White Rock's Summer Concert Series kicked off last evening @ East Beach under cloudy skies. Despite the inclement weather a sizable crowd turned up at Grand Chief Bernard Charles Plaza to rock out with perennial favourites THE ODDS.
Upcoming singer songwriter AIDAN FARREL who recently completed recording her debut album here in White Rock at BLUE FROG STUDIOS warmed up the crowd.
Safety First
As a result of the terrible tragedy in Vancouver at the Lapu Lapu Festival large gatherings such as The Concerts @ The Pier, are now under strict safety guidelines.
City of White Rock heavy vehicles blocked Marine Drive at either end of the concert site.
1001 Steps are Open
After months of no access the stairway at the end of 15A avenue in South Surrey is now open to the public.
We all know there are not 1001 stairs, but do you know who many stair there actually are?
Find out Monday when DON PITCAIRN / TNT THE NAKED TRUTH COLUMN here in The White Rock Sun takes Surrey to task on some major errors in the plan
White Rock Gets The Short End of The Stick
TransLink is investing $145 million to improve local transportation infrastructure across Metro Vancouver through its Local Government Funding Programs. The programs collaborate with municipalities to co-fund upgrades that enhance sustainable travel options like walking, biking, rolling, and transit.
Surrey Will receive in excess of 10 million dollars. White Rock on the other hand is not set to receive any money from the fund?
TO PUT THINGS INTO PERSPECTIVE:
Anmore with a population of 2500 people receives $233,000.00
Belcara with a population of 687 receives 1.2 million dollars
This year’s investment includes more than $65 million to maintain and repair the Major Road Network.
These roads include more than half of the busiest bus routes in Metro Vancouver, while helping to move over $350 million of goods per day.
Through the 2025 Investment Plan, funding for the Major Road Network pavement rehabilitation will increase by 70 per cent starting next year.
White Rock RCMP is releasing a video of break and enter suspect and requesting the public’s assistance with identification.
On June 21, at 5:53 a.m., White Rock RCMP received notification of an alarm in the 1300-block of Johnston Road. Police attended and confirmed a break and enter had occurred at the business.
Based on a review of the video surveillance it was determined that the suspect fled the area prior to police being called. The suspect is described as a man wearing white hoodie, baseball cap, grey track pants, and brown shoes.
Surrey Hosts Canada's Second Largest Canada Day Celebrations
Ottawa has the biggest Canada Day festivities annually but right behind it is Surrey's huge day long event in Cloverdale.
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.
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.
Your spring cleaning just got easier with our free waste drop off. From now until September 24, bring your unwanted items (up to 100kg) and up to four mattresses, to Metro Vancouver’s Central Surrey and North Surrey Recycling and Waste Centres for free!
That’s right – you have up to 5 months to get rid of any unwanted items. Whether it’s spring cleaning or preparing for back-to-school, you have plenty of time to tackle that cleanup project!
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an overnight shooting early Monday morning in the parking lot of Mud Bay Park that sent one person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
At approximately 12:15 am on June 23, 2025, SPS Frontline officers were called to a local hospital for a report from hospital staff that a man had shown up with a gunshot wound. Officers arrived and after speaking with the victim and several witnesses, were able to determine that the shooting happened earlier in the night in the parking lot of Mud Bay Park.
SPS Frontline Investigative Support Team (FLIST) officers have taken over the lead in the investigation and at this time it appears that the shooting happened during a confrontation between two groups of men in the parking lot at Mud Bay Park and the victim, a man in his 20’s, was driven to hospital by friends. He has since been released from hospital. At this early stage, the motive for the shooting is unknown and there is no suspect information to share.
If you witnessed the shooting or have any information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, please call Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and quote file 2025-51575 (SP).
Recreation and Culture made a splash at the Hyack Parade on May 24 in New Westminster, where White Rock’s summer themed float won the Mayor’s Award for Best Float!
Huge thanks to the organizers for celebrating our contribution to this vibrant multicultural event!
Look out for it right here in White Rock at the Torchlight Parade during Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days Aug 2!
Surrey/White Rock residents—did you know this is happening?
A 225-truck, industrial-scale gravel parking lot is being proposed right next to the Little Campbell River, a salmon stream fed by a sensitive, shallow aquifer—and it’s being pushed through using a Temporary Use Permit that skips key environmental protections.
According to A Rocha Canada, the City’s own storm-water management plan says this kind of development is not recommended in this area. The groundwater here supports important fish habitat, and increased runoff could have ongoing impacts on water quality.
Clean fresh water and wild salmon are among BC’s most important resources. They shouldn’t be the price we pay for poorly planned development.
Surrey residents—you currently have an opportunity to let City Council know how you feel about this project. A Rocha has made it easy to send a letter before the June 23 deadline
The DYNAMICS bring the heat with five powerhouse lead singers, a killer horn section, and enough energy to light up the whole summer. They're not just a great dance band—think of them as a rolling tribute to the greatest soul, funk-rock, and R&B hits, sprinkled with fresh cuts from today’s groove-makers.
This is the Summer Dance Party you’ve been waiting for.Note – No seating, this is standing room only.
Whether you’re into throwback jams or modern-day grooves, The DYNAMICS will have you moving, singing, and smiling all night long.
Get your tickets now—before this dance floor fills up
I went to the National Indigenous People's Day Celebration at the Bill Reid Amphitheatre this weekend in Cloverdale and took the opportunity to visit the many tents with information for the indigenous population living in Surrey. I ended up talking to a member of the Surrey Fire Service and telling them about a fire in Crescent Park last summer next to the #12 Fire Hall that a buddy who was a former VFD Captain found while walking his dog. It was this female firefighter who informed me about the Alertable Emergency Notification System that Surrey has been using for the past three years. What I found really interesting about this app based alert system is that I had never heard about it before. Considering the SFS has made emergency visits to our house three times in the past 17 years, I take fire safety very seriously.
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Clean fresh water and wild salmon are among BC’s most important resources. They shouldn’t be the price we pay for poorly planned development.
Surrey residents—you currently have an opportunity to let City Council know how you feel about this project. A Rocha has made it easy to send a letter before the June 23 deadline 
