Just 36 students across Canada were selected as this year’s Loran Scholars — and one of them is from South Surrey. More than 5,400 students across Canada applied to become Loran Scholars, with only 36 individuals receiving this award. Seven of those 36 are B.C. students, making up 20 per cent of the cohort. Earl […]
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It has been a long journey for P.L and Kristen Meindertsma, who first embarked on their Cycle 5 to Survive multi-year biking fundraiser back in 2023. More than 20,000 km and $1.25 million in funds later, the Abbotsford couple is prepared to hit the road once again to continue their quest to raise $2.5 million
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One youth has been charged after allegedly exchanging threatening messages online with a U.S. teen about a school shooting. According to the Sooke RCMP, the threats were first flagged on July 19, 2025 by the Homeland Security Unit of Kentucky’s Louisville Metro Police Department. Investigators determined the American youth was in regular contact with a
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A new ride-sharing platform designed specifically for BC Ferries routes is launching ahead of the busy Easter weekend, offering travellers what its founder calls a more affordable and reliable alternative. FerryShare, developed by a Victoria-based company, connects passengers with drivers who already hold ferry reservations, allowing for shared trips between Vancouver Island and the Lower
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With an allegedly impaired driver crashing through a fence, another caught fleeing, and another driver clocked at more than 100 km/h over the speed limit, it was a busy weekend of traffic enforcement for the Ridge Meadows RCMP. On Friday evening, March 27, frontline officers were notified of a vehicle crashing through a curb and
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