Tricia Weel

Earl Marriott Grade 8 rugby player Connor Marsh (with ball) battles to break free of an L.A. Matheson player Tuesday (April 4). (Photo: EMS Photography)

Earl Marriott athletes shine on the rugby pitch

Grade 8 boys Mariners team is undefeated this season

Earl Marriott Grade 8 rugby player Connor Marsh (with ball) battles to break free of an L.A. Matheson player Tuesday (April 4). (Photo: EMS Photography)
White Rock condo strata vice-president Ken Harverson said the building’s residents have voted to accept ICBC’s final offer, which still means homeowners are on the hook for 15% – down from the corporation’s initial offer of 30% – of the bill for damages caused when a car crashed into the building Dec. 3, 2022. (Tricia Weel photo)

Strata of condo damaged in White Rock car crash votes to accept ICBC offer

Owners to pay 15% of damages, down from initial bill of 30%

White Rock condo strata vice-president Ken Harverson said the building’s residents have voted to accept ICBC’s final offer, which still means homeowners are on the hook for 15% – down from the corporation’s initial offer of 30% – of the bill for damages caused when a car crashed into the building Dec. 3, 2022. (Tricia Weel photo)
Children of all ages – including Nicole, Dominica and Kseniia (aged 4 1/2, 19 months and 6, respectively) hunted for eggs at an Easter event hosted by South Surrey-White Rock MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay on Wednesday (April 5) at Bakerview Park. (Tricia Weel photo)

VIDEO: On the hunt for Easter eggs in South Surrey

Peninsula MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay hosts family friendly fun

Children of all ages – including Nicole, Dominica and Kseniia (aged 4 1/2, 19 months and 6, respectively) hunted for eggs at an Easter event hosted by South Surrey-White Rock MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay on Wednesday (April 5) at Bakerview Park. (Tricia Weel photo)
Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table Steering Committee with author, speaker and master instructor Lorne Davidson. CARP BC’s Ramona Kaptyn, left, Sources’ Gagan Hayer; Davidson, Pattie Petrala; Tinnitus Society’s Ken Jones; Table Chair and Owner at Comfort Keepers’ Heather Martin; READ Surrey/White Rock Society’s Shanti Ang and NKR Downsizing Solutions’ Niki Rapanos. (submitted photo)

Seniors learn personal safety techniques from master self-defense instructor

‘Be aware of what is going on around you’ speaker cautions at Lunch ’n Learn event

Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table Steering Committee with author, speaker and master instructor Lorne Davidson. CARP BC’s Ramona Kaptyn, left, Sources’ Gagan Hayer; Davidson, Pattie Petrala; Tinnitus Society’s Ken Jones; Table Chair and Owner at Comfort Keepers’ Heather Martin; READ Surrey/White Rock Society’s Shanti Ang and NKR Downsizing Solutions’ Niki Rapanos. (submitted photo)
The Surrey Eagles are now leading their opening-round BCHL playoff series 3 games to 1, with Game 5 happening Thursday night (April 6) on home ice in South Surrey. (Surrey Eagles/Facebook photo)

Surrey Eagles soar to 3-1 BCHL playoff series lead against the Powell River Kings

‘The energy in our building is outstanding’: Game 5 set for Thursday at South Surrey Arena

The Surrey Eagles are now leading their opening-round BCHL playoff series 3 games to 1, with Game 5 happening Thursday night (April 6) on home ice in South Surrey. (Surrey Eagles/Facebook photo)
The BC SPCA has seen a marked increase in the number of puppies being surrendered into the humane society’s care in 2023. (BC SPCA photo)

BC SPCA has seen a ‘marked increase’ in number of puppies being surrendered in 2023

Such seizures, including one from a Surrey breeder, put a huge strain on society’s resources

The BC SPCA has seen a marked increase in the number of puppies being surrendered into the humane society’s care in 2023. (BC SPCA photo)
Fraser Health has issued an overdose warning for light purple capsules being sold as MDA and/or MDMA in White Rock. (The Canadian Press)

Fraser Health issues overdose warning for White Rock

Light purple crystals sold in capsules have tested positive for fentanyl, benzodiazepines

Fraser Health has issued an overdose warning for light purple capsules being sold as MDA and/or MDMA in White Rock. (The Canadian Press)
The Earl Marriott Semiahmoo First Nation Pow Wow was held at the high school over the weekend (March 31-April 2) after a 3-year hiatus. (Tricia Weel photo)

VIDEO: Earl Marriott Semiahmoo First Nation Pow Wow a popular, powerful experience

‘It feels really good to be back’: SFN Chief Harley Chappell

The Earl Marriott Semiahmoo First Nation Pow Wow was held at the high school over the weekend (March 31-April 2) after a 3-year hiatus. (Tricia Weel photo)
White Rock Wave teammates Darian Fry and Will Messcu in the fast heat of the 50M Butterfly at the Love To Swim meet in English Bay at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. (White Rock Wave photo)

Swimming for a cause: White Rock Wave compete in fundraising meet

Peninsula team posts strong first-place finish as regular season pool competition ends

White Rock Wave teammates Darian Fry and Will Messcu in the fast heat of the 50M Butterfly at the Love To Swim meet in English Bay at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. (White Rock Wave photo)
Semiahmoo Secondary students (in blue) play Kwantlen Park Secondary at the Myles Winch Ultimate Frisbee Tournament in South Surrey Wednesday, held in honour of longtime teacher and coach Myles Winch, who died in 2016. 16 Lower Mainland school teams participated in the event, which raises funds for Winch’s Go Outside and Play bursary. (Tricia Weel photo)

VIDEO: Frisbees fly in South Surrey for Myles Winch Ultimate tournament

Frisbee event honours teacher who introduced Ultimate to all 3 Peninsula high schools

Semiahmoo Secondary students (in blue) play Kwantlen Park Secondary at the Myles Winch Ultimate Frisbee Tournament in South Surrey Wednesday, held in honour of longtime teacher and coach Myles Winch, who died in 2016. 16 Lower Mainland school teams participated in the event, which raises funds for Winch’s Go Outside and Play bursary. (Tricia Weel photo)
Earl Marriott Secondary student and White Rock Divers member Amelia Semple, 14, has qualified to compete internationally in Great Britain in April. (submitted photo)

South Surrey diver, 14, to compete internationally in the U.K. in April

White Rock Divers’ Amelia Semple diving her way to success this season

Earl Marriott Secondary student and White Rock Divers member Amelia Semple, 14, has qualified to compete internationally in Great Britain in April. (submitted photo)
South Surrey golfer Ha Young Chang, who just turned 15 on Sunday (March 26), has qualified to compete in the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at the iconic Augusta National Golf Courses on April 2. Here, she poses with her putter at Morgan Creek Golf Course. (Tricia Weel photo)

Young South Surrey golfer heading to Augusta National for Drive, Chip and Putt Championship

Ha Young Chang, 15, excited to golf at renowned course most people won’t see in person

South Surrey golfer Ha Young Chang, who just turned 15 on Sunday (March 26), has qualified to compete in the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at the iconic Augusta National Golf Courses on April 2. Here, she poses with her putter at Morgan Creek Golf Course. (Tricia Weel photo)
The Morgan Creek Junior Fundraiser golf tournament is back after a 3-year hiatus on May 15, 2023. (file photo)

Getting green ready for a cause

Morgan Creek Junior Fundraiser golf tournament is back after 3 years

The Morgan Creek Junior Fundraiser golf tournament is back after a 3-year hiatus on May 15, 2023. (file photo)
The Tour de White Rock, along with other BC Superweek races except the Gastown event in Vancouver, has been cancelled for the fourth year in a row. (File photo)

Tour de White Rock will not return to seaside city this summer

Gastown cycling race is the only BC Superweek event scheduled for 2023

The Tour de White Rock, along with other BC Superweek races except the Gastown event in Vancouver, has been cancelled for the fourth year in a row. (File photo)
Aren Alexander Smith has been revealed as the victim of a recent shooting in South Surrey from March 13. The suspect in the investigation took off in a white Penske Ford Transit van shortly after the shooting, according to IHIT. (IHIT handout photos)

IHIT identifies victim in South Surrey shooting, seeks public assistance

Dash cam, CCTV footage from March 13 may help find suspect

Aren Alexander Smith has been revealed as the victim of a recent shooting in South Surrey from March 13. The suspect in the investigation took off in a white Penske Ford Transit van shortly after the shooting, according to IHIT. (IHIT handout photos)
A bald eagle dubbed ‘Brit’ shows the egg laid on March 24, 2023. She and partner Rey live in a South Surrey nest near 0 Avenue and 172 Street and followers are watching closely to see if there will be any more eggs for the pair. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation/Facebook)

UPDATE: One egg observed in South Surrey bald eagle nest

VIDEO: White Rock, South Surrey bald eagles hopeful parents-to-be with three eggs laid

A bald eagle dubbed ‘Brit’ shows the egg laid on March 24, 2023. She and partner Rey live in a South Surrey nest near 0 Avenue and 172 Street and followers are watching closely to see if there will be any more eggs for the pair. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation/Facebook)
South Surrey swimmer Matthew Cao, 12, left, has broken national and provincial records this year, including a relay event with his Pacific Sea Wolves teammates LJ Liu, Jack Wang and Nio Li. (submitted photo)

South Surrey swimmer breaks national, provincial records at recent meets

‘He has this natural feel for the water’: Pacific Sea Wolves coach

South Surrey swimmer Matthew Cao, 12, left, has broken national and provincial records this year, including a relay event with his Pacific Sea Wolves teammates LJ Liu, Jack Wang and Nio Li. (submitted photo)
Surrey RCMP have closed down a road after a single-vehicle collision in Surrey on Sunday (March 19) afternoon. (Anna Burns/file photo)

Single-vehicle collision shuts down 60 Avenue in Surrey on Sunday

Vehicle struck several parked cars, utility pole, downing pole and wires

Surrey RCMP have closed down a road after a single-vehicle collision in Surrey on Sunday (March 19) afternoon. (Anna Burns/file photo)
Jaye Murray, manager of Sources’ South Surrey food bank, says the number of clients relying on the food bank has increased by about 47 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tracy Holmes/file photo)

Food insecurity, rising costs see 47% more clients relying on Sources’ South Surrey/White Rock food bank

‘I’ve never seen it this busy in all my years’: Jaye Murray

Jaye Murray, manager of Sources’ South Surrey food bank, says the number of clients relying on the food bank has increased by about 47 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tracy Holmes/file photo)
Tricia Weel column To the point

TO THE POINT: When did it become a crime to ask questions?

Controlling the message is a hinderance that is not helpful to public

Tricia Weel column To the point