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I don't tweet often but when I do its good

Surrey, B.C.
Joined October 2008
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THANK YOU, SURREY! WE DID IT! Surrey has elected Doug McCallum as Mayor! To every voter who put their trust in Doug, every volunteer who knocked on doors and made calls, and every supporter who stood with us this victory belongs to you. Thank you for believing in our vision for a safer, more affordable Surrey. Now it’s time to get to work and deliver. DOUG GETS IT DONE.
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Doug McCallum put one question to David Eby and the Lorne Doerkson: will you build a new Surrey hospital? Three weeks later, both have committed. That is leadership. As Mayor, Doug will have the land and permits ready in 60 days and get it built. Vote Doug McCallum and SSC on October 17.
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New DL Lounge at the old Brewsters in Newton looks real nice. Worth a visit. @DrcharlieWardQ
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Beau Simpson has a family in Cloverdale, and like every family in Surrey, he's watched grocery bills climb this past year. The field behind him grows 50 million servings of potatoes and vegetables a year, and the first potatoes harvested in Canada come out of this ground, right here in Surrey. After 15 years as an editor at the Surrey Now-Leader, Beau reported on Doug McCallum's 2022 promise to protect this land, and he knows Doug still means it. As mayor, Doug will have the city buy this farm and keep it growing food, so the next time a trade war hits, Surrey feeds itself with Canadian potatoes, not American ones. On October 17, vote Doug McCallum and the Safe Surrey Coalition. Doug Gets It Done.
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Doug McCallum delivered SkyTrain to Clayton Heights and now he’s promising to deliver SkyTrain down King George Boulevard to Newton. Doug keeps his promises and gets things done for Surrey. On October 17, vote for Doug McCallum and the Safe Surrey Coalition.
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Always one of my favorite places. The Nat.
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McCallum announces plan for affordable food, a forensic audit of City Hall’s land deals, and pulling Surrey out of Metro Vancouver SURREY, BC — Doug McCallum today announced a package of new commitments for October 17: a Farm Local plan to fight food inflation by growing Surrey’s own food supply, an independent forensic audit of the City’s recent land deals to root out waste, abuse and fraud, a pledge to withdraw Surrey from the Metro Vancouver Regional District, a 60-day permit guarantee, and a 2-year break on licence fees for new small businesses. McCallum also introduced the Safe Surrey Coalition’s full slate of council candidates for October. “Go to any grocery store in Surrey and watch what families are putting back on the shelf,” said McCallum. “Middle-class families are struggling under food inflation. And here is what makes no sense. We are sitting on some of the best farmland in the country, and we are paying some of the highest food prices. That ends when I am Mayor. We are going to grow local and buy local.” FARM LOCAL: SURREY’S FOOD AFFORDABILITY PLAN Under the Farm Local plan, a McCallum-led council will: Protect Surrey’s food supply. Local farmland will be protected from development, so the land that feeds Surrey keeps feeding Surrey. Fast-track agricultural investment. Rezoning applications for greenhouses and agri-manufacturing will be fast-tracked, attracting major private investment and hundreds of new well-paying jobs for Surrey residents. Greenhouses grow food year-round, and more local supply means more affordable food on Surrey shelves. Let farmers sell direct to residents. McCallum will pass a policy giving Surrey farmers the right to sell directly to Surrey residents, eliminating the middlemen who drive up the cost of food at every step between the farm and the family. Continued in Post 2/4.
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Doug Elford retweeted
Surrey approves $6M in public works contracts for city’s north end. “This is one of the basic fundamentals of what we do as a council,” Councillor Doug Elford says. “It’s not sexy, it’s not in the media but it’s imperatively important to the people." surreynowleader.com/2026/07/…
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Doug Elford retweeted
A Surrey councillor wants a “workforce” affordable housing program in Surrey aimed at drawing in and retaining essential service workers such as firefighters, police officers, paramedics and nurses. surreynowleader.com/2026/06/…
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Doug Elford retweeted
Second Surrey Police Board member resigns after Chief Lipinski's surprising ouster. vancouversun.com/news/surrey… via @VancouverSun
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Gunshots and three ambulances in Nweton.
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CCTV footage has emerged from the serious collision on Scott Road in Surrey involving a motorcycle that was left hanging from a traffic light pole. Despite the severity of the crash, the motorcyclist survived and sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Horrific scene near the Surrey/Delta border on Scott Rd following a collision b/w a vehicle & a motorcycle. Delta Pd say the motorcycle rider sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries & was transported to hospital. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Scott Rd b/w 72 & 70 Ave is currently closed.
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Doug built SkyTrain to Clayton Heights. Doug brought UBC to Surrey. Doug kept your taxes low. Now Doug McCallum is back. With his team. Doug McCallum. Mandeep Nagra. Doug Elford. Running to cement Doug's legacy. Running to make Surrey a Global City. Doug Gets It Done.
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Super deal on coffee at Save on Foods.
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Brenda Locke lost the Keep the RCMP fight. Now she’s punishing Surrey residents. Her hand-picked board slashed $46.9M from SPS, gutting 87 frontline officers during 100+ extortion shootings This isn’t budgeting. It’s a political vendetta. Surrey families pay the price for Brenda Locke’s petty politics
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Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and community of Tumbler Ridge devastated by today's unimaginable tragedy. To those who lost loved ones, the injured fighting for recovery, and everyone touched by this senseless act of violence, we stand with you in your grief. May you find strength in the solidarity pouring in from across Canada and beyond. Let's hold each other close and work towards healing. #tumblerridgestrong
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Doug Elford retweeted
Future of Surrey’s Unwin Park won’t be so baseball-focused. City hall wants to know what people want at the Newton park. "I think it’s wide open right now, what might go there," says @delford. STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/… @PhilipAguirreBC @Newton_BIA
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Doug Elford retweeted
Spent the day at Newton Rec Centre with Councillor Doug Elford & Newton residents talking about the future of Unwin Park 🌳 So many great ideas, concerns & memories shared. This park means so much to our community—and to me personally. Excited for what’s ahead. It’s long overdue.
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So many people dyeserving of this honor. Please provide your submissions.
Media release: The City of Surrey is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the inaugural class of the Surrey Sports Hall of Fame. This milestone celebrates the city’s rich and diverse sporting history by honouring individuals, teams, builders and coaches who have made significant contributions to sport in Surrey. Read more: surrey.ca/news-events/news/n…
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