BNSF railway will be conducting vegetation control beginning next Monday October 14. The spraying of glysophate will be administered along the entire length of the rail line from the Peace Arch to the rail bridge in Crescent Beach.
BNSF will do everything in their power to ensure the toxic spray will not spread any further than the rocky rail bed along our waterfront. Those with breathing concerns should consider staying way from the waterfront during the spray period.
October 12, 2024
Sailor's Delight
Last night @ dinner time the call went through the house "Come see the sunset." Red sky @ night sailors delight, and right they were. The skies are clear for a gorgeous sunny day.
Thank you to BILL HAWKE for another memory of our" city by the sea."
1. Go to the woods. Bring a cone home.
2. Put the cone in a pot with some soil - so that most of it stands out.
3. Every day water it with a small amount of water, as excess water makes the cones rot.
4. After some time, a tiny tree will appear.
5. Congratulations - you just started oxygen production and you have a piece of forest in your own home.
Thank You for doing something for nature!
October 11, 2024
Local Conservative Candidate Under Fire
WARNING: The language in this post is offensive. Discretion is advised.
A BC Conservative candidate is facing criticism after an offensive online comment he made about Palestinians resurfaced.
Brent Chapman, the Conservative candidate for Surrey-South is facing criticism after an offensive online comment he made about Palestinians resurfaced., made a Facebook comment in 2015 describing Palestinians as “little inbred walking talking breathing time bombs.”
Late Wednesday night, Chapman issued an apology for his comments.
“The language I used and the sentiments I expressed at that time towards Palestinians and members of the Islamic faith were completely unacceptable,” he said in a statement.
“They do not reflect who I am today or the respect and admiration I hold for the Palestinian and Muslim communities.”
He added that he wants to “offer (his) sincerest apologies to everyone hurt by my past words.”
Yesterday John Rustad said that he “accepted” Brent Chapman’s apology for a series of hateful posts targeting Muslims. Rustad did not say he had consulted with Muslim community leaders.
Last night, he ruled out asking Chapman to resign before even speaking to him.
On August 28, 2024, Rustad was asked by CFAX about the controversial views of his candidates. He said “racism” and “hate” were his lines in the sand:
Brent Chapman with Federal MP Kerry Lynne Findlay
Amazing August evening with my husband, Brent Chapman, featuring 450 guests and the @cityofwhiterock best vistas at the 8th annual Picnic on the Pier to benefit Peace Arch Hospital.
Northern Lights - Light Up Our Sky
A number of photographers were set for the light show last night over Crescent Beach's baby pier.
LISA NOLAN caught the action in the five Corners District of uptown White Rock.
With clear skies forecasted for the weekend we all may get lucky to see them again.
TransLink customers travelling to Vancouver Island can use Bridgeport Station on the Canada Line to connect with Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal via Route 620. Bus routes 257 and 250 also travel between downtown Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. Extra service will be added to routes 620 and 257 during the long weekend.
TransLink services on Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 14):
1-Zone fare for all modes of transit.
Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule.
The TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be closed.
Picture Perfect
We are looking for 12 scenic photos for our 2025 community calendar!
If you are interested in participating, please e-mail your original, high resolution photos from South Surrey or White Rock in landscape format to kerry-lynne.findlay@parl.gc.ca by November 1st!
Let’s showcase our beautiful community!
October 08, 2024
White Rock Council Rewind
-The White Rock Business Improvement Association received a mandate to continue operating for the next 5 years. Their close to 2 million dollar budget over that time period is designated to create an improved business landscape in White Rock.
- The White Rock warming centre is no closer to fruition. Advocates spoke to council on the need to house the homeless in our community by once again operating a daytime Warming Centre. The lack of a location and a final decision if it will be a full on warming Centre for three months daily, or whether it will only open on the Cold Weather Warning dates has still not been decided. the results of the city's online survey regarding the community feedback is listed below with the graph. Over 1600 individuals took the online survey.
- waterfront parking lots overnight hours were reviewed subsequently the waterfront parking lots will be closed from 2-5 a.m. daily.
- after more than a decade the city appears to be ready to move on beautifying the Helen Fathers Centre Street Walkway. Council has give the green light to spend roughly $100,000.00 to being the beautification of the city owned road end.
Motor Vehicle Fatality / Sullivan Area South Surrey
UPDATE OCTOBER 07 3 p.m.
Impairment believed to be contributing factor in weekend fatality in Surrey
The Surrey RCMP is updating the public that impairment by drugs is believed to be a contributing factor in a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on the weekend.
On October 5, 2024 at approximately 4:30 pm, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a fatal motor vehicle collision near 144 Street and Hyland Drive. A Ford F350 was travelling northbound on 144 Street when it crossed into oncoming traffic. The vehicle then collided with a bus stop bench injuring two pedestrians and causing damage to the surrounding property.
One male pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene and a second male pedestrian was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested on scene for the following offences:
Dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death
Impaired operation of a conveyance causing death
“The driver was treated at the hospital for minor injuries and was released from police custody pending further investigation,” say Sergeant Tammy Lobb, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer. “The Criminal Collision Investigation Team (CCIT) took conduct of this investigation and impairment by drugs is believed to be a contributing factor in this fatal collision”, added Sgt. Lobb.
The investigation is ongoing.
Motor vehicle collision – 144 Street & Hyland Drive
Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance with a motor vehicle collision that occurred on October 5, 2024 near 144 Street and Hyland Drive in Surrey.
On October 5, 2024 at approximately 4:30 in the afternoon , Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a fatal motor vehicle collision near 144 Street and Hyland Drive. A Ford F350 was travelling northbound on 144 Street when it crossed into oncoming traffic. The vehicle then collided with a bus stop bench injuring two pedestrians and causing damage to the surrounding property.
One 33 year old male was declared deceased at the scene. A second male in his 30’s received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The suspect vehicle and driver remained on scene and were arrested by RCMP Traffic Officers.
Drugs and speed have not been ruled out as contributing factors in this collision. The incident is still under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has further information is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca, quoting file number 2024-148935.
'Long John' Henderson dies at 91, was Bruins' oldest living goalie
Ahead of his time, employed crouching style because of 6-foot-5 frame
John Henderson, who had been the Boston Bruins' oldest living goalie, died Friday in White Rock following an illness. At 91, he was the NHL’s second-oldest goalie, second only to Hall of Fame legend Glenn Hall, who turned 93 on Oct. 3.
Henderson, nicknamed “Long John” for his extraordinary height of 6-foot-5, was just nine years younger than the Bruins, who on Dec. 1 will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first game in franchise history.
The native of Toronto, born March 25, 1933, played in 46 regular-season NHL games, all for Boston, appearing in 45 games in 1954-55, then one more in 1955-56. He played twice in the 1955 postseason, losing each games.
Henderson was credited with 15 regular-season wins, 14 losses and 16 ties, with a 2.58 goals-against average, .857 save percentage and five shutouts.
NAUGHTY BY NATURES rocking White Rock. Video by Gene Greenwood, and the guitar slinger in the video JAMES SHEPHERD turns up around town all the time rocking the honk tonks on the beach and uptown.
Joke Of The Day
A journalist asked Tim Cook why iPhones are so expensive
"Well", said Tim Cook, "that's because the iPhone replaces a whole bunch of devices. A phone, a camera, a watch, a music player, a video player, a PDA, a voice recorder, a GPS navigator, a flashlight, a calculator, a portable gaming console, and many other things. Surely, a high price is worth paying to replace so many devices!"
"Then why are Androids so much cheaper?", asked the journalist.
"Because," said Tim Cook, "an Android replaces just one device. The iPhone."
Thought For The Day
Community Events
It’s that time of year!
The Annual White Rock BIA awards are back and voting is OPEN NOW!
Nominate your favourite businesses from across our 4 districts: Uptown, East Beach, West Beach and Five Corners.
The five businesses in each category that receive the most nominations will go on to a final round of voting to choose the winners!
You don’t need to be a White Rock resident in order to participate- voting is open and FREE to everyone who loves White Rock businesses and our community!
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