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New Waste Collection Program in Surrey

You have likely received an information package in the mail regarding the new waste collection service coming to Surrey, where kitchen and yard waste will be combined and picked up …

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Watercooler: What should we do with that land?

One of the most visible empty undeveloped land parcels is the one behind the Panorama Village Mall, between Panorama Drive and 152.  This 15-acre piece of land is

35 New Nursing Spaces at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

The following is a news release from the BC LIBERAL GOVERNMENT CAUCUS regarding new funding for internationally educated nurses.

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SURREY – Kwantlen Polytechnic

Cloverdale Farm Market Closes Due to Road Construction

The Cloverdale Farm Market (located at 4623 168th St) has closed. The 168th street road closure has resulted in a 95% decline in business, for this locally owned farm market. You

Watercooler | Should South Surrey join White Rock?

A topic that's been brought back to the table recently: Should South Surrey leave the City of Surrey to join White Rock? There is some perceived cachet to

Thank You From Peace Arch Hospital

  [caption id="attachment_1489" align="alignright" width="300" caption="www.peacearchhospital.com"][/caption] "The Partners in Caring Campaign was launched in 2007 with a goal to expand and improve health services available to our community.

Watercooler: Emergency Room face-off

Did you know that 59% of Peace Arch ER visits are from residents north of Highway 10? This neighbourhood, the area of 152 and Highway 10 lays smack in

Kassandra Kaulius

Kassandra Kaulius, a local softball player and coach, was killed in an accident at the intersection of 64th and 152nd on Tuesday night.  The driver of the other

Watercooler: Eight New Schools!

The author line says Fran, but this was written by me: Jen!  (in case you couldn't tell!) Most of you that know me are aware of my passion for

Watercooler: Overcrowding in Surrey schools

On a more serious, relevant topic, the subject of overcrowded schools has been top of mind to many with the extended day system (also called flexible schedule) being

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