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White Rock hillside fire swiftly contained by crews

Fire crews in White Rock, B.C., contained a brush fire that broke out Sunday afternoon (Aug. 31) on a steep hillside near Marine Drive, west of Nichol Road. White Rock Fire Rescue and the B.C. Wildfire Service tackled the 0.9-hectare blaze with both ground crews and helicopters. Marine Drive was temporarily closed, but no homes were damaged and no evacuations were required. By 2 p.m., officials confirmed the fire was in the cleanup stage and later listed as under control. The cause remains under investigation.

ayush
August 31, 2025
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Surrey Board Chair Gary Tymoschuk and Supt. Mark Pearmain welcome students, staff, and families with optimism for the 2025–26 school year.

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Surrey Schools Leaders Inspire Fresh Start to New Year

Surrey Schools Chair Gary Tymoschuk and Superintendent Mark Pearmain welcomed students to the 2025–26 year, highlighting new schools, safety upgrades, and innovative learning approaches like AI and hybrid models.

john
August 30, 2025
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Crime

White Rock Shooting Tied to Extortion, RCMP Confirm

RCMP say a shooting at a White Rock home on Pacific Avenue early Wednesday morning was linked to extortion. Neighbours reported hearing rapid gunfire around 3:20 a.m., and officers later found bullet holes in the garage door. No one was injured. Police believe the incident was targeted and are asking residents with dashcam or security footage from the area to come forward. The case is being investigated alongside other extortion-related shootings across the Lower Mainland.

ayush
August 29, 2025
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Rising golf star Clara Ding, 14, earns spot on Team Canada for the World Junior Girls Golf Championship in St. Catharines this September.

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White Rock’s Clara Ding, 14, Joins Team Canada for Worlds

Clara Ding, 14, from White Rock, has been named to Team Canada for the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, Sept. 15–20 in St. Catharines, Ont. The rising star has two major wins this season and will compete against golfers from 23 countries.

john
August 29, 2025
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The White Rock 13U AAA Tritons captured B.C. gold and competed at the Canadian Nationals in Woodstock, Ont., capping off a spectacular 2025 season.

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White Rock Tritons Crowned B.C. Champs, Shine at Nationals

The White Rock 13U AAA Tritons won the B.C. provincial championship and went on to compete at the Canadian Nationals in Ontario, finishing seventh. With a 30-6 season record and standout performances across the roster, the team showed resilience and depth. Coaches praised their grit and teamwork, calling the season a strong success and a promising step for the future.

john
August 27, 2025
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White Rock Splash Pad Opens with Community Celebration

White Rock’s new Generations Playground Splash Pad officially opened at Centennial Park on August 21, drawing families, city officials, and community partners. More than 60 people attended, including Mayor Megan Knight and representatives from the White Rock Firefighters Charity Association and Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, both key donors. Children from White Rock Summer Camp helped mark the occasion by testing the splash pad, while Fire Chief Brad Davie joined in the fun under the soaker bucket. The project, built ahead of schedule by GPM Civil Contracting, was celebrated as a community-driven success.

ayush
August 26, 2025
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White Rock man jailed three years for sex assaults

A 60-year-old White Rock man, Darren Robert Sorensen, has been sentenced to three years in prison and placed on the national sex offender registry for 20 years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in 2022. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled that Sorensen exploited the victim, who considered him a trusted family friend, while she was intoxicated and vulnerable in her own home. Despite his clean record and low risk of reoffending, the court noted Sorensen showed limited remorse and imposed additional conditions, including a DNA order, weapons ban, and no-contact order.

ayush
August 25, 2025
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Volunteers Remove 200 lbs of Litter from White Rock Shoreline

Over 200 lbs of litter cleared from White Rock shoreline by volunteers, highlighting community action and environmental stewardship.

shivani
August 24, 2025
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White Rock Thanksgiving Food Drive Seeks Volunteers

The 2025 BC Thanksgiving Food Drive in White Rock and South Surrey is seeking volunteers to help local families in need. Organized by the LDS Church in partnership with Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank, the drive runs September 14–20, with home donation pickups on September 20. Volunteers will distribute donation bags and collect non-perishable food items. Nearly 1,000 people rely on the food bank each week, and organizers urge the community to donate food, money, or time to help fight local hunger. Expired items cannot be accepted.

dipanshu
August 23, 2025
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Seagull Returns After 24 Years in White Rock

A Glaucous-winged gull rescued and rehabilitated by the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. in 2000 has been spotted twice in White Rock in 2024. First seen in February and recaptured by Environment and Climate Change Canada researchers, the gull was fitted with new identification bands. Its second sighting on September 16 confirms decades-long survival in the wild. The Salish Sea Gull Project, part of a larger marine bird monitoring initiative, tracks such sightings to support conservation and ecosystem health. The public is encouraged to report banded gull sightings to aid research.

dipanshu
August 23, 2025
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