TODAY'S WEATHER IN SURREY:
Cloudy with drizzle in the morning, clearing near noon. High 15C except 18C inland. Night: Cloudy periods. Low 9C.
5 SURREY NEWS STORIES TO READ:
1. Christy Clark won't run for Liberals in Surrey – or anywhere else: Former B.C. premier says she's not jumping into the fray after reports she was being considered for the South Surrey-White Rock riding.
2. Election campaign ramps up in Surrey with not-all-candidates event April 15: For the April 28 federal vote, there are six federal ridings (electoral districts) in the Surrey/White Rock area.
3. Surrey police arrest arson suspect after Whalley fire: Firefighters fought strip mall blaze for several hours early Monday.
4. Cannabis retails stores are one step closer to opening for business in Surrey: On March 10, Surrey council voted on the future of businesses offering cannabis products in the city, with a public hearing date set for Monday, April 14.
5. Gold, silver for Surrey Falcons teams at B.C. female hockey championships: The association's U13 squad won gold in Prince George, while the U15 team finished second in Richmond.
TODAY'S JOKE:
A bear walks into a bar and says, “Give me a rum and … cola.” The bartender asks, “Why the big pause?” The bear shrugged. “I’m not sure; I was born with them.”
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