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!
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!
Back To Work
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
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!!
Missing Person for Location –Ying Shi
UPDATE August 28 - Ying Shi, the missing person who was the subject of a public appeal on August 25, 2026, has been located safe and sound.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 62-year-old man.
Ying Shi was last seen at approximately 7:10 pm on August 24, 2026, in the area of 163 Street and 23A Avenue, Surrey. He was in the area walking and has not been seen or heard from since.
Ying Shi is described as an Asian male, approximately 5’9” tall with a slim build and black hair (see attached photo). He was last seen wearing a dark pullover, light coloured sweatpants, black high-top shoes/boots, and clear framed prescription glasses. He was carrying an orange reusable shopping bag.
Police and family are concerned for his health and well-being.
All attempts to locate Ying have been unsuccessful and police and family are concerned and requesting assistance from the public, media, and social media to assist in locating him. The public should be aware that police are actively searching the area and are requesting home or vehicle owners who have any CCTV or dashcam footage to contact SPS.
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Ying Shi is asked to contact 9-1-1 or Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2026-90608 (SP).
If you see Ying, consider staying with him or keep him in sight until police arrive.
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.
The legislature reconvenes on October 05.
August 23, 2026
Sixty Two Years Ago
See White Rock From The Water
The Plover is an 11-ton, 32-foot, 17-passenger foot ferry that sails for an excursion cruise leaving Blaine Harbor Marina (Gate 2) and sailing around Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor. Starting from the Gate 2 dock, you pass through the working harbor to the breakwater to Semiahmoo Bay. Observe soaring eagles, Cormorants, harbor seals, great blue herons, a variety of waterfowl, and views of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, White Rock and the towering Mt. Baker across Drayton Harbor. Built in 1944, the MV Plover is the oldest foot passenger ferry in Washington with the shortest route. The Plover is made of cedar and fir and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Until 1964, the Plover was used to shuttle workers to the Alaska Packers Salmon Cannery on Semiahmoo Spit, now home to Semiahmoo Resort-Spa-Golf. In the late 19th century, the cannery was one of the largest salmon canneries in the world.
Operating Schedule
Days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Departure Time: Hourly on the hour, starting at 12:00 PM
Departure Location: Gate 2, Blaine Harbor Marina Visitor's Dock
September Hours: Shifts to Saturdays only, from Noon to 5:30 PM
Adults (13 ): $9.00
Children (Ages 3–12): $4.00
Infants (Under 2):
Note: The historic MV Plover passenger ferry does not stop or pick up passengers on the Semiahmoo side anymore. It only departs from Blaine and then circles around the water views and returns back to Blaine
Dancing In The Moonlight
The final night of the four scheduled salsa dances in Memorial Park came to wonderful conclusion last evening.
The event draws more visitors to the waterfront every time a dance is hosted.
The organizers do a tremendous job, as a matter or fact let's work with the organizers to have more dances next summer.
A strong step forward for B.C.’s fish and seafood sector
Today’s renewed B.C. Fisheries Fund represents a joint $106.5-million investment from Canada and British Columbia over five years to help the sector grow, innovate and adapt to changing markets and environmental conditions.
The fund will support new technology and equipment, modern infrastructure, scientific partnerships and salmon habitat restoration, while putting a stronger focus on helping harvesters and processors reach new markets at home and around the world.
Yesterday I joined, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and she announced the British Columbia Fisheries Fund (BCFF), with this joint Canada-British Columbia investment of $106.5 million over five years.
The BCFF builds on the success of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), and will continue to support the conservation and recovery of wild Pacific salmon. Wild Pacific salmon are woven into the economy and the culture of coastal and Indigenous communities across British Columbia. Protecting the habitat they depend on, remains central to the work the BCFF will support. Projects funded through BCFF will build on BCSRIF’s work to restore and enhance salmon habitat to support British Columbia’s fish and seafood sector.
Market development and diversification for the commercial fishing sector is a new pillar in this Fish Fund renewal, and responds directly to what the sector is saying: reaching new markets is essential to competitive and resilient fisheries.
The Fund is built on four pillars. To be eligible, projects must align with at least one of the following areas:
Innovation – develop new products, processes, technologies or equipment that improve productivity, competitiveness, sustainability or market access in the sector;
Infrastructure – adopt, adapt or install new processes, technologies or equipment that improve productivity, competitiveness, sustainability or market access in the sector;
Scientific partnerships – improve knowledge or adaptive capacity in response to ecosystem changes and their impacts on commercial fisheries;
Market development and diversification – contribute to expanding market access and diversification, both within Canada and internationally, by reducing the impact of trade barriers while supporting growth in the value of British Columbia seafood products.
In case you missed it, the Royal Canadian Legion hit a very auspicious milestone this year, reaching the grand old age of 100 years on July 17. This included the Cloverdale Legion #6 and White Rock Legion #8 also achieving this same milestone and holding their 100th anniversary parties. These local Legions were not the only ones having a special anniversary this year, as the Crescent Legion #240 across from Crescent Park that was founded in 1951 turns 75 years old this summer. With the 100th year of the Royal Canadian Legion and the 75th anniversary of the Crescent Legion, it makes it a very special time for this little Legion
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