Following a platinum-plated career fronting Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars The Guess Who, singer/songwriter Burton Cummings launched a highly successful solo career in 1976 beginning with the million-selling single Stand Tall. Gold singles, platinum albums and multiple Juno awards followed as Cummings went on to become one of Canada’s best-known, most respected and universally-celebrated music icons. Cummings’ music has been the soundtrack to our lives. He is Canadian music royalty.
The maternity unit at White Rock’s Peace Arch Hospital will temporarily close its doors for the third time in under a month this week.
From Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 a.m. until Monday, Jan. 12, at 8 a.m., expectant parents will be diverted to another care facility.
Fraser Health says the diversions are due to an ongoing shortage of OBGYNs. The health authority has been warning of potential shortages across Ridge Meadows and Peach Arch hospitals since early December.
Thursday’s will be the third, and longest closure at Peace Arch Hospital since Dec. 22. Meanwhile, Ridge Meadows Hospital’s maternity unit diverted patients for 96 hours from Dec. 18 to Dec 22.
January 06, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing on Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m.
Council will hear and receive submissions from the interested persons regarding Bylaw 2557 to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit the operation of a non-medical cannabis retail store on a permanent basis at 1478 Johnston Road.
White Rock City Hall has reopened after the holiday break.
City Hall hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Residents can obtain licenses, pick up 2026 Parking permits or call in with inquiries.
White Rock’s Polar Bear Plunge: Now More Inclusive!
Councillor BAINS joined by fellow members of White Rock council prior to the ceremonial dip in the Salish Sea.
News-maker of the Year White Rock councillor SUSAN BAINS made history when she took the plunge into Semiahmoo Bay.
Start your New Year with a splash at the White Rock Polar Bear Plunge at Semiahmoo Bay, this year, everyone is invited!
I’m thrilled to announce a big step forward in accessibility: a special 10-foot access mat will make it easier for all participants, including those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices, to enjoy the event.
Whether you’re braving the icy waters or cheering from the shore, don’t miss out on what promises to be an unforgettable New Year’s Day celebration!
A dozen heart skinny dippers plunged into the beach off of Crescent Beach yesterday.
Jan. 2 (UPI) -- A Washington city may have broken a Guinness World Record by gathering nearly 5,000 people to take a "polar bear dip" into frigid water at the same time.
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism teamed up to organize an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest polar bear dip.
The record stood at 2,461 participants when the attempt was announced, but was broken Dec. 13 in Sola, Norway, when 3,134 people took a cold water plunge.
The Thursday attempt in Birch Bay had 6,213 registered participants, of which 4,917 were officially counted going into the water by Pacific Multisports.
Guinness World Record adjudicator Brittany Dunn said the record-keeping organization is still reviewing the original numbers, as there were some issues during the count.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer and two vehicles that has sent three people to hospital, including two initially in critical condition.
On January 1, 2026, at approximately 5:20 pm, SPS received reports of a multi-vehicle collision between a tractor trailer and two passenger vehicles near the intersection of 32 Avenue and 194 Street. SPS members attended the scene along with Surrey Fire Service and BCEHS. Three occupants of the two passenger vehicles were transported to hospital, with two of the people initially described as being in critical condition. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
32 Avenue will be closed between 194 Street and 196 Street for much of the evening as officers examine the collision scene for evidence.
SPS is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage, to contact the SPS non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 26-621 (SP).
Well, that was quite the weekend for weather and high water but thankfully the Semi-Pen dodged a bit of a bullet in not having any flooding. On Friday Environment Canada issued a coastal flooding advisory for areas around the Lower Mainland, including Surrey, White Rock, the Semiahmoo First Nation and Boundary Bay. In case you missed it, here is an edited highlight version of the advisory.
Revisit the exciting years when the Toronto's "little radio station that could" CFNY- FM rocked the airwaves of Canada, and impacted the music scenes all across North America.
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Coming Community Events
The White Rock Pride Society, in partnership with Peninsula United Church, is proud to present Pride Meets Faith: Voices of Love, a two-film festival exploring the intersections of faith, identity, love, and inclusion.
Date: Saturday, January 17th Location: Earl Marriott Secondary - 15751 16th Ave (Free Parking) Doors open: 2:30 Film 1: 3:00 - 4:30 | Mama Bears: Faith, Family, and Advocacy Film 2: 6:30 - 8:00 | 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture Tickets: $10 per film or $15 for both
Date: Saturday, January 17th
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