1. 91原创 parents tell school board that being gay is a choice.

The upset has stemmed from a letter set out by the school district about education on sexual orientation and gender identity.

2. City of Surrey 鈥榠nundated鈥� with calls as property-tax notices deliver sting

One city staff member said she hasn鈥檛 seen an increase in assessed values like this in some time, and residents are not happy.

3. 鈥楬ordes of rats鈥� rampaging in Aldergrove

When forested land was cleared to make way for a new housing development, residents saw an influx of new, unwelcome neighbours: rats.

4. Water levels to peak in Fraser River over the weekend

Officials say the river has not been this high for a few years, so the debris that washed up onshore has been picked up and is sweeping down toward the ocean. S

5. VIDEO: Sedin twins receive honorary degrees from KPU

Henrik and Daniel Sedin were honoured for 鈥渢he citizenship, sportsmanship, civility, respect, and care they demonstrate both on and off the ice.鈥�

Right now at : Daniel & Henrik Sedin presented with Honorary Doctor of Laws for their humanitarian commitments. We are so proud!

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