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Sounds of Summer: Woodland Jazz Orchestra
Enjoy a free concert as part of the Sounds of Summer outdoor concert in The Glades gardens located in South Surrey. The summer concert series kicks off this evening and features Woodland Jazz Orchestra Directed by Emilio Suarez.
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Accessible parking, and a drop-off zone is available at the onsite parking lot (457 172 St).
Summer Concert Series Not By The Pier
The second show in the popular summer concert series moves uptown to the Miramar Plaza
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Faber Drive
Known for high-energy, fan-driven shows, Faber Drive has toured coast to coast over 10 times, sharing stages with Nickelback, Simple Plan, Sum 41, Billy Talent, and more.
With new music, fresh momentum, and the same passion that launched their career, Faber Drive is proving pop-punk is here to stay.
When: Thursday (July 9th) 7 pm (headliner onstage at 8 pm)
Where: MIRAMAR VILLAGE – 15187 Thrift Ave
Local News
July 08, 2026
International Extortion and Drug Traficking Gang Taken Down - Ties to White Rock
 File photo
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. yesterday the residental area on the hilltop of White Rock was shaken by two quick explosions. very shortly thereafter the RCMP banned blackhawk helicopter appeared and circled over the same area of White Rock.
The White Rock RCMP have released very little information on the exact location and or who was taken into custody.
Below are the two statements released on this International crime empire takedown.
Statement from the Commissioner of the RCMP on the joint operation taking down leadership of organized crime groups (Lawrence Bishnoi, Ravinder Dhanda and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria)
The events that took place yesterday (July 07) – arrests and search warrants executed worldwide – were shaped by the combined efforts of Canadian and American law enforcement over the past two years. The majority of arrests occurred in the United States; however, three individuals from British Columbia were taken into custody by the RCMP on Provisional Arrest Warrants and an application will be made to have them extradited to the United States.
Additionally, three search warrants were executed in West Vancouver, White Rock and Surrey.
Tuesday together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Los Angeles, we announced several arrests and charges against the leaders of three global organized crime networks: Lawrence Bishnoi, Ravinder Dhanda and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. These groups have been engaged in extortions, drug trafficking, kidnapping and widespread violence – namely the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar – in Canada and the United States
International Crackdown on India-Based Organized Crime Gangs Results in 24 Arrests in U.S., Canada, and Europe
Among the crimes alleged in the indictment is the assassination of a prominent political and religious leader – identified in court documents as “H.S.N.” – from India’s Punjab state and who was living in Canada at the time of his death. Bishnoi and Brar are charged with ordering this assassination, which occurred when two gunmen shot and killed H.S.N. as he left a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18, 2023.
Ravinder Singh Dhanda, 57, a.k.a. “Randy,” “Rolex,” and “John Wick,” of Vancouver, Canada, Jaskarn Baghri, 50, a.k.a. “Baba,” of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, Gurtej Singh Smagh, 43, a.k.a. “Simba,” of Creston, British Columbia, Canada, and eight other defendants are charged in an eight-count indictment returned June 23 alleging they transported, smuggled, and distributed hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine each week from the U.S. into Canda.
Whale of a Time
Grey whale sightings in Semiahmoo Bay have been prevelant over the past 2 weeks. In the past couple of days the greys have moved in close to the pier as they follow the schools of smelts in near the shore.
A local paddleboarder and her puppy were fortunate enough to be in the right place (off the end of the pier) right time (yesterday morning)
Grey whales feed near Alaska during the summer and fall on amphipods—tiny seafloor crustaceans that depend on nutrients from algae growing on and beneath Arctic sea ice. All gray whales must eat enough to fuel their 20,000 kilometre round-trip migration to Mexico, but pregnant females need even more energy—to support their pregnancy, nurse calves born in warm tropical waters and bring them back to the Arctic.
In a recent study, we found pregnant females need 1,600 to 1,900 kg of prey per day to support fetal growth and store sufficient energy to produce milk while traveling after calving. Upon returning to their Arctic feeding grounds, lactating females require 1,300 to 1,600 kg of prey per day for another three to four months.
However, climate change is reducing sea ice, which in turn decreases the algae that sustain the amphipods grey whales depend on. As a result, some grey whales are stopping off in places like Vancouver in a desperate attempt to refuel their emaciated bodies. Several grey whales have washed up dead along the coast, likely from starvation, and unfortunately, we’re likely to see more deaths in the years ahead.
2026 Canada Cup International Softball Championship:
Team Canada set to headline a world-class field at Softball City in South Surrey from July 3rd–12th
Our host team TEAM CANADA fresh off a first-place finish at the 2026 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage in Czechia, Team Canada will feature its roster for the 2026 Canada Cup International Softball Championship, set to take place July 6th-12th at Softball City in Surrey.
The countdown is officially on as the 2026 Canada Cup International Softball Championship returns to Softball City in Surrey from July 3rd-12th, bringing together the world's top fastpitch talent for 10 days of elite international competition.
Featuring national teams and elite programs from across the globe, the Canada Cup once again solidifies its reputation as one of the premier women's fastpitch events in the world. Fans will have the opportunity to witness Olympic-calibre athletes and the next generation of stars compete on Canadian soil, including Team Canada, who returns to Surrey ready to compete in front of a passionate home crowd.
Team Canada begins its Canada Cup campaign on Monday, July 6th with a marquee matchup against Brazil at 6:00 PM, before returning to the diamond on Tuesday, July 7th to take on Venezuela at 6:00 PM. The action continues with a highly anticipated showdown against New Zealand on Wednesday, July 8th at 6:15 PM, before Canada closes out round-robin play with key matchups against Czechia and China on Thursday, July 9th and Chinese Taipei Development on Friday, July 10th.
Tuesday, July 7th Results
(FULL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS HERE)
Team Canada improved to 2-0 at the 2026 Canada Cup with a convincing 7-0 victory over Venezuela on Tuesday at Softball City. Paige Simpson opened the scoring with a two-run single in the second inning before Canada broke the game open in the fourth, highlighted by a three-run home run from Erika Polidori and an RBI double from Emma Entzminger.
Morgan Rackel earned the win in the circle, allowing just one hit while striking out six over four scoreless innings. Canada continued its strong all-around play with 10 hits, seven walks and another error-free defensive performance. Entzminger, Grace Messmer and Zoe Hicks each recorded two hits, while Polidori drove in three runs.
Team Canada returns to action this evening (Wednesday) when they face New Zealand at 6:15 p.m. at Softball City.
Upcoming Team Canada Schedule:
Wednesday, July 8th – New Zealand vs Canada – 615PM
Thursday, July 9th – Czechia vs Canada – 1PM
Thursday, July 9th – Canada vs China – 6PM
Friday, July 10th – Canada vs Chinese Taipei Development – 6PM
OTHER STORYLINES:
Standing Ovation for Team Venezuela
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One of the most emotional moments of the tournament came before Tuesday night's Team Canada vs. Venezuela matchup, when Team Venezuela received a standing ovation from the Softball City crowd. Prior to first pitch, the Canada Cup recognized the team's extraordinary resilience after last week's devastating earthquake in Venezuela and the difficult journey they undertook to reach Surrey. The heartfelt tribute was met with sustained applause, underscoring the unifying power of sport and the international spirit of the Canada Cup.
Wednesday, July 8th
9:00 AM – China vs Venezuela
10:30 AM – Peru vs Israel
11:30 AM – Chinese Taipei Development vs Czechia
1:00 PM – Samoa vs Canada Elite
2:00 PM – Chinese Taipei vs The 222’s
6:15 PM – Brazil vs China
6:15 PM – New Zealand vs Canada
8:30 PM – TC Colorado vs The 222’s
8:30 PM – Chinese Taipei vs
All the exciting action is at Softball City in South Surrey.
July 07, 2026
White Rock Fire....to the rescue
White Rock Fire Rescue Type 3 crew, equipped with a calf system and staffed by 3 IAFF members, deployed to the Boston Bar area yesterday afternoon to aid in fighting the fast moving Brunswick Creek Fire.
Our three man crew will be supporting wildfire operations alongside crews from across the province. Wishing them a safe deployment, steady work, and a successful return home.
Taxing His Patience
White Rock resident and commercial property/business owner KELLY BREAKS of Blue Frog studios takes the city of White Rock to task.
White Rock Mayor Megan Knight responds:
Kelly, I've read the comments and understand the frustration.
I understand firsthand the challenges of running a business and the pressures of meeting payroll, paying taxes, and managing rising costs.
For context, on your tax bill of approximately $31,000, the City of White Rock receives about $15,900, with the balance going to the Province and other agencies. The Province's portion is shown in yellow on the tax notice.
Rather than trying to have this conversation through FB comments, I'd welcome the opportunity to sit down together and talk. Whether you'd like to meet one-on-one or host a discussion at Blue Frog with a group of White Rock taxpayers, I'd be happy to do either.
I'd like lower taxes too, but we need to have an honest conversation about the trade-offs involved. It's easy to say taxes should be lower; the harder conversation is deciding what we're prepared to do differently to achieve that.
WRPA Summer Tournament in Support of the Childhood Cancer
The White Rock Pickleball Association is delighted to report that our 2026 WRPA Summer Pickleball Tournament was an outstanding success!
Through player donations, raffle basket sales, silent auction bids, and our 50/50 draw, participants, guests, and supporters came together to make a meaningful difference for families facing childhood cancer. We are proud to announce that we will be presenting a cheque for $10,000.00 to the Childhood Cancer Family Support Society.
Ongoing Centennial park Special Evenings
July 06, 2026
Birch Bay Goes BOOM!
Good morning Birch Bay! Or, should we say “morning after”… if you’re local I bet many of you have already been down to the beach helping the cleanup effort. In other local chat groups there’s a lot of division over the impact of July 4 celebrations here that seem to be growing more massive every year.
The community-driven "citizens display" at Birch Bay leaves behind a staggering amount of waste.
Over the last few years, the annual July 5th beach cleanup has routinely hauled away between 10,000 and 12,000 pounds (5 to 6 tons) of debris from the shoreline in a single morning.
The majority of this weight is charred fireworks casings, plastic wrappers, and cardboard launch tubes.
May The Fourth Be With Them
The Fourth of July fireworks over Drayton Harbour outside of Blaine shook the evening.
Let's hope the word doesn't get out that just a couple of nights after massive crowds descended on our waterfront for White Rock's Canada Day fireworks, only a handful of lucky Saturday night visitors to White Rock got a bonus show.
SSSSHHHHH don't tell anyone.
July 05, 2026
We Had A Good Run
Canada’s wild ride at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to a conclusion with a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful effort in the Round of 16.
The Canadians fell 3-0 to Morocco on Saturday in Houston. Canada came into the match ranked No. 30 in the world; Morocco entered the day at No. 6.
Morocco moves on to the quarterfinals against France, while Canada is eliminated. Still, this represents a best-ever performance for a team that hadn’t won a game at a senior men’s World Cup prior to this year.
The City of Surrey will broadcast over 100 of the FIFA WORLD CUP games on a giant screen in the Surrey City Hall Plaza.
Some of the games will have live performers on the plaza between games.
Friday July 03, 2026
Surrey Canada Day 2026 draws over 80,000
 Classic rocker LEE AARON
Doug Shrober photo
More than 80,000 people gathered at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale yesterday for Surrey Canada Day 2026, reinforcing its reputation as Western Canada’s largest free Canada Day celebration.
the event delivered a full day of free festivities, headlined by Canadian country star Josh Ross, with performances from Lee Aaron and Tyler Shaw. The celebration featured live entertainment across four stages, an Indigenous Village and Marketplace, amusement rides, food trucks, beer gardens, and a fireworks finale.
Attendees enjoyed a wide range of attractions across the site, including the Community Hub, which featured DJs, dance battles, and, new this year, the Chapman’s Chill Zone offering free ice cream samples. The Indigenous Village and Marketplace provided opportunities for cultural sharing and connection, while families took part in free activities and performances in the Family Zone.
Snowbirds Say Goodbye To Their Old Planes & White Rock
When the Canadian air force Flight squadron THE SNOWBIRDS roar over Semiahmoo Bay this August, the show will mark one of their last performances in their current jets. The next time we see The Snowbirds they will be flying brand new CT-157 Siskin II turbo prop planes.
The Snowbirds arrive in our City by the Sea on August 12 in the dinner time.
Seems like the perfect time to pack a picnic basket and head for the beach.
Cop Shop
White Rock RCMP has established a temporary Community Policing Trailer for the beach this summer.
Located in the pier head parking lot in the 15000 block of Marine Drive, it will be used by staff and volunteers during community events and beach patrols throughout the summer.
Please note that this office will not be manned 24/7. Should you require police, please continue to call 911 or non emergency 778-545-4800.
Expect to see more of a beach presence this summer from the RCMP.
Thursday July 02, 2026
What A Canada Day Gift
MP ERNIE KLASSEN stepped up to the microphone yesterday at our Canada Day celebration kick off in Memorial Park, and kicked it right through the goalposts. News of a forthcoming federal grant came the day before a government was going forthcoming for the reconstruction of our iconic pier.
The guessing game began on how much we would be receiving and all that guessing was concluded when KLASSEN announced the government was making a $26 million dollar grant for the pier reconstruction. The $26 million dollars when added to the already $4 million dollars the city had accumulated through grants and private citizen donations, means we have the entire amount to rebuild Canada's "Longest Pier."
Details on the design and timeline for reconstruction will be forthcoming soon from the city of White Rock.
Building Canada strong means backing our communities.
Through the Build Communities Strong Fund, we’re helping to rebuild local infrastructure — like the White Rock Pier in B.C.
To build a strong Canada we must support our communities.
Through the Building Strong Communities Fund, we’re helping rebuild local infrastructure, like the White Rock Pier in B.C.
The day long celebration came to a crashing and booming end with a fireworks display over Semiahmoo Bay. The crowds get larger every year and the event's popularity may signal its demise.
The city will be conducting a post event review to assess how bad the traffic situation alone may be cause for concern.
The best -place to perhaps watch the fire works may be turning on your TV and dialing into the live beach web cam.
(See the link for the live web cam at the bottom of the main page here on THE SUN)
Thought for the Day
The Naked Truth
Don Pitcairn
July 5, 2026
Black Hawk Down 2
Several years ago U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Canada with import tariffs if they did not make attempts to strengthen the Canadian side of the border to stop illegal immigration and curb the flow of illicit fentanyl from entering into the United States. In an attempt to mollify Trump, the Liberal government budged $1.3 billion for additional border security in 2025. This included the RCMP spending $5.3 million to lease two Black Hawk helicopters for use in patrolling the border. That number of helicopters has since climbed to three and the RCMP were planning on adding a fourth Black Hawk this year.
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