The Vancouver Giants clinched their first road win of the season with a thrilling 5–3 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Ty Halaburda led the charge with two goals, while Blake Chorney netted his first WHL career goal.
Surrey City Hall came alive with colour and celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5, as hundreds gathered for the city’s annual Diwali Fest. The event, held under sunny skies, featured live performances, traditional food, and cultural activities such as rangoli art and diya painting. Organized ahead of Diwali’s official date on Oct. 20, the festival highlighted the spirit of light, unity, and community. Organizers and attendees celebrated Surrey’s cultural diversity, with representatives noting the event’s growth as a reflection of the city’s inclusive character. Supported by the City of Surrey, Diwali Fest continues to be a vibrant showcase of South Asian heritage across the region.
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a TransLink bus early Saturday, Oct. 4, near Highway 10 and King George Boulevard in Surrey. The collision occurred just after 5 a.m., according to Surrey Police Service. The bus was out of service at the time, and the driver remained on scene, co-operating fully with investigators. B.C. Emergency Health Services transported the victim to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and police are asking witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage from the area between 4:45 and 5:15 a.m. to contact Surrey Police.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, White Rock Elks Lodge #431 hosted a fundraiser at their hall, raising $15,000 for BC Feed the Kids Foundation. The charity, based in White Rock, addresses child food insecurity by providing meals and snacks to students in White Rock, Surrey, and across B.C. All proceeds from the event went directly to support the foundation’s programs. Local sponsors and Elks volunteers played a key role in the night’s success, highlighting the community’s commitment to helping children in need.
The City of Surrey celebrated National Seniors Day 2025 with three days of lively community events, honouring seniors’ contributions and promoting inclusion.
The Surrey Urban Farmers Market wrapped up its 2025 season today at Royal Kwantlen Park, uniting locals for a day of food, music, and community spirit.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University has received $1 million from Genome BC to expand agri-tech research through its Applied Genomics Centre in Surrey’s Newton campus.
The Surrey Police Service has launched one of Canada’s largest reward funds—offering up to $100,000 for information leading to arrests in ongoing extortion cases targeting Surrey’s South Asian community.
Mayor Brenda Locke met with Minister of Public Safety Nina Krieger at Surrey City Hall to address the growing concerns of extortion and violence impacting local residents and businesses. Both leaders emphasized that such crimes will not be tolerated and committed to working together on effective solutions. The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between all levels of government, law enforcement, and the community to ensure Surrey remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and thrive.
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