Victim's death a homicide: Jury

Kyle Andrew Tait's death three years ago after being shot by a police officer was ruled a homicide by a coroner's jury Friday. Tait, a Surrey 16-year-old, was shot and killed by police Aug. 23, 2005, when the stolen vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped by New Westminster police... more

Hammell faces fight to run again

Despite winning three elections and serving two terms in government, Surrey-Green Timbers NDP MLA Sue Hammell faces a nomination fight from within her party to run again in next spring's provincial election. Ruby Bhandal, who is on leave from her job... more

• Greens bounce controversial candidate
• Teen pleads guilty to cab driver assault
• Massage parlour doubled as bawdy house

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MINOR FOOTBALL

Midget Division North Surrey Bears 15 Victoria Warriors 12 Highlights: Jon Ellingson’s fourth quarter touchdown vaulted the Bears to the win. Derreck Halicki also had a major score, with Mike Johnson kicking for three points. Bantam Division Cloverdale Leopards 27 Squamish Titans 0 Highlights: Sameer Nasiri and... more

• 'We were so proud'
• First CIS win comes in Surrey
• Eagles open BCHL season tonight

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A decade of decay

On Sept. 30, it will have been 10 years since the Surrey Farmer's Market shut down, and the southeast corner of King George Highway and 64 Avenue has sat in a state of decay. The only signs of activity on the... more

• Real estate decline to hit bottom next year: Economist
• New VP for dental surgeons' college
• KFC turns a new leaf

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A twisty tale of terrorism

Traitor 3 (out of four) Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff Starring Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Neal McDonough, Jeff Daniels and Said Taghmaoui Traitor asks a question that can only be answered by that cruel mistress, the marketplace: How much moral ambiguity and narrative intricacy will an... more

• It's wine time
• Sewer videographer sought
• Local band takes first at PNE

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A night to remember

Most of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when the World Trade Center collapsed. Surrey firefighter Carl Ens had just woken up. He switched on the TV for his kids, but instead of watching cartoons, they... more

• Move to recycle oil gets cooking
• Surrey Legionnaire renamed to national council
• Stop, drop and read

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Beach smoke ban possible

Beach smoke ban possible Metro could follow Vancouver Jeff Nagel Black Press A possible ban on smoking at Wreck Beach that's being considered in Vancouver could lead to a blanket no-smoking policy covering beaches in other parks run by Metro Vancouver. Metro-operated beaches like Boundary... more

• A+ = Hockey
• Public bikes could be a hit: Study
• Improved counselling centre complete

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COLUMN: East will decide again

This fall’s federal election, likely to be called for Oct. 14, will lead to some changes as to who represents Surrey and Delta in Ottawa. Surrey-North will have a new MP, as the NDP’s Penny Priddy is retiring after one term... more

• COLUMN: Knowing where to go
• COLUMN: Is a hot tub the new Hummer?
• EDITORIAL: No rehabilitation

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Parents step in to help their schools

Another school year begins and for many Surrey schools, this begins another year of fundraising and reminders of how many of us are have-nots. The provincial government espouses the importance of healthy living and physical activity and yet my kids’ school... more

• It only takes a few to ruin it for everyone
• A gateway to traffic, pollution
• Out of touch with drivers

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