HEAR YE: Today’s forecast and 5 stories to start your day

Published 5:30 am Thursday, March 5, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Thursday, March 5, 2026:

Best pack an umbrella – today’s forecast calls for clouds and a 60 per cent chance of the wet stuff. The temperature, meanwhile, is expected to reach a high of 12 C.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. White Rock/South Surrey Coldest Night raises $245K for Sources

The total impact includes a separate, anonymous donation of $30,000 that was given directly to Sources.

2. White Rock hockey star on quest for national title with UBC Thunderbirds

It’s been another tremendous season for women’s hockey superstar and White Rock native Grace Elliott.

3. ICYMI: See list of 21 finalists for Women in Business Awards in Surrey/White Rock

“These finalists represent the strength, resilience and leadership that define our business community.”

4. Time change fatigue lingers longer than B.C. drivers think

British Columbians have to deal with “springing ahead” one more time, and Road Safety at Work is warning drivers that disrupted sleep can lead to the buildup of fatigue over several days after the change.

5. KPU alumni host writing workshops at Surrey Libraries

Creative writing workshops are set for March 25 (Writing Fictional Characters), April 29 (Writing Poetry), May 27 (Writing Children’s Literature) and June 24 (Writing from the Land).

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