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Night Owl

Karaoke is back @ THE ELKS in Uptown White Rock.

(check out the rest of this week/weekend's music lineup)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local News

December 17, 2025

The Extreme Weather Alert issued for Surrey-White Rock

Based on current forecasts, it is expected that this Alert will remain in effect tonight (Wednesday, December 17) and Thursday night (December 18).

 

UPDATE - Bright Walk in White Rock closure Tuesday, December 16: Due to maintenance and for safety reasons, Bright Walk in White Rock will have the lights off this evening. Thank you for your understanding.

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Bright Walk Update: Due to the recent wind and rain events, sections of the display are not functioning properly. The City is addressing these issues and crews are making repairs. Thank you for your understanding. Bright Walk in White Rock will light up the waterfront until Jan. 18, 2026.

 

    White Rock Official Community Plan Update

    Thank you White Rock residents.

    Over 100 of you braved the weather to participate in democracy last event at the Community Centre for the Community Plan Update.

  • The community was invited to view the proposed draft changes to the Official Community Plan at a Community Information Meeting on December 16 at the White Rock Community Centre.

    View the draft Official Community Plan and learn more about the OCP Update 2025 project at www.talkwhiterock.ca/ocpupdate2025

 

 

Survey Closed

The results of the poll will be released in January at a council meeting.

While fireworks are a popular part of our annual celebrations, fireworks have also raised concerns related to traffic congestion and safety. Recognizing both the enjoyment and challenges fireworks present, Council sought public input through an online survey which is now closed.

Council will review and discuss the results at a Council Meeting in January and look forward to making a decision that reflects both the spirit of celebration and our responsibility to safety for residents and visitors.

 

 

December 16, 2025

 

 

December 15, 2025

Surrey Police Services Cruiser involved in Fatal Collision

Surrey Police Service (SPS) has notified the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) following a collision between an SPS police vehicle and a pedestrian that has resulted in the pedestrian passing away. 

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 7:20 pm, an SPS police vehicle was involved in a collision with an adult female pedestrian at the intersection of 152 Street and 64 Avenue. Despite medical attention from SPS officers, Surrey Fire Service firefighters, and BCEHS paramedics, the woman tragically passed away at the scene of the collision.

SPS has informed the IIO of the incident and they have asserted jurisdiction.

152 Street will be closed between approximately 60 Avenue and 66A Avenue, and 64 Avenue will be closed near 152 Street for several hours as investigators examine the scene. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes.

SPS is unable to provide additional information while the IIO’s independent process is taking place.

 

 

 

 

December 12, 2025

Ten of the 16 Metro Vancouver mayors stand together at a news conference Thursday

 

A coalition of Metro Vancouver mayors is calling on the B.C. government to repeal housing legislation designed to increase supply through higher density, but the housing minister says there's no going "backward." 

The mayors representing 16 municipalities including Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, West Vancouver and the Township of Langley say the measures overlook local realities and pile infrastructure costs onto municipalities.  White Rock did not send a representative despite sending no less than two letters of opposition to new building guidelines being imposed on our community.

Provincial housing minister CHRISTINE BOYLE says these policies are "making a real difference" and that the government has no plans to make further changes to them. “We're not going backwards when we see these policies are making a real difference,” she said.

 

Survey Closes on Tuesday

Have your say on fireworks at summer events

While fireworks are a popular part of our annual celebrations, fireworks have also raised concerns related to traffic congestion and safety. Recognizing both the enjoyment and challenges fireworks present, City Council is seeking public input through an online survey.

Visit www.talkwhiterock.ca/firework and provide your feedback. The survey is open until Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Council will review and discuss the results at a Council Meeting in January and look forward to making a decision that reflects both the spirit of celebration and our responsibility to safety for residents and visitors.

Background

At the November 17, 2025, Council meeting, the 2026 Special Events corporate report was brought forward to City Council, requesting direction for the use of fireworks at Canada Day by the Bay and the White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days in 2026 and beyond. Council directed staff to create a survey on Talk White Rock for residents and visitors for their input.

 

December 11, 2025

 

The Atmospheric River over B.C.’s south coast broke White Rock Daily Record

“The atmospheric river has weakened and is rolling away from the area now. But many areas, in fact, really everywhere from Chilliwack east into the mountains, saw 100-plus millimetres of precipitation over less than a 24-hour period, and all that water still working down through the watershed over the next 24 hours,” said Kuss.

For the date of Dec. 10, records broken in the Fraser Valley include Abbotsford, which reported 86.2 millimetres, Hope, which reported 134.2 millimetres, Agassiz, which reported 91.8 millimetres, and Chilliwack, whose airport reported 110 millimetres of rain — more than doubling the area’s last Dec. 10 record of 52.6 millimetres from 1896.

Other records set for the date Wednesday include the Vancouver International Airport reporting 30.9 millimetres, and White Rock reporting 45 millimetres.

 

Pattullo Bridge replacement given First Nation name

 

stale'wasm, named by the Musqueam Band and Kwantlen First Nation, translates to Riverview in English

Chief Marilyn Gabriel of the Kwantlen First Nation said a traditional name is “not bestowed lightly” and “carries reminders and responsibilities.”

The $1.6 billion replacement project’s bridge deck is now connected and the final paving is underway.

The bridge is expected to open partly on Dec. 24. The northbound lane to Columbia Street in New Westminster will be the first to open.

The new bridge will continue to open in phases, with a planned closure of the new and existing bridge for one week in late January, The new bridge won’t be fully open until February.

 

December 10, 2025

BNSF Runs Canada’s First PTC Train

 

BNSF became the first to operate in Canada under Positive Train Control (PTC), a technology that provides an added safety layer for train braking. Locomotive Engineer Buddy Hall and Conductor Ioannis Kalogiros were on board for the inaugural run. The PTC-controlled segment spans roughly 17 miles from Brownsville (Patullo Bridge) to the U.S. border. BNSF is currently the only railroad operating with PTC in Canada.

The New Westminster Subdivision also hosts Amtrak service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., which means those trains and their passengers now benefit from this enhanced safety system.

 

 

December 09, 2025

Pink Sky @ Night - Pot Smokers Delight

  • For those who may be wondering where the actual pink or sometimes orange hues come from, when observing the night sky over the South Delta area.

    The pink glow commonly observed in the sky above Ladner & Tsawwassen, is light pollution resulting from powerful LED grow lights used in commercial greenhouses in the area.

    The specific pink or purple hue is created by a combination of red and blue LED lights, which are the most beneficial wavelengths for photosynthesis in plants. This spectrum promotes healthy growth during different stages of the plant life cycle, especially during winter months when natural sunlight is limited.

    The light glow becomes particularly visible in the night sky when there is low cloud cover and moisture in the atmosphere, which reflects the light downwards and across a wider area.

    The source of the lights includes several large-scale greenhouse operations in Delta and South Surrey. These operations often grow produce, such as tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries, as well as cannabis.

    Greenhouses in the area, such as those operated by Windset Farms and others, use these lights to maximize growth efficiency year-round. While some businesses employ light abatement curtains to minimize the glow, light leakage still often occurs, creating the notable pinkish-purple sky glow seen by residents across Metro Vancouver.

    Well now you know this fun fact about our local area greenhouse business’s that at times have caused polarizing views and opinions from the general public. For an avid photographer like myself it still creates some interesting and at times beautiful effects for evening photography.

    Near Windset Farms Ladner . . .

 

 

 

 

 

TNT The Naked Truth

Dec. 15, 2025

PTC - Plugged Train Crossing

Miraculously, this is week three of "You can't make this s--t up" stories in the White Rock Sun.  I was sitting at my computer desk starting to write this TNT column about Positive Train Control (PTC) technology when I got a call from a SmartRail member at Crescent Beach alerting me to a BNSF freight train stopped on the tracks.  There had been several reports this week in the Crescent Beach Neighbours FB page about northbound trains grinding to a halt as they approached the swing bridge by the marina.  I quickly jumped in my truck and headed down to the entrance for Crescent Beach where it was lit up like a Christmas tree with SFD fire trucks and SPS squad cars.  After winding my way past the line of stalled traffic and pulling over, the emergency lights showed yet another stopped freight train blocking the entrances to Crescent Beach.  By chance I happened to meet the Engineer of the train who told me the reason for all of the stopped trains this week including the one on Sunday night.  Read on to get filled in about PTC and how it is supposed to work.

(click here for the full story)

 

 

Today's Video

Langley city mayor NATHAN PACHAL with a history lesson.

  PART II

 

Thought For The Day

 

 

 

 

 

Community Events

 

 

 

Bright Walk in White Rock

The fifth annual Bright Walk in White Rock park lighting event takes place Saturday, November 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This seasonal tradition kicks off a month-long winter display featuring over 50,000 dazzling lights across Memorial Park, bringing holiday cheer to the waterfront.

Opening night will feature a tree lighting ceremony and plenty of family-friendly entertainment, including story time with the Grinch. Santa will be visiting and taking free photos throughout the evening.  Enjoy live performances from The Dimes, kids’ crafting and cookie decorating, custom ornaments with Thrifty Foods, and a festive Christmas Market at the White Rock Museum and Archives.

This year’s display offers plenty of photo-worthy moments, including the popular Light Tunnel, newly added illuminated spheres, and additional new festive features.

Event Details:

  • Where: Memorial Park, White Rock

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

  • Light Display Duration: November 29, 2025 January 18, 2026

For more information, visit whiterockcity.ca/brightwalk

 

 

Dec 23 pre Xmas stress buster. Bring snacks and let’s Dance .

Dec 30 pre new years Class. More dancing at Club 240

More dancing at Club 240 aka The Crescent Beach Legion
128th street in Ocean Park

Christy Fox & The Cowboy

.........Invite All Line-dancers

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow In THE SUN

Off The Record

As 2025 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on the end of Chilliwack as a band by going back to December 1970 for a little-known ‘road tale’ in Quebec City that involved then-Premier Robert Bourassa’s official car and a heads-turning Christmas elf’s hat mere months into the group’s existence…and just prior to them unveiling a new member back home in Vancouver.

Richard Skelly

 

 
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