HEAR YE: Today’s forecast and 5 stories to start your day
Published 5:30 am Wednesday, March 18, 2026
WEATHER WATCH for Wednesday, March 18, 2026:
Today’s forecast calls for clouds with a 60 per cent chance of showers, rain beginning late this afternoon, wind gusting to 50 km/h near the water, and a temperature of around 11 C.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. White Rock infrastructure projects receive scrutiny
Pushback from residents during White Rock council’s question and answer period prompted members to pass motions asking for more detailed design information, going forward, on plans for transportation-related infrastructure and a revamped Five Corners intersection.
2. Young leaders make an impact at Surrey Steps Up showcase
The March 13 celebration featured interactive displays and presentations from 39 youth-led projects.
3. Surrey crossing guard marks 40 years of service
“Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to kind of see them grow up and then have their own kids and everything. That’s really special.”
4. Surrey judge acquits dad of sexually molesting his 10-year-old daughter
“If after careful consideration of all the evidence, I am unable to decide who to believe, I must acquit.”
5. Surrey council endorses 2026 agritech strategy
The strategy aims to advance the city’s “early-stage agritech ecosystem to its next level of maturity.”
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