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Surrey Mayor proposes Health Care Administrator to address inequity
In a significant move to address the ongoing health care crisis in Surrey, Mayor Brenda Locke introduced a Notice of Motion on Monday for the city to hire a Health Care Administrator to address long-standing health-care inequities.
Surrey is creating more housing options with secondary suites in townhouses
At Monday’s Regular Council meeting, Surrey City Council approved bylaw changes to permit secondary suites in townhouses in Surrey.
Open burning regulations begin May 1
As the summer season approaches, the Surrey Fire Service is reminding residents and visitors that all forms of open burning are banned in Surrey, effective May 1, 2025.
Next stage of Focus Newton’s Action Plan to support international students approved by Council
Surrey City Council has approved the next stage of an initiative to help address the unique challenges faced by international students.
Surrey Council to vote on $19M in contracts for 64 and 72 Avenue road widening projects
At Monday's Regular Council Meeting, Surrey City Council will consider contract awards for two major road widening projects aimed to reduce congestion and support city growth.
Surrey Mayor highlights need for cross-border cooperation at Tariff Roundtable Discussion in Blaine
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke joined a roundtable discussion in the City of Blaine on Thursday focused on the impacts of tariffs on cross-border trade and local economies in both Canada and the United States.
City of Surrey partners with SFU and Siemens to host innovative manufacturing showcase
The City of Surrey, in partnership with Siemens and Simon Fraser University (SFU), is proud to host an upcoming event, Driving Innovation, Productivity & Competitiveness in BC Manufacturing Industries.
Surrey Civic Theatres Presents Surrey SPARK Stages: A Weekend of Performing Arts for Kids, May 23–25, 2025.
Surrey's performing arts festival for kids is back with an all-new lineup of circus, music, and theatre shows.