The Province and Fraser Health are taking action to improve access to health care for people in Surrey by providing immediate assistance with further help available in the coming months and planning underway to expand the hospital.

Seniors living with mental-health and addiction challenges in Surrey and other communities in B.C. who are at risk of becoming homeless will get more help navigating vital supports thanks to ongoing funding from the Province.

More people will have access to training and job opportunities as community and health-care interpreters in B.C.’s social services sector in the Lower Mainland.

Three pre-qualified teams have advanced to the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design, build and install the electrical systems and trackwork for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain.

The 32nd Avenue Diversion and Highway 99 on-ramp and off-ramp (Exit 8B) will be closed for six nights for paving work as part of the Highway 99 and 32nd Avenue Interchange Improvements Project.

The B.C. government is funding Cloverdale Community Kitchen (CCK) to support more seniors with affordable, hot, nutritious meals delivered to their doors.

The 32nd Avenue Diversion and Highway 99 on-ramp and off-ramp (Exit 8B) in Surrey will be closed for six nights for paving work as part of the Highway 99 and 32nd Avenue Interchange Improvements Project.

Drivers are reminded that the Pattullo Bridge between Surrey and New Westminster will be closed in both directions starting on Thursday, April 6, at 10 p.m. and reopening on Tuesday, April 11, at 5 a.m.