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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.

Plan on attending their Remembrance Day ceremony at 2643 128 St. across from Crescent Park on Wed., Nov. 11th starting at 10:30 a.m.  Everyone is welcome, anyone can join, no military service is required.  The main ceremony begins at 11 a.m. including veterans and first responders marching in followed by the service, the laying of wreaths and ending with people laying their poppies at the base of the Cenotaph in respect of those who have served this country in both wartime and peace.  

Support the Royal Canadian Legion and consider joining this volunteer run community organization that is now 100 years old.  This year was the 75th anniversary of the Crescent Legion #240 and for this milestone the merry band of volunteers brightened the faded and dreary facade with a new coat of Canadian inspired paint really pops.  This Legion, well known for it's Club 240 live music venue, is in the midst of a membership drive for 2027.  After the Remembrance Day ceremony is complete, please come into the Legion and join them for a traditional meat pie pub lunch.

White Rock

The City of White Rock is proud to support White Rock Legion Branch 8 in honouring veterans at the Annual Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.  The Remembrance Day Parade will begin at 10:40 a.m. at Roper Avenue, proceeding along Johnston Road to Pacific Avenue, and concluding at the Cenotaph in front of White Rock City Hall.  At 11 a.m., the Remembrance Day Ceremony and laying of wreaths will take place at the Cenotaph, honouring those who served and sacrificed.

Event Details: 

  • Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  • Time: Parade begins at 10:40 a.m.; Ceremony at 11 a.m.

  • Locations:  Parade starts at Roper Ave. near Johnston Road.  Ceremony at White Rock City Hall Cenotaph (15322 Buena Vista Ave.)

After the ceremony, plan on visiting the White Rock Legion #8, located at 2290 152 St., South Surrey.  It will be open from 12 noon to 8 p.m. with live entertainment from 1:30 - 6 p.m.   MacKarino's Kitchen will be open serving food from their menu.

Cloverdale

Cloverdale Cenotaph, November 11, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m.

17671 56 Ave, (Hwy 10), Surrey, BC, next to the Surrey Archives and Museum buildings

Host Legion Branch #6, 17567 57 Ave. will open at 12 noon with a parade from the Cenotaph. 

All public welcome, with hot dogs and hamburgers by donation.  Live music from 1:00 to 4:30 and from 6-9 p.m.

Parking for public at the Cloverdale Traditional Elementary School and Clover Square Parking Lot. 

The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to ensuring Canadians never forget.  In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to take our way of life for granted and forget what so many men and women sacrificed for our freedoms.  Remembrance initiatives remind us to take time to honour those who have dedicated their lives to serve our nation. 

https://cloverdalelegion.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/cloverdalelegion/

South Surrey

The Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery is located at 14850 28 Ave. in South Surrey.  It has a rather unique modern Cenotaph, memorial garden and grave markers for many veterans.  These include 36 soldiers who were killed in action during World War 2 that sat in unmarked graves until 2004 when they were properly marked through Operation Remembrance.  Cemetery staff go through the Veteran headstones and plant small Canadian flags on them plus place poppies to mark the service members.  If you want to pay your respect to those people including those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, Remembrance Day is a special time to visit, read their headstones and reflect on what Nov. 11th stands for. 

 https://legion.ca/

Naturally yours,

Don Pitcairn

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local News

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.

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.

 

 

Extreme Weather Shelter Open

 

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.

 

Free Ride

TransLink is offering free transit on November 11 for veterans and several groups who serve the public. Free rides will be available to veterans, active Canadian Armed Forces members, police, firefighters, Coast Guard members, Fisheries and Oceans officers, and B.C. Ambulance Service staff. Bus and HandyDART service will be free all day, while SkyTrain and SeaBus will be free from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Eligible riders can show military ID, a badge, a Veteran’s Service Card or wear their uniform. For residents heading to Remembrance Day ceremonies, the offer gives eligible service members an easier way to travel across Metro Vancouver. 

• Free transit is available on November 11
• Bus and HandyDART are free all day for eligible riders
• SkyTrain and SeaBus are free from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

White Rock Legion Remembrance

Parade route and post cenotaph ceremony entertainment.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

 

 

 
 

November 06, 2026

White Rock RCMP seeking witnesses and video following home invasion

 

White Rock RCMP is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Sunday evening and is asking the public for assistance.

On November 1, 2026, at 9:21 p.m., White Rock RCMP received a report that a resident was confronted by an unknown man outside a residence in the 14500-block of Sunset Drive and was then forced back inside the home. The suspect remained in the residence for a period of time, stole property, and subsequently fled the area. The victim was not physically injured during the incident.

The suspect description is limited. He is described as a tall Caucasian man with an athletic build.

Investigators are particularly interested in obtaining dash camera, doorbell, or security video footage captured around the 14500-block of Sunset Drive between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on November 1, 2026. Anyone who observed suspicious activity during that time is asked to contact police.

“Home invasions are extremely concerning incidents that can have a significant impact on a person's sense of safety and security,” said Staff Sergeant Rob Dixon, Detachment Commander of White Rock RCMP. “We are asking anyone who may have information, or who may have video footage from the area, to come forward and speak with investigators. We also encourage residents to report any suspicious persons or activity in their neighbourhoods, as information from the public can play a vital role in advancing investigations and enhancing community safety.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact White Rock RCMP at 778-545-4800 and quote file number 2026-6298.

 

 

Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum is calling on the province to remove the entire Surrey Police Board and appoint a new non-partisan one.

On October 30 — the last business day before the new council was sworn in — the board named Todd Matsumoto permanent Chief Constable of the Surrey Police Service. He had been serving as interim chief since June, after the board removed founding chief Norm Lipinski.

McCallum described the board as “stacked with Brenda Locke’s political cronies” and said the Friday appointment was “one last kick at Surrey on her way out the door.” He supports Matsumoto (the police union backs him) but objects to the timing and process, noting the decision was made in closed session with no public agenda item. Two of the board’s nine seats have been empty since June, and the province previously suspended the full board in 2023.
“Surrey wants a police board that answers to the law, not to any mayor, including me,” McCallum said.

This is the latest chapter in years of political conflict over Surrey’s transition from the RCMP to its own municipal force.


Increase in Dumpster Fires Prompts Safety Reminder from White Rock Fire Rescue

White Rock Fire Rescue (WRFR) is advising residents, business owners, and property managers to exercise caution following an increase in dumpster fires throughout the community.

“Dumpster fires can present a risk of structural extension when placed too close to buildings, vehicles, or overhangs,” said Fire Chief Brad Davie. “We are reminding the public to take proactive steps to secure dumpsters and other outdoor waste containers to help protect their property and reduce fire risk.”

White Rock Fire Rescue recommends the following actions to help prevent dumpster fires and reduce the risk of fire spread:

  • Keep dumpster lids closed and locked.

  • Place dumpsters at least 10 feet away from buildings, vegetation, and other combustible materials.

  • Do not place dumpsters directly under windows, doors, or other building openings.

  • Do not block fire lane access to dumpsters and avoid parking vehicles in their way.

  • Store dumpsters in well-lit areas.

  • Do not place hazardous materials in dumpsters, as they can release toxic substances if ignited.

  • Avoid discarding cigarettes or smoking materials in dumpsters

    If you see a dumpster fire:

    ·        Call 9-1-1.

    ·        If it is safe to do so, close the lid to help limit oxygen to the fire. Do not expose yourself to smoke, heat, or flames.

    ·        Move away from the fire and avoid breathing in smoke, which may contain harmful material

    For more fire safety information, visit www.whiterockcity.ca/fire, call 604-541-2121, or email fire@whiterockcity.ca. 

 

November 05, 2026

You Have To Be This Tall.........

Yesterday morning a southbound, white Kenworth tractor-trailer unit struck the Lander Trunk Road overpass on Highway #99, and while crews work to reopen the road, BC Highway Patrol is asking for more witnesses and dash camera video.

The call came in to police on November 4, 2026, at 10:39 a.m. When police arrived on scene there was visible damage to the overpass which necessitated a shutdown of both southbound lanes on Highway #99 as well as the Ladner Trunk Road overpass itself.

“We’re working with the BC Ministry of Transportation to ensure that the overpass is safe, and we’re asking drivers to avoid the area because delays will be significant,” says Sergeant Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “If you are a witness, and particularly if you have dash-camera video of the events leading up to the collision, please call police.”

The driver of the white Kenworth tractor-trailer stopped at the scene. Police are working with Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) to determine the exact cause of the collision.

If you were a witness or have dash-camera video, call BC Highway Patrol – Burnaby at 604-526-9744 and quote file (1004) 2026-1918.

 

SIKH POPULATION IN CANADA: A Decade of Growth

The Sikh community has grown significantly across Canada over the past decade.

? **According to Statistics Canada:**

• **2011:** 454,965 people identified as Sikh (National Household Survey).

• **2021:** 771,790 people identified as Sikh.

• **Overall growth:** Approximately 69.6% in one decade.

• Sikhs represented approximately 1.4% of Canada's population in 2011, rising to 2.1% in 2021.

**Where is the largest Sikh population?**

? Ontario – 300,435

? British Columbia – 290,870

? Alberta – 103,600

Sikhs are now part of communities in every Canadian province and territory.

From preserving our Punjabi heritage to contributing to Canada's economy, culture and society, the Sikh community continues to make its mark.

 

The Surrey Eagles are proud to welcome team’s new Head Coach and General Manager

Patterson joins the Eagles from the Nanaimo Clippers, where he served as Associate Head Coach. His coaching resume also includes a season as an assistant with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants, two years as GM and Head Coach of the VIJHL’s Port Alberni Bombers, BCHL experience with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, and three seasons with the SJHL’s La Ronge Ice Wolves.

As a player, Patterson spent four seasons with the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades, including back-to-back campaigns of 57 and 59 points. He went on to a 12-year pro career that took him from the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat to the ECHL with Utah and Idaho, then overseas to Norway, France, and the UK.

Welcome to Surrey, Coach!

 

November 04, 2026

Flew The Coop

Your SURREY EAGLES won the BCHL championship title two years ago. Last year where the team fell on hard times. This season has started off badly with a record of 4-13 four wins thirteen losses.

Everyone knew something had to change.

The Surrey Eagles would like to thank Head Coach and GM David Rutherford and Associate GM Geoff Moffat for their time and contributions to the organization.

We wish David and Geoff all the best in their future endeavours.

Next home game for THE EAGLES is this Friday when the Cranbrook Bucks come to town. Doors 6:30 puck drops @ 7 p.m.

 

Roberts Bank Wildlife Management Area

Earlier this week the Federal Government announced they will be financing a massive expansion of the Roberts Bank superport. The expansion will encompass an area which is dedicated to the conservation of native wildlife, plants fish and their habitats. The site of the management area is 8,770 acres. The site is potentially the terminus for the Pacific Link oil pipeline.

Currently hundreds of Russian snow geese are wintering in the waters off of Roberts Bank.

Roberts Bank located at the mouth of the Fraser river estuary and this “”management area” is a KBA, WHSRN site and a Ramsar wetland site.

But what’s important - what I’m trying to get across - is what happens here affects the entire region. Not just this area on the map along the shore line. It’s affects all of Delta. All of Vancouver. The gulf islands, the Salish sea, the Fraser river valley. All the way up the Fraser River and its tributaries to the Canadian Rockies.

 

 

 

Video of the Day  

Even though he has made his home in London for years now, we will always think of BRYAN ADAMSas our own.

Obviously he has similar feelings about Canada, his brand new album is entirely about locations in Canada.

This song is inspired by HWY 16 Northern BC's Highway of Tears.

 

 

 

Thought for the Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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)

 

 

 

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