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

Published 7:30 am Saturday, July 4, 2026

WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Today’s forecast calls for a cloudy start to the day, followed by clearing skies near noon. Environment Canada also projects a light wind in the morning, and a daytime temperature high of 21 C.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. South Surrey park hosts 1st-ever Softball BC regional U13 championship

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and the newly renovated facilities at Sunnyside Park in South Surrey outshone even the rarest gems during the June 26-28 championship.

2. PHOTOS: White Rock’s Canada Day by the Bay draws 60,000

The July 1 waterfront event is ‘a cherished tradition that truly showcases the Canadian spirit of White Rock.’

3. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke denies ‘bailing out’ developer on arena deal

“I think those negative comments are primarily politically driven.”

4. Surrey firefighters battle blaze at Powertech Labs

Around 8:30 p.m. July 2, Surrey Fire Service crews responded to reports of a fire in the 12300-block of 88 Avenue.

5. LETTER: How to discourage Good Samaritans in White Rock

This writer says recent efforts to do the right thing were frustrating.

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