The City of White Rock is pleased to invite residents, business owners, and community partners to attend Mayor Megan Knight’s 2025 State of the City Address on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Oceana PARC.
Hosted in partnership with the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Surrey Board of Trade, this annual event provides an opportunity for Mayor Knight to share key updates, reflect on accomplishments from the past year, and outline her vision for White Rock’s future.
Note: The city of White Rock will also live stream the mayor's State of the City.
What's Up?
A brand new mural is taking place on the wall of the Solterra highrise in mid-town White Rock next door to the Petro Canada service station.
We find out this week, the who, what, where and why?
remier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Pride season:
“From Vancouver Island to northern B.C. to the Kootenays, people throughout British Columbia are starting to celebrate Pride.
“June 1 marks the beginning of Pride season in many parts of Canada and around the world, and is a time for all of us to recognize and celebrate the many victories gained by 2SLGBTQIA+ people over the decades.
“People around the province will be taking part in events in their communities – from Pets for Pride in Kelowna and Pride Roller Disco in the Alberni Valley, to the iconic Vancouver Pride Parade, which draws tens of thousands of spectators and participants from around the world.
“Pride season is much more than a celebration. It is also a declaration that hate and discrimination have no place in British Columbia, and everyone has the right to live in safety without fear of violence or discrimination. Our government is committed to protecting the rights of everyone to be who they truly are and love who they love.
“I look forward to attending Pride events this year with my family and I encourage everyone to get out in their community and take part with their friends and neighbours.
“To everyone celebrating this season, happy Pride!”
Sign of the Times
The Morgan Creek golf course clubhouse washrooms seem to have all the bases covered.
May 29. 2025
A Beautiful Story of Community Connection and Commitment
When the White Rock South Surrey Stroke Recovery Branch received devastating news last November that March of Dimes Canada would be ending funding for the Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. (also known as After Stroke B.C.), the future looked uncertain. The organization also announced that all provincial program instructor contracts would not be renewed past March 31, 2025.
Rather than give up, our stroke survivors took action. They went into the community, knocking on doors, raising awareness about our group and our needs.
“I’ve always said, we have a caring and generous community here in White Rock,” said program instructor McFarlane. “We simply need to let them know who we are and what our needs are.”
And the community heard us.
The White Rock Firefighters took time to visit our branch to see first-hand the impact of our programs. Deeply moved, they stepped forward with a generous donation of $10,000, helping us meet our financial goal for the year. This remarkable support would not have been possible without the efforts of Myra Merkal, the mother of one of our local firefighters, who has been fundraising and giving back to the community for many years. We are deeply grateful for her continued commitment and compassion.
“It is nothing short of a miracle,” said McFarlane. “I am in awe of this incredible group of people stroke survivors facing their own daily challenges, yet so passionate about their stroke family and determined not to let us fail. With such a committed team behind me, my job becomes a joy.”
You're Invited!
Join us Monday, June 2nd at 3:30 PM at the White Rock Pier for a fun warm-up with live music before our Dr. Bryan Prentice Strides for Stroke Walk n’ Roll event, which begins at 4:00 PM. Later that evening, the Pier will shine blue in honor of Awareness Month.
We run a variety of weekly programs out of the Centre for Active Living on Anderson Street, including:
Walking & Gardening Program on Mondays
Communication and Regular Program on Tuesdays
Peer-Led Program on Thursdays
Together, we are stronger
May 28, 2025
Inquest Ordered Into Jail Death In White Rock
......nine years later?
The BC Coroners Service will hold an inquest into the death of Patricia Ann Wilson in Burnaby, scheduled from June 16-25, 2025.
The inquest will take place at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby), starting at 9:30 a.m.
On March 29, 2016, Patricia Ann Wilson’s death in White Rock was reported to the BC Coroners Service. It followed events involving civilian jail guards and members of the White Rock RCMP. Patricia Ann Wilson was 58 years old at the time of her death.
Under Section 18(2) of the Coroners Act, inquests are mandatory for any deaths that occur while a person was detained by or in the custody of a peace officer.
A coroner’s inquest is a non-fault-finding public inquiry that serves three primary functions:
to determine the facts related to a death, including the identity of the deceased and how, when, where and by what means the individual came to their death, as well as a classification for the death;
to make recommendations, where appropriate and supported by evidence, to prevent deaths in similar circumstances; and
to ensure public confidence that the circumstances surrounding the death of an individual will not be overlooked, concealed or ignored.
The City of White Rock invites residents and visitors to the waterfront on July 1, 2025 for an exciting day of free, family friendly festivities at Canada Day by the Bay.
The event begins at 12 p.m., with welcoming remarks from the mayor and council in addition to the presentation of White Rock’s Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula award.
Live entertainment will take place all day, building up to an unforgettable evening of music on the main stage. White Rock's own DJ James T will kick things off, followed by rising Canadian talent Richard Tichelman.
Headlining this year’s celebration is the Guess Who Tribute, delivering iconic hits from The Guess Who and Burton Cummings, a musical homage to Canadian rock legends.
New this year is a second stage at the Kids Zone, which will feature performances all day long including ventriloquist-comedienne Norma McKnight, Shot of Scotch, and a one-of-a-kind pan-drum performance by John Watkins.
Families can also enjoy face painting, crafts, balloon artists, and Vendor Row along the Promenade with local goods and treats.
Don’t miss the Pier Photo Op at 3:30 p.m., a stunning drone shot that will capture White Rock’s Canadian spirit like never before. Come dressed in red and white, bring a flag to wave around, or use one of the hundreds of Canadian flags the city will be handing out.
Cap off the day with a spectacular fireworks display presented by Thrifty Foods at 10:15 p.m., lighting up the night sky over Semiahmoo Bay.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. Ce project a rendu possible en partie grce au gouvernement du Canada.
Recently a soil remediation company set up shop on the vacant parking lot at the corner of Russell avenue and Johnston road in uptown White Rock.
The lot was purchased from Imperial Oil back in 2016 by the city of White Rock for park space. Recently the community was informed there were plans for a possible "highrise hub" in the uptown area of White Rock.
In that the site was once home to a gas station the soil quality has always been in question.
IMPERIAL OIL secured the services of the the soil remediation company.
