December 1st - 31st Christmas Spirit at the Surrey Arts Centre
Welcoming the holiday season, the Surrey Arts Centre has a number of performances in theatre, music and dance including: Snow White & the Vertically Challenged Excavators, Vancouver Welsh, Mens Choir: Sounds of Christmas, The Nutcracker, Madeline's Christmas, and Ellie King's 'Alice in Wonderland'.
For more information check out a complete listing for the Main Stage and Studio Theatre for the Surrey Arts Centre
December 1st - Surrey Christmas Bureau
Support the Surrey Christmas Bureau this December by making a donation or registering your family or business for the Adopt-A-Family (AAF) program. Sponsors take on the responsibility of providing Christmas breakfast, lunch, dinner & gifts for the adopted family.
Read more: www.christmasbureau.com
Nov 30th - Dec 23rd Lighting up Your Life - At the Surrey Museum
"Lighting up Your Life, on display to Dec. 23, looks at light in every form, from the use of candle power and oil lanterns to flood lights and laser beams."... "Interactive displays give kids and adults hands-on ways to discover more about how humans, and even animals, use light."
- Jennifer Lang, Surrey North Delta Leader
For more information, call 604-592-6956 or visit: www.heritage.surrey.ca
October 18th - Former NDP Cabinet Minister is SFU's New President
Andrew Petter, a one-time NDP Cabinet Minister and former dean of the University of Victoria Law faculty, assumed his new job on September 1st as the new President of SFU. He says, "As president, my primary goal is to build on SFU's incredible diversity and combination of strengths as one of Canada's leading universities." source: vancouversun
Read more: Biography
REMINDER - SURREY ECONOMIC SUMMIT ON OCTOBER 14th
Don't miss this year's "Must Attend" Business event at the Sheraton Vancouver in Surrey on October 14th, 2010. At the 2010 Surrey Regional Economic Summit, international business experts
and local and national commentators will share their unique perspectives on changes
to international economies, and how the rise of China and India impact Canada,
British Columbia and the USA.
Register Now: www.sres2010.com
October 14th - Surrey Regional Economic Summmit 2010
Please join us at the Sheraton Vancouver Guilford Hotel in Surrey on Thursday October 14th, 2010. At the 2010 Surrey Regional Economic Summit, some of the world’s foremost international business experts will share their unique and timely perspectives on how changes in international economies, and the rise of China and India, are impacting Canada and British Columbia. Speakers include Steve Forbes of Forbes Magazine, author and professor Dr. Kishore Mahbubani of Singapore, The Economist’s Asia Economics Editor Pam Woodall, and BBC World News Singapore anchor Rico Hizon. Joining them will be local and national experts who’ll add their perspective on what these changes mean for our economy.
For additional information, read the Surrey Regional Economic Summit Invitation or register now: www.sres2010.com
September 8th - Record Enrollment at SFU Surrey Campus
SFU has made Academica’s Top Ten for enrollment growth at the University and Campus. At Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus, a record number of students are hitting the books this fall, with over 5,200 undergraduate and more than 400 graduate students enrolled at the campus. This year the campus received an average of 3 applications for every seat, compared to a 2:1 ratio last year. According to preliminary figures, close to 25,000 students are enrolled at SFU this year, up about 3.8%. 800 new international students have registered this semester, an increase of 29%. Nearly 14% of currently registered students at SFU are foreign students.
Read more: SFU Press Release
September 1st - Where to Buy: Top Ten Cities
British Columbia’s second-largest city is growing so fast it could become even bigger than Vancouver. The City of Surrey was listed in the top ten places to buy in Canada based on factors such as planned transportation improvements, or if the area’s average income, population growth and job growth are increasing faster than the provincial average. Mr. Campbell says, with two border crossings to the United States, links to five major highways, deep sea docks and four railways, Surrey is a prime location to do business.
Read more: http://www.financialpost.com
August 15th - Surrey Tops for Investment: REIN
According to the Real Estate Investment Network, a national group assessing the viability of markets, Surrey is the best city in the province to invest in real estate. REIN states in the release, "With major transportation projects underway in the region, more people will be attracted to Surrey as a place to live and do business. In the next decade, the city will continue to see explosive population growth, one of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to invest."
Read more: www.bclocalnews.com
August 15th - Surrey Tops for Investment: REIN
According to the Real Estate Investment Network, a national group assessing the viability of markets, Surrey is the best city in the province to invest in real estate. REIN states in the release, "With major transportation projects underway in the region, more people will be attracted to Surrey as a place to live and do business. In the next decade, the city will continue to see explosive population growth, one of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to invest."
Read more: www.bclocalnews.com
August 6th - Surrey Company Lightyear Digital buys Theatre in Beverly Hills
Locally-based company Lightyear Digital Theatre has acquired the legendary Charles Aidikoff Screening Room - at 150 Rodeo Dr. in the heart of the prestigious Beverly Hills 90210 "Golden Triangle." Having installed the world-class HD digital and 3D research and development theatre system at the SFU Surrey campus, Lightyear has made it possible for the SFU and Beverly Hills theatres to carry out interactive broadcasts allowing students to communicate directly with motion picture and entertainment industry celebrities and executives.
Read more: www.thenownewspaper.com
July 17th & 18, 2010 – Surrey Fusion Festival Lineup Announced
The ultimate celebration of music, food, and culture takes place at Surrey’s Holland Park July 17th and 18th this year. Performing artists include Arrested Development, Lehmber Hussainpuri and Grapes of Wrath. For more information on the fusion festival and artist line-up check out: http://www.fusionfestival.surrey.ca/Lineup/default.htm
July 16th - Colin Fraser brings the Stanley Cup to Surrey
It was a spectacular turnout at the Surrey City Central Plaza on Wednesday where the City of Surrey honoured one of the their own - Colin Fraser - who brought the Stanley Cup to Surrey. In his time at the microphone, Fraser acknowledged the support of his family and the coaching help he received growing up playing in Surrey Minor Hockey.
Read the full article from the Surrey Now
June 29, 2010 - New City Centre Designs Unveiled
As part of the Build Surrey program, Mayor Dianne Watts unveiled designs today for two of Surrey's new City Centre projects, in support of the City’s commitment to building a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown core.
The Mayor unveiled architectural renderings and a model of the new City Hall and new Community Plaza, which will serve as a celebration site capable of accommodating up to 5,000 people. The projects will act as a catalyst to stimulate further private sector investment and job creation.
Read more: http://www.surrey.ca or check out the design brochure.
June 19, 2010 - Whalley Community Festival
Join us for the 12th Annual Whalley Community Festival on Saturday June 19th from noon-6pm at Mosaic Park located beside Sunrise Pavilion (10341 135 Street). A variety of performers are ready to entertain including this year's headliner, the band "Chilliwack". Visit the craft vendors, displaying their hand made gifts and arts. A huge Kids Zone offers children of all ages games, crafts, bouncy castles and interactive activities. The Youth Zone will be hosting a break dance competition as well as a 40 ft. Lazer Tag Dome. There will also be a Lions BBQ, strawberry tea, silent auction and more!
For more information: Please call 604-598-5897 or visit www.whalleyfestival.com
June 15, 2010 - City Centre’s Highest Building Receives Development Permit
A new city centre landmark, Ultra by WestStone Properties, has just had its Development Permit issued by the City of Surrey. Ultra will be Surrey City Centre’s highest building and at its 40th floor will tower over Simon Fraser University, Central City and the new Surrey Civic Centre. It is Phase III of WestStone’s master-planned Urban Village community. The Development Permit is issued for 362 suites and 11 townhomes. For more information please read the full press release.
June 11, 2010 – New Surrey library envisioned as a gathering place
Architect Bing Thom tells The Province in a telephone interview about Surrey’s new City Centre Library. The 77,000-square-foot library features lots of big windows, grand staircases, plenty of room to move around and a centre atrium that cuts through all four floors. The Library is already under construction and scheduled to be finished in spring 2011.
Read more: here
June 10, 2010 – RCMP E Division Headquarters in Surrey
The RCMP E Division Headquarters Relocation Project is a major Crown initiative to relocate and consolidate existing RCMP headquarters units throughout Metro Vancouver to a new site in the City of Surrey. The new headquarters facility will be located at 14200 Green Timbers Way in Surrey, B.C., commonly referred to as the Green Timbers site. Site preparation has begun with construction scheduled to commence in July 2010.
For more information visit: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/nouvelles-news/frpdgrc-rcmpprpfs-eng.html
June 7, 2010 – Surrey Ranks #1 in B.C. Real Estate Market and 4th in Canada
The City of Surrey is the best place in B.C. to invest in the residential real estate market, and the 4th best city in Canada, according to a new report published by Real Estate Investment Network of Canada.
Read more: www.surrey.ca Full article: www.realestateinvestingincanada.com
May 17, 2010 - Chuck Bailey Grand Opening
Surrey City Centre celebrated the grand opening of the new Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in Whalley on Saturday, May 15th. The Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre was initially built as a Games Preparation Centre as an official venue to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Read more: www.thenownewspaper.com/
May 5, 2010 - Quattro Phase 3 - Be Connected
Quattro 3 is a brand new development in Surrey City Centre.
April 8, 2010 - Mayor's state of the city Address for 2010
Mayor Watts provides an update on the City’s progress and plans through 2010.
The plans released for the City of Surrey include the second phase of the Economic Investment Action Plan, and the Build Surrey Program, a program of capital projects to be designed and constructed over the next six years and position the city for a propserous future .
March 4, 2010 – Lightyear Digital Donates $500,000 Digital Theatre to Simon Fraser University
Lightyear Digital Theatre (Canada) Ltd. has donated a world-class “showcase” high-definition digital and 3D demonstration research and development theatre to Simon Fraser University (“SFU”) in Surrey, British Columbia. This $500,000 donation is in the form of a complete retrofit to SFU’s existing 200-seat Westminster Savings Credit Union theatre located on the university campus.
Read the full article here: http://www.lightyeardigital.com/archives/257