# SAMA TIMES ## Posts - [Plant Trees With Us!](https://samatimes.com/plant-trees-with-us/): Join us this fall to plant a small tree or shrub, jam along with BaseTownSound, participate in nature-themed activities and fun outdoor games. Help grow a greener, healthier Surrey for all. Dates & locations Date Time Location Saturday, October 4 10am-12pm William Beagle Park 12944 92A Avenue*Additional parking at David Brankin Elementary (9160 128 Street) Saturday, October 11 10am-12pm Panorama Park 12863 60 Avenue*Additional parking at Panorama Park Elementary (12878 62 Avenue)  Saturday, October 18 10am-12pm Hazelnut Meadows Community Park14069 68 Avenue Saturday, October 25 10am-12pm Kennedy Park12171 90 Avenue - [Bear Creek Lights](https://samatimes.com/bear-creek-lights/): Celebrate nature at night by exploring stunning light displays set along nature trails at Bear Creek Park each fall. See nature shine Step into a world of wonder at Bear Creek Park! Celebrate the beauty of nature at night at our 13th annual Bear Creek Lights event. Enjoy the safe, accessible, family-friendly light display through the park’s one-kilometer garden walking loop.  Dates Hours Book your ticket Tickets available October 21 at 12pm. - [Halloween Activities in Surrey](https://samatimes.com/halloween-activities-in-surrey/): Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly fun, games and festive activities at Cloverdale Recreation Centre Join us for a spooktacular evening at our Halloween Fun event for families! This year’s theme is Spooky Season and we’ve got something for everyone, whether you’re carving out memories, making creepy crafts or just soaking up the festive fun. Bring the whole family and enjoy Halloween-themed activities designed to delight kids and adults alike. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season together! Event highlights Costumes are encouraged but not required, so feel free to come dressed in your Halloween best! - [Vancouver City Council](https://samatimes.com/vancouver-city-council/): City Council is made up of the Mayor and 10 councillors who are elected at large for a 4-year term. The Mayor is the chair of City Council. The City of Vancouver is governed by the Vancouver Charter and has the power to: Council is working together to build a sustainable city in which everyone can live, work, and thrive. - [Fusion Festival](https://samatimes.com/fusion-festival/): The City of Surrey is situated on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and sǝmyámǝ (Semiahmoo) land-based Nations. Miss Pooja, the Queen of Bhangra music, is a dynamic and iconic Punjabi singer who has captured hearts worldwide with her soulful voice and energetic performances. Renowned for her powerful vocal range and unique style, she seamlessly blends traditional Punjabi music with contemporary beats, creating an infectious sound that’s loved by fans across generations. With numerous hit songs, collaborations with top artists, and a trailblazing career, Miss Pooja continues to redefine the […] - [Centennial Square Revitalization](https://samatimes.com/centennial-square-revitalization/): Project scope Centennial Square is being revitalized to create a more versatile and welcoming public space that can support a diverse range of recreation, community and cultural events and programs. Planned improvements include:  Why now? Constructed in the mid-1960s, Centennial Square is the City of Victoria’s main civic, ceremonial and recreational plaza. In July 2024, Council directed staff to proceed with revitalization plans informed by robust community engagement that took place in 2018.  Subscribe for Updates Sign up to receive updates on the Centennial Square Revitalization project.  Project Documents Dive Deeper:  - [Cavalcade of Lights](https://samatimes.com/cavalcade-of-lights/): This glittering winter festival has brought holiday cheer to Torontonians since 1967. Featuring an unforgettable opening night celebration, complete with live performances and lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree, the annual Cavalcade of Lights offers nightly ice skating and festive light installations for the entire holiday season. Sign up for the CelebrateTO newsletter to receive email updates about City-run festivals and events, including Cavalcade of Lights. PagePrintTranslate - [Toronto Treasures](https://samatimes.com/toronto-treasures/): Think you have a piece of Toronto’s history tucked away? Now’s your chance to share its story with a museum expert and learn how to preserve it for generations to come. To ensure a personalized experience, please indicate the object type and provide a few photographs using the online form linked below. This helps us connect you with an expert best suited to your treasure. Participants may bring up to three items (please note: furniture, weapons, musical instruments and rugs/carpets are not eligible). All submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 22.This program was developed by the City […] - [Canadians of South Asian Heritages Museum](https://samatimes.com/canadians-of-south-asian-heritages-museum/): The Province of BC is working towards building a museum that highlights the contributions of Canadians of South Asian heritages to BC. This museum will preserve history, build community ties, and share South Asian stories for future generations. Home to one of Canada’s largest South Asian communities, Surrey is the best place to celebrate the stories, resilience, and achievements of Canadians of South Asian heritages. Why the museum should be built in Surrey Surrey is the ideal place for a museum that shares the stories and history of South Asian communities in BC and beyond: - [Construction begins on second phase of 72 Avenue Corridor Project in Surrey](https://samatimes.com/construction-begins-on-second-phase-of-72-avenue-corridor-project-in-surrey/): 72 Avenue Corridor Project will be the largest road investment in Surrey history Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey has commenced construction to widen 72 Avenue, between 188 Street and 196 Street, expanding it to four lanes and adding new sidewalks and bike lanes. This is the second phase of the 72 Avenue Corridor Project which is the largest road investment in the city’s history and includes a road extension from 152 Street to Highway 15. The east-west route will help to reduce travel times, relieve congestion, and improve connectivity between key neighbourhoods and the region. “This road widening in […] - [Surrey Highlights One Year of Progress Connecting with Residents through Multilingual Initiatives](https://samatimes.com/surrey-highlights-one-year-of-progress-connecting-with-residents-through-multilingual-initiatives/): One year since launching multilingual outreach initiatives, the City of Surrey is reporting strong progress in connecting more residents to City services, programs, and information. Surrey, BC – One year since launching multilingual outreach initiatives, the City of Surrey is reporting strong progress in connecting more residents to City services, programs, and information. Since its approval in September 2024, the City’s first Multilingual Communications Policy has led to major outreach initiatives for multicultural audiences to reduce barriers and strengthen engagement, including the Official Community Plan update, the Healthy Active Aging Guide, and more than 100 media releases and statements issued in Punjabi. […] - [Surrey breaks ground on final phase of 64 Avenue road widening](https://samatimes.com/surrey-breaks-ground-on-final-phase-of-64-avenue-road-widening/): The City of Surrey has begun construction on 64 Avenue between 152 Street to 164 Street to widen the road to four lanes and add a multi-use pathway to make it safer for residents to cycle and walk along the corridor. Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey has begun construction on 64 Avenue between 152 Street to 164 Street to widen the road to four lanes and add a multi-use pathway to make it safer for residents to cycle and walk along the corridor. The $10 million project aims to improve road safety, alleviate traffic congestion, and support city’s continued […] - [Surrey breaks ground on new Sunnyside Park ball diamonds](https://samatimes.com/surrey-breaks-ground-on-new-sunnyside-park-ball-diamonds/): The City of Surrey has begun the replacement and upgrade of four ball diamonds at Sunnyside Park in South Surrey. Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey has begun the replacement and upgrade of four ball diamonds at Sunnyside Park in South Surrey. A groundbreaking ceremony held on June 30 marked the start of this $3.7 million project.  “Our Council recognizes the importance of creating top-quality sports and recreation facilities to support our growing community,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “The four new ball parks will feature foul line and homerun fencing, new team dugouts and bleacher seating. The new diamonds not […] - [Water Restrictions](https://samatimes.com/water-restrictions/): Stage 1 lawn watering regulations Outdoor watering restrictions within the Metro Vancouver region, including Surrey, are in effect from May 1 to October 15 each year. Stage 1 lawn watering regulations are in effect. Permitted activities during Stage 1 restrictions Residential lawn watering Even-numbered addresses: SaturdaysOdd-numbered addresses: Sundays Apartments and townhouses follow complex addresses, not individual unit numbers. Non-residential lawn watering Even-numbered addresses: MondaysOdd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays This includes businesses and mixed-use complexes (i.e. residential with commercial buildings). Trees, shrubs, and flowers watering Residential: 5 to 9am for sprinklers, any day Non-residential: 4 to 9am for sprinklers, any day Water at any time, any day, […] - [Surrey launches 2025 Our City beautification campaign](https://samatimes.com/surrey-launches-2025-our-city-beautification-campaign/): Surrey, B.C. – With a splash of warm, earthy colours and a desire to make a difference, residents at the Ted Kuhn Towers transformed a blank wall at the supportive housing community into a local masterpiece to mark the launch of the City of Surrey’s third annual Our City beautification campaign. Surrey City Council and representatives from Options Community Services joined local residents on June 4 to help paint a warm and inviting mural designed to convey a strong sense of connection and togetherness.  “I’m excited to launch this year’s Our City campaign,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “This initiative has been […] - [Water-Wise Lawns and Gardens](https://samatimes.com/water-wise-lawns-and-gardens/): Show us your natural lawn alternative! We’re asking residents to share their lawn and garden photos to promote and encourage residents to switch from grass to water-wise lawns which use less water. Alternative lawns can include microclover, bee turf, rocks with native plants and more. Submit your photo to waterwiselawn@surrey.ca. Benefits of water-wise lawns and gardens Grass lawn alternatives Rock garden Rock gardens are low-maintenance and require minimal watering, making them a water-wise alternative to grass lawns. Designing a rock garden Rock gardens use a mix of stones, gravel, and drought-tolerant plants like sedum and thyme. They improve drainage and work […] - [Storm Drain Marking Challenge](https://samatimes.com/storm-drain-marking-challenge/): With the stroke of a brush, you can help protect our fish-bearing streams! Each summer, the City of Surrey hosts the Storm Drain Marking Challenge to remind the public that storm drains in Surrey empty into fish-bearing streams. The water from storm drains enters streams untreated, so it is important to avoid putting pollutants such as oil, paint or soap down the drains. Only rain should go down the drain. Leave a mark that makes a difference This challenge, involving painting yellow fish known as ‘salmon tracks’ next to storm drains, is a fun, family-friendly initiative! The Storm Drain Challenge is […] - [Metro Vancouver's Recycling and Waste Centres](https://samatimes.com/metro-vancouvers-recycling-and-waste-centres/): Waste drop-off promotion From May 5 – Sept 24, clean up and drop off waste for free (up to 100kg) including up to four mattresses. Proof of Surrey residency is required. One trip per household.  Before you leave Recyclables such as electronics, metals, appliances, books, cooking oil, used motor oil, and clothing can be dropped off for free at any time. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in regular tipping fees being charged. For complaints or inquiries, please contact us at rethinkwaste@surrey.ca.Be sure to include all relevant receipts when submitting a dispute. ## Pages - [TEAM](https://samatimes.com/power-house/) - [NEWS](https://samatimes.com/news/) - [NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR](https://samatimes.com/newfoundland-and-labrador/) - [PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND](https://samatimes.com/prince-edward-island/) - [NOVA SCOTIA](https://samatimes.com/nova-scotia/) - [NEW BRUNSWICK](https://samatimes.com/new-brunswick/) - [QUEBEC](https://samatimes.com/quebec/) - [SASKATECHEWAN](https://samatimes.com/saskatechewan/) - [MANITOBA](https://samatimes.com/manitoba/) - [ALBERTA](https://samatimes.com/alberta/) - [ONTARIO](https://samatimes.com/ontario/) - [BRITISH COLUMBIA](https://samatimes.com/british-columbia/): WTM / What’s the Move? Art Party Join us to celebrate our fall exhibitions at Surrey Art Gallery! Plan to celebrate the fall exhibitions with us. There’ll be music, dance, artmaking, and more. Evening begins with a South Asian Arts Society dhol performance and Lucy M. May dance performance as part of Kinesthesia. Followed by a talk with These hands are still at work artists Simran Sachar and Nancy Lee, and artmaking invitations with Kinesthesia artist Sarah Wong, saga shop artist Jess Rice, and extending from Justen LeRoy’s Lay Me Down in Praise. At 8:30pm, event continues offsite at UrbanScreen. - [VANCOUVER](https://samatimes.com/vancouver/) - [TORONTO](https://samatimes.com/toronto/) - [SURREY](https://samatimes.com/surrey/) - [ENTERTAINMENT](https://samatimes.com/entertainment/) - [SPORTS](https://samatimes.com/sports/) - [CITY](https://samatimes.com/city/) - [FEDRAL](https://samatimes.com/fedral/) - [MEDIA](https://samatimes.com/media/): Dear Media Colleague, We are pleased to invite you to become a valued member of SAMA a growing community of dedicated media professionals committed to promoting truth, ethics, and excellence in journalism. SAMA is more than a media group – it’s a platform where voices unite, stories matter, and collaboration thrives. By joining us, you become part of a network that supports, empowers, and uplifts fellow media persons across various platforms. 🔹 Why Join SAMA ? We welcome all journalists, reporters, editors, videographers, and media creatives to be part of this mission. - [CONTACT US](https://samatimes.com/contact-us/) - [ABOUT US](https://samatimes.com/about-us/): What is Sama South Asian Media Association South Asian Media Association (SAMA) is a vibrant and inclusive media organization based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to empowering and connecting South Asian media professionals across the globe. Founded in one of Canada’s most diverse and culturally rich cities, SAMA serves as a hub for filmmakers, journalists, content creators, producers, artists, and storytellers of South Asian heritage. 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