It is that time of the year again for the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club's Salmon Session Music Festival.
The Club holds this event yearly in August to help raise funds for the new Little Campbell Fish Hatchery that will be built on higher ground away from the flood prone Little Campbell river in the historic Hazelmere Valley of South Surrey. This year's show is a must see as it features two of White Rock's famous blues guitarists, veterans Al Walker and James Shepherd on the same stage along with four other bands. The venue is a large grassy field at the rear of the 29 acre wooded property next to the Little Campbell river that serves as an outdoor archery range the rest of the year. If the weather cooperates there might even be a colourful sunset to end the show as has happened in the past.
For the residents of South Surrey and White Rock, this is a must see local music festival that is very affordable. Tickets for this year's show are only $25 with children 12 and under getting in free with a parent or guardian. The show runs from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the SFGC property located at 1284 184 St. You can purchase your general admission tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/4th-annual-salmon-sessions-music-festival . Bring lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas if raining and something warm to put on as it does cool down in the evening with the river nearby. There should be plenty of available free parking on site either at the clubhouse, the hatchery, or the large field on the way into the property. Keep in mind that the driveway is narrow with pullouts to allow cars to pass. Drive slowly and pay attention as there will be lots of vehicles and pedestrians.
Both Surrey and White Rock are official sponsors and here is what each city has posted on the their website about the 2026 Salmon Sessions Music Festival.
Here is the full fourth annual Salmon Sessions Music Festival lineup from the promoter Penmar. https://www.penmar.ca/
Wailin’ Walker Band: With a career spanning over five decades, Al ‘Wailin’ Walker is a true blues powerhouse—known for electrifying guitar and high-energy rhythm and blues. A chart-topping artist who’s shared the stage with legends, he’s bringing his signature sound to Salmon Sessions.
James Shepherd Band: A White Rock-based guitarist known for his versatile style and strong presence in the local music scene, blending rock and blues influences with blistering blues licks and an expressive playing style.
Three Nines Fine: Hailing from Vancouver, Three Nines Fine are a five-piece rock band bringing serious heat—fresh off their Battle of the Bands win in White Rock. High energy, killer vocals, and ripping guitar… and they’re just getting started.
Generous Thieves: While still under the radar at home, Generous Thieves found their spark overseas—breaking out in Japan with sold-out shows and a fast-growing fan base. Now, their reggae fusion sound is bringing that global energy back to the stage at Salmon Session.
Westwood Theory: Westwood Theory is a rising BC band born from after-school jam sessions, now known for their raw, high-energy sound. With powerful vocals and undeniable chemistry, they’re not following a blueprint—they’re building their own.
Rowan: Hailing from White Rock, Rowan began busking with her ukulele at just 8 years-old, quickly evolving into a multi-instrumentalist on guitar and keys. Blending vintage to modern sounds with original music, she released her debut single “Poison Apple” in 2026.
I hope to see you all at the SFGC for what should be an amazing show. Please share this information with your friends, neighbours and on social media to make this once-a-year musical fund-raiser a continued success.
White Rock residents and visitors alike have marveled at the beautiful hanging baskets that adorn the city for the past couple of years.
This past Spring White Rock hired a new parks manager and the results have been instantaneous.
Memorial Park never looked better.
New flower beds have popped up all over the city and surrounding area. The newly created flower bed down the middle of Johnston Road is beautiful.
Raise a glass. Thank you White Rock.
August 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
Who You Gonna Call..........Pasquale "Wally" Buono
The B.C. Lions were languishing in the basement of the western conference of the CFL going into last nights game with the Calgary Stampeders.
The team knew they had to do something. With no available magic player trade on the horizon the teams brain trust decided to throw a" hail mary." It landed right here in our city by the sea.
A call was put into White Rock's WALLY BUONO to see if he would return to the team in some capacity for the remainder of the season.
BUONO is the winning-est coach in CFL history with no less than five Grey Cup rings.
So, what exactly does this newly created role look like for the Godfather of the CFL?
While the specific contractual details and exact job title remain tightly guarded by the club, the position is understood to be a dynamic, high-level hybrid.
Buono will not be on the sidelines wearing a headset, nor will he be the one making the day-to-day roster cuts and salary cap adjustments.
The Lions record improved to 4-5 after upsetting the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 last night.
The next game for the Lions will be against conference leading Saskatchewan Roughriders on August 23.
White Rock Firefighters Local 2407 at the IAFF Convention
White Rock Firefighters Local 2407 is proud to have two of their members representing our local and our members at the IAFF Biennial Convention in Arlington, Texas.
Union President Andrew Cram and Vice President Eric Kameeka are in attendance alongside more than 2,000 IAFF representatives from across Canada and the United States.
The IAFF Convention brings firefighters and labour leaders together to discuss the issues that matter most to our profession — from firefighter health and cancer prevention to workplace safety, staffing, bargaining rights and the future of the fire service.
We’re proud to have Local 2407 represented on the floor and at the table. Our members. Our voice. Our future.
What Do You Want?
White Rock is known for its unique waterfront, vibrant neighbourhoods, and strong sense of community. We want to hear from you about the types of businesses and services you would like to see in White Rock.
Your ideas can help inform future economic development initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen our local business community.
Thousands of visitors flocked to the White Rock waterfront yesterday for a goodbye visit from Canada's precision flying team The Snowbirds. in expectation of massive crowds the City of White Rock chose to close the pier to attendees of the event.
The City of White Rock invited residents and visitors to enjoy a free Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration over the city's waterfront on yesterday afternoon @ 5:30. The snowbirds showcased their exceptional teamwork and skill with a 45-minute performance which started at 5:30 p.m.
Yesterday's shows was the end of an era, after over 5 decades of service, this may be one of the last opportunities to ever to witness the Canadair CT-114 Tutor Jets being used by 431 Air Demonstration Team (The Snowbirds) before they transition into new CT-157 Siskin II aircraft expected in the 2030 season.
Prior to The Snowbirds performance a Search and Rescue plane and the Coast Guard hovercraft delighted visitors.
Bill Hawke photos
A pair of the Snowbird pilots took the time to pose for a picture next to the plaque the city installed along the promenade honouring the long history we have with the Snowbirds here in White Rock.
The flyover was part of the Snowbirds' 55th anniversary tour and is the last one for the Tutor jets, which have been associated with the Snowbirds for over 50 years (before it switches to the new CT-157 Siskin II in the 2030s).
We look forward to their return flying their new airplanes in the future.
August 12, 2026
Lights, camera, action!
White Rock will be featured as a filming location for an upcoming production on August 12 and 13. As filming activities will take place in the area of Johnston Road and Royal Avenue, there will be road closures in the area to accommodate production vehicles parked along Johnston Rd., Pacific Ave. and Roper Ave.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we welcome this production to our community!
SPS Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Cloverdale
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting outside a residence in Surrey’s Cloverdale neighbourhood, where one victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury.
On August 12, 2026, at approximately 3:52 am, SPS Frontline officers responded to reports of a shooting near a residence in the area of 60 Avenue and 177 Street in Surrey, where two people were shot at, with one sustaining minor injuries. The suspects fled the scene. Upon arrival, police located an adult male victim with an injury that did not require medical intervention.
SPS’s Major Crime Section (MCS) has taken over the lead on the investigation, and the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) will be in the area processing physical and digital evidence.
The investigation is in its early stages however it is believed to be targeted and not extortion related.
Anyone with information about this incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage, or who may know the identities of the suspects is asked to contact SPS’ non-emergency line at 604-599-0502, and quote file number 26-85268 (SP).
August 10, 2026
White Rock's Greg Mueller Finishes Third in Poker's World Championship for $3.75 Million
Gregg Mueller with his father Peter in front of family founded fish n chips shop Moby Dick's
Canada came within touching distance of poker's biggest prize as British Columbia's Greg Mueller produced the deepest World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event run by a Canadian in 16 years.
A new PokerOrg feature spotlights White Rock, B.C. resident Greg Mueller after his remarkable run to third place in the 2026 WSOP Main Event, earning a career-best $3.75 million after outlasting 9,208 players in the fourth-largest Main Event field in history.
The former professional hockey player and three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner came within two places of becoming Canada's first Main Event champion since Jonathan Duhamel's historic victory in 2010.
Reflecting on his remarkable run and the support he received throughout the tournament, Mueller shared with PokerOrg: “It's been so amazing. The love — it trumps the poker and the money — that's what life's all about.”
His run ended in dramatic fashion after a hero call against Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti, bringing to a close one of the biggest performances of his distinguished poker career. The $3.75 million prize is the largest live tournament score of Mueller's career by a considerable margin.
Mueller's unique journey from playing professional ice hockey in Germany to becoming one of Canada's most accomplished poker professionals, with three WSOP bracelets and more than $3.5 million in career earnings before his seven-figure score, is a compelling sports story highlighting the country's deepest WSOP Main Event run in more than a decade.
“Driving in Surrey – A History of Surrey Roads Prior to 1957.”
Growing up in North Surrey in the 50's I knew all the street names. Pike Road - 160th, Clow Road 156th street, Townline 96 avenue, Davis road 88th Avenue.
Happy to see there will finally be a book chronicling all the former street names. I am laying dollars to donuts though they won't have the historical name for 154th street?
The Surrey Historical Society is hosting a book release party on September 26 in the 1881 Town Hall located in Cloverdale at the Surrey Museum.
If you would like to attend the book launch register via email RSVP to eewedley@yahoo.ca
