The White Rock & South Surrey Home Show is back this weekend — and for homeowners, renovators, and real estate enthusiasts across the Semiahmoo Peninsula, it’s one of the most valuable local events of the year. Held annually in the heart of the community, the Home Show brings together a curated lineup of builders, designers, …
White Rock’s culinary scene continues to evolve — and its newest addition is a strong one. Pizza Garden has officially opened its doors at the iconic Soleil building, bringing its signature Italian-style pizza to the heart of the community. Located within one of White Rock’s most recognizable new developments, this new restaurant blends elevated fast-casual …
Surrey’s transformation into one of Metro Vancouver’s most dynamic urban centres has been years in the making—but few projects capture that evolution as clearly as PCI Developments’ King George Hub. Located at 13740 Fraser Highway, directly beside the King George SkyTrain Station, this master-planned community represents the culmination of a long-term, transit-oriented vision that is …
Grand Opening February 11, 2026 Surrey residents have been waiting—and the wait is finally over. Cannabis Connection is proud to announce the grand opening of its first-ever Surrey cannabis store, opening February 11, 2026, in the heart of the Fleetwood neighbourhood. To celebrate this milestone, Cannabis Connection will be offering 10% off all products for …
A Modern Learning Space Arrives as Student Demand Surges Surrey welcomed the new year with a significant milestone in education infrastructure. École Snokomish Elementary, a newly constructed three-storey elementary school in the Sullivan Heights neighbourhood, officially opened its doors to students on January 5, 2026. The school — with space for up to 655 Kindergarten-to-Grade …
Surrey’s public development arm, the Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC), has filed a rezoning application for a major four-tower community beside Gateway Station—another sign that City Centre is accelerating as a true downtown. Revived in 2023, SCDC is positioning this project as a transit-oriented, rental-forward neighbourhood with new public spaces, creek restoration, and a potential …
Canada is in the grip of a housing crisis the likes of which we’ve not seen in peacetime: rapidly escalating prices, shortages in affordable housing, long delays in construction, labour shortages, and regulatory hurdles at every turn. Against this backdrop, modular and industrialized construction are emerging as key tools in Canada’s strategy to build homes …
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for an immediate shutdown of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, arguing it suppresses wages, shuts out Canadian youth from jobs, and primarily benefits large corporations. He proposed replacing it with a smaller, standalone program limited to agricultural labour that is “legitimately difficult-to-fill,” with a gradual phase-out in regions …
A never-released consultant’s report urged the Canadian government to take steps to prevent employers from abusing federal programs that let them hire temporary foreign workers. The March 2024 report prepared by Deloitte for Employment and Social Development Canada recommended the agency immediately increase the volume of “randomized, field-level reviews” and audits of workplaces that employ …
Surrey's First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Coming Soon to Fleetwood Fleetwood–Surrey, B.C. — September 8, 2025 — Cannabis Connection announced plans for a new retail location at 15148 Fraser Highway, Surrey, B.C. in Fleetwood, designed to serve residents seeking a trusted, licensed Surrey cannabis dispensary close to home. The Fleetwood shop is part of Surrey’s initial …
