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City stands behind four lanes for Pattullo Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

A six-lane replacement for the Pattullo Bridge would have “significant” impacts on New Westminster’s roads, says the city’s director of engineering. The provincial government recently announced construction of a new fourlane replacement for the Pattullo Bridge will get underway this year. Although the province and the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation had previ-

ously endorsed a plan for a four-lane bridge with designated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, the announcement prompted some people to question why a sixlane structure isn’t being built. “The bottom line is we are saying there is simply no room for road expansions on the New Westminster side,” said Jim Lowrie, the city’s director of engineering. “We are a historic city. Our road network is essentially fixed.We just think there is simply no room to

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ment through the Mayors’ Council. While some Metro Vancouver politicians have recently suggested the new bridge should be six lanes, that’s not going to happen at this time. “The ship has sailed on this matter, and the province is building a four-lane bridge,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote in an email to the Record. “It was always acknowledged that at some point there would be a discussion about what the conditions would be to discuss

the expansion of the bridge to six lanes, but that conversation is way too premature and should occur after the new bridge is completed and we know the impacts of the new bridge on the system and see where other transportation infrastructure discussions have evolved.” In March 2014, the City of New Westminster released A Reasonable Approach: A Perspective on the Pattullo Bridge. Continued on page 5

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May Day turns 150, faces uncertain future

Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

May Day has survived wars and economic lows, but the fate of the longstanding NewWestminster tradition remains uncertain. In recent years, the school district has introduced a number of changes to the event in an attempt to make it more student-focused, such as having students lead the May Day ceremony and give speeches. Last year, instruction related to the May Day folk and maypole dances was moved outside of school hours. Because 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of May Day, the school district agreed to continue providing staff resources to plan this year’s event but to move away from this entirely in subsequent years. “This may be our last May Day draw, and it may not,” said Karen Baker-MacGrotty, coordinator of the Royal Suite. “We need to be sure it continues somehow, some form, some fashion. I am very passionate about that.There are a lot of people in the city that are passionate. Unfortunately, if you don’t have the will of city hall behind you and you don’t have the will of the school district and you don’t have the money, it’s going to be very difficult to continue that.” Baker-MacGrotty said

community members are still waiting for some information from the city and school board about future May Days and are uncertain about the event’s future. She said it’s “very disheartening” for many citizens to think of losing an event that’s been attended by generations of local children. “That’s an amazing legacy of the citizens of New Westminster’s May Day,” she said. “May Day in the City of NewWestminster forms part of our cultural history and heritage. As each generation has passed the traditions to the next, we celebrate this wonderful cultural contribution to Canada.” Baker-MacGrotty expressed dismay that this “amazing cultural legacy for the Royal City” is now in question. “Through good times and hard years in NewWestminster, and through the BoerWar and the Great Depression, two world wars and almost over a centuryand-a-half, generation after generation of Royal City citizens have ensured our May Day traditions continue. Not many communities can boast that proud history,” she said. “I believe we can say that the Royal City’s NewWestminster May Day is the longest continuous running celebration in the British Commonwealth.” In response to the school

STUDENT DANCERS: New Westminster students taking part in May Day 2019. district’s plans to cease its involvement with May Day, a group of local residents formed the May Day Community Association.The Record was unable to reach representatives before deadline. Mayor Jonathan Cote said the city’s role over the last decade or so has been to provide in-kind support to allow the May Day event to happen in Queen’s Park,

supported by the parks and recreation department, and to support the May Day banquet. “I think the total in-kind contribution from the city has been around $20,000 a year that the city has provided for the May Day event,” he later told the Record. “I think the city would definitely be open to providing similar support that we have in the past, but recognizing

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in the future May Day will likely evolve and will probably have to be led by community organizations, given that the school board is not taking on the role that they have done in the past.” According to Cote, the city hasn’t been approached by whoever might be taking on that organizational role for May Day but would definitely be open to seeing how the city could support

that work. “But we have not been involved in the work of the school district there,” he said. “We recognize they have some very specific concerns about how it’s impacted their class times and how it fits into their curriculum. That’s been their process and their decision to work through.We will wait to see what the community is interested in organizing.”

May Queen, Royal Consort and Royal Suite unveiled for latest event Sienna Vahra is set to take her place in New Westminster’s history books. A century-and-a-half after Nellie McColl was crowned New Westminster’s first May Queen, the F.W. Howay Elementary School student was selected as New Westminster’s 150th May Queen. Daniel Di Geso will serve as the school’s Royal Consort. “It started a long time ago, back in 1870 during a period that was actually not a bright time in our city’s history,” Mayor Jonathan Cote said of May Day. “It was a time that we had lost the capital.There were some financial troubles for the city.The population had actually started to decline. But it was during this period that the local community came together to actually organize New Westminster’s first May Day as a hope to encourage residents in the

community.There were parades, games, sports, free lunches and the city’s first maypole.That was 150 years ago, and we continue to celebrate May Day today.” A draw for schools’ positions in the Royal Suite was held in council chamber Monday night.The 2020 May Queen Suite includes: First Maid of Honour Mikeylah Melgarejo and Royal Consort Liam Blackburn (Connaught Heights); Second Maid of Honour Lainey Kim and Royal Consort Jeremiah Mirembe (Qayqayt); Medal Bearer Jayden Urmeneta and Royal Consort Aarav Sandhu (Queensborough Middle School); Register Bearer Isabel Lee and Royal Consort Gavin Schweitzer (Richard McBride); First Flower Girl Alyssa Post and Royal Consort Kye Creightney (Herbert Spencer); Sec-

ond Flower Girl Elyse Meville and Royal Consort Leif Longva (Lord Tweedsmuir); and Third Flower Girl Melody Hur and Royal Consort Hasan Al-Obaidi (Lord Kelvin). Karen Baker-MacGrotty, coordinator of the Royal Suite, said there was “quite a bit of competition” this year. At one school, 19 girls made speeches and sought support from fellow students to be their school’s representative in the Royal Suite. “We’ve got a big celebration, and we are going to be doing more things than we did last year,” Karen Baker-MacGrotty said. “We invite everyone to join us for the 150th May Day, which will be held rain or shine in Queen’s Park Stadium on Wednesday, May 20. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m.” May Day 2020 will fea-

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ture the crowning of the May Queen, maypole and folk dances and more. Although May Day has evolved to reflect the times, such as changing venues and adding new activities to

the festivities, Baker-MacGrotty said the key elements are still in place, such as the May Queen crowning, an honour guard of boys, music and dancing. “When you look back,

the essence of the day – to mark the coming of spring – the core fundamental of the activities and the traditional components of the day remain relatively unchanged,” she said.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, March 16 1:00 – 2:30 pm LEADS Workshop: Oral Health and Overall Health Century House No Council Meeting Thursday, March 19 1:00 – 2:30 pm Wibit Swim Canada Games Pool Monday, March 23 1:00 – 2:30 pm LEADS Workshop: The Honey Bees Come to New West Century House No Council Meeting Thursday, March 26 1:00 – 2:30 pm Wibit Swim Canada Games Pool Monday, March 30 12:00 pm Open Council Workshop Council Chamber 6:00 pm Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber 7:00 pm Public Hearing followed by continuation of Regular Meeting Council Chamber

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NEWCOMERS FESTIVAL AND INFORMATION FAIR

Saturday, April 4, 2020 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Century House, 620 Eighth Street The City of New Westminster and the WINS Local Immigration Partnership are hosting the fourth annual Newcomers Festival and Information Fair - a welcoming, interactive and informative event for all newcomers. The event includes opportunities to: • become familiar with civic facilities, programs and services • connect with community, settlement and social service organizations • facilitate mentorship and volunteer opportunities • learn about their new city and how to get involved in community life • participate in activities to build social connections

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Searching for information on programs or help in New Westminster? The Community Services Asset Map, which was produced by the City of New Westminster with funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provides a map with listings for various categories (e.g., food programs, housing) that can help! This map has been recently updated (December 2019). Please check out this map on the City’s website at: http://newwestassetmap.ca/

BECOME AN ESS VOLUNTEER What qualities are wanted in an ESS volunteer? • Have concern for people affected by disaster and want to help • Able to respond on short notice • Flexible and work well as part of a team What are some rewards for ESS Members? Making a difference: You are part of a team that provides shelter, food, and emotional support when disaster forces people from their homes. Training: A combination of online and inperson training is provided to ESS team members. Recognition: Recognition of ESS team member efforts can include volunteer appreciation events, certificates, awards, letters from local and/or provincial government, community members and those helped. How can I get involved? If you are interested in joining the local ESS team, please visit the City of New Westminster’s ESS Program website at newwestcity.ca/emergencysupportservices

WATER MAIN FLUSHING

As part of the City of New Westminster’s maintenance program, the flushing of the water mains will take place from March 9, 2020 to May 31, 2020. Flushing of the water mains is required to remove sediments and to maintain water quality. This may result in your water supply appearing cloudy due to the sediments. Since some staining of laundry may result and some industrial processes may be affected we recommend the following: • Run your cold water tap until the water clears up • Check the water supply before doing laundry If in doubt, please check the City’s website for daily updates on the streets being flushed or call the Water Department at 604-526-4691 between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

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City SCHOOLS

Inclusion review in the works

Janaya Fuller Evans jfullerevans@newwestrecord.ca

The school district is drafting a final report on inclusivity at NewWest schools, and the engagement has been extensive, according to Bruce Cunnings, co-chair of the advisory board for the inclusion review. “What’s stood out is the commitment of parents, staff and the community for their willingness to engage and really authentically share their story. Some have been positive, and some

have highlighted challenges,” he said. “That’s really helped to focus us on areas where we can work to improve.” The review was requested by the new school board. “The purpose of this review is we want to engage all the stakeholders in a consultative and data collection process to determine where we are,” he said, “ultimately leading to an action plan to see how we can continue to improve the quality of our inclusive practices in New West schools.” The process has involved

a thought exchange, individual interviews and email responses, he said. The biggest challenge has been the timeline, according to Cunnings, who said they wanted to complete it in one school year. “The review of inclusive education is significant in its scope, but it’s directly focused on improving our student, family, staff and community experience in New West schools,” he added. The advisory group meets today (March 12) to go over the early findings and will then provide input.

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Bridge expected to open in 2023

Continued from page 1 The 40-page document outlined the city’s case for supporting a four-lane replacement for the Pattullo Bridge. Construction of the new $1.4-billion replacement for the 1937 Pattullo Bridge is expected to get underway this spring or summer. It will be located immediately upstream of the railway bridge, which is east of the

existing Pattullo Bridge and train bridge. “They will be preparing traffic management plans,” Lowrie said. “The contract has just been awarded. It is a design-build contract, so that means the proponent will be doing the detailed design and building it.That detailed design has not started yet. All we have is conceptual plans at this time.”

The conceptual plan shows a single-tower, cablestayed bridge. “The detailed design works are just getting underway,” Lowrie said. “The construction methodology and sequencing of work has yet to be determined.” The bridge is expected to open in late 2023. Once the new bridge opens, the existing Pattullo Bridge will be dismantled.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

When it comes to COVID-19, listen to the experts

When it comes to COVID-19, be careful where you get your information from. Stick to the advice of experts, such as these tips from HealthLinkBC, instead of “what my friend heard on Facebook.” HOW IS THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, OR COVID-19, SPREAD? • Droplets spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. • Close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands.

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may be less effective to wear a mask in the community. COMMON SYMPTOMS: • Fever, cough, difficulty breathing. • The available information suggests the incubation period is up to 14 days — the time from when a person is first exposed until symptoms appear. IF YOU START EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS: • Isolate yourself from others immediately.

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MY VIEW CHRIS CAMPBELL

Learning to adjust with COVID-19

Protocols to deal with COVID-19 are changing with everything from travel to your local lab. Don’t just assume your elderly parent can simply adjust to this new era without support from you. That’s the message I received from a local resident who just wanted to be known as Phyllis L. She said her mother had a “traumatic experience” at a lab last week and she wanted to share some lessons she learned from it so others don’t have to suffer. “Thankfully, it was resolved; however, I recommend that all seniors should be aware of it,” said Phyllis, who detailed how her Chinese mother struggled with new questions asked at the lab during blood testing requested by her family doctor. With the COVID-19 spreading on a scary scale, procedures at labs have changed. This lab asked these questions: 1. Are you sick at the moment? 2. Have you travelled to the countries on this list (updated countries with COVOID 19 cases)? 3. Have you had any contacts with anyone who is a probable case of COVID 19? “Normally, my mother has no trouble answering to simple questions like her name or birthdate or whether she had had breakfast that morning,” Phyllis said. “Unfortunately, my mother was not able to understand those questions and answer them in English. She was skipped and possibly

bumped to the end of the queue. Later, she was given something to read in Chinese, but by then she felt anxious and embarrassed as she could not reply in English.” Phyllis said her goal is not to criticize the lab in question, but to remind seniors and family members, especially those where English is a second language, that things have changed and people need to be prepared. “I believed the staff were trying to wait for a patient or a staff who might come in later that could translate, but my mother was traumatized not understanding why she was not assisted,” said Phyllis. This is an important message as we all try and adjust to COVID-19. “Last but not least, I just want to say, immigrants like my Chinese mom have tried their very best to submerge into a new culture and to learn the language,” she said. “My mother is 84 – she now manages to run her life independently. So, being able to go to a lab to do a regular blood test is quite an achievement for her.Though this experience was far from pleasant for my mother, I must say, I benefited from learning about the new procedures – many seniors do these tests a few times a month, plus there are quite a large population of Asian immigrants in Burnaby. I truly hope others would not experience like what my mom did.” This is solid advice. Follow Chris Campbell on Twitter @shinebox44.

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Russian sub’s fortunes sunk A Russian submarine’s days in NewWestminster were numbered after the company that owned it went bust. The 300-foot, 2,800-ton submarine had been opened as a tourist attraction nearWestminster Quay Public Market in 1996. It was a popular tourist destination, but the company that owned it, Russian Sub B.C. Ltd., had sunk money into solving a problem with another sub it owned in Florida, and that had led to financial problems with the local operation.The company also encountered problems in court, including a civil suit from the company that held the lease for the area where the sub was docked.

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Letters

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Loosen up the rules for Queen’s Park homes Editor: Re: Queen’s Park renewal It has been said that many owners of older Queen’s Park homes are OK with lack of insulation, old electrical and drafty windows. But this is really not OK for the rest of us if we believe in the city’s strategies of “bold action on climate change” and “creative approaches to housing.” Prohibition of demolition eliminates opportunities for energy-efficient construction using passive house or net-zero principles, and it equates to inaction not bold action. It has also been said that residents don’t want “faux heritage” homes. The Queen’s Park design guidelines (Sec. A) require that any new home be complementary to the “established traditional architectural character,” so it’s hard to understand the objections to “faux” when consistency of style and appearance is mandated. Residents opposed to faux are really saying they do not want any new construction at all, which is not the intent of the heritage rules. At one time, zoning laws were looser and design guidelines did not exist, resulting in a diversity of sizes, styles and ages that is now a major component in the attractiveness of the Queen’s Park area. A compromise is called for that retains houses with high heritage values, while allowing for modest densification, demolitions and energyefficient new builds that include traditional and modern styles rather than mandating uniformity and reducing diversity. A “creative approach to housing” strategy

should at the very least support heritage revitalization agreements and include more permissive zoning, fewer restrictive guidelines and an easier and quicker variance process (too often used as tool to suppress creative densification). The current principle that new buildings must “contribute to a consistent, cohesive streetscape,” “avoid discordant appearance” and “integrate within the historic context” reduces diversity and restricts the use of energy-efficient building shapes, contrary to the city’s “bold action” strategy. Frank Norman, New Westminster

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Emergency Support Services is in need of volunteers to help out their fellow citizens. In the event of an emergency, Emergency Support Services volunteers work to provide food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and family reunification for New West residents who have been evacuated from their homes. Depending on the extent of the emergency, volunteers may help open a reception centre in a local facility so evacuees have a place to meet to get assistance and information. “It’s a great way for you to give back to your community and assist people that are in need,” said assistant deputy fire chief Rob Dick. New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services is now overseeing Emergency Support Services, a program previously offered through the New Westminster Police Department.

“There is not a lot of activations, which is a good thing,” Dick said about reception centre activations. “But at the same time I need to keep them engaged and we can do that through the monthly meetings, which would be trainingspecific. And keeping it light and fun – they are volunteers.We will also do an annual exercise, which may be the activation of a centre in one of our civic buildings.” Fire Chief Tim Armstrong said the program was originally provided by the police department because it had Block Watch and Victims Services programs. In most jurisdictions, he said, the program falls under Emergency Management – a program administered locally by the fire department. The Emergency Support Services program has a continuous intake for volunteers, so people are welcome to sign up anytime. Details can be found at newwest city.ca/emergencysupport services or by calling 604519-1000.

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A closer look

When love hurts

In the first of a three-part series about domestic violence, Record reporter Janaya Fuller-Evans talks to one local woman who experienced domestic abuse and now offers counselling to other women facing violence.

HER STORY: Karen McAndless-Davis channelled her own experiences with domestic abuse into years of helping other women who are experiencing domestic violence. McAndless-Davis, co-author of the book When Love Hurts: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships, shared her story with the Record to help raise awareness of the issue. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

She’s sharing her story to help other women Janaya Fuller-Evans

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fter months of being terrorized, insulted and injured, you’re finally ready to leave. You call local transition houses, but they’re full.You turn to friends and family, but no one believes you. Finally, someone says you can stay with them and you head out the door. Your phone is in your purse, ringing over and over again. It’s him. Scenarios like this play out in households throughout NewWestminster and beyond. And, despite public perception, things have actually become harder for domestic violence victims in recent years, according to a NewWestminster counsellor.

The housing crisis, accessibility and a lack of resources combine to make leaving abusers more difficult, Karen McAndless-Davis told the Record. There is help, and perceptions are changing, at least on an official level. On March 3, the B.C. government announced it would provide up to five days’ paid leave for people dealing with domestic or sexual violence, or whose children are dealing with it. GOVERNMENT GETS INVOLVED think this is a very positive step,” Karen said regarding the announcement. “Women leaving violent and abusive relationships face enormous challenges, both emotional and practical.The list of practical issues is very long – interaction with police, the Min-

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istry of Children and Family Development or the courts to try to protect their children, housing, child care, and ensuring they have enough money to meet the basic needs.” It is a good beginning, she said, but it is only a beginning. “Having some time off work to focus on these matters would be very helpful. Five days, of course, is not long enough, but it is something,” she said. “It is a very practical way our whole society can show support to women experiencing abuse.”

“I think society thinks we’ve got this and that we’re responding, and that women get help and support, but that isn’t women’s experiences,” she explained. “They don’t get help and support, and they actually get judged.They get judged for staying as long as they stay; they get judged for leaving and breaking up the family.” Twenty or 30 years ago, transition house staff could get a woman registered for social assistance and they could find her housing within 30 days, but that’s often not the case today, she said.

HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED espite recent action from the government, the problem of domestic violence has gotten worse over the years instead of better, Karen said.

KAREN’S STORY aren has counselled countless women. She has led support groups, and she has trained counsellors, transition house staff and crisis line employees.

She co-authored the book When Love Hurts:AWoman’s Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships with Jill Cory. But her experience is also personal. Her husband is Bruce McAndless-Davis, and in an interview with the Record, he was open about how he verbally, emotionally and eventually physically abused Karen.The abuse stopped when Bruce attended counselling after injuring her. “I experienced abuse and looked for help from many different quarters, and no one was helpful,” Karen said, adding one marriage counsellor gave her the dangerous advice to stand up to her husband. “So I stood up to Bruce, and then Bruce broke my ribs.” Continued on page 11

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A closer look Housing crisis has made it worse for women who ﬂee Continued from page 10 NO ROOM AT THE INN he housing crisis has also After attending a support group, made things worse for womshe realized she wanted to help en who have been abused, Karen other women in similar situations. said. Bruce has also found his time in There is often nowhere for her counselling to be transformative clients to go, she said. and was able to work on changing “When I started doing this his core beliefs and, ultimately, his work, we could always get a wombehaviour. an into a transition house. Now, “As I got my support, I realtransition houses regularly turn ized how I had been really abusive away women who are fully qualifyin our relationship, almost pretty ing,” she said. much from the beginning in some The problem is that transiways,” Bruce told the Record. tion house spaces have not kept “There were behavioural changes pace with populathat needed to haption growth over pen in some ways the years, she said. that were easier But even finding than the changes in space at a transition attitude that needed house doesn’t keep to happen.” If you or someone you a woman safe for They have been know is being abused, there long – those spaces married for about are resources that can help. are for 30-day peri30 years. Karen McAndless Davis’s ods only. website (www.whenlove “Sometimes HE IS ALWAYS hurts.ca) provides resources women go to a tranWITH YOU and information for women sition house for 30 any abusive who are being abused. days and the staff situations Monarch Place Tranthere work really don’t end as well sition House (www. hard to find housas things did with monarchplace.org) in New ing, but they often Karen’s experience, Westminster is operated can’t,” Karen said. and there are many by WINGS (Women In Need “Sometimes wommodern-day barGaining Strength), a partner en go back (to their riers to leaving an ministry of the Fellowpartner) because abusive relationship. ship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in B.C. and the there’s nowhere else Accessibility has Yukon. to go.” become a major issue for women dealNew West Police can DOING IT ing with domestic provide access to Victim violence – women Services and other supports FOR THE KIDS hen kids are if a crime is reported. are more accessible involved, evby phone and by soBattered Women’s Superything becomes cial media than ever port Services (www.bwss. a lot more complibefore. org) does advocacy work “The abuser has and provides education and cated. “Courts used support services as well. so many ways to get They’re based in Vancouver. to award custody at her now,” Karen based on who had said. been the primary “If they separate, caregiver,” Karen explained. “That he can continue to harass her or started shifting about 15 years ago track her.” It means she never gets a chance towards the 50-50 custody.” While it can be an ideal setup in to have a psychological break from a healthy family, it is a problem for him,” she added. women who are in an abusive sitAbusive men may text that they uation. love their partner or they may “They’re terrified of this man, threaten them, Karen said. and they know living with him “It becomes confusing and really overwhelming,” she said. “If you they can try to minimize the harm to their children,” she said. have your phone in your purse, “Whereas, if they separate, they’ll in a way, you have him in your be there alone with him, and she purse.” won’t be there to minimize the

Where to go for help

harm.” Some mothers stay in abusive relationships until the kids are older, she said, but others try to leave. “They’re thrown into this really hellish situation of having to hand their children over to someone they know is dangerous, psychologically, emotionally and sometimes physically,” she said. It’s also an issue because the mother is forced into contact with her abuser, she added. POLITICIAN WEIGHS IN ast month, BC Liberal Party leader AndrewWilkinson described domestic abuse as a “tough marriage.” (He has since apologized.) Karen said such comments suggest “a mutuality that’s not there.” “I think it’s so minimizing about the horror, the terror, the danger

and the cost – women lose sometimes decades of their life,” she said. “Then our whole society loses.” It’s also wrong to focus on the relationship rather than the abuser as the problem, she added. “This is not actually about marriage; this is about a man abusing his power and acting like a bully and a bulldozer,” she said. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? hat needs to change is for people to understand that women being abused are doing the best they can with what they have, Karen said. “It takes people’s willingness to actually be educated,” she said. The women in her groups are educated – about abuse cycles, abusive men’s belief systems, and how abusers maintain power and

control in a relationship. These are things everyone should know about, she said. “Far too often, people act like they’re the expert on a woman’s life,” Karen said. “Allow them to make the decisions that are best for them at the time. Support them.” Women who have dealt with abusers are resourceful and articulate, she added. “I actually get a lot of hope from this work because the women I support are amazing.They face really quite unbelievable barriers trying to move forward and create safety for themselves and their children,” she said. “They and their children do get better lives. That’s what allows me to keep doing this work.”

What we know: A brief guide to understanding abuse in relationships Though every woman’s story is unique, many abusive relationships share common characteristics. When Love Hurts details some of those:

THERE ARE CYCLES TO ABUSE

Abusive men start out seeming too good to be true, and the courtship can be intense. That’s the honeymoon

phase. After that comes the tension phase, when a man can seem moody or sullen, according to When Love Hurts. Then there is the explosion phase, when the abusive man lets loose on his partner, perhaps yelling and swearing at her. Often the abusive man will return to the honeymoon phase afterwards, and the

cycle begins again.

POWER AND CONTROL

An abusive man’s primary tactics are meant to exert power and control over his partner. The power and control wheel developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project shows the various types of abuse that a woman

may go through. When Love Hurts has an adapted version (reprinted above).

thinking he’s smarter than his partner and expecting praise for doing household tasks.

BELIEFS OF ABUSIVE MEN

SUPPORT

“He is central in the relationship. He is superior in the relationship. He is deserving of many privileges within the relationship.” This can mean thinking his career is more important,

Knowing who can and will support them gives women who are being abused a clear idea of where they can turn.

HEALING

Recovering from abuse

requires going through a rebuilding process and a grieving process. It involves many mixed emotions. – Source: When Love Hurts: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships, by Jill Cory and Karen McAndless-Davis

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A trio of NewWestminster residents is in the running for 2020Women of Distinction Awards. TheYWCAWomen of Distinction Awards honour individuals and organizations whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the wellbeing and future of the community.The 37th annual awards recognize women in 11 categories, as well as an outstanding workplace. This year’s nominees from NewWestminster are Courtney Daws, Lisa Langevin and Sussanne Skidmore. Daws, vice-president of governance and policy for the Castlemain Group, is nominated in the Reconciliation in Action category. A new award category featuring eight nominees, Reconciliation in Action will honour two women – an Indigenous leader and an ally – working independently and finding a new way forward. “Courtney is … a staunch advocate and a true ally for Indigenous rights and reconciliation. At Castlemain, Courtney leads projects that build the strength of Indigenous governance, the foundation for self-determina-

Achievers: New Westminster’s Courtney Daws, Lisa Langevin and Sussanne Skidmore are nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

tion, which is essential in reconciliation and overcoming the history of colonialism,” said a profile on the Women of Distinction website. “Courtney was one of the youngest women to serve as director of operations/chief of staff at the B.C. Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) and is a key contributor to the BCAFN Governance Toolkit – A Guide to Nation-Building.The toolkit is the most comprehensive study on Indigenous governance and Nation rebuilding efforts of First Nations across Canada. During her legal academic studies (2001 to 2004), Courtney argued that Canada committed genocide through residential schools, a widely accepted view today.” Langevin, director of women in trades for the Industry Training Authority, is nominated in the Education,Training and De-

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program, to change the culture within the trades.” Skidmore, secretary-treasurer of the B.C. Federation of Labour, is a Community Champion nominee. “Sussanne passionately advocates for gender equity, human rights and queer rights. In her role, Sussanne focuses her work on workers’ rights, including leading the campaign for 10 days paid leave for people leaving sexual and domestic violence. Sussanne is an advocate for the Be More Than a Bystander initiative, which helps educate men on how to challenge discrimination and harassment in the workplace,” said Skidmore’s profile. “Sussanne is a spokesperson and champion of the UnitedWay’s Period Promise campaign, resulting in free menstrual products being offered in all of B.C. schools.” Award recipients will be announced on May 11 at an awards dinner inVancouver. In addition to being nominated for awards, the individual nominees are eligible for the Connecting the Community award.They will select aYWCA program area that they’re interested in and use social media channels such asTwitter and Facebook to promote votes. For more information, go to www.ywcavan.org.

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Comedy series offers laughs, eats You can enjoy a giant serving of comedy with your congee at an upcoming New West show. Laughter Zone 101 is presenting Laughter Is The Best Appetizer, happening Friday, March 13 at the Yauti Jr. Food Stall on 12th Street. The night will be MC’d by Janice Bannister and will feature comedy by Jason Martin, Casi McIvoy, Ave MacIntyre, Susete Hel-

ena,Yixuan Zhang and Ray Morrison. It’s billed as a night of “fabulous food and a fantastic show all in one place,” and it’s the first in a planned series of such nights inspired by the Eat New West Facebook group. Bannister is partnering with local restaurants that are well-reviewed by customers but that may not yet be as wellknown as some of the city’s go-to culinary spots – with

an eye on both providing a venue for comics to perform and bringing some new business to independent local eateries. Tickets are $15, available at www.eventbrite.ca (search for Laughter Is the Best Appetizer).The show is limited to 48 seats, and you must have a ticket to attend. (Dinner and drinks are extra.) Yauti Jr. Food Stall is at 609 12th St.

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Food for a good cause: The New Westminster Rotary Club’s inaugural Bevies and Bites event let people eat, drink and be merry – all for two good causes. The evening, held at Royal City Centre, raised money for KidSport and the New West Homelessness Coalition Society’s I’s On the Street Program.

It was eat, drink and be merry at the New Westminster Rotary Club’s inaugural Bevies and Bites event held Saturday, Feb. 29 at Royal City Centre. More than 200 people showed up to sample beverages from 13 breweries and wineries, and eat offerings from five New West restaurants. Money was raised for two programs in New Westminster, KidSport and the New West Homelessness Coalition Society’s I’s On The Street program. The Rotary club hopes to make this an annual event.

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Raising money in Tiny’s memory

A local business owner held a memorial for a little dog who touched a lot of lives – and helped out other animals at the same time. Leona Green, who owns Greens and Beans Deli in Sapperton, held a memorial on March 8 for Tiny, a dog she’s known for 13 years and helped on many occasions. His owner Dave lived on the streets before finding a home in the Russell Housing Centre about five years ago. “In the years prior to that, Tiny spent many a cold

night at my place,” she said in an email to the Record. “For the last year he spent most of his time at Lorrie Williams’ house, with Dave picking him up every few days to take him out. Dave helps us out at the deli in the morning and again at the end of the day for cleanup.Tiny was always with him.” Through the years, Green and Williams helped pay for some of Tiny’s expenses, such as a dog licence and veterinarian bills. “A lot of people knew

and loved Tiny,” Green said. “I am going to make it a little fundraiser for our animal shelter.Tiny was picked up a few times by them and they knew who he was. They would call me and I would go pick him up and reunite him with Dave. He would always be sitting on someone’s lap in their office.” About 25 people attended the March 8 memorial/fundraiser at Greens and Beans Deli, which raised $570 and will be donated in Tiny’s name to the New Westmin-

ster Animal Shelter. Several members of Quayside Voices attended the fundraiser, where they sang Amazing Grace and Remember Me.Williams shared some stories of Tiny and a representative from the animal shelter shared some memories of his interactions with the wee pup. “The event was lovely,” said Green. “All in all, it was a very successful event.” –Theresa McManus

Remembering: Tiny’s life was celebrated in a memorial service held March 8 at Greens and Beans Deli. The event was a fundraiser for the New West Animal Shelter, raising $570. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

New West businesses vie to Level Up Level-Up My Brand 2020 has garnered a “very strong response” from organizations and community members. Rich Patterson, one of the co-founders of Level-Up My Brand contest, said 46 groups applied by the Feb. 29 deadline, compared to a total of 32 applications in the inaugural contest in 2018. A new addition to this year’s Level-Up My Brand contest was the ability for community members to vote online for their favourite application. “When the contest closes Feb 29, our all-volunteer committee will begin merit-scoring the applications,” Patterson said. “A Top 9 will be identified based on scoring and a 10th will be added based on

the popular vote.Those top 10 will advance to the April 1 live finale.” Everyone is welcome to attend the free finale event, which is taking place on Wednesday, April 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 100 Braid St. A celebrity judging panel will decide who will win the grand prize, as well as two runners-up. “Some of the feedback we have received is that it’s challenging people up and making them get creative,” Patterson said. “They are getting out of their comfort zones, which is cool.” As an example, Patterson said Level-Up My Brand encouraged applicants to include video submissions. “Nine out of 10 applicants

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has included a video.We have started watching them, and frankly, they are amazing! Creative, funny, heart-warming,” he said. “People put their hearts and souls into their work and it shows. I wish we had grand prize package for every one of them.” Applicants are competing for a prize package valued at $18,500, which includes: a promotional product package from Patterson Brands ($2,500); print/digital advertising from the NewWest Record ($2,500); NewWestminster Chamber of Commerce membership for any size organization with unlimited event access for one ($2,000); storybrand script consultation by Jon Glen Brand-

ing and Marketing Consultant ($2,000); video production from Crow Motel ($2,000); purpose discovery, design philosophy and brand voice from WestCoast Brand Management ($2,000); a branding audit fromWebb Creative ($1,000); website service from Kamikaze Consulting ($1,000); print and packaging services from Glenmore Printing ($750); an office party package from Amaranthus and Steel & Oak Brewing Company ($750); a vehicle wrap/vinyl signage from Canawrap ($500); accounting consult with Seymour Gardner Accounting ($500); lunch with Mayor Jonathan Cote; and event sponsorship and funds from the Uptown and Downtown BIAs.

Trivia meets craft beer Think you’re smart? Know lots of random stuff? Another Beer Co. kicked off a series of Trivia Night events on March 5, with follow-up events taking place every Thursday in March at the local craft brewing company. Co-owner and brewer Clete Hanson will host the events, which are taking place on Thursday, March 12, 19 and 26. “Drink specials will be available all night and winners will receive an ABC gift card and, more importantly, bragging rights for a week,” said a notice about the events. “Questions are designed to be fun, dynamic and approachable, and are curated to challenge your team across a variety of topics and themes.” Teams of a maximum of four people can sign up at www.anotherbeerco.com/trivia. Space is limited, and tables will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Do you know a local person or event that should be featured on this page? Send your New West Spotlight ideas to Theresa McManus by email, tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca. Include ‘New West Spotlight’ in your subject line.

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If you’re anxious for spring to arrive and get into your garden, the Spring Gardeners Party is just the thing for you. The local Plant a Row – Grow a Row program is kicking off its 2020 season with its 21st annual Spring Gardeners’ Party, where you can find out how gardeners can donate produce to help local shelters, recovery homes and the Union Gospel Mission by planting an extra row in their gardens. It’s taking place on Thursday, March 12 (today) from 6 to 9 p.m. at St.Thomas More Collegiate, at 7450 12th Ave. in Burnaby. The gathering is a chance to learn more about the Plant a Row – Grow a Row program, get some useful gardening handouts and giveaways, enjoy coffee/ tea and home-baked treats and hear from inspiring and knowledgeable garden-

ing speakers. Brian Minter, Conway Lum, June Hewko, Egan Davis, Michael Campbell, NewWest Bee Keepers,West Coast Seeds and Amsterdam Greenhouses are all taking part in the event. Claude LeDoux, coordinator of the NewWest program, said everyone is invited to attend the event, including kids. Admission is free, but monetary donations and/or non-perishable food items are welcome and will be donated to the Union Gospel Mission and other charities. From June 12 to Oct. 4, food collections will take place every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at St.Thomas More and will then be delivered to local charities.

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GATHERING SPEED: New Westminster under-15 Whitecaps’ Queenie Feng dashes down the line during last Saturday’s make-up game against Chilliwack in Div. 1 girls soccer. New West cashed in to the tune of 2-1 and now prepare for Coastal Cup playdowns to begin next month, after capturing the district title. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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With a limited schedule and but a couple of tournaments to their resume, the 2019-20 New Westminster Hyacks Grade 9 girls basketball team were a mystery for many entering the provincials two weeks ago in Port Moody. Because of the lack of tough competition during the season – they only had three regular season games with just a few local schools fielding Grade 9 teams – there were some who wondered just how the team would measure up against B.C.’s best. All was revealed in the last days of February, when the Hyacks showed that they were and are a squad to reckon with. New West powered its way to the tourney final, with only Chilliwack’s Unity Christian Flames dousing their run in a 48-34 championship final. “It was a hell of a run, just great to get a string of good, quality

games in,” noted New West coach Arno Richter. “Unity’s best player (Savannah Vander Kooi) stands six-feet-tall, and hit three threes in the second quarter that really nullified a lot of good that we were doing.We only trailed by one at halftime, but (Unity) made a defensive adjustment which gave them an advantage in the second half.” The “adjustment” was to tripleteam Hyacks forward Chloe Leberg, daring her teammates to take their shots from beyond the arc. It proved effective and gave food for thought on the next step going forward for the squad. New West advanced to the final on the strength of a 52-43 victory over South Delta.They also rallied to beat Handsworth 38-34 in the quarter-final, erasing a seven-point deficit in the third quarter with a 14-4 run in the final frame. Leading the way all season has been Leberg, who joined teammate Abby Martin on the B.C. allstar team.

“(Leberg’s) been the key to our success.Without hesitation, I see her as a top-three player in the province,” said Richter. “She’s so soft-spoken and has a shy personality, but Chloe really works hard. I think this is the year where she realizes that her talent can take her a long way.” The combination of Leberg’s physical skills around the key, where she out-jumps taller rivals and wins the board battles most of the time, and Martin’s ball handling and passing skills, helped put the Hyacks on the map. In the few tournaments they played in, including as a late addition to the St. Thomas More junior girls Chancellor Invitational, where they lined up against older players, the squad rose to the challenge. They bested Argyle at the junior tourney, fell to host STM, then went toe-to-toe against a tough Burnaby South junior team before falling in a one-point game. It reflected what they saw earlier in the year when they defeated the

Dr. Charles Best junior squad. “We knew we were good but just didn’t know where we slotted in,” said Richter. “We put the work in, with practices starting in July and had good cohort programs at Glenbrook (where Richter coached the girls team last year) and Fraser River (middle schools). The girls gelled liked we hoped they would, but they worked really hard at it.” And, while the spotlight was brightest on Leberg, the coach said a big responsibility for the coaches – including Rod Del Rosario and recent Hyack alums Luka Cuk and Harman Sandhu – was in helping the 12 other players complement the on-floor leader. “That’s the approach we took. Our No. 1 job is not to coach Chloe, because she brings so much to the court already, but to put a team around her that could meet the challenges ahead.” And the girls did just that, Richter said. It all came together, despite just a dozen games en route

to the provincials.They kicked off the B.C.s by upending No. 3-ranked Earl Marriott 36-28. Losing to Unity Christian may have left the team disappointed, but Richter is enthused about what lies ahead for the crew. Having coached the New West senior boys team through to 2018, Richter knows how beneficial a steady diet of good competition is in preparing players for provincials. “We want to make sure we’re not just a one-hit wonder. ... As we go up to the junior level, we will be in that mix and have a lot of chances to prove our stuff.We just won’t be catching anyone off guard,” he said. The New West Hyacks team is: Beth Anderson, Meagan Calara, Neva Del Rosario, Ashlyn Dhandwar, Queenie Feng, Chloe Leberg, Aimee Lever, Abby Martin, Athena Matysio, Jocelyn Richter, Summer Thomas, Naylani Uy and Zinnia Wang.The coaches are Arno Richter, Rod Del Rosario, Harman Sandhu and Luka Cuk.

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Crash the crease: A New West Salmonbellie, at right, presses the Surrey goalkeeper during under-12 tier 1 B.C. play last month in Burnaby. This round-robin match ended with a 6-5 New West win, but when the two met in the B.C. final, Surrey picked up a 7-5 decision and the gold medal. Earning Warrior Fair Play awards were New West’s Maddie MacLeod and Brooklyn Sverdrup (on New West 2, which finished fourth overall). PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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One simple word, but it defines an institution. Over the past 50 years, Douglas College employees have helped launch the careers of more than 200,000 students. People like Student Systems and Records Analyst Thaina De Faria Gozzo, and Criminology Instructor John Cater. People who want more out of their careers. People who DO. In our 50th anniversary year, we are proud to announce that Douglas is one of B.C.’s Top 100 Employers, an honour we have held for seven consecutive years. And we’re just getting started. TURN THE PAGE TO FIND YOUR CAREER AT DOUGLAS.

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Find your perfect job opportunity at Douglas College. Careers available as of March 6. To apply or find current openings visit douglascollege.ca/careers ADMINISTRATION Assistant Registrar, Admissions Processing Assistant Registrar, Student Success Associate Vice President, Human Resources Manager, Education and Services Research Manager, Facilities Services Manager, Records and Information Management Director, Student Affairs and Services FACULTY Business Management Computing Studies and Information Systems Criminology and Legal Studies Disability and Community Studies Educational Technology and Copyright Librarian Engineering English Upgrading Modern Languages (French) Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Sport Science Therapeutic Recreation Warehouse Training Program STAFF Administrative Associate Administrative Officer Building Service Worker (on-call and auxiliary) Computer Technician Service Desk Educational Technology Specialist Instructional Facilitator, Sign Language Interpreting Program Laboratory Assistant, English Language Learning and Acquisition Laboratory Technician, Psychology

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Learning Management System and Web Integration Specialist Library Technician (on-call) Office Assistant (on-call) Program Advisor, Humanities and Social Sciences Program Assistant, Business Development Events Registrarâ€™s General Clerk Assistant (on-call) Registration Officer, Continuing Education and Training Group Sport Facilities Coordinator Simulation Technician, Health Sciences (on-call auxiliary) User Interface/User Experience Designer