The Downtown Surrey BIA is pleased to announce that Peter Legge O.B.C., LL.D. (HON.), D.Tech., CSP, CPAE, HoF will be the Guest Speaker at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Peter Legge is an inspiration to anyone who meets him! He lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, a bestselling author, and as … Read more
Do you know any budding film makers between the ages of 14 and 18? To build recognition of the 2012 Anti-Bullying Day, Surrey RCMP, CUPE Local 402 and the City of Surrey have organized the Stop Bullying Film Contest for the youth of Surrey. Youth between the ages of 14 and 18 are encouraged to … Read more
For over sixty years, the beautiful Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Mary has been the heart and soul of North Surrey’s Ukrainian community and an architectural gift to Whalley’s cultural heritage. Generations of residents and visitors have admired and loved the stunning white octagonal dome, stained glass, bell towers, and colourful gardens of this Canadian … Read more
Coast Capital Savings, Central City Shopping Mall, and the Boys and Girls Clubs are teaming up to make the fourth annual Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day the best ever. Held on the last Wednesday of February, this community-based action initiative began with a protest against a serious bullying incident in Nova Scotia and soon spread nation-wide … Read more
Sarah St. John (above centre) was one of our summer interns in 2010. Although she is the first one of our interns to be named a Rhodes Scholar, she is the third student we have had to pursue a Masters in Public Policy. In addition to conducting our 2010 Annual Safety Audit, she assisted with … Read more
Have you checked out the new seasonal decorative lights along King George Boulevard from 100th Avenue north to 108? Thank you to the City of Surrey and Cobra Electric. They look great.
Leveling the Playing Field: Improving Public Transportation Infrastructure in Surrey, BC
Posted by in News - (0 Comments)Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association releases special report: “Leveling the Playing Field: Improving Public Transportation Infrastructure in Surrey, BC”. Executive Summary This report outlines the context and rationale for increasing the efficiency of existing transportation options and exploring innovative funding services for future public transportation investments in Surrey, BC. Based on the data examined, Surrey … Read more
Vote on November 19. If you can’t make it to the polls on Saturday, November 19th, you have a number of other options. Advance Voting Options Voters have the option of voting at any one of the Advance Voting locations. Advance Voting will be held on the following dates: Saturday, November 5 Fleetwood Recreation Centre … Read more
Moving City Hall to North Surrey was not a new idea. It had been talked about for many years. In 2007, the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) was determined to make it happen. Advocacy efforts began. During the 2008 Municipal Election, the DSBIA posed the following question to all the candidates “Are you willing … Read more
Wholesome Halloween and Other Shenanigans For some, Halloween is a time for ghosts and goblins, and getting spooked. For others, it can mean an excuse to dress up and party. No matter what the reason, Halloween offers something for the youngest of kids to the rowdiest of teens. As for grown-ups, there may just be … Read more
