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From YouTube: APRIL 24 2023 Statements Ben Stewart
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
Kona
West
well,
thank
you
very
much.
Mr
Speaker
and
I
like
that
little
introduction
here,
as
we
enter
celebrate
tourism
week
in
BC.
It's
my
pleasure
to
talk
about
an
exciting
initiative
taking
place
in
downtown
Kelowna
called
meet
me
on
Bernard.
As
many
of
you
already
know,
Bernard
Avenue
is
the
heart
of
our
downtown
core
and
it
is
vibrant
and
a
bustling
Hub
of
activity.
It
was
in
1892
when
Kelowna
was
laid
out
by
the
Lagoon
Brothers,
Bernard
and
Leon,
who
built
a
store
that
still
stands
today.
A
This
exciting
development
was
created
by
the
introduction
of
CPR
Stern
wheelers,
like
the
Aberdeen
of
which
my
grandfather
arrived
in
1908
the
year
Bernard
Avenue
was
paved
meet
me
on.
Bernard
is
a
community-led
initiative
which
aims
to
create
a
safe
and
inclusive
space
for
residents
and
visitors
alike,
to
come
together
and
enjoy
all
that
our
city
has
to
offer
by
temporarily
closing
off
Bernard
Avenue
to
Via,
clear
traffic
and
opening
it
up
to
pedestrians,
cyclists
and
businesses.
We
are
creating
a
unique
and
dynamic
atmosphere
that
Fosters
connection
and
engagement.
A
Through
this
initiative,
we
are
supporting
our
local
businesses
and
encouraging
people
to
shop
and
dine
locally,
we're
also
promoting
active
transportation
and
providing
a
space
for
outdoor
activities
such
as
yoga
classes,
street
performances
and
community
events.
Meet
me
on
Bernard
is
an
example
of
what
can
be
achieved
when
we
come
together
as
a
community
and
work
towards
a
common
goal.
I
am
proud
to
support
this
initiative
and
encourage
everyone
to
take
advantage
of
this
opportunity
to
enjoy
our
downtown
core
in
a
new
and
exciting
way.
I
hope
to
see
you
all
on
Bernard
Avenue
soon.