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Fraser Health issue drug alert for Coquitlam www.surreynowleader.com/news/fraser-...

Accused in deadly Lapu Lapu attack to be sent for psychiatric assessment www.surreynowleader.com/news/accused... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social r

Several local Filipino organizations are hosting an event to pack care packages for Filipino first responders in light of the recent Lapu Lapu Day tragedy. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...

Human remains have been found, and identified as belonging to missing Maple Ridge woman Rebecca Harbowy. www.surreynowleader.com/news/maple-r...

After winning the Battle River-Crowfoot riding with an overwhelming victory in the federal election which took place on April 28, MP-elect Damien Kurek has announced his intention to resign. www.surreynowleader.com/home2/breaki...

A woman who was with Nicholas Khabra on the day of his killing in South Surrey in 2017 took the stand in the ongoing murder trial of Brandon Nathan Teixeira. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/k...

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Canada this month. www.surreynowleader.com/national-new...

Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition, five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26. @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/news/13-peop...

A pair of lawsuits were filed in the Supreme Court of B.C. on April 29, against Arthur Charles Lucier, Kelowna Harvest Fellowship, with allegations of grooming and sexual misconduct. Story: @jacquelinegelineau.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/news/kelowna...

Mourners gathered at Surrey's Holland Park on Wednesday (April 30) to honour the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/f...

British Columbia will be testing it's Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, May 7. www.surreynowleader.com/news/bc-set-...

The "lone survivor" of the Le family is donating a portion of the funds raised in an online fundraiser to other victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/t...

With CBC now having called all ridings it's time for the land-vs-people-vote animation.

Group banished from Haida Gwaii in wake of man's death by vehicle. www.surreynowleader.com/news/group-b...

The April 28 federal election came with at least one shock to even veteran political observers: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in the Ontario riding of Carleton, a riding he has held for more than two decades. www.surreynowleader.com/national-new...

Liberals ride red wave into Surrey in close-fought battles with Conservatives bluehttps://www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/election-results-in-surrey-how-the-vote-broke-down-7975533

Several local Filipino organizations are hosting a vigil in Holland Park on Wednesday evening to honour the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/f...

New Westminster Police Department's major crime unit is investigating after a man was found dead in the city's downtown core www.surreynowleader.com/news/man-fou...

Here's a final look at where the pollsters ended on their final national polls Overall, Canada's pollsters continue to be very good at their jobs Special congratulations to the Mainstreet team this election!

An estimated 19.5 million Canadians voted in the federal election, Elections Canada said. @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/v...

Attendees are asked to bring candles and white flowers

Girl, 5, dead, 22-month-old still in hospital after B.C. Lapu Lapu SUV attack www.surreynowleader.com/news/girl-5-... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social

Liberal federal election win "disaster for Canada," say Independent B.C. MLAs www.surreynowleader.com/news/liberal... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social

B.C. Premier David Eby says the province will be launching an independent commission aimed at ensuring safety at future events following the fatal Vancouver SUV attack. @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/news/lapu-la...

Sukh Dhaliwal at a Liberal Party election night gathering at the Royal King Palace banquet hall.

BREAKING: Jagmeet Singh to step down as NDP leader www.surreynowleader.com/news/breakin... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social

Black Press Media is projecting a Liberal win. It's not clear yet if it will be a Liberal majority or minority government, but the Liberals currently sit at 133 seats. They're followed by Conservatives at 93. www.surreynowleader.com/news/electio...

Its elections night in Canada which likely means one thing for journalists across the country: newsroom pizza! @surreynowleader.bsky.social

'A time to be strong': Surrey's Filipino community gathers amidst tragedy www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/a... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social

GoFundMe Launches Hub of Verified Fundraisers for those impacted by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver. www.gofundme.com/en-ca/c/act/...

Canada Votes 2025: It's Election Day in Surrey www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/c... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social

Filipino community hosting Surrey vigil after Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/f... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social

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BREAKING: Death toll rises in SUV-ramming attack at Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival www.surreynowleader.com/news/breakin... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social

Mass casualties after SUV careens into Vancouver Filipino festival, 1 arrested www.surreynowleader.com/home2/multip...

Fraser Health has confirmed a new measles case in a person who travelled to Chilliwack and Vancouver. @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/news/new-mea...

Police in Surrey are investigating a fatal collision that left one man dead. Emergency crews responded to a call of an eight-vehicle collision near Fraser Highway and 64 Avenue at 11:55 a.m. Saturday (April 26). @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/p...

Thousands of people attended a Conservative Party rally with party leader Pierre Poilievre in Tsawwassen on Saturday (April 26). @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/h...

Students from schools in Surrey and Delta came together for the South Fraser Regional Science Fair at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Newton campus April 15- 16. @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...

Surrey's Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir was vandalized by multiple suspects on April 19 around 3 a.m. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/p...

The City of Surrey is reminding residents about its 2025 Free Waste Drop-off Event, a five-month pilot project in 2024 that's being brought back by popular demand. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...

Every federal riding in Surrey saw an increase in the number of people voting in advance in the 2025 federal election. @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/home/surrey-...

Involuntary care beds at Surrey Pretrial Centre are officially open for men in custody – but with construction of a designated space not yet complete, the beds are temporarily contained in a segregation unit. @surreynowleader.bsky.social www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/i...

Good afternoon #SurreyBC! This account is being brought to you by the news team at your community news outlet. Follow us for all the happenings in Surrey as we get things rolling!

Surrey Police Service's Change of Command Ceremony on Tuesday, April 22 marked the symbolic handover of policing Surrey from the Surrey RCMP to the SPS almost five months after the latter was declared the city's police of jurisdiction on November 29, 2024. www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...

Women's hockey is coming to Vancouver. In an announcement on Wednesday, April 23, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is expanding to Vancouver. www.surreynowleader.com/sports/break...