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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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.
Bear Creek Lights shines bright in its 11th season
Tickets are now available for Surrey’s beloved Bear Creek Lights, a free event that transforms Bear Creek Park into a magical wonderland.
2023 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count
The 2023 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count found 1,060 people experiencing homelessness in Surrey.
Empower Surrey Parent Workshops expand to include tips to protect against child exploitation
From October 5 to November 18, parents and caregivers can attend the free, two-hour, in-person workshops to learn how to recognize and respond to warning signs for gang involvement, minimize the chance of gang recruitment and build stronger relationships with their children.
Play On! Canada's National Street Hockey Festival Returns to Surrey in 2024
Play On! Canada is host to the country’s largest street hockey tournaments, offering community members an action-packed weekend filled with fun, competition and community spirit.