HEAR YE: Today’s forecast and 5 stories to start your day
Published 5:30 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026
WEATHER WATCH for Wednesday, April 29, 2026:
We can expect mainly sunny skies today, along with a light wind and an inland high of 21 C, according to Environment Canada.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. Surrey council approves three high-rise projects
Council on April 27 gave third reading to two 20-storey mixed-use towers at 1797 152 St. and 15150 18 Ave., as well as a mixed-use 12-storey building at 1711 and 1767 152 St., from 1601 to 1715 152 St., 15105 and 15177 16 Ave., and 1776 Martin Dr. in South Surrey.
2. Life after breast cancer: 2 South Surrey survivors travel the world
“Life does go on, you pick yourself up and move on.”
3. Hockey world mourns broadcaster John Garrett, who lived in Surrey
He was “a cherished member of our family whose loss is deeply felt across our entire organization and community.”
4. Indigenous graduation rates up 8 per cent in Surrey Schools
“While we’d all like to fix it next week, it’s going to take time, and (I’m) just really pleased to see the progress.”
5. White Rock dentist must pay $10K fine after admitting professional misconduct
According to the B.C. College of Oral Health Professionals, Dr. Robert Letnick admitted to several instances of professional misconduct, including improper prescribing practices, poor record‑keeping and substandard treatment.
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