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LOCAL NEWS – LOCAL MATTERS

THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 2016

H O M E T O W N

N E W S P A P E R

ASSESSMENTS

Property values soar in New West

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Soaring property assessments may not necessarily mean huge tax hikes for Royal City residents, says Mayor Jonathan Cote.

B.C. Assessment reports that increases of 15 to 25 per cent will be typical for single-family homes in New Westminster, Burnaby, the TriCities,Vancouver, North Vancouver,West Vancouver and Squamish. It recently mailed out property assessment notices showing “significant” increases in Greater Vancouver in 2016.

“What we are seeing in our assessments is definitely reflective of that hot real estate market that we are facing,” Cote said. “I think the first concern a lot of residents have is, how is this going to affect my property taxes given that the assessments are used to determine the property taxes?”

Cote said it’s important to recognize the city adjusts its mill rate downward in situations where there are significant increases like this year.

“Even if your assessment went up, say 20 per cent, if the average in New West went up 20 per Continued on page 2

HOT MARKET TO BLAME: Queens Avenue is home to a couple of the top-assessed homes in New Westminster. Despite rising assessments for many residents, Mayor Jonathan Cote said not all homeowners will face huge property tax increases. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

Dozen restaurants trigger health violations

By Jeremy Deutsch

jdeutsch@newwestrecord.ca

Rodents, a hot-water tank failure and failing to comply with inspection orders.

For people who eat out at restaurants on a regular basis, some of these problems would be considered a nightmare, they’re also the type of infractions that can shut down a business.

In 2015, a dozen restaurants in New Westminster found themselves running

afoul of health inspectors for a range of reasons, and were ordered to close up shop.

In some cases, the closures were just for a day, while at other times they were for a week or more.

Overall, Fraser Health issued 14 closure orders to 12 restaurants in New Westminster last year.

Timothy Millard, a health protection manager with the health authority, explained the inspection process to the Record and what can ultimately lead to a clo-

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He noted restaurants face routine inspection twice a year and on a complaint basis.

Inspection officers are looking to make sure the eatery is complying with regulations, to point out any deficiencies and if there are, to assess whether they are critical or not.

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“The goal is to help a restaurant owner offer safe food to the public,” he said, adding inspectors try to treat every restaurant in the region the same.

Millard did point out a couple of situations that will lead to an immediate closure: a hot water tank failure and a major rodent infestation.

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News Assessment increase may not mean big tax hike Continued from page 1 cent then you are not actually going to see any impact because of the assessment.

The city does downgrade the mill rate to reflect the average increase,” he said.

“Having said that, I think there will be some homes that their increases are well above the average in New West and certainly there will be an impact on those individuals’ property taxes.”

According to the city’s finance department, the average increase in residential properties in NewWestminster from 2015 to 2016 was 11.69 per cent.Within the residential class, assessments on single- family dwellings have increased an average of 16.54 per cent and residential strata units have increased by 3.06 per cent.

“It’s all based on what’s happening out in the real estate market,” Cote said. “All of the real estate market in NewWest has been hot, but the single-family market has been significantly hotter and we have seen significant price increases.”

The City of NewWestminster’s website offers a tax estimator that provides a forecast about the effect of the 2015 assessments on the 2016 tax notice. (You’ll find it at http://taxestimate.new westcity.ca.)

Cote said B.C. Assess-

ment provides a mechanism for property owners to appeal their assessment – something he did several years ago when living in a small single-family home in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood. At that time, his assessment went up by 35 per cent, when the rest of the neighbourhood’s increased by about five per cent.

“It was a really easy, straightforward process.You don’t need to hire anyone to assist you in that process.

You do need to do a bit of research as to why you are making the arguments but it’s a process that’s open to anyone to go through,” he said. “If anyone feels that there has been an error made and that the assessment doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening with the property values, I would encourage anyone to have a look at that process.”

B.C. Assessment has provided examples of some of the increases that homes in NewWestminster are facing in 2016: a 1910s singlefamily home in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood is increasing to $1,209,000 from $1,076,000 (12 per cent); a 1960s single-family home in Sapperton is increasing to $909,000 from $776, 000 (17 per cent); a 1992 strata highrise in Sapperton is in-

Hand washing, pests among issues Continued from page 1 And if a restaurant is reopened, that means it’s in compliance.

The health authority also has the power to shut a restaurant permanently, but Millard only recalls a couple of instances over the years where that has happened.

But what most people really just want to know is whether their favourite joint is safe.

“Because we’re in them on such a regular basis, I would consider most restaurants safe to eat,” Millard said.

He also cautioned people not to read too much into the closure orders, which are posted online.

“What I tell people is, don’t base it on a single event. Look at the history,” he said.

Millard suggested if an establishment is getting a lot of “high” ratings in their inspection reports or

are closed repeatedly, that would be a sign the restaurant might not be up to snuff.

To view the inspection reports and closures, go to fraserhealth.ca or tinyurl. com/jxnyk24.

According to Fraser Health’s closure orders, a few restaurants in New Westminster found themselves closed for a number of days.

Victoria Sushi Japanese Restaurant at 15 Royal Ave. was closed for a month over several infractions including having pests on the premises and not having adequate hand washing stations available for employees.

The Taco Del Mar at 531 Sixth St., which is now closed, was also shut down over a number of infractions including failure to stop an employee who was suffering from a communicable disease from handling food.

creasing to $436,000 from $415,000 (five per cent); and a 1993 strata lowrise in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood is increasing to $335,000 from $301,000 (11 per cent).The assessment notices reflect market value as of July 1, 2015.

In response to the assessments, the province has increased the threshold for the homeowner grant for

this year. British Columbians who own homes valued at up to $1.2 million may be eligible to receive a full homeowner grant, while a partial grant may be available if the house is valued above this amount.

Jason Grant, an assessor with B.C. Assessment, said property owners who feel their assessment doesn’t reflect market value as of July

1, 2015 or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact B.C. Assessment as soon as possible in January. If property owners is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (appeal) by Feb. 1 for an independent review by a property assessment review panel.

Cote said the increased

assessments reflect the fact that NewWestminster is becoming a more attractive place to live, but also highlights some challenges related to affordable housing, issues he hopes will be addressed through the city’s official community plan update and the mayor’s task force on affordable housing.

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Up Front NEWS IN BRIEF

May Day minded?

Join the task force New Westminster school district parents, teachers and support staff who want to sit on the school board’s May Day task force have until Jan. 15 to express interest.

The task force, approved by the board in November, is being set up to review the nature and scope of the school district’s participation in the annual May Day celebration.

The committee will include four teachers, two parents, one support staff, one principal or vice-principal, one senior manager and two trustees.

It will gather feedback

SUDAN ON DISPLAY: Lubna Bitmakaly and Abrahim Elhag show New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian a display of wood carved mahogany items at the Sudanese Culture Show. The event took place Jan. 1 and 2 and was a fundraiser to start a new Sudanese cultural centre. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

New live-saving helipad part of RCH rebuilding More than 200 flights land at the NewWest hospital each year

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

It’s a bird, it’s a plane – it’s the future helipad at Royal Columbian Hospital.

While construction of a new 75-bed mental health and substance abuse building is set to begin in the fall of 2016, Phase 1 of the project is set to begin with the construction of a new temporary parking lot and helipad.The new 62-metre elevated helipad will be built at the southeast corner of the site, across from the TransLink building at East Columbia and Keary streets.

“It’s right on top of the new construction site, so we have to move it out of the way,” explained Hal Collier, director of capital projects for Fraser Health.

Construction of the helipad, which includes a rooflevel walkway and elevators so paramedics can wheel patients into the hospital, will get underway in the spring to fall of 2016. Fraser Health’s long-term goal is to build a new helipad on top

of the new acute care tower that’s proposed in Phase 2 of the Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment plan.

Before the current helipad was built, helijets bringing patients to Royal Columbian Hospital used to land in Sapperton Park.

“We are very fortune to have this helipad here,” said Coun. Bill Harper. “Quite frankly, it saves lives.”

More than 200 flights land at the hospital’s helipad each year, Collier said, which can include multiple trips in one day if there’s a major incident. He said it’s expected to have at least 200 visits yearly in the future, but that could increase when the new acute tower opens and more beds are in place at Royal Columbian Hospital.

“It’s a very active helipad,” Collier said.

While the helipad’s location will move, the goal is to maintain roughly the same flight pattern that helijets already use to access the site.

Collier said Fraser Health

will have “extensive” consultation with area residents.

Coun. Lorrie Williams, who lives in the neighbourhood, said some Sapperton residents aren’t fond of the sound of the helicopters, but she said it’s music to her ears because it means someone is getting the help they need at the hospital.

In addition to moving the helipad, Fraser Health is also taking steps to address parking on the site during Phase 1 construction.

The health facility is being built on Allen Street, which is now home to a 300-stall parking lot and will include a new underground parking lot with more than 400 stalls.

To address the loss of parking while the building is under construction, Fraser Health will shuttle employees to the hospital from a temporary off-site leased lot. It’s also creating a temporary patient and visitor parking lot at East Columbia and Sherbrooke streets.

But Williams is concerned 40 “gorgeous” trees will

need to be removed in order to create the temporary parking lot.

Collier said Fraser Health will try to “strike a balance” between providing parking and preserving trees, and noted they’re “quite sensitive” to the impact that parking has on the Sapperton neighbourhood. On top of providing temporary parking and shuttling employees from an off-site parking location, he said Fraser Health is also trying to convince people of the “glories” of taking transit.

Since the province gave the green light for Phase 1 last May, Fraser Health has been busy working on plans for the site.

According to Collier, the plan is to finish Phase 1 construction by the fall of 2019. Fraser Health is currently developing a business case for Phase 2, which includes construction of a new central tower including more operation rooms and a new emergency room.

from individuals and groups interested in the school district’s participation in May Day and will report its findings and recommendations back to the board no later than the fall of 2016 so any changes can be implemented for the 2017 May Day celebrations.

The group will meet for three to five hours every month (except July and August) up to December 2016 or until it has made its recommendations to the board.

For more information or to express interest in the task force, visit district.sd40. bc.ca/may-day/about.

– By Cornelia Naylor

Cops host social media seminar Wondering what your kids are up to online these days? The New Westminster Police Department is hosting an upcoming seminar on exactly that topic.

The free info session on Thursday, Jan. 28 is aimed at helping parents teach their kids how to use social media safely, the event description notes.The evening will include a presentation

by Vancouver-based social media safety consultant Jesse Miller.

While the main purpose of the seminar is to inform parents about positive social media interactions, the event is open to educators interested in the subject as well.The hands-on workshop runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Justice Institute of B.C., 715 McBride Blvd.

The event is free, but registration is required.To do so, visit eventbrite.ca and search for “Parents’ Night Out – Jesse Miller.”

– By Cayley Dobie

City hall keeps its new schedule New Westminster City Hall will continue to offer extended hours as a way of enhancing customer service.

The city began a pilot project back in March 2015 to gauge support for extended hours. Starting now, the new hours of service are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays to Fridays.

“Based on the feedback we received from residents and businesses, there was strong support for the initiative, and as a result, the extended hours of service at city hall will continue,” Mayor Jonathan Cote said in a press release. “We found that by opening earlier and closing later provides enhanced and expanded customer service by offering

the public more flexibility to conduct their business with city hall.”

Prior to the pilot project, city hall was open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and staff often saw people waiting at the doors when they arrived at city hall.The city hoped that extending the hours would enable residents to access services such as business licensing, planning, plumbing and building permits and finance.

Joan Burgess, the city’s director of human resources, told the Record earlier this year that New Westminster and many neighbouring municipalities have some kind of extended and/or flexible work arrangements.

– ByTheresa McManus

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, January 9 10:00 am – 3:00 pm NW Firefighters’ Charitable Society Tree Chipping Canada Games Pool Parking Lot

CITYPAGE INSPIRATION DAY

Sunday, January 10 10:00 am – 3:00 pm NW Firefighters’ Charitable Society Tree Chipping Canada Games Pool Parking Lot

Monday, January 11 5:30 pm Regular Council Council Chamber

Tuesday, January 12 7:00 pm Queensborough Residents Association Meeting Queensborough Community Centre

Thursday, January 14 7:00pm – 9:30pm Moody Park Residents’ Association Neighbourhood Visioning Workshop New Westminster Evangelical Free Church 7895 Canada Way

NEW WESTMINSTER FIRE FIGHTERS’ CHARITABLE SOCIETY TREE CHIPPING

Saturday, January 9, 2016 and Sunday, January 10, 2016 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Canada Games Pool Parking lot, 65 E Sixth Ave Join us for a BBQ, popcorn, face painting, music, and extinguisher demos.

Trees will be chipped and recycled. All proceeds go to the New Westminster Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society. Make a donation and support local community charities!

The New Westminster Scouts will also be holding a bottle drive. Please bring your recyclable bottles and cans to help bring adventure, outdoor experience, and friendship to New West youth.

SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS

PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: STAY VISIBLE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

The City of New Westminster encourages pedestrians and cyclists to use high-visibility safety items during the winter months to make themselves more visible to drivers.

The City has purchased a limited quantity of high-visibility reflectors, which are available at no charge to New Westminster residents.

The reflectors can be easily attached to clothing, backpacks or walkers and are a simple way to help promote the message of safety and visibility. Professional-grade reflectors or reflective strips attached to your bag or clothing can mean the difference between being seen and being struck by a car.

Even with reflectors, please always keep in mind the following road safety tips: 1. Always cross the street at an intersection – jaywalking is illegal.

2. Obey all traffic signals at intersections.

3. Make eye contact with other road users and wait for cars to stop.

4. Assume drivers can’t see you.

5. Stop wearing headphones/using your cellphone when crossing a street.

The reflectors can be picked up at the Engineering Department at City Hall (511 Royal Ave). Otherwise, high-visibility reflective items can be found in stores and online where work clothing is sold.

Thursday January 28 6:30pm-8:30pm Justice Institute Auditorium Attendance is free but registration required

For more information on any of these events, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/events

The New Westminster Police Department and Parents’ Night Out present Jesse Miller who will host a workshop on digital citizenship. During Jesse Miller’s workshop you will gain a better understanding of how kids are using social media. You will also learn how to provide kids with tips and tools they can use to help them minimize negative experiences and maximize the positive opportunities that social media has to offer.

This workshop is free, and you can register on Eventbrite or by calling Robin Stewart at 778-874-4700. More information is available on the New Westminster Police Department website.

Saturday February 6 10:30am – 1:00 pm Century House, 620 Eighth Street Tickets: $5.00 Why not start the beginning of the year off with some local inspiration.

Dr. Davidicus Wong will be the keynote speaker joined by Century House Singers and Comedians. The day will be interactive and includes light refreshments.

Call 604.519.1066 for more information.

DEMOLITION PERMITS: EXPANDED RECYCLING REGULATIONS Metro Vancouver has set a target to reduce construction and demolition waste going landfill by 2015. In order to help meet this target, the City of New Westminster will require demolition permit applicants to demonstrate adequate recycling practices.

As of January 4th, 2016, for all demolition permits, you will be required to submit new documentation as part of the demolition permit process: • Waste Disposal and Recycling Plan • Hazardous Materials Report • Recycling Compliance Report A refundable Recycling Incentive Deposit will be collected. The owner/contractor must submit copies of weigh bill and receipts prior to deposit refund.

For more information, please contact the Building Department at 604-515-3804.

CITY HALL HOURS OF OPERATION

SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE

Property owners and occupiers of rental property in New Westminster are reminded that it is their responsibility to clear snow and ice from sidewalks next to their property by 10:00 a.m. the day following the first snowfall. This matter is regulated under the City’s Street Traffic Bylaw No. 4686.

Effective January 1, 2016, the hours of operation for New Westminster City Hall will be: Mondays: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesdays – Fridays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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New Media Gallery draws crowds to New West

Illumination: Tony Durke, left, chats with Gordon Duggan, one of the curators and directors of the New Media Gallery, during the 5600K exhibition in the fall. The gallery has become the third most visited gallery in the Lower Mainland. PHOTO RECORD FILES

building a brand and finding it’s increasingly easy to attract other artists.

“Immediately, people

want to get on board with us, even big artists,” he said.

Joyce and Duggan gave council an overview of the

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Since it opened in Anvil Centre last year, the New Media Gallery has hosted

gallery in the Lower Mainland, trailing only the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Contemporary Art Gallery.

“This actually really surprised us,” Joyce said. “We are very proud of this.”

Duggan noted that most of the other galleries have been around for more than 20 years, while the New Media Gallery is just a year old.

“A year ago we had no visitors. Now we have 25,000,” he said. “That is a fairly good rate of growth.”

A staff report states that the New Media Gallery is envisioned to be a contemporary gallery that exhibits sculptural and technologybased works. It aspires to be a space that encourages provocative, enjoyable, meaningful and multi-sensory experiences that connect with a diverse range of stimulating topics through art.

Duggan said the works of art are borrowed, and the gallery doesn’t own any of the works. Having already attracted some of the biggest names in new media art, he said the gallery is

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Ten resolutions that we can all keep Enough with the resolutions you won’t keep. If you haven’t quit smoking for all the health reasons we all know, the magic date of Jan.1 is probably not going to suddenly spur you into becoming a non-smoker.

Ditto for going to the gym more often, losing that persistent 20 pounds, eating more fruits, vegetables and fibre, and making fewer trips to Tim’s and the corner store for those mid-afternoon munchies.

As your community newspaper, your success is our goal. Here are some resolutions you can actually keep: 1. Put an empty peanut butter jar or yogurt container in your sock drawer.

Throw your spare change into it whenever you remember. A year from now you will have a tidy donation to a favourite charity and you will even get a tax receipt.

2. Smile at someone

you don’t know, preferably someone who doesn’t look like you.

3. Go through your bookshelves and collect the stuff you will never read again but you once enjoyed and donate it to your nearest hospital foundation. Books are sold to support patient care and hospital equipment.

4. Many good resolutions live at the grocery store. Put a few extra items in your cart, pay for them, and put

them in the food bank box before you leave. Put your cart back; don’t leave it taking up a parking space or running loose banging into cars. Families who use food banks also have much loved pets, so put some pet food in the box too. Help an older person carry their groceries 5.Tell a politician that you use and enjoy your city’s public library.

And do it.

6. Don’t swear in public.

Nobody wants to hear your @#$%^@$^^ opinions.

7.Those of us lucky enough to own homes in this crazy market, stop telling young people you paid under $100,000. How does that help them?

Not at all.

8. Clean out your closet and donate that 1980s blazer to a thrift store. Somebody may want it for a Halloween costume. And if they don’t, at least it may trigger some fond memories.

9. Let someone in the lane in front of you without making them beg.This could be on the highway or in the grocery lineup. It’s a little thing that is just good manners.

10. Pick up somebody else’s Tim Hortons cup off of the sidewalk and throw it in the trash. Cleanliness is next to coffeeness.

See? These are resolutions we can all keep.You’re welcome.

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Time to make the rich pay?

It has become as much a NewYear’s tradition as anything: the B.C. government’s annual news release that crows about how it keeps “taxes low for B.C. families.” Like almost all news releases from all kinds of organizations, this one contains some truthful statements and some, well, lesstruthful ones.

For example, it is indeed true that B.C. has the lowest personal income taxes in the country, for individuals earning up to $122,000 a year. And yes, it is true that low-income earners – those who make less than $19,000 a year – pay no provincial income tax.

But where things get a little stickier truth-wise is the government’s explanation for its annual increase to monthly Medical Service Plan premiums.

“Providing British Columbians with a sustainable health-care system that meets the demands of a population that is both changing and aging is important,” which is why MSP rates are going up by more than four per cent, the releases states.

Raising MSP premiums is simply an arbitrary decision by a government that has an aversion to increasing corporate or personal income taxes.The past few years have seen annual increases of about four to six per cent in MSP premiums, and they’re now at the point of almost matching corporate income taxes for government revenue.

The government argues a monthly health-care fee sends a signal to the public that the health-care system costs a lot of money and that costs keep going up and up. Fair enough, but we’ve hit the point where the fairness of MSP premiums has hit the tipping point.

Quite simply, the monthly premium has likely become a real financial burden for perhaps a million British Columbians. People who earn less than $22,000 a year do not pay the premiums, but there are about one million people who earn between $35,000 and $75,000 who do pay them and who no doubt are struggling to make ends meet.

Given the high cost of living in MetroVancouver (where rents have skyrocketed for many), MSP premiums ($150 a month for a family of three) have become a much bigger part of what has become, for so many, a shrunken household budget.

Is it finally time to tie MSP premiums to income levels, as both Ontario and Quebec do when it comes to health fees?Why should someone scraping by on $30,500 a year pay the same monthly rate as someone who makes $100,000 a year?

We’ll know when the provincial budget is unveiled next month whether that argument resonates with Finance Minister Mike de Jong.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Plans should reflect the reality of the city

News story of the year:Welcome to the ‘new’ NewWest

Dear Editor The city has been out in full force looking for public opinion on the OCP looking ahead to 2041. As a resident of New Westminster, a parent of teenagers attending high school in New Westminster and a community member who enjoys and utilizes city services, I have taken the time to read all the materials and attend a public forum.

I am a resident of the Moody Park area, and I have some concerns with the process.

All the documentation that is provided, maps etc. show the existing OCP when comparing density. This of course is not an accurate reflection of the density in the area currently.

Over the years, exception after exception has been made to the OCP. For example, there is an existing lowrise apartment building on Hamilton Street and Nanaimo Street between 10th Street and 12th Street. These buildings have been there since the 1970s? And yet they are not reflected on the comparison map provided.

My thought is that Scenario 1 should accurately reflect the neighbourhood as it is right now. You would see that the city has already densified our neighbourhood. Show us where legal suites are located and where the city has allowed family homes to be turned into sixsuite units. Show us an accurate reflection of the city as it is today, not as it was planned 20 years ago. It is unfortunate that some changes to the plan were made with poor judgment and lack of conceptual planning.

These changes have already changed the shape and scope of the neighbourhood and broken away from any “vision” that was planned. The changes were made. Let’s not pretend they weren’t.

Kathryn Matts, New Westminster

Get priorities straight Dear Editor According to Mr. Plecas’ review, the ministry is not in a shambles and the government is not to blame. Just who is to blame? Those who are rightfully concerned and critical?

The 2,077 critical injuries and 814 deaths in an eight-year period and the 380 injuries and 90 deaths this year, in my opinion, go beyond instability and what may be called a crisis of confidence.

Regarding the obvious money shortfall, this government needs to get its priorities straight, or is the $100 million private tech-sector business handout more important than children’s lives?

Bill Zander, New Westminster

Enough already Dear Editor Who in the hell does Metro Vancouver think they are? American coal through New Westminster? They have done more than enough damage already letting the U.S. and their bloody railroads in this country, never mind New Westminster trains – screaming, howling, worn-out engines, spark arrestors and mufflers worn out, full throttle engines so loud you can’t even talk inside your house.

Where are the pollution and noise activists?

We should not have to put up with this crap.

We are the government.

Gary Prokovich, by email

Karen Melnychuk Brack New Westminster is built on Tradition - part of its history R.J. Cairns While life is change , Traditions bring stablity Linda Mae Chambers I will call it the royal city sometimes other times i will call it new west sometimes new westminster. But i will always call it home.

Just saying.

Kathleen Somerville Life is change.

Dave Lundy I kind of think when it comes to the thinking in New West ... that “new” New West and “old” New West are not that different. Spending $130,000 on 4 marine containers standing on end and calling it “art” and thinking that this is a prudent use of public money.... transcends all time lines. And here’s the reality of the Lancers story. There were alot of smear jobs and whisper campaigns against some people involved in this issue, unproven I might add. While the Lancer story may have been part of the story of the year, it definitely wasn’t the finest hour for those people making bald allegations of wrong doing and impropriety without any proof or substantiation in various letters to the editors posted in the Record, as well as Disqus commentary was not the finest hour of our citizenry. Nor was the handling of the issue by council initially, hiding behind “in camera protocol” and allowing no one to speak to what the issues were, that perhaps were contrary to the bald assertions being made. But then... I tend to think that thats what happens when you have absolute majority with no opposition on council.

Les Booze The school district doesn’t have the manpower or funds to support this idiocy called ‘May Day.’ For all you ‘traditionalists’ pick up the material, store it, set it up and take it down on YOUR dime and see how long this warped ceremony lasts. Without a few old fogey teachers convincing the students how “important” this embarrassment is, you will quickly discover the kids don’t give a shat either. Grow up New West, BC’s founding fathers high tailed it out of there at the turn of the century, moving the capital to Victoria, realizing the town is peppered with boneheads. Understand how idiotic you appear to any rational thinker.

Dave Lundy Les Booze Tell us what you really think Les. After all while bemoaning May Day you don’t seem to mind $130,000 being blown on eyesores called “public art” which are in reality 4 marine containers standing on end. If you want to talk about wasting of money, focus on something legitimate.

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City More about the New Media Gallery A few facts about the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre: ! The gallery has featured six international exhibitions in its first year: Musicircus; Biometric; Amour Fou; POPart; 5600K; and The Scary. ! The six exhibitions have featured works by 41 artists from 13 countries, including 22 men and 19 women. ! The gallery has attracted 25,000 visitors, one-third who are from outside New Westminster. ! More than 1,000 people have attended opening receptions for the six exhibitions, along with an additional 1,800 for the opening of Anvil Centre. ! The seven international artists’ talks at the New Me-

dia Gallery have attracted 660 people. ! In one year, the New Media Gallery attracted 20,346 people – more visitors than the Surrey Art Gallery, Richmond Art Gallery, Presentation House, Belkin Art Gallery and Burnaby Art Gallery. ! Sarah Joyce and Gordon Duggan are curators and directors of the New Media Gallery. Joyce previously worked as a senior conservator of electronic and timebased media at London’s famed Tate Modern Gallery, while Duggan was the electronic media art manager for the Lisson Gallery, one of the oldest contemporary commercial galleries in the United Kingdom.

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al installations that all deal with the science of sound, explore how we hear and describe a sort of absence.”

‘Unbelievable’ results for new gallery Continued from page 5 attracts people of all ages.

“Keep up the good work,” he said. “I am absolutely thrilled you are in there.The results are unbelievable.”

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New program helps youth who are aging out of foster care Cornelia Naylor

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Young people aging out of foster care now have a new online resource to help them into their first adult home, thanks to a New Westminster non-profit.

On Jan. 5, Aunt Leah’s Independent Lifeskills Society launched the Friendly Landlord Network, a website where Metro Vancouver landlords can sign up to rent to youth who have turned 19 and aged out of foster care.

“We’re attempting to reach out to the private sector to form partnerships so that we can find housing for these young people,” Aunt Leah’s founder Gale Stewart told the Record.

Once landlords sign up, Aunt Leah’s and other organizations that work with young people aging out of foster care will act as partners, helping to sort out issues that might arise around things like rent, friends coming over at inappropriate times or garbage not being put out.

“We would help out with that process because the young person obviously is learning to live on their own for the first time,” Stewart said.

Recent media attention, including accounts of young people committing suicide around the time they age out of government care, has shone a spotlight on the need for more support for these youth as they turn 19, according to Stewart, who started Aunt Leah’s in 1988.

“The average citizen

didn’t know the kind of things that foster children have to go through,” she said. “They didn’t know that, on average, a young person that comes here has moved through nine homes.

When a person finds that out, they want to do something about it.”

People are also eager to support any initiative likely to address the problem of homelessness, Stewart said.

On average, a young person that comes here has moved through nine homes

“And if you want to help half of the homelessness problem in the Lower Mainland, just help a kid coming out of foster care and you’ll help the process,” she said.

The Friendly Landlord Network is being launched with support from the Vancouver Foundation and its Fostering Change initiative,

aimed at improving policy, practice and community connections for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood.

A longtime supporter of Aunt Leah’s, the foundation has earmarked $230,000 in grants for the New Westminster organization this year.

“In particular in the last five years they have supported the initiative around looking after the young people aging out of government care,” Stewart said of the foundation.

Aunt Leah’s Place is a registered charity that helps kids in foster care and teen moms.The non-profit operates a home in New Westminster for pregnant or parenting teen moms under 19, a home in Burnaby for new moms who are at risk of being homeless or losing their babies to the foster care system, and 15 semi-independent “satellite” residences in New West, Burnaby Coquitlam, Langley and Vancouver for youth 15 to 18 who are still in Ministry of Children and Family Development care.

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Top jazz group coming to Anvil Centre If you’re looking for some great music in the new year, you won’t have to travel farther than downtown New Westminster.

The Anvil Centre Theatre has announced a couple of acts for January that will appeal to local music enthusiasts.

On Jan. 14, the Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble from Montreal will be on hand with their new show,Tribute to Dave Brubeck.The ensemble will be joined by special guest pianist François Bourassa for the tribute to the popular American jazz artist, who, in the 1950s, was responsible for hits such as Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk. Brubeck’s Time Out album remains one of the best-known and best-sell-

ing albums in the history of jazz.

Bolduc is considered one of Canada’s best jazz saxophonists – and, as a press release notes, “offers a formidable package of mu-

A formidable package of music that is intense … sic that is intense and under control, breathtaking precision, magnetic stage presence with refreshing original compositions.”

The group’s Anvil Centre concert will offer cabaretstyle seating with table service, as well as theatre seating, and tickets range from

$25 to $50.

Then, coming up on Thursday, Jan. 28, local audiences will be able to enjoy the Queer Songbook Orchestra, a Toronto-based, 11-piece chamber ensemble made up of top queer and allied musicians.

Their evening, Songs of Resilience, combines storytelling and song in a look at the contributions of LGBTQ songwriters and performers – with selections such as Joe Meek’s Telstar, k.d. lang’s Constant Craving, Melissa Etheridge’s Come to MyWindow and Lesley Gore’s You Don’t Own Me. Tickets are $30 regular or $20 for students and seniors. Both events are at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. See www. ticketsnw.ca to buy tickets.

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Make a splash with new year arts programs Julie MacLellan LIVELY CITY

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Is there a budding artist in your household?

The Anvil Centre’s new winter brochure is out, and there are some intriguing offerings for kids on the arts front.

For two- to four-yearolds, there’s Art Splash, a parent participation class that gives young folks a chance to create their own masterpieces with all kinds of materials. For five- to eight-year-olds, there’s Young Masters, a hands-on class that introduces kids to famous works of art. And, for the nine- to 12-year-

olds, there’s Paint the Town, a chance for young artists to work with a professional artist to design a one-of-akind work work that will be displayed outdoors.

All three classes run Saturdays from Jan. 16 to March 5.

For full registration and schedule details, download the Anvil Centre’s winter brochure from anvilcentre. com, or pick up a copy at city facilities.

HANDS ON HISTORY Also from the Anvil Centre, there are some excellent new items for history buffs.

Heritage planner Julie Schueck offers up Intriguing Architectural Designs and Features of New West-

minster, a talk on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

There’s also a house history workshop, set for Sunday, Feb. 6, designed to help homeowners explore how to find out when their homes were built, who built them and who lived there before.

Or, for those wanting a hands-on opportunity to participate in living heritage, there’s a clam/potato basket weaving class, led by traditional weaver Melvin Williams of Lil’wat descent, that will let intermediate to advanced weavers created their own inner cedar bark basket. It’s on Jan. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Check out the Anvil Centre brochure (www.anvil-

centre.com) for all the details.

AUTHOR SPEAKS A New Westminster author is the first speaker of the year for the Salon Speaker Series at Place des Arts.

JJ Lee will speak in the Leonore Peyton Salon at the arts centre on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

He’ll be there to talk about his critJJ Lee ically acclaimed memoir, The Mea- author sure of a Man:The Story of a Father, a Son, and a Suit, which was shortlisted for the 2011 GovernorGeneral’s Literary Award

for Non-Fiction, among other honours. He’ll also read from his latest works of non-fiction.

Tickets for Lee’s talk are $5 per person, plus GST, and can be purchased through brownpapertickets.com, in person at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) or by phone at 604-664-1636.

MONDAY MOVIES Heads up, film buffs: Last Mondays at the Movies is coming back.

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The film, starring Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley, follows the story of a Manhattan writer who takes driving lessons as her marriage dissolves – from a Sikh instructor who, it turns out, has marriage troubles of her own.

It’s on at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $10 (or $8 for students and seniors). It’s cash only, and you pay at the door.

Massey Theatre is at 735 Eighth Ave. Check out www.artscouncilnewwest. org for all the details on the film series.

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Jeff and Alison offer a top quality, friendly, un-intimidating and a professional club. With over 75 pieces of cardio machines throughout the club, a variety of equipment options to choose from and over 25 group fitness classes weekly they continue to cater to all different fitness levels, sizes and ages.

Among a few accolades over the years is the Readers’ Choice award winner for 15 years in a row for the best Health and Fitness Club in New Westminster!

The couple pride themselves on being hands on owners who make time to meet with their clients’ regularly to listen and help support them with their health and fitness goals. Some of their employees have been with the company since its inception, which speaks volumes to the great working atmosphere the couple has nurtured over the years.

“There is no way we would be where we are today without a great supporting staff and the loyal, friendly, supportive clients over the years,” says Alison.

“When you are successful in business it is all about giving back and supporting the people and organizations that have helped you along the way!”says Jeff. The couple just finished their 15th Annual Christmas Food and Toy drive in support for Monarch House (for abused women and children).“This year was our biggest contribution to date to Monarch House, a huge success because of our clients, they went over and above and helped raise more food and toys this year than any of the years past” says Jeff. They continue to support organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross, The Last Door recovery house, the annual Terri Fox Run, Juvenile arthritis and KidSport.“Year after year we really try to attend and help give back to all the local schools, sports teams and non-profit organizations fundraisers as much as possible - after all this is what our business is all about - giving back!”

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Officers carry on a company’s business daily. Under your company’s articles, the directors may appoint one or more individuals to act as officers. The individuals must qualify. The BC Business Corporations Act does not require your company to appoint officers, to have a president or secretary, or to appoint different individuals to each office. However, the company’s articles might, and they might also specify officers’ duties.

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The shingles vaccine is recommended for people over the age of 50 to prevent shingles.

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KEEP THE NEW YEAR’S PARTY GOING AT STARLIGHT CASINO, where theYoung Executives will perform a repertoire of rock, dance and pop songs from the past six decades at Redbar Lounge on Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9.

One final goodbye to Christmas

CHIP YOUR TREE FOR CHARITY at the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s annual tree chipping. It’s taking place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Canada Games Pool parking lot.Tree chipping is by donation.

The event also includes a barbecue, entertainment, popcorn, face painting

and fire extinguisher demonstrations.

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SUPPORT LOCAL KIDS at the New Westminster Scouts bottle drive. It’s taking place at the firefighters’ treechipping event. Bring your empty bottles and cans to the Canada Games Pool parking lot to help local kids experience outdoor adventure and friendship.

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DROP IN TO THE NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY and view art by Angela

Emsley on the second floor.

The New Westminster resident specializes in acrylics and mixed media.

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the third floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. If you can’t catch it this weekend, it’s on until Jan. 29.

Email your Top 5 ideas to calendar@newwestrecord.ca or tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca.

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New Westminster city council will be returning to council chambers this month.

Council meetings have been held at locations around the city over the past few months, while renovations were underway in council chambers.

“We have had huge problems with the audio and the visual part of our council chambers and connecting that so it can be streamed online,” Mayor Jonathan Cote told the Record.

“Plus, we are also looking at making the room more usable during non-council times, recognizing that space is pretty limited at city hall.”

The mayor’s seat – which has been elevated above other councillors and city staff – is coming down to ground level.

“I am not going to be up on a pedestal anymore,” Cote said. “I think that’s all about recognizing the work we are doing is to have functional council meetings.

Having me being 10 feet above everyone else isn’t really that conducive to productive dialogue.”

Visitors to council chamber will also notice some other changes.

“There will be a different configuration of how the desks are set up.The old bleachers are going to go.

They will be replaced with movable chairs that can be rearranged into different types of meeting rooms.

Really, it’s trying to maximize the utilization of space, but also provide a more comfortable area for council meetings on Mondays, where people can come and participate in council meetings,” Cote said.

When I popped by city hall on Dec. 21, chairs were being placed in the coun-

cil chamber and some final tweaking was taking place.

I’m told the space will be good to go for the Jan. 11 council meeting.

RAY PIGEAU WAS A ‘STAND-UP GUY’ A longtime supporter of downtown New Westminster passed away last month.

Ray Pigeau was the former owner and operator of Pier 660, which had been The Windjammer and The Best in the years before. Prior to closing the establishment in October 2007, Pigeau was active with the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Society and once served as its president.

“Ray Pigeau was a friend of mine for most of my life, beginning when I was a kid growing up on Agnes Street in the 1940s, and he was a young longshoreman boarding across the street,” recalls New West resident Don Benson. “He was always a stand-up guy, a loyal friend who would stand up and be counted.The girls in the neighbourhood thought he looked like the actor Gilbert Roland of that era.

Ray was a raconteur, and one of his favourite stories was about how he was motivated to own the very hotel and beer parlour he had once been barred from.”

Our condolences to Pigeau’s family and friends.

HISTORY IN PHOTOS Historical images will take

centre stage at the next presentation by the New Westminster Historical Society.

The presentation, taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the New Westminster Public Library’s auditorium, will feature a miscellaneous set of historical images. Photos will include the Great Fire of 1898, the waterfront as a working harbour with ships and industry, the provincial exhibition in Queen’s Park, paddlewheel steamboats, and, by request, a selection of aerial views of New Westminster.The presentation will also include a special set of photos of the Fraser River from high on the city’s hillside in various seasons and times of day.

The library is located at 716 Sixth Ave.The presentation is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, Jan. 30: Order of the Eastern Star Friendship Chapter #75 and Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band are putting on the Royal City Robbie Burns Gala at Anvil Centre.The evening includes a traditional Robbie Burns dinner, a silent auction and a performance by world-class bagpipers, drummers and champion highland dancers.

Evelyn Benson will be doing the Immortal Memory.

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Stylish & Practical

Keeping the style and prestige of the standard coupe, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe adds some appreciated practicality.

Not long ago, BMW re-arranged its model range and the number naming system.

Traditional sedans now all have an odd number to start its name, while coupes are distinguished by even numbers. This was simple enough, until some marketing folks at BMW decided that some models can “crossover” the two territories – thus was born the so called 4-door coupes or “Gran Coupe.” It first started with the 6 Series and now the Gran Coupe concept has reached the lower tier 4 Series with the same striking design philosophy.

Since this niche is so small, direct rivals are few and far between. Mercedes-Benz is one of the strongest supporters of these 4-door coupes, such as its CLA models. The closest from BMW’s life-long rival Audi is the A5, and Jaguar has the XF.

Design

The 4 Series Gran Coupe retains the sleek look of the standard coupe, but adds two rear doors. Sharing the exact some footprint as the 2-door coupe, the roof of the Gran Coupe is 12 mm higher and 112 mm longer.

At the front, the 4 Series’ exterior looks similar to its 3 Series sibling. This generation’s styling is evolutionary with the headlights now flowing into the double kidney grille. What separates the 4 Series from the rest of the BMW range is the air breathers behind the front wheels.

The roofline extends much further back than it does on the standard 3 Series sedan and instead of a traditional trunk, the 4 Series Gran Coupe has a hatchback design. At the rear, the 4 Series Gran Coupe takes its inspiration from the larger 6 Series Gran Coupe.

The major advantage to the 4-door coupe design over the standard 4 Series 2-door coupe is the much

improved rear seat access.

Frameless doors give the 4 Series an elegant feel as well.

As mentioned, accessing the rear seat is made easier in Gran Coupe models versus the standard 2-door trim, thanks to those two additional doors.

Also, cargo space gets a bump, offering over 45 cubic feet with the 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats down. Also, the hatchbackstyle lid and large opening makes loading bigger items easier.

Also, the 4 Series Gran Coupe has a more airy feel to its interior than the standard model. BMW describes it as a 4+1 seater, and the cabin is as functional and comfortable as other BMWs.

Performance

For this year, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is available with two different engines. Both are familiar to those who know BMW. The base model, the 428i, is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-4. Output is rated at 241 hp and 258 lbft of torque which is surprisingly strong during acceleration.

Those wanting more can look at the 435i Gran Coupe, which is equipped with a 300 hp and 300 lb-ft 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-6. This turns the car into a true sports coupe.

Both engines use BMW’s TwinPower Turbo technology; this is a clever solution that boosts power output while also reducing fuel consumption.

BMW has traditionally shaped the cabin around the driver, and that doesn’t change in the 4 Series Gran Coupe. Important controls are within easy reach and BMW’s iDrive control system continues to improve and get simpler.

A 6.5-inch, free-standing colour screen is standard and runs the infotainment system. It is slightly angled towards the driver, and when combined with the optional head-up display, quickly provides important details and keeps the driver’s eyes on the road.

To make the 4 Series Gran Coupe even more practical, the trunk is equipped with a standard auto opening and closing.

However, if you want maximum convenience, the optional Smart Opener feature allows you to operate the hatch with your foot (just swing your foot to open the rear hatch).

Translating that power to the wheels is an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, a Sport Automatic is available and adds paddle shifters to the steering wheel and a Sport+ mode that further enhances the character.

The 4 Series Gran Coupe is available in four trim levels with starting prices ranging from $44,900 to $55,600.

Currently, both 4 Series Gran Coupes models can be outfitted as either rear-wheel drive or with BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive technology. That may change in the future, however, as BMW is making more of its models standard with AWD in Canada.

Standard equipment includes auto climate control, heated front seats, heated rear seats, auto dimming interior mirror, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlights, dynamic cruise control, auto start/stop, and a glass sunroof.

The 4 Series Gran Coupe excels as a grand tourer. Its road manners are lively yet smooth, and the extra cargo capacity means you can bring all your necessary luggage and equipment without losing the “style”. The handling is excellent, although the steering feels a bit numb which is something that is happening with a number of BMWs due to the electric steering mechanism.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include a heated steering wheel, auto dimming exterior mirrors, adaptive suspension, blind spot detection, lane departure and collision warning, adaptive LED headlights, park assistant, a rearview camera, a navigation system, and on-board internet.

Environment

The 4 Series Gran Coupe is designed to accommodate four passengers quite comfortably. Material quality is up to the standard everyone has come to expect from BMWs. Those riding up front will be comfortable, and two in the rear seats will find plenty of legroom. The middle seat is best left for children as it’s tight to say the least.

Features

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the 428i are 10.9 city, 6.8 highway and 9.0 combined. The 435i returns 11.4 city, 7.4 highway and 9.6 combined.

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The Gran Coupe is just as stylish as the standard 2-door version, but it boasts more practical space. The ride is smooth and the driving character top-notch.

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While the 4 Series Gran Coupe has advantages over the base model, it also costs more without providing a lot of features over the base models.

The Bottom Line

If you want the style and exclusivity of a coupe, but need the practicality of a sedan, the 4 Series Gran Coupe can’t be beaten.

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Community Reading the digital way Tammie Mercado

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Have you been wondering how to make use of your new tablet or eReader to access library books? Why not make it your NewYear’s resolution to find out how to borrow ebooks and digital audio books from New Westminster Public Library?

Digital book lending services are available to New Westminster residents with a valid library account.The library subscribes to several digital platforms that provide patrons with ebooks, audiobooks, or both. Library2Go by Overdrive and OneClick Digital both provide access to ebooks and audiobooks.We also offer book titles through Freading (ebooks only).

To access these resources, you can use Android and Apple smartphones and tablets, or specific eReaders (such as those made by Kobo and Sony) in conjunction with your home computer. Instructions will differ depending on which device you use, so contact

the library for more information.

We’ll be able to provide you with pamphlets to take home, or you can book an appointment for an in-person tutorial. Our tutorials are quite popular and fill up well in advance, so contact the library for more information, If you don’t have an eReader but are just curious to give one a try, the library also loans Kobo eReaders that come preloaded with book titles, and these can be borrowed for up to three weeks at a time – just like

regular library books.These preloaded devices offer titles in four reading genres: general fiction, mystery, young adult and non-fiction.

So if you’ve been meaning to learn about the New Westminster Public Library’s digital lending services, now’s the time.

Call 604-527-4660, email AskUs@nwpl.ca or visit the library in person.

Note: Last week’s library article Learn a new language (Dec. 31, page 22) included an incorrect byline.The article was written by Nick Rowlands.

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Rising folk stars coming to city Rising folk-roots stars from Winnipeg are on their way to New Westminster.

The Brothers Landreth are set to perform at the Massey Theatre on Friday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m.

The Winnipeg-based band includes David Landreth, his brother Joey and their longtime friends and

bandmates Ariel Posen and Ryan “Rhino”Voth.They’ve been riding a wave of success since their album Let It Lie took the Best Roots and Traditional Album award at the Juno Awards, with highlight songs such as Our Love, Firecracker and Nothing.

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of the band’s hometown.”

The group also earned New/Emerging Artist of the Year honours at the Canadian Folk Music Awards last year.

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Clothes may not make the man, but they can sure help make it easier to get a job.

Fraser Works Co-Op has just launched a new Working Man’s Closet pilot program aimed at providing interview clothing to men free of charge to help with their job searches.

“It basically exists to benefit the individuals who struggle with low income or lengthy unemployment, who just don’t have the money to purchase interview clothing,” said Neely Hazell, community relations coordinator. “The client can sign up for half-an-hour time slot to come in and basically look through all the clothing.”

Clients are referred to the Working Man’s Closet program by other service providers in the community.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2016 ‐ 2017 SCHOOL YEAR RETURNING STUDENTS If your child was in an SD No. 40 (New Westminster) school or program last year, s/he is automatically registered at the same school or program s/he attended last year in the next grade, as noted on her/his report card.

NEW STUDENTS Children who were born in 2011 are eligible to begin school in September 2016. Kindergarten registration for the 2016 ‐ 2017 school year begins on Monday, January 11th at elementary schools.

All students register at their neighbourhood school. At the time of registration, please bring the following original documents: the child s birth certificate, immunization record, health care card and two current proofs of residence. You may also need proof of legal status in Canada. Contact the School Board Office to find out your neighbourhood school (see contact information above).

Applications from new students are date and time‐stamped to be accommodated in order of:

1. In‐Catchment Applications to enroll for the 2016 ‐ 2017 school year will be accepted at your neighbourhood school between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, starting Monday, January 11th, 2016 (excluding days schools are closed). Students are guaranteed a place in their catchment (neighbourhood) school or program provided they have registered by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016.

2. Out‐of‐Catchment AND In‐District Out‐of‐catchment and in‐district students register first at their neighbourhood school. They then fill out a Cross Boundary Form at their neighbourhood school during office hours (between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) from Monday, January 25th to Friday, March 11th.

Admission decisions at the desired school or program may not be made before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd.

3. Out‐of‐District Out‐of‐district students apply for admission to elementary and middle schools during office hours (between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) from Monday, January 25th to Friday, March 11th. Admission decisions may not be made before 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016.

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Students already registered in the catchment schools for FRMS do not need to re‐register. Students new to FRMS should register at the School District No. 40 Board Office until the school opens in September 2016.

The same registration timelines and dates apply as in the previous section.

NEW WESTMINSTER SECONDARY SCHOOL (NWSS)

Grades 9 12 for 2016 ‐ 2017

Registration for students not enrolled in NWSS feeder schools begins th Wednesday, March 30 between 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 noon. Applications for OUT‐OF‐DISTRICT students are subject to available spaces and resources.

Locations: École Herbert Spencer (Grades K‐5), École Qayqayt (Grades K‐5) and École Lord Tweedsmuir (Grades K‐5) Elementary Schools.

EFI Information Meeting: École Herbert Spencer Elementary School Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on November 24, 2016.

LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (LFI) Location: École Glenbrook Middle School (ÉGMS) (Grades 6‐8).

Information Meeting: ÉGMS Multipurpose Room from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on January 14, 2016. This meeting is for parents and students to learn about Late French Immersion.

MONTESSORI (Grades K 5) Locations: Connaught Heights and Richard McBride Elementary Schools.

Information Meeting: An information session for new students entering th grade 9 and their parents will be held on Monday, February 29 @ 6:30 p.m. at New Westminster Secondary School, 835 Eighth Street. For more information, contact 604‐517‐6220.

Montessori Information Meeting: Connaught Heights Elementary School Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on November 23, 2016. This meeting is for parents to learn about the program and decide if it is appropriate for their child.

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Location: NWSS. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre‐ university course of studies that is recognized world‐wide. Successfully completed courses can earn university credit. NWSS offers NWSS pre‐IB Honours courses to students in grades 9 and 10 and IB courses to students in grades 11 and 12. For more information on the International Baccalaureate Program, call 604‐517‐5932 or visit the NWSS IB website at: http://www.sd40.bc.ca/nwss‐ib/.

PUNJABI AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (PSL) Locations: Queensborough Middle School (QMS) (Grades 5‐8) and NWSS (Grades 11 & 12). For more information on registering for Punjabi courses, contact the schools: QMS:

604‐517‐6040

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FRENCH IMMERSION/MONTESSORI For information about the District s online application process for Programs of Choice, visit our website at http://www.sd40.bc.ca. The link to French Immersion and Montessori is under Programs or call 604‐517‐ 6333. Please note: Applications for Programs of Choice are accepted th th online from January 18 at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on February 12 .

Locations: Homelearners at Hume Park, 521 Fader Street and Bowen Is. Enrolment applications are now being accepted for the 2016 ‐ 2017 school year. For more information, please contact: Homelearners at Hume Park: 604‐517‐5917 http://www.humepark.ca Bowen Island: 604‐947‐0700 http://www.islanddiscovery.ca

COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADULT ACADEMIC AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS ● Free for BC residents who have not already graduated ● Complete high school gradua�on ● Upgrade your English skills ● Prepare for post‐secondary training For more information on Adult/Continuing Education Programs, please call 604‐517‐6191 or 604‐517‐6286.

VIRTUAL SCHOOL Take high school credit courses or upgrade skills and grades through online study. The Virtual School Program is open to both high school students and adults. To find out more, call 604‐517‐6191 or go online: http://www.nwvss.ca (<19) http://www.virtualschoolbc.com (adults)

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Are you unemployed and in need of help? es through the employment program of British Columbia.

“Anybody who is underprivileged, unemployed, underemployed – meaning working less than 20 hours per week and not really able to make ends meet, or individuals on EI or Income Assistance – anyone seeking employment can come to our centre and access

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FraserWorks Co-Op aims to provide a range of services from resumes to interview attire to help put people to work.

The not-for-profit organization is funded by the federal and provincial governments to provide nocost employment servic-

our resource room, which is self-serve,” said Neely Hazell, community relations coordinator. “In that room is basically all of the tools and resources necessary for somebody to conduct an independent job search.”

On many days, more than 100 people will visit the resource room to access services such as a free phone, computers, Internet access,

Anyone seeking employment can come to our centre a photocopier and a job board.

A resource room work-

er is on hand to help people and job seekers can also be connected to a case manager who can help work out a return-to-work action plan, line them up to take free life skills, job search and career exploration workshops, and support them through training programs.

“We see people who have been laid off from their job that they were working at for

the last 20 years, and they don’t know how to write a resume anymore or to interview. We see individuals who have just recently graduated from high school that are looking for information on how to conduct an effective job search.We see new immigrants, we see persons with disabilities and mature workers,” Hazell said. “Everybody basically.”

Program seeks lightly used interview clothes Continued from page 19 types of jobs, if it’s an office type of job or a white collar job, they are going to want to look really sharp with collared shirt and dress pants, maybe a suit jacket.”

Fraser Works Co-Op received a small grant to launch Working Man’s Closet, but it’s hoping to get some community support to expand its offerings. It’s

hoping the program will get fully underway this month.

“We have some clothing right now, but we are actively seeking donations so we can take on more referrals,” Hazell said. “We are looking for lightly worn, button-up shirts, sweaters, pants, suits, suit jackets, lightly worn shoes – anything that would be appropriate for somebody to wear to an inter-

view.We are looking to dress somebody who is coming in in an underprivileged state.”

Mike Bourke, one of the coordinators of the Working Man’s Closet, said the program welcomes donations of interview-appropriate attire in a range of sizes.

“It’s been something that we have heard about for a long time,” Bourke said.

“There’s support available

for someone who finds a job, but it’s harder to provide support for people who want clothing to conduct their job search.That is a missing service.”

The program had its first client last month and outfitted him for an interview.

“They got some shoes, a nice dress shirt, some dress pants,” Bourke said. “They were very pleased.There

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was a financial hardship where they weren’t able to purchase it on their own. It helped. It’s the difference between having food or an interview outfit.”

Brian Hunjan, co-coordinator of the Working Man’s Closet, said the weakest link at this time is the donations.

“That’s what’s holding us back,” he said. “We also are looking for volunteers

who will help run the shop.

They will do inventory, advise people on clothes, sort out the clothing and get donations.”

If you’d like to donate to the Working Man’s Closet, contact Fraser Works Co-Op at 604-522-9701 or info@fraserworks.ca.

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Sports

Sport to report? Contact Dan Olson at 604.444.3022 or dolson@newwestrecord.ca

Daniels rink rolls to BC title Dan Olson

dolson@newwestrecord.ca

The score said it all.

The Royal City Curling Club’s Sarah Daniels rink is the 2016 Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Women’s curling champion, after toppling last year’s champs in an 11-3 win in Kamloops.

The RCCC rink, which includes Daniels, third Marika Van Osch, second Dezaray Hawes and lead Megan Daniels, erased a 1-0 deficit with a barrage of points midway through the final to upset the undefeated hometown rink of Corryn Brown.

“It was very exciting.We knew it would be a tough game so we just wanted to focus on the process, to do what we can to play our best and it all worked out,” said Hawes. “There definitely was some history between our two teams so we knew what we had to do, and that was just play our game.”

That history included a pair of losses to the Brown rink earlier in the week: an 8-3 setback in round robin play and 11-7 in the quarterfinals.

That last defeat, which saw Brown rally with five points in the 10th end for the win, proved to be vital experience that came in handy in the end.

In the final showdown, Brown opened with a 1-0 lead after the first end and held it until the fourth when the Daniels rink cashed in five and stole one in the fifth to build a comfortable 6-1 lead.They’d pad the lead with two in the seventh.

Hawes said the challenges during the draw only prepared them for the pressure of the final.

“Mental toughness has been one of our big goals, to improve on,” she said.

“I think there are always little hurdles Continued on page 24

The puck stops here: The New Westminster midget Royals’ netminder Matthew Napady and defenceman Ben Haberl help keep Mission’s Dallas Hollenbeck at bay during the midget C final of the Herb House Midget tournament at Queen’s Park Arena. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

Point shot earns Royals’ a House title

The New Westminster C1 Royals got an opportunity to avenge their lone loss of the tournament in the gold medal game of the Herb House Midget Tournament last week.

They took full advantage, topping Mission 2-1 in overtime to claim the House tourney crown.

Ben Haberl wired a shot from the point with 2:30 left in the 10-minute extra session, securing the win for the home team.

With a 4-3 round-robin loss to Mission on their minds – a loss that saw New West stake out a

3-0 lead before slowing down – the Royals went on the offensive in the final. Matthew DheillySturrock gave the home team the lead but Mission replied, squeezing the equalizer past Matt Napady. Although New West held a firm advantage in shots, the Valley rival forced overtime. Haberl’s seeing-eye shot ended it.

Second-year defenceman Trenton Cowley was named the game’s MVP. The road to the final involved a huge 5-1 decision over Langley, who entered the semifinal unde-

feated.The Royals pulled out to a 3-0 lead with goals by Lucas Celle, game MVP Joshua van Os and Dheilly-Sturrock. Even after Langley got replied, the momentum didn’t falter for New West, who rounded out the scoring on goals by Cowley and DheillySturrock, with his second.

New West began the tourney by tying their clubmates New West C2 3-3, with goals by Arjun Sidhu, Celle and van Os. Celle was named the MVP for the game.They also fended off a persistent Port Moody squad in

a 4-0 triumph. Ryan Black, Sean McCarthy, Dheilly-Sturrock and Sidhu counted the goals, with Napady picking up the shutout and game MVP honours.

Against Mission the first time, Ikjot Mander, Dheilly-Sturrock and Haberl supplied the offence in a 4-3 setback, as firstyear midget Noel Ellis earned the game MVP star. A few hours later, New West bounced back by outlasting Surrey 6-5. Celle and game MVP Dheilly-Sturrock tallied two goals apiece, with singles

by Black and Sidhu.

Salmonbellies set pace in WLA swap mania

NewWestminster adds three junior Bellies graduates and the No. 2 overall pick in next month’s junior draft Dan Olson

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Along with death and taxes, one firm constant we’ve come to count on was how rivalries and suspicion kept trade talks in the Western Lacrosse League to a low murmur.

And when it came to dealing draft picks, teams surrendered a pick as often as Donald Trump turns down a microphone.

While death and taxes remain unfortunately assured, swapping draft picks appears to be the new orange of the WLA. New Westminster Salmonbellies’ general manager and president Dan Richardson completed his third deal of the offseason, picking up junior Bellies product Brandon Goodwin from Co-

quitlam for the rights to Reid Reinholdt and a fourth round draft pick at this year’s junior draft.

Goodwin, who sat out last season after registering 16 goals in 15 games in 2014 as a sophomore, adds another stick on the leftside.

New West had earlier netted the No. 2 pick overall in the 2016 draft and players Brett Dobay and Quinn Mackay in two separate moves, with an eye on accelerating their push for a WLA title.

“This is the fun time of the season where everyone is tied for first place, everyone is aiming to be the champion,” said Richardson. “To be honest we see this as a two-tier draft, where the top-four players are real impact players and we definitely feel at No. 2, we will get a player who can help us take that

next step.”

Although New West grad Josh Byrne would fit the bill nicely, Burnaby jumped the queue last week and acquired the No. 1 pick overall from Nanaimo — meaning another scenario could emerge.

Byrne is viewed as an elite sniper, while Coquitlam grad Michael Messenger can play at both ends of the floor and dominate in the faceoff circle, having won 145 of 213 draws last year. Also among the top available talents are 6-foot4 sniper James Rahe and transition-type Challen Rogers. All but Byrne are righthanders.

Richardson isn’t tipping his hand, but feels the club will do well with the second choice. “(Byrne) played well for us in the playoffs, he’s a New West guy

and there’s no doubt he’s someone we’d love to have. But Messenger, Rahe and Rogers are all impact players too and our scouts and I think any of the four would be great additions.”

The Bellies’ 2015 season was one of ebbs and flows, with a rocket, 6-0 start followed by a mid-season stall. Just before the playoffs, the team regained its footing and pushed all the way to the WLA final, where they were swept 4-0 by the eventual Mann Cup champions from Victoria.

That they were outscored 46-26 in that final series proved to be a sticking point, and one that Richardson aims to address primarily with the second overall pick.

“Offensively, we needed some more goals down the stretch and

I think that’s an area we want to shore up,” said Richardson.

To acquire Dobray and Mackay, both New West junior products, the Bellies sent Colton Clark and a pair of fourth round draft picks to Nanaimo. Dobray was selected with the eighth pick of the 2015 WLA draft and Mackay the 21st overall, but neither played a game.

Clark, a Nanaimo native, produced at a goal-a-game pace in his one year in New West.

As part of the deal that saw them snare the first overall pick, Burnaby also acquired from Nanaimo the playing rights of Eli McLaughlin, who was taken second overall last year. It cost the Lakers the third, 10th and 17th selections in 2015, the rights to Casey Jackson and a third in 2017.

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Sports

TRIBUTE TO

Royals alum remembered New Westminster minor hockey was a big part of Aaron Loughhead’s life, but it also benefited from his involvement.

Members of the community, including New Westminster Minor Hockey Association, honoured Loughhead last week after the 24 year old died in a car accident on Dec. 22.

Although he had taken the year off from coaching to focus on a new job, he had numerous friends in the association after playing right up until the juvenile level.

“To show you the impact, at the (Herb House midget) tournament last week in the semifinal, even though they were up and needed a win to advance, five or six play-

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ers (New West players) left the game to attend the service,” noted NWMHA president Rob Nasato.

A year ago, Loughhead was an assistant coach with the A1 Royals team that captured midget Tier 2 provincial title, under head coach Peter Kaulfuss.

It was just the second team in the club’s history to win a provincial banner.

As a valuable team player, he gave up a chance to captain his team one year to play a level up, joining sister Cecilia.

“That was one of the best decisions we made. It was really great to have them together that one season,” recalls Ed Loughhead, his father.

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Continued from page 23 you face but we stayed focused on our gameplan and carried it through.”

The Daniels rink, cocoached by Ernie Daniels and Katie Witt, went 6-1 in the round robin portion.

Dusting themselves off after the 11-7 loss to Brown in the quarterfinals, Daniels rebounded with a 9-4 semifinal decision over Loken, and a berth to the final.

That’s where the Royal City foursome demonstrated their mental tough-

ness, staying true on 86 per cent of their shots, while Brown finished at 67 per cent. Leading the way was Hawes, who was successful on a magical 96 per cent of her shots.

On the junior men’s side, Royal City’s Matthew McCrady rink put up a valiant fight before falling 8-3 to Team Tardi of Langley/Royal City in the Tim Hortons Junior Men’s curling final.

Tied 2-2 midway through the fifth end,Tardi’s team, which includes Burnaby’s

DanielWenzek, counted two and stole three in the seventh to pull away.

The McCardy rink, which features third Zac Curtis, second Liam Purgavie and lead Jacob Umbach, held up well despite being comprised all of 16 year olds.

Both the Daniels and Tardi rinks head to Stratford, Ont. for the national championships, Jan. 23 to 31.The national champions will earn a berth to the Worlds in Turkey.

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Nature’s Path Organic Cereal Bars p

18-20 bags • product of USA

UP TO

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Roasted Specialty Whole Chickens

assorted varieties

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SAVE

While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

13.60lb/ 29.98kg

GROCERY

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previously frozen

3.99lb/ 8.80kg

1.98

Organic Green Onions from Mexico

Lean Ground Turkey

Whole Organic Chickens

Kiwi Fruit from Italy

25% off

regular retail price

Sukin Shampoo, Conditioner or Sensitive Skin Body Care Products Assorted Sizes and Select Varieties

20% off

regular retail price

2/6.98

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