Grab a cuppa and gather round the soulful fire for our first LIVE in 2026.
Ripples, Sessions & Serendipitous Connections: Join me live as we explore the beauty of unexpected connection — from musical sessions and neighbourhood gathering places to the ripples of serendipity — and set the tone with simple practices for making 2026 our most community-connected, soulful year yet.
Based on current forecasts, it is expected that the Alert will remain in effect tonight Sunday (January 11) nights.
All Good Things Must End...Sometimes Sooner Than Expected
The annual light display BRIGHT WALK on White Rock's waterfront was originally scheduled to be closed on January 19. Unfortunately due to high winds and heavy rains the display has suffered major damage. As a result the city has chosen to shut down BRIGHT WALK 2025/26 this coming Monday January 12.
If you have been putting off your annual visit, hurry up.
Did Surrey City Councillor Linda Annis Interfere With Surrey Police Service?
FOI shows Surrey check stop location concerns from city councillor.
White Rock Council - Monday Schedule
3:15 In CAMERA Closed to Public
4:00 p.m. Regular Public Council Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will hold an opportunity for public participation for a Public Hearing on MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. in accordance with the Local Government Act and the Development Procedures Bylaw; and further
NOTICE is hereby given that Council will consider this same application at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Avenue).
At the January 12, 2026 Public Hearing, all persons who deem their interest in property is affected by the proposed application shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by forwarding written submissions reflecting matters contained in the proposed application that is the subject of the Public Hearing. At the Public Hearing, Council will hear and receive submissions from the interested persons in regard to the application listed below:
BYLAW 2557: WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO.11 (CANNABIS STORE USE AT 1478 JOHNSTON ROAD), 2025, NO. 2557
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’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).
It was a perfect summer evening, we were relaxing in Memorial Park on the waterfront enjoying the great music coming off the stage. A lady who I did not know sat down beside me and out of the clear blue turned to me and said “This is the reason I moved to White Rock, there is so much wonderful live music to enjoy. There is nowhere else I would rather live.” I nodded in agreement.
Her bold unsolicited statement got me to thinking. Do we really have disproportional amount more live music than other areas? Have I just taken my own backyard for granted? Perhaps.
The Coldest Night of the Year is back! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28, 2026, and join us for this family-friendly fundraiser walk starting at Memorial Park along White Rock Beach.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: Registration opens at 4:00 PM; walk begins at 5:15 PM Location: Start / Finish Memorial Park, White Rock, BC (15300 Marine Drive)
Event Timing:
4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
5:00 pm: Move Send-off
6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
This annual event, hosted by Sources Community Resource Centres, brings communities across the Lower Mainland together to raise funds for those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Every dollar raised goes directly to support individuals and families in the local community who need it most.
Ripples, Sessions & Serendipitous Connections: Join me live as we explore the beauty of unexpected connection — from musical sessions and neighbourhood gathering places to the ripples of serendipity — and set the tone with simple practices for making 2026 our most community-connected, soulful year yet.
