r/SurreyBC • • Jan 05 '26

Mod Post Rule Clarifications: Constructive Participation & City‑Bashing

104 Upvotes

Hi everyone, this is an update from the mod team.

Over the past few months, we’ve noticed a growing pattern in certain threads (especially ones about crime or frustrations in the city): comments that jump straight to “Surrey is trash,” “typical Surrey,” “this city is hopeless,” or similar sweeping negativity.

These comments don’t add anything to discussion, they derail threads, and they attract more pile‑on hostility. They also drown out the people who are trying to talk about real issues in a constructive way.

To keep r/SurreyBC a space where people can actually talk about the city (the good, the bad, AND the complicated) we’ve clarified two rules:

Rule 2: Acceptable Content Content must be constructive and relevant to Surrey. No explicit, illegal, defamatory, or harassing content. Posts should contribute positively to discussion.

Sweeping, non‑constructive negativity about Surrey or its residents will be removed. Criticism is welcome with context or solutions, but contempt‑driven city‑bashing is not allowed.

Rule 7: No Toxic Trolling Do not disrupt discussion with hostile, inflammatory, or bad‑faith comments. This includes contempt‑driven, low‑effort negativity about Surrey or its residents.

Inflammatory or provocative content that derails civil discussion will be removed. Users who enter threads only to antagonize, provoke, or bash the city will be banned.


What this DOESN'T mean...........

We are not banning criticism.

You can still talk about:

  • crime
  • governance
  • infrastructure
  • development
  • frustrations with services
  • your lived experiences

…as long as it’s done in good faith.

What this DOES mean...........

We’re removing anything that falls in line with any of the sentiments: “Surrey is trash” “This city is a dump” "Typical Surrey people” “Why does anyone live here”

so, generally drive‑by negativity with no context

These comments don’t help anyone and they drag the whole sub down.

Why we’re doing this:

We want r/SurreyBC to be a place where people can: - share experiences - ask questions - discuss issues and vent CONSTRUCTIVELY - celebrate wins - disagree respectfully

all without every thread turning into a hate‑pile.

Thanks to everyone who contributes positively, you’re the reason this community works. And remember, if you see any rule-violating posts or comments, please report them so that we can review.

If you have questions or constructive feedback, feel free to drop them below.

the r/SurreyBC Mod Team


r/SurreyBC • • 11h ago

Photo/Video 📸📹 Ugh.

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144 Upvotes

132nd is rapidly becoming my least favourite road to drive on.


r/SurreyBC • • 12h ago

Ask SurreyBC ❓ Book printing services

5 Upvotes

Hi all! Does anyone know of a place that can help me printing a single book? My father wrote and illustrated a short story for his granddaughter and we want to have it printed out as a real book. If not directly here in Surrey any place from here to Vancouver works as well.
Thanks in advance!


r/SurreyBC • • 6h ago

Request Help 🙋 French Teacher needed

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I’m wondering if anyone in Surrey has experience with French language instructors who teach in-person group classes.

I’m particularly interested in instructors who have experience teaching adults at different proficiency levels and can help students develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions on where to find qualified French instructors locally.


r/SurreyBC • • 7h ago

Request Help 🙋 Babysitting help

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r/SurreyBC • • 11h ago

Request Help 🙋 Toddler Spider-Man costume

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Hello, my nephew is 2.5 years old and is obsessed with Spider-Man. My sister just informed me that she procrastinated and failed to get his Halloween costume and cannot find it at spirit Halloween. Wondering if anyone has spotted extra ones at any locations, or has one they are willing to part with. This would make his Halloween!

Thank you!


r/SurreyBC • • 1d ago

MISSING PET 🐶😻 White Cat around 132 & Old Yale Rd (Elementary School), lost or stray?

9 Upvotes

Been seeing a white cat a little more frequently visiting my patio, he really wants to visit my cat and tries to come inside if I open my door. Short hair, all white, and I'm not sure if he's someone's pet? He might have an eye infection or a little something going on, so I'm trying to limit contact as I have my own cat. Just wanted to see if anyone knows this cat.


r/SurreyBC • • 15h ago

Upcoming Event 🎟️ Things to do on Halloween with my gf

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r/SurreyBC • • 1d ago

Local News 🤯 Car Drove Through SPS Station

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194 Upvotes

A car ran into the station this weekend off 72nd and 136st.


r/SurreyBC • • 1d ago

Meetup 🐒🐒🐒 Join us to cowork today at 6.30

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68 Upvotes

Hi folks Im Faith and I run this coworking group every Monday. We'll meet again later and the 6 of us regulars will be there.

It would be nice to meet new people and work and hang.

Join me at Surrey Coworking with Deep Work Focus https://meetu.ps/e/QkCrm/DFpxd/i

See ya!


r/SurreyBC • • 1d ago

Ask SurreyBC ❓ Rider Express BC to AB during winter?

4 Upvotes

Hi, I wanted to ask if anyone has used the rider express from Vancouver/Surrey to Calgary during December or January in the past few years, and how your experience was? This is the first time I’m trying out the bus and was told by friends that the commute is unsafe during the winter.


r/SurreyBC • • 1d ago

Ask SurreyBC ❓ Does mail take longer to arrive in Surrey?

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I'm not sure if it's just me, but for those who moved to Surrey from other parts of Metro Vancouver, have you noticed that mail takes longer to arrive here compared to other cities?

I'd love to hear about your experiences, especially with important mail. Thanks!


r/SurreyBC • • 2d ago

Ask SurreyBC ❓ When does the gate to the Newton’s Athletic Park parking lot get closed?

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4 Upvotes

I’m asking because I like parking there when driving to Surrey for events, and I’d like to know when park management closes the gate to the parking lot so that I can better plan for getting Surrey and determining whether or not I should drive or take public transit, thanks a bunch


r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Politics 🐎 Historic win projected for the B.C. Conservative Party

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r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Politics 🐎 So, what's Garry Thind going to do?

65 Upvotes

So, Garry Thind just won his seat as Surrey-Guildford MLA, but just a week ago also won his seat as school Trustee. While School trustee is part time work, being an MLA is most definitely a full time job. There's no way one person can do both simultaneously. And I checked, it's the same person.


r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Politics 🐎 Reminder: if you’re in line at a polling station by 8pm, you will get to vote

89 Upvotes

If you’re rushing to vote by 8pm and encounter a long line-up at the voting location, don’t get discouraged and leave!
At 8pm someone from inside the polling station will come to the back of the line to mark the end of the line - everybody in line by 8pm will get to vote, no matter how long it takes.


r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Local News 🤯 A subway network for British Columbia’s new largest city. A win for BC, and a path forward for Surrey.

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I saw this posted on r/transit so I wanted to post it here. The author, Reece Martin, ran (runs?) the RMTransit YouTube channel and talks about/advocates for transit.

Interestingly, the author/site thinks the new line should also go to 156 Street, past Guildford. They don't like gaps in the network, and building three kilometres as a separate extension would be costly in the long run. It would also get the SkyTrain closer to Highway 1 for a future extension and express buses on the highway. Also, they state the Newton-Guildford section should be its own separate line instead of direct to downtown Vancouver, as the Expo Line is almost at capacity. There would be an interchange at Surrey Central or King George, probably rebuilding Surrey Central to the east of the existing station; my dream would be interchanges at both stations to reduce crowding when making transfers.

The article also points out how the BC Conservatives preferring SkyTrain over BRT echos how the BC Liberals wanted a SkyTrain extension to Coquitlam instead of LRT in the early 2000s (and how the conservatives pushing for more ambitious transit plans is politically strange).


r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Food/Drink 😋 fried chicken

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does anyone know any good spots for saucy fried chicken in surrey?


r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Photo/Video 📸📹 Shroom Season 🍄

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Just a few Amanitas


r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Food/Drink 😋 Where to go tonight?

4 Upvotes

Where do people go for a night out on weekends?


r/SurreyBC • • 2d ago

Meetup 🐒🐒🐒 28M Brit Punjabi Fella

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28M British Punjabi fella - been in Van around 3 years.

Engineer/Project Manager - Construction Industry.

My partner is a teacher out here, he is from here!

Looking to continue strengthening my social circle, I'm over in Mt Pleasant right now. But moving to Surrey soon!

Sober curious.

Into checking out coffee spots, discussing world affairs, small indie music shows, indie cinema, running, gym, swim and snowboarding.

DM if you think we could vibe!


r/SurreyBC • • 3d ago

Politics 🐎 Municipal vs Provincial Ballot Protocol?

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Just wondering why when I voted in the Surrey municipal election I put my ballot through a machine to be counted and the provincial election ballot just went into a cardboard box?

I am not trying to imply that I trust one more than the other, as I do not know enough about it to make that judgement.

I was just surprised that the municipal election had “better” (newer) practices than the provincial. I would have expected the opposite


r/SurreyBC • • 4d ago

Politics 🐎 OPINION: No contact request from local Conservative candidate? Really?

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r/SurreyBC • • 4d ago

Ask SurreyBC ❓ Where can I properly dump junk left behind by former tenant?

22 Upvotes

Hi all,

A previous tenant left a bunch of junk behind and I'm trying to dump it properly.

He left behind:

- Old shoes

- card board boxes with lumber cutoffs

- clay pots with soil

- drywall cut offs

Is there a place I can take it all?


Update: I ended up going to North Surrey Recycling centre in Port Kells. The staff were super nice and very helpful! It was $28 for approximately 300 pounds of junk. They do not take Amex so something to consider. Thank you all for the responses!


r/SurreyBC • • 5d ago

Politics 🐎 Three Surrey mayors unite to endorse the BC Conservatives ahead of the provincial election

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238 Upvotes

Surrey Mayor-elect Doug McCallum appeared alongside former mayors Dianne Watts and Linda Hepner at an event in Newton, where they endorsed Lorne Doerkson and the BC Conservatives.

It's interestin to see three Surrey mayors from different administrations publicly backing the same provincial party. Is this less about party and more about locking in those two new commitments,a new hospital and Skytrain to Newton?

Does an endorsement like this move votes this close to Saturday?