City Council

White Rock council has given first three readings to a bylaw spelling out acceptable - and unacceptable – conduct by members. (Peace Arch News photo)

White Rock council conduct bylaw seeks to curb undue criticisms

Pending policy also aims to regulate communications, posts on social media

 

During a closed meeting on Feb. 21, the council resolved to enlist Vancouver-based law firm Lidstone and Company to write a cease and desist against a resident posting “slanderous and defamatory” posts on at least one local social media page. (Screenshot/Village of Harrison Hot Springs)

Harrison Hot Springs officials enlist legal help for cease and desist against resident

Council calls on province, lawyers to address ‘defamatory posts’ on social media

 

A more than $1.6 million pothole repair contract was approved by Surrey council at its March 6 meeting. (Black Press file photo)

Surrey council approves $1.6M contract for pothole repairs

Council awards Grandview Blacktop Ltd. a $1,669,556.91 contract for annual pavement restoration for a one-year term

 

The 1982-built bridge over the Nicomekl River on 152 Street is to be rehabilitated and twinned. Council in September 2021 awarded a contract for the project’s design, and on Monday (March 6, 2023), approved a recommended $44M contract for its construction. (Google Streetview image)

Surrey awards $44M contract for Nicomekl Bridge twinning

Work includes widening 152 Street, scheduled for completion 2025

The 1982-built bridge over the Nicomekl River on 152 Street is to be rehabilitated and twinned. Council in September 2021 awarded a contract for the project’s design, and on Monday (March 6, 2023), approved a recommended $44M contract for its construction. (Google Streetview image)
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Harrison councillors pass no-confidence vote against mayor, alleging ‘illegal’ meetings

Mayor Ed Wood called it a ‘calculated ambush’, called for public hearing

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Surrey councillor asks if city is getting ‘proportionate’ share from Metro Vancouver

Coun. Harry Bains says he’s asked for a report to ‘clear the air’

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Surrey city hall, outside council chambers. (File photo)

15 of 16 appointments to Surrey’s Select Committees of Council go to Locke’s team

Mayor revealed the appointments at Monday’s council meeting

Surrey city hall, outside council chambers. (File photo)
Otter Co-op CEO Jack Nicholson says the money stays in the community and recipients are free to spend the cash as they choose.

Backlash for ALC after rejecting application to replace old Otter Co-op

B.C. farmer was denied chance to replace the Pitt Meadows store after 2022 closure

Otter Co-op CEO Jack Nicholson says the money stays in the community and recipients are free to spend the cash as they choose.
Bill Lawrence, now in his third White Rock council term, says this term will be ‘pivotal’ for the city. (Alex Browne photo)

White Rock must make the most of opportunities – Lawrence

Returning city councillor believes ‘get it done’ philosophy will prevail

Bill Lawrence, now in his third White Rock council term, says this term will be ‘pivotal’ for the city. (Alex Browne photo)
Public hearing Monday night on 67-storey tower for downtown. (Image: Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc./surrey.ca)

67-storey tower for downtown gets nod from Surrey council

City council passed third-reading approval Monday after public hearing

Public hearing Monday night on 67-storey tower for downtown. (Image: Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc./surrey.ca)
Surrey City Hall. (File photo)

Surrey council brings Public Safety Committee back

Council also voted Jan. 16 to establish 6 other committees

Surrey City Hall. (File photo)
Michele Partridge, a business owner with years of experience as an entertainer in the arts, is now a member of White Rock council. (Contributed photo – courtesy of Ally Matos)

Opportunities to learn drive first-term White Rock Coun. Michele Partridge

Streamlining building permits, low-cost housing, revitalize business among top priorities

Michele Partridge, a business owner with years of experience as an entertainer in the arts, is now a member of White Rock council. (Contributed photo – courtesy of Ally Matos)
Anti-vaccine mandate protest drew hundreds of people to the Pacific Highway border crossing in South Surrey. (DriveBC photo)

YEAR IN REVIEW: Five Surrey stories with ‘legs’ in 2022

Surrey’s policing transition, new city council, the cost of living, COVID-19 and the McCallum trial made all sorts of headlines this past year

Anti-vaccine mandate protest drew hundreds of people to the Pacific Highway border crossing in South Surrey. (DriveBC photo)
Delta city hall. (James Smith photo)

Delta council sunsetting most committees in favour of a ‘Committee of the Whole’

Move intended to streamline the decision-making process, improve transparency

Delta city hall. (James Smith photo)
Ernie Klassen was elected to White Rock council in his second run for a seat during the 2022 municipal election. (Sobia Moman photo)

Rookie White Rock Coun. Ernie Klassen says compromise crucial for efficient city hall

Revitalizing the business community, lower taxes among top priorities for newly elected councillor

Ernie Klassen was elected to White Rock council in his second run for a seat during the 2022 municipal election. (Sobia Moman photo)
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW
Surrey city hall. (File photo)

ZYTARUK: Surrey council’s decisions, decisionzzzzz…

City of Surrey should find way to rein in exhausting, witching-hour council meeting marathons

  • Dec 1, 2022
Surrey city hall. (File photo)
A “Keep the RCMP in Surrey” sign. (File photo: Walter van Halst)

Surrey’s KTRIS fined $250 by Elections BC

The maximum penalty is $10,000

A “Keep the RCMP in Surrey” sign. (File photo: Walter van Halst)
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke gives her inaugural address Monday night after being sworn in at city hall.

New Surrey city council is sworn-in

Mayor Brenda Locke and Councillors Linda Annis, Harry Bains, Mike Bose, Doug Elford, Gordon Hepner, Pardeep Kooner, Mandeep Nagra and Rob Stutt took their oath

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke gives her inaugural address Monday night after being sworn in at city hall.
Surrey Mayor-elect Brenda Locke on election night. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Surrey council a ‘whole new dynamic,’ Elford says

Will the 5-4 voting trend continue on Surrey council?

Surrey Mayor-elect Brenda Locke on election night. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)