White Rock's Marine Drive 1926
Where You Can Vacation And Be Home The Same Day
Yell It Like It Is
Editor/Publisher David Chesney
My child bride and I decided we would get down to the waterfront Wednesday evening in order to secure a good parking spot and a place on a bench up top of Memorial Park. We arrived @ 4 p.m. only to find we got one of the last parking spots in the parkade and the promenade grass and Memorial Park was already filling up 90 minutes ahead of fly time for the Snowbirds.
As we settled in I couldn't help but notice a number of spectators decided a good spot to watch the excitement would be alongside the rail line on the water side.
A recipe for disaster. I watched in dismay at RCMP members, the one and only CN Police officer, our by law officers for White Rock and Community Support for the RCMP all collectively walked right past all the people precariously perched on the rocks just a couple of metres from the tracks on the water side. It wasn't long before a freight train came rumbling through heading west to east. Surprisingly they did not blow their horn. I am assuming they feared spooking the people and no telling what they would do. Just before the freight train arrived I noticed a pair of pre-teen young girls climb up the rocks towards the rail line. My heart sank, Oh Lord please don't let them do anything stupid.
Later on an AMTRAK train came through and encountered so many people standing on the tracks in Semiahmoo Park they woke the dead with the conductor hammering on the warning horn in order to clear the tracks of dozens of sky watchers.
It has been a number of years since we had a fatality on our tracks. Let's keep it that way.
If I am fortunate enough to return to city hall for another term as city councillor I will be working with the rail line to explore altering the train schedules during the two or three major events we host every summer on the waterfront in our City by the Sea.
We can do better, and we should.
David Chesney
Publisher / Third Term City Councillor
Local News
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 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.
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August 13, 2026
Thank You & Good Night
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.Â
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.
Night Owl
Join us for a weekend of live music, food trucks, craft beer, and community!
 
Barnside Harvest Festival Over 40 bands across 3 stages - September 11–13, 202
Paterson Park Ladner - Summer Pricing ends September 7.
TNT The Naked Truth
Don Pitcairn
August 12, 2026
Nude is not Rude, Crude, or LewdÂ
Several weeks ago on a sunny Friday evening, a few remaining naturists were quietly relaxing at Crescent Rock beach waiting for sunset when the police arrived. Through interviews with several different people who were at the nude beach at that time including a family friend, I have pieced some of the following together.
History Lesson
Now home to White Rock Bistro
Off The Record
As we turn back the hands of time, the old life clock is creaking and groaning.
Can it really be 60 YEARS ago we first heard the album Revolver by The Beatles?
Thought For The Day
Langley Arts Alive Festival / 30th Anniversary
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10am - 5pm
Fraser Highway One-Way, between 204th & 206th Street
Celebrating 30 Years of FREE non-stop family fun!
Artists & Artisans
Arts Alive Showcase Stage
All Day Entertainment
Amazing Food
Family Fun Zones
NON-STOP MUSICAL PERFORMANCES 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daniel Wesley free concert 3:30 p.m.
With over 200 visual and performing artists, this must-attend festival has become a signature event in the Lower Mainland. Celebrating our 30th year, this free, family-friendly celebration features live musical performances, artists and artisans showcasing a wide range of mediums, engaging live demonstrations, and interactive entertainment woven throughout the festival area. Guests of all ages can enjoy free activities, giveaways, and special surprise pop up performances all day long.
Visit the August Uptown Gallery exhibit "The Wild Among Us" featuring the works of artists Catherine Sheppard, Bruce Hiebert, and David Klassen and their unique perspective of wildlife and urban and natural landscapes.
Exhibit is on until August 27.
Tomorrow In The Sun
Recipe of the Week
Ratatouille
This ratatouille recipe is a great way to make the classic French stew. It's rich and flavorful, filled with late summer vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini.
Serve it warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of olive oil on top and crusty bread on the side
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