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BIKES FOR KIDS: R.E.C. for Kids volunteer Walter Andrews repairs a donated bike during a drive to refurbish and donate bicycles to people in need in Burnaby. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

City to run its own restaurant on Burnaby Mountain The City of Burnaby is expanding its roster of restaurants at an iconic site popular with tourists. The NOW has learned that the city will run its own restaurant on Burnaby Mountain – the former site of Horizons, which closed in February 2020 after more than 34

years.The owners of Horizons were unable to come to a lease agreement with the city. Instead of leasing the site to another restaurant group, the city is renovating the building, according to a statement from the city. “This work includes in-

vestigating the building condition to ensure any issues from fires in the building’s past are fully remedied,” said the city, adding there were fires at the site in 2010 and 2016. “As well, we will be updating and upgrading the facility with the intention to operate it as a city

-run, full-service operation,” said the city, adding what model of restaurant has not been “fully fleshed out.” Possibilities include a restaurant similar to Horizons or one geared more toward catering events such as wedding receptions.

“We are still developing a complete operating model for this facility, and will share the details once they are finalized. Meantime, we plan to offer visitors to Burnaby Mountain a grab-and-go café as a first step towards a full reopening of the facility in 2022.”

A city spokesperson didn’t know the cost of the renovation project as plans are still being developed. The city currently runs several eateries through its Food Burnaby operation, including at the Riverway and Burnaby Mountain golf courses. – Chris Campbell

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Resident furious city has delayed road project Chris Campbell

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All Sam Clark wants to do is finish upgrading his front yard. Oh, and not look out his front window and see giant machines tearing up the street. Clark, who lives on Broadway Street, just east of Duthie Avenue, says he has put up with public infrastructure projects for about three years. It started with a year of work as FortisBC put through a new gas line. Now, it’s the City of Burnaby, which is doing 2.2 kilometres of upgrades between Bainbridge Avenue and Underhill Avenue. Clark says he was told that there was light at the end of the tunnel with about five months of work to go.That work, however, has been delayed by the city for an undetermined amount of time. Clark told the NOW he’s fed up because he can’t finish upgrades to his own property and it means “daily con-

struction hassles” could continue well into 2022 or beyond depending on when the city resurrects the project. “The city’s incompetence is staggering, not to mention a complete lack of respect and regard to our quality of life,” Clark said. “The City of Burnaby should be ashamed of the lack of competence.The City of Burnaby is now going to put us through this same process we have been exposed to for a third time now ... I have put off having my front yard finished as I was promised this project would be complete in five more months only to find out that I will now have to wait.The weeds have taken over my front yard as it is.This is a disgrace that we have waited peacefully for three years, only to be told we don’t count.” Clark wrote to the city asking why the project has now been delayed and received an emailed explanation that the delay is due

Big machine: Broadway Street residents have seen this out their windows off and on for three years. Now this project has been delayed. PHOTO SAM CLARK

to issues involving utilities. “Unfortunately, through the course of construction, we discovered that some third party utilities are not installed as per their as-built record drawings, which has caused extensive delays for the contrac-

tor and an inconvenience to the local residents and travelling public,” wrote an engineering project manager with the city. “Construction of the Broadway upgrades cannot continue without significant re-design of the utilities.We

have also recently discovered that a number of properties between Duthie and Phillips have been discharging their storm to a ditch.There are no record drawings for these connections, so an additional storm sewer on the north

side of Broadway will have to be installed to catch these storm connections.The redesign required for these unknown conditions will cause construction delays to the construction of the project … Any areas that were disturbed by construction, including some boulevards fronting properties, will be restored to look neat and tidy before demobilization.” No timeline was given as to how long it will take to re-design the project and then start it up again. Clark said he has doubts about how “neat and tidy” the city will leave his property, adding that he must still delay upgrading his yard. He also said it was “laughable” that the city just discovered these issues involving storm drains recently. “For the city to suggest that (they) didn’t know is absolutely bogus,” Clark said.

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City partners with TransLink to speed up transit on Hastings Chris Campbell

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The City of Burnaby and TransLink are partnering on a project aimed at speeding up transit along the “congested” Hastings corridor. The proposed project would extend the full length of Hastings Street in Burnaby, from Boundary Road to Duthie Avenue. The draft project objectives, according to a city staff report presented to council, are to deliver “bus priority improvements to reduce travel time delay and variability for riders; improve business vibrancy by addressing access and parking issues in retail precincts; improve road safety

and neighbourhood livability; minimize neighbourhood traffic impacts; and, improve active transportation facilities. A city staff report says TransLink will fully fund and lead the conceptual design phase of the work, including technical work and public engagement, expected to begin this fall. As for construction costs based on this process, that would be left up to further negotiations. “Hastings Street plays a critical role in the transportation network supporting the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across Burnaby and the region,” says the report. “Notwithstanding the corridor’s importance, the current facility’s

Speed up: TransLink says buses often get delayed due to Hastings congestion. PHOTO NOW FILES

design is challenging for all users. Congestion on the corridor creates delays for vehicles and public transit, and the narrow pub-

lic realm limits opportunities for pedestrians, cyclists and street activation.” One side impact of Hastings congestion is

many commuters will turn off and take side routes along quiet residential streets in such areas as Capitol Hill and the Heights – with residents saying these “ratrunners” drive at high speeds, creating safety issues. Many of these side streets have seen speed humps added, but often drivers will just go to the streets that don’t have them. “Cars are the most numerous vehicles,” says the report, but transit moves more than one-third of the people along the corridor, while representing “less than 1% of the vehicles. Buses, which are subject to congestion from the cars, experience delay and reliability is-

sues.” One stumbling block for any changes is the way the Hastings corridor is designed. “Hastings Street is a constrained corridor, in that the businesses and homes on either side leave little room for widening of the roadway or public realm,” says the report. “Many functions compete for this constrained space. Most of the space is currently used for the movement and storage (parking) of vehicles, including all modes to varying degrees.” Some amenities to improve the character of the street, according to the report, include trees, benches, bike racks, and decorative lighting.

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CityConnect ELECTRONIC PUBLIC HEARING Burnaby City Council hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing

TUESDAY, 2021 JULY 27 AT 5PM

Via a virtual environment to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”.

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS 1) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 17, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14354

2) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14355

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From: R5 Residential District To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4s and RM4r Multiple Family Residential District, and Edmonds Town Centre Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “18th Street & 18th Avenue” prepared by GBL Architects Inc.) Purpose: to permit the construction of a 29-storey high-rise market strata and rental building Applicant: Square Nine Burnaby Development Ltd.

From: C3 General Commercial District and R5 Residential District To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s/RM5r Multiple Family Residential District, C3 General Commercial District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Metro King” prepared by Chris Dikeakos Architecture Inc.) Purpose: to permit the construction of a high-rise market and non-market residential building with a commercial podium and a retail street frontage Applicant: Anthem Metro King Hazel Holdings Ltd.

Reports, bylaws, and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendments are available on the City’s website at burnaby.ca/publichearings from 2021 July 15. Any questions regarding the Public Hearing processes and agenda items may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk, 604-294-7290.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with Ministerial Order No. M192/2020 and the Class Order (mass gatherings), the Public Hearing will be conducted virtually and live-streamed on the City’s website. Anyone who believes they are affected by a proposed bylaw shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. For updates prior to the Public Hearing, if changes to Public Health Orders permit in-person attendance, visit burnaby.ca/publichearings

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NOTICE OF INTENT NOTICE OF BURNABY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO ADOPT BURNABY SMOKING REGULATION BYLAW 2021, AND TO AMEND BURNABY BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW 2009, TO REGULATE SMOKING IN BURNABY, INCLUDING IN BUSINESS PREMISES In accordance with the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Burnaby City Council is considering adopting BURNABY SMOKING REGULATION BYLAW 2021 that will regulate smoking in Burnaby, including in business premises. In addition, Council is also considering amendments to BURNABY BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW to include penalties for violations of the proposed Smoking Regulation Bylaw. Further detail is available in the report to City Council that may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at 604-294-7290 or in the 2021 June 28 Council reports at burnaby.ca Those persons who consider they are affected by the Smoking Regulation Bylaw and the proposed bylaw amendment may provide written submissions to Council. Address all correspondence to; Office of the City Clerk | 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2 | Email: clerks@burnaby.ca All correspondence must be received before 4pm, August 12, 2021.

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A 27-year-old former Burnaby resident has been charged in relation to an “elaborate” telemarketing scam that bilked seven victims of a total of nearly $200,000, according to police. The charges stem from a multijurisdictional fraud investigation launched in June 2019 by the B.C. RCMP’s federal financial integrity team. The investigation targeted interprovincial and transnational crime groups that were reaching out to unsuspecting Canadians and pretending to be representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency, banks, police investigators or software companies, according to a recent RCMP news release. The victims were instructed to send the scammers cash via courier companies, the release said. The investigation led to a Burnaby resident who was allegedly part of a telemarketing scheme involving four associates who communicated on encrypted/unencrypted social messaging platforms,

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LOCHDALE URBAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PLAN The City of Burnaby is developing a new community plan for the Lochdale neighbourhood in northeast Burnaby, with a focus on implementing the City’s housing, transportation and climate action policies. We’re in Phase 2 of the planning process and would like to hear from you. Your input will help guide the future growth and development of the area. Virtual Workshop

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Opinion now MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Border re-opening will be complicated The long-closed Canada-U.S. land border looks like it will finally re-open Aug. 9, but any re-opening carries with it a number of unanswered questions for Canadians. Chief among them is just how many Americans will be allowed to once again visit Canada given their stalled vaccination efforts? Canada said Monday it will require visitors from the U.S. to be fully vaccinated, but the rate of immunization in that country has slowed down significantly. While the full vaccination rate for both countries hovers around 50% of the population, Canada’s second-dose vaccinations continue to grow while the U.S. has essentially flatlined for both first and second doses for more than a month. For example, Massachusetts is a state with one of the highest vaccination rates in the country (71.6% for first doses and 63% for second doses). However, it has taken more than six weeks for it to boost its numbers by 10 percentage points. Many American states have low vaccination rates and they are not growing to any significant degree, as so much of the population south of the border appears to have turned their backs on vaccines. Take Missouri, for example. Its first dose rate is just 46.3% and its seconddose rate is 40%.Those numbers have barely moved for a month now and it took almost three months for those rates to grow by 10 percentage points. It gets worse: Missouri has more than three dozen individual counties with vaccination rates of below 30%. There are many states where only urban centres have any notable vaccination numbers.

By contrast, B.C.’s second-dose rate has been growing by about eight percentage points a week. You read that right: a week. All of this means that many millions of Americans – perhaps as much as 40% of the population – will simply be ineligible when it comes to crossing the border into Canada when it finally opens. As a result, the amount of border crossings we will see will likely fall far short of pre-pandemic levels. For example, in December 2019, more than 700,000 motor vehicles with U.S. licence plates crossed into Canada. When the border closed in March 2020, monthly crossings dropped to 150,000 a month on average and almost all of those involved people considered essential service workers (primarily consisting of commercial truck operators and health-care professionals). When the border reopens, the number of Americans crossing into Canada will undoubtedly increase, but given the widespread low rate of vaccination in the U.S., that number will likely not be as high as many in the tourism sector would like it to be. Another big question is how many fully vaccinated Canadians – we should be at around 75% by mid-August – will desire to travel to a country that appears to spiraling downward when it comes to containing the coronavirus. Opening the border cannot come soon enough for many people. However, any re-opening will be a lot more complicated than many people realize. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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A woman escaped a terrifying ordeal in July. She was driving westbound on Marine Way near Nelson Avenue at about 7:15 p.m. one Sunday night, when a car pulled up alongside her, according to police.The three male occupants repeatedly pointed to one of her tires indicating a problem.When she pulled over, the trio stopped behind her, and one man got out and grabbed her by the throat. Although the woman was punched and slapped a number of times, police said she managed to fight off her attacker, and the men sped off.

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Editor: This weekend I was at Piper Spit on Burnaby Lake. Despite the fact that there are signs saying no dogs, I was saddened to see many who ignored the signs and chased the birds and ducks. Even after advising them not to, the response was, “So what, it’s not like anyone will stop me.” Then, to my horror, at the western painted turtle nesting site, near the dam, a guy with a German shephard, with a leash, walked by and then his dog proceeded to attack the geese into the water, disturbing the delicate habitat. As there was nobody to stop this, I went after the dog to make sure it did not kill or injure any geese, or turtles. The owner laughed. In both of these incidences, the owners stated that if their dogs were injured by the wildlife, as they attacked, they would have no problem killing the wildlife. I would like to know why our parks are not protected, or at least monitored via camera, to stop these flagrant abuses of our parks and wildlife? I have never seen any bylaw officers or RCMP or Burnaby SCPA at our parks. It’s my understanding that the programs to police the parks have been cut back. Jeff Wittworth, Burnaby

Editor: Re: Are Burnaby’s ‘monster houses’ why we have parking wars? NOW Opinion Ludicrous behaviour by people who think they own the street isn’t just limited to owners vs. tenants. Pre-pandemic, my wife and I participated in many evening sports games typically held at elementary school gyms after hours. Some schools, like Brentwood Elementary, have small parking lots that don’t accommodate say 20-plus vehicles at once. I would say about 50% of the time after coming out of the gym and back to our cars, home owners would leave notes on our windshields telling us (telling!) not to park in front of their houses, as it’s reserved for their use. We’d always write back on the same note and leave it taped on their gates that: 1. They live opposite a school. What do they expect? 2. They don’t own the street - public space and all that. 3. They clearly have a garage around back where they can and do park their own vehicles. Some streets have the “residents-only parking” street signs and we always respect those. However, if they don’t, it’s fair game. These homeowners need to read the room and need to read the bylaws. Robin Wong, Burnaby

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The City of Burnaby and SFU have selected a possible site for a new fire hall on Burnaby Mountain but won’t make it public until at least September. External consultants have identified a need for a fire station atop the mountain since at least 2002, and a comprehensive review of the Burnaby Fire Department released in April 2020 listed a new SFU fire hall under “immediate needs.” More than a year ago, the new fire station made it into the monthly updates on major capital projects presented to the city’s financial management committee, but those updates showed only that a feasibility study still needed to be initiated. That finally changed last month when the update noted a site had been selected, and direction was now required from city council to proceed.

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City director of planning and building Ed Kozak told the NOW he could not disclose the location until city council approved it. Since the next major capital project report to the financial management committee isn’t until September, it won’t be known until then. In the meantime, Kozak said the city is “still doing due dili-

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The days of free re-inspections for buildings that have failed fire inspections in Burnaby appear to be numbered. City staff are working on an amendment to the fire services bylaw that would see the fire department charge $500 each time it has to re-inspect an out -of-compliance building. Under the current bylaw, the department provides fire inspections free of charge. For owners who’ve been ordered to fix deficiencies, the first re-inspection is also free.The department then charges $100 for a second re-inspection, $300 for a third or fourth re-inspection, and $500 for any re-inspections after that. But that has put a strain on the fire department’s resources, according to fire Chief Chris Bowcock, and he says local building owners appear to be taking advantage of the freebies and low fees to avoid addressing deficiencies in their buildings.

“The BFD has identified a continuing and significant trend in non-compliance between inspection and the improper utilization of a no-charge re-inspection as a no-penalty form of extending non-compliance,” stated a report Bowcock presented to city council in May. Bowcock said the fire department conducted 402 free re-inspections in 2020 and 96 in the first quarter of 2021, but those numbers might actually be on the low side because of COVID. The fire chief asked city council to amend the city’s fire services bylaw so building owners would be charged $500 for each re-inspection. The fees would go into the fire department’s coffers, said Bowcock, to offset the staffing costs of the re-inspections. Council approved his recommendation, and a proposed bylaw amendment was set to return to city council for approval at a future meeting.

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VIRTUAL PRIDE 2021 Hello and Happy Pride, Burnaby! Burnaby Pride, presented by Paciﬁc Blue Cross, is a collaborative community project supporting and celebrating individuals living in Burnaby who are 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender, Plus). Burnaby Pride recognizes, acknowledges, and respects the diverse and intersectional experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ folk in Burnaby. We strive to centre their unique voices and experiences in every aspect of our work. Burnaby Pride is a powerful opportunity to bring visibility, compassion, and a greater understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities to all community members in Burnaby. It is a chance to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+community while acknowledging the deep history of the ﬁght for equity and justice for all gender identities and sexual orientations.

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For the second year, Burnaby Pride is excited to bring people together to celebrate online through a series of free, online events. So whether you are staying home or celebrating with friends, make sure you join in on the fun with us at Burnaby Pride. Join us at 7 pm on July 23 and 24 for a digital celebration showcasing the diversity and strength of Burnaby’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community! To kick off the event, join Queer as Funk on July 23 for a virtual concert! July 24 is our feature show.The event includes an exciting lineup of performers presenting drag, music, burlesque, spoken word and comedy! Watch our social media for updates on the event.

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The Burnaby School District wants all students to show their true colours and feel pride in who they are. Feeling supported, valued, and safe at school allows you to be yourself.

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Two Burnaby elementary schools are now the 10th and 11th schools in the district with rainbow walkways to celebrate inclusion and diversity. The colourful walkways – symbols of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer or questioning) Pride – were installed at Cascade Heights and South Slope (pictured) in May after being approved by the school board in April. At South Slope, the rainbow design has been painted on the entrance to the school’s parking lot, while the Cascade Heights rainbow has been painted on the sidewalk running up to the school’s front doors. Besides the two new-

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The City of Burnaby’s Social Planning Committee is recommending an anti-racism task force after a city staff report suggested mayor’s roundtables to tackle the issue.

On May 4, the social planning committee for the City of Burnaby approved a motion to look at potentially developing an anti-racism task force. The idea for the task force, which would look similar to the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing, came as a re-

sult of advocacy by Burnaby resident Doris Mah. Mah, representing the Stand With Asians Coalition that she founded and also a social planning committee member, led the city’s Day of Action Against Racism – which the city proclaimed May 10. Shortly after, she requested the city look at forming a task force. In a report dated June 30, city staff came back with a different proposal, suggesting mayor’s roundtables would be a more suitable option. “The roundtable format is being recommended as it provides a prominent, flexible and community-responsive model of conversation and action,” city staff said in the report. “Opposed to a task force, a roundtable format will allow for greater community member participation, a flexible format and for rotating chairs while also enabling direct participation by council.” But on July 6, Mah and her colleagues

on the social planning committee, sent the report back to staff with Burnaby city clerk Blanca Zeinabova telling the NOW the committee “was not happy” with the report. On July 7, Mah released a statement saying a task force would signal a stronger message than the suggested roundtables. “There are clear signs of the rise of Islamophobia and hate crimes against Black, Indigenous, people of colour and the racialized communities across Canada,” Mah said. “A Mayor’s Task Force on Anti-Racism signals a much stronger message and commitment than the roundtables. It is time for us as a city and a community to take a strong stance and to implement concrete steps to combat racism and hate crimes.” According to Burnaby RCMP, there has been a 350% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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anyone who witnessed the collision or might have dashcam video of it to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.

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Some Burnaby politicians say more consultation is needed after new details were submitted to council by TransLink about the proposed SFU gondola project. In May of 2019, city council endorsed a recommendation that supports the gondola link from SkyTrain to the top of Burn-

Invitation to Apply to Become a Public Member for the DISTRICT AUDIT SUB-COMMITTEE The Burnaby School District is seeking one community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on the District Audit Sub-Committee. The Committee is comprised of three trustees and two independent members from the community at large. The primary role of the District Audit Sub-Committee is to assist the Board of Education in fulfilling its duties related to governance and financial oversight. Committee Duties • Oversee the development of audited financial statements • Ensure necessary financial internal controls exist • Supervise the audit process • Report any statutory non-compliance matters it is made aware of to the Board The committee meets at least two times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Induction training will be made available to all committee members in order to clarify roles and responsibilities of the District Audit Sub-Committee. Candidate Eligibility • Independent to the school district • Have no relationship to the audit firm (Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP) • Knowledgeable about financial procedures and analysis Interested candidates can obtain an INFORMATION PACKAGE on the district web-site (www.burnabyschools.ca) under the tab called Board. The deadline to submit is Thursday, August 26, 2021. For more information, contact: Russell Horswill, Secretary Treasurer

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aby Mountain, subject to five conditions. Ð Residents – Minimize impacts to residents living near the gondola Ð Environment – Minimize impacts to areas with high ecological values, such as fish-bearing streams and riparian areas Ð Compensation – Provide fair compensation to affected property owners for intrusion of the gondola, both for its physical footprint on their lands and its aerial passage over them Ð Options – All three options should be considered on an equal basis in the next stage of analysis and public consultation Ð Consultation – Engage the community in meaningful consultation, especially with respect to alignment options and report back on the results Afterward, two public engagement surveys were undertaken by TransLink. In phase one (September 2020) of consultations, a total of 84% of 12,955 survey respondents supported the overall idea of the proposed gondola, while 8% were not at all supportive or somewhat unsupportive. Phase two (November/December 2020) saw 83% out of 7,293 survey respondents supportive of the project while 10% were not supportive. The city report presented to council on July 12 stated TransLink would compensate the two multi-family properties that are beneath route one for passage over their lands and the gondola will not exceed background noise levels in Forest Grove, as residents in the area remain strongly opposed to the project altogether. But on July 12, councillors said they believe the transit company has not done enough consultations with all those that would be impacted. “Even though we might have given the preliminary consent to go ahead with various consultations, I think I’m not really sat-

Up in the air: A rendering of what a future gondola complex could look like. PHOTO TRANSLINK

isfied with how they’ve done the consultations with the residents of the affected complexes and with some of the businesses,” Coun. Pietro Calendino said. “They [TransLink] will be doing a business case before they can decide how much the compensation can be and it seems to methis is being done backwards. How can one have a business case without considering all the potential costs to include in that business case to go forward and ask for funding at other levels of government? “So, to me, they should not move forward unless they actually have a frank conversation with the residents that are affected and then what compensation they’re willing to offer and whether those people are willing to accept that level of compensation or not.” TransLink did not include any level or amount of compensation they would provide in their latest report submitted to the city, only saying they would offer compensation. Coun. Colleen Jordan echoed similar comments when it comes to businesses, saying they’ve heard from businesses in the area that say they have not been consulted or

even spoken to. “I didn’t see anything in the commitments having to do with the commercial properties in Lake City that were being passed over,” she said. “Even though I’ve supported and voted in principle in support of the gondola, I would like to know whether those property owners have had their concerns addressed too, not simply Forest Grove residents.” Coun. Joe Keithley also agreed with Jordan and Calendino, saying TransLink has not properly consulted those in the area while also adding the company has not made a reasonable business case. The city stressed the fact that no decision on construction has been made at this time. “TransLink’s proposed short-term actions are about financial planning, and would therefore not include additional public consultation. Further consultation would need to be based on additional information on impact mitigation or compensation that would not arise from a business case. However, it is clear that further discussions with residents of Forest Grove would be necessary if this were to become a funded project.”

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DRESSELHUIS, Mina Johanna (née Woelders) Born March 9, 1929 in the Netherlands. With sadness, love but also a hope beyond the grave, we announce the passing away of our dear mother, grandmother (Oma) and great-grandmother (Super-Oma) Mina Johanna Dresselhuis on June 21, 2021, in New Westminster. Mom/Oma’s life impacted many lives over the years. Beginning in Holland (first in her vocation as a teacher; later as a fully involved pastor’s wife/ partner to her husband Rev. J.E.F. Dresselhuis), then after emigrating to Canada, various pastorates across the country, including assisting our dad’s work as a harbour chaplain to the international seafaring community in the Port of Vancouver. Mina was a warm and hospitable woman, gracious in her manner and conduct towards all alike. She cared deeply for people and was always ready to open her home to welcome local and international guests as well as those in need. Mina shared her tremendous gift of music and piano widely in schools, choirs, in churches, at weddings and other special events. She was active in women’s Bible studies and coffee break ministries. In her retirement years she continued to be active informally in home and hospital visitation as well as in music. Having grown up during WWII in Europe meant that she was appreciative, as an immigrant, of the freedoms and opportunity experienced in Canada. While being a woman of simple taste and thankful for the little things in life, Mina was also a sophisticated lady, who in addition to being an acolyte of classical music and a VSO subscriber, was just as comfortable switching between various languages as she spoke to people, as she was with offering sage wisdom by quoting proverbs and expressions in Latin. Although she experienced losses and many health disappointments in her later years, Mina was courageous, cheerful, determined, uncomplaining, and held onto her sense of humor. Most importantly, however, she was convinced of GOD’s reliability, provision for her life and confidence in HIS promises for the future, because of her Saviour Jesus Christ. That was Mina’s consistent testimony, even when her mind weakened, and she could only remember snippets of Bible songs.

Our consolation is that Mom/Oma is already experiencing what GOD has promised to all, having made a way for us to have peace and relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. Mina was a loyal wife, a loving mother to her children Jolinka (John), Christianne (Glenn), Gwendolyn (Hans) and Jeffrey (Andrea) and proud grandmother to 11 grandchildren and their families. She was predeceased by her dear husband Jan-Eddo (Jef), daughter Christianne, parents Marinus and Trijntje Woelders (Hinlopen) and all five of her siblings. Her surviving sisters-in-law Etty, Agaath and Cisca ( Koos) reside in Holland, as well as various nieces and nephews in Holland, USA and Denmark. We as a family are very grateful for the marvelous care and kindness she received while resident in the Royal City Manor during her final years.

HARTLE, Lorraine M. 1933 - 2021 Died peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 88 years on June 29th, 2021, during the recent unprecedented heat wave. Like the vast majority of seniors, she lived alone on the top floor of a 3 story apartment building. Lorraine was born in Battleford, Sask., to Alexis and Delma Belanger, was educated at St. Vital School. She moved to New Westminster, was employed with the Department of Veteran Affairs. In 1992 with husband Chuck Davis, relocated to Flying Arrow Ranch in Buffalo Creek. Chuck died in 2001 Lorraine then returned to New Westminster. She is survived by one sister, Beatrice Prutti, Battleford, Sask; 3 nephews - Richard (Liz) Belanger; William (Bonnie) Davies; and Joseph (Donna) Prutti - 5 nieces; Barbara (Dave) Beddows; Bev (Frank) Cobbaert; Janice (Dave) Lakeman; Jenny Wasyliewick and Stephanie T. (Jim) Dyck. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles J. Davis; sisters Margaret Belanger and Grace P. Davies; brother Alec Belanger.

She was a traveler; kind and generous, donating to “Doctors With No Borders”, and “Helping Families In Need”.

HORVAT, Catherine Elizabeth November 2, 1946 - July 4, 2021 Predeceased by her father William Boyce and her elder son Randy Ross. Survived by her loving mother Mrs. Elizabeth Boyce and her son Ryan Ross (Shelly). One granddaughter, Taysia Ross, also survived by her sister Melba Nelson (Bob), her brother Bruce Boyce and numerous relations. Our thanks to the staff at Adanac Park Lodge, past and present, who helped Catherine so much for the past 11 years. No service by request.

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RANDALL, Donald W. January 15, 1934 - June 19, 2021 Predeceased by his wife of 67 years August 2018. Survived by his children Longva (Carl), Debby Morgan (Phil), Jeff Sandie Borton (Don), sisters Sharon Marlene Elliott, 7 Grandchildren and 10 Grandchildren.

Shirley, Susan Randall, Rogers, Great-

Don was born and raised in New Westminster. He played lacrosse, skated, golfed and snow skied. Don and Shirl married at the young age of 16 and 17.

Don earned his licence as a hydraulic pipe fitter, where he worked for Durand Machine Works for 36 years. Family was first and foremost to Don. He coached his daughter’s softball teams and was always the Dad that drove the entire neighbourhood of kids to Deer Lake in the summer. Don and Shirl bowled at Lucky Strike lanes for years and were great patrons of the Terminal. They enjoyed their trips to Mexico and Hawaii. They retired and moved to Coquihalla Lakes 19872001, where they ran Wally’s Retreat. They moved to Princeton in 2001 - 2016. They returned to New Westminster in June of 2016, after Don was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He went into full-time care in 2018 at Buchanan Lodge, until his passing. We cannot Thank the staff enough at Buchanan, for their friendship and excellent care our Dad received, especially the Camellia staff. A celebration of life will take place at Coquihalla Lakes on September 18th, at 1:00 pm.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you ﬁnd comfort...

A memorial service will be held on July 26, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the New Westminster Christian Reformed Church (8255 13th Ave. Burnaby). The service will also be available as a live-stream - for details, contact Jolinka Alderliesten at j5674961@telus.net Revelations 21:4 - “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Kearney Columbia-Bowell Chapel 604-521-4881 www.kearneyfs.com

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