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ELECTION 2022

Incumbents, newcomers join civic race

Community First names full team; Progressives announce first school board candidate Theresa McManus

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Community First is running enough candidates to fill most of the seats on city council and school board in the 2022 civic election campaign.

More than 60 people attended the nomination meeting for the city’s newest civic political party last Wednesday at Centennial Lodge, where a slate of candidates put forward by the party’s nomination committee was acclaimed.

Incumbent councillor Patrick Johnstone will run as the party’s mayoral candidate. Incumbent councillors Chinu Das, Jaimie McEvoy and Nadine Nakagawa got the party’s nod for council, as did new candidates Ruby Campbell,Tasha Henderson and Bereket Kebede.

On the school board front, Community First

will support incumbents Dee Beattie, Gurveen Dhaliwal and Maya Russell, as well as new candidates Marc Andres, Elliott Slinn and Cheryl Sluis.

“I’m really excited by the team that’s come together,” Johnstone said in a news release. “We bring diverse perspectives and experiences, but we’re all united by one thing: we love New Westminster and want to make sure it continues to be a livable, welcoming place for everyone.”

Community First is supported by local NDP politicians, including New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian, current MLA JenniferWhiteside, former MLA Judy Darcy and former MP and MLA Dawn Black, as well as the New Westminster and District Labour Council.

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Grade 8 students from Fraser River Middle School visited the city’s works yard last week. Students had a chance to get inside a garbage truck and use the joystick to tip cans (above), as well as watch a demonstration of how tow trucks can safely upright a flipped car — among other displays and demomstrations for Public Works Week 2022.

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Upfront CENSUS 2021

Tower living on the rise in New Westminster The Record is taking a look at the changing face of the city, as seen in the latest census data

Julie MacLellan

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More people in New Westminster are living in taller apartment buildings and fewer in single-family homes, according to the latest census data.

Statistics Canada data from the 2021 Canadian census shows 36,100 “occupied private dwellings” in New Westminster, up from 32,705 in the previous census in 2016 — about a 10.4% increase.

The proportion of single-family homes has dropped in that time, from 15.3% in 2016 to 13.8% in 2021.

Significantly more people are living in apartment buildings of five or more storeys — which accounted for 32% of dwellings in 2016 but 34.7% in 2021.

Apartments in buildings of fewer than five storeys made up 34.8% of dwellings in 2021, down from 32% in 2016.

All told, apartments in buildings accounted

for 69.5% of dwellings in New West in 2021, up from 68.5% in 2016.

Other dwelling categories included: Ð Semi-detached house: 0.6% in 2021, the same as 2016 Ð Row house: 5.7% in 2021, up from 4.9% in 2016 Ð Apartment or flat in a duplex: 10.2% in 2021, down from 10.6% in 2016 FEWER SINGLE-PERSON HOUSEHOLDS Fewer people in New Westminster are living alone than they were five years ago.

The 2021 data shows 36.7% of households were a single person, down from 38.3% in 2016.

Two-person households now make up 34.2% of households, compared to 33.4% in 2016.

The number of households with three people remains fairly steady, at 13.7% in 2021 compared to 13.4% in 2016.

Four-person households, meanwhile, now make up

MOVING ON UP: New Westminster’s ever-changing skyline makes the latest numbers from the federal census no surprise: More New Westminsterites are living in taller apartment buildings and fewer in single-family homes. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

10% of the population, a slight increase from 9.6%

in 2016.

The proportion of

Move over, boomers — millennials are now the city’s largest generation Julie MacLellan

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Millennials have officially outstripped baby boomers as the largest generation in New Westminster.

Statistics Canada just released new data from the 2021 census, including a breakdown of population by age.That data shows millennials now account for 21,655 of New Westminster’s 78,915 residents, or 27.4% of the population.That’s up from 2016, when they accounted for just 23.4% of people living in New West.

The number of boomers, meanwhile, has trended in the opposite direction.There are now 18,435 boomers in New West, or 23.3% of the population — down from 27.4% in 2016. (See demographic definitions at end of story.)

Generation X, meanwhile, accounts for 20.8% of the population (16,415 residents), down slightly from 22.4% in 2016.

At the same time, the proportion of children in the city has remained steady. In 2016, there were 6,195 children under the age of 10 living in New

West; in 2021, that number was up to 6,780. As a percentage of the overall population, however, that means very little real change: 8.7% in 2016 and 8.6% in 2021.

WHO’S WHO Statistics Canada defines millennials as those with birth years 1981 to 1996, or those aged 25 to 40 in 2021, and baby boomers as those born from 1946 to 1965, or ages 56 to 75 in 2021.

That leaves Generation X as those born in the intervening period, 1966 to 1980, or those aged 41 to

55 in 2021.

Since Statistics Canada provides five-year age breakdowns, the numbers referenced above use the cohorts most closely aligned to those years: Ð Millennials: In the 2021 census, ages 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39. In the 2016 census, ages 20-24, 25-29, 30-34. Ð Gen X: In 2021, ages 40-44, 45-49 and 50-54.

In 2016, ages 35-39, 4044, 45-49. Ð Baby boomer: In 2021, ages 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-74. In 2016, ages 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65-69.

households with five or more people remains the

same, at 5.3%.

More people are hitting 100 years New Westminster had more centenarians in 2021 than it did five years earlier, Canadian census data shows.

The latest release from Statistics Canada shows there were 25 people aged 100+ in New Westminster in 2021: 20 women and five men. In the previous census in 2016, there were just 20 centenarians, all women.

The same trend holds true across the region.

The Vancouver census metropolitan area (which encompasses the areas from Langley to Lions Bay) had 820 centenarians in 2021, up from 740 in 2016 — an increase of 10.8%.

The province of B.C. had 1,515 folks aged 100+ in 2021, up from 1,325 in 2016 — a 14.3% increase.

Canada-wide, the number of residents aged 100+ rose from 8,230 in 2016 to 9,535 in 2021, a 15.9% increase.

In all cases, the increase eclipsed the population growth as a whole for the same time period.

Between 2016 and 2021, the Vancouver census metropolitan area saw a 7.3% increase in population; B.C. saw a 7.6% increase in population; and Canada saw a 5.2% increase.

– Julie MacLellan

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CITYPAGE THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS IN OUR CITY

GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK CHALLENGE Throughout the month of May, Mayor Coté and fellow mayors from across Greater Vancouver are challenging each other to raise funds to support the growing number of community members in need. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Challenge is a friendly competition to see who can raise the most dollars per capita this month and help bring a greater awareness of food insecurity right here in our own neighbourhoods.

You can contribute and help New Westminster win this challenge by amplifying social media messages from @VanFoodBank and @jonathanxcote on social media with #MayorsChallenge and by donating online at mayorschallenge.foodbank.bc.ca (tax receipts are automatically issued via email).

OUTDOOR MOVIE SURVEY: WESTMINSTER PIER PARK 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A choice of four movies is posted for the community to choose from for the Westminster Pier Park 10 Year Anniversary event. The movie with the most votes will be shown on the Westminster Pier Park festival lawn, June 17, 9:30 pm. Take the survey by May 31, newwestcity.ca/pierpark10

NEW WESTMINSTER TOWING AUCTION By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, the City of New Westminster Towing and Storage Service will dispose of the following vehicles, by public auction, to recover the towing, storage, legal and other costs associated with the disposal of each vehicle.

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The public auction will be conducted either on line or in person on June 4, 2022, at the City of New Westminster towing & storage compound located at 420 Boyne Street, New Westminster, BC. The auction will be conducted by All City Auctioneers Ltd. www.allcityauctioneers.com | 604-514-0194

ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE: CANADIAN FILM PREMIERE As part of Century House's “Bridge Together: Pathway Through Loneliness Project” and BC Seniors’ Week, view this new social isolation and loneliness documentary. Panel discussion with the filmmaker and special guests to follow. Screenings: • Century House (50+ years): June 8, 1:30 pm; Register at 604.519.1066 • Massey Theatre (All Ages): June 9, 6:30 pm; Tickets at masseytheatre.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, May 30 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by Council Meeting Council Chamber, City Hall Meetings held electronically and open to public attendance.

INFILL HOUSING PHASE ONE: REVIEW SURVEY Housing choice is important to us! Laneway houses provide much needed rental housing in our city, while infill townhouses are often more achievable to own than single detached houses.

The City is looking to refine the Infill Housing Program by reducing the cost of these projects, speeding up the approvals process, and encouraging more energy efficient buildings.

Do you have thoughts or ideas about how the city can encourage more laneway houses and townhouses? Take our short survey and share your thoughts by June 7, 2022. beheardnewwest.ca/infill-housing

NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing waived under S. 464(2) of the Local Government Act MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 AT 6:00 PM

Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City Hall

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8323, 2022 for 817 St. Andrews Street NOTICE OF WAIVER:

Notice is given under s.464 (2) of the Local Government Act that Council has waived the holding of a Public Hearing respecting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8323, 2022. This bylaw will rezone 817 St. Andrews Street from Single Detached Residential Districts (RS-1) to Comprehensive Development District (817 St. Andrews Street) (CD-17). The CD-17 Zone would allow a triplex with a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.75 and a height of 7.62 m. (25 ft.), which is consistent with other forms of infill housing, such as duplexes, in the city. Parking for three vehicles would be accommodated in carports at the rear of the property.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

From May 19 to May 30, 2022, except May 23, 2022, copies of the proposed bylaw and related material are available for inspection at Legislative Services, City Hall 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices This bylaw was given first reading on May 9, 2022, and will be considered for third reading on May 30, 2022. The meeting will be open to public attendance and broadcast live on the City’s website. It can be viewed by going to www.newwestcity.ca/council and clicking on the Council meeting in the meeting calendar.

Jacque Killawee, City Clerk

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Opinion MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Can political parties keep it together?

The recent takedown of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney from his party leadership is the latest example of some political parties finding it difficult to maintain unity in their ranks.

Kenney barely exceeded 51 per cent in a party members’ leadership vote, effectively forcing him to step down. Under the party’s constitutional rules he could have stayed on, but in terms of real politics Kenney knew he was done.

Essentially, Kenney was voted out because, even though he is a right-wing politician, he is evidently not right-wing enough for the United Conservative Party, and he accepted too willingly various public health restrictions during the pandemic.

The party will now go through with what will certainly be a divisive and likely bitter race to replace him. Candidates, after witnessing the fate of Kenney, will surely shift the party even further to the right.

But the Alberta situation is not unique.

The federal Conservatives are tearing themselves apart in their own leadership race, and the candidate seen as the mostly likely winner is aggressively pushing right-wing policies. It is entirely unclear whether the party can hold itself together under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership or whether it will split into different camps.

All political parties are essentially coalitions, and it appears, in some instances at least, it is getting more difficult to hold these coalitions together.

For example, it seems that social Conservatives and so-called progressive Conservatives can no longer get along in Alberta, and that may very well end up being the case regarding the federal Conservative Party.

South of the border, we are witnessing the two main political parties go-

ing through earthquakes of their own making.

The Republican Party appears to be in the midst of a civil war, pitting party members who are Donald Trump supporters versus those who are decidedly not. It is not entirely clear whether it can ensure longterm survival.

The Democrats are not nearly as consumed by internal warfare, but elements of it are emerging. If the party does not do well during the coming midterm elections, there may very well be an internal revolt against the Joe Biden administration (likely led by left-wing elements in the party).

While there is more evidence right now that rightwing parties are having the most problems when it comes to maintaining unity, left-wing parties are not immune from suffering the same fate.

The emergence of such things as defunding police, woke culture and an aggressive environmental protest movement can hive off support for progressive parties.

So far, the B.C. NDP government does not seem to have lost much support to these groups, but the longer it is in power, the harder it may find it to fend off these factions.

As for the B.C. Liberals, if they continue to be essentially shut out of urban and suburban areas when it comes to electing MLAs, it will be almost impossible to hold that so-called “free enterprise” coalition together.

Political discourse has become coarser during this pandemic, and traditional political alliances have weakened as tempers have frayed.The potential implications of this deteriorating situation could be dire for political parties and their leaders. Anyone doubting that should talk to Jason Kenney.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

Topic: The $789M Royal B.C. Museum rebuild “B.C. is NOT in need of a new museum! Period.

GET DOCTORS FOR THE PEOPLE OF B.C. Politicians get in and turn stupid. Sick of this government, people sleeping on the streets, no one can find a doctor.Time to vote for someone else.”

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The restoration of Irving House, one B.C.’s oldest buildings, revealed a number of curious construction techniques and unearthed a few long-hidden artifacts. One exciting find came when a restoration crew removed siding from the back wall and discovered a cache of miscellaneous things between the siding and the lathing and plaster. Among the items hidden inside the wall for up to 125 years were some papers, including tickets from the steamer Reliance and notebooks outlining cargo and passenger charges dated 1864.

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New West Record THURSDAY, May 26, 2022

Letters How about putting the community first?

Editor: Is it just me, or does anyone else in New Westminster see an apparent contradiction between the name of the Community First civic party and its high ideals?

With a name like Community First, you’d think the group would put basic, local, achievable community goals first on its agenda.

Things like effective policing, thoughtful planning, well-maintained roads and sidewalks, and the provision of amenities like libraries, community centres and parks.

Instead, the party’s website outlines five priorities, only the fourth of which is “public services.” The other top issues for Community First include social, economic and environmental justice, reconciliation and decolonization and climate action and stewardship.

I can’t argue with these laudable ideas, of course, but in a small community like New Westminster, with a limited tax base, only so much can be achieved in these areas. Many of Community First’s lofty goals appear to belong more in the realm of senior governments with their broader reach and deeper pockets.

I believe what many people in New Westminster really want from their local government is to take care of basic issues they encounter in their daily lives — from roads and garbage

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pickup to libraries and swimming pools — in order to make the city a better place to live.

When it comes to the truly organic issues of the City of New Westminster, Community First might do better to focus more on the community, first.

David Lang, New Westminster

SAVINGS

Schools don’t seem ‘safe’ Editor: Re: New Westminster schools, NWPD forge new partnership, Record online.

I’m a senior, and I tend to get confused once in a while, but reading the comments from Maureen McRae-Stanger, the director of instruction and the safe schools co-ordinator for School District 40, in which she said that removing police liaison officers from schools hasn’t made schools unsafe, struck me as rather odd considering the fact that a multitude of New Westminster Secondary students (mostly female) recently walked out of class to protest what they called a “rape culture” at New Westminster Secondary complete with groping and threatening? And if I recall correctly, their main complaint was that no one in a position of authority was doing anything to stop it.

I would say thank you if the school board decided to do the right thing by putting police liaison officers back in our schools. No student should have to fear going to school!

Gary Tupper, New Westminster

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Upstairs hosts 2 large bedrooms, updated bath with ample storage & laundry room. 2 parking stalls included & large private storage room. 1 pet ok, no rentals.*Measured by Keyplan/Strata Plan shows 1107 sq ft

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33 1111 EWEN AVE

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988,000

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679,900

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161 PIER PLACE

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1,250,000

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Beautiful bright & spacious, 3 bdrm + den, 1518 sf* end unit townhome overlooking park with peek a boo mountain views. Features a lovely open plan, laminate floors, main floor with high ceilings, kitchen with Peninsula, quartz counters, stainless steel applcs, 3 good sized bdrms & closets up and office & side x side double garage down. *Size by Keyplan/Strata plan = 1450 sf

1,398,000

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This lovely family home features hardwood floors, gas f/p, updated kitchen & baths, newly refinished good height basement, double windows, newer furnace, flooring, paint, lighting & more. Updated electrical, plumbing, fence & single garage. Quiet street close to Skytrain station, Elementary school, parks & shopping. Must be seen! $

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907 2ND STREET

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Home with great potential. Great 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 3 level, 2100 sq ft home with river views, high unfinished basement, covered and open decks, attached single garage, private back yard, 6000 sq ft lot. Good location close to parks, shopping, school and Skytrain station.

352 SIMPSON STREET

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645 sf, 1 bdrm + den, SW facing suite w/city, park & river views in “Parkside” located in Victoria Hill.

Features 9’ ceilings, open layout, new laminate & tile floors, quartz counters, SS applcs, 5 burner gas cooktop, panoramic windows, covered private balcony, “Nuheat” heated bathroom floors, walk in closet & more! Den is perfect for a home office, extra storage or nursery. Fantastic amenities w/concierge, outdoor pool & hot tub, fully equipped gym, Guest Suites, party rooms, bike storage, visitor parking & gardens! 1 parking stall & 1 locker. Close to Queens Park, transit, schools, shopping & restaurants. Pets & Rentals ok!

343 CHURCHILL

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1,425,000

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Well maint’d & loved, 2 level, 18 year old, 1405 SF, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, heritage style home on quiet family friendly cul-d-sac close to parks, schools, shopping & recreation.

This lovely home has open plan maple kitchen, laminate floors, high ceilings on the main floor, crown moldings, gas f/p, front & back patio/decks, beautifully landscaped & private backyard, 2 open parking spots, 12’ x 8’ storage shed, crawl space storage & more. Great layout and location for a young family.

Spectacular river & mtn views from this well maint’d, 2330 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow on a quiet street in the Heights close to parks, schools, shopping & transit. Features hardwood floors, recessed ceilings, wood burning f/p, large windows & rooms sizes, tons of storage, suite potential, single carport, fenced yard, updated sewer & water lines, furnace, h/w tank, dishwasher & 10 yr old roof. Huge 6710 sf lot perched up high for maximum redevelopment potential *Note: Irregular lot size - Frontage 35”; Rear approx. 74’; Side approx. 120’

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Sports Salmonbellies return to action for 2022 season Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

The New Westminster Salmonbellies Senior A Lacrosse Club is gearing up for what could be an “odd” season in the Western Lacrosse Association.

The Salmonbellies will open their 2022 season on the road when they play the Victoria Shamrocks on Friday, May 27 and the Nanaimo Timbermen on Saturday, May 28.Their first home game at Queen’s Park Arena is on Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m., when they’ll take on the Burnaby Lakers.

“We will be very competitive. … The offense is good.The goaltending is excellent,” said general manager Ray Porcellato.

“We will be at the top end of the league, in my opinion.”

After the 2020 and 2021 seasons were cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the players are anxious to play — and Porcellato hopes the community comes out to support the team.

“It’s not just the gate and how much money it means to us. It’s more about a good vibe in the building and just a fun experience for them,” he said. “The guys feed off it when there is a good crowd. It always makes it better.”

The Salmonbellies recently announced they had added goaltender Zach Higgins to their lineup. Higgins, currently the starting goaltender for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, has played for the Brooklin Lacrosse Club in Ontario’s Major Series Lacrosse in the summer but is heading

west for the 2022 Western Lacrosse Association season.

The team also announced the WLA had approved a trade between the ’Bellies and the Coquitlam Adanacs, which will bring brothers Jeff and Travis Cornwall, who both have extensive National Lacrosse League experience, to New West in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2023 junior draft, plus third and fourth picks in 2024.

Jeff, 30, is returning to the ’Bellies, where he played three seasons as a standout defender and transition player from 2014 to 2016;Travis, 32, last suited up for the Maple Ridge Burrards in 2019.

“That was a good deal.They are excellent players and seasoned professionals,” Porcellato said. “The deal actually is about this year, but it’s more about next year.Travis Cornwall is coaching the Poco Junior lacrosse team so he will be in and out. He will play probably like 10 games for us and then playoffs and the Mann Cup.” Porcellato said Haiden Dickson, Jordan McBride and Mitch Jones will provide good offence for the team. Jones was injured for part of the Vancouver Warriors’ 2022 season, but Porcellato said he’s on the mend and will be “ready to go.”

Justin Salt, Jimmy McBride, Quinn MacKay, Jason Jones and Brendan Ranford are among the returning players suiting up for the ’Bellies this season. Former Senior A Salmonbellie Ilija Gajic is also returning to the team, as is Drew Belgrave.

“We have a player on Colorado that I traded for as well —

BACK IN ACTION: The New Westminster Salmonbellies — seen against the Nanaimo Timbermen during Senior A action in 2019 — kick off the season with away games this week. The first home game is June 2. PHOTO RECORD FILES Jordan Gillis,” Porcellato said.

“Anthony Malcom, he is going to be busy doing some extra work like camps and clinics in Albany, NewYork, where he plays in the NLL, but he will be home in June so he will get 10plus games in.”

Porcellato said the team will be “very strong in net,” with Higgins set to hit town this week and backup goalie Neil Tyacke looking “pretty darn good” in practices.

Newcomers to the ’Bellies lineup include Colton Clark (who last played for the Nanaimo Timbermen in the WLA); draft pick Haiden Dickson, who has played the last two years for Calgary in the pro league; and rookies Koby Noda, Connor Ev-

ers and Finn Stark.

AN ‘ODD’ YEAR IN THE WLA Porcellato noted WLA teams are losing a number of players to the Senior B league, where clubs are trying to build teams to win the Presidents Cup. On top of that, he said players with contracts in the Premier Lacrosse League (field lacrosse) are prohibited from playing summer box lacrosse in Canada.

“It’s not just New Westminster that is dealing with these issues,” he said. “It’s league wide.”

So, what does that mean for the ’Bellies in 2022?

Several ’Bellies players have signed Senior B cards, including Logan Schuss (Ladner Pioneers), Jeff Cornwall (Ladner Pioneers), goalie Alexis Buque

(North Shore Indians), Brandon Goodwin (North Shore Indians), and Sam Clare (Ladner Pioneers) – meaning they won’t be able to suit up for Salmonbellies this summer.

Mike Messenger has been signed by the Chrome Lacrosse Club in the PLL, which will finalize its roster after its training camp.

Kevin Crowley and Will Malcom were both scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery on May 17, but Porcellato said they were expected to be healthy in time to get in the four games needed to make them eligible to play in playoff and Mann Cup games.

“It’s just an odd year,” he said.

See www.salmonbellies.com for all the ’Bellies news.

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City Connelly back in trustee race Continued from page 1 executive committee, but the NWDLC has its own endorsement process,” said Community First chair Cheryl Greenhalgh in an email to the Record.

“We think our candidates have values that align with the labour council, and are likely to be endorsed.”

Greenhalgh said Community First expects its candidates to be members of the NDP. When voters go to the poll on Oct. 15, they’ll be able to vote for one mayor, six councillors and seven school trustees. Community First is running enough candidates to fill 13 positions as it’s only running six candidates for school board.

So far, the only nonCommunity First candidate to announce for the school board race is incumbent trustee Danielle Connelly, who will be run-

ning on the NewWest Progressives slate once again.

HOW COMMUNITY FIRST CAME TO BE Several of the Community First candidates ran under theTeam Cote slate in the 2018 election, including Das, Johnstone, McEvoy and Nakagawa for council and Beattie, Dhaliwal and Russell for school board. During the last election, the labourendorsed slate ran a mayoral candidate, six councillor candidates and five trustee candidates.

Mayor Jonathan Cote announced on Jan. 1 that he would not be seeking re-election in this fall’s civic election. Other members of Team Cote who won’t be on the ballot this fall include Coun. Mary Trentadue and trustees Anita Ansari and Mark Gifford, who decided not

to seek re-election.

Longtime councillor and labour-endorsed council candidate Chuck Puchmayr issued a statement to the Record last week saying he has not made a final decision about whether he will be seeing an eighth term on council.

In December, Johnstone and Dhaliwal were among the community members who helped found theTogether NewWest civic party, which soon renamed Forward New West after its initial name conflicted with a branding campaign previously launched by the Downtown NewWestminster Business Improvement Association. It has since de-registered with Elections BC. Community First then held its founding annual general meeting on April 28.

New West Record THURSDAY, May 26, 2022

CITYPAGE THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS IN OUR CITY

CITY COMMITTEES: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The City of New Westminster has volunteer opportunities available for the following Grant Committees:

Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City Hall

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Applications for the Grant Committees must be received by Legislative Services no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. To apply online or download an application form, as well as for additional information regarding each Committee, including the length of term and mandate, please visit newwestcity.ca/committees.

For further information, please contact Legislative Services at 604-527-4523 or by email at committees@newwestcity.ca.

MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 AT 6:00 PM

Public Hearing waived under S. 464(2) of the Local Government Act MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 AT 6:00 PM

Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City Hall

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8324, 2022 for 337 and 339 Keary Street NOTICE OF WAIVER:

1) Community Economic Activators 2) Community Livability and Social Equity 3) Social and Cultural Vibrancy

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8309, 2022 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8310, 2022 for 328 Second Street WHAT ARE THESE BYLAWS ABOUT?

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) and Heritage Designation Bylaw applications have been received for 328 Second Street (shown in bold on the adjacent map) to protect and restore the existing 1889 house. In exchange the HRA would allow subdivision and construction of a new 207 sq.m. (2,235 sq.ft.) infill house.

The heritage house would be on a 341 sq.m.

(3,674 sq.ft.) lot and the new infill house on a 417 sq.m. (4,488 sq.ft.) lot. The primary Zoning Bylaw relaxations proposed through the HRA include lot sizes (both lots), density and parking location (heritage house), rear yard setback for the house and porch projection (heritage house) and width of the lot for the new infill house.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

From May 19 to May 30, 2022, except May 23, 2022, copies of the proposed bylaws and related material are available for inspection at Legislative Services, City Hall 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices

HOW CAN I BE HEARD?

• Written submissions by email, post, or dropping off at the mailbox on the north side of City Hall are welcome and encouraged.

• Speak at the meeting by computer, smart device or phone via Zoom: 1. Computer, Smartphone or Tablet: go to www.newwestcity.ca council#JoinAMeeting, and click or tap the Meeting ID button 2. Phone: Call 778-907-2071. Enter Meeting ID: 655 9404 5919, followed by # • Speak in person at the meeting. A mask is recommended.

Starting at 8:30 am on May 19, 2022, register online at speakers.newwestcity.ca, or contact Legislative Services to comment, register to speak, or make an appointment: Phone: 604-527-4523 Legislative Services Department, Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Written comments received by 5:00 pm, three business days before the meeting will be included in the agenda package. Later comments received until the close of the hearing will be distributed on table at the meeting. All comments are published.

Jacque Killawee, City Clerk

Notice is given under s.464 (2) of the Local Government Act that Council has waived the holding of a Public Hearing respecting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8324, 2022. This bylaw will rezone 337 and 339 Keary Street from Single Detached Residential Districts (RS-1) to Comprehensive Development District (337 & 339 Keary Street) (CD-96). The CD-96 Zone would allow an infill townhouse development with a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 1.00 and a roof peak height of 10.67 m. (35 ft.), which is consistent with infill townhouse zoning and development permit area guidelines as well as other infill townhouse projects in the city. Off-street resident and visitor parking (10 spaces total) would be accommodated in attached garages and parking pads.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

From May 19 to May 30, 2022, except May 23, 2022, copies of the proposed bylaw and related material are available for inspection at Legislative Services, City Hall 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices This bylaw was given first reading on May 9, 2022, and will be considered for third reading on May 30, 2022. The meeting will be open to public attendance and broadcast live on the City’s website. It can be viewed by going to www.newwestcity.ca/council and clicking on the Council meeting in the meeting calendar.

Jacque Killawee, City Clerk

NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing waived under S. 464(2) of the Local Government Act MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 AT 6:00 PM

Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City Hall

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8325, 2022 for 122 Eighth Avenue NOTICE OF WAIVER:

Notice is given under s.464 (2) of the Local Government Act that Council has waived the holding of a Public Hearing respecting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8325, 2022.

This bylaw will rezone 122 Eighth Avenue from Single Detached Residential Districts (RS-1) to Comprehensive Development District (122 Eighth Avenue) (CD-97). The CD-97 Zone would allow a duplex with a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.60 and a height of 7.62 m. (25 ft.), which is consistent with other duplex zones in the city. Parking for two vehicles would be accommodated in carports at the rear of the property. Secondary suites would not be permitted.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

From May 19 to May 30, 2022, except May 23, 2022, copies of the proposed bylaw and related material are available for inspection at Legislative Services, City Hall 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices This bylaw was given first reading on May 9, 2022, and will be considered for third reading on May 30, 2022. The meeting will be open to public attendance and broadcast live on the City’s website. It can be viewed by going to www.newwestcity.ca/council and clicking on the Council meeting in the meeting calendar.

Jacque Killawee, City Clerk

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12 THURSDAY, May 26, 2022 • New West Record

Opinion FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Call for good community journalism is loud and clear steady stream of readers seeking out copies to take with them — a flow of people that did not let up I’d never have guessed throughout the whole day. that the sound of a steel It had been a while since newspaper box creaking I had been front and cenopen and smacking shut tre on publication day and could be so pleasant. But witnessed newly in a first week printed papers on the job full change hands. of pleasant surWhen I started prises, that was out in comone of the hapmunity news pier discoveries. as a reporter in Just outside the FraserValmy window at ley three dethe offices of the cades ago, I made Burnaby NOW, friends with the NewWestminMark Falkenberg distribution peoster Record editor ple and would and Tri-Csee the new ity News there edition of the weekly I are boxes holding the latworked for get loaded into est print edition of the pavans behind the office and pers. Early on Thursday, taken to stores and carbundles of newly printed copies arrived for distribu- rier pickup points. Later, when I worked for a daily tion and were loaded into inVancouver, I would ofthe boxes.This brought a Mark Falkenberg

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ten watch with satisfaction as a customer at a corner store would buy a copy of the paper I had helped create the night before.

For the last several years, though — particularly during the worst of the pandemic — for one reason or another I would seldom see that important transaction as the final product reached the reader.

Of course it is a daily part of the job for community news organizations to keep continual tabs on online readership and shares and clicks, but it is by nature one step removed from real flesh-and-blood readers.

So the wham of the newspaper box door last week was a gratifying reminder that the desire, the need, persists for the kind of storytelling that

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community media strives to create. Not just in the print editions, of course — though having started in community papers decades ago, pre-internet, I have an incurable devotion to newsprint — but also in the online face of local news organizations.

Regardless of how it has made its way to readers, local news hasn’t had an easy couple of decades.

As noted by the Local News Project, 466 local news operations — most of them community newspapers — closed in 332 communities across Canada between 2008 and this year.The launch of 192 local news outlets during that span helped offset that, but the loss is still deep.

Yet local news remains as important as ever — perhaps more important

The desire, and need, persists for the kind of storytelling that community media strives to create

than ever. Like their bigger cousins that for decades dominated daily news coverage, community news organizations offer a crucial defence against the online tide of disinformation, hate and extremist lunacy that has only too easily oozed in to fill the void left by changing business models, tighter newsroom budgets and scarcer resources.

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For one thing, outsize tech companies that have sucked in billions in revenue at the expense of smaller organizations that gather and publish news, are beginning to be made to pay more of their fair share. For another, the desire is strong for evenhanded, compelling coverage of the issues affecting our lives.That is something that will not change — and it’s something I am reminded of every time that newspaper box clangs open and shut.

Mark Falkenberg is editor of the NewWestminster Record, Burnaby NOW and Tri-City News.

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City High school launches pilot project for universal washrooms Julie MacLellan

jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca

NewWestminster Secondary School will be converting two existing gendered washrooms to universal facilities in a pilot project this fall.

The project is being spearheaded by School District 40’s SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) team.

Kai Smith, the district’s SOGI lead, told trustees at the May 10 board meeting that the provision of safe, non-gendered washrooms was among the concerns raised by students through work with the school’s GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance).

Smith cited recent Ipsos polling data showing 4% of youth identify as transgender, non-binary or not male or female — which would amount to about 80 students at NWSS. Plus,

they said, a recent consultant’s report in the district showed more than 28% of students identify as LGBTQ2S+ — or more than 560 students at the high school.

Providing safe washroom spaces is just one way the district can help meet its goals of inclusivity and equity, Miriam Schellenberg, an NWSS vice-principal and the school’s SOGI lead, told trustees.

The plan will convert two existing washrooms, one male and one female, located across from the foods room on the main floor of the high school.

In July and August, the washrooms will be renovated to become gender-neutral — including the provision of taller stall doors for greater privacy, walls to enclose the urinals in the existing male washroom, the addition of

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Community Yes, that was the anvil salute you heard

Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery continued itsVictoria Day tradition

Theresa McManus

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The doors to Queen’s Park Stadium may have been closed, but some folks still found a way to watch a longstanding New Westminster tradition on Victoria Day. The Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery continued its tradition of celebrating the reigning monarch and the memory of QueenVictoria at the annual anvil salute.The 21-shot anvil salute took place inside Queen’s Park Stadium at noon on Monday, May 23.

“It’s a tradition in New West.They have been doing this as long as I have lived here,” said JuneWitty, who moved to NewWest in the 1980s. “It’s interesting. It’s something you don’t see.There are not many traditions left in life.”

Witty and other residents, young and old, watched the tradition from outside the chain-link

fence around the stadium.

Some folks could be seen climbing through shrubs to get an unblocked vantage point from where they could view the loud and smoky tradition.

During the ceremony, members of the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery place gunpowder between two anvils, igniting it from a distance.When ignited, there’s a massive boom and the anvils blast apart.

Longtime NewWest Maura Boguski attended the event with her daughters and grandchildren.

Her family came to New Westminster in 1874 – not long after the anvil salute began.

“I am just really pleased that we have it,” she said from the spot on First Street where her family found a spot to view of the anvil salute. “It would have been nice to have been able to go in.”

Jerry Dobrovolny, captain of the Ancient and

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Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery, said there’s some question as to whether “continuous firings” occurred in the mid-1800s, but it’s been done continuously for well over 100 years.

“The only year they didn’t fire was 1901, the year that QueenVictoria died,” he said. “The battery set up, but they stood at attention and were silent that year.”

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its streak going throughout COVID by doing the annual salute onVictoria Day – but without an audience in Queen’s Park Stadium.

When the battery met in early 2022 to discuss this year’s event, it wasn’t sure what COVID protocols would be in place come May, Dobrovolny said, and felt the most prudent approach was to do the salute in a closed stadium rather than plan a bigger event and then have to

scale back.

“It’s a volunteer group of limited capacity and limited means,” he said.

“Our focus is to keep the tradition going of the salute.”

Dobrovolny said dozens of people watched Monday’s anvil salute through the fence.

“I feel badly, and I apologize that people wanted to come into the stadium; we wanted them to come into the stadium too,” he said. “We know that it means a lot to people, and we hope that we can get back to normality.”

According to Dobrovolny, the group purchased insurance in 2021 and 2022 for a closed-stadium event, so that was a condition of its insurance.

NewWestminster began doing the salute in 1859 in honour of QueenVictoria, who named the City of NewWestminster after the part of the London where Parliament is located – Westminster.

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Family caregivers are crucial to seniors’ care Margaret Coates contributor

I bet that you or someone you know is offering care to a friend or a family member.

According to the Family Caregivers of British Columbia, 26.5 per cent of our population is made up of caregivers. Most caregivers are providing their service free, and this contributes billions of dollars to our economy annually.

It seems that most of us at some point will take on the role of caregiver when a loved one or a friend needs support.

The month of May marks Family Caregiver Awareness Month. As the FCBC says, “Please help to make some noise and increase awareness of unpaid family and friend

caregivers. Reach out to your networks – family, friends, neighbours and workplaces.”

Why do we need to raise awareness? The answer is that caregivers are often unrecognized, unsupported and underappreciated.

But the role of the unpaid caregiver cannot be underestimated. According to the Canadian Association of Retired People, in a recent survey called Supporting the Supporters, Unpaid Caregiving in Canada: “This unpaid labour estimated at $25 billion annually is being shouldered by millions of Canadians, over one million of whom are over age 65.”

It has been estimated that the economic value of unpaid caregivers who

look after seniors can further save Canada’s healthcare system up to $31 billion annually.

During COVID-19, much more caregiving fell on already beleaguered seniors as programs and services were curtailed because of provincial health orders. At the same time, supports for caregivers such as respite or day programs and supports from family and friends were restricted because of the pandemic.

Many caregivers reported increased mental and physical health issues.

Despite these issues, seniors rose to the challenge.

Family caregivers are often a relative or friend who provides care and support to someone living with disease, disability or frailty due to aging.Women are

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Caregivers may also provide personal care such as bathing, hygiene, mobility assistance, dressing and assisting with eating. Or they might provide supports like phone check-ins, companionship and emotional care, med-

ication management and light housekeeping.

Or caregiving can entail providing other housekeeping support such as preparing meals, running errands and performing yard work. Some caregivers might also provide financial aid and support.

Now, as the pandemic wanes, programs and services are opening again to assist caregivers.

A caregiver could try getting some support through caregiver support groups.

Many people in need of support may not have a family member or friend who is able to step in, or the health-care system may not be available to assist.

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Fraudsters are getting more sophisticated: RCMP Graeme Wood

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The BC RCMP federal policing prevention and engagement team says seniors are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated and evolving frauds and scams.

“Based on recent reports from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and a rise in financial crime complaints to police, it’s evident that criminals continue targeting B.C. seniors through several forms of scams,” RCMP wrote in a May 17 statement.

The Canadian AntiFraud Centre reported in 2021 it received 106,875 reports of fraud and is on pace for a similar figure in 2020 (29,294 to April 30).

However, while in 2021

$380 million was lost in reported fraud cases, to April 30, 2022, $163.9 million has been lost (which is an annual pace of $491.7 million).

And much of the money is never recovered; in 2021, just $3.35 million was recovered with the centre’s assistance.

The RCMP team has identified four types of scams that are presented to seniors in various forms.

EMERGENCY OR GRANDPARENT SCAM In this scam, suspects contact seniors, claiming that their family member or grandchild was involved in an incident, or criminally charged with an offence, and that a fee or fine would be required for the release of the family member.

EXTORTION SCAM This scam often uses recorded messages where the fraudsters claim to be a representative of a federal government entity, or a major organization, and that the victim’s social insurance number or other personal information has been linked to a crime.

The scammers then demand a payment with the threat of arrest or imprisonment, and may request other personal information that could be used for further identity theft.

BANK SCAM Criminals use so-called bank investigator scams to contact the victim claiming to be a financial institution, or a credit card company representative who is investigating unauthorized activity on their

account.They request details about the victim’s credit card, bank account, or online banking info.

PRIZE SCAM This scam is said to be especially common for targeting seniors as the scammer informs the victims that they have won a lottery or sweepstake, even though they had not entered to win, or purchased a ticket at any point.The victim is then told to make a required upfront prize collection fee or tax payment in order for the winnings to be released.

According to the the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, doing the following can prevent scams: Ð Don’t be afraid to say no or hang up on a caller. ÐVerify the caller’s claim to represent a specific or-

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ganization. Ð Don’t provide personal information over the phone. Ð Be wary of upfront fees. Ð Protect your computer by updating passwords and being cautious of email solicitations and pop-up links.

Police recommend contacting your local police agency if you or a friend or family member have been a target of a suspected scam.You can also contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.tinyurl. com/ReportFraudCanada.

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GOGOS CRAFT SALE WHAT’S HAPPENING? The Royal City Gogos are hosting their 11th annual Artisan Crafts for Africa Sale — in a brand new location. This year’s event is happening on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the entry foyer of New Westminster Secondary School at 820 Sixth St. Janine Reid, who founded the Royal City Gogos in April 2009, said attendees will enjoy a day filled with warm smiles in a huge venue where there’s lots of room to circulate and browse for fun products — all the while raising money for a great cause.

WHAT WILL I FIND? New to this year’s sale is a vintage section with

carefully curated collectibles. The sale will also feature experiences and consumables sections.

“There you can enrol in a craft class, subscribe for monthly garden flowers, order a charcuterie board or gaze at the sun with an astronomer,” said a notice about the sale.

“There’s always something new in store.”

Attendees will also find the high-quality signature items and new and uniquely creative items that have delighted customers for 11 years: textiles and fashions, a plant and garden section, totes and bags, African baskets, fur gnomes made from upcycled fur and much more.

WHAT ARE THE GOGOS RAISING MONEY FOR? All proceeds from the sale go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, where 90% of the foundation’s money goes to community-based projects in 15 countries in Africa. The money supports African grandmothers who have undertaken the nurturing, safety and education of some of 17 million children orphaned by AIDS. HOW MUCH MONEY HAVE THE GOGOS RAISED THROUGH THE YEARS? “We just had our 13th anniversary and celebrated donations of $686,156,” Reid said. “This is life-changing money, and will have funded critical support for grandmothers and orphans on their path to resilience and self-determination.”

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Continued from page 17 if you can afford it. Don’t be afraid to try their support – check the internet for a caregiving support business near you.

According to the CARP survey, caregiving is provided mostly to older Canadians, and the need will grow as the number of seniors requiring care will double in the coming

years. At the same time the pool of potential caregivers will shrink.

CARP says that there is an urgent need to support caregivers now and in the future.They have recommended that there be a refundable caregiver tax credit, tax-deductible home-care expenses, and national home-care standards and sustainable

Ukraine, Reid said it’s important for people to know that Africa is still in great need of the community’s support.

“The combination of AIDS and COVID have strained resources at the community level. Moreover, the war in Ukraine is predicted to cause dramatic food shortages,

hunger and poverty in Africa. This has the potential to increase the incidents of domestic violence and create conditions for the further spread of AIDS,” she said.

“Royal City Gogos members are giving personally to Ukrainian causes, but our fundraising work is still focused on Africa,

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Your answer might be nothing – and on the surface, you’re right. Whether you’re reading it in print, on a laptop or on a smartphone, there’s no cost to access our journalism.

tising messages on what seems like every surface, that trust in advertising is vital.

through a few clicks of a mouse. Enough ads on less trustworthy sites can be bought cheaply enough to have a similar result to But there’s got to be more to it than just results. After all, local merchants can reach what we can do.

The difference – the thing that a Google ad or a social media post can’t do – is in building up your community.

But really, you have paid for this article – through your attention. More specifically, through the attention you’re paying not to these words, but to the advertising you’re seeing around them, on this page or on our website.

The advertisers you see in these pages or on our website are building community by supporting the mission of local news.

Our advertisers – the people who pay the salaries of everyone who works here – pay us for your attention, to highlight their products and services, to build their brands, to bring you into the store for their sale this week or to encourage you to call them or visit their website, to attend their concert or event.

Their support makes it possible for us to cover what’s going on at city hall, in your kids’ school, with your local sports team, in the courts and on your street.

They make it possible for us to build up our community by supporting hundreds of local organizations and events with hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind advertising support and publicity.

The advertisers you see in these pages or on our website are building community by supporting the mission of local news.

Their support makes it possible for us to cover what’s going on at city hall, in your kids’ school, with your local sports team, in the courts and on your street. They make it possible for us to build up our community by supporting hundreds of local organizations and events with hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind advertising support and publicity each year.

Which means the best way you can support us is by supporting them. This isn’t just helping us – it’s helping yourself. Your support creates a virtuous circle: the more you support those local businesses you see in our pages and on our site, the better they do, and the more they’ll be able to do for you – more products, better hours, and improved service – and for your community, with even more support for local teams, events and charitable causes.

They do this because advertising in local newspapers and local news websites continues to be a powerful and cost-effective marketing platform – and that’s because of your trust in us. According to research conducted by our national association, News Media Canada, Canadians trust ads they see in newspapers and on their affiliated websites more than the ads in any other medium, from social media to other interThanks for your attention to these words, net websites to radio and TV. In a world local customers with greater precision than and for your support of the local businessdrowning in increasingly dubious adveres who make them possible. anyone thought possible a few years ago

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Shop local – with local media You might have seen this message more than once on your Facebook feed:

It’s a substantial part of most news sites’ audience.

“When you buy from a small business, you’re not helping a CEO buy a third holiday home. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy his team jersey, moms and dads put food on the table.”

But that traffic just simply isn’t enough to make money from that audience at an individual site level – and Facebook, by stacking thousands of those communities together, can.

Or this one: “Amazon doesn’t sponsor your kid’s ball team!”

Facebook is an incredibly powerful force for building community, especially right now during the COVID crisis.

But in the same way that Amazon doesn’t sponsor your “When you buy from a small business, kid’s ball team, Faceyou’re not helping a CEO buy a third book doesn’t employ holiday home. You’re helping a little local journalists girl get dance lessons, a little boy his and the dozens of team jersey, moms and dads related support put food on the table.” staff that your local media outlet does.

It doesn’t sponsor But there’s a certain sense of irony when community non-profit groups and events you consider where you’re reading those with hundreds of thousands of dollars in messages – on Facebook. You know, that free advertising every year. little local company out of Menlo Park, It’s going to take a conscious effort California, that brought in $117 billion in for local readers and local advertisers to revenue and $39 billion in profit last year. include their local media outlets in their Meanwhile, local media outlets – local marketing plans if they want them to still businesses who have been working, living be here to perform those essential commuin and supporting the communities they nity services. serve for decades or even centuries – find In short, please shop local – with local themselves still out in the cold when it media. It’ll do you and your community comes to local advertising. good.

Local media outlets have long had a conflicted relationship with Facebook.

The COVID-19 crisis from which we are still emerging has reinforced our awareness of the need to support our local communities, in a world that has become increasingly global and digital.

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Community New Ukrainian arrivals get a helping hand Pop-up clinic connects newly arrived residents with services Theresa McManus

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A pop-up clinic for Ukrainians settling in Canada is just one of the reasons why New Westminster feels like home.

When Alina Novytske immigrated to Canada from Ukraine three years ago, she had to travel from office to office to get the documents she needed to start her new life in Canada.When Novytske’s mother-in-law arrived from Ukraine last week, they had to wait in lineups for hours and hours to get her a social insurance number.

Novytske accompanied her mother, who has just arrived in Canada, to a pop-up clinic on May 19 where she was able to access some of the documents she’ll need to live and work in Canada, such as a social insurance number and MSP. “For my-mom-in-law, for a SIN number we wait so many times,” she said of her recent experience.

“You need to take a queue at 7 a.m. in the morning and wait in the rain.”

Novytske said her mom, Valentyna Berezhna, is grateful to be in Canada, where her two granddaughters live.

“So she’s happy,” Novytske said.

Hosted by Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, the pop-up clinic provided the personal touch to Ukrainians who have recently arrived in B.C., fleeing the war in their homeland.Volunteers from the community were on-site to provide guidance and to translate, if necessary.

A mobile outreach team from Service Canada, Service BC, ICBC and Fraser

Health set up in Holy Eucharist Church’s office and offered services to temporarily displaced Ukrainians.

Rev. Mykhailo Ozorovych of Holy Eucharist Church had learned about a similar event fair or pop-up clinic in Victoria and lobbied to have one in New West as soon as possible. He said BC Services took the lead and reached out to other service providers.

“Everyone was very eager. …. And here we are,” he said. “We have over 50 people registered.”

Immigrants normally have to travel from office to office to obtain documents and information, he said, so the pop-up event allowed displaced Ukrainians to access multiple services in one location.

“If you have ever done any of those documents you know how long it takes,” Ozorovych said.

Holy Eucharist Church is a hub for members of the Ukrainian community, including those who have been displaced from their homeland by the current war.

“We already have over 200 people – 280 – that we have helped,” Ozorovych said. “One way or another we help them, whether it’s with financial, housing, flights, jobs – or just job or just housing or just financial or just advice.They somehow have worked with our staff here at the church.”

The pop-up event is just one component of the church’s resettlement program for temporarily displaced Ukrainians. Other services include helping out with housing, transportation, and employment skills.

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Are bicycles covered under my home insurance?

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There are many factors that will determine how often you need to have your teeth cleaned. For the average patient with good oral hygiene habits, dentists recommend check-ups every 6 months. Regular cleaning can help to identify gum disease, screen for other oral diseases and can be an opportunity to discuss ways to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Professional cleaning by a hygienist cleans your teeth in ways home care cannot. Special tools are used to remove stains and hard deposits like tartar and calculus that your toothbrush can’t remove.

Your hygienist will discuss habits like smoking and high-sugar diets that can have a negative impact on oral health and will lead to needing more frequent professional care. A patient with gum disease can require cleanings every 3-4 months, sometimes even needing advanced care with a Periodontist (gum specialist). Talk to your dentist today!

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Insurance Myth: Bicycles are covered under policies for their full replacement cost.

Insurance Truth: Most insurers in Canada have a limitation on bicycles.

We sympathize with bicycle theft victims and urge people to check their insurance policy carefully as most insurers in Canada have a limitation on bikes or have no coverage whatsoever. For an extra premium, an insurance Rider insuring a specific bike, is available that you can add to your existing policy to cover your bike for replacement cost. An insurance Rider is also available for an extra premium that will cover your bike replacement cost anywhere in the world should it get stolen.

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Depending on your child’s age you can start with simple concepts to explain how money works, like showing how they can ‘trade’ one toy for another. You can also teach them about the value currency has by helping them understand the numbers on the dollar bills and what it represents. When they’re older you can start introducing an allowance.

I’m of the mindset, that chores are part of your duty to your family, but the child can ‘earn’ additional income by taking on additional tasks around the house. This teaches that money costs time, and they’ll learn to decide if it is worth doing the work to save up for what they want. Or you can introduce the concept of investing and earning interest on their savings by having them ‘invest’ their allowance with you for a few weeks to get more money at the end. Credit can be explained by allowing the child to purchase a toy now, but then they have to forgo the allowance for a longer period of time than it would have taken to save up for it on their own.

You can also choose what other values you are wanting to instill in your child. Will you teach them about giving to charity and helping those less fortunate? Should they save a portion of their allowance for larger purchases so that they understand the value of longer term saving? You can also show them how much of your income goes to purchasing the things that they are used to receiving for free, like housing, fuel in the car and food. The same lesson applies to things they find fun and how there’s a limited amount of money available for the things they enjoy without compromising fixed expenses. By adding a few expenses to these equations, like having them put gas in the car when they’ve started to drive, as they get older they will learn how to budget – a skill which will be a huge benefit as they get their first job and set into adulthood. For more information check out our podcast “It’s Personal Finance Canada” where we tackled this topic in more detail in episode 23: Financial Literacy for Kids.

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Arts & Entertainment The Must-Do List: 5 arts events to check out Where has May gone?

If you feel the month has gone by in a blur, you’re not alone.

But it’s not too late to take advantage of some of the arts and entertainment happenings coming your way over the next week.

ABRA CADABRA Mamma Mia! If you’ve been hankering to take a chance and become a dancing queen before you meet your Waterloo, then this one is most definitely for you. Join ABRA Cadabra for their interna-

tionally celebrated tribute to ABBA, onstage at the Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave.) on Friday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Find tickets and info at www.ticketsnw.ca.

LEADERS OF THE PACK If you’re a fan of girl groups from the golden era of pop, then this show needs to be on your agenda. Join Chicago-based rockers The Lovettes for Leaders of the Pack at Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave.) on Saturday, May 28 at

Outdoor art: Glass art by Violet Finvers is featured in the annual Art of the Garden show at Van Dop Gallery, coming June 4. PHOTO COURTESY VAN DOP GALLERY

7 p.m.The trio puts their own twist on hits from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s through the music of icons from the Andrews Sisters to the Supremes.

Find tickets and info at www.ticketsnw.ca.

LAST MONDAY AT THE MOVIES Join the Arts Council of New Westminster for the next instalment in its popular film series with a screening of Quickening at Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave.), coming Monday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Haya Waseem’s film of a Pakistani Canadian teenager whose two identities come into conflict when she falls in love with a classmate.Tickets are $9 general admission, or $8 for students and seniors.You can pay cash at the door or buy online at www.ticketsnw.ca.

HOUSE OF COMEDY Need a good laugh?

Well, duh. Of course you do. House of Comedy in downtown New Westmin-

ON SCREEN: Film lovers can catch Quickening on screen at Massey Theatre on May 30 for the arts council’s Last Monday at the Movies series. PHOTO COURTESY LEVEL FILM

ster (530 Columbia St.) has an array of tempting show options coming up.

You can catch headliner Kate Quigley May 26 through 29, a Laughter Zone 101 comedy showcase on May 27 and the finals of the Funniest Person With a Day Job contest on May 31.

Find tickets and all the info you need at bc.houseofcomedy.net.

ART OF THE GARDEN Ready to celebrate the arrival of spring?You can do so in artistic style at Van Dop Gallery next weekend.

The gallery is inviting folks in to its Art of the Garden show on Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You’re invited to stop in to the Sapperton gallery (421 Richmond St.) to check out the annual show

featuring new, original works of art, plus a special collection of unique glass pieces by guest artist Violet Finvers.The show also features work by Motoko Baum.

For information or to RSVP, email trudy@ vandopgallery.com or see www.vandopgallery.com.

Got an event for the Must-Do list? Email Julie, jmaclellan@newwestrecord. ca.

To that SPECIAL GRAD in your life We will be publishing a very Special Graduation 2022 feature on Thursday, June 16! Honour the special high school, college or university graduate in your family with a congratulatory message in this feature. This keepsake ad can be clipped out and saved in the family scrapbook and enjoyed for years to come!

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Redemption: Ursula, Jafar, Drizella and Anastasia, Hook, the therapist and the Evil Queen are at the heart of Brand New You, an NWSS musical revue onstage June 2 and 3. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Fairy-tale villains onstage in NWSS musical revue What would happen if you put six fairy-tale villains in a room together for a court-ordered therapy session? Can the most evil characters of all time ever truly be redeemed?

New Westminster Secondary School students are asking that question in a new musical revue, Brand NewYou! It’s onstage at the NWSS Theatre on Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 at 7

p.m.

The production is being staged by the high school’s Musical Theatre Foundations course, an all-ages, non-auditioned course that introduces students of all levels to the world of musical theatre performance.

Audience members can enjoy about 55 minutes of what’s being billed as “drama, dance breaks and deviousness” as the Evil

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The show features an original script accompanied by favourite Broadway songs.

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Artists raise $5,000 more for Ukrainian relief efforts

A second Artists for Ukraine fundraiser in New Westminster last month was a resounding success.

NewWest Artists held an art show and sale, including a silent auction, at the Massey Theatre on April 8 and 9.The end result? $4,725.42 towards the Help Us Help Ukraine fundraising drive being spearheaded by Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.

“Holding the event at the Massey was perfect, because obviously it is large enough to accommodate crowds, and the

ease of parking makes it accessible to so many,” Julia Schoennagel wrote in an email from the artists’ group. “Numerous people attended, and all were impressed by the variety of wares: paintings, photography, pottery, lanterns, Ukrainian Easter eggs, quilts and textile art, plus all sorts of beautiful piecework.”

Theatregoers at the Massey joined in the fun with some silent auction bids, and art lovers in attendance for an exhibition opening at the adjacent Plaskett Gallery also

stopped in.

The artists presented a cheque to Rev. Mykhailo Ozorovych of Holy Eucharist Cathedral.

HOW TO HELP There are three ways to donate to the Help Us Help Ukraine fund: Ð Send e-transfers to cathedral.nwe@gmail.com Ð Donate via Facebook at www.facebook.com/holy eucharistcathedral Ð Mail a cheque payable to Holy Eucharist Cathedral to 501 Fourth Ave., NewWestminster, B.C., V3L 1P3.

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Saturday, May 28th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships.

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The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work.

We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion! If you fit this description and you are prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become a part of BC Liquor Stores. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements: • • • • • • • •

Be at least 19 years of age Be able to legally work in Canada Be able to provide excellent customer service Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the public Be able to demonstrate aptitude for cashier and related duties, including calculations Be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 20-25 kg boxes Have a valid Serving It Right Certificate™ Complete a successful Criminal Record Check

BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB’s recycling program.

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Richmond News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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778-968-7843

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Exterior/Interior Specialist Many Years Experience.

Fully Insured.

Top Quality • Quick Work.

Free estimate.

604-724-3832

Int/exterior painting, power washing, general renos and fencing.

Call Kelvin 604-537-6139

FAIRWAY PAINTING Fully Insured 20 yrs. exp. • Free Est.

ARDEKA GARDENERS Power Rake, Lawn Care, Prune, Clean-ups • 604-876-8086

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A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations • RENOVATION WORK • WCB. 25% Discount • Emergency Repairs •

Jag • 778-892-1530

a1kahlonconstruction.ca

A1 TOP CANADIAN ROOFING LTD.

All kinds of roofing Re-roof, new roof & repairs. Shingle & torch-on Free Estimates 778-878-2617 604-781-2094

Call 604-

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Painting Specials

2 rooms for $400, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

We do all sorts of wood flooring and all types g of mouldings. g

778 -895-3503

PLUMBING

HEDGE TRIMMING SERVICE 778−230−5721 www.thehedgekeeper.ca

ROOFING

D&M PAINTING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

778-688-1012

Grow Your Business

25 years experience.

Free Estimates

Seabird Painting

604-710-1796

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD

bf#37309 778-322-0934

Find the professionals you need to complete your renovations in the Home Services section

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NEED IT FIXED?

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic#89402. Insured. Guar’d.

Fast same day service.

We love BIG & small jobs!

604-568-1899 goldenleafelectrical.com

25+ years Experience.

Fully y Ins’d. Lic’d & WCB Spring Clean-up Specials • Lawn Maintenance • Power Rake • New Sod & Seeding • Tree Topping & Trimming • Power Wash • Gutters • Patio’s • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Retaining Walls ys & Sidewalks • Driveway & Much MORE All work guaranteed Free Estimates

How to write a classified ad that works.

Kitchen & Bathrooms, all Tile, all Flooring, Drywall, Paint. ALL REPAIRS +More!

INT & EXT • 778-836-0436

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm.

• 24/7 /77 Service

604-437-7272

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

20 Year Labour Warranty Available

604-591-3500

Bros. Roofing Ltd. Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

604-946-4333

Writing an effective classified ad is easy when you use these time-tested principles.

• Use a keyword. Start your ad with the item for sale, service offered or the job title.

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New Roofing & Repairs.

Gutter Cleaning • $80 Free Est. • GLRoofing.ca

To advertise, contact Dawn

604-240-5362

DTJames@glaciermedia.ca

604-444-3056

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Home Improvement?

Refer to the Service Directory for all of your home improvement, decorating and gardening needs.

28 THURSDAY, May 26, 2022 • New West Record

WEEKLY SAVINGS! Prices Effective May 26 - June 1, 2022

100% BC OWNED AND OPERATED Choices’ Own Pasta or Tofu Salads

Sockeye ts Salmon Fillets

399 /100g

LOCAL from Fraser Valley

19949 2 /100g

Organic Broccoli Bunches

Previously Frozen

98/lb 14.37/kg

Brioche Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

from USA

499 6-8 pack

Beef Striploin Steaks 30.84/kg

Cotton Candy Grapes 10.98/kg

Organic Orange & Rainbow Bunch Carrots

Grass Fed, Value Pack

/lb

from New Zealand/Australia

2/ 400

498

1399

/lb

from Mexico o

from USA

New Roots Vitamins & Supplements

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade

20% off

499-599

2/600

Assorted Sizes

473ml - 500ml

946ml

+deposit+eco fee

Happy Anniversary, Choices Cambie Saturday, May 28th ONLY!

10% OFF

THE ENTIRE STORE,

INCLUDING SALE ITEMS

Anniversary sale is only available at Choices 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver Sale not available online

Kitsilano 604-736-0009 | Cambie 604-875-0099 | Kerrisdale 604-263-4600 | Yaletown 604-633-2392 Commercial Drive 604-678-9665 | Burnaby Crest 604-522-0936 | Abbotsford 604-744-3567 Kelowna 250-862-4864 | North Vancouver 604-770-2868 | South Surrey 604-541-3902 While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores.We reserve the right to correct printing errors. Product may not appear exactly as depicted. Buy One Get One Deals Not Available Online.