WEATHER WATCH for Saturday, July 5, 2025:
Today's forecast is for a mix of sun and cloud, wind that will lighten near noon and a high of 21 C. The UV index remains a "very high" 8 – meaning an increased risk of skin damage due to sun exposure – so keep that sunscreen handy.
5 STORIES that are making headlines:
1. Researchers discover new drug-resistant parasitic worm in West Africa
Dr. Abhinaya Venkatesan, a Surrey KPU researcher, was part of a team that discovered a new species of drug-resistant parasitic roundworm.
2. B.C. police arrest 2 suspects in Surrey extortion incidents
The two suspects, who were under investigation for extortion, were arrested Thursday (July 3) for careless discharge of a firearm and arson in relation to incidents that occurred in 2024, in Surrey.
3. Harbour seal pup rescued in White Rock is on the mend
Zeus was Vancouver Marine Mammal Rescue Society's first harbour seal pup of 2025.
4. One remains in hospital in 'life-threatening condition' after Surrey crash
Surrey police, fire and ambulance services were called to the area of 120 Street and 97 Avenue at about 4:10 p.m. July 1 for a serious, two-vehicle collision.
5. Food Network Canada looking for 5 amateur chefs in Surrey
The television network is on the hunt for home cooks from across the country for a new season of its hit series, Come Dine with Me Canada.
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