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Surrey Police Service is investigating an early-morning fire at the Linda Vista Motel after a man allegedly threatened staff and set the lobby alight. No injuries have been confirmed, and police say the investigation is in its early stages.
Two free events are scheduled in Surrey for Small Business Week: DIVERSEcity’s entrepreneur and small business fair on Oct. 22 at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, followed by the Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo at Surrey City Hall on Oct. 24.
Lime is offering voters in eight B.C. cities two free rides of up to 15 minutes each from Oct. 16 to 24, 2026, to help them travel to and from voting locations. The offer covers both election days and most of the provincial advance-voting period.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge awarded Mohammed Faizal $645,934 for injuries from a 2015 head-on crash near Fraser Highway and 140 Street in Surrey. The driver of the car that crossed into the opposing lane failed a roadside screening test and received an immediate roadside prohibition.
Canada’s latest Mexico advisory urges travellers to avoid non-essential travel along part of the west-central coast as Hurricane Simon approaches. The storm is expected to make landfall near Mazatlán on Oct. 15, with possible flooding, landslides and disruption to essential services.
The City of White Rock is promoting a series of family-friendly events for Halloween, offering seasonal activities for residents. Event dates, locations and program details were not included in the available information.
Coquitlam is inviting residents, families, schools and businesses to adopt nearby catch basins. Regularly clearing leaves, litter and snow can help keep streets flowing and protect fish and wildlife habitat in local streams.
Penny Hill, a learning support teacher at Maple Green Elementary, received Dyslexia Canada’s Educational Excellence Award at a school assembly on Oct. 6. Her work includes early reading screening, literacy instruction and mentoring colleagues.
Lorna Seppala’s book traces her McIver family’s connection to Maple Ridge Golf Course, from the farm where the municipality was incorporated to the course’s 1971 sale to the city. Residents can weigh in on plans for a 40-acre park at the site during the Oct. 17 municipal election.
ISKA Canada’s first national championship drew more than 320 athletes from across Canada and about 1,000 attendees to White Rock Christian Academy on Oct. 4. The organization says the event marks a milestone for ISKA and Surrey.
A 77-year-old woman was knocked down and injured by a man walking in the opposite direction near Cambie Street and West Broadway at about 6:30 p.m. Monday, Vancouver police say. Police are seeking witnesses and video.
Surrey Now-Leader invited candidates in the Surrey Newton riding to answer questions for voters. Harman Preet Singh of CentreBC and incumbent BC NDP MLA Jessie Sunner outline their backgrounds, priorities and first 100-day plans.
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