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Local kids (and adults) put words into action. See Page A4

Open talk wanted on fixing deficit Grant Granger

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New Westminster musician Sean Garrett is hoping to get the city rockin’ as he prepares to host Wednesday Night Jams at The Columbia beginning Oct. 3.

Bring rock back to the Royal City Mario Bartel

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Like any self-respecting rocker, Sean Garrett isn’t about to divulge his age. But he’s been around long enough to remember when California Dreamin’ and Zodiac were happening New Westminster rock clubs that cultivated local bands. For a stretch he organized jam nights at Nix Pub at the old Burnaby Hotel on Kingsway. Now he’s hoping to revive the city’s moribund rock music scene by hosting his own Wednesday Night

Jam beginning Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., at The Columbia. Garrett, a bassist and vocalist who has three solo albums to his name, will be trading riffs with guitarist/producer Rick Boulter and drummer Frank Baker, who’s played the skins for bands like Trooper, Prism and Nick Gilder. And they’re only too happy to have other local rockers join them on stage. Who knows what might happen? “It’s so important to interact with other players,” says Garrett, who was born and grew up in New West. “Everyone knows each other

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but they don’t get a chance to play together.” Jam nights, says Garrett, can be a percolator for new music, even new bands. They’re a chance for veterans to flex their chops and new musicians to network, maybe learn a few tricks, form new partnerships. It’s a creative, relaxed atmosphere that’s more about camaraderie than getting noticed. “It’s a good learning experience,” says Garrett. “Any chance you get to do your craft, it’s a great thing.” It’s also a lot of fun. Especially when the disparate players find their

groove and they all mesh. “It’s a spine-tingling moment when you feel like you’re doing it right,” says Garrett. That’s also true for the audience, who can watch for free. After all, that’s who musicians play for. “You want people there listening,” says Garrett, who’s hopeful the lack of NHL hockey will help bring people out. “It’s exciting to be bringing rock music back to New West.” To learn more about Wednesday Night Jam, follow the Upcoming Events link at www.seangarrett.net.

The head of the New Westminster Teachers’ Union (NWTU) wants the school district to stem the anxiety of his membership by having open communication over how it will deal with its surprising $2.8 million 2011-12 budget deficit. NWTU president Grant Osborne was joined in his call for transparency at Tuesday’s board of education meeting by district parent advisory council (DPAC) president Rob Peregoodoff. Osborne said the word ‘deficit’ makes teachers anxious, especially a shortfall as large as that announced earlier this month. It makes them wonder what it could mean for them, he said, and that leads to rumours and speculation spreading through school halls and staff lunchrooms. “Because of the size of the deficit, obviously it’s had an effect on teachers and classes,” said Osborne on Wednesday. “Mostly they don’t know what to expect.” The Ministry of Education has given the district until the end of October to come up with a plan to balance the budget. Please see BUSINESS, A3

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EwEn AvEnuE ProjEct uPdAtE The City of New Westminster will be commencing work on the Ewen Avenue Project this fall.

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crimE PrEvEntion unit voLuntEErs The New Westminster Police Department is looking to recruit Crime Prevention Unit volunteers who are trustworthy and dedicated to join our team. This is a great volunteer opportunity if you are considering a career in law enforcement, or want to give back to the Royal City. If you are interested in applying, please call 604-529-2446 or visit www.nwpolice.org for more information. Applications will be accepted until september 30th, 2012.

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Tenders are currently being sought for the first phase which will take place between Furness Street and Boyd Street. Phase one will consist of rebuilding the existing roadway, removing ditches on the south side of the street, and constructing a multi-use pathway including lighting and landscaping. Design for phase two and three of the project will commence shortly thereafter, and will involve the section of road from Boundary to Howes Street. These phases will include the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Howes and Ewen Avenue which NEW WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT will create thePOLICE opportunity to provide a gateway entry VICTIM feature to ASSISTANCE the community. UNIT

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counciL mEEtinGs monday, october 1 3:00 pm committee of the whole Council Chamber 7:00 pm regular council Council Chamber Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online. Committee meeting schedules can be found on our website.

The full reconstruction of Ewen Avenue will be We are currently completed in 4 phasesrecruiting over a 4 year period. Funding for the project has been included in the City’s long range capital plan.

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Able to remain calm and focused in stressful situations the deadline for all 2013 grant application is september 30th. Any application The City of in New is seeking input from residents, businesses, Willing to take training both theWestminster classroom and in received after the deadline may not be considered by Council. community groups and organizations about the interim development of the field Detailed guidelines and application forms for all grant programs will be available the Timber Wharf section (“east end” asphalt area) of the newly opened Program information can be found on our website: online at the City’s website www.newwestcity.ca beginning Friday, Augustwww.nwpolice.org 10, Westminster Park. This is your opportunity to make a significant and click onPier “Victim Services” 2012; or at City Hall Main Reception, 511 Royal Ave. contribution to your community. INFORMATION SESSIONS IN NEW WESTMINSTER

Amateur sports Grant Purpose: The Amateur Sports Grant program is designed to assist amateur sports Thursday September 27, 2012 • Enhance the attractiveness of the overall park organization with the development of their organizations through the Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm • Identify potential activities and features to make the encouragement of competition, skill development, volunteer participation and or Wharf inviting and fun Timber to ensure that a wide range of activities are available to youth in the City of New Thursday 11, 2012 Westminster. October • Initiate short term improvements to remain in place until funding for Time: 6:30pm Phase to Two7:30pm of the full park Master Plan becomes available Arts and culture Grant The Arts and Culture Grant program is designed to assist organizations with the 2012 timeline: delivery of new arts programs, events or initiatives and assist with specialized Call Register: 604-529-2525 1. WPP “West End” Open - June equipment/instruments. Public art initiatives will also be considered. The to events  Note: Volunteer shifts are 2 evenings a month, applicants must Survey be 20 years-and older and possess a class 5 and/or services must contribute to the artistic life of the City. 2. Public September/October driver’s license. Volunteers must pass a security clearance and must qualify following an interview process.

heritage Grant The Heritage Grant program is designed to assist New Westminster based heritage organizations with the delivery of heritage programs, projects, and events. Events and/or services must contribute to the heritage of the City.

community Grant The Community Grant is designed to support community-based projects for new and developing organizations and established organizations that work on a project bases, and organizations undertaking special, one-time initiatives. The projects must assist the City in fulfilling its mission statement and accomplishing strategic goals. city Partnership Grants The City Partnership Grant is designed to assist not-for-profit incorporated organizations with the delivery of major events or services to the community. The events and/or services must assist the City in fulfilling its mission statement and accomplishing strategic goals. Environmental Grant The City’s Environmental Grant is designed to support locally based organizations or non-profit societies in undertaking projects which provide an environmental benefit or promote environmental awareness to the New Westminster community. child care Grant The City’s Child Care Grant Program promotes the provision of quality, accessible and affordable child care. It is designed to assist licensed, non-profit child care operators to expand, renovate and/or repair their facility or purchase appliances, equipment and/or furnishings to better serve children in their care. For further information, please contact the Finance Department at 604-527-4606 or by email at nwfinance@newwestcity.ca.

3. Community meeting - October 11 4. Follow-up Community meeting - October 16 5. Report to Council - November Check www.newwestpcr.ca for the link to the survey or simply scan the QR code on your smart phone. Surveys must be completed by October 13th. Hardcopies will also be available at City recreation facilities, Westminster Pier Park, Downtown BIA office, Tourism New Westminster, River Market, Fraser River Discovery Centre, and RiverFest (Sept. 29). Survey participants will be entered into a draw for chance to win a “Picnic in the Park” for 12 catered by River Market restaurants. For more information, please call 604-527-4567 or email PCR@newwestcity.ca

GrAndmothEr PowEr The grandmother movement is a worldwide phenomenon. Throughout the world grandmothers are actively fighting for a better future for their grandchildren. Paola Gianturco has documented this phenomenon in her new book Grandmother Power. Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon profiles activist grandmothers in fifteen countries on five continents who tell their compelling stories in their own words. Paola will be at the New Westminster Public Library to talk about the movement and her new book on Tuesday, October 2 at 2:30 p.m. As space is limited, pre-register at 604-527-4667. The program is sponsored by the Royal City GoGos. All author royalties will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign, which provides grants to African grandmothers who are raising AIDS orphans.

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A radio-thon to raise funds for Royal Columbian Hospital as it gets set to celebrate its 150th birthday will be held all day on CKNW on Tuesday. The radio station, which formerly was based in New Westminster before moving to Downtown Vancouver, will open its lines for Donation Day starting at 8:30 a.m. beginning with the Bill Good Show. The RCH Foundation will put the contributions toward its $1.5 million equipment campaign. Donations can be made by calling 604-310-4000 or by contacting RCHF at 604-520-4438, or rchcares.com. “On October 2, we will be reaching out to the whole of B.C. No donation is too big or too small. Each gift helps us inch closer to our $1.5 million goal to buy priority equipment for RCH this year,” said foundation president and CEO Adrienne Bakker in a press release.

The restored Columbia Theatre was full last Friday night for a special evening for local New Democrats. Renowned Canadian humanitarian Stephen Lewis (right) came to New West to speak in support of local NDP candidate Judy Darcy (left). The event was emcee’d by MLA Dawn Black and started with an address from NDP leader Adrian Dix.

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Osborne is hoping Victoria will allow the district a few years to make up the difference. “It’s a sizable chunk. I don’t see how it can be recovered within a year without some impactful cuts,” said Osborne. “There’s no fat to cut, we’ve been cutting into muscle and bones for years.” He said it’s important for the district to involve all the stakeholders, including teachers, in developing the plan. “There’s been times where communication hasn’t flowed as it should have in the past,” said Osborne. The district’s relationship with DPAC has been strained the last few years, something Peregoodoff is hoping to mend. Parents need to be involved in finding out what went wrong and figuring out how to fix it, said Peregoodoff. “We look at other districts and the involvement parents have in other districts around finance and budget committees, in some cases they have seats on committees.

We have none,” he said. “I hope they are open and transparent about what happened. Where did the money go? Where was the disconnect between what was budgeted and where we are at now?” He wasn’t too happy, however, that trustees decided “behind closed doors” to direct district staff to investigate the costs and benefits of hiring a financial consultant and an account manager to deal with the financial hole it is in. “We need to have those debates and arguments in a public forum so that when the tough decisions are made the stakeholders have an understanding of the decisions,” he said. Trustees did decide to have the board’s audit committee monitor expenditures on a monthly basis. This was in addition to moves made earlier requiring approval for overtime and hiring from secretary-treasurer Brian Sommerfeldt before proceeding. Board chair James Janzen

said those directives don’t mean there is a hiring ban because contractual commitments must be met for class size and composition. He would not speculate on what cuts will be made to balance the budget. “The number one priority is to make sure we’re going to be on track this year and then find out how we’re going to fix the deficit,” said Janzen. “The first thing we have to do is determine if there are any problems built into this year’s budget. If this year’s budget is on track, then we’ll see where we can go on this.” When the deficit was announced, Janzen attributed the deficit to overspending of about $500,000 each on the district’s online schools, general teaching costs, and maintenance and renovations on school district facilities. Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen said she was disappointed district staff didn’t provide more details Tuesday. “We have to identify what went wrong,” said Mortensen.

“Without identifying what went wrong we can’t figure out how to deal with it … My understanding is there is part of the deficit that is structural. I know there are other answers there that we haven’t heard.” She isn’t opposed to hiring consultants or managers to fix the problems, if the expenditure can be justified. “Sometimes you have to spend money to save money.” Like Osborne and Peregoodoff, Mortensen is baffled as to why New West is one of only three districts in the province in a deficit, and particularly why the district did not learn from previous deficits. She also would like to see all the stakeholders— teachers, education assistants, parents and students—be kept informed, and for the information to be provided in easy-tounderstand terms for everyone including the trustees. “Understanding the reasons are key to fixing it. I think that’s where some of this has gone sideways,” she said.

• A report to the board Tuesday revealed New West had three employees that made at least $125,000 in 2011-12. (All districts are required to make public their top five earners who make that much.) Superintendent John Woudzia topped the list with a salary of $150,989 with pension and other compensation raising the total to $187,676. Assistant superintendent Al Balanuik received $159,598 with $132,032 of that being salary. Sommerfeldt collected a total of $157,495, including a salary of $130,213. • Prior to Tuesday’s board meeting, the district’s business company held its annual general meeting. Former trustee Brent Atkinson was reappointed as chief executive officer as was its entire board of directors. Janzen said the company reported a profit of $360,000, but that won’t help to reduce the district’s deficit because a surplus from the business company had already been accounted for in the 2012-13 budget.

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Although the Fraser River did not spill its banks in New Westminster in 2012, mitigating the possibility cost the city about $350,000 according to a report being presented to council on Monday. The threat of a possible flood materialized this past spring when the river’s watershed experienced greater than average snowfall during the winter, followed by lots of rain in the spring. The Fraser peaked at 6.83 metres at the Mission gauge on June 22, a higher level than those of previous flood threats inn 2007 (5.94) and 2009 (6.21). With the warnings, New Westminster either installed temporary dykes or had sandbags on standby along the Quay, the Braid industrial area and a few localized spots in Queensborough. In 2012, the city increased its sandbag inventory to 45,000 while also using up to 80 per cent of the concrete blocks from 2007. This year’s program also included incorporating water-filled tube dams that could be installed quickly if the river rose too high. “These dams cost less than filled sandbags for an equivalent level of protection and have additional advantages due to their re-usable nature and faster field deployment time,” said the engineering department report. Most of the $350,000, which include taking the temporary measures down, went toward buying the sandbags, dams, labour and equipment.

A coyote has been spotted wandering around Sixth Avenue and Cumberland as youngsters make their way to classes at Sir Richard McBride elementary. Area resident Vagn Linck said the coyote has been seen several times in the last three or four weeks. On Tuesday morning, at about 8:50, Linck spotted the animal as students walked to school. “He spooked a father and a young child,” said Linck. “There’s at least 50 kids walking back and forth to school every day.” Linck said he is worried a child walking alone could get attacked.

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River stewards Creeks and rivers support an interdependent web of life and we damage them at our peril. For much of the last century, we have done everything imaginable to destroy these critical waterways — covering them over, altering their course, polluting them, diminishing their capacity to support life. It’s a wonder we still have functioning creeks and rivers to which exhausted salmon return to spawn. Nature’s resilience can, in large part, explain why our creeks and rivers still teem with life. But there have been efforts made over the years to improve things and some humans deserve credit. Thanks to streamkeepers and other stewards, there are more kilometres of life-supporting habitat along these waterways and more fish in the once sterile creeks. Thanks to wise lawmakers, there are more regulations requiring industry to minimize the impact of development and resource extraction on waterways, and cities are taking more responsibility and using best practices to protect waterways in their jurisdictions, too. Even the public is getting involved by cleaning up garbage during the Shoreline Clean-up, removing invasive species, planting native species and raising cain when problems arise. Last week’s cleanup in New Westminster showed that many people still consider our rivers a garbage can, turning up everything from building waste and tires to a kitchen stove. As World Rivers Day approaches, we should make time to learn about our nearest creeks and rivers and take a walk along them, observing how they still bear life despite their proximity to industry and development. True, they are under threat, but if we become responsible stewards, they have a greater chance of surviving into the next century. —Black Press

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It was a September to Remember Sept. 28, 1972. A date I don’t necessarily recall offhand. However, it is a day I do remember. Vividly. For most young Canadian hockey fans the seminal moment in which they will remember where they were for the rest of their lives came on Feb. 28, 2010. I won’t forget that one either. I was fortunate to be in the building covering the game for Black Press when Sidney Crosby scored the golden goal against the United States. But for my generation it was Paul Henderson scoring the winner in the dying seconds of the 1972 Summit Series. That summer all the talk leading up to the eight-game series was about how it was going to be a walk in the park for Canada. It was easy for a 16-year-old to buy into the hype. Every time the Olympics rolled around, Canadians were told Canada was at a distinct disadvantage because professionals weren’t allowed to participate. Those dastardly

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What! That’s anti-Canadian. How could he say that? Well, Stan was far from being a traitor. He was worldly, though. As an RCMP officer posted to the Canadian embassy in Rome, he was one of the few Canadians who wasn’t so parochial as to believe the only hockey nation in the world was Canada. Despite the Game 1 thrashing, I believed Canada would prevail, mostly because the word was superstar defenceman Bobby Orr would heal his wobbly knees in time to save the day. In my thinking, there was no way the Soviets would be able to handle Orr’s wizardry. So when Stan said, “I’ll bet you $5 the Soviets win” I took him up on it. As the series marched across Canada—a 4-1 win for Canada in Toronto, a 4-4 tie in Winnipeg and a 5-3 Soviet triumph in Vancouver—the tension mounted and my angst grew. As a teenager just starting Grade 12 making $1.25 an hour delivering prescriptions by bike for Royal Oak Drugs,

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I was worried about losing $5, to say nothing of my pride. My concerns multiplied during the fifth game in Moscow when Canada blew a 3-0 lead heading into the third period and lost 5-4. But then Henderson scored the winning goals in both the sixth and seventh games. The country was abuzz. With the series tied and one game left Game 8 was must-see TV. One problem, it was to be played on a weekday morning during school hours. Being a goodygoody, naively proud of my attendance record, I couldn’t bring myself to skip school. But I did violate school rules by taking a transistor radio with earphones to listen to the game during my classes at Burnaby South. By the time my third period rolled around, Math 12, Canada was down 5-3. It was difficult dealing with algebraic equations as well as the possible catastrophic consequences to the country’s ego. Please see GOD BLESS, NEXT PAGE

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All of a sudden there was hope when Phil Esposito scored to make it 5-4. Math class couldn’t get over fast enough. I desperately wanted to ditch the radio so I could watch it on television. Finally, the lunch bell mercifully rung. God bless Mrs. Robinson. Our band teacher, Lynn Robinson, had brought her big, wooden-cased Electrohome television from home. I made a mad dash from the second floor of the Annex to the band room at the other end of the school

grounds, cursing myself for not having the guts to skip English and Math. When I got there it was standing room only, and Yvan Cournoyer was about to make it 5-5. Just as it appeared we’d have to settle for the disappointment of a tie, Henderson came out of the corner to bang the puck past Soviet goaltender Vladislav Tretiak. Everyone leapt to their feet. Victory was ours. Barely. A month previous, our expectation was domination. That didn’t matter now. Our

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on communities and crime impact, a show of hands by hundreds of delegates supported the call for decriminalization. Metchosin councillor Moralea Milne reminded delegates that Plant termed pot prohibition “a disastrous and expensive failure of public policy.” She said more than 500,000 B.C. residents have smoked pot, but she doesn’t support its use. “Personally I’d rather have a martini, and I’m allowed to, because we changed that very wrong prohibition stance that we had,” Milne said. OkanaganSimilkameen area director Tom Siddon, a former federal cabinet minister, said his local police reject decriminalization. “I think we’ve been frying too many brains,” Siddon said. “It’s going to aggravate the temptation of

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B.C. cities are chalking up a partial win in their long-running wrangle with corporate critics who want them to chop spending and lower business property tax rates. The provincial governmentappointed Expert Panel on B.C.’s Business Tax Competitiveness

considered claims that businesses pay too much property tax but largely sided with the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) instead. Cities feared the panel – which included a prominent business advocate – would recommend the province impose a cap or a forced lowering of business property tax rates. “We’re pretty pleased they didn’t come down with a heavy hand,” said Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, UBCM’s rep on the issue.

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Many city hall watchers are irked by how often councils move meetings behind closed doors and wonder if all the secrecy is justified. Now B.C. Ombudsperson Kim Carter has weighed in on the debate on in-camera meetings and suggests elected officials take greater care in deciding to hide their deliberations from public view. Her new report suggests best practices for ensuring local government transparency and does not make specific findings or binding recommendations. But Carter does suggest councils try to give more detail on why meetings are moved in camera, rather than just listing the section of the Community Charter that allows closed-door meetings on grounds such as legal advice or negotiations. One concern is that there are the situations when the public never even hears a closed door meeting took place. Councils are supposed to give 24 hours notice of an in-camera special meeting, but notice can be waived on a unanimous vote. Carter’s report suggests that power be used very sparingly and one good policy is to let citizens sign up for email alerts when any special meeting is declared. Another issue is what actually counts as a meeting. Many councils hold informal meetings dubbed retreats, workshops or “short sleeve sessions” that Carter said should sometimes be considered meetings and be held in public unless otherwise justified. “Just calling it a workshop or a short sleeve session doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not a meeting,” she said in an interview. Even discussions between council members via text message or group emails can start out as simple information sharing but cross the line into deliberations toward a future decision – meaning the same rules should apply. Randy Helten, of the group Metro Van Watch, says excessive use of closed-door meetings is a serious concern for many civic observers. At the regional level, Helten noted Metro Vancouver is now live-streaming its board meetings online but urged that be extended to committees. He noted TransLink’s board still makes all of its decisions behind closed doors despite a recent suggestion that may be reviewed.

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Uptown Artists’ Drop-In: We have no instructor but enjoy sharing our work and trying new forms of art with the many supplies that have been donated. If you are 50 or older, want to try drawing, or painting before committing yourself to a class, this is the place for you. When: First and third Thursdays of the month, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Spruce Room, Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster (in Moody Park). Jim Walsh: Colours of the Season: Jim Walsh is a local New West artist with a career spanning over 30 years including such diverse media as T:10.3125” painting, photography,

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Cornish sorry for mooning New Westminster native Jon Cornish has fans calling out my equipment adjustment on the apologized for what’s being called his ‘Moon over sideline. They mad I’m not mad.” Mosaic’ showing during the Calgary Stampeders’ Hufnagel didn’t take it so lightly. 30-25 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders last “I think you see how disappointed Jon is in Sunday. himself,” Hufnagel told the gathering. The former St. Thomas More Knights “Once he fully realized the repercussions running back, who leads the Canadian of it all. I’ve had a chat with Jon about it. Football League in rushing this season, He knows my feelings about it, he knows is reported to have pulled down his pants our president Lyle Bauer’s feelings about and mooned Roughriders’ fans at Mosaic it. Stadium at Taylor Field who had been “I’m not making excuses for Jon. I’m cornish taunting him. At a press conference in very disappointed for Jon Cornish. He is a Calgary on Monday, Cornish, the son of young man that likes to enjoy things … But an Anglican minister, apologized to head coach he took something way too far and it needs to be John Hufnagel, his teammates, the Stampeder dealt with.” organization and fans as well as the Roughriders. After giving up 159 rushing yards to Cornish “The incident was a mistake on my part,” he earlier in the season, the Riders held him to just told reporters. “I definitely took things too far 67 on Sunday. Despite the low output, Cornish and it reflects poorly on the organization. leads the league with 947 rushing yards, 128 more “It was a bad call on my part. It was an extreme than second place Kory Sheets of Saskatchewan. lack of judgment.” He is on track to become the first Canadian to Cornish was expected to be fined by both the lead the CFL in rushing since former Simon team and the league. On his Twitter account after Fraser University star Orville Lee did it in 1988 the game, Cornish wrote, “Lol gotta love the rider playing for the Ottawa Rough Riders.

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E S L C o nv e r s at i o n Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers f re e, d ro p - i n E S L conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and p ra c t i c e s p e a k i n g English. Co-sponsored by Fraserside Community Services Society, there are two programs available. Children are welcome. When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660.

New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels. It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors. When: Monday and Thursday ev e n i n g s . W h e r e : Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster. Info: www.nwdband. com or Christine, 604526-8996.

British Columbia Boys Choir: The 100-member choir is now a resident c o m p a ny at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Open to boys aged 7 to 24 with five choirs in Burnaby, Vancouver, N o r t h S h o re a n d Nanaimo. Register now – no audition required for town choirs. When: Wednesday nights. Where: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby. Info: www.bcboyschoir.org or 1-888-909-8282.

Poetic Justice: Three featured poets and open mic. W h e n : Every Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., back room. Info: 778-3221131. Slam Central: Spoken word poetry slam and open mic. When: Fourth Thursday of the month, 7-11 p.m. Where: Back room, Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Cost: $5 cover charge. Info: 778322-1131. N ew We s t m i n s t e r Family Place: Gym time, crafts, and games for the kids and a chance for parents to meet new friends and neighbours. Every Thursday that school is in session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Daycare room, F.W.

Free Citizenship Classes: Prepare for the Canadian citizenship test for free in classes co-sponsored by N ew We s t m i n s t e r Public Library and MOSAIC’S Settlement Program. When: First consecutive We d n e s d a y and Thursday of each month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Register and info: MOSAIC, 604-522-3722 ext. 155. Free ESL program for women: Healthy snacks and childm i n d i n g ava i l abl e for kids 0-6. Funded by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Fraserside Community Services and CAPC. When: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Olivet Church, corner of Queens Avenue and 7th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604525-9144 ext 3655.

Free ESL program for women: Offered by PIRS. Free childcare provided for kids 18 months to 5 years. When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Olivet Church, corner of Queens Avenue and 7th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604298-5888 ext. 21.

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clubs & grOups Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. Specific vacancies in the Tuba a n d Fre n ch H o r n sections. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604582-8540. Kiwanis Club of New Westminster meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 12 p.m. lunch, Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, New Westminster. Info: Marge Ashdown 604521-8567. Join a moms group: Relax, enjoy adult conversation, perhaps a craft, a demo, a speaker. Children 0-5 have quality time out. Open to moms of all ages. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Olivet Baptist Church, 7th St. and Queen’s Ave., New Westminster. Info: Shirley, 604-521-8097. Codependents Anonymous: Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for m e n a n d wo m e n who want healthier, more functional relationships. When: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Royal Columbian Hospital, Neil Russel Room, 3rd floor, Columbia Tower, New West. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or 604515-5585.

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GVHBA to welcome new CEO The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has announced the appointment of Bob de Wit as its new chief executive officer, replacing current CEO Peter Simpson who is retiring at the end of October. “I am honoured and excited to have the opportunity to join GVHBA and help build on the efforts of Peter and his excellent team,” says de Wit. De Wit has experience in corporate development, finance and competitive market intelligence. “This is such a crucial time in the history of residential construction with the explosion of new technologies and environmental complexity, and GVHBA

needs to continue to encourage cooperation among members and other stakeholders as they negotiate that change,” says de Wit. “I look forward to leveraging my previous executive leadership ... to (deliver) even greater value for GVHBA members.” “I am delighted Bob emerged as the new leader tasked with taking this respected association to greater heights of excellent for members and consumers alike,” says Simpson. “GVHBA will benefit greatly from his impressive business experience and well-honed technology skills. I am leaving the association in very capable hands.”

on the floorplan) are convenient and elegant, while the stainless-steel appliances are a cook’s dream. Moving into the ensuite bathrooms, the custom shaker-style vanities and stone countertops are cool and modern, complemented by the deep soaker tub perfect for relaxing in and the oversized glazed ceramic tile flooring. Most floorplans feature his-and-hers sinks, a convenient feature that demonstrates Woodbridge’s commitment to quality and customer service. The ceramic tile surrounds are chic, while the huge vanity mirrors are ready to show you in the most flattering light. “These are thoughtfully designed

plans with many standard features you’d expect to pay extra for,” says McClean. “There’s loads of quality from a proven and trusted builder.” Pre-registration is open online, and already there has been a great mix of demographics looking at the homes, McClean says. “It will be a new community. Much like a residential street, it will have all ages.” Homes start at $369,900. For more information, visit www.liveatniche.ca or call 604-535-5511. The presentation centre will hold its grand opening on Sept. 29, and will be open Saturday to Thursday between noon and 5 p.m., located at 3039 156th Street, Surrey.

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Woodbridge Homes is bringing an intimate community to South Surrey with its townhome development, Niche. Surrounded by green space, you will feel instantly relaxed as soon as you turn into the driveway of your new home. “A creek runs through the property and it is adjacent to a protected green belt on two sides,” says sales manager Tucker McClean. “It’s my favourite feature – sets it apart from all others, tucked away, yet close to everything.” The two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes are located in the Morgan Heights area, close to everything that you could possibly need. Shopping and restaurants at Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners, schools and leisure activities at the Morgan Creek golf course are all just minutes away. Easy access to Highway 99 means you can be on your way to downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver International Airport or

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The townhomes at Niche feature chic wood-laminate flooring, left, and gourmet kitchens with stainless-steel appliances and plenty of counter space, above. The presentation centre, top, will open on Sept. 29.

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ENGLISH MASTIFF, ckc, gorgeous M & F, vet chk, shots, ready Oct 27. $1350. Call: 604-858-6779

GERMAN SHEPHERD X pups, 8 weeks, $100/ea. Call (604)7929097

GERMAN Short Hair Pointer pups, exc hunting & family dogs, champion bloodlines, AKC & CKC reg’s parents, CKC reg litter, 3 F & 5 M avail. $650. (604)703-5744

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PETS

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APARTMENT/CONDO

LAB/SHEPHERD/ROTTI x pups, 11 weeks, shots/deworm, 2 females, Reduced $425. (604)864-1004 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PEK-A-POM puppies born Aug 10, 1/fem, 4/male. $650. 604-582-4095. email: hassandebbie@gmail.com SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, 3 months old, taken out on leash, 2M 1F (604)826-6311 YELLOW LAB. 2 years old. Female, trained. Shots up to date. C/w accessories. $500. 604-853-0676 YELLOW LAB Puppies - exc stock. No papers. $400: 1-(604)820-2687 YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, female, born June 20 $700. 604-702-8338 Chwk

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

548

FURNITURE

A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $100 - Call: 604-484-0379

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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GARAGE SALES

5862 ELSOM AVE. Burnaby Sat. Sept. 29, 10am - 3pm. 2 TV’S, Elec. Games, Salon stand, misc.

Coquitlam Center Co-op Refurbised 3 bdrm apt. Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy. sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864 MAPLE RIDGE: Lrg bright 1 bdrm apt, quiet adult oriented bldg, incl heat, h/w, covered prkg. N/S,N/P. Oct. 1. $700/mo. 604-465-8274. NEWLY CONSTRUCTED 2 BEDROOM APT. CROWN MANOR Joint Initiative City of New Westminster & Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation Unique Affordable Housing Opportunity in New Westminster Attractive Newly Constructed 2 Bedroom Apartment Available for occupancy November 1, 2012 Prospective tenants that meet income and other qualifications are invited to apply for a new, well appointed 2 bedroom suite. Features include garden patio, in-suite laundry, kitchen with island and large rooms in a Crime Free Multi Housing complex located close to parks, public transit, schools and shopping. In order to qualify, you must: Have a gross household annual income (before deductions) in the range of $35,000 to $45,000 (income cannot exceed $45,500 and will be reviewed annually). - Not own or lease a car. - Be non-smoking. - Be a current or past resident of New Westminster. Applicants that do not meet this criteria cannot be considered for this unit. Call 604-451-6676 to view or for further details. http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/housing NEW WEST 621 Colburne; asap or or Oct 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk to Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $725. 604-454-4540 NEW WESTMINSTER

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ACREAGE

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DEVELOPMENT LAND WANTED

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HOMES WANTED

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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COQUITLAM, 1018 Quadling Ave. Sept15 or Oct1. Newly reno’d 3bdr upper flr, 5 appl, F/P, 1375sq/ft, $1200. no pets, call 604-454-4540.

Manor Apartments 1 bdrm. $885/mo. 2 bdrm. $1,105/mo.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

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1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559

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2001 OLDS Intrg. 4 dr., blue, 114K, Air Cared, almost new tires. Brakes good. $2499. (604)518-4293

MAPLE RIDGE East. 4 bdrm +den, master with ensuite & walk-in closet 6 appls 2 gas f/p h/w flrs deck, garage, new sunroom nr amen/school. $1750 ns/np Oct 1. 604-760-8277.

2005 Honda VTX 1300C - $5000 (Port Coquitlam) 44,509kms, Cobra pipes, Stage 1 performance system, lots of chrome. 778-240-4008.

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM CENTRE 1300sf 2 bdrm 2 bath sep ldry & ent. prkg NS/NP. $1180/mo. 604-771-9628

2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 2dr, 111K 4 cyl auto, local, nicely optioned, $2900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706

COQUITLAM Pinetree & Robson. 2 Bdrm w/o suite with laundry, near bus/school. Avail now, ns/np. $975 incl utils & internet. 604-219-5253.

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TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm SXS duplex. Newly reno’d, quiet street, priv yard, n/s, n/p. Avail. Oct. 1st. $1100/mo. 604-465-8274.

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2007 Pontiac Wave, hatch, auto, 4 cyl, local, just 51K, as new, $7900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

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1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove

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HOUSES FOR SALE

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2003 Olds Alero 2 dr, just 156K 4 cyl, 5 spd, loaded, very nice, $2900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

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BURNABY 3 bdrm upper, 2 baths, nr skytrain, Metrotown, BCIT, bus. All appli’s, garage.Ns/np. $1500/mo Call 604-438-0786.

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SUITES, LOWER

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

2 Bd, 1.5 bathroom for rent, $1100 + utils, fridge & stove, shared laundry, close to Brentwood Mall and Skytrain, hot water and heat included, No Smoking, No Pets. 778-8358622

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PORT MOODY, Heritage Mtn, 2 Bdrm, large, w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1100. Avail Oct 1. 604-725-4873.

COQUITLAM west, 1200 s/f, bright 2/bdrm grnd level suite. gas f/p, d/w, shared w/d, $1150/mo. incl util. cable/wifi, 1 blk to Austin/Mundy. Cl to SkyTrain & WCE. Avail now. (604)779-4969 M-F after 5:30 pm.

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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RENTALS

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