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

Published 5:30 am Friday, April 17, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Friday, April 17, 2026:

Today’s Environment Canada forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud, and a high of 13 C.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. Surrey Soccer Fan Zones schedule details 104 World Cup matches, June 11 start

The tournament-opening match – Mexico vs. South Africa – will be shown at Surrey Civic Plaza, 11 a.m. start local time.

2. Surrey man identified as victim in fatal Alex Fraser Bridge crash

A 7:30 p.m. “memorial cruise” from Chatters Salon in New Westminster to Blackie Spit Park is planned for this Saturday (April 18) in memory of Jacob Raul Palencia.

3. White Rock hospital to close maternity unit for 11th time since December

“I am beyond frustrated.”

4. Grand Revue brings classic variety show to White Rock

The star-studded event is a throwback to the variety format of yesteryear – offering everything from an Elvis tribute to ventriloquism, a burlesque dancer to an operatic tenor.

5. Funeral for Surrey environmentalist, 40, who died from sudden, short illness

Sebastian Sajda was known among friends and family for his “brilliant mind and unquenchable curiosity.”

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

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