Melissa Smalley

White Rock's water utility will be owned and operated by the city effective Friday (Oct. 30).

City takes ownership of water utility

Regulatory approvals received by White Rock, purchase price yet to be disclosed.

White Rock's water utility will be owned and operated by the city effective Friday (Oct. 30).
TransLink has proposed eight changes to bus routes in White Rock/South Surrey.

TransLink’s public-feedback efforts fall short: White Rock mayor

Online survey sees 800 per cent increase in White Rock/South Surrey response, transit officials say.

TransLink has proposed eight changes to bus routes in White Rock/South Surrey.
Crews work to clear the site of an accident in South Surrey Wednesday morning on 16 Avenue, east of 192 Street.

Two dump trucks, minivan involved in South Surrey crash

Traffic along 16 Avenue rerouted Wednesday morning after three-vehicle collision.

Crews work to clear the site of an accident in South Surrey Wednesday morning on 16 Avenue, east of 192 Street.
The visitor centre on Marine Drive will remain open.

End of the line for Tourism White Rock

City of White Rock ceases funding in favour of a regional tourism strategy.

The visitor centre on Marine Drive will remain open.
White Rock's Official Community Plan – currently under review – limits high-density development to White Rock's town centre.

White Rock growth on agenda for city planners

Implications of lower population projections to be brought to council in coming weeks.

White Rock's Official Community Plan – currently under review – limits high-density development to White Rock's town centre.
White Rock's director of engineering Greg St. Louis addresses a small crowd at a water-utility forum Oct. 15.

White Rock’s water-utility purchase prompts more questions

Purchase price not made public because 'we're bound by confidentiality at this time.'

White Rock's director of engineering Greg St. Louis addresses a small crowd at a water-utility forum Oct. 15.
Hundreds took part in a march to honour Hudson Brooks, who was fatally shot in South Surrey July 18. Below, Hudson's mom, Jennifer, addresses the large crowd, at a memorial in front of the RCMP detachment where he was killed.

Hundreds march for Hudson in South Surrey

Family and friends rally three months after 20-year-old fatally shot outside police detachment.

Hundreds took part in a march to honour Hudson Brooks, who was fatally shot in South Surrey July 18. Below, Hudson's mom, Jennifer, addresses the large crowd, at a memorial in front of the RCMP detachment where he was killed.
The City of White Rock is reviewing its fees charged to proponents of development applications.

Proposed increased building rates in White Rock ‘still low’

Development Cost Charges set to increase in White Rock after years-old call for review.

The City of White Rock is reviewing its fees charged to proponents of development applications.
A large memorial for Hudson Brooks remains in place outside of the South Surrey RCMP detachment, where he was fatally shot nearly three months ago.

Mourners to march as they await police investigation

Family and friends of Hudson Brooks plan rally on three-month anniversary of his shooting death.

A large memorial for Hudson Brooks remains in place outside of the South Surrey RCMP detachment, where he was fatally shot nearly three months ago.
Bus service in White Rock was discussed a city council Monday, where TransLink's Tim Savoie (below) made a presentation to council and staff.

‘Crummy’ TransLink service derided by White Rock leaders

Officials presenting council with proposed improvements given an earful on local bus service.

Bus service in White Rock was discussed a city council Monday, where TransLink's Tim Savoie (below) made a presentation to council and staff.
White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin delivers his state-of-the-city address at a business function at White Rock Community Centre. As attendees arrived Wednesday evening, a group of protesters (below) rallied calling for Baldwin's resignation.

Future looks ‘bright’: White Rock mayor

Baldwin highlights council's successes, priorities at state-of-the-city address.

White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin delivers his state-of-the-city address at a business function at White Rock Community Centre. As attendees arrived Wednesday evening, a group of protesters (below) rallied calling for Baldwin's resignation.
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train passes through White Rock's waterfront.

Train blasts to persist 24/7 when there’s danger: BNSF

BNSF responds to White Rock mayor’s ‘laid down the law’ comment regarding whistle cessation.

A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train passes through White Rock's waterfront.
Train whistles along White Rock's waterfront were the subject of a meeting between Transport Canada and BNSF last month.

‘Law laid down’ on train whistles through White Rock

Meeting between Transport Canada and Burlington Northern Santa Fe reviews whistle-cessation protocols.

Train whistles along White Rock's waterfront were the subject of a meeting between Transport Canada and BNSF last month.
White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin at the Oct. 5 city council meeting.

Absolutely no reason to resign: White Rock mayor

Baldwin attributes criticisms to 'misinformation and misleading statements.'

White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin at the Oct. 5 city council meeting.
Former White Rock councillor Margaret Woods addresses council at Monday's public meeting.

Parties reflect on standoff at White Rock City Hall

No regrets from either side after mayor calls police to council chambers.

Former White Rock councillor Margaret Woods addresses council at Monday's public meeting.
Residents attended a Vision Fair earlier this year, as White Rock launched its Official Community Plan review.

White Rock residents critical of OCP panel selections

Non-political group formed in July to aid in review process.

Residents attended a Vision Fair earlier this year, as White Rock launched its Official Community Plan review.
Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, while campaigning last fall, promised to make the relocation of BNSF lines a priority.

Talk on rail relocation back on track

White Rock, Surrey leaders still committed to moving railway.

Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, while campaigning last fall, promised to make the relocation of BNSF lines a priority.
White Rock city manager Dan Bottrill speaks at a community forum the city hosted in June to discuss the purchase of the water utility.

Answers still to come in utility takeover

Budgeted $23 million does not indicate purchase price, city manager says.

White Rock city manager Dan Bottrill speaks at a community forum the city hosted in June to discuss the purchase of the water utility.
A White Rock RCMP officer looks on as Margaret Woods addresses city council Monday evening. Below, officers enter council chambers after being called to city hall, at the mayor's request, to remove Woods.

White Rock mayor calls in RCMP to eject former councillor

Hearing interrupted as White Rock council awaits RCMP officers, who leave without intervention.

A White Rock RCMP officer looks on as Margaret Woods addresses city council Monday evening. Below, officers enter council chambers after being called to city hall, at the mayor's request, to remove Woods.
Jim Scott is president of Equitas Society.

Veterans support group mulls party promises

White Rock-based Equitas Society seeks compensation for veterans as lawsuit looms.

Jim Scott is president of Equitas Society.