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Crimes against people are up significantly in NewWest over last year, but property crimes are down slightly
A monthly crime report from the NewWestminster Police Department, presented to the police board this week, shows 72 “persons offences” assault, robbery and sexual assault in June, bringing the year-to-date total to 351.
That’s up 19 per cent from the 295 offences reported at the same time in 2022.
June’s numbers included three sexual assaults, 45 common
The NewWestminster Police Department is working on ways to provide culturally safe, equitable policing that upholds human rights.
The department has adopted a new policy on unbiased policing to help ensure it meets new provincial standards for equitable policing.
Deputy Chief Const Paul Hyland, speaking at a July 25 police board meeting, noted the policy falls in line with multiple initiatives taking place at the provincial level to modernize policing in B.C. including changes in answer to reports from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The department’s senior staff have been reviewing existing policies to make sure they’re compatible with the move towards more equitable policing, he noted, and the new unbiased policing policy provides an overarching framework for those efforts
“In order to kind of distill what it is we’re doing, we wanted to have an omnibus policy that would spell out what it is that we’re doing, including some policy statements about providing culturally safe response in a traumainformed manner,” Hyland said “That’s woven throughout all the policies that we’ve reviewed.”
The unbiased policing policy notes that NWPD employees “have a duty to
deliver services impartially and equitably, in a manner that upholds human rights, and without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, gender identity and expression, political beliefs, types of employment, or economic or social standing ”
The new policy outlines how that philosophy will be applied, in practical terms, to the department’s existing policies and procedures
Policies in areas such as arrest and release, search, seizure of property and evidence and street checks will be reviewed every year to ensure they’re consistent with legislative amendments and case law related
to equal treatment under the law
Procedures governing personal searches must also be in line with unbiased policing standards – including direction on handling items of “cultural or religious significance in a culturally sensitive way” and on offering accommodations “in a manner that is responsive to the gender identity or expression of the person being searched ”
It also calls for the department to monitor its own work for potential “systemic inequities ”
Under the new policy, the NWPD is charged with analyzing its own records every year, based on disaggregated data on ethnicity and gender.
on community engagement, which says the department will maintain a community relations component “to liaise, build relationships and ensure communication with community representatives, service providers or advocates reflective of the demographic makeup of the community.”
Paul Hyland Deputy chief PHOTO NWPDThe new policy also notes areas of special sensitivity, such as sexual offence investigations, domestic violence investigations, sex work enforcement and mental health intervention.
The policy calls for an annual review of at least one type of record subject behaviour/ officer response reports; prisoner booking records; or other records as identified by the police board to keep an eye out for possible inequities
The unbiased policing policy includes a section
It outlines that the NWPD will provide information to its employees about the demographic makeup of NewWestminster; local First Nations, including their leadership, history, traditions and laws; and key services and resources available through other public and social service agencies.
It also calls for the department to conduct a survey of citizen satisfaction at a minimum of every three years.
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assaults, 14 assaults with weapon or causing bodily harm, one aggravated assault and nine robberies
Property crimes, however, are slightly down compared with 2022’s numbers.
June saw 207 property crimes (including breakand-enters, thefts and mischief), bringing the yearto-date total to 997, down three per cent from 1,028 at the same time in 2022
See chart at right for how it all breaks down.
Homicide: 0
Sexual assault: 35
PERSONS OFFENCES
Homicide: 0
Attempted homicide: 0
Sexual assault: 3
Assault common: 45
Assault with weapon or causing
Assault aggravated: 1
over $5,000: 0
Mischief $5,000 or under: 47
TOTAL PROPERTY OFFENCES
JUNE 2023: 207
NWPD statistics from report to New West police board
Saturday, August 5
2:00 pm
Queen’s Park Concert Series – “As You Like It”
Queen’s Park Bandshell
Sunday, August 6
2:00 pm
Queen’s Park Concert Series – “As You Like It”
Queen’s Park Bandshell
Monday, August 7 No Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 8 10:30 am
Mornings by the River Westminster Pier Park
Wednesday, August 9 5:00 pm
Music by the River Westminster Pier Park
Stage 2 watering restrictions are in effect starting Aug. 4 in an effort to conserve water during the ongoing drought The policy affects both residential and nonresidential areas Under Stage 2 restrictions, lawn watering is NOT permitted Additionally, there is no filling of aesthetic water features or washing of impermeable surfaces, such as driveways. Some exemptions apply. Watering of trees, shrubs, and flowers is still allowed during specified hours Visit newwestcity.ca/lawnwatering for details on what is allowed and when
Pride Week in New Westminster celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community The New Westminster Pride Society, community partners, and local businesses have planned a wide variety of activities and events taking place at City of New Westminster facilities, highlighted at: newwestcity.ca/pride-week. Find out more about the variety of events taking place during New West Pride Week at newwestpride ca
A fire and smoking ban is in effect for all New Westminster parks, natural lands, and Glenbrook Ravine. Due to the extremely hot and dry conditions, the following precautions are to be adhered to in any parks, trails, and natural lands:
• No smoking or vaping
• No charcoal or wood burning barbecues (propane barbecues/stoves are permitted)
• No open fires or flames, including candles or tiki torches
• No chafing fuels
New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services are advising residents to take precautions against accidental fires and be alert to signs of fire Please Report any signs of smoke or fire by calling 911 immediately. Please visit newwestcity.ca for the most up-to-date information
Foster community life and connect with your neighbours in a safe, fun, and respectful way by hosting a block party on your street! Each local street is eligible for ONE FREE street occupancy permit per year Visit newwestcity.ca/block-parties for all the info on how to organize a block party
COMMENT PERIOD: JULY 31 – AUGUST 21, 2023
REZONING APPLICATION FOR 808 ROYAL AVENUE (REZ00230)
WHAT IS THE REZONING (REZ00230) ABOUT?
Douglas College has submitted Rezoning and Special Development Permit applications to develop a 20-storey academic and student housing building at 808 Royal Avenue A total of 11 storeys of academic space and 244 student housing units are proposed. The development would provide 54 off-street parking stalls and 105 long-term and 18 shortterm bicycle parking spaces. Students and staff would also have access to the College’s existing off-site parking facilities. The project is proposed to meet Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code, and is targeting LEED Gold certification and Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Gold.
The proposal would rezone the properties from Downtown Mixed Use Districts (C-4) to a site-specific, Comprehensive Development (CD) District The applicant has updated the design based on feedback received during the applicant-led consultation, held between May 30 to June 27, 2023.
Images of the proposed development are available on Be Heard New West This is the last opportunity for public comment on the updated proposal prior to the application being forwarded to Council for consideration.
Complete the survey and find detailed project information on the project webpage at: beheardnewwest.ca/808-royal-ave
If you are unable to access the webpage, please contact the Planning Division: Phone - 604-527-4532
Email - devfeedback@newwestcityca
Mail – Climate Action, Planning and Development Department (Planning), 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9
Send your comments by end of day on August 21, 2023.
NewWestminster police are appealing for dashcam footage and public tips after a reported robbery at a 12th Street pharmacy last Thursday.
If you were driving on 12th Street between 2 and 3 p.m. on July 27, the New Westminster Police Department would like to see your dashcam footage.
An NWPD press release notes police were called to a pharmacy on 12th Street about 2:30 p m An
employee said two suspects armed with a firearm robbed money and prescription medicine from the store.
“Officers rushed to the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the suspect description,” the press release notes
The major crime unit has taken over the investigation
“This is extremely concerning for police, and we’re asking the public to
help us in identifying suspects,” said Sgt. Andrew Leaver, the NWPD’s media relations officer, in the release “If you have dashcam footage or believe you witnessed this robbery, our major crime unit is interested in speaking to you.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the major crime unit tip line at 604-529-2430 or send an email to mcucrimetips@ nwpolice.org.
Julie MacLellan
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They don’t get the kind of media attention that new hospital openings or expansions receive, but the fact is that new long-term care facilities are becoming the dominant kind of building project in the health-care system
In the past four months alone, six new LTC facilities that will add almost 1,300 additional beds were announced for construction.They are to be inVancouver, Delta, Richmond, Abbotsford, Colwood and Campbell River
These new facilities cannot be built fast enough, for two reasons
For one thing, B.C. has a lot of aging LTC facilities that fall woefully short of providing acceptable levels of care In fact, of the existing 127 LTC and assisted living facilities operated by the health authorities, 45 were built before 1980 and
17 were built before 1970, or more than 50 years ago.
Secondly, our senior population is growing quickly and is projected to rise even faster over the next 20 years. An additional 55,000 people over the age of 75 are projected to be added to the population over that time period.
In Surrey alone, the number of people over the age of 80 is projected to increase by 240 per cent in that time By 2040, the 75-and-over population is expected to represent 14 per cent of all British Columbians, almost double the current percentage of 8.5 per cent.
The average age of our current facilities is 37 years As someone who toured several facilities prior to placing a family member in LTC, I can attest to the uneven levels of care that exist in the system (luckily,
we were able to place our family member in a modern facility, which is tremendously better than some of the older ones I toured)
For decades, we lacked urgency when it came to building new facilities Our senior population was not growing at a rapid rate, although many studies showed we were on a path to bring us to where we are now.
Despite the recent spate of new LTC projects being announced, more must be done.
B C seniors’ advocate Isobel Mackenzie recently released a report urging the government to quickly build more assisted living facilities to accommodate the increased demand.
Very few new units were added during the last five years despite the steady rise in
the number of people who need them, her report found
Building more LTC and assisted living facilities would have a positive impact on our health-care system. Most obviously, more facilities mean fewer frail seniors will occupy hospital beds and will receive better care in a non-hospital facility. Our population is greying, and it is greying quickly.
Big-ticket health projects like the new St Paul’s Hospital and a new Burnaby Hospital may generate the headlines, but the fact is that a growing number of communities likely will put the construction of new LTC facilities higher on their priority list than new hospitals in the coming years.
Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC
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Join in some Waterfront Fun in August and September at Westminster Pier Park, Columbia Street, and Waterfront Esplanade for FREE street festivals, markets, live music and more! Westminster Pier Park highlights include:
• Sketching by the River – Tuesday, August 8, 15, 22, 29
• Mornings by the River – Tuesday, August 8, 15, 22, 29
• Music by the River – Wednesday, August 9, 16, 23, 30
• Fridays on Front – Friday, August 11, 18, 25
• Circus Sundays – Sunday, August 13, 20, 27
For the full schedule and more details go to: newwestcity.ca/waterfrontfun
Queensborough Community Centre | Saturday, Aug 19, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Find great deals on infant and children's clothes, toys, and equipment An excellent opportunity to get your back-to-school shopping done! Admission is free with non-perishable food donation.
SELLERS: Clean out your closets and make extra cash! One eight-foot table is provided with $15 fee Setup 9:00 am; tear down time 1:00 pm Call 604.525.7388 or register online at newwestcity.ca/register (ID# 182800).
Moody Park Arena | Saturday, Aug 12, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Wear a bright, summery, beach-inspired outfit and join us for a wave of summer activities on the ice! Soak the arena staff in the dunk tank, try your hand at ice volleyball, coconut bowling, Frisbee games, and more. Concession specials include: Hot dog, chips, and pop combo ($7); Frozen treat ($1). The drop-in fee is $2 for 4+ years (0 – 3 years are free). Register online at newwestcity.ca/register (#195128). For more information, call 604.525.5301.
A little bit of soccer, a bit of learning and a whole lotta fun that’s what more than 300 kids experienced at the NewWestminster Police Department’s 2023 soccer school
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, about 330 kids attended the July 17 to 21 camp at Queen’s Park Stadium
“It’s going great,” said NWPD Sgt Andrew Leaver when the Record paid a visit “There’s a lot of energy from the kids. It looks like everyone’s having fun, and at the end of the day, that’s the most important thing.”
Amneet Sangha, a Queensborough resident, has been volunteering at the soccer school since 2013 Sangha said the kids love the week-long camp
“They go home, and that’s all they talk about There’s kids here that want the camp to be two months. I don’t know if we’re ready for that,” she said with a laugh “But they want it to be two months, for the whole summer It’s good to hear that ”
At the start of the week, the kids were divided into 26 teams, each having the name of a country that had participated in the lastWorld Cup. As teams, they worked to decorate their country’s sign and to develop a cheer with teams receiving prizes for winning signs and cheers
According to Leaver, about 40 NewWestminster police officers participate in the event throughout the week, including many who volunteer on their days off. About 10 NWPD civilian staff also support the program in coaching and administrative roles, and about 60 community volunteers many of whom at-
tended the program in the past help out as coaches
“It’s a great way to connect with the community,” Leaver said “It’s a great way to get kids from all walks of life together to meet and to interact with police officers in a completely positive, neutral and fun setting.”
In addition to learning some
soccer skills, kids enjoy a variety of other activities during the week. Some of this year’s offerings included a display of emergency vehicles, a petting farm featuring rabbits and silkie chickens, visits and drills with former BCWhitecaps player David Ousted, and visits and displays from the Combined Forces Spe-
cial Enforcement Unit of BC, Lower Mainland Police Dog Services, the RoyalWestminster Regiment and Honour House. ICBC provided a road-safety station that kids could go through
“We’re hoping that this is a week of learning, not just a week of fun and soccer,” Leaver said, “which is why we also bring these things in.”
Air 1, the RCMP helicopter, landed on the field much to the delight of some of the kids.
“I’m sure it was the highlight of the week for some kids. Because once it landed, we all had the opportunity to come take pictures with it, have a look inside, talk with the flight crew, ask some questions,” Leaver said “So it’s been amazing.”
While there were a couple of misting stations going throughout each day of the camp, the kids really soaked up a visit from NewWest firefighters onThursday. A hose, perched on the top of a NewWestminster Fire and Rescue Services’ aerial ladder truck, sprayed water on the kids on a hot summer day.
“We’re thankful to the community, the business community for supporting us, and the families that have paid for their kids to come and just supported us by bringing their kids,” Leaver said “We couldn’t do this without the volunteers that have committed five days to be here.”
Building planes, boats and bridges will be part of the fun at Fraser River Discovery Centre for the B C Day weekend
The Discovery Centre is continuing its Summer Discovery Days series
for the long weekend, Aug 5 to 7.
“Long weekends in the summer months are extra special and we wanted to help people celebrate them,” said Stephen Bruyneel, the centre’s di-
rector of external relations and development, in a press release.
The August long weekend will feature an engineering lab that will let visitors get their hands on family-friendly activities
tied to the Fraser River’s role in a busy transportation corridor, including:
w building paper planes and testing how the designs fare in the flight testing area;
w showing off boat- and
bridge-building creativity with KEVA wooden plank challenges; and
w learning about local transportation innovators to identify some of the many planes, boats and bridges visible on the Fraser River.
Summer Discovery Days events for the long weekend will take place Saturday, Aug. 5 through Monday, Aug 7 from 10 a m to 4 p m daily
All programs are on a drop-in basis, so you don’t need to sign up ahead.
While you’re there, you can also check out the new UNINTERRUPTED virtual reality exhibition (see more below)
The Fraser River Discovery Centre is at 788 Quayside Dr , next to River Market
Find details at its website, www fraserriver discovery org
A new virtual reality exhibit is awaiting visitors to Fraser River Discovery Centre this summer.
The exhibit, UNINTERRUPTED, is on at the New West centre until Sept. 30.
Visitors don virtual reality headsets to witness “the beauty and struggle” of salmon migration through the heart of the city, a press release noted.
“Woven through the original soundscape, they will also hear the voice of Secwépemc Elder, Dr. Mary Thomas, as she shares a story about salmon in her language,” the release explained.
The original edition of UNINTERRUPTED projected the salmon’s journey onto a bridge; it’s been adapted for viewing with virtual reality headsets so it can travel to venues around the province
It’s presented in partnership with Canada Wild and with financial support from BC Hydro.
The exhibition is included in the price of admission to the Discovery Centre.
THURSDAY, AUG. 3
Your weekend binge sessions of The Office the most streamed show in 2020 can come in handy at this trivia night Those who can rattle off the series’ funniest moments, list out the quirks of characters as if they were family and recount the quotes by the “world’s best boss” finally have a stage to show their love for the beloved mockumentary sitcom
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sapperton District Taphouse, 421 East Columbia St.
DETAILS: tinyurl.com/ TheOfficeNewWest
FRIDAY, AUG. 4 TO SUNDAY, AUG. 6
Four artists from across Canada have come together for an art show that takes its inspiration from tafoni, the natural sculptural rock formations in the Gulf Islands of B C According to the artists, they experienced a “visceral and intuitive” response to the rocks and set out to express their unique perspectives in a variety of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, photography, painting, collage and mixed media The show is on till Aug 27
ONSTAGE:IndianmusicbandThaikkudamBridgewillbringitsuniquesoundstoMasseyTheatreonSaturday,Aug 5
WHERE: The Gallery at Queen’s Park
WHEN: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DETAILS: artscouncilnewwest. org/galleryexhibit
SATURDAY, AUG. 5
That’s not an actual daycare, but the title of a children’s book by a 13-year-old Burnaby-based author, Cara Komukai Written in a rhythmic style, complement-
ed with colourful illustrations, the book features the author as a character who comes up with a clever solution to stop two naughty puppies from causing trouble at the Rainbow Puppy Daycare Cara, who has Down syndrome, conceptualized the book with help from her education assistant during COVID-19. Ask her all about it at a storytime and meet-and-greet session this weekend.
WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. WHERE: Kinder Books, 810
Here’s your chance to listen to a band from Kerala, a state on the tropical Malabar coast of India.The 10-year-old band, Thaikkudam Bridge, is known for music that’s a mix of folk and classical, with hints of progressive, pop, ambient and electronic textures The band, which is made up of nine vocalists and six instrumentalists, has done more than 650 shows across 25 countries, and is now gearing up to rock the stage in NewWest
WHERE: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Quayside Dr DETAILS: kinderbooks.ca
SATURDAY, AUG. 5 TO SUNDAY, AUG. 6
Shadows and DreamsTheatre Company, which has been bringing free Shakespearean theatre to NewWest every summer for more than 15 years now, will present the legend’s popular play AsYou Like It this weekend.The theatre company has taken the 1600s comedy and set it in the
DETAILS: www.ticketsnw ca
decade that saw the birth of rock and roll the 1950s Get ready to watch the gripping plot that’s a mix of drama, comedy and love, in an open-air setting at Queen’s Park. It’s free for all.
WHERE: Queen’s Park Bandshell
WHEN: 2 p.m.
DETAILS: www.newwestcity. ca/calendar-of-events
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We don’t have to watch an entire season of Hoarders to realize that things pile up easily Before we know it, we have three sets of wine glasses that will never see the light of day,
no matter how many wineand-cheese evenings come our way
So, what do we do with these items that are perfectly intact but gathering dust?
The upcoming Jumble community market at
MasseyTheatre’s Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces might just be the perfect solution for a summer clear-out.
The flea market and swap meet was conceptualized by NewWest resident and artist Julia
Schoennagel as a way for the community and local seniors to sell unwanted items that may be sitting around the house or collecting dust in the garage, said Ashton Ramsay, head of engagement at Massey Theatre
“There are a lot of New Westminsterites who live in apartment buildings or may not have the capacity to hold a garage sale. So, this is an opportunity for the community and artists to come together and sell anything and everything under one roof – whether it’s toasters, wine glasses or homemade pottery It really is a jumble!” said Ramsay.
Registrations are now open for the event that can accommodate about 30 vendors
“This is the first time
that Eighth and Eight has held a multidisciplinary market like this, and we’re hoping that it won’t be the last,” he said.
Jumble market will be open between 11 a m and 4 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 13, at Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces, 735 Eighth Ave Tables can be booked at $25 for one day and $40 for two days Visit Eighth and Eight website,www.eighthandeight. com, or call the MasseyTheatre administration office at 604-517-5900 to book.The deadline to apply is Friday, August 4
Get ready to enjoy some music on the shores of the Fraser Music by the River is returning for the month of August, with family-friendlyWednesday evening events starting Aug 9
Each night runs from 5 to 8 p m atWestminster Pier Park Attendees can enjoy family activities, a free fitness class at 5 p m and then a live musical performance starting at 7 p m plus, of course, a food truck Everyone’s invited to bring a blanket and chairs and make an
evening of it.
Here’s the lineup announced for August:
w Aug 9: QuaysideVoices and Dos Amigos food truck
w Aug 16: Miss Shauna and Old Country Pierogi food truck
w Aug 23:The Seabillys and Spanish Cravings food truck
w Aug 30: China Syndrome andTradish food truck
Get all the details at tinyurl.com/MusicByThe River2023
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NewWest residents can explore the unique tafoni rock formations of the B.C. coast in a new exhibition at the Gallery at Queen’s Park
Tafoni: Coastal Influence, a group exhibition by Carolyn Sullivan, Denise Jeffrey, Ellen Pelto and SandeWaters, opened this week and is on at the Arts NewWest gallery until Aug. 27.
“Some extraordinary places in nature can immediately connect us to the universe in a spiritual way.Tafoni, the natural sculptural rock formations located on many of the Gulf Islands of B.C., are such places,” a press release said.
The four artists, who are from various parts of Canada, have all experienced the tafoni rock formations and use their various mediums to explore the erosion-based formations, patterns and textures.The exhibition includes ceramics, sculpture, photography, painting, collage and mixed media.
Visitors can check out their work
SPIRITUALPLACE:Tafoni:CoastalInfluence explorestheuniquerockformationsofBC’sGulf Islandsinphotography,ceramics,sculpture,photography,painting,collageandmixedmedia
during gallery hours:Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On Saturday, Aug 20, there will be an artist talk and presentation with all four artists from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a reception from 3 to 5 p m
The gallery is in Centennial Lodge. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
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Journey Volkswagen at Coquitlam, Key West Ford, IMPACT Parkinson’s, New Westminster Rotary Clubs
Inn at the Quay • Creative Embroidery • Kruger Products
• BC Lions • GULF & FRASER
The Boathouse (New Westminster), Inn at the Quay, Kelly O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Restaurant (New Westminster), Me-N-Ed’s Pizza (Burnaby) • Salvation Army
124 golfers who teed off at Mayfair Lakes enjoyed friendship, delicious food and participated in contests, including 4 chances to win $50,000 for any Holes-in-One. And a few came close!
A convenient online auction was offered this year with over 114 separate items to be won. There was a lot of variety in the packages, so there was something to appeal to everyone. And bid, they did! Very brisk bidding on travel packages, accommodation, golf, sporting events, wining and dining, items for your home demonstrated the quality of the donated items. The system notified bidders if they had been outbid on an item of interest, making tracking of your bids easy
Basran Industries Ltd., Boathouse (New Westminster), Canadian Linen & Uniform Service, Carole Albertson, Columbia Integrated Health, Connect Hearing, Dependable Brake & Muffler, Engman & Gunther, Notaries Public, Frankie G’s Boilerhouse Pub, Gerda Suess, GULF & FRASER, HSBC Commercial Banking Harp Rosodi, Hyack Tire (2012) Ltd., IMPACT Parkinson’s, IMPARK: Part of REEF Parking Network, Inn at the Quay, Insureline Brokers,Journey Volkswagen of Coquitlam, Kastelein Stout Insurance Agencies Ltd., Kearney Funeral Services, Kelly O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Restaurant, Key West Ford, Longevity Compounding Pharmacy, McDonald & Company, Me-N-Ed’s Pizza, Minuteman Press (New Westminster), New Westminster Notary Public, New Westminster Record, Nurse Next Door, OK Tire-Coquitlam, Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, Prospera Credit Union, Rand & Fowler Insurance, Safeway (McBride Plaza), Sage Construction Ltd., Salvation Army (New Westminster), Starlight Casino, Supreme Upholstery Ltd., Susan Cowling DLC Homeline,The Paterson Family,The Pope Team at CIBC Wood Gundy,Vallee McLennan Real Estate Team
Vancouver Canucks Alumni,Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club,Hastings Raceway, Dr John Dang,Dennis Magrega
DINING/BREWERIES/WINE
Amarosa Pasta House,Angelina’s Restaurant, Cockney Kings, Craft Café, El Santo Restaurant, Dave Lodermeier,Kathy & Bob MacKerricher, Piva Modern Italian Restaurant,Kelly O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Restaurant,Romer’s Burger Bar,
Patina Brewing Company,John Berry, Burnaby Palace Restaurant,NW Firefighters Charitable Society, TK Elevator (Canada) Limited, Rotary Club of New Westminster, Royal City Rotary Club, Cindy Tang, Roy Prevost, Nick Jordan,Alana McAllister-Hoem, Rick Molstad, Brown’s Social House,Kearney’s Funeral Services,Tessa D’Amico Leong
HEALTH, WELLNESS, BEAUTY & HOME
Columbia Integrated Health, Essence Hair Studio, Kruger Products,Sage Natural Wellness,
CLUBS,
Vallee McLennan Real Estate, Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, Granville Island Hat Shop, Save On Foods, Purpose Independent Secondary,A Friend of Purpose,Vicky & Tim Tindle, Container World, Inn at the Quay,Thirst First Refreshments
Save On Foods, Safeway,Tanex Industries,Walt Weaver, Rick Molstad,Alana McAllister-Hoem, Key West Ford Sales, Marvel Plumbing,TK Elevator (Canada) Limited, Kathy & Bob MacKerricher
If you have any questions about Rotary or the tournament, please contact Rick Molstad at 604.831.1821 or molstad.rick@gmail.com and we would be pleased to answer your inquiries.
Hope to see you next year on July 16, 2024 for our 28th Annual Rotary Pot of Gold Charity Golf Tournament!