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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