Happy Tuesday, Surrey!

Let's get you ready for the week ahead.

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

Now, In today’s edition:

- Mark

A transit riders group says buses in Surrey need major improvements. The group, Movement, released a new report outlining ideas to improve public transit in the city.

The report is based on feedback from local bus riders. It says many people face crowded buses, slow travel times, and long transfers when trying to get around Surrey.

The group is calling for more bus routes, better bus infrastructure, and safer walking routes to transit stops. They also say better sidewalks and lighting are needed in some areas to make transit safer.

The report comes as TransLink and the City of Surrey work on long-term transportation plans for the region. Advocates hope the ideas will help shape the future of transit in the city.

🔑 Key Details:

• A transit riders group released a report on Surrey’s bus system
• The report calls for more routes, faster service, and safer walking access
• The recommendations come as TransLink plans future transit improvements

Read the full report at movementyvr.ca.

Police in Surrey say several drivers were caught speeding at dangerous levels during a recent enforcement campaign. In just four days, officers issued excessive speeding charges to 25 drivers.

The enforcement was carried out by the Surrey Police Service Road Safety Section between March 6 and March 9. In every case, the driver’s vehicle was impounded.

Some drivers were travelling far above the posted speed limits. Police say one vehicle was clocked at 183 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Another driver was going 139 km/h in a 50 km/h zone and did not have a valid driver’s licence.

Police say dangerous speeding remains a major safety concern. Officers say they will continue enforcing traffic laws to keep roads safe for everyone.

🔑 Key Details:

• 25 drivers were charged with excessive speeding in four days
• One driver was caught going 183 km/h in an 80 km/h zone
• All vehicles involved were impounded by police

More Info Here

Surrey council has approved a draft plan to grow the city’s agritech industry. Agritech uses technology to help farmers grow food more efficiently.

City leaders say the new strategy will help connect farmers with researchers, businesses, and schools. The goal is to support local food production while also creating new economic opportunities in Surrey.

Agriculture already plays a big role in the city. About one-third of Surrey’s land is in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and more than half of that land is actively farmed. Local farms produce crops such as blueberries, vegetables, and livestock feed.

The new strategy will focus on helping farmers adopt new technology and building stronger partnerships between farmers, universities, and agritech companies.

🔑 Key Details:

• Surrey council approved a draft agritech strategy for 2026
• The plan aims to connect farmers with technology and research
• About one-third of Surrey’s land is part of the Agricultural Land Reserve

More Info Here

One of Surrey’s most popular events will continue for years to come. Surrey council has approved a new five-year agreement to keep the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair running at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.

The agreement is between the City and the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association, which organizes the annual rodeo and fair. City leaders say the event is an important part of Surrey’s history and community life.

The city has helped support the event in recent years with funding and logistics. More than 60,000 people attended the rodeo and fair in 2025. The new agreement will allow organizers to plan future events more easily.

The city is also proposing to increase its yearly grant to help run the event. Organizers say the long-term agreement will help them continue improving the rodeo and fair each year.

The rodeo is one of the city’s biggest community festivals and brings visitors and local businesses together every spring.

🔑 Key Details:

• Surrey approved a five-year agreement for the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
• The event attracts more than 60,000 visitors each year
• The city plans to increase its annual support grant to $400,000

More Info Here

A Grade 10 student at Johnston Heights Secondary School ran into an unexpected problem while working on a school career project. The student created cardboard replicas of police equipment for a presentation about becoming a police officer.

The project included items like a radio, flashlight, baton, handcuffs, and a replica firearm made from cardboard and craft materials. However, school staff told the student he could not bring the replica firearm to school because of district safety rules.

Surrey Schools policies say students cannot bring weapons or replica weapons onto school property. Officials say realistic toy or replica guns can cause safety concerns because they can look real and may trigger a police response.

The student still completed his presentation but had to show photos and videos of the replicas instead of bringing them into the classroom. His mother says the experience was disappointing but hopes the situation will raise awareness about how school policies affect student projects.

🔑 Key Details:

• A Grade 10 student created cardboard replicas of police equipment for a project
• A replica firearm was not allowed on school property due to district policy
• The student completed the presentation using photos and videos instead

More Info Here

A sustainability expert will visit Surrey later this month to share ideas about living more sustainably. Kenton Zerbin will speak at the Surrey Nature Centre as part of his Regenerative Human Tour.

The event will include a 90-minute talk about “regenerative living,” which focuses on designing homes and communities that work better with nature. Organizers say the goal is to help people learn simple ways to live more intentionally and sustainably.

Zerbin has spent more than a decade designing edible landscapes and teaching sustainability across Canada and around the world. His tour is visiting eight cities to encourage people to rethink how they approach food, energy, housing, and community.

After the talk, a smaller weekend workshop will give participants a chance to learn how to apply these ideas at home or on their land.

🔑 Key Details:

• Sustainability speaker Kenton Zerbin will speak in Surrey on March 25
• The event takes place at the Surrey Nature Centre
• A weekend workshop will also be offered from March 27–29

Visit kentonzerbin.com for tickets and event details.

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