Category Archives: Whalley

Failed Berezan project to re-launch as ‘King George Station’

Three years ago, Berezan Management Group, known more for its development of suburban strip malls, audaciously announced it was launching a 15 year, master planned urban community across from King George SkyTrain. Anchored by a 70-storey tower, the plan was … Continue reading

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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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Surrey host to South Asian Mental Health Conference

Surrey will be the host to a new conference that hopes to reduce stigma around mental health in Canada. With mental illnesses affecting 1 in 4 people worldwide, this particular event hopes to “build bridges between those affected by mental … Continue reading

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Redeveloping the area around Scott Road SkyTrain station

On my last post, I talked about how certain areas in Surrey are basically codified to be single-use business parks under Metro Vancouver’s new regional land use plan. One of the areas is called South Westminster which is around Scott … Continue reading

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BIA thinks big with International Music Marathon

The Downtown Surrey BIA has launched a new website for its most ambitious initiative yet: an international marathon. Conceptualized by Executive Director Elizabeth Model, an avid runner, the marathon will be unique in its class, featuring a series of music … Continue reading

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