"Young lady where do you think you are going dressed like that?
Mom/Dad I am going to the Grammy Awards I am nominated in a couple categories."
Sunday evening my child bride and I settled in for an endless search on NETFLIX to find something of interest. As the old one eyed monster crackled to life up popped The 68th annual Grammy Awards live from Los Angeles.
Who knew.
Despite having three decades in the music industry from the late 80’s to the early 90’s I had not heard a word about the Grammy broadcast.
Not that I spent much time over the years watching the annual supposed night of music. I only say supposed in that I know from my personal experience how the votes are tabulated, but that is a conversation for another day.
The world of music has gone through a seismic shift over the past decade. No one is making music for 50+ music listeners and consumers. I get it.
In the first 20 minutes of the broadcast I shook my head as one after another young ladies bumped and ground across the screen in various forms of undress whilst displaying their athletic ability and private parts. When I mentioned my disgust “the luckiest girl in the world” said “Come on Dave our parents said the same thing about our music like The Beatles yeah yeah yeah.” I couldn’t grasp the comparison.
Later in the broadcast the incredibly talented LADY GA GA during her acceptance speech for her Grammy, she encouraged young ladies coming up in the music industry to hold on to their respectfulness, identity and composure in a male dominated industry. Really?
The only real stand out performance for this jaded old fart was BRUNO MARS performance. Who by the way did not pick up a Grammy this year. Yet his world tour brings him to Vancouver in October for no less than four near sold out shows @ BC PLACE. An incredible accomplishment in that the record for multiple shows at the big marshmallow until now was 3 sold out shows by TAYLOR SWIFT.
Times change. There are no record stores anymore. Very few artist that can tour and fill the seats. Thus the massive demand for BRUNO MARS tickets. The shows will largely be filled with 50-70 plus music livers. Oh some may drag along their kids but at $300.00 for a cheap ticket there won’t be many kids at the show.
So if you are looking for me, I will be over here in the corner with my albums, cassettes and CD’s listening to the soundtrack to my life and hollering....
.......young lady PUT ON SOME CLOTHES!
David Chesney
Editors Note: Watch the 2026 Grammy awards.
Local News
February 06, 2026
New & Old Patullo Bridge Closure This Weekend
Starting at 8 p.m. this evening Friday, February 6, there will be no vehicle access to the Pattullo Bridge for approximately one week, because of ongoing construction and transition work on the new stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge. During the closure, the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge will also be fully closed.
The Pattullo Bridge’s sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists, and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Reopening details for the Pattullo Bridge will be shared once confirmed and are weather dependent.
This upcoming closure is needed to finish connections to the roadways on both sides of the new bridge. The work includes raising ground levels, putting in utilities, completing paving, and installing the foundation for the Royal-Agnes multi-use path overpass. To ensure public and worker safety, the bridge will be closed to vehicles at this time.
During the closure, the following traffic and transit changes will be in place:
Drivers can use the Port Mann or Alex Fraser bridges as alternative routes.
N19 NightBus trips will be rerouted between New Westminster and Scott Road stations.
Extra N19 NightBus service will be in place to ensure trips remain on schedule.
SkyTrain service on the Expo and Millennium lines will start one hour earlier on Sunday, February 8.
The Draft 2026–2030 Financial Plan is open for public feedback. It focuses on community priorities, services, infrastructure, housing, and the waterfront.
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 ride-share 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.
January 30, 2026
It's Getting Crowded
Darrell Jones #7
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.
Kerry Lynne Findlay #8
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.
Brent Chapman
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).
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).
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.
Darrell Jones #7
Kerry Lynne Findlay #8
Brent Chapman
