New Westminster Record February 18 2016

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Tenants fight back

By Theresa McManus

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A single mom with three kids, a frail 74-year-old man and immigrant families who speak minimal English are among the folks who could soon be without a home.

On Jan. 28, FZK Investments of Richmond served notice to all tenants living in an apartment at 1320 Fifth Ave. that their tenancy would end in two months, saying the landlord had received all the necessary permits and approvals required by law to demolish or repair the rental unit.Tenant Len MacKave isn’t taking the “rent eviction notice” without a fight and has been to city hall to inquire about plans for the building.

“I determined that there are no permits in place, or even applications made for either demolition or renovation of the property,” he said. “On their eviction notice it states quite clearly that that is their reason for doing so, so they either haven’t done their homework or jumped the gun or something.”

MacKave believes he and the building’s other tenants are being unlawfully Continued on page 10

NOT FAIR: Len MacKave thinks an eviction notice given to all tenants of an apartment at 1320 Fifth Ave. is unlawful, and he has filed an application for dispute resolution at the Residential Tenancy Branch. The new owner has given tenants of all 13 suites two months’ notice to vacate the building. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Budget offers nothing to New West: MLA

By Jeremy Deutsch

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There isn’t really anything new for New Westminster residents in this year’s provincial budget in terms of schools, transportation or affordable housing.That’s the reaction from local politicians weighing in on the budget that dropped Tuesday.

New Westminster NDP MLA Judy Darcy suggested the 2016 provincial budget offered little to residents in her constituen-

cy, adding it also does nothing to make life more affordable for local residents.

“To me, it’s a very disappointing budget and it says the government is out of touch,” she told the Record. “All they’re doing is tinkering around the edges.”

Darcy offered a litany of complaints against the budget arguing it didn’t address classroom sizes or mention additional funding for education, including a new secondary school for New West.

She said the MSP premium changes an-

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“I don’t see what’s there for folks in our community,” she said.

The highlights from the budget include a balanced budget, $1.6 billion in increased spending over the next three years in core services and a three-per-cent increase in the health ministry budget.

Specifically, the province announced changes to MSP premiums that include exempting all children from the program, Continued on page 3

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On transportation, the budget failed to address a regional strategy or the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge, the NDP MLA said.

But on what appears to be the biggest issue in Metro Vancouver – housing affordability – Darcy argued the budget failed there too.

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Up Front

City won’t budge over this pole

Driver says electrical pole in street is unsafe and should be moved

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Ajay Sharma doesn’t think the city is doing a bang-up job of keeping city streets safe.

The New West resident recently hit an electrical pole on East Columbia Street near the Brewery District. Unlike most poles, which are located on sidewalks, this pole is on the road.

“It should not be there on the street,” he told the Record. “It is in the wrong place. A pole should not be on the street.”

Sharma had to pay $450 to replace his side-view mirror, after he clipped the pole while parking on East Columbia Street. He also lost over $1,000 in wages for the three days he was unable to use his van for the carpet cleaning business he operates, and he plans to take

the matter to small claims court.

“We pay taxes, we pay insurance and the street is not safe,” he said.

After complaining to city hall, Sharma received a letter from the city’s insurance coordinator stating the pole has been in this location for more than 30 years and the city hasn’t received any complaints about its location.The letter also stated it’s a driver’s responsibility under the Motor Vehicle Act to operate his/her vehicle with due care and attention at all times, regardless of weather and road conditions, poor visibility, pedestrian traffic, hazards, roadway obstructions, obstacles etc.

“Never mind if it’s 30 years or 100 years, it is in the wrong place,” Sharma said. “There were hundreds of bruises on that pole. So many people hit that pole.

OUT OF BOUNDS: Ajay Sharma poses next to the pole he struck recently with his van. The pole is on the roadway, which Sharma says is unsafe – but the city disagrees and says the pole stays just where it is. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

To stop more from coming, they should remove the pole.”

The electrical pole at 240 East Columbia St. provides a high-voltage feed to a customer and is located against the sidewalk to provide a safe distance from the building, according to the city.

Rod Carle, general manager of the city’s electrical utility, said there’s a “fair number” of spots in the city where electrical poles are located just outside the curb in parking stalls, including Blackford, Brantford, Princess, Hamilton and Carnarvon streets. He said the

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Major reno on Douglas starts For more than 30 years, Douglas College has remained more or less unchanged, but last week construction began on the largest renovation and expansion project since the opening of the New Westminster campus.

The $9.3 million project means more classrooms and labs on the south side of the local campus and a specialized area for the school’s new engineering diploma program. In total, 22 classrooms will undergo upgrades and five new classrooms and three labs will be built, noted a press release from the college.

“Douglas College continues to grow, and this renovation will enable us to keep pace with the demand for our programs,” said Kathy Denton, president of Douglas College, in the release.

Douglas expansion: Construction is underway at Douglas College for its estimated $9.3-million renovation and expansion project – the largest project undertaken at the New West campus since it opened more than 30 years ago. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Douglas College is contributing an estimated $8.3 million to the renovation and expansion, while the remainder will be provided by the provincial government.

“Douglas College is a respected and valued public

post-secondary institution that provides high-quality education to thousands of students,” said Andrew Wilkinson, minister for advanced education, in the release. “The expansion at the New Westminster campus will support program-

ming that is aligned with in-demand occupations in a range of diverse sectors vital to a strong economy.”

The project is part of the college’s five-year strategic plan and is expected to be complete by mid-August.

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placement of electrical poles often relates to safety and clearance requirements and to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians.

Nowadays, any new buildings would put their electrical services underground, Carle said.

“The guys were saying we

haven’t actually put in any new distribution lines since 1998 or 1999. Obviously there is underground stuff going in,” he said. “There might be the odd pole that needs to be replaced or relocated because of construction or new development.”

Budget falls short of MLA and mayor’s expectations Continued from page 1 while reducing premiums for another 335,000 people, according to a press release.

The budget also includes a new full exemption from the property transfer tax on newly constructed homes (including condominiums) priced up to $750,000, with the cost offset by adding a third tier to the property transfer tax rate, increasing the rate to three per cent from two per cent on the fair market value of property above $2 million.

For New West’s Mayor Jonathan Cote, the budget also falls short of his expectations, especially around the issue of housing affordability.

He said he’d like to see the province take more action on the issue than just raising it in the budget.

“I think the policies an-

nounced in this year’s budget are really only touching at the edge of the issue and not substantially dealing with what I would call an affordable housing crisis in Metro Vancouver,” Cote said.

The mayor also suggested there wasn’t anything specific in the budget about a couple of wish-list items, like a regional transportation plan or a new secondary school for New West.

However, Cote said on the issues of transportation and housing, he’s optimistic there will be more opportunities for funding in this year’s federal budget, announced later this spring.

He added the province also needs to be at the table to access the funds as a region.

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1:30 – 4:30 pm Queen’s Park Residents’ Association Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park

Monday, February 22 No Council Meeting

Thursday, February 25 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm VIBE: Complaints Department Anvil Centre

CITYPAGE HOUSE HISTORY WORKSHOP (16+ YEARS)

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Sunday, March 6 2:00 - 3:00 pm Anvil Centre Registration Fee: By Donation Have you ever wanted to know more about your house? When it was built, who built it, who lived there before?

These questions can be answered by using information found in the archives as well as in other locations.

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For more information or to register, please call 604.527.4640.

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2016 dog licenses are now available for purchase and renewal. Get yours before March 1st to qualify for the discounted rate. Licenses can be renewed online at newwestcity.ca Please visit City Hall or the New Westminster Animal Shelter at 231 Ewen Ave to license your dog.

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On February 25th, our facilities will be transformed into a dynamic hub where everyone is welcome to come socialize and schmooze. The event will not only showcase everything that happens at Anvil Centre, but will shine a light on what’s happening in arts and culture all across the city.

Join us for an exciting evening of celebrating the art of miscommunication featuring: - Black Out Poetry with Erin Watkins from the New Westminster Public Library & Aidan Chafe from the Royal City Literary Arts Society - Knights of the Turntable DJ - Complaints Choir performance by the Anvil Community Choir - Full access to The New Media Gallery, New Westminster Museum, and the Community Art Space Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the richness of New Westminster’s burgeoning cultural scene. For more information, please visit www.anvilcentre.ca

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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the Community Charter that the Council of the City of New Westminster will consider an amendment to the Commercial Vehicle Bylaw No. 5789, 1988 at the Regular Council meeting on February 29, 2016 in Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to bring the Commercial Vehicle Bylaw No. 5789, 1988 into alignment with the June 2015 revised version of the New Westminster Police Department’s Chauffeur’s Permits Policy and Procedures.

Copies of the Commercial Vehicle Bylaw No. 5789, 1988, the Commercial Vehicle Amendment Bylaw No. 7777, 2016, and the accompanying Council report will be available on the City’s web site at www.newwestcity.ca or for pick-up from the Business Licence counter during regular business hours (Mon 8am-7pm, Tues-Fri 8am-5pm) starting on Thursday, February 18, 2016.

Additional information regarding the amendment can be obtained by calling 604-527-4645.

Comments regarding this matter can be forwarded in writing to the Manager, Licensing and Integrated Services, by mail, fax (604-527-4699) or email kdeighton@newwestcity.ca before Friday, February 26, 2016 or by attending the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM Mailing Address: Corporation of the City of New Westminster 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Attn: Manager, Licensing and Integrated Services

HERITAGE REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT BYLAW NO.7800, 2016 & HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW NO.7801, 2016 FOR 205 CLINTON PLACE PROJECT DISCRIPTION: A Heritage Revitalization Agreement application has been submitted for 205 Clinton Place (outlined in bold on the map) in order to enable exterior restoration, increase the floor space ratio from 0.76 to 1.31 and apply long term legal protection to the property.

The property would be rezoned to Single Detached Dwelling District (RS-1)/Heritage Revitalization Agreement and a Heritage Designation Bylaw would be placed on title.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Division at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, February 12, 2016 to February 29, 2016. City Hall hours are Monday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm, and Tuesday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (except statutory holidays).

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 29, 2016 at 6:00 pm, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the Public Hearing.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? All submitted comments will be distributed to Council and posted on the City’s website. For more information regarding this proposal, please call the Planning Division at 604-527-4532. For more information on Public Hearings and how to register to speak, please visit: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices Post: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9 Attend: City Hall Council Chamber 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Lots of wind – and not the nice kind China has become the world leader in wind power. After earning notoriety for the thick smog over Beijing, China now builds nearly half the world’s wind turbines.

There’s no downside to China’s investment in clean energy unless you were banking on liquefied natural gas exports to carry your province to untold levels of prosperity.Which brings us to Premier Christy Clark.

The recent throne speech dealt with LNG in two languages: words that downplayed any immediate expectation of riches materializing and a vague insistence that it will all work out in the end.

The unfortunate few who listened to the whole speech heard about “unforeseen global conditions” and success not being for quitters.

An LNG facility in Kitimat and a plant outside

Our gov’t. is still selling us a product when no one else is buying

Prince Rupert may still be built but, like many of our premier’s promises, have yet to materialize.

It’s an odd thing that our government is still sell-

ing us a product when no one else is buying. And to add a new twist of weirdness, now Clark’s government has made a contribution to its long-awaited prosperity fund. Back in 2014, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the fund would be directly linked to the LNG industry. Given that there is currently no LNG industry, this seems like rather magical thinking – even for someone in government. Of course, now,

it’s a prosperity fund from everything. Does that include everyone’s MSP fees?

Does anyone remember Clark’s campaign van emblazoned with the slogan: Debt Free B.C.? That was when LNG was going to generate $100 billion over 30 years.

We appreciate optimism, but optimism is not a plan.

With 15 months before our next provincial election, we urge voters to analyze optimism, to crack

it open and see if they can detect some common sense.

There will be plenty of promises from our premier over the next year and plenty of talk about “the courage to say yes.” But sometimes promises are nothing more than wind.

And it’s not the nice kind of wind, either.

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MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Unity in B.C.?

Not very likely

As the NDP struggles to find its voice when it comes to supporting resource development, it’s worth noting party leader John Horgan’s response to the B.C. Liberal government’s Throne Speech. Horgan decided to focus on Premier Christy Clark’s “divisiveness” approach to governing. He is trying to position himself and his party as the ones calling for “unity over division.”

The so-called free enterprise coalition party (currently the B.C. Liberals, and formerly Social Credit) has had a high rate of electoral success by polarizing the electorate and making every election an “us versus them” contest, so Clark’s approach is hardly surprising.

But it’s unclear whether Horgan can reposition the NDP as a “unified” option, given that it is far from clear whether the party is unified itself on a number of issues, not the least of which are ones where development needs run smack into environmental concerns.

Horgan condemned Clark’s characterization of those who oppose things like LNG plants and other resource developments as the “forces of no” and a “ragtag group.”

“The premier’s view of the world is that if you are not cheering her on, regardless of what’s coming out of her mouth, you therefore must be some ragtag group of people,” Horgan told the legislature.

Interestingly, he also ac-

knowledged that B.C. is a “partisan province” and insisted that MLAs had recently taken steps to reduce “some of the partisan hectoring that has gone on too long.”This last statement may strike any regular watcher of question period as baffling to say the least, given the barbs hurled by both sides.

This speaks to the fact that for all the divisiveness Clark is displaying, her opponents are doing exactly the same thing back at her.

Social media forums, for example, are frequently poisoned wells of vicious commentary (not analysis) aimed at both the B.C. Liberals and the NDP and their respective leaders.

The anonymity that social media can provide, and the speed at which information moves, has elevated the nastiness and the divisiveness to record levels. Some news outlets are starting to abolish the comments sections on their websites, which seems like a sad inevitability.

No, B.C. is very much a divided province. Business, industry, environmentalists and First Nations all have disparate and fundamentally opposite interests on too many issues.

Despite Horgan’s pitch, his party seems destined to, once again, fight an election that is based on divisions within our ranks and not on an elusive fairy tale of unity and we’re-all-in-this-together kind of fight.

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

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Royal Avenue has become unbearable

‘Downtown is a disaster’ letter sparks a lively Twitter debate

Dear Editor Unbelievable. The traffic was unbearable on Royal Avenue before they tolled the Port Mann Bridge. It was even more unbearable after they tolled the Port Mann Bridge.

Now that Front Street is closed, I am starting to feel that I would be better off to just check into an insane asylum. Because if I wasn’t nuts already I am certainly on my way.

No one, and I mean no one, can imagine how bad this noise is! I can hear it in my sleep.

I flee my house at all hours of the day to get away from this noise. I sweep once a week and get a dustpan full of heavy sandy grit. I cannot have my windows open. I cannot sit on my useless patio. I can’t even invite people over from sheer embarrassment of living on Royal Avenue. We wouldn’t be able to hear each other talk anyway.

Why are we the only major traffic area in the Lower Mainland that has absolutely no noise mitigation? Everyone else has walls, speed bumps, traffic circles, something, anything. I can hear these trucks in my sleep! What sleep?

Why is this even allowed to be a residential area?

This is insane, and my other fear, besides my health and my lungs and the new cough that I have developed with all this diesel, is, will they really put the traffic back on Front Street?

What a messed-up council and planning department. What a mess this city has become.

You guys at city hall have no idea.

Unethical to not do anything to protect the health and well-being of the residents on Royal Avenue and surrounding streets. Toll it!

S. Tanner, New Westminster

A downtown resident responds to critic Dear Editor Re: Downtown New West is just a ‘disaster,’ Inbox, the Record, Feb. 11.

Instead of complaining about the railway, truck traffic or parking issues downtown, residents do something about these issues like … making Front and Quayside crossing safer so we can implement the whistle cessation program. Soon we will have the revitalization of Front Street with a spectacular mews with smooth paved roads, wide walkways and a sound wall to limit noise from the trucks.

Parking? No need where we live, we have new shops opening up daily as well as the River Market and all the convenience of the SkyTrain and Columbia Street malls all in walking distance.

We also love our restaurants that have been here in good and bad times as well as the tasty new restaurants opening weekly. We love all our coffee shops on Front and Columbia streets as well.

Our bars are friendly welcoming establishments, and if any of your family members end up in a bar downtown after forgetting to go to the drugstore and then must shop for wedding dresses I am positive the friendly staff will make sure they arrive home safely.

If you would like to visit the spectacular Anvil Centre, our gorgeous Pier Park or take a stroll on the boardwalk and see the mighty Fraser, why not take transit or better yet walk and spend the money you saved at Walmart.

Deborah Fayant, New Westminster

@CanSpice Seriously the New West Record is quickly losing all credibility with its decisions to print tripe like that. #NewWest @MikeFolka @CanSpice Meh. Not sure how they can lose credibility for printing a letter tbh. Hopefully, it sparks some real, thought out conversation. @trudi_e @CanSpice @NadineNakagawa Just because we don’t agree, doesn’t mean he doesn’t get to be heard. @CanSpice @trudi_e @NadineNakagawa That doesn’t imply the paper has to print it. They chose to print that drivel. @trudi_e @CanSpice @NadineNakagawa True, but when you edit out a voice you disagree with, you lose the point of posting opinions. @CanSpice @trudi_e @NadineNakagawa So the paper should just print whatever letters they get, no matter how nonsense they are, to present opinions? @trudi_e @CanSpice @Nadine Nakagawa Yes. They represent the community and not just the bias of the editor. @AliceCavanagh @trudi_e @CanSpice @NadineNakagawa interesting argument.... So racism, slander and factually incorrect are just fine? @NadineNakagawa @trudi_e @ AliceCavanagh @CanSpice I agree about dissenting voices but it’s not well thought out or well written. @trudi_e @NadineNakagawa @ AliceCavanagh @CanSpice Must you be a good writer in order to say what you want to say? @AliceCavanagh @trudi_e @NadineNakagawa @CanSpice what do you think the writer was saying with this letter? @trudi_e @AliceCavanagh @NadineNakagawa @CanSpice that downtown new west doesn’t offer him anything and he isn’t proud of it. @CaseyCook_NW @CanSpice @JasonLesage @AliceCavanagh @trudi_e @NadineNakagawa Scary thinking that censorship/boosterism is OK. Letters generate discussion @AliceCavanagh @CaseyCook_NW @CanSpice @JasonLesage @trudi_e @ NadineNakagawa I would argue calling everyone who lives downtown dumb is borderline

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Opinion INBOX

Skeptic or realist? ‘Vast’ projects raise concerns Dear Editor Your Feb. 11 edition highlighted some shortcomings in the city-owned Anvil Centre.

I understand taxpayers are looking at $100,000 because someone didn’t plan for a dimmer switch and a ton of money because it’s difficult to lease out a restaurant with no kitchen. Total budget for Anvil Centre: about a million dollars,

for a brand new building, yet!

I got so annoyed after reading this, I took a run down to Pier Park. I saw the elevator that doesn’t work and the concession area that is said to have a full kitchen installed but is rarely, if ever, open.

These two items, I’m told, are also being subsidized by the taxpayers.

Now our city council wants

to build a bridge with two elevators and a very high span in a windy area? Can you understand my skepticism regarding the success of this project?

As my father used to say: “Do not start vast projects with half vast ideas.”

Chris Dumfries, New Westminster

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Let’s reconsider plans for the Q2Q crossing Dear Editor The mayor’s vision to connect Queensborough to the Quay is an admirable goal.

Should it be built at all costs?

Aside from the obvious impact to communities on both sides if the proposed drawbridge and elevators were built, we should take a look at the financial aspects and rethink other options.

The city has some $6 million remaining the DAC funds to build a pedestrian crossing.

The current proposal for a drawbridge and four-storey high elevator is roughly estimated at $12 million. Once a detailed engineering design is conducted, this drawbridge will most definitely exceed the budget by a far margin, given the challenges of the river and the bascule concept.

Another option: In 2013, Southern Railway proposed attaching a walkway alongside the existing rail bridge. The following is a direct excerpt from the 2013 document: “SRY

indicated that they may be amenable to adapting their operating procedures to allow a low-level crossing to typically be in the closed position (ie: available to pedestrians and cyclists to cross)” Let’s take a look at the many benefits: ! Rail bridge already exists; ! Least expensive option: the $6 million casino funding would easily cover it all; ! The walkway will be low and unobtrusive; ! The low height of the walkway will not attract bridge jumpers; ! No need to build elevators, which are expensive to build and expensive to maintain; ! Ramps leading up to the low-level rail bridge walkway will be quite easy to achieve and gradual for everybody to manage (pedestrians, cyclists, baby strollers, walkers and scooters); ! Much easier for the rail operator to control, and safer

for the pedestrians.

It is not too late to rethink this option. The city indicated in 2013 that a survey showed that preference was given to the drawbridge. However, were all the facts known at the time?

We still don’t have very many facts now.

Given the tremendous challenges and constraints posed by the river and the port authority, plus the phenomenal costs of designing, building and maintaining a drawbridge and elevators, plus the monstrous impact on communities on both sides, we are urging the city to use our money wisely.

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Theft sparks concerns Front Street construction masks thieves’ activity

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

An attempted theft of weapons on Front Street has prompted a call from the city for improved crime prevention tactics while the road is off limits to vehicles.

Last week, New Westminster police officers nabbed suspects who had allegedly stolen pellet guns from a Front Street business.

“Everything has been retrieved,” said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. “They were caught hauling out pellet guns and BB guns.They were running across Front Street and hiding them underneath a construction trailer.”

The theft occurred under the eastern portion of the Front Street parkade, which is being rehabilitated.Work recently began on deconstructing the western part of the parkade.

Puchmayr spoke with New Westminster Police Chief Const. Dave Jones about the incident after visiting the merchant last week. On Monday night, he raised the matter in council chambers, saying he’d like the city to consider what crime prevention throughout environmental design (CPTED) initiatives could be implemented while work is underway on the Front Street parkade and to inquire whether the construction company that’s working on the parkade can expand its security plan to look after the area under the parkade.

Puchmayr believes Front Street needs “more eyes on the street” as it’s currently a “quiet, dark, desolate place” at night.

Jones said the New Westminster Police Department will be patrolling the area, reaching out to the business owners and working with

the city’s integrated service team to address issues such as lighting, access, hidden alcoves, places to hide and other issues that may have been created by a construction zone.

“We have a long-term construction site which has heavy equipment. It can also be potentially, even though it’s fenced off, an unsafe area and needs a creative solution. I wouldn’t describe it as desolation – I still think it’s quite an attractive place to go to,” he said.

“It’s an interesting place to actually go and see it while it’s under deconstruction.”

It’s expected that Front Street will be closed to vehicles until July, while work on demolition of the eastern side of the parkade takes place and a new pedestrian mews is created. Residents can still access businesses via Frontage Road.

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City ‘They are very scared’

Continued from page 1 evicted and has filed an application for dispute resolution at the Residential Tenancy Branch.

“I am not against business or development. I work in construction and I’ve seen these renovations,” he said.

“I feel, for a company to believe the rule of law doesn’t apply to them, as they intimidate, frighten and steamroll the rights of these people, is not only simply wrong but it’s despicable.”

With no permits in place at city hall, MacKave said the building’s new owner could at least give tenants more time to find new homes.

“They are very scared,” he said of other tenants. “’The man’ puts a notice on your door and says, ‘Move,’ and so you move and you don’t argue. I’ve been trying to explain we have rights in Canada.”

The apartment recently sold for $2 million, according to the NAI Commercial Real Estate Services’ website.

“This apartment building contains a unique suite mix of 12 two-bedrooms and a one-bedroom-andden. Current rents are below market levels,” stated the website. “Vacancies rates continue to decline in NewWestminster, and tenant profiles evolve towards younger professionals looking to rent instead of buying, generating the possibility to capitalize on the underachieving potential of the property.”

The Record could not reach a representative for

FZK Investments before press time.

John Stark, the city’s senior social planner, said city staff spoke with the building’s representative and was told the building would be renovated.

The previous owner didn’t do much in the way of upgrades to the building, but MacKave said he’s stayed because of the low rents, good neighbours and walking distance to the uptown and downtown neighbourhoods.While he should be able to find a new place to live as he’s able-bodied and doesn’t have a pet, he said it will be harder for those with health issues and pets.

“I think I’ve been there at least 16 years. I am the longest-serving tenant, but there’s a couple of people who have been there close to a dozen years,” he said.

“It’s not the Paris Hilton, let’s put it that way.”

After paying $100 to file for dispute resolution, the Residential Tenancy Branch set an April 5 date to hear MacKave’s application.

“They say they have the legal document and permits, and they don’t,” he said of the owner. “To me, it’s an open-and-shut case; it’s a slam dunk. But you never know.”

Andrew Sakamoto, executive director of the Tenants’ Resource and Advisory Centre, said not all landlords are aware they need to have permits in place before they issue notice for tenants to vacate. He said getting this type of notice can be troubling to tenants.

Saving their homes: Len MacKave is speaking out against eviction notices handed out to tenants in the apartment building where he’s lived for more than 16 years. He plans on taking the matter to the Residential Tenancy Branch.

“It’s a very emotional experience,” he said. “It’s someone’s housing – it’s sort of everything to them.

When your housing is affected, everything else is affected.We get a lot of calls from people who are very emotional. On top of that, there might be language barriers, mental-health issues that just compound the problem.”

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Arts & Entertainment

Trailblazer: Tayo Aluko’s one-man show Call Mr. Robeson: A Life, With Songs, delves into the life story of the actor, singer and civil rights campaigner – including his testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee. The acclaimed show is onstage at the Anvil Centre Feb. 25 to 28. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Call Mr. Robeson: An activist’s life story Paul Robeson was a world-famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner – and the story of his life is coming to the stage at the Anvil Centre Theatre.

Tayo Aluko’s one-man show Call Mr. Robeson:A

Life,With Songs is onstage Feb. 25 to 28.

Aluko brings to life one of the 20th century’s most impressive and often overlooked figures, whose political activism led many to describe him as the forerunner

of the American civil rights movement.

His life was not an easy one.

After his activism became too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he was branded a

traitor to his country and denied opportunities to perform and travel. Eventually he was summoned to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee – defiant testimony that forms a dramatic

part of the show.

Audiences can expect to hear much fiery oratory and some of Robeson’s famous songs, including a dramatic rendition of Ol’ Man River.

Call Mr. Robeson is onstage Feb. 25 to 28, with

7:30 p.m. shows Feb. 25, 26 and 27, plus 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 26, 27 and 28.

The show is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Tickets are $25 and $35, plus service charges. See www.ticketsnw.ca.

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A new choir can help singers discover the healing power of song.

Camp Kerry, a non-profit organization that specializes in bereavement care, is starting up a new community choir in New Westminster.The choir will meet Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Douglas College.

It’s a non-traditional choir that’s intended to create an inclusive community for people dealing with experiences of illness, grief and loss.The group is led by Aspen Switzer, an accredited music therapist with ex-

tensive experience in directing community choirs and vocal ensembles.

Everyone is welcome, including children eight years of age and up, and no prior singing experience is required to join.The reper-

toire will be non-classical – usually contemporary folk tunes arranged in harmony.

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Gallery Sessions: The Drive By Poets perform on Wednesday, Feb. 24 in the Gallery at Queen’s Park. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Gallery session set Continued from page 11 GALLERY SESSIONS Get into the musical groove at the Gallery in Queen’s Park.

The Arts Council of New Westminster is continuing its Gallery Sessions on Wednesday, Feb. 24 with a performance by the Drive

By Poets, a trio of local musicians.

It’s set to run from 7 to 8 p.m. and it’s on a pay-whatyou-can basis, with a suggested donation of up to $7.

Check out www.artscouncil newwest.org.

EMILY DICKINSON LIVES Emily Dickinson fans will love this one.

A special Poetic Justice

reading session is set for Sunday, Feb. 21, featuring actor Renée Bucciarelli as Emily Dickinson.

Bucciarelli, well-known locally as the artistic director of City Stage New West, has portrayed Dickinson a number of times in the onewoman show The Belle of Amherst. She’ll be the featured reader at the session that runs from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Boston Pizza at Columbia Square.

There will also be an open mike; admission to the whole afternoon is by donation. Check out www.poetic justicenewwest.org.

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HERITAGE REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT BYLAW NO.7802, 2016 & HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW NO.7803, 2016 FOR 335 BUCHANAN AVENUE

HERITAGE REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT BYLAW NO.7807, 2016 & HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW NO.7806, 2016 FOR 1407 SIXTH AVENUE

PROJECT DISCRIPTION: A Heritage Revitalization Agreement application has been submitted for 335 Buchanan Avenue (outlined in bold on the map) in order to enable exterior restoration of the existing house, add an upper floor, increase the floor space ratio from 0.60 to 0.71 and apply long-term legal protection to the property. The property would be rezoned to Single Detached Dwelling District (RS-1)/ Heritage Revitalization Agreement and a Heritage Designation Bylaw would be placed on title.

PROJECT DISCRIPTION: A Heritage Revitalization Agreement application has been submitted for 1407 Sixth Avenue (outlined in bold on the map) to allow the subdivision of the property into two new lots, enable exterior restoration of the existing house and construction of a new building on the new lot. The properties would be rezoned to Single Detached Dwelling District (RS-1)/Heritage Revitalization Agreement and a Heritage Designation Bylaw would be placed on title. The floor space ratio of the existing house would be 0.69 and 0.68 for the proposed new house.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Division at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, February 12, 2016 to February 29, 2016. City Hall hours are Monday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm, and Tuesday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (except statutory holidays).

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Division at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, February 12, 2016 to February 29, 2016. City Hall hours are Monday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm, and Tuesday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (except statutory holidays).

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 29, 2016 at 6:00 pm, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the Public Hearing.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 29, 2016 at 6:00 pm, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the Public Hearing.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? All submitted comments will be distributed to Council and posted on the City’s website. For more information regarding this proposal, please call the Planning Division at 604-527-4532. For more information on Public Hearings and how to register to speak, please visit: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? All submitted comments will be distributed to Council and posted on the City’s website. For more information regarding this proposal, please call the Planning Division at 604-527-4532. For more information on Public Hearings and how to register to speak, please visit: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices

Post: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9

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Attend: City Hall Council Chamber 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

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There will also be poetry with Erin Watkins from the New Westminster Public Library and Aidan Chafe from the Royal City Literary Arts Society and music from Knights of the Turntable DJs. You’ll also have full access to the New Media Gallery with its OTIC: Systems of Sound exhibition, the Community Art Space with the Boulevard Gardens exhibition, and the New Westminster Museum.

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Artists square off in new show New West artists are squaring off in a new exhibition at the Gallery at Queen’s Park.

The Arts Council of New Westminster is presenting the work by members of New West Artists in the next exhibition, set to run March 2 to 27. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Art Squared exhibition features works measuring 12 by 12 inches, all of which will be on sale for $100 apiece.

New West Artists is a non-profit society that includes visual artists of all levels, from hobby artists to full-time professionals, and the artists’ work will be in variety of styles and mediums.

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HELP THE SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY meet its goal of raising $35,000 to support homeless, hungry and hurting seniors in MetroVancouver at the Coldest Night of theYear walk. It’s on Saturday, Feb. 20 with registration beginning at 4 p.m., opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. and walks (all distances) beginning at 5:15 p.m. For more info and registration, visit www. coldestnightoftheyear.org or call 604-520-6621.

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MIX AND MINGLE WITH FELLOW NEW WEST PRIDE MEMBERS, volunteers, supporters and friends at its membership meet-up at the Heritage Grill. It’s taking place on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at 447 Columbia St. Along with renewing your annual membership, you might also be lucky enough to win door and raffle prizes offered throughout the night.

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ENJOY A MOVEALONG AND SING-ALONG at the Jumpin’ Jazz Time show with Linda and Lisa at Anvil Centre on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Tickets for this Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots show are $15 for adults, $7 for children and $2 for babies and available at www.ticketsnew.ca.

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uplifting day with medical professionals, financial advisors, layers and other speakers providing info on topics like advance care planning, decluttering and downsizing, navigating the Internet to connect with family, and wills, estates and financial planning.Tickets are $25 and include lunch, refreshments and door prizes. For event registration and information, visit crossroadshospicesociety. com or call 604-945-0606

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CHANGE YOUR PERCEPTION OF SOUND at the latest exhibit at the New Media Gallery. OTIC: systems of sound, which features works by innovators in sound from Germany, Sweden, the United States and Canada. It’s taking place Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursday nights.

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If you’ve heard Rick Mercer rant and thought you could do it too, here’s your chance.

The Glamoramas are giving folks a chance to speak their mind at Rant On Sister, which is taking place on Tuesday, March 8 at the Columbia Theatre. A number of guest ranters will share their thoughts at the fundraiser, including Stacy Ashton, Janice Bannister, Rick Carswell, Raphaella Weissgerber, Lorrie Williams and Carmen Wiseman.

“You too can get it off your chest for a mere $5 for a three-minute rant,” said Delora Harper, a member of the Glamoramas.

The Glamoramas are raising money for the Grandmother to Grandmother campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which provides funds to help grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren due to the AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. It’s being held in conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8.

Along with hearing folks rant, you’ll be able to enjoy entertainment by The Eu-

phoniously Feminist and Non-Performing Quintet (a group of singing ranters) and door prizes.You can also buy food and drinks from the Columbia’s bar and food menus and take part in a silent auction.

Tickets to Rant On Sister are $25 and are available at www.thecolumbia.ca or at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the fun starts at 7:30 p.m.

“We encourage you to get them as soon as you can,” Harper said. “There’s quite a buzz around town about our event.They are also available at the door for cash or cheques.”

Market honours ‘grandmama’ Royal City Farmers Market is paying tribute to a woman who was at the forefront of the organic movement.

The market has renamed its $500 Royal City Farmers Market bursary to the Forstbauer Memorial Bursary in honour of Mary Forstbauer, a Chilliwack farmer dubbed the “grandmama of organics in British Columbia” for pioneering organic farming in B.C. long before it was cool.

“She raised the profile of the organic industry,” daughter Natalie said in a

press release. “She brought farmers together, period, whether they were organic or not.”

Forstbauer, a mother of 12 and grandmother to 37, passed away on Oct. 30, 2015.

Forstbauer was a fixture at the Royal City Farmers Market, where she sold zucchinis, carrots and greens.

According to a Royal City Farmers Market press release, Forstbauer’s produce brought people to her booth, but her warm, welcoming smile kept them there.

“Mary was a treasure of a vendor for RCFM, and it is to her credit that we experienced success in those crucial first few years,” said Jen Arbo, member at large.

“Mary was thoughtful, enthusiastic, and so very generous with her expertise and time.”

The Forstbauer Memorial Bursary will be given out to New Westminster Secondary School graduates who are going into agriculture or environmental studies.

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Community Getting kids off to a good start Theresa McManus

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NewWestminster will be home to one of 21 new early years centres opening in B.C. The Lower Mainland Purpose Society will be operating a B.C. early years centre that will allow parents with children aged zero to six to access services such as child drop-in play group programs, StrongStart B.C. programs, public health clinics, advice and referrals and parent education programs under one roof.

It can be hard enough just to get out of the house some days

“We know that for those with young children it can be hard enough just to get out of the house some days – that’s why we are committed to expanding our network of early years centres to make it easier for parents to make connections, build relationships and access supports that will help their children reach their full potential,” Stephanie Cadieux, minister of children and family development, said in a press release.

Dawn Embree, executive director of the Purpose Society, said she hopes the centre will be open by April or May. A number of agencies will attend and provide programing for two-and-ahalf hours a day, five days a

week, with one of those sessions taking place in the evening.

“It’s awesome, absolutely awesome,” she said. “I think the province was quite receptive to having them in schools.The ability to do them at Ecole Qayqayt Elementary School with the Neighbourhoods of Learning centre was a real plus to them.”

STAY INFORMED NewWestminster residents have a new way of staying in the loop about proposed land-use changes in their neighbourhood.

Vancouver-based PlaceSpeak is making city information about development applications more accessibility by monitoring changes and delivering updates to nearby residents. People who register with PlaceSpeak will receive notifications about projects planned for their neighbourhood, and they can also post comments and participate on an online notice board.

“Keeping residents informed is the first step towards a more engaged community,” said Colleen Hardwick, founder and CEO of PlaceSpeak. “People are always complaining that they have not been notified or consulted about relevant issues in their neighbourhoods. PlaceSpeak changes all that with its citizens-centric approach, allowing residents to choose how and when they are notified online.”

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Launched in January 2013, PechaKucha New West is presenting its 10th edition by bringing back 10 presenters from past events.

The presenters, who come from a diverse range of fields and backgrounds, will each show 20 slides for 20 seconds in their six-minuteand-40-second presentations that aims to entertain and inspire.

“We thought it would be kind of fun to check in with some of the past presenters and to hear about current projects or passions,” co-organizer Melinda Michael said in a press release.

“New West has a lot of creative people who we haven’t heard from yet, but we wanted to hear from some of the past presenters who really inspired the audience or told a unique story.”

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The 10th edition of PechaKucha New West takes place on Saturday, Feb. 27 at River Market, with presentations getting underway at 7:30 p.m.The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. in River Market’s food hall with music from DJ Jordan Whittaker.

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“We’re really excited about this 10th event as it marks a small milestone for us,” said co-organizer Neal Michael. “We’ve worked hard over the past three years to turn this series into something driven by the community for the community, and we feel very proud of the impact it’s had in the city.”

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As far as Mitsubishi’s modest vehicle lineup goes, the Outlander wagon could be considered the money shot of the group.

And keeping up with the competition means keeping the Outlander as fresh looking and acting as possible, as the 2016 model demonstrates. The fact that the Outlander’s previous makeover occurred for the 2014 model year (quite recent) shows that Mitsubishi is paying close attention to buyers who are in the market for a versatile mid-size tall wagon (a.k.a. a crossover).

More of an evolutionary than revolutionary sprucing up of the vehicle, Mitsubishi has still done an impressive job in turning its bread-and-butter Outlander into one of the better-looking vehicles in the class. The grille and front-end treatment, what Mitsubishi calls a “Dynamic Shield”, appear especially inviting and a fresh set of 18-inch alloy wheels doesn’t hurt either.

Inside, there are new seat coverings, a new steering wheel, audio-system display and added soft-touch surfaces that cover the dashboard and control panel.

For a better drive, the Outlander’s platform, steering and suspension have been tweaked and the amount of sound insulation increased.

It should be noted that the closely related (but shorter by 35.5 centimetres) RVR is receiving similar modifications for release in the first quarter of 2016.

To maximize stowage room, both the Outlander’s splitfolding 60:40 second-row and optional 50:50 third-row seats can be completely flattened. With the occasional-use third row folded, load space is comparable to that of the Nissan Rogue, but shy of the league-leading Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape.

One would think that with all the upgrades the engines would have received similar treatments, but no. The standard 2.4-litre four-cylinder generates 166 horsepower and is standard with ES and SE trims.

The GT gets a 224-horsepower 3.0-litre V6. These ratings are quite a bit lower than competing vehicles equipped with engines of similar displacement.

The 2.4 is hitched to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has been adjusted to more closely mimic a traditional multi-speed automatic.

This efficient transmission helps the Outlander deliver 9.2 l/100 km in the city driving cycle and 7.5 on the highway (previously 9.5/7.5).

Meanwhile, the V6 has exclusive use of a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and achieves a respectable 9.7/8.1 (city/highway) rating.

Mitsubishi’s optional “Super All-Wheel Control” (allwheel drive) can be ordered with either engine.

At a base price of $27,698 (including destination

charges) the Outlander ES FWD arrives with the usual basic kit, along with a host of features that are rarely found in price-leader models. They include climate control, heated outside mirrors and front seats, reclining second-row seat and 16-inch alloy wheels.

From that point the content increases through the SE and GT AWC trims that also include the V6 and a third-row bench to compete with the Dodge Journey and Nissan Rogue wagons. It should be noted that the third-row bench should be reserved primarily for small children and pets only.

The top-level GT is also built to the hilt with heated leather-covered seats, power sunroof, navigation system, rain-sensing wipers and a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate-brand sound system. You’ll also find a number of crash-avoiding electronic safety gear that’s designed to keep you in your proper lane, alert you to approaching vehicles from adjacent lanes and help you maintain a safe distance from vehicles directly in front.

By Mitsubishi’s count, more than 100 changes and modifications have been made to the 2016 Outlander. Short of designing a completely new vehicle - likely a few years away - the automaker has obviously made a solid effort to keep it current.

What you should know 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Type: Engine (hp): Transmissions: Market position:

Four-door, front- all-wheel-drive wagon 2.4-litre SOHC I4 (166); 3.0-litre SOHC V6 (224) Continuously variable; six-speed automatic (std on V6) Where other smaller-sized wagons such as the Toyota RAV4 have eliminated the third row, or never offered one in the first place, the Outlander has standard sevenpassenger capacity.

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No offending drama for this makeover; Standard and optional engines provide only modest power, but are reasonably fuel efficient; Long-awaited plug-in hybrid version is set to arrive next spring as a 2017 model; 2016 makeover represents an honest attempt at updating an important model in Mitsubishi’s line-up, and it works.

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City IN THE LIBRARY

Crime authors gather Tammie Mercado

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If you’re interested in local authors or are a fan of crime fiction and mystery novels, you will not want to miss the upcoming author talk at the New Westminster Public Library.

On Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m., the main library branch will be hosting a free event with three local authors who are also members of Crime Writers of Canada, the professional association for Canadian crime and mystery writers.

Authors Allan J. Emerson, Cathy Ace and Donald J. Hauka will be here for this event. Emerson will be promoting his debut mystery Death of a Bride and Groom (2015), set in the fictional small town of Honeymoon Falls. Ace will be promoting novels from her two series: the Cait Morgan Mysteries and the WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries, including the latest from each: The Corpse with the Diamond Hand (2014) and The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer (2016). Hauka will be promoting Pizza 911 (2015), the third entry in his Mr. Jinnah series. Fans may recognize Mr. Jinnah from the Gemini-nominated CBC television movie that was adapted from the book series. And don’t forget these authors will be selling their books directly to the public at the event – note that book sales will be cash only.

The afternoon will include live readings from the authors’ works and a question-and-answer session about the books and other topics such as online resources for writers, local writing groups, and writers’ conventions.

If the event inspires you to read more crime and mystery novels, drop by the librarian’s desk for recommendations.We can point you to the works of Ace, Emerson and Hauka and recommend other great reads in this popular genre.

No registration is needed, so just make sure to be at the main branch (716 Sixth Ave.) by 2 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 20 For more information, contact the New Westminster Public Library at AskUs@nwpl.ca or 604527-4660.

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Fraud cheats everyone and comes in all shapes and sizes.

Some fraud is organized and orchestrated by a group of individuals, namely, staged accidents and stolen vehicle rings.

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their claim by including vehicle damage unrelated to the crash, or to claim they can t work when they re actually back on the job. These tactics may not make the news, but the costs add up and come out of all of our pockets we all end up paying for those who cheat the system.

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Parkade played a big role in city’s history Archie and Dale Miller

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The story of the parkade in downtown New Westminster is an interesting one.

Built over Front Street in a couple of phases, it served its purpose for about 57 years.While many things have been said about the parking amenity, both negative and positive, there are some points from its history that should be noted.

The parking structure was created to provide space to park vehicles in the downtown shopping area.

With the end of the Second World War, there was more gasoline, more automobiles, more residential development away from traditional city cores, and more interest in residential “bedroom areas” to which one drove and, of course, the creation of the shopping centre, also to which one drove.

These new areas had vast places to park, with many other new innovations and amenities to draw the populace. Older, more traditional, city centres often referred to as “main streets,” were having trouble competing with the changes, and in New Westminster, one

way to face the problem was to provide an easy place to park.This part of the story has much more detail to it, but for now, this simple outline will suffice.

The Front Street Parkade was officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 25, 1959, which, it is worth noting, will be 57 years ago next week.

The project was a downtown effort The ceremonial act was carried out by then-mayor Beth Wood after a luncheon at the Elks Club.This was considered a very innovative project and was referred to as perhaps “the first overthe-street parking ramp in North America” and “unique in Canada.”

The project was a downtown effort of a coalition of 108 property owners, who took the initiative and worked in cooperation with the city.

A special tax levy was paid by the downtown owners, and the parking structure was described in

an article as “not costing the other ratepayers of the city a cent.”

Other sites had been considered for parking space over the years, but this overthe-street location had proven to be very popular. In a relatively short period of time, an addition to the original structure was planned and was opened in June of 1966 by former mayor Stuart Gifford as part of a week long downtown promotion called a Wild Wild Celebration.

CKNW radio was very involved, and the Orphans’ Fund benefited from a hot dog sale of 2,400 hot dogs that were noted as Wild Wild Weiners.

The parkade was a popular choice for parking by shoppers and others coming to this part of New Westminster.This popularity can be readily seen in the statistics that documented the structure’s usage.The one millionth customer was feted in July, 1963; the five millionth in 1971; and in the last total we have at hand, about 20 years after it opened, the nine millionth customer in 1979.

An interesting story in the economic history of this city.

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Community Get cultured with the kids at symphony concert Julie MacLellan FAMILY TIES

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If you want to raise a classical music lover, there’s no time like the present to start.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Tiny Tots concert series is continuing at the Anvil Centre Theatre this weekend.

The concerts feature the duo of LetYour Music Shine with Lisa and Linda, music educators and professional musicians who gear their performances towards little ones – from toddler to age five.

This weekend’s outing is Jumpin’ Jazz Time, taking a ride on the A-Train for some move-along, singalong fun.The concert runs twice, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Tickets are $17 for adults, $8 for kids and $2 for babies. Check out www.tickets nw.ca to buy.

FOR BUDDING ARTISTS Here’s one for the budding Picasso or van Gogh in

your home.

The Arts Council of New Westminster is offering art classes for three- to fiveyear-olds.

Artist Clarissa Argueta will lead the classes at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, running Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. from Feb. 23 to March 29.

Parent participation is required, and the cost is $55.

Register by emailing info@artscouncilnewwest. org or call 604-525-3244.

BUSY IN THE ’BOROUGH Looking for ways to stay busy in the ’Borough?

Queensborough Community Centre has plenty on offer for local families, so be sure to check it out (920 Ewen Ave.) if you’re looking for things to do.

Among the offerings from the centre’s winter brochure: ! Indoor Playland: Parents of kids aged one to six can stop in for this fun gym session, with interactive activities – including a bouncy castle – to burn off that youthful energy. It’s

on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., running until March 31. Drop-ins are $3.75 for parent and one child, plus $1.25 for each additional child (you can also buy 10or 20-session passes for discounted prices). ! Tall and Small Crafting: This parent participation class gives kids aged one to four a chance to work on their fine motor skills and have fun working in various art mediums.The next session runs Feb. 20 to March 12, Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ! Family open gym:This ongoing Saturday afternoon gym session gives everyone aged five and up a chance to get active with all kinds of games in the gym.

It’s Saturdays from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., but call ahead to confirm since the gym may sometimes be used for special events. Drop-in fee is $4 per adult, $1 per child. ! Open mike night:This all-ages open mike night gives people a chance to jam with various instruments and voices – jam circles are

nity centre at 604-525-7388 for further details of any of its programs.

Pick up a brochure at city facilities or download one from www.newwestpcr.ca for full details.

Hep cats: Let Your Music Shine with Lisa and Linda returns to the stage at Anvil Centre for the next Vancouver Symphony Tiny Tots concert, Jumpin’ Jazz Time, this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY VSO

set up with microphones and some instruments, and chords and lyric pages will also be on hand.There’s a small seating area for breaks and spectators, and a small coffee bistro area with refreshments. It’s free.The next one is Friday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., followed by another session on Friday, March 18.

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! QCC Dances:The community centre offers Friday night dances for kids in grades 6 to 8, complete with laser lights, live DJs, prizes, a photo booth and a concession.The next one is Friday, March 11 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Call 604-834-0319 for tickets ($5 in advance, $10 at the door).

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MAGICIANS UNITE Do you have a kid who’s fond of magic tricks?

The Arts Council of New Westminster has a special offering: a spring break day camp called The ABCs of Wonderful Magic Tricks.

Boys and girls aged eight through 11 are invited to take part in these fun and hands-on magic lessons – no experience is needed, and all magic tricks are supplied.

The sessions are set to run from March 14 to 18, 10 a.m. to noon daily at the Gallery at Queen’s Park.

There’s space for only 12 kids, so sign up in advance.

See www.magicwonder school.com for more details.

Do you have an item for Family Ties? Send family and parenting-related ideas and information to Julie, jmaclellan @newwestrecord.ca.

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Queen’s Park residents are encouraged to have a say in what their neighbourhood will look like in the coming years.

The Queen’s Park Residents’ Association will focus on heritage and the neighbourhood vision in the official community plan update at its upcoming meeting.

Lynn Roxburgh, a planner with the City of New Westminster, will provide an overview of the official community plan and how it affects the Queen’s Park neighbourhood.

Representatives from the Queen’s Park neighbourhood heritage study group, who have been meeting since 2014 to examine different approaches for retaining and enhancing the neighbourhood’s character, will also make a presentation.

The residents’ association’s general meeting takes place on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park.

Kathleen Langstroth, the association’s president, feels the neighbourhood is at a

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turning point and she believes a revised official community plan (OCP) and the recommendations of the neighbourhood study group will impact the future of not just Queen’s Park, but the entire city.

“What comes out of the OCP and the heritage study group could literally change the way our city looks and feels,” she said in a press release. “We have to ensure we protect our heritage stock, while acknowledging the reality that we must meet the demands of a growing population.”

Langstroth said a variety of ideas have been dis-

cussed since the study group was formed, including infill housing, density, demolitions, design regulations and conservation areas. She encourages residents to attend this weekend’s meeting and get involved.

Prior to the residents’ association meeting, an open house is being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Centennial Lodge to review a heritage revitalization agreement application for 313 Queens Ave., where the owners want to build an addition at the rear of their home.

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If you’ve ever had a crappyValentine’s Day, you’re not alone.

Douglas College psychology student Jacquoline L. Martin had one when she first moved to B.C. from Ontario a couple years ago.

“I didn’t know anyone here,” she says. “I had no friends.”

She decided she could either drown her sorrows in a tub of ice cream or spend some time brightening other peoples’ day, so she went out to the nearest mall – Burnaby’s Lougheed Town Centre – bought 50 roses and handed them out to strangers.

“It probably looked super shifty to some people,” Martin says with a laugh.

But among the skeptics who asked what religious group she belonged to or how much the flowers cost were a few people who were simply touched.

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ProjectValentine’s Day, now in its third year, was back Sunday, with Martin and about 35 volunteers

She’s like, ‘This is really sweet of you. I really need this today.’

handing out 300 flowers – carnations this time – at the NewWestminster SkyTrain station and inVancouver on the corner of Robson and Burrard streets.

They’ll be back at Lougheed Town Centre for Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 24 and Douglas College.

“It’s just to let people know that they’re loved,” Martin says.

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Mixing up success, one paint can at a time Theresa McManus

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The Fat Paint Company seems to have found the recipe for success with its collection of chalk-style paint.

Founded in 2012, the NewWest based company is now teaming up with designer Amanda Forrest on a collection of six new colours using Fat Paint’s custom formula.The designer, whose credits include being theWest Coast consultant and design expert on the Marilyn Denis Show, has helped develop a colour palette featuring Blushing Bombshell, Navy State of Mind, Greysful, Orangeapalooza, Couture Linen and Can’t See Me Camo.

The brother-and-sister duo ofVictoria and Bradford Lambert launched The Fat Paint Company in 2012, mixing up the paint in the kitchen before opening in a space on Front Street in March 2013. Fat Paint operated out of a space on Front Street until it was destroyed in a massive fire that

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Within weeks, the Lamberts relocated The Fat Paint Company to a 2,400-square-foot space at 140-131 11th St. Although the space is working well for the company, it’s on the verge of needing more space for the growing business that produces chalkstyle paint and distributes it to more than 80 retailers across North America.

These guys are kicking it out every single day

The company doesn’t track the quantity of paint produced each month, but it knows how many quarts, pints and sample sizes of the chalk-style paint are being shipped out monthly.

“These guys are kicking it out every single day,”Victoria Lambert told the Record. “On average, we’ve got five orders that ship out

every single day right now and those orders are huge.

They are probably five boxes a piece. Five orders a day, five days a week.This month alone we have had, submitted to us by retailers, over 60 orders.”

The Fat Paint Company is excited about its new partnership with Amanda Forrest, which was announced Jan. 26.

“It’s about a way of encouraging people to explore and play with colour in their homes,” Lambert said of the collection. “A lot of times so many of us live in homes that are neutral and we are sometimes afraid to bring in that colour.That’s something that Amanda loves to do.”

When the siblings started The Fat Paint Company in 2012, they didn’t dream it would one day be across North America, although they did joke how it would be great if they could give a company well-known worldwide for chalk paint a run for its money.

“It was about being cre-

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ative and playing with a little of our own colour and sharing something that we loved,” Lambert said. “It just took off from there. It went quite quickly.”

So what does the future hold for The Fat Paint Company? In addition to pushing the new Amanda Forrest line and promoting it at home shows across Canada, the company is also unveiling some new colours of its own in the coming months and building busi-

ness by securing more retailers, particularly in the United States.

“Business is going so well.

I have no reason to think it won’t go any better,”Victoria said. “My long-term goal, I am aiming for next fall but we’ll have to see, we’d love to get our product exported into the U.K., Europe, Australia.We have a couple of people from Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium who have contacted us about distributing.We

haven’t taken that step but we are certainly looking at that.”

Not bad for a company that originated out of a desire to work on some personal painting projects around the house.

“I wanted to use the other brand on a piece and I was talking to my brother Brad about it. He didn’t know what chalk paint was. I was really surprised by that because he has so much experience. He is an artist,” Lambert said. “When I explained it to him, he said, ‘That’s fat paint.’”

Brad’s background includes working in the film and television industry for many years and creating scenes – often using a ‘fat paint’ that was created by adding a dry mixture to paint to thicken it up.

He created some paint for his sister, who tried it and loved it.

“I think from the get-go we had a recipe that was for success,” Lambert said. “We are a growing concern for sure.”

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NewWest bulks up with right side additions of Messenger, Rahe Dan Olson

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If bigger is better, the New Westminster Salmonbellies used last week’s junior draft to get closer to where they want to be.

The Bellies used two early picks to add two huge righthanded talents, scooping up defender Michael Messenger of Coquitlam and power forward James Rahe, formerly of Langley.

Taken second overall, Messenger, 6-foot-2, and No. 4 overall Rahe, 6-foot5, add to the club’s talent level as it sets its sights on a Mann Cup run, said general manager and president Dan Richardson.

Going first overall to the Burnaby Lakers was New West native Josh Byrne – who the Bellies admittedly coveted. But when the dust settled, Richardson said he was very pleased with the 2016 draft haul, completed Feb. 10 in Vancouver.

“Quite honestly we had Mike Messenger atop our draft board. He’s a big body, can play on both ends, faceoffs where we need help, and we just like what he brings to both ends.”

Rahe, who won a Minto Cup title last year with Six Nations, is projected to be a gamebreaker who addresses a need on the rightside.

“I can’t say enough good things about the kid. (Rahe’s) 6-foot-5, righthanded – he played a tonne of games last year before he went back east and did very well in the Minto Cup,” said Richardson. “We just like his size and athletic ability.

He’s going to fit well on our rightside offensively.”

Both players have championship pedigrees, with Messenger named the MVP in Limestone College’s

2015 NCAA Div. II second straight national title win.

Although considered a defensive shutdown-type of player, Messenger racked up 39 goals and 55 assists over 64 games, along with 239 penalty minutes.

In four-plus years, Rahe netted 118 goals over 78 games, mostly with Langley.

Last year he tallied 11 goals and 31 assists in 13 games with Six Nations.

New West acquired the second pick overall in a swap with Coquitlam at the conclusion of the regular season. Richardson added the fourth overall selection from Maple Ridge a month ago in exchange for Luke Gillespie and their 2017 first round pick.

With the 13th selection New West grabbed one-time junior Bellie Dane Sorenson, a Victoria native who starred the past four springs as an attacker with Florida Southern University. “(Sorenson) is going to be a real good fit for us. He helps us offensively and you can never have enough offensive talent in our league,” added Richardson.

He also played for Nanaimo and Victoria, cashing in offensively with 72 goals in 56 B.C. junior A games.

The next step will be securing commitments for the 2016 season, said the GM. “We’re comfortable that we can sell them on the Salmonbellies and what we bring to the table.We’ve got a good club and now we feel we have a better club,” said Richardson.

New West also drafted Tyler Kirkby of Burnaby, Chris Nasato of New West, Derek Rouse of Langley, and junior B Salmonbellies’ Thomas Kearns, Navi Mahal, Shawn Couzelis and Nico Ballarin.

Second for Geall rink

Sean Geall had plenty to celebrate last week when his wife gave birth to a daughter. He could also take pride in his team’s challenging of Jim Cotter’s rink at the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s curling championship final in Nelson.

The Royal City Curling Club skip came close to ending the Vernon rink’s run for a sixth B.C. title before falling 7-6.

Geall’s rink, which includes third Andrew Bilesky, second Steve Kopf and lead Mark Olson, battled hard to get into the final after Cotter handed them a 5-1 playoff defeat.The New West foursome rebounded with a 4-2 win over clubhouse rival Team Joanisse.

Grand old days: Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean was part of last week’s Rogers Hometown Hockey celebration in New Westminster. The coach and owner of the New Westminster Bruins recalls the team’s arrival to the Royal City in an exclusive interview with the New West Record. PHOTO DAN OLSON

McLean reflects on big Bruins A hockey trailblazer, Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean recalls NewWest successes

for half an hour to get everybody in.

Pat Ginnell was going wild, ‘We’ve got to start this game.’ I was trying to To hear Ernie McLean’s story – or tell him, until we get all the people in ‘Punch’ to his legion of friends and ac- there’d be no game.When they get all quaintances – it sounds like a Canadiin, then we’ll play. ana tale as told by Jack London.

“It was the first game we played and A builder, a pilot, a prospector, and the rink was completely packed.The a darn good hockey man. Put them all fire marshall was running around, ‘You together and you have a living legend. can’t get no more in! ...’ I said we’d get The Estevan, Sask. native brought everyone we can, and that’s where it big-time hockey back to New Weststarted. minster in 1971 and the Royal City’s “From there on, it was every Sunday reputation turned a little rowdy with night, 7 p.m. at Queen’s Park Arena.” his team’s bang’em, drop’em attitude.

Prior to that, McLean and partner If he wasn’t leading the forefront of Scotty Munroe had operated the Bruwhat the Philadelphia Flyers would ins in Estevan in both the Saskatcheuse to intimidate their way to two wan league and inauguStanley Cups in the ral days of what is now mid-70s, McLean cerI said we’ll sell the Western Hockey tainly read the times. which is celeit out, play the League, As New Westminbrating its 50th year. ster celebrated as host Russian style McLean played a of Rogers Hometown large role in founding of hockey, no Hockey last weekend, it that league, but that’s fighting, just was fitting that McLean an entertaining story for was given a place of another day.The decichecking... honour. He was among sion to move the Bruthe game’s elites, like ins came in one of those former NHL stars Kirk life-changing moments McLean and Cliff Ronthat demonstrated how ning, interviewed durMcLean is as much of a ing the festivities which attracted thou- fighter as he is a survivor. sands of fans despite the anticipated “April 19, 1971 – I was in a plane February showers. crash in northern Saskatchewan. I laid The legendary New Westminster in the bush for three days and I figBruins coach sat down with the Reured that if I ever get out of this mess cord and reminisced about his days this would be the end of construction behind the bench at Queen’s Park, the (for me). teams and players that went to four “As I was laying in the hospital in straight Memorial Cup finals and won Regina I got a call from (Munroe). I twice. said I’m fine, I’m okay. I lost my eye “I remember the first game we but other than that my bones are all played here, against the Flin Flon good. So I said to him if you could Bombers,” McLean says. “A year befind a place I’d like to move the hockey fore that Tom Fisher and Bill Hill club, because I owned it.” owned the New Westminster Royals The hunt for a new location eventu(of the B.C. Junior A Hockey League) ally took them to the Lower Mainland, and were getting maybe 100, 200 peo- despite the fact that the then-called ple.

Western Canada Hockey League “We had to hold the first game up didn’t have a franchise west of Calgary.

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New West, which had a grand old 3,500-seat rink in the midst of the majestic Queen’s Park neighbourhood, had hosted semi-pro teams in the past.

McLean, Munroe and Edmonton junior Oil Kings owner Bill Hunter saw the potential – but first had to convince the WCHL board that it was time for western expansion.

The three of them brought in Nat Bailey, of White Spot fame, to apply for a team in Vancouver, and Mitch Pechet of Victoria.Then McLean, Munroe and Hunter took their deal to the league governors.

“They were all against expansion,” he recalls. “We said, ‘Well, if you guys in Saskatchewan don’t want to play with us, we’ll have Edmonton, Calgary, New Westminster and the other two teams in our own league.’That was the turning point.”

Success at Queen’s Park followed with a 40-27-1 record, but McLean saw the writing on the wall a little too early when it came to the style of the Philadelphia Flyers’ Broad Street Bullies, and how they would be ushered out with a more European influence.

“When I look back a couple of things changed my whole way of thinking in New Westminster.The first year we played as a good, tough hockey club but got beat out.The next year I had Vic Mercredi,Wayne Dye — all fancy hockey players. I said we’ll sell it out, play the Russian style of hockey, no fighting, just checking.

“I could count the people in the building,” he says.

The team’s record reflected that, as they dropped from first to fourth place. So McLean returned to what he knew best — a physical, gritty club.

“The next year I brought in Reggie Duncombe, Clayton Pachall, good tough hockey players and bang, the building was filled again.”

Along with the packed crowds and the intimidating style of play, New Continued on page 39

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They entered as underdogs but came out champions.

The New Westminster boys field lacrosse team captured the tier 1 under-15 title 10 days ago, on the strength of some stellar netminding and excellent team play.

They edged Delta 6-4 in the final, using the knowledge gained from a 5-4 setback to the same team in the round robin.

“Technically we changed a few things up, but we had to work our butts off to get through the round robin, basically on a tie-breaker,” said coach Rich Catton.

In the final the start wasn’t exactly what the team had planned, however. Down 2-0 early, Catton said it took a while to raise their game.

“We trailed right off the bat.

We had talked to them about being over-excited, how they’d be nervous... Once they got a couple of shifts under their belts their skills took over.”

Netminder Johnny Edin led the charge, as New West rallied to take a 5-3 lead, attacking Delta through the transition.

Jordy Mahal would net four goals on the day. “(Edin) had a fantastic game,” said Catton. “He calmed us down by making numerous tough saves and it opened things up for our transition game.”

The coach pointed to a team trip to San Diego at NewYear’s that helped bond everyone together.

“It was a great team building opportunity for us, we had great parent support all year,” said Catton. “But we lost our last (regular season) game to Langley badly.The players didn’t let that phase them.”

Cole Catton was named the team’s Warrior Fair Play award

recipient.

NEW WEST GIRLS COP U12 FIELD LACROSSE TITLE New players and returning players showed that growing together over a long season can have its crowning moment.

The New West girls #2 field lacrosse team wrapped up a near-perfect year by topping Ridge Meadows 7-4 last week at the Under-12 girls Field Lacrosse Invitational tournament.

Heidi Sweeney scored four times, as New West cruised through the tournament.

For some players on the roster, it was their third straight season-ending gold medal.

They outscored their competition 64-34, putting the final touches on a season where the only blemish was a single tie.

In the tourney, New West topped New West #1 12-7, Adanacs #2 11-2, Ridge Meadows 8-4, Adanacs #1 6-3, PoCo 9-7 and Langley 11-7.

Veterans playing big roles in the run were Lorne Black,Taylor Lee and Sweeney, while firstyear player Erin Godoy picked up a Warrior Fair Play award.

New West #1, which finished third overall with a 13-5 win over Adanacs #1, posted a 4-2 record. Lauren Rawson collected a Warrior Fair Play award for her work.

Schultz sets high jump PB at Jerome New Westminster’s Nina Schultz added seven centimetres to her indoor high jump personal best, clearing 1.75m at the Harry Jerome Indoor Games last week in Richmond.

The 17-year-old collected the open women’s category, well ahead of UBC’s Olivia Campbell at 1.60m, while re-affirming her hold as the No. 1-ranked junior in the nation.

A New Westminster Senior Secondary studentathlete, Schultz also placed second in open women’s 60m hurdles, with a finish time of 9.03 seconds, behind American Tiana Davis.

CHILTON LEADS ROYAL CITY CHARGE IN ‘LOOPS Emily Chilton picked up a well-deserved gold in the 800-metres, leading the medal haul for the Royal City Track and Field Club at the Van Ryswyk Indoor Invitational in Kamloops last week.

It was the first indoor track and field meet of the season, with the club counting four silver and three bronze for the two-day event.

Chilton, 17, added a silver in 400m, while Finn Cookson, 16, scored silver in junior boys 400m and a bronze in long jump. He finished fifth in 60m. For more, go to www.newwestrecord.ca.

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The New Westminster Hyacks corralled the Burnaby-New West junior girls championship title with a 48-28 victory over the Burnaby South Rebels last week.

Up against a two-three defence, New West found little space to maneuver but prevailed using a full-court press.

Devin Strome scored 24 points, pulled down 15 rebounds and added three blocks. Grace Fetherstonaugh contributed six points, six assists and four rebounds and led the shutdown of Burnaby South’s top player.

They advanced to the final off the strength of a dominating 61-6 triumph over Moscrop. Five players hit double digits, led by Tianna Gordon’s 16 points.

Khadija Allen and Julianne Ritson each scored 11, while Kaylee Colville and Strome chipped in 10 apiece.

The Rebels delivered a 30-25 upset of No. 2-seed Burnaby North in its semifinal.

Finishing third in the six-team playoffs was Burnaby North, who defeated Moscrop 60-16. Joining Fetherstonaugh and Strome on the all-star team were Burnaby South’s Krysta Tayag and Sara Wong, Burnaby North’s Morgan Chow, and Maddy Richardson of Moscrop.

The top three teams now turn their focus to the Vancouver and District championships, which began Tuesday in New West.

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The New Westminster Hyacks are onewin away from clinching a berth to next month’s B.C. AAA senior girls basketball championships in Langley.

Buoyed by Justice Steer’s 21 points, the New West girls knocked off Burnaby Central in the second round of the Lower Mainland playoffs on Monday, advancing to tonight’s (6:45 p.m.Thursday) semifinal matchup against Handsworth in Richmond.

Steer connected on six treys while sisters Sarah (14 points) and Emma Forgie (11 points) made big contributions.

Chipping in with 10 points was Rhiannon Leidl, while Milanna Obrovac scored nine.

For Burnaby Central, Samantha Alba-

nese netted 12 points.

In their previous encounter, the Hyacks handed Handsworth a 59-53 defeat.The North Van school was rated ninth in the Province newspaper’s senior girls basketball rankings last week, while New West was listed as an honourable mention.

A week ago, the Hyacks continued their domination of the Burnaby-New West league, capturing the playoff crown with a 78-44 victory over Byrne Creek in the final.

Sarah Forgie counted 21 points in the win, with Zoe Roberts and Leidl hitting for 13 points apiece.

Making the league all-star list were Roberts and Leidl.

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players, who reeled off a record four-straight league titles and four straight Memorial Cup final appearances – winning in 1977 and 1978. Many would go on to play in the NHL — like Stan Smyl, Ron Greschner, Brad Maxwell, John-Paul Kelly and John Ogrodnick.

“Our last Memorial Cup we won (1978 in Sault Ste. Marie) we had to win four games in a row, three on the road and one at home, just to get in the playoffs.”

Against Peterborough, the Bruins had suffered two round-robin defeats (7-3 and 4-3 in overtime) before meeting them in the final.

Peterborough coach Gary Green was getting help from the then-Maple Leafs head coach Roger Neilson, a master strategist.

“They were using a centre-ice press on us, and this was in the ‘70s that Roger Neilson figured out.We practiced for two hours having the centreman going right up the middle of the rink through the centre to prepare for the final.

“We were leading 3-0 after the first period and went on to win 7-4.When we shook hands at centre

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McLean enjoys recounting the old days with players and fans.While he left the Bruins in 1980 — returning for another season and a bit in the mid-80s — McLean is indelibly the face of New West’s favourite hockey club.

He was again in the news in 2009, when while prospecting in B.C.’s northern wilderness he fell into a crevasse and was listed missing.

A large search effort and major stories in the media ended four days later after the now-83-year-old miner turned up, hungry but safe.

“Everything I’ve done in my lifetime I’ve made successful. I’m still trying to make mining a big success and it’s getting closer and closer,” he says, sharing that now his wife Fran joins him to ensure he avoids any more lonely walks.

“I run across so many people who say ‘You don’t know me but my dad use to take me to all the games.’

I ask did you enjoy it? And they loved it.”

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McLean relishes Cup memories Continued from page 37 West became a place where the tales took on a life of their own.

“Don Cannon of the Columbian (newspaper) filled the pages all the time and the stories started coming out. ‘The bus started shaking across the Pattullo Bridge,’ stuff like that.

They’d get exaggerated more each time. ... It was an image that got presented by a lot of things that didn’t really even happen,” he says.

His famous garbage can tossing habit? It has grown a life of its own.

“I was doing a fundraiser (recently) for the Richmond Sockeyes hockey club and a guy said ‘You threw a garbage can on the ice,’” McLean says. “I threw one, just one, but a photographer was there and caught it. It went all across the country.

I said how many championships did we win? The guy said ‘I don’t know but you threw a garbage can.’”

It was just one garbage can, but McLean admits he threw it twice that night.

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