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Danielle Fisher of Vancouver Circus School demonstrates contact juggling during a performance on Sunday at River Market. The circus school had performers out as part of the weekend festivities at the market, which included a Curious Flea event on Saturday, Nov. 29.

The Curious Flea’s Winter Wonderland edition included sales of everything from mid-century modern décor to 1960s kitsch to steampunk and upcycled treasures.

River Market is home to several more special events for the winter and Christmas season, including new editions of the Artisans’ Fair and the winter Royal City Farmers’ Market on two upcoming Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 20. For more details on Christmas events in the city, check out our special section starting on page 31 or see www.royalcityrecord. com.

Chief of the 14-member band says she just can’t afford the required audit

BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER

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The New Westminster Indian Band is among more than 50 First Nations groups that have yet to comply with new transparency rules requiring them to post financial statements online for the last fiscal year.

But Chief Rhonda Larrabee isn’t intentionally avoiding complying with the First Nation Financial Transparency Act. Rather she is struggling with how to pay for the approximately $6,000 it will cost for an auditor.

“I was just concerned about the cost, that’s all I was concerned about,” said Larrabee, who runs her small 14-member band, which has no land base, on less than $24,000 a year.

Rhonda Larrabee “I have called the chief auditor, and even the auditor said it seems a waste of money to do an audit for you,” Larrabee told The Record.

The act, passed by the Harper government, seeks to force First Nations across the country to disclose their financial information and the salaries of band politicians, states a report from the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.

Larrabee said she doesn’t draw a salary from federal funds, but she uses money she receives to run her band out of her home office. Three years ago,

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The fatal shooting of an 18-year-old boy by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri this summer sparked considerable talk in the United States and Canada about requiring police officers to wear cameras when attending to police matters.

New Westminster’s Chief Const. Dave Jones says body cameras are an inevitability that is likely to come down the pipe sooner rather than later.

“It is going to come down to issues of privacy, retention, storage, disclosure of these items,” Jones tells The Record. “I think it’s an inevitable reality and those are the questions and issues that are being fleshed out at this point in time.”

Jones says the idea is nothing new and has already been tested in police departments across Canada, but before the cameras are rolled out, there needs to be a thorough consultation process where police officials can address the privacy implications of these recording devices.

“If I’m walking into your home because you’re the victim of a break-and-enter, should my camera be rolling? Should I be filming that? How’s the public going to react?” Jones asks. “When you put a camera in a police car, the police car never drives into your home, never drives into your business. The police car records, generally, what’s happening in public areas, but a camera worn on a police officer is going to go into other areas.”

The main idea behind body cameras comes from a desire to reduce excessive force complaints against police officers. However, Jones says officers should behave professionally all the time, no matter if they’re on camera or not.

“There has been shown in different places in states where putting them on has reduced the number of complaints against officers, maybe because officers know it’s on so they’re aware to be very professional in their approach,” he says. “But I think training can do that as well.”

Plus Jones doesn’t believe body cameras would drastically change the way police officers behave or do their jobs. “It will change the way things happen, but at the same time I don’t think it will change how (we do our jobs),” he says.

The addition of body cameras would simply be another tool at the disposal of officers in order to secure convictions, he says. The devices would also hold officers accountable for their actions in questionable situations, but that’s all the cameras are – a tool – Jones cautions.

“This is not the single answer to this, this is but one tool. How about we just behave properly?” he says. “Police officers are empowered to do certain things that some people don’t like, which is use of force or arrest, taking away your liberties. Those are two pretty powerful tools, and a lot of people don’t like when those

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On camera: New West police Chief Const. Dave Jones says body cameras on police officers are an inevitability that is likely to become common practice sooner rather than later. things happen.”

Jones believes there will always be people who want to complain, and body cameras won’t make them disappear.

At this point in time, however, body cameras are still in the trial phase, and Jones says there are still many discussions to be had.

“There are advantages where a camera will capture something occurring or not occurring and be a valuable piece of evidence, but at the same time you try and work to prevent issues as opposed to just catching it,” he says.

Jones points to B.C. Coroner’s Service inquests where presiding judges often lament that if an officer had been wearing a camera, there would be solid evidence of guilt or not.

He says the priority in these cases should be preventing a death, rather than worrying about capturing it on camera.

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Footage from police cruisers is often used in cases involving impaired drivers because seeing a drunk driver swerving down the street is much more evocative than hearing police describe it during testimony.

While body cameras are, as Jones says, an inevitable reality, when they will be introduced in New Westminster is still up in the air until all the kinks, including the added cost – not only for the technology but also the storage and documentation of the footage – are ironed out.

“There are advantages to it, and I don’t think there’s a resistance by anyone to go this way. I think it’s just people being cautious both in its practicality, how it’s going to be implemented and the cost as well,” he says.

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◗ POLICE

Crash claims life of pedestrian Police want to talk to anyone who saw the crash at Sixth Street and Fifth Avenue Saturday

BY TEREZA VERENCA REPORTER editorial@royalcityrecord.com

A female pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on the weekend has succumbed to her injuries.

On Saturday, Nov. 29, at around 12:10 p.m., two women were hit while crossing Sixth Street in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Fifth Avenue, according to a press release issued by the New Westminster Police Department.

One of the women escaped with minor bruises, but the second was in serious condition. Emergency ser-

vices personnel arrived on scene and took her to hospital. Despite everyone’s efforts, however, she died later that evening.

Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.

Despite the driver’s account of the accident, Sgt. Chad Johnston said his team is still seeking witnesses.

“Because it was a sunny day, you get a lot of people out and about.

I don’t think people are avoiding speaking to police, but many think, ‘Well, people may have spoken to investigators, so maybe I don’t need to say anything,’” he told The Record.

“Although someone is cooperative, from an investigator’s standpoint, we want to make sure we cover everything.

“Several things are looked at in any motor vehicle accident. It could

be the surface condition. Was the walk signal on? Was the flashing hand on? Or it could be confirming exactly where the sun may have been sitting in the sky that day.”

Johnston added the tragic event can be seen as a lesson for those out for a stroll and for those behind the wheel.

“A lot of times this time of the year, people think that when it gets dark at four o’clock in the afternoon, that’s usually when these things happen, but really the message here from a pedestrian standpoint, and even from a driver’s standpoint, is take the time to make eye contact with each other, or make sure you’re well aware of your surroundings.”

If you saw the collision and haven’t had a chance to speak with police, you’re asked to call 604-525-5411. twitter.com/tverenca

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◗ EDUCATION

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New faces take top spots at school district

BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER

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It was a night of staffing change announcements and goodbyes at New Westminster’s board of education meeting last week.

Sandra Pace, the district’s director of instruction, retires this month after seven years with the district.

“When someone of the stature of Sandra Pace retires, you don’t replace her,” superintendent John Gaiptman said during the meeting where Pace was presented with a bouquet of roses and thanked for her service.

While the district isn’t hiring a direct replacement, Janet Grant will take over some of Pace’s duties and the new title of acting assistant superintendent.

Speaking to the “acting” title, Gaiptman told The Record, “We are not quite sure what it is going to look like in the end.

Rather than paint anyone into a corner we wanted to do it one step at a time.”

Grant has been a teacher, counsellor, vice-principal, principal and director of instruction in the district for more than 30 years. Grant’s major area of focus will be working with staff throughout the district to support student learning success, Gaiptman said.

Assistant secretary-treasurer Kevin Lorenz, who recently joined the district, is also moving up the ladder to acting secre-

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tary-treasurer, taking over while longtime senior administrator Al Balanuik is away.

Along with experience in the Vernon school district, Lorenz worked in finance for provincial and federal levels of government.

Meanwhile, the school board said goodbye to two familiar faces. Outgoing trustees David Phelan and Lisa Graham, neither of whom sought re-election, will step Sandra Pace away from the board after three and 12 years, retiring respectively.

School board chair Jonina Campbell thanked Phelan and Graham for their years of service on Tuesday, though Graham, whose husband has been sick, was not at the meeting.

Campbell praised Graham’s “passion,” Kevin Lorenz calling her “very com- moving up mitted,” and noting her advocacy for students with special needs.

She noted that Phelan was a man of few words, but when he spoke, everyone listened.

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Don’t be a doofus – plan a safe ride home

of raised glasses.

The season of celebration is upon us Which means it’s also the season to once again. take a sober second look at how you’re And just as the Santas and reindeers getting around. It’s really hard to get and snowmen light up roofs and lawns full enjoyment of the Christmas season to lift spirits throughout the communiin the back seat of a police ty, celebrations of other sorts cruiser. Or during a ride to get spirits flowing in other hospital in an ambulance. Or, ways.

THE RECORD for that matter, in the coroThis is also the party ner’s wagon. season, as co-workers, famiIf you like to imbibe a bit of alcohol lies and friends join in celebration of this Christmas season – as many folks the joy and goodwill that herald the do – then please, keep it in the responapproach of Christmas Day. sible zone. If you’re partying with It’s the season of raised spirits – and

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friends, make sure there’s someone to hang on to the car keys – someone who isn’t drinking, or someone who will arrange for a taxi or an Operation Red Nose driver or some alternative way to get home.

We’re happy to see that Operation Red Nose numbers are up already – in its first weekend of operation, five volunteers gave 16 folks in New West a safe ride home (that was up from four volunteers and 11 rides on the program’s first weekend in 2013).

And, of course, don’t forget transit

– with five SkyTrain stations and a host of bus routes across the city, there’s no excuse for driving drunk when you’re so close to the nearest transit stop.

If you’re hosting a party, keep in mind that you could be held responsible if a drunken guest runs into trouble on the way home. Withholding keys, or providing a cot in a back room or a space on the couch, might save everyone a lot of grief.

The main thing is to keep the good times rolling, all the way past the ride home.

Oil industry isn’t going anywhere IN THE HOUSE

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espite the promises you hear chanted on Burnaby Mountain these days, there is no conceivable way the oil industry will be out of our lives in our lifetime.

Oil is everywhere. It affects everything. The clothes you wear, the computer you use, the television you watch, the food you eat – all are touched by oil at some point, either at the creation stage or on their journey to the consumer.

A recent book by journalist Rose George, entitled 90 Per Cent of Everything, documents that almost everything you use in life has travelled to your destination by container ships, fuelled by diesel oil. She spent a year on those ships, noting that pretty well everything we buy, we ship.

The little-noticed world of shipping, and the irreplaceable role it plays in the world, is just one example of how deeply oil has seeped into our daily lives.

Shutting down a pipeline, as those on Burnaby Mountain are hoping to do, may sound noble to some folks, but it will have absolutely no impact on the oil industry. It is too massive, too deeply entrenched in our society

for the halting of a pipeline’s construction in a tiny corner of the world to constitute more than a tiny blip in the overall scheme of things.

The protest against the Kinder Morgan pipeline has been compared to the Clayoquot Sound “war of the woods” protest in the 1990s. The two are decidedly different.

The forestry protest was about ending clear-cutting logging of old growth timber, a practice very few people had any personal experience with. But the pipeline protest is about oil, which touches everyone, every single day.

While it was easy to target the forest industry back then, it is more than a bit disingenuous for environmentalists to demonize the oil industry – including that which operates in the Alberta tar sands – while they, like everyone else, use so much of that industry’s product.

There is a refusal by many of those on Burnaby Mountain to acknowledge this unavoidable fact, and to pretend that there is no inconsistency in advocating for eliminating or weakening an industry while at the same time relying on that same industry for their livelihood.

Of course, some do acknowledge this inconsistency and say just because they drive a car, that doesn’t mean they can’t work towards curbing carbon emissions. Fair enough, but lost in the chanting and rhetoric that

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On Nov. 19, 2014, I attended a meeting of the McBride-Sapperton Residents Association to hear a presentation by representatives of Wesgroup about the four highrises to be built on the “Brewery District” site. I found the arrogance of the presentation to be breathtaking.

In my view the gist of the presentation was “We understand that in our original presentation seeking the support of Sapperton residents and city council, we said that we intended to build towers of 8, 12, 16 and 28 storeys. Well, unfortunately for you there is a loophole in the bylaw governing construction on the “Brewery District” site that is big enough to drive three 18-storey and one 30-storey highrise through.

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council approval for the development (and what we have been displaying on our website since then).

We don’t really care if the residents are adamantly opposed to our new plans. We intend to construct what the loophole allows us to build whether you like it or not, so get over it!” In my view this was the conclusion of a classic “bait and switch” by an untrustworthy developer in full “gotcha” mode.

I attended all the meetings regarding this development from when it was originally proposed. I believe the original proposal enjoyed significant support in the community. At that time, the developer indicated that they would be utilizing the services of an internationally renowned architecture firm so that the development would be an architectural gem for the city. It was intimated at that time that some flexibility was needed to ensure that the final form of the four highrises would be a

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co-ordinated design and able to reach this exemplary standard. Imagine my horror and disappointment when the developer informed us that, far from being the architectural gem that was originally envisioned, it would be everything that the residents feared and opposed for this site.

All this begs the following questions: – Can city council do anything to fix this outrageous about-face by Wesgroup, or are the residents of Sapperton going to be stuck with the exact development they opposed from the beginning?

– Was the loophole in the bylaw that allows these changes a mistake of gargantuan proportions on the part of city staff or was it written this way on purpose?

– How does city council intend to fix this so that in the future residents won’t be promised one thing by a developer only to get the thing they most opposed?

I believe that Wesgroup has demonstrated they are untrustworthy and, even if they fix this, should be told that if they ever contemplate another development in this city that they will be required to build exactly what they promise, without any loopholes.

The actions of this developer will also have fallout for the proposed “Sapperton Green” development near the Braid SkyTrain station.

I am sure that any proposal for that site will be viewed with a much more cynical eye by Sapperton residents and we will

be much less likely to accept any proposal that allows the developer to make changes from any plan that the residents might agree to.

While I continue to support sensible and responsible development in New Westminster, my faith in the process that seeks input and support from local residents has been shaken to an extent that I will find it difficult to believe anything that any developer says in the future.

Wilf Brodrick, New Westminster

What about us?

Dear Editor:

Mayor W. Wright and councillor B. McIntosh – I’m happy they are receiving $70,000 in severance, so why are all the utilities going up approximately 30-plus per cent?

Are we stupid to accept this? My fixed income stays the same and city hall in New West and Vancouver wages keep going up.

How is this crap allowed to happen when my annual income is a lot less than $20,000 a year?

When they want something, they can do it now? When it comes to their constituents or veterans needing help for whatever it is, they can’t give us the time of day.

We are in serious need of a country-wide revolt.

I guess that’s why bad things happen to bad people, unfortunately we’re the stupid ones to keep putting up with this garbage.

Gary Prokovich, New Westminster

Oil: Stopping pipelines isn’t the answer ◗ continued from page 6

flows from the Kinder Morgan protesters (or Enbridge protesters) is any notion of realism.

Instead, they project a romantic vision that is simply unattainable. Oil is here to stay, until there is no more of it left.

Another example of the quiet little “inconsistency” that exists for so many of those who condemn the oil industry, especially the Alberta oil sands, is the pension fund they pay into.

The B.C. public sector pension fund is administered by the B.C. Investment Management Corporation, which has more than $100 billion in investments that fund the pensions for more than 500,000 people – teachers, professors, MLAs, municipal workers, etc.

Public sector unions such as CUPE and the

B.C. Teachers’ Federation have been at the forefront when it comes to attacking the oil sands industry.

Yet their members stand to financially benefit from that very industry, because of the inescapable role oil plays in pretty well everything, including their pensions.

The BCIMC’s investment holdings include $603 million invested in Suncor, one of the largest oil sands companies.

Another $409 million is with Enbridge (you’ve heard of it, right?), while $372 million is with Canadian Natural Resources and $284 million is parked with Exxon Mobil.

All told, the BCIMC has almost $3.6 billion invested in the oil sands alone (including, ironically, a small stake in Kinder Morgan). Plus another half billion dollars in compan-

ies associated with pipelines.

Plus hundreds of millions of dollars in Alberta real estate – including a property in Fort MacMurray, which is Ground Zero for the tar sands – and the Alberta government itself, all of which benefit hugely from that province’s oil sands development.

Want to fight climate change?

Drive less, fly less, and buy less.

But don’t for a moment think that shutting down a pipeline is going to have any impact whatsoever, other than easing some guilty consciences of people who will continue to use the oil industry just as much as they did before the protests on Burnaby Mountain.

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Larrabee had to have an audit done and said it cost the band $14,000. She didn’t want to dish out thousands more to comply with the new rules, she said.

“So, I just didn’t want to have to spend that money out of my own pocket again,” Larrabee explained.

But Aboriginal Affairs has no intention of letting her off the hook, though she said she was told the agency would help foot the bill for the most recent

audit.

Larrabee has a fascinating story of her aboriginal heritage. Growing up, she believed she was of Chinese-Canadian descent.

Her mother, who was born to the New Westminster Indian Band, looked like she was of Asian descent and lived in Chinatown, where she assimilated into the culture.

Larrabee didn’t discover her aboriginal ancestry until she was 24 and began looking into her family tree.

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Surrey. The decision on their claim is expected in October 2015.

Unlike some other First Nations, which take issue with the federal government’s mandate to file the audited statements, including the call to reveal funds

After her mother passed away, Larrabee and her siblings formed the New Westminster Indian Band.

The band filed a land claim in 2012 for areas of the Kruger paper site, Pauper Island and an area across the Fraser River in

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Sounds like Christmas: The acclaimed Winter Harp ensemble appears at the Massey Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 7 in concert with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir.

Christmas magic onstage at Massey It’s a Christmas favourite in New Westminster – and this year promises to be no exception.

The acclaimed Winter Harp ensemble is bringing its holiday magic to the stage at the Massey Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 7, joining forces with the Vancouver

Welsh Men’s Choir.

The 80-voice choir is joining with harps, flutes, percussion and rare medieval instruments for an afternoon of Christmas music.

“The combination of harps and flutes with this massive choir

is spectacular – powerful, really,” said Winter Harp director Lori Pappajohn in a press release.

Pappajohn, a New West resident, says the ensemble always looks forward to playing with the Welsh Men’s Choir.

“It’s a highlight of our season

to perform with them,” she said.

“And it’s a concert not to be missed.”

The concert is set for 2:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketsnw.ca.

Winter Harp also performs its

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The production, featuring Meghann McKinnon and Clay Koonar in the leading roles, will be conducted by Jin (Jack) Zhang.

The program includes performances like The Toy Shoppe and a Christmas reading by Russell Roberts. For tickets, visit www.nwso.ca.

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The biggest show of the season at Gateway Theatre is only two days away.

Dec. 5 marks the opening night of Crazy For You – The New Gershwin Musical. You’ll be tapping your feet to this high-

octane production, set in New York during the 1930s.

Bachelor Bobby Child doesn’t enjoy his day job.

He’d rather be living out his theatre career than working in the family bank. After he’s forced to foreclose on a property in the middle of nowhere, Bobby finds that his love of theatre and the love of his life are waiting for him in the most unlikely of places. In order to have both, he’ll have to pull a

few tricks from his “theatrical back pocket.”

Songs to hum along to include I Got Rhythm and Nice Work If You Can Get It. Some of the cast have local ties, with a few from New West, including Henry Beasley (Billy), Robin Sukorokoff (Everett Baker) and director Barbara Tomasic.

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Lively City: Local actor stars in Mary Poppins ◗ continued from page 9

Want to feel like a kid again?

For the second year in a row, New West resident Scott Walters plays Bert in the Mary Poppins musical at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers, the production will feature unforgettable songs like A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cher-ee and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

The tale of everyone’s favourite magical nanny will sweep you off your feet, as director Bill Millerd tries to combine the darker aspects of the book with the joyous elements of the Walt Disney film.

The show runs from Dec. 5 till Jan. 4, 2015.

Tickets start at $29. Call the Arts Club box office at 604-687-1644 or visit artsclub.com.

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The River Market Food Hall is hosting a Lego ornament workshop on Friday, Dec. 12 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

With the help of an instructor, the kiddies will get a chance to create whatever their hearts desire. And don’t worry, no “kragle” (Krazy Glue) will be used in the creation of these pieces.

The cost ($10) covers all Lego materials. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.eventbrite.ca.

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h.L O-(hGM_ 'HK M-]-+ Hh( B@ ('hJJ -. (G'K f-)EG.I h( )K(-&)MK h((G('h.'(_ Mh(K /h.hIK)(_ F-g LK%KD-+K)( h.L JhMGDG'h'-)([ Z4HK ('hJJ HK)K G( +HK.-/K.hD_X (hGL V)h(K)[ ZS'\( h 'Kh/ KJJ-)' h.L 'HK M-DDhg-)h'G-. fG'H 'HK M-//&] .G'd h.L 'HK D-MhD hIK.MGK( g)G.I( G' '-IK'HK)[X Both Fraser and Hazell say they hope more people learn hg-&' 'HK (K)%GMK( h%hGDhgDK 'H)-&IH V)h(K) 1-)E( !-]-+[ “We are here to help – whether that’s helping an em+D-dK) >.L h.L /hG.'hG. 'HK )GIH' K/+D-dKK_ -) fHK'HK) that’s helping someone who is unemployed and facing /&D'G+DK gh))GK)([ 1K\)K h. K/+D-d/K.' (K)%GMK( MK.')K g&' fK Hh%K )K(-&)MK( '- M-..KM' 'H)-&IH-&' 'HK M-/] munity if someone also has needs for food or shelter or MD-'HG.I_ -) GJ 'HKd .KKL '- gK M-..KM'KL '- /K.'hD HKhD'H (K)%GMK(_ -) h (G/+DK 'HG.I DGEK )K+DhMG.I h D-(' Sj[ S' hDD M-/K( ghME '- K/+D-d/K.' g&' )KhDDd fK\)K HK)K '- HKD+ +K-+DK[X

PHOTO: From back to front: Tracey Fraser, general manager; Michelle Danyluk, centre coordinator; Neely Hazell, community relations coordinator.

Fraser Works Co-op 2nd Floor, 519 Seventh St. New Westminster, BC 604-522-9701 ext. 123 www.fraserworks.ca

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Tracey Davies, Real Estate Professional

Excellence

F

or Tracey Davies, there’s no better place to call home 'Hh. NKf 1K('/G.('K) ` (- HKD+G.I -'HK)( >.L 'HKG) -f. H-/K )GIH' HK)K G. HK) gKD-%KL M-//&.G'd G( h L)Kh/ M-/K ')&K[ ZS D-%K G'[ S M-&DL.\' h(E J-) h gK''K) Mh)KK)_ -) h gK''K) +DhMK '- f-)E_X (hGL 'HK (KM-.L]IK.K)h'G-. 6KhD'-)[ ZV-) /d(KDJ_ h( h MHGDL I)-fG.I &+_ h( h. hL&D' h.L h( h g&(G] .K(( +K)(-._ G'\( h f-.LK)J&D +DhMK '- gK[X jh%GK( (hd( 'Hh' fG'H hDD 'HK I)-f'H_ K%-D&'G-. h.L ZI--L g&ccX hg-&' 'HK MG'd_ )KhD K('h'K HK)K G( G. I)Kh' LK/h.L ` g&'_ /-)K G/+-)'h.'Dd_ (- '-- G( 'HK (K.(K -J M-//&.G'd h.L M-..KM'G-. 'Hh' +K-+DK h)K EKK. '- >.L[ ZS\/ F&(' (- 'H)GDDKL fG'H 'HK I)-f'H fK\)K Ke+K)GK.M] G.I ` G'\( (&MH h fKDM-/G.I K.%G)-./K.' J-) hDD hIK([ 4HK M-//&.G'd (KK/( '- gK g&)('G.I fG'H KeMG'K/K.' h.L +K-+DK h)K >.LG.I &( gKMh&(K -J 'Hh'_X (HK (hd([ 5HK .-'K( +)-FKM'( DGEK 'HK 7GK) 7h)E 7DhMK h.L gKhMH h.L #.%GD !K.')K h( F&(' h JKf -J 'HK LK%KD-+/K.'( HKD+] G.I '- g)G.I h .Kf h++KhD '- 'HK MG'd[ #' 'HK (h/K 'G/K_ NKf 1K('/G.('K)_ (HK (hd(_ -JJK)( (-/K'HG.I &.G*&K '- +K-+DK G. (Kh)MH -J h ')&K (K.(K -J M-//&.G'd[ Z4HK)K\( 'HG( )KhDDd )GMH_ h/hcG.I HG('-)d HK)K_ h D-' -J ')hLG'G-.( 'Hh' Hh%K M-/K &+ 'H)-&IH 'HK dKh)( ` (-/K'G/K( J-) newcomers, G'\( K%K.'( h.L activities they L-.\' E.-f /&MH hg-&' g&' once they get G.%-D%KL h.L (KK 'HKG) MHGDL)K. participating in 'HG.I(_ h.L IK'] 'G.I M-..KM'KL “I want to make sure that people to the area, they feel valued, and that they know really see, wow, I will ensure that I always have 'HG( G( Jh.'h('GM[X their best interests at heart.”

Davies recalls I)-fG.I &+ h''K.LG.I Ohd jhd K%K.'(_ 'hEG.I G. 'HK h.] .&hD +h)hLK( h.L JK('G%hD(_ h.L DKh).G.I hg-&' 'HK MG'd\( &.G*&K HG('-)d[ Z4HK(K h)K 'G/KDK(( ')hLG'G-.(_ h.L 'HKd\)K G/+-)'h.'

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6KhD'-)( G. NKf 1K('/G.('K)_ h.L (HK I)Kf &+ G. 'HK M-//&.G'd HK)(KDJ[ Ph'K)_ (HK f-)EKL J-) 'HK !G'd -J NKf 1K('/G.('K) J-) C? dKh)( ` L-G.I M&('-/K) (K)%GMK f-)E h' 'HK D-MhD +h)E( h.L )KM)Kh'G-. JhMGDG'GK( h' F&(' C; dKh)( -J hIK[ 4H)-&IH )hG(G.I HK) MHGDL)K. ` -.K -J fH-/_ HK) (-._ .-f f-)E( fG'H HK) h( h. h((G('h.' ] (HK M-.'G.&KL f-)EG.I fG'H 'HK MG'd +h)' 'G/K G. h %h)GK'd -J +-(G'G-.([ ZS DKh).KL (- /&MH f-)EG.I fG'H 'HK MG'd_ 'HK M&('-/K) (K)%GMK h++)-hMH 'Hh' 'HK MG'd Hh(_ G' )KhDDd G.('GDDKL 'H-(K (EGDD( G. /K[X 4)hMKd (hd( 'Hh' 'H-&IH (HK /hd gK G. 'HK g&(G.K(( -J HKD+G.I (KDD h.L g&d H-/K(_ 'HK ')&K HKh)' -J HK) g&(G] .K(( G(_ h.L hDfhd( fGDD gK_ +K-+DK[ Z6KhD K('h'K Mh. gK (')K((J&D_ G' Mh. gK h MHhDDK.IG.I 'G/K J-) +K-+DK (- hg-%K hDD_ S )KhDDd ')d '- K.(&)K 'Hh'

+K-+DK h)K M-/J-)'hgDK G. 'HK fH-DK +)-MK(([ OhEG.I +K-+DK M-/J-)'hgDK Hh( hDfhd( gKK. 'HK J-M&( G. h.d F-g S\%K HhL_ h.L 'Hh'\( H-f S fh( g)-&IH' &+[ S )KhDDd Mh))d 'Hh' fG'H /K K%K)d Lhd9 S fh.' '- gK %K)d h''K.'G%K '- 'HK MDGK.'_ h.L K.(&)K 'Hh' 'HKd h)K h( (')K((]J)KK h( +-((GgDK[ S L- 'Hh' +h)'Dd gd hDfhd( gKG.I -.K ('K+ hHKhL -J 'HK Ih/K_ DK''G.I 'HK/ E.-f fHh'\( I-G.I '- Hh++K. .Ke' h.L fHh' '- Ke+KM'[X ZO-(' -J hDD_ G'\( )K(+KM'[ S )K(+KM' 'HKG) 'G/K_ 'HKG) I-hD(_ 'HKG) H-+K([ 4HKd\)K )KDdG.I -. /K h( 'HK +)-JK(] (G-.hD '- HKD+ 'HK/ 'H)-&IH 'HK +)-MK(([ S fh.' '- /hEK (&)K 'Hh' +K-+DK JKKD %hD&KL_ h.L 'Hh' 'HKd E.-f S fGDD K.] (&)K 'Hh' S hDfhd( Hh%K 'HKG) gK(' G.'K)K('( h' HKh)'[X

PHOTO: Tracey Davies, real estate professional

Tracey Davies, Real Estate Professional Park Georgia Realty Ltd. #BC – 435 North Road Coquitlam, BC 604-421-7275 www.traceydavies.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Stephen Graf & Company

Excellence

S

tephen Graf has built a law business that mirrors the community he works in: personal, welcoming and growing every year.

ZS\/ h (-DK +)hM'G'G-.K)_ h.L 'HK gK.K>' G. 'Hh' G( 'Hh' S really get to know my clients, I can make myself available to them when they need it,” he said. “I want my clients to walk away feeling that I was helpful, approachable, that I made the process comfortable for them.”

U)hJ -+K.KL HG( -f. >)/ -. !-D&/gGh 5')KK' G. BYCA_ bringing with him his years of experience focusing on wills, trusts, and estates; real estate; and corporate and commercial law.

ZS\%K gKK. h DhfdK) J-) CY dKh)(_ h.L /d 'H)KK /hG. practice areas have been stable in that time – so being hgDK '- 'hEK 'Hh' h.L LK%KD-+ /d -f. -J>MK fh( f-.LK)] ful, it was the right time and the right place,” he said.

1G'H h D-.I]'G/K Jh/GDd M-..KM'G-. '- 'HK h)Kh ` HK grew up in North Burnaby and his wife hailed from New Westminster – the decision to create a home base for his business was an easy one.

“New Westminster has this great community spirit, it really does have 'Hh' JKKDG.I -J M-..KM] tion very much like a small town – and at the same time, downtown New Westminster is (KKG.I 'HG( f-.LK)J&D )K] vitalization. You put that together and it’s going to be an exciting place to work for a long time, and a place to grow with.”

“What I particularly value The location has the is ensuring timely client hLLKL gK.K>' -J gKG.I communication. It’s very centrally located for much a two-way street, clients coming from actively listening and then around the region but explaining legal matters in also convenient in its +)-eG/G'd '- 'HK M-&)'] everyday language.” house library, the Land 4G'DK 8J>MK_ DKIhD (&++-)' (K)%GMK +)-%GLK)( h.L g)h.MHK( for the major banks.

“From that perspective, it’s just ideal for me and for my clients,” he said.

But Graf says the key to success is, ultimately, client (h'G(JhM'G-. ` h.L 'Hh'\( fHK)K HK G( J-M&(KL h( HK M-.] tinues to build his reputation in the city and beyond.

“I have the privilege of serving a very wide range of clients, and I do my best to be sensitive to their needs and really tailor the services I provide to each client,” he said. “I value communication, business sense, attention to detail, people skills – those are critical.”

Graf says experience and versatility – the ability to give clients what they need, in the way that works best for 'HK/ ` h)K HhDD/h)E( J-) HG( >)/[ ZS L- fHh' S Mh. '- gK h /-gGDK +)-JK((G-.hD h.L hMMK(] (GgDK '- MDGK.'( ` G'\( +h)' -J gKG.I HKD+J&D h.L h++)-hMH] able. I like to use legal technology, as long as it gives my clients a better experience. It helps me work faster fG'H-&' (hM)G>MG.I hMM&)hMd_ h.L +)-%GLK( /-)K fhd( to communicate,” he said. “What I particularly value is ensuring timely client communication. It’s very much a

'f-]fhd (')KK'_ hM'G%KDd DG('K.G.I h.L 'HK. Ke+DhG.G.I legal matters in everyday language.”

TK hD(- M)KLG'( (')-.I )KDh'G-.(HG+( fG'H 'HK DKIhD M-/] munity and legal support services in the area in helping his business growth.

Z1HK. d-&\)K h (-DK +)hM'G'G-.K)_ fHh'\( )KhDDd G/+-)] 'h.' G( d-&) G.'K)LK+K.LK.MK h/-.I 'HK )KJK))hD +h)'.K)] ships as well as support services, such as Dye & Durham.

I also work with an amazing real estate paralegal – those relationships make all the difference.”

Graf says he’s hoping to see his business continue to I)-f h.L <-&)G(H ` F&(' DGEK NKf 1K('/G.('K) G'(KDJ ` G. the coming years.

Z7h)' -J f-)EG.I G. h MD-(K]E.G' M-//&.G'd DGEK 'HG( G( that word gets around. You build a good reputation and people hear about it and clients refer you to others. I love

PHOTO: Stephen Graf, Stephen Graf & Company

Stephen Graf & Company Solicitor & Notary Public 604 Columbia Street, Suite 480 New Westminster, BC 604-314-5700 www.stephengraf.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Excellence

Head to Toes Spa, Triniti Laser Clinic and Atefa Hair Design

T

here’s something special happening at the corner of Sixth Street and Fourth Avenue.

Three years ago, the doors opened on a salon and spa that brought together the expertise of a group of business owners – with decades of combined experience G. 'HKG) G.LG%GL&hD >KDL([ Head to Toes Spa and Salon, Triniti Laser Clinic and Atefa Hair Design operate out of a tranquil and stylish facility in the heart of the uptown business district, creating a one-stop location that offers everything from pedicures and facials, hair styling and laser treatments – to name just a few of the services.

“We have created this team of experienced professionals because we are all very dedicated to providing a long-term establishment with a goal of accommodating all our clients’ needs,” said Rosa Chiesa of Head To Toes.

“We want our clients to enjoy every minute of their experience, and to feel relaxed and rejuvenated when they leave. We treat everyone with the highest level of respect and kindness.”

Atefa Nuri, owner of Atefa Hair Design, says the decision to join together has helped her serve the client base she has built during the three decades she’s been working as a master stylist, while also welcoming new clients.

“I have been in this business for 30 years, and I have three generations that come to me,” she said. “It’s wonderful to have customers who come back year after “It’s a wonderful, warm year. You have to have atmosphere. There’s passion to do this, and I everything here, from love it every day.” head to toes, that someone Nuri, who trained at could want.” the Morris School of Hair Design and the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London, W.IDh.L_ (hd( 'HK )Kfh)L G( (KKG.I 'HK M-.>LK.MK h.L pleasure a client experiences with the services.

“When a client is in my chair and they’re feeling good about themselves, that is wonderful,” she said.

That customer-focused attitude is something that holds true for Tahora Eslahian and Tina Ruggiero, owners of Triniti Laser Clinic, which provides a full range of cosmetic laser procedures with trained medical professionals.

“We treat our patients like family and give everyone the best, most personalized treatments,” said Eslahian, who is also a clinical trainer for the two largest laser companies in the world. “We pride ourselves on being the best in the industry. We like to give each client the VIP treatment – very personalized to their needs, and not just -.K](GcK]>'(]hDD[X All three businesses ensure they’re at the cutting-edge of technology and training. “We continuously provide our team with education and knowledge in all the things we do,” said Chiesa.

Eslahian agrees: “We have the latest technology that

has been proven to work, from the best laser companies in the world. That’s very important to us.”

The streetfront location is peaceful, relaxing and tranquil – at the same time, all three businesses appreciate the busy, multicultural feel of being located on Sixth Street. With a central location, and a growing clientele and reputation, the trio of businesses have hit on a recipe for success that will carry them into the future.

“We have room to grow in our 5,000 square foot facility,” said Chiesa.

S. 'HK /Kh.'G/K_ 'HK -f.K)( h)K K.F-dG.I 'HK gK.K>'( of working in a combined space, knowing that it has benK>'( J-) g-'H 'HK/ h.L 'H-(K fH- M-/K 'H)-&IH 'HK L--) seeking services.

“It’s a wonderful, warm atmosphere,” notes Nuri.

“There’s everything here, from head to toes, that someone could want.”

“Our clients can do all the pampering they want in one spot – laser corrections, hair, spa treatments,” added Eslahian. “It’s beauty inside and out.”

PHOTO: From left to right: Rosa Chiesa, Tahora Eslahian, Tina Cozzolino and Atefa Nuri

Head to Toes Spa and Salon, Triniti Laser Clinic and Atefa Hair Design 337 Sixth St. New Westminster, BC 604-540-0055 www.headtotoesspa.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Belmont Dental Centre

Excellence

I

n a city known for its traditions, there’s something to be said for a business that has grown with the community – and plans to continue growing into the city’s future.

Belmont Dental Centre has been operating in New 1K('/G.('K) J-) ?Y dKh)(_ .- Kh(d JKh' G. h.d >KDL_ h.L with a dedicated team its reputation continues to grow.

The reason for its success come down to the basics: consistently ensuring that patient care and comfort is top priority.

Belmont, located in the heart of the city, provides gentle family-oriented dental care with a team of dentists and hygienists led by owner Dr. Gursharan Dhaliwal.

Combining state of the art equipment, a diverse range of services and treatments, and a personal and friendly atmosphere, Belmont has continued to draw new patients along with its long-time patients, many of whom have been coming there for decades.

“When someone recommends us to a friend, or family member, that’s the best compliment,” said Dr. Dhaliwal.

“We want people to walk away feeling they’ve been taken care of, they were comfortable, they understood the procedures, and they were treated well. That’s always the goal.”

Dr. Dhaliwal practised alongside Dr. Astley Smith, the original owner of Belmont, and in 2010 became its proprietor.

“We take the time to make sure every His associpatient is receiving quality care and ates in the that they feel comfortable while here.” practise are Dr. Lori Musacchio, Dr. Christine Park and Dr. Gina Lee, who work with a “family” of dental hygienists, assistants and administrative staff.

“We have people working here who have been with Belmont for 30 years, original team members,” notes Dr. Dhaliwal. “That’s fantastic in terms of wealth of knowledge and experience but also that it provides a real sense of familiarity for patients who come in and see the same faces year after year. It’s a wonderful atmosphere, and that is good for both us and the patients who come here.”

“That’s the key: quality care,” he said. “That includes making sure they are comfortable, that they understand the procedures, that we discuss the treatment options.”

It also extends to practical matters: the centre is open seven days a week, with extended evening hours one night a week for those who prefer late appointments.

Many patients tell them their location is also a great gK.K>'[ “Being in the Royal City Centre Mall is great. It’s a location that just works really well,” he said. “There’s ample parking, people can do some shopping while they’re waiting if they’ve brought their kids in for an appointment.

And the mall is really at the centre of New Westminster, it’s convenient for people coming from all over.”

And they do – their patients aren’t just Royal City residents, but come from Burnaby, Surrey and beyond.

“We are a family practice, so we have children, seniors, all ages,” he said. “Everyone is welcome.”

They also offer emergency care and have done home visits for patients who needed it.

“You want to make sure your patients are really getting the care they need,” he said. “I want them to feel their visit was painless, that it was great care, and friendly, too.

WhMH +h'GK.' G( h +K)(-._ .-' h >DK_ h.L KhMH +K)(-. Hh( different needs from a checkup and cleaning to preventative care to cosmetic. We take the time to make sure every patient is receiving quality care and that they feel comfortable while here.”

The centre has recently undergone a renovation, and continues to invest in cutting edge technology to ensure it is always offering quality care for its patients.

PHOTO: From left to right: Dr. Lori Musacchio, Dr. Gursharan Dhaliwal, Dr. Christine Park, Dr. Gina Lee

Belmont Dental Centre Royal City Centre Mall, Main Floor 108-610 Sixth St. New Westminster, BC 604-521-6313 www.belmontdentalcentre.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Excellence

N

ew Westminster is often called the best-kept secret in Metro Vancouver by its residents, but the bestkept secret inside the community and the public post-secondary sector may well be the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC).

Thanks to the growth in academic programs it has experienced in recent years and the reputation it has built, the secret is quickly getting out – not just in B.C. but across the country and beyond.

“We really are a hidden gem,” said Dr. Michel Tarko, +)K(GLK.' -J 'HK G.('G'&'G-.[ ZS\%K gKK. HK)K >%K dKh)( now, and I’m still amazed at the programming, all the contract training we do, the opportunities, the students, faculty and staff – JIBC is an incredible asset and people are starting to hear more and more about that.”

JIBC is Canada’s leading public safety educator, with about 28,000 people studying at its six campuses and through distance education. With its main campus at Eighth and McBride in New Westminster, and satellite locations in Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Victoria, Kelowna and Chilliwack, JIBC has an extensive range of program -JJK)G.I([ 4HG( G.MD&LK( K%K)d'HG.I J)-/ MK)'G>Mh'K( and diplomas, to undergraduate degrees and graduate MK)'G>Mh'K( 'Hh' J-M&( -. h. G.M)KLGgDK LG%K)(G'd -J '-+GM(9 intelligence analysis, law enforcement studies, paramedicine, public safety administration, bylaw compliance, leadership, and emergency response – to name just a few.

“Our goal, at the end of the day, is to make communi“Ultimately, excellence comes down ties safer to the individual student: student through the success and student achievement. training and These are the people who are the education of heroes in a community, keeping public safety communities safe.” professionals fHK)K g&(G.K(( Mh. 'H)G%K_X (hGL 4h)E-[ Z"K G' 'H)-&IH >)K safety, policing, emergency management, counselling or M-.<GM' )K(-D&'G-. ` G'\( hDD 'HK &/g)KDDh &.LK) fHGMH -&) students are making their own communities safer and stronger.” The Institute focuses on hands-on, experiential learning, taught mainly by professionals from the +&gDGM (hJK'd >KDL[ “That’s a really critical component – these are the experts, teaching from their own experiences. Textual information is vital, of course, but learning from a person fH- M-/K( J)-/ 'HK >KDL_ fH- Hh( LKhD' fG'H 'HK (G'&] ations you’re looking at in the learning environment, that’s an incredible resource,” said Tarko.

The Institute also uses a variety of simulation methods, to allow students hands-on practise.

“Simulation provides something that is unique – you can take a case study, a real life situation, and then with volunteer actors carry out a train derailment, an airplane crash, a semi-truck that is upside down, exercise an organization’s business continuity plan, and respond to that situation as closely to reality as possible,” he said. “It gives much more meaning to the theory of why they do

what they do.”

The private sector is increasingly taking advantage of the Institute’s expertise as well, partnering with JIBC to develop customized contract training programs, including leadership-focused programs for staff and emergency /h.hIK/K.' J-) M-/+h.GK( f-)EG.I G. >KDL( DGEK 'HK -GD_ gas and mining sectors.

The Institute is also committed to working with First Nations communities throughout the province to help develop rural and remote safety programs.

“We’re at a really exciting point in our history – we offer such a spectrum of customized training in justice and public safety and academic programs and we’re becoming a household name like other regional colleges in the province,” he said. “That’s wonderful, but ultimately, exMKDDK.MK M-/K( L-f. '- 'HK G.LG%GL&hD ('&LK.'9 ('&LK.' success and student achievement. These are the people who are the heroes in a community, keeping communities safe, where we live, work and play.”

PHOTO: Dr. Michel Tarko, president & CEO – Justice Institute of British Columbia

Justice Institute of British Columbia 715 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, BC 604-525-5422 www.jibc.ca

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Excellence

New Westminster Electrical Utility Commission

T

he Royal City is known for its traditions – and the New Westminster Electric Utility Commission is one of the longest running of them all.

While most communities through the Metro Vancouver area rely on regional electrical services, local residents are still enjoying the small-town advantage of the oldest continuously-operated electrical utility in the province.

“Our vision, which has been the focus for many years, is to demonstrate that we have obtained our long term motto to be B.C.’s Best Electrical Utility. That’s the framework and the goal that our entire staff moves forward under,” said Rod Carle, general manager. “That means not just doing what we already do well, but always looking ahead.”

A lot has already changed in the 125 years since the city >)(' gKIh. IK.K)h'G.I +-fK) '- -+K)h'K h Hh.LJ&D -J MG'd street lights. Today, almost 30,000 residential customers and some 3,000 business customers are turning on their lights, powering up their phones and running their appliances thanks to the local utility. And those street lights? Yes, they’re still running each night on local power – along with the electrical systems for a majority of the city-owned facilities such as City Hall, Canada Games Pool, the New Westminster Police Station, Moody Park Arena and more.

Part of the reason the utility has managed to remain independent and successPHOTO: Left to Right: Rod Carle, Norm Connolly, Ryan Coleman ful is the team that works in “Our vision, which has been the 'HK >%K LK+h)'] focus for many years, is to ments under demonstrate that we have obtained its umbrella – our long term motto to be B.C.’s electric adminBest Electric Utility. That means not istration, elecjust doing what we already do well, tric design and but always looking ahead.” engineering, KDKM')GM -+K)h'G-.(_ KDKM')GM (K)%GMK( h.L KDKM')GM >.h.MK_ customer serve and information technology.

“It’s a really fantastic culture – when people come on board, they tend to stay here for their careers,” he said.

“In our management group, there is 127 years of utility Ke+K)GK.MK h/-.I >%K +K-+DK[ 8&) '-'hD ('hJJ -J hg-&' B? people have over 365 years of combined experience. If it wasn’t for the staff here we wouldn’t be as successful as we are – when you have that kind of experience and years in the utility, it’s really a sign of the commitment to the city.”

Staff is particularly critical, he notes, as utilities all over – including New Westminster’s – continue to evolve to keep pace with a changing world.

“Today’s digital economy is really shifting the way utilities operate. So the old traditional approach was that a utility would spend a lot of its time maintaining and operating its existing infrastructure. Today, we’re moving towards more of a model in which we are an energy solutions provider in that we’re really focused on conserving

and sustaining,” he said.

In New Westminster, that is already playing out in a variety of ways, including two innovative programs focused on maximizing sustainability over the long run.

Energy Save New West is a community energy program LK(GI.KL '- G/+)-%K 'HK K.K)Id KJ>MGK.Md -J )K(GLK.'GhD homes and businesses in the city, in partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC. ZS'\( )KhDDd D--EG.I h' 'Hh' K.K)Id KJ>MGK.Md M-/+-] .K.' h.L >.LG.I fhd( '- (&++-)' )K(GLK.'( h.L g&(G] nesses who are trying to make those improvements,” said Energy Save program coordinator Ryan Coleman.

Meanwhile, the Sapperton District Energy System is exploring the possibility of providing clean, renewable, low-cost energy in the Sapperton area, as part of the redevelopment of the Royal Columbian Hospital site.

One option being explored is sewer heat recovery. “We’re very fortunate in the Sapperton area because we can go in and set up this renewable type of energy very early in the life of the development, rather than coming in after and upgrading systems,” said Norm Connolly, community energy manager.

PHOTO: From left to right: Martin Gifford, commissioner & chair; Mayor Wayne Wright, commissioner; Lisa Spitale, commissioner; Don McLellan, commissioner; Fong Kwok, commissioner and Rod Carle, general manager, Electrical Utility

Electrical Utility Commission City of New Westminster 905 First St. New Westminster, BC 604-527-4569 www.newwestcity.ca www.energysavenewwest.ca

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Save-On-Foods at Royal City Centre

Excellence

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ustomers, community and caring: that’s what it’s all about at Save-On-Foods at Royal City Centre.

But, says manager Stuart Muir, that’s not exclusive to their location – it’s an approach to business that permeates every level of the Overwaitea Food Group J)-/ 'HK HKhL -J>MK '- 'HK MHKME]-&' M-&.'K)[ “The culture of Save-On-Foods is really familyoriented, very much a team effort and everyone in the organization plays a part in that,” said Muir, noting that President Darrell Jones sets the tone for the entire chain.

“The Darrell Jones you see on TV is the Darrell Jones you see in real life – down to earth, so approachable,” he (hGL[ ZS\/ %K)d KeMG'KL '- gK f-)EG.I J-) 'HG( M-/+h.d_ 'HKd ')Kh' hDD -J &( DGEK Jh/GDd[X The Royal City location, previously owned by another grocery chain, has been operated under the Save-OnFoods banner since early 2014.

“It’s a wonderful organization, from the top down,” said Muir. “Upper management is very approachable, I could phone them any time and they’ll listen to my ideas.”

That, he says, helps foster the team at the store level in their efforts every day.

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The change to Save-On-Foods was something of a homecoming, adds Muir.

“The Overwaitea Food Group started in 1915 down on Columbia Street, so 2015 is going to be our 100th anniversary – this is Save-on-Foods’ hometown, and the company is excited about having a growing presence here.”

One of the many ways that Save-On-Foods has continued to expand its loyal shopper base is by offering competitive prices plus a diverse range of products and, in particular, providing an array of specialty items, as well as a growing focus on local food products.

“We’ve got one of the largest selections of natural foods, gluten free products, really exciting new products that aren’t available everywhere else – and we’re getting '- gK )KhDDd fKDD E.-f. J-) 'Hh'_X HK (hGL[ Z#.L G. K%K)d 5h%K]8.]V--L(_ 'HK)K\( h ^g&d D-MhD\ )hME_ fHGMH Hh( hDD local products that are chosen based on how close to this

store it came from. Anything that’s made in this area, the Lower Mainland, say Richmond or Langley, we highlight those regional products.”

The store also has a new sushi counter, panini sandwich h)Kh_ h. -.](G'K 5'h)g&ME(_ h.L h <-)G('_ h( fKDD h( h +Hh)] macy, along with full service seafood and meat counters.

With a recent upgrade to the interior, the store is out>''KL fG'H 'HK Dh'K(' 5h%K]8.]V--L( LQM-) h.L (GI.hIK[ ZS' D--E( I)Kh'_ h.L G'\( h M-/J-)'hgDK h'/-(+HK)K J-) our customers,” he said.

All in all, Muir says he and his team couldn’t be happier about being part of the Save-On-Foods team in the Royal City.

“New Westminster is a wonderful community to be in – G'\( DGEK h (/hDD '-f. G. 'HK /GLLDK -J h gGI MG'd ` h.L 'HG( company is just fantastic,” he said. “It’s a great combina'G-.[ 1K\)K D--EG.I J-)fh)L '- 'HK M-/G.I dKh)([X

PHOTO: Stuart Muir, manager – Save-On-Foods

Save-On-Foods Royal City Centre 198-610 Sixth St. New Westminster, BC 604-520-5937 www.saveonfoods.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Nick Cheng, Financial Advisor

Excellence

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PHOTO: Beth Geeves, branch office administrator & Nick Cheng, financial advisor

Nick Cheng Financial Advisor, Edward Jones 159-555 Sixth St. New Westminster, BC 604-517-1023 www.edwardjones.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Excellence

RavenTech Consulting

A

passion for entrepreneurship and a mind for technology has led Rick Sparks from his hometown of Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia through a fascinating career that led him to Toronto, Vancouver and eventually Silicon Valley.

Now, armed with more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry – along with a penchant for hard work and an enthusiasm for life in general – Sparks is putting down roots in New Westminster.

As the CEO and Chief Technology Consultant of RavenTech Consulting, Sparks is eager to put his experience working for clients as diverse as Apple, Cisco, Motorola and Telus – to name just a few – to the job of supporting small businesses here and throughout B.C. “That’s my focus, and it’s near and dear to my heart,” he said. “My goal is to support small business the same way I’ve consulted for and supported corporate businesses at a high level.”

He comes by his appreciation for local, family owned businesses naturally: his father owned an auto-body repair and restoration shop that was known throughout Nova Scotia.

And as a young man, Sparks himself relied on small businesses to earn an income and continue towards his goals.

ZOd >)(' F-g fh( h( a cook at Pizza Hut. Ph'K) S LGL +hG.'G.I_ >)K restoration. I ran my own cleaning business – I’ve done a lot of the hands-on labour jobs “That was something my and I did them well,” he Dad taught me: whatever said. “That was someyou do in life, do it to the thing my Dad taught me: best of your ability, don’t whatever you do in life, do anything halfway, take do it to the best of your pride in your work, and do ability, don’t do anythe best you can.” thing halfway, take pride in your work, and do the best you can.”

It was that work ethic that helped him accrue the necessary training and education to pursue his love of technology as a career.

In 1986 he started working for a company in Nova Scotia that sold Apple computers, which were then still in their infancy. He learned computer trouble-shooting and repair, and systems maintenance, and began to support a variety of clients in developing data networking systems for businesses. Fast forward about 15 years and he was working as a consultant in Silicon Valley with multinational corporations, boards of education and more. He was hired by Apple to develop curriculum to teach internal staff about the company’s digital software application; the program was so successful that Sparks was asked to teach the same curriculum to Apple alumni at Stanford University.

Sparks says the path was, at times, rocky – both personally and professionally. When the economy took downturns, so too did the industry that he relied on to support his family; later, health challenges cropped up. But at each turn, he kept his eye on his goals. In 2008, he re-

turned to Canada, settling in the Vancouver area, and the wheels began turning to develop Raven Tech Consulting.

Now, together with a team of experts in a variety of tech specializations, RavenTech Consulting is fast making a name for itself in providing technology consulting, web design and hosting, automated secure cloud data backup, systems support, data networks and project management services. “One of the key pieces are budgets: I work within the budget that a client has. We sit down fG'H 'HK -f.K)_ I- -%K) 'HKG) I-hD(_ h.L >I&)K -&' fHGMH technologies can help them with their own business success,” he said.

Sparks is a member of the Eastern Woodland Métis Nation. His family background includes West African, Jamaican and Mi’kmaq First Nation. He has also recently launched a social enterprise called Buffalo Rains Network, which is a technology consulting business established to provide leading edge technology solutions for the preservation of language, culture and business assets for the Indigenous communities in Canada, Africa and the Caribbean Islands.

PHOTO: Rick Sparks, CEO and chief technology consultant - RavenTech Consulting

RavenTech Consulting 737 Carnarvon St. New Westminster, BC 778-706-9451 www.raventechconsulting.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Excellence

Anvil Centre

A

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PHOTO: From left to right: Biliana Velkova, arts coordinator; Robert J. McCullough, manager of cultural services, City of New Westminster; Heidi Hughes, director of sales & marketing, Anvil Centre; Vali Marling, general manager, Anvil Centre

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC 604-515-3830 www.anvilcentre.com

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Royal City Youth Ballet

Excellence

F

or more than 25 years, the Royal City Youth Ballet has been fostering young dancers to pursue their passion on the stage and beyond.

Now, with the leadership torch passed on to a new generation with renowned dancer Camilla Fishwick-Kellogg taking on the role of artistic director, the organization’s reputation for excellence will only continue to grow.

It’s a particularly poignant moment for both FishwickKellogg and the organization: she choreographed much of the original Nutcracker performance that the organization has become so well known for, and danced the uniquely challenging roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen for many years.

Now living in Orange County, California, FishwickKellogg is a dancer with Disney and teaches at the Classical Dance Centre and Dance Dynamics; she’s currently coaching three young dancers for the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix Competition in New York City.

She has worked alongside the organization’s long-time artistic director, Dolores Kirkwood, in preparing for the Nutcracker performance for the last 25 years.

“That was a wonderful training experience that has helped me to take on my new position,” she said. “Dolores was an amazing artistic director and has always been a role model for me.” She’s joined this year by fellow dancer and long-time personal friend Trisha Sinosich-Arciaga, who is the newly appointed ex“The dancers receive a ecutive director for the tremendous amount of Royal City Youth Ballet. stage experience. It gives 4HK .-.]+)->' (-MGK'd the dancers the opportuis aimed at giving young nity to get a feel for how dancers the opportunity a professional ballet to perform classical balcompany works.” let on stage, bridging the gap between a dance school and a professional company.

Though they’ve become well known for their annual performance of The Nutcracker, the group – which is unique in its scope and mission in Canada – performs 20-plus shows each year throughout B.C. and Alberta, including Cinderella, Coppelia and others.

“We are a training company where the dancers receive a tremendous amount of stage experience, along with the training and weekly rehearsals,” said Fishwick-Kellogg.

“It serves as a stepping stone for some dancers, and gives the dancers the opportunity to get a feel for how a professional ballet company works. I love teaching and choreographing, and having the opportunity work with the beautiful dancers in the company.”

Sinosich-Arciaga says that the commitment and dedication of everyone involved – from the founders to the board of directors and teachers – has given the organization a well-deserved reputation.

Both women bring an incredible diversity of training and experience to their roles. Fishwick-Kellogg began dancing at the age of three with the local Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts, and later performed with

'HK 7hMG>M N-)'HfK(' "hDDK' !-/+h.d_ 'HK 6-dhD 1G.] nipeg Ballet, and trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London. Sinosich-Arciaga also trained under the direction of former youth ballet artistic director Dolores Kirkwood, trained and performed at the Alberta Ballet School and the Banff Centre, and received her teaching MK)'G>Mh'K J)-/ 'HK 6-dhD #MhLK/d -J jh.MK[ They are joined on the artistic committee by Keitha Campeau, Matthew Waldie and Davi Rodrigues.

“The students who come to Royal City Youth Ballet learn to be responsible for what they dance and how they dance it. They’re responsible to the artistic staff as well as the rest of the cast,” notes Sinosich-Arciaga. “We all count on each other to make the show a success, and we hope this helps develop our dancers into good people as well as good dancers.”

That’s a key goal for the organization: that in working together, the dancers develop their discipline, work ethic, responsibility, maturity, co-operation in working as a team, and enjoyment and appreciation for the arts.

PHOTO: Front left to right: Trisha Sinosich-Arciaga & Camilla Fishwick-Kellogg; dancers: Ian Byron Szkolak & Chloe Choroszewski

Royal City Youth Ballet 511 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC 604-521-7290 www.royalcityyouthballet.org

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Champagne Taste Home Consignment

Excellence

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or sisters Peggy Bellerive and Judy Wyker, there’s one thing above all others that made their unique business bloom with success from the very beginning: people. And that includes not just their most loyal customers – many of whom come back to Champagne Taste year after year – but the entire community of New Westminster.

“Our business is absolutely built on relationships,” said Bellerive. “It’s about the people. …Customer service is our strength, it’s our motto, it’s our everything.

That’s number 1.” Wyker agrees. “It’s a different sort of experience shopping here than at a big chain store. Our customers like that.” The city, too, has welcomed them fG'H -+K. h)/(_ 'HKd (hd_ (G.MK 'HK L--)( >)(' -+K.KL h' the store at the corner of Royal Avenue and 11th Street in 2002.

“The reason we came to New Westminster was that it had such a sense of community – being here has been our biggest asset, no doubt. We’ve been embraced by the community and we love them right back,” said Bellerive.

“This is a good town for small business: if you treat your customers well, they treat you well back. It’s very rewarding.”

Champagne Taste began as a high-end consignment store offering quality furniture and accessories; over time, the focus has shifted, with new items now mixed in amongst the consignment pieces. It’s an eclectic, stylish mix of home furnishings and décor, with new things coming through the door “Customer service is our all the time. “When we strength, it’s our motto, it’s >)(' ('h)'KL_ fK fK)K our everything” primarily consignment – furniture and vintage items and collectibles. We’re at least 50 per cent new now. The customers love it, because what we look for is the strongest possible value for them.” Wyker says that “freshness” keeps customers coming back over and over – and telling their friends to do so as well. “The consignment aspect really keeps the store interesting – there are always new things to look at.” For that savvy shopper, there are amazing, quality items with good value.

The sisters decided to go into business together after a series of life changes for both of them: one decided it was time for a career change, the other was downsized from a long-time job. “I was in the U.S. at the time and had to part with a lot of things and took advantage of a consignment store in the U.S. – it was so great, and I thought ‘there isn’t really anything like this in B.C.’” Both of them decided that the time was ripe to become their own bosses – and that they could turn the consignment store vision into something unique by taking it up a notch. They decided on a location in New Westminster and, with their special touch, the store was soon drawing customers from around the Metro Vancouver area. “We’re

20 minutes from anywhere really. Our customers make the trip here from all over the Lower Mainland,” said Bellerive. “Sometimes people come looking for that one (+KMG>M G'K/$ -'HK) 'G/K( G'\( '- g)-f(K_ IK' GLKh(_ h.L >.L (-/K'HG.I .Kf[X With vaulted ceilings, skylight, and 5,000 square feet of shopping space – not to mention that continued focus on customer service – it’s no surprise that customers are fGDDG.I '- /hEK 'HK ')G+ '- >.L F&(' 'HK )GIH' +GKMK J-) their homes.

PHOTO: From left to right: Peggy and Judy in the showroom at Champagne Taste Home Consignment

Champagne Taste Home Consignment 1101 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC 604-524-6068 www.champagnetaste.ca

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Excellence

Truffles Fine Foods

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PHOTO: Nin Rai, president - Truffles Fine Foods

Truffles Fine Foods New Westminster, BC 604-505-4961 www.trufflesfinefoods.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Excellence

Sprott Shaw College

K

en Thompson considers himself very lucky: he gets to see people reaching for their dreams every single day.

As the campus director for the New Westminster campus of Sprott Shaw College, Thompson says the dedication and talent of his team – and the impact that they have on students who attend classes there – is incredibly rewarding to see in action, and a continuation of the strong reputation the school has had in its 100-plus years in operation.

“You can’t be around for 111 years and not learn a few things,” he said. “But of course the heart of any organization is its people. My colleagues here are dedicated to the success of our students and to carrying out our mission: ‘To teach, to guide, to learn.’”

Thompson oversees every aspect of campus operation, including management of staff, administration, schedulG.I J-) ('&LK.'(_ >.h.MGhD /h.hIK/K.' h.L /-)K ` g&' all with the goal of supporting student success in a variety of ways.

“We see our function as not just giving classroom instruction but also preparing our students for all aspects of their career,” he said.

“And we are committed to lifelong learning, not just in terms of professional development activities, but also in learning from our students.”

Sprott Shaw College has 13 full campuses “We want students to gain across B.C., plus four the skills, knowledge and satellite campuses, and wisdom to pursue and a trades program offered build a rewarding career, -&' -J 'HK HKhL -J>MK but we also hope they will in Port Coquitlam. In keep warm memories of all, some 100 programs their time here.” in business, health and social development, trades, tourism and hospitality help students upgrade skills for current or new careers.”

“We really don’t have an average student – the variety of ages, cultures and life experiences we meet is one of the most rewarding parts of our work,” he said. “All of our programs attract people for different reasons, but if I had to point to the most popular, I suppose I’d have to say Practical Nursing (PN) and Early Childhood Educa'G-. bW!Wa[ 7N G( h. G.]LK/h.L >KDL_ h.L -&) +)-I)h/ G( among the best. ECE is a challenging program but at the same time is a lot of fun.”

The school recently re-introduced day and evening classes for ECE Post-Basic – caring for infants and toddlers or children with special needs – and Thompson says they’re excited to see those grow in the coming months.

Across the board, he says, staff and administrators are focused on one key factor: success for students.

“We are committed to that. We are continually developing and updating our curriculum and introducing new programs suited to the modern work world,” he said. “It’s the people who work here that make it great – I think students are sometimes surprised by the personal touch

we bring for such an established school. We want students to gain the skills, knowledge and wisdom to pursue and build a rewarding career, but we also hope they will keep warm memories of their time here that they take with them wherever they go.”

5+)-'' 5Hhf !-DDKIK >)(' gKIh. G. C:YA b'HK. .h/KL the Vancouver Business Institute) as the brain child of Robert James Sprott and William Henry Shaw. Over the years, programming has changed to suit the needs of the work force – for example, after the Second World War, the school designed program to help retrain military personnel for radio broadcasting and aviation. Famous students over the years have included broadcasters Jack Cullen and Ernie Rose, as well as artist Emily Carr.

Though the school has changed ownership over the last century, it remains committed to its goals of adult education. Today, some 4,500 students per year study at campuses in New Westminster, Victoria, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Kamloops, 100 Mile House and other communities.

PHOTO: Ken Thompson, director of New Westminster campus - Sprott Shaw College

Sprott Shaw College New Westminster Campus 420-88 Sixth Street New Westminster, BC 604-520-3900 www.sprottshaw.com

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NEW WESTMINSTER PROFILES OF

Design with Confidence

Excellence

A

lifelong love of all things creative and beautiful has led Michelle Bernier into a career that continues to bloom – and allows her to share her passion and talent with hundreds of clients.

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There’s so much happening that we just couldn’t fit it all in print, but you can find the full Christmas listings on our website at www.royalcity record.com – and check out a few of the highlights starting below.

Music

◗ New Westminster Symphony Orchestra: The NWSO and the Richmond Academy of Dance team up for their 15th anniversary Christmas celebration, which features excerpts from the Nutcracker, festive holiday songs and specially choreographed works.

It’s onstage at the Massey Theatre on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.

Buy through 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca. ◗ Carols and Bells: The 17th edition of this annual favourite is on Sunday,

Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Handbell ringers of all ages from Burnaby, New Westminster, Maple Ridge and Langley will take part in the concert, which will also include sing-alongs and a performance by the Los Castores Mariachi Band. Tickets are $20 regular, $15 for students and seniors or $10 for children.

They’re available through www.queensavenue.org or by calling the church office at 604-522-1606. You can also buy at the door. ◗ Winter Harp: The acclaimed ensemble returns to New West to perform on the Massey Theatre stage with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir. The concert is on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

See www.winterharp.com. ◗ Amabilis Singers: This New Westminster-based choir is joining forces with the Shaughnessy Heights United Church Sanctuary Choir for O Nata Lux, a concert celebrating the

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O Nata Lux: New Westminster’s Amabilis Singers join forces with the Shaughnessy Heights United Church Choir for a Christmas concert on Dec. 13 and 14. magic of the season. The concert runs Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. in Burnaby, and on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 West 33rd Ave. in Vancouver. Tickets are $20,

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Call 604-503-2074 or see www.amabilissingers.org. ◗ Holy Trinity Cathedral: Holy Trinity Cathedral choir is joining forces with the Royal Westminster Regimental Band for a Christmas concert at the cathedral on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Holy Trinity

is at 514 Carnarvon St. Tickets are by donation at the door, and donations of $20 or more will qualify for donation receipts. ◗ musica intima: The popular vocal ensemble returns to New Westminster for A Christmas Story, Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at

Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St. All ages are welcome for an evening of carols and stories in a Vinyl Café-inspired narrative. Tickets are $35 regular, $30 for seniors and $10 for students. Call 604-731-7718 or see www. musicaintima.org. ◗Christmas Page 32

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Christmas: Theatre, dance highlights ◗ continued from page 31

◗ New Westminster Secondary School: The school’s music department presents its winter band concert on Wednesday, Dec. 17, featuring fun and exciting music by the concert and jazz bands.

Tickets are $8, or free for kids under six. Call the box office at 604-521-5050 to book. It’s onstage at the Massey Theatre at 7 p.m.

Theatre/ dance

◗ Christmas Belles: New Westminster’s Vagabond Players are back with their Christmas comedy, running Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Evening shows Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, or $13 for students and seniors, with $10 previews on Dec. 3, 4 and 5.

Reserve at 604-521-0412 or email reservations@vaga bondplayers.ca. See www. vagabondplayers.ca. ◗ New Westminster Secondary School: The

school’s dance department presents adaptations of two family favourites, onstage at the Massey Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

A Veggie A Day Keeps the Don Away, presented by the junior dance classes and senior acting class, is an adaptation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. #TheCarol is a modern retelling of A Christmas Carol. Tickets for the night are $7. Call 604-521-5050 or see www.ticketsnw.ca. ◗ Scrooge: This dramatic reading with music features a script by Orson Welles, based on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. It’s on at Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 regular, $15 seniors/ students, $10 children, call 604-522-1606. ◗ The Nutcracker: The Royal City Youth Ballet returns with its traditional holiday favourite, onstage at the Massey Theatre on Monday, Dec. 22. It’s on at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for

children under 13. Call 604-521-5050 or buy at ticketsnw.ca.

Art and crafts

◗ Brewery District Christmas gift and craft fair: The fair is on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sapperton Pensioners Hall at 318 Keary St. A wide range of vendors and artisans will offer the perfect gifts for your family and friends. Admission is by donation, with proceeds to be donated to charity. ◗ Artisans Fair: The River Market holds two December editions of its Artisans Fair, on Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community square at River Market. The fair includes jewelers, knitters, crafters and a variety of other artisans. River Market is at 810 Quayside Dr. Check out its website at www.rivermarket.ca. ◗ Van Dop Gallery: Van Dop Gallery, at 421 Richmond St., is alive ◗Fun Page 33

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Special events

◗ Santa Claus Parade: It’s not Christmas till Jolly Old St. Nick comes riding into town in style! This year’s Santa Claus Parade and tree lighting, on the theme of A Child’s Christmas, is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, along Columbia Street. The parade will be followed by a number of related fun events: photos with Santa at the Shops at New West from noon to 4 p.m.; Merry Fishmas at the Fraser River Discovery Centre from noon to 4 p.m.; arts and crafts, kids’ stories, Festival of Trees and entertainment at the Anvil Centre from noon to 4 p.m.; the holiday market edition of the Royal City

Farmers’ Market at River Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the grand tree lighting at Hyack Square at 4 p.m. Check out www. newwestcity.ca for all the details. ◗ Festival of Trees: The Festival of Trees returns for its second year after the inaugural event in 2013. It’s a 25-day event, running from Dec. 1 to Christmas Day, featuring trees adorned by local schools on display at River Market, and trees sponsored by businesses on display at Anvil Centre. The festival raises money to help support local schools and, this year, includes a number of special events: a poutine-and-beer fundraiser at Spud Shack on Dec. 7; a Gingerbread House Competition that’s being judged on Dec. 7 at River Market; Holiday Pet Photos with the Grinch at Bosley’s on Dec. 7; Photos With Santa at River Market on Dec. 13; and a Holiday Movie Night at River Market on Dec. 14. See www.

festivaloftreesnewwest. ca for all the details about the festival and all the events involved. It’s being hosted by The Stage New Westminster in partnership with River Market and the Anvil Centre. ◗ Christmas Cheer at Irving House: Families can travel back in time as Irving House is decked out for the holiday season.

Enjoy live Christmas music in the parlour and make a decoration for one of the trees. It’s on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21, from noon to 4 p.m. Drop in, and the program is by donation.

You can also book seats for a Victorian Christmas tea.

Call 604-527-4640 for more. ◗ Royal City Farmers Market: The winter edition of the market runs on two Saturdays in December, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at River Market. Find organic produce, local honey, meat, eggs and dairy and more.

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If the snow doesn’t have you in the Christmas spirit, then perhaps the New Westminster parks and recreation department can help. The city is offering a host of Christmas programs and special events for everyone from toddlers to seniors.

A special Christmas edition of the Active Living Guide is available now – you can pick it up at city facilities or see it online at www.newwestpcr.ca.

Here are a few highlights of what’s on offer: ◗ Parent and tot programs: Art and play are part of the fun as the city offers up parent and tot programs for the young set.

There’s Christmas arts and crafts for ages two to four, Thursdays, Dec. 11 and 18 at Centennial Community Centre, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (604-777-5100); the Indoor Playland Holiday Party, at Queensborough Community Centre on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (604525-7388); Rudolph Rompers (ages three to five) on Monday, Dec. 22 from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Centennial Community Centre (604-777-5100); and the Motoring Munchkins Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 19 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Queen’s Park Arenex (604-777-5121). ◗ Family Christmas dinner: This annual favourite includes a catered turkey feast with all the trimmings, plus entertainment and a raffle prize draw. It’s hosted by the Queensborough Special Programs Committee at the Queensborough Community Centre on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., $20 for adults and $8 for kids. Call 604-

525-7388. ◗ Breakfast With Santa: Families are invited to join in this pancake breakfast, with entertainment, sing-along and of course a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself. It’s all happening on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Centennial Community Centre. It’s $6, call ahead for tickets to 604-7775100. The Queensborough Community Centre has its Breakfast With Santa event on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. Call 604-5257388. ◗ Youth centre programs: The New Westminster Youth Centre hosts a number of special programs, including a holiday dinner on Saturday, Dec. 20 and a Christmas chocolate and ornament-making session on Tuesday, Dec. 9. There’s even an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party at Glenbrook Middle School on Friday, Dec. 12.

◗ Century House Christmas lunch and Christmas dinner: The centre for people aged 50plus is hosting a number of Christmas festivities, including Christmas dinners (with happy hour and entertainment) on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 16, and a Christmas lunch on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 604-519-1066 for details. ◗ Skate With Santa: Moody Park Arena is decked out for the holidays, and people of all ages can join in the fun on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Regular admission rates apply to this skate – but you get a visit from Santa Claus himself included in the cost, plus cookie decorating, a Christmas craft and special on-ice activities. Call 604525-5301.

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◗ IN THE GAME

Moscrop girls sixth at 4As ◗P36 First goals pace Steelers to win ◗P36

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Knights march stopped in semifinal

BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

One too many mistakes cost the St. Thomas More Knights a spot in the Subway Bowl final.

The Knights held the defending three-time B.C. high school AAA football championships to less than 25 points for just the second time this season in a 23-13 loss in their semifinal playoff at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium on Saturday.

Played under clear skies and in sub-zero temperatures, STM appeared to have a solid game plan against the Vancouver Island powerhouse.

STM’s defence and special teams put the ball into the offence’s hands on two occasions in the opening half to give the Knights a pair of short-lived leads.

Demarius Henderson recovered a fumble in the first quarter that led to quarterback Terrell Jana’s 15-yard touchdown run to open the scoring.

JJ DesLauriers also came up with the ball following a fumbled Mt. Douglas punt return that set the Knights up inside the Ram’s half for their second score on a 23-yard toss from Jana into the end zone to Luca Bellini.

But the Rams also made plays to get out of the first half tied 13-13.

Mt. Doug’s Seye Farinu scampered seven yards to tie the score 7-7 in the opening quarter after teammate Manny Lopez returned a Knights’ kickoff 50 yards to the STM 30-yard line.

Farinu was also Johnnyon-the-spot late in the second quarter, stepping inside an ill-considered Jana pass deep in the STM half and taking the interception into the end zone from 12 yards out with just 46 seconds left in the half.

Volley girls sixth at AA’s

BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Photo courtesy of Richard Lam/The Province

Deep freeze: St. Thomas More quarterback Terrell Jana, in red, is taken down on the frozen turf by Mt. Douglas Rams Byron MacKinnon during a 23-13 semifinal loss to the three-time defending B.C. AAA high school football champions at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium on Saturday.

The two teams turned the ball over on downs for most of the third quarter until a Mt. Douglas fumble recovery and an ensuing personal foul call put the ball within scoring reach of the Rams.

Farinu, who was carried off the field earlier in the possession, gave way to the power running of fullback Pato Vega, who showed the depth of the dynamic Mt. Douglas football program, taking much of the offence on his back from that point on, including a six-yard run for what proved to be the gamewinning score.

“We made critical errors that led to their 13 points and ultimately it cost us the ball game,” said STM head coach Bernie Kully, who

was agonizingly close to had the ball inside the taking the Knights to their Mt. Doug red zone on what proved first Subway to be the final Bowl final chance STM since 2007. would have “Our “Our offence to score, when offence was so an attempted great this year was so great pass was batscoring points. ted into the The plays this year scorair at the line were there,” ing points. The of scrimmage said Kully. plays were there. and caught “Everything Byron was there for Everything was by MacKinnon for us to be sucthere for us to be the Knights’ cessful.” third of four Jana com- successful.” turnovers on pleted 11 of 27 interceptions. pass attempts BERNIE KULLY Kieran Janes for 154 yards, STM head coach took the loss but many of like a Knight. the incomple“I was happy to play tions were either dropped just one more tough, gridor just overthrown.

Trailing 20-13 early in iron game with my famthe fourth quarter, Jana ily,” said the senior defen-

sive end. “We had to ball out and prepare to stop their run and stop their pass. … Unfortunately the outcome didn’t come our way,” said Janes. “We thought we could have had it at any time. … We knew we could win it on any of those plays.”

Mt. Douglas moved on to its fourth consecutive AAA final against the South Delta Sun Devils – 16-13 upset winners over No. 1-ranked Terry Fox. In AAA junior varsity football, Notre Dame advanced to its first B.C. bowl final since 1997, following a 28-14 win over Mt. Boucherie last week.

The JV Jugglers will take on Terry Fox in the final at B.C. Place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.

St. Thomas More did one better than its preprovincial seeding.

The AA Knights placed sixth at the B.C. high school girls’ volleyball championships following a threeset 15-7 tiebreak loss to Hatzic in placement finals at Brentwood College on Saturday.

The seventh-seeded Knights placed second to eventual champion Pacific Academy in opening pool play and then made a determined run for a championship berth the following day.

“It was way too close on Friday,” said STM head coach Becky Lang.

The Knights eked out a 16-14 tiebreaker over host Brentwood in the championship round and then later moved on against Lower Mainland and independent rival York House in the quarterfinals.

STM took a 2-0 lead in sets, but dropped the next two in extra sets before succumbing to a 15-9 tiebreak in the final set.

“We lost to (York House) six times this season, but it was always the narrowest of margins,” said Lang.

“In the third set, we had match point and couldn’t put it away. We came from behind in the fourth set and again had match point.

But we didn’t have enough steam left.”

Still Lang described the ◗Volleyball Page 36

Women’s x-country coach named region coach of the year Simon Fraser University athletics coach Brit Townsend is well on her way to fulfilling her next cross-country challenge.

The 15-year collegiate head coach was named the NCAA Division II West Region women’s cross-country coach of the year last Wednesday.

The award is presented by the U.S. Track and Field and CrossCountry Coaches Association.

Townsend’s selection marks a first for SFU, a program that qualified both the men’s and women’s programs to the national Div.II championships this season, only three years after the school was awarded

full membership into the NCAA. Last week, the Clan women were crowned West Region champions, while the men qualified for their first-ever nationals in sixth position at the regionals.

“I think the girls had set a goal right from our training camp in August to win the West Region championships,” Townsend said in a Clan press release. “Chico State was a very tough competitor, but finishing near them at the Stanford meet gave us a great idea of how to race with them.”

Earlier in the month, Townsend coached the women to the program’s

first Great Northwest conference title, defeating five-time defending cross-country dynasty Alaska Anchorage for the team banner.

Prior to joining the NCAA, Townsend coached the Clan women to five consecutive NAIA national cross-country championship titles from 2003 to ’07.

“We’re in a whole different ball game now in the NCAA compared to the NAIA, the depth on every team is incredible,” Townsend said.

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Photo courtesy of SFU Athletics

Coach of the year: Brit Townsend was named the NCAA West Region women’s cross-country coach of the year.

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◗ HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Panther girls reach quad A provincial goal

BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

The Moscrop Panthers reached their goal and then some at the B.C. high school 4A girls’ volleyball championships.

The Lower Mainland runnerup finished in sixth place at the quad A provincial following a three-set loss to Earl Marriott of Surrey in the battle for fifth spot on Saturday.

Senior Ernestine Tiamzon and Grade 11 Isabella Cheung were both named second team all-stars following the provincials.

“We all shared a few tears when it was over,” said Moscrop coach Kim Or, who led the Panther girls to five consecutive district championships. “I am sure down the road when they look back on what they have accomplished as a team at Moscrop they will be proud of their achievement.”

The Panthers finished second in their pool to eventual third-

place Kelowna.

They then achieved their preprovincial goal, qualifying in the top eight following a straight-set win over Belmont in the championship round.

In the quarter-finals, Moscrop dropped a tough five-setter to Handsworth – the team it beat at the Lower Mainlands – 24-26, 2522, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12.

Moscrop ensured itself of a topsix placing, beating Elgin Park on a 19-17 tiebreaker in the consolation round.

“The whole team put in so much work all year. It made it really, really wonderful,” Or said.

“It was a really good ending after all.”

For Tiamzon and Cheung to both be selected to the all-star team was also a big accomplishment for a sixth-place-finishing team.

But it really came down to a team effort, Or added.

The five-set tiebreaker in the

Photo courtesy of Darko Bojanic

Flying high: Moscrop’s Ernestine Tiamzon at the provincials. quarter-finals was reminiscent of the last time Moscrop and Handsworth met in the semifinals of Mainland qualifying, a similar marathon match that went the dis-

tance but in the Panthers favour.

“It was very, very close, but no shame,” Or said. “They wanted to finish in the championship round.”

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team’s effort as “the best volleyball the girls played all season.”

Undeterred, STM dispatched DP Todd in straight sets to move into the fifth-place matchup with Hatzic.

Junior-aged left-side hitter Bianca Te shone for the Knights, earning a second team provin-

cial all-star mention.

Lang also singled out Grade 11 libero Vanessa Lloyd, who anchored STM’s outstanding defence.

“She was the reason. But we’re very strong defensively. We have a lot of girls who are not afraid of standing in front of the ball,” Lang said. “They peaked at the right time.”

With six returning Grade 11 players and four more of junior age or younger, the Knights expect to return to the AA’s again next year.

The Knights junior girls’ team, including second team all-star Martina Fads – seventhplace finishers at the recent 24-team provincials in North Delta, will also age up next season.

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league, but the girls are heading in the right direction, especially in terms of attitude more than anything.”

The Clan women are currently sixth in the national Div. II rankings, while the men are making their firstever national appearance.

Last year, SFU’s women’s team placed seventh overall at the nationals.

The NCAA championships will be held in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, Dec. 6.

First things first nets win Maximillian Fritz scored a goal in his first game with the Grandview Steelers following a trade from the Aldergrove Kodiaks just the day before.

Fritz, a Coquitlam hockey product, tied the score 1-1 in the second period to spark a 3-1 victory for the Steelers over the Richmond Sockeyes in Pacific Junior Hockey League play at the Burnaby Winter Club on Sunday.

Matteo Belmonte tallied his first two goals this season to give Grandview the win.

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