Southlands finale TONIGHT + ports advocacy update + Peace Arch changes + Cdn. Chamber Chair + BC Leg Watch + Colin Powell

May 13, 2008

Southlands charrette finale TONIGHT
Tonight is the final presentation by the Community Planning Team and the Century Group for the past week’s charrette or workshop on the Southlands land in Tsawwassen. Community members are invited to attend. 

Delta Chamber’s advocacy for ports – update

Canadian Chamber of Commerce features Delta Chamber’s joint resolution on Canada’s ports on page 7 of its update on resolutions passed at the Canadian Chamber's 2007 AGM. Each section of the update corresponds to the sections in the 2007 policy book - which can be found on line >>click here>>

 

Work to affect border travelers 
Travelers entering the U.S. from Canada will experience changes at the Peace Arch border crossing from the week of May 19 through the following six to eight weeks as new utilities are installed. Traffic cameras >>click here>>  can help you keep an eye on border backups.

 

Chair, Canadian Chamber, speaking May 15

John Peller, Chair, Canadian Chamber of Commerce and President & CEO Andrew Peller Limited, is speaking in Richmond on May 15 at a Richmond Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Delta Chamber members can attend at Richmond Chamber price of $35 + GST by calling (604) 278-2822.

 

BC Legislative Watch

6th issue of the BC Legislative Watch, which covers legislative activities from April 26 – May 2, provided by the BC Chamber of Commerce.

 

General Colin Powell group bookings

Your company or a group of individuals can make a booking for groups of 10 to hear General Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joints-Chiefs-of-Staff, and National Security Adviser on June 12 on “Leadership in the 21^st Century”.