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LOCAL NEWSApril 16, 2025
The Surrey Board of Trade extended an invitation to the candidates from the Surrey/Langley/White Rock/Delta ridings to attend a Federal Election Candidates event last evening.Very few invitees took them up on their offer.Our South Surrey/White Rock riding accounted for close to 50% of the attendees.
l-r Conservative MP Kerry Lynne Findlay/Green Party candidate Kritsine Kinnie/Liberal candidate Ernie Klassen.The federal leaders debate in French this evening on CBC television. Note the new time of 3 p.m. our time. The early start is due to the Montreal Canadians playoff bound hockey game this evening.
Happy Birthday To Us!
Thank you to White Rock resident GARY GUMLEY for reminding us White Rock turned 68 yesterday.You might say we are a senior "cityzen"
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK
NOTICE OF WAIVER OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will consider waiving a Public Hearing for proposed White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No.3, 2025, No. 2517 in accordance with section 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act; and further
NOTICE is hereby given that Council will consider first, second and third reading for the bylaw at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the White Rock Community Centre.
BYLAW 2517: White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 3, 2025, No. 2517
PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw 2517 is to amend the City of White Rock’s Zoning Bylaw to make refinements to general regulations that apply to zones that contain Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and to further clarify provisions for the development of SSMUH.
COPIES OF THE BYLAW MAY BE INSPECTED: in the Corporate Administration Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, from
April 1 to April 14, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays.
Surrey Council to vote on $4.17 in contract to improve South Surrey Athletic Park for the design and construction of a covered sports court at South Surrey Athletic Park
During tonight’s Regular Council Meeting, Surrey City Council will vote on awarding $8.3 million in contracts to enhance outdoor sport facilities at three premier sites for local athletes.
This includes awarding:
A $4.17 million contract to Liberty Contract Management Inc. for the design and construction of a covered sports court at South Surrey Athletic Park, which will provide an all-season outdoor amenity for multiple sports, such as lacrosse, ball hockey and pickleball.
Design for the covered sports court at South Surrey Athletic Park is set to begin in May with construction expected to be completed by July 2026.
Funding for this project will be available from the proposed 2025 capital projects budget. For more information about other projects being planned or under construction, visit surrey.ca/capitalprojects.
April 12, 2025
What's On Your Mind
CBC morning radio host STEPHEN QUINN made the trip to White rock on Wednesday to gauge what is on the mind of the voters in the upcoming federal election.
The CBC crew set up shop outside of the Presbyterian Church where the ALL candidates meeting was taking place and asked South Surrey/White Rock residents "What Matters To You?"
Thank You - Good Night
Our SURREY EAGLES the defending BCHL champs were defeated last night on their home ice by the ALBERNI VALLEY BULLDOGS.
The BULLDOGS have now taken the best of 7 first round playoffs 4-2 eliminating our SURREY EAGLES.
It has been a great year for our EAGLES and they will be back bigger and better next year.
We've got some cool new merch available, eh?
These 'Elbows Up' T's have received thumbs up from all who have seen them - a number have already been purchased.
Come by our joint to grab one of your own - you can rep our country's pride, and White Rock's original micro-brewery
April 11, 2025
Home Depot Cash and Carry
The South Surrey Home Depot was robbed mid day yesterday with the armed suspects driving away at high speed.
They were pursued and involved in a crash with police vehicles in Langley that reportedly injured two officers.
The four suspects were all arrested at the intersection of 36 Ave. and 200 St.
UPDATE:
Surrey Police Service (SPS) and RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) are advising the public about a robbery that occurred in the 2500 block of 160th Street in South Surrey on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 12:45 pm. At this location, a male and female exited the store with a shopping cart full of tools that had not been paid for. When confronted by a staff member, the male suspect produced a handgun, and the pair fled in a blue Toyota Matrix.
The investigation into the incident continued the morning of April 10 when the suspect vehicle was observed the next day in Langley. Various resources were mobilized including RCMP SPOSU Strike Force Target Team (SFTT), RCMP SPOSU Auto Crime Target Team (ACTT), CFSEU Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET), Integrated Police Dog Services (IPDS), Langley RCMP and a police helicopter.
Attempts were made by police to stop the suspect vehicle. Unfortunately, these attempts were unsuccessful, and the suspect vehicle was ultimately involved in a collision at 200th Street and 36th Avenue. The collision involved the suspect vehicle and police vehicles. A secondary collision occurred at the scene between an unrelated civilian vehicle and a police vehicle. The driver of the civilian vehicle suffered minor injuries and is under investigation for impaired driving. Two police officers were taken to hospital as a result of the collision and a suspect received treatment for injuries unrelated to the crash. Four individuals were arrested at scene.
The investigation into the robbery and the subsequent incidents is on-going.
Some Candidates Meeting
Though it was billed as an ALL CANDIDATES MEETING yesterday only two of the current candidates in the South Surrey/White Rock riding saw it fit to attend. Liberal candidate ERNIE KLASSEN and Green party rep CHRISTINE KINNIE were the only candidates to meet with the public. JUREUN PARK the newly adopted NDP candidate for our riding and the sitting MP CONSERVATIVE KERRY LYNNE FINDLAY chose to not attend yesterday's meeting at the Presbyterian church in uptown White Rock.
Expecting
White Rock / Eagle Camera Live
The Hancock Wildlife live eagle cams are running again this Spring.
Mom eagle is sitting on two eggs, watch the wonders of Mother Nature live.
(click here to watch Mother Nature in real time)
Call for nominations: Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula Award
Do you know an outstanding citizen who has contributed to the success, well-being and livability of White Rock?
If so, celebrate them with a nomination for a White Rock Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula Award.
Nominations are now open to all current/former residents of the Semiahmoo Peninsula who have made outstanding contributions in fostering success, vibrancy and harmony in our beautiful City by the Sea.
Nominee contributions may be related to arts, culture, environment, business and commerce, humanities, recreation, community service, education, health or medical fields. While eligible contributions must have been unpaid/voluntary in nature, they can be related to the nominee’s expertise through training, work experience, or education.
Employees of the City of White Rock and individuals on City of White Rock committees, boards, and agencies are eligible, provided their contribution is not an extension of their role as an employee. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
The nomination deadline is May 15th, 2025. Recipients will be announced at White Rock’s Canada Day by the Bay event on July 1, 2025.
For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit whiterockcity.ca/awards.
(click here for archived past local news stories)
Don Pitcairn's TNT
The Naked Truth
Good For The Goose, Good For The Gander
You can tell that spring is here and love is in the air when you see the return of mated pairs of Canada geese to the Semiahmoo peninsula. Maybe it's because they want to put "White Rock" on their mailing address, but plenty of Canada geese like hanging out in White Rock, spending time in parks, eating people's lawns, pooping everywhere and also nesting on rooftops. When the goslings are born, the epicenter of the activity always seems to be Southmere Village Park at 16 Ave. and 148 St., or North Bluff Rd. and Oxford St. if on the beach side of the Surrey/White Rock border. In case you were wondering, Canada geese are monogamous, mate for life and return to the same nesting site every year with lifespans of 10-25 years. That might explain why their numbers seem to grow here every year.
Unfortunately being a goose in White Rock sometimes means that your goose is cooked and many of these rather large birds get hit by cars when meandering around the neighbourhood.
(read the rest of the story - click here)
Video Of The Day
A male lion enjoys a sunset drink at the river.
Joke Of The Day
The teenage granddaughter comes downstairs for her date with this see-through blouse on and no bra. Her grandmother just pitched a fit, telling her not to dare go out like that!
The teenager tells her "Loosen up Grams. These are modern times. You gotta let your rosebuds show!" and out she goes.
The next day the teenager comes downstairs, and the grandmother is sitting there with no top on. The teenager wants to die. She explains to her grandmother that she has friends coming over and that it is just not appropriate...
The grandmother says, "Loosen up, Sweetie. If you can show off your rosebuds, then I can display my hanging baskets.
Thought For The Day
Community Events
The good weather is here and so are the hot rods and custom cars.
Friday South Surrey- Monday Maple Ridge
Tomorrow In The SUN
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