Brenda Locke

Brenda Locke

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Brenda Locke is the mayor of Surrey, British Columbia, who recently deferred a vote on a significant contract with an Indiana company, reflecting her administration's efforts to assess the legality of canceling American contracts in light of looming U.S. tariffs.

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Mayor Brenda Locke thanked Norm Lipinski for his service and expressed confidence in the police board's plans.

Surrey police chief Norm Lipinski fired by board after leading transition away from Mounties
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-02
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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke stated that the city needs 150 additional police officers to help grapple with the explosion of criminal activity.

Surrey, Brampton mayors call for Ottawa to declare extortion crisis a national emergency
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-31
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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke issued a statement Thursday saying the city is doing everything within its authority to end the wave of violence.

Extortion-related shooting in B.C.’s Lower Mainland is fourth since last week, police say
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-16
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Surrey mayor Brenda Locke visited Kap's Cafe after the shooting incidents.

'Bullets can come from anywhere': Why gangsters targeted Kapil Sharma's Canada café; 3rd attack in 3 months | Chandigarh News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-17
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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke announced a $250,000 campaign to elicit tips for her city’s police force regarding extortion cases.

B.C. creating new police unit to tackle extortion of South Asian businesspeople
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-18
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Surrey mayor Brenda Locke was slammed after she issued a message following the recent firing at Indian celebrity Kapil Sharma's recently opened cafe in her area.

'No words against Khalistani terrorists': Surrey mayor slammed for 'weird message' after firing at Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-12
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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke thanked police for their efforts in a statement posted online.

B.C. police arrest two suspects over extortion involving South Asian business community
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-04
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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke stated that the involuntary care beds are a significant first step in addressing complex issues faced by individuals.

B.C. opens new units in promised expansion of involuntary care for mental health, addictions, brain injury
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-25
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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke deferred a vote on a $700,000 contract with an Indiana company for mobile bleachers, pending research on whether it can legally cancel the deal.

Canadian municipalities are re-evaluating contracts with U.S. suppliers to protest Trump’s tariffs
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-26
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