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City to keep Canada Games Pool closed permanently The City of NewWestminster says it made a “difficult decision” to decommission the Canada Games Pool – effective immediately. Canada Games Pool, which was built in 1973, has been closed since Sep-

tember 2021 after heavy rains caused flooding in the facility’s mechanical room, said a city news release, adding that during the work to resolve the flooding issue, a leak was discovered in the main pool tank.

“The decision to not proceed with repairs to Canada Games Pool was due to the significant costs, extensive work required, associated risks, and an estimated timeline of approximately eight months to complete,” the city said

in the release. Canada Games Pool was previously scheduled to be decommissioned in August 2023 as part of the new aquatic centre project. The cause of the leak to the pool tank continues to be “thoroughly investi-

gated,” the city said. Operating hours at existing fitness centres will be extended at Queensborough Community Centre and the youth fitness centre at Moody Park. Fitness equipment from Canada Games Pool will

also be relocated to the gymnasium at Centennial Community Centre, and gym programs that normally take place at that site will be relocated to other recreation and community facilities.

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Two people charged in downtown death

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A second man has been charged in connection to the death of 51-year-old Robert Powshuk. Around 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 19, a man who was bleeding walked into the Wave Coffee House on Columbia Street. Despite efforts to save him, he died in hospital. The New Westminster Police Department responded to the call, but later called in the Integrated Homicide Investigation Unit to investigate. Later that day, IHIT, in partnership with the NWPD, arrested two people for their alleged involvement in the homicide. That day, Ryan Crossley, 31, was charged with second-degree murder in connection to Powshuk’s death, while a second suspect remained in custody.

On Nov. 21, the BC Prosecution Service charged Curtis Crossley, 36, with second degree murder. Both suspects are from New Westminster. According to IHIT, all individuals responsible have been taken into custody. No further information will be released as the matter is now before the courts. “We wish to assure the community that this was an isolated incident,” IHIT Sgt. David Lee said in a news release. “Downtown New Westminster continues to be a safe place for everyone to be.” Powshuk was New Westminster’s fifth homicide victim of 2021. The NewWestminster Police Department encourages witnesses who may be distressed by what they saw to contact its Victim Assistance Unitat 604529-2525.

Homicide: A man who was bleeding came into a coffee shop in Columbia Street on Nov. 19. He later died. PHOTO THERESA MCMANUS

EDUCATION

Flood, supply-chain issues delay school opening

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The new Skwo:wech Elementary School won’t be opening after Christmas break after all. New Westminster school district superintendent Karim Hachlaf delivered that news to school trustees at their Nov. 23 board meeting. Hachlaf noted the district has been facing some supply-chain challenges from COVID-19 – challenges that have been magnified by the recent devastating floods that hit the Fraser Valley and Interior. “Now with the recent floods causing damage to the roads, we are not going to receive some of our outstanding supplies to open after the winter break,” he said. The district is now working with its contractor, Heatherbrae Builders, to assess the situation,

evaluate how it has impacted the ability of crews to get the work done, and come up with a new timeline. Hachlaf noted the school had planned two remote-learning days, before and after the winter break, in order to facilitate the move to the new building; a similar plan will be enacted whenever the move occurs, he said. Hachlaf said he’ll return to the board and the public with a new timeline when that has been settled. “I think our public and our community understands some of the challenges we’re facing that were out of our control,” he said. The school district sent out an email to parents Tuesday night (Nov. 23) to alert them to the delay. The $35-million replacement for the former Richard McBride Elementary School was approved

Delayed: The new Skwo:wech Elementary School won’t be opening after Christmas break. PHOTO JULIE MACLELLAN

in 2018, when it was first projected to open in January 2021.The province approved funding for a new school because the existing building, which dates back to 1929, has a seismic rating of “H1” – meaning it’s at the highest risk of widespread damage or structural failure in the event of an earthquake.

CHAIR RE-ELECTED In other school board news, the New Westminster school board has reelected its chair and vicechair to their positions for the second straight year. Gurveen Dhaliwal will continue as board chair, while Dee Beattie remains vice-chair, following board elections held at the Nov.

23 school board meeting. Trustee Mary Lalji, who sits as an independent in a board dominated by the New Westminster and District Labour Council-endorsed slate, put her own name forward for both the chair and vice-chair positions. Trustee Danielle Connelly, the other non-N-

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Opinion MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Disasters mean real change needed

Sometimes it takes an absolute disaster to bring about real change. There appears to be a strong likelihood that maxim will apply to this year’s trifecta (so far anyways) of natural disasters: raging wildfires, record heat levels and torrential rainstorms that caused massive flooding and debilitating landslides. Only after these extraordinary events levied a terrible toll was there serious consideration given to “doing things differently” in key areas. When it comes to wildfires, the expectation is there will now be more proactive measures taken rather than mostly reactive ones. For example, more fuel will be removed from forest floors and more prescribed burning will occur before the wildfire season shifts into overdrive next summer. Building construction rules will likely change and mitigation measures (such as planting more shade trees) will help deal with the other “heat domes” that undoubtedly await us in future summers. Air conditioning will become more common and even required in some instances. Much of our infrastructure network will have to be overhauled to adapt to future catastrophic weather events. So much of it was built to withstand climate conditions more than 50 years ago. Cities and municipalities will need to quickly take inventory of their infrastructure stock – everything from culverts to sewers to ditches – to see if they are able to deal with increased water flows. Massive flooding is one of the most common and serious outcomes of a warming planet.There has been criticism for years that the dike system in the Fraser Valley was inadequate and needed

strengthening. I would not be surprised to see the provincial government take more control over managing flood risks, rather than ceding so much power to local governments. The former BC Liberal government, which delighted in downsizing and decentralizing provincial services, handed off flood risk management to municipalities early in its first term.The current NDP government will revisit that decision. Highways were among the hardest hit in the most recent major weather event so expect changes in construction methods for them.They may have to be more elevated in key areas and neighboring hill or mountain slopes (which may again become saturated with water) will have to be more regularly inspected and monitored to prevent more landslides. The fact the Coquihalla Highway snapped like a twig in five sections is itself a wake-up call. In addition, the planned update of B.C.’s emergency planning and response system -- currently planned for next fall – may have to occur earlier. All of these disasters can be linked to our warming planet. As a result, there appears to be a good chance that many of the recommendations associated with fighting climate change will now move up the priority queue at various levels of government. Ironically, framed against all this is the unescapable fact that the latest weather event displayed the vitally important role the Trans Mountain pipeline plays in the B.C. supply chain. In fact, it strengthened the argument that the pipeline is badly needed. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Police were concerned cigarette lighters were going to get someone killed – and not because of smoking-related lung cancer. Officers were called to two incidents in one day involving lighters shaped like handguns. Police first responded to reports of a youth pointing a handgun outside the law courts.Then they were called to SkyTrain for reports of another young man carrying a pistol. Both turned out to be lighters, but Sgt.Tim Lancaster warned police threatened with one of the replicas wouldn’t stop to examine it to see if it was real.

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‘Fragmented’ hours are why the Q to Q ferry ridership is low

Editor: I was dismayed to read the article regarding the low ridership of the Q to Q ferry, and city council scratching their heads over how to increase numbers. What the article does not mention are the fragmented hours of the ferry. It runs in the morning until 10:45 a.m. and then stops until 3:30 p.m., where it runs for a few more hours. While this may work for the commuting crowd, there is an entire population of Queensborough that is left without a ride – parents. Queensborough is home to so many young families. Take a stroll along our river walk at any time of day and you’ll see moms out walking their babies. The popular Port Royal Moms Group on Facebook has over 1,000 members. The New Westminster Quay has long been a popular meeting spot for parents of young children in this city. Meet at the tin soldier, then stroll down the boardwalk to Quayside park. When the kids get hungry, head back to the River Market. Moms catch up over a coffee while the little

ones chow down on cheese quesadillas from Pamola and gelato from Tre Galli. When it’s time to head home for naps, you might grab a few groceries at City Market, or stop into Babynook or Kinder Books on your way out. The hours of the Q to Q ferry make it challenging for Queensborough parents to enjoy this part of New West life. Many of us can drive over, of course, but some can’t and, even so, the Queensborough bridge isn’t always reliable and the drive can take upwards of 20 minutes, verses five minutes or less on the ferry. The River Market opens at 11 a.m., but the last ferry of the morning is at 10:45 a.m., which would leave you stuck on the Quayside for five hours – impossible to do with a baby in tow. I understand there must be countless logistical issues behind the scenes when it comes to the ferry, but I hope city council doesn’t think low ridership is due to disinterest. Queensborough residents are desperate for a fast and reliable way to get to the other side of the river. If the Q to Q operated on a more frequent schedule meant to serve all residents, I guarantee the parents of Port Royal would be first in line. Georgia Nichols, New Westminster

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A new laneway house and a new house on a subdivided lot will be built in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood after city council approved two heritage revitalization agreements on Monday night. First up on Monday night’s public hearing agenda was a heritage revitalization agreement that would allow a one-storey laneway house to be built at the rear of 515 St. George St., in exchange for preservation of the existing 1912 house.The laneway house would be a rental, and the property would not be stratified or subdivided. Janet Zazubek, a development planner with the city, said the applicant made a fair number of revisions to the pro-

ject’s design in response to community feedback, such as lowering the laneway home’s height, reducing its floor area by more than 100 square feet and creating a fully accessible building. Gail North, president of the Queen’s Park Residents’ Association, expressed concern about the loss of green space and the lack of a heritage win in exchange for a heritage revitalization agreement (HRA). “I think with an HRA there needs to be a winwin situation,” she said. “I don’t see a heritage win here. I do see a huge win for the homeowner because they will get a lot of extra space at the expense of the green space.” David Brett, a former president of the residents’ association, supported the application. He said the

heritage win is that the home will be designated as a heritage building, which is significant because it provides a greater level of protection of the heritage home. “The win is not massive, but it’s reasonable,” he said. Council approved the application saying it offers “gentle density” in the neighbourhood and provides housing where people can live instead of a garage on the property. The evening’s second public hearing dealt with a heritage revitalization agreement for 208 Fifth Ave., where the owners proposed subdividing the property into two lots, moving the existing 1910 house forward onto the smaller 4,000-squarefoot lot facing Fifth Avenue and building a new house on the larger

4,711-square-foot lot facing Elgin Street. Gillian Jamieson said she and her husband have been working with the city on the project for more than three years and have made “many many changes” in response to feedback, requests and requirement from the city and community members. At Monday’s public hearing, council heard from people who support the project for a variety of reasons, including the provision of infill housing, the retention of the heritage house and the applicants’ efforts to address community concerns. “The new design is respectful of the neighbourhood and in is in keeping with the large number of small lots adjacent to and in the vicinity of 208 Fifth Ave.,” said neighbour Steve Azyan.

‘Gentle density’: Council has approved a heritage revitalization agreement for 515 St. George St. that will allow a laneway home to be built. PHOTO THERESA MCMANUS

Council also heard from some Queen’s Park residents who oppose the project. Several people expressed concern that the application would allow the owners to subdivide the property and build a new house on the new lot in exchange for protecting a house that already has

some protections under the Queen’s Park heritage conservation area. Council members approved the application, saying it results in the preservation of a heritage home and provides “gentle density” in the neighbourhood.

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City Crisis team will take over mental health calls NewWestminster is taking part in a pilot program to shift response away from police departments Theresa McManus

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NewWestminster wants to help change the way communities respond to mental health issues by shifting away from a criminal response to a health model. City council has approved the city’s participation in the Peer Assisted Crisis Team (PACT) pilot project, which is managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association and includes the City ofVictoria, the City of NorthVancouver and the District of NorthVancouver. Council also approved $65,000 toward the implementation of the first phase of the pilot project in NewWestminster. “We are really trying to add to the existing response,” said Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, B.C. division. “We are trying to expand the continuum of care.” Morris said the association has been calling for reform in the way that people living with a mental illness or a substance use problem connect with the justice system, whether that’s with police, corrections or others.To do that, he said, a “paradigm shift” is required. According to a staff report, the NewWestminster Police Department responds to an average of four mental health-related calls each day.The report stated the NewWestminster fire department is also

responding to an increasing number of calls related to overdose events and other health-related concerns and the city’s bylaw enforcement officers have reported a 93% increase in calls related to homelessness and poverty in the past year. Morris said there are cases involving safety risks where a police response will still be needed. But he explained there are cases where the crisis are driven by issues related to shelter/housing, food security, family conflict, alcohol/substances, depression/ anxiety or loss and they could be better served by a community-based response. Currently, people experiencing a crisis are transported by police to police jail cells or the emergency department, neither of which is wellequipped to address the complex issues leading to the crisis, Morris said. “Police are responding to many, many crises,” he said. “The coroners service actually identified the police as a default response in a panel report that was released a number of years ago.” A NEW MODEL PACT is proposing a mobile crisis team that’s staffed by mental health specialists, such as a clinical care counsellor, an occupational health therapist, a psychologist or a registered social worker. They would be paired with trained peer crisis responders, who are people

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staff report. “The model has been cost-effective. The Eugene Police Department estimates that the cost of dispatching police is $800 per call. CAHOOTS reduces the need for police response, saving an estimated $8.5 million each year.” The number of police contacts, apprehensions under the Mental Health Act, arrests, repeated offense and incarcerations is expected to decrease when the service is operating, said the staff report. Mayor Jonathan Cote believes the model being piloted in NewWestminster makes sense on many different levels. “I am certainly really looking forward to it and excited about the oppor-

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tunity. I think we are going to be far better served as a community because of this work,” he said. GETTING STARTED The report to council said the project will begin in November with the formation of a community planning table (including NWPD, the city, Fraser Health, First Nations representatives, community agencies, and people with lived and living experience of mental illness, substance use and interactions with police). In early 2022, CMHA BC will engage with key stakeholders, including frontline responders, community services providers, urban Indigenous communities and people with lived and liv-

ing experience and their families, regarding a civilian-led mobile response team. “We are really looking at engagement,” Morris said. “We know that plopping a team into a community without engaging is a recipe for disaster.” That engagement work will help guide the development of a civilian-led mobile crisis response team for the city’s consideration next summer. Once approved by the city, CHMA BC will facilitate a request for proposals to determine an appropriate community agency to lead the pilot project in NewWest. It’s anticipated PACT will begin in the fall of 2022.

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Community New West approves shelter for Army & Navy building Theresa McManus

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NewWestminster city council will hammer home the message that an emergency response shelter is a better option than a shelter that only operates on nights when the weather is considered extreme. On Nov. 15, council approved a temporary use permit that allows the Purpose Society to operate an emergency shelter on the lower floor of the former Army & Navy department store at 502 Columbia St. The temporary use permit would allow an extreme weather response program shelter or an emergency response shelter to operate in the building. John Stark, the city’s supervisor of community planning, said BC Housing will ultimately make the decision about the type

of shelter provided in the upgrades may be needed space. with a 24/7 shelter, as “At this time, it is an ex- opposed to an extreme treme weather response weather shelter. program shelter, which The extreme weather will operate from Nov. 1 – program provides 50 mats or when all building conand operates during exsiderations have been adtreme cold weather events. dressed – until March 31, An emergency response during extreme shelter would opweather events,” erate 24/7 and he told counprovide support cil. “BC Housservices. ing has indicated “From what they may be ameI understand nable to looking and from what at it being a 24/7 I’ve heard, it will shelter, which be an extreme could be in place weather response for the next 18 shelter for probJohn Stark months or until ably two to three planner permanent supweeks or so, and portive housing is then there is a in place. So it is a funding possibility it could evolve decision by BC Housing.” into a 24/7 shelter, but that Stark said the type funding decision still has of shelter offered in the to be made by BC Housbuilding would have staffing,” Stark said. “But the ing implications. He said city’s preference is for a some additional building 24/7 shelter.”

As part of the consultation process about the temporary use permit, the city received 43 written submissions, as well as comments on the city’s public engagement platform, Be Heard NewWest. Many residents urged the city to approve the permit. “Our neighbourhood needs additional social supports for the under-housed population living here and this site would be ideal, both in its location for users of the temporary shelter, and for its ability to improve the neighbourhood,” said Sam Schechter in a letter to council. “Ideally, all of my neighbours would have a roof over their head while they sleep, but that is not currently the case, and I urge our council to take this step to help ensure a higher quality of life and better health outcomes

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“It has such a different impact.There’s a big difference between coming in for a few hours to sleep and then getting kicked back out, for lack of another word, and someone that is in there and is being mentored, has wrap-around services, is connected with family, is connected with health care, the outcomes are amazing,” he said. “And out of those people, 75% of the people that were in that program for that short period of time ended up in permanent housing. I think it’s incumbent on BC Housing to use that model as opposed to the get-in, get-out.” Council approved Puchmayr’s motion to write to the province reaffirming the city’s support for a 24/7 shelter at this location.

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City Guru Nanak kitchen helps victims of B.C. ﬂooding Theresa McManus

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The Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen in Queensborough is lending a hand to folks affected by flooding in B.C. The registered charity recently gathered $60,000 worth of bottled water for distribution to Merritt and another areas in B.C. that have been affected by flooding.The group contacted Coun. Chuck Puchmayr to help with the initiative. “The Guru Nanak Kitchen is always there for the community,” Puchmayr said. “This water is such a timely donation as we see the devastation caused by the massive flooding in our province. As soon as permitted, we will move this water to the areas in need.” Unique Trucking picked up the massive load of 1.5-litre bottles of water from the supplier at no charge. Arrangements are being made to trans-

Reaching out: Angad Nagy, Hargun Singh and Indy Panchi helped organize the Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen’s collection of $60,000 worth of bottled water for B.C. flood victims. PHOTO DON FRANKS, CONTRIBUTED

port it to communities in need, but the Purpose Society has agreed to store it until that can be done. According to Puchmayr, a family is also prepared to make a large donation to the effort, which will occur once

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our cup of coffee or your child’s favourite toy could end up costing you a pretty penny. This year, a global shipping container shortage has seen the average cost to move a 40-foot steel container of cargo by sea rise by upwards of 500% above the seasonal average, according to Drewry Shipping. The long-lasting impact could mean we see price increases in many common household goods, including appliances, furniture, toys and more. Then came an atmospheric river event in B.C. on Nov. 15 that wiped out large sections of the province’s highway infrastructure, largely cutting off the Interior and the Lower Mainland. With both those issues in mind, here are five tips on how to shop this holiday season so that your packages don’t get hung up by the supply chain.

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A group of NewWestminster parents is petitioning the school board to reverse its stance on a vaccine mandate for staff. Parents Ali Elman and Stacey Cheverie are the driving forces behind a letter sent to School District 40 trustees on Monday, Nov. 15. “We are troubled with the province’s failure to make a provincewide mandate. However, with the province egregiously pushing that decision onto the school boards, we were hopeful this board would exercise its ability to protect the school community by instituting the strongest possible measures available: a vaccine mandate,” reads the letter, which started with 37 signatories and had grown to more than 60 as of this Tuesday (Nov. 23). After the school board announced on Oct. 27 that it wouldn’t implement a vaccine mandate, Elman got talking with other

moms who shared her disappointment.That decision, she said, just didn’t seem in sync with other public health measures. “When they say, in public spaces people have to produce proof of vaccination, it seems like, why is the school exempt from that?” she asked in an interview with the Record. Elman has two children in the NewWestminster district: a fully vaccinated Grade 8 student and a Grade 4 student who has been too young to get the shot. Cheverie has a six-yearold and an eight-year-old in school. “I think it’s putting our children in a really dangerous position,” she said. CHILDREN’S VACCINES BEGINNING NEXT WEEK Since the parents sent their initial letter, Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. B.C. will begin immunizing children in that age group starting on Monday. The province has said it

hopes to have first doses completed for all children in that age group by the end of January. Second doses will come at least eight weeks after the first shots, so children will not have full protection via vaccines until sometime in 2022, depending on the timing of their first dose. Cheverie said ensuring vaccinations for the adults around them is a matter of following the science. “There’s irrefutable proof that, around the world, vaccines work in stemming the spread of (COVID-19),” she said. To not know whether their children may be in regular contact with an unvaccinated adult? For both women, that’s just not acceptable. “The unvaccinated are piggybacking on the firewall that we’ve built

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push more staff to get their vaccines. Superintendent Karim Hachlaf said that, while the district isn’t mandating staff vaccines, it has had discussions with Fraser Health about other measures it can take to keep schools safe – particularly when schools see a higher number of exposures of self-isolation letters. In those cases, he said, the district will work with Fraser Health to introduce extra measures for twoweek periods – such as, for instance, reconfiguring the setup of a classroom. To date, he said, the district hasn’t had to implement such measures. “While it’s not mandating a staff vaccine, it’s looking at other measures we can implement … that can be equally effective at creating a safe learning environment,” he said.

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With weather dominating many conversations across B.C. in recent months, it was a breeze for Fraser River Discovery Centre to come up with a topic for its next Super Saturdays event. Super Saturdays, a regular series of public programs that celebrate the living, working Fraser River, will take a look at windy, winter weather – and what that means for the mighty Fraser. “This time of year, it gets pretty chilly in the Fraser River watershed, and all across the basin animals trying to keep out the rain and the wind,” said Stephen Bruyneel, FRDC’s director of external relations and de-

velopment. “But what causes these chilly wintery breezes?Where do they come from, and what parts of the river are most affected?” To find out, head to this month’s Super Saturday at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, which is on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will learn all about this natural phenomenon, including where cold winter winds come from and how these seasonal changes affect the watershed. Guests will also get a chance to craft their own wooden wind chimes to use in the wind. “This engaging and ecofriendly family day is open to all guests of all ages, although the activities are best suited for families with children aged six to

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11,” Bruyneel said. “Everything will also be consistent with our COVID health and safety plan.” Pre-registration is required, as is a BCVaccine Card showing full vaccination for those over 12 years old. Masks must be

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I do not know about you, but I remember this summer was especially difficult for seniors. Notwithstanding the continuing impacts of COVID-19, seniors in British Columbia dealt with disasters such as a severe heat dome, forest fires and, if not fires directly, heavy smoke from fires around the province. These three major events were in many ways catastrophic for seniors, with many seniors having died or having been hospitalized with severe respiratory infections. A major study from the Canadian Red Cross, entitled Closing the Gaps:Advancing Emergency Preparedness, Response and

Recovery for Older Adults, released in December 2020, said that “Older adults consistently experience the greatest proportion of casualties during and after emergencies in Canada, and internationally, when compared to younger age groups.” This was recognized in a June 30 Glacier Media article, where it was reported that in B.C., the chief coroner reported hundreds sudden deaths over one week during the recent heat wave – three times the usual number. The article said that seniors were disproportionately affected by the heat dome saying, “those who died suddenly during the heat wave were more likely to be older people with underlying health conditions who lived alone in

private apartments, with minimal ventilation.” We, of course, know that most of the deaths, particularly in the beginning of COVID-19, were in adults 60 years of age and older, with the greatest proportion of deaths occurring in long-term care and retirement homes.With the increasing vaccination of older adults, deaths in this age group are decreasing. But it may be a good strategy for those working on emergency preparedness and in long-term care facilities to consider the effects of major pandemics on older people and how organizations, individuals, and caregivers can be better prepared. For example, we need to look at protocols that protect older people in care facilities ahead of a pandemic or disaster.

Public Safety Canada has reported that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity across Canada, because of climate change. So, we can expect heat waves, forest fires (and attendant smoke issues), droughts and serious and heavy rainfalls. Based on unanticipated disasters and on the disasters prevalent this summer, many municipalities are looking at upgrading or creating emergency preparedness plans to mitigate issues, especially for vulnerable populations. In the December study I referenced earlier, the authors make several recommendations at the individual, organizational, community and governmental levels for disaster preparedness. Among other things, they stress

the importance of seniors, or their caregivers, taking some responsibility for being ready in an emergency. So, what can we do to prepare? Many online sites have similar information about what you can do, such as assembling a disaster kit and planning for evacuation. It is advised that a kit contain supplies such as food, water, clothing, medications, batteries and chargers, and a list of emergency phone contacts, family and friends. Organizations such as the Red Cross have readymade disaster kits. The websites also suggest documenting all your important papers and medications. In addition, try to arrange to have a 30-day supply of medications – hard to do in B.C. because of restrictions on

health plans, but perhaps work with your doctor to see if it can be done. Be prepared to shelter in place with your disaster kit and/or get to a shelter, if necessary, by knowing where they might be located and knowing transportation options if you cannot drive. If you receive home care, speak with your case manager to see what their plan is in times of emergency and how they can assist. Always keep neighbours, friends and family informed about your whereabouts. Giving a key to your place to a family member or trustworthy friend is a good option. I remember a Scouts and Guides motto: “Be prepared.” Not a bad axiom for us – think ahead and get disaster prepared.

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New guide works to demystify senior living options Sixty-eight-year-old Shirley Loewen and her husband Ken, 74, recently maneuvered through the process of finding a longterm care facility for Ken’s mother. It was tough to know where to start. “We did a lot of Googling, a lot of calling different locations,” Shirley notes. “It was all so foreign to us.” In the end, their efforts paid off; they found a facility that suited Ken’s mom well, her quality of life improved, and she is flourishing there. Shirley and Ken aren’t alone. Struggling to speak the foreign language of senior living is a predicament many find themselves in. A desire to bring some clarity to a complex and sometimes stressful topic is what drove Bria

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feels like my professional and civic responsibility to help.” Options like assisted living, independent living, home care and long-term care each have easily overlooked nuances The Guide to Senior Living in B.C. brings together more than 100 combined years of senior living expertise. It offers a one-stop shop for older adults who want to know their options. Simple descriptions and definitions of terms, expert advice, overviews of services and subsidies and clickable next steps all unlock the mysteries of senior living. “All too often, I talk to adult children who are in a crisis with their parent’s living situation, and they don’t know where to begin,” says Snow. “Ideally, a

resource like this prevents last-minute, urgent decision-making.” She points out that equipping yourself ahead of time ultimately leads to greater choices. “If you know what’s available, you can take advantage of it and enjoy a healthier lifestyle rather than waiting for an accident or incident to define your next step.” Discussions about senior living next steps frequently happen among Shirley and Ken’s peers. “It comes up either because we have older adults in our lives who need to move or because our kids are looking at us thinking, ‘When are you going to downsize?’” She and Ken live in a detached home in Aldergrove, and as their neighbourhood fills with young

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families, they think about what kind of community they’ll need when they make their next move. “We’re thinking longrange because we want to find somewhere fulfilling,” she says. The Guide to Senior

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Some tips for staying safe as you age at home One of the most noticeable effects of this pandemic for all Canadians has been more time spent at home. For seniors, the woes of long-term care homes have been well documented. But what of those who have lived in their own homes and continue to do so? It’s a sad truth that home can be dangerous for seniors, whose bodies continue to change as they age. National Senior Safety Week was from Nov. 6 to 12 and the Canada Safety Council provided some tips on how to help the seniors in your life live in a safer home environment. “Falls are the number one cause of injury hospitalizations for seniors over the age of 65,” said Gareth Jones, president and CEO of the Canada Safety Council, in a news release. “These can happen anywhere, at any time. Home is meant to be a safe place, and for seniors a place where they can live safely, comfortably and without fear.” The top-five causes of injury hospitalizations, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, are: falls, vehicle collisions, accidental poisoning, attempted suicide and self-injury, and “col-

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