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Police want charges in drug death

Teenager bought drugs from dealer at NewWest SkyTrain station

By Cayley Dobie and Cornelia Naylor

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New Westminster police are recommending drug-dealing charges against a youth after the overdose death of a 13-year-old Port Coquitlam girl last month.

The incident happened on July 15.

Two girls, a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old, bought MDMA from a drug dealer at the 22nd Street SkyTrain station at about 7 p.m., according to police.

They began consuming the drug, orally in powdered form, before boarding a bus home to Port Coquitlam, police said.

Some time after they arrived and left the bus, the 13-year-old went into medical distress, and a passerby called 911.

The teen was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital, where she died.

A toxicology report confirmed the girl died of a lethal overdose of MDMA, according to police, with no evidence of fentanyl.

The 16-year-old, who also consumed the drug, did not suffer the Continued on page 10

POLITICAL PULL: Mayor Jonathan Cote and Lori Mayhew, president of the New Westminster and District Labour Council, face off over a Hyacks-orange

gauntlet in anticipation of the annual Hyacks Homecoming tug-of-war competition. Team Union has defeated Team City Hall for the past two years at the annual event, which returns as part of the Homecoming fun on Sept. 8 at Mercer Stadium. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

City mayor takes on ‘Team Union’

By Don Hauka

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The gloves are off and the gauntlet has been thrown down in the turf war to see who has the most pull in New Westminster at Hyacks Homecoming 2017.

New Westminster and District Labour Council president Lori Mayhew challenged Mayor Jonathan Cote to another showdown in the annual Homecoming tug-of-war competition Tuesday at city hall. Mayhew threw down a Hyacks-orange gauntlet in the parking lot behind the hall at high noon and a little good-natured tug-of-war trash-talk for

good measure.

“We expect to three-peat,” said Mayhew.

“The tug-of-war trophy will be Homecoming all right – right back to our offices.”

Mayhew’s Team Union (a.k.a. More Than They Bargained For) has defeated Cote’s Team City Hall (New West City Haulers) two years running in Homecoming’s F.G. Richards Sr. Memorial Tug-of-War Competition and is looking for a three-peat.

Cote accepted the challenge with a warning that Team Union had better have their collective act together.

“Bring it on!” said Cote. “I think this year Team Union will have to start bargaining…

for mercy!”

The tug-of-war competition is sponsored by the New Westminster Fire and Emergency Services Department and named after the Royal City’s first fire chief, F.G. Richards Sr., the original Hyack. It’s part of the 15th edition of Hyacks’ Football Homecoming, Sept.

8 at Mercer Stadium.

The theme of this year’s Homecoming is 15Years Long and Still Going Strong! It will feature family-friendly fun events starting at 4 p.m. with the alumni flag football game, the game ball delivery by skydivers dropping in from above and a drumline band for halftime entertainment.

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PUPPY LOVE: Doggy Fun Day, held Sunday, Aug. 27 at Queen’s Park, had a lot of tails wagging. Clockwise from above: Lucia Barden puts George through his tricks; Ben Barges and Grooster took third place in the dog and master look-alike contest; Melanie Fontana, left, and Sylvia Fuller and their canine companions Mara and Lily competed in the four-plus-eight legs race; Julie Schwark shows off Rikki’s tricks – the duo took home several prizes; Ruby enjoys her cool sunglasses. PHOTOS ROB KRUYT

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Parent looks for support to hire bus Private bus would drive students living west of Sixth or at the Quay who go to Qayqayt or Glenbrook

By Cayley Dobie

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A New Westminster mom is hoping to drum up enough interest to start a private bus service for students living on the west side of the city.

Serena Trachta, co-chair of the École Qayqayt Elementary School parent advisory council (PAC), wants to organize a bus for kids who attend Qayqayt and École Glenbrook Middle School and live west of

Sixth Street.

Last year, the PAC at Fraser River Middle School hired a bus to pick up kids from the West End and bring them to the school on Eighth Street.The service was partially subsidized by a grant from the City of New Westminster, but this year, no grant was offered, so organizers decided to cancel the service as there were not enough registrants to make it cost-effective.

“Now we have quite a few kids from the west side

who are not conveniently able to get to Fraser River, and I’m getting more emails from parents that live west of Sixth or so, at the Quay or the west side that are trying to get to Qayqayt or Glenbrook for French immersion,”Trachta said.

Her goal is to try and round up everyone who is interested in a bus service before Labour Day.The service would drop kids off at Fraser River Middle, Qayqayt Elementary and

Glenbrook Middle schools.

She needs between 50 and 54 students to keep costs to about $75 a month per student,Trachta added.

Because of the small geographical size of New Westminster, the school district doesn’t receive funding for buses to and from school, but that doesn’t mean the issue hasn’t been discussed.

During the last school year, trustee Mary Lalji asked district staff to look into the viability of a bus service from Queensbor-

ough to the high school.

Questionnaires were sent to families in the ’Boro, but a low response rate put the project on hold. A second questionnaire will be sent to Queensborough families in the fall, but this time, it’ll be available in multiple languages to try and increase the number of completed surveys that are returned.

If they can’t get enough kids to make the Fraser-Qayqayt-Glenbrook cost-effective, they might look into starting a walking or biking

bus – that’s when a few parents lead a group of kids to and from the school,Trachta said.

“I’m just trying to reach out,” she said. “If anybody is interested in getting to Fraser River, Glenbrook and Qayqayt from the west side, contact me.”

Trachta can be reached at chair@qqpac.ca. She is asking anyone who is interested in the service to contact her before the long weekend.

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City

Premier loses bet He’ll trade in his green Shamrocks jersey for a red Salmonbellies jersey

Premier shooter: B.C. Premier John Horgan, supported

by New West NDP MLA Judy Darcy, shoots off the T-shirt gun into the crowd during an intermission of Game 5 of the Western Lacrosse Association final between the New Westminster Salmonbellies and the Victoria Shamrocks at Queen’s Park Arena on Sunday. Horgan is a fan of the Shamrocks but will have to wear a ’Bellies jersey in the legislature as part of a bet with Darcy because New West won the best-of-seven series 4-1.

By Theresa McManus

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Premier John Horgan will soon be sporting a New Westminster Salmonbellies jersey in the B.C. legislature.

Horgan, a longtime lacrosse fan, was rooting for his hometown Victoria Shamrocks to topple the ’Bellies in the Western Lacrosse Association final.

He attended Game 5 between the Salmonbellies and Shamrocks at Queen’s Park Arena Sunday night, when the ’Bellies captured the WLA title after taking the series four games to one.

As part of a bet with New Westminster NDP MLA Judy Darcy, Horgan will now have to trade in his trusty Shamrocks jersey and wear a Salmonbellies jersey in the legislature.

“He did have to watch his team bow out of the playoffs,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “I think the premier might be our good luck charm – we might

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Artist Vera Sidorova’s work will be on display during the month of September at the library.

Inspired by classical masterpieces and contemporary urban sketches, Vera Sidorova’s exhibit focuses on Italian cityscapes. Using a mixed media approach, she combines acrylic, watercolour, and ink techniques to capture the unique moods and styles of each city she paints.

have to bring him back for a future game. He will have to wear a proper jersey this time, that’s for sure.”

The City of New Westminster has accepted an invitation from the New Westminster Senior Salmonbellies Lacrosse Cub to participate in hosting a Mann Cup luncheon and press conference on Sept. 7 at Queen’s Park Arena. Following a luncheon on the wooden floor at Queen’s Park Arena, the teams competing in the national championship will be introduced at a press conference.

“I think it’s important to note the winningest lacrosse team in history, the New Westminster Salmonbellies, are once again going to challenge for the most elusive trophy in sports, the solid gold Mann Cup,” said Coun.

Chuck Puchmayr. “Congratulations to all the New Westminster Salmonbellies and all the team’s associates that work so hard to put this team together.”

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:00 - 7:30 pm Centennial Community Centre, River Room Please drop in for the final open house and help us shape transportation in Massey-Victory Heights. Join us to review the recommendations for walking, cycling, transit, traffic calming, road network and parking changes in your neighbourhood. Your feedback will help shape the final plan.

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City Q2Q ferry service will be reviewed this fall Theresa McManus

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Hundreds of people have been sailing between Queensborough and the Quay each weekend on the Q2Q ferry.

Since more than 3,600 trips were taken on the ferry’s inaugural run on the B.C. Day long weekend, residents have been making 300 to 400 trips on Friday evenings in August and 800 to 1,000 trips on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays.The 40-passenger ferry service will continue to be offered on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays in September.

Last fall, the city decided to explore the idea of offering a ferry service between the Queensborough and Quayside neighbourhoods, after determining the cost of building a pedestrian/cyclist overpass between the two neighbourhoods would cost $39.1 million and be too costly to build.The city

included $500,000 in this year’s budget to operate a limited pilot program on weekends.

A staff report states that the Q2Q ferry isn’t intended to be a full-trial service, as it’s only operating on weekends for two months and doesn’t support commuters.

“It has exposed the public to a ferry connection between Queensborough and the Quayside/downtown neighbourhoods and provided the city with necessary terminal infrastructure and experience in operating a ferry service,” said the report. “The service is also supporting tourism in the peak summer period, and customer surveys during the demonstration period will be used to determine the demand for the expansion of service in the future.”

The staff report notes that initial feedback indicates there’s been a “noticeable increase” in the number of Queensborough resi-

dents patronizing businesses in the downtown and at the Quay, and a “significant number” of passengers discovering Queensborough’s recreational and commercial amenities.

According to the city, the vast majority of respondents have been “highly enthusiastic” about the service and want it to continue, but some concerns have been raised about the lack of integration with TransLink’s Compass card system, noise and emissions from the ferry and the lack of full accessibility on the Q2Q ramps, docks and ferry.

“Work has now begun to identify measures to support accessibility should the service be extended,” said a staff report to council.

Once the trial period has ended, city staff will compile and analyze passenger feedback and report to council on future ferry service options in October.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Unions are fighting an uphill battle

Unions are under a lot of pressure today.

It’s not that it’s ever been an easy ride for unions. In fact, the history of working people fighting for rights in the workplace is full of stories of people losing their jobs – and even their lives – just because they believed workers should be treated fairly.

Nowadays, unions face globalization, an aging union membership, an eco-

nomic marketplace that is cutthroat for workers and a new generation of workers who are being told that they are simply lucky to have a job.

Not surprisingly, statistics show a declining union membership: in B.C. in 1997 the unionization rate was 36 per cent, in 2005 33 per cent, and 31 per cent in 2012.There’s no reason to believe the last five years have seen a sea

of change in the rate of unionization.

Stories of union workers striking and winning big pay hikes, pensions and more vacations have become tales told around campfires by elders.

Workers now often have to strike just to save what they’ve bargained for over previous decades. A company merely bringing up the subject of clawbacks used to be reason enough

for unions to take a strike vote. But now companies not only expect to discuss clawbacks on everything from vacations to healthcare benefits but they expect to achieve such goals.

This not only sends a clear message to a company’s own union employees, but it also sends a message to other potential union members. And the lesson is pretty clear: If you decide to join a union, don’t think

you’ll get a plump, or even fair, collective agreement without a fight.

Thankfully, for unions, there’s still enough companies that take workers for granted to ensure new union certifications.The old saying, “unions don’t build unions, bad management does” is still true today.

Fair treatment and job security are often just as important as a raise for

today’s workers.Young workers are finding that a nice paycheque doesn’t make up for unlimited unpaid overtime and a lack of work-life balance. And then there’s the principles involved in unions: solidarity and a belief that everyone deserves a fair shake and equal treatment. For many workers, union and non-union, those principles are still worth fighting for today.

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Here’s why the NDP is in power There were two reminders on display last week of why the NDP is in power in this province and the B.C. Liberals are not. First came the official confirmation by the auditor general that the last fiscal year ran up a huge $2.7-billion surplus.That’s right: “billion.”Then came the NDP government making good on a key – perhaps “the” key – election promise by scrapping the tolls on two MetroVancouver bridges by the end of this month.

Both of these developments provide stark evidence of how the B.C. Liberals lost their touch after 16 years in power and of how the NDP finally hit on a winning formula.What links both of these issues is “affordability,” which was the centerpiece theme of the NDP election platform.

Let’s examine that huge surplus first.The B.C. Liberals were more than happy to simply allow the $2.7 billion to be applied to the province’s direct debt. Rather than provide help for those struggling to keep pace with the high costs associated with living in MetroVancouver, the B.C. Liberals repeated their mantra that “if the economy grows, all will be well” and that creating a job was the endall and be-all of a government’s responsibilities. But the economy is growing faster than anywhere in Canada, and this province has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. And yet the affordability situation remains profound: there is a rental crisis, a home ownership crisis, a mass of people living well below the pov-

erty line, overcrowded transit, high tuition fees, an underfunded education system … the list goes on.Yet none of that massive $2.7 billion surplus was spent on trying to solve some of those problems. Instead it was applied to paying down a particular portion of the province’s debt (which, overall, continues to climb).

Which brings us to those bridge tolls.The NDP clearly hit a home run when, in the middle of the campaign, it promised to get rid of them.This was the equivalent of offering a $1,500 cheque to the thousands of people who cross the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges twice a day in their commute.This promise is clearly why a majority of eastern suburban ridings – where those bridge commuters live – went the NDP’s way, and not the way of the B.C. Liberals, who lost perhaps a half dozen ridings on this issue alone.

From a strictly public policy approach, criticism can be levelled at the tolling decision (among other things, it will transfer about $4 billion to the provincial debt).

But from a purely political approach, it’s a winning one.

The NDP has grasped that people want something back from government, and worries about the provincial debt now take a distant back seat to worries about their own personal debt.That’s why they finally made it into government. And if the B.C. Liberals stick to their old tone-deaf ways, the NDP will be there for a while yet.

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

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Treasures of the samurai

Japanese officials told local doctor Ralph Outerbridge that they might never be able to say for certain whether a samurai sword he had owned for 60 years had once belonged to a Japanese folk hero – but they were pretty sure.

Outerbridge was born to missionary parents in Japan, and the sword had been given to him by his father’s friend.

Years later, Outerbridge found a silk slip in the weapon’s sheath with Japanese characters claiming it had belonged toYoshida Shoin, a 19th-century teacher credited with instigating a revolution that restored the emperor to power.

Outerbridge returned the sword, presenting it to the mayor of Hagi, Shoin’s birthplace.

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New bike lane design makes sense for safety

Bike lanes are a plus

Dear Editor: When we house exchange to Europe, we take our children (starting when they were ages five and seven) cycling through busy city streets. Why do we feel comfortable doing so? Besides the greater understanding of the “share the road” concept where there is respect from all road users, many of the streets are physically designed to be safer.

This includes how Seventh Avenue has recently been redesigned. Inserting the cycle lane between parked cars and the sidewalk means that cyclists are All it takes no longer is time to get next to moving traffic, used to it. the painted section gives clearance for a door to open, and it is the passenger side door, which is opened less often than the driver side door.

A quick Google search of “one-way protected cycle tracks” will bring up various design options, including the one on Seventh Avenue.

Granted the part outside the Rexall has always been awkward as it goes onto the sidewalk.

Many people are confused by the design because they are unfamiliar with it. Just like when roundabouts were first introduced, all it takes is time to get used to it.

Unfortunately, in North America, our infrastructure was built with a “car first” mentality, which is completely opposite of the road-user hierarchy, which is the basic transportation planning principle that prioritizes pedestrians first, then cyclists, transit, goods movement and lastly private automobiles. As we retrofit our infrastructure, there will be difficulties during the transition. But it’s what we need to do to move towards a safer, more efficient transportation system.

Deanna Tan, New Westminster

It’s not against the law to be a racist Dear Editor: Re: New West unites to stand against hate, Aug. 17. It is not against the law to be a racist. There is no provision in the Criminal Code of Canada that says being a racist is illegal. Hate speech is against the law; unruly protests are against the law. There are babies born every minute of the day; some of those babies are going to grow up to be fine, respectable people, while others are going to be just the opposite.

That human relationship has and will always exist. You have two groups meeting within the boundaries of free speech and as long as there is no violence, both groups are within the confines of the law to protest. The violence is against the law, not the racism. You have Americans against Americans and Canadians against Canadians; you have humans against humans, and that has always been. I will neither confirm nor deny whether I am a racist or not but if I am, I am operating within the confines of the law.

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Dear Editor: As a driver and a cyclist, I must respond to the negative reaction to the bike lanes. First, this portion of Seventh Avenue is the widest residential street in town. If we can’t figure out how to accommodate the safe interaction of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians here, there is no hope anywhere else.

I have cycled almost every day through this area since the lines were painted. At the beginning, vehicle owners were parking in the bike lane. However, they now seem to have figured out where to park. If they park in the correct spots, then the likelihood of a passenger opening his/her door and “dooring” a cyclist does not exist as there is a buffer area between the parked vehicles and the cycling lane. Every car has a driver and it is the driver opening his/her door that poses the greatest risk to a cyclist.

Moving the cyclist out of this danger zone is a big plus.

Before the lane was put in, I cycled the main part of the road and was able to dodge the potholes on the street. Unfortunately, now that I use the bike lane, I have to endure the poor quality of the pavement. The city could certainly look at better maintaining this section of the road. As far as the parking issues, I doubt very much that there is a reduced number of parking spots. Non-cyclists must remember that cyclists do shop and they do use local services, so increasing their safety enhances the business of local establishments.

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A kind stranger With all of the bad news and negativity that is in the news and in the press, I thought I would share this with you.

As I walked out of London Drugs towards Buy Low, a woman was sitting on the bench outside of the medical clinic. I walked down the ramp and she spoke to me as I came closer to her.

She said that I was just beautiful from head to toe. I stopped and thanked her, and we chatted about our age. I complimented her as well, she was beautiful. I said I was 63 and she said she was 59; we had a giggle about doing our best at our age.

What she didn’t know is that during the last 1.5 years, I have been dealing with heart issues, ambulanced at least 25 times and waiting for heart surgery.

I had very seldom spent time on my appearance, but this morning I felt good. Thought about bleaching my hair because of all the gray, but I just changed the hair style.

What she doesn’t know is how much she changed my mood and my day with two seconds of her time. I have been smiling on the inside all day. I hope she lives in New Westminster and reads this paper. I just wanted her to know.

Thank you, Rachelle

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‘I want to walk the walk’

Jonina Campbell charts a new course this fall

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Jonina Campbell is going green when she returns to school next week – a fitting move for the face of the B.C. Greens in New West.

Campbell, who was the Green Party of B.C. candidate in New Westminster in the spring provincial election, is returning to her job with the Richmond School District in September after a one-year leave of absence. Having worked in special education and English language learning for the past few years, she’s looking forward to returning to the classroom as a Grade 1 teacher.

“I am very excited because I have Hamilton Elementary, which is just past Queensborough. I am looking to insert myself into the lifestyle of commuting by bicycle to work for the first time in my life. It will be a transition. I want to walk the walk,” she said. “Also, I think it might actually be faster getting to work.”

A relative newcomer to the Greens, Campbell has taken on a number of roles within the party. During the election, the two-term New Westminster school trustee served as the party’s education spokesperson.

Since the election, Campbell has taken on a role as a spokesperson for the Green Party of B.C. on issues including education, transportation, mental health and addictions.That role has included regular appearances on CBC and CKNW.

Campbell, who placed second in the May 9 provincial election behind NDP incumbent Judy Darcy, is committed to building the Greens in New Westminster and is working on plans to start a local riding association. A meeting has been tentatively set for Oct. 1.

“There was a lot of people who stepped up and said they would love to continue to grow the B.C. Greens here in New Westminster.

Most of the people who came to the campaign were new to politics or new to the Greens,” she said. “I think there is a real appetite there for change and an opportunity to be involved in a party that is very evidence based, very committed to making decisions based on principled politics and putting the environment first. Everything we saw this summer with the flooding in the spring and the fires throughout the summer, I think a lot of people are really waking up and saying, ‘Wow, we really need to pay attention to climate change and to growing the green economy that is going to make sure we can live sustainably.’”

While the Vancouver Greens have started a local municipal party, Campbell said her commitment is to building a provincial riding association in New West – not a municipal party.

“I haven’t made any decisions yet based on what my role will be at a municipal level,” said Campbell, when asked about her future poEyeing a green future: Jonina Campbell, the New Westminster school trustee who has become one litical plans. “My first and foremost thing is to of the prominent faces of the B.C. Greens since the May election, is starting her new school year with serve people of New Westminster in whatever a green pledge: to cycle to work in her new job as a Grade 1 teacher at Hamilton Elementary School.

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New West keeping an eye on ‘no-toll’ impacts Johnstone:‘I do expect in the short term that there will be some reduction in the amount of traffic ...’

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Will traffic congestion on New West streets improve when tolls are eliminated on the Port Mann Bridge next week? We shall soon see.

The provincial government has announced that motorists in the Low-

er Mainland will no longer have to pay tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges, effective Sept. 1.

“I do expect in the short term that there will be some reduction in the amount of traffic using the Pattullo Bridge, and that will have positive impacts in the short term for congestion dur-

ing rush hour in New West,” said Coun. Patrick Johnstone. “In the long term, I think we need to think about regional road pricing, we need to think about more secure funding for alternatives to transportation.

This is going to be a shortterm gain, but the longterm gain is going to rely

on having a better regional road or transportation funding system.”

When tolls were introduced on the Port Mann Bridge, the City of New Westminster voiced concerns that many motorists were taking the free Pattullo Bridge instead.

According to the pro-

vincial government, about 121,000 vehicles travel across the Port Mann Bridge and 40,000 vehicles take the Golden Ears Bridge each day.

“Many people have been travelling out of their way to avoid tolls because they simply cannot afford them,” Premier John Horgan said

in a press release. “Getting rid of tolls will shorten commute times and clear up other routes, so people can spend less time stuck in traffic and more time with their families.”

While the decision to eliminate bridge tolls is Continued on page 10

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Police want to charge suspected drug trafficker Continued from page 1 same adverse effects.

After an investigation by the New Westminster Police department’s street crime unit, police arrested a youth between the ages of 12 and 18 on Aug. 24 and have recommended two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance against the suspect.

“It can be particularly challenging and heartbreaking when you’re working on a

case where the victim is a young person,” Insp. Todd Matsumoto said in a press release.

Evidence suggests the 13-year-old victim had tried ecstasy before with little or no effect, according to Staff Sgt. Andrew Perry, and her death is another reminder of the deadly risks of taking illicit drugs.

This is the second time in as many months a young person has died following an overdose of MDMA.

In June, 16-year-old Angel Loyer-Lawrence suffered a fatal overdose after she and a group of friends bought MDMA. A second girl, also 16, had a bad reaction to the drugs and was rushed to the hospital.

She survived.

Trafficking charges were also recommended against the man suspected of selling the drugs to Loyer-Lawrence and her friends.

Police are still investigating any pos-

Tolls off – city monitors impact

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Continued from page 9 good news for motorists’ pocketbooks, the province recognizes it will have an impact on provincial coffers: " Removing tolls from the two bridges will cost the province an additional $132 million for the remainder of the fiscal year ($94 million for the Port Mann Bridge and $38 million for the Golden Ears Bridge).This includes an estimated $12 million to wind down tolling operations for both bridges. " For the next few years, it will cost an additional $135 million annually to cover lost tolling revenue on the Port Mann Bridge, which includes $25 million that will be saved annually by no longer having to collect tolls.

“The tolls that existed on the bridges weren’t paying for the long-term transportation investments of the mayors’ plan.That was never really the plan,” Johnstone said. “Now, the mayors’ plan does talk about, after at the end of the first 10 years, having some kind of regional road-pricing model or some other model to provide long-term funding. Again, I think the government is committed to supporting that.”

Johnstone, who firmly believes the region needs to create secure funding for transportation, said road pricing is a model that’s worked well in other regions.

“It is not a new idea, but we need to think about paying for our transportation infrastructure regionwide,” he said.

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sible links between the two cases, Perry said.

“Obviously it’s something that we’re looking at, but at this point in time we don’t have any evidence to suggest that they’re linked or not; however, I know our investigation still is continuing.”

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Don’t waste your chance for a greener planet City is exploring ways to help improve recycling after finding that residents aren’t following the rules Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

If you’re gonna do it, do it right.

While recycling has become second nature to many people, that doesn’t mean you’re doing it right.

And doing it wrong can mean those recyclables end up in the very place you’re trying to avoid – the garbage.

Kristian Davis, the city’s supervisor of solid waste and recycling, said many people take the time to set recyclables aside but then they take them to the recycling bins in plastic bags and deposit everything, bags and all, into the recycling.

“There are quality control staff at each one of the sorting facilities and they pick out things like plastic bags,” he said. “Items grouped in a plastic bag will be picked off the line and treated as garbage.They are not going to rip things open.”

So, instead of being sent to end-use markets where those products can be recycled, they end up in the trash.

Karla Olson, a member of the city’s environmental advisory committee, is so passionate about recycling that she set up a special recycling area in her apartment building’s laundry room where tenants can recycle items that aren’t accepted in blue bins. Although items like Styrofoam, batteries, glass, clean plastic bags and lightbulbs can’t go into the recycling bins, they can be taken to the city’s recycling depot.

“I have been trying to do recycling here with the whole building.What that has done in the past is it has reduced our dumpster costs.

There is a financial benefit,” she said. “That is something that can be reported, which

THINKING GREEN: Karla Olson, a member of the city’s environmental advisory committee, joined in a recent dumpster dive to see how residents are doing on the recycling front. The city has found there’s definitely some room for improvement, and they’re providing ideas for residents. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

is appealing for the building owners. If they actually get the building managers to do this job, they can reduce their costs.”

Olson’s efforts, however, have been thwarted by tenants who continue to throw recyclables in the garbage or put recyclables into the wrong containers.

Earlier this year, Olson and Davis met to check out some garbage and recycling bins in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood to see how well tenants are doing with their recycling.Without digging too far they found plas-

tic food containers, newspapers, Styrofoam, juice boxes, papers and a metal chair – and a live Christmas tree hacked into three pieces and placed in plastic bags – all of which should have been recycled but were tossed in the trash or deposited in plastic bags into recycling bins.

“From the city’s perspective, it’s a work in progress,” Davis said of recycling.

“The biggest issues that we have been facing lately obviously are the plastic film and bags, Styrofoam and glass.They are probably the

top three that we are going to be campaigning towards.”

Olson believes the city is doing a good job on the recycling front, but wants

Some people need to learn the hard way. building owners and managers to take more of a hands-on approach to addressing recycling opportunities in their business-

es. She thinks it’s a “wasted opportunity” for apartment buildings not to insist tenants recycle properly as it can save them money on garbage collection costs.

Olson believes the city should send out recycling information to tenants with their electrical bills and develop a database containing contact information for apartment building owners and managers so the city can send them recycling information directly. In some cases, Olson believes the city may need to be more punitive and issue fines.

“With some people, cooperation is not the way they learn,” she said. “Some people need to learn the hard way.”

The City of New Westminster has pamphlets it can provide to help people recycle properly, as well as labels for recycling bins to make it clearer what can go in those containers.

“For us it has been about education,” Davis said.

“What we have done recently in the past couple of years is update the bylaw so we can start charging.”

Where should it go? Here’s how to properly get rid of your rubbish Curbside blue-bin collection accepts recyclables including: newspapers; mixed paper products; milk jugs; plastic bottles and containers; disposable coffee cups (separate the cup and the lid); and tetra packs.

The city’s recycling depot (at Sixth Avenue and McBride Boulevard) accepts

items including; soft plastics and film; used motor oil and filters; aluminium and tin cans; glass bottles and jars; clean Styrofoam packaging; household paint; yard waste; light bulbs and fluorescents; household batteries; propane tanks; metal items (scrap and appliances); car batteries; household aerosols containers; and plastic, metal and

paper containers.

Yard and food scraps bins accept: meat and bones; food scraps; yard trimmings; food-soiled pizza boxes; coffee grounds and filters and tea bags; newspapers used to wrap scraps; food-soiled paper, paper plates, napkins; and branches cut down to fit in the cart.

Garbage collection accepts: diapers; textiles; nonrecyclable packaging; broken glassware; candy wrappers and fast food packaging; used hygiene products; and oils, fats and waxed paper.

(Note: Blue bins outside Lord Kelvin and Lord Tweedsmuir elementary schools or Glenbrook and Queensborough middle schools accept

textiles.)

Columbia St.

Take refundable beverage containers, like pop and liquor bottles and cans, to Encorp Recycling programs, rather than putting them in recycling bins.

If you have a large item needing disposal, the city may be able to provide a special pickup for a fee. Call 604-526-4691 for more information.

TVs and electronics can be recycled at the rear entrance to the Salvation Army, 774

– source: City of New Westminster

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New West student earns Shakespeare honour release.

Over the years, Hulme has played the Ghost in Hamlet; Nathaniel in Love’s Labour’s Lost; the Duke of Orleans in HenryV; and Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing.

Hulme also starred as Paulette in the New Westminster Secondary School’s production of Legally Blonde the Musical last February. She plans to attend the University of British Columbia this fall to study theatre.

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A New Westminster Secondary School alumna has been awarded the Teen Shakespeare Leadership award for her commitment to Carousel Theatre forYoung People’s Teen Shakespeare program.

Daisy Hulme, who was onstage as Friar Laurence in the troupe’s recent production of Romeo and Juliet, was given the ROYAL CITY award, which inARTISTIC cludes a scholarDIRECTOR GETS Daisy Hulme performer ship, earlier this HER STAR month.

Valerie Easton This was the fifth sumwill soon have her own star mer Hulme took part in the on the B.C. Entertainment teen Shakespeare program, Hall of Fame’s Star Walk. a six-week intensive training Easton received the honsession that prepares kids our for the choreography 13 to 18 years old in voice, work she’s done in Canamovement and text analydian theatres for the past sis, giving them the chance 20 years – the last 10 have to “enhance their performbeen spent working as the ing abilities,” noted a press artistic director for Royal

City Musical Theatre. She has helped bring beloved shows like 42nd Street,West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof to Massey Theatre plus countless other productions to stages across the Lower Mainland.

For her dedication to the craft, she will have her name added to a star on the Walk of Fame on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver.

Congratulations Valerie!

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“Much like Fringe,Way Off-Broadway Wednesday is an easygoing, inclusive space for direct connection between the performer and the audience,” notes a press release.

Heavy heist: Aleah and Han star in The Gigantic, Enormous, Very Large, Unfathomably Sized Painting, brought to you by Vancouver’s Eternal Youth Theatre Collective, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Admission is by donation. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

On Sept. 6 catch The Gigantic, Enormous,Very Large, Unfathomably Sized Painting, brought to you by Vancouver’s EternalYouth Theatre Collective.

“An ex-couple plots to steal the largest paint-

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The event, being held at 601 Eighth Ave., includes pony rides, the Inner Ring Circus, a visit from the Tumblebus and more.

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Arts & Entertainment Got an idea for art in Queen’s Park? Apply for a grant Continued from page 13 receive funding to turn these ideas into reality with its new Arts in Queen’s Park grant program.

Thanks to a successful Canada Day Pick-a-box silent auction, the council has made $700 available to members (organizations and artists) interested in creating an art-based project in Queen’s Park. Eligible projects can take place throughout the year, and, yes, they must take place in the park.

Proposals must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 15.

To apply, send the council a one-page letter including your proposal, contact info and projected budget. Send it to info@acnw.ca with the subject “Arts in Queen’s Park – Proposal.”

For more info go to tinyurl.com/QueenArt. AT THE GALLERY Take a journey through the personas of Tajah Olson in My Face My Canvas, an exhibit coming soon to the Gallery at Queen’s Park.

Olson uses her body as a canvas for her work, which embodies her constructed personas and animas. She transcends “the physical and social constructs of identity, race, ethnicity and gender,” notes a press release.

“I am a queen, a goddess, a warrior, I am a king, I am white, green, black, I am a spirit, a man, a child, a

I am a queen, a goddess, a warrior … woman, I am a movement, I am feeling, I am celebration and anything that I choose to be, even if it does not exist in this world,” Olson said in the release.

My Face My Canvas opens Sept. 6 with a reception at the Gallery at Queen’s Park from 6 to 8 p.m. It runs until Sept. 30.

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STEEL MEETS FABRIC Hard edges meet a soft medium in archiTEXTURE, a new exhibition on now in the community art space at Anvil Centre.

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by Terry Aske, Judy Villett, Mardell Rampton and Janet Archibald – four local artists who were tasked with capturing the juxtaposition between steel and textiles.

“We are four New Westminster textile artists fascinated with the tactile world.

The materials, processes and patterns of the manmade structures around us inspire our art,” notes a press release.

Each artist has come up with their own representation of the Vancouver Biennale sculpture: WOW New Westminster by Jose Resende (four 40-foot shipping containers positioned to form a W located in Westminster Pier Park). archiTEXTURE is on until Oct. 2 at Anvil Centre, third floor, 777 Columbia

St.The centre is open Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Go to www.anvil centre.ca for details.

EARLY BIRDS GET THE DEALS Want to save some money on your NewWest Film Fest festival pass? Buy them early!

Tickets are already on sale now for the NewWest Film Fest, happening Oct. 19 to 21 at Landmark Cinemas at the New Westminster SkyTrain station, and if you buy them before Sept. 30 you’ll save yourself $10.

The early bird late summer passes are available now on Eventbrite for $40 each. After Sept. 30 they go up to full price, which is $50 plus fees.

So, if you already know you’re going to go, buy them now. just do it.You’ll thank me later.

Tickets are available at tinyurl.com/NWFilm2017.

For more info about this year’s film festival, visit http://newwestfilmfest.ca.

Who am I? Tajah Olson’s My Face My Canvas is coming to the Gallery at Queen’s Park starting Sept. 6. The artist uses her body as a canvas for her work, which explores the physical and social constructs of identity, race, ethnicity and gender. It will run until Sept.

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CORRECTION In the Aug. 24 edition of Lively City, I wrote that two New Westminster actors were appearing in Awkward Stage Productions’ A Chorus Line.

Please note, the show is actually being produced by a Fighting Chance Production, a Vancouver theatre company that provides op-

portunities for young theatre artists to work on their skills and ultimately help them gain on the job experience.

For more info about the company go to www.fight ingchanceproductions.ca.

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An upcoming event in New West is helping the Parent Support Services Society of B.C. to celebrate all grandparents and to shine a spotlight on the growing number of grandparents who are raising their grandkids.

According to the society, more than 13,000 children in B.C. are being raised full time by their grandparents or other relatives.While their stories are varied, the society notes that many of their stories include loss, isolation, grief, hardship, love and determination.

“Just as individuals are unique and varied, so are families,” said a press release from the Parent Support Services Society of B.C. “Many kinship care families are happy and thriving. Many are happy, yet still struggling – this is true for all families.”

Family love: Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren are in the spotlight at a special event in New Westminster. PHOTO ISTOCK

The Parent Support Services Society of B.C. is holding its third annual Grandparents Day event on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Westminster Quay.The event includes music, Grandparents Day crafts, a silent auction, face painting, kids’ games, prizes, a walk and more.

“Grandparents raising grandchildren (GRG) is a

term sometimes used specifically to refer to grandparents in this kinship role, and sometimes as an umbrella term referring to all kinship care providers,” said the press release. “Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren are also sometimes called ‘skip-generation’ families.”

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Many reasons grandkids live with grandparents Continued from page 18 7,300 children under the age of 15 are living in kinship care in B.C. Reasons that grandparents or other relatives are raising their kin when the parents are unable to include death, mental health issues, substance misuse, incarceration, abandonment, child abuse or neglect and violence in the home.

The society points out some of the unique needs of grandfamilies: ! These children have of-

ten experienced trauma – 68 per cent of the children in the GRG families it’s surveyed had physical, emotional or behavioural challenges. ! Often, both the grandparent and the children are experiencing grief and loss. ! Many of these families experience financial hardship, resulting in the use of retirement savings for childraising. Eighty per cent of grandparents surveyed received no financial support from the children’s biologi-

cal parents. ! Grandparents raising grandchildren deal with a range of legal issues, many related to access and guardianship. ! Grandparents raising grandchildren are parenting for a second time – and it’s unexpected as they were not expecting to be parenting again at this stage of their lives.

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Project focuses on frailty A new electronic assessment tool aims to help seniors age well.

The Community Action and Resources Empowering Seniors (CARES) project is based on research showing that frailty in senior adults with chronic health conditions can be delayed and potentially prevented.

Fraser Health has partnered with Intrahealth Canada Limited and the Ridge Meadows division of family practice to create an electronic comprehensive geriatric assessment tool that’s able to calculate a frailty index.

Dr. Grace Park, a family physician and Fraser Health’s regional medical director for home health, has seen too many seniors after it’s too late to prevent frailty, leaving them vulnerable to falls and poor health outcomes.Without support and resources, many seniors struggle to maintain their health and independence at home.

“I have heard from my own patients, from my fam-

ily and friends, and I know for myself that we want to stay in our own homes as long as possible,” she said in a press release.

Park and CARES project lead Annette Garm spearheaded the project, which uses a comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify seniors who are most at risk of frailty. Once a senior is aware of their risk, they are partnered with a free telephone health coach from Self-Management B.C. who helps them develop healthy behaviours and access the resources they need to stay well and independent.

“It’s a perfect partnership for frailty prevention and healthy aging,” said Garm, who holds masters degrees in nursing and liberal arts and advanced certification in gerontology and research. “There’s growing evidence that frailty in seniors is not inevitable and CARES aligns with this new research.”

According to Fraser Health, assessing a patient before and after participa-

tion in the CARES project enables a doctor or nurse practitioner to measure any improvement in the frailty index and encourage the patient to develop a self-care plan.

“At the end of six months, the assessment is repeated and compared to baseline,” said a description of the program on Fraser Health’s website. “In the preliminary study, there was a statistically significant decrease in the frailty index score of participating seniors equivalent to having to fewer health problems present or emerge within that six-month period.”

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Century House is offering a men’s-only fitness class this fall.

Fit Fellows is an introductory exercise class using light weights, tubing and body weight to help men strengthen their muscles, build endurance and maintain bone mass. The one-hour class will finish off with stretching and relaxing.

The class, which is being offered on Thursdays from Sept. 21 to Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon, gives men aged 50 and up a chance to work out at their own pace. Classes are limited to 12 participants.

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She said the centre wanted to reach out to men who don’t normally join or haven’t thought of attending a fitness class or Century House.

“Also, hoping to attract men that need more fitness in their life,” she said in an email to the Record.

“We have lots of fitness options here, sometimes it just takes trying something. Strength training is so important as we age, so learning some basic exercises that you could then do at home is really important.”

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After two straight years in the provincial semi-finals, the Hyacks are once again expected to be in contention for the AAA Provincial Championship.

The offensive backfield returns a pair of key starters: Provincial All-star fullback Lucas Sabau and Sammy Sidhu who was named MVP of the JV Provincial Championship game in 2015. Speedster Broxx Comia also started three varsity games as a sophomore a year ago and turned in a 222 yard performance against Notre Dame of Calgary. QB Kinsale Philip also started as a sophomore and will throw to a deep group of receivers, led by newcomer Sebastian Reid and Zachery Northgraves.

Along the offensive and defensive lines, names like Yanni Angelopoulos, Isaiah James, Anthony Dillman and Evan Nolli will be heard often. The linebacking corps includes Sidhu, Sabau and Philip, along with Shaye Rathjen and Finn Stark. The secondary will be led by safeties Severio Asaba and Arjun Bal, along with Reid and Comia. Overall the skill positions on both sides of the ball have the coaches excited about the possibilities.

The Hyacks open the season ranked #2 in the Provincial rankings, buoyed by a core group of players that led the team to the Provincial JV title in 2015. In doing that there is a realization that varsity presents a much more significant challenge, but this team believes it’s ready to take that next step.

DATE OPPONENT Fri, Aug 25 Linfield Christian (CA) Fri, Sept. 1 Scappoose (OR) Fri, Sept. 8 Mission (Homecoming) Fri, Sept. 15 bye Fri, Sept. 22 * Mt Douglas Sat, Sept 30 * Van College Sat, Oct. 7 * Seaquam Fri, Oct. 13 * Notre Dame Fri, Oct 20 * Belmont Fri, Oct 27 * Carson Graham Fri, Nov. 3 * South Delta (Srs Night) Fri/Sat, Nov. 10/11 Wildcard Playoffs Fri/Sat, Nov. 17/18 Quarter Finals Sat, Nov. 25 Semi Finals Sat, Dec 2 BC 'AAA' Championship * Conference Games ('AAA' Western Conference)

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Junior Varsity Schedules In the Community

JUNIOR VARSITY DATE OPPONENT Fri, Sept. 1 Scappoose (OR) Thurs, Sept. 7 Seaquam Thurs, Sept. 14 Kelowna Thurs, Sept. 21 Abbotsford Thurs, Sept 28 Carson Thurs, Oct. 5 * Mission Thurs, Oct. 12 * STM Thurs, Oct 19 * WJ Mouat Thurs, Oct. 26 * Centennial Thurs, Nov 2 bye Thurs, Nov. 9 Wildcard Playoffs Thurs, Nov. 16 Quarter Finals Thurs, Nov. 23 Semi Finals Sat, Dec 2 BC 'AAA' Championship * Conference Games (AAA Central Conference)

SITE Mercer Stadium Mercer Stadium Mercer Stadium Abbotsford Secondary Mercer Stadium Mission Secondary Burnaby Lake Mercer Stadium Mercer Stadium

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VARSITY FOOTBALL Zachery Northgraves, #3

Payton Meyers, #8

Lucas Sabau, #12

Nathaniel Saenz, #59

Michael Kingsley, #22

Kinsale Philip, #4

Jason Pajarillaga, #24

Steven Sharma, #58

As committed as the NWSS Hyack football program is on the field, it is equally committed to giving back to the community here in New Westminster. Since resurrecting the football program in 2003, all high school players have been required to volunteer at least 3 days annually. Activities include * International Reading Day * Anti-Bullying Day * Hyack Festival * Easter in the Park & Canada Day * Quayside Festival * Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest

Matthew Lalim, #9

Vishaan Narayan, #75

Evan Nolli, #76

Greyson Planinsic, #17

Shaye Rathjen, #25

Sebastian Reid, #7

Finn Stark, #87

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In the process the NWSS Hyack Football program was named the Hyack Festival Association. Community Service Group of the Year in 2006 and has also received multiple City of New Westminster Youth Group Awards. Hyack Liam Mackay received the 2016 Youth Leadership Award, Jordan Earle received the 2015 Community Service Award, Azaad Lidder was named the 2008 Youth Volunteer of the Year, and in 2012 Coach Lalji was named Citizen of the Year.

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COACHES & STAFF VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY:

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Manager: Crystal Domaas

Coaches: Farhan Lalji, Clint

SUPPORT STAFF: Athletic Director: Peter Battistin

Photographer: Alan Wardle Video: Gabriel Ultreras & Byron Benner

Stats: Bryan Wawryshyn Parent Committee: Jackie

Barber, Marelvis Cespedes, Ananda Crouse, Marilyn Davis, Pam Dickson, Eleni Economou, Jenny Gogal, Don Hauka, Ed King, John Klockow, Mary Lalji, Brenda Nolli, Nancy O’Connor, Mary-Beth Philip, Kim Planinsic, Brenda Rathjen, Tamara Vining.

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Community

Pizzeria owners roll the dice on board games we’d like to exist, and did it ourselves because no one else was.”

The first location, alDarryl Boone and his though close to rapid tranwife loved playing board sit, isn’t very large. It’s so games while they munched busy in the evenings there’s on meals. a waiting list to get in. So It was so much fun, they to reach more people the began to wonder if mayBoones decided New West, be, just maybe, many othbecause it’s so central, was ers would also find it fun the place to set up a second to combine the activities.

Ludica location. It will be at So they put their monSixth Street and Carnarvon, ey where their wonder was and it’s expected to open and opened up Ludica Pizthis fall. zeria and Game Room in Boone admitted LudiVancouver near the Stadica (which is deum/Chinatown scribed as a “realSkyTrain staly obscure Italian tion in January adjective” mean2014.Turns out ing “of, or related they were right. to, games” makIt’s been so much ing Pizzeria Ludica of a boon to the literally a pizzeria Boones, they’ll of games) doesn’t soon be bringing “have hardly any their winning comdoubles.” So a secbo to New WestDarryl Boone ond spot means minster. restaurant owner they’ll have to buy “They’re great seconds of their icebreakers, and most popular games, which can be a fun way to occupy your time while you’re in includes the likes of Bang, Catan, Dixit,The Resisthe restaurant,” said Boone tance, Deception: Murin an email interview with der in Hong Kong, King of the Record. “The few resTokyo,Telestrations, and taurants that had board many, many more. games tended to just have a The original Ludica has few thrifted, beat-up copies of old games and used them grown its board and card almost as decoration, as res- games collection from about 400 to more than 800.They taurant flair. No one else range from quick games and seemed to take the game part seriously, to have newer children’s games to lightweight, medium-weight games, games we’d want to and heavyweight. Eventuplay. So we saw an idea that Grant Granger

ggranger@newwestrecord.ca

ally, Boone plans to have as many in New West, although that could take some time.

“We are building enough shelf space for that many (800),” said Boone. “Since we don’t have much more room at the Vancouver location, we’ll move some of its collection to New West, and of course, get extra copies of the games people play the most. So each location will have hundreds of games, with room for more. After

We let people discover us and tell others

opening, we’ll continue to add new games regularly at both locations.”

One of the aspects customers most appreciate is being able to unplug.There are no fingers flying over smartphones because everyone’s on board with all the fun they’re having with board games that don’t come with a digital display.

Boone’s had fun, too, teaching customers how to play.

“When I’d see people looking at the games, I’d walk over and offer to help recommend a game suitable for their group and to teach it to them,” wrote Boone. “I

love games and enjoy sharing my passion with others.

People seemed to appreciate that, so as Ludica got busier (and I got busier, meaning I had less time to help personally), we hired (game stewards) specifically for their game knowledge, so we could continue to offer that service.”

The games are free.The food isn’t. But it’s a big part of the pizzeria’s popularity.They’ve even included game playing as part of a couple daily deals. On Mondays, group game winners get a free gelato or sorbetto. On Wednesdays, winners receive the entrée he or she ordered for free.

“A unique restaurant won’t be successful if no one likes the food.We have many customers who come for the food, both eat-in and take-out, and don’t stay to play,” said Boone. “We didn’t advertise at all, we let people discover us and tell others.

“I like to think it was a combination of things.

Good food, taking the board game thing serious-

Game on: Customers play some KnitWit while they wait for meals at Ludica’s Vancouver location. The pizzeria is opening up a new location in New West. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

ly instead of as an afterthought, not rushing people and letting people stay and

have fun, and not charging more just because we offer something different.”

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27TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS

‘Building strength for all of our members today and tomorrow’ Selina Robinson, MLA Coquitlam - Maillardville Constituency Office:

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Rick Glumac, MLA

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THANK YOU to all workers who through their labour, make our communities a better place to live.

Mike Farnworth, MLA

Katrina Chen, MLA Burnaby - Lougheed Constituency Office:

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Raj Chouhan, MLA Burnaby - Edmonds Constituency Office:

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Janet Routledge, MLA

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Burnaby North Constituency Office opening soon: 1833 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5R3 janet.routledge.mla@leg.bc.ca

Judy Darcy, MLA

Anne Kang, MLA

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Fin Donnelly, MP

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Peter Julian, MP

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Kennedy Stewart, MP

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27TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS

OPINION

Change in gov’t helps make life better in B.C.

By Irene Lanzinger

President of the B.C. Federation of Labour

Across the province, British Columbians are marking Labour Day – the day that honours the contributions that working people make to our economy and our communities. And this year’s Labour Day is special because it’s the first time in almost two decades we’ve celebrated with an NDP government in power provincially.

It’s been less than three months since our new government was sworn in, promising to making life more affordable and building an economy that works for everyone. And we are already seeing what a difference it makes to have a government that works for all

British Columbians, not just the rich.

Premier John Horgan has an ambitious plan to implement campaign promises to improve the lives of working people in B.C. and those of our children and grandchildren. And with the support of the Green Party of B.C., many of those progressive changes are now underway.

Our government is following through on a campaign promise for a $15 an hour minimum wage to lift 500,000 B.C. workers above the poverty line. Our hope is that $15 will be fully implemented in B.C. in a similar time frame as the governments in Ontario and Alberta are following to give low-paid workers a raise in those provinces.

Other important changes include the formation of a

Irene Lanzinger B.C. Federation of Labour

Ministry for Mental Health and Addictions, eliminating tuition fees for Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning, a new B.C. Human Rights Commission, and sending the Site C dam project to an independent review.

Continued on page 34

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Still a lot of work to do Continued from page 33 We can anticipate further changes that will benefit British Columbians like: more affordable child care; new infrastructure spending to build new schools, hospitals and bridges, and create thousands of jobs; revitalizing our forestry industry; a poverty reduction plan; better funding for education; and reconciliation with First Nations.

Of course the labour movement will continue with our public campaign to strengthen workplace rights for nonunion workers, improve health and safety on the job, and bring fairness and balance to our labour laws and the B.C. Labour Relations Board.

This summer we are again experiencing devastating forest fires that are affecting hundreds of thousands of people and so many communities.We are proud and thankful of the work being done by firefighters, first responders, health-care workers, public service workers, and volunteers who provide protection and support in this time of need for so many.

But this fire season sounds an alarm that it would be foolish to ignore the impacts of climate change on our environment and our economy.We should all be thankful that our NDP government will move to address these im-

pacts.

Electing a government is only the first part of our task as citizens.We must now work with that government to ensure that positive change happens and continues to happen.

There is still a lot of work to do to address inequality in British Columbia.

Economic inequality impacts so many aspects of our lives: housing, health care, education, to name a few.

We need to continue to work to address inequality by ensuring that those who want and are able to work have good jobs, that they are paid fair wages and that they have access to affordable housing, health care, and education and training.

Historically, the best way to ensure this is for workers to join unions.They have been and remain the most effective way to address inequality and ensure fairness. Past governments have made it increasingly difficult for workers to join unions and we will work to remove those barriers to workers participating in unions.

As working people we have accomplished much and we should take a moment to celebrate that because we all know there is much more to do to make life better for all of us.

Union helps to train the future workforce Cayley Dobie

cdobie@newwestrecord.ca

There are several ways to enrol in an apprenticeship, but applying through a union offers advantages other private sponsorships cannot, according to the Plumbers Pipefitters and Steamfitters Local 170.

UA Local 170 runs the UA Piping Industry College of B.C., a trade school based in Delta.What sets it apart from other post-secondary schools and apprenticeships is the college’s more than 90 per cent completion rate and its relationship with contractors across the province, executive director Al Phillips told the Record.

“We’ve been involved with apprenticeships for 60 years.

We have a whole host of contractors who are signatories to us in the construction industry – anywhere from large industrial projects to residential – and when they require man-

power, they put in a request and we send the apprentices out,” Phillips said.

For years, the college has been training students from the Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond,Vancouver and Coquitlam school districts.The students have two options – they can enrol in one of four apprenticeships offered at the college (plumbing, steam fitting, welding and sprinkler fitting) or they can sign-up through their school’s ACE-IT program, an in-class training program that gives students credit toward high school graduation and postsecondary school.

Once the students complete their Level 1 training (done while they’re still in high school), they can apply to the union and continue the apprenticeship with the piping college “We manage all of their hours; we have health and welfare and pension benefits,”

Phillips said, adding the variety of jobs available to apprentices is vast – some of the jobs can last only a few days, while others go on for years.

And the UA piping college is open to anyone interested in pursuing a career in the piping trades, not just high school students. New graduates and other youth can also apply to the program as well as professionals looking to upgrade, he said.

The value of a career in trades is not lost on Phillips.

He started his own apprenticeship as a steamfitter more than 20 years ago before rising the ranks of UA Local 170.

“Anybody that goes and gets an apprenticeship and anybody that gets involved in an organized apprenticeship is doing a good thing,” he said.

For more information on the piping college, go to www. uapicbc.ca.

Ironworkers Shop Local 712 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS

Proud to represent B.C. Ironworkers for more than 68 years.

1026 Auckland Street, New Westminster, B.C. V3M 1K8 Phone:

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Union eyeing employees in high-tech fields Grant Granger

ggranger@newwestrecord.ca

While visual effects, video game development and animation might seem futuristic, they are industries whose labour practices are from a bygone era.

That’s the opinion of Unifor Local 2000 secretary-treasurer Jennifer Moreau.That’s why she’s trying to organize those employees and create a chapter of the local to be called DigiUnion B.C. She says strength in numbers by joining a union will benefit both the workers and the local, which derives most of its membership from the struggling newspaper industry.

Moreau says workers in visual effects, game development and animation share similar working conditions, and they aren’t good.

She attributes a hightechnology exclusion in the Employment Standards Act (ESA) for many

of the problems. Moreau well rewarded with the great says the exclusion is not resalaries they get in the highally known about and has tech sector. yet to receive a strong test “But what’s happening in court. It was brought in over the years, the animaby an NDP government in tion and the video game 1999 and applies to nondevelopers and the visual unionized workers in higheffects studios have been ustech industries. ing this high-tech exclusion “It means hours to have their reguof work, statutory lar workers workholidays, and overing beyond a regtime provisions (in ular workday and the ESA) don’t apnot getting any ply to these workovertime, and exers,” says Moreau. cluding them from But her research statutory holidays, shows supportetc.” ers of the exclusion Moreau emphatwo decades ago sizes many comJennifer Moreau intended it to be panies in those applied to software Unifor Local 2000 businesses do pay developers who alovertime. But ready received good salaries. many don’t.

“It was meant to draw “I’ve heard from a lot of high-tech work to B.C.,” people that it’s a problem. says Moreau. “Part of the Because any time you don’t rationale at the time was pay overtime and you go these people were being to Employment Standards paid very handsomely for (Branch of the Ministry what they do. So to work of Labour) and complain late to push to get a projabout it, they’ll just claim ect through, it’s fine, they’re they’re a high-technology

company. As far as who determines whether that’s a high-technology company or not, it’s still pretty up in the air,” Moreau says.

“This exclusion is seriously disadvantaging people in these industries, and it’s creating a very un-level playing field with the employers.What we’re telling workers who are upset about this, or want to see improvements, is that if you actually join a union then you have a collective right to bargain, to negotiate a contract with your employer that outlines provisions.

“There’s definitely a need here. People working in these sectors would definitely benefit from having a union.”

The film industry, she says, benefits extensively from being heavily unionized.Writers, directors, actors, equipment operators and even security personnel are unionized. Special effects, too, but not its successor, visual effects.

“This branch of creating movies is now developed in a non-union environment and they’re suffering because of it,” says Moreau.

“It makes complete sense to have visual effects part of that process.”

Workers in those sectors are often hired on contracts, some as short as three months, says Moreau.They move from studio to studio, city to city, country to country depending on where the work is. Employees can often be discouraged from complaining by the threat of the employer having their credits removed from the movie, says Moreau, because having their names up on screen is often vital to resumés.

Unionizing, she says, would give the workers a little job security, reduce the need to hop from workplace to workplace and help develop cohesive groups that stay together.

“Unions are very much about groups getting to-

gether, individuals getting together as a group and using that dynamic, using that strength in numbers to level the playing field with the employer.That’s what a union is about,” says Moreau.

“It’s hard to even think like that when you’re a precarious worker and moving from contract to contract to contract all the time.

That’s hard to do, because we have to get over that.

Plus, when labour is mobile like this, there’s often a fear that, ‘Well, if we unionize they’ll just ship all the work to India.’

“The bottom line is if people want to see improvement in their working condition (their best option) is to join a union and start bargaining your own contract.”

Those interested in forming a digital union can go to mediaunion.ca or email jmoreau@mediaunion.ca.

THIS LABOUR DAY

HELP KEEP NURSES SAFE

www.bcnu.org

> 9 out of 10 people in BC think that more should be done to prevent violence against nurses. > 95% of nurses agreed that 24/7 security at certain sites would reduce violence in the workplace.

— Mustel poll March 2017

During BC’s May election all three political party leaders signed a pledge to advocate for a violence-free workplace for nurses.

Call your MLA and tell them it’s time to honour the pledge and provide the security to keep nurses safe.

2017 Labour Day

BC’s teachers stand proudly with all workers, determined to protect our quality public services and build a more equitable society for every British Columbian.

A message from the Burnaby Teachers’ Association, a local of the BC Teachers’ Federation, a social justice union.

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WorkSafe regulations are ‘written in blood’ City councillor says workplaces are less safe now because of cuts to safety regulations and inspections Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

New Westminster Coun.

Chuck Puchmayr believes workplace regulations, education and enforcement work hand in hand to create safe workplaces.

Puchmayr, who served as the NDP’s labour critic when he was New Westminster’s MLA from 2005 to 2009, believes workplaces are less safe than they were years ago because of cuts to safety regulations and workplace inspections.

“If you know the chances of getting inspected are slim and none, some employers may take advantage of that and push the envelope a little bit,” he said. “Workers that are unable to speak out or have an organization to speak out for them would

be more vulnerable, I would believe, than ones that have someone to speak out for them.”

In the early 2000s, the B.C. government sought to cut red tape by ordering one-third of all regulations cut. He believes cuts to inspections and regulations led to deaths among forestry workers and other industries in B.C. “I always look at WorkSafeBC regulations as regulations that are written in blood,” Puchmayr said.

“They are as a result of incidents in the workplace.That is why you write these rules.

When somebody just takes a pen and strikes them, that’s shocking to me.That’s reckless and irresponsible.”

During his tenure as labour critic, Puchmayr became well acquainted with

families of workers killed and injured on the job and helped establish a fund to assist the families of three mushroom pickers killed and two who suffered brain injuries in a confined space incident at a mushroom farm in Langley in 2008.

“There is some work that is of high risk, but I don’t believe there is any job that a worker would have to sacrifice their life or health for.They are high risk, but if you take all the precautions you can come home 100 per cent of the days for the rest of your life working in that trade,” he said. “It’s when you start cutting corners or you create a higher risk that breaches the regulations.That’s when people die in the workplace or an employee takes a risk or an employer asks an employee

Celebrating Labour Day

The Burnaby Citizens Association invites you to join with us to salute the working men and women of Burnaby and the labour unions who work to make life better for everyone in our community.

MAYOR DEREK CORRIGAN Burnaby City Councillors:

Burnaby School Trustees:

Councillor Pietro Calendino

Chair Ron Burton

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Vice-Chair Baljinder Narang

Councillor Dan Johnston

Trustee Katrina Chen

Councillor Colleen Jordan

Trustee Meiling Chia

Councillor Anne Kang

Trustee Larry Hayes

Councillor Paul McDonell

Trustee Harman Pandher

Councillor Nick Volkow

Trustee Gary Wong

Councillor James Wang

to take a risk, which isn’t really prominent. It happens.

It’s not all employers, it’s not all employees, but unfortunately it still happens so you need a third party to ensure that it doesn’t happen and that there is a consequence to that.”

Whether they’re working in mills, farms, restaurants or other businesses, Puchmayr believes employees and employers must be educated about the potential safety risks in their industries and abide by the regulations in place. He said it’s imperative that the regulations be enforced.

In January, the B.C. Federation of Labour renewed its call for the provincial government to make workplaces safer after several fatal incidents at timber facilities in the Okanagan.

Chuck Puchmayr former labour critic

“Our view is that government and employers aren’t doing enough to keep workers safe on the job,” B.C. Fed president Irene Lanzinger said at the time.

“Health and safety protections are weak and not always rigorously enforced.

Workplace safety is being compromised. Injured workers aren’t fairly compensated, and employers

whose negligence kills or seriously injures workers are let off with a slap on the wrist.”

For the past two years, Puchmayr has assisted the New Westminster and District Labour Council in organizing its annual Day of Mourning event at Westminster Pier Park.

Along with people dying at worksites in New Westminster, including mills and a barge on the Fraser River, others, like the mushroom farm workers, were sent to Royal Columbian Hospital after being injured on the job.

“You do hear the stories.

People talk about those histories and people who died on the job,” Puchmayr said.

“New Westminster has had more than its fair share of workers dying on the job.”

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How do unions stay relevant in a changing world?

In an economy increasingly based on part-time work, how do unions stay relevant? That’s a question the NOW pitched to SFU professor Lindsay Meredith, whose doctorate covers labour economics.

Union renewal is also the topic of this year’s B.C. Federation of Labour’s fall conference inVictoria. Participants will explore three emerging themes: changing workplace demographics; the rise of precarious work; and broader economic shifts, including the impact of continued globalization, emerging technology and automation.

According to Meredith, industries need to automate and accept technologies as they come, or else they’ll fall behind. However, as more jobs are eliminated in the process, the workforce becomes smaller.

That means unions are needed now more than ever.

Check out reporter TerezaVerenca’s interview with Meredith (edited for length).

Q: Are unions needed today as much as they were needed decades ago?

A:Yes.What’s happening is a very interesting trend.

If you have inflation going on, what happens is if wages don’t go up, but inflation is active, real wage actually goes down. If you have any inflationary pressure, and over a year or two, who gives a damn? But this real wage stagnation has been active for a number of years.The middle class tends to get hollowed out because their real wage has stagnated, it’s fallen behind long-term inflation, and that makes them poor and they have less money to spend. Do we need unions?Yeah.The bottom line is if you really want to have a strong economy, you need a strong, well-paid middle class that has money in their pocket.

Q: It seems belonging to a union these days is more the exception than the rule. How did we get to this point?

A: Historically, if you go bour force, those are often back three or four decades, in other industries that are unionization in Canada ran much less unionized – serin the 30 to 33 per cent catvice sector industries, office egory, depending where you administration, government were.What’s happened is a and health care. number of things. AutomaQ:Technology and aution, number 1, and techtomation – is this a good nology have made inroads or a bad thing for the into production facilities. workplace?

And traditionally, A:Ultimately, the heavily uniongood or bad, it’s ized sectors were coming. It isn’t goin those manufacing to go away very turing facilities, in easily. It becomes an those plants. But if issue if everybody all those employelse automates and ees get laid off beyou don’t. It’s a bad cause they got rething because evenplaced by a robot, tually your industry now you have a is going to croak. If Lindsay Meredith much smaller base professor you automate ahead for unionization. of other guys, it’s Simultaneously, you had a a good thing because your big increase in women enindustry gets financially tering the labour force over stronger and you’re able to the last three or four dedestroy other industries becades.Women, traditionally, cause you have an advanare much harder to uniontage in cheaper manufacturize than men. I would suging costs. gest it’s (because) they’re Ultimately, are we going less militant.They’re kind of to become more technolopeaceful animals.When you gized? Sure we are. see that big increase in female participation in the laQ:How do unions stay

Fairness. Training. Safety.

Our Work Continues.

relevant in an economy increasingly not based on full-time work?

A:Eventually, you’ll have to see if there’s enough pressure brought to bear.You may see unionization start to gain a little bit of ground even on the part-time side of things. Much more difficult to organize.You’ve got a much more transient workforce.

If labour gets desperate enough, real wages continue to stagnate, enough jobs are lost, maybe you’ll see an increase in militancy, even among females. Can you get females to be militant?

Damn right you can. Just push them hard enough.

Q:What sectors do you see unionizing in the future?

A:One area might be IT. Why there? One of the best grounds for unionization is you gotta have an industry that’s in demand, an industry that has profitability, so the employer can afford to pay good wages, and an industry that has very talent-

Conference in a nutshell What: B.C. Federation of Labour’s Union Renewal Conference – Making Work Work for Everyone. Join participants from around the province and explore strategies that respond to changing workplaces. This year’s conference will explore three themes: changing workplace demographics; the rise of precarious work; and broader economic shifts such as the impact of continued globalization, emerging technology and automation.

When: Oct. 26 to 28 Where: Fairmont Empress Victoria, 721 Government St., Victoria Registration: $325/person.

The deadline is Oct. 12.

Register at tinyurl.com/ BCFEDConference.

ed, highly-trained people, and not just anybody off the street can pick up their job and start being an IT player.

What’s missing from your job?

Work life balance?

Better pay?

Improved working conditions?

Join a union, make the change!

Call 604-408-0746

For more than a century, the union presence in B.C. has improved the lives of all working people.

We have campaigned for fair wages and fair treatment, led the way in skills training and set the standard for workplace safety.

IUOE Local 115, with more than 11,000 members across B.C. and the Yukon, is at the centre of this movement. On Labour Day 2017, we pay tribute to those who came before. We remember their sacrifices and victories. But our work continues. Join us.

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OPINION

Pharmacare makes sense Hassan Yussuff

Canadian Labour Congress president

There was a moment in Windsor, Ont., years ago, that changed the way I look at prescription drug coverage forever. I was told about a worker who was hospitalized when his employer went bankrupt. Lying in his hospital bed, he was given notice that his health benefits would be terminated in 30 days. Just like that, he was plunged into a new insecure reality of being unable to afford the medications he needed. It’s the same reality 3.5 million Canadians face today, thanks to our patchwork, ineffective prescription drug system.

Here in British Columbia, an estimated 768,733 working people do not have employer-based health benefits.

That means many B.C. residents are splitting pills, skipping days to stretch their prescriptions, or not taking the medications they need

at all, due to the unreasonable out-of-pocket costs.

Canada is the only developed country in the world with universal health care that does not include prescription drugs. Instead, our multi-payer system has resulted in the second highest prescription drug costs in the world, next to the United States.

Nobody should be forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for their prescriptions.That’s why Canada’s unions are marking Labour Day with a campaign to win a universal drug plan for all Canadians.

Canadians aren’t benefitting from the current system.The only ones who do benefit are pharmaceutical companies, which can charge higher prices for commonly used drugs because they are selling to many buyers; and private insurance companies, which charge employers, unions, and workers.

It just isn’t working: 8.4

million working Canadians don’t have prescription drug coverage.Those working in part-time, low-wage, precarious jobs are most affected, which means young workers and women are less likely to be covered. Even Canadians who do have coverage through work can have trouble due to ever-increasing co-payments and deductibles.

This should be unacceptable in a country like Canada. In our country, it’s supposed to be simple – if you’re sick, you should get treatment, regardless of where you live or how much you make. If you have a health card, you should have prescription drug coverage.

This Labour Day, Canada’s unions are renewing our commitment to public health care by making pharmacare our top priority.

Join us, and together we can win a universal prescription drug plan for all Canadians, regardless of age, geography or income.

Local Union No. 280 Production, Roofing, Sheet Metal Salutes Working Men and Women on Labour Day! Business Manager - Jim Paquette Assistant Business Manager - Dan Burroughs Business Representative - Richard Mangelsdorf Business Representative - Ken Elworthy

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Creating new opportunities for those interested in our trades

Dignity and Justice A Voice in the Work Place These are the principles on which organized labour was founded.

No single union has ever achieved these goals with more success and consistency than the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Best wishes this Labour Day from the membership and officers of

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Canada, and the Canadian Labour Congress

#1 Grosvenor Square, Delta, BC V3M 5S1 Stan Hennessy, President Richard Van Grol, Secretary-Treasurer

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5

REASONS TO JOIN A UNION

There are numerous reasons to join a union, but these are the top 5.

1.

Fairness: When you are working with a union collective agreement the company must treat its employees fairly and apply the same rules to everyone.

If it does not do this there is a grievance process that ensures workers are to be treated fairly and equitably.

2. Benefits: Workers in unions are far more likely to have better benefits across the board for both men and women. For example – in 2005 88.5 per cent of workers with a union received non-wage benefits like drug, vision and

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dental plans compared to 68.6 per cent of workers without a union. And workers in a union are less likely to have to subsidize the company’s plan.

3. Safety: While there are provincial workplace safety regulations, companies with unions are obligated to have health and safety committees. Unions ensure members have access to training and are protected if they voice concerns about health and safety issues.

4. Job security: Most union members receive credit for seniority - the

time they have been employed by a company. Most collective agreements have language that, if layoffs occur, ensures layoffs are done fairly by seniority. Workers in a union also generally receive larger severance payments.

5. Wages: In 2013 unionized workers in B.C. earned an average $5.60 more an hour than non-unionized workers.

For more information on how to join a union, go to bcfed.ca – the B.C. Federation of Labour’s website.

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Recovery Week features conference, festival of health care that includes a full continuum of care for AROUND TOWN all Canadians. Recovery Week, which is Sept. 4 to tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca 10, includes the conference Addictions experts will be on Sept. 7 and 8 at Anvil Centre and the Recovery gathering in New WestminDay Street Festival in New ster for the upcoming ReWestminster. covery Capital Conference The Recovery Day B.C. of Canada.

Festival takes places on SatNew Westminster MLA urday, Sept. 9 from noon to Judy Darcy, who is Brit5 p.m. near Sixth and Sixth ish Columbian’s minister of in uptown New mental health and West and is a celaddictions, is the ebration of recovopening keynote ery from addicspeaker at the contion. It includes ference that’s taka kids zone feaing place in Septuring face painttember. Dr. Joao ing, clowns and a Goulao, who is bouncy castle, food Portugal’s national trucks, mental drug coordinator health and addicand is credited as tion wellness inforbeing the architect Judy Darcy mation booths, a of Portugal’s poli- keynote speaker street circus for the cy to combat drug whole family, two live music overdoses, will also speak at stages,TEDx-style speakthe conference, which has a ers, and a memorial centre theme of Stronger Connecto honour those lost to adtions = Stronger Commudictions. nities.

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INPUT WANTED The Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association has wrapped up its Fridays on Front event– and now it needs your help.

With the Fridays on Front drawing to a close on Aug. 25, the BIA is asking for the public’s feedback for the event held for the first time this summer.

It’s asking community members to provide feedback via a brief survey that can be found at tinyurl.com/ FrontSurvey.

SAVE THE DATE: SEPT. 30 As part of World Breastfeeding Day, New Westminster Public Health is holding a 2017 Breastfeeding challenge on Saturday, Sept.

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Food, entertainment and prizes are part of the breastfeeding challenge, which takes place at New Westminster Public Health, 218610 Sixth St., which is upstairs in Royal City Centre mall.To register, mothers can call 604-777-6731 and leave a message.

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Royal City Community Church is inviting community members to enjoy an afternoon of fun at the Last Blast of Summer.

The event is on Saturday, Sept. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. on the grounds of Royal City Community Church, 601 Eighth Ave. It includes a visit from the Vancouver Tumblebus (a gym on wheels), pony rides, inflatables, face painting, a bake sale, a balloon twister, a photo booth where guests can get dressed up in costumes and have their photos taken, a visit from Inner Ring Circus, live music and more.

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While the church has been located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Sixth Street for many years, some people may be unaware. It’s on the same site as Thornebridge Gardens retirement residence.

“One of the reasons we do it as well is, people always say, ‘Is the church still on that corner?’We get that quite a lot.They just see Thornebridge. Our building and their building are the same colour.We do this as a ‘Hey, we haven’t

gone away, we are still in the community.’ It just lets people know we are still here,” Seymour said. “It’s just a fun thing we do.”

While there is no cost to attend and enjoy various activities, there is a small for a few activities, such as the photo booth and hotdogs.

In the event of rain, the Last Blast of Summer will be held inside Royal City Community Church.

“It’s a cool, fun event,” Seymour said. “Everybody seems to enjoy it who has come out for it.”

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There are a number of items with historical connections in New Westminster that seem to be hard for many citizens to keep straight, and this can lead to errors in the local story of this community. One of these is Government House.

Government House, built during the early 1860s, was the formal home for the governor or lieutenant-governor in the early colonial period, and as New Westminster was the capital of the Colony of B.C. this home was here.

First of all, where was Government House? The building was in the same area as the site referred to as the camp of the Columbia Detachment of Royal Engineers.That site was where the B.C. Penitentiary used to be, and today where the Fraserview housing development is situated – in-

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land from Sapperton Landing Park.

When you look at photographs of the Royal Engineers’ camp, overlooking the Fraser River, Government House is the large formal structure located on the left side of the camp – a very prominent, large, high-gabled, light-coloured house.

In time, this building was enlarged and a tower feature added, but the location stayed the same.

This building, though not used as a government house for very long, filled various roles in the city for many years. A May Day or two used the grounds, Sir John A. Macdonald and his entourage visited, and some CPR officials held meetings there, but eventually, run down and empty, it was demolished in the winter of 1888/89.

So now, where wasn’t Government House? Although there have been a few suggestions that this

building was a structure on the asylum grounds, or one of the warden’s or B.C. Pen staff houses, or even a large mansion on the hill above Queens Avenue, these are incorrect and fortunately isolated comments.

Two other suggestions have been noted as being Government House. One building suggested was the large white house that used to be on the B.C. Penitentiary land near Columbia Street at the southeast corner of the Pen property.The other was the current, large stone mansard-roofed structure halfway up the hill on lower Richmond Street.

Neither of these was Government House; both were associated with the B.C. Pen – the latter being the first penitentiary building.

The building we refer to as Government House used to be in the general area of today’s Royal City Manor, between Jamieson Court and Columbia Street.

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NewWest to play for Mann Cup for first time since 2010 Dan Olson

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For the next two weeks or more, New Westminster will be Mann Cup Central.

The New Westminster Salmonbellies proved to be built for endurance, putting a four-goal deficit in the rear view mirror en route to a 13-11 victory Sunday over the Victoria Shamrocks at Queen’s Park Arena.

The win clinched the club its first Western Lacrosse Association playoff title since 2010. It also means the city will host the Mann Cup championship series beginning Sept. 8, against Ontario’s Major Series playoff champions – with Peterborough currently leading Six Nations 3-1 in their final.

The Salmonbellies will gladly take the extra days rest to heal those bruises and strategize for the upcoming battle.

Getting there, they all admit, was just half the battle; the target now is to get four more wins.

“I’m super excited; the team just earned it,” said Mike Messenger, who was one of many standouts in Sunday’s come-from-behind win. “We deserved Cut to the chase: Above, Drew Belgrave, left, covers it and worked hard all year to get where Victoria’s Corey Small during Game 5 on Sunday; below at right, New West celebrates scoring in Game 3. PHOTOS we are.We’ve got great players, on offence, defence, a great goalie.We knew ABOVE, ROB KRUYT; AT RIGHT, JENNIFER GAUTHIER we had a chance to make it, and I’m excited we actually did it.” with 39 seconds left on the clock into an In a game of halves, the visiting Shamempty net to complete the scoring. rocks rode a crest of opportunities over the “Resilience is a very good word for this first 30 minutes and took a 7-3 lead by the team. I talked before about the character in eight-minute mark of the second period. this room, and I’m a firm believer that the The ’Bellies responded with force, count- chemistry of this group has allowed us to be ing five straight goals, including tallies by successful each time we’ve been tested,” reLogan Schuss, Kevin Crowley and Mesmarked captain Curtis Hodgson. “I don’t senger in a span of 1:50, before the islandthink there was a guy in this room who ers tied it late in the middle frame.The two didn’t think we could not battle through anteams then began trading the lead, with the other adversity game. Every time we needed ’Rocks getting ahead 11-10 with 9:57 left in to, we answered.” the third on a goal from Josh Fagan.

Alexis Buque turned back 38 shots en But New West continued to show it had route to earning the championship final’s more in the tank, counting the equalizer Most Valuable Player award. with 4:32 to play off the stick of Mitch “I can sum it up really simple,” noted Jones, just 1:29 after the 25-year-old Hodgson. “Buque has given us a chance to lefthander had a goal called back because of compete every night. If we did not have him an illegal hidden-ball play. playing the way he’s been playing, we’re not Three minutes later, Crowley walked in this position.” the goal line from the left side and tucked The netminder wasn’t about to take the a tight-angle shot under the ’Rocks’ Aaron glory for himself, reflecting on how his Bold to give the home team a 12-11 lead.

Continued on page 45 Messenger added his second of the night

California Dreamin’ gets Hyacks a win

Dan Olson

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Cutting outside: Broxx Comia, at left, sidesteps a Linfield tackler during action last week in California. PHOTO STEPHANIE LAFLEUR

Sun tans, Mickey Mouse ears and a football win – last week’s tour of southern California saw the New Westminster Hyacks cover all the bases.

Buoyed by a 22-9 victory over Linfield Christian last week in Temecula, Calif., the Hyacks are gearing up to launch the 2017 B.C. AAA varsity football season off right.

If the defence can match or even improve on its performance against Linfield – which boasts three players receiving

Div. 1 scholarship interest – then New West will have trouble downplaying its recent No. 2 in B.C. ranking.

“We certainly made our share of firstgame mistakes, as did they, but as far as a first-game performance it’s probably as good as one we’ve had in some time,” noted head coach Farhan Lalji.

Surrendering a field goal on Linfield’s first possession, the Hyacks proceeded to put plenty of pressure on their U.S. hosts.

Grade 12 newcomer Sebastian Reid got the ball rolling, capitalizing on some key blocks to deliver the ensuing kickoff 92 yards for the first major of the year.

“It was a well-blocked play. It wasn’t like (Reid) had to break a lot of tackles,” noted Lalji. “He’s a talented kid but overall it was a well-blocked play that got him over the edge and down the sideline.”

While Linfield would answer back on their first possession of the second half to take a 9-8 lead, it would also be the last points they scored.

New West took over and, backed by a dominating outing from the defence, pulled away on 14 unanswered points.

Scoring second-half touchdowns were Broxx Comia and Michael Kingsley and Continued on page 45

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Hyacks Junior ’Bellies contribute to Mann run start strong NewWest toppledVictoria with impressive depth, getting contributions from call-ups Continued from page 44 a two-point convert from Sammy Sidhu.

“We just want to cut down on mistakes and play good fundamental football,” said Lalji. “What I was happiest about in (Lindfield game) was probably how well we tackled defensively and how well we ran to the ball, so we need to do more of that and keep working at those fundamental things. Even offensively, we have to finish blocks and not make mistakes.”

It was a fitting set-up for this Friday’s test, 7 p.m. when they host perennial Oregon power Scapoose at Mercer Stadium.

Prone in the past to peaking too early, New West is well-versed in what’s at stake this year, with key seniors like Lucas Sabau, Sidhu and linemenYanni Angelopolous and Isaiah James aiming to lead their teammates to a Subway Bowl.

But nothing is being taken for granted, said Lalji.

“I don’t think our guys are going to get too far ahead of themselves.They kind of know what the prize is at the end of the year, and we’ve been too close to get ahead of ourselves early.We’ve been kind of guilty of playing our best football early and not late, so that’s not going to happen,” he said.

After Scapoose, the focus turns to the annual homecoming game, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. against Mission at Mercer Stadium.

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The game plan, right from the start of training camp, was to run.

New West senior Salmonbellies head coach Steve Goodwin repeatedly said fitness would be at the heart of their strategy when it came to outlasting the competition this season.

After beating Victoria 13-11 on Sunday to clinch the club’s first Western Lacrosse Association title since 2010, it’s hard to argue with that mantra.

Veterans and newcomers alike matched the Shamrocks stride

for stride, then found a little something extra to surpass them.

It played a role in Game 4’s 9-8 OT win in Victoria, and was front-and-centre Sunday, too.

By bolstering the playoff lineup with junior New West standouts Connor Robinson, Drew Belgrave, Carter Dickson and Preston Lupul, the team not only added an element of energy and skill, but also depth that kept them in games.

“Coming in we knew we had to play fast and play smart and if we get the win we win the series,” said Robinson, who earned his stripes as the B.C. junior league’s two-time MVP. “Going

down 7-3 in the second (Sunday), it’s hard to come back especially against a team like Victoria, but we’re confident in ourselves and what we can do.”

Robinson’s contributions in the series added up to five goals and seven assists in four games, giving him 11 goals in nine playoff games.

Belgrave, meanwhile, has established himself as a formidable defensive force, and chipped in with a big goal on Sunday.

The former St.Thomas More football star has ingratiated himself with his teammates, and was rewarded Sunday with the club’s Player of the Game prize belt.

Dickson and Lupul each stepped in when called upon and chipped in offensively.

Robinson, who sits tied for fourth in team scoring, has applied for a temporary late return to his NCAA school, High Point University in North Carolina.

Entering his senior year, Robinson is hoping he will be granted leave to extend this playoff run, as well as his wearing the hometown colours. “(The ’Bellies) have really welcomed me to the team with open arms, as well as my junior teammates (Belgrave, Lupul, Dickson). ... I’m really hoping I can stay a few more weeks.”

Final MVP Buque credits team for award

Continued from page 44 teammates have been equal parts in the successful run.

“For me, when I think of MVP I think of this team. I couldn’t do it without them,” said Buque. “I only got one segment and my defence closed the door and made sure I could see the ball.Without them, this whole team is MVP. It’s not me, it’s a unit and I couldn’t have done it without these guys.

“These guys are my family and I need

them now more than ever (because) we want four more (wins).”

Whether it’s Peterborough or Six Nations – Game 5 goes Thursday in Peterborough, with the Lakers leading 3-1 – the ’Bellies will need to continue playing their best ball.

The two Ontario teams feature such experienced leaders as Ryan Benesch, Dan Dawson (SN), Curtis Dickson, Shawn Evans, Adam Jones and Brad Self (PE).

“We know we still have more games to go

and the next games are the hardest to win,” coach Steve Goodwin said. “ We’ve always been about transition and speed, but we’ve got talent and depth.We’ve got 30 guys including the junior callups that give us a lot of depth, so I have no problem going to any one of those guys on the floor.”

The Mann Cup series will have games on Sept. 8,9, 11, 12, and if necessary, 13, 15 and 16. All game times are 7:30 p.m. at Queen’s Park Arena.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! Welcome to the 18th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, it’s

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BEST SERVICES

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IN-HOME CARE Nurse Next Door

REAL ESTATE RE/MAX Advantage

DANCE STUDIO Kids in Motion

INSURANCE Westland Insurance Group

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shopping spree at Royal City Centre as an incentive for you, the loyal reader, to cast your votes for the best in New West in 120 business categories. While our contest does not qualify as a scientific survey, the level of participation definitely lends credibility to the outcome as do our strict rules on how we count and qualify every ballot. Each ballot must contain a minimum of 25 businesses voted upon, only one ballot is accepted per individual, and only original ballots cut out of the newspaper or entered online were counted.

All other entries were disqualified. I want to offer my sincere congratulations to the businesses who received this year’s Readers’ Choice Award. They are all deserving of our recognition as The Best in New West. But please don’t just take our word for it; visit as many of the winning businesses listed in this special feature and decide for yourself. The Record would like to congratulate this year’s winner of the Royal City Centre Shopping Spree, Ron Strome. We also sincerely thank all of you who participated and entered this year’s contest and we look forward to counting your votes next year.

Lara Graham Publisher New Westminster Record

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BICYCLE STORE Cap’s Bicycle Shop BOOKSTORE Black Bond Books BUTCHER/MEAT MARKET Queen’s Meat & Deli

shopping spree at Royal City Centre. Congratulating him is Jennifer Clarke, Marketing Manager for Strathallen, at the Royal City Centre (left).

DENTAL CLINIC Belmont Dental Centre DOGGIE DAYCARE Mindful Mutts DRIVING SCHOOL Infocus Driver Training DRY CLEANING Aloha Dry Cleaners FINANCIAL ADVISOR TD Canada Trust FITNESS STUDIO MOVE Studio FLORIST Bunches & Blooms GYM 30 Minute Hit

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NAIL SALON Crystal Nails NEW WEST POLITICIAN Judy Darcy NOTARY PUBLIC Martin Kastelein Notary Public OPTOMETRIST Lifetime Eyecare PET GROOMING Royal City Paws Pet Centre PHYSIOTHERAPY Columbia Integrated Health Centre PRE SCHOOL Queen’s Park Preschool

SHOE REPAIR New West Cobbler Shoe Repair SPA/AESTHETICS Urban Bliss Spa TANNING SALON The Tanning Studio TATTOO ARTIST Royal Anchor Tattoo TRAVEL AGENCY Carlson Wagonlit Travel VETERINARIAN CLINIC Columbia Square Animal Hospital WINE/BEER MAKING Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

MORTGAGE BROKER Stephanie Barritt

PRINTING/COPY CENTRE Royal Printers

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FRAMING & ART SUPPLIES The Frame Shop

NEW BUSINESS (UNDER 1 YEAR) Good Omen

SHOPPING CENTRE (INDOOR) Royal City Centre

CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING Grand Central Consignment

GARDEN CENTRE Lowe’s

ORGANIC FOODS Donald’s Market

CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE Champagne Taste Home

GROCERY Save on Foods

PAINT STORE The FAT Paint Company

SHOPPING CENTRE (OUTDOOR) Queensborough Landing

INTERIOR DESIGN Michelle Dupré Design & Co.

PET FOOD & SUPPLY STORE Bosley’s by Pet Valu

JEWELLERY STORE Cartwright Jewelers

PHARMACY (INDEPENDENT) Longevity Compounding Pharmacy/ Polo Health + Longevity Centre

HAIR STUDIO Zoom Hair Studio HEARING CENTRE Connect Hearing

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PRODUCE Kin’s Farm Market

BEST DINING & ENTERTAINMENT COFFEE BAR Old Crow Coffee Co.

FUSION Wild Rice

BREAKFAST Angelina’s Dutch Corner

CRAFT BEER/ BREWERY Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

GREEK Taverna Greka

BRUNCH Angelina’s Dutch Corner

ETHNIC Tamarind Hill

BURGER Burger Heaven

FAMILY DINING White Spot

BUSINESS LUNCH The Boathouse Restaurant

FINE DINING The Boathouse Restaurant

CATERER Greens & Beans Deli

FISH & CHIPS Cockney Kings Fish & Chips

ANNUAL FESTIVAL Columbia strEAT Food Truck Fest

CHINESE Hon’s Wun-Tun House

FROZEN DESSERT Anny’s Dairy Bar

INDIAN Royal Tandoori Indian Restaurant ITALIAN The Old Spaghetti Factory

NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB The Rivers Reach Pub NEW RESTAURANT (UNDER 1 YEAR) Patsara Thai PATIO (PUB) Paddlewheeler Pub PATIO (RESTAURANT) Hub Restaurant

JAPANESE Ki Sushi Restaurant

PIZZA Pizza Garden

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The Heritage Grill

SANDWICH Big Star Sandwich Co.

MEXICAN El Santo

SEAFOOD The Boathouse Restaurant

SERVICE OVERALL El Santo SPECIALTY CAKES Pink Ribbon TIE Fratelli’s Bakery SUNDAY BRUNCH Angelina’s Dutch Corner THAI FOOD Patsara Thai VIEW Hub Restaurant

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Thanks for voting us #1 Retirement Residence in New Westminster.

Retirement living can be rich, inspiring and fulfilling. We know, because we see it every day in the spirited seniors who call Thornebridge Gardens home.

They’re living vibrant, active lives and waking up each morning excited and inspired. For the passionate and caring staff at Verve, this isn’t a job, it’s a calling and we do whatever we can to create communities where spirit, body, and mind flourish every single day.

To learn more about the Verve difference at Thornebridge Gardens, visit verveseniorliving.com 604 524-6100 I 649 - 8th Avenue, New Westminster I verveseniorliving.com

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The Frame Shop

NEW WESTMINSTER

QUEEN’S PARK DENTAL

est. 1946

Best Cosmetic Dentistry

The award-winning Queen’s Park Dental has earned a reputation for its unwavering dedication to its patients. This simple, yet leading concept, has been one of the guiding principles here for eight years.

Founded by Dr. Darcy Murphy, he and his staff offer a comprehensive range of dental services in an environment that is relaxed and inviting.

“I have a laid-back management style and try to keep a happy and comfortable atmosphere here for my team and our patients,” he notes.

“I feel that if my team is happy we can all provide the best care to our patients.”

His clinic specializes in a wide range of services and the most up-to-date advancements in general dentistry, including dental implants, dental veneers, sealants, as well as teeth whitening and more.

In keeping with its ethos of providing cutting edge technology, a few years ago Dr. Murphy introduced a New Gum procedure, Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST). This scalpel-free, suture-free procedure is used to correct gum recession.

“It is an excellent alternative to traditional grafting techniques, and much more comfortable for the patient,” he explains.

Dr. Murphy comes with exceptional creden-

tials. The highly skilled professional graduated in 2003 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the well-respected Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. While at Dalhousie, he was elected Class President, President of the Dental Society and Class Valedictorian.

In addition, Dr. Murphy was accepted into a one-year Dentistry General Practice Residency (GPR) at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. After that, he went on to practice in New Westminster for a few years prior to purchasing Queens Park Dental from Dr. Lyle Agar.

“I see myself as a lifelong learner and endeavour to provide top notch care by participating in continuing education to learn the latest techniques,” he adds.

Besides its state-of-the-art dentistry, Queen’s Park Dental is a practice with “Heart.”

Dr. Murphy regularly donates to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation and has established a yearly scholarship to a graduating student at New Westminster Secondary.

It doesn’t stop there. Dr. Murphy personally takes time out of his busy practice to volunteer at the British Columbia Coroners Service (BCCS) as a Forensic Odontologist.

“My team also donates a day to ring the bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas,” he says.

Your smile is the first thing people notice – let Queen’s Park Dental. make it the best ever!

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WHITE SPOT

Best Family Dining

White Spot New Westminster has become synonymous with great service, great food and great people.

Once again, local residents have proclaimed White Spot as Best Family Dining in the 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards.

“We feel a great sense of pride for winning the Reader’s Choice Award” says Mathew Oommen, General Manager.

Oommen says the legendary restaurant has an unbeatable combination of affordability, proximity and a menu offering something for everyone.

“Another key to our success is that we promise to do whatever it takes to keep our customers happy”, says Oommen.

White Spot is truly considered part of our province’s heritage and pride. According to White Spot’s story, it all started when founder Nat Bailey transformed his 1918 Model T truck into a traveling lunch counter for hungry sightseers at Vancouver’s Lookout Point. One day, as the young industrious Bailey was doing his runs, a customer leaned out of his window and asked him, “Why don’t you bring it to us?”

So, Bailey hired three strapping young guys to take orders. And thus began one of the most enduring stories of phenomenal success in the industry. Nat’s energy and his passion for service set the stage for the first White Spot drive-in, which he opened in 1928 on Granville Street at 67th avenue in Vancouver.

in the number of awards the location has gathered over the years.

This summer, enjoy your favourite White Spot fare while taking in some sun on their great outdoor patio.

For breakfast, lunch or dinner, White Spot is the place to be for great eats in a fun, casual atmosphere. White Spot New Westminster is located at #134 610 6th street in Royal City Centre with plenty of free parking. For more information, visit www.whitespot.ca or call 604522-4800.

White Spot New Westminster is open Sunday to Thursday 8am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 8am to 10:30 pm.

Bring home White Spot’s legendary taste, for take-out call 604-310-SPOT (7788), or order online at www.whitespot.ca

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Play Based Preschool Program Since 1965.

Our preschool is a place where children and their parents are encouraged to learn together through play, in a caring environment that fosters a sense of community. We offer a nurturing preschool program nestled in the heart of Queen’s Park. There are a limited number of spaces available for September (Children born in 2013 and 2014).

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DONALD’S MARKET

QUEEN’S PARK PRESCHOOL

THORNBRIDGE GARDENS

Donald’s Market first opened its doors in 1986 in Vancouver, offering nearly everything needed to run a household, including food, personal care products, cleaning supplies, pet supplies, and more.

To this day, Donald’s Market is still independent and family owned. They are a part of BC Buy Local (LOCO) and carry a wide assortment of unique and specialty products such as organic, fair-trade, non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free, as well as items you will not commonly see in big box stores. Donald’s Market caters its product selection to the wants and needs of local residents – couple that with superior customer service and you have a recipe for success. Renowned for bringing quality products at an affordable price, Donald’s Market opened its New Westminster location in the River Market in 2010. “We believe you shouldn’t have to pay a premium to eat healthy,” says Linda Chen, Store Manager.

The independent grocery store has amassed several accolades over the years, including multiple Reader’s Choice Awards, the New Westminster 40th Annual Royal City Builder’s Award and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce Platinum Award, to name a few.

Recently, Donald’s Market introduced the Goodness Rewards customer loyalty program. Customers earn points for every purchase, which can be redeemed for free groceries. In addition, New Westminster customers who join the program contribute to the ONE fund, where 1% of their purchases are given back to the community through local initiatives and projects.

As a business with heart, Donald’s Market also donates to numerous organizations such as Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, Queen’s Park Preschool, Monarch Place, and others. “We support our local community and events with donations and sponsorships,” Linda adds.

Come and see for yourself why Donald’s Market is “Packed with Goodness.”

For more information, visit www.donaldsmarket.com.

Ever imagine seeing a baby chick hatch or your first art work displayed in a gallery at age three? At the award-winning Queen’s Park Parent Participation Preschool, those are just some of the many fun, activities that happen. There is also everything from visits to art galleries to dance classes, drumming to bee keeping, and baking and gardening. Since 1965, the preschool has been offering local youngsters a high-quality program in play-based early childhood education. Nestled among the trees of Queen’s Park, this parent owned and operated preschool is attracting a third generation of New Westminster parents, who want their children to experience the joys this preschool provided them – fun times in a park side setting with playhouses, climbing structures, water tables, a garden and a treed play area.

Manned by a talented and caring team of certified Early Childhood Educators teachers, children are nurtured by warm, friendly caregivers in an intellectually and socially enhancing atmosphere.

Another enriching component of the centre is the monthly educational speakers’ seminars parents are invited to attend.

Engaging lecturers speak on a variety of subjects all related to the growth and development of preschoolers.

With such a long, rich history in the Royal City, the Preschool continues its commitment to the community it serves.

It’s longevity and excellence is based on the principle it was founded on more than five decades ago – an ethos of building a strong sense of community through volunteerism in its families.

Many parents go on to be leaders in Parent Advisory Programs, sport and other community groups. Moreover, the preschool frequently donates new children’s books and food hampers to the New Westminster Family Place.

At Queen’s Park Parent Participation Preschool, children can explore, question, observe, try new experiences, and take risks under the guidance of the teachers.

Over the last few years, a transformation has happened in senior retirement homes. Today’s savvy retirees and their families expect a lot more from the traditional model of care of yesterday.

In New Westminster, that retirement home is the multiple awardwinning Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Community.

According to Thornebridge’s marketing manager, Debbie Clarke, its purpose has always been to improve the quality of life for its residents. “We do this by providing luxurious, worry-free surroundings overflowing with life-enriching services for inspired senior living,” she explains. In just one decade, Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Community has established a new standard in senior living. Boasting a collection of 144 suites, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, the residence offers individualized services by exceptionally caring staff, in a warm, friendly and homey atmosphere.

The culinary experience alone raises the bar. At Thornebridge, residents are provided an exceptional restaurant-style dining experience with optional dining times. Its healthy menu features numerous options, using fresh local ingredients as much as possible. The dining room is often filled with laughter, while its warm staff often remember personal preferences.

Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Community offers housing in a serene environment that include beautifully bright and airy suites, housekeeping services, meals and snacks, laundry, weekly recreation activities and trips. “We ease the pressures of daily demands and offer options for new experiences and personal growth,” Debbie notes.

Thornebridge is part of the nationwide management company VERVE, which has been serving seniors since 1980.

“Verve means “spirited effort” and signifies vitality, growth, and a thriving spirit,” she explains. “Verve describes how we want all our residents to live every day.” In the end, it is about ensuring seniors receive the respect and dignity all of us deserve – something Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Community was founded on.

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LIFETIME EYECARE

Best Optometrist

Everyone realizes how important nutrition and exercise are to optimal health, yet many don’t realize that eye examinations are vital to overall well being. According to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind statistics, 75 per cent of vision loss could be prevented or treated by visiting an eye care professional.

Since 1929, people have been trusting Lifetime Eyecare with their eye care health – one that has the distinction of being the oldest existing optometry practice in the Lower Mainland.

At the helm is one the Lower Mainland’s most respected optometrists, Dr. S. Bachra, co-owner and chief optometrist. She purchased the well-established practice in 2006. Today, along with Paul W. Slusher, Co-Owner and CEO, they have created a practice with a reputation for providing exceptional patient care showcased by excellence in customer service.

“We are the top grossing Eyecare and Eyeglass centre in New Westminster,” notes Paul, adding Lifetime has enjoyed an A+ Rating from the BBB since 2009. “We also are the only eyecare centre in the area offering free single vision lenses with every eye exam.”

Earlier this year, Lifetime implemented the Best Price Guarantee - which means they will beat ANY clinic or store’s price by 10 per cent on any product. In addition, the clinic features a 30 day, no questions asked product guarantees and 90 days lens adaptation guarantee.

Moreover, Lifetime Eyecare is the only centre close by that has an eye specialist on staff – eliminating the need to wait months to see a

for voting us Reader’s Choice 2016 specialist. This modern clinic offers state-ofthe-art lens technology, the largest selection of eyeglasses in the city, designer frames and sunglasses, the latest in contact lenses (with a special interest in difficult fits), as well as safety and sport specific eyewear.

“We also offer both Ortho K (vision correction) and Latisse (a product that lengthens eyelashes),” adds Paul.

More than that, Lifetime Eyecare is about the devoted team of professionals who work here.

The centre has a wonderful, customer-service oriented staff that strives to provide the most comprehensive eye exams in the industry through use of advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.

When you consider all that Lifetime Eyecare offers, it’s no wonder they keep winning Readers’ Choice Award year after year. Lifetime Eyecare has consistently been voted #1 Best Eyeglasses (since 2008) and #1 Best Optometrist for the last eight years; while offering the latest and most advanced medical care and lens technology.

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POLO HEALTH + LONGEVITY CENTRE

TAMARIND HILL Best Ethnic

Best Dental Clinic

In New Westminster, those searching for a more natural approach to health and wellness head to Polo Health + Longevity Centre.

As founder of this multiple disciplined and award-winning clinic, Dr. Allana Polo, and her team, combine natural healing methods such as botanical medicine, nutrition, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, fitness and lifestyle counselling to get to the root cause of symptoms and find the best treatment(s).

“We healthcare practitioners at Polo Health truly believe in individualized care, and want to motivate, educate and inspire you to reach optimal health, vitality and longevity,” says Dr. Polo.

“Using an integrated medical model, we hope to achieve this level of care.”

Everyone at Polo Health believes “the most effective health care system is one that recognizes the self-healing powers of the body, the change that is possible in motivating people to maintain their own health, the importance of prevention and the need to examine the root cause of disorder, and not the resulting symptoms.”

At this progressive centre, it’s truly about integrated health; not focusing on a “cure,” or ways to silence the “symptoms,” but rather on a whole-body approach to discovering, and treating the root cause of ailments.

Equally important, to stay current on any changes or updates in their fields of expertise, these professionals often attend courses and seminars.

Meanwhile, Dr. Polo credits a commitment to patients, as well as a wonderful synergy with her team, which includes naturopath and anti-aging integrative medical doctors, holistic nutritionists, dietician, and clinical counsellors, as keys to the centre’s ongoing success.

As this year’s winner of Best Independent Pharmacy and for a 2nd year in a row, Best Naturopathic Medicine awards, Polo Health + Longevity Centre combines the Best of Modern and Natural Medicine.

Combining the best of Malaysian cooking with an introduction to the traditions of Southeast Asia, Tamarind Hill Malaysian Restaurant offers its diners a comprehensive cultural experience of authentic cuisine that makes them come back over and over again. No wonder it is a multiple Reader’s Choice award winner!

For more than a decade, this popular eatery has offered its loyal clientele with a tantalizing journey through a diverse selection of culinary delights that come from all corners of the world. Tamarind Hill reflects the diversity of cultural traditions in Malaysia, bringing in Portuguese, Indian, Chinese, and Western influences to its Southeast Asian foundations.

“This is what we are known for - a culinary adventure fit for kings. The time is now, and the place is Tamarind Hill,” says Louis Leung, owner/proprietor of the highly successful restaurant, adding he has another location in North Vancouver.

Traditional, all-time favourite dishes such as Rotis, Satays, Green Papaya and Mango Salad, Hainanese Chicken, Rendeng Beef and Kari Lamb all stay true to their original incarnations as family favourites. The restaurant’s customers also love to discover unique flavours and dishes, such as the mouth-watering Soft-shell Crab with Indian Black Peppercorn and Garlic Butter that is second to none.

Meanwhile, Tamarind Hill sponsors many local nonprofit organizations. “We often participate with various fund raising events to help local charities or schools to help reach their goals,” adds Louis, humbled by the incredible support and accolades from the community and afar. Customers come from all over the Lower Mainland to experience a culinary adventure into the best of Malaysian food.

“We have customers who come from Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey, Delta, and even as far as White Rock or West Vancouver,” says Louis. “I sincerely thank everyone who visit and dine with us. With an ever changing economy, I will do what I can to continue to serve these communities which had been wonderful in welcoming and supportive of Tamarind Hill.”

Belmont Dental has been serving patients in New Westminster for over 30 years. We understand that each patient’s needs are different.

At Belmont Dental we alleviate much of the stress associated with trips to the dentist by treating our patients in a comfortable, gentle and friendly atmosphere. We are committed to providing excellent care and we pride ourselves on the quality of our dental work.

Our Philosophy – to be a trusted health care professional.

To build trust with open, honest communication.

Our Vision – Provide quality treatment with a gentle hand.

Be the doctor. Conduct a dental exam and diagnosis, not just a “check-up”. Demonstrate empathy and caring. Listen.

Consider the oral health needs while respecting the wishes of our patients.

Our Mission – To Educate. To impart the value of dental care as part of overall health and well-being.

Dr. Gursharan Dhaliwal (DDS, FICOI Diplomate ICOI)– owner Graduated Belgaum University India then attended New York University 2002. Once returning home to Canada he acquired Belmont Dental from its original owner Dr. Astley Smith, speaks Punjabi, married with 1 son and 1 daughter. Dr. Lori Musacchio (BSC, DMD) – associate Graduated from UBC 2001, joined Belmont 2002, speaks Italian, married with 2 sons. Dr. Gina Lee (BSC, DMD) – associate Graduated from UBC 2008, joined Belmont 2011, speaks Chinese, married with 1 daughter. Dr. Christine Park (BSC, DDS) – associate Graduated from Columbia University, joined Belmont 2013, speaks Korean, married. Dr. Parisa Pezeshkfar (BSC, DMD) – associate Graduated from Semmelwies University Budapest 2011 then from UBC International Dental Degree completion 2016, joined Belmont 2016, speaks Farsi Belmont cares for the community by donating to outreach programs such as New West Family Place, Angels of Anxiety and our yearly Christmas Food Bank Donation.

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Best Indian Food

Another year and another Readers’ Choice award for the Royal Tandoori Indian Restaurant. They have been consistently winning the best Indian food for the past 18 years. When you walk into this multiple award-winning eatery, the zesty and delectable smells of authentic Indian cuisine will immediately seduce your appetite.

In the heart of New Westminster’s uptown district, the Royal Tandoori consistently boasts mouthwatering original North Indian food coupled with great service and a warm décor.

Over the past two decades, owner and chef Jasminder Singh and his wife Kulwinder Sandhu have devoted themselves to featuring those Indian flavours customers flock here for by combining the best in traditional techniques with creativity and innovation.

That attention to detail, which includes using only the freshest and best ingredients, pays homage to this Royal City landmark Indian Restaurant.

The seasoned chef’s repertoire of “celebrated” dishes are many but start off with must haves such as Jasminder’s famous Nann bread, which he lovingly prepares fresh daily in a selection of flavours - regular Nann, Nann with garlic, onion, chicken, potatoes (Allu) or Nann with spinach, to name of few.

Many loyal clientele come back over and over again for his Nann, which is to die for when it is dipped into any one of his signature Dhai Bhalla, which is ground lentil balls in yogurt, or some delicious Raita, made of yogurt and cucumbers.

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100 Braid St Studios is an inclusive co-working space for New Westminster and Lower Mainland artists Studio artists produce fine art & craft in the form of paintings, sculpture, fiber, jewellery making, photography, and mixed media.

Or perhaps its authentic samosas or vegetarian Pakoras that you crave? Well you won’t be disappointed – it is one of Jasminder’s secret family recipes that consistently garners rave reviews each and every time.

The eatery is a quaint, distinctive restaurant that is voted one of the finest in Indian cuisine. Whether it is a quick lunch, an intimate evening for two or to celebrate any occasion as a group, Royal Tandoori aims to please. The restaurant seats 70 inside.

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Founded three years ago, Prime Denture Clinic has already earned a stellar reputation for its unwavering dedication to its patients. This simple yet leading concept is one of the benchmark principles that guides Brian Ko and Patrick Marcelo.

That philosophy also earned the clinic the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Denture Clinic in New Westminster for three years in a row.

“We understand the significance that dentures have on a client; the way it impacts one looks, the way they eat, the way they speak and smile,” say both.

The clinic offers free consultations, which includes examination of the tissues and dentures, taking numerous measurements, before providing clients with several options of treatment and a comprehensive treatment plan.

Both Brian and Patrick come with a wealth of experience and education. They graduated from Vancouver Community College with Registered Denturist and Registered DentalTechnician degrees. With strong technical backgrounds, these professionals offer the expertise, knowledge and art of creating a stable bite, tight fit, and optimum comfort for each client.

Whether a patient’s dentures are for purely cosmetic reasons or for optimizing full dental function, the clinic offers full removable denture and permanent denture solutions. Working closely with some of New Westminster’s top dental professionals, the clinic delivers a comfortable, relaxed and enjoyable experience.

“Whether it is a simple complete/partial denture or as sophisticated as an implant-supported dentures, we can guarantee that we will be able to provide you genuine service and a professional quality denture,” adds both.

Discover how Brian and Patrick provide the very best in dentures and advanced procedures in order to give you that smile you always dreamed of. For more information or to book an appointment at Prime Denture Clinic, call 604-521-6424 or visit www.primedentureclinic.ca.

Imagine walking into a Parisian or English flower shop … ones that burst with perfume, colour and timeless style. In the River Market at New Westminster Quay, Bunches & Blooms Floral transports you to Europe, yet offering west coast flair.

For more than three decades, owner and florist extraordinaire Robin Schafer has been creating striking arrangements that are at times dramatic or beautifully simple.

“We have a passion for design and flowers and it shows in our product… no cookie cutter designs here” he explains.

What makes Robin’s designs standout from others comes in part from the years of competing in local and national floral design competitions; garnering him several local awards and a first in the western division of a national floral design competition.

“Locally, we’ve won the Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Florist in New Westminster for the third consecutive year and A List for several years,” he says proudly.

Another reason for its success is that Robin is always on the lookout for new ideas. Bunches & Blooms recently launched a line of DIY Terrarium kits in store. Customers choose the type of Terrarium they want to create, purchase the contents and get instructions on planting.

Robin was gifted an innate eye for floral design. In 2013, his dream of opening his own shop came to fruition. It didn’t take long for residents and visitors alike to notice his stunning designs.

With continued growth to the location and additions to the team, Bunches & Blooms Floral has grown to be one of the city’s most popular florists. Whatever the occasion, Robin and his team will produce the perfect bouquet or centerpiece for your special event.

There are so many banking options out there. Financial Institutions all offer similar services and products, but the one that stands above the rest with The Record’s readers is TD Canada Trust.

TD Canada Trust has a rich, long, and stellar history of serving the needs of the local community. The landmark financial institution has a presence in New Westminster dating back more than 100 years.

TD Canada Trust has long been recognized for its strong focus and reputation for excellence in customer service and satisfaction.

‘Our employees are focused on creating a legendary customer experience that is best in class within the industry and provides the best advice for all of our customer’s financial needs,” says Debbie Haller, the branch manager of the 6th Street branch. “We have a team of employees that really care about our customers.”

Meanwhile, TD Canada Trust understands the importance of community involvement. The bank and its employees have an illustrious reputation for helping out in the community. It is one of the sponsors of the New Westminster’s Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award. Their team is actively involved in local community events such as Sapperton days and TD Tree Day at Hume Park, was a title sponsor for Uptown Live, represented at the New West Pride event, and supports the Cameray Child and Family Services group.

Committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of its clients, see why readers of The Record keep voting them the best bank in New Westminster year after year. This year, they’ve also won additional recognition as best financial advisor in the Reader’s Choice poll.

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ANGELINA’S DUTCH CORNER

Best Breakfast, Best Brunch & Best Sunday Brunch With beautiful views just outside your doorstep in addition to mouth-watering Dutch inspired cuisine, people can’t help but want to eat here. Nestled in the Quay by the Fraser River, Angelina’s Dutch Corner is a true favourite with locals and visitors who frequent here for breakfast, brunch, coffee with friends, or lunch on the seasonal patio.

“At Angelina’s, we really appreciate our customers . . . we truly believe the customer is boss, and therefore, should be treated like royalty.” says Eric Missouri, who wears many hats–owner, chef and manager.

Eric took over the trendy restaurant four and a half years ago. Since then, this entrepreneur has not only increased sales by a whopping 300% and still climbing, he has turned the restaurant into one of the most popular spots in New West.

The family-friendly restaurant features

contemporary and traditional Dutch cuisine as well as West Coast favourites. This local favourite neighbourhood hangout serves great food at great prices. Delicious fare served in a casual, contemporary atmosphere keeps customers coming back again and again.

Everything is made from scratch with Eric sourcing the freshest local ingredients he can find. Renowned in the Royal City for its signature Dutch pannekoek, waffles and pancakes, Angelina’s will convert even the most discerning palate.

A pannekoek is a larger and much thinner version of an American pancake, but not as thin as a crepe. They may contain slices of back, apples, cheese or raisins. Plain ones are often eaten with treacle (a syrup made of sugar beets), appelstroop (an unspiced Dutch variety of apple butter) or just powdered sugar.

Angelina’s Dutch Corner also feature a wide selection of omelettes, waffles, breakfast plates, sandwiches and soups.

The full menu can be viewed on the website: angelinasdutchcorner.ca.

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BROOKES & CO.

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For more than four decades, New Westminster’s small, medium to large-sized businesses have relied on the expertise of Brookes & Co., CPA. Founded in 1976 by Raymond (Ray) Brookes, the firm specializes in providing a broad range of professional accounting services – financial statements, tax, payroll, and bookkeeping services.

Ray received his Bachelor of Commerce from UBC in 1968, then went on to graduate from the Certified General Accountants Association program, acquiring his CGA designation in 1974. From 1968 to 1976, Ray honed his skills working as an accountant in the manufacturing (of locksets), the wholesaling (of specialty building products), and the management and real estate development industries.

Today, the award-winning firm has built a stellar reputation for its genuine desire to help, along with excellence in customer satisfaction and its small-town welcoming atmosphere.

Brookes & Co. is committed to finding customized financial solutions for each and every one of its clients.

“We have quite a casual and relaxed atmosphere in the office and I believe our clients pick up on this,” he says. “Being open (unofficially) on Saturdays and throughout the year has also attracted those clients who cannot take the time off from work during the weekdays.”

Ray or his daughter, Liana, takes the time to explain in detail each client’s annual financial statements – thus enabling them to make better strategic decisions in a timely and informed manner.

“We are about satisfying our clients ... relieving them of the stress of dealing with the mountain of paperwork (which they create) and with the various regulatory bodies and taxing authorities, such as the CRA,” explains the seasoned professional.

“Our six-member team seems to have developed a successful synergy of people skills together with technical knowledge.”

Teaching your teenager to be a careful and safe driver can make the difference in their survival behind the wheel. That’s why many parents rely on the professionalism at Infocus Driver Training to ensure their teenagers get behind the wheel armed with defensive driving techniques that have been proven to save lives.

At this award-winning school, owner Neil Elliot, is focused on driver training for life, rather than just preparing for the road test.

“It’s essential that a driver is safe on the road. This is what I wanted for my kids and this is what I want for all my students,” he explains. “My primary goals are that my students develop the capacity to plan and feel in control so that they are safe on the road. That’s why it’s driver training for life.” Neil comes with a wealth of experience in the industry. Holding a degree in psychology and also accredited as a Life Skills Coach and Career Counselor, allows him to better understand where each student is coming from. After working at several driving schools as a Driver Education Assessment Coordinator, evaluating and assessing the skill and capacity of Driver Instructors in Saskatchewan, Neil founded Infocus Driver Training five years ago. In addition, the Entrepreneurship Program at Douglas College provided him with a great foundation for the business. As an independent company, Infocus starts by assessing the learning style and needs of each student in order to develop an individualized training plan.

“My lesson plans integrate this information so that each student can learn how driving is impacted by decision making,” he explains. With a Five-Star Google rating, Infocus Driver Training is always striving to look for ways to improve on its programs and services. All this has contributed towards making Infocus this year’s award-winning driving school.

Children laughing, drawing, climbing, running or jumping with abandon. When you think of children at play, you think of happy, carefree children. But there’s much more going on than just fun.

When kids are playing, they are also learning. At the award-winning St. Barnabas Daycare, children learn while they play.

“We focus on the social and emotional needs of the children we care for,” explains St. Barnabas Daycare director Jill Styan.

“We want them to learn how to be independent, build problem solving skills, and learn how to interact with their peers and the world around them. It doesn’t mean they don’t learn the basics; they just learn them in a fun way.”

For nearly five decades, New Westminster parents have been sending their children to the fun-focused learning daycare. Much of St. Barnabas Daycare’s success is due to the nurturing and positive atmosphere created over the years by a dedicated and loving team of professionals. “I think that families genuinely feel the love we give to our children, and a sense of trust and authenticity is imperative in this industry,” says Jill. “We work as a team to best meet the needs of each family individually and put people needs first as often as we can, and we have a lot of years of experience doing so.”

Jill has been in the field for more than a decade. She earned her ECE (Early Childhood Education) Certificate, as wells her Infant Toddler and Special Needs Training. With a background in social work, she managed large group daycare and preschool centres before taking the post at St. Barnabas six years ago.

For Jill and her staff, providing support and guidance as children play and learn is what makes St. Barnabas Daycare so special.

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Whether Michelle Dupré is renovating a dated home, kitchen, bathroom or transforming a kid’s room, this interior designer is in her element. She is doing something right. In the last three consecutive years Michelle’s firm, Michelle Dupré Design & Company, has been awarded Readers Choice for best interior design.

Michelle’s passion for creating and transforming environments were nurtured during a successful career that spanned two decades in accounting and design.

Michelle Dupré Design & Company showroom offers a broad range of services, everything from home renovations, space planning, colour and renovation consultations, upholstery, tiling and flooring installations, painting services, wallpaper installation, blind and shutter installation. Michelle and her design team of qualified and licensed contractors offer in house consultations and computerized design - guaranteed to be on time and on budget. In addition, Michelle Dupré Design & Company is a one-stop shop that you can create your dream space within her showroom. Everything from custom Cabico Cabinets and closets, tiles for floors, walls and backsplashes, laminate, engineered, solid wood and vinyl plank flooring, Silestone and Cambria quartz countertops, Maxxmar and ShadeOMatic blinds and shutters, fabrics for window coverings,drapery and upholstery and trending home accessories.

Also featured is Canadian-made Para Paint and a selection of beautiful wallpapers from top brands.

“We offer many Canadian and North American products and focus on quality and workmanship,” adds Michelle. Michelle can transform your home into a masterpiece. Her philososphy “Good design is capturing the spirit of the client in the soul of the space” -Michelle Bernier. Beautiful homes don’t just happen; they are created. At Michelle Dupré Design & Company, that is what they do best. To learn how Michelle can transform any room in your home, visit Michelle’s website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Houzz page.

As an award-winning pharmacy, New West PharmaChoice, caters to the special needs of local elderly with a more personal and compassionate manner that many larger pharmacies just can’t do. This has made PharmaChoice the drug store of choice for many assisted living residents in the Burnaby/New Westminster area.

Owner and Pharmacy Manager Todd Verabioff and his staff pride themselves on developing long term relationships with each patient, ensuring everyone receives the best possible care.

“What we can offer as an independent pharmacy is a more personalized care with a pharmacist attending quarterly reviews with the assisted living staff, and provide medication reviews in the patient’s homes at their convenience” says Todd. “We also offer a free medication return program and do not charge extra fees for blister packing on a weekly basis.”

Featuring excellence in community-focussed care by using the latest software and technology available, PharmaChoice provides services to two assisted living homes in the Burnaby/ New Westminster area. “We communicate between the nursing staff, residents, and physicians concerning questions about medication management in all areas of patient care,” he notes, adding he attends quarterly reviews with nursing staff and follow ups (when necessary) of all residents within the assisted living facilities. “Our pharmacy has also developed a “Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual” which is used specific to each assisted living residencies we care for.”

At New West PharmaChoice, everyone is committed to helping seniors achieve the best health care possible by listening to their concerns and offering personalized one-on-one counseling; ensuring that the medication management of the residents is accomplished to promote the safety and independence of the residents. Todd and staff look forward to serving the needs of seniors in assisted care facilities across the Lower Mainland in a professional, friendly and caring manner that has made them this year’s Readers Choice winner.

Award winning artist and tattooist, Jason Wainwright, has been bringing his unique designs to New Westminster since December 2014. The owner of the popular Royal Anchor Tattoo parlour says the imagery used in their tattoos are truly works of art.

A former student of the prestigious Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Jason went on to manage several retail shops, then ran a skateboard distribution company before realizing his passion – tattooing. With the surgical precision of a doctor, Jason’s artwork comes to life on his canvas of choice.

For a while, Jason had a private studio and was a co-owner of a tattoo shop downtown. He then launched Royal Anchor Tattoo in New Westminster – a city he’s very proud to call home.

Today, local residents and people from the Lower Mainland trust their bodies to Royal Anchor’s diverse team of seven artists, all different ages and backgrounds, each specializing in different styles of tattooing.

“With more than 20-years experience in the industry, our team can tackle any style of tattooing in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere,” he explains.

Jason credits his artists for Royal Anchor’s growing success.

“We all push each other in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the best results possible,” he explains. “We’re all friends so that makes the working environment really fun.”

As a result of Royal Anchor Tattoo’s thriving business, Jason recently hired two new artists and has extended the hours by opening the shop seven days a week in order to accommodate walk-in customers.

Besides winning Readers Choice 2017 and being published in various tattoo magazines and books, Royal Anchor Tattoo continues to garner rave reviews.

By offering a clean, safe environment, friendly atmosphere and some of the best tattoo artists in town, Royal Anchor Tattoo a triple threat.

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1. Music Lessons Are Number One. Do you want to learn music at a place where the music education is the most important thing? At Music Box Music Academy your music lessons are our business. Giving you a great learning experience is our # 1 priority. We are not a piano store or dance studio that also has music lessons, or an instrument retailer that has lessons in tiny little rooms with little or no accountability from the instructors. At Music Box our mission is providing you with a great music learning experience.

2. Free, all inclusive recitals & masterclasses!

We are the only music school in New Westminster that offers not only free recitals, but also free masterclasses. Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really worth it, is to have their child participate in a recital, many of our students choose to perform in our optional biannual recitals. This can only be found at Music Box.

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Best Music Lessons What happens when you combine leading music teachers, top music programs and young and old aspiring musicians in a music studio in New Westminster? Magic!

That is what Music Box – New Westminster’s Music Academy has been doing since 2013. The popular school has attracted local students as well as those who choose to travel in from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver and Richmond because of the professional-

ism of its instruction and highly dedicated teachers. With a proven track record showcased by quality music, voice, theory, violin, flute, drums, ukulele, singing, guitar, clarinet and piano lessons, its no wonder Music Box is a Reader’s Choice award winner, three years in a row.

“We have great music teachers, all with University training and professional performance experience,” says Vashti Fairbairn, Owner, Director, Teacher. “Our music teach-

ers are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them.”

As a boutique Music School, they offer personalized lessons and classes in Music to aspiring students as young as nine months to seniors.

“We are happy to say we have office staff solely dedicated to scheduling music lessons… This is very unusual for a music school,” adds Vashti. “This means parents are taken care of promptly and with flexibility.”

Vashti comes to the industry with a wealth of experience, most notably as a decade-long music teacher and performer. In addition, she has performed at international jazz festivals across the USA, from Florida to California and in-between.

She received an ARCT in Piano Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatory, and studied Classical Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Jazz studies at Capilano University. She has garnered five Best Music Director Award Nominations and two Best Music Director Award Wins (Community Theatre Collation and Ovation Awards respectfully).

Music Box is a music school that cares deeply about their students and the community. Music Box regularly donates to charities Music Heals and Burnaby Safe House and loves to pop up at community events like the Farmers Market and send students to sing O’Canada at Salmon Bellies Games in-between music lessons.

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Looking for the best pastries, cookies, cupcakes or pies in New Westminster? You’ll find it hard to avoid over-indulging at Fratelli Bakery Ltd. The award-winning artisan bakery has been serving up delicious, tempting sweets for more than 19 years in Vancouver before opening its second location in Sapperton in 2013. The reason for its phenomenal success, says its owner Marco Cornale is that “We are a true neighbourhood bakery. I strive to always give my customers a fresh product using the best ingredients each and every time, in addition to excellence in customer service so that they come back for more.”

This authentic family run Italian bakery uses original, generation-old recipes, coupled with the best ingredients possible. The result? Some of the most tantalizing pastries, breads, cookies, cupcakes, biscotti, cakes, macaroons and more this side of Italy. Marco credits much of his success to his “amazing and friendly staff who are like family to me.”

“I have staff that have been with me for 20 years,” he adds.

“My three daughters work in the business as well, with Bianca running my second location here in New Westminster, Gianna baking and Michela working in customer service. It has been a joy having them grow up in the business and now being such an important part of the bakery.”

Over the years, Fratelli has garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious Golden Plates award, as well as a several Reader’s Choice awards, to name a few. Marco says he is extremely grateful for the way New Westminster residents have embraced his bakery. To that end, he regularly donates all of his leftover baked goods to the New West Union Gospel Mission, United Baptist Church, after school programs at neighbouring elementary schools, as well as countless cake donations to various charities throughout the year.

Many “Boomers” must make decisions about their aging parents’ housing options. As our lifespan increases, many seniors are able to remain independent but others will require assistance of some sort. For many seniors, staying in their own home is the best.

At Nurse Next Door Home Care Services, Wendy J. Scott, co-owner and Director of Care, understands that all too well. A registered nurse for over 41 years, she co-founded the awardwinning home care business out of a very personal reason – her beloved father. After her father was discharged from hospital, Wendy suddenly realized the benefits of care delivered within the home and a Nurse Next Door home care franchise was the best way to deliver on her passion.

“Nurse Next Door senior home care is not just about finding someone who can come when you need them,” she explains.

“We go to great lengths to make sure we have the perfect match and will make it right if we don’t get it the first time.” Nurse Next Door brings expertise and peace of mind to families and their loved ones through a wide range of senior home care, from housekeeping to palliative care. Wendy also provides learning opportunities for seniors on a variety of topics at the Seniors Active in Living Program, Bonsor 55+ Community Centre, Century House, and Cameron Community Centre. She teaches for the Canadian Diabetes Association and provides written information on this chronic health condition. Wendy participates as a nursing consultant for an addictions rehabilitation program and for a centre for marginalized women. Wendy runs a wellness program in independent living residences. She participates in 2-3 community events a month such as Senior Fairs, the Hyack Festival, and Sapperton Days. Wendy sets up and runs multiple flu vaccine clinics throughout the fall and winter.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel is the modern traveler’s dream. For more than 25 years, adventurers from across New Westminster and the Lower Mainland have trusted the professionals at Carlson Wagonlit Travel to plan their bucket list itineraries and more.

Over the years, the multiple award-winning Readers’ Choice experts at Carlson have won several industry awards amongst other CWT offices across Canada.

“When a customer comes in, we take time to ask them questions about their expectations, their past travel experiences, what they liked most about the last trip,” says Marivic Cregan, Manager/Co-owner with partner Karen Kirby.

Carlson’s travel consultants, including highly trained and experienced ones such as Susan Howell, Elsie O’Brien, Suzie Grant, help travelers simplify the planning and booking process for that ultimate vacation. Often, they are able to save you money over time, as well as many other travel perks, that travelers booking online don’t have access to.

“We love to share our stories to our customers as that is what gets them excited when they ask about a place they want to visit,” explains Marivic. “Their journey starts when they walk in and talk to us and their experience during their holidays becomes a memory that lasts a lifetime.”

At Carlson Wagonlit Travel, they understand that each vacation is unique to you. Over and over again, this award-winning team with more than a century of making dreams come true - has met or exceeded its customers expectations each and every time.

Call any one of its professional and friendly agents to book your next great Bucket List Moments so that you can enjoy your next vacation like a VIP.

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When it comes to great pub fare and stunning waterfront views, the clear favorite for New Westminster residents is The Paddlewheeler Pub. A landmark in New Westminster for over 30 years, this friendly, locally owned neighborhood pub is where locals head for the best wings, Bellini’s and best patio in town.

This multiple award-winning pub has always been synonymous with mouthwatering food, a great place to meet friends, and perhaps that “special someone,” as well as for great live entertainment.

Its scenic riverfront patio gets extremely busy during the summer months … You can sit and enjoy a great meal with your favorite brew or glass of wine and watch the boats leisurely go by while people are walking on the boardwalk.

Although The Paddlewheeler is renowned for its wings and beef burgers, they also have such mouthwatering favorites as fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, soups and salads, as well as daily features.

Manager Janet Lucarino credits an amazingly friendly staff and great food at reasonable prices for its success.

Loyal patrons also stop by for the wide range of entertainment featured here: sports, UFC, music bingo, karaoke, Friday nights with Rob Boss – comedian/ magician, Sunday night jams hosted by the Mad Man Lindsay Band and an awesome free local entertainment with a and live bands.

Meanwhile, the pub prides itself on its strong commitment to the community.

The staff host an annual Christmas Breakfast every December to help out The Purpose Society and Family Place in New Westminster, as well as pulling together to do hampers for the less fortunate in the community at Christmas.

“If you want to raise money for your favorite charity or team, we would love to help you organize your event here at The Paddlewheeler Pub,” says Janet.

In order to keep your car running at its best, it’s important to keep up with routine maintenance and inspections. By properly maintaining your vehicle, you’ll reduce future repair costs, optimize your car’s performance, maintain its value and extend its life.

In New Westminster, residents have trusted in Hyack Excel Tire to do just that since 1991. At the helm of this award-winning automotive shop is owner/general manager David Klassen, who received his industry education at BCIT and comes with more than 25 years of experience.

Prior to purchasing the popular auto shop in September 2012, David worked as its head technician for 14 years.

He is extremely proud of his team of highly skilled trained professionals, who on a daily basis, provide the best in automotive repairs and tires. Therefor it doesn’t come as a surprise that Hyack Excel Tire consistently wins the Reader’s Choice award every year, as well as the A-List Award for Top Mechanic and Three Time Air Care Quality Repair Award.

“Our business is about building a trusting relationship with our customers,” says David, adding they have added initiatives to reduce their environmental footprint. He also credits his staff for Hyack Tire’s continued success. “I have a knowledgeable, hard-working and caring team who are committed to quality workmanship and service,” he adds.

Keeping you safe on the road is critical to everyone at Hyack Tire. They make sure to provide every customer with the best for all of their auto repair needs, including auto part replacements and tires.

The auto shop utilizes state-of-the-art computerized equipment to ensure maximum life for your vehicle. From tire replacements and oil changes to brakes and catalytic converters, its experienced mechanics offer reliable service and support.

Most of us want that coveted sun-kissed skin without exposure to harmful UV rays.

For many in New Westminster, there is only one place to go - the multiple Readers Choice award-winning The Tanning Studio.

Opened since 2009, the salon offers several options for customers’ unique wants and needs. “For those who are more focussed on holistic skin care and fitness, our Beauty Angel Red Light Therapy is perfect for them,” says Chantal Dawes Owner/ Operator, who purchased the popular salon in February 2015.

“For those looking for a glow without going in the sun, we have the Mystic HD spray tan booth. As well as our staff is trained for custom hand held air brush tanning.”

There are several benefits to tanning salons, including improved appearance, enhanced mood, and increased vitamin D levels. The Tanning Studio showcases a variety of sun beds - everything from a level 1 to 5. Chantal explains that Level 1 provides more UVB to produce vitamin D, while Level 4 is a seven-minute stand-up for those on the go, and its Level 5 high pressure bed offers more UVA browning rays. The studio also prides itself on being a customer-service driven company, which offers state-of-the-art equipment in a facility that is clean and welcoming.

The Tanning Studio experience begins the moment you walk in the door and are warmly greeted by one of its courteous and professional employees, all of whom are Smart Tan certified.

New clients get a tour of the facility with each bed’s features explained.

Meanwhile, Chantal comes to the industry armed with 16 years of experience, including 13 as an air brush artist. Smart Tan certified, she managed several salons before realizing her dream of owning her own.

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There are few things that can compare to a hearty, steaming bowl of Hong Kong style noodles to put a smile on your face. Even though this dish — essentially rice noodles in a meat broth — is slightly different everywhere you go, at Hon’s Wun-Tun House it is awardwinning. Boasting a fragrant, rich broth, slick rice noodles and tender slices of beefy goodness, it’s always satisfying.

For more than two decades, Hon’s Wun-Tun House has been capturing the hearts of customers from across the Lower Mainland for its traditional Hong Kong style wun-tuns, barbecue dishes, noodles, and authentic broth.

Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, most of its dim sums are handcrafted and all the meat is marinated using Hon’s chef’s secret recipes.

Foodies will be excited by the exotic textures and flavours offered up at Hon’s Wun-Tun House. For pho-lovers, the must-orders include its Potstickers (also called gyozas), which are manufactured at Hon’s factory using the same recipe that have made them famous across the Lower Mainland. Regulars rave about the “absolutely divine honey-garlic ribs-perfectly cooked and meaty” and the Siu-Mai, “packed with savory flavour and steamed to perfection.”

In 2010, proprietor Kevin Lin purchased into the iconic chain of Hon’s Wun-Tun House

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restaurants (today, there are three across the Lower Mainland). Besides the cuisine, it’s that attention to detail, including welcoming surroundings (In 2014, New Westminster’s eatery received a facelift, giving it a much-needed warm and contemporary look), and professional staff who are friendly and attentive, that keep customers coming back over and over again.

“One key to our success is being able to adapt to customer’s dietary needs, anything the customer requests we can do it,” notes Kevin, adding its servers speak English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Spanish. “Sometimes we can change four to six things in a certain dish just to satisfy our customer.”

Our business is about giving customers a welcoming feeling as soon as they walk in the restaurant,” he explains. “We provide the most friendly/family atmosphere as we can for all customers, at the same time having comfort food in a relaxing affordable environment.”

That’s because Kevin and partner Bill Tan keep the lines of communication open; listening to the employees and communicating with each other on regular basis.

It’s working. Hon’s Wun Tun has set a new standard of excellence for the best in food and customer service.

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Female friendly events, hundreds of women’s products, and touring, racing and beginner experts on staff. www.theoriginalbikeshop.com • 604-524-3611 434 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC Voted #1 Bike Store in NEW WESTMINSTER – 2017 Readers Choice

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