In case you missed it, the Royal Canadian Legion hit a very auspicious milestone this year, reaching the grand old age of 100 years on July 17. This included the Cloverdale Legion #6 and White Rock Legion #8 also achieving this same milestone and holding their 100th anniversary parties. These local Legions were not the only ones having a special anniversary this year, as the Crescent Legion #240 across from Crescent Park that was founded in 1951 turns 75 years old this summer. With the 100th year of the Royal Canadian Legion and the 75th anniversary of the Crescent Legion, it makes it a very special time for this little Legion known for it's rocking Club 240 and the many local bands that play there.
The building and property have changed much over the years with a portion of the land being sold off and the building being added onto three times since it was first built across from Crescent Park and Fire Hall 12. The exterior was showing its age with loose and cracked siding, faded stucco and weathered brown paint. With the two memorable anniversaries in 2026, it was decided that the building was due for a serious face lift. After studying photographs of Legion buildings from across Canada, the executive picked some strong Legion colours that also reflect life as a Canadian. In the end, the stucco got a fresh coating of bright Arctic white, the wood and trim was painted with a dark Royal blue and the doors coated with many layers of Maple Leaf red. The front portion of the building is now almost complete and the change is striking to say the least. When the final details are complete it is hoped that the Crescent #240 branch will be considered one of the most beautiful Legions in Canada.
With financial constraints due to low attendance in the summer and bands playing at various festivals, the new paint job almost never happened. Because it is a sprawling rancher, the Crescent Legion building has a very large exterior that would take over 30 gallons of paint to completely cover the outside. It was hoped that a local paint manufacturer would be interested in helping supply them with paint at a low cost or possibly donating paint to this worthy cause. Fortunately a new member Paul Johnson, who is a commercial painter with 40 years of experience, recently moved into the neighbourhood and joined the Legion. It was through him that the executives were able to contact the Paint Rep from Cloverdale Paint who was very keen on helping with this project. After learning about the building and the colours that had been chosen, this local paint company that was founded in Surrey back in 1933 decided to not only donate the paint, but supplies for the volunteers as well. For their 75th anniversary, it was the best present the Crescent Legion #240 could have ever received.
The Crescent Legion will be holding their 75th Anniversary celebration Saturday, August 29th and are inviting the community to join the party. This will be an all day event that runs from 9 in the morning till 8 at night at 2643 128 Street. It will begin with a pancake breakfast hot of the griddle from 9 a.m. till 10 o'clock that coincides with a show and shine featuring vintage cars and motorcycles. Much of the parking lot will be blocked off allowing for all day festivities that include an assortment of games, live music, raffle prizes, a silent auction (with plenty of donated gifts) and a big 50/50 draw. The giant BBQ will be fired up later in the day for hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings. To help accommodate the expected crowd, the Legion will be holding a special beer garden outside of their regular patio area. I would like to list all of the corporate and business sponsors who have donated to help make this anniversary a special occasion in our community but it has grown rather large. You can find them all at https://www.club240.ca/wix-events.
It is hoped that members of the community will drop by the Legion to help celebrate their 75th anniversary. Many people are unaware that everyone is welcome at the Legion and that anyone can join. You do not need to be a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces or related to one. In fact, with the 100th year centenary of the Royal Canadian Legion, membership is free for 2026. It is a perfect time to join since the two month Remembrance Season from Sept. 11 to Nov. 11 is almost upon us. The all important poppy campaign is already being planned and they are always looking for volunteers to help with poppy sales that go directly to funding care for our Veterans and First Responders. On Remembrance Day, it is hoped that those who come to pay their respect will consider joining the Crescent Legion and help to guide it to it's 100th year anniversary in 2051. With a little luck, I might still be around to help celebrate it.
At the Legion, we are guided by three pillars: Remember, Join & Give
For more information please visit the Crescent Legion #240 website or on Facebook and Instagram.
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
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.
August 23, 2026
Sixty Two Years Ago
See White Rock From The Water
The Plover is an 11-ton, 32-foot, 17-passenger foot ferry that sails for an excursion cruise leaving Blaine Harbor Marina (Gate 2) and sailing around Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor. Starting from the Gate 2 dock, you pass through the working harbor to the breakwater to Semiahmoo Bay. Observe soaring eagles, Cormorants, harbor seals, great blue herons, a variety of waterfowl, and views of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, White Rock and the towering Mt. Baker across Drayton Harbor. Built in 1944, the MV Plover is the oldest foot passenger ferry in Washington with the shortest route. The Plover is made of cedar and fir and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Until 1964, the Plover was used to shuttle workers to the Alaska Packers Salmon Cannery on Semiahmoo Spit, now home to Semiahmoo Resort-Spa-Golf. In the late 19th century, the cannery was one of the largest salmon canneries in the world.
Operating Schedule
Days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Departure Time: Hourly on the hour, starting at 12:00 PM
Departure Location: Gate 2, Blaine Harbor Marina Visitor's Dock
September Hours: Shifts to Saturdays only, from Noon to 5:30 PM
Adults (13 ): $9.00
Children (Ages 3–12): $4.00
Infants (Under 2):
Note: The historic MV Plover passenger ferry does not stop or pick up passengers on the Semiahmoo side anymore. It only departs from Blaine and then circles around the water views and returns back to Blaine
Dancing In The Moonlight
The final night of the four scheduled salsa dances in Memorial Park came to wonderful conclusion last evening.
The event draws more visitors to the waterfront every time a dance is hosted.
The organizers do a tremendous job, as a matter or fact let's work with the organizers to have more dances next summer.
A strong step forward for B.C.’s fish and seafood sector
Today’s renewed B.C. Fisheries Fund represents a joint $106.5-million investment from Canada and British Columbia over five years to help the sector grow, innovate and adapt to changing markets and environmental conditions.
The fund will support new technology and equipment, modern infrastructure, scientific partnerships and salmon habitat restoration, while putting a stronger focus on helping harvesters and processors reach new markets at home and around the world.
Yesterday I joined, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and she announced the British Columbia Fisheries Fund (BCFF), with this joint Canada-British Columbia investment of $106.5 million over five years.
The BCFF builds on the success of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), and will continue to support the conservation and recovery of wild Pacific salmon. Wild Pacific salmon are woven into the economy and the culture of coastal and Indigenous communities across British Columbia. Protecting the habitat they depend on, remains central to the work the BCFF will support. Projects funded through BCFF will build on BCSRIF’s work to restore and enhance salmon habitat to support British Columbia’s fish and seafood sector.
Market development and diversification for the commercial fishing sector is a new pillar in this Fish Fund renewal, and responds directly to what the sector is saying: reaching new markets is essential to competitive and resilient fisheries.
The Fund is built on four pillars. To be eligible, projects must align with at least one of the following areas:
Innovation – develop new products, processes, technologies or equipment that improve productivity, competitiveness, sustainability or market access in the sector;
Infrastructure – adopt, adapt or install new processes, technologies or equipment that improve productivity, competitiveness, sustainability or market access in the sector;
Scientific partnerships – improve knowledge or adaptive capacity in response to ecosystem changes and their impacts on commercial fisheries;
Market development and diversification – contribute to expanding market access and diversification, both within Canada and internationally, by reducing the impact of trade barriers while supporting growth in the value of British Columbia seafood products.
August 21, 2026
Former White Rock Little Leaguer - Rocks The Major Leagues
"Tugboat" pitching for White Rock Little League World Series 2015
Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson who pitched for the team from White Rock that won the Little League World Series made finally made his major league debut the other night.
WILKINSON bounced around semi pro leagues before being drafted by the Cleveland Indians system. Back in May WILKINSON was traded to the San Fransisco Giants in a major league player swap.
The San Francisco Giants' season may be lost at sea, as they are nowhere near being a postseason contender as we approach September. However, they got rescued a bit by a steamship on Wednesday.
Left-handed pitcher Matt Wilkinson, affectionately known as 'Tugboat' because of his 'well-rounded' physique, made his debut against his former club, the Cleveland Guardians.
Wilkinson tossed two scoreless innings, allowing only one hit with no strikeouts or walks, which aided in the Giants' 1-0 win over the Guardians. During his appearance, Wilkinson showed poise on the pitcher's mound at Progressive Field.
It’s official: Peace Arch News is 50 years old
While their golden anniversary – marking the day PAN’s first edition hit the stands on Feb. 10, 1976 – passed earlier this year without obvious fanfare, the milestone’s significance has anything but faded for those who have helped fill its pages, both now and in decades past.
You can find a new story online every morning from Aug. 20 to Aug. 30.
The Beer Shack? Food Court at Semiahmoo Mall? Wherever you have solved all of White Rock's problems, we want to hear from you!
The City is looking for community input as it works on the 2027 Budget, and this is a great opportunity to share what matters most to you and your family.
What should be a priority? What services or investments are important to our community? Your feedback can help shape the conversation around Budget 2027.
Criminal Code charges have been sworn against a man following a Surrey Police Service (SPS) investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a female youth that occurred on August 9, 2026.
On August 9, 2026, SPS Frontline officers responded to a report of a sexual assault in Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a female youth, who advised she had been groped by an adult male. The male suspect then fled the scene. Link to previous news release: Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Sexual Assault Suspect | Surrey Police.
On August 12, 2026, SPS put out a public appeal with photos of the suspect. A man matching the description of the suspect was identified and arrested later that day.
On August 13, 2026, the BC Prosecution Service approved two Criminal Code charges, one count each of sexual assault and sexual interference, against Jagendar Kurana, a 40-year-old male.
Jagendar Kurana is awaiting a bail hearing and has been remanded until his next scheduled court appearance on August 17, 2026
White Rock Beach Beer is excited to partner with Barnside Brewing to give away FREE Weekend Pass tickets to their #barnsideharvestfest taking place September 11 to 13!
Stop by the tasting room / lounge and enter in person for your chance to win. Deadline to enter is September 1. Don't miss out on a fantastic weekend of great beer, community, and fun.
