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

Published 5:30 am Saturday, June 13, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, June 13, 2026:

Things are heating up: Environment Canada has forecast a toasty weekend, with sun and an inland temperature high today that will feel llike 30 C. Today’s UV index is a “very high” 8, so be sure to slather on the sunscreen and don those shades if you’re planning to venture out.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. Surrey metal plant, Metro seek judicial review of air-quality decision

The step is the latest regarding an air-emissions permit issued to the galvanizing plant nearly a decade ago.

2. Sentencing set for former Surrey massage therapist with ties to White Rock, Penticton

The sentencing hearing for former Surrey massage therapist Leonard Krekic – convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault – is to take place this fall.

3. Airport pickup pays off: Surrey resident wins $143K from Lotto 6/49

Jaspreet K. decided to buy a Lotto 6/49 ticket “on a whim” at a lotto kiosk while she was waiting at the airport for her friends from England to arrive.

4. South Surrey school hosts art exhibition, fundraiser June 13

The evening will showcase 10 of John Banovich’s limited-edition framed wildlife pieces, 60 signed copies of his coffee-table book BANOVICH, live ambient piano, and the opportunity to meet the artist in person.

5. SAVVY SENIORS: Why handwritten letters and cards need to make a comeback

In today’s fast-paced digital world, many people believe that the art of letter writing is dead, writes columnist April Lewis.

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

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