White Rock ready for torch

With just days left before the Olympic torch arrives, organizers are putting finishing touches on next week’s celebrations. Plans include the Royal Hudson steam train arriving Monday; welcoming torch relay runners and a pancake breakfast featuring Peninsula Olympians Tuesday; and a big community party Friday to kick off the Games in... more

The heart of the Olympics

Christina Zambus has never competed in the Olympic Games; never felt the camaraderie present in the athletes village; never experienced the euphoric high of standing atop the medal podium with your country’s anthem playing, nor the crushing low of missing... more

• Harper heads for B.C. legislature
• Ramped-up Olympic road closures constrict downtown traffic
• Transit misses deprive Vanoc of gold for green effort

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Eli Mara signs with Spartans

Though there were feelers out there from a handful of NCAA basketball programs, in the end, the chance to play for his old coach – and with his older brother - swayed Eli Mara to stick close to home. Mara, White... more

• New coach optimistic as season set to begin
• U21s shut out Port Moody
• Stiff arm

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Morgan Crossing launches first retail store

If the grand opening of Thrifty Foods is any indication of the success of Morgan Crossing, the commercial/residential development is going to change the face of shopping in South Surrey. That’s according to the vice-president of Park Royal Shopping Centre Ltd.,... more

• New grocery store opens doors
• New BIA board introduced to White Rock council
• Truck driver road tests parked during Games

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New season of HD opera

The White Rock Peninsula Rotary Club’s successful series of high-definition opera and classical music films continues for its third year at the Coast Capital Playhouse with a brand new spring season. Tickets are available now for the next four screenings, starting... more

• Blink and you'll miss golden month of Olympic freebies  
• Local tenor makes New York debut
• Young talent showcased at event saluting Olympics

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Medallists share their Olympic spirit

With 2010 opening ceremonies one week away, the Peace Arch News invited two Olympic medallists, Semiahmoo Peninsula residents Lynn Kanuka and Janice Birch – both mothers of four – to share their experiences with readers. By Lynn Kanuka Sometimes when I’m doing... more

• Supporting new residents
• TownShift on display
• Courage nominees wanted

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District answers found at home

Editor: Re: ‘There will be jobs and programs lost,’ Jan. 29. The Surrey school district’s problem is not that they are short $15 million, but they are short on imagination. Why are they wanting to spend the dollar on bathrooms or... more

• Fonyo earned his accolade
• I wasn’t his manager
• MP’s inaction cost support

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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