Author Archives: Paul Hillsdon

Developer opts for marketing over sustainability

Vancouver developer Rize Alliance has refused to connect its proposed Wave Towers project in downtown Surrey to a new green energy system. The system, currently under construction by the City below the Library and City Hall, utilizes a geoexchange network … Continue reading

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King George B-Line, Port Mann bus service likely to be cancelled

Surrey’s long promised King George B-Line, rapid bus service across the new Port Mann, upgrades to Surrey Central SkyTrain station, expanded capacity on Fraser Highway, and a new bus route between White Rock and Langley – all projects that are increasingly … Continue reading

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City poised to partner for SFU expansion

The Surrey City Development Corporation has quietly added a new project to their website: the expansion of SFU. The university has long planned to build a student residences facility in the City Centre, but the project continues to be postponed. … Continue reading

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Six new greenway additions coming soon to Surrey

After two years of phenomenal growth in the greenways network, with three new pedestrian overpasses and a new perimeter trail at Tynehead Regional Park, the City’s Transportation department is keeping up the momentum with six more additions planned over the … Continue reading

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Know Your Donor: Who funded Surrey First Education?

Following in the spirit of a similar series by our friends over at CityCaucus, we are delving into the numbers to see who funded the campaigns in the November municipal elections. You can view financial statements from all candidates at the … Continue reading

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Know Your Donor: Who funded the SCC?

Following in the spirit of a similar series by our friends over at CityCaucus, we are delving into the numbers to see who funded the campaigns in the November municipal elections. You can view financial statements from all candidates at the city’s website. … Continue reading

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Know Your Donor: Who funded Surrey First?

 Following in the spirit of a similar series by our friends over at CityCaucus, we are delving into the numbers to see who funded the campaigns in the November municipal elections. You can view financial statements from all candidates at the … Continue reading

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