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August 31, 2026
Findlay Lays An Egg
Kerry-Lynne Findlay's rise into the political spotlight began back in 2011 when she won Delta-Richmond East riding for the Conservative Party in the Federal election. She went from the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, to Associated Minister of Defense before becoming the Minister of National Revenue in the span of only four years. In the 2015 election she lost the new riding of Delta to Liberal candidate Carla Qualtrough. In a by-election two years later she parachuted into the South Surrey-White Rock riding and was defeated by Mr. White Rock Gordie Hogg. In the 2019 Federal election she took on Hogg again in his hometown riding and managed to beat him, a feat she managed again in 2021. KLF served as the shadow minister of National Defence and The Chief Opposition Whip before losing to current Liberal MP Ernie Klassen in the 2025 election.
Switching gears in the spring of this year, Kerry-Lynne Findlay decided to make a run for the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives when John Rustad resigned in Dec. 2025 after receiving a letter of non-confidence signed by the majority of his caucus. It must have been strange for him to read he had been "professionally incapacitated" and was being replaced. South-Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford took over the reins (reign?) of the B.C.Conservative Party at that time as its interim leader. Heading into the B.C. Conservatives Leadership Convention, KLF had the endorsement of a record 11 current MLAs. Over four ballots she managed to win the voting at 51% to 49 % for runner-up Caroline Elliott and was declared the elected leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
The leadership review was a rather tumultuous affair with plenty of mud-slinging, name calling and personal attacks. These included KLF accusing a fellow leadership candidate Peter Milobar of having a conflict of interest with reconciliation due to his wife being indigenous. Milobar responded by calling her accusations "the worst side of politics possible" and questioning who would vote for the party. At that time, former Conservative MLA Eleanor Sturko, who now sits as an independent in the riding of Surrey-Cloverdale after being ejected from the Conservative caucus in Sept of 2025, called KLF "a radical on the right wing." When you have acrimonious leadership conventions and a leader elected by a slim margin, it often leads to further political infighting within a political party unless the wounds can be healed and ruffled feathers smoothed over.
Unfortunately for the Conservatives they picked a leader who was not a sitting MLA meaning that KLF needs someone to resign for her to hopefully win the riding in a by-election. Many of the Conservatives who did not support her, including former United party members, were apparently reluctant to make way for the new leader and give up their $122,000 yearly salary. Delta's Ian Paton has stated he was offered a position as agriculture advisor for the Conservatives at the same pay as his MLA salary if he resigned his seat. Prince George's Rosalyn Bird has revealed that Finlay threw a temper tantrum during a phone call after she refused to give up her riding so KLF could run there. Finally Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reanne Gasper agreed on Aug. 22nd to step down allowing Findlay to run and amazingly Reanne was immediately hired as KLF's Chief of Staff.
Then came the exodus of rats from the sinking ship, long after Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong fled the B.C. Conservatives to form the upstart OneBC party. Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre, left to sit as an independent on Aug. 14. He was followed over a week later on Aug. 24 by Delta South's Ian Paton, who announced plans to form a new center-right party with Milobar. Then the flow turned into a flood with Prince George-Valemount Mla Rosalyn bird taking flight on Aug. 25th. A day later it was a two-fer with Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat leaving the Conservatives to sit as an independent, followed by Courtney-Comox MLA Brennan Day, with both voicing a loss of confidence in Findlay. There is no word on whether the bizarre video posted by KLF portraying the NDP Premier as a fascist leader had anything to do with the mass exodus (see link below).
As if all of this was not enough, it has been revealed there was an underground meeting last week in the basement of the Dunsmuir St. White Spot in downtown Vancouver. Billed as the "Triple-O Summit", it brought together Conservative and Liberal members, business leaders plus select media members all searching for a possible way to move the free enterprise vote forward as the NDP crater and the Conservatives splinter. The meeting was actually named “The Path Ahead” and it listed four options: repair the Conservative Party of BC, join an existing alternative, revive a legacy party, or start a new party. Could this all lead to the Social Credit Party of B.C. making a political comeback? It's hard to imagine but in wacky B.C. politics anything is possible. I should note that a B.C. Conservative caucus meeting and news conference with Kerry-Lynne Findlay booked in Richmond on Monday has been cancelled. It's too bad since I was planning on bringing popcorn and enjoying the show as I've always loved watching implosions.
The NDP's culture war is a war on British Columbia. Video posted by KLF.
Naturally yours,
Don Pitcairn
Local News
August 31, 2026
Watch Council In Person or Online
White Rock council returns Monday @ 4 p.m. White Rock Community Centre.
Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
White Rock Community Centre Council Chambers 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock
*Live Streaming/Telecast: Please note that all Committees, Task Forces, Council Meetings, and Public Hearings held in the Council Chamber are being recorded and broadcasted as well included on the City’s website at: www.whiterockcity.ca
August 30, 2026
BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is set to run in a byelection in Abbotsford-Mission on September 26th.
The NDP has announced it will run former agriculture minister Pam Alexis in the byelection.
PAM ALEXIS through the years:
She unsuccessfully ran for a seat on Mission District Council in 2011, before winning election to council in 2014 by taking the largest number of votes. In 2018, she won the district's mayoral race.
She resigned as mayor of Mission on November 12, 2020. She suffered a stroke in September 2021, but recovered with no permanent side effects and resumed her work as MLA the following month.
She was named Minister of Agriculture and Food by Premier David Eby on December 7, 2022.
Someone Locally Has A Sense of Humour
Since we can apparently rename anything we want....
Effective immediately, the area formerly known as "Surrey" has been annexed and rebranded as White Rock North.
Residents of White Rock North are cordially invited to fund our promenade upgrades and tax base. Please note that this rebrand does not grant parking privileges near the beach, nor does it allow you to tell people you live in White Rock when traveling.
Folks from the Peace, Love and Handshake group were at the U.S./Canadian Border Saturday amid the new 50% tariff on Canadian goods and pressure on area businesses a group of Canadians arrived with boxes of Timbits. When America sends tariffs we send donuts!
PNW Daily photos
August 29, 2026
KEEP THE SPS IN SURREY
Mayor’s Statement: Surrey Police Service collective agreement
I’m pleased to see the Surrey Police Board and the Surrey Police Union reach a new four-year collective agreement.
It recognizes the important work police officers do to keep Surrey safe and supports the continued development of a strong municipal police service.
I want to thank both sides for their efforts and commitment in reaching this outcome.
Mayor Brenda Locke
August 27, 2026
White Rocker Blues Rocker Wins Big Award
Local blues legend and frequent performer @ CLUB 240 in Crescent Beach/Crescent Beach Legion AL WALKER, just picked up a well deserved international music award.
 
Entrants from far and wide competed for this prestigious award and our very own AL WALKER picked up the BEST OF NORTH AMERICA for his "Don't Cry To Me Blues" song from his latest record Blues Lightnin'.
Keep an eye on The White Rock Sun for a soon to be announced show @ CLUB 240!
August 26, 2026
Local Baseball Team Has A Banner Year
The WHITE ROCK TRITONS are 13U AAA Provincial Champions. The team will be hanging two banners this year!
After a stellar 13U National Championships weekend, running the table @ 6-0, they took the final with a dominating 11-4 W over Quebec 2!!
August 25, 2026
Have Your Say: The Next General Local Election is October 17, 2026
The City of White Rock's next General Local Election will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. During the election, White Rock voters will elect one mayor, six councillors and one school trustee to represent the community.
The City offers three ways to vote:
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Advanced voting: Vote from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 7, 8 and 13 at Centennial Arena (14600 North Bluff Rd.). Parking fees will not be enforced for voters.
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General voting day: Vote from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 17 at:
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White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Avenue)
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Centennial Arena (14600 North Bluff Road), and
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Kent Street Activity Centre (1475 Kent Street).
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By mail: Mail ballot voting is available to all residents and non-resident property electors. Requests will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Oct. 15 and can be made online or by calling 604-541-2287. Once you request a mail ballot, you cannot vote by another method.
For election information, voter resources, important dates and candidate information, visit the City's website at https://www.whiterockcity.ca/election
Peninsula Village - SPS Appeals for Witnesses to Collision
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is appealing for any witnesses to a weekend collision between a cyclist and vehicle, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision, to come forward to police.
At approximately 1:51 pm on August 23, 2026, SPS officers responded to a report from BCEHS of a collision between a cyclist and a vehicle at the intersection of 154 Street and 24 Avenue in south Surrey. Officers arrived to find the cyclist, an adult male, being treated by BCEHS paramedics. He was transported to hospital with what were described as serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, who was not injured, remained at the scene.
SPS’s Collision Investigation Unit has taken over the lead on the investigation, and the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
SPS investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who was driving in the area and who may have dashcam footage, to please contact SPS’s non-emergency number at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-90037 (SP).
August 24, 2026
White Rock Financial Organization Under Scrutiny
The B.C. Securities Commission imposed a temporary order July 16 against Everything Financial Group and Everything Financial Consultants Inc. White Rock that prohibits trading of any of their securities. Everything Financial Group had regular paid segments on CTV Vancouver's morning talk show.
Everything Financial and its founder Peter Cishecki may face a hearing after the province’s securities regulator stated it found evidence indicating investors have been paid out with other investors’ money
Take A Seat KERRY LYNNE
Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reann Gasper, who is also the B.C. Conservatives' deputy whip, has resigned so party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay can run for her seat in a by-election.
Over the weekend GASPER announced she would be stepping down in order to provide an opportunity for FINDLAY to run for a seat in the BC Legislature.
It is unclear how long it will take for NDP Premier DAVID EBY to call a by election in Abbotsford/Mission.
The legislature reconvenes on October 05.
Thought for the Day
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Yell It Like It Is
Friday August 28, 2026
David Chesney/Editor Publisher
Who Is Susan Bains?
 ......... and what are people saying about her?
OFFICIAL BIO on City website
Councillor Susan Bains was elected to White Rock City Council in a By-Election on September 27, 2025. BAINS along with returning councillor ANTHONY MANNING both picked up seats in the By-Election.
Susan is a passionate, results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in human resources, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.
A proud White Rock resident for more than 17 years, she has lived, worked, and raised her family here, gaining a deep understanding of the city’s strengths, challenges, and diverse needs. Dedicated to advancing accessibility and inclusion, Susan works to ensure everyone can fully participate in community life.
Guided by respect, integrity, and accountability, she brings a collaborative spirit and a proven record of turning ideas into action to City Hall, building a city where accessibility, opportunity, and community thrive together.
Literally a year ago when the by-election was called to fill two seats that had become vacant on White Rock council, I was thrilled ANTHONY MANNING was once again vying for a seat on council. I did the math and knew MANNING shared a similar vision for the future for White Rock, as my fellow councillor CHRISTOPHER TREVEYLAN and myself.
I reached out to MANNING and asked who he thought might be another strong candidate for council. I was somewhat take back a bit when he told me his running mate would be SUSAN BAINS. BAINS had come to my attention when she battled (literally) to have an accessible mat installed on our pier to aid in mobility of not only wheelchairs, but for walkers, strollers and any other mobility units that would benefit from a pier on the mat.
I will be very honest, I had another candidate in mind. I asked MANNING "I am concerned Susan Bains may be a one trick pony? Is she only interested in accessibility issues given the fact she herself is confined to a wheelchair?"
Manning assured me there was far more to BAINS than just one issue. Once I had the opportunity to sit down with BAINS my fears were set aside. I found an incredibly intelligent, well studied, outgoing vibrant and insightful individual. I shared by observation with my wife GAYLE and we both decided, it might be a bit of a long shot for a complete unknown, but maybe just maybe we could all pull this off and get SUSAN elected in the by election.
We hit the streets. It was there I watched people who met with SUSAN, as well as those that she talked to on the streets and in coffee shops instantly gravitate and embrace her vision and her passion she had for White Rock.
I now find myself fully ensconced in an election slate called TOGETHER FOR WHITE ROCK (more on that later) that has chosen SUSAN BAINS as our candidate for mayor in the upcoming civic election in White Rock October 17, 2026. It is in the early stage of campaigning and in some cases I am getting the exact same hesitation brought up with me that I had regarding BAINS.
I simply smile and say "To know SUSAN BAINS is to love SUSAN BAINS." Over the past year I have had the distinct pleasure of observing first hand how arresting SUSAN'S personality is. Her adjustment period joining the council table was minimal. She has become a very strong overnight on city council.
I am confident if we all do our homework and put in the effort it is going to take, SUSAN BAINS will be the next mayor of White Rock.
NOTE:
Our team will be hosting a number of public gatherings, if you would like to attend one and experience first hand what I am talking about, simply email me.
editor@whiterocksun.com
Is SUSAN BAINS a long shot? Maybe. Any first time candidate for a council seat is.
But when long shots come in, they ALWAYS pay off big time!
David Chesney
Third term city councillor/Editor & Publisher
Location - Morrison's Cafe Five Corners 15223 Pacific Ave, White Rock
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