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Active Living Guide Advertising
Community Page promotes the services and events of eligible community groups in the Active Living Guide at no cost.
The Active Living Guide is the most popular and viewed Parks and Recreation brochure, sharing seasonal drop-in schedules, lessons, courses, workshops, and events around the City.
On This Page
Distribution and Exposure
- Published online and receives approximately 20,000 views each quarter.
- Social media to 43,000 follows over 6 platforms.
- Email newsletters to more than 5,800 contacts.
Eligibility
Community Page is available to:
- Groups physically located in the City and who primarily serve City residents.
- Non-profit social service agencies, arts and culture organizations, or minor sports organizations
Limit one submission per eligible community group per Active Living Guide issue. Submissions by ineligible organizations, or ineligible submissions, will not be used or followed up upon. Eligible organizations will make their submissions using the online form and timeframes below. See Active Living Guide Community Section Eligibility Policy and Procedures
Submission Guidelines
Two options for submissions are available: text only or graphic only. Please read the guidelines carefully. If your submission does not meet these guidelines, it will not be included.
Text-Only Submission
The Marketing Team will format your submission for you. Do not include images. You will provide the following:
- Title (up to 30 characters)
- Description (up to 250 characters, including locations, fees, etc.)
- Email Address (optional, must not be personal)
- Phone Number (optional, must not be personal)
- Website (optional)
Graphic-Only Submission
Graphics should include all relevant information. They must be:
- 3.625 in W x 1.825 in H (1088 px W x 563 px H)
- No Bleed
- 300 ppi
- JPG, JPEG, or PNG
Please hire a professional graphic designer or submit a text only advertisement if you don't understand these requirements.
Annual Submission Timelines
| Issue | Active Living Guide Term | Visible Online | Submission Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | January - March | November | October 1 - 15 annually |
| Spring | April - June | February | January 1 - 15 annually |
| Summer | July - August | May | April 1 - 15 annually |
| Fall | September - December | August | July 1 - 14 annually |
Community Page Submission Form
Submit your community group message for the next issue of the Active Living Guide.
The City of New Westminster is committed to protecting your privacy. This information is collected by the City of New Westminster under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of publishing your submission in the Active Living Guide. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information please contact the FOI and Privacy Coordinator, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9, privacy@newwestcity.ca.