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1908

At its peak, there were 4 passenger trains daily arriving in White Rock from the north and the south.

In 1950, passengers were being picked up 3 times daily between Seattle and Vancouver, but by 1975 all passenger services to White Rock stopped.

Where You Can Vacation...and be home the same day

 

 

 

Yell It Like It Is

RIP Doug E

.........always up for "A Good Time"

The "Night Owl" himself has left this world.

As I was starting my day yesterday I noticed this post Facebook post from long time White Rocker and now my Baja Mexican senorita KIM ANGEL.

I learned today that one of my most beloved souls on this planet and a true friend just left this dimension. His biggest touch to me, when we first met, was to never miss the opportunity to express your love to the people or the experiences that we are so gifted to be blessed with. So with that...

Have I told you today....?

You are forever in my heart. Thank you for your friendship, wisdom, humour, and most of all for your ability to love and dance without inhibition. See you again, I truly hope.

Kim

A history lesson and my goodbye to a dear friend.

Back in 2007 when I first pushed the upload button and launched THE WHITE ROCK SUN, one of the main features I wanted to have was a live music section.

White Rock has always had a rich history of great local musical talent.

One night I met a gentleman I believe at the Beecher Street cafe in Crescent Beach. I had seen this fellow around the honky tonks and ice houses over the years. His name was DOUG LACHANCE, that evening he invited my wife and I to his home in Langley for a dinner party. At the end of the lovely evening DOUG said as we were leaving "Say can I catch a ride with you back to THE ROCK?" I checked my watch and it was going on 11 o'clock. I thought it somewhat strange in that he was travelling solo and his wife was not coming with us. As we headed out I asked him where in White Rock could I drop him off? His reply was "Oh anywhere along the strip." I said well how about The Sandpiper? Doug replied "Perfect."

I knew right then and there I had found the perfect person to write a local music column. DOUG jumped at my offer. It was DOUG that came up with the moniker NIGHT OWL.

Right up until he moved up to the Sunshine Coast to be near his son and grandchildren, DOUG E weekly kept us on top of who was playing where?

When the clubs closed down the party a lot of the times moved to DOUG'S place on Parker street. Local blues legend JASON BUIE was more than happy to go toe to toe musically with DOUG as they chased the sunrise. I only made one or two of the legendary parties but somewhere someone has the pictures of DOUG E surrounded by a bevy of local beauties rocking the night away at his house.

One night over a tall one or two DOUG said to me "Hey Dave you worked in the music business for years, did you ever meet any of the guys from TROOPER?" I said yes in fact I know lead singer RA McGUIRE who makes his home here in White Rock.

DOUG said "Well I have told everyone I know that when I pass I want them to turn up the stereo and play "We're Here For A Good Time."

You bet I will DOUG E.

Thank you for your friendship and all you did to help grow The White Rock Sun, fly high.......... Night Owl!

David Chesney

Editor/Publisher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local News

November 13, 2026

Yeah.......... Bright Walk Is Coming Back!

Join us for an evening full of magic and cheer during the opening night and tree lighting of Bright Walk in White Rock on Saturday, November 28. Inspired by our iconic waterfront, the City is proud to present an expanded light display this year featuring marine theme installations and more than 50,000 dazzling lights that will transform Memorial Park into a festive destination through January 10, 2027.

Opening night will feature free, family-friendly entertainment for everyone.

The evening begins with the ceremonial tree lighting and the mischievous Grinch, followed by festive musical performances by BC youth ensemble ShowStoppers and vintage holiday vocal trio The Agency Singers performing 1940s-style Christmas carols. Enjoy fun, interactive activities including kids' crafts, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, custom ornament making with Thrifty Foods, and a festive Christmas Market at the White Rock Museum and Archives. Over at the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting and offering free photos throughout the evening.

This year's light display offers plenty of photo-worthy moments, including the popular Light Tunnel, new sea-inspired features, illuminated spheres, and other festive displays throughout Memorial Park.

Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations, as Sources will be on-site throughout opening night collecting items for local food programs.

Bright Walk in White Rock is presented by Thrifty Foods and RE/MAX. The City thanks its generous local sponsors for helping bring this beloved holiday tradition to the community.

Event Details:

  • When: Saturday, November 28, 2026

  • Where: Memorial Park, White Rock

  • Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tree Lighting with Mayor Shields at 5 p.m.

  • Light Display Duration: November 28, 2026 – January 10, 2027

For more information, visit www.whiterockcity.ca/brightwalk. 

 

Picture Perfect

Here at THE SUN we love publishing daily photos from local photographers.

It is a nice reminder for all of us that we live in the most beautiful part of this great country.

One of those photographers we often feature is DAMON WEST.

 

I had originally ventured out this particular morning to find the lonely pelican that had been hanging around the area but it was not to be seen so I concentrated on my previous image of the herons on the posts , then to my delight and some ESP between myself and the pelican it paddled right into the shot !!! Could I have been happier ?? Clearly not !!!

Crescent Beach Surrey BC...

Damon West

 

November 12

White Rock Honours Veterans at Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony

We will always remember!

Thank you to the Vancouver Gunners crew that did a beautiful job of the restoration paint job on our Howitzer/Gunner that has been an integral part of our cenotaph area at City Hall for years.

(click here to see the process and learn the history of this second World War museum piece)

 

Doug Gets 'Er Done!

Surrey City Council adopts 16 priorities at its first meeting and directs staff to take immediate action


One week after being sworn in, Surrey City Council held its first regular meeting on Monday and passed a motion establishing 16 Council priorities for the term, including a four-year property tax freeze, fast-tracked rezoning of City-owned land in Newton for a new hospital, and the extension of SkyTrain down King George Boulevard to Newton. The motion directs City staff to take immediate action to advance every priority on the list.

The priorities adopted by Council are: 

  1. Fast-track the rezoning of City-owned land in Newton for a new hospital

  2. Freeze property taxes for four years

  3. Ensure zero tolerance for crime and extortion, with more officers on the street

  4. Advance the SkyTrain expansion down King George Boulevard to Newton

  5. Establish Surrey as a Global City, attracting world-class investment, business and tourism

  6. Equip the Surrey Police Service with a helicopter and drone fleet within 90 days

  7. Move forward with new pools for Clayton Heights, City Centre, Newton and Cloverdale

  8. Implement zoning regulations for Crescent Beach and Ocean Park, from 140 Street west to the ocean, to preserve neighbourhood character 

  9. Ensure Recreation for All: free recreation fees for seniors, free swim lessons for ages 3 to 16, and a four-year freeze on recreation fees 

  10. Establish a Farm Local Plan to protect farmland and increase local food production

  11. Conduct an independent forensic audit of land dealings in the last four years, including the Arena Project, the parkland site at 152 Street and 76 Avenue, and the training facility in Tynehead

  12. Withdraw from the Metro Vancouver Regional Board and maintain core services with Metro Vancouver only 

  13. Implement a 60-day residential building permit guarantee

  14. Provide free business licences for the first two years to every new business

  15. Purchase the Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre lands and protect them permanently as a park

  16. Integrate the Surrey City Development Corporation into City operations

“The people of Surrey did not elect this Council to study things. They elected us to get things done, and last night we started,” said Mayor Doug McCallum. “Every commitment we made during the election is now a priority of Council, with staff directed to act on it immediately. Property taxes will be frozen for four years. The process to rezone the land for the new Surrey Hospital in Newton has started. Staff will immediately get going on the process to bring SkyTrain down King George Boulevard to Newton. And the forensic audit of the last four years of land deals, including the arena, is coming. This is what a City Hall that keeps its word looks like. 

“Surrey is about to become the largest city in British Columbia, and residents have waited long enough for the hospital, the transit and the recreation facilities a city of that size needs,” McCallum said. “We will be working with the Province and the Government of Canada to deliver them, and we will keep residents informed every step of the way.”

At the same meeting, Council appointed Cllr. Doug Elford as its representative on the Surrey Police Board for a four-year term, appointed its directors to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board for the coming year, and approved the 2027 Council meeting schedule.

Staff reports on the priorities, including timelines and costs, will come back to Council at upcoming meetings. Council agendas, minutes and video are available at surrey.ca.


IHIT confirms body found in Surrey identified as missing 19-year-old man

 

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has confirmed the identity of a man whose body was found in Surrey on October 14, 2026. The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Tichic Meya, who was reported missing by his family three days earlier

Background:

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 1:07 p.m., Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers responded to a report of a found body in the 6100-block of 156 Street in Surrey. Upon arrival, first responders located the body of a deceased man.

Based on initial observations at the scene, criminality was suspected, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called in to investigate.

IHIT continues to work in partnership with SPS, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

Update:

IHIT can now confirm the deceased is 19-year-old Tichic Meya of Surrey, who was reported missing by his family on the evening of October 11, 2026.

Investigators are releasing his name and photo in hopes to further the investigation.

Mr. Meya was last seen by his family on October 8, and they reported that it was out of character for him to lose contact with them for several days.

“Investigators have been working diligently to establish a timeline of events from the time Mr. Meya went missing leading up to his death,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “While the motive remains under investigation, investigators believe this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

November 11, 2026

Thank You White Rock/South Surrey

When you purchase a poppy from one of our sellers on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, all the funds raised and donated go to support the wonderful work Legion 08 White Rock does in our community.

This year the monies raised will exceed $75,000.00

We did it TOGETHER!

 

November 10, 2026

Thank you to each and every person who joined us last evening at the Community Centre as well as to those that watched the official ceremony streamed live in the comfort of their home.

Back Row l-r Councillors David Chesney/Anthony Manning, Christopher Trevelyan/ Conrad King

Front Row l - r Councillor Laura Cornale Mayor Chris Shields Councillor Bill Lawrence

Here we go!

 

Folly In Whalley - Surrey Police Service Make Arrests After Shots Fired Incident

Surrey Police Service (SPS) arrested two men and one woman after a report of shots fired at a condominium complex in the Surrey Central area of the city.

Yesterday morning ( November 9, 2026, at approximately 2:16 am) SPS Frontline officers responded to a report of multiple gunshots coming from an upper floor of a high-rise condominium in the 9600 block of 136A Street in Surrey. A suite was identified and isolated on an upper floor. A large police presence assembled, including resources from New Westminster Police Department, and three suspects were taken into custody without further incident approximately 90 minutes later. Inside the suite a shotgun was observed and seized by police. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries to anyone as a result of the shooting.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident or suspects involved is asked to contact SPS’ non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 26-121745 (SP).

 

Surrey Police Service Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges

 

Surrey Police Service (SPS) arrested a man and seized a loaded handgun after a vehicle stop in the early morning hours of November 8, 2026, in central Surrey.

On November 8, 2026, at approximately 1:37 am, an SPS Frontline officer observed a white Porsche driving in the area, accelerating, driving through a red light and evading police. With the assistance of SPS Project Assurance members, the vehicle was successfully stopped, and the driver was identified and arrested. A search of the vehicle subsequent to arrest located a loaded firearm in the vehicle.

Charges have now been approved against Paramveer Singh Deol, an 18-year-old from Surrey.

The eight charges approved by the BC Prosecution Service are:

  • Failing to stop for police

  • Operating a vehicle in a manner dangerous to the public

  • Occupying a vehicle with firearm inside

  • Possession of a loaded firearm without a licence

  • Possession of a prohibited, restricted or non-restricted firearm without a registration certificate

  • Careless transport of a firearm, 9mm pistol

  • Failure to comply with release order by possessing a firearm

  • Failure to comply with release order by occupying the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle  

    Deol is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

    Anyone with information about this incident or suspect involved is asked to contact SPS’ non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 26-121265 (SP).


 

Uncle Joe To The Rescue

All these years gone by my late farther UNCLE JOE never told me of the story below about the only time enemy shelling hit the shores of Canada.

My father served during WWII as a wireless operator stationed in Bella Coola/ Prince Rupert area.

His job was to monitor and relay via morse code all and any information of Japanese warships coming into the BC coastal line.

On June 20, 1942, a Japanese submarine surfaced off Vancouver Island and began firing shells at a Canadian lighthouse. For roughly 40 minutes, the Second World War had quite literally reached Canada's doorstep.

The target was Estevan Point, a remote lighthouse and wireless station on the island's west coast, where keeper Robert Lally and several families suddenly found themselves under enemy fire.

The submarine, I-26, fired approximately 25 to 30 shells from its deck gun, sending explosions across the shoreline and into the surrounding forest.

Lally quickly extinguished the lighthouse beam, while a radio operator alerted military authorities. The station's staff and their families fled into the woods for safety.

Remarkably, nobody was injured. Despite the barrage, the Japanese gunners failed to cause any significant damage to the lighthouse or radio facilities.

The attack was historically significant. It remains the only recorded occasion during either world war when enemy naval shells fell directly on Canadian soil.

And it happened during an already frightening period for British Columbia, when fears of a Japanese invasion had led to extensive coastal defences and wartime restrictions.

A surviving fragment from one of those shells is now preserved by the Canadian War Museum.

It's an extraordinary reminder that Canada's involvement in the Second World War extended far beyond the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific. On one June evening, the fighting came right to our own shores.

 

November 09, 2026

Saturday Storm Claims One Life

One person has died after a tree fell in Surrey during powerful windstorms across the province overnight Saturday.

The Surrey Police Service said the tree fell across Highway 10 between 182 and 184 streets around 8 p.m. PT on Saturday, trapping two vehicles. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries. The road was closed overnight, but has since reopened to a single lane in each direction.

 

 

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 BIA Awards!

Community Engagement Award: Cleveland Doan LLP

New Business Award: Goldie’s Donuts

Health & Fitness: Buena Vista Massage

Professional Services: Cleveland Doan LLP

Retail: A Little Bud

Food & Beverage: The Wooden Spoon co

We are so lucky to have these local businesses here in White Rock, and we recognize their dedication, hard work, and positive contributions to the community.

We’ve reached out to the winners of the GC prize draw- so please keep an eye on your email in box as you may have won.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 White Rock BIA Awards- and thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s awards!

 

November 07, 2026

CBC's JUSTIN McELROY looks at Surrey Mayor DOUG McCALLUM'S campaign promises.

(click here)

Here is the breakdown on the percentage of votes the various mayors received last month in the civic election.

 

 

 

Video of the Day  

 

THANK YOU Prime Minister CARNEY

 

Thought for the Day

 

 

The Naked Truth 

Don Pitcairn

Nov. 9, 2026 

11th Hour, 11th Day, 11th Month

Crescent Beach

 

The Crescent Legion #240 has recently posted a large "We Remember" banner with a big poppy on the side of their clubhouse.  You may have been lucky enough to meet White Rock Sun Editor Dave Chesney in front of the local grocery stores taking donations for poppies supporting the Royal Canadian Legion.  I have also gotten into the Remembrance spirit spending time at the Ocean Park Safeway doing in what is known as Poppy tagging.  All donations from this campaign go directly to fund programs for Veterans, serving Canadian Armed Forces Members and First Responders right here in our community.

(read the full story)

How Can We Save Local Journalism?

Corporate consolidation hasn’t worked.

Could a return to ‘mom-and-pop’ news outlets be the future?

(Read the full story in THE TYEE)

 

 

Night Owl

Tomorrow night don't bother knockin' if CLUB 240 is rockin' COME ON IN!

Check out all the great live music this week/weekend around The Peninsula

AL WALKER has been rockin' the west coast for nearly 5 decades.

Saturday evening marks the debut of his brand new CD which is topping the music charts in Canada.

(click here to access a recent interview AL did with "Keepin' The Blues Alive" regarding the new disc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Seat at the Table: Community Conversations on thermal coal (White Rock/South Surrey)

Tuesday, November 17  •  5:30 PM - 7 PM

Join community conversations about thermal coal trains, and what we can do about them. Food & drinks provided!

Location Crescent Coffee House 12219 Beecher Street / #100 Surrey

(click here for more upcoming community events)

 

 

 

Tomorrow In THE SUN

Recipe of the Week

Pumpkin oatmeal breakfast bake.

 

 

Waterfront West Beach Live Camera

Check the weather @ the beach 24/7

 


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