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FOOD DRIVE: New Westminster Police Department surpassed its $3,000 fundraising goal for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society – with help from community members. Along with an online fundraising campaign, the police department held a drive-thru event at city hall on Nov. 21, collecting food and cash donations for the food bank. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Council endorses raise in utility rates for 2021 Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

NewWestminster city council has endorsed utility hikes for 2021 – and it hasn’t ruled out reinstating a 1% climate action levy. Council has given its approval in principle to utility

rates for the electric, water, sewer and solid waste utilities. “We are in line with the existing approved five-year plan that was presented last year.The rates are for the plan,” said HarjiVarn, the city’s finance director. “The electrical utility

is proposing 2.8%, the water utility at 7%, the sewer utility is 7% and solid waste utility at 12%.” According toVarn, the proposed increases to utility rates translate to a $174 increase to each household. “The proposed fiveyear plan is fiscally pru-

dent and sustainable as it maintains assets/infrastructure in a state of good repair through reasonable rate hikes and utilizes the reserves to plan and avoid any major spikes in rates/ impacts to services longer term,” said a staff report. Rod Carle, general man-

ager of the electrical utility, said the utility is proposing 2.8% increases annually through 2025. In November 2019, council approved a 1% increase to rates for a climate action levy starting in 2020. In response to COVID-19 impacts,

city officials decided in the spring to stop collecting the levy for the rest of 2020. The staff report stated the city’s draft five-year financial plan recommended a reinstatement of that increase in 2022. Continued on page 3

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Queen’s Park meat shop looks to expand Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

A “quirky” part of the Queen’s Park neighbourhood is seeking to expand and conform. The city has received an application for a heritage revitalization agreement (HRA) for the 1926 building at 404 Second St., which is the longtime home of the Queen’s Park Meat Market. A staff report states that the application is primarily to “regularize and expand the non-conforming commercial use” of the building. The plan would allow the applicant to add additional floor space to the existing one-storey building through a 31-square-metre (332-square-foot) side addition, an 18-square-metre (191-square-foot) rear addition and a basement. The project would also re-

quire zoning bylaw relaxations related to land use, density, site coverage, setbacks, parking space configuration and signage. In exchange for the bylaw relaxations, the building would be restored, legally protected through a heritage designation agreement and listed on the city’s heritage register. “The proposed smallscale local commercial use is consistent with the neighbourhood’s OCP (official community plan) land-use designation. However, the proposal is not aligned with the site’s current RS-4 zoning for residential detached houses. As such, a heritage revitalization agreement is proposed,” said the report. “The site is located in the Queen’s Park heritage conservation area. Regardless of its age, it is not protected due to the nonconforming commercial

Application: Queen’s Park Meat Market is at 404 Second St. PHOTO RECORD FILES

use.” Consultation regarding the application has included a project website and an online survey. While many people were supportive of the project, some expressed concern about the commercial uses that would be allowed on the site, signage and the lack of visitor parking.

Gail North, president of the Queen’s Park Residents’ Association, said the association has concerns that the public engagement was “somewhat misleading,” as people may not have had all the facts when providing input on the proposal. “Pretty much everyone likes the butcher shop.

It’s a quirky and unique part of the neighbourhood,” she told council via Zoom on Nov. 9. “But my thought is that the feedback might have been somewhat different if residents knew they were commenting on a business that could easily turn into something different than the local butcher. I suspect a diner or a convenience store would have elicited some different responses. Other than the folks who had the patience to wade through the hundreds and hundreds of pages in the report for this application, not one person I spoke to had any idea there was a potential for expansion in usage.” North urged the city to ensure that information is included in any further communication. According to a report to council, commer-

cial uses allowed on the site include: business and professional offices; cafés and restaurants (excluding drive-in/drive-through restaurants); personal-service establishments; and retail stores. “As a result of the applicant-led consultation, we have made some changes to the permitted uses,” said Kathleen Stevens, heritage planning analyst. “So we have added a provision to the personal service establishment to exclude drycleaning, electrical appliance repair shops and launderettes. As well, for retail stores we have added a provision to exclude convenience stores that are open past 10 p.m. or before 7 a.m.” Council has given two readings to a heritage revitalization agreement bylaw. A public hearing will be held on Jan. 25.

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Continued from page 1 “I’d be interested to see if council was interested in reinstating (the climate levy) in 2021,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “I fully support us pulling back on it this year, given the difficult year that we have faced and the challenges we were facing this year, but I think, given that climate change is a big part of the list, and even how

we were planning to fund some of our initiatives, I think getting that funding source put back in place would be appropriate.” Council approved a motion by Coun. Mary Trentadue directing staff to report back on the 1% levy. “I am curious about supporting that next year,” she said, “so it would be helpful to have a little bit of information before we

made that determination.” On the water utility front, the city is projecting annual increases of 7% to water rates for the next five years. Similarly, sewer utility rate increases of 7% are projected annually from 2021 to 2025. Coun. Patrick Johnstone said the city keeps adding to its water and sewer reserves, with a goal of getting the reserves up to the

point where they’re within 5% to 10% of the utility’s asset replacement value. He said he’d like to get a sense of the timeline for getting the reserves to a level where the city can dial back those allocations. EugeneWat, manager of infrastructure planning, said it’s a “constant balancing act” in terms of how much the city allocates in reserves. He said the re-

serves help address the capital program over the long term and smooth out bumps that the city may run into in the future. “There are a whole slew of capital replacements that are needed in water and sewer,” he said. “So, generally yes, we are trying to get to a point around five to 10% of the total asset replacement value.That value is one of the chal-

lenges because the cost of the replacement value is constantly increasing.We are adding inventory as the city grows, and the cost of replacing these infrastructure is also increasing.” Kristian Davis, supervisor of solid waste and recycling, said a 12% increase is recommended for the solid waste utility in 2021, with 10% increases proposed for 2022 to 2025.

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We heard a ton of great input from the community through our recent COVID-19 Recovery Engagement. For example, participants shared the increased need for outdoor, public spaces to safely connect as a community. Check out the graphic and summary report for more of what we heard! www.beheardnewwest.ca/covid19-recovery-engagement

2021 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS

The 2021 schedule of regular council meetings is now available on our website at newwestcity.ca/councilcalendar. We also have a streaming video service to make Regular Meetings, Public Hearings, Open Council Workshops and some Special Meetings accessible through the City’s website at newwestcity.ca/council. Meeting dates, times or venues may change from month to month, but notice of the time, date and place of meetings will be given.

NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020 AT 6:00 PM NOTICE OF WAIVER FOR ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8227, 2020 FOR 457 EAST COLUMBIA STREET (REZ00199) Notice is given under s.464 (2) of the Local Government Act that Council waived the holding of a public hearing respecting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8227, 2020. An application has been received from Capital City Arcade Inc. to rezone the site to allow the use of an amusement arcade that is not within a mall, is larger than currently permitted, and includes a 50 seat Liquor Primary Licence in the arcade (Unit A) that would allow liquor to be sold and served in the games area Monday to Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am without restrictions on whether minors may be present. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From November 16 to November 30, 2020, read the bylaw and related material online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. At its Regular Council meeting on Nov. 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Council will consider third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8227, 2020. The meeting will be broadcast live on the City’s website and can be viewed by going to www.newwestcity.ca/council and clicking on “Watch Event”.

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NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8214, 2020 FOR 805 BOYD STREET (QUEENSBOROUGH LANDING SHOPPING CENTRE) (REZ00202) NOTICE OF WAIVER: Notice is given under s.464 (2) of the Local Government Act that Council waived the holding of a public hearing respecting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8214, 2020. An amendment to the existing Large Format Commercial Districts (C-10) zoning is being considered by Council to allow a Self-Improvement School as an additional permitted use within the zone. The rezoning is requested to facilitate an independent learning program providing out-of-school based learning opportunities for children. The proposal satisﬁes the Queensborough Community Plan land use designation of (QC) – Queensborough Commercial by providing a complementary use to the child care use which is already permitted within the C-10 zoning district. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From November 16 to November 30, 2020, read the bylaw and related material at Legislative Service, City Hall and online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices Council will consider third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8214, 2020 at its Regular Council meeting on November 30, 2020. The meeting will be broadcast live on the City’s website and can be viewed by going to http://newwestcity.ca and clicking on “Watch Event” on the meeting schedule page.

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HERITAGE REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 8239, 2020 (HER00744) AND HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW NO. 8240, 2020 FOR 631 SECOND STREET (HER00745) WHAT ARE THESE BYLAWS ABOUT? An application has been received to subdivide this corner property through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement. The property would be divided into two 279.40 square metres (3007.5 square feet) lots. The existing house facing Second Street would be moved closer to the street and a new house would be built at the rear to face Seventh Avenue. Both houses would be larger than otherwise permitted, with a density of 0.66 floor space ratio (FSR) for the existing house and 0.64 FSR for the new house. The existing house would include a secondary suite and the new house would be built “suite ready” for the future. Offstreet parking spaces would be provided to meet the Zoning Bylaw minimum, accessed from a shared driveway. Four Zoning Bylaw relaxations are proposed: smaller lot size, increased density, parking in the front yard of the heritage house, and larger attached accessory area (to accommodate proposed bicycle storage). In exchange for these Zoning relaxations, the existing house would be restored and legally protected with a Heritage Designation Bylaw. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From November 23 to December 07, 2020, read the bylaw and related material at Legislative Services, City Hall and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. HOW CAN I BE HEARD? • Written submissions by email, post, or dropping off at the mailbox on the north side of City Hall are welcome and encouraged. • Make an appointment to record a short video to share with Council and on the City’s website. • Participate by computer, smart device or phone via Zoom: 1. Computer: Go to www.zoom.us, click on “Join a meeting”. Enter Meeting ID when prompted, and click “Join”. 2. Smartphone/tablet: Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app, open it, select “Join a meeting”. Enter meeting ID, and select “Join”. 3. Phone: Call 778-907-2071. Enter the meeting ID followed by #. Contact Legislative Services to register to speak, or with questions about the process: Phone: 604-527-4523 • Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca Legislative Services Department, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 MEETING ID: 643 8545 2842

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Opinion

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Now the real work begins for Horgan

Premier John Horgan is unveiling a new cabinet this week as the BC NDP government tackles a tough list of challenges. Things have been in suspended animation since the election call in September. Now that election results have been finalized – a two-week process – it is full-speed ahead for a government that has a strong four-year mandate. We are now in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and the seriousness of it is making solving those challenges daunting. Our economy could crater if our case numbers keep soaring and our hospitalizations keep climbing. The prospect of a vaccine being developed sooner than expected is certainly good news, but we are still many months away from manufacturing and distributing enough of a vaccine to have much impact. In the meantime, the new government has to find a way to accomplish its most important campaign promise, the payment of $1,000 to families and $500 to single residents. Horgan said last week he could not guarantee the money would arrive before Christmas, but the legislature will resume sitting Dec. 7 and the chief legislative priority will be getting the money out the door quickly. The house will sit for only two weeks, so it will not take up much of the government’s time. Instead, the pandemic will continue to shape everything the government does. “It’s COVID, COVID, COVID, all the time,” is how one cabinet minister described the government agenda to me. Aside from the ongoing public health battle against the virus, the most press-

ing problems facing the NDP right now are economic. One economic sector in particular will continue to suffer. That would be the tourism industry, which is a major component of the provincial economy. The industry injected more than $100 billion into the provincial economy in 2019, but those days seem distant now. The industry says it needs more than $600 million from the government, but so far has to make due with a task force studying the problem. Will a fresh mandate cause the NDP government to reconsider its position? We shall see. There will be continued pressure to extend any pandemic relief program, even though such measures are expensive (if you think otherwise, check out the federal government’s massive deficit right now). Then there is the thorny issue of the future of the mammoth Site C dam project. Its future remains unclear as costs mount and serious questions about geological safety remain unanswered. The list of challenges goes on and on (solving the opioid crisis, reducing homelessness, reducing high unemployment levels to name just a few) but that is what government is there for. It is unquestionably going to be a tough four years for the NDP government. But I am sure Horgan is feeling far better of the position he is in today than he was in the early fall. He has a larger caucus and the political Opposition is in tatters. He and his team begin the job of rebuilding the provincial economy this week. Good luck to them. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

Topic: Are schools safe right now? “I believe there are (fewer) than 20 recorded transmissions from schools.That’s why they’re still open. If they close them, parents either have to stay home or send them to daycare. Closing schools won’t have an effect on our number of cases.”

“Please, Dr. Henry, what about schools? A significant number of teens in particular are not following masking rules either in or outside of school. But you keep saying schools are safe. Despite the fact that nearly 100% of Lower Mainland secondary schools have been exposed to (usually multiple) positive cases.

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A downtown phone booth turned into a trap for a local man. John “Roger” Gardy appeared before city council to demand the phone booth, located at Columbia and Fourth streets, be “yanked out and replaced” after he was cornered in the structure and beaten up by three young men. Featuring cement and metal grids, the booth was a safety concern, according to Gardy, because it allowed no avenue of escape. “I don’t need some young punks to give me some black eyes because they want to use the phone,” he said.

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Letters Please be kind

Editor: More than a few years ago now, a dear friend noted that she would not want to be held responsible for her children’s actions if they committed a hateful crime, and so she should also embrace not being held up for their accomplishments. My friend’s words came to mind recently as I began to watch the people around me, here in B.C., turn on Dr. Bonnie Henry. I have to wonder if we were not the heroes of the first wave of this pandemic, and so also now its demons as we gather indoors and spread this virus further, like a wildfire. I received an email from FamilySmart, an amazing organization that has an office right here in New Westminster. Their email landed in my inbox on World Kindness Day. Being kind is considered one of FamilySmart’s eight practice skills. They are an organization that works alongside families, youth and professionals to enhance the experience of child and youth mental health. As I looked at the infographic on FamilySmart’s practice framework that was a part of the email, I found myself thinking again of the pandemic. When I am unsure of the latest directive from DBH, or someone walks a little too close to me without a mask on, is it possible for me to engage the foundations of this frame-

work, to assume good intent and suspend judgment even as I fear for my own health and safety? Is there any room for “listening to understand” during a pandemic? The second wave of this pandemic has me seeking out the voices that I listened to this summer, as they spoke and wrote about related grief and depression. How am I going to make it through this literal and figurative darkness? I am the head of a family of two. There are people I know I can reach to in community, but I don’t think that I am much different from others in that my head is down, and I am busy taking care. Except that, as this beautiful infographic reminds me, we are in this together. The email shares a quote from another Henry, Henry James: Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind. It strikes me that, in a pandemic, kindness is like that oxygen mask on the airplane. I am not going to be able to extend it if I do not offer it to myself first, and, in this case, I would take it one step further and ask for kindness when it feels lacking. And so I thought I would put fingers to keyboard and ask you: Do you have it in you to be kind today? Jana Buhlmann, New Westminter

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

City Living wage plan approved Julie MacLellan jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca

The New Westminster school district is officially signing on as a “living wage employer.” By doing so, the school district commits to paying all of its employees at least the amount defined as the living wage for the region – which, for Metro Vancouver, currently stands at $19.50 per hour, including benefits. It must also ensure that all contracted employees for services provided on school district property are paid the living wage. “We are well placed to do this,” Robert Weston, the district’s director of human resources, told trustees at the school board’s Nov. 17 operations committee meeting. Weston noted the lobby from the Living Wage for Families Campaign has al-

ready found support from employers such as the City of New Westminster and the City of Burnaby. He pointed out the living wage provisions won’t affect the school district’s budget. “It doesn’t impact directly any of our employees, as our employees earn above the living wage to some significant degree,” he said. “Even our leastand lowest-paid workers are distinctly and well above the minimum wage that is defined to be a living wage.” Weston cited the pay given to education assistants, who are paid close to $36/hour when benefits are factored in, and secretarial staff, who are paid about $34/hour when benefits are included. He noted that wages, for the purposes of calculating the living wage, must factor in benefits, which

vary from group to group but stand at about 25%. In real terms, that means the hourly minimum pay required to qualify as a “living wage” would be about $15.20 per hour for a job with full benefits. Though it won’t change the pay of any school district employees,Weston noted the district will need to monitor closely anyone who provides contract work on school district sites. And he told trustees the value goes beyond the question of employee pay. “Equally as important, it would be taking a stand and making the point that we do support a living wage and that we are prepared to commit to that,” he said. At the Nov. 24 school board meeting, trustees voted to adopt the living wage policy effective April 1, 2021.

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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS BYLAW AMENDMENT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020 AT 6:00 PM

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NEW WEST

PUBLIC HEARING Monday, December 07, 2020 at 6:00 pm Meeting to be held electronically under Ministerial Order No. M192

DEC.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From November 16 to November 30, 2020, read the bylaw and related material online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. At its Regular Council meeting on Nov. 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Council will consider adoption of Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 8229, 2020. The meeting will be broadcast live on the City’s website and can be viewed by going to www.newwestcity.ca/council and clicking on “Watch Event”. Jacque Killawee, City Clerk

6:00PM

HERITAGE REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 8237, 2020 AND HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW NO. 8238, 2020 (HER00737) FOR 835 ROYAL AVENUE (HER00739) WHAT ARE THESE BYLAWS ABOUT? An application has been received to subdivide this corner property through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement. The house on the front of the site facing Royal Avenue would become a duplex (with a rental suite in one of the units). The other house currently on the site would be relocated or demolished. In its place, a three unit townhouse would be built on a new lot at the rear of the site, facing Ontario Street. The agreement would permit Zoning Bylaw relaxations for smaller lot size, greater overall ﬂoor space ratio (density), smaller front yard and courtyard setbacks for the townhouse, and no on-site vehicle parking for the rental unit. In exchange for these Zoning relaxations, the 1883 house would be restored and legally protected with a Heritage Designation Bylaw. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From November 23 to December 07, 2020, read the bylaw and related material at Legislative Services, City Hall and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. HOW CAN I BE HEARD? • Written submissions by email, post, or dropping oﬀ at the mailbox on the north side of City Hall are welcome and encouraged. • Make an appointment to record a short video to share with Council and on the City’s website. • Participate by computer, smart device or phone via Zoom: 1. Computer: Go to www.zoom.us, click on “Join a meeting”. Enter Meeting ID when prompted, and click “Join”. 2. Smartphone/tablet: Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app, open it, select “Join a meeting”. Enter meeting ID, and select “Join”. 3. Phone: Call 778-907-2071. Enter the meeting ID followed by #. Contact Legislative Services to register to speak, or with questions about the process: Phone: 604-527-4523 • Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca Legislative Services Department, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 MEETING ID: 643 8545 2842

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PUBLIC HEARING Monday, December 07, 2020 at 6:00 pm Meeting to be held electronically under Ministerial Order No. M192

DEC.

NOTICE OF BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8229, 2020 FOR 457 EAST COLUMBIA STREET Capital City Arcade Inc. has proposed an amendment to the Business Licence Bylaw to permit an increase in the number of arcade machines, extended hours of operation and reduced siting requirements for machines, for the site at 457 East Columbia Street. Send your comments regarding the Business Licence change by November 30, 2020 to clerks@newwestcity.ca or to the Legislative Services Department (511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster). Written comments addressed to Mayor and Council will be published.

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ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8245, 2020 FOR 100 BRAID STREET (REZ00201) WHAT IS THIS BYLAW ABOUT? Wesgroup has applied for Zoning Bylaw text amendments to the Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-67) at 100 Braid St which would: • Increase net residential density from 18,817.5 sq.m.(202,550 sq.ft.; 4.4 FSR) to 28,167 sq.m.(303,190 sq.ft.; 6.45 FSR); • Increase maximum building height from 65 m. (213 ft.) to 118 m. (390.5 ft.); • Decrease resident and visitor parking by up to 20%, subject to a Transportation Study and a Transportation Demand Management Plan; and • Remove six specimen trees from Braid Street. The project would still provide for 395 sq.m. (2,252 sq.ft.) of art gallery and studio space, with discounted rents. In exchange for the amendments, 423 secured market rental housing units would be provided, which meet the City’s Family Friendly Housing requirements for two and three bedroom units. The above changes for density, height, and parking are being considered under the City’s Secured Market Rental Housing Policy. In addition, the applicant is pursuing Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) funding in order to offer 96 of the units at less-than market rates. The rates would be secured for 16 years and based on CMHC’s affordability criteria, and accessibility and energy efficiency requirements. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From November 23 to December 07, 2020, read the bylaw and related material at Legislative Services, City Hall and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. HOW CAN I BE HEARD? • Written submissions by email, post, or dropping off at the mailbox on the north side of City Hall are welcome and encouraged. • Make an appointment to record a short video to share with Council and on the City’s website. • Participate by computer, smart device or phone via Zoom: 1. Computer: Go to www.zoom.us, click on “Join a meeting”. Enter Meeting ID when prompted, and click “Join”. 2. Smartphone/tablet: Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app, open it, select “Join a meeting”. Enter meeting ID, and select “Join”. 3. Phone: Call 778-907-2071. Enter the meeting ID followed by #. Contact Legislative Services to register to speak, or with questions about the process: Phone: 604-527-4523 • Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca Legislative Services Department, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 MEETING ID: 643 8545 2842

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

City New West tackles racism, equity and diversity Theresa McManus

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The City of New Westminster is tackling racism and diversity – an initiative that got underway even before Black Lives Matter highlighted those issues on the worldwide stage. The city has hired LevelUp Planning and Consulting to develop and implement a diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism (DEIAR) framework for the city, including the police and library boards. “Most frameworks are around diversity, equity and inclusion, and what separates the City of New Westminster’s from everyone else is that you also have the word anti-racism,” said Jasmindra Jawanda, an associate at LevelUp. “That needs to also be mentioned because it puts New Westminster on the leading edge in terms of also embedding anti-racism in this really important framework.” The framework aims to provide a roadmap and to drive change in equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the city.The goal is to complete the framework by the end of the year. “The implementation of the framework will take place in 2021,” said a staff report. “This work will support the city in becoming a local govern-

ment employer of choice by building a balanced, diverse and inclusive workforce which will contribute to a more healthy, productive and innovative organization.” The framework will address a number of motions that have been approved by city council and the police board in recent months. The framework’s goals include ensuring the city is providing an inclusive public service and a safe, respectable and inclusive work environment that’s free of harassment, discrimination and systemic barriers. It also seeks to offer equitable employment so the city attracts and retains a skilled workforce that reflects the diverse residents of the municipality, and adopt inclusive decision-making that ensures decisions are based on diverse, inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist policies, plans, practices and measures. The process that’s underway stems from a motion put forward by Coun. Mary Trentadue in the spring of 2019. “Long before we saw the global awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement happen earlier this year, the City of New Westminster did intend to do this work,” said Coun. Nadine Nakagawa. “But this past year we have truly, truly seen why this is

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more needed than ever.” Mayor Jonathan Cote said council has been having conversations about this issue for quite some time, but it’s time to take it to the next level and embed it in the organization. “We don’t want these really important conversations that we have in council chambers just to happen in isolation, in a bubble,” he said. “We want them to really get into the organization as a whole and maybe eventually, once we have made some success there, into the broader community.” Coun. Chinu Das supports the initiative but believes the framework should be based on an asset-based approach, rather than a deficit-based approach. (While a deficit-based approach focuses on things like the city’s needs, gaps and problems, an asset-based approach considers things like strengths and opportunities.) “We need to own this from the beginning, from the get-go, that our goal is to recognize that diversity is a strength, and it brings with it a whole other asset that we want in our workforce because that’s how we will deliver our work better,” she said. While the city’s workforce needs to be representative of the demographic profile in the community, Das said she

TAKING ACTION: The City of New Westminster is embarking on a process to develop a diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism framework for the city. PHOTO GETTY IMAGES

does not want to play the “numbers game.” Instead of hiring people from diverse backgrounds to fill quotas, Das said more emphasis should be placed on the skills those individuals bring to the city. “I know that, as a person of colour myself, I have railed against being called a diversity hire,” she said. “You know I’ve said it on council as well, I do not want to be the token brownie. Because that is … opposite of what we are trying to do.” Nakagawa agreed these types of initiatives are often considered as “quota filling” when they’re really recognizing that people

have many different types of experiences and knowledge that are of value to the city. “It is crucially important that we name what we are talking about. Diversity is a bit whitewashing, quite frankly, of what we are trying to say here,” she said. “We are talking about race, primarily, but we are also talking about class and disability, rental status, socioeconomic status, and we have to be able to say those things explicitly.We have to be able to say Indigenous people, Black people, etc. If we just lump it all into ‘diversity,’ again, I think we are complicit, and we erase

a lot of differences there that, like Coun. Das said, bring value.” Nakagawa said the framework also has to talk about intersectionality, as “people are not just one thing.” “We have to have a way to talk about that,” she said. “We cannot increase, let’s say, the racial diversity of our staff, if those people all identify as cishet (cisgender and heterosexual), able-bodied men, but they are racialized.That simply won’t be good enough. So we have to find ways to talk about intersectionality as well.”

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News School district forges ahead with anti-racism work gage the community without causing harm to those involved. She noted that, after the The NewWestminster board announced its plans school district is moving to embark on anti-racism forward with its antiwork, feedback from the racism efforts. community was mixed. School board trustees “Some of the letters that voted in June to develop a comprehensive anti-racism we got really forced us to think about how some framework and policy for people in our community the district, and superintendent Karim Hachlaf re- really wanted to move forward with this discussion ported back to the board and other people just were at the Nov. 17 educanot ready to hear what tion committee meeting. Hachlaf noted that, though we have to say,” she said. “When you have such a efforts were somewhat delack of consensus in the layed amidst the start of community, we really need the school year in the face expertise in facilitation and of the pandemic, work has recognizing that this is a been ongoing. tough issue to The district has talk to.” created a new poAnsari said Josition, a district hal will have an principal of eqimportant role uity and incluto play in leading sion. Rav Johal, the work. who’s currently “It’s not work working with the that trustees Richmond school alone, or staff district, has been alone, can do off hired to take on the side of their that role starting Anita Ansari school board chair desk.This is deep in the new year. and meaningful Hachlaf has work, and someone needs also had preliminary disto be standing there and cussions with a consulting guiding it through the profirm, LevelUp Planning cess,” she said. & Consulting, which is alShe acknowledged that ready engaged in similar work with the City of New engaging consultants to Westminster and the police spearhead the community consultation would come board. Hachlaf will report with a cost but said it’s a back to the board about necessary one. the possibility of engaging “I really don’t feel that the firm for the school diswe are equipped in a way trict as well. to do this meaningfully, Meanwhile, Hachlaf for free, off the side of our said, he’s already working desks,” she said. on extending invitations to Trustee Maya Ruspeople to take part in a disell voiced her support for verse stakeholder commitbringing in the consulttee on the issue of antiing firm. racism, and he’ll report “I think it’s important back to the board on that to acknowledge the difprocess no later than its ferences in the power that Dec. 15 meeting. School board chair Anita people have in the conversation, and also how inAnsari, who along with credibly difficult and painvice-chair Gurveen Dhaful it can be for racialized liwal brought the anti-racism initiative to the board, people to participate in said she and Dhaliwal have conversations that can be really, really gross and diffibeen thinking about how cult,” she said. best to meaningfully enJulie MacLellan

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

City City contemplates tax hikes for 2021 Three scenarios under consideration would see tax increases of 3.9%, 4.9% or 6.9% Theresa McManus

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The City of New Westminster scaled back the proposed 2020 tax increase because of COVID-19, but the 2021 hike is still a work in progress. Lorraine Lyle, the city’s manager of financial services, said the budget considered by city council in February included a proposed 4.9% tax increase, but that was reduced to 3.1% in April as part of the city’s response to the pandemic. “This was achieved by reducing planned expenditures,” she told council at a Nov. 23 workshop on the operating budget. “This, however, did not take into account any

other operational impacts of COVID-19.” Lyle said the impact of COVID-19 on the city’s operating revenues is expected to be more than $11 million, which includes reductions in revenues from gaming and parks and recreation fees. Harji Varn, the city’s finance director, said the city’s 2021 budget will focus on core services, capital priorities, climate action, as well as the city’s public engagement process for the budget and COVID-19. She said staff have recommended the city take a “responsible and conservative approach” because the financial constraints of COVID-19 will continue over into 2021. “We will continue to

monitor the city’s restart strategy and prioritizing efforts on the most vulnerable, while we support economic recovery,”Varn said.

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Based on an estimated inflation increase on fixed costs and salaries, the city would be starting with an estimated 2.3% property tax increase over 2020, said a staff report. That would be before any COVID-related adjust-

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ety of enhancements, including: $307,750 for the at-risk and vulnerable populations task force (including a two-year temporary, full-time planning analyst); $184,700 for the COVID education and enforcement task force; and $100,000 for the police department related to work on the diversity, engagement, inclusion and anti-racism framework. As part of the city’s goal of adopting a 2021 budget by the end of the year, council held a workshop on the capital budget and utility rates on Nov. 16 and a workshop on the operating budget on Nov. 23. Council is scheduled to discuss a draft 2021 budget on Dec. 7.

Don’t fall for scam A Canada Revenue Agency scam is hitting the city with a renewed intensity, warn New Westminster Police. A press release notes police have learned of two victims who lost upwards of $23,000 and $1,600 after receiving calls claiming to be from the CRA and New Westminster Police.The scammers used call-spoofing technology that made the numbers appear to be from the organizations in question. The release reminds people that police would never deal with tax issues and that the CRA cannot issue a warrant for your arrest, and that neither party would ask for personal banking information over the phone.

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE NEW WESTMINSTER • 2020

Budget Blinds

Triniti Laser Clinic and Medi Spa

Kearney Funeral Services

Douglas College Sports Institute

Mindful Mutts

Angelina’s Dutch Corner

Bosley’s by Pet Valu

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Live Well Exercise Clinic

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Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

Harjit Sandhu at IG Wealth Management

B2 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record

elcome to our eighth edition of the New Westminster Profiles of Excellence, a very special annual publication of The Record.

The men and women profiled in the following pages come from a wide variety of backgrounds, education, experience and expertise, but they all share something in common: a commitment to excellence that is second to none. Their dedication and passion in both professional and personal endeavours have bred success on all levels, making them leaders not just in their respective fields but in the community as well. The awards and recognition these business and community leaders have earned are evidence of the truest hallmark of success: the loyalty and respect of customers, and a reputation here in New Westminster and beyond. We have collected their stories here to share a taste of what they do and why they do it, and most of all, to recognize their commitment to excellence. We are excited to give our readers a glimpse into the lives of these entrepreneurs and professionals, who call New Westminster their home.

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Budget Blinds Triniti Laser Clinic and Medi Spa Kearney Funeral Services Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Harjit Sandhu at IG Wealth Management Douglas College Sports Institute Mindful Mutts Angelina’s Dutch Corner Bosley’s by Pet Valu CEFA Early Learning B-Bombshell Salon Live Well Exercise Clinic Magnum Construction Services

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE WINDOW COVERINGS

Budget Blinds

he more things change, the more they stay the same. For Clay and Lacey Tierney, the last year has brought plenty of unexpected curves in the road – but it’s also reinforced the values that helped guide them to success as business owners. The pair own Budget Blinds in New Westminster, which serves not just the local community but also Queensborough, Maillardville, Richmond East, as well as parts of Surrey and Vancouver. Their company has seen phenonemanl growth over the last several years, building a reputation that has helped them expand not just their client base but also their team. Now with a staff of three – sales consultants Scott Mason and Dina Diack, plus installer Alec Kachmazof – the company has brought high-quality custom window coverings to hundreds of satisﬁed clients over the last few years. “We really just set out to make sure we served every single customer the way we would want to be served”

said Tierney. “And we give them all the education and information they need to make a decision. I believe that even if someone doesn’t buy from me, the decision they make in the future will be based on what I was able to share with them about function, livability, esthetics. We make sure they’re getting information that’s unique to their lives and their homes and that changes a lot from home to home.” Though the business had to close its doors for a time, they’ve bounced back and are busier than ever. “We have a very specific protocol and we’re extremely careful about everything we do – how we carry out consultations, how we work in a client’s home,” he said. “And because people have been home more than usual this year, there’s a definite increase in the interest for finally getting around to some updates or changes that people had maybe been thinking about for a while. So we’ve been kept quite busy, and it’s been great to see

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We want everyone to feel like their expectations were exceeded in every way.

the work we do make people feel better and more comfortable in their spaces.” And while safety is top of mind, customer service always has and always will remain a key priority. “We want everyone to feel like the quality of the product was exceptional, the communication was exceptional, that across the board their expectations were exceeded in every way.” So far, it’s working. The word-of-mouth recommendations continue to roll in. “This is such a great community and really continues to have a small-town feeling to it –

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Lacey and Clay Tierney, Owners

when someone likes your work, they tell their friends and they spread the word,” he said. “It’s really an amazing city.” Tierney encourages people to check out the website and to feel free to reach out for a complimentary consultation to learn about what the company can offer. “People are deﬁnitely still surprised by the choices of products, by the services we can provide. I love helping people explore those options.” SPONSORED CONTENT

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B4 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE LASER CLINIC & MEDI SPA

Triniti Laser Clinic and Medi Spa

o what you love and success will follow. For Tahora Eslahian, owner of Triniti Laser Clinic and Medi Spa, this age-old wisdom has certainly proven true – and led to a booming business that continues to grow in both reputation and size. “My passion has always been in acts of service and helping other people feel better about themselves,” she said. “And I get to do that here every day.” The clinic offers a wide range of services, including laser treatments, body contouring, hair removal, medical facials, wrinkle and anti-aging treatments, along with permanent makeup and microblading, to name just a few. With cutting-edge technology and top-notch products, along with highly trained staff, the clinic is able to provide services that help clients with everything from cosmetics and health, to relaxation and wellness. Their devotion to quality has paid off: loyal customers come from not just the surrounding area but as far away as Chilliwack and Seattle, and most new clientele ﬁnd

them through word-of-mouth recommendations. Eslahian says that’s due in part to their focus on education and ensuring each client feels safe and welcome. “We really feel that educating our clients is part of our job, to not just blindly offer a service but to help them understand exactly what we do and why,” she said. “We have a beautiful space here and it is important to us that our clients feel very comfortable. Even our building is beautiful – on the outside, like a heritage home, and on the inside a fully renovated spa clinic.” The company has always been known for high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, but with changes this year they’ve upped their protocols even further, going well above and beyond expected routines. Eslahian, who is a well-known clinical trainer in laser technology, having taught across the US and Canada, says this dedication to going above and beyond applies

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We set a very high standard for ourselves here, in all ways.

to all facets of her business. “We set a very high standard for ourselves here, in all ways,” she said. “Not just what we do but how we do it. It’s personal, we treat each person like an individual, we pamper them, make them welcome and safe. It’s really our passion to make sure everyone gets the absolute best.” In the coming years, Eslahian hopes to continue expanding what they can offer. In fact, they recently launched a variety of services aimed at men who have been a larger portion of clientele in recent years. Those services are tailored to suit not just the kinds of treatments men may be looking for, but also the kind of approach, timing,

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Tahora Eslahian, Owner

and environment that will work best for them. “It’s really exciting to be able to specialize for people and to know you can provide what they want and need,” she said. The company may open a second location in the future, so that clients who live further away from the New Westminster clinic will have options. In the meantime, Eslahian is thrilled to continue growing her business here at home and is looking forward to the future. “We are excited to invite new clients to join the Triniti family,” she said.

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE FUNERAL SERVICES

Kearney Funeral Services

lenty has changed over the years, but one thing has remained a constant at Kearney Funeral Services: a focus on compassion and care that goes above and beyond. The family owned business got its start more than a century ago. Today, with locations in Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver and Cloverdale, and fourthgeneration members of the Kearney family still involved in operations, those touchstones continue to be a guiding priority. “We’re very focused on caring for people, for families,” says owner and funeral director Ryan Crean. “That’s a priority throughout our organization. We want everyone to feel that they were listened to, taken care of, treated compassionately and with sensitivity. That’s part of our legacy, part of the trust we’ve built over the years.” In some cases, Crean and his team help people plan for the future, but sometimes they’re working with families in the midst of unexpected grief. “We help people with the process of deciding what

kinds of arrangements they want for themselves or their loved ones,” he said. “That can mean people who are coming to us as part of their own estate planning, looking ahead to make plans for themselves. Sometimes we are helping people a few weeks or days in advance, and sometimes it’s an unexpected loss and we step in at that point to support them through that time.” Kearney assists in making arrangements that can include a wide spectrum of services, including burial or cremation, or memorial events. Depending on the circumstances, a family may have very speciﬁc traditions and requests, but other times, the staff can help guide choices and decisions. “These events are very important and how we manage this time can impact how the grieving process takes place,” noted Crean. “At one time, communities had very deeply rooted traditions, but over time that’s

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We’re very focused on caring for people. That’s a priority throughout our organization.

become less common and so we know how important it is to help guide people to decisions that will allow them to honour and remember the loved one and also the community and family and friends around that individual.” The proof of their dedication is evidenced in the incredible reputation they have built – and which continues to grow. “We often hear back from people how much of a difference our team made for them. They’ll comment on a speciﬁc staff member, sometimes even just a small moment or action that helped them, or that they felt overwhelmed at ﬁrst but

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L to R: Victoria Cippiciani, Athena Theodorakakis, Ryan Crean, Michael Garisto, Aaron Morrison and Andrea Richmond

that we were able to walk with them through the process,” he said. “We work very hard to build that trust, to help people make decisions that they will feel are the right ones. These are critical moments of transition and connection, and I’m proud that we can help people with that.” Crean says he hopes that people will become more comfortable having conversations about their wishes. “These are hard things to talk about but it’s also reassuring for family and friends to know that they’ve made plans in advance.” SPONSORED CONTENT

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B6 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE F O U N D AT I O N

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

or more than 40 years, the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation has had one goal: to serve the needs of the hospital community. That’s a daunting task under normal circumstances. RCH is the only hospital in BC with trauma, cardiac, neurosciences, high-risk maternity and a neonatal intensive care all on one site, drawing thousands of patients from across the region and province. But with an unprecedented global health crisis, the foundation was facing a sudden and unexpected challenge this year – one that they met with their hallmark dedication and commitment. “In a typical year, we spend a lot of time working with donors and the hospital to coordinate on projects that may be years in the making,” says Jeff Norris, foundation president and CEO. “But in the spring, the hospital had to shift gears very fast. So, we said: what can we do to help, not over months or years, but in a matter of days or weeks. We were suddenly working at a

much higher level of urgency.” Norris said they took their early cues from regions that were hit hard in the early stages of the pandemic. “We could look at Italy, for example, where hospitals were overwhelmed and health care workers were struggling and then build ideas that would help us manage better here.” This involved both practical tasks – for example, helping to quickly source donor PPE from the community as supplies ran short – but also developing supports for front-line workers. “On the one hand, we were asking: what does the hospital need today, what can we get in terms of equipment or supplies today. On the other hand, the question was very much: how do we take care of our staff?” The community response to both sides of that coin has been incredible, said Norris.

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This year has really shown us what we can do when we pull together.

“We saw some amazing things this year. Traditional donors stepping up and making gifts. Quick turn-around on urgent expenditures, equipment that would help in our ICU. Cutting edge investments, like a germ-killing robot for sanitization. But then we also had incredible support for our people: local companies stepping up to provide meals for staff, free coffee coming in every day. We partnered with taxi companies and car companies to cover transportation when public transit was limited, local hotels that were able to provide a place for staff who couldn’t risk exposure to family at home.” There were also efforts to help coordinate

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Jeff Norris, Foundation President and CEO

neighbourly help – like residents mowing lawns for health care staff working long hours at the hospital, or a call-out for unused baby monitors that could help staff working with Covid-19 patients. Another key success was a program that allowed the public to send messages to hospital staff through the foundation’s website. Norris says that there’s plenty of work still ahead as the hospital continues to tackle both the pandemic and the normal health-care needs of the community, and he invites anyone interested in supporting the foundation to reach out now and in the coming months. “This year has really shown us what we can do when we pull together.” SPONSORED CONTENT

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE W E A LT H M A N A G E M E N T

Harjit Sandhu at IG Wealth Management

ealth means much more than simple dollars and cents. It can include future goals, personal values, family priorities, and much more – but making plans around wealth can seem a daunting task to tackle without help. That’s where Harjit Sandhu with IG Wealth Management comes in. As an adviser, Sandhu can help clients look at the big picture – where they’ve come from, where they are today and where they want to go – and create a personalized path with advice and guidance. “That’s my role here, is to really help people navigate through the planning while looking at all the pieces of the puzzle,” he said. “That doesn’t mean just looking at investments but considering a variety of areas: tax planning, tax advice, insurance advice, estate planning, budgeting, cash ﬂow management, debt management. It’s a full spectrum of services.” IG Wealth Management, previously known as Investors Group, specializes in providing services that ﬁt a diverse and highly personalized set of needs, because there’s

really no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to financial planning. “We see a lot of different people, a lot of different situations and goals,” said Sandhu. “Being able to respond to that, find good solutions, and help people feel confident about their decisions is really a primary goal.” Sandhu says that many people can feel uncertain, nervous, or even frightened when it comes to money conversations or planning for the future, but there’s no need to be wary. It’s not uncommon for people to have little to no formal education or understanding of how investing, retirement planning, debt management, or tax planning works. “That’s why people come to us,” he said. “We have the knowledge and information to help guide them. People don’t need to feel nervous about that, we’re not here to judge but to help.” Sandhu’s experience and commitment to his clients

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When a client has no hesitation recommending you to friends and family, that’s excellence to me.

has helped him build a strong reputation in the industry. Many people reach out to him because of word-of-mouth referrals. “When a client has no hesitation recommending you to friends and family, that feels great,” he said. “That’s excellence to me, when you’ve done your job to the degree that people want to tell others about your work.” His client base has continued to grow year over year. In fact, he’s preparing to move his team to a larger ofﬁce space in the Metrotown area in 2020, which will allow him to continue serving clients not just in Burnaby but throughout the region. “I love the work that I do, and being part of IG Wealth Management allows me to help so many

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Harjit Sandhu (MBA, BBA, BA), Senior Financial Consultant

people. That’s a wonderful feeling,” he said. IG Wealth Management first opened in 1926, and has 100 offices nationally with headquarters in Winnipeg. It is part of the Power Financial Group of companies, which includes Great West Life Co., Canada Life, Freedom 55, Mackenzie Financial and Putnam Investments. Sandhu notes that IG Wealth Management has a strong commitment to the communities it serves, including being donors or supporters for locallevel organizations, such as South Burnaby Neighbourhood House and the Burnaby Rotary Club. Sandhu’s work in financial planning has been recognized over the years within IG Wealth Management with a variety of awards.

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B8 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE COLLEGE

Douglas College Sports Institute

ouglas College has always been a gem in New Westminster’s crown thanks to its innovative approach, unique offerings, and bustling campus located right in the heart of the city. But the Sports Institute, under the college’s continuing education wing, is a diamond in its own right. The Sports Institute has two main streams of programming: educational opportunities for adult learners and youth programs including camps and tournaments. Both streams have acquired a sterling reputation over the years, both locally and across the province. “Douglas College is one of the only academic institutions that runs continuing education sports programming. And under that we run a huge variety of programs for all ages, throughout the community,” said David Munro, the faculty programmer for the Sports Institute. “We’re very proud of what we’ve built here – what we can offer, the faculty we have, the relationship with the community.” The Sports Institute is the largest provider of BC

Recreation and Parks Association courses, for certification of personal trainers and fitness instructors in the province. And though Covid-19 has had an impact on the fitness industry, the Sports Institute has seen a spike in interest as people seek online opportunities to further their education or begin training to switch careers. “For some people, this may be a time to re-evaluate and pursue new goals,” Munro noted. “Normally, personal training education is something you do in person, but this year we’ve seen an uptick in our online programming, and we’ve been able to offer choices to people in communities much further away, so we’ve seen students from Prince George and Kelowna, for example. That’s really exciting.” The new challenges this year required a shift in planning on the youth programming side, too, but Munro says they’ve been proud to still be able to host so many youth with safety protocols in place. “We ran those sports camps over summer in-person with

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We’re very proud of what we’ve built here.

social distancing limits, safety protocols,” he said. “In other cases, we found a way to do a hybrid of in-person and online, so that kids could participate based on what worked for their families. We like to say that our programs are all about safety, smiles and skills – this year the safety part took on new meaning but we still had the same smiles. It was really wonderful to see.” One of the invisible beneﬁts of the youth programs is that it provides a rare opportunity for young people to become familiar with – and feel comfortable at – a post-secondary institution long before they may be making decisions about their

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David Munro, Faculty Program Manager

educational path. The addition of the Coquitlam campus has offered additional local choices. “That’s really powerful, when a young person is able to come and experience the campus and feel an attachment to it. That can lead to their interest in attending later as a student,” he said. Given the dedication to excellence, it’s no surprise the Sports Institute has seen year over year growth since its inception. For Munro, that strong history and solid foundation means that the Sports Institute, despite the challenges this year, is well poised for the future. “There’s exciting things ahead.” SPONSORED CONTENT

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New West Record THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE DOG DAYCARE & TRAINING

Mindful Mutts

e the change you wish to see in the world. For Stefania Butkovic, that’s a philosophy that informs her daily life, not just in the one-on-one care she provides at her business Mindful Mutts, but also in her advocacy and activism for animals in general. Mindful Mutts is a low-stress dog daycare and training facility that also offers walking, pet sitting and boarding in New Westminster. Butkovic is passionate about the care she provides– but she’s equally committed to ensuring all dogs receive the same quality care. “We advocate for humane, force- and fear-free training and handling of dogs and the welfare of all animals,” she said. “We also advocate for regulation within our completely unregulated industry. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or open a dog daycare with no prerequisites or formal education.” The business has earned an incredible reputation and a loyal customer base since opening their doors six years ago in Sapperton and then three years ago in downtown

New Westminster. She jokingly refers to herself as the “head pooper scooper” at Mindful Mutts with a team comprised of two managers and ﬁve additional staff, all of whom are equally passionate about their work and animal care. “Our customers experience a noticeable extra level of individualized care at our daycares. We try to offer a very human and personal experience so that clients can get to know who is caring for or training their furry family members,” she said. And though the success of the business has been rewarding, the true joy is seeing the difference their efforts make. “The best part of our work is absolutely seeing the difference that advocating loudly for the humane and kind treatment of animals can make, and seeing the difference in our community and clientele,” she said. “It is incredibly eye opening to learn about reward-based

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Excellence to me is being the change you want to see in the world.

training and passing this on to people who truly are in love with their pets is incredible.” Butkovic says the Royal City has been an ideal home for Mindful Mutts, as the community is loyal and supportive to local small businesses, especially those that are making a difference in the world – which is exactly what she tries to do. “Excellence to me is being the change you want to see in the world, and actively participating to make those good things happen,” she said. “There are a number of businesses like ours doing a lot of hard work right now and I am glad

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Stefania Butkovic

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B10 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE R E S TA U R A N T

Angelina’s Dutch Corner

t’s a much-loved hometown favourite and a major business success story, all in one. Angelina’s Dutch Corner has been in operation for nearly two decades in the Royal City and its reputation continues to shine. “We love what we do here,” said Eric Missouri, who took over as owner eight years ago. “We specialize in European style foods, especially breakfast and speciﬁcally the Dutch style pannekoek. Many of our customers we see over and over again, and bring friends and family with them to try it for a ﬁrst time because they know they will enjoy the food.” Unbeknownst to most customers, a huge portion of their menu is organic. “People will say ‘this tastes different, it’s so good, it’s so fresh.’ And that’s because a majority of our ingredients are organic, Grade A products.” While the quality of the food has been the foundation for their success, Missouri says it’s also due to the incredible community here in the Royal City. “I love New Westminster. It’s like a small village

and people know each other and care about the community,” he said. “There’s so much loyalty and appreciation and support. I’m very happy to be a part of this area.” In spring of 2019, the restaurant moved into new digs at the Quay, a space that is three times larger than their original location. It didn’t take long for the larger capacity to be just as busy as the smaller one. “It’s been a blessing to be here, inside the beautiful River Market and next to the river,” he said. “It’s just so calming to see the water and to be able to enjoy a meal right here, and then go for a walk or do some shopping. It’s a wonderful location.” In recent months, the restaurant hasn’t been as full as normal – but not due to demand, of course. “With Covid, we’ve had to make some changes and we’ve been able to adapt quickly,” he said. “When this

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We love what we do here.

started, we were one of the ﬁrst in the industry to institute a safety plan even before the health department recommended it. I started doing half the capacity in March – nobody else was doing that. So we had a head start on creating a good safety plan,” he said. “Our customers can see the distancing we’ve created and the protocols in place, and many have told us how much they appreciate what we’ve done.” Missouri leads a team of more than 30, including chefs, servers, dishwashers and more. He says the group is close-knit and he strives to provide

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Eric with the Angelina’s team

strong, supportive leadership. “I started out in this business as a dishwasher, and made my way up. I’ve managed and owned restaurants for 20 years, so I’ve worked in every part of a restaurant and understand the hard work my staff are doing,” he said. “I treat them like family members, because employees are the engine that make your business run. And I am hands on, every single day – if something needs to be done, doesn’t matter what it is, I’ll jump in and do it too.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE PET STORE

Bosley’s by Pet Valu

f you follow your heart, it will lead you in the right direction – both in life and work. That’s certainly been the case for Karima Jivraj, who has turned her love for animals into a thriving business here in the Royal City. Jivraj opened a Bosley’s by Pet Valu at Columbia Square in 2011, and it has been growing ever since – and has led her to unique opportunities to help provide leadership and volunteering to improve the lives of animals. “My goal from the beginning was to be the local neighbourhood go-to for pet food and supplies, but also for advice and help, to be a place where people know we care about their pets, too,” she said. “And I believe we’ve done that. We’re so grateful that people trust us that they know they can come in and get some answers and some help.” Jivraj had been working at UBC for many years but the urge to go out on her own, and a passion for working with animals, led to an unexpected – but perfect – chance to change her career direction with the store. “It was really one of those moments where it was the

right opportunity at the right time and the right place, and I jumped right into it,” she said, laughing. “To be honest, I dove head ﬁrst. I was so excited.” The business quickly drew loyal customers and built a great reputation, leading to signiﬁcant growth. “We are in the midst of an ambitious renovation project so that we can offer more space and selection to our customers,” she said. “And ideally I’d love to have a second store in Burnaby or another in New West. This area is growing so much.” And while she’s proud of the success, it comes second to the impact she’s been able to make for animal welfare. “One of my biggest goals was to make life better for the animals here in this community and part of that is supporting the shelter – with food, or toys, all the things that those animals might need while they wait for their

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I want every customer to know they and their pets are the priority.

new pet parents,” she said. “I wanted to make life better for the animals, to support the work they do there.” That goal extends beyond the Royal City, as well. She is in the middle of a second term serving on the board of directors for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. “The board provides advocacy on a national level,” she said. “I’m so honoured to be on the board, with people who have more experience than me and to be able to sit with them

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Karima Jivraj, Store Owner

and learn from them but also to help inﬂuence decisions.” All in all, it’s been a life path that has proven rewarding on multiple levels. “I love what I do here and when I know a customer is leaving here satisﬁed, happy that they’ve gotten good service, I’m ecstatic,” she said. “I want every customer to know they and their pets are the priority, and to want to come back here because they know they can rely on us.

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B12 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE E A R LY E D U C AT I O N

CEFA Early Learning

A commitment to incredible education, top-notch care, and excellence on every front has been the hallmark of CEFA Early Learning centres since the ﬁrst one opened its doors in West Vancouver more than two decades ago. Vivian Young has seen the difference that level of commitment makes in the lives of children, from both sides: ﬁrst as a parent whose children attended the program, and now as the owner of two CEFA locations in New Westminster. CEFA is an all-day early learning private school for children ages 1 to 5, with a curriculum that offers reading, writing, mathematics, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), as well as visual arts, dance, music, drama, yoga, cultural immersion, and more, with a focus on helping prepare for kindergarten readiness. Young was the parent of three young children – two of whom were already in a CEFA school – when she made the decision to leave her position with an environmental

consulting firm to have more time to focus on her young family. “I fell in love with the program and what it was offering,” she said. “All three of my children are quite unique with their own strengths and perseverances, including one with a learning disability. I felt strongly that CEFA supported us and promoted comfort and confidence. All three graduated from the CEFA program and my husband and I couldn’t be happier, more grateful or more proud of their efforts and successes in school and in sports.” With her oldest just beginning his university journey and the youngest now in high school, she’s seen the long-term impact that their early education experiences had on them. Now, she’s thrilled to offer that same experience for students at her two local programs. Their first location opened on Carnarvon Street in 2008 and opening their second location in the Uptown area in Royal City Shopping Centre less than a year pre-COVID-19

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I fell in love with the program and what it was offering.

has been a roller coaster ride of emotion and resilience. Without the support of the City, the Ministry, Strathallen Property Management and her amazing team, the grand opening celebration and its continued curriculum and care wouldn’t be possible in coping through this pandemic. “My team of early childhood educators and chefs are absolutely wonderful, patient, caring and resilient in their dedication in maintaining a warm and safe environment throughout. We have engaged consultation with all the appropriate regulators and available resources and support in ensuring proper protocols are in place and regularly updated to promote safety, physically and

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L to R: Naticia Thandi, Principal; Alice Jang, Education Coordinator; and Vivian Young, Director

mentally, for our students and staff. We will get through this together with kindness and calmness.” CEFA’s core purpose is to inspire children to learn and be knowledgeable, seek self-betterment and contribute as individuals,” she said. “Whether you are a child, parent, teacher or adult in your community, our core purpose helps guide any efforts.” The foundations that made the ﬁrst CEFA such a success continue today, she says, as that original commitment to excellence continues. “Excellence is putting forth your best with the sincerest intentions,” she said. SPONSORED CONTENT

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE SALON

B-Bombshell Salon

he Columbia Street salon (whose name is pronounced buh-bomb-shell) opened in 2014 with the goal of creating a unique destination for geeks, gamers, nerds and quirky folks of all kinds. But that initial niche has grown over the years into a deep commitment to inclusivity and acceptance – a place where people of all stripes will feel safe and comfortable, says owner Ryan Paul. “Everyone and anyone is welcome here,” he said. “My goal is that everyone who comes here feels understood, feels heard, feels beautiful, and has a lot of fun.” The full-service salon offers the traditional spectrum of hairstyling services – but they’ve also built a reputation for their incredible colour work, with a portfolio that’s jam-packed with mermaid blues, neon greens, ﬁery reds, blushing pinks, and just about everything in between. “We have a great time here – we’re always doing new things, which makes it interesting – but it’s also just the environment. It’s just a happy place, and a safe space,” said Paul.

The original team of four has grown to 18 in the intervening years, and new clients come through the door all the time, many by word-of-mouth recommendation. Even with the challenge presented by Covid-19 this year, the team has managed to hold their own – and are poised for continued growth in the coming months and years. “We were very lucky in that we had a lot of systems in place before shutdown that were above and beyond the normal recommendations to begin with, so that really allowed us to be up and running quickly with new protocols in place when we re-opened. We take this very seriously – I want my staff to be safe and we want our clients to be safe,” he said. So far, they’ve kept busy despite the new measures, and Paul says that’s due in part to the community. “We looked everywhere when we were deciding where to open and New Westminster just hit every mark on the

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My goal is that everyone who comes here feels understood, feels heard, feels beautiful, and has a lot of fun.

checklist,” said Ryan, noting that he fell in love with the area so much, he moved here himself. “It’s an amazing community, such a strong sense of connection.” And while Paul keeps the needs of his clients top of mind, the needs of his staff hold equal priority. That means making sure they have a safe work environment, are well compensated for their work, and feel supported and encouraged. “For me as a boss, I want the same thing for my staff as I want for customers: treat people like

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L to R: Ryan Paul, Talisa Corrêa, Alex Healy and Jen Cleroux

human beings,” he said. “It might not sound that exciting but that’s really the heart of it. Take care of people, treat them well. It shouldn’t be a radical concept but sometimes it seems like it is these days. That’s what I focus on.” B-Bombshell was already named New Westminster’s best salon in the local A List business awards three years running and Ryan says he’s excited to see that reputation continue to bloom – in every colour of the rainbow – for many years to come. SPONSORED CONTENT

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B14 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE EXERCISE

Live Well Exercise Clinic

s British Columbians navigate living through a pandemic, LIVE WELL Exercise Clinics have provided their members with a safe place to exercise and stay healthy. “Focus on member health and safety has always been extremely important to us,” says Brian Budd, clinic director of LIVE WELL New Westminster. “Our protocols going into COVID-19 were probably what a lot of gyms will come out of the pandemic with. In addition, we’ve taken our sanitation and cleaning standards and stepped them up dramatically. We’ve placed a real emphasis on following health authorities and going above and beyond guidelines.” LIVE WELL’s clients are conﬁdent in their safety while working out at the clinics. “LIVE WELL has always been very clean and sterile,” client Ayla Kilic says “the new positioning of equipment maintains social distancing, and the Kinesiologists ensure that everybody is following the safety standards. I feel very safe exercising at the clinic, and I appreciate everybody’s

effort to provide us with this safe venue to exercise.” LIVE WELL focuses on providing customized exercise programs for each member to help reach their personal health goals. “Most of our members will have one health condition or concern,” says Budd. “We work with people with heart disease,obesity,arthritis and a variety of other ailments and diseases, including those who are recovering from knee and hip replacements.There’s no ‘gym-timidation’ here we have a very warm and inviting community. It’s very easy for new people to come in and immediately feel like they’re part of things.” Stephanie P joined LIVE WELL after hearing about it through a family friend. “I was in an accident years ago and have struggled with mobility issues ever since,” she says. “I have massive headaches, sound sensitivity and a lot of pain in my body. Regular gyms are too loud for me to attend. For 10 years I felt stuck but coming to LIVE WELL helped

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There’s no ‘gym-timidation’ here. We have a very warm and inviting community. It’s very easy for new people to come in and immediately feel like they’re part of things.”

me feel athletic again. The mobility in my arms has changed drastically. My legs feel stronger, my arms feel stronger and I feel hopeful for all the changes to come in the future.” LIVE WELL’s staff includes university-educated kinesiologists and clinical exercise physiologists who work together to help clients meet their goals. Many members joined LIVE WELL to take control of their health understanding the beneﬁts of a regular exercise program.When new members come in for an initial consultation, LIVE WELL’s staff does a full medical intake and a baseline assessment to determine where they are in their ﬁtness journey. A customized exercise plan is created, including

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Stephanie P. joined LIVE WELL after a serious car accident

participation in small classes. All workouts are by appointment and facilitated by staff members, who provide oversight and coaching. LIVE WELL has also introduced two new online programs for existing members to foster support and access. That community is part of the accountability that LIVE WELL creates for its members, partly credited to the same group of people sharing classes. Budd encourages anyone who is curious about the LIVE WELL experience to come in and see the clinic. “Any concerns, insecurity or fears you have will be cleared up when you come in and see that we don’t have that typical gym-feel,” he says. SPONSORED CONTENT

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE CONSTRUCTION

Magnum Construction Services

he heart of a business is people – on both sides of the equation. For Magnum Construction, the relationship between their team and their clients has always been a top priority. This focus has helped the local business develop an incredible reputation since they first opened their doors just a few short years ago. “That relationship and connection is so important,” said Yosef Pharaon, who co-owns Magnum Construction with business partner Mai Eilia. “That’s what really matters: the trust that you build with a client. Because the end goal is not profit, it’s a satisfied client who will be excited about the work you did and recommend you to others.” Pharaon says that their dedication to integrity, honesty, and excellence in all aspects of business – from client care to building expertise – has been a touchstone since the beginning. “That’s always been a focus for us,” he said. It’s a philosophy that has allowed them to see year-overyear growth – even in a year like 2020, in which Covid-19

has had such significant global impacts. “Our homes are so important to us, and this year people are in their homes a lot more than usual,” he said. “So people are looking around and deciding, hey, if we’re not going to be travelling and we’re not going to be doing other things, let’s do something with our space.” That’s meant a steady flow of new clients all year long, many of whom want extensive updates that include everything from kitchens, to bedrooms, to bathrooms, to decks – and much, much more. Magnum’s focus on general construction, teaming up with subcontractors who are specialists in their unique fields, has allowed them to offer a wide spectrum of services for projects of all sizes, in all parts of the home. And though the pandemic has created challenges in supply chains, Pharaon says they’ve been able to plan ahead with their projects, bypassing potential problems. “That’s a large focus for us: making sure we have the work

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We really love what we do.

ﬂow planned and everything lined up and ready to go so that we are meeting those deadlines,” he said. “Communication is key: keeping everyone in the loop, clients, staff, trades people. We have to be on top of everything at all times.” That’s a goal that requires both hands-on expertise and behind-the-scenes organization – a balance that’s reﬂected in the management of Magnum. Eilia, who founded the company, serves as project manager – relying on her talent for communication and business know-how – while Pharaon serves as main site supervisor, using his years of industry experience and his passion for construction. Their

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Before and After of a renovated kitchen recently completed by Magnum Construction Services

combined dedication is evident in the company’s portfolio of stunning before-and-afters that show not just their skill and expertise, but also their passion for the industry. “We really love what we do. When you finish a project and you see how happy and satisfied the client is, or you get feedback from them, or see the review they post online, it’s amazing,” Pharaon said. “That’s what it’s all about.” This year, the company was a finalist for the Best Immigrant Entrepreneur Award with the Small Business BC Awards. SPONSORED CONTENT

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City Caring Neighbours returns for the holidays –with a COVID twist Theresa McManus

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The Caring Neighbours program will still be helping local families and seniors this holiday season, but it’s going to look a little different than in past years. Each year, Family Services of Greater Vancouver coordinates the Caring Neighbours Holiday Campaign, which provides support for food and gifts to low-income families with children and seniors (aged 55 and up) in New West. In non-COVID years, residents, businesses and local organizations “adopt a family” and buy gifts for the family member. “To ensure the health and safety of donors, staff,

volunteers and all the registered families and seniors, we are focusing on raising money to buy gift cards for our families, so they can buy a holiday meal, toys for their children, household necessities, etc.,” said Maylen Crespo, community lead-manager, community education and development services. “Sponsors won’t be able to deliver gifts in person to families or seniors. Instead, we’d like to encourage them to make a cash donation or purchase gift cards that will be given to our participants for their holiday’s meals and gifts.” Demand for this year’s Caring Neighbours program is expected to be high, and donors are al-

ways needed. “We are very grateful that most of our donors are continuing to support our program and put the safety of all concerned first,” Crespo said. “We are also expecting to have a larger number of participants, and that everyone will be receiving some support.” Registration for the Caring Neighbours campaign ends on Nov. 30. It’s open to residents of New Westminster who have a household income that’s at or below the low-income standard, are not registered with any other Christmas program this year, and have one or more children living with them under the age of 18 or are a senior.

“Registering early does not ensure participation in the program, priority is given to those who are new to the program,” said a notice about the program. Anyone wishing to be considered for the program must fill out an online application at fsgv.ca/ caringneighbours-nw2020 and must submit their documents. Because of COVID-19, Family Services is not accepting drop-ins this year. Anyone who is unable to fill out the application online must make an appointment by calling 604525-9144. To help out a local family or senior this holiday season, go to www.caring neighbours.ca.

Teachers taking fewer sick days in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic Julie MacLellan

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When schools are open in the midst of a viral pandemic, what happens to the number of teacher sick days? The New Westminster school board heard good news on that front at their Nov. 17 operations committee meeting. “Our teacher absenteeism rate is down from what it was last year,” Robert Weston, the district’s director of human resources, told trustees. “There are fewer teachers absent this year in September and October than we had last year.” Weston presented a report to the board showing that the district was able to find teachers-on-call to fill just shy of 80% of its teacher absence days – up from 63% last year. “That rate is encouraging,” he said. “I’m confident that it does have

something to do with our ability to keep a healthysized (teacher-on-call) roster.” But he noted finding teachers-on-call continues to be a challenge. “We, like other districts, are struggling to ensure that each day we have the requisite number of replacements for our positions,” he admitted. That struggle is more acute on the educational assistant front, where the district was only able to find casual EAs to fill in for 60 of 218 absence days in September, and 166 of 318 days in October. Weston noted New West is competing with other nearby school districts – particularly Burnaby, Coquitlam and Surrey – in terms of calling in casual EAs, particularly since the larger districts are able to offer more consistent employment. Some districts require casual employees to be

available a certain numforts of district staff in a ber of days per week, but difficult year. Weston said that could “The report is just anbackfire in New West beother reminder of the efcause the district would forts that our teachers and likely lose those employees EAs are putting in in these altogether. first couple of months of Weston told trustees the year in really trying to that staff abbe there for kids sences in New and families,” West are consistrustee Mark Giftent with provinford said. “A big cial averages.The thanks to our Ministry of Edfacilities staff, ucation did a rewhose cleaning cent survey of aband repairing and senteeism rates custodial support based on a ranis playing a big dom week in Norole in giving stuvember, he noted. Mark Gifford dents and staff trustee New West’s the confidence to teacher absenteebe in our schools’ ism rate came out slightly classrooms.” below the provincial averTrustee Maya Russell age, with EAs and custodi- agreed. ans just slightly above but “We had worried about within the central range. increased absences in the “There is a great comback-to-school season,” mitment there to ensure she said. “This is so imthey are attending at work pressive, so dedicated.” and providing the services that are required,” he said. Trustees lauded the ef-

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Charities get a boost with seafood donation Theresa McManus

MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Folks at two local charities will be dining on delicious prawns courtesy of Piva Modern Italian restaurant. While recently attending one of his kid’s soccer games, one of Piva’s partners was approached by another father, a commercial fisherman, who asked if the local restaurant could use some prawns. Because of COVID, Gordon Johnson had encountered issues with his overseas buyer and was overstocked. Christopher McFadden, managing partner and wine director at Piva, said Johnson was put in touch with executive chef, Subraaz Abdullah. Piva purchased 10 kilograms (25 prawns per kilo), but that only put a tiny dent in the Johnson’s commercial freezer full of prawns. “As a part of Piva’s charity initiative, we figured there might be a win-win for both local causes and a New Westminster businessman,” he said. “The result was

Piva buying 300 kilos of prawns for the Union Gospel Mission – at $28/ kilo this is an effective donation of $8,400. Furthermore, after communicating with the mayor’s office, the Lookout Society was also identified as a local cause that could put the little critters to good use. As a result, Piva contributed another 150 kilos of prawns to this very good cause.”

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grateful for the donation. “On behalf of UGM New Westminster, I wish to express our deepest appreciation for your coordination of this generous donation of spot prawns that will contribute to our meal program for our community members,” BillWong, manager of the UGM New Westminster Resource Centre, said in an email to Piva. “We appreciate you keeping us in mind as you find opportunity to support us in our daily endeavours to help the hurting and the homeless in New Westminster.”

Abdullah said Piva is happy to help and to give back to those in need, especially during these unprecedented times. “It’s been a great experience to be a part in sharing our beautiful B.C. spot prawns with the local community,” Johnson said in a statement to the Record. “Normally they have been exported to Japan, so the current situation allows us to all enjoy them.” The local charities are

COATS FOR KIDS RETURNS TO NEW WEST Rembrandt Renovations is proud to once again be the drop-off point for the Coats for Kids program in New Westminster. For the past three years, the family-owned business has collected donations as part of the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver’s annual charity drive. Donations of new and gently-used child- and youthsized coats and outerwear, as well as new unwrapped toys are being collect for the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bu-

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this winter.” Rembrandt Renovations has placed a collection box outside 222 Churchill Ave. and is accepting donations until Dec. 10. More information about the local business is found at www.rembrandtrenova tions.com. The Homebuilders Association of Vancouver’s 25th annual Coats for Kids campaign runs until Dec. 11. In addition to donations of outerwear and toys, it has invited its members to make cash donations to its $25 for 25Years fundraising campaign.

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Celebrating Seniors

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Century House is on the hunt for seniors who want to facilitate workshops in the new year. Octopus: Reaching Seniors in the Community is a series of online programs for seniors taking place this fall and winter. “We have some exciting programs running and are ready to do a second call out for proposals,” said Shelly Schnee, recreation programmer, in an email to the Record. “There are some opportunities to develop and lead programs for seniors in the community. Honorariums will be available ($600). All programs will be on Zoom, and technical support will be provided by Century House.”

Proposals are being accepted until Friday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. from seniors who want to develop and deliver virtual programs dealing with technology, art, music or anything creative or educational. Anyone interested in any of these opportunities can email Shelly Schnee (sschnee@newwestcity.ca) with a one-page proposal, outlining your skills in the area, your contact information and your availability. UPCOMING OFFERINGS It may not be business as usual, but Century House is still finding ways to connect local seniors. Here are some of the upcoming offerings you may want to check out: VIRTUAL IDEAS

The Virtual Ideas program aims to give folks a chance to listen and learn. This “listening club” gets participants to listen to CBC Ideas podcasts that are hosted by Nahlah Ayed and air twice a week, with participants later connecting via Zoom for a discussion. “The topics are varied and include discussions on philosophy, politics, theology, science, nature and on and on.The topics are endless and educational and the presenters erudite and eye opening,” said a notice about Virtual Ideas. “You will need to have access to podcasts on CBC and be able to use Zoom. The plan is to listen to the podcast beforehand – then join in on a spirited discussion.” The podcast Laugh-

ing Matters:The Science of Laughter is on Nov. 3.The first Virtual Ideas Session – called Laughing Matters – will take place on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. “If you are interested in joining this group but unsure about Zooming and podcasts, we can help!,” said the notice. Contact Shelly Schnee by phone or sschnee@ newwestcity.ca to get the Zoom link and/or instructions to participate. ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS WORKSHOP Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers wants seniors to know they’re not alone. The non-profit society and registered charity receives anonymous tip information about criminal activity and provides it to police and other law

enforcement agencies in communities around B.C. “The See Something, Say Something Elder Abuse Awareness program is designed to provide seniors with a safe and anonymous method to report what they know about suspected criminal or abusive behaviour towards another elder or themselves,” said a notice about the workshop. “The program covers important topics and goes into great depth covering issues such as: physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial abuse and fraud. Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers wants seniors to know that they are not alone and have resources available to them. The See Something Say Something workshop, offered in partnership

with Century House and Crime Stoppers, will be a virtual session on Zoom. It’s on Monday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. To register, go to www. tinyurl.com/CHCrime stoppers. SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS COSCO Health and Wellness Institute and Century House are teaming up for a virtual workshop to help seniors stay connected. Century House staff and a COSCO facilitator will lead a virtual workshop taking place on Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. “Loneliness and isolation are unhealthy,” said a notice about the event. “This workshop Continued on page 25

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Nothing stops Santa – not even COVID-19. The Seniors Services Society of B.C. is once again organizing its annual Santa for Seniors program. It provides holiday cheer and gift-giving to those seniors who are least likely to receive a gift during the holiday season. With social distancing and pandemic restrictions affecting shopping opportunities, Santa for Seniors organizers had to reimagine how to help seniors in need and came up with the idea of Christmas bundles. “One of our biggest challenges was that shoppers won’t be going to stores as much; they’ll be doing more of their shopping online,” Alison Sil-

gardo, CEO of the Seniors Services Society, said in a press release. “Having preset bundles available for purchase by our donors is a great way for the community to continue supporting Santa for Seniors, while ensuring our seniors are provided for this holiday, be it a meal, groceries, or even ‘housing starter kits’ for when we are able to help them find new housing.” Santa for Seniors supporters can contribute to the program by donating online at seniorsservices society.ca/santaforsenior, or by visiting the Sapperton Save-On Foods in the Brewery District or the uptown London Drugs in Westminster Centre until Dec. 7.

At London Drugs, community members can choose the name of a recipient from a Santa for Seniors Christmas tree, purchase a gift card and leave it at customer service.The Sapperton Saveon Foods has flyers at the customer service desk for purchasing gift cards, which are then provided to the Seniors Services Society. The Santa for Seniors program, launched by the Seniors Services Society in 2006, provides gifts to as many as 150 isolated seniors each year. For more information about the society, visit www.seniorsservices society.ca, email info@ seniorsservicessociety.ca or call 604-520-6621.

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Continued from page 23 examines the social determinants of health and well-being. It helps participants to determine the level of connectedness they need and how to achieve it.”

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Diana McDaniel makes history as the first female officer to reach the rank of inspector in the city Theresa McManus

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iana McDaniel’s policing career has seen her patrolling the streets of New Westminster, doing undercover work, working on the missing women task force and tackling initiatives around mental health, homelessness and diversity. It’s also seen her rise to the rank of inspector – making her the first female officer to reach that milestone in the New Westminster Police Department. “As far as other women and having a woman in this position, yes, I think it is very, very important,” she says. “I never had that or never even thought it was possible.” McDaniel had been working as a legal assistant and pondering a career in social work when she decided to pursue policing. “I thought this would be a career where you’d definitely have a lot of variety. And you know, there’s a lot of social work involved in being a police officer and that communicating with all different people in all different areas of society.That was one of the original reasons

I got in,” she says. “I just didn’t want a routine job; I wanted something that I could go home and be proud of and make a difference.” THROUGH THE RANKS McDaniel joined the NWPD in 1997 when she was 32, at a time when the average age of recruits was about 25. She was promoted to sergeant in 2008 (the second woman to reach that rank) and became the department’s first female staff sergeant in 2015. In the past 23 years, she’s risen through the ranks – though that was not her initial goal. “It was just learning the job, working the road, figuring it all out. I couldn’t have imagined being a leader at that time. It was a lot to learn,” she reflects. “As time goes on, you get more experience; you get more confidence and that sort of thing.You sort of see ‘OK, I can visualize myself doing that.’ But to be honest, I didn’t have a lot of female role models.” According to statistics provided by the New Westminster Police Department, 42 of the 139 sworn police officers in New Westminster are female. At 30.2%, that com-

Starting out: Then-Chief Const. Peter Young shakes Diana McDaniel’s hand at her swearing-in in 1998. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

LEADING THE WAY: Diana McDaniel is the first woman in the New Westminster Police Department to reach the rank of inspector. McDaniel has been with the department since 1997. PHOTO THERESA MCMANUS pares to the 2018 national average of 22%. McDaniel is now one of six inspectors in the NWPD, which, at 16.6%, exceeds the 2018 national average of 15%. Five of the department’s 28 NCOs (corporals, sergeants and staff sergeants) are women, which, at 17.8%, is below the 2018 national average of 19%; 36 of the department’s 105 constables are women, which, at 34.2%, tops the national average of 23%. Eighteen of the 47 police officers hired by the NWPD since 2015 –or 36% – have been female, says police department spokesperson Sgt. Sanjay Kumar. HITTING THE STREETS After attending the police academy, McDaniel joined the police department and worked on patrol for two years before moving into the street crime unit and becoming an undercover operator,

including some projects forensic identification and with the RCMP and some interviewing. street-level drug investigaUpon her return to the tions. New Westminster Po“When there used to be lice Department in 2005, a lot of sex trade workers McDaniel returned to the on 12th Street, I worked road and worked patrol. at that trying to attract “I became an acting serjohns undercover,” she geant on the road,” she says. “But that was a long says, “so that’s where I got time ago; we my first oppordon’t do any type tunity of, I guess, of work like that leadership in the anymore.” organization.” In 2002, Along the way, McDaniel was McDaniel took seconded to the on roles includMissing Women ing crisis negoTask Force that tiations, media investigated the and recruitment, cases of women before returning Diana McDaniel who had gone to the road and in 1998 missing in the being promoted Downtown Eastas staff sergeant side, which led to Willie in patrol in 2015. Pickton’s conviction on six In July 2020, she was counts of second-degree awarded the position of murder. inspector. During her three-year “Over the course of her secondment to the task 23-year career, Inspector force, McDaniel says she McDaniel has consistently acquired a lot of skills by demonstrated the highest working alongside people levels of leadership, integwho had years of experrity and skill while servtise in investigating, doing ing the citizens of New

Westminster,” says Chief Const. Dave Jansen. “I am very proud to have her on our senior leadership team, and look forward to the great work she will be doing to make the community safer for all.” TODAY’S WORLD Many of the skills McDaniel has amassed along the way are being put to use in her current role as inspector in charge of prevention services. This division includes: the special investigation unit, which includes domestic violence, sexual assaults and elder abuse investigations; the victim assistance unit; the mental health unit; the training section; community services; and secondments of members working in different integrated units. Since March, a big part of McDaniel’s job has been dealing with COVID-19 and the police department’s policies, procedures and Continued on page 27

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People Diversity ‘would only make us better and stronger’

Continued from page 26 communication with all staff. She’s also helped update the department’s pandemic plan. Some of McDaniel’s most recent undertakings have been completing the police department’s responses to the calls for justice recommended by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. She’s also been working on starting an equity and inclusion engagement section, with the goal of having more community engagement and getting input from the community about how the department can better serve them. The police department is embarking on work with the City of New Westminster and a consultant on the creation of a diversity, equity, inclusion and an-

ti-racism framework, and McDaniel is one of two NWPD members working on the policing side of the initiative. “I just really hope there will be a lot more diversity in our leadership and in our department as a whole.That comes with

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serving the community as well; we want to reflect the community. I know that in recruiting, we are really focusing on that,” she says. “I would just love to see people from all different backgrounds join our department. It would only make us better and stron-

ger in that way.” Last fall, McDaniel completed a homelessness study for the NWPD, which resulted in the creation of a new position for the community services division – a vulnerable person liaison officer.The two officers in that division work with local organizations that are providing services to vulnerable and at-risk community members. The New Westminster Police Department’s approach to dealing with vulnerable people has changed a lot since McDaniel’s early days on the job. “We have a much more compassionate approach to that aspect.We want to be able to serve all members of the community; you know, it’s not just part of the community, but it’s the entire community. In

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d there detached market fell to the canvas and stayed for almost four years. Meanwhile, strata propertiess played catch up increasing up to 50% in value since that punch in August of 2016. It is no surprise to see home values bounce back. The 10-15% they slumped over that period is ofﬁcially behind us. Those buyers of 2016-17 will ﬁnally start seeing new home ownership start paying dividends. The pandemic lock down in the spring highlighted the new importance now placed on outdoor living space. The move is on to the Burbs, and a backyard. The promise of incredibly low intertest rates for several years ahead

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Female force: Then-Sgt. Diana McDaniel, centre, with Const. Lara Dewitt and Const. Shannon McLeod in a 2014 photo. At the time, 23% of the New Westminster police force was female; now, that number has risen to 30%. PHOTO RECORD FILES

A GOOD CHOICE With retirement beckoning in two or three years, McDaniel looks back on her policing career with a sense of accomplishment. “It’s been very fulfilling,” she says. “It’s offered

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Predeceased by husband Jack in 1998 and infant son William Harry. Survived by loving daughters Marlene (Michael Sharzer) and Kathleen (Craig McWilliams), granddaughter Leah Sharzer, and many well-loved nieces and nephews. Born to Harry and Anastasia Basil in Calgary, Lym moved with her Greek-Canadian family to North Burnaby in 1923. Soon there were four young Basils: Liberty (Lib), Lym, Pete and Jim. Growing up on Pender Street, attending Gilmore Avenue School and Burnaby North High School studying physics and math, playing grass hockey and softball, Lym made many lifelong friends. After graduation in 1939 Lym ran a coffee shop in Timmins, Ontario with her sister, trained at a government sewing and dressmaking program in North Burnaby, worked at Pacific Mills and as a B.C. Electric Guide in Vancouver. Many weekends Lym, Marg Shearer and Elaine Reid rowed to Bedwell Bay. Marriage to Jack in 1947 took Lym to North Vancouver and later Shalalth (Bridge River Townsite) before returning to The Heights to buy the family home on Pender Street. At home Lym was a dynamo especially once she got a new pattern or recipe. A long-time bowler and a long service volunteer, most notably at Fellburn, Hastings Community Centre and Meals on Wheels Lym liked people. Together Lym and Jack explored in their camper, holidayed in Hawaii, and babysat precious granddaughter, Leah. Lym also enjoyed activities at Confederation Park Seniors Centre. Lym, Mary Miller, Mabel Thomson, and Lib Thomson were a longtime foursome for crib and lunch at Brentwood with friends Alice Grant and Bea Rigby-Jones. During her last eight years Lym lived at Rideau Manor where she enjoyed card nights and bus outings. For Lym news of family, friends and kind deeds always brought a smile. Granddaughter Leah describes Lym as “the best Granny ever.” Lym was a brave, loving, funny, beautiful mother. We miss her. Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Sharp; Lym’s Burnaby Home Health team; carers Chari, Elaine, Janica, Josie, and Kenneth; the supportive staff and friendly neighbours at Rideau; Madison SaveOn Pharmacy team; the Red Cross Loan program; and CNIB.

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30 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • New West Record LEGAL LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that on December 3rd, 2020, ULock Mini Storage, 4240 Manor Street, Burnaby, will be selling the contents of the following lockers: _Arora Aakash, Unit #0154 _Bimal Chaube, Unit #2104 _Hussna Aktary, Unit #1918 _Hussna Aktary, Unit #1903 _Diana Kinnavanthong, Unit #1906 _Arslan Sadykov, Unit #0132 _Frederic Beauregard, Unit #3201 Contents of these lockers will be sold by online auction from December 3 to December 8, 2020. 604−438−8909 www.ibid4storage.com

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: TMC-ROW IVMP-2020

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: TMC-FACILITIES- IVMP-2020

Applicant: Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9, Email: info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700 In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, TMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for TMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The IVMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within TMC facilities. Facilities include pump stations, valve stations, terminals, tank farms and office/maintenance facilities. All facilities are fenced, secure compounds not accessible to the general public. The facilities are in close proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Black Pines, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley and Burnaby. This IVMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5-year IVMP which expires in February 2021. The proposed duration of the IVMP is from March 31, 2021 to March 31, 2026. The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low or self-sustaining ground cover, seeding, fertilization where setbacks permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the IVMP applies. TMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable Acts and regulations. The active ingredient names and an example of trade names of the pesticides (herbicides) proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Clearview), picloram (Grazon), pyroxasulfone (Torpedo), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Esterified vegetable oil (Hasten adjuvant) and paraffinic oil and alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants (Gateway adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, stem injection, wick/wipe-on applicator, and boom sprayer. A draft copy of the proposed IVMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be reviewed online on the Trans Mountain website from using this link https://www.transmountain.com/vegetation-management A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above (Trans Mountain Corporation, info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

This IVMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5-year IVMP which expires in April 2021. The proposed duration of the IVMP is from May 1, 2021 to May 1, 2026. The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low or self-sustaining ground cover, seeding, fertilization where setbacks permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides (herbicides) are intended within the geographic area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. TMC conducts all work, including pest (herbicide) management, in strict adherence with all applicable Acts and regulations. The active ingredient names and an example of trade names of the pesticides (herbicides) proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Clearview), picloram (Grazon), pyroxasulfone (Torpedo), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), esterified vegetable oil (Hasten adjuvant) and paraffinic oil and alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants (Gateway adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, stem injection, wick/wipe-on applicator, and boom sprayer. A draft copy of the proposed IVMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be reviewed online on the Trans Mountain website from using this link https://www.transmountain.com/vegetation-management A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above (Trans Mountain Corporation, info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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