Only diehards and dreamers even dare to think it can. Its raison d’être has always been to pull governments leftward in minority moments — when influence matters more than power. The NDP is in serious trouble now, though, because it’s been spurned by its traditional frenemies, the Liberals. Frozen out. But this could be a chance to re-energize and rebuild a new progressive movement.
NOTE: White Rock council will receive a verbal presentation on Monday at the regular council meeting
@ 4 P.M. in the Community Centre uptown White Rock / Open to the public
White Rock Kicks Off Pride Week with Pride Flag Raising
The City of White Rock, in conjunction with the White Rock Pride Society, welcomes the community to its annual Pride Flag Raising ceremony, marking the official start of celebrations across the city from July 18 to 25, 2025.
The Pride Flag will be raised outside City Hall at 15322 Buena Vista Avenue tomorrow (Friday) 4:30 p.m.
This event reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, visibility, and support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The ceremony will include remarks from local dignitaries and the White Rock Pride Society board members, followed by light refreshments.
Event Details:
Date: Friday July 18, 2025 Time: The public is invited to gather at 4:30pm. The event starts at 5:00pm Location: Outside White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue
In recognition of White Rock Pride Week, the City will show its support by installing a Pride banner at the entrance to the White Rock Pier and lighting the Pier in rainbow colours.
Learn more about Pride events happening in White Rock at whiterockpride.com
Surrey Fusion Festival returns to Holland Park in Whalley next weekend July 19 & 20 from 11am to 10pm!
Celebrate food, music and culture all in one weekend.
Since its inception in 2008, Surrey Fusion Festival has won 16 national and international awards. The festival has become the community’s beloved annual celebration of food, music, and culture. Each year, attendees can experience over 50 cultural pavilions offering authentic cuisine and art, as well as eight stages with musical and dance performances. Consistently, Surrey Fusion Festival attracts thousands of attendees, reflecting the community's strong support and the City's commitment to celebrating and promoting multiculturalism.
Attendees can experience this year’s theme, Flavours of the World, at over 50 cultural pavilions, where local community groups will offer their country’s tasty, authentic cuisine. The award-winning festival will be headlined by Easy Star All-Stars on July 19 and Miss Pooja on July 20. Other features include free live music and entertainment across eight stages, a Family Zone, an Indigenous Village and marketplace, dance battles, cooking workshops, games, and more.
The White Rock Community Centre will be open as a daytime drop-in cooling station Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with an air-conditioned space, chairs, and bottled water. Pets are permitted.
Residents in the area of Thrift and Finlay streets in White Rock witnessed a huge presence of White Rock & Surrey RCMP mid morning yesterday (Wednesday) for a police incident.
The RCMP does not release any information on such activity in our neighbourhoods.
Wednesday July 16, 2025
National Drowning Prevention Week is next week, July 20–26!
Join us in White Rock for a week of FREE water safety and CPR classes for all ages - kids, youth, and adults!
Locations: White Rock Community Centre & West Beach
If you love fireworks it is that time of the year again. The SYMPHONY OF FIRE this year is broken down into three shows each presented by a Province.
First up is the YUKON on Saturday evening.
NOTE: WHITE ROCK will once again have a fireworks display over Semiahmoo Bay as part of this years Sea Festival.
Sunday August 03 to close out the Sea Fest.
Monday July 14, 2025
TEAM CANADA during this year's Canada Cup basically destroyed the competition during the tournament.
Last evening TEAM CANADA ran into a buzz saw called TRIPLE CROWN COLORADO.
COLORADO jumped out to an early lead with a home run in each of the first three innings and eventually going on to a 5-0 lead. TEAM CANADA battled hard but came up short with COLORADO emerging victorious 7-5.
Hats off to the organizers and the many volounteers who make this Softball City / South Surrey tournament a huge success.
Sunday July 14, 2025
Dancing in the Streets
Salsa dancing was front and centre last evening at the waterfront in Memorial park. Since 2019 during the summer months local organizers have hosted wonderful nights of dancing to the summer themed dances. the evening began with a short salsa dancing lesson session, then the fun and music was on.
Be on the look out for the dates of three more upcoming dance nights on the waterfront.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) sticker program for electric vehicles will soon be coming to an end
In a news release published on Friday the Ministry of Transportation and Transit said the change will come into effect on Aug. 15, 2025, meaning “drivers of eligible plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicles will no longer need to display an OK decal to use designated HOV lanes.”
“As of that date, access to HOV lanes for EV drivers will be indicated solely by road signs,” noted the ministry.
The province clarified that hydrogen vehicles are no longer permitted to use HOV lanes without meeting the minimum passenger requirement of two or more occupants.
According to the province, “the definition of an electric vehicle is a vehicle propelled by an electric motor and powered by a battery that can be charged from an external electricity source.”
This includes:
Fuel types:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
All sizes of eligible EVs are allowed, including light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty EVs.
Vehicles that run on an electric motor and plug to charge will be able to access HOV lanes without minimum passenger requirements, where signage permits.
EVs will be allowed in the following HOV lanes:
Lower Mainland / South of the Fraser
Highway 17A: Northbound only Ladner Trunk Road to Highway 99
Highway 99: Northbound south of Highway 17 to north of Highway 17A
Highway 99: Southbound south of Westminster Highway to north of Steveston Highway
Saturday July 13, 2025
White Rock Bi-Election Nomination Packages
For Potential Candidates – Councillor
Nomination period begins Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and closes Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Voting takes place on September 27, 2025
The election results will be made public on October 01, 2025
Community-Based Cooling Locations and Misting Tents operating in Surrey-White Rock
Community-Based heat responses will remain active in Surrey-White Rock from today Tuesday July 15 through Thursday July 17, 2025.
Please see the attached poster listing Community-Based Cooling Locations and Misting Tents operating in Surrey-White Rock
Individuals experiencing homelessness face increased risks around heat related illnesses. Please encourage community members in need to access cooling locations and heat response supplies.
As a reminder, civic facilities are available to anyone seeking relief from extreme heat or wildfire smoke during the summer months.
City of Surrey: Visit Staying Cool During Extreme Heat for more information about heat response resources in Surrey (see attached poster).
Individuals experiencing homelessness face increased risks around heat related illnesses. Please encourage community members in need to access cooling locations and heat response supplies.
As a reminder, civic facilities are available to anyone seeking relief from extreme heat or wildfire smoke during the summer months.
City of Surrey: Visit Staying Cool During Extreme Heat for more information about heat response resources in Surrey (see attached poster).
The City of White Rock will begin its Dead-End Water Main Flushing Program on Monday, July 14, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the City's water system.
During this time, residents may notice temporary changes in water pressure. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/35xhryyw
We have a saying in the White Rock Sun that goes "You can't make this sh..., stuff up." I usually go on like Forest Gump to say "I'm not that funny and not that smart but I know what hilarious is." There are times that I wonder how I have not broken my neck from shaking my head so often at the strange and bizarre things that cross my desk. With all of this being said, welcome to this weird and wacky TNT with a story 19 years in the making that even I cannot believe.
Back in 2006 when I decided that the nude beach in South Surrey needed more, dare I say exposure, I thought it would be a good idea to have proper outdoor signage posted defining the beach parameters and the sunbathing season. I had a local sign making company create two professional metal outdoor signs with white reflective backgrounds plus blue, green and black text.
Join the Storm Drain Marking Challenge to help protect Surrey's fish-bearing streams! Every yellow fish is a reminder to keep pollutants like soap, grease, and oil out of drains.
Visit a participating recreation centre before August 15 to borrow a free kit
