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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.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2022
This National Volunteer Week, thank a volunteer for all they do!
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.
What is Physical Literacy?
Learn how being active gives us the opportunity to practice fundamental movement skills.
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.
Bursting with Bunnies: Surrey Shelter Seeking Foster Homes for Rabbits
The Surrey Animal Resource Centre has seen a notable increase in abandoned rabbits and is putting out a plea for loving foster families.