Police forces from across the Province gathered in Stanley Park to remember those who have died on duty for the 15th Annual BC Police and Peace Officer's Memorial. While no officers died in the line of duty this year, junior officers took turns reading a list of all the names of those who have died on duty in the Province’s policing history, … [Read more...]
Bikers ride to remember fallen soldiers
June 9, 2012 by
More than 1,000 motorcycle riders have hit the road to honour fallen Canadian soldiers, in the third annual Army Veteran Memorial Ride. The event started at Boundary Road with a presentation of a modified chopper to Dan Scott – who was seriously hurt in Afghanistan. "He's very excited to see the bike. It was a surprise! He didn't know until … [Read more...]
Vigil to remember Devon Allaire-Bell
April 24, 2012 by
The one year anniversary of a young man's murder will be marked with a vigil Wednesday evening. Devon Allaire-Bell was playing soccer with a friend at Frank Hurt Secondary in Surrey when the two had an altercation with a group of men and were stabbed. The search for those responsible continues, "I'm totally, totally sure the RCMP, I-HIT will … [Read more...]
Friends and family remember killed girl
February 11, 2012 by
"Happy birthday" balloons lined the stage of a Maple Ridge church, as family and friends honour the life of a young woman killed in a head-on crash four days before her 19th birthday.Friends described Crystal Weaver as a "old soul" who loved knitting, board games, so-called "granny sweaters" and dreamt about having 15 children.Best friend Andrea … [Read more...]
Friends remember Dawson Spencer
February 5, 2012 by
Bouquets of flowers have been left against a fence at a maple ridge intersection where two teens were killed early this morning in a car crash. Friends have identified one of the two teenagers who died in the crash as 16-year-old Dawson Spencer. Stefano Cavalliere knew Dawson for about five years. They went to Westview Secondary together and … [Read more...]
Remember this important ATM tip in Spain
November 18, 2011 by
PINs with more than four digits are not recognized at ATMs in Spain. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Hundreds gather in Surrey Park to remember Maple Batalia
October 1, 2011 by
Hundreds of people gathered in Surrey's Holland Park last evening to remember 19-year old Maple Batalia. She was the SFU student gunned down near the Surrey campus earlier this week. Choking back tears, Maple's father Harry urged young people to live peacefully. "By seeing the sacrifice that Maple has made for you. She was a very brave girl, … [Read more...]
