Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Surrey, B.C., faces rising extortion and shootings since 2024, sparking safety concerns despite overall crime declines.
Surrey, B.C., is seeing a sharp rise in extortion and shots-fired incidents since 2024, fueling public safety concerns despite overall violent crime declines.
Mayor Brenda Locke attributes the surge to organized crime and cites increased policing and fire services as progress, though public perception of safety remains low.
A 12.5% property tax hike in 2023, driven by the city’s police transition, was followed by a 2.8% increase in 2025 to cover inflation.
Construction activity has slowed, with developers citing high costs over taxes, and permit wait times have improved but remain lengthy.
The city exceeded its 2024 housing target but expects a drop in 2025.
Surrey, B.C., se enfrenta a un aumento de la extorsión y los tiroteos desde 2024, lo que genera preocupaciones de seguridad a pesar de la disminución general de la delincuencia.