A group of men displayed the white nationalist slogan ‘Remigration saves our nation’ on the steps of the legislature Sunday morning after the Provincial election.
During the recent civic election here in White Rock a candidate asked several questions related to water and development.
Questions and the answers below:
Has the City completed a study showing how much additional water will be required to service the number of new housing units currently proposed or anticipated under the City's growth plans?
The City’s Water Master Plan update was finalized in 2024. This document is updated every 5 years. The 2024 document used a 2050 population and ICI growth in line with Metro’s 2050 regional planning document. The 2050 population estimate for White Rock used was 27,870 and was a 2.1% increase in population from the previous (2017) water master plan. Every time this document is updated, the growth projections are updated based on most recent assumptions to ensure the City’s water infrastructure keeps up with growth.
A great population chart that staff presented to Council when updated DCCs were brought forward can be found below. It shows the growth projections assumed in each of the City’s master plans in comparison to the 2050 Metro mid and high range growth projections:
At what point would additional wells, treatment capacity, reservoirs, or water mains be required if White Rock continues to increase its population and building density?
The Water Master Plan informs the City’s capital plan allowing the City to stay ahead of growth from an infrastructure perspective. Section 7.1 in the Water Master Plan (linked above) has a table that shows supply capacity of our groundwater wells and section 7.3 speaks to storage capacity of our reservoirs. I have included snippets of the two relevant tables below. Please note that the groundwater well capacity analysis uses the conservative assumption that the largest well is out of service on the hottest day of the year, assuming climate change.
Is the City's water supply considered sustainable over the long term, particularly during periods of drought or reduced groundwater recharge?
The City has taken many steps to manage demands and promote water conservation, including:
•White Rock is universally metered and recovers costs of water service based on consumption.
•The phasing in of a new water rate structure that better rewards customers for reducing water use.
•White Rock implements seasonal watering restrictions, including escalation in response to drought conditions.
•The City tracks water distribution system leakage and watermain breaks to prioritize planned replacement of aging cast iron watermains, targeted leak detection and repair, and other measures to manage water losses.
•The recently updated Water Master Plan and Development Cost Charge Bylaw both reflect the impacts of effective demand management.
Additionally, while the Water Master Plan makes assumptions for climate change, the water conservation plan is scheduled for an update early next year. A component of that study will focus on decreasing peak usage to alleviate stress on the system that is experienced during hot/dry summers.
Will developers be required to contribute toward the additional water infrastructure required to service new high-density development, or will these costs primarily be borne by existing taxpayers and water users?
Yes, developers are required to construct frontage improvements and pay DCCs. DCCs are fees to help municipalities recover the costs of off-site infrastructure needed to support growth and are one of the many tools the City uses to fund capital projects. The City recently updated our DCCs earlier this year.
The City has previously stated that the original Well #5 had to be decommissioned because of saltwater intrusion, and that a replacement Well #5 is now being connected to the City's water system.
Yes, Well #5 was replaced and is now constructed at Centennial Park.
What is the City doing to prevent further saltwater intrusion into our aquifer, and how confident is the City that our groundwater supply will remain safe and sustainable as White Rock's population and development continue to grow?
All wells are located north of Thrift Avenue and at elevations significantly higher than the ocean. Additionally, the water conservation plan work scheduled for next year will review opportunities for demand-side management (water conservation), installation of an observation well to facilitate long-term aquifer monitoring, and collection and analysis of groundwater samples to improve understanding of groundwater recharge. The project will also review the hydraulics of the current well pumps and transmission system to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and increase infrastructure supply capacity.
The closed parking lot on Marine Drive just west of the museum is scheduled to be opened OCT 30th 2026.
As a bonus, final paving is done ahead of schedule so it will NOT be closed again in Spring.
The next lot further West by Oxford will re-open later in November in time for Bright Walk.
No More Falling Back
B.C. is saying goodbye to the fall clock change, but could this Sunday November 1 bring some unexpected confusion?
For the first time, most of British Columbia won’t turn its clocks back when much of North America returns to standard time on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
B.C. will remain on permanent daylight time (UTC−7), meaning the time difference with several other provinces and U.S. states will
October 25, 2026
The CONSERVATIVE party of BC swept last night's election.
Locally TREVOR HALFORD returns as MLA for White Rock/South Surrey.
ALL the ridings in Surrey turned CONSERVATIVE BLUE
Planning to purchase a Resident Parking Decal or Permit?
Sales for 2027 Resident Parking Decals and Permits begin next week Monday (November 02. 2026.)
Decals and permits can be purchased online, or at White Rock City Hall at 15322 Buena Vista Ave.
October 23, 2026
$275,00.00 Raised - RIDE ON!
Photo of Constable Godlien with Caitlyn
CONGRATULATIONS to White Rock RCMP Constable Carly Godlien who participated in the 2026 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast.
Cst. Carly Godlien rode in support of Caitlyn Sears, daughter of Cst. Sears, who was diagnosed with leukemia last year, as well as in memory of Cameron Bulger, the grandson of a Community Policing Volunteer who passed away
CARLY was one of 19 lower mainland RCMP officers and first responders who rode to raise funds to fight childhood cancers. The riders weaved their ways through the Fraser valley back in September over 5 days and raised $275,000.00.
In all, $1.75 million has been raised in communities across British Columbia through the Tour de Valley, Tour de Coast, Tour de North, Tour de Rock and Pedal for Hope, with the total expected to climb as more donations are counted.
October 22, 2026
Surrey May Get Its Own Charter
Every city in the Province of British Columbia is governed by the Community Charter. That is with the exception of Vancouver which has its own charter. Yesterday on a whistle stop in Surrey Premier EBY made the following promises:
BC NDP Leader David Eby spent the day in Surrey outlining his vision for the fast-growing city’s future. His plan will lower the cost of gas and groceries, strengthen health care, and get the big projects Surrey needs built–like new SkyTrain expansions and hospital infrastructure.
“Surrey will soon be B.C.’s biggest city, and it’s at the heart of my vision for our province’s future. Building a stronger British Columbia starts right here,” said Eby. “Our plan is fully costed, so I can tell people in Surrey exactly what we’ll build. Mr. Doerkson can’t. He wants to ‘review’ the infrastructure budget, and he won’t say what gets cut.”
Under the BC NDP, Surrey has received $12 billion in major projects, more than any other community. Those projects include the new Surrey hospital in Cloverdale, the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, and the SFU Surrey medical school. All three are already under construction, and all three are funded through the infrastructure budget that BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson wants to review.
Doerkson already promised to cancel the Massey Tunnel replacement, which is already underway and start over with a bridge. That would put hundreds out of work, sacrifice $3 billion in federal funding and leave commuters waiting even longer.
“A growing city like Surrey needs a government that will build and hire – not a one that will cancel and fire,” said Eby. “People here have seen that movie before. It means deep cuts, higher costs, and chaos at the worst possible time.”
Eby pointed to the record of the last conservative government. It tolled the Port Mann Bridge and left kids in overcrowded classrooms. And they sold the land for the second hospital in Surrey below its appraised value to a well-connected campaign donor.
Eby also warned that Doerkson's agenda includes a secret deal with personal injury lawyers that would double car insurance, and billions of dollars in backdoor cuts to health care.
“We’ve got a lot more work to do together. We can’t afford to go back to the days where people in Surrey bear the brunt of cuts and higher costs,” Eby concluded.
David Eby’s vision for a stronger, more livable Surrey includes:
Getting big projects done: A fully costed plan to complete the new hospital, the SkyTrain extension to Langley, and the new medical school. A re-elected BC NDP will also work with the mayor and council to build a SkyTrain extension to Newton and use the land offered by the city to build a new health care facility.
Lowering the cost of getting around: Taking on big oil and suspending a portion of the gas tax to save people up to 30 cents a litre on gas. Per tank, that’s savings of as much as $20 for families for $116 of diesel for trucks. A re-elected BC NDP will also cap car insurance rates for another three years and offer free transit passes to low-income seniors.
Strengthening health care: Launching an accelerated "bridging to practice" training program to fast-track qualified international medical graduates living in B.C. into family medicine, committing to 3 new primary care clinics in Surrey, and aggressively recruiting health care professionals and doctors from the U.S.
Getting homes built faster: Accelerate housing development by bringing in a new 30-day permit guarantee for small residential builds, standardizing technical codes province-wide, and partnering with the federal government to reduce development cost charges by up to 50%.
Giving Surrey the tools to deliver: A Surrey charter with the same kind of authority Vancouver has. This gives local leaders more power to make faster decisions on housing, transit, and community services tailored to Surrey's growing population.
What Will The North American Time Zones Look Like?
Alexander Browne and his Boulevardiers will re-animate the undead hits of the roaring ‘20s and the flirty ‘30s at White Rock Elks Hall, 1469 George St. on Saturday Oct. 31.
It's a Halloween Costume Ball - there will be prizes for best costume during the evenings.
History Lesson
City of White Rock The railroad helped shape White Rock, but who built it?
This photo from 1906 shows the construction of the Great Northern Railway along White Rock’s coastline.
Completed in 1909, the railway helped spur growth in the area.
Many of the workers were newcomers to Canada from East Asia, Europe, and beyond, seeking a new life in British Columbia.
As they built their futures, they helped build the community we know today.
Every train passing through White Rock is a reminder of their lasting impact.
TNT The Naked Truth
Don Pitcairn
Monday October 26, 2026
Egg Faced Eby
I must admit, many people including myself were mystified and mortified that NDP Premier David Eby would call a snap election in B.C. with this election overlapping with the ongoing civic campaign. Having the election dates only a week apart meant confusion over party messaging, whether candidates were running for City Hall or the B.C. Legislature, not to mention the plethora of election signs on our streets, many of which were illegally posted. It was truly ridiculous hearing Eby trying to rationalize why the election was needed only two years into his mandate with the NDP enjoying a majority in the Legislature. His initial speech trying to put the blame on US President Trump and tariffs while mentioning "The Donald" nineteen times was laughable. If you look up "TDS - Trump Derangement Syndrome" you will likely see Eby's picture with a frowning face.
Best fish n chips in town?
Photo of Constable Godlien with Caitlyn
