As excitement builds in Vancouver, the true costs of the World Cup are starting to show.
Vancouverites are being asked to pay a real price for these games, not just in taxes, but in disrupted medical care, heavier policing and lost access to public spaces.
If residents can’t even afford to attend, it’s fair to ask: who are these games really for?
DAVID DENHOFF the campaign manager for former federal cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay has quit and thrown his support behind rival candidate Caroline Elliott.
Findlay entered the race with significant momentum. An ERG National Research poll released in mid-February showed her commanding a substantial lead among those considering a BC Conservative membership, capturing 44 per cent first-choice support — more than double Caroline Elliott’s 19.5 per cent. Though a recent poll put PETER MILOBAR and CAROLINE ELLLIOTT far ahead of the other candidates in the Provincial Conservative leadership race.
All leadership candidates are required to submit $40,000 in fees to the party by April 1, followed by another $60,000 April 18.
Candidates are also responsible for repaying any loans they might take out. As well as paying vendors, suppliers and staff.
“I’d be surprised to see Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the final ballot,” said Denhoff.
Late Tuesday night Findlay posted a response, suggesting she had removed Denhoff as part of restructuring. “David played a major role on our team. He was never the official Campaign Manager,” Strong campaigns are built on structure, accountability and execution. That’s exactly what we were addressing last weekend. David played a major role on our team. He was never the official Campaign Manager. When someone is asked to step aside, there’s a right way to handle it. Endorsing a rival on your way out the door isn’t it. That’s not principled – that’s opportunistic. "
We Are The Champions
Congratulations to the White Rock Whalers on their playoff win in the Harold Brittain Conference Championship!
The Whalers took the championship in the best of 7 playoffs 4-1 over the Mission City Outlaws for an exciting series.
White Rock Whalers JR. A Hockey Club is a a proud member of the Pacific Junior Hockey League.
Their home Ice is Centennial Arena, White Rock.
Our other Junior hockey team that makes its home on the Semiahmoo Peninsula play their final regular home game this Sunday @ South Surrey Arena. (information below)
March 25, 2026
Maternity Ward Closes Again
The maternity unit at White Rock’s Peace Arch Hospital is facing its sixth and longest temporary closure of the year.
Beginning this morning ( Wednesday, March 25, at 8 a.m. until Tuesday, March 31, at 8 a.m.,) expectant parents will be diverted to other care facilities.
Six days marks the longest the unit has been forced to divert patients since the closures became a regular occurrence.
Fraser Health says the diversions are due to an ongoing shortage of OBGYNs after “unexpected departures.”
The timing of future diversions is “dynamic,” Fraser Health says, and may be announced on short notice in reaction to unexpected absences and doctors calling in sick.
“If you are in labour or have a pregnancy concern, please call the Maternity Unit first. Our staff will direct you to the appropriate hospital for care,” said the health authority in a post to social media.
Hats Off To Surrey
Join us every Wednesday evening this April at a different local park to plant large park trees and help grow Surrey’s urban forest. We’ll provide the tools and training; you bring the enthusiasm!
Meet your neighbours, bring a picnic, and be part of something special.
Everyone is welcome. Let’s make a difference, one tree at a time!
Join in the fun on EARTH DAY April 22 @ Crescent Park 5-7:30
Enter in off of Crescent Road proceed to parking lot
March 24, 2026
Juvenile bald eagle part of the West Beach rhythm.
This juvenile bald eagle has become part of the West Beach rhythm. Every so often it settles into that Gleditsia tree along the promenade, just hanging out above the walkway and watching the ocean like it’s checking on its territory.
People notice it, but not in a big dramatic way. Someone stops, looks up, nudges the person beside them. A couple of folks gather for a minute, then everyone keeps moving. Meanwhile the eagle just sits there, calm as anything, taking in the tide and the traffic.
Still in its mottled juvenile feathers, still figuring out the coastline, but clearly comfortable here. It’s pretty cool having a wild neighbour that drops by whenever it feels like it.
March 23, 2026
Police Investigating Shooting in Cloverdale
Surrey Police Service (SPS) and RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) are investigating an overnight shooting at a business in the Cloverdale neighbourhood.
At approximately 3:35 am on March 23, 2026, RCMP SPOSU members responded to reports of a shooting in the 5400 block of Production Boulevard, Surrey. Upon arrival, police located a business that had been damaged. Fortunately, nobody was injured as a result of the incident.
RCMP SPOSU General Investigation Unit (GIU) has taken conduct of the investigation. The investigation is in its early stages and investigators are continuing to gather evidence. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage, or who may know the identities of the suspects is asked to contact SPS’ non-emergency line at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca and quote file number 26-4396 (SP).
Looking for a scenic workout or a new way to explore White Rock?
Discover White Rock’s Hillside Walkways, a network of eight walkways connecting the waterfront to uptown.
With 1.5 km of paths and 777 stairs, they offer beautiful ocean views and a great way to stay active.
Take the stairs, enjoy the views, and see a different side of White Rock.
The City of Surrey and TransLink are working to update Surrey’s transit network. Movement has created our own plan for what we think transit in Surrey should look like.
Buses in Surrey are slow, indirect, overcrowded, and sometimes downright unpleasant to ride.
Surrey transit riders deserve better, so we’re proposing 3 big ideas which could improve your ride:
A reminder that speed limits in parks and playground zones are 30 km/h.
Please slow down and stay alert for children who may be walking, biking, or playing nearby.
Let’s help keep our community safe for everyone.
Workshop: Senior Driving
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
What are you doing to reduce your risk and improve your driving? Assess your driving skills and habits. Update your knowledge of vehicle safety features and road regulations.
Tuesday, March 31
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Avenue
While everyone thinks of the shorelines of Crescent Beach and White Rock as being the gem of the Semiahmoo peninsula, there is a very magical forest here that should be considered the hidden gem.
It is Redwood Park, located at 17900 20 Ave. overlooking the Hazelmere valley in south Surrey that Trip-advisor rates as the number two thing to do is Surrey, after Crescent Beach of course.
The movie SINNERS drew a record number of nominations at the Oscars.
Sinners (2025) won four Oscars including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler, Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and Best Original Score.
The film was nominated for a record-breaking 16 awards in total.
The background piece to SINNERS is the story of ROBERT JOHNSON.
As the story goes bluesman ROBERT JOHNSON went down to the "crossroads" in Clarksdale Mississippi and sold his soul to the devil, which is where the movie SINNERS apparently takes place.
Thought For The Day
Friday Night @ The White Rock Community Centre
Power doesn’t just rule; it persuades.
In every era, those in power propagate a story. Today, that story has become so ubiquitous that it is invisible. It tells us that individualism is the highest good, that the market is always right, and that there is no alternative.
The Invisible Doctrine investigates the origins and consequences of this pervasive world-view. From economic policy to pop culture, we expose how this doctrine shapes our lives, limits our imagination, and tightens its grip on our future. It’s time to make the invisible, visible
Location and Times:
White Rock Community Centre,
15154 Russell Ave,
White Rock
Doors open at 6:00PM,
Film starts at 6:30PM
Admission is by donation (suggested donation: $10).
Tomorrow In THE SUN
Yell It Like It Is
Tomorrow I sit down with JENNIFER TODD MAKI to talk about KINDNESS & COMMUNITY.
Why do I live in White Rock?
What is My history with White Rock and what is my vision for the future of OUR White Rock.
Friday Night @ The White Rock Community Centre
