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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Effective March 31, Surrey City Hall Will Be Extending its Hours of Operation Every Thursday
Surrey residents will soon have more time to come into City Hall.
Long Stays for Dogs at Surrey Shelter as Adoptions Fall During Pandemic
After a flurry of adoptions at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Surrey’s animal shelter has seen a steady drop in adoptions, leading to months-long stays for some dogs compared to the previous 11-day average.
Surrey Partners with Gurdwara to Plant 250 Trees on World Sikh Environment Day
The City of Surrey, in partnership with Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, planted 250 native trees and shrubs at Maple Green Park to recognize World Sikh Environment Day on Monday, March 14.
Surrey’s Expanding EV Charging Network Nears 100 Stations
The City of Surrey’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network has grown exponentially since its first half dozen ports were installed in 2013, with the network set to hit nearly 100 by the end of this year.
City of Surrey Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
The City of Surrey is being recognized for having exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2022. This is the fourth year in a row the City has received this prestigious award.
Surrey Council Approves 9-acre Parkland Acquisition in Redwood Heights
At Monday’s Regular Council Meeting, Surrey Council approved the purchase of a 9.3-acre lot located on 24 Avenue for the purposes of parkland as part of the Redwood Heights Neighbourhood Concept Plan.
$428M Capital Infrastructure Program Keeps Pace With Surrey’s Growing Needs
With Surrey growing at an unprecedented rate, City Council has prioritized new capital infrastructure projects that will ensure the recreational, cultural and road travel needs of its citizens will keep pace with the City’s growth.
Residents Asked Not to Cut City Trees
City uses certified arborists to prune trees on a regular schedule.
March and April Tree Sale Event Details
Program offers residents affordable trees to plant on private property.
Construction to Begin for South Surrey Indigenous Carving Centre
Construction for the project is slated to begin early next month with substantial completion expected August 2022.