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“Everybody has a story. That’s why POWER is what it is,” declares Catherine Erofeeva of the educational program that changed her life. There will be plenty of stories like hers to be told when POWER, a New Westminster school district alternate high school education
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The federal New Democratic Party thinks Canada should scrap the Senate. And Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his party continue to provide more reasons why that should happen soon, says Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian. In recent weeks the residency qualifications of Conservative senators Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin and Liberal Mac Harb have been called into question. On Thursday, Harper removed Brazeau from the Conservative caucus after he was put in jail while police investigated reports of domestic violence. “The poor character of the people he has chosen has done more to tarnish the reputation of the Senate than anything before this,” said Julian from Ottawa on Friday. “What he has done very effectively is he is making the case for abolishing this very see ‘IT’S juST’, a8
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The New Westminster Museum & Archives is home to a diverse array of documentary heritage that tells the story of New Westminster’s evolution from a colonial capital carved out of the forest to a bustling city.
The Heritage Week theme Good Neighbours: Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods has inspired the New Westminster Public Library to help you Jump Start Your Heritage and Genealogy Research. Drop in to the clinics on Monday, February 18, from 3:00 -6:00 pm or Thursday, February 21 from 5:00 -8:00 pm to get personal assistance researching your New Westminster house or family. Librarians will be available to show you how to find things online and in print, including unique materials found only at the library. Historical photographs, newspaper articles, obituaries and funeral records are some of the resources available.
OUR SPORTS HERITAGE The early history of sports in BC and the Lower Mainland will be featured at a special event at the New Westminster Public Library during Heritage Week. Two authors who have recently published books on soccer and hockey will be at the library on Tuesday, February 19 beginning at 7:00 pm to talk about their subjects. At 7:00 pm Robert Janning will begin the evening with the early days of soccer in British Columbia. Janning’s book is Westcoast Reign: The British Columbia Soccer Championships, 1892 – 1905. At 7:45 pm Craig H. Bowlsby will present his slide talk The Birth of Hockey in New Westminster. In Bowlsby’s new book, Empire of Ice: The Rise and Fall of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, 1911-1926 he also describes how Vancouver did win the Stanley Cup. The event is free and held in the New Westminster Public Library auditorium. Pre-register at 604-527-4667.
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Monday, February 18, 2013 6:00 pm Council Chamber, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B. C. V3L 1H9 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7576, 2012 Location: 702 Salter Street (as shown on the map)
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wooden structure destroyed in the Great Fire of 1898, and was designed by Edward Maxwell, who did many designs for the Canadian Pacific Railway. New Westminster heritage planner Julie Schueck said it has significant heritage value not only because of its connection with the railway and Canada, but also as the place where many of the area’s troops began their journey to the various theatres of the Second World War. “The Hyack Square area has been the place where a lot of last goodbyes were said,â€? said Schueck. “We’re always concerned when a heritage building is left to deteriorate on its own. Hopefully that wouldn’t happen ‌ It’s definitely an iconic building.â€? The station is owned by Westminster Station Brewing Co., which signed a 15-year lease with The Keg in 2002. Co-owner Brock Rodgers said for the first 10 years of that lease the restaurant paid a below-market rate, but was
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The city is “absolutely� concerned about the future of the historic CPR station that has been the site of a Keg Restaurant for 40 years, says the chair of New Westminster’s heritage commission. Coun. Jaimie McEvoy said although the city can’t force renovations to be made it can have the conversation about what should be done in the future. In the early 1970s, The Keg Restaurants turned the old train station on Columbia and Eighth streets, next to Hyack Square, into one of its first locations. But the chain closed the restaurant last month to conduct structural assessments. The station is listed on the local, provincial and national heritage registers. It was built in 1899 to replace the previous
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responsible for its maintenance and renovation, before the rent went up for the final five years. A structural engineer hired by Westminster Station found several problems hadn’t been dealt with. A Keg spokeswoman said last week the situation was still being assessed in order to develop an operations plan. “There’s no immediate action to be taken, this is a dispute between a tenant and a landlord,
but we are monitoring the situation as a city. If the future comes in doubt, we would look at what powers we could use,� said McEvoy. He and Schueck are concerned once older heritage buildings turn out the lights problems such as mould and water causes structures to deteriorate. “Any building requires regular maintenance. I have no idea the extent this building has been
maintained. It can be frustrating from a heritage planner’s point of view when it hasn’t been maintained,� said Schueck. “We want to make sure any work that requires a building permit gets a permit.� If The Keg decided to abandon the location entirely, Schueck said the city would work with the owner to find a new use for the iconic building, which stands alone with the renovated B.C. Electric streetcar building (home to a Salvation Army thrift store) across Hyack Square. “It’s in a lovely juxtaposition with the BCE building. They speak to each other very nicely. They’re both transportation buildings that made an impact on the city,� said Schueck. McEvoy said the building is a good candidate for future private uses. “It’s a valuable spot because it’s going to be kitty corner to a civic centre soon. So as a location for a restaurant or office that attraction will be enhanced,� said McEvoy.
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Her confidence grew and now instead of figuring she was going to be a store cashier for the rest of her life she has scholarship offers and has plans to become a cardiologist. “I’ve acquired that selfconfidence that gets me going and I never would have done it without the staff and the teachers here,â€? says Erofeeva, who can’t wait to graduate in July, a day her mother and father feared wouldn’t come. “My parents are astonished. They are in awe ‌ I can go anywhere. It’s exciting that doors are open to me, I just have to walk through them.â€? ‘YOu want tO dO YOur best’
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reasons, and not to punch a clock Grad rate keeps ImprOvInG POWER runs on a different and keep kids moving through calendar than New Westminster the system. secondary. It has three 13-week “You felt like you were part of terms, January to April, May to something,� says Pratap. “You July and September to December. just want to do your best for Russell says in September yourself. It’s just a shock to there are usually about 110 your system.� students ranging from 16 Pratap realized learning, to 19. It has a total of just not life on the streets, was under six full-time teaching for him when he wrote a positions along with a paper for his Comparative counsellor, a youth care Civilization class. Like russeLL worker and an educational most youngsters, he’d put assistant. off doing the paper until While not every story has a the night before it was due, but as happy ending, Russell has seen he worked through the wee hours ones similar to Erofeeva’s and it started to pour out of him. Pratap’s over and over again. “It wasn’t a chore, it was more One grad is a parliamentary aide of a challenge crafting it.� Now, at age 29, he’s an account in Ottawa, another works on oil executive for a major office supply rigs in Australia, and a third is an RCMP officer in Alberta. company in Burnaby.
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For more information, or to obtain a Heritage Colouring Contest entry, please contact: New Westminster Development Services Department, Planning Division at 604-527-4532
CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PHASE ONE TRAINING WORKSHOP Attention rental property owners and managers! Keep illegal activity off your property and provide a safer, more habitable environment for residents to live. The Crime Free Multi Housing Program is designed to create safer apartment communities through creating relationships between owners, managers, residents, and police. CFMH Phase One Training Workshop March 6, 2013 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Justice Institute of BC, 715 McBride Blvd Fee: $75 Pre-registration is required. Find more information and download the registration form on the New Westminster Police website at www.nwpolice.org.
WRITING A GOOD ENDING TO A GOOD LIFE Many of us have a will. Some of us have set up our funeral arrangements. Few of us have an advance care plan. An advance care plan talks about what our society does not talk about - what we want for ourselves when we are dying. Unfortunately, many people have not shared their end of life preferences with loved ones. The New Westminster Public Library is offering a unique workshop called Writing a Good Ending to a Good Life: Advance Care Planning on Saturday, February 16 at 2:00 pm. A local physician, Dr. Joelle Bradley from the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice, will discuss how to explore your values and wishes so you can prepare your advance care plan. To register, please call 604-527-4667.
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Monday, February 18, 2013 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B. C. V3L 1H9 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7554, 2012 Location: 737 Carnarvon Street (shown hatched on the sketch plan)
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Local hair salon gets into green style Mario Bartel
When she first opened her salon last year, Petcu Natalia Petcu’s hair is says she filled a big purple. But her salon is garbage bag every two going green. weeks. Now she only Petcu’s Zoom Hair, puts out the trash once a at 37 Sixth Street, is the month. first in New Westminster Petcu says more and to sign up as a Green more of her customers, Circle salon, an initiative many of whom followed by the beauty industry her from the salon to reduce and recycle where she worked in material like packaging, Vancouver’s Yaletown foils and even cut hair before striking out on as well as divert harmful her own, are becoming chemicals from going increasingly aware of down the drain or into the products being landfills. put into their hair Some of those and their health and chemicals, used to environmental effects. straighten, curl or colour Word about a salon hair, are a witches’ brew with good environmental MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER practices spreads quickly of toxins like ammonia, Natalia Petcu’s Zoom Hair Salon is the first in New Westminster to enroll in a program that recycles many of through social media. phenylenediamine, the chemicals, and materialsl used to colour and treat hair. sodium hydroxide, And that hydrogen peroxide, and Circle program, Petcu dumps used of a storage closet as her salon’s environmental even formaldehyde. dyes and chemicals in a plastic recycling centre with baskets consciousness isn’t limited to what They can cause allergic bucket for collection, rather then for plastic bottles and tubes, goes on her customers’ heads. reactions, lung inflammation and flushing them down the drain. cardboard and paper packaging, Petcu asks the two stylists she increase the risk for cancers like She’s also more careful and the foils used in the colouring works with not to bring food breast and leukemia. measuring so there’s not as much process. takeout packaging into the shop, Petcu says while many waste. There’s also a large plastic bin and she does most of the cleaning manufacturers are now offering “I thought I was being really filled with cut hair that will be of countertops, sinks and furniture natural, less harmful products, good with measuring,” says Petcu. recycled into mats used to soak up with vinegar and baking soda. they’re often more expensive and “But now that I have the bucket, I oil spills. “We try to keep it simple,” says less reliable and durable. see how careful I have to be.” “You have to be organized not Petcu. twitter.com/newsleaderfotog Since signing on with the Green Petcu’s dedicated a portion to be so wasteful,” says Petcu.
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Downtown parking open house The second open house for New West’s downtown parking study will be held at city hall on Wednesday evening (Feb. 13). The study looks at current and expected conditions for parking and development in the Downtown. It will focus on strategies to support the Downtown Community Plan and the city’s vision for the waterfront. Displays will be in the foyer at 6 p.m. with presentation and discussion beginning in the foyer and council chambers at 7 p.m. For information contact Mark Allison at mallison@ newwestcity.ca or 604-5274653.
New exhibit New West Artists is presenting Breaking Ground, a show that explores the concept of nature and features the works of Carole Millar, Cliff Milne, Donna Ross and Wendy Schmidt. It will run until March 21 at The Network Hub on the second floor of the River Market. An opening reception will be held Feb. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
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It took a cultural shift to battle drinking and driving, perhaps it’s time to make another shift so fewer pedestrians die in our streets. As with drunk driving, we can do that by changing laws, attitudes and public perception. Tougher laws and costly penalties made it unacceptable to drink and drive. Groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving got behind campaigns, and programs such as Operation Red Nose made it easier for people to make the right choice during the holidays. Corporations launched campaigns to make it cool to be the designated driver and drivers—forewarned—changed their behaviour. It may take similar efforts to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities, which last year totalled 63, according to the BC Coroner’s Service. That’s almost the same number of people who were killed by drunk drivers last year, yet where’s the outcry? The sad fact is it’s walking seniors, 70 years and older, who die the most often in a collision with a car. Where do most of these fatalities occur? At intersections and marked crosswalks. When? In December and January, when it’s dark and rainy. In fact, people of all ages are at greatest risk during this province’s gloomiest months. Pedestrians need to understand that there are no safe intersections or crosswalks. Adults must apply the same safety rules they teach their kids: be aware of your surroundings, look both ways, make eye contact with drivers. And sorry, seniors, old age is not an exemption from the crucial lessons we direct at our youth. But it doesn’t stop there: Driver education must be be enhanced, laws toughened and outwear must be reflective, or at the least lighter. Pedestrian fatalities aren’t any less serious than drunk driving deaths. So why are they treated that way? —Black Press
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Independent MLAs have a dream VICTORIA – Imagine a province where party leaders are chosen in an independently supervised vote, with 12-yearolds, dead people and pets prevented from voting. Imagine a province where roving gangs of influenceseekers aren’t allowed to join multiple parties, and the rule is actually enforced. One where corporations and unions have to advertise in their own name instead of financing political parties and then disclosing millions in donations months after the election is over. Imagine a province where elections are held based on audited financial statements, not a collection of election promises that will be dismissed as a work of fiction by the new regime if the incumbent party is defeated. A cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party to support Christy Clark. Adrian Dix won the NDP leadership with the help of bags of $10 bills stapled to new memberships. As parties go to online voting, multiple PIN numbers may be activated from the same phone number or the same address.
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These and other glaring problems with our party-based political system were highlighted last week in a set of reforms proposed by three independent MLAs. Vicki Huntington broke the party choke-hold on B.C. politics by getting elected as an independent in Delta South in 2009. Bob Simpson was kicked out of the NDP caucus shortly after winning re-election for the party in Cariboo North, because he dared to criticize then-leader Carole James for a lack of policy specifics. They were belatedly joined by Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals in an orchestrated move to the B.C. Conservatives, and then quit that party soon after. Van Dongen does not have the credibility of the others to speak on integrity, given his self-serving party antics and his questionable
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hopes for one fundamental reform, moving B.C.’s set election date from the spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast. Both the B.C. Liberal Party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it. I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it. He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session. That will be dominated by returning the provincial sales tax, and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Cutoff date is at current government’s discretion Re: Dix to fix ‘discriminatory action’ if elected (NewsLeader, Feb. 6) New Westminster Liberal candidate Hector Bremner was being, at best, disingenuous when he stated the cutoff date for Woodlands survivors to apply for compensation was “set” by the New Democrat government of Dave Barrett. Let me set the record straight. Aug. 1, 1974 is the date the Crown Proceedings Act was passed by a government led by Premier Dave Barrett. This Act made it possible for government to be held accountable by citizens for wrongdoing. It was an important and historic piece of legislation. The current B.C. government asked the courts to rule that April 1, 1974 be the cutoff date for claims from Woodlands survivors. BlaCk But they did not need to take this step. There have been other cases where the government has extended redress to survivors of systemic abuse that took place before 1974. For example, 350 survivors of Jericho School who attended from 1950 to 2004 have received compensation. Premier Christy Clark refused to lift the Aug. 1, 1974 cutoff date when responding to questions by Official Opposition Leader Adrian Dix in the Legislature. The article is incorrect to state that the cutoff date was “set” by Premier Dave Barrett’s government. The current government could, and should, end this arbitrary discrimination today. Adrian Dix has made it clear that a new government with him as premier will do just that within one week of taking office. Dawn Black, MLA New Westminster
Teachers, employer working hard To keep schools open Re: New season for ‘School Wars’ (Tom Fletcher column, NewsLeader, Jan. 30) The BCTF and BCPSEA (British Columbia Public Schools Employer’s Association) have ratified a framework to facilitate the next round of bargaining that is set to occur this spring. Both groups are working proactively to avoid any disruptions to the education of students in the public school system. Unfortunately, Premier Christy Clark’s new plan, “Working Together for Students,” fails to address the two most significant problems plaguing the public education system in British Columbia: class size and class composition. It seems Clark is intent on another round of failed negotiations with teachers. The ability to bargain class size and composition is of vital importance to teachers for two reasons. First, in 2002 as Education Minister, Christy Clark tabled Bills 27 and 28, which stripped teachers of the right to bargain this concern. In April 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Bills 27 and 28 were unconstitutional. Teachers have a constitutional right to bargain class size and composition. Clark’s new plan continues to deny teachers this right. Second, put simply, the education of students in public schools is suffering. Many classes are over their limits for class size and composition. Students are not able to reach their academic potential when the needs in classes are so great. Students who need extra support to succeed are not receiving it. When the classes are too large and the needs too great, no one can reach their potential. Teachers have a constitutional right to bargain class size and composition. Teachers need the right to bargain class size and composition because teachers
know what students need to succeed. The BCTF and BCPSEA are working hard to avoid any disruption to the education of students in the public education system. However, the BC Liberals and Premier Christy Clark seem intent on waging another war with the BCTF for another school year. The members of the BCTF will not allow the BC Liberals to force them (again) to accept a deal that is both unconstitutional and harmful to students. Christina Pook New Westminster
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Governor General on the Prime Minister’s recommendations— because it’s unrepresentative of Canada. “You have to have elected people accountable to the public and we don’t have that at all,” said Julian. By invoking closure on debate on important bills in the House of Commons and stacking the Senate with Conservative patronage appointments, Harper is not showing respect for democratic principles, said Julian. The result is shoddy legislation being rammed through that gets exposed either when it’s challenged in court or comes under scrutiny of thirdparty organizations. “Often it seems to be written on the back of a napkin,” said Julian. While the original intent of the Senate was to act as a check and balance for the federal government it hasn’t worked that way, said Julian. Not invoking closure, giving the parliamentary budget officer and the auditor-general more teeth and adhering to or strengthening parliamentary rules would do the job better than the Senate. “I would suggest the checks
and balances start with the House of Commons,” said Julian. Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart, a former Simon Fraser University political scientist, said the original Senate, formed before Canada became a nation, was effective. “At one point it would have done more because a lot of the industrialists and property owners would have been members of the upper houses and have much more control,” said Stewart. He pointed out on occasion the Senate comes up with notable bills, but not enough to justify the power it has through patronage appointments to block House of Commons legislation. “That’s what’s most distressing. That’s what we’re increasingly hearing from Canadians, who are these guys and why are they blocking passing of legislation passed in the House of Commons?” said Stewart, ading the checks and balances system would be strengthened by having more proportional representation in the House of Commons.
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The Conservative federal government is pledging new justice reforms to indefinitely lock up highly dangerous mentally ill offenders who were found not responsible for their crimes. Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement Friday in Burnaby alongside Darcie Clark, whose three children were killed five years ago in Merritt by her deranged ex-husband Allan Schoenborn. The Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act tabled by the government tightens provisions for the release of offenders like Schoenborn. Courts will now be able to use a new category of high-risk mentally disordered accused. Instead of annual reviews by provincial review boards to determine if they’re fit to be released, a judge can order the offender be held for up to three years before a review. And offenders with that designation would not be released unless a judge agrees. The courts will also be able to ban provincial review boards
from issuing controversial unescorted day passes to designated offenders. Schoenborn, who is in a psychiatric hospital in Coquitlam, is slated for his next annual review Feb. 15. “These reforms cannot undo the terrible things that have been perpetrated on victims like Darcie Clark and her children,” Harper said. “Buy they will help her and other victims regain control of their lives.” The prime minister said Canadians have been shocked to learn some violent individuals in detention for their mental illness have been given unescorted day passes despite still being deemed a threat to public safety. “Something here is very wrong,” Harper said. “The safety of the public must be the paramount consideration.” Provincial review boards will now be able to better restrict the movements of offenders it does release, by ordering they not have contact with victims or other individuals, and by ordering them to stay away
from certain places. A coalition of mental health groups urged Ottawa to carefully consider the need to promote the recovery of mentally disordered offenders while pursuing public safety aims. “These changes will unnecessarily heighten the public’s fears, increase negative stigma around mental illness and ultimately undermine the reintegration of [not criminally responsible offenders] without increasing public safety,” said Schizophrenia Society of Canada CEO Chris Summerville. He said offenders declare not criminally responsible account for just 0.001 per cent of all criminal charges and they have a far lower rate of recidivism – around five per cent – compared to more than 40 per cent for regular convicts serving federal time. SFU restorative justice expert Brenda Morrison said the legislation puts more focus on victims instead of offenders, but much will depend on how the government implements it. twitter.com/jeffnagel
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Independent MLAs seek spring cleanup Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – B.C. voters have had enough of bags of cash, instant party memberships, and corporate and union donations influencing their provincial affairs, say three of B.C.’s independent MLAs. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson, Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington and Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen are calling for reforms to party financing and a meaningful role for backbench MLAs. And they want the changes made in the brief legislative session that begins this week. “People want MLAs to represent their constituents, not special interests or party leaders,” said Simpson, who was kicked out of the NDP caucus in 2010 for criticizing then-leader Carole James’ lack of policy specifics. The MLAs are also calling for B.C.’s scheduled election date to be switched to the fall, so the May 14 vote will be the last one featuring a spring budget that remains an untested political document. Simpson noted that one of the B.C. Liberal members supporting Premier Christy Clark’s leadership bid turned out to be a cat, and NDP leader Adrian Dix won his leadership contest with the help of bulk memberships delivered at the voting deadline along with bags of cash to cover the $10 NDP membership fee. Huntington, the only MLA elected as an independent in 2009, said B.C. is one of the last places in Canada that still allows political
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donations from corporate and union sources. She said B.C. should also ban donations from nonresidents, to prevent Alberta “oil barons” and other outsiders from influencing the vote. Van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals and later the B.C. Conservatives, said he was able to speak out about the cost to small business from the new Family Day holiday. NDP and B.C. Liberal members didn’t have that freedom because their leaders supported it, he said. NDP house leader John Horgan said his party is on record in support of fall elections and banning corporate and union donations. But he doesn’t think it’s likely either one will be a priority for the B.C. Liberals as they use a 19-day session to set up for an election campaign. Simpson said he will ask the government to consider at least the switch to fall voting in the spring session, which starts Feb. 12 with a throne speech.
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consensus on what would Road pricing could be come first.” implemented by 2016, the Polak last fall spelled out letter suggests. the province’s criteria for Bateman predicts road tolls new TransLink funding to be or a vehicle levy will be just as considered – any new source unpopular. must be affordable, regionally “Enough fleecing drivers,” based and, critically, have he said. public support. Bateman said sales tax had “We all saw what happens not been previously proposed when you try to implement for TransLink, adding he a tax that the public has not suspects mayors are raising been consulted about and the it to “distract attention from pbulic has not been what they really want, engaged with prior to which is the vehicle it being implemented,” levy.” she said, referring to Although the the imposition and regional mayors’ withdrawal of the council’s Jan. 31 letter harmonized sales tax. to TransLink supports Polak “We don’t want a regional sales tax of to see that happen 0.5 per cent – which again.” could raise $250 million a Canadian Taxpayers year – council chair Richard Federation B.C. director Walton said he thinks a Jordan Bateman said area smaller ‘RST’ of 0.1 to 0.2 residents can’t afford to per cent more likely. pay more in sales tax and Bateman predicted even TransLink should find more a small “toehold” into the waste to cut instead. sales tax would be disastrous “The mayors have shown because TransLink will keep just how tone deaf they are coming back for more. to the public’s wishes when The BC Business Council they come back and float the doesn’t have a position idea of increasing sales tax,” but would entertain the Bateman said. idea of raising sales tax for “TransLink has a spending TransLink, said executive problem, not a revenue vice-president Jock Finlayson. problem.” He said many U.S. cities Sales tax would be just one have a small local sales tax potential new source, with added on top of the regular road pricing, a vehicle levy, a state sales tax for specific share of carbon tax and land projects or services. value capture near new rapid “For taxpayers, obviously, transit stations also on the the lower the better,” table. Finlayson said, when asked if
a TransLink sales tax of less than 0.5 per cent would be more palatable. “We do see a need for a more stable funding arrangement in place for TransLink which has really be struggling with a series of financial challenges,” Finlayson said. The business council is also open to considering a vehicle levy or comprehensive road pricing in the region, he added. One possible challenge for the province, Finlayson said, is it might not be able to allow a regional sales tax for TransLink without making the same power available to other regions across the province. “That’s a big step for the province,” he said. The NDP plan for financing transit is to redirect carbon tax revenue that now goes to corporate tax relief under the province’s revenueneutral policy, effectively raising business taxes. NDP transportation critic Harry Bains doesn’t rule out a sales tax or other sources for TransLink, but says that would be a conversation with mayors if more money was needed and justified after the transfer of a share of the carbon tax. “You need to square the need with what we will take to the table and then see if that’s sufficient or if they need something more.”
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Wendy scott an institutionalized setting. Staying at home encourages seniors to be positive and independent. This can make a huge difference in how long an elderly individual lives and how they age. • Home care promotes healing. If a patient is ill, there is scientific evidence that many patients heal faster at home. • Home care allows for the maximum amount of dignity and independence for the individual. • Patients at home remain as engaged with their usual daily activities as their health permits because there is control over home, diet and personal schedule. • Home care is personalized and tailored to the needs of
A: Although there are many options for care there is nothing like the comfort and security of home when you’re ill or aging. Research shows that living at home is often the best option for physical and mental wellbeing. Consider the benefits of in-home care when looking for appropriate options. Benefits of Home Care
• Home care supports families while keeping them together. This is particularly important in times of illness. The ties of responsibility and caring can be severed by hospitalization. • Home care prevents or postpones hospital or nursing home care. Many seniors become depressed in
each individual. Patients receive one-on-one care and attention. • Loved ones stay with their cherished belongings and familiar surroundings, which reduces fear, stress and anxiety. • Home care provides a variety of professionally supervised services in the security, privacy and comfort of the client’s home, with family’s active involvement and support. • Patients can receive the medical attention they need without having to give up the freedom and independence they cherish by remaining in their home. • May reduce the risk of infections.
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Men and women used to dining out for lunch every day can start bringing their own lunches so they can gain greater control of their daily caloric intake. For those who find they’re frequently too exhausted to cook each night, they can prepare meals in advance to have healthy, homemade meals waiting instead of always ordering takeout or delivery. When shopping for food, people should avoid doing so on an empty stomach so they’re less inclined to buy unhealthy snacks.
ExErcisE Exercise is another essential component to shedding pounds after 50, though men and women over 50 should always consult a physician before they begin a new exercise regimen. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention points out that regular exercise can help older men and women prevent the onset of a host of ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. In addition, the CDC notes that regular physical activity as one ages helps muscles grow stronger, which increases the chances that an individual will be able to perform necessary daily activities without the assistance of others. Maintaining that independence into older adulthood is a goal for many men and women, and it’s a goal that’s far more realistic for men and women who exercise than it is for those who don’t. When coupled with a healthy, low-calorie diet, routine exercise can help men and women over 50 shed extra weight and keep the weight off once it’s gone. According to the CDC, older adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-
Seniors Services Society offers over fifty years of combined experience serving seniors in the BC Lower Mainland. Dedicated staff and volunteers work to serve seniors in the community with an array of programs and services with the vision that all older adults are well supported, adequately housed, contributing and valued in a healthy community. We are proud to offer four key service areas; support services, housing services, community education and volunteer opportunities. Support Services are to help New Westminster seniors to continue to live independently in their own home. Programming includes: telephone support calls, medical/nonmedical transportation, Meals-on-Wheels, social programs, better at home, assistance/information and Referral, and our annual income tax clinic. Housing Services provide individualized information for seniors’ housing in British Columbia. Seniors residing anywhere within BC are encouraged to call us for general information or housing counselling. Our housing counsellors are trained to provide assistance for all seniors wanting to relocate within the province. Our one-on-one outreach service or our temporary housing program can assist homeless or at-risk seniors in finding housing. Community Education offers various training and workshops with the goal of increasing the understanding of seniors housing and support services within the Lower Mainland. Our organization provides housing counsellor training, and individualized information sessions by request to the general public, community groups, governments and businesses. Volunteer Opportunities is an exciting way to invest in your community, gain and use skills, and help seniors to live independently. Volunteer with us! Opportunities include telephone support calls, office support, transportation, and meals on wheels. Please contact us at 604-520-6621 or info@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit us at www.seniorsservicessociety.ca
intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, every week and muscle-strengthening activities on two more days a week. These muscle-strengthening activities should work all the major muscle groups, including the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms. Muscle-strengthening activities include lifting weights, working out with resistance bands, exercise such as push-ups and sit-ups that use body weight for resistance, and yoga. Even gardening that involves digging and shoveling can be considered a musclestrengthening activity. Weight gain is often an expected side effect of aging. But men and women don’t have to gain weight as they get older. Some simple dietary changes and a commitment to routine exercise is all it takes to shed weight after 50 and keep that weight off once it’s gone.
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As mom’s disease progressed, so did his bad behavior. Finally we removed her from their home and she was placed in a long-term care facility. After that as luck would have it, he ended up in hospital after a bad fall. The doctors were not sure if he would recover, so we did due diligence and took over temporary power of attorney. While cleaning up their house, which was a mess, we discovered bank records and telephone bills, and we found evidence that he has been supporting a mistress (30 years his junior) while she is also getting welfare. Between giving her money and his gambling habits he has gone through more than $100,000 of both his and my mother-in-law’s assets. Dad is now out of the hospital, and has caregivers dropping in a couple of times a day. He contacted the girlfriend and seems to have picked up where they left off. We are exhausted trying to stay abreast of this situation while talking to the agencies involved. We don’t live that close to him, so depend on others to give us feedback on what is going on. We feel like giving up and letting
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Dear Exhausted: I feel for you and your family especially for your poor motherin-law who probably endured his abuse for years. When the money runs out, so will the girlfriend. Unfortunately your fatherin-law is too vulnerable to see the writing on the wall. Even though this woman may be in her 40s or 50s, to a 90 year-oldman, she is “young” and this flatters his ego. This type of woman preys on elderly lonely men. If the family spends little time with the senior or communication is limited the “friend” will see this as an opportunity to take advantage for their own financial gain. These scammers usually have a story of being hard done by (no job or limited income) and begin by asking to borrow money, for rent or groceries and the list goes on. Taking advantage of the senior’s generosity they are bought clothes, jewelry, furniture and
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OngOing Uptown Artists’ DropIn: A group of artists aged 50-plus meet to paint and draw in a comfortable bright e nv i r o n m e n t . T h e focus of the group is to encourage artists who are experienced or just starting. Limited supplies let beg inners try out different options. Donation accepted but optional. When: Every Thursday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Spruce Room, Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster. Abreast in a Boat: Dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors seeks new members.
Recent studies suggest exercise may significantly reduce the risk of a cancer recurrence. What better way to get this exercise than with a team of fellow survivors who will “buoy” you every step of the way. Info and to register: www. abreastinaboat.com or bunnyr@live.ca. Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 N ew We s t m i n s t e r hosts a fundraising meat draw, sponsored by Thrifty Foods. Three meat draws per day, 50/50 draw includes dinner and breakfast. When: Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Where: Fireside Pub, 421 East Columbia St., New Westminster. Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Admission: $5 members and $6 nonmembers. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604519-1066. Adult Skate: Join the Royal City Skating Club on the ice for an evening of skating, suitable for all levels. When: Mondays, 8-9:30
p.m. (mid-October to March) Where: Queen’s Pa r k A re n a , N ew Westminster. Dropins welcome, $8. Info: www.royalcityskating. com or 604-520-1052. Fraser Health Crisis Line: Vo l u n t e e r s needed to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www.options. bc.ca and follow link for Crisis Line. Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/6uy9h4h. Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster.
World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments. Everyone welcome. When: Fourth We d n e s d ay of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-4729 or www. worldpoetry.ca. 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.
N ew We s t m i n s t e r Family Place: Parents and grandparents of children under 5 can come to Lord Kelvin Elementary school for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks. Have fun with your children, meet other parents and learn about other resources in the community. Where: In the green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays
and Fridays 9- 11 a.m. (Note - this program is closed when the school is closed).
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.
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.
Social dancing for seniors (50+) is held every Sunday from 12:45-3:45 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster. Fivepiece live band and refreshments. No partners required. Info: 604-519-1066.
clubs & grOups N ew We s t m i n s t e r Lions Club: Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Boston Pizza, C o l u m b i a S q u a r e, Columbia Street in New Westminster. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Info: 604-525-4477.
Overeaters Anonymous: Are you out of control when it comes to food? When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 335 7th St., New West. Info: 604-524-5244. Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. When: Mondays, 7:20 - 9:30 p.m. Where: Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St., New West. Info: http://3435. toastmastersclubs. org or anastasia@ ghostlyowl.com.
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There will be no pressure and no obligation, but let’s discuss possibilities. ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $800 (604)308-5665 Lab/Shepherd/Rotti x pups, 3M/3F. vet check, dewormed, ready to go, $495. Call 604-864-1004. MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $550. obo. Phone 604-825-2271. 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
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Bright 2 bdrm apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.
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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POCO - furnished bdrm. shr’d kit. & living area. Quiet house. No Smoke $400/mo. incls. lndry. 604.941.2959
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NO. VIC-S-S-121121.............. Victoria Registry......................... IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA............. BETWEEN: RUSSELL ANDERSON AND DAWN ANDERSON PLAINTIFFS............................ AND: WADE TODD AND KRISTINE CURALL DEFENDANTS ADVERTISEMENT......................... To: Wade Todd and Kristine Curall TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 30, 2013 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Victoria Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number VIC-S-S-121121 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the plaintiffs Russell Anderson and Dawn Anderson claim the following relief against you: judgment for the damages and costs sought by the plaintiffs in the Notice of Civil Claim. You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Victoria Registry, at 2nd Floor, 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria B.C. V8W 9J2, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim, all the pleadings filed this action, and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by Dean P.J. Lawton of the law firm Carfra & Lawton, solicitor for the plaintiffs Russell Anderson and Dawn Anderson, whose address for service is 6th Floor, 395 Waterfront Crescent, Victoria B.C. V8T 5K7.
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