Category Archives: Newton

New, expanded arts space coming to South Surrey & Cloverdale

Following early results of the new Cultural Plan, the City is planning to expedite the construction of a new arts centre for South Surrey and the expansion of the Surrey Museum in Cloverdale. The new arts centre in South Surrey … Continue reading

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Mayors approve funding, Surrey set to get first B-Line

Early this afternoon, Mayors representing nearly 75% of the population of Metro Vancouver voted to approve a funding supplement for transit expansion. Included in the plan is Surrey’s delayed first B-Line route, set to run between Guildford, Surrey Central, and … Continue reading

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Tell government your budget priorities

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has been touring the province to ask residents about their priorities for the 2012 Budget and is about to make its way to Surrey! The committee will hold a public meeting … Continue reading

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Kwantlen U-Pass debuts innovative shuttle, car share services

When university classes resume for a new semester next week, Kwantlen students will now have a myriad of transportation options to get to school. The Kwantlen Student Association is launching its unique variant of the U-Pass, the so-called MultiPass. Because … Continue reading

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City touts LRT plan in new video

The City has updated an early video visualizing LRT in Surrey, showcasing the new rendering on the front page of its corporate website. Entitled “The City of Surrey’s Vision for Rapid Transit,” the new video includes a voiceover, explaining the … Continue reading

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Submit your nominations for new City Awards

2011 will be the inaugural year for the City Awards, a new program designed to showcase urban excellence in Surrey. With five different awards, the categories will recognize the contributions of citizens, community groups, businesses and developers to the City: NewCity … Continue reading

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City to improve walking safety around all 120 schools

The City recently embarked on a comprehensive review of the safety and pedestrian access of areas in the vicinity of all 120 schools in Surrey. As an Early Action of the Transportation Strategic Plan, this review has identified a number … Continue reading

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