Doug McCallum says a Safe Surrey Coalition-led council would restore wards
The Surrey mayoral candidate says he and his Safe Surrey Coalition team would establish an eight-ward system if elected to council on Oct. 17.
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Paranormal investigators will present 16 years of evidence in South Surrey
Northern Paranormal Investigations will host an Oct. 3 event at Alex House in Crescent Beach, sharing investigation methods and material collected over 16 years. All ticket sales will support Alex House.
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Four candidates have announced bids in Surrey-White Rock for the Oct. 24 B.C. election
Incumbent Conservative MLA Trevor Halford will face BC NDP candidate Darryl Walker, BC Green Party candidate Christine Kinnie and independent Kevin Diakiw. No CentreBC candidate was listed as of Friday morning.
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Candidates from five parties will attend an Oct. 15 forum for Surrey and White Rock ridings
Three business organizations will host the forum ahead of B.C.’s Oct. 24 election. The venue will be announced later, and the public can submit questions for consideration by Oct. 5.
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Bear Creek Park’s daytime pumpkin train is running, with nighttime rides starting Oct. 16
The child-friendly daytime train runs Oct. 1 to 31; its nighttime “Scream” rides begin Oct. 16. Daytime tickets cost $12 and nighttime tickets cost $18, with age limits for the evening ride.
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Surrey lists Halloween activities and events for the season
Surrey’s seasonal Halloween lineup includes a farm scavenger hunt, library programs, museum celebrations, family activities and tree planting in an urban forest.
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Brenda Locke and Surrey Connect propose $1.5 billion in Surrey capital projects
The 2026 municipal election platform proposes $1.496 billion over four years for citywide infrastructure and amenities, with taxes kept at or below inflation.
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Wubs Family Foundation donates $1 million to Foundry South Surrey-White Rock
The gift supports Peace Arch Hospital + Community Health Foundation’s $2 million commitment to a $6.45 million youth and family centre, expected to open in late 2027.
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A new REACH autism centre is planned for city-owned land in Newton
The centre will lease a former animal hospital site for $1 a year and aims to open in early 2027, offering services for children, youth and families.
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Surrey mayoral candidate proposes First Nations partnership for city-owned land
Mike Starchuk says that, if elected with a council majority on Oct. 17, he would pursue a First Nations-led rental community on city-owned land, with the Nations deciding whether and how to proceed.
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Your guide to the White Rock and South Surrey Culture Crawl
The City of White Rock’s guide highlights five activities for visitors to enjoy during the Culture Crawl in White Rock. The available source material does not provide details about the activities.
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White Rock Fire Rescue encourages residents to focus on fire safety during Fire Prevention Week
White Rock Fire Rescue is encouraging residents to take part in Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 4–10, 2026, under the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
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