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Fire ban now in effect for New Westminster parks Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

An extreme fire hazard rating has prompted the City of NewWestminster to introduce a fire ban in all city parks and natural areas. On July 22, Fire Chief

Tim Armstrong ordered a smoking ban in all New West parks, natural lands and Glenbrook Ravine. The order took effect immediately. Due to the “extremely hot and dry conditions” in NewWestminster, smoking, propane barbecues,

charcoal or wood-burning barbecues and open fires are open fires are prohibited in these areas as a precautionary measure. Campfires aren’t permitted in city parks at any time. “NewWestminster Fire and Rescue Services, in

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City CRIME

Local Catholic church hit by vandalism Julie MacLellan jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca

A Roman Catholic church in New Westminster was hit with graffiti over the weekend. St. Peter’s Church on Royal Avenue was defaced with orange spraypainted words including “Baby killers,” “killers” and “You’re guilty.”The graffiti is a clear reference to the ongoing discovery of the graves of hundreds of children at former residential schools across Canada. The white exterior of the church building, which has been a landmark at the corner of Fourth Street since its construction in 1939, was also splattered with orange and red paint. The vandalism comes against the backdrop of a wider series of incidents targeting Catholic churches around B.C. since Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc first announced the discovery of 215 children buried in unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Since then, hundreds more such graves have been found across Canada, and searches are underway at numerous other school

sites. St. Peter’s has a historical link to the residential school system, in that the local parish was founded in 1860 by Father Leon Fouquet of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate – a religious order that operated 48 residential schools in Canada, including Kamloops.The Oblates also operated Marieval Indian Residential School in Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan, where as many as 751 unmarked graves have been discovered, and St. Eugene’s Mission Residential School in Cranbrook, where another 182 unmarked graves were found. The Oblates of Mary Immaculate have since agreed to expedite access to residential school records to help in the process of identifying the children, as the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reported on July 5. The New Westminster church remains under the spiritual direction of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate today. Some of the paint sprayed on the church references OMI, indicating the vandal or vandals were

Church vandalism: Orange spraypainted graffiti and red paint splatters are seen along the front of St. Peter’s Church on Royal Avenue in a photo from Monday. PHOTO JULIE MACLELLAN

aware of the connection. The incident is the first such case noted in New Westminster. But it’s far from an isolated case in the Lower Mainland. Last week, the Vancou-

ver Police Department reported that it’s investigating 13 incidents of mischief and vandalism at churches and church properties since June 2 – with incidents including rocks being thrown through

windows, buildings being defaced with paint and threats being made to burn down churches. A suspicious fire also levelled St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Surrey last week.

The New Westminster Police Department confirmed the St. Peter’s incident was reported to police on Sunday, July 25. “We’re working to find the people responsible for this and hold them accountable,” said media spokesperson Sgt. Sanjay Kumar in a press release. “We’re asking anyone who witnessed this vandalism or knows who may have been responsible for it to contact the New Westminster Police Department.” Officers documented the vandalism and canvassed the immediate area for CCTV footage to help identify the people responsible, the release said. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the New Westminster Police Department at 604-5255411. The Record called St. Peter’s Church for comment but had not heard back at press time. SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS: The National Residential School Crisis Line is at 1-866-925-4419.

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New West police board ﬁlls up last of its vacancies Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

After being shorthanded for several months, all of the seats on the New Westminster police board have been filled. New West resident Heather Boersma is the latest appointee to the police board, coming soon after Shirley Heafey was sworn in as a member of the board in May.They join Karim Hachlaf and Sasha Ramnarine on the police board, which is chaired by Mayor Jona-

than Cote. “It’s nice that with Shirley and Heather joining the board, we are now have a full board.Welcome Heather.We are looking forward to working with you,” Cote said the July police board meeting. “As you can probably imagine, there is a lot of really important work that we are engaging in, and challenging work related to policing.We are looking forward to having you being a part of the board and being able to contribute to our team here.”

Boersma said she’s lived in New Westminster for most of her life and is proud to be joining the police board. “I am excited to take part as a member of the board and work with the team on the important work that is occurring in New West,” she said. The police board provides oversight and direction to the New Westminster Police Department. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Westminster police board has been meet-

ing virtually on Zoom. Cote said the various boards and groups he’s involved in are all doing slightly different things in terms of meetings, with some moving to in-person meetings, some continuing to meet online and others offering a hybrid of in-person and online meetings. “Obviously there’s a whole suite of different options that organizations are testing out,” he said. “I would definitely say there would be value in getting the board back in person. Half of the board is com-

pletely new since we have been meeting online, so it would be nice to connect and meet people in person. But that doesn’t necessarily mean all meetings have to be in person.” Hachlaf said he’d like to see the board adopt some type of hybrid model, noting, for example, it may make sense for special incamera meetings to be held virtually. “I think that not only offers a level of convenience, it can be highly efficient and productive to get us together quickly

when needed,” he said. Heafey agreed. “I am in favour of a mixture of virtual and inperson,” she said. “In-person would be very nice so we could all meet each other and get to know each other a little bit. And also have the Zoom meetings. I am in favour of a hybrid style.” Chief Const. Dave Jansen will report back to the police board with some options at its September meeting, which will be held on Zoom.

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CITYPAGE THE LATEST T NEWS AND EVENTS IN OUR CITY

POTENTIAL AIR QUALITY IMPACTS

HOT WEATHER SAFETY

Please be advised, Fraser Health is urging individuals to plan in advance for poor air quality as a result of the BC wildfires. Here are some steps you and your loved ones can take to prepare for any potential exposure to smoky air: • Check your medications, especially rescue medications for breathing • Keep windows and doors closed if possible without overheating • Use a portable HEPA air cleaner • Stay hydrated • Reduce time spent outdoors and reduce strenuous activities, because breathing harder means inhaling more smoky air • Pay attention to air quality reports, especially the air quality health index • Spend time in a home or community space that can act as a clean air shelter, a space that has filtration to help reduce smoke exposure. Community clean air shelters can be found in many public buildings such as shopping malls, libraries and local community centres. These spaces have appropriate cooling and air filtration equipment that will protect people from experiencing irritating symptoms. Call your local municipality for information about public spaces in your community with clean air Seniors and residents with underlying medical conditions should avoid strenuous outdoor activities and stay indoors with windows closed whenever possible until Fraser Health advises otherwise. In the event of a formal air quality advisory, please check the Fraser Health website and the City of New Westminster’s website and social media channels for more information.

During hot weather, please take precautions by drinking plenty of water, staying indoors in cool locations when possible, and checking on seniors and vulnerable people who are most at risk. Should we experience another extreme heat event this summer and Environment Canada issues a warning, stay tuned to our website and social channels for updates, safety tips, and information on cooling centres: newwestcity.ca/cooldown.

FIRE BAN IN EFFECT By order of the Fire Chief, effective immediately a smoking ban has been initiated in all New Westminster parks, natural lands and Glenbrook Ravine. Due to the extremely hot and dry conditions in New Westminster, the following precautions are to be adhered to in any parks, trails and natural lands and are effective immediately: • No smoking or vaping • No propane barbecues, grills or cooking devices • No charcoal or wood burning barbecues • No open fires or flames • No candles or tiki torches

• New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services are advising residents to take precautions against accidental ﬁres and be alert to signs of ﬁre: • Fires are not permitted at any time in any city park • Report any signs of smoke or fire by calling 9-1-1 immediately

• No chafing fuels

Watch for additional ﬁre safety information on the City of New Westminster website. For further information, please contact New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services non-emergency line at 604-519-1000 or the Fire Prevention Branch at 604-519-1004. Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004 Smoking Control Bylaw 7583, 2014

HUME PARK MASTER PLAN SURVEY #2 The survey has been extended to August 16, 2021. Based on input earlier this year we have developed potential site plan approaches for Upper Hume Park, Lower Hume Park and the Bluffs. We need your feedback to help guide the development of the long-term vision for Hume Park. The draft master plan will be presented at Open House #3 in the fall. Sign in and take the survey before August 16th at beheardnewwest.ca/hume-park.

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City Business ‘shaken up’ by aggressive anti-mask shoppers Theresa McManus

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A NewWestminster business has had to call police twice within a week because of nasty encounters with customers who are refusing to wear facemasks. Karima Jivraj, owner of Bosley’s in Columbia Square, took to social media last week to urge customers to wear facemasks when they’re in her store. “I am kindly asking you to continue wearing masks in my store as I am trying to be a responsible business owner,” she wrote. “This is to protect you as a customer, my team and our families. A lot of my team doesn’t have their second shots and have to wait their turn.” Jivraj said some of her employees live with siblings who are too young

to get COVID-19 vaccinations. For people who choose not to wear a mask, Jivraj said she’s made other shopping options available, such as online ordering with delivery or curbside pickup. Jivraj said most customers have been great about wearing masks, but three incidents in the past week rattled her staff.The first incident occurred on July 12, when a man refused to wear a mask. “I gave him a mask. He said, ‘No, I am not putting it on.’ He called me all kinds of names and swore at my staff,” she said. “Then he put in a complaint with head office.” According to Jivraj, the man claimed she had “forcibly tried to put a mask on him.” She said video surveillance showed otherwise, and the man

was told he was no longer welcome in her store. A few days later, another man entered the store without a mask and her staff told him he was required to wear a facemask in the store. He refused. “He got really mean. Like mean. Like hostile mean,” she told the Record. “They were concerned about my safety.” Jivraj, who was at a veterinary clinic down the street, told her staff if they were concerned they should call the police. When she returned to the store, the customer was waiting. “I walked in and I waited for the police to come.The staff called the police because they were concerned that he may hurt me.They told the police officer what happened and why we called them,” she said. “The guy turned

around and said it was my staff that was hostile, and that my staff were always rude and mean.” Jivraj said the police officer told the man the store has the right to require customers to wear facemasks. While her staff were “completely shaken up” by the man’s behaviour the day before, Jivraj said they were “flabbergasted” by the actions of a woman who entered the store the next day. “On Saturday, a woman came in. She blatantly walked in, refused to listen to my staff. Completely ignored them, walked down the aisle, picked up a bag of food and walked right out because she didn’t want to wear a mask and we refused to serve her,” Jivraj said. “She walked out with a bag of food.” According to Jivraj, the

woman left the store without paying for 10-pound bag of cat food that costs $70 to $80. Jivraj, who wasn’t in the store at the time of the incident, said police were called but they didn’t attend because the woman had already left the store. “That makes me a little bit upset.The police should have attended. If anything, they should have attended that day,” she said of the theft. “I can’t get a hold of anybody at the police station to get a file number, to provide them with the footage.” Jivraj said her mask policy was based on her staff’s comfort level in dealing with customers who may not be wearing masks. “I’m not doing it just for fun,” she said. “I am doing is so that I am protecting my customers and I am protecting my team.”

Jivraj said one customer popped by to give her kudos for standing up for her employees. “My concern is not for me,” she stressed. “My concern is for my staff. My team doesn’t deserve to be treated like this.” NewWestminster Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Sanjay Kurmar said police were called to Bosley’s in response to customers who were refusing to wear masks. “While the mask mandate has now been lifted, individual store owners still have discretion if they require customers to wear a mask,” he said in an email to the Record. “If store owners are requesting masks to be worn by customers, then customers are to abide the requests of the store owners or leave the store.”

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Opinion

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Interior cases a worrisome trend

B.C.’s daily COVID-19 the highest in the province, case count is on the rise at more than 85%.That again but that increase so high rate has prevented the far is not posing the danDelta variant from doing ger that it did back in the as much damage (it comspring when cases were prises about 39% of the surging and people were cases there). being hospitalized by the The vaccination rate in hundreds every week. Interior Health is signifiWe can thank our high cantly lower at 73.5%. In vaccination rate for being towns such as Creston, in a much safer place now, Nelson,Williams Lake and even with the coronavirus Armstrong, the first-dose still swirling. rate has hovered around Health officials are keep- the mid-60 percentile. ing a wary eye on the InteThe combination of the rior Health Authority situmore contagious Delta ation, as the Delta variant variant with lower vaccine of COVID-19 has taken rates means the case numroot there. bers will surely rise in the In the first week of this Interior for some time yet. month, the Delta variant Again, the good news is was responsible for about that those daily case num55% of the cases detected bers do not mean quite in the Interior, up from what they did before as 11% the week before. Now more people get at least a it is responsible for 74% of first dose in their arm, thus the cases, a higher proporproviding themselves with tion than anywhere else (it a significant level of prois at about 41% for the en- tection. tire province). The key statistics are The Delta variant is now hospitalizations, critimuch more transmissical care and deaths, and all ble than othare stable or ers and, coudropping in The Delta pled with number. significantly For examvariant is lower vacciple, fewer much more nation levels than 100 transmissable people have in many Interior towns, needed to than others. it means that be hospihealth autalized with thority has reCOVID-19 ported the so far this highest nummonth (we ber of cases almost every were averaging almost 400 day for the past few weeks. hospitalizations a week in Although just 18% of April). the population lives within Fewer than 20 people Interior Health, that rehave died from the virus, gion has reported 46% of less than half the number the cases of all COVID-19 in June. in B.C. since the Delta Last week saw a total variant began its rise there 511 cases of COVID-19, a at the start of this month. jump of almost 75% over Contrast that situation the week previous. But with the one in the Vanjust 10 people were sick couver Coastal Health reenough to require hospigion. Even with about talization. 25% more people comThe daily case numbers pared to the Interior,VCH just aren’t what they used has reported just 20% of to be, and that’s a good the cases over that same thing. period. Keith Baldrey is chief poIt must be noted that the litical reporter for Global vaccination rate in VCH is BC.

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After two years of planning, New West’s new $200,000 skate park opened beside Mercer Stadium in September. A delegation of teens had sparked interest in the project when they appeared before city council in April 1995 complaining there was no place in town for them to skate without getting in trouble. Uptown residents had also complained to the city about skateboarders using city streets and underground parking lots.The park has since been torn up to make way for the new high school.

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Letters City right to halt HRAs Editor: It was a surprise to everyone, including those in the heritage community, that city council put a pause on the heritage revitalization agreement (HRA) applications in Queen’s Park. It should be remembered that HRAs were introduced to preserve heritage buildings that were in grave need of repair, when the owner did not have the financial recourses to undertake the preservation work to restore the building back to its original condition. To allow for the preservation of buildings, amendments were made to provincial legislation to allow cities to consider zoning amendments, such as creating a new lot for a new building, to finance the restoration of the heritage building. The city has wide discretion on what could be accepted as an HRA. When the first applications were presented to city council, they were generally in compliance with the intent of the HRA and offered extensive revitalization to heritage buildings. This did not interfere with any of the other council policies that homeowners could apply for without an HRA. Such examples are putting in a secondary suite in a basement, a carriage house in the rear of the property, using the extra 0.2 floor space ratio given in the Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area to enlarge their house. With these, there are lots of incen-

tives for homeowners to increase density in the city, as well as Queen’s Park. The present issue is how HRAs are being abused by some homeowners. Should an application be considered for an HRA to put a carriage house in the backyard that is significantly larger than what is allowed under the current bylaws and propose to do no repairs to the original house on the property? Should an application be considered to move a heritage house significantly forward on the property so that a large regular house can be built in the rear yard that backs onto a lane? Should an application be considered to request an HRA on a previously designated house under the previous agreements, in which zoning requirements were varied, for an HRA to put a larger carriage house over the allowable bylaw amount and only paint the heritage house “as required”? City council has wisely put a moratorium on the acceptance of new HRA applications so they can develop the appropriate guidelines for an application as an HRA. This does not stop homeowners from applying for a secondary suite, a carriage house or expanding their residence if the bylaw regulations are adhered to. Queen’s Park is part of the solution for increased density but wishes to have HRAs that are sympathetic and continue to enhance the heritage area of Queen’s Park for the current residents and those that come after us. Deane Gurney, New Westminster

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City City eyes a new future for Queen’s Park petting farm Theresa McManus

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It’s unlikely goats, peacocks and other animals will return to their old stomping grounds in Queen’s Park, but the fate of the petting farm has yet to be finalized. The city is currently seeking feedback on the future of the Queen’s Park petting farm and will start preparing conceptual plans for the site in the fall. For now, the space is being used for temporary programming, such as an outdoor art gallery and outdoor performances. Until 2020, a variety of animals called the petting farm home each year from Victoria Day to Labour Day. “The comfort and care of the animals has always been the city’s top priority,” said a notice on the city’s Be Heard New West public engagement website. “Our farm staff have always provided the best possible care to our animals, but we know going forward that the current space has become insufficient.” The petting farm,

which began operating in Queen’s Park in 1960, did not open in 2020 because of COVID-19. “We are taking this opportunity as an ability to open up a conversation about the future of the petting zoo area in Queen’s Park,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “For a number of years, even before the pandemic, there had been some calls, particularly from animal welfare groups concerned about the operation of the petting zoo.The reality is petting zoos aren’t normal city operations anymore.” Cote said last year’s closure was seen as a good opportunity to begin exploring a different direction for the space, one that is connected to food and food sustainability. “Council hasn’t made any final decisions about what the future of that space will be, but we do want to engage the community about potentially a different path for that area,” he told the Record. In April, city council received a staff report about a pilot project to transition the petting farm into a space for local, sustainable

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Kids’ stuff: The familiar sight of children and goats will likely be no more, as the city reimagines the future of the Queen’s Park petting farm. PHOTO RECORD FILES

“Just with the times we are dealing with all the environmental issues and dealing with climate change, finding a way to kind of use this space to think about how we do farming in our community, being one of the more natural locations in our city,” he said of the pilot project. “That is one of the ideas that’s been floated to test out that space and bring the community together to better understand our food systems.” Cote attended an art gallery in the Queen’s Park petting farm space in June. “It did show that that

space could go in a lot of different directions, but could really be a wonderful community space to bring more people in there in different ways,” he said. “I am looking forward to hearing from the community about how we can best use that space.” The report to council said staff is pursuing a partnership with the province and a non-profit organization to help transition the farm towards urban agriculture. According to the report, Phase 1 of that partnership would include repurposing two existing farm structures – one for a

community oven and the other for a small events stage. Communal seating and tables for sharing food and social gathering would also be constructed. The report said these initiatives would “increase the park’s liveliness by creating a gathering place” and would promote social interaction, food sharing and local talent. It goes on to say the space could be used by park goers for birthday parties, celebrations and social gatherings, could be used a place for programs such as drop-in pizza days, cooking demonstrations and cooking projects. “I think we all know how food helps bring community together. It’s more than just an opportunity to learn about sustainable food but to see how food is made and be able to have the community come together and share a meal together,” Cote said. For more information on the city’s plans for the Queen’s Park farm or to provide input, go to www. beheardnewwest.ca.

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City City approves bike skills park for Queen’s Park Theresa McManus

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The City of New Westminster is working with local youth to create a bike skills park in Queen’s Park – one that’s sensitive to the ecological restoration efforts taking place in the park. Last year, the city’s operations staff removed bike jump features that had been built by local residents in the forested area of Queen’s Park near First Street and Sixth Avenue. A staff report stated the bike jumps were not suitable for public use and would negatively impact the ongoing restoration within the forested area. On July 12, council approved the construction of a new bike skills park facility in Queen’s Park, in an area not far from the city’s tree nursery and be-

low the road through the park.The space will also include opportunities for stewardship initiatives. “Some young people in our community set up a few ramps unofficially in Queen’s Park and had been using that.The city did have to remove that. They were concerned about damage to some of the natural habitat, and obviously it wasn’t a citybuilt facility,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “But what came out of that was city staff actually developed a relationship and began to engage with the youth that were quite interested in that activity and being able to bike there. It started a really constructive process of actually developing a proper facility within the park.” A report to council says the project aims to create a purpose-built bike park

that meets the needs of the biking community, from beginners to experts – but that also encourages safe and responsible use of the forest and respects the ongoing ecological restoration efforts in the park. Staff collaborated with local youths to come up with a better location and design for a bike skills park in Queen’s Park. Now that the plan has been approved by council, city staff will get to work building the new bike skills area in the fall – with the help of youth stakeholders who have expressed interest in assisting with the construction and stewardships of the recreational space. “The first area obviously wasn’t set up by the city and wasn’t sanctioned,” Cote said. “I am really pleased that city staff stepped up and didn’t just remove the site and move

on but actually sat down and said, ‘How can we engage the youth and find an appropriate place that doesn’t damage the park, but actually recognizes that there is a community interest and need for this type of a bike park?’”

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According to the staff report, the 2013 Queen’s Park master plan viewed this area as “open space” and deemed it appropriate for a variety of recreational uses.The report notes there has been a recent boom in the popularity of bikes skills parks. “This projects aligns with the Queen’s Park

master plan and offers opportunities for a new experience in Queen’s Park leading to enhanced participation and active living, especially for those children and youth who don’t participate in organized sports,” said the report. “This project also links to our biodiversity strategy and urban forest management strategy.” The city’s financial plan allows for $65,000 from the construction of a gravel trail base and up to 10 bike skills features. “I am really pleased to see it being moved forward. It was really rewarding to actually see the youth who have been involved in this discussion, who were actually very involved in the planning and setting up exactly what they were looking at in a facility,” Cote said. “I think it’s just one of those

activities that is more and more popular as people are looking for different things to do.We are never going to have a full mountain biking course in the City of New Westminster, but providing these kind of areas in a small way can help people build some skills and they can maybe take them to bigger journeys later on.” Cote believes the bike skills area will be a great addition to Queen’s Park. “It’s been wonderful to see in Queen’s Park just how busy new skateboard park is. I think this will just kind of add to that type of activity,” he said. “I probably won’t be riding the circuit myself but I will definitely, as I am in the area, enjoy watching young people and people of all ages in our community enjoying the circuit.”

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It was supposed to happen a year ago. But then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company’s annual Shakespeare in the Park production got put on hold. “Nobody knew – maybe it was just a lockdown for like a month,” recalls Kerri Norris, one of the founders of the company. What transpired instead was perhaps the longest and strangest year in memory for performing artists everywhere, as theatres went dark and live events became a distant memory. So when the City of New Westminster reached out this spring to see whether Shadows and Dreams was still around, and whether they might be interested in a new performing opportunity, the New West theatre group jumped at the chance. “Seeing a play live again, and getting to share space with people … we are incredibly grateful to the city for remembering us, our little group, and for giving us this opportunity,” Norris says.

Shadows and Dreams is bringing its 15th anniversary production to the stage at Queen’s Park this summer – with, fittingly, the same show it launched its Shakespeare In the Park series with all the way back in 2006: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As has always been the case, the show will be a family affair.The Elcheshen-Norris and Brooke

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clans founded the company together 15 years ago, and they’ve been producing and acting in the shows together ever since, welcoming new young thespians into the fold as children came along over those years. Two of the tiny children from that very first production – one a toddling two-year-old; the other a baby who took naps in a suitcase backstage – are returning as the young lov-

ers, Lysander and Hermia, for this year’s show. The two families are being joined by a number of returning friends and regular cast members from seasons past. With extremely limited rehearsal time, Norris notes, the group decided to do something they’ve never done before: act with scripts in hand. As to what roles they’ll play? Well, that will be decided at showtime, a few minutes before each performance. “All the adults are going to pull out of a hat and say, ‘Guess what I’m playing today?’” Norris says with a laugh. But audiences need not fear they’ll get a less-thanfull performance experience. Norris notes all the actors involved are intimately acquainted with the play from many years of work in live theatre and teaching, and everyone will learn all the blocking. For costuming, Norris is zeroing in on one or two key items that best convey each character’s essence – such as, of course, the necessary donkey’s head for Bottom (which Norris, being a self-professed “cos-

Shakespearean fun: Nigel Brooke and Jack Brooke rehearse a scene during a Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company rehearsal at Queen’s Park. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

MAGIC AND MAYHEM: Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company is bringing its Shakespeare in the Park performances back after a pandemic hiatus, with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on July 31, Aug. 1, 7 and 8. Below, Aeron Elcheshen rehearses a scene.

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tume hoarder,” was fortunate to find in her stash from five years ago). And all the script challenges that may arise along the way? No worries. “What I’ve said is, ‘Let’s not solve any of the script problems.’We want it to be that kind of visceral, live, you’re seeing us solve things. Audiences love it when actors make mistakes on stage and have to solve things on stage,” Norris says. “It’s going to be crazy chaos, but good crazy chaos.We’re all so excited to play with each other again.” This year’s production won’t take place in its usual location at the bandshell, but rather in the newly created performance space in what used to be the Queen’s Park petting farm. No, there are no animals (which is almost too bad, Norris muses, as surely some goats would have added to the fun), but the city has

added lights and flower baskets, power washed everything and created a clean, raked space for the audience. It’s free, but audience members just need to book ahead to stick to capacity restrictions – and bring their own chairs (or blankets, if they don’t mind laying blankets on dirt). And Norris stresses that, as always, it’s an allages, family-friendly production. “We’re going to have fun, and we want the audience to have fun,” Norris

says. “That’s always been our watchword, but we need that especially this year.” CATCH THE SHOW A Midsummer Night’s Dream is onstage July 31, Aug. 1, Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.Tickets are free but need to be reserved ahead through the city’s online booking system, www.tinyurl.com/ BookNWTickets. (Click on the Special Events header to find links to each performance.)

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is back. New Westminster’s own Shadows and DreamsTheatre Company marks its 15th anniversary production with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on this weekend (July 31 and

Aug. 1) and next (Aug. 7 and 8) at Queen’s Park. The outdoor adventure has a slightly new location this year, as it’s shifted from the bandshell to the new arts space that’s been set up this summer in the Queen’s Park petting farm. As always, it’s family-friendly and casual, so bring your own chair and come ready to enjoy yourself. (See page 15 for the

full scoop.) Tickets are free, but you need to reserve ahead of time, so book yours through the city’s online booking system, tinyurl. com/BookNWTickets. (Click the Special Events header to find links to the individual performances.) OPEN SPACE SATURDAYS AT MASSEY THEATRE Turn out to the open

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karuk, Robert Bartovsky, Tony Bardach, Clive Jackson, Brad Lambert, Dallas Cooper, Jimmy Roy and Deb Dawson. They’re promising “colour, and fun, and a healthy splash of weirdness” in the show that runs until Aug. 2,Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery (which is run by the Arts Council of New Westminster) is at Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, and admission is free. See www. acnw.ca. HOUSE OF COMEDY Who can’t use a good laugh? Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy is going strong in downtown New West (in the Columbia Theatre at 530 Columbia St.) – and there’s a plethora of upcoming events to choose from. From Thursday, July 29 to Saturday, Aug. 1, you can catch Ed Hill. The club has COVID-19 measures in place to keep folks safe. Check out the full calendar and ticket links at bc.houseofcomedy.net or call 604-522-4500. AND A BONUS … Don’t forget, you have just a couple of days left to check out the ongoing arts and tech hunt that’s part of the city’s Wander Our Parks event, on until July 31. You can take your smartphone to Queen’s Park to join in this immersive, interactive experience that encourages you to explore the park, reflect on its history and its future, and reimagine what it could have been. Digital activities are available using your smartphone and QR codes. Look for the sign on the Millennium Trail, near Third Avenue, to start your exploration. If you’re looking for more info, you can email Chris Jung, program coordinator, at education@ newmediagallery.ca or call 604-515-3834. – Julie MacLellan

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Seniors’ care organizations have joined forces to help make sure LGBTQ2S+ seniors can find safe and inclusive care in B.C. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), EngAge BC and Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) have formed a new collaboration to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness and competency in B.C.’s continuing care sector. Through a series of initiatives, BCCPA and DSS are continuing to raise awareness of the need for “queer-positive” care for seniors in the home or in care homes. “One of the ways organizations like ours can support members of LGBTQ2S+ community is

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NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that ULock Mini Storage, 4240 Manor St, Burnaby, will be selling the contents of lockers: Devin Olenick, #1041 Jiajun Liang, #1062 Scott Ablitt, #2114 William Bird, #2925 Trung (Aaron) Nguyen, #3203 It will be sold by online auction from July 30 to August 5, 2021. 604−438−8909 www.ibid4storage.com

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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act. Mundies Towing, Storage & Service (1976) Ltd. will dispose of: 1) 2006 PONTIAC PRSUT VIN# 1G2AL55F567769524 RO: MATTHEW CHARLES LOVE 2) 2017 DODGE RAM 1500 VIN# 3C6RR7KT6HG522286 RO: RALPH FUNARO 3) 2004 CHEV OPTRA VIN# KL1JK52Z74K953653 RO: SUSAN MARR 4) 2015 BMW 328I VIN# WBA3B3G55FNR86337 RO: KYU HWANG/BANK OF MONTREAL 5) 2005 HONDA CIVIC VIN# 2HGES15825H016256 RO: RONGZHEN ZHANG 6) 2005 ACURA EL VIN# 2HHES368X5H101836 RO: DIEGO DISTOR 7) 2005 BMW X3 VIN# WBXPA73425WC49431 RO: CIRIACO OLORESISIMO 8) 2003 BMW 320I VIN# WBAEV13463KL21025 RO: CYNTHIA ELIZABETH LETAL 9) 2012 FORD ESCAPE VIN# 1FMCU9D76CKA68630 RO: KOREY AUSTIN/CARFINCO INC 10)TOYOTA RAV 4 VIN# 2T3DFREV6FW277345 RO: UNKNOWN 11) TOTOTA RAV 4 VIN# 2T3BFREV0JW723568 RO: UNKNOWN 12) 2008 SMART FRTWO VIN# WMEEJ31X58K172638 RO: PETER HEMBRE 13) 1999 FORD F250 VIN# 1FTNX21L0XEC79629 RO: PETER HEMBRE Units may be viewed and bids to be submitted on TUESDAY, August 3, 2021 at 5917 Thorne Avenue, Burnaby, BC between 10:00am to 3:00 pm. All written bids to Mundies Towing 5917 Thorne Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2T8.

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24 THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 • New West Record MARKETPLACE BURIAL PLOTS OCEANVIEW BURIAL PARK South Mausoleum. 2 tandem exterior crypts, 2 openings, 5th row above ground level $39.5k. Serious inquiries only. 604-341-4394

REAL ESTATE WANTED

HOUSES FOR SALE

Rob • 604-307-6715

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT FEMALE CAREGIVER ITALIAN SPEAKING required for senior lady, Daily, Mon-Fri, 5-8 hrs, in home care. Light housekeeping & companionship. Good sense of humour. Call Maria 604-833-2593 or email resume; Fabfive@shaw.ca

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INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL

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

REAL ESTATE WANTED WANTED: Fixer Upper Detached houses and properties incl. condos and townhouses in any city, in any condition (private investor) Please call Ali @ 604-833-2103

SUITES FOR RENT Connaught Heights: 1 Bed/1 Bath | $925

NOW HIRING Careers in Burnaby

North Burnaby Location (8035 Enterprise Street) South Burnaby Location (401–8340 Fraser Reach Court) • 5- Ton Truck Driver • Production Staff • HR Assitant

West Coast Cedar Installations since 1991.

New • Repaired • Rebuilt Fences & Decks.

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

DRYWALL

RENTAL

SUITES FOR RENT BBY S. 1 BR, furnished . Walk to Metrotown, skytrain, mall. Suits 2. $1600 incl utls. NS/NP. Refs. 604-430-1358

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

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

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic#89402. Insured. Guar’d. Fast same day service. We love BIG & small jobs! 604-568-1899 goldenleafelectrical.com

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

DRIVERS WANTED

FLOORING

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

604-376-7224 centuryhardwood.com

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave. New Westminster. Suites Available.

GUTTERS

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

A-1 Steve’s Gutter & Window Cleaning & Repair from $98 ! Gutters vacuumed and hand cleaned. 604-524-0667

HANDYPERSON

Beautiful Atrium with Fountain. By College, Shops & Transit/Skytrain. Pets negotiable. Ref req’d.

CALL 604-715-7764 baysideproperty.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, New Westminster

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area. Gated underground secure parking available. References required.

CALL 604-525-2122 baysideproperty.com

320-9th St, New Westminster

strong driving skills in all weather? a motivated attitude? ability to work full-time?

Suites Available. All suites have nice balconies, Underground parking avail. Refs req’d. Small Pet OK.

CALL 604-715-7764 baysideproperty.com

Grow Your Business

desire to earn good money? Call or email Russ at rblake@glacierdelivery.ca or 604 369 2465

778-688-1012

LAWN & GARDEN

25 years Experience. Fully y Ins’d. Lic’d & WCB • SUMMER CLEAN-UP • Lawn Maintenance • Power Rake • New Sod & Seeding • Tree Topping & Trimming • Power Wash • Gutters • Patio’s • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Retaining Walls • Driveway ys & Sidewalks & Much MORE All work guaranteed Free Estimates .

EXCAVATING

VILLA MARGARETA

a reliable large capacity vehicle?

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD

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

#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

BONDED & INSURED EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES PROFESSIONAL, SAFE AND RELIABLE

604-240-2881

SUMMER SPECIALS • Chafer Beetle Repair • LAWN Seed, Install, Repair, Artificial Lawn/Turf • Tree Prune & Hedge Trim • Paint • Stucco Repair • Decks, Fencing, Patios • Retaining Walls • Paths • Rock/Stone Retain Walls • Driveways • Roofing 25+ yrs exp p. WCB. Insured. Bob • 778-968-7843

To advertise, call 604-444-3056 or email DTJames@glaciermedia.ca

Excavation, Concrete, Drainage & Retaining Walls Sidewalk, Brick Pavers, Disposal, Trenching, Driveways, Blacktop, Landscape and Sod Backhoe/Bobcat/Dumptruck Services

Call 604.833.2103 Today!

Summer Specials • Clean-up Chafer BEETLE Repair Lawn Seed, Install, Repair Tree Pruning & Hedges Blackberry Removal BOBCAT SERVICES • Retaining Walls • Concrete • Driveways •Paths •Patios’ • Asphalt Repair & Sealing • DECKS & FENCING & more 25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured

Donny 604-600-6049

604-900-6010 MrHandyman.ca

LANDSCAPING

Full Lawn Care Service you can count on!

LAWN CUTS

604-341-4446

Do you have ...

LANDSCAPING

778-322-0934

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.k-brolinen.com/careers/location/vancouver/

DRIVERS

604-788-6458

cedarinstall@hotmail.com

www.gutterguys.ca Mike 604-961-1280

IMMEDIATE HIRING • NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent, Seasonal Positions

Or email resume stating Position & preferred Location to: cmok@k-brolinen.com

FENCING

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar.604-518-7508

1 bedroom basement suite for rent close to 22nd Skytrain Station, available August 1, 2021, for one person. Non−smoker, No Pets. $925 per month includes utilities. Contact: 604−522−7520 / 604−837−9488.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

CONCRETE

INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. adam.s@integritybuilt.com 1-250-351-5374. www.integritybuilt.com

CASH for your CLUTTER I will pay CASH for your UNWANTED ITEMS! I specialize in RECORDS, English Bone China & Figurines, Collectibles, Tools, Antiques, ETC I BUY VINTAGE CAMERAS 604-226-1868

HOME SERVICES

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

604-782-4322

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regular coverage & Maintenance Packages • Seasonal Services: Seed, Aerate, Fertilize, Lime • Hedge & Shrub Trimming

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To advertise call

604-444-3056

TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

New West Record THURSDAY, July 29, 2021

SUDOKU

HOME SERVICES MOVING

PLUMBING

MOVING ??? Professional Experts, careful, pleasant, and knowledgeable. Services available for Local, Vancouver Island, and Interior BC. 604−782−6600

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm. • 24/7 /77 Service

604-437-7272

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

778-892-1530

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A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tile & laminate flrs, painting, decks.. and more. Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

ABE MOVING & Delivery &

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

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

Complete Renovations • Licensed Builder • Plumbing • Heating • Hot Water Tanks • Boilers •Gas Fittings •Fireplaces

ROOFING

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PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

604-767-2667

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER SPECIAL SUMMER PAINTING DISCOUNT EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Residential & Commercial

35%OFF

POWER WASHING Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning

Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

604-230-0627

25+ years experiencee. Free Estimates

A. RIGHTWAY PAIN NTING Ltd.

778-984-0666

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

A.S.U. ENTERPRISES

*Painting and Power Washing. *Free est., Worksafe *Owner/operator/20 yrs Terry 604-376-7383

D&M PAINTING .

Interior / Exterior Specialist. Many Years Experience. Fully Insured. Top Quality • Quick Work. Free estimate.

604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING Fully Insured 20 yrs. exp. • Free Est.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

Kitchen & Bathrooms, all Tile, all Flooring, Drywall, Paint. ALL REPAIRS +More! INT & EXT • 778-836-0436

Call 604-

7291234

Painting Specials

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.

778-895-3503

RONALDO

Armoniapainting.com 604-247-8888

A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations • RENOVATION WORK • WCB. 25% Discount • Emergency Repairs •

Jag • 778-892-1530

a1kahlonconstruction.ca

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

20 Year Labour Warranty Available

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES − GUTTER CLEANING − PRESSURE WASHING − WINDOW CLEANING − LAWN & GARDEN 604−209−3445 www.npservices.ca

604-591-3500

Bros. Rooﬁng Ltd. Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

604-946-4333 New Roofing & Repairs. Gutter Cleaning • $80 Free Est. • GLRoofing.ca

HUMMINGBIRD RENOVATIONS Specializing in Bathrooms, Ensuites and much more Work within your budget

778-387-3626

hummingbirdrenovations.com

FACTORY DIRECT Vinyl Windows, Patio Doors & Glass, Vinyl Siding Replacement & Repairs POWER WASHING Call Rck 778-863-1944

PATIOS

604-240-5362

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BRADS JUNK REMOVAL.com

• FULL SERVICE JUNK REMOVAL & Clean-Up at Affordable Rates • Pianos & Hot Tubs No Problem • Booked Appointments • Same-Day Service • Residential & Commercial

20 YARD BIN RENTALS from $249/week + dump fees

604.220.JUNK (5865) TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES

Aluminum & Glass Patio Covers, Sunrooms & Railings Free Estimate

604-821-8088

Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks

604 - 787-5915

www.treeworksonline.ca

$50 OFF

* on jobs over $1000

BOWEN ALUMINUM

FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS

ACROSS 1. Language group with Iranian inﬂuence 5. No seats available 8. Health insurance organization 11. Having a strong sharp smell or taste 13. Defunct European economic organization 14. Dutch word for “language” 15. Hard to penetrate 16. When you’ll get there 17. Iranian city 18. Small ﬁshes

20. Dry white wine drink 21. Turkish city 22. U.S.-born people 25. Synthetic resin 30. Major nerve in human body 31. Type of recording 32. Small drum 33. Alters 38. General’s assistant (abbr.) 41. Venezuelan capital 43. Free of deceit 45. Member of Ancient Hebrew nation

48. Competition 49. Launch an attack on 50. Cavalry sword 55. Spiritual leader 56. One point east of due south 57. Afﬂicted 59. Database management system 60. Snakelike ﬁsh 61. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation 62. Small drink 63. Not wet 64. Impudence

19. Self-immolation by ﬁre ritual 23. Family of genes 24. Et __: indicates further 25. Paciﬁc Standard Time 26. S. American wood sorrel 27. Women’s __ movement 28. Chinese hoopster Ming 29. Layers of rock 34. Patriotic women’s group 35. Solid water 36. Shade of brown 37. Very fast airplane 39. Put clothes on 40. Quality of one’s character

41. Time zone 42. Primates 44. Pleasantly 45. Metrical feet 46. Rogue 47. German river 48. Relieves from 51. Swiss river 52. Prejudice 53. Actor Idris 54. Those who resist authority 58. Criticize

DOWN 1. Father 2. Performed perfectly 3. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 4. Thin, compact object 5. One attempting to ﬁnd something 6. No longer working 7. Egg-shaped wind instrument 8. Book of Genesis character 9. Volcanic craters 10. Brand of American automobile (slang) 12. Hip hop icon Kool Moe __ 14. Bangladeshi monetary unit

26 THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 • New West Record

BC DAY SPECIALS! Prices Effective July 29 - August 4, 2021.

100% BC OWNED AND OPERATED Halibut Fillets

Product!

Fresh

2999/lb

Rossdown Roasted Chickens

Product!

66.12/kg

Little Creek Organic Salad Dressing Assorted Varieties from Kelowna

598

Choices Caesar Salad Family Size

Product!

999

295ml

400g

Organic Red Cherries

Blueberries

from Just-A-Mere in Creston

Grown!

698

Assorted Varieties

Product!

380g

454g

Prairie Naturals Shampoo & Conditioner

Hot Dog, Hamburger & Slider

449

298

/lb

each

Choices’ Own Bakery Buns

15.39/kg

1099

Maple Hill Free Range Large Eggs

Happy Planet Creamery Organic Fine Cultured Butter

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1149350-500ml

499

1 Dozen

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200g

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Physical Distancing: Please remain 2 metres from others. One customer using the checkout belt at a time.Thank you.

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