READERS’ CHOICE
Welcome to the 24th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, it is oneof ourhighlights each andevery year at TheRecord. As youmay recall, we publishedballots duringthe Spring andasked you, ourloyal reader,to cast your votesfor thebest in NewWestinover 100 businesscategories.
While ourcontestdoes notqualify as ascientific survey,the levelofparticipation definitelylends credibilitytothe outcome, as do ourstrictrules on howwecount and qualify every ballot
Each ballot must contain aminimum of 15 businessesvoted upon,onlyone ballot is accepted perindividual,and onlyoriginal ballotscut out of thenewspaper or entered online were counted. Allother entries were disqualified
Iwant to offer my sincere congratulationsto thebusinesseswho received thisyear’sReaders’ ChoiceAward.Theyare alldeserving of our recognitionasThe BestinNew West.But, please don’ttakeour word forit; visit the winning businesseslisted in thisspecial featureand decidefor yourself!
We also sincerelythank allofyou who participated and entered this year’scontest
ACCOUNTANT
Brookes&Co
ACUPUNCTURE
JKAcupuncture&
HerbalMedicine
ANNUALFESTIVAL
HyackFestival
ARTFESTIVAL
CulturalCrawl
ARTSTUDIO
BloomArtSudio
ARTS/CRAFTS/ HOBBIES
NewWestCraft
AUTOBODY REPAIR
Morita
AUTOBODY SHOP
Morita
BANK/CREDIT UNION
TD
BARBERSHOP
Hub
BED AND BREAKFAST
InnattheQuay
CHIROPRACTOR
ColumbiaIntegrated
Wellness
COMMUNITYSERVICE
ORGANIZATION
•Hyack
•ElizabethFry
COSMETICDENTISTRY
Queen’sParkDental
DANCE STUDIO
KidsandYouthinMotion
DAYCARE
GlenbrookeDaycare
DENTAL CLINIC
Queen’sParkDental
DENTURE CLINIC
PrimeDentureClinic
DOGGIE DAYCARE
MindfulMutts
DRIVINGSCHOOL
Rite-wayDrivingschool
DRYCLEANING
AlohaDryCleaners
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
QuinnWaddington
FITNESS STUDIO
OxygenYoga
FLORIST
UptownFlorist
GRAPHICDESIGNER
InstantImprints
GYM
DynamicHealthand Fitness
HAIRSTUDIO
ZoomHairStudio
HEARING CENTRE
NexgenHearing
HOTEL
InnattheQuay
INDEPENDENT
FINANCIALADVISOR
QuinnWaddington
IN-HOMECARE
NurseNextDoor
INSURANCE
WestlandInsurance
INTEGRATEDHEALTH
CLINIC
ColumbiaIntegrated
Health
LASER CLINIC
TrinitiLaserClinic& MediSpa
LAWFIRM
Cassady&Company
LAWYER
AndrewLiggett MARTIAL ARTS
RedTigerMartialArts
MASSAGETHERAPY
CLINIC
LeahYallop
MEDISPA
TrinitiLaserClinic& MediSpa
MEDICAL CLINIC
ForemedClinic
MORTGAGE BROKER
WestCoastBroker
MUSICLESSONS
NeilDouglasGuitarShop
NAILSALON
ChiNails
NATUROPATHIC
MEDICINE
PoloHealth
NETWORKING
AnvilCentre
NEW WEST POLITICIAN
PeterJulian
NOTARYPUBLIC
NewWestNotaryPublic
OPTOMETRIST
LifetimeEyecare
PET GROOMING
RoyalCityPawsPet Centre
PHYSIOTHERAPY
RoyalCityPhysio
POST-SECONDARY
EDUCATION
DouglasCollege
PRE SCHOOL
Queen’sParkPreschool
PRINTING/COPY
CENTRE
MinutemanPress
REAL ESTATEAGENCY
ReMax
REALTOR
DaveVallee
RETIREMENT
RESIDENCE
ThornebridgeGardens
SHOE REPAIR
NewWestCobbler
TANNING SALON
TheTanningStudio
TATTOO ARTIST
RoyalRoseTattoo
TRAVEL AGENCY
MaritimeTravel
VETERINARIAN CLINIC
RoyalCityPaws
PetCentre
WINE/BEER MAKING
TheWineFactory
YOGA STUDIO
OxygenYoga
LaraGraham Publisher, NewWestminster Record
ARTGALLERY
TheGalleryat
Queen’sPark
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KeyWestFord
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BAKERY
Fratelli
BICYCLE STORE
Cap’sCycles
BOOKSTORE
RenaissanceBooks
BUTCHER/MEATMARKET
Queen’sMeat&Deli
COLD BEER &WINE
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DRUGSTORE
LondonDrugs
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FLOORING
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Blossoms
GARDEN CENTRE
Lowe’sGardenCenter
GROCERY
Save-On-Foods
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JEWELLERY STORE
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LIQUORSTORE
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MEN’SFASHION
MilaandPaige
MUSICRETAIL
NeilDouglasGuitarShop
NEW BUSINESS (UNDER 1YEAR) Fruiticana
ORGANICFOODS Goodway’sSpecialty Foods
PAINT STORE
BenjaminMoore
PET FOOD & SUPPLYSTORE Bosley’sbyPetValu
PHARMACY (INDEPENDENT) LongevityPharmacy
PRODUCE Kin’sFarmMarket
SHOPPING CENTRE (INDOOR)
RoyalCityCentre
SHOPPING CENTRE (OUTDOOR)
QueensboroughLanding
THRIFTSTORE
ValueVillage
TIRE/AUTO
KalTire
WINDOW COVERINGS
BudgetBlinds
WOMEN’SFASHION
Mila+Paige
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PaddlewheelerPub
BREAKFAST
Angelina’sDutchCorner
BRUNCH
Angelina’sDutchCorner
BURGER
BurgerHeaven
BUSINESS LUNCH
PivaModernItalian
CATERER
Greens&Beans
CHINESE
HanLinNoodleHouse
COFFEE BAR
Starbucks
CRAFTBEER/BREWERY
Steel&OakBrewingCo
DESSERT
FlavourBalance
DINNER
PivaModernItalian
FAMILYDINING
WhiteSpot
FINE DINING
PivaModernItalian
FISH &CHIPS
CockneyKings
Fish&Chips
FROZEN DESSERT
RockyPointIceCream
FUSION
Rozzinis
GREEK
TavernaGreka
INDIAN
RoyalTandoori
ITALIAN
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SushiWell
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ColumbiaStreet
Sandwich
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
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NEWRESTAURANT
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PeterJuliantopsthepollsforRecordreaders
Whether he’s in New Westminster or in Ottawa, NewWestminster-BurnabyMPPeter Julian is always hard at work trying to improve the lives of citizens
Julianbreezedtoa seventhtermasNewWestminster’smember of Parliament in last September’sfederal election.
Last year alone, he championed awidevariety of issues, such as supportingaGreen New Deal for Canada,urging the federal government to introduce apublicuniversal Pharmacare program,introducing legislation that takes aim at hate symbols and hate crimes,starting a petition againsttheTrans Mountain pipeline expansionand calling fora halt to that project andadvocating for anational dental care program
Julianisa friendto manylocal organizations and community groups, supporting awide rangeof fundraisersand events.
Whenseniorsneeded
helpstaying cool duringlast summer’sheat wave,Julian helped collect fans.Whenlocalfamilies needed assistance making their Christmas wishes cometrue, Julian teamed up with NewWest firefighterstocollecttoysand gifts
Theseare buta few of theexamples of instances where thelongtime New West resident has lent his political expertise andpersonal time to help build abetter community here at home –and acrossthe country.
In March, the Liberal PartyofCanada and the New Democratic Partyin Parliament signed a“supply and confidence agreement” thatcommitsthem to working together on key policy areas, including health,affordabilityand climatechange. Through the agreement, thefederalNDP will supportthe Liberal governmentonconfidence votes and budgetarymatters –inexchangefor initia-
tives that advance someof itspriorities,such as dental care.
“Besidesdentalcare, a pharmacare plan is closer to becoming areality for
Canadiansstruggling to afford their medication,” Julian said after supporting the federal budget “After the Liberalsliterallyabandoned their Phar-
macare promise in their 2021 platform,because of theNDP,the budget includesthe stepsmentioned in our agreement with the governmentto move towards auniversal and national Pharmacare program. New Democrats will continueto fight for youand your family.”
POPULARPOLITICO: PeterJulian, NDP MP forNew Westminster-Burnaby,has won Record readers’ votesasBest Politician in this year’s Readers’ Choiceawards. PHOTO JENNIFERGAUTHIER/RECORDFILES
AnvilCentreisahubformakingconnections
Anvil Centrehas become one of the go-to places for making connections in NewWestminster.
With amix of cultural, conference and community spaces, the city-owned facility has becomea hub of activity since opening its doorsinSeptember 2014.
Built at acost of more than $40 million, Anvil Centre has hosted awide variety of events from conferences to filmproductions to blood donor clinic and COVID-19vaccination clinics–ata time when gathering restrictions prevented conferences and other large gatheringsfrom taking place.
The main floor of the building at 777 Columbia St. is home to theTourism NewWestminster visitor information centreand boutique conference space –anarea that’sbeenused for gatheringsand celebrations of all types and sizes
The main floor has also playedhost to many special events, from Family
Dayactivities for folks of allages toWinter Celebrationsmarking the coming of the holidayseason.
Upstairs, visitorswill find the state-of-the-art Anvil CentreTheatre, a community artspace,the NewWestminster Museum and Archives and theCanadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
That’salsowhere they’ll findthe New Media Gallery,which features contemporaryexhibitions from artists from around theword.
The fourth floor features avarietyofstudios and practice rooms, many of which are used forarts andcultural andother community programs
Whether folks are attending acivicfunction, an arts or cultural event, holidaycelebrations or a conference, Anvil Centre is aplace thatbrings community membersand visitorstogether
CITYHUB: With its striking architectureand abundanceofbright,airyspaces, the Anvil Centrehas become apopular placefor gatherings,meetings and conferences of all kinds. It won Record readers’ votes forBest Networking. PHOTO RECORDFILES
HyackFestivalholdsaplaceinNewWesthearts
The HyackFestivalAssociationhas beenhosting awide varietyofevents to celebrateand showcommunity spirit since 1971 –and this year is no different.
Floats, marchingbands, community groups,mascots, performanceartists and more will fillthe streets of NewWestminster forthe 2022 Hyack International Paradeon Saturday, May28.
“Weare just so excited to be back doingwhat we love to do,and that’s bringing the community together,”saysSheila Sharma, executivedirector of the NewWestminster HyackFestival Association. “At atime when we really,really need it, we are happy to provide a platformfor that.”
COVID-19 restrictions mayhaveprevented the association from holding
itsbig parade, butit still foundpandemic-friendly ways to bring thecommunity together by hosting drive-thruand porch parades.
With restrictions having eased,the associationis ready to welcomein-town and out-of-town visitors (including theWenatchee AppleBlossomFestivalinWashington State, theRoyal Rosarians from Portland and the City of Kelowna)tojoininon this year’sparade fun.
The Hyack Festival Association didn’t geta chance to commemorate theparade’s50th anniversaryin2021,soit’scelebrating that milestone at this year’sevent.
The Hyack International Parade willbegin on EighthAvenue, between Eighthand Sixth streets, proceed down SixthStreet and head intothe homestretch on QueensAvenue, endingatQueen’s Park.
Butwait –the fun
doesn’t stopthere.
The Hyack Street Fest will be held inTipperary Park (nexttocitycall) on paradeday.Inpastyearsit washeld uptown, butit’s making amovetoaroomiersite near theend of the parade route.
“It’s going to be fantastic.It’sgoing to be a whole dayofevents –food trucks, marketvendors, entertainment.We are going to have some kids’games,”Sharma says
“It’sgoingtobea great day.”
Details about the Hyack International Parade and the HyackStreet Fest can be found online at www. hyackfestival.com.
BESTANNUALFESTIVAL: The Hyack Festival Associationadapted to thepandemic with aspecial Parading in Placeevent. This year,the festival will return to its traditional celebrations, including the Hyack International Parade on May 28. PHOTO
JENNIFERGAUTHIER/FILES
Sign of the times: Visitorsenjoyed apandemic Parading in Place event in 2021. PHOTO JENNIFERGAUTHIER/FILES
NewWestCraftisahomegrownsuccessstory
When it comestoall thingshandmade,itdoesn’tget anybetterthan NewWest Craft.
NewWestminster Record readers have once againvoted NewWest Craft as the winner in the Arts/Crafts/Hobbies category
If youhaven’tencountered it yet, NewWest Craft is aweekend market hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster thataims to provide a welcoming placefor crafters, artisans and makerstoshare their work with the community – and for community memberstosupporttheir localmakers.
Marketstakeplaceregularly on the first andthird Saturdays of themonth, from 11 a.m. to 4p.m.,at River Market (810 Quayside Dr.).
From JunetoSeptember,the market will move outdoorstothe boardwalk at NewWest Quay,where more than 30 artisans will stretchout alongthe riverfront.
Artisanswho want to takepartare being invited to apply now.
Areturnofthe summer night marketis also beingplanned for Saturday, July 2.
Check outall the detailsatacnw.ca/ newwestcraft.
Youcan also keep an eyeout for all the latestmarket newsonFacebook, at www.facebook.com/newwestcraft.
TOMARKET: TheNew West Craft summer market brings folks down to theriverfront to check out the best handmade waresfromlocal artisans and crafters. NewWest Craft has earned readers’ votes in the Arts/Crafts/Hobbies category. PHOTO JENNIFERGAUTHIER/FILES
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CulturalCrawlearnsnodasbestartsfestival
It’sbeen going strong for 19 years–and it’snosurprise that the NewWest Cultural Crawlremains afavourite for NewWestminster residents
Record readers have voted theNew West Cultural Crawlasthe city’sbest Art Festival.
And it’seasy to seewhy,given that it’s fun, it’sfamily-friendly,and it’sfree.
The annual arts andculturefestivalcelebrates thediverse arrayofartistic talent right hereinNewWest. Forone weekend everyyear, visitorsget to exploreartist studios,galleriesand venues on self-guided, self-pacedtours– getting abehind-the-scenes look at theway artistsworkand chattingtosome of the most interesting folks in the citywhile they’re at it
It startedbackin2003 as aone-day “artwalk” witheight venues,a handful of artistsand less than 400visitors.Overthe yearsit’sgrown to includemore than 150 artists, 32 venues and more than 4,000 visitors
Visitorscan take acopy of amap and travelthrough all the neighbourhoods of the city,stopping in at avariety of studios andgalleries alongthe way.
The 19thannual NewWest Cultural Crawl is set to return on Oct. 15 and 16, 2022
Keep an eyeonthe website at www. newwestculturalcrawl for all the details.
ARTUPCLOSE: Artist ClarissaBanosgreetsvisitorsatthe 2021 New West Cultural Crawl at the Anvil Centre. The self-guidedarts tour of thecity iss settomakeareturn on Oct.15and 16, 2022. PHOTO JENNIFERGAUTHIER/FILES
GalleryatQueen’sParkisafavouritedestination
Tucked inunderthe trees in Queen’sPark is one of NewWestminster’s favourite arts destinations: The GalleryatQueen’s Park.
The Arts Council of NewWestminster’sgallerytook top spotfor Art Galleries this year in the Record’s Readers’ Choice awards
The gallery is home to the arts council, the organizationthat’sbeenatthe
helm of the city’sartsand cultural community since 1967.
The Queen’sPark galleryprovides aspace for regular exhibitions of twoandthree-dimensional artworks by both emerging andestablishedartists.Italso serves as ahub for the city’sartscommunity,offering aspace for community membersto host workshopsand special events.
The GalleryatQueen’s Park isconvenientlylocated in Centennial Lodge, with free parking in the lot next door. (If you don’talreadyknowit, you can findCentennial Lodge just across theroad from thebandshell.)
The galleryisopen to the public year-roundand presents11exhibitions a year
It’sopenWednesdays throughSundays from10 a.m. to 2p.m.
To findout all the latest, check out www.acnw ca/gallery.
LEAH YALLOP
ARTSHUB: The GalleryatQueen’sPark is the Arts Council of New Westminster’s hub,located in Centennial LodgeinQueen’sPark It’sadestination forarts loversand aplace wherethe arts council canshowcase the work of both emerging andestablished artists in the community PHOTO JENNIFERGAUTHIER/RECORDFILES
Art foreveryone: Aposter advertises aFraser Valley PottersGuild show in May at The GalleryatQueen’sPark PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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DouglasCollege hasbecomeaschoolofchoice
Do whatyou love. Be good at it. Douglas College offersa unique combinationofapplied and academic-focusedprograms so students can study their passion andbuildsolid career-ready skills
That’swhy we’rethe Readers’ Choicefor best post-secondary school in NewWestminster
But if youask us,we’re theinstitution ofchoicefor anyCanadianorinternational student looking to grow acareer they love.
Founded in 1970, Douglas College is the largestdegreegranting college in B.C., educating close to 25,000studentseveryyear
We combine thecareer-ready skills of acollege with the academic foundationsofa university,offering morebachelor’sdegrees and post-degree programs than anyother collegeinthe province
Our students can choose from 12 four-yeardegreeprograms, dozens of two-year career programs and hundreds of academic for-credit courses in general arts and sciences, business, health care, humanservicesand
thecreativearts.
Because of our strong academic base, mostofthese academiccourses transfertodifferentresearch universitiesinB.C and acrossCanada.
We’recommittedtogiving our students flexible pathways to reach their individualacademicgoals
Douglasalso offershundreds of short-term, high-quality noncredit courses,programs and workshopsthrough Continuing Education and theTraining Group.
Theseroutes of studycover areassuch as business, music, health, perinatal, career development, industrytraining and more.
Hundredsoftalented people, coming fromall corners of MetroVancouver, work together tirelessly to make the education we offer possible.
Over 960experienced, teaching-focused faculty bringboth academic rigour andreal-world experience to the classroom.
Another900 staffand administratorsworktogethertocreate afriendly,inspiring,supportive and respectful environment for
all students.
Douglas College is proud to be recognized as an iconic part of the NewWestminster com-
munity through the work that we do,graduating resilient global citizens withthe knowledge and skills to adapt, in-
novate andlead in achanging world.
–contributedbyDouglas College
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APLACETOLEARN: Douglas College’s campus draws thousands of students to downtown New Westminster everyyear. Douglas topped the poll in the Post-Secondary Educationcategoryinthis yearsReaders’ Choiceawards. PHOTO
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