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New West recycling depot to close in 2020 Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

New Westminster’s recycling depot is leaving town in 2020. At a closed meeting in February, city council agreed to participate with Tri-Cities municipalities and Metro Vancouver in the new Coquitlam transfer station and recycling depot that’s being built on the former Coquitlam landfill site at 995 United Blvd. The layout of the future New

Westminster Aquatics and Community Centre facility prevents the recycling depot from staying at its current location at Sixth Avenue and McBride Boulevard. Kristian Davis, the city’s supervisor of solid waste and recycling, said residents will be able to recycle more items than those currently accepted at the city’s depot, including electronics.They’ll also be able to pay to dispose of items at the transfer station. “The added five minutes’ drive

time, if you are coming from somewhere further west of the depot, is probably not too cumbersome when you think of the new facility being able to accept far more items and being a one-stop shop rather than having to go to multiple locations,” he said. A 2017/18 survey of about 200 patrons of the recycling depot found that 77 per cent of respondents frequent the recycling depot regularly, with 37 per cent visiting once a week and 40 per cent visit-

ing once a month. Of the survey respondents, 27 per cent live in Queen’s Park, 25 per cent in Glenbrook, 17 per cent in Sapperton, 13 per cent in the West End, 12 per cent in Massey Heights, and seven per cent in Queensborough or other neighbourhoods. A report to council said staff investigated alternative locations for a recycling depot but found it wasn’t cost-effective to establish a new facility in New West because

of the high price of land, the proximity to private recycling facilities and the breadth of the city’s current residential recycling and organic waste collection programs. The report said Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody agreed to participate in funding the new regional recycling depot. New West’s annual cost will be $44,000, which is less than the $113,000 it cost to operate its recycling depot in 2017. Continued on page 3

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City to correct errors in new zoning bylaw Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

The City of New Westminster is taking steps to address incorrect information included in a controversial bylaw adopted earlier this year. Council adopted in January a zoning amendment bylaw that designated 12 city-owned properties and six private properties for residential rental tenure. While tenants and affordable housing advocates praised the city’s decision, owners of the buildings and representatives from the development industry argued there were inaccuracies in bylaw 8078.They asked the city to put the plan on hold for 90 days so there could be more consultation. The bylaw is intended to preserve properties at 214 Agnes St., 215 - 10th St., 211 - 11th St., 425 12th St., 723 - 12th St. and 514 13th St. as rental only.These properties were built as strata but have been operating as rentals. After council approved the zoning amendment bylaw, the registered owners of all six strata properties petitioned the Supreme Court of British Columbia to declare bylaw 8078 illegal and/or void, to impose an order quashing the bylaw and to pay costs of the legal action.They alleged city staff had provided “false, incomplete and misleading information” in relation to the purpose and effect of Bylaw 8078 to both the petitioners and to tenants living in units in the six buildings. A May 6 report to council states that letters from the city to owners and residents of the affected properties as part of the consideration of the bylaw 8078 “incorrectly stated that the effect of the bylaw would be to prevent the units from being individually marketed for sale.”

ZONING CHANGES: Geordie Place at 723 - 12 St. is one of the properties impacted by the city’s new zoning bylaw.

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“The city does not have, through the enactment of zoning regulations, the authority to restrict the sale of stratified residential units, though other legislative tools exist to create such restrictions with the agreement of the property owners,” said the report. According to the city report, the bylaw is being challenged by petition in B.C. Supreme Court and the erroneous information about the marketing of individual stra-

ta lots is one of the grounds of the challenge. “The city has filed a response to the petition, which concedes the inaccuracy of this information,” said the report. “The proposed further zoning bylaw amendment process provides an opportunity for the city to redo the notification and public hearing procedures, including properly worded public hearing notices.” On May 6, council gave two

readings to a new zoning amendment bylaw (8123), which aims to “more clearly achieve the intent of the original bylaw.”This includes: amending the descriptions of residential rental tenure to correct a reference to the Societies Act and to add Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation as a potential landlord; more clearly indicating the rental tenure doesn’t apply to commercial properties; and amending the descriptions of the

affected properties to ensure that changes in legal status, such as the wind-up of a strata corporation and cancellation of a strata plan, are covered. A public hearing on zoning amendment bylaw 8123 will take place on Monday, May 27. “City council and I are strongly committed to preserving our rental housing stock, and to making the policy and zoning changes needed to do that,” Mayor Jonathan Cote said in a press release. “By considering the new bylaw, we’re ensuring that New Westminster is being fully transparent in communicating the effects of rental zoning.” The new bylaw continues the effect of the previous bylaw that was adopted on Jan. 28, which made the City of New Westminster the first municipality in the B.C. to apply to existing rental housing stock a new rental residential tenure zoning authority, according to a city press release. “Rental residential tenure zoning is the right tool for protecting the rental tenure of stratified rental buildings,” Emilie Adin, the city’s director of development services, said in the release. “It is being utilized as part of a suite of policies and tools that we’re exploring within the city’s authority and financial capacity to address the need for building and retaining the stock of affordable rental housing, and in particular addressing the impacts and prevalence of renovictions.” At the original public hearing, opponents of the bylaw told council the province’s new rental residential tenure zoning should only be used as a tool to encourage new rental housing supply – not as a penalty or preservation tool. They questioned the legality of the city’s decision to downzone their properties.

Regional recycling centre touted as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for residents Continued from page 1 Davis said the city’s goal is to keep the recycling depot open until the new regional centre opens next year, but the city will have a better understanding of how construction of the New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre will impact access to and from the recycling depot once a construction manager is in place. “There are some unknowns at this point.The questions that people are having are, when specifically is this happening? Well, we can’t tell you,” he said. “Obviously we have had some people who have expressed the fact they are upset by the fact the depot is moving.” In a letter to the city, Metro Vancouver said the “weighted av-

erage driving time” in kilometres from New West to the new facility is 5.5 kilometres, which is less than the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam – 9.1 km; Port Coquitlam – 11.2 km; and Port Moody – 11.1 km). In terms of the “weighted average driving time” in minutes, New Westminster is 14 minutes from the facility that’s just across the Bailey Bridge and the Brunette industrial area, while Coquitlam (21 minutes), Port Coquitlam (25 minutes) and Port Moody (27 minutes) are farther away. Metro Vancouver is aiming to complete the new $70.2-million Coquitlam Transfer Station in mid-2020.With its 30-year lease set to expire on the current site on United Boulevard, Metro Vancouver has started construction of a

In with the new: A rendering of the regional recycling centre. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

new transfer station about one kilometre away from the existing fa-

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the existing Coquitlam Transfer Station is open 363 days per year and is visited by more than 200,000 customers annually. “The new transfer station replacement will be a full-service transfer station and recycling centre for residential, commercial and municipal waste haulers,” said a statement from Metro Vancouver. “Traffic will be segregated into large and small vehicle queues and the recycling area will be three times bigger than it is now with room to expand.” “With the timing of this opportunity that was brought forward with Metro Vancouver and the cost for operations savings for us, it seems to make a lot of sense,” Davis said. “This is going to be like a one-stop shop.”

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Monday, May 20 No Council Meeting Monday, May 27 12:00 pm Open Council Workshop Council Chamber 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber Thursday, May 30 7:00 pm Glenbrooke North Residents’ Association Meeting Century House

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8113, 2019 315 and 326 Mercer Street PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application has been received to rezone 315 and 326 Mercer Street (shown hatched on the adjacent map) as part of the Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node Master Plan to allow commercial and residential uses. WHAT IS BYLAW NO. 8113, 2019 ABOUT? 315 Mercer Street would be rezoned from Light Industrial Districts (M-1) to Comprehensive Development Districts (Neighbourhood-Oriented Commercial and Residential Mixed Use) (CD-65) to allow a commercial plaza with neighbourhood-serving retail uses with residential units above. 326 Mercer Street would be rezoned from Light Industrial Districts (M-1) to Comprehensive Development Districts (Mercer High Street) (CD-64) to allow neighbourhood-serving retail uses along Mercer Street with residential units above. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From May 10 to May 27, 2019, read the bylaw and related material in the Planning Division at City Hall: Mondays between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm and Tuesdays through Fridays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm except statutory holidays, and online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. HOW CAN I BE HEARD? Email clerks@newwestcity.ca or call 604-527-4523 to register to speak. Everyone who attends the Public Hearing may address Council, however registered speakers will speak ﬁrst. Note all speakers have ﬁve minutes. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? Written comments addressed to Mayor and Council are received until the closing of the Public Hearing and will be published.

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City RECONCILIATION

Tsilhqot’in praise city for Begbie decision Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Details still have to be worked out on when the Judge Begbie statue will be removed from Begbie Square and where it will go. On May 6, city council voted 4-2 in favour of removing the Judge Begbie statue from in front of the courthouse on Carnarvon Street. “We will wait for information from staff about the process of removal,” Coun. Nadine Nakagawa said in an email to the Record. “I don’t know the logistics associated with moving and storing a statue.” As per the motion approved by council, the city will also: engage in a conversation with the Tsilhqot’in Nation about the history and legacy of Judge Begbie and the effects his decisions had on generations of their people; work with the city’s museum and archives, the community and the Tsilhqot’in Nation to find

an appropriate place for the statue; and engage in a process of consultation to find an appropriate place to tell the history of the Chilcotin War. Nakagawa, who put forward the motion, said the city needs to respond to a request by the Tsilhqot’in chiefs in 2017 to remove all namesakes of Judge Matthew Baillie Begbie, who was the first chief justice of the Colony of British Columbia. In 1864, Begbie presided over a murder trial in Quesnel of five Tsilhqot’in chiefs who were found guilty and sentenced to hang.The following year, a sixth chief, Chief Ahan, was tried, convicted and sentenced to death in New Westminster – in a spot not far from where the statue stands. In 2014, the provincial government apologized to the Tsilhqot’in Nation for the wrongful execution of the six chiefs. In 2018, the federal government fully exonerated the chiefs of any

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Getting removed: A close-up view of the Begbie statue in New West. PHOTO RECORD FILES

wrongdoing. The Tsilhqot’in National Government has commended city council’s decision to remove the statue from in front of the courthouse, saying it represents a legacy of pain and tragedy that’s still felt to this day. “From the Tsilhqot’in perspective, Judge Begbie

represents a legacy of betrayal, pain and tragedy for our people,” Chief Joe Alphonse, tribal chair of the Tsilhqot’in National Government, said in a press release. “Removing Judge Begbie’s statue from public spaces does not remove him from history, but rather recognizes our history and our

experience as Indigenous peoples.We are grateful for the leadership shown by the New Westminster city council and for the understanding and compassion for our people that this decision reflects.” A statement from the Tsilhqot’in National Government states removing

the statue allows for healing and reconciliation to take place for Tsilhqot’in communities and reflects an era of cultural understanding and appreciation for the Tsilhqot’in and all Indigenous peoples. Blair Fryer, the city’s manager of communications and economic development, said staff are awaiting further direction from council on when the statue should be removed from Begbie Square and where it will go until a new home is found. While council has approved a motion to remove the statue from its current home on Carnarvon Street, no motion has been considered regarding renaming of Begbie Square or Begbie Street. “For renaming streets and public spaces, there are a number of place names in New West that are named after what are now controversial figures, and it is worth considering them together,” Nakagawa said.

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New Westminster school trustee Mary Lalji is on medical leave for an undisclosed illness, the Record has learned. Lalji, who was re-elected in November to her second term as school trustee, has missed all committee and school board meetings since February.The last meeting she attended was Jan. 29. In a statement to the Record, Lalji said, out of respect for her family, she did not want to disclose specific details of her leave. “I’m finding it extremely difficult coping with the challenges of my role at the board table and my new health concerns,” she added. “My doctor felt it would be more beneficial for me to deal with my medical situation without the additional and unnecessary stress in my role as a trustee.” Lalji admitted she is concerned she is letting down the people who voted for her but reassured the public that the board can continue

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Opinion OUR VIEW

The SOFI document info should stay the way it is

No one likes to talk about their pay.We get that. But it seems extreme to stop publishing names of city and school district workers making more than $75,000 a year in the annual statement of financial information (SOFI). It’s true that when SOFI was introduced to provide the public with more transparency on government spending, $75,000 was considered an executive wage. Now, it’s a comfortable salary, but not exorbitantly so. It could be argued

the threshold for publishing names should be raised to $100,000, given that average annual salary for Canadian employees is about $51,000. City staff in the City of Burnaby wanted that threshold raised, but council voted it down. Eliminating names altogether would remove an important indicator of decision-making at the highest echelons of civic office. Each year, media outlets publish the names and salaries of the top earners in city halls and school board

offices, providing taxpayers with a glimpse of compensation and whether citizens are getting good value. For example, taxpayers learned last year that in School District 43 in Coquitlam, the highest wage earner was a former secretary treasurer who hadn’t been at the board office in two years. If his name hadn’t been posted along with the information, it would have been missed and the public wouldn’t have known the cost of his severance.

Such information would not be available if New Westminster council is successful in getting support from B.C. councillors for a resolution asking the province to replace names with positions.They argue the information puts people at risk for public ridicule and bullying in this age of social media, although they didn’t provide examples of that actually happening. We argue the names as well as the positions should be cited in the document for transparency. It’s more

important than ever for taxpayers to see what they’re shelling out for, and for whom. At a time when false claims can spread like weeds on social media and the practice of journalism is in jeopardy, it’s important to recognize information needs to be transparent and open disclosure of publicly funded salaries, with names, is reasonable. Too often, important information is under wraps, requiring costly Freedom of Information requests, and other efforts to glean details

that shed light on important issues.The SOFI report is one of the last open documents that provide journalists and taxpayers with important information. It includes statements about severance agreements, council remuneration and expenses, suppliers of goods and services of over $25,000, and audited financial statements, all important details. Removing the names would just be one more step on the slippery slope towards secrecy.

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Green wave isn’t coming this fall The recent breakthrough victory by the federal Green Party in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith byelection was certainly impressive, but it is by no means indicative of some kind of Green wave just waiting to roll across the country. To hear Green leaders such as Elizabeth May and AndrewWeaver tell it, the win by new MP Paul Manly will be the first of many in the October election. While there is certainly a good chance the Greens will add numbers to their twoperson caucus, some reality has to be injected into the conversation. First, this was a byelection - the kind of vote where the outcome is essentially meaningless since it would have no impact in determining which party is in government. It has also been called the “mulligan” byelection since voters in this Island riding will be given another chance to elect their MP in just a few months. Byelections usually have low voter turnouts and for this one just 40 per cent showed up – meaning about 35,000 people who voted in 2015 opted to stay home and sit this one out. It’s safe to presume most, if not all, of those non-participants will show up at the ballot box in October, which means trying to read too much into this result is fraught with peril. May has used her party’s victory as proof that fighting climate change is the top political issue for voters. I want this to be true, but the

result actually shows the opposite. If that issue were indeed so important to people in the riding, surely the Green vote would have ballooned from 2015 levels. Instead, it only went up by a fraction – about 1,200 votes. In other words, the biggest issue in that riding by far was apathy, not fighting climate change. Still, there is no question the victory has given the Green brand a big boost and enlarged the party’s profile beyondVancouver Island. In addition, if May can persuade ex-Liberal attorney-general JodyWilsonRaybould to run under the Green banner in the fall (and maybe convince fellow disaffected Liberal Jane Philpott to do the same) her party stands to pick up a few more seats in the next election. There is also the possibility the party morphs into a protest party of sorts, where those dissatisfied with the established parties go to register their scorn with the status quo. However, that is unlikely to happen as long as the Greens keep essentially “green” issues their top priorities. The last Angus Reid poll pegged Green support at just 11 per cent nationally. It will undoubtedly be greater in parts of B.C., Ontario and the Maritimes in the fall. But it’s still not a Green wave. At least not yet. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

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Some NewWest streets are like the Indy 500 Editor: Speeding in New West is out of control. Seriously, I live on River Drive on 20th Street. The traffic down here from FRPD and Southern Rail ranges from speeding excessively to at times running the stop signs up to 50 miles an hour – not exaggerating. The police do crap all, except for a couple of hours a month to catch these minions. (Drivers have) no respect for the families with kids and no sidewalks. We will wait until somebody gets seriously hurt or dead. Come and watch the Indy 500. Stewardson Way is so bad for excessive speeding, the police can’t keep up - we need more police and enforcement. Gary Prokovich, New Westminster

Removing the Begbie statue would be a mistake Editor: The removal of symbols of what we now know to be an injustice is a mistake and, although I respect city council for taking an audacious step, removing these figures without community engagement only compounds the mistake. It is impossible to go forward, to transform our behaviour, to celebrate change, if we hide history. It is because of this history that we strive to be better, to behave in a more humane manner and to seek truth and justice. During the 1800s, when Britain was trying to

colonize the rest of the world, there were many atrocities and, unfortunately, coupled with the wild abandon of gold rush fever, I have no doubt that Judge Begbie rushed to judgment. Horrors and atrocities on anyone or any group of people should be condemned at every opportunity. The removal of symbols is to confuse forgiveness with asking people to forget. To suggest that anyone should forget is to continue the abuse; however, we must make every effort to not allow the horrors of the past define our future, especially when decisions were made with available information and practices of that day. Think about it, with all our science and CSI acumen, it took us until 2014 to exonerate the Chilcotin leaders. We have to ask, why did it take so long? What will happen to Begbie Street? If we do not accept that conflict exists, there is no reason to strive for transformation and acceptance of each other. My recommendation, instead of removing these symbols, is to add a plaque briefly describing who these people were and how we have come together in spite of them. I think this would be a testimony of our learnings, transformation, intercultural acceptance and practice of inclusivity. Anyone who would like to continue this conversation should come to the New Westminster Community Action Planning Table on May 28 beginning at 7 p.m. We meet at the Centennial Community Centre (near Canada Games Pool). Admission is free. Angela Sealy, New Westminster Editor’s note: Angela Sealy was an independent candidate in the 2018 New Westminster city council election.

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If you have concerns about the city’s plan to borrow millions to fund the New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre, now is the time to speak up. Earlier this year, the city initiated a process related to the funding of the future aquatic and community centre, which is estimated to cost from $103 to $114 million, depending on its final design.While the city has applied for grants from senior levels of government, it’s also in the midst of a process to authorize the city to borrow up to $93.6 million to build the facility. “It is important to note (a loan authorization) bylaw provides the authority to borrow, it does not commit the city to borrowing the full amount,” said a report to council. “Having the LA bylaw identify the maximum amount will provide project flexibility until such time as there is certainty around the award of grant funding for the NWACC project.”

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Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m. In addition to the New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre, the city has also taken steps to borrow money to build a new electrical substation in Queensborough. The city received 31 responses related to a recent alternative approval process that authorizes the city to borrow up to $30 million to build a new electrical substation in Queensborough.That fell far short of the 5,061 electors needed to stop the city from borrowing the funds.

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1,198,000

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36 8TH AVENUE NEW PRICE

918,000

OPEN SAT 12-1:30

Great starter 3 bdrm home + 1 bdrm suite in convenient centre location just stops to shopping transit, parks & schools. This bright cheery home has hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings with skylight, European kitchen, 4 pce bath with soaker tub & dining room with slider to large south facing & fenced back yard. Huge 47’ x 132’ lot with finished double garage + storage sheds.

1434 EDINBURGH

1,200,000

Immaculate 1939, 2700 sf, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath character bungalow with 1991 family room/rec room addition situated on a lovely quiet West End street close to schools, transit, parks & shopping. This charming home sits on a large 46’2 x 132’ lot with English Country garden & features hardwood & laminate floors, coved ceilings, leaded glass French doors, wood burning f/p, B/I vac system, electronic filter on furnace, large oak kitchen open to family room with sliders to spacious south facing sundeck with Mt. Baker & river views. Home has 2 kitchens, 2 laundry, large rooms & windows, full height basement & all sparkling clean & freshly painted. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE!

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1918 10TH AVE NEW LISTING

1,228,000

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OPEN SUN 2-4

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545,000

NEW PRICE

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NEW LISTING

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868,000

OPEN SAT 2-4

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#305 425 ASH STREET

379,900

OPEN SAT 12-1:30

Top floor, SE corner, bright & spacious 932 sf suite with 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 2 balconies & wood burning fireplace. Suite has been updated with newer bamboo flooring, maple cabinets, newer appliances, granite counters, newer baths with soaker tub in main bath. Maintenance fee includes hot water, heat & free common laundry facilities. Building is well maintained and in a great location close to Uptown shopping & amenities, transit & parks. 1 cat ok. Rentals not allowed. Adult building.

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175 FAIRWEATHER LANE

1,398,000

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648,000

313 1150 QUAYSIDE DRIVE

WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE. Amazing one of a kind, 2 lvl SW corner suite w/ 2291 sf*, 2 bdrms, 4 dens, 2 baths, & 4 sundecks. Features spacious rooms, soaring vaulted ceilings, cherry wood & tile floors, updated cherry wood kitchen w/newer SS applcs, glass backsplash, granite counters, 2 new spa-like baths, 2 f/p, spiral staircase to upper loft & living areas + 663 sf of deck space! Also has newer paint, smooth ceilings, crowns & baseboard molding, large windows w/ GORGEOUS RIVER VIEWS, 2 parking & 2 lockers. Located right on the Fraser River & Quay Boardwalk, close to the River Market, Pier Park, Skytrain, parks & shopping. (*Measured by Onikon. Strata Plan shows 1880 sf & 411 sf CP for sole use of owner.)

988,000

310 9TH STREET

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WATERFRONT COMPLEX. Reno’d 1 bdrm + den or 2 bdrm, 1023 sf (measured by BC floor plans) w/gorgeous river & courtyard views & 9’ ceilings, over $125K in high quality renos including new kitchen w/Merritt cabinets, quartz counter tops & European high end SS applcs, updated spa like baths, marble & engineered hrdwd floors, new electrical panel done with permits, updated lighting, HW tank, wndw treatments, baseboards, doors, BI’s, marple faced gas f/p & more. Water view from all principle rooms. 1 pet ok.

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1975 legal, 2314 sf up down non strata title duplex w/2 bdrms up + 2 brms down + single garages w/gorgeous river views, fenced yard, 1 yr old roof & close to Skytrain, shopping, parks, schools & Royal Columbian Hospital. Up has electrical heat, gas f/p, enclosed balcony & fenced private patio/yard. Both units self contained with their own electric & gas meters, separate entrances & outside areas + garage. RT-1 duplex zoning with land use designation RM. 6124 sf lot.

#208 9329 UNIVERSITY CRES, BURNABY

1987 2542 sf Vancouver special with 3 bdrms & 2 baths. Upper floor has oak kitchen, west facing deck, gas fireplace, master bdrm with 3 pce ensuite and lower level is full height 8’ unfinished with roughed in plumbing. Nice size 33’ x 152’5 (5016 sf) lot. Located in quiet Brow of the Hill street close to schools, skytrain, parks & shopping.

899,900

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515,000

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8123, 2019 Residential Rental Tenure WHAT IS BYLAW NO. 8123, 2019 ABOUT? The purpose of the bylaw is to further amend New Westminster Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 in relation to residential rental tenure. The proposed bylaw would continue the residential rental tenure zoning designations for land at 214 Agnes Street, 215 Tenth Street, 514 Thirteenth Street, 211 Eleventh Street, 425 Twelfth Street, and 723 Twelfth Street enacted by Bylaw No. 8078, 2019. All of these properties are currently occupied by rental apartment buildings. The amendments would make it clear that the residential rental tenure restriction would apply to any multi-family residential building that may in future replace a building that currently occupies any of these properties, as well as to the existing buildings, and that the rental tenure restriction does not apply to non-residential uses in the buildings.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8099, 2019 1209-1217 Eighth Avenue

The lands that are the subject of Bylaw No. 8123, 2019 are the lands with the civic addresses of 214 Agnes Street, 215 Tenth Street, 514 Thirteenth Street, 211 Eleventh Street, 425 Twelfth Street, and 723 Twelfth Street, as shown below:

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WHAT IS BYLAW NO. 8099, 2019 ABOUT? The rezoning would facilitate the development of 22 ground-oriented inﬁll townhouse units. The proposed units would be in four buildings ranging in height from two to three storeys, with an overall development Floor Space Ratio of 1.00 above grade. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From May 10 to May 27, 2019, read the bylaw and related material in the Planning Division at City Hall: Mondays between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm and Tuesdays through Fridays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm except statutory holidays, and online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? Read the bylaw and related material in the Planning Division at City Hall: From May 10, 2019 to May 27, 2019 on Mondays between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm and Tuesdays through Fridays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm except statutory holidays, and online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. HOW CAN I BE HEARD? Email clerks@newwestcity.ca or call 604-527-4523 to register to speak. Everyone who attends the Public Hearing may address Council, however registered speakers will speak ﬁrst. Note all speakers have ﬁve minutes.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? Email clerks@newwestcity.ca or call 604-527-4523 to register to speak. Everyone who attends the Public Hearing may address Council, however registered speakers will speak ﬁrst. Note all speakers have ﬁve minutes. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? Written comments addressed to Mayor and Council are received until the closing of the Public Hearing and will be published. Attend: City Hall Council Chamber, 511 Royal Ave., New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

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May Day festivities return to Queen’s Park Janaya Fuller-Evans

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It’s that time of year – the Royal Suite has been selected and the children have learned all their steps. May Day is approaching and New Westminster students are ready to participate, according to Karim Hachlaf, superintendent of schools. “It’s a great communitywide event,” he said. “The student audience packs the stands.” There are also community members, parents, council members and other politicians, such as NDP MLA Judy Darcy, who come out to see the festivities on May Day. The event kicks off on Wednesday, May 22 at 11:20 a.m. when the students march into Queen’s Park Stadium.The Royal Procession makes its entrance at 11:30 a.m. “We’re really maintaining a similar schedule to what we did last year at Queen’s Park with a few additions,” Hachlaf said. New elements this year include a police dog demo and hip-hop dancers, he said. And this year, the New Westminster Secondary School Jazz Band will be playing, he added. Last year they weren’t available, but they have been a part of the event in years past. “We’re thrilled to have our jazz band perform as well,” he said. The Royal Suite from this year and last year play a large part, with the retiring Royal Suite introduced just after noon, and the retiring Royal Consort and May Queen making speeches soon after. The traditional maypole

dances are held at 12:25 p.m., with more than 200 Grade 4 students participating this year, Hachlaf said. The crowning ceremony is at 12:50 p.m., and the incoming Royal Consort and May Queen will each make a speech afterwards. More than 200 Grade 3 students are participating in the folk dances at the end of the event. “We are still running with traditional folk dancing for our Grade 3s and maypole dancing for our Grade 4s,” Hachlaf said. “All of our schools are participating.” This year marked a change for the annual event, as students learned their dance moves after school instead of during class time. “There was a significant transition from instructional time to non-instructional time,” Hachlaf said. Those who were interested in participating in the dances and were able to attend lessons after school will be part of the performances at May Day, while those who weren’t will be cheering from the crowd, he said. “We wanted to ensure the importance of the tradition,” he explained. The event wraps up at 1:20 p.m. after the singing of God Save the Queen. For those adults who want to celebrate May Day early and get in the spirit before the actual event, there is also a May Day Social at the Royal City Curling Club on Saturday, May 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. It is hosted by the New Westminster May Day Community Association. There will be dancing and socializing, as well as a maypole.There will also be food and a cash bar.

ROYAL TRADITION: The maypole dance is always a highlight of May Day festivities at Queen’s Park Stadium. This year’s event is set for Wednesday, May 22, starting at 11:20 a.m. with the students marching in. PHOTO RECORD FILES

May Day events 11:20 a.m. Students march in 11:30 a.m. Royal Suite Procession 11:33 a.m. Welcome, roll call, O Canada 11:40 a.m. Traditional welcome, opening remarks 11:43 a.m. Introductions 11:46 a.m. Police dog demo 12:01 p.m. Introduction of the retired Royal Suite, retiring Royal Consort speech 12:10 p.m. New Westminster Secondary School Jazz Band 12:20 p.m. Retiring queen speech 12:25 p.m. Maypole dances 12:40 p.m. Medal presentation 12:45 p.m. Signing of the register 12:50 p.m. Crowning ceremony 12:55 p.m. Incoming Royal Consort and May Queen speeches 1 p.m. Hip Hop dancers 1:05 p.m. Folk dances 1:15 p.m. Closing remarks, God Save the Queen

Royal waves: The Royal Suite processes in for the May Day ceremonies during last year’s event at Queen’s Park Stadium. PHOTO RECORD FILES

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Accepting the “Hallmark holiday” that is Mother’s Day took some time. At first, I didn’t like the money-grab aspect of splurging on overpriced flowers or the forced sentiment of celebrating a mother’s love only once a year. But the day grew on me. The looks on the faces of my children as they presented their handcrafted gifts to me on Mother’s Day turned my bitterness sweet. I became a sentimental suck. From a butterfly made of handprints to a painted flower pot to a handmade necklace, I’ve kept those keepsakes from my kids and now look forward to the surprise gifts. In 2017, a school letter went viral after it was shared on Facebook, explaining that the students of an ele-

mentary school in Mission would no longer be crafting cards and gifts for Mother’s Day.The school was opting out in order to support those children who may not have a mother to celebrate. Since then, many schools have joined in on the ban. This year, our children’s school decided to do the same. While I’m sure they’ve made the change with good intentions, it has me wondering if we’re taking political correctness too far. Is eliminating everything really the best way to create a more inclusive society? Our school’s sports days were previously scrapped, replaced with non-sport “fun days.”The school felt it wasn’t fair for those lessathletic students to compete in an environment that rewarded those more athletically inclined.The “everyone’s a winner” mentality spread to extracurricular sports teams, awarding medals to every team play-

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true), so why can’t we celebrate our differences instead of cancelling all celebrations and disguising it as inclusion? Conversations should be had, not cancellations made. Banning the act of celebrating moms and dads through giving crafty gifts and clever quotes is hardly

the way to celebrate family diversity. Instead, we should change the conversation and make the day about those who care for us in a broader sense. Why not use this holiday as an excuse to highlight families of varying compositions instead of cancelling the celebrations altogether? Wouldn’t calling it “Caregiver’s Day” be an easier way to make the holiday more inclusive? Couldn’t the teachers change the language that they use if the topic is sensitive for one of their students? In life, there will be wins and losses.There will be celebrations and sadness. Let’s talk to our children about the realities of life and how to deal with those varied emotions, not toss everything aside that could potentially make them cry. Bianca Bujan is a mom of three, writer, editor, and marketing consultant. Find her on Twitter @biancabujan and Instagram @bitsofbee.

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President’s Message Lili De Capite

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As president 2019 I am greatly honoured for the opportunity to represent the Hyack Festival Association and hope you will join us as we celebrate our 48th year! The Hyack Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the province. Since 1971, our association has organized a wide range of events to help preserve our history and traditions in New Westminster. Throughout the twelve months, we continue to offer free events where community members of all ages are provided with many opportunities to participate in a fun ﬁlled atmosphere. I’d like to personally give credit to the amaz-

ing volunteers who support our community events year after year. This includes our 2019 board of directors and members of our over 12 committees. Our Hyack family is built on a foundation of shared dedication and glowing excitement. We are a dynamic group with a contagious community spirit, which enables us to grow and expand by attracting those around us! We like to include our community and foster a positive image, while also recognizing our time-honoured traditions and treasured community spirit which truly make us shine while promoting the city both locally and internationally. This years chosen theme, “Shining Bright in the Royal City” recognizes and reﬂects the rich diversity of our community while paying tribute to the many people who keep this city so unique by volunteering hours upon hours to sustain our rich cultural traditions and recreating the city’s past. New Westminster has been nicknamed “The Royal City” since Queen Victoria named the city herself back in the year 1859. The residents here take a lot of pride in their many historic traditions, including the longest running May Day celebration in the Commonwealth for almost 150 years! Each month of May, for a consecutive 48 years, Mayors of the Royal City have given special time in their chambers to recognize and ofﬁcially proclaim the beginning of what is called “Hyack Week” from May 19-26th in

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New Westminster where many organizations in the city have planned annual activities such as the Hyack Swim Meet, Hyack Festival Scouts Camp, Hyack Lacrosse Tournament, Hyack Lawnbowling Tournament, Hyack Majors Baseball Tournament, NWPL Hyack Teen Read Award and many others. The Hyack International Parade is an important event for New Westminster and provides a sense of community, bringing together 100 entries, thousands of individual participants and tens of thousands spectators. Some of the exciting events during Hyack Week include the award winning international parade, street festival, May Day tea and picnic, Anvil and cannon salutes, a rose planting ceremony and hospitality banquets, but its yearly pride rests in the 26 foot parade float built by Gary Turner Display Ltd to hold the newly announced Miss New Westminster and her fellow Hyack Ambassadors in their festive float gowns complete with sashes and crowns! This year’s themed parade float was revealed on May 6th at City Hall. Following the 48th annual Hyack Festival Association parade on May 25th at 11am, the

Hyack parade ﬂoat will appear in 11 more parades throughout the Paciﬁc Northwest and into the Okanagan. Along with our International awards received each year for our participation in the above travelled parades and festivals, Hyack Festival Association is proud to have received numerous community awards over the years including community spirit and volunteer awards and recognition from the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, various business groups and the Record Readers Choice awards. Myself along with my family, Rio, Talia, Chanel and Paris would like to personally invite all of you to join us in celebrating our traditions in this beautiful city we call home. Take some time out of your busy lives and bring your families, friends and pets to this year’s annual Hyack Festival events. Show some respect to the hard working volunteers in our city who are doing all of this out of pure community spirit. We aim to please and I’m certain you will enjoy yourselves while you celebrate the biggest party you’ll ever experience in your own backyard! We hope to see there!

For more information people can visit the Hyack website at hyackfestival.com and apply to volunteer during Hyack Week from May 19-26th.

CONGRATULATIONS HYACK FESTIVAL! CELEBRATING 48 YEARS! Jaimie McEvoy

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and practical skills, partake in volunteer opportunities, and stand to collectively earn over $7,000 available in post-secondary scholarships, announced at the annual “Evening of Stars” Awards Gala. Participation in the program involves absolutely no cost to any participants or their families and is inclusive of all young women who reside in New Westminster that meet the age requirements. The Hyack Ambassador man-

date is “Serving our Community – Representing Our City” and, as a program, it is to encourage and support all participants to:

“Be a Hyack Ambassador and develop your best S.E.L.F. through – Service, Education, Leadership & Fun” With their extensive training and knowledge of our city, they will be “Shining Bright in the

Royal City” for 2019! As young women today, the world the Hyack Ambassadors face can be uniquely challenging and overwhelming, as they may be confronted with societal pressure, discrimination, and disbelief. However, as they continue to be involved, and to stand up for what they believe in, the future is also very bright. The New Westminster Hyack Ambassador Leadership Program provides participants a “safe place” regardless of background, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or race. Across North America, today’s Ambassador Programs are opportunities for young women to, ﬁrst and foremost, be proud of being women. To bring their best selves to those around them, to give them life-long connections and skills, and to provide a foundation for whatever they choose to do in life – they develop to be their very best self! Applications for the 2020 New Westminster Hyack Ambassador Leadership Program will be available June 1 on-line at hyackfestival.com under the ambassador tab or call the Hyack Festival ofﬁce at 604522-6894 for more information.

Congratulations and thank you to these wonderful Hyack Ambassadors for our city for 2018 & 2019 L – R: Aleksandra Novosiltseff 2019, Meghan Conner 2019, Kate Haberl, 2019 Alexandra Volodarets 2019, Charissa Vanags - Hyack Princess 2019, Natasha Sing - Miss New Westminster 2019, Talia Monno - Miss New Westminster 2018, Chanel De Capite - Hyack Princess 2018, Emma Canil 2018, Isha Sandhu 2018, Sierra Pitkin 2018, Leah Binns 2018.

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Natasha Sing is Miss New Westminster Please welcome and thank the future leaders of our community. Miss New Westminster 2019 Natasha Sing, Hyack Princess Charissa Vanags, and the Hyack Ambassador Leadership Team of Meghan Conner, Alexandra Volodarets, Kate Haberl, & Aleksandra Novosiltseff. Natasha Sing was crowned Miss New Westminster

2019 at the “Evening of Stars” Awards Gala, held at the Laura C. Muir Theatre at Douglas College on April 13, 2019. Along with the title scholarship of $1,000, Miss Sing received the James Daniel Cartwright Diamond Award sponsored by Premiere Sponsor Cartwright Jewelers. Natasha is the daughter of Mel and Judy Sing and big sister to brother, Adam. She is a founding member of the Youth to Sea Program at the Vancouver Aquarium as well as being a lead member of the New West Climate Collective (NWCAC) and Environment Club at New Westminster Secondary. She has trained at Boswell Academy for the past 10 years and now participates in jazz, lyrical and ballet competitions. Natasha enjoys volunteering at the New Westminster Library helping children read in French and in her spare time, if any, she enjoys snowboarding and photography. Natasha believes she will be a good Hyack Ambassador because she has integrity and true “grit.” She believes you have to stay true to who you are, to stay true to anyone else. Natasha’s words to live by are “…enjoy the ride and never take anything for granted” ~Mark McMorris~

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Every year the Vancouver Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team ventures outside their jurisdiction to roam the streets of New Westminster. So what brings them to our fair city…the search for Vancouver’s most wanted, investigating a cold case, cracking down on trafﬁc violators? Every fan of the Hyack Festival knows that this year and every year, the VPD Motorcycle Drill Team kicks off the Hyack International Parade. Canada’s foremost escort team entertains children and adults with a dazzling display of riding precision. Employing Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycles, the Drill team is comprised of active members of the Vancouver Police Trafﬁc Enforcement Unit. Drill Team activities are separate from their regular work and members join the team on a voluntary basis. For all their good work, the Hyack Festival Association has awarded the VPD Motorcycle Drill Team with the 2019 Supporter of the Year award. “It was a privilege to present the Drill Team with one of our most prestigious awards”, said Hyack Festival President, Lili De Capite. “They’re always a fan favourite and we couldn’t ask for a better way to kick off the parade.” Don’t miss the VPD Motorcycle Drill Team’s exciting display of high speed manoeuvres 10:30 am, Saturday May 25th.

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2019 Board of Directors

Back Row L-R: Trudy Jenkins, Theresa Henry Smith, Brenda Adam, Jim Olsen, Peter Goodwin, Becci Dewinetz, Deb Sutherland, Ginny Bociek, Penny McIvor Front Row L-R: Rick Molstad, President 2019 Lili DeCapite, David MacGrotty Absent: Alan Wardle, Gloria Munro To know more about being a director, read the article by Becci Dewinetz at www.hyackfestival.com/blog

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After several years of increasing popularity, this year’s Uptown Street Fest is bigger and better than ever. On May 25, 11 to 4 pm on Belmont Street, there will be over 40 vendors to peruse for your enjoyment. These includes artists, artisans, children’s activities, community services and other vendors, and EVO car share will have some great promotions at their booth. Come on an empty stomach as there will be a wide assortment of food trucks and food stands serving popular items such as wafﬂes, wings, tacos, Fijian style food, steaks, all natural soups, plant-based menus, fresh drinks and much more! For your entertainment pleasure, there will be buskers, an interactive dance performance and back by popular demand is the band NOVA SOL who will play from 2 p.m. to 4p.m. Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect during Uptown Street Fest, making the venue a pedestrian-safe event for the whole family!

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Cathy Lawrence received the 2018 Volunteer of the year Award, at the Hyack Festival’s AGM. She has been a member for 34 years and has previously served on the Hyack Festival Association’s board of directors, and as volunteer on many of our committees, such as our Parade, the Oscars, the royal City Show & Shine, and Breakfast with Santa to name a few. Cathy has been the driving force behind our popular Membership socials, our recurring TGIFs when, on the last Friday of the month, we meet at local restaurants, pubs and pizza places to enjoy fellowship. (Sign up for our newsletter if you’d like to know about the upcoming TGIFs). Cathy has been a great contributor to the Hyack Festival and we would like to thank her for all her time and effort.

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Pack a picnic basket, wear your spring bonnet and bring a smile for the New Westminster MAY DAY COMMUNITY HERITAGE PICNIC Sunday May 26 2019 - 2 pm - 4 pm at The Armoury of The Royal Westminster Regiment. The Royal City comes together for the third annual New Westminster MAY DAY COMMUNITY HERITAGE PICNIC in the historic Armoury, Canada’s oldest active wooden Armoury! “Lift your spirits” as we embrace the rich 149 year history and traditions of May Days current and past! Our picnic marks the ﬁnale of the May Day Week and is the wrap up event for the 48th annual Hyack Festival in New Westminster! The picnic recreates in a small way, the early beginnings of May Day 1870 when citizens of all ages gathered to welcome spring and build community spirit for the disheartened citizens at that time. Highlights of the afternoon include the performance by both 2018 & 2019 May Queen Suites and the Royal Lancers of the traditional century-old Lancer “quadrille” dances as well as the Royal Knight Honour Guard, sharing interesting May Day trivia. Come clap your hands and join the enthusiasm! Free Armoury Admission – Pre-registration required. For information and ticket registration visit https://www.hyackfestival.com/picnic

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Who’s shining bright in the Royal City? Do you know a special person, organization or business in New Westminster that truly “Shines Bright” in our community? The Shining Bright Recognition Program is in place to give credit back to those who have gone out of their way in the community through volunteerism, charity, donations and over-all good will to others. “We want to recognize those who truly are an example to others through their heartfelt generosity and passion.” says Lili De Capite, President of The Hyack Festival Association, who designed the program as a way of giving thanks to the many people who step out of their comfort zones and want to make a difference to the overall well-being of New Westminster. Luxury Finishes, The program is reﬂective of the 2019 theme 8,000 SQFT for Hyack Festival Association, Shining Bright in of Amenities, the Royal City. “There’s a large group of people Stunning Views, in New Westminster who are really involved Retail and and passionate about the community. There Transit Access. are so many opportunities in which to say NOW LEASING “yes” but not enough of us that actually do it.” REGISTER TODAY! Lili feels by recognizing outstanding individurentaqua.ca als it can strengthen community involvement and inspire our youth to become helpers and leaders of the future. Submit names for the Shining Bright Recognition Program by visiting www.hyackfestival. com/ shining-bright. Names will be posted on our website and listed in the monthly Hyack newsletter.

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Since the commencement of confederation on July 1st 1867, fireworks have been a part of the celebration of Canada’s independence. They are a symbol of jubilation and create powerful memories. The Hyack Festival Association is the organizer of the Canada Day Festival and Fireworks at the Quay in New Westminster on July 1st, 2018. Come early to secure your spot on the boardwalk for this exciting event. With great entertainment, excellent restaurants, the Discovery Center and artisans, this is definitely the place you will want to be on Canada Day. Be prepared for a dazzling display of pyrotechnics that will light up the sky over the Fraser River at 10 pm. Submit your best photo of the fireworks online at www.hyackfestival.com

What you need to know for the 2019 Hyack Festival and International Parade Here’s what city residents and visitors need to know to make the most of their Hyack fun.

Resident notiﬁcation

The Hyack International Parade will be taking place on Saturday May 25 from 11 am to 2pm. In preparation for this, “No Parking” signs and parking/trafﬁc barricades will be erected in the staging area and along the parade route the evening prior and/or in the morning prior to the parade. No vehicles are to be parked on the streets in the staging area and along the parade route, and all illegally parked vehicles are subject to towing at owner’s expense after 6am on May 25.

Congratulations to our 2019 May Queen Amaris Han and Royal Consort Michael Ront-Gibson, their May Queen Suites and Royal Knights.

Royal Tradition continues in the Royal City!

Street closures

Prior to the parade, all participants will be gathering in the assembly areas in preparation to begin. These areas will be closed to the public on parade day from 6am until the areas are cleared. These areas include: • Eight Avenue between Sixth Street and 10th Street • Eight Street between Sixth Avenue and 10th Avenue • Edinburg street between 10th Street and Eight Street • Dublin Street between 10th Street and Eight Street • London Street between 10th Street and Eight Street • Sixth Street between Eight Avenue and 10th Avenue southbound only

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The Parade will kick off at 11 am at the corner of Eight Avenue and Sixth Street, then travel south on Sixth Street to Queens Avenue, then east on the Queens Avenue to

What was started in 1870 is now the longest running celebration of its kind in the British Commonwealth! Taking place at Queens Park Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, our 149th Royal City May Day celebration includes participation from the all public elementary schools in New Westminster, the incoming and retiring May Queen and Royal Knights, folk dances and dancing around the maypoles. First Street, then north on First Street and ﬁnally into Queen’s Park on Third Avenue.

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A renowned Persian folk music group is coming to New Westminster. Rastak is onstage at the Massey Theatre on Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m. “The educated young members of Rastak Group take their audiences on a journey to every corner of Iran with their performance,” says a write-up about the show. They’re on a mission to present the folk music of Iran around the world, to people of all backgrounds – so Persian and non-Persian audiences alike are encouraged to turn out to take in the performance. Tickets are available through www.vtixonline. com. AGING DRAMATICALLY Golden Age Theatre at Century House is inviting everyone in to enjoy its next theatre production. Sunshine Place is playing at Century House (620

Eighth St., in Moody Park) on Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. (Doors open a halfhour before showtime.) The production is described as a “fun and relaxing visit with staff and residents of this home for independent seniors.” Expect some hilarity as staff and residents handle some “unusual situations.” The Century House Choir is also performing for the occasion. Refreshments will be served at intermission. Tickets are $8 for Century House members, or $10 for non-members.You can buy them at the front desk of Century House. BOOK LAUNCH SET Here’s one for the lit lovers. Gwynne Hunt is holding a book launch and reading on Sunday, May 26 for her new book Unlocking the Tin Box, published by Silver Bow Publishing.The book is the true story of growing up in a dysfunctional family in Vancouver in the 1950s and 1960s and is described

as “emotional, evocative, raw yet quite lovely indeed.” Books will be available for purchase at the launch, which will be hosted by New West poet laureate Alan Hill in Room 417 at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. It runs from 2 to 4 p.m. FILM SCREENING Love film? Check out the work of New Westminster Secondary School students in an upcoming event at Massey Theatre. The N Dub Film Club is holding a screening event on Monday, May 27 on the big screen at Massey Theatre. Students from grades 10 through 12 will show films created during their school year, covering topics including climate change, mortality, friendship and a humorous take on student life.The event will be MC’d by local author JJ Lee, and it will include a Q&A session with the filmmakers. The fun runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and it’s presented by the film club, Massey Theatre, New West Film

Fest and the Arts Council of New Westminster. It’s free, but donations (tax-deductible) to the Arts Council of New Westminster will be welcomed. See www.artscouncilnewwest. org (under News) for details. CHOOSE THE MOVIES OK, New West, a weighty decision rests in your hands: Which movies should the City of New Westminster show this summer? The city is once again making plans for open air cinema on Friday evenings in July – including a first-ever adult-oriented night, with concession serving food and liquor until 11 p.m.That one’s happening on July 26 at Westminster Pier Park, where the Eats at the Pier concession stand will be open from 9 to 11 p.m. for the occasion. There’s also an added bonus for the Moody Park screening on July 19: the pool will stay open until 9:30 p.m. so you can swim before the movie starts. The city currently has an online survey up to

poll people on their movie choices for each of the nights. For July 5, at Port Royal Park, it’s either The Emperor’s New Groove or Ice Age. For July 12, in Sapperton Park, you can choose between Kung Fu Panda and The LEGO Movie. For July 19, in Moody Park, you can choose between The Avengers and The Fast and the Furious.

Then, for the 19-plus night at Westminster Pier Park on July 26, you can choose between The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Bohemian Rhapsody. Voting is open until May 31, so go to www.newwest city.ca/movies to cast your vote. Do you have an item for Lively City? Send arts and entertainment ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca.

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ALEXIS BUQUE

Alexis is ﬁnishing another season with the NLL New England Black Wolves. Alexis brings his veteran game and unique goaltending style back to QPA for’19. Alexis recently competed at the International Karaoke World Championships in Kuala Lampur 425 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3X3 (604) 521-5913

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JORDAN McKENZIE

Jordan is back for his 2nd year with the Bellies, and hoping to make that next step up the depth chart. He’s a hard worker on and off the ﬂoor. He spends time taking online surveys and he loves nothing more than a 15-20 min telephone survey

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JASON JONES

Jason returns for his second season with the Bellies, he brings his strong work ethic and grittiness to the table every night. Jason spends the off season brewing his own IPA Beers, they don’t really taste very good, but who’s do?

BRETT MYDSKE

Brett returns for another season with his hometown Salmonbellies and looks forward to another year on the wooden ﬂoor at QPA. Brett once worked as a lounge singer at the River Rock Casino, did a mean cover of Elton John’s Benny and the Jets.

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MITCH JONES

4th Year Bellie is coming off an another outstanding year with Vancouver Warriors, and were looking for more of the same this summer. His favorite pastime is swiping left or is it right. He has numerous accounts on zoosk, match, eharmony, idates etc etc etc.

CURTIS HODGSON

Captain Curtis his10th season with the ‘Bellies, this veteran defensive leader of the Bellies. Hodgy is a cagey veteran, who in his spare time counts sparrows, ﬁnches, and the ever elusive Australian Night Parrot.

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NATHAN STEWART

BRENDAN RANFORD

3rd year Bellie is excited to be back with his hometown Bellies. Nathan works part time as a driving instructor with Global Driving School.

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TONY TREMBLAY

This 3rd year player from the Alberta, is a D Transition specialist who is looking forward to increasing his role this year. He speaks ﬂuent French and really likes Poutine, this will help him understand Coach Palidwors mood swings.

Brendan returns to the Bellies after a great year last year. Brendan will come to us once he finishes his first year of playing Pro Hockey in Germany, where he has picked up the finer tastes of Bratwurst, Rouladen, Spatzle and 45 ounce beers. 425 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3X3 (604) 521-5913

DERRICK THORNHILL

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REID MYDSKE

7th year Veteran and graduate of the Jr Bellies, this 6’-4” defender brings size, speed and athleticism to our defensive end. A member of the Vancouver Warriors and avid collector of Cereal Boxes, Count Chocula, Cap’n Crunch, Fruit Loops, he has over 175 in his display case.

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ANTHONY MALCOM

Anthony returns for his 4th season with his hometown Bellies after another successful season with the NLL Vancouver Warriors. Anthony has a collection of old runners and gloves that he keeps, all the way back to his Pee Wee Lacrosse days, that’s just weird.

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LYNDON BUNIO

This will be Lyndon’s second year with the Bellies. This offensive Lefty looks to use his size and shot making ability to leave a mark this season. Lyndon worked as a Competitive Dog Groomer in the off season in Ponoka Alberta.

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Keegan returns to the Bellies after a couple years of tearing up the Sr B League in Alberta. This right hander is coming off a great season with the NLL Vancouver Warriors. Fun fact on Keegan he sleps with his eyes open…weird.

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DAN RICHARDSON

16th season leading the club, he has worked hard again in the offseason to improve our club on and off the ﬂoor looking forward to taking another run at the playoffs and Mann Cup. He is a former Jr and Sr Bellie and is looking forward to the Bellies 130th season.

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KEEGAN BAL

HEAD COACH

RORY McDADE

Salmonbellies Head Coach demands accountability and 100% effort every game. In the off-season Rory is an Asst Coach with the Vancouver Warriors, he also spends time volunteering at the RCH Thrift Store, where he sells his handcrafted Phentex Lighter Covers. #110-888 Carnarvon St, New Westminster 604.775.5707 New Westminster — Burnaby www.peterjulian.ca

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BRANDON GOODWIN

Goody is back for another season with his Hometown Bellies. He looks to continue his steady play. Goody doesn’t like to talk about it too much but when he was in New York at a prestigious Manhattan College he once ate 3 large Peperoni Pies in one sitting.

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LOGAN SCHUSS

This 7th year veteran who is one of the top scorers with the Bellies. He stars in the off season with the Vancouver Warriors. Logan recently got into Cosplay, where he just returned from an event in Osaka, Japan where he was a Yu Gi Oh character. Really?

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DARRYL ROBERTSON

Darryl is a ﬁrst year Bellie who joins us from the Cobourg Kodiaks of the Major Series Lacrosse. 6 foot 200lb right handed defender adds speed and toughness out of the back gate. In his spare time Darryl likes to sleep sometimes up to 20-22 hours a day.

MIKE MESSENGER

The Bellies number 1 pick 2nd overall in the 2016 draft, is coming off another great season with the NLL Saskatchewan Rush He is known for his bone crunching hits and loose ball tenaciousness. Mike is known for opening bottled beers with his eye socket….ouch.

This is Mike’s 4th season with the Sr Bellies this player brings it every night, speed, athleticism, and a great team ﬁrst attitude. In the off season he spent 3 months living in a snow fort on Grouse Mountain, until it melted recently.

KEVIN CROWLEY

Kevin Crowley is back after a one year absence. His 6’4” 200lb frame will add size and scoring ability to our right size. In the offseason Kevin tried his hand at modelling, sufﬁce to say he’s still playing lacrosse full time.

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AUSTIN SHANKS

Austin comes to us from the Brooklin Redmen, and the Rochester Knighthawks. Looking forward to being a Bellie, wants to experience West Coast Living. He plans on squatting in one of the thousands of vacant houses and apartments in the Greater Vancouver Area.

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QUINN MacKAY

Back for his 4th season with the Sr.Bellies this big bodied athlete is ready to take the next step. Small known fun fact… Quinn recently had his sixth toe surgically removed at a recent Mackay family BBQ. No anesthesia other than a couple Jägermeister shots.

CURTIS PALIDWOR

2nd year Asst Coach, Former Jr Bellie, Sr Laker and NLL Goaltender in both Calgary and Colorado. Paly is an avid fan of European Team Handball he thinks it will be the next big breakthrough in North American Sports behind Lawn Darts.

DERRICK THORNHILL

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JEFF HENRICK

Jeff is a ﬁrst year Bellies who joins us from the Powerhouse Orangeville Northmen Ontario Junior Program. Jeff collects used auto parts from Lada’s he hopes to one day open up a parts shop in Moscow.

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NEIL TYACKE

Neil returns to the Bellies after a few years off, and brings his leadership. and his WLA proven goaltending skills During his absence Neil worked at odd jobs around the globe, he was a dream catcher in Australia, and most recently a underwater gold miner in Alaska.

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JUSTIN SALT

1st year Bellie acquired in off season from the Burnaby Lakers, he returns to QPA where he played during his Junior Years. He brings speed, athleticism, tenaciousness and veteran Leadership. Small known fact is Salty is into planking, he has planked all over the world most recently in Guatemala.

DERRICK THORNHILL

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ASSISTANT COACH

Jordan is back for another season with his hometown Bellies. In the winter he starred with the Vancouver Warriors and also enjoyed the ﬁner things in life - like a skunky tasting IPA or a wonderful selection of boxed wine.

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JORDAN McBRIDE

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ASSISTANT COACH

DARREN McEWEN

This, Sr Bellies is back for his 2nd year WLA Asst Coach. He brings a wealth of experience and looks forward to passing it on to this group of Bellies. Darren has the largest collection of Red Running Shoes with over 69 pairs of them. Some might call him weird, and they would be right.

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ASSISTANT COACH

IAN PATERSON

2nd Year Asst Coach and longtime Burnaby Laker is back for another year guiding our offensive unit. He binge watches tv programs such as Little People Big World, Little Couple and Big Country for Little Men. hmmm.

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2019 NEW WESTMINSTER

SALMONBELLIES After an early 1st round exist in the 2018 WLA Playoffs, the New Westminster Salmonbellies look to rebound as they head in to the 2019 WLA Season with starts in May. With the Mann Cup heading back West, the Salmonbellies also enter their historic 130th season. Once again Head Coach Rory McDade will be at the helm with his assistant coaches Ian Patterson, Darren McEwan, and Curtis Palidwor. “Things didn’t end up how we wanted (in 2018) so we are excited to get back to work for 2019” says McDade. “With the additions to our club and the players we are bringing back we are looking forward to the challenge of getting back to the Mann Cup,” says McDade. President and GM Dan Richardson will be back in 2019 and has already made some key changes for the upcoming 2019 season. Prior to the 2019 WLA Junior Draft, Richardson pulled off a trade with the Burnaby Lakers by acquiring transition player Justin Salt. “Justin will add some depth and leadership on our backend” says Richardson. “We’re very excited to have Justin in Red and White”. After a one year hiatus Kevin “Big Cat”

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played 5 years of Junior A with the Orangeville Northmen, plays NCAA Division1 with Ohio State and also captured silver with Team Canada U19 Field team. Bellies have added seasoned veterans from Ontario Offensive Right Austin Shanks and Defensive speedster Darryl Robertson. At the WLA Draft back in February the Bellies only had a few picks, partially based

Crowley, the big offensive righty, returns to his hometown Bellies. With a three-year absence, Salmonbellies are excited to have Keegan Bal back in the line-up who will add some offense power alongside McBride and Malcom. Richardson also went ﬁshing back east and recently signed ﬁrst overall pick in the 2019 MSL draft, Jeff Henricks. Jeff

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Queen’s Park Arena Frank Crane Queen’s Park Arena Langley Event Centre Queen’s Park Arena The Q Centre Queen’s Park Arena Cam Neely Arena Bill Copeland Arena Queen’s Park Arena Queen’s Park Arena Poirier Sports Ctr Cam Neely Arena Queen’s Park Arena Frank Crane Queen’s Park Arena Langley Event Centre Queen’s Park Arena

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on the Salt trade. With their first pick, New West selected Tanner Poole from the Junior A Bellies in the 3rd round, 21st overall. Next the Bellies selected in the 6th Round, 42nd overall Jake Richardson from the Junior A Langley Thunder and the final selection from the Port Coquitlam Saints Junior A Team was Scott Barker in the 7th round 48th overall. With the 2019 season just around the corner, the Salmonbellies are all excited to step onto the iconic Queens Park Arena green floor and strive to obtain their 25th Mann Cup in the 130th season. The New Westminster Salmonbellies begin their 2019 season at home against the Langley Thunder on Thursday May 23rd at 7:30pm. Season tickets are still available, $108 for Adults (18+), $90 for Students (1317) and Seniors (60+), and $40 for Kids (512). Children under 5 get to enjoy Salmonbellies lacrosse for free! Please visit our website at salmonbellies.com for all ticket details, full schedule, and the latest news. Head over to Twitter for play by play action, Instagram for behind the scenes action, and Facebook for all things Bellies! See you at Queens Park Arena and together let’s Paint It Red!

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Community Rocky Point Ice Cream set to open uptown Theresa McManus

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It’s taken Rocky Point Ice Cream 22 years to find its next great location – but it’s found it right here in New West. After getting its start in a small kiosk in the summer of 1997, the Port Moodybased company eventually expanded into a larger space in Rocky Point Park. It’s now hard at work on plans to open a second location in Queen’s ParkWest at 100500 Sixth Ave. “It feels like the right fit for us,” said owner Jamie Cuthbert, who owns the business with his wifeYvette. “It’s a neighbourhood location as well, which is what we like.” The couple first spotted the commercial space near Sixth and Sixth a couple years ago when attending Uptown Live with one of the company’s food trucks. They’re aiming to open on Friday, May 31. When Rocky Point Ice Cream does open in New Westminster, it will carry many of the same products that make its original location a destination: milkshakes, sundaes and other desserts, seasonal and custom cakes, pints of ice cream, and coffee. “For our scooped product, we are going to have a 16- and a 12-flavour showcase so we will have 28 flavours.We will have our seasonal rotations.Whatever we are producing for our store will be there as well,” Cuthbert said. “We will have our basics. After 22 years we know what our top flavours are, so that’s kind of nice.” The shop will also sell some vegan, non-dairy and doggie ice cream. Rocky Point makes its ice cream in batches of three tubs at a time at its production facility in Port Moody, using as many locally sourced ingredients as it can. “Our ice cream – we make everything from

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Pinnacle 3&4 meeting room 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford You are invited to attend an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health. The meeting will include a presentation on the health care services offered in Abbotsford as well as an update from our president and CEO, Dr. Victoria Lee. Sweet idea: Yvette and Jamie Cuthbert, owners of Rocky Point Ice Cream, are set to open a second location uptown. They’re aiming to open at 100-500 Sixth Ave. on May 31. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

scratch,” Cuthbert said. “We have a proprietary ice cream mix that we get from Meadow Fresh Dairy in Port Coquitlam.We make everything. So if we are doing strawberry, we are boiling down strawberries in our steam kettle and reducing strawberries.” In addition to opening the NewWest shop, the company also recently opened a temporary, seasonal location at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. In 2020, it’s opening a new, 6,000-square-foot production facility in Port Moody, which is triple the size of its current facility. While they’ve attended events in NewWest with their ice cream trucks Scooper and Rocky, the folks at Rocky Point Ice Cream are anxious to open their new location. “The NewWest community has been really supportive,” Cuthbert said. “Even though we haven’t opened the doors yet, they are inquiring.We are getting some

kids applying.We have had lots of applications coming in.” Having signed a 10-year lease for the space in New West, the Cuthberts are preparing the store for its big opening and looking forward to connecting with residents and local groups. “We love to do fundraising and have our trucks come out to do fundraising. We do a program for school districts where if the PAC is looking to raise money, we bring our truck out and give them back a certain percentage of all of our sale.We do events like that,” Cuthbert said. “We’d like to get in contact with the local lacrosse and hockey associations to do a coupon drive so that when travelling teams are in for a tournament, their goodie bag they can get a two for one and visit us. It increases the exposure.We are not on the main drag, so it will take a bit of time with word of mouth.”

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? The Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery will be carrying on its longtime tradition of doing its “anvil” salute on Victoria Day. In addition to the traditional salute to the memory of Queen Victoria (who named New Westminster) and to the reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, this year’s salute will also recognize the newest member of the Royal Family, The Royal Westminster Regiment, the 130th anniversary of the Salmonbellies and more. HOW LONG HAS THIS TRADITION EXISTED IN NEW WEST? New Westminster has been recognizing Victoria Day since 1859. A newspaper covering that event said “(it) was a day of general rejoicing and festivity in Queensborough (New Westminster), the capital of British Columbia.”

HOW DOES IT WORK? Today, the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery uses an anvil and gunpowder to fire its 21shot salute. Archie Miller, the battery’s Master of Ceremonies, explains what’s happening on the field and offers a series of historical anecdotes between shots. “People are intrigued by what they are witnessing and enjoy hearing the details of the shots,” Miller said in a press release from the Hyack Anvil Battery. “The formal protocol of firing specifically for someone or something catches their attention, and they like to learn more.” DOES THE ANVIL SALUTE ONLY HAPPEN ON VICTORIA DAY? Through the decades, the salute has taken place for “regal and vice-regal visitors,” as we well as other special guests and occasions. While the Victoria Day salute has taken place

Royal City tradition: The Anvil Battery returns to Queen’s Park Stadium on Monday, May 20 with its annual 21-anvil salute to Queen Victoria. PHOTO RECORD FILES

in Queen’s Park for many years, it’s also taken place at city hall and at the foot of Eighth Street. Special salutes have also been held in honour of events like the Olympic torch run in 2010 and the opening of Anvil Centre in 2014. DETAILS, PLEASE: The event is on Monday,

May 20 at Queen’s Park Stadium. The festivities get underway at 11:30 a.m., with a performance by the Band of the Royal Westminster Regiment. A “sighting shot” will be fired at 11:55 a.m., with the actual 21-shot salute starting at noon. Once all of the shots have been fired, you’re welcome to go

out onto the field to get a closer look at the anvil, meet Battery members and take a selfie or two. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW? You may want to bring earplugs because it’s loud. Very loud! “It’s loud, it’s colourful, it’s free and it’s great fun

for the whole family – well dogs might not be too impressed with the loud booms – maybe best to leave them home,” said the press release. “Oh yes, and turn off your car alarm – the explosions always cause several in the parking lot to go off.”

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Yes, New West, it’s spray park season again Janaya Fuller-Evans

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Spray parks are as much a part of summer as sunshine or ice cream cones, and this coming long weekend is the official start date for the popular water features in local parks. Those who played in the city’s wading pools and spray parks during their childhood can bring their kids back to the places they remember. One particular aspect that New Westminster parks and recreation has tried to preserve is the forested areas in local parks, which provide shade and a natural playground, according to Sloane Elphinstone, program coordinator for sports and outdoor recreation. “The forest is maintained in a lot of our parks,” she said. “We encourage people to experience that again.” The most popular spray park in the city is at Queen’s Park, which has many other attractive features as well, Elphinstone pointed out,

Splash: The spray parks at Queen’s Park, at left, and Ryall Park, right, are two popular spots for hot-weather fun. Spray parks will be turned on this weekend. PHOTO RECORD FILES

calling the park “the jewel of the city.” One of the newest features is the universal bathroom, which has individual stalls and a shared handwashing station. It is expected to open on May 18, the same day the spray park starts up. There is also a new skate park, the park’s greenhous-

es, the rose gardens, the concession, and more. But other spray parks in the city are great spots for kids as well, particularly the neighbourhood parks, Elphinstone said. Whereas Queen’s Park is a destination park for people who come from all over the Lower Mainland, Hume and Moody parks are back-

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placed by spray parks over the years, as wading pools must be staffed for the safety of the children playing there, unlike spray parks. The water for the parks is fresh water, which is standard across the board, according to Elphinstone.To conserve water, the spray parks have manual activation buttons, with water

spraying in three-minute intervals. “If there’s nobody in the park, no water is being used,” Elphinstone said. If new spray parks are built, new ways to capture and repurpose the water will be considered, she added, but there are no new spray parks planned at this time.

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Community Century House seeks seniors for leadership course Theresa McManus

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Century House is on the hunt for folks who want to use their skills and experiences in new ways. An information session about LEADS Leadership Training is being held at Century House on Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. If you’re 50 or older, retired or preparing to retire, and want a creative connection to the community

and a meaningful volunteer experience, you may want to check it out. “LEADS (Learning, Educating and Developing Seniors) support your interest in lifelong learning, starting with a series of workshops exploring leadership, communication and development topics. LEADS give you a supportive environment to develop the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles in your community,”

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said a write-up about the information session. “LEADS give you the opportunity to practise those skills

by co-presenting a public workshop at Century House.” Following the information session, LEADS interviews will take place in June and July, and training will begin in September.The 10 weeks of workshops will include talks, videos and interactive games. “LEADS leadership training program promotes and stimulates wellbeing, a sense of belonging, a feeling of achievement, recogni-

tion and contribution to the community,” said a write-up. “The LEADS program aspires to tap into the potential of seniors by encouraging them to share their wisdom, skills and talents for the benefit of their future endeavours.” For more information or to sign up for the information session, call 604-519-1066 or drop by Century House at 620 Eighth St.

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