Melissa Smalley

A discussion on the upcoming federal budget, moderated by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie (below) attracted more than 100 to the White Rock Community Centre Saturday.

Trains, housing, jobs dominate federal concerns in White Rock

Rail relocation 'makes all the sense in the world': Fleetwood-Port Kells MP.

A discussion on the upcoming federal budget, moderated by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie (below) attracted more than 100 to the White Rock Community Centre Saturday.
An eight-storey development is proposed for North Bluff and Nichol roads.

Limited support from White Rock council for Nichol Road redo

Developer reduces height of proposed building to eight storeys.

An eight-storey development is proposed for North Bluff and Nichol roads.
Revitalization workshop participants Craig Marcyniuk (left) and Komal Shaik discuss plans for Johnston Road. Below, facilitator Gerry Eckford listens to discussion in his group.

City of White Rock arrives at fork in Johnston Road

Residents, entrepreneurs discuss making uptown White Rock vibrant.

Revitalization workshop participants Craig Marcyniuk (left) and Komal Shaik discuss plans for Johnston Road. Below, facilitator Gerry Eckford listens to discussion in his group.
Participants braved the rainy weather for the 2012 Relay for Life in White Rock/South Surrey.

Peninsula cancer relay to be replaced with new event

12-hour fundraiser that supports non-profit society will continue in other communities.

Participants braved the rainy weather for the 2012 Relay for Life in White Rock/South Surrey.
A water utility crew person flushes out the main during the City of White Rock's boil-water advisory in 2010.

White Rock to phase in chlorine citywide this month

Taste, appearance of water may be noticeable, city news bulletin states.

A water utility crew person flushes out the main during the City of White Rock's boil-water advisory in 2010.
Overhead wires along Parker Street in White Rock, which resident Mike Armstrong (shown below, at city council in September) was pushing to have relocated underground.

Underground wires ‘would have been easy win’ for White Rock

Neighbourhood petition fails, but resident says city dropped the ball.

Overhead wires along Parker Street in White Rock, which resident Mike Armstrong (shown below, at city council in September) was pushing to have relocated underground.
White Rock city hall.

Whistleblower progress ‘disappointing’

Development of policy not a staff priority nine months after council's unanimous resolution.

White Rock city hall.
Contractors visit the Merklin reservoir site at the start of upgrades.

Metro water hookup ‘not off the table’ for White Rock

City's purchase of water utility doesn’t eliminate GVWD possibility.

Contractors visit the Merklin reservoir site at the start of upgrades.
The placement of a fire hydrant on Goggs Avenue has upset a resident.

Three White Rock councillors back request to move fire hydrant

Members of council support resident after visiting property, but majority votes for staff report first.

The placement of a fire hydrant on Goggs Avenue has upset a resident.
Rod and Didi Torr, longtime owners of ABC Country Restaurant in South Surrey (below), retired in September, after 27 years in business.

A ‘bittersweet’ farewell for South Surrey restaurant owners

Rod and Didi Torr say goodbye to customers and staff after 27 years at ABC Country Restaurant.

Rod and Didi Torr, longtime owners of ABC Country Restaurant in South Surrey (below), retired in September, after 27 years in business.
Work is underway to replace the Merklin Street high reservoir.

Fraser Health rejects extension for White Rock’s water treatment

June 30 deadline for secondary disinfection to be implemented.

Work is underway to replace the Merklin Street high reservoir.
South Surrey resident Al Renflesh, during a visit to Riverside Golf Centre Saturday, signs a petition against the City of Surrey’s expropriation.

Last round for Riverside Golf Centre

Customers critical of City of Surrey expropriation, as owner hopes for reprieve.

South Surrey resident Al Renflesh, during a visit to Riverside Golf Centre Saturday, signs a petition against the City of Surrey’s expropriation.
White Rock city council discusses proposed policy changes at a Jan. 25 governance and legislation committee meeting.

City of White Rock targets ‘abusive’ residents

Proposed rules of procedure should apply to politicians too, says Coun. Fathers.

White Rock city council discusses proposed policy changes at a Jan. 25 governance and legislation committee meeting.
B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke.

B.C. Ombudsperson open for complaints

Mobile clinic in White Rock Feb. 3, staff booking appointments for complainants.

B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke.
COLUMN: Learning to love the good, the bad, and the ugly

COLUMN: Learning to love the good, the bad, and the ugly

When I returned to work after my second maternity leave, my husband and I decided to take a 'divide-and-conquer' approach.

COLUMN: Learning to love the good, the bad, and the ugly
White Rock city hall.

White Rock residents await answers as FOI requests mount

Residents balk at fees charged by city for information requests.

White Rock city hall.
Bob Donnelly, president of the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, addresses the crowd at a community meeting about the proposed truck-parking facility Dec. 6.

South Surrey truck park adversaries hold ‘healthy’ discussion

Proponents insist environmental concerns will be addressed, those in opposition still have questions.

Bob Donnelly, president of the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, addresses the crowd at a community meeting about the proposed truck-parking facility Dec. 6.
The City of White Rock plans to relaunch its tourism body this spring.

City seeks feedback for new tourism name

Plans to re-launch in spring following closing of Tourism White Rock last year.

The City of White Rock plans to relaunch its tourism body this spring.
White Rock council, back row, left to right: Couns. Bill Lawrence, Grant Meyer, David Chesney and Helen Fathers. Front row, left to right: Coun. Lynne Sinclair, Mayor Wayne Baldwin and Coun. Megan Knight.

White Rock councillor points to favouritism in committee appointments

Final selections approved by council, Baldwin says.

White Rock council, back row, left to right: Couns. Bill Lawrence, Grant Meyer, David Chesney and Helen Fathers. Front row, left to right: Coun. Lynne Sinclair, Mayor Wayne Baldwin and Coun. Megan Knight.
Surrey fire crews were called to a suspicious fire at the residence behind Crescent Park Market early Saturday.

Crews investigate suspicious house fire in South Surrey

RCMP recommending charges against three men in connection with weekend blaze.

Surrey fire crews were called to a suspicious fire at the residence behind Crescent Park Market early Saturday.