Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a refreshing and vibrant salad that brings together crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy onions in a simple yet flavorful marinade.
Ingredients:
2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 red onion, sliced into rings
3 medium tomatoes, quartered or sliced
1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, depending on your preference)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions:
Prepare the Vegetables:
In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, red onion, and tomatoes.
Make the Marinade:
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until the sugar dissolves.
Assemble the Salad:
Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
Marinate:
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 to 2 hours, to let the flavors develop.
Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish for barbecues, grilled fish, or meat dishes.
Yell It Like It Is
Friday June 05, 2026
Do As I Say..........Not As I Do
The Lower Mainland may be on one of the driest Summers in recent memory. We have had an unusually low amount of precipitation this Winter and Spring. The snow-pack which provides a considerable amount of drinking water in the Province has been incredibly low this year. The rivers are running low. Not a good sign.
As a result both Metro Vancouver and White Rock have issued water restrictions earlier than ever before.
Surrey Water Restrictions /Part of Metro Vancouver water system - (click here)
White Rock Water Restrictions / We possess our own water supply from an aquafir located below our City by the Sea - (click here)
Here in White Rock we are fortunate to have our own water supply which comes from an aquafir located below the city. Now that does not mean we have an unlimited amount of water. As our population continues to grow the city is constantly monitoring the water supply. So far so good.
But, and there is always a but.
Knowing we are facing a possible water shortage, I believe the city could and should be leading by example.
To wit is it necessary for us to be watering city parks (Memorial Park waterfront) on a daily basis?
Recently I was walking along Roper avenue near White Rock elementary and I encountered a company called REVIVE pressure washing a sidewalk near the city's well water location? Over the next week I have seen numerous examples of city approved pressure washing (including behind city hall) by this company. Hundreds of gallons of water running off city streets into the waste water system. Just my opinion but hardly leading by example.
We should also cut back on the daily automatic water regulations not only for the city but for local residents. One only needs to drive along White Rock streets in the early morning to see the tell tale rivers of water running down the curbs.
WE could do better and WE should!
David Chesney
Editor/Publisher
3rd Term White Rock City Councillor
Local News
June 04, 2026
White Rock RCMP is investigating following a suspicious item located along Marine Drive
On June 3, 2026, at approximately 11:33 a.m., White Rock RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious item believed to be a possible improvised explosive device (IED) near the intersection of Marine Drive and Centre Street.
Due to the nature of the report, officers immediately secured the area and established a safety perimeter to ensure public safety. Marine Drive was temporarily closed between Fir Street and Cypress Street.
The RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) attended the scene, assessed the item, and rendered it safe. The item was subsequently removed from the area and has been confirmed not to contain any explosive material.
The investigation into the origin of the item remains ongoing.
Anyone who was in the area and observed anything suspicious is asked to contact White Rock RCMP 778-545-4800.
Fired Surrey Police Chief NORM LIMPINSKI yesterday submitted a letter to the his fellow members of the surrey Police Services. In his letter LIPINSKI told the force he was fired without cause on the first day back from his vacation time.
Lipinski went on to tell the force he leaves with “immense pride” in what the SPS accomplished together in extraordinarily challenging circumstances.
“Building a new police service from the ground up and reaching ‘Police of Jurisdiction’ status is, without question, the proudest achievement of my 48 years in policing. That milestone was only possible because of the professionalism, dedication, and resilience demonstrated by every member of this organization,” he said.
He continues to talk about how much he will reflect on the people he worked with at SPS and over his career. He doesn’t focus on numbers, projects, or the achievements – but the people.
“Those are the memories that will stay with me.”
He finished his letter by stating it had been an “honour to serve alongside” the other members of the SPS.
“It has truly been the privilege of a lifetime.”
June 03, 2026
Surrey Police Board (SPB), Harley Chappell Follows Chief Lipinski Out The Door
Semiahmoo First Nations leader and head of Surrey Police Board HARLEY CHAPPELL has resigned as a result of the ousting of SPS chief NORM LIPINSKI.
Chappell explains that the board decided to ask Lipinski to resign or face involuntary termination during a meeting on May 29, which he did not attend.
He says that nobody in attendance had reached out to him afterwards to inform him about the motion.
Chappell says he did not find out what took place during Friday’s meeting until Monday.
“I will choose to step aside and allow them to tidy up this mess." Chappell’s resignation is effective immediately.
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June 02, 2026
Surrey Police Services Chief Norm Lipinski Out
The Surrey Police Board has announced that Chief Constable Norm Lipinski has left Surrey Police Service (SPS), and Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been appointed Interim Chief Constable.
We want to assure our partners and all community members that we remain focused on protecting public safety and providing uninterrupted service delivery to the community. We are confident in the leadership team of SPS, and in the continued professionalism of all SPS personnel.
The Board will shortly initiate a recruitment process for a new permanent Chief Constable and will share further information regarding that process in the coming weeks.
We appreciate the ongoing support and collaboration of all partners and community members. Your support is invaluable towards helping make SPS make the most modern, trusted, and responsive police service in the country.
Hanne Madsen
Leadership Transition Committee (on behalf of the Surrey Police Board)
Statement from the Mayor: Police chief transition
I want to thank Chief Lipinski for his service to the City and the Surrey Police Service over the last five years. As mayor, my focus remains public safety, and I look forward to working with Interim Chief Todd Matsumoto during this transition period.
I am confident that the Surrey Police Board has a plan in place that will continue to prioritize keeping our neighbourhoods safe, while supporting the SPS to become a Canadian leader in trusted, modern, and responsive policing.
Mayor Brenda Locke / City of Surrey
May 31, 2026
Kerry Lynne For The Win
Former federal MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay has won the race to replace former British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad on the fourth ballot, beating commentator Caroline Elliott.
KERRY-LYNNE defeated ELLIOTT 51-49% on the fourth ballot of the Provincial Conservative party members which culminated yesterday in the early evening.
In her acceptance speech in front of the party faithful last evening FINDLAY set out her vision for British Columbia
"So, what am I fighting for?" she said. "I'm fighting for nothing less than the future of British Columbia, our way of life. Mine is a grand vision of fundamental change. Our homes, our individual rights, our properties are at stake. We need hope and prosperity."
"We can be a powerhouse in our nation, a powerhouse no longer denied by Eastern and global elites, predatory foreign nations and our own constitution," she said. "(B.C. NDP) radical ideology has devastated property rights, back room side agreements, and the NDP's economic vandalism has to end."
Suspect Fatally Shot by Police
Surrey Police Service (SPS) has notified the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) of an incident in Surrey, where a suspect stabbed two people and one of the victims died from their injuries. SPS members confronted the suspect who was then injured in an officer-involved shooting. The suspect has now been pronounced deceased at hospital. The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) has been engaged to review police actions.
At approximately 1:00 pm on May 29, 2026, SPS Frontline members attended a building in the 13300 block Old Yale Road for a report of an assault. Police arrived on scene and located two victims suffering from stab wounds. The male suspect was no longer on scene.
SPS members and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) administered emergency medical interventions to both victims. Regrettably, one was declared deceased at scene. The other was transported to hospital where they remain in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. IHIT will be assuming conduct of this investigation.
A male suspect was located a short distance away. There was a confrontation with police that resulted in officers firing their service-issued duty pistols. The suspect was seriously injured and transported to hospital. The suspect has since been pronounced deceased
The police actions are now under investigation by the IIO BC, therefore no further information will be released or confirmed by police. Please contact IIO BC with any inquiries. For more information about IIO BC and media updates, you can visit its website at www.iiobc.ca
Anyone with information regarding the stabbing incidents is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or via email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
If You Build It They Will Come
.....and come they did
White Rock city councillor CHRISTOIPHER TREVELYAN had a vision for a community garden in his neighbourhood. He put the word out to local service groups and White Rock Rotary responded.
Friday a work crew joined TREVELYAN along with two members of the HOGG family (Gordie and John) to construct a half a dozen community garden boxes in DR. AL HOGG Park located on Buena vista Avenue.
Proving it is not really that hard when everyone pulls together.
The White Rock City Orchestra is delighted to announce our upcoming Summer Concert on Saturday, June 13th at 3:00 PM
St. Mark's Anglican Church
We invite you to join us as for a concert that celebrates some of the Films and Television shows that have been filmed here on the Peninsular. As for our last concert, there will also be a gallery featuring local artists. The concert will include works from shows such as The X-Files, Psych, Supernatural and the many Hallmark Christmas shows filmed here!
June marks the 20th anniversary of the WHITE ROCK SUN publishing daily.
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