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May 26th Market Day

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Recipe & Photograph from Pauline’s Cookbook.

Spring is a great time to clean out your pantry and stock it with delicious local foods. Get ready to include these market must haves in your weekly grocery shop at this Thursday’s farmers market.

Pantry Items

  • Lemon Herb Dressing – Perfect for salads, marinating or stir fry Kics Lemonade
  • Raw Cold Pressed Oils for cooking and dressing – Ostro Organics
  • Smoked Salts and Peppers – The Salt Dispensary
  • Salsas & Condiments – Aji Gourmet
  • Local Honey – Honeybee Centre

Start Preserving Now

  • Strawberries
  • Rhubarb
  • Spinach
  • Garlic Scapes
  • Kale
  • Collard Greens
  • Herbs
  • Radishes

Visit our Preserving & Meal Planning page for tips and tricks on how to preserve the spring time harvest. Also if you are interested in buying bulk strawberries please get in touch with our Market Manager at marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca.

Don’t forget to buy a couple of handfuls of garlic scapes. Here’s a post on 7 Things You Can Do With Garlic Scapes!

What’s happening at the market this week?

New Vendors

  • Meet 2 Eat – food truck servicing modern Mediterranean grill food. Serves organic chicken wraps, lamb and beef kebobs, fish and chips, organic falafel and hot dogs
  • Ostro Organics – small batch manufacturer of certified organic, cold pressed raw oils
  • Mixers & Elixirs – produces small batch shrubs made in Vancouver harvesting local produce.
    A shrub is also known as a drinking vinegar, a sweet and tart fruit based concentrate that can be enjoyed
    with soda water or used as a creative mix for cocktails.

Entertainment

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • The Stage New West is sponsoring a crafty activity under their tent (free)
  • Douglas College Summer Camps Bean Bag Toss (free)
  • Face painting with Allyson ($)

For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.

Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Greendale Herb and Vine – herbs, greens, eggplants
  • Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – berries, fresh greens
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, hakurei, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme, rhubarb
  • Country Village Market – strawberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens

Perennials & Potted Vegetable Plants 

  • Ripple Creek Organics – potted vegetable starts
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – potted vegetable plants
  • Zaklan Heritage Farm – potted vegetable starts for the garden
  • Van Paridon – shade perennials plants for the garden

Cheese & Dairy

  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – goats cheese
  • The Local Churn – hand churned gourmet flavoured butters

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Urban Digs Farm – sausages and pork products all made locally
  • Wild West Coast Seafoods –  flash frozen fillets of Rock Sole, Petrale Sole, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Chinook/Spring Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sidestripe Shrimp, Halibut, Albacore Tuna Loin.
  • Vale Farms – Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Beef Broth, Pork all 100% grass fed (Certified Organic)
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

  • A Bread Affair – breads, baguettes, ciabattas, rolls, scones (Certified Organic)

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

Bakery

  • Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava
  • Solodko Bakery – Ukrainian-style buns with cherries, blueberries, apple; poppy seed rolls, chocolate rolls
  • Simply Scones – traditional English style scones

Coffee & Snacks

  • Green Coast Coffee – hot pour over coffee
  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Disco Cheetah – fusion Korean food truck
  • Meet 2 Eat – food truck serving Middle Eastern inspired food
  • Rain City Juicery – cold pressed juice made in New West
  • Country Village Market – traditional pakoras

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

Health and Beauty

  • Mediterra Soaps – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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May 19th Market Day

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strawberries

Are you ready for BERRY MADNESS? Berries will be making their first appearance at the market this week. You can find these juicy fruits nestled among Country Village Market and Ripple Creek Organic‘s stall. Also making an appearance this week is another market favorite… garlic scapes!

There aren’t quite enough berries for big batch preservation just yet so to tide you over here is a recipe for quick and easy refrigerator jam. We also have recipes for making garlic scape pesto and recipes for 10 different delicious salads!

Are you curious about all the different types of lettuce at the market? Find out the best uses for each kind of lettuce with this Visual Guide to Salad Greens. Check out our Preserving & Meal Planning page of our website for lots of cooking inspiration.

What’s happening at the market this week?

New Vendors

  • Vale Farms – Certified Organic Meat Products

Entertainment

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • The Stage New West is sponsoring a crafty activity under their tent (free)
  • Face painting with Allyson ($)

For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.

Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Greendale Herb and Vine – herbs, greens, eggplants
  • Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, hakurei, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme, rhubarb
  • Country Village Market – strawberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens

Potted Vegetable Plants 

  • Ripple Creek Organics – potted vegetable starts
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – potted vegetable plants
  • Zaklan Heritage Farm – potted vegetable starts for the garden

Cheese

  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – goats cheese

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Wild West Coast Seafoods –  flash frozen fillets of Rock Sole, Petrale Sole, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Chinook/Spring Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sidestripe Shrimp, Halibut, Albacore Tuna Loin.
  • Vale Farms – Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Beef Broth, Pork all 100% grass fed (Certified Organic)
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

  • A Bread Affair – breads, baguettes, ciabattas, rolls, scones (Certified Organic)

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

  • Delish Gluten Free – bread, scones, muffins, brownies and cookies
  • Marie’s Guilt Free Baking – bread, cookies, pizza dough and snacks

Bakery

Coffee & Snacks

  • Green Coast Coffee – hot pour over coffee
  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Gypsy Trunk – vegan burritos, quesidallas and sausages
  • Old Country Perogi – perogies, sausages and polish delights
  • Country Village Market – traditional pakoras

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

  • The Raw Guy – kale chips, cookies and seasonings
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Jam Shack Preservery – jams, chutneys, pickled veggies and preserves
  • BobAli – hummus, olive tapenades and delicious spreads
  • Urbani Foods – risotto balls, cured meats and kale bites
  • Honeybee Centre – honey and honey infused products
  • KICS Lemonade Syrup – syrups and salad dressings
  • Chanthorn Orchids & Thai Sauces – tasty sauces for authentic Thai dishes
  • Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)

Health and Beauty

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun cross stiches
  • Stones & Weaves – jewelry featuring leather and gem stones
  • Lighten Up Jewels – timeless pieces made with love
  • Faye – The Art of Melissa Mary Duncan, prints, paintings and more
  • New World Felting – beautifully made felted scarves, hats

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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Cinco-de-Tacos

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Written by RCFM contributor, Katie Bartel.

Here’s what NOT to do with spicy Mexican-style chutney:

Do NOT store it next to your preserved jams in the fridge.

Do NOT mistake it for cherry jam first thing in the morning.

Do NOT spread it over your morning toast.

Do NOT take that bite. Do NOT. Do NOT. Do NOT.

(Sorry about that dear husband).

A few weeks ago I picked up a jar of Muy Rico’s smoked Mexican chutney at the Royal City Farmers’ Market. It was between the chutney and the molé sauce, both samples of which happily tantalized my taste buds. But it was the chutney that intrigued me more. Molé, I knew what I could do with molé, but chutney, that one was a bit of an unknown.

Owner Nick Diaz, who immigrated from Mexico 14 years ago, started the business as a way of sharing his native culture with his new country. He wanted to provide authentic Mexican staples like salsa verdé, molé and chutneys with the freshest ingredients possible. Muy Rico’s products are “back to basics” featuring whole foods, fresh ingredients  – chipotle smoked peppers, red and green tomatillos, jalapeños, etc. – no preservatives.

“I want people to really taste a part of our culture,” Diaz said.

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Nick Diaz, owner of Muy Rico, sells an assortment of traditional Mexican condiments.

However, while the mystery of the Muy Rico chutney intrigued me, it may have been a little TOO much of an unknown.

This ingredient nearly stumped me. Every time I sought out a recipe online, the only thing that came up was recipes FOR chutney. I already had the chutney, but I needed a recipe to star it in. I didn’t want to use it just as a rub; that seemed too easy, almost like a cop out. And so, in a last ditch effort, I went to the Facebook:

Cooking friends, HELP!!!

Facebook didn’t let me down. Within minutes I had a selection of recipes to choose, but it was the one from my cousin suggesting fish tacos that screamed Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! Hmm, I thought, May 5 was coming up, Cinco de Mayo, how so totally appropriate!!!

The next challenge, finding a recipe that was somewhat healthy and one I liked. That, in its entirety I did not find, and so, becoming ever more brave in my cooking abilities (Ha!) I winged it – took elements from a few different recipes, omitted things, added things, didn’t rely on measuring cups/spoons, but rather judgement. My chef of a pops would be so proud!

Dear readers, oh my goodness, fish tacos is most definitely the recipe for Mexican-style chutney! And made all the more perfect with pico de gallo, balsamic red cabbage slaw, and blackened white cod.

I’ll admit I was a bit concerned blackening the cod, as I knew the chutney already had a spicy kick to it, and I worried the blackening would be overkill. It wasn’t. Yes, the chutney is on the hotter side of the scale, and opens up the pores quite nicely, but its underlying smoky tones melded perfectly with the cajun, cumin, and Mexican chilli powder rub.

Let me just say, oh my belly love!!! I am sure to be dreaming about this flavour until we meet again!

If I had my way, Cinco de Mayo fish tacos would be every day!

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BLACKENED FISH TACOS:

(Makes 8 small soft-shelled tacos)

Pico de Gallo:

~ 1/4 red onion – chopped

~ 1/4 c. cilantro – chopped

~ 1/2 container of large grape tomatoes (2 ripe plum tomatoes work too) – chopped

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside

Red Cabbage Slaw:

~ 1.5c red cabbage – shredded

~ 1/2 c. cilantro

~ 2T balsamic vinegar

~ 1tsp raw honey

~ juice from 1 lime

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside

Blackened Fish:

~ 2T olive oil

~ 1 pound white fish (I used cod)

~ 1T cajun seasoning

~ 2 tsp Mexican chilli powder

~ 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Season each side of the fish fillets and toss them on to the barbecue. Allow each side to blacken, about 3-5 minutes. Once the fish is cooked through, remove from heat and flake it up with a fork.

Other ingredients:

~ soft-shelled tacos

~ Muy Rico chutney

Assembly:

Fish –> cabbage –> pico de gallo –> chutney drizzled on top

May 12th Market Day

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Eggplants

This week marks our return to our summer home in Tipperary Park. We are making Thursday an extra special day as we taking part in the LitFest NewWest literary festival! We have seven authors and a book committee joining us at the market so not only will you be able to purchase groceries but you can also pick up a new book or two.

Our farmers will have veggie starts to share with you for your garden. If you are a little behind on your planting here is your chance to catch up!

Make the most of your market shop by preserving the fresh spring produce. We have a few tips and tricks listed for you on extending the uses of greens, radishes and herbs.

This summer we’d love to encourage you to include our farmers market in your weekly meal planning. Below you’ll find a list of our vendors and products and a downloadable shopping list. We also have meal planning tips on cooking three proteins in the oven at once and how to make salad in jars for weekly lunches.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

FREE Food

  • We’re celebrating our first summer market day with free cake from Sweet Thea.

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • Music Box New West hosts a crafty activity under their tent (free)
  • Balloon Creations with Korki the Clown ($)

For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.

Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Greendale Herb and Vine – greens, eggplants
  • Crisp Organics – fresh greens (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – Winter squash, Kale, kalettes, Brussel sprouts, Micro greens, Spinach, Herbs, Hand milled soap, Walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens

Perennials & Potted Vegetable Plants 

  • Van Paridon – shade perennials plants for the garden
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – potted vegetable plants
  • Zaklan Heritage Farm – potted vegetable starts for the garden

Cheese

  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – goats cheese

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Urban Digs Farm – sausages and pork products all made locally
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta, crab cakes and frozen wild caught fish
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

  • A Bread Affair – breads, baguettes, ciabattas, rolls, scones (Certified Organic)

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

  • Delish Gluten Free – bread, scones, muffins, brownies and cookies
  • Marie’s Guilt Free Baking – bread, cookies, pizza dough and snacks

Bakery

  • Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava
  • Solodko Bakery – Ukrainian-style buns with cherries, blueberries, apple; poppy seed rolls, chocolate rolls
  • Simply Scones – traditional English style scones
  • Half Pint Pies – frozen mini pies to take home and bake

Coffee & Snacks

  • Green Coast Coffee – hot pour over coffee
  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Gypsy Trunk – vegan burritos, quesidallas and sausages
  • Cheeses Crust – gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Rain City Juicery – cold pressed juice made in New West
  • Country Village Market – traditional pakoras
  • Rocky Point Ice Cream – artisan ice cream, pints available!

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

  • Simply Delish Soup & Salad – dry soup and salad mixes to make easy meals
  • The Salt Dispensary – salted caramels, smoked salts and pepper mixes
  • Seedibles – all natural super seed seasoning for added protein, fats and fibre to kids meals
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

Health and Beauty

  • Mediterra Soaps – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Anne’s Gallery – hand knit Irish sweaters
  • Stones & Weaves – jewelry featuring leather and gem stones
  • Brenda’s Baubles – handmade jewerly created by Brenda
  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie
  • New World Felting – beautifully made felted scarves, hats

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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Farmers Market Celebrates LitFest NewWest

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Well Fed Flat Broke

Not only is May 12th our first market day it’s also a special tribute to LitFest NewWest. We have invited seven authors and one book committee to join us at the market. You can find them under the Arts Council of New Westminster tent ready to sell their amazing books. We will also have the authors reading periodically throughout the market.

Check out these talented authors that are joining us this week!

Emily Wight is a writer, science communicator, speaker, and cookbook author. She spends her days parsing the language of neuroscience, and her nights writing recipes and nonfiction. She has a BFA in Creative Writing from UBC, and her work has appeared in Room, SAD Mag, OCW, Vancouver Magazine, in Boobs – an upcoming anthology from Caitlin Press, and online. Her first cookbook, Well Fed, Flat Broke: Recipes for Modest Budgets and Messy Kitchens, was published by Arsenal Pulp Press (April 2015). Her blog is at wellfedflatbroke.com; you can also connect with her on Facebook (facebook.com/WellFedFlatBroke) or on Instagram (instagram.com/emvandee).

Leigh Matthews is a queer, vegan, feminist writer living in Vancouver, BC. She has published three novels and one work of non-fiction, including Don’t Bang the Barista! and Go Deep. Leigh participated in the 2015 and 2016 Queer Arts Festival, Art Song Lab 2015 and 2016, and her work has appeared in Hobart Pulp, Driftwood, and elsewhere. You can connect with Leigh through her website is: http://www.theinkwell.org Twitter: @thetastyvegan or
Ig: Ways.of.knowing.

Claire McCague has spent time playing with focused electron beams, ion beams, femtosecond laser beams, neutron beams and plain, old x-rays.  She has a doctorate in chemistry to support her arts habits, and spends her days trying to save the world through development of nanostructured materials for sustainable energy conversion systems.  Claire performs regularly with the Sybaritic String Band and her other worldly plays have been featured in festivals across Canada.  The Rosetta Man is her first novel. You can connect with Claire http://edgewebsite.com/books/therosettaman/therosettaman-catalog.html FB: claire.mccague.9 Twitter.com/clairemccague

Alan Hill live in New Westminster in Canada. He has been previously published in North America in CV2, Canadian Literature, Vancouver Review, Antigonish Review, Sub-Terrain, Poetry is Dead, Quills, Impressment Gang, Cascadia Review, Event (upcoming) Reunion- The Dallas Review and in a number of anthologies -and in the United Kingdom in South, The Wolf, Brittle Star and Turbulence. His second full collection, The Broken Word (Silver-Bow Press), was published in mid 2013. He is a regular reader of poetry at readings in Vancouver and New Westminster and has appeared at events including  ‘Word on The Street’ and ‘Summer Dreams’ literary festivals, Poetry in The Park (new Westminster) and Poetic Justice (New Westminster)  .https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AlanHil

Monica Gartner is the author of Overcoming the Impossible – A Life of Trials and Triumphs. Since writing this book, Monica now works as a civil servant in Human Resources Department, and continues to volunteer her time with the Canadian Assisted Travel Society. She is also on the board for Realwheels Theatre. Monica is available for speaking engagements and is able to talk on a variety of topics such as Ditch Fear and Live in Freedom, Superior Customer Service, Creating a non-profit group and Overcoming the Impossible and much more.

Franci Louann, born in Stratford as Frances Louann Workman, is a poet who comes across as being unconditionally committed to the development of poetry and poetics. The author of ‘innumerable’ collections of poems (some manuscripts published), Franci has initiated and organized poetry reading groups in the Vancouver area for many years. In 2010 she co-founded Poetic Justice, a weekly event in New Westminster.

Yehta Pearl started out on a farm in central Canada, feeling that she didn’t fit in. Yehta now lives with Richard, her husband of more than 30 years, on Canada’s West Coast, enjoying being in the warmth, sun, and sometimes rain. No need to shovel rain! Yehta is passionate about helping all those people who are guided to her to achieve their own personal growth, and attain complete physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She is truly a warm, compassionate woman who has your best interests at heart.

A Call to Nurse: Memories of Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing
Hospital nursing schools in Canada may be gone, but they are not forgotten. Memories of the Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing still live on and recently have been gathered in a new book, A Call to Nurse. Compiled by the School’s Alumnae, the book provides an insight into life on and off duty.

Several of the alumnae will talk about the history of the school and will share some of the stories and photographs. Established in 1901, the Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing followed the model created by Florence Nightingale, and graduated nurses until 1978. A Call to Nurse is grouped by decade and provides a snapshot of the times along with the reminiscences of former students.

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