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Local NewsApril 26, 2026
Regular council meeting is Monday, April 27 at 4 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre located at 15154 Russell Avenue.Read the agenda and watch the video livestream at http://tinyurl.com/44xmhu94 .
City Of Surrey
Flags at Surrey City Hall and all civic buildings will be lowered to half-mast today (Sunday, April 26) to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic deaths that occurred at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025.
April 25, 2026City of Surrey to host B.C.’s largest Earth Day celebration today
The 15th annual Party for the Planet will feature live music and dance battles on four stages, and a sustainable marketplace, plant sale, rock climbing wall, tomato plant giveaway, and so much more.Admission is free.For more event information, visit partyfortheplanet.ca.When: Saturday, April 25, 2026Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Schedule: 11:00 a.m. – Event begins. Plant sale opens.11:30 a.m. – Merlin the Magician performs on the TD Bank Group Family Stage2:05 p.m. – Mayor & Council Ceremony with Indigenous Welcome by Kevin Kelly2:35 p.m. – Free Tomato Plant Giveaway in City Hall Atrium5:30 p.m. – West Coast Circus performs on the TD Bank Group Family Stage6:40 p.m. – Higher Ground Dance Battle Finale on the Community StageLocation: Surrey Civic Plaza (13450 104 Ave, Surrey)Parking: Free underground parking is available on P1 and P2 of Surrey City Hall.
April 24, 2026White Rock City Council Adopts 2026-2030 Financial Plan/Bylaw
White Rock City Council adopted the 2026–2030 Financial Plan Bylaw on April 20, 2026, at a Special Council Meeting. The Financial Plan prioritizes community needs, enhances service delivery, and advances Council’s strategic priorities over the next five years.The budget and its investments are supported by a 5.04% increase to property taxes, of which 1.38% is for core municipal services, 1.53% is for RCMP, and 2.13% is for Capital and Infrastructure.“White Rock City Council has taken a balanced and responsible approach that protects essential services while strengthening the city’s long‑term financial resilience during shifting economic conditions. As part of this commitment, Mayor and Council remuneration will be reduced by 10% in 2026 to help offset rising costs,” said Mayor Megan Knight. “Our focus remains on delivering high‑quality core services to our residents as efficiently as possible while adhering to new regulatory requirements, and to ensure a bright and sustainable future for White Rock.”Public feedback on the Financial Plan was gathered through a community survey conducted in July 2025, public engagement in February 2026 on the Talk White Rock platform, as well as a public feedback session at the March 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.Key items residents identified, which are reflected in the Financial Plan are:
For more information, view the Draft 2026–2030 Financial Plan at www.talkwhiterock.ca/2026financialplan
April 23, 2026WHITE ROCK'S NIGHT MARKET RETURNS MAY 1ST
Check out Langley's FARM COUNTRY BREWING'S commemorative Pier City Lager.Friday Nights On The Promenade in Memorial Park
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For immediate release: April 24, 2026 
Revenue by Source 2026 |
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Property Value Taxes |
35% |
Fees & Charges |
22% |
Other Sources |
43% |
Property Tax Distribution 2026 |
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Class 1 – Residential |
92.15% |
Class 2 – Utility |
0.19% |
Class 5 – Light Industry |
0.03% |
Class 6 – Business & Other |
7.60% |
Class 8 – Recreation & Non-Profit |
0.03% |
Use of Permissive Tax Exemptions
The City’s Annual Report contains a list of permissive exemptions granted for the year and the amount of property tax revenue foregone. Permissive tax exemptions are granted to not-for- profit institutions per City policy and include exemptions for religious institutions, service organizations, and cultural institutions, all which form a valuable part of our community. Each year organizations can make an application for permissive tax exemptions which are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
April 20, 2026
Happenings On Restaurant Row
At a time when the majority of restaurants in the Lower Mainland are fighting to keep their heads above water, the new restaurant openings on the White Rock waterfront show no sign of slowing down.
Over on EAST BEACH/Marine Drive "FUSION" has opened in the old DELUXE location. Whereas DELUXE occupied both levels in their previous short lived incarnation, FUSION will only operate on the lower level.
According to the husband wife team owners, FUSION felt like a perfect name for their new restaurant, as it's menu will have a mixture of Malaysian, Chinese and Italian dishes.
Back at WEST BEACH burger lovers anxiously await the opening of CHAI BAR.
The Chai Bar is centrally located across from Memorial Park on Marine Drive.
Further East from THE CHAIR BAR in the old locale of the ITALIAN TOUCH (and many more) it appears judging by the printing on their sign this new restaurant may be serving Arabic food.
April 18, 2026
Public Notice: Road Closures & Traffic Changes for the White Rock Farmers’ Market
Road Closures:
• Russell Avenue (Johnston Rd. to Foster St.)
• Johnston Road (Russell Ave. to Thrift Ave.)
Every Sunday from April 19 to October 11, 2026
Traffic control hours: Approximately 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What to Expect:
• Clearly marked detour routes around the market area
• Traffic Control Persons on site to assist vehicles and pedestrians
• Driveway access maintained where possible
• Temporary no parking restrictions may be in place (advance notice provided)
All roads will reopen following market tear down each Sunday.
Thank you for your patience.
Gas Be Gone
The last gas station in White Rock's town centre the PETRO CANADA service station located at Thrift Avenue and Johnston road will close up operations effective April 30.
Many local residents relied on the popular gas station as it was the last full service outlet on the Semiahmoo Peninsula.
The service portion of the gas bar will remain open for the foreseeable future.
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Recipe of the Week
Lemon Orzo Recipe
This lemon orzo pasta is a quick and easy one-pot dinner or side dish! Perfect for weeknights, it's lightly creamy and full of bright lemon flavor. Feel free to add your favorite protein or veggies!
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
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1½ cups orzo pasta
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3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
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2 garlic cloves, grated
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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½ cup frozen peas
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
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Zest of 1 lemon
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, basil, and/or dill
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a large saucepan or medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes to toast it.
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Add 3 cups of the broth, the garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the broth is absorbed. Add the peas and cook for another 2 minutes, or until heated through.
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Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and zest, Parmesan, and half the herbs, stirring until the cheese is melted. Season to taste, stirring in more broth as needed to keep the orzo lightly creamy.
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Serve topped with the remaining herbs and more cheese, if desired.
In MY Opinion
White Rock and every other city in British Columbia will go to the polls in October to elect a new civic government.
My challenge will be whether to put my name forth for a fourth term. One of the deciding factors may have already been answered. Out of the clear blue a week back the Provincial Government released the press release below.
The Province has introduced legislative amendments that would allow it to establish a mandatory, province wide code of conduct for all local elected officials in B.C. with clear processes for complaints, investigations and sanctions. Conduct issues can include bullying or harassment in meetings, harassment of staff or disrespectful behaviour between elected officials that can make governing a community challenging.
“While many local governments have conduct codes today, they are not consistent across jurisdictions and often lack clear steps to address conduct issues,” said Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities. “Once in place, a provincial code of conduct will ensure all local elected officials are held to the same ethical standards across B.C., help avoid dysfunction at the local level and improve fairness and public trust in local governments.”
First of all I find it rather interesting I found this information out from reading a press release. If there was any advance notice or discussion with city hall I was not privy to any such conversation.
In this particular case I welcome Provincial oversight. I know from personal experience an elected official can be dragged into a secretive IN CAMERA meeting and forced to accept whatever the majority of the council of the day feels appropriate punishment for conduct.
This past election term our White Rock council had a 28 page CODE OF CONDUCT dropped in our laps for approval. No input no discussion, simply pass it and move on. I chose not to approve the document yet that majority of our current council pushed it through.
The Province has clearly identified where a council is made up of a group of councillors that band together they can, have and will operate nothing more than a kangaroo court.
If a citizen decides for any reason to file a CODE OF CONDUCT against an elected official, the recipient of said violation must either knuckle under or the the matter proceeds to a "mediator" which the cost runs somewhere in the neighbourhood of $25,000.00 bill to the city. The findings of said mediator then makes recommendations to the city and council. Council then goes back into the secretive meeting IN CAMERA and either executes the recommendations (if they dislike that councillor) or simply set aside the judgment and recommendation if (they like said councillor.) If the councillor refuses to accept the mediation process, it moves to a full inquiry which can run the city cost in legal fees up to $90,000.00.
..and therein lies the very reason the Province is stepping with this forced oversight.
Having been on the receiving end of this flawed process, for the first time I welcome the Province inserting themselves into civic gornment.
David Chesney
White Rock city councillor
Editor/Publisher/White Rock Sun
Thought For The Day
Vendor call out! We are looking for makers and artisans for the market at Spring Fest on Saturday, May 2nd in Elgin Heritage Park.
12-4pm (vendor set up starts at 10am)
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
Vendor fee only - $40, Vendor fee + table? chairs - $45
Co-hosted by Historic Stewart Farm and Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House.
White Rock Garden Club Plant Sale 2026
Saturday May 9th, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cash only!!
Ocean Park Community Hall, 1577-128th Street
Featuring plants such as hostas, dahlias, sedum, heuchera, succulents, grasses, veggies, herbs and shrubs ranging from $2 to $8
Fill in spaces in your beds or create a whole new bed on a shoestring
We also have books garden decor lots of baked goods and hanging baskets and a flower market for Mother's Day
Beautiful raffle baskets
Don't forget this sale is cash only
Tomorrow In THE SUN
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