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

Published 7:49 am Friday, February 20, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026:

Environment Canada is forecasting a mainly cloudy Friday, with wind up to 15 km/h and a high of 4 C.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. White Rock council acts to accelerate sign bylaw review

White Rock council has decided to cut some red tape for a West Beach business – knowing that it will likely establish a precedent for many others.

2. Surrey-White Rock MLA questions local maternity diversions in B.C. legislature

“Why has this government failed mothers?” Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford had some questions about the ongoing maternity diversions at a White Rock hospital in the B.C. Legislature Thursday.

3. Carney meets B.C. extortion task force leaders in Surrey

The Prime Minister was in Surrey Thursday morning (Feb. 19) to meet with senior law enforcement leaders of the B.C. extortion task force.

4. Help plan the future of transit in North Delta, Surrey, White Rock

TransLink invites North Delta, Surrey and White Rock residents to weigh in on the future of public and active transportation in the region.

5. Pruning a City of Surrey tree can hit your wallet hard

The City of Surrey is issuing its annual reminder that pruning or cutting trees on city property can earn you a fine of up to $20,000 under Surrey’s Tree Protection Bylaw.

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

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