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

Published 5:30 am Sunday, March 15, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Sunday, March 15, 2026:

Environment Canada’s Ides of March forecast calls for periods of rain and a high of 8 C.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. Slow down: Surrey police charge 25 drivers with excessive speeding in 4 days

“Drivers who make the choice to put the community at risk will be held accountable.”

2. 2 months to go: planning and prep on track for 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair

“We are ready to go.”

3. Early morning shooting at home in Surrey: no injuries reported

Police say the March 12 incident in the 19500-block of 65 Avenue was likely not extortion-related.

4. 150 people died in B.C. in January from toxic drugs: Coroner

Approximately five British Columbians die every day due to the toxic drug crisis, according to the latest data from the B.C. Coroners Service.

5. LETTER: White Rock council’s OCP vote raises questions

“Council’s decision begs the question: was public consultation just a checkbox exercise?”

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