Happy Friday, Surrey!

It’s a bit of a lighter weekend for events around the city, but that should start changing soon. With spring just getting underway, you can expect more markets, outdoor events, and community gatherings to begin popping up across Surrey in the coming weeks.

Grab your coffee, take a quick break, and let’s get you caught up on what’s happening around the city this weekend.

Now, In today’s edition:

- Mark

Construction is moving ahead on the Surrey–Langley SkyTrain Extension in Surrey. Crews are installing large concrete sections that will form the elevated SkyTrain guideway along Fraser Highway.

Special machines called gantries are being used to lift and place the concrete pieces between support columns. One of these machines, known as the “Fleetwood Flyer,” is currently working along the route as crews build the new track.

Because of this work, drivers and residents may see temporary road changes, lane closures, and short traffic stops. Pedestrians and cyclists may also be detoured while the machines operate above the roadway.

Construction is currently taking place along Fraser Highway and near 152 Street, where a future SkyTrain station is being built. Traffic pattern changes in the area are expected to continue for several weeks.

🔑 Key Details:

• Crews are installing elevated guideway sections for the Surrey–Langley SkyTrain
• Large gantry machines are lifting and placing concrete segments
• Drivers may see lane closures, traffic stops, and detours during construction

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Police say a recent safety operation around Surrey Central Station led to dozens of arrests and several drug seizures. The three-month project focused on crime concerns near the busy transit hub.

The operation involved several agencies working together, including Metro Vancouver Transit Police, Surrey Police Service, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Officers targeted crime around the station and nearby businesses.

Police say the project resulted in 61 arrests for issues such as outstanding warrants, weapons possession, and traffic violations. Officers also seized weapons, drugs, stolen goods, and cash believed to be connected to crime.

Officials say the goal was to improve safety for people using transit in the area. Surrey Central is one of the busiest transportation hubs in the region, with thousands of people passing through each day.

🔑 Key Details:

• A three-month police operation focused on the Surrey Central transit area
• Officers made 61 arrests and seized 18 weapons
• Police also seized drugs, stolen merchandise, and about $9,400 in cash

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Surrey is planning to open two new medical clinics to help more residents find a family doctor. The clinics will be located in City Centre and Newton and are expected to open later this year.

The clinics will operate through a partnership with Total Life Care Granville Medical Inc.. City leaders say the goal is to improve access to family doctors in Surrey, where many residents still struggle to find primary care.

Each clinic will have about 10 doctors working part-time and will focus on serving Surrey residents first. Officials say the clinics could help thousands of people get regular medical care.

The project has also sparked debate. Some critics say the city should not be helping one clinic operator, while supporters say the move is needed because Surrey has far fewer family doctors than many other large cities.

🔑 Key Details:

• Two new clinics are planned for City Centre and Newton
• The clinics are part of a partnership with Total Life Care Granville Medical
• Each clinic is expected to have about 10 doctors serving local patients

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A popular street festival is coming back to Surrey this summer. The city’s fifth Car-Free Day event will take place in Newton on June 6.

During the event, 137 Street between 72A Avenue and 74 Avenue will close to vehicles. The street will become a pedestrian-only space filled with music stages, food vendors, local shops, and family activities.

The festival is free to attend and runs from noon to 8 p.m. Organizers say the event helps bring the community together while encouraging people to walk, bike, or take transit instead of driving.

The event is organized by the Newton Business Improvement Association with support from TransLink. Vendors, performers, and local businesses can apply now to take part in the festival.

🔑 Key Details:

• Car-Free Day Surrey will take place June 6 in Newton
• 137 Street will close to cars between 72A and 74 Avenues
• The free festival will include music, vendors, and family activities

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A free music festival will bring local artists and performers to Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey later this month. The Wake Up Social Justice Music Festival will take place on March 25 at the university’s Surrey campus.

The event will feature a mix of musicians, student performers, and dancers from across the Lower Mainland. The lineup includes multimedia artist Ruby Singh along with several KPU student performers and local high school musicians.

Organizers say the festival is meant to give new artists a safe place to perform live. It was also created to help bring back live music events after many venues closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event will also include a high school band contest, giving young performers a chance to play on stage and win prizes.

🔑 Key Details:

• The Wake Up Social Justice Music Festival takes place March 25
• The event will be held at KPU Surrey starting at 6 p.m.
• Admission is free and features local artists and student performers

Visit wakeupmusicfestival.com to claim free tickets and see the full lineup.

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