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SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES:

The self-proclaimed ‘Wicked Witch of the West End’ (a.k.a.

Suzanne Parnell) has been teaming up with her husband, Brian, to offer creative Halloween displays at the couple’s London Street home for more than 30 years – and this year’s got a little COVID-19 flavour, complete with a tribute to Dr. Bonnie Henry (at right). For more on what’s going on for Halloween in the city, see the story on page 13. PHOTOS CORNELIA NAYLOR

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City COVID-19

City pushes Fraser Health for testing site

Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

NewWestminster should press Fraser Health to open a COVID-19 testing site in the city, says Mayor Jonathan Cote.

A report to council from the at-risk and vulnerable populations task force says the city has been working closely with Fraser Health on the establishment of a COVID-19 testing site that would primarily serve New West residents.

The facility would include a walk-in service and vehicular component, which requires a parking and queuing capacity for 250 to 350 vehicles per day. According to the report, seven possible sites have been identified.

The preferred site, which is the former recycling depot and a portion of the southwest parking lot of the Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre, will no longer work due to logistical constraints.

“One factor is the impact of prior contractual commitments to filming,

which includes a substantial financial benefit to the city,” stated the report.

“Staff have provided information (about) two possible city-owned sites and one privately-owned site.

None of the three possible sites are ideal; however, compromises may have to be made to realize a testing site in the near future.”

John Stark, the city’s supervisor of community planning, said Fraser Health has opened a number of testing sites and is concentrating on ensuring that those testing sites are fully up and running.

“Staff are working closely with Fraser Health.

Fraser Health is very appreciative of all the efforts to open a testing site in New West,” he told council. “At this time, from what we understand, they are focusing on their existing testing sites, getting them fully operational and then looking at additional sites.”

Cote said people who have mild cold symptoms are now regularly being recommended to get tested for COVID-19, so it

Testing site: The City of New Westminster is requesting a COVID-19 testing site like this one in the City of Burnaby. PHOTO RECORD FILES

would be really helpful for the city and Fraser Health to find a location that works in New West. Given that most residents will get at least one cold a year, he said it’s a significant issue to require them to go to other cities to get tested.

“We are also a commu-

nity, too, that has one of the lowest numbers of car ownership per household, so even access to places can be more challenging than maybe other communities that are able to go greater distances,” he said.

“I am hoping our staff can continue to work with

Fraser Health and I would actually like to see us push them a little bit more to refocus and see what we can do to be able to find a location that might work.

Because, at least the way it is looking right now, it looks like this is going to be something that is go-

ing to need active testing throughout the winter.”

According to the report, the city is also advocating that Fraser Health establish mobile or satellite testing sites, possibly in conjunction with non-profit societies, to serve the city’s street-entrenched population and seniors and persons with disabilities.

“With regard to mobile sites, they are not in place right now,” Stark told council Oct. 26.

“We are having discussions with Fraser Health.

We are talking about either mobile or satellite sites that would operating with non-profits – the idea being that if you are a street-entrenched individual it would be very difficult for you to access an existing testing site, either in Burnaby or Coquitlam.”

Stark said seniors and people with disabilities may have difficulty accessing a testing site in another community, so that’s also considered to be a priority.

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Riverside playground area to be redeveloped in 2021 Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Adventure time may be on hold for folks who frequent a Brow of the Hill park.

The removal of playground equipment – including a climbing and sliding structure and swings – at Riverside Adventure Park came as a shock to some families who live near the small park.The city removed the playground features last week.

“This playground was planned for removal and redevelopment in 2021; however, the playground reached end-of-life sooner than expected,” said Erika

Mashig, the city’s manager of parks and open space planning, design and construction, in an email to the Record.

“The parks and recreation department will be posting signage on the site, as well as the city’s website, to notify residents of the city’s plan for redevelopment of the playground with an engagement process in November/December 2020, and targeting construction in early 2021.”

The City of New Westminster cleared the land for the 1.71-acre park at Sharpe Street and Stewardson Way in 1971 and built the playground in 1972, states a posting on

the city’s website.

“Riverside Adventure Park was so named because of its views over the Fraser River, as well as the ‘adventure’ playground constructed in its initial development,” said a description of the park on the city’s website.

“This type of playground was a new concept in the 1970s. It incorporated a broad range of play activities, including slides, climbing equipment, tunnels and bridges created from wood, recycled tires and other imaginative materials.”

According to the city’s website, a major upgrade of the playground was completed in 1995.

End of life: Riverside Adventure Park in New Westminster’s Brow of the Hill neighbourhood. PHOTO CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER

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REMEMBRANCE DAY VIRTUAL CEREMONY

Due to COVID-19 safety measures there will be no public gathering for Remembrance Day in New Westminster for 2020. Working alongside the Royal Canadian Legion and The Royal Westminster Regiment we are pleased to share that we will offer a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony streamed live online on Wednesday, November 11. More details will be announced soon.

Anyone wishing to buy a wreath for the virtual ceremony may contact 604-524-1151 or rc12@shawcable.com.

For more information and ongoing updates visit: newwestcity.ca/ remembranceday

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND

Pursuant to Section 26(3) and in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter, and subject to adoption of Grimston Park Amendment Bylaw No. 8219, 2020, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of 684.4 m2 area of land on the east side of Grimston Park at 1900 Seventh Avenue to the Province of B.C. for the purposes of accommodating the Stewardson Way Pedestrian and Cycling Overpass (Area A on the reference map above), and enter into a licence agreement for the public use of remaining Ministry of Highways lands adjacent to the park at 1811, 1817, and 1819 Sixth Avenue.

Approval of the electors for this land transfer must be obtained by an alternative approval process. This process is ongoing currently. The deadline for completing an Elector Response Form on this matter is 4:30 pm on Monday, November 9, 2020. More details are available at newwestcity.ca/publicnotices.

Grimston Park Amendment Bylaw No. 8219, 2020 will be considered by Council for adoption on Monday, November 30, 2020.

CITY COMMITTEES: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The City of New Westminster has volunteer opportunities available for Advisory Committees, Commissions and Boards.

Please visit newwestcity.ca/committees for a list of the vacancies available, for more information regarding each Committee, including the length of term and mandate, and to apply online. For further information, please contact the Legislative Services Department at 604-527-4523 or by email at committees@newwestcity.ca.

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Thursday, October 29 7:00 pm Victoria Hill & Ginger Drive Residents Association Meeting Zoom email contact@vhgdra.ca Friday, October 30 5:00 pm, 6:15 pm, 7:30 pm Family Spooktacular Queensborough Community Centre Saturday, October 31 Halloween Fun at the Museum Times at bit.ly/NWMAPrograms Sunday, November 1 2:00 – 3:00 pm An Ocean of Peace: Curatorial Talk & Tour Zoom register at bit.ly/ NWMAPrograms Thursday, November 5 7:00 pm Sapperton Residents Association Meeting Zoom email sappertonra@gmail.com Saturday, November 7 10:00 – 11:00 am Remembering New West during WWII Zoom - register at bit.ly/ NWMAPrograms Monday, November 9 6:00 pm Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber

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Proposed sign relocation called an ‘eyesore’ Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

The City of New Westminster needs to relocate a digital sign as part of the Pattullo Bridge replacement project but wants to do it in a way that causes the least impact on residents and still generates revenue.

Council recently received a staff report that indicated the existing sign was being moved about 310 metres north of its current location.

The report stated that a “light intrusion study” done by the sign’s operator, Outfront Media, concluded the light generated by the sign would be comparable to streetlight levels and shouldn’t present any impacts to surrounding residential properties.

But several area residents and some council

members aren’t convinced.

“This bright sign will shine right into our home at night, and will also be a huge eyesore,” said a resident in an email to the city.

“I do not support this location.We aren’t living in Vegas, and chose the proximity to the park and green space for a reason.”

Coun. Patrick Johnstone expressed concern the proposed location could have more of an impact on many more residential properties than the previous location.

He was particularly concerned to hear the sign’s new location was expected to be its permanent home, rather than being moved to a “less obtrusive” location once the Pattullo Bridge replacement project is complete.

Coun. Jaimie McEvoy said he’s worried residents who are looking out their

High visibility: This digital sign needs to be moved as part of the Pattullo Bridge replacement project. PHOTO RECORD FILES

windows or from their balconies will be bombarded with constant advertising.

“I’ve heard about it from a lot of the people in the community. It’s not a small concern; it’s a big concern,” he said. “They

want their livability without feeling like they are living in a commercial district.”

Roger Emanuels, the city’s manager of design and construction, said the proposed site was one of

two locations that were identified within the Pattullo Bridge project area for possible digital signage.

“In our contract with the digital operator, when we had to relocate the one sign in order to accommodate the bridge construction, we had to find a location that had similar traffic volumes and exposure in order to maintain the viability and the revenue stream associated with the sign,” he said.

“There are significant costs being incurred by the digital company in order to relocate the sign to that location, so it isn’t actually deemed temporary at this time.”

Emanuels said alternate locations may be available for the digital sign once the construction project is complete, when officials will be able to see

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“the terrain” left after the bridge is built.

“It is difficult to ascertain at this time what that would look like, so this location was chosen in order to keep the revenue stream alive for this sign,” he said. “That’s why this location was chosen at this time.”

Emanuels said the purpose of the staff report was to update council on the four responses staff had received from community members about the proposed location, which had been included in a previous report to council.

At its Oct. 5 meeting, council referred the issue back to staff to consider alternatives to the proposed location, with the goal of reducing the sign’s visibility from nearby residences.

Opinion MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

What’s next for the BC Liberals?

The recent provincial election realigned the political landscape like rarely before, but it is far from clear whether the changes will be lasting.

For example, does the BC NDP’s breakthrough in places like Richmond, Langley and Chilliwack represent a permanent beachhead?

Or is this shift a temporary one that is reflective of people being hesitant to embrace change and uncertainty in politics while we are mired in a pandemic and economic crisis?

For the next four years, the BC NDP will be in a position to connect with voters in places never considered particularly friendly towards the party in the past.

Certainly, the NDP benefitted in this election from a disastrous campaign by the BC Liberals, who were saddled with a leader who not only was unable to resonate with voters, but who may well have turned a bad situation into a terrible one.

Indeed, a look at the difference in votes for the two main parties tells a stark story.

In the 2017 election, fewer than 1,700 votes separated the two parties, with the BC Liberals on top.This time, the BC NDP is ahead by almost 120,000 votes and that gap will likely grow when the mail-in and absentee ballots are counted almost two weeks from now.

Even before the final count is conducted, it is clear the NDP has cemented its hold on places like Burnaby, North Vancouver, the Tri-Cities and Vancouver Island.The party’s margin of victory has only grown.

However, both the NDP and the Liberals face new and opposite challenges with this electoral realignment.

The NDP has pushed

the Liberals, for the most part, to the outer edges of Metro Vancouver, which gives the NDP more seats in the riding-rich suburbs.

The flip side to that arrangement is that the NDP is under-represented outside of Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

Premier John Horgan has been quick to make the point that a comfortable majority in the legislature will free him up to travel the province more.

The Liberals have the opposite problem.They are increasingly a regional, rural-based party and have been elbowed out of many urban and suburban areas.

The chief problem with this situation is the party will never regain power unless it can re-establish itself in Metro Vancouver, where half the ridings are located.To do that, the party must make itself younger and more diverse in terms of gender and ethnicity when it comes to finding candidates.

The next four years will reveal much about this new realignment and a number of questions will arise over time.

For example, can the Liberals – essentially a coalition party of liberals and conservatives – remain intact as it undergoes a much-needed makeover?

Can the BC Greens achieve relevance in the legislature now that it is no longer the junior partner in a minority government?

In addition, can the NDP continue its wave of popularity as the pandemic continues unimpeded with the inevitable economic mayhem accompanying it? And will it remain in the political center or drift, over time, to the left?

This past election is like few we have ever experienced, but its aftershocks will be felt for a long time.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Anvil a timely place to host blood donations in NewWestminster on these upcoming dates

Editor: On behalf of all of us at Canadian Blood Services, I would like to thank the Anvil Centre for opening their facility recently to host our mobile donation events this summer on July 23 and Aug. 5.

They opened their doors for us while remaining closed to all other activities. It was this support from the staff at the Anvil Centre and the City of New Westminster that allowed us to continue to save lives of hospital patients in need.

Our generous blood donors in New Westminster continue to make a vital difference in the lives of thousands of patients who needed blood products.

On average, someone in Canada requires blood or blood products every 60 seconds.

And while one in two Canadians is eligible to donate, only one in 60 does.

This is what makes your commitment and generosity so appreciated.

Our community volunteers in New West-

minster are also an important part of our clinic team.

We appreciate and value their time and support in supporting our mobile donation events in your community.

Canadian Blood Services operates regularly scheduled clinics in New Westminster and we will be back again at the Anvil Centre Nov. 25, Dec. 21, Jan. 7 and March 15. New donors are always welcome.

Please check your eligibility and book an appointment prior to visiting our mobile donation events.

To book an appointment for any upcoming event, download the GiveBlood app available for iOS on the App Store or for Android on Google Play, visit blood.ca/BC or call 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

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News New school child-care spaces opening in November Julie MacLellan

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Long-awaited new child-care spaces are set to open at two NewWestminster schools next month – with a third on the way.

Thirty new before- and after-school-care spaces are set to open at Queensborough Middle School Nov. 1. In mid-November, 15 more will open at Richard McBride Elementary, and another 17 are coming to Connaught Heights.

The spaces are the result of funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and district partnerships with the City of NewWestminster.

After ministry funding for new child-care spaces was announced in 2019, the district identified four school sites that could benefit from more child

care: McBride, Queensborough, F.W. Howay Elementary and Connaught Heights Elementary.

In an update to the board at its operations committee meeting Oct. 13, associate superintendent Maryam Naser noted Queensborough has been the area of most need in the district. She said there are considerably fewer students than usual currently attending child care in Queensborough, since some families are holding on to their child-care spaces but aren’t using them in light of COVID-19.

Naser said the extra spaces will allow the district to help increase staff comfort levels, in terms of being able to spread students out, and will also allow the centre to accommodate more families.

The district is also con-

tinuing to partner with the city on even more spaces in Queensborough in the future. Naser noted the coming expansion at Queen Elizabeth Elementary will free up portables that are currently in use on the site, and the district is looking ahead at how it might use those portables for child care.

Likewise, at Richard McBride Elementary, Naser said the COVID-19 pandemic has also caused a reduction in child-care attendance.

Ideally, Naser said, the district had hoped to be opening 20 new spaces there, rather than just 15, but the COVID-19 protocols and staff comfort levels have meant a reduction in numbers.

“What we’re noticing is the number of students in each space is reduced at this time – some of this be-

cause families are opting not to take part in child care, and some element of not filling vacant spaces to keep the numbers deliberately low,” she said.

She said the district is working with the childcare provider to help increase staff comfort levels so they can use the spaces to full capacity.

The remaining two school sites, Connaught Heights and Howay, remain works in progress.

At Connaught Heights, Naser noted, the district had initially looked into licensing for extra spaces for preschool care (for three- to five-year-olds), but licensing requirements posed challenges in terms of the amount of playground space required.

However, she said the district will be able to help fill a need for beforeand after-school care. In

an update to trustees at their Oct. 27 board meeting, Naser said the district is now working with its child-care provider, theWestminster Children’s After-School Society, to add additional licensing for 17 more spaces in shared space with the current StrongStart early learning centre.

At Howay, meanwhile, the existing child-care space can accommodate 30 students, and Naser said there are currently about 17 in that location.

She said that, with Howay undergoing an enrolment review, the district is “cautiously” looking at plans for use of shared spaces.

At the Oct. 13 committee meeting, Naser told trustees the district is continuing to take part in the City of NewWestminster’s working group on child care, and one of its tasks

now is to get more accurate data about the need for care. She pointed out that families often find themselves on many childcare waitlists, and since there’s no centralized list, it’s very difficult to know how many people are actually waiting for care at any given site.

“It’s going to give us a lot of information on what the need is for child care, but at this time we see very extensive waitlists in the before- and after-school age group, and so we are very focused on that age group, first and foremost,” she said.

Naser said the district’s child-care provider is working through its waitlists to fill the new spaces.

The district is also working with the society to see how it can help automate record-keeping so it’s easier to collect data.

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599,900

Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,230 sf (measured by Keyplan/Strata Plan = 1,196 sf), NE & NW facing corner suite w/direct access to mall & gorgeous mtn VIEWS. Spacious country kitchen w/EA & floor to ce ling windows for glorious morning sunshine, LR/DR with gas f/p, insuite laundry/storage, covered balcony, updated flooring & appliances. Building well maintained & managed with social room & newer high-efficiency boilers, parkade roof & redecorated hallways. No pets or rentals allowed. Close to Uptown shopping, transit, parks & schools.

1034 7th aVE

Designated in Community Plan for 4-6 story redevelopment, this lovely 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1900 sq ft 1940 character home on 6000 sq ft lot is a perfect holding property. Immaculate condition, big yard, updated roof, furnace, hot water tank and flooring. Located 1 blk to skytrain station.

Big, bright & spacious, nicely renovated, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1309 sq ft suite with gorgeous river & South East views. Features updated laminate & tile floors, newer kitchen & appliances, gas fireplace with stone facing, insuite laundry/storage, large rooms, closets & windows. Building is well managed & has indoor pool, swirlpool, library & recent new elevators & exterior updated.

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649,900

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WATERFRONT! Spectacular river & Quay Boardwalk views from this immaculate & substantially renovated 2 bdrm, 940 sq ft, garden level waterfront suite with direct access to outside & very close to New Westminster Quay market, Skytrain station & vibrant Downtown New Westminster amenities. This lovely suite features an open plan, wide plank & high end laminate floors, updated kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, Breakfast bar, new bath with soaker tub, new gas f/p, lighting fixtures, baseboards, doors, washer & dryers, covered patio, 2 storage area & more!

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Charming 3 lvl, 1997 sf, 1911, updated character home w/4 bdrms & 2 updated baths located in Moody Park area. Features high ceilings, hrdwd floors, updated kitchen w/gas stove, pot lighting, tile floors & bright EA. Spacious dining room features lots of windows, B/I counter w/cabinets & access to back deck. Upstairs has 3 bdrms & bath & bsmnt with suite potential, features large updated rec room area, wet bar/kitchenette, bdrm & bath. Great 2 tiered back deck overlooking private fenced South facing backyard w/gardens & a 110 sf detached wrkshp w/60 amps, could be an office or playhouse & a 100 sf storage/garden shed. Great location within walking distance to Moody Park, schools, transit & Uptown shopping.

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699,900

SELLER TO PAY 1 YR STRATA FEES! Stunning river & mtn VIEWS from every room of this lovely 8 yr old, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,108**sf, top floor corner suite in Victoria Hill. This one of a kind suite features vaulted 10’ ceilings, huge windows, large kitchen w/Island, granite counters, SS applcs, living room w/elec f/p & attached TV (included), covered deck, 2 spacious bdrms w/WI closets, 2 parking stalls, larger locker & much more. Superb rec facility with gym, lounge, games room, theatre, meeting room & basketball court. Rentals & 1 pet allowed. Close to trails, Queens Park, skytrain, shopping & schools. **Measured by Keyplan/strata plan = 1,085 sf.

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$599,900

606-1135 Quayside Dr.

• 2 bedrooms + den, 2 bathrooms, 1132 sq ft • Popular Victoria Hill • Corner unit, surrounded by windows • Large 136 sq ft balcony • S-SW exposure • Bedrooms on opposite ends • Den is an ideal office • Laundry room w/ tons of storage • Hardwood floors, fireplace in living room • Concrete building - outdoor pool, hot tub • Gym, 2 guest suites, lounge w/ kitchen, bike room

208-85 Eighth ave.

$529,900 • 2 bed, 2 bath in Glenbrooke North • Beautiful kitchen w/ island, undermount lighting, granite counters • Spa master has two c set D ble nks in ensuite throom • Cov ba ny, bar qu a owed New a er Low strata fee, central location • Located on quiet side of the building • Visitor parking, bike room, kids play area & courtyard • Parking stall, locker, 1 dog/cat & rentals allowed

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$369,900 • Sub-penthouse at Parkridge • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 997 sq ft • Corner unit - plenty of natural light • Concrete building, very convenient location • You don’t need a vehicle living here • 2 balconies - one open & one enclosed • Facing west & north • Insuite laundry & shared laundry • Live in caretaker • No pets, no rentals, 19+ age restriction • Parking & locker

$849,900

• 1241 sq ft & 300+ sq ft balcony • Top floor on the river side of the building • Amazing views • Huge open floor plan • Overheight ceilings • C2C Lofts is a concrete building • Units like this are rarely available • Laundry room • Nook / den • Large walk-in closet in master bedroom • 1 parking stall, pets allowed • Located in the heart of Downtown New West

$589,900

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1129 sq ft • Nice river views • Many upgrades throughout • Gas fireplace in living room • Good sized balcony off living room • Master with full ensuite bathroom & large closet • Plenty of windows & natural light • Anchor Pointe is a well maintained concrete building • 2 parking stalls, storage locker • 100% rentals allowed • Across the street from the boardwalk

211-12 K de K Ct.

$529,900 • 1 Bedroom + Den, 984 sq ft • Den could be a 2nd bedroom • 2 balconies • Open concept floor plan • Large updated kitchen • Laundry room, gas fireplace • Spacious bedroom w/ walk in closet • Common rooftop patio & amenity room • Dockside is a great building • Steps to the boardwalk • Pets allowed, 1 parking, locker & visitor parking

107-708 Eighth ave.

$335,000

• Huge 1 bedroom - 796 sq ft • 430 sq ft private patio & garden • Massive living room w/ gas fireplace • Separate dining area • U at k chen & bathroom •B m w h sliders out to patio • 2 cats allowed - no dogs • Strata fee includes heat, gas & hot water • Parking stall & storage locker • Workshop & lots of street parking • Great Uptown / Moody Park location

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$849,900

• The Peninsula - Stunning views • 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1265 sq ft • Bedrooms each have spa-like ensuites iling, wall to wall windows hen high end Gaggenau a an • Large deck off living room & mas b oo 2nd ck t guest bedroom & g room • Exquisite porcelain tiles throughout • Geothermal heat & A/C • Concierge service, gym, hot tub, bike storage • 2 parking stalls, locker • Pets & rentals allowed

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$589,900

404-3 K de K Ct.

• Live right on the water • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + loft, 1446 sq ft • 575 sq ft private rooftop deck • 3 level t floor condo G s fir ace, soaring overheight c ng uge pantry attached to kit h Balc y o oth bedrooms Insu l dr 2 pets allowed - 15 kg / 33 lb max • 7 rentals allowed - currently 4 rented • 1 parking stall, visitor parking & guest suite • Great building w/ excellent strata council

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• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1275 sq ft • Riviera is a well run 3 tower strata • Beautiful wood floors throughout • Entryway features a spacious tiled foyer • Master is large w/ lots of closet space • Insuite laundry & large insuite storage room • Situated at the front of the building • Skytrain & train noise is minimal • Gym, indoor pool, sauna/steam room, guest suite & more • 100% rentals allowed & two small pets

306-588 twelfth st.

$519,000

• Top floor, corner suite in the Regency • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 921 sq ft • Sliders off living room to a nice sized deck • Living room has vaulted ceiling • 9 foot ceilings throughout the rest of the home • Updated stylish guest bathroom • Spacious master bedroom w/ 4 pc ensuite • Nice open floor plan • Newer front loading washer & dryer • Parking & locker • Pets are welcome, limited rentals

407-10533 university Dr.

$329,900

• Top floor 1 bedroom + den • North facing overlooking the park • Beautiful french doors in den • Insuite washer & dryer • Nice laminate floors • No wasted space • Great building • Ultra convenient area • 2 dogs/cats allowed • 1 parking, 1 locker • Visitor parking, gym, sauna

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$549,900

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1184 sq ft • Ground floor unit • Lots of money spent on upgrades to the unit • High quality laminate floors • Beautiful renovated kitchen • New LG washer & dryer • Master bedroom w/ 5 piece ensuite - double sinks • Living room - gas fireplace & built in shelving • French doors out to large patio • 2 pets allowed, 1 parking, locker • Spacious dining area

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News NDP wins again – and steals Queensborough appear that people in New Westminster have once again placed their trust in the NDP to represent NewWestminster has them,”Whiteside said once again gone orange – but this time, that includes Wednesday. “I’m looking forward to getting to work Queensborough. on the many important isResults in the city’s two sues people raised with me provincial ridings – New during the campaign, from Westminster and Richhealth care to support for mond-Queensborough our small businesses, and – couldn’t have unfolded most importantly more differently working to enon election night. sure we come But, in the end, through the the outcome was COVID-19 panthe same: the demic safely and NDP candidates securely.” emerged victoriFor Queensous. borough resiIn NewWestdents, election minster, the night was a difNDP’s continued Jennifer Whiteside ferent story altodominance was New Westminster gether. never in doubt.

The RichJenniferWhitemond-Queensside, running in borough riding her first election had been billed following the reas one of B.C.’s tirement of forraces to watch – mer MLA Judy and the matchDarcy, continued up between Libthe New Demoeral incumbent crat tradition of Jas Johal and getting out front NDP challenger early and never Aman Singh Aman Singh did looking back.

Queensborough not disappoint.

In the end, On SaturWhiteside day night, Singh drew first emerged with 58.88% blood by taking a slim of the vote. Green challenger Cyrus Sy held on to lead over Johal after the first ballot box reported 19.56% of the vote, while back, but after that, it was Liberal Lorraine Brett a neck-and-neck night as came in at 16.14%. the two took turns taking “The results are unofficial, and while we will wait the lead.

As more and more polls for the final tally, it does Julie MacLellan

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continued reporting, however, Singh’s lead widened – and by late in the evening, it became clear that Singh would, in fact, emerge on top. In the end, Singh held a 932-vote lead, with 46.34% of the vote to Johal’s 39.46%.

Singh, in an election night statement, expressed his gratitude to all the people who took time out to share their views with him throughout the campaign.

“I’m focused on getting to work for the residents of Richmond-Queensborough. I am very grateful for all of the volunteers who gave their time to my campaign,” he said.

“As the first turbaned Sikh to be elected to the legislature, I am proud to be joining John Horgan and the BC NDP inVictoria and look forward to getting to work for my community.”

Johal told the Richmond News (the Record’s sister paper) there was nothing he regretted or would change about his campaign, citing the “orange wave” that rolled over B.C. He said the Liberals’ defeat was down to the fact his party “failed to renew” itself in the last three years.

“It’s not just Richmond, it’s the North Shore, Burnaby, the Tri-Cities.We simply have to renew.

“Look at the other ridings in Richmond; this was

NEW WESTMINSTER Lorraine Brett Benny Ogden Cyrus Sy Jennifer Whiteside Donald Wilson Total votes: 15,585

BC Liberal Party Conservative BC Green Party BC NDP Libertarian

2,515 647 3,049 9,176 198

16.14% 4.15% 19.56% 58.88% 1.27%

RICHMOND-QUEENSBOROUGH Earl Einarson BC Green Party Kay Hale Conservative Jas Johal BC Liberal Party Aman Singh BC NDP Total votes: 13,541

1,071 852 5,343 6,275

7.91% 6.29% 39.46% 46.34%

Preliminary results include all votes cast on election day and in advance voting.

They do not include absentee and mail-in ballots.

– Source: Elections BC way beyond me.”

The local results mirrored provincewide success for the NDP, which won 55 seats, with 45% of the popular vote.The Liberals took 29 seats, with 35.3% of the popular vote, while the Greens took three seats, with 15.3% of the popular vote.

For Sy, the Green result – both locally and provincewide – was a positive one.

“I’m very proud of the positive, community-powered campaign we ran in such a short time,” he said in a statement to the Record. “We built on the success we had in 2017 and maintained a secondplace result for the second election in a row.”

Sy said he was “over-

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“The results showed our message for more collaborative, evidence-based representation still resonates in NewWestminster,” he said. “I was thrilled that the BC Greens was able to expand its appeal off Vancouver Island and will have a caucus that will continue to hold the NDP government to account on the issues that matter most to British Columbians.”

The final seat count still stands to change, since a record number of mailin ballots have yet to be accounted for, and the counting of those ballots doesn’t start until Nov. 6.

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Community Halloween gets a new look in the face of COVID-19 Theresa McManus

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The Halloween spirit is alive and well in New Westminster – despite COVID-19.

Some highlights: DECORATING CONTEST The MasseyVictory Heights Residents’ Association wanted to give residents something fun and positive to do this Halloween season, so it decided to hold its first-ever Halloween house decorating contest.

“It’s really to engage people, to get people out and enjoy the spirit of Halloween,” said Kathleen Carlsen, vice-president of the residents’ association.

“They can go anytime – walk through the neighbourhood, drive through the neighbourhood.”

The group is inviting everyone – regard-

less of where they live – to visit the neighbourhood and check out the 13 entries in this year’s contest.

Between Oct. 26 and 31, people can vote online for Scariest House, Funniest House, Most Original House and Best Overall Theme.

A list of participating homes can be found at www.masseyvictory heights.com.

QUEEN’S PARK Queen’s Park is normally one of MetroVancouver’s hot spots for trick-or-treaters, with hundreds of kids descending on the neighbourhood on Halloween night.

“Some are participating, but with some obvious restrictions, and others are opting out for this year,” said Gail North, president of the Queen’s Park Residents’ Association. “We made a decision to both

post and send out to our email list the info from Dr. Henry on how to stay safe on Halloween, along with a few words that this year individuals and households will be making decisions based on their level of comfort.”

CITY EVENTS The City of NewWestminster is hosting a variety of Halloween-themed events (all COVIDfriendly) for children, families and teens, including a scary movie and a spooky youth skate, and sociallydistanced activities at the Queensborough Community Centre and the New Westminster Museum.

Details about the city’s Halloween Happenings 2020 are found at www. newwestcity.ca (search for Halloween 2020).

Steve Kellock, the city’s senior manager of recreation, said the city’s pro-

grams and services may look a little different this year – for example, you need to register in advance – in order to meet health guidelines.

TRICK OR TREATING It’s become a hotly debated subject, but what do the experts say?

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has recommended that people skip Halloween parties – big or small – this year to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But the BCCDC also serves up some suggestions for making trick or treating a fun – but safe – activity.

It’s recommended that residents who are giving out treats: hand out only sealed, pre-packaged treats; provide individual treats rather than offering a shared bowl; and wear a non-medical masks that cover their nose

and mouth when handing out treats. It’s also recommended that residents spend more time outside than inside, if possible, which could include standing outside their door to hand out treats so kids won’t need to touch the doorbell.

The BCCDC is also recommending folks get creative when handing out treats, such as using tongs or a baking sheet, or making a “candy slide” to provide more space.

For full guidelines, see www.tinyurl.com/BCCD CHalloween.

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Community It’s game on for Industry Arcade in New Westminster Theresa McManus

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Industry Arcade is hoping to provide folks with a rad escape from COVID-19.

City council recently approved a two-year temporary-use permit allowing East Van Amusements to temporarily run an arcade in its current warehouse space at 30 Capilano Way in the Braid industrial area.

“There is really nothing like it anywhere,” said owner Kyle Seller. “People are probably pretty desperate to do something.

I always tell people I am COVID-phobic; I am very concerned about COVID. When I did this, I wanted it to be the safest thing you could do indoors.”

In the few weeks Industry Arcade has been open, the business has been a hit

with customers.

“People send us emails and they are like, ‘we are so excited!’” said Seller, who runs the arcade with his wife, Amanda. “I get it – you’ve been stuck in your house for six months, you get your own space and you are super stoked.

Your kids? They probably won’t forget it. So it’s rad.

This could be one good memory that they’ve had during COVID.” Industry Arcade aims to provide a safe, COVIDfriendly facility for families or trusted bubbles.

“We have a very strict policy of 10 people,” Seller said. “It’s COVID – and that’s all we are comfortable doing. Period.”

Customers rent the space in two-hour sessions, during which time they have it all to themselves. Alcohol isn’t permitted, but customers can

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completely different experience.We really just wanted to try and please everyone.We didn’t follow any sort of genre of game.”

East Van Amusements, which opened in 2013, had been leasing arcade machines to restaurants, pubs, the film industry and other businesses – un-

til COVID. Some of East Van Amusements’ customers closed their businesses, while others removed the machines to create more space.

“It’s pretty harsh when you are making 2% of what you used to make,” Seller said of the impact of COVID on his business.

“It’s hardcore.”

After deciding to pivot and open the arcade – and getting the green light from city council – it took a bit of work to get the warehouse space into shipshape for Industry Arcade.

Along with cleaning up the space, Seller displayed his collection of old TV sets and neon signs to create a sort of art installation in the industrial space.

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Adults in their senior years have coped better emotionally with the pandemic compared to people in younger age brackets, according to research released recently from UBC. The research in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences states that adults aged 60 and up have done much better than younger adults (18 to 39) and middle-aged adults (40 to 59).

Based on daily diary data collected between mid-March and mid-April of this year, the researchers found that older adults experienced greater emotional well-being and felt less stressed and threat-

ened by the pandemic.

“Our findings provide new evidence that older adults are emotionally resilient despite public discourse often portraying their vulnerability.We also found that younger adults are at greater risk for loneliness and psychological distress during the pandemic,” said Patrick Klaiber, the study’s lead author and a graduate student in the UBC department of psychology.

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It may not quite be back to business as usual at Century House, but the local seniors centre is still finding ways to ensure older adults have a chance to connect.

Century House is now offering “social pod” times where four friends can meet in a physically distanced way, but it’s also continuing to offer a variety of online programs and workshops through its Octopus initiative. All of the sessions for folks aged 50 and older will take place on Zoom.

Here are some of the upcoming online offerings at Century House.

CREATIVE WRITING Fridays – Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 and 20 (10:30 a.m. to noon) Liz Orme, a semi-retired high school English teacher with 30 years of classroom experience, will lead a four-day exploration of different creative writing genres: memoir, non-fiction, short fiction and poetry. Each Exploring Writing session is literature-based, beginning with an example of the selected genre written by a published author, followed by writing time where participants can experiment

with different writing techniques and prompts.

“If they are interested, participants will be invited to share their work, via read-aloud, with others in the class, thus gaining some listener-response,” said an overview of the program. “Theoretically, each session will have two samples and two blocks of writing/sharing time, but that will depend on participant preferences. … If you’ve always wanted to ‘write that book,’ this is the place to start. Participation at all four sessions is expected.”

Along with 30 years of classroom experience, Orme has co-authored three multi-genre textbooks with Oxford University Press and has dabbled in writing fiction and poetry for many years.

Register in advance for this program at www. tinyurl.com/CHExploring.

EMAIL WORKSHOP Wednesday, Nov. 4 (1 p.m.)

Have you wondered about the difference between Outlook, Firefox and Google? Joy St. John will lead a Email Confusions and Frustrations workshop where you’ll learn about their safety, and how to send an email with an attachment, open an email with an attach-

ment and delete emails that are no longer needed.

“Joy St. John has the knowledge, experience and capability to help a peer who is having problems with the subject of staying connected in our ‘new normal’ world or having problems understanding how to deal with all those emails they receive or send,” said an overview of the workshop.

LIFESPAN Thursdays – Nov. 5 to Dec. 3 (1 to 2:30 p.m.)

Wendy Parry will facilitate Lifespan, a five-week course in which participants will explore how human development changes across our lifespan.

“We will explore several developmental theories and the lived experience, and will look at human development in the context of biological, physical, emotional, cognitive, contextual and cultural influences. Emphasis will be placed on adulthood and the aging process.”

Parry recently retired as an instructor in the faculty of applied community studies at Douglas College. Lifespan runs for five weeks, and participants are asked to participate all five sessions.

Register in advance for this program at www. tinyurl.com/CHLifespan.

After registering for any of these free workshops and/or programs, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

“Don’t forget when you get the confirmation you will look for the words ‘click here to join,’ click there a few minutes before the session,” said the notice. “For programs that are more than one week, you can use the same link for all of the dates.”

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Families are bound to have a hoot at this month’s Super Saturday at Fraser River Discovery Centre.

Super Saturday is a series of public programs featuring a different Fraser River topic each month.

All ages are welcome – and costumes are encouraged – for this month’s Super Saturday, which falls on Halloween.

“This Halloween, we are celebrating Halloween by taking a closer look at one of the spookier bird species of the Fraser River – the owl,” said Stephen Bruyneel, director of external relations and development. “Come and join us to learn fiendishly fascinating facts about some of the owls that live in the

Fraser Basin.You can also transform a pumpkin into the coolest owl in town, create a personalized Halloween goodie bag and learn how to make some tasty treats for the Fraser’s birds that you can hang up outside your home.”

Super Saturday is on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. It’s free with paid admission to the centre, which has a variety of exhibits, hands-on attractions and displays.

COVID-19 safety protocols are in place, so please pre-register at www. tinyurl.com/FRDCOwl. GARDEN TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY A community learning garden will begin to take shape in Queensborough over the coming year.

The City of NewWestminster, in partnership with the province’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, GROWcery Food Network Society and the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association, is creating a community therapeutic garden in Queensborough.

The garden aims to provide work experience and skills training in carpentry and landscaping for up to 12 eligible participants, while also contributing to food security in the area.

“The community learning garden is an important project for the Queensborough neighbourhood, as it provides skills and garden therapy for some of our most vulnerable populations,” Mayor Jonathan Cote said in a news release. “I’m thankful to the province for their help in funding the garden, as well

as to our community partners for managing the program as it progresses.”

According to the press release, food insecurity has increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing with it homelessness, increased hunger, anxiety and stress for those affected.

The city has leased a portion of Ryall Park to the GROWcery Food Network Society, who, in partnership with the Canadian Horticultural Society, will manage the program and garden.The garden is located near the Mazarine Lodge supportive housing project.

“We are excited to be offering job preparedness to our participants by providing tangible skills training and imparting food growing skills concurrently, all within the context of a space designed to enhance

mental wellbeing,” said Jeremy Dyson, program manager for GROWcery Food Network Society. “We believe the legacy left behind by the program will be immeasurable.”

Program participants will be working on constructing the community learning garden over the next 48 weeks. Following construction, which is anticipated to be completed in July 2021, the community garden plots will be available to the Queensborough community.

For more information, go to www.newwestcity.ca/ therapeuticgarden.

GIVING CIRCLE Fraser River Discovery Centre has launched its annual year-end fundraising campaign a little earlier than past years.

The Giving Circle offers different levels of support,

which include differing levels of supporter benefits such as annual passes and tickets, free entry to events and engagement activities at the FRDC. All donations come with an official tax receipt.

“COVID-19 has had a big impact on our revenues this year, given that we had to cancel most school programs, engagement events and celebrations,” said Stephen Bruyneel, the centre’s director of external relations and development.

The Giving Circle campaign runs until the end of the 2020. For more information or to donate, go to www.fraserriverdiscovery. org/givingcircle.

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Haunted House Cancellations It is with a heavy heart that we must regretfully cancel our annual haunted house tradition at our Kerrisdale and Burnaby Crest stores due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. We hope that you will be able to enjoy a spooky Halloween Eve without us this year, but most importantly, a SAFE ONE.

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Physical Distancing: Please remain 2 metres from others.

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