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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$100K of fireworks seized in Surrey through online investigation
A City of Surrey Bylaws investigation has led to the seizure of $100K of fireworks from a single retail location ahead of Halloween.
City of Surrey takes action against illegal construction
The City of Surrey has successfully taken legal action against six property owners who have illegally constructed buildings without permits, and in many cases have occupied the structures without permits and violated the BC Building Code.
Safety Tips for a Fun and Safe Halloween
The City of Surrey and Surrey Fire Service wants to remind everyone to keep safety top of mind this Halloween by following some simple safety precautions.
Surrey selected as host city for Treat Accessibly event
For the second year in a row, Surrey was selected as a host city for the Treat Accessibly event.
Surrey Council advocating to have the first BRT in the region
If successful, the proposed BRT route would run on King George Boulevard from City Centre to South Surrey.
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market Announces Lineup of Performers for 13th Annual Event
The City of Surrey will host the 13th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market at Surrey Civic Plaza on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Surrey Council moves to streamline development applications
Surrey City Council passed a motion at yesterday’s Regular Council Meeting that seeks to reduce red tape and streamline development applications.
SAFE Program wins UBCM Community Excellence Award
The City’s Surrey Anti-Gang Family Empowerment (SAFE) Program has received a Union of BC Municipalities’ (UBCM) 2023 Excellence in Service Delivery award.
Museum of Surrey Announces 2023 Fall Exhibits in the Feature Gallery and Indigenous Hall
The Museum of Surrey invites residents and visitors to embark on an educational journey to build and connect this fall.
City of Surrey launches court proceeding to halt police transition
The City of Surrey has announced it is filing a petition with the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a judicial review of the Province of British Columbia’s order of July 19, 2023 to continue with the transition to the Surrey Police Service.