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January 14, 2026
Open House – Surrey Libraries – Semiahmoo Branch
Meet the Bus Rapid Transit team at the TransLink booth and learn more about the engagement.
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Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. January 21 2026
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Location: 1815 152 St, Surrey, BC
IHIT Assuming Conduct of Investigation in Surrey
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over conduct of a homicide investigation after the body of a man was found deceased on the ground in the 3500 block 176 Street, Surrey.
At approximately 12:05 pm on January 13, 2026, SPS officers responded to calls of a man lying near the street in the 3500 block of 176 Street, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located a man apparently suffering from gunshot wounds. Surrey Fire Services and BCEHS attended, and the man was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.
IHIT has now taken over the investigation and are working in partnership with SPS to complete priority investigative tasks.
On January 13, 2026, SPS responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the area of 18900 block of 40th Street, Surrey. At this stage, investigators believe this to be related to the ongoing investigation.
Investigators are looking for anyone with information, CCTV or dash camera footage from 18900 block of 40th Street, Surrey from 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and from the 3500 block of 176 Street Avenue between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on January 13, 2026. Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
January 13, 2025
White Rock Council Rewind
- Public Hearing regarding cannabis store LITTLE BUD'S temporary use permit located @ 1478 Johnston Road). Council unanimously passed removing the designation of temporary.
- Reps from Coldest Night Of The Year were in attendance to promote the annual walk along the waterfront which will be staged this year on Saturday February 28. Last year the walk raised $240,000.00 the goal this year is $300,000.00 White Rock's annual walk consistently is one of the top fund raising locations across Canada
- Council began its initial work on the city's 2026 operating budget which must be completed by May. A few minor changes were made in the initial meeting. Council will continue to review the budget in upcoming council meetings.
- Official Community Plan. A final Public Hearing will be scheduled and following that meeting council will make any changes it feels that reflect the wants and needs of the residents.
- Councillor Anthony Manning put forth the following Notices of Motions.
*Christmas on the Peninsula fee be grandfathered; consider having CotP/Bright Walk openings same weekend
*veterans-themed crosswalk at BV/Fir
*letter to Fraser Health expressing frustration with PAH maternity ward closures
The motions will be discussed at the next council meeting in two weeks.
January 12, 2026
UPDATE - Police Investigating House Fire in Cloverdale
Further Update January 13 2026
UPDATE – IHIT Assuming Conduct of Fatal Fire in Surrey
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over conduct of the investigation into an early morning house fire in which the body of a deceased man was found.
Shortly after 7:00 am on January 12, 2026, SPS officers responded to calls of a house fire in the 12700 block 56 Avenue to assist SFS with road closures. During their efforts to extinguish the fully engulfed residence and search it for any victims, SFS members discovered the body of an adult individual, who was deceased.
IHIT has now taken over the investigation and are working in partnership with SPS to complete priority investigative tasks.
Investigators are looking for anyone who has information or dashcam, CCTV footage from the area of the 12700 block 56 Avenue between the hours of 5:00 am and 7:00 am on January 12 to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) and RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) are updating the public on an investigation into a house fire in the Cloverdale neighbourhood.
At approximately 4:40 pm on January 9, 2025, members of RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) attended the 16900 block of Jersey Drive regarding a house fire. Further investigation has revealed that there was an explosion and subsequent fire at a residence. A single 22-year-old male was located inside the residence and was transported to an area hospital by Air Ambulance with life-threatening injuries. The man is still receiving treatment in hospital but is expected to survive. The victim was pulled from the fire by two of his neighbours who happened to have heard the explosion and ran to see if they could be of any assistance.
RCMP SPOSU General Investigation Unit (GIU) is assuming conduct of the investigation. A Fire Investigator and Integrated Forensic Identifications Service (IFIS) attended the scene to assist in the investigation.
While it is early in the investigation and the cause of the explosion and fire are still undetermined, police do not suspect foul play.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact SPS’ non-emergency line at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca and quote file number 26-1201 (SU).
January 11, 2025
Did Surrey City Councillor Linda Annis Interfere With Surrey Police Service?
FOI shows Surrey check stop location concerns from city councillor.
TNT The Naked Truth
Don Pitcairn
SPS Scandal Is No Crime Stopper
Monday January 12, 2026
Last week, Global News revealed that they had filed a Freedom of Information (FOI) request at Surrey City Hall seeking email and text communication between Surrey Councillor Linda Annis and Surrey Police Service Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. Once they had these records, they broke the story that Mrs. Annis had been questioning the Surrey Police Chief on the SPS running DUI checks of golfers leaving the Morgan Creek golf course. In a notable communique, she asked Lipinski to contact the General Manager of Morgan Creek GC to discuss the situation. If this is exactly as Global has reported from the transcripts they've received, it is an abuse of her office and power.
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Coming Community Events
Keep calm and garden!
Tiny, small or large garden, we have you covered. Join us at the White Rock and District Garden Club the second Tuesday of each month except July and August. We meet at Cranley Hall at 2:00. Visitors welcome. Come early and meet people. Cranley Hall is at 2141 Cranley Drive. If the parking lot is full, park on Cumbria, and enter the hall from behind.
The Coldest Night of the Year is back! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28, 2026, and join us for this family-friendly fundraiser walk starting at Memorial Park along White Rock Beach.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: Registration opens at 4:00 PM; walk begins at 5:15 PM
Location: Start / Finish Memorial Park, White Rock, BC (15300 Marine Drive)
Event Timing:
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4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
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4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
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5:00 pm: Move Send-off
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6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
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7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
This annual event, hosted by Sources Community Resource Centres, brings communities across the Lower Mainland together to raise funds for those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Every dollar raised goes directly to support individuals and families in the local community who need it most.
Tomorrow In THE SUN
Our weekly check in with THE TYEE
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