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

Published 8:09 am Thursday, February 19, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026:

Today’s forecast calls for winds northeast of 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/hr, becoming light this morning, with a high of 5 C and a wind chill of -9 C this morning.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. SENIORS SCENE: Get set for White Rock’s book and bake sale

Mark Saturday, Feb. 28, on your calendar. That’s when the Kent Street Annual Book and Bake Sale will be in full swing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kent Street Activity Centre auditorium.

2. SPS to expand to Cloverdale April 1; Lipinski denied delay on transition

The Surrey Police Service is officially expanding to cover all of Cloverdale by April 1, despite SPS Chief Const. Norm Lipinski requesting a delayed timeline.

3. Surrey school highlights Asian cultures for Lunar New Year

North Surrey Secondary students hosted events and activities to shine a spotlight on the many cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year.

4. 7th maternity diversion set for White Rock hospital

Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock is set for its seventh maternity diversion since December. The latest ‘temporary’ diversion is set for Feb. 19 at 8 a.m. to Feb. 25 at 8 a.m.

5. Surrey-White Rock MLA hosts town hall on mental health, addiction

Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford, along with his guest MLA Claire Rattée, Opposition Critic for Mental Health, Addictions, and Housing Supports, is holding a Feb. 27 town hall to discuss the mental health and addictions challenges affecting local communities.

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

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