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

Published 5:30 am Friday, June 19, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Friday, June 19, 2026:

Keep that sunscreen and those shades handy – Environment Canada says to expect another sunny, hot day, with the inland temperature forecast to peak at 26 C (but will feel like 28 C).

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. White Rock hockey star Grace Elliott drafted to PWHL’s Seattle Torrent

With a history of breaking records and raising the bar ever higher, Elliott’s 38th overall selection makes her the highest-ever Canada West pick.

2. Surrey Police Board meeting implodes

The meeting saw directors walk out amid scathing criticism in the wake of former chief constable Norm Lipinski’s ouster followed by the resignations of two directors.

3. PHOTOS: Community comes together for White Rock’s Walk for Alzheimer’s

Approximately 250 registered walkers participated in the accessible two-kilometre route along the promenade.

4. Surrey teen running Vancouver 5K for kids with rare diseases

Kai Bellan, 17, was diagnosed with a rare autoinflammatory rheumatic disease at the age of seven.

5. Sports success at South Surrey secondary school

Of Elgin Park Secondary’s 1,430 students, nearly 650 participated on a school sports team over the past school year.

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