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City POLITICS

Julian crashes Conservative leader’s event

A Conservative government would continue to allow supervised consumption sites even as it would shift away from harm reduction and toward recovery, federal party leader Erin O’Toole said in New Westminster on Sunday. The more progressive approach marks a change from the last Tory government’s moves to block the sites, but draws the line at decriminalization. O’Toole stopped short of a pledge to exempt possession of small amounts of illicit drugs from Criminal Code provisions, a request made to Health Canada by both the city of Vancouver and B.C. “We want recovery and treatment to be at the core of a national program that recognizes harm reduction,” O’Toole said at a campaign stop at the Last Door Recovery Centre in New Westminster. “People with addiction should not be the focus of the criminal justice system. People that are dealing and that are preying on people with addiction should be the focus,” he said. Asked whether that view should be etched into federal policy by decriminalizing simple possession, O’Toole stressed “judicial discretion” grounded in compassion. “I don’t think someone with an addiction should

be punished. I think they should be helped,” he said. The Tory election platform would invest $325 million over the next three years to create 1,000 residential drug treatment beds and build 50 recovery centres across the country. Health Canada is currently working with Vancouver on the city’s request for exemption from criminal provisions on simple possession of small quantities of drugs. Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government fought the expansion of safe injection sites, passing legislation that tightened criteria for groups seeking a Health Canada exemption — required under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to establish a new site. Peter Julian, the New Democrat candidate for New Westminster-Burnaby, said the NDP has been “crystal clear” on its support for decriminalization of simple possession. “He doesn’t seem to be very clear on that,” Julian said of O’Toole, minutes after crossing paths with him outside the Last Door recovery centre. In the short term, the federal government should declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency and address safe supply, Julian said. Ottawa also needs to “take on Big Pharma” by

Awkward meeting: Peter Julian greets Conservative leader Erin O’Toole in New Westminster. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

launching an investigation into the opioid epidemic and seeking compensation for its victims. “Seventeen Canadians die every day as a result of this crisis,” Julian said. “Without those two measures, it’s window dressing.” Jared Nilsson, executive director of Last Door, which provides services for male users, said recovery comprises one facet of a comprehensive approach to addictions. “The problem with just

decriminalization is you keep people just stuck where they are,” he said. “You can’t just have decrim, you have to have a full model done: treatment, recovery, consumption sites, harm reduction.” Chris Esnard, a 49-yearold father of three who has lived at Last Door since 2019, said the recovery centre has been critical to getting his life back on track amid a debilitating cocaine addiction. “The biggest piece

was connection,” he said. “Journaling every day and hanging out with the guys. “You get to a point where you’re just lost, like you don’t even realize what you’re doing and how you’re doing it — it’s five o’clock in the morning, driving to find some,” said the former food service worker. “You can put as many police as you want on the street. If I want to find my drugs, I’ll find them.” Garth Mullins, a representative of theVancou-

ver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU), said the Tory approach marks an improvement from Harper’s stance, but he believes a focus on recovery and abstinence is “misplaced” as it misidentifies the crux of the crisis. “That always sort of says, ‘We want to do this instead of worrying about people’s lives,” Mullins said, stressing safe supply and expressing skepticism in the new promises. –With files from the Canadian Press

Massey society looking for volunteers for board of directors Do you want to help shape the future of New Westminster’s arts scene? The Massey Theatre Society is looking for new volunteer members for its board of directors. The society was established in 1983 as a venue-based organization, but its mission has since grown: it now operates two theatres and a 35,000-square-foot arts complex that encompasses parts of the old New Westminster Secondary

School. The theatres in question are the Massey, the 1,260seat facility established in 1949 that’s now at the heart of the new Eighth + Eight arts complex, and the Anvil Centre Theatre – a 360-seat flexible theatre established in 2014 in the city’s arts and convention centre downtown. Board members will be part of a vibrant and growing organization, the society notes. “The past five years

have brought significant growth in venue activities, organizational capacity and program development.The organization is a significant generator of artistic and community programs,” says a press release from the society. “It holds a longterm lease of the Massey Theatre and complex and a programming and operating service agreement at the Anvil Centre Theatre. (Massey Theatre Society) is poised to grow

and increase its impact.” The society is looking for people with one or more of the following: Ð a passion for the arts Ð an understanding of and interest in the not-forprofit sector and community development Ð experience with capital fundraising or with a major capital project Ð an interest and understanding in strategic development or financial planning Ð an understanding of and

commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. The Massey Theatre Society programming and facility operations are carried out by a team of arts professionals, with the volunteer board taking a governance role to support the long-term preservation and stewardship of the artistic facilities and relevance of programs in support of artists, the arts and its community service mandate.The next two years will see advance-

ment in a long-awaited capital renewal and expansion into the Massey Theatre and complex. The society is seeking to develop a diverse board that’s reflective of the full spectrum of heritages, ages, abilities and gender identities present in the community. Contact Jessica Schneider at jessica@masseythe atre.com with a resume and cover letter. Applications are due by Sept. 24, 2021.

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City BYLAWS

Noise exemption approved for project Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Construction noise taking place on Saturday mornings at Royal Columbian Hospital will be considered on a year-byyear basis. EllisDon Design Build applied for an exemption to the city’s construction noise bylaw to allow crews to start work on the Royal Columbian Hospital expansion project two hours earlier than what’s allowed under city bylaws. Instead of starting at 9 a.m., the company requested it be allowed to start work at 7 a.m. on Saturdays for a three-and-a-half-year period from May 1, 2021 to Dec. 21, 2024. “I understand that this is a really big proj-

ect and requires a lot of work and a lot of time, but I did really hesitate when I saw that the request was for three-anda-half years. I have some concerns about that,” said Coun. Mary Trentadue. “I do feel sometimes as though … the community’s needs and the livability is sometimes considered last out of many of the other things that are involved in a project of this size. I think that having construction going on at 7 a.m. every Saturday morning for three-and-a-half years is a bit much.” The city allows construction activities that may create noise and may negatively impact the community to be done between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays and between

9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Trentadue said she’d prefer to support one-year noise exemption, so the city can see how it goes and assess how Fraser Health responds to any complaints that may arise. “I do struggle here committing to three-and-a-half years without really knowing what the impact is going to be on the community,” she said. A staff report said work will be done during regular construction hours when possible, but there will occasional Saturday mornings when noisy work is required, such as trucks removing concrete debris from demolished buildings and trucks bringing cement mix to the work site for cement

pours for foundation/ forming work for the new buildings. Coun. Patrick Johnstone said he’d like to see a mechanism in place that allows staff to report back to council and let council know how it’s going, so if there are issues the city has an ability to address those concerns. He said the members of the public who may have complaints about the noise need to know their concerns are being heard. “I think it does behoove us a little bit to be careful about how we hand these out and, more importantly, how we follow up on it,” he said of exemptions to the construction noise bylaw. Instead of approving a three-and-a-half year ex-

emption to the construction noise bylaw, council approved a one-year exemption, with the understanding that renewals would be considered each year if everything is in order. Council also requested a “reporting back mechanism” so council can be provided with information about complaints and public input. Mayor Jonathan Cote said the RCH expansion is an “incredibly important health infrastructure project” and the city needs to ensure it’s successful and doesn’t face any undue delays because it’s a facility that will serve the public good. “Having said that, I have never seen a noise variance for three-and-a-

half years.That’s a pretty significant amount of time,” he said. “I think the suggestion of doing it at year increments, and to be able to get some of that reporting that Coun. Johnstone is referring to, is probably the most responsible way to work our way through this important, but obviously somewhat disruptive construction project in our community.” Phase 2 of the Royal Columbian Hospital expansion project, which is now underway, includes a new acute care tower, a new Emergency unit, more maternity beds and a maternity operating room, and a new rooftop helipad.

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Families invited to a ‘pollinator party’ Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Bats, bees and butterflies will be taking centre stage at this weekend’s Super Saturdays event at Fraser River Discovery Centre. The next Super Saturdays event will have a “buzz” to it, as it’s focusing on the world of pollinators.This weekend’s

program, taking place on Aug. 28, is geared toward families with children aged six to 11. “When you hear the word pollinators, most people immediately think of bees, but there are quite a few animals in the Fraser watershed that help to pollinate our plants,” said Stephen Bruyneel, FRDC’s director of external relations and develop-

ment. “This Super Saturday, we will celebrate the important work that all pollinators do to help keep our watershed healthy.” At this weekend’s “pollinator party,” Fraser River Discovery Centre staff will help guests explore the different pollinators, including bees, bats, butterflies and hummingbirds, that live in the watershed and learn why they’re so

important.Without them, FRDC notes that plant life in the basin would have a very hard time growing the fruits or seeds needed to create new plants, and entire habitats could be in big trouble. “In addition, visitors will be able to build their very own bee house and learn how to clean and maintain it for future use,” Bruyneel said in a press

release. Super Saturdays is an ongoing series of public programs that celebrate the living, working Fraser River.Taking place on the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Super Saturdays offers a series of public programs geared toward family-friendly activities, all focused on a different Fraser River topic.

Fraser River Discovery Centre, located at 788 Quayside Dr., provides a variety of exhibits, programs and activities related to the Fraser River. Super Saturdays are free with admission to the galleries. COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect, including the need to pre-register at fraserriv erdiscovery.org/super-sat urdays/.

City receives $446K to take action on homelessness Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

New Westminster is getting some assistance from senior governments in its efforts to help local service organizations better support vulnerable people. The province’s ministry of municipal affairs has

announced that dozens of B.C. communities are receiving funding to provide increased local services in response to homelessness. New Westminster is receiving $446,083 in joint provincial and federal funding for several actions, including enhanced drop-in programs, meal

services, and outreach for people experiencing homelessness in the city. According to the province, New Westminster’s proposed plan would apply an Indigenous lens to service delivery and will seek input from people with lived and living experience.

“The pandemic has highlighted existing issues of inequality that contribute to homelessness,” Richmond-Queensborough MLA Aman Singh said in a news release. “As we continue our strong recovery, this funding is one of many actions we’re taking to ensure the most vul-

nerable in our community are supported now and into the future.” New Westminster MLA Jennifer Whiteside said the investment is part of the Strengthening Communities program. “Our government is working to address homelessness from all angles,

including creating more supportive and affordable housing,” she said in a press release. “Today’s announcement will mean better services will be available to people on the ground, so they can stay healthier and safer while accessing supports.”

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Opinion MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Topic: Do we need strict vaccine mandates?

The “Election No One Wants” is sleepwalking through the dog days of summer and it remains far from clear whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s gamble that an early vote will secure him a majority government will pay off. Many analysts agree that to form a majority, the Liberals will have to hold onto their B.C. ridings and perhaps add a few more, chiefly at the expense of the Conservatives. Trudeau and his party may well accomplish that feat, but for now the issue that seems to be winning out the most is apathy and disinterest.That can work for Trudeau, as it makes it harder for his opponents to be heard but it can also bite him if he cannot motivate his voting base to get out and vote. This province has 42 ridings and about 15 of them are strongholds for the various parties. The Conservatives, whose 17 seats are the most of any party, are almost unbeatable in the eastern Fraser Valley, some of the Interior and most of the northern region of the province. The Liberals, with 11 seats, are entirely confined to Metro Vancouver when it comes to areas of strength. Especially in Vancouver and Surrey, where they won six of nine ridings in 2019. The NDP is strongest on Vancouver Island, where it won five of seven ridings last time around (the Green Party won the other two) and the east side of Vancouver and nearby suburbs. Unless there is a significant shift in voting patterns, only about a dozen or so ridings can be considered truly competitive and liable to change hands on Sept. 20. Most of these ridings are located in Metro Vancouver, particularly in the suburbs, where the NDP is

“We need to inform people about vaccinations and keep having mobile vaccinations going, etc.”

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strongest provincially. For example, the Conservatives won Port Moody-Coquitlam in 2019 by a mere 333 votes over the NDP, in what was the tightest threeway result in the province. Another nail biter was right next door in Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, which the Liberals won by a tiny margin (339 votes) over the Conservatives. The Liberals won Burnaby North-Seymour over the NDP by fewer than 1,600 votes with the Conservatives well back (after candidate Heather Leung’s campaign imploded). What is interesting about these three ridings is they cover ground that is, for the most part, NDP-friendly at the provincial level. In fact, in last fall’s provincial election the NDP won all five of the seats that fit inside the boundaries for the federal ridings. The NDP also boosted its support by significant numbers of votes in places like Langley and Maple Ridge. Does that put a couple of ridings in those areas currently held by the Conservatives into play for the party? Situations like these ones raise the real possibility the NDP will improve its seat count in B.C. come Sept. 20 and, if so, that could be bad news for Trudeau and the Liberals to the point of them falling short of a majority. Throw in that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s personal popularity has grown, along with the fact he is a more seasoned campaigner (and more effective communicator) now and we could seem surprisingly positive results for the federal NDP come election night. But the campaign will be in sleepwalk mode for a while yet. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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New Westminster police were warning parents in October about a crank caller targeting young girls with obscene phone calls. A man posing as a school board official was calling local homes and asking children if they had had sex education classes. He then went on to spew graphic sexual comments at the girls, according to police. “In one case, he knew the child’s name. In another, he just asked for the child who lives there,” said Cpl. Greg Donnelly. He advised kids to hang up on the man and parents to call police.

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The needs of Port Royal are being ignored by the City of NewWestminster Editor: The Port Royal neighbourhood of Queensborough is a beautiful neighbourhood within New Westminster, with parks, a small beach and the Port Royal riverfront walk. As the city website puts it: “A key feature of the Port Royal park is its connection to the Fraser River. The spectacular Port Royal riverfront walk provides accessible trails, views, interpretive signs, plantings, a sand beach and a lookout onto Poplar Island.” Unfortunately, these amenities do not get the attention they need from the city. Several years ago, Port Royal beach was a nice sandy beach often frequented by young families; now, it’s not nice, it’s not particularly sandy and hence it’s not frequented by young families.

I call on the city to coordinate with the port authority to ensure whomever is responsible for that beach gets it back to standard. Let’s make that beach a “sand beach” again. As mentioned by the city, the riverfront walk is surrounded by lush plants. Unfortunately, the city parks department does not regularly tend enough to the gardening and the path is often overrun by those plants. I call on the city to properly allocate its spring and summer gardening resources fairly to this beautiful neighbourhood to ensure the path is well kept. This path needs to be gardened more than once or twice a year, and perhaps as frequently as bi-weekly. Queensborough residents welcome all New Westminster residents to visit us, on the Q2Q ferry or otherwise, and explore the riverfront walk and Port Royal beach. It would be nice if the city would ensure the neighbourhood is well maintained for when you visit. Ken Armstrong, New Westminster

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TOP FLOOR, end unit, 544* sq ft, 1 bdrm, 1 bath on the quiet side of the building overlooking gardens & w/city & mtn views. This is a Move In ready suite w/over height 9’ ceilings, SS applcs, quartz kitchen counters, soft close cabinets, Juliet balcony, 1 parking + 1 storage locker. 1 cat or dog ok. Rental friendly building. Fantastic location near parks, shopping, transit, schools & more. *Measured by Keyplan/Strata Plan shows 535 sq ft

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TOP FLOOR, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 937 sf*, S. facing suite near Skytrain, Lougheed mall & more! Features 2 pce ensuite bath & walk-thru closet, laminate flrs, closet organizers, fresh paint, ample storage space, new SS French door fridge, newer kitchen cabinets, BI entertainment unit & covered deck. Strata fee includes heat & h/w. 1 parking stall & storage locker. 2 cats ok. Perfect for 1st time buyer or young family. Huge potential for future high density redevelopment. *Measures by Keyplan/Strata Plan shows 927 sf

Unobstructed VIEWS from this updated 1238 SF*, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath suite with 2 decks. This NE corner suite features 2 decks, oak h/w floors, kitchen with newer Whirlpool applcs & peninsula w/storage, gas f/p, good sized den, open floor plan, floor to ceiling wndws, roller blinds & ample storage. Great building with fitness centre, gardens, visitors parking & social lounge. 2 parking stalls.

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TOP FLOOR near Lougheed Town Centre. This 881 sf, 1 BDRM + DEN unit features updated kitchen & applcs, crown moulding, baseboards & laminate flooring throughout. Spacious open DR & LR w/cozy wood burning FP w/beautiful white mantle, insuite lndry & access to SW facing solarium/enclosed balcony. Good sized master bdrm, full bath & large den ww/glass French doors ideal for home office/guest room. 1 parking & 1 locker. Bldg has updated exterior paint, windows, sliding doors & roof. 1 cat, no dogs. Max 22 rentals (wait list of 4). Quiet, convenient location. *Measured by Keyplan; strata plan shows 873 sq ft.

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Baby alert: The Babies for Climate Action protest was held last Saturday at Hyack Square. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Group holds playdate protest to urge candidates to tackle climate crisis Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Local children took to the streets to urge elected leaders and federal candidates to address the climate crisis like the emergency it is. Babies for Climate Action, a non-partisan group started by New West moms concerned about climate change, organized a baby/child-friendly rally in Hyack Square on Aug. 21. About a dozen families

with children gathered in Hyack Square on Saturday for a playdate-protest. “Our babies and kids are inheriting a world that’s on fire, boiling, melting, shattering and dying,” organizer and local mom Meaghan Taylor-Reid said in a news release. “Today was demanding that climate emergencies must be declared, and action plans set that decrease emissions to sustain life for future generations. If we don’t raise our voices now, we

will regret not acting for generations to come.” Saturday’s event featured bubbles, sidewalk chalk and an urgent call for federal candidates to prioritize the climate crisis. Past events hosted by Babies for Climate Action have included a Climate Science 101 primer for activists in September 2019 and a climate change debate in October 2019 as part of that fall’s federal election campaign. In October 2020, the

group hosted an activity circle at Queen’s Park, which included a socially distanced storytime (featuring environment-themed kids’ books) and family advocacy. Interested families were able to join in a letter-writing campaign to politicians, while socializing with other families with children. For more information or to get involved, go to the Babies for Climate Action – New Westminster page on Facebook.

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Chief Librarian Julie Spurrell is embarking on the next chapter of her life after a 17-year career with the New Westminster Public Library – and an even longer career in libraries. Mayor Jonathan Cote recently acknowledged Spurrell’s “tremendous career” with the City of New Westminster. “Your passion toward library services has come through,” he said. “It’s been a really exciting time for the library. During your time we have seen an expansion into Queensborough with a new office in Queensborough.We have seen a major renovation of our main branch in uptown. More recently we have seen our new strategic plan for the library adopted. It certainly has been an important time. I’d say our library is one of our treasures and most important resources in the community. I really appreciate all the work you have done in our community to help lead our library, particularly during this very difficult period this past year.” The Record recently checked in with Spurrell about her career and retirement plans. Although Spurrell is leaving the library, she will continue to call New West home – when she’s not pursuing

her retirement dreams. When are you retiring? Why now? My last day of work will be Friday, Aug. 20. I have a major birthday this year, and it has always been my hope to be able to retire this year. I’ve been working in libraries for over 35 years, and while I love every minute of my work, I’d also like the chance to do other things now. What are your retirement plans? I have so many things I hope to do! I plan to travel and spend more time in Tofino, my favourite place in the world. I can hardly wait to be able to spend more time with friends and family. I have so much reading to catch up on – librarians always have a very long reading list, and I’m no different. I’m also looking forward to learning a lot of new things. I spend a lot of time learning library things, but now I want to branch out – I might even go back to school in the next few years.When I was young I also studied piano quite seriously, and I hope to be able to put a lot of time into practising and maybe regaining some of the skills I used to have. And, of course, I’m looking forward to being a library customer now! You received a master’s degree in library science at UBC – what was it about library work that appealed to you?

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I’ve always loved libraries. I was a volunteer in my elementary school and high school libraries, and a constant user throughout my teens and 20s. Once I finished my undergraduate degree at SFU, I started considering what career path to take. I finally realized the answer was there all along. Being a librarian offered me the chance to do work I loved, and to help make communities better places to live. You’ve worked in libraries in other communities before coming to NewWest; what has your experience been like in NewWestminster? I have been so lucky to work at some of the best libraries in the province, large and small. New West library is a very special

place, though, and my experiences here have been wonderful. I’ve had the opportunity to do so many interesting things, work with so many staff both in the library and across the city, and with so many organizations in our community. I’ve enjoyed every day of it, and count myself very fortunate to have been given this opportunity. Any particular highlights during your time in New West? There have been so many! I’ve loved all the building projects we’ve done, such as creating the Queensborough branch and doing large and small renovations at the uptown branch. It’s been wonderful to create such a robust public technology pro-

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gram, and to have it be used by so many residents. I’ve loved working with so many dedicated residents who served on the library board – what an amazing group of people they are. Working with so many wonderful library has staff has been such a pleasure. Our staff are amazing, and their commitment to the community and to providing the very best service is awe inspiring. I’ve also had lots of lighter experiences during my time here. One year a family of ducks moved onto our roof. One year a swarm of bees tried to set up house in a bush near our loading bay – they got moved to a raspberry farm in the valley! I also experienced so many holidays,

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festivals, special library events and other celebrations – each of them so much fun. And, of course, each year it has been my privilege to attend the medal ceremony for the Summer Reading Club – I’ve probably placed over 1,000 medals on young readers. Is there anything else you’d like the community to know? It has been an honour and a privilege to be part of the New Westminster Public Library for the past 17 years. Library users are the most fantastic people, and getting to know so many of them over the years has been a wonderful experience.Their love of reading, learning, technology and the library has kept me on my toes.They are passionate about their love of the library, but also honest and direct when they aren’t happy with us – it’s been a great challenge to meet their expectations, and one I hope I’ve been able to accomplish. Public libraries aren’t about chief librarians – they’re about all the hard-working staff, the many users, and the community we serve. I am just a very small part of the library, and grateful to have had this experience. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world – except retirement.

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Welcome to the 22nd Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, it is one of our highlights each and every year at The Record. As you may recall, we published ballots during the Spring and asked you, our loyal reader, to cast your votes for the best in New West in over 100 business categories. While our contest does not qualify as a scientific survey, the level of participation definitely lends credibility to the outcome, as do our strict rules on how we count and qualify every ballot. Each ballot must contain a minimum of 15 businesses voted upon, only one ballot is accepted per individual, and only original ballots cut out of the newspaper or entered online were counted. All other entries were disqualified. I want to offer my sincere congratulations to the businesses who received this year’s Readers’ Choice Award. They are all deserving of our recognition as The Best in New West. But, please don’t take our word for it; visit the winning businesses listed in this special feature and decide for yourself! We also sincerely thank all of you who participated and entered this year’s contest.

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New West Chiropractic

HOTEL

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MORTGAGE BROKER Mike Husband, CIBC MUSIC LESSONS

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IN-HOME CARE

Boswell Dance Academy

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St. Barnabas Daycare Queen’s Park Dental

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BEST GREEK FOOD

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Taverna Greka

Greek restaurant in New Westminster has taken two categories in the Record’s annual Readers Choice contest. Taverna Greka won for best Greek food and best view for its stunning vista of the Fraser River looking south.

“Fresh, home-made and very traditional Greek dishes are the hallmark of Taverna Greka Waterfront Restaurant,” reads a description of this restaurant. “We offer a sumptuous menu to suit your every taste. Dine in comfort, overlooking breathtaking vistas of the Fraser River. Established in 1982, Eleni Stathis and her family — daughters Koula and Lena — have created one of the crown jewels of New Westminster’s exceptional dining scene.”

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BEST POLITICIAN

Mayor Cote

ayor Jonathan Cote has covered a lot of ground during his time as mayor.

While he’s big on policy work, New Westminster’s hardworking mayor is also known for some unique initiatives, such as his quest to visit all of the city’s 44 parks in one day, his decision to convert his city hall parking space into a mini-parklet to be enjoyed by all, and his goal of taking on a decade-long walking challenge that includes a goal of walking 55 million steps — the equivalent of a trek around the world — in the 2020s. That plan has been relegated to the back-burner, as Cote spent much of 2020 and 2021 helping to lead the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cote served three terms as a councillor before being elected mayor in 2014 and 2018. With a master’s degree in urban studies/planning from Simon Fraser University, he’s championed policy work on a

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Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

teel & Oak Brewing Co’s commitment to New Westminster has never wavered since it opened in 2014.

Since James Garbutt and Jordan Foss teamed up to open the New West-based craft brewery, Steel & Oak has racked up numerous provincial and national beer awards. It’s also proven itself to be community focused — supporting other local organizations in a variety of ways. While the New West-based craft brewery has attracted legions of fans from far and wide, it’s always remained true to its local roots. In an effort to make the best of a challenging situation (COVID-19) and to respond to customers’ needs, Steel & Oak has built two outdoor patios for its customers’ enjoyment. Steel & Oak is also working on plans to expand the number of people allowed in its lounge from 50 to 100 (and providing more space for social dis-

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Jorden Foss and James Garbutt, from left, co-founders of Steel & Oak, are excited about craft brewery’s plan to increase the tasting lounge capacity from 50 to 100.

“… that’s who we need to be making more beer for and that’s who we need to be supporting, because they support us.” tancing) by reconfiguring the interior of its space at 1319 Third Ave. The brewery experienced a drop in revenues due to restaurant and bar closures, but New West residents have

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“For us, during this pandemic, it has just reiterated how important New Westminster is to us and how much they support us,” Foss says, “and that’s who we need to be making more beer for and that’s who we need to be supporting, because they support us.”

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The association didn’t let COVID-19 gathering restrictions stop it from providing fun, festive parades for families during its golden anniversary year — it found a way for the show to go on. In lieu of an international parade that travelled through the streets of New Westminster, Hyack hosted a Drive-By a Parade, where community members could enjoy floats, marching bands and more — all from the safety of their cars. “Despite these dark times in our world, we promise to do our absolute best to bring as much

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A New Westminster police officer is using her own family’s dementia journey to help others. Const. Camille Oliveira, the NWPD’s vulnerable person’s liaison officer, spearheaded the Silver Branch project in October 2020. It grew out of her own personal situation of having a family member with dementia. “This project is our family’s journey on how we worked with a local police agency to do good safety planning with this immediate family member who was engaged in wandering behavior in the community,” she explained. “Working with myself and my husband, who is also a police officer, I decided that the ability to do this shouldn’t just be relegated to our family; it should be available to all families.” Oliveira, a 23-year veteran of the NWPD, took part in the Minerva program, a leadership training program for women offered by the City of New Westminster.The Silver Branch was the topic of her Capstone project with the program. “When I started with Minerva, I didn’t know where it was going to end for me and where it was

going to begin,” she said. “But this project landed at my front door due to personal circumstances, where I had an immediate family member who, at the beginning of COVID, went through a period of very rapid decline and was subsequently diagnosed with dementia.” Silver Branch is a community outreach and prevention program for at-risk older adults with cognitive impairment and dementia issues.Working with police, families can create a customized safety plan, learn about helpful tools such as GPS smart technologies and door alarms and connect to additional resources in the community. The first goal of the Silver Branch program, accomplished with the help of Fraser Health, was to create a toolbox for members of the New Westminster Police Department to help them better understand what dementia is and what it looks like.The idea was to provide officers with the tools needed to help them identify when they may be dealing with a senior who has cognitive impairment issues. “When an officer either has a file – it could be something as simple as a check for welfare or even a traffic stop, or where they

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come across a senior they think may have some confusion or some cognitive impairment – they send the file to me to do some follow-up with them or their families,” Oliveira explained. “I sit down and I share my story that has happened with my family. It’s that common bond where we can talk about, ‘Yeah, maybe it’s time to do some safety planning.’” Right from the start, seniors are encouraged to go to their family doctor and put a good care plan into place. “They need to talk with their family practitioner and make sure they get a

proper diagnosis,” Oliveira said. “Some of the decline could be as simple as a medical issue like a bladder infection or a urinary tract infection that can cause a very abrupt change in behavior, or something as simple as high blood pressure that’s undiagnosed.You never know. And it may be symptomatic of something more serious.” As of November 2020, Oliveira had completed training for all units of the police department, including patrol members, the major crimes unit and the victim assistance unit. She plans to do more training in the fall, as the NWPD

has hired new officers since the first round of training took place. MISSING PERSONS According to Oliveira, the New Westminster Police Department regularly responds to missing person calls related to the estimated 15,000 seniors living in the city. “In 2018 we had approximately 160 files of older adult missings. In 2019, we had 180,” she told the Record. “It doesn’t seem like a lot but when you put it in perspective, there are 365 days a year, so that’s every other day our agency is dealing with an older adult

that has been reported missing.” The second goal of Silver Branch is to engage in timely and consistent safety planning for older adults who are living with cognitive impairment and dementia. Since November, NWPD patrol officers have made referrals for 52 families to the Silver Branch program. Those referrals have led in a variety of directions, including collaboration with Fraser Health to get folks on the waiting list for appropriate long-term placement, as their health had declined to the point where they could no longer live on their own. In other cases, those referrals have identified seniors who were not thriving at home because of issues related to lack of food and personal care, so arrangements were made for assistance to help them thrive. It’s also helped police find seniors who have been reported missing. The program’s third goal is to provide investigative assistance in high-risk missing person/ wandering person files involving older adults with dementia or cognitive brain impairment. Continued on page 15

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Mayor praises program Continued from page 14 The hope is the program reduces investigative time spent locating missing seniors and helps police locate them quicker. In the inaugural week of the Silver Branch program, Oliveira met with a local family who was concerned about an elderly family member who tended to wander. “We did the safety plan right there with that family,” she recalled. “Later that evening, that same senior went for a walk again in the community. But because we had a photo on file and we documented where he had gone missing before, our members were able to find him right at the same bus stop with that photo right away – even before they (officers) got to the family res-

idence.” When meeting with families about the Silver Branch program, Oliveira gets information about the senior’s habits, such as where they shop and where they like to walk, and she takes their photo – all of which helps locate them quicker if they go missing. GPS technology has also been helpful in locating missing seniors. “One of the best parts of this program that worked for me and my family was engaging with technology,” she noted. “This is 2020. We can find a $1,000 iPhone; we should be able to find our seniors.” Mayor Jonathan Cote, chair of the New Westminster police board, commended Oliveira for developing a really meaningful program that supports lo-

cal seniors and their families.When Cote was growing, his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s, lived with his family. “This was back in the ‘90s and there weren’t a lot of supports out there. I do know the stress it did cause our family,” he said. “My grandfather was in relatively good health except for the Alzheimer’s, which meant he could actually be incredibly mobile.There were many instances where he went missing and would actually travel very, very long distances, which was obviously a very frightening situation.” For more information on the Silver Branch program, contact Const. Camille Oliveira at 604525-5411 or coliveria@ nwpolice.org.

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Staying active both mentally and physically is one of the top ways that older people can age well. But staying active at this time of year, especially during this dangerously hot summer, has been a challenge. Regular physical exercise is linked to healthy aging as it improves your balance, reduces falls, helps you stay independent longer and helps prevent disease such as stroke, osteoporosis, and Type 2 diabetes. Physical exercise is also linked to a decrease in the risk factors for dementia. Exercising the brain is correlated to healthy aging as well. It is linked

to physical mobility, stimulates our neural pathways, increases the quality of life, helps you stay connected to community and to stay independent. It can promote personal development and sustainability. By keeping our minds active we can share ideas, develop our thinking skills, and improve our memories. Many brain exercise activities can be social such as playing a game with other people (bridge, anyone?) or participating in a book club. Being isolated for a senior, it has been said, is as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. But how do we get the physical exercise we need when our province has been experiencing heat wave after heat wave?

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The heat waves have posed serious health and safety issues for seniors and, in fact, caused many heat-related deaths in the seniors’ population. In the worst of the heat, it has been advisable to keep abreast of simple heat relief steps such as staying hydrated and cool, dressing for the weather, avoiding the direct sun, finding air-conditioned spaces like libraries, community, and recreation centres to hang out in, or mist cooling centres stationed across our region, and curtailing some of your physical activities outdoors unless you choose the early morning. However, getting exercise is important even in this weather. So, you could try getting out for

walk which might mean getting up a little earlier or you could try going to the air conditioned indoor shopping centre for a mall walk. I walked around the Maplewood Mud Flats

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Buying a used vehicle may sound intimidating at first, but purchasing from a reputable licensed dealer is the first step. Make sure you see the Carfax and safety/mechanical report. Ask about warranty and finance options. Most reputable dealers will offer credit to customers regardless of their credit history. Check out the dealers online reviews and see what other customers are saying about their experience, so you feel comfortable with that dealership.

Dry mouth, known as xerostomia, results from inadequate production and flow of saliva into the mouth. Xerostomia is not a disease, but it can be a symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect of certain medications. Saliva is essential to healthy gums and teeth. Saliva helps maintain a balanced oral PH and has antimicrobial properties. Hence, saliva helps prevent cavities by neutralizing the acids produced by bacteria and by limiting bacterial growth. Therefore, individuals with dry mouth are at higher risk for cavities, gum disease, mouth sores and bad breath. If you have xerostomia, the first goal should be to identify the cause. If the cause cannot be eliminated, dry mouth can be alleviated with saliva substitutes, sugar free gums and regular water intake. Good dental hygiene is crucial to prevent decay and worsening gum disease. Ask your dentist if you have concerns.

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.

Nick Kabani Founder/President

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How do I choose the right colors for my home? 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. Book a MDD color consultation today for your home’s color makeover.

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How do you assist buyers when representing them for a strata purchase?

When I am asked to assist buyers with their condo and townhouse purchases, I ensure they are pre-qualified with their bank / mortgage broker. This ensures that they are able to consider properties that are in their price range that they can afford comfortably. Also, I always recommend that the buyer read over the strata’s bylaws, rules and regulations and minutes prior to offering, as this way they are familiar with the building that they are considering investing in. Depreciation Report’s are a helpful tool for obtaining a clear understanding of the financial part, seeing what areas of the building are needing maintenance, and planning on a budget for down the road that the buyer may be required to contribute to.

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The design consultation enables us to get to know you and your project needs, budget and timeline. Our initial meeting will usually be at the client site or via skype for our online customers. It is geared towards helping us better understand your space and how we can incorporate your needs and wants in the design. It may consist of gathering measurements and acquiring photos of your space. Consultation fee will be credited toward your first payment if you sign with us within 10 days. DESIGN CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT After the initial consultation/meeting, if you wish to proceed with our services, we will work on your scope of work as discussed. We will then start work on developing the design for the project. This may include, but is not limited to preliminary drawings, coming up with a color scheme for your space or working on a floor plan layout. CLIENT DESIGN REVIEW

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Once the design concept is completed it will be either emailed to you for your review or we shall set up an appointment to go through it with you for approval. If you prefer to take us on to complete and execute your design we will be delighted to do so, or you may choose at this point to implement the design on your own.

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QUOTE/ESTIMATE FOR PROJECT If you choose for us to carry out your design, we will work out a detailed quote for you including material and labor cost for the project. We will then provide you with an estimated timeline for your project. We will go through the quote and timeline with you and once they are approved and signed off, we can then start off with your project.

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Based on the design drawn up for you, if you wish for us to pick out products that we believe would suit and look great in your space, you can hire us for this service. You would provide us with a shopping budget and we would source products within your budget. Once these items are approved, we can go ahead and order the products for you and arrange shipment and also be present for the install.

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You talk about regulating the industry a lot… I agree but can you tell me more about that?

How to encourage an elderly person to bathe or shower?

Absolutely! Currently, there are no rules or standards set by any governing body in dog training, dog walking, dog daycares etc. Harmful, unethical practices like the use of force, fear & intimidation are often used to manage or train dogs. The damage that is done to our animals in this way is immense, and for consumers.. this can be a tough space to navigate. Technically, we’re all making up our own rules. Many companies (including ours) invest time & money into education and to belong to different organizations declaring our commitment to using non-invasive / nonaversive training and handling methods. Your best bet? Look for some sort of commitment to science based training (“R+”), and ask questions like “what happens if my dog does something ‘wrong’? And go with your gut!

Broaching the subject of bad bathing habits is a sensitive matter. Fears about falling in the bath or seeming incapable of self-care can motivate a contrary reaction. If the person does wash sometimes, compliment the behaviour. Say something like “That shampoo really made your hair look nice.” Overall, be positive. Don’t give commands like “You need to wash!” Instead, try “I think a spa day would make you feel good.” Ask the person’s doctor to emphasize regular bathing. A doctor’s order can carry more weight than a family member’s suggestion. A doctor might also detect problems that are interfering with washing, like reduced mobility. Install bathing aids, like a handheld sprayer, bathing chair, and grab bars.

How can you beat the heat?

With all the heat, it is appropriate issue a reminder, dogs suffer more from the heat than we do. Can you imagine walking on the blazing hot ground in your bare feet? How about being locked in a car at 50 degrees celsius (120 for the older crowd), even with windows down a bit? Or wearing a fur coat in the summer? Sassy, my 18 year old rescue, loves being in the kitchen sink with cool water running over her, with no soap involved. (cuz then it is bath)! Her bowl is full of fresh water in her daily washed dish. On returning from a brief walk, her paws are wiped with the wet cloth, cuz a girl gotta go! We pick areas that have lots of grass, like our local doggy park. Stay safe. Amoré Pet Foods, 4540 Hastings Street, Burnaby. Check us out on the web amorepetfoods.com or visit our store and check out our FREE tasting bar.

At times, seniors having dementia or fear of falling require physical assistance. In such cases, hire a home care company that will provide an experienced caregiver to promote safe bathing and showering.

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A20 THURSDAY, August 26, 2021 • New West Record

Arts & Entertainment ly-friendly tale of Ferdinand.They’re free, but save your spots online. See www.tinyurl.com/ NWSpecialEvents2021.

5 ARTY THINGS TO DO

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The end-of-summer countdown is really on now – especially for those with children returning to school after Labour Day weekend. So get out there and enjoy a last blast of all the arty fun happening in the city. Some highlights over the next couple of weeks: CONCERTS IN QUEEN’S PARK Its July concert series at the Queen’s Park farm was a hit, so the Arts Council of New Westminster decided to bring the music back by popular demand. There’s one more concert coming up: on Saturday, Aug. 28, you can enjoy the country-rock stylings of Antonio Larosa.The concert’s free, but you need to sign up ahead as per

COVID-19 protocols. (See www.tinyurl.com/NWSpe cialEvents2021 – click the Special Events tab.) TIME PASSAGES While you’re in Queen’s Park, why not swing by the Gallery at Queen’s Park to check out the final few days of the show by photographer Wade Comer? Time Passages, an exhibition of long-exposure photographs, is on at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s gallery until Aug. 29.The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.You can find it in Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park (by the bandshell). See www. acnw.ca/gallery for more on the show, or www.wa decomer.com for more on the artist.

Live music: Tissa Rahim will be performing at Westminster Pier Park. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

OUTDOOR MOVIES Nothing says summer quite like an outdoor movie, and the City of New Westminster is rising to the occasion once again.The city’s outdoor movie series has two more

screenings in September, both at the Queen’s Park Stadium starting at 8 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, you can catch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.Then, on Wednesday, Sept. 15, wind up the season with the fami-

HOUSE OF COMEDY If you could use a laugh – and, let’s face it, who couldn’t use a laugh right about now? – then you may want to wander on down to Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy (530 Columbia St.). You can take in Triple Threat Tuesdays every Tuesday night, where you can catch seasoned veterans trying out new material and new comics fine-tuning their work in front of a live audience.With $5 food and drink specials and $5 tickets, it’s an affordable night out. Then, of course, the club hosts a raft of mainstage shows (upcoming performers are Adam Hunter from Sept. 2 to 5 and Craig Conant from Sept. 9 to 12). Plus, there are extra features like Old

But Not Restless (Sept. 3, 8:30 p.m. in The Attic) and Funny Under Construction, featuring 15 comics fresh off a five-week comedy boot camp (Sept. 4, 8 p.m. in The Attic). Check out bc.houseofcomedy.net for listings and tickets. MUSIC BY THE RIVER If you haven’t made it down to Westminster Pier Park for this popular outdoor concert series, then tonight (Thursday, Aug. 26) marks your last chance. Catch Tissa Rahim, billed as “an R&B songstress with Middle Eastern flair,” accompanied by Alvin Brendan. Take your chairs, blankets, food and beverages (yes, alcohol is allowed) and make an evening of it on the festival lawn. Music runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Do you have an event for the Must-Do List? Email Julie MacLellan, jmaclel lan@newwestrecord.ca.

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Free concert under the big tent with The Whiskey Dicks, Tartan Run & Piper’s in the Park.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 Piping, Caber Tossing, Stage Performances, Children’s Activities, Massed Pipe Bands, Whisky School, Live Celtic Music, Food Vendors.

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HARKNESS, Carole Margaret Carole Margaret Harkness, born May 12, 1946 passed on August 16, 2021. Carole was born in Calgary, AB., and raised in Medicine Hat until she was 5, when they moved to New Westminster. Carole lost her fight with cancer after 5 long years. She will be greatly missed by her husband John of 49 years, son Brodie (Melissa), grandchildren Isabelle and Hudson, brother Dennis Tennant, niece Jessica and nephews Andrew and Solomon. Carole was predeceased by her parents, her brother Barry and niece Lindsay Tennant. She was a proud Grandma and enjoyed being a part of their activities. The sport she loved most was hockey and her hobby was cross-stitch, but most of all was family events and gatherings. I would like to thank the staff in the Oncology Dept. at RCH. Also I would like to thank Royal City Naturopath Clinic, and above all the staff at St. Michaels Hospice in Burnaby. There will be a small family celebration of life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Michaels Hospice in Burnaby. https://stmichaels.bc.ca/donations

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Geraldine is survived by two daughters; Lynne Knoblauch and Shirley Render, and by 3 sons; Jim Mercer, Rob Mercer, and Ron Mercer. She is preceded in death by her husband Ray Mercer, and eldest daughter Joyce Veitch. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Geraldine’s funeral is scheduled to start at 10:00 am., Saturday August 28th at Shiloh Church in New Westminster, with a small reception to follow starting at 11:00 at the adjoining hall. Recognizing concerns about the ongoing COVID pandemic, there may be a need to limit attendance to both the church service and the reception, at which mask and hygiene protocols are mandatory. There are remote viewing/participation options. The church service will be live streamed online (one way, not interactive) at 10:00 by using the link; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWiQTKKI1P50CqknskkQrg, and for the reception Zoom conferencing will be available for remote viewers using the link https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82291370150?pwd=d EtkbFo5Z003cEw4dkRUYys0aGJZdz09 Meeting ID: 822 9137 0150 Passcode: RR722j If you have any concerns, please contact Jim Mercer at 604 803-1707 (no solicitors or agents please)

HARDING, Howard E. June 27, 1939 − August 10, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Howard Harding. Son to Herbert Edmund Harding & Hilda May Harding nee Tidman, Howard was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario. He spent most of his life living in Burnaby, BC where he worked at Core−Mark International for many years. Howard attended KCVI in Kingston, 1960 and Carlton University in Ottawa, 1963. Along with his 3 brothers, he was a newspaper boy for the Whig Standard and played the trumpet in the Salvation Army Boys Band. He played hockey in full gear, taking risks when needed. He was awarded two broken arms for his prowess on the bicycle. He swam everyday and chatted with everyone poolside. He could venture fearlessly among strangers and pick the best of them to be his friends. During his retirement he lived the good life, traveling extensively throughout the world and always ensuring he was photographed on each trip enjoying his favourite beverage in front of a local pub or on board a cruise ship. Howard is survived by his 3 brothers Douglas (Siu), David, Wayne (Margaret), and his niece and nephews Nadine, Adrian, Darren, Ron, Mathew, Garth and Philip. We invite his friends to celebrate his life by raising a glass and remembering the good times. In lieu of a ceremony, Howard asks that you donate to the Family Services Branch, Salvation Army Kingston.

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A22 THURSDAY, August 26, 2021 • New West Record GARAGE RENTAL SALES CURRENT • VINTAGE & ANTIQUE Garage Sale

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