Pink Salt and Weight Loss: Myth or Reality?
Pink salt and weight loss claims are everywhere. Discover the truth, the risks, and science-backed ways to lose weight.
Pink salt and weight loss claims are everywhere. Discover the truth, the risks, and science-backed ways to lose weight.
Foundry Surrey opens this fall, offering youth free mental health and wellness care with community support across five core services.
Surrey Schools open Sept. 2 with staggered start times for K-12. Families should confirm schedules and updates with individual schools.
The sudden shutdown of Fraser Downs Racetrack in Cloverdale has shocked B.C.’s harness racing community. Trainers and workers say they were given no warning after Surrey terminated the track’s lease to make way for redevelopment plans. Many fear the closure will devastate their livelihoods and erase decades of racing tradition. While city officials argue the land is needed for housing, recreation, and cultural projects, horse owners say years of investment have been lost. Animal welfare groups, however, welcome the closure as part of a wider shift away from horse racing.
Vancouver Rise FC extended their unbeaten run to six matches with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC on Sunday at TD Place Stadium. The win set a new Northern Super League record and pushed Rise FC into third place with 26 points, behind leaders AFC Toronto (32) and Montréal Roses (28). Captain Samantha Chang netted twice, including the decisive 89th-minute goal, while Holly Ward also scored. New signing Anna Bout made her debut, and Yuka Okamoto received the game’s only yellow card. Vancouver will next host Montréal Roses at Swangard Stadium on August 30.
Only 41% of Canadian adults meet national exercise guidelines, leaving most at higher risk of chronic diseases. Experts stress that movement should be seen as preventive medicine, not just recreation. In Victoria, gyms like Studio 4 are reshaping fitness spaces to feel welcoming and enjoyable, helping more people integrate activity into daily life. With outdoor trails and community-focused gyms, the message is clear: movement is medicine, and every step counts.
The world’s largest bounce house has landed in Vancouver for a limited run at Concord Pacific Place. Part of the Big Bounce Canada tour, the inflatable park features eight giant attractions, including slides, ball pits, and climbing towers, with sessions tailored for all age groups. The venue also offers DJs, food trucks, and scenic views of False Creek. Tickets start at $39 at thebigbouncecanada.ca, with the final sessions available on August 29 and 30.
Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are under an air quality advisory due to smog and wildfire smoke from the Sailor Bar blaze in the Fraser Canyon. Issued Sunday, August 24, the warning cites hot, sunny weather and local emissions as contributing factors. The advisory, expected to last until at least Monday, covers eastern Metro Vancouver, central Fraser Valley, and the eastern valley where smoke levels are highest. Officials urge residents—especially vulnerable groups—to limit outdoor activity, stay cool, and monitor the Air Quality Health Index for updates.
A Surrey car wash owner says his business was targeted after extortion threats demanding $50,000. Lovepreet Singh, owner of 1313 Car Wash on 84 Avenue, reported that shots were fired into his shop on August 18, followed by a theft of expensive equipment. Singh said he had received threatening calls days earlier and later saw armed men approach his home on CCTV. The incident is under investigation by Surrey Police Service, which has not yet confirmed whether it is linked to the wider wave of extortion-related shootings affecting South Asian businesses in Surrey, Abbotsford, Alberta, and Ontario. Singh said he and his employees are living in fear but remain hopeful police will identify those responsible.
Over 200 lbs of litter cleared from White Rock shoreline by volunteers, highlighting community action and environmental stewardship.