Melissa Smalley

Members of the environmental advisory committee listen to White Rock's director of engineering Greg St. Louis talk about plans for replanting the hillside, which was cleared of vegetation last year (below).

Replanting plans for Marine Drive hillside questioned

White Rock's enviro committee gets an early look at preliminary plans, prompting debate about type of vegetation recommended.

Members of the environmental advisory committee listen to White Rock's director of engineering Greg St. Louis talk about plans for replanting the hillside, which was cleared of vegetation last year (below).
The lower stretch of White Rock’s Johnston Road is a speed concern, says Coun. Lynne Sinclair.

Review speed limits in White Rock: councillor

Lowering limits would help create awareness of safety, Sinclair says.

The lower stretch of White Rock’s Johnston Road is a speed concern, says Coun. Lynne Sinclair.
Surrey Coun. Mike Starchuk addresses a crowd at a community meeting in South Surrey Sunday hosted by opponents of a truck-park proposal. Below, former Surrey mayor Bob Bose speaks.

Truck-park foes urge Surrey councillor to say no

Critics of South Surrey proposal allege legal threat against elementary school over student video.

Surrey Coun. Mike Starchuk addresses a crowd at a community meeting in South Surrey Sunday hosted by opponents of a truck-park proposal. Below, former Surrey mayor Bob Bose speaks.
Bus service in White Rock is a concern for some councillors.

Transit shortfalls in White Rock continue: councillors

Elected officials speak out following news TransLink will hold further consultation in community.

Bus service in White Rock is a concern for some councillors.
White Rock Coun. Bill Lawrence says he was the victim of a racially charged physical attack at his Marine Drive business last month. Below, Lawrence with a poster honouring African-Canadian RCMP members, including his sister, Andrea (top row, centre).

White Rock city councillor tells of racial attack

Bill Lawrence says last month’s ‘one-off incident’ at Marine Drive business left him bewildered.

White Rock Coun. Bill Lawrence says he was the victim of a racially charged physical attack at his Marine Drive business last month. Below, Lawrence with a poster honouring African-Canadian RCMP members, including his sister, Andrea (top row, centre).
Mary McArthur examines paperwork relating to her White Rock water bill.

No incentive to conserve water: White Rock resident

Utility bill to increase sixfold after city takeover.

Mary McArthur examines paperwork relating to her White Rock water bill.
A community meeting on the proposed truck park in December attracted more than 150 people.

Truck park opponents plan community meeting

Friends of Hazelmere Campbell Valley to host gathering April 17.

A community meeting on the proposed truck park in December attracted more than 150 people.
White Rock Museum and Archives.

White Rock renews museum contract

Five-year operating and services agreement approved by council Monday.

White Rock Museum and Archives.
Jennifer Brooks marches with supporters in February, calling for answers into the death of her son Hudson last summer.

‘Months added to wait’ for family of police-shooting victim

Spike in investigations adds to ‘challenge with timeliness’: IIO spokesperson.

Jennifer Brooks marches with supporters in February, calling for answers into the death of her son Hudson last summer.
PAN reporter Melissa Smalley with her grandfather, George, in his East Vancouver backyard in the early '80s.

COLUMN: Finding a home of our own comes at a cost

Metro Vancouver's real estate climate forcing born and bred residents to consider leaving town.

PAN reporter Melissa Smalley with her grandfather, George, in his East Vancouver backyard in the early '80s.
Brandon Durieux's cancer treatment will resume after suffering complications last week.

Cancer treatment back on track in Texas

Doctors treating South Surrey's Brandon Durieux determine leukemia has not spread.

Brandon Durieux's cancer treatment will resume after suffering complications last week.
Residents Ross Buchanan (above with ‘resign’ sign) and Garry Wolgemuth speak out at a September rally following White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin’s controversial comments about Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy. Below, Baldwin speaks to a crowd following a special council meeting last April about the elimination of multi-family and commercial garbage pickup; Erika Johanson listens as director of municipal operations Greg St. Louis speaks at a water-quality forum last month.

No easy answers: FOI requests ‘overwhelm’ City of White Rock

Residents question city's responses while mayor describes high volume of requests as 'distracting' to staff, council.

Residents Ross Buchanan (above with ‘resign’ sign) and Garry Wolgemuth speak out at a September rally following White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin’s controversial comments about Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy. Below, Baldwin speaks to a crowd following a special council meeting last April about the elimination of multi-family and commercial garbage pickup; Erika Johanson listens as director of municipal operations Greg St. Louis speaks at a water-quality forum last month.
Melissa Zeelie's Blackwood Street apartment stands empty as she has struggled for more than five years to find a buyer for the one-bedroom suite.

No-rentals rule frustrates White Rock suite owners

Parents challenge strata bylaw after trying to sell Blackwood Street apartment for more than five years.

Melissa Zeelie's Blackwood Street apartment stands empty as she has struggled for more than five years to find a buyer for the one-bedroom suite.
White Rock City Hall.

White Rock approves $40,000 in grants

City received 44 applications for funding ranging from $250 to $7,000.

White Rock City Hall.
White Rock's tourism services will be taken over by Tourism Surrey.

Tourism Surrey to guide White Rock

Smaller city commissions neighbour to manage information kiosk, provide 'expertise.'

White Rock's tourism services will be taken over by Tourism Surrey.
Brandon Durieux is being treated in Houston, Texas for an aggressive form of leukemia.

South Surrey leukemia patient remaining hopeful despite setbacks

Brandon Durieux undergoing treatment at Texas cancer centre for aggressive form of cancer.

Brandon Durieux is being treated in Houston, Texas for an aggressive form of leukemia.
Marine Drive resident Neil Floyd said he accepted a temporary ‘pilot’ pass on the condition that city staff agreed other condo owners would be eligible.

White Rock parking-pass rules discriminatory: resident

Marine Drive condo owner questions policy that allows single-family homeowners four street permits.

Marine Drive resident Neil Floyd said he accepted a temporary ‘pilot’ pass on the condition that city staff agreed other condo owners would be eligible.
Family and friends march last month calling for justice in the police-shooting death of Hudson Brooks last summer. The slow pace of the investigation has prompted MLAs to speak out on the matter.

Justice critic asks if staff issues delay answers into shooting death

Investigation into death of Hudson Brooks shouldn’t be influenced by politicians: Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg.

Family and friends march last month calling for justice in the police-shooting death of Hudson Brooks last summer. The slow pace of the investigation has prompted MLAs to speak out on the matter.
The Royce took home three honours at this month's Georgie Awards in Vancouver.

White Rock development among Georgie winners

Business awards honour best in province in housing and construction.

The Royce took home three honours at this month's Georgie Awards in Vancouver.

Health and wellness expo planned for White Rock

April 2 event to showcase local businesses and practitioners.