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before she got ms, she hadn’t travelled internationally. now she’s been to more than 110 countries. See page A3
Officer charged in fatal shooting 2012 incident
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imogen o’brien, 2, needs all her dinosaur strength to transport her chosen pumpkin from derrick thornhill’s annual community pumpkin patch at Queen’s park on saturday. the new westminster realtor put out about 1,000 pumpkins that were free for the taking. there was also popcorn, carving stations and opportunities to meet various ghouls and costumed characters.
Rush-hour chaos at Qayqayt calmed City makes changes to improve safety outside new school
confusion and unsafe conditions • Establishment of drop-off during student drop-off and pick-up and pick-up zones on Agnes and times. In response, Merivale streets the city installed • A 30-km/h several signs and speed zone on other improvements roger emanuels Agnes we won’t be waiting that including: • Southbound long. we won’t make the • A four-way stop same mistake twice. traffic only on and crosswalk at Merivale between Agnes and Merivale streets Royal Avenue and Cunningham. • Crosswalks at Merivale and PAC chair Serena Trachta said the Cunningham Street, and Agnes and four-way stop at Agnes installed on Elliott Street Oct. 9 has helped improve safety at
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The morning and afternoon chaos at Qayqayt elementary has calmed down after the city made some traffic control changes. Members of the school’s parent advisory council (PAC) went to city council Oct. 6 complaining of the
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A Delta police officer has been charged criminally for shooting a man outside the Starlight Casino in New Westminster two years ago. According to Delta police, Const. Jordan MacWilliams appeared in New Westminster court Monday charged with the second-degree murder of Mehrdad Bayrami, 48, of Richmond. On Nov. 8, 2012, Bayrami was shot in the abdomen following a five-hour standoff with the regional emergency response team, which included MacWilliams, near the casino parking lot. Bayrami was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital where he died 10 days later. Police were called about 6 a.m. that day after receiving reports of shots being fired. Morning rush hour traffic in Queensborough was snarled because of the incident with the Queensborough Bridge being closed in both directions. MacWilliams was released on bail with terms and conditions. His next scheduled court appearance is Dec. 18 in New Westminster.
A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 22, 2014
NOTICE OF EXCHANGE OF LAND Monday, November 3, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 1H9
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6:00PM ON OCTOBER 27, 2014 IN COUNCIL CHAMBER 511 ROYAL AVENUE, NEW WESTMINSTER REZONING REZ00101 / BYLAW NO. 7722, 2014 1000 QUAYSIDE DRIVE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application has been received to rezone the site at 1000 Quayside Drive to permit a mixed use commercial/ multiple unit residential development which includes two residential towers on a podium.
The Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice of its intention to exchange fee simple title to that portion of property, shown diagonally hatched on the attached sketch.
WHAT IS REZONING REZ00101 ABOUT? The site is proposed to be rezoned from Central Business Districts(C-4) to a Comprehensive Development District zoning in order to permit the construction of two residential towers of 23 and 28 stories on a four storey podium and two levels of underground parking. The development would include approximately 526 residential units, 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and a breezeway, elevator and staircase connecting the waterfront to McInnes Overpass.
(a) The lands being exchanged are equal portions of the lands at 260 Salter Street - Lot 3, District Lot 757, New West District, Plan LMP38387 Group 1, Except Plan BCP19020, BCP37929 and EPP26747, and Part of the Foreshore and Bed of Annacis Channel of Fraser River and Dyke Reserve. (PID 024190-331) and the City’s foreshore parcel – Lot 100, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan BCP19020 and Part of the Foreshore and Bed of Annacis Channel of the Fraser River New Westminster District. (PID 026416-484).
HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, October 9, 2014 to October 27, 2014, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
City Contact: Todd Harvey in Engineering Services at (604) 527-4633
HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on October 27, 2014, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the hearing. Attend: City Hall Council Chamber 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC V3L 1H9
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(b) The person who is seeking to acquire the City property in the land exchange is Port Royal Village Developments Inc. (c) The nature of the land exchange is to address the encroachment of the foreshore pedestrian trail onto Parcel 4B (part of 300 Salter Street) which is owned by Port Royal Village Developments and will involve the exchange of 191.52 square metres of land as shown on the attached plan. (d) There will be no consideration to be received by the City as the land exchange will result in the exchange of equally valued lands.
Inspection of Documents: Staff report and relevant background documentation may be inspected at Engineering Services, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive (except statutory holidays) from Wednesday, October 22, 2014 to Monday, November 3, 2014 Jan Gibson Acting Corporate Officer
FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOUSING POLICY OPEN HOUSE This is your opportunity to learn about and comment on the proposed FamilyFriendly Housing Policy for New Westminster. This policy is designed to increase the supply of ground-oriented and two and three bedroom units in new multifamily residential developments. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2014 City Hall Foyer, 511 Royal Avenue If you are unable to attend the Open House, then please complete the survey which can be accessed at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/FYK3JZK For more information, contact John Stark, Senior Social Planner, at 604-515-3777. CITY PAGE CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 NewsLeader A3
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World traveller isn’t ‘confined’ by wheelchair Mario Bartel
they’d never seen someone carried up the mountain on a It’s probably easier, and Sherpa’s back. quicker, for Linda McGowan To get down the 110 to talk about the countries concrete steps to reach the she hasn’t visited. Ganges River at Varanasi, The former Burnaby home McGowan reached into the care nurse has travelled to stash of local currency she 110 countries. She’s walked always keeps in her pockets to on the Great Wall of China, hire some students who were parasailed in Hawaii, climbed hanging out on the steps to to Annapurna base camp lift her to the riverbank. in Nepal, flown in a hot air A tip, a smile and sign balloon in Australia, and language go a long way, said experienced sunrise on the McGowan. Ganges River in Varanasi, “You find a way to make it India. work,” she said. And McGowan, 66, has Her next trip, in November, done it all in a wheelchair. will take her to South Africa A few years after for the first time. McGowan was diagnosed Meantime, she’s releasing with multiple sclerosis a self-published book about in 1983, she realized the her travels in a wheelchair on progressive nerve disease Oct. 26. would soon cost her the McGowan said she hopes MArIO BArteL/neWsLeADer ability to walk. So she booked Linda McGowan looks out the window of her New Westminster condo as she plans for her next adventure, to South Africa in November. her story will motivate others She has travelled to 110 countries since being diagnosed with MS. a trip to Beijing to fulfill her to embrace their dreams as lifelong dream to walk on in McGowan’s old high school packaged tours with five-star crazy, a little bit gutsy,” she said. well. China’s Great Wall. After she left yearbook, which declared her the accommodation and guides “You have to not be vulnerable.” “You have to believe in yourself the travel agent, she bought her most likely to travel the world. to program her every waking She rolled around the British and your ability,” said McGowan. first wheelchair. “Once I’d travelled that first moment. Sometimes she buys a Isles with a sign on the back of “I believe I have a responsibility McGowan had never travelled trip, I had the feeling I could do it plane ticket and figures the rest of her wheelchair that said “Any to educate.” internationally before. By the time again,” said McGowan. her trip out when she reaches her push is greatly appreciated.” • McGowan’s book, Travelling she got to Beijing her mobility In fact, McGowan’s averaged destination. She stays in hostels. When she wanted to climb high the World with MS… In a had further deteriorated. But one or two major international Lonely Planet’s travel guides are up into the Himalayan mountains Wheelchair will be available on with the help of a cane and a lot excursions every year since. Often her bible. in Nepal, she found a guide who amazon.ca and amazon.com of determination, she did take a she travelled alone. But as her McGowan said the key to would carry her in a basket on his starting Dec. 1. The book will be walk on the Great Wall’s ancient physical abilities deteriorated, seeing the world despite her back. The locals were astonished; officially launched at the Blusson bricks. she started bringing along a physical limitations is overcoming they’d seen plenty of sick and Spinal Cord Centre in Vancouver The experience triggered a companion. the fear to ask for help. elderly people transported down on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. For info go to wanderlust that had been foretold McGowan’s trips aren’t “You have to be a little bit the mountain paths that way, but www.lindamcgowan.ca
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No charges in massive Downtown fire The investigation into the cause of the fire in Downtown New Westminster a year ago has concluded without a conclusion. New Westminster police said the investigation into the Oct. 10, 2013 blaze conducted by its major crime unit has been completed. But “they were unable to conclusively determine the cause of the fire,” said a NWPD press release. “Based on this determination, the criminal investigation has been concluded and no L ILY CIA DA SPE5 INK 9 DR $
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criminal charges are forthcoming.” NWPD spokeswoman Sgt. Diana McDaniel said the major crime unit would not comment any further. Calls by the NewsLeader to a New Westminster fire department investigator to find out what impediments they faced in trying to determine a cause were not returned. The overnight blaze destroyed three buildings between Columbia and Front streets at McKenzie street. Among the businesses destroyed was a bridal DAILY $ 95
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A4 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 22, 2014
GENERAL VOTING DAY, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014
CITYPAGE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of New Westminster that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor, six (6) Councillors, and seven (7) School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname
Usual Names
Jurisdiction of Residence
COTÉ
Jonathan X.
New Westminster
CROSTY
James
New Westminster
KRASNOGOR
Vladimir
New Westminster
WRIGHT
Wayne
New Westminster
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected
General Voting Day will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: #
Voting Location
Address
1
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School
921 Salter Street
2
Connaught Heights Elementary School
2201 London Street
3
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School
1714 Eighth Avenue
4
Lord Kelvin Elementary School
1010 Hamilton Street
5
Century House
620 Eighth Street
6
St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall
1010 Fifth Avenue
7
Royal City Centre Mall
Community Room 610 Sixth Street
8
Herbert Spencer Elementary School
605 Second Street
9
Glenbrook Middle School
701 Park Crescent
10
FW Howay Elementary School
91 Courtenay Crescent
11
Richard McBride Elementary School
331 Richmond Street
12
Sapperton Pensioners Hall
318 Keary Street
13
Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre
76 Jamieson Court
14
Royal Westminster Armory
530 Queens Avenue
15
River Market
207 – 810 Quayside Drive
16
Shops at New West (New Westminster Sky Train Station)
323 – 888 Carnarvon Street
Please note that voting cards are not issued to New Westminster electors for the Municipal Election. Qualified electors are entitled to vote once at any one of the above locations.
Surname
Usual Names
Jurisdiction of Residence
ASHDOWN
John
New Westminster
ASHDOWN
Marge
New Westminster
BELL
Jim
New Westminster
BLOCK
Tracey
New Westminster
BRETT
David
New Westminster
Day of Vote
Voting Location #1
Voting Location #2
CARTWRIGHT
Catherine
New Westminster
DONNELLY
Calvin
New Westminster
FOLKA
Mike
New Westminster
Wednesday, November 5th (required under the Section 97(2) of the Local Government Act)
New Westminster Lawn Bowling Clubhouse 710 Eighth Street
Council Chambers, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue
GUPTA
Raj
Vancouver
Saturday, November 8th
HARPER
Bill
New Westminster
New Westminster Lawn Bowling Clubhouse 710 Eighth Street
JOHNSTONE
Patrick
New Westminster
Wednesday, November 12th
KADIOGLU
Matt
Vancouver
KAINTH
Tej
New Westminster
New Westminster Lawn Bowling Clubhouse 710 Eighth Street
LIU
Gerry
New Westminster
All qualified electors will be eligible to vote during Advance Voting.
McEVOY
Jamie
New Westminster
McINTOSH
Scott
NewWestminster
SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES
PALMER
Gavin
New Westminster
PUCHMAYR
Chuck
New Westminster
TRENTADUE
Mary
New Westminster
WILLIAMS
Lorrie
New Westminster
Voting Location
WOLDRING
Harm
New Westminster
Dunwood Place *see note
901 Colborne Street
Nov 10 from 10 am to 2 pm
Thornebridge Gardens
649 – 8th Avenue
Nov 10 from 3 pm to 6 pm
SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Seven (7) to be elected Surname
Usual Names
Jurisdiction of Residence
ARMSTRONG
Glen
New Westminster
BELL
Jim
New Westminster
CALDWELL
Cort Ray
New Westminster
CAMPBELL
Jonina
New Westminster
COOK
Casey
New Westminster
EWEN
Michael
New Westminster
GIFFORD
Mark
New Westminster
JANZEN
James
New Westminster
MORTENSEN
Mary Ann
New Westminster
PANDEY
Rajiv
Vancouver
PEPA
James
New Westminster
PERRY
Jeremy
New Westminster
SLADE-KERR
Kelly
New Westminster
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance Voting Opportunities will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster:
Council Chambers, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue
Special Voting Opportunities for the 2011 General Local Election will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster on Monday, November 10, 2014 and Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the following times and locations: Address
Time of Vote
Royal Columbia Hospital
330 East Columbia Street
Nov 13 from 9 am to 12 noon
Queen’s Park Care Centre
315 McBride Blvd.
Nov 13 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Only qualified electors of New Westminster who are patients/residents at the above facilities on the dates and times shown are eligible to vote at the special voting opportunities. Where the patient/resident is unable to attend the voting place within the facility, election officials may attend the patient for the purpose of receiving their ballot.
*NOTE: Qualified residents of Ross Tower, Rotary Tower and Kiwanas Tower are also allowed to vote at the Dunwood Place Special Vote. ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older; and • Canadian citizen; and • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and CITY PAGE CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Board candidates want to keep finances in check Mario Bartel
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New Westminster school district superintendent John Gaiptman says he has a plan to repay its $4.87-million deficit by 2020. Still, candidates running for school board in November’s municipal election want to ensure the district keeps a tight handle on its finances. That means keeping members of the board in the loop on budgetary matters, said incumbent Michael Ewen, who’s seeking reelection. Ewen said previous district administration kept reassuring the board its finances were in good order even as the deficit almost doubled from $2.8 million two years ago. “We were led to believe everything was fine,” said Ewen. “For the board it was really startling.” Casey Cook, who’s also seeking another term, said procedures are already in place to prevent future fiscal surprises.
“I do believe we have wouldn’t be in such a financial a process in place that bind if the province made more brings transparency and money available to finance accountability,” said Cook. education in general. “For the first time I really “The abundance of have optimism around the deficits in B.C. in school financial process.” districts shows the Other candidates said importance of increased there’s still more that can funding across the be done. board,” said Perry. Newcomer Jeremy He said school boards SLADE-KERR Perry said the district’s have to be advocates for finances have increased funding for to be more open to public education. the people who fund Cook said that can only them: the taxpayers. be achieved by talking with “The district the provincial government as budget and actual partners. spending should “We’re in a co-management be prominently model between districts and the displayed on their website,” provincial government,” he said. said Perry, an employee benefits “We have to repair our consultant at Plan Direct relationship. We need dialogue Resources. “In the process of with the province.” setting the budget, public input Slade-Kerr said making more needs to be sought.” information available to parents Kelly Slade-Kerr agrees. will help make them a vocal “The challenge for the future force. is to ensure the new systems and “For instance, class size principled approach to finances and composition data should remain part of the culture,” said be published and individual Slade-Kerr. parents should be advised about “Regular reporting and full how their children could be disclosure is essential.” supported if we had access to But, said Perry, the district more funding,” she said. C
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The federal Conservatives deserve credit for recognizing that childhood fitness is an issue and that sports activities are expensive. But let’s face it, the doubling of the tax credit for kids under 16 from $500 to $1,000 is just a drop in the bucket when it comes to getting kids active and fit. Now, parents can get back up to 15% of their children’s registration or membership fees at tax time but it’s really just a gesture and an acknowledgement that the original $500 tax credit was far too low. What sweetens the pot slightly is that the maximum credit actually works as a refund of $150, meaning that families whose incomes are too low to benefit will get some help, although they have to spend a lot to benefit a little. Cynics will argue that the Tories are just buying votes — with voters’ own money — in advance of a federal election a year from now. But people’s memories aren’t that long and the refund or tax credit isn’t worth that much. What would make a difference would be a national fitness strategy to encourage families to make health and fitness a priority. Currently, this is left up to the cities to do, with some encouragement from provincial or regional health authorities, and other non-profit agencies. What’s missing is a culture of active living because everybody is so strapped for time, people drive everywhere and sitting in front of a screen all day is seen as the most-productive way of getting things done. Could a pan-national strategy address more issues over a long time-frame? Absolutely, and it’s not just kids who could benefit from incentives to employers and agencies to get everyone moving and being healthy. Canada needs more direct action to raise Canadians’ fitness IQ, and the federal government should be a leader in this. —Tri-City News/Black Press
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The dilemma of choosing a mayor A few years ago Sylvia Clarke dropped by Mayor Wayne Wright’s office, adamant that he tear down the drug houses around one of our SkyTrain stations. “If you don’t get rid of these places, I’ll put a bomb under them,” said the retired teacher who wears her passion for the city on her sleeve. Happily, Wright shared her concerns. And he’s been the kind of mayor who’s fixed stuff like that. An “excellent” mayor, she says, who “woke up this dirty old city.” “I think Wayne was what this city needed,” she told me last week. “He got rid of the beer parlours, put up highrises— everything I wanted him to.” (If only we all had her sense of civic ownership!) I agree with Sylvia. He has been an excellent mayor. But Sylvia isn’t complacent about the future. Recently, she asked the challenger, Jonathan Coté, for a chat to size him up. And she came away from that 90-minute conversation with some clear impressions.
Chris bryan Dedicated man. Young family. Good person. Well educated about cities. A bit too quiet—not a big personality like Wright. But clearly passionate about New West and brimming with ideas and plans for its future. And now Sylvia thinks Coté represents our city’s future too. Or does he? That’s the dilemma that faces many voters in the race for mayor: Stay the course with Wright or give a promotion to a great city councillor who shows so much promise? Wright’s done a great job. He’s a visionary—meaning he can visualize a New West that is better, more vibrant, more successful than it is today. He can see—and has seized—the opportunities to get us there. He calls the right people, or corners them at civic functions to convince them to help him make
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it happen. He saw a beautiful park at Westminster Pier when the rest of us saw a polluted, barren industrial site. He was a driving force behind the Anvil Centre and the city’s decision to risk building an office tower above it. He nudged Coun. Lorrie Williams to tackle the job of commemorating the famous Wait for Me, Daddy photo. Now it’s a sculpture, on the toonie and got its own stamp. Cool. On his watch, the city’s aimed high and dreamed big. And we’re reaping the rewards of a steadily revitalizing downtown. With big dreams come big risks, and we risked awful cost overruns on the park and the office tower. And Wright’s older, sure. But he’s got huge stamina and energy, and loves the job. Meanwhile, the sales pitch for Coté isn’t so sexy. But where Wright makes the big plays, Coté’s eye is more attuned to the many pieces that, if placed well, build a stronger whole. His masters in Urban Studies from SFU has been touted a lot. But what’s important
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is the depth of thought and thorough approach he takes to the issues. His policy document on transportation issues in the city, released last week, is a good example. It’s filled with great ideas to address our traffic woes for the long term, to make this city easier to walk and cycle. Coté is strong on policy. And while it isn’t sexy, smart policy builds great cities. Today, Downtown is rapidly becoming a wonderful place. Wright has led the way. Could Coté help the city sing across all 15 square kilometres? Sylvia says we need to take the long view. Wright, she says, would be great for four more years. “But what would we be left with? There could be an experience vacuum. We have to balance all these things out.” Coté, she argues, is the person for the city’s next phase. “This young man is so talented, another city will grab him.” Unfortunately, of course, only one of them will win—and we’ll lose one of them from city council.
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Statue an inspiration to create a better world The Wait For Me, Daddy statue across from the new Anvil Centre is a meaningful reminder for citizens of New Westminster and all its visitors that wars tear our hearts and lives apart and leave lasting sorrows and challenges. Stronger than that, though, is the message that we all take part in what happens in this world today. We can find better ways to get along with global citizens, and we must. World Peace is not impossible. As opposed to a recent letter writer who appeared to think that it was not worth its merits, I believe this bronze statue is not only true to the original photograph, but a “cast in bronze” inspiration. Since the 1940 photograph has always been close to my heart, the statue strengthens my belief that we all need to find more peaceful ways to settle problems, differences and issues, than with violence and war. Wars don’t really solve problems, as most of us know. Contemplation of the photo and statue do not negate my appreciation of the many sacrifices that New Westminster and other soldiers and families made over the war years. Today, we are once again faced with threats and scary circumstances. Because of human nature, conflict and wars will probably continue, perhaps in part due to greed. Debates continue and are welcomed in a free country. The statue beckons all citizens to improve the solving of problems. When I see Wait For Me, Daddy, I am torn. I feel grateful for the tenacity of our troops, the patience of families, and the cooperation of communities, as my family and I were liberated from Holland during World War Two. I am ever thankful to our soldiers and their families for a life of freedom and yes, opportunity. I was thrilled to have met a very much alive “Whitey” and soldiers depicted in the photograph and statue. I am not in favour of glorifying war, which I do not see the art piece doing. I see the opposite: It’s up to all of us to find better and more peaceful ways to explore solutions to problems with neighbours from afar, who now live amongst us in every country
on earth. It can be done. We need to use our minds more than arms, now. Focus on the common core of all people—positive emotional strengths. We need to nurture these, while caring for our natural environment, of which we are all a part. May the Wait For Me, Daddy statue be well displayed with bright and coloured lights even in the darkest hours. We can be inspired to practise peace, any time of any day. And sometimes we need reminders. Carla Evans New Westminster
TIME FOR MAYORALTY CHANGE When Jonathan Coté announced his candidacy for New Westminster mayor in June, I suspect many voters felt that it would be an opportune time for Wayne Wright to gracefully retire, and leave with a sense of accomplishment. Mr. Wright took several months to decide if he would run again, meanwhile the majority of current councillors determined they would support Mr. Coté’s candidacy. But in last week’s NewsLeader article (Taking on the ‘Machine’), Mr. Wright contends he was somehow dumped and was mystified that a group he had worked with well would turn on him. The facts are clear, however. Mr. Wright took his time and the ship sailed! Moreover, it is strange that a council he and many others have commended for working quite well together, despite some philosophical differences, is suddenly a “machine” against which he must stand firm. This council on the whole has worked well for the benefit of New Westminster. Coun. Betty McIntosh retired gracefully, but Mr. Wright’s comments smack of desperation. It doesn’t flatter you, Mr. Wright. As well I note several other candidates for various positions also have joined in the “antimachine” movement. How quickly they forget Voice and other groups who worked on common platforms and strategy in the past. It’s time for mayoralty change and we need re-election of our
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SOLVING NEW WEST’S TRAFFIC CRISIS Re: No answers from council candidate on truck traffic (Letters, NewsLeader, Oct. 17) The Rattled About Traffic in New Westminster Facebook Page has become an excellent forum for discussion and a testament to its creator, rattled resident Theresa Henry. I am a frequent and proactive poster to the site. The key to solving New Westminster’s traffic crisis is leadership. Traffic is a chronic, anxiety producing, long-term hardship for many Royal City residents. Some folks are just plain worn out and have thrown their hands up. “Nothing will ever change,” they say. Regarding heavy truck traffic on Royal Avenue, it should absolutely become a thing of the past as soon as possible. How? The city’s proposal to TransLink to flow trucks around the perimeter of the town was a reasonable one, but the timing was inopportune due to the pending Pattullo Bridge replacement discussions. The new Pattullo is our opportunity to get heavy truck traffic off residential streets, with approaches connecting to perimeter truck routes and creating more efficient commuter flows. Traffic is not and should not be a partisan issue. But too often we see councillors using traffic to launch partisan attacks on the provincial government. This confrontational, partisan rhetoric creates a toxic atmosphere of mistrust that serves New Westminster poorly. During the vital next round of Pattullo discussions, the agenda should be “what’s best for New Westminster?” not “how can we use this to rail against the party we dislike?” Dave Brett Candidate for New Westminster city council
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• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of New Westminster at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature. The identification documents must prove identity and proof of residency in the City of New Westminster. Non-resident property electors (NRPEs) who have not yet registered with the City will be required to bring the following: • Application to register as an NRPE; • If more than one person owns the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of owners must accompany the application; • A copy of a real property tax notice issued by the City of New Westminster; and • One document that provides evidence of identity and contains the elector’s signature. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please visit our website at www.newwestcity.ca/elections or contact the Election Office at elections@newwestcity.ca or call Chief Election Officer Isabell Hadford 604-636-4484 or Deputy Chief Election Officer Philip Lo at 604-636-4485. Isabell Hadford Chief Election Officer
GET ACTIVE AND STAY ACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 5 & 6 GRADE 5 “GET ACTIVE” PROGRAM: October 1, 2014 - September 7, 2015 With their “Get Active” card, students will have FREE access to all drop-in recreation programs offered by the Parks, Culture and Recreation Department for their Grade 5 year. To qualify, students must be of Grade 5 age (born Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2004) and live in and/or attend school in New Westminster. GRADE 6 “STAY ACTIVE” PROGRAM: October 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 The “Stay Active” card provides students with 10 FREE admissions to any dropin recreation program offered by the Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. To qualify, students must be of Grade 6 age (born Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2003) and live in and/or attend school in New Westminster. Application deadline for both programs is December, 31 2014. Application forms have been distributed to students through the schools. Please check with your school if you haven’t received your application form. Encourage your students to apply for their “Get Active/Stay Active” card and to use it regularly. For more information, please e-mail the Parks, Culture and Recreation Department at searle@newwestcity.ca
ART IN THE LIBRARY Two art exhibits are underway at the New Westminster Public Library. In “Home Sweet Home,” now showing on the Ramp, Minyoung Park’s delicate watercolour paintings depict everyday scenes of laundry, dishes, and children’s toys, transcending their mundane subject matter to consider what makes a home.
Thursday, October 23rd 7:00 to 9:00 PM Century House, Spruce Room John Gaiptman, the Superintendent of New Westminster School District, will be our special guest and will provide an update, and respond to your questions and concerns, on the high school replacement project. Other topics include updates on the proposed off-leash dog park, traffic and parking laws enforcement, maintenance of the signs and crosswalks around Moody Park, a public art project, and planning for a fall neighbourhood social. If you live between 6th Avenue and 10th Avenue, and between 6th Street to 12th Street then you live within the MPRA area and you are encouraged to come to our meeting. Get Involved! Speak up! Make a difference to your neighbourhood & city! For more information, or to be put on the MPRA mail list, please contact Christopher Bell, President by email (moodyparkra@gmail.com).
FAMILY MONSTER MASH BASH Friday, October 24, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Queensborough Community Centre Drop-in Fee: Free (RSVP Required by October 22) Calling all groovy goolies to join our super fun monster mash bash! Pumpkin carving, tasty treats, creepy crafting, costume parade and entertainment! Pumpkins are available by donation. For more information, please call 604-525-7388.
HOLIDAY GREETING CARD CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Artists living in New Westminster are invited to submit designs to be considered for the annual holiday card sent out by the City’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. Two designs will be selected, one sent out to all City’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Staff and one sent out to the Department’s Community Partners. The original artwork selected will be owned by the Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. $250 honorarium will be awarded to each artwork selected. Submission guidelines: • One submission per artist • Design to reflect the Spirit of New Westminster • Design to reflect diversity and inclusiveness • Open to all two dimensional media, size 5” x 7”, either portrait or landscape orientation • Please do not include text on the design Please submit by email: • Name and current address of the artist • 1 jpg of proposed design Deadline: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Please send all submissions to Biliana Velkova, Arts Coordinator at bvelkova@newwestcity.ca For information please call or email: Biliana Velkova, Arts Coordinator 604-515-3822, bvelkova@newwestcity.ca City of New Westminster | Parks, Culture & Recreation 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
In a new show by a group of artists known as The Garden Gals, the focus is on trees in the local environment. Called “Magnificent Trees,” this show is upstairs on the Art Panels. Participating artists are Susan Tamkin, Linda Cant, Silvana McNulty, Carolyn McLaughlin, and Merril Hall. These shows can be viewed until October 31 during library hours.
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Pastor passes out poverty plan plea Hopes campaign will deliver message to federal government Grant Granger
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Brian Hornibrook may have gotten wet to the core as he handed out apples at Sixth and Sixth in the rain Friday but he had a message to deliver. Normally the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in New Westminster does that from the pulpit on Sundays. But this message is one he wants received all the way to the top, Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Hornibrook was at Uptown New Westminster’s busiest corner participating in the national Chew On This! campaign to urge Harper’s government to come up with an anti-poverty plan. He handed out paper bags prepared by his congregation containing an apple, a fridge magnet with the Chew On This! logo and a postage-paid postcard addressed to Harper. “There’s a real problem with poverty in our country, and we’ve seen it on the news here in Vancouver with the tent city on the east side of Vancouver. The governments don’t seem to be doing a whole lot to come up with some sort of plan that deals with the issue of poverty in our country. It’s a growing problem. More and more people are relying on food banks today,” said Hornibrook. Before coming to New West a year ago, Hornibrook participated in the annual Oct. 17 event at his previous posting in Halifax. The issues aren’t going away in Halifax, Vancouver or New West. “People are finding it harder and harder to get by and feed themselves with healthy food, and the Canadian government seems to be not willing to take
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Brian Hornibrook, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in New Westminster, was passing out apples in the rain at Sixth and Sixth last Friday as part of a national campaign calling for the federal government to develop a plan to combat poverty.
any initiative to bring in some sort of antipoverty plan,” said Hornibrook. He didn’t mind getting wet to make his point. “The irony of this is the people who are homeless have to be out in the elements. That’s the reality of their lives,” said Hornibrook. “There were a number of people who were very much in favour of what we were doing and there were a number who weren’t interested, and that’s fair. Once I explained what we were doing they thought it was a good idea.” The apples symbolized the small amount of food people in poverty survive on. They were donated by the Royal City Centre Save-On Foods. For more information on the campaign go to www.ChewOnThis.ca.
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But since the contractor was behind schedule the installation of the crosswalks and signs had to wait until Oct. 7. “There was a bit of confusion with the construction and their gates and fences didn’t allow us to get to the site,” city infrastructure manager Roger Emanuels told the NewsLeader on Oct. 10. The city said it is in the process of putting in curb bulges on Royal Avenue at Third, Agnes and Elliot streets, and on Merivale. The city still plans several other measures to improve safety including: • Widening sidewalks on Royal • Removing and cutting
back shrubs and trees on Royal so there’s more room to walk, and better lighting and visibility for pedestrians • Improving the sidewalks and curbs on First, Second and Vancouver streets • Realigning the pedestrian corridor where Royal, Second and Park Row meet to improve safety • Installing guard rails at key crossing locations • Improving the signals at Royal and First. The city report said the area will be monitored by city parking control officers and the New Westminster police’s community liaison officer. In addition, engineering staff will review traffic and pedestrian access to the school with its
administration, PAC and the Hub for Action on School Travel organization that helps develop best routes to schools to see if any more improvements are needed. Emanuels said the city will be better prepared in September 2015 when the new Fraser River middle school, currently under construction at the former John Robson elementary site, opens. “We won’t be waiting that long. We won’t make the same mistake twice.”
Playground fundraising continues Meantime, the PAC was planning to install its
first phase of playground equipment Saturday but the site wasn’t ready. Trachta said the school district and Qayqayt’s contractors Yellowridge Build Design have agreed to install it. As for finding funds for the second phase, PAC organizer Ronda Field said it has reached the Aviva Community Fund semifinals. Online voting for it runs Dec. 1-10 with the final decisions being made by a panel of judges. The PAC is again pursuing the CST Inspired Minds contest’s top prize of $20,000. Last year, the PAC got $10,000 from CST. Qualifying round voting is Oct. 27 to Nov. 10.
Former bar owner given probation A former New Westminster bar owner has been sentenced to 18 months probation for sexually assaulting a woman. The victim responded to a want-ad for a waitress/ bartender posted on the online classified website Craigslist. Fred Bilawey, 52, pled guilty to the charge in New West provincial court on Oct. 6 He was charged last spring. At the time New Westminster police issued a plea for other possible victims to come forward. Shortly after his first court BILAWEY appearance on March 20, Bilawey disappeared and New West police issued another plea, this time for information about his whereabouts as they believed he might be suicidal. A bench warrant was issued for Bilawey’s arrest on May 13 after he had missed a number of court appearances. He is believed to have fled the country. Sgt. Diana McDaniel of the New West police said Bilawey returned to Canada on Sept. 20 when he was arrested.
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Kitsilano home gets a facelift from Novell Design Build A home from 1928 is renovated from top to bottom to fit the needs of a homeowner with plans to have a family and bring the old home up to date. By Kerry Vital Old World style and thoughtful details combine in a seriously gorgeous home in Kitsilano, completely renovated by Novell Design Build. “We are so excited about this house,” says Laurel James, director and principal designer at Novell Design Build. “It truly was crafted; there’s something in every room and it really suits the homeowner. Everywhere you look there’s a surprise.” The owner purchased the home, originally built in 1928, with the intention to renovate it. “Multiple renovations over the years compromised the original character of the home,” James says. “The entire house has been re-planned and the roof lifted to accommodate a growing family.” Lifting the roof changed the top floor attic from a space with no head room to a full upper level with room for sleeping and relaxing. “We had a strict limit to the amount of square footage we could add to the house, yet we desperately wanted to create a usable upper level,” James says. “We exceeded the code
requirements for thermal ratings on the exterior walls in the lower level, earning a space credit that we dispersed upstairs, along with lifting our mechanical room up into the attic crawl space where it was excluded from our square footage, and maximizing space exemptions for storage and head room clearance on the stairs. All of this allowed us to scrape together enough room for two bedrooms, one with a seating area and desk, a bathroom, laundry and storage upstairs.” Other highlights include 12-foot ceilings in the kitchen, designer lighting pieces and a custom cast fireplace in the den. “The powder room is articulated with a dramatic display of calacutta (marble) hex tiles, offset with an antique vanity, restored lighting fixtures and un-lacquered brass fittings throughout,” says James. “It’s really dramatic.” The renovations incorporate the homeowner’s art and antique collection, which was an important feature for him. “An Old World feel, eclectic mix of classic styles and thoughtful detailing bring character and lift back to this early century home,” James says. Another stunning feature of the home is the capability for indoor and outdoor living. “A massive folding operable wall as wide as the kitchen facilitates a true connection to the outdoors,” James says. This allows the homeowner to live and dine inside or outside. One of the little surprises that James is so excited about is the drawers beneath the stairs that
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Controlling the chaos of home technology Organizing all your media technology prevents clutter and ensures everything works as it’s supposed to. By Kerry Vital No one likes a cluttered home. That’s particularly true when it comes to technology. “It’s no longer necessary to have a stack of components beside your TV,” says Lee Rente of Encore Security and Automation, citing examples of components as DVD players, gaming systems, media servers such as an AppleTV, or a digital cable box. “A racking system will allow you to keep everything organized in one space and allow you to access multiple sources from each TV in your home.” In order to facilitate this, it is recommended to include some degree of home automation, as it will streamline the process and ensure everything works as it should. “A home automation system will be able to tell when something is doing what it’s supposed to do, while a plain remote that you get with your TV won’t have that functionality,” Rente says. “With the advent of streaming media, most people will never have to access their components.” However, he recommends using a racking system that will give you access to the back of said system if necessary, to ease in troubleshooting. Most racking systems are modular and include shelving to place your DVD players and other assorted components, as well as built-in wire management to keep
every cord neat and secure. Many racks will also have built-in fans to keep the components cool, which will ensure a longer lifespan for your technology, and surge protectors to prevent damage from power surges. “You can also get accessories such as glass doors to make it fit in better with your existing decor, instead of only purely functional,” says Rente. Media racks can be placed nearly anywhere. “Don’t be afraid to relocate your systems to nearby closets to achieve that clean look of just having a TV on the wall,” Rente says. Another option is in a media room itself through built-in cabinetry. One advantage of centralizing your technology is that a single rack can be used for multiple rooms and multiple televisions. “You can purchase a device that will split a single DVD player or media server across a number of televisions,” says Rente. “This will allow you to access multiple sources from each television, and the ability to access the same source from multiple TVs. So, you can watch the same television show on two different TVs, for example.” This type of system works well for man caves or recreation rooms that have multiple televisions, as they allow you to play the big game across all of the TVs, or have different sports playing at the same time on multiple screens.
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By Kerry Vital For style expert Jennifer Scott of A Good Chick To Know, style is about more than homes or clothing. In fact, it’s a combination of both for the designer who started off working purely in fashion. “I kind of organically ended up doing this,” Scott says. “I have a Bachelor of Design (degree) from Ryerson University in Toronto, and worked in fashion as a stylist. I found that many of the principles of design transfer over to interiors, and started doing a lot more of that kind of design work.” In 2011, her design won second place in the BC’s Best Young Designer competition. Scott started A Good Chick To Know four years ago, and continues to assist clients with many aspects of their lives. She offers interior design services as well as wardrobe styling, and notes that the principle of “something old, something new” works well for both facets of the design industry. As for where the name came from, Scott Jennifer Scott of A Good Chick To Know is enjoying the return laughs and says that she has always had the to neutral whites and off-whites in her own home, and urges name in the back of her head. people to consider different textiles and textures. “I thought of the name years ago but didn’t A Good Chick To Know photos want to use it until I found the perfect business. This business is perfect for the name!” she says. Cozy blankets and other textiles are all As fall and winter begins, many people look great for the colder months. at updating their homes and their wardrobe; Scott has a few “You want the look to be soft and cuddly,” tips. she says. “Most people think of changing colours when it comes to When it comes to fashion, Scott tells fall, but I think you need to look at what’s been popular this people to look for interesting patterns. year,” she says. “Nice neutral whites and off-whites have been “There’s not one big ‘it’ colour, so a tonein style along with nudes, and I think this will stay through the on-tone pattern will add a lot of interest,” she winter.” says. “I’m also really loving all the metals. Instead, she urges people to look at different textures. “My home is white, so instead of doing white sheer curtains, Yellow gold, rose gold, white gold. There’s I’m doing white velvet for example,” Scott says. “Bring back the been a real return to traditional glamour, which is nice.” textiles!”
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Decorating for small spaces By Kerry Vital Living in the Lower Mainland means living in the one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It also means living in one with plenty of options for housing types, from large single-family residences to small condominiums. Decorating a large space has its challenges, but decorating a small space can sometimes be even more complicated. Designing for smaller spaces starts with some multi-tasking. “Good design enhances how the occupants really live,” says Laura Anderson of Resource Furniture. “Multi-functional pieces that transform can make one space do the work of two, or three, or four.” Among the options are tables, beds, storage solutions and desks, just to name a few. One of the biggest challenges involved in living in a small space is keeping on top of clutter. “Editing possessions is a critical first step,” says Anderson. “Dedicating enough closed storage for the items you can’t do without is next.” While it might be tempting to go for an inexpensive option, Anderson warns against that. “Look for quality,” Anderson says. “There is nothing environmentally friendly about purchasing an item that must be thrown away and replaced.” Moving beyond furniture, there are simple decor tricks that can make your home feel larger. Everyone has heard of the adage that black makes something look smaller while white makes something look larger. While this is often true, it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. In fact, dark colours can make your home feel cozy and inviting, which can be more important than making a room feel larger. Allowing plenty of natural light into your space will be beneficial when making your
A great space-saving idea is to purchase furniture with a dual purpose, such as this coffee table, above, that can grow into a dining table, left. Murphy beds, also known as wall beds, below, are another great option for saving space. Resource Furniture photos
home feel larger. Matching your draperies to the walls will avoid contrast, which will keep the walls looking seamless. Above all, it is important to make your home feel like your own, and that will start with keeping it as clutterfree as possible. Stacks of possessions will just make your home look smaller, whether you’re living in a penthouse or a studio. “Less is more, no matter what size the home!” Anderson says.
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A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Candidates vary in their social-media savvy slogan translated into a variety candidate James Pepa, listed of languages. personal websites on the city’s During the campaign he’s A fourth candidate for mayor, election website that don’t show used Twitter to launch his Vladimir Krasnogor, is on up when they’re punched in. platform on various topics by Twitter and has a website Until the weekend, the directing voters to his website. in the embryonic stages. same could be said for Wright is a Twitter Four other election 35-year trustee Michael newcomer—his first three tweets hopefuls are either in the Ewen, a frequent tweeter, of this campaign came Oct. 13. process of building web but his is now up and A week later, he hadn’t tweeted pages or they might want running. any more. His website looks to see what software Coun. Lorrie Williams KAINTH sharp but is pretty bare bones. gremlins have gotten doesn’t list a website but Conversely, Crosty’s is crowded ahold of their sites. www.lorriewilliams.ca is with his thoughts on various Council candidates Catherine still out there. However, it hasn’t topics and background info. Cartwright and incumbent Bill been updated since 2009. It was The front page also has his Harper, along with incumbent created to bolster her campaign Elect Crosty 4 Mayor and his school trustee James Janzen and to win the NDP nomination for the federal riding of New WestminsterCoquitlam and Port Moody. She isn’t the only one. Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen hasn’t entered anything in her blog in 2 1/2 years. Candidate websites are getting more and more sophisticated. Some of the better ones put up by council candidates in 2014 extoll the virtues of David Brett, Tej Kainth and Mary Trentadue, while trustee candidates Mark Gifford, Jeremy Perry and Kelly SladeKerr have some spiffy sites too. While there are social Prevent the flu this year. Call our pharmacist media veterans like Coté, or visit saveonfoods.com to book your in-store Crosty and Johnstone, vaccination*. Walk-ins welcome. some like Mike Folka and Harm Woldring *You may also be eligible for a free flu shot. See your pharmacist for details. are just getting started wading into social Tues, October 28th - 1pm to 5pm media. Lower Level, 198 - 610 Sixth Street, New West And then there’s 604-520-6087 Jim Bell, who, believe it or not, is running Wed, October 29th - 10:30am to 2:30pm for both council and 125 - 6200 Mckay Avenue, Burnaby school trustee, as he 604-433-3760 did in 2011. Never Sat, November 1st - Noon to 4pm mind Twitter, Facebook 270 Columbia Street East, New West or having a personal 604-523-2583 website, Bell doesn’t even have an email account. Bell delivered his platform to the NewsLeader office, handwritten on a single page of student notebook paper. That’s as old school as it gets.
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Small actions can add up to savings Think about cutting costs where you won’t notice it. If your business uses natural gas for heating or cooking, here are some easy tips from FortisBC to help you save energy and money. Save hot water ■ Fix leaky taps and install watersaving aerators on kitchen and bathroom faucets. ■ If running a commercial kitchen consider installing a low-flow spray valve to pre-rinse dishes. These devices use approximately 50 per cent less water than standard types. ■ If you can access your hot water pipes, wrap them with foam or rubber pipe insulation to prevent heat loss.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 NewsLeader A23
Lower loonie good for B.C. business Less cross-border shopping to aid merchants
exporters will benefit – particularly the forest industry. “That can lead to Jeff Nagel more employment and Black Press more money to spend in The falling Canadian retail,” Meredith said. dollar may bring a Then there are the merrier Christmas for tourism operators, local merchants and who struggled to get other small businesses by Americans to come spurring B.C.’s legions north when the loonie of avid cross-border was riding high and their Black Press file money didn’t go as far. shoppers to instead The lower Canadian dollar will leave cross-border spend their money at B.C. is now a bargain shoppers with less incentive to head south this holiday home. destination from the U.S. season. Over the last two years in sales tax, but Meredith said point of view. the loonie has slid from $1.02 consumers will be the losers “Operations like Whistler U.S. to around 88 cents and the – whether they opt to pay the Blackcomb are loving this,” decline has been close to 10 per generally higher retail and Meredith said. cent from one year ago, when wholesale markups in Canada “And it’s perfect timing for the Canadian dollar stood at 97 or the higher exchange rate on the ski season.” cents to the greenback. their purchases in the U.S. Even the panic over Ebola “With the Canadian dollar But he noted consumers may actually be good news for being rock bottom it certainly should have a bit more money Main Street B.C. if some winter makes any kind of retail left in their pockets to spend vacationers decide it’s getting prices in Vancouver look this holiday season as a result riskier to fly. relatively more attractive,” SFU of cheaper gasoline in the wake The deadly virus is likely marketing professor Lindsay of the global drop in oil prices. to crimp demand for flights Meredith said. “A 12 per cent B.C.’s economy will also not just to Africa but also to spread is a big number. That benefit in other ways from the Europe and prime snowbird should certainly work in favour lower dollar. destinations in the southern of the Canadian retailers.” Besides making American U.S., Meredith said. Canadian governments will imports more costly against “If that money stays home it’s also benefit by collecting more Canadian products, B.C.-based more likely to be spent here.”
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Stewart named Mr. B.C. Lacrosse New Westminster Minor Lacrosse past president Jaimie Stewart was named Mr. B.C. Lacrosse for 2014. Stewart received the Tom Gordon Plaque at the B.C. Lacrosse Association’s annual general meeting in Whistler last weekend. Barb Beale of New Westminster was named box lacrosse manager of the year for her work with Team BC’s bantam squad. New West’s Jason Bishop was named field lacrosse coach of the year. Ross Guthrie and Aaron Wildgrove of New Westminster minor lacrosse were recipients of BCLA President’s Awards.
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The final home game for a group of New Quarterback Jamie Shiho scored the Hyacks’ Westminster Hyacks seniors is probably one high only touchdown on a 17-yard run in the game’s school memory they might want to forget. final minute. The Vancouver College Fighting Irish As a team, New West had just 118 yards invaded Mercer Stadium and dissected rushing with Julian Ramirez the top rusher the Hyacks 31-6 Friday which was Seniors with 35 yards on 11 carries. Shiho had 67 Night when the team honoured its Grade yards passing. On defence, linebacker Jeff 12 players. Lugtu racked up 11 tackles while Jorge The loss leaves New West in third place Yarwood had seven. LALJI with a 3-2 Western Conference record The Hyacks finish up their season while Vancouver College improved to 2-2. with road games in Victoria against The Irish, whom the Hyacks have never beaten, the Belmont Bulldogs (1-3) on Friday and in controlled the game from the start taking a 17-0 Tsawwassen against the first-place South Delta halftime lead. But it was the way they did it that Sun Devils (5-0). bothered Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji. On VC’s first touchdown drive the Irish converted on • The junior varsity squad improved to 6-0 a fourth and 12 yards-to-go play and they were in conference play by downing the Mission successful in getting a first down on a third and Roadrunners 34-15 at Mercer last Thursday. 20 on their second TD drive. Trew Dancey had more than 200 yards rushing “It was a very disappointing performance on including first-quarter touchdown runs of 48 every level. They out-efforted us on both sides of and 15 yards and a second-quarter TD run the line of scrimmage. We had our worst week of 80 yards. Josh Olango also had an 80-yard of practice this season and it carried over into touchdown on the last play of the first half to (Friday’s) game,” said Lalji. “You have to be able give New West a 27-2 lead. Sammy Sidhu scored to get off the field on third and fourth down a three-yard TD in the third quarter. situations and we couldn’t do that. Offensively we This Thursday they’ll be in Abbotsford to play needed to play ‘clean football.’ Instead, we put the Robert Bateman Timberwolves before taking ourselves in long yardage situations and couldn’t on Surrey’s Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers at Mercer sustain drives.” on Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m.
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Perogy Sale: Ukrainian perogy, cabbage rolls and borscht sale. When: Friday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Holy Eucharist Church Hall, 4th Avenue and 5th Street, New West. Info: 604-5260988 or Hall 604-522-7711 .
Call for Submissions: The Arts Council of New Westminster
seeks submissions for the Anvil Centre Community Art Space. The format would be “fake” album covers, bringing creative and modern approaches to the historical medium of album art. Deadline: Nov. 7, 5 p.m. Exhibition to run Nov. 20 to Jan. 16. Info: info@ artscouncilnewwest.org.
Petrifying Pooch Party: Dogs can show off their costumes in the 4th Annual Petrifying Pooch Party, a free community event featuring a pet costume contest with prizes, and photos to be posted to Mutt & Moggy Facebook page. When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 12-4 p.m. Where: Mutt & Moggy, 7655 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: www.facebook. com/muttandmoggy.
Your Voice Matters: Advocacy Tips for Family Caregivers, Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop. Pre-registration required. When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-8th St., New Westminster. Info or to register: Lori Kelly or Kimberly M c Ke rch e r, 6 0 4 - 2 9 8 - 0 7 8 0 , kmckercher@alzheimerbc.org, lkelly@alzheimerbc.org.
Murder by the Book: The Vagabond Players presents a witty and inventive mystery. When: to Oct. 25, Thursday to Saturday 8 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New West. Tickets: $15 general, $13 seniors/students. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca
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Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities. This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements: • Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com
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The Agassiz Harrison Observer, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an immediate opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Agassiz Harrison Observer. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are an asset. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Agassiz Harrison Observer is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@ahobserver.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Thursday, October 30, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca
Valley Traffic Systems is a dynamic construction related company located in North Langley. A full time customer service/dispatcher is required immediately in a fast paced construction office dealing with key clients over the phone, dispatching personnel, answering phones and general office duties as required. Good phone mannerisms and computer knowledge are required. Wage starting at $17/hr and benefits available. Shift from 11am to 7pm Monday to Friday. Please fax your resume in confidence to 604-5133661 or via email to jobs@valleytraffic.ca. No phone calls please. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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WINDOW INSTALLER Required for High End WOOD
TREE SERVICES
Excellence in Quality & Service
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
CONCRETE & PLACING
AUTO FINANCING
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
$45/Hr
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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
SANTA’S CHIMNEY SERVICES. Sweeping, Repairs, Rain-caps. www.santaschimneyservices.com 778-340-0324
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
PRESSURE WASHING
www.affordablemoversbc.com
CHIMNEY SERVICES
752
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
AFFORDABLE MOVING
233
SUNDECKS
604-251-3382
320
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
RENTALS
CONSTRUCTION INC
INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555
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#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MIDAS
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WAREHOUSE
TRADES, TECHNICAL
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
604-461-0999
PLUMBING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
1) All LTL (less than truckload) freight is cross docked 2) Schedules depart on time 3) High level of load factor 4) Quality loading to minimize damages
HIRING Labourers, Knowledge of Draintile and Leveling and Grading with shovel. Must be willing to work outside rain or shine. Own vehicle required. Fax your resume to 604524-0983 or email employmentbb@shaw.ca
~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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Furnace & Air Conditioning
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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. has a part time Cross Dock position that is responsible for:
LABOURERS
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
Cross Dock Worker
138
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
750
PLUMBING
SUITES, LOWER
EAGLE RIDGE large nice 1 bdrm grnd lvl ste, sep entry, inste W/D, storage, satellite, NS/NP. Nr amens Nov 15/Dec 1. $850. 604-468-9558
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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A28 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 22, 2014
AMY’S FROZEN MEALS
VITA COCO COCONUT WATER
Select Varieties Assorted Sizes Product of USA
Assorted Varieties Product of Brazil
AMY’S FROZEN INDIAN MEALS Select Varieties and Assorted Sizes Product of USA
DAIYA DAIRY-FREE CHEESE SHREDS
Assorted Varieties 277g Product of Canada
195
500mL
ea
1L
425
350 ea
425
www.donaldsmarket.com
350
ea
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SPECIALS Prices effective October 20 to 26, 2014. While quantities last. No rainchecks.
Vancouver Hastings Vancouver Commercial Dr New West River Market 2342 East Hastings St. 2279 Commercial Drive #130 - 810 Quayside Drive 604-254-3014 604-255-1440 604-525-3331
Packed with Healthy Varieties
Serving our local community since 1986
ORGANIC PINK LADY APPLES Product of New Zealand
PRODUCE AISLE SWEET LIFE NO CALORIE SWEETENER
79¢ /lb
ORANGE PEPPERS
Product of BC
200 Tablets Product of Canada
SWEETENER WITH STEVIA EXTRACT
795 ea
TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS ORGANIC TEAS
Assorted Varieties 20 tea bags Product of Canada
395 ea
49¢
SWEETENER WITH SUCRALOSE
/lb
395 ea
Q’IA CHIA BUCKWHEAT & HEMP CEREAL
Assorted Varieties 225g Product of USA
550 ea
CAMINO CHOCOLATE BARS
Assorted Varieties 100g Product of Switzerland
295 ea
SOLMAR ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 500 mL Product of Portugal
795 ea