The HARVEST FESTIVAL situated on the scenic grounds of Ladner Downs brings together three days of incredible music.
In a world where ticket prices keep climbing, this festival is an entire day of music and other enjoyable events. The festival is pet friendly and children accompanied by an adult get in free.
The Sullivan Excursion was back on track Sunday September 8th and will be running four excursions every SUNDAY in September.
The train will also run on a special schedule leading up to Christmas.
The Sullivan Excursion will be four times a day ON SUNDAYS ONLY (September 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th).
Please visit www.fvhrs.org for information, schedule and to buy tickets.
White Rock Council Rewind
White Rock council returns from summer break this afternoon @ 4 p.m.
- The future of the Business Improvement Association was discussed at great length, The consensus is council, staff and the BIA board meet in a future council meeting to discuss the way forward for the BIA.
- Further discussion on monitoring/closing waterfront parking lots to curb overnight noise problems.
- Future advertising in the Peace Arch News by the city of White Rock. The city will enact a by-law that will allow future public notices by the city that are currently published in the Peace Arch News an option of other avenues in the event the Peace Arch News closes.
The council meetings are open to the public as well as streamed live on the web.
Surrey to host budget consultation open houses in all town centres
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The City is encouraging the public to attend any of the following open houses:??
· Saturday, Sept. 21 at Cloverdale Recreation Centre from 11 a.m. –2 p.m.
· Friday, Sept. 27 at South Surrey Recreation Centre from 1 – 4 p.m.
Learn more about the budget process and take the online survey at surrey.ca/budget2025.
The City of Surrey is asking community members to learn about the City budget and give feedback on funding priorities as part of its 2025 budget process. Feedback will be collected from an online survey and in-person open houses and used to help inform a draft budget for review by the City’s Finance Committee prior to Council’s adoption.
“It’s important to us that community values are reflected in the 2025 budget,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “Like last year, we are taking our budget consultation on the road with open houses in each of our town centres. I encourage all of our residents to take the online survey or drop by one of the six open houses to share your priorities and shape the 2025 budget. Your input is vital in helping us create a budget that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of our vibrant and growing city.”
In preparation for the 2025 budget, Council must carefully consider new directions emerging out of City strategies as well as community priorities for funding City services, amenities and infrastructure. They must also take into account a number of external factors such as inflation, increasing construction costs, and the effects of climate change. The aim will be to keep property taxes and fees at a manageable level while also maintaining current service levels and addressing new funding priorities.?
The open houses be an opportunity for community members to get a more in-depth look at the City’s budget process, with informational displays and staff on hand to answer questions and encourage feedback. The survey will provide an opportunity for community members to share which City services are most important to them and which funding options they prefer to create a balanced budget.?
Additionally, the City’s new Multilingual Communications Policy will be implemented this year with a full Punjabi survey option to better serve and reach community members in that key demographic area. Punjabi speaking staff will also be available at select open houses to provide language support as needed.
September 09, 2024
Surrey Council to Vote on Proposed Surrey Charter
This evening Surrey council will vote on developing a unique charter of operation similar to the charter that governs the city of Vancouver.
Currently Surrey and every other city in British Columbia is governed by the COMMUNITY CHARTER which was developed by Victoria for civic governments in the early 50's.
The vote on a unique charter is expected to be passed by Surrey council this evening.
The next step will be approval by the Provincial government.
During the Regular Council Meeting Surrey City Council will vote on the concept for a proposed Surrey Charter. If Council approves the concept, Mayor Brenda Locke will send a letter to the Premier and Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting that the Province enact the Surrey Charter which would provide the City with additional powers, responsibilities and exemptions.
"As we stand on the brink of becoming the largest city in British Columbia, it is imperative that we empower ourselves with a Surrey Charter,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “This proposed Surrey Charter is not just about granting power; it’s about ensuring that our community has the tools it needs to thrive amidst rapid growth. With more autonomy and flexibility, we can be more responsive to the needs of our growing and unique community. With these new powers, we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for every Surrey resident.”
Surrey is projected to be the largest city in B.C. by 2030 and current legislative framework in the Community Charter and Local Government Act fails to address many of the challenges faced by larger municipalities.
The initial concept of the Surrey Charter proposes the following:
Exemptions from new provincial housing legislation
To give council discretion to hold public hearings and maintain single-family residential zones.
To exempt transit hubs from blanket density requirements, leaving this to Council’s discretion
To give Council discretion to require off-street parking as it consider appropriate
The power to enact an Empty Homes Tax
The authority to expand revenue sources
Ability to enhance Bylaw enforcement tools, such as increasing maximum fines
The power to provide greater support and grants to businesses
Greater protections against legal claims
Broader authority to regulate business and enact building regulations
If approved by Council Monday, staff would be directed to work with the Province to develop, draft and enact a Surrey Charter.
White Rock Man In Custody In Fatal and Violent Attack
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 06, 2024
A man has been formally charged in connection with two “stranger attacks” that left one man dead and another with serious injuries — including a severed hand — in downtown Vancouver Wednesday morning.
According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), Brendan Colin McBride was charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault.
Court records show Mcbride was sentenced to 12 months probation in July 2022 for one count of assault causing bodily harm in relation to an incident in North Vancouver in early 2021.
His conditions included keeping the peace, being of good behaviour and not possessing any weapons.
In April of this year, he was sentenced to 18 months probation after he was convicted of assaulting a man in White Rock in September 2023.
Police say the homicide victim has been identified as 70-year-old Francis David Laporte.
The name of the man who survived the attack is not being released “for privacy reasons.”
Police say he remains in hospital after undergoing surgery.
Screen capture from GLOBAL TV
A savage random attack yesterday morning in downtown Vancouver near the Queen Elizabeth theatre on Georgia street left one man dead and another man seriously injured with the loss of a hand. Vancouver police department have taken a man into custody who is being investigated as the possible attacker. The White Rock male has had a series of interactions with police in the Lower Mainland. He was currently on probation for another attack which occurred last year
The suspect is in custody has not been named but has been identified as a resident of White Rock.
The names of the two individuals who were attacked, on fatally have also not been released.
Equal Access Collective EAC Parties On
The newly formed Equal Access Collective was out in full force yesterday afternoon @ Memorial Park for a celebration of the installation of the mobility mat that the city of White Rock has installed on our world famous pier. White Rock councillors CHRISTOPHER TREVELYAN, ERNIE KLASSEN and BILL LAWRENCE (not pictured) joined in the celebration.
Led by SUSAN BAINS the " bakers dozen " wheelchair brigade were all smiles yesterday afternoon as they ceremoniously cut a yellow ribbon the official colours of EAC.
Surrey RCMP responds to report of inactive explosive device
VPD bomb unit (File photo)
Last evening (September 5) at 7:30 pm, Surrey RCMP received a report of a possible military-style explosive device located at a park in the area of 192 Street and 28 Avenue.
Officers responded quickly and closed both the eastbound and westbound lanes on 28 Avenue between 192 Street and 194 Street. Out of an abundance of caution, the park was evacuated and officers contained the area.
The Vancouver Police Department’s Explosive Disposal Unit attended and neutralized the device.
It was determined that the device was inactive and it did not pose a risk to public safety.
The park and roads were promptly reopened a few hours later
UPDATE-The vote to seek a new Surrey Charter was unanimously approved by council.
Monday night's council meeting at Surrey City Hall is likely to be a historic one with Surrey Council voting on the concept of a "Surrey Charter". Most cities and municipalities in B.C. are governed under the legislative framework of the Community Charter and Local Government Act. The one exception is the City of Vancouver that has operated under the Vancouver Charter since 1953. With Surrey expected to have the largest population of any city in B.C. by 2030 and with almost three times the land area of Vancouver, Mayor Locke believes it is time that Surrey negotiates its own charter with the Provincial Government. Here is the media release that was posted on the Surrey.ca website last Friday with details for the proposed Surrey Charter.
For all the first responders then, now and forever...Thank You.
Joke Of The Day
Mrs. Ravioli went to visit her son Anthony for dinner. He lived with a female roommate, Maria. Throughout the meal, Mrs. Ravioli couldn’t help but notice how lovely Maria was, and as the evening progressed, she began to wonder if there might be more between Anthony and Maria than what met the eye. Sensing his mother’s thoughts, Anthony quickly said, “I know what you're thinking, but I promise, Maria and I are just roommates.”
About a week later, Maria came to Anthony and said, “Ever since your mom came for dinner, I can't find the silver sugar bowl. You don’t think she took it, do you?”
“I really doubt it,” Anthony replied, “but I’ll email her just to be sure.”
So, he sat down and wrote:
Dear Mama,
I’m not saying you did take the sugar bowl, and I’m not saying you didn’t take it. But the fact is, it’s been missing since you came for dinner.
Love,
Your son, Anthony.
A few days later, Anthony received a response from his mom:
Dear son,
I’m not saying you do sleep with Maria, and I’m not saying you don’t sleep with her. But the fact is, if she was sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the sugar bowl by now.
Love,
Your Mama.
Moral of the story: Never try to outsmart your mama
Thought For The Day
Community Events
Tomorrow in THE SUN
Yell It Like It Is
Check the waterfront weather in White Rock in real time.
It's always sunny in White Rock - Below is the West Beach Camera
..as an added feature the city of White Rock now has installed an East Beach camera where day visitors to White Rock can check to see if the tide is in, or out?
