WEATHER WATCH for Friday, March 7, 2025:
Environment Canada is forecasting cloudy skies this morning, transitioning to a mix of sun and cloud, with a daytime high of 11 C.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. 1 person dead, another in hospital after truck, car crash in Surrey
One person was killed and another is in hospital, following a serious morning crash on Highway 10 in Surrey.
2. Surrey Board of Trade's reaction to B.C. budget deviates from mayor's
SBOT's Jasroop Gosal says the 2025 provincial budget has "missed the mark" by failing to support the economy, but does include some initiatives that should result in "good return on investment" for the economy.
3. Peace Arch Duty Free Shop struggling under trade war threat
For Peace Arch Duty Free Shop, the fallout from a Canada-U.S. trade war is the latest in a series of blows to its business.
4. Petition to save elementary band in Surrey nears 3,000 signatures
In one of many recent decisions made by Surrey Schools trustees to cut costs, elementary band class will be ending – but the community is not letting it go without a fight.
5. White Rock council meeting sheds light on city financial plan
"The important thing to remember… is that we have $180 million in reserves – roughly – but we have a deficit of our infrastructure of $1 billion – so you actually have only 20 per cent on your bank (amount) to be able to address necessities of the community for the next 20 years," says city CAO.
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