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Surrey firefighters beat police 1-0 at the inaugural Surrey Showdown charity hockey game at South Surrey Arena on Oct. 10. The packed event raised more than $22,000 for local youth initiatives.
CentreBC leader Elenore Sturko announced a slate of health-care campaign promises in White Rock, including more nurse practitioners and residency positions, expanded assessment of internationally trained family doctors, shorter waits and rural emergency room support.
The lawyer for Const. Eric Birzneck says Gray quickly met the officer with aggression, and Birzneck used force only when he believed an assault was imminent. A hearing is examining the actions of seven officers.
A Reddit discussion compared costs in Vancouver and Bellingham, including ambulance fees, dining, parking, cosmetic treatments and real estate. Fewer Canadian visitors are also weighing on Bellingham businesses.
Richmond recorded 17,646 voters over five advance voting days for its municipal election, a 141 per cent increase from 2022. Eligible residents can still vote on Oct. 17, when voters will choose a mayor, eight councillors and seven school trustees.
Surrey’s Bear Creek Lights runs Nov. 6 to 20 with 25 per cent more light displays and an expanded walking route. Admission is free, but timed-entry tickets are recommended; reservations open Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Surrey Now-Leader invited candidates in the Surrey City Centre riding to answer a questionnaire ahead of the provincial election. Oliver Wildfong of OneBC and Raman Sharma of CentreBC outline their priorities, experience and first 100 days plans.
The next Canada Child Benefit payment is scheduled for Oct. 20. The tax-free amount depends on family income and children’s ages, and eligible families caring for a child who qualifies for the disability tax credit may receive an additional benefit.
Five candidates are running for the MLA seat in Surrey-Serpentine River. Surrey Now-Leader asked all local candidates the same questions and publishes their responses, including biographies, priorities, first-100-day plans and voter contact details.
BC Hydro has scheduled three outages this week, while paving, utility, sewer, watermain and other construction work will bring traffic delays and lane restrictions across Richmond through late October and beyond.
A total of 17,464 voters cast ballots over Richmond’s five advance voting days for the 2026 local and school election, a 141 per cent increase from the 7,247 advance voters in 2022. General Voting Day is Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Burnaby received a Creative Cities Impact Award for its special events process, which streamlines approvals, coordinates safety expertise across departments and gives community event organizers clearer guidance and support.
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