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Pastel Morning / CORRY KRITICOS photo
Where You Can Vacation And Be Home The Same Day
Night Owl
Check all the great entertainment this week around the Semiahmoo Peninsula.
WAILIN WALKER's Summer Dance party is our "pick of the week!"
When AL & the band set to rockin' old CLIB 240 turns into a Texas roadhouse.
Blues rock at its finest.
Local News
June 17, 2026
Watch the WORLD CUP today on a giant screen
The City of Surrey will broadcast over 100 of the FIFA WORLD CUP games on a giant screen in the Surrey City Hall Plaza.
Some of the games will have live performers on the plaza between games.
The City of Surrey has announced that Holland Park will serve as the fourth Soccer Fan Zone, hosting live screenings of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Bronze and Final matches on July 18 and 19. The addition creates another free, accessible space for residents and visitors to gather and celebrate the tournament, joining Civic Plaza, Cloverdale Agriplex and South Surrey Athletic Park.
The announcement was made during the official launch of Surrey Soccer Fan Zones at Civic Plaza, where thousands of fans gathered to watch Canada's opening FIFA World Cup 26™ match and take part in soccer-themed activities and entertainment.
Fan zone locations and dates:
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Civic Plaza, June 11-July 15
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Cloverdale Agriplex, July 1-19
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South Surrey Athletic Park, July 14-19
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Holland Park, July 18-19
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones are a free, summer-long celebration of soccer featuring more than 100 live match broadcasts at four locations.
June 13, 2026
Can't Afford A Bathing Suit...Don't Worry
Crescent Rock Naturists
You will find this painted umbrella and concrete stand left down at the beach.
Feel free to use it to beat the heat this summer.
Four more stands coming, all compliments of the local Crescent Legion #240.
Official Nude Beach far south end of Crescent Beach
The City of White Rock is exploring a new surface for the Generations Playground Splash Pad following a few minor incidents of children slipping on the surface.
We will let you know when the SPALSH PAD will reopen.
Enjoy a dazzling fireworks show lighting up the sky at 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. Great viewing spots include Memorial Park, West Beach, and East Beach.
FIFA Security Concerns Close Gates
Border officials have erected flimsy barricade fences all over Peace Arch Park.
The official reason is extra security for the current month long FIFA WORLD CUP soccer matches in Vancouver.
June 12, 2026
Surrey Police Board Announcement
PERM JAWANDA has been named by the Surrey Police Board as its next chair following a turbulent week of leadership changes at the Surrey Police Service.
Jawanda is set to be officially sworn in this week June 17, replacing former chair Harley Chappell, who resigned after the sudden departure of former Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski.
The City of White Rock is inviting residents to help shape the future of walking, cycling, and rolling in the community by providing input to the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP evaluates active transportation projects that make our roads safer to travel for everyone who walks, rolls and cycles in our community.
Projects have been identified through the City’s Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Master Plan (ITIMP) and have been evaluated using a consistent set of criteria, including safety, network connections, use, and more.
Visit www.talkwhiterock.ca/atp and view the top active transportation projects and share your feedback using the guest-book or ask questions by Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
The City is partnering with HUB for an Open House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Miramar Plaza or the White Rock Community Centre (weather dependent).
HUB Cycling will be offering bike inspections and minor servicing, along with information about their programs. HUB Cycling is a BC-based non-profit dedicated to making cycling more accessible through education, events, advocacy, and community-based volunteer committees, including the Surrey & White Rock committee. Learn more about HUB Cycling at www.hubcycling.ca
June 8, 2026
Award-Winning Day for White Rock’s float at the Hyack Parade!
The City of White Rock’s float proudly brought home Best Parade Float and the City of New Westminster's Mayor’s Award at the Hyack Parade in New Westminster.
 
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and the enthusiastic crowd whose energy helped make the day so memorable
The City’s draft 2025 Annual Report is now available for public submissions and questions. The 2025 Annual Report includes audited financial statements, a summary of 2025 milestones, a progress report on the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Priorities, financial reporting, and statements from the Mayor and CAO.
The 2025 Annual Report will be presented at the Monday, June 22, 2026 Council meeting. Public submissions and questions will be received in person at the meeting or by emailing ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca by 12:00p.m. [noon] on Monday, June 22, 2026.
The meeting will be streamed live and archived through the City’s web-streaming service.
Copies of the 2025 Annual Report are available for public inspection on the City website, the Corporate Administration Office at City Hall or the White Rock Library.
June 12, 2026
Sentences Imposed Ocean Park SPS Shooting Investigation
Three men have entered guilty pleas and been sentenced in connection to a February 2026 shooting incident.
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 3:50 am, Surrey Police Service (SPS) members assigned to Project Assurance, working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section, were patrolling in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood when reports came in of shots fired and a small fire outside a residence near Crescent Road and 132 Street. The three accused were arrested by SPS officers a short time later near 28 Avenue and 140 Street.
SPS’s Major Crime Section led the investigation and in collaboration with officers on SPS’s Project Assurance, were able to secure evidence leading to the charges against Harjot Singh, a 21-year-old male, Taranveer Singh, a 19-year-old male, and Dayajeet Singh Billing, a 21-year-old male. All three were initially charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. The original news release can be found here:Three Men Arrested and Charged with Firearm Offence | Surrey Police.
On June 9, 2026, the three men entered guilty pleas and were sentenced in Surrey Provincial Court.
Taranveer Singh pleaded guilty to reckless discharge of a firearm and has received a sentence of five years, less time served.
Dayajeet Singh pleaded guilty to throwing an explosive substance and has received a sentence of 27 months, less time served.
Harjot Singh pleaded guilty to throwing an explosive substance and has received a sentence of 25 months, less time served.
Thought for the Day
TNT The Naked Truth
Don Pitcairn
June 15, 2026
Setting The Stage
I doubt there is anyone living on the Semiahmoo peninsula who watches the weather here more than myself. I am outdoors so much either working, playing or relaxing that I'm barely housebroken. Because of this I follow multiple weather forecasting sites looking at hourly, 3-day, weekly and 14-day forecasts. I also obsess over meteorological data both current and historical to gauge how our weather is doing. Once we get into the late spring and summer, I follow local changes in the sprinkling restrictions issued by Metro Vancouver so that I know what water usage is allowed, what is prohibited, and how large the fine is if By-law officers arrive at my door when the sprinkler is running when it shouldn't be.
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Spark Labs, a youth-led organization founded by six local high school students and one of the co-organizers of the 2026 White Rock Badminton Tournament, taking place from June 20–22, 2026, at Grandview Heights Secondary School in South Surrey.
What began as a friendship among six local high school students with a shared love of badminton has grown into Spark Labs, an organization that uses sports and STEM education as platforms for community service. Through partnerships and co-organized charitable initiatives, the team has helped raise more than CAD $100,000 in support of organizations including Peace Arch Hospital and other community initiatives, while engaging hundreds of young people in educational and volunteer programs.
The White Rock Badminton Tournament is a Badminton BC-recognized event and has grown into one of the region's largest community badminton gatherings. Last year, the tournament welcomed more than 300 players and families from across Surrey and the Lower Mainland, bringing together participants of all ages through competition, volunteerism, and community engagement.
This year's tournament will feature divisions ranging from U13 players to masters categories for athletes aged 70+, 85+, and even 100+, creating a unique opportunity for multiple generations to connect through sport.
White Rock/Crescent Beach Daily Tide Chart
Waterfront West Beach Live Camera
Check the weather @ the beach 24/7
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