City of White Rock Supports Annual Remembrance Day Observance
The City of White Rock is proud to support White Rock Legion Branch 8 in honouring veterans at the Annual Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The Remembrance Day Parade will begin at 10:40 a.m. at Roper Avenue, proceeding along Johnston Road to Pacific Avenue, and concluding at the Cenotaph in front of White Rock City Hall.
At 11 a.m., the Remembrance Day Ceremony and laying of wreaths will take place at the Cenotaph, honouring those who served and sacrificed.
“Remembrance Day in White Rock is a time to reflect on the bravery and sacrifices of our veterans, and the freedoms we enjoy today,” said Mayor Megan Knight. “As we stand together in silence, we honour those we have lost, those who have served, and those who continue to defend our country with pride. On behalf of the City of White Rock, I invite all residents to join us in this meaningful act of remembrance.”
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: Parade begins at 10:40 a.m.; Ceremony at 11 a.m.
Location:
Parade: Starts at Roper Avenue near Johnston Road
Ceremony: White Rock City Hall Cenotaph (15322 Buena Vista Avenue)
In addition to the ceremony, residents are invited to explore the White Rock Museum & Archives annual exhibit, “Lest We Forget: White Rock During the War Years,” on display from October 31 to November 11.
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South Surrey Residents Push Back Against BC Housing Project
The Semiahmoo South Surrey Coalition, representing more than 5,600 residents and businesses, is voicing opposition to BC Housing’s proposed social housing development, located at 152 Street and 19 Avenue in South Surrey. The Coalition is calling on BC Housing and the City of Surrey to immediately halt the project.
The group’s position is similar to community responses in Richmond, Vancouver, and Abbotsford, where residents pushed back on recent similar housing proposals.
Meetings with government officials are underway. On November 3, more than 50 Coalition members attended a Surrey City Council meeting to express their opposition. The Coalition is organizing community engagements to raise awareness and seek answers to questions that that were not addressed in the BC Housing proposal.
Community Concerns
The mixed housing project has not demonstrated a proven success model, particularly regarding its “complex care” component. The inclusion of a supervised drug consumption site has prompted serious safety and security concerns.
The proposed location sits directly across from sensitive community spaces including a local library, several schools, multiple businesses, a large public park, and a women’s resource centre.
The project is advancing with limited public consultation. Residents note that no public hearing has been scheduled and that the October 16 Community Information Session included no opportunity for a public Q&A.
Today our government tabled its 2025 budget, which includes huge investments in Canada’s infrastructure and growth. Among the many items listed in the budget, one is very close to home for our community: the federal government has approved funding support for the refurbishment of White Rock Pier, which is in serious need of repair and seismic upgrades.
Earlier this year, I identified the pier’s state of repair as one of my top priorities for the opening months of the new government. Over the course of the summer, I advocated strongly to provide funding to support the pier’s refurbishment, and I'm proud to have secured its inclusion in the official 2025 budget as a victory for the riding.
As local partners coordinate to plan and begin the upgrades, Canada’s federal government stands by to provide the capital investment needed to revitalize our iconic pier.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The restoration of our iconic pier has been listed as one of the projects that could occur under the 51 Billion Build Local Fund.
The federal budget approval will be the first step in the rebuild process. The Liberal government will need two MP's from other parties to support their budget.
Second all of the Build Local Fund will be rolled out over the next 10 years.
The following is my summary of the most important agenda items at our last Council meeting. All comments are my own and do not represent the City of White Rock. For the complete and unedited meeting, please find a link to the agenda and video below.
- Any two or more Councillors may add any agenda item to a Council Meeting Agenda in keeping with the bylaw even if denied by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer. (Motion: Trevelyan)
(Passed 5-2 1st, 2nd, 3rd Reading - Mayor Knight and Cllr.Cheung opposed)
My Comment: In my opinion, a Council is elected, and if any member of Council wishes to discuss a topic, it should be judged by it's merits in open council rather than having its inclusion on the agenda denied. This rarely happens but it has.
2. 2026-2030 Financial Plan Budget Process.
- Council voted to continue the established budget timeline and process.
- Initial proposed property tax rate increase is 6.41%
- When asked what rate Council would like to aim for, the majority of Council voted to start at 2.5% (rate in inflation) and work up though no one has made any ' taxation rate line in the sand' - the CAO argued that this would mean a drastic $1.3m cut which could impact jobs. At this point the process is only starting.
3. Official Community Plan debate
- At the last meeting, Cllr.Bains put forth a motion asking staff to prepare an open house and a brief summary of the proposed OCP that may be shared with the public with a focus on heights and density.
- Staff reported in this meeting that they can not provide a 2+ page summary because heights and densities would be out of context, and they did not have the resources. Instead the CAO proposed hiring a consultant for $46000 to write a brief multi-page summary, an online survey, and an open house.
- Much debate but in the end it was decided to pay for an open house to share with residents major OCP changes for $10000 (Mayor Knight, Cllr.Lawrence, Cllr.Cheung opposed).
- Opponents argued that there has already been enough public consultation and this only delays the process.
- Proponents argued that all previous public consultation has only been to gather feedback. By contrast there has not been a single public consultation with Q&A opportunity outlining the finalized proposed OCP before the public hearing.
4. Painting the Second World War 25-Pdr Field Gun on City Hall. (Motion Cllr.Trevelyan)
- Council agreed (7-0) to paint the 25-Pdr Field Gun on City Hall. Paint is faded and down to bare metal in some spots.
- Volunteers from Armories will be able to help paint the gun at a cost of $500 for paint in the Spring/Summer.
My comment: To be this is an important piece of Canadian military history and a ever present reminder that freedom comes at a price, and keeping it in good condition is an act of respect for our veterans and fallen. When I brought this motion forward earlier in this council term, it was voted down, so I'm very pleased to see the change in votes! Thank you.
5. Committee and External Organization appointments
- One significant change, Cllr.Bains asked to be the chair of the Accessibility Committee and for me to return as Vice-Chair.
6. Request for Community Committees (Motion: Cllr.Trevelyan & Bains)
- Motion - to create an:
1. Economic Development and Marine Drive Revitalization Committee
2. Seniors Committee
3. Youth Committee
(Passed 4-3 - Mayor Knight, Cllr.Cheung, Cllr.Lawrence opposed)
Opponents: The CAO stated staff does not have the resources and we are capped at 4 committees. Mayor Knight argued she agrees in principal with the committees and would like them but we don't have the resources. Cllr.Cheung argued that her Public Art committee is already working on implementing recommendations from reports created during the previous 2018-2022 Council.
Proponents: Argued that in a recessionary time with a trade war we need an economic development committee for White Rock, and that Marine Drive needs attention. We have a large senior population and a desire to engage our youth. In addition, most other cities our size (Pitt Meadows, etc...)have 8-10+ committees and not 4.
****NOTE: The Committees are not approved, just for staff to come back after reviewing proposed terms of reference, and outlining costs and resource needs.****
7. Cell phone to be banned at Council Meetings
(passed 5-2 - Cllr.Trevelyan and Bains opposed.)
My comment: I know I have used my phone often to look up information during discussions, but I will be able to use a laptop or tablet instead. I have no strong opinions on this and can see both sides, so I'm happy to comply.
As always, this is not a complete list, and I encourage anyone to view the entire meeting unedited.
November 04, 2025
South Surrey Residents Turn Out In Force
Dozens of South Surrey residents turned out in force last evening at the Surrey council meeting.
The group was there to register their concern for a housing project in their neighburhood to be located @ 19th avenue and 152nd street.
The planned facility will include a comprehensive care component which may or may not include out patient and residential facilities for recovering drug addicts.
The group will be back in two weeks when they hope to appear before council as a registered delegation to speak directly to council of their concerns.
Join the WHITE ROCK 55+ Men's Group
Wednesday join in the group walk through Sunnyside Acres. start time 9 a.m.
It’s a flat, forested trail that’s well protected from the wind — ideal for stretching your legs and enjoying some good conversation.
Meet at the parking lot off 24th Avenue — five minutes early. There’s a slight chance of light rain around 9 a.m.
Hope to see you out there!
— WHITE ROCK 55+ MEN’S GROUP — Connection. Conversation. Community. Where good men find good company.
November 03, 2025
Missing Youth – Christopher Frost
Surrey Police Service (SPS) are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old boy.
Christopher Frost was last seen at approximately 2:20 pm on October 30, 2025, in the 13100 block of 106 Avenue in Surrey. He has not been seen or heard from since.
He is described as a White male, 5’3” tall, 125 lbs, with brown eyes and short dirty blonde hair. (Please see attached photo). He was last seen wearing grey sweatpants, a dark-coloured hoodie, and black Reebok shoes. He was carrying a black backpack with the word “HoodRich” on it. Christopher to stay out of contact with friends and family. Christopher likes to go to different malls in the Lower Mainland and may have gone to one today.
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Christopher Frost should contact Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and quote file 25-95581 (SP).
The Cloverdale Legion Remembers
The City of Surrey and the Cloverdale legion worked together to install a beautiful new crosswalk in Cloverdale near the legion.
November 01, 2025
The City of Surrey is renaming Senator Reid Park to North Ridge Park
“Our city prides itself on our diversity and on being welcoming to all people," said Laurie Cavan, general manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture. “It’s important that we listen to community feedback and ensure our parks and facilities reflect the City’s values.”
Named after Senator Thomas Reid, the park in South Newton 6115 136 St, Surrey was acquired in the 1980s and opened to the public in the 1990s. Recently, Surrey residents of Japanese descent provided feedback to the City regarding the park’s name, noting that Thomas Reid played a key role in injustices against Canadians of Japanese descent before, during, and after World War II.
As part of its ongoing commitment to reconciliation and education, the City has advanced key initiatives, including recently approved heritage features with integrated artworks at R.A. Nicholson Park and Inouye Park that acknowledge the painful experiences of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
The renaming of Senator Reid Park to North Ridge Park aligns with the City’s Parks & Facilities Naming Policy, which recommends avoiding politicians’ names in favour of those that reflect natural features, geographic location, heritage, or community input. This change also brings the park into alignment with the nearby elementary school of the same name.
The City will continue to review naming concerns and requests for both new and existing parks to ensure consistency with the policy.
There really is nothing more important than having a good steady supply of fresh clean drinking water. Living here in a rain forest, most people in the Pacific Northwest take tap water for granted. Over the years the Greater Vancouver Regional District followed by Metro Vancouver have spent a fortune building a supply management and purification system for our tap water. On the other end, the same government organization has spent an equal fortune on sewage treatment systems to take waste and effluent away from our homes, pump it to sewage treatment plants, clean it and then release it back into the environment. Obviously the two systems are intrinsically linked; clean water in and dirty water out.
Meet at the parking lot off 24th Avenue — five minutes early.
There’s a slight chance of light rain around 9 a.m.
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