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August 2017 Issue #203

Lizz Kelly reviews her first full year as C.E.O. of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce. See story on page 8.

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By Judy Darcy hat a summer it’s been so far! On July 18, I was deeply honoured to be sworn in as Minister for Mental Health and Addictions in the new government! Premier John Horgan has asked me to take the lead in tackling the opioid overdose crisis. I’ve also been tasked with creating a brand new ministry in the months ahead to ensure that we have the prevention, treatment and recovery programs for mental health and addictions — so that people get the support and services they need when they need them. Nothing touches families and communities more profoundly than mental health and addiction issues. Every single family has been touched by it, including mine. That’s why Premier Horgan has said that addressing the opioid crisis is a top priority for the new government. I regularly hear stories of people waiting weeks, months, and even years to get into treatment and we know this doesn’t work. We need a comprehensive system so when people ask for help, they get it.

We need to also focus on prevention in schools so that we can identify mental health issues early and hopefully prevent them from becoming more serious and developing into substance abuse issues too. I will be working closely with school districts to ensure they have the mental health workers they need to provide support and counselling for our children and youth. The solutions aren’t going to be simple or easy — we need to approach mental health and addictions from many angles. We need to stay committed to harm reduction in order to save lives. We need to make sure that frontline healthcare workers and first responders have the tools they need right now in order to slow the number of people who are being lost to fentanyl. We need to invest in prevention and education to make sure that our children are getting the best possible care and treatment. We need to speed up access to a broad range of treatment and recovery programs. And we need to talk about mental health care and addictions treatment the way we talk about physical health care — without guilt or blame — as services that are critical to the wellbeing of our families and our community.

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A YEAR IN REVIEW

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t’s a nice view from my office window on Sixth Street. I can see the leaves stirring in the wind and get a glimpse of the hustle and bustle of Uptown as I reflect back on what we have been able to accomplish at the New West Chamber of Commerce this past year I have learned so much from our community. Our Chamber members, the business community, and New Westminster’s people in general have given me so much food for thought, including the importance of life-long learning. I was a newbie to Chamber association management when The BC Economic Development Association offered a course on western economic development last fall. I signed right away. The program and fellowship while August 2017

completing this course provided me with a wealth of knowledge directly relevant to our region. The Board of Directors and I share the same priority to participate in industry specific workshops, seminars, and open houses to keep our membership abreast of the current issues. Issues such as the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference, the Small Business BC Inspire Event, Red Tape Reduction, Trade Talks, the Pattullo Bridge Replacement, the Braid Street Intersection, and Development applications affecting our city. Going through a complete cycle of Chamber activities and events has shown me that when you put likeminded people together in a room, great things happen.

Let’s run down the numbers for the Chamber this year. There was one multi-Chamber event that gave our members exposure to the regional market. We launched two new programs launched this year: Women of New West a nd ou r Business Roundtables. Three Leadership Dinners were hosted: Robin Sylvester from the Port of Vancouver, Translink CEO Kevin Desmond, and Peter Leitch, the President of North Shore Studios and Mammoth Studios and Chair of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of B.C. These business leaders provided invaluable industry insight and information to our community of New Westminster. | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

9 There were nine networking events that sprinkled with the City of New Westminster hosted , Mayors from the calendar. They took place at member businesses seven local communities to discuss goals in common. with fun networking activities like a photo booth, palm It was an evening of robust discussion on the meaning reader, candy bar, wine tastings, line dancing, resusciof collaboration and the positive effects of working totation skills, bike riding, and pumpkin decorating. gether for the success of similar goals. At the New West Chamber we like to celebrate our Innovation was also the reason for travelling to the member’s successes and achievements. Mayor Jonathan Emirate of Dubai this past spring. There is synergy with Coté and MLA Judy Darcy were both onsite when our the people of this nation who quantify and report on member businesses The Original Bike Shop and Royal innovation in their country, striving as we do to here to City Printers turned 85 years old. be modern, forward thinking and cutting edge. We are an inclusive community for women in busiThe Chamber also has representation on the City ness in New Westminster, providing a collaborative of New Westminster Intelligent Cities Knowledge e n v i r o n m e n t to build relationships, share ideas and supWE ARE AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN port each other’s business endeavors. IN BUSINESS IN NEW WESTMINSTER, PROVIDING This is the vision of A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT TO BUILD our Women of New RELATIONSHIPS, SHARE IDEAS AND SUPPORT West initiative here at t he C ha mb er. EACH OTHER’S BUSINESS ENDEAVORS. At a sold-out event Lisa Spitale spoke candid ly about her experiences becoming the City of New WestminWorkforce Advisory Committee, motivated to support ster’s Chief Administrative Officer. A second event at businesses and residents to increase the opportunities the Starlight Casino was a fun evening of Networking for knowledge-based workers. Bingo, where true connections were made. If you have driven along Sixth Street to where our We have lots more plans up our sleeves for this Chamber offices are located at 201–309 Sixth Street, initiative in the fall such as learning breakfasts, you may have noticed a distinctively different look business lunches, networking evenings, webinar to our logo on our signs out front. In striving to be sessions, bursaries for NWSS and Douglas College, relevant and valuable to our members, we have now and a mentorship program. completed a re-brand of the New Westminster ChamQueensborough and Sapperton were the first two ber. We had two significant community partners assist locations of our Businesses Roundtables. The purpose us with this project. of the Roundtables is to engage in dialogue with local The Record provided staffing from their art departbusiness owners and identify key issues and opportuniment to develop the new logo. After much work and ties facing businesses in New Westminster. These sesresearch, The Douglas College Marketing Department sions also provide an opportunity for business ownGraduate Class provided the repositioning document ers to bring forward ideas on strategies for enhancing that is now our guidebook for marketing in the fubusiness growth and success to the New Westminster’s ture. We could not have completed this changeover Mayor and Council members, city staff and Chamber of without them! Commerce Board Directors to foster business success. Our new look is bold and fresh while conveying a We will be holding these events in different geographic sense of collaboration, doing business together, while areas of the city in the months to come — so watch for but also honouring the Chamber’s 134-year-old history. your neighbourhood. We recently conducted our Annual General Meeting Innovation is a buzzword in town lately. For the first and were honoured to have Chief Rhonda Larabee protime ever in this kind of forum, the Chamber, together vide a blessing and opening (continued on page 10) “Nothing else in the world… not all the armies… is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” ~ Victor Hugo

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remarks. Our Board of Directors are dedicated to being the voice of business in New West, working together for to advocate for our members. Collaboration is at the core of all we do. At an early morning session with a gourmet breakfast, Connections educated our Chamber members on the opportunities and benefits of Fraserworks. The Connections Program is a partnership between the Fraserworks Employment Centre and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce to provide qualified employees to employers here in New Westminster. All of our events and successes can be traced back to the support of amazing staff, volunteers, PHOTO BY KEVIN HILL and directors. I am very grateful for their support and commitment to the vision of the New West Chamber of Commerce. hearing from potential members to share with them I truly hope you will stay tuned to see what the next the benefits of membership and to hear what’s on their twelve months has to offer. The Chamber will soon beradars as we all work together to build the economy of gin a Hosted Travel Trip Program, so if you have ever this great city. dreamed of experiencing and doing business in China Yours in commerce, please join our tour in the fall of 2018. If you would Lizz Kelly like to learn more please contact me anytime. We love CEO, New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.

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PIFFLE PONDERS • How come wrong numbers are never busy? • Do people in Australia call the rest of the world ‘up over’? • Does that screwdriver belong to Phillip? • Does killing time damage eternity? • Why doesn’t Tarzan have a beard? • Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips? • Why is it that night falls but day breaks? • Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand? • Why is it that when you’re driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio? • Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? • Are part-time band leaders semi-conductors? • Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawnshop? • Daylight savings time… why are they saving it and where do they keep it? • Did Noah keep his bees in archives? • Do pilots take crash-courses? • Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations? | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

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Have you ever seen a toad on a toadstool? How can there be self-help “groups”? How do you get off a nonstop flight? How do you write zero in Roman numerals? How many weeks are there in a light year? If a jogger runs at the speed of sound, can he still hear his walkman? If athletes get athlete’s foot, do astronauts get mistletoe? If space is a vacuum, who changes the bags? If swimming is good for your shape, then why do the whales look the way they do? If tin whistles are made out of tin, what do they make fog horns out of? If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi? If you jog backwards, will you gain weight? Why do they call it ‘chili’ if it’s hot? Why do we sing “Take me out to the ball game,” when we are already there?

HEADPHONE I was barely sitting down on the toilet when I heard a voice from the other stall saying ”Hi, how are you?” I’m not the type to start a conversation in the restroom. I don’t know what got into me, but I answered, somewhat embarrassed, ”Doin’ just fine!” And the other person says, “So what are you up to?” What kind of question is that? At that point, I’m thinking this is too bizarre so I say, “Uhhh, I’m like you, just sitting here.” At this point I am just trying to get out as fast as I can when I hear another question, “Can I come over?” OK, this question is just too weird for me. I figured I could politely end the conversation. I say “No… I’m a little busy right now!!!” Then I hear the person say, nervously “Listen, I’ll have to call you back. There’s an idiot in the other stall who keeps answering all my questions!!” SEAGULLS Q: Why do seagulls live near the sea? A: Because if they lived near the bay, they’d be called bagels. WHAT IS IT? Q: What is small, red and whispers? A: A hoarse radish.

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Are you fi nding it more and more difficult to cook for yourself? Could you benefit from eating a more nutritious diet? Have you just had a stay in hospital and are unable to prepare meals now that you are home? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you might want to give Meals on Wheels a try. Seniors Services Society has proudly been providing affordable, nutritious meals to clients in New Westminster for over 25 years. The goal of Seniors Services Society’s (SSS) Meals on Wheels Program is to provide affordable, nutritious meals to clients in the community who are unable or have difficulty cooking due to age, disability or illness. SSS coordinates the delivery of hot meals Monday to Friday to seniors in New Westminster. The program aims to offer a wide variety of meal options that rotate every Volunteers Ric and Gail Beau. four weeks. Hot meals include

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EATS LIKE A HORSE “What’s black and white and eats like a horse?” ~ A Zebra. NO FEAR Q: Why are robots never afraid? A: Because they have nerves of steel. IT WAS A TIE Two silkworms had a race. It ended in a tie.

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DOWN THE ROAD I LOOK AND THERE COMES MARRY Patient: Doctor, doctor, I can’t stop singing “The Green, Green Grass of Home.” Doctor: That’s what we doctors call Tom Jones’ Syndrome. Patient: Oh, really? Is it common? Doctor: It’s not unusual. TWO LIONS Two lions are walking down the aisle of a supermarket. One turns to the other and says, “Quiet in here today, isn’t it.” TEA BISCUITS FOR THE IN-LAWS “I took the wife’s family out for tea biscuits. They weren’t too happy about having to give blood though.” ~ Les Dawson

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME “I’ve just been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I’ll tell you what, never again.” ~ Tim Vine KEEPING AN EYE ON THE UNICORN “A unicorn and a Cyclops. That’s an accident waiting to happen.” ~ Rohan Agalawatta IT’S NOT WHAT I ORDERED “I ordered a wake-up call the other day. The phone rang and a woman’s voice said, ‘What the hell are you doing with your life?’” ~ Demetri Martin KLEPTOMANIA “I have kleptomania. But when it gets bad. I take something for it.” ~ Ken Dodd | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

PIFFLE MEDICAL TERMS Artery — Study of paintings Bacteria — Back door of cafeteria Bowel — Letter like A.E.I.O.U Caesarean section — District in Rome Cat scan — Searching for kitty Cauterize — Made eye contact with her Coma — A punctuation mark Congenital — Friendly Diarrhea — Journal of daily events Dilate — To live long Enema — Not a friend Fester — Quick Impotent — Distinguished, well known Intense pain — Torture in a teepee Recovery room — Place to do upholstery Tumor — An extra pair Urine — Opposite of you’re out Varicose — Located nearby Vein — Conceited LIKE A PARROT Q: What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A: A carrot. TO BE TEN AGAIN A man asked his wife, “What would you like for your birthday?” She said, “I’d love to be ten again.” On the morning of her birthday, he got her up bright and early and they went to a theme park. He put her on every ride in the park — the Death Slide, The Screaming Loop, the Wall of Fear. She had a go on every ride there was. She staggered out of the theme park five hours later, her head reeling and her stomach turning. Then off to the cinema, popcorn, cola and sweets. At last she staggered home with her husband and collapsed into bed. Her husband leaned over and asked, “Well, dear, what was it like being ten again?” One eye opened and she groaned, “Actually, honey, I meant dress size!” ONCE AGAIN Deja Moo: The feeling that you’ve heard this bull before. NOWHERE TO BE SEEN I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn’t find any.

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ARIES: This is a good time to spruce up your home and begin those home renovations. Employers will be pleased with the work you do. A good time to ask for that raise. TAURUS: You may find there is a considerable amount of love in your every day life. You are more sensitive to beauty within your everyday surroundings. GEMINI: Money could easily slip through your fingers this month. Consider investing as opposed to spending and all will be well. CANCER: Your looking fabulous this month and others are taking notice. Expressing yourself to others comes with great ease during this time. LEO: Loved ones may call upon you for help during this time. Serve in the true service of selfless devotion and don’t expect payback. VIRGO: Group activities take up all your time this month. Any group setting will only benefit you during this time. Your loved one may not understand this. LIBRA: Favorable circumstances take place within your place of work. A love relationship may take place with someone older. Be careful with your motives. SCORPIO: You will be attracted to new people and new experiences during this time. A good time for any pleasure trip that involves new ideas and philosophies. SAGITTARIUS: All relationships will play out with greater intensity during this time. If you require a loan or money from other resources; it will come easy to you now. CAPRICORN: Love will seek you out this month if your not currently in a relationship. If your in conflict with someone now it is a good time to make peace and reconcile. AQUARIUS: All matters pertaining to your work and daily life come with ease during this time. Deal with the real world and not the fantasies in your mind. PISCES: It’s all about having a good time during this month. Friends and lovers want your attention. There is no need to pretend what you are not.

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Q: What did the fashion police officer say to his sweater? A: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Q: Why did the frog take the bus to work? A: His car got toad. Q: What did the buffalo say to his son when he left for college? A: Bison. Q: Where do Volkswagens go when they get old A: The Old Volks home! Q: Why did the elephants get kicked out of the public pool? A: They kept dropping their trunks. Q: What’s the most musical part of a chicken? A: The drumstick. Q: What do you call a seagull that flies over the bay? A: A bagel. Q: What did the fisherman say to the magician? A: Pick a cod, any cod! August 2017

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Book Launch and Signing “Confessions of an Inadvertently Gentrifying Soul’ Date: Sunday August 6th Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Venue: Renaissance Bookstore 712 B 12th St. New Westminster, BC Denman Island author, and former New Westminster resident, Bill Engleson, will be signing copies of his latest book, ‘Confessions of an Inadvertently Gentrifying Soul’, at Renaissance Books Store, 712 B – 12th St. New Westminster on Sunday, Aug 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. “Confessions…..” is a somewhat whimsical, occasionally embarrassing collection of humorous literary essays that explore the many ludicrous facets of urban life force-fed into a small rural outpost. Shortly after he set his fastidiously soft spirit on the rough and tumble shores of Denman, Engleson was compelled to seek answers to a most vexatious question: “Why am I here?” Jack Hodgins, author and winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s award for Literary Excellence in 2006 and an Order of Canada inductee in 2009 lauds Confessions of an Inadvertently Gentrifying soul as a delightful read indeed; and, his quote states: “The chapter titles tell us much. “Turnip Love.” “Up and Down the Garbage Chute.” In fact, the Table of Contents alone may put a smile on your face that will last the whole time you are reading this book…except when you catch yourself laughing out loud. Bill Engleson is lively, entertaining, wise and full of surprises.” So, come on out and meet Bill in person at the Renaissance Bookstore, 712B – 12th St. New Westminster Sunday Aug 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. For further information email info@silverbowpublishing.com or call Renaissance Books Store at (604) 525-4566 And please check out Bill’s website/blog at www.engleson.ca

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DID THE HUSSLE I went to a seafood disco last week… and pulled a mussel. MOVE ALONG A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel, and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. “But why,” they asked, as they moved off. “Because,” he said. “I can’t stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer.” GANDHI Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him a super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

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BARRA LAD By Don Benson

n September 12, 1925, members of my wife’s family joined 6,000 other sports fans at Queen’s Park to witness a sporting accomplishment that was at once the most astounding, and the most tragic they would ever see, when a beloved jumping-horse soared to a world record height… then crash landed. In that era, horses were still an integral part of the Royal City scene. Milk, ice, coal and bread delivery wagons were pulled by horses and were familiar to all. Older folks had fond memories of their reliable old farm horse or a faithful school pony. The great Canadian horse, Sir Barton, had become the very first Kentucky Derby winner a few years earlier. In that time and place, every horse was somebody’s darling. But Barra Lad was everybody’s darling. Barra Lad was born near New Westminster at Coquitlam’s Colony Farm in 1918. His mother was a standard-bred and his father was a hackney. Hackneys were high-stepping horses bred to pull the light hackney carriage, origin of the name “hack” for a carriage or taxi for hire. Hackney horses have a distinctive leg action. The shoulder action is fluid and the knee action is high. All joints are very strong and flexible. The highstepping, ground-covering gait of the hackney was captivating to watch. The mother of Barra Lad was killed when he was two weeks old, and the orphan colt was taken to

New Westminster by Dr. H. E. McAllister of 815 Fourth Avenue, and raised there on a bottle by his family. Back at Colony Farm as a yearling, Barra Lad soon caught the attention of workers there when he refused to go around obstacles in the barnyard. When confronted by a barrel or water trough in his path, he’d glare at it, then run at it and clear it easily. Soon there wasn’t a fence on the farm that could hold him. Word soon got around in horse-circles about the youngster’s natural talent for jumping, and he was purchased by horse-dealer Peter Welsh of Calgary for $150 sight unseen. Trained and ridden by Welsh’s two young sons, Barra Lad was taken to jumping competitions in eastern Canada as a three-year-old and was soon beating older, more experienced jumpers. In those days, horse-jumping contests were similar to high-jumping contests at track and field competitions today. The bars were set at, say, six feet, then raise an inch or two for each successive jump until the horse failed to clear after three attempts. In 1922, at Brandon, Manitoba, spectators leaped to their feet when 14-year-old Louis Welsh took Barra Lad over the jumping bars at six feet ten inches! That set a new provincial record for Manitoba, and broke the horses’ personal-best by one inch. Barra Lad had a peculiar personality. In his stall he was gentle. When being exercised he loafed along. But when confronted with an obstacle to be jumped, in the words of young Josie welsh, “He went mad.” Josie was the back-up rider to his brother Louis, and the day came when Louis was injured and Josie had to replace him. Louis told the fearful Josie, “When you turn him to jump, just grab a handful of mane, shut your eyes, and let him do the rest.” Later, Josie said, “I didn’t know he’d cleared seven feet until I heard the crowd roaring.” Barra Lad became a North American superstar. He astounded horse fans everywhere by clearing the seven-foot jump in each of seven days at an international exhibition near Seattle. Then at Calgary on April 1, 1925, he cleared seven feet one inch! That September, Barra Lad came back home to New Westminster as part of the huge annual Provincial Exhibition held at Queen’s Park, where 6,000 spectators jammed the horse show arena. By now he was known as “The Lad” locally. The talk around town was that Barra Lad might attempt to break the world record of eight feet and one half inch set by Greatheart, a Chicago horse, in 1922, so all official measurements would be taken with extra special care by continued on page 24

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the world was watching. Entering the horse show arena, Barra Lad looked wild. When he circled and charged at the barrier, first set at a mere six feet, he cleared it with scornful ease. Then the bars were raised to seven feet. Barra Lad cleared the bar by so much that a fateful decision was made by Louis Welsh, now 16 years old. While Barra Lad was being rested outside the arena, the bars were raised to an astounding eight feet one and one-half inches, a full inch higher than the world record. A hush fell over the crowd. Re-entering the arena, Barra Lad tossed his head from side to side. He champed at the bit. He stomped and snorted. Then he spotted the jumping bars and his temper flared. Young Louis Welsh couldn’t hold him. Without running the traditional circle to get up speed, Barra Lad broke into an angry charge at the tall obstacle. Then, when it appeared he would run straight into it, he exploded into the air, almost vertically. The 6,000 spectators rose as one. Barra Lad got his forefeet over the top bar. Then time seemed to slow as he pulled his hind feet against his belly and — went over without a touch. ‘The Lad’ had set a new world’s record! But there was a sad ending to the day. When Barra Lad came down from the jump, he had gone down on his knees ploughing a furrow in the landing pit bark with his distinctive white muzzle. Young Louis Welsh managed to stay in the saddle, and Bara Lad was visibly shaken as he took a victory lap around the arena to wild cheers and applause. Back in his stall, he refused his oats and bran for the first time ever. A few hours later, the greatest jumping horse in the world was dead of internal hemorrhage! It was a sad day for horse-lovers everywhere who had come to admire the stallion’s special panache and power. Historians agree that the great Barra Lad was buried on the Provincial Exhibition grounds at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, British Columbia, somewhere just outside the arena which was later destroyed by fire. The great jumper made all Canadians very proud. It seems to me there should be an historical marker at the spot where the Champion of Champions, the great Barra Lad, was laid to rest those many years ago. This story is from Evelyn Benson’s award-winning book, A CENTURY IN A SMALL TOWN — One Family’s Stories. Both Book 1 & Book 2 are available at Black Bond Books and Amazon.com. Watch for more stories in next month’s Piffle. | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

SARGENT’S CITY SCENE HIGH FIRE HAZARD RATING IN NEW WESTMINSTER

y order of the Fire Chief, effective immediately a no smoking ban has been initiated in all City of New Westminster parks, natural lands and Glenbrook Ravine. Due to the extreme hot and dry conditions in New Westminster, the following precautions are to be adhered to in any parks, trails and natural lands and are effective immediately: • No smoking • No propane barbecues • No charcoal or wood burning barbecues • No open fires New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services are advising residents to take precautions against accidental fires and be alert to signs of fire: • Campfires are not permitted at any time in any city park • Report any signs of smoke or fire by calling 9-1-1 immediately • Watch for additional fire safety information on the City of New Westminster website New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in conjunction with other city departments continue to monitor the state of city parks and request the cooperation of all residents to help prevent fires in our city. For further information, please contact New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services non-emergency line at 604-519-1000 or the Fire Prevention Branch at 604-519-1004.

GYMNASTICS AND TRAMPOLINE PROGRAMS TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL NEW INTERIM FACILITY IS BUILT

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be suspended after the summer session and will resume upon completion of the new interim facility that will open in Queen’s Park next year. Following the collapse of the Queen’s Park Arenex, the City was able to reinstate much of the gymnastics and trampoline programs in the Small Massey Gymnasium at New Westminster Secondary School; however, the gymnasium space will no longer be available. “Despite our best efforts, we have determined that there are no other suitable locations to accommodate our gymnastics and trampoline programs beyond August 2017,” said Steve Kellock, Senior Manager of Recreation Services & Facilities. “While we are disappointed that we cannot offer these programs in the fall, we are committed to moving forward with the new interim gymnastics and trampoline facility as quickly as possible.” Centennial Community Centre will continue to host the popular Motoring Munchkins preschool services, and the Vancouver Circus School will offer limited gymnastics and trampoline programming. A full comprehensive gymnastics and trampoline program will be offered at the new interim facility scheduled to be completed next year. New Westminster City Council recently approved the development of a 24,000 square foot gymnastics and multi-sport facility in Queen’s Park to re-establish the programs and services offered at the former Queen’s Park Arenex on an interim basis. The proposed building will allow for an ongoing set-up for gymnastics and trampoline programs with additional dedicated space for the wide variety of other sports formerly offered at the Arenex. Contact Steve Kellock, Senior Manager of Recreation Services & Facilities, City of New Westminster at 604-527-4629 or skellock@newwestcity.ca.

FRONT STREET MEWS NOW OPEN

he opening of the Mews marks another major step in reconnecting the community to the waterfront and is a key component of the City’s Riverfront Vision plan. The Mews replaces the western portion of the Front Street Parkade that previously occupied the area. “I’m very excited to be able to officially open the Front Street Mews and see residents and visitors alike enjoy this beautiful new space,” said Mayor Jonathan Coté. “This project is a symbol of how we can breathe new life | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

27 into neighbourhoods and the Fridays on Front series is the perfect event to showcase that.” The Mews has been designed with a widened sidewalk, street furniture, lighting, street trees, trafficcalming, planters and parking spots to facilitate a wide range of activities year-round for everyone to enjoy. The new space also brings people to an often overlooked, but historic area of the city, creating tourism opportunities and commercial activity. Fridays on Front, hosted by the New Westminster Downtown Business Improvement Association, will take place every Friday, in August from 5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. at the Front Street Mews. Join the celebration!

NEW WEST PRIDE HOEDOWN

August 9, 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. entury House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster Have some hoedown fun: square dancing, twostep and line dancing. Demonstrations and dancing so come on out, even if you don’t know how, we’ll be happy to show you. Summer Refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE

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