HEAR YE: Today\u2019s forecast and 5 stories to start your day<\/p>\n
Published 5:30 am Saturday, February 28, 2026<\/p>\n
WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026:<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud, with the skies expected to clear near noon. Today\u2019s temperature is expected to reach a high of 11 inland.<\/p>\n
5 STORIES that are making headlines:<\/p>\n
1. Wetland conservation team tackles invasive species in Surrey\u2019s Serpentine Fen<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis is a great opportunity to bring awareness of invasive species to the public.\u201d<\/p>\n 2. \u2018No unreasonable delay\u2019 in 2017 South Surrey murder trial<\/a><\/p>\n Brandon Nathan Teixeira learned Feb. 25 that his application to have his convictions set aside due to unreasonable delay failed.<\/p>\n 3. Surrey Soccer Fan Zones at 2 sites during FIFA World Cup in June, July<\/a><\/p>\n Video screens showing games, live music, food trucks and other attractions are planned outdoors at Surrey Civic Plaza starting June 11, and inside Cloverdale Agriplex starting July 1.<\/p>\n 4. Surrey approves 10,508 new dwellings<\/a><\/p>\n A corporate report notes that in 2025, Surrey added 4,280 dwellings and cut permit timelines by 75 per cent after being granted $100.7 million by the federal government in 2023.<\/p>\n 5. B.C.\u2019s minimum wage scheduled to jump to $18.25 per hour, June 1<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAnnual minimum-wage increases\u2026 have helped paycheques keep up with increasing costs of essentials like food and transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2026<\/p>\n SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER HERE: peacearchnews.com\/newsletters<\/a><\/p>\n HAVE A NEWS TIP FOR US? CLICK HERE: peacearchnews.com\/submissions\/newstip<\/a><\/p>\n FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS: peacearchnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n