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
City Hall operating hours are weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm. For after-hour media requests, email media.requests@surrey.ca. Media requests of an urgent and operational nature will be responded to after hours. All other requests will be actioned the next business day.
Media Release Search
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City of Surrey Launches Illegal Construction Enforcement Team
The City of Surrey has launched a new Illegal Construction Enforcement Team (ICET) to crack down on unpermitted residential construction in Surrey.
Surrey to Plant 12,000+ Trees in 2022 as City Recognized as ‘Tree City’ for Third Year
The City of Surrey has an ambitious plan to increase tree planting on public property by 20% in 2022, and was recently recognized as a ‘Tree City’ for the third consecutive year.
Surrey Residents Encouraged to be Citizen Scientists and Share Observations of Plants and Wildlife for Global City Nature Challenge
The City of Surrey is taking part in the global City Nature Challenge from April 29 to May 2 providing residents with an opportunity to help measure biodiversity in the community.
Guaranteed Permitting Timelines Initiative Accelerating Processing of Building Permitting in Surrey
The latest data collected shows significant process on the City of Surrey’s Guaranteed Permitting Timelines.
Surrey Council Accepts 2021 Consolidated Financial Statement
Surrey Council voted to accept the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements at Monday’s Regular Council Meeting.
Surrey Celebrates Volunteers During National Volunteer Week, Encourages Community to Apply
The City of Surrey is relaunching volunteer programs that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is in need of new volunteers.
City of Surrey Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers
The City of Surrey has gained national recognition as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2022. This is the third year in a row that the City has received this award.
Celebrate BC Youth Week With Fun, Free Activities in Surrey
BC Youth Week is from May 1 – 7 and the City of Surrey has lots of fun, free activities to help youth celebrate their interests, accomplishments, and diversity.
Museum of Surrey Hosts Celebration of ‘Broken Promises’
Local dignitaries and community members, including those directly impacted by Canada’s racist wartime policies, came together at Museum of Surrey on March 31 to celebrate ‘Broken Promises’ – an exhibition that showcases the personal histories of people from seven Japanese Canadian families interned during WWll.
Party for the Planet Releases Schedule for New Concord Pacific Community Stage, Environmental Education, and Indigenous Cultural Sharing
The annual Earth Day event will feature a new Concord Pacific Community stage that will showcase Surrey dance battles, Zumba, Royal Academy of Bhangra dance lessons, jump rope, and yo-yo performances.