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Johl agreed to use his usual name on the Oct. 17 civic-election ballot, ending a proposed court hearing over his attempt to be listed alphabetically first.
Surrey council has ordered a review of Metro Vancouver’s authority to consolidate four sewerage areas, citing concerns that costs could be shifted unfairly to Surrey ratepayers.
Trevor Halford says he will rejoin the B.C. Conservatives after Findlay’s resignation and calls a possible snap provincial election opportunistic.
The free, self-guided weekend event will connect visitors with local artists, galleries, cultural spaces, music, workshops and heritage sites across South Surrey and White Rock.
B.C. Premier David Eby toured SFU’s temporary medical-school space and met its first cohort of 48 students as the university outlines plans to expand training.
White Rock’s Canadian Walk for Veterans will return Sept. 27, raising funds for programs supporting veterans, active service members and their families.
UNITI has raised more than $85,000 toward its $100,000 goal for a Sept. 26 walk and roll fundraiser supporting programs for people with developmental disabilities.
Councillor Rob Stutt wants B.C. to create a consistent regulatory framework covering where e-scooters may operate, safety requirements, enforcement, speed limits, equipment standards and insurance.
Surrey council approved a $1,010,763.76 contract with A&G Supply Ltd. for custodial supplies at city facilities, with spending capped at $1,111,840.14.
A $2.7-million ongoing investment for 2026-27 will add 78 positions, expand universal lunch service and strengthen food supports across the district.
Lorne Doerkson was unanimously chosen as interim leader after Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned, while several former B.C. Conservative MLAs pledged to return and talks with Centre BC continued.
The interactive, non-televised version of The Price is Right Live comes to Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 3, with audience members selected at random to play for prizes.
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