RALLY IN OPPOSITION TO FRASER SURREY DOCK COAL PROPOSAL

(April 2013) The QCB is providing an opportunity to Quay, New Westminster and neigbouring City residents to express their concern and opposition to the Fraser Surrey Dock expansion proposal to transfer and barge coal.  

It takes place at the River Market (810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster) on Sunday April 21 from 11am to 2pm.  Special Guest,  Speak Kevin Washbrook from Voters Taking Action Against Climate Change (vtacc.org) will offer encouraging words at approximately 11:30am.  

ALL WELCOME!  

Express yourself creatively in costume, hats, placards etc.

This is intended to be a peacful rally and one that helps to informand educate the public.

In a very short period of time, the Quay could be looking at images like the one above of the Delta Port.  The picture is supposedly 'a fluke' and is attributed to a gust of wind on the coal stockpile.  Given the wind we experience on the Quay from the river and the fact that the Fraser Surrey Terminal is going to stockpile, should we be concerned about a 'fluke' happening in our neigbourhood?  Would you like to have a PUBLIC FORUM on this issue? Are you concerned that train car loads of coal are passing through our backyards at the Quay on their way to Neptune Terminal in North Vancouver. Lets us know what you think? ( PHOTO: Vancouver Sun)

MULTIPLE STORE CLOSURES AT COLUMBIA SQUARE...what are your thoughts?

 

In sixth months time, Columbia Square will loose yet another major business;The Marketplace IGA.  This follows on the heels of Loonie Plus, Rogers Video, The Flower Shop and other sources of services to the Quay residents.  What are your thoughts on this?  Has the City allowed too many food chains and dollar stores to the point of market saturation?  Is this simply market forces playing out and the weak link looses?  What are your thoughts?

Did you participate in Light Up The Quay this year?  Do you like to see all the lights and to see your neighbours 'lighting up the season?  How about the new look by realitor Bryon Grove - what are your thoughts on the new logo to celebrate the 6th year of Light Up The Quay?  

We invite you to share your thoughts and we wish you Merry Christmas ad Happy New Year.

 

Is Toxic Coal Dust drifting over the Quay and New West from the Fraser Surrey Docks acceptable to you?  What are you going to do to make sure that this proposal doesn't take place?

ARE YOU GOING TO THE QCB festival & sale?

Are you planning to attend the 6th annual Quayside BOARDWALK festival & sale?  What started out as a way to recycle used goods has fast become a family-oriented event attracting 10,000+ people and sporting over 175+ tables, vendors and sponsors.  Music, food and fun are all a part of this great New West Fest.  Have you been?  Tell us your experience?

LIGHT UP THE QUAY - Are You Participating?

Starting December 1st the 6th Annual LIGHT UP THE QUAY starts to celebrate the holiday season.  Are you going to put lights up and help your building win BEST BUILDING DISPLAY, or BEST LOBBY or you just may win the BEST RESIDENTIAL or the ever popular GRISWOLD !  Let us know how you are going to Light up the holdays.  

Don't forget...if you are particpating, to email the Board at lightupthequay@quaysideboard.com and let us know what building you are in, the address and basic location.  If you can take a pic and send it along - even better!

The best of the season to you all!