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Judge finds McCallum not guilty Tom Zytaruk tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com

Ross Staschuk, 92, and Doreen Baird, 88, share their first dance at their commitment ceremony at Chartwell Imperial Place in Surrey on Nov. 16.

The newly committed couple are best of friends but they are not going to live together. “Just changing everything, you know, at this age, it’s a pain in the butt,” Doreen said. Not to worry, though, as they are only a floor away from one another. See story on page 5. (Photo: Anna Burns)

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Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum has been found not guilty of public mischief.

Judge Reginald Harris rendered his decision Monday (Nov. 21) in Surrey provincial court.

“In my view, it defies logic that Mr. McCallum would deliberately mislead the police and then immediately suggest they get evidence, the video, that would show him to be a categorical liar and destroy his efforts to mislead,” Harris reasoned.

“Logically, he would not have suggested to police to try and get a video of the event if he was intentionally

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“The presumption of innocence confirms our faith in humankind,” Harris noted. To convict on “suspicion,” he added, “would be wrong.”

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

An ‘old soul’ new to political arena Gordon Hepner follows mother’s footsteps to City Hall, wants to steer Surrey away from ‘the last government’s reputation’

A fire of unknown cause broke out in Surrey Sunday night, as Surrey Fire Service was called to the 12400-block of 82 Avenue at around 8 p.m. for a call about a fire in a warehouse plaza.

A week ago Wednesday (Nov. 16), Surrey firefighters also doused a blaze at a business plaza in the 13500-block of 77 Avenue, where it took 20 firefighters more than two hours to gain control of the blaze.

This is fourth in a series of profiles of Surrey city councillors elected on Oct. 15.

Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

For the second time in three months, a South Surrey neighbourhood has been the target of anti-Asian graffiti. Surrey RCMP asked for the public’s help to identify the suspect in an incident where a residential fence along a footpath at 142 Street and 18A Avenue was tagged.

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aised in a politically-minded family, and son of a former Surrey mayor, Gordon Gregory Hepner was probably destined for a life in office.

But he wasn’t so sure until this year when, nearing his 50th birthday, he decided to run for Surrey city council on the Surrey Connect slate of mayor Brenda Locke, placing fourth among the 56 candidates.

He’s now the second Hepner on council over the past two decades, following in the footsteps of mother Linda Hepner.

She was first elected in 2005, then elevated to the mayor’s chair for a four-year term starting in 2014.

Before running this fall, Gordon Hepner weighed the impact an election win would have on his work as notary public and life as a single father of two growing, sports-loving boys.

“Politics has been a very big part of my life,” Hepner said.

“I didn’t like the direction the city was going in with closed chambers and the lack of transparency that was evident under the previous government’s tutelage.”

Born in Manitoba and raised

Newly elected city councillor Gordon Hepner outside his notary public office in South Surrey on Nov. 16. (Photo: Tom Zillich)

I’m hoping to ask the right questions and hoping that people can trust us.

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for a time in rural Alberta, Hepner moved with his parents to Surrey in the mid-1980s when he was 11 years of age.

He hated it here.

“I mean, I was a flat-lander, man,” he recalled with a laugh.

“It took me about three months to decide that this is a place nobody should ever leave.”

Following graduation from Semiahmoo Secondary, Hepner went to university, worked in the mortgage business, studied law and eventually settled into the notary public profession.

From a young age, Hepner was “an old soul,” his mother remembered.

“He’s an only child, and we used to have dinner conversations around events that were going on, and neither his dad nor I were shy about voicing our opinions and thoughts about how things need to be or look or change, whatever,” said Linda Hepner, who worked at Surrey city hall when the family first moved here, in corporate services.

“So, early on, Gord knew a lot about what was going on in the

city, the various councils of the day, so he was probably inundated way more than he, or anyone, would have ever wished.”

Still, Linda was “a little surprised” that her son ran for office, due to his other commitments in life.

“But I know how passionate he is about the city,” she said, “and I know that he was hearing in the community, because he’s a coach, he was hearing the Surrey jokes again, and that wasn’t going to hold water with him for long.”

Asked to describe her son, Linda said Gord is pragmatic.

“He has a tendency to care – like, he really cares, sometimes too deeply,” Linda explained.

A Surrey man has been charged with threatening an American journalist online. Police say Nicholas Sullivan, 38, was charged on Nov. 10 with “five counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm through social media.”

In Langley, when an attempt to pry loose some lights from the Christmas in Williams Park display failed, the electrical cords were cut up and vandalized beyond repair, according to Barb Sharp, president of the non-profit Christmas in Williams Park Society.

A $2,000 fine for driving a vehicle into oncoming traffic and killing a muchloved Penticton husband, father and grandfather is a sign of a flawed legal system, said Steve Dahnert’s widow.

The golden anniversary of Newton-based Peace Arch Chorus will be celebrated at a Christmas concert by the “barbershop” singing group, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1480 George Street, in White Rock. compiled by Now-Leader staff

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They live in the South Surrey area, where Hepner’s notary corporation, Cammack Hepner, does business.

For now, Gordon has stepped back from coaching his kids’ hockey and lacrosse teams.

A few years ago he gave up another sport, motocross, following a bad crash. When the bike of

“He needs to de-stress, because he has a little bit of wanting to make sure that he has looked at a problem from every angle and do the right thing.”

With the new council now meeting, grandmother Linda has been tasked with occasional late-night care of Gordon’s sons, Duke, 10,

another rider landed on him, the impact broke Hepner’s collarbone and “destroyed” his right shoulder.

That was in 2009, in Agassiz.

“That was a big hobby of mine,” Hepner said with a sigh. “I’d still be racing motocross to this day had I not severely damaged my shoulder. I had a YZ450 racing bike with, like, $2,000 suspension on it, and gear that if you added

it all up, I’d be wearing $3,000 of equipment, right. I was that into, with the trailer, the works.

“I miss it,” he added. “It’s the one thing I wouldn’t encourage my children to do, though, because it’s a dangerous sport.”

On council, Hepner’s goal is to “steer away from the last government’s reputation,” and make the best decisions for residents.

“That’s it,” he underlined.

“I mean, I hope that I can follow suit with my mother’s good governance, but I don’t think I’ll ever be as thorough as she was. I’m hoping to ask the right questions, and hoping that people can trust us.

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“The thing that I’m hoping to do is simply to make Surrey a better place to live.”

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Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights will return to Cloverdale on Sunday, Dec. 4, but there’ll be no Big Rigs for Kids event in Surrey’s City Centre this year.

The evening gathering, held at Central City Plaza following the Cloverdale parade in previous years, is on hold due to logistical issues, according to Cloverdale parade organizer Paul Orazietti.

“We’re back with the resurrected main event, which is the Santa parade (in Cloverdale),” Orazietti said.

The Cloverdale parade returns in 2022 after being cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-related issues.

Orazietti, executive director of Cloverdale BIA, said he’s still putting the finishing touches on the parade, which starts at 5 p.m.

Dec. 4.

“Right now, we’re just working out logistics for moving big trucks, which has become more complicated,” he explained. “There can be a potential increase in cost to us if they’re going over the curb.”

The 2022 parade will come out of Cloverdale Fairgrounds’ marshalling area next to the curling rink, pass Shannon Hall and the B.C. Vintage Truck Museum and parade down 176A Street to 57 Avenue. The floats/trucks will turn west on 57th for one block and pivot north up 176 Street. They’ll then take a west turn at 58 Avenue, ending at Hwy 15.

As for the shorter parade route, Orazietti said the casino asked the BIA not to block the intersection at 177B Street (the casino’s main entrance), and that, coupled with the lack of a larger marshalling area, are the “main reasons” the parade route

A Ready-Mix Concrete truck rolls through Cloverdale in December 2019 during the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights. (File photo: Olivia Johnson) was shortened this year.

He said the response from those wanting to participate in the parade has been overwhelming.

“For a shortened route, we’re close to max,” he said.

He said there may be room for a couple of late entries, but he won’t know just how many until he crunches the numbers.

Orazietti said he’s still signing up sponsors, and more are needed.

“The unfortunate problem is that we don’t have a cost for the event yet,” he said. “I don’t know what the full cost will be, but I know it’s going to be a bit of a stiff bill.”

He said he has yet to work out costs with the city. There are costs like police security, road closure setup and takedown, and other hidden costs that have to be factored in.

There is also a charity aspect to Surrey Santa Parade of Lights.

Orazietti said they’ll have donation bins set up in Hawthorne square, at the Museum of Surrey, and in other locations, for non-perishable food items and/or toys.

He said three charities are supported this year, including Cloverdale Christmas Hamper Program, Surrey Food Bank and Surrey Christmas Bureau.

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Seniors commit to one another in ceremony filled with tears, laughter Anna Burns anna.burns@surreynowleader.com

Ross Staschuk, 92, and Doreen Baird, 88, made a commitment to one another in front of family, staff and residents at their home at Chartwell Imperial Place in Surrey on Wednesday (Nov. 16).

Only the newly committed couple are not going to live together.

“Just changing everything, you know, at this age, it’s a pain in the butt,” Doreen said.

Not to worry, though, as they are only a floor away from one another.

The couple first met when Ross moved into Chartwell Imperial Place in October 2020. It wasn’t love at first sight, though, because Doreen says she did not know what Ross looked like because he was wearing a mask.

But Ross claims that as soon as they were allowed to take their masks off, Doreen said, “Ooo, I’m not letting him get away.”

What do they love about each other?

“We just click for some reason,” Ross told the Now-Leader. “I don’t know what it is, but it just draws me to her.”

Doreen says she was drawn to Ross’s kindness – plus he makes her laugh.

“I love his sense of humour and he’s very

very good to me,” she said.

The pair, who both have children from previous marriages, could not remember the date they became a couple, as things naturally progressed from friendship to dating.

SEE VIDEO, PHOTOS ONLINE AT SURREYNOWLEADER.COM Wednesday’s ceremony was full of excitement, happy tears and laughter. It was performed by a staff member, which is why they called it a commitment ceremony instead of a wedding. But it had all the looks of a wedding, from vows, rings, first dance and more. The staff decorated the dining room. The couple’s family, along with residents and staff of Chartwell Imperial Place, joined the special occasion.

The chef at Chartwell Imperial Place made the wedding cake and the corsage and boutonniere were donated by 99 Nursery & Florist Inc. Doreen did not have any dresses of her own, as she had given them away over the years. She borrowed a beautiful blue dress from another resident.

A toast was also made to honour a resident and friend of the couple who had recently passed away.

Ross Staschuk and Doreen Baird enjoy their first kiss after their commitment ceremony at Chartwell Imperial Place in Surrey on Nov. 16. See more photos and video online at surreynowleader.com. (Photo: Anna Burns)

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Weather-watchers might recall Sunday, Nov. 6 as one of the wettest, most rainy days of the year, but for Sachin Latti it was a good day to train for future fundraising runs even more demanding, for a cause very close to his heart.

The South Surrey resident was absolutely soaked and probably semi-frozen during his 90-kilometre run from Chilliwack to New Westminster, in a day-long “Run to Remember” for PTSD- and mental health-related initiatives.

This year his goal is to raise $30,000 for Honour House, a “home away from home” and place of recovery for armed forces veterans, emergency services personnel and their families.

Next year, his “Sach-inMotion” plans are to run from Honour House’s ranch in Ashcroft to the organization’s home base in New West – a 345-kilometre, three-day trek on two feet.

While ambitious, his 2023 ultramarathon plans are nothing compared to the cross-Canada run Latti aims to complete three years from now.

“I’m new to running, started a year and a half ago, and this is all part of my training to break the record for the fastest run across Canada, in 2025,” Latti said.

“I want to galvanize the country around mental health, like what Terry Fox did for cancer. That’s my goal.”

A year ago, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employee ran to raise $20,900 to help veterans suffering from mental health issues, and later presented a cheque at the Royal Canadian Legion’s B.C. headquarters in Cloverdale.

Since March he trained

Surrey’s Sachin Latti runs Nov. 6 during a day-long trek from Chilliwack to New Westminster to raise money for PTSD- and mental health-related initiatives. (Submitted photo: Jacob Fraser/fpsmediaproductions.com) by doing ultramarathons of various lengths around B.C. and Alberta, leading up to the soggy day of Nov. 6.

“It was an amazing day, with everyone pulling together, the volunteers, everyone,” Latti recalled.

“But the weather was unanticipated, in the sense of how many changes of clothes I needed,” he added with a laugh. “It took me a lot longer than expected, and had planned to be there sooner, but I ended up running about 90 kilometres in close to 14 hours. The weather was an issue, but I was super happy with all the day went, overall, and it’s good training for next year.”

Latti’s first year of running was about “keeping my mental health intact” following a series of life events.

“I was dealing with my own mental health issues – going through a divorce, work issues, financial issues,” he recalled.

“I was hitting a pretty dark spot mentally, but running helped.”

Originally from Texas, the former wrestler and current bodybuilder soon found he was “decent” at running, and turned to fundraising.

“With that, I came to realize that this is something I want to do forever, because it changed my entire perspective on life,” Latti said. “I’ve been in law enforcement for 18 years, a great career, but you know, I didn’t feel like doing that anymore and hit a wall. I want to serve the community with the skill sets that I have, and also maximize my skill sets, and want

to serve the community that way.”

He still works with the CBSA, “but kind of checked out,” said Latti, who comes from a family of war veterans and police officers.

“In law enforcement, I was helping the community but it’s a different thing,” he added. “I just want to do this now, and this year I scheduled a bunch of ultra-marathons. Doing that all year, it improved my understanding of running and nutrition and how nuanced it is compared to what I thought about it before. It’s been a learning process, and I found out that I’ve trained too much, so we’ll learn from that and do better next year, for a longer run.”

Money raised during this year’s “Run to Remember” will go toward construction of Honour House’s ranch in Ashcroft following COVIDcaused project delays on the 120-acre site, overlooking the South Thompson River.

For his planned fastest run across Canada in 2025, Latti will have to break Dave Proctor’s record of 67 days, 10 hours. The Albertan set the mark last July, and someone else might break Proctor’s record in the next couple of years, before Latti gets running for real.

“This is my way of making a difference in the world, while at the same time, becoming a better version of myself,” Latti says.

Latti documents his fundraising efforts on the website sachinmotion.ca, on instagram.com/sach.in.motion and also gofundme.com.

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Michael Stevenson Ph.D., left and SFU president, Joy Johnson pose for a photo above the Michael Stevenson plaque in the grand hall at SFU Surrey in Surrey on Nov. 17. (Photo: Anna Burns)

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SFU Surrey honours university’s 8th president, Michael Stevenson Stevenson recognized as being ‘instrumental in bringing SFU to Surrey’

President of Academic John Waterhouse by his associates, the late Bill Crane, and by their colleague now herself vice president of this university, Joanne Curry,” Anna Burns anna.burns@surreynowleader.com Stevenson said.

Dooley said the legacy of TechBC continues at SFU SFU Surrey unveiled the Surrey, as they have a lot Michael Stevenson plaque in of “applied programming, the grand hall at the Surrey Interactive Arts and Techcampus on Nov. 18. nology, mechatronics system The plaque is to recognize engineering, we’re a very all of the work Stevenson applied program.” did during his terms as SFU MORE PHOTOS ONLINE After Stevenson retired in president (2000-2010).

AT SURREYNOWLEADER.COM 2010, his friends and family Stevenson was the eighth created the Michael Stepresident of SFU and was Under Stevenson’s leader- venson presidential legacy “instrumental in bringing ship, SFU was “awarded the endowment.

SFU to Surrey,” said SteThe endowment supports ability to take over this camphen Dooley, the executive the Michael Stevenson pus and build the programs director of SFU Surrey. and build what SFU Surrey Graduated Scholarship for a Joy Johnson, SFU’s presistudent enrolled in a doctordent, listed Stevenson’s many today,” Dooley said. al program who has shown In a speech, Stevenson accomplishments during his academic excellence at an 10 years as president during acknowledged all the teamwork that went into bringing academic level. the ceremony held at the Johnson said, “This enthe university to Surrey.

Surrey campus on Nov. 17. dowment is now valued at $1 “I want to acknowledge “Michael, on behalf of million, which speaks to just that SFU Surrey would not SFU, thank you for your how much SFU donors and be possible at all if it were years of service to the unipartners respect and value not for the extraordinary versity, your commitment his work and his legacy.” work done by the then Vice to the cause of higher education, and the tenacity that you showed in getting this beautiful campus and its programs established,” Johnson said.

SFU Surrey is where the Technical University of British Columbia (TechBC) was formerly located. When the B.C. government closed TechBC in 2002, all of the programs and staff were transferred to SFU Surrey.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the City Council of the City of Surrey, pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter SBC 2003, c.26, to “Surrey Close and Remove the Dedication of Highway of Portion of Road Adjacent to 6362 and 6370 – 131A Street and 6365 – 132 Street and 13174 and 13190 – 64 Avenue, Bylaw, 2022, No. 20784” at the Regular Council – Public Hearing meeting on the 28th day of November 2022.

A bylaw to remove the dedication of a 668.7 square metre portion of unopened road allowance to facilitate consolidation with the adjacent lands under Development Application No. 7918-0149-00. In accordance with the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c.26, as amended, approval of the disposition of the road will be considered by City Council at a later date.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing, by fax or email to the City Clerk, 13450 - 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8, Fax: (604) 501 7578, email: clerks@surrey.ca, no later than Monday, November 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm. There will also be an opportunity for persons wishing to do so, to make representations to Council at the November 28, 2022 Regular Council - Council meeting. Please note that this is not a Public Hearing item.

Copies of the bylaw and related documents may be viewed in person or online at Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Any inquiries relating to property issues should be referred to the Realty Section (604-598-5700) or for inquiries relating to traffic issues contact the Transportation Planning Section (604-591-4146), Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

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Racks of clothing, organized tidily in rows, await avid browsing, punctuated with hats and other accessories, all neatly arranged.

A collection of crystal and glassware catches the morning light streaming through the windows, casting its reflections on a collectible doll and painted side table.

Small pieces of furniture, shoes, toys, books, photos, jewelry and pictures and other items you find in thrift stores are all on display in the orderly, bright space, as Layla Brassington bustles about, busy with her new business: The Wilder thrift store (1391 Johnston Rd., White Rock).

Born and raised in White Rock, the 22-year-old Earl Marriott grad has a history with thrift stores, as her aunt and uncle own three thrift store locations of The Wildlife Thrift Store (two in Vancouver, one in Toronto).

“It’s something I’ve known and loved my whole life,” Brassington said. “I’ve seen the impact (thrift stores) make and it became a dream of mine to own one someday.”

Brassington said she noticed the building – located on Thrift Avenue at the corner of Johnston Road – become available for lease in September.

Also mother to one-and-a-halfyear-old Daxton, Brassington said she started wondering why her dream was just a dream.

“I thought, why not make my dream a reality?” the young businesswoman said.

Layla Brassington, a 22-year-old entrepreneur, opened her thrift store called The Wilder on Nov. 5. The store is located at 1391 Johnston Rd. in White Rock. (Tricia Weel photo) “I started running the numbers and figuring out the logistics – figuring out how everything could work and discovered it’s doable if I work hard.”

And she has been working hard – seven days a week, in fact, since the store opened Nov. 5. It’s been busy with customers since.

Filled with donations from the community, who responded to her Facebook post, the thrift store offers more than vintage or low-cost finds, she noted.

“Thrift stores are a great way to recycle,” she said, indicating her stock of tidy items.

Just because something is used, that doesn’t make it useless, she notes. ”You can wear it, repurpose it, be creative with it – there are so many uses for so many things.”

Having her son also helped her decide to open the store.

“He’s growing up in this world, which can be a crazy place! And it’s

only going to get crazier. Things are so expensive for so many people… saving wherever you can helps. And I can show him how, by doing this, we help the community and keep all of these things out of the landfill,” she said.

“I realized I can’t help with any change in the world if I don’t actually do anything about it.”

Her mother – who has been her staunch supporter ever since she announced at 12 years old that she was going to own her own thrift store – has graciously helped her with some of the start-up costs, Brassington noted.

Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, the store also accepts donations during business hours (other than large pieces of furniture and printers).

“It makes my heart happy to be doing what I’ve always wanted,” said Brassington.

“Anything is possible when you’re passionate about it.”

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ENGAGE Public mischief

‘I love all of you,’ McCallum says Continued from A1 McCallum, 77, was charged with one count of public mischief contrary to Section 140(2) of the Criminal Code, stemming from an encounter on Sept. 4, 2021 between himself and a group of volunteers that was gathering petition signatures outside the South Point SaveOn-Foods store in South Surrey for a referendum on the policing transition.

Following the verdict, McCallum read out a short statement, at the courthouse entrance, in which he understandably said he’s “pleased with the decision,” thanked his legal team for “their tremendous efforts in this case,” and gave a “special thanks” to his family for their support and understanding.

“I appreciate also the sensitivity of the media in covering my case, and to the people of Surrey, I love you, I love all of you.”

He did not take questions.

His trial began on Oct. 31 and concluded on Nov. 9.

McCallum’s four-lawyer defence team was led by Richard Peck, K.C., opposite Special Prosecutor Richard Fowler.

After a 13-year break from the mayor’s chair, which he occupied from 1996 to 2005, McCallum was sworn in on Nov. 5, 2018 for his fourth term as Surrey’s mayor.

Brenda Locke, of Surrey Connect, defeated him for the mayor’s seat in the Oct. 15, 2022 election by 973 votes.

One of Locke’s election promises was to make McCallum pay for his own legal costs in this case, rather than Surrey taxpayers footing the bill. Locke said she’s instructed city staff to that end, “and that they are to seek outside legal for an opinion regarding the city’s obligation.”

Laurie Guerra, a Safe Surrey Coalition councillor who was defeated along with McCallum on Oct. 15, shed tears of happiness at the verdict. She said she “absolutely” thinks this case damaged McCallum’s prospects of being re-elected.

“Most of the residents in Surrey are law-abiding cit-

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izens. We don’t think for a second that our police and that our Crown prosecutor is going to charge somebody without having a really high threshold that is met in their evidence – but wrong. We were wrong. Even I second-guessed it.”

She thinks the charge was “one of the reasons” that cost him the election.

“I think that paints a bad picture.”

The court heard McCallum told police Debi Johnstone ran over his leg and foot with her Mustang in the parking lot then drove off in a “very dangerous” way.

“I really on this one want to go after her,” he told police.

Fowler said the question was if McCallum intended to mislead police into believing she had done something illegal “by making false statements to the police with the intention to cause Ms. Johnstone to be suspected of having committed an offence.”

“He said she had pinned him,” Fowler told the court.

“That simply did not happen.”

The court reviewed CCTV footage from the grocery store’s entrance looking out into the parking lot where Johnstone confronted McCallum, they had an exchange, she drove off and he then walked to the store.

“It became unpleasantries between the two of us, back and forth,” Johnstone testified. “It was a heated debate.

I told him he was the worst mayor that Surrey ever had.

I told him he was mean-spirited and a liar.”

Johnstone said she didn’t hear, feel or see anything unexpected and doesn’t recall McCallum saying anything to her as she drove off. Later that afternoon, police told her she was being investigated for assault with a weapon and criminal harassment.

“A review of the CCTV video footage clearly shows that Ms. Johnstone had not committed any of the offences suggested by Mr. McCallum’s statement,” Fowler argued before the court.

Defence lawyer Eric Gottardi said in final submissions it is “preposterous” to suggest there was an attempt at public mischief on McCallum’s part, and asked for an acquittal.

“The Crown cannot prove that the accused communicated false information to a peace officer,” Gottardi argued. He said it wasn’t McCallum’s intent to waste police officers’ time or “to get revenge” on Johnstone.

Harris noted the video confirmed McCallum was not pinned against his car and “there’s nothing to suggest that Johnstone’s speed was different from the other vehicles in the lot.”

Nor did anything in the video suggest McCallum was in significant pain, the judge noted. He also considered testimony that adrenaline can suppress pain, which will start to “emerge and intensity as the adrenaline begins to wane.”

He concluded that McCallum and Johnstone being in the same place, at the same place, was a coincidence.

“Despite the coincidence of their simultaneous presence, I find their interaction resulted in Ms. Johnstone’s deliberate and targeted acts,” he said. “After confirming it was Mr. McCallum, she stealthily approached him from behind then, and without warning, she commenced a verbal assault. All of this occurred when Mr. McCallum was simply walking through a parking lot.”

As for McCallum’s claim he was pinned, Harris noted that “the courts have recognized the common sense understanding that the distortion of memory can occur during stressful or traumatic events.”

“I am satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that Ms. Johnstone ran over his foot.”

Johnstone said she’s “disappointed” with the decision. “I remain adamant that I did not run over Mr. McCallum’s foot with my car.”

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.C.’s freshly-minted Premier David Eby has announced plans to deal with our housing crisis by introducing a Housing Supply Act – which will give his government more power to rustle cities into meeting annual housing targets to increase the stock – and also amend the Strata Property Act. (See story on page 17.)

Eby is under considerable pressure to get cracking, as the Trudeau government intends to welcome half-a-million new immigrants to Canada, per year, by 2025.

Eby’s plan, if passed, will see restrictions end on how many units in a strata-run building

can be rented at one time, and for how long. This, of course, will pit some owners against renters, as everyone tries to secure enough elbow room for themselves and their families.

There are of course good renters and good owners, as well as bad renters and bad owners.

Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC, expresses concern that Eby’s move will create a lot more competition for strata units as they come available.

Rental bylaws in stratas keep such communities stable, Gioventu argues, because they discourage investors who don’t intend to reside at the property

from buying up a bunch of units while they wait for redevelopment, simply because they can’t rent them out. Such scenarios need to be addressed.

Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman’s point is also well-taken that all levels of government must work together to deliver a workable housing policy that eases the burden land developers shoulder thanks to rising interest rates, red tape and “federal programs that are currently failing.”

Politicians are elected to a higher purpose than simply heaping challenges on the citizenry in the hope that things will work out.

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Column

Huge city like Surrey must receive its fair share of health resources The only alternative was crossing the Fraser River to access the Royal Columbian Hospital.

GuestColumn The battle-weary veterans and their families found the lack of Jane Adams accessible health care increasingly unfair and intolerable and rallied Returning veterans of the Second the population to raise 50 per cent World War were the catalyst for the of the construction cost of the first 150-bed Surrey Memorial Hospiconstruction of Surrey Memorial tal. It took them 10 years but they Hospital. raised the funds.

The northern slopes of Surrey Upon completion of their fundhad been heavily logged throughraising, they experienced a setback out the late 19th and early 20th when the government refused to centuries, creating vast tracts of honour its 50-per-cent commitbuildable land for returning servicemen and their families. During ment. The courageous women of Surrey, who had by this time this period of rapid population growth, the municipality of Surrey, formed an auxiliary, refused to accept the government’s reversal. which then encompassed current day White Rock, had a small com- They donned their hats and gloves, leased several fixed winged planes munity hospital in its most southfrom Boundary Bay Airport, and erly corner. It was distant and inaccessible for the growing northern flew to Victoria to confront the premier in the legislature. and central-based population.

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Their visit was successful and construction on Surrey Hospital Memorial began within a year.

Sixty-seven years later, those courageous women, their husbands and their many supporters would be remarkably proud of the role Surrey Memorial Hospital played in the recent pandemic.

The hospital’s talented medical teams were called upon to treat the sickest B.C. residents. Patients came to Surrey from every corner of the province, benefited from the best care and experienced the best outcomes in the world.

Surrey Memorial Hospital is an integral part of B.C.’s health ecosystem.

It is therefore disappointing that investment on a per capita basis, in specialty services and infrastructure, consistently lags behind the rest of Canada.

Surrey is Western Canada’s fast-

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est growing large city, expanding by 9.7 per cent since 2016 and yet it remains the only large city in Canada without an Emergency Department (ED) funded to treat the three leading causes of sudden death: heart attack, stroke and trauma.

Nothing has changed since the 1940s, those services are still only available north of the Fraser River.

Surrey, despite having more children per capita than any other Western Canadian city, has had a net decrease in pediatric beds over the last two decades. Surrey slumped from 24 to 16 of B.C.’s 443 pediatric hospital beds.

The City of Surrey has B.C.’s highest birth rate but it has only gained four new maternity beds in 21 years. The Surrey School district, by comparison, added a 650-student elementary school and a 700-space secondary school in

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the 2022/23 year alone.

As a result of the lack of enough specialized services, last year BC Ambulance transported 1,683 Surrey residents from Surrey Memorial Hospital to other cities for urgent care.

The three leading reasons patients were transferred were heart attacks, strokes and pediatric specialized services.

The courage and tenacity shown by the veterans in the ’40s and ’50s is what is required today if Surrey is to receive its fair share of health resources.

Community campaigning is the single most effective method of convincing all stakeholders to actively plan and build the services and infrastructure necessary for a healthy Surrey.

Jane Adams is president and CEO of Surrey Hospitals Foundation.

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• Rotten tomatoes to the low-life who stole my wallet. I am an 80-yearold senior. Do you have any idea of the trauma, inconvenience and hardship you caused me? How do you sleep at night?

• Red roses to Mayor Brenda Locke for standing true to her campaign promise, cancelling the costly and unwanted municipal police transition.

Rotten tomatoes to SPS Police Chief Norm Lipinsky for continuing to spend more money on a failed experiment. Give up Chief Lipinsky, you lost. Please leave with some kind of dignity.

• Beautiful red roses to Mayor Brenda Locke.

I’m so touched to hear your apology to the seven senior citizens from Keep the RCMP in Surrey. That speaks volumes about your good character. Thank you so much for acknowledging how everyone in our

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Policing fiasco was missed opportunity that cost us millions The Editor, What a missed opportunity.

The debates over policing in Surrey could have provided the opportunity for a thoughtful and well-considered deliberation on community wellbeing in the city.

An opportunity was missed for seriously addressing structural conditions – housing costs, poverty, youth unemployment, toxic drug supplies – that impact wellbeing.

Instead, the policing issue needlessly became a fiasco, limited to an unhelpful dichotomy in which choices were posed as either the RCMP or a municipal force.

This dichotomy marginalized considerations of other social resources that contribute to public safety and wellbeing and how they might be negatively impacted by a further diversion of public resources into more policing – as in the tens of millions spent, and now apparently wasted, on a police transition.

Formal politics too became unfortunately caught in this dichotomy with Brenda Locke and her slate siding with the RCMP against

tain the RCMP in Surrey.

We badly need our own municipal police force. Our rising crime z Email your letters to the editor rate is a problem that must be dealt to edit@surreynowleader.com with on a community policing level, with police presence visible Doug McCallum and his slate’s on our streets. commitment to the Surrey Police The current situation is a real Service. A politics of team sports. problem, not a political football to Once again, broader approaches be played by local politicians. to public safety were relegated to Remember, the mayor will not be the margins. in office pushing her agenda forevOne outcome is certain. That er but our new Surrey Police Seris that hundreds of millions of vice will be, protecting our citizens dollars that could have gone to and fighting our ever-escalating community-based resources and crime statistics. services for community wellbeing I, for one, am tired of RCMP in Surrey have been squandered. releases asking for citizen dash cam An opportunity gone up in smoke. footage, because police presence We can only hope that discuswas nowhere to be seen. This seems sions on public safety going forto be an everyday occurrence, even ward will be more diverse and not though high crime areas are very limited to policing. well known to law enforcement.

A municipal police force will be Dr. Jeff Shantz, Surrey more noticeable on our streets, hence more responsive to crime City needs its own police scenes.

Wake up people, and support our Surrey Police Service initiative.

The Editor, It is time that our new mayor Richard Conley, Surrey moved on with her attempts to re-

What do you think?

Be truthful about costs

What did trial cost us?

The Editor, I’m tired of reading about Doug McCallum being elected on the basis of replacing the RCMP in Surrey.

He only won because he was the only candidate that opposed the LRT down 104th Avenue and King George Boulevard. Had he not taken that position, he would never have been elected.

There has been too much false rhetoric. McCallum had his own agenda regarding the RCMP. They wouldn’t allow him to create the narrative when he was last in office and he had an axe to grind.

The people of Surrey were never given the truth of the cost of the transition. If need be, go to referendum with some truths about the costs.

If it costs every Surrey resident another thousand dollars a year and that’s what they want, then at least tell them the cost and let them decide. It’s their wallet.

The Editor, The trial and legal bantering of former mayor Doug McCallum, after more than a year, is over.

Surrey residents have a right to know what this “show” cost, as it was taxpayer monies that was used to compensate the legal beagles.

Mark Boomhower, Surrey

Phil Evans, Surrey

Robert Priddy, Surrey

Daylight lights are issue The Editor, Once again during a morning journey in heavy fog, I noticed that probably one in three vehicles do not have their rear lights on.

My opinion is that daylight running lights are to blame. This situation is also very common at night.

Perhaps disabling the dashboard lights when daylight lights are running would solve some of the issues. People automatically assume that if their dash is lit up then they have their lights on.

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Developments

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At its first meeting, city council tackles 1,900 homes proposed for North Surrey

18-year-old dies after stabbing in school parking lot

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Surrey city council’s first public hearing Monday, Nov. 14 tackled proposals to build 1,900 dwellings in North Surrey, mostly in towers.

Applicant RDG Guildford East Development Ltd. applied to build at 14723 - 104 Avenue an 18-storey residential tower and a 24-storey mixed-use building containing 430 dwelling units, near Guildford Town Centre.

Nine people registered their opposition but didn’t speak.

“As if the Guildford area needed this development,” Richard Landale told council, noting that 28 trees “are to come down.”

“This is a good example of urban clear-cut,” said Deb Jack, president of Surrey Environmental Partners.

Three other speakers voiced opposition to the application, arguing that schools are overcrowded in the area and more are needed.

Colin Hogan, of Focus Architecture Inc., told council that as far as traffic is concerned the density proposed is “effectively the same as what’s being permitted today.”

He noted that under the Stage 2 Guildford Neighbourhood Plan “there are a number of school sites that are designated in the immediate area.”

Later in the meeting, the Surrey Connect majority denied third reading, on a 5-4 vote.

Mayor Brenda Locke said the application should be sent back to city staff for more consultation.

“The schools in that area, and I know them all too well, are already very crowded,” she said. “That area is already under a lot of pressure right now.”

Coun. Mandeep Nagra noted it takes “years and years” for such

Stutt

Nagra

projects to get before council “and now we’re sending it back for some minor consultations.

“That’s going to take another year, maybe a year and a half. I mean, you know, the applicants have done all their due diligence and staff have recommended this project so I fully support this and I think we need to look at how we’re going to proceed with the future developments, we can’t just send the projects back just to do more, you know, a few more consultations like that.”

Coun. Rob Stutt said the project represents a “significant undertaking and it just absolutely overwhelms the infrastructure, particularly with respect to schools.”

Coun. Mike Bose said delaying projects like this one by another year or more, “We’re just impacting the affordability of housing in the city.”

Coun. Doug Elford echoed that.

“We get criticized for not having enough housing and yet here we are stalling it, we need to move forward with this.”

Meantime, third reading was carried on RDG Guildford West Development Ltd.’s proposal to build at 14683 - 104 Avenue two six-storey apartment buildings with 187 dwelling units and underground parking.

Seven people registered their opposition at the public hearing

association and the community at large and it seems to me, what I’ve heard from both sides, is it’s not that far away from satisfying both needs and I think perhaps that it be given a chance to proceed.”

Elford noted there will be “a lot of towers along this route in the future, and this is the beginning and it’s actually convenient because it’s designed to actually be completed when the SkyTrain is completed. I think it’s the first in the queue.”

Nagra said he “fully” supports the project, calling it “a good addition to Fleetwood” in light of the SkyTrain extension into Langley.

Coun. Linda Annis called it a “great” project but expressed concern about the proximity of large towers to single family residences.

“I understand the need for the towers but we also need to respect the neighbourhood as well.”

She asked city staff to work with the developer to provide “some z See HOUSING, page 17 sort of a buffer.”

During the public hearing, speakers expressed concern about the Council approved third reading need for affordable rental units as on this one.

But council referred back to city opposed to strata units for sale, that the buildings are “too tall,” staff Bucci Fleetwood Holdings Ltd.’s application, which had been that the project would be more appropriate for a city centre as up for third reading consideration, to build at 16065 and 16099 opposed to a town centre, about (16111) Fraser Highway two high- increased traffic volume, and lack of schools in the area. rise mixed-use buildings and a Agent Troy Abromaitis, of Bucci mid-rise residential building as part Investment Corporation, told of a multi-phased development, “and the creation of a lot for park council the developer has worked “transparently” with the city. purposes.”

Anita Huberman, CEO of the This last application features Surrey Board of Trade, encouraged three towers at 42, 37 and 15 stocouncil to approve the project, reys, containing 1,130 apartments which she said would “revitalize” and townhouse-style units. and “really emblazon a thriving “This again is a very ambitious community in the Fleetwood area.” project that may be overwhelming “This is a destination economic infrastructure,” Stutt said. “I realasset for the city of Surrey,” Huize that the developer’s been quite berman said. co-operative with the community on this one and of those who did speak, three expressed similar concerns to the previous project about there not being enough schools in the area to sustain an increased population and that this project would push more children into school portables.

Landale also spoke to QE Holdings Inc.’s application to build at 9470, 9482 and 9492 - 134 Street and 13428 - 95 Avenue a six-storey apartment building containing approximately 152 dwellings.

He spoke to all 11 items on the Nov. 14 public hearing agenda.

“Please allow me to be really annoyed,” he said of this project.

“Another development in the city centre concrete jungle. There are very little remaining trees left. This developer would destroy all 90 mature trees, decimate the last remaining stand to replace them with 38 tiny twigs.”

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An 18-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the parking lot of Tamanawis Secondary school in Newton on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 22).

Surrey RCMP say they responded to reports of a stabbing outside the school at 12:08 p.m. They say a man who was suffering from stab wounds was taken to hospital but did not survive.

Police say they have arrested a suspect “who has been transported to Surrey RCMP cells.”

In a statement released Tuesday, Ian McGennis, the principal of Tamanawis Secondary school, stated that the stabbing victim was “not a member of our school community.”

McGennis added, the school was placed “on a hold and secure, which involves everyone remaining inside the school as exterior doors are secured.”

Meanwhile, a tweet sent at 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday by someone claiming to be a student at Tamanawis stated, “today an assailant went on a stabbing spree outside my school. The condition of those attacked is unknown, but our classes were locked, RCMP was on its toes in and around the building.”

Counselling will be made available to students.

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Surrey saw ‘impressive’ 3.9% job growth in October above onset of pandemic to the needs of enterprises and labour markets.

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well as social and occupational mobility.”

The Surrey Board of Trade also reported an “impressive” four per cent increase in employment in this city in August – 11,793 jobs more than before the outset of the pandemic in February 2020 and nearly 37,000 higher than the lowest job levels recorded in April of that year.

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In Surey, October saw an “impressive” 3.9 per cent growth in employment. (Black Press file photo)

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BE HEARD

The latest labour market report released by the Surrey Board of Trade indicates October saw an “impressive” 3.9 per cent growth in employment – more than 11,600 jobs – above that of February, 2020, early into the pandemic.

Moreover, that’s roughly 36,500 jobs more than Surrey’s lowest job levels in April 2020.

Anita Huberman, CEO of the board, says tracking labour market trends “in an ongoing way” helps develop a “suitably skilled workforce, a broad availability of good-quality education as a foundation for future training, and a close matching of skills supply

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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 https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/14886.aspx follow the instructions regarding the sign up process.

http://www.surrey.ca 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.

“Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20751” “Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20752” Application:

7920-0062-00

Location:

5872 - 152 Street

Purpose of Bylaws and Development Variance Permit: The applicant is requesting to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) Figure 5: Suburban Density Exception Areas for the subject site shown shaded in grey on the location map by removing the site from the Suburban Density Exception Area. The proposal also includes rezoning the same site from Half-Acre Residential Zone to Quarter Acre Residential Zone in order to subdivide from one into two suburban single family lots, and to permit retention of the existing single family dwelling on Lot 1.

In addition, the proposal includes a Development Variance Permit to reduce the minimum (east) rear yard principal building setback from 7.5 metres to 3.85 metres to the principal building face on proposed Lot 1, and reduce the minimum (south) side yard principal building setback from 2.4 metres to 1.75 metres to the principal building face on proposed Lot 1, to retain the existing building on Lot 1.

“Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20770” Application:

7922-0091-00

Location:

10945 - 142 Street (10947 – 142 Street)

Purpose of Bylaw and Development Variance Permit: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site shown shaded in grey on the location map from Single Family Residential Zone to Duplex Residential Zone in order to bring an existing, non-conforming duplex into compliance under the appropriate zone in the Zoning Bylaw No. 12000 for future strata conversion.

In addition, the proposal includes a Development Variance Permit to reduce the minimum lot width from 24 metres to 23 metres.

“Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20776” “Surrey Comprehensive Development Zone 91 (CD 91), Bylaw, 2022, No. 20777” Application:

7917-0427-00

Location:

8483 and 8495 164 Street

Purpose of Bylaws: The applicant is requesting to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) Figure 3: General Land Use Designations, to redesignate the site shown shaded in grey on the location map from Urban to Multiple Residential and amend Table 7a: Land Use Designation Exceptions by adding site specific permission for the same site to permit a density up to 2.16 FAR. The proposal also includes rezoning the subject site shown shaded in grey on the location map from Single Family Residential Zone to Comprehensive Development Zone in order to develop a 5-storey apartment building with approximately 55 units.

“Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20762” Application:

7917-0085-00

Location:

15864 - 112 Avenue

Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site shown shaded in grey on the location map from One-Acre Residential Zone to Single Family Residential Zone in order to subdivide the subject site into six single family residential lots.

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INFORM Crime

Police investigating indecent act near North Delta secondary school bobble on top, and had AirPods in his ears.

Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area of Burnsview Secondary on Nov. 18 between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. and who may have seen this man, or who may have dash camera or home security footage recorded in the same area, to contact the Delta Police Department at 604-946-4411.

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Asian, 20 to 30 years old, standing 6’ tall and with broad shoulders.

He was wearing a sky blue toque with a gray zip-up hoodie, a black windbreaker and blue jeans at the time of the incident.

Police say they cannot confirm whether the two incidents are connected, but say the possibility is being considered and evidence from both files is being compared.

A similar incident was reported in the same area in January of this year.

According to a DPD release issued at the time, police were notified after a youth saw man who appeared to be masturbating on a path north of Burnsview near the end of 77th Avenue at around 9 a.m. on Jan. 21.

The man was described as South

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Police are investigating a report of a man committing an indecent act near Burnsview Secondary School in North Delta Friday morning (Nov. 18).

According to a DPD press release, a witness observed a man masturbating in the wooded area

behind the school at about 11:37 a.m. Police say the man ran away after being seen.

The suspect is described as South Asian or dark-skinned, 25 to 30 years old, standing between 5’ 8” and 6’ tall with a short beard, large nose and large lips. He was wearing a black puffer jacket, red t-shirt, black jeans, black shoes and a black toque with a brown

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Fax or mail a letter to City Hall: 13450 - 104 Avenue, V3T 1V8 Fax: 604-501-7578 Please refer to the City of Surrey

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http://www.surrey.ca 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.

“Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20764” Application:

7918-0108-00

Location:

14124 - 113A Avenue

Purpose of Bylaw and Development Variance Permit: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site shown shaded in grey on the location map from Single Family Residential Zone to Single Family Residential (13) Zone in order to subdivide the subject site into two single family small lots.

In addition, the proposal includes a Development Variance Permit to reduce the minimum lot depth for a Type II Lot from 24 metres to 21 metres for proposed Lots 1 and 2.

“Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment Bylaw, 2009, No. 17031, Amendment Bylaw, 2010, No. 17269, Amendment Bylaw, 2012, No. 17708, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20741” Application:

7922-0202-00

Location:

7475 - 135 Street (Unit 107 and 108)

Purpose of Bylaw and Development Variance Permit: The applicant is requesting to amend Comprehensive Development Bylaw No. 17031 in order to permit a small-scale drug store in association with a new medical clinic on the lot. The amendment also includes housekeeping changes to remove obsolete imperial equivalency measurements.

In addition, the proposal includes a Development Variance Permit to reduce the minimum separation requirement between drug stores, small-scale drug stores or methadone dispensaries from 400 metres to 20 metres.

“Surrey Comprehensive Development Zone 84 (CD 84), Bylaw, 2022, No. 20744” Application: 7922-0040-00 Location: 10135 - 173 Street Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject site from Half-Acre Residential Zone to Comprehensive Development Zone in order to allow subdivision into two single family lots.

“Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20748” “Surrey Comprehensive Development Zone 90 (CD 90), Bylaw, 2022, No. 20749” Application:

7921-0189-00

Location:

9537 Prince Charles Boulevard

Purpose of Bylaws: The applicant is seeking to amend the Official Community Plan Table 7a: Land Use Designation Exceptions by adding site specific permission for the subject site to permit a density up to 1.70 FAR. The proposal also includes rezoning the subject site from Multiple Residential 15 Zone to Comprehensive Development Zone in order to permit the development of two residential buildings of 5- and 6-storeys and one 6 storey mixed-use building containing approximately 175 affordable rental dwelling units for people of Indigenous ancestry.

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In preparation for the construction of the water main, Metro Vancouver’s contractor will begin the removal of the median along Scott Road/120 Street. This will provide space for an additional lane and will ensure traffic can move safely in both directions for the remainder of the project.

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Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing construction impacts whenever possible; impacts on 120 Street/Scott Road include: • Lane closures – lane closures will be in effect for both northbound and southbound traffic; one lane in each direction will be maintained at all times • Restricted access – left turns onto 120 Street/Scott Road will be restricted in the work areas • Noise – there may be noise associated with this work, but crews will attempt to reduce noise impacts on nearby residents and businesses whenever possible For safety, motorists are asked to reduce speed in the area and follow the direction of signage and traffic control personnel. Motorists and cyclists should expect delays or plan an alternate route. Emergency services will have access to properties at all times.

Typical hours of work for the median removal will be: • Monday to Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm • Saturdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm A community liaison is available to answer questions and listen to concerns throughout the project.

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Surrey drug dealer whose sister was murdered loses appeal for leniency Tom Zytaruk tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com

A man sentenced to nine months in jail and six months probation for selling cocaine and oxycodone to undercover Surrey Mounties on four occasions in a dial-adope drug trafficking operation has been denied a lesser sentence he sought on appeal to take care of his mother after his sister was murdered.

Tenzin Jamyang Garie, 26, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and possession, aiming for 18 months of house arrest but a Surrey provincial court judge gave him the jail sentence instead.

On appeal, in the Court of Appeal for British Columbia in Vancouver, Garie sought a suspended sentence or a 90-day intermittent sentence, given a “change in his personal circumstances” arising from the murder of his sister last month and that his mother will suffer hardship if he’s jailed.

The court heard Garie’s sister was the victim of a double homicide in Burnaby.

Garie was sentenced Nov. 16, 2021, filed his notice of appeal five days later, was granted leave to appeal and was released on bail on Nov. 30. He sought to serve his sentence in the community because, since his sister’s death, he and his brother have “assumed responsibility for providing care and financial assistance to their mother who has taken a leave from her employment,” Justice Sunni Stromberg-Stein

noted in her Nov. 10 reasons for judgment.

She also noted that once Bill C-5 introduced by the Trudeau government is proclaimed a conditional sentence order (CSO) would become “an available sentencing option” for his offences but the bill is presently in its third reading in the Senate and a CSO is not available to him now.

“Mr. Garie reports he was recruited to sell cocaine and oxycodone by an older relative, and did so for six to eight months,” Stromberg-Stein noted. “He never used the drugs he was selling.

He earned approximately $1,000 a week selling drugs, and he saw it as an easy way to make money. The Crown described Mr. Garie as a low-level trafficker.”

Stromberg-Stein also noted in her reasons that the sentencing judge described Surrey and the Lower Mainland “as ‘overrun’ with the type of drugs Mr. Garie was trafficking, and observed that dial-a-dope operations make it easy to distribute these drugs in residential areas, and to people who are addicted.”

“The judge made no error in concluding that, in Mr. Garie’s case, a CSO was inconsistent with the fundamental purpose and principles of sentencing, having regard to the gravity of the offences and the high moral blameworthiness of Mr. Garie,” the higher-court judge decided.

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sentence, followed by six months’ probation, in Mr. Garie’s case, is far from being demonstrably unfit.

If anything can be said, it is very lenient.”

Stromberg-Stein also found “potential hardship on Garie’s mother has no bearing on the outcome of this appeal, which is to determine whether the judge erred in principle or imposed a demonstrably unfit sentence having regard to the gravity of the offences and Mr. Garie’s moral culpability.

“While the situation is tragic, it does not give rise to the sort of exceptional personal circumstance that would justify going outside the identified generally applicable range of sentence to craft a non-custodial sentence in a case such as this,” she decided. “Such evidence cannot be used to reduce an otherwise fit sentence to a point where it is no longer fit and proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the moral culpability of the offender.”

The appeal court judge determined that the Surrey provincial court judge was not in error, and that a CSO, suspended sentence or a 90-day intermittent sentence is not a “fit” sentence.

“The sentence imposed was fit. It was proportionate to the gravity of the offences and the moral culpability of Mr. Garie,” she said. “I would dismiss the appeal.”

Justice Christopher Grauer and Justice Ronald Skolrood agreed.

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INFORM Housing crisis

Eby wants more hands-on role on increasing housing supply B.C. drills down on some age-restrictive stratas, strata rentals and municipal targets in new housing measures

are currently covered by those restrictions, 2,900 of which have applied for a vacancy tax exemption.

If passed, these changes will come into effect immediately.

Tony Gioventu, executive Jane Skrypnek, Tom Zytaruk Locke Eby director of the CondominiBlack Press Media um Home Owners Association of BC, said there’s “a will have “substantial imlot of people that are unhappacts” on the housing marB.C. Premier David Eby py about it.” plans to tackle the province’s ket, co-ordination with the “The real constituency federal government “is also housing crisis by workwho’s going to be affected necessary. ing with municipalities to here are strata corporations “The housing targets do streamline approval processbuilt before 2010 and a huge es and removing restrictions not consider the burden number of them are less than developers face because of from strata-run buildings.

The former housing minis- rising interest rates, red tape 50 units, they’re self-managed. These are volunteers ter announced his plan Mon- and federal programs that day (Nov. 21), just days after are currently failing. We also running strata councils, there are no managers available need to ensure that there being sworn in as premier, but they can hire, it’s not are incentives for not-forwith a proposed Housing affordable.” These, he said, Supply Act and amendments profit developers to build below-market rental units for will have to deal with being to the Strata Property Act. landlords and “tenancy our workforce,” she said.

If passed, the Housing problems” in addition to “all Last month, Mayor BrenSupply Act will give the of the other day-to-day opda Locke said that a “housprovince a far more handserations of their strata coron role in determining what ing summit” will be held in porations. So, this is really municipalities need to do to Surrey next spring as the going to dynamically change city grapples with a crisis in increase housing and what all of those communities. It’s affordable housing. timeline they must accom“I did talk to Premier Eby going to be tough.” plish it under. It builds off “It’s going to open up a the Housing Needs Reports about it as well, and that lot more competition for it will be very specific and B.C. introduced in 2019, the units that are coming only for Surrey, that we will which municipalities are up available on the market,” required to submit every five do something here,” Locke years to report on their local said, adding that 41,000 new Gioventu said. “One of the homes are needed to keep up things that kept these comhousing situation. munities really stable is the with growth.

Under the new act, the fact that they have rental If passed, the Housing minister responsible for bylaws, so nobody’s coming Supply Act will come into housing – now Murray in and buying up four units effect in mid-2023, at which Rankin – will use those reand holding them, waiting ports, along with community point an initial eight to 10 plans and census data, to de- municipalities will be select- for redevelopment, because termine which municipalities ed to work with the province they can’t rent them. They’re in a market where you have and set annual housing tarhave the highest projected to live there, which is great growth and greatest housing gets.

– it keeps their community More immediately, the needs. These municipalities stable. But that’s going to province is hoping to pass will be required to work change.” changes to the Strata Prophand-in-hand with the Noticeably absent from housing minister to develop erty Act. Under the updated the announcements were act, stratas will no longer targets on areas including some of the promises Eby be allowed to restrict resirentals and affordable and campaigned on earlier this dents based on their age or social housing. year, such as a $500-million whether they have children.

If targets aren’t met, the minister will have the power Only strata-run buildings for rental-housing fund for non-profits to buy buildings, people aged 55-plus will be to issue directives and reca tax on flipping homes exempt from this. ommend compliance meaand a plan to allow home Stratas will also have to sures. builders in urban centres to “My hope is that we never end restrictions on how many units in a building can replace single-family homes have to use that,” Eby said with three units instead. be rented at once and for Monday. But, he added, “It Eby said Monday these does have teeth and it needs how long. They will, howideas are still on the table, ever, still be allowed to ban to have teeth to ensure we but require further work beshort-term rentals, such as reach these goals.” fore they can be brought into Airbnbs.

Surrey Board of Trade reality.

Eby said they estimate CEO Anita Huberman – With a file by Anna Burns about 300,000 strata units noted while these changes

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Music/dance

Another ‘Nutcracker’ for orchestra as fund grows an orchestra that plays classics like Bach and Haydn and reflects the city’s ethnically diverse and youthful demographic.

On the web, the endowment fund is posted on surreycares.org/surrey-city-orchestra-endowment.

Next month, Royal City Youth Ballet’s version of “The Nutcracker” will return to Surrey Arts Centre on the weekend of Dec. 10-11, for four shows. For details visit tickets. surrey.ca, or call 604-501-5566.

Tom Zillich That same weekend, Ballet BC tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com will welcome Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet to the Queen Elizabeth With a cultural twist, Surrey City Theatre stage in Vancouver with Orchestra plans to stage another an “iconic, distinctly Canadian re“Nutcracker” at Chandos Pattison telling” of “The Nutcracker” from Auditorium.

The Surrey City Orchestra-led performance of “The Nutcracker” in 2019 at Chandos Pattison Auditorium, where a similar music-dance Dec. 9-11. Tickets start at $25 at The Fraser Heights-area theatre production returns on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Photo: facebook.com/surreycityorchestra) balletbc.com. is where musicians and dancers will fund will support programs to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet bring Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet The seasonal favourite will be led season was in 2019-20, just before is set on Christmas Eve at Clara’s the COVID-19 pandemic shut down bolster city culture and offer local to life for one night only, on Satby conductor Leslie Dala, known professional musicians an opportu- home, where her parents are hosting live performances of all kinds. urday, Nov. 26. Show tickets range for his work with Vancouver Bach nity to perform and teach in Surrey. a party. After Clara’s grand-uncle, This month, fundraising initiafrom $20 to $30 at the door, and Choir, Vancouver Opera and The We aim to support and attract upHerr Drosselmeyer, presents her online at eventbrite.ca.

Goh Ballet. Choreography is direct- tives are underway at SurreyCares and-coming artists and support city with an enchanted Nutcracker toy Pre-pandemic, in 2019, the ored by Tyra Sargeant, Larissa Trafa- Community Foundation to raise culture in a city with a young popsoldier and the party ends, Clara $50,000 in support of the Surrey chestra filled the Chandos with a nanko and Lisa Jordan. ulation (as) 25 per cent of Surrey’s falls asleep – and dreams.

City Orchestra endowment fund. similar, family-friendly production Surrey City Orchestra will perpopulation is under 19.”

“In her dream, her Nutcracker The foundation and orchestra will of “The Nutcracker.” form an abridged, 90-minute versoldier fights a battle and transports sion of Tchaikovsky’s score, a dance apply for matching funds through This time around, the show will The Surrey City Orchestra’s 30 her on a sleigh through the Land of feature professional musicians along- soundtrack for Snowflake, Mother the Canada Cultural Investment permanent members currently play Fund Endowment Incentives Proin churches and schools because they Snow to the Land of Sweets, where side dancers from schools in Surrey, Ginger and Sugar Plum Fairy and she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and gram, with a deadline of Nov. 28 other familiar characters. lack a permanent centre, notes a including Central Ballet Academy for this wave of the campaign.

Show time is 7:30 p.m. at Channews release from SurreyCares Com- people from far-away lands,” says a and Kvitka Ukrainian School of “Surrey is the only city in Canada munity Foundation. The orchestra’s post on the website.

Dance, and guests from Vancouver’s dos Pattison Auditorium, at Pacific “The ballet closes as Drosselmeythat lacks a professional orchestra, long-term vision is to build an estabAcademy (10238 168 St., Surrey).

Ammara Dance Company. and we’d like to give it one,” says For more details, visit surreycilished arts institute based on the cur- er brings Clara back from her Also involved are young singers dream, still cradling her Nutcracker Ellen Farrugia, president of the or- rent professional orchestra model. tyorchestra.org or facebook.com/ with the award-winning Surrey chestra (SCO). surreycityorchestra.

Children’s Choir, directed by SteStuart Martin, music director and soldier and treasuring her wonderful dream.”

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‘Sleeping Beauty’ kicks off panto season with Motown sounds Other local shows include ‘The Snow Queen: A Frozen Adventure’ and ‘The Magic Flute’ Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

Surrey’s season of silly pantomime starts this week — not a moment too soon for people who love watching the family-friendly shows and those who enjoy playing in them.

Fraser Valley Musical Theatre kicks off with a “Sleeping Beauty” musical comedy at Surrey Arts Centre’s Main Stage, starting Nov. 23, followed there by Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s “The Snow Queen: A Frozen Adventure,” opening Dec. 16. White Rock Players have their own panto hitting the stage with “The Magic Flute,” which starts a four-week run on Nov. 30.

The Fraser Valley company had worked to get “Sleeping Beauty” to the stage last winter as its annual

Three of the actors in Fraser Valley Musical Theatre’s “Sleeping Beauty” pantomime are, from left, Jill Leavitt (as Princess Fedora), Miriah Reitmeier (Prince Hector) and Paige Thomsen (Black Fairy). (Submitted photos: Ahnika Airey/AJRA Media) panto, but the pandemic delayed those plans.

Now the company’s goal is to welcome audiences back to the theatre at Bear Creek Park with a fun, Motown music-filled show.

“I think people have gotten out of the habit of going to live theatre,

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but we have good talent this year, a good show,” raved Tim Tucker, music director.

FVMT president Jim Nelson says “Sleeping Beauty” experienced a surge in early sales, something not seen since pre-COVID times.

“It seems many audience mem-

bers are eager to get out for some fun and relaxation in their lives,” he said. “Pantos are always about feeling good, and FVMT can certainly promise you that.”

The panto, like others, is reason to boo the villains, cheer the “good guys” and witness a slightly twisted version of a Disney classic.

There’s a king, queen and royal court with some very interesting traits, a royal postman beset by two very mischief-making kids, fairies and “sneaky” bushes, among other characters.

The show’s live music, meanwhile, will be played by a five-piece band led by Tucker.

“Most of the other local pantos do not have a live band for pantos, but we’ve done it since Day 1,” Tucker explained.

“Panto is casual entertainment, right, and it’s fun because it’s interactive with the audience, but that also creates a risk of improv, including the order of things and how they go on stage. So if you’re using tracks (recorded music) and somebody screws up, then you’re stuck.

So that’s part of having a band, plus the sound is better when you can use

live instruments.”

Tucker says “Sleeping Beauty” features songs by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and other Motown-era hit-makers.

Written by Stephen Curtis, the two-hour show has rehearsed at Valley View funeral home in Newton and also St. Cuthbert’s church in North Delta. This year’s cast isn’t as big as previous pantos staged by the company, Tucker noted.

“To be honest it was difficult getting people out (to audition) this year, and we’re still COVID-sensitive,” he said. “Some people told us they’re not quite ready to step out of their comfort zone yet and be part of something like this, so there’s some resistance there.”

At Surrey Arts Centre (13780 88 Ave.), “Sleeping Beauty” will be staged nine times from Nov. 23 to Dec. 4, with both evening and afternoon shows. Buy tickets on tickets. surrey.ca, or call 604-501-5566. For four or more seats, phone the box office for family/group pricing.

Spectators are asked to bring an unwrapped toy and place it under a tree in the theatre, for donation to Surrey Christmas Bureau.

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Dec. 1 will be a busy and very musical day for Surrey’s Bergmann Piano Duo and celebrated Canadian clarinetist James Campbell.

Next Thursday, they’re set to perform a morning concert in Maple Ridge before travelling a few kilometres south for another concert at Surrey Arts Centre’s Studio Theatre, just a couple hours later.

The Surrey “coffee concert,” which starts at 2 p.m., promises a pre-show social hour with sweet treats. Tickets range from $30-$35 on tickets.surrey.ca.

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Clarinetist James Campbell will perform at Surrey Arts Centre with Bergmann Piano Duo on Thursday, Dec. 1. ture the clarinet in repertoire throughout the centuries, from Mozart, Saint Saens to Poulenc, even some jazz, demonstrating how the clarinet remains a favourite instrument for so many composers.

Campbell’s bio details how he’s been named Canada’s Artist of the Year, awarded the Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilee medals, an Honourary Doctor of Law and the Order of Canada.

He has performed

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Campbell collaborated with Glenn Gould and Aaron Copland, and toured with over 35 string quartets, including the Guarneri, Amadeus and Vermeer.

Campbell has been artistic director of the Festival of the Sound since 1985, was a Professor of Music at Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University for more than two decades (until 2019) and continues to give masterclasses worldwide.

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At Surrey church, a stormy story of five gay women in cabin (Amy Starkey) and old college pal “Perfect” Peggy (Jennifer Tiles).

While snow falls, sparks Played out at a Surrey fly as Ellie searches to hear church is the funny, bitthe elusive “wind chimes” tersweet story of five gay of true love – but with who women trapped in a cabin among the oddball mix of during a snowstorm.

Produced by Pivot Theatre, cabin guests?

The play’s story riffs on “A Late Snow” opened a second chances in life, and week-long, seven-show run entertains with some snappy at Bethany-Newton United dialogue, poignant moments Church last Thursday night of liberation and lively per(Nov. 17). formances by the cast of five.

Jane Chamber’s script is The church venue is a a good fit for the year-old recent find for Pivot. Concommunity theatre compaference-style chairs are ny, which aims to provide “a safer space for its artists, positioned in a few rows, no matter their background, and stage lights have been race, gender, orientation, or brought in for the production. There is no curtain, and ability.” only the bedroom scenes are Set in the 1970s, “A Late performed on a proper stage.

Snow” follows lesbian colIt was chilly in there on openlege professor Ellie (Taylor Stutchbury), who must deal ing night, and the church’s high vaulted ceiling probably with her past, present and doesn’t help with that. future lovers, including alFor one performance, on coholic antiques dealer Pat Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m., (Nicki Regnier), adoring understudies Abigail Walkyoung Quincey (Rachel Gadd), famous writer Margo ner (as Margo) and Kelly Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

The opening-night curtain call for “A Late Snow” actors Nicki Regnier, Jennifer Tiles, Taylor Stutchbury, Amy Starkey and Rachel Gadd, from left to right, at Bethany-Newton United Church in Surrey on Thursday, Nov. 17.

(Photo: Tom Zillich) sound will be adjusted for those with sensory difficulties, and patrons are free to exit and enter the theatre

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During the run of the show, Pivot Theatre welcomes donations of winter items (coats, hats, gloves, etc.), for donation to FRAFCA (Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association).

This week, Pivot is holding auditions at the church for Margaret Shearman’s new play “Confetti,” for a run of shows in February. Directed

by Hayden Clewes, the play offers a story of Audrey, a senior citizen who has voluntarily checked into The Haven seniors residence to avoid money-grubbing family members. When they find her, Audrey leans a little too heavily on her grandchild, leading to conflict and the surfacing of true feelings.

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GO! Events guide CHRISTMAS Lumagica returns to Cloverdale Fairgrounds from Nov. 25 to Dec. 30, featuring “the brightest light festival in British Columbia” with live music, food, vendors, Santa and more. Info: lumagica.ca.

Surrey Santa Parade of Lights/Big Rigs for Kids returns to Cloverdale on Sunday, Dec. 4, starting at 5 p.m. Parade route and other details found on surreysantaparade.com.

Daydreams”: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs Surrey Nights series concert Dec. 3 at Bell Performing Arts Centre. “One of the great pianists of our time, Sergei Babayan, makes his long-awaited debut with the VSO playing Mozart.” Tickets/info: vancouversymphony.ca.

Infinitus: String trio mixes classical music with beatboxing and body percussion, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at city hall’s Centre Stage, part of Surrey Spark Stages

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“Caught in a late spring snowstorm, college English professor Ellie is trapped in a snowbound cabin with her current lover, her former lover, her very first lover, and her future partner.

Directed by Cathie Young.”

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“Sleeping Beauty: The Musical Panto” staged

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Nov. 17-26 (select dates), events for kids. Tickets $21, 604-501-5566, tickets. surrey.ca.

“Holly Jolly Christmas” with Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Surrey Arts Centre’s Main Stage.

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“Following A Star”: Crescendo Operatic Society’s production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” a one-act opera

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“A Wonderheads Christmas Carol” returns Dec. 6 to Bell Performing

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CRAFT FAIRS Whalley Community Improvement Association hosts Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, Dec. 3 from 11 am to 3 pm in Surrey City Centre Library, 10350

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“Delicious festive food, craft tables, a raffle draw to win beautiful door prizes. Admission is nonperishable food donation or items to the Surrey Food Bank.” Info: Email whalleycia@gmail.com.

GALLERIES Surrey Art Gallery: Gallery at Bear Creek Park, 88 Ave./King George Blvd.

604-501-5566, Surrey.ca/ artgallery. “Concealed Cultures: Visualizing the

Black Vernacular,” to Dec. 11, with “I see; I breath; I am!”; “Henry Tsang: Tansy Point,” to Dec. 11; Video installation “Zachery Cameron Longboy: Guardian of Sleep,” to Nov. 26.

Thursday Artist Talks: Events hosted by Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) on the first Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info: 604-501-5566, Arts. surrey.ca. On Facebook. surreyartgalleryassociation.

Dec. 1: Lyn Verra-Lay on “Sharing Art With the Community.”

COMMUNITY Gingerbread Village contest hosted by Downtown Surrey BIA at Central City Shopping Centre from Dec. 3-11, with $10,000 in cash prizes.

Entry deadline is Nov. 24 with “Season of Giving” theme. Entry form and info: downtownsurrey.ca.

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CONCERTS Jazz Vespers in the Valley concerts at Northwood United Church in Fleetwood on select Sundays, 3:30 p.m.

Suggested donation: $10. For schedule visit northwood-united.org or call 604-581-8454. Church at 8855 156 St., Surrey.

“The Nutcracker”: Surrey City Orchestra performs music of Tchaikovsky’s ballet Saturday, Nov. 26 at Chandos Pattison Auditorium, Surrey, featuring dancers from local schools and companies and also Surrey Children’s Choir. Tickets $20-30, eventbrite.ca. Info: surreycityorchestra.org.

“Coffee Concert: Clarinet a la Carte” featuring acclaimed clarinetist James Campbell in classicalmusic series hosted by piano-playing South Surrey duo Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann, with concert at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Surrey Arts Centre’s Studio Theatre. Tickets: 604-5015566, tickets.surrey.ca.

“Sounds of the Season” concert by Surrey Youth Orchestra and Surrey Symphony Society, Sunday, Dec. 1 at Chandos Pattison Auditorium. Tickets $15/$20.

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Legacy Award: Liane Winners of the sixth SurDavison rey Art & Business Awards “Liane Davison has were announced Tuesday served 32 years of unparevening (Nov. 22) during an event at Sheraton Vancoualleled dedication and pasver Guildford Hotel. sion for the arts and culture The awards, presented by in Surrey before retiring Scotiabank, are organized as the City of Surrey’s

by Surrey Board of Trade Culture Manager earlier A “Ladies Sing the Blues” benefit concert at Blue Frog Studios in to celebrate people and this year. Liane started her White Rock in July 2021. The concert venue and recording studio won career as the Curator of businesses that enhance the Arts and Innovation Award during the Surrey Arts & Business Surrey’s arts community. the Surrey Art Gallery and Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 22. (Photo: facebook.com/BlueFrogLive) “We need the arts now was recognized by the BC more than ever, for our Business Magazine as one city’s economic developwinners, including Jim By- she was named the BC Cul- of the Top 30 Under 30 to ment, mental health, and rnes, 54-40, The Washboard ture Days Ambassador, rep- watch in terms of future accomplishments. For 18 creativity,” said Anita Huresenting Surrey’s various Union, Jimmy Rankin, cultures and arts. Currently, years, she curated numerous berman, SBOT’s president Jeff Martin of The Tea she works as a Coordinator exhibitions, which includand CEO. Party, Chilliwack, Valdy, White Rock’s Blue Frog Dan Hill, Shari Ulrich, and for the Youth Arts Council ed the sound installation and the Wandering Angels Forty-Part Motet by Janet Studios won the Arts and many more. In 2021, the Lantern Festival.”

Innovation Award, Lyn Heritage Canada Creative Cardiff and the Quilt of Vera-Lay won the Cultural Export program chose Blue Music Award: Argel Belonging by Esther Bryan.

Ambassador Award for her Frog Studios to promote Monte De Ramos (other Under her leadership, work with the Arts CounCanadian musicians and finalists were Joash-Alvin Liane enabled the acquiperformers outside Canada. Almeda/Babylung and JJ cil of Surrey, singer Argel sition of critical works in With a significant grant, Lavalee) Monte De Ramos earned the Gallery’s permanent the Music Award and Liane Blue Frog Studios devel“Argel Monte de Ramos collection, many of which Davison was given the Leg- oped the “Canadian Music is a talented Filipino singer are national treasures. She acy Award for her work as Unearthed” project, which and songwriter. He started facilitated community enhis music career in 2014 Surrey’s cultural manager. greatly benefited artists, gagement initiatives that The event’s keynote musicians, video production when he sang at a fundcompleted over 100 public speaker, Mayor Brenda support and staff while cap- raiser in Fleetwood for the art projects like the Eagle Locke, talked about her Calling, an elegant sculpitalizing on a global online BC Cancer Society. Since economic plans to support entertainment sector estithen, he has been a part of ture at Frank Hurt Park Surrey’s arts and culture Secondary commissioned mated to reach $150 billion many community events industry. in the Lower Mainland,

by Robert Davidson, one of annually by 2025.”

Biographies of the award including the Surrey Night Canada’s acclaimed visual Cultural Ambassador winners are posted below, Market, Surrey Doors Award: Lyn Verra-Lay, artists. Liane was integral as submitted by Surrey Open, Kwantlen PolytechArts Council of Surrey in developing the Surrey Board of Trade. (other finalists were Face nic University Open House, Cultural Plan (2012-2016) Arts and Innovation the Music and Semiahmoo and most recently, Surrey and later was a member Award: Blue Frog Studios Arts Society) Fusion Festival at Holland of the staff working group (other finalists were Royal for the City of Surrey’s Park. In 2021, Argel was “Lyn Verra-Lay comes Canadian Theatre Co. and from a family tradition of award-winning Parks Recawarded the Excellence by XBa Centre of Dance) giving back to the commu- a BIMPOC Artist Award reation Culture Strategic “Blue Frog Studios is a at the Fraser Valley Music nity. As a child, she played Plan (2018-2027), which concert theatre and comAwards. The same year, he for the Whalley Legion included numerous cultural Community Band, practic- also won Music BC’s Cana- goals and strategies. She mercial recording studio. ing her flute in a commudian Songwriter Challenge. also brought forward the This state-of-the-art 5,000 nity marching and concert He is also a gold award resquare foot facility can concept of the Interactive band led by her father. She cipient in song writing and Art Museum – ensuring accommodate an 80-piece served as an arts instructor silver awardee for vocals orchestra and seats 100 the Gallery’s future at three studio audiences for unique, for 23 years at the Surrey times its current size in City at the World ChampionArts Centre. She also volun- ships of Performing Arts up close and personal Centre (a $15 million-dollar concerts with some of the commitment in the City’s teered for over 30 years with held in Los Angeles. Aside world’s most talented enter- the Fraser Valley Musical 2024 - 2025 Capital Projects from music, Argel is also Budget). The City’s cultural tainers. The studio provides Society as a CTC-nominat- into performing arts and community will continue works as a theatre actor, world-class sound, lighting, ed performer, producing growing from decades of many local musical theatre playwright, and director. and 4K video and audio His dedication and passion seeds planted during Lievents. She volunteered as recording technology with inspire young immigrants a producer for A Night on an exceptional production ane’s tenure to champion Broadway, a benefit concert who dream of making a team. Blue Frog Studios art and artists in Surrey name in the music and art produces over 200 concerts for the Surrey Food Bank, for generations to come. which has helped raise over industry. Argel also works a year and has hosted Liane’s contribution to Sur$10,000 to support the food as an Assistant for Arts several concert artists and rey’s art and culture indussecurity challenge. In 2017, Umbrella’s community Juno and Grammy Award try is a true legacy.”

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‘So happy’: First PGA win for Surrey’s Svensson At Sea Island in Georgia, the 28-year-old capped off his bogey-free final round with a par for a two-shot PGA victory Sunday on the coast of Georgia, Adam Svensson handled the cold air and the heat of contention as if he had been there before, closing with a 6-under 64 to win the RSM Classic at Sea Island for his first PGA Tour victory.

Svensson, a 28-year-old from South Surrey, was locked in a fourway tie for the lead on the closing stretch of the Seaside course when he poured in an 18-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole, and then hit a tee shot to 10 feet on the par-3 17th for a birdie that gave him a cushion.

After his win, the Earl Marriott graduate told PGA media he just focused on his game.

“I knew I was playing great – I just had to stay out of my own way,” he said.

“At the start of the day I told myself, just don’t make a bogey.

I just had to keep myself under control.”

Brian Harman (65) and Sahith Theegala (66) were in the group ahead of him and missed birdie chances from about 25 feet on the closing hole.

Callum Tarren of England (64) was the first to post at 17-under par and was hopeful of a playoff.

Svensson capped off his bogey-free final round with a par for a two-shot win.

He finished at 19-under 263 and played the tougher Seaside course

I put so much work in. To win on the PGA Tour means everything to me.…

I just kept believing in myself, and here I am.

Adam Svensson

from rolling in, setting up a short eagle. He birdied the 16th to share the lead, but had to settle for pars on the final two holes.

Patrick Rodgers and Ben Martin, who shared the 54-hole lead, couldn’t keep up. Rodgers didn’t make his first birdie until the 13th hole and closed with a 70 to tie for 10th, while Martin shot a 72.

Cole Hammer, who graduated from Texas in May was playing on a sponsor exemption, shot a 65 to tie for fifth, which gets him into the Sony Open.

The PGA Tour now takes a six-week break in the final wraparound season before resuming with the Sentry Tournament of South Surrey’s Adam Svensson holds the winning trophy after the final round of the RSM Classic golf tournament, Sunday, Nov. 20, Champions at Kapalua the first 2022, in St. Simons Island, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) week of January.

By winning, Svensson was the … I just kept believing in myself, Svensson is starting his third in 20 under the final three rounds. last man to qualify for that field, and here I am.” full year on the PGA Tour and His tournament began with a 73 the first elevated event that will gets a two-year exemption, along on the Plantation, which put him have a $15 million purse.

Theegala recovered from a double in a tie for 108th. His first job was with a trip to the Masters and the Svensson won $1,458,000, more bogey on the par-5 seventh hole when to make the cut. He wound up win- PGA Championship. He has never he was in trouble left off the tee and than he won in either of his two played a major. ning the trophy. then hit a chip that came back to him previous seasons on the PGA Tour.

“To be honest, it’s not even real “To come out on top – it’s unbefrom behind the green. He made five He is the second Canadian to win right now,” Svensson said when he birdies over the last 11 holes. lievable,” he told PGA media. this season, joining Mackenzie finished. “I’m so happy. I put so Taylor Pendrith (69) of RichHarman got in the game late, hit- Hughes of Dundas, Ont., who won mond Hill, Ont., tied for 15th at 13 much work in. To win on the PGA ting a fairway metal on the par-5 in Mississippi.

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Bertuzzi, Courtnall and other ex-Canucks play amateurs in Surrey Brad May, Kirk McLean, Mason Raymond, Derek Roy, Todd Simpson, Rich Some popular Vancouver Sutter and Raffi Torres.

Each of the 16 teams Canucks of the past played played three games with hockey at a rink in Surthe former NHLers, with rey during last weekend’s “bonus experiences” for top Canucks Autism Network fundraisers. Each team had Pro-Am. to raise at least $20,000; the Eighteen former NHLers, more funds a team raised, including Todd Bertuzzi, the higher selection they had Brendan Morrison and to draft an ex-NHLer before Geoff Courtnall, signed the games were played. up to face-off with (and Prior to the tournament, against) amateurs at North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex Bob Shanks was listed as the top solo fundraiser (close to during the two-day charity $40,000), and The Constructournament, Saturday and tors the top team ($132,106).

Sunday (Nov. 19-20).

Other teams are dubbed Ice To play, rec teams and players had to raise a signif- Grizzlies, Odlum Brown Bulls, Team Sportsnet, Ledicant amount of money for cor Lighting, Canucks Staff Canucks Autism Network, or CAN, with a tournament and more.

Returning rec player Jared goal of $750,000.

Harman said he was stoked Other NHL alumni into dress for the Search + volved in the 2022 tourney Rescue Marketing Dad Buds were Dave Babych, David team, representing SemiahBooth, John Craighead, Martin Gelinas, Jannik Han- moo Minor Hockey with the sen, Cody Hodgson, Nathan Semi Sr. Ravens.

“This (fourth) annual Lafayette, Doug Lidster, Tom Zillich tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

charity tournament gives rec player the opportunity to compete alongside NHL alumni,” Harman says on his fundraising page, which shows he’s more than achieved his goal of $5,000.

“Last year we had Canuck legend Kirk McLean on our team and we played against former NHLers Andrew Cassels, Brad May and Chris Higgins. All funds raised provide vital financial support for Canucks Autism Network (CAN). Raising funds for autism is something that is very close to me as a very special person in my life has benefited from programs such as the Canucks Autism Network.”

The tournament schedule and other details are posted on canproam.ca. A draft night was Friday, Nov. 18, followed by games on all three of North Surrey’s ice sheets. An all-star game was played on Sunday (Nov. 20) starting at 12:45 p.m., on Rink 2.

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LEFT: Canucks Autism Network staff, volunteer and participant Brayden Bradbury, left, with former Vancouver Canucks forward Geoff Courtnall at North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex during last weekend’s Canucks Autism Network Pro-Am tournament.

ABOVE: Former Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi, right, on the bench with Canucks Autism Network Pro-Am tournament participants.

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A busy hockey linesman is nursing a broken jaw after experiencing “every official’s worst nightmare,” and donors are now rallying to help him pay bills.

Mike McGowan was sent to hospital in Surrey after getting hit in the face with a puck at Langley’s George Preston Arena on Saturday during a university-league game.

Five minutes in, a shootin at full speed caught McGowan on the side of his jaw, resulting in fractures and emergency surgery.

“Mike, being the tough SOB that he is, managed to stay on his feet and get himself to the tunnel,” says Mike McGowan a GoFundMe page.

“While the extent of the damage wasn’t apparent at first, it was easy to see it wasn’t good. With some of his teeth on the ice and a trail of blood to the locker room, it wouldn’t be until he got to the hospital that the rest of the damage would come to light.”

Corey Koop, who was reffing Saturday’s game, said his friend’s jaw will be wired shut for at least six weeks.

Close to $5,000 has been raised so far.

“The hockey world, especially the officiating community, really rallied here,” Koop said. “Mike’s a pretty well known guy and does up to 10 games a week in minor hockey, on top of his WHL and American League schedule. People from all over chipped in.”

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It was a very big weekend for Surrey Eagles, both on the scoresheet and in public relations.

The B.C. Hockey League team skated to a pair of home-ice wins, blanking Vernon Vipers 5-0 on Friday (Nov. 18) before rallying late in the game to edge Nanaimo Clippers 6-5 two days later, on Sunday.

Friday’s game saw a large crowd fill South Surrey Arena for a Pujabi Night celebration where bhangra-music star Jazzy B dropped the puck in a pregame ceremony, with help from Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and league CEO Chris Hebb.

Jake Bongo scored a pair of first-period goals for the Eagles, with single markers from Aaron Schwartz, Ryden Evers and Ethan Riesterer. Goaltender Eli Pulver made 25 saves for the shutout win.

Sunday afternoon’s game celebrated the Ravens of Semiahmoo Minor Hockey Association. In a pre-game ceremony, a cheque for

Bhangra musician Jazzy B drops a ceremonial puck at South Surrey Arena on Friday, Nov. 19, 2022, with the help of B.C. Hockey League CEO Chris Hebb, left, and Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, prior to the Surrey Eagles’ 5-0 win over Vernon Vipers. Also pictured in the background are Eagles team owners Ron and T.J. Brar, and musician Luv Randhawa. (Photo: Garrett James, via Facebook.com/SurreyEagles)

$6,803.15 was presented to Indian Residential School Survivors

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by Roxanne Charles.

Against the Coastal Confer-

Cole Galata tied the game by netting a rebound off a Jake Bongo shot from the slot.

The Eagles’ five-goal third period included a pair of earlier tallies by Jacob Bonkowski, along with a single goal from Ante Zlomislic. In the first period, Logan Lorenz struck on the powerplay to open scoring.

Goaltender Eli Pulver saved 38 of 43 shots for the win.

Three more home games are ence-leading Clippers, the second-place Eagles closed the gap next for the Eagles, on Friday with a home-ice win. Olli Gabri- night (Nov. 25) against Coelson scored with 96 seconds left quitlam, Sunday afternoon verin the third to break a 5-5 tie and sus Chilliwack starting at 4 p.m.

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PRIVATE PARKLIKE 2.12 ACRE BACK TO NATURE RETREAT – BROOKSWOOD HANDYMAN SPECIAL – 1875 SQFT RANCHER - INCREDIBLE BEAUTIFUL SETTING Priced way below assessed & appraised value! PRIVATE RETREAT ONLY $1,598,800 RARE FIND! ULTRA PRIVATE PARKILIKE 2.12 ACRE BACK TO NATURE RETREAT on city water with lots of potential. Incredible property perfect for a handyman willing to do A LOT OF WORK to the existing 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1875 sqft rancher with tile roof, vaulted ceilings, 3 fireplaces & huge double garage. INCREDIBLE picture postcard setting with meandering stream, trees & mature landscaping.

Watch the Deer, wildlife, Eagles & spawning salmon.

GORGEOUS PARKLIKE PROPERTY Loads of parking. A number of old outbuildings & workshops(good sized footprints). Fantastic neighbourhood. Minutes to town & easy Hwy 99 & US border access. This is not a minor fixer-upper, it is a major project – bring your dumpsters. Bonus – in Brookswood/ Fernridge expansion area. Why drive for hours to enjoy an incredible setting when you can live it everyday.

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

20376 24TH AVE LANGLEY

96 8050 204TH STREET LANGLEY

NO STRATA FEES – IMPECCABLY KEPT 2642 SQFT 2 LEVEL WITH BASEMENT 4 BEDROOMS – 4 BATHROOMS – GAMES RM – DEN/STUDY – DOUBLE GARAGE

PRICED TO SELL! QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE! STUNNING UPDATES RANCHER W/BASEMENT – RM FOR INLAWS – POOL – OUTDOOR OASIS

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4645 199A STREET LANGLEY

POTENTIAL TO SUBDIVIDE – PRIVATE 1/4 ACRE CORNER LOT – 2 DRIVEWAYS LARGE WORKSHOP – MAN CAVE – 2018 SQFT BASEMENT HOME – LOADS OF PARKING

PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN & CITY LIGHTS JUST LISTED ONLY $1,788,000 VIEW – QUIET STREET - UPPER MURRAYVILLE STUNNING UPDATED 4022 SQFT 2 LEVEL STUNNING HOME WITH BASEMENT – ROOM FOR EVERYONE http://www.traceybosch.com Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653 traceybosch.com 21652 47A AVE LANGLEY

SOLD!

ULTIMATE IN BACK YARD PRIVACY. LOVINGLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME WITH SUITE POTENTIAL. SEPARATE AREA PERFECT FOR A SHOP OR 2ND RESIDENCE. UNIQUE SETTING & ACREAGE. ONLY $1,799,000 Unique acreage living! Beautifully maintained JUST LISTED & updated home with room for the whole family. Rich newer hardwood floors throughout the main area of the home. A spacious newer kitchen with newer s/s appliances overlooking the peace & serenity of your treed acreage.

Recent updates include roof 7yrs & vinyl windows 5 yrs. The basement has newer carpets with a separate entry & is roughed-in for a kitchen it’s suite potential ready. The property has the ultimate in backyard privacy from your multiple decks overlooking the ravine. Two driveways (one new) provide great parking by the main home. The unique acreage is separated by 252A St to a flat area (approx ¼ acre) which would be perfect for a 2nd home & to build a shop for a home based business & still have the privacy for your residence. http://www.traceybosch.com

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653 traceybosch.com

25207 72ND AVE LANGLEY

UPPER MURRAYVILLE - STUNNING CUSTOM 5800 SQFT 2 LEVEL HIGH END FINISHING – LEGAL SIDE SUITE – 13,548 SQFT QUIET CORNER LOT

Private 1/4 acre 87X123 corner lot with FANTASTIC VALUE ONLY $1,248,800 two driveways and potential to subdivide and maybe keeping the existing house on one lot. Loads of parking for all your toys.

Nice 40X19 workshop with 100 amps and separate driveway access off of 272nd.

Separate 14X12 man cave/guest cottage/ kids get away. Spacious 2018 sqft level entry basement home with easy in-law suite, attached extra deep garage, 200 amp service and walkout to the sunny POTENTIAL TO SUBDIVIDE south exposed back yard with large patio from the main upper floor. New roof in 2016 and some recent updates. Walk to all levels of schools, shops, parks, restaurants & wave pool.

Upper Murrayville - Impressive Custom built STUNNING HOME ONLY $2,598,000 ONLY $2,598,000 5800 sqft 2 level with 4-6 bedrooms, 4 full spa inspired ensuite bathrooms, 4 walk-in closets plus a legal level entry side suite on a huge 13,548 sqft quiet corner lot with access to rear yard & in a fantastic neighbourhood.

BONUS no GST. Bright open plan – main floor features huge gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar island, spice kitchen & walk-in pantry. Living room, family room, solarium & storage/hobby room. Master bedroom & another bedroom/ FANTASTIC NEIGHBOURHOOD office on the main. Upstairs - 4 large bedrooms including 2nd master bedroom plus a media/games rm or another bedroom. High end finishing, deluxe mill work & over height & vaulted ceilings. Loads of parking, large patio, raised gardens.

Minutes to everything – excellent schools, parks, wave pool, golf courses & shopping. A must see!

27188 28B AVE ALDERGROVE

http://www.traceybosch.com Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653 traceybosch.com 4426 BENZ CRESCENT LANGLEY

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ABBOTSFORD FLAT & TREED WITHOUT ANY CREEKS – 2 LEVEL + BASEMENT 4 BEDROOM HOME 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME – SEPARATE DRIVEWAYS – 70’ X 35’ - 4 STALL BARN

FANTASTIC VALUE

ONLY $2,599,900

SOLD!

SERENE & PRIVATE 9.24 ACRES

7558 258 ST LANGLEY

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

LANGLEY RARE FIND – MURRAYVILLE 16.3 ACRE PRIVATE BACK TO NATURE ESTATE 2 HOMES - BARN – WORKSHOP – INCREDIBLE SETTING – MINUTES TO TOWN RARE FIND! Incredible multi-generational ULTIMATE PRIVACY ONLY $4,500,000 16.3 acre ultra private paradise in a secluded prime location minutes to fundamental school, wave pool, golf courses & all the shops & conveniences of Murrayville & Langley City.

Long gated driveway to a parklike back to nature country estate with rolling pastures & Murrayville Creek meandering through a PRIVATE PARKLIKE 16.3 ACRE ESTATE beautiful ravine & mature cedars. Spacious open plan rancher with huge covered outdoor living area with gas heater overlooking the property & a bright walkout basement (easy in law accommodations). Lawns, gardens, loads of parking, 29X23 barn & 24X23 heated shop. Separate driveway to a new 1400 sqft 2 bedroom & den & 2 bathroom modular in its own private area. Christmas trees, blueberries & fruit trees. So unique, so pretty – a true one of a kind property.

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

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3870 216 STREET LANGLEY

STUNNING 3 STOREY WITH A WALK OUT BASEMENT - 8 BEDROOMS & 6 BATHROOMS - SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN FOR ALL THE FAMILY - 2 BEDROOM LEGAL SUITE - LANE ACCESS PROVIDES EXTRA PARKING - SAFE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION A grand tile entry welcomes you to this ONLY $1,799,800 3 STOREY VALUE beautiful family home. Formal living and dining rooms with 11.5 ft ceilings complete with heavy moldings including crown throughout. Huge kitchen loaded with maple cabinets and granite counters including an island with a situp bar. Built-in s/s appliances with gas stove. The spacious family room will accommodate large furniture. Bonus 4 piece bathroom on the main. The large master suite boasts a walk-in closet & en-suite with a jetted tub. A Jack-n-Jill bathroom for 2 other bedrooms plus another bathroom adjacent to a 4th bedroom upstairs. The walkout basement has a legal 2 bedroom suite with laundry and their own parking. While there is another bedroom, games room and bathroom for the main house basement enjoyment. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac A must see!

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CLOVERDALE ONLY $459,900 JUST LISTED 1 BEDM + DEN – SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN - NO WASTED SPACE - LARGE COVERED DECK OVERLOOKING QUIET COURTYARD - IN THE HEART OF CLAYTON - WALK TO EVERYTHING 328 18818 68AVENUE CLOVERDALE Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

SOLD!

2 BEDROOMS PLUS A DEN – OPEN MAIN FLOOR WITH NEW LAMINATE FLOORS – NEW CARPET UPSTAIRS – NEW H/W TANK & APPLIANCES – LARGE GARAGE PLUS A DRIVEWAY – LOW STRATA FEES

STUNNING custom built Georgian style home by ONLY $4,588,000 JUST LISTED the original owners. A private parklike estate.

This spacious family home has been lovingly maintained and updated. The large formal living room and dining room to accommodate any family & friends gathering. The country style kitchen is a chef’s delight with a Thermador gas cooktop and double oven. French doors PRICED WAY UNDER APPRAISED VALUE lead to an entertaining size deck complete with covered area with a fireplace. Luxurious master bedroom boasts a huge walk-in closet, spa-like ensuite and a sundeck. The walk out basement has been totally renovated and has a large recreation room with fireplace. A professional sports court plus a commercial size playground for your private entertainment. On a quiet dead end country St. Priced $282,000 below recent professional appraisal.

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

SOUTH LANGLEY - BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE PARKLIKE 19.49 ACRE ESTATE 47 STALLS – INDOOR ARENA - ON CAMPBELL VALLEY TRAIL - 2 ROAD FRONTAGES

2987 212 STREET LANGLEY

FANTASTIC VALUE

ONLY $4,800,000

SOLD!

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25039 8 AVENUE LANGLEY

BROOKSWOOD 2.5 ACRE HOLDING PROPERTY – DESIGNATED SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN OCP NOT IN ALR – MULTI GENERATIONAL PROPERTY – STUNNING 6200 SQFT 2 LEVEL 7 BDRMS + 6 BATHRMS + GAMES RMS + HOME THEATRE – TRIPLE GARAGE – RM FOR RV RARE FIND! Gorgeous multi generational 2.5 acres STUNNING HOME ONLY $7,500,000 with no creeks or easements, not in the ALR & designated single family in the official community plan. Stunning 6200 sq/ft 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom open plan home with exquisite finishing throughout.

Triple garage, A/C, heat pump, automatic natural FUTURE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL gas generator. Impressive great room with fireplace, Massive gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry & high end appliances including gas cook top. Large dining rm. 3 bedrooms on main + large games room with wet bar for kids or guests. 4 spacious bedrooms & games room up – master with walk-in closet, fireplace & spa inspired ensuite. Superb media room with theatre seating.

West exposed outdoor living area. Existing home could sit on a large lot & develop around it in the future.

Zoning allows mobile for family & commercial truck parking. Walk to schools. Enjoy country living minutes to everything & a fantastic investment.

Tracey Bosch 604-539-SOLD (7653)https://www.traceybosch.com/

2341 208 STREET LANGLEY

IN TODAY’S CHANGING REAL ESTATE MARKET IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO HAVE A REALTOR® WITH THE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE TO HELP YOU MAXIMIZE YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS. WE CAN HELP YOU! CALL OR EMAIL TODAY!

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ONLY $709,900

JUST LISTED

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CUSTOM BUILT 2 STORY + BASEMENT STANLEY PARK LIKE 9.42 ACRES PROFESSIONAL SPORTS COURT WITH SEATING AMAZING KIDS PLAY CENTER ROSE GARDEN WITH CONCRETE WALKS SERENE SOUTH LANGLEY LOCATION

27715 SIGNAL COURTABBOTSFORD

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SOLD! 64 7155 189 ST CLOVERDALE

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5 ACRES - DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL IN WEST CLAYTON NCP - TWO 2.5 ACRE PARCELS CITY INDICATED SINGLE FAMILY OR POTENTIAL FOR TOWNHOUSE RM-30 MOUNTAIN VIEW – STUNNING 4630 SQ/FT 2 LEVEL PLUS A 2ND HOUSE Two nice level side by side 2.5 acre WEST CLAYTON ONLY $26,711,000 Development parcels in West Clayton NCP for a total of 5 acres. No creeks. On city water & a quiet street in prestigious Clayton Hills. Lots of townhouse RM-30 development applications across the street & in the area. City indicated DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL default use would be single family zoning RF10/RF-13 (28-31 units per hector) & that townhouses could be feasible with a NCP amendment.

New Regent Road Elementary school is now open & next door. 18945 74 Ave - High privacy hedge & gated drive to STUNNING GEORGIAN COLONIAL built by European craftsman. 40x26 heated garage w/10’ doors. 59x16 building w/workshop & 2 stall barn. RV storage 24x20 w/11’ ceiling. Tile roof, brick exterior, 2x6 walls, silent floors, hot water heat, 10’ ceilings, HRV system, gazebo & patios.

GOURMET kitchen w/ premium appliances, walk-in pantry & wok kitchen. Over garage - huge games rm plumbed for wet bar (excellent nanny suite). Master w/balcony & f/p to deluxe ensuite. https://www.traceybosch.com/ 18619 74 Ave with 2 road frontages and older 3 bedrm home. Fantastic properties - great location - close to everything.

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS

TRACEY BOSCH 604-539-7653

18619 74 AVENUE & 18645 74 AVENUE

MISSION MISSION - 5.04 ACRES IN THE CITY - CITY WATER & SEWER LINES ON THE STREET TREED PROPERTY FOR PRIVACY - S20 ZONING - A RARE OPPORTUNITY Acreage in the City! 5.04 acres with municipal JUST LISTED sewer and municipal water lines running along the property frontage on Tunbridge Ave. S20 zoning. A perfect property to build your dream estate. Lots of trees to provide privacy to your family home. A couple of water courses on the property with several building locations available. A rare find, don’t let this opportunity https://www.traceybosch.com/ pass!

ONLY $1,150,000

5.04 ACRES 33021TUNBRIDGEAVENUE MISSION

Tracey Bosch 604-539-7653

SURREY JUST LISTED

SPACIOUS UPDATED 1 BEDROOM UNIT - RENTALS ALLOWED W/RESTRICTIONS - WALKING TO SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND RECREATION - LARGE PRIVATE WEST FACING PATIO INCLUDES STORAGE AND SECURED PARKING

ONLY $ 368,500

SOLD!

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

ATTENTION: BUILDERS – HUGE 16,275 SQ/FT LOT – GENTLY SLOPING & SUBDIVIDABLE – 102’ FRONTAGE – WALK TO SCHOOLS & AMMENITIES

ONLY $1,798,000

SOLD!

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

Tracey and his team has the unique ability to listen to your needs and wants, then explain all the pro’s and con’s with them. Their ability to read the market and offer their expert opinion is second to none. We really appreciate their no pressure dealings and being transparent with our real estate transaction. What we also noticed is the professionalism when it comes to communication/ correspondence, viewing/validating properties, being courteous to other agents and a fair negotiation. Tracy’s team went out of their way to make sure all the “t’s” are crossed and all the “i’s” were dotted like being present while the home inspection was being done. Many would not do this or they would send an associate to be there.

When you mention Tracey’s name to other people in the community, they always have good things to say about him and his team which is a testament to the great job they are doing. This is our second time using Tracey for our real estate purchase and we would definitely use him and his team again.

Their slogan is “Building clients for life” is valid since our two purchases were 25 years apart!

Mike and Jennifer My husband and I have used Tracey Bosch three times over the past 18 years. Tracey and his team have stepped up to the challenges of the current Real Estate market and exceeded our expectations each and every time. I very much appreciate his knowledge, experience, and professionalism.

Buying/Selling and moving homes are not easy decisions for us to make. Tracey and his team have helped us every step of the way. Thank you Tracey, and thank you also to your incredible team. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Christine L Great team, very professional and a wealth of knowledge for his customers! Tracey made this a seamless transaction and it was over before we knew it. Tracey kept us informed to what was out there, what we could expect and framed the process!

Excellence!!! No other way to put it. The Bosch team was 1st class!!

BK

604-539-SOLD (7653) tracey@traceybosch.com

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And they don’t ask for anything in return.

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I would like to congratulate all the recipients, and also thank all of you for all that you do for your community, your city, your province, and your country.

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Troy MacBeth Abromaitis T roy MacBeth Abromaitis is an Indigenous leader in Surrey who is passionate about environmental stewardship, Indigenous art and culture, affordable housing and promoting reconciliation.

Troy is actively working on an 1,100-home master planned community known as Orion in Fleetwood. This project will feature the largest Coast Salish public art installation of its kind in Surrey history. The 42- and 37-storey sculptural metal panels that will adorn the buildings present a striking yet elegant expression of Coast Salish design which will add cultural permanence and distinction of place, and a sense of visual reconciliation.

Troy was the first Indigenous president of the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia, a former board member with Built Green Canada and a founding member of the National Indigenous Housing Affordable Corp. He also served on numerous charitable societies and has completed, with Bucci Developments and Wallmark Homes, more than $1 billion in sustainably designed communities.

Troy has been working on projects in Surrey for nearly 20 years.

When his family needed him, he also raised more than $60,000 to help rebuild Lytton after the wildfires devastated the community in 2021. It was Troy’s

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Unfortunately, at least for now, it’s a reality that affects at least one family in four throughout B.C. Substance abuse and opioid deaths have devastated our communities, including the South Asian community.

Tatlay created an app (OD+) that allows users to rapidly respond to an overdose emergency with resources and guidance. The app is now in a second revision. The Overdose Intervention App features a 911 calling option, techniques to identify a suspected overdose, steps to administer naloxone and instructions to administer first aid.

Tatlay has served as the Chair

of Surrey Libraries, and is also a Treasurer with Bridge For Health, a co-operative committed to co-create health and collective wellbeing, an advisor at SHER Vancouver, cofounder of Sundar Expo, and the host of the Hypatia Talks podcast.

He is also leading his second term as Chair of the Board of Directors of registered charity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society.

business contacts in Surrey that helped fund more than half of those donations. He was recognized for a national philanthropy award with New Wave Lending for his work with Lytton.

Troy is a champion of sustainable design and construction practices. He believes it is critical to protect the air we breathe, the land we use, and the water we drink for the generations yet to come.

Troy is relentless in his pursuit of a brighter world for his family, his people, his community and our country.

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Rob ‘Turk’ Kielesinski R ob ‘Turk’ Kielesinski is the owner and operator of Turkey’s Party Makers. He always goes above and beyond for the betterment of the broader community. Bringing people together for good causes is something that makes Turk feel good.

There are many homegrown businesses in Surrey, but not many give back to the extent that ‘Turk’ has. From golf tournaments, bed racing, supporting youth, and BC Cancer Foundation fundraisers, he hasn’t just made Cloverdale a nicer place to live. He has helped Canadians countrywide with some of his heartfelt endeavours.

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dinner dance to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation’s lung cancer research fund. This event, first held in 1993, was in memory of Turk’s mother-in-law Marion. Every year at the dinner, Kielesinski announces who in their circle of family and friends has passed away from cancer.

Up to this point, Kielesinski has raised more than $200,000.

“Every year, we lose a good friend or family member to cancer,” he says. “As a group (staff, friends and family), we meet and determine the fundraised money for that year would go to a particular segment of cancer research.”

These fundraisers are a labour of love that takes about 23 volunteers, nearly 800 hours

to organize each year. Turkey’s Party Makers donates staff time and rentals as well. After two years of social distancing due to COVID-19, he hosted another cancer fundraiser on Oct 1, 2022.

“Honestly, I love our community.

Whether it’s the rodeo, toy drive, or Christmas Hamper, I do it because of the people,” he says. “It’s a great thing to do, interacting with all the other volunteers.”

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Prabhvir wanted to find a way to change that. He has been an integral part of founding the Kids Play Foundation and establishing

the framework that has forever altered countless at-risk youth’s lives. Since then, Prabhvir has spent every month of the year either planning or running programs. He is a huge pillar for the success of Kids Play Foundation’s programs and, as such, was asked to hold the position of COO and is instrumental in helping create new programs.

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Tara Cleave T ara Cleave has worked for the City of Surrey for nearly 18 years and is currently the Support Services & Accessibility Manager. Through these roles and her community advocacy, Tara is indeed the epitome of a “community builder.”

From running the City’s Emergency Social Services, a group that is called upon 24/7/365 when disaster strikes, to working on projects that ensure our public facilities are accessible to all, Tara has met with and connected dozens of businesses and non-profit groups, who would not have made that connection on their own.

“I believe in driving change, making a difference and

advocating for individuals to have a voice at the table,” she says. “We have an aging population, and in Surrey one in four individuals might have a mobility or barrier to participation so we knew we needed to make a change.

Building and designing inclusive spaces is essential in welcoming people into those spaces and places.”

Tara is truly a conduit for people who want to make a difference and pairs them with people who can.

“Bringing the right people together can make that change.”

Tara says one person who is an excellent example of a role model, a true changemaker in the field of inclusions is Rick

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He worked tirelessly to bring the powerful TedX talks to Surrey over the past years.

“It’s an opportunity for people to come together, with an open mind and heart, and allow us to learn about important issues that could

shift our thinking. In an age where there is a lot of toxic dialogue, this is an opportunity to do it constructively,” he said.

Warburton was a principal of several schools over the years and has been a proud resident of Surrey for 30 years.

He believes volunteering is a way to give back.

“There is a Mahatma Gandhi

quote – ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.’ Honestly, I find what I gain as a volunteer with TEDx is priceless — finding people I would not have met and opened my mind in a way I never expected.

I’m 80 next year, so at this stage of my life, I find it to be incredibly valuable.”

Hansen. She also credits her father as a personal inspiration.

Her dad had a successful career in Surrey and was a great role model. She is also grateful for her circle of friends and family.

Tara has some words of encouragement for anyone who is considering volunteering.

“I have a job in Surrey, but I also volunteer. Don’t be afraid to advocate for change and connect with the right people in your community to share your vision and align with the different initiatives that are happening currently in our city.”

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Sgt. Jas Johal H aving completed 22 years of policing with the RCMP, Sgt Jas Johal has had the very definition of a diversified career in policing.

After graduating from the RCMP Training Academy in July 2000, his first posting was to the White Rock RCMP. After four years of General Duty Policing, Jas moved on to work with the Border Integrity Unit. While there, he investigated human smuggling, drug smuggling and cross-border weapons trafficking files. Then he accepted an opportunity to teach recruits at the RCMP Training Academy and he helped shape five new troops of police cadets.

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promotion to the rank of Corporal, Jas transferred back to B.C. and became the Watch Commander in Oliver. He says moving back to a small town helped him implement the fundamental principles of community policing.

“Staying within that small community for over eight years ignited my passion for how community connection and collaboration are at the core of safer communities.”

In 2018, coinciding with his two daughters being enrolled in Simon Fraser University to pursue their further education, Jas accepted a position with the Surrey RCMP’s Diversity and Indigenous Policing Unit. Since

that time, he has made an impact in the community here in Surrey.

Jas regularly acknowledges that he works with some of the most “dedicated, hardworking and committed police officers whose commitment to community are second to none.”

Jas is among those officers with a passion for service and a desire to make sure the community here feels connected to their local police. Jas has nurtured valuable relationships with the diverse community in Surrey.

With a well-deserved promotion to Sergeant earlier this year, he now leads the Surrey RCMP’s Diversity and Indigenous Peoples Unit.

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urrey-born Owen Miller has spent his life locally and, over the past 15 years, has served with the Surrey Fire Service.

Owen is also involved in at least five charity efforts that make a difference in the community, from coaching his daughter’s soccer team to the Food Drive and Burn Fund for Muscular Dystrophy.

“Annually, I also volunteer with

the Adopt a Family Program. We identify needy families and sponsor them. Each hall sponsors a different family, and we fundraise for that family, mostly through the other firefighters at the hall and buy the parents a gift. The charitable society buys a gift for the children.

This year, with inflation, we will see many more families needing help.”

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the Award of Honour from the Surrey Fire Service, in 2022, for professionalism and dedication, despite personal danger and risk, during a fire incident on March 31, 2022.

“I’m proud of the work that we do in the community. Because of our work, we are looked up to (especially kids) as people to go to when they are in need.”

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Dr. Greg Thomas D r. Gregory Thomas, an environmental professional with 30 years as a practicing scientist, entrepreneur and business executive, is president of G3 Consulting Ltd., an environmental consulting and research firm based in Surrey.

He built the company from the ground up, providing environmental service with science and leading-edge technology.

“Environmental issues, in large part, are created by humans and will require a human-made solution to resolve. We reside in an unprecedented time in terms of impact and understanding those impacts. The ability to think beyond what we are doing and see what we can or should be doing

is critical and requires clarity of thought, key investments in science and infrastructure and public education. All of this requires educated and bold leadership.”

“I created the company when environmental consulting and services was a relatively new business. I wanted to address a perceived gap in knowledge and advice and assessment services related to environmental impacts and impacts on human and environmental health.

“Surrey has been an ideal location both from a geographical perspective and physical space, suppliers, clients and access to workforce and support services.

In addition, having access to industrial storage areas for

equipment and lower real estate and operational costs has made being in Surrey important.”

The most critical aspect in his business is inspiring others.

“The largest aspect of what I do is to motivate others, bringing sound science and defensible results to the studies we do, advising clients on how their potential environmental impacts may be impacting the environment and how any potential impacts can be reduced or mitigated through infrastructural change, behaviour change, innovative change and education/awareness.”

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riving sustainability through her innovative Solar Electric Vehicle has garnered Natasha Burgert recognition locally and as far afield as the 2019 Taiwan International Science Fair.

“I think that what matters most to me is sustainability, and it always has. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been interested in renewable energy

and sustainable development and solutions,” she said.

“Moving forward, I hope to make sustainable choices and drive environmental progress in whatever field I choose. I’m studying Environmental Science and want to pursue a Master’s in Atmospheric Science. Moving forward as a society, we can reduce our carbon footprint so that future

generations can live amazing lives.

Making those sustainable choices will allow many more people to gain the efforts made now instead of using it all for this generation.

I hope to contribute to making a difference. Although I’m just a tiny piece in the puzzle, I hope for future generations to live highquality lives, and I want to be a part of that.”

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Kaur Bains would always lend a helping hand to her peers and younger ones.

It’s what brought her to a nearly 20-year teaching career. And through that career, Bains has helped to bring the Next 100 Years Mentorship Through Identity program to a local

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elementary school with her L.A. Matheson students. She also created a province-wide Punjabi creative writing contest, where young writers’ stories are also published as anthologies,

creating literature for kids by kids.

The impact of a teacher is lifelong, and Bains’s love for teaching and learning has grown over time.

“My students motivate me to be a better teacher every day. There is always room for growth,” she says. “Meeting new students and making a difference in their lives is what drives me to do my best. When students come back after graduation and share how my classes have made an impact keeps me driven and focused.”

But it’s not just about the work in the classroom.

Bains makes sure she and her students are making an impact

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Manning was doing scientific research at Simon Fraser University and a bit of lecturing when he was given a book on justice through the Indigenous lens. It was radically different

to the typical Western view on justice, and SFU was offering a similar Indigenous-focused teacher module at the time, so he applied.

But what keeps him motivated today are the students at Johnston Heights Secondary.

“There are students who haven’t eaten, slept, are maybe even homeless, and doing schoolwork might be the last thing on their mind. There are students with

sick family members, and those who have to work to support their families,” he notes.

“Obviously we have a curriculum to teach but I always feel that this is the guise that we use to hide our true motive, which is to teach social understandings, build relationships and nurture hopes and dreams.”

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in the wider community as well, with numerous fundraising campaigns including the Guru Nanak Diversity Village seniors care home fundraiser with PICS and the Women of Options 2022 Gamechangers.

“We do not teach in a vacuum and hence the wider community is a huge resource,” she notes.

“Academic excellence is only meaningful when students are also contributing members of their communities. Education of the heart and mind must go hand in hand.”

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hen Karmin Dhindsa started a non-profit digital marketing agency called Joe Local in 2020, she had no clue how marketing and advertising worked – but it provided an opportunity to learn more about business and marketing.

After starting Joe Local, which she considers to be one of her biggest accomplishments, Dhindsa has found new ways to engage with her community and has allowed her to share stories with the small-business community in the Lower Mainland and across Canada.

Dhindsa then went on to complete some free marketing

courses to become more wellversed and to better serve the small-business community.

And that’s how Dhindsa first got interested in volunteering because it provided invitations for learning.

“When I first started, I would volunteer with invasive plant removal and gardening projects which helped nurture my ecological identity and ecological literacy,” she says.

She says she continues to volunteer because it offers a tremendous opportunity to grow as an individual, learn from and about others and connect more deeply with the community.

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or Mankajee Shrestha, it’s “the more you give, the more you get back” philosophy that first led him down the path of volunteering.

Shrestha is one of the founding members of the Canada Nepal Friendship and Cultural Society.

He is also a founding advisor of the Nepali Language and Cultural

Society.

Over the years, Shrestha has spent time on the City of Surrey community committees, such as the Diversity Advisory Committee.

Shrestha also works as a community activist, project leader and co-ordinator to bring annual multicultural events to the city, working with local organizations

such as the Fraser Regional Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Vancouver Foundation and Global Peace Alliance.

As for what advice he would give to others volunteering, he says, “If you have a choice, choose to do the best. If not, do the best without any expectation of returns or rewards.”

reciprocity of volunteering – you get what you put in,” Dhindsa explains. “This was a challenging idea to come to terms with because we often focus on ‘selfless volunteering,’ but really reciprocity is important.

“When you pour love into your community, it is equally important to receive support as this ensures the sustainability of your initiative.”

As for advice to other volunteers: “Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself and try new things, as these challenges are going to be the ones that provide you with the greatest opportunities to learn.”

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Tavisha Kochhar T avisha Kochhar was just 11 years old when she began her fundraising journey five years ago.

When she was in Grade 6, there were aggressive wildfires spreading across the province. “I thought to kill two birds with one stone and help the environment as well,” Kochhar notes.

“After that, I never stopped.

I had the ability to save the environment and my community at once.” From there Tavisha’s Helping Hands was born.

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the honour and the ability to make an impact in so many people’s lives.

Over the years, Kochhar has raised thousands of dollars for worthy causes, including more than $5,000 to frontline workers in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, $1,400 for the Canadian Red Cross for flood-affected B.C. communities and more.

Kochhar has also been the recipient of the Diana Award, which is a charity set up in memory of the late Princess Diana to honour a young person aged nine to 25 for their social action or humanitarian work. Looking ahead, the future is very bright for Tavisha’s Helping

Hands. She hopes to grow her team and run bigger campaigns for organizations and people in need, which would allow her to have a bigger impact on the world and the environment.

Her advice to other youth volunteers?

“There is always someone or something you can support.

Money is not the only way to help others, you can give your time,” she explains.

“Find what fulfills you and what motivates you to continue helping others. If not, do the best without any expectation of returns or rewards.”

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t was at a young age that Harman Dhillon started noting more members in his community – especially youth – were falling into the drug and gang lifestyle.

He wanted to make a change.

Whether big or small, he wanted to make a difference in the community to show youth the positive things that happen in life if you chase your dreams

and goals.

With the help of the Kal Dosanjh and the KidsPlay Foundation, Dhillon was able to have that opportunity to create change. It’s through the foundation that Dhillon says he’s been able to achieve his biggest accomplishment – making a positive impact on youth.

“At first you may feel you aren’t making a difference,

but you will notice that every little positive thing you do can help change someone’s day from terrible to amazing,” he says.

Beyond that, Dhillon has now started Recycle for KIDS. He wanted to create a program where members of the community can come out and help keep the environment a cleaner and safer place.

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Jessy Sahota W hen Jessy Sahota and his brother Paul were students at Tamanawis Secondary, they were the only two wrestlers in the entire school.

Like most teenage boys, they had many unnecessary stressors but wrestling was their escape, allowing them to steer away from the bad and stay close to the good as they finished high school.

After graduation, the two noted some destructive trends within their community and neighbourhood and decided they would go back to their old school to start a wrestling program and give back in their own small way.

Since 2016, that wrestling

With most of us leading HONOURABLE MENTION super busy lives, the idea of volunteering Walter Van Halst – giving your time and energy to a cause without financial reward – may seem an impossible task.

I mean, how can we fit anything else into our already jam-packed schedules?

However, volunteering is important for many reasons and doesn’t have to take up too much time. And, in fact, the benefits of volunteering are vast for the volunteer – not just the community, individual or organization receiving their assistance.

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longtime rugby coach and teacher at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, Walter van Halst credits three incredible coaches during his time in school with instilling in him love of the sport.

In the years since, he has been involved with the Surrey Beavers Rugby Association, a volunteer commissioner of the BC Secondary

Schools Rugby Union and a teacher in Surrey for 25 years.

It’s the benefits for students that keep him coming back each year.

“Not just in obvious ways like getting exercise, learning leadership skills, developing sportsmanship and overcoming adversity, but also in terms of their overall happiness or mental health.”

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program has been the reigning three-time provincial champions – a remarkable feat for a school that never won a senior provincial title in any sport prior to that.

“Creating and coaching the Tamanawis wrestling team has allowed us to have a positive influence on a large number of youth that we otherwise could never reach,” Sahota says.

But what motivates him to keep going is witnessing the athletes slowly going from being shy, timid kids to confident, standout adults.

“Our aim is to create a safe space for our youth to grow and evolve,” he explains. “Seeing the individual success of our athletes in their sport and personal lives

has reassured us that we are on the right track and teaching the right things.”

In addition to his work with the wrestling team, Sahota has been a volunteer community coach since 2009 and has spent more than 4,000 hours with the Yo-Bro Yo-Girl Youth Initiative. He was also recently recognized as one of the Top 40 Police Officers Under 40 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

to instill in his players.

“For each other, including themselves. For officials, especially when they feel robbed. For their opponents who are just as human and important as they are,” he notes. “For their coaches, who are volunteering their time. For the sport of rugby, which is based on honour and spirited rivalries which turn into incredible friendships.”

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