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A new website aims to create positive change for the Clayton Heights neighbourhood of Cloverdale. (claytonheightscommunity.com)

B.C. neighbourhood aims to change ‘bad rap’ with ‘good news’ website

United Way funds website project with goal of fostering ‘local love’

A new website aims to create positive change for the Clayton Heights neighbourhood of Cloverdale. (claytonheightscommunity.com)
(Angela Benito / Unsplash)

Surrey, Langley residents invited to town hall on environment, climate change

Cloverdale-Langley City MP, Camp We Empower to co-host Wednesday, Aug. 21 event

(Angela Benito / Unsplash)
Cyclists get ready to kick off the 2018 Ride to Conquer Cancer event in Cloverdale. (Samantha Anderson)

Two-day, 200-km Ride to Conquer Cancer kicks off Aug. 24

Eleventh-annual fundraiser supports BC Cancer Foundation

Cyclists get ready to kick off the 2018 Ride to Conquer Cancer event in Cloverdale. (Samantha Anderson)
The Ride for Refuge fundraiser will return to Cloverdale for its second year this October. (Submitted)

Hundreds to ‘Ride for Refuge’ in the Fraser Valley this fall

Fundraiser to support vulnerable populations throughout Lower Mainland

The Ride for Refuge fundraiser will return to Cloverdale for its second year this October. (Submitted)
George Garrett of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. (Langley Advance Times File)

Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society awarded $20K grant by Cloverdale bank

It’s the largest single-year grant the society has received since it began in 2016

George Garrett of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. (Langley Advance Times File)
Abigail Scott. (RCMP handout)

UPDATE: Surrey RCMP say missing 12-year-old girl found safe

Abigail Scott last seen in Surrey on July 11; RCMP believed she may have been in White Rock

Abigail Scott. (RCMP handout)
Sheree Amanda Constantinescu. (Surrey RCMP handout)

UPDATE: Surrey RCMP say missing woman last seen in Port Kells has been found

Sheree Amanda Constantinescu went missing Tuesday night

Sheree Amanda Constantinescu. (Surrey RCMP handout)
Cloverdale’s Parker Holbeche-Boyer had some special customers at his free lemonade stand on Thursday, July 18, when Surrey RCMP members and firefighters came by for a glass. (Contributed)

Cops, firefighters support Surrey boy’s lonely lemonade stand

Parker, 7, had few takers until Surrey first responders heard his call

Cloverdale’s Parker Holbeche-Boyer had some special customers at his free lemonade stand on Thursday, July 18, when Surrey RCMP members and firefighters came by for a glass. (Contributed)
Surrey RCMP vehicles respond to an incident in Clayton Heights. (Curtis Kreklau / South Fraser News Services)

Langley officer fires gun in Clayton confrontation, Surrey RCMP investigate

Several police vehicles on site in Clayton Wednesday afternoon, says freelancer

Surrey RCMP vehicles respond to an incident in Clayton Heights. (Curtis Kreklau / South Fraser News Services)
Cloverdale’s Fire Hall No. 8 was honoured at Surrey’s Heritage Rail’s Canada Day event this year. Surrey fire fighters attended the event and greeted community members. (Courtesy of the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society)

First-ever first responders day honours Cloverdale firefighters

Surrey’s Heritage Rail hosts Canada Day celebration

Cloverdale’s Fire Hall No. 8 was honoured at Surrey’s Heritage Rail’s Canada Day event this year. Surrey fire fighters attended the event and greeted community members. (Courtesy of the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society)
False ‘shots fired’ report in Cloverdale led to seizure of weapons, cash and suspected drugs

False ‘shots fired’ report in Cloverdale led to seizure of weapons, cash and suspected drugs

Surrey RCMP seizes firearms from residence after ‘gun shots’ turn out to be fireworks

False ‘shots fired’ report in Cloverdale led to seizure of weapons, cash and suspected drugs
Cloverdale-Langley City MP John Aldag tables a report on plastic pollution in the House of Commons. “The Last Straw: Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Canada” contains 21 recommendations for the federal government. (Hansard TV)

‘The Last Straw’: Cloverdale-Langley City MP wants zero plastic waste by 2030

John Aldag tabled report on plastic pollution in the House of Commons last week

Cloverdale-Langley City MP John Aldag tables a report on plastic pollution in the House of Commons. “The Last Straw: Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Canada” contains 21 recommendations for the federal government. (Hansard TV)
UPDATE: ‘Shots fired’ report in Cloverdale neighbourhood was likely fireworks, say RCMP

UPDATE: ‘Shots fired’ report in Cloverdale neighbourhood was likely fireworks, say RCMP

Surrounding neighbourhood evacuated, street closed in both directions as officers investigated

UPDATE: ‘Shots fired’ report in Cloverdale neighbourhood was likely fireworks, say RCMP
Crime Stoppers executive director Linda Annis points out two security errors in this parked car: an open window, and a purse left on the passenger seat. (Samantha Anderson)

Crime Stoppers urges Lower Mainland residents to check these 9 safety items every night

Home security tips demonstrated at Cloverdale house on Wednesday

Crime Stoppers executive director Linda Annis points out two security errors in this parked car: an open window, and a purse left on the passenger seat. (Samantha Anderson)
Plastics pollution in the ocean is of particular concern to Canada, which has the longest shoreline in the world, according to a press release Monday. (John Cameron / Unsplash)

Cloverdale-Langley City MP weighs in on single-use plastics ban

Feds announced Monday that some single-use plastics will be phased out in Canada by 2021

Plastics pollution in the ocean is of particular concern to Canada, which has the longest shoreline in the world, according to a press release Monday. (John Cameron / Unsplash)
The proposed Langley Hyundai dealership. (City of Surrey)

Proposal for new Langley Hyundai dealership to go before Surrey city council

Developers proposing a single-storey, 36,630 square foot facility

The proposed Langley Hyundai dealership. (City of Surrey)
Cloverdale’s Lesley Seitz, 24, is one of 55 Canadian women vying for the title of Miss Universe Canada. (Dylaina Gollub Photography)

Cloverdale woman vying for Miss Universe Canada title

Lesley Seitz is fundraising for SOS Children’s Village as part of her run

Cloverdale’s Lesley Seitz, 24, is one of 55 Canadian women vying for the title of Miss Universe Canada. (Dylaina Gollub Photography)
Isamu Yamamoto won the World Round-Up Freestyle Skateboarding Championships using not one but two skateboards. (Submitted)

‘It’s a game changer’: 15-year-old wins pro skateboarding contest on two skateboards

‘No one has ever seen it before’ said producer of Cloverdale contest

Isamu Yamamoto won the World Round-Up Freestyle Skateboarding Championships using not one but two skateboards. (Submitted)
Structure fire destroys Surrey tire shop

Structure fire destroys Surrey tire shop

RCMP have closed Fraser Highway down to traffic from 152 Street to 88 Avenue

Structure fire destroys Surrey tire shop
Shawn Perkins in the bareback bronc event at the 2019 Cloverdale Rodeo. (Ryan McLeod)

Cloverdale Rodeo competition promises to be a ‘nail-biter’ this weekend

New challengers giving returning champions a run for their money

Shawn Perkins in the bareback bronc event at the 2019 Cloverdale Rodeo. (Ryan McLeod)