Christine Kinnie (Green Party) and Ernie Klassen (Liberal Party) are confirmed, at press time Conservative MP Kerry Lynne Findlay had not committed to the Town Hall.
Our SURREY EAGLES the defending BCHL champions dropped game 1 Friday night to Alberni valley Bulldogs by a score of 3-1 for the Bulldogs.
Last night game 2 at the south Surrey rec centre saw our EAGLES bounce back with a 5-1 win.
The best of 5 series now moves to Alberni tied 1-1.
Games 3&4 will be played on the island . If necessary game 5 will be back here in south Surrey
April 04, 2025
White Rock OCP Review/North Bluff Corridor Study
White Rock staff were on hand last evening at the community centre to roll out a first look for residents for planned changes in the future of how White Rock is developed. A pair of display cards were very interesting.
When Was Your Residence Built?
How Much Is Your Home Worth?
A number of the display cards allowed attendees to have their input on services and design of the various sections of the North Bluff Corridor
At the beginning of each council meeting members of the community and can simply ask staff and council questions direct. Last evening a host of topics were discussed. Infrastructure on GOGGS AVENUE east-side needs attention sooner than later as there was a water main break last week, the second this year. Residents of 1220 Fir Street were on hand to express their concern about the highrise hub uptown as well as possible plans for a four storey building on the current community hub location.
- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
- Council approved a request by staff for funding to replace the last half of streetlights with new LED lights.
- Initial review of an application for a four storey building to be located @ 14981/14985 Marine Drive. Staff recommended council hold off the application until the Marine Drive study is completed in late 2026
- Dogs on leash on the promenade during the summer months in the hours 5:30 a.m. - a.m. received a third reading. Final reading will be considered at the next council meeting.
- The 5 year Financial Plan received final reading.
City of Surrey proposes 2.8% general property tax increase
City of Surrey’s 2025-2029 General Operating and Capital Budgets are now available for the public to view. The Budgets have been formulated based on direction from Surrey Council, reflecting City strategies, resource requirements to maintain service delivery and feedback on community priorities obtained during the City’s budget engagement process.
The property tax increases proposed in the 2025 General Operating Budget are as follows:
2.8% General Property Tax increase (approximately $77 for the average assessed single-family home) to fund:
General inflationary pressures
Hiring of additional 20 Fire Services positions and 10 bylaw positions for 2025, as well as funding 25 police positions.
City-wide operations
1% Roads and Traffic Levy (approximately $27 for the average assessed single-family home)
If the proposed increases are approved, the City’s portion of property taxes for the average assessed single family home in the City of Surrey would be $3,169, which would place Surrey in the bottom third of the region for property taxes collected for the respective average assessed home in Metro Vancouver.
Among other key initiatives, the City is moving forward with transformative projects ranging from a 10,000-seat Sports and Entertainment Arena and an Interactive Art Museum—both set to become cornerstones of Surrey’s emerging City Centre Entertainment District - to smaller investments including an Ash-Scattering Pier off the banks of the Fraser River.
The proposed Capital Plan also includes moving ahead with the new Newton Community Centre, as well as a significant $446 million investment in capital road works over five years to enhance the City’s transportation infrastructure.
A public meeting of the Finance Committee will be held April 14, 2025 at 1pm to consider the 2025 Budget.
The public can provide comments in person at the Finance Committee meeting or through written submissions
(email clerks@surrey.ca or fill out an online form). The deadline for written comments is April 11, 2024.
The 2025 General Operating and Capital Program Budget reports can be found at the following links:
Friends, family and fans of local artist ELIZABETH HOLLICK turned out in droves Friday evening to the White Rock Playhouse to pay tribute to ELIZABETH.
Hundreds of sketches, art books and paintings were given away, raffled off or auctioned off to those in attendance.
Last summer ELIZABETH suffered a stroke which has necessitated that she be moved to a care home. Elizabeth was in attendance and took a time to visit with each of the well wishers.
An unforgettable evening of art! Elizabeth Hollick had a stroke, and to make room to support her care she has decided she would like to give away 70 original paintings. Free!
As well, there will be a small number of paintings to purchase through an auction and 100 filled sketch books (also free!)
Elizabeth Hollick is known for her decades of community involvement, through murals including “The Wonderful Year We Fell In Love” outside the playhouse. She is also the founder of the Larger than Life drawing group, and was awarded the Order of White Rock for her service to the community. Her cheerfulness, humour and generous nature are beloved in White Rock.
It only seemed appropriate the event be held at THE PLAYHOUSE uptown that a number of years ago was adorned with a beautiful mural created by ELIZABETH.
...an they're off
Supporters of South Surrey/White Rock Liberal candidate ERNIE KLASSEN turned out yesterday afternoon at the Peace Arch to be a part of the official kick off for KLASSEN'S election campaign.
KLASSEN told the crowd he chose the Peace Arch as a symbol of one of the defining issues of this years election, Canada's sovereignty.
He related how his mother and family had fled the Ukraine in the 40's to come to this wonderful new world of Canada to build a life and a family.
Sunday, April 6th at 2pm for the Josh Roberts Hot Five!
Today Easty Listening Sunday @ Legion 008
Video Of The Day
On August 21, 1964 the Fab Four played Seattle for the first time. The band returned in Auagust 1966 when they played two concerts in one day in Seattle. An afternoon show and an evening performance.
To amuse themselves in the off hours the boys had fun fishing from their Edgewater Hotel room.
Joke Of The Day
A trombone player and an accordion player are playing a New Years's eve gig at a local club..
The place is packed and everybody is absolutely loving the music .. shortly after midnight, the club owner comes up to the duo and says, "You guys sound great .. everybody loves you .. I'd like to know if the two of you are free to come back here next New Year's eve to play ?? ...
The two musicians look at each other then to the club owner .. and the trombone player says "Sure .. we'd love to ..
Is it OK if we leave our stuff here ??"
Thought For The Day
Community Events
Rotary Club of White Rock's Kicks Off today
CHARITY ROTARY BOOK SALE
April 4 & 5: 10am - 6pm. Books $3 ea
April 6 & 7 10am - 4pm Books $2 ea
April 8: 10am - 4pm $10 / bag
*TEACHERS & CHARITIES* - BOOKS ARE FREE STARTING AT 2PM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8
*Bring your own bags*
Location: Peace Arch Curling Centre, 1475 Anderson St. White Rock
**Limited Free Parking available. Car pool or use public transit**
BOOK DONATIONS VERY WELCOME:
Drop off at blue bin behind Rotary Field house before the sale and at the book sale.
FRED PARTRIDGE and "The Dame"
