Do you care about local food, sustainable farming, and building a stronger community? The New West Farmers Market is looking for dedicated, community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors and help shape the future of food security in the region.

The market plays a vital role in supporting local farmers, small businesses, and fresh food accessibility. Now, it’s calling on passionate leaders to step up and make an impact.

Why Join the Board?

As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
🌱 Support local farmers & strengthen food security
💡 Help drive economic development
🥕 Champion fresh, healthy food for all

💼 What’s involved?

This volunteer role requires a commitment of 6-8 hours per month, including attending monthly board meetings. While no prior board experience is necessary, the market is particularly interested in individuals with fundraising experience and an understanding of Indigenous worldviews.

📩 How to Apply:

Send your resume (or a brief summary of experience) along with a short statement on why you’d like to join [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until March 12, 2025

Be a part of something meaningful—help shape the future of local food in New West!

🔗 Learn more about New West Farmers Market at newwestfarmers.ca

🏘️ More Homes for New Westminster: Public Feedback Wanted

Our City Our Home

New Westminster is taking steps to address the housing crisis by updating key regulations that shape housing development in the city. As part of its commitment to increasing housing options, the City is revising its Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, which dictate where and what types of housing can be built.

Several major initiatives are underway:

Transit-Oriented Development: Higher-density housing is planned near the city’s five SkyTrain stations—22nd Street, New Westminster, Columbia, Sapperton, and Braid—following new provincial requirements.
Townhouse Expansion: The City is working to allow more townhouses in additional areas while simplifying the approval process.
Infill Housing: A proposal to permit multiplexes of up to six units on lots that currently allow single-family homes, suites, and laneway houses.
Non-Profit Affordable Housing: Efforts are being made to streamline approvals for non-profit organizations to build affordable rental housing.

To ensure community input, the City is seeking feedback on these changes, inviting residents to share their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. The responses will help refine the policies that guide housing development in New Westminster.!

Be Heard and take the Survey Today

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