Hearts of the Peninsula

Eleven Semiahmoo Peninsula residents have done their community proud, winning two of three Giving Hearts awards to be presented next week in Vancouver on National Philanthropy Day. The recipients, announced Friday afternoon, include Robert and Florence Hassell – who kicked off Peace Arch Hospital's ongoing fundraising campaign with a $3-million donation... more

Redwood zip lines on agenda

The City of Surrey will host an open house Tuesday (Nov. 10) to share details of a proposal for an adventure park at Redwood Park. The WildPlay concept includes a series of tree-to-tree obstacle courses for the South Surrey site, such... more

• ‘Only a matter of time’  
• TransLink review would force province, mayors to work together  
• Fraser Health closes 42 beds at Peace Arch Hospital

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New leadership for real estate board

Rob Philipp is the new executive officer of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. He takes over from Ken MacKenzie, who retired Aug. 31 after 30 years in the position. “We are confident Rob is an excellent choice for our board and... more

• Workplace award for Westminster Savings
• Peninsula man elected president of Cloverdale Chamber
• Revitalization essential, says Ferguson

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Singing songs for the journey back

The focus was supposed to be on the music. It was early August 2008, and Neil Harnett was just about to spend the evening starting a last mix of his new CD, Somewhere, a typically real, impassioned blend of rock, blues,... more

• Finding the art in war
• Artists' work for sale
• The Scene

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Putting a new green sheen on clean

The cleaning crew at Semiahmoo House Society has a new sparkle these days. Call it a green clean. “We just wanted to do something that was better for our community, not to mention the individuals,” said Denene Robinson, of the recent switch... more

• Help needed to battle bushes
• Spend the day planting at Blackie Spit
• New family dog more than just a pet

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We hope you care, too

Editor: The doctors who make up the maternity team at Peace Arch Hospital have a reputation for providing exceptional care. This is in spite of working in a maternity ward that has not been updated in more than 26 years. Making... more

• Strike traps riders at home
• Vaccine should have been here
• H1N1 deaths, by the numbers

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