SURREY, BC - The Surrey Schools Coalition was present at today’s Surrey education announcement by the BC Government. As a unique and innovative coalition of business, parents, homebuilders and developers, the Surrey Schools Coalition heard new school project announcements by the BC Government.As of September 2017, the Surrey School District has 70,736 students in K-12,…
Monthly archive for April 2018
The Surrey Board of Trade provided feedback to the BC Government’s consultation on revitalizing the Agricultural Land Reserve and the Agricultural Land Commission. The deadline for responses was on April 27th.Surrey will be the largest city in British Columbia. One-third of Surrey’s land base is dedicated to agriculture, comprising 9,290 hectares, with 53% farmed.…
SURREY, BC - Today, TransLink released details of its $7.3 billion Investment Plan for improvements to Metro Vancouver’s transit and transportation system.“The Phase 2 investment plan for the 10-Year Vision to fund vital major transportation projects in Metro Vancouver will ensure that Surrey, finally, will get the needed transportation investments that the city so…
SHOWCASING SURREY'S INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION - SURREY INDUSTRY BUS TOURMedia are invited to attend the Surrey Industry Tour on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This innovative event showcases Surrey’s industries and Surrey’s future developments. With commentary by Lee & Associates on Surrey development, you will tour three to four business stops. The tour stops are noted below.Bus One:• Surrey…
Today, Bill Casey the Chair of the Standing Committee on Health released the long awaited report: PHARMACARE NOW: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE COVERAGE FOR ALL CANADIANS.“The Surrey Board of Trade was very pleased with the 18 recommendations issued in today’s report. This is a step in the right direction. The only concern is that further consultation…
SURREY, BC – The Surrey Board of Trade has learned that City of Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner will not be running again for the Fall municipal elections.“Mayor Hepner has demonstrated a clear understanding and support of those projects and government advocacy initiatives that grows the economy for Surrey,” said CEO Anita Huberman. “We have…
The Surrey Board of Trade invites you to attend the 8th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards Reception, an event that celebrates the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional achievements and uniqueness of…
