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A leaked letter signed by B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson points to replacing ICBC’s no-fault system with a hybrid model if the party wins on Oct. 24. Doerkson later said he was not promising a specific plan, while NDP Leader David Eby warned a reversal could raise costs.
Penticton musician Amanda Bentley’s Adele tribute show arrives at Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 22, launching a tour of B.C. theatres. The singer says the production aims to create connection through music, laughter and a chance for friends to gather.
The Surrey Now-Leader has published questionnaire responses from B.C. Green candidate Pat McCutcheon and OneBC candidate Travis Marchenski; three other candidates’ responses may be added if received.
At a Surrey campaign stop, B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson pledged to eliminate the PST on business investments for three years if elected. He also promised faster approvals for major projects and fewer regulations, while criticizing the NDP government’s taxes and fiscal record.
Police say 33-year-old Kalid Yimer was found dead in Surrey in August 2026 and investigators believe he was solely responsible for a 2024 attack that seriously injured a man. The investigation is concluded and the attempted-murder charge has been abated.
Police say Kalid Yimer, 33, was believed to be solely responsible for a 2024 attempted murder in Surrey. He was found dead in a Fleetwood forest in August 2026, leading police to close the investigation; they say his death is not considered suspicious.
Surrey has a range of Halloween events in October, from free family festivals and a pumpkin train to haunted attractions, film and library programs. The listings include dates, times, admission details and activities for different ages and sensory needs.
The City of White Rock says requests for lighting at White Rock Pier are now open. The available notice does not include application details, eligibility requirements or a deadline.
Conservative Party of BC leader Lorne Doerkson announced a package of proposed business policies during a campaign stop in Surrey, including a three-year PST break on immediate investments in machinery, equipment and business software.
The free, family-friendly afternoon in Cloverdale will feature games, crafts, performances and a costume parade. A quieter sensory-friendly trick-or-treat event is set for Oct. 30.
Surrey-area resident Tanbir Rana co-hosts Off the Rush, a late-night hockey call-in show on 107.7 Pulse FM that launched Sept. 28 and airs weekdays from 10 p.m. to midnight.
David Eby says qualifying small and medium-sized businesses hurt by tariffs could get interest-free loans of up to $1 million for as long as 72 months. The BC NDP also promises a refundable tax credit for employers hiring a young person for their first job.
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