Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Make sure the spinach is fully thawed, then squeeze out as much of the excess water as possible. Once squeezed, break the spinach up so there are no large clumps. Place the squeeze dried spinach in a large bowl.
Drain and roughly chop the artichoke hearts. Place the artichoke hearts in the bowl with the spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and crushed red pepper. Stir these ingredients together to combine, then set them aside.
Add the butter and minced garlic to a small sauce pot. Sauté the garlic in the butter over medium-low heat for about two minutes, or just until the garlic becomes very fragrant.
Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add it to the sauce pot along with the sour cream and mayonnaise. Heat and whisk these ingredients together for about five minutes, or until they melt together into a smooth sauce. Finally, stir in a couple dashes of hot sauce.
Pour the creamy garlic sauce over the spinach artichoke mixture, then stir until everything is evenly combined and coated in sauce. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish, then top with the remaining ½ cup shredded mozzarella.
Bake the dip for about 30 minutes, or until it is bubbling around the edges and the cheese on top is turning golden brown. Serve while hot.
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February 08, 2026
Extreme Weather Shelter Open Tonight
Based on current forecasts, it is expected that this Alert will remain in effect tonight Sunday (February 8) night.
Please see the attached list of open EWR shelters in Surrey-White Rock.
The next Regular Council Meeting will take place on Monday, February 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Avenue). Free underground parking is available.
If you are unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available starting at 4:00 p.m. at whiterockcity.ca/agenda
Council meeting summaries are posted the day after each meeting. Read more at: Council Meeting Summaries
Taking Visitors For A Scenic Drive
On February 4, 2026, just after 8:00 p.m., BC Highway Patrol spotted a Lamborghini SUV driving much faster than other traffic northbound over the Alex Fraser Bridge, Delta. A laser reader clocked the Lamborghini doing 197 km/h in a 70 zone.
“Some drivers seem to think that bridges are free from speed enforcement. That is a foolish and dangerous assumption. Bridges are no strangers to deadly collisions,” says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “Driving over double the speed limit is extremely dangerous to you, your passengers, and everyone around you.”
The driver and his two passengers were picked up by family, and the driver is now facing:
Excessive speed (over 60 km/h), section 148(1) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), for a fine of $483;
Illegal window tint, section 7.05(8) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (BC MVAR) for a fine of $109;
The cost of a tow truck and a seven-day impound (at the owner’s expense);
At least three years of high-risk driver premiums and escalating insurance that will bring the total costs over $2,500.
“The driver claimed he was showing his out-of-country cousins the sights of Metro Vancouver,” says Corporal McLaughlin. “Instead, they saw the consequences of dangerous driving. We’re grateful it didn’t end much worse.”
February 06, 2026
New & Old Patullo Bridge Closure This Weekend
Starting at 8 p.m. this evening Friday, February 6, there will be no vehicle access to the Pattullo Bridge for approximately one week, because of ongoing construction and transition work on the new stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge. During the closure, the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge will also be fully closed.
The Pattullo Bridge’s sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists, and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Reopening details for the Pattullo Bridge will be shared once confirmed and are weather dependent.
This upcoming closure is needed to finish connections to the roadways on both sides of the new bridge. The work includes raising ground levels, putting in utilities, completing paving, and installing the foundation for the Royal-Agnes multi-use path overpass. To ensure public and worker safety, the bridge will be closed to vehicles at this time.
During the closure, the following traffic and transit changes will be in place:
Drivers can use the Port Mann or Alex Fraser bridges as alternative routes.
N19 NightBus trips will be rerouted between New Westminster and Scott Road stations.
Extra N19 NightBus service will be in place to ensure trips remain on schedule.
SkyTrain service on the Expo and Millennium lines will start one hour earlier on Sunday, February 8.
The Draft 2026–2030 Financial Plan is open for public feedback. It focuses on community priorities, services, infrastructure, housing, and the waterfront.
Three Men Arrested and Charged with Firearm Offence
The three men arrested on February 1, 2026, by Surrey Police Service (SPS) following a shots fired incident are now charged with Criminal Code offences.
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 3:50 am, Surrey Police Service (SPS) members assigned to Project Assurance, working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section, were patrolling in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood when reports came in of shots fired and a small fire outside a residence near Crescent Road and 132 Street. The three accused were arrested by SPS officers a short time later near 28 Avenue and 140 Street after getting into a ride-share vehicle.
SPS’s Major Crime Section took over the investigation and the three men have now been charged with Criminal Code offences.
Harjot Singh, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Taranveer Singh, a 19-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Dayajeet Singh Billing, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
All three have been remanded in custody until February 5, 2026. SPS has confirmed they are all foreign nationals and has engaged Canada Border Services Agency.
SPS is asking anyone who has information on this incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact SPS’s non-emergency number at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-10642 (SP).
SPS is releasing the photos of Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Darajeet Singh Billing after determining that the disclosure is necessary to assist with the ongoing police investigation.
SPS hopes that the public release of images of Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Darajeet Singh Billing prompts additional witnesses, victims, or associates to come forward with relevant information regarding the activities of one or more on the morning of or before February 1, 2026.
In September 2025, the Surrey Extortion Reward Fund of $250,000.00 was established to offer individuals with key information the ability to collect a reward if charges and convictions of those responsible for these crimes are secured.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Surrey Extortion Tip Line at 236-485-5149 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca if you wish to remain anonymous.
Preschool registration to open in Surrey with $10-a-day programs through provincial funding
Registration for the City of Surrey’s preschool and group child-care programs opens tomorrow, Feb. 3, and runs through Feb. 5. Families can access licensed, play-based programs for children ages three to five, including spaces available for just $10 per day through a provincial partnership. Programs run from September to June at recreation facilities across the city, with flexible schedules to support families.
“We know how hard it is for families to find affordable child care,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “Thanks to this provincial partnership, more families can access preschool and get the care they need without delay.”
Provincial funding supports $10-a-day programs at Cloverdale Mini Recreation Centre and Fraser Heights Recreation Centre through the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. The City has nine applications in progress to offer the program at more City-operated preschool facilities.
City of Surrey preschool programs are led by qualified early childhood educators and follow the B.C. Early Learning Framework, focusing on learning through play and a smooth transition to kindergarten.
Families can learn more about the City’s preschool programs, eligibility for financial support, and how to register at surrey.ca/preschool.
January 30, 2026
It's Getting Crowded
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Earlier this week DARRELL JONES the popular face for SAVE ON FOODS and longtime Surrey (Ocean Park) resident announced he would be putting his name forth for the Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership Race.
Kerry Lynne Findlay #8
Last evening another Peninsula resident announced she would be seeking the role of the leader for the Conservative Party of BC.
KERRY LYNNE FINDLAY who served as the MP in Ottawa for our riding South Surrey/White Rock from 2019-2026 lost her seat to former White Rock city councillor ERNIE KLASSEN in the recent federal election when KLASSEN took the seat for the Liberal party.
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Should FINDLAY be successful she would be able to car pool to Victoria with her husband BRENT CHAPMAN the
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Kerry Lynne Findlay #8
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