Monthly Archives: March 2008

Third ice sheet under construction in Fleetwood [pics]

Posted on March 22, 2008 by

Just to give a little peek at one of the major parts of the 2008 budget that’s under construction right now: The third ice sheet is expected to relieve the high demand for ice time from both Cloverdale and across … Continue reading →

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Check out the reopened Newton Wave Pool! [pics]

Posted on March 22, 2008 by

I stopped by there Thursday to see the new water slides. I hadn’t seen the pool that busy for years! It was crazy! City staff must be really excited about the residents coming out in droves this Spring Break to … Continue reading →

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Central City Tower II: Coming soon

Posted on March 20, 2008 by

Surrey’s most prominent tower will soon have company, as plans proceed with Central City Tower – phase two. Coun. Linda Hepner said this week financial backing is forming for a highrise that’s at least as tall as its 25-storey partner. … Continue reading →

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City Hall moving to Whalley

Posted on March 14, 2008 by

It was a debate that’s been going on for a couple years now – whether or not to move City Hall to Surrey City Centre, an area being planned as the region’s “second downtown”. The back and forth began when … Continue reading →

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Mayor Watts supports LRT over SkyTrain

Posted on March 14, 2008 by

This is cross posted from my personal blog. During the Surrey Mayor’s State of the City address, while discussing transportation in BC’s second largest city, Dianne Watts said: “I for one am a firm believer that instead of SkyTrain expansion … Continue reading →

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Cloverdale Multi-Purpose Centre

Posted on March 14, 2008 by

This new recreation facility is desperately needed for a community of almost 50,000 people and growing. Cloverdale currently has a small rec centre with a few multi-purpose rooms, an old youth centre and senior’s centre, and an old arena. In … Continue reading →

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The Mayor’s State of the City Address

Posted on March 14, 2008 by

Surrey’s Mayor Dianne Watts made her third annual State of the City address to the Surrey Board of Trade. It’s a doozie, but check it all out if you have the time! Here’s the transcript from the City’s website: Two … Continue reading →

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