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Connections — Community — and Conversation
Harry Lamba and The UPS Store in Newton deliver s more than packages. He delivers trust and neighbourhood spirit! Harry Lamba is a trusted and familiar face with Newton businesses and families, and in his words, a part of its vibrant society. “I immigrated from India in 2001. As a new immigrant, adjusting to the new environment took a while. However, my background and my positive outlook helped. I am a veteran of...
Re-imagine the Newton Recreation Centre Plan
The future Newton Community Centre, a $90 million project planned for the 6900 block of King George Boulevard, formerly Rona, on the west side of Surrey’s busiest north-south road was approved by the previous Mayor and council. The new facility is expected to be open to the public by the end of 2024. No construction has commenced. Philip Aguirre, executive director of the Newton Business Improvement Association (BIA). wonders why the site was chosen for a...
Through Their Eyes
Shining a light on homelessness in Surrey They are somebody’s brother, father, sister, or friend. The people living in the shelters, emergency response centres, or even the trees behind any subdivision in our city haven’t always struggled for shelter. And as Neil Arao, Deputy Executive Director, Homelessness, Housing and Mental Health Services, says, our perception of homelessness isn’t always correct. “People often assume that homelessness in Surrey is ‘just a bunch of...
Spooktacular makes a spooky return!
BOO! Spooktacular Newton is back for another spooky day! It’s Surrey’s only free, family-friendly Halloween street festival. Bring the family to the downtown Newton trick-or-treat event, offering a petting zoo, mini golf, face painting, crafts, games, trick-or-treating, an urban pumpkin patch (by donation to the Surrey Food Bank), vendor market, and live buskers. For safety and event space, the temporary car-free area of 137th Street, between 72A and 74 Ave will...
Fourth State of Newton event looks to the future
The Fourth Annual State of Newton, presented by the Newton BIA and the Surrey Board of Trade in late September, is back after a two year hiatus. The last two years have seen a lot of changes in Newton. The community faced a global pandemic, supply chain problems, lockdowns that had many leaving their offices to work in an online environment, social distancing and, in some cases, unfortunate closures. However, the area experienced...
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