HEAR YE: Today\u2019s forecast and 5 stories to start your day<\/p>\n
Published 5:30 am Thursday, April 23, 2026<\/p>\n
WEATHER WATCH for Thursday, April 23, 2026:<\/p>\n
According to Environment Canada, we can expect sunny skies and a temperature high of 19 C today.<\/p>\n
5 STORIES that are making headlines:<\/p>\n
1. Surrey records 15 extortion-related shootings so far in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n There have also been 87 extortion reports, 46 victims, 25 of which are repeat victims, and two extortion-related arson cases.<\/p>\n 2. How a Surrey school dance became a leadership initiative<\/a><\/p>\n A junior dance project at a South Surrey secondary school has blossomed into a fully functioning leadership legacy program.<\/p>\n 3. B.C. Premier Eby explains his decision to back down on DRIPA suspension<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe put a hold on the Declaration Act provisions, so that we would have the space to negotiate a more permanent outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n 4. DATEBOOK: What\u2019s happening around White Rock, South Surrey<\/a><\/p>\n Looking for something to do on the Semiahmoo Peninsula? Check out our latest listing here.<\/p>\n 5. LETTER: Dementia isn\u2019t a national \u2018emergency\u2019 in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n Formally declaring an emergency is a legal mechanism usually reserved for immediate threats like pandemics or natural disasters, says David Purser.<\/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