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2023 News
SSWR Chamber, Flourishing Foundation host ‘Anti-Racism Circle’
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Jan. 23, 2023New CARP helm for South Surrey resident, volunteer Ramona Kaptyn
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Jan. 16, 2023 -
2022 News
Lunar New Year to be celebrated in White Rock, Surrey
Peace Arch News (article)
Dec. 29, 2022Lunar New Year to be celebrated in White Rock, Surrey
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Dec. 29, 2022Rookie White Rock Coun. Ernie Klassen says compromise crucial for efficient city hall
Peace Arch News (article)
Dec. 22, 2022Nominations now open for Business Excellence Awards
Peace Arch News (article)
Oct. 21, 2022Few surprises for 350-plus who attended White Rock all-candidates forum
Peace Arch News (article)
Oct. 6, 2022Surrey mayoral candidates unanimously support UNITI project as housing model
Peace Arch News (article)
Sep. 29, 2022Upcoming candidates forums cover Surrey, White Rock races
North Delta Reporter (article)
Sep 20, 2022Surrey South MLA candidates question B.C. status quo
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Sep 7, 2022Cloverdale and White Rock-South Surrey Chambers to hold all-candidates meeting for Surrey South riding
Peace Arch News (article)
Aug 31, 2022New board of directors announced for South Surrey-White Rock chamber
Peace Arch News (article)
Jul 11, 2022B.C. housing minister Eby supports UNITI’s Harmony plan
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Jun 22, 2022South Surrey - White Rock Chamber of Commerce
MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay's Blog (video)
Jun 21, 2022South Surrey lawyer recognized with Innovation Award
Peace Arch News (article)
Jun 13, 2022Semiahmoo Peninsula businesses recognized at Business Excellence Awards
Cloverdale Reporter (article)
May 30, 2022Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards back in-person in South Surrey
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 18, 2022‘Peace Walk for Ukraine’ draws 500 in White Rock, raises $33K
Aldergrove Star (article)
Apr 5, 2022‘Peace Walk for Ukraine’ draws hundreds in White Rock
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Apr 2, 2022White Rock Peace Walk for Ukraine will demonstrate Peninsula support
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Mar 29, 2022Public officials, business owners in B.C. and Washington State call for Ottawa to end COVID-19 testing at land crossings
CTV News (article)
Feb 25, 2022PHOTOS: Family Day game draws 600 to South Surrey Arena
North Delta Reporter (article)
Feb 24, 2022
Chamber launches program to Support Local business today – and tomorrow!
Peace Arch News (article)
Jan 31, 2022
White Rock Winter Variety Arts Show highlights Peninsula talents
Cloverdale Reporter (article)
Jan 24, 2022
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2021 News
2021, a look back at the past 12 months on the Semiahmoo Peninsula
Peace Arch News (article)
Dec 30, 2021
White Rock / South Surrey business credits local support for 50 fabulous years so far!
Peace Arch News (article)
Dec 20, 2021
Nominations open for South Surrey & White Rock business-excellence awards
Peace Arch News (article)
Dec 9, 2021
Peninsula businesses step up to help victims of B.C. floods
Peace Arch News (article)
Nov 23, 2021
MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay visits White Rock’s Feed My City program in response to concerns
North Delta Reporter (article)
Nov 20, 2021
White Rock mayor delivers upbeat ‘State of the City’ address
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Nov 17, 2021
EDITORIAL: More voices must be added to conversation about homelessness
Peace Arch News (article)
Nov 4, 2021
Surrey, White Rock business owners describe struggles with ‘undesirables’
Peace Arch News (article)
Oct 31, 2021
White Rock mayor to deliver ‘State of the City’ addresses Nov. 16
Peace Arch News (article)
Oct 21, 2021
Well-known South Surrey businessman named chair of children’s hospital foundation board
Peace Arch News (article)
Sept 29, 2021
Semiahmoo First Nation to lead Walk for Reconciliation
Peace Arch News (article)
Sept 24, 2021
South Surrey students urge peers to ‘eat local’
Peace Arch News (article)
Sept 15, 2021
South Surrey students urge peers to ‘eat local’
North Delta Reporter (article)
Sept 15, 2021
Circumstance shrinks South Surrey-White Rock candidates meeting
Peace Arch News (article)
Sept 10, 2021
Americans rushed to Canada when it first opened but crossing data shows the Great White North has lost its allure — and businesses on the border are most impacted
Business Insider (article)
Sept 6, 2021
Americans rushed to Canada when it first opened but crossing data shows the Great White North has lost its allure - and businesses on the border are most impacted
Markets Insider (article)
Sept 6, 2021
Canada Border Reopening Draws Few Americans
Wall Street Journal (article)
Sept 4, 2021
Campaign Politics: South Surrey-White Rock
CPAC (video)
September 2021
Surrey-area all candidate meetings are planned in-person and virtual
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
Aug 25, 2021
Surrey-area all candidate meetings are planned in-person and virtual
Peace Arch News (article)
Aug 25, 2021
Vaccine ‘passport’ creates concern among South Surrey, White Rock business groups
Cloverdale Report (article)
Aug 25, 2021
South Surrey-White Rock Chamber launches federal election information page
Peace Arch News (article)
Aug 21, 2021
American tourists welcomed by businesses but some are wary about COVID rates
Vancouver Sun (article)
Aug 11, 2021
Uptown White Rock salon target of ‘cowardly’ anti-mask graffiti
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
July 22, 2021
Uptown White Rock salon target of ‘cowardly’ anti-mask graffiti
Peace Arch News (article)
July 22, 2021
Uptown White Rock salon target of ‘cowardly’ anti-mask graffiti
BC Local News (article)
July 22, 2021
Explore White Rock prepares for post-COVID tourism
Peace Arch News (article)
July 22, 2021
Explore White Rock prepares for post-COVID tourism
BC Local News (article)
July 22, 2021
South Surrey-White Rock business groups welcome news of border reopening
Surrey Now - Leader News (article)
July 21, 2021
South Surrey-White Rock business groups welcome news of border reopening
Peace Arch News (article)
July 21, 2021
South Surrey-White Rock business groups welcome news of border reopening
BC Local News (article)
July 21, 2021
White Rock council votes to revert Marine Drive to two-way traffic
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News (article)
July 13, 2021
White Rock council votes to revert Marine Drive to two-way traffic
BC Local News (article)
July 13, 2021
UPDATE: White Rock council votes to revert Marine Drive to two-way traffic
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
July 12, 2021
UPDATE: White Rock council votes to revert Marine Drive to two-way traffic
Peace Arch News (article)
July 12, 2021
New public hearing set for South Surrey inclusive-housing project
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
June 30, 2021
New public hearing set for South Surrey inclusive-housing project
Peace Arch News (article)
June 30, 2021
New public hearing set for South Surrey inclusive-housing project
BC Local News (article)
June 30, 2021
White Rock COVID Town Hall hears from community organizations
Peace Arch News (article)
June 27, 2021
WHITE ROCK’S COVID-19 TOWN HALL FOR RESIDENTS: SHARE YOUR STORY
City of White Rock (article)
June 22, 2021
White Rock residents asked to share pandemic experiences at COVID-19 town hall
BC Local News (article)
June 8, 2021
White Rock residents asked to share pandemic experiences at COVID-19 town hall
Peace Arch News (article)
June 8, 2021
White Rock residents asked to share pandemic experiences at COVID-19 town hall
BC Local News (article)
June 8, 2021
Marine Drive lane closure in White Rock for restaurant patios begins Monday
DailyHive (article)
June 5, 2021
South Surrey, White Rock Chamber urges extension of Canada’s COVID relief to new businesses
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 27, 2021
South Surrey, White Rock Chamber urges extension of Canada’s COVID relief to new businesses
Peace Arch News (article)
May 27, 2021
South Surrey, White Rock Chamber urges extension of Canada’s COVID relief to new businesses
BC Local News (article)
May 27, 2021
Businesses honoured in South Surrey White Rock Chamber awards
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 26, 2021
Businesses honoured in South Surrey White Rock Chamber awards
Peace Arch News (article)
May 26, 2021
Businesses honoured in South Surrey White Rock Chamber awards
BC Local News (article)
May 26, 2021
White Rock event promoter evolves into online presenter
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 8, 2021
White Rock event promoter evolves into online presenter
Peace Arch News (article)
May 8, 2021
White Rock event promoter evolves into online presenter
BC Local News (article)
May 8, 2021
Gift-card fundraiser to benefit Surrey affordable-housing project
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 1, 2021
Gift-card fundraiser to benefit Surrey affordable-housing project
BC Local News (article)
May 1, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce ‘excellence’ nominees announced
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
April 24, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce ‘excellence’ nominees announced
Peace Arch News (article)
April 24, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce ‘excellence’ nominees announced
BC Local News (article)
April 24, 2021
White Rock officials question if tourism relief will come soon enough
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
April 22, 2021
White Rock officials question if tourism relief will come soon enough
Peace Arch News (article)
April 22, 2021
White Rock officials question if tourism relief will come soon enough
BC Local News (article)
April 22, 2021
Building heights a sticking point in White Rock town centre revisions
Surrey Now Leader (article)
April 21, 2021
Building heights a sticking point in White Rock town centre revisions
Peace Arch News (article)
April 21, 2021
Building heights a sticking point in White Rock town centre revisions
BC Local News (article)
April 21, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber contest aims to boost take-out, delivery business
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
April 19, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber contest aims to boost take-out, delivery business
Peace Arch News (article)
April 19, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber contest aims to boost take-out, delivery business
BC Local News (article)
April 19, 2021
LETTERS: Former mayor’s criticisms less constructive and more constructed
Peace Arch News (article)
April 15, 2021
LETTERS: Former mayor’s criticisms less constructive and more constructed
BC Local News (article)
April 15, 2021
New provincial ‘circuit breaker’ grant wins praise from SSWR Chamber of Commerce
Surrey Now Leader (article)
April 9, 2021
New provincial ‘circuit breaker’ grant wins praise from SSWR Chamber of Commerce
Peace Arch News (article)
April 9, 2021
New provincial ‘circuit breaker’ grant wins praise from SSWR Chamber of Commerce
BC Local News (article)
April 9, 2021
Semiahmoo Peninsula restaurants blindsided by new health order
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 31, 2021
Chamber director researching his organization’s 72-year history in an effort to compile a list of past presidents
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 30, 2021
Chamber director researching his organization’s 72-year history in an effort to compile a list of past presidents
Peace Arch News (article)
March 30, 2021
Chamber director researching his organization’s 72-year history in an effort to compile a list of past presidents
Cloverdale Reporter (article)
March 30, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce offers TransLink updates
Peace Arch News (article)
March 29, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce offers TransLink updates
BC Local News (article)
March 29, 2021
Farmers market proposed for South Surrey’s ‘Pink Palace’ property
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 25, 2021
Farmers market proposed for South Surrey’s ‘Pink Palace’ property
BC Local News (article)
March 25, 2021
OPINION: Local women are the solution
Peace Arch News (article)
March 10, 2021
OPINION: Local women are the solution
BC Local News (article)
March 10, 2021
DIVERSEcity makes donation to Nisa Helpline for International Women’s Day; PCRS matches it!
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (article)
March 8, 2021
O’Toole says South Surrey, White Rock face ‘acute’ challenges during pandemic
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 6, 2021
O’Toole says South Surrey, White Rock face ‘acute’ challenges during pandemic
Peace Arch News (article)
March 6, 2021
O’Toole says South Surrey, White Rock face ‘acute’ challenges during pandemic
BC Local News (article)
March 6, 2021
COVID-19 Town Hall
Kerry-Lynne Findlay (video)
March 2, 2021
Vaccine rollout, supporting local businesses focus of virtual town-hall event
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
February 26, 2021
Vaccine rollout, supporting local businesses focus of virtual town-hall event
Peace Arch News (article)
February 26, 2021
Vaccine rollout, supporting local businesses focus of virtual town-hall event
BC Local News (article)
February 26, 2021
Erin O’Toole to provide ‘road map to economic recovery’ at virtual town hall
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
February 25, 2021
Erin O’Toole to provide ‘road map to economic recovery’ at virtual town hall
Peace Arch News (article)
February 25, 2021
Erin O’Toole to provide ‘road map to economic recovery’ at virtual town hall
BC Local News (article)
February 25, 2021
Chamber of commerce town hall offers COVID-19 updates
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
February 22, 2021
Chamber of commerce town hall offers COVID-19 updates
Peace Arch News (article)
February 22, 2021
Chamber of commerce town hall offers COVID-19 updates
BC Local News (article)
February 22, 2021
The 50 Women of Options: Michele Partridge
Surrey 604 (article)
February 18, 2021
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber's Business Excellence awards return in online format
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
February 3, 2021
ROTARY ROUNDUP: Nominations for Community Builder Business Award now open
Peace Arch News (article)
January 20, 2021
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2020 News
Leadership course offered through Chamber of Commerce builds resilience
Peace Arch News (article)
December 29, 2020
At least 108 Surrey businesses have enrolled in wage subsidy benefit
Peace Arch News (article)
December 23, 2020
Vaccines coming 'faster than expected' – Fraser Health services director
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
December 12, 2020
White Rock-based Hilarapy continues comedy-therapy online
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
December 9, 2020
South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce to host virtual COVID-19 town hall
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
December 4, 2020
Next $1.5 billion in B.C. COVID-19 cash 'prudent,' Horgan says
Peace Arch News (article)
December 4, 2020
Chamber offers online holiday support for local businesses
BC Local News (article)
December 3, 2020
Surrey council earmarks $1.8M in grants for community groups
Peace Arch News (article)
December 3, 2020
Ramona Kaptyn to run as Surrey Connect candidate in next election
Peace Arch News (article)
November 26, 2020
Public's adherence to COVID-19 orders key to small businesses' survival: Chamber
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
November 3, 2020
Hundreds of Canadian chambers support Surrey Board of Trade's call for pension fix
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
October 27, 2020
COLUMN: Extolling the virtues of the virtual
Peace Arch News (article)
October 22, 2020
Eight provincial candidates go head-to-head on screen in virtual debate
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
October 16, 2020
White Rock reconsiders colourful pier lighting display
Peace Arch News (article)
October 8, 2020
South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts election forum
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
October 5, 2020
COVID hammers border towns on both sides of the Canada-U.S. divide
Vancouver Sun (article)
September 27, 2020
Hospice work 'reminds you every day to be grateful'
Peace Arch News (article)
August 30, 2020
Hillcrest Bakery and Deli is now White Rock's oldest-established business
Peace Arch News (article)
August 21, 2020
White Rock Beer For The Pier to go on sale early this week
Surrey Now- Leader (article)
August 17, 2020
South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce to host 'Nine and Dine' golf event
Surrey Now- Leader (article)
August 2, 2020
White Rock parkade to re-open amid concerns over COVID-19 crowding
Peace Arch News (article)
July 28, 2020
'Big Spend' event encourages residents to buy from South Surrey, White Rock businesses
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
July 18, 2020
Re-opening of White Rock parkade awaits council decision
Peace Arch News (article)
July 17, 2020
Local business and journalism 'more important than ever' – Black Press CEO
Peace Arch News (article)
June 29, 2020
White Rock BIA facing $150,000 sponsorship funding shortfall
Peace Arch News (article)
June 25, 2020
Turning down work: CERB causing issues for some Semiahmoo Peninsula restaurants
Peace Arch News (article)
June 24, 2020
Black Press Media CEO to speak at South Surrey White Rock Chamber AGM
Peace Arch News (article)
June 16, 2020
Chamber townhall panelists share experiences, insights around racism
Peace Arch News (article)
June 15, 2020
'Not a joke': Promoter wants to rocket-launch man the length of White Rock pier
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 24, 2020
Surrey mayor should be transparent about any ties to city councillor's private business, critics say
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 22, 2020
White Rock mayor urges caution around relaxation of pandemic measures
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 18, 2020
Scholarship to honour White Rock's Cliff Annable launched
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 17, 2020
Cloverdale Chamber and BIA take steps to help businesses reopen
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
May 11, 2020
South Surrey-White Rock Chamber of Commerce to host virtual Town Hall Friday
Peach Arch News (article)
April 30, 2020
COVID-19: Daily update on the pandemic in Surrey, White Rock and beyond
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 30, 2020
White Rock-based Addicitve Comedy rebrands as 'Hilarapy'
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 13, 2020
COVID-19: Cancelled, postponed Surrey events due to coronavirus outbreak
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 11, 2020
Premeir John Horgan says Surrey is the 'hub of the Fraser Valley'
Peace Arch News (article)
March 10, 2020
UPDATE: Covid-19 concerns chamber to reschedule South Surrey business event
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
March 9, 2020
Business excellence on Semiahmoo Peninsula recognized at awards gala
Peace Arch News (article and photo gallery)
February 13, 2020
Chamber welcomes Chinese New Year
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
January 5, 2020
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2019 News
One year later: Looking back on the storm that broke the White Rock Pier
Surrey Now - Leader (photo gallery)
December 20, 2019
PHOTOS: White Rock Festival of Lights celebrated with a cheer
Surrey Now - Leader (photo gallery)
December 8, 2019
Jingle Bell, Festival of Lights events planned for White Rock
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
November 30, 2019
Yuletide spirit strong in White Rock Community Orchestra concert
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
November 30, 2019
Event set to light up White Rock's Memorial Park
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
November 12, 2019
White Rock mayor to deliver two State of the City addresses
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
October 27, 2019
South Surrey-White Rock chamber seeks business award nominees
Peace Arch News (article)
October 26, 2019
Voters pack first South Surrey-White Rock all candidates meeting
Cloverdale Reporter (article)
October 7, 2019
LGBTQ inclusion concerns prompt new location for White Rock all-candidates forum
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
September 26, 2019
Chefs for White Rock's Pier raises $100k
Peace Arch News (article)
September 19, 2019
All-candidates forums planned for South Surrey/White Rock
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
September 10, 2019
Google event coming to Surrey library
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
September 6, 2019
Chefs shop for White Rock Pier gala event
Peace Arch News (article)
August 29, 2019
Plans move ahead for White Rock multicultural festival
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
August 21, 2019
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Vikram Vij is lending his support to rebuilding the 2018 storm damaged White Rock Pier
Global News (video clip)
July 12, 2019
Des Cuisiniers Viennent en Aide à un Symbole de White Rock
Radio-Canada (audio clip)
July 12, 2019
Friends of the Pier Launch 'Chefs' Fundraiser for White Rock's Pier
Abbotsford News (article)
July 12, 2019
Friends of the Pier Launch New Fundraiser for White Rock's Pier
Surrey Now Leader (article)
July 12, 2019
Friends of the Pier Launch New Fundraiser for White Rock's Pier
Peace Arch News (article)
July 12, 2019
Chefs pitch in to help White Rock pier fundraising effort
CTV News (article)
July 11, 2019
South Surrey chefs cooking up plan to repair White Rock's pier
CBC Radio, The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn (audio clip)
July 11, 2019
Park and bio-diversity conservation land earmarked in South Surrey
Peace Arch News (article)
June 28, 2019
AGM highlights re-energized South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce
Surrey Now Leader (article)
June 27, 2019
Friends of the Pier
JoytvNEWS (video clip)
June 11, 2019
South Surrey & White Rock Chamber golf tournie in memory of Cliff Annable
Peace Arch News (article)
May 25, 2019
Fundraising campaign launched to rebuild White Rock's iconic pier
Peace Arch News (article)
May 2, 2019
Volunteers pledge to raise $2M for repairing White Rock Pier
CTV News (article)
May 2, 2019
Committee struck to fundraise for White Rock pier repairs
Surrey Now Leader (article)
March 19, 2019
Peninsula-based society encourages political engagement
Peace Arch News (article)
March 14, 2019
Former White Rock councilor Cliff Annable dies
Vancouver Sun (article)
March 6, 2019
THE SCENE - Arts and Entertainment on the Semiahmoo Peninsula
Surrey Now Leader (article)
February 28, 2019
Business community feted in anniversary event
Peace Arch News (article)
February 21, 2019
Pulse Mornings with Ritu Khanna from South Surrey/White Rock Chamber of Commerce
107.7 Pulse FM (audio clip)
February 19, 2019
White Rock pier repair should be an infrastructure priority – Scheer
Peace Arch News (article)
February 1, 2019
Pulse Mornings with South Surrey/White Rock MP Gordie Hogg and Ritu Khanna
107.7 Pulse FM (audio clip)
January 11, 2019
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2018 News
SBOT CEO 'disappointed' as Surrey council moves to cut $30K from proposed grant
Peace Arch News (article)
December 13, 2018
South Surrey students aim to spice up peers' taste buds and promote business
Peace Arch News (article)
November 19, 2018
Businesses ready to work with new councils
Surrey Now Leader (article)
October 30, 2018
Change continuing theme for White Rock mayoralty candidates
Peace Arch News (article)
October 16, 2018
White Rock mayoralty candidates push for change
Peace Arch News (article)
October 12, 2018
White Rock candidates target affordable housing
Surrey Now Leader (article)
October 10, 2018
White Rock incumbents defend record as challengers call for change
Peace Arch News (article)
October 4, 2018
South Surrey focus for mayoral hopefuls
Surrey Now - Leader (article)
October 4, 2018
Officials break ground for 3 towers in White Rock
Surrey Now Leader (article)
September 27, 2018
Business groups announce public debates for mayoral candidates only
Peace Arch News (article)
September 14, 2018
Google event coming to Surrey library
Surrey Now Leader (article)
September 6, 2018
New head of SS/WR chamber says role is 'a natural fit'
Surrey Now Leader (article)
July 19, 2018
Annable, Bali receive White Rock city recognition
Surrey Now Leader (article)
July 11, 2018Annable to retire as SS-WR Chamber executive director
Peace Arch News (article)
April 24, 2018Top Peninsula business people, organizations recognized
Peace Arch News (article)
February 2, 2018Civic cannabis plan gets the attention of White Rock business groups
Peace Arch News (article)
January 20, 2018South Surrey/White Rock chamber announces business-award nominees
Peace Arch News (article)
January 19, 2018 -
2017 News
White Rock's Giraffe Restaurant permanently closes doors
Peace Arch News (article)
November 30, 2017
Five vie to represent White Rock
Peace Arch News (article)
July 28, 2017
Chamber member disputes legality of AGM
Peace Arch News (article)
June 21, 2017
