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HEAR YE, HEAR YE: Today's forecast & 5 stories to start your day

Catch up on the latest happenings around South Surrey and White Rock
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A glance at what's happening in White Rock and South Surrey.

WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, May 17, 2025:

Today's forecast is for showers and a high of 13 C. For the night owls, Environment Canada is forecasting cloudy periods, a 40 per cent of showers, wind and a low of 9 C.

5 STORIES that are making headlines:

1. Teen with guide dog turned away from two Walmart stores in Surrey

Bridget Warner was paired with the beloved Black Lab just three months ago.

2. Surrey transgender woman convicted of sex crime against 13-year-old boy

Azarik Aamir Ali, 30, has been sentenced to one year in jail and three years' probation in connection with 2019 incident.

3. Vacant houses fall on future site of $311M Newton Community Centre

The $310.6-million, 190,000-square-foot complex is to be built south of the neighbourhood's longstanding arena.

4. SURREY EVENTS: Saturday Slam Jam, SPARK Stages shows & more this week

Looking for something to do? Check out this guide to Surrey-area events, entertainment, activities and attractions.

5. B.C. couple taking on 18 triathlons across Canada to fundraise for ALS research

Donna Bartel, 60, and Mike Pearson, 64, are embarking on a four-month effort to race 450 kilometres of triathlons and raise $600,000 for the ALS Society of B.C. and the society's Project Hope research at UBC.

 

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Tracy Holmes

About the Author: Tracy Holmes

Tracy Holmes has been a reporter with Peace Arch News since 1997.
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