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Father’s Day a test for one-way Aaron Hinks Staff reporter

Record-breaking heat drew large crowds to White Rock’s beach on Father’s Day. While finding parking was a challenge for visitors, one-way traffic appeared to flow smoothly along Marine Drive, and side streets were not as busy as some residents feared. (Aaron Hinks photos)

The one-way Marine Drive project was put to the test Sunday as thousands of people descended on White Rock’s beach to soak up the sun and celebrate Father’s Day. The parkade was full, as were waterfront parking lots and restaurant patios as the temperature hit 28.6 C, breaking an 83-year-old weather record. Bumper-to-bumper traffic rolled eastward along Marine Drive throughout most of the day, however, vehicles seemed to move along the waterfront route with little delay. Even the side streets, which had been a point of concern for both councillors and residents, were less congested than expected. City of White Rock Mayor Darryl Walker and Coun. Scott Kristjanson both visited the waterfront and side streets June 20 to observe traffic patterns. “I was very, very pleased with it,” Walker said. “It’s a matter, from my perspective, of so far, so good. Each new day or new week we look to see how it’s going. My hope is that people

are getting used to it and finding alternate routes to go there.” Walker said one of his key concerns was congestion on Victoria and Columbia Avenues. Both residential roads were expected to see an increase in traffic due to detour routes. “I would say there may have been a bit more traffic, but I didn’t find them a lot of an inconvenience,” Walker said, adding that he doesn’t routinely travel those roads. Kristjanson was also concerned about Columbia and Victoria, and drove the routes three times at different points of the day to monitor the flow. He said the only place where there was “minor” congestion was at the bottom of Victoria Avenue near the Vidal Street intersection. “We’ve heard stories of all this congestion and stuff, I didn’t see any of it,” Kristjanson said. Kristjanson said, in his experience, Marine Drive traffic was moving faster on Sunday than it did as a two-way route. Last year, he said it took him about Continued on A9

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Darlene Bennett filed application under Recall and Initiative Act

Widow’s policing-petition application OK’d Tom Zytaruk Black Press Media

Residents will have their say on a binding referendum on Surrey’s controversial policing transition after Elections BC approved an initiative petition application launched by the widow of a Surrey murder victim. Darlene Bennett, whose husband Paul Bennett was shot dead in front of their Cloverdale home in 2018 in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity, must collect the signatures of at least 10 per cent of registered voters in all of B.C.’s 87 electoral districts, and submit Darlene Bennett them by Nov. 15. petitioner “I am very excited, hopeful with Elections BC passing the citizens initiative for a binding referendum in Surrey on the policing issue,” Bennett said. “I hope this gives the residents of Surrey a voice. I hope they will be heard and I hope everyone is able to make an informed decision.” Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum, who campaigned on replacing the Surrey RCMP with a city-made police force, said this latest development “will not slow down the building of our independent Surrey Police. “Transitioning to an independent police service was the number one

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum speaks at a press conference last August about provincial government approval of the city’s change to a municipal force. (File photo) election issue for residents in 2018, and shortly after this council was sworn in, it unanimously voted in support of the Surrey Police Transition,” McCallum said. “The province has said before that it is not interested in a referendum, and this will not change, as they have been supportive of the transition since day one.” An Elections BC statement, issued

June 17, noted the purpose of the draft bill “is to have the provincial government conduct a regional binding referendum in the City of Surrey on the question of whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) should be retained as the police service or whether a proposed Surrey Police Service should replace the RCMP.” “If held,” Elections BC explained,

“the referendum would be comprised of a single question regarding whether to retain the RCMP as Surrey’s police service or create a new Surrey Police Service, as proposed. The referendum would be binding under Section 4 of the BC Referendum Act.” After the petition – to be issued on Aug. 16 – Bennett will have 90 days to collect the necessary signatures. Anyone opposed to the initiative who

intends to advertise or canvass for signatures against it must register with Elections BC and has until July 19 to do so. Surrey city Coun. Brenda Locke, who has unsuccessfully tried to get a referendum vote before council, is elated. “It will be binding,” Locke said of Bennett’s referendum campaign. “Don’t get me wrong, it will be difficult, it will be hard. But I do think there is motivation outside of Surrey.” Coun. Jack Hundial called Elections BC’s decision a “great step forward in having the taxpayers getting a say. “With the engagement process approved at the last council meeting, the true test will now be to see if the mayor and his team will actually stand by allowing citizens to have a voice,” he said. Coun. Doug Elford, a member of the Safe Surrey Coalition, said of Bennett’s campaign and Election BC’s decision, “this is just a part of a process that the government’s going through. “To be honest I think it’s going to be more symbolic than anything else,” he said, considering her timeline and the number of signatures she must collect. “We’re hiring constables now and I just don’t see this turning around.” For full story, visit www. peacearchnews.com

Ross Banner was initially charged with aggravated assault

Trial underway in 2020 death of White Rock senior Tracy Holmes Staff reporter

The trial of a man charged in the February 2020 death of a senior in White Rock got underway this week in Surrey Provincial Court. Ross Banner, 71 at the time of his arrest, was charged with manslaughter following an

altercation in the Five Corners district that drew police, fire and ambulance personnel to the 15200-block of Pacific Avenue. Police at the time said an elderly victim with “visible injuries to his upper body” was located in the lobby of a condominium complex just before 3 p.m. on Feb. 19.

At the scene, officers could be seen focused on the Ocean Ridge complex and yellow police tape could be seen inside, through the building’s lobby windows. Pacific Avenue was closed from Fir Street to Johnston Road while police investigated, and a suspect was later taken into custody at

a White Rock home. Initially, a charge of aggravated assault was laid. It was upgraded to manslaughter after the victim – who police said knew his assailant – later died in hospital. Four days have been set aside for the trial.

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Provincial Health Minister Adrian Dix says he expects construction on Surrey’s second hospital, to be built in Cloverdale, to begin in 2023 with the hospital opening in 2027. Dix spoke Tuesday in a Zoom meeting hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade concerning the new “state of the art” hospital. Surrey’s second hospital, after Surrey Memorial Hospital in Whalley, is to be built next to Kwantlen Polytechnic University at 5500 180 St. Premier John Horgan and Dix made the announcement in December 2019. The new hospital is expected to cost $1.66 billion. “That is the largest provincial contribution to a health care project in the history of British Columbia,” Dix said. “We will soon be going through the tendering process.” The new hospital is expected

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EDITORIAL them. In her corner is Bill Tieleman, who helped former Social Credit premier a milestone achievement in Bill Vander Zalm mount what’s been a raging debate a successful referendum since the current city campaign that led to the council took power in 2018. defeat of the Harmonized Bennett’s campaign is Sales Tax in 2011. catching fire. And it needs Tieleman and Bennett to, if she is to collect are definitely not alone the required number of in their conviction that signatures within 90 days Surrey residents need after the petition is issued to be canvassed on this on Aug. 16. Its purpose controversial issue, despite is to have the provincial Mayor Doug McCallum’s government hold a binding position that this was referendum in Surrey, already accomplished featuring a single question through his election win in on whether people want 2018. the Surrey RCMP to stay Bennett’s campaign, after or be replaced. Bennett much hard work, should and her supporters have finally shed light on the truth a Herculean – but not of the matter. impossible – task ahead of – Black Press Media

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ho says you can’t fight city hall? Surrey’s Darlene Bennett is experiencing a particularly emotional week. Her husband Paul was shot dead in their driveway in Cloverdale on June 23, 2018 in what police believe to be a case of mistaken identity. She is also absorbing the work that’s cut out for her after Elections BC approved her application last week to conduct an initiative petition to learn once and for all what kind of support – and opposition – there is to the City of Surrey’s plan to swap out the Surrey RCMP for the Surrey Police Service. It’s

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here’s a federal election coming. Sorry to act as a harbinger of the coming march to the polls, but we can all see it. The Liberals won a majority in 2015, a minority in 2019, and now, like several provincial governments, they are hoping to strengthen their position based on how they handled the pandemic. It seems like it should be a good time to call an election. If all goes well (knock on wood) by the end of summer everyone who wants to be fully vaccinated will be, the COVID-19 pandemic will be in retreat, the U.S. border will be open, business will be roaring back, and the general public, drunk on freedom and spending money after a year and a half of misery, will be in a celebratory mood. Meanwhile, as things are looking up for the country, things are looking decidedly less good for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s main opponents.

No, not Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. had, at that point, kept a lock on power for almost three decades. I mean Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and The Liberals made a number of unforced Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The most prominent conservatives and the errors in the campaign – St. Laurent hated being on TV just as millions of sharpest thorns in the side of the federal Liberals (sorry, Erin!), both Matthew Claxton Canadians had installed one in their living rooms – but the most of them are in the doghouse with dramatic incident was utterly their own voters. And when voters unplanned. are fed up with the provincial At a Liberal rally at Maple Leaf Conservatives, they can more easily Gardens, a 15-year-old boy hopped be persuaded to vote for the federal onto stage while St. Laurent was Liberals, or at least that’s the speaking, and tore up a picture of theory Trudeau will be staking his the PM. One of the Liberal officials government on. on the platform either tried to But every election is a roll of the tackle the boy and shoved him, and dice. he fell to the concrete floor, his head June 10 was the anniversary of making a sickening thud. the federal election of 1957, and Reporters and police had to it’s an instructive case in watching protect the boy from angry party a confident ruling party fling itself supporters, and St. Laurent was visibly into disaster. shaken. Then-PM Louis St. Laurent was popular, The boy was not badly hurt, but the fracas Canada was prosperous, and the Liberals

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may have been the last nail in the coffin. Macleans magazine famously printed its edition before polls closed, confidently speaking in its editorial of how the country had again chosen the Liberals. But it didn’t. Tory leader John Diefenbaker won a slim minority government, which he would turn into a majority nine months later. When you start a campaign, you roll the dice. Six months from now, we could have PM Trudeau. Or we could have PM O’Toole, or PM Jagmeet Singh via Orange Crush 2.0. What goes around comes around, of course. Diefenbaker’s fate was to rule for seven years, before his own cabinet imploded, and he was run out of office, his fall just as sudden as his rise to power. Matthew Claxton is a reporter with the Langley Advance Times, sister paper to the Peace Arch News.

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Society has Clinic set-up many to thank no simple task Editor: On behalf of the Alzheimer Society of BC, thanks to the people of White Rock, North Delta and Surrey for participating in the 2021 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. They joined thousands of people in communities across the province and walked their own way in May to show their support for people affected by dementia. Participants showed tremendous creativity while raising funds to support the Alzheimer Society of BC. They walked, hiked, cycled, danced and more. Then on Sunday, May 30, they joined us online to celebrate a month of activity and hear stories from people who are affected by dementia across Canada. In White Rock, North Delta and Surrey, participants raised more than $26,000 in online donations for the walk. These funds will support education sessions, support groups and our First Link Dementia Helpline. They will also allow us to continue to expand digital support, as well as enabling research into the causes and cure for the disease. The pandemic has highlighted the isolation faced by people living with dementia. However, through the walk, participants showed that they are deeply committed to supporting their fellow community members facing the disease regardless of not being able to gather in-person for the event. Thank you for coming together to make memories matter. Thanks, also, to the White Rock, North Delta and Surrey volunteer organizing committee, led by Tasia Karasick: they were instrumental to garnering local support and awareness for this event. I would also like to thank the local honouree, Marnie Allard, for being so gracious in sharing her story to help raise awareness. The event also had incredible support from sponsors and donors. I’d like to thank our title sponsor, IG Wealth Management, and our provincial sponsor, Cowell Auto Group, for their unwavering continued support and commitment to people affected by dementia. Donations are open until June 30, 2021 at walkforalzheimers.ca. You can also watch the event’s recorded celebration on our Facebook page (@AlzheimerBC). Cathryn France, Director, Resource Development, Alzheimer Society of BC

Editor: Re: Vaccine clinic access frustrates, June 17 letters I appreciate the fact that the South Surrey Recreation Centre vaccination clinic is not ideal, but then no place is perfect for everybody. As a retired nurse who worked in a ‘flu’ clinic in another province during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, I believe that the rec centre is an ideal location to serve large groups of people. The large space allows for social distancing and numerous people can be vaccinated in a timely manner. People do not have to stand in line for hours on end and do not have to worry about being unable to maintain social distance while in line. Mr. Schultz-Lorentzen stated that when he had his vaccination, there were very few clients. This would not be the case at all times. When I was vaccinated at the centre on June 8 around supper time, almost all stations were occupied and the staff were very busy. I was very

impressed at how smooth the whole process was. The large space allows for a very organized efficient operation plus the fact that people have an enormous amount of space in which to wait indoors in the case of inclement weather, is a real asset. I think that equating the decision of location to elder abuse is a bit extreme. In fact, I am aware that many seniors residences brought the vaccines to their clientele, however, I do realize that not all seniors live in such facilities. Does Mr. Schultz-Lorentzen have a suggestion for a more appropriate location while taking into account all the space that is required, including adequate parking spaces for clients as well as staff and space for emergency vehicles in the case of a person developing an anaphylactic reaction following vaccination? Organizing a huge project such as a COVID-19 vaccination centre takes an incredible amount of strategic planning as many issues have to be taken into consideration. It’s not as simple as setting up a few tables at a church jumble sale, which, by the way is not a simple task either.

And bear in mind that vaccination clinics are not just in our little neck of the woods; hundreds of clinics have had to be organized throughout the entire province, therefore we the public may not want to criticize unless we have better, concrete solutions. Bravo to the organizers. Maria Walsh, South Surrey

Give one-way a chance Editor: I am very pleased that this council has adopted the one-way traffic pattern to facilitate walking and dining on Marine Drive. It is a welcoming gesture to all who enjoy coming to the beach. If there is one thing I have learned from the pandemic, it is to be open to new endeavours. I hope they leave it all summer season and evaluate its effectiveness in the fall. I realize some residents are displeased. Their comments are important, however it should not stop this new initiative before it gets started. J. Hampson, White Rock

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The Lower Mainland Green Team and students from Earl Marriott Secondary remove invasive plants from White Rock’s Ruth Johnson Park. Writer Lois Smith was happy to see the teens recognized for their efforts in a Peace Arch News story last week. (Contributed photo)

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Green Team teens’ efforts lauded Editor: Re: Green Team returns to White Rock’s Ruth Johnson Park, June 17 Congratulations to the Green Team. How nice to read Nick Greenizan’s piece about the Earl Marriott volunteers helping to try to eradicate

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Surrey city Councillor Brenda Locke has asked staff to do a cost/benefit analysis on what taxpayers get from Metro for their money. (File photo) that over recent years, Metro to Metro Vancouver. “As Surrey continues to Vancouver’s mandate has grow and is slated to become grown to embrace housing, cultural grants, regional the largest city in ❝The thing parks, air-quality and British Columbia, it is that we climate change iniis important that we now start planning don’t get the tiatives, and regional economic prosperity accordingly to ensure benefits.❞ but associated costs that our residents are receiving our fair Brenda Locke are imposed “withcouncillor out direct taxpayer share of resources, involvement.” programs, and ser“The thing is that we don’t vices for taxes rendered. It’s all about equity and fairness,” get the benefits,” she said. Council is to vote on the Locke said. The city councillor noted motion at its June 28 meeting.

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Patios postponed What was “disappointing,” Kristjanson said, was that only a few restaurants were able to take advantage of the extra patio space offered to them on Father’s Day. The extra patio space is subject to a permitting process involving both the City of White Rock and the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. As of Monday, the city approved permits for seven restaurants and is reviewing applications for 10 more establishments. In addition, three more applications are expected. “We just have to somehow accelerate these approvals to get them going,” Kristjanson said. Asked if the hold up was on the city’s end, Kristjanson said it’s “half and half.” “The city is doing a great job saying, you know what, we’ve got to be safe. There’s pre-approval, building inspector and engineering inspector. When it’s all said and done, you know it’s going to be safe to go there,” Kristjanson said. Walker said the city’s actively

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Black Press Media has announced a major agreement with Google Canada, marking an initiative that will allow the community news network to reach wider audiences while ensuring the resilience of digital community journalism. The newspaper legacy media company is one of seven Canadian publishers to sign an agreement with the multinational technology company, in line with the launch of Google News Showcase, a new product and licensing program that provides a customizable space for news content in Google News and Discover. It’s not just about content licensing but also an agreement that will help Black Press Media thrive in the digital space, said CEO Rick O’Connor. “Most of the communities that we operate in, (the journalists) are the only connection to journalism in their communities – the only people telling stories… So without our team, there is no lifeline to professional journalism coverage, and I think that’s critical and important,” O’Connor said, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic has proven how integral the sharing of accurate information is. At this time, 27 of Black Press Media’s roughly 80 publications will be part of the initiative – a majority of which are operations of one to two journalists. Black Press Media publications include the

Black Press Media has announced a major agreement with Google Canada. (Bloomberg photo by David Paul Morris) Peace Arch News, Surrey Now-Leader, Abbotsford News, Red Deer Advocate, Nanaimo News Bulletin, as well as Yukon News and the recently acquired NNSL Media – both located in areas of the country where viable journalism is very scarce, O’Connor said. “To me, what’s really good for our papers is that people will be able to go onto Google News Showcase and see a feed that is really

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‘It was a good memory, being the last drive-in in the Lower Mainland, at the time,’ says former Hillcrest operator Jay Daulat

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ay Daulat can’t believe it’s been 18 years since he operated Surrey’s last drive-in movie theatre. Hillcrest closed in September 2003 after a half-century of business in Clayton, at 18694 Fraser Hwy., where a busy shopping mall and townhouses now stand. Daulat and business partner Martin Biggerstaff ran the drive-in for less than a decade, on land leased to them by Trademark Properties. “It was a family operation, and both of ours were involved,” recalled Daulat. “Without family help you just can’t run a drive-in, it’s so labour-intensive.” Today, Daulat and family operate Aldergrove’s Twilight Drive-in, opened in 2005, a couple years after the Hillcrest’s lights were turned off a final time. Built on the old Dainard property, the drive-in showed its first movie in August 1953 on “the first and only metal screen at present in operation in any drive-in theatre in North America,” according a Surrey Leader newspaper story at the time. The Vancouver-based “proprietress,” Martha Eskestrand, welcomed the New Westminster Lions Club band on opening night, and planned bingo there twice weekly. An ad that September promised 60-cent adult admission for screenings of “To The Shores of Tripoli” (starring Maureen O’Hara in technicolour) and “Return of October,” starring Glenn Ford and Terry Moore. Wednesday was “Family Night,” for $1 a carload. The Hillcrest boasted parking stalls for 571 cars and a giant screen, 30 metres wide and 15 metres tall. Back in 1994, parts of the screen blew down in a winter storm, and the owner at the time, Cineplex, didn’t care to repair it. That’s when Daulat and Biggerstaff saw a business opportunity, and jumped in, along with a third partner. “Both (Biggerstaff) and I were projectionists with both Famous Players and Cineplex before that,” Daulat said. “I was a projectionist since 1969, in the Vancouver area, in a lot of theatres, and we took a chance on it (Hillcrest).” They spent close to $15,000 on screen repairs that continued in the days leading up to the Hillcrest’s reopening in May 1995. Other improvements included introducing radio sound to replace speakers tethered to a pole. “It was a good memory, being the last drive-in in the Lower Mainland, at the time, and we kept it going. That is why we later moved over to the Twilight, we wanted to keep it going. Now it’s the last one in Metro Vancouver.” Daulat’s first job in the theatre business was at Westminster, a 750-stall drive-in once

Hillcrest Drive-In in 2001, along with a Sunday flea market. The Clayton-area theatre was located at 18694 Fraser Highway, now home to a Save-On-Foods and other stores. (File photo) located at the foot of the Pattullo Bridge and King George Highway. “That’s where I started in an apprenticeship, to learn the trade,” Daulat recalled. “So I was very familiar with operating the equipment, and prior to the Hillcrest we did get involved in theatres so I was also aware of the business and operations of the drive-in as well.” In addition to Hillcrest and Westminster, Surrey was also once home to a third drive-in

After the Hillcrest Drive-In in Surrey closed, owner Jay Daulat relocated the drive-in to Aldergrove in 2005, and called it the Twilight. (Black Press file photo)

theatre, simply named Surrey Drive-In, the first to open on June 29, 1951. It was located in Newton, at roughly 82 Avenue and King George Boulevard, local historian Sue Bryant wrote in a 2017 newspaper article. Surrey Drive-in was operated by Sid Moskaluke and Bill Bonnar, owners of Gayland Amusement Co., Bryant noted. “Moskaluke was a veteran of the Second World War who had begun his dream of owning a theatre when he started the Cameo Theatre in Whalley’s Corner. He sold out his interest of the Cameo to open Surrey’s first open-air drive-in theatre.” With the success of the Surrey Drive-In, Clayton businessmen Alfred Dainard and H. B. Blanchard made plans for a similar facility in their neighbourhood, and called it Hillcrest. Today the land is home to a SaveOn-Foods and other stores. Some old photos of Hillcrest are posted on cinematreasures.org, billed as “a guide to over 55,000 movie theaters from around the world.” There’s a photo of the old ticket booth, a 2002 “cruise-in” event, a couple showing the snack bar, and an aerial shot of the A-shaped, 16-acre site. Now 75, Daulat says he’s “kinda semi-

retired,” along with his wife, Camla. “My two sons run the Twilight now, and I’m more or less the gopher, making sure everything runs smoothly,” said Daulat, who lives in Port Moody. “I jokingly refer to the Twilight as my summer home,” he added with a laugh. Last year, the Twilight wasn’t allowed to show movies for a time, due to physicaldistancing restrictions, but things are different now, with B.C.’s restart being rolled out. “The rules are being relaxed, and most people stay in their cars, but a few do sit on the grass or whatever,” Daulat explained. “But we do our very best to keep people apart, including the number of people allowed in the washrooms, things like that. “Right now the distributors are releasing more and more product, new movies,” he added. “Last summer we had great difficulty with getting new titles, but not this year. It’s good again.” Starting Thursday (June 24), the Twilight will show the latest “Fast and Furious” action flick (“F9: The Fast Saga”), along with “Nobody” and “Spirit Untamed.” For reserved tickets and other details, visit twilightdrivein.net

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The PNE’s first-ever builtin-place lottery grand prize home, located in South Surrey, opens for public tours this weekend. Built by Langley’s Distrikt Homes, the three-level residence, located at 961 McNally Creek Dr., is just over 3,600 square feet, with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It’s part of a prize package valued at $1.8 million. Its completion marked the first time since launching in 1934 that a PNE Prize Home Lottery grand prize has been built in place, rather than on-site in Vancouver and moved – a decision that was made due to pandemic restrictions that limited inperson touring options. Free guided tours start Saturday (June 26) and are to continue on weekends until July 25. Visitors (no more than six per group) must book a ticket for a

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New exhibit celebrates notable Canadian women An exhibit highlighting remarkable Canadian women since Confederation is now open at the Museum of Surrey. ‘Trailblazing: Women in Canada since 1867’ opened today (June 24) in the feature gallery. The nationally travelling exhibition, created by the Waterloo Region Museum in collaboration with women’s history professors from the University of Waterloo, explores how women have transformed Canadian politics, work, and everyday life. From multi-media presentations and artifacts to interactive displays, including a hands-on hockey game that highlights Canadian female players from a variety of time periods, Trailblazing aims to offer visitors an exciting and educational experience. “We are thrilled to offer this powerful exhibit sharing the experience of women – mothers, sisters, daughters,

World War) and Sheila WattCloutier (Nobel Peace Prize nominee in 2007). Do you know a remarkable Surrey woman? Whether she is a hardworking mom, a selfless volunteer or someone advocating for change, you can nominate her via Museum of Surrey’s Visitor Experience co-ordinator Sandra Borger tours the Trailblazing: Facebook page, Instagram or email museum@surrey.ca Women in Canada Since 1867 and share what makes her an exhibit. (Contributed photo) inspiration. partners, and friends—from Trailblazing: Women all walks of Canadian life, in Canada since 1867 is a right here in Surrey,” said production of Waterloo Museum of Surrey manager Region Museum, Kitchener, Lynn Saffery. Ontario, that runs at “This is an opportunity for Museum of Surrey until people of all ages to learn Sept. 24. Visitors must preabout the challenges faced register for one hour long by women, both historically self-guided visits, which are and today.” available from 9:30 a.m. to Discover Canadian women 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to who have been “trailblazers” 4 p.m. from Thursday to in bringing about social and Sunday. Visitors can register political change the past 150 by emailing museum@ years, including Hide Hyodo surrey.ca or by calling Shimizu (a teacher who 604-592-6956. Masks are organized a school system in mandatory. B.C.’s Japanese internment For more information, visit camps during the Second www.surrey.ca/museum

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Hair-raising goal in sight Tracy Holmes Staff reporter

June 30 will mark a milestone for Serena Kullar – it’s when the South Surrey girl will enter her teenage years. But while the day, as it should be, is already packed with sundry plans to celebrate with family and friends, the highlight of it all will be something that took root two years ago. That’s when the sports and interior-design enthusiast stopped getting her hair cut, and set out on a mission to grow her locks for the benefit of sick kids. On her birthday, she’s having about 18 inches of her hair cut off, after which it will be packaged up for delivery to Wigs for Kids BC, a volunteer organization that raises money to provide human-hair wigs for children suffering hair loss due to cancer or other illness. “I’ve been wanting to do it for a while,” Serena said Tuesday (June 22). “I wanted to do it in honour of my family; friends and my family who are going through cancer and have had cancer. “I’m also doing it to support

South Surrey’s Serena Kullar is cutting her hair on June 30 – her 13th birthday – in support of Wigs for Kids BC. (Contributed photo) kids that are going through cancer as well, and showing them they’re not alone.” Serena, who is in the first graduating class of the new Sunnyside Elementary, learned about donating hair while looking at online fundraisers. Her real inspiration, however, came from a family friend, Harjit Johal, who did the same thing in 2018, in support of a friend who was going through chemotherapy. Johal – who donated a sim-

ilar amount of hair – helped Serena organize a fundraising webpage which launched on the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation site late last month. Serena is hoping donations to her campaign will enable her to send Wigs for Kids at least $2,000 to support their efforts, which also include helping provide medications and supplies that are not covered by medical plans. As of Tuesday, she had raised just over 75 per cent of her goal, after a donation that morning that pushed her campaign total to $1,515. Serena said most of the donations so far have come from family and friends, and even her teacher. She’s hoping that sharing word of her efforts will not only help her reach her $2,000 goal by her birthday, but also inspire others to think about how they can help. “Maybe if they have long hair, they can donate as well,” she said. To donate to Serena’s campaign, visit secure.bcchf. ca/SuperheroPages/index. c f m ? E v e n t = Wi g s Fo r K ids&Member=165799

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A White Rock man is asking motorists to be mindful of wildlife on city streets after having observed a close call involving an impatient driver. On the morning of June 16, Tino Fluckiger was travelling westbound on North Bluff Road near Oxford Street when more than a dozen young Canada geese crossed the road with their parents. Fluckiger, who drives the route frequently, says geese cross that section of road daily to access Southmere Village Park. Around 8 a.m., a cyclist stopped in the middle of the westbound lane to block traffic for the geese. It was a dangerous move, Fluckiger said, made even more dangerous by the impatience of the driver behind him. “He got frustrated with the whole process of us having to wait and he decided he was going to drive right around me onto oncoming traffic heading eastbound,” Fluckiger said.

A cyclist stops traffic to allow a gaggle of geese to cross busy North Bluff Road near Oxford Street. (Tino Fluckiger photo) “He sped around me very un- a lot more people are driving safely, and he could have easily these days.” While there aren’t anihit the boy on the bike, he could have wiped out some geese… mal-crossing signs located he could have had an accident near Southmere Village Park, with another motor vehicle.” Fluckiger said it’s something Fluckiger said people need he would like to see. He said to be more patient and aware he plans to take his concern to when behind the wheel as more White Rock city council. “I think cities need to look at vehicles take over city streets. “I just feel this is a time bomb this. The message needs to go waiting to explode, somebody is a little higher up. I understand going to get hurt. As we know, this is a seasonal thing…. but a lot of buildings are going up it’s a public safety issue right in White Rock, there’s more now,” Fluckiger said. “This happens all of the volume on the street. We’re coming out of a pandemic, time.”

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A South Surrey woman is warning her neighbours to be cautious after she had a close encounter with a pack of coyotes on June 13. Susan Martin said she was watching TV with her two Boston terriers by her side when she heard a yipping sound coming from outside. Martin, who lives near Croydon Drive and 152 Street, went to investigate. She looked through her window and saw three coyotes staring back at her. The animals were just a few feet away from her house. “So I’m standing there and I’m breathless. I couldn’t move,” she told Peace Arch News Monday. “All I could see is the glowing eyes.” Martin said the coyotes started walking in her direction as her two dogs barked. “They’re not afraid of anybody and they were about the size of German shepherds. They looked like three full

A sign warning of a pack of coyotes hangs near 2660 Croydon Dr. (Aaron Hinks photo) adults,” she said of the coyotes. She suspects the coyotes are living on or near 2660 Croydon Dr., which is a vacant property with overgrown grass that’s slated for development. Speaking of the number of new and young families that have moved into the area, Martin expressed concern for small children and pets. She said one of her neighbours had three cats go missing. She also lost a senior cat that she originally thought walked away and died of old age. But now, she’s not so sure.

According to the BCSPCA, the Lower Mainland is home to about 2,000-3,000 urban coyotes, which moved into the area in the 1980s. Generally, coyotes are not dangerous to people, but some lose their fear of humans when they are fed and may attack small pets or unattended small children, according to the organization. “Often these aggressive individual animals have been regularly fed by someone in the area,” information on the BCSPCA website states. “If you see a coyote, scare it away by yelling, stamping your feet and waving your arms. Make lots of noise and try to look big. This may feel silly, but will help the coyote avoid future problems. Teach children how to scare away a coyote if they see one, but never throw anything at the animals.” To report an aggressive or threatening coyote, call 1-800663-9453.

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After their major fundraiser was sidelined by the pandemic in 2020, members of the Semiahmoo Community Safety Society are forging ahead with plans for a 2021 Red Serge Gala. Society president Darren Alexander said Monday that Oct. 23 has been set for the ‘Roaring 20s’ affair – and it will not be virtual. Filled with optimism that COVID-19 restrictions will continue to lift on schedule, organizers have set the gala at Hazelmere Country Club and tickets are going on sale this week. “I’ve been getting a good response from people, hearing that we’re planning an in-person event,” Alexander said Monday (June 21). “I think it’s given the board, definitely, a shot of energy and excitement.” The annual gala is a fundraiser for community safety programs and initiatives. In 2019, it notched its most successful year, raising $76,000 – well above the record $60,000 that was set the year prior. Building on that momentum, organizers had been excited to host a ‘Roaring 20s’ event in

2019 Red Serge Gala guests try their luck at blackjack. Organizers hope that this year’s event can be an in-person affair. (Simon Lau photo) 2020 – “and then the unexpected happened.” Programs and initiatives supported by the funds – including the Semiahmoo Peninsula Marine Rescue Society, Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary and, as of last year, a trio of

scholarships to local high school grads – did not miss out on funding due to the pandemic, Alexander noted. In fact, the grants became even more important. “A lot of the groups that we fund were hurting, just like everybody,

so they were really grateful,” he said. Much like galas of years past, plans for the 28th event include a three-course, sit-down dinner, live and silent auction, draws and more. As well, local meteorologist Mark Madryga is returning as

MC, and there will be a DJ. One difference will be in the number of tickets available. Last year, close to 200 tickets were sold. This year, that number has been cut to about 150 – 19 tables of eight. Everything, of course, hinges on the province’s reopening plan proceeding as hoped. The final stage of it is slated to take effect on Sept. 7. “It’s just nice to be able to have something,” Alexander said. There is a backup plan, he added. If the Oct. 23 event gets sidelined, the gala will be postponed until Feb. 19, 2022. Tickets, he said, will be honoured on either date. Alexander said sponsors are still being sought, as are auction items. He reiterated the impact that the support has on the organizations and initiatives that benefit from the funds raised. At the same time, “we’re sensitive to the fact some businesses are hurting.” Tickets are $135 each through Aug. 31, and $150 each after that. A table is $950. To reserve, or for more information, visit semiahmoocommunitysafety.org

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hope you enjoy the seventh annual Picasso Feature as much as we did presenting to the students and putting it together. I believe you’ll all agree the students put forth a fantastic effort.

lthough it’s been a year since our sixth annual Picasso Feature, it seems like just last month that I last had the pleasure of presenting the project to a select group of fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at South Surrey/White Rock elementary schools.

Nowadays, I tend to be thinking “where has the time gone?” more than ever, even though we are finally seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. The past 15 months have challenged everyone locally, and around the world, however the resilience of our teachers and students has been outstanding. I am so proud of our communities teachers, and I view them as courageous community leaders, and heroes. Please join me in a big shout out - Thank You! For this years feature, we were able communicate virtually with the students, and although different from years past, the experience was once again very rewarding. This year’s edition - our seventh annual Picasso feature - comes to you in the hopes we are heading into a fun summer with beautiful weather, where we can begin to reconnect in person with those that are most important to us. I want to thank our local businesses for participating, giving grades four, five and six students, our future generation, the opportunity to put their creative minds to work.

I’m already looking forward to next year’s eighth annual project – though I’m hoping the “where’s the time gone?” feeling is minimal.

With each class having two advertisers to research, and then putting their learning and knowledge into creative pictures and words – it made a fun, yet difficult task for our advertisers to choose. In fact, many found it difficult to have to make a single selection to represent their business, not only from the exceptional ads that were created for them but also from a more emotional position of having to choose “only one.” When my sales team and I took the ads to our clients, the smiles that appeared on their faces made it worth the effort that we put into making this program a success. So here you go, South Surrey and White Rock…We

A special thanks to Ryan Sidhu at Surrey School District 36 in assisting in coordinating the schools / teachers for this project, and to Ray Shepherd Elementary (Ms. Brine’s and Mrs. Johnstone’s classes), Cambridge Elementary (Ms. Gray, Mrs. Wiebe’s, Ms. Sonsalla’s and Ms. Yoo’s classes), and Sunnyside Elementary (Ms. Bagri and Mr. Duenas classes) for supporting the Picasso program and their outstanding work with our future community leaders. Lastly, we would also like to thank our sponsors, Georgian Square Dental and Dairy Queen South Surrey for their support of this program. Both businesses believe in the great value this program brings to the children and community. Steve Scott Advertising Manager Peace Arch News

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The City of Surrey launched its year-long Surrey Slow Streets pilot campaign on June 17 to better understand how reduced speed limits impact residential neighbourhoods. Speed limits have been reduced in six Surrey neighbourhood zones – including one in South Surrey – for the project’s duration. Three now have 30 km/h posted speed limits and the other three, 40 km/h limits, with signs indicating the new limits are in accordance with B.C. Motor Vehicle Act legislation. “We know that high speeds pose a serious danger to the driver, cyclists and pedestrians, which is why council approved the Surrey Slow Streets pilot project,” Mayor Doug McCallum said. “During the one-year pilot, vehicle speeds, crashes and perception of safety among residents will be monitored. If the research shows an improvement, consideration will be given to expand the Slow Streets program to other residential neighbourhoods in Surrey.” City council approved the project last December. The city identified eight stretches of road are included in the study, but two of them

Surrey has launched a year-long Slow Streets pilot to examine vehicle speeds in residential neighbourhoods. (City of Surrey photo) will be control sites and keep the present posted limited of 50 km/h. They are: • between 96 and 100 Avenues, from 124 to 128 Street; • between 75 and 80 Avenues, from 120A to 124 Street; • between Rosemary Heights Crescent and 40 Avenue, from 153 to 156B Street; • between 56 and 60 Avenues, from 180 to 184 Street; • between 60 and 64 Avenues, from 132 to 136 Street; • between 88 and 92 Avenues, from King George Boulevard to 140 Street; • between 104 and 108 Avenues, from 128 to 132 Street, and; • between 100 and 104

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he last 16 months have taught us a lot about ourselves. We’re incredibly resilient. We’re compassionate. We can rise to challenges that we couldn’t have imagined at the start of 2020, which feels like a century ago. The pandemic has also taught us we have a deep and abiding need for other people. We need a shared sense of common experience and common values that’s best summed up in one word: community. And when we lose that sense of community, we feel the loss intensely. For more than a century, local media – especially newspapers – have played an essential role in the lives of our communities, shaping them and reflecting them back to us. Growing up, our local paper was an anchor for my family. My dad read it every night, and I still have clippings from my time in high school sports. Today, local media is as valued as it’s ever been. But the economic and technological models that local media operated under for decades don’t work as well in our new, digital world. I work in technology. I see it as a force for good in people’s lives. I don’t need any further proof than when I see my aging father, who’s sheltering in place on the family farm, virtually visiting with his grandkids every day. And I also believe that digital transformation and a thriving local media ecosystem are not mutually exclusive. In fact, I believe there’s an incredible opportunity for us to use technology to bring more vital, important news and information into the lives of people than ever before. That’s what’s driving Google Canada’s new partnership with community news organizations across Canada, including Black Press Media, home to over 170 publications and some of the oldest and most established newspapers

journalism training programs, and we’re adding capacity for 5,000 more over the next three years. We’re also offering a series of workshops through our Google News Initiative, in English and French, for small and mid-sized news organizations, who we know have been most impacted by digital transformation. The workshops will focus on data and product development, as well as growing audiences, revenue and advertising – all essential to their Black Press Media has announced a major long-term sustainability. And we’re now offering Canadian publishers agreement with Google Canada. free access to our News Consumer in B.C. and Alberta. And where Insights program. It’s a source coverage reaches all the way to of analytical data to help inform Canada’s North. business decisions that in turn It’s called Google News Showcase, drives profits and builds deeper and it’s a new product and licensing relationships with readers. program that provides a customizable All of this is focused on one goal, space for news content in Google at the end of the day, and that’s News and Discover, our two most supporting our communities. As popular news and information we move out of the pandemic and portals. back to a more normal life, one What that means for publishers in of the lessons I hope we never B.C., Alberta, and across Canada is forget is just how important local that they’ll be paid for the content and community news has been to they generate. What that means for our health and well-being. When Canadians is that they can access people Googled questions like “Is richer news content and support school open?” or “Where do I get journalism by using the product. my parents vaccinated?” or “What It also helps them experience can I do to support my kid’s mental the benefits of subscribing to health?,” our results likely steered authoritative News outlets. them to local news for the answer. Google News Showcase is Through Google News supporting regional and national Showcase and our other programs, news producers. We just announced Google Canada is making a deals with publishers that include strong statement of support Black Press Media, Glacier Media, for independent journalism, Globe and Mail, Métro Média, for local and community news Narcity Media, SaltWire Networks, organizations, and for the crucial Village Media and Winnipeg Free role they have played – and must Press. Together, these publishers go on playing – in keeping us represent national, regional and informed, engaged, and connected. community news organizations from The pandemic is coming to an coast-to-coast-to-coast. end, and it’s left us knowing that We’re also committed to helping our need for community is stronger journalists and journalism students than ever. strengthen their digital skills. One Sabrina Geremia is Vice President thousand Canadian journalists and Country Manager, Google have already participated in our Canada

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Shortly after saying their vows 60 years ago, White Rock’s Jack and Arleen Mar were met with the first test of their marriage. The couple met at their place of work, Woodward’s Department in Calgary, however, Woodward’s had a policy that prohibited married couples from working for the company. Jack, now 84, and Arleen, 82, had a decision to make. “At that point it was OK, who is going to quit? One of us has to quit,” Jack told Peace Arch News this week. “That was the rule, it wasn’t arguable or negotiable or something you could dispute. That’s just the way it was.” Arleen decided she would quit, as Jack’s career was trending upwards and they were considering having a baby. The Woodward’s dilemma was one of many anecdotes the couple shared with PAN shortly after they celebrated their diamond anniversary. Due to COVID-19, they opted for a smaller get-together with friends at Hodgson Park, an event they both spoke fondly of. “Blessed to say that we’ve been together for 60 years and only one marriage,” Jack said. “It’s not like I changed hats a number of times or anything, so it’s rather unusual.” However, over the course of their married

Jack and Arleen Mar celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this month. (Contributed photo) lives, there was at least one incident of separation while they were living in Toronto. “I got lost in the subway,” Arleen said. “He got in and I didn’t – scared stiff. He said, ‘I knew you’d find your way home.’” When asked what’s the secret to a long, healthy marriage, Arleen said they have a lot in common in terms of activities and interests, which has strengthened their bond. Jack also offered another piece of “sound advice” to newlyweds. “You better listen to your wife.”

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Community support smashes fundraising goal

Virtual hike raises $30K for hospice society Tracy Holmes Staff reporter

An effort to fill the fundraising gap left by the pandemic postponement of Peace Arch Hospice Society’s annual Hike for Hospice has raised more than $30,000, officials confirm. And the society’s longest-serving volunteer couldn’t be more tickled. “I’m so proud to be part of the society,” Jean Walker said Thursday (June 17). “It showed that people have a big heart, and people care.” The society’s executive director was similarly thrilled. “We were blown away by the how the community stepped up and helped us to exceed our goal,” Amanda McNally told PAN June 18. The walk – in its 18th year and typically one of the society’s biggest fundraisers – was held virtually due to the pandemic. Last year’s event was cancelled altogether due to the COVID-19 restrictions. And while this year looked a little different, “our sponsors, participants, and donors still made this event a big success,” McNally said. The funds support programs that are offered free of charge to help people cope with advanced illness, or loss of a loved one. In 2019, more than 250 participated, helping to raise more than $24,500. Walker, 92, has put her heart into hospice for the past three decades. While she retired earlier this year from the comfort side of that volunteering, in

This year’s Virtual Hike for Hospice raised just over $30,000 with the support of participants including Marlene. (Contributed photo) society exceed its fundraising goal by a cool $10,000. Participants chose when, where and how to complete a one-, three- or five-kilometre journey. Walker said her ride went off “just beautifully.” At one point, four or five young boys ran behind her; she also passed a man who played Longtime hospice volunteer Jean Walker poses with her decked-out scooter, which she took on a 10-km route to a harmonica and sang, ‘Go, Jean, go.’ help raise money for Peace Arch Hospice Society. (Contributed photos) “That made my day,” she said. “This man, he has a wheelchair also, he said along the way – enough to cover most of what which she helped people face their advanced is typically raised during the Hike for Hospice. he’s going to challenge me (for next year). I illness – “I loved it, because I understood my And though she didn’t quite hit her financial said, ‘right on.’” clients…” she said in an April interview – she Marlene, a hospice client and hike target, the senior said she did double her pledged to continue with “fun things” that participant, said she felt strongly about support the hospice, including outreach work, intended distance – and she did it decked out in full blue-and-white for the cause, including supporting hospice “because they give so special events and fundraising. much to us.” a boa, and cheered on by youngsters, fellow To that end, Walker committed to Donations for hospice are accepted volunteers and the community. completing a five-kilometre ride on her Her efforts, along with those of other teams year-round. For information, visit motorized scooter for last month’s virtual peacearchhospice.org and individuals who signed up, helped the hike, and set a lofty goal of raising $15,000 to find wheelchair accessible housing in the community for individuals in wheelchairs.

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Find the report, including audited financial statements, at whiterockcity.ca/annualreport, White Rock Public Library or the White Rock Museum and Archives as of June 10, 2021. Share your questions, comments, or written submission prior to, or during, the City Council meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 7 p.m. See the website for more details.

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White Rock in keeping with current technical data and best practices – White Rock residents and and input from residents businesses are invited to and businesses will be have their say on parking an important part of a practices in the city. The City of White Rock is review of existing parking regulations and practices. reaching out to encourage The new strategy, being these stakeholders to developed with the assistance participate in a survey on parking –part of an initiative of Surrey-based Urban Systems, will go before to develop a citywide strategy for the often-thorny council for consideration in July. topic. “The City of White Rock According to a media release, the aim is to improve is committed to providing parking management within accessible, affordable and

sustainable parking to White Rock residents and businesses as well as visitors to the city,” Mayor Darryl Walker said in the release. “Please take a few minutes to visit the City’s Talk White Rock engagement site on the web and help us develop ideas for the future.” To participate in the survey, visit talkwhiterock. ca/parking For more information on current parking practices and regulations, visit whiterockcity.ca/parking

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Report to be discussed at June 28 council meeting

White Rock annual report available for review The City of White Rock’s 2020 annual report is now available for public review and residents have two weeks to provide submissions on its contents. The 84-page document can be found on the city’s website – whiterockcity.ca/ annualreport – and includes a summary of milestones in 2020, a progress report on the revised 2021-2022 Council Strategic Priorities, financial reporting, and statements from Mayor Darryl Walker and chief administrative officer Guillermo Ferrero. Residents can ask questions or

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care, emergency and essential workers,” Walker said in a release. “As the rate of vaccination against COVID-19 grows, so does our excitement. Together, we have crossed a very difficult bridge and are experiencing optimism. The report identifies a top-five list of council’s strategic priorities, including the official community plan review, solid waste pickup for multi-family dwellings, housing needs/affordable housing, community amenity contribution “shovel-in-the-ground” projects, and the city’s relationship with the Semiahmoo First Nation.

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Deal for popular par 3 course expected to close by end of the year

Meridian Golf Course sold to new owners Johnson grew up on the Semiahmoo Peninsula himself, and fondly recalled Saturdays spent with friends at the course. One of the Semiahmoo Peninsula’s most “It’s just a very nice family-run operation popular golf courses is being sold. that’s a nice place for a lot of people to go.” A deal for Meridian Golf Par 3 – which The sellers – who have owned the business opened at 1054 168 St. in 1959 on land that for “a fairly lengthy period of time,” was once a hazelnut farm – to change hands Johnson said – decided to sell because, with is scheduled to close in December, listing kids and grandchildren growing up, they real-estate agent Alan Johnson told Peace wanted to move into a new phase of their Arch News. life. The nine-hole golf course, which sits on “You do something long enough and 15 acres and also includes a residence, was it’s time to move on… they have different listed for $5,950,000. It’s been on the market avenues they wish to go down now,” he said. for a little over a year, which Johnson Over the course of the COVID-19 noted “is not unusual for a property of this pandemic, golf skyrocketed in popularity nature.” – for long stretches, it was one of the few “These things do take awhile. There’s recreational pursuits open to people – and obviously fewer purchasers out there who Johnson said he would not be surprised to are interested in running a business and see owners of other B.C. courses, big and sitting on a 15-acre plot of land,” he said. small, take advantage of both the sport’s Though he could not reveal the identity of the buyer, Johnson said it’s a local Meridian Golf Course – a 15-acre property that also includes a residence – has been sold. (Colliers Canada photo) surge as well as the red-hot real-estate market. farmer with many ties to the community. “There are going to be a few more of Another prospective buyer, Johnson noted, phone calls on Meridian than most of the It’s Johnson’s understanding that the golf these that come onto the market this year. I planned to turn the property into something projects I have,” Johnson said. course will continue operating under the “I just think a lot of people didn’t know it know of two or three that are contemplating of an exclusive health club – keeping the new ownership. golf course, but making it private, while also was in the Agricultural Land Reserve, which selling,” he said, noting that he had other He noted, however, that there was plenty golf-course clients, and all have reported adding a members-only swimming pool and a lot of golf courses are.” of interest from people who wanted to do anywhere from a 15 to 80 per cent jump in Johnson said that the fact it looks other things with the land – everything from restaurant, among other amenities. rounds of golf being played in the last year. as though the golf course will stay in The property, however, sits in the developing it and building multi-family “Whether or not this trend is here to stay operation, and open to the public, should Agricultural Land Reserve, which rendered homes, to some who were interested in is really going to depend on how COVID come as a relief to local golfers, many of closing the course in order to build two large any major development ideas moot. whom have frequented the family-run course has changed our (recreational pursuits) and “There was lots of interest, from a wide homes on the property, each with multi-acre whether or not that’s permanent,” he said. for years. variety of groups. I think I’ve had more yards and gardens. Nick Greenizan Staff reporter

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Surrey named one of ‘cities of future’ Tom Zytaruk Black Press Media

Surrey has ranked eighth in a top10 list of mid-sized “cities of the future” in North, South and Central America, including the Caribbean. This is according to the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine, a bi-monthly publication out of London, England with a circulation of 15,488. Last year Surrey ranked number 10. “We’re proud that Surrey continues to be a world-class city for investment and innovation,” said Mayor Doug McCallum. “Our continual growth as an investment destination is supported by our diverse business network and strong innovative environment.

These initiatives, along with our newly streamlined development and permitting process, have helped to keep Surrey resilient through the pandemic and ensures we are not starting from a stand still as we emerge from COVID.” According to a City of Surrey press release, the rankings are based on cost competitiveness, COVID-19 response initiatives and promotion of investment decisions, as well as “investment wins, investor aftercare initiatives” and “digital and multimedia activities.” City of Surrey’s economic development division last year attracted more than $26 million in capital investment and created 250 jobs, the press release states.

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SBOT survey reveals top pandemic concerns 15.45 per cent are in the manufacturing sector, 11.82 per cent in construction, The Surrey Board of 8.18 per cent in finance and Trade’s third “Surrey Pulse Survey” indicates that 14.74 insurance and 11.82 per cent are in other sectors. per cent of local businesses Of these, more than 88 have seen their business per cent have less than 500 increase since January employees, 67 per cent have despite the COVID-19 pandemic, while 20 per cent less than 50 and 55 per cent have less than 20. experienced no None of the survey impact, 25.26 per respondents closed cent have “mostly their businesses or fully” re-opened permanently but and 12.64 per cent 5.26 per cent have partially retemporarily closed. opened. More than 23 per “We are going cent of respondents to see significant reported an changes in Anita Huberman increase in revenue optimism and compared to CEO action as a result February 2020, of the recent release of the BC Economic while more than 32 per cent experienced a decline of 20 Recovery Plan,” said Anita per cent or more since last Huberman, CEO of the year, down by some 10 per board. “This Surrey pulse cent since the January 2021 survey is still important as a starting indicator of what survey. According to the latest needs to be overcome when the four biggest concerns for survey, the businesses were businesses are staff absences asked when they expect business to return to prebecause they cannot offer pandemic staffing and work from home, not being revenue levels. Thirty-three able to ship goods because of a disrupted supply chain, per cent responded that they are now back to prea decrease in demand for pandemic levels, 30 per cent products/services, and expect to arrive there in the shifting to new products/ second half of 2021 and services in order to remain one-third don’t expect to see in business.” “We will need to watch the that until next year while almost two per cent don’t trend lines from these four concerns as the economy re- expect to ever fully recover. Huberman said that of opens,” Huberman said. those who responded to Of those businesses that both the January 2021 responded to the survey survey and the October – the results of which 2020 survey, 23 per cent are were shared May 28 – Tom Zytaruk Black Press Media

more optimistic than they were in January while 20 per cent are more pessimistic. Moreover, 55 per cent of businesses that responded to both surveys “are feeling similarly to when they last responded to the survey.” In this latest round, the four biggest areas businesses are concerned about are staff absences because they can’t offer work from home, not being able to ship goods because of a disrupted supply chain, decrease in demand for their services or products, and shifting to new products and services to remain in business. The survey also indicated that among the key barriers to bringing back and retaining workers most cited by respondents was employees’ concerns about safety at work. As far as remote working goes, of those Surrey businesses that had staff that were working from home in April, 66.7 per cent expect all staff – or a portion in a hybrid model – to remain working remotely after vaccination. Meantime, the Surrey Board of Trade intends to open its office for in-person service on July 5. “It is important to recognize that we want the economy to recover, but we must do so safely,” Huberman said. “Just because you have had one vaccination doesn’t mean that you can return to prepandemic normality.”

Pursuant to the Community Charter, City of White Rock Council invites the public to provide comment(s) or ask questions via telephone or by written submission regarding the 2020 Annual Report for the Corporation of the City of White Rock at the Regular Council Meeting. Meeting Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 Time: 7 p.m. For submissions, comments and/or questions related to White Rock’s 2020 Annual Report: 1) Please address submissions, comments and/or questions to Mayor and Council by noon (12:00 p.m.) on June 28, 2021: • Email clerksoffice@whiterockcity.ca with 2020 Annual Report in the subject line; or • Drop off or send mail to the City of White Rock’s Corporate Administration Department at 15322 Buena Vista Ave., White Rock, B.C., V4B 1Y6. Deliver mail in person to the City Hall Drop Box outside the front door of 15322 Buena Vista Ave., left side. 2) There is also an opportunity for the public to provide comments or ask questions via a phone in process at the June 28 regular Council meeting. Phone-In Instructions: • Call: 778-736-1164 • Enter Conference ID # when prompted: 578 047 066# ○ A prompt will ask if you are the meeting organizer. Please disregard this message and remain on the line. ○ When prompted, state your first and last name, then press # ○ You will then be notified that you have entered the waiting room, where you will remain until it is your turn to speak. During this time, please feel free to continue to watch the meeting on the website livestream - www.whiterockcity.ca/agenda (Note: there is approximately a one (1) minute delay between the live version of the meeting and the website livestream. You may be called upon by phone before you hear this on the livestream meeting.) ○ When it is your turn to speak you will be advised that you are now joining the meeting. *At this time please ensure that you turn OFF the live stream for the meeting* Staff will ask for you to confirm your first and last name and civic address, after which you will have an opportunity to provide your comments or questions to Council ○ You will have 5 minutes to speak ○ Once you make your comments or ask questions, the call will end quickly so that the next speaker can join the meeting. The meeting will be streamed live and archived through the City’s web-streaming service. The 2020 Annual Report includes audited financial statements, a summary of 2020 milestones, a progress report on the 2019-2023 Council Strategic Priorities, financial reporting, and statements from the Mayor and CAO. Copies of the 2020 Annual Report are now available for public inspection on the City website at www.whiterockcity.ca or at the White Rock Library 15342 Buena Vista Avenue and the White Rock Museum and Archives 14970 Marine Drive (both facilities are open for limited hours)or please contact Corporate Administration staff at City Hall, located at 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, at 604-541-2212 to arrange pick up of a hard copy of the document.

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arts & entertainment …on the Semiahmoo Peninsula Michael Morrison guides B.C.-shot thriller with First Nations connection

Producer helps bring Thunderbird to screen Alex Browne Staff reporter

jeopardy. At the same time, a newlyreinstated police detective, Ivy n one level, Thunderbird Seymour (played by co-star Natalie is a compelling mystery Brown) is sent from the city to thriller about a man’s work on a homicide case connected search for his missing sister in a with an alarming number of small fishing village in the Pacific missing women in the area. Northwest. When the victim in Ivy’s case But on a deeper level, it’s also turns out to be Sarah’s roommate, a story about racial tension and Ivy and Will’s paths cross. Together guilt – both societal and personal they follow clues to catch the killer – and the continuing need for – hopefully before Sarah becomes reconciliation between Indigenous the next victim. peoples and the descendants of Driven to find his sister, Will white settlers. must also confront his family’s Providing a strong theme troubled past – and his own underlying the story arc of Will personal demons. Brook, and the search for his Also featured in the film are sister Sarah, is the legend of Julian Black Antelope (as Chief the Thunderbird – a winged, George), Aaron Douglas and supernatural being, traditionally William Belleau. considered a saviour of the Coast “We’ve been very lucky to have Salish people. established, well-known and The B.C.-shot Canadian feature – successful Canadian actors in the now available for streaming online cast,” Morrison said. “When you via Vimeo on Demand – also see these kinds of actors connecting marks a significant and prestigious to the material, being interested step into the world of independent and engaged, it’s a really cool part production for South Surreyof the process.” raised Michael Morrison, who Morrison said that, particularly co-produced with Colten Wilke in light of the theme, it was (who stars and wrote the original Natalie Brown and Colten Wilke star in the feature film Thunderbird, co-produced by South Surrey-raised Michael Morrison and important to the production team story), Gabrielle Adelman and released this month in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. (Contributed photo) to present the culture of the First Ben Plamondon, under the Ocean Morrison met Wilke through Nations accurately in the film. Thunderbird, in addition to the had anticipated as a career when Twilight Films banner. his brother, Adam Morrison, a Scenes with Chief George were Vimeo streaming in Canada, has he graduated from Elgin Park “The project took about four professional hockey player, he said. also got a similar streaming deal shot in a Kwakiutl big house in and a half years to complete,” said Secondary in 2003. “We connected on filmmaking Port Hardy, on Vancouver Island; through Amazon in the U.S. and “I tried a number of things and Morrison, who over the last decade and our fascination with all the the extras were all members of the the U.K. Distribution windows went into the trades for some post has racked up numerous behinddifferent elements of it,” he added. have also been negotiated in local First Nations community, secondary training, but ended up the-scenes credits in the B.C. film “In fact, everyone involved in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and dancers wore their own sacred going to film school from 2009 to industry including working as a the film has a deep passion for family masks. Cultural guides for this October. 2012.” field producer. filmmaking. We wanted to support The project started life as a story during production were LatashFilming for Thunderbird – most That’s how he met Nicholas Colten in bringing the film to life.” that Wilke wrote while working on Maurice Nahanee, an elder from Treeshin, who makes a noteworthy of it completed pre-pandemic But there were inevitable delays in a commercial fishing boat. the Squamish Nation, and Chief – did include one location in directorial debut (he also scripted bringing the production together, David Knox (great-grandson to Will (Wilke) finds himself South Surrey, he said; a deserted and edited) with the wellworld-renowned artist Mungo overcome with guilt when he finds former church retreat in Rosemary he said. crafted suspenseful film, which “It’s so much of a battle in Martin) from the Kwakiutl First out that his sister Sarah has gone Heights which provided a perfect also benefits greatly from the Nations. atmosphere of ominous devastation finding financing,” he said, adding missing. Haunted by a recurrent cinematography of Alfonso Chin. “We’re very fortunate to have nightmare, he leaves the fishing and desolation for some key scenes. that the long process of shooting “There’s always something and editing the film amounted to been able to build a meaningful boat he calls home and heads to “We wanted the sense that new you can learn every day – “four years of ups and downs.” relationship with elders in the their hometown to find her. something really terrible had filmmaking is such an interesting All the hard work seems to be (indigenous) community,” But his return is fraught with happened there, and the partially medium,” Morrison said. paying off. Morrison said. danger – his family has a history destroyed location made it look as It wasn’t something the In a major accomplishment for “It opened my eyes to what their of conflict with First Nations if some monster had been through Edmonton-born producer (his a Canadian independent feature, locals that may be placing his life in culture is really about.” family moved here when he was 16) there,” he said.

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Peninsula-based abstract painter Doris Anderson is diving into the new world of digital crypto collectibles. In her new work Aberration – Limited Edition 1 she has taken an original acrylic triptych, Infinite - Flow Manifestation, and digitized it into three high-resolution ‘non-fungible tokens’ (NFTs). Sold online through the same block chain market utilized by crypto currencies, NFTs – which are, essentially, one-of-akind digital files available for purchase by collectors – have been heralded as the latest development in collecting fine art. “I’m a legacy canvas painter who loves to experiment and take risk, and NFT seems to be a natural outlet for my curiosity,” Anderson said. “I’ve displayed in galleries and shows around the world, but by far, NFT is the most exciting adventure I’ve ever travelled.” Utilizing the digital framework and technology VIRTUAL AND LIVE-STREAMED AT www.surrey.ca

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triptych of acrylic abstracts been digitally scanned and altered with the addition of the three words ‘infinite’, ‘flow’ and ‘manifestation’, but the originals will ultimately disappear, she noted. “The paintings eventually

will be painted over completely,” she said. “Similar to the (practice of the) old masters, who often painted over their canvases, this assures the collector authenticity, originality and scarcity.” The old masters did it as a matter of practicality without knowing the historical impact on the art market, she added. “Either they didn’t like what they painted and ended up adding layer upon layer, or they just needed another canvas for fresh work, she said. “My throwback to the masters is that I paint over my acrylic canvases, and obscure them forever.” “It’s a new twist on an old glitch,” she said. Anderson’s new digital artwork can be viewed at OpenSea: https://opensea.io/ collection/dz-scarcity, which she describes as “the largest NFT marketplace for crypto collectibles.” For more information on Anderson’s paintings, and her NFT works, visit dorizartist. com

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Rod Kerr’s work showcased at The Gallery, Central Plaza during July

Artist offers bold originals as well as ‘Fabulous Fakes’ Alex Browne Staff reporter

White Rock artist Rod Kerr will be showing his original work – and some homages to master artists he calls his ‘Fabulous Fakes’ – during the month of July at The Gallery, Central Plaza. “As July 1 is Canada Day, I’ll be hanging work starting July 2, and it will stay there for the rest of the month,” he said. Kerr’s canvases employ vibrant colours and unusual, simplified, almost cartoonlike graphic forms to create images that run the gamut from scenes depicting his prairie childhood to bold, contemporary abstracts. His charming take on master works – everybody from Van Gogh, Matisse,

for his wife of 52 years, Carol, who passed in late 2019. “We spent a great deal of time at local hospitals,” he said, adding that, in memory of Carol, all proceeds from sales of art during the Rod Kerr’s simplified graphic style month will be going to the and bold colours will be showcased Canadian Cancer Society via the Peace Arch Hospice at The Gallery Central Plaza through July. (Contributed photo) Society. “I also anticipate having an Renoir and Picasso to auction with them directly in Hopper and Jack Vettriano the fall of this year whereby – evokes the famous I will also donate paintings originals, but uses Kerr’s with all proceeds going to own distinctive style and them,” Kerr said. colours, seeming to offer a For more examples of contemporary commentary Kerr’s work, visit his website, as much as a tribute. rodkerr.com A resident of White Rock The Gallery, which is open for the past five years, Kerr 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday acknowledges that much of through Saturday, is located that time was spent caring at 15134 North Bluff Rd.

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Earl Marriott alum Michael Smith excelling in pro rugby ranks, with medical school on horizon

‘He’s always been destined for greatness’ Nick Greenizan Staff reporter

to chat with him about life beyond rugby and what it’s like to be a pro and an international player. There’s ichael Smith is a busy so much you can learn from guy. someone off the field as well. He’s The former Earl certainly a big part of that, too.” Marriott Secondary studentRobshaw isn’t the only member athlete recently graduated from of the Legion who has caused UBC with a bachelor of science Smith to feel a little awestruck. in pharmacology – and in the “I grew up going to the fall he’ll begin studying at UBC’s Vancouver Sevens tournament and medical school, after recently seeing (South African speedster) being accepted. He’ll start the Cecil Afrika on the World Sevens program at UBC’s satellite campus Series,” Smith said. “And then on Vancouver Island in order before you know it, he’s my to continue training with Rugby roommate on a trip and we’re Canada, too – a balancing act that hanging out together.” few would likely even attempt. The 33-year-old Afrika was In the meantime, however, named World Rugby’s World the 23-year-old rugby star is in Sevens Player of the Year in 2011, Southern California, playing won a bronze medal at the 2016 professionally with the San Diego Olympics in Rio and retired from Legion, where he’s learning the pro international sevens as South game under the tutelage of some Africa’s all time leading World of the world’s most experienced Series scorer in June 2020. players. Smith is no stranger to the And though it would seem he’s international stage himself. He got a lot on his plate – with even represented Canada – alongside more on the horizon – Smith’s former EMS teammate Reid Davis old high-school coach isn’t and Roberts – at the World Rugby surprised he’s thriving under the Under 20 Trophy tournament circumstances. in Romania in 2018, and last “He’s always been destined November he attended Canada’s for greatness, no matter what he high-performance camp, which wanted to do,” said Adam Roberts, Medical school is in the future for Earl Marriott Secondary grad Michael Smith, who is spending the summer playing professionally with Roberts noted not only got the who has also coached Smith as the San Diego Legion (The Canadian Press handout/San Diego Legion) Semiahmoo Peninsula athlete on part of Rugby Canada’s coaching who at 35 years old has 66 caps for Team Canada’s radar, but was also the right mindset and you can find former England rugby captain staff. England and has served as captain instrumental in him getting noticed “People can usually do one or the a way to balance it all, you can do Chris Robshaw, who like Smith is 43 times. a flanker. by the San Diego coaching staff. other – either sports or something both.” “Just having him as a resource to “Getting an opportunity to “I saw him at that camp and he In San Diego, Smith has been like (medical school) – but he’s a watch film with, ask questions, be was just phenomenal there,” said rare case. It’s really impressive, and soaking up more than just the sun learn from someone like that is friends with as well … Being able incredible,” he said of Robshaw, it just goes to show that if you have – he’s been able to work alongside Continued on A41

After weeks of intrasquad games, White Rock Tritons hit field against other B.C. Premier Baseball League teams

Expanded schedule ‘what we’ve been waiting for’ Nick Greenizan Staff reporter

After weeks of intrasquad play, all three White Rock Tritons teams played North Delta squads over the past week. (Aaron Hinks photo)

field, playing teams that for the first time in months were not their Triton teammates. “It was big for the guys. This is what we’ve Last month, shortly after the province been waiting for,” Dhanani said Friday. announced its COVID-19 restart plan, “A lot of them have been waiting a long White Rock Tritons general manager Kyle time to be Tritons, and they finally got that Dhanani said his teams were “ready to go” opportunity.” the second they received the green light to All three squads faced off against the start playing teams from other cities. North Delta Blue Jays – the bantams and He wasn’t kidding. seniors at South Surrey Athletic Park and Last Wednesday (June 16), just 24 hours after B.C. moved into Phase 2 of the restart, the juniors on the road in Delta – with the bantams and juniors earning wins, 8-0 and the BC Premier Baseball League released 13-3 respectively, and the seniors falling 6-0. a schedule for a revised 2021 season, and Despite the loss, Dhanani noted that the soon after all three Tritons teams – the senior squad “hit the ball really well.” bantams, juniors and seniors – were on the

The senior Tritons will play a 25-game season that extends until late July, while the juniors and bantams will play 36 games each between now and mid-August. The shorter season for the older crew is a result of many players having to leave for university by the B.C. Day long weekend. For the first two weeks, the Tritons will only play North Delta, after which the schedule expands, and the Semiahmoo Peninsula teams will play teams from across the Lower Mainland, as well as Vancouver Island and the Okanagan. The multi-team schedule was what Continued on A41

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Semi Hockey It’ll take some sacrifices: Smith recognizes 12 Continued from A40 Roberts, who was an assistant coach with the U20 side. “That’s when he got noticed (by pro teams), for sure.” Smith may yet have more international opportunities; he and 13 members of the Toronto Arrows – a pro team that plays in the same league as San Diego – are among 40 players on Canada’s extended roster for test/ tryout matches later this summer and into the fall. The six-foot-two, 220-pound Smith missed the beginning of the Legion’s season due to visa issues, but eventually joined the team – which had to begin its season playing out of Las Vegas due to COVID-19 health restrictions in California – in April. He made his debut April 24, playing the final minutes of a 45-17 loss to Los Angeles. He made his first start for the Legion

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also recent recipients of scholarships issued through the Pacific Coast Amateur A dozen graduating Hockey Association. members of Semiahmoo As well, Jope received Minor Hockey have an additional $1,000 from been recognized by Semiahmoo the association Minor Hockey as and awarded the winner of the scholarships. Jack Waterfield The $500 Memorial scholarships – Scholarship. for which the According to the criteria includes release, Waterfield a combination of “contributed so academic success, much time to community Semi Hockey as involvement Elleka Jope a volunteer coach and hockey scholarship winner and manager, and contributions – along with his were handed out family enriched the lives to Justin Grant, Nolan of countless kids through McAdam, Owen Scott, their service to our hockey Matthew Taylor, Ethan Lynn, Garrett Kidd, Elleka community.” Waterfield’s daughter, Jope, Stephan Dudra, Scott Morrison, Quinn Giuricich Cathy Fritch, spoke to all 12 scholarship recipients and Justin Aldus. at a recent awards “All of these studentathletes had very impressive presentation, during which she noted that Jope resumes in all of these areas,” a news release issued “embodied the heart” that her father brought to the Thursday said. Both Grant and Jope were association for so long.

school commitment. “It’ll take some sacrifices and it’ll be a lot of hard work. It’s definitely not the easiest route to do,” said Smith. “But ultimately I choose both and I want to make it work the best I can.” Roberts said Smith’s ability to balance both school and sports should serve as an inspiration for young Canadian rugby players, whose aspirations may be further buoyed this summer when rugby sevens makes its debut at the Summer Olympics. “With the Olympics coming up, and now with guys starting to get attention Michael Smith (right), along with Adam Roberts for playing pro rugby… it’s starting (centre) and fellow Earl Marriott Secondary alum to show younger players that you can Reid Davis. (Contributed photo) do this. You can play rugby and earn on May 8 against the Seattle Seawolves. a scholarship, or you can play for Canada, and maybe even play pro,” he Smith said he’s in discussions with said. the San Diego coaching staff about – files from Neil Davidson/The his future – in the hopes of finding a Canadian Press way to combine rugby with his medical

Summer baseball schedules released Continued from A40 Dhanani – not to mention others in the PBL and across the provincial sports landscape – expected would be allowed immediately when the province announced the restart plan in May could include “local” games. However, provincial organization viaSport soon notified sports associations that “local” meant games

could only be played within each association – a decision Dhanani called “quite disappointing” at the time. After opening-night games last week, all three Tritons teams were in action last weekend, with the seniors and bantams on the road – the U18s played a doubleheader against the Blue Jays at Mackie Park, while the bantams

took on the Delta Tigers at Winskill Park – and the junior squad at home, hosting the North Delta Blue Jays for two games Saturday at South Surrey Athletic Park. The senior Tritons hosted North Delta at South Surrey Athletic Park Wednesday evening, but the game was played after Peace Arch News press deadline.

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Lelia Fack’s first non-virtual swim meet since March of 2020 proved to be a memorable one. The 14-year-old South Surrey swimmer broke two provincial records competing for the Langley Olympians Swim Club at the Spartan CSI Pacific Athletes Meet in Chilliwack last month, taking first in the women’s 50-m freestyle, where she set a new club record and a new 13-14 provincial record with a best time of 25.56, breaking Jessica Luo’s 2017 record by 0.37. Fack also set a new women’s 100 13-14 yrs freestyle provincial record with a time of 55.96, just beating the previous record set by Alex Gabor in 2007 by a margin of 0.01. “I felt confident going in and had practiced really hard,” Fack told Black Press Media. “You never really know how a race is going (to) go, especially since I hadn’t raced with swimmers outside of my club since before COVID.” She described her mood as

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Life is different in White Rock. Sandy beaches, more sunshine than any other Metro Vancouver municipality, outdoor adventures awaiting discovery in every direction — it’s no wonder this is seaside community is a soughtafter destination for savvy homebuyers of every generation. And now, to the delight of locals and visitors alike, a new home ownership option is about to unfold. Introducing Monaco, an iconic addition to White Rock’s midtown.

Renewed Vitality Fifteen years in the planning, Monaco will be located on the site of what many long-time residents fondly remember as the beloved Beaver Lumber store. For decades, Beaver Lumber was the place to find all things construction related, housewares you never thought you needed, plus an opportunity to visit with neighbours as you compared notes about everything from deck repair to tips for pruning roses. “I lived in White Rock growing up, and it was so exciting to discover that this neighbourhood is still one of the really fun sections of Johnston Road,” says Maria Lavalle. “You’ve got amazing art galleries, a diverse array of restaurants, plus some intriguing boutique retail here. And, of course, there’s Laura’s Coffee Corner — a great place to peoplewatch and enjoy some of the best lattés and bakery treats in town. My husband and I can’t wait to move back.”

Lelia Fack broke two provincial records competing for the Langley Olympians Swim Club (LOSC) at the Spartan CSI Pacific Athletes Meet in Chilliwack on May 22 and 23. (File photo) “excited to race but still ner- Canada at the 2024 Olympics.” Fack also placed first in the vous.” “I love racing but winning mixed 50-m butterfly with a even more so this felt really time of 27.46, and second in the mixed 50-m freestyle with rewarding,” Fack confided. “Breaking two records was a time of 25.56. Among the rules governing more than I could’ve hoped for. I would really like to thank the Chilliwack meet, masks my coach, Brian Metcalfe, and were mandatory at any point my teammates for their sup- the athletes were out of the port and his strategic coach- water, no spectators were allowed on the pool deck, and ing.” Her long-term goal is to warm up and warm down lanes swim competitively for UBC were limited to four swimmers or UVic, “but also to swim for per lane.

Surprisingly, though, this transition between the contemporary bustle of the new town centre and the traditional charm of Five Corners has been overlooked for a long time. But no more. “We’re excited to be part of finally bringing a renewed vibrancy to the area,” says Leanne Rundle, Solterra’s marketing and creative director.

The Evolution is Underway Monaco, Rundle adds, is poised to celebrate the best of… well, the best of everything about the White Rock lifestyle. Unobstructed views, sophisticated interiors, and amenities to make your life easier; you’ll find it all at Monaco. “It adds up to a one-of-a-kind opportunity, one you won’t want to miss,” she says. “We encourage people to register online at www.liveatmonaco.ca to be among the first to receive up-to-date information as it’s released.”

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NOTICE OF TWO (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS - MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will hold an opportunity for public participation for two (2) Public Hearings on MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and the City of White Rock Planning Procedures Bylaw. All persons who deem their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws/applications shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard via a telephone-in process or by forwarding written submissions reflecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws/applications that are the subject of the Public Hearings. At the Public Hearing, Council will hear and receive submissions from the interested persons in regard to the two (2) bylaws/applications listed below:

1) BYLAW 2363: WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD-64 -1485 FIR STREET) BYLAW, 2020, NO. 2363 CIVIC ADDRESS: 1485 Fir Street (See Site Map #1) PURPOSE: Bylaw 2363 would rezone the subject property from ‘RM-2 Medium Density Multi-Unit Residential Zone’ to ‘CD-64 Comprehensive Development Zone (1485 Fir Street)’ to allow for the construction of a six-storey 80-unit rental residential building over two (2) levels of underground parking. The property is an existing rental building and the development would be subject to Council’s Tenant Relocation Policy. Following an earlier public hearing held for this property on January 18, 2021, the Bylaw 2363 has now been revised to include an additional requirement that four (4) of the units be rented for a period of ten (10) years at average White Rock rental rates based on the most recent Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) rental market report.

2) APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE AT 1515 JOHNSTON ROAD (LL 21-016) CIVIC ADDRESS: 1515 Johnston Road (See Site Map #2) PURPOSE: 3 Dogs Brewing (doing business as “Taps on Johnston”) has applied for a Liquor Primary Licence to replace their existing brewery (manufacturer’s) license and lounge endorsement at 1515 Johnston Road. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) requires a Council resolution on applications for new liquor primary licences. The proposed hours of liquor service in the application are from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. from Friday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday to Tuesday, and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from Wednesday to Thursday. The proposed person capacity is 149 persons (an increase from the 110 person capacity under the current licence), as the business has taken over adjacent commercial space and can re-use space where manufacturing equipment was previously located. Further details regarding the subject of the Public Hearing may be obtained from the City’s Planning and Development Services Department at City Hall by contacting 604-541-2136 | planning@whiterockcity.ca. Electronic Meeting: The Provincial Health Officer has issued orders related to gatherings and events in the province of BC. As such, Public Hearings will be held virtually and will also be live streamed on the City website. To participate in a Public Hearing, please review the options below.

When you call-in, please be prepared to provide the following information: • The public hearing item • Your first and last name • Civic address • Whether you are in support of or not in support of the item Note: Phone in submissions will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing (July 5, 2021). 3. You may register to speak to a Public Hearing item via telephone: Registration will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing, July 5, 2021. Registration will only be available during this time. Once you register, you will be sent an email with further instructions. Register to speak by emailing clerksoffice@whiterockcity.ca or calling 604-541-2127. Please note the following instructions when you call in: • You will be put on hold in a queue for the respective item, and you will be connected when it is your turn to speak. If you hang up during this time, you will lose your place in the queue. You may watch the Council meeting through the City’s Live Stream while you are on hold. • Your comments must be relevant to the application (bylaw) being considered at the Public hearing • You will have 5 minutes to speak • While speaking turn off all audio of the meeting. Note: There is a 1-minute delay in the live stream so please listen to the cues given over the phone • Do not put your phone on speaker phone • Once you make your comments to Council, the call will end quickly so that the next speaker can join the meeting If you miss the noted registration period, please watch the live meeting at the following link: whiterockcity.ca/Agendas as there will be an opportunity for you to call in for a limited period of time. Note: Correspondence that is the subject of a Public Hearing, Public Meeting, or other public processes will be included, in its entirety, in the public information package and will form part of the public record. Council shall not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the bylaws/applications after the Public Hearing has been concluded. The meeting will be streamed live and archived through the City’s web-streaming service. The proposed bylaw/application and associated reports can be viewed online on the agenda and minutes page of the City website, www.whiterockcity.ca, under Council Agendas from June 22, 2021, until July 5, 2021. If you are unable to access the information online, please contact the Corporate Administration department at 604-541-2212, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or leave a voicemail and staff will ensure you have the information made available to you.

1. Submit written comments to Council: You can provide your submission (comments or concerns) by email to clerksoffice@whiterockcity.ca or by mail to Mayor and Council, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, V4B 1Y6. The deadline to receive submissions is by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing, July 5, 2021.

SITE MAP 1: 1485 Fir Street

You may forward your submissions by: • Mailing to White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6, or hand delivery by leaving it in the “City Hall Drop Box” to the left outside the front door; or • Emailing the Mayor and Council at clerksoffice@whiterockcity.ca with the applicable subject line: o PH 1 - Bylaw 2363 (CD-64, 1485 Fir Street) o PH 2: PH2: Liquor Primary Licence – 1515 Johnston Road 2. If you do not wish to speak or write in but would still like to convey that you are in support or that you are not in support of the Public Hearing item: You may phone 604-541-2127 to register your support or that you are not in support of the Public Hearing item. If the call is not answered please leave a voicemail with the call-in information noted below (all four (4) bullet points must be noted).

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POWELL, Sandra Mae Our beloved Sandra Mae Powell, age 78, passed away June11th in White Rock, BC. She was born June 30th, 1942 in North Vancouver, BC to Bryce and Edna Cozens. Sandy’s kind, gentle spirit invited enduring relationships; her family, her friends and her neighbours found her to be a safe, comfortable place to abide. And, delightfully, her quiet demeanour was sprinkled with a feisty spirit and cheeky sense of humour that kept us on our toes. Sandra is survived by her husband, Ron Powell, and her three sons and their wives Cary and Natalia, Glen and Susan, and Cliff and Linsay; grandchildren Christina, Adam, Oyla, Regina, Sara, Erin, Duncan, and Colin. Also survived by her brother and wife, Bill and Margy Cozens and her sister Ruth Whitten. And her sister-inlaw Gail Patterson. Sandy was predeceased by her sister Vera. Our Creator God who knows Sandy intimately and loves her deeply, now holds her securely in his arms.

As Long as Hearts Remember As long as hearts remember, As long as hearts still care, We never part with those we love ~ They’re with us everywhere ~ So many of our precious memories, Of those we hold dear, Bring peace and comfort to us now, And keep our loved one near.

UNGER, Marcia Gail (Triffo) March 4, 1967 - June 29, 2020 It is with sadness in our hearts that we share the passing of our courageous “gladiator” She leaves behind to share in her memory, her soulmate Randy, her beautiful children, Sarah, Spencer and Naomi. Her loving mother Sheila and sister Sandy. Predeceased by her father Rudy. Marcie fought a courageous battle against an unbeatable foe, succumbing to the beast in a very short five-month battle. Marcie’s courage and love helped us all through her journey. Marcie’s zest for life was beyond compare. Her proudest accomplishments were her kids, she was so happy to be here to share in their successes. Many of which were on the diamond, soccer pitch or ice rink. “Coach Marcie” could be found year-round, regardless the weather, giving her undying support and sage advice to kids and parents alike. Athletic and fit herself, having completed many full and half marathons, Marcie could be found either at the gym or out running with our social group, led by “Toe-Toe and her trekkers”. Marcie had many other passions as well. Travelling, our many memorable trips to Mexico, as well as Dominican and Hawaii. Our bucket list was cut short, as we were just getting started. Cooking, well maybe not a passion. Marcie could turn a “sows ear” into a marvelous soufflé. She had an amazing knack for preparing absolutely wonderful meals, many of which are still our standbys. Marcie was sure to share many a recipe with the kids and friends. Fashion and style, when it came to arm and neck candy, Marcie was the queen. As well as her clothing style, layered impeccably. Not to mention Marcie’s beautiful hair, always amazingly coiffed, truly a fashion statement and absolutely the icing on a most beautiful woman. Lastly but not least, Marcie’s undying commitment and passion to patient care along with her co-workers in her 24 years at Peace Arch Hospital. To all who donated in Marcie’s Memory to the PAH Foundation, the kids and I have approved Marcie’s money towards a medical imaging campaign and will help replace three large critical pieces in medical imaging. We are very thankful and proud that Marcie’s legacy may live on. A proper “Celebration of Life” for Marcie will be announced when larger gatherings are acceptable.

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