News compilation for the week ending February 24, 2013
What news was reported on during the week ending February 24, 2013?
Here's what was compiled from the Surrey B.C. news source compilation: news, civic and blogging sources from and about Surrey, B.C. Canada.
A few caveats: there are several streams in this compilation, including news alert feeds, which may lead to some duplication of stories. Sources are truncated to a maximum of 5 articles, so heavy posters may be under-represented. Some sources don't publish very often, meaning there may be some cross-over from previous weeks' compilations. I try to remove duplicates and the odd story about the Surrey in England that works its way through, but can make no claim for perfection.
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A 23-year-old man from Surrey has been arrested after three stabbings in Vancouver Saturday. At about 11 p.m., Vancouver police responded to a report a stabbing on Keefer Street and Taylor near Vancouver's Downtown East Side. When police arrived, they ... See all stories on this topic »
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Some stories need little or no help from us to tell. www.vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/.../story.html
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Three people have been hurt after what looks like another Vancouver stabbing spree. Police have arrested a 23-year-old man from Surrey . Police raced over to Keefer Street at Taylor Street where they found a man badly hurt, ... See all stories on this topic » News1130
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METRO VANCOUVER -- Another teen has been hospitalized following a night out with friends on a party bus in Port Moody, one week after a teen collapsed on a party bus and later died in Surrey . The Port Moody police department wouldn't release many ... See all stories on this topic »
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Gurdev Singh Dhillon was convicted of sexual assault for his role in the July 2004 attack on a woman in Surrey , B.C., and was deported to India in 2008 after his appeal was dismissed. But lawyer Paul Briggs says new information released Wednesday by ... See all stories on this topic »
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SURREY (NEWS1130) – The man at the centre of a Lower Mainland miscarriage of justice case hopes to be allowed back into Canada. He was deported to India after being convicted in a gang rape. But now Gurdev Singh Dhillon's former lawyer Paul Briggs ... See all stories on this topic » News1130
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METRO VANCOUVER -- A week after a teen died following a night out on a party bus in Surrey , a highly intoxicated youth was taken to hospital last night in Port Moody. The Port Moody police department wouldn't release many details Saturday, but tweeted ... See all stories on this topic »
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Sierra, an Indo-Canadian girl, has won the Miss Teen Surrey - World 2013 and she will be going to Toronto to compete in the Miss Teen Canada -World pageant. Sierra is a young lady who has logged over 4000 hours of volunteer work in her community. See all stories on this topic » Voiceonline.com
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Published: February 23, 2013 8:00 AM. The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) has received a huge boost in helping bring skilled workers to local jobs to the local employment market. The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) announced that the board ... See all stories on this topic »
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VANCOUVER -- A 23-year-old Surrey man has been taken into custody for stabbing three people in downtown Vancouver on Friday night. Vancouver Police were called around 11 p.m. on Friday with reports of a stabbing on Keefer Street, they said in a press ... See all stories on this topic »
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Public, private and commercial transportation has become a huge issue in Surrey and Metro Vancouver due to population growth, traffic gridlock, and increased greenhouse gas and other pollutants. The rapid expansion of marine ports has placed additional ... See all stories on this topic »
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The lawyers for two Surrey police officers accused of assaulting a 73-yearold man at Surrey Memorial. www.vancouversun.com/news/Surrey...trial.../story.html
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A special prosecutor's review has concluded a miscarriage of justice occurred in the case of a Surrey , B.C., man convicted of sexual assault. www.cbc.ca/news/.../bc-surrey-sex-assault-overturned.html
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Hosted at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex – 16555 Fraser Hwy. – the open house runs from 12-5 p.m. and features a combination of informative and engaging elements that aim at introducing hockey to those unfamiliar with the sport. The event will ... See all stories on this topic »
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Most recently, she won the title of Miss Teen Surrey and will be going on to represent our city in Toronto for the Title of Miss Teen Canada-World. These young women are not just beauty queens but have had to prove their worth with community ... See all stories on this topic » Voiceonline.com
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Surrey RCMP Chief Bill Fordy Apologizes For The Mistakes His Force Made In Dhillon's Conviction! The fallout from the charges had a devastating effect on Gurdev Singh Dhillon's personal life as his wife left him and they eventually divorced. He was ... See all stories on this topic »
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Family of beaten woman makes plea to public. Paquette-Emam-ES.jpg. Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet and Cpl. Bari Emam from IHIT speak to the media at RCMP headquarters in Surrey regarding the beating death of Janice Shore. Evan Seal / The Leader ... See all stories on this topic »
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Updated: February 22, 2013 3:54 PM. A Surrey man charged in a violent sexual assault of a teen in 2010 was found guilty in B.C. Supreme Court Friday (Feb. 22) morning. Jeremy Lee Voakes, 25, was convicted by Justice John Truscott of sexual assault with ... See all stories on this topic »
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A Surrey man wrongfully convicted of sex assault seven years ago has been deported, and at present, cannot be found. A lawyer for Gurdev Singh Dhillon said his client served four years in jail for sexual assault, despite the fact DNA evidence withheld ... See all stories on this topic »
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Some stories need little or no help from us to tell. The following email was sent to The Vancouver Sun on Monday evening from the principal of Surrey's Frank Hurt secondary school, Gloria Sarmento, and is worthy of being left to speak for itself. “Hello! See all stories on this topic »
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It's amusing to note that the very first concert Oliver Gannon saw, as a preteen in his native Dublin, Ireland, was a show by Bill Haley & His Comets in the mid1950s.
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A Delta dad who led a revenge posse against a Grade 9 kid who beat up his teenaged son at a Delta high school in 2009 has lost an appeal of his six-month prison sentence.
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Surrey – Compelling, artistic and thought-provoking are some of the words the judging panel used to describe the videos submitted in this year’s Surrey Stop Bullying Film Contest.
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Premier Christy Clark spoke before a ballroom of Surrey's biggest names in politics and business at Eaglequest Golf Course on Thursday morning, two days after the B.C. Liberals delivered the 2013 Provincial Budget.
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Surrey Mounties are investigating a two-vehicle collision in South Surrey early Wednesday evening that sent six people to hospital.A van and Volvo collided at 152nd Street and King George Boulevard, at about 6 p.m.
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Surrey RCMP confirms that the 29 year old male (Vimal CHAND) who was reported missing on February 17th was located yesterday evening (February 20th) deceased.
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Police are trying to figure out if the Whalley man whose body was found inside a car that had been parked in front of a Newton elementary school for days on end had been murdered.
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Homicide investigators hope people who know who killed Janice Shore will "dig deep" and call police, Cpl. Bari Emam told reporters Thursday."It's extremely important for her family to get some closure," said Emam, a spokesman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
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Wine, Dine & Dance! Feb 21 - Mar 7, 2013 -- Celebration of Dance (http://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/12692.aspx)February 22, 2013Surrey Arts Centre 5:30-8:30pmExperience a spectacular fusion of dance styles - Contemporary, Scottish Highland, and Serbian Folk – as you've never seen them before! Featuring original works by Keri's Scottish Highland Dance, Zavicaj Serbian Folk Dance Group, and XBa DanceCo. >> Buy…
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SURREY, BC – The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) today announced that the Surrey Board of Trade is one of 11 organizations to be awarded funding from the $1.4 million Employer Innovation Fund (EIF) to help develop initiatives and resources to attract and integrate skilled immigrants into BC workplaces. The Surrey Board of Trade will pilot a 12-month employer-focused program to assist small and medium-sized businesses to integrate immigrants into their labour pool. The project involves…
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The Liberal government is planning to sell off several public assets in Surrey to help balance the budget it delivered Tuesday.
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A Surrey caterer is applauding changes to the province's liquor laws that she says will be good for both business and people planning big events.
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A Surrey man who was convicted of sexual assault in 2005 is the victim of a miscarriage of justice, a special prosecutor says.
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The skeleton of the humpback whale that washed up in White Rock last summer has found a home at the Whale Interpretive Centre at Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island.
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The following statement is from Chief Superintendent Bill Fordy, the Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP, on today's Crown Counsel press release concerning the 2005 conviction of Mr. Gurdev Singh DHILLON:
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The BC Liberal government’s final budget has been released, promising to close the deficit through restrained spending, corporate and personal tax increases, and economic growth. But what does it mean for Surrey? Our city is in desperate need of infrastructure … Continue reading →
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A balanced budget, reasonable and pragmatic for the still tenuous financial times the province is in: that describes the view of the Finance and Taxation Team of the Surrey Board of Trade in response to the budget document presented in Victoria this afternoon. “We had asked that the corporate tax rate not be raised, but the one percent increase although not welcome, should not be too onerous,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “We are pleased that the small business tax…
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Masonic Building Association of North Surrey and Simon Perrins and Simon Perrins dba Perrins Plumbing and Heating 167–14042 Grosvenor Rd., Surrey and ... www.biv.com/.../masonic-building-association-of-north-surrey...
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A group called Surrey CiTI (Citizens Transportation Initiative) is organizing a rally for better transit next week. On February 26th, join the group at the Central City Plaza from 3:30pm to 5:30pm to voice your support for improved transit South … Continue reading →
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Surrey – On Thursday, February 21, 2013 the Surrey Board of Trade will host a breakfast featuring the Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia. Please join Premier Clark just after the government tables the 2013 Provincial Budget to discuss where British Columbia is today and the government's vision for the future. The Global Economy is facing unprecedented challenges. The Surrey Board of Trade breakfast with Premier Clark will address how the 2013 Provincial Budget can help…
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Do you know a woman who deserves to be recognized as a leader, advocate, artist or visionary? This is your chance to give them recognition. If you would like to nominate a woman that embodies Shakti, please download this form and submit it no later than February 25th, 2013.
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Surrey’s award-winning master planned Clayton community is not quite what it was supposed to be. In addition to parking issues and increasing crime, youth loitering and nuisances are proving to be another big concern. Although Clayton’s built form may well … Continue reading →
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The City has launched a new Sport Tourism Strategy designed to advance Surrey as a leader in the industry and premier destination for regional and international sporting events.
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SURREY – The City of Surrey is receiving $667,000 in WelcomeBC funds as part of the Welcoming Communities Program (WCP) within the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. The funding will be used for Read More …
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Stephanie joined cabinet colleague Education Minister Don McRae and Surrey Board of Education Chair Shawn Wilson to announce $16.7 million in funding from the BC Government and the Surrey school district for a new school Read More …
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Photo by Linda Stromberg February 18, 2013 The Surrey Board of Trade is very pleased with the announcement that a new Secondary School will be built in the North Clayton areas of Surrey. The school, to be built on property purchased this month, is expected to begin construction early next year with possible completion in the spring of 2016. "As a critical piece in the development of Surrey and it's economic viability," said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade,… -
On Tuesday, February 19, 2013, the Surrey Board of Trade will host the 5th Annual International Trade Awards Lunch . Every year, this event brings the Surrey business community together with international trade organizations, consulate general offices, export/import industry professionals and international business people. Nominations for the Surrey International Trade Awards were accepted from businesses that are members of the Surrey Board of Trade or based in Surrey, that export or import their…
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The City will spend around $7 million dollars to complete the second-to-last expansion of Fraser Highway. From 168 St to the 17300 block along the Serpentine Flats in Cloverdale, the new Fraser Highway will include a median, bike lanes, a multi-use … Continue reading →
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23-year-old Surrey man was arrested without incident after three were stabbed near Vancouver's downtown eastside
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Jeremy Lee Voakes convicted in violent sexual assault of teen.
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Lawyer says evidence that exonerates him was withheld.
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Alok Gupta was working in a corner store when he was killed in 2011; William Andrew Whiteside charged.
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Ladner high school teacher had sexual assault charges stayed in August
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Jeff Scott of Fraser Surrey Docks spoke to Delta council on Monday
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Internet and social media provide harassers with anonymity and opportunity
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Janice Shore was severely beaten and left in Whalley two months ago. She died in hospital on Monday.
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Stem cell donor drive kicks off at SFU Surrey. Second information day is on Feb. 25
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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called in to investigate.
