The average White Rock homeowner will be paying an extra $155 in property taxes next year, if council agrees with an increase city staff proposed for 2014. 

According to a report that is to be considered this evening by council members meeting as the finance and audit committee, the increase-5.25 per cent, compared to 3.28 per cent that had been projected- is needed to address "major changes in expected operations of the city and resources required''.

Finacial services director Sandra Kurylo names the possible purchase of the city's water utility and related infrastructure improvements as the most significant new initiative behind the revamped figure.

While these anticipated expenditures are not yet in the finacial plan, it is important to consider this potential transaction and be prudent.... '' Kurylo writes.

The city also needs to boost its focus on building up its reserves '' in order for the city to contuine to be sustainable in the next 20, 30, or 50 years''. 

A controversial highrise proposed for Vidal street is going ahead, following approval by White Rock council Monday Nov 7 2013. 

Zoning and Official Community Plan amendments that facilitate construction of the 12-storey project received final reading on 4-3 votes, with Mayor Wayne Baldwin and couns. Al Campbell and Helen Fathers opposed. 

The project, proposed for 1467 - 1519 Vidal St., includes 12 townhouse units and 97 apartments, underground parking and public green space. 

We are proud to announce that this Sat Nov 9, 2:00pm to 4:00pm we will be hosting an open house at  #2 3009 156TH Street, South Surrey. This is an oppurtunity to visit this excellent townhome for sale in beautiful South Surrey.

Check out virtual tour. 

Connect With Your Community 

November 18 - 25, 2013 

We're getting ready for the 19th annual REALTORS Care Blanket Drive. From November 18-25, Realtors will be collecting blankets and warm clothing to give directly to those who need to stay warm during the wet and cold winter. 

You can help by donating the following items for men, women and children:

 New or gently used

- blankets, sleeping bags

- warm clothing - coats, pants, sweaters

- scarves, gloves, mitts, hats

- socks (new)

- underwear (new) 

 Visit at http://www.rebgv.org/blanket-drive  

Check out my Open House, Saturday Oct 26 2013 at  #2 3009 156th Street South Surrey. 

Kallisto Former Showhome Unit - 3beds, 3 baths fully loaded with upgrades. Offered at $439,900 

The public will have an opportunity next week to see details of a proposed residential tower development planned for 152 Street at 19th Avenue - which could also help create a cultural hub in South Surrey. 

A drop-in information meeting on the as-yet unnamed proposal will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct 22, at the Rotary Field House, 14600 Rotary Way, featuring presentations by architect Patrick Cotter, at 5 p.m. and 7p.m. 

The private development would include a 350-seat performing-arts centre and a contempory arts centre cafe/gallery, as well as two condominium towers and office and reatil space.