HEAR YE: Today’s forecast and 5 stories to start your day
Published 5:30 am Saturday, March 21, 2026
WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, March 21, 2026:
Clearing skies are in the forecast for today, according to Environment Canada, which also projects fog patches dissipating in the morning and a daytime high of 9 C.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. KPU Surrey to host annual Anti-Racism Symposium
The day-long event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Eniola Salami, a family physician and Black Health advocate at the University of Alberta.
2. White Rock Pride Society announces Pride Week dates
“Get ready to celebrate diversity, love, and community spirit!” at activities planned for the week of July 17-24.
3. Surrey First council candidate withdraws
Taj Sandhu says he decided to pull out after he was “recently made aware of concerns from a few residents regarding my primary place of residence.”
4. Fraser Health social-prescribing team receives $1.3M boost
“It’s a beautiful thing because every health authority’s program will look a little different to best support their communities, and we will be able to share our learnings to support social prescribing across B.C.”
5. CBSA removes 2 people as it expands efforts to disrupt extortion networks
Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandu were removed under escort on Jan. 19 and Feb. 3, respectively.
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