Melissa Smalley

Gas crews working in 108

Work is expected to go into November

Hot weather, wildfire smoke impacts insect behaviour

Bugs can be both positively and negatively impacted by wildfires

Wing closed at Fischer Place due to lack of staffing

Ongoing staffing crisis at 100 Mile District General Hospital a contributing factor

Summer wildfires not as destructive as in 2017

A total of 129,591 hectares was burnt in the Cariboo Fire Centre this year

100 Mile House COVID cases on the rise

Roughly two positive cases a day are currently being reported

District applies for tourism funding

A total of $40,000 has been applied for to support local tourism opportunities

Plan ahead for home renovations

Some local contractors are booked until 2022

Tips from public lead to arrest of suspect

RCMP issued plea for assistance in search for local man

Ranchers concerned about unannounced farm inspections by SPCA

The initiative was announced over the summer

SPCA pilot program riles ranchers

Questions have been raised about how SPCA surprise inspections would work for ranches

More bears on the hunt for food this season

Residents reminded to be bear aware as the animals prepares for hibernation

A federal grant to White Rock – aimed at helping the city's celebrations of Canada's 150th birthday next year – has raised procedural questions over the application process.

Frustration over ‘Canada 150’ grant to White Rock

Councillors say the uses of some $101,000 received should have been scrutinized by elected officials during the application process

A federal grant to White Rock – aimed at helping the city's celebrations of Canada's 150th birthday next year – has raised procedural questions over the application process.

COLUMN: Memorable stories run deeper than headlines

Peace Arch News reporter Melissa Smalley bids a fond adieu to the Semiahmoo Peninsula after years documenting its residents' stories.

White Rock city hall.

City of White Rock to tabulate FOI bids

Councillor request to address procedures surrounding 'problems' with FOI requests.

White Rock city hall.
A private party on White Rock's pier in 2014 celebrated the landmark's 100th anniversary.

Pier fundraiser backed by White Rock council

Private summer party raises ‘trepidation’ following 2014 celebration.

A private party on White Rock's pier in 2014 celebrated the landmark's 100th anniversary.
Roderick Louis presents Mayor Wayne Baldwin with a consent form, authorizing the release of his correspondence with the City of White Rock.

White Rock mayor calls for end to email ‘silliness’

Five Peninsula residents whose messages were blocked insist correspondence was not abusive or inappropriate.

Roderick Louis presents Mayor Wayne Baldwin with a consent form, authorizing the release of his correspondence with the City of White Rock.
The Ocean Ridge condominium complex on Pacific Avenue sustained major damage in the May 15 blaze.

White Rock arson probe spreads

Investigation into May 15 fire in hands of RCMP as nearly 100 evacuees await word on fate of building.

The Ocean Ridge condominium complex on Pacific Avenue sustained major damage in the May 15 blaze.
White Rock's solid-waste collection service for single-family homes is under review.

White Rock council focuses on mechanical waste pickup

City staff recommend contracting out manual garbage collection.

White Rock's solid-waste collection service for single-family homes is under review.
A five-storey development is proposed for North Bluff and Nichol roads.

Height-reduced variation for Nichol Road proposal

Receipt of staff report opposed by White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin.

A five-storey development is proposed for North Bluff and Nichol roads.
Some residents who emailed City of White Rock staff and councillors over the weekend were surprised when the messages were returned undeliverable.

Residents wonder if the City of White Rock has been blocking their messages

White Rock councillors surprised to learn that emails from some residents were bouncing back

Some residents who emailed City of White Rock staff and councillors over the weekend were surprised when the messages were returned undeliverable.