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A bridge too close By Theresa McManus

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Some Quayside residents are fearful their beautiful views of the Fraser River could be obliterated by the proposed Q2Q pedestrian bridge. Brian Gibson is among the residents who are concerned that a tower with an elevator at its core and a spiral staircase wrapping around that structure could be erected in front of his waterfront home as part of the Q2Q crossing. “It’s quite unjust,” he said. Gibson estimates the tower would be about 50 feet away from his window, but it’s even closer for one of his neighbours. “Certain individuals are dumbfounded that it could even be considered,” he told the Record. “My immediate neighbour, … he (potentially) has folks looking into his window that are coming down the stairwell around this tower.” A number of Lido residents attended the Quayside Community Board’s recent annual general meeting to make their concerns known to city officials attending the meeting. “It’s just wrong,” Gibson said. Continued on page 9

ROOM WITH A VIEW During the 20 years Brian and Nolan Gibson have lived at Westminster Quay they’ve enjoyed their view of the Fraser River. They’re concerned that view could be destroyed by the proposed Q2Q pedestrian and bicycle crossing from the Quay to Queensborough. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Seismic upgrades top district’s wish-list By Cornelia Naylor

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Seismic upgrades at three elementary schools top the New Westminster school district’s five-year capital plan approved by the board of education recently. The plan – a wish-list of building projects districts submit to the provincial education ministry every year – has a $4-million seismic upgrade at F.W. Howay Elementary at the top of the list, followed by a $18-mil-

lion upgrade at Richard McBride Elementary and a $1.25-million upgrade at Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary. The project at Howay, where the singlestorey classroom block was assessed in 2013 as “vulnerable” and at high risk of widespread damage or structural failure during an earthquake, was supported in principle by the ministry in 2013, but funding has yet to be approved. McBride, where the 1929 classroom and gymnasium blocks have both been assessed

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at high risk of structural failure during an earthquake, was also supported in 2013 and has also yet to be funded. Tweedsmuir, meanwhile, is currently assessed to be at low risk of damage during an earthquake. The local school most vulnerable to damage in an earthquake – New Westminster Secondary – where most of the building has been assessed at the highest risk of widespread damage or structural failure during a quake, is not in the district’s five-year plan

because a replacement of the school has already been approved by the ministry, according to district secretary-treasurer Kevin Lorenz. “We haven’t got funding yet,” he said, “but the ministry is putting the proposal forward to treasury board for funding, so when the ministry says, ‘Yes we support it,’ it comes off the list.” Lorenz said the ministry doesn’t share the Continued on page 8

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What’s your coat of arms? By Cornelia Naylor

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Who trusted in God first, New Westminster or the United States of America? How many animals on New Westminster’s coat of arms? Wait…New West has a coat of arms? The answers to all of these questions and more are the topic of two free workshops at the Anvil Centre this month by local heraldic artist and graphic designer Allan Ailo. The first session – this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. – is for kids aged eight to 12. Titled Coats of Arms: Knights, Shields and Flags, the session will walk kids through the process of creating their own coats of arms, with help from members of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada – of which Ailo is the Vancouver branch president. Grown-ups get their turn on Feb. 27 at Introduction to Heraldry, a three-hour session that will explore heraldry by look-

ing at coats of arms in New West and Canada and give participants a chance to explore what their own coats of arms might look like and how to acquire them. “Most Canadians don’t realize that they can petition for a coat of arms and create a legacy for their children and future generations,” Ailo said. A coat of arms is basically a shield with a design, he said, following some traditions that date back 900 years. Examples can be found all over New West, like the Bank of Nova Scotia’s corporate coat of arms on the deposit box of the bank on the corner of Begbie and Columbia streets; and the Bank of Montreal’s coat of arms which survives above a bridal shop on the corner of Church and Columbia streets – once the site of a bank. Then, of course, there’s the city’s own civic coat of arms, the earliest version of which was first conceived in 1860 by a Cpl. White of the Royal Engi-

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Local graphic designer and heraldic artist Allan Ailo stands in the foyer of New Westminster City Hall by a colourful example of local heraldry, the badge of the Royal Engineers. Ailo hosts two Anvil Centre workshops on heraldry this month.

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Who trusted in God ﬁrst, New Westminster or the United States of America?

neers. He first came up with the city’s motto – In God We Trust – in 1860, six

years before the American government first used the motto on coins in 1866 and long before the U.S. adopted it as that country’s official motto in 1956. The city’s current coat of arms – not officially granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority until 1992 – has four animals on it: two red lions, a gold bear and two salmon. Canadian heraldry follows the English tradition, according to Ailo, with some unique Canadi-

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By Theresa McManus

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Water restrictions in the summer of 2015 may have been the tipping point for New Westminster to consider introducing a water-metering program. New West Environmental Partners has been lobbying the city to implement a voluntary water metering program for single-family homes. “They are currently on a flat-rate pricing system,” said Andrew Murray, a member of the local environmental group. “They looked at this eight years ago and decided not to move forward. Cost was one of the reasons. A lot has changed in eight years. Our climate has changed.We just came off the driest summer in the recorded history of our province.” On Monday, city council approved a recommendation from its environment advisory

committee to consider a water conservation program that includes universal water metering and voluntary implementation of water meters in single-family homes. In addition, the city will also consider increasing enforcement of water conservation when the summer water restrictions are in place. “We are looking for water conservation, and water metering delivers that. People only have to pay for what they use under a water-metering pricing system,” Murray said. “The evidence clearly indicates that for those who are prudent with their water use on water meters, they save a considerable amount of money on their water bills annually.” According to Murray, 87 per cent of Richmond residents who switched to water meters had “considerably” lower water bills. “Frankly, the savings are

in the hundreds of dollars in some example,” Murray said. “That’s the problem with flat-rate pricing system – it doesn’t reward those who conserve water.” New Westminster Environmental Partners’ hope is that the city will begin implementing a voluntary digital water metering program for existing single-family homes in 2017 and make water meter installation mandatory for construction of all new single-family homes, including major renovations. “Staff will now need to look at best practices around the region, they will talk to Metro Vancouver and come up with the most cost-efficient way to implement this program,” Murray said. While many Metro Vancouver cities are moving to water metering, Murray said it could soon be something done across the region.

an twists. Besides using local flora and fauna as emblems, like orcas and dogwood flowers, there’s also more of a multicultural flavour to Canadian coats of arms being designed today. “I’ve seen a couple of very attractive ones for people of Chinese descent who use a Chinese dragon, which works very nicely,” Ailo said. “It’s attractive and it provides a link for that person to their past and their family.”

Canada also broke with tradition by granting both men and women the right to bear arms, Ailo said. In Europe, coats of arms have traditionally been a male affair, with fathers passing them on to sons, and women displaying their father’s and then husband’s arms. Ailo’s workshops are free, but registration is required for Saturday’s event. Call 604-527-4640 to sign up and cite registration number 146656.

New West man one of two killed in accident A city man has been identified as one of two men killed in an industrial accident at a lumber yard in Queensborough last week. On Monday, the B.C. Coroners Service confirmed the identity of the two men as Guiming Chen, 65, of New Westminster andYun ZhaoYang, 60, of Surrey. The two men were killed after being crushed by a load of lumber at the United Gateway Logistics Inc. yard, located at 201 Duncan St. The exact circumstances of the incident are under investigation by several agencies, including WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Coroners Service. According to the company’s website, United Gateway Logistics describes itself as a “detailed oriented export lumber reload company offering container reload services with competitive rate.” But it also appears United Gateway Logistics had run afoul of work place safety regulations in 2015. WorkSafeBC released a batch of the company’s inspection reports from last year that showed the company had a number of safety infractions.

In one case, an inspection report from March 2, 2015, pointed out on several occasions, including Nov. 6, 2014, and Jan. 9, 2015, forklift operators were observed driving loaded forklifts with the loads elevated. “This is an unsafe work practice that can, and has, resulted in forklift tip-overs causing severe injuries and death,” the report stated. Another visit by an inspector on July 22, yielded 10 orders from WorkSafeBC including an observation that the employer did not ensure safe movement of workers, other workers (truck drivers, inspectors), and other people, equipment, and materials at this worksite. New Westminster NDP MLA Judy Darcy said she’s waiting to see the results of the investigation, but added it was “worrisome” the company didn’t face any penalties for infractions. “I think that’s a big problem that we see repeated violations and no financial penalty or criminal penalty in order to insist that employers take workplace health and safety seriously,” she told the Record. – By Jeremy Deutsch

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Gov’t needs to act on seismic funds Parents are held responsible for a myriad of health and safety issues surrounding their children: safe cribs, safe car seats, safe vaccinations, safe clothing, safe housing, safe food, – to name but a small selection.They are expected to be the first defense in making sure young lives are as protected as they can be in today’s world. But what can they do when they are faced with a government that does not

seem to take its responsibility seriously? Particularly when that responsibility involves protecting children who are in government buildings all day long, for much of the year? A recent earthquake in the Lower Mainland was a scary reminder to many New West families to check their earthquake plans and emergency kits. Many families realized that their kits needed updated supplies and their plans were out-

dated given new workplaces or better routes to follow. And many families took that wake-up call seriously and updated plans and supplies. But, what about the provincial government? The New Westminster school district has, once again, sent off its capital projects list to the ministry of education for approval. And, once again, it has included schools (other than

NWSS – but that’s a different story) for approval. The New West plan – a wish-list of building projects districts submit to the provincial education ministry every year – has a $4-million seismic upgrade at F.W. Howay Elementary at the top of the list, followed by a $18-million upgrade at Richard McBride Elementary and a $1.25-million upgrade at Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary.

The project at Howay, where the single-storey classroom block was assessed in 2013 as “vulnerable” and at high risk of widespread damage or structural failure during an earthquake, was supported in principle by the ministry in 2013. McBride, where the 1929 classroom and gymnasium blocks have both been assessed at high risk of structural failure during an earthquake, was also

supported in 2013. But where are the funds and the construction or renovation plans? Good question. The government has simply not funded them yet. While they may pay lip service to the need to upgrade unsafe schools - they don’t fork out the cash. It’s simply irresponsible. COMMENT ON THIS STORY

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Let’s get ready to rumble, B.C. Avert you eyes and cover the kids’ ears.Things are about to become loud, nasty and angry in the often tense world of B.C. politics.We are going to witness an extended warm-up campaign before the official battle begins in the run-up to the May 2017 provincial election. Expect plenty of namecalling, finger-pointing and the hurling of insults from pretty well all those involved. While B.C. politics has long been known as a blood sport when things got serious, the fact is the tone between the B.C. Liberals and the NDP was rather muted when former leaders like Gordon Campbell, Carole James and Adrian Dix were the generals leading their troops into combat. There was little rancour between the two sides and not many over-the-top personal attacks. Any comparisons to the mean-and-nasty days that pitted the Social Credit party against the NDP seemed rather thin. Those days are over. The simmering anger from within the NDP’s ranks over its unexpected and bitter 2013 election loss is about to be turned up to high boil. Likewise, the B.C. Liberals have to be wary of an opponent who is about to display a fanged ferocity that has been building. The NDP has already launched one attack ad, albeit an online one. It foreshadows the “messaging” the New Democrats will be using between now and the next voting day.

Expect the NDP to constantly use the words “Christy Clark” whenever possible, and to de-emphasize the actual name of their party opponents, the B.C. Liberals.They will try to make this a contest about Clark’s leadership. Clark is a polarizing figure. People seem to either love her or detest her, with few taking a middle view. So focusing on her personality is likely a good way for the NDP to fire up their own supporters, raise money and bring a pretty good campaign into the election. Given the last election result, the B.C. Liberals are likely not displeased at the idea the next vote may centre on Clark’s leadership. But the governing party is sure to get fairly personal itself when it comes to attacking the NDP’s own leader, who it views as less electable than the current premier. Already, the B.C. Liberals have dubbed NDP leader John Horgan as “Dr. No,” a leader who cannot bring himself to support any significant proposed industrial development. Add to that another moniker the B.C. Liberals may try out: “Angry John,” a personification that it thinks highlights a potential vulnerability of the NDP leader. This highly charged political circus begins in earnest next week, when the legislature resumes sitting. It’s going to be fun, but it’s also going to be dirty. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Dear Editor Being New Westminster residents for 17 years, and owning our home, and having benefited from city services, we would have to question why there is any tax increases. New Westminster is all ready one of the highest taxed cities in Metro Vancouver, and we have had enough of the yearly tax hikes. We have to question the need for so many people on the Sunshine List. How many people do we need to have making over $100,000 per year? The person who runs Queen’s Park Arena and the Moody Park Arena makes well over $100,000 per year. There have been no rock concerts booked into these venues, and the revenue generation for these facilities is limited. We would support that type of salary if the venues were major money generators, intended to be used to lower taxes in the city, but they are not. This is only one example. City council could be a hero and cut taxes in New It is important ifWestminster they elimifor the city to nated half of $100,000realize that we the plus jobs are tired of being and replaced ATM machines them with priced for the city and lower individuals, or eliminated its managers them altogether. We think it is important for the city to realize that we are tired of being ATM machines for the city and its managers. The staff who recommend these tax increases, and staff increases, are dealing with a conflict of interest. They are interested in the taxpayers of New Westminster, they would be concerned about the viability of paying these tax increases. Real leaders look for ways to manage the resources of the city, not simply, “Hey we need a new coordinator for this, and that, and that and this and that and those five other places, too. And each will need to be paid at least $100,000 per year” and, behind our backs, give a high five for increasing our taxes. So, we would say the city should make tough decisions and cut taxes, and look at savings that do not affect services. The only position we would support is city budget officer, who looks at the budget and proposes ways of saving money for the taxpayers of New Westminster. We do not support any type of tax increases. Rather we would rather the city find ways to cut taxes. But the city council will inevitably think themselves heroes when they wrestle the city workers down to the 2.5 per cent increase and congratulate themselves on making “tough” decisions to keep the tax increase to twice the inflation rate. Jill So and Blair Poljer, New Westminster JOIN THE CONVERSATION

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Front Street open for shoppers, but not cars Richard J Dolmat “Traffic calming” in New West means narrowing 3 lanes to 1. Blocking all right turn curb lanes with concrete bumps in order to create more and more jams and dangerous traffic. Absolutely opposite to what should be happening. We should increase throughput of traffic and keep things moving. Not jam up every street in the City.

To the letter writer who asked what society is coming to Dave Lundy The staff there are always friendly and smiling and yes understanding. In the 3 years I’ve been going to this lab, I’ve never seen any type of the behaviour that Ms. George attributes to the “dreads of society”, like she’s any better than those other people (including myself) who are there getting bloodwork or other lab analysis done. She doesn’t know what the individual’s situation is anymore than anyone knows (or frankly cares) why she’s there. People generally go there to get answers to questions doctors can’t provide upon an intial diagnosis or to monitor a chronic condition and how their body is performing. Some people have a happy go lucky way of going about the world, others are in a hurry, others are at times frightened or fearful of what they’re potentially dealing with or going through.

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No details on NWSS Continued from page 1 date it puts proposals forward for final funding but he “would assume it would be soon” for the high school project, which is expected to cost somewhere between $110 million and $130 million and be the most complicated and costly replacement project undertaken in the K-12 system to date, according to ministry officials. The ministry wrote the district a letter in early June,

saying it hoped to be in a position to request funding from the provincial treasury by late summer or fall 2015. But the latest estimate from Education Minister Mike Bernier, who toured NWSS in mid-December, was that the project would not be presented for final government approval until early in the new year. “I can’t give you anything more specific,” he said after the tour.

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Quay residents ﬁght new bridge location Continued from page 1 Along with privacy concerns, Quayside residents fear the tower structure will significantly depreciate their property values. Back in 2007, the city negotiated a four-party agreement as part of the city’s decision to allow a destination casino in New West. One of the items to be funded was a pedestrian crossing from the Quay to Queensborough. A number of proposals have floated around city hall since that time, with the latest drawings being taken out to the community for consultation in December. “The view that will be impeded by about four of the units closest to this proposed bridge would be significant,” Gibson said. “We are on the fourth floor. My neighbour on the ground floor, any westward view down the river, which is quite pleasant, will be totally obstructed.Thus the concern of the property value impact.” The City of New Westminster has about $6.3 million in casino funding avail-

able for the Q2Q pedestrian and bicycle crossing, with the money needing to be spent by the end of 2017. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said there is going to be “some healthy discussions” as the city moves forward and see where the plan goes. “I am disappointed that the marine carriers came

The playing ﬁeld has changed drastically out with the new stipulation of the height, really throwing this thing in a different direction,” he said about the latest concept. “We are at least going forward with the preliminary stuff and having a look at some of the drawings to see what those cost.” Until he has more details about cost, Puchmayr said he can’t say whether the project is something he’d be able to support. “It is certainly out of the realm of the $6 million. I would be encouraged

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if it was twice that.We always knew that $6 million wouldn’t do it.That is what was allocated for it. I am going to wait and see and have a look. It is going to be something we are going to have a really serious and close look at,” he said. “The playing field has changed drastically.The views and the sightlines are going to be

an issue down at the Quay.” Puchmayr said people have paid a “premium price” for their views and have legitimate concerns if a structure is to be built in front of their homes. He is also concerned that the latest plan doesn’t allow ambulances to use the crossing in the event of an emergency.

Gibson said he isn’t opposed to a pedestrian crossing linking Queensborough and the Quay, but he thinks a better solution must be found and residents need to be more thoroughly consulted. “We are quite united in the Lido that this is a serious encroachment on so many of our rights,” he

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Urban Academy set to bring new plan to city Private school, developer team up with new plan that would see school move to Braid Street site Theresa McManus

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Urban Academy is teaming up with Wesgroup Properties on a potential new site in Sapperton for a bigger school. In response to community concerns, city council rejected the school’s plans to expand its current school at 101 Third Ave. by constructing a new four-storey building at the adjacent site at 228 Manitoba St. in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood. City staff recently presented council with a report stating that Urban Academy, in partnership with Wesgroup, is proposing to develop a 60,000 square foot school and a future 195,000-square-foot residential building at 100 Braid St.While there was

“strong competition from other potential purchasers,” the report said Urban Academy and Wesgroup were successful in obtaining an option to purchase the site at Braid and Brunette. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said the 100 Braid Street Studios is “an incredible facility” at that site and should be consulted about impacts if the site is redeveloped. He also questioned whether the city would consider a 20-storey residential tower at that location if a school wasn’t part of the proposal. Bev Grieve, the city’s director of development services, said tenants will be consulted as part of the process. A laser tag business is among the other tenants at the potential development site. Coun. Patrick Johnstone said the density being pro-

posed is close to what’s being considered across the street at the Sapperton Green development. The city has asked the applicant to provide a number of items as part of its formal application for an official community plan amendment and rezoning application. This includes examination of the heritage consideration for buildings on the site and how that can be addressed through the proposed development; a memorandum of understanding about the community’s use of school facilities such as a gymnasium, theatre and classrooms; information about off-street parking at the site; and the results of community consultation, including input from existing tenants.

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Wow, it seems Christmas is just behind us, and the Family Day long weekend is already just around the corner. (That’s Monday, Feb. 8 for those who may not remember.) If you’re looking for some ideas of things to do to keep the small folks busy on that extra Monday, never fear: there’s lots on offer in New Westminster. Here are some of the highlights, courtesy of the City of New Westminster and community partners:

The Family Fun Zone … is jampacked with things to do.

RIVER MARKET The popular riverfront destination (810 Quayside Dr.) is once again offering Family Day festivities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out all the goings-on, including a bouncy castle courtesy of Vancouver Circus School, balloon twisting by Korki the Clown, carnival games, table hockey, face painting, and an ArtsToGo workshop offered by the Arts Council of New Westminster with hands-on creative crafts for the whole family. At 3:30 p.m.,Vancouver Circus School (on the second floor) will offer a free public demonstration, and Music Box New Westminster will be hosting chalk art

and crafts. Check out www.rivermar ket.ca for all the details. FRASER RIVER DISCOVERY CENTRE While you’re on the river, don’t forget about the fabulous Fraser River Discovery Centre right next door (788 Quayside Dr.) It has interactive exhibits and programs for all ages going from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including family activities, games and crafts. Check out www.fraser riverdiscovery.org for all the details. SAMSON V Another waterfront stop is available at the Samson V, where you can climb aboard between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about the working river and life on a snagboat paddlewheeler.You can take part in a scavenger hunt around the vessel, learn to tie sailor’s knots and make nautical crafts. Call 778-773-1498 for details. ANVIL CENTRE Once again, this downtown hot spot (777 Columbia St.) is a hub of family fun for the holiday.The Family Fun Zone will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it’s jam-packed with things to do. Among the offerings are performances by Ishdafish, dubbed “The Clown Prince of Folk,” magic by Peter Rooke and a photo booth presented by The Stage New West. Kids can enjoy face painting, clowns, arts and craft stations and kids’ activities at a variety of community group tables.There’s also youth entertainment in the

Family fun time: Queena Boa, centre, makes a craft out of recyclables at the Explore A Green World station at Family Day in New West at the Anvil Centre last year. PHOTO RECORD FILES

theatre as part of theYouth Zone on the third floor, and there will also be a Nintendo game zone for the electronically inclined. Families are invited to pop in to the New Media Gallery to check out OTIC: Systems of Sound and make ear accessories to take away. On the history front, visitors can also enjoy heritage activities like button making and stained glass creation. Plus, there will be a pre-

view of the Boulevard Gardens of New Westminster exhibition by the Garden Gals in the Community Art Space. And, while you’re at the centre, you can learn more about the draft New Westminster food truck policy and offer your thoughts on what you think about food trucks in the city. COMMUNITY CENTRES The city’s community centres are getting in on

the fun. In Queensborough, pop in to the Queensborough Community Centre (920 Ewen Ave.) for a morning of family-friendly activities from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – bouncy castles, face painting and crafts, among others.The weight room will be free for families (13-plus years) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Centennial Community Centre (65 East Sixth Ave.) is also getting in on the fun

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with a day of activities that starts with a 9:20 a.m. fitness class and wraps up with a performance by kids’ entertainer Tony Prophet from 2 to 3 p.m.Throughout the day, you can enjoy a core fitness class, a cycle fit class, dance, yoga,Tiny Tot playtime, art activities and more. Meanwhile, over at Century House and theYouth Centre (620 Eighth St.), you can stop in between 11 Continued on page 12

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Continued from page 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and find out what the joint facility is all about. You can take part in intergenerational activities like a fitness class, cookie decorating, parent versus kid jeopardy, open gym sports and more, or enjoy an art display and games. (Call 604-5191066 for Century House or 604-515-3775 for the youth centre.) SKATE AND SWIM Make a point of getting active on your extra day off, with a free public all-ages skate at Moody Park Arena (701 Eighth Ave.) from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and another from 6 to 8 p.m. Skate rentals are free both times. Over at the Canada Games Pool (65 East Sixth Ave.), there’s a free public swim and free access to the fitness centre from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Green Thunder waterslide is open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and there will be family activities

– races, face painting and the giant whirlpool among them.

QUEEN’S PARK Families can make a couple of stops in Queen’s Park (604-777-5121). At the Arenex, there’s an all-ages gymnastics and trampoline session from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and another from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adult participation is required. Then meander over to the greenhouse for a tour and a chance to create your own little garden to take home – that runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. FOR MORE DETAILS Check out www.tinyurl. com/NWFamilyDay2016 for details on all of the above events. Do you have another parenting- or family-related event or idea to share? Email Julie, jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca, or find her on Twitter, @juliemaclellan.

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Bow-wow biffy needed City looks at ‘dog relief station’ in downtown area

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The city is on the hunt for a pet-potty or a place where dogs can do their business downtown. The city’s current offleash dog area in the 800 block of Carnarvon and Agnes streets is going to be redeveloped so the city is looking to create a “dog relief station” on a trial basis. The area around the existing dog park has the highest density of dogs in all of New Westminster. “There’s an amazing number of dogs in that area,” said JayYoung, manager of Queen’s Park Arenex. Council has endorsed a staff recommendation to introduce a dog relief station in the downtown on a trial basis and to explore the concept of developing an off-leash area in Simcoe Park. The lower portion of the current dog park is privately

owned land that’s designated for a high-density mixeduse development, while the Chinese Benevolent Society gifted the upper part of the site to the city. A small park is proposed for that space, but some people have suggested a dog park isn’t the most suitable use for the former Chinese Benevolent Society site. “We would look to be creating the relief station in conjunction with the redevelopment of the CBA Park,”Young said. “We are just starting this process. There’s a public consultation process that we will have to go through.” Because of the limited availability of land with grass in this area, staff recommended the city create a small relief area or “station” so local dogs are not doing their business on city streets or sidewalks or in gardens or other public spaces. “We are taking this dog park away, and we want to provide a place for them to

go,”Young said. “We already have enough of an issue of dogs going on streets, sidewalks, gardens, etc.” Young said he gets lots of calls from residents complaining about downtown and Quayside dog owners not picking up after their dogs. City staff has proposed three potential locations for a pet relief station in downtown New Westminster: a site at the south corner of the Chinese Benevolent Association lands on Victoria Street (a space that would be physically separated from the future park); the lane located between the two sites that comprise the existing off-leash park; or in a parklet to be created on the street where parking spaces currently exist (like the parklet that opened earlier this year on East Columbia Street in Sapperton.)

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Monday, February 8 Experience fun and free events on Family Day! Join us on February 8 for magic shows, crafts, face painting, food trucks, table hockey, the Nintendo Game Zone, and more. Visit the City of New Westminster website for details on the numerous events throughout the city.

FOOD TRUCKS IN NEW WESTMINSTER

The City of New Westminster wants your feedback! We are developing new policy regarding food trucks. Drop by the Family Day events at Anvil Center on February 8 to learn more, visit the food trucks and take a few minutes to share your thoughts on the future of food trucks in New Westminster.

Saturday February 6 11:30pm - 2:30pm Richard McBride Elementary School 331 Richmond Street We are hosting drop-in workshops that will discuss growth and housing. Neighbourhoods discussed in this workshop are: McBride – Sapperton and Massey Victory Heights. Your feedback will help guide the future of your neighbourhood! All of the information gathered will inform the new Oﬃcial Community Plan - the document that guides growth in the city. Call 604-527-4532 to register.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

February 8, 13 & 14 There are two exciting upcoming events happening in New Westminster, and we are looking for volunteers to lend a hand. We are currently in need of volunteers for both Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour and Family Day. These volunteer opportunities are suitable for individuals who are energetic, have an ability to move and stand for several hours at a time, and enjoy interacting with all ages of the public. For more information call Liz Twaites at 604-519-1023.

FRONT STREET ROAD CLOSURES

Beginning Monday, February 1, 2016 Front Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic while work on the deconstruction of the western portion of the Front Street Parkade and the construction of the Front Street Mews takes place. Front Street is expected to remain closed until July 2016. During this time, local traffic will be permitted along the Front Street Frontage Road between Sixth Street and Begbie Street. Portions of the Frontage Road will need to be closed while demolition work is taking place overhead. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all time. The City of New Westminster is making every effort to ensure the project is completed as quickly as possible with minimal disruptions to residents and businesses. For project updates and more information, please visit the project website at www.newwestcity.ca/waterfrontvision

CITY PARKING PERMITS

All city residential and visitor parking permits expire on March 31, 2016. Renewal fee for the year is $5.00 per permit. Please note: ICBC Vehicle Registration must be provided for residential permits and Proof of Residency must be provided for visitor permits. All permits can be renewed at City Hall. Please bring in your existing parking permit hangers when renewing. For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-527-4592.

IT’S YOUR LIBRARY – HELP US SELECT THE HOURS! In July, the Queensborough Branch of the New Westminster Public Library will be celebrating its third year. To make sure we continue to oﬀer hours that meet our community’s needs, we will be conducting a survey until March 31. Fill out our survey online at www.nwpl.ca or visit us in-person at both the Main Branch of New Westminster Public Library and the Queensborough Community Centre. Share your opinions with us!

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Families, football and the future

CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY on Monday, Feb. 8 with all sorts of fun events at a variety of venues around town. Anvil Centre, River Market and Fraser River Discovery Centre are home to entertainment, exhibits and activities, but the city is also offering events at many of its recreation facilities. For a full list, check out www.tinyurl.com/ NWFamilyDay2016.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE of the McBride-Sapperton and Massey Victoria Heights neighbourhoods at the city’sYour Future Neighbourhood workshop on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Richard McBride Elementary School, 331 Richmond St.The city wants your input on growth and housing as part of the development of the new official community plan. Call 604-527-4532 to register.

GET INSPIRED at Inspirational Day, where Dr. Davidicus Wong will share his inspirational look on life, the Century House Singers will spread some inspirational song, senior comedians will share inspirational humour and

CHECK OUT LITTLE ONE at the Anvil CentreTheatre, a suspenseful psycho-drama by Hannah Moscovitch, who has been called Canada’s hottest young playwright. In the play, six-year-old Aaron has to learn to “love” his monster of a sister when the family adopts four-year-old Claire (as told through the voices of the now-adult characters). Performances take place on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. For tickets, go to www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.

more. It’s all taking place on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St.Tickets are $5. For more information, call 604-5191066.

TAKE THE KIDS to Massey Theatre to hear Charlotte and Matt Diamond and the Hug Bug Band on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.They’ll be celebrating the release of their new CD, Diamonds by the Sea. For tickets, go to www. ticketsnw.ca or call 604521-5050.

HEAD TO ONE OF THE LOCAL WATERING HOLES and watch Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7.The Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will kick off at 3:30 p.m., but you’ll probably want to get a seat earlier to beat the crowds. Match Eatery at the Starlight Casino, the Hub New West, the Paddlewheeler at River Market are among the local pubs hosting Super Sunday bashes. Email your Top 5 ideas to tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca or calendar@newwestrecord. ca.You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.newwestrecord. ca.

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The New Westminster Hyack ambassadors are wearing “sapphire” tiaras this year in honour of the Hyack Festival Association’s 45th sapphire anniversary year of creating, organizing and implementing commu-

nity festivals, parades and events. Young women taking part in this year’s program recently attended the President’s Tea.This year’s ambassadors are: Emma Ciprian (sponsored by Key West Ford), Grace Suazo (Royal City Rotary), Ravneet Rattan (Royal Treatment Therapeutics), Shane Ward (West-

land Insurance), Gabriella Sali (Save-On-Foods New West) and Nicole Periera (Queen Bee Spa). In addition to city councillors Patrick Johnstone and Lorrie Williams, other guests at the President’s Tea included the 2015 May Queen Suite, B.C. Ambassador from Lake Cowichan Mary Batyi, Miss New Westminster 2015 Taylor

Atherley and the current Hyack ambassador leadership team, past presidents, business and community sponsors. Lunch refreshments were provided by Save-On-Foods Sapperton manager Michael Huhn. Don Swindells, Hyack’s past president, presented Susan CartwrightCoates with the Hyack Sponsor of theYear Award

in recognition of Cartwright Jewellers being the premiere sponsor and year-round supporter of the New Westminster Hyack ambassador leadership program. At Hyack’s recent annual general meeting, Alan Wardle became the association’s 2016 president. Joining Wardle on the executive are: David Brett, 2017 president-elect; Ryan Fer-

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Community Want to help students host Hyacks in Motion? Continued from page 17 “As the Hyack Festival Association’s 45th president, first lady Deb and I are honoured to follow in the footsteps of so many city statesmen and women who have contributed so much,” Wardle said in a press release. “We look forward to continuing Hyack’s partnership with the City of New Westminster, our community and business stakeholders and our citizens of all ages – to showcase and promote our beautiful Royal City to all who stop by our doors on the banks of the Mighty Fraser River.” SEEKING SPONSORS The Sport Leadership Cohort at New Westminster Secondary School is trying to rustle up support for its 2016 Hyacks in Motion event. The class is putting on the Hyacks in Motion fundraiser and health promotion walk/run around Queen’s Park on May 7.

“This year we have joined with the New Westminster city’s Healthier Community Partnership to create a higher profile and sustainable Hyacks in Motion,” said Grade 10 student Patrick McManus in an email to the Record. “Our goal is to bring community, school district, families and students together with our run/ walk and health fair to promote health education and support a healthy New Westminster community.” Proceeds from Hyacks in Motion will go towards field trip opportunities in alternate health education environments, access to nutritious food and learning opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles for students in the local school district.The Sport Leadership Cohort is seeks sponsors and support for the event to help make it a great success. For more information, email sponsor teacher Chad Oatway at coatway@sd40. bc.ca.

(In the interest of full disclosure, I must point out that Patrick is my nephew. I wrote about last year’s event in the Record, so he was given my name as a media contact – not that he’d have a hard time finding me.) SEEING PURPLE Anvil Centre will be seeing purple in recognition of the Provincial Eating Disorders Week in B.C. Provincial Eating Disorders Week, held Feb. 1 to 7, aims to increase awareness about eating disorders. On Friday, Feb. 5, community members are invited to wear purple, take photos of themselves and landmarks and post them on social media. Anyone interested in taking part in the campaign can post photos on Facebook (Purple4PEDAW2016) or Twitter (@lo veourbodies). Got an item for Around Town? Email Theresa, tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca.

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The 7:30 p.m. concert will be performed bistro-style in the gym, with refreshments available while the five-person group offers up traditional Irish tunes. In April, DonStewart comes to the stage with the music of Nat King Cole, Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, April 30, the West Coast Symphony makes a return with violinist Nancy DiNovo performing the Korngold Violin Concerto, along with Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, under the baton of principal guest conductorYariv Aloni. Finally, in May, the Vancouver Men’s Chorus re-

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The Acura RDX receives a facelift for 2016, ready to tackle the entry level luxury SUVs. Illustrating the fact that the RDX was already a solid choice, it only needed a few updates to remain competitive. The major issue for Acura is that the premium crossover segment is incredibly crowded and it’s getting harder and harder to stay ahead. This market niche has so many acclaimed mainstays; a few of the RDX’s main rivals include the Lexus RX, BMW X3 and Audi Q5. The Acura RDX received a complete redesign in 2013 and now sees a mid-cycle refresh for the 2016 model year. The highlights include: more power, improved efﬁciency and luxurious technology.

Design

To answer the growing demand from luxury car owners looking for a crossover SUV, the firstgeneration Acura RDX was introduced in 2007. The original was followed by a significantly improved second-generation in 2013. Still sharing some platform with the Honda CR-V, the 2016 facelift shows only subtle tweaks. The change mostly brings the RDX in line with Acura’s modern design language. New Jewel Eye LED headlights sit either side of a revised 3-dimensional grille. Further livening up the package are new LED taillights, which reflect Acura’s current signature look. Likewise, the interior receives a few revisions to make the RDX feel like the rest of the Acura family. The high contrast silver and black trim is classy and understated, and many premium features are standard. The RDX is available in three trim levels. After the base, Tech is the next step up, with Elite topping the range.

Performance

Environment

The theme of small, evolutionary changes continues under the hood of the RDX as well. While the 3.5-litre V6 is new, horsepower is only up 6 and torque up 1 lb-ft.

There’s a lot to like about the cabin of the RDX. Material quality is excellent, and while plastics are everywhere obviously, they are soft to the touch and ﬁt is typical Honda.

However, while these increases are only incremental, Acura claims the power is delivered more efﬁciently thanks to a better torque spread. The max 279 hp arrives at 6,200 rpm and the RDX hits its peak 252 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm. Despite not being a member of Honda’s praised Earth Dreams family, the V6 in the RDX is smooth and reﬁned. It also has a luxurious muted note, and new engine mounts further reduce noise, vibration and harshness. While all these changes are nice, it never feels sporty, especially compared to its V6 powered rivals which offer more muscle and performance. To be fair, the RDX is only available as a V6, whereas it is a rather costly option with its competitors. Compared to 4-cylinder models, the RDX easily has them beat. To make driving the RDX even smoother, the 6-speed automatic prioritizes comfort over speed. A manual mode uses steering wheel paddle shifters if you prefer to be more in charge. In Canada, the RDX is only available in AWD with Intelligent Control. The system has been tuned for more rear torque bias to enhance dynamic stability and all-weather performance. While the RDX is nimble around town, where it truly shines is on the highway. Not only is it quiet, but advanced driver-assist technologies like adaptive cruise control, collision warning and mitigation, lanekeeping assist and departure warning, and blind-spot warning offer peace-of-mind. I only wished that the steering provided more road feel and heavier character – the overall feel is so light and numb that it doesn’t translate what’s happening underneath the car. In this regard, the German competitors (especially the Audi Q5) do a much better job.

The leather-trimmed front seats are broad and ﬂat, but they are comfortable and quite supportive around corners. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is large and effortlessly maneuvers the RDX. Rear seat passengers are treated very well in the RDX; there’s plenty of space in the back, even for longlegged occupants. A standard power tailgate makes accessing the cargo area easy. If you need additional space, the 60/40 splitfolding rear seatbacks fold down to offer 76.9 cubic feet. The biggest change in this restyled RDX over the previous one is Honda/Acura’s now signature dualscreen infotainment system. This gives the cabin a futuristic feel, but the user experience may not be the most intuitive.

Features

Starting prices for the RDX begin at $41,990, Tech models start at $44,990, and Elite models are priced at $46,590. Standard equipment includes keyless entry with push-button start, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights, auto headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rearview camera with guidelines, Bluetooth, and a power moonroof. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include navigation, heated 2nd row seats, ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-folding exterior mirrors, autodimming exterior mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and front and rear parking sensors. Fuel efﬁciency numbers are 12.4 city, 8.6 highway, and 10.7 combined (L/100km).

Thumbs Up

Though the RDX offers all the technology and luxuries expected of a premium crossover, it does so at a reasonable price. When you factor in the ﬁrst class reliability record of Acura’s parent, Honda, there’s little to complain about the RDX.

Thumbs Down

While the RDX works well generally, its rivals are sportier. The RDX lacks performance characters.

The Bottom Line

If you want a comfortable, smooth-as-a-silk crossover SUV, give the 2016 Acura RDX a chance.

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As the Feb 14th broadcast is taking place on Valentine’s Day...be sure to wear team colour RED for the cameras! Parking will be restricted in Queen’s Park, so make sure to plan ahead. If possible, walk, cycle or take transit. Check out our www.nwmha.ca for more details closer to the event.

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NWMHA PRESIDENT ROYAL CITY BOYS MAKE IT

MESSAGE

TO THE PRO LEAGUES

Last year it was announced that New Westminster was chosen to be the host city for the nationally televised Roger’s Hometown Hockey broadcast. Well-known sports broadcaster Ron Maclean and the entire crew will be setting up a large temporary studio just south of the Queen’s Park Arena front entrance. On behalf of the New Westminster Minor Hockey Association (NWMHA), I am pleased to invite you and your entire family to participate in three days of fun activities. I’d also like to welcome you to register for our 2016/17 hockey season by visiting www.nwmha.ca. Online registration is scheduled to commence on Feb 22nd. We are kicking off the whole event with a big community welcome rally planned at Queen’s Park Arena on Friday Feb 12th. We will be giving away some amazing prizes – but you have to be in attendance to win! Our marquee prize is a trip for two to Las Vegas (or equivalent) valued at $2,000 courtesy of Derrick Thornhill & Steve Goodwin at Park Georgia Realty. On Feb 13/14th the Rogers Hometown Hockey crew will take over a large section of Queen’s Park for a series of great events. This includes a live national TV broadcast in front of Queen’s Park Arena. This is a great opportunity to showcase the Royal City’s historic connection to and love for hockey. We hope you will want to be part of all the fun. Hope to see you there for the entire three days of events starting with our Hometown Welcome Rally on Friday. Sincerely,

Turris makes it big in NHL

ew Westminster is a city of less than 70,000 people, but it has produced a couple of big sport stars who both started out playing in the local minor hockey association. Kyle Turris grew up in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood and is now playing in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators. He was named the 2007 Canadian Junior A Player of the Year, and was ranked first overall among North American skaters by Central Scouting and third among all skaters by International Scouting Service. Turris was initially drafted to the Phoenix Coyotes and played his first-ever game against the Dallas Stars on April 3, 2008. According to Wikipedia, “in the 2005 World U-17 Hockey Challenge Turris earned a silver medal playing for Canada Pacific. The following year, he received gold with Team Canada at the 2006 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Early in his second season in the BCHL, Turris competed in the inaugural 2006 World Junior A Challenge, an international Junior A tournament. Playing with Canada West, he led the tournament in scoring and was named tournament MVP as Canada West won the gold medal over Canada East. At the end of the 2006-07 season, he competed

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in the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships. Several months later, Turris played in the 2007 Super Series, an eight-game challenge series between Russia and Canada’s national under-20 teams. He led the series in goal scoring with 7 as Canada won the series 7-0-1. In the eighth and final game, held in Vancouver, Turris scored 2 goals and was named the game MVP. In 2008, Turris led Team Canada in scoring at the World Junior Championships in the Czech Republic en route to a gold medal.” Another local boy who was selected a four-time all-star player in baseball’s major leagues is Justin Morneau. According to Wikipedia “Morneau grew up in New Westminster, British Columbia, the historic “Royal City,” adjacent to Vancouver, where he played hockey for the local minor team, the New Westminster Royals, and emerged as a star goaltender, playing for teams a year older than he was. He also played baseball in the New Westminster Minor Baseball Association and for the North Delta Blue Jays in the B.C. Premier Baseball League” Morneau is also apparently very superstitious and “wears number 33 to honour his idol, former NHL goaltender Patrick Roy. As a young hockey player, he would refuse to leave the car for hockey games until the clock read :33 minutes past the hour.” “A four-time All-Star, Morneau was the American League Most Valuable Player during the 2006 season by helping the Twins win their fourth division title in five years. He finished runner-up for MVP in 2008 and won two Silver Slugger Awards as well as the 2008 Home Run Derby. Internationally, Morneau represented Canada at the 2006, 2009, and 2013 World Baseball Classic.” As you can see, the Royal City has produced some great premiere athletes over the years. Who knows? You might be watching a future superstar on the ice today!

Athletes have roots in NWMHA

New Westminster is home to a couple of very successful athletes. Kyle Turris plays for the Ottawa Senators & Justin Morneau currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche. Both played minor hockey in the NWMHA.

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The lounge is an area where you can come to sit down, relax and stay warm on the assortment of couches and high top tables. Two 60” TV’s with Sony Playstation gaming consoles are inside for you to play NHL games on and then watch NHL broadcast on Sunday evenings. In the comfort and warmth of this tent there is also face painting, sign making, you can be on the cover of Sportsnet Magazine and you play with PLAYMOBIL arenas!

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Follow your team on any screen from anywhere. Get closer to the action with GameCentre LIVE’s Game Plus camera angles through a display of several TV screens. Get a virtual autograph from your favourite NHL player sent directly to your email address. Even get your photo taken with one of over 20 NHL players or Ron MacLean with our Augmented Reality tags.

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Come play some pickup hockey on the ball hockey rink or test your skills at the AtoMc tent. Helmets, gloves, sticks and goalie gear are provided at the ball hockey rink so you can jump right in. At the AtoMc tent you can grab a stick and try your hand at the hardest shot and accuracy shooting interactives. While you’re there, get your player card to take home from the photo booth.

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There are also lots to do at the Dodge tent! You could score $5,000 dollars for your local hockey association and win yourself a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan through the on-site contest registration. Show us your hockey skills and earn bragging rights by participating in the Dodge Stow ‘N’ Go Challenge; an obstacle course in sumo suits where the fastest time of the day will win a $50 gas card! Learn about the Dodge Caravan Kids program and how they are a proud supporter of minor hockey in Canada supporting 150,000 kids and 10,000 teams in the past 8 seasons. For the online component, you can upload a photo that shows us your family’s passion for hockey and you could win a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, a trip for four to the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour in Kanata, ON, and have your family’s story featured in a Rogers Hometown Hockey Highlight on the show. There’s also weekly Ultimate Hockey Family prize packs to be won, so don’t delay in submitting your family photo and caption to maximize your chances of winning!

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Visit the Scotiabank replica locker room to receive our complimentary popcorn and special edition jersey with your city’s name on the back! After you are done suiting up in your jersey, challenge your friends at bubble hockey for ultimate bragging rights. Stick around for Alumni autograph signings and relax in the viewing area as the National Broadcast is shown on TV screens. To remember the occasion you can take a photo on your device, post it online using, #the5thseason and have your photo printed out at the booth on site!

NEW WESTMINSTER MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Do you want to play hockey but are concerned that you don’t have the funds to do it? The NWMHA has established its own Financial Assistance Program to help local kids play the sport they love – regardless of their ﬁnancial means.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the ﬁnancial assistance program is to help offset the costs of hockey to allow as many children as possible to play hockey in New Westminster. Furthermore, it is intended to allow children to meet all of their teams’ requirements where the family would be ﬁnancially challenged by due to additional expenses.

WHAT COSTS CAN BE REIMBURSED?

Registration fees - either in whole or in part (usually supplementing support from Kidsport BC). Equipment purchases - done through the division manager and/or equipment manager of NWMHA, for some costs associated with hockey gear. Additional travel expenses that some teams incur to meet their league, tournament and/or playoff commitments. These include, but are not limited to, travel to Seattle or the Sunshine Coast for League or Playoff games, travel to tournaments and travel to Provincial Championships throughout the Province of BC.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To apply for financial assistance as an individual, all that is required is that an individual parent/player contacts the Treasurer, Registrar or President and makes the request. Team Coaches and Managers who know of financial hardship can also approach a member of the committee to acquire funds to help families in need. Applications for financial assistance are kept in the strictest of confidence.

HOW CAN I HELP?

If you or your company want to support or sponsor our ﬁnancial assistance program, please contact our President. If you are attending the Rogers Hometown Hockey Welcome Rally on Friday Feb 12th, please make a donation to the program in exchange for a chance to win one of our amazing door prizes! Volunteers in their white NWMHA jerseys will on site throughout Queen’s Park Arena from 3:30-7:30 pm.

Email Contact: treasurer@nwmha.ca registrar@nwmha.ca president@nwmha.ca

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Games take place at both Queen’s Park Arena and Moody Park Arena. For a full listing of the game AL HUGHES times and tournament schedule, please visit www.nwmha.ca

FEBRUARY 12th after BANTAM A1 GAME AUTOGRAPHS! Signed jerseys and stick from several top NHL players including Kyle Turris (Ottawa Senators), Ryan Johansen (Nashville Predators) and Jamie Benn (Dallas Stars).

March 12-15, 2016

Entrance is free and spectators can win some amazing intermission prizing throughout the tournament, courtesy of Ippolita Corcione from Park Georgia Realty. Guests receive a special commemorative tournament print program (limited quantities).

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Bobby Love & Al Hughes Memorial Tournaments Join us for some great Atom and PeeWee level hockey on March 12-15. A total of 18 teams (10 Atom & 8 PeeWee) from Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island will be vying for a gold medal in their respective divisions. Come cheer on your local Atom C1, C2 and PeeWee C1, C2 teams!

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OTHER GREAT PRIZES!

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TRIP TO VEGAS!

Other prize sponsors include: Inn At The Quay, Cloud 9 Bakery, Vancouver Giants, The Hockey Shop, Steel and Oak Brewery, The Hub Restaurant, Old Spaghetti Factory, Burger Heaven, Dynamic Fitness and the Port of Metro Vancouver.

NIGHT AT WHISTLER! One free night and breakfast donated by the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel.

At the end of the New Westminster Bantam A1 game (approx. 7:30pm), someone will win* our marquee trip for 2 to Las Vegas (or equivalent) prize valued at $2000 (no purchase necessary) sponsored by Derrick Thornhill & Steve Goodwin @ Park Georgia Realty. *must be in attendance at Queen’s Park Arena to claim your prize

Herb House Memorial Midget A & C Tournament December 27-30, 2016

If you are looking for some fast-paced hockey action with some of the best kids on the ice in Metro Vancouver, come watch a game at the Herb House Memorial Tournament. It is scheduled to take place at Queen’s Park and Moody Park Arenas. Featuring up to 18 Midget A & C teams from across the province, this is one event you won’t want to HERB HOUSE miss! For a full listing of the game times and tournament schedule, please visit www.nwmha.ca

KidSport New West helps remove financial barriers that keep kids on the sidelines. We provide funding to cover the cost of registration fees, for organized sports registered through Sport BC. Our application process is simple and confidential. KidSport grants are available for any child 18 and under living in New Westminster who needs financial assistance.

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Spotlight On New Westminster for National Broadcast By Michelle Hopkins Hockey is almost a religion in Canada. Yet it might surprise some local youngsters and their families that one of the province’s oldest and most active minor hockey associations is right here in their own backyard. Welcome to New Westminster Minor Hockey Association (NWMHA), a thriving club with more than 420 players, ranging from ﬁve to 19 years old, who take part in our national sport. “We have been around since 1937 … Given that we are a small city we are proud to say that we have seen our enrollment grow every year for the past 10 years,” says NWMHA president Rob Nasato. “Since 2001 we have gone from 18 teams to 25 teams, but we are always looking to get more kids involved.” There’s even more reason to get excited. This hockey season, residents will get to experience the game they love as NWMHA was chosen as one of Canada’s host cities for this year’s Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour. The club will kick off the whole event with a big community welcome rally planned at Queen’s Park Arena on Friday Feb 12th. “It’s our chance for us to get on the map, and to show people and families in New Westminster what minor hockey offers here and how enthusiastic we are about the programs we offer,” adds Nasato. “We are extremely excited to have renowned sports broadcaster Ron Maclean broadcasting our event from its temporary studio just south of the Queen’s Park Arena front entrance.” In addition, NWMHA doesn’t want to see any child who wants to play hockey unable to do so because it might be too expensive. “We have a number

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of scholarships and ﬁnancial assistance available,” says Nasato. “We also partner with Jumpstart and KidSport to get funding for local kids and we will

will be held Feb. 12th to the 14th, and organizers promise it will be exciting, highlighting the best of the community and its deep hockey roots. In addition, there are great prizes to be won, including “We are extremely a free night and excited to have renowned breakfast at the sports broadcaster Ron Maclean broadcasting Fairmont Chateau our event from its Whistler Hotel, temporary studio just prizes from Inn south of the Queen’s Park At The Quay, Arena front entrance.” Cloud 9 Bakery, Vancouver Giants, cover the costs above and beyond The Hockey Shop, Steel and Oak what our partners fund.” Brewery, The Hub Restaurant, Don’t miss all of the excitement White Spot and Burger Heaven. At the end of the bantam game, when Rogers Hometown Hockey someone will win a trip for two to Tour comes to town. The event

Las Vegas (or equivalent) prize valued at $2000. “We also have three signed jerseys from NHL players including Jamie Benn (Dallas Stars), Kyle Turris (Ottawa Senators) and Ryan Johansen (Nashville Predators),” says Nasato. For more information and list of all of the planned events, visit the website at www.nwmha. ca. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the three days of fun activities. Furthermore, mark your calendars as the club is hosting two additional tournaments on March 12th to 15th – the Atom C Hockey “Bobby Love” and the Pee Wee C “Al Hughes” tournaments.

d %gjl,.g )g 0gjHPINfg -Olcoaching a minor hockey team may well prevent our volunteers enrolled in post-secondary academic programs from working as many hours as they would otherwise be able to in order to fund their schooling, the NWMHA may from time to time award bursaries to such coaches to assist in the cost of their studies.” d U;V[& Ol. l)l0hgh scholarships to current or former players within the Association to assist them in ﬁnancing postsecondary education.

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PRIZE-FEB.12th Cut this ballot out and bring it to Queen’s Park Arena on February 12th between 3:30pm and 7:00pm. One lucky person will win our BONUS door prize which includes a one night stay at INN AT THE QUAY and a deluxe pillow set.

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A society trying to save about 200 acres of forest that borders New Westminster is inviting anyone interested in joining their cause to a planning meeting on Sunday. The Old Interurban Forest Preservation Society, founded last year by New Westminster resident Rod Drown, is hoping to get the City of Burnaby to declare a portion of second-growth forest in the southwest corner of the city protected.The forest in question, which stands between Sapperton and Cariboo Road in Burnaby, also contains the only remaining intact portion of the Burnaby

Save the forest: The portion on this 1984 City of Burnaby community development plan circled in red is the area the society wants to preserve. It includes second-growth forest as well as the only remaining intact portion of the Interurban line. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Lake Interurban Line, according to Drown. The interurban rail line ran between East Vancouver and Sapperton between

1911 and 1953. It was decommissioned in the 1960s, and the Burnaby portion that remains today is used Continued on page 34

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Community City shines at Ovations Looking for the best professional musical theatre in the region? You don’t have to look far. New Westminster’s own Patrick Street Productions emerged on top at the 12th annual Ovation! Awards, presented on Sunday night at a gala recognizing the best musical theatre in Greater Vancouver. Patrick Street teamed up with Touchstone Theatre to commission, develop and produce The Best Laid Plans: A Musical last year – and the musical earned the nod for

Outstanding Professional Production, beating out the Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach in the process. Its star, Nick Fontaine, took honours for Outstanding Lead Performance – Male, in a tie with Riley Qualtieri of Awkward Stage Productions’ Dogfight. And, once again, Royal City Musical Theatre was back in the mix.Though its production of My Fair Lady didn’t win for Outstanding Community Production (it was one of five nominees in the category), it did earn

recognition. John Payne, who appeared as Alfred Doolittle, took honours for Outstanding Supporting Performance – Male, in a tie with Kamyar Pazandeh of Studio 58’s Oklahoma. Ensemble member Justin Lapena also earned the nod for Outstanding Chorus Member/Gypsy – Male for his work on My Fair Lady, TheWizard of Oz and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. For the full list of winners and nominees, see www. applausemusicals.com. – Julie MacLellan

Organizing to save the forest

Continued from page 32 by pedestrians and cyclists in the area, Drown said in a press release. The society is proposing the city scrap, or at least amend, its community development plan for the Cariboo area to save the trees and rail bed.The plan was approved in the mid’80s and foresees a need for housing in the area that

would require the destruction of the forest. On Saturday, the society is hosting a public meeting to help drum up support for the preservation initiative. “The afternoon workshop is to discuss and determine the strategies and steps the society needs to take during 2016 to achieve its goal of having the city declare the forest a protected, no-devel-

opment area,” Drown said. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the community room at of the Cariboo Heights Housing Co-op at 7251 Cariboo Dr. For more information on the society, go to facebook.com and search “The Old Interurban Forest Preservation Society.”

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Jazz is joining forces with art at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Artist Robert Fee, whose solo exhibition Happenstance is on at the gallery from Feb. 3 to 28, is presenting a series of Sunday afternoon jazz duo concerts in connection with the exhibition. Along with his visual art work, Fee is also a jazz saxophonist, and he’ll be teaming up with other musicians for the three Sunday afternoon concerts. On Sunday, Feb. 7, he’ll be joined by bassist Jodi Proznick. On Feb. 14, guitarist Bill Coon will be featured, and on Feb. 21, it’s saxophonist Mike Allen. For Fee, his art and his music have been increasingly overlapping over the past few years. He notes in an artist’s statement that the processes he uses in both art forms have been following a similar path. “The idea of creating a solo, starting from basic structures and developing them in new and unexpected ways could also describe how I work with paint,” he says in an artist’s bio. “I work in a simple and direct way, trying to express honestly.” All the concerts are set to run from 2 to 3 p.m., and they’re all happening in the gallery – located in Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park. Check out the website at www.artscouncilnewwest. org or call 604-525-3244 for more details about the exhibition or concerts.

Jazz: Bassist Jodi Proznick is featured in a jazz duo concert at the Gallery at Queen’s Park Feb. 7. PHOTO JESSE CAHILL, CONTRIBUTED

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EKPHRASTIC POETRY I love getting event notices that send me to the dictionary – and I have the Royal City Literary Arts Society to thank for this one. The society and the New Westminster Public Library are teaming up to present When Poems and Paintings Entwine: Ekphrastic Poetry, on Tuesday, Feb. 9. In case it wasn’t obvious, yes, it was “ekphrastic” that sent me to the dictionary (and then to Google, since my Canadian Oxford sadly fails to recognize such a concept).The word, for those who didn’t already know, refers to a form of writing in which the author describes another work of art. Usually, it’s poetry describing visual art – and that’s exactly what this session will focus on. Royal City Literary Arts Society president James Felton will explore how visual art has inspired poetry, from Keats and Auden on

JOIN THE KNITWORK Love to knit?You may want to check out Social Knitwork at the New Westminster Public Library. The drop-in knitting group welcomes people of all ages and skill levels to drop in for knitting and conversation on the first Wednesday of the month. The next session is set for Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants should bring their own yarn, needles, scissors and supplies. You can register at 604527-4667 or email askus@ nwpl.ca. ART AMONG THE BOOKS Art lovers should be sure to wander by the New Westminster Public Library to Continued on page 38

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Art is all around you Continued from page 36 check out a new exhibition in February. New West artist Barbara Webb is showing her work for the month in an exhibition called Water’s Edge. Webb, who has a certificate in fine art techniques from Emily Carr University, works in acrylic, charcoal, and pen and ink, as well as photography. You can find out more about her at www.artist barbwebb.com, or stop in to the library at 716 Sixth Ave. to check out her work any time. GALLERY BRANCHES OUT And yet another one for the art lovers: the Arts Council of New Westminster is opening two new exhibitions at its satellite galleries starting Feb. 1. The community art space at the Vancity community branch uptown will feature the work of Susan L. Greig, running from Feb. 1 to March 31. Greig is well known around town as the owner of 100 Braid Street Studios and Gallery (www.100braidststudios. com), and she’s also a contemporary landscape painter who paints life along the Fraser River and on the West Coast. Meanwhile, the arts council’s satellite gallery at the Seniors Services Society will feature the work of Tony Durke from Feb. 1

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to April 30. Durke (www. tonydurke.blogspot.ca) is a Vancouver Island-born artist who works primarily in wood, mostly recycled or upcycled. The arts council’s satellite galleries are run in partnership with local businesses and community organizations to give artists a chance to showcase their work in venues around the city. Check out www.artscoun cilnewwest.org or 604-5253244 for more information. ARTY AFTERNOON FOR KIDS IN THE ’BOROUGH Got a budding artist in your house? Artists in the Boro are

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hosting a free Arty Afternoon for Queensborough kids aged five to nine. The session is set for Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., and it will give the young artists a chance to get their hands on a variety of art projects. Art materials and snacks will be provided. The session takes place in the Port Royal Room at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. To sign up your child, email karenjustice@shaw.ca. Do you have an item for Lively City? Send arts and entertainment ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca, or find her on Twitter, @juliemaclellan.

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Every once in a while, you come across something a little different in an old newspaper that just begs to be looked into.We recently read an article headed “Maps” from mid-December 1885 in NewWestminster and realized we had an item that was both curious and humorous and might well have more to it.We will look further, but, for now, the newspaper writer from 1885 will tell the story. The city at that time was in need of a map showing the town’s reserve lands as they were working on plans for the property in the nottoo-distant future.The article reported: “The Mayor and Council gave orders to the Provincial Secretary’s printers in this city to prepare maps of the City Reserves, and agreed to pay $60 for the job.” However, there was apparently a problem with the product, and the article continued, “The maps have

been circulated, and they are excellent examples of the sublimely ridiculous. In fact, they are curiosities.With one of them as a guide, the best surveyor lately employed on the survey in this Province, could not point out a particular lot.” Then the reporter pointed out another major flaw: “The North polar star is the map maker’s best guide, but the maker of these maps never heard of the North Star. He placed the North in theWest, in the East, or in the South. In fact, he believes the North may be anywhere.The maps are useless …” The reporter then made a very interesting statement regarding the maps and their creation: “With a scale and compass, in two days a surveyor’s apprentice would make two hundred useful maps for reference and charge $10 for the work.” We must remember that in the past, as is the case today, sniping at those in political positions was a regular pastime, and it is part of this

1885 article with a strong aim at mayor and council. In terms of the waste of money on the maps described as “useless”: “they are good enough for a Mayor and Council resolved to squander the public money in compensating pets.” It seems from further comments that some people did not like the mayor’s connection to the provincial secretary: “the Provincial Secretary is the Mayor’s pet and we suppose he superintended the making of the maps.The Mayor is his friend, and he is willing to oblige the Mayor, and the people have to pay all the cost of their mutual taste for exchange of courtesies.” We will dig further to try to find more about these maps. At that time in the city’s history, the municipal government, under Robert Dickinson as mayor, was involved in a lot of things including the CPR’s arrival, cash to the railroad, the sale of town lands, and much more. An intriguing time in the Royal City for sure.

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THE ROUNDTABLE By Julie MacLellan New Westminster, under president Leanne Ewen and executive director Stephen O’Shea, jumped on board. The arts council is working with the City of New Westminster and the Alliance for Arts to spearhead the work in the city. “We want to continue to bring the community together through the arts,” O’Shea says.

WHAT IT IS New Westminster Cultural Roundtable WHAT IT’S ABOUT In a nutshell: Bringing people together through the arts. The cultural roundtable is designed to help break down the “silos” in the arts community and to create an action plan to help integrate the arts into the life of the community.

WHAT’S THE FIRST STEP A Feb. 10 meeting will provide the introductory session – focused mainly on the people in attendance getting to know each other. “The arts community has a history of feeling siloed,” explains O’Shea. “The performing artists don’t know the visual artists, the visual artists don’t know the literary artists.”

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Community Volunteer fair another big success Could history have been made at this year’s New Westminster Festival of Volunteers? Pretty unlikely, but only time will tell. Hundreds of people attended the annual volunteer fair at Royal City Centre on Saturday, where they connected with more than 30 organizations that are on the hunt for volunteers. “I think it went really well,” said Stacy Ashton, ex-

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New West’s best came a few rocks short from earning a world tour. The Sarah Daniels rink fell 9-5 to Nova Scotia’s team in last week’s 2016 Canadian junior women’s curling championship final in Stratford, Ont. A clutch eighth-end draw by skip Mary Fay put the brakes to Team B.C.’s comeback attempt, catapulting Nova Scotia to its fourth Canadian junior women’s title, and first since 2004. Daniels’ rink, rooted at the Royal City Curling Club, also features third Marika Van Osch, second Dezaray Hawes, lead Megan Daniels and coach Katie Witt. In the fifth end B.C. pulled even on a single point, then stole singles in the sixth and seventh ends. But a clever takeout by Nova Scotia in the eighth cleared a path for Fay to clinch it. The Maritimers added a pair in the ninth, with B.C. running out of rocks in the 10th end. “We’re all really proud of each other,” said Sarah Daniels, 16, in a press release. “I know there will be tears because it sucks to lose, but we’re really happy for Mary’s team because they’ve worked so hard, and they’ve waited for this for so long. “We’re just going to take away everything we can from this.We’ve learned so much from this competition, and we’ll push harder to get better next year.” The team’s coach beamed with pride at the foursome’s accomplishment in the national spotlight. “Bringing home a medal of any colour at the national level is a huge accomplishment,”Witt told the Record. “Of course, we would have liked to perform better in the final. Our strength shows up when we get up on the scoreboard and unfortunately, we couldn’t shift into our comfort zone.” The rink, which wrapped up the round robin with an 8-2 record, became very comfortable together over the season as the girls grew into their roles, said Witt. “We have Megan to set up the end and then rely on Dez and Marika to clear the way for a move at Sarah’s rocks,” said Witt. “There are very few teams who can match our peeling ability. Unfortunately, we had

On the rock: Team B.C.’s Megan Daniels, left, skip Sara Daniels and Marika Van Osch, right, work another shot down to the house during Sunday’s Canadian Junior Women’s Curling championship final in Stratford, Ont. PHOTO DANIELLE INGLIS/CURLING CANADA

end loss in the round robin provided some too many misses finishing the end.” good insight on what B.C. needed to do – Both Sarah Daniels and Van Osch were and the semifinal had a promising start. named to the tournament’s first all-star “We had taken them to extra ends (in team. the round robin) and got Nova Scotia now will an early jump by stealing a represent Canada at next point in the first end,” remonth’sYouth Winter Bringing home called Wenzek. “That was a Olympics in Lillehammer, a medal of boost of confidence but we Norway, and wear the Macouldn’t keep it going.” ple Leaf at the World Juany colour at Manitoba tied it in the nior curling championships, the national second, B.C. again replied March 5 to 13 in Denmark. level is a huge with a point and 2-1 advanThe Royal City and Langafter three ends, but ley-based club’s Tardi rink accomplishment. tage the prairie team corralled came nearly as close to winits momentum with two in ning it all at the junior boys the fourth and another two nationals, getting bumped in over the next two ends. the semifinal 8-3 by eventu“With (Dunstone’s) teral champion Matt Dunstone rific hitting, anytime you left from Manitoba. them a double to hit, they hit it,” remarked The team, which includes skip Tyler Tarcoach Paul Tardi. di, third Daniel Wenzek, second Jordan TarManitoba finished the semifinal by shootdi and lead Nick Meister, returned home ing 91 per cent, an incredible score, while with the bronze. In their battle with Manitoba, a 5-4 extra- the Tardi rink posted a steady 77 per cent.

Wenzek, a Burnaby native and RCCC member, said the whole experience of bonding with a new team was incredible this past season. As the lone curler who had competed at the junior nationals before – he was third for the Rene Comeau’s New Brunswick team that finished second in 2014 – the event was something everyone was focused on. “This was probably the strongest teams they had (at the junior men’s championships),” he noted. “I knew what the environment and conditions were like and we talked about how to handle our emotions… This was just a great season, we had a good team and everyone got along.” The B.C. rink finished the round robin with a 7-3 record. On the prize front,Wenzek joined Team B.C. girls’ Hawes in picking up a FairPlay award for their efforts at the tournament. Wenzek ages out of junior competition, but the Tardi rink still has the B.C. men’s championships to play next week in Nelson. Wenzek will slide in as skip for that event.

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For a showdown for first place, Monday’s tilt between the Burnaby Central Wildcats and New Westminster Hyacks was a little under the radar. The senior girls matchup admittedly wasn’t a Superbowl mix based on a big build-up – despite the fact that both teams entered the fray with perfect league re-

cords. New West prevailed 76-52, locking up the Burnaby-New West league crown with one game remaining. It means they will hold court next week for the playoffs and earn a bye into the semifinals. It’s the result head coach Doug Woodward was looking for, but concedes the road only gets tougher from here. “The big thing for us was (finishing) first -- we get to host the

playoffs.That’s a big thing for us,” said Woodward. “We play really well in our gym, we always have, we get the No. 1 seed and from there we get a shot to get in the Vancouver Districts semifinal game – you win that game and you’re in (to the provincials).” Monday’s tilt demonstrated a lot of the team’s strengths, and the benefit of having a full, healthy lineup. A strong first half earned New

West a 38-18 lead at the half, and during the third quarter they extended it to a 32-point advantage at one point. But the Wildcats pushed back and showed a hot shooting hand early in the fourth, outscoring the Hyacks 17-13 over the final 10 minutes. Justice Steer returned to the lineup after missing the past month with a knee injury to put up 13 points, while Grade 10 guard Sarah Forgie posted a

game-high 26. Madisen Obrovac, with 14 points, also contributed offensively. “We wanted to throw kind of everything that we had and just expose them for the weaknesses in their game,” remarked Central coach Chris Ducharme. “We didn’t really see a ton (of weaknesses).We saw some stuff that we did that worked, some flaws and some of our girls had a bit of a Continued on page 47

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out on one of our zone breakouts, she wasn’t doing it properly… It happens and the horn goes.That’s just discipline and focus, how we run our offence.” The playoffs begin Tuesday at NWSS with No. 4 Burnaby Mountain playing No. 5 Burnaby South at 5:15 p.m., and No. 3 Byrne Creek taking on No. 6 Moscrop at 6:45 p.m. Burnaby Central and the Hyacks play the winners on Wednesday, with tip-offs at 5:15 and 6:45 p.m. The league final is slated for Feb. 11, 6:45 p.m. in New West.

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