Casinos should be sited in town centres: Thoughts on cancelled South Surrey casino

January 31, 2013 | Nathan Pachal

When I first saw the application for the now-cancelled “South Surrey Entertainment Complex” aka casino, all I noticed was a building whose footprint was half the size of its surrounding parking facilities, out in the middle of nowhere. It had … Read More

The Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society: an update on progress

January 26, 2013 | Kenneth Souder

Since my previous post last August regarding the move of Interurban cars 1225 and 1304, the FVHRS have continued to work tirelessly, preparing for the launch of their weekend tourist tram service between the Cloverdale and Sullivan stations.  Major parts … Read More

Councillor Rasode on why she, and three others, supported the casino

January 25, 2013 | Barinder Rasode

Key reasons for supporting the Casino application at 10th and 168th, South Surrey

Pre zoned site:

One of the primary reasons for consideration of this application is derived from the fact that Council had zoned this site for building a … Read More

Why do we oppose traffic in our neighbourhoods, yet cause traffic in others’?

January 17, 2013 | Nathan Pachal

One of the interesting dynamics within any community is how quick people are to oppose road widening/expansions projects and ask for traffic claiming in their own neighbourhoods. It makes sense given the fact that living next to a major road … Read More

Sneak peek at the next phase of Urban Village

January 17, 2013 | Paul Hillsdon

With just a few remaining sales to go on Ultra, the first tower in the Urban Village complex, WestStone properties is moving onto the next phase of the project. The second tower, at 35 storeys, is planned to be built … Read More

Rapid bus for King George, light rail for Fraser?

January 16, 2013 | Paul Hillsdon

A retail leasing document for PCI’s King George Station development is revealing new details about the City’s rapid transit future. Retail floorplans in the document show that the mixed-use, transit-oriented development has been planned to accommodate two rapid transit stations. … Read More