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Chamber in the News
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The South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce is very active in the community and regularly gets mentioned in the news. Browse through our archives to learn about our past activities and stay up to date with our most recent developments.
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2021 News
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, 2018
Annable to retire as SS-WR Chamber executive director
Peace Arch News (article)
April 24, 2018
Top Peninsula business people, organizations recognized
Peace Arch News (article)
February 2, 2018
Civic cannabis plan gets the attention of White Rock business groups
Peace Arch News (article)
January 20, 2018
South Surrey/White Rock chamber announces business-award nominees
Peace Arch News (article)
January 19, 2018
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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