Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Cook 12 slices of turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until flexible but not crisp. Transfer to paper towels.
2.Combine Meatloaf Mixture:5 min.
In a large bowl, mix 2 lbs ground beef, ½ cup almond flour, 2 eggs, ½ cup finely diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup shredded cheddar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire, ¼ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley gently until just combined.
3.Wrap and Fill Muffin Cups:5 min.
Line each muffin cup with 1 slice of par-cooked turkey bacon along the walls, overlapping the ends. Divide meat mixture evenly among the 12 cups, pressing down gently without over-packing.
4.Glaze and Bake:25-30 min.
Brush tops of meatloaf cups with remaining ¼ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) on a meat thermometer.
5.Steam and Process Cauliflower Frosting:12 min.
Steam 1 head of cut cauliflower florets for 10 to 12 minutes until very tender, then drain thoroughly. Transfer hot cauliflower to a food processor with 4 tbsp butter, 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Process until completely smooth.
6.Pipe and Serve:5 min.
Let meatloaf cupcakes rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Transfer cauliflower mash to a piping bag with a star tip and pipe swirls onto each meatloaf cupcake. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Yell It Like It Is
Friday August 28, 2026
David Chesney/Editor Publisher
Who Is Susan Bains?
......... and what are people saying about her?
OFFICIAL BIO on City website
Councillor Susan Bains was elected to White Rock City Council in a By-Election on September 27, 2025. BAINS along with returning councillor ANTHONY MANNING both picked up seats in the By-Election.
Susan is a passionate, results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in human resources, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.
A proud White Rock resident for more than 17 years, she has lived, worked, and raised her family here, gaining a deep understanding of the city’s strengths, challenges, and diverse needs. Dedicated to advancing accessibility and inclusion, Susan works to ensure everyone can fully participate in community life.
Guided by respect, integrity, and accountability, she brings a collaborative spirit and a proven record of turning ideas into action to City Hall, building a city where accessibility, opportunity, and community thrive together.
Literally a year ago when the by-election was called to fill two seats that had become vacant on White Rock council, I was thrilled ANTHONY MANNING was once again vying for a seat on council. I did the math and knew MANNING shared a similar vision for the future for White Rock, as my fellow councillor CHRISTOPHER TREVEYLAN and myself.
I reached out to MANNING and asked who he thought might be another strong candidate for council. I was somewhat take back a bit when he told me his running mate would be SUSAN BAINS. BAINS had come to my attention when she battled (literally) to have an accessible mat installed on our pier to aid in mobility of not only wheelchairs, but for walkers, strollers and any other mobility units that would benefit from a pier on the mat.
I will be very honest, I had another candidate in mind. I asked MANNING "I am concerned Susan Bains may be a one trick pony? Is she only interested in accessibility issues given the fact she herself is confined to a wheelchair?"
Manning assured me there was far more to BAINS than just one issue. Once I had the opportunity to sit down with BAINS my fears were set aside. I found an incredibly intelligent, well studied, outgoing vibrant and insightful individual. I shared by observation with my wife GAYLE and we both decided, it might be a bit of a long shot for a complete unknown, but maybe just maybe we could all pull this off and get SUSAN elected in the by election.
We hit the streets. It was there I watched people who met with SUSAN, as well as those that she talked to on the streets and in coffee shops instantly gravitate and embrace her vision and her passion she had for White Rock.
I now find myself fully ensconced in an election slate called TOGETHER FOR WHITE ROCK (more on that later) that has chosen SUSAN BAINS as our candidate for mayor in the upcoming civic election in White Rock October 17, 2026. It is in the early stage of campaigning and in some cases I am getting the exact same hesitation brought up with me that I had regarding BAINS.
I simply smile and say "To know SUSAN BAINS is to love SUSAN BAINS." Over the past year I have had the distinct pleasure of observing first hand how arresting SUSAN'S personality is. Her adjustment period joining the council table was minimal. She has become a very strong overnight on city council.
I am confident if we all do our homework and put in the effort it is going to take, SUSAN BAINS will be the next mayor of White Rock.
NOTE:
Our team will be hosting a number of public gatherings, if you would like to attend one and experience first hand what I am talking about, simply email me.
editor@whiterocksun.com
Is SUSAN BAINS a long shot? Maybe. Any first time candidate for a council seat is.
But when long shots come in, they ALWAYS pay off big time!
David Chesney
Third term city councillor/Editor Publisher
Local News
August 29, 2026
KEEP THE SPS IN SURREY
Mayor’s Statement: Surrey Police Service collective agreement
I’m pleased to see the Surrey Police Board and the Surrey Police Union reach a new four-year collective agreement.
It recognizes the important work police officers do to keep Surrey safe and supports the continued development of a strong municipal police service.
I want to thank both sides for their efforts and commitment in reaching this outcome.
Mayor Brenda Locke
Watch Council In Person or Online
White Rock council returns Monday @ 4 p.m. White Rock Community Centre.
The Corporation of the CITY OF WHITE ROCK
Special Meeting of Council AGENDA
Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
White Rock Community Centre Council Chambers 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock
*Live Streaming/Telecast: Please note that all Committees, Task Forces, Council Meetings, and Public Hearings held in the Council Chamber are being recorded and broadcasted as well included on the City’s website at: www.whiterockcity.ca
Local blues legend and frequent performer @ CLUB 240 in Crescent Beach/Crescent Beach Legion AL WALKER, just picked up a well deserved international music award.
Entrants from far and wide competed for this prestigious award and our very own AL WALKER picked up the BEST OF NORTH AMERICA for his "Don't Cry To Me Blues" song from his latest record Blues Lightnin'.
Keep an eye on The White Rock Sun for a soon to be announced show @ CLUB 240!
August 26, 2026
Local Baseball Team Has A Banner Year
The WHITE ROCK TRITONS are 13U AAA Provincial Champions. The team will be hanging two banners this year!
After a stellar 13U National Championships weekend, running the table @ 6-0, they took the final with a dominating 11-4 W over Quebec 2!!
August 25, 2026
Have Your Say: The Next General Local Election is October 17, 2026
The City of White Rock's next General Local Election will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. During the election, White Rock voters will elect one mayor, six councillors and one school trustee to represent the community.
The City offers three ways to vote:
Advanced voting: Vote from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 7, 8 and 13 at Centennial Arena (14600 North Bluff Rd.). Parking fees will not be enforced for voters.
General voting day: Vote from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 17 at:
White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Avenue)
Centennial Arena (14600 North Bluff Road), and
Kent Street Activity Centre (1475 Kent Street).
By mail: Mail ballot voting is available to all residents and non-resident property electors. Requests will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Oct. 15 and can be made online or by calling 604-541-2287. Once you request a mail ballot, you cannot vote by another method.
Peninsula Village - SPS Appeals for Witnesses to Collision
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is appealing for any witnesses to a weekend collision between a cyclist and vehicle, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision, to come forward to police.
At approximately 1:51 pm on August 23, 2026, SPS officers responded to a report from BCEHS of a collision between a cyclist and a vehicle at the intersection of 154 Street and 24 Avenue in south Surrey. Officers arrived to find the cyclist, an adult male, being treated by BCEHS paramedics. He was transported to hospital with what were described as serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, who was not injured, remained at the scene.
SPS’s Collision Investigation Unit has taken over the lead on the investigation, and the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
SPS investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who was driving in the area and who may have dashcam footage, to please contact SPS’s non-emergency number at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-90037 (SP).
August 24, 2026
White Rock Financial Organization Under Scrutiny
The B.C. Securities Commission imposed a temporary order July 16 against Everything Financial Group and Everything Financial Consultants Inc. White Rock that prohibits trading of any of their securities. Everything Financial Group had regular paid segments on CTV Vancouver's morning talk show.
Everything Financial and its founder Peter Cishecki may face a hearing after the province’s securities regulator stated it found evidence indicating investors have been paid out with other investors’ money
Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reann Gasper, who is also the B.C. Conservatives' deputy whip, has resigned so party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay can run for her seat in a by-election.
Over the weekend GASPER announced she would be stepping down in order to provide an opportunity for FINDLAY to run for a seat in the BC Legislature.
It is unclear how long it will take for NDP Premier DAVID EBY to call a by election in Abbotsford/Mission.
......... and what are people saying about her?
