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Video Stop owner Joey Le will be closing the store this month once he sells off the inventory he has left after 8,000 DVDs were taken from his store in early January.
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A regular customer sees the door open to Joey’s Video Stop and comes in hopeful Joey Le is back in business. But no, Le tells her, quite the opposite. He’s putting up a “B&E Sale” sign instead. The Jan. 2 burglary that deprived him of 8,000 titles has
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forced him to decide to close. to miss you so much. Everybody “What! What do you mean?” thinks the world of you, they love exclaims Debbie Bigattini to Le. you so much. Everybody said he “You can’t close, was a little social you can’t close! That worker. We love really sucks. I’m you. We’ll never Joey Le sad because there’s forget you.” I may take a month or two nobody anymore The women are to do some traveling or soul with video retail. typical of those searching. It’s crazy somebody in the upper 12th would do this. It’s a happy place. It’s Street neighbourhood who have so much fun.” dropped by to offer their support Another woman stops by and since the robbery. Some have cried. tells Le, “You don’t deserve this at “When you’re in trouble you all. Nobody does. People are going suddenly feel all the energy. I allow
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people to come in and grieve,” says Le. Although many of his customers, like most people in North America, get their videos off the Internet these days, they love Joey and they don’t want to see him leave. But leave he will. What he will do now he doesn’t know. “I have no clue. I have no clue. With my background I may have choices,” says Le, who has an MBA and says he is working on his doctorate.
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Property tax in New Westminster could jump as much as 3.45 per cent this year if council approves the city’s 2015 wish list. A draft budget presented to council Monday proposed a 2.75 per cent increase if services and capital projects stayed status quo. But departments at city hall have made requests for additional funding of $500,000. The budget estimates an average residential strata owner with a property worth just over $300,000 would pay an extra $30 for the 2.75 per cent increase and $38 for the 3.45. A single-family dwelling worth about $700,000 would be assessed either an additional $71 or $89, while an owner of a $1-million home would be hiked by $99 or $124 a year. The budget said the city’s growth has put increased pressure on city services and infrastructure. On top of that, the city is replacing aging infrastructure, buildings and equipment while at the same time adding new capital stock to address the needs of a growing community, said the budget report. Please see OPERATING, A3
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CITYPAGE PLAY AND LEARN Parents can learn to have more fun with their kids at a special Play and Learn session at the New Westminster Public Library on Tuesday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Professionals will introduce games, activities and books that are suitable for children in Kindergarten and Grade One. Presented by MOSAIC and co-sponsored by the Library, the session is of particular interest to newcomers to Canada. Although aimed at parents, children are welcome to attend. Please bring your Permanent Resident card when coming to the workshop. Bus tickets are available upon request from MOSAIC. Register at the library, 604-527-4667 or contact MOSAIC, Jackie Hong, 778-558-9011, jhong@mosaicbc.com; or Jieni He, 778-386-8311, jhe@mosaicbc.com. When registering, please include the number and ages of any children who are attending.
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UBC students will be at Century House for a literacy project, Documenting Seniors’ Stories in New Westminster, during Reading Week on February 18, 19, 20.
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The students will interview seniors (people who are 50+) and record their personal histories as well as pose Please note that council meetings are now video 2 questions about a life changing event, and advice streamed online at on what they would tell their 20 year old selves from www.newwestcity.ca. their perspective today. The students will audio record these stories, write these stories on the computer, take a picture of the story teller, and ask them to bring in any personal memorabilia that they’d like to share. When the project is complete the project will be featured for the community to enjoy. If you are 50+ and interested in participating in this project please call Century House 604-519-1066 to sign up for an interview time.
YOU ARE INVITED TO LOVE OUR CITY! What is the future of New Westminster? We want to know what you love about your neighbourhood and how you think it and the city should grow. Share your “lovely” ideas at the St. Valentine’s Day workshop and we will present what we heard at the follow-up open house. Neighbourhood Visioning Workshop
The New Westminster Public Library is offering computer help for seniors on Sunday mornings. The sessions are free and run for one hour from 11 am to 12 pm (before the library opens).
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PARIS - A PORT CITY? Thursday, February 26 6:00 - 7:00 pm Anvil Centre, Studio 417 Join Professor Jean Debrie as he shows urban planning issues related to port activity on the Seine River in the centre of Paris, France. Featuring photographs from the Quai d’Issy to Tolbiac Bridge, Professor Debrie will highlight the interactions between transport policy and land planning in this port and river city. This free public talk is hosted by the (Re)Claiming the New Westminster Waterfront Research Partnership. For more information or to register, call 604.527.4640.
YOUTH VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP PLAY IT FAIR! Thursday, February 5, 2015 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Century House, 620 Eighth Avenue Play it Fair is an innovative program that increases youth’s knowledge of human rights, respect for diversity and peaceful conflict resolution. This knowledge will provide youth volunteers with the tools to promote inclusion, respect fairness, acceptance and cooperation when working with children. Please call 604-519-1066 to register for this free workshop. Space is limited so please register early.
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These events will provide input into the Official Community Plan (OCP) review. The OCP is the policy document that sets out the vision, goals and objectives for the future of New Westminster. The OCP will contain policies on housing, parks & open space, arts & culture, heritage, energy, utility services, transportation, well-being, hazards, economy and environment. Check out our webpage for more information: www.newwestycity.ca/ourcity
2015 NEW WESTMINSTER YOUTH FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The New Westminster Youth Firefighter Program is a condensed fire academy for all youth in Grades 10 to 12 interested in pursuing a career in Fire Services. Applications are due February 16. Applications are available at all Parks, Culture & Recreation facilities, Glenbrook Firehall or online at www.newwestyouth.ca. There will be information sessions at NWSS on January 12 in Pearson Foyer at lunch and January 14, room 263 at lunch. Call 604.515.3775 or Karen Crosby at 604.517.6245 for more information.
GRADE 5 GET ACTIVE AND GRADE 6 STAY ACTIVE PROGRAM - DATE EXTENSION! The application deadline date for both the Grade 5 GET ACTIVE program and the Grade 6 STAY ACTIVE program has been extended until Friday, June 26, 2015. Application forms for these programs are available at Centennial Community Centre, Moody Park Arena, Queen’s Park Arenex, Queensborough Community Centre, or the Canada Games Pool. Applying for these FREE programs requires either school verification or a birth certificate and proof of New Westminster residency. Both programs will end September 7, 2015.
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accounts up for everyone “I may go back to teach, I because they had nowhere else may go on to a new adventure. to go. I found the last four weeks “They wanted to be able almost put me back into my to press play [on their DVD depression state. It was so player] because it was the only dark, and so painful. Even thing they felt comfortable standing in the store I feel so with,” says Le. violated. I may take a month But even that market didn’t or two to do some traveling or last. This past summer he soul searching.” found himself subsidizing The police told Le last Joey’s Video Stop out of his Thursday they had not own money to keep it open. recovered either of his What the thieves didn’t take computers which contained a was a ton of VHS tapes he had customer base of 8,000. on sale. Now, he’ll gladly give And they had found less them away. Le knows he’ll be than 70 DVDs when they stuck with the vast majority, arrested and charged a if not all, so he’s looking into 45-year-old man who lived just recycling them. a block away. But there are tough rules on That made the decision to that, too. close clear in his mind. He does, however, have The numbers to reopen about 900 to 1,000 new release don’t add up. DVDs, including some BluHe figures it would cost Ray and 3D, that weren’t about $40,000 to legally taken. restock the store. On top of They were stored in a place that, the tombstone on the that automatically locked in video rental business was place when the thieves pulled GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER erected quite a while ago. another drawer. Now they Video Stop owner Joey Le looks at one of the many thank you cards he received from customers after 8,000 DVDs were taken from The store’s first customer have For Sale stickers on them his store in early January. Le will be closing the store this month after selling off the inventory he has left. was logged on Jan. 2, 1982, instead of Rent Me. “before even Blockbuster and wonderful times,” recalls Le. Rock, North Vancouver and other parts of The Sapperton resident said Rogers came into the picture,” says Le. It wasn’t long, though, before Netflix the Lower Mainland because they didn’t he’s got enough funds of his own to last “It was quite amazing.” and other Internet download wonders took have a video rental store in their neck of two years without worrying since he has no Le says he bought Video Stop in 2002 their toll on the industry. the woods. debt. when the previous owner was reluctant to But Le actually got a boost in biz when Up until then he’d kept his customer list “I can see something good coming up transition from VHS to DVD. the big boys like Blockbuster and Rogers close to home because it was easier to keep in my life. I’m sad it had to end this way,” It really hit its stride mid-decade when closed down in 2011. track of delinquent returns. says Le. DVD players were a dirt-cheap $99. All of a sudden he had customers The out-of-market customers’ thirst So are a lot of others in New “Those days were so busy. Those were coming from Coquitlam, Surrey, White for video, however, inspired him to open Westminster.
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Annual negotiated bumps in salaries and benefits—which account for 66 per cent of the city’s operating budget—is also driving the city’s costs up along with inflation and the economy. The operating budget
is projected to be $110 million in 2015, which is $4.2 million more than last year with $3.5 million of that attributable to wages and benefits. It noted new positions approved by council in 2014 and at the Anvil Centre accounted for $1.1 million more in
operating costs. Supplies and materials for the Anvil contributed to another $900,000 bump. “The overall increase of $5.8 million in revenues includes a $3.1 million increase in taxation revenue with $1.5 million from new construction and $1.6
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The Royal City Show & Shine will take over Columbia Street one day this summer. That’s the belief of Don Swindells, president of the Hyack Festival Association, which recently agreed to take over driving the classic car show from the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association. The BIA decided to drop the one-day festival that attracted about 100,000 visitors it had run for 15 years because the return for its membership wasn’t worth the time, effort and money. “Absolutely,” said Swindells when asked if Hyack intended to put on a Show & Shine this year. “There’s zero doubt that we were not going to be able to pull it off. “It brings everybody together,
and we want to make sure the Show & Shine fulfills the BIA’s mandate, the city’s mandate and Hyack’s mandate.” Swindells said Hyack has been holding preliminary meetings with major sponsors such as Key West Ford which has been the title sponsor the last few years. “Certainly Hyack would like to keep it that way, and there’s no reason for it not to be.” Swindells said Hyack is “just tickled” and “thrilled to death” to be putting on the Show & Shine. “We’ve been putting on events for over 40 years, that’s what it does. There’s no doubt in my mind it’s going to be successful and it’s going to perform.” In the last two years, Hyack has had funding from the city drastically reduced as the result of a dispute with former
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executive director Douglas Smith that ended up in an out-of-court settlement of a wrongful dismissal suit. The city also took over operation of the annual Santa Claus Parade from Hyack, and the Uptown Business Association took over operation of the Uptown Live! festival which it jointly shared in its first two years. The city also rejected a request from Hyack last week for $40,000 to cover administration costs. “The city has to decide what it wants Hyack to do. We would love to partner with the city,” said Swindells. “I just have a lot of questions.” Swindells said Hyack will look at ways to enhance the Show & Shine that a fresh set of eyes might be able to provide. newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com
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The move to lower the Bank of Canada’s key lending rate by 0.25 per cent last month caught most observers and analysts by surprise. The move means that interest rates will be lower for almost all loans. While that can be a good thing for people with variable rate mortgages, lines of credit or about to renew their mortgages, it also may encourage people to take on more debt. For most Canadians, and particularly for younger people who own their own homes in this part of B.C., that can be a very bad move. The Metro Vancouver area has the second most unaffordable housing in the world, based on household income—surpassed only by Hong Kong. While the highest and most outrageous prices are in Vancouver, West Vancouver and Richmond, due at least in part to offshore investors parking their money in what they perceive as a very safe environment, the ripple effect of this activity has boosted prices in all regions of Metro Vancouver. It has driven many people farther and farther from their jobs, as they attempt to find something they can afford. The result of all this is that younger first-time buyers have taken on enormous amounts of debt to service their mortgages. Because of this borrowing, they often have taken out other loans to meet other expenses, such as auto loans or payday loans. The average Canadian debt level is over 160 per cent, meaning that people owe over $1.60 for every dollar that they make. Lower interest rates will likely be beneficial to the larger Canadian economy, but people who already have high levels of debt should take advantage of them primarily to reduce their interest rates (and hopefully pay off their debts more quickly) — not to borrow even more money. —Langley Times
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Just scores and highlights, please I like to watch Sports Centre before I go to bed, so I can get the up-to-date scores, standings and highlights of the day. All I want is some mindless entertainment to send me off to sleep. The other night I turned it on and the first story was about Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard being asked by a male reporter to twirl around in her cute pink tennis outfit. Supposedly some folks think these outfits are a sexist ploy to get men to watch women’s tennis. The next story was about the New England Patriots using deflated balls in their playoff game. Supposedly, in cold weather, the under-inflated ball is easier to pass, catch and kick. Fifteen minutes into the show and I hadn’t seen one score or anyone knocked down. But I did form some opinions. The New England quarterback has been playing football at some level since he was seven years old and yet he says he never noticed
Jim McGregor a difference in the weight of the ball. That’s like Sidney Crosby saying he didn’t notice his stick was two feet shorter. That ball is his life, I was surprised his expensive designer jeans didn’t catch on fire. Their coach says he was too busy coaching the game and he leaves those details to his equipment staff. So it looks like the least paid, most expendable guy on the team, the equipment guy, is going to get the blame. But I think I can defend him. Many times my kids would run to me and ask me to inflate a football or soccer ball. I would get the pump and then start looking for the little inflation needle to stick in the ball.
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I would rummage through my shop, my garage, the tool box in the car and the drawer in the microwave stand. Eventually, out of frustration, I would jump in the truck and drive to the local hardware store and buy another one. I would inflate the ball, even though the kids had moved on to something else, and leave the needle in the pump for next time. But like socks in the dryer, it always disappeared. Now let’s go to that stadium a half hour before the game. The equipment guy is scrambling trying to find his inflation needle, tearing the equipment room apart. No use thinking about a run to the hardware store because everyone in town is either at the game or at home watching it on TV. The kickoff nears and he thinks, “The coach will be too busy coaching and that dumb jock wouldn’t notice if I handed him a watermelon.” So maybe everyone is telling
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the truth. It was an innocent accident after all. The fact that there is millions of dollars at stake probably isn’t even an issue. As for the twirling controversy, if they want men to watch women’s tennis, they have to leave them in the skimpy outfits but they have to remove the nets. When one girl gets the tennis ball, she has to run the full length of the court then toss the ball into a little basket or fire it into a goal while the other girl tries to tackle her. Then men will watch women’s tennis. Just give me the scores and show me the highlights. At 11 p.m., I shouldn’t be asked to settle controversies for millionaires.
Jim McGregor is a writer, and former fire chief with the City of Langley.
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This is not a referendum on TransLink Re: Fix TransLink’s problems first (Letters, NewsLeader, Jan. 21) Regarding Dave Lundy’s “no” vote on the upcoming referendum... Sadly, voting “No” is not going to fix TransLink’s governance issues. TransLink is a creation of the provincial government, and you should save your ire for them; they created the mess-that-isTransLink when they fired the mayors and replaced them with an appointed board during the Canada Line kerfuffle (remember: the province wanted an Olympic Legacy line, the Mayors wanted the Evergreen Line. The latter is still not built.). The referendum is not a popularity contest on TransLink, although Jordan Bateman is trying hard to frame it that way. It is a vote on a clear plan of transportation improvements, funded by a minuscule sales tax (35 cents a day!). The plan has been agreed upon by elected officials (the mayors), and comes with clear goals and independent audits. You may not like the body tasked with carrying out the plan, but voting “no” on the referendum is guaranteed to have zero effect on how TransLink works or the pay structure of the employees. In case of a “no” vote, the province won’t be coming back with any other options, I can guarantee you that. A “no” vote will, however, ensure that we get more traffic through New West and less bus service to boot. The correct venue for venting your frustration with TransLink’s governance structure is during the next provincial election. Reena Meijer Drees New Westminster
Let’s Learn from others’ mistakes Re: Locking up their love for New West, and each other (NewsLeader, Jan. 28) Many cities around the world have had this tradition for years, and now it became a disaster. In Paris, for example, the authorities have no idea how to get rid of that stuff now. Do we need this kind of problem here? Let’s not repeat others’ mistakes. Why don’t we follow the really good ideas? Z.D. Mikola New Westminster
thank you, hyack We are so pleased to read that the Show & Shine will be staying in Downtown New Westminster. As grandparents of nine grandchildren it is one of the few events we can take all of them to without costing a fortune. We look forward to seeing the cars every year. A big thank you to the Hyack Festival Association for stepping up and keeping our special day here in New Westminster. Ray & Deborah Cole New Westminster
right idea, but poor execution Moody Park NEEDS a dog park. Moody Park serves 25 per cent of New West’s population—most living in densely occupied apartments with no access to a “backyard.” There is an estimated 1,000 dogs living in this area. It should be understood that exercising, playing with and socializing with one’s dog is a legitimate park activity and makes for happier dogs and people, just like sports, and children’s playgrounds. And dog owners, especially in these neighbourhoods, are the “super users” of this park—in the park 365 days a year day and
night. But as a dog owner, this dog park has been shoe-horned in, with lots of flawed public consultation and absolutely no planning and little common sense. To be suitable, a dog park should not be sharing three common pathways with babies and toddlers who at best may be seen as “play toys” at worst as “prey” (85% of all serious dog bites occur to children under the age of 12). I’ve spoken to many other communities in the Lower Mainland and none would place a dog park this close to where toddlers and babies play (they have had no problems with older children’s sports fields, schools etc.—but older children are bigger and don’t make sudden movements and loud sounds that babies and toddlers do). This is beyond the fact the dog park approved has several chestnut trees within it. Chestnuts are poisonous to dogs, and have poor drainage. Also, you can’t properly throw a ball in the space, the space is not suitable to small and large dogs, there is lack of parking, it is too close to a busy road... Common sense was seriously lacking in this process. The approval of this space should be of grave concern to anyone with a small child. It is of grave concern to dog owners, and is an example of a huge waste of money as the whole process has been flawed from start to finish. The city should have done a risk assessment. It should have used simple common sense in the design and location. A dog park is needed. A properly planned dog park is needed. Deb McKeennzie —newwestnewsleader.com
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A man was taken to hospital following a Friday afternoon stabbing at the Columbia Square shopping centre in New Westminster. Police said the incident happened just after 2 p.m. Despite an intensive search, including police dogs, that tied up rush hour traffic a suspect was not found. According to the NWPD, the victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. New Westminster school district superintendent/CEO John Gaiptman said the victim came
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New West stage veteran David Adams stars in Valley Song New Westminster actor David Adams stars in a new play, Valley Song, set in post-apartheid South Africa, being staged at Richmond’s Gateway Theatre. The play takes place in a valley where properties are still owned exclusively by white people. There, 76-year-old Abraam ‘Buks’ Jonkers (David Adams) continues to till the land he will never own. But while Buks loyally maintains the prized property of his past, his golden-voiced granddaughter, Veronica (Sereana Malani), can’t wait to star on DAVID COOPER/CONTRIBUTED Sereana Malani stars with New Westminster’s David Adams in Valley Song. Johannesburg stages. When a potential new property owner arrives, extraordinary gift last seen at Gateway in 2012 playing the Valley Song both Buks and Veronica for storytelling and a part of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. By Athol Fugard / Directed by must decide if they will ferocious passion for He’s thrilled to return to play the role Jovanni Sy hold tight to their past social justice. His writing Athol Fugard originally brought to life Dates: Feb. 5-21, 2015 Preview: Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. / or take a chance on the helped to change the on stage. Opening Night: Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. future. course of his country. I “I’m so excited and privileged to Venue: Gateway Theatre, Gateway’s artistic can’t wait to share this be doing Valley Song this upcoming MainStage, 6500 Gilbert Rd., director Jovanni Sy play with audiences.” season—a rare chance to tackle a Richmond Tickets/Info: www. saw playwright Athol Fugard’s play is a beautifully crafted play that profoundly gatewaytheatre.com or 604-270Fugard perform in theatrical poem told by speaks to my own personal background 1812 this play 20 years ago two actors that brings and ancestry.” in Toronto, and he timeless truths to life Starring alongside Adams is Sereana says it was one of the most memorable through the beautiful South African Malani, who plays the role of the theatrical experiences of his life. landscape. Buks’s granddaughter Veronica. Local “Fugard is one of my playwriting Adams, a native of Cape Town, South audiences would have last seen her in the heroes,” Sy says, “an author with an Africa, is a local theatre veteran and was last two seasons at Bard on the Beach.
New West council first to get ‘dementia-friendly’ training New Westminster council became the first in B.C. to receive training on how to be dementia friendly. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. talked to council for about an hour last Monday morning about how to provide support to people with dementia. Speakers included the society’s CEO Maria Howard and Jim Mann, who was diagnosed with dementia eight years ago and until recently was on the society’s board of directors. They told council 60 per cent of people with dementia live in the
community. Although many continue to live well for a long time, staying engaged in their regular activities becomes more difficult as their cognitive abilities change. Stigma and social and physical barriers also make it harder for them. The Dementia Friends education and training is intended to create accessible, inclusive places for people with dementia, said a society press release. “Given the aging of the population, issues related to dementia will become increasingly important,” said Mayor Jonathan
Coté. “The City of New Westminster is committed to planning for people with dementia and ensuring that they can meet their varied needs and be an integral part of the community.”
The city will receive $20,000 from the Union of B.C. Municipalities to develop a dementiafriendly community action plan. The city will work with the society to
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• Visit The Stage New West’s free photo booth to take a fun family photo • Hang out in the Youth Zone • Explore the City’s Museum and Archives • Learn fun and cooperative games with Equita’s Play It Fair! • Storytime with NW Public Library (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.) • Mystery Artefact Boxes • Board Games: Then and Now Family Drop-in • Build Your City - interactive arts activity • Artist talk with Karen Justice about “Let Me Count the Ways” presented by Artists in the Boro (2 p.m.) • Enjoy youth performers, clowns and much more!
On Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be lots to do for the whole family in Downtown New Westminster. There will be three separate event sites in the area offering a wide range of free activities. Westminster Savings Family Fun Zone at the Anvil Centre 777 Columbia Street • Head to the Westminster Savings tent for giveaways, prizes, table hockey games and a virtual graffiti art activity for the whole family! • The Magic of Peter Rooke (Noon & 2:30 p.m.) • Magician Max Tell (11 am & 1:45 p.m.)
Fraser River Discovery Centre 788 Quayside Drive • Enjoy Mad Science’s entertaining and interactive demonstration on air pressure - “Up, Up, Away” Show times: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. (limited seating) • Participate in many fun hands-on activities including an archaeology dig, pollution model and more • Explore the galleries and exhibits featuring “Experience the Fraser”, “Seafood for Thought”, “I Spy” and more See Page A13 for more Downtown events, and activities across the city
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Being goal-oriented, Alex strives to gather a large collection of experiences. He has enveloped himself in the insurance industry, with the intention of meeting equal-minded individuals who take an interest in financial preparedness. Through breaking into the insurance industry, Alex seeks to expand his network of relationships, and his repertoire of
While among peers, Alex is a distinct centre-of-influence, often setting the pace of projects and activities. Being comfortable at leading through example, Alex often ventures away from any level of social security. This is in order to experience new opportunities and ideologies first-hand. With a strong interest in financial security and corporate law, Alex is pursuing an undergraduate degree with a focus on Finance and Information Technology, with aspirations to one day attend Law School. Being a fitness enthusiast, the product of 12 plus years of hockey experience, Alex has attained his BCRPA Weight Trainer certification and frequents the weight rooms and ice rinks around the Lower Mainland. Alex is an active member of the community, filling his schedule with volunteer opportunities from the New Westminster Youth Ambassador Program, having Royal City Centre as his sponsor, Vancouver Coastal Health, Positive Living BC and Small Businesses BC.
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The New Westminster Youth Ambassador Society program will provide young women and men in New Westminster the opportunity to experience mentorship and professional instruction in etiquette and public speaking. The goal of the program, while building a team, is to positively influence their lives with skills that will last a lifetime. The Ambassador Team would represent the City of New Westminster throughout the year by attending various events in the City and Metro Vancouver along with numerous festivals and parades throughout BC. They would become Youth Ambassadors for the City. The New Westminster Youth Ambassador Society program assists in the development of confidence and essential life skills among participants and through the process, develops future community leaders.
CARLI HENSSLER Born and raised in Sapperton, Carli Henssler has been heavily involved in the community from a young age, through the Royal City Soccer Association, Salmon Bellies Lacrosse, and teaching dance at New Westminster Secondary School for three years. She consequently developed a sincere passion for volunteering and meeting new people and has become a more outgoing and approachable person in the process. Most recently, she received the opportunity to proudly serve the Royal City in the inaugural year of the New Westminster Youth Ambassador Program as a Team member and would like to thank her sponsor, The Stonewater Group and Oxygen Yoga, for their endless support. Carli is currently attending BCIT, where she is enrolled in the fulltime Marketing Management program in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree and has been elected as Set Representative liaison for her class. As well, Carli was also nominated as Junior Citizen of the Year 2014, sponsored by the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, Carli enjoys working as Cash Manager at Joey Coquitlam, where she has further improved her accounting and leadership skills over the past two years, and tries to attend as many networking events through her school as possible.
An active and personable young woman, Carli not only makes her family proud, but her City as well.
KEVIN WANG Kevin Wang, sponsored by Vandop Gallery, is a grade 12 student from New Westminster Secondary School who is currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program. This program is offered to strong academic students. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin and is a very well rounded student. Aside from proudly representing the city as a youth ambassador, participating in and volunteering for various events, he is also very active at school. Not only is he a former Interact Club leader, he is also the vice president for the Ping Pong Club and Salsa Club, and the organizer, captain and student coach for the school Badminton Team . This year, he dedicated himself into founding a new club called the MEDLIFE, which is a service club that focuses on fundraising for low income families in Latin America as well as providing high school students with international volunteer opportunities. In addition, he is also a Cuban and LA style salsa dancer who recently just had performed at the 2014 Vancouver Cuban Salsa Festival along with his team, he is also a competitive badminton player. Kevin’s passion is to become a doctor and to be able to incorporate both the Western and Chinese medical knowledge in order to better treat patients. To achieve this dream, he hopes to study Biology in UBC for his post-secondary education.
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Megan Hill was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and moved to New Westminster when she was 3 years old. Megan has attended Herbert Spencer, Glenbrook Middle School and now is a grade 12 student at New Westminster Secondary School.
An epitome of cheerfulness, pride and resilience, Raunaq Singh is a grade 12 student at New Westminster Secondary, who was selected in September as a team member of the New Westminster Youth Ambassador Society. He is being sponsored by the News Leader. Raunaq is known around the city for his willingness to help and serve the community.
After joining the Interact Club through Rotary, Sandra learned that her passion is helping people, therefore she takes every possible opportunity to participate in community events to give back some of what she has received.
Megan developed her love for music when she joined the band program in grade 7 at Glenbrook Middle School. She has played three different instruments, beginning with the piano, moving on to the violin and later the trombone. Megan now focuses her attention in the choir program at NWSS, but also participates in the drama program and has participated in this year’s Dance Show and various performances. Megan sees the value in volunteering; she has been involved with the Reading Buddy program at the New Westminster Library, collecting donations for the BC Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She tries to immerse herself as much as she can with helping the community. She is an avid reader, but prefers romance novels above all. She is always looking for new opportunities to practice her French and often reads books to learn more. Megan plans on attending Douglas College this fall, once she has graduated from NWSS. She plans on studying Graphic Design and Visual Arts as well as taking Creative Writing. She hopes to try various classes in hopes to discover her career path.
‘This program has opened new doors for me. It has helped me expand my horizons and adopt a positive outlook towards life.’ said Raunaq. Since last year, when his family moved from India to Canada, Raunaq has flourished in every aspect. Within the time span of 18 months, he has made his mark and has been busy volunteering. “Its almost a surprise when I don’t see Raunaq at a community event. His willingness to embrace so many opportunities is inspiring.” said Mark Gifford, New Westminster School Trustee. Raunaq marks a healthy balance between his studies and extracurricular activities. He is involved in leading the Environment Club and the Chess Club at the High School, as well he can be found volunteering at the Royal Columbian Hospital or at the MLA’s office. “Raunaq has been actively volunteering at my community office and I’m really impressed with the depth of his knowledge and passion. He’s doing a great job representing all that’s best in New Westminster”, said Judy Darcy, MLA, New Westminster.
She is very proud to be sponsored by Key West Ford in the New Westminster Youth Ambassador Program.
He was recently nominated to represent his school at the Student Leadership Conference being held at UBC in January and has also been selected as a member of the Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms Working Group.
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“For the sky, there are no fences intact.” he added. His present activities are a stepping stone to his success. He aspires to attend UBC in the future.
She was born in Iraq and along with her parents and siblings, became a permanent resident three years ago. She has struggled to come to Canada, that’s why she feels blessed to be here and feels that it is her responsibility to give back to her city, New Westminster and inspire others to do the same. She is self-motivated and enjoys working as part of a team. Sandra not only is going to Douglas College but is also taking online courses through NWSS. She has had the opportunity to work with children and elders, which helped with her confidence and communications skills. Sandra is very proud to be sponsored by Greens & Beans Deli and is very appreciative of all that Leona Green has done to help out the New Westminster Youth Ambassador Team.
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Go Back for Murder: The Vagabond Players present Agatha Christie’s Go Back for Murder, directed by Jacqollyne Keath. Convicted for poisoning her husband during the 1950s, Caroline Crale dies in jail, but leaves a letter expressing her innocence. Fifteen years later, her daughter, Carla, receives the letter and persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime. When: Jan. 29 – Feb. 21, Thursday to Saturday - 8 p.m., Sunday matinees - 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/Youth $13, $10 previews Jan. 29 and 30. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers. ca.
The Keith Richards One Women Show: Suitcase in Point Theatre presents their rock n’ roll play about Rolling Stones fan Mona who is obsessed with Keith Richards. Performed by Deanna Jones, Mona’s ‘trip’ through Richards’ life from boyhood to drug-bust (Toronto 1977) includes run-ins with Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, Gram Parsons and a giant tongue. A live rock score, played by Kevin Richardson, invokes the world of the Stones and, in particular, the raw sounds of Keith. When: Feb. 4-7, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15
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The Addams Family: Align Entertainment Inc. presents The Addams Family and the story of every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! If that wasn’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him to keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parent. When: Feb. 6-21, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets and info: www. alignentertainment.ca.
Free Community Knitting Lessons: Knit 1, Take 2, New West’s community knitting group, will run a five-week Learn to Knit series. Free. Bring your own supplies or pick up recycled supplies from the group at a nominal cost. When: Sundays, until Feb. 15; 6 p.m. beginner/intermediate; 7 p.m. intermediate/advanced; open knitting until 9 p.m. Where: Community Room, 898 Carnarvon St., New Westminster. (Meet in the lobby by 6 p.m. for the first group. Buzz 7114 to be let into the lobby.) Info: knit1take2@gmail.com or www.knit1take2.com
Burnaby Central 40th Reunion: Burnaby Central’s Class of 1975 is holding its 40-year reunion on May 23 at the Executive Inn in Burnaby. Grads from that year are still being sought. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 15. Early bird door prize for tickets purchased by Feb. 1. Info: http:// burnabycentral75.weebly.com Call for Artists: The Arts Council of New Westminster is now inviting artists to submit applications for the 2015/2016 exhibition season at its Gallery in Queens Park and satellite galleries. Artists interested in being considered for the period from March 2015 to November 2016 must submit applications on or before Feb. 15. Info: artscouncilnewwest. org, 604- 525-3244 or info@ artscouncilnewwest.org. Fun, Learning & You (FLY): The Lower Mainland Purpose Society hosts this program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents or caregivers. Come join us for circle times, preschool readiness and play in a rich thematic program. Parent information sessions include speech and language, early literacy and more. Free for New Westminster residents. When: Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon, until March 23. Where: Lower Mainland Purpose Society, 40 Begbie St., New Westminster. Info or register: Elizabeth, 604526-2522.
Celebrate Family Day! In the BAG: Family Sunday February 8, 2015 Starts every half hour from 1-4pm | All ages + adult An interactive experience combining the current gallery exhibit, with a hands-on studio activity. Theme: watercolour painting. Free admission.
Family Art at the BAG: Team Portraits February 9, 2015 1pm, 2pm & 3pm start times (one hour sessions) Create a family portrait as a team! We’ll have you giggling your way to a family masterpiece of your own. Suggested donation: $2 per person for this program.
These Family Day programs are based on the Burnaby Art Gallery’s current exhibit, Visualizing a Culture for Strangers: Chinese Export Paintings of the Nineteenth Century. This exhibition is on tour from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and is curated by Barry Till.
facebook.com/burnabyartgallery | @BurnabyArtGall 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby | burnabyartgallery.ca | Suggested Donation: $5
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River Market 810 Quayside Drive • River Critters Menu will feature kids meals from various vendors • Live performers in the Food Hall • Arts & crafts stations hosted by Music Box Music School, Donald’s Market, Farmer’s Market, others • KidSport - offers financial aid for community sports programs • Join Vancouver Circus School for a free introduction to Ariel Silk, Trampoline, and Juggling (spaces are limited, first come first serve, ages 4 and up, must be accompanied by an adult) For more information, please contact Michelle Dean at 604515-3827.
QuEEnsborough Queensborough Community Centre • 920 Even Ave. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy an exciting morning of family friendly activities including bouncy castles, face painting and crafts! Weight
Room – Get Fit as a Family! Family members 13+ years participate for the price of a single admission.
CiTy-wiDE Centennial Community Centre • 65 East Sixth Avenue All classes and activities free! 9:20 - 10:20 a.m. Workout Fitness class 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Core Fitness class 1 – 3 p.m. Zumba, Games in the gym, Craft activities, Yoga, Norden the Magician (sponsored by Kids New West) Queen’s Park Arenex • First Street & Third Avenue 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Gymnastics & Trampoline (all ages) 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Gymnastics & Trampoline (all ages) Samson V • 880 Quayside Drive 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tour the last surviving wooden steampowered sternwheeler.
Greenhouse in Queen’s Park 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come for a tour of the greenhouse and make a little moss garden to take home. Moody Park Arena • 701 Eighth Avenue 12:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Loonie Skate (all ages) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Loonie Skate (all ages) Canada Games Pool • 65 East Sixth Avenue 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free Public Swim (all ages) 1 - 8:25 p.m. Regular drop-in admission - Our Fun Supervisor will organize fun water activities and Green Thunder Waterslide open during this time only. Youth Centre • 620 Eighth St. 3-5 p.m. Challenge your family to a game of pool, foosball, bubbly hockey, or hoops in the gym. Feature game “Blast from the Past.” Get there via New West SkyTrain Station or find free parking at Front Street Parkade.
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Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
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F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.
$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates To join our team of professional drivers please send a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com or Fax: 604-587-9889 We thank all applicants for your interest! Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.
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RETAIL TRADE SUPERVISOR Hiring for a supermarket in Vancouver. Duties: Supervise & co-ordinate sales staff and cashiers, assign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules, sell merchandise to customers, hire and train or arrange for the training of new sales staff. Fast pace, work under pressure, able to stand for a long period. Candidate is willing to work variable shifts and weekends. Underrepresented groups (Aboriginal, new comers, youth, etc.) are welcome to apply. 2 Years experience in sales, minimum secondary school required Salary; $17.50/hour. Please send your resume: asianamarket@yahoo.ca
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
PART-TIME
Production Workers Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities. This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements: • Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation
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Customer Service Coordinator Req. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very efficient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-tasking, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry. $18.00/hr. Plus Profit Sharing Bonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk. Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or e-mail: dwoo@fuchs.com with position in the subject line
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Wanted: Pressroom Helpers/Stackers Vantage Way has several openings for Press Helpers/Stackers at our Delta location, starting January 2015. Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours, 3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours, 4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Wage depends on experience, starting at $14.17 per hour. Interested applicants should drop off, or email their resume to:
The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.
Vantage Way Attn: Linda Wischoff 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, B.C. V4G 1A6 lwischoff@blackpress.ca
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CLIMBER/BUCKET operator needed immediately for tree service company in the Fraser Valley. $35.00/hr based on experience. 604-819-9447 the.treeguy@hotmail.com
Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
PLUMBERS
Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th) Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunities Avail. Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com
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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission
STAFFORDSHIRE bull terrier, P.B. CKC reg’d. Staffies, only 6 left. Call Candace 604-780-4771. Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Wan Yi Lee, also known as Karen Wan Lee, deceased, formerly of 901 - 4888 Brentwood Drive, Burnaby, BC V6C 0C6 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Wan Yi Lee, also known as Karen Wan Lee are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Timothy Thom at c/o Infinity Law, 200 - 931 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3 on or before March 31, 2015, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
AUCTIONS
BUD HAYNES & WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store dispersal, case lots, ammo, etc. Consign now. Catalogue w/pictures online. Phone 403-347-5855 / 780451-4549; w w w. b u d h ay n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m ; www.WardsAuctions.com.
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On July 22, 2014, at the 7100 block of Linden Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Vancouver Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $200 CAD, on or about 15:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2497, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil
Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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