Residents of Surrey, White Rock and Delta have plenty of chances to catch their local candidates in action. Check out these all-candidates meetings to find one in a neighbourhood near you.
(This list will be updated as new information becomes available. If you have an addition to the list, let us know.)
SURREY AND WHITE ROCK:
• Tuesday, Sept. 24: The BC Care Providers Association hosts an all-candidates meeting on the subject of seniors living and care, featuring Health Minister Adrian Dix and candidates from the BC Conservatives and BC Green Party. It's from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Oasis building at Elim Village, 9025 160 St., Surrey.
• Sunday, Sept. 29: B.C. Wildlife Federation and Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club are co-hosting a townhall meeting at the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club to hear candidates discuss the state of wildlife management in B.C. It's at 11 a.m. at 1284 184 St., Surrey.
• Tuesday, Oct. 2: The Surrey Board of Trade is hosting an all-candidates dialogue at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel from 5:30- 8:30 p.m. This forum will bring together candidates from all major parties to discuss their platforms, answer pressing questions, and engage directly with the community. Register to attend at serve your spot online at the Surrey Board of Trade.
• Friday, Oct. 4: Peninsula Homeless to Housing Task Force (PH2H) is hosting an all-candidates forum at Semiahmoo Library at 10 a.m. with a focus on affordable housing. Candidates from the major parties vying for spots in South Surrey and White Rock have been invited to answer questions, with the public able to submit questions by email to ph2htaskforce@gmail.com by the morning of Oct. 4.
• Tuesday, Oct. 8: Brella, CARP, Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table and Crescent Housing Society join forces to host an all-candidates meeting focusing on seniors' issues, for candidates in the Surrey South and Surrey-White Rock ridings. It's set for Crescent Housing Society (12850 26 Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Confirm attendance by calling 604-531-9400, ext. 207.
• Wednesday, Oct. 9: UNITI hosts an al-candidates mixer from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 15306 24 Ave., Surrey. Free, no RSVP required. Hear from candidates on issues relating to housing, health care, affordability, jobs and public safety. Self-advocates will also present on issues important to them.
• Thursday, Oct. 10: The Surrey Board of Trade is hosting a BC Election leadership dialogue with Premier David Eby and Sonia Furstenau, leader of the Green Party. The event will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This forum will bring together candidates from all major parties to discuss their platforms, answer pressing questions, and engage directly with the community. Register to attend at serve your spot online at the Surrey Board of Trade.
CLOVERDALE:
• Monday, Oct. 7: The Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce will host an all-candidates meeting at The Clova Theatre (5732 176th St.) on Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. That meeting with feature candidates from the ridings of Surrey South, Surrey-Cloverdale, and Surrey-Serpentine River. (Surrey-Serpentine River is a new riding carved from parts of Surrey-Cloverdale, Surrey-Panorama and Surrey-Fleetwood.)
DELTA:
• Saturday, Sept. 28: Delta Residents Association hosts a Delta North All-Candidates Meeting at 2 p.m. at Northside Community Church, 11300 84th Ave. If you have questions you would like to ask the candidates in front of the audience, please email them to delta.residents@gmail.com by Friday. Sept 20. This will help the Association choose a variety of questions that reflect the interests of the community. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. for this event.
(NOTE: DRA is not hosting a meeting for Delta South candidates.)
• Wednesday, Oct. 9: Delta Chamber of Commerce hosts a Delta South All-Candidates Meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Genesis Theatre (Delta Secondary School), 5005 45th Ave., presented by Greater Vancouver Realtors. The evening's discussions will have a business perspective, focusing on key topics such as transportation, housing, employment, growth, and investment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Questions may be submitted in advance to jennyfer.cassar@deltachamber.ca, and attendees may also submit written questions from the floor during the event. Admission to this event is free. Register to attend at serve your spot at business.deltachamber.ca/event/Details/2024-delta-south-all-candidates-meeting-1204415.
• Thursday, Oct. 10: Delta Chamber of Commerce hosts a Delta North All-Candidates Meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Seaquam Secondary School, 11584 Lyon Rd., presented by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB). The evening's discussions will have a business perspective, focusing on key topics such as transportation, housing, employment, growth, and investment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Questions may be submitted in advance to jennyfer.cassar@deltachamber.ca, and attendees may also submit written questions from the floor during the event. Admission to this event is free. Register to attend at serve your spot at business.deltachamber.ca/event/Details/2024-delta-north-all-candidates-meeting-1204429.
Do you have an all-candidates meeting to add to the list? Email julie.maclellan@blackpress.ca.
