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A CLOSER LOOK: THE HEAT DOME, ONE YEAR LATER

Tracey’s Legacy: ‘She was a fantastic soul’

Extreme heat claimed 619 British Columbian lives last summer.Tracey McKinlay was one of them.

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he had a big smile, a wicked sense of humour and the kindest of hearts, and she has two sisters who miss her every day.

Tracey McKinlay was 61 years old when she died on June 28, 2021, in her New Westminster apartment. She was one of 619 British Columbians who lost their lives to the heat dome that caused record-breaking temperatures in many parts of the province between June 25 and July 1 last summer.

McKinlay’s sister, Jeanne Hansen, has set up a campaign called Tracey’s Legacy. It’s designed to raise awareness of the dangers of heat before the next major heat event happens and to provide practical assistance for vulnerable people when it does.

Hansen doesn’t want other families to have to live what hers went through last summer.

UNKNOWN DANGER t was the last week in June 2021.The temperature in New Westminster had topped 40C for a few days, and it didn’t cool down much at night.

Hansen and her other sister, Jane Armstrong, were both away when the heat started to rise.

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the peak of the heat — and, of course, she called to check on their third sister. McKinlay, who had schizophrenia, had an apartment in an independent-living building in uptown NewWestminster.

Armstrong has since moved to the Island but, at the time, she lived in nearby Glenbrooke North. She didn’t think of her sister being in danger at home; mainly, she was worried about McKinlay’s love of long walks.

She warned her not to go walking in the heat but suggested she head over to nearby Royal City Centre and sit in the air conditioning for awhile.

“We all live with regrets,” Armstrong said, her voice catching. “Twenty-twenty hindsight, I should have gone to her apart-

‘A GENTLE, KIND SOUL’: Tracey McKinlay, centre (with her family) died in her New Westminster apartment during last summer’s heat dome. In her honour, her family has set up Tracey’s Legacy, a campaign to help protect vulnerable residents during this summer’s hot weather. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED ment, regardless of if she said she was OK. I regret that I never went and got her and brought her back to our house. … Had I gone back to her apartment and brought her back to my house, she could be alive today.”

Hansen, too, lives with wondering what would have happened if she’d headed from Langley to NewWest to see her sister

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in person, or if she’d pushed harder for answers when she called McKinlay each day to make sure she was OK. “Her answer was always she’s fine, she’s good. I don’t think she had the capacity to understand what was actually happening to her, as many didn’t,” Hansen said.

McKinlay, like many others

who died in the heat dome, was particularly vulnerable. She’d been diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 19, and the medication she’d taken in the decades since the diagnosis had taken its toll on her kidneys. In the extreme heat, she suffered renal failure and died at home alone.

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in the community ‘Nobody had really any idea how dangerous it was’

Continued from page 1 The BC Coroners Service report on the heat dome deaths in B.C., released on June 7, found that heat-related deaths were higher among those with chronic diseases such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, depression, asthma, mood and anxiety disorders, and diabetes.

Two-thirds of those who died were 70 years or older; 56 per cent lived alone.

Both Hansen and Armstrong note the heat dome was unprecedented for the Lower Mainland, and no one truly understood the potential consequences — especially for those in vulnerable populations.

“Nobody had really any idea how dangerous it was,” Armstrong said. “We had no idea that she could potentially die from this, or that anybody could.”

Now the sisters want to drive the message home before the next heat wave:Take the time to check in on the vulnerable people in your life.

“A phone call isn’t sufficient,” Hansen said. “If you know your friend, neighbour, family member, loved one, is vulnerable, elderly, has health issues, you need to physically go to them.”

Had they gone to check on their sister in person, she said, they might have realized that the building she lived in, like many other older buildings, didn’t really cool down at night.

“It was stifling. It was like a convection oven,” Hansen said.

And she noted temperatures don’t have to be as extreme as last year’s to still be dangerous.

TAKING STEPS TO STAY COOL hen it comes to keeping people cool, simple actions can go a long way.

Tracey’s Legacy is collecting donations of items people can spare to pass on to those living in non-air-conditioned buildings: fans, portable air-conditioning units, spray bottles, misters.

They’re also reaching out to non-profit and privately run housing complexes to help provide information and raise awareness about the need to create cooling spaces within resi-

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dential buildings. Hansen points out that having on-site cooling spaces in lobbies or parking garages would help those who aren’t mobile enough to get to city-run cooling centres — or who, like McKinlay, might not know about those centres in the first place.

Individual residents might also not know how a few simple actions — such as taking cool baths or showers or wearing a wet shirt — can help to keep their temperature regulated; getting that kind of information out is part of what the sisters want to do through Tracey’s Legacy.

Hansen wants to make sure every building that houses an older or vulnerable population has a system in place to check on everyone who lives there.

“The people in Tracey’s building took that on, and they were awesome. Everybody was looking out for everybody else,” Hansen said. “They just needed a little more information.”

Looking out for each other is a communal effort, Armstrong pointed out.

“That’s our message: you’ve got to watch out for your people, your family, your neighbours,” she said. “Get to know your neighbours and your people, particularly older people, vulnerable people with mental health issues.”

TOGETHER: Tracey McKinlay, second from right, is pictured here travelling with her family. Her sisters have set up the Tracey’s Legacy campaign in her memory. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

she took out every day was given to that homeless man so that he had a meal,” Hansen said.

Since McKinlay’s death, her family has heard story after story from her neighbours of the times when McKinlay would lend a hand or give her own possessions away.

“If she found out it was your birthday, she’d go back down to her apartment, then come back up and give you a gift,” Hansen said — even if it was one of her own framed family photos.

‘A GENTLE, KIND SOUL’ “She was just a gentle, kind elping people look out for soul,” Armstrong said. “She each other seems fitting, made people laugh with her given who witty and dry McKinlay humour.” was.

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WHO’S TO BLAME? either Hansen nor Armstrong wants to point fingers and lay blame for their sister’s death.

Both sisters acknowledge there’s plenty of systemic responsibility to go around for the 619 families who lost loved ones last summer.

“I keep getting asked, who is to blame?” Hansen said. “Is it the government, is it the coroners’ office, is it ambulances, is it the building? The blame is either everyone or no one.We all take responsibility for it, or we let it go.”

Armstrong said nobody — including those in charge — really understood the consequences of the heat dome because it was so unprecedented.

“Now we know better. Now we know that this type of thing does actually happen in British Columbia,” she said. “Now it’s what can we do to protect and equip people to get through the next one, because it’s going to happen.”

As far as who’s at fault for her sister’s death?

“I don’t blame anybody, other than the whole world,” she said, with a half-laugh. “I don’t blame anybody in particular, other than this world is pretty broken in a lot of ways.”

Armstrong said the 619 Brit-

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ish Columbians’ deaths can be laid at the feet of climate change.

“The heat dome is just a symptom of the problem. Helping people stay alive during this summer’s heat dome when it comes, by getting them the fans and the cooling systems — that is great, but it still means treating the symptom. It’s not going to the root of the problem,” she said.

As she sees it, the solutions are both personal and political. At a personal level, she said, more people need to make the decision to live in ways that have a smaller impact on the environment. And, at a political level, governments need to act to put the brakes on the corporate decisions that are destroying the planet as we know it.

“I guess I’m asking for wisdom, praying for collective wisdom in the world, that we would make wise choices about changing the things we can,” she said.

“The immediate helping people that are going to face the hot summer, the small individual people; and then globally, what are we going to do as a country, as a world, to reverse the decades of really bad choices that a lot of the economy is based on?

“We need to get back to less harmful ways of living life, and hopefully the Earth will respond in a positive manner.”

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REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER’S 2021 ANNUAL REPORT Monday, June 27 at 5:45 pm

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The 2021 Annual Report for the Corporation of the City of New Westminster will be presented at a City Council meeting at 5:45 pm on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Written submissions and questions for consideration at the meeting may be dropped off in the mailbox on the north side of City Hall, attention to the Legislative Service Department, sent by e-mail to clerks@newwestcity.ca, or by mail to: Legislative Services, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Submissions received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 22 2022 will be included in the agenda package for the meeting. Later submissions will be presented to Council on table at the meeting. All submissions will be published.

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CURBSIDE GLASS COLLECTION Starting July 4, 2022, the City of New Westminster will begin collecting glass packaging in a new curbside collection program. Each single family home will receive one 27L grey box (to be delivered in June) that will accept non-refundable glass packaging, such as jam, sauce, or pickle jars. The curbside glass collection schedule will be different from the existing solid waste collection schedule; each collection zone will receive glass collection once every four weeks. For more information on the program, and to view the new collection schedules, please visit newwestcity.ca/glass-recycling

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TOT EXPLORERS (3 - 5 YEARS) Connect with the environment in a safe and enjoyable way. Build fairy houses, make rain art, hunt for insects, and learn about trees. Create nature collages and sculptures with materials found in the woods. On Friday, visit the local spray park (please bring a bathing suit and towel). Please dress for the weather and bring a healthy snack each day. This program runs every day August 8 - 12, 12:30 - 2:30 pm at the Queen’s Park Bandshell. To register, call 604.777.5100 or visit newwestcity.ca/register (ID# 152955) Continued on page 15

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Opinion MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

BC NDP still ride high in popularity The Teflon-like coating the BC NDP government has been adorned with for quite some time shows little sign of fading, if a recent poll by the Angus Reid Institute is any indication.

Despite a string of controversies, the poll released last week shows the NDP government continues to sail along atop public opinion.

While the poll found solid (69 per cent) opposition to the Royal B.C. Museum scheme (just four per cent strongly support it), it also showed the NDP is the current choice of 42 per cent of the voters compared to just 31 per cent for the BC Liberals.

More tellingly, many people are willing to stick with the NDP even though the government is failing those same people on the issues they rank highest in importance: cost of living, health care and housing affordability.

The government gets failing grades on all three issues (81 per cent on cost of living, 89 per cent on housing and 76 per cent on health care), yet these bleak numbers do not translate into more support for the BC Liberals.

This situation shows the public is still willing to cut the NDP government a lot of slack despite its performance in key areas.

It also shows just how much more work the BC Liberals have cut out for them as they struggle to regain credibility with the voting public.

New party leader Kevin Falcon’s job rating numbers are not good: just 23 per cent approve of his performance, while 44 per cent disapprove. A fairly high number (32 per cent) have not really heard of him, which gives him some potential room to boost his approval numbers as we draw ever closer to the next election.

But one other number in that poll must give the BC

Liberals pause for concern.

That would be the 10 per cent showing for the BC Conservative Party, and it is safe to say many people in that camp are disaffected or would-be BC Liberal voters.

Perhaps this situation explains Falcon’s boltfrom-the-blue announcement last week calling for not only the end of vaccine mandates for health care workers but also the reinstatement of unvaccinated health-care employees back into their jobs.

This represents the first time the BC Liberals have opposed a public health order since the pandemic began. Given that opposition to vaccine mandates runs highest in conservative segments of society, it is hard not to view this as nothing more an attempt to woo more conservatives into the party fold.

Allowing about 2,000 unvaccinated people to work in hospitals and longterm care homes seems rather risky. Absences among health-care workers are already running at about 10 per cent every week, about double pre-pandemic levels, and it is almost entirely because people keep contracting the COVID-19 virus.

Placing 2,000 unvaccinated people in workplace settings in hospitals and long-term-care homes would likely increase the COVID-19 case count.

The Angus Reid poll showed just six per cent of the population is concerned about the COVID-19 response from the government and public health, the lowest ranked issue of all.

The BC Liberals want to start putting some dents in the NDP’s Teflon coating, but I am not sure opposing public health orders that the vast majority of the population seem to back is the right way to go about that.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Editor: With so much negativity, killings and war news, I would like to share my good news story.

With such a nice sunny day on June 11, my hubby and I decided to go for coffee and a walk at New Westminster Quay.

It was a very busy day, but we managed to get a parking spot on Columbia Street. We took the overpass by the Wait For Me, Daddy memorial.

As we were walking up the stairs a young girl about eight years old stopped beside me and said, “These are for you.” She was holding a beautiful bouquet of yellow flowers.

I said, “Really, for me?” and she said “Yes” and handed the flowers to me.

I did say thank you very much, but it goes much further than that.

It made my day, and I have told many people about my story since.

I truly hope she and her family live in the area and will see my letter and realize how much it meant to me to see such kindness and thoughtfulness in today’s world.

May we all learn from this young person.

NewWestminster needs a strong police force Editor: I hope this latest violent crime in New Westminster, the armed robbery of the 7-Eleven store on 12th Street, has every New Westminster citizen thinking long and hard about what we can do to protect ourselves with so many brazen thugs roaming our streets.

And I also hope that every voter in the upcoming civic election will refrain from voting for any politician that wants to defund or hamstring our police force in any way, shape or form!

My fellow citizens, if you don’t already know for sure, please do your homework and ask these city council wannabes if they 100 per cent support our police services for their entire term in office. If they reply with anything other than they will 100 per cent always support our police services, please do not vote for them.

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Community Minister meets fear with love

Anti-LGBTQ vandalism at church hasn’t deterred Rev. Blair Odney Julie MacLellan

jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca

The two poster boxes that flank the large front doors of Queens Avenue United Church have rainbow backgrounds for a reason.

They’re a visible sign of the work Rev. Blair Odney is doing to ensure the church — not just this prominent New Westminster building at the corner of Sixth Street and Queens Avenue, but the church as a whole — moves towards becoming a truly inclusive space.

The Rainbow Chorus is a part of that mission.With the new community choir, Odney welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, many of whom have not found a welcome within the confines of traditional religion.

But Odney knows not everyone sees Christianity as he does. So he wasn’t entirely surprised when he got a call on June 14 alerting him to vandalism on those poster boxes. Someone, operating in broad daylight, had taken white glue and plastered their own signs overtop posters advertising an upcoming Rainbow Chorus concert and another church benefit concert for Ukraine.

The protest signs referenced “modern Sodom” and a couple of Bible verses, including Jude 7, which cites the “sexual immorality and perversion” of Sodom and Gomorrah.

“Now, some of the choristers have said, ‘This is not the New West I know at all,’ so this is an anomaly,” Odney said, noting he hasn’t received any hate or anti-LGBTQ pushback since he formed the choir in January and started rehearsing in March.

The choir members took it in

New Westminster residents are being invited to share the love at a pair of concerts at Queens Avenue United Church this week.

WELCOME: The poster boxes that flank the main Sixth Street doors of Queens Avenue United Church drew anti-LGBTQ vandalism (below). PHOTO JULIE MACLELLAN

stride when Odney emailed to let perpetrated in Jesus’ name, and this them know about the incident. is just one more example,” he wrote “One chorister wrote back, and in an email to the church’s board of she chuckled and governance. said, ‘As if the perHe reiterated the son who put that up message in conversathere would think that, tion with the Record ‘You’re right, we’ll stop over coffee. singing and we’ll be“You see a cross on come straight,’” he said the building, and you with a laugh. don’t know.The action But, even while he is pretty typical of what takes the episode with some franchises of the humour, Odney says faith believe, and so there’s a genuine and how do we differentiate serious conversation to that? Those rainbow be had. boxes are intentional.”

Protest: This message was left “When our culture is on the poster boxes outside the In fact, Odney said, still so confused about church. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED he’s glad the protest what the Jesus movesigns were posted — ment stands for, because of acts like because, if you want to talk to him this, we need to be clear about what about your purportedly “biblical” is really true about the Christian trareasons to oppose homosexuality, dition.Too much violence has been Continued on page 11

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RAINBOW CONNECTIONS On Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. the Rainbow Chorus of New Westminster makes its performance debut with Rainbow Connections.The new community choir is made up of members of the queer community and allies.

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The chorus will be joined by the Lynn Valley Voices Community Choir for the occasion.

Musical guests include the Queens Avenue United Memorial handbell choir, pianist Frank Zieginson and jazz pianist Dean Thiessen.

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Continued from page 9 he’s ready for you. Odney is well versed in the so-called “clobber texts”: those seven passages in the Bible that are frequently quoted as “proof” that homosexuality is a sin.

“The really important thing to think about when we approach the Bible is that the word ‘homosexual’ did not appear in any Bible prior to the 1940s. And that’s because the idea of homosexuality, as a human reality, didn’t show up until the 1800s,” he said.

Odney sees the writings of the Apostle Paul entirely differently than those who use Paul’s words to bolster anti-LGBTQ+ arguments.

Odney points out Paul wrote deeply about what it was to live in a natural state.

“Paul talks about that all the time. Paul didn’t know that homosexuality

was a natural state.That’s what we discovered in the 1800s. So we can’t apply Paul to what we know today. If scriptures aren’t in conversation with how God has revealed knowledge in the sciences, and biology, and if scripture isn’t conversation? Then scripture isn’t actually doing its job, in my mind,” he said.

“So the Bible can’t stand alone as the ultimate authority, especially with only seven texts.There’s only seven.There’s way more on how women are to be subjugated by men; there’s way more on the treatment of poor people; there’s way more on a whole bunch of other stuff.”

Odney has more — much more — to say on the clobber texts, and he’ll be sharing it at a special presentation on the subject during New West Pride

celebrations in August.

For now, though, he wishes only love for the person who left their message on his rainbow posters.

Because, in the words of one of his chosen prayers: “There are only two feelings: love and fear.”

“I saw the action as an act of someone afraid, and frightened people do stupid things,” he said.

If Odney has one wish for that person, it’s that they turn up at the Rainbow Chorus concert on June 26 and feel the power of love — from the Rainbow Chorus, from their guest choir and guest musicians, and from their host,Vancouver drag diva Carlotta Gurl.

“What I would love is if he came — he, she, whomever,” Odney said with a smile. “I would love that.”

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Congratulations Grads!

Rite of Passage ceremony honours Indigenous grads Indigenous high school graduates in New Westminster had a chance to experience a special Qayqayt Honouring and Rite of Passage Ceremony this year.

The ceremony, held

May 31 in the Grand Commons at NWSS, brought together 21 graduates: 20 from NWSS and one from the alternate POWER program.

It was the first time the ceremony had been held

since June 2019, after the COVID-19 pandemic put the tradition on hold.

Traditionally, the ceremony honours Indigenous students in transition across the district: from elementary to mid-

dle school, from middle school to secondary school and from Grade 12 to the next phase of their lives.

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The team worked to co-

ordinate a salmon feast dinner and a ceremony to honour the hard work and achievements of this year’s graduating Indigenous students.

The New Westminster school district provided some photos of the occasion. See below.

Congrats to the grads of 2022

SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE Welcome: Qayqayt Chief Rhonda Larrabee honours staff, students, families, community members and respected delegates with words of welcome to the unceded traditional territory of the Qayqayt First Nation. PHOTO COURTESY SD40

Celebration: A graduate was presented with a button blanket made by her Haida family members, and she was guided through a ceremonial dance as family drummed and sang. PHOTO COURTESY SD40

On behalf of the Board of Education and every staff member, both in our schools and across our district, we want to congratulate the grad class of 2022! You worked hard to build the foundations of knowledge, skills and experiences that will carry you forward.

We’re proud to have been part of your journey.

Moving on: Zyra Tanzola gives a valedictory speech. PHOTO COURTESY SD40

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An application has been received to rezone 1321 Cariboo Street from Multiple Dwelling Districts (Low Rise) (RM-2) to Comprehensive Development District (1321 Cariboo Street) (CD-95). The rezoning would allow the development of 15 secured market rental units in a five storey building with an overall Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 1.69. The proposal includes eight surface parking spaces and 24 bicycle parking spaces.

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From June 17 to June 30, 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

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• 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 June 17, 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.

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8348, 2022 for 616 and 640 Sixth Street NOTICE OF WAIVER:

Notice is given under s.464 (2) of the Local Government Act that New Westminster City Council waived the holding of a Public Hearing respecting Zoning Amendment Bylaw (616-640 Sixth Street – Text Amendment) No. 8348, 2022. A Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment application has been received to amend Comprehensive Development (616 and 640 Sixth Street) (CD-80) District. The existing zoning permits a 29-storey, mixed-use building consisting of 237 secured market rental and strata units, as well as ground-floor commercial space, and a total FSR of 6.46. A Development Variance Permit was approved in 2020 to convert 100% of permitted units to secured market rental. The amendment proposes to increase the total number of units from 237 to 338, for an overall FSR of 7.41. All units would be secured market rental, including 10 near-market housing units. The overall building height would remain unchanged, while the podium height would be increased from three to four storeys.

The tower floorplate would be increased from 689 sq. m. to 752.5 sq. m. The total number of proposed underground parking stalls would be decreased from 313 to 271 in exchange for measures that would reduce reliance on private vehicles.

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From June 17 to June 30, 2022, copies of the proposed bylaws and related material are available for inspection at Legislative Services, New Westminster City Hall 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices This bylaw was given first and second readings on June 13, 2022. Council will consider third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8348, 2022 for 616 and 640 Sixth Street at its City Council meeting on June 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.

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Glenbrook Ravine, June 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Community members are invited to remove invasive plant species. This is a family-friendly event, people of all ages and abilities can contribute.

No experience necessary. Tools are provided. Registration is not required, but a waiver will need to be signed. In partnership with New Westminster Environmental Partners (fb.com/the.nwep).

Learn more: https://iscmv.ca/events/glenbrook-ravine-weed-pull-june-2022

Newcomers are invited to a FREE intercultural festival and information fair, 11:00 am on June 25 at the Welcome Centre. Get info on health, jobs, financial programs, settlement services, and more. There will also be entertainment, children's activities, and an opportunity to make volunteer connections. This event is co-hosted with WINS Local Immigration Partnership. For more details, visit: newwestcity.ca/calendar-of-events/events/6666

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022 AT 6:00 PM

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

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8341, 2022 for 735 Eighth Avenue (Massey Theatre) WHAT IS THIS BYLAW ABOUT? The proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment would allow a Liquor Primary (LP) licence as a permitted use at 735 Eighth Avenue. With the recent purchase of the property by the City, the Massey Theatre Society has submitted a concurrent but separate event-driven LP licence application to the Province in order to continue serving liquor in conjunction with theatre performances and other artsrelated events, without having to apply for individual Special Event Permits for each event as in the past. The proposed occupant load is 1,819 persons (plus an additional 364 persons provided that they are solely in the Studio 1C gymnasium).

The site’s primary use as a theatre remains the same, and no additions or exterior building changes are proposed.

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Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8088, 2022, Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8089, 2022, and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8090, 2022 for 514 Carnarvon Street (Holy Trinity Cathedral) WHAT ARE THESE BYLAWS ABOUT?

As the City is the property owner, the public input process for the LP licence application will be conducted separately by the Province’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

Applications have been received for an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment, Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) and Special Development Permit (SDP) to facilitate the seismic upgrade and restoration of the existing cathedral at 514 Carnarvon Street, and legally protect it with a Heritage Designation Bylaw. The applications would also enable the development of a 30 storey tower with a density of 6.59 floor space ratio (FSR), which would include 285 residential units, 14 of which would be secured for rent at market rates. The development would include a new parish hall at the base of the tower, a public plaza, and a publically-accessible pedestrian pathway including an elevator and staircase connecting Carnarvon Street to Clarkson Street. The OCP amendment would change the land use designation from “Residential- Mid Rise Apartment” to “Residential – Tower Apartment”.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

From June 16 to June 27, 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

From June 17 to June 30, 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?

HOW CAN I BE HEARD?

Starting at 8:30 am on June 16, 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

From June 17 to June 30, 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 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.

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

• 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.

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

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Road Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 8347, 2022 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8351, 2022 for Surplus Road in the Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node

Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8339, 2022, Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8340, 2022, and Road Closure Bylaw No. 8350, 2022 for 108-118 Royal Avenue and 74-82 First Street

The Corporation of the City of New Westminster gives notice as follows:

The Corporation of the City of New Westminster gives notice as follows:

(1) City Council intends to adopt Road Closure and Dedication Removal (Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node) Bylaw No. 8347, 2022 to close the following highway areas to traffic, and to remove the dedication of those areas as highway:

(1) City Council intends to adopt Road Closure Bylaw and Land Disposition (Windsor Street) Bylaw No. 8350, 2022 to close the following highway area to traffic, and to remove the dedication of those area as highway:

(a) The 86.8 m2 portion of road running north from Blackley Street to Duncan Street identified as Area 1 on the drawing below (“Closed Road Area 1”). (b) The 404.9 m2 and 522.9 m2 portions of Blackley Street identified as Area 2 on the drawing below (“Closed Road Area 2”).

(2) City Council intends to sell fee simple title to Closed Road Areas 1 and 2 to QBT Properties Limited Partnership, as beneficial owner, and 1180532 BC Ltd. and 1117935 BC Ltd., as bare trustees and agents for QBT Properties Limited Partnership, in exchange for payment to the City of $1,090,000.00.

(3) Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held in order to allow the public to make representations to City council on the following proposed bylaws: (a) Road Closure and Dedication Removal (Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node) Bylaw No. 8347, 2022, the purpose of which is described above. (b) Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Blackley Street) No. 8351, 2022. This bylaw would zone Closed Road Area 1 as Comprehensive Development Districts (Mercer High Street) (CD-64) and Closed Road Area 2 as Comprehensive Development Districts (Neighbourhood Oriented Commercial and Residential Mixed Use) (CD-65). The road closure areas are not currently zoned and following the adoption of Bylaw No. 8351, 2022 and sale to QBT Properties Limited Partnership, the road closure areas would be consolidated with adjacent properties, which have the same zoning and would enable development of ground level commercial uses, with residential above in some locations.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS:

(a) The 404.7 square metres portion of road shown outlined in bold on the map (the “Closed Road Area”).

(2)City Council intends to sell fee simple title to the Closed Road Area to TPL Developments Royal Inc, in exchange for payment to the City of $1,580,000.00 (3)Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held in order to allow the public to make representations to City Council on the following proposed bylaws: (a) Road Closure Bylaw and Land Disposition (Windsor Street) Bylaw No. 8350, 2022, the purpose of which is described above. (b) Heritage Revitalization Agreement (108–118 Royal Avenue and 74-82 First Street) Bylaw 8339, 2022. This bylaw would facilitate the development at 108118 Royal Avenue and 74-82 First Street of a six to eight storey multiple unit residential building with 189 stratified residential units and a density of 3.29 FSR in exchange for the retention, on-site relocation, restoration, and protection of the Woods House (1890) at 82 First Street. The bylaw would also apply to the Closed Road Area following the sale to TPL Developments Royal Inc and consolidation with adjacent properties. This development would include the dedication of land to the City along the western property line to support the construction of a multi-use pathway from Cunningham Street to Royal Avenue. (c) Heritage Designation (82 First Street) Bylaw No. 8340, 2022. This bylaw would legally protect the Woods House (1890) at 82 First Street and designate it as protected heritage property.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS:

Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City Hall

Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City Hall

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.

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.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From June 16 to June 27, 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 DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From June 16 to June 27, 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

Starting at 8:30 am on June 16, 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

Starting at 8:30 am on June 16, 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

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

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Firefighters host charity shred-a-thon

Theresa McManus

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If you’ve been doing any spring cleaning and amassing a pile of papers in need of shredding, New West firefighters can help you out.

The New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s community shred-a-thon is taking place on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Westminster City Hall.

Firefighter Glen Bailey, president of the charitable society, said this year’s shred-a-thon will be a drive-thru event.

“They can open up their trunks we will empty everything out of them,” he said. “They are welcome to get out if they wish; they are welcome to watch their paper get shredded if they are concerned about their confidential stuff. Generally speaking, what we do is we do throw everything into a big bin – we get a bin full and then we send it to the shredder. But if there is something that is super confidential we will shred it right then and there. Everything is very confidential and shredded on site.”

Residents and businesses are invited to bring

paperwork in need of shredding to the shred-athon. Donations will be accepted for the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society, which raises money for a variety of community and non-profit organizations and events, including the lunch program at St. Barnabas Church, the Lower Mainland Purpose Society, the Volunteer Cancer Drivers and the New Westminster Secondary School dry grad.

“We’d love to meet people, see people,” Bailey said. “It’s one of those things where we often we see people when they are in times of need.This is a time when we get to see people and talk to them when they are not in a time of need. It’s a really good event for us to reach out and talk to our community.”

The New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society holds a Christmas tree chipping event every January and a shred-athon in the spring.

“This is, like the tree chipping, one of our larger events, certainly one of our largest fundraising events,” Bailey said. “It’s probably responsible for close to 25% of our annual revenues.

It’s very significant.”

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Daireen Micah Ignacio

Daycare holds closing-out sale

NEW WESTMINSTER SECONDARY SCHOOL Dear Daireen, we are grateful that we have a daughter like you who is always responsible and just knows what she likes and works on it. We thank God for giving you to us. We want you to know that we are so proud of you for reaching this point in your life. We know that you will succeed no matter what you decide to do.

Queens Avenue Daycare families also invited to share memories cially diverse dolls), musical instruments, toy trains, building blocks, children’s cots, water tables, plastic The Queens Avenue animals and people, bulDaycare Society is inviting letin board borders, easels, community members to seasonal items including mark its closure.

Christmas trees and ornaThe non-profit childments, baskets and bins, care centre is closing this and rugs are among the week after 51 years in opitems being sold. eration.

Because the non-profit The daycare is having a society is being dissolved, closing sale on Saturday, all items must be sold.

June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 “Anything we have left p.m. at 529 Queens Ave. gets donated Everything to a not-forfrom cubprofit,” said bies to craft We couldn’t let the cloAlissa Foss, supplies, sure of a community insecretary of bikes to bookshelves, stitution pass unnoticed. the society’s You can read more online board of diand lockat www.newwestrecord. rectors. “We ers to light ca. Plus, watch for a speare not dotables and cial feature in next week’s ing a sale to Lego is beprint edition. make more ing cleared money, but out. there are “We will closing things that we have be selling everything. Evto cover and take care of. erything has to go,” said We have to make sure we QADC director Stephacan pay all our staff out.” nie Erdelyi. “All children’s books are free — everybody is allowed to take five MAKING MEMORIES The Queens Avenue books. Everything else will Daycare Society’s board be for sale.” of directors is also inviting Dolls (including raTheresa McManus

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Final days: Stephanie Erdelyi, director of Queens Avenue Daycare, is getting ready for the daycare’s final sale this weekend. The daycare is closing down after 51 years. PHOTO THERESA MCMANUS

families — past and present — to participate in a digital memory book that’s being put together for teachers.

Folks are invited to share memories or photos of their experiences at the daycare, which will be preserved in a keepsake memory book for staff.

“If you’re reading this, Queens Avenue Daycare has had an impact on you or your child’s lives.With the upcoming closure of the daycare, we thought a collection of memories,

well wishes, photos and kind words would be a touching keepsake for the staff of QADC,” said a notice from the board of directors. “With its long history in New Westminster, Queens Avenue has been providing amazing and affordable child care for generations of families and will be deeply missed.”

Anyone wishing to participate can provide a submission by June 30 at www.newlywords.com/ queens-avenue-daycare.

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Arts & Entertainment Expressions of Reclamation showcases Indigenous artists

Indigenous artists are inviting New Westminster residents to join them in Queen’s Park this weekend.

The Arts Council of New Westminster is presenting Expressions of Reclamation on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26.

Brought together by ACNW Indigenous curator S^yowah, Expressions of Reclamation is a series of free artist showcase events that provide a “safe and welcoming space for the community to learn about Indigenous practices and creative expressions,” as the arts council explains.

Each presentation includes a short Q&A session.

All the presentations are free, but advance registration is required. Sign up

online at Expressions-ofreclamation.eventbrite. com, or find more information at www.acnw.ca/ eor.

SATURDAY, 11 A.M. Dance performance and live interview with Olivia C. Davies, at the Queen’s Park bandshell An artist bio notes that Olivia C. Davies creates and collaborates across multiple platforms, including choreography, curation, conversation, film and sound design, to share stories that open new ways to experience the world.

She honours her mixedblood ancestry as an Algonquin Anishinaabe-Kwe with French-Canadian, Finnish and Welsh heritage.

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On the run: Asivak Koostachin as Tom Longboat and Dakota Ray Hebert as Beck in Run Woman Run, coming to the Massey Theatre for Last Monday at the Movies June 27 PHOTO

wa̲ ka̲ ’wakw totem poles, with Cheryl Wadhams Meet at Centennial Lodge for this talk about the Kwakwa̲ ka̲ ’wakw totem poles, including the Queen’s Park totem pole, carved by Cheryl Wadhams’ uncle, Lloyd Wadhams.

SUNDAY, 2 P.M. Live music with the Spiritual Warriors at the bandshell An internationally acclaimed music group,The Spiritual Warriors create music inspired by the land and life in the coast mountains of the Lil’wat Nation — with a unique blend of Indigenous chants and contemporary roots, rock and reggae.

Their debut album, Ancestors, won for Best World Recording at the Native American Music Awards.

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Run Woman Run at Massey A movie described as a “feel-good anti-romcom” is on screen for the next Last Monday at the Movies outing.

The Arts Council of New Westminster’s film series continues Monday, June 27 at Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave.) with a screening of Run Woman Run.

The movie tells the story of single mother Beck (Dakota Ray Hebert), whose steady diet of doughnuts, pizza, cake and cigarettes lands her in a diabetic coma.Then she receives an unexpected visit from a new life coach – in the form of her ghostly ancestor, the legendary Indig-

enous marathon runner Tom Longboat (Asivak Koostachin).

RunWoman Run was directed and written by Zoe Leigh Hopkins.

Tickets are $9 general admission, or $8 students and seniors, available at the door (cash only) or online at www.ticketsnw. ca.

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Sports NWSS athlete soars to B.C. high jump gold With a personal best of 2.07 metres,Grade 11 student Levi Tuura qualifies to compete at nationals Theresa McManus

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A New Westminster Secondary School student soared to great heights at the recent B.C. High School Track and Field Championships.

Grade 11 student Levi Tuura placed first in the high jump, with a jump of 2.07 metres — topping his previous personal best of two metres. His closest competitor jumped 1.95 metres.

“It was crazy. I popped off right away.The crowd was going crazy too,” he said. “It was one of the greatest feelings.”

Tuura, who just turned 17, was the only Grade 11 student in the high jump’s senior division, which includes Grade 11 and 12 students.The championships were held at McLeod Field in Langley.

With two seasons cancelled by COVID,Tuura was thrilled that the NWSS track and field team had a chance to compete this year.

“Last year, all we really had was just one meet but this year we had practices and multiple meets leading up to provincials,” he said. “My season was really good. I qualified for high jump, shot put and javelin for provincials, and at provincials I only competed in shot put and high

UP, UP AND AWAY: New Westminster Secondary School student athlete Levi Tuura pulled off a well-timed personal-best performance to capture gold in high jump at the recent B.C. High School Track and Field Championships. He’s now off to compete at nationals. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED jump — just to save my knee for high jump. It was really fun.”

A member of the Kajaks Track and Field Club, Tuura been selected to be on Team BC. He’ll return to McLeod Field on June 26 to compete in high jump in the U20 Canadian championships — his first time competing at the nationals.

“I am really excited,” he said. “Since it is U20, there is not really too much pressure on me because my actual proper nationals is at the end of the summer. So I can just go into it and take the ex-

perience and be part of Team BC and just enjoy the ride.”

Tuura will compete in the U18 nationals in Quebec in August, but because he met the U20 standard he’s able to compete in the older age group as well.

Tuura started doing track and field when he was 10, after he stopped playing lacrosse. He had been training with Royal City Track and Field Club until May 2021, when he moved to the Richmond-based Kajaks club.

“The head high jump coach reached out to me. He is one of the best

coaches in Canada for high jump, or is the best coach in Canada for high jump. I just couldn’t not take the opportunity to go there and train with all these great high jumpers and great athletes,”Tuura said. “It’s been a really positive experience.These jumpers are jumping 2.20, which is a huge jump and is close to international levels. It was a great experience joining them, and I am really happy I did. It really took me to the next level.”

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Tuura was a “multi” athlete before he decided to focus on high jump.

“When you start track you are doing, really, every event just to find your footing,” he said. “High jump was really the one that stood out to me. I did multi, so I did every event, but high jump was always my best and my favourite event.There’s just something about the feeling in the air.”

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sion to leave the local club — only opportunity. She said her son was drawn to the high jump from the time he got involved in track and field.

“Levi probably doesn’t remember, but one of the very first track meets that we ever went to, Levi had never high jumped, he was there doing his run, jump and throw that you do when you are a little kid, and he saw the high jumping, and he said to me, ‘I want to do that,’” she recalled. “I was like, ‘Well, you don’t know how to do it.’ He said, ‘I don’t care.’ So we regis-

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Canada Day includes purposeful activities to reflect, learn and discover Be part of a culturally inclusive event throughout New West communities New Westminster invites visitors and residents to come together to take part in Canada Day 2022 in a four-day event from June 30 to July 3.

“We’re excited to return to in-person events again and to be able to offer a variety of unique ways for the community to participate in events over a fourday span,” says Lisa Kemp, program coordinator, special events, City of New Westminster.

It’s time to gather your neighbours, friends and family and participate in this year’s Canada Day event, comprising opportunities to learn, discover and try something new. These engagements aim to help make Canada an authentically inclusive place where people take an outward-looking approach through fun and engaging activities that participants can enjoy in their beloved community while thinking bigger.

Moving forward with the direction initially taken in 2021, Canada Day in New Westminster will reflect on the common elements found in all cultures: family, food, movement and creativity—with a variety of free activities dispersed across the city’s various neighbourhoods, making it more accessible for everyone.

A time for inclusive gatherings Working for a brighter future for all, the City strives to create a more inclusive environment to better honour Indigenous Peoples’ heritage, customs and contributions on whose traditional territory the event takes place.

It’s also encouraging communities to have more in-depth discussions about the lived experiences of all cultures and show reverence for the nation’s Indigenous history as an essential facet of a respectful Canada Day commemoration.

One specific suggested way to reflect is by wearing orange in the spirit of healing and reconciliation.

“We’re looking at this event as an opportunity for the community to come together and take part in intentional activities,” explains Kemp.

“We commissioned Randall Bear Barnetson, a multidisciplinary artist of Indigenous heritage, to design a maple leaf that incorporates Salish artwork,” she describes. “Incorporating Indigenous representation into the event graphics was an important part of presenting the event to the community.”

The four-day program will include family-friendly activities, live music, children’s entertainment, a unique circus experience, two markets and more.

Activities will also be taking place in different locations throughout the City, from Queensborough to Sapperton to Downtown. With the various activities taking place at different times and locations, there will be accessible opportunities for everyone in the community to participate in something over the four-day event.

Below are some of the highlights patrons can expect. Please note that some activities will require pre-registration.

Activity highlights Thursday, June 30 • Farmers’ Market, Tipperary Park: 3 – 7 p.m.

• Family Hand Puppetry Workshop, lower Hume Park picnic shelter: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• Seniors’ Picnic Lunch Kit, pre-packed meal; order by email: CenturyHouse@newwestcity.ca or 604-519-1066.

Friday, July 1 • Concert in the Park, Westminster Pier Park: 1– 6 p.m.

• Concert in the Park, Ryall Park, featuring Andy the Musical Scientist, face painting, balloon art, and crafts: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Family Woodland Painting with Indigenous artist James Groening, Queen’s Park Picnic Shelter: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• Yoga in the Park, Queen’s Park Bandshell: 9 – 9:45 a.m.

• Drumming Workshop with Rhythm Resource, Moody Park south field: 10 – 10:45 a.m., 11–11:45 a.m., 1– 1:45 p.m.

• Celebrate Canadian Wildlife at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, July 1 – 3.

Saturday, July 2 • New West Craft Summer Night Market, River Market: 6 – 9:30 p.m.

• Ukulele Sunshine: Pop-Up and Play, Sapperton Park: 2:30-3 p.m., 3-3:30 p.m., 3:30-4 p.m., 4-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 3 • Rising Tides Riverside Circus: experience eight unique circus acts as you walk the waterfront esplanade. The circus walking tour starts at Quayside Park: 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.

• Concert in the Park, featuring Zox of the Forest, Queen’s Park Bandshell: 2 – 3 p.m.

In addition to these activities, visit the community exhibitions, Reconciling: New Westminster Museum Exhibition, and Transits & Reveries: The Gallery at Queen’s Park Exhibit.

“There is something for everyone to enjoy,” says Kemp. “We encourage people to come out and partake in a variety of free unique experiences.”

For more information, visit newwestcity.ca.

The City of New Westminster offers programs and services that are truly worthwhile and make life better for others. It strives to provide creative, innovative services and programs through a well-maintained network of community facilities, parks, and open spaces.

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SHAW, Joan Bernice McMULLEN, Dagney It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Dagney McMullen on June 14, 2022, at Royal Columbian Hospital. Dagney was born on April 22, 1928, in Langley, BC. Dagney was a serious child, one of two daughters born to hard-working immigrant parents from Sweden. She attended Otter Road School and worked at Otter Co-op, where she met the love of her life, Harold.

She and Harold raised two young daughters at their home in Burnaby, Lougheed area. Dagney was a dedicated mother and homemaker. Her gardens were large and bountiful. She climbed ladders to pick fruit and also to tackle paint jobs.

She had great skill in intricate sewing and in making jams and applesauce.

In 1961, she suffered traumatic injuries in a car accident on the family’s vacation. She unexpectedly survived and was determined to walk again - a process over many years and surgeries. She achieved her goal and walked, although with difficulty.

In 1965, the family moved to New Westminster, near Woodward’s, where Harold worked for more than 30 years. Dagney loved being around her grandchildren and other children, volunteering at Herbert Spencer Elementary. She lovingly took on the role of “Gramma” for many - both children and adults. She also enjoyed fellowship at Queens Avenue United Church. Always creative, in later years Dagney enjoyed first attempts at water colours and acrylic painting. She loved animals, Hallmark movies, and doing puzzles with her family.

She was predeceased by her adoring husband Harold and her eldest daughter Janice Nicholson (Wayne). Dagney passed peacefully in hospital, after the care and vigil of her loving granddaughter Monique Green (Jeff). She is also survived by her devoted daughter, Wanda Gendron (Garth), grandsons Adrien Nicholson (Krista), Roger Gendron, Randy Nicholson (Drealle), Owen Gendron, and great-grandchildren Breanne, Paige, Shya and Jase.

We gratefully acknowledge the excellent care provided by New Westminster first responders, and the nurses, doctors, and support staff at RCH emergency and the 6th floor units.

The family will be having a small celebration of life in their yard for friends and family early in the summer.

In lieu of flowers (which her cat, Lucky, will unwisely eat), please consider making a donation to BC Women’s Health Foundation in her memory.

Condolences may be offered at www.kearneyfs.com Kearney Columbia-Bowell Chapel 604-521-4881

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Joan was 94 years young! She was born in Alberta but lived her life in New Westminster, B.C. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Alexander (Alex) Shaw of New Westminster. She is survived by her daughter Lorill Fochaey and her cousin Jean Matheson, who she called ‘sister’ and Jean’s children; Rob, Camila, Beth and Nadine.

Mom was a animal lover and a big supporter of the SPCA. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a Donation to the SPCA, Any Animal Shelter or Wildlife Sanctuary.

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT − Whereas, Marshall German is indebted to Marie Jang $1,800.00 for storage fees and any other related charges that may accrue on the 2005 Toyota Camry Sedan VIN 4T1BE32K85U045984.

Notice is hereby given that at noon on the 1st day of July, 2022 or thereafter, the unit will be sold at 306 Sixth Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AS LIQUIDATOR OF THE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN NWS289 NOTICE is hereby given that Derek Lai of Crowe MacKay & Company Ltd. (the “Liquidator”) has been appointed by Court Order, pursuant to section 279 of the Strata Property Act, as Liquidator of The Owners, Strata Plan NWS289 (the “Strata”), a strata corporation under the Strata Property Act, with lands and premises located at 3925 Kingsway and 5715 Jersey Avenue, Burnaby, BC. Any person indebted to the Strata must render an account with the amount owing and pay that amount to the Liquidator on or before August 23, 2022. Any person having custody or control of any property, rights, or any interest of the Strata must notify the Liquidator and deliver the same to the Liquidator on or before August 23, 2022. Any person having a claim against the Strata must provide particulars of the claim in writing to the Liquidator within two months of the date of this notice.

DATED at the City of Vancouver, Province of BC, this 23rd day of June, 2022.

CROWE MACKAY & COMPANY LTD. 1100 - 1177 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6E4T5 Tel: 604-689-3928 Fax: 604-687-5617 www.crowemackayco.ca By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act KINGSWAY BAILIFF SERVICE will dispose of: 1) 2001 HARLEY Davison Sportster VIN# 1HD4CJM111K139592 Debtor RO: GRAHAM DAVID Amount owed: $16,760.10 2) 2007 YAMAHA M/C VIN# JYARJ13N07A000016 Debtor RO: DONALD ADAM Amount owed: $2,163.08 3) 2009 BMW 335I VIN# WBAWB73569P047913 Debtor RO: WU SHENGZHEN Amount owed: $13,000 4) 2015 LAND ROVER, RANGE ROVER VIN# SALGV2TF2FA207061 Debtor RO: YAO QINGSHENG Amount owed: $16,521.20 5) 2009 BMW 335I VIN# WBAWC73559E269707 Debtor RO: WALTER JONATHAN PAUL Amount owed: $12,630.25 6) 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU VIN#1G1ZE5STXGF188345 Debtor RO: ALPHONSE MICHELLE Amount owed: $9,175.95 7) 1933 CHEVROLET 118 VIN# 622309 Debtor RO: UNKNOWN Amount owed: $5,000.00 8) 2017 TOYOTA 86 VIN#JF1ZNAA19HB709356 Debtor RO: TOYOTA CREDIT CANADA INC, ROGER J. WOOD Amount owed: $5,600.00 9) 2019 FORD F150 VIN# 1FTEW1EB7KFB86608 Debtor RO: THELMA WYCOTTE Amount owed: $4200.00 10) 2013 FORD FOCUS VIN# 1FADP3K27DL357389 Debtor RO: LULUA WARREN MARTIN Amount owed: $5800.00 Due to Covid-19, viewing will be by Appointment Only.

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