HEAR YE: Today’s forecast and 5 stories to start your day
Published 7:30 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026
WEATHER WATCH for Wednesday, July 8, 2026:
Today is projected to start off mainly cloudy, with the skies clearing late in the morning. Temperature-wise, the forecast calls for an inland high that will feel like 26 C.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. Realtor enters White Rock mayoral race
“We’re at a point where we need some change.”
2. Surrey’s Casse-Tete festival offers sonic smorgasbord
“This is music as art – but in a very come-as-you-are situation.”
3. Starchuk seeking judicial review of Surrey arena land-swap
“The total cost estimates for the project are unrealistic and will likely land as a $600 million albatross around the necks of Surrey residents and families.”
4. Pair of automobile shows hit Cloverdale Fairgrounds this weekend
The Truck Show and Hot Rod Saturday will welcome hundreds of cars, trucks, and bikes – along with thousands of people – to the fairgrounds July 11.
5. B.C.’s estimate for Massey Tunnel replacement more than doubles to $8.5B
“This updated budget reflects today’s market conditions, inflation, project scope, and the realities of delivering a project of this size and complexity.”
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