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
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Surrey Introduces ‘Street Smart’ Pilot to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
The Surrey Street SMART program has been operating since September 2022 and involves Community Outreach Workers and Surrey Bylaw Enforcement Officers working together in City Centre to support community members experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges.
Surrey Opens Hygiene Facility With Washroom, Shower and Laundry Access to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
The City of Surrey is excited to announce the opening of the Healthy Living Complex of Care, a new temporary modular facility offering safe and dignified access to washroom, shower, laundry and respite services at the Cove Shelter site at 10607 King George Boulevard.
Give Back This Holiday Season!
The City of Surrey is inspiring residents to give back this season. Three trees have been decorated with donation boxes in the City Hall atrium to highlight three local charities: Surrey Christmas Bureau, Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, and Surrey Food Bank.
Mayor Locke Attends Big City Mayors’ Caucus in Ottawa
Housing and essential infrastructure are top issues for Mayor Brenda Locke and the Big City Mayors’ Caucus who are meeting in Ottawa.
Surrey Council Unanimously Votes in Favour of Inclusive ‘Harmony’ Rental Housing Project
Once complete, the six-storey apartment building will offer 91 new affordable units of below-market rental housing, including supportive units for persons with disabilities.
Council votes to re-establish Surrey Ethics Commissioner Office
Surrey City Council voted to re-establish a Surrey Ethics Commissioner Office during its Regular Council Meeting on Monday night.
Joint Project Team Will Oversee the Final Plan to Maintain RCMP as Police of Jurisdiction in Surrey
At tonight’s Regular Council meeting, the framework to maintain the RCMP as the Police of Jurisdiction in Surrey has been endorsed by City Council.
stɑlə̓w̓ Christmas Craft Market returns to Museum of Surrey
The Fifth Annual stɑlə̓w̓ Christmas Craft Market returns to Museum of Surrey on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a wide variety of Indigenous makers and artists.
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market Sees Record Numbers at 12th Annual Event
The City of Surrey hosted over 18,000 attendees at the 12th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival at Surrey Civic Plaza this past Saturday.
Mayor Locke Calls on Residents to Help Surrey Christmas Bureau Make Holidays Bright for Families in Need
The City of Surrey stepped up to help Surrey Christmas Bureau find a home for the holidays, and Mayor Brenda Locke is now urging residents to consider donating to the cause as toys are desperately needed to make the holidays brighter for thousands of local children.