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The forum begins at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Organizers expect at least 40 candidates to attend, and registration remains open for about 300 voters.
Imagine Surrey unveiled 79 commitments for Surrey’s 2026 municipal election, including an anti-extortion command led by Surrey Police Service, housing and transit promises, and a quarterly public progress dashboard if Mike Starchuk is elected mayor.
The BCHL junior team has a 1-6 record and sits fifth and last in the Coastal East conference, with much of the season still to play. Surrey Eagles beat the Chilliwack Chiefs 4-2 at home on Sept. 20.
Mayoral candidate Linda Annis and Surrey First have released a platform proposing major public facility investments, new recreation centres and expanded police and fire staffing. The slate also promises no residential or business property tax increases in 2027 if elected.
Donald Reagh, 91, died on Aug. 4 after his family says repeated efforts to secure hospice care were delayed and obstructed. Fraser Health says its patient-care quality office is supporting the family, but had not answered the outlet’s questions by Oct. 5.
Mann is charged with second-degree murder in Dunn’s death. Her partner testified about the night she was attacked; the trial is expected to last about three weeks.
The Arts Club Theatre Company touring production runs at Surrey Arts Centre through Oct. 24, with special programming including a children’s art class, an actor talkback and VocalEye audio description.
Mann has pleaded not guilty in the 2024 killing of Tori Dunn, a Surrey woman. Crown prosecutors say they plan to call police officers, a pathologist and a DNA expert.
White Rock's advance voting dates are Oct. 7, 8 and 13. Eligible voters can cast ballots for one mayor, up to six councillors and one school trustee.
The outgoing council held no debate or campaign pitches at its final meeting, instead thanking city staff. All nine members are seeking re-election, and the new council is to meet for the first time on Nov. 2.
Families with babies up to 12 months can pick up the kits at Surrey Libraries branches while supplies last; this year’s board book is Kiss by Kiss by Richard Van Camp.
Sophie Choong and two friends launched a campaign seeking a review of Surrey’s long-term cycling vision, saying disconnected routes make car-free trips difficult. Its petition had 229 signatures as of Oct. 5.
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