Surrey Council Enhancing Summer Bylaw Enforcement at Crescent Beach
The City of Surrey is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents and visitors in the Crescent Beach and Blackie Spit area. To achieve this, Surrey City Council has approved a comprehensive bylaw enforcement plan to address non-permissible activities and behaviors during the summer months related to parking, unpermitted alcohol, animal control and fire safety.
Increased patrols after dark by Bylaw Services staff using various methods, including bikes, foot patrols, ATV patrols, and vehicle patrols
Designated patrol zones covering key areas such as parking lots, beachfronts, Crescent Beach promenade, trails, and environmentally protected areas within Blackie Spit Park
Installation of informational signage throughout Crescent Beach to reinforce key regulations and encourage responsible behavior
Changes to parking signage in the area to improve road safety sightlines, encourage visitors to park in designated lots, and provide safe pathways for pedestrians
The City's Bylaw Services staff will be working closely with the Surrey RCMP, BNSF Rail Police, and Surrey Fire Services to ensure a coordinated response to enforcement and emergency situations.
For more information on bylaw regulations and contacts for reporting issues, click here.
Surrey Explores Autonomy
At the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke tabled a motion directing staff to prepare a report on how to proceed in the development of a Surrey Charter. This move aims to recognize the city's rapid growth and unique needs, and provide greater autonomy for the City to govern itself.
"Surrey is a vibrant and dynamic city, and it's time we have the legislative powers to match," said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. "A Surrey Charter would give us the freedom to innovate and make decisions that are in the best interest of our residents and businesses. We are excited about the possibilities this could bring, from affordable housing options to new economic development opportunities. Our goal is to position Surrey as a leader in the province's future, and this charter would be a significant step towards achieving that."
As Surrey is poised to surpass the City of Vancouver in population, it is essential that the city has the legislative powers to match its scale and ambitions. The proposed Surrey Charter would grant the city greater control over key areas such as housing and building regulations, allowing Council to make decisions that benefit the community and drive local economic growth.
Mayor Locke’s motion directs City staff to prepare a corporate report outlining the process for developing a Surrey Charter, including an assessment of the benefits and challenges, as well as potential models for implementation. This report will be presented to Council at a future meeting.
Currently Vancouver is the only city in British Columbia that has its own charter. Surrey currently falls under the Community Charter which governs all the other cities in British Columbia besides Vancouver.
July 26, 2024
White Rock Council Meeting Agenda - Monday @ 4 p.m.
U.S. drops planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries
You can now take puppy with you on day trips or extended visits to the U.S.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control will not require proof of vaccination from dog owners crossing the border from Canada this summer.
The new rules in May were aimed at keeping rabies out of the country.
All dogs entering the U.S. needed to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by two forms including one signed by a veterinarian.
The changes, which were set to take effect beginning next month, had been panned by veterinary associations, the tourism industry and the federal government in Canada.
The CDC now says as long as the dog has been in a low-risk or rabies-free country for the last six months, it can cross the border with just an import form that can be completed online the day of travel.
Notice of Road Closure
Johnston Road between Russell Ave and Thrift Ave will be fully closed from Monday, July 29 to Wednesday, July 31, 7am to 5pm to connect nearby buildings and storm drainage to newly constructed infrastructure.
The southbound lane will reopen each evening after construction hours.
Traffic control personnel will be on site to assist drivers and detours will be in place.
White Rock has brought forth a trial period for dogs on leash on the promenade in the early morning hours during the summer months.
The trial period will be scheduled to start August 1st and will run until the end of September, per Council direction.
At the July 29th Council meeting staff will seek Council direction to waive enforcement of the current no-dogs-on-the-promenade restriction in the City’s Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw, for the 5:30am to 9:00am time-period during August and September 2024
Dogs at the Waterfront
Dogs are allowed on the Promenade from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. from August 1 to October 1* ...
Dogs are allowed on the waterfront promenade from October 1 to March 31.
Dogs are not allowed on the White Rock Pier at anytime.
Dogs are permitted on the beach with a leash of less than two metres.
Forest Fire Map
If you plan on travelling throughout the Province in the coming days, keep up to date on the current fires burning in our province. Please use extra caution as the fire situation escalates daily.
Wildfire activity is increasing in the B.C. Interior and travel on some provincial highways is being affected.
As fire conditions can change quickly, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure advises drivers that provincial highways may close with limited notice.
Dennis Jones Band • July 27 2024 Doors 6:00 pm || Music 7:00 pm
Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy & most recently, George Thorogood & Tinsley Ellis. After opening for these greats & touring the US, Canada, & Europe for years, Dennis Jones & his band are now HEADLINING! Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth & soulful vocals. High- energy stage performance. Backed by a rhythm section that is second to none, this IS Dennis Jones. You will instantly agree, this band ROCKS the blues like NO other!
Perfect Sunday outing.
Stroll through the White Rock Farmers Market then stop in for a cold on at THREE DOGS BREWING and enjoy the music of Joni and Dennis. Music starts @ 2 p.m.
Check out the Mission folkfest lineup and the Jazz Blues festival in Fort Langley this weekend
Because they don’t want to wake up the people watching.
In primitive society, when native tribes beat the ground with clubs and yelled, it was called witchcraft; today, in civilized society, it’s called golf.
Thought For The Day
Community Events
Sunday July 28 @ 7 p.m.
Celebration of life NEWLANDS GOLF COURSE LANGLEY
The theme is “It’s Hard to Say Goodbye” , which is a title of one of his original songs.
Andre Bourget was a White Rock resident who played guitar at an outstanding level.
He shared his talents in many projects over more than 15 years
He played at many local venues.
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Buzz into Fun at the Honeybee Festival in Surrey!
Join us at the annual Honeybee Festival on July 27-28 at the Honeybee Centre in Surrey! Discover the world of bees with fun activities, such as live beekeeping demos, honey extraction and bee beards. Sample delicious honey products, enjoy local food vendors, and shop for unique crafts.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. See you there!
Check the waterfront weather in White Rock in real time.
It's always sunny in White Rock - Below is the West Beach Camera
..as an added feature the city of White Rock now has installed an East Beach camera where most day visitors to White Rock can check to see if the tide is in, or out?
