism and likeable manner… Responses to our texts, emails and phone calls were extremely prompt. Also, his use of up-to-date technology saved us time and helped us maximize on property showings... We liked that we could rely on Tracey’s extensive successful experience but at the same time we felt our needs were being considered. The feedback between us flowed effortlessly. Thank you Tracey for your service!” Shawnee L.

WALNUT GROVE – GREAT FAMILY HOME – FANTASTIC NEIGHBOURHOOD

JUST LISTED

SOLD!

ONLY $1,048,800

LEVEL ENTRY BASEMENT HOME – 4 BEDROOMS – 3 BATHROOMS – EASY IN-LAW SUITE LARGE YARD TRACEY BOSCH 604-539-7653 9425 213 ST LANGLEY http://www.traceybosch.com

INCREDIBLE 14,865 SQFT BUILDING JUST LISTED LOT IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION

ONLY $1,100,000

SOLD!

ACROSS FROM JAMES HILL PARK ON CITY WATER & CITY SEWER

INCREDIBLE 14,865 SQFT BUILDING LOT

http://www.traceybosch.com TRACEY BOSCH 604-539-7653

22169 OLD YALE RD LANGLEY

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 2231 SQFT BASEMENT HOME – EASY INLAW ACCOMMODATIONS LARGE SOUTH REAR YARD - ULTRA QUIET C-D-S – MINUTES TO EVERYTHING Bright and spacious very well ONLY $1,100,000 JUST LISTED maintained level entry basement home with easy in-law potential. Ultra quiet cul-de-sac in a fantastic Murrayville neighborhood. Huge sunny south rear yard with high perimeter hedge, room for workshop & kids to play. Side access to rear yard. 2231 sqft – 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, games rooms & wet bar. Bay window living room with gas fireplace open to dining room with sliders to entertainment sized patio & kitchen with loads of cabinets & FANTASTIC MURRAYVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD stainless steel appliance. Main floor with 3 bedrooms - Master with full ensuite. Open plan basement with large games rooms, wet bar, two bedrooms & separate entrance (one bedrm converted from the garage-easily reversed if needed). Loads of parking. Walk to school & parks. Minutes to everything. Don’t miss out – call now.

21658 50A AVE LANGLEY

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653 http://www.traceybosch.com

UPDATED 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME, GOURMET KITCHEN, OPEN MAIN FLOOR PLAN, HUGE BACKYARD LOTS OF PARKING FOR YOUR TOYS, WALK TO SCHOOLS & SHOPPING Fabulous home for “all” the family. ONLY $1,250,000 JUST LISTED Beautifully updated with open plan main floor living. Some major renovations were completed in 2015. A large gourmet kitchen loaded with cabinets and quartz counters, gas cooktop, double wall ovens. Laminate flooring throughout the main living area. Vinyl windows and hardi-plank siding. Two gas fireplaces, the main floor one being new. Some new carpeting. French doors of the eating area to a spacious sundeck, perfect for entertaining. Excellent attic storage complete with Jacob’s ladder plus added insulation (R40). Huge backyard with apple and plum trees plus 3 storage sheds, 1 has power and 1 is oversized 20’ X 14’. Excellent parking for all your toys. Located in a fabulous family neighbourhood, walk to schools, shopping, restaurants and transit. Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653 http://www.traceybosch.com

QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE – BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE PARKLIKE 1.29 ACRES 2350 SQFT RAMBLING RANCHER – 4 BEDRMS – 3 BATHRMS – DEN – FAM RM

4377 200A STREET, LANGLEY

JUST LISTED

ONLY $1,650,000

SOLD!

FANTASTIC VALUE

www.traceybosch.com

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

HISTORIC FORT LANGLEY – FANTASTIC NEIGHBOURHOOD TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HUGE 15,204 SQFT WEST EXPOSED YARD – 3183 SQFT LEVEL ENTRY BASEMENT HOME

22987 74THAVE LANGLEY JUST LISTED

ONLY $1,699,800

SOLD!

www.traceybosch.com

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

HISTORIC FORT LANGLEY 8891TRATTLE STREET FORT LANGLEY

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A33

Tracey Has helped over 2700 families move. How can we help you? LANGLEY PRIVATE PARKLIKE 13.3 ACRE BACK TO NATURE RETREAT HANDYMAN SPECIAL - INCREDIBLE PROPERTY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

ATTENTION INVESTORS DEVELOPERS – 4.3 ACRES - DEVELOPMENT CLOSE BY POTENTIAL 7,000 SQ/FT LOTS - PANORAMIC VIEW - 4 BEDRM HOME - BARN - RIDING RING

BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE PARKLIKE gently rolling 13.3 ONLY $2,598,800 acre back to nature retreat with a lot of potential. JUST LISTED Incredible property to build your dream home or perfect for a handyman willing to do a lot of work to the existing spacious 3381 sqft rambling rancher with walk out basement. 2 attached double garages. Detached 48x24 workshop/barn with mezzanine. Zoning allows for main home with a legal suite plus a mobile home, parking for 3 commercial 5600kg+ vehicles, dog kennels/ doggy daycare’s, etc.. Gorgeous property with trees & trails & a lot of junk that needs to be 13.3 ACRES FANTASTIC VALUE removed - bring your dumpsters. Fantastic location close to Campbell Valley Trail. Minutes to town & easy access to 264 Street, Hwy 1 & US border.

On city water. Excellent revenue potential. DEVELOPERS/INVESTORS ONLY $3,098,800 4.3 acres designated for 7,000 - 10,000 sq/ ft lots in newly adopted plan. PANORAMIC VIEWS. Equestrian lovers delight! Well kept character home high on a knoll with large view windows and wrap around patio. Spacious open plan with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, country kitchen, large living room & family rooms. Unfinished low ceiling basement & storage area with separate entry. Sand riding ring, 1930’s era 64x54 HIP 4.3 ACRES BROOKSWOOD roof multipurpose barn with massive loft, 12 horse stalls, tack room & laundry room. Beautiful fenced & cross fenced pasture, perimeter stream & orchard with apples & cherry trees. Fantastic find. Call now.

13.3 ACRES

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653http://www.traceybosch.com

QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT HOME OVER 7,200 SQ/FT - GOURMET KITCHEN - MASTER BEDROOM ON THE MAIN FLOOR - GAMES / THEATRE ROOM - .65 ACRE - POOL & HOT TUB - RV PARKING

JUST LISTED

890 256TH ST LANGLEY ONLY $2,798,800

SOLD!

Campbell

Valley

BROOKSWOOD/CEDAR RIDGE 1 ACRE INVESTMENT JUST LISTED PROPERTY – DESIGNATED MULTI-FAMILY DETACHED WORKSHOP – ENTERTAINERS DREAM – POOL – FIRE PIT – OUTDOOR KITCHEN

ONLY $3,500,000

SOLD!

23216 34AAVE LANGLEY

SOUTH LANGLEY - INCREDIBLE PRIVATE PARKLIKE 4.68 ACRE ESTATE WITH ROOM FOR EVERYONE RESORT STYLE LIVING - POOL – TENNIS – HOT TUB – FIRE PITS – TREES TRAILS – WORKSHOP FIND

3003 208 ST LANGLEY

DESIGNATED MULTI-FAMILY IN OCP

TRACEY BOSCH 604-539-7653 www.traceybosch.com

RARE

http://www.traceybosch.com Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

–

TRACEY BOSCH 604-539-7653

20835 40 AVE LANGLEY

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!! The Murrayville ONLY $3,690,000 development plan says ¼ acre lots! Lovingly JUST LISTED maintained family home on a manicured flat and totally usable acre in a “prime” Murrayville neighbourhood. Quiet dead end street opposite Langley Golf Center. First time on the market for over 30 years. The house is in wonderful condition with many updates including a maple kitchen cabinets, tile and wood flooring. A new gas fireplace in the living room. Oversized double car garage. A 5 year old detached 32’ X 26’ shop with 14’ ceilings, 100 amp service, a 12’ X 20’ overhead door and extra lean-to covered storage on either side. The property is fully serviced with municipal water and municipal sewer. Fantastic investment with great revenue for now while waiting for your subdivision approval

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653 http://www.traceybosch.com

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653http://www.traceybosch.com

21541 44TH LANGLEY

INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS – 1 ACRE CORNER PROPERTY DESIGNATED FOR DEVELOPMENT ON CITY WATER – HOUSE – BARN – WORKSHOP – EXCELLENT INVESTMENT

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS – APPLICATION IN FOR 99 TOWNHOUSES 4.78 ACRES – BROOKSWOOD – SIDING & BACKING ONTO PARK

Investors/Developers/Builders alert! ONLY $2,495,000 D E S I G N AT E D S I N G L E FA M I LY I N JUST LISTED BROOKSWOOD/FERNRIDGE OCP. On city water and not in the ALR. Incredible investment opportunity. Gorgeous parklike 1 acre corner property, making for easy future subdivision. Separate workshop, older barn, riding ring. Great rental while you wait for development. Loads of parking for everything you have. Beautiful gardens. Well kept 2 bedroom rancher with 12 year old roof, gas 1 ACRE – DESIGNATED FOR DEVELOPMENT fireplace, hardwood floors and large covered porch. Close to schools, parks, shops & recreation. Seller is willing to rent back. An excellent investment or a gorgeous super clean place to call home. A prime piece of real estate to call yours!

RARE FIND! Application is in to the Township ONLY $19,000,000 of Langley for a proposed 99 unit townhouse JUST LISTED development. Outstanding 4.78 acre parcel with INCREDIBLE LOCATION siding and backing onto Noel Booth Park. On city water and with city sewer out front on the street. Level property with very few trees, no watercourses and no easements. Red hot neighborhood! The proposed townhouses are approximately 2300 sqft each and have a side by side double garage and large roof top patio (possible potential of $999,000 for each townhouse). Walk to all levels of schools. Minutes to everything. DO NOT GO ON PROPERTY. Property is currently tenanted for $2300 month. Fantastic opportunity.

INVESTOR DEVELOPER

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653http://www.traceybosch.com

20587 24AVE LANGLEY

RARE FIND – PRIVATE OASIS - BEAUTIFUL PARKLIKE 4.44 ACRES – POOL – WORKSHOP - BARN STUNNING RAMBLING RANCHER 4 BEDRMS + 3 BATHRMS + GAMES - PLUS LEGAL 2 LEVEL SUITE RARE FIND! INCREDIBLE PACKAGE & ONLY $2,998,800 PROPERTY. Electric gated driveway to JUST LISTED beautiful private parklike rolling 4.44 acres in South East Langley on ultra quiet no thru street. Incredible 3 bay workshop, 30x24 barn, salt water pool, huge patios & entertainment areas. Stunning rambling rancher with LEGAL 2 level side suite (3536 sqft in total). Home boasts stunning custom kitchen with island, pantry, stainless STUNNING RANCHER – LEGAL SUITE – 4.44 ACRES steel appliances. Hardwood and tile flooring, roof 2011, high efficiency furnace. Incredible master suite with spa inspired ensuite & huge walk-in closet/dressing room. 3536 sq/ft workshop with 2 piece bath/plumbed for shower, hydraulic lift bay with 12’ door, I-beam & hoist, mezzanine, 200amp service, airlines for compressor, built-in vac. RV parking with water, power & sani-dump. Wired for generator. Newer septic. A truly gorgeous oasis just minutes to the US border. A MUST SEE!

http://www.traceybosch.com Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

635 261 ST LANGLEY

Tracey Bosch

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL TO 4 X 1/4 ACRE LOTS - CITY WATER - CITY SEWER HIGHLY SORT AFTER AREA - GREAT HOME & SHOP PROVIDES GREAT RENTAL $$

ONLY $2,988,000 INCREDIBLE IMPECCABLY KEPT 4.68 JUST LISTED acre PRIVATE PARK-LIKE estate with resort style living on a ultra quiet no thru country road with room for everyone. BEAUTIFULLY updated 3,026 sq/ft home, triple garage, pool, hot tub, huge multi-tiered patios, tennis court, manicured lawns & gardens, fire pits, trees & trails. Private 2nd driveway to a 30x20 workshop & a barn with games 4.68 ACRES – POOL – TENNIS – HOT TUB rooms – perfect for the kids clubhouse, home office or could easily be finished for guests. Huge $s in updates plus a 50 year roof, newer drilled well, central AC, backup generator & so much more. Way to much to mention - You will love what this property has to offer. This is a must see!

1302 227 ST LANGLEY

www.traceybosch.com

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS

3386 200 STREET LANGLEY

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653http://www.traceybosch.com

SURREY

What Tracey’s Clients Have to Say Tracey and staff a delight and fun to work with - really grateful, my gut feeling was correct when first I chose Tracey.

follows through with his word and is straightforward - gave me advice of experience. Jessie P Tracey efficient

and

team

are

knowledgeable

his

but

most of all they get the job done. If you want to sell your home, maximize your profit and get it done without a headache, Tracey is the Bosch. Dave & Dee H. The whole experience from

BRIGHT A SPACIOUS 1460 SQFT OPEN PLAN TOWNHOME - 3 BEDROOMS – 3 BATHROOMS WALK OUT FROM MAIN FLOOR TO WEST EXPOSED YARD – MINUTES TO EVERYTHING

JUST LISTED

ONLY $645,000

and we were kept up to date

SOLD!

www.traceybosch.com

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

start to finish was painless, with absolutely everything- we couldn’t have asked for more! Mr. & Mrs. S.

39 19480 66THAVE CLOVERDALE

“If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, you can’t find a better Realtor than Tracey Bosch... His knowledge, expertise, attention to detail and communication skills were well appreciated... He uses the latest technology,... Everyone on his team were professional, courteous, efficient and helpful. His description of our property targeted the exact right buyer, and showed his understanding of what the property had to offer. Tracey was a pleasure to work with, and I can’t thank him enough for making selling our home such a positive experience!” Jill W.

604.539.SOLD (7653)

A34 Thursday, April 29, 2021

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ..............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS....9-57 TRAVEL .......................................61-76 CHILDREN ...................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .........................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES ...............203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK .................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........503-587 REAL ESTATE...........................603-969 RENTALS.................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE...........................804-862 MARINE...................................902-920

INDEX IN BRIEF It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the newspaper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such an advertisement. The Publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. cannot bcclassifieds.com be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassifieds.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassifieds.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, age, and physical or mental disability, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassifieds.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the Publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recouse in law.

ON THE WEB:

Surrey Now-Leader

Family Announcements

Community Announcements

Celebrations

Coming Events

• Dinner Parties • Funerals • Just Because • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

CFUW Surrey, White Rock will once again be offering bursaries of $3000 each, this year. These bursaries are provided to local women (Langley, Surrey & White Rock), in financial need to further their post-secondary education. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. See our website: www.cfuwwhiterocksurrey.com for more information and applications. The deadline for applications is May 28th, 2021.

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering @shaw.ca Call or - email for a full menu selection.

In Memoriam Gifts MAKE A GIFT THAT HONOURS THE MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE.

Information Witness needed for a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the A.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 on Highway 91 in Delta, B.C. involving a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander with BC plate No. JW0 13S and an unknown vehicle. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Rajan Dhami at 604.864.6131

604 588 3371 surreyhospitalsfoundation.com http://surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/

There’s more to lose than just… …memories

Career Opportunities Drivers

Xpro Transport is looking for FT long-haul truck drivers in Surrey, $26 per hour. High school but no experience required. Apply at hr.xprotransportlimited @gmail.com

Help Wanted SEAFOOD Co in Delta is looking for plant workers Full time position. Day & night shifts available. Experience with seafood would be preferred but not required. Will trtain. $18/hr starting benefit after 3 months. Call: 778372-2888 /email contact @ndseafoods.com

Looking for a new

CAREER? Career Opportunities

Help Wanted Canadian Farms Produce Inc. located at 16185 48th Ave. Surrey, BC, V3Z 1E8, urgently requires full time, seasonal farm workers to work year round on their vegetable farms. Wages offered are $14.60/hr. Opportunity to earn incremental pay raises, performance pay and bonuses (not guaranteed) upon performance evaluation at the discretion of the employer. Duties include planting, harvesting, washing, grading & packing vegetables. This position requires no education, formal training or work experience. Accommodation is available if required. Interested candidates should be available to work anytime in different weather conditions & must be able to lift up to 55 lbs of vegetable boxes. Please fax resume: 604-574-5773.

Warehouse/Factory JOIN OUR TEAM Manufacturing isolation gowns for the Canadian Government! Full-time, Mon.-Fri., 7am-3:30pm. Excellent working conditions, clean, safe environment. COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE. EMAIL resume: jobs@fastlimited.com or CALL: 604-940-3222

New JOBS posted daily

Career Opportunities

WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG

19,951 That’s how many companion animals will need loving, new homes this year. Will you open your home to one?

Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today! spca.bc.ca

WAREHOUSE WORKERS Top rate of $23.47/hr. upon completion of training period. Clark Freightways is a BC-based and privately-owned LTL freight carrier specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry freight. We are looking for Full-time Warehouse Workers at our Coquitlam Terminal for our Afternoon Shift, Monday to Friday, with a start time of 3:00pm. All necessary training, including forklift and TDG will be provided. *URXS +HDOWK DQG 'HQWDO %HQHͅWV and RRSP plan. Email resume to: jobs@clarkfreightways.com

www.surreynowleader.com

Career Opportunities

DIGITAL EVENTS MANAGER (Surrey) Black Press Media is Canada’s largest private independently owned media company. Black Press Media hosts 12 virtual career events across Western Canada annually and is in search of a full time Digital Events Manager to facilitate virtual webinars for virtual career events with a video conferencing platform, social media marketing and web page development. The position is a full-time opportunity based in Surrey, BC. We are looking for someone who possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multi-task and is comfortable working in a fast paced environment. You will be tech savvy!! Qualiﬁcations: ɰ 0LQLPXP RI \HDUV RI GLJLWDO H[SHULHQFH ɰ .QRZOHGJH RI 9LGHR &RQIHUHQFLQJ :RUGSUHVV )DFHERRN DQG Mailchimp ɰ 3UHYLRXV H[SHULHQFH ZLWK :RUGSUHVV DQG +70/ ɰ 3UHYLRXV H[SHULHQFH ZLWK )DFHERRN %XVLQHVV 0DQDJHU ɰ ([SHULHQFH ZLWK XQGHUVWDQGLQJ DQG UHDGLQJ GLJLWDO DQDO\WLFV ɰ $ELOLW\ WR GHVLJQ FUHDWH DQG VFKHGXOH HPDLOV IRU HPDLO GDWDEDVH Requirements: ɰ $ELOLW\ WR ZRUN ERWK LQGHSHQGHQWO\ DQG DV SDUW RI D WHDP ɰ :LOOLQJQHVV WR OHDUQ DQG FROODERUDWH ZLWK SHRSOH DQG DOVR WR FKDQJH gears rapidly according to our changing priorities ɰ 0DNH QRWH RI XQLTXH SDWWHUQV LQVLJKWV HQJDJHPHQW IURP FOLHQW WR client ɰ 6XSSRUW UROH WR WHDP PHPEHUV DQG VDOHV VWD̀ ɰ %ULQJ LGHDV WR D URXQG WDEOH WR KHOS LPSURYH VWUDWHJLHV ɰ 3UREOHP VROYHU ɰ 8QGHUVWDQGLQJ RI WLPH PDQDJHPHQW ɰ $Q DSSHWLWH WR OHDUQ PRUH RQ D GDLO\ EDVLV ɰ 2WKHU GXWLHV WKDW VHQLRU PDQDJHPHQW DVVLJQV WR \RX Detailed training provided for: ɰ &UHDWLQJ DQG RSHUDWLQJ ZHELQDUV ɰ :RUGSUHVV DQG +70/ FRGLQJ ɰ )DFHERRN %XVLQHVV 0DQDJHU ɰ *RRJOH $QDO\WLFV DQG 'DWD 3ULYDF\ Wages commensurate with experience. Beneﬁts: ([WHQGHG +HDOWK &DUH 3DLG +ROLGD\V 5563 0DWFK The successful candidate will woUN 0RQGD\ ɦ )ULGD\ D P ɦ S P Position to commence June 1st, 2021. To apply: email your resume and cover letter to

kieran.oconnor@blackpress.ca Please add subject line: Digital Events Manager Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

There’s a lot more to us.

MOVING FORWARD WITH THE PEOPLE. 1.866.865.4460

www.surreynowleader.com

Personal Services

Surrey Now-Leader

Business Services

Garden & Lawn

Pressure Washing

Alternative Health Massage & Acupuncture Fleetwood, Surrey, 15159 81 Ave. $60/ tx, Direct billing w/ ICBC, MSP, Ext. Benefit. Instant pain relief / relaxation. Treat muscle / joint pains, arthritis, headache, migraine, stress, insomnia, acid reflux, constipation, sinusitis, allergies, fibroid, stroke, infertility. Care, Listen, Trusted, Friendly. Contact 778-317-2366, greennatureacupuncture. com.

All Green Lawn Care Lawn cutting & care. Spring cleaning, aerating, pwr raking, trimming, fertilizing, Comm/Res. 604-500-1932 or 778-895-9030

Gutters & Downspouts GUTTER/ROOF/WINDOW Cleaning, power wash. & yrd clean-up. 604.230.0627

Handy Persons

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Medical Health GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. ALL ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550 OR Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to (604) 739-5600 For Your FREE benefits package.

Business Services

Real Estate Real Estate We Buy Houses, Town Homes and Condos & We Take Over House Payments. Any Situation, Any Condition. GVC Property Solutions Inc. gvcps.ca 604-812-3718

Rooﬁng & Skylights A1 Top Canadian Rooﬁng Ltd. Specialize in Re-roofing, New Roofs, Repairs. All types of roofing. Free est. 778-878-2617 or 604-781-2094

Merchandise for Sale

“Hey! Jay’s Got a Truck”

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

POWER WASHING / GUTTER CLEANING Same Day Service Avail. Call Ian 604-724-6373

Junk Removal and Handyman’s service Small moves, Delivery / Pickup 604-376-5967

Rentals

“Hey! Jay’s Got a Truck”

Garage Sales

Junk Removal and Handyman’s service Small moves, Delivery / Pickup 604-376-5967

VECTOR RENO’S Interior & Exterior Additions repairs/strata improvements Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. Call 604-690-3327

Suites, Lower

Moving & Storage ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/hr. per Person • 24/7 604-999-6020

Painting & Decorating

Homes for Rent Surrey 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom On the ground floor. New flooring and paint. Includes 1 underground parking spot. Hydro and Electric bills Not covered. $1,600/month 604-396-6543

Home Improvements

. The Vancouver Flea Market. Open Saturday/Sundays 9am to 4:30pm. Have things to sell call today 604-685-8843. Antiques/ collectables / art / Silver/ Stamps and more. We have tables for you. Starting at only $29.50 per day check us out on Facebook and www.vancouverfleamarket.com

Misc. Wanted

North Delta Two bedroom basement suite in new home, across from Sun God rec center, laundry included built in unit, near all amenities, N/S N/P on corner lot. Available May 1st

Classifieds reach people

HAVE UNWANTED FIREARMS? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls & we will come & pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a gov’t licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers & appraisers. Call today to set up an appt. 604-467-9232 WANSTALLS TACTICAL & SPORTING ARMS

Employment

Help Wanted

Electrical YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic #89402 Same day guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Fencing

PAINTING 1/2 PRICE

Interior Special. Top Quality. Free Estimates! 236-880-4171

6’ Cedar & Chain Link fencing. Red Rose Landscaping. Bhajan, 604-722-2531

Garden & Lawn Grass Cutting Services Starting @ $35 Jordan (604) 360-0493 Thank-you

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A35

The Average Canadian Will Spend Their Last Ten Years In Sickness.

Call 778-552-0502

Transportation Cars - Sports & Imports 2008 BMW 328i

Sedan, 155,000 Kms Very clean, runs excellent. $5,000 firm

604.538.9257 604.341.7955

Together we create more survivors with the help from your donations.

BUNDLE DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED REQUIREMENTS: •• Reliable Reliable 1-ton 1-ton cargo cargovan van •• Valid Valid driver’s license licenceand and proof of insurance. proof insurance. Record Check Check •• Criminal Criminal Record day per per week •• Available Available 1 days perweek week

We need motivated self-starters to deliver newspaper bundles for the Surrey Now-Leader and Cloverdale Reporter as independent contractors.

Email: marilou@blackpress.ca Include your name, address, cell phone number, and type of vehicle. Please mention any previous delivery experience. Phone number 604-542-7411 CLOVERDALE

Routes are limited! Delivery experience not required.

Reporter YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR PAPER.

www.heartandstroke.ca

A36 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

LEGAL SERVICES

Murali Krishnan, Notary Public Unit #11-15243 91st Ave, Surrey BC V3R 8P8 Tel: 604-953-1588 Cell: 604-816-1588. Email: mknotarypublic@gmail.com

www.surreynowleader.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAINTING & DECORATING

Yusef Fence Staining. Paint Spray $30/panel paint incl. Minimum 10 panels. 604-700-7051

.Start to Finish Contracting 604-816-1653

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Painting Special - 2 rooms $350. 2 Coats any color(ceiling & trim extra) price includes Cloverdale or Sherwin Williams high performance paint. No payment until job is completed! Ask about our mouldings. 778-895-3503 Lower Mainland.

Junk Removal RECYCLE IT Earth Friendly Junk Removal, Junk/Rubbish, Furniture, Appliances, Electronics, 604-587-5865

CONCRETE & PLACING

.Bonniecrete Construction. We Lift Sunken Concrete. Save Hundreds, Even Thousands of Dollars! Driveways, Garage Pads, Sidewalks, Patios, Steps, Porches, Eliminate Trip Spots, Provides Proper Slope & Drainage, Replaces Sand Base. Crack Repair.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAINTING & DECORATING

Enviromentally Friendly. Free Estimates. Your Sunken Concrete Specialist Ross 604-535-0124

.PRISM PAINTING CO. Int/Ext Repaint Specialist. 3 rms - $599, (paint incl) 18 yrs exp. Senior disc avail. Free Est. 7 days a week. Sunny, 778-893-1786

Century Hardwood Floors Hardwood floor Refinishing Staining Installation Free Estimates 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

.A-1 Contracting. Renos, bsmt, kitch, bath, cabinets, plumbing, sundecks, fence, tile, laminating. Dhillon 604-782-1936

Bowen Aluminum-Patio Cover, sunroom, vinyl, railing. Free Estimates. Call for Details 604-821-8088

Best Painters in Town! MASTER BRUSHES PAINTING Top Quality Paint & Workmanship 25+ yrs exp. 778-545-0098 604-377-5423 BBB

Golden Leaf Electrical 604-568-1899 YOUR ELECTRICIAN Fast same day service. Insured. We love Small & big jobs.

AAA Lawn & Garden - Garden in a Day Service - Grass cutting, Garden Clean-up, Complete Lawn care, Pruning, Hedge Trimming, Power Raking, Soil and Mulch, Aeration, Top Dressing, Landscaping, New Lawns, Yard Renovations. Prompt Service, Affordable rates. Call 604-889-6425 aaalawngarden.com

Oasis West Land Designs Complete Landscape Services 604-773-1349

PRO TREE SERVICES. Quality pruning/shaping/ hedge trimming/ removals & stump grinding. John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MISC. SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Certified Plumber ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY. Reno’s & Repairs FURNACE, BOILERS, HOT WATER HEAT, PLUMBING JOBS. Reasonable Rates 604-597-3758

Available 24/7 Emergency Calls Water - Fire - Flood - Asbestos - Mold Private claims or Direct Bill to Insurance Certified | Bonded | Insured 604-374-4567

.The Scrapper SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL. Cash for all vehicles. Avail service 24/7. 604-790-3900

Yusef Fence Repair Services. Div. of Yusef Home Repairs. 604-700-7051

Wood + Wall Renovations Hassle Free, Clean & Quick 604-551-0604 604-354-7278

Reserve your spot here NOW!

Service Providers ANVIL Plumbing & Heating #1 Service Since 1999 Service and Renovations Jim Kirk 604-657-9700 anvilplumbing.com

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Legal

Legal Notices

Notice to Creditors and Others in the estate of John Arnold Bakeberg, deceased, late of Surrey , BC, who died on October 2,2019. Take notice that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must ͅOH ZLWK WKH XQGHUVLJQHG (VWDWH 7UXVWHH DW staceys@shaw.ca by May 15,2021 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them.

Legal Notices

Landlords Contractual Lien U-Haul Moving Center Surrey claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 13425 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC, Tel: 604-585-4511. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime. Mason Funke Garham Popyk Grant Stewart Kera McPherson A sale will take place on ibid4storage.com, on Friday May 14th, 2021. the auction will end at 11:00AM, unless bidding battle begins. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker or U-box unit.

Legal Notices

Thursday, April 29, 2021 A37

Landlords Contractual Lien U-Haul Storage Center Port Kells claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 18590 96 Ave., Surrey, BC, Tel: 604-888-0133. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime. Lacey Pearce/ Karie Ricky Todd Brenner Ryan Bush Ryan Bush A sale will take place on ibid4storage.com, on the Friday May 14th. 2021.. The auction will end at 1:00 PM, unless a bidding battle begins. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker or U-box unit.

CROSSWORD

Legal Notices

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

1-800-222-TIPS

BROKERING FACILITY NOTICE TAKE NOTICETHAT Smallwood Sawmill Company Ltd., 12745 116 Ave, Surrey, BC has applied to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to: 1. Operate a BROKERING FACILITY at 12745 116 Ave., Surrey, BC where wood, metal/steel, and plastics would be received, sorted, salvaged and/or processed for the purpose of recycling. These activities will reduce the volume of waste destined for disposal. 2. Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description of: part of LOT K SECTION 5&8 RANGE 2 PLAN NWP10951 EXCEPT PLAN B/L 55414. PID: 009-439-871. 3. Operate and receive materials: 24 hours, 7 days a week. 4. Ensure no more than 3750 tonnes of Recyclable Materials would be on the site at any one time.

Stop Bullies in their Tracks!

It should be noted that this application is at a preliminary stage and has not gone to the Solid Waste Manager for his consideration. Therefore, aspects of the proposal may change as the application proceeds through the review process. This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence. Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 0C6 Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org

ACROSS 1. Japanese classical theater 4. Chess pieces 9. Pieces of writing 14. Doctors’ group 15. Capital of Guam 16. Type of turtle 17. Swiss river 18. MLB Hall of Famer 20. Places to sit 22. Fancy rides 23. One of Washington’s Tri-Cities 24. Without class 28. Male child 29. Keeps you cool 30. Biblical place 31. Italian city 33. District in central Turkey 37. Job for a grad student 38. Central nervous system 39. Arrange in steps 41. Witch 42. Promotional material 43. Having certain appendages 44. Approaches 46. One who did it (slang) 49. Of I 50. Blood relation 51. Works out 55. Female given name 58. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 59. Makes someone happy 60. Creative 64. Small, faint constellation 65. S. American trees 66. Makes simpler 67. Neither 68. We all need it 69. Unique plastic utensil 70. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (abbr.)

DOWN 1. Civil Rights group 2. Metropolis 3. Badgers 4. Regular business given to a store 5. Gets older 6. A bundle of banknotes 7. Midway between north and northwest 8. Takes to the sea 9. Prestigious film prize: __ d’or 10. Baltimore ballplayer 11. Removed 12. Term of respect 13. Genus containing pigs 19. Illumined 21. One who symbolizes something 24. Member of a Turkic people 25. The academic world 26. “Key to the Highway” bluesman 27. Hang-ups

31. Long, leafless flower stalk 32. Categorize 34. Loads 35. Indicates position 36. Unreasonable 40. Dorm worker 41. Dweller 45. Welsh female name meaning “snow” 47. Offering again 48. National capital 52. Firm, dry and brittle 53. 007’s creator 54. Allied H.Q. 56. Mackerels 57. Month of the Hindu year 59. Not odd 60. Belonging to a thing 61. “Boardwalk Empire” actress Gretchen 62. Religion 63. Equal, prefix

Answers to Above Crossword

†

CX-5 FROM

N$ 0FDINOANWCE

Y WEEKL

70 Y WEEKL

†Offer available until Jan 4, 2021 on new 2021 Mazda 3 DVXK61 CP00/ Mazda CX3 HVXK61 AA00/ CX-5 NVXL81 AA00/ Mazda CX30 ZVXK81 AA00 with interest rates of 1.95%/1.95%/ 2.75% for 72/72/84 months. 0% Financing applicable to all 2020 New & Demo models 36 months MX5, 48 Months CX30/ CX5/CX9, 60 months Mazda3/ Mazda3 Sport/Mazda6/CX3. All rebates, lease bonuses and current incentive applied. Prices/Payments do not include license, insurance or taxes but do include environmental taxes, freight & PDI. Pay off trade & lease termination negative equity to be applied to new purchase. All finance offers to qualified buyers. $5,000 finance 0% 36/48/60 months $138.88/$104.16/$83.33 $0 cost of borrowing total paid $5,000 Rebates and rates subject to change without notice.

www.l.laangle leymazd azda.co a.com

604 534 0181

19265 LANGLEY BYPASS, SURREY

C FINANM FRO

$ 0 DOWN $ E

CX-30

$34,398

PHEV $ FIN OM FR

N$ 0 DOANWCE

WEEK

101

FIN M FRO

$ 0 DOANWCN E

*Prices include freight and PDI, taxes, insurance and dealer fees are extra – Cash price shown includes all available rebates: $12,000 rebate includes manufacturer + $1,500 Provincial EV + $2,500 Federal EV rebates. 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander SE/ 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES / Outlander ES. Finance term based on 96 months at 4.9% Plus taxes/fees. No Charge extended warranty applicable to 2020 Outlander PHEV cash or finance, No charge maintenance applies to 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV lease. Offer subject to credit approval, $0 due on delivery.**10 Year/160 km warranty, whichever comes first. Regular maintenance not included. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details - Some conditions apply. Offers apply to vehicles delivered before April 30th, 2021, offers cannot be combined and are subject to change or cancellation without notice Pay off trade & lease termination negative equity to be applied to new purchase.

Lance Torkos

WEEKLY

$30,597

CROSS

we’ll pay off your trade-in regardless of what you owe!

WEEKLY

Cash Price from

2022 Eclipse

575 0275

LangleyMitsubishi.com 19360 LANGLEY BYPASS, SURREY www.langleymitsubishi.com 604

Dave Berry

FIN M FRO

$ 0 DOANWCN E

2022 OUTLANDER Cash Price from $34,020

PLUS NO CHARGE EXTENDED WARRANTY OR MAINTENANCE PACKAGE

Cash Price from

2020 Outlander

THE wORldS #1 SEllINg PlUg-IN SUV

OR ON ALL NEW 2020 MITSUBISHI PHEV

APR†

WHY SETTLE FOR LESS

2021

LY WEEK

Victor Lin

19372 LANGLEY BYPASS, SURREY

Rena Walker

FROM

Leena Yoo

Scott Miller

N$ 0FDINOANWCE WEEKLY

604 534 2660

http://www.LangleySubaru.com

WOLFE

Forester $30,045 Cash Price from

2021

Offers valid while supplies last. Finance and Lease offered on approved credit status – Offer acceptance conditions apply (OAC). 0.5% Finance available 36 months 2021 Subaru Ascent / Impreza/ Crosstrek /Outback. Finance example $5,000 0.5% 36 months $136.96 $38.56 cost of borrowing total paid $5,038.56 Payments based on 96 month term at 4.9% $0 down payment plus taxes/fees Offers end April 30th 2021 Pay off trade & lease termination negative equity to be applied to new purchase. Prices do not include taxes, license, insurance or doc fee of $395. Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated.

Mark Painchad

Courtney Fong

LY WEEK

Connor Monks

FROM

N$ 0FDINOANWCE

Troy Giesbrecht

FROM

N$ 0FDINOANWCE

REgARdlESS OF wHAT YOU OwE! ^

Outback $32,120 Cash Price from

wE’ll PAY OFF YOUR TRAdE-IN

$25,095

Crosstrek Cash Price from

2021

ExPlORE THE OUTdOORS wITH Awd

ON SELECT NEW 2021 Subaru

APR †

PURCHASE FINANCE

WHY SETTLE FOR LESS

Surrey Now-Leader

UNLIMITED

CHOOSE FROM 16 MX-5’S IN STOCK

FIN M FRO

$ 0 DOWN $ ANCE

WEEK

2021 Mazda

REgARdlESS OF wHAT YOU OwE! ^

2021 Mazda

wE’ll PAY OFF YOUR TRAdE-IN

2021 Mazda

BEST COmPACT SUV OF 2021

ON SELECT NEW 2021 Mazda

APR

Plus

000 , 1 $ O T UP US N O B A MAZD

WHY SETTLE FOR LESS

A38 Thursday, April 29, 2021 www.surreynowleader.com

Spring 2021

Senior Living Athletics

INSIDE

Winning gold in their golden years Masters track and field club in Surrey has found way to keep fit during pandemic

RADIOTHON: More than $470K was raised in only 13 hours for a seniors facility in Surrey Page B3

Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

COMPUTERS: ‘Tech buddies’ are keeping Surrey seniors connected during the pandemic Page B5

espite the pandemic, members of Greyhounds Masters Track & Field Club have found a way to train outdoors and stay active on the track at North Surrey Secondary. The 22-year-old club counts some record holders among its nearly 100 members, which range in age from 35 to 90 and are among the most inspirational athletes you’ll ever meet. Newton-area resident Renate Cheetham, 83, was among Greyhound athletes given a 2020 Outstanding Athletic Performance award by BC Athletics, for her Canadian record-breaking W80 one-mile racewalk performance at Bear Creek Park last September, in a time of 12:26.55 in smoky conditions. The in-club, BC Athletics-sanctioned meet was a rare one for the club during the ongoing pandemic. “I haven’t been doing the (racewalk) event that long, maybe the second year now,” said Cheetham, a member of the Greyhounds for seven years. “I broke a record that stood for a long time, so that makes me very happy. I didn’t think I could do it but Harold (Morioka, club coach and co-founder) kept saying, ‘You can do it,’ and when the adrenaline kicks in, yes, you can do it. He timed my first lap and it was under what I thought I could do, and then I got encouraged.” Club president Urith Hayley is

THE ARTS: Eternally spry and youthful artist Jens Skolleborg is still drawing strong at 85 Page B3

At the North Surrey Secondary track, Greyhounds Masters Track & Field Club members include, from left to right, Sheila Allison, Cindy O’Brien Hugh, Arthur Gee, Deborah Lee, Urith Hayley and Renate Cheetham. (Photo: Tom Zillich) another 2020 BC Athletics Award winner, for Outstanding Service, for work to deliver 50 tablets to residents of long-term care homes, mostly in Surrey, as a COVID project with Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program. The computers allowed seniors to be able to contact loved ones during the pandemic, and also access exercise programs linked to the club’s website. “We’re not practicing as a club now, because we aren’t allowed to, only a maximum of 10 per group,” Hayley, a member of the club since the early 2000s, said on a recent Thursday morning on the North Surrey track, to which she travels from Coquitlam. “Some people come down here on certain days, and others go to Coquitlam, some to Burnaby,” Hayley

added. “We are the only club like this in B.C., for masters, the largest, so we have members in Kamloops, on the Island and other places. They may not come here to train, but they are members and when we go to a meet, they compete as Greyhounds, are part of our team.” The club started in 1999 in Coquitlam, and moved to North Surrey in 2006, according to Morioka, a sprinter inducted into B.C. Athletics Hall of Fame a few years ago. Morioka and the others hope B.C.’s vaccination program will allow club members to soon practice together in groups of more than 10 at a time, on Thursday and Saturday mornings. “We do running drills, throws and hurdles and usually rain or shine, un-

less it’s heavy rain,” explained Sheila Allison, 76, who lives in Cloverdale. “We train year-round here,” added fellow Greyhound Deborah Lee. “We used to go inside at Guildford rec centre, but that’s not allowed during the pandemic, so we’re outside all the time right now. There have been a few days when it’s so miserable outside that we just say, ‘Forget it, let’s go for coffee,’” she said with a laugh. Lee did some track in high school but didn’t discover the Greyhounds until she was about to turn 60. “I thought, ‘I don’t want this (birthday) to be depressing, I want this to be a positive thing,” she recalled. Continued on B4

PEOPLE: Surrey senior Marnie Allard is this year’s honoree for Walk for Alzheimer’s Page B6 END-OF-LIFE CARE: Longtime hospice volunteer Jean Walker, 92, plans five-kilometre scooter ride to raise $15K Page B7 MUSIC: Surrey-based charity gets creative during pandemic to bring much-needed live tunes to people who live in local care homes Page B8

B2 Thursday, April 29, 2021

AS SEEN ON THE WEB

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Advertising Feature

Neighbourly care for Mom or Dad that’s devoted and safe Expert at-home care that goes beyond physical health, and helps seniors do what they love You’ve faced the emotional challenge: accepting that your parents aren’t as young as they used to be, and you can’t offer all the care they need.You’ve faced the social challenge: having the hard conversation with your parents, and convincing them that now is the time to hire an at-home caregiver. Now all that’s left is finding a trustworthy, talented Caregiver — and that’s no easy task. You need someone qualified, who’s been trained to support the healthcare needs of people with dementia, recovering from surgery or who just need a bit of extra help. You need someone reliable, so you never have to worry that your loved one is alone in a moment of need. And because it’s about caring, not just healthcare, you want someone familiar, who will build an honest friendship with the whole family.

Door for support the minute you need extra help. This 24 hour support also ensures you get the care you signed up for — support staff will ensure Caregivers are on time, every time.

For families in Surrey, Delta and Richmond, the answer is Nurse Next Door. Their Happier Aging goal isn’t just to keep loved ones safe. It starts with one simple question: What did you used to love doing that you no longer do?

• Consistent care: At your caring consult Nurse Next Door will learn about your loved one’s needs and find a Caregiver whose talents, training and personality make a great match — they call it the Perfect Match Promise. Your loved one’s Caregivers will stay consistent to build trust, and genuine friendships.

Consistent, expert care, 24 hours a day With Nurse Next Door you and your family can rest easy, knowing your loved ones are getting consistent, expert care. They specialize in aging, but care for clients of all ages and situations. Caregivers are talented and experienced, and consistently retrain to refresh their skills. They undergo thorough background checks, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’re receiving licensed, bonded and insured care. But quality care is about more than just paperwork: • 24/7 support: Yes, you can sign up for roundthe-clock care. You can also call Nurse Next

• Large talent pool, local care: Nurse Next Door is a respected international company with over 200 franchises around the world, and their headquarters is right here in Vancouver. With over 20 years of experience in Vancouver they know what works, and can offer reliable, personalized care that works locally. Ready to get started? Call the Nurse Next Door care team 24/7 at 604-595-1680, or visit www.nursenextdoor.com nursenextdoor.com to learn more.

SPONSORED BY: NURSE NEXT DOOR | IMPRESS BRANDED CONTENT

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 B3

Senior Living People

Fundraiser

He’s still drawing strong at 85

Radiothon raises $470K for ‘revolutionary’ seniors housing facility in Surrey

Surrey artist Jens Skolleborg draws on the past to celebrate a rural lifestyle

At 85, Surrey artist Jens Skolleborg continues to produce his trademark, detailed pen-and-ink drawings and ink-and-watercolour paintings of fading, sometimes long-gone landmarks in the White Rock-South Surrey area. (Alex Browne photo)

Alex Browne Black Press Media

Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

More than $470,000 was raised during a 13-hour radiothon orgawnized to help build Guru Nanak Diversity Village in Surrey. Timed with Vaisakhi, Tuesday’s fundraiser (April 13) on ConnectFM 91.5 benefits Progressive Intercultural Community Services’ seniors housing project, a 125-bed facility planned in Cloverdale. The government-backed, $58.3-million PICS development, also known as GNDV, needs close to $5 million in community contributions. “There was an overwhelming response from the community and we continue to receive donations,” PICS said in a release. This facility’s name honours Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev ji, “who advocated and preached ideals which were based on diversity and equality for all,” the non-profit says. “The radiothon coincided with community festivities of Vaisakhi, Ramadan, Navratri and various other harvest celebrations, truly signifying community connections while bringing them together for supporting and contributing towards GNDV.” Guru Nanak Diversity Village will be a “revolutionary” facility located near the corner of 64th Avenue and 176th Street, Surrey. The project aims to give seniors “culturally sensitive care services” in a three-storey structure. For more details, visit pics.bc.ca.

sk eternally spry and youthful artist Jens Skolleborg how he’s doing these days, and he’s likely to respond by breaking out a few improvised dance moves. “I’m still going strong at 85,” he said. During a visit to the idyllic South Surrey farm property he and his wife Gunhild have shared for some 51 years, and where they raised their two daughters, Anita and Sonya, he proudly pointed out a thriving vegetable garden, and an unmatched view that includes both the North Shore Mountains and Delta to the west. That’s where he and Gunhild will be celebrating their 63rd anniversary in June. And in spite of some hefty offers from potential buyers that have been turning up of late, Skolleborg said they are in no hurry to sell-up and leave the property. “What kind of price do you put on happiness?” he said. In truth, there have been a few changes in recent years for the artist, well-known for decades on the Semiahmoo Peninsula for his evocative, meticulously rendered pen-and-ink and ink-and-watercolour sketches of local landmarks and historic buildings. Skolleborg’s skills continue to transform his own reference photographs of old barns, ramshackle former stores – even humble country outhouses – into a kind of visual poetry celebrating a way of life rapidly receding into the past. But he acknowledges he has not been doing much in the metal-crafts studio on the property anymore. He used to keep busy there, turning out attractively designed and textured metal and stained-glass pieces, ranging from jewelry to tea lights and candelabra, but it’s strenuous, labour-intensive work, he admits. “I started because I saw a report on TV

0 8,

years ago about someone who was doing it,” he said. “I turned to Gunhild and said, ‘I can do better soldering than that!’” It wasn’t simply hubris – in retirement, just as in his working career, Skolleborg has always demonstrated great capability in designing, creating and fabricating items. His practical brilliance and eye for detail came to the fore early, when he joined the Norwegian air force at the age of 16. That experience also brought him to North America for the first time, to train on and learn flight systems for Republic F-84 jet fighters. And it served him in good stead when, after emigrating to Canada, he landed a job working in avionics with Canadian Airlines. “I worked on all the automatic pilot systems from the DC 6 up to the DC 10s,” he said, “until they became so complicated you needed a computer to fix them.” But his strong artistic sensibility had emerged even earlier, as Skolleborg explained – his drawing technique was honed during

SENIORS WANTED

long spells of illness and bed rest as a child. “My father always made sure I had paper and pencils and crayons,” he said. His first art show was held when he was only 14 years old – displayed in the bridal suite of a local hotel. “I sold everything – even one painting to the hotel owner. As far as I know, it’s still hanging there in the bridal suite.” While his artistic eye is as sharp as ever, frustratingly, COVID-19 has prevented him from showing some of his most recent work. “I was planning on having a show this year,” he said. “I had a lot of pieces matted and framed – and that’s very expensive. Obviously, that can’t happen now.” But Skolleborg said he realizes he has no recourse but to wait out the pandemic, although he has a feeling it will be a long time before health authorities allow gallery shows again. He’s prepared to be philosophical about that, he added. “I’m an optimist by nature, and a pessimist by intellect.”

3-1

• Independent Living • Why Rent? •

Own this 1 bedroom with Full Kitchen, Insuite Laundry. AC and Covered Deck. Only steps to Kings Crossing, Medical Services, transportation & shopping. Full service package includes all amenities, meals, 24 hr concierge & much more.

AV E

Compare rental prices with approx $2000 per month as an owner (all costs included)

Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 10pm

JUNE WARKENTIN 604-970-5863 • 604 970-JUNE

8487-120TH STREET, DELTA

B4 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Senior Living Athletics

r Are

couve er Van

Great in the s r io n e s for S Home le b a d Columbus Lodge in Affor

Delta offers carefree independent living in a pleasant and comfortable setting. Experienced kitchen staff prepare lunches and dinners for our residents in our commercial kitchen. Each of the 31 private units comes with a full bathroom, a bar refrigerator and is wired for private telephone line and cable hookup. On site amenities include a hair-salon with service at cost. Our bus takes residents on regular local trips. Visitors are welcome and may enjoy meals with the residents at a nominal cost.

Welcome Home!

Continued from B1

STUDIO $1600.00 one person only MEALS INCLUDED * In-suite bar fridge * Full Bathroom * Air Conditioning unit upon request * Hydro included

1 BEDROOM SUITE

Columbus Lodge - Delta 8850 118A Street, Delta, B.C. V4C 6L5 Call for a tour: 604.250.6444 or visit: colchar.org

Surrey Greyhounds run, jump, walk and throw for records

$2100.00 one person only $2680.00 two people MEALS INCLUDED * Two in-suite bar fridges *Full Bathroom *Air Conditioning unit upon request * Hydro included

“I found out about the club and joined after my 60th birthday. I think a lot of people are like me, who maybe dabbled in track in high school or other sports, and now they have some time and then hear about the club. But some people never did track or anything like that.” Last year, Surrey’s Cindy O’Brien Hugh broke the BC Masters record in the W60 80-metre hurdles, at age 62. Lenore Montgomery, who recently entered the W90 age group, set a new world record in the 1500m, with a time of just over 12 minutes, 34 seconds. Another Surrey-area athlete, Denise Begg, 70, became a club member last summer and now excels at throwing. Other Greyhounds who

“We are hoping to host a meet this August at Bear Creek Park,” Hayley said, “because hopefully everyone who comes will be vaccinated by that time.” Whenever the next sanctioned meet happens, Cheetham will be aiming to break a 1,500-metre racewalk record that has stood for a long time. “It’s almost like running, that speed,” she said. “Both feet have to be on the ground and you have to straighten out your knee – you can’t bend your knee. You can’t Denise Begg, 70, excels at throwing run – you get disqualified if you run.” with Greyhounds Masters Track & Cheetham said she was a Field Club. (Photo: Tom Zillich) good swimmer at a young won BC Athletics awards in age, but got into track after her husband got sick. 2020 include Montgomery, “I thought, ‘I have to still Sam Walker and Dmitry do something and be active,’ Babenko. Their bios are so this is what it was. posted on the club website, “It makes me happy.” greyhoundstrack.com.

SORE FEET? WE CAN HELP! When you reserve a One2One appointment, you get to avoid lines and receive undivided attention. Your personal Kintec Fit Expert will take the time to understand your foot and lifestyle and pair you with the best fitting footwear, compression, or braces.

https://www.kintec.net Reserve a free One2One appointment at 604-200-3338

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 B5

Senior Living Seniors Come Share

‘Tech buddies’ keep Surrey seniors connected during pandemic For Black Press Media

lesson and everybody enjoying a meal together. Tech buddies, who are part of Getting together over lunch with new friends was a popular program volunteer programs at Seniors Come Share, have continued to be for Seniors Come Share until a in demand during the pandemic. global pandemic brought it to a Tremblay says this is no surprise, temporary halt. given that so many services have Fortunately, the Surrey-based had no choice but to go virtual. non-profit did a quick pivot and Even before COVID-19, the invented a virtual lunch gathering, society offered a program called complete with cooking lesson and Seniors Centre Without Walls. The a meal delivered to participants’ small-group gathering via telecondoors. ference features a mix of trivia, “Digital literacy is one of the storytelling, music, health informaopportunities that COVID-19 brought us,” said Louise Tremblay, tion and socializing. Seniors Come executive director of Seniors Come Share runs the popular teleconference 50 times a month. Share, which has operated for 43 “I’m really impressed how the years. “It’s an additional way to society has been able to adapt reach people and gives people the opportunity to connect rather than its services to reduce social isolation and ensure those vital huself-isolate.” man-to-human connections conSome older adults are not as tinue throughout the pandemic,” familiar with technology as are the younger generations who have said Nicholas Simons, minister of Social Development and Poverty grown up with it. Seniors Come Share uses “tech buddy” initiatives Reduction. “Seniors Come Share is just one of over 2,000 community to help its clients cross that gap. social services agencies that proOne past program with that aim vide vital services.” involved seniors giving a cooking Not everything can go virtual. lesson, younger guests giving a tech

Like all B.C. non-profit organizations providing community social services, Seniors Come Share relies on diverse sources to fund its work. The Fraser Health Authority, community foundations, the City of Surrey and annual gaming grants are all key funders. Better At Home, a provincial program funded by the B.C. government and administered by the United Way, supports Seniors Come Share and other community organizations to provide diverse in-home supports to older adults so they A Surrey-based non-profit is connecting seniors through technology. (Photo: pxhere.com) can continue to live independently. The B.C. government proclaimed March as Community Social Serbe for now,” Tremblay said. Many of the 500 seniors and vices Awareness Month in appreciShe and her staff see the effect their families that Seniors Come ation of the hard work of the over of social isolation on their clients Share serves in a typical month 42,000 people who work in the during the pandemic. have felt the loss of the day procommunity social services sector. “We have observed people’s grams that were provided at its They provide help and assistance three locations in Surrey and White health decline, people getting thin to those who need it most. and their cognition declining,” Rock. Those programs served To learn more about Seniors Tremblay said. “The impact of isoabout 75 people a day. lation is so critical in health, espe- Come Share Society, go online “Helping seniors with diverse and visit comeshare.ca. needs – from navigating the system cially for older people. Having interactions with us at Seniors Come to help with advanced planning Share is how they socialize, and it’s This story was submitted by – used to happen at Surrey recrebeen very, very difficult for them to B.C.’s Ministry of Social Developation centres, but now has had to ment and Poverty Reduction. not have that in person.” go online. That’s just how it must

Think You Might Need DENTURES? TRUEF T Denture Centre Can Help • Denture On Implants • Standard/Precision Dentures • Immediate Dentures • Partial Dentures • Lower Suction Dentures • Digital Dentures

LIFE CAN BE HARD.

• Relines • Rebase • Repairs • Softliners

Mobile Services Available! “We endeavor to deliver the perfect fit every time” “W Dental Financing Now Available!

FINDING HELP CAN BE EASY. Dial 2-1-1 or visit bc211.ca Free | Confidential | 24/7 150+ Languages

http://truefitdenture.ca

Sarwar M. Sarwari, RD Denturist

Ask for details

Call Today 604-503-1190 For Your Free Consultation

504 - 7380 King George Blvd, Surrey

MEASURE

B6 Thursday, April 29, 2021

60 YEARS OLD

Have a Baseline HEARING TEST

ACTION

Surrey Now-Leader

Every

Years

Assess

Schedule your

FREE Hearing Test Contact us today!

nexgenhearing.com

Senior Living

MONITOR When Should Get a Routine Check-Up

ANNUALLY If Any Signs of HEARING LOSS

You Have Your

Fundraiser

Hearing Surrey’s Marnie Allard honoured Tested?* in 2021 virtual Walk for Alzheimer’s May is Hearing Awareness Month.

There’s no better time to take care of your Hearing Health. Up to

SURREY CITY CENTRE 604.330.9368 SURREY GUILDFORD 778.488.5613 CLOVERDALE 604.330.9261 WorkSafeBC and other Provincial WCB Networks, VAC, BCEA and NIHB accepted. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. *Source: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ healthlinkbc-ﬁles/hearing-loss-adults

www.surreynowleader.com

25% OFF A pair of

Premium Hearing Aids For the month of May. Ask for details.

www.nexgenhearing.com nexgenhearing.com

New Year, New Home...

Tracy Holmes Black Press Media

support and education, but also to someone who knew exactly what she was going through – another woman A Surrey senior has been living with PCA. named this year’s honoree “On a bad day, we could for the Alzheimer Society of phone each other and laugh B.C.’s largest annual fundtogether and cry together,” raiser. Allard says in the release. “It In a news release, the was really good.” society encouraged people While Allard’s friend has to keep Marnie Allard topsince passed away, the sociof-mind when supporting ety continues to provide a the IG Wealth Management network of support. Walk for Alzheimer’s in This year’s Walk for AlzWhite Rock, North Delta South Surrey senior Marnie Allard. heimer’s is once again a and Surrey. virtual affair. Participants Allard is living with posteare encouraged to ‘walk their rior cortical atrophy (PCA), to information found at alzown way’ throughout May, a rare form of dementia that heimer.ca before joining in an online As it progresses, PCA causes progressive disruption celebration on May 30. often results in the onset of of visual processing, the reLast year’s virtual event symptoms that are typical of lease states. Alzheimer’s disease, such as raised $725,000 in B.C. Damaging the back area difficulty with finding words, Funds raised benefit Alzheiof the brain, it may affect a mer Society of B.C.’s proas well as memory loss, the person’s vision, their ability grams and services. For more site continues. to read and write, and their Through the society, Allard information or to register, ability to navigate and to visit walkforalzheimers.ca was connected not just to reach for objects, according

In-Person Tours Now Available!

Same Great Neighborhood!

BOOK YOUR TOUR

Today! Arbourside.com Just because you are aging, doesn’t mean you should stop living an active and vibrant lifestyle. Your dreams, passions and hobbies are as unique as you are. Being socially connected will enhance your ability to stay healthy in spirit, body, and mind. We have azll sorts of activities to keep you engaged and happy.

For more information visit us at www.verveseniorliving.com/courtyard-gardens/

or call 604-273-1225 7051 Moffatt Road, Richmond

Retirement Suites with Services 13751 74th Avenue, Surrey | 604.306.6195

We’re Hiring!

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 B7

Senior Living End-of-life care

Surrey volunteer, 92, sets five-km, $15K goal for hospice Tracy Holmes Black Press Media

counselling and so forth. I love doing what I did, it was part of me, but I have to let go a little bit.” To that end, next up on Walker’s At 92, Jean Walker is finally retirto-do list for hospice is a fundraiser ing from work she’s put her heart to fill the gap left by the pandeminto for the past three decades: ic-related postponement of the anHelping those who are dying face nual Hike for Hospice. their advanced illness. The event is typically “It’s hard to give it up, held in early May and in but I have to, let’s put it recent years, has raised that way,” said Walker of more than $20,000 for the the comfort she’s providsociety. The funds support ed as a Peace Arch Hosprograms that are offered pice Society volunteer. free of charge to help peo“It’s hard to give up ple cope with advanced illsomething that you’re ness, or loss of a loved one. dedicated to and loved. I In 2019, more than 250 loved it, because I underWalker participated, helping to stood my clients, because raise more than $24,500. I had cancer and I lost But with COVID-19, “We can’t my husband to cancer, so I underdo a lot of fundraising like we norstood them a little more than the mally do,” Walker said. average person.” “So I thought, well, why not with However, the senior is not ending my scooter?” all of her efforts for the hospice The senior has set a goal to society. She is continuing outreach work, special events and fundrais- complete a five-kilometre route on her motorized scooter and raise ing, she said. “I’m just going to do fun things,” $15,000, enough to cover most of she continued. “Let the new people what is typically raised. Amanda McNally, the society’s take over the bereavement and the

Jean Walker, 92, outside Peace Arch Hospice Society. A longtime volunteer, Walker is planning a five-kilometre ride for the Virtual Hike for Hospice. (Contributed photo) new executive director, was shocked by the financial bar Walker has set for herself, but said that she wouldn’t put it past the “most incredible” volunteer to pull it off. “Are you joking?” McNally said. “I don’t think anyone here knew that. That’s an exciting secret.” The society’s overall goal is $20,000, McNally said, and she is

optimistic – particularly after learning of Walker’s target – that it will be reached. In addition to Walker, a number of teams and individuals have signed up for the Virtual Hike for Hospice. Set for May 2, the event is the Hike’s 18th rendition, but also the non-profit’s first-ever virtual fundraiser, McNally noted.

“Last year, Hike fell right after COVID hit, so there wasn’t time to pivot plans to virtual, so the event was just cancelled,” McNally said. “But we didn’t want to let another year go by without having Hike in our community. So we decided to get creative and try and rally the troops and bring it virtual.” Participants can choose when, where and how they complete their one, three or five-kilometre journey. And if May 2 isn’t doable, they may choose another day around that date to complete the task. Walker said she’ll ride her shiny blue motorized scooter – she named it Andrew, after the grandson of her first client – along an out-and-back route, starting at the society’s 15435 16A Ave. building. Decked out with a banner that explains the journey and recognizes sponsors, she’ll head north along 154th Street to 20th Avenue, and then west to 134th Street before retracing her path back to the hospice site. If the weather doesn’t co-operate, she will postpone it till things clear up. To donate, or for information, visit peacearchhospice.org.

Happy National Volunteer Month!

“LIVING AT AUGUSTINE HOUSE IS HEAVENLY.”

Every April, we celebrate our incredible team of volunteers for their devoted passion, precious time and selfless spirit. While the world we live in is still so very different, we miss you all dearly and are especially thankful for the ways you continue to inspire and support Eldercare. We look forward to seeing you again and making a difference together!

RESIDENT SINCE 2020

FR. NORMAN

SUITES AVAILABLE

A kind, calm, and safe community for Seniors – since 2003

Kinsmen Lodge, 9650 137A Street, Surrey BC (604) 588-0445 www.kinsmenlodge.ca Registered Charity No. 119296788 RR0001

3820 ARTHUR DRIVE, DELTA BC •

http://augustinehouse.ca/

604-940-6005 • AUGUSTINEHOUSE.CA

B8 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Senior Living The Braidwood Band performs for the seniors at Zion Park Manor in Surrey, as part of a music program planned by Rick’s Heart Foundation. (Submitted photo)

Supporting seniors, persons with food security issues or autoimmune disorders

We are here to help you or someone you know! Prepared fresh meals to your door Monday to Friday. Friendly connections over the phone

Call us at 778-590-1433 Ask us about our subsidized meals!

https://www.sndmow.com/ www.sndmow.com Help us spread the word to your family, friends and neighbours who might need a temporary or ongoing helping hand

Heart for Music

Surrey charity brings distanced concerts to care homes, with prop pink firetruck Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

8170 - 120th St, Surrey Corner of 82nd & Scott Rd. 604-596-4994

Spreading happiness since 1958

GUILDFORD DENTURE CLINIC Registered Denturists - Bob Shivji & Adil Shivji

604-588-5211 PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DENTURES? Let us help you get your smile back! • COMPLIMENTARY ASK US ABOUT CONSULATION • Dentures Over Implants • Established since 1982 (procedure in conjunction with a dentist) • Precision Dentures • High Google Rating • Standard Dentures • Immediate Dentures • Partial Dentures Covid health and safety regulations are being followed • Relines & Repairs 10246-152nd St., Surrey info@guildforddentureclinic.com “ALWAYS KEEPING OUR PATIENTS SMILING”

Music program administrator Janae Sluys. “We hire local musicians to play near (the truck).” With COVID-19 keeping Based in Surrey and live music out of local care launched in 2018, Rick’s homes, one Surrey-based charity got creative in bring- Heart Foundation helps ing music to people who live those struggling with addiction and homelessness, both at such facilities. locally and globally, and Outdoors, musicians are supports local seniors with performing familiar tunes personal music throughout for seniors and staff during B.C., Sluys said. special concerts planned by “Our main program right Rick’s Heart Foundation, with spectators watching and now is the Heart for Music Program, which provides dolistening from inside. nations of music equipment In a spring restart for the and personal playlists to pandemic-era program, the seniors in local not-for-profit most recent performance long-term care homes,” Sluys was April 14 at Zion Park explained. “We work with Manor, on 180th Street, recreational and music therwhere Glen Pearson played to seniors listening from two apists to support the care and therapy they are already balconies and from cracked providing. The program has windows. A second concert this month was scheduled for been expanding since the fall April 27 at Fleetwood’s Elim of 2020, and is now in 22 B.C. facilities.” Village. In addition to Pearson, the “Our foundation has the three-piece Braidwood Band vintage pink firetruck as a has performed during the way to bring some joy to Heart for Music concerts. the seniors,” said Heart for

“The musicians perform a lot of oldies and classics – upbeat oldies,” Sluys noted. “We want to bring some good news to the narrative around our most vulnerable seniors right now, and remind the community that they matter and we care,” she added. The foundation was launched by Rick Diamond, founder of Diamond Delivery. “Built on a foundation of compassion, connection, and community, our goal is to raise funds and lift spirits for those in need,” says a post on ricksheartfoundation. com. “We are dedicated to supporting those at-risk in our own Surrey community and around the world, including those battling addiction, facing homelessness, or simply needing some joy in their lives. We do this by raising money, implementing programs, and partnering with some of B.C.’s best charities.”

Starting February 1, the Surrey Food Bank will partner with Phoenix Society

TO BRING free meals to Food Bank clients

through the PHOENIX FLAME

Mobile Community Kitchen PROGRAM

more information is available at the food bank! www.surreyfoodbank.org

@surreyfoodbank

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 B9

E-

C O PR NS IC TR IN U G CT

www.surreynowleader.com

Greater Vancouver’s Newest Nature Walk Cedar Lane Cedar Lane features private beautifully landscaped garden paths set against a backdrop of Valley View’s sweeping lawns, towering trees and majestic views of Mt. baker and the Fraser Valley. Cedar Lane offers families personal memorial options crafted from natural rock and sculpted granite in a private garden setting. Special introductory pricing and monthly payment options are available for a limited time. To book a virtual tour/appointment – kindly scan the QR code with your camera or call us 236-200-5665

Valley View Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial

14644 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC Arbor Memorial Inc.

B10 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

Senior Living Gardening

HOW CAN I DETECT

Early Signs of HEARING LOSS

Leave leaves for the bees, expert warns as gardeners roll up sleeves

• Your loved ones complain you have the television too loud • You have difficulty hearing in groups and crowded places • You find yourself confusing words or misunderstanding conversations

Zoe Ducklow Black Press Media

• You have difficulty hearing higher pitched voices such as young children • You have difficulty hearing birds chirping or wind blowing • People around you feel that you have a hearing loss

www.surreyhearingcare.com https://surreyhearingcare.com/ Surrey Hearing Care Inc. 101-15957 84 Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 0W7 Tel: 778-565-4327 Fax: 778-565-4329

Surrey Hearing Central 2151-10153 King George Blvd. Surrey, BC BC V3T 5X4 Tel: 778-394-4327 Fax: 778-394-4329

Surrey Hearing Guildford 105-15277-100 Avenue Surrey, BC V3R 8X2 Tel: 604-496-3338 Fax: 604-496-3339

Surrey Hearing Delta 102-8035-120 St. Delta, BC V4C 6P8 Tel: 604-593-5284 Fax: 778-438-2722

Gardeners itching to clean up dead leaves and stalks from the winter are being urged to hold off for the sake of the wild bees that may be nesting in them. “A big impact (on wild bees) is to keep your garden messy. We always have this urge to tidy up but it’s really better to leave things messy,” said research scientist Martina Clausen with UBC’s BeeHIVE Research Cluster and board member with the Native Bee Society of B.C. “The public usually thinks of honeybees when we talk about saving the bees, but honeybees aren’t the problem. They’re basically pets or even livestock,” she said. Honeybees are not native to Canada, they are bought and sold and are taken care of by a beekeeper year-

A native-to-B.C. wild queen bee (bombus melanopygus, for those in the know) feeds on a periwinkle flower. (Sarah Johnson, Native Bee Society of B.C. photo) round. Wild bees are different, and at least some of the 483 recorded species in B.C. are endangered. Finding a safe place to lay eggs is a primary challenge for wild bees. Eggs are laid in the spring, they hatch into larva throughout the summer, which build a cocoon in the fall and emerge as adults the next spring. “For that entire year they need a nesting place not disturbed.”

It’s also important to leave nesting resources, and that means a messy garden. Wild bees often prefer hollow stalks to lay eggs in, others will nest in the ground. After they lay eggs, bees will close the nest with leaves and resin. Clausen recommends leaving a bit of water too, because bees will use it to make mud to tuck in the nest. Another important action to help wild bees is to plant wild, native flowers they can use for nectar and pollen. East Coast bee researcher Alana Pindar with the University of Guelph says the question she’s asked the most is, when is it safe to do a spring yard clean-up? Her unpopular answer: never. “Humans have decided we need to clean and organize land. Truth is, biodiversity is messy, nature is messy, and your yard is part of nature.”

A MENID A SENIORS COMMUNITY

Home-style Korean cuisine Traditional dancing & games Bilingual staff

Meeting the needs of seniors from all cultural backgrounds. AMENIDASENIORLIVING.CA | 604.597.9333

www.surreynowleader.com

Surrey Now-Leader

Thursday, April 29, 2021 B11

Senior Living Health

‘Social prescriptions’ connect seniors to activities, services rector for community health services. Park is the medical lead for CARES, or Community Action and ResourcWe’re used to getting prees Empowering Seniors. scriptions for illness, but Social prescribing is one how about a prescription for component of the frailty wellness? management proFraser Health is gram, and in Surrey working with physiinvolves DiverseCicians and commuty Community Renity stakeholders sources Society as a to ensure seniors partner. stay healthier lonHere’s how it ger through social works: prescribing, a concept that connects Family physicians seniors to commuand nurse pracnity resources for titioners identify Dr. Grace Park exercise, socializaseniors who could tion and improved benefit from a social nutrition. The aim is to offer prescription involving inthese services while seniors creased activity, social engageare still independent. ment, caregiver support and/ “The concept has been or food security. The prescribaround for quite awhile, esing physician then connects pecially in the U.K., but it’s the senior to a Seniors’ Comnew in B.C. and relatively munity Connector with Divernew in Canada as well,” seCity, to work with them on said Dr. Grace Park, Fraser a wellness prescription. Just Health’s regional medical di- like a typical prescription, the Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

dosage and amount is tailored to the individual’s needs. For example, if the senior lost a loved one and is grieving, they might benefit from a bereavement group, or if transportation difficulties are a barrier to exercising, the connector can help. Some people are shy and psychologically vulnerable. The seniors’ connector can work through these issues and set small goals and follow up with the senior to ensure success. The connectors act as a navigator for services already in place in the community, integrating health care with social service providers. So far it’s too early to see many, or any, program benefits for Surrey-area seniors, as social prescribing is relatively new in the city – “maybe a few months new,” Park said. “The referrals we are suggesting for GPs are vulnerable seniors who are socially isolated and may have difficulties

Members of the Wheeling 8’s dance group at Surrey’s Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in 2018. If not for the pandemic, such activities could be socially prescribed as part of a new program involving Fraser Health and DiverseCity Community Resources Society. (File photo: Tom Zillich) with food security and are inactive,” she added. Seniors can go through their doctor to learn more about social prescribing, or contact DiverseCity to speak to the Connector, as a way of self-referral, Park noted. DiverseCity is online at dcrs.

ca, call 604-507-2266 or email seniors@dcrs.ca. Health care professionals can download a client referral form from DiverseCity’s website. “It’s not that seniors don’t want to be social or active, but sometimes there are barriers for them to get to these

places, perhaps where they can go to get the appropriate exercise program, and they might have a problem with transportation – they don’t drive or have someone to drive them,” Park said. “And sometimes they might not have resources to pay for an exercise class at a rec centre, for example, so the Connector will work through those issues and set small goals for them, which might involve getting a volunteer to help them with transportation or, for example, source an exercise program that’s appropriate for them if they’re in a wheelchair or use a walker, using those community resources.” Fraser Health received grants through the United Way to bring the senior’s community connectors to 10 communities, including one in Surrey hired through DiverseCity. Services are available in eight languages.

Faley Law Corporation LAWYERS Real Estate

We offer the following services: Wills & Estates

Residential and Commercial Purchase and Sale, Mortgage and Re-financing, Land Transfer, Lease

Will Preparation and Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement, Probate Application

Business

Family

Incorporation, Shareholder Agreement, Share Purchase, Share Transfer, Share Allotment, Purchase and Sale of Business

Divorce, Child Custody and Guardianship, Spousal and Child Support, Marriage and Separation Agreement

Civil Litigation

Notary Services

Contract Dispute, Negligence Claim, Debt Collection, Small Claims

Notarization, Certified True Copies, Affidavit, Statutory Declaration

Richmond

Surrey

1233 - 3779 Sexsmith Road Richmond, BC V6x 3Z9

202 - 10366 136A Street Surrey, BC V3T 5R3

www.faleylaw.com

778-889-8211

GREEK ITALIAN & INDIAN CUISINE PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1982

A life well lived should continue at

home.

RESTAURANT & CAFE BAR

604-588-6880

Best Italian Restaurant 3 years in a row!

13655 - 104th Ave, Surrey Best Greek Food and pizza in town

Call (604) 270-4194 or visit HomeInstead.com/3042 PERSONAL CARE | MEALS & NUTRITION | MEMORY CARE OVERNIGHT CARE | COMPANIONSHIP

DAILY SPECIALS CHECK OUR WEBSITEhttp://www.bozzinis.ca BOZZINIS.CA

B12 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

www.surreynowleader.com

gov.bc.ca/business-relief

Harry.Bains.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Jagrup.Brar.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Bruce.Ralston.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Jinny.Sims.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Mike.Starchuk.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Garry.Begg.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Rachna.Singh.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Public Notice We’re here to help. An important bylaw change took effect which increases the number of allowable interments per space in our cemetery.

The new bylaw allows for the placement of up to two additional cremation interments. This is a unique opportunity to add to your existing family heritage on your existing lot and save more.

Please call or visit our cemetery office to learn more 604-596-7196

INSIDE: We celebrate Senior Living in Surrey with a special 12-page section, B1-B12 www.scootercity.ca

604-540-6373

Pam Says:

“We bring the showroom to you”

MOBILITY SCOOTERS, POWER WHEELCHAIRS THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021

For breaking news and more, visit us online at surreynowleader.com

TO A RISING DOWN TOWN YOUR FRONT DOOR

Studio, 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Homes

F2 Thursday, April 29, 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

YOUR FRONT DOOR

www.surreynowleader.com

TO A RISING DOWNTOWN

Studio, 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Homes

PRESENTATION CENTRE 10249 King George Blvd

WHALLEY BLVD

KING GEORGE BLVD

Presentation Centre 10249 King George Blvd, Surrey · 604 498 8215

Register Now OwnYourAscent.com *This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made with a disclosure statement. The developer reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the information contained herein without priority herein without prior notice. Artist's renderings and illustrations are representations only and may not be accurate. E.&O.E.