As the legal cannabis industry matures across British Columbia, the licensed cannabis market in Abbotsford is quietly emerging as one of the Fraser Valley’s fastest-growing retail sectors. New storefronts, shifting consumer habits, and increased competition are transforming how residents shop for cannabis — and how retailers position themselves within the community.For years, many Abbotsford consumers …
In Abbotsford, memory is not abstract. It sits low on the land, in the wide expanse of Sumas Prairie, where the horizon stretches flat and unforgiving, and where, not long ago, water returned with a force that felt both sudden and inevitable. The 2021 British Columbia floods were, for many residents, a moment of rupture. …
The 2026 White Rock Farmers Market season is shaping up to be our biggest yet. The market returns for its 27th season from April 19 to October 11, 2026 and will expand onto Johnston Road alongside Miramar Plaza and Russell Avenue. This expanded footprint will allow us to welcome more vendors, improve visitor flow, and …
Businesses across Surrey and the Fraser Valley are constantly adapting to new technologies, regulations, and market demands. One provincial program designed to help employers keep up is the B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) — a cost-sharing initiative that helps businesses pay for training and professional development for their employees. A Smart Opportunity for Surrey Employers …
Basketball players in Surrey have a new event to look forward to this month as Cloverdale Recreation Centre prepares to host its First Annual Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The one-day event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 Street, and is open to adult teams …
This summer, sports fans across Surrey will have a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of the world’s largest sporting event together at three vibrant community viewing locations. From June 11 to July 19, the Surrey Soccer Fan Zones will transform public spaces into lively gathering places where friends, families, and soccer supporters can watch …
3 Dogs Brewing and The Beer Shack are now hiring bartenders and servers at both locations! Please drop resumes off in person. Requirements: 2 years minimum experience, great with people, team player, must have Serving It Right. Food safe course is a bonus. Part-time availability with lots of hours in the coming months. If you …
Your Local Destination for Quality Cannabis in Surrey, BC If you’ve been searching for a Surrey cannabis store now open, you’re in the right place. Our local dispensary is proud to serve the Surrey community with a welcoming environment, carefully curated cannabis products, and knowledgeable staff ready to help you find exactly what you’re looking …
SURREY, B.C. — Hundreds of business leaders, medical professionals, philanthropists, and community supporters gathered on the evening of February 28 for the 9th annual Celebration of Care Gala, an elegant black-tie fundraiser hosted by the Surrey Hospitals Foundation at the Aria Banquet and Conference Centre. Now considered the largest annual fundraising gala in Surrey, the …
Each year, the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation hosts one of the most anticipated charitable events in the Lower Mainland — its annual hospital gala. In 2026, the event returns with a new theme, “Illume — Where Light Meets Purpose,” a powerful evening dedicated to advancing health care for the White Rock and South Surrey community. …
