Prime Minister MARK CARNEY paid a visit to our City by the Sea yesterday. CARNEY and local MP ERNIE KLASSEN made the rounds locally stopping by White rock city hall to meet with Mayor KNIGHT then it was off to a local coffee shop to check in with the local Liberal Party Riding Members.
The afternoon wrapped up with a quick walkabout along the waterfront and a visit to Canada's Longest Pier. The newly released federal budget has earmarked restoration of our iconic pier as a priority. Thought the budget has not yet been passed, CARNEY'S visit bode well for federal money coming to our community.
L-R KLASSEN/CARNEY/BAINS
During the afternoon walkabout along our waterfront the Prime Minister CARNEY and KLASSEN happened to run into newly elected White Rock councillor SUSAN BAINS.
CBC Town Public Hall Meeting This Evening
Join CBC’s Stephen Quinn and Baneet Braich, for a community town hall on an extortion crisis that’s gripping the lower mainland’s South Asian community.
With small businesses facing threats and families living in fear, how can we come together to make our communities safer? Guests will include police, politicians and community leaders on what’s happening and the solutions being put forth. And we want to hear from you about how this is impacting your community, your family and what you think should be done.
As a pattern of targeted crime grows throughout our communities – your voice matters.
Join CBC’s Stephen Quinn, and Baneet Braich, for a community town hall on an extortion crisis that’s gripping the lower mainland’s South Asian community.
The City of White Rock is upgrading a stretch of Buena Vista Avenue, from Johnston Road to Best Street, to improve safety, accessibility, and infrastructure reliability for all ages and abilities.
The project includes:
Utility upgrades to renew aging sewer and drainage systems
Street-level improvements to make walking, rolling, and cycling safer and more accessible
Coordinated construction to minimize disruption and maximize value
Community feedback will help shape the above-ground design. Depending on input, improvements may include:
New sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb extensions
Accessible features and landscaping
Either a multi-use path (shared space to facilitate walking, cycling and rolling) or a dedicated two-way bike lane with a sidewalk
Example rendering of a multi-use path
Example rendering of a two-way bike lane and sidewalk
White Rock council members were joined yesterday at the Remembrance Day ceremony by MP ERNIE KLASSEN and MLA TREVOR HALFORD.
Bear Creek Lights 2025
What To Expect
Bear Creek Park transforms after dark into a magical wonderland. Expect vibrant light displays, enchanted forest scenes, and a few surprises hidden along the trail.
And yes, food trucks will be there serving warm drinks, mini doughnuts, and hand-held bites, because no night walk is complete without snacks. With nearly 40,000 visitors last year, this event is one of Surrey’s most popular fall attractions.
Entry times are available every 30 minutes from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm Sunday to Thursday, and 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm Friday to Saturday. While drop-in spots may be limited, planning ahead ensures you don’t miss out. The event runs rain or shine (unless there’s extreme weather).
Canadian Football League (CFL) fans will unite to cheer on the game they love at the 112th Grey Cup, a world-class soundtrack will reverberate throughout Princess Auto Stadium, featuring a proudly Canadian legendary band, a powerful voice from the championship’s host province and a global icon preparing to embark on a journey around the world.
Canadian alt-rockers Our Lady Peace will open the festivities in the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show.
Niverville, Man., native Catie St. Germain will deliver the national anthem.
And genre-bending singer, rapper and songwriter mgk will headline the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show.
The 112th Grey Cup will be played on Sunday, November 16, with kickoff slated for 3 p.m. local time.
The game will air live across Canada on TSN, CTV and RDS.
We’re fired up to welcome Brady Lynn to the Surrey Eagles Coaching Staff as our new Assistant Coach. Brady will also be the Head Coach of the JPHL 14U AAA team for the 2026/27 season!
Brady played 4 seasons in the BCHL before moving on to stops in both USports and NCAA before playing professionally both in Europe and the US.
Brady started the year off as an Assistant Coach with the Victoria Cougars (VIJHL), where he earned a strong rep for his work ethic, energy, and ability to get the best out of his players. A Victoria guy through and through, he brings that Island grit and a team-first mindset that fits perfectly with the Eagles identity.
We’re pumped to have him on board and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make with both our BCHL and JPHL squads.
Welcome to the nest, Brady!
November 08, 2025
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas........ @ Potters
Potters Nursery in South Surrey has now been transformed in to a giant Christmas experience. This year marks the 21st year of all things Christmas.
New this year is the POLAR BEAR FOREST which adds to regular features TRAIN TOWN and GRANNY'S ATTIC
If at all possible try to avoid the massive lineups on the weekend, go during the week for a more leisurely chopping experience.
Potters Christmas Store open daily until Dec. 24 at 19158 48 Ave. (North of Campbell Heights district)
The Christmas Store inside our Potters 192 store begins transforming into all things Christmas starting in September. With 28,000 sq ft dedicated to Christmas, ours is the largest Christmas store in western Canada.
We shop the world for all things Christmas, things you won’t find elsewhere. Our aim is to wow you…and we do!
The City's water main flushing program is currently happening until December 12.
Water main flushing is an essential proactive measure to maintain the City’s water distribution infrastructure and ensure consistent supply of high-quality water for residents.
Dozens of protesters took to Johnston Road yesterday in front of the proposed site for a huge housing project @ 19th avenue.
The proposed housing project will be mainly affordable housing and some market rent. the rub for local residents is the facility will also contain a Comprehensive Care unit. That unit will be used to help get drug addicts off the street and back to a normal life.
Former Surrey and Safe Surrey mayoral hopeful for 2026 DOUG MCCALLUM took advantage of the gathering to make political inroads throwing his support against the housing being built in the currently proposed neighbourhood. MCCALUM directs his support directly against current Surrey mayor BRENDA LOCKE. Surrey mayor BRENDA LOCKE.
November 06, 2025
South Surrey Residents Push Back Against BC Housing Project
The Semiahmoo South Surrey Coalition, representing more than 5,600 residents and businesses, is voicing opposition to BC Housing’s proposed social housing development, located at 152 Street and 19 Avenue in South Surrey. The Coalition is calling on BC Housing and the City of Surrey to immediately halt the project.
The group’s position is similar to community responses in Richmond, Vancouver, and Abbotsford, where residents pushed back on recent similar housing proposals.
Meetings with government officials are underway. On November 3, more than 50 Coalition members attended a Surrey City Council meeting to express their opposition. The Coalition is organizing community engagements to raise awareness and seek answers to questions that that were not addressed in the BC Housing proposal.
Community Concerns
The mixed housing project has not demonstrated a proven success model, particularly regarding its “complex care” component. The inclusion of a supervised drug consumption site has prompted serious safety and security concerns.
The proposed location sits directly across from sensitive community spaces including a local library, several schools, multiple businesses, a large public park, and a women’s resource centre.
The project is advancing with limited public consultation. Residents note that no public hearing has been scheduled and that the October 16 Community Information Session included no opportunity for a public Q&A.
Today our government tabled its 2025 budget, which includes huge investments in Canada’s infrastructure and growth. Among the many items listed in the budget, one is very close to home for our community: the federal government has approved funding support for the refurbishment of White Rock Pier, which is in serious need of repair and seismic upgrades.
Earlier this year, I identified the pier’s state of repair as one of my top priorities for the opening months of the new government. Over the course of the summer, I advocated strongly to provide funding to support the pier’s refurbishment, and I'm proud to have secured its inclusion in the official 2025 budget as a victory for the riding.
As local partners coordinate to plan and begin the upgrades, Canada’s federal government stands by to provide the capital investment needed to revitalize our iconic pier.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The restoration of our iconic pier has been listed as one of the projects that could occur under the 51 Billion Build Local Fund.
The federal budget approval will be the first step in the rebuild process. The Liberal government will need two MP's from other parties to support their budget.
Second all of the Build Local Fund will be rolled out over the next 10 years.
