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Rental challenge dismissed

Court sides with city after landowners seek to overturn zoning bylaws

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

NewWestminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone is hailing a British Columbia Court of Appeal decision as a win for renters across the province

The City of NewWestminster on Monday announced the appeals court’s decision upholding its use of the residential rental tenure zoning power.

In March 2021, the Supreme Court of British Columbia upheld the same challenged bylaws, which were enacted with the intention of preserving six stratified apartment buildings, which had long been part of the city’s rental stock, as rental units

“I’m glad the B.C. Court of Appeal has

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Green CLean: Steve Wong marked Earth Day by removing blackberry brambles in Queensborough on April 22 at the Port Royal Blackberry Knockout and Native Planting event photo Jennifer Gauthier

UpFront

New Westminster resident appointed fire chief

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

The City of NewWestminster didn’t have far to go to find its new fire chief.

After partnering with an executive recruitment firm to conduct an extensive, nationwide search, the city has announced that ErinWilliams has been appointment as the new fire chief.The New West resident has been serving as acting fire chief since early 2022

“Our highly trained firefighters and staff in fire suppression and fire prevention provide outstanding service to the community They work hard to keep residents safe day and night,” he said in a news release “I look for-

ward to NewWestminster Fire and Rescue Services continuing to collaborate with and support other city departments as we tackle complex issues in our community

“We are fortunate to have staff with a diverse set of skills that will equitably and compassionately provide emergency services to all residents in our city”

Williams joined New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in 1995, working as a firefighter until 2009 when he became a rescue unit lieutenant. He continued to work his way up the ranks.

Lisa Spitale, the city’s chief administrative officer, saidWilliams has established himself as a progressive leader managing

the city’s fire service

“Erin is a collaborative partner spearheading initiatives within NewWestminster Fire and Rescue Services that prioritize the needs of the commu-

nity’s most vulnerable,” she said. “Given the many challenges our community has faced in recent years, Erin is championing the city’s multi-disciplinary and multi-agency

approach to emergency management, demonstrating how NewWestminster Fire and Rescue Services is an integral part of serving our community”

According to the news release,Williams is a New Westminster resident with strong ties to the community and a solid understanding of current and future challenges faced by the city

“During his 28 years with the city, Erin has

produced a demonstrated track record in public safety and community service,” said the news release

“He also has a firm commitment to advancing city council’s priorities on equity, diversity, and inclusion within the fire and rescue services department ”

Williams was appointed as NewWestminster’s acting fire chief following the departures of the former fire chief and its acting fire chief, after former fire ChiefTim Armstrong departed on Oct. 28, 2021 and deputy fire Chief Curtis Bremner (who served as acting fire chief through the summer and fall of 2021) left in early January 2022.

Read more about Chief ErinWilliams’ plans for the department at www. newwestrercord.ca.

New West has been in vanguard of protecting rental housing

upheld the city’s residential rental tenure zoning bylaw,” Johnstone said in a news release. “The City of NewWestminster has never shied away from doing what’s right to protect residents during the ongoing regional housing crisis Protecting renters and preserving rental housing means more residents sleep secure tonight in homes they can afford ”

In July 2018, the province enacted rental tenure zoning authority to enable local governments to expand and preserve rental

stock

In January 2019, New Westminster became the first B C city to apply new rental residential tenure zoning to existing rental housing stock In addition to 12 city-owned properties that could be used for future municipal housing projects, the city also applied the bylaw to six existing stratified buildings that have been operating as rental buildings for many years

In a May 1 decision, the BC Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal

“Nothing in the bylaw

in any way contravenes or is inconsistent with the provisions of the ResidentialTenancies Act, nor was it unreasonable for the City of NewWestminster to consider the Local Government Act to authorize its adoption,” said the BC Court of Appeal ruling “The chambers judge correctly dismissed the petition ”

The registered owners of all six strata properties –VI T Estates Ltd , VIAM Holdings Ltd., Elmwood Apartments, 0730794 B.C. Ltd., Geordie Holdings Ltd. and

0964956 B C – initiated legal action against the city and asked the Supreme Court of British Columbia to declare bylaw to be illegal and/or void, to impose an order quashing the bylaw and to pay costs of the legal action

When the Supreme Court of BC ruled in the city’s favour, the building owners took the matter to the BC Court of Appeal.

According to the city’s press release, NewWestminster sought to protect more than 200 households whose tenancies

could not adequately be protected by any of the other existing legislative tools found in the Local Government Act and the Community Charter Johnstone said the city has taken “some very bold steps” in the last couple of years to protect renters during the ongoing housing crisis, and he’s pleased with the court’s decision.

“It’s a big victory for us. And actually, it’s a victory for the region; it’s a victory for other cities who are going to be bolder now in protecting rental that’s available.”

Johnstone said the case involved purpose-built rental buildings that were already stratified “We were concerned they were going to get sold off as condo units, and they could be,” he said. “So we changed the rental only tenure, and they challenged us.”

Johnstone said the buildings are zoned as rental and will remain that way, unless a future council decides otherwise.

“We’ve had a long tradition in NewWestminster of protecting rental property,” he said.

New Chief: The City of New Westminster has announced that Erin Williams is its new fire chief He’s been serving as acting chief since January 2022. photo City of new westminster

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ErinWilliams appoined after serving as acting fire chief since early 2022

“Erin has ... a demonstrated track record in public safety and community service.”

START ENJOYING OUTDOOR POOLS

Moody Park Outdoor Pool is now open for leisure swimming, lane swimming, and Aquafit. Limited drop-in spaces are available but reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations are available 3 days in advance for New Westminster residents and 2 days for everyone Starting May 20, Hume Park Outdoor Pool and Grimston Wading Pool will also open on Saturday and Sunday For more information and to reserve a swimming session, call 604-777-5100 or visit newwestcity.ca/outdoor-pools

BROWSE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR JULY - AUGUST 2023

View or download the Summer Active Living Guide at newwestcity.ca/ALG.

Registration is now at a new time, 10:00 am, and on two dates:

• Day camps - May 11 for New West residents, May 12 for everyone

• Summer programs and lessons - June 8 for New West residents, June 9 for everyone

Remember to ensure your online account is up to date in advance of registration day, as all course registration requires an account For more information and registration tips head to newwestcity.ca/registration

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND

Whereas the City Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster wishes to license a 560 m2 (more or less) area of the Bernie Legge Theatre, which land is not available to the public for acquisition (license) therefore, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice subject to Section 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter:

(a) The land is more particularly described as: Parcel Identifier: Queens Park

Legal Description: NWD Group 1 Plan 2620

(b) The City proposes to license the above described property to: Vagabond Players.

(c) The nature of the disposition: a license for one year from April 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024

(d) The consideration for which the Purchaser shall pay to the city: The sum of $3,600 00 per annum ($300 00 per month) plus a four month renewal

For more information concerning this license, please contact Manager, Strategic Projects, Christy Mereigh at 604-527-4502

Peter DeJong Corporate Officer

CITYPAGE

THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS IN OUR CITY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 1 - 7

Youth Week

newwestyouth.ca/youthweek

Friday, May 5 3:00 pm

Red Dress Day - Hyack Square

Saturday, May 6 2:00 pm

Walk with the Mayor for WALK30

Save-On Foods, Sapperton

Saturday, May 6 2:00 pm

Artist talk with Rain Pierre New Westminster Public Library

Monday, May 8

3:00 pm

Council Workshop

Council Chamber, City Hall and online

Monday, May 8

6:00 pm

Council Meeting

Council Chamber, City Hall and online

Tuesday, May 9

7:00 pm

Queensborough Residents’ Association Meeting

Queensborough Community Centre

May 7-13

Emergency Preparedness Week getprepared.gc.ca

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND

Whereas the City Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster wishes to sell a 440 sq ft (40 86 m2) area of land, described as the Rear of 327 Louellen Street, and which land is not available to the public for acquisition; therefore, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice subject to Section 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter:

(a) The land is more particularly described as: Parcel Identifier: 013-412-931

Legal Description: Easterly 8 Feet Lot 5 of Lot 26 Suburban Block 6 Plan 2620

(b) The City proposes to sell the above described property to: LISA MARIE HARRY

(c) The nature of the disposition: transfer of fee simple

(d) The consideration for which the Purchaser shall pay to the city: The sum of $31,000 00

For more information concerning this sale, please contact Manager, Strategic Projects, Christy Mereigh at 604-527-4502

City

Train whistles could be hushed in Sapperton by 2025

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

There’s a chance train whistles could be eliminated in Sapperton by the end of 2025 – if the stars align

City council recently received an update on the efforts to get train whistles to cease at rail crossings in the city. A staff report noted NewWestminster has 27 at-grade public rail crossings, including 11 on the mainland and 16 in Queensborough.

The report explained thatTransport Canada has developed an eightstep process for communities wishing to put an end to “non-emergent train whistling” at public cross-

ings This includes: consulting with rail companies; completing a safety assessment; implementing safety upgrades; passing a municipal resolution to cease whistling; executing a whistle cessation agreement; acquiring liability insurance coverage; and having the rail companies issue anti-whistling directives to train operators

Whistle cessation has currently been implemented at four crossings in NewWest Begbie Street (at Front Street), Front Street (at Fourth Street), Brookes Street (a pedestrian crossing in Queensborough) and Quayside Drive (at Laguna Court)

An April report to council included an update

about short-, mid- and long-term opportunities for ending non-emergency train whistles at crossings in NewWestminster.

wFurness Street at Duncan Street in Queensborough.Whistle cessation is possible by the end of 2023. Completion of construction deficiencies, a final safety assessment, insurance acquisition and stakeholder agreements must be completed

wWest End crossings: Preliminary discussions suggest whistle cessation at the 20th Street and the Fourth Avenue crossings may be able to be completed by the end of 2024 Several steps are still required It’s also being recommended that these

crossings be reassigned from public to private; whistling isn’t required at private crossings unless “emergent conditions” ex-

ist.

wSapperton: Staff say it may be possible to complete construction work on the Spruce Street cross-

ing and the Cumberland Street crossing by the end of 2024, with the implementation of whistle cessation in 2025.

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B.C. plays good cop/bad cop in policing drama

The controversy over the future of policing in Surrey shows no sign of ending soon, even though the provincial government appears to have neatly placed a straitjacket on that city’s council.

While Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is furious at Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth for daring to “strongly recommend” that she and her council supporters reverse course and back the transition away from the RCMP and to the new Surrey Police Services, she is not holding any cards in this poker game.

Locke insists she will continue to push away from the fledgling SPS and towards keeping the RCMP detachment in her city, but it is not entirely clear how she will do that.

Farnworth adopted the recommendations in the lengthy (and in parts, heavily redacted)

report from Glen Lewis, his ministry’s director of police services The report concludes sticking with the RCMP would jeopardize the safety of Surrey residents because of the force’s serious and ongoing staff shortages

The report leaves the door open to retaining the RCMP, but only if several mandatory conditions are met. Given that the conditions largely have to do with maintaining minimum staffing levels that appear impossible to attain, they seem impossible to meet

That is the stick that Farnworth is holding over Surrey council’s head

But he is also holding out a whole bunch of carrots About 222 million of them, in fact

After denying for the longest time that any provincial government money was in play, Farnworth promised to give Surrey about $30

million a year for five years to help pay for transition costs. Add to that pot another $72 million that won’t be spent on severance pay if Surrey does indeed continue down the SPS path, and you’re looking at financial implications of potentially $222 million.

That is a lot of money for Surrey council to say no to (if it insists and going back to the RCMP, that $150 million disappears and Surrey would be on the hook for all severance costs associated with shutting down SPS)

Given that staff shortages are plaguing all parts of society health care, construction, ferries etc. it is not entirely certain that Surrey Police Services will fill all their positions in the three-year time frame envisioned in the police services director’s report

But presumably its hiring of current RCMP

officers who may be looking to the future in an entirely different way than Locke and her supporters may start increasing in number.

There is no question the RCMP of today are suffering significant problems that go well beyond staff shortages. Alberta is moving to dump the force and move to a provincial police service, and the commission into the Nova Scotia massacre was scathing in its criticism of the RCMP

Nevertheless, Locke appears determined to take on the BC NDP government over this issue. But she may find it a little hard to effectively fight back in that straitjacket placed around her council.

KeithBaldreyischiefpoliticalreporter forGlobalBC.

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Letters

NewWest council needs to listen to its police chief

Editor: I find it extremely troubling that some New Westminster city council members, along with a police board member, appear to be considering either taking funds away from the New Westminster police services, and/or handing control of the police budget over to city council, after Chief Const Dave Jansen made it very clear that New Westminster has a serious crime problem.

The chief constable of our police department knows better than anyone else what the department needs to deal with the serious violent crime problem that New Westminster and so many other cities in the Lower Mainland are facing on such a frequent basis

And it is long past time that certain people in positions of power in this city put their personal ideologies aside, and get on board with Chief Const. Jansen and New Westminster police services, to ensure our citizens are as well protected as possible from those who

choose to terrorize our city Thank you!

Gary Tupper

Legislation will help protect front-line heroes

Editor: Every day our news reports and social media feeds are filled with stories of yet an-

other violent attack on a first responder

The unfortunate reality is that our front-line heroes, our nurses, firefighters, paramedics, police and other health-care workers are confronting an epidemic of violence while serving and providing essential services to our communities

The rates of verbal and physical assaults continue to rise We are failing our front-line

heroes, and this must change.

I introduced Bill C-321, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders) in the House of Commons as a first step in curbing the escalating violence.

This piece of legislation, if passed, will amend the Criminal Code to consider an assault against first responder or health-care personnel an aggravating circumstance during the sentencing of the perpetrator of the assault. Violence should never be a part of the job description

Everyone has the right to a safe and respectful work environment We need to work together, to ensure all health-care providers and other front-line staff are safe at work.

Bill C-321 is up for debate this month I urge you to write your MP or use the hashtag #321GO to voice your support of this important legislation

Our front-line heroes shouldn’t have to fear for their lives as they care for you and me Todd Doherty, MP, Cariboo-Prince George Shadow minister for mental health and suicide prevention

Safety issue: First responders need better protection from violent attacks, says MP Todd Doherty photo Maria rantanEn

City

New West honours Red Dress Day with display

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

A display of red dresses around the community is one of the ways New Westminster is commemorating Red Dress Day.

May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day that honours the memory and lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people across Canada and the United States As part of this year’s campaign, the City of NewWestminster will be creating a display of red dresses in the community

Community members are invited to honour the memory and lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people at a free event taking place in Hyack Square on Friday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p m

Hosted by the Spirit of the Children Society and the City of NewWestminster, the event includes a red dress display, a ceremony at 4 p m and family-friendly activities Free red dress pins and refreshments will be available while supplies last Attendees are encouraged to wear red to show their

support. NewWestminster City Hall will also be lit up in red in hour of Red Dress Day on May 5.

Mayor Patrick Johnstone has proclaimed May 5 as Red Dress Day in NewWestminster.

“Metis artist Jaime Black helped inspire the red dress movement where red dresses are hung from windows and trees as a representation of the pain and loss felt by loved ones and survivors,” said the proclamation.

“Indigenous women and girls are five times more likely to experience vio-

lence than any other population in Canada.This is a national crisis that requires urgent, informed and collaborative action.”

The proclamation said the Red Dress campaign is being organized jointly by the Spirit of the Children Society and the City of NewWestminster. It stated that non-Indigenous people have a role to play in the fight for justice

for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people in this country

Coun Nadine

Nakagawa said some people may think the issue has gone away since the federal government did a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

“It very clearly hasn’t,” she said “There’s nonstop

news reports across Canada, including our larger MetroVancouver community, about Indigenous women and girls and twospirit folks going missing and being murdered ”

Launched in September 2016, the national inquiry published its final report in June 2019

“There are actions for all levels of government, including us, to take from

Faculty of

that report,” Nakagawa said “That report was created with literally, quite literally, blood and tears And I just really want to emphasize that ”

In 2019, NewWestminster city council approved a series of actions in response to Reclaiming Power and Place:The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls The report contains 231 calls to justice

“This is an important day for the community to reflect on the rights of Indigenous women and girls whose lives are just at so much more risk than myself as a non-Indigenous person,” Nakagawa said “So, again, if you haven’t read the murdered and missing Indigenous women report from 2019, it’s still there, it’s still available; the calls are still relevant, and I encourage us all to take a look at the calls for justice and commit to moving them forward ”

The proclamation noted the city has declared AYear ofTruth, and asks NewWest residents to join the city on its reconciliation journey

Awareness: The City of New Westminster created a display in Queen’s Park in 2021 for Red Dress Day Displays are being planned for 2023. photo TheresA McMAnus

“Indigenous women and girls are five times more likely to experience violence than any other population in Canada.”

Community

Plant sale: ‘You never know what treasures you’ll find’

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

Hundreds of plants will be for sale at the New Westminster Horticultural Society’s upcoming sale

The society’s spring plant sale is on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until the plants sell out). It’s at St.Thomas More Collegiate, 7450 12th Ave., just across the

border in Burnaby.

“Visiting the NWHS plant sale is something like visiting a thrift store.You never know what treasures you’ll find,” said Audrey Barnes, a longtime mem-

ber of the society. “You must grab it when you see it or it will be gone.Whatever you find, you can be sure that it will be a good deal.”

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wide array of plants at the sale.

“Traditionally, we have lots of perennials at the plant sale, as it is healthy for a perennial to be divided,” Barnes explained. “Divisions by members from plants they have nurtured in their own gardens is what we sell.”

Vegetables grown by members have also been gaining prominence, Barnes said.

“This includes a wide variety of tomatoes, including heirloom, zukes and cukes, squashes and

salad greens,” she said. “We will also have annuals and fruit-bearing bushes (i.e. raspberries).”

But gardeners will have to attend the sale to see exactly what’s available at this year’s sale.

“Until sale day, we have no idea of how many plants or exactly what we will have for sale,” Barnes said. “Last year we had over 1,800 plants.”

For more information about the NewWestminster Horticultural Society, visit www.newwesthort society.org

Saturday, May 6 BEER RUN

Local brewery Steel & Oak is calling people to join its first-ever run this weekend. While runners can warm up for the five-kilometre jog around Queen’s Park (two loops) at 11 a.m., those who plan to stand by and cheer can plan to do so along the Sixth Avenue hill stretch. Runners, the cheering squad and any others who would like a beer, Mexican street food (by Lucha Libre Taqueria) and coffee by Little Miss Coffee Co. can show up at the beer garden, open at Queen’s Park between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Queen’s Park

INFO: www.instagram.com/steelandoak/

PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER

If you are on a plant-buying spree, head to this sale and help a parrot all while sprucing up your garden. A New

West resident is organizing a plant sale to raise funds for Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary. Funds from the sale go towards providing food and shelter for 120 macaws, finches and cockatoos, among others that are housed at the bird sanctuary waiting for their forever homes.

WHEN: 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

WHERE: 1522 London St.

INFO: www.instagram.com/greyhaven birds/

Sunday, May 7 SONNETS FOR THE SOUL

Watch a poem come to life right in front you at this event. New West’s poet laureate Elliott Slinn will be at the children’s bookstore Kinder Books on Sunday afternoon, dishing out poems on his typewriter for anyone who likes the idea of custom verses about themselves or their dear ones. If you are at the store between 1 and 3 p.m., you get to walk out with a freshly-typed poem in hand. The poet will accept

Saturday, May 6

JAZZ MUSIC

Here’s a concert that brings the sound of dan bau, a Vietnamese one-string zither; the erhu, a Chinese fiddle; the quena, an Andean flute; and the jazz guitar onto one stage. This striking mashup is all thanks to composer and multi-instrumentalist Huu Bac Quach who decided to blend his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with jazz music, and form a quintet with prominent musicians in the Montreal jazz scene The band will serve up music that’s influenced by Asian, North and South American cultures.

WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St INFO: Tickets are $35 to $45 plus service charges. Buy them through anvilcentre.com

donations

WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m.

WHERE:Kinder Books, 810 Quayside Dr INFO: www.instagram.com/kinderbooks2/

EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY

New West Hospice Society is launching its first expressive art therapy session this weekend at Arrieta Art Studio. The free grief support event will provide a safe space for anyone to explore grief through expressive arts, which, as per the event description, is a “therapeutic practice” that integrates healing with creative expression. To register, send an email to programs@newwesthospice.ca.

WHEN: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

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

Compiled by Naveena Vijayan

PHOTO: Noelle Garnier

Huu Bac Quintet is set to perform at the Anvil Theatre on May 6.

ANNUAL FLAT RATE UTILITY BILLS DUE MAY 11, 2023

Annual flat rate utility bills are due May 11, 2023 Are you set up for online payments via your financial institution? Paying your bills online saves you time and hassle Call 604-527-4550 for assistance in setting up online payments.

SAVE PAPER BY SIGNING UP FOR E-BILLING! You can also create a MyCity account to sign up for e-billing and check your account records online at newwestcity.ca/mycity.

CITY-LED COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

COMMENT PERIOD: MAY 3 – MAY 24, 2023

REZONING APPLICATION FOR 1032 AND 1036 ST. ANDREWS STREET (REZ00193)

WHAT IS THE REZONING (REZ00193) ABOUT?

Rezoning and Development Permit applications have been received for 1032 and 1036 St Andrews Street A total of 12 side-by-side, ground-oriented infill townhouse units are proposed across two buildings, which are 2- to 3-storeys with an overall Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 1.00 All of the proposed units would be familyfriendly, containing three bedrooms, and stratified. The development proposes 12 resident parking spaces, and one visitor space. Long-term bicycle storage would be provided for each unit, as well as four short-term bicycle spaces, per Zoning Bylaw requirements. The proposal would rezone the properties from Single Detached Residential Districts (RS-1) to a Comprehensive Development (CD) District based on the Infill Townhouse (RT) zone The applicant has updated the design based on feedback received during the applicant-led consultation, held between April 30 and May 21, 2022.

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/1032-st-andrews

If you are unable to access the webpage, please contact the Planning Division: Phone: 604-527-4532

Email: devfeedback@newwestcity.ca

Mail: Climate Action, Planning and Development Department - Planning, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9

Send your comments by end of day on May 24, 2023

S.T.E.P. INTO EMPLOYMENT! APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 7

The New Westminster Scholarship Training Employment Program (S.T.E.P.) for Swim Instructors and Lifeguards is now accepting applications. Successful S.T.E.P candidates receive the required training for their future positions, all paid for by the City! newwestcity.ca/STEP

MAYOR’S ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Join Mayor, Council, and the New Westminster community at Starlight Casino for lunch and the annual State of the City address on Wednesday, May 24, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Mayor Patrick Johnstone will highlight the Council’s Strategic Plan and deep dive into how they landed at their strategic priorities, and what it means for the City and the community in the term ahead Tickets are $40 plus applicable fees and can be purchased at nwstateofthecity.eventbrite.ca

RED DRESS CAMPAIGN IN MAY

Red Dress Day on May 5 honours the memory and lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Canada and the US. The City will be recognizing this important movement throughout the month of May with displays, learning opportunities, and a community event. Join us and Spirit of the Children Society on Friday, 3:00 pm at Hyack Square Find out more at: newwestcity.ca/reddress

MAYORS’ FOOD BANK CHALLENGE

The City of New Westminster is proud to once again participate in the Mayors’ Food Bank Challenge! From May 1 - 31, the mayors of New Westminster, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver, are challenging their communities to help the Greater Vancouver Food Bank feed people in need

There are nearly 1,150 individuals, families, and seniors living in New Westminster that are in need of food support We came in a close second place last year, so let’s try our best to raise the most and prove that our city is the very best at taking care of its own.

Donate today: mayorschallenge.foodbank.bc.ca/fundraiser/newwestminster

DON’T GO HUNGRY: SPRING DONATION DRIVE

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Girl, 9, raises $2,750 for charity with hat-stack attempt

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On a sunnyThursday afternoon, the gym at Skwo:wech Elementary School turned into a stage for a GuinnessWorld Records attempt

Nine-year-old Andi Clark brushed her hair, tied it up with a scrunchie, set aside her glasses and sat straight on a chair smiling at a large group of division 3, 4 and 5 students who sat in front of her as if to watch a play unfold

Some held up posters that read slogans such as: “Go Andi! Stack those hats,” “You got this, Andi!” and “Go and steal the day!”

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advice: “Just stay very still ”

Andi did have to stay “very still” to balance a stack of fedoras, cowboy hats and St Patrick’s Day bowler hats on her head A total of about 20 such hats, she said, would feel like a five-pound weight about as heavy as a gallon of ice cream.

Andi was attempting to break the world record for the tallest stack of hats worn at once.

To create history, Andi would have to beat the record of 107.5 centimetres held by a man named Anthony Kelly from New SouthWales, Australia.

“I am feeling pretty good,” Andi said a minute before she readied for her first attempt.

The attempt coincided with Skwo:wech Elementary School’sTerry Fox Run part of the worldwide annual charity held to raise money to help find a cure for cancer

Andi didn’t break the world record, but she did smash herTerry Fox fundraiser goal

The hat-stacking world record attempt fundraiser towardsTerry Fox Foun-

dation has so far brought in $2,750 more than double the original goal, confirmed Andi’s dad, Brett Clark

With that, Andi and her stack of hats did their bit

to keepTerry Fox’s dream alive the dream of a world without cancer

You can still donate to Andi’s fundraiser through theTerry Fox Foundation at www terryfox org

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City hall open to local artists after New West exhibit program approved

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Local artists will be able to showcase their works in a new exhibition space being created in NewWestminster City Hall.

Council unanimously approved the establishment of a city hall community art exhibition program on the second-floor mezzanine of city hall. Art will be displayed on the walls outside the mayor’s office and council chambers (a space that formerly housed photos of all of the city’s mayors), as well as the entire second-floor corridor.

The city will work in partnership with the Arts Council of NewWestminster to facilitate and install a rotating exhibition of works by ACNW member organizations and other local artists, said a staff report to council.

“This rotating community exhibit would serve to raise the profile of the city’s local community-based visual arts organizations and local artists, and expand opportunities for New Westminster residents to experience and enjoy art in the community,” said the report

In November 2021, council approved a motion by then-councillor Mary Trentadue to have staff report back to council and the public art advisory committee with options to reimagine the space and walls outside council chamber to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment

That motion stated the city is working towards “creating a welcoming, inclusive and accepting community that promotes a deep understanding and respect for all cultures” and noted that the city’s arts strategy aims to expand opportunities for the arts in the community

Now that council has approved the plan, staff will complete an environmental review of the mezzanine walls to determine if there’s any asbestos-containing materials in the walls and will complete any required remediation to ensure the area has a safe hanging surface.The city will also install a hanging rail to support the exhibitions and will prepare a memorandum of understanding with the arts council to outline and define roles and responsibilities

The staff report stated the cost of purchasing and installing a hanging system and exhibition signage is

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Coun. Daniel Fontaine said the report relates to a decision to remove photographs of all of the city’s mayors, going back to the city’s incorporation, from the walls outside of council chamber. Rather than creating a space to display art in city hall, he said he’d prefer the $8,000 be used to create exhibition spaces in the city

“While I’d love to, as a city councillor, be able to enjoy that art every time I come here, I think there’s perhaps other opportunities for us to support artists in the community, actually in the neighbourhoods,” he said “So they don’t have to come to city hall to put up their art, so that they can actually put that throughout the community”

In a 5-2 vote, council opposed Fontaine’s motion to halt the establishment of the city hall community art exhibition program and to redirect the $8,000 to the city’s community grant program, where it could be made available for local arts groups’ efforts to display their works throughout the community

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Display space: Work by local artists will adorn the walls at city hall that were once filled with photos of all of New Westminster’s mayors photo Theresa McManus

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