New Westminster Record May 26 2016 by New West Record

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KIDDING AROUND: It’s baaack! The Queen’s Park Petting Farm opened its gates for the season this past weekend much to the delight of visitors who dropped by on Monday to meet the new crew of goats and other furry friends. Taku Hokoyama and sevenyear-old Ash check out one of the smaller residents. See more photos on page 41. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Is New West pitting festivals against festivals? Quayside Festival organizer concerned about ‘event’ overload By Theresa McManus

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Is the City of New Westminster pitting longtime community festivals against flashy new events? James Crosty, lead organizer of the Quayside Festival and Sale, is concerned the city seems to be creating “city-sponsored mega events” to compete with longstanding com-

munity events. He voiced the concerns while announcing his group was postponing its 10th annual event until 2017, partly because the city had approved a new electronic dance festival, Piknic Elektronic, that same day at Westminster Pier Park. Crosty said “this practice seems familiar” as city council allowed Uptown Live to be held on the same weekend as the 12th Street Music Festival, despite concerns

from the folks on 12th Street that Uptown Live would draw crowds and sponsorship away from the longstanding event. Uptown Live will still be held on July 23, but organizers of the 12th Street Music Festival have decided to hold that event on July 17, a week earlier than originally planned. Crosty thinks the food truck festival and the Piknic Elektronic are great for the city, but he said city hall has to do a better job communicating with event organizers to avoid “event overload” scenarios.

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Crosty was planning to postpone this year’s Quayside festival because of 10 to 15 logistical issues, but learning that a third major event was taking place downtown on the same day was the final straw. “Sponsorships, construction, road closures, emergency management, logistics, Pattullo closures, crowd control and the severely limited parking from the loss of spaces due to both the Bosa development and Continued on page 8

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Up Front CRIME AND PUBLIC SAFETY

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Suspect charged in bank heists By Cayley Dobie

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A suspect in two bank robberies in New Westminster this month is behind bars thanks to some help from cops in neighbouring Coquitlam and Surrey. The robberies happened at banks downtown on Friday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 17. The New Westminster Police Department major crime unit took over the investigation, and officers were able to identify a suspect with help from Coquitlam RCMP, who had been investigating a similar robbery in their jurisdic-

tion, according to a press release from New Westminster police. Shortly after the second incident in New West, the suspect was picked up by Surrey RCMP and brought back to the Royal City for booking, according to the release. Jordan Michael Cishecki, 21, is now facing three counts of robbery – two for the incidents in New West and another for the Coquitlam robbery, which took place on Saturday, May 14. Cishecki is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, May 25 in New Westminster. He remains in custody at this time.

Accident is still under investigation Police continue to investigate a four-car crash that shut down a portion of McBride Boulevard last week. The collision happened shortly after midnight on May 18 when a vehicle headed south on McBride Boulevard crossed over the centre line and crashed into an oncoming vehicle.Two other cars were also hit by the colliding southbound and northbound vehicles, noted acting Sgt. Jeff Scott, spokesperson for the New Westminster Police Department.

One person suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries while the three other drivers involved were taken to hospital with minor injuries. McBride Boulevard was closed for several hours as police collected evidence at the scene. It’s still unclear what caused the driver to cross the centre line or whether drugs and/or alcohol were factors. Officers with the department’s collision reconstruction team are investigating. – By Cayley Dobie

Crash cuts power to parts of New West Traffic ground to a halt on 10th Avenue Wednesday morning while crews worked to replace two damaged power poles between Eighth and 12th streets. New Westminster police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash around 6 a.m.The vehicle had crashed into a power pole, damaging two along the south side of 10th Avenue, according to New Westminster police. The driver was checked over by paramedics and determined to be uninjured; however, the damage to

the power poles was severe enough that they needed to be replaced, noted Rod Carle, general manager of electric utility for the City of New Westminster. “Two poles were hit; one belongs to the City of New West electrical, one belongs to B.C. Hydro,” Carle said. The crash initially knocked out power to about 1,000 residents in New Westminster, but crews were able to reroute some of the lines, restoring power to about half of the affected residents. – By Cayley Dobie

SMOKEY SALUTE: The anvil salute makes a big noise, and creates a bit of smoke. Residents gathered in Queen’s Park Stadium on Monday to witness the unique tradition. For more photos, visit www.newwestrecord.ca. PHOTOS JENNIFER GAUTHIER

An ancient – and loud – city tradition Using two anvils, some gunpowder and a fuse, the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery performed a New Westminster tradition that is more than 150 years old on Victoria Day. This first Victoria Day celebration took place at the Royal Engineers’ camp located, in today’s terms, on a portion of the City’s Fraserview development near Columbia Street. It has also been held at city hall. The event was held at Queen’s Park Stadium on Monday.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, May 26 7:00 pm Glenbrook North Residents’ Association Meeting NWPL, Plaskett Room 7:00 pm Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association Meeting Mount Zion Lutheran Church

Saturday, May 28 11:00 am – 5:00pm Hyack Parade & Uptown Street Festival Uptown New Westminster

Monday, May 30 1:00 pm Open Council Workshop Council Chamber 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by Regular Council Council Chamber

Saturday, June 18 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Glenbrooke North Residents’ Association Garage Sale Glenbrooke North Neighbourhood 12:00 – 3:00 pm Queensborough Children’s Festival Queensborough Community Centre

CITYPAGE 2016 EUROPEAN CHAFER MANAGEMENT

In an eﬀort to assist New Westminster home owners with European Chafer grub management the City is providing a 50% discount on the purchase of the Biological control (Nematodes) to a maximum purchase of 2 packages per home owner (one package covers approximately 750 square feet). Pick up subsidy coupons and chafer management information at the Parks and Recreation administration oﬃce (600 Eighth Street) between Monday, May 30th and Friday, June 3rd from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or Century House (620 Eighth Street) from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A limited number of coupons are available for this subsidy program. ** Picture ID and proof of residency must be presented at time of coupon pick up. Coupons are redeemable by ordering along with payment at either Mandeville Gardens or Garden Works Lougheed Centre only. Please note a watering permit, issued from the Engineering Department, is required to allow for unrestricted watering of Nematodes.

LAWN SPRINKLING REGULATIONS

Lawn sprinkling regulations are now in eﬀect from May 15 – October 15. The policy aﬀects both residential and non residential areas, and the permitted watering hours are summarized below: Residential:

Sunday, June 19 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Pier 2 Landing Westminster Pier Park, Front Street, Sapperton Landing

• Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 4 am - 9 am only • Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 4 am - 9 am only

Planning a home renovation? Rebates to support your home upgrades just got even better for local New Westminster residents!

The City of New Westminster with BC Hydro and FortisBC are excited to provide an exclusive $500 “top up” to the Home Energy Rebate Offer (HERO), making the TOTAL BONUS incentive $1,250. The $1,250 bonus allows you to bundle your home energy efficiency improvements and receive additional savings. To qualify for the top-up incentive, homeowners need to do three (3) or more qualifying upgrades: • Insulation (Attic, Wall or Basement/Crawlspace) • Draftproofing/Air Sealing • ENERGY STAR® windows and doors • ENERGY STAR® high-efficiency heating system • ENERGY STAR® water heater • ENERGY STAR® heat recovery ventilator (HRV) To find out more, contact Energy Save New West at 604.515.3818 or visit energysavenewwest.ca.

Non-residential: • Even-numbered addresses: Monday and Wednesday, 1 am - 6 am only • Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday and Thursday, 1 am - 6 am only • Both Even and Odd addresses: Friday, 4 am to 9 am 1. Newly turfed or seeded lawns may be irrigated more frequently, provided a permit stipulating conditions are first obtained from the Engineering Department. No new permits are issued for watering newly turfed or seeded lawns in Stage 3 and Stage 4. 2. Hand-watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens is not affected by the regulations at this stage. 3. Car washing using a hose equipped with a spring loaded shut-off device is permitted. 4. Residents may water their lawn with water from rain barrels outside of permitted watering hours.

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

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If you require more information, please contact Engineering Operations at 604-5264691. Thank you for your cooperation.

QUEENSBOROUGH CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 18 12:00 – 3:00 pm Queensborough Community Centre The 5th annual Queensborough Children’s festival is a fun ﬁlled family event celebrating children of all ages! Join us for interactive play, amazing entertainment such as “Music with Marnie”, craft stations, food and more! The event goes rain or shine.

RAIN BARRELS

The City of New Westminster has in stock limited quantities of rain barrels in an effort to promote water conservation at home. Available to New Westminster residents only, the rain barrels are being sold at a subsidized rate on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to one per household. 75 Gallon Rain Barrel - $75 (includes tax) Rain barrels are available now from the Engineering Operations Works Yard at 901 First Street between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Cash or cheque only. To confirm availability of stock, please contact Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691.

TREE REMOVAL PERMIT

The City of New Westminster has introduced a city-wide Urban Forest Management Strategy that will provide direction for protecting, maintaining and enhancing New Westminster’s urban forest. The Urban Forest Management Strategy also includes a new Tree Protection Bylaw that protects and regulates the removal of trees on private and City-owned land. Residents who wish to cut or remove a tree on their property must make an application and receive a permit under provision of this Bylaw. The Bylaw regulates the cutting or removal of trees on private property that measure 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter or more as measured at 1.3 m (4 feet and 3 inches) above ground level. The application fee is $75.00. The permit fees range from $50 - $150 per tree removed depending upon the site speciﬁc circumstances. For more information about the Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw, please visit newwestcity.ca/treepermit or contact the Parks and Recreation Administration Oﬃce at 604-527-4567.

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City Bin boom wakes up neighbour A building at Merivale and Dickenson streets sustained only minor damage thanks to the quick action of neighbours and New Westminster firefighters early Monday morning. Michael Couture, who lives in the area, heard a loud bang and voices outside around 2:20 a.m. on May 23, followed by sirens

and firefighters, he wrote in an email to the Record. According to deputy fire Chief John Hatch, it was the neighbours who notified fire crews of the blaze when they spotted a recycling bin engulfed in flames. “The crews responded quickly and were able to knock down the fire,” he

said. “It’s a good news story for people to be aware in that area,” Hatch added. There was no major damage to the building next to the bin.The fire department is treating the blaze as suspicious. – By Cayley Dobie

School District #40

2016 SCHOOL DISTRICT (SD40) BY-ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of New Westminster that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) School Trustee, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: SCHOOL TRUSTEE – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names

Jurisdiction of Residence

BEATTIE LALJI

New Westminster New Westminster

Dee Mary

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance Voting Opportunities will be open to all qualified electors of the City of New Westminster. Per s. 107(3) of the Local Government Act, Advance Voting opportunities are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Advance Voting Opportunities

Voting Location

Address

City Hall Council Chambers

511 Royal Avenue

Glenbrook Middle School Gymnasium

701 Park Crescent

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 (required under s. 107(1)(a) of the Local Government Act) Saturday, June 4, 2016

GENERAL VOTING DAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016 General Voting Day will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster on Saturday, June 11, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

At work: A New Westminster firefighter douses a fire in a recycling bin early Monday morning. PHOTO

MICHAEL COUTURE

Workers wanted for byelection Interested in becoming an election official? The City of New Westminster is looking for people to work during the upcoming byelection next month. Prospective election officers are expected to be courteous and helpful with the public, have effective

communication skills, be fluent in English and have a valid B.C. drivers’ license. Application forms can be found online at www.new westcity.ca/elections or at the reception desk at city hall, 511 Royal Ave. The byelection, which was called to fill the board

of education seat vacated by MaryAnn Mortensen who resigned earlier this year for unknown reasons, is scheduled for Saturday, June 11. Candidates in the running are Dee Beattie and Mary Lalji.

Voting Location

Address

Queen Elizabeth Elementary School (Gym)

921 Salter Street

Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School (Gym)

1714 Eighth Avenue

Lord Kelvin Elementary School (Gym)

1010 Hamilton Street

Ecole Qayqayt Elementary School (Gym)

85 Merivale Street

Glenbrook Middle School (Gym)

701 Park Crescent

Richard McBride Elementary School (Gym)

331 Richmond Street

Please note that voting cards are not issued to New Westminster electors for this By-election. Qualified electors are entitled to vote only once in this By-election at any one of the above locations.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Special Voting Opportunities for the 2016 School District By-Election will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the following times and locations: Voting Location

Address

Time of Vote

Royal Columbian Hospital

330 East Columbia Street

8 am to 11 am

Only qualified electors of New Westminster who are patients/residents at the above facility on the dates and times shown are eligible to vote at the special voting opportunities. Where the patient/resident is unable to attend the voting place within the facility, election officials may attend the patient for the purpose of receiving their ballot.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION AT THE TIME OF VOTING If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older; and • Canadian citizen; and • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of New Westminster at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature. The identification documents must prove identity and proof of residency in the City of New Westminster.

VETERINARY OFFICE & ANIMAL CARE (VOAC)

Non-resident property electors (NRPEs) who have not yet registered with the City will be required to bring the following:

Attend our free information session Thursday, June 2, 6-7pm Room N4309, New Westminster Campus, 700 Royal Ave. (one block from the New West SkyTrain station)

• An application to register as an NRPE (available on the City’s election website or at City Hall during regular office hours); • If more than one person owns the property, a completed consent form (available on the City’s election website or at City Hall during regular office hours) signed by the majority of owners must accompany the application; • A copy of a real property tax notice issued by the City of New Westminster; and • One document that provides evidence of identity and contains the elector’s signature.

Call 604 527 5472 to register. To receive an application package, email debowl@douglascollege.ca

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please visit our website at www.newwestcity.ca/elections or contact the Election Office at elections@newwestcity.ca or call Chief Election Officer Jan Gibson 604-527-4616 or Deputy Chief Election Officer Philip Lo at 604-527-4644.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Someone needs to be the ‘fun’ boss Is it culture wars, poor planning, sour grapes, miscommunication, poor leadership, or none or all of the above? New Westminster on one day seems to be jazzed up for just about any kind of party in our fair city – and then on another day seems to want to sit on the sidelines and hope it all sorts itself out. It’s no wonder people may be confused, and frustrated.

At one time, during the whole Hyack brouhaha of 2013-14 (ICYMI: Internal problems triggered an audit and a closer look by the city), it was suggested the city hire a “festivals coordinator” to manage festivals and special events in the city.When Greg Magirescu, the former manager of arts and cultural development in the city, parted ways with the city it was reported at the time that the position would be filled but perhaps

with a different title. It was a touchy time. Many people took it to mean the city was going to “take over” Hyack and use its resources to bolster a new position in city hall. That idea seemed to dissolve, and since then it appears that many different folks in city hall play a role in how the city supports, or doesn’t support, festivals and events in New Westminster. And it all, eventually,

comes back to city council. Recently, city council nixed a Hyack bike race, and some thought this was a continuing “culture war” against Hyack. For sure there’s still a lot of open wounds from the whole Hyack mess, but the city did say the race organizers did not get adequate support from the neighbourhood. And now, Show and Shine is off again, and the Quayside Festival has called it quits for this year, blam-

ing the city’s poor planning (having three festivals on one weekend) for making it impossible to run. A city employee did apologize to the organizer for not consulting with the organizers, but clearly the damage was done. We’re the last folks to call on the city to hire more managers. But, perhaps, now is the time for the city to rethink how it’s enabling, or disabling, city festivals and events.

Clearly there needs to be a coordinator who oversees the whole shebang. And council needs to be crystal clear on its motives for getting involved – if it even should. Festivals can be great things, but festivals that flop because of poor coordination and clumsy execution can tarnish a city’s reputation.There are plenty of examples of that – and we certainly don’t want New West to be added to that list.

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Debate heated over housing

An unusual issue will likely be front and centre in the coming election campaign, but it’s not entirely clear how – or even if – it will impact the eventual result. I’m referring to the redhot housing market in Metro Vancouver, which was probably the most talked about issue during the just-completed spring legislature session. For now, at least, few issues so clearly illustrate the philosophical differences between the B.C. Liberals and the NDP as does the debate over what action the B.C. government should take when it comes to addressing the wildly expensive housing prices that have taken root in much of the MetroVancouver area. The housing market is just that: a market. And the free enterprise coalition that is the B.C. Liberal Party is loathe to push government into intervening to any great extent in a marketplace, lest such action leads to unintended consequences. Whereas the NDP, long favourites of government intervention in the economy in all sorts of ways, is calling for a government-imposed speculation tax of two per cent, and a tax on vacant property. NDP housing critic David Eby and Finance Minister Mike de Jong clashed on the housing issue on the second-to-last day of the session last week, during debate on the spending estimates for de Jong’s ministry. Check out the recorded proceedings as it’s a good summary of the positions the parties will put before the voters next spring. Eby cites a few dozen

economists’ calls for some kind of tax on “international money” coming into the housing market and notes some have expressed fear the insanely expensive housing prices mean companies can’t attract employees to live here, which can eventually have a big negative impact on the local economy. Eby wants the government to take aggressive action against foreign purchasers who may not even be living here, and has accused de Jong and the B.C. Liberal government of essentially doing nothing on the file. But de Jong’s main counterpunch is that there is a lack of firm data on just who exactly is buying property and where they originate from. He maintains without that hard information, it’s dangerous to conclude that foreign investors are solely to blame for escalating housing prices. De Jong also insists that increasing the supply of housing is the key to solving the problem. The NDP is clearly betting its demand for direct government intervention is an appealing message, but remember that older people (many of whom own homes and are now sitting on proverbial gold mines) tend to vote in far greater numbers than a younger crowd frustrated about not being able to get into the market. Housing has never been a dominant issue in B.C. elections.We’ll find out in less than a year from now whether that still holds true. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Pattullo traffic night mare An old brown mare decided to kick off NewYear’s Day with a traffic-stopping gallop around New West in January. First spotted on 20th Street and Sixth Avenue, the 20-year-old horse hoofed it clear across the city before police managed to tail it into Queen’s Park. Police cars, however, were no match for the agile equine, and the animal galloped onto the Pattullo Bridge, nearly colliding with a new Dodge van, before officers were able to lasso it and tie it down in a nearby backyard.

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Opinion INBOX

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Compromise needed for high school project

Still no word from gov’t on new NWSS

Dear Editor: Re: “Chiefs call for school to be built on another site,” Record, Thursday, May 5. The vital phrase in this article is “…without adequate consultation.” There does need to be consultation, compromise and listening to all sides concerned. There is no need for an Orwellian war in a perpetual stalemate. This issue has been ongoing for literally generations. It is unfortunate that bad things were done in the past, showing no respect, but there is no way to change the past, and it is certainly not desirable to live in the past for the whole 21st century. Something appropriate and respectful, then a necessary move to the future is better for the whole community. They have so much to lose. Instead of self-important and self-righteous diatribes flying in all directions, our whole community needs compromise and listening. It has been over 30 years. A lucid, rational debate is better than fleeing from discussion and seeking outside factions for reinforcements. That implies merely an admission of weakness. The best argument was written by Susie Poulsen: “The cemetery should be decommissioned properly and respectfully. A memorial should be erected... in the form of a double gymnasium for the entire school, community and the City of New West. The gymnasium can be named after any notable persons or groups and a historical memorial gallery can be created in the lobby outside the gymnasiums in their honour…” (Facebook, Record, Thursday, May 12). That is a splendid example of a thoughtful, considerate compromise, but who is listening? After over 30 years of consideration, no other feasible site has been found. Better education is what needs to be done. The consequences of doing nothing more are too serious, and the whole community has so much to lose. Terry Hilmar, New Westminster

Keep Quay fest alive Dear Editor What a crying shame that the City of New Westminster is unwilling to work with the Quayside Community Board and support the Quayside Boardwalk Festival. I have seen this self-funded event evolve from 12 tables at the Rialto to hundreds of tables spanning the entire length of the boardwalk and including three music stages, drawing over 10,000 visitors to our city. In recent years, the city in its wisdom has added a food truck festival to the late afternoon and early evening on the same day. For Mayor Jonathan Cote to suggest that everyone gets to the Quayside event via public transit is ridiculous. Vendors and service providers are unable to utilize public transit to bring their wares to the event and many of the customers are unable to transport goods acquired by public transit. The Quayside festival has been held on the third Saturday in August for the last nine years in a row and parking at the market and on the street is critical for the event. Now that festival organizers have indicated they would like to hold the 10th anniversary of the Quayside Festival on Saturday Aug. 19, 2017, will Mayor Cote kindly agree to not hold nor approve any conflicting events in the morning and early afternoon that day? Surely 15 months advanced notice should be sufficient for Mayor Cote, council and the city to ensure there are no conflicting events. Brian Allen, New Westminster

Amanda Van Garderen If it’s the ministry’s number one priority, then why did Surrey get approval for two new schools this week, while we still await word? Michelle Kent Interesting how after Surrey was on the news they’re getting the new school while New Westminster is on the back burner Amanda Van Garderen Again..... Dave Lundy I’ve given people the idea that if you want a new NWSS you need to go outside the riding and lobby LIberal MLAs to accomplish this. And if they’re not onside, then you need to work to unseat them. New West is in reality a stronghold for the NDP. Largely through good representation has this occurred. So signing petitions and sending them off to Victoria to find the shredder bin (because Clark’s not going to bother listening in an election year to a riding she has no hope in hell of winning.) isn’t going to do anything. Nothing but a change in government next year will achieve what the parents of New West want. To do that, you have to knock off some surrey MLAs of Liberal persuasion. Polak, Cadieux are two that might be ripe. But then Clark just delivered some goodies for them to help them out. As cabinet minsters both have been abject failures. But I guess you have to be nicer to them at first when lobbying on this issue. If they refuse to get behind the new school.. then people need to mobilize against them, even though its Surrey and not New West. Sorry but petition time ended a long time ago. People who say that this issue transcends politics have their heads somewhere other than in reality. You have to get political to get this done. And with respect signing petitions isn’t enough. And no electing a Liberal MLA wouldn’t do it in New West. Last one we had did nothing on the file at all... and was so highly regarded... she was out in 2005 talking about how much the BC LIberals cared about health care... while Campbell started the wrecking ball on St. Marys. LMAO. Amanda Van Garderen Totally agree.

Are there too many events in NewWest? @CanSpice No! Nowhere near too many events. @jenarbo there are lots but not everything is for everyone and no one should expect exclusivity. Ever. @mparks3 NO! One can never have enough of festivals & events... the more the merrier...

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Festival overload in city? Continued from page 1 removal of the parkade – only skims the surface of the possible logistical nightmare foreseen with the addition of the Piknic Electronic at Pier Park,” he said in a press release. “With a purported 90,000 attendees at the food truck event, an attendance of 10,000 at the Quayside Community Board’s Boardwalk Festival and Sale, and now an estimated 4,200 to attend the Piknic Elektronic, that’s 104,200 people – nearly twice the entire population of New Westminster – in this compact and highly disrupted area.” Crosty said he’s already in talks with city staff about coming up with potential parking remedies so the festival can be held again next year, but he couldn’t leave performers and vendors hanging in case a solution couldn’t be found in time for this year. “I just don’t see the experience as being a positive one and I want the city

to be presented in its best light,” he said. “The numbers and the logistics didn’t line up this year. It’s going to make it all that much better next year.We will resolve some of the outstanding issues.”

We just got our kids’ zone working last year The Quayside Festival and Sale has always been held on the opening weekend of the PNE when no other festivals were held in New West, but Crosty said he’d be willing to consider a new date in the future. Someone suggested the event be scaled back this year to be a community garage sale, but that wasn’t something Crosty wanted to do for the 10th annual event.

“The reason why we have up to 10,000 people attending the event is they come for the experience,” he said. “It’s relaxing, it’s tranquil. We have bands.We just got our kids’ zone working last year.” Last November, one of the organizers of the 12th Street Music Festival expressed concern about the “mischaracterizations” of its festival as being like a block party, rather than an event that has attracted Junoaward winning musicians and top music professionals in Vancouver. Similarly, Crosty is irked with suggestions the festival is “just a garage sale,” noting it’s drawn thousands of visitors to the waterfront in past years, created business for shops at River Market in the downtown, raised money for local charities and kept thousands of items out of landfills. The Record could not reach city officials for comment by deadline.

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she said. “So it’s a decision week this week with what happens from this point forward.” TransLink predicted 60 per cent of motorists would continue to use the Pattullo Bridge, and that’s proven to be correct, Leblanc said. “Our strategy has been to reinforce the existing regulations,” she said. “We have

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As work continues on the rehab of the Pattullo Bridge, another closure is in store for the span. The bridge, which has been cut down to one lane in each direction since the beginning of May, will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. on Friday, May 27 until 5 a.m. on Monday. As part of the work that’s running until the beginning of October, the bridge will be closed to all traffic two nights a week and one weekend a month to give crews additional time and space to get work done as quickly as possible. In order to carry out rehabilitation work on the deck of the Pattullo Bridge, several closures are planned for the span until early October. The City of New West-

been trying not to introduce anything new. Having said that, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that when we regroup this week if we are seeing things happen because of shortcutting traffic that warrants a short-term restriction that isn’t currently in place we are not going to rule that out.” Because New Westminster is such a “constrained” city, Leblanc said that when traffic is pinched in one location, something generally happens elsewhere in the traffic network. “But for the most part, we haven’t seen the significant queuing that was modelled initially,” she added. “We have seen some queuing and we have seen enough to warrant having traffic control people out and doing some monitoring, but it isn’t as bad as what was predicted.”

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minster has been monitoring traffic impacts on local neighbourhoods as a result of work being done on the Pattullo Bridge. “We are seeing about 30,000 less vehicles a day using the Pattullo Bridge,” said Lisa Leblanc, the city’s transportation manager. “Although there is still queuing that is happening because it’s only one lane in each direction, there is actually less traffic volume going through the city.” Leblanc said the city has received some very positive feedback from residents about the traffic management initiatives put in place to manage motorists who are trying to rat run through neighbourhoods.Traffic control people will continue to monitor the situation. “We will have some traffic counts done and we are going to be reviewing data to see how things have changed from before the re-

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The Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary is hoping to find some fresh blood for programs aimed at helping patients and their families. The auxiliary needs volunteers for the gift shop and lotto booth in Royal Columbian Hospital, as well as the New toYou thrift store just down the road on East Columbia Street. “We need volunteers desperately,” said Marlene Braidwood, president of the Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary. “We have been around for 103 years, but we do need to get more help for a couple of our venues.” Along with the hospital’s community volunteer program, members of the auxiliary help the hospital by volunteering at three venues and offering services for patients and their families. “If we could get one shift a week, we’d be happy. Depending on where they are, it could be four hours, max-

imum five hours.We are a lot of old people – we are trying to get some younger blood,” Braidwood said. “We will try and work around them, and we will train them.The lotto booth is lots of fun. It’s easy to do once they are trained.” The auxiliary raises money to buy equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital. “They send us a list of what they need,” Braidwood said. “Generally, it’s equipment that is not funded by Fraser Health or, if it is funded, the stuff is old or needs to be updated.” The Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary also provides “patient comfort” services, which includes supplying items patients may need when they’re being discharged, such as clothing, shoes or vouchers for bus or cab rides home. It also offers packs for children who come into the emergency ward with their families. “It’s a long wait, as you can well imagine,” Braid-

Help wanted: A volunteer holds down at the fort at the Royal Columbian Hospital gift shop. The Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary is in dire need of volunteers for the gift shop and lotto booth at RCH, as well as its New To You thrift store on East Columbia Street. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

wood said. “We have started providing packs for children.We put crayons and sheets for them to draw. Everything is new and packaged.We have little bears for

the little children. It’s something to cuddle and hold. We put in anything we can find.We have only been doing this for a year, and it has just grown. It has been so

well received that we can’t keep up.” Anyone interested in volunteering for the auxiliary can call the Royal Columbian Hospital volunteer re-

source office at 604-5204237 or apply online at www.fraserhealth.ca/aboutus/volunteer/.

New Westminster aims to be bee friendly By Theresa McManus

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New Westminster is sweet on the honeybee. The City of New Westminster has proclaimed May 29 to be the Day of the Honeybee in New Westminster – a day aimed at bringing attention to the health

and well-being of the honeybee. Leanne Buhler, manager of the Honeybee Centre in Surrey, said honeybees are an important part of the ecosystem and are responsible for pollinating one-third of food consumed but have been threatened by environmental changes and in-

creasingly intensive farming practices needed to feed the population. “This is certainly going to be a serious environmental problem,” said Coun. Lorrie Williams. “I don’t think the world is aware yet of the importance of the honeybee for food production.” Williams said she’d love

for New Westminster to become a “bee friendly city” and suggested council refer the issue to the city’s environment coordinator. Buhler said the Day of the Honeybee is an opportunity to bring education and inspiration to others about the issue and to discuss ways people can help honeybees.

“Plant a bee-friendly garden,” she said of her number 1 tip. “What that means is planting a variety of plants and foliage that will bloom throughout the year – as early as possible in the spring and all the way to the latest possible date in the fall.That gives the bees tons of food to drink throughout

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Community The day of the honeybee is coming Continued from page 11 cut the dandelions.That’s because it’s the first food,” she said. “Oftentimes bees are very, very weak at the beginning of the season. If they come out and they’ve only got so much effort to go and find food, if they can’t find those dandelions within a certain distance, it may mean life or death for the colony.They really are important.” New Westminster resident John Gibeau founded the Honeybee Centre, which provides products and services related to beekeeping, as well as a visitor centre and retail store. The Day of the Honeybee is part of the Honeybee Centre’s new community bee garden project, said Buhler of the project being offered in Surrey but applicable to other cities. “What we are doing is bringing 10-by-10 garden plots and setting them up around the City of Surrey on private and public properties.They are planted full of seasonal foliage – something that grows throughout the season. Each garden has two honeybee colonies and a variety of nesting materials for native pollinators like mason bees and bumblebees,” she told the Record. “Our goal is to put 100 colonies in the City of Surrey to pollinate the local flowers and also to provide education and connect different

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Without bees, pollination would be difficult and timeconsuming.

! A typical honeybee colony has 50,000 to 80,000 bees. A fully fertile queen bee lives four to seven years, compared to about 45 days for a worker bee.

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SPROTT SAYS MUCHAS GRACIAS Business folks from around the Royal City gathered at Sprott Shaw College last week for an evening networking event in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The Thursday, May 19 event was hosted by Sprott Shaw College’s New Westminster campus as a thank you (or, in keeping with the theme, ‘muchas gracias’)

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When you think of the major players in the compact-car category, the Elantra stands tall alongside the Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. How it reached this level is a testament to Hyundai’s spare-no-effort approach to designing and building a vehicle that is larger than it looks, provides more creature comforts than you would expect and offers plenty of driving enjoyment. Hyundai has also proven that it’s fearless when it comes to reengineering one of its top sellers. With each successive Elantra, the automaker has carried over little if anything from previous iterations and that certainly goes for the sixth-generation model that’s now on sale. Although the car’s key dimensions have changed little from the previous model, the sheetmetal is quite different. The prominent hexagonal grille follows the same pattern as the mid-size Sonata, while the doors, fenders and rear deck are more subtly shaped. The Elantra’s newfound conservatism is in stark contrast to the past design brashness. It’s as if the car is aging at least as gracefully as its customer base. There’s certainly nothing old about the Elantra’s interior that eschews the exaggerated dashboard for a more straightforward and grownup appearance. It’s an effect that Toyota uses to its advantage and

one that Hyundai seems to be emulating. For passengers, a reshaping of the seats has yielded a bit more cabin space, although the newfor-2016 Honda Civic reigns supreme in this regard while the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 also provide greater personal room. A redesign of the Elantra’s platform has led to a stronger and stiffer body structure. It’s also lighter and, along with an all-new rear suspension, is designed to deliver a better driving experience plus added comfort and quietness for passengers. The new Elantra brings with it a choice of two new engines that stress fuel economy over raw performance. The new base unit is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder that puts out 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This replaces the 145-horsepower 1.8-litre four-cylinder. The 2.0 can be connected to a six-speed manual transmission (but only for the base model), or an available six-speed automatic. Optional - and available a few months after launch - is a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder that makes just 128 horsepower, but spools out 156 pound-feet of torque. This powerplant is exclusive to the Elantra Eco and comes with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The Turbo delivers the most torque of the two engines and will likely also consume the least amount of fuel, although the numbers are not yet available. Meanwhile, the 2.0

is rated at 8.3 l/100 km in the city and 6.4 on the highway, which is competitive, but not tops in class. With either powerplant, you can get Hyundai’s Drive Mode Select that has Eco, Normal and Sport settings. Elantra base pricing has increased only slightly from before and starts at $17,700, including destination charges. For that you get the L model equipped with just the basics plus heated front seats. The LE comes with air conditioning and the automatic transmission, while the GL adds an 18-centimetre touch-screen display, rearview camera and added active safety equipment. GL highlights include a power sunroof, pushbutton start and hands-free trunk opening, with the GLS getting leather seats, power driver’s seat and a navigation system as standard. At the top of the Elantra pecking order, the Ultimate receives a number of advanced crash-avoiding technologies plus adaptive headlights that pivot as the vehicle turns. The Eco’s standard and optional content is not yet known, but will likely approximate that of the Limited. The new Elantra might appear more buttoned-down than before, but it’s consistent with the kind of quality image that other modestly priced vehicles are projecting.

What you should know 2017 Hyundai Elantra Type: Engine (hp):

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Transmissions: Six-speed manual; six-speed automatic (opt.); seven-speed automatic (1.4)

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! Relaxing Yoga is a slow, relaxing yoga class that will help you let go of the stresses of the mind and body. It’s on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. (July 5 to Aug. 9)

! Bring a Friend Month. The Century House Associa!on is sponsoring Bring a Friend Month in June. Members who bring a friend, who is not a Century House member, to any ac!vity during the month of June will have their name (and their friend’s name, too) entered into a weekly draw.

! Basic Digital Photography will teach seniors photography basics and how to use their DSLR or other cameras, how to import pictures to their computer and how to edit them and put them in electronic albums and slideshows. It’s taking place on Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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The ability to drive gives seniors the freedom to do what they want, when they want ing or stopping driving when the !me is right. “The ability to drive gives seniors the freedom to do what they want, when they want – and we want to respect that independence,” said Dennis Fancy, franchise owner of the Home Instead Senior Care o&ce in Burna-

by. “Proac!vely talking about driving with seniors allows them to take an ac!ve role in deciding when and why their driving should be reduced or eliminated.” A recent survey by Home Instead Inc. found that 95 per cent of seniors surveyed haven’t talked to their loved ones about driving. Nearly 31 per cent said a recommenda!on from family or friends about transi!oning from driving would make them reconsider driving. While many seniors aged 70 or older are able to drive safely, Home Instead said it’s cri!cal for families to have a plan in place before a medical or cogni!ve condi!on makes it

unsafe for their loved one to get behind the wheel. “Physical and cogni!ve changes, such as those caused by Alzheimer’s disease, change in vision or medica!on usage, can put older adults in jeopardy on the road,” said Scold Davis. “Many drivers can con!nue to drive safely as they get older, but it’s important for families to work with their loved one to create a roadmap that explores new technologies and solu!ons, while planning ahead. The solu!on may not be to stop driving completely, but could include adding senior-friendly safety features to the car or taking a safety class.” Caregivers can look for sev-

eral poten!al warning signs that their senior may be losing the conadence or ability to drive, such as unexplained dents, trouble turning to see when backing up, increase agita!on while driving and riding the brake. “We o"en receive calls from families a"er an incident occurs behind the wheel. This may be a sign their loved one needs assistance maintaining their independence in and outside of the home,” Fancy said. “Our hope is that by having these discussions and knowing the poten!al warning signs in advance, we can help ensure seniors and their families stay safe and independent on their terms.”

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This is always an interesting week in New Westminster.The Victoria Day salute by the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery begins the week; May Day festivities happen midweek; and the Hyack Parade caps it off on the weekend. This community has always loved parades, from our earliest years to today. In 1871 the parade was not very big, but the fire brigade’s vehicle, the Fire King, was definitely a highlight. Members of the brigade obviously saw that it was suitably dressed for the day, especially for its short trip to the cricket ground. Part of early May Days involved leading a large group of citizens from the centre of this growing town to the “green” or cricket ground, which had been levelled and prepared for sports, gatherings and ceremonies. Newspaper accounts of the day tell us that a horse-drawn wagon, car-

riage or coach was often used (they were probably all much the same) and in 1876 it was referred to as a “triumphal car.” It’s important to remember in those early days, the Fire King, whether it was going to a fire or transporting a May Queen, was pulled by members of the fire brigade, not by horses. On another May Day – in 1873 – the festivities were held on the lawn of Government House and the Fraser River was the “road” used.That year, the formal groups that were the May Day suites embarked in two boats from the city’s waterfront, with the May Queen’s boat being referred to as “her majesty’s gondola,” and were rowed upstream to the landing at Sapperton.When they arrived, they walked up to Government House where there was a proper throne and May Pole.The rest of the community, coming over from the town, walked to join the fun. In the 1876 event, a

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Are you a new parent with a newborn baby and not sure what to do with the child when they’re not crying or sleeping? The Children’s department at the New Westminster Public Library can help you entertain your child and help develop early literacy skills for your newborn. Babies under one year of age are sponges for learning. They listen to everything you say and it’s important for them to hear different words, songs and rhymes to help develop their language skills. Babytime will return to the library’s main branch from July 8 through Aug. 19, on Friday mornings from 10:30 to 11 a.m. This is a special storytime for children aged 0 to 23 months that includes songs,

stories and rhymes and it’s also a chance for parents to learn how to interact with their little ones.

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Parents with newborns can also take advantage of the library’s newborn baby kits. Each kit has a music CD, a board book and some literature to guide parents of new babies in sharing books with their infants and toddlers. Stop by and ask about one! Babies also need touch and movement.They need an opportunity to play with their fingers, move their

arms and legs, and cuddle. Our children’s librarians can help you choose the right book or CD for your baby, even your newborns. Look for books or songs that encourage any interaction between the parent or caregiver and the baby, such as cuddling or pointing to body parts. The book Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox is a great read for babies; it has rhymes, different ethnicities, repetition and an opportunity for parents to play with their own babies and their little fingers and toes. If you’re just home from the hospital and wondering what to do with your little bundle of joy, visit the New Westminster Public Library, and let us help you become your child’s first teacher and entertainer.

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One of the most common signs of sleep apnea is loud and chronic snoring. Others may witness stops in the breathing, gasping, choking, and snorting. People with sleep apnea often feel sleepiness and fatigue during the day. Some people ﬁnd that they have poor memory and concentration. Some feel irritable, depressed, or have mood swings. Other common symptoms of sleep apnea include frequent awakenings, morning headaches, feeling exhausted in the morning, restless sleep, restless legs, insomnia, night sweats, and waking with a dry mouth or sore throat. Common signs and symptoms for children with sleep apnea include bedwetting, night terrors, hyperactivity, poor school performance, and behavioural problems. JESSICA CHUM BSC. RRT

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ision is our most precious sense - 80 per cent of all impressions from our environment come from our eyes. FYidoctors (formerly Family Eyecare Centre) believes in helping people to experience all life has to offer with all-inclusive eye care for the whole family. They provide comprehensive eye examinations for adults and children - from babies to seniors - to diagnose and treat vision problems and eye diseases; and offer an extensive selection of eyeglass frames, sunglasses and state-of-the-art lenses, safety and sport specific eyewear, and the latest in contact lenses (with a special interest in difficult fits). New patients are always welcome! Who are the members of this caring and fun-loving team? Staff and doctors hail from a wide range of backgrounds, including Europe, the Caribbean, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and North America. Languages spoken include English, French, Spanish, German, Cantonese, Korean, Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati and Kacchi. In addition, all the doctors are women! The clinic has been serving the people of New Westminster since the 1950s under the guidance of various optometrists over the years. In 2008 it became a founding partner of FYidoctors – now Canada’s largest eye care provider. This unique model is simple. They combine the passion and personalized care offered by independent practitioners, with the clout and pricing of a large corporation. For patients this means a winning combination of quality and value. For eye doctors it means not having to compromise on quality of care. FYidoctors believes in giving back to the community. Their contributions are numerous and varied, reflecting the changing needs of New Westminster’s individuals and organizations. Currently they participate in programs that offer eye exams and free eyeglasses to young children; regularly support Monarch Place, a transition house for women and children fleeing violence; provide eye exams to the homeless and new immigrants; host dozens of eye health presentations annually to local pre-schools, daycares and ‘Baby Talks’ to new moms at several locations; and donate to many local and international fundraisers.

My veterinarian is recommending stool testing. I don’t see any worms in the stool so is this necessary?

Stool samples are sent to a laboratory where a pathologist checks the sample under a DR. MANJU ARORA microscope. Stool parasites in our area include roundworm eggs, tapeworm eggs, hookworm eggs, Giardia (‘beaver fever’), and coccidia. All of these parasites can infect humans and stool sampling should be done routinely. Tablet dewormers do not kill parasites other than worms, so it is important to check for other infections. A dog can have a stool infection and not act sick. Worm eggs are microscopic and are not visible in the stool. The actual worms will not be visible in the stool unless there is a very large worm burden and then they can appear in the stool or vomit.

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What happens if I don’t moisturize?

Leaving moisturizer out of your routine today could lead to deeper wrinkles later on. When the skin barrier is compromised, which is what we see when it becomes dry, KATIE MARSHALL there’s actually a low-grade chronic inﬂammation that occurs in the skin. Low levels of ongoing inﬂammation ultimately lead to a breakdown of collagen and accelerated aging. Even if your skin type tends to be normal to oily, using a high-quality moisturizer on a regular basis can be the key to improving the way your skin looks and feels. The purpose of any moisturizer is to seal in moisture and to hold water in the skin, keeping your skin supple and smooth. Anti-aging moisturizers are all the rage because not only do they help moisturize skin but they also work to prevent wrinkles and improve cell turnover, resulting in fresher and younger looking skin.

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When can I get a bionic eye?

Bionic eye implants are no longer a science-ﬁction fantasy. There are two types of bionic implants being investigated – retinal implants for those with vision loss from eye disease, and advanced lens DR. BRENDA HORNER implants for patients with healthy eyes. The former is already being used experimentally in Europe for patients with vision-threatening diseases. The latter is an invention by British Columbia optometrist Dr. Garth Webb, who claims that his implant will allow patients to see better than 20/20 at all distances without glasses or contacts. The timeline for commercial approval of this exciting innovation is uncertain, but may be years away as rigorous safety and efﬁcacy testing is required. In the meantime, see your Doctor of Optometry for information on current vision correction options, including laser eye surgery, contact lenses, or ‘old-fashioned’ eyeglasses.

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Blinds are practical window treatment option for your home or office. Available in a variety of styles, colors, patterns and light diffusing options. 1) Privacy: Depending on the type of fabric chosen blinds can MICHELLE BERNIER be 100% room darkening or have degrees of opaqueness to allow in natural light and keep our harmful UV rays. 2) Light control: Blinds are able to filter out partial light from the room. The end result is a soothing natural white light which lightens up your space. 3) Visually: Visually appealing in many styles and patterns, they can take the place of drapery but also be used with drapery or drapery panels to soften the look of a window. At Design With Confidence we offer our in-home blind and shutter consultation free of charge. 30% discount on all blinds for the month of June 2016 Call today to book your appointment!

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