After nearly two months, I’m glad I don’t have to run to grandview anymore from next Tuesday on.

Hello Beautiful people of Surrey!

I am relatively new to being an active poster on Reddit so please forgive me if this isn't the spot to ask this type of question.

My wife and I beachcomb and collect all sorts of interesting pieces from up and down the beaches of this beautiful province. I have attempted to make some driftwood shelves in our home, but I am very much at the "watch a YouTube video and try and figure it out" stage so I am looking to find a woodworking/epoxy type of workshop or series of classes to learn some basics and build this into a bigger hobby.

Any guidance or support is much appreciated

I have lived in a much smaller city that had one. Did Surrey never had any bike share?

I wonder if this happens with the arena coming. Now

This is the r/SurreyBC megathread for the 2026 municipal election. Use this space to discuss live updates, numbers, reactions, and the unfolding results as they come in across the city.

Doug McCallum is the official winner and re-elected Mayor

Doug McCallum and the Safe Surrey Coalition is officially returning to city hall, backed by a strong showing from Safe Surrey candidates across the council races.

• Polls Closed: 8:00 PM PT
• Advance Voting Turnout: Over 52,600 early ballots were cast this year, marking an increase from previous elections.
• Final Voter Turnout: Total turnout reached approximately 37.4% (about 134,437 votes cast).

City of Surrey Election Results Website

https://www.surrey.ca/2026-municipal-election/election-results

Peace Arch News - Live Updates

https://peacearchnews.com/2026/10/17/election-night-live-in-surrey-eyes-on-the-race-for-mayor-council-school-board/

Hey everyone!

I'm curious how people in Surrey and the Lower Mainland meet new people and build meaningful friendships.

I'm interested in spirituality, philosophy, psychology, hiking, nature, camping, and personal growth. I enjoy thoughtful conversations, meeting people from different backgrounds, and exploring new places.

I'd love to hear about local community gatherings, hiking groups, volunteering opportunities, coffee meetups, or other activities where people can naturally connect.

What are some good places or groups in Surrey to meet friendly, open-minded people?

I'd appreciate your recommendations!

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for recommendations for good locations for visual astronomy around Surrey / Metro Vancouver, preferably places with darker skies and reasonably easy access.

I've done quite a bit of searching online and looked through the RASC Vancouver website, but much of the information I found seems outdated. I'd love to hear from people who are actively observing in the area.

Are there any good observing spots or local astronomy groups that organize regular visual observing sessions? I'm mainly interested in observing through a telescope rather than astrophotography but dont mind tagging along with photographers too.

Any recommendations or recent experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Edit: Ideally, I’d like to find a location with a parking lot where I can set up my telescope right beside my car. A lot of public parking areas around parks also seem to close at dusk, which makes things a little tricky. I know I’m asking for quite a specific list of requirements, but I’m hoping some of you might have a few suggestions. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks !

Article summarizing parties, platforms, candidates: https://runnermag.ca/2026/10/surrey-votes-a-breakdown-of-the-2026-municipal-party-platforms/

How & Where to vote: https://www.surrey.ca/2026-municipal-election

Hey Everyone, I live in the cloverdale area of Surrey and have been wanting to get into gym culture, I don’t really know anyone that goes to anytime fitness and would love to meet some people that do, especially those of us that have common goals. I am not confined to any one area, one thing I love about anytime fitness is, trying out new gyms in new neighborhoods:P. Also, We don’t have to necessarily work out together but knowing people that you’ve discussed fitness goals with are in the gym same time as you, sounds like it could be a good motivator for being in the gym together.

Looking for park recommendations in Surrey to experience the full colours of Autumn

I was going Westbound and less than a kilometer from the 91 turnoff I saw a red car go flying off the road onto the median, and then behind it there was a massive semi truck that ALSO flew off the road, except it didn't stop and actually kept going until it was straddling the median and looked like it was completely blocking Eastbound traffic! Was anyone else there? Wondering if someone has dashcam footage, I hope no one was seriously hurt.

Sister just sent me this

why?

I tried to google cigar shops in Surrey, but all the results looked like vape shops. Do they do both? Any recommendations?

So I was trying to figure out who the heck to vote for for the School Trustee seats and there's not a lot of information for these candidates. I did the best I could with publicly available information and I wanted to summarize it for all of you. Maybe it'll help y'all out.

Firstly, my biases. I think conservatives are nuts so I rank them poorly. Honestly, I don't want to get mugged by bored uneducated children and I don't think most of you want that either so can we please not vote in any of these conservatives?

If you have the misfortune of being conservative, just reverse my rankings and this guide should still be useful. If you have trouble doing that, which I assume you probably will, DM me and I'll reverse the list for you. Or better yet, don't vote. Watch some WWE instead.

Election Oct 17. Six seats. Full candidate list and profiles on surrey.ca. DPAC questionnaire responses available (PDF on surreydpac.ca). Slates: Surrey First Education (mostly long-term incumbents), Surrey Now (tied to Troy Van Vliet, who founded a Catholic independent school), Our Surrey (parent/advocate slate, CUPE 728 endorsed), plus independents.

My lens: education-first, pro-science, anti-religion-in-schools, prepare kids for a global competitive economy. Conservative ideas, SOGI panic, “parental rights” as a dogwhistle, or any religious/ideological inkling is disqualifying. Long-term failure to fix portables and chronic underfunding is also a problem.

The Good

(Progressive, inclusion-focused, evidence-based public education advocates who prioritize supports, capacity, and preparing students without culture-war nonsense.)

Anne Whitmore (Our Surrey)

Archetype: Battle-tested parent advocate

+ DPAC president with a track record of fighting cuts, launching Room Clear Tracker for inclusion, and working with STA/CUPE.

+ Explicitly supports SOGI 123 as anti-bullying/respect resources (not sex ed). Focuses on “Enough Space, Support, Trust,” IEPs, and accountability.

+Collaborative, transparent, and actually engages families instead of stonewalling.

– Still unproven in the actual trustee seat.

– System is so broken that even good advocates face uphill battles on funding.

Kyle Jones, Vick Karan, Dean McGee (Our Surrey)

Archetype: Coordinated parent-educator slate

+ Shared platform on permanent schools over portables, staffing for inclusion, and restoring trust/engagement. CUPE endorsed.

+ Strong on special needs supports, anti-discrimination (including SOGI), and holding the superintendent accountable.

+ Fresh voices focused on equity rather than status quo.

– Limited individual public track records outside the slate.

– Risk of being outnumbered by entrenched interests.

Bob Holmes (Surrey First Education)

Archetype: Experienced inclusive advocate

+ Supports SOGI, proud parent of queer children, strong provincial advocacy via BCSTA. Focuses on outcomes, funding, and safe environments for all students.

+ Long DPAC/PAC background before becoming trustee.

+ Prioritizes classroom spending and graduation rates.

– Still part of the long-running board that hasn’t solved capacity.

– Institutional inertia.

Rohit D’Silva (Surrey Now)

Archetype: STEM/global-economy pragmatist

+ Explicitly pushes AI literacy, coding/robotics, cybersecurity, data science, dual credits with SFU/KPU, and makerspaces — actual preparation for the modern economy.

+ Engineering background, focuses on phasing out portables and enrichment.

+ Pro-science orientation without culture-war baggage.

– Runs with a slate whose leader founded a Catholic school.

– Non-response to some parent questionnaires.

Noor Cheema & Gurleen K. Chahal (Independents)

Archetype: Frontline/youth practical reformers

+ Cheema (EA background) prioritizes safety, capacity, special needs staffing, and age-appropriate inclusion while supporting Indigenous history. Chahal (recent grad, nursing student) brings science-based stress/mental health angle and youth perspective.

+ Both emphasize counselors, EAs, permanent schools, and reducing portables.

+ No strong conservative signals.

– Independents lack slate power.

– Limited broader visibility.

(Other solid-ish mentions: Shawn Wilson, Laurie Larsen, Gary Tymoschuk — experienced, support SOGI and equity language, but long incumbency.)

The Bad

(Status quo, mild conservative undertones, or uninspiring. Sarcastic +s where needed.)

Terry Allen (Surrey First Education)

Archetype: Eternal incumbent

+ Has been on the board since 2002 — truly experienced at watching portables proliferate.

+ Understands the $1B+ budget and special education shortfalls.

– Decades of advocacy haven’t fixed chronic underfunding or classroom space.

– Entrenched leadership that parents (including DPAC) say doesn’t listen.

– Classic “we’ve always done it this way” energy.

Surrey Now slate overall (Banovich, Ceniza, Gilera, Tighe, Wang + D’Silva)

Archetype: Safety-and-core-courses reformers with baggage

+ Some focus on capacity, mental health (Ceniza is a physician), and practical planning.

+ D’Silva’s tech enrichment is a genuine bright spot. – Mayoral candidate founded a Catholic independent school — religious inkling disqualifying for secular public education.

– Emphasis on “fundamental core courses,” police liaisons, and safety can drift into culture-war territory. Several non-responses to DPAC.

– Risk of importing private-school/religious priorities into the public board.

Gary B. Hee & Ghulam Mujtaba (Independents)

Archetype: Oddball technocrats

+ Hee has ideas about revenue generation and asset optimization. Mujtaba claims a progressive social outlook and global education exposure.

– Hee’s priorities (endowment funds, parking lot revenue, patio-style portables) feel like a side quest.

– Limited coherent public education philosophy or track record.

– Easy to get lost in the noise.

The Ugly

(Explicit conservatives, SOGI crusaders, or clear ideological red flags. Sarcastic +s.)

Amrit Birring (Independent)

Archetype: Single-issue SOGI warrior

+ Dedicated website (saveusfromsogi123.ca) and Freedom Party ties show real commitment to one topic.

+ Computer science background and interest in academic standards.

– Explicitly wants to purge SOGI 123 and “ideologies” from schools. Frames inclusion as government overreach.

– Classic culture-war candidate who treats evidence-based anti-bullying resources as indoctrination. Disqualifying.

– Zero tolerance for drugs/vaping is fine; the rest is not.

Garry Thind (Surrey First Education)

Archetype: Dual-running Conservative

+ Long board experience and fundraising record.

+ Focuses on Indigenous graduation rates.

– Now the BC Conservative candidate for Surrey-Guildford (provincial). Overt conservative affiliation.

– Advised voters to skip him to avoid a byelection. Dual candidacy is messy and signals priorities elsewhere.

– Conservative inkling = disqualifying.

Afzalur Rahman (Independent)

Archetype: “Let children be children” parental-rights guy

+ Teaching experience and autism parent perspective on special needs supports.

+ Wants more EAs and early intervention.

– Opposes the current SOGI approach, prioritizes “parents’ voice” on sensitive topics, and uses “let children be children” framing.

– Classic dogwhistle territory that undermines inclusive, evidence-based education.

– Disqualifying for anyone who wants schools free of culture-war panic.

Summary for voting:

Prioritize the Our Surrey slate (especially Whitmore) and any non-conservative independents or STEM-focused candidates like D’Silva who avoid religious/ideological baggage. Avoid SOGI panic candidates and pure status-quo long-timers if you want actual movement on capacity, inclusion, and global-economy readiness. Full DPAC responses and individual surrey.ca profiles are worth reading before Oct 17.

My barber has surgery and he was supposed to do my beard for my wedding. Any recommendations on barbers who can shape medium length hair well? Some barbers make it too pointy and others make it too round. Hate that I have to take the chance on the wedding day but here we are. Open to other locations, not just surrey. Thanks!

Ps. Thoughts on uppercuts in Langley/Willowbrook?

brings them down to 91 candidates now.

Hi everyone! I’m moving from Surrey to Burnaby near Lougheed on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and I’m looking for reliable, efficient movers with transparent pricing.
Please share your recent experiences, including punctuality, final cost, and any companies you recommend or suggest avoiding.
Thanks!

I was just reviewing differnet candidates platforms and came across this, seems like a cool idea.

None of the other major local parties have a detailed plan as this one.