Surrey’s Connect FM radiothon raised an astounding $750K to support Punjab flood victims, showcasing the Punjabi diaspora’s compassion and unity. The funds will aid rehabilitation efforts led by Baba Sewa Singh in Khadoor Sahib.
Purdys Chocolatier is marking International Chocolate Day on September 13 with the launch of Pistachio Crunch, a Dubai-inspired treat featuring pistachio, white chocolate, and crispy kataifi pastry coated in milk or dark chocolate. Available in six-piece boxes at Surrey’s Guildford Town Centre and Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, as well as online, the limited-edition chocolate follows the success of Purdys’ earlier Dubai Bark. The Vancouver-founded company, known for premium and sustainable cocoa, says the new creation reflects rising demand for pistachio-based flavours and innovative confections.
Surrey’s fall calendar is packed with concerts, comedy, theatre, and festivals running through September and October. Highlights include a rock fundraiser for the Surrey Food Bank, Varun Grover’s stand-up, Métis storytelling in You Used to Call Me Marie…, and cultural celebrations like the Folk Lore Festival and iSAFF South Asian Film Festival. From family-friendly fairs to community socials, the events showcase Surrey’s diversity while bringing residents together through art, music, and shared experiences.
Surrey has reported a sharp 26% rise in crimes against persons in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the Surrey Police Service. Between April and June, there were 1,893 such incidents, up from 1,504 in the same period last year, with increases seen across all five policing districts. Newton recorded the steepest jump at 44%, while Whalley/City Centre rose by 26% and Guildford by 14%. Cloverdale and South Surrey saw smaller increases of nine and three per cent respectively. In contrast, property crimes fell by 12% city-wide, dropping from 5,055 to 4,463 reports, though some districts still recorded modest increases. The data highlights a shifting crime landscape in Surrey, with fewer property-related offences but a troubling rise in violent and personal crimes.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is launching a new Surrey Sundays concert series at Bell Performing Arts Centre, shifting performances to 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons starting Sept. 21, 2025. The opening concert features American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott in her VSO debut, performing Beethoven piano concertos with conductor Otto Tausk. The series continues through 2026 with programs ranging from Fauré’s Requiem to Ravel’s Bolero, culminating in The Music of James Bond showcase in May. The initiative aims to make concerts more accessible for Surrey audiences.
South Surrey schools have added new licensed child-care spaces through B.C.’s ChildCareBC program, easing waitlists and offering families more affordable options.
Kalem Nygren of the K’òmoks First Nation won B.C.’s Provincial Strongman Championships, earning spots at nationals in Calgary and the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio.
B.C.’s Andrea Hand won her second Canadian STIHL Women’s Championship in London, Ontario, with a world-record underhand chop of 21.65 seconds, qualifying for next year’s world championship.
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