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Record-breaking crowd at Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade, union backing revives donor debate and more.
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1. PHOTOS: Record-breaking crowd at Surrey’s 2017 Vaisakhi parade

The annual celebration, held this Saturday in Newton, featured 19 floats representing local Sikh schools, community groups, humanitarian organizations. See more >

2. One dead, two in hospital after Saturday off-road crash

Abbotsford police are investigating an early morning accident that has left one man dead. Two others were also taken to the hospital. See more >

3. Union backing revives donor debate

NDP attack ads focus on donations from property developers while housing prices soared in Metro Vancouver, and a $50,000-a-year party salary for Christy Clark. See more >

4. Chilliwack students join water campaign in memory of Letisha Reimer

Before she was fatally attacked in her Abbotsford high school last year, Letisha Reimer was passionate about helping others through a Run for Water fundraiser. See more >

5. ELECTION 2017: No firm stance on marijuana from the three B.C. parties

Marijuana talks marks the third in a series of Black Press B.C. election coverage leading up to May 9. See more >


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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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