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MLA optimistic after cancer diagnosis Theresa McManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Richmond-Queensborough MLA Aman Singh is optimistic he will prevail in his battle against colon cancer.

In an exclusive interview with the Record, Singh said he was diagnosed with colon cancer after undergoing the routine screening recommended by the BC Cancer Agency for people aged 50 and up.

“No symptoms,” he said. “Completely healthy.

All my blood work has been fine for the last little while, and this time as well.Then, there was just an anomaly, some blood in the stool.That was in May of this year.”

Subsequent testing confirmed the mass on Singh’s colon was cancerous. It’s suspected cancer may also be in the lymph nodes as well, as they’re enlarged.

“I really want to stress that it’s really important to stay healthy and that (people) go out and they get tested.We have that opportunity; let’s use this because you never know,” he said. “If I hadn’t have gone, I would never have known, and it would have advanced so much farther.”

Singh’s treatment plan includes radiation and chemotherapy, followed by surgery. His five radiation sessions in a “Star Trekkie” machine took place at the end of October.

During a Nov. 26 interview with the Record via Zoom, Singh said he was feeling “pretty tired,” after having had his second chemotherapy treatment a week earlier. From the end of October until March 25, 2022, he will be getting chemotherapy every three weeks.

“The chemo is quite hard. It leaves you with a general sense of malaise all the time.The nausea is pretty intense with the medication,” he said.

“I missed a few days in the legislature, but I wanted

Positive outlook: MLA Aman Singh was diagnosed with colon cancer following routine screening. He’s urging people to make sure they undergo all recommended testing to help find possible cancers at an early stage. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

to be there as much as I could, which I was able to.”

Once his chemotherapy is finished at the end of March, Singh and his doctors will discuss what type of surgery is needed.

STILL WORKING Singh was elected as the Richmond-Queensborough MLA in the Oct. 24, 2020 provincial election.

While undergoing treatment for colon cancer, Singh said he plans to keep working. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of MLA work has shifted to virtual meetings – and that’s something he’ll stick with in the coming months.

“My immune system is going to be more compromised at this point,” he explained. “Not only COVID, but even a flu could really put me down.

For the next six months or so, I won’t really be doing any personal meetings. But I have phenomenal staff; I have two staff that go above and beyond. I meet with people on Zoom as much as I can.”

Singh sings the praises of the medical professionals who are supporting him through his journey, including the doctors, nurses and technicians.

“Were it not for them, I think it would a lot harder for a lot of people,” he said. “I think that’s the common thread with everybody that goes (for cancer treatment).The staff and the people that take care of you; we are so privileged to live here.”

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, survival varies with each stage of colorectal cancer. Generally, the earlier colorectal cancer is diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome.

“Right away, I was paired with a surgical oncologist, who was phenomenal, who did his best to give me as much information as he could and put my mind at ease,” Singh said. “It’s a really fairly common form of cancer, and it’s treatable.

That really helped. Information really helps.”

Singh is the third person in his immediate family to

be diagnosed with cancer.

“My mom passed away from cancer in 2018. She had breast cancer way back in the ’90s, and then it came back and metastasized into her bones.

My father has had prostate cancer. He had a successful surgery at VGH, and he is fine.That was many years ago,” he said.

“In our nuclear family there is my parents, my brother and me, so three out of four have had cancer, and I think there are a lot of families like that out there.”

TABOO SUBJECTS The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system, states the Canadian Cancer Society.

Colon screening and colon cancer are topics people may be reluctant to talk about, and Singh hopes that speaking about his personal situation may help others.

“It is one of those things where you are dealing with a bodily part that people are taboo to talk about,” he

said. “Also, with the surgery, one of the things that will happen is I will have a stoma bag for a little while.

They will cut the colon off and then they will reattach it and redirect where the stool goes for the time being, because you want it to heal. It’s most likely a temporary measure.That’s a caution they give you – they don’t know.”

Singh is no stranger to talking about sensitive topics, having been open about his alcoholism and recovery. After years of drinking and three solid years of actively trying to get sober, he took his last drink in August 2010.

“What helped me was hearing other people’s stories,” he said. “If I can talk about this and it helps someone overcome that, then I have done some good.”

ADDICTION JOURNEY Singh said his alcoholism journey, which includes attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, is helping him through his cancer journey.

“This is hard. Cancer is hard. Chemotherapy is hard, but nothing like fighting alcoholism.That is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life; the hardest thing I will ever do in my life,” Singh said. “You drink against your own will. In Alcoholics Anonymous, they use the terms baffling, cunning – it’s a very baffling and cunning enemy in many ways. It’s a disease of deception.

It slowly breaks away at you.”

Where cancer is recognized as a disease and garners support from others, Singh said that’s often not the case with addiction.

“It’s a much worse disease than cancer in many ways, and it’s deadly as well,” he said. “And it really is a disease.You have no control over it. It is not an ethical failing or a moral failing, which is one of the hard parts because society tells you it is, and that stops you from recovering.”

Singh said he still encounters the “internal dialogues” related to his alcoholism, which is why he attends AA meetings.

“With cancer, with diabetes or anything else, you don’t have that internal dialogue,” he said. “It is not a moral or ethical failing.”

Singh said a key component of his recovery journey was to show others there was hope for recovery – and he’s looking to do the same with his latest battle.

“Hope is probably the biggest gift we have,” he said. “When I first started going to recovery meetings, AA meetings, that’s the first thing I glommed on to was hope because I could see that.

I could see someone with a week of sobriety or a year, and I was like, ‘OK, there is hope here. People survive.’That’s the same thing with cancer: people survive.”

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CANADA GAMES POOL TO BE DECOMMISSIONED The City of New Westminster has made the difficult decision to decommission the Canada Games Pool effective immediately. Canada Games Pool has been closed since September 2021 after heavy rains caused flooding in the facility’s mechanical room. During the work to resolve the flooding issue, a leak was discovered in the main pool tank.

City of New Westminster staff have been working with a team of professionals to explore all possible options to repair the leak and extend the service life of Canada Games Pool. By nature of the work involved, any attempt to repair the pool could uncover additional issues or challenges. Additionally, the significant cost, extensive work required, and an estimated timeline of approximately 8 months to complete were all contributing factors to the decision to not proceed with repairs to the facility. The decision to decommission the facility involves the least amount of risk and will allow for existing resources to remain ' w Aquatic and Community Centre. focused on the completion of tƏmƏsewtx As part of that project, Canada Games Pool was already scheduled to be decommissioned in August 2023.

New Westminster Parks and Recreation is working on a plan to develop service delivery alternatives including, extending the operating season of the community outdoor pools, relocating Canada Games Pool fitness equipment to Centennial Community Centre, and utilizing private and community facilities to provide limited service offerings. Please visit the fitness section of our website for updates to our service offerings.

The City of New Westminster acknowledges the significant loss and impact on the community and our organization. Canada Games Pool has served our community for almost 50 years and a team of professionals worked to explore all possible options to extend the service life of this valued facility. While Canada Games Pool is being decommissioned sooner than expected, we look ' w forward to the successful completion and opening of the new tƏmƏsewtx Aquatic and Community Centre.

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THE 215 Now until December 5 New Westminster Museum Galleries (Gallery 7), Anvil Centre By appointment only Johnny Bandura is a Coast Salish artist who has created a series of 215 portraits that were inspired by his own family. His paternal Grandmother, Marie, was born in New Westminster and as a very young girl, she was taken from her home and family and sent to the Kamloops Indian Residential School in the 1930s. In May 2021, when the news reported that the skeletal remains of 215 children were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Residential School, Johnny recognized that many of these lost 215 children could well have been his grandmother’s classmates and friends and he felt a very strong need to do something to honour these children. He created an exhibit to show what they could have become.

Visitors can visit the New Westminster Museum on a timed-entry basis to see The 215. All visitors must pre-book a ticket online at booking.nwmuseumarchives.com.

To maintain visitor and staff safety, only six people per bubble can enter every 20 minutes. The museum follows COVID protocols as laid out through Provincial Health Orders with information on the Anvil Centre website at anvilcentre.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, December 5 8:00 – 10:00 pm Lighting of Queensborough Fire Hall 1011 Ewen Ave

Monday, December 6 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by City Council Meeting Meeting held electronically and in Council Chamber Thursday, December 9 6:30 pm Transportation at a Crossroads Livestream via Zoom

TRANSPORTATION AT A CROSSROADS A livestream discussion on the future of regional transportation Thursday, December 9, 2021 6:30 pm Zoom Webinar Meet new TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn and learn more about Transport 2050, the long-term plan for regional transportation, in a special livestream discussion hosted by Mayor Jonathan Coté.

In October, TransLink released the first full draft of Transport 2050, the region’s strategy for the next 30 years of transportation in Metro Vancouver.

The draft strategy lays out a vision for the region’s future, as well as over 100 recommendations to improve transportation over the next three decades. A full copy of the plan is available at transport2050.ca.

As the newly-appointed CEO of TransLink, Quinn will play a leading role in implementing the Transport 2050 vision, along with regional decision-makers such as Mayor Coté, who chairs the regional Mayor’s Council on Transportation.

Zoom participants will be able to put their transportation questions to Mayor Coté and Kevin Quinn on Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 pm. Questions can be submitted in advance by email to nwmatters@newestcity.ca or during the livestream on Zoom.

Residents can join the zoom webinar here: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/63413878071 The event will be streamed live on the City of New Westminster’s Facebook page. A video of the discussion will also be posted on the New West Matters page on the City’s website, for post event viewing.

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Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments & Housing Projects in Downtown and Queensborough • Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8285, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8286, 2021; • Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8283, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8284, 2021 for supportive housing on Province-owned land (OCP00038) and REZ00218); and • Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8281, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8282, 2021 for non-market housing on City-owned land (OCP00034)(REZ00203) WHAT ARE THESE BYLAWS ABOUT?

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 funding deadlines, as well as respond more readily to urgent needs in the community.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8285, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8286, 2021 to allow more rapid response on projects meeting specific criteria and addressing an identified emergency or crisis.

An Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment is proposed to permit, in all land use designations, uses addressing needs identified through a BC Public Health Emergency Declaration; or a BC State of Emergency Declaration; or a crisis affecting the Metro Vancouver region that is publicly recognized by multiple member municipalities, including the City of New Westminster. The general Zoning Bylaw amendment is proposed to add a definition for Crisis Response Use, outlines transportation related provisions for Crisis Response Uses, permits Crisis Response Uses in all zoning districts, and outlines criteria with which Crisis Response Uses must comply.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8283, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8284, 2021 for Supportive Housing on Province-owned land at 60-68 Sixth Street.

A supportive housing project is proposed by BC Housing at 60-68 Sixth Street. The proposed project includes approximately 52 modular units with supports for adults at risk or experiencing homelessness. An experienced non-profit housing operator would be selected, and their staff would be on site 24/7 to support residents and provide services. BC Housing would own the building. The Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment would remove the requirement for at-grade commercial. The zoning amendment would change the zoning from Downtown Mixed Use Districts (High Density) (C-4) to Comprehensive Development District (60-68 Sixth Street) (CD-94), a zoning district unique to this site.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8281, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8282, 2021 for non-market housing on City-owned land.

The City is proposing an affordable housing project at 350-366 Fenton Street. The proposed project includes approximately 58 units in a three-storey building above Flood Construction Level, with a mix of studio, one, and two bedroom units. The building would be operated by Vancouver Native Housing Society on land owned by the City. The OCP amendment would change the land use from RL (Residential – Low Density) to RM (Residential – Multiple Unit Buildings). The zoning amendment would change the zoning from Queensborough Neighbourhood Residential Dwelling Districts (RQ-1) to Comprehensive Development District (350-366 Fenton Street) (CD-50), a zoning district unique to this site.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

From November 19 to December 06, 2021, copies of the proposed bylaws and related material are available for inspection at Legislative Services, City Hall from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, and online at: newwestcity.ca/publicnotices

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? Share your thoughts in the following ways:

• Written submissions by email, post, or dropping off at the mailbox on the north side of City Hall are welcome and encouraged.

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

Meeting ID: 655 9404 5919 • Speak in person at the meeting. A mask is required.

Contact Legislative Services to register to speak, or with questions about the process: Phone: 604-527-4523 * Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca * Legislative Services Department, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Written comments received by 5pm, three business days before the meeting will be included in the agenda package. Later comments received until the close of the hearing will be distributed on table at the meeting. All comments are published. Jacque Killawee, City Clerk

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Opinion MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Legislative session flies under radar

For the first time in about 20 months, the B.C. legislature opens its doors to the public this week, just as the politicians have headed home until next February.

You would be forgiven for not knowing the legislature even held a fall sitting during October and November.

Once again, the legislature flew well below the radar as extraordinary events – an ongoing pandemic and now weather emergencies – overshadowed its very existence.

During this sitting, the house passed 17 pieces of legislation, some of them significant in scope.

The most notable one was Bill 28, the Forest Amendment Act.This bill provides the biggest overhaul of the forestry tenure system in many years.

The new law will shift timber-cutting rights from large companies to smaller ones and will eventually double the amount of tenures held by First Nations.

Combined with a commitment to defer the logging of vast stands of old-growth timber, the changes to the tenure system represent perhaps the biggest policy move of the BC NDP government since the last election.

Another important piece of legislation was Bill 29, the Interpretation Amendment Act. It is only three pages long, but its length does not measure the bill’s significance.

The bill begins the process of aligning provincial laws with the principles of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).This will eventually greatly strengthen the rights of First Nations in B.C. Finally, one of the more controversial (for some) bills was a rewrite of the freedom-of-information legislation.The government side insisted this was

an “update” of an old bill, while the Opposition preferred words like “gutted” to describe the impact of the changes.

One of the more notable aspects of the fall sitting was the fact that all 87 MLAs were physically present most of the time.

In previous sessions during the pandemic, the number of people allowed in the chamber was limited because of public health protocols such as social distancing.

Dropping the limited attendance rule meant there was usually full attendance during Question Period, which was a bit of a boon for the Opposition parties, since their MLAs were once again able to ask questions of cabinet ministers in person.

For the past few sessions, many ministers decided to respond from their offices, which resulted in less scrutiny.

The BC Liberals spent much of the session focusing on issues such as the change in funding autism services and pandemic-related topics.

Still, it was difficult for the opposition to garner much media coverage as the pandemic and then the extreme weather events dominated the headlines.

It is conceivable we could still be in a pandemic – the recently discovered COVID-19 variant of concern dubbed Omicron is a new worry – and who knows what kind of weather phenomenon will be clobbering B.C. next spring.

However, the return of the public to the “people’s house” (for months, people could only enter in booked tours or for scheduled meetings) is one sign of things returning to normal. Now, if we could only get politics returning to that level as well.

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Letters Cut back on spending Editor: I read in the Nov. 18 Record that the city is looking at another property tax hike of up to 6%, or maybe 4% in 2022.

The reason is to cover costs. I just had to think what is going on at city hall. This council and upper management have been running up the cost to run this city for years.

New West is not a big city, and playing keeping up with the Joneses (Vancouver, Surrey and Coquitlam) is not a game this property taxpayer wants to keep playing.

Let’s do a short review of how this council and upper management (remember, upper management staff give the recommendations to council) has run up the cost for us all: Ð Taking over the Anvil Centre. This has been an albatross around the city’s neck since the first day they took it over. The amount of money spent taking the building over from the developer, then completing the build; then there’s the day-to-day operations. Let’s not forget that each time the city says they need a tax hike.

What’s the first item they need more money for? The Anvil Centre. Ð Sitting on the fence to build the new aquatic centre. How long did the city talk about building this? I can’t remember how long, but if they had built it all those years ago, the taxpayers would have saved millions. To me, this was and is not a good financial plan. Now look at it – not

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open, broken down and costing more money. Ð Recently taking over the Massey Theatre.

OMG, another theatre. That was built a long, long time ago. What will be the cost of running it, maintaining it, staffing it? This list goes on and on. Oh, yes, let’s not forget, another building for council to say we need more money for. Ð Paying managers outrageous salaries. We are a small city. We, the taxpayer, cannot afford them. I feel there are highly qualified people out there who would work for less. Let’s give it a try, council.

I suggest the following: Sell the Anvil Centre to the private sector; let go of the monkey on the taxpayers’ backs. It will feel good to let go.

Let the Massey Theatre go, really let it go.

It’s simple, just say “sorry, we cannot afford it.” Those close to the theatre will understand.

People say this every day. Cities can, too.

Cut salaries of all managers or let them go.

I feel it’s time for all property owners to say no to any more property tax hikes. The city needs to look inward and take a hard look at how they are run, how they spend and the choices they make for the city.

I am sure I missed other bad choices the city has made when it comes to spending. I will let someone else write about that. Or how a property tax hike may decide if a senior can stay in their family home.

Don Doyle, New Westminster

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Arts & Entertainment NWSS grad returns to Massey to lead the VSO Karl Hirzer conducts theVancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Traditional Christmas, onstage Dec. 4 Julie MacLellan

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The first time Karl Hirzer stepped onto the Massey Theatre stage, it was as a Herbert Spencer Elementary School student for the Christmas pageant.

When he returns to the theatre this Saturday, it will be with baton in hand as he conducts theVancouver Symphony Orchestra in its Traditional Christmas concert.

“It’s super exciting to be coming home,” said Hirzer.

Hirzer is now based in Alberta, where he’s the associate conductor of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.The two orchestras are trading associate conductors for special holiday concerts; while Hirzer is inVancouver, his VSO counterpart, Andrew Crust will be in Calgary.

Hirzer is at the helm for theVSO’s entire Traditional Christmas run, which began yesterday (Dec. 1) at NorthVancouver’s Centennial Theatre and winds up with three performances at the Orpheum on Dec. 18 and 19.

“TheVSO has had a place close to my heart since I was a kid,” Hirzer said. “I’ve seen so many incredible artists perform at the Orpheum and

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many, many greatVSO concerts, so it’s pretty thrilling.”

But, when it comes to sheer nostalgia, the experience of performing at the Massey may just win out.

Hirzer is a 2007 grad from NewWestminster Secondary School. He credits the NWSS music program and its teachers – Steve Clements and Kelly Proznick earn special mention – for laying the foundation for his career.

“In many ways, I credit my love for music and playing in ensembles to what a great music program there was at that school,” he said.

“It’s very special to be coming back to the same venue where we performed.

“The music department at NDub was just a very special part of the school because I think everybody who was in band or took

part in any of the ensembles or music programs really felt that it was our own special thing.”

For Hirzer, jazz band and band class opened the doors to the world of ensemble playing.

He began life as a musician at age five, when he started taking piano lessons with local teacher Anne Unger – who, since that start more than 25 years ago, has become a good friend.

“She introduced me to the composers whose music I love and am immersed in today and gave me a great set of skills to engage with music in a meaningful and personal way,” Hirzer said.

Hirzer also took up guitar but, he admits, never played an orchestral instrument growing up.

“When I was in high school, I was much more focused on learning Iron Maiden albums in their entirety,” he said with a laugh.

But he kept practising piano diligently, and, once he hit his music studies at the University ofVictoria, he found himself increasingly drawn to the classical world. He then went on to do his master’s at McGill University.

“As a pianist, I was always playing alone,” he said. “I was playing abso-

HOMECOMING: Karl Hirzer returns home to New Westminster as he conducts the VSO’s Traditional Christmas at Massey Theatre this weekend. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

lutely incredible music by amazing composers, but I didn’t know the orchestral world at all.”

Once he started to discover the works of greats such as Mahler and Beethoven, he found himself called to that hitherto undiscovered terrain. And, he laughs, since he couldn’t play an orchestral instrument, he decided to become a conductor instead.

“The collaborative aspect I find continually inspiring,” he said. “To see orchestral musicians working together, listening to each other, playing together, feeling phrases to-

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gether, and experiencing the journey of going through a piece of music together – I find that to be really powerful and compelling.”

Plus, Hirzer noted, there’s the added layer of performing in front of a live audience.

“I often feel that the audience is, in some ways, a part of the ensemble.

When we’re onstage, we feel the energy and responsiveness that every member of the audience is bringing,” he said.

Hirzer hopes people of all ages will turn out this weekend for a program he

describes as “very heartfelt and warm.”

Christopher Gaze, of Bard on the Beach fame, joins the orchestra as host and will recite a series of texts woven throughout the program. He’ll be joined by soprano soloist Rachel Buttress – and by the audience with some carol-singing.

“To have the opportunity to perform with the VSO is a huge, huge honour,” Hirzer said. “I’m extremely grateful to be able to perform with theVSO, and to be able to do it in my hometown will be very special indeed.”

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Christmas in New West

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Legion helps Salvation Army New West ornament helps charity The Royal Canadian Legion is building a mountain of toys to help out local families in need.

Learning that the Salvation Army in NewWest is in “dire need” of new unwrapped toys for Christmas, the local branch of the Legion decided to support the Salvation Army as part of its annual Christmas Drive.

Michelle Lapre, operations manager of the Royal Canadian Legion #2, said the Salvation Army has requested assistance in getting donations of new, unwrapped toys for children from newborn to 16 years.

Everyone is welcome to add to the “mountain” of toys the Legion has started on its dance floor – housed in a wooden sleigh built by volunteers.

Donations can be

Santa’s helpers: Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2 in New West have built a sleigh to hold toys they’re collecting for the Salvation Army this holiday season.

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dropped off at the Legion (631 Sixth St.)Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.The deadline to drop off toys at the Legion is noon on Friday, Dec. 10.

In addition, the Legion will be hosting a “drive-by and drop-off” from Monday, Dec. 6 to Saturday, Dec. 11 from 7 to 10 a.m.

During those hours, volun-

teers will collect your donations – and send you off with a hot chocolate.

Along with supporting the Salvation Army, the NewWestminster Legion is also continuing with its annual food drive. Nonperishable food items, baby items (food, formula, diapers) and cash are welcome.

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A Christmas ornament featuring some iconic New West images is one of the ways a local business is raising money for charity.

Cap’s Bicycle Shop is selling Christmas ornaments featuring five different designs to raise money for the CKNW Kids’ Fund.

Cap’s owner Gordon Hobbis commissioned Vancouver-based artist Hilary Morris to create a New Westminster design.

“I think it captures a lot of the things that people might like about New Westminster,” Hobbis said. “If you are a tugboat person, it’s got tugboats on it. If you are a tin soldier person and like the waterfront, it’s got that. It’s got the heritage homes, it’s got the paddlewheeler.We took some ar-

New West: Cap’s Bicycle Shop is selling ornaments to help the CKNW Kids’ Fund.

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tistic licence and put the W on it as well.”

Cap’s first teamed up with Morris for decorations last Christmas. This year’s lineup features New Westminster,Whistler,Vancouver, Prospect Point/Stanley Park and polar bear designs.

The three-inch glass decorations are $14.99 each, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the CKNW Kids’ Fund.

It supports vulnerable kids in B.C. who have physical, mental and social challenges.

The fundraiser carries on a tradition started

by Susan Cartwright Coates and her team at Cartwright Jewelers, who raised more than $170,000 for the CKNW Kids’ Fund through the sales of ornaments and stuffed animals every holiday season before the store closed in 2020.

The decorations are available at Cap’s Bicycle Shop at 434A East Columbia St. or online at www.capsbicycleshop. com. Delivery and shipping are available.

Cap’s is also holding a draw for a signed, framed print of the New Westminster design. Enter in the shop or online; no purchase is necessary.

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5 tips for holiday shopping to overcome supply chain holdups

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Your cup of coffee or your child’s favourite toy could end up costing you a pretty penny.

This year, a global shipping container shortage has seen the average cost to move a 40-foot steel container of cargo by sea rise by upwards of 500% above the seasonal average, according to Drewry Shipping.

The long-lasting impact could mean we see price increases in many common household goods, including appliances, furniture, toys and more.

Then came an atmospheric river event in B.C. on Nov. 15 that wiped out large sections of the province’s highway infrastructure, largely cutting off the Interior and the Lower Mainland.

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Etsy is the go-to online destination for handmade goods, but did you know you can filter your results for local Canadian artisans? Type an item into the search bar (ie: “party decorations”) and from there click “All filters” and set the shop location to Canada. #4: PRIORITIZE YOUR SHOPPING LIST

Start with the most in-demand stuff first: tech and toys always fly off the shelves. Shop early and always triplecheck delivery options and estimated dates for your area. #5: DEDICATED CANADIAN SHIPPING

Current road conditions aside, ordering goods that don’t cross a border is a smoother process than international shopping (no duty and fewer delays). Have your heart sent on a gift that you can’t find in Canada? Before caving into a pricey and lengthy international shipment, check the manufacturer’s site to see if they list stockists and retailers who carry their goods. Whenever possible, choosing a Canadian retailer—whether they be big or small—will mean a smoother shipment. Keep in mind that some U.S. big box retailers, such as Zara and the Gap, also have warehouses within Canada. If you’re purchasing through Amazon, a Prime subscription offsets shipping costs and speeds up the process, too.

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City Get ready for a 4.4% hike in property taxes for 2022 Theresa McManus

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After finding savings from the closure of Canada Games Pool and tweaking proposed service enhancements, the City of New Westminster has landed on a proposed property tax hike for 2022.

At a Nov. 29 workshop, council directed staff to prepare a draft consolidated financial plan bylaw that reflects a 4.4% property tax increase for 2022.

The 4.4% increase includes 2.7% (for $2.6 million) in fixed costs and salary increase and $1.6% (or $1.5 million) for insurance premium increases.

It also includes some permanent service enhancements for items such as increased fees for E-Comm and maintenance fees at

Massey Theatre.

The unexpected closure of Canada Games Pool has resulted in some savings, with staff recommending the city use some of the $700,000 in savings to support temporary investments that advance council’s priorities. Items to be funded in this manner include: an Indigenous relations advisor; an irrigation technician; diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism training; and vote-counting equipment for the 2022 civic election.

According to a staff report, departments requested the service enhancements as they cannot maintain their core service demands while addressing city council’s strategic priorities and/or the city’s COVID-19 response responsibilities.

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On Monday, council supported the proposed service-enhancement requests from staff and directed that they be incorporated in a draft consolidated financial plan bylaw. Staff will present the draft budget and fiveyear financial plan at council’s Dec. 13 meeting.

“Obviously, this is a tough budget year for us,” said Coun. Nadine Nakagawa. “I think it is looking about as good as it’s going to get.”

Harji Varn, the city’s director of finance, said city staff will continue to do their best to find offsets so the city is able to provide much-needed core services such as public safety, cleanliness, infrastructure upgrades and affordable housing.

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Arts & Entertainment Welsh Men’s Choir, Winter Harp return to Massey A holiday tradition is returning to the Massey Theatre stage.

The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir is teaming up with Winter Harp to present Sing We Now of Christmas, onstage at the Massey on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m.

The choir is led by music director Jonathan Quick and pianist Karen Lee-Morlang.

Audiences will also be treated to the sounds of the acclaimed Winter Harp ensemble, with harps, flutes, violins, rare medieval instruments – bass psaltery, organistrum, hurdy-gurdy and nyckelharpa – and percussion, with musicians clad in medieval attire.

Advance ticket purchase is recommended, since the show is always a

Raising their voices: The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir is onstage at the Massey Theatre this weekend. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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Community Catch these holiday happenings around New West It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

With December now upon us, NewWestminster is launching into a busy festive season.

Here are some upcoming highlights:

iday classics and festive favourites. Conductor Karl Hirzer and host Christopher Gaze lead shows on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. See www.tickets nw.ca. (Read more on page 9 of this edition.)

DANCE INTO CHRISTMAS The Richmond Academy of Dance brings its holiday performance to the stage at Massey Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.The show will feature excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, among others – including the pas de deux performed by special guests from Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. Buy tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca.

SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Winter Harp are once again teaming up for their popular holiday concert. It’s back on the Massey stage on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. See www.ticketsnw. ca. (See more on page 14.)

QUEENSBOROUGH FIRE HALL LIGHTING The beloved Queensborough tradition returns, presented by the city in partnership with New Westminster Fire and Rescue and the Queensborough Special Programs Committee.This year’s event will take place on Friday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fire Hall No. 3 (Queensborough), 1011 Ewen Ave.You’re asked to take along a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank.

VSO’S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra returns to the Massey Theatre stage with singing, storytelling and, of course, hol-

A WONDERHEADS CHRISTMAS CAROL The WONDERHEADS’ reimagining of the Dickens classic, with larger-than-life puppets, returns to the Massey Theatre stage on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.The show is recommended for ages seven and up.Tickets are $22 to $49, plus service charges. Buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.

HOLIDAY FOOD AND ARTISAN MARKET The New West Farmers Market returns with its holiday food and artisan market, outdoors in the parking lot at New Westminster City Hall. It’s set for Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

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to the Massey Theatre stage with their holiday comedy, sure to delight fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean and Dr. Seuss.

It’s onstage Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets range from $19 to $44, plus service charges. See www.ticketsnw.ca.

VANCOUVER CANTATA SINGERS Vancouver Cantata Singers bring their Christmas Reprise XVIII concert to Queens Avenue United Church (529 Queens Ave.) on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Expect traditional carols and contemporary holiday compositions from this high-calibre a cappella choir.Tickets are $35 regular, $15 students, or $10 for youth under 18. See www.vancouvercantata singers.com.

NUTCRACKER Royal CityYouth Ballet brings its holiday classic back to the Massey Theatre, with shows on Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19 at 1 and 4

p.m.The lavish production of the full-length, twoact classical ballet delights families every year – and this year is sure to be no exception. See www.royal cityyouthballet.org.

WINTER SOLSTICE DANCE PARTY This one’s part of the city’s Shine Bright celebrations: a family-friendly, free dance party at Queen’s Park on the solstice,Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Dance in the new season, gather with loved ones, decorate for the holidays, and enjoy good food together.The event features light displays from Arts Council of New Westminster artists-in-residence Ellie Niakan and Catherine Chan, and a dance mix from Royal City Sound.

You can call 604-5257388 to register for one of three time slots: 5 to 5:45 p.m., 6 to 6:45 p.m. or 7 to 7:45 p.m.

SHINE BRIGHT AT ANVIL CENTRE The Anvil Centre is getting into the festive spirit

Comedic caper: James & Jamesy’s O Christmas Tea returns to the Massey Theatre stage Dec. 16. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

by taking part in Shine Bright New West from Dec. 16 to 30.When you’re strolling downtown to enjoy the holiday lights, you can stop in to the main level for free window performances.There will also be ticketed, seated theatre performances in the third-floor theatre.

Ticketed shows are $20 for afternoons ($10 for students) or $35 for evenings ($25 students/seniors).You can find all the details and ticket links at www.anvilcentre.com/ anvil-centre-events.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND If you’ve been hankering for a holiday pantomime, here’s your chance.

The Royal Canadian Theatre Co. brings this year’s festive performance to the Massey Theatre stage on Saturday, Jan. 1 and Sunday, Jan. 2, with shows at 3:30 p.m.Tickets range from $15.99 to $41.49.

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It is with the very deepest sadness that we report the passing of Terry Julian on November 17, 2021.

Terry was born in Vancouver and spent most of his life in his beloved Royal City - New Westminster.

Helen was a wonderful asset to the community of New Westminster since her arrival to New West in 1971. Helen was greatly known for her wonderful heart and compassion for others. Many residents called her their second “MOM”.

After receiving a Masters Degree from Northwestern University, Terry spent his professional career in the education system in the Lower Mainland. He was actively involved on a volunteer basis as a basketball coach and he led the Burnaby South Rebels basketball team to an undefeated season in 1953 culminating in a Provincial Championship.

This was an achievement for which he was subsequently inducted into the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

Wonderful mother, wife ,sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother.

Helen is, and will be forever missed, but always in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

“Rest in Peace with Our Lord”

A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, on December 21, 2021 at 2:00 in the afternoon.

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Terry loved his career but embraced retirement with equal passion. He ran annually in the Sun Run up until the age of 88, becoming one of their oldest participants. In retirement Terry started an antiquarian book business and became an author publishing seven books ranging in topics from history and politics to book collecting and joke telling.

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Terry was a long time parishioner at Holy Trinity Cathedral and over the years was very involved as a volunteer in Church activities.

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