WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, March 8, 2025:
Here comes the rain again... Environment Canada is forecasting a fair amount of the wet stuff today, with 15-25 mm projected to fall. The rain is expected to be heavy at times, so those venturing out may want to pack an umbrella. Southeast winds gusting 30-50 km/h are also in the forecast, along with a high of 10 C.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. More than words: B.C. female leaders speak up about online misogyny
"This kind of behaviour is very divisive in communities. It’s also very discouraging for women to get into public life."
2. Homeowners want Surrey to halt Crescent Beach walkway
"There's a group of about 100 people who are planning to sort of sit themselves on the affected properties effective Monday and physically stop the work from being done."
3. Semiahmoo Secondary teacher honoured with B.C. award
Rachel Rogers has been celebrated for leadership and continued research in the field of home economics.
4. Second Surrey killer gets life, no possibility of parole for 20 years in Malik murder
Jose Lopez – sentenced to life in prison in connection with the 2022 killing of Ripudaman Singh Malik – learned Friday (March 7) he cannot apply for parole for 20 years.
5. White Rock Rotary book extravaganza returns
Mammoth inventory of more than 50,000 books in just about every genre of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children alike coming to Peace Arch Curling Centre April 4-8.
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