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City's first mental health officer hits streets

Being a police officer comes with a certain number of expectations - investigating tragedies, attending the scene of car accidents and interacting with criminals and victims. But Const. Arthur Wlodyka didn't expect he'd feel helpless while on the job.

Community Links

Reach your community and publicize non-profit, community, or club activities here and on the Internet, at www.langleyadvance.com which includes the link Submit an Event. Or email news@ langleyadvance.com, fax to 604-534-3383, or mail to: Langley Advance, #112 6375 202nd St., Langley, B.C. V2Y 1N1. Must be received at least 10 days prior to the date at which you wish the information to appear in print. Run on a space-available basis at the discretion of the editor.

Wellbeing guide

Email all Wellbeing listings to edit@thenownewspaper.com. Publication is not guaranteed.

Substance abuse tackled at awareness-week events

Toward the end of this month, the City of Surrey will host its third annual Substance Use Awareness Week (SUAW) to educate residents about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and how to prevent one's self from succumbing to addiction.

Tight race last time, but now? Who knows?

The riding of Burnaby-Deer Lake includes one of the largest shopping centres in the country - Metropolis at Metrotown - and some of Burnaby's most picturesque green spaces, including Central Park and the riding's namesake, Deer Lake Park.

RCH expansion key issue

Christy Clark isn't the only politician to address the needs of Royal Columbian Hospital during the 2013 provincial election campaign.

The Optimist posed a series of questions to Delta South candidates

Questions and answers with your candidates

Do you support further port expansion at Roberts Bank?...

Community Links

Abbotsford-Mission riding

Abbotsford Mission Times asked candidates in four local ridings to respond to the following: What do you see as the 2 - 3 most important issues in your riding? What would you do about it? We'll run the responses over four issues. This is Part 3. This riding has seven candidates. To see the remaining two candidates, turn to page A4. You can see all candidates profiles at www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

Community events

Car clubbers wanted The Chilliwack Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada meets the first Tuesday of each month (May 7) at 7: 30 p.m. at the Atchelitz Threshermen's building on Luckakuck Way. Newcomers welcome. For details call Barb or Ross at 604-824-1807.

Langley walks 51st time this weekend

For half a century, Langley residents have laced up their shoes, gathering their families and friends, and exploring various neighbourhoods during the annual Langley Walk.

SMART help for victims of sexual assault

When she was surfing a website that connects models with photographers and agents, Hayley had no idea it would lead to such a wave of violence.

Community Links

Reach your community and publicize non-profit, community, or club activities here and on the Internet, at langleyadvance. com which includes the link Submit an Event. Or email news@ langleyadvance.com, fax to 604-534-3383, or mail to: Langley Advance, #112 6375 202nd St., Langley, B.C. V2Y 1N1. Must be received at least 10 days prior to the date at which you wish the information to appear in print.

Tenant upset about cuts

My name is Misty Rafferty. I am a tenant in a building called Cliff Block, run by Lookout Emergency Aid Society.

Cuts to Cliff Block 'quite shocking'

New Westminster city council is concerned that cuts to a local community service could have far-reaching concerns for the city.

Three years later: Burnaby refinery is still leaching oil with no end in sight

It's been three years since the ongoing oil leak at Burnaby's Chevron refinery was first discovered, and the company is expecting it to last many more.