Brenda Anderson

As the cost of food continues to rise, grocery chains in Canada are reportedly making record profits. It’s time for the CEOs of these companies to explain themselves, says the federal New Democratic Party. (Unsplash photo)

OFF TOPIC: Bread or cake, the rising cost of food is giving me indigestion

How do grocery chain CEOs square skyrocketing prices with massive profits?

As the cost of food continues to rise, grocery chains in Canada are reportedly making record profits. It’s time for the CEOs of these companies to explain themselves, says the federal New Democratic Party. (Unsplash photo)
As Thomas Seidelmann of White Rock tests the ice, South Surrey’s Joseph Chen grabs his gloves for a game of pond hockey Thursday morning (Dec. 22) at Serpentine Fen. (Brenda Anderson photo)

VIDEO: Cold snap creates perfect conditions for game of shinny in South Surrey

Half a dozen young men braved sub-zero temperatures for a rare game of pond hockey Dec. 22

As Thomas Seidelmann of White Rock tests the ice, South Surrey’s Joseph Chen grabs his gloves for a game of pond hockey Thursday morning (Dec. 22) at Serpentine Fen. (Brenda Anderson photo)
On Thursday, the BC Ministry of Environment, which oversees provincial parks, confirmed the Canadian side of Peace Arch Park will remain closed until at least Sept. 30, 2022 after the federal government extended COVID-related restrictions for entry to Canada. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

No summer access to Canada side of Peace Arch Park

With federal entry restrictions extended to Sept. 30, park will remain closed

On Thursday, the BC Ministry of Environment, which oversees provincial parks, confirmed the Canadian side of Peace Arch Park will remain closed until at least Sept. 30, 2022 after the federal government extended COVID-related restrictions for entry to Canada. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Brenda Anderson Off Topic

COLUMN: An alarming trend is developing in the wee hours

End of Daylight Saving a good time to replace batteries in smoke, CO detectors

Brenda Anderson Off Topic
A publicly accessible defibrillator as well as naloxone and first aid kits are included in a stand that has been installed at Crescent Beach. It is one of two planned for the South Surrey neighbourhood as St. John Ambulance works to install 1,000 of the life-saving devices around the province. (Contributed photo)

St. John Ambulance aims to install 1,000 publicly accessible AEDs across B.C.

Sponsors sought for stands that cost about $8,000 to equip and install

A publicly accessible defibrillator as well as naloxone and first aid kits are included in a stand that has been installed at Crescent Beach. It is one of two planned for the South Surrey neighbourhood as St. John Ambulance works to install 1,000 of the life-saving devices around the province. (Contributed photo)
Statue of Lady Justice outside B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo by Tom Zytaruk)

Eight year sentence for attempt to smuggle $1.5M in meth into country on Canada Day

Judge says 49-year-old Rajkumar Subramaniam was ‘old enough to know better’

Statue of Lady Justice outside B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo by Tom Zytaruk)
COLUMN: Punches are flying in Surrey over ride-hailing, but it’s an uneven match

COLUMN: Punches are flying in Surrey over ride-hailing, but it’s an uneven match

Like other businesses that face internet-based competition, the taxi industry must adapt

COLUMN: Punches are flying in Surrey over ride-hailing, but it’s an uneven match
Now in its third year, the Christmas Card Collective aims to see 10,000 cards filled and delivered to people sleeping in shelters this holiday season. (Contributed photo)

B.C. woman puts call out for 10,000 personal, heartfelt Christmas cards for the homeless

Christmas Card Collective enters into third year of making spirits bright

Now in its third year, the Christmas Card Collective aims to see 10,000 cards filled and delivered to people sleeping in shelters this holiday season. (Contributed photo)
Bhavkiran (Kiran) Dhesi in a photo released by the RCMP.

VIDEO: Third person charged in death of B.C. teen found in torched SUV

Inderdeep Kaur Deo facing charge of accessory after the fact to murder

Bhavkiran (Kiran) Dhesi in a photo released by the RCMP.
Popular US burger chain In N Out returns to Langley for the annual Good Times Cruise In Langley Times file photo.

In N Out still a Cruise-In fan favourite

US burger chain will serve double doubles until supplies run out tomorrow

Popular US burger chain In N Out returns to Langley for the annual Good Times Cruise In Langley Times file photo.
Column: The (not so) true path to happiness

Column: The (not so) true path to happiness

If sound advice isn’t coming from a verified source, how much value can it really have?

Column: The (not so) true path to happiness
‘Yes it was driven here’ reads the sign on the dash of an eye-catching 1929 Ford Model A on display at the 2017 Langley Good Times Cruise-In. The annual car show returns to Aldergrove Sept. 8. Langley Times file photo

Cruise-In rolls into Aldergrove next weekend

Police promise stepped-up enforcement to ensure family-friendly event remains safe

‘Yes it was driven here’ reads the sign on the dash of an eye-catching 1929 Ford Model A on display at the 2017 Langley Good Times Cruise-In. The annual car show returns to Aldergrove Sept. 8. Langley Times file photo
Inaugural Fraser Valley Comedy Festival drawing talent from across Canada

Inaugural Fraser Valley Comedy Festival drawing talent from across Canada

Two shows scheduled for Langley during nine-day festival in October

Inaugural Fraser Valley Comedy Festival drawing talent from across Canada
There is no shortage of baby skunks in care this year at Critter Care Wildlife Society. On July 21 and 22 the south Langley facility will host its 19th annual open house. Guided tours of the animal enclosures will be offered throughout the two-day event. Submitted photo

Critter Care annual open house set for July 21 and 22

Guided tours offered during South Langley wildlife facililty fundraiser

There is no shortage of baby skunks in care this year at Critter Care Wildlife Society. On July 21 and 22 the south Langley facility will host its 19th annual open house. Guided tours of the animal enclosures will be offered throughout the two-day event. Submitted photo
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Supreme Court of Canada rules against TWU in fight over law school

Law Societies in B.C. and Ontario say Langley university’s community covenant is discriminatory

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A home where the buffalo roam

A home where the buffalo roam

Brad Bennik and Matt VanRookhuyzen are the first local farmers to raise water buffalo commercially

A home where the buffalo roam
Fire crews and RCMP responded to a crash on 36 Avenue in Brookswood Thursday afternoon. A speeding vehicle plowed into parked cars on the road. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times

UPDATE: High speed crash closes Brookswood street

Driver with L licence sped through 30 km/h zone before crashing into cars, power pole

Fire crews and RCMP responded to a crash on 36 Avenue in Brookswood Thursday afternoon. A speeding vehicle plowed into parked cars on the road. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times
Web Poll: Is it time for the Township to finish widening 208 Street?

Web Poll: Is it time for the Township to finish widening 208 Street?

Should the Township step in and complete the expansion of 208 Street…

Web Poll: Is it time for the Township to finish widening 208 Street?
About 300 people attended a forum at Credo Christian elementary to protest a Fraser Health edict that allows medically assisted dying in hospices. On Wednesday, Langley Hospice Society Board of Directors issued a formal statement, opposing the policy.                                Photo supplied

Langley Hospice issues formal statement opposing MAiD directive

Board of directors responds to ‘groundswell of opposition’ from community and volunteers

About 300 people attended a forum at Credo Christian elementary to protest a Fraser Health edict that allows medically assisted dying in hospices. On Wednesday, Langley Hospice Society Board of Directors issued a formal statement, opposing the policy.                                Photo supplied
Tireless Langley volunteer and environmentalist passes away

Tireless Langley volunteer and environmentalist passes away

Celebration of life for Rhys Griffiths will be held Feb. 10 at St George’s Anglican Church

Tireless Langley volunteer and environmentalist passes away
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