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BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson says the party would raise B.C.’s basic personal tax exemption from $13,216 to $32,000 if elected on Oct. 24, which he says would save workers $1,000 a year.
Surrey council and mayor candidates spoke at two civic election forums in Guildford this week. Advance voting in Surrey and White Rock began Oct. 7, with additional voting days on Oct. 10, 14 and 15 ahead of final voting day on Oct. 17.
The B.C. Conservatives say they would raise the basic personal tax exemption from $13,216 to $32,000 if elected on Oct. 24, a move Lorne Doerkson says would save working residents $1,000 a year.
The B.C. Conservatives propose more than doubling the provincial basic personal amount to $32,000. Party leader Lorne Doerkson says eligible taxpayers could save about $1,000 a year if the party wins the Oct. 24 provincial election.
Surrey is accepting nominations for its 2027 Sports Hall of Fame class across six categories and a Community Hero Award. Nominations are due Dec. 31, remain valid for three years, and the next class will be celebrated each June.
The Pattullo Bridge’s steel arch is scheduled to come down over the Oct. 9–11 long weekend, weather permitting. The work is expected to take 48 to 60 hours, and the river’s main navigation channel will be closed from Friday night to Sunday night.
Surrey Schools celebrated 221 employees who retired in the 2025–26 school year at its annual dinner on Tuesday. Retirees represented nearly every district role, from principals and teachers to clerks, education assistants, custodians and facilities staff.
Interim leader Lorne Doerkson is scheduled to make a policy announcement in Surrey, where 10 of B.C.’s 93 ridings are being contested ahead of the Oct. 24 vote.
Interim leader Lorne Doerkson is expected to announce a policy in Surrey, a key battleground where 10 of the province’s 93 ridings are being contested.
The B.C. Firefighters Burn Fund has agreed to partner with Noel Surrey for three more years, keeping Bright Nights at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds through the 2028 Christmas season. This year's festival includes more than one million lights, family activities and a contribution from every ticket sold to the Burn Fund.
Surrey’s events guide lists concerts, theatre, comedy, dance, Halloween activities and community meals, with dates, venues, prices and ticket information for many listings.
B.C. Conservative Party leader Lorne Doerkson says the provincial government and municipalities need a better working relationship on housing, after what he called a very strained relationship.
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