Matthew Hoekstra

Polio expert Dr. Arlene King, speaks at a Rotary luncheon Tuesday.

‘Guarded optimism’ in polio fight

Insecurity in war-torn areas continue to plague efforts of public health officials.

Polio expert Dr. Arlene King, speaks at a Rotary luncheon Tuesday.
Residents and local officials are critical of helicopter tours that launched last month on First Nation land.

Semiahmoo helicopter noise a ‘community’ issue: ministry

Transport Canada deflects concerns over helicopter noise in Semiahmoo Bay

Residents and local officials are critical of helicopter tours that launched last month on First Nation land.
Opening day Friday at new South Surrey Superstore.

Superstore opens Friday in South Surrey

Retail giant opens its South Surrey location across from Walmart.

Opening day Friday at new South Surrey Superstore.
The Semiahmoo Peninsula’s $59,000 home.

Buying on a budget still possible in hot market

Detached homes may not be as affordable, but lower priced real estate options exist in White Rock and South Surrey.

The Semiahmoo Peninsula’s $59,000 home.
Former South Surrey resident Richard Weinberger competes at Rio.

‘Frustrating’ Rio swim leaves Weinberger hungry for more

Open-water swimmer faced breathing difficulties due to exhaust from motorized boats on Olympic course.

Former South Surrey resident Richard Weinberger competes at Rio.
The White Rock Renegades 2002 are top row from left: Jeff Crossley (head coach), Madison Dewitt, Hannah Clegg, Chloe Douglas, Emma Parry, Lauren Benson, Amanda Pillkahn, Briana Adams and Jessica Dodds (assistant coaches). Bottom row: Emma Dorval, Sarah Forster, Stephanie Jope, Gab Schulek, Maddy Tylee and Jaida Crossley.

White Rock Renegades score national U14 fastpitch title

Emotional roller-coaster of a tournament caps off dominant season.

The White Rock Renegades 2002 are top row from left: Jeff Crossley (head coach), Madison Dewitt, Hannah Clegg, Chloe Douglas, Emma Parry, Lauren Benson, Amanda Pillkahn, Briana Adams and Jessica Dodds (assistant coaches). Bottom row: Emma Dorval, Sarah Forster, Stephanie Jope, Gab Schulek, Maddy Tylee and Jaida Crossley.
A new water park at South Surrey Athletic Park will connect to the playground and promises to be ready for next year.

New water park to make South Surrey splash in spring

Rugby field house and covered soccer facility also planned for park

A new water park at South Surrey Athletic Park will connect to the playground and promises to be ready for next year.
White Rock swimmer Hilary Caldwell shows off the bronze medal she won Friday night in the women's 200-m backstroke at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

Caldwell ‘over the moon’ with bronze, but wanted gold

White Rock swimmer is already setting her sights on another competition this year.

White Rock swimmer Hilary Caldwell shows off the bronze medal she won Friday night in the women's 200-m backstroke at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
Firefighters battle a May 15 blaze at a construction site that ruined the neighbouring Ocean Ridge building.

Majority of White Rock’s fire victims received financial help

$114,462 raised for residents affected by Five Corners arson attack.

Firefighters battle a May 15 blaze at a construction site that ruined the neighbouring Ocean Ridge building.
The now-demolished White Rock Mufflers stood at the corner of Marine Drive and Oxford Street for 39 years.

Public art to honour White Rock Mufflers, bike race

A new public plaza on Marine Drive is expected to pay homage to a now-demolished piece of White Rock history.

The now-demolished White Rock Mufflers stood at the corner of Marine Drive and Oxford Street for 39 years.
Surrey Pre Trial Services Centre at 14323 57 Ave.

Charge now laid in Surrey jail killing

Jordan Burt has been charged with second degree murder.

Surrey Pre Trial Services Centre at 14323 57 Ave.
Protesters picket Sunday outside the entrance to a helicopter tour company's landing site near Washington Avenue Grill.

MP reaches out to minister over helicopter tour

Residents protest over business taking off from Semiahmoo First Nation land.

Protesters picket Sunday outside the entrance to a helicopter tour company's landing site near Washington Avenue Grill.
An artist's rendering of the White rock South Surrey Hospice Society's new supportive care facility.

Home for hospice approved

Society aims to raise another $1.1 million for new facility

An artist's rendering of the White rock South Surrey Hospice Society's new supportive care facility.
West Virginia resident Janelle Nafziger-Cheuvront says this plaque remembers memorializes her father – Kelly Stevens of Semiahmoo Bulldozing, a longtime businessman on the peninsula who worked 17 years for the former Burlington Northern Railway.

White Rock clarifies dedication plaque plan

Residents raised questions over the future of plaques along Marine Drive's promenade.

West Virginia resident Janelle Nafziger-Cheuvront says this plaque remembers memorializes her father – Kelly Stevens of Semiahmoo Bulldozing, a longtime businessman on the peninsula who worked 17 years for the former Burlington Northern Railway.
Tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain train their cannons on each other during a recreation of an 18th century skirmish Sunday in Semiahmoo Bay.

Tall ships battle in Semiahmoo Bay

Pair of classically-masted vessels sail near White Rock for maritime celebration in Blaine, Wash.

Tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain train their cannons on each other during a recreation of an 18th century skirmish Sunday in Semiahmoo Bay.
Months after a fire, in which Ocean Ridge residents were temporarily sheltered at Centennial Arena, some fire victims are still dealing with trauma.

Counselling offered to White Rock fire victims

Ocean Ridge residents have reported difficulty sleeping

Months after a fire, in which Ocean Ridge residents were temporarily sheltered at Centennial Arena, some fire victims are still dealing with trauma.
Business owners Deanna Whissell and Laura Cornale are moving on after a May 15 fire in White Rock made their building uninhabitable.

Businesses rise from Five Corners ashes

Arson claims building but not entrepreneurial spirit in White Rock

Business owners Deanna Whissell and Laura Cornale are moving on after a May 15 fire in White Rock made their building uninhabitable.
Two White Rock real estate agents sent this card to a man who, weeks earlier, lost his wife of 51 years.

Lessons follow agents’ sympathy card to South Surrey widower

Business message shouldn’t have been included in condolences, daughter says

Two White Rock real estate agents sent this card to a man who, weeks earlier, lost his wife of 51 years.
An artist's rendering of a proposed 200-bed residential care facility near Peace Arch Hospital.

Peace Arch hospital foundation unveils plans for 200-bed care facility

Care facility is being planned concurrently with a renovated and expanded emergency department.

An artist's rendering of a proposed 200-bed residential care facility near Peace Arch Hospital.
Civic leaders lend a sympathetic ear after noise from a helicopter tour service that takes off and lands in Semiahmoo Park sparked numerous complaints from Peninsula residents.

White Rock ‘copter complaints rerouted to feds, Semiahmoo band

Tour company is operating within Transport Canada rules, leaving residents upset over the noise with little recourse.

Civic leaders lend a sympathetic ear after noise from a helicopter tour service that takes off and lands in Semiahmoo Park sparked numerous complaints from Peninsula residents.