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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
White Rock's town centre only gas station 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.
April 16, 2026
White Rock Is Never Having To Say You're Surrey
For years the phrase "White Rock is never having to say you're Surrey" has been a popular saying, at least in White Rock.
It only took a couple of decades but it appears Surrey is ready to fight back with a whole new programs of WE'RE SURREY. NOT SORRY!
SURREY has created an incredibly detailed website title DISCOVER SURREY.
Touché Surrey. Well played.
The website is broken down into very easy to read sections of Things To Do/Eat & Drink/Plan Your Trip/Events in Surrey.
A quick check on Things To Do..... there is a link for "10 Things To Do In Crescent Beach"
The dining section in DISCOVER SURREY features hundreds of features on the various dining establishments in Surrey. The personal highlight for me was discovering what appears to be a family run authentic Mexican restaurant up Whalley way.
Police Share Safety Tips for Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade
Every April, millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi Day, a day that marks the establishment of the Khalsa order by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (10th Sikh Guru) in 1699. Considered one of the most important days in the Sikh calendar, Nagar Kirtans (community religious parades) celebrating the event are held in Sikh communities around the world.
The largest Vaisakhi Parade in the world occurs in Surrey, where approximately 500,000 people attend the annual Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade.
Surrey Police Services will be supported by officers from several other Lower Mainland police agencies and integrated units, to provide public safety support and traffic control for the Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Paradeon Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Police want to remind the public that during the Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) will be in effect. This means that there will be a restriction on the use of drones and other remotely piloted aircraft systems in the event area. These restrictions are being implemented to support public safety operations and to ensure the safety of parade participants and spectators. Unauthorized drone use during the parade is prohibited.
Every year, police respond to reports of missing children and elderly persons during Vaisakhi celebrations. Large crowds can make it easy for people to quickly become separated, so advance planning is essential.
Safety tips for families and groups:
Take a group photo before arriving at the Parade to help identify missing loved ones if needed.
Review the Parade route and surrounding areas and choose a pre-arranged meeting location.
Ensure everyone carries identification; place contact information in children’s pockets or shoes.
Keep a recent photo of your child with you.
Keep children within eyesight at all times.
Notify the nearest police officer immediately if someone goes missing.
Leave pets at home, as crowds and noise may cause distress.
City Council on Monday unanimously approved a motion requesting B.C.’s Inspector of Municipalities to hold a public inquiry into concerns related to governance and accountability within Metro Vancouver regional entities. “This is not about politics. It’s about accountability,” Mayor Locke added. “No public institution funded by taxpayers should be beyond scrutiny. If Metro Vancouver’s governance is sound, a public inquiry will confirm that. If it is not, the public has every right to know, and reforms must follow.”
The motion cites concerns regarding financial stewardship, fairness to member municipalities, the withholding of important financial, engineering, environmental, and other records from Surrey-appointed board directors, wasteful use of corporate assets, and compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
The motion also requests that the Inspector’s review extend not only to the broader conduct at issue, but also to any bylaws, decisions, and actions of the Metro Vancouver Regional Board, the Greater Vancouver Water District, and the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District that may have furthered those matters. The motion further requests that Metro Vancouver pay the costs of the inquiry.
April 14, 2026
The Terminator DOUG Is Back
Former Surrey mayor DOUG MCCALLUM has thrown his hat back into the mayoral race in Surrey.
All municipalities and cities in British Columbia go to the polls In October to give councils a new 4 year mandate.
MCCALLUM joins the list of already announced mayoral and slate candidates headed individually by LINDA ANNIS, MIKE STARCHUCK and BRENDA LOCKE.
- Two community members appeared before council with concerns of increasingly exterior lights on condos and houses.
- New Westminster Labour Council / Day of Mourning for workers injured on the job will be held in New Westminster April 28.
- Update on food cart program on our waterfront this summer. Council members asked staff to revisit the program to encourage a South Asian food cart be added to the mix.
- Corporate report on Westcoasters Car Club car show part of this year's 75th annual Sea Festival. Council unanimously approved using the three lots on West Beach from Oxford to Bay view street to host hundreds of vintage, custom cars and hot rods.
- Pickleball Fees for Centennial pickleball courts will now be in place. The White rock Pickleball association will pay a small annual fee in order to regulate use of the pickleball courts in Centennial Park.
- Traffic calming on Marine Drive between Cypress Street and Finlay street. This spring engineering will install split speed cushions as an interim traffic calming solution to speeding along Marine Drive.
- White Rock financial plan 2026-2030 First, second and third reading
- Proposal for Official Community Plan Amendment was approved 4-3 with Mayor Knight and councillors Cheung and Lawrence voting in opposition. Staff will now take the council recommendations for density changes, create a report bring it back to council for approval, and then schedule another and hopefully final Open House for community feedback.
- Hogg Park Community Garden / request for staff report on feasibility approved. Initially staff informed council just to have water back on the city property would run over $50,000.00
April 12, 2026
Semiahmoo Mall To Open UPCC Urgent Primary Care Centre
Residents of south Surrey and surrounding communities have improved access to timely, team-based care with the opening of a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
“People living in the fast-growing community of south Surrey will have more access to urgent and primary care at this new centre, helping them get the right care in the right place,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “This new UPCC will expand community-based health care and help to reduce wait times at emergency departments, so people get the timely care they need closer to home.”
The UPCC at 1711 152 St. will provide urgent primary care from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily, including statutory holidays. It will accommodate approximately 57,000 patient visits annually with care delivered primarily through in-person visits and virtual care provided as needed.
The ‘big tent’ of former BC Liberals and wary right-wingers is looking badly frayed.
The Conservative Party of BC leadership race has crossed the threshold from merely damaging to potentially disastrous.
And one of the latest developments is also a warning that B.C.’s election laws are inadequate to protect voters from fraud and disinformation.
Leadership races are usually divisive. But this one has been marked by scandal, personal attacks and fundamental rifts, all more evidence that the B.C. Conservatives aren’t a real political party.
We are so excited to welcome all of these incredible vendors—and our amazing community—back for another unforgettable season!
This year is bigger and better than ever before. With brand new food trucks, over 170 vendors, multiple live music acts, and a fun-filled kids zone featuring Korki Clown. There’s truly something for everyone! Plus, don’t forget to check out our raffle giveaway! We can’t wait for you to see everything we’ve been working on. See you Sunday!
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