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mayor Wayne Wright sprinkles some electrifying goodies in his state-of-the-city address. see Page a3

Victory amidst defeat for NDP Grant Granger

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Dorothy Beach received a lifetime achievement award this week from the fraser river coalition, the same week she turned 100.

A strong voice, 100 years young Grant Granger

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Dorothy Beach can see Queensborough from the River Drive home where she was born on May 16, 1913. The long-time environmental activist recalls a European immigrant couple moving to Queensborough and tending to a small vegetable garden carved out of their backyard. It was green enough, says Beach, for the couple to raise three big, healthy sons, and they’re still growing food there. So seeing the soil on the other side of

the river paved over for industry and residential complexes bothers Beach. It bothers her a lot. “That’s the best soil there is and they’ve covered it almost completely in houses,” says Beach. “They could feed everybody (in the Lower Mainland) off that if they just grew food, and that’s just unconscionable ... It’s breaking my heart.” Beach’s days on the planet may be numbered—although that is up for debate given her spunky attitude. But that doesn’t stop her from caring about the planet.

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At her 100th birthday party held at Dunwood Place seniors complex Thursday she added a lifetime achievement award for her work with the Fraser River Coalition to a long list of accolades she’s already received. Life growing up alongside the river was almost bucolic. Her father had a boat moored on the river. “I remember walking across a vast expanse of sand at that time [to get to the boat].” Her parents owned five lots around the home so their property was a frequent gathering place for

kids looking to play. “There was always a ball game going on. As long as they batted away from the windows they didn’t mind,” says Beach. “They wiped it all out for the highway (Stewardson Way).” Bread, ice and other goods were delivered to their door, often by horse and carriage. Going to Columbia Street was a big deal. “[New Westminster] was different. You didn’t go Downtown unless you were dressed with gloves and hats, ready to be seen.” please see ‘For God’s sake’, a4

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Judy Darcy had a big grin as she circled the Heritage Grill hugging her New Democratic Party supporters Tuesday night. But those who didn’t have their arms around her were stunned as they watched the provincial election results roll in on the restaurant’s one tiny television. Darcy cruised to victory in a six-way race to replace retiring Dawn Black as MLA for New Westminster. It was a win for the former union leader that most expected. What wasn’t expected was the NDP not forming the government despite polls saying the party held a substantial lead over the BC Liberals. “It’s kind of like going to a birthday party and not knowing whose birthday it is,” said one New West city councillor at Darcy’s victory party. Darcy almost got as many votes as the other five candidates combined. The former head of the Canadian Union of Public Employees garnered 11,464 votes, which was 48.39 per cent of the ballots cast. please see Green, a3

A2 NewsLeader Friday, May 17, 2013

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CITYPAGE ART IN THE LIBRARY Diversity is the word to describe the talented artists whose work is on display in the New Westminster Public Library until the end of May. In the Second Floor Gallery, the outdoors is the inspiration for the Plein Air Painters. Christine Moore, Joann Heringer, Dale Costanzo, Gillian Wright, and Sim Lee belong to this group of artists who get together regularly to explore the colour and textures of the outdoors in their painting. Following in the tradition of the ‘Impressions’, their sketches and quick paintings form the basis for their creative finished pieces. On the Ramp Gallery, the Diaconu family presents “Expressive Quartet”. The four members of the family, Gabriela, Dan, George and Adina, have always been artistically inclined. They work in all media, although each has a tendency to drift towards a specific chosen area, bringing their own personality and creativity to their art. The current show includes acrylic on canvas, photography, mixed media and digital painting.

New Westminster City Council, New Westminster Board of Education and Hyack Festival Association proudly present the 143rd May Day Celebration on Wednesday, May 22nd from 11:15 am to 1:30 pm at Queen’s Park Stadium. This unique New Westminster event is the longest running May Day celebration in the Commonwealth.

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School children from all over the city will gather at Queen’s Park Stadium for the crowning of the new May Queen, a tradition since 1870. As well, parts of the festivities include Folk Dances, May Pole Dances and Sport Events. Residents will hear a loud Sound Shell at 8:00 am on the morning of Wednesday, May 22nd to signal that this traditional event will take place. Listen for the Sound Shell and join the 143rd May Day Celebration at Queen’s Park Stadium, located at the corner of First Street and Third Avenue! Note: May Day events will go on, rain or shine!

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The NEW Queensborough Community Centre will be the City’s first neighbourhood HUB, and will include a number of great amenities to support community life in Queensborough. New features include a branch library, police work spaces, multi-purpose rooms, expanded fitness centre, licensed childcare for 3 - 5 years of age, community kitchen and community living room with fireplace.

In a few short weeks, the New Westminster Public Library will become a two-branch library system for the first time in its 142 year history. The Library is celebrating the new branch by asking the community to show – in photographs – what you love best about the Library and New Westminster. The My New West photo contest will run until May 31, 2013. All you have to do is capture what you love most about our city in a stunning photo and submit it to the library. People of all ages and skill levels from novice to experienced can participate. Details about the contest are available in the library and on the library’s website at www.nwpl.ca under “Events & Programmes”. For questions, email contest@nwpl.ca.

QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:00 pm at Queensborough Community Centre Agenda items include a presentation from Renee Chadwick, Manager, Queensborough Community Centre on the newly expanded centre; an information session by Jeff Scott of Surrey Fraser Docks on the proposed coal transfer facility; and information regarding redevelopment at 41 and 175 Duncan Street. For more information, please contact qbpresidents@yahoo.ca.

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RAIN BARRELS AND BACKYARD COMPOSTERS The City of New Westminster has in stock limited quantities of rain barrels and backyard composters in an effort to promote water conservation and composting at home. Available to New Westminster residents only, these items are being sold at a subsidized rate on a first come, first serve basis: • 75 Gallon Rain Barrels - $75 (includes tax) • 80 Gallon Backyard Composters - $30 (includes tax) Rain Barrels and Backyard Composters are available now from the Engineering Operations Works Yard at 901 First Street between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Cash or cheque only. To confirm availability of stock, please contact Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691.

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Mini-Walmart for Royal City Centre: Mayor Wright reveals new anchor tenant for Royal City Centre Grant Granger

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Walmart will be the new anchor tenant at the Royal City Centre according to New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright. The mayor dropped the tidbit during a state-of-the-city address to a chamber of commerce luncheon at the Columbia Theatre on Wednesday. Wright said it would be one of

the chain’s smaller outlets. Earlier this year, the Royal City Centre applied for a development permit to build an atrium-style entrance off Sixth Avenue to service a new anchor tenant in the space vacated by Zeller’s in 2006. Wright also revealed he is in discussions with an Indystyle kart racing circuit to run an electric kart race through Downtown New Westminster. The karts, he said, would race up Columbia onto Sixth Street, down Clarkson Street and circle

back to Columbia via Begbie Street. “They would be electric and quiet as can be,” said Wright, who sheepishly admitted he hadn’t even told new city administrator Lisa Spitale about the plans. The mayor said New Westminster would be the first in the Lower Mainland to have the race which would help give publicity to the city. Wright said the city wanted to attract a Red Bull Air Race, in which crop-dusting style planes navigate an obstacle course

Mayor Wayne Wright gave his state-ofthe-city address at The Columbia on Wednesday.

along water, but with so many bridges along the river that wasn’t practical. When asked about the possibility of New Westminster attracting a hotel, Wright deferred to Spitale who said three possible sites have been identified in which the city would like to work with a developer. She said two of the sites have been tried but haven’t worked out. “It is one of our higher priorities,” said Spitale. Please see CIty, a8

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It was well ahead of secondplace Hector Bremner of the BC Liberals who received 8,030 (33.79 per cent) votes. “I’m very excited about it,” said Darcy of gaining political office for the first time at the age of 63. “I’m really proud that the people of New Westminster have given me the great, great honour of being their MLA.” Darcy praised the work of her volunteers in getting out the vote for her in a riding the NDP has dominated since the 1950s. In her speech to her supporters Tuesday, she vowed to fight as an opposition member for seniors services, and improved health care and education for New Westminster residents. Bremner, 32, was a newcomer to the New Westminster political scene who faced an uphill battle against the city’s New Democrat juggernaut. “I’m feeling pretty good. We had a great effort. We felt like we put forth a campaign that

anybody could be part of. We gave people a choice in New Westminster,” said Bremner as his supporters gathered at the Waffle House to watch the results roll in. “We lost by 5,000 votes last time, so we’ve gained substantial ground. Nobody expected us to win … [But] no longer is it just a coronation or a passing of the baton taking place in New Westminster. That matters more than anything.” Bremner said the Liberals’ overall victory means Royal Columbian Hospital will get the redevelopment the provincial government has committed to. He also said it proves the polls have been getting it wrong for a long time provincially, federally and even in the United States. “Now they’re going to have to look deeper into the numbers.” The marketing consultant said he has no idea what might lie ahead for him politically, and hasn’t even considered if he’d run in the 2014 municipal election. Third place went to Terry

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Judy Darcy addresses her supporters during an election-night event at the Heritage Grill.

Teather of the Green Party with 1,920 votes (8.19 per cent). “I was quite pleased with it. Being a first-time candidate I was new to it and I was pleased with the number of votes that I got. The Green profile is out there,” said Teather. “I’m thrilled with

that. You have to be realistic … I had no dreams that it was going to be a runaway victory.” Teather, an educator with the Surrey school district, added he would stay involved with the party and keep the door open for another run at political office.

Former MP Paul Forseth of the BC Conservatives finished fourth. He had 1,138 votes (4.85 per cent) at last count. Although independent James Crosty had a high profile in the city it didn’t translate at the ballot box. The former mayoral candidate finished fifth (928, 3.96 per cent), beating out only Lewis Dahlby (167, 0.71) of the BC Libertarian Party, a Port Coquitlam resident. “We ran a good campaign, I’m not disappointed at all … I thought I’d do a little bit better than that, but you’re up against candidates with the party machines behind them,” said Crosty. “I made these guys talk. You know from a perspective from what I brought to the all-candidates meetings, they had to talk about the issues that affected New West. I’m not going anywhere, I love this city.” Crosty said it’s too soon to tell if he will seek civic office again when the next municipal elections roll around in November 2014.

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back off. Beach’s father ran She did it to a dry goods store on support a family Columbia, T.H. Smith, that would have lost but being from rural two beehives if the Ontario he wanted to spraying had been farm. So the family carried out. moved to a 20-acre “The beehives property on the Sumas would have been Prairie in Abbotsford exposed for an insect where the government never heard from had drained a lake to again. You can’t do make farmland. But the that,” she says. property flooded and Every time there he had to abandon his was an environmental dream. issue affecting New In 1938, Beach West, Beach was married her husband before council to talk Russell, whose family about it. was in the lumber Beach keeps up to business in New date on issues such Westminster. as oil tankers in West They needed a place Coast waters and the In August 2010, at age 97, Beach spoke to the Agricultural coal transfer facility to live so they moved into the old River Drive Land Commission’s public hearing in Langley and appealed proposed for just to commissioners to save Langley’s historic Hudson’s Bay home. across the river in Farm from becoming a casualty of the Gateway Project. She’s still there. Surrey which has “We thought we’d was the conference. They held raised concerns from rent from my parents for a another 33 years later and how New Westminster residents and while, but actually it turned out are we doing?” says Beach. council. to be a good place to bring our “They could still do a lot.” “It doesn’t make sense, does own family up,” said Beach, Her son David was poisoned it?” says Beach. who raised four daughters and a by experimental pesticides and “I’m interested. I’m not out son there with her husband, and so she became an expert on of it until I’m out of it. I care proudly points out she sleeps in pesticides. about what’s going on. It’s the same room she was born in. “You have to be concerned a beautiful world and it gets “We looked for another place, about what you eat, but messed up in lots of places.” [but] we thought we had it all make sure that it’s not been That’s why Beach believes here. We thought it was great contaminated by sprays. Make city council has a duty to for the kids.” sure that what you eat is as retain and protect the precious Beach also took it upon pure as you can make it be,” she Queensborough agricultural herself to be informed and advises. land that she says could feed a involved, chairing the National Beach took on the federal city. Council of Women at the government over spraying to “For God’s sake, take care 1976 United Nations Habitat kill off a specific insect in of it.” Conference in Vancouver. Sapperton in the 1990s and twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw “My biggest disappointment managed to force them to

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Union, said he was as shocked as anybody at Tuesday’s result. Grant Osborne, NW Teachers Union “I can’t believe They’ve made it clear the deficit it’s good news (for doesn’t have to be paid back right away. Grant Granger New Westminster), ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com because this is the same If New Westminster work with the government at government that has board of education chair hand. We’ve worked with them caused chronic underfunding Michael Ewen harboured for 12 years and we can work for the last decade. I would like any hopes a NDP victory in with them for the next four. to think this would be a change Tuesday’s provincial election “The NDP had made certain for the better, but unfortunately would have relieved some of commitments, but the proof is history’s not on our side,” said the district’s deficit pressure in the pudding. Commitments Osborne. he wasn’t talking about them are great, but moving forward “They’ve made it clear the Wednesday. we’re dealing with the people deficit doesn’t have to be paid The board is currently who are there.” back [right away], that it can struggling to deal with past, District parent advisory be paid back over a number of present and future accumulated council president Wendy years. But the problem is paying deficits. Harris said Ewen told a DPAC that deficit back means they’re With the BC Liberals meeting Monday that any going to have to go into deeper prevailing once again, it’s likely deficit discussion might be cuts.” there will be little difference in moot after the election because Victoria has approved a the district’s relationship with the financial situation could plan for New Westminster to the Ministry of Education, he change if the NDP formed the pay back a $2.8 million deficit said. government. for 2011-12 over three years. “I don’t see any significant “If that was the card in their The board is also finding ways change. The ministry has been back pocket, or the saving grace to avoid another $2.1 million very helpful and supportive of the winning ticket that they deficit for 2012-13 and similar and I certainly hope that will win the lottery to retain staff projected deficits for 2013-14 continue,” said Ewen. then I don’t know what’s going and years beyond that. “We can work with anybody. to happen now,” said Harris. What I hoped for, what I aimed Grant Osborne, president of for, is irrelevant. We need to the New Westminster Teachers Please see ‘IT’s a Hard HIT’, a12

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The fall and rise of the BC Liberals What the hell happened? That’s been the question that’s been wagging jaws since the moment it was clear the BC Liberals had won the election Tuesday night. Defying polls and pundits, the big question was how could all the predictions have been so wrong. Some say Christy Clark successfully became the first female to be elected premier in B.C. because she had a simple message and repeatedly hammered it on every tour stop she made in the province: Strong economy, secure tomorrow. Dix’s message was more nuanced: Change for the better, one practical step at a time. It left room for people to ask, change to what? Perhaps the economy—and the looming fear that the horrible fiscal mess afflicting other countries could soon land here— is what drove many folks to plug their noses and vote for the devil they know. Lord knows the BC Liberals and Christy Clark’s leadership

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left much to be desired. In press releases, the BC Liberal media machine kept a running tally of what they said Dix’s promises would cost. The message was clear, taking a page from the Social Credit W.A.C. Bennett days in B.C.: Beware the red under the bed. Some say this election proved positive campaigning doesn’t work. That Dix should have worked harder to point out the failings of the BC Liberal government, kept things like BC Rail, and cost overruns for BC Place and the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre fresh in people’s minds. If there was an absence of dirt shoveled by the NDP campaign, there was also an absence of gold voters could hold onto.

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Skills training? A healthy, diversified economy? If Christy Clark’s populist style and megawatt smile evoked memories of Bill Vander Zalm and inspired the wariness reserved for door-to-door salesmen, Adrian Dix’s deadpan delivery left many cold. Dix’s decision, mid-campaign, to state clear opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion plan may be seen as a pivotal blunder. The Liberals seized on this as a sign the NDP would stifle industry (read: jobs and revenues) in B.C. It may be untrue, but as every political dog knows, messages like that stick to your fur. But that’s not to say there weren’t some big missteps by the BC Liberals. The return of Brian Bonney and Kim Haakstad, two staffers cast aside after the Liberals’ ethnic outreach scandal came to light, was surprising. Bonney volunteered this month with the Burnaby-Lougheed campaign, and Haakstad was uncovered in the office of Christy

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We are saddened at the loss of a man who not only “struck up the band,” but struck chords in us that we never felt before. Sadder still, his hometown representatives missed the opportunity to send him off in theatrical style. All that he did, he did for love, love of the Royal City, the River City. Thank you Ed. The music plays on and the love never leaves. Louisa Lundy and Vic Leach New Westminster

SeniorS’ comedy good clean fun Keep an ear out for seniors’ comedy. The truth is—they’re not all seniors. It may be a best-kept secret that you don’t have to be a century old to join Century House. A half-century will do. (One of the comics at Lafflines in a recent Sunday matinee was cheating; she was still only 49.) Jan Bannister was the instructor for this series, the Century House Comedy Class (at what I like to call “Sensory House,” now that the youth share some programs). All

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Disappointed to see no one from the city “We’ve got trouble, right here in River City,” when city council representatives allowed the parade to pass them by without saying goodbye and thank you to their own native son, Ed Harrington, the “Music Man” of Royal City Musical Theatre. A ripple of discernible disappointment swept through the crowd gathered at Massey Theatre on Saturday, May 11, when it dawned that not a single member of our city’s representative body was in attendance to pay tribute to a man who really knew how to build a community crescendo. Massey Theatre was filled with luminous RCMT alumni who belted out all the top notes of Broadway’s best for the love of a man with a mighty heart and a talent for assembling disparately skilled people into a cohesive course of activity. They united in a single purpose—to make something beautiful in the Royal City. Thousands of Lower Mainland residents, as well as citizens from across B.C, Canada and the U.S., flooded RCMT with accolades annually. The Royal City became truly regal.

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spend money while they’re there. “We have to have the diversification. We have the best wedding shops, but we need more than that,” he said. Although he’s received many calls of concern about the city installing large digital signs at entrances to the city, he said the police department has told him there have been no extra accidents from the signs, which are projected to bring in about $1 million in annual revenue to the city. “That saves us a lot of tax money and helps us pay for projects that need to be done,” said Wright. The money, he pointed out, would come in handy if the city were able to share costs with senior governments for a much-needed renovation or replacement of the Canada Games Pool.

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Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., New Westminster. Admission: $5 members and $6 nonmembers. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604-519-1066. Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play

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Free Citizenship Classes: Prepare for the Canadian citizenship test for free in classes co-sponsored by New West Public Library and MOSAIC’S Settlement Program. When: First Wednesday and Thursday of each month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library. Register and info: MOSAIC, 604-522-3722 ext. 155.

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Campbell held it and also had it’s worth.” little time to campaign there. Results don’t become official Asked repeatedly about until May 27, and there polls that predicted her could still be changes in doom, Clark noted that the current legislature: she discussed that briefly 50 B.C. Liberals, 33 with Prime Minister NDP MLAs, B.C. Green Stephen Harper when Andrew Weaver and he called to congratulate Delta South independent Clark her on winning the Vicki Huntington. party’s fourth term. Clark said she regrets And she offered some advice the loss of cabinet ministers on polling to reporters who Ida Chong and Margaret gathered at the Vancouver MacDiarmid, but she is cabinet offices. pleased to have a balance of “You guys get this stuff for 25 returning MLAs and 25 free,” Clark said. newcomers in the B.C. Liberal “You should take it for what caucus.

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“There’s no relief in sight. We’re looking at a loss of 20 full-time positions for this year. Unless there’s a surprise infusion of cash we’re looking at further deficits,” said Osborne. He pointed out, in addition to teachers, about 20 special education assistants (SEA) and other clerical and custodial staff will be laid off. “It’s a hard hit everywhere,”

said Osborne. Harris is particularly concerned the loss of SEAs would mean the students would not be integrated into the classrooms for some subjects. “Kids have to be supported,” said Harris, who has a special needs son attending New Westminster secondary. “If we don’t have the money for that, what does that mean for him? He won’t have that opportunity to be in a regular

science class taking a regular class with an SEA.” Although the political bosses haven’t changed, Ewen pointed out the two ministry employees in charge of New Westminster’s capital projects have retired and the district wants to be able to brief them on the most complex school capital project in the province as well as bring new New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy up to date. newsroom@newwestnewsleade.rcom

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Parkinson’s Support Group: If you are a person with Parkinson’s or a caregiver interested in sharing ideas, coping strategies, information and resources, and good conversation you are warmly welcomed to this support group of the Parkinson Society British Columbia. When: Second Monday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Confederation Park Community Centre, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby. Info: Robbin Jeffereys, 604-662-3240 or rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.ca. Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster. Info: 604 688-1716. Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster. Info: 604-298-0782. Prostate Cancer Support Awareness Group: Meetings are held the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the Burnaby General Hospital, 3935 Kincaid St., second Floor Education Room ‘A’. At these meetings we try to create awareness, provide support and educate about Prostate Cancer. Info: Ian, 604-421-8813 or ibbaxter@telus.net. A faith-based mood disorders support group for people with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders meets at Brentwood Park Alliance Church, 1410 Delta Ave. “Living Room” meetings run the second and fourth Fridays of each month from noon to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Info: Marja at 604-291-6254.

Codependents Anonymous: Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. When: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Royal Columbian Hospital, Neil Russel Room, third floor, Columbia Tower, New Westminster. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or 604-5155585.

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A long list of departing MLAs – both Liberals and New Democrats – are now in line for lucrative pensions, whether they retired voluntarily or were defeated at the polls. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates the total payouts to MLAs who didn’t win or seek re-election could top $26 million. The government injects $4 for every dollar politicians contribute, and the resulting pensions are also inflation adjusted. “The MLA pension payout ATM is spitting out cash at a rate taxpayers can only dream of,” CTF B.C. director Jordan Bateman said. “A dozen former MLAs will soon join the million-dollar pension club – while most of us are scraping together every nickel we can find for our own retirements.” Departing NDP MLAs in the Lower Mainland and their estimated payouts to age 80 include: Surrey-Fleetwood NDP MLA Jagrup Brar ($555,000), Delta North NDP MLA Guy Gentner ($500,000), Coquitlam-Maillardville’s Diane Thorne ($461,000) and Pitt MeadowsMaple Ridge MLA Michael Sather ($490,000). Several others, including Port Moody-Coquitlam by-election winner Joe Trasolini, get nothing because they have less than the six years of service required to qualify. Outgoing Liberal MLAs include: Gordon Campbell in Vancouver-Point Grey ($1.7 million), Colin Hansen in Vancouver-Quilchena ($1.54 million), Barry Penner in ChilliwackHope ($1.35 million), Kevin Falcon in SurreyCloverdale ($1.09 million), Randy Hawes in Abbotsford-Mission ($847,000), Harry Bloy

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Big issues stay in Liberal hands Jeff Nagel Black Press

Kinder Morgan’s proposed twinning of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline through the Lower Mainland looks more likely with the B.C. Liberals staying in power than if the NDP had won Tuesday’s election. NDP leader Adrian Dix had vowed to block a big increase in oil tanker exports from Metro Vancouver. His reversal of a previous pledge to wait for a formal project application became a major campaign issue. Premier Christy Clark said Wednesday she believed the TV debate was the turning point of the campaign for the Liberal rebound and the NDP’s Kinder Morgan position was a factor. Clark said voters weren’t impressed by “the idea that you’re going to say ‘No’ to economic development before you even see it.” She stressed the province will put any Kinder Morgan proposal to the same requirements as the planned Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline to Kitimat, including world-leading safeguards against ocean and land spills as well as a substantial share of

benefits for B.C.’s risk. Another issue that awaits Clark’s new government will be what to do with TransLink. Metro Vancouver mayors have demanded a major reform of the transportation authority’s governance structure. The NDP had promised to restore control to locally elected representatives, while the Liberals said on the campaign trail there was more right than wrong with TransLink’s current structure. But the bigger issue for transit users is how billions of dollars will be raised to build major rapid transit extensions in Surrey and Vancouver. Mayors have sought various new revenue tools for TransLink, from an annual vehicle levy to a small new regional sales tax. Clark pledged during the campaign that any new tax or fee for TransLink would have to be approved by voters in a referendum in November of 2014, a promise that alarmed transit advocates. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who had served as vice-chair of the TransLink mayors’ council, is the newly elected Liberal MLA for SurreyFleetwood, the riding that a new

SkyTrain line could pass through on the way to Langley. He said better transportation south of the Fraser will be a priority and the government will work to clarify its vision for TransLink. Fassbender also chided his nemesis on the mayors’ council – Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan – for fomenting opposition to the Liberals in civic circles. “Derek Corrigan, on the mayors’ council for the last year, year and a half, said ‘the Liberals are toast, they’re done, it’s over. We’re going to have a new government.’ And we do have a new government,” Fassbender said, adding it’s time for all local leaders to now work together. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and other regional leaders have said some form of road pricing or broad-based tolling would be the best way to refinance TransLink for the long term. Clark, however, ruled out new tolls on existing bridges or roads during the campaign. It remains unclear how her government will pay for major new bridge projects – such as the promised replacements of the Massey Tunnel and Pattullo Bridge – if not through more tolls.

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A20 NewsLeader Friday, May 17, 2013

River District opens weekly farmers market

Spring brings visitors to outdoor market Southeast Vancouver is welcoming summer with the weekly farm market at River District, ParkLane Homes’ waterfront community that covers 130 acres and includes homes, shops, green space, restaurants and community amenities. The first market took place on May 4, and saw more than 500 people come out to wander the market and purchase some goodies. “The incredible turnout is a testament to the diversity and quality of this year’s farm and artisan vendors,” says Yosh Kashara, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at ParkLane Homes. “We couldn’t be happier with the support

from the community.” Market visitor and local resident Jonathan Murkin was excited to see the market open this year. “We’ve been waiting for the market to open,” he says. “It’s a great addition to the neighbourhood.” Among the items being sold at the market are fruits and vegetables, breads, flowers, skin care and jewellery. The farm market will take place every Saturday between May 4 and October 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kerr Street Plaza. For a full list of vendors participating at the market and for more information, visit www.riverdistrict.ca

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Finding old-fashioned flavour at Shorewood Cottages By Kerry Vital

Everyone has fond memories of their childhood summer vacations, spending time with family and friends and playing outside for hours. Now you can make more memories with Shorewood Cottages, just minutes from the Canada-U.S. border in Birch Bay. “You get the best of both worlds,” says Chris Hughes, a local RE/ MAX broker who grew up in West Vancouver, and a partner in Compass Point Project Marketing. “It’s relaxed and quiet when you get here, but you can be at the beach in two minutes.” Shorewood is located on a sunny plateau with over eleven acres total and seven acres of private parkland and trails, so outdoor activity will be a large part of your life. There will also be picnic areas, a bocce ball court, a community herb garden, an ocean lookout with a fire pit (called Sunset Point) and a clubhouse with an outdoor pool and hot tub. The picturesque setting includes a stream behind many of the cottages and ocean views from the front of the property. Hughes notes that the property is very dog-friendly, for those who could never leave man’s (or woman’s) best friend behind. The cottages themselves are homes

away from home, with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, a cozy fireplace and hardwood flooring. Outside, you’ll find West Coast Craftsmen architecture and a private patio. There are a variety of two- and three-bedroom floorplans available, ranging from 1,082 to over 1,500 square feet. The cottages “are high-end from a finishing perspective, but exceptional value,” Hughes says. “These are real residences you can stay in all year round.” The location is the biggest draw for buyers. The famous C Shop, which sells candy, pizza, baked goods and other treats, is a minute away, along with miles of Birch Bay beachfront, restaurants and cafes, and plenty of outdoor activities. You’ll also find Birch Bay State Park and boat launch, water

slides, go-carts, mini-golf and several golf courses nearby. “There are a ton of things to do,” Hughes says. “Most weekends you’ll find something going on.” Among those things are arts and music festivals, fireworks, the Birch Bay Marathon, parades, sandcastle contests, car shows and many other events. Plus crabbing, clamming and fishing are lots of fun for the family and great for dinner! “We’re just 12 minutes from the border,” says Hughes. “You can come down with the family for the entire summer or just for the day.” He also notes that if you’re not able to come down to the cottage yourself, you can rent it out to other families

looking for a beach getaway. The developers of the property include two Canadian families, and most of the buyers so far are from the Lower Mainland. “You can’t touch this price anywhere in the Lower Mainland,” Hughes says. “It’s much more affordable to buy in the U.S. Plus, there’s a minimal amount of legal fees (and) no property purchase tax.” Cottages at Shorewood start in the low $200,000s. For more information, visit www.shorewoodcottages.com, email info@shorewoodcottages.com or call 1-888-255-8121. The show cottages are open Wednesday through Sunday between noon and 4 p.m. or anytime by appointment.

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These are real residences you can stay in all year round,” says Chris Hughes of Compass Point Project Marketing.

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The cottages at Shorewood are built in a West Coast Craftsmen style, above, with plenty of natural light, cozy stone fireplaces, left, and a variety of two- and three-bedroom floorplans. The beach is just two minutes away, top, so outdoor activity will be an integral part of your life.

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Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

REG. German Shepherd Pups xrays, 16 wks. All shots,READY NOW .1100.00 604 512-3310 SHELTIES: 6/mo Male, 4/yr Male, 3/yr Fem.Sable puppies, ready now Shots/dewormed. 604-826-6311.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324 EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617 10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

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FERTILIZERS

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

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FURNITURE

Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unﬁnished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug,12 appraised at $170,000 but older, ﬂexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call : 1-780-5660707

GARAGE SALES

BURNABY: 7967-19th Ave. Sat. & Sun. May 18 & 19, 10am-2pm. Tools, Radio Tubes & Furniture.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

TRANSPORTATION

BURNABY

Park Crest Apts.

810

1 & 2 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

NEW WESTMINSTER

RIVIERA MANOR 409 Ash St. New Westminster 1 Bed. 2nd floor and 2 Bed. Penthouse available. Heat, hot water and T.V. cable included. Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

1 Bed. New carpet and parking included.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

WINDSOR HOUSE

1-800-961-7022

818

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •

WALKER MANOR

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Please Call The Scrapper

TOWNHOUSES

26 DAZZLING TOWN HOMES

Come and see. Daily 11 to 7pm 14905 60th Ave. Surrey, B.C. Come see what’s cookin’ in our kitchens. More counterspace, cabinets & more drawers to store!

thegroveatcambridge.ca Hans at Global 604-597-7177

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms. Two 3 phase & single phase power. 1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

715

SIMON FRASER VILLAGE

4 Bdrm end unit, 1776 sq/ft, 2.5 baths, wood f/p, 2 decks +patio, sgl garage, backs to trees. Complex has outdoor pool, sauna, squash courts & clubhouse. ~~ Asking just $363,500. ~~

Steve & Gloria Hamilton RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty 604-467-8881

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

NEW WEST: Bachelor ste. H.w heat, lighting inc. g/flr. Lndry, cbl. $650/mo. May 15. (604)780-0048

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

COQUITLAM: 3 bdrm + 1-1/2 baths. 5 appl, gas f/p. Covered sundeck & carport. Totally reno’d. 1500sf. Upper Deluxe duplex. Insuite lndry. $1450 + 50% utils. Refs. n/s, n/p. (604)421-0744

750

BURNABY

706

845

6985 Walker Ave

604-358-9575

CARS - DOMESTIC

W W W. M I L A N I N O R M A N . C O M 150+ USED CARS & TRUCKS!! 1-888-534-4745 A+ BBB RATED

Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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AUTO FINANCING

Call 604-540-6725

OKANAGAN

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay

627 PETS

HUSKY WOLF X pups. Four; 8 wks old. $500/ea. 1st shots/dewormed. Glenn 604-308-3396 Boston Bar.

Spring Cleaning Special

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

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

C & C Electrical Mechanical

Certified, Insured & Bonded

RENTALS

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

TREE & STUMP

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

706

2 bdrm bright apt.

REAL ESTATE

604-475-7077

RENTALS

SUNDECKS

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

MISC. FOR SALE

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

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www.mainlandroof.com

Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

560

PLUMBING

Starting $40/hr. LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

604-618-2949

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627

★ Reasonable Rates ★

MOVING & STORAGE

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

PAVING/SEAL COATING

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COQUITLAM Ctr. Bright 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, share w/d. Avl now, ns/np. $850 +share utils. 604-616-2725 NEW WEST 7th Ave/12 St. Bright 2 bdrm bsmt suite, nr transit and all amens, newly reno’d with h/w flrs, cat ok. Now/June1, refs req. $1100 incl all utils/cble. 604-521-5156. PoCo Mary Hill 2bdr, full bth, sh ldry, Suit sm fam or 1 or 2. NS/NP. $775m inc. util. 604-306-1701 eves PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl laminate flrs, pri entry, $900 + 1/2 utils. Avail now. (604)464-4794

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• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM, New & modern 2/bdrm + den T/H. 6/appli., b/i vac. $1795 + util. Avail July 1. N/S, N/P. (604)728-2516

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Friday, May 17, 2013 NewsLeader A27

Join up to 300 people for this annual event. Run or walk around one of Burnabyâ€™s most picturesque parks. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. A great way to keep fit and meet new friends. Registration packages are available only at Bonsor Recreation Complex. Early bird rates available until April 14. For more information, please call 604-297-4580. Registration begins March 7, 2013 at Bonsor Complex.

Saturday, May 25 8:30-10:30am Deer Lake Beach Parking Lot 5435 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby

Gold level community partners

Price on April 14 and after $15.00 per child 12 years & under $25.00 per adult

Price before April 14 $10.00 per child 12 years & under $20.00 per adult

Official T-shirt and water bottle included Silver level community partners Prices do not include tax.

This event is in support for the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness

Bronze level community partners

burnaby.ca/active

A28 NewsLeader Friday, May 17, 2013

Prices effective May 20 to 31, 2013. While quantities last.

www.donaldsmarket.com

Packed with Healthy Varieties

Serving our local community since 1986

ORGANIC FUJI APPLES Product of USA

Ground 227g

GREEN & BLACK’S FAIR TRADE ORGANIC CHOCOLATE Assorted Varieties 100g Product of Europe

ORGANIC RAW KOMBUCHA BEVERAGES Assorted Varieties 480 mL Product of USA

SUNKIST ORGANIC LEMONS

2 lb bag Product of USA

/lb

ETHICAL BEAN FAIR TRADE ORGANIC COFFEE Assorted Varieties Roasted in Canada

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

235 ea

Whole Bean 340g

SAN REMO BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA 500 mL Product of Italy

BLUE SKY NATURAL SODAS Assorted Varieties 354 mL Product of USA

50 ea

6 for 300

295

TASTY BITE INDIAN ENTREES Assorted Varieties 285g Product of India

HOT KID RICE CRISPS Assorted Varieties 100g Product of China

C2O PURE COCONUT WATER Assorted Varieties 520 mL Product of USA

2 for 350

195 ea

2 for 250