Dying in the line of duty

In June 2007, when Capt. Patrick Glendinning retired from the Surrey Fire Department after 31 years of service, he was looking forward to some well-earned downtime. Only four months later, however, he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Glendinning succumbed to his illness last Friday. He was 57. “This is an absolute tragedy... more

Skull found near Bear Creek

A man walking in North Surrey Thursday afternoon discovered what police believe is a human skull in a brush area on King George Highway near 92 Avenue. Police were called to the scene at around 4 p.m. but with nightfall... more

• Successful kick-off for new school
• Packing up to help the homeless
• Surrey resident among plane crash victims

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All doubts erased

After giving up a go-ahead goal with just seven minutes to play, even their coach had doubts the Panorama Ridge Thunder had time to avoid their first loss of the season. “I was a bit pessimistic,” admitted Jessica Mann. “We’ve... more

• Fraser Valley champions
• Longhorns Bears in football final
• SPORTS BRIEFS

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Kwantlen receives historic donation

Kwantlen Polytechnic University has received a $250,000 donation from The Richberry Group. The gift marks the single largest donation received by Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Peter Dhillon, the president and CEO of the Richberry Group of... more

• Retail Christmas looks less jolly than last year for some businesses
• Russell Brewing posts quarterly loss
• Graydon addresses Board of Trade

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RETROSPECTIVE: Back on track

Each Friday, enjoy a look back at the past with Surrey Leader images from the 1960s, courtesy the City of Surrey Archives. Girls participate in Queen Elizabeth High School’s Girls’ Track Workout at Bear Creek Park. This photo was published in... more

• FOCUS on education: a Leader special
• Fundraiser for Cassidy
• Surrey Christmas Bureau open Saturday

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City sustaining loopholes

As a group of citizens and organizations who are dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Surrey’s natural areas/biodiversity, Surrey Environmental Partners has some serious concerns about the City of Surrey’s recently adopted Sustainability Charter (SC). It deals... more

• Laying wreath and thinking of others
• Regard for Luke 15
• Target jaywalkers

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Why the Interurban won't work today

Those who campaign for reviving the B.C. Electric Interurban tram rail line in the Fraser Valley are in need of a reality check. The route that was built almost a century ago between New Westminster and Chilliwack made sense at the... more

• Transport study was stacked against B.C.: critic
• Yes, they did.
• Dummies need 'smart cards'

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