Premier Darrell Dexter is standing behind the province's plan to convert street lights to LED lights, despite criticism about the costs. While it will cost money upfront, Dexter says the $100 ...

The LED lights are being installed in cities all over B.C. but Surrey is leading the way with plans to switch over its 28,000 lights within five years.

READ MORE: Surrey reviewing lighting plans in wake of warning over health effects of LED lights In 2016, Surrey, B.C., took on a five-year plan to replace about 28,000 high pressure sodium lights ...