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Sixth cannabis store in process ’Boro store will go to public hearing Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

NO MORE FROGGER: Residents Alice Millar, Gavin McLeod and Mary Wilson admire the new pedestrian/cyclist overpass at Stewardson Way, while Sheldon Mercade of HUB Cycling passes by. The overpass is ready for use, but some minor work will continue over the next few weeks to fully complete it. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Residents celebrate new overpass Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

West End residents are thrilled they can finally cross Stewardson Way without risking life and limb. The West End Residents’ Association is pleased that the longawaited pedestrian overpass near Grimston Park is nearing completion. Before it opened last weekend, some folks were already checking it out. “Based on the use already, and the people talking to me about that, I think it is going to be really well used,” said Gavin McLeod,

secretary-treasurer of the residents’ association. “The more people that know about it the more use it will get. I think the number of people jaywalking is a small percentage of the people who actually want to use it.” The West End Residents’ Association has been appealing for construction of an overpass to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists needing to cross Stewardson Way near the Queensborough Bridge. The group has been concerned about the safety of the people who opt to jaywalk across the several lanes of traffic because

of the lengthy distance they have to walk to get to a crosswalk. “I talked to the people on site. They say they were shocked at how many people were jaywalking, including seniors. The cars are driving around them,” McLeod said. “It’s extremely risky because everybody speeds. There are curves there so there are blind spots. It’s like playing Frogger.” (Frogger is a video game where players had to get frogs to their homes – while crossing a busy road and getting across a river.) In a statement to the Record, B.C. Transportation and Infra-

structure Minister Claire Trevena said the overpass is open to the public, but some minor works are continuing over the next few weeks to fully complete the project. The West End Residents’ Association been seeking a safe crossing of Stewardson Way since the early 2000s. In December 2018, the federal and provincial governments announced construction of a new multi-use Stewardson Way pedestrian/cyclist overpass would soon get underway. Continued on page 8

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Writing messages of hope amid the overdose crisis

COMMON GROUND: The Khalsa Diwan Society hosted 50 members of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation as part of the group’s efforts toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Friendship and reconciliation Queensborough Sikh temple hosts event with Tsilhqot’in First Nation Dustin Godfrey dgodfrey@newwestrecord.ca

A New Westminster Sikh society held an event with the Tsilhqot’in First Nation in an effort toward reconciliation with the Indigenous community. It was the second year the Khalsa Diwan Society hosted the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, with 50 members attending the event at the Gurdwara Sahib Sukh

Sagar in Queensborough. The event was started in response to the 2016 Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendation that faith-based organizations engage with Indigenous Peoples in reconciliation efforts. “This gathering assumes special significance because it was here in New Westminster that Chief Ahan of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation was hung for protecting

his people and their land,” said event organizer Satnam Singh Sangra in an email. “As residents of New Westminster, we feel that it is important to reach out to the Tsilhqot’in People and begin a new chapter in our relationship with them.” Elders of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation were presented with a kirpan, a sword or dagger carried by some Sikhs at all times, as a symbol of “our shared values

of creating a fair, just and equitable society for all,” Sangra said. The program began with a brief talk on Sikh values and a warrior song sung by Tsilhqot’in elders and youth. Guests were then served langar, a communal meal, in the society’s community kitchen.

MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS

Council wants police task force to address inquiry’s calls for justice Dustin Godfrey dgodfrey@newwestrecord.ca

A New Westminster city council motion pushing the calls for justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) will be brought before the city police’s governing body next month. Council passed a motion brought forward by councillors Nadine Nakagawa and Patrick Johnstone to take action on the MMIWG inquiry’s calls for justice, including calling on the police

board to implement recommendations. “We are aware of the calls for justice,” said New West Police Department spokesperson Jeff Scott in an email. “The motion will be brought to the police board at the September board meeting, which includes the police board and the police senior management team.We do take the motion seriously and we look forward to working through the elements of it to continue to serve the City of New Westminster.” Among other actions, the

council motion called on the city to champion a regional police task force to address the calls for justice that relate to the police. The final report from the MMIWG inquiry was released in early June and includes 231 calls for justice, including 11 that relate to Canada’s local, regional and federal police forces. That includes calling on police forces to build relationships with Indigenous Peoples; calling on police forces to increase recruitment of Indigenous people, especially to improve rep-

resentation of Indigenous women and members of the 2SLGBTQQIA community; creating Indigenous policing units staffed with Indigenous members that would be primary investigators in MMIWG cases; and for police services to create special teams to investigate allegations of police misconduct and failure to serve Indigenous individuals and communities. The next open police board meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 17 in the NWPD conference boardroom at 555 Columbia St.

The community is being invited to write messages of hope to commemorate lives lost to the overdose crisis in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose Awareness Day is held every year on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of the overdose crisis and reduce stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs. This year, the New Westminster Overdose Community Action Team (NWOCAT) is inviting community members to write messages of hope, which will be displayed as a mural in the window of the Russell Housing Centre, operated by Lookout Housing and Health Society, for a week starting Aug. 30. “The opioid overdose crisis doesn’t discriminate. We need to work together to make sure those using substances, especially alone in their own residences, know it’s OK to reach out and get help,” said Aamir Bharmal, Fraser Health medical health officer. “New Westminster is known for being a caring

and connected community. We need to work together to change the conversation from shame to support. Until we do, more of our friends and loved ones will fall victim to this crisis.” The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 740 Carnarvon St. at the Russell Housing Centre. Use the entrance on Alexander Street. NWOCAT was formed in May 2018 as part of a provincial government response to the 18 communities hardest hit by the overdose crisis. The overdose community action teams are intended to develop “innovative, local and relevant ways” to mitigate the overdose crisis. In New Westminster, 35 people died of overdoses in 2018, and while the rate of fatal overdoses has dropped significantly in the first six months of 2019, the rate of overdoses themselves has not. Throughout the province, more than 3,600 people have died of overdoses since a public health emergency was declared in 2016. – Dustin Godfrey

Be safe for kids’ return to school As kids prepare to return to school on Tuesday, motorists are being reminded to be alert. When the days shorten and the weather gets wetter, ensuring everyone’s safety on the commute to school and especially in school zones is paramount, said Antonia Reynolds, active transportation coordinator with the City of New Westminster. A press release from the city includes some general driving tips for motorists to consider: Don’t turn around in a driveway, or back onto a roadway for any reason, as it’s dangerous for pedestrians and other vehicles. Obey posted speed limits (the school zone speed limit is 30 km/h). Park thoughtfully, in legal designated spots and fully pulled up to the curb. Make even one less car

trip to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The city is also offering some tips for parents to help ensure kids are safe getting to and from school: Walk or bike: Studies show that walking and biking to school give kids a big boost in alertness and readiness to learn once they are in class. They learn to be more street-wise, and walking and biking are fun, especially with friends. Carpool or walkpool with friends or neighbours. It’s a sociable way to start the day and reduces congestion on the roads. Drop off kids several blocks from school. Kids will get a bit of exercise, and it eases traffic congestion near the school. Have older kids use transit. They will learn skills in time management and navigation. Go to www.trans link.ca to plan your route.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, September 2 No Council Meeting Sunday, September 8 1:00 – 4:00 pm Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association Neighbourhood Block Party Churchhill between William & Scott Monday, September 9 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber Monday, September 16 6:00 – 8:00 pm NWPD Strategic Planning Consultation New West Public Library Tuesday, September 17 6:00 – 8:00 pm NWPD Strategic Planning Consultation New West Public Library Saturday, September 21 10:00 am – 12:00 pm NWPD Strategic Planning Consultation New West Public Library Saturday, September 21 1:00 – 3:00 pm NWPD Strategic Planning Consultation New West Public Library Saturday, September 28 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Culture Forward New West Anvil Centre Monday, September 30 12:00 pm Open Council Workshop Council Chamber 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber

CITYPAGE BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY Safety tips for pedestrians and drivers • Be alert. If you are a driver, expect school zones to be busy and allow more time to travel through them. Watch for less safety-conscious drivers around schools! Parents, consider alternatives to driving your kids to school • Walk or bike – Studies show that walking and biking to school give kids a big boost in alertness and readiness to learn once they are in class. They learn to be more street-wise, and walking and biking are fun, especially with friends! • Carpool or walkpool with friends or neighbours – Share the responsibility of driving or walking all week by teaming up with friends or neighbours. It’s a great way to start the day and reduces congestion on the roads. • Drop-off several blocks from school – Your kids will get a bit of valuable exercise and you’re helping ease traffic congestion near the school. • Have your older kids use transit – They will learn skills in time management and navigation, and get a big confidence boost from their new-found independence! Visit https://www.translink.ca/ to plan their route. • Get involved. Consider joining other parents on the PAC at your child’s school, to help promote school zone safety, walking and road sense in your school community. General driving tips • Don’t turn around in a driveway (or back onto a roadway for any reason!) – it’s dangerous for pedestrians and other vehicles. • Don’t park or stop in disabled parking spaces. • Obey posted speed limits (school zone speed limit is 30km/hr). • Park thoughtfully, in legal designated spots and fully pulled up to the curb. • Make even one less car trip to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CENTURY HOUSE Join our amazing food service volunteers in the Connections Café at Century House, open to both Century House members and the public. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Volunteers will be trained on the commercial dishwashing station. There is a minimum time commitment of three months. Food services volunteers enjoy our entrées at half price and free coﬀee! For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at ltwaites@newwestcity.ca or call 604-519-1023.

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MAINTENANCE CLOSURE SEPTEMBER 3 -17: CANADA GAMES POOL & FITNESS CENTRE Canada Games Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed for regularly scheduled maintenance from September 3 to 17. The Fall Schedule begins September 18. Scheduled servicing ensures that our facility systems continue to run smoothly and safely. We appreciate your patience during the closure. Important Active Pass Membership Information: Time-based memberships (Active Pass 30 & 90) are universal and can be used at other New Westminster Parks and Recreation facilities while Canada Games Pool and Fitness Centre are closed. Learn more about Active Pass. If you wish to withdraw your time-based membership, please see a cashier on your last visit before the pool closure to withdraw, or sign up at the front desk to be withdrawn on September 3. Swimming Lessons: Fall lessons begin September 24. Lesson registration will be available during the maintenance closure and you can register anytime online: newwestcity. ca/rec. In-person and phone registration will also be available during opening hours. Canada Games Reception Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Call Canada Games Pool: 604.526.4281

UPTOWN PARKLET Have you been to the new parklet in Uptown? The Uptown Business Association is helping us program it and would love your suggestions. Contact ej@myuptown.ca with your ideas!

FALL ACTIVE LIVING GUIDE REGISTRATION IS OPEN The Fall Active Living Guide is available and registration for great programs for the upcoming season is open! Pick up a copy of the guide at any Parks and Recreation facility in New Westminster, or go green and read online now: newwestcity.ca/ALG Featuring drop-in and registered programs for ages 0 – 65 and beyond, free try-it programs, special events and more, the Active Living Guide is the ultimate resource for staying active in New Westminster. Photo Contest Alert! Don’t forget to enter the #activenewwest photo contest for your chance to win an Active 90 drop-in pass. It’s your chance to take advantage of all the New Westminster Parks and Recreation drop-in programs for FREE! Contest details: newwestcity.ca/activephotos Find Parks and Recreation (@newestrec) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FOR THE SEPTEMBER LONG WEEKEND Keep your Home Safe 1) Lock your windows & doors when you leave the house: This will prevent criminals from breaking into your residence while your away. 2) Don’t post on social media until you have returned from your trip: This will prevent strangers from knowing that you’re away for the weekend. 3) Tell your close neighbours that you will be out of town: This will ensure that your house is monitored during your time away. Only tell a selection of trusted people that you are leaving. 4) Install cameras around your house: This will provide 24/7 surveillance on your property. Any movement that is detected, will send you a notification on your mobile phone alerting you of the current activity from your house. Keep Yourself Safe 1) Drive smart, Drive safe: Always have a map of your destination (paper maps are especially importantelectronics may die, lose signal, break, etc.). When driving long distances, have a plan to change drivers or stop for rest to avoid fatigue. 2) If going swimming, ensure everyone can swim and supply lifejackets: Young children or other inexperienced swimmers need to be closely watched and given floatation devices near pools or bodies of water. Get safety training/learn CPR so you can be prepared for an emergency. Stay in areas with cell-phone signal if possible so that emergency services can be reached quickly. 3) Be aware of alcohol consumption and/or consumption of other drugs: Stay away from bodies of water and steep drop-offs while under the influence, and regulate your consumption to keep yourself and others safe. Do not operate a boat while under the influence. 4) Avoid carrying large amounts of cash on your trip: In crowded areas during holiday times, pickpockets are more likely to look for victims. Don’t carry large amounts of cash, and store money on a clip or in your front pocket.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Bereaved family reaches out to share kindness In times of tragedy, people grasp at any conceivable positive action in order to heal. The more positive actions, the more chances that people can find their way out of unimaginable grief. The friends and family of Olivia Malcom have tried to do just that. The New Westminster woman was killed in Ladner on June 2, 2018 while on her way home from a lacrosse game. Malcom was with her boyfriend and a friend

when she and the friend got out of the vehicle on the side of the road to check for something in the trunk. Malcom died after being struck by the driver of a Jeep. It was just days before her 20th birthday. A 44-year-old Burnaby resident has been charged with impaired driving causing death and impaired driving over 80 (milligrams of alcohol) causing death in relation to this case. “Olivia was taken from us without warning,” her

mother, Bridget Malcom, said in a news release issued by RCMP. “Our next steps are to ensure that our family gets justice for Olivia and that the driver is held accountable for his actions.” Justice is usually a long process. It took more than a year just to have charges laid. What follows will be a series of short court appearances before a trial date is set for some time long into the future. Then comes the actual trial, if an accused doesn’t plead guilty. After the trial, there could be

an appeal, either by the accused or the Crown, depending on the verdict. If there is a guilty verdict, there is a long sentencing process. Like we said, the road to justice takes a long time and a huge toll on the friends and family of victims. In the meantime, those friends and family have worked hard to take positive action. Following Malcom’s death, a GoFundMe campaign raised more than $110,000 for the Olivia Malcom Kindness Bursa-

ry. The inaugural bursaries were awarded to two local students this year, and in the years ahead, the Olivia Malcom Kindness Foundation will disperse the money that’s been raised to ensure her essence of kindness and compassion carries on. “For it to far exceed $100,000 was beyond astonishing to us,” Bridget said in June. “We had no idea that there would be such an outpouring of love towards our daughter.” On June 10, family, friends and community

gathered outside Queen’s Park Arena to remember Olivia on what would have been her 21st birthday. A memorial bench was also unveiled. These actions should move people to tears. But instead of just tears, we want them to move people to take another positive action. That action? Just don’t drive when you’ve been out drinking alcohol. It’s the one guaranteed step you can take to ensure more people don’t suffer.

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Brace yourself for a vicious campaign Judging from the intense media coverage and savage partisan commentary flowing from the SNC-Lavalin scandal, you would think the federal Liberals are politically dead as a doornail. However, evidence emerged last week that suggests that, as has been the case with so many other “scandals” at both the federal and provincial levels, the general public does not attach as much importance to them as many may think. Three veteran, experienced and credible polling companies – Ipsos, Nanos and Abacus – all took national polls after the rather damning report by the federal ethics commissioner was made public. Although the report skewered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government for their handling of the SNC-Lavalin, each poll produced a similar result. They all showed public opinion had not moved at all and that the Liberals and Conservatives were still in a dead heat for the lead amongst voters. There is a lesson in all this, and it is this: do not assume we know what the key issue or issues will be in an election that will not be held for two months. I have long subscribed to the view that political leaders and their images and personalities – and not so much single issues, except on the odd occasion – play an outsized role when it comes to shaping voting behaviour. So issues aside, that’s why I think we’re going to see a nasty, vicious election

campaign that focuses less on issues and more on the perceived shortcomings of the leaders, particularly the two frontrunners. The Conservatives under Andrew Scheer will surely try to paint Trudeau as an unethical prime minister who lacks a moral compass, and they will use the SNCLavalin issue as the main battering ram. The Liberals, for their part, will try to portray Scheer as a weak leader beholden to unacceptable views on immigration, gay marriage and other social conservative issues. They will also try to tie Scheer to unpopular Ontario premier Doug Ford as often as possible. The NDP’s Jagmeet Singh and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will get far less attention from their opponents. Nevertheless, expect the NDP and the Greens to eventually spend a lot of time in the campaign attacking each other, since both are likely going to be fighting over the same ridings in B.C. and parts of the Atlantic. Oh, issues like tax breaks, fighting climate change, ethical government, pipelines, health care, pharmacare and others will get their share of attention. However, it is too early to say if any of those issues will become dominant. Instead, it is safer to predict that a nasty fight is looming and it may be not so much about “issues” as about personalities and images. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Bad overpass stymies buses City council called on B.C. Transit in August to improve its service on Quayside Drive, but the transportation authority said the poorly designed McInnes Street overpass made that near impossible. “The turn at the railway crossing is too sharp and McInnes Street overpass is unsafe for us to run full-size buses,” said a spokesperson. But Mayor Betty Toporowski said the city had done the best it could on the overpass, the design of which was constrained by the position of the railway lines and nearby buildings. “The McInnes Overpass was the best we could come up with, given that location,” she said.

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Editor: Re: Opinions: The case for wards in New West politics, Record online, Aug. 23 In her opinion, Julie MacLellan questioned whether there existed any strong disparity in economic class in New Westminster, specifically looking for a comparison between Shaughnessy and a “have-not” district, and she concluded that no such great disparity exists in New Westminster. It’s an all-too-common perspective in New Westminster politics. In the eyes of far too many, New Westminster is a near-homogenous community, close in age, wealth and race, with no great diversity in any critical factor of its population. This is grotesquely false, given the census data we have available, and yet it informs the viewpoint of too many within our municipality. If one takes a look at CensusMapper’s representation of Median Household Income, it’s immediately clear that New Westminster is a city of stark social disparity; a city of haves and have-nots. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a look at the ethnic diversity data will show a similar disparity between the have and have-not regions. As an individual living in Brow of the Hill, I have but one request: the dog park in Simcoe Park is nice and all, and I can see the need, but the only playground available for very young children was paved over some years ago to make room for parking, leaving parents with strollers to walk five or more city blocks to reach the nearest playground. And no, Toronto Place Park is not a safe or suitable playground for small children. Could we please have our playground back? Daniel Leslie, New Westminster

Editor: I feel I have to weigh in on the topic of moving our recycling depot to the United Boulevard location in Coquitlam. I am certainly not in favour of this move despite the spin the city council is taking on the move. Yes, it might save the city money, but the inconvenience of lugging all the various recycling items not picked up by the city curbside program to the far reaches of the United Boulevard location doesn’t make it worth it for many of the users of the recycling program. Firstly, one has to have a car; many New West residents do not. The added distance in travelling time will likely dissuade some citizens from making the effort. The success of any recycling program hinges on the convenience of using it. I suspect people living in Queensborough will especially be unhappy to make the journey. I did attend the public consultation meetings about the replacing of the Canada Games Pool and the community centre, but little or no mention was made of getting rid of the existing recycling depot and certainly not the relocation to Coquitlam. The council needs to revisit this whole issue. It needs to listen to the feedback of the citizens of New Westminster. We deserve our own recycling depot, conveniently located for the maximum use by everyone. By abandoning our own recycling depot and forcing people to drive to a neighbouring community to participate in the program will certainly lead to many recyclable items ending up in a garbage can. Julia Goulden, New Westminster

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Overpass gets thumbs-up Continued from page 1 The new $5.1-million overpass is located east of the Queensborough Bridge, where there is no pedestrian crosswalk. A group of West End residents recently met at the site and walked across the overpass. “It was great. I was thinking of all this time and effort we put into this, and here it is,” McLeod said. “It’s really nice and wide. It’s not too steep. It’s protected. There are screens so people can’t throw things off it.” While residents gathered

at the site, a passing cyclist told them it would be wellused by employees at the Kruger plant. McLeod said the overpass will be a “monumental” change for West End residents like himself who want to walk downtown, as this will be the most direct route to get there. The overpass was built through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, with the federal government providing 50 per cent of eligible costs, the provincial government providing 33 per cent and TransLink contributing

17 per cent. Members of Walkers’ Caucus New Westminster attended an informal “ribboncutting” ceremony at the overpass on Aug. 24 to celebrate the fact that pedestrians and cyclists can once again safely cross Stewardson Way as part of the B.C. Parkway. But the group said the fight for better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in this area is far from over. They want to see improved signage and safety improvements to the B.C. Parkway between the new overpass and Third Avenue.

Public hearing dates still to come Continued from page 1 evaluation of governmentoperated non-medical cannabis retail stores. Now that that work has been done, council has approved an updated cannabis rezoning policy and directed staff to schedule a public hearing for the B.C. Cannabis Store application for Sept. 30. Public hearing dates have yet to be set for three pri-

vate stores being considered in New West – Maple Leaf Greenery at 71 Sixth St. (downtown); the Herb Co. Cannabis Store – 451 East Columbia St. (Sapperton); and the Queensborough Cannabis Co. Ltd – 540 Ewen Ave. “Two rezoning applications for cannabis retail locations have been approved by council,” planner Mike

Watson told the Record. “The other three rezoning applications are waiting for the results of the financial integrity and security checks from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.” Monday’s decision means it’s possible there could be six stores in New West, including two in Queensborough, as part of the first round of applications.

Construction Notice Paving on Keary Street September 3rd and 4th from 7am to 8pm What’s Happening Bird Construction will be paving parts of Keary Street between East Columbia Street and Brunette Avenue for two days from 7am to 8pm. Although most paving will occur in the westbound (north) lane, at times both lanes will be closed in a portion of Keary Street.

The Impact To You DRIVERS From 7am to mid-afternoon use Brunette Avenue to access this portion of Keary Street. Both lanes will be closed near the East Columbia Street intersection. From mid-afternoon to 8pm use East Columbia to access this portion of Keary Street. Both lanes will be closed on Keary Street near Brunette Avenue. Expect single lane alternating trafﬁc along Keary Street during paving hours. PARKING Access will be maintained to street parking lots at the TransLink Building and Royal City Medical Centre. To access the hospital’s parkade use Sherbrooke Street or the hospital’s Main Entrance to enter the parkade’s north entrance. The parkade’s Keary Street (south) entrance will be closed both days. Some street parking stalls will be closed at times. Car sharing parking spots will be relocated on the south side of the street temporarily.

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Anvil Condominiums will have access to their parkade entrance and Brunette Avenue at all times. PEDESTRIANS Sidewalks will still be accessible but may be disrupted. HANDYDART The HandyDart drop-off spot will be relocated just slightly west on Keary Street. EVERYONE Please obey ﬂag persons who can direct you around the work zone. Please exercise caution and keep our construction crew safe. Thank you for your patience. Bird Construction will endeavour to minimize construction impact, noise, and dust in accordance with City regulations and the Good Neighbour Protocol.

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SAY GOODBYE TO THE ANIMALS that call the Queen’s Park Petting Farm home each year from Victoria Day to Labour Day. This is the last weekend to visit the goats, bunnies and other creatures who will be heading to their winter homes next week.

Last hurrah for animals and outdoor pools

HAVE SOME LAUGHS at Lafflines Comedy Club, where Jono Zalay headlines on Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31. Now residing in Los Angeles where he’s written comedy for Fox, Amazon and Comedy Central, Zalay has been named as one of Comedy Central’s comics to watch. Tickets and details

at www.lafflines.com.

ENJOY A DIP in one of the city’s outdoor pools before they close for the summer. Hume Park and Moody Park are home to the city’s two outdoor pools, and they’re free on weekends. Grimston Park has a wading pool for little ones.

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Rainbows, wrestling and horrible people Theresa McManus AROUND TOWN tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

New Westminster Family Place is proud of taking the top spot in this year’s New West Pride window decorating contest. As part of Pride Week, local businesses and community organizations were encouraged to decorate their windows. Winners were announced at the New West Pride street festival on Aug. 17 on Columbia Street. “We were so grateful for winning because of what it represents – our window is pretty, but it was about talking to our families and children about what the words and the meaning behind Pride,” said Dana Osiowy, executive director of New Westminster Family Place. “We want to be loud and proud about being a place for LGBTQ families – this is why that representation is important to us.” Heba Saada, Family Place’s early childhood educator, came up with the idea for the window display and summer student Himani led the activity and did the display that adorned the window at Sixth and Cunningham streets. “We did such a fun activity with our families,” Osiowy said. “As you know each colour in the Pride Flag has a particular meaning so we made cards of each of the colours and we talked about Pride and our children and parents coloured, wrote and scribbled what red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for harmony and purple for spirit means to them.” New West Artists and PAWS Veterinary Clinic and Grooming second place in the annual competition. PARK CAMPOUT New West residents are

invited to pitch a tent and enjoy a campout in Hume Park. A family camp-out, taking place on Sept. 13 and 14, includes outdoor games, a campfire and s’mores. New Westminster Parks and Recreation staff will provide games, hot dogs and snacks on Friday night and a light breakfast on Saturday morning. Families are invited to bring a tent, chairs and sleeping bags to Hume Park for this event, where they’ll be able to enjoy an affordable camping experience and the park’s natural surroundings. Registration is $40 per family. Call Centennial Community Centre at 604777-5100 to get more information. P.J. JUSTICE MAKES HIS DEBUT New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian may have backup plan in case he ever leaves politics. P.J. Justice (aka Julian) made his debut at debut at Royal City Wrestling’s July 17 show at the New West Pride street festival. Rish Koya of Royal City Wrestling told the Record three wrestlers competed in a triple-threat match, with P.J. Justice offering his managerial services to the winner. Koya, who performs as Mr. India, said Julian will return to the ring – but it may not be until after the Oct. 21 federal election. “P.J. Justice is an integral part of our roster,” he said. “Currently, he is away at a retreat for wrestling managers. There he will formulate his plans for the huge goals he promises to accomplish with Royal City Wrestling.” ARE YOU THE MOST HORRIBLE PERSON? Who is the Most Horrible Person in New West? You’ll have to wait until October to find out. Laughter Zone 101

IN THE RING: MP Peter Julian, a.k.a. P.J. Justice, stepped into the wrestling ring with Mr. India (Rish Koya) for New West Pride. PHOTO

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is bringing The Fictionals’ award-winning Improv Against Humanity to New West. “We’re honoured that Laughter Zone 101 is bringing Improv Against Humanity out to New West,” said Daniel Chai, cofounder of The Fictionals Comedy Co. and creator of Improv Against Humanity. “The whole show is going to be a hilarious, and someone is going to be crowned the Most Horrible Person of New Westminster. It looks great on a resumé.” Choi said The Fictionals are very excited to perform Improv Against Humanity for the first time in New Westminster. “Each audience is different, and we expect the crowd to be fun and a little bit twisted, especially if they are fans of Cards Against Humanity,” he said. The show, inspired by the

Bad people: The Fictionals’ award-winning Improv Against Humanity is coming to New West for the first time on Oct. 11. Inspired by the Cards Against Humanity game, the show sees comedians creating hilarious scenes. PHOTO ZEMEKISS PHOTOGRAPHY, CONTRIBUTED

Cards Against Humanity game, sees comedians creating hilarious scenes. “The Fictionals going to perform a wide variety of scenarios inspired directly by the live Cards Against Humanity tournament at

the Anvil Centre,” Chai said. “If the audience contestants want to see what happens when a comedian has to swap bodies with mom or what teaching a robot how to love looks like, then that’s what we’re going

to do!” The show is taking place at Anvil Centre on Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18.50 (plus service charges) and available at ticketstonight.ticketforce.com.

Rainbows: New West Family Place, far left, took the top spot in the New West Pride window display contest, while New West Artists, centre, and PAWS Veterinary Clinic and Grooming tied for second. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS

‘Building strength for all of our members today and tomorrow’ Selina Robinson, MLA Coquitlam - Maillardville 102-1108 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5 604-933-2001 selina.robinson.mla@leg.bc.ca www.selinarobinson.ca

Rick Glumac, MLA Port Moody - Coquitlam 2708 St. Johns Street Port Moody, BC V3H 2B7 604-936-8709 rick.glumac.mla@leg.bc.ca www.rickglumac.ca

Mike Farnworth, MLA Port Coquitlam 107A-2748 Lougheed Highway Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 6P2 604-927-2088 mike.farnworth.mla@leg.bc.ca www.mikefarnworthmla.ca

THANK YOU

to all workers who through their labour, make our communities a better place to live.

Katrina Chen, MLA Burnaby - Lougheed #3-8699 10th Avenue Burnaby, BC V3N 2S9 604-660-5058 katrina.chen.mla@leg.bc.ca www.katrinachen.ca

Raj Chouhan, MLA Burnaby - Edmonds 5234 Rumble Street Burnaby, BC V5J 2B6 604-660-7301 raj.chouhan.mla@leg.bc.ca www.rajchouhan.ca

Janet Routledge, MLA Burnaby North 1833 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5R3 604-775-0778 janet.routledge.mla@leg.bc.ca www.janetroutledge.ca

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29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS A MESSAGE FROM THE B.C. FEDERATION OF LABOUR

B.C. has made great strides for workers’ rights Laird Cronk contributing writer

It might not be the chatter at your Labour Day barbecue, but make no mistake: 2019 was a remarkable year of progress for workers and their families in B.C. Let me explain. It starts with economic security. Tens of thousands of low-wage workers, the majority of whom are women, are now feeling the benefit of the NDP government’s boost to the minimum wage. The rate increased to $13.85 per hour on June 1st and is set to go up further to $14.60 and then $15.20 over the next two years, where it will then be the highest in the country. We know that even with these increases, low-wage workers are still struggling with affordability. That’s why we’re looking forward to the government-appointed Fair Wages Commission’s recommendations on

how to further close the gap between living wages and the minimum wage in B.C. It garnered few headlines, but the spring legislative session saw the NDP government make the first significant updates in decades to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) and Labour Relations Code (LRC) as well as the introduction of a Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. The improvements, long overdue after decades of deliberate neglect from the B.C. Liberals, are substantial and worth understanding. First off, action was taken to protect some of B.C.’s most vulnerable workers. The age children can work in hazardous jobs, for example, was raised from 12 to 16. After a decade of ghastly workplace injury claims from minors, totalling over $5 million, the change was a must. The exploitation of migrant workers is a significant

and ongoing human rights issue in B.C. These workers often face low wages, limited benefits and indebtedness to unscrupulous recruiters Thankfully, the B.C. government introduced new licensing requirements and a registry for recruiters that migrant workers and advocates believe will deter rampant employment standards abuses. Second, updates to the ESA are set to rebalance power between employees and bad employers. For example, the recent changes eliminated the requirement for workers to fill out their own “self-help kits” when pursuing an employment standards violation. The discredited kits required workers to fill out complaints with their employer, jeopardizing the job security of the worker. The ESA updates also crack down on the ability of employers to steal tips from their workers, an egregious

practice that many workers ty and non-medical health in the service, delivery and care work. By ending this hospitality sectors have had practice, thousands of lowto deal with. Furthermore, wage workers, often women the government strengthand racialized workers, fiened the ability of the Emnally have job security. ployment Standards Branch Third, and for the first to enforce and punish this time ever, workers facing inwage theft. timate, personal or relationWage theft is ship violence will theft, after all, and have access to proit was due time tected leave from our laws treated it work. This was the as such. decent thing to do, Perhaps the and it’s unconsciomost dramatic nable to think B.C. shift towards prohas gone so long tecting worker without this safety rights is the end net. The next step to “contract flipmust be ensuring ping.” The practhis leave is paid. Laird Cronk tice allowed com- B.C. Fed president Finally, changpanies to “flip” to es made to the lalower-cost contracts, pushbour code have reduced ing down workers’ wages, barriers to workers seekstripping their benefits and ing to unionize. Unions are disrupting their vacation, a key safeguard against inshift scheduling and other equality. The LRC changes entitlements. strengthen the prohibition The practice was a on employer interference scourge in many low-wage and allow for automatic industries including janitocertification when an emrial, food services, securiployer has broken the law.

Due to puzzling opposition from the B.C. Green Party, the unfair requirement for a second vote to certify a union remains. The government did, however, shorten the timeframe before the required second vote to help combat employer interference. Taken together, these myriad changes stand to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless British Columbians in every corner of the province. Of course, there is much left to do. Growing insecure work, a dysfunctional workers’ compensation system and pending job losses due to mismanaged forestry policy by the B.C. Liberals come to mind. Despite the challenges ahead, today we celebrate the remarkable advancements for workers this year in B.C. Laird Cronk is the president of the B.C. Federation of Labour.

Happy Labour Day! Saluting workers in every walk of life for the jobs you do, and the contributions you make, for us all.

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29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS A MESSAGE FROM THE BCGEU

Labour Day has special meaning for working people Stephanie Smith contributing writer

Like thousands of labour activists, I’ll spend the first Monday in September surrounded by my family – my labour family. It’s a family I’ve been a part of since I first joined a union as a child-care worker more than 30 years ago. It’s a family I cherish. Labour Day 2019 is special for me and every member of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) because this is our centennial year. The Provincial Civil Service Association of B.C. opened its first convention on July 26, 1919 in Vancouver’s Eagle Hall. That convention was attended by 37 delegates representing a total membership of 980 – all of whom worked directly for the provincial government. What a difference a century makes. The BCGEU’s membership is now over 80,000

strong and growing. And, while we still proudly represent tens of thousands of provincial government workers, well over half of our members work outside government in the broader public service and the private sector.

The workers of tomorrow are counting on us to come through for them

But one critical thing hasn’t changed. One hundred years ago, those convention delegates and the workers they represented came together because they shared values – values like dignity and respect; equality and fairness; opportunity and security –

nd they knew that by working together in solidarity they could bring those values to life in their workplaces and their communities. One hundred years later, those values are still the foundation for everything the BCGEU stands for and fights for. Labour Day 2019 is a chance for BCGEU members to celebrate those values and what we’ve achieved because of them. It’s also a chance for us to acknowledge how far we still have to go to create a society where those values are a reality for all working people. Unions are under attack across the world and in our own country; the cost of necessities like transportation and housing continues to grow faster than wages; and, we continue to see a shift from family-supporting fulltime jobs to part-time, more precarious employment. The workers of tomorrow are counting on us to come

through for them as our predecessors did for us. And this Labour Day I’m full of optimism for what we can achieve together. So, what can you do? There is a lot at stake in the upcoming federal election. Get the facts about when, where and how to vote. Then do your research and support candidates who are tackling issues that matter to working people – like living wages, job security, affordability, the environment and protecting public services. Support working people in your community by making sure the businesses and corporations you deal with every day reflect your values. Join a union. Visit the BCGEU’s website to find out how joining a union could benefit you and your co-workers. Stephanie Smith is the president of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union.

Labour family: Stephanie Smith is the first woman elected president of the BCGEU. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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Unions go to bat for non-union workers, too Five former pizza workers receive money after Employment Standards Branch ruling Unifor is proving that unions are just as valuable to non-union workers being exploited in the restaurant and hospitality sector. Five former workers at a Domino’s franchise have recently received a total of $10,486 after the B.C. Employment Standards Branch ruled the local owner was under-paying staff. “This is the tip of the iceberg. Wage theft is often a fact of life for precarious workers,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor national president. “By making it easier to join a union and fighting for stronger employment standards, workers can end this exploitation once and for all.” When the complaint was first filed in 2017 and Unifor became involved, the employer (Georgia Pizza Inc.) voluntarily paid

$8,942 to settle the complaints. Unifor and the workers determined the amount was insufficient and continued with the case. Earlier this summer, the Employment Standards

This is the tip of the iceberg

Branch found in favour of the five workers and awarded another $1,544 in wages. In addition to the unpaid wages, the branch also took the unusual step of fining the employer $2,500 for being in contravention of the following five sections of the B.C. Employment Standards Act: * Wages (section 16 of the

act) * Overtime (section 40 of the act) * Statutory holiday pay (section 45 of the act) * Statutory holiday pay (section 46 of the act) * Annual vacation pay (section 58 of the act) “This workplace and hundreds of others like it are examples of why we need higher union density and regulations that actively protect workers. All workers have a right to the minimum standards in B.C.’s ESA, and Unifor will fight for those rights,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor’s western regional director. “For more than a decade under the B.C. Liberals, regulations were rarely enforced and the deck was stacked against workers.” – contributed by Unifor

The professional Artists and Technicians of IATSE Local 891 in solidarity with all Union members on Labour Day 2019

Have a safe & happy Labour Day! From the 35,000 skilled construction workers who have been building BC for more than 50 years.

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As we all celebrate Labour Day in honour of working people in Burnaby and beyond, we wish you a safe and happy Labour Day Weekend. Mayor Mike Hurley and City Councillors: Pietro Calendino Sav Dhaliwal Dan Johnston Colleen Jordan

Paul McDonell Joe Keithley Nick Volkow James Wang

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A MESSAGE FROM CUPE BC

The origins of Labour Day Paul Faoro contributing writer

While we all look forward to the Labour Day weekend and think of it as the “final weekend of summer,” I think it’s important to take some time to remember the origins of this holiday that celebrates the contributions of working people. Labour Day didn’t begin as a national holiday – it began in 1872 as an illegal protest in support of workers striking for a 58-hour (!) work week. It led to the mass arrests of union leaders, which in turn sparked ongoing protests that eventually convinced the government of Prime Minister John A. Macdonald to overturn the “barbarous” laws of the day and make union organizing legal in Canada. Like so many gains for working people, Labour Day wasn’t “given” to workers; it was demanded by workers and it was won

through protest, activism and, above all, solidarity. The role of the trade union movement in advancing workers’ rights and working conditions is rarely taught in schools, and I think that’s a real shame. If you don’t know where you come from, it’s hard to know how much further you have to go, and how much more work there is yet to do. For those who question the need for unions, I say this: there will always be politicians who seek to gain power by dividing society and hacking away at rights to provide payback to the wealthy and well-connected. Just look at what’s happening in Ontario and Alberta as radical right-wing so-called “populist” politicians slash and burn services and working conditions to pay for tax cuts for the rich. It’s only the collective power of workers and their unions that can slow or

even stop faux-populists like Doug Ford and Jason Kenney from doing the bidding of their corporate backers. While it’s already been two years since workers in B.C. happily watched the disastrous B.C. Liberal era come to an end, we know all too well the damage caused by 16 years of right-wing premiers attacking working people rather than working with us. It’s remarkable how much progress the B.C. NDP government of Premier John Horgan has made to undo much of the damage the Campbell and Clark governments did to our province. And, thanks in large part to the activism and support of working people, the Horgan government has made great strides in making life better and more affordable. Here’s just a few examples of how: scrapping unfair tolls, introducing quality affordable child care, Continued on page 21

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Did you know? Quick facts and quotes about Labour Day In Canada, Labour Day was the result of an 1886 Royal Commission that looked at ways to ease conflicts between labour and capital. It was a difficult time for workers. Unions had only been legal for 15 years, it was common for workers to spend 12 hours a day, six days a week doing their job. The commission made many recommendations that would have improved worker safety and reduced workplace fatalities, but the proclamation of a new holi-

day to honour workers was the only one accepted. “We have to recognize that the key to organized labour’s success is elementary and can be summed up in one word: solidarity.” – F.G. Peskett, B.C. Employers’ Council president Source: We Build BC: History of the BC Building Trades, by Jim Sinclair, 2017

On May 6, 1971, 200 workers from seven unions building the TD Tower in Vancouver downed their

tools because the employer was exposing them to asbestos. Source: We Build BC: History of the BC Building Trades, by Jim Sinclair, 2017

On April 13, 1987, thousands of B.C. workers took part in a one-day general strike protesting the Social Credit government’s antiunion bills 19 and 20.

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Always remember our history Continued from page 20 eliminating the regressive medical services premiums and increasing the minimum wage. This Labour Day working people have much to be thankful for, and much to

celebrate. But I hope you’ll take some time to remember the hard road we’ve travelled to achieve what we have – and to remember how easily and how quickly so much can be taken away. Paul Faoro is the president

of CUPE BC. CUPE BC is the largest union in British Columbia, representing more than 97,000 workers delivering important public services in nearly every community in the province.

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Dignity and Justice A Voice in the Work Place NEW WESTMINSTER AND DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL

These are the principles on which organized labour was founded.

Everyone’s invited to the annual Labour Day picnic On Sept. 2, Canada’s unions will celebrate the social and economic achievements of workers, while calling for a fair Canada for everyone in the upcoming federal election – and there’s food and fun involved. Labour Day is a tribute to the contributions working people have made to the strength, economic prosperity, and well-being of the country, notes a press release from the New Westminster and District Labour Council. The labour council, representing 60,000 union members from 100 union locals in 14 Lower Mainland communities, is holding a family-friendly picnic at Holland Park in Surrey on Monday, Sept. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Union members, families, friends and community members are all invited to mark the day.

This is a free event with food, live music and performances, booths, children’s games and activities. The labour council will welcome Harry Bains, British Columbia’s minister of labour, as the featured speaker this year.

There has been strong progress made for B.C. workers in the last two years.

“There has been strong progress made for B.C. workers in the last two years,” said New Westminster and District Labour Council secretary-treasurer Janet Andrews in the release. “lncreases to the min-

No single union has ever achieved these goals with more success and consistency than the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

imum wage, Community Benefit Agreements and legislative updates recognize that workers are the foundation of our economy. The purchasing power and dignity of a good job with decent wages makes our communities stronger, more inclusive and stems the rising tide of inequality.” The Canadian Labour Congress, Canada’s national voice for working people, is also highlighting ballot box issues this Labour Day, calling on voters to support federal candidates who will support bold ideas like universal pharmacare and retirement security, and who will prioritize good jobs, a clean environment, and equity and inclusion. For more on the labour council, see www.nwdlc.ca. For more on the Canadian Labour Congress, see www.canadianlabour.ca.

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For seniors: Attendees enjoy a past seniors festival. This year’s event will include a keynote speech by artist Robert Bateman. It’s taking place Oct. 19. PHOTO RECORD FILES

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This year’s Grandparents Day also coincides with an ongoing kinship care research project conducted by Parent Support Services and the University of Northern British Columbia. There will be a table to find out more about this research and ways to participate. In addition to New West, events are also taking place in Prince George, Victoria and Nanaimo. WHAT IS THE PARENT SUPPORT SERVICE SOCIETY OF B.C.? Established in 1974, Parent Support Services Society of B.C. is a registered notfor-profit, volunteer-based charitable organization that provides parenting support, education, advocacy, research and resource development for all those in a parenting role. It also provides a toll-free support line for grandparents and

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Check out what’s up at Century House this fall As the summer winds down, Century House is gearing up for a busy fall of programming for folks aged 50 and older. Here’s a sample of some of the things worth checking out at Century House starting in September. MASSAGE THERAPY OUTREACH CLINICS: Student interns at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, supported by a qualified registered massage therapist, will be providing massages for $10 at Century House. People can sign up for sessions on Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Each session will be 45 minutes (includes assessment) and will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.You can book your appointment at the front office. TECHNOLOGY TALK The Technology Working Information Group (TWIG) and Seniors Embracing Technology (SET) are seeking seniors’ ideas, needs and wish lists. People are invited to provide input by dropping by a table being set up in the lobby on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some of the things the group is working on include small group workshops around different electronic devices and technology areas. LEADERSHIP TRAINING The LEADS (Learning, Educating and Developing Seniors) leadership training program gets underway on Sept. 23. It will run on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you’re 50 or older, retired or soon to retire and are looking to use your skills and experiences in new ways, LEADS gives you a supportive environment to develop the skills and the confidence to take on leadership roles in your community. There’s only a couple spots left, so if you’re interested in participating, sign up at the front office soon. SOCIAL CITIZENSHIP Putting Social Citizenship into Action is a project seeking the voices of the community. If you know or work with someone living with a diagnosis of dementia, you’re invited to join a discussion on addressing stigma and promoting inclusion for people living with dementia. Community mem-

bers are invited to attend an information session on Sept. 17 at 1 p.m., when attendees will discuss the different roles they can play. If you’re interested in learning more but are unable to attend this session, contact project manager Ania Landy at ania.landy@ubc.ca or 604822-7503. LITERACY MONTH As part of Literacy Month, Century House is having a Media Smarts informal discussion on the theme of how to spot fake news, phishing and fraud, and the importance of digital media literacy. It’s on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. CHRONIC CONDITIONS SELF-MANAGEMENT Chronic Conditions Selfmanagement is a program that will help people with chronic conditions overcome daily challenges and maintain an active, fulfilling life. Adults of all ages who are experiencing conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, fibromyalgia, depression and other ongoing or long-term health conditions are welcome to attend, as are their family members, friends and caregivers. It’s on Saturdays from Sept. 7 to Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s free but registration is required (code 28365). PLAY UKULELE Ukulele Song is for people who are new to playing the ukulele or advanced. During this one-day call, participants will learn to play Dance Me to the End of Love by Leonard Cohen. It’s on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. It costs $14.50 (code 29142). OSTEOFIT Osteofit is a fitness program for people who have osteoporosis or who are at risk of developing this condition. It includes an educational component and active sessions, including strength, balance and agility components. It’s on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon from Sept. 12 to Oct. 24 (code 26982) and again from Nov. 7 to Dec. 19 (code 26983). Each program is $60. BETTER BALANCE Better Balance is a program designed to help challenge stability, improve mobility and prevent falls. It

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pick up the fall brochure. You can also find it at www. centuryhouseassociation. com. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, Century House’s regular hours resume: Mon-

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RELAXATION Relaxation is a program that aims to give mature women the tools they need to help them manage stress, stay positive and find the energy and time to truly enjoy life. It’s on Mondays from Sept. 16 to 30, 6 to 7:15 p.m. It costs $27 (code 26777) MEN WITH CANCER SIRvivor BC: Prostate Cancer exercise program is for men living with prostate cancer. The focus of this 12-week program is resistance training, flexibility, balance and aerobic exercise. It’s on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. from Sept. 18 to Dec. 11 (no class Oct. 19 and Nov. 2). It’s $120 (code 27421). CARTOONING Beginner cartooning will show you how to create cartoon characters and comic books. It’s on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. from Sept. 26 to Nov. 7. It’s $67.75 (code 27060). OKTOBERFEST On the entertainment front, Oktoberfest celebrations are taking place at Century House on Wednesday. Sept. 25, with happy hour beginning at 5 p.m. and a Bavarian dinner being served at 6 p.m. The evening includes musical

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Community Local runner maps every street in New West Dustin Godfrey dgodfrey@newwestrecord.ca

Between 66 running sessions, one Burnaby man has covered 299.8 kilometres, running every street in New Westminster. Duran Cheung said he was inspired by friends who were trying to run the cities they lived in (Port Coquitlam and Vancouver) after they showed him the CityStrides website, which logs all the places a person has jogged. “I thought it would be a good challenge to run a city of my own, so I chose New Westminster, which I live very close to,” said Cheung in an email. “New West isn’t too big, but still a sizable city to cover. I always loved the beautiful views, parks, homes and

I thought it would be neat to experience every inch of every street

historical buildings of the city, and I thought it would be neat to experience every inch of every street – to be able to say I’ve seen it all and have been everywhere in the city.” He added that the goal of running every street in New West boosted his motivation to run, saying that running is a “chore” for him, and he doesn’t like to run the same route all the time. “I love exploring. I also knew from the CityStrides website that nobody had run all of New West yet, so being competitive, I was kinda motivated to be the first (that I knew of)!” he said, adding that Cumberland Street and Royal Avenue were the toughest. “There were tons of other steep streets, but they felt shorter than those two. I was definitely a little slow to run those hills!” By running around the city, Cheung said he got to learn about the community neighbouring his own. “I learned so much about New West as I ran it, such as how good some of the donair shops are and how peaceful some of the neighbourhoods feel. Seeing the beautifully kept heritage

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On the road: Burnaby resident Duran Cheung has run every street in New Westminster. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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Arts & Entertainment Anonymous Art Show seeks work What would your artwork be worth if no one knew who created it? 100 Braid Street Studios and the Arts Council of New Westminster are calling on artists to express interest in submitting work to the International Artists Day Anonymous Art Show and Gala, which is coming in October. Artists have until Sept. 7 to express their interest in

participating in the show. The selection team will preview artist websites and social media channels for examples of their work (artists don’t need to submit the final work or photos of their work). Once artists have been accepted, they can submit one to three works of art, which must all measure 12 by 12 inches. Subject matter is artists’

choice. All work must be ready to hang and signed only on the back. Each piece of anonymous art will be priced at $150, with $100 going to the artist when sold. The rest of the money goes to cover costs and to the Arts Council of New Westminster. Artists will need to drop off their work between Sept. 19 and 21 for jurying, and

artists will be informed of the selection committee’s final decision by Sept. 27. The show itself runs Oct. 26 and 27 at 100 Braid Street Studios and Gallery. For all the details and full, official submission guidelines, see www.100braidststudios. com/iad-call-to-artists. Artists wanted: Last year’s Anonymous Art Show at 100 Braid Street Studios. Submissions are open for this year. PHOTO RECORD FILES

Artists invited to ﬁnd inspiration in the Brunette River Burnaby artists are invited to be inspired by the Brunette River. The New Westminster Environmental Partners group is calling on artists to focus on the natural wonders of the Brunette River and its tributaries for an art exhibition planned for the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre in March 2020. Artists working in a variety of mediums – acrylics, collage, gouache, oils, pastels, pencil, watercolour, photography – are encour-

aged to take part. The Plaskett Gallery exhibition is planned to include up to 25 paintings or photographs. “This river and its tributaries connects many communities and municipalities and continues to struggle in bringing us nature so close to our homes,” said Vic Leach, Brunette River projects coordinator for New Westminster Environmental Partners, in an email. Leach noted that few people are aware of the ex-

tent of the river and its tributaries – it extends west from Central Park in Burnaby through to 29th Avenue and Slocan Street (Still Creek) in East Vancouver, from north of Kingsway in the south into Deer Lake, from Port Moody and Burnaby Mountain (Stoney Creek) in the north and Coquitlam in the east, prior to emptying into the Fraser River in New Westminster. The river itself was once considered “dead,” from the 1950s to the early 1980s;

it took 14 years of effort by the Sapperton Fish and Game Club, beginning in 1969, before salmon finally returned to the river in 1983. “All nature around this river (and others like it) wrestles daily to stay alive with construction, polluters, various people in many levels of government and others who do not know that it is there or think of its precarious position,” Leach said. “We hope that artists will take the opportuni-

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Arts & Entertainment Comic vies for national crown A New Westminster stand-up comic is looking for your votes to help vault him into the finale of this year’s SiriusXM Top Comic competition. Matty Vu has been named as one of 18 semifinalists in this year’s competition, which has returned for its 10th year. Each of the 18 comics – chosen from 60 hopefuls who auditioned at live events in Vancouver and Toronto in the spring – has an audition video online to help them drum up votes. The top six vote-getters, plus two chosen wild cards, will earn their way into the finals.Voting continues until Aug. 30. Vu, a self-described “nice boy who does comedy,” produces the comedy shows Bloodfeud: Standup vs. Improv and Craft and the Furious at Little Mountain Gallery, as well as Yellow Fever: A Comedy Show, Vancouver’s only comedy show by Asians for non-Asians (and also Asians) – a show about breaking stereotypes and highlighting comedy and culture.

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Arts & Entertainment New West performers onstage at the Fringe Annual theatre festival returns to city stages from Sept. 5 to 15 New Westminster performers are stepping into the spotlight in a pair of productions at this year’s Vancouver Fringe Festival. The festival, which runs on a variety of Vancouver stages from Sept. 5 to 15, features more than 700 performances and draws more than 40,000 visitors. For full information, schedules and tickets, see www.vancouverfringe.com. Among this year’s shows are two with connections to New West: TOMMY’S AMAZING JOURNEY New West opera singerturned-Fringe performer Kevin Armstrong is getting set to “rock the Fringe like it’s 1969” with his rendition of The Who’s classic rock opera, in honour of its 50th anniversary. “Tommy recounts the story of a boy, locked out of his senses by a traumatic experience, who grows up to become an unlikely messiah,” as a show synopsis notes. It features classic Who hits such as PinballWizard, Amazing Journey and See Me, Feel Me.

The catch? Armstrong stages the whole opera alone – including foot-operated drums and a massive eight-string acoustic guitar to recreate the sound of an entire band, while singing every role himself. Armstrong is no newcomer to the world of Fringe. He first took to the stage at the Edmonton Fringe in 2011 and found himself with a five-star hit on his hands with Opera for Heathens, an opera-rock cabaret. He followed that up at Toronto and Vancouver in subsequent years. Armstrong returned to Edmonton in 2012 with Opera as itWasn’t Intended, which also earned praise from audiences and critics. His Fringe career follows a 10-year career performing opera and musicals in German-speaking Europe, after completing his master’s degree in opera performance at McGill. He toured for a season with Night of the Musicals, Europe’s longest-running musical revue, singing his way into German audiences’ hearts and earning himself the nickname Der Kanadische Holzfäller (the

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The New Westminster Record celebrated the best in New West with a special Readers’ Choice gala at 100 Braid Street Studios on Thursday night (August 22nd). Publisher Lara Graham and team were on hand to mix and mingle with the winners and present awards to the deserving recipients.

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Theatre company gears up for another season The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is coming back to the stage in New West for another season of family-friendly entertainment. The company has announced its 2019/20 season, and season ticket sales have opened for the three New Westminster performances. The season launches with Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web, onstage Oct. 18 to 20 at the Anvil Centre Theatre. The company continues its

holiday pantomime tradition with Ellie King’s Snow White, onstage Jan. 3 and 4, 2020 at the Massey Theatre. It closes out the season with a return to the Anvil Centre with Norm Foster’s Screwball Comedy in its Western Canadian première, March 6 and 7. All productions will include relaxed performances – open to all but specially designed for audience members with disabilities, with additional support needs or

those on the autism spectrum. Buying a series ticket will get you savings on all three productions, or you can also buy family four-packs and group tickets at a discount. For single tickets, buy online at www.ticketsnw.ca. For group rates, family packs and series savers, call 604-521-5050. Tickets for relaxed performances are two-for-one. For full season details, see www.rctheatreco.com.

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men’s club. “Jason initially considers the case unsolvable. But the victim, Holly Med-

ford, owes a lot of money to London crime boss Arthur Braskey and, fearing for her life, has gone into hiding at a posh London hotel,” says a synopsis of the book. “Jason’s investigation takes him from Cha-Cha’s and Satin & Silk (two Soho lapdancing clups) to Moonlight Desires (an agency featuring high-class escorts) and finally to a charity firewalking event, where he comes face to face with Braskey and discovers not everything Holly’s been telling him is the complete truth.” It’s available online in ebook and paperback format through www.amazon.com. Intrigued? Find out more about Kent at www.winonakent.com.

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ARTS CALENDAR TO FRIDAY, AUG. 30 Beneath the Surface, featuring work by Jerry Stochansky, at Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Gallery open Tuesdays to Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m., during performances at the theatre and by appointment. Info: www. masseytheatre.com or 604517-5900. TO THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 Flower Power, a New West Artists show at the Network Hub, second floor, River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Drop in weekdays between noon and 5 p.m. Info: www. newwestartists.com. TO SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 City Squares, an exhibition of work by John Steil, Judy Villett and Martha Jablonski-Jones, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Artists’ talk Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. Gallery open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on regular Sundays.

TO SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 WINDS, an exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery featuring works by international artists David Bowen, Spencer Finch, Nathalie Miebach and Chris Welsby, third floor at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Free. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca. SATURDAY, AUG. 31 Namaste Canada 2019, an extravaganza of Indian music, dance and culture, presented by the Consulate General of India, Vancouver, along with more than 25 Indo-Canadian associations and cultural societies, 2 to 8 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Free, with Indian refreshments available to purchase. Info: www. cgivancouver.gov.in. Retro night cabaret, on the theme of The Great Gatsby, featuring the electro swing sounds of Lil’ Mishka Band, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Info: www.thecolumbia.net. SUNDAY, SEPT. 1

ArtstoGo, a free workshop offered by the Arts Council of New Westminster for children and families, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.acnw.ca/ artstogo. MONDAY, SEPT. 2 Open mic night at 100 Braid Street Studios, with eight-minute slots open for performers of all types, all ages. Everyone welcome – actors, musicians, singers, poets, authors, comedians, etc. Cash bar and snacks available. Sign-up starts at 7 p.m., with featured performer at 7:20 p.m. followed by open mic. Info: www.100braidststudios. com. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 TO SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 Natura, an exhibition of work by Marney-Rose Edge, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, with opening reception Sept. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., and Inter/action with the artist on Sept. 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Vancouver Cello Quartet

performs at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., the first in the new Vancouver Chamber Music series. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: www. ticketsnw.ca. THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 Riverfest pop-up art exhibition, on the theme of The Working River and its Natural Environment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fraser River Discovery Centre. Info: www.fraserriverdiscovery. org. SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 Exploring Creativity with Collage/Mixed Media, a ParkArt workshop offered by IMPACT Parkinson’s for people with Parkinson’s and their family and friends, 10 a.m. to noon, $30. Registration and info: 604-525-2631, info@ impactparkinsons.com or www.impactparkinsons.com. The Soda Crackers, a musical group featuring bluegrass, jazz and Western swing, performs at the New West Artists Gallery, 712C 12th St., 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $25, refreshments available. Limited seating. Buy ahead at Renaissance Books,

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 TO SATURDAY, OCT. 26 ReVision: the art of recycling, a group exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. With a variety of special events including opening reception Sept. 21, noon to 4 p.m.; Art of Recycling workshops with Lori Goldberg on Oct. 5 (noon and 2 p.m.); a “Found Sound” rhythm circle with Abby Green Bull on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.; a Trash Fashion workshop on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.; and a special closing event Trash Fashion Show and Bad Art Sale, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Info: www. burnabyartscouncil.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30 The Tomorrow Man, screening as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with postfilm talk in the Plaskett Gallery. Tickets $9, or $8 for students and seniors. Pay cash at the door or buy ahead at www.ticketsnw.ca. Season passes also available for $65, or $60 for students/ seniors. Info: www.acnw.ca.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 TO SUNDAY, OCT. 6 Herringbone: The Musical, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www. patrickstreetproductions. com. SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance, 6:30 p.m. at Massey

ONGOING Vivo Children’s Choir, New West, is now accepting registrations for the 2019/20 season. Rehearsals starting on Wednesdays in September at Olivet Baptist Church, 613 Queens Ave. There are three choir levels for children in Grade 2 (age seven) and up. Info and registration package at www. vivochildrenschoir.com. Arts Council of New Westminster has a call for artists to exhibit at The Gallery at Queen’s Park in 2020. Submissions accepted up to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. For full details, see www. acnw.ca/gallery.

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Community Five ways to stay cool for the last blast of summer We’ve rounded up these five ways to beat the heat that’s predicted for this Labour Day weekend Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

It may be the final days of summer vacation, but Mother Nature is still forecasting some warm days this week. If you’re looking for some ways to stay cool this Labour Day weekend, here are a few suggestions:

TAKE A DIP IN ONE OF THE CITY’S POOLS. While the little ones will enjoy playing in the city’s only wading pool in Grimston Park (weather permitting), folks of all ages can enjoy the Hume Park and Moody Park outdoor pools. New Westminster’s mostvisited recreation facility, Canada Games Pool, is home to a water slide, diving boards, a hot tub and sauna, fitness area and more. If pools aren’t your scene, local spray parks are a great way to get cooled down. Details on the parks and recreation page at www. newwestcity.ca.

LAY BACK AND RELAX in one of the reclining chairs at Landmark Cinemas and watch one of the summer’s flicks. The theatres are at the Shops at New West, 800 Carnarvon St. For show times and other info, go to www.landmarkcinemas. com/showtimes/newwestminster.

ENJOY SOME ICE CREAM AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS serving up tasty treats. Anny’s Dairy Bar (722 Sixth St.), Rocky Point Ice Cream (#100 – 500 Sixth Ave.), Dairy Queen (708 Sixth Ave.), and Tre Galli Gelato Caffe in River Market (810 Quayside Dr.) are some favourites. Menchies in Columbia Square (101 – 1015 Columbia St.) serves up frozen yogurt – and you get to choose what toppings to add.

HEAD TO ONE OF THE LOCAL WATERING HOLES or restaurants and enjoy

One last splash: With warm weather forecast to continue through Labour Day, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a swim at one of the city’s outdoor pools. Once the kids head back to school, the outdoor pools will close until next summer. PHOTO FILE

a cool drink on the patio. Some local fave patios include: the Paddlewheeler Pub (in River Market), the Boathouse (900 Quayside

Ice cold: Enjoy a cool treat at one of the local businesses serving up ice cream. PHOTO RECORD FILES

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NewWest residents have voiced mixed opinions about the city’s decision to close the recycling depot as part of the plan to redevelop the site for the future NewWestminster Aquatics and Community Centre. Starting sometime in 2020, residents will have to take recyclables not collected in blue bins to the new Coquitlam transfer station and recycling depot that’s being built at 995 United Blvd. News reports about the plan prompted Hugh Richard Draper to question what happens to items collected at the depot. We put his question to Kristian Davis, supervisor of the city’s solid waste and recycling branch.

Q: I’m curious as to what happens to all the material sent there. Does it get sold to a third party? A: Many of recycling material types collected at the city’s recycling depot are

managed under product stewardship programs, also sometimes known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Product stewardship is a means to lessen the environmental impact of a product throughout all stages of its lifespan, from product design to production, retail,

This is a signiﬁcant missed opportunity

usage, and ultimately the product’s end-of- life management. Third-party non-profit product stewardship agencies collect funding from producers to cover costs associated with handling and recycling their products. The city receives financial incentives from various

product stewardship agencies to collect specific material types, such as packaging, light bulbs, paint, among others accepted at the depot. Generally, the materials are shipped to a processor designated by their respective stewardship agency and then sold to material re-manufacturers, who process those materials into something that can be used again. Dale Darychuk’s law office is located in downtown New Westminster – not far from Anvil Centre.We took the New West resident’s question about the signage at the civic facility to Anvil Centre general managerVali Marling:

Q: The Anvil Centre will celebrate its fifth anniversary this September. Unfortunately, it has never had a sign that tells the thousands of vehicle commuters and pedestrians that pass by it every day what is going on inside the building. This is a significant missed opportunity. I was heartened to read in the city’s budget for

this year that $100,000 has been budgeted “to work with a sign expert to determine more effective signage outside the Anvil Centre.” My question to city hall is: does the $100k cover the cost of the consultation or does it also include the actual signage?” A: We absolutely agree with the reader and are looking forward to increased opportunities to promote programs, performances, events and other activities to the community and visitors passing through. The capital budget allocated to this initiative covers the cost of a sign consultant, the purchase and installation of two digital signs, as well as additional portable interior digital signs. We have sourced the digital signs that will be located in two of the windows on Columbia Street. These signs will be programmed to dim at dusk and brighten at dawn to ensure that surrounding residents and businesses are not affected by light intrusion. GOT A QUESTION? Do you have an inqui-

Circle of life: Many of the recyclables collected at the city’s recycling depot are ultimately sold to remanufacturers who process materials into something that can be used again. PHOTO FILE

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Community Seniors Services Society is getting new wheels Provincial funding helps cover the cost of a new 16-person, wheelchair-accessible bus for seniors’ outings Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

The Seniors Services Society is buying a new set of wheels with help from the provincial government. The province is providing approximately $1.23 million through regional health authorities to 13 community for projects that improve transportation services for B.C. seniors. The New West-based Seniors Services Society received $40,000 to contribute toward the purchase of a new bus, which costs $115,000. “Seniors Services Society is extremely grateful to the Ministry of Health for

its generous contribution to our new bus, so we may continue to provide vulnerable and isolated seniors with opportunities to socialize with their peers, contributing to healthy and positive aging,” said Nipa Bhalla, the society’s resources development officer. Bhalla said the society is currently reviewing the quotes and specifications to be sure it gets the best possible vehicle to meet its needs. “The 16-person, wheelchair lift-equipped bus will safely transport seniors to and from social outings, farmers’ markets, Quest foods, grocery stores, din-

ing clubs and cultural performances,” she said. “Each trip has a bus host – typically a senior volunteer – to ensure a great and safe experience.” According to Bhalla, the society applied for several grants to help it purchase a new bus. “Lack of access to transportation can increase social isolation, undermine an individual’s ability to complete daily activities ranging from grocery shopping, health appointments and engaging in community programs that improve mental and physical wellbeing. That’s why we are taking steps to resolve this

Seniors are the hearts of our communities barrier,” B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said in a press release. “This announcement is the first of several steps to support and enhance the work non-profit organizations do to help seniors live better, healthier lives in community.” According to the press release, the Ministry of Health is supporting improved transportation for seniors to help them maintain mean-

ingful social connections and independence in their local communities. The funding will allow community groups to purchase 12 buses and vans and to make other improvements to existing transportation services to help seniors age in place, stay physically active and socially engaged. “Seniors are the hearts of our communities and they deserve to get the support they need to live the healthiest lives possible,” said Anne Kang, parliamentary secretary for seniors and multiculturalism. “By increasing transportation options within the community, seniors will better be able to

live independent lives and stay physically and socially active.” According to the province, 19 per cent of British Columbia’s population is over the age of 65, and that’s expected to rise to 25 per cent in the next 15 years. The Seniors Services Society offers a variety of housing services and support services to seniors, such as Meals on Wheels, transportation to medical appointments, support calls, grocery shopping, tax clinics and dining programs.

Family Services opens registration for fall programs Single Moms Group is a chance for moms who are raising children on their own to connect with other moms about the joys and challenges of solo parenting and to learn about community services. It’s on Wednesdays from Sept. 18 to Nov. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Olivet Church.

Summer may just be kicking into high gear but Family Services of Greater Vancouver is hard at work planning for fall. Registration for free community programs being offered in New Westminster is now underway. Here’s what’s happening: COMMUNITY KITCHEN Community kitchen for parents of young children (zero to five years) is a chance for parents to make friends, learn recipes and cook healthy meals. This takes place on Wednesdays (Sept. 18, Oct. 2, 16 and 30, and Nov. 13 and 27) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Early Years Centre at Qayqayt Elementary School, 85 Merivale St. PARENTS CONNECT Parents Connect gives

Nutrition: Healthy eating is the focus of a couple of Family Services programs offered this fall. PHOTO ISTOCK

parents of children aged zero to six year a chance to connect with other parents and participate in guided discussions. It’s on Fridays (Sept. 20 to Nov. 15) from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. SINGLE MOMS GROUP

connect with other parents, share the challenges of parenting exceptional children and learn about community resources. This ongoing program is on the last Satur-

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NEW WEST MUSEUM WHAT’S HAPPENING? The New Westminster Museum and Archives is focusing on food for its latest exhibit. You Are What You Eat: Community Food Security is running until Oct. 20 at the museum that’s located in Anvil Centre. “Food is about more than just meeting nutritional needs,” said Deanna Tan Francoeur, Fraser Health’s public health dietitian, who was involved in the development of the exhibit. “Not only does it nourish people but it connects people. I hope that visitors will think about food differently, more holistically. That they will think about what is the impact of food, not only on themselves as an individual but on our community as a whole.” WHY THE FOCUS ON FOOD? Developed with an advisory group that included members of New West Community Food Action, Fraser Health and New West Farmers Market, the exhibit traces stories from the past

and present to show how people in the community eat. “One of the core messages of the exhibit is why food security is an issue in the city. One in seven New West residents live in poverty,” states a press release from the museum. “Other questions from the exhibit are: have you ever had trouble finding the foods you need to keep emotionally and physically well? When you find them, are you ever shocked at their quality, cost or availability?” TELL US ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: Along with historic photographs, the exhibit includes colourful vintage food packaging – and even a retro stove and fridge. The exhibit also features a small cookbook library, hands-on multicultural cooking utensils and a play garden. As part of the exhibit that runs until the fall, the New Westminster Museum is working with the New Westminster food

WHAT’S COOKING? New Westminster Museum is serving up a tasty exhibit with You Are What You Eat: Community Food Security, on now until Oct. 20. A vintage stove is among the items featured in the museum’s latest exhibit. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER bank, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, the New Westminster Community Gardening Society and Social Forum Hope to create some short films about eating in the city.

OUT? You Are What You Eat: Community Food Security runs until Oct. 20 at the New Westminster Museum, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. (with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m.) in Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Admission is by donation. For more information about the museum or

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Sit a few minutes and listen to Payton Myers and Greyson Planisic talk, and you can tell they have their own vernacular. It’s an easy-going jostle that comes with being best pals. Whether it’s talking about football or school, Myers and Planisic are often in sync – just as they are with their tousled haircuts. “We do,” Planinsic said laughingly of sharing the same barber. “We’re best buds.” “We’re so close outside of football, too,” added Myers. “We were just thrown in the same fire.” At first rivals for the quarterback position with the Royal City junior bantam football team, now they are key cogs in this year’s New Westminster Hyacks senior varsity program, as it looks to make it three straight B.C. Subway Bowl final appearances. As part of a deep lineup, with a lot of returning players on both sides of the ball, Myers and Planinsic want to be part of keeping the tradition strong. RETURNING CORE Head coach Farhan Lalji likes the look of his returning core, with nearly the full secondary team intact and more experienced after last December’s 48-24 loss to Mount Douglas in the B.C. final. “Last year was a really, really valuable experience at a number of levels,” said Lalji. “You play a number of big games at the end to get into the final, which is nice. But also having a bit of adversity during the season then fighting back from it and going on a run. Just to know that is always valuable.” Myers is tasked with taking over from Kinsale Philip, who held the pivot’s role the past two seasons, including guiding them to a provincial title in 2017. Planinsic, meanwhile, lines up at running back and taking the torch from Broxx Comia, another alum who is making the move to university ball. Settling into their new responsibilities, as veterans with bigger responsibilities, suits the two New West boys. “We kind of got the taste

HYACK HEROES: New Westminster’s Payton Myers and Greyson Planinsic are part of this year’s leadership group, looking at getting the 3-A varsity football team back to the provincial finals for a third straight year. PHOTO DAN OLSON of it two years in a row,” remarked Myers. “Winning it, and almost winning it (last year). Guys like us, the seniors, are in the best position, like (Planinsic) and the (Garcha) twins have been there twice. We’re in the best position to get us there, we know what it’s like, what a winning season looks like. Just being able to translate that to this year, take what we’ve learned and apply it to this team, is really what we have to do.”

We’re in the best position to get us there NEW JOURNEY Each team, however, has its own journey to take. The Hyacks in 2017 roared out of the gate and went undefeated, enjoying some solid stretches of good health along the way. Last year, the obstacles mostly came in the form of injuries, which

opened the door for the young guns to get their feet wet. As Grade 10s finding their way with a senior-laden lineup en route to the B.C. title, Myers and Planinsic watched, listened and learned. Last year, they were immersed as Grade 11s and received their share of playing time after both Philip and Comia were sidelined by injury. In Myers’ first start for the senior squad, he found himself in an ‘OK Corral’style shootout, which ended up as a high scoring loss to Notre Dame. Planinsic scampered for 194 yards on 15 carries, setting a school record with five touchdowns. Already getting regular time as a defensive back, the shifty Planinsic gladly took his turn on offence and ate it up. “Broxx is fast, and he’s shifty and he’s really hard to tackle. I’d say I’m pretty hard to tackle, not even from playing but from my film. I’m not that fast but

I’m quite shifty,” he noted, comparing styles. ADVERSARIES TO FRIENDS Having played the game since atom, Planinsic first met Myers when the latter joined the junior bantam team and was put in competition for the quarterback role. The two practised together, vying for the starting role, and despite the adversary position, a friendship grew. “We’d kind of talk trash to each other, get on each other’s nerves but it never got heated,” grinned Planinsic. “My second year thrown into football but also at quarterback was kind of crazy. We could relate,” added Myers. The Hyacks offence now will benefit from that chemistry and keen competitive drive. “I’m really a competitive person and I just love to be competitive,” noted Planinsic. “I like surrounding myself with competitive people because it helps me get better.”

“It’s the team part and the competitiveness of it,” Myers said of being quarterback. “The discipline of it. Getting your homework done, studying – it’s all the same thing. It’s like studying your playbook, watching your film.”

We’ve got a lot of athletes on this team

TAKING ON TWEEDSMUIR When the real games start, the focus will be on a lot of positions and players as No. 4-rated New West looks to remain among the elite programs in B.C. Starting against No. 3-ranked Lord Tweedsmuir on Sept. 6 at home – a team they beat in the quarterfinals last fall – is a nice reminder that nothing is going to come easy. “That will be a good battle because they are one of the favourites,” remarked Lalji. “They are a team that

won the junior title two years ago, so they have a lot of good players and a lot of depth. They’ve lost a few good ones, too, but it will be a really, really good test of the two top ranked teams in the beginning of the year.” The quarterback and running back are chomping at the chance to put it on the field. “Our passing game in general is a smooth thing. It’s a lot of quick game and a lot of running the ball as quarterback, that dual threat. Kind of fake to Greyson and then just take it the other way. That’s always fun,” said Myers. “I think the one thing we really need to do work on is get the younger guys involved. Just play selflessly and make sure you’re not only trying to get better but you’re trying to get everyone better, too,” said Planinsic. “We’ve got a lot of athletes on this team, a lot of athletes. We’ll be tough to beat.”

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START UNIVERSITY AT DOUGLAS Did you know you can take your first two years of courses at Douglas College and then transfer your credits to a university to complete your bachelor’s degree? With University Transfer at Douglas, you’ll get: • More return on investment: save up to $4,500 on tuition fees for your degree over two years.* • More one-on-one time with professors. • More hands-on experiences. • More options: starting at Douglas opens doors to top universities like SFU, UBC, McGill and the University of Toronto.

Info sessions Sept 17 + 19: Turn the page to find your program *based on first- and second-year tuition fees at B.C. research universities

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Find your perfect program at our September 17 + 19 info sessions. Academic Foundations (for potential Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing applicants) Accounting (includes degree) Accounting (post-baccalaureate diploma) Accounting (post-degree diploma) Accounting and Finance (post-baccalaureate diploma) Accounting Studies (post-degree diploma) Administrative Assistant Basic Office Skills Behaviour Intervention Business Law (post-degree diploma) Child and Youth Care (includes degree) Classroom and Community Support College Preparatory English (ELLA) Commerce and Business Administration Community Mental Health Work Criminal Justice Studies Criminology (includes degree) Criminology, Applied (degree) Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis Dispensing Opticianry Economics Employment Supports Specialty Environmental Science Finance (post-baccalaureate diploma)

Financial Analysis (post-degree diploma) Financial Planning (post-degree diploma) Financial Services (includes degree) Foundation for Music Therapy Studies General Business Geological Resources Global Banking and Economics (post-degree diploma) Health Care Assisting Health Care Support Work Health Information Management (post-baccalaureate diploma) Hearing Instrument Practitioner Hospitality Management Hospitality Management (post-degree diploma) Hospitality Marketing (post-degree diploma) Hospitality Services Management (post-baccalaureate diploma) International Supply Chain Management (post-baccalaureate diploma) Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistant NEW! Management (includes degree) Marketing Marketing (post-degree diploma) Mathematics and Science Teaching (graduate diploma)

WHAT YOU LOVE. BE GOOD AT IT. Medical Office Assistant Music Music Technology Musicianship, Basic Nursing (degree) Office Administration Physical Education and Coaching (degree) Professional Communication (post-degree diploma) Project Management (post-degree diploma) Psychiatric Nursing (degree) Psychology (includes degree) Psychology, Applied (degree) Sales (post-degree diploma) Social Work (degree) Sport Science Stagecraft and Event Technology Supply Chain Management (post-degree diploma) Theatre Therapeutic Recreation (includes degree) Veterinary Technology Youth Justice

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