HEAR YE: Today’s forecast and 5 stories to start your day
Published 5:30 am Saturday, February 21, 2026
WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026:
Environment Canada is forecasting a mainly cloudy day, with a 30 per cent chance of showers late in the morning and in the afternoon. As well, wind gusting to 40 km/h and a high of 8 C.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. 6 Surrey teams at senior girls B.C. basketball championships starting Feb. 25
The big-school 4A division includes the Johnston Heights Eagles, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers, Semiahmoo Thunderbirds and North Delta’s Seaquam Seahawks.
2. South Surrey welcomes sweet new dessert spot
“We have big ambitions for our Canadian restaurants, with the vision to create memorable dessert experiences that spark joy for every guest.”
3. White Rock film screening explores history of BIPOC hockey players
A new screening presented by South Rock Social Justice will offer a history of hockey in Canada from a different perspective.
4. Repetitive, sexual music of ‘Boléro’ in Surrey concert by VSO
The March 1 afternoon concert will feature Scottish virtuoso percussionist Colin Currie and VSO musicians conducted by Naomi Woo at the Sullivan Heights theatre.
5. LETTER: Border crossing is ‘deeply personal’ for White Rock residents
“Living in White Rock, where the border is part of our everyday landscape, conversations about cross-border visits are never purely political – they are personal and practical.”
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