New Westminster Record April 6 2023

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The City of NewWestminster is planning a party to celebrate the completion of the bike lanes on Sixth Street.

On Monday, city council received a staff update about mitigation measures being proposed to address business and public concerns related to the New Westminster Secondary School cycling connector.

Council unanimously directed staff to implement the proposed mitigation measures outlined in the report, which include:

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Kids’ space: The speeches may have been a little much for three-year-old Noah, but the folks in attendance at the opening of a new Queensborough childcare centre were excited The City of New Westminster partnered with the B C government and Anthem Properties to open a new daycare centre in the Portside development The centre, operated by K I D S Child Care, will offer 12 infant-toddler spaces and 25 spots for preschoolers Its grand opening was held March 25 Find out more at www.newwestrecord.ca. photo chung chow

UpFront

44-storey tower, hotel proposed for downtown

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

A 44-storey tower project that includes a 138room hotel is being proposed for downtown New Westminster.

At its March 27 meeting, council received a preliminary report regarding a rezoning and special development permit for 809 to 811 Carnarvon St and 60 to 70 Eighth St The development site is located at Eighth and Carnarvon, across the street from Douglas College and just north of the NewWestminster SkyTrain station.

A staff report stated the proposed development includes 469 stratified condo units, a 6,701-square-me-

tre (72,135-square-foot) hotel and 746 square metres (8,034 square feet) of at-grade retail space The applicant is also proposing 411 parking spaces, which is a 22 per cent reduction from the 526 that are required

The commercial space is proposed on Eighth and Carnarvon streets and the 44-storey residential tower would be situated on the north side of the site and have a lobby that faces Agnes Street. The hotel, which would be in a six-storey part of the project that faces Carnarvon Street, is proposed to include reception, bar, lounge, food and fitness centre services

The applicant is cur-

rently in discussions with operators but expects the space would accommodate a “select service hotel” typically seen in hotel chains such as the Marriott or Hyatt, said the report

density bonus

In a report to council, staff stated the additional density and height were reasonable based on preliminary economic analysis related to a hotel.The report said the project is consistent with proposals in the area (where 32-, 40- and 33-storey buildings have been approved or are being proposed) and would help the city achieve its strategic priority of providing hotel units in the downtown in a location close to transit and Anvil Centre

According to staff, the city’s density bonusing policy anticipates a building height of 240 feet (about 24 storeys) on subject sites, so this proposal exceeds the anticipated density by 52 per cent and the height by about 20 storeys (or 83 per cent).

However, the density bonus policy allows the city to consider applications that exceed anticipated height and density “in the case of unique and

exceptional circumstance, including the provision of amenities addressing city strategic priorities.”

‘good potential’

Mayor Patrick Johnstone said the area around Eighth and Carnarvon streets may be the busiest pedestrian corner in the city twice a day, when there is a constant flow of students going between the NewWestminster SkyTrain station and Douglas College, as well as residents heading to the station He said it would be very important to protect the pedestrian realm dur-

ing construction, if the project is ever approved.

“But I do want to say I am excited to hear that there is somebody willing to invest in building a hotel space in NewWestminster again.This has been a longstanding desire of the city, both for economic development and just a basic community amenity that we’ve been overdue for trying to find,” he said “So I am some positive about that part of this project I will hold my comments on the on the merits of the entire project ”

Coun. Jaimie McEvoy said that increasing the

downtown’s population has always been viewed as the way to help revitalize the neighbourhood. He noted that one of the reasons the city built the Anvil office tower was to bring more of a daytime population into the area to support cafés and other businesses

“Without prejudging a proposal that might come to public hearing, but on the general concept of a hotel, I think that it has good potential,” he said “I would want to see a bit of analysis from the professionals on that.”

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moving on up: This architectural rendering shows a proposed 44-storey condo tower and six-storey hotel at the corner of Eighth and Carnarvon streets photo city of new westminster

new look: The corner of Eighth and Carnarvon (at right) is the proposed site of the new hotel and tower. photo julie maclellan

SPRING SWAP MEET

Queensborough Community Centre | Saturday, April 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Shop an array of used household items, collectables, clothing pieces, children’s toys, and much more, from over 30 tables! Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation

SELLERS: One six-foot table is provide with fee Setup 9:00 am. Tear down time 2:00 pm. Call 604.525.7388 or register online: newwestcity.ca/register (ID #178718). Registration fee: $15.00/table

CITY SMALL GRANT OPPORTUNITY

The City’s One-Time Small Grant intake is open! Note there is only ONE intake this year.

• Application deadline is Monday, April 24, 2023. Please see newwestcity.ca/grants for more details. Questions? Please contact grants@newwestcityca.

CITY-LED COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

COMMENT PERIOD: April 5 – April 26, 2023

REZONING APPLICATION FOR 114 and 118 Sprice Street (REZ00220)

WHAT IS THE REZONING (REZ00220) ABOUT?

Rezoning, Development Variance Permit, and Development Permit applications have been received to allow the development of 10 single-detached houses on compact lots on the properties located at 114 and 118 Sprice Street in

Queensborough

The applicant is proposing two different housing styles (Type A and Type B) to provide more flexibility in the housing form. Parking for each house lot would be provided in an enclosed garage at the rear of the site

A rezoning from the existing RQ-1 zone to RT-2D zone would be required to permit this development Development Variance Permits are being requested as the proposed plans do not conform with the RT-2D zone in the following ways:

• The site frontage for all houses is more narrow than permitted;

• The height of the Type B detached garages are higher than permitted. Images of the proposed development are available on Be Heard New West. This is the last opportunity for public comment on the updated proposal prior to the application being forwarded to Council for consideration

HOW CAN I BE HEARD?

Complete the comment form and find detailed project information on the project webpage at: www beheardnewwest ca/sprice-st

You may also send comments or request a meeting with City staff (via phone or in-person) by contacting the Planning Division:

Phone - 604-527-4532

Email - devfeedback@newwestcityca

Mail - Development Services Department (Planning), 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9

Send your comments by end of day on April 26, 2023

CITYPAGE

THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS IN OUR CITY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 6 - 10 Easter in the City newwestcity.ca/easter

Monday, April 10 No Council Meeting

EASTER IN THE CITY: APRIL 6 – 10

Easter in the City is back! Hop around the City and enjoy a variety of activities over 5 days. There are opportunities for everyone to discover, create, hop around, or try something new! Find out more at: newwestcity.ca/easter

WALK30 CHALLENGE STARTS APRIL 10

The City has partnered with the WALK30 Challenge so you can win awesome prizes from local businesses for simply walking more April 10 - May 14! WALK30 is a friendly competition that encourages people to walk more to improve their overall health and wellness, strengthen their connections to the community, and rethink how we get around. Sign up for free as an individual or team at walk30.ca and follow @walk30_challenge on Instagram and Twitter for fun and motivating weekly posts

CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER DRAFT 2023-2027 FINANCIAL PLAN

The City of New Westminster is in the process of completing its draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan As part of the public consultation process, a budget information package including the draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan, a staff report, and a link for providing comments are available starting March 27, 2023 on the City’s Budget 2023 website page: www. newwestcity.ca/budget2023

The draft Financial Plan bylaw will be presented to Council for three readings at a City Council meeting on April 17, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall The public is invited to speak to this matter at an Opportunity to be Heard, which will begin at 6:00pm The public may attend in person or via zoom To attend via zoom, please see the instructions at www.newwestcity.ca/council If you wish to register to speak at the Opportunity to be Heard, starting at 8:30am on April 11, sign up at speakers.newwestcity.ca or call 604-5274523 Registration is not required

Comments regarding this matter can also be forwarded to the CFO/Director of Finance and must be received by the start of the Council meeting at 6:00pm on April 17, 2023 Written communication options are as follows:

Via email: nwfinance@newwestcityca

Via regular mail: Attention: CFO/Director of Finance City of New Westminster 511 Royal Avenue. New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

Drop off in person: Attention: CFO/Director of Finance

City of New Westminster 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

Written submissions will be presented to Council and published

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Final bike lane touches should be done this spring

changing the timing of signals to address traffic congestion; installing flexible posts to highlight the visibility of concrete medians; upgrading street lighting with new LED fixtures along Sixth Street; and installing on-street wayfinding signage to highlight accesses to off-street parking for properties where it’s not clearly visible

Staff is also planning an event to celebrate the completion of the project, likely in June

Mike Anderson, the city’s manager of transportation, said the measures being recommended are quite consistent with those suggested by business representatives in the city’s

previous outreach. He said the city doesn’t have a firm date on when the project will be 100 per cent complete because the work is weather-dependent, but the contractor should be able to complete the project this spring.

“They were delayed through the winter. But the weather was adequate enough to install the pavement markings last week,” he said. “We will also be inspecting the signage that’s been installed, just to make sure that there’s clear and sufficient signage in place to enable enforcement activities.”

Coun. Daniel Fontaine had a number of questions for staff about the project, such as asking if the city

is monitoring how many trips are taking place in the bike lanes.

“In discussion with some of the local businesses, they’re still reporting, as of last week, that that particular lane is not getting used, perhaps not at all, but it’s definitely not being used to its maximum capacity,” he said.

Anderson said the project is still incomplete so the city hasn’t started to collect data.

“There’s still some signage and pavement markings to be installed before we officially complete the project and open the bike lanes officially. And once that’s happened, we will begin monitoring usage, likely this spring, once the

project is actually complete,” he said.

Coun Nadine Nakagawa said she took a spin on the bike lanes last weekend when visiting several shop on Sixth Street

“I’m a fair-weather cyclist So when the sun comes out, my bike comes out,” she said “I do expect to see me more on those on those bike lanes ”

How does Newwest stack up?

The report summarized some of the things being done in other communities, including Burnaby, Calgary, Portland, Edmonton, NorthVancouver and Toronto, regarding engagement processes and mitigation measures related to

bike lanes

City of NewWestminster staff learned that other municipalities have implemented very few physical mitigation measures to address concerns expressed by businesses, said the report Mayor Patrick Johnstone said it’s always good to hear how other municipalities are managing the issue

“As every municipality is sort of moving in this direction, it is interesting to hear what their experience is and to learn from that because we don’t have to invent the wheel every

time,” he said Nakagawa said it was great to see the “extraordinary amount” of public engagement that went into this project, even compared to larger municipalities like Calgary She said the city continues to have conversations about ways to make this project better

“I just want to express my gratitude for this report And I’m looking forward to seeing how well the bike lanes are used once they do open up,” she said “Keep an eye out for me on my pink bike as I cruise along ”

Nadine Nakagawa city councillor

KeITH BaLdreY

BC Conservatives hurt BC Liberal prospects

Newly acclaimed BC Conservative party leader and veteran MLA

John Rustad is trying to do something that a long line of predecessors have failed to do for decades: breathe some life into that moribund organization and make it relevant in this province’s political arena.

It would be appear he may stand a better chance than previous party leaders when it comes to achieving those goals

And if he does bring the party even a modicum of respect and support, that could be very bad news for the BC Liberal Party (even as it is in the process of changing its party name to BC United).

Rustad has some advantages the previous party leader lacked. First of all, he’s been elected five times and has been a cabinet

minister, so his public profile is considerably higher than the previous leader,Travis Bolin (or indeed pretty well any leader going back decades, with the possible exception of former longtime Conservative MP John Cummins) Also, the fact he is physically present in the legislature means he has immediate access to the news media

Rustad knows he doesn’t have to aim too high to take his party to the next level If just one other Conservative candidate were to win a seat, the party would have official party status in the B.C. legislature for the first time in decades

The party’s best chance of adding seats would likely come in either of the two Peace River ridings, especially if either of the incumbent BC Liberal MLAs opt not to run

Even if they do run, the Conservatives will likely be competitive (in the 2020 campaign, the party’s candidates finished a strong second in both ridings, winning a third of the vote in each) in the most conservative region of the province

There are at least a half-dozen other ridings where the Conservatives could play a decisive role in the next election

Three of them Fraser-Nicola, Kamloops-NorthThompson, and SurreyWhite Rock were won by the BC Liberals by the slimmest margins (less than 300 votes in each), so even a slight uptick of Conservative Party support could see the ridings fall into the BC NDP win column

Strong showings by Conservative candidates in four ridings covering Chilliwack,

Abbotsford and Langley allowed the NDP to win in each of them for the first time in a general election in 2020 A strengthened party under Rustad would presumably better the NDP’s hold on them come the next vote.

Rustad will spend the next 18 months boosting his party’s profile and organization

Of course, the Conservatives have tripped up before notably Cummins in the 2013 election so Rustad’s task is a big one

But even if he achieves even a little bit of success, it could split the vote once again on the centre-right side of the electorate, which would be music to the NDP’s ears, and a potential disaster for the BC Liberals

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

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Letters

Don’t relax parking for downtown tower,hotel

Editor: Re: 44-storey tower with hotel proposed in downtown New Westminster.

I’m very concerned about the proposed hotel you write about. You say their plan is to have less parking than legally required

I think this is a big mistake to allow new builds to badger city hall to lower its standards in the amount of parking required Parking is always a problem and will get worse.

Wendy Galvin

Wind, solar energy are critical for B.C.’s future

Editor: Re: Keith Baldrey B C lacks power to meet climate goals: report (New West Record, Opinion, March 30)

Keith only tells half the story While true the current (no pun) supply will be inadequate, measures are being taken to increase it and also to lower demand. B.C. has thousands of

hectares of roofs on which solar panels can be installed. The recent federal budget offers one of several assistance schemes

Also, our increasingly windy climate lends itself to turbines.

These do not have to be giant 100-metre-tall towers, but smaller vertical cylindrical ones which can be located on traffic islands, etc , all over cities The wind blows at night, too, by the way.

Remember, LNG is a relatively short-term energy source. If we are serious about ending fossil fuel use, LNG has to go The electricity it uses then becomes available to the grid Hopefully, our children and grandchildren will have less severe weather to deal with if we do as Keith says: taking bold action. Now!

Colin Dover

Non-smokers can’t use the parklet anymore

Editor: If smoking is the problem, then restrict tobacco sales, Letters to the editor, New West Record, March 30.

Tobacco sales are already restricted, and it’s not that hard to buy weed.

The only discrimination at the parklet is perpetrated by the smokers who make it an unwelcoming space for its intended users: non-smokers

It has always been designated as a nonsmoking area, and when it was first opened, there were games for children to play while their caregivers sat and had conversation and a cup of coffee with friends People that work in the area would sit there on their breaks for some fresh air

It’s too bad that the intended purpose of this area has been ruined by people who absolutely refuse to clean up after themselves

Lisa Finnigan

Let’s make Hyack Square a positive space

Editor: Re: Outside/In festival

For the first time in a long time, positive activity was the focus at Hyack Square on six dates.

Hyack Square usually sits empty, dingy, dirty and grey and becomes home to some challenges from open drug use to human waste issues I walk through the downtown area on a daily basis and have seen the challenges, but rarely see anything fun, positive and exciting taking place.

So why do the Hyack Square events need to end? Funding? Staff resources? What would it take to have something continue even on a smaller scale?

Don’t get me wrong, I will enjoy large festivals taking place downtown, but these smaller events are also wonderful for the community

I hope that mayor and council will focus some of their time and resources to make this happen, so that Hyack Square and the downtown businesses can benefit from this positive energy and sense of community that the events create in the empty, dingy, dirty and grey square

Thank you.

David Minoru

Got thoughts to share? Email editorial@ newwestrecord.ca.

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New West divided in B.C. riding shift

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

And then there were three?

Last fall, the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission published its preliminary report with recommendations for changing British Columbia’s provincial electoral districts for the next two provincial general elections. It proposed New West voters be divvied up into five provincial ridings. The commission has now published its final report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly. Instead of five, it’s now proposing that New West be included in three provincial ridings: Rich-

mond-Queensborough, Burnaby-NewWestminster and NewWestminster-Coquitlam

“We believe that this allows for expected growth, keeps the urban core of NewWestminster intact, and avoids splitting the community into too many electoral districts, which would reduce effective representation,” said the report

Currently, residents are in two provincial ridings: Richmond-Queensborough, which includes all of Queensborough, and New Westminster-Burnaby, which includes all of the city’s mainland Queensborough residents will continue to be part of the Rich-

mond-Queensborough provincial riding

“People expressed different opinions about whether the NewWestminster neighbourhood of Queensborough, which was moved into Richmond-Delta in the 2015 electoral boundary adjustment, should remain in a Richmond riding or return to NewWestminster,” said the commission’s report. “We propose keeping it where it is because moving it would neither improve effective representation nor better balance electoral district populations.”

The commission’s preliminary proposal, released in October 2022, would have seen NewWest residents voting in five provin-

cial ridings: Burnaby East, Burnaby-NewWestminster, Burnaby South, New Westminster-Maillardville, and Richmond-Queensborough.

In November, five people made presentations to the commission when it held a hearing in New Westminster, including then-mayor-elect Patrick Johnstone, school trustee Maya Russell, the City of NewWestminster intergovernmental and community relations manager and a local resident. All four expressed concerns about the plan to divide NewWest among five ridings, with parts of the Connaught Heights and Massey Heights neighbourhoods added to Burnaby ridings.

riding photo B.C. ElECtoral BounDariEs Commission

Divided: Maps show the new Burnaby-New Westminster (top) and New Westminster-Coquitlam ridings Queensborough remains in the Richmond-Queensborough

starting thursDaY, april 6

VAGABOND PLAYERS

Not all die-hard Saturday Night Live fans might know that prior to the long-running show, there was another comedy show back in the 1950s called Your Show of Shows. Now, here is a play that gives you a sneak peek into what it was like to be part of it Neil Simon’s comedy Laughter on the 23rd Floor is inspired by his experience as a writer for that show.Watch the comedy at the Bernie LeggeTheatre in Queen’s Park until April 29.

WHEN: April 6 to 29

WHERE: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park

COST: $17 regular, $15 seniors/youth, $12 previews; buy at www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.

FriDaY, april 7 to sunDaY, april 9

SPRING SALMON EGGS-TRAVAGANZA

While you are busy hunting for colourful Easter eggs, know that just a short distance away, in the Fraser River, a large number of salmon eggs are hatching To mark this occasion, the Fraser River Discovery Centre (788 Quayside Dr ) is hosting Spring Salmon Eggstravaganza! with salmon-themed games and crafts. Attend the event between 10 a m and 4 p m Tickets are priced at $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, $3 for kids, and free for tots two years and younger

WHEN: Friday, April 7 to Sunday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr

COST: $6 regular, $5 seniors, $3 kids, free for those two and younger

saturDaY, april 8

SAKURA WORKSHOP

If you love cherry blossoms, why limit yourself to just

Don’t miss these weekend events & activities!

Please send your information for inclusion on to calendar@newwestrecord.ca

thursDaY, april 6

EASTER AT THE FARMERS MARKET

This week, there are more reasons than one to head to the NewWest Farmers Market atTipperary Park (315 Queens Ave.).The market is all geared up to celebrate Easter in its full spirit.Yep, we are talking about a visit from the Easter Bunny and a full-blown Easter egg hunt. At the venue, kids will find a colouring booth, balloons and a chance to get initiated into gardening through Gardens4Kids.The Easter celebrations are between 3 and 7 p m , during the market’s operating hours

WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 3 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Tipperary Park (next to New Westminster City Hall)

INFO: See www.newwestfarmers.ca for full details (including a market vendors’ list).

looking at them from afar when you can make the tiny flowers yourself? As part of Kinder Books’ brand new event series CanvasTales:When Art Meets Children’s Literature, artist and children’s book author Sleepless Kao will be teaching children how to craft the flowers using felt Any child four years and older can sign up for the free workshop on Saturday at 1 and 2 p m Kao’s art pieces will also be on display at the bookstore (810 Quayside Dr ) for the entire month of April

WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 1 and 2 p.m.

WHERE: Kinder Books, 101-810 Quayside Dr INFO: Free, see www.kinderbooks.ca

ARTIST TALK

Artist Suze Shore’s multilayered textile artworks currently adorn the walls of Arrieta Art Studio (707 Front St.).The gallery is openThursdays to Sundays. If you are particularly curious to know the thought process behind the works, listen to Shore’s talk on Saturday between 4 and 6 p m Light refreshments will be provided.

WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 4 p.m.

WHERE: Arrieta Art Studio, 707 Front St. INFO: instagram.com/arrieta_art

PHOTO: John Fedele/The Image Bank/Getty Images

Kids can take part in an Easter egg hunt as part of the festivities at this week’s New West Farmers Market, running from 3 to 7 p m on Thursday at Tipperary Park.

Hyack Ambassador gala weekend coming up

Mark your calendars for the Hyack Ambassador gala weekend

The two-part event, set for April 14 and 15, features talent and speech presentations on Friday

from 6:30 to 9:30 p m at Bernie LeggeTheatre in Queen’s Park

On Saturday night, you can enjoy the Evening of Stars, including presentations of scholarships and

installation of the Hyack Ambassador leadership team That takes place at the Laura MuirTheatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave

Tickets are $25 per

event, or $40 for both events or $30 for students under 12 and seniors 60 and older For info and tickets, see www tinyurl com/HyackAmbassador GalaWeekend2023

Hotelmaynotneed publichearing

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At its March 27 meeting, council directed staff to work with the applicant to prepare a development plan for the subject properties that is suitable for consideration of first and second readings. Council also directed staff to proceed with processing the proposed rezoning.

In addition, council approved a staff recommendation that no public hearing be held for this application, in accordance with the Local Government Act.

“Given the size of the application, staff would undertake city-led public consultation prior to forwarding the application to council for consideration,” said the report.

According to the report, at that time, staff would evaluate whether the ap-

plication is consistent with the city’s principles for determining when a project does not require a public hearing, which includes an application that: is largely consistent with city policy and/or council strategic priorities, and/or exceeds city policy in support of council’s strategy priorities; responds to feedback from the public and staff to the satisfaction of the city’s director of climate action, planning and development; and is consistent with the official community plan.

“Should the project not meet these principles, staff would recommend to council that a public hearing be held,” said the report. “Council continues to have the option, at the start of consideration of the bylaws, to refer the application to public hearing at council’s discretion.”

Family Place gets funding for move into new space

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

NewWest Family Place is hard at work on efforts to welcome families into its new space.

Since 1989, Family Place has been offering a variety of drop-in programs, workshops, parenting groups and services for families with children aged zero to six years of age. It’s currently renovating a new space at 960 Quayside Dr. a commercial building next to the Inn at the Quay and River Market.

The move comes after Family Place had to vacate the space it had been using in École Qayqayt Elementary School since 2016 because the school district needed that space for classrooms.

NewWestminster city council recently approved a one-time emergency grant of $6,300 to New West Family Place, with the funds being used to support its relocation by offsetting the value of the 2023 municipal taxes.

According to a report to council, Family Place will face “significant” expenses in its first year, including

upgrades to integrate three units at the new site

The staff report noted Family Place has been supported by a “generous donation” of $64,500 per year for three years from Peter Chung of Primacorp Ventures, owner of 960 Quayside Dr and River Market

DeniseTambellini, the city’s intergovernmental and community relations manager, said the city has helped facilitate the lease agreement at the new location and the donation from Chung

“We’re very grateful for that contribution,” she said

According toTambellini, the city’s financial support is a one-time emergency response She noted that grant processes can take from six months to a year, and there was a quick timeline between the time Family Place needed to move out of the Qayqayt location and into the Quayside space

Dana Osiowy, executive director of Family Place, said the non-profit has been doing a lot of fundraising

“We will continue to do

that,” she said “I’m very confident that this will be a one-time funding, that we’ll be able to even think out as we go forward We do have a robust fundraising strategy, a diversity of funders who fund our charity So, we will continue along that path ”

How living in a neighbourhood you love improves your wellbeing

Studies have shown that the neighbourhood in which you live affects both your mental and physical health in many ways. People living in an area with access to the natural environment have higher levels of life satisfaction than individuals in locations with less access.

Just think back to when you chose your current home – whether it was the home in which you raised your family or the sanctuary you enjoyed in your later years – you probably considered the neighbourhood as a key factor in your decision.

For young families, proximity to schools, parks, recreational facilities and grocery stores is evidently important. For older adults, many of the same considerations apply, along with other important features such as easy accessibility to medical services, proximity to walking paths, shopping and restaurants.

Many reasons to live in a ‘Hood’ you love

Living in a community you love as you age is important for many reasons. It could be that you have friends and family close by – or neighbours you’ve literally grown older with Your relationships with doctors, pharmacists and even your favourite local haunts are important factors in establishing a healthy lifestyle that includes social activity and wellness.

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Arts & Entertainment

Braid St Studios back in town

The artist haven has found two new locations in uptown NewWest after three years in Port Coquitlam

NaveenaVijayan

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NewWest-born Braid St Studios is back home after spending a short stint away in Port Coquitlam.

First started at 100 Braid St. (hence the name) in 2014, the co-working art studio had to shift base to Port Coquitlam for three years before making its way back to New West this spring.

“It’s wonderful to be back. I’m extremely happy,” said Susan L. Greig, founder of Braid St Studios, and a resident of NewWest for 20 years.

“This is my home,” said the award-winning Métis artist.

On June 10, Braid St Studios will see the official launch of its two new locations in the city.

For Greig, the day will mark the completion of nine years since she embarked on a journey that was spurred by the question: “If I wasn’t afraid to fail, what would I do?”

Greig, who worked in health care back then, recollects answering that question: “I said to myself, ‘I would surround myself with a community of artists. I would paint and write full time.’”

At that point, Greig was on a three-month break from work she was suffering from PTSD, and couldn’t imagine going back to the hospital. So, instead, she decided to nurture the dream of being a full-time artist right away.

“I asked myself, ‘Well, why can’t I do it now?” So,

I went and found a building ”

Greig found a 1929-built building a historic building at 100 Braid St to be the home of her new business

It used to be a winery building for the B C Distillery; Greig turned it into a co-working space for artists

In the building, there were 46 art studios, workshop rooms, and a 2,500-square-foot event space that host art shows and sometimes weddings, said Greig

After about six years of operating out of the iconic space, Greig had to move out, as the building was to be redeveloped into a 34-storey residential tower

“It was right in the middle of the pandemic and it was a difficult time but we received tremendous support from the building owner,Wesgroup Properties,” as per Greig

Though the artists had to disperse from the art hub, all of them have managed to remain connected through an online group

Meanwhile, Greig moved the studio to Port Coquitlam, to a “very small gallery and two-studio” space

“It’s been a slow journey,” she said “I look at Port Coquitlam as a place for us to just get through the pandemic And that’s exactly what happened ”

While there, Greig continued looking for properties inVancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody

Aside from people

reaching out to her with leads on potential locations, she also received support from the the City of NewWestminster’s economic development department to find another spot within the city

“My heart has been in NewWest, and it has always been my first choice ”

Now, with two new locations in NewWest, she got what her heart wanted

The location at 321 Sixth St has individual studios with lockable doors, a meeting/workshop room, a commercial industrial sink and more While this is “essentially an office building,” the other location at 301 Sixth St is a little bit more like the original Braid St building where artists share a com-

mon space, she said “So what we’re really doing is catering to different types of artists artists who prefer to have their own studio, and also those who want to work in

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Home again: Susan L. Greig is happy to be bringing Braid St Studios back to New West photo contributed

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a collaborative environment.”

Meanwhile, the PoCo gallery and studio space will be transformed entirely as just a studio space, she said

Between the three, Braid St Studios can accommodate about 40 artists.

seeking short-term rental locations

While the new locations are open for artists to rent, Greig can’t guarantee any applicant more than 18 months in the space

“The building is going to be redeveloped at some point.We don’t know what’s going to happen with the redevelopment. If there are any delays, we

could go on for longer.”

Greig is already in talks with other developers and building owners to plan where she can move the artists once the redevelopment of the current site starts

Since COVID, Greig has been seeking properties that are set for redevelopment and might have trouble filling a building with short-term rentals.

“Rather than a space sitting empty for 18 months to two years during the redevelopment process, and because Braid St (Studios) already has an existing community looking for space, we have the connections, structure, and processes in place to ‘pop up’ quickly.We can create

a community where none has existed before, and it is a wonderful way for owners and developers to support the arts community”

But a move is a long way away; as of now, Greig is just happy to bring Braid St Studios back home

artists can apply for studio space

Braid St Studios has two new locations in New Westminster: 321 Sixth St and 301 Sixth St

The studios are open to the public on the first Friday and the first Saturday of each month.

Artists can apply for a space at the Braid St Studios website, 100braidst studios.com.

Vagabond Players bring comedy to the stage

TheVagabond Players are bringing laughter to NewWestminster for their spring production

The community theatre group is staging Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, running April 6 to 29 at the Bernie LeggeTheatre in Queen’s Park.

It stars NewWest residents Ray Boulay as Milt, Adam Beggs as Lucas and Wayne Nolan as Ira.

The comedy, inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, serves up all the comic drama you’d expect as the harried writers frantically scramble to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman Max Prince.

Rounding out the cast are Chris Schuessler as Max, Evan Kelly as Brian, Angie McLeod as Kenny, Kelsey Robertson as Carol, and Alexandra Swan-

beck as Helen Miles Lavkulich directs Shows areThursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., plus Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Find tickets ($17/$15/$12 previews) and info online at www.vagabond players.ca/tickets.

Onstage: Ray Boulay, Adam Beggs and Wayne Nolan appear in the Vagabond Players’ production of Laughter on the 23rd Floor. photo craig premack/cOntributed

Sports

Historian sheds new light on hockey villain

MarioBartel editorial@newwestrecord.ca

A Douglas College historian is shining a new light on one of the greatest villains in Canadian sports lore

Cedric Bolz, the head of the school’s history department, has published an alternate view of the famous 1972 Canada–Russia hockey Summit Series as it was seen through the eyes of Josef Kompalla, one of its referees Kompalla and fellowWest German Franz Baader were among eight officials that also included four Americans, a Swede and a Czech, who were assigned to work the historic

eight-game showdown between hockey’s two greatest superpowers at the time

But Canadians old enough to remember the grainy liveTV pictures from Moscow’s Luzhniki Ice Palace beamed into their living rooms and even classrooms that September 51 years ago likely recall Kompalla as Public Enemy No 1

Even those who’ve only experienced the series second hand through subsequent memoirs and documentary films have come to vilify Kompalla, said Bolz.

Authors and filmmakers have perpetuated the narrative that the amateur ref-

eree was out of his depth arbitrating games between hockey’s greatest professional players and the mighty Soviets.

Or worse, they surmised, he was a complicit East German.

Until now.

Bolz’s book, The September He Remembers, flips Kompalla’s story and his role in the Summit Series on its head.

It is, Bolz said, “the first step in correcting a major historical oversight and adding a new chapter in the Summit Series’ growing, mutable legacy.”

Bolz said he first heard of Kompalla through his stepfather, who’d played professional hockey in

Germany for several years before moving his family to Canada.

The veteran referee officiated more than 2,000 games including several world championships.

He was revered in Europe and even earned a place in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) Hall of Fame.

But in Canadian hockey lore, Kompalla is a reviled figure who seemed determined to derail the NHLers from affirming their superiority on the ice over the Soviet Union.

Player J.P. Parise physically attacked him after he’d been assessed a penalty.

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Remember when: Douglas College history instructor Cedric Bolz (right) visits with German referee Josef Kompalla while working on a book about his role in the 1972 Summit Series Behind them is a photo of Kompalla being attacked by Canada’s J P Parise after he was called for a penalty photo contRibuted

Hockey historian hosts book launch next week

He bore the wrath of a frustrated Alan Eagleson who threatened to pull the Canadian players from Game 8 when Kompalla drew the refereeing assignment for the decisive match and then threw chairs on the ice after Parise was penalized.

He was chased down hallways by players and team officials incensed by some of the calls he’d made.

Even after the series was decided, Kompalla was harassed by Canadian players on a flight to Prague for an exhibition game against the Czech national team.

A quiet retirement

When Bolz heard Kompalla was still alive and living a quiet life of retirement in Krefeld, Germany, he reached out, determined to reconcile the conflicting images of a pivotal character in hockey’s greatest drama who seemed to have been left behind by its history.

“I’m a historian,” Bolz said. “My job is to docu-

ment voices, and this was a voice ”

Over the course of three years of phone interviews and personal visits, Bolz constructed a picture of a modest man who still loves hockey but can’t understand how he’d become one of the sport’s most notorious characters

“It was always baffling to him,” Bolz said

Along the way, Bolz ran into roadblock after roadblock in his efforts to gain an understanding of how Kompalla had become so despised

Players still alive like Red Berenson andWayne Cashman wouldn’t talk to him

Even Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender renowned for his thoughtful ruminations about the sport and the author of two memoirs about the series, wouldn’t return his calls

“A narrative had been crafted,” Bolz said “Legend continues to trump the way things actually were ”

Bolz believes Kompalla was collateral dam-

age, a convenient foil, in a hockey drama that was supposed to be a friendly cultural exchange in the spirit of detente that had started to warm the Cold War in the early 1970s, but quickly devolved into an athletic expression of the great divide that still existed between East and West when the Canadian NHLers realized their opponents wouldn’t be the pushovers as some observers had billed them.

time is running out Kompalla is now 87, and Bolz is all too aware time is running out to set the record straight and reform the referee’s legacy

He hopes his book, academically annotated and cross-referenced through multiple sources, will help facilitate that Some who’ve helped shape the story of the Summit Series over the past 51 years have taken notice and made overtures to correct the historical record, like the popular misconception that Kompalla was from East Germany when in fact he’d

fled communist rule in Poland and settled in Germany’s democraticWest

As for the aging referee who continues to travel the German countryside to attend hockey games as a spectator, Bolz said he still holds out hope his contribution to the series will be recognized in a

more positive light

“He’s always wondered why he’s never been invited to any of the series’ anniversaries,” Bolz said of Kompalla “It’s important to see him get some sort of closure ”

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The September He Re-

members is published by Jess Press, a division of The Journal of Emerging Sports Studies

A book launch is being held nextThursday, April 13, from 4:30 to 6 p m in Room N2203 at the NewWestminster campus of Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave

Second look: Douglas College history instructor Cedric Bolz goes through some of the memoirs and histories of the 1972 Summit Series photo mario bartel

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