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North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex
Real Estate

South Westminster: One of Metro Vancouver’s last developable waterfronts is in Surrey

Changes are coming to Surrey's South Westminster and the City would like to get the public's input

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Business Ecosystem / Real Estate / Talent

Global reach: American diversification in Surrey is smart business

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Real Estate / Surrey EconomIQ Insights Podcast

To invest or not to invest? High inflation business real estate considerations

Expanding businesses are facing a question of whether buying or leasing is the best path forward.

Surrey City Centre
Real Estate

University of British Columbia acquires $70M in land near Surrey Memorial Hospital

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is expanding in Surrey, with the purchase of 3 acres of land near Surrey…

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Real Estate

Despite Pandemic, Surrey’s 2020 Building Permit Value Exceeds 10-year Average

Economic confidence within Surrey remains strong, as the City records $1.46 billion in building permit value last…

Real Estate

Surrey Tops List of Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in BC

A new report released today ranks Surrey as the best place for real estate investment in British Columbia.

Innovation

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks during the grand opening of SFU Innovation Plaza

Innovation Plaza opens at SFU Surrey campus

Simon Fraser University held its grand opening of the SFU Innovation Plaza in Surrey this week

A man works in a vertical farm

How a new agritech innovation centre in Surrey is hoping to help with food security

But agritech companies aren't new to Surrey

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Food security and a growing population: What can Surrey do to better help feed the community?

Surrey's population is expected to hit nearly 604,000 by the end of the year

Innovation

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks during the grand opening of SFU Innovation Plaza

Innovation Plaza opens at SFU Surrey campus

Simon Fraser University held its grand opening of the SFU Innovation Plaza in Surrey this week

Business Ecosystem

Navigating economic uncertainty: 8 tips to help your company thrive

Despite its alarming definition, however, a recession is a natural and, in most cases, inevitable part of the…

Are you looking for a tech job in Surrey?

Invest Surrey is partnering with Tech Talent Canada to hold a virtual job fair this month

Business Ecosystem

Navigating economic uncertainty: 8 tips to help your company thrive

Despite its alarming definition, however, a recession is a natural and, in most cases, inevitable part of the…

Real Estate

North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex

South Westminster: One of Metro Vancouver’s last developable waterfronts is in Surrey

Changes are coming to Surrey's South Westminster and the City would like to get the public's input

Surrey City Centre

University of British Columbia acquires $70M in land near Surrey Memorial Hospital

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is expanding in Surrey, with the purchase of 3 acres of land near Surrey…

Real Estate

North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex

South Westminster: One of Metro Vancouver’s last developable waterfronts is in Surrey

Changes are coming to Surrey's South Westminster and the City would like to get the public's input

Talent

Are you looking for a tech job in Surrey?

Invest Surrey is partnering with Tech Talent Canada to hold a virtual job fair this month

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Surrey is calling: B.C.'s new payment model is a great opportunity for Canadian-trained family doctors

Surrey is a burgeoning hub for healthcare, with access to specialized care and talent

Talent

Are you looking for a tech job in Surrey?

Invest Surrey is partnering with Tech Talent Canada to hold a virtual job fair this month