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STUBBORN FIRE: New Westminster firefighters battled an all-day fire that destroyed several businesses on Columbia Street on Monday.

PHOTO SHANE MACKICHAN

Investigation launched into Columbia blaze Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

An investigation is getting underway to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed businesses when it tore through a heritage building on Columbia Street early Monday morning.

NewWestminster Fire

and Rescue Services was called to the building at the corner of Columbia and Church streets at 3:16 a.m. on Monday, May 24.The building was home to the Heritage Grill, Pho Pho You, Happy BuddhaTattoos and MagnetiQ Club Lounge.

“The crews worked tirelessly all through the

day yesterday as well as last night,” Fire Chief Tim Armstrong told the RecordTuesday afternoon. “We officially deemed the fire out this morning.We usually leave the crews on scene, rotating through for a good 12 hours after a fire is considered to be out, to make sure there are no hotspots

and that it doesn’t flare up again.”

A fire crew remained on scene monitoring the site onTuesday morning, and investigators were planning to visit the site with insurance companies later that afternoon. Armstrong said it’s too early to know whether the fire is suspicious. He said comments

posted on social media claiming the fire started in a dumpster or the nightclub was under investigation aren’t accurate.

“We are just right now starting our investigation into that,” he said of the cause. “It’s to be determined.”

Because the building is now a pile of rubble, Arm-

strong said the investigation would include gathering video surveillance and statements from firefighters to determine what they saw when they arrived.

“We are thinking it probably initiated in a common hallway, but we are still looking into that,” he told the Record.

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City Police looking for footage to help investigation Continued from page 1 “There was a hall area that serviced all the units in there, including the nightclub.”

Upon their arrival at the fire, Armstrong said crews found “substantial” smoke and “quite a bit of fire” in the building. After initially fighting the fire from inside the building, he said a decision was made to attack the quickly spreading fire from the exterior.

“If that got up into the ceiling, there was some heavy equipment like air conditioning units and things like that; we were worried about that,” Armstrong said. “The roof got fully involved pretty quick, so we pulled the crews out and went defensive.

We were more concerned about the fire hopping the fire wall and catching the adjacent property, which is part of the Columbia SkyTrain station building.”

To prevent the fire from spreading to the building next door, fire crews were stationed on top of that building, pouring water on the fire to prevent flames or embers from getting onto the adjacent building.

At its peak, 40 firefighters fought the fire, including some from Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Service.

Richmond and Delta fire departments covered the Queensborough area, so local firefighters stationed at the Queensborough hall could head to the fire in

downtown NewWest.

According to the City of NewWestminster’s heritage database, the Evans B. Dean Block was built in an Edwardian Classical style in 1910 for use as office and retail space, as well as facilities for theWestminster Club. Built of brick and timber, the building has been home to restaurants, nightclubs and offices through the decades.

Armstrong said old buildings in the downtown present a number of challenges from a firefighting perspective, such as issues with fire stops. While they have “lots of void spaces,” he said they predate the requirement for sprinklers.

“Once fire sets in, it’s hard to control the fire spread in these buildings,” he said.

BUSINESSES DESTROYED As word about Monday’s fire spread, community members took to social media to voice support for the businesses that were destroyed.

Online GoFundMe campaigns were quickly launched to support several of the businesses destroyed in the blaze.

“Paul Minhas is a pillar of the NewWestminster community. Supporting the arts, the LGBTQ+ community in NewWest and pretty much anyone else looking for support,” wrote Geoff McLennan, who started an

details on the lifting of the COVID-19 circuit breaker.”

On Monday afternoon, flowers were placed in front of Judge Begbie’s Tavern at 609 Columbia St., another business owned by Minhas.

Fire effort: Ladder trucks were used to try and save the building. PHOTO RICK FABBRO

online fundraiser. “Today his restaurant, the Heritage Grill, burned down. Now is NewWestminster’s chance to show Paul the same support he’s shown the rest of us for years.”

The businesses impacted by the fire took to social media to thank firefighters for their efforts and to acknowledge the support of community members.

In a Facebook post, the team at MagnetiQ said NewWestminster and Coquitlam firefighters did a “valiant job” in containing the flames so they did not spread further and thanked them for their long and courageous work.

“The damage has completely incinerated the club, so we kindly ask all to be patient with us,” said Mon-

day’s posting. “We are still in shock and processing the incident.”

Happy Buddha Tattoos noted it had lost everything in the fire and urged community members to watch for news about temporary work locations for its artists.

Pho PhoYou expressed gratitude that no one was harmed in the fire. In a Facebook message posted before the fire spread and destroyed the building, the restaurant noted it had been working hard to renovate the restaurant but would have to put those efforts on hold to clean and fix damage sustained in the fire.

“We thank you for all your support and love and will keep you updated,”

said the restaurant.

The Heritage Grill originally thought it might survive the fire, but that was not the case.

“Sadly throughout the day, events took a turn for the worse.We would have been celebrating our 16year anniversary in just four days. Now there is nothing left,” said a posting on Facebook. “It has been an honour welcoming so many of you to ‘The Grill’ over the past almost-16 years. No doubt the monumental loss will hit home for us and the community in the coming days and weeks.We will take some time to process today’s events and now divide our focus on reopening Begbie’s in the next few days after we learn more

INVESTIGATION NewWestminster police are now seeking video footage to help determine the cause of the fire.

“Thankfully, no one sustained injuries as a result of the fire,” said a press release from the NewWestminster Police Department that was issued lateTuesday afternoon.

“The fire impacted traffic and electricity service in the area while the fire department worked to extinguish the blaze.”

According to police, the cause of the fire is unknown, but the NWPD’s major crime unit has been called in to assist fire investigators in determining a cause.

Police are asking anyone with information about the fire to contact major crime unit investigators at 604-525-5411.

Investigators are also interested in obtaining CCTV and dash-cam footage that may have been taken anywhere in the downtown stretch of Columbia Street on Monday, May 24 between 2:30 and 6 a.m.

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Seven parks approved for alcohol consumption Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

New West residents are officially allowed to consume alcohol in seven local parks – and they may soon be able to take a seat to enjoy their drinks comfortably.

On May 17, council adopted the consumption of liquor in public spaces bylaw, which allows people to drink alcohol in des-

ignated zones in Grimston Park, Hume Park, Moody Park, Port Royal Park, Queen’s Park, Sapperton Park and Westminster Pier Park.

“The designated zones within each park have been selected to balance the needs of providing safe and open spaces for people to gather while also considering the other uses and activities taking place in these parks,” said Dean

Gibson, the city’s director of parks and recreation.

“Staff will be monitoring and receiving feedback on the program and will make recommendations for any potential adjustments that need to be made.”

The bylaw, which is now in effect, permits adults to “drink responsibly” between 11 a.m. and dusk, seven days a week, said a City of New West-

minster press release.

Mayor Jonathan Cote suggested installing picnic tables in some of the designated areas.

Gibson said staff has been discussing putting seating into some of these areas, particularly in the zones that are just large expanses of lawn.

“We will take that as some additional direction to expedite some of our efforts in key areas around

the city,” he said.

According to the press release, alcohol can only be consumed by adults age 19 or older within the designated areas of each of the approved parks. Signage has been installed at each park indicating the boundaries of each zone and the hours during which alcohol can be consumed.

“Adults who choose to drink in the permitted ar-

eas are expected to manage their consumption, act responsibly and dispose of their litter,” said the press release. “All public health orders related to COVID-19, as well as the provisions of the provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Act, must also be followed.”

In the fall, city staff will seek community input about the program and report back to council.

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8261, 2021 and ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8260, 2021 for 823-841 SIXTH STREET WHAT ARE THESE BYLAWS ABOUT?

Applications for an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and Rezoning have been submitted on behalf of the Aboriginal Land Trust Society (ALT) for 823 – 841 Sixth Street. The proposal is a six-storey affordable rental apartment building with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units for a total of 96 units and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 2.3. Vehicle and long term bike parking for the site would be located on one level of underground parking.

The OCP amendment would change the land use designation from (RT) Residential – Infill Townhouse to (RM) Residential – Multiple Unit Dwelling to allow the proposed land use. The rezoning would change the zoning from Single Detached Residential Districts (RS-2) to Comprehensive Development District (823-841 Sixth Street) (CD-75), which would include a 50% reduction in required parking.

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HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

From May 13 to May 31, 2021, read the bylaw and related material at Legislative Services, City Hall 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (except May 24) and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices

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Call for an appointment to record a short video to share with Council and on the City’s website.

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From May 13 to May 31, 2021, read the bylaw and related material at Legislative Services, City Hall 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (except May 24) and online at: www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices Share your thoughts in the following ways: Written submissions by email, post, or dropping off at the mailbox on the north side of City Hall are welcome and encouraged.

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Speak at the meeting by computer, smart device or phone via Zoom: 1. Computer, Smartphone or Tablet: go to www.newwestcity.ca/council#JoinAMeeting, and click or tap the Meeting ID button 2. Phone: Call 778-907-2071. Enter Meeting ID: 655 9404 5919, followed by #.

Starting at 8:30 am on May 13, 2021, register online at speakers.newwestcity.ca, or contact Legislative Services to comment, register to speak, or make an appointment: Phone: 604-527-4523 Legislative Services Department, Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Comments received by 5 pm, three business days before the meeting will be included in the agenda package. Later comments received until the end of the hearing will be distributed on table at the meeting. All comments are published.

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News So long, McBride; hello, Skwo:wech Elementary Julie MacLellan

jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca

New Westminster, say hello to Skwo:wech Elementary School.

The New Westminster school board voted Tuesday night to approve the new name for Richard McBride Elementary School, effective Sept. 1.

“Skwo:wech,” the Halq’eméylem word for “sturgeon,” was the final choice of the committee tasked with renaming the school, in preparation for the opening of a replacement for the existing 1929 school building.

The decision comes nearly a year after the school’s parent advisory council approached the school district about changing the school’s name.They asked for a new name to recognize the fact that the anti-Indige-

nous and anti-Asian views espoused by McBride during his time as premier of B.C. (1903 to 1915) don’t align with the school district’s current values.

Since then, the renaming committee has steered a public consultation and study process that included seeking input from the community at large, from students and staff, and from those communities who were harmed by McBride’s policies.

A total of 276 name suggestions were submitted through the process.

In the end, the committee arrived at four shortlisted names based on its consultation with Qayqayt First Nation Chief Rhonda Larrabee and other Indigenous knowledge-keepers.The other three were Q’ép, a Halq’eméylem word that means “gather

together”; Skaiametl, the Halq’eméylem name used to describe the settlement now known as New Westminster; and Kwiyeqel, meaning “to climb a hill.”

“Naming the new school with an Indigenous name shows that School District 40 is committed to reconciliation and is willing to learn more about our culture,” Larrabee said. “I believe the name will be welcomed.”

For Mark Gifford, the school board trustee who co-chaired the renaming committee, the past several months have been worth the effort.

“It was really important and a thrill for the committee to be able to both shortlist a set of Indigenous place names … and then select one of those that I think is just going to speak on a whole number of levels to the school

New future: The replacement for Richard McBride Elementary School (seen here under construction earlier this month) will be called Skwo:wech Elementary. PHOTO JULIE MACLELLAN

community, to New West, and to the relationship we have with Qayqayt,” he said.

He noted that, once the shortlist was set, Skwo:wech was the unanimous choice of all the members of the committee.

“That’s what stood out.

It just seemed to resonate

with everyone, and that’s great,” he said.

The committee cited a number of reasons for choosing Skwo:wech, including its ties to the Fraser River, which has always been central to New Westminster’s history, and the historical importance of the primary food source for Indigenous communi-

ties on the river.The longlived sturgeon also plays a large role in the myths and stories of Coast Salish Peoples.

Gifford said the renaming committee learned a great deal about Indigenous languages during its work with local language keepers. Locally, Indigenous people would have spoken both Downriver (Hǝn̓ q̓ ǝmin̓ ǝm̓ ) and Upriver (Halq’eméylem) dialects.

Though the inhabitants of this area would have spoken primarily the Downriver dialect, the personal connections for Larrabee are to the Upriver dialect spoken by her grandparents, George Joseph and Ida Charlie.

“Having the name of the new school in Halq’eméylem is an extra-special name for me,” she told trustees at the May 25 meeting.

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MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

NDP under fire for Fairy Creek stance

The pandemic has pushed many issues that used to be staples of B.C.’s political culture into the background.

When thousands of people a week are being infected with a virus that is killing millions of people around the world, it has been hard to focus many other subjects and issues that in normal times would get the public’s attention.

But slowly, as so many people get their first vaccination doses and COVID-19 indicators decline, some issues are starting to return political arena.

And one of them is a throwback to the NDP’s previous time in government, back in the 1990s.

I am referring to the events unfolding in the Caycuse Valley on southern Vancouver Island, west of Victoria. Dozens of environmental activists have so far been arrested for defying a court injunction barring them from interfering with operations there, and it is likely more arrests and clashes with police and loggers will occur.

Both the loggers and the protesters have accused each side of assault and tempers have flared.

This is not going to die down soon. Ironically, it is all taking place in Premier John Horgan’s own riding of Langford-Juan de Fuca.

The protesters are upset at the potential harvesting of old growth trees in the Fairy Creek portion of the tree farm licence held by forest company Teal-Jones Cedar Products.The activists claim this area is the last unprotected intact old growth forest on southern Vancouver Island.

Whether this will turn into another “war of the woods” as we saw in Clayoquot Sound, located in another part of Vancouver Island, in the 1990s is unclear. Back then, hundreds of people were ar-

rested in a tense stand-off.

However, a familiar face from that previous protest – one which gave the NDP government of the day absolute fits – has joined in the protest at Fairy Creek.

That would be Tzeporah Berman, a former Greenpeace organizer and perhaps B.C.’s best known environmental activist.

She told me last week she was returning to the fray, messaging me to say, “Hi Keith just thought I would let you know after 27 years I am heading back to the blockades tomorrow. So disgusted by this government’s broken promise and the increase in old growth logging.”

Berman was duly arrested for civil disobedience, although that will hardly deter her or others from continuing efforts to stop the logging.

Unlike its predecessor government of the 1990s, the current NDP administration has not shied away from policies that enrage environmentalists. It is continuing to build the Site C dam and it supports the LNG industry.

There is another factor at play here that was not present during the 1990s war of the woods.

The logging operations at Fairy Creek have the backing of the Pacheedaht First Nations, which claims the land as their hereditary lands.They have essentially told the protesters they are not welcome.

This explains why the NDP government will try its best to not become involved in this dispute. It has proudly boasted about being the first jurisdiction to endorse and implement UNDRIP (the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) and it hardly wants to be seen clashing with First Nations when it comes to logging.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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NewWest must stick closer to the OCP

Editor: Readers will have already seen the advertisement on page 5 placed by the OurCity2041 campaign urging people to participate in the May 31 public hearing on the proposed six-storey development at 823-841 Sixth St. Some may wonder why we felt compelled to take out a full-page ad. There are three reasons.

First, we’ve canvassed New Westminster extensively circulating our petition, which over 1,300 people have signed. In every neighbourhood, we find large numbers of residents unaware of this application not just to rezone several city lots, but to (amend) the official community plan (OCP) to accommodate it.

Given the extraordinary times we live in and the constraints placed on public debate by the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe more consultation is required before the city moves to consider such a precedent-setting amendment to the OCP. Second, we believe it is possible to deliver affordable housing we can all support without making controversial and precedent-setting changes to the OCP. The OCP was developed

after extensive consultations and was to guide our city’s development into the middle of the century. It identified areas in New Westminster where new developments should be situated.

The OCP is a contract between the citizens of New Westminster and the city, and council should honour it.

Finally, concerns over this development relative to the zoning changes have been overridden in the city’s process.

The Glenbrooke North Residents Association voted decisively at the largest meeting in its history against such a massive structure being built in its neighbourhood. Residents adjacent to the development are almost unanimously opposed. And, as mentioned, over 1,300 residents have supported our petition opposing the building of a six-storey building in the midst of a residential neighbourhood.

There is, of course, one more way to be heard. As noted, a public hearing will be held on May 31 on this proposed development.

We hope you will join us in respectfully urging council to keep their promise and honour the official community plan for urban growth now and in the future in every neighbourhood in the city.

Romeo Bordignon, New Westminster

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City Parking stalls may be converted into apartments

Brow of the Hill apartment building wants to replace nine parking spaces with five studio units Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

An apartment building in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhoods hopes to replace parking with places for people to live.

The city has received housing agreement and development variance permit applications to allow the owner of a 55-unit residential rental building at 322 Seventh St. to replace nine existing parking spaces with five new studio residential units.The units would range in size from 352- to 388-squarefeet.

“The units would be added within the existing at-grade parking area.

Front door access would be provided from an atgrade patio area with a guardrail, designed to buf-

fer the unit entry from the existing drive aisle,” said a staff report to council.

“Given that these units would be directly adjacent to a vehicular drive aisle, staff will be undertaking further work with the applicant at the development permit stage to ensure that these units can be safely accessed.This may include the provision of additional buffer space between the units and drive aisle, pavement markings, barriers, and signage.”

On May 17, council gave notice that it would consider issuance of a development variance permit to reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces by 36% from what would be required under zoning bylaw requirements. If approved, the building would have 42

parking spaces, instead of the 51 now provided.

Council also endorsed a staff recommendation to include six bicycle spaces as part of the development variance permit application, if it’s approved by council.

According to a staff report, the applicant has agreed to ensure that all 60 units in the 1969 building will remain as market rental for 60 years or for the life of the building, whichever is longer.This would be secured through a housing agreement between the city and the building’s owner.

A May 17 report to council included two staff recommendations related to the housing agreement, but staff asked that they be removed from the agenda and considered at a later

meeting.

“Staff need to undertake further work on the housing agreement bylaw and rectify some wording with the applicant, but the development variance permit items still can be considered tonight,” explained Emilie Adin, the city’s director of development services. “The staff report doesn’t have any inaccuracies.The housing bylaw will be brought forward to council at a future meeting. Issuance of the DVP (development variance permit) will be conditional on the housing agreement being finalized first.”

Coun. Marry Trentadue questioned why a housing agreement is required, if the building is already 100% rental.

Staff said the apartment is currently a rental build-

Creating homes: A local apartment wants to convert parking spaces into rental units. PHOTO THERESA MCMANUS

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Suspect in Pier Park fire dies of an overdose

‘Sean was a human being. Sean was someone who a lot of people knew and a lot of people would see’ Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

The man charged with setting the fire that destroyed a large portion of Westminster Pier Park has died of an overdose in NewWestminster.

A month after a massive fire destroyed a section of Pier Park, SeanWarnick, 49, was charged with mischief to property and arson with damage to property.Warnick who had been living on the streets in NewWestminster for many years, died May 13.

A statement from the NewWestminster Police Department stated police recently became aware of Warnick’s death, but the details were not being released at this time.

“The prosecution of the offence has been abated by the death of the accused,” said a NWPD press release. “There is no further investigation being conducted by the NWPD and no additional suspects being sought at this time.”

People who knewWarnick confirmed he had died of an overdose in NewWestminster on May 13.

A source, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Record it’s alleged Warnick started the Sept.

13, 2020 fire while burning the plastic off of cop-

per wiring, so the copper could be sold to a scrap metal dealer.

“That’s what it appears was going on down there,” said the source. “It wasn’t intentional.They were recycling copper.”

Dave Brown, a manager with Lookout Housing and Health Society programs in NewWest, said it’s common to see people burning plastic off the copper, as it’s faster than stripping it with a knife.

But, he added,Warnick

He got caught up in something bigger than himself

denied setting the fire.

“He said he didn’t do it, plain and simple,” Brown said. “We didn’t get into who did it because he’s not going to go there, but he said he didn’t do it. A lot of people believe he did. A lot of people believe he didn’t. Myself, I don’t have a clue; I am just there as an ear because he knows me and he trusts me enough that he’d talk to me.”

A day before his death, Warnick spent some time with Brown, chatting

about his life.

Brown saidWarnick told him he couldn’t figure out why the drugs he was using were so powerful.

Warnick’s death comes at a time when local first responders are attending many overdose calls.

“Drugs are bad in general, but as far as bad drugs going around, I definitely think that does exist,” said Sgt. Sanjay Kumar, spokesperson for the NWPD. “The members have been using Narcan over the last week or so.”

On May 16, Deputy Chief Const. Paul Hyland tweeted that New West police officers had been doing foot patrols in the downtown the night before when they found three unresponsive people in the same location, all of whom were believed to have overdosed.

He said NWPD members administered Narcan, and BC Emergency Health Services transported them to hospital for further medical care.

According to the BC Coroners Service, there were 12 illicit drug deaths in NewWestminster between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2021.That’s on top of the 35 illicit drug toxicity deaths in NewWest in 2020, 20 in 2019, 36 in 2018 and 24 in 2017.

“For me, I just know

Devastating fire: New Westminster firefighters spent several days trying to put the fire out completely at Westminster Pier Park in September. The man charged with setting the fire has died of a drug overdose. PHOTO RICK FABBRO

that this is a human being that we knew, that I knew on a first-name basis, who is no longer with us,” Brown said ofWarnick. “He died from using something that he was hoping was going to help him deal with all of the crap that went on in his life. It took him out.

There’s so many.That’s the sad part, too.We don’t even talk about the overdose issues that are going on.There are so many people overdosing. More than I have seen in my lifetime in a year. It’s crazy.”

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The City of New Westminster has volunteer opportunities available for the following Grant Committees: • Community Economic Activators; • Community Livability and Social Equity;

Several construction projects are currently underway in the Sapperton and Downtown neighbourhoods. City staff work closely with project owners to minimize impacts on residents and businesses; however, as with all major construction projects, some disruptions will occur.

To learn more about the projects currently taking place and get answers to questions you may have about construction in the city, please visit the Sapperton and Downtown construction project webpages accessed at newwestcity.ca/roadworks.

• Social and Cultural Vibrancy; Applications for the Grant Committees must be received by the Legislative Services Department no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, May 31, 2021.

All applicants must submit an application, along with a brief personal resume. To apply online or download an application form, as well as for additional information regarding each Committee, including the length of term and mandate, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/committees. For further information, please contact the Legislative Services Department at 604-527-4523 or by email at committees@newwestcity.ca.

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Pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter and in accordance with Section 94, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice of its intention to lease to the Queen’s Park Preschool Society a portion of Centennial Lodge located in Queen’s Park. The lease will be for the purpose of developing, operating and managing a not for profit public preschool. The term of the lease will be five-years expiring May 31, 2026. The Society will pay to the City a monthly license fee of $1,362.00 subject to a 5% increase, annually, for each year of the lease term. For more information regarding the lease, please contact Parks and Recreation Manager of Business Operations Jason Haight at 604-527-4630 or jhaight@newwestcity.ca.

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City ‘Something as simple as a hello goes so far’ Continued from page 11 living space for was to put stuff. He was so used to being on the street that he would just go sleep on the street every night anyway.”

At one point, Lookout movedWarnick and Linda into one of its buildings for a short period of time, but he soon reverted to the shelter system.

“That’s what he was used to. He always gravitated back to the street because that is where he felt safe for the better part of his life,” Brown said. “He felt trapped when he was in a room. So, putting someone in a 10-by-10 room, I guess it wasn’t for him, and he couldn’t find a way to make it home. So he just went back out onto the street again and started hanging with who he was hanging with.Things went from there.”

With his history of living on the street,Warnick was well-known by local police and bylaw officers, local service providers and other homeless people.

“He was looked upon by some of the street-entrenched folks as one of their elders out there,” Brown said. “Even though he did certain things that got him in trouble sometimes, they looked at him as being someone who knows how to survive, so they would go toward him and ask a lot of questions.”

Warnick faced numerous criminal charges during his lifetime, dating back to possession of a controlled substance in 1998. In the years since, he’s faced a number of charges, including possession of a controlled substance, failing to appear (in court), theft – $5,000 or

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LIVING IN THE SHADOWS Brown said many street-entrenched people likeWarnick are “stuck there” because of some sort of trauma they’ve experienced in their younger years. In many cases, the supports they needed to help them address the issue weren’t available.

“It was just a ‘pull up your bootstraps and get on with life, and go get a job, you bum’ type of thing. It’s more than that.They had trauma.There was nobody and nothing there.They got blamed for being victimized when they were younger.They believed that it was their fault,” he said. “I have run into so

many people on the street who are blamed for being there, blamed for being stuck on the street. I think, ‘Man, they are human.

Quit looking at a piece of that and look at the human being.Talk to them.

Get to know them.’ But it is what it is. It is kind of sad.”

Warnick tried different programs and housing options through the years, but he was always sucked back into the lifestyle to which he’d grown accustomed, said Brown.

“He was one of those guys who would be sitting on a street corner, and you’d just sort of walk by him. A lot of people would just walk by when he was there. He was invisible,” Brown said. “That was heartbreaking as well.”

Brown suspects there were probably times when

Warnick did reach out for help, and would have gone for help with his addiction if services had been available.

Nobody really got to know Sean. Sean lived in a world that was in the shadows.

“The system is overwhelmed. It’s not that people aren’t doing their jobs, it just seems that there is nowhere for a lot of folks who are street-entranced to go because of the way things are right now,” he said. “Hopefully that will

change. Hopefully. Hopefully.”

Brown would like people to look at homeless individuals as people, not as anonymous faces taking up space on a sidewalk.

“Sean was a human being. Sean was someone who a lot of people knew and a lot of people would see, and most people never bothered to talk to. So nobody really got to know Sean. Sean lived in a world that was in the shadows, so to speak, and people didn’t take the time to,” he said. “I would say to people: ‘Get to know some of these folks you see on the street, get to know them.

Say hi to them. It could make the difference between living and dying.

Something as simple as a hello goes so far.”

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An affordable housing development that’s created division within the community is heading to public hearing on Monday.

After months of input from opponents and proponents, council is poised to consider the Aboriginal Land Trust’s proposal at a public hearing on May 31 at 6 p.m.

It’s proposing to build a six-storey, 96-unit affordable housing building at 823 to 841 Sixth St. to provide rental housing for members of the Indigenous and Swahili communities.

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cupied by single-family homes, also need to be rezoned from single-detached residential districts to comprehensive development district (823 to 841 Sixth St.), which would be a new zoning district that’s unique to this site.

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the applicant with plenty of feedback for their consideration through: the city’s online engagement platform, Be Heard New West; virtual information sessions; a petition signed by more than 1,300 people opposing the plan to amend to the OCP to allow the project to proceed; and numerous letters and delegations to council.

Throughout the process, a number of themes have emerged.

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They’ve expressed concern about amending the OCP to allow the six-storey building to be built and have voiced safety concerns about putting more traffic and pedestrians into the narrow lane running between Fifth

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United Way helps with digital literacy for seniors United Way Healthy Aging has launched the year-long Digital Learning Pilot Project that aims to increase digital literacy among seniors and older adults in British Columbia.

Research shows that device ownership and usage among older adults has grown markedly, and 65% of Canadians over 65 now own a smartphone. Of those, 83% of them use it daily, said a news release from the United Way. “As the rate of seniors and older adults using technology increases, so does their need for education, training and other technology resources,” said the release.

The Digital Learning Pilot Project will address this gap, with programs being set up at Century House in New Westminster and at Burnaby Neighbourhood House.

This one-year pilot project is comprised of two funding streams: Active Aging Plus (AA+) and ITech Packages.

Twenty-nine non-profit service agencies in B.C. have received AA+ grants to promote digital learning and develop virtual activities for older adults in their communities.

The ITech packages are kits of five tablets from Best Buy Canada – along with technical support

from Geek Squad – and data plans. United Way Healthy Aging has delivered ITech packages to 20 community agencies who will make tablets and accompanying services available to local seniors.

Overall, the Digital Learning Pilot Project represents a $500,000 community investment.

“It’s important for people to maintain their independence and stay connected as they age, and digital technology has such an important role to play,” said Kahir Lalji, provincial director of United Way Healthy Aging, in a statement.

“Devices, data and the right skills are increasingly necessary for seniors, like all of us, to carry out the

daily activities of our lives – things like banking online or ordering groceries.Today, we use apps to download and read library books or play card games, and technology is essential to staying socially connected.

“More and more community centres are developing virtual programs for seniors so they can join from home when they can’t get there in person.”

Local service agencies from across B.C. will receive support and training from United Way Healthy Aging and HelpAge Canada, a national charitable organization supporting seniors in Canada and around the world.

In turn, the local agencies – bolstered by training

opportunities and collaborative learning sessions – will work directly with seniors in their community.

“Venturing into the digital world can be a daunting experience. It’s not

easy to get started, and it’s often unaffordable – but in today’s world it’s a necessity,” said Nicole Perry, director of national programs for HelpAge Canada. “We are pleased to be

able to share our digital literacy expertise in support of older adults who want to learn how to incorporate technology into their lives.”

Helping hands: The United Way has launched a pilot project to increase digital literacy among seniors and older adults in B.C.

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Community New West Grand Prix sidelined by COVID-19 again Theresa McManus

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NewWestminster’s Grand Prix has once again been derailed by COVID-19.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, BC Superweek has postponed the annual professional cycling series until July 2022 at the earliest.The series includes the NewWest

Grand Prix,Tour de Delta, Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, Giro di Burnaby, PoCo Grand Prix and the Tour deWhite Rock.

Launched in 2017, the NewWest Grand Prix features a 935-metre circuit in downtown NewWestminster. Cyclists race 45 to 55 laps through the circuit that begins on Columbia Street, heads up Eighth Street, travels along

Carnarvon Street and descends down Sixth Street, where cyclists turn back onto Columbia Street.

Like the 2020 edition, this July’s race has been cancelled by the pandemic.

BC Superweek said its members did not make a decision lightly about postponing the event another year but did so out of a concern about the safety

of athletes and spectators.

“Amid the pandemic, there was a lot of deliberation among the BC Superweek members about the status of this year’s series,” BC Superweek series director Mark Ernsting said in a news release issued earlier this year. “The well-being of everyone involved was the top consideration, and the members look forward to bringing

the series back once it is safe to do so.”

According to the news release, BC Superweek races require significant planning, so the uncertainty makes it difficult for organizing teams to make the necessary arrangements.

“BC Superweek members also respect that many businesses and partners are affected by the eco-

nomic impacts of the pandemic and unable to make sponsorship commitments at this time. Fortunately, many regular sponsors spoke positively about potentially supporting future BC Superweek events,” said the news release.

BC Superweek hopes to be able to confirm the status of the 2022 series this fall.

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Community Hyack Parade returns – with a COVID-19 twist

Drive-by parade set for this weekend as annual Hyack Festival event adapts to pandemic restrictions Theresa McManus

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The parade will go on – but in a different way in 2021.

The Hyack Festival Association, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, normally welcomes crowds to New West for its annual parade that features floats, marching bands, community groups and more.

With gathering restrictions in place because of COVID-19, Hyack has had to change up its plans.

Hyack is inviting community members to attend this weekend’s NewWest Parading in Place DriveBy Parade, where they will be able to enjoy parade floats, musical entries, giveaways and more – all from the safety of their

cars. It’s on Saturday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the NewWestminster Secondary School parking lot at 820 Sixth St. Becci Dewinetz, who is Hyack’s 2021 president, recently appeared before council to update the city on upcoming events the association has put together for residents.

“Our golden jubilee was meant to be a tremendous year of celebrating and fun activities for the whole family. … Despite these dark times in our world, we promise to do our absolute best to bring as much joy and fun to the city as we possibly can in these difficult times,” Dewinetz said in a video shown to council.

“We have reimagined, and we have pivoted whenever possible, to keep spir-

its bright.”

Keeping to the parade theme, Hyack has other parading events planned for this summer. A Parading in Place Porch Parade is set to take place from June 18 to 28.

“Along with the driveby parade on May 29, we also invite you to join in on our second annual porch parade. Again, a bit of a reverse parade, where you decorate your porch, register your address with our office, and we will provide a map for people to drive around, have a look and vote for their favourite porch.We borrowed the idea from our fellow festival friends down in Portland, but also New Orleans is getting into the action. So, everybody is doing porch parades,” Dewinetz said. “It’s a

great, fun and safe way to celebrate and show our city’s spirit.”

Later this summer, the association is putting together the Shoebox Parade. Residents are invited to decorate a small box (such as a shoe box or tissue box) to look like a mini float, take a photo of their creation and send it to the Hyack Festival Association, which will put all the images together in a video montage that will be livestreamed.

Details about all the events are at www.parad inginplacenewwest.com.

Mayor Jonathan Cote, on behalf of the city, proclaimed 2021 as the Hyack Festival Association’s 50th anniversary year.

“This is normally the start of event season that lasts throughout the sum-

Parading in place: The Hyack Festival Association’s float in the 2017 parade. This year’s event is getting a pandemic twist, as the floats will stay still while the viewers drive by. PHOTO RECORD FILES

mer in NewWestminster.

Just like last year, unfortunately, we are not going to be able to celebrate in the same way,” he said at the May 17 meeting. “But a big congratulations to Hyack Festival for adapting and making some ad-

justments and still finding ways for the community to be able to celebrate. I hope everyone in the community can take an opportunity to look at the COVID-safe ways to celebrate the Hyack Festival this coming year.”

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Believe in yourself and don’t give into self-doubt that can creep in. Being a woman in a leadership role can be difficult at times but stay true to yourself, always give 100% and never forget your reason for starting.

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We strongly believe in advocating for regulation in our industry which would not only help animals get the help they deserve, it would also help consumers when choosing who to hire. Currently there are no standards for care, for example; formal education in behaviour science, ratio of people to dogs in daycare, capacity of dogs in daycare, methods used by professionals in any capacity are all “anything goes”. We work hard to offer transparency in person as well as on our website with regards to our own professional credentials.

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We may work with the canine community for the most part, but we are also passionate about advocating for the humane treatment and welfare of ALL animals. We are also committed to social justice issues that are important to our community and ourselves, and strive to bring many of these issues to the forefront of our social media to use the platform we have to help amplify them.

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physical, we did what we could to adopt many safety protocols like mandatory masking, and reframed retail to be available online and for pick up M-F. What personal sacrifices have you made throughout your career?

Time with family and friends, achieving bigger personal goals, and learning to live and work on a very tight budget. I’m happy to report that at some point, you do get to take part of your life back if you make smart decisions, especially the big, difficult ones.

What’s a leadership lesson that you’ve learnt that’s unique to being a female leader?

Sometimes you’ll be looked at differently for speaking up/out about things that matter to you or people you care about. These are the systems we continue to smash through together. I have learned to find strength in myself through other strong and empowering leaders in my community.

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Community Two New West residents earn provincial awards Theresa McManus

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Two New West residents’ outstanding community contributions have been recognized with 2021 BC Achievement Awards.

Amber Anderson and Harbhajan Singh Athwal were among the 25 recipients of 2021 Community Awards, which were handed out by the BC Achievement Foundation. Premier John Horgan and foundation chair Anne Giardini recently announced this year’s recipients of the BC Achievement Community Award.

“This year’s community awardees are, without exception, remarkable British Columbians who have strengthened their communities during challenging times,” Horgan said in a news release. “As a result of their commitments to causes beyond themselves, they have ensured that B.C. is a better prov-

ince for all of us.”

The BC Achievement Foundation recognizes the accomplishments of entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, youth and volunteers through various awards programs, including the BC Community Achievement Awards.

In 2007, Anderson was asked to develop a school and café in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to offer culinary training to some of the province’s most marginalized people.

She’s now the executive director of Hope Action Values Ethics (H.A.V.E.) Culinary Training Society.

“Through H.A.V.E., Amber fosters community, instilling confidence in each of her students as they work towards graduation and beyond.When COVID forced Amber to close the school and café, she quickly reinvented H.A.V.E. to continue the work.Today she focuses on providing nutritious meals for the local community, hiring H.A.V.E. students as catering cooks, while also secur-

ing funding to offer free meals to the homeless,” said a write-up by the BC Achievement Foundation. “Amber’s empathy and generosity of spirit has helped more than 1,300 people shift their story to a more hopeful one.”

Athwal has been a pillar in his community since his arrival in Canada in 1968, said the BC Achievement Foundation.

After retiring after 38 years of work as a sawmill laborer, Athwal took on a volunteer position as president of the non-profit Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara Sukh Sagar in 2006.

“Through this society, Harbhajan Singh contributes to the spiritual, educational and social services available to the New Westminster community,” said a foundation writeup. “In 2007, he spearheaded the creation of the Guru Nanak Free Kitchen program, providing meals for the homeless community in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Over the past 14 years, volunteers

have been preparing and distributing meals to this community and others every week. Harbhajan Singh has helped to create many youth-oriented programs, services and workshops, including scholarships for high school and university students. A devout Sikh, Harbhajan Singh follows the ‘service to humankind’ path, this ethos underscoring everything he does. Over the years, Harbhajan Singh has extended his home to many new immigrant families, and he continues to offer community and friendship where it is needed most.”

In 2018, Athwal was one of 25 Canadians selected as winners of the 10th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.

ECOLOGICAL RESTORERS WANTED If you’d like to have a hand in beautifying Glenbrook Ravine, here’s your chance.

The Glenbrook Ravine restoration project

resumes with an invasive species removal event on Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers of this ongoing program would like to know as soon as possible if people are planning to attend, even if it’s short for a short amount of time.

“Things will be similar to last year, with appropriate physical distancing, wearing masks, limiting the number of volunteers, and having volunteers answer basic COVID screening questions,” said a notice about the event. “We are confident we can continue this work safely and responsibly as we did in 2020.”

Anyone wishing to attend can RSVP by emailing Kyle Routledge at kyleroutledge@gmail.com.

The event happens rain or shine.

Volunteers are asked to ensure they come equipped with appropriate footwear (something with ankle support and closed toes), sunscreen, a hat and a long-sleeve shirt.

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been provided in the past aren’t being offered because of COVID.Volunteers should also bring their own water bottle filled with water, work gloves and tools (if possible), snacks and a pen to sign waiver.

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City staff will be on site to ensure physical distancing is adhered to throughout the day.

Volunteers will also need to sign a liability waiver, which will be valid throughout 2021. Anyone under the age of 18 will need permission from a parent/guardian.

The Glenbrook restoration program, which has been running for several years, includes several days of work in the ravine.

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Congratulations on this important milestone, and we wish you all the best when you start at the University of Victoria in September.

Love from your family and all of your relatives!

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Arts & Entertainment Community art project inspired by ‘mystery’ music

New Westminster residents of all ages are being invited to create art inspired by music.

Mystery Music in Art is a new community collaboration featuring music and visual arts. Participants in the program are asked to listen to a mystery piece of music, with no back-

ground information provided about that music.

They will then create an original piece of visual art inspired by what they’ve heard.

A write-up about the Mystery Music in Art project notes the artwork can include any form of static visual art that can be

photographed (e.g. painting, sculpture, felt, decorative cakes, crochet and more).Videos and wordbased works (poetry or prose) are not being accepted.

The artists are then asked to photograph their work and submit it to the project website; at the end

of the submission period, some of the artwork created will be showcased in an online gallery hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster.

Information about the mystery music will be revealed after the project is complete.

People of all ages, from

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children and teens up to seniors, are invited to take part, and no artistic experience is necessary.

The project is being supported by Neighbourhood Small Grants, Family Services of Greater Vancouver and the Arts Council of New Westminster.

Artwork submissions will be accepted until June 11.

Anyone who’s intrigued can check out the full participation rules and listen to the mystery music at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s website at www.acnw.ca/mystery.

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ABSOLUTELY! Strength training can be done by EVERYONE at home and without fancy gym equipment.

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There are various reasons, but suffice to say that the construction and successful wearing of a denture is dependent on many factors which cannot all be controlled by your dental provider. The shape of your mouth, the quality of your saliva and the presence or lack thereof of any teeth will make the largest determination of denture stability. There are many people who successfully wear dentures, but for some they can be problematic. If you have continued problems, it’s best to seek a professional opinion. There are options, like a reline to the existing denture. If it is not too old, the base of the denture can be relined to fit the present state of your ridge. For some, they may be a candidate in establishing a suction lower denture. A new technique on the market, with certified providers. If your dentures are too old, you may want to look into getting a new set to re-establish a good bite and fit, improve quality in function and aesthetics. Alternatively, there are also implant solutions. We always want to introduce what’s best and fits your needs.

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Usually even the hottest markets run out of steam as summer approaches. Covid -19 has changed that cycle.

As restriction are eased moving forward, people will feel more comfortable about opening their homes and private space. Inventory should rise to meet the strong demand and the market should find its balance by the end of the year. I expect record sales numbers, not sale prices in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2021.

Over the past year, many have turned to walking as their primary form of exercise; A great option for cardio but, not a replacement for strength training. Strength training is an essential component of EVERYONE’S exercise plan. It improves the quality of life and has proven health benefits for people of all ages.

The most effective plan is one that you enjoy, helps you reach your goals, and one that you will execute on consistently.

A health/fitness coach can enhance your success at home by providing support, accountability and helping you focus. At LIVE WELL, your Health Coach can create a customized, at-home or in-person, strength program tailored to your unique health history and goals.

Start where you are and get strength training today!

As an interim measure in the retention of loose dentures you may try some of the dental adhesives on the market.

But most likely you may also be due for a reline or new dentures. Call the office for a free evaluation appointment.

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Our top recommendations for prevention are health diet, and proper skincare designed to prevent this kind of aging. We recommend Eminence Organics Citrus and Kale Serum for your antioxidant boost (slows glycation) or Red Current Moisturizer with SPF 40 to prevent sun damage and burning. We have many laser treatments, facials and home care solutions available to help fight the wrinkling process, and correct premature aging, stop by and see us soon for a complimentary consultation.

Kabani Auto has been a licensed dealer in New Westminster for over 2 decades. We provide warranties on all our vehicles and offer multiple finance options. We are family owned and operated and are open 7 days a week to serve you.

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Blood sugar affects the entire body and weakens the immune system. The teeth and gums in the mouth are no exception. It is found that the immune system keeps the bacteria level in check in our mouth and keeps cavities at bay. When our immune system is weakened by high blood sugar we tend to find an increase in cavities development. It is best to check with your medical doctor routinely and monitor your blood sugar. Keeping the blood sugar under good control will help prevent cavities.

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Motivated by passion to help seniors age in place as long as possible to maintain their independence, Jen considers her clients as family and incorporates their cultural identity into her care plans.

The best we can do is work together on a plan with the current number as a goal and then adjust the plan whenever life forces us too. It is impossible to predict what life will throw at you, but I can guarantee that planning and saving now will give you much better options in the future to handle it all!

Jen’s own commitment to her family and extensive experience in senior home care provides a solid foundation for her work. Her person-centred and relationship based home care philosophy focuses on enhancing clients’ quality of life at reasonable rates. Jen aims for the best caregiver fit and consistency, which provide an additional comfort to her clients and their families. Her quality home care services with a warm sense of family comfort have earned an excellent reputation. Burnaby Now’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 voted Just Like Family Home Care as #1 in-home care.

Jen’s qualified and kind-hearted staff builds a good rapport with her clients, who benefit mentally and emotionally. Families feel a peace of mind that their loved one is being cared for with compassion and empathy. Caring home care services include: Companionship Care eases loneliness, engages clients socially and stimulates them mentally. Joyful tasks like conversing, playing games and walking notably add to clients’ mental and emotional wellbeing. Combined with light housekeeping/laundry, meal preparation/cooking, it offers a healthy blend of care support and a happy living environment.

Personal Care helps with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, which become harder with age and or declining health issues.

Complex Care offers specialized support for clients with chronic/long-term health conditions such as Dementia/Alzheimer’s, ALS, MS, Cancer, Parkinson’s and those who require extra help to manage their symptoms and daily tasks.

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Jen’s Community Health Manager, Natalie Lehr-Splawinski, advises adult children on the most suitable home care solution while building and cultivating trusted relationships. Her network of community partnerships with professionals in various business categories helps clients with valuable resources.

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How do I choose the right colors for my home?

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We are spending more time indoors and with COVID restrictions your surroundings may feel a bit blah. Why not change your scenery by having a mini staycation and give your home a MDD color makeover?

Balance and Harmony Choose palette with complementary colors for whole house. Like clutter, too many different colors will distract attention. Changing the color value and intensity of the palette and/or adding pop of color to rooms creates interest.

Lighting Lighting plays a vital part in how colors appear in your home. In a well-lit room, darker colors can absorb the space and create warmth and comfort but in north facing rooms/ basement with low natural light, dark colors close in the room.

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When I say my dog’s name to get him to come to me, sometimes he does but sometimes he just ignores me. How can I get him to come to me more reliably whenever I call him?

Sometimes we are competing with other more exciting things in the environment (other dogs, smells, people, etc).

We have to teach our dogs that when they come to us it means they get a jackpot of treats and a lot of praise for it each and every time. Practice makes perfect so set up some opportunities where you can practice rewarding them for coming to you when you call them in a non-distracting environment first (like your home), then work your way up to the park or wherever your fuzzbutt loves to be. Use something especially tasty and special for this exercise, like cheese or chicken!

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Developing and maintaining the functional ability to perform tasks of daily living while preserving physical, cognitive and social abilities. Any age-related physical and cognitive changes, injuries and diseases will affect functional abilities.

Establish a safe living environment and a support system to help you adjust to physical and emotional challenges.

Consult a certified private home care provider to enrich your quality of life and general wellbeing.

A healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude promote healthy aging. To nurture your health and function, aim to: • • • • • •

Book a MDD color consultation today for your home’s color makeover.

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Improve your physical activity level Maintain healthy eating Schedule regular health screenings Manage chronic health conditions Strengthen your cognitive skills Stay connected with social activities

Just Like Family Home Care, locally owned & operated, offers flexible person-centered quality senior home care services at reasonable rates.

Clients are just like family! Call for a free consultation today.

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LOST EYE GLASSES Prescription glasses, in a soft red case, lost in the Queens Park neighbourhood on Saturday, May 22nd. If found please call: 604−526−5682

SMITH, Joyce 1926 -2021 It is with deep sadness that her loving daughter (and best friend) Lorraine (Lori) announces Joyce’s passing on May 15th, at age 95.

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BARBER, Audrey Jacqueline 1933 - 2021 A kind, generous and intelligent soul has left us.

We miss her deeply, and always will.

Audrey Barber was many things to many people.

A loving wife to Mel Barber for 69 years; a loving, warm and supportive mother to sons Brad (Margaret), Greg (Corinne), and Kerry (Jackie) and foster daughter Diane (Frank). She adored her grandchildren Graeme, Kate, Kelly, and Nathan.

Her intelligence and caring meant she expected her children to be kind and respectful of others, and she led by example, making friends easily. She deeply appreciated the many friends and colleagues whose company she enjoyed over her 88 years.

Audrey loved sports (especially watching her grandchildren play), theatre (the musicals at Massey Theatre were an annual event - she bought tickets for the whole family), and fellowship in its many forms (such as playing bridge with friends).

Audrey was a five-foot-two basketball Queen Elizabeth High School in Surrey.

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She was a team player at work, on the strata council, and both on the courts and on the Board of the New Westminster Tennis Club where she and Mel were long-time members.

As Coordinator of night school and adult day courses in New Westminster’s Adult Education Department, Audrey developed many lifelong friendships.

She loved to learn by trying new things and conversing with others. She enjoyed meeting new people, getting together with friends, and travelling to see new places and experience other cultures and cuisines.

A special thank you to Dr. Shawn Tully, and doctors and nurses at the BC Cancer Agency (Surrey) and Royal Columbian Hospital for their excellent care and expertise.

Joyce was born in Limerick, Saskatchewan, the youngest of 6 children. Her family moved to Vancouver when Joyce was five and settled on East Hastings where her father ran Nanaimo Cartage. Following her marriage in 1949 Joyce and her husband Ernie owned and operated the Renfrew China and Gift Shop for several years. The family purchased a home and moved to Burnaby in 1957. Joyce was blessed to pass away, peacefully, in the same home where she had lived for 64 years.

In her senior years, Joyce stayed active in her community and was one of the founding members of the Bonsor 55+ Society. She was a Society board member for many years and was responsible for establishing many of the current Bonsor programs. Joyce was also a regular at the Bonsor pool and dearly missed her swims when she could no longer attend. A big ‘thank-you’ goes out to her friends at Bonsor who gave Joyce real happiness and a purpose to her life.

Joyce is survived by Lorraine, by her brother Ernie, by many nieces and nephews (some related by blood, but many more related only by love), as well as by many friends and neighbours and her devoted feline companion, Emma.

Joyce will be remembered with love and joy, by anyone fortunate enough to have known her.

VOLUNTEERS BC SPCA Thrift Store New West

Our Mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic ,farm and wild animals of BC. Volunteers needed for Greeting, Cashier, Customer Service!

Please come in and let’s chat!

Drop by at 708 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC − V3L 3C5.

Jackie @ 778 834 1527 or 604−553−4300 Email: newwestspca@gmail.com

Once we can, family and close friends will be holding a party to celebrate her life and to share memories of ‘Aunty Joyce’.

Those who wish to honour Audrey may consider making a donation to the New Westminster Food Bank.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

LO OST YELLO OW COCKATIEL with red cheeks flew away, 6th Ave/12th St, New West area on May 13th. Heartbroken, generous reward for her safe return. 604-525-4250

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Warehouse Lien Seizure Jeffrey Chase, your 1993 Custom White Trailer #2P90E2324P1057186 will be sold pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act unless $3,780 plus costs owing to Les MP Investments Ltd is paid before 10:00 am, June 23, 2021, at 26251 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove, B.C. Abc Professional Bailiffs Ltd. 604−682−0337

Lorraine wishes to give special thanks to Zelda, (Joyce’s other favourite companion over the past four years), to Joyce’s neighbour Arlene (always willing to pitch in when asked), and to the Fraser Health Home Support and Palliative Care teams for their exceptional caring and kindness.

A celebration of life will be held when we are able to gather together again.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

Pho 99 Grand Opening 9th Branch Location We bring you the best taste of Vietnamese cuisine straight from our kitchen! Please visit us at our newly renovated restaurant located at ** 1190 8th Ave, New Westminster ** Bring this ad and enjoy 15% off for all the items on the menu until June 30, 2021!!!

TRI CITY GROUP Office Manager required for downtown Securities & Development office.

English a must. Top pay, benefits, long−term. adminhr@tricitygroup.ca

EDUCATION ADVERTISING POLICIES

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that ULock Mini Storage, 4240 Manor St, Burnaby, will be selling the contents of lockers: Michelle Checkley, #3939 Trung Nguyen, #3203 Justine Pelletier, #3159 Melissa Tait, #3203 It will be sold by online auction from May 3 to May 8, 2021.

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Essay Writing, Prep & Editing.

History, Socials & More.

15 years experience.

Dianne Stevens, Certified Teacher.

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BUSINESS FOR SALE Gabriola Taxi for sale.

Profitable business. Solid customer/tourism base.

Priced for quick sale due to owner health. Willing to train/finance. Live the gulf island lifestyle. Email gabriolataxi@shaw.ca

To advertise call

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BUSINESS SERVICES

RENTAL

HOME SERVICES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

ELECTRICAL

LAWN & GARDEN

Electrical Installations

Difficulty Making Payments?

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GVCPS INC. / gvcps.ca

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Suites Available.

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REAL ESTATE

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Aluminum & Glass Patio Covers, Sunrooms & Railings

• Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Power Washing WorkSafeBC • Insured

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Gutters vacuumed and hand cleaned. 604-524-0667

Free Estimate

LAWN CARE YOU CAN COUNT ON If you aren’t 100% satisfied with our work and we can’t make it right, we will pay a competitor of your choice to complete the job. xenith.ca | 778−826−0266

MOVING

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Rubbish Removal $40/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, New Westminster

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1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area.

Gated underground secure parking available.

References required.

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LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

#1 Backhoes & Excavators Trenchless Waterlines Bobcats & Dump Truck & All Material Deliveries Drainage; Video Inspection, Landscaping, Concrete, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating.

Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

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Double Artst Fencing We do all sort of chain link House with Acreage $6,799,888 GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY!! Rare 58.6 Acres of high production Elliot, Duke, Blue crop and Bonus. Spacious 17,000+ square foot barns/sheds plus two houses bringing in rental income.Truly is a one−of−a−kind property located in the most desirable agricultural area in Abbotsford.

Call today!!!

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and wooden fences.

Small welding jobs as well.

Free Estimates

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New Westminster

Suites Available.

All suites have nice balconies, Underground parking avail. Refs req’d.

Small Pet OK.

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RENT OUT YOUR EXTRA SPACE

HOME SERVICES CONCRETE

We do ALL kinds of Concrete Work.

• Seniors discount.

Local, family business 40+ yrs.

604-240-3408

AGGRECON SPECIALTIES

• Polished Concrete Floors • Pumping • Placing • Sealing • Acid Staining • Decorative Concrete • Forming • Demolition • Foundation Pouring Professional Work

778-919-7707

778-883-2618 West Coast Cedar Installations since 1991.

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DRYWALL

Boarding & Taping, Good Rates! Reliable, Free Est. Reno’s & Small Jobs Welcome! Call Gurprit 604-710-7769

ELECTRICAL LIC. ELECTRICIAN bf#37309 Commercial & residential reno’s & small jobs.

778-322-0934

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LANDSCAPING

Start-Finish. Demo-Design.

PAVERS, Driveway, Sidewalk Concrete Removal - Replace LANDSCAPING, Turf, Hedges, Retaining Wall, Patio. Drainage

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PLUMBING

Top-quality: Interior and Exterior Painting, Drywall fixes 10 Years’ experience WCB Free estimates

778-929-6107

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR

Complete Landscaping • Lawn Cutting • Gardening • Prune/Trim • Power Wash

778-688-1012

LAWN & GARDEN

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm.

• 24/7 /77 Service

604-437-7272 A.S.U. Enterprises

SpeedLine Painting

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD

Residential & Commercial

35%OFF

*Power Washing *Window Cleaning *Gutter cleaning *Free est., Worksafe *Owner/operator/20 yrs

A. RIGHTWAY PAINTING Ltd.

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SPRING SPECIALS • Chafer Beetle Repair • LAWN Seed, Install, Repair, Artificial Lawn/Turf • Tree Prune & Hedge Trim • Paint • Stucco Repair • Decks, Fencing, Patios • Retaining Walls • Paths • Driveways • Roofing • Power Wash & Gutters 25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured.

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Seabird Painting

Int/exterior painting, power washing, general renos and fencing.

Call Kelvin 604-537-6139

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

604-230-0627

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tile & laminate flrs, painting, decks.. and more.

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

ALL RENOVATIONS: •Kitchen •Baths •Additions •Patio •Stairs •Deck •Fences •P Painting •D Drywall & MORE

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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• FULL SERVICE JUNK REMOVAL & Clean-Up at Affordable Rates • Pianos & Hot Tubs No Problem • Booked Appointments • Same-Day Service • Residential & Commercial from $249/week + dump fees

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Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks Covid-19 Safety Guidelines strictly followed.

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20 YARD BIN RENTALS

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Gutter Cleaning • $80 Free Est. • GLRoofing.ca

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2 rooms for $350, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Moulding Services.

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FAIRWAY PAINTING Fully Insured

20 yrs. exp. • Free Est.

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20 Year Labour Warranty Available

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Interior / Exterior Specialist.

Many Years Experience.

Fully Insured.

Top Quality • Quick Work.

Free estimate.

ROOFING

Terry 604-376-7383

25 years experience.

Free Estimates

D&M PAINTING

GUTTERS

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BOWEN ALUMINUM

POWER WASHING

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

604-782-4322

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INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar.604-518-7508

2 Guys With A Truck Moving & Storage 604-628-7136

SPECIAL SPRING PAINTING DISCOUNT

FLOORING

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Experts • Repairs • Staining • Installation • Free Estimates

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BONDED & INSURED EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES PROFESSIONAL, SAFE AND RELIABLE

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FENCING

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HANDYPERSON

EXCAVATING

4071 Dallyn Rd Richmond $1,788,888 !! Builders’ Alert!!

One of the best lots in the East Cambie Area.

Renovated, well−kept home with 8,711.00 sq.ft. ****BUY OR SELL**** Call realtor Neelam Tiwari SRS Panorama Realty at 604−307−7255

PATIOS .

DIFFICULTY SELLING?

HOUSES FOR SALE

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Find the professionals you need to complete your renovations in the Home Services section

REFER TO THE HOME SERVICES SECTION FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS

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100% BC OWNED AND OPERATED

Choices Poke Bowls Beef Striploin Steaks

Assorted Varieties

Grass Fed, Value Pack from New Zealand

NEW!

1199/lb 26.43/kg

Long Seedless Cucumbers

2/300

LOCA L Red Grape Tomatoes

2/500

LOCA

1 pint package

1199

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each 390-460g

Fresh Steelhead Fillets 37.46/kg

Organic Romaine Lettuce

Value Pack

from 2EE Farms in Surrey

1699 /lb

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New Roots Vitamins & Supplements

260-500g

Organic Traditions Super Food Products

20% off

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assorted sizes Regular Retail 1.79-114.99

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Smart Sweets Low Sugar Candy

2/600 50g

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