Halve and deseed the peppers and bash the unpeeled garlic cloves. Put it all in a large roasting tin, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, or until tender.
Meanwhile, squash, destone and roughly chop the olives, then put them in a large bowl with the couscous. Add a good grating of lemon zest and squeeze in half the juice. Pick half the parsley leaves and set aside for later, then finely chop the rest, stalks and all, and add to the bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and pour over enough boiling water to just cover the couscous. Cover with a plate and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
Remove the tin from the oven and move the peppers to a plate for a moment. Squeeze the soft garlic flesh into the tin, discarding the skins, then add the tomatoes and harissa. Crush it all with a potato masher and season to perfection.
Fluff up the couscous with a fork, then divide and spoon into the softened peppers. Sit the peppers in the sauce, crumble over the feta, then return the tin to the oven for a further 30 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and reduced and the peppers are soft and sweet.
Squeeze over the remaining lemon juice, chop and sprinkle over the reserved parsley leaves and serve with a dollop of yogurt, if you like.
Local News
March 14, 2026
The Extreme Weather Alert issued for Surrey-White Rock has been extended.
Based on current forecasts, it is expected that this Alert will remain in effect tonight Sunday (March 15), and Monday (March 16) nights.
Please see the above list of open EWR shelters in Surrey-White Rock.
If there are other contacts in your networks who would benefit from receiving these notifications, or if you wish to be removed from this list, please email our team at ewrcoordinator@hsa-bc.ca.
Thank you so much,
March 13. 2026
Congratulations to White Rock City Councillor
In addition to the above and recently winning the "News-maker of the Year" Sunday BAINS will be one of the featured speakers at TEDX.
The sold out event presents a variety of individual members from our community.
Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Cloverdale
Surrey Police Service (SPS) and RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) are investigating an early morning shooting in a Cloverdale neighbourhood.
At approximately 4:35 am on Thursday morning (March 12) RCMP SPOSU members responded to reports of a shooting in the 19500 block of 65 Avenue, Surrey. Upon arrival, police located multiple shell casings. A residence was damaged as a result of the shooting however fortunately, nobody was injured.
RCMP SPOSU General Investigation Unit (GIU) has taken conduct of the investigation. The investigation is in its early stages and investigators are continuing to gather evidence. While the motive for the shooting is still under investigation, it doesn’t appear this incident is related to the ongoing series of extortions in Surrey.
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, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca and quote file number 26-9666 (SU).
March 11, 2026
FIFA For The People
Who says you can't afford to have fun when FIFA comes to town - IT'S FREE!!!!
Watch the world's largest sporting event on big viewing screens at three locations across Surrey!
Cheer, celebrate and connect with fellow fans, friends and family at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Activations and programming schedules will differ by location. Each location will operate on select dates and times.
June 11 to July 19
Surrey Civic Plaza / Cloverdale Agriplex / South Surrey Athletic Park
Free admission - All ages welcome
Experience:
Big screens
Games & activities
Food trucks
Beer garden
- Q&A Question & Answer Period. Resident and transportation watcher ARDEN ENGLISH urged council to not approve a multi use sidewalk along Buena Vista Avenue but rather a split bicycle lane for scooters, bicycles and other mobile means of travel. Council later in the meeting concurred the split lane is the best choice.
- Council received a presentation from ASHTON KERR of Green Teams the organization that conducts community impact exercises in White Rock. This Saturday the group of volounteers will gather to once again remove invasive plants in Ruth Johnson/Centennial Park. The public is invited to join the work party. Meet Saturday morning 8:45 @ the Butterfly Garden near the top of the entrance to the parks off of North Bluff / 16th avenue
- New Westminster mayor JONATHON COTE was on hand to present to council an overview of potential amendments to Metro Vancouver's 2050 regional growth strategy. Council at the end of the meeting approved sending a letter to Metro Vancouver on our future growth concerns.
- Public Comments of the Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan. One resident was on hand to speak and one resident submitted their thoughts and concerns.
- Council approved a $2700.00 expenditure for an accessibility ramp to be used in conjunction with the city's large city stage used for public events. Plans were also put in place to seek full funding for the purchase of our own ramp for the city.
- Final approval of the current OCP Official Community Plan adoption was delayed when councillor ANTHONY MANNING expressed concerns on some areas of density. MANNING will bring back a rough outline of where and ow he believes the density in the future build out of White Rock can effectively meet the wishes of the residents who submitted their views and who attended the recent Public Hearing (see below) council meeting. Due to the Spring Break council will not meet again until March 30.
Watch yesterday's council meeting archived on the city's website
*Live Streaming/Telecast: Please note that all Committees, Task Forces, Council Meetings, and Public Hearings held in the Council Chamber are being recorded and broadcasted as well
Leaders from the Semiahmoo First Nation say the purchase will help create jobs and new economic opportunities for their community. The deal still needs final approvals from regulators and the City of Surrey before it is complete.
The casino is a major entertainment venue and employer in Cloverdale. New ownership could bring future changes or investments to the site.
L-R Joanne Charles Semiahmoo councillor/Matt Anfinson CEO of Great Canadian Casinos/Semiahmoo Chief Harley Chappell/Semiahmoo councillor Jennine Cook
Monday March 09, 2026
Thank You Earl Marriott
Earl Marriott secondary hosted its annual three day POW WOW this past weekend.
This year marked the 30th anniversary of this golden opportunity for our communities to come together in a constructive open cultural event.
Mark your calendars for next March to experience a once in a lifetime event. World Class.
White Rock RCMP are requesting the public’s help in identifying a male involved in an assault. On April 11th, 2025 at approximately 4:15 p.m. at North Bluff Road and Johnston Street an unknown male exited his grey coloured SUV and assaulted two elderly pedestrians who were in a marked cross walk. The assault was serious enough to send one of the victims to the hospital with lacerations on their head. The male fled in his vehicle prior to police arrival.
The suspect male is described as: Caucasian / 5'10 / 45-50 years old
• Wearing a light coloured shirt and grey pants.
If you witnessed this assault or are able to identify the male involved please contact the lead investigator, Constable Laura Smith at 778-545-4800.
Who said there is no music around White Rock on Sunday?
...........NOT US!
Sunday afternoons @ 2 p.m. Crescent Beach Legion
Join us on Sunday, March 15th at 2pm for live jazz & dancing to Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol!
Mar. 15/26 - Swing Patrol (St. Patrick’s Day event)
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Thought For The Day
This morning we continue exploring our monthly theme of kindness, moving from the larger societal lens into something much closer to home — our personal relationships.
How do the values we hold quietly shape the way we show up with the people closest to us?
Partners, family, friends … and the person we see in the mirror.
Kindness often lives in the smallest moments of awareness, patience, honesty, and care. Tomorrow’s conversation is an invitation to pause together and reflect on how we live that value in our everyday lives.
