Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Tuesday, October 1, 2013



500 lanterns to line the pier and promenade for White Rock Moon Festival, October 4th to 6th 2013

Unique and spectacular event to take place on the White Rock Pier and Promenade. Not to be missed by families and friends.

The City of White Rock is partnering with the Association of Chinese Cultural
Promotion Canada, the White Rock Chinese Arts Center, and the White Rock Rotary Club to host

 “White Rock Moon and Lantern Lights Festival”

Time for this event is 4th to the 6th of October 2013.

The festival kicks off at 5.30 pm with an opening ceremony on October 4th 2013
The three-day event will feature Western and Chinese cultural performances. This midharvest festival features music, performances, a mobile drawing unit, martial art demonstrations and 500 lanterns lining the pier and promenade.

“As a Council we’re incredibly pleased to showcase the rich history and variety of Chinese culture to individuals on the Peninsula and beyond,” said White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin.

“Cultural celebrations are important parts of sharing and learning about our neighbours both locally and from afar, bridging gaps and bringing communities together.” the Mayor said.

For more information about arts and culture in White Rock, visit the City’s website at www.whiterockcity.ca and www.inwhiterock.com

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

For Immediate Release

September 26 2013

Environment, health experts to Port: rethink coal export Environmental Impact Assessment
-- proposed assessment of Fraser Surrey Docks coal port is inadequate, fatally flawed.

Vancouver -- In an open letter sent today, leading health and environment experts call on the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to scrap its recently announced Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Fraser Surrey Docks coal port and start over.  

The letter calls for the Port to work with key stakeholders to develop the terms of reference and scope for a proper environmental impact assessment of this controversial project, and to simultaneously work with Health Authorities to conduct a comprehensive Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the proposal.

Letter signatories include leading experts in the field of environment and health impact assessment, public policy and public health; impact assessment practitioners; and physicians from Washington who have been active in the effort to ensure a comprehensive health impact assessment is undertaken for proposed coal export facilities in that state.

The letter details shortcomings in the announced study and concludes that it is fundamentally flawed and fails to live up to best practices for EIA's.  The letter asks the Port to abandon the announced study and start over.

"The idea of an environmental assessment being completed in two weeks is a travesty," said David Boyd, environmental lawyer and professor of resource and environmental management. "Coal exports have huge consequences for human health and the environment, and should be subject to rigorous scrutiny by both experts and the concerned public."

The letter goes on to request that the Port work with Health Authorities to conduct a comprehensive HIA of all coal export expansion proposals in Metro Vancouver.  HIA's examine a much broader range of impacts on human health than can be captured in an EIA alone.

"There is substantial data published in the medical literature showing that people living along busy transport corridors or near coal port facilities have 20 to 50% increases in rates of asthma, emphysema, cardiac d
isease,  and malignancy," said Dr Frank James, medical health officer for San Juan County Washington.

"A hastily conceived, poorly done Environmental Impact Assessment is not adequate. A full formal, objective, independent Health Impact Assessment as has been called for by the Provincial Health officer and Health Officers in Metro Vancouver is exactly what is needed and is the only way the true cost to the communities' health can be measured."

The letter concludes by requesting that the new EIA and HIA look at local impacts from the time coal enters the region  by train on its way to Fraser Surrey Docks until it enters international waters after being loaded onto ocean going vessels on Texada. The letter also requests that the port evaluate climate change impacts from burning the exported coal, as the state of Washington has required in the EIA for the proposed coal terminal at Cherry Point.
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President of Kwantlen Polytechnic University speaks to Surrey Board of Trade on October 2 .Surrey, B.C. –

On Wednesday, October 2nd, the Surrey Board of Trade will host a luncheon event featuring Dr. Alan Davis, President and Vice Chancellor of Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Dr. Davis’ will present an overview of VISION 2018, KPU’s new strategic plan, and its importance to KPU, Surrey and the South Fraser region.

We live in a growing region that has fewer post-secondary seats per capital than it should. KPU must be prepared to grow in a manner that supports the social, cultural and economic development of our communities.

Date:  Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Location:  Eaglequest Golf Course (7778 152 St. Surrey)
Time:  Lunch and Registration 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Program 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Admission: $35 +GST each (member) or $55+GST each (non-member)

Media Sponsor:  The Now Newspaper
Dr. Alan Davis has held leadership positions at renowned institutions in the United States and Canada, including roles at the BC Open University, Athabasca University, Niagara College and Vancouver Community College.
Prior to joining KPU in September 2012, he served as President of Empire State College at the State University of New York. Aside from his extraordinary academic contributions through publications and presentations. 
Dr. Davis is also a published playwright. His plays from your people have been performed across Canada.

Media representatives are invited as our guests.  Please RSVP by replying to this email.

For further information, please contact Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade, at anita@businessinsurrey.com or at 604.634.0342.