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Council passes 7 steps to address climate change Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

It’s not business as usual in the City of New Westminster. On Monday, city council endorsed a climate action framework for the city’s 2020 budget process, which aims to move the city toward a zero carbon future. One aspect of this plan would see the city prioritizing climate emergency initiatives over nonclimate-related priorities in the

five-year financial plan, including reallocation of capital where necessary. Council also endorsed “seven bold steps” to be taken by the city in response to the climate emergency.These initiatives (see sidebar on P. 3) move the city toward meeting the greenhouse gas targets set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. “It’s not business as usual any longer,” said Lisa Spitale, the city’s chief administrative officer. “Our

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Continued from page 1 “I am acutely aware of the changes that are required to do that,” Lewis said. “Some were challenging and were sacrifices, but most were deeply satisfying.” Colleen Ponzini, the city’s director of finance, said the climate action framework will guide staff’s efforts to align city resources with council’s directions and will help drive the 2020 budget process, including consultation on the budget. “We know that it’s going to have an impact on how we do things today,” she said. “What we intend is to come forward to council on Nov. 25 with some information about a proposed 2020 to 2024 capital budget.That will include risks and consequences of making such changes, so that council and the public can weigh in on those consequences and risks, as we start to develop the next five-year financial plan.” As the budget process unfolds, the city will also have discussions regarding the impact that the climate action initiatives will have on the city’s operations – and its operating budget. In mid-2020 or early 2021, Ponzini said staff will prepare a comprehensive review of the longterm implications of making these shifts in spending. Mayor Jonathan Cote said people of all ages are concerned about the climate crisis, and the city needs to ensure all residents understand the work that will be done and the journey the city is taking. “Although I am proud of the seven bold steps, and I think it’s

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ELECTRIC FUTURE: The city wants more emphasis on vehicles with fewer emissions. important to set those steps and set the targets, we are not at the point where can be patting ourselves on the back,” he said. “I think more work is still ahead, and I think having that community engagement and community activism is going to be so important as we continue forward.” Cote said the city has an ability to build a better community and to be a leader by demonstrating to other communities that these types of actions can be successful, can be supported and can be done.

“I know this journey isn’t going to be an easy one, but it is one that I am certainly very excited to take on,” he said. Coun. Nadine Nakagawa said the city needs to bring people along on the “climate crisis journey” because there are still a lot of people who don’t think it’s coming or don’t think it’s coming as quickly as it is. “We have to … really make them understand that this isn’t in our great-grandchildren’s future, this is the present,” she said. “It is a crisis, and we have to address it

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at that scale.” Coun. Patrick Johnstone said the seven bold steps won’t only address climate change, but will make the community a better place to live by having less pollution, fewer cars on the road, more efficient housing and more green space. “These are all good things,” he said. “If we weren’t in the middle of a climate emergency, these would still be good things to do. I think that’s got to be part of the messaging about what we are doing in the community.”

! Carbon-free corporation – the city will reduce its overall carbon footprint and will strive to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. ! Car-light community – the city will accelerate the targets in the master transportation plan for mode split, with the goal of making 60 per cent of all trips within the city to be made by sustainable modes of transportation (walk, transit, bike, multi-occupant shared) by 2030. (Currently, 40 per cent of trips are by sustainable modes.) ! Carbon-free homes and buildings – by 2030, the city wants all new and replacement heating and hot water systems to be zero emissions. ! Pollution-free vehicles – by 2030, the city aims to have 50 per cent of kilometres driven by New West registered vehicle owners to be in zero-emission vehicles. ! Carbon-free energy – the city will invest in a smart electrical grid and accommodate the required rapid conversion to building and vehicle electrification. ! Robust urban forest – the city will increase its urban forest canopy to 27 per cent by 2030 to support the removal of 4,050 tonnes of carbon pollution annually and increase its forest’s carbon storage capacity by 50 per cent. ! Quality people-centred public realm – a minimum of 10 per cent of today’s street space that currently only serves motor vehicles, excluding transit, will be reallocated for sustainable transportation or public gathering by 2030.

City introduces new climate action levy for utility bills Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

A new climate action levy will tack on an additional one per cent to electric utility bills in 2020. On Monday, city council gave approval in principle for increases to the 2020 utility rates: electric (2.8 per cent); water (seven per cent); sewer (seven per cent); and solid waste (12 per cent).The increases would result in a $163 increase for the average singlefamily home. Council also approved the implementation of a new climate action levy in the electric utility, which will be used to fund projects and initiatives that align with the city’s environmental strategies and goals. Staff recommended that one-half of the current five-

per-cent rate rider that’s already included on electricity bills could be redirected to a new reserve fund. Colleen Ponzini, the city’s director of finance, said this would have had no net impact to people beyond what they are paying now for the rate rider. A staff report, however, noted the city could add an additional one per cent to the rate rider to provide even more money for projects. That additional one per cent won’t come out of the rate rider, Ponzini said. “We wouldn’t want to put the electric utility at risk of having reserves that are too low to be able to deal with the actual infrastructure,” she said. “The suggestion would be to add on a percentage to grow that number.”

Rod Carle, general manager of the electric utility, said that allocating 2.5 per cent of the current five per cent rate rider to the new levy would result in about $1.2 million in 2020. “If we were to increase that by one per cent, it would give you $1.7 million,” he told council. Council unanimously voted to up the amount of money to go into the levy. “I would actually like to challenge council to look into that additional per cent because I think that will provide us even more funding,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “I know we have a lot of work to do, but the reality is this climate action work is going to require funding and resources.” According to Ponzini, that additional one per cent will be an increase over and

they will see a climate action levy of three-and-a-half per cent. How we would describe it is it would come off on the bills, but the ultimate impact is a 3.8-percent increase.” Ponzini said the finance department will come forward to council with a reserve bylaw that would detail how funds in the new reserve could be spent.

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above the proposed 2.8-percent increase to the electric utility.While it will effectively be a 3.8-per-cent increase to customers, it won’t look that way on their bills. “They are going to feel the increase of one per cent

that is related to this climate action, for a total of 3.8 per cent. However, on their bill they will see it differently,” she said. “They will see whatever their charges are, they will see a rate rider of two-and-a-half per cent and

CORRECTION An article in the Oct. 31 issue of the Record:Two more cannabis stores approved for New West – stated Coun. Chuck Puchmayr was the only council member to vote against a cannabis retail store at 540 Ewen Ave. in Queensborough. In fact, Coun. Chinu Das also voted against the application.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, November 7 7:00 pm Sapperton Residents Association Meeting Knox Church Saturday, November 9 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Connaught Heights Pollinator Garden Planting Londong & 22nd Street Monday, November 11 10:25 am 2019 Remembrance Day Service City Hall Tuesday, November 12 7:00 pm Queensborough Residents Association Meeting Sunday, November 17 2:00 pm Queen’s Park Residents Association AGM Centennial Lodge Monday, November 25 12:00 pm Open Council Workshop Council Chamber 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber Wednesday, November 27 5:30 – 7:30 pm The Great Entrance Debate Open House Century House Thursday, November 28 7:00 pm Glenbrooke North Residents Association Meeting Century House Saturday, November 30 5:00 – 6:00 pm Tree Lighting Hyack Square

For more information on any of these events, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/events

CITYPAGE 2019 REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

Outdoor service at cenotaph located in front of City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue. This years’ service acknowledges and commemorates the experiences and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the wars. The service will commence at 10:30 am. Parade assembly 10:25 am at Queens Avenue and Sixth Street. Wreath pick up from tent on City Hall front lawn beginning at 8:00 am. Seating available on Royal Avenue. All members of the public are invited to attend. As parking is limited, we encourage attendees to take public transit or find alternate means of transportation. There will be a drop-off zone located at Sixth Street and Royal Avenue (north lane) for people using wheeled mobility devices and accessible parking along Royal Avenue between Seventh and Sixth Street. For more information please call 604-525-7388 or email specialevents@newwestcity.ca Please note the following road closures to all traffic between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm: • Royal Avenue from McBride Boulevard to Eighth Street • Sixth Street from Third Avenue to Cunningham Street Access to Pattullo Bridge from Royal Avenue will also be closed during this time.

YOUTH SKATES

Youth Skates at Moody Park Arena are back! These events are open to youth aged 11 – 18 and feature games, live DJs, contests, and awesome prizes. Youth Skates runs 8:15 – 9:45 pm and admission is just $1.00 including skate rental. Saturdays this fall: November 9 & December 14 For more details, call the New West Youth Centre at 604-515-5801 or visit newwestyouth.ca. Find New Westminster Parks and Recreation (@newestrec) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CONNECTIONS CAFÉ VOLUNTEER NEEDED!

Join our amazing food service volunteers at Century House in the Connections Café for a rewarding opportunity for volunteers who are looking to help in their community and gain experience working in a commercial kitchen. Dishwasher position available now, every Tuesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm or on call. Qualiﬁcations include being able to stand for periods of time, carry light dish loads, and communicate with fellow volunteers and staﬀ. For more information about this amazing volunteer positions, contact Liz Twaites at ltwaites@newwestcity.ca or 604-519-1023.

THE GREAT ENTRANCE DEBATE OPEN HOUSE

Shared or separate — Let us know where you stand. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm Century House Spruce Room We’re currently working on a policy related to shared entrances and common areas in mixedtenure buildings, including those with both owners and renters. Come share your views on the opportunities and challenges related to shared entrances and common areas, and on the ways that challenges can be addressed.

TAX CLINIC AND PERSONAL FINANCE SEMINARS: SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

Saturday, November 16, 2019 11:30 am – 4:00 pm New Westminster Public Library (Upstairs) At this one-day clinic, learn how to access resources such as help with tax returns, signing up for Registered Education Savings Plans and Registered Disability Savings Plans, receiving the Canada Child Benefit, receiving seniors’ benefits and more. Bring one photo ID and your social insurance number. The City of New Westminster and the New Westminster Public Library are offering this clinic in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. This clinic will also contain personal finance seminars: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs): How to secure your or your child’s future when living with a disability, through accessing bonds and matched savings. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs): Saving for a child’s post-secondary education and accessing free money. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Investing for Your Future Financial Goals: How to take advantage of tax free and tax deferred accounts to save for your and your family’s future. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Credit and Debt: How to use credit wisely and avoid the credit traps; how to move forward and put debt behind you. For more information, please contact Rocio Vasquez (604-638-3390 ext. 3166; rvasquez@fsgv.ca) or Lisa Paterson (778 -366 -5977; lisa.paterson@gov.bc.ca).

POLLINATOR GARDEN PLANTING IN CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS

Saturday, November 9, 2019 • 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Connaught Heights, London & 22nd Street The Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with local community members, will be implementing a pollinator garden in the city boulevard at the intersection of London and 22nd Street. This is a community volunteer event. So roll up your sleeves, bring your gardening gloves, and help us plant the gardens! Snacks and hot lunch will be provided. This project was made possible thanks to contributions from the BC Hydro Grassroots Grant and the Vancouver Foundation.

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CITY COMMITTEES: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES New Westminster City Council will consider appointments to advisory committees, commissions, and boards for the 2020 term. Volunteers are needed for the following committees, commissions, and boards: • Advisory Planning Commission • Aﬀordable Housing and Child Care Advisory Committee* • Arts Commission • Board of Variance • Community Heritage Commission • Economic Development Advisory Committee* • Environment and Climate Advisory Committee* • Facilities, Infrastructure and Public Realm Advisory Committee* • Library Board1 • Multiculturalism Advisory Committee • Public Art Advisory Committee • Restorative Justice Committee • Seniors Advisory Committee • Sustainable Transportation Advisory Committee* • Youth Advisory Committee2 1 The term for the Library Board runs from January 1 – December 31 2 The term for the Youth Advisory Committee runs from October 1 – September 30 *New Committees to be established or with mandate change in 2020 All applicants must submit an application, along with a brief personal resume. To apply online or download an application form, as well as for additional information regarding each committee, including the length of term and mandate, please visit www. newwestcity.ca/committees. For further information, please contact the Legislative Services Department at 604-527-4523 or by email at committees@newwestcity.ca. Applications must be received by the Legislative Services Department no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, December 2, 2019.

CALL FOR PARADE ENTRIES

On Sunday, December 15th at 11:00 am, New Westminster will be celebrating the holidays with the annual Santa Parade and we’re inviting non-proﬁt organizations and commercial businesses to participate. How to apply Please complete an application form available at www.newwestcity.ca or contact Special Events at 604-636-4465 or santaparade@newwestcity.ca for more information. All applications must be completed and returned by Monday, December 2, 2019. For more information, please visit www.newwestcity.ca

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City SAFETY

Seven crossings targeted for improvements

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Seven pedestrian crossings are slated for improvements in 2020. The City of NewWestminster’s 2020 pedestrian-crossing improvement program includes works at: 12th Street at Fourth Avenue; Agnes Street at 10th Street; Queens Avenue at 11th Street; Clarkson Street at Lorne Mews; Sixth Avenue at Fourth Street; East Royal Avenue at Francis Way; and 700 block of Princess Street. Curb extensions, overhead crosswalk signage, zebra crosswalks (white painted markings on the road) and improved signage are among the ways the city will tackle pedestrian safety at these locations. “This is really important work that we are doing,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “The recent TransLink trip diary shows that walking mode shares increase significantly in the city.That’s in part because we are a very walkable city, but we also need to make sure we are

SAFE CROSSINGS: Improvements are planned for Princess Street. being accessible and having as comfortable pedestrian environments as possible.” The pedestrian-crossing improvement program is developed using citizen-generated requests, input from advisory committees and staff, and collision data, said a staff report. At a June public hearing about a highrise develop-

ment on Sixth Street, some uptown residents voiced concerns about pedestrian safety on Princess Street, citing concerns about increasing traffic and providing vehicle access to the building via Princess Street. According to a staff report, there is already an existing signed crossing area in this midblock location, ad-

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jacent to Royal City Centre, but it’s somewhat unconventional as it has a lack of defined curb ramps and pavement markings, and is adjacent to a traffic circle. “Further review is necessary to identify the recommended improvements, but consideration will be given to adding pavement markings and potentially relocat-

ing the crosswalk or adding a marked crossing further to the west, near the shopping mall entrance,” said the report. “It is anticipated that this review will be done in the winter of 2019 for potential implementation in 2020.” Coun. Chinu Das said she’d like the city to be mindful of areas where a lot

of seniors reside, including Princess Street. “This area is heavy with seniors,” she said. “I just want to make sure that I reinforce what I said before – this street needs to be treated very, very carefully in light of the other developments that are coming up in the area.” The report stated it was recommended to add a second crosswalk at the signalized intersection at Eighth and Hamilton streets (near Moody Park and Century House), but there was wasn’t enough capital funding available to do this project in 2020. Staff also reviewed several other locations but didn’t recommend they be included in the pedestrian crossing improvement program at this time. While the city has yet to finalize next year’s budget, which is part of the 2020 to 2024 financial plan process, staff anticipate the estimated annual funding will be sufficient to do the works proposed for this year, excluding Eighth and Hamilton.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Bus shutdown could damage recent transit gains

With job action by bus drivers escalating, commuters are seeing just how important transit service is to Metro Vancouver. After Unifor issued 72hour strike notice, a ban on overtime has heavily impacted SeaBus service through mass cancellations. Metro Vancouver’s transit system is recognized as one of the best in North America, and with the strengthening of the SkyTrain system, the backbone of transit – bus ridership – is constantly

on the rise. The number of people taking the bus rose 5.7 per cent in the northeast sector in 2018, behind the southeast (North Delta, Surrey, Langley and White Rock), which jumped 15.6 per cent, and the southwest (Richmond, South Delta), which increased 8.8 per cent. System-wide, total boardings went up 7.1 per cent in 2018, for the biggest annual increase in the organization’s history.

Does Coast Mountain want to lose those gains? Probably not. What’s at stake? The future of transit. Without bus service, especially connections to SkyTrain, our transit system becomes truncated, forcing more people to use their cars or come up with other alternatives that will make getting to work, school and appointments more challenging and difficult. If the service isn’t running, commuters will sim-

ply give up, a boon to ridehailing services, such as Lyft that may roll out to pick up the slack, while the cost to the economy would be great, especially if job action were to last as long as the four months it did in 2001. Still, there is probably room to move on both sides, though we would never place a bet based on media statements during negotiations because both parties tend to spin and exaggerate. But there is likely plenty of truth to the union’s con-

cerns about stress on the job and the need to hire more drivers as well as put in service more buses to reduce traffic.The cost of congestion was recently highlighted in a report to the TransLink Mayors’ Council, and if we’re serious about transit, we will make the improvements necessary. It’s also true that Coast Mountain has been on a hiring spree to get buses on the road. It says it has hired more than 1,000 bus drivers in the last two years.

That’s good news, but the employer’s job doesn’t end with getting bums in seats to drive the buses. Both sides need to be brought together, with mediation a good step to avert a shutdown, and there needs to be a clear commitment from TransLink, the Mayors’ Council and the provincial government that the funding is there to ensure the reliability of bus service into the future. Now is not the time to shortchange public transit.

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Labour strife looms for NDP Don’t look now, but the BC NDP government is suddenly finding itself trying to put out all kinds of fires on an issue that gives the NDP fits like no other party in power: labour disputes. The prospect of an escalating transit strike in Metro Vancouver may prove to be nightmarish for the BC NDP. The party won the election because it picked up seats in the suburbs, where reliance on a dependable transit system is crucial. As that strike gradually grows to include the inevitable withdrawal of services by bus drivers, the pressure on the government to end the strike will be enormous – likely through a legislated settlement. That is what happened back in 2001, when the BC Liberals – mere months after winning that year’s election – used the legislature hammer to bring an end to a transit strike that had dragged on for more than four months. The BC NDP, however – with its strong ties to organized labour – has a particular reluctance to interfere in the collective bargaining process. It may eventually find itself torn over placating angry commuters and imposing a settlement that the union will probably not like. There is no question the NDP wants, and needs, labour peace on the transit front. Aside from satisfying the riding public, the government wants shovels in the

ground as soon as possible for two key projects: the Broadway SkyTrain extension and a new Surrey rapid transit line. TransLink has estimated the gap between what the employer is offering and what the union is seeking when it comes to wages and benefits amounts to about $600 million. That can only be closed through a range of tax hikes or a scaled-back expansion plan that may jeopardize those projects. The union wants the transit expansion projects to be scaled back or at least delayed in order to fund what it is seeking from the employer. It should not expect much sympathy from a government whose political interests come first – no matter its links to unions. And let’s not forget the BC Teachers’ Federation has yet to negotiate a new contract – with no evidence of any kind of resolution. A strike by the BCTF cannot be ruled out until that contract is signed. Lots of other political fires are springing up as well: the ongoing financial mess at ICBC, the softening economy and its negative impact on the government’s bottom line are some biggies. However, the emerging labour fires may dwarf everything unless they are handled well. The NDP has not tried to extinguish them yet, but it had best take care not to be too badly singed here. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Cannabis is legal, but prohibitions remain Editor: Re: Our View: Cannabis has been a puritanical mess so far, NOW, Oct. 31 As you say in “your view,” ending prohibition on cannabis was the right thing to do. Unfortunately, legality was not achieved. Only more control laws, restrictions and taxes. This is a moralistic view as governments do with booze and tobacco and gasoline. This was the intention all along, to collect sin taxes and say “what a good boy am I.” It even rubs off on others. The Arthritis Society says medical marijuana ought to be in pharmacies. Costs rise in every government in the lineup, as you say, in zoning licensing inspection and bylaw enforcement – as if any of it was needed. Government revenue all the way down the line has proven to be only a tax cost as the restrictions pile up. Who buys, who sells, who grows. The right thing to do would be to eliminate any prohibition and leave the rest, as governments and other business-minded so often say, to the market, since it was already there being tended to and advocated by those already in the business. Some of those advocates have been forbidden to participate in the business they have built. Terry Smith, New Westminster

Family unfairly treated Editor: Re: New West council opposes home’s removal from heritage conservation area, Record To the Preovolos family, I’m sorry. I’m sorry I didn’t attend the council meeting

and speak in favour of your zoning amendment. I’m sorry you had to be villainized by (people) who think it’s their duty to publicly shame their neighbours and generally suggest how unreasonable you must be to want to raise your kids in home with insulation and without rats running through your walls. I’m sorry that you were led to believe that if you complied with the city’s policy of submitting your home for review against the evaluation checklist (developed by the city) you would be given a fair hearing based on the results. I’m sorry that you were lied to when you were told that “If a house receives an overall score of 60 per cent or less, demolition will be considered reasonable” – taken directly from the New Westmister guide to Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area. I’m just sorry. To mayor and council, it’s been just about two years since council adopted the Queen’s Park HCA bylaws. I recall, given the de facto manner in which the zoning was being applied, the public was told there would be a path to have homes reasonably reconsidered, which is the process the Preovolos family undertook in good faith. Instead of fairly addressing the Preovolos family’s application on its merits (i.e. giving it “reasonable consideration”), it was suggested that the system must be broken and that the checklist evaluation must be wrong. This smacks of bad faith. The Preovolos family deserved better. We all deserve better. James Silvester, New Westminster

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Feast on the Fraser event gets cancelled Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

If you were planning to attend Feast on the Fraser, you’ll have to wait until next year. In September,Tour-

ism New Westminster announced it had received a $100,000 Canadian Experiences grant from the federal government to put toward a regional Feast on the Fraser event in 2020, with events focusing on Indigenous cu-

linary traditions of communities along the Fraser River. As an appetizer to next year’s event, several smaller events were being planned in New West, Burnaby, Abbotsford and Langley from Nov. 5 to 11.

Mariana Barrozo, the organization’s new digital marketing coordinator, said Tourism New Westminster has decided to postpone this year’s Feast on the Fraser. “It was a very difficult decision but ultimately I do

think that it was the best idea,” she said in an email to the Record. “Proper planning will insure a great Feast in 2020 – plus there is a big grant to help support it!” Tracy Eyssens, presi-

dent of Tourism New Westminster’s board of directors, could not be reached for comment before the Record’s deadline to provide details why this year’s event was cancelled.

City overhauls its advisory committees Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

The City of New Westminster is implementing a massive overhaul to its advisory committees – and there could be more changes to come. If you’re a council follower or have served on one of the city’s advisory committees in the past, the committee landscape is going to look a whole lot different in 2020. Some existing committees are being rolled into new committees, others are becoming new staff technical committees and several will be evaluated in 2020. “We still have 27 committees under the new structure,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “There is still going to be lots of great opportunities for members of the public to engage in that process, and I think actually more focused on the areas of the work that we are going to be working on.” Cote said New Westminster has always been a com-

munity that has sought to engage people in a lot of important issues.When faced with a challenge, he said the default has often been to set up a committee – which left the city with 38 committees. “If you want to actually compare that to comparable municipalities in Metro Vancouver, it is a way higher number,” he said. “As an example, the City of Port Coquitlam has one committee. I am not saying that is the right direction, but I think there was a realization we have never actually had the chance to go back and look at our committee structure that has over the years grown for good reason and for good intention.We landed in a process where we were actually able to focus our committees, really on trying to say, where do we want to get meaningful impact from the community?” Council has approved the reorganization of the city’s committees to better align them with New Westmin-

ster’s strategic plan, which focuses on: affordable housing; culture and economic development; environment and climate action; facilities, infrastructure and public realm; sustainable transportation; and reconciliation, inclusion and engagement. Task forces in these six areas will be comprised of the mayor, two councillors, staff and, in some cases, representatives from specific organizations such as TransLink and B.C. Housing. Six of the new advisory committees directly align with the city’s strategic priorities.The task forces and advisory committees will meet on alternating months. “This alignment of the task forces with the advisory committees is designed purposefully to provide a twofold benefit,” said a staff report. “Task forces will be able to request direct public input from its respective advisory committee. Advisory committees will be able to provide meaningful input and impact into the imple-

mentation of the city’s strategic priorities.” Recruitment for community members wishing to serve on the 2020 advisory committees is now open for the following committees: advisory planning commission; affordable housing and child care advisory committee (new); arts commission; board of variance; community heritage commission; economic development advisory committee (new); environment and climate advisory committee (new); facilities, infrastructure and public realm advisory committee (new); library board; multiculturalism advisory committee; public art advi-

sory committee; restorative justice committee; seniors advisory committee; sustainable transportation advisory committee (new); and youth advisory committee. The work of several of the existing committees will be incorporated into the mandates of new committees.The work of the access ability advisory committee will now be merged into two committees (sustainable transportation and facilities, assets and the public realm); ActBiPed (advisory committee for transit, bicycles and pedestrians) will go into the sustainable transportation committee; the community and social is-

sues committee will be done by the affordable housing and child care committee; the intelligent city advisory committee will now be handled by the economic development committee; the neighbourhood traffic advisory committee will now be included in the sustainable transportation committee. While the city has already taken steps to align its committees with its strategic priorities, more changes could be coming. If you’re interested in applying to serve on any of the city’s committees, details are found at www.newwest city.ca/committees.

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FOR THE FALLEN: More than 300 students laid poppies at gravestones in the military section of

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Community City paves the way for McBride replacement Theresa McManus

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Just how tall is Richard McBride Elementary School? Who knows? On Monday, New Westminster city council considered a development variance permit application for a replacement school for Richard McBride Elementary School at 331 Richmond St. Existing zoning allows a 9.14-metre (30 feet) tall two-storey building on the site, but a three-storey school that’s 10.22 metres (33.6 feet) tall is being proposed. “I have a pretty nice view,” said Devoy Street resident Margaret Halsey. “Of course, I don’t want that to change.” Devoy Street residents don’t know exactly how much taller the new building will be than the existing 1929 school – because they don’t know the height of the existing 1929 school.They’d

like the city to delay consideration of the variances until it can clarify the height of the existing school, so they will know how the new school’s height compares to the current building and so they’ll know what the impact on their views will be. “Will we be looking at the windows of the school? Will be looking at the roof of the school? What will we be looking at in front of us?” Halsey asked council Monday night. “It’s important to know that.” Lynn Roxburgh, a senior planner with the city, confirmed that due to the age of the building, the city doesn’t have Richard McBride Elementary School’s height on file. As part of the plan for a new school, variances are being requested to the zoning bylaw and the sign bylaw.They relate to: an increase in permitted building height; retaining walls and parking within required set-

backs; a reduction in the number of vehicle parking spaces; a shift in the number of bike parking spaces from long-term to shortterm spaces; a reduction in the number of loading bays; and an increase in the permitted size of an under canopy sign. Following an opportunity to be heard at Monday’s meeting, council unanimously supported the variances. Mayor Jonathan Cote said the replacement for Richard McBride Elementary School is a very important project for the school district and the community. “I think these requests are reasonable for the city to consider, to really ultimately see this important project and this elementary school get rebuilt in the community,” he said. The $22.6-million school is expected to open in 2021.

School parent councils get provincial gaming grants Nearly $160,000 is going toward New Westminster parent advisory councils (PACs) from this year’s community gaming grants. The community gaming grants come from B.C. government revenue from casinos and other provincially regulated gambling and go toward non-profit organizations. That includes PACs, which must comply with annual reporting requirements to receive the grants. PAC funding is based on student enrolment at the start of the previous school year, according to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, which said the funding was set at $20 per student for this school year. District PACs (DPACs) receive a flat rate at $2,500 per year. Here’s the breakdown of the funding for New Westminster schools: ! Connaught Heights PAC: $3,220 ! F.W. Howay PAC: $2,440 ! Fraser River Middle PAC: $10,000 ! Glenbrook Middle PAC: $12,960 ! Herbert Spencer PAC: $9,580

! Lord Kelvin PAC: $9,160 ! Lord Tweedsmuir PAC: $7,140 ! New Westminster Homelearners PAC: $2,460 ! New West Secondary PAC: $54,580 ! Qayqayt Elementary PAC: $10,240 ! Richard McBride PAC: $8,680 ! Urban Academy parent auxiliary: $4,180 ! Queen Elizabeth PAC: $8,860 ! Queensborough Middle PAC: $6,400

! New West DPAC: $2,500 “PACs work hard to provide extracurricular activities to students in every community,” said New West MLA Judy Darcy. “To the volunteers ensuring every child has an opportunity to learn and play, thank you.” PACs help fund a variety of extracurricular activities, including field trips, sports, music, playground equipment and writing and debate competitions.

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TAKE A SPIN DOWN TO RIVER MARKET for an evening of music, food, beer and vinyl at AnalogVinyl Fair on Friday, Nov. 8 from 7 to 11 p.m.While the event is mainly a vinyl fair where you can buy albums, it also features live and DJ music, and beer sales by Steel & Oak Brewing Co. River Market’s food vendors will be open for the event at 810

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New Westminster is taking aim at overflowing litter receptacles and litter on the streets by removing the bins. A staff report states there has been a “significant and ongoing concern” in recent years about the use of public litter receptacles for disposing of residential and business garbage. That’s resulted in regularly overflowing streetscape receptacles, increased litter on the street from those overflowing receptacles, increased rodent activities due to litter on streets, lowered service levels as staff try to keep up with overflowing receptacles and litter, and increased disposal fees for the city. City staff have been monitoring and reviewing the use of litter receptacles in the Sapperton, Downtown and Uptown neighbourhoods for almost a year, and has found many locations where “excessive unauthorized use” has been observed, which has resulted in overflowing receptacles on a regular basis. When staff has removed, re-

located or reduced the size of receptacles, there’s been a dramatic reduction in unauthorized use of the receptacles and less litter on the streets and open spaces. “With regard to where does the garbage go if the receptacles are gone, what we have found is that people are generally more respectful of the area,” said Jonathan Marcone, the city’s supervisor of parks and open space maintenance. “What we have found is littering is kind of a faux pas so people don’t generally want to do it.When you remove the receptacle, you actually remove the illegal dumping in that receptacle and that area as well.We haven’t found an increase in the illegal dumping in other areas on the streetscape and laneways and things like that, and a reduction of litter as well.” According to a staff report, many other jurisdictions, including New York City and San Francisco, have had similar results when reducing the number of litter receptacles. Mayor Jonathan Cote said the concept of reducing litter by removing waste

bins initially comes off “as a bit counterintuitive,” but some communities have seen “dramatic improvements” when they’ve removed receptacles where people can dispose of their household litter. “I think it is important to recognize this is not a cost-saving measure.We are not reducing staff by doing this,” he said. “It will actually allow our staff to do other very important maintenance and streetscape work that they can’t necessarily get to if they are servicing these.” Given that it’s a new program and “everyone is a bit skeptical about its success,” Cote said the city needs to monitor the impacts and ensure receptacles are placed in areas where they are needed. Coun. Chinu Das is skeptical that removing the bins is the way to tackle the litter problem. “The garbage is not going away. My worry is if we are making it a smaller size or relocating it, it’s not going to remove the problem. It will remove the problem out of that area but my worry is: where is this garbage going to go?” she said.

“Again, my concern is that the people who are misusing the system now will misuse it in some other way, and this will show up in the neighbourhoods and the garbage will be dumped in the neighbourhoods.” Marcone said the city has not seen an increase in dumping in laneways and neighbourhoods in areas where changes have already been made. Coun. Patrick Johnstone said the city has heard from people who have noticed there are already fewer receptacles in areas like the downtown and Sapperton. He hopes the city tracks this issue and considers replacing the receptacles if they’re needed to address litter issues. Marcone said staff has been keeping track of the litter situation for the past year and will continue to evaluate whether the changes are making a difference. “We are finding that in some areas it is cleaner than it ever has been,” he said. “In other cases, where it needs some more attention, we now have the staff time to do it, whereas before we didn’t.”

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Lest We Forget

Mark Remembrance Day in New Westminster

Nov. 11 ceremonies set for Armoury and cenotaph New Westminster residents can pay their respects to those who have fought for freedom at two Remembrance Day ceremonies in the city. The Royal Westminster Regiment’s annual memorial service takes place at the Armoury on Monday, Nov. 11. Doors open at 9 a.m., followed by a slide show and The Band of the Royal Westminster Regiment performing a selection of military music from the First and Second World Wars. The service, which includes speeches, hymns and music, starts at 9:45 a.m. and ends with attendees marching down Sixth Street to the cenotaph in front of city hall. The Royal Westminster Regiment’s service fills up quickly, so people are advised to arrive early.The Armoury is wheelchair-accessible.

“A traditional memorial service to remember our fallen has been held in the Armoury since the end of World War I and has continued annually for over a century. I encourage everyone to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour the men and women who have so valiantly served in times of war, military conflict and peace, many of who have paid the ultimate sacrifice,” said Col. Karen Baker-MacGrotty, honorary colonel of The Royal Westminster Regiment. “Their dedication and personal sacrifices allow us to live in peace and freedom today. Lest we forget.” The City of New Westminster’s outdoor service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. at the cenotaph, will acknowledge and commemorate the experiences and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the wars.The

ceremony includes the laying of wreaths on the cenotaph. At 11 a.m., there will be a two-minute silence to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. It’s done at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 to coincide with the time in 1918 that the First World War ended. All members of the public are invited to attend both ceremonies.The Royal Westminster Regiment is located at 530 Queens Ave. and New Westminster City Hall is at 511 Royal Ave. From 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Remembrance Day, the city will be closing Royal Avenue (from McBride Boulevard to Eighth Street) and Sixth Street (from Third Avenue to Cunningham Street). Access to Pattullo Bridge from Royal Avenue will also be closed during this time. –Theresa McManus

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Our Fallen Heroes WORLD WAR I

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Eastman, Edwin F. Edgar, Robert Fell, R.J. Ferguson, T. Flumerfelt, E. Forrest, Leonard Foster, John A. Foubister, Robert Gaudin, H.E. Gladstone, Robert Gordon, G.C. Gordon, Oliver Gordon, W. Gough, E.B. Gray, Alfred All Gray, John A. Gray, L. Gray, T. Graveney, William K. Gunn, B.B. Gyotoku, Tomoki Hamilton, William Happer, A.D. Harper, J.A. Harris, Fred Harris, H. Harv rvie, v H. Hawkes, H. Henderson, John Hepworth, O.H. Huggard, Kenneth H. Hume, Arthur Arr E. Hunter, John W. Hurford, C.H. Irv rvin, v Charles A. Irv rvine, v E. Ishihara, Toshitako Jagger, Herbert Jagger, Louis James, Albert All James, Joseph Johnson, Henry ryy C. Jones, Hugh L. Keam, Stanley, W. Keary ry, y William O’ B. Kelly, Frank W. Kelly, William Kenny, N. Kitcher, Ki i Bert. Kn Knox, n Matthew Laird, J.M. Lamont, A.R. Lane, Stanley Law, John Leamy, Hubert Leslie, W. Levy vy, y Alfred All J. Lewis, E. (Nurse) Linn, J. McK. Lusier, Howard Lynn, John MacKenzie, A.D. Mackenzie, Archibald Arr MacKenzie, James Mackie, Alex All John MacQueen, T.H. Manby, C.S. Manley, C.S. Markland, B. Marshall, Robert Martin, J.E. Martin, John Marw rwood, w W.M.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

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OUTDOOR SERVICE - Cenotaph, 10:30 am PARADE ASSEMBLY - Queens Avenue and 6th Street, 10:25 am WREATH PICK UP - City Hall front lawn beginning at 8:00 am

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LEST WE FORGET 2019 REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Outdoor service at cenotaph located in front of City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue Service will commence at 10:30 am This year’s service acknowledges and commemorates the experiences and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the wars. Parade assembly begins 10:25 am at Queens Avenue and Sixth Street. Wreath pick up from tent on City Hall front lawn beginning at 8:00 am. Seating available on Royal Avenue. All members of the public are invited to attend. As parking is limited, we encourage attendees to take public transit or ﬁnd alternative means of transportation. Accessible parking will be available along Royal Avenue between Seventh Street and Sixth Street and a dropoff zone for people using wheeled mobility devices will be available at the intersection of Royal Avenue and Sixth Street; both areas can be accessed via Seventh Street. For more information, please call 604-525-7388 or email specialevents@newwestcity.ca. Please note the following road closures to all trafﬁc between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm: • Royal Avenue from McBride Boulevard to Eighth Street • Sixth Street from Third Avenue to Cunningham Street Access to the Pattullo Bridge from Royal Avenue will also be closed during this time.

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Show your respect and wear your poppy with pride Poppies are worn with pride throughout the Remembrance period – the last Friday in October until Nov. 11 – in honour of veterans. The Royal Canadian Legion encourages Canadians to be respectful of the lapel poppy and to wear it correctly. Poppies should be worn on the left side of the chest – over the heart – and should not be secured by any other pins besides the one already attached. They can be worn until the evening of Remembrance Day, but often ceremony participants remove their poppies to place them on the cenotaph or on a wreath as a sign of respect following the service. The Legion encourages anyone who finds fallen poppies on the ground to pick them up and brush them off so they can be disposed of respectfully. The black-centred red flower can also be worn on

LEST WE FORGET Thank you to our veterans and the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces serving Canada around the world

Poppy protocol: People are supposed to wear their poppies over their hearts. PHOTO FILE PHOTO

other occasions such as funerals of veterans, memorial services, the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge or other occasions that commemorate fallen soldiers. Leading up to Remembrance Day, there will be cadets around our community collecting donations for the Poppy Fund. “Seven hundred-fifty air,

army and sea cadets will be supporting the Legion’s Poppy Campaign throughout the city,” said Capt. Cheryl Major, spokesperson for the Regional Cadet Support Unit. Poppies are free, but donations are welcome to support Canada’s veterans and their families.

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The Society of the Officers of the Honourable Guard is helping to make sure veterans aren’t forgotten. Since 2013, the society has invited students and community members to help clean up the graves and headstones of veterans and soldiers buried in the military section of Fraser Cemetery. About 75 youth took part in this year’s event on Nov. 3.

“It went really, really well,” said Rob Rathbun, a member of the society. “What we try and tell the children is how everybody is connected, all the stories and everything.” Along with cleaning the gravestones, the event is an opportunity for community members to share their families’ stories and preserve those stories for future generations. “All these stories come alive,” Rathbun said. “It’s making it tangible. It’s not just a poppy, it’s a person –

Respect: Kimberly Grant of the 12th New Westminster Cub Scouts cleans up a gravestone. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

here’s the story of this person.” After the volunteers had left Sunday’s cleanup and organizers were packing up, a couple visited the cemetery to place flowers on a grave that had just been cleaned. “That was his grandfather,” Rathbun said of the 82-year-old man who visited the site. “He then told us a little bit of a story about his grandfather.” Rathbun said the man also told them his father served in the Nova Scotia Regiment. “Here’s the really ironic thing … we just happened to have a Nova Scotia Regiment battle dress tunic on the table that we were showing the kids earlier,” he said. “What are the odds?” Last year, the Society of the Officers of the Honourable Guard raised money to buy a gravestone for a soldier who had been buried in an unmarked grave after his death in 1939. Because First World War veteran William Stevenson had no family in the area and wasn’t married, there was no one

Paying tribute: Local students and community members helped the Society of the Officers of the Honourable Guard to clean hundreds of veterans’ markers in Fraser Cemetery on Sunday, sharing stories along the way. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

around to pay for a headstone. Within a few days of launching the fundraiser, the society raised more than $4,500 (more than four times the amount needed to buy Stevenson’s stone) and decided to buy headstones

for other veterans buried in unmarked graves at Fraser Cemetery. In partnership with the Last Post Fund, the society will be buying a stone for James McArthur, who was interred on April 26, 1937, but has no stone at his burial site.

The Society of the Officers of the Honourable Guard has posted some videos from Sunday’s event on its Facebook page, including an interview with the man visiting his grandfather’s grave.

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ANOTHER BEER CO. Beer is once again being brewed in Sapperton. Another Beer Co. is open for business at a location that’s a stone’s throw away from the Brewery District site, which was once the longtime home of Labatt Brewery. After going through the challenging task of finding space suitable for a brewery, Alex Jopson and Clete Hanson opened Another Beer Co. in June. The independent, smallbatch brewery is focused on crafting superb beers in a range of styles for the local community and people who enjoy rad beers. The Record checked in with the brewery’s cofounders to see how things are going with their tasty new business venture. Q: WHY OPEN A CRAFT BREWERY? A: This whole process of opening the brewery happened organically

for us. We met over the commonality of our interest in beer. Became great friends and wanted to recreate what our family down in Spokane was doing with the family brewery called Whistlepunk Brewing. We decided that we had to open it in New Westminster, being that both of our families (are) living here and loving the community. Q: WHEN DID YOU OFFICIALLY OPEN? A: We officially opened our doors on June 5. However, we threw our grand opening party on July 27, which was a beer festival. It will be our yearly event to celebrate our anniversaries. It went over really well, and we can’t wait for next year. Q: WHAT HAS THE RESPONSE BEEN LIKE TO DATE? A: It’s been amazing! When the city of New Westminster says they’ll show up, they

show up big time. We’ve had great feedback to date, and feel like momentum continues to grow. We’ve had great support from our friends over at Steel & Oak, and great support from others in the industry like Moody Ales, Luppolo Brewing, Faculty Brewing, Mariner Brewing, just to name a few. Q: DESCRIBE THE VIBE OF ANOTHER BEER COMPANY’S LOUNGE SPACE. A: Intimate and highly unique. Although it’s not unusual to have the tasting room space around the equipment, we have a smaller space, so the bar area backs right into the tanks. The loft space overlooks the entire brewing space and bar area. Because of the tank setup, we can offer samplings directly off the tank, on certain days. Q: WHAT KIND OF BEERS DO YOU BREW? A: We have a large variety of beers available. Currently offering 15 different beers with a number of different styles. We named our company Another Beer Co.,

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TASTING ROOM? A: We have 16 taps with different beers. Some we will regularly do, but can’t promise that it will always be on. Q: IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO KNOW ABOUT ABC? A: We have a special art exhibit for our brewery space for the month of

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Arts & Entertainment New West artist in Eastside Crawl A New Westminster artist is among those featured in the 23rd annual Eastside Culture Crawl. The annual event features more than 500 visual artists opening their studios, workspaces, garages and homes to invite in visitors, all across the Vancouver Eastside. A press release notes that the Eastside – the area bounded by Columbia Street, First Avenue,Victoria Drive and the waterfront – houses the highest concentration of visual artists, designers and craft makers in Canada. The Crawl runs from Thursday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 17, with venues open from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It offers visitors a behindthe-scenes look at life as an

artist, allowing them to see a wide range of artistic offerings – including painting, sculpture, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass art, furniture and more. Among the artists who’ll be showing work is New Westminster’s Annette Nieukerk, a mixed-media painter who has been involved in the Crawl for three years. Her works portray the aging female form, exploring the beauty and grace of the aging body in a series of works called Allegory and Grace. “Allegory and Grace is a continuation of the series In Praise of Older Women that poses the question as to whether or not our society has reached a moment in time where we can embrace the aging of a woman’s

Local jeweller part of Circle Craft Christmas Market If you’re the kind of person who gets irritated by Yuletide mentions before November even hits, then you’ll want to avert your eyes now. A New Westminster artisan will be part of the fun at this year’s Circle Craft Christmas Market. The market returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre West from today (Thursday, Nov. 7) to Monday, Nov. 11. It will bring together more than 300 artisans, including 60 who are new to the show, offering up their work in wood, clay, textiles, metal and more. From fashion and jewelry to prints, puzzles and bath and body products, the show features an array of artisan wares to kick off the holiday shopping season. Among the exhibitors is New Westminster’s Murat Jewellery, featuring silver jewelry and Venetian-style glass pendants. The show is open Thurs-

’Tis the season: New Westminster’s Murat Jewellery will be part of the Circle Craft Christmas Market, on from Nov. 7 to 11. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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body and the experiences – stories of births, deaths, loves, losses, joys and sorrows – that are etched so gracefully into the folds of her skin,” says a write-up about Nieukerk’s work. She’s showing her work at 1282 Franklin St. A new feature of the Crawl this year is an exhibition called Displacement, featuring a juried selection of works by artists who

have faced the challenge of eviction or who have found ways to survive displacement. It’s on at four venues now, in advance of Crawl weekend: Arts Factory, the Firehall Arts Centre, the Cultch and Alternative Creations Gallery. Full listings for all Eastside Culture Crawl events, artists, talks and venues can be found at www.culture crawl.ca/events.

Grace: The work of artist Annette Nieukerk explores the beauty of the aging female form. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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Kelly O’Bryan’s is listening to its customers – and now they’ll have something to listen to. The New West restaurant has heard from customers who would like to see more live music at the downtown venue. It’s fulfilling that request by holding a Dueling Pianos event on Friday, Nov. 8, which features two pianos and two players – sometimes playing together and sometimes separate. “They play song requests by guests – sometimes completely winging it with songs they don’t know,” said a statement from the restaurant to the Record. “We do something like this because it brings good music, comedy and great entertainment to our guests.” EL SANTO SUPPORTS AUTISM Inspirational speeches and good food were on the

menu at El Santo CAN. Each year, the New Westminster restaurant holds El Santo CAN, a fundraiser for the Canucks Autism Network. Prior to the Oct. 20 event, El Santo CAN had raised $40,000 to $50,000 for the charity, which supports families affected by autism through sports, recreational and social programs. “We ended up raising about $15,000,” said Alejandro Diaz, owner of El Santo. “It was such a great night. Food was good, and speeches were inspirational.”

New West resident Ryan Chilton and Vancouver Canucks public address announcer Al Murdoch were the featured speakers at the fundraiser. Murdoch has been mentoring Chilton and helping him achieve his dream of being a sports announcer. “One of the challenges is having autism,” Chilton said, when asked about barriers in he had to overcome to become an announcer. “As a result, I did not go to BCIT or another school to study broadcast journalism. I have learned through various volunteer positions

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– SFU radio show, Hyacks Football, CAN events and now, Greater Vancouver Canadians, and through listening to announcers I admire, like Al. Just doing my best and making the most of any opportunities I get is all I

can do.” El Santo CAN included live music and entertainment, guest speakers, a live and silent auction and a seven-course dinner with drink pairings. Along with El Santo, Piva Modern Italian

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Community NEW WEST SPOTLIGHT AWARD WINNERS AND COMMUNITY GIVERS

Family Services earns top award Family Services of Greater Vancouver has won a national literacy award for some of its good works in the community. ABC Life Literacy Canada recently announced the top and honourable mention winners of the 2019 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award, which recognizes organizations that develop and implement innovative adult literacy and essential skills programs in communities across Canada. Family Services of Greater Vancouver received the top award, along with $20,000, which it can put towards future programming. Mack Rogers, ABC’s executive director, said this year’s winners impressed ABC with their innovative and creative programming but also with the demonstrated impact they’ve had in their communities. “This award is a huge honour for Caring Neighbours and a testament to the strength of the community in New West. It was entirely unexpected, and we’re thrilled,” Bre Hamilton, manager of marketing and communications, said in an email to the Record. “This award will fund our community kitchens programs, including new ones we’ve always wanted to have for seniors, for years to come.” SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Family Services of Greater Vancouver’s award came for its Caring Neighbours program, a community kitchen program that combines health, food and financial literacies, and creates important social connections among vulnerable and socially isolated families, children and seniors. “Participants come for the food and leave with a breadth of practical skills, including basic cooking skills, meal planning, household budgeting, social skills and an understanding of how to access the community services and resources available to them,” said a press release. “This innovative program

Caring: Pat Steiner is the associate director of the Caring Neighbours program. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

takes a basic human need – food – and creates a fun and accessible entry point into literacy and skills development to engage vulnerable and isolated families and individuals.” According to the press release, Caring Neighbours has reached more than 1,500 individuals and has demonstrated marked success in building participants’ skills and knowledge, increasing healthy social connections, confidence and trust. FOOD AND LITERACY Family Services has been running community kitchen programs for about 20 years, but they’ve really gained popularity in the past few years. Pat Steiner, associate director of Caring Neighbours, said about 200 people from New Westminster participate in programs each year. Steiner said community kitchens contribute to literacy in a number of ways: financial literacy (budgeting, shopping, credit); nutritional literacy (healthy eating, nutrition tours, learning about new foods); numeracy (measuring, counting); functions (reading recipes, following directions); and children (school readiness and family connection). In addition, she said community kitchens provide social connections, which aren’t about literacy – but which are super important.

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RCH gets a $2.65-million boost The Dennis and PhyllisWashington Foundation is helping transform Royal Columbian Hospital with a major gift made in support of maternal, infant, child and youth care. The $2.65-million donation to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s redevelopment campaign will assist Phase 2 of the hospital’s $1.49-billion redevelopment, which includes new and expanded space for its maternity, neonatal intensive care and pediatrics units. The donation is designed to honour employees of the Washington companies and their families, and in particular Southern Railway of British Columbia, which is celebrating the 25th anniversary of becoming aWashington company. “Washington companies employees live in many of the communities served by Royal Columbian Hospital,” saysWashington family representative KyleWashington. “Our goal with this gift is to support the well-being of these communities and leave a lasting impact for generations.” Southern Railway of British Columbia, aWashington Company since 1994, has established a special partnership with the RCH

For the children: Kyle Washington is pictured fifth from the left, middle row. Mike Halligan, executive director of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, is pictured sixth from the left, middle row. The others pictured are representatives of RCH, RCH Foundation, Fraser Health, Southern Railway of BC, Seaspan, or Washington Companies, along with Mayor Jonathan Cote. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

foundation for several years already.The NewWestminster-based freight transporter donates regularly to the hospital based on the safety record that employees achieve each quarter, thereby promoting a strong safety culture and giving back to the community. “Since the program started in 2012, we have proudly contributed close to $400,000 to the hospital,” said Southern Railway of British Columbia president

Derek Ollmann. “The credit goes to our employees for maintaining an excellent safety record.” Royal Columbian Hospital’s new multi-storey acute care tower, due to be completed in 2024, will house a new 48-bed maternity department, helping to care for 3,000 births each year. Most of the department’s rooms will be single-patient rooms to allow families the opportunity to bond in a private setting.

The NICU’s 24 beds will also be converted to single-patient rooms, allowing hundreds of parents each year to enjoy valuable bonding time with their newborns in a private setting. In addition to providing support to women with high-risk pregnancies and newborns requiring critical care, RCH is a regional pediatric care centre. In the redevelopment, the pediatric department will get four more beds for a total of 16.

Suess honoured for community work Longtime New Westminster resident Gerda Suess has been recognized for her community contributions by the B.C. Cultural Diversity Association. Suess, 89, was among 10 seniors recognized by the B.C. Cultural Diversity Association at its Oct. 26 Seniors Day luncheon in Vancouver. “They were looking for somebody who is over 80, and has done good work for the community for a long time. Somebody nominated me,” she told the Record. “I am absolutely surprised anytime I am honoured. I am a bit speechless.” The B.C. Cultural Diversity Association, a nonprofit and non-political organization officially incor-

porated in May 2018, aims to promote harmony between and within cultures. It organizes activities that help it meet its goals. “The National Seniors Day Celebration features recognition with appreciation awards of notable seniors (85+) from diverse cultural backgrounds who made a difference to their communities,” said the program about the group’s Oct. 26 luncheon. Suess, who was the lone woman among the 10 people recognized at the event, is one of the founders of the New West-based Group of Five and Friends Benevolent Society, which raises funds to buy equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital. New Westminster’s 2003

Giving: Gerda Suess was honoured by the B.C. Cultural Diversity Association at its Seniors Day luncheon Oct. 26. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Citizen of theYear said she appreciates the award. “There are people in New Westminster, we don’t even know them, who nev-

er stop for the betterment,” Suess added. –Theresa McManus

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Members of the longestrunning book club in New Westminster are among the many who are mourning the death of longtime New West resident Nancy Clarke. Clarke was a founding member of the Queen’s Park Ladies Book Club, which started meeting in 1992. Clarke, 64, passed away on Oct. 19. Born in New Westminster, Clarke attended John Robson Elementary and New Westminster Secondary School. She’s remembered by her fellow book club members as being an avid reader and an early fan of established and emerging Canadian authors. “She was always so upbeat and fun to be around,” said fellow book club member Lynn Wakabayashi in a statement to the Record. “She didn’t mince words. If she didn’t like a book, you knew it.”

Jill Davy, another member of the group, recalled Clarke’s sense of humour. “Her keen insight and quick wit were a joy to us all.” Both Wakabayashi and Davy feel the book club experience has helped its members cope with life’s ups and downs. Members of the group, which meets monthly, relish their time together.

Nancy was the darling of our book group The book club was featured in DeNel Rehberg Sedo’s 2004 SFU thesis, Badges ofWisdom, Spaces for Being:A Study of ContemporaryWomen’s Book Club. Beyond the book club, members say their friend made an impact on life in New Westminster with her involvement in a variety of activities, from May Day as a flower girl to Community Living initiatives as a parent.

“Nancy was the darling of our book group,” Davy said. “Our most treasured memory is Nancy, a glass of red wine in hand and her softspoken voice thoroughly trashing an inferior read.” A memorial service for Clarke – a mom, wife, aunt, sister, grandmother, friend, colleague and lover of books – was held at La Perla Ballroom in River Market on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. SAVE THE DATE: NOV. 23 AND 24 St.Thomas More Collegiate is hard at work on plans for its annual Knights Christmas Market, which is taking place on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to shopping for vintage, upcycled and handmade items from more than 100 juried artisans, attendees can enjoy raffles, baked goods and bistro items, a used book sale, entertaining, children’s activities and more. St.Thomas More Collegiate, which will be decorated with fresh Christmas trees and décor

Friends: Members of the Queen’s Park Ladies Book Club are mourning the loss of one of the group’s founders, Nancy Clarke, who passed away on Oct. 19. A memorial service for Clarke – that’s her on the ottoman up front – is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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role New Westminster has taken in working with the Tsilhqot’in. In recent months, local organizations funded an emergency operation training course for the Tsilhqot’in National Government. Piva Modern Italian Restaurant in New Westminster and Honour House president Alan DeGenova each contributed $1,000 toward the course that took place in

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? The Group of Five and Friends is celebrating the season of gift-giving with a fundraiser featuring a reception, a live auction, theme tables, a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres by Mr. Mom’s World. It’s taking place on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. “We serve very wonderful hors d’oeuvres. There is wine and beer,” said Gerda Suess, one of the founders of the New West-based non-profit. “It is a relaxing atmosphere.” WHAT IS THE GROUP OF FIVE? The Group of Five and Friends, which was a group initially comprised of five local women, is a New Westbased non-profit that raises money to buy equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital. Since being founded in 2005, the group has organized

various events to raise money for the hospital, including teas and seasonal events. WHAT WILL THE MONEY BE USED FOR? Funds raised at the upcoming fundraiser will go toward the purchase of a patient recliner ($2,620) and an over bed suture light ($3,775). “Those items are requested by the emergency department,” Suess said. “We have to raise $6,000 for those two articles. That is just for one chair and one light.” Suess noted Royal Columbian Hospital’s wishlist actually includes six of the reclining chairs WHAT KIND OF IMPACT HAS THE GROUP OF FIVE HAD? Since its formation, the Group of Five has purchased

a wide variety of items for various departments at the hospital, including gurneys, monitors and arthroscopic cameras for the emergency room, televisions for the pediatric department, skeletons for the education department, and bone foam forms for the operating room – and much more. “What is needed in the hospital – the wish list is endless,” Suess said. “The little amount of money we raise has always gone for a good cause to that Royal Columbian Hospital. What I always say is, you may not believe it but you may have to go to that hospital one day yourself, and maybe they need an instrument that they have not got but they sure can use.” HOW CAN I ATTEND? Tickets are $40 per person and are available by calling 604-522-7196 or 604-521-9594 or emailing groupoffivenw@gmail.com. More information about the Group of Five is at groupoffive.ca. – Theresa McManus

Collaborative Alchemy now on at Amelia Douglas Gallery FORGET THE BATTERIES WITH The Amelia Douglas Gallery is highlighting unique plant-based artwork in its next exhibition. The gallery at Douglas College is hosting Collaborative Alchemy, featuring the work of Pierre Leichner, Phyllis Schwartz and Edward Peck, until Dec. 14. The exhibition features 29 pieces of two- and three-dimensional art. Leichner, a full-time interdisciplinary artist whose work focuses on environmental and mental health issues, has created a living display with plants that will grow into sculptural forms over the course of the exhibit. “Viewers can witness the process and beauty in growth and decay,” Leich-

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ner said in a press release. “Each day will bring some changes.” Schwartz, a multidisciplinary artist who works in photography, ceramics and publishing, will showcase the plant-based prints she describes as “photograms.” “My hybrid prints are made by a contact printing process that leaves traces and shadows on photosensitive surfaces,” she said.

“My work is about the direct transition of data from the subject to the photosensitive paper without the use of a camera or enlarger.” Peck creates two-dimensional, high-resolution abstract compositions inspired by discarded bouquets. “I took these discards and, after some contemplation, I arranged them into compositions in which I explored their new colours, shapes and fragile state,” he said. “The symbolism of flowers in combination with their fleeting grace is a poignant reminder of our own allure and frailty.” Amelia Douglas Gallery is on the fourth floor at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. See www.douglascollege.ca/ artsevents.

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It’s not the way to end the regular season, but it’s possibly a good way to ignite a lengthy playoff run. That was the New Westminster Hyacks’ takeaway from Friday’s disappointing 28-0 loss to the South Delta Sun Devils, who, with the win, claimed first place in the Western Conference, along with the coveted Kushnir Boot prize. For now, the focus is on Friday’s first round of the playoffs, when New West hosts the Eastern Conference sixth-place Terry Fox Ravens (7:30 p.m., Mercer Stadium). Although they were unable to We have to be get on the scoreable to play board last week, host Hyacks in all areas of the had their chances. After South Delthe ﬁeld. ta took an 8-0 lead in the first quarter, on backup quarterback Hunter Norman’s 36-yard touchdown pass to Evan Patterson, followed by a two-point convert, New West did move the ball downfield, only to get stopped. South Delta, which was playing without all-star QB Ben McDonald after the player broke his collarbone on a late play the week prior, scored on a blocked punt in the second quarter to make it 15-0. They’d add a nine-yard pass for a third major a handful of minutes later. Trailing 22-0 at halftime, and despite a more resolute effort over the second half, New West was unable to puncture the Sun Devils’ defence. “It wasn’t that we didn’t have opportunities,” Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji said, remarking how they got into the red zone three times. “For (South Delta), it was a couple of plays where they were in the per-

MAKING STRIDES: New Westminster running back Greyson Planinsic, shown above during Homecoming, and his teammates will enter this Friday’s playoff game against Terry Fox looking to get the offence back up and running on all cylinders. PHOTO CHUNG CHOW fect position and their guy made the play. When we had our chances, we didn’t have that fall into place.” New West quarterback Payton Myers completed just three of 11 pass attempts for 33 yards, with South Delta’s defence doing a stellar job of limiting his options. They also held New West runners to just 111 yards – with the usually dynamic tandem of Michael Udoh and Greyson Planin-

sic held to a combined 91 yards.The Sun Devils’ Norman passed for 152 yards, going 13-for-26, as the squad proved successful on 50 per cent of its third-down conversions. In total yards, South Delta held a 261144 advantage. Defensively, New Westminster got six tackles and a QB sack from Grade 10 Robert Preda, and four each by Andros Dancey

and Planinsic. “The second half we were better, and our defence gave us good field position but we didn’t take advantage of it,” noted Lalji. “At the end of the day, (South Delta) was the better team and they deserved to win.” At 5-2, New West now enters the playoffs with something to prove – which Lalji said could be put to good use. He noted Continued on page 34

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That’s the way to start a season. The Douglas College Royals launched the 2019/20 men’s basketball season on a solid note, sweeping a two-game tour of Vancouver Island. On Saturday, they handled the Camosun Chargers 88-74, hitting 44 per cent from the field. Leading by eight points early in the second quarter, the Royals got into trouble in the second frame as Camosun went on an 18-9 run to grab a 43-42 lead off Matthew Gray’s threepointer with seven seconds re-

maining in the first half. Josiah Mastandrea and Jiordano Khan kicked off the third quarter with a pair of treys to put Douglas back in the lead, one they’d hold for the rest of the night. Counting 24 points apiece were Dylan Kinley, including four three-pointers, and Burnaby’s Cam Morris, while Courtney Anderson netted 15 points. Ben Rabel pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds, one more than Kinley. They opened the PacWest regular season a day earlier, trumping Vancouver Island 105-85 in Nanaimo. A quick start was met by the Mariners’ response, with the

home team leading 16-13 with 2:30 to play in the opening frame.The lead changed hands a few times, but Vancouver Island was looking at heading into the second quarter with a 21-19 lead before Mastandrea nailed a three-point bucket with no time left. Douglas had control and entered halftime with a 48-42 advantage.They’d expand that with a 22-10 run in the third quarter, thanks to a series of treys by Mastandrea, Anderson and Rabel. Morris delivered a gamehigh 28 points and 10 boards, adding a pair of blocks. He would sink four-of-six threepoint shots. A transfer from

UBC, Morris would pick up the PacWest Player of the Week award for his efforts. Anderson chipped in with 21 points, with Mastandrea adding 15 points and Burnaby’s Khan chipping in 14. In the second week of Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association rankings, Douglas sits third overall, rising three spots, behind Ontario’s Sheridan Bruins and Quebec’s de Brebeuf Dynamiques.Vancouver Island dropped from first to sixth. The Royals enter the second week of play by hosting the Langara College Falcons on Saturday, 8 p.m. at the New West campus.

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Royals sink Mariners The Douglas College Royals men’s volleyball team continued its winning ways, hanging on to beat the Vancouver Island Mariners 3-2 in PacWest league action. Taking a 2-0 lead on 25-21, 25-18 sets, Douglas was pushed back when the Mariners replied with 21-25, 22-25 decisions to force a fifth and deciding set. That’s when the Royals hit all the right notes in vanquishing their Island rival 15-5. Reid Marriott topped the team with 16 kills, while Max Haronga chipped in 13.

Ben Shand set the tone with 17 digs to go with 11 kills. It came on the heels of Friday’s 3-1 (2523, 19-25, 25-21, 25-16)win over the Mariners. The two wins put Douglas’ record at 6-1, and earned them a two-spot jump to third overall in the nation. The Royals visit Columbia Bible College on Thursday, before returning to host the Bearcats on Friday (8 p.m.) at the New West campus.

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Hyacks square off against Fox Continued from page 33 last year’s run to the B.C. Subway Bowl final was fuelled by the team’s sluggish performance over its final month of the regular season, losing three of four games. “The playoffs offer a chance to hit the reset button,” he said. “Last year we were able to reset and go on a run. … We believe as a group we can play with anybody, but now we’ve got to do it.” Friday’s opponent,Terry Fox, may not be the powerful squad that they’ve met the past two playoffs, but is still a dangerous squad,

said Lalji. “I think their (2-5) record is deceiving. (Terry Fox) is well-coached, they will be motivated and they know how to play us. Believe me, we know we will have to play our best to beat Fox.” The Ravens have only scored 66 points over seven games, but are 2-2 over the past four games. “We have to be able to play in all areas of the field,” added Lalji. “We can’t be one dimensional. Our guys are smart and we have to play smart.”

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