Cloverdale Reporter

The Cloverdale Reporter was established in August 1996 by Ursula Maxwell-Lewis. Over the following 12 years, the publication expanded in both size and popularity, much like the historic Clover Valley itself. In March 2008, Black Press Group Inc. acquired the Cloverdale Reporter, ensuring it maintained its strong community focus and keeping Ursula Maxwell-Lewis on as managing editor until her retirement in 2009. Currently, the Cloverdale Reporter is released every Thursday and has a circulation of 20,500, catering to the communities of Cloverdale, Clayton, and nearby areas.

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Support worker at Surrey school charged with sexual assault of youth

2 days ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Anna Burns

A support worker who works with youth at a Surrey high school has been charged in connection with allegations of a sexual assault between an adult man and a youth in 2024. Henry Roger Lorteau has been charged with one count of sexual assault and two counts of sexual exploitation, Surrey Police Service said Wednesday (May 14). "The man is alleged to have entered a relationship with the youth upon meeting the youth while providing supports at a local area high school," Sgt.
BC Ferries adding over 1,000 round trips for busy summer season

2 days ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Harry Corro

With the Victoria Day long weekend just around the corner, BC Ferries says they are “summer ready.” The company anticipates carrying over 9 million passengers and nearly 4 million vehicles over the summer season, building upon last year's record-breaking numbers between May 15 and Sept. 2, 2024. “We’re operating in a more complex environment – aging ships, increased demand, and busy terminals all put pressure on the system,” said Stephen Jones, vice-president of engineering.
Surrey mayor delivers sold-out State of City Address

2 days ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Tom Zytaruk

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke received a standing ovation for her roughly 40-minute 2025 State of the City Address at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel on Wednesday – a speech laden with capital projects, meeting challenges in schooling and healthcare, building up the city's transportation network and addressing other growth-related pressures. This year's "cost-neutral" event was sold out (418 seats), at $150 apiece, as well as in combinations and sponsored tickets.
White Rock comedy-drama explores dynamics of sisterhood

4 days ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Alex Browne

Marion Bridge is a small rural community in the regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia – and it’s also the title of a play by noted Canadian wordsmith Daniel MacIvor. In the play Marion Bridge, the community is where three women in their 30s come “home” to be with their mother, who is in the latter stages of terminal cancer.
Vernon's Shanda Hill making progress amid 'exhausting' race

1 week ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Bowen Assman

Despite an "incredibly difficult and exhausting" day for Vernon's Shanda Hill, the ultra athlete is more than 57 kilometres into the final leg of her Ultra Deca triathlon. Hill has completed the 38 km swim and 1,800 km bike ride, with 'just' 365 km of running left in the Brazil Ultra Tri Deca race. She is the sole woman competing.
Highly invasive, toxic plant spreading its roots through B.C. neighbourhoods

1 week ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Olivier Laurin

Four years ago, Saanich resident Terry Smollett picked up a copy of the Saanich News and sat down to read. Turning through the pages, he made a perplexing discovery when he came across a photo of a plant all too familiar – one that was sprawling across his own backyard. The article revealed that the lush broad-leafed plant, producing bright orange-red, berry-laden cobs, was actually a non-native weed considered to be both toxic and “highly” invasive.
Mussel-sniffing dogs trained to detect invasive species at B.C. lakes

1 week ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Jenna Hauck

A German shepherd named Major excitedly walks around the outside of a boat at Cultus Lake, as handler Sgt. Denny Chrétien points at various spots along the way. Soon Major stops and sits and receives an enthusiastic "good boy!" from Chrétien. The canine successfully found an invasive species of freshwater mussel that was hidden on the boat.
Harrison moves forward with multi-million dollar dike upgrade project

1 week ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Adam Louis

Harrison Lake's dike will be raised. During the Harrison Hot Springs village council meeting on Monday, May 5, council voted unanimously favour of raising the dike to 15.1 metres, meeting standards set by the province, in an effort to protect the village from future flooding. They directed staff to provide recommendations concerning flood protection systems and potential locations.
PHOTOS: Harrison Tulip Festival wraps up another year

1 week ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Adam Louis

The biggest tulip festival in Canada has wrapped up a successful year. Kate Onos-Gilbert, the festival's organizer and the mind behind the Harrison Pumpkin Festival and Harrison Sunflower Festival, said this year's event drew thousands of people to the community. The Onos farm boasted 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and 15 varieties of daffodils – 12 million bulbs planted in total. "We've been very lucky with the weather," Onos-Gilbert told The Observer.
White Rock urges public input on community hub

1 week ago | cloverdalereporter.com | Alex Browne

Now is the time for White Rock residents to make their views known about plans for a new community hub. That's the message from both the City of White Rock – through its communications and government relations department – and Darcy Dupont, the man hired as senior project manager for the planned replacement for city hall.