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Generations of Trust

Family-Owned Insurance Broker Provides Personalized Coverage for Over 30 Years   Allied Insurance Services has grown from its roots in 1989 into a well-respected multi-disciplined professional insurance and risk management agency with six offices servicing the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley areas.   “We’re here to help protect the assets that mean the most to you and your loved ones - whether it be your family, home, business, car, boat or even an upcoming vacation;...

Connections — Community — and Conversation

Harry Lamba and The UPS Store in Newton deliver s more than packages. He delivers trust and neighbourhood spirit!   Harry Lamba is a trusted and familiar face with Newton businesses and families, and in his words, a part of its vibrant society.   “I immigrated from India in 2001. As a new immigrant, adjusting to the new environment took a while. However, my background and my positive outlook helped. I am a veteran of...

Re-imagine the Newton Recreation Centre Plan

The future Newton Community Centre, a $90 million project planned for the 6900 block of King George Boulevard, formerly Rona, on the west side of Surrey’s busiest north-south road was approved by the previous Mayor and council. The new facility is expected to be open to the public by the end of 2024. No construction has commenced.   Philip Aguirre, executive director of the Newton Business Improvement Association (BIA). wonders why the site was chosen for a...

Through Their Eyes

Shining a light on homelessness in Surrey   They are somebody’s brother, father, sister, or friend.    The people living in the shelters, emergency response centres, or even the trees behind any subdivision in our city haven’t always struggled for shelter. And as Neil Arao, Deputy Executive Director, Homelessness, Housing and Mental Health Services, says, our perception of homelessness isn’t always correct.    “People often assume that homelessness in Surrey is ‘just a bunch of...

Spooktacular makes a spooky return!

  BOO! Spooktacular Newton is back for another spooky day!   It’s Surrey’s only free, family-friendly Halloween street festival.   Bring the family to the downtown Newton trick-or-treat event, offering a petting zoo, mini golf, face painting, crafts, games, trick-or-treating, an urban pumpkin patch (by donation to the Surrey Food Bank), vendor market, and live buskers.   For safety and event space, the temporary car-free area of 137th Street, between 72A and 74 Ave will...

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