Peace Arch News

The Peace Arch News is a bi-weekly publication that caters to the White Rock and South Surrey communities, appearing twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This newspaper reaches over 37,000 residences and businesses in the area on its delivery days. Since January 1997, it has been a member of the Black Press Group.

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Support worker at Surrey school charged with sexual assault of youth

2 days ago | peacearchnews.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 | peacearchnews.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 | peacearchnews.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.
Surrey council grants final approval to controversial streamside policy

3 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Tom Zytaruk

It's been an upstream battle for the City of Surrey, but on Monday council gave final approval to a controversial staff proposal to amend bylaws related to streamside protection and sensitive ecosystems development permits. The vote came after a public hearing. City hall received two pieces of correspondence expressing support, 21 opposed and one expressing concerns.
Surrey bicycle parking bylaw gets final approval from council

3 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Tom Zytaruk

Surrey council gave final approval with no debate Monday to a zoning amendment bylaw to revise bicycle parking requirements for multifamily developments with the aim to "improve efficiencies and increase housing affordability." Tim Yzerman, chairman of HUB Cycling's Surrey/White Rock Committee, was the lone speaker at Monday's public hearing.
Surrey council gives final OK to secondary suites in townhouses bylaw

3 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Tom Zytaruk

Surrey council gave final approval Monday to permitting secondary suites in townhouse zones within transit-oriented areas and frequent bus stop areas. Nobody spoke at the May 12 public hearing nor did city hall receive any correspondence. "I think this is a great opportunity, and even for multi-generational families to have that opportunity to live with their family members, that's great," Mayor Brenda Locke said.
White Rock comedy-drama explores dynamics of sisterhood

3 days ago | peacearchnews.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.
Demystifying a career in policing: Surrey Police hosts women’s workshop

6 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Anna Burns

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) hosted its second intro to policing workshop for women Saturday (May 10) at a training facility in Newton. All 24 participants had attended an initial SPS information session. Sgt. Cindy Vance, with the SPS recruiting section, said that traditionally, more men than women apply for a career in policing. So, this workshop aims to give women insight into what a potential career in policing could be and to "demystify it" a bit.
South Surrey Rotarians celebrate club's silver anniversary

6 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Tracy Holmes

Past and present members of one of the Semiahmoo Peninsula's Rotary clubs celebrated a silver milestone in April. The Rotary Club of South Surrey marked the club's 25th anniversary with a catered event April 23 at the Rotary Field House. More than two dozen past members joined those who are presently involved to celebrate, including two from the club's starting days – inaugural president Garry McIntosh and fellow founding member Hardy Staub.
Surrey school trustee elected to serve on B.C. association

6 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

A Surrey school trustee has been elected to another board in education. Bob Holmes, a Surrey school board trustee since 2014, has been elected to serve as vice-president of the B.C. School Trustees Association. “It is a great honour and privilege to serve as vice-president of the B.C. School Trustees Association and provide a strong voice for British Columbia’s students, teachers, support staff, and administrators,” Holmes said in a press release.