Surrey Libraries offers free Read to Baby kits in October
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.
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Alaaddin Koc was sentenced to one year in prison after attempting to smuggle 31 kilograms of cannabis through YVR
The 56-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis for export after Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted him at Vancouver International Airport in 2024. He has 251 days left to serve after credit for time served.
Richmond News
Vancouver Liberals unveil 148-point platform with 400 km of protected bike lanes and an inflation cap on property tax hikes
Kareem Allam’s municipal party proposes sweeping changes to housing, transit, public safety and city services ahead of Vancouver’s Oct. 17 civic election; several plans require support from senior governments.
Daily Hive Vancouver
Four candidates are running in each of Maple Ridge’s two ridings in the Oct. 24 B.C. election
Nominations have closed for the provincial vote. Advance voting runs Oct. 16 to 21, and Elections BC says 355 candidates are running across the province.
Maple Ridge News
Tony Ward is seeking a third term on the Langley school board
Ward is running for one of Langley City’s two board seats with the Langley Strong slate. He says older City facilities and budget accountability are priorities, alongside support for choice programs.
Langley Advance Times
Surrey students call for public consultation on the city’s cycling plan
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.
Surrey Now-Leader
Surrey city council candidate Ian de Hoog sets out three priorities for stronger neighbourhoods
The artist, instructor, software developer and Surrey resident is running with NewSurrey+, focusing on safer, cleaner and better-connected neighbourhoods, sustainable growth, and local arts and culture.
Surrey Now-Leader
Downed wires cut power to two areas of Richmond on Monday
More than 1,000 BC Hydro customers were without power in two Richmond areas on Monday after wires came down. Crews expected service to return around 5:15 p.m.
Richmond News
Surrey Historical Society prepares book on road names used before 1957
The approximately 200-page book traces Surrey road names from before the city adopted a numbered system in 1957. The society hopes to publish it before Christmas.
Surrey Now-Leader
Vancouver police investigate two weekend stranger attacks, including tourist pushed into traffic
Police say a woman pushed a tourist into traffic near Carrall and East Pender streets on Friday; a man was stabbed in the neck multiple times near Main and Hastings streets on Sunday.
Daily Hive Vancouver
VPD seeks witnesses and video after two weekend assaults in the Downtown Eastside
Vancouver police are investigating two separate violent incidents in the Downtown Eastside: a tourist was pushed into traffic on Friday and a man was stabbed on Sunday. Investigators are asking witnesses and drivers with relevant dash-cam footage to come forward.
Vancouver Police Department
The 2026 White Rock and South Surrey Culture Crawl welcomed more than 5,000 attendees
The two-day event on Oct. 3 and 4 offered more than 45 free activities across six Semiahmoo Peninsula neighbourhoods, with more than 250 local artists, performers and cultural contributors.
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