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Keeping up with growth in White Rock and South Surrey

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often refer to White Rock as â€˜the hole in the sky,â€™ as the city is often bright and sunny while the rest of the Lower Mainland is covered by cloud.

and fabulous shops and services, the area has

But the climate and shopping destinations are

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big-city amenities.

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Lush, wooded areas, small creeks and rivers are enjoyed all year round thanks to the moderate

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Peninsula businesses continue to evolve Accounting for 98 per cent of the “White Rock’s predominant inbusinesses in Canada, small- to dustry was and still is tourism and medium-sized businesses are the unfortunately, this has been an area backbone of the national, as well as of relative stagnation in recent years local, economies. In fact, according due to the failing U.S. economy,” he to Sage Hill Community Futures De- said. velopment Corporation, small- and “[This] has seen a reluctance of medium-sized businesses contribute Americans to spend their vacation about 50 per cent of our country’s dollars north of the border.” gross domestic product. However, Sixsmith, who owns We also know that innovative and Slainte By the Pier restaurant on Maresilient Canadian entrepreneurs rine Drive, added that White Rock help to create jobs, encourage com- is still “one of the most exciting and petitiveness and strengthen comdiverse” dining-out destinations in munities. Therefore, with the the Lower Mainland. country as a whole expected “Marine Drive supports a to see moderate growth this vast selection of eclectic year, area business leaders eateries and the natural are working hard to enbeauty of Semiahmoo Bay sure local business owners guarantees that any visithroughout White Rock and tor will have a memorable South Surrey have the supexperience on the golden port they need to grow and shores of the Pacific Rim.” Anita Huberman prosper. “We’ve had a tremendous “Businesses on the Peningrowth, [but] we’ve had a sula have grown at a steady movement of where that pace,” said Anita Huberman, growth is and it’s changed CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. the chemistry on the White “Based upon City of Surrey Rock side,” added Gary business license statistics, 17 Hollick, president of South per cent of the city’s busiSurrey & White Rock Chamnesses are in South Surrey ber of Commerce. and 32 per cent of the busi“As you can see, there is Jack Sixsmith nesses are in Newton. These a struggle on Johnston Hill numbers represent the two and we’ve got a lot of busihighest ratios of business nesses closing and changgrowth in Surrey. We see ing, and it has put a lot of business continuing to grow pressure on our Peninsula in the Peninsula over the that needs to be addressed. next five years.” What we need to do is bring According to Huberman, the solos together and say Surrey’s economy is pow‘let’s all get on the same ered by a range of industries song sheet and win this’ and Gary Hollick – many of them, she says, ‘let’s win the community are operating on the Peninover as a destination.’ That sula: clean energy, finance, takes leadership and I hope insurance and real estate, this chamber can embrace high technology, advanced that with this area. We manufacturing, education, shouldn’t let the best part of health, agriculture and arts. our community burn out.” Yet, while new business Other issues challengdevelopments continue to ing the Peninsula business expand in South Surrey, Jack community, according to Laura Thibeault Hollick, include the natural Sixsmith, president of the White Rock Business Imevolution of how businesses provement Association (BIA), operate and market themsays the outlook is not quite as rosy selves. “We’re finding that business south of 16 Avenue. is being done in a different way

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Businesses in the area are focusing on online tools to reach their consumers. now – in the sense that people are but local businesses are working shopping things to death on the Intogether to find ways to combat that ternet and they’re ordering online.” and maintain the sense of commuhe said. nity many residents have come to “If I had one piece of advice for rely on,” she said. businesses, it would be to pay atDespite these concerns, however, tention to social media [and] the Thibeault says OPBA membership way people are starting to do busihas been steadily increasing in the ness. You can’t stop the way things last five years. evolve, you can’t change the inevi“City of Surrey statistics showed a table.” However, he notes business couple of years ago that there are owners can “get ahead of it” and about 500 home-based businesses “be proactive instead of reactive.” in this area and that seems to be a Through its social ❝You can’t stop the recurring trend.” media campaign, the way things evolve, Hollick says the key to Surrey Board of Trade is creating a strong busiyou can’t change the ness community and a currently offering cominevitable.❞ plimentary assistance place that people are Gary Hollick to any business in need proud to call home is of help with its social working together, adding media marketing strategies. And that as the fourth-largest chamber in as part of its value-added member British Columbia, the South Surrey benefits package, South Surrey & & White Rock Chamber of ComWhite Rock Chamber of Commerce merce can utilize its strength in is offering new members enhanced numbers to advocate on important website listings and between 26 and issues that affect the business com52 weeks of email flash advertising. munity and larger community as a Cross-border shopping is another whole. major concern of the Peninsula “We have a membership of 700 business community, says Laura people that are working to do all Thibeault, Ocean Park Business Asthe right things for community and sociation (OPBA) past-president and we’ve got to go out and advocate secretary. and work with those governments “It’s always a struggle to overcome to make sure that we’re creating people’s tendency to shop across all the things that build a vibrant the border, or at the ‘big box’ stores, community.”

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With growth comes change, publisher from her long-time role as and as the Semiahmoo Peninsula advertising manager, says one thing community continues to grow, there has not changed: the paper’s caring have been changes for the Peace connection with its readers. Arch News, too. “Our entire office is involved in One, the move to new offices in our community and that can be Grandview Corners in 2009, seen in our sponsorships, was itself a symptom of our attendance at, and our growth; the former White reporting of events.” Rock venue simply could no Walters notes the paper longer keep pace with the has achieved best in its paper’s evolving operations. distribution class at the In addition, in November B.C. and Yukon Community Rita Walters 2010, the Peace Arch News Newspaper Awards two – for close to 40 years the years running, and is judged paper of record in South Surrey and one of the nation’s top newspapers. White Rock – began delivering to Additionally, PAN writers have a larger geographical area. Some received several international first37,400 households now receive place awards over the years. the paper, a number publisher Rita “Being part of a great team is an Walters estimates is growing by close honour and a privilege. I think each to 1,000 homes a year. and every one of us feels that way. “ Another significant change could Progress has also meant changes not be anticipated. The tragic loss of in the way people receive news. Linda Klitch – publisher of the paper Walters notes Peace Arch News has for 10 years – on Sept. 26, 2011, was adapted to also serve readers online an undeniable blow to each member and through social media – but of the Peace Arch News team. adds it’s clear printed community But Walters, who was promoted to publications can continue to thrive.

ver the past 25 years, we have seen a surge of development activity – both residential and commercial – which has created a wealth of new em employment and business opportunities. With urban growth, comes new and improved services to education, healthcare, recreation, arts and entertainment, fire and policing. Our cultural diversity is also growing, all of which contribute to the social fabric of our community. As we look forward, I feel it will be important to expand and improve upon our community services, our diversity and our family values. The Semiahmoo Peninsula has been my home for the past 65 years and continues to be one of the most desirable places in Canada to live, work and raise a family.

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‘Smart development’ at Morgan Crossing Following a development boom, South Surrey has evolved into a vibrant metropolitan centre attracting visitors from all over the Lower Mainland. The boom has resulted in a thriving economy for the region, including housing, recreation, infrastructure and business. One of the successful results of the development boom is Morgan Crossing, the housing and retail mixed development located in Grandview Heights at Highway 99 and 24 Avenue. Completed in September 2010 by developer Larco Investments, Morgan Crossing’s unique village-style shopping centre, which includes 430,000 sq.-ft. of retail space as well as 457

residential units, is based on the concept of “new urbanism.” Ideals for the concept include walkability, connectivity, mixed-used and diversity, character, architecture and design, community structure and public space, high density, being eco-friendly and sustainable and maintaining a highquality of life. According to Morgan Crossing’s website, new urbanists “wanted to build walkable communities with a diverse range of everyday needs, services and amenities nearby.” Rick Amantea, Vice President of Larco Investments, said that South Surrey was an ideal location for the concept, which had already been implemented at Park Royal shopping centre, see page 8

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tination for shoppers from all over the Peninsula. Karen Donald, property manager for The Shops at Morgan Crossing, said another reason the location is so popular is due to the establishment of community ties. “We strive to give back to the community and build relationships with community-based events that bring people in,” she said. And it’s not just Peninsula residents who are drawn to the unique shopping destination. Donald said that there have been visitors coming from as far as Maple Ridge, Tsawwassen and Richmond. “Our growth in the last two years has been phenomenal. I think that people are attracted to not only the shops, but many of our events,” she said, noting the shopping complex is dog-friendly with WiFi access throughout. This year, The Shops at Morgan Crossing became home to one of four freestanding Calvin Klein stores in Canada, even more evidence that the local shopping destination is appealing to not only consumers, but companies. “I think the shops have really developed into the downtown core of South Surrey, which didn’t exist before,” Donald said. She also revealed that there will be more shops coming to Morgan Crossing and three new restaurants.

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Morgan Heights now a ‘distinct’ neighbourhood Seconds away from Morgan Crossing lies the subdivision of Morgan Heights. Seven years ago, the entire neighbourhood, located in the northwest corner of the larger Grandview Heights consisted of fewer than 80 individual properties. Following South Surrey’s development boom, a new Neighbourhood Concept Plan was approved by the city allowing the building of townhomes and rowhomes, beginning the drastic change seen in Grandview Heights today. “Seven years ago this was a residential area. Southridge was completely surrounded by greenspace and houses on large lots. Now there are big box stores, mini-malls, apartments, townhouses, houses – you name it. It’s a distinct community in it’s own right,” said Realtor Kathleen Thomas. Having amenities so close by in Grandview Corners and Morgan Crossing, including restaurants, a pub and gym, have lured more people – both young and old – to the area, said Thomas. “We see people from all walks of life moving here,” she said. “The condos at Morgan Crossing really appeal to the younger buyers as they are more affordable and are in a neighbourhood that has more

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Development set to continue in Grandview Grandview Heights has seen a huge boom of development in the last ﬁve years. The neighbourhood, located east of Sunnyside and south of Kensington Prairie, has been the site for residential and commercial development, including Grandview Corners. Like Morgan Crossing, Grandview Corners offers a pleasant outdoor shopping experience with public spaces which evoke a main street ambiance. Comprising more than 70 different stores and services ranging from clothes, home furnishings and casual bistros, the mega shopping centre spans 50 acres is anchored by Home Depot and Wal-Mart, and is expected to continue expanding. The 550,000 sq. ft development, located at the intersection of 160 Street and 24 Avenue, has been in negotiations with Loblaws since 2006, after building of the Real Canadian Superstore halted in April. At the time, Loblaw Properties’

Lori Stene told the Peace Arch News, construction had stopped due to rising building costs. Neither parties responded to Peace Arch News’ requests for comment on the matter. A huge section of green space, bordering Redwood Park to the South, 176 Street to the west, angling to 32 Avenue to the north and 184 Street to the east, is set to be paved for residential development as part of the Neighbourhood Concept Plan for Grandview Heights Area #4. The NCP includes 487 acres of property in South Surrey and will include some multi-family residential, making room for 8,000 to 9,000 people. The Grandview Heights area is also the location for a proposed 50-metre pool. The pool, which is estimated to cost about $53 million, would be built at the corner of 24 Avenue and 168 Street.

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A slew of commercial projects are set to begin in the Rosemary Heights area.

Commercial projects planned for Rosemary Rosemary Heights has been an creased the appeal for young famiarea undergoing change for more lies taking the middle step before than a decade, with new developmoving to a full house. ment, both commercial and resi“It’s a family area and everything dential. is close by and quite affordable,” New homes have been centered Goodall said. mostly – but not completely – in And of course, great amenities are the eastern portion of just steps away. Even in the Rosemary Heights with neighbourhood there is a significant residential small commercial complex development occurring with a grocery store, dry with construction of four cleaner and a “really good projects, adding 224 townsushi place.” houses and 150 apartment “You can’t go too far wrong units to the area. with it,” Goodall said. “It’s a According to the City great area.” Steve Goodall of Surrey, the Rosemary Business park development Heights population is has also occurred in Roseexpected to more than double from mary Heights. 1,200 in 2006 to 2,900 in 2031. According to the city, the RoseThe location of Rosemary Heights mary Heights Business Park (77 was the main driver for buyers, acres) is located centrally in South with areas to shop, like South Point Surrey and is bounded by 32 AvShopping Exchange Centre, close enue to the north, Morgan Creek to by, as well as freeway access. the south, 156 Street to the east and “It’s perfect for a commuter, which Highway 99 to the west. many people are,” said Steve The area is projected to accommoGoodall, a local real estate agent. date approximately 1.05 million sq. “It’s close to everything like shopft. of business floor area and 3,650 ping, nice restaurants and fast food. jobs. Everything is self-contained and in According to the city’s online browalking distance.” chure, the Neighbourhood CommuIn 2008, Rosemary Heights added nity Plan “envisages a business park a new $10.9-million elementary that will accommodate low-impact school, which included features businesses such as high-tech insuch as reduced energy use, water dustries, research and development efficiency and effective ventilation. companies, light manufacturing and The addition of the school has incorporate head offices.”

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Douglas community slated for urbanization One of the newest and most exciting emerging communities on the Peninsula, this quaint familyfriendly area is surrounded by more than a dozen parks, including the stunning Peace Arch Provincial Park, and is a stone’s throw away from Peace Portal Golf Course, the Meridian Golf Par 3 and Hazelmere Golf Course. Its unique natural character — including well-treed corridors and a salmon-bearing river — is further enhanced by heritage-style homes showcasing architectural highlights such as shiplap siding, tapered porch columns and decorative beams and brackets. Located from 0 Avenue to 4 Avenue, between Highway 99 and 176 Street, Douglas is adjacent to the U.S.-Canada border. Taking shape with a mix of small-lot single family homes and town homes, the area is

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Agricultural focus in Hazelmere area The nearby, equally beautiful, Hazelmere area (located east of 176 Street) is designated â€œruralâ€? in the regional growth plan so there is no major development proposed or planned for this area in the next ďŹ ve years. However, as one of the earliest parts of Surrey to be settled and farmed, it enjoys a rich community history. Settlement of the area, which at the time was called Hallâ€™s Prairie, began around 1878. By the next year, it had become one of four small communities in the district. In 1884, one of the early settlers, Henry T. Thrift, took up land in the Southwest Quarter Section of Section 16, Township 7. On the property he found ponds and many hazel bushes so he named the homestead â€œHazelmere.â€? Soon after, a school, store, church and post ofďŹ ce were built. Over the years, the

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Many projects planned throughout Cloverdale One of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland, Cloverdale – home of the Cloverdale Rodeo and Fraser Downs racetrack and casino – has experienced signiﬁcant change in the last ﬁve years. Plans are currently underway for Cloverdale West Village, a unique new development offering an “urban” mix of housing options, including row houses, townhouses and apartments. The area will feature a public plaza, offering retail shops and services, as well as new green space and wetland. In addition to the new 65,000 sq.-ft. Cloverdale Recreation Centre, which opened in 2011, Cloverdale is proud to have a number of projects in the works: a new state-of-the-art animal shelter;

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Business park has spurred development Located in south-east Surrey, Campbell Heights continues to offer a picturesque mix of residential acreage properties and agricultural land. However, the most recent highlighted development is the Campbell Heights Business Park, including the Campbell Heights North expansion, which at full build-out, is expected to create 20,000 jobs in Surrey. Offering green ﬁeld development and large footprint opportunities, which are in limited supply in Metro Vancouver, the Campbell Heights Business Park covers a total of 1,900 acres (768.902 ha). Several major development companies, including the Beedie Group, have purchased properties in the area to accommodate their own built-tosuit clients. Signiﬁcant construction has occurred since the opening of the business park with more than

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and recreational offerings — many within walking distance of the major residential areas. First settled in 1866 by Irish immigrant James Johnston and, later, Henry Sullivan, the expanding community’s rich heritage is reﬂected in its tight-knit neighbourhood feel. Young families looking for a unique and relatively affordable neighbourhood are being drawn to the trendy new Sullivan Station area.

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EXQUISITE INTERIOR DETAILS Inside, the Sausalito offers unique open ﬂoor plans with exquisite details. Contemporary washroom designs feature innovative creations such as a frameless wedge-shaped glass shower that was inspired by the triangular lines of a boat sail. Sleek modern kitchens are appointed with the most desirable materials such as stainless steel, brushed nickel, granite and quartz. With a total of only 23 condominium suites being offered, the Sausalito is an exclusive opportunity for new homebuyers seeking the dreamy lifestyle of ocean-view living. Judging by the buzz being generated, those homes will be snatched up quickly. For more information, call Century 21 Seaside Realty 604-531-2200 or Edith Ducan 604-536-1999. Visit online at beachsidewhiterock.com The Sausalito presentation centre is open daily (except Friday) from 2pm-4pm and is located at 14955 Victoria Ave, White Rock, British Columbia.

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Panorama area sought-after neighbourhood Formerly known as Colebrook, Panorama Ridge is south of Newton, overlooking the Mud Bay Flats. Like Sullivan Heights, Panorama Ridge has grown considerably with a great deal of residential development taking place around the Tong Louie Family YMCA. An attractive community with excellent recreational amenities and quick access to all the main thoroughfares, the area is one of the fastest growing business hubs in Metro Vancouver and is now

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home to an expanded executive business centre along 152 Street, directly south of Highway 10. A number of new elementary and secondary schools have been built to accommodate the area’s growing population. Home prices start in the mid- to high-$300,000s to well above $2,000,000. Boasting executive homes on acreage, the area west of King George Boulevard has become popular with afﬂuent Lower Mainland home buyers. Its proximity to a variety of shops and services, along with expansive views of the ALR, Mount Baker, the ocean and Olympic Mountains, make it one of the Peninsula’s most unique and sought-after neighbourhoods.

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As more development continues in the Panorama area, more people are hoping to call it home.

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Development surge planned for Newton The South Newton Neighbourhood Concept Plan area comprises approximately 485 hectares (1,200 acres) of land and is characterized by small acreages and a number of established suburban and urban subdivisions. It is home to Surrey City Hall, as well as the city’s main RCMP detachment, which recently underwent a 34,000 sq.-ft. expansion. Accommodating close to 300 employees, the RCMP annex was built to LEED silver standards, incorporating the latest in green technology and standards for construction and facility management. The new facility was named after Frank B. Pearson, a former Surrey RCMP ofﬁcer, and features new public art.

The City of Surrey anticipates additional development in the area, including the re-development of the old market at 64 Avenue and King George Boulevard, business and industrial development along 64 Avenue, and residential development near the neighbourhood schools. Based on the proposed Land Use Plan, it is estimated that the South Newton Neighbourhood Concept Plan area will accommodate approximately 6,200 new housing units with an estimated population of 17,434 at build-out. While single family residential will be the predominant land use in this new urban neighbourhood, the plan provides for a signiﬁcant amount of multiple residential housing in the form of townhouses.

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Perfect market for strata ofÀce space The Peninsula has proven to be the perfect market for strata ofÀce space. In the last three years, South Surrey and White Rock have been a hub of development, both commercial, retail and residential, which is why Elkay Developments Ltd. strategically chose the area for it’s strata ofÀce project. With 72,000 sq. ft of ofÀce space, the Grandview Business Centre is the biggest completed strata ofÀce building in Surrey and one of the largest in Metro Vancouver. The development was one of the Àrst strata ofÀce projects in South Surrey of

this scale. In July 2011, the Grandview Business Centre was complete, and is now more than 95 per cent sold and leased. The outstanding popularity of the centre comes as a result of businesses determining it makes more sense to own ofÀce space instead of renting. That, and the addition of historically low interest rates, making banks more willing to lend to owner occupiers, has contributed to the appeal of strata ofÀces, which is evident with their increased presence in the Fraser Valley.

“Owning the ofÀce will work for those with predictable growth. Doctors or dentists, for example, will spend their entire career in one space and they spend a lot of money to improve their ofÀce space,” said Gord MacPhereson of Re/MAX Commercial Advantage. “But at the end of their careers, they don’t have anything to show for the improvements they’ve put into their ofÀces. If they own, after 20 years there are no ongoing costs for renting or mortgage.” Located two blocks from Grandview Corners, the largest unenclosed retail development in

the province, the Grandview Business Centre is conveniently located steps away from restaurants and shopping, and includes more than 3 parking stalls per 1,000 sq. ft. – perfect for tenants and clients alike. To meet demand, the development’s second stage, the four-storey, 80,000 sq. ft. Croydon Business Centre, located directly north of the Grandview Business Centre, is set to begin in the coming weeks, with occupancy expected for summer 2013.

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Residents work to keep village quality Bounded by water on three sides, residential development in the Ocean Park area has primarily consisted of “in-ﬁll” development, in which larger parcels of land have been subdivided into smaller residential lots. Certain areas of Ocean Park, however, have been restricted to further subdivision in order to retain the “park-like” feel of the area. In November 2008, Surrey City Council approved the Kwomais Point Park Master Plan. The highlights of the plan include the preservation of Kwomais Lodge and Sanford Hall as community facilities for public use, three viewing platforms, a community picnic shelter, a labyrinth, extensive natural area preservation and enhancement, and a repositioned park entry at the intersection of Marine Drive and 128 Street. Many of the older Ocean Park

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Town Centre shows off focus on arts culture Visitors and residents alike are sure to appreciate City of Surrey’s arts, culture and beautification initiatives in the works for South Surrey Town Centre. In addition to “greening” the community through median landscaping, flower beds and tree planting, the city plans to install a pebble mosaic border, designed by artist Glen Anderson, to a new sidewalk along 16 Avenue. The public art piece will feature characteristics of the Semiahmoo Trail. An initiative to increase art space in South Surrey will also begin this year. The first phase features a 3,500 to 4,000 sq.-ft. expansion to the South Surrey Recreation Centre, while Phase Two includes the creation of a new arts centre on 152 Street. The new facility will include instructional and studio areas, as

well as space for performing and visual arts. In 2011, Green over Grey designers installed a “living wall” on the outside of Semiahmoo Library and RCMP Facility. At 3,000 sq.-ft. with more than 10,000 plants, the unique design is the largest of its kind in North America. Nearby Semiahmoo Shopping Centre completed a major interior renovation in 2010 and today boasts 75 stores and services throughout 253,017 sq. ft. of retail and commercial space. New stores to the centre include Cheryl’s Trading Post (authentic indigenous art, gifts and crafts), LaBella (fashion for women) and, opening in May: Boutique Vasanji (contemporary fashion for women, men and children) and YOLO (casual fashion for women and men). Leases are currently in negotiation for two additional new stores set to open early summer 2012.

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CELEBRATING OUR 30TH YEAR IN THE COMMUNITY! Thank You White Rock/South Surrey for your continued support For 30 years, the team at Cammack and Company, Notaries Public, has been providing exceptional service to the residents on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. Specializing in drafting and recording legal documents, Roy Cammack and his staff offer a wide range of professional legal services not available at other Notary offices, in a friendly and efficient manner. As a long-time White Rock resident, Roy knows the importance of building relationships with clients while providing accurate and thorough service. Among services available are documents for Real Estate Transactions, Mortgages, Land Development, and personal documentation such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements and Advance Directives. “We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality service, delivered by the most competent and caring staff,” he said. “I am somewhat of a perfectionist, which at times may be trying for others, but in the end, we know it’s for the best.” One of the most important services Roy and his team provide is assistance navigating through the pages of legal jargon and terminology. By drafting a document in Plain English, clients can be more informed about what they are signing. “We want to make it understandable so our clients are always very comfortable,” Roy said. Walking into the office, it’s easy to see why Cammack and Company has been successful for three decades. The warm, inviting atmosphere created by front-end staff and Dawn, Roy’s wife and business partner, helps put clients at ease. “Dawn is my right-hand person,” Roy said. “I couldn’t be where I am today without her.” This year, the community has taken notice of the exceptional client care offered by Roy and his team, when he was named the “Outstanding Business Person of the Year” by the South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce. “It is great to work in the community you live and with a community that knows you,” Roy said.

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South Point area include a planned Polygon homes development at the corner of 32 Avenue and 152 Street). Also nearby is the new Pioneer Pedestrian and Cycling Overpass over Highway 99 at 35 Avenue. It connects neighbourhoods on both sides of the highway to regional cycling routes, and will eventually connect to the U.S. border. The overpass is part of a suite of pedestrian and cycling projects in the Lower Mainland, which include 29 km of greenway pathways and 92 km of on-street bike lanes.

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City centre continues to reach new heights White Rock has come a long way from being touted as a resort town. In the last five years, it has seen substantial development in it’s city centre, including the Miramar development by Bosa Properties. Two buildings have already been built in White Rock’s core, west of Johnston Road between Russell and Thrift avenues, housing 225 residential units above ground-level retail and a second level of office space. The landmark development is complemented by White Rock’s new 12,000sq. ft. community centre, located on it’s ground floor. Paul Stanton, director of planning and development, said the second phase of the project will most likely begin in 2013, and will include more residential and

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Construction of the first phase of the Miramar development finished in 2009, one phase remains. commercial space. “There are two more buildings to be constructed with 248 residential units, plus a commercial plaza to replace the existing one,” he said. But it’s not just Miramar that is taking White Rock to new heights.

Epta Properties’ Avra development, currently under construction at 1456 Johnston Ave., will include 17-story residential towers and 104 residential units. “They have begun forming and pouring the tenth ﬂoor this week,” Stanton said. The two-phase project will

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and the next phase will be 15 stories, with 110 units, and will be a mix of townhouse and high rise,” Stanton said. Since 2006, White Rock’s population has been on the rise, with an increase of more than three per cent, and it is expected to continue it’s upward trend. In order to keep up with the demand, residential development as well as commercial development has evolved, including major upgrades to Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, such as new ﬂoors, ceilings, lighting, washrooms, food court, and the children’s play area Although the shopping mall is technically a part of Surrey, it rests directly on the border with White Rock, and is home to many White Rock businesses.

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Clear visions guide growth of the region Good vision is crucial to the sucSouth Surrey Recreation Centre, the cess of any city, just ask Surrey recently opened fire hall and comMayor Dianne Watts or her munity centre in South SurWhite Rock counterpart, rey and additional schools Mayor Wayne Baldwin. that are planned for the area. For Watts, the vision for For Baldwin, the task of the City of Surrey has been sustainable growth is a bit clear: it’s time for sustaintricky, as White Rock lacks able growth. room for development. “In terms of development The answer has been Dianne Watts in South Surrey, I would say density (with the building of that we have worked with high-rises) and redevelopproperty owners and the ment of older homes. community to have the best “We have limited room for possible outcome,” she said. growth, so we’ll be confined “We want to make sure to apartments, condos and that as housing is built and more townhomes,” he said, businesses open, one of the noting that single-family key areas is to ensure there homes were not the focus of are enough facilities to acthe city. “We want to make Wayne Baldwin comodate the influx.” the area very walkable and Referring to her six-year we hope to attract people Build Surrey program, Watts points who want to do as much as they out the planned expansion of the can, without using their cars.”

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Extensive upgrades help the hospital maintain a high level of patient care.

Peace Arch Hospital continues growing Health and wellness have long been a top priority for residents on the Peninsula. In fact, it was 1922 when nurse Gertrude MacMillan arrived in the White Rock area and began working with Dr. Fred Sinclair, a doctor labouring single-handedly to meet the medical needs of this growing community. Together they established the community’s ﬁrst hospital — in Gertrude’s home! It wasn’t until 1947 that the White Rock Hospital Society was formed to build and operate a new hospital. The following year the hospital’s auxiliary was established and enthusiastically embarked on a fundraising campaign for this new and exciting community project. In 1951, local resident Amy Weatherby donated a 5.5-acre building site and the B.C. government gave permission to build a hospital if the local community could raise one-third of the cost. The fundraising was a success and a new 45-bed hospital was ofﬁcially opened on August 25, 1954. Other health facilities followed. The society purchased the Berkley

Building in 1967 as an extended care unit and, in 1968, it constructed the six-storey acute care south building. Society Chair Robert Hassell was the visionary who championed the idea of building two additional shelled-in floors, making it a relatively simple matter of finishing them off in future years. An additional 150-extended care beds were opened in 1987 within the Weatherby Pavilion. In 1988, Peace Arch Hospital Foundation (now Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation) was established and assumed many of the responsibilities of the former hospital society. Under the new foundation, the North Tower addition took place in 1993. Once again, two floors (the fifth and sixth) were shelled in to allow for future expansion. In 1993, diagnostic and support services were expanded and, in 1996, a new 150-bed extended care unit was constructed. In 2007, the foundation launched a $32-million fundraising campaign, which has since provided for the completion of the hospital’s shelled see page 31

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New centre a ‘beacon’ for health promotion patients who require time-sensitive from page 30 in fifth and sixth floors (adding more follow-up care from Peace Arch acute care space), a new maternity Hospital, as well as to help commuward featuring eight single-family nity members who do not already birthing rooms, a new MRI, as well have a family physician to connect as the development of White Rock’s with available general practitioners. new Centre for Active Living (CAL), Dr. Grace Park, medical direca collaborative initiative that not tor of Fraser Health’s home health only gained worldwide attention program, says that the need for this for its common-sense, pro-active kind of easy-access, multidisciapproach to health care, but also plinary clinic became clear when for being an excellent example of doctors began seeing patients make government and non-government multiple trips to Peace Arch Hospiorganizations working together to tal’s emergency department. support the needs of its community “We were seeing more and more members. people who didn’t have “To my knowledge, it ❝By working to- a family physician but is the first facility of its gether...Peace Arch who had complex health kind in the province,” Hospital Founda- issues,” says Park. said Surrey-White Rock “They would use walktion can develop a in clinics as their famMLA Gordon Hogg, road map for the ily doctor, resulting in who showcased the concept at a World future.❞ fragmented, episodic Health Organization care. And if things really Kevin Falcon event. weren’t going well, they’d “It is a beacon for health promogo to the hospital.” tion. It allows us to make that paraCurrently, the Peace Arch Hosdigm shift. Health care costs are pital emergency department sees rising exorbitantly [so] it has a fiscal between 100 and 125 patients a imperative but, most importantly, it day. Although the 19-bed facility shows how we want our commuwas built to accommodate 20,000 nity to reflect the way [in which] we patient visits, last year it received care for each other.” more than 40,000 visits — a numThe development of the $6.5 milber projected to increase to 60,000 lion centre — a combined expanby 2030. sion of the Mel Edwards Centre (a With the help of the recently comcardiac rehabilitation facility) and missioned Master Concept Plan the Peace Arch Curling Centre — for Peace Arch Hospital, Fraser was supported by the Government Health and Peace Arch Hospital of Canada, the Province of British and Community Health Foundation Columbia, Fraser Health, the City are working in close partnership of White Rock, White Rock South to advance the case for emergency Surrey Community Foundation, department expansion. Peace Arch Curling Centre and the “With a growing and aging popumany community donations made lation, we need to ensure that the to Peace Arch Hospital and Comlong-term future of our health care munity Health Foundation’s Partners facilities and services remains susIn Caring campaign. tainable so that we can meet with The Primary Care Access Clinic the increases in demand,” said Min(PCAC), a pilot project for a proister of Finance and Deputy Premier vincial initiative to connect BritKevin Falcon. ish Columbians with primary care “By working together on a master physicians, recently moved into the plan for the hospital site, Governfacility. ment, Fraser Health and the Peace The clinic’s primary objectives are Arch Hospital Foundation can deto temporarily support “unattached” velop the road map for the future.”

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Rec centre set to expand from page 32 available at Kent Street Activity Centre, Centennial Arena and the Centre for Active Living, Peninsula residents looking for unique recreational opportunities can check out a plethora of activities at the new White Rock Community Centre, located at 15154 Russell Ave. The bright new facility offers a variety of interesting ﬁtness classes, including yoga, Brazilian dance, Tai Chi, Chi Gong and “total-body” workout. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Centennial Park’s new rubber oval track surface. Designed for all-weather use, the new surface provides improved resilience, safety and traction. The steps and trails throughout the park have also been recently upgraded, as has the batting cage, which is now available for yearround practice. Through its Build Surrey program, the City of Surrey has been working on implementing a number of capi-

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Pacific Heights elemntary replaced two older elementary schools in 2006.

Surrey school district breaking the mould With 124 schools located in Surrey The $7.7-million school replaced and White Rock, serving more than Grandview Heights Elementary 69,000 students, the Surrey School and Kensington Prairie Elementary District has the largest student and is equipped with the Lower enrolment in B.C. and is one of Mainland’s first elementary school the few growing districts in the saltwater aquarium. province. The following year, White Rock Laurae McNally, chairperson of the Elementary was opened, replacing board, said that while many schools the nearly century-old school that in the province are facing closures was located at Fir Street. due to a lack of students, Surrey In 2008, Rosemary Heights continues to expand. Elementary opened in South Surrey. “We don’t fit the In addition, a ❝We are unique in the replacement school for mould of the rest of B.C.,” she said. fact that we are grow- the Sunnyside area – at “We are unique in ing, and growing so 15955 28 Ave. – has the fact that we are been given approval rapidly.❞ growing, and growing and is expected to be Laurae McNally so rapidly.” completed in the fall of Because of the 2013. high demand, the Surrey has a The new school will have a sophisticated planning model that capacity of 40 full-day prethe province uses as a reference for kindergarten, 60 full-day other districts, McNally said. kindergarten and 350 Grade 1-7 “We have tons of experience student spaces. building schools – decades of And the growth continues, experience,” she said. “Our McNally said, adding that the turnaround time is really quick.” district is amassing land for a new Part of the reason behind the quick high school in the Grandview turnout time is the use of existing Heights area to relieve Earl Marriott. school plans that are tweaked to “We still have to get government accommodate topography. approval for building, but we have According to McNally, saving and approval to purchase the site,” reusing architectural plans cuts McNally said. “We are lobbying as down on time and money. hard as we can to get these projects “There’s no point in reinventing the up and running. wheel. If it works, it works. And then “The area is growing so fast. Surrey we’re off and running,” she said. has about 900 new residents a In 2006, Pacific Heights month, with seven per cent under Elementary was added to the the age of 19. We need these school district. buildings.”

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Prices for detached homes have gone up home with typical characteristics in from page 36 a given area – in March 2007 was “It’s no ﬂuke at all, we have to $702,000 and in March 2012 was hand it to the mayor. Her team up to $908,000. articulates a vision of putting town Price comparison for single family centres in Surrey, and she respects detached homes in four key development and realtors,” sub-areas in South Surrey he said. and White Rock that have As for the future, Olson experienced growth and desaid he is not sure what the velopment are also up from region will look like in ﬁve 2007. years, but said he believes In the Grandview Corners there is tremendous potenarea, homes have gone up tial for growth. $183,000, from $1,055,000 “It’s impossible to specuto $1,238,000. Homes in late, I don’t have a crystal Scott Olson the Morgan Creek area have ball. I have to default again gone up from $786,000 to to the mayors,” he said. $1,015,000 – a total of $229,000. As for pricing, according to the In Sunnyside, homes have gone FVREB, detached homes in South up $190,000, from $600,000 to Surrey and White Rock have $790,000, since 2007, while homes increased in value by 66 per cent in the King George corridor have since January 2005. gone up $91,000, from $555,000 to The benchmark price for the area $646,000. – the price of a “make-believe”

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