For families with young children in White Rock, the Baby Café offers more than just playtime—it gives caregivers vital social support. Free, simple, and welcoming, this weekly gathering fills a gap in community services, opening doors for connection and easing the challenges of early parenthood.
Cloverdale’s new Sport and Ice Complex is officially open with two rinks buzzing with hockey and figure skating. A third sheet is already planned for 2027.
Surrey’s fall calendar offers something for everyone—whether it’s enjoying a symphony, walking through a harvest fair, cheering on local theatre, sampling fresh food, or playing with pets at Paw Play in the Park. With dozens of community-driven events, the season ahead is set to be one of culture, connection, and celebration.
The Bright Nights light display is returning to its original home in Surrey as part of the Noel Holiday Light Festival at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds from Nov. 28 to Dec. 28. Now in its 28th year, the firefighter-led holiday tradition features nearly three million lights, a 30,000-square-foot Noel Village with children’s activities, live music, dining, and markets, plus rides such as a 50-foot Ferris wheel. First launched in the 1980s by Surrey residents Bob Wingfield and Marg Barrett, Bright Nights has become the largest annual fundraiser for the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, with proceeds supporting burn survivors and their families across B.C.
A Surrey man is accused of misusing over $200K from investors, with most funds allegedly spent on gambling and personal expenses. The BCSC says he now faces fraud allegations under the B.C. Securities Act.
Former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay has been appointed chair of the Conservative Electors Association of B.C.’s advisory board. She will focus on strategy, candidate recruitment, and policies prioritizing safer streets and lower taxes.
White Rock council has approved a $410,000 contract to build a permanent glass display for the city’s first fire truck, a 1925 Studebaker adapted in the 1930s. The restored vehicle, currently in storage, will be showcased beside the fire hall on Pacific Avenue. The project’s total estimated cost is $506,137, under the approved $547,000 budget. Supporters say the display honours the city’s firefighting heritage, while one councillor raised concerns about the expense
Surrey’s Treat Accessibly Halloween Village returns Oct. 25, offering safe, inclusive trick-or-treating for kids of all abilities. Free tickets are limited.
Surrey will commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 with a series of community events, including an Orange Shirt Day gathering at Holland Park on September 29 featuring a drum march, drumming, dancing, and cultural sharing to honour survivors of residential schools and remember those who did not return. Leading up to the day, Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House and Historic Stewart Farm will host educational activities, while Surrey Civic Plaza will be lit orange on September 30, and the Museum of Surrey’s Indigenous Hall, developed with local First Nations, will offer exhibits for reflection.
Surrey teen Alisha Sharma has won the Voice of the Future Award for championing disability inclusion and empowering students through advocacy. Her work with the Disability Student Union is breaking down stigmas and creating safer spaces in schools.
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