Dear Editor:
After reading Theresa McManus’s article in last week’s Record about the possibility of an old school arcade opening up in New West, I was overjoyed. Then to read the reaction from the folks at city hall, I am in shock, but sadly not surprised.
This city is in desperate need of fun things to do. Our bowling alley is gone, the Quay is nothing more than a glorified food court. An ’80s-style arcade would add a little more fun to our little ghost town. Bigger cities like Seattle , Portland and, yes, even Vancouver, all have businesses like these , and my God, they even sell … wait for it … beer. And spirits … and, better yet, they are all packed and thriving!
I’ve wanted to open a small business but am terrified to do so, as they all sooner or later are out of business.
The red tape at city hall needs to lighten up big time. The article said that if this business got the go-ahead it would do so with no liquor licence. Why? Even the Eats at the Pier was denied a licence. Wally’s Burgers packed up and left the Quay. C’mon people, what happened to going out and supporting small business and having … wait for it … fun. fun!
Mike Guild, New Westminster
