Keeling named top business person

A lifetime in the harness racing industry was recognized last night (Thursday) at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Chuck Keeling, vice-president of racing operations at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, was named the Surrey Board of Trade’s Business Person of the Year at the 11th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards banquet... more

Timing is everything, vintage flyers say

It’s going to be a tight schedule but that doesn’t phase the Fraser Blues. The close formation flying team – comprised of a bunch of ex-military fighter pilots – knows a thing or two about precision timing. The Langley airport-based flyers are... more

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UPDATE: Women's national hockey champs to be decided Sunday

Some of Canada's best young female hockey players have taken to the ice at the South Surrey arena. And Surrey's own Lauren Kimura is there, playing on Team BC, one of eight regional teams from across the country at the 2009... more

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Keeling named business person of year

A lifetime in the harness racing industry was recognized last night (Thursday) at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Chuck Keeling, vice-president of racing operations at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, was named the Surrey Board of Trade’s Business Person of the... more

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A legend in Langley: Anne Murray's book signing

Singer Anne Murray stops in Langley next week to promote her new autobiography, All of Me. The legendary songbird will be signing copies of her book at the Langley Chapters, 20015 Langley By-Pass, Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The revealing bio... more

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Turkey's tourney: a snail of a good cause

Every successful charity event needs a winning formula. The Annual Marion Cancer Fund Golf Tournament is no exception. The secret – apart from a day of golf followed by an evening of dinner and dancing – is snail races. Yes, snail races,... more

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COLUMN: Perusing prairie pumpkins and pepperoni

You’ve heard of nosy neighbours? Well, that’s me. Last month I snooped around Alberta – or more specifically, snacked and sipped – with Judy Schultz and Mary Bailey, editors of The Food Lover’s Trail Guide to Alberta. Reserving the Italian and... more

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