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Sports

Surrey to host PGA Tour Americas finale at Morgan Creek

The 2025 Fortinet Cup Championship, PGA Tour Americas’ season finale, will be held at Morgan

Leaders in Surrey

Burn Survivor Becomes Surrey Firefighter Among 13 New Recruits

Juliette Busch, a childhood burn survivor and longtime Burn Camp supporter, has joined Surrey Fire

Sports

Surrey’s Arianna Hunsicker Wins Bronze at Para Swimming World Championships

Surrey-raised Arianna Hunsicker earned her first Worlds medal with a bronze in the women’s 50m

Health

Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels Seeks Volunteers and Donations

Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels has been delivering freshly prepared, nutritious meals to residents for

Travel

Surrey’s Top Neighbourhoods 2025 Locals Recommend

This blog explores Surrey’s best neighbourhoods for 2025, highlighting what locals love most about each

Health

White Rock Fundraiser Backs Hospital Expansion

Peace Arch Hospital plans a 15–20 storey medical building in White Rock, boosting health services

Leaders in Surrey

Surrey Doctor Acquitted of False Allegations, Fights Bias and Injustice

Surrey physician Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, acquitted of false allegations, continues to serve vulnerable patients at

Food

Big Way Hot Pot Coming to Surrey’s King George Hub

The malatang-style chain Big Way Hot Pot is bringing its first Surrey location to King

Lifestyle

The Psychology of Convenience: Why We Pay More to Save Time

Discover why we pay more for convenience, how psychology drives our choices, and how to

Lifestyle

The Happiness Gap: Why Success Doesn’t Always Equal Fulfillment

Discover why success doesn’t always bring happiness. Learn how relationships, purpose, and mindset can close

Leaders in Surrey

B.C. Conservative MLA Sturko Ousted, Plans to Sit as Independent

Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko was abruptly removed from the B.C. Conservative caucus, denying any plot

Leaders in Surrey

Surrey MP Pushes for Greater Health Care Accountability

Surrey MP Sukh Dhaliwal has introduced a bill to tie federal health transfers to provincial

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Surrey’s High Fashion & High Tea to Fund Housing Project
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Surrey’s High Fashion & High Tea to Fund Housing Project

The High Fashion & High Tea event in Surrey on October 5 blends glamour and goodwill. With tickets supporting new affordable housing, the fundraiser highlights community spirit, cultural creativity, and Options Community Services’ commitment to expanding local housing solutions.

B.C. Housing Task Force ‘Failing the Vulnerable’
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B.C. Housing Task Force ‘Failing the Vulnerable’

The Surrey Union of Drug Users (SUDU) is warning that B.C.’s new housing task force could trigger mass evictions in supportive housing by removing Residential Tenancy Act protections. The provincial government says the changes aim to address violence, drug use, and health risks, including airborne fentanyl exposure. SUDU argues the plan will disproportionately harm marginalized groups and has issued eight recommendations to improve safety without stripping tenants’ rights.

Surrey Targets 27.8% Housing Boost by End of 2026
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Surrey Targets 27.8% Housing Boost by End of 2026

Surrey is set to increase its housing supply by 27.8% by December 2026, aiming to issue 13,000 new housing units under the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). The city has already surpassed its second-year target with 9,017 units issued as of May 2025. In return, Surrey will receive $100.7 million in federal funding, contingent on meeting annual targets. The city has implemented over 25 process improvements to speed up approvals and is updating Neighbourhood Concept Plans to align with market needs. Council also endorsed zoning changes to support affordable housing, addressing a projected demand for over 53,000 new homes in five years. 

Surrey Exceeds Housing Target by 53% in First Year
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Surrey Exceeds Housing Target by 53% in First Year

The City of Surrey has outpaced its first-year provincial housing target by 53%, granting occupancy to 6,488 new dwellings between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. This exceeds the provincial goal of 4,233 units under B.C.’s five-year Housing Supply Act. City officials credit over 30 process improvements that have accelerated approvals and construction timelines. With more than 45,100 units rezoned and 13,100 under permit, Surrey remains on track to meet its full five-year target of 27,256 homes. Mayor Brenda Locke praised the city’s bold steps toward housing progress.

New Surrey Housing Co-op Adds 69 Affordable Units Downtown
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New Surrey Housing Co-op Adds 69 Affordable Units Downtown

The Sunshine Housing Co-op has opened a new 69-unit building in Surrey’s City Centre, offering deeply affordable rents. Funded by $12.5 million from BC Housing and a $2.8 million land contribution from the City of Surrey, the project replaces the former co-op site and adds 30 new homes. Mayor Brenda Locke praised the development as a step toward inclusive housing. The original site near Gateway SkyTrain is now set for redevelopment by the Surrey City Development Corporation, with plans for up to 1,800 new homes.

Youth Mentorship in Surrey Builds Future Leaders
Education

New Education Mega Centre to Transform Student Housing

Surrey Welcomes Ambitious Education Mega Centre Project In a major move set to reshape student housing and urban living, Surrey is gearing up for the Education Mega Centre—a dynamic mixed-use project developed by Global Education Communities Corp. (GECC) in collaboration with the Pure Group of Companies. This 49-storey marvel is not just a skyscraper; it’s […]

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