Warming up before your workout or activity helps prepare you physically and mentally for physical exertion.
Warming up raises body temperature and heart rate. This enables more oxygen-rich blood to circulate throughout your body, preparing the muscles and “greasing” the joints to move them through a full range of motion.
Surrey council last evening approved licenses for 12 cannabis stores within Surrey to be operated by 8 different companies.
In South Surrey the store will be located on Croydon Drive by LIGHTBOX ENTERPRISES under the name BURB CANNABIS. Other locations will be Newton, Guildford, Fleetwood and Whalley Centre.
The Semiahmoo First Nation says it lives with a stark, daily reminder of the need to fix problems with Metro Vancouver’s sewer systems.
Semiahmoo Chief Harley Chappell said a lot of the contamination problems come from agricultural run-off that seeps into the Campbell River as it wends its way across Surrey and flows into the bay.
But problems are also related to storm sewers cross-connected with Metro’s sanitary sewers, either historically, illegally or inadvertently.
TransLink will provide free transit to past and present veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Day, in honour of their service and sacrifice.
The following eligible members can present their badge, military ID, Veteran’s Service card, or appear in uniform to receive complimentary transit:
Veterans
Active members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Police, Fire, and BC Ambulance personnel
Canadian Coast Guard members
Officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Eligible riders will not need to tap their Compass Card on Remembrance Day when using the bus or HandyDART. SkyTrain and SeaBus service will be free from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with one accessible fare gate open at all stations during these hours.
November 05, 2024
BC Hydro Sub-station goes Boom!
If you live near the Peace Arch Hospital and your power went out on Monday, here is the reason why.
It appears that a barbeque cover or a patio chair cover was blown off one of the upper decks at the Altus condo building. It flew through the air into the BC Hydro power station next door.
It landed on the top of a piece of electrical equipment, shorting it out and immediately catching fire.
BC Hydro crews were able to get the power back on soon afterwards but still had a charred mess to clean up.
Still In The Dark
South Surrey/Crescent Beach and White rock were hit hard yesterday with power outages as a result of the high winds which at times hit 100knh bear the water. There are still some outages in our area, crews hope to have the power back on asap today.
White Rock
Surrey
Through Road
Regular reader and contributor to the White Rock Sun LISA NOLAN got a beautiful shot of the newly completed section of Johnston Road that has been closed for months.
Pedestrians, cars and certainly shop owners welcome the re-opening of the section of Johnston Road between Thrift and Russell avenue.
With Environment Canada warning of a severe storm hitting the Lower Mainland tonight, the Surrey White Rock Extreme Weather Response has been activated. Two emergency sites will be open to provide extra spaces for people to take shelter from the weather.
Surrey Alliance Church, 13474 96 Ave.: Open between 9:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., it offers 30 beds for adults (19+). It's wheelchair-accessible. No pets. No showers. Dinner and breakfast available. Can accommodate couples. Phone 672-337-3649
South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre, 14601 20 Ave.: Open between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., it offers 45 beds for adults (19+). Accessible, pet-friendly, meals provided. Call 778-240-6907.
Rain is expected to begin shortly after midnight across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with peak rainfall intensity on Monday morning, according to a special weather statement from Environment Canada.
Dozens of families took the White Rock Fire & Rescue crew up on their offer to help dispose of their pumpkins at THE PUMPKIN SMASH which has now quickly become an annual tradition.
Yesterday in the back lot of the fire hall everyone gathered to watch children toss their pumpkins from the tower in the back of the hall.
A raffle took place which raised hundreds of dollars to aid the great work the Fire and Rescue crew do in our community.
It was also announced the much loved BREAKFAST WITH SANTA will return this December
Waterfront Winter Season parking rates are in effect now from 10 a.m. to midnight 7 days a week.
Rates are $2.50/hour with a $8.00 daily rate available in the Montecito and West Beach Parkades. For details visit https://tinyurl.com/2v647n67.
B.C. Lions Saskatchewan Roughriders
B.C. Lions can’t bluff Riders, fold when chips are down in West Semi-Final
In a home Grey Cup year, the B.C. Lions needed a playoff ace up their sleeve to salvage their reputation. Instead, they played the same hand against the Saskatchewan Roughriders that they’d been dealt all season, getting exposed in a 28-19 West Semi-Final loss far less close than the box score would suggest.
Saskatchewan now heads to Winnipeg for the Western Final on Nov. 9.
The winner of that game will represent the west in the 2024 Grey Cup here in Vancouver Sunday November 17.
BC LIONS kicker SEAN WHYTE is in the running for the leagues' OUTSTANDING PLAYER AWARD.
WHYTE was born and raised in White Rock graduating from Earl Marriott high.
November 02, 2024
Joint patrols successful in Halloween and Diwali response - Surrey RCMP & Bylaw Enforcement
Halloween night Surrey RCMP had additional frontline officers working enhanced patrols in addition to working jointly with the Bylaw Enforcement Team who also had additional resources working throughout the evening.
Between 4:00 pm on October 31st and 4:00 am on November 1st, Surrey RCMP received 340 total calls for service which included 39 calls related to fireworks use.
Thankfully there were no notable or significant events through the evening. The overall theme was fireworks, with reports of disturbances, mischief, disputes, abandoned 911 calls and suspicious occurrences making up a large portion of the remaining calls for service.
Earlier this month, Surrey City Council increased fines related to the sale and use of fireworks. Halloween and Diwali often see a rise in unauthorized fireworks, which can cause injuries, property damage, and distress to animals. To discourage illegal fireworks use, new penalties have been introduced:
Fireworks Bylaw: Minimum $400 fine, maximum $50,000 fine.
Municipal Ticket Information (MTI): Maximum $1,000 fine.
Bylaw Enforcement Notice (BEN): Maximum $450 fine.
Surrey launching $29.5M road widening program in Campbell Heights
...16th Avenue to be Increased to 4 Lanes
During the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Surrey City Council will consider the first contract as part of a larger $29.5M investment for the Campbell Heights Road Improvements program. Council will vote Monday on the first $1.2M contract for Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. The project scope includes arterial four-lane widenings on significant roads such as 16 Avenue, 192 Street, and 24 Avenue, alongside collector road upgrades on 28 Avenue. This work is part of a comprehensive initiative to modernize the transport landscape, accommodating the community's growth and increasing traffic needs.
“Through this project, we are taking a decisive step forward in enhancing transportation infrastructure in the rapidly developing Campbell Heights industrial area,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “With Surrey having more available industrial land than anywhere else in the region, it is crucial that we invest in the necessary infrastructure to support this growth. We are committed to investing in transportation systems that not only encourage economic expansion but also enhance the quality of life for our residents. By prioritizing these improvements, we are ensuring that Campbell Heights remains a competitive and attractive destination for businesses, ultimately benefiting the entire community.”
The roadwork includes widening the road corridors to include additional travel lanes, improved traffic movements at intersections, and integrated cycling-walking facilities. The consultant agreement for this first contract includes detailed design services along with construction administration and inspection services required during construction of this project, subject to Council approval of a construction contract award in the future.
In line with responsibly managing the city’s natural resources, the city is also actively working to minimize the impact on existing trees while implementing the necessary road expansions. The design process will focus on narrowing road corridors to limit tree removal as much as possible.
The completion of the initial design work is anticipated by Spring 2025, with the phased construction expected to commence in Summer 2025 and finalize by the end of 2026. This timeline is designed to efficiently address the ongoing infrastructure needs while minimizing disruption to the community.
Funding for this contract is available in the 2024 Transportation Budget.
Langley RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Jane Whitehouse
.....reported missing on October 25, 2024.
Jane was driving a grey Dodge Grand Caravan.
Jane was last seen at approximately 10:10 am on October 25, 2024 in Aldergrove. There are social media reports that her vehicle was found stuck in a washout up East Harrison Road (East side of Harrison Lake).
Jane was last seen wearing a green jacket.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jane is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
November 01, 2024
Halloween Rewind
A trip around the Peninsula last night confirmed the "Spirit of Halloween" is alive and well.
Diane the creator of the spectacular display on Victoria avenue along with her friend Mary Lou were enjoying an evening talking to the children trick or treaters that stopped by. The display will be up for a few days. Just west of Maple street on Victoria avenue.
Beezlebub Beerlebub
Bill & Raina of White Rock Beach Beer were in the spirit of the night. Along with goodies for the kids, takeaway samples of White Rock Beach Beer for parents
How is this for a unique Halloween decoration? Does it look familiar?
It's the huge inflatable lion head that the BC Lions football team runs through at BC Place.
It's set up near Ocean Cliff school in Ocean Park at the home of the Uproar Dance Team manager.
BC Lions, Pride of Surrey!
Staff at White rock city hall turned out yesterday in a wide variety of costumes, Four of the city staff felt the best place for their picture was the pickleball courts at Centennial Park.
..and to wrap the fun up in a big bow, TOM SAUNDERS channeled LEONARD COHEN singing MONSTER MASH!
RCMP Clampdown On South Surrey Crescent Beach Break Ins
Surrey RCMP is advising the public of a series of break and enters into single-family residences that have occurred in the areas of Panorama Ridge, South Surrey and Crescent Beach.
The Surrey RCMP Property Crime Target Team has conduct of this investigation and officers believe these events to be linked to residential break and enters in other jurisdictions in the Lower Mainland.
The suspects allegedly work in a team of three; targeting large-scale homes between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm when the homes are unoccupied. The method of entry has primarily been to break the glass on the patio door. Once inside, the thieves mainly steal high-value items including jewelery such as rings and watches, as well as cash, and purses.
Investigators believe the thieves are surveilling properties before they strike; therefore, we encourage residents to keep their homes secure, look out for each other as neighbours and call police to report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals, says Sergeant Tammy Lobb, Media Relations Officer with Surrey RCMP.
The suspects are described as follows:
Suspect 1: Heavy built male, 6’3 tall, wearing a hoody, dark colored sweat pants and a balaclava.
Suspect 2: Muscular built male, 6’0 tall, wearing a hoody, dark colored sweat pants and a balaclava.
Suspect 3: Slender built male, 5’8 tall, wearing a hoody, dark colored sweat pants and a balaclava.
All three suspects tighten their hood strings around their balaclavas to conceal their facial features.
Surrey RCMP held a block watch meeting this week to educate residents on home security and when to call police and another meeting will be planned soon, said Sgt. Lobb. Residents may see an increased police presence in these neighbourhoods as Surrey RCMP conducts additional patrols.
Anyone who may have information regarding these break and enters is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
October 31, 2024
Stayte Road Drug Bust
Surrey RCMP Drug Unit executed search warrants at two Surrey homes to disrupt the drug supply for a street level drug trafficking network.
On October 17, 2024, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit with the assistance of Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team (SGET), executed two search warrants. One in the 16000-block of 16 Avenue and second in the 13600-block of 100 Avenue. The following was seized during the search:
4 oz - suspected Fentanyl;
2.5 oz - suspected Cocaine;
1.5 oz - suspected Methamphetamine;
$5,585.00 cash
2 x Cellphone
The investigation remains ongoing for the forensic examination and lab analysis of the seized items. A report to Public Prosecution Service of Canada will be drafted and charges recommended for the suspects involved.
If you suspect a person is selling drugs, or a residence is being used for drug trafficking, call your local police. Any amount of information could be crucial to police to identify the suspects and obtain evidence that would bring them to court. Our community members are our eyes and ears and play a significant role in keeping the city safe, says Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha Media Relations Officer with the Surrey RCMP.
Anyone wishing to report information about possible drug trafficking is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
Welcome to The Bulk Barn
Bulk Barn store will be opening tomorrow (Friday)to serve South Surrey and White Rock. Bulk Barn's newest outlet is located in Peninsula Village in South Surrey on 24th avenue.
Bulk Barn offers a truly distinctive shopping experience that stands apart from traditional grocery stores. By focusing on bulk purchasing, we empower customers to precisely buy the quantities they need, reducing waste and promoting sustainable shopping habits. This approach is not only economical but also environmentally friendly, as we encourage the use of reusable containers as a way to minimize packaging waste.
We sell a variety of products, from pantry staples like grains, spices, and baking supplies to specialty items such as organic foods, snacks, candy, and even pet treats! This extensive selection allows our customers to explore new ingredients and customize their purchases to suit their dietary needs and preferences. Whether someone is a health-conscious shopper, an aspiring chef, or simply looking to try something new, Bulk Barn truly has something for everyone.
The opening of our new location in White Rock represents a fantastic opportunity for the community to experience the uniqueness of Bulk Barn while enjoying the benefits of shopping in bulk.
A cute look at a couple of Golden Retrievers and a Husky meeting their new kitty cat
Joke Of The Day
A politician visits a small tribal community
At a town hall meeting, the politician confidently proclaims, "I promise to lower food prices for everyone!" Without missing a beat, the chief shouts, "Oompa!" and the crowd erupts in applause.
Feeling emboldened, the politician continues, "I assure you, affordable healthcare for all!" This time, the chief's voice booms even louder, "OOMPA OOMPA!" The audience gives a standing ovation, clapping non-stop for an entire minute.
Walking out with a pep in his step after the meeting, the politician is momentarily stopped by the chief who warns, "Watch your step! Don't step on that Oompa over there."
Thought For The Day
Community Events
Bear Creek Lights returns November 2 to 16
Tickets are now available for Surrey's popular Bear Creek Lights, a free event that transforms Bear Creek Park into a dazzling wonderland. Running from November 2 to 16, families can enjoy a magical, one-kilometre walking loop filled with captivating light displays that enhance the park’s natural beauty. While the event is free, tickets are required for entry, with time slots available every 30 minutes between 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Limited drop-in opportunities are also available. Select nights will feature family-friendly activities and there will be food trucks every night.
Bear Creek Lights is one of many events hosted by Surrey Parks to inspire residents and visitors to connect with nature, celebrate the beauty of our parks, and promote environmental stewardship, all in support of building a healthy, vibrant community.
Warming up before your workout or activity helps prepare you physically and mentally for physical exertion.
Warming up raises body temperature and heart rate. This enables more oxygen-rich blood to circulate throughout your body, preparing the muscles and “greasing” the joints to move them through a full range of motion.
