NOVEMBER 19th , 2011 is CIVIC ELECTION TIME? What are your QUAY ISSUES?

In just over 3 months we will have a Civic Election in New West.  Given that the current Mayor and Council have been in power for nearly a decade and they are approaching the age of seventy - is it time for new and more current leadership?

What do you see as the Three Main issues facing our City today?

What would you list as the Three Worse things to happen to our City?

What are the THree Best things to happen to New West?

Have your say......

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QUAY QUAKES! Are you ready for a big one?

Japan has taught the entire world a major lesson about life – it is full of the unexpected.

We watched with sheer horror as buildings swayed and a massive waves removed entire towns …and thought …could that happen here on the Quay?  After all we are blessed to live on the shores of the Fraser – could a Tsunami happen to us? 

Both Quakes and Tsunami’s are not only possible here at the Quay but according to some science is probable at some point in the not-to-distant future.  Recent events have renewed the conversation of preparedness among residents of the Quay. 

Do you have a kit in your car or condo?  Do you have a plan to assist your neighbours?  Does your building have an ‘emergency meeting place’ or an ‘evacuation plan’?  Should the Quay exercise a mock emergency drill specific to the Quay in tandem with the City? 

Big questions for The Big One.  Have your say on how you and the Quay can best prepare for a Quay Quake.

DOG GONE IT....should dogs be leashed or unleashed on the Quay Promenade?

Summer is coming and so are the dogs.  With Winter starting to give way to the warm breezes and floral bulbs of Spring, the profileration of the dog population is about to explode on the the Boardwalk. 

Some residents are concerned that dog owners will ignore the 'leash-always' rule imposed by the City.  The Quayside Community Board (QCB) is extremely pro-dog but recognizes that this incredible walk-way is to be shared and enjoyed by everyone ...including those that are intimidated, frighten or simply do not like dogs.

Do you think the QCB should continue its vigilance and inform owners of the rules through the website and on the Boardwalk?  Will you tell the 'unleashed' to leash-up when you see them?  What do you think we can do to get the message across in a nice way?

Give us your opinions

The QCB was notified today that the BC Court of Appeal has presented the Notice of Motion for Leave to Appeal by the Railway Companies to a Judge.  The ruling from the Judge and the BC Court of Appeal could well be rendered by the court in the next 10 to 15 days.

Depending on that decision, we will let the members of the Quayside Community Board know what the next step will be in this continued struggle for peace and quiet in the late evening and early morning hours.

The Record posted the question: Do you think trains at the Quay are too noisy?  The result of that online poll was 85% YES and 15% NO.

We are looking for your continued support and pose the following question:

Do you think trains The QCB and local politicians should continue their fight to reduce rail noise between the hours of 11pm and 7am?