Sobia Moman

Surrey

Journalist at Peace Arch News

Journalist @PeaceArchNews • interested in social issues • She/Her • ☪️ • [email protected]

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Articles

Surrey school among 25 to receive $200K funding for new playground

2 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

A Guildford elementary school will be getting a new playground, one that's meant to be inclusive, thanks to provincial funding. A.H.P. Matthew Elementary is one of 25 schools from different school districts across B.C. receiving $200,000 in funding from the Ministry of Infrastructure for a new, accessibly playground. "Creating safe, accessible spaces for children to play is crucial for our communities," Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma said in a press release.
Charges dismissed in 2019 fiery fatal Peace Arch border crash

2 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

Charges have been dismissed against a driver who caused a fiery fatal crash at the Peace Arch border crossing in 2019. Washington State's Gurbinder Singh, 40, was charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death in the May 2, 2019 crash that claimed the life of Rev. Tom Cheung. Singh's trial began in October 2024, with a decision finally coming down last week. On Thursday, April 17, the judge dismissed the charge against Singh.
South Surrey to receive 240 commercial truck parking spots

2 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Sobia Moman

Additional truck parking on city-owned land has been approved by Surrey council, but not without two councillors voicing their opposition. Located at 19320 20 Ave. in South Surrey, a portion of the city land will be used for truck parking by the same company, Prudential Transportation Ltd., that operates four other parking lots in the city.
South Surrey to receive 240 commercial truck parking spots

2 days ago | aldergrovestar.com | Sobia Moman

Additional truck parking on city-owned land has been approved by Surrey council, but not without two councillors voicing their opposition. Located at 19320 20 Ave. in South Surrey, a portion of the city land will be used for truck parking by the same company, Prudential Transportation Ltd., that operates four other parking lots in the city.
Parents set to rally for for more education funding in Surrey

3 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

A parent in the Surrey school district is organizing a rally to say "enough is enough" when it comes to making cuts for students. Alison Speed, a parent with children at Ellendale Elementary, recently sounded the alarm about her child's school not having enough paper or paper towels due to a lack of funding. This rally comes on the heels of that revelation and the district's recent announcement about cutting up to 50 inclusive education support workers, or education assistants.
South Surrey to receive 240 commercial truck parking spots

1 week ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

Additional truck parking on city-owned land has been approved by Surrey council, but not without two councillors voicing their opposition. Located at 19320 20 Ave. in South Surrey, a portion of the city land will be used for truck parking by the same company, Prudential Transportation Ltd., that operates four other parking lots in the city.
New Surrey elementary school to be named after late Kwantlen elder

1 week ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

Not many could say they know Surrey as well as Theresa Clarke did. The late Kwantlen First Nation elder was born partially blind and memorized the land of the nation and the wider area now called Surrey through counting her steps. Born in 1914 and having lived to about 100, Clarke is now being honoured by the nation and the Surrey school district by having her name live on as the title of a new elementary school opening in September.
White Rock Muslims protest at B.C. Conservative incumbent's office

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Sobia Moman

More than a dozen Muslim residents of South Surrey and White Rock protested outside the incumbent Conservative candidate's campaign office to ask for answers on Friday afternoon (April 11). Holding signs with questions such as 'Does your silence mean you agree with your husband's racist statements?' and 'Why won't Kerry-Lynne Findlay speak out against hate speech?', members of the Muslim community took their questions to the office, which closed shortly after their arrival.
Police, suspect vehicles crash after armed robbery report at Surrey Home Depot

1 week ago | mapleridgenews.com | Sobia Moman

A robbery at a large retail store in South Surrey led to a police chase, car crashes and finally, the arrest of four suspects. On Wednesday (April 9) afternoon around 12:45 p.m., a male and female exited a store in the 2500-block of 160 Street in Surrey with a shopping cart full of tools not paid for, according to a press release from Surrey Police. According to a Black Press freelance photographer, Home Depot in South Surrey was targeted by the robbery.
Donations welcome for White Rock food pantry fighting food insecurity

2 weeks ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

A little free pantry in uptown White Rock could use some more donations to help feed members of the community who are struggling. Tucked on the side of the parking lot adjacent to Oceana Parc Playhouse in White Rock is a colourfully painted pantry with food items available for the taking. This community offering has been running for years, which allows struggling individuals to access the food items in the pantry on their own time, without any barrier.