Media Contacts
Oliver Lum
Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations
Office of the Mayor
604-591-4519
OWLum@surrey.ca
Amy Jugpal
Communications and Media Relations Lead
Office of the Mayor
778-846-1480
amy.jugpal@surrey.ca
Weekend and after-hour media requests
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Media Release Search
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Expanded Free Waste Drop-Off event collects record 3,300 tonnes of waste
Surrey’s expanded Free Waste Drop-Off event, held from May 1 to September 25, saw record participation and waste collection with over 21,000 loads delivered to the Central Surrey and North Surrey Recycling & Waste Centres by Surrey residents.
Safety tips for a fun and safe Halloween
The Surrey Fire Services wants to remind everyone to keep fire safety top of mind this Halloween by following some simple safety precautions.
Surrey Council to consider ash scattering pier on Fraser River
At tonight’s Regular Council Meeting, Surrey City Council will consider providing a pier for the scattering of ashes on the Fraser River.
New Heritage Tool Invites You to Help Write Surrey’s History
Heritage Services has released a new digital initiative to make local history accessible to Surrey residents.
Surrey urgently calling for transit plan amid rapid growth
Surrey is urgently calling for a transit plan for the city’s projected growth to one million residents within the next 20 years.
Bear Creek Lights returns November 2 to 16
Tickets are now available for Surrey's popular Bear Creek Lights, a free event that transforms Bear Creek Park into a dazzling wonderland.
Surrey Culture announces fall arts pop up events
Surrey residents can experience a wide range of arts activities this fall with vibrant community arts programming.
Surrey council increases fireworks fines ahead of Halloween and Diwali
During the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Surrey City Council voted to approve significant increases to fines related to the sale and use of fireworks ahead of Halloween and Diwali celebrations.
Mayor’s Evening of Giving Raises Over $650K for Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society
2024 Surrey Mayor’s Evening of Giving set a new record, raising over 20% more than 2023 total.
Surrey Fire Services encourages to test your smoke alarms for Fire Prevention Week
The Surrey Fire Services wants to remind everyone during Fire Prevention Week (October 6 to 12) to make your smoke alarms work for you.