Early show sold out. A few tickets remain for the 9 o'clock show.
Scott Smith and The Midnight Riders pay tribute to the Allman Brothers, pulling from classics like Ramblin’ Man, Whipping Post, Statesboro Blues, Midnight Rider, Jessica and Blue Sky. It’s a full dive into the southern rock sound that mixed blues, country and jazz into something unmistakable.
Scott Smith has been a fixture in Vancouver’s blues and roots scene for years, playing with Barney Bentall, Rich Hope, and fronting Terminal Station and Just A Season. For this project, he’s built a band that mirrors the Allmans’ late-60s lineup: dual lead guitars (Emmett Jerome and Smith), organ (Darryl Havers), bass (Jeremy Holmes) and two drummers (Leon Power and Liam MacDonald).
Three Men Arrested and Charged with Firearm Offence
The three men arrested on February 1, 2026, by Surrey Police Service (SPS) following a shots fired incident are now charged with Criminal Code offences.
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 3:50 am, Surrey Police Service (SPS) members assigned to Project Assurance, working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section, were patrolling in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood when reports came in of shots fired and a small fire outside a residence near Crescent Road and 132 Street. The three accused were arrested by SPS officers a short time later near 28 Avenue and 140 Street after getting into a rideshare vehicle.
SPS’s Major Crime Section took over the investigation and the three men have now been charged with Criminal Code offences.
Harjot Singh, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Taranveer Singh, a 19-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Dayajeet Singh Billing, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
All three have been remanded in custody until February 5, 2026. SPS has confirmed they are all foreign nationals and has engaged Canada Border Services Agency.
SPS is asking anyone who has information on this incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact SPS’s non-emergency number at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-10642 (SP).
SPS is releasing the photos of Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Darajeet Singh Billing after determining that the disclosure is necessary to assist with the ongoing police investigation.
SPS hopes that the public release of images of Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Darajeet Singh Billing prompts additional witnesses, victims, or associates to come forward with relevant information regarding the activities of one or more on the morning of or before February 1, 2026.
In September 2025, the Surrey Extortion Reward Fund of $250,000.00 was established to offer individuals with key information the ability to collect a reward if charges and convictions of those responsible for these crimes are secured.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Surrey Extortion Tip Line at 236-485-5149 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca if you wish to remain anonymous.
Preschool registration to open in Surrey with $10-a-day programs through provincial funding
Registration for the City of Surrey’s preschool and group child-care programs opens tomorrow, Feb. 3, and runs through Feb. 5. Families can access licensed, play-based programs for children ages three to five, including spaces available for just $10 per day through a provincial partnership. Programs run from September to June at recreation facilities across the city, with flexible schedules to support families.
“We know how hard it is for families to find affordable child care,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “Thanks to this provincial partnership, more families can access preschool and get the care they need without delay.”
Provincial funding supports $10-a-day programs at Cloverdale Mini Recreation Centre and Fraser Heights Recreation Centre through the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. The City has nine applications in progress to offer the program at more City-operated preschool facilities.
City of Surrey preschool programs are led by qualified early childhood educators and follow the B.C. Early Learning Framework, focusing on learning through play and a smooth transition to kindergarten.
Families can learn more about the City’s preschool programs, eligibility for financial support, and how to register at surrey.ca/preschool.
February 02, 2026
Groundhog Day
Here in Canada our most famous groundhog is in Wiarton , Ontario. Did Wiarton Willie see his shadow this morning?
Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring.
The prognosticating groundhog did not see his shadow and an early spring has been declared.
For an almost uniquely North American celebration, Groundhog Day has its roots in Medieval Europe and the celebration of Candlemas, a festival in which candles were lit at churches to commemorate Jesus’s presentation at the temple. Candlemas also have much in common with pre-existing Pagan observances in Pagan times, when farmers would carry torches around their fields before sowing time. Candlemas fall 40 days after Christmas and in between the winter solstice and spring equinoxes.
Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, sees its shadow and then returns, winter will last for another six weeks. If it doesn’t see its shadow, winter will be shorter.
Once again, Canada’s Western provinces produce no real groundhogs to be held to account for their predictions! Our next furry friend, who’s not a real groundhog, is Balzac Billy, a mascot from the town of Balzac, 24km north of Calgary. The origins of Balzac Billy can be traced to the 1970s, when Balzac’s then-mayor, Merle Osborne, befriended a Richardson Ground Squirrel.
In 2022, Canada got another stuffed prognosticator — Okanagan Okie was introduced as Canada’s newest weather prediction specialist in Vernon.
Okanagan Okie is the Allan Brooks Nature Centre’s mascot, a yellow-bellied marmot commonly found in the valley’s grasslands.
Allan Brooks Nature Centre holds a family fun event for all on Groundhog Day – guests can enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate, delicious donuts, a cozy seat by the bonfire, and the opportunity to meet others who are also eager to see the end of winter.
January 30, 2026
It's Getting Crowded
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Earlier this week DARRELL JONES the popular face for SAVE ON FOODS and longtime Surrey (Ocean Park) resident announced he would be putting his name forth for the Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership Race.
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Last evening another Peninsula resident announced she would be seeking the role of the leader for the Conservative Party of BC.
KERRY LYNNE FINDLAY who served as the MP in Ottawa for our riding South Surrey/White Rock from 2019-2026 lost her seat to former White Rock city councillor ERNIE KLASSEN in the recent federal election when KLASSEN took the seat for the Liberal party.
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Should FINDLAY be successful she would be able to car pool to Victoria with her husband BRENT CHAPMAN the
Construction is underway on a new display for White Rock’s 1925 antique Studebaker fire truck in front of the Fire Hall at 15315 Pacific Ave.
Restored by the Fire Fighters’ Union and donated to the City, the display will feature interpretive panels sharing the truck’s history and restoration. Completion is expected by late spring 2026.
Surrey Police Releasing Photos of Two Accused
SPS is releasing photos of the two men charged in the January 26, 2026, firearm-related investigation after determining that the disclosure is necessary to assist with the ongoing police investigation.
SPS hopes that the public release of images of Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh prompts additional witnesses, victims, or associates to come forward with relevant information regarding the activities of Harshdeep Singh and/or Hanspreet Singh on or before January 26, 2026.
Photos will be considered for release on a case-by-case basis and based on the legal necessity to seek assistance from the public with police investigations. The disclosure of these photos in this case is a consistent use disclosure under sections 33(2)(d) and 34 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act whereby police can disclose photos of arrested persons if the disclosure is necessary to further a police investigation into a current crime, or series of crimes, and to seek the public’s assistance for witnesses and victims who may have information.
In September 2025, the Surrey Extortion Reward Fund of $250,000.00 was established to offer individuals with key information the ability to collect a reward if charges and convictions of those responsible for these crimes are secured.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Surrey Extortion Tip Line at 236-485-5149 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca if you wish to remain anonymous.
Monday January 27, 2026
Breakthrough? Two Men Arrested and Charged with Firearm Offence
Two men have been arrested and are now charged with Criminal Code offences following a Surrey Police Service (SPS) investigation into an alleged shots fired incident in the early morning hours of January 26, 2026.
On January 26, 2026, at approximately 3:50 am, Surrey Police Service (SPS) members assigned to Project Assurance, working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section, were in the area of 129 Street and 84 Avenue when they heard what they believed was a gun shot. SPS officers quickly located a suspect vehicle and stopped it, taking the driver and a passenger into custody. During the arrests a loaded handgun was discovered and seized. Project Assurance is an initiative in which SPS pro actively patrols neighbourhoods and business areas targeted by extortions and extortion-related shootings.
SPS’s Major Crime Section took over the investigation and two men have now been charged with Criminal Code offences.
Harshdeep Singh, a 20-year-old male, has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present.
Hanspreet Singh, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
Both Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh have been remanded in custody until January 30, 2026. They are both foreign nationals and SPS has engaged Canada Border Services Agency.
SPS is asking anyone who has information on this incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact SPS’s non-emergency number at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-8529 (SP).
It was a weekend of note in the Crescent Park region of South Surrey on Sunday night when shots were fired at a house near Crescent Road and 132 St. at 3:50 a.m. in the morning.
Officers working with the Surrey Police Service's "Project Assurance" team were reportedly in the Crescent Beach area doing proactive patrols targeting extortion related shootings and they responded to reports of gunfire.
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