HEAR YE: Today’s forecast and 5 stories to start your day
Published 5:30 am Wednesday, March 11, 2026
WEATHER WATCH for Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
Showers are in the forecast for today, as well as a light wind and a high of 6 C.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. Semiahmoo First Nation to buy Elements Casino Surrey
“This acquisition represents an important step forward in strengthening economic opportunity for Semiahmoo First Nation and reaffirming our presence within our traditional territory as a strong and capable business entity.”
2. UBC Thunderbirds are once again Canada West champions
The T-Birds squad includes 6’2” White Rock native Grace Elliott, the top scorer in the entire country this season and also the reigning Canada West and U Sports Player of the year.
3. Rally at Surrey border park to mark 1st anniversary of peaceful protests
“I believe, strongly, that it’s in Canada’s best interest to maintain our friendship with our families, friends, acquaintances in the U.S.”
4. Surrey council OKs 7-high-rise project for downtown
The “principal” buildings included in the project are a 48-storey tower, a 43-storey tower, a 33-storey tower, a 26-storey tower, a 24-storey tower, a 20-storey tower, a 16-storey tower and a six-storey tower on 3.7 hectares.
5. White Rock’s Peace Arch Elementary performs Lion King Jr.
“In a surprising way, it became a token to hold onto in those harder and darker times that we would have never known would become that.”
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