New Westminster Record December 15 2022

SCHOOLS

CITY HALL

Child care on themove How do you solve a problem like downtown?

jmaclellan@newwestrecord ca

Two non-profit daycare centres that are being forced out of crowded schools will have new homes but they won’t be in the downtown core

OnTuesday night, the New Westminster school board voted to relocate two infant-toddler child-care centres that are currently operated by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society in two downtown-area schools School District 40 will be converting the community spaces in those schools to classrooms for September 2024 to cope with overcrowding and rapidly growing enrolment

Ready Set Grow, the daycare currently operating at Fraser River Middle School, will be relocated to the grounds of LordTweedsmuir Elementary School in the West End The Qayqayt Children’s Centre, meanwhile, will move from École

Work on the city’s downtown livability strategy could cost more than $4 million

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

Efforts to tackle issues in downtown NewWestminster could cost more than $4 million.

On Monday, NewWestminster city council received a staff presentation and report about the downtown livability strategy it endorsed in October 2021

The strategy recommended immediate- and short-term actions on several fronts: improved general cleanliness and enhanced access to 24/7 public toilets; enhanced homeless outreach and added emergency shelter capacity; opioid epidemic and illicit drug response; business support and engagement; and mental health response and support

Lisa Spitale, chief administrative officer, said the city is trying to address the challenges in the downtown in order to improve the livability for area businesses and residents, while also serving the needs of the city’s most vulnerable populations in a compassionate way.

She said many of the challenges facing the city fall under the jurisdiction of the provincial government, but the city is working on many aspects of the strategy

ALLAGLOW: Samantha Johnstone and one-and-a-half-year-old Marigold are silhouetted against the backdrop of the light tunnel at Hyack Square The installation is just one of many light displays now underway around the city as part of Shine Bright New West PHOTO JENNIFERGAUTHIER

JulieMacLellan

in the community NEWS

Residents facing utility rate hikes in 2023

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

NewWest residents and businesses will be paying more for water, sewer, solid waste and electricity services in 2023.

At its Dec 12 meeting, city council unanimously

supported a seven per cent increase for the water rate, a seven per cent increase for the sewer rate and a 14 per cent increase for the solid-waste rate.

In a 4-2 vote, council also supported a 2 8 per cent increase to electrical rates in 2023

Coun Daniel Fontaine and Coun Paul Minhas voted against the electrical rate hike

Fontaine who was previously voted down at a Nov 28 budget workshop when he suggested freezing electrical rates for 2022 suggested tempo-

Copshopetonab porchpirateswith ‘baitparcels’

Thieves planning to steal packages from porches and mailboxes may get more than they bargained for in NewWest this month.

In an effort to deter thefts of parcels, the NewWestminster Police Department is working in partnership with community members to reduce parcel theft through the use of bait packages

“Families in NewWestminster don’t need their holidays ruined by having packages stolen,” said NWPD spokesperson Sgt JustineThom “We’re hoping these bait packages will make thieves think twice before grabbing something off a porch, especially during this busy holiday season ”

Starting in December 2022,

police will deploy numerous packages on doorsteps and in mailboxes across the city

The bait packages will be placed at prearranged homes and mailboxes with the homeowners’ consent The packages contain technology that will help police identify and track down anyone who attempts to steal the package

The NWPD is still encouraging people to reduce the opportunity for thieves to steal packages, including: asking neighbours to watch out for deliveries and move packages to a safe place; and having items delivered to a location where someone will be available, such as an office rather than a home

–Theresa McManus

rarily halting the 3 5 per cent climate tax levy to provide inflation relief to electrical utility customers

But Coun Tasha Henderson said the city has limited opportunities to build reserves for largerscale projects of any sort, particularly around cli-

mate action She said the city needs “visionary longterm planning.”

“I think this one-year fee reduction is the opposite of that long-term thinking,” she said “And I can’t personally support actions that will take away from our opportunities

to do long-term planning around climate action ”

Mayor Patrick Johnstone also opposed what he termed “willy nilly decisions to reduce rates at this late stage ”

The new rates will take effect on Jan 1, 2023

‘We as a city are stepping up because the province has not’

within its own budget She said the city will need support from the province to do everything that needs to be done.

John Stark, the city’s supervisor of community planning, said the March 2020 homeless count found there were 52 unsheltered and 71 sheltered homeless people in NewWestminster, but the number of unsheltered homeless is believed to be higher as much as triple

or quadruple the pre-pandemic number, according to service providers

“We have a sense that that number has increased,” he said “I should also just state that unlike other municipalities, NewWestminster hasn’t experienced large homeless encampments, which are now commonplace in municipalities such as Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Surrey andVancouver ”

Stark said the increase

in homelessness is stressing faith-based and nonprofit service providers, and it’s also taxing city staff in numerous departments as they try to deal with concerns including litter, lack of public toilet facilities, increasing public drug use, mental-health concerns and more.

HarjiVarn, the city’s finance director, said the total cost of addressing the issues in the downtown is estimated at about $4 4 million, of which only $1

million is secured in current budgets

Items included in the $4.392-million proposal include $1 627 million for improved general cleanliness and enhanced access to 24/7 public toilets; $830,000 for enhanced homeless outreach and added emergency shelter capacity; and $110,000 for business support and engagement

Some of the specific items to be funded include public toilets, garbage re-

ceptacles, street cleaning programs and a contractor who specializes in human waste removal and street cleaning

Coun Daniel Fontaine said he hopes council will pressure the province to support the city

“I look at these projects, and they’re primarily as was indicated in the presentation provincial responsibilities,” he said “And we as a city are stepping up because the province has not stepped up”

Fontaine noted that NewWestminster MLA JenniferWhiteside is the new minister of mental health and addictions

“So many of these issues tie back into mental health and mental-health supports,” he said “So, I certainly hope that we’ll have a strong, loud advocate at the cabinet to bring some of those dollars into NewWest.”

See more online at www. newwestrecord ca

HOLIDAYSTYLE: The Shine Bright installation at Hyack Square makes the perfect backdrop for holiday shopping

For all the Shine Bright events and activities, see www newwestcity ca/shinebright PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

2023 SCHEDULE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

The 2023 schedule of Council meetings is now published on our website at newwestcity ca/council.

Watch council meetings, council workshops, public hearings, and some special meetings online Note that meeting dates, times, or venues may vary each month, so please double check the online calendar in advance

SHINE BRIGHT HIGHLIGHTS FOR DEC. 15-21 GUITAR LESSONS

• Shine Bright Shop Nights, Downtown New West, Dec 15, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

• Sapperton Sing and Shop, Sapperton Plaza, Dec 19, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

• Street Brass Roving Christmas Music, Sapperton and West End neighbourhoods, Dec 19-20 Find more activities at newwestcity ca/shinebright Learn guitar in the style of your choice from Juno-nominated instructor Paul Schmidt. (For ages 7+ years.)

• Centennial Community Centre, Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Mar 9 Phone: 604-777-5100

• Anvil Centre, Mondays, Jan. 9 – Mar 6 (no class Feb 20) Phone: 604-527-4640 Register online at newwestcity.ca/register

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, December 19 No Council Meeting

DON’T GO HUNGRY DONATION COLLECTION

The City is supporting the Don’t Go Hungry Food Program, which is a food hamper program serving 1,300 people in New Westminster and south Burnaby who can’t access weekday food programs. Donation bins have been set up at Anvil Centre, City Hall, Century House, Massey Theatre, and Queensborough Community Centre These will be available until Dec 23 to collect personal care items (e g toothpaste, shampoo, diapers), dish and laundry soap, canned proteins (e g nut butters, canned tuna, beans), and children’s snacks. For more information, visit newwestcity ca

Notice of Disposition of Land

the sum of $1,650 monthly as the licence fee for a total of $4,950

For more information concerning this licence, please contact Karen Campbell, Project Manager, Civic Buildings and Properties, Department of Engineering Services, City of New Westminster at 604-527-4617

Jacque Killawee, City Clerk

CityDaycaresforcedtomove

Qayqayt Elementary School to F W Howay Elementary School in MasseyVictory Heights

Parents have raised vocal opposition to the move, pointing out that the relocation to less central sites will make child care difficult or, in some cases, unworkable for downtown families

Two parents, Laura Kwong and Allison Clavelle, had presented the district with an alternative proposal in an attempt to stave off the move

They suggested creating a portable annex on the grounds of city hall, on Royal Avenue, that could house Grade 5 and 6 students from Qayqayt and Fraser River Middle The annex would help to fill the gap while the city awaits funding and construction of a new elemen-

tary school on the FRMS site, which isn’t expected to be completed until 2027

SD40 MEETS WITH CITY

The school district met with the City of NewWestminster last week to discuss issues around child care and school capacity

The city had been encouraging the school district to save the childcare space in downtown schools and look for other options for classrooms

School board chair Gurveen Dhaliwal said she couldn’t provide specifics of what was discussed at the in-camera meeting. But she acknowledged the potential for joint advocacy to senior governments and noted the school board and city have a shared interest in ensuring that all levels of child care are available to local

families

Dhaliwal said that, in the end, the decision to relocate the two child-care centres rested with the Purpose Society, which leases space from the school district

Purpose, in a statement provided to the school board, said it is continuing to look at options for a child-care centre downtown, including the possibility of converting an existing space owned by the society into child care If that happens, it would be in addition to the centres atTweedsmuir and Howay which are planned to be ready to open by the time the daycares need to vacate their current spaces in March 2024

“We know this isn’t an ideal solution, but having the ability to relocate instead of remove is really positive,” Dhaliwal said.

Topic: Do cyclists really use the bike route on Seventh Avenue?

“The bike lane design on Seventh Avenue from Sixth Street to Moody Park is just bad. There’s little visibility ... I’ll stay out in the so-called car lane where I can see and be seen, thanks!”

“Daily reminder that if drivers could be counted on to notice cyclists, we wouldn’t need the bike lanes in the first place. You not seeing anyone on a bike lane is the reason we need it ”

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Premier David Eby off to a good start with new B.C. cabinet

Putting together a provincial cabinet is a challenging endeavour for any premier, and no doubt new B.C. Premier David Eby had to make some interesting calls in determining which members of his team would make the inner circle

However, he seems to have pulled off some notable “firsts” in his first crack at cabinet making

For the first time, B C has a South Asian woman in the important post of attorney general Niki Sharma received the only standing ovation from the audience at last week’s swearing-in ceremony at Government House, an indication of the importance attached to this historic appointment

In fact, Sharma is one of 15 female cabinet ministers. That is the most ever, and for the first time there are more women in cabinet than men (also, of 25 deputy ministers, 15 are women).

Another first: MLAs from the Fraser Valley are at a BC NDP cabinet table Agriculture Minister Pam Alexis represents Abbotsford-Mission, and there are two ministers of state from Langley (Andrew Mercier) and Chilliwack (Dan Coulter)

The NDP made historic breakthroughs in all three cities in the 2020 election (the party had never won a seat in a general election in them before), and the path to victory in the next election may very well run through all

three communities.

A cabinet appointment generally tends to heighten the profile of an MLA, so Alexis, Mercier and Coulter should all benefit from the added attention.

While it is not a first, the appointment of Katrine Conroy as finance minister marks the first time since Paul Ramsey held the portfolio in the NDP government in the 1990s that the portfolio has not been held by an MLA from Metro Vancouver or the capital region (Ramsey was from Prince George)

At the ceremony, Eby said Conroy will bring a rural voice into a cabinet dominated by urban voices That is no doubt needed, given that Metro Vancouver has 16 ministers (plus the premier)

while Vancouver Island has six.

Conroy and Sharma’s appointments also reflect Eby’s view that not only should there be gender equity in cabinet but that it should also apply to the biggest and key ministries He views four ministries to be the most important: finance and attorney general (both portfolios now held by women) and health and public safety (held by Adrian Dix and Mike Farnworth, respectively)

Also, of the eight largest ministries when it comes to budget size, six are now overseen by women

All in all, not a bad start by the new premier

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

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Rentals shouldn’t be left up to strata‘busybodies’

Editor: Condo owners are owners of real property no real difference between them and owners of townhouses or detached homes Renting their real property should not be a choice left to strata council busybodies/ control freaks (of the most mundane property characteristics).

There is an acute housing crisis in Canada, the second-largest country on earth with one of the world’s smallest populations The crisis has been driven by speculators, both foreign and domestic, with the blessings of the likes of the aging leaders of the former BC Liberal Party

Premier Eby is attempting to deal with the housing crisis in B.C. with every legal tool available His alternative is to allow matters to be manipulated by developers, Realtors and speculators until public opposition inadvertently targets Canadian democracy out of desperation

Reasonable housing in B C and the rest of Canada is a critical necessity like food, water and education. If it continues to be diminished, Canada, not just B C , will suffer irreparable consequences

William T. Vickerman

Stratas are hard work without‘forced

rentals’

Editor: I am moving out of my strata unit after 10 years of strata living When I first moved in, we had four out of 12 units rented. Landlords asked to do upgrades in the units either did below-par work or did not do anything It was challenging for strata council because these upgrades were really to enhance quality of life and also building integrity We had one landlord who put in sub-grade windows and later had mould in the unit We subsequently voted for a no-rental bylaw

Our insurance company last year did an extensive inspection and requested four pages of information, updates and individual unit electrical and plumbing inspections One landlord did not complete the reports and inspections for their rental unit This may impact our insurance eligibity the following year

I have been on strata council for most of the 10 years. I am a retiree with no specific skills for this job I care about the people and the buildings and have put in many, many hours and my own money into serving Moving out will be a relief because, as a small, self-managed strata, that is enough work for a volunteer council without adding forced rentals M. O’Connell

WATER

Annacis Water Supply Tunnel

CONSTRUCTION STARTING IN NEW WESTMINSTER IN EARLY 2023

Metro Vancouver is constructing a new water supply tunnel deep under the Fraser River, between the City of New Westminster and the City of Surrey When complete, the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel will help deliver clean, safe drinking water to the communities south of the Fraser River, and ensure the continued supply of water in the event of a major earthquake Construction in the City of New Westminster will start in early 2023, and continue in phases for approximately six years

Minimizing Construction Impacts

Metro Vancouver recognizes the construction of this essential drinking water infrastructure project will impact the surrounding community Once work begins, you may see and hear equipment and personnel excavating on-site and experience an increase in truck traffic in the area.

Our contractor will work to minimize project impacts as much as possible by:

• Scheduling work with noisy equipment after 8:00 am and covering them while in use to reduce noise and vibration.

• Maintaining emergency access to the area and placing signage and traffic control personnel to direct traffic as needed

• Reducing vehicles idling time and cleaning the area around the site to manage air quality and dust. We will keep the community updated as the project progresses. Please contact our community liaison if you have questions or comments about the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel.

THE NEW WESTMINSTER RECORD WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We edit for taste, legality and length Please include a contact phone number Send letters to: The Editor, #201A–3430 Brighton Ave , Burnaby, B C , V5A 3H4, email to: editorial@newwestrecord.ca (no attachments please) or fax to: 604-439-2694 Letters to the editor and columns may be reproduced on the New West Record website, www newwestrecord ca

Arts & Entertainment

The time: Christmas Eve, 1890

The place: Clara’s home, where her parents are entertaining family and friends with a wonderful party. Clara’s favourite grand-uncle, Herr Drosselmeyer, enters the party and presents Clara with a nutcracker

Every ballet fan knows what comes next and it’s coming again soon to a stage near you

Royal CityYouth Ballet has taken its Nutcracker production on tour again for 2022, and it returns to the stage at MasseyTheatre for two shows on Sunday, Dec 18

The show brings together a cast of more than 50 dancers from around the Lower Mainland, ranging in age from eight

to 19 They’ve been rehearsing since early September under the artistic direction of Camilla Fishwick-Kellogg and her team.

The company’s fulllength performance has long been one of New Westminster’s favourite holiday traditions, thanks to the talents of the dancers, plus the elaborate sets

and extravagant costumes

The audience can join along as Clara is transported into the world of magical soldiers, duelling mice, the swirling Snowflakes and their Snow King and Queen, a delicate Rose with her waltzing Rose Buds and Flowers, and, of course, the Sugar Plum Fairy, all set to the music ofTchaikovsky’s Nutcracker score.

The cast includes a large contingent of dancers from NewWestminster and Burnaby: Addison Gosselin, Lauren Gosselin, Kennedy Gosselin, Estelle Meconse, Nicholas Schwartz, Emily Schwartz, Megan Schwartz, Anita Schwartz, Alex Schwartz, Izabel Pearce, Sydney Schiebler, Aidan Fung, Sadie Mckenzie, Anton

THURSDAY,

DEC. 15

Winter Harp: Join Winter Harp, with its classical and Celtic harps flutes and rare medieval instruments, for a night of poetry and song at Holy Trinity Cathedral (514 Carnarvon St ), 7 p m Tickets $45 57; buy through Eventbrite ca

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

The Nutcracker Gala: Royal Principal Ballet Academy stages its

first-ever Nutcracker Gala at the Anvil Theatre (777 Columbia St ), featuring students of all ages in a performance that features the classic Tchaikovsky soundtrack with original choreography by academy teachers in both contemporary and ballet styles Matinée at 2:30 p m , evening show at 6 p m , buy tickets through www ticketsnw ca

Buddy’s HollyJolly Christmas: Join Zachary Stevenson, as Buddy Holly, in a performance featuring tribute artists Ben Klein (Elvis) and Cassandra Jean (Brenda Lee), with big hits plus favourite seasonal tunes, 7:30 p m at Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave ) Tickets $55 plus service charges, buy through www ticketsnw ca

NewWest Craft: The Arts Council of New Westminster’s handmade market featuring local artisans and makers, returns to River Market (810 Quayside Dr ) 11 a m

to 4 p m

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

The Nutcracker: Royal City Youth Ballet brings its

annual holiday favourite back to the stage at Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave ) Two shows: 1 and 4 p m Tickets $44 to $59

plus service charges, buy through www ticketsnw ca See more events listings at www newwestrecord ca

Kolomiiets, Aidan Springle, Lorelei Sargisson, GraceVaqarri, Angelique Sellis Boothroyd and

Allegra Sellis Boothroyd – Julie MacLellan

HOLIDAYTRADITION: Royal City Youth Ballet brings its Nutcracker production back to the Massey Theatre for two shows on Sunday, Dec. 18. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Community

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Claudia Zamorano and her family will be able to stay in Canada for Christmas after all but their long-term future remains uncertain.

Federal Court Justice RusselW Zinn ordered a stay of deportation on Dec 7 for the family, who were to be sent back to Mexico on Dec 19

Zamorano, a housekeeper at Royal Columbian Hospital, lives in NewWestminster with her husband, Andres Liberato Bazan, and nine-yearold daughter Evangeline

They came to Canada as refugees in 2017 along with with Andres’ brother, Isaias Liberato Bazan, and mother, Leticia Bazan Porto

In 2021, the family applied for permanent residency on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, but the Canada Border Services Agency ordered the family to be deported before that application could be heard

In November, the family’s lawyer submitted a 945-page request to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) asking that their deportation be deferred until a decision is made on their application for permanent residency but Sanctuary Health, a migrant justice organization that’s working on behalf of the family, said the CBSA refused the request in less than 24 hours

They then appealed for an interim stay of deportation, which was granted

last week Now, according to the order, the family can remain “until such time as the applicants’ application for leave and judicial review of a negative decision refusing to defer their removal is considered and finally determined ”

Zinn, in his decision, noted the law requires that a stay of deportation can only be granted if the applicant “is likely to suffer irreparable harm if the stay is not granted ” His order said it’s in the “interests of justice” to issue an interim stay of deportation.

“We are thrilled to know that the family can now celebrate Christmas with their friends, family and community,” Omar Chu of Sanctuary Health said in a press release.

In honour of the season of eating, drinking and being merry, we reached out to some community leaders and asked them to share their favourite holiday recipes.

We’re presenting a couple in this week’s print edition, and you can find the entire collection online at www newwestrecord ca

Up first: Gurveen Dhaliwal’s Christmas Pizza.

CHRISTMAS PIZZA

Recipe from NewWestminster school board chair Gurveen Dhaliwal

“Our annual Christmas Pizza is our favourite holiday tradition!” Gurveen writes “Its inspiration comes from a pizza restaurant we went to in London back in November 2019 They were advertising their special Christmas

pizza, but it wasn’t out yet, and I couldn’t take my mind off of it. So that year my husband and I decided to make our own, with all our favourite Christmas dinner eats. It’s quickly become the thing we look forward to most every year. And yes, it’s a ridiculous amount of effort for a pizza, but that’s half the charm

“Pairs great with oldschool Christmas tunes and your favourite red ”

Ingredients:

Homemade pizza dough

1 tsp olive oil

Mashed potatoes

2-3 potatoes

2 tbsp butter

¼ cup milk

2 cloves garlic

½ tsp cayenne salt & pepper

Cranberry sauce

½ cup fresh cranberries

½ cup orange juice

¼ cup sugar

¼ tsp cinnamon

4-6 shredded brussels sprouts

Candied sweet potatoes

½ large sweet potato

1 tbsp melted butter

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Your favourite boxed stuffing mix

¼ cup goat cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella Instant gravy mix

Instructions:

Prepare your homemade pizza dough and let it rise.

Preheat oven to 425 F

In a small saucepan combine your cranberries, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon Set over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil,

then reduce heat to medium-low Let simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce reduced slightly.Take off heat and allow mixture to cool and thicken

Peel and chop sweet potato into small cubes and place in a bowl, add-

ing the melted butter, cinnamon and brown sugar

Stir until coated and add to oven for 10 to 13 minutes until just tender

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, peel your potatoes and boil them in a small pot until soft (about 20 minutes) Once soft, add your butter, milk, garlic, cayenne and salt and pepper and mash until nice and creamy You want it to be very smooth with next to no lumps.

While the potatoes are boiling, make your favourite boxed stuffing mix according to package instructions

Preheat oven to 475 F Roll out the dough into a circle and brush with olive oil Add shredded mozzarella along the border and pull over dough to

create a stuffed crust

Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the crust

Add your sweet potatoes and stuffing across the pizza and then sprinkle about ½ cup of your shredded mozzarella

Add dollops of your cranberry sauce across the pizza and top with your shredded brussels sprouts

Finish it off by adding your goat cheese and the remainder of your mozzarella.

Place in oven on centre rack until edges are crispy and cheese is melted (about 10-15 minutes).

While the pizza is baking, make your instant gravy as per the package instructions

Remove your pizza from oven and drizzle with gravy. Enjoy!

Labour of love: Christmas Pizza puts a new twist on a holiday dinner with all the fixings PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Old-fashioned Chewy Ginger Cookies

From Janet Kvammen, president, Royal City Literary Arts Society

Instructions:

Cream the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add molasses You can do this by hand or double up the recipe in a mixer

Sift together the flour, soda and spices

Mix the dry ingredients in three parts into the creamed mixture

Knead the dough gently until smooth and refrigerate in a bowl for two hours You can leave it overnight wrapped in plastic if you like and bake the next day.

Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper (I find parchment works great )

Preheat oven to 375F

Form the dough into 1¼ balls. Roll them in granulated sugar Add sprinkles of red and green sugar if you want them to look more festive.

Place on the prepared sheets and bake for around 10 to 12 minutes (This time is flexible I usually underbake them to keep them soft inside.)

Makes about five dozen Store in airtight container to keep them moist and chewy.Yum!

Christmas classic: Janet Kvammen offers up a recipe for her old-fashioned chewy ginger cookies PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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FRIDAY, DEC. 16 TO SUNDAY, DEC. 18

WINTER SOLSTICE: A CELEBRATION THROUGH ART

While some of us crib about the short days and long nights that winter brings, these artists are celebrating the moodiness that the season is known for Called Winter Solstice: A CelebrationThrough Art, the exhibition organized by the Arts Council of NewWestminster features paintings, photographs, ceramics and glass art all of which are an ode to the foggy mornings and nippy evenings Catch the show, featuring work by more than 30 artists, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park located at the Centennial Lodge (near the bandshell) Entry is free for all; donations are encouraged.

WHEN: Until Wednesday, Dec. 21. Gallery open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Photo: Contributed Work by Sheri Lynn Seitz is part of the Winter Solstice: A Celebration Through Art exhibition that’s ongoing until Dec 21 at the Gallery at Queen’s Park

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

NEW WEST CRAFT

Are you scrambling for the perfect Christmas gift that fits within your budget? Fret not, the Arts Council of New Westminster’s third NewWest Craft Holiday Market is happening this weekend With 30-plus vendors showcasing their handmade crafts at the event, there is little chance you will come out empty-handed While you browse through the many stalls, also make sure to hop in and out of the shops and restaurants at the venue to make

the most out of your shopping day.The market will be open between 11 a.m. and 4 p m at the River Market

MORE: @newwestcraft on Facebook

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

BUDDY HOLLY CHRISTMAS

For those who like to hum rock n’ roll legend Buddy Holly’s That’ll be the Day and Peggy Sue, this is going to be a holly jolly weekend Actor and musician Zachary Stevenson will be host a Christmas concert called Buddy’s Holly Jolly Christmas

WHERE: Gallery at Queen’s Park (in Centennial Lodge).

INFO: www.acnw.ca/galleryexhibit

at MasseyTheatre, starting at 7:30 p m

At the event, you will get to listen to your favourite songs from the ’50s while also getting to know a lot about the music sensation Tickets $55 per person

MORE: See www.ticketsnw.ca.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

COMPASSIONATE CAFÉ

Boogie-woogie and rock ’n’ roll can perk you up even if you are having a bad day But here’s an event that also lets you help out someone in need while getting to hop and swivel to some peppy numbers Compassionate Café Music for a Great Cause, a monthly fundraiser in support of the NewWest Hospice Society at Begbie’s (609 Columbia St ) will feature the boogie-woogie rock ’n’ roll groupThe Mike Van Eyes Band this weekend If you are over 19 years old, head to the event between 3 and 5 p m You’ll be helping folks with life-limiting illnesses

MORE: instagram.com/newwesthospice

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

THE NUTCRACKER

Even as you eagerly wait for this year’s Christmas Eve, time travel to the Christmas Eve of 1890 when the story of Clara and her favourite toy, a nutcracker, unfolds in the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker The ballet was first performed in 1892, but ever since, it has grown into something quintessentially Christmassy just like carols and gingerbread Over the years, it has been performed innumerable times by countless ballet groups; and this year, you’ll get to see a cast of 100-odd dancers from the Royal CityYouth Ballet bringTchaikovsky’s play about magical soldiers, mice, and a sugar plum fairy to life at MasseyTheatre (735 Eighth Ave ) at 1 and 4 30 p m Tickets are priced between $44 and $59.

MORE: www.royalcityyouthballet.org. – compiled by Naveena Vijayan

Community

Fraser River Discovery Centre is inviting community members to enjoy some winter fun on the waterfront

The centre, located next to River Market on New Westminster’s waterfront,

is holdingWinter Discovery Days from Dec 17 to Jan 2 (It’s closed Dec 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.)

Daily activities will include a drop-in craft with storytime between 1 and 3 p.m., as well as opportuni-

ties to play a jumbo board game to learn about local ecosystems, and to learn about animal adaptations to the cold by making a den or finding a place to camouflage

Snowy Science, run-

ning from Dec. 17 to 24, gives visitors an opportunity to learn about snowflakes and critter footprints in the snow

From Dec 27 to Jan 2, visitors will be able to take part in Hummingbird

Habitats, where they’ll learn how hummingbirds survive the winter, build a hummingbird habitat and find out how to help them through the cold season

Masks are required for visitors aged five and

older. No pre-registration is needed

Winter Discovery Days takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p m at 788 Quayside Dr Regular admission fees apply See www fraser riverdiscovery.org.

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Community

Nearly 13 years after undergoing a life-saving liver transplant, longtime NewWest resident Chuck Puchmayr was part of the Operation Popcorn crew that visited B C hospitals to give thanks to

the health-care teams that make organ donation and transplants possible

The former city councillor and MLA was in critical liver failure when he underwent a life-saving liver transplant atVancou-

ver General Hospital in January 2009

Earlier this month, he was among 85 volunteers who delivered popcorn to 28 hospitals across B C

“The health professionals in critical care units

and operating rooms across the province provide unwavering care and compassion to organ donors and their families at a very difficult time,” BC Transplant executive director Eric Lun said in a

news release “Their efforts result in hundreds of patients each year having their lives saved or improved through organ donation and transplant ”

For the past 31 years, transplant recipients, liv-

ing donors and families of deceased donors deliver packages of popcorn to B.C. hospitals and share their tories with staff

For more about becoming an organ donor, visit www transplant bc ca

is a beautiful grey blue bunny who was found as a stray! She is curious and brave. She will come right up to you to check you out, and will take food from your hands She is accepting of pets If she gets startled, she’ll dart into a hiding spot but is quick to come back out. Honeydew is a very clean rabbit and is fastidious about her litter box We think that she would be fine with respectful children. She is currently housed alone, but might be a suitable buddy for a well-matched resident rabbit.

REMEMBRANCES

Obituaries

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

BETWEEN:

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE

PETITIONER(S)

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act

Munde’s Towng, Storage & Servce (1976) Ltd wi dispose of:

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RO: BARRY ZUK/BANK OF MONTREAL

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RO: HAOSONG CHEN/ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

3) 2017 NISSAN ALT MA VIN# 1N4AL3AP8HN343653

RO: CEARA DELORME/MR MOTORS LP

4) 2005 CADILLAC STS VIN# 1G6DW677250138445

RO: SARAH BENNEE

5) 2000 FORD F350 VIN# 1FTSX31F4YEB46943

RO: SAMUEL URETA

May 15, 1923

November 22, 2022

Beatrice passed away peacefully at the age of 99. She was born in Vancouver and lived most of her life in Burnaby. Bea graduated from the University of Toronto as an Occupational Therapist, participating in the Second World War effort as a lieutenant in the Canadian Army. After her service, she worked locally as an OT. Bea was a committed life member of the Beta Sigma Phi Lamda Master Chapter and a dedicated philanthropist and volunteer. During her pastime, she was a talented crafter, knitter, gardener, and world traveller. She was also well known as everyone’s "Auntie Bea."

Bea was predeceased by her husband, Sheldon Hunter; brother Donald M. Carpenter; and niece Corinne Fraser. She is survived by her brother Charles; sisters in law Patti and Cicely; niece Lea Carpenter (Tim Turner); nephews Andrew Carpenter, Kevin Carpenter (Jae Ahn) and Robert (Bob) Carpenter (Michelle); and her many grand nephews and grand nieces, and cousin Beth Coleman.

A graveside memorial, followed by a reception, will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Ocean View Cemetery & Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby. The family would like to thank the staff of Amica West Vancouver and My Home Rehab for their professional and affectionate care of Bea over the years.

EXECUTOR SERVICES

AND:

ZIHANG ZHANG

THE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN EPS2739 JOHN DOE and JANE DOE

RESPONDENT(S)

To: The Respondent, ZIHANG ZHANG

TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 12, 2022 an order was made for serv ce on you of a Petition issued from the VANCOUVER Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceed ng number H-220343 by way of this advertisement

In the proceeding, the plaintiff/petit oner claim(s) the following relief against you:

a) an Order Nisi of foreclosure w th a six (6) month redemption period (re: Lot 19, Plan EPS2739);

b) an Order for Immediate Conduct of Sale (re; Lot 19, Plan EPS2739);

c) Judgment for the mortgage ba ance; d) Party and party costs at Sca e A;

You must fi e a responding plead ng/ response to petition w th n the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules fail ng which further proceed ngs, including judgment, may be taken against you w thout notice to you

You may obta n, from the VANCOUVER Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, a copy of the Pet t on and the order providing for service by this advertisement

Th s advertisement is placed by DANIEL A CARROLL, whose address for service is: c/o Fulton & Company LLP, 300 – 350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Y1 Attent on: Daniel A Carrol

Fax number address for serv ce (if any): (250) 851-2300

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HUNTER, Beatrice G.