CBC is planning to monitor the progress of the Wait For Me, Daddy project in New Westminster.
A city task force is working on plans to create a monument in downtown New Westminster that's based on the famous Wait For Me, Daddy photograph taken by Province newspaper photographer Claud Detloff on Oct. 1, 1940. The well-known image shows five-year-old Warren "Whitey" Bernard reaching out to his father, Jack, as he marched down Eighth Street in New Westminster with other soldiers.
"They are planning to make a documentary on the whole process of the Wait For Me, Daddy memorial that is coming," said Coun. Lorrie Williams.
Spring has sprung
The Hyack Festival Association made its annual visit to city hall April 8, where officials presented the 2013 float. The float will attend events around the Pacific Northwest throughout the spring and summer on the city's behalf, accompanied by Hyack representatives and Miss New Westminster ambassadors.
"You usually know spring is on its way when the float makes its way to city hall," said Coun. Jonathan Cote.
Council backing bid
New Westminster city council is backing Coun. Lorrie Williams' bid to serve on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board of directors.
Council unanimously supported Williams' application to be on the federation's 2013/2014 board. Williams has represented municipalities on several of the federation's committees.
"I thank you for running and representing the city in this manner," said Coun. Bill Harper. He said Williams' work has been "invaluable" to city and province.
