Surrey Renames Park After Community Raises Concerns Over Historical Injustices
The City of Surrey has renamed a neighbourhood park following concerns from residents of Japanese descent about its historical namesake.
Senator Reid Park, located in the city’s north end, will now be known as North Ridge Park. The change follows a review prompted by community feedback highlighting Senator Thomas Reid’s role in supporting discriminatory policies against Japanese Canadians before, during and after the Second World War.
City officials said the park, originally named in the 1990s, no longer reflects Surrey’s values of inclusivity and respect. Laurie Cavan, general manager o...
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