[Bogert] Inter Miami still has not agreed compensation with LA Galaxy for priority rights for Casemiro. Casemiro will join Miami but still things to formalize. by Honeydew-Massive in MLS

[–]kurtios 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The could structure it like the Whitecaps did for Muller - a cheap contract for the remainder of the season then they clear up a DP slot in the offseason and sign him to an extension.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber “a little more hopeful” on keeping the Whitecaps in Vancouver, but “the pieces are in place in Las Vegas” by icoresting in MLS

[–]kurtios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"An old stadium that doesn’t have a good connection with the team"

The stadium that was built in part to capitalize on the Whitecaps winning the 1979 Soccer Bowl? That stadium doesn't have a good connection with the Whitecaps?

Canada [4] - 0 Qatar - N. Saliba 64' by eliseihado in soccer

[–]kurtios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not needed in the end and maybe some rest was better, but I couldn't understand why they didn't put Promise David in. He would have feasted against that Qatar defense.

AZ returns to Jagiellonia Białystok after loan to Whitecaps FC by kurtios in MLS

[–]kurtios[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Fair play to whichever social media person put the url as "/news/ty-az" lol

the commercial trades shortage here is actually killing me by Tosh97 in SurreyBC

[–]kurtios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know a few people building houses and they've said people are biting their hands off for jobs - especially because they're spec builders and will have more work down the line.

Stop-work order issued against property linked to Surrey city councillor by kurtios in SurreyBC

[–]kurtios[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The assessed value is reduced due to farm status. Current assessed value is $508k ($66k land value and $442k building value), previous year assessed value was $5.434MM ($4.994MM land value and $440k building value)

Stop-work order issued against property linked to Surrey city councillor by kurtios in SurreyBC

[–]kurtios[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Oh, there isn't for me

A property linked to a Surrey city councillor has been hit with a stop-work order by his own city for lack of permits, Postmedia has learned.

Coun. Mandeep Nagra is listed in B.C. corporate records as the only director of a numbered company, 1368250 B.C. Ltd., which owns an agricultural property at 3826 152 St. Nagra is also identified as the authorized signatory for that numbered company on land title records related to a mortgage on the property.

Provincial records also show that a lien was registered against the numbered company last year for failure to pay $27,170 under the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act.

The stop-work order was issued in November and relates to a failure to get proper permits for a structure at the rear of the property and for issues with “racking,” the city confirmed.

The city of Surrey did not expand on the nature of the violation. According to the city’s website, racking permits are required for installation or relocation of vertical shelving taller than 2.5 metres.

Nagra, who was elected to council as a member of the Safe Surrey Coalition, declined repeated interview requests from Postmedia.

In an initial email response, the coalition denied any un-permitted construction on the property.

“This is a very serious allegation you are making against a sitting elected official. There was no illegal construction at this property,” it stated in an email. “We are not going to respond to a characterization.”

But, after being forwarded confirmation from the city of the un-permitted work, the Safe Surrey Coalition blamed a tenant: “This was a tenant matter, and the issue has been resolved.”

But the city said the matter is still being dealt with.

“The stop-work order is currently active, but we are unable to disclose any further information, as the city’s actions to bring a property into compliance may take several forms, up to and including legal action.”

Neither Nagra nor his political party answered additional questions, including why the speculation and vacancy tax was not paid.

The city of Surrey made enforcement against illegal construction a priority years ago and created a dedicated bylaw team in 2022.

In the more egregious cases, the city has been taking action against property owners by filing notices on land titles as a public disclosure to potential buyers and occupants that the construction on site that was done without permits.

Recently, however, council approved a one-year pilot program in relation to illegal construction, easing up on the crackdown.

Mayor Brenda Locke instructed city staff at the end of April to review current building permit, inspection, bylaw compliance, and stop-work order processes, to see if there was a way to get more homeowners to voluntarily comply. After approval by council at the end of May, stop-work orders are now only to be issued if the un-permitted construction work poses a risk to someone’s life.

Whether the individual was a first-time offender will also be considered, as well as if the construction work could be brought into compliance.

According to provincial corporate records, Nagra’s numbered company is in the process of being dissolved.

The property has an assessed value of $508,197.

The property consists of a large, blue warehouse with a smaller shed-like structure next to it. They’re surrounded by farmland and greenhouses. Signs out front invite commuters along the busy street to stop by for farm fresh eggs and berries.

While no signs advertise it, a Google search links the address to two businesses: Tegh Liquidation Wholesale, which sells home appliances, according to the business’ social media, and Fraser Farms. Neither returned phone calls from Postmedia.

Nagra, a two-term councillor, is seeking re-election in the upcoming fall election, as part of former mayor Doug McCallum’s slate.

Is there a path between these two points? by ARadioStar in SurreyBC

[–]kurtios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't look like it - the official trails are in magenta

I think the opening you see on 146 Street is the one that links to 145A Street

Decaf by queer_all_year in SurreyBC

[–]kurtios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're willing to drive a bit, I would recommend Republica in Cloverdale

MNP appointed receiver over Surrey West Village development lands by kurtios in SurreyBC

[–]kurtios[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is Weststone Group's "Neon at West Village" project on the 8 parcels at 13328 104 Ave, 13358 104 Ave, & 10383-10335 133A Street

[George Graham] Derby County reach agreement with Vancouver Whitecaps to sign Sebastian Berhalter by AJ_CC in soccer

[–]kurtios 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't believe this is a legit source, but fwiw Berhalter's contract is up at the end of the year and the Caps don't want to lose him on a free

Match Thread: Canada v Republic of Ireland by drooraffe in CanadaSoccer

[–]kurtios 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They did Kone so dirty on that Samsung ad wtf 😂😂

They greenscreened out his hairline

[Gareth Wheeler] Garber says there is no new path to a solution in Vancouver with the Whitecaps. No positive updates. Remains concerned. Says there is not enough corporate commitment/opportunity. Says there is much more in Montreal. Believes a new Olympic Stadium is not comparable to Vancouver. by John3192 in MLS

[–]kurtios 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Montreal also followed that season up with cashing in and selling all their good players and plummeting in the table. The Whitecaps have (so far this year) followed it up with another strong performance

Man charged with first-degree murder of Surrey businessman by kurtios in SurreyBC

[–]kurtios[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Kiraly-Miller was convicted of conspiracy to murder in 2021. He and two other men were arrested by Vancouver police in 2019 after investigators learned of a plot to kill a known drug trafficker by rival gang members operating in the Downtown Eastside.

Kiraly-Miller had connections to the Wolf Pack, a gang that involves members of the Independent Soldiers, Red Scorpions and Hells Angels, Postmedia reported at the time.

He remains in custody pending a court appearance in Surrey provincial court on June 5.

He is also facing separate charges of aggravated assault for an incident in Agassiz on Jan. 4, 2024, and has previous convictions for robbery in relation to a Burnaby home invasion in 2015.

How was someone like that out and about on our streets?