City of White Rock

A White Rock restaurant has levelled a complaint of 'ethical misconduct' against Coun. David Chesney, following comments made on a social media site (Tricia Weel File photo)

White Rock business launches ‘ethics’ complaint against councillor

Moby Dick Restaurant alleges David Chesney’s social media comment ‘defamatory’

 

Thursday, June 8 is World Oceans Day, meant to highlight the important role of the ocean in people’s everyday lives. In White Rock and Surrey, several events are planned. (Tricia Weel photo)

Surrey, White Rock events planned to highlight World Oceans Day Thursday (June 8)

Activities include Lunch and Learn, East Beach shoreline cleanup

 

June 5-11 is Seniors Week in B.C. and there’s plenty of ways to celebrate in White Rock, where more than 37% of the population older than 65. (Pixabay photo)

Celebrating seniors in the city by the sea for B.C. Seniors’ Week, June 5-11

Much to celebrate, with more than 37% of White Rock’s population over the age of 65

 

Semiahmoo Secondary students Cheryl Chen, left, Jashandeep Singh and Yoyo Liu helped more than 40 Lower Mainland Green Team volunteers clean up West Beach in White Rock on Sunday (May 28). (Contributed photo)

Green team cleans up West Beach in White Rock on Sunday

Volunteers removed 78 bathtubs full of invasive Himalayan Blackberry, 47.5 pounds of litter

Semiahmoo Secondary students Cheryl Chen, left, Jashandeep Singh and Yoyo Liu helped more than 40 Lower Mainland Green Team volunteers clean up West Beach in White Rock on Sunday (May 28). (Contributed photo)
The City of White Rock wants its residents to get active and help win the crown of Canada’s Most Active Community with the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. (Pixaby photo)

Get active and join the City of White Rock’s Community Challenge

Opportunity to be crowned Canada’s Most Active Community, win $100,000

The City of White Rock wants its residents to get active and help win the crown of Canada’s Most Active Community with the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. (Pixaby photo)
White Rock RCMP are asking residents to share their concerns and understanding of policing in the city. (White Rock RCMP Twitter photo)

White Rock RCMP asking residents’ thoughts on policing

Online survey invites concerns, perspectives

White Rock RCMP are asking residents to share their concerns and understanding of policing in the city. (White Rock RCMP Twitter photo)
Surrey South MLA Elenore Sturko, left, Minister of Labour Harry Bains, Surrey-Panorama MLA Jinny Sims and Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the IG Wealth Management 2023 Walk for Alzheimer’s at Memorial Park in White Rock Sunday (May 28). (Tricia Weel photo)

VIDEO: Alzheimer’s Walk sees participants from Surrey, White Rock at waterfront Memorial Park

‘We can’t do it alone, but we can do a lot together’

Surrey South MLA Elenore Sturko, left, Minister of Labour Harry Bains, Surrey-Panorama MLA Jinny Sims and Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the IG Wealth Management 2023 Walk for Alzheimer’s at Memorial Park in White Rock Sunday (May 28). (Tricia Weel photo)
Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the Centennial Park courts in White Rock during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Sobia Moman photo)

Pickleball picking up in White Rock, South Surrey as weather gets warmer

‘It is so much fun! It’s awesome. It will change your life’

Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the Centennial Park courts in White Rock during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Sobia Moman photo)
Artist’s rendering of the two-tower multi-family residential building approved for Oxford Street. A smaller than expected crowd turned out for the public hearing on adding to the number of units in the building. (Contributed image)

Traffic, infrastructure concerns linger for ‘done deal’ White Rock development

Nautilus project on Oxford Street discussed at public hearing Monday

Artist’s rendering of the two-tower multi-family residential building approved for Oxford Street. A smaller than expected crowd turned out for the public hearing on adding to the number of units in the building. (Contributed image)
The City of White Rock and Semiahmoo First Nations representatives worked with provincial, federal and U.S. organizations and personnel to conduct a simulated oil spill response on May 11. (City of White Rock photo)

Simulated oil spill response exercise held in White Rock

Exercise included City, Semiahmoo First Nation, BNSF, provincial, Canadian, American organizations

The City of White Rock and Semiahmoo First Nations representatives worked with provincial, federal and U.S. organizations and personnel to conduct a simulated oil spill response on May 11. (City of White Rock photo)
A dedication ceremony is to take place out front of the White Rock RCMP detachment Monday, for a memorial garden created to honour and bring awareness to victims and survivors of crime. (Google Streetview image)

Garden outside White Rock RCMP aims to honour survivors of crime

Dedication ceremony set for 10-11 a.m. on May 15

A dedication ceremony is to take place out front of the White Rock RCMP detachment Monday, for a memorial garden created to honour and bring awareness to victims and survivors of crime. (Google Streetview image)
White Rock has reduced its property tax increase for 2023 to 6.59 per cent. (File photo)

White Rock limits property tax increase to 6.59 per cent

Average increases $261 for single family, $97 for strata homeowner

White Rock has reduced its property tax increase for 2023 to 6.59 per cent. (File photo)
Mann Park Lawn Bowling Club coach David Tones gives some pointers on how to roll a bowl at an open house on Saturday (April 22) open house at the Centennial Park club. (Geoff Yue photo)

Lawn bowling clubs host successful weekend open houses in White Rock

Bagpiper, sponsors and mayor help officially open season at White Rock club

Mann Park Lawn Bowling Club coach David Tones gives some pointers on how to roll a bowl at an open house on Saturday (April 22) open house at the Centennial Park club. (Geoff Yue photo)
From portobello mushrooms to fresh eggs and produce, jewelry and clothing to baked goods and much more, the White Rock Farmers Market officially opened on Sunday (April 23) and will continue to run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. through Oct. 15. (Tricia Weel photo)

White Rock Farmers Market opens for new season

91 vendors will sell their wares each Sunday until mid-October

From portobello mushrooms to fresh eggs and produce, jewelry and clothing to baked goods and much more, the White Rock Farmers Market officially opened on Sunday (April 23) and will continue to run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. through Oct. 15. (Tricia Weel photo)
A second eaglet was hatched in the White Rock nest shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation live cam/hancockwildlife.org)

Egg watch: Baby bald eaglets hatches in White Rock nest

Sibling joins first eaglet Tuesday morning; South Surrey nest eggs expected to hatch this week

A second eaglet was hatched in the White Rock nest shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25. (Hancock Wildlife Foundation live cam/hancockwildlife.org)
Works from members of the Sculptors Society of BC in the upcoming show The Best of 3 Dimensions this May at the Landmark Pop-Uptown Gallery includes everything from the representational to the whimsical and abstract. Contributed photos

White Rock show explores possibilities of three-dimensional art

Pop-Uptown Gallery exhibit highlights work of 11 sculptors from across B.C.

Works from members of the Sculptors Society of BC in the upcoming show The Best of 3 Dimensions this May at the Landmark Pop-Uptown Gallery includes everything from the representational to the whimsical and abstract. Contributed photos
White Rock residents might notice a low-flying helicopter over the city periodically between May 1 and June 15, 2023. Flown by Talon Helicopters, it’s part of annual gasline inspections for FortisBC. (Cassidy Dankochik file photo)

Low-flying helicopter to inspect pipeline from White Rock skies

Six-week effort anticipated to get underway May 1

White Rock residents might notice a low-flying helicopter over the city periodically between May 1 and June 15, 2023. Flown by Talon Helicopters, it’s part of annual gasline inspections for FortisBC. (Cassidy Dankochik file photo)
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke (left) and White Rock Mayor Megan Knight are introduced by South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce president Bill Brooks at the Mayors’ Business Round Table, held April 18 at Oceana PARC. Alex Browne photo.

White Rock, Surrey mayors pledge co-operation during Chamber event

Business round table with Locke, Knight emphasized rapport, mutual interests

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke (left) and White Rock Mayor Megan Knight are introduced by South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce president Bill Brooks at the Mayors’ Business Round Table, held April 18 at Oceana PARC. Alex Browne photo.
The White Rock Lawn Bowling Club holds an open house Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Submitted photo)

Come roll a bowl: Weekend lawn bowling open houses in White Rock

Mann Park and White Rock lawn bowling clubs welcome public Saturday and Sunday

The White Rock Lawn Bowling Club holds an open house Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Submitted photo)
Artist’s rendering of a two-tower multi-family residential building planned for Oxford Street. A proposed increase in units for one tower is returning the project to White Rock council for a zoning amendment (Contributed image)

Oxford two-tower project returns to White Rock council

Zoning amendment, public hearing required for unit increase

Artist’s rendering of a two-tower multi-family residential building planned for Oxford Street. A proposed increase in units for one tower is returning the project to White Rock council for a zoning amendment (Contributed image)