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New West sets out $167M capital budget

Spending includes some projects that were delayed by COVID-19

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Construction of təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre and work on Massey Theatre are among the big drivers in NewWestminster’s proposed $167.1-million capital budget.

At an Oct. 4 workshop, finance director HarjiVarn said next year’s proposed capital budget includes $120 million for new projects that will start in 2022 and will span over two years, as well as $47.1 million that will carry over from 2021.

“The unexpected fourth wave of our COVID pandemic has impacted and continues to impact,” she explained. “We had originally thought we would be spending about $122.8 million, and we are now forecasting $75.5 million will be spent by year-end.

This is largely impacted by the global supply chain disruptions that are really leading to longer lead times in commodities,

which is impacting the ability to deliver all projects.”

A report to council stated that issues related to the pandemic include a rise in commodity prices (5% to 30% compared to a more normal 2% to 8% increase) and longer lead times for manufacturing (six or more months for the delivery of vehicles and six to 12 months for the delivery of electric meters).

The report also noted some manufacturing facilities shut down because of COVID. At the Oct. 4 capital budget workshop, staff gave an overview of some of the city’s accomplishments in 2021 and a snapshot of capital plans for 2022, showing how they’re linked to council’s strategic priorities.

MAKERS OF NEW WEST, UNITE:

Whether you want to get an early start on your Christmas shopping or whether you just love artisan markets, be sure to set some time aside to visit River Market this weekend.

The fall edition of the New West Craft market returns on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. And there’s extra arty fun in store for visitors this weekend, since it also happens to be the weekend of the New West Cultural Crawl.

All over town, you can enjoy open visits to arts and cultural venues on Saturday and Sunday. Check out page 9 of this edition for all the details you need to get started.

HOW IT BREAKS DOWN The $167.1-million capital budget includes: $50.7 million for the təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre; Continued on page 3

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City Canada Games Pool reopening still uncertain Mechanical issues and flooding in an underground vault forced the closure of the pool late last month Theresa McManus

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Mechanical issues related to a relocated drainage system have forced the closure of Canada Games Pool – and details are still a bit murky about when it will reopen.

The City of NewWestminster has announced the current closure of the pool and fitness centre will continue until at least Oct. 31.The city expects to share more updates at the end of the month.

“Obviously it’s disappointing that we have had to close the Canada Games Pool because we recognize how important and well-used it is to the community,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “The problems we are facing are directly related to the major construction going on right next door with the replacement of the aquatic centre. Ultimately we had to relocate the drainage system for the pool, and unfortunately that system failed the last time we had a heavy rainfall.”

According to the city, recent heavy rains revealed a deficiency in the recently relocated drainage system that collects roof, surface, ground, pool dis-

charge and sanitary water.

This deficiency has caused flooding in critical mechanical areas of the pool, disabling electric motors that circulate, treat and clean the pool water and circulate domestic hot water throughout the building.

“What has become apparent to us is that system is not able to handle the volume of water that is going through it,” said Dean Gibson, the city’s director of parks and recreation.

“As a result, water is backing up into a vault that’s located below grade, below the ground level.”

Without hot water, he said, the facility is unable to sustain appropriate health and cleaning standards.

Gibson said the city appreciates the patience of those who have been impacted by the closure.

“We are doing our absolute best that we can, with all the people that can bring their expertise and knowledge to the project itself, to get this resolved and put back on track,” he said. “We fully appreciate this is our only aquatic venue in the community, so, when it’s closed, that option isn’t readily available or our residents.We

POOL PROBLEMS: The Canada Games Pool, seen here next to construction of the adjacent təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, is still closed as the city works to resolve mechanical and flooding issues. PHOTO JULIE MACLELLAN want to be back in operation as much as any resident in our community does.”

Gibson said the first flooding incident occurred earlier in September, when the city had to delay the reopening of the pool, after its regular maintenance shutdown, by a couple of days. At that time, he said the city and the contractor “didn’t have enough

pieces of the puzzle” to be able to determine the source of the flooding.

Heavy rains later in September caused flooding in the vault that forced the facility to be closed.

Cote said the city is confident it’s found the solution needed to reopen the pool but is now playing the “waiting game” until specialized parts arrive and the repairs can be done.

“Like anyone in construction knows, getting specialized parts is taking even longer than in normal periods,” he told the Record. “Our teams are optimistic that they have found a solution and a path forward, but it’s about getting the right parts in place to implement that solution and be able to open the pool safely.”

Some swimming lessons have been cancelled while others are tentatively expected to proceed.The city will contact all registered program users and rental groups to advise them of their program status.

Cote did not have details on the cost of repairs but said the work would likely be funded through a maintenance reserve.

New West set to consider 2022 budget in November

Continued from page 1 $21.1 million for the Queensborough substation; $10 million for automated electrical meters; $7.3 million for vehicles and equipment; $6.7 million for cycling and greenways; and $5.5 million for water main replacement.

It also includes $4.1 million for Massey Theatre; $4 million for sewer separation; $4 million for facilities; $3.7 million for paving/roads; $2.3 million for IT projects; $2 million for land purchases; $2 million for the Sapperton District

Energy project; $1 million for fuel tanks; $500,000 for child care; $300,000 million for Anvil Centre; and $100,000 million for the library.

Council previously approved the 2021 to 2025 capital plan, which mapped out a plan to spend $470.8 million over five years.The city plans to acquire $152 million in new debt between 2021 and 2025, including $71 million in 2022, to support its capital plans.

“As we deliver the much-needed critical cap-

ital works, we are responsibly monitoring our financial pressures that will result,”Varn said. “At the same time, we are taking action to manage through a new economy where the property tax system is not only taking care of municipal infrastructure responsibility, but it’s also having to stretch and help solve the housing, climate, mental health and opioid crises.”

BUDGET ALIGNS WITH STRATEGIC PLAN Mayor Jonathan Cote

said the capital budget aligns closely to council’s strategic plan, so there weren’t any surprises with what’s proposed. He said capital budgets are the result of long-term planning that eventually becomes investments in the community.

“I think we also have to recognize we have two major capital projects – the təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic Centre and also the Massey Theatre, which are going to be very large capital projects that are going to be major drivers,” he said.

“Although we have been talking about and planning those projects, they are now finally becoming a part of the capital budget.

I think that’s largely what’s driving some of the particularly bigger numbers that we are looking at here.”

Lisa Spitale, the city’s chief administrative officer, said staff will report back on some questions raised by council, including information about out-of-school-care in Queensborough, debt levels, replenishment of reserves, funding for the af-

fordable housing reserve, revenue-generation ideas and livability issues in the downtown.

On Nov. 1, council will have a workshop that focuses on the operating budget and the utility rates. It’s anticipated council will consider a draft 2022 budget and five-year financial plan at a Nov. 15 workshop.

“We are committed to a best practice of trying to finish the entire budget by the end of year,” Spitale said.

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CITYPAGE THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS IN OUR CITY

POLICE WARN OF INCREASE OF THEFT FROM AUTOS FROM INSIDE PARKADES Some people get a false sense of security when they park their car inside a parkade. While the locking door and walls of a parkade is another layer of protection against theft from auto, it is not a guarantee. Criminals in New Westminster are making a concerted effort to sneak into or forcibly break into parkades. This increase has prompted the NWPD to warn all residents who use parkades in the Downtown and Queensborough neighbourhoods to remove all valuables from their vehicles. If a thief doesn’t see anything in your vehicle, chances are likely they will move on. NWPD are directing resources to address this increase, but we need your help. Please share this warning with friends and family.

If you see people acting suspiciously outside your parkade please call our nonemergency line at 604-525-5411. If you witness people actively breaking into vehicles please call 9-1-1.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER FOR A CITY COMMITTEE The City of New Westminster welcomes you to join one of our committees in 2022! Joining a committee provides great experience, connections to the community, and a chance to offer your perspective on key City decisions.

There is a virtual information session on October 27, 2021.

To register to attend the information session, please email committees@ newwestcity.ca.

To see vacancies and to apply online, visit www.newwestcity.ca/committees.

We welcome applications that reflect the diversity of our community: women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our committees.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, October 14 7:00 pm Victoria Hill & Ginger Drive Residents Association AGM Email contact@vhgdra.ca to register

Monday, October 18 12:00 pm Open Council Workshop 6:00 pm City Council Meeting Council meetings held electronically and open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City Hall

FALL TREE SALE Our Fall Tree Sale is now open! This program offers residents of New Westminster the opportunity to buy a tree to plant at their residence at a reduced cost. This is an important partnership for the City and residents to work together and reach the goal of a 27% canopy coverage within the city.

Tree purchases can be picked up anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 am on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in the north parking lot of City Hall. Please enter City Hall from Fourth Street only.

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ALCOHOL IN PARKS PILOT FEEDBACK Did you enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer in a New West park this summer?

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REBATES FOR HOME ENERGY UPGRADES

UPTOWN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION:

Energy Save New West’s 2021 fall campaign has officially started!

Our community survey closes October 17th! Don’t forget to take the survey found on Be Heard and have your say in the final design for Rotary Crosstown Greenway improvements and the routing options for the New Westminster Secondary School Connector. www.beheardnewwest.ca/uptowncycling

With the federal, provincial and municipal energy programs, you can now access up to $21,000 in stacked rebates for home energy upgrades. Also, don’t forget about our FREE Energy Evaluation! New West’s single-family homeowners will only pay $75 (save over $420!) for a pre-upgrade EnerGuide assessment and get 100% of your energy assessment cost reimbursed in rebates. Check out our campaign pamphlet inside your utility bills for more rebate/incentive options!

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Our newest facility, Queen’s Park Sportsplex, is now open for drop-in sports including soccer, Pickleball, badminton, youth & adult basketball! No registration required!

LEAF CLEARING TIPS

Find the schedule in the sports drop-in brochure at newwestcity.ca/ brochures or check out our online schedule at newwestcity.ca/dropin.

It’s that time of year when beautiful fall leaves cover our sidewalks and streets.

When clearing in front of your home or business, please ensure you do not sweep or blow leaves onto the street. Gather them up and place them inside your greens bin. If you have extra materials, fill up your cart first, then put any extra yard waste into kraft paper bags and place them 1 metre from your cart on greens collection day for pickup. Don’t forget to keep those drainage grates clear as well to prevent flooding. Thank you!

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS BROCHURE We’ve planned some spooky activities and events for all ages! Bake creepy cookies, join us for a scary skate or go on a cemetery tour! There is something for everyone. Registration is open.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND

CANADA GAMES POOL UPDATE

Due to mechanical issues, Canada Games Pool remains closed. All swimming and fitness services are cancelled until at least October 31. Further updates will be provided at the end of October.

All registered program users and rental groups will be contacted directly and advised on their program status as soon as possible. Set 1 of registered swimming lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays have been cancelled entirely.

Set 2 of registered swimming lessons on Tuesday and Thursdays is tentatively expected to proceed. The scheduled start date will be confirmed with lesson registrants by phone.

Fitness centre users are encouraged to use alternate fitness facilities at Queensborough Community Centre or the New West Youth Centre (11-18 years).

Crews are working to resolve the issue and reopen the facility as soon as possible. We apologize for the service disruption and inconvenience to you. Please continue to visit newwestcity.ca/rec for further updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

PUBLIC NOTICE Section 227 of the Community Charter requires Council to provide Public Notice of Proposed Bylaw 8280, 2021 being a bylaw to grant a permissive property tax exemption to the following properties for the 2022 property taxation year.

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Civic

Proposed Exemption

Statutory Authority

Estimate of taxes 2022 2023 2024

01051000 811 Royal Ave

Simon Fraser Society for Community Living

224(2)(a) 92,200 95,900 99,700

03466000 318 Keary St

Sapperton Old Age Pensions Association

224(2)(a)

12,800 13,300 13,800

01613501

236 Ross Dr

Kolumbia Inn Daycare Soceity

224(2)(a)

3,200

00111100

788 Quayside Dr

The Fraser River Discovery Centre

224(2)(a) 36,500 38,000 39,500

01441001

509 St. George St

Honour House Society

224(2)(a)

Massey Theatre Society Lease of the Massey Theatre and Complex located at 735 Eighth Street Pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter and in accordance with Section 94, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice of its intention, once the property is transferred to the City, to lease to Massey Theatre Society a portion of the property located at 735 Eighth Street. The lease will be for the purpose of operating a performing arts theatre and complex. The term of the lease will be twenty-five (25) years. The Lessee will pay $1.00 annually as part of the Lease, and is responsible for direct operational and organizational expenses to deliver programs and services.

For more information regarding the lease, please contact Manager of Community Arts and Theatre Todd Ayotte at 604-515-3822 or tayotte@newwestcity.ca.

Jacque Killawee City Clerk

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 6910, 2004

3,300 3,400

16,900 17,600 18,300

05873100 portion of Queen’s Park

Air Cadets Training 224(2)(b) - 513 Hornet Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

5,000

5,200 5,400

09206100 portion of Moody Park

New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club

224(2)(b)

21,700 22,600 23,500

00853100 portion of Tipperary Park New Westminter Tennis Club

224(2)(b)

4,500

05873150 portion of Queen’s Park

Vagabond Players

224(2)(b)

7,100

7,400

7,700

09206101 portion of Moody Park

New Westminster Amateur Radio Club

224(2)(b)

1,900

2,000

2,100

05873103 portion of Queen’s Park

Arts Council of New Westminster

224(2)(b)

4,900

5,100 5,300

05873102 portion of Queen’s Park

Queens Park Preschool Society

224(2)(b)

2,000

2,100 2,200

05090000 Tenth Ave East

GVRD - water reservoir tennis courts

224(2)(b)

8,200

8,500 8,800

04317000 portion of Queen’s Park

Royal City Curling Club

224(2)(b) 29,700 30,900 32,100

4,700 4,900

Section 224 of the Community Charter does not require notice of exemptions provided under section 224(2)(f) [buildings for public worship] and section 224(2) (h)[seniors’ homes, hospitals or private schools].

For information about the proposed bylaw, please call 604-527-4606.

The Council of the City of New Westminster intends to amend the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 6910, 2004.

Council will consider changes to: • Allow for fully electronic meetings • Add definitions; • Add provisions for electronic and hybrid meetings of Council, committees, and commissions; • Revise the order of the agenda, modernize language, and link to other city policies as approved by Council in the Spring of 2021; • Correct the language with regard to revising a bylaw when it is at third reading; • Attach guidelines for respectful language for speakers and written comments; and • Miscellaneous changes.

Copies of the bylaw amendment and a red-line version of the bylaw are available on the Public Notices page of City’s website beginning Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

Council will consider adoption of the changes to the bylaw at the City Council meeting on October 18.

Comments regarding this matter can be forwarded in writing to Legislative Services, by mail, fax (604-527-4594) or email (clerks@newwestcity.ca).

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Opinion MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Topic: Should vaccines be mandatory for teachers?

The issue that most clearly shows a fundamental difference between the current version of an NDP government and the 1990s version of an NDP government comes to the front of the legislature every Wednesday afternoon.

A small knot of people gathers to protest the logging of old growth timber, particularly in the nearby Fairy Creek area.

When the legislature resumed sitting last week, a larger crowd of about 125 people protesting the same logging blocked all but one of the entrances to the legislature itself. It was essentially a non-event as MLAs, staff and visitors came and went through the main door throughout the day.The NDP cabinet met that day, the legislature conducted its business as usual, and the protesters shrunk in number throughout the afternoon.

By 6:30, it was all over and everyone went home.

This is all in stark contrast to the environmentalists protesting logging practices under the NDP government of the 1990s.

The so-called “War of theWoods” in Clayoquot Sound onVancouver Island saw mass arrests, thousands of people protesting regularly at the legislature (they actually broke through security during the reading of a Throne Speech, stormed into the legislature upper rotunda, broke a guard’s hip and smashed the plateglass window on the front door of the chamber).

Back then, the NDP government found itself hitting the panic button over and over again as the protests continued. Members of the caucus were upset about all the arrests and the party was worried it was losing many of its traditional supporters.

The NDP government back then was constantly on the defensive when it came to fighting with the

“Considering schools could turn into superspreader events, anyone working with the public should have all of their vaccines up to date including COVID.This is a stupid question.”

Fairy Creek is no War of the Woods

environmental movement.

This is simply not happening today.The current NDP government has offered a collective shrug to the Fairy Creek protesters.

A giant “meh.”

Even though more than 1,000 people have been arrested (that is more than the number of arrests at Clayoquot Sound) for defying an injunction against the protests in the forests, it has had little impact on the NDP government.

Aside from agreeing to defer the logging of some old growth timber, the government has had little response to the ongoing protest, other than Premier John Horgan regularly telling protesters to leave the area and to respect the local First Nations’ territory.

That brings us to the key difference between the 1990s and the present day.

The Horgan government has formally enshrined into law the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which greatly enhances First Nations’ rights.

Fairy Creek is the traditional territory of the Pacheedaht First Nations, and it strongly supports local logging operations. Six times the Pacheedaht have asked the protesters to leave, including on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Each request has been refused.

Unlike its 1990s predecessor, the NDP government has put First Nations’ rights at the top of its priority list, well above any well-funded environmental protest campaign.

As a result, unless the Pacheedaht change their position (highly unlikely) the NDP government will remain steadfast in its support for the current position, no matter how many of thoseWednesday afternoon gatherings occur.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

“But hey, let’s allow pro-athletes into the country unvaxxed. It makes zero sense. Since when did we allow others to decide what goes into our body?”

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They said two officers wrestled the suspect to the ground while another two stood guard with their weapons drawn. After subduing the suspect, police found a pellet gun the man had reportedly been taking to Columbia Street for repairs.The man was later released with no charges laid.

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Letters

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How can I pay for parking in NewWest?

Editor: An open letter to the City of New Westminster: I am a senior living in Queensborough and frequent the downtown area to shop and go to the movies.

The city parking payment information says there are four ways to pay for parking in New Westminster: either coins in parking meters and digital parking meters, or credit cards in digital meters or with mobile parking apps.

None of the coin meters or digital meters I have found in New Westminster take coins.

They also do not accept the Interac Visa debit card. The mobile parking app also does not accept the Visa/debit card.

Therefore, I cannot park anywhere in New Westminster where there is a parking meter.

Considering I live here, this is ridiculous. I can’t even go to the bank.

Most other areas outside of New Westminster, the meters take coins, and if they don’t, I can set up the mobile app on my phone using my Visa/debit card.

Please explain why the city parking policy does not accept coins even though your website says you do. Also, you need to update your parking app so that Visa/debit is accepted.

I don’t plan on applying for a credit card just to pay for parking in New Westminster. If your information says you accept coins, then why are all the meters blocked from accepting coins?

Gerald Hill, New Westminster

School board ‘offside’ Editor: The New Westminster school board is really offside in our society.

They kicked the police out of our schools even after a petition by parents was submitted to them and was totally against that move.

Recently, they decided that masks in school were not necessary, again after hearing (if they were listening) that Vancouver, Surrey and other municipalities said yes to masks.

Fortunately for us, Dr. Bonnie Henry subsequently overruled our school board by making masks mandatory in schools provincewide (for younger grades).

I believe that the citizens of New Westminster don’t pay enough attention on school board candidates during our elections.

Maybe these recent stupid decisions will resonate with voters in the next election. We can only hope so, as our kids still are our greatest asset and must be protected.

Bill Davis, New Westminster

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Arts & Entertainment New West Cultural Crawl returns this weekend Whether you’re an art aficionado or a newbie to the world of art, the New West Cultural Crawl is beckoning.

The 18th annual New West Cultural Crawl is set for Oct. 16 and 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

“Art connects us,” said Cultural Crawl coordinator Laura Grady in a press release. “In a time of continued distance and isolation, art offers a shared experience. Art brings us together – even when we are six feet apart. I am thrilled that the New West Cultural Crawl is going ahead as planned.This event has the opportunity to be a source of joy, comfort and rejuvenation.”

Stretched across five neighbourhoods in New Westminster, the Cultural Crawl takes visitors on a self-guided tour of studio spaces, civic art venues and galleries. From pottery to jewelry artists and acrylic painters to photographers, each crawl stop offers something new.

The event includes a number of public spaces, such as Anvil Centre, River Market and Van Dop Gallery, and it also gives visitors a chance to take a peek into private home studios and visit with local artists, both professional and emerging, in the spaces where they live and work.

The tour is family-friendly and open to all ages.

Crawl organizers note each venue and artist participating in the crawl has been updated on all health and safety protocols, as determined by the provincial government and B.C. health authorities.

Visitors can expect standard COVID-19 procedures including hand sanitizer, mask wearing and social distancing. Civic venues require pre-booking.

This year’s Cultural Crawl guidebook has gone digital so visitors can easily plan their tour from their phone or computer.

You can find it, and all the details, at www.newwestculturalcrawl.com.

– Julie MacLellan

What’s up? Here are a few weekend highlights ANVIL CENTRE The Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with artists on the third and fourth floors.

The Community Art Gallery will also be open with the New West Artists’ exhibition Art As Music:A Song In My Heart.You can also visit with the city’s poet laureate, Elliott Slinn, between 1 and 4 p.m. both days while he writes on-the-spot poetry.

“I want to break down the barriers of poetry, and deliver it to you in the moment, charged with emotion,” Slinn wrote. “I’ll write an onthe-spot poem for you through a conversation.”

VAN DOP GALLERY The Sapperton gallery (421 Richmond St.) features new works by Lanta Meng, Rodrigo Sarrat-Cave, Iris Mes-Low, Leanne M. Christie, Susan Greig and Fred Sharp, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

RIVER MARKET River Market (810 Quayside Dr.) will feature work by New West Artists, plus another edition of the New West Craft artisan market.You can also visit Pottery Works Studio.

QUEENSBOROUGH Enjoy artwork by more than 20 members of Artists in the Boro, on display at the Queensborough Community Centre’s atrium and Port Royal Room (920 Ewen Ave.).

GALLERY AT QUEEN’S PARK Check out a special Best of the Crawl exhibition at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s gallery in Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park. See www.acnw.ca.

WORDSMITH: New Westminster’s poet laureate, Elliott Slinn, will be writing on-the-

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“We’re all done Dee Beattie in with collective cations of implementing a trustee with this. I’m exagreements. vaccine mandate. hausted; I think Trustee Maya RobertWeston, the diseverybody else is,” she said. Russell suggested the trict’s executive director of “I can only imagine being board go along with the human resources, noted a parent who has a child staff recommendation to the landscape around who is not vaccinated yet.” wait until provincial guidmandatory vaccinations She suggested ance is available. But she has been shiftthe board instead said that doesn’t necesing rapidly since agree to adopt a sarily have to be at the trustees made mandatory vacnext operations committhat recommencination policy as tee meeting, if that infordation at a speof Nov. 30, which mation is available sooner cial meeting on would give it than Nov. 9.

Oct. 1. time to adjust as She, too, stressed the Since that time, needed following need for action as soon as Weston noted, the release of the possible.

Education Minprovincial guide“I am concerned with ister Jennifer Danielle Connelly lines. the rising COVID numWhiteside has an- trustee “I hope in that bers among children. I nounced that the time the provam concerned that we do ministry, together with the ince comes in and does the whatever we can do,” she B.C. Public School Emright thing,” she said. said. ployers’ Association, is Connelly said “I am a pasconvening a provincial adPremier John sionate supporter visory committee to conHorgan’s refusal of vaccination, sider a “coordinated apand I would hope proach” to the issue and to to implement that everybody provide boards with a tem- a provincewide mandate has put can put on their plate to guide mandatory big-person pants vaccination policies in their school boards in a “really difficult and roll up their school districts. position.” sleeves and get Weston said that docu“What I see is a their shot.” ment will be built on the passing of the fiTrustees most “diligent” and “comMaya Russell agreed to revisit prehensive” legal opinions, nancial responsi- trustee bility and burden, the issue when with input from a stakeand that is deplorable to staff can provide an update holders group, and he told me,” she said. in regards to the provintrustees it’s in the best inOther trustees, however, cial committee guidelines, terests of all school districts sounded a cautionary note either at the Nov. 9 operto wait to see that docuabout moving ahead in ations committee meeting ment. advance of the provincial or at a special board meetHe suggested the board guidance. ing called before that, if the should revisit the issue at “I am totally in favour provincial information beits next operations comof mandating this vaccine, comes available sooner. mittee meeting Nov. 9.

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HOMELESSNESS ACTION WEEK WHAT’S HAPPENING? The City of NewWestminster has proclaimed this week (Oct. 10 to 16) as Homelessness Action Week.

everyone is relying on donations now for funding and food so we are going to do another food drive as part of (Homelessness ActionWeek).”

HOW HAS COVID PLAYED A ROLE IN HOMELESSNESS? The city’s proclamation says COVID-19 has had an “enormous impact” on those who are homeless and has emphasized the need for more housing supports and a variety of interconnected supports.

In addition, the pandemic has also placed many more people in the community at risk of homelessness because of its financial impacts.

WHAT FOOD ITEMS ARE NEEDED? Whole grain foods like oatmeal, high-fibre cereals; quinoa, couscous or barley; pasta and rice; meat (canned tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey); beans/ nuts (canned and dried beans or lentils, nut butters, unsalted nuts); hearty soups and chilis; canned fruit and vegetables (free of added sugar or sodium is preferred) and healthy school snacks.

People are asked not to donate expired foods as they can’t be used, and the hubs have to cover the cost of disposing of those items.

HOW CAN I HELP? The NewWestminster Homelessness Coalition and its member agencies have been supporting the city’s COVID food response since the beginning of the pandemic. Several food and resource hubs were created in neighbourhoods throughout the city.

As part of Homelessness ActionWeek, and in recognition ofWorld Food Day on Oct. 16, community members are encouraged to contribute items to the food hubs.

“Unfortunately, our numbers seem to be going up each week and there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight at the hubs,” homelessness coalition coordinator BetinaWheeler said in an email to the Record. “This past Saturday, the Don’t Go Hungry program alone saw the highest numbers they have ever seen – 170 households (72 were families).

To put this in perspective, the average up until the end of August always sat in the 130s. There is a real need to get quality food into the hubs, and to some of the food programs, as

DO THE HUBS NEED ANYTHING ELSE? Baby supplies (food, formula, diapers and wipes); hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, Depends); and pet foods

are needed. Gift cards are also appreciated –Walmart and grocery store gift cards can be used to purchase specialty items that aren’t available (such as those meeting dietary, religious or cultural needs), and gas cards can support food delivery efforts.

WHERE CAN I DONATE? Donations can be dropped off at the St. Aidan’s food hub at 1320 Seventh Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. (or call 604-836-8400).

To donate to the St. Barnabas food hub at 1010 Fifth Ave., call 604526-6646.To donate to the Holy Trinity food hub at 514 Carnarvon St., email admin@homeless. ca.

Other organizations welcoming food donations include Aunt Leah’s (for youth) at 604-525-1204, and the Lower Mainland Purpose Society – call Ashley at 604-526-2522.

MORE INFO? Contact BetinaWheeler at admin@nwhomeless.ca.

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE HOMELESS IN NEW WEST? A March 2020 count enumerated 41 unsheltered and 82 sheltered homeless people in New Westminster, but officials believe it’s likely an undercount of the true extent

of the unsheltered homeless population because it misses youth and individuals who are couch surfing or living temporarily with family and friends.

WHAT’S THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER DOING TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS? City staff are working on a new homelessness strategy, with the assistance of the NewWestminster Homelessness Coalition Society, the Community Action Network and the UBC School of Community and Regional Planning.

The new strategy is designed to: identify needs and gaps; assist the city and the faith-based and non-profit sector in the applying for grants; facilitate collaboration and partnership building; and prioritize actions and inform advocacy.

WHEN WILL THE STRATEGY BE FINISHED? Phase 1 of the plan (information gathering) is being done from October to December 2021, and Phase 2 (development of the strategy) is running from January to March 2022. Phase 3 (monitoring and evaluation) is targeted to take place from April 2022 onwards.

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Helping out: St. Aidan’s Presbyterian Church is home to one of New Westminster’s food hubs, which have seen increasing demand throughout the pandemic. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER, RECORD FILES

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The city and the Massey Theatre Society are sealing the deal on their commitment to working together to advance the arts in NewWestminster.

On Oct. 4, NewWestminster city council approved in principle a lease and working agreement for the operation of the Massey Theatre and complex. Once the ownership of the land officially transfers from the school district to the city, the city will execute the lease and working agreement with the society.

On behalf of the city, the society will use the Massey Theatre and the adjacent classrooms, band rooms and small gymnasium for arts, cultural and

community uses.

“This has been a really long process for many people; some people way longer than me,” said Coun. Mary Trentadue, a member of the Massey Theatre working group.

“We are not completely finished yet, but we are getting extremely close now. I really just want to thank all of the staff at the city who have worked tirelessly to bring this forward in a way I think we can really feel proud of.”

A staff report stated a 25-year lease term has been established in order to provide operational stability, to demonstrate shared commitment to the long-term vision for the theatre and complex, and to allow the Massey Theatre Society to leverage contributions from other

levels of government so it can continue to invest in specialized infrastructure and equipment.

Lynn Radbourne, chair of the Massey Theatre board of directors, said she’s pleased the city and the society were able to come to an agreement after all the hard work that’s been done by the society to run the theatre.

“We look forward to it for many, many years to come,” she said. “The old girl is not ready to close up yet, so enjoy.”

Mayor Jonathan Cote said he’s pleased to be partnering with the theatre.

“Certainly, I am incredibly excited about the opportunities we are going to have as a community to work with that theatre in the future,” he said.

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Arts & Entertainment Find order in the chaos at New Media Gallery’s Assembly Humans have an innate desire to control a world in chaos – and it’s that desire that lies behind the current exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery.

Assembly, featuring works by three international artists, is set to run until Dec. 5 at the gallery,

on the third floor of the Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.).

“A collection of objects, a set of instructions, an archive, a city, a regime, a system.This is the Assembly,” says a press release from the gallery. “We recognize the power of the assembly that works, moves

and thinks together, with apparent order and regularity.There is a potent force in impressions and sounds of order, be they utopian or dystopian. And there can be power in their destruction.”

The exhibition includes work by the Indonesian-born Fiona Tan,

who’s known for her photography, film and video art installations; the U.K.’s Elizabeth Price, winner of the Turner Prize, who’s recognized for her densely layered video and sound works combining appropriated imagery, original music and text; and Switzerland’s Zimoun,

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known for “immersive constructions featuring large collections of identical components and robotic mechanisms that create startling, embodied soundscapes,” as the release notes.

“Art itself can be understood as a desire for order, particularly in the development of systems, rules and organizations,” the release says. “At the same time, creative thought can be a powerful force with the ability to break down ordering systems. And

when the assembly breaks down what follows? Out of the chaotic destruction of order, new orders are swiftly born.”

The exhibition also includes a special performance-based event, Ledi, featuring poet and writer Kim Trainor with musician Hazel Fairbairn. It’s scheduled for Oct. 21, 22 and 23.

For more on the gallery, or to book a visit, see www.newmediagallery.ca.

The City of New Westminster is bundling three separate, but closely related, projects into one review and consultation process in the interest of moving quickly to meet current and near-future funding deadlines, as well as respond more readily to urgent needs in the community. *

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Exploring order: Elizabeth Price’s A Restoration is one of the works in the Assembly exhibition at New Westminster’s New Media Gallery. PHOTO COURTESY NEW MEDIA GALLERY

Artists share work inspired by music The members of New West Artists have been inspired by music – and they’re sharing the results of that inspiration in a new show at the Anvil Centre Community Art Gallery.

Art As Music: A Song in My Heart is on until Oct. 22.The show is the first to run in the Community Art Gallery since the COVID-19 pandemic brought exhibitions to a halt.

It features newly created artwork that was inspired by a favourite song, lyric or piece of music. It includes work by Karen Borody, Alicja Draganska, Selena Drake, Alannah Haynes, Jacky Hosford, Candice James, Kevin Jordan, Robert Jost, Janet Kvammen, Lavana La Brey, Sheila Letwiniuk, Dale Nicol, Eileen Pick,

Julia Schoennagel, Brandi Williams, Anne Zu and Valeriya Zhmak.

New West Artists is a non-profit society with a mission to “inspire, encourage and celebrate visual artists through connection, education and promotion,” as a write-up about the group says.

“They help create a welcoming, inclusive, accepting, creative community by establishing enduring relationships with marginalized voices, artists on the LGBTQ spectrum, non-binary artists, artists of colour, Indigenous artists and disabled artists.”

The Community Art Gallery is on the third floor at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. For info, see www. anvilcentre.com/commu nity-art-gallery.

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Arts & Entertainment Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit comes to Anvil Centre A classic comedy from the golden age of English theatre is coming to the stage in New Westminster.

The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is staging Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, onstage at the Anvil Centre Oct. 21 to 24.

The play is directed by

New Westminster resident Kerri Norris and marks a return to the stage for Ellie King, the company’s founder and artistic director. King is well-known in NewWestminster as the founder of the former Raymond Burr Performing Arts Centre, which op-

erated in the former Columbia Theatre.

This time out, she’ll star as Madame Arcati, a strange medium invited by author Charles Condomine to conduct a séance in order to give him some insight for his next book. Charles gets a

great deal more than he expects when the séance brings an unexpected presence back from the dead – his deceased first wife, Elvira, whose return now threatens Charles’ happy life with his current wife, Ruth.

The play is suitable for

families with older children (12+).

It’s onstage Thursday, Oct. 21; Friday, Oct. 22; and Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 24.

Anvil Centre Theatre is on the third floor at 777

Columbia St. The production is also onstage at the Surrey Arts Centre Oct. 15 and 16.

For full details, see www.rctheatreco.com. For Anvil Centre tickets, see www.ticketsnw.ca.

For Surrey tickets, see tickets.surrey.ca.

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Otherworldly: Ellie King stars in the Royal Canadian Theatre Co. production of Blithe Spirit, onstage at Anvil Centre later this month.

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Dance expresses pandemic emotions New Westminster residents are being invited to dance their way through the pandemic and all its associated emotions.

The New West Hospice Society and the Arts Council of New Westminster are inviting everyone to participate in a community art project called Dance to the End of Love.

“Let’s consider the loss and grief and recognize the uncertainty that people have faced during this pandemic,” said a writeup about the project. “You are invited to bring an embodied expression to these times including passion, whimsy or joy, to New Westminster; to draw the community out of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Between now and Feb-

ruary 2022, you’re invited to film a short video (up to a minute) of yourself engaged in creative movement that can be posted to Instagram.

In the spring of 2022, community submissions will be edited into a longer presentation, accompanied by related programming.

The New Media Gallery is providing programming support.

Check out www.acnw. ca/compassionproject.

WORKSHOP SET On Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., Chris Jung will lead a related workshop in how to produce creative and meaningful videos using your smartphone. Sign up online via www.acnw. ca/compassionproject.

We encourage children ages 5 to 12 to colour and have a conversation about Poppies for a chance to win one of three $25 gift cards. Drop your coloured poppy off at the Legion - 631 Sixth St New Westminster on or before Nov 5th, 2021. All pages will be judged and displayed in the front windows of the legion for the month of November.

Parents please provide your name and number in separate box below (not for display). Parents of the winner will be contacted by phone.

Childs name: Parent name & Phone #:

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HUNGLE, Leo Leo Hungle passed away on October 7th at the age of 73 from Parkinson’s Disease. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon Armstrong, son Cary Hungle (Shannon), daughter Lori Seeney (Matthew), their mother Debbie, and grandchildren Austin, Garrett, Cruz, Kelsey and Quinn. He will also be greatly missed by the Armstrong and Gentes family, Sean (Cheryl), Tory (Sheldon), Desiree, Ben, Kelli (Kyle), Jordan (Jarvis), Taylor, Braxton, Charlie and Jason. He was predeceased by his beloved mother Doreen, in 2006.

Leo was born in Marathon, Ontario, growing up in the young town on the northern shore of Lake Superior, built around the pulp industry. As a teenager, his family moved west to Kamloops where Leo finished high school and, after losing his father quite young, worked in the pulp mill himself to fund his university education. Leo graduated from UBC Commerce in 1972 and then worked in Human Resources for a number of private and public sector companies and organizations before arriving at Vancouver Shipyards, then shortly after, Seaspan in 1981.

For Leo, his family always came first. He was an always a proud, present, loving and supportive father to Cary and Lori. This delight extended in the same way later to his grandchildren: his greatest joy in retirement. Leo was very lucky to be able to retire early and was young enough to enjoy the early years with his grandchildren and take many great trips as a family, something he always liked to do. Among his greatly enjoyed family travels was RV camping in the 80s, which gave way to California beach trips in the 90s, and finally to a great love of cruises and travelling the world with Sharon after he retired in the early 2000s.

During his career as the Director of Labour Relations at Seaspan, Leo was an effective and skilled negotiator, while always remaining rooted as a kind, ethical, and thoughtful leader in supporting employees when they accessed Human Resources. In his over 20 years with Seaspan, he was exceptionally proud of his role there. He witnessed tremendous growth in the company during that time and played a strong role in establishing positive working conditions and new labour contracts, particularly during the expansion into Victoria.

A long-time resident of North Vancouver, and then New Westminster in retirement, Leo will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him. The many who have reached out over the course of Leo’s illness, particularly this last year, to visit, offer support, or share memories, are testament to how many lives Leo has touched over the years. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Buchanan Lodge for their kind and compassionate care. A celebration will be held at a later date. Leo will be greatly missed.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

2 Side by Side Single Depth Burial Plots Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby Each plot can hold 1 casket plus 1 urn or 2 urns and flat grave markers.

Lot 135 - #7 & 8 in the Benediction section which is currently sold out. $30,000 for both open to offers.

Transfer of ownership done at the cemetery office.

Buyer pays transfer fee.

Please call or text; 604-615-8403

WANTED

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

REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Whereas, Casey Transport Ltd., Versacold Logistics Services GP Limited & 97 Express Ltd. is indebted to National Truck Centre Inc. dba Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group for repairs on a 2013 Volvo VNL Tractor VIN: 4V4NC9EJXDN132473.

There is presently an amount due and owing of $29,623.39 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale.

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of November, 2021 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold.

For more information email info@repobc.com

To advertise call:

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HOME SERVICES CLEANING

CASH for your CLUTTER I will pay CASH for your UNWANTED ITEMS! I specialize in RECORDS, English Bone China & Figurines, Collectibles, Tools, Antiques, ETC

HOME SERVICES

Rob • 604-307-6715

SOS Clean Team Cleaning Services $40.00

BUSINESS SERVICES REAL ESTATE SERVICES WE BUY HOUSES

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Suites Available.

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

Small Pet OK.

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BBY, near Metrotown; 1 BR - $1345 u/g prk, storage, hot water, Near amens. Spot wifi.

Avail Nov 1. Cat OK. Text or call: 604.818.1129

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave. New Westminster.

Suites Available.

New • Repaired • Rebuilt Fences & Decks.

604-788-6458

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CONCRETE

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SUITES FOR RENT

We do ALL kinds of Concrete Work.

• Seniors discount.

Local, family business 40+ yrs.

604-240-3408

EXCAVATING

AGGRECON SPECIALTIES

DANIA MANOR

4155 Norland Ave, Burnaby 10 newly renovated

private assisted living suites that offer the independence you want with the care you need; providing housing, hospitality services and personal care.

Call for information: 604-292-8136 Email: info@dania.bc.ca www.dania.bc.ca

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

778-919-7707

DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water,

Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating, Concrete Cutting, Rootering, WET BSMT MADE DRY

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Pets negotiable. Ref req’d.

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FLOORING

778-322-0934

RENTAL APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

Always ready to help you. SOS Clean Team provides the best eco−friendly cleaning service, which you can customize according to your needs. Residential or Commercial.

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FENCING

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

Townhomes & Condos & We Take Over Payments Any Situation, Any Condition

604-812-3718

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Richmond News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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

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

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Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

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604-341-4446

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar.604-518-7508

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TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

New West Record THURSDAY, October 14, 2021

SUDOKU

HOME SERVICES RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

GUTTERS CALL today for Fall DISCOUNTS!

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

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Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates.

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Gutter Specialists. Licensed. WCB Insured.

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

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Gutters vacuumed and hand cleaned. 604-524-0667

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MOVING

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Kitchen & Bathrooms, all Tile, all Flooring, Drywall, Paint. ALL REPAIRS +More!

INT & EXT • 778-836-0436

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

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Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

20 Year Labour Warranty Available

604-591-3500

BONDED & INSURED EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES PROFESSIONAL, SAFE AND RELIABLE

604-900-6010 MrHandyman.ca

PLANNING TO MOVE ????

2 Good Men + Truck.

Home/ Office/ Junk Disposal. $120/hour Full Service (Local). Special Rates − Vancouver Island, BC Interior.

604−782−6600

LANDSCAPING

604-782-4322

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD

Complete Landscaping • Lawn Cutting • Gardening • Prune/Trim • Full Maint.

778-688-1012

Rubbish Removal $50/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

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

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

35%OFF A. RIGHTWAY PAIN NTING Ltd.

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FALL 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

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Many Years Experience.

Fully Insured.

Top Quality • Quick Work.

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604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING Fully Insured

25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured

Donny 604-600-6049

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

604-230-0627

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

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

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20 yrs. exp. • Free Est.

Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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FALL 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

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20 YARD BIN RENTALS

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LAWN & GARDEN

604-437-7272 POWER WASHING

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Start-Finish. Demo-Design.

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

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

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Painting Specials

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Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Moulding Services.

778 -895-3503

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

604 - 787-5915

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$50 OFF

* on jobs over $1000

PATIOS .

Aluminum & Glass Patio Covers, Sunrooms & Railings Free Estimate

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BOWEN ALUMINUM

* LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE ANSWERS *

ACROSS

1. Leg shank 5. A way to recognize 11. “VeggieTales” character 12. Getting out of by cunning 16. Mythological mountain 17. Atomic #18 18. Viscous liquid 19. 2010 Denzel film 24. 12th star in a constellation 25. Made better 26. Pouches 27. Nervous twitch 28. This (Spanish) 29. Tennis legend Bjorn

DOWN

1. A way to fit out 2. Football carries 3. Force out 4. Maintaining equilibrium 5. Sealed with a kiss 6. Type of container 7. Hollywood 8. We 9. Small freshwater ducks 10. Norse personification of old age 13. Says who you are 14. Candidate 15. Sugar found in honey and sweet fruits 20. Defunct language (abbr.)

30. Hand (Spanish) 31. Afrikaans 33. Int’l interpreters organization (abbr.)

34. Treated with kid gloves 38. Leaseholder 39. Frogs, toads, tree toads 40. Popular dance 43. Sailing maneuver: tack & _ 44. Indicates speed of rotation (abbr.)

45. Mark 49. Health insurance 50. Custom clothing brand

51. One who makes suits 53. Execute or perform 54. Degree of pleasantness when tasting 56. Equal to roughly 5.6 bushels 58. Blood group 59. Imaginary line 60. Hopeless 63. Darken 64. Spoke 65. Work units

21. Take too much 22. Iranian province 23. Records electric currents 27. __ and feathers 29. Beloved Mr. T character 30. More (Spanish) 31. Beverage 32. Promotional material 33. Green vegetable 34. National capital 35. To any further extent 36. Swollen, inflamed lymph node 37. Anger 38. Pound 40. Popular Yugo

41. Salt of acetic acid 42. Millihenry 44. Israeli city __ Aviv 45. Make wider 46. Drink containing medicine 47. Acknowledging 48. Private, romantic rendezvous 50. Calvary sword 51. Disease of the lungs 52. 2001 Spielberg film 54. Fleshy, watery fruit 55. In one’s chambers 57. Set of information (abbr.)

61. Dorm employee 62. Indicates position

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WEEKLY SPECIALS Prices October 14 -OPERATED 20, 2021.

100% BCEffective OWNED AND

Beef Striploin Steaks

100% BC OWNED AND OPERATED

1499/lb

Organic Green and Red Seedless Grapes

33.05/kg

value pack from New Zealand grass fed

6.57/kg

298 /lb

from USA

Strawberries

Organic Gold and Red Bunch Beets

398

454g package

LOCA L

298

grown in USA

bunch

from Myers Organic Farm

Choices Pasta Entrées

Choices Hot Soup

Choices’ Own Sourdough Bread

assorted varieties

699799

299799

425g-450g

AOR Vitamins & Supplements

499 530g

250ml-1L

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Ground Coffee

Maple Hill Free Range Large Eggs

20% off

499

assorted sizes Regular Retail 25.99-124.99

1 Dozen

899 284g

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