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

Published 5:30 am Sunday, April 19, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Sunday, April 19, 2026:

Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies and a high of 16 C.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. Ready, set, fish! White Rock firefighters to host Father’s Day Fishing Derby

Local 2407 firefighters are looking to lure a family crowd out to their newest fundraiser, an event inspired by seeing firsthand just how big of an impact one of the programs supported by the Burn Fund has.

2. 7 women win business awards at Surrey/White Rock gathering in Guildford

“We are inspired by the incredible accomplishments of women and those who identify as women who continue to lead, innovate, and strengthen our business community.”

3. South Surrey shred event raises $8K for Sources’ food bank

The spring effort – hosted by Semiahmoo Shopping Centre on April 11, supported by the Surrey Firefighters’ Charitable Society and Shredwise – also collected some 300 lbs of food.

4. BC Conservatives join Surrey’s call for inquiry into Metro Vancouver

“Metro Vancouver has become an unaccountable, disorganized mess.”

5. Surrey’s ‘Mini Man’ taking 17 Minis to All-British Field Meet in May

Nadir Ibadullah says his 1981 Mini pickup truck will be among those he showcases. The vehicle is “very popular and always generates a lot of interest.”

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