N E W
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014
W E S T M I N S T E R
INSIDE TODAY: Geared up for Pink Shirt Day P3
NEWS,
SPORTS,
OPINION
&
ENTERTAINMENT
www.royalcityrecord.com
NEIGHBOURS WATCHING OUT FOR EACH OTHER
◗ MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Pot spots branching out in city BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
New Westminster is going to pot – but only in certain areas of the city. A day after a medical marijuana growup went up in flames in Langley, city council held a public hearing regarding bylaw changes that would limit the growing of medical marijuana in heavy industrial zones. The city had previously proposed that medicinal marijuana operations be contained to the P8 zone, but that’s no longer the case. “We’ve gone in a completely different direction. The most recent report states it is going to be suggested it be permitted in the M2 heavy industrial district. The P8 was basically one property – the works yard,” said senior planner Barry Waitt. “M2 has a lot more properties than that.” The M2 heavy industrial district has significantly more properties than P8, including sites in the Braid industrial area, along Brunette Avenue, (mostly on the south side), pockets of land in Queensborough and waterfront property near Kruger. “Council directed us to do it. … They didn’t like the narrow approach we came up with. They directed us to talked a broader approach. Under the older approach, it had to go through a rezoning. They wanted not to have that situation. It (rezoning) is not (required) if someone finds a site that is M2.” Following the public hearing, council approved the zoning change that would allow medical marijuana to be grown in the M2 zone. Coun. Betty McIntosh supported the move but reiterated concerns that she thinks the College of Pharmacists should be involved in the distribution of medical marijuana. “I think the government has not gone ◗Pot Page 3
Jason Lang/THE RECORD
Spread the word: David Brett, president of the Queen’s Park Residents’ Association, says more communication is needed in order to keep everyone in the neighbourhood up-to-date on what’s happening.
Keeping everyone in the loop BY CAYLEY DOBIE REPORTER editorial@royalcityrecord.com
All it takes is the rumour of burglars ransacking your neighbours’ homes to find out how strong – or weak – the local grapevine is. The president of the Queen’s Park Residents Association, David Brett, found out that bad news really does travel fast, when folks started sending out emails warning of a “rash” and “string” of thefts in the neighbourhood recently. The emails triggered a bit of a panic in the neighbourhood leading Brett to take a closer look at the issue of communication, particularly about crime, in his community. “The neighbourhood needs to come
up with a strategy to broaden the communication, because I sit on the policing committee and often I don’t hear about things that are happening in the neighbourhood because they don’t have my email address or I don’t have theirs,” he said. In this instance, Brett took action and shared his concerns at the city’s community policing committee meeting in January. At the meeting, it was decided that representatives from the New Westminster Police Department would speak directly with residents in order to clear the air on what was happening in Queen’s Park. About 40 to 50 residents, along with Deputy Chief Laurin Stenerson and Shelley Cole, coordinator of the department’s crime prevention unit, attended a
COMFORT FOODS Enjoy Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar salad & Gelato FOR ONLY
The Parks, Culture & Recreation Active Living Guide is In this Issue FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
$15.99*
* Valid until March 9, 2014. Plus Taxes.
twitter .com/TheRecord
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
meeting of Feb. 16 to discuss the breakins in Queen’s Park. “As it turns out, the actual number of break-and-enters in the neighbourhood, the police would not consider to be a rash of break-ins but somewhat in keeping with normal levels,” Brett said. While there were about six break-ins reported to police in January, three of them were break-ins to garages or outbuildings and not actual homes. Police also told residents that it’s common to see a rise in break-ins right after the holidays, when thieves know there are new, and often expensive, items in homes. According to Cole, the best way to improve communication and protect your neighbourhood is by joining Block ◗Brett Page 4
Specializing in Selling New Westminster Homes!
For listings & photos www.traceydavies.com
Tracey Davies,
REALTOR®
MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER
Sean Davies, UNLICENSED ASSISTANT View with 604.421.7275 facebook.com/RoyalCityRecord
A02 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
SHOP 24/7 @ www.KEY WEST FORD.com 2013 FORD FUSION SE
2013 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM SEDAN • LEATHER • SUNROOF • HEATED POWER SEAT • SYNC
19,800
• SYNC • POWER GROUP • SIRIUS RADIO
$ Stk# 1309423
Stk# 1309409
2013 FORD ESCAPE SE
2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID SE • MYFORD TOUCH • BACKUP SENSORS • 17” ALLOYS
• HEATED SEATS • SYNC
24,800
24,800
$ Stk# 1319440
$ Stk# 1302141X
2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD
2013 FORD EDGE SEL AWD • REVERSE SENSING • SYNC
• LEATHER • SUNROOF • NAVIGATION • REVERSE CAMERA
28,800
29,500
$ Stk# 1312218
$ Stk# 1309316X
2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 4WD
2013 FORD FLEX LIMITED AWD
• LEATHER • SUNROOF • NAVIGATION • REVERSE CAMERA
• LEATHER • SUNROOF • NAVIGATION • REVERSE CAMERA
29,800
31,600
$ Stk# 1319292
$ Stk# 1319339
2013 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD
2013 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE • LEATHER • PREMIUM PKG • SECURITY PKG • HEATED POWER SEATS
31,800
• NAVIGATION • MOONROOF • LEATHER • 20” CHROME WHEELS • PLUS LOTS MORE
$ Stk# 1309119
2013 FORD EDGE SPORT AWD
34,800
$ Stk# 1312219
2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4WD
• LEATHER • NAVIGATION • MOONROOF
• LEATHER • SUNROOF • NAVIGATION • 20” RIMS
38,800
38,900
$ Stk# 1319433
19,800
$
$ Stk# 1319276
www.keywestford.com Appointments & Directions Toll-Free
1-888-780-0957
301 Stewardson Way, New Westminster Any vehicles pictured may not be exactly as show. Vehicle prices do not include dealer doc fee of $499 + tax. Ad expires March 4th, 2014
Kirk McLean’s Preferred Car Dealer
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A03
◗IN THE NEWS Uptown Live gearing up for new festival ◗P4 NWSS students earn United Way video award ◗P5
NLINE EXTRAS Check out more local content at our website, www. royalcityrecord.com
Standing up: Grade 12 student Kate MacMurchy, left, and Annabel DeLairDobrovolny and Annika Sauser, both in Grade 9, are selling shirts for the annual Pink Shirt Day campaign. The funds go toward the RespectED, a violence and abuse prevention program.
NEWS
Former NWSS principal passes away
NEWS
Teachers call strike vote for early March
ENTERTAINMENT
Floyd Collins delves into new musical territory
ENTERTAINMENT
Calling canines: Doggie casting call Saturday
COMMUNITY
Our picks: Top 5 Things To Do this weekend
EVENTS
See arts, events listings
Larry Wright/ THE RECORD
View our stories and photos with Layar Using Layar: Download the
Layar app to your smartphone. Look for the Layar symbol. Scan the photo or the page of the story as instructed. Ensure the photo or headline is entirely captured by your device. Check for advertisements that have Layar content, too. Watch as our pages become interactive.
Check out the winning student video from NWSS Page 5 Previous coverage of Gemma Snowball’s death Page 8 More photos from Fire in the Heart fundraiser Page 12 More photos from B.C. field lacrosse championships Page 16
Follow The Record on Twitter for news as it happens – @TheRecord
Thinking pink against bullying BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER
nhope@royalcityrecord.com
Kate MacMurchy knew kids were being bullied and knew it was bad, but she didn’t know how she could help. But then she heard about the RespectED program, a Canadian Red Cross initiative that involves high school students mentoring younger students on what they can to do to alleviate bullying. “I decided that bullying was becoming a more and more prevalent issue in today’s society, and I had heard about many suicide attempts from bullying before I had started
with the program, and I felt so lost. I had no idea what I could do to help,” Kate says. Today, Kate is a youth facilitator – one of the New Westminster Secondary School students who go into local elementary schools and talk with Grade 6 and 7 students about bullying. The group works on tackling the issue yearround, but in February it’s all about raising funds to help their campaign through the sales of pinks shirts. As of Monday afternoon, Kate says they had sold about 700 pink shirts for students to wear Wednesday (today). “All of the proceeds are staying within the
… the RespectED program, specifically, so we will be able to train more youth facilitators and spend more time meeting and discussing our presentations, which will ultimately benefits the kids who receive the presentations,” Kate says. The Pink Shirt anti-bullying initiative was started by a couple of teens in Nova Scotia, who organized a high-school protest to wear pink in sympathy with a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied. That event spawned an anti-bullying initiative in which people wear pink on a single day each year to help end bullying. Follow Niki on Twitter, @nikimhope
Pot: New regulations provide for large facilities ◗ continued from page 1
far enough on it. Just giving it as a drug, is not how most people can use it. Most use it in a preparation of some type,” said McIntosh, a registered nurse. “They need it in an oil form that is standardized, or in a form they can put in a cookie. I am not being facetious – I am trying to think of the actual way it is used. People who suffer should get
it in a true medical way.” A staff report notes the federal government is changing the regulations regarding the production of and access to marijuana, with the new system moving to larger commercial scale production, rather than the production of marijuana by individuals. “Local governments weren’t informed of where these places
Last week’s question Do you attend live theatre productions in New Westminster? YES 68% NO 32%
6
This week’s question Do you want medical marijuana facilities in New West? Vote at: www.royalcityrecord.com
12 Lively City
•
15 Sports
•
Opinion
6,7 Letters 10 Seniors
17 Classifieds
were. Now they do have to come to us,” Waitt said. “All the standard requirements, the building and fire, would kick in.” According to staff, the distribution and production of marijuana outside of the Health Canada guidelines remains a criminal offence. The New Westminster Police Department will continue to
Visions*
•
Shoppers*
Salvation Army*
•
Target*
• •
The Bay*
New West Parks & Rec*
•
Pharmasave*
•
London Drugs* * not in all areas
enforce the illegal production of marijuana. “There’s always overlapping jurisdictions. There are Health Canada regulations. In this particularly bylaw we put in a couple of conditions of use that fall under our jurisdiction, and there would be building requirements that would need to be met, and licensing requirements,” Waitt said.
Like The Record on Facebook Join the conversation
A04 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
Uptown Live would piggyback on Hyack, then stand alone BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
Uptown Live intends to capitalize on the crowds at the Hyack International Parade but eventually wants to march to its own beat. Bart Slotman, a member of the Uptown Business Association, confirmed that this year’s Uptown Live event will be scheduled on the same day as the Hyack parade. The date of this year’s Uptown Live was questioned at the Feb. 17 council meeting, when city council approved $28,000 in cash and $20,000 in in-kind city services for the street festival. “What we would like to do long-term is move it off parade day and make it a standalone event,” he later told The Record. “We are not sure whether the event is strong enough yet to do that. I think it needs a couple of years of building an audience.” In past years, the Hyack Festival Association and the Uptown Business Association teamed up to offer Uptown Live, but the
business association is planning this year’s event on its own. The two organizations have parted ways since Hyack fired executive director Douglas Smith last summer, a man many credit with revamping the association’s former uptown street fair into the new Uptown Live event. “The interesting part is that Hyack has not communicated with anybody about any event uptown. And I would doubt the uptown business association is interested in a small-scale, amateurish type thing that Hyack has done in the past. We are interested in doing bigger scale professional events,” Slotman told The Record. “We would not be interested in working with Hyack and going back to what they call the street fair, which was pretty amateurish, pretty small scale. That’s not what we want to do.” Instead, the Uptown Business Association plans to carry on on its own with Uptown Live, an event that would begin after the Hyack parade concludes.
“We have said that Uptown Live needs to establish itself, needs to be strong and eventually, once it has that name recognition, we would want to move it to a second day, to have it as its own standalone event,” Slotman said. “If we do it on the same day, obviously we capitalize on the audience that is already there. That is the benefit. Once the event is strong enough, we would want to move it to its own day, which has always been the plan. When that happens, who knows? From a business perspective, obviously we would prefer two separate events because you are drawing crowds to the area twice instead of once. There’s definitely an economic reason to move it to its own separate event day, but it needs to be strong enough and have name recognition before we can do that.” With council approving funding for Uptown Live on Feb. 17, Slotman said it’s time to get to work planning the event. “We better get going,” he said when informed by
Brett: People don’t realize they have a voice ◗ continued from page 1
Watch. “Getting involved in a neighbourhood strategy that everybody looks out for one another, watches over people’s homes and communicates with the police department, is definitely on the radar,” she added. Brett said most blocks in Queen’s Park are part of the program, but each vary in how active they are
in circulating crime prevention notices sent out by police, which is why he is encouraging everyone in the neighbourhood to sign up for email alerts from the residents’ association. “Neighbourhood-wide communication is hard to achieve. It’s not an easy thing to get an email list for 500 residents,” he said. Despite the challenge facing Brett, he is encouraging residents of Queen’s
Park to visit the association’s website at www. qpra.org and sign up for email alerts. “Peopledon’trealizethey have a voice on important committees through their residents’ associations,” he said. “That’s our challenge and that’s our job. We have to make sure that people know that we’re alive and well, and that we exist.” Follow Cayley on Twitter, @cayleydobie
N O T E G THE
COVER
OF YOUR REGIONAL ANGL
CONTEST
INFO
ER’S ATLAS
ENTER OUR
2014
PHOTO
CONTEST
Send us your amazing fishing photos with the story behind the shot, and you could be featured in your regions Angler’s Atlas fishing guide, and a chance to win
GREAT PRIZES!
For full contest details visit our website
www.anglersatlas.com Brought to you by
Title Sponsor
Nine photos will be selected for the covers of our BC fishing magazines. Each region of the province is covered. The contest is open to everyone, and contestants can enter as often as they like.
CONTEST
CLOSES
MARCH 31, 2014
CATEGORIES Action shots Fish photos Kids and fishing Scenery General
The Record the grant had been approved. “We have been keeping in touch with the major sponsors. That’s a big piece of it – to have the funding in place to be able to pull it off.” During the ongoing saga that’s surrounded the Hyack Festival Association in recent months, Slotman has been among those voicing support for Smith’s work with the association. “We will have to see where it goes,” Slotman said when asked if the association would hire Smith to oversee Uptown Live. “We have already been researching event organizers, and we will need to be in touch with those folks pretty quick. Obviously, the bigger piece of the puzzle is the funding part of it. That’s the piece we’ve got for the most part under control. If the city has agreed to proceed with the grant, that’s great. We can put this thing back on track.” A recent media report indicated that the festival’s budget is $87,000, with licensing fees and MCs to cost $16,500, event production to costs $30,150 and event management to cost $18,000 – including $10,000 to Alliance West Sport and Entertainment, a company
run by Smith. Slotman said the numbers were in a grant application from 2013, which contained outdated information. “At this stage, we do not know who will man-
age Uptown Live. That may be Douglas Smith, it may not. And the actual dollar values will be as they may be negotiated with the successful bidder on the event management contract,” he told The Record Feb. 24.
LEGION NO.2 631 - 6th St., New Westminster 604-522-4522
MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME
JAMES BURTON
February 28th & March 1st KARAOKE WITH CAL March 7th & 8th
LIVE MUSIC
Friday & Saturday Nights 7 p.m.
GREAT BRANDS!
Come socialize & dance with us. FREE POOL Sundays & Mondays
Thursdays - Free Meat Bingo 6:00-8:00pm
- Karaoke with Cal 8:00-Closing Time
Friday - Meat Draws 5:00, 6:00, 6:45pm Saturdays - Meat Draws 4:30, 5:30, 6:30pm
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Bosa Properties has submitted an application to the City of New Westminster to rezone 1000 Quayside Avenue. This rezoning would convert the current parking lot into a mixed-use development including two residential towers and a podium of commercial, secured market rental housing and parking. We will be holding an Open House on March 4th to introduce the project team to the community, provide information about the proposal and to receive feedback. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation at this event. Please drop in between 5:00-7:30 PM to review our display boards, talk to the project team, and provide your feedback. Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Drop-In)
Place:
River Market - Food Hall 810 Quayside Drive
Fro
tree nt S
t
e ysid Qua
e Driv
OPEN HOUSE:
River Market - Food Hall
For more information, please contact:
Julia Reimer of Brook Pooni Associates t: 604.731.9053 ext. 101 | e: jreimer@brookpooni.com
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A05
NWSS team earns video award
A group of NWSS students earned special mention in the Care to Change video competition. The third annual United Way competition brought in 71 entries. The competition was open to residents across B.C. People were asked to make change-making videos focusing on issues facing the Lower Mainland including childhood poverty, bullying and seniors’ social isolation. A group of students from New Westminster Secondary School – Joey
File photo/THE RECORD
Pulling it together: Jethray Tecson edits on the laptop while (from left) Jacob Dabic, Joey Chandler and Phelan Glenn help out during a video-making workshop with ReelYouth at Lord Kelvin School in October.
Chandler, Jacob Dabic, Phelan Glenn and Jethray Tecson – won a special mention for humour in their video, Spread the Glove, about sharing the love. Winners were awarded in two categories, youth (aged 19 and under) and adult. The youth winner was Bullet Mouth, created by Crofton House School students Ginger Lau, Emma Lin, Sarah Kim and Emily Singh.
The adult winner was I Wish, created by Vancouver residents Frankie Law, Bruce Nip, Jimmy Sung and Jeffrey Yim. I Wish also won the viewer’s choice To view award, as chosen the video, through online voting. scan with “Each year I’m Layar incredibly moved and encouraged by the submissions we receive. People really do care about each other and want to do something about social issues facing their communities. The competition
exemplifies United Way’s vision of creating healthy, caring and inclusive communities,” said Michael McKnight, president and CEO of the United Way of the Lower Mainland. Check out more about the competition and view all the videos at www.care tochange.ca. – Julie MacLellan
HENRY NG
DENTURE CLINIC
Dental Mechanic since 1979
604-522-1848 442-6th St., New Westminster 5412 A Imperial St., Burnaby
2ND ANNUAL MEALS ON WHEELS FUNDRAISER Featuring Zachary Stevenson as Buddy Holly Presented by: Seniors Services Society
Playcare • Dawg SPa • BeD & BreakfaSt • training We are happy to Announce Uptown Dawg’s Newest Location SHOP, PLAY or STAY in
MARCH 12, 2014
FREE 1st day of daycare!
Doors open at: 5:30 pm Events begin at: 6:30 pm Starlight Casino Gateway Grill 350 Gifford St., New Westminster
new weStMinSter
100 Braid Street (entrance back of building) 604.520. 3294(DAWG)
(up to 5 hours)
Over 9 years of experience -
Visit us for all your pooches needs and wants
TICKETS: $100.00
www.uptowndawg.com
($50.00 eligible for a charitable tax receipt)
19 + Only 3 Course Meal Silent Auction 50/50 Draw A chance to win a vacation!
Media Sponsor:
Jus
t Li
s te
Do<9;o:d f677 l:8:6
Special Thanks to:
d
703-98 10th Street, N.W.
Re
Plaza Point - $299,900 • Incredible value!! • 1244 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath • 3 balconies • Southeast facing River & Mt VIEWS • Close to SKYTRAIN, SHOPS & CINEMA • Renovator’s Dream
ed duc
TO PURCHASE TICKETS Visit www.seniorsservicessociety.ca or call (604) 520-6621
000 28, ! $6
Open Sun 2-4
310 9th Avenue, N.W. Glenbrook North! • Level lot on QUIET street • 3 Bedroom home with fenced yard • Back lane, South facing yard • Live in or build your DREAM HOME • MAKE AN OFFER TODAY!
00 9,9 $73 W NO
app on your smartphone to uncover special Grand Opening Steals and Deals Feb. 24th to Mar 15th.
Open Sat 2-4
338 East 6th Avenue, N.W. • Quiet - no thru street in the Heights Neighbourhood • Just 10 years young • Panoramic views out to river, mountains & bridges • Perfect home for multi family living • Ground level full height basement • 2 kitchens, 2 sets of laundry • Detached garage, lane access & fenced yard
JUS
TL
IST
ED
107-2 Renaissance Sq., N.W.
$375,000 • The Lido • Prime Waterfront • 2 bdrm/2 bath • 2 Parking U/G • 2 Storage lockers • 1218 Sq. Ft • Amazing Unobstructed River Views
Call Donna at RE/MAX Advantage Realty 604-526-2888
A06 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
◗ Your view:
To include your letter, use our online form at www.royalcityrecord.com, contact us by email at editorial@royalcityrecord.com, or fax to 604-444-3460.
Paving the road for pot facilities is a good thing If someone had told us a decade and how to make it all work. ago that municipalities like New As of April 1, the old federal Westminster would be trying to figmarijuana medical access regulations ure out where and how to fit medical under Health Canada are changing. marijuana companies into their planCurrently, private citizens are allowed ning manuals today – well, to produce medical pot for we would have told them personal use on a limited they must be smoking somescale. The new rules move THE RECORD thing. But, as reported on the the production out of backfront page today, city staff yards and residential areas and politicians are well on their way and into large-scale manufacturing to figuring out exactly where and how facilities. This is mostly good. New medical pot facilities fit into city plans Westminster, as other cities are, is
OUR VIEW
working out the kinks in the system. The arguments over the worth of medical marijuana are largely over, and its value is now recognized. Granted, city Coun. Betty McIntosh, as a registered nurse, raises valid questions about how medical pot is distributed. She would have preferred that pharmacists be involved. But that is unlikely to happen. Will we hear about users who may abuse the new system and service? Yes, we’re sure there’ll be instances
and stories about folks misusing the service. There were in the current system, there will be in any system. As in most things, there will be people who try to take advantage of loopholes and profit on other people’s needs. But this is a much-needed step forward – one that will help folks manage pain and other ailments. For now, many of the new companies are smaller start-ups with local owners. Let’s hope it stays that way.
Balanced budget drives Liberals IN THE HOUSE KEITH BALDREY
W
hile the B.C. Liberal government has been accused of putting all of its proverbial eggs in the liquefied natural gas basket, consider this: the provincial budget is forecast to be in surplus for at least the next three years without a cent of LNG revenue even showing up on the books. In fact, the government’s own documents suggest that magical LNG money (it will pay off the debt! was Premier Christy Clark’s excited promise during the last election) won’t have an impact on provincial finances in any meaningful way for perhaps six or seven years. In the meantime, Finance Minister Mike de Jong has put together an old-fashioned threeyear fiscal plan that appears to be a tight-fisted restraint program, albeit one with a potential builtin escape hatch. De Jong is turning off the spending taps in pretty well all government ministries save health, and even there he is continuing to dial back the spending increases that have occurred in that sector for years. Within that fiscal plan, he has built some considerable flexibility
with fairly high forecast allowances and contingency funds, so he may have elbow room to make saving “adjustments” in years 2 and 3 (in 2016, for example, de Jong projects a forecast “allowance” of $325 million plus an unusually large contingency fund of $575 million). Something tells me those lofty unallocated dollars won’t hold and may well be used to pay for such things as public sector wage settlements (including possibly B.C.’s teachers). Of course, I’d be wary in doubting many of de Jong’s forecasts, given the fact he is bringing home a balanced budget for the current fiscal year, which ends March 31. Skeptics (myself included) were everywhere when he first introduced that budget a year ago, and de Jong had to endure catcalls and boos about his outlandish claim that he was tabling a balanced budget. Critics (again, myself included) zeroed in on one particular unrealistic goal of that budget: that health care spending could somehow be contained within a three per cent increase, which seemed unheard of at the time. Well, what do you know. The B.C. health-care budget is coming in with a 2.7 per cent annual increase, largely because reduced laboratory costs, PharmaCare costs and money saved from shared service efficiencies took much of the pressure off the spending curve. But the health-care budget
Dear Editor:
At the Feb. 17 council meeting, an interesting presentation was put forward on Intelligent City initiatives. New Westminster has many wonderful features to promote especially the stories and qualities of the Fraser River. Sadly, we did not get a ferry to Queensborough. Then we heard from Ms. Radbourne, who I assume won’t work with Hyack and is setting out on her own youth program – although saying she has a different program, she does mix in the words “pageant” and “ambassadors.” Next is shocking and embarrassing, awarding a new organization $28,000. What a slap in the face to every organization in the city. What ever happened to process, and why are they favoured for so much? ◗Liberals Page 7 Interestingly, this item was tabled at the 3 p.m.
Brad Alden
2013
CCNA BLUE RIBBON
Council decision ‘embarrassing’
•
CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2013
PUBLISHER
balden@van.net
Maureen Albanese, New Westminster
Bad decisions hurt residents Dear Editor:
Re: Make the noise go away, The Record, Feb. 21. I feel for Lori Pappajohn. Someone should have to reimburse her that $10,000 she had to spend on the
Lara Graham
Pat Tracy •
committee of the whole and brought back to the table in the evening. Why has the city turned its back on the Hyack association that has been organized for more than 40 years? Is it all over Mr. Smith, who was fired from Hyack and now works for a new organization? Mr. Smith stated he was suing Hyack, then we should find out why he was fired. Are councillors looking to uptown for election money? This is a sad day for democracy and openness in politics in the City of New Westminster.
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
•
EDITOR
ptracy@ royalcityrecord.com
lgraham@van.net
◗Shut Page 7
THE RECORD www.royalcityrecord.com #201A – 3430 Brighton Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5A 3H4 MAIN SWITCHBOARD 604-444-3451 DELIVERY INQUIRIES 604-942-3081 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 604-444-3000 EDITORIAL/NEWS TIP LINE 604-444-3020 FAX LINE 604-444-3460 EDITORIAL EMAIL editorial@royalcityrecord.com
The New Westminster Record is a Canadian-owned community newspaper published and distributed in the city of New Westminster every Wednesday and Friday by The Record, a division of Glacier Media Group. Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms.
Like us on Facebook Royal City Record
Follow us on twitter @TheRecord
Send letters to the editor to: editorial@royalcityrecord. com or go to www.royalcityrecord.com
ADVERTISING EMAIL display@royalcityrecord.com CLASSIFIED EMAIL DTJames@van.net
CEP SCEP
UNION
LABEL 2000
26
The Record, a division of Glacier Media Group respects your privacy. We collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available at www.royalcityrecord.com
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A07
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Shut down Pattullo now ◗ continued from page 6
Spread the tolls around Dear Editor:
Obviously, the reason for all the traffic is the unfair tolls on the Port Mann. So let’s put all our efforts at city hall into getting them removed or at least spread equally to all the bridges in the GVRD so it’s fair. First, get rid of the idiotic tolls, and next time if the province can’t afford their billion-dollar project, then don’t build it!
soundproofing of her house. This is after she probably paid a lot of money for her house. All this is because of some really bad decisions that have been made from the Liberal government and TransLink. I have a few questions, First: Why don’t they have the option of completely closing the Pattullo Bridge on the table? (It came off the table really quick.) Second: Wasn’t the South Fraser Perimeter Road made for trucks to drive on the Surrey side to follow the Fraser River and end up at their destinations? Third: Does anybody from New Westminster remember a few years ago when the Pattullo Bridge had to be closed for a couple of weeks and everyone figured out a way to get to work other than cutting through our city? (With no hiccups.) It was just heaven! You could hear a pin drop in our beautiful city. I would like those couple of weeks to come back, but this time it would be just like the movie Groundhog Day! Repeat, repeat, repeat. Forever. This closing of the bridge is not an unreasonable option, and I’m sure almost all of the citizens of New Westminster would agree. To all you Debbie Downers out there who want to have a negative take on this, please don’t go on and on about the businesses that will suffer! You can promote this city as the most walkable city, come shop and dine here with less traffic, SkyTrain stations, blah, blah, blah. Isn’t that what city hall has been trying to do with those stupid sidewalk extensions? Pedestrian-friendly city? Of course, the money that changes hands when a new bridge is built could be the thing that will have a closed Pattullo off the table.
On Monday, Feb. 17 at the B.C. legislature, a motion was presented to “recognize that climate change is one of the greatest issues facing B.C.” and calling on the legislature to “explore all means by which the government may halt the expansion of thermal coal exports in British Columbia.” That motion was overwhelmingly defeated 73 to 1. Both the NDP and Liberals even found the motion amusing, and, yes, even New Westminster’s very own MLA Judy Darcy voted against the motion. Put another way, our legislators have no intention of opposing the proposed Fraser Surrey coal dock even though it is within their power to do so. It is accepted the world over that carbon dioxide emissions (largely from coal burning) is the major factor behind climate change, and our elected politicians are doing nothing to combat this, in fact they find it amusing to consider otherwise. If you don’t find this issue amusing and care for the future well-being of your families, contact your own MLA now and tell them to rethink their ideas. It goes without saying that not only do we need new thinking in Victoria, we need a new attitude.
D. Perry, New Westminster
Gavin Wishart, New Westminster
Tony Walker, New Westminster
Climate change is critical Dear Editor:
Liberals: A historic anniversary marked ◗ continued from page 6
will continue to be a challenge in the years ahead, as the federal government’s new funding model means fewer federal dollars flowing B.C.’s way. Nevertheless, don’t expect de Jong to back away from delivering a balanced budget each and every year, no matter the spending pressures that will surely be felt in health and other areas. Everything the B.C. Liberal government does starts from the premise that the budget must be balanced. Work back from there, and you can start to understand the government’s core philosophy. For all that talk about LNG, it is really the balanced budget concept that
Pattullo Bridge Review Consultation Postponed
is driving the agenda. ! There’s another reason to pay some attention to veteran politician Mike de Jong this past week: he tabled his budget almost 20 years to the exact day of his historic byelection victory in the Fraser Valley riding of Matsqui. I say “historic” because that’s exactly what it was, since the result may have changed the course of B.C. political history. De Jong, an unknown lawyer at the time, beat Social Credit grand dame Grace McCarthy in the byelection. If McCarthy had won, there was every reason to believe at the time that she could have resurrected the once-proud and powerful Social Credit dynasty. She may very well have
convinced another fellow who won a byelection that night – a guy named Gordon Campbell – to cross to her party. If so, the Socreds may have been able to eventually leapfrog the upstart B.C. Liberals, led by Gordon Wilson, whose leadership eventually crumbled (allowing Campbell to take over). But de Jong’s victory put McCarthy out to political pasture, and the Socreds faded away and eventually died out as a political force. Meanwhile, the B.C. Liberal eventually became the free enterprise coalition that was the Socreds for so many years, and de Jong has been a mainstay of cabinet since 2001. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.
TransLink is deferring announced public consultation regarding the Pattullo Bridge, which was to begin next week. This deferral will allow TransLink time to work with the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation to respond to last week’s request from the Province that the Council work with TransLink to develop a plan for transportation in the region. As the Pattullo Bridge is one of the key priorities for the region, TransLink needs time to confirm with the Mayors’ Council how options for this project will fit into the regional plan, which the Mayors have been asked to deliver by June 30, 2014. TransLink anticipates completing this work as quickly as possible and commencing Phase 2 public consultation of the Pattullo Bridge Review later this spring. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please watch for notification of upcoming consultation oppotunities at: www.pattullobridgereview.ca. Pattullo Bridge Review – Public Consultation February 24 – March 14, 2014
D E N O P T S O P
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE*
SMALL GROUP MEETING SCHEDULE*
presentation followed by a question and answer session.
Small group meetings are scheduled for two hours, and are a sit-down meeting format.
COMMUNITY
DATE / TIME
LOCATION
COMMUNITY
DATE / TIME
LOCATION
Surrey
Thursday, February 27 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bridgeview Elementary School 12834 115A Avenue
New Westminster
Monday, February 24 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive
New Westminster
Saturday, March 1 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive
New Westminster
Monday, February 24 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive
Coquitlam
Place Maillardville 1200 Cartier Avenue
New Westminster
The New Westminster Record welcomes letters to the editor. We do, however, edit for taste,
Saturday, March 1 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, February 24 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive
Surrey
City Centre Library 10350 University Drive
Surrey
legality and length. Priority is given to letters written by residents of New Westminster and/or
Monday, March 3 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Bridgeview Community Centre 11475 – 126A Street
Coquitlam
Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex 633 Poirier St
Surrey
issues concerning New Westminster. Please include a phone number where you can be
Tuesday, March 4 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bridgeview Community Centre 11475 – 126A Street
New Westminster
Wednesday, March 5 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sapperton Pensioners’ Hall 318 Keary St.
Surrey
Wednesday, February 26 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bridgeview Community Centre 11475 – 126A Street
reached during the day. Send letters to:
Surrey
Saturday, March 8 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bridgeview Elementary School 12834 115A Avenue
New Westminster
Monday, March 10 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive
The Editor, #201A–3430 Brighton Ave., Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4, fax them to: 604-444-3460 or e-mail to: editorial@royalcityrecord.com. No Attachments Please. Letters to the editor and opinion columns may be reproduced on The New Westminster Record website, www.royalcityrecord.com
* Please check www.pattullobridgereview.ca for any potential revisions to these schedules.
Please register to attend a small group meeting by going to www.pattullobridgereview.ca or calling 604-684-6840.
A08 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
Kelowna man charged in death of pedestrian BY CAYLEY DOBIE REPORTER cdobie@royalcityrecord.com
Please join us at our first Open House for the Riverview Lands. Two Open Houses have been scheduled to serve as an introduction to BC Housing, the project team and the Vision Process.
New Westminster police announced Friday afternoon that charges had been approved against the driver of the vehicle that allegedly struck and killed 25-year-old Gemma Snowball last spring. As previously reported, Snowball was crossing at Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue around 10:30 p.m. on March 11, 2013 when she was hit by a vehicle. She was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital with major skull fractures, a broken For pelvis and broken tibia. past stories, Snowball died in hospital two days later. scan The young woman with Layar had recently moved to New Westminster from Perth, Australia and was working at the deli counter at Safeway. Co-workers said Snowball was a fun-loving, cheerful and energetic young woman. “She knew everybody in the store. She talked to everybody,” said Sue Lawson, deli manager at Safeway. “She was wonderful.” At the time of the accident, Sgt. Diana McDaniel, spokesperson for the New Westminster Police Department, told The Record heavy rain and poor visibility due to artificial light could have played a role in the accident. Officers with the collision analysis and reconstruction team, along with independent experts, conducted an extensive investigation into the crash, according to a media release from the department.
Identical information will be available on both dates.
Photo contributed/THE RECORD
Loss: Gemma Snowball died after being hit by a car crossing the street at Sixth and Sixth. A 29-year-old Kelowna man has been charged in the crash. In December, police submitted its report to Crown counsel, recommending charges be laid against the driver. Last week, New Westminster police announced 29-year-old Ryan Follack of Kelowna had been charged with driving without due care and driving without reasonable consideration. Follack’s first court appearance is scheduled for March 26.
Date:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Time:
4:30pm - 7:30pm (drop-in)
Place:
Burquest Jewish Community Centre 2860 Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam
Date:
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm (drop-In)
Place:
Centennial Pavilion, Centennial Room 620 Poirier Street, Coquitlam (Beside Dogwood Pavilion, entrance off Winslow Avenue)
If you cannot attend the open house in person, please visit our website, www.renewingriverview.com, where you can participate in our online open house starting February 28, 2014. You can also contact us at: t: 604.439.8577 | e: questions@renewingriverview.com
MICK McLENNAN 604-526-1784
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Serving your Real Estate needs for 35 years. To view interiors, visit my website at: www.realestatenewwest.com CALL MICK 604-526-1784
email: contactus@uniserve.com
323 BLAIR AVE, NEW WESTMINSTER
NE
W
LIS
TIN
G
$675,000 Reside in this Wonderful Family neighbourhood, just ½ block from elementary school + an easy walk to transit, skytrain, shopping, restaurants & RCH. Live on the main & upper floors with a 2 bedroom mortgage helper basement suite that is recognized by the City. The roof is all new, including the plywood under the shingles; new soffits; drain tile has been done; soundproofing between the floors; almost all windows are double paned; new Dryer; furnace is 5 yrs old + new insulation has been blown into the basement & main floors. The bright, sunny main kitchen has a newer gas stove + room for an eating area. A large, corner lot with loads of yard space.
334 EAST EIGHTH AVE, NEW WESTMINSTER
OP
EN
SU
N
2
-4
Give MICK or GEOFF a Call to View.
#305 – 1128 SIXTH AVE, NEW WESTMINSTER
NE
W
LIS
TIN
G
Call MICK or GEOFF for YOUR Opportunity to View!
$299,900
This Home is spacious & immaculate with 3 bedrooms + a den, ready for You to just move in! Enjoy unobstructed views of the mountains & River. An open layout, the sunny South facing living rm with a gas F/P for cool evenings + 2 sets of sliding doors to a 224 sq ft wrap around balcony that provides a cooling cross-breeze in summer. Excellent area for entertaining. Engineered H/W floors, tile & wool carpeting create a warm & welcoming home. Designer paint throughout; a home office/den w/built in speakers + a newer set of high end washer/dryer. Insuite storage + sep locker on same floor. Laundry closet could fit small freezer & shelving for pantry area. *Bonus – 2 Parking & pet friendly for 2! Walk to all amenities.
Have GEOFF or MICK Show YOU Around
#13 – 123 SEVENTH ST, NEW WESTMINSTER NE
W
P
C RI
E
#804 – 47 AGNES ST, NEW WESTMINSTER NE
W
PR
IC
E
$259,888
Come & Experience all that this Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Corner Home in the ‘Fraser House’ complex has to offer. New Floors throughout, Freshly Painted + New Light Fixtures that make it Ready for YOU to Just Move In! A Window in the Kitchen offers the Natural Light. Enjoy Entertaining or Just Relaxing while admiring the Peaceful View of the Fraser River from the Balcony. Take Advantage of the Great Building Amenities with an Indoor Pool & Exercise Room, ALL at Your disposal. BONUS – 2 Parking Stalls! Just 1 block from the New Elementary School being built + great access to Transit & the Patullo Bridge. Wheelchair Access & 1 Small Pet permitted.
Give GEOFF or Mick a Call to Set Up a Showing for YOU!
$309,900
Welcome Home to this 2 Bedroom Townhome in the Rainscreened, Well Cared for & Securely Gated ‘Royal City Terrace’ Complex - where YOU can walk up to Your Front Door. Beautifully Decorated with an Open Floor Plan & a Covered Deck, great for Entertaining Friends & Family. A City View from the Spacious Master Bedroom as well as from the Living Room on the main with a cozy Gas Fireplace to take the Chill out of the Winter Nights. The 2 Bedrooms, Bath + Laundry are up. New Carpets, Good Quality Laminate & Freshly Painted for YOU to Just Move In! Great, Central Location – just a few minutes walk to the New West Skytrain Station & Shopping Complex, Restaurants, Schools, Douglas College, the recently Revitalised Downtown & Landmark Cinema. Pets Permitted with some restrictions. Amenities Include a Bike Room, Gym & Activities Room.
Have GEOFF or MICK Schedule YOU an Appointment to View.
$639,900
Here is a Fabulous Opportunity to Own a Home in the desirable Heights Neighbourhood of New Westminster! A Lovely View of the Fraser River with 2 Levels in which YOU can live in the Upper floor & have the lower floor as a 1 Bedroom + Den Mortgage Helper that is Recognized by the City (Currently brings in $750 per month). Lots of Updating - the Upper floor has 3 Bedrooms, the Master with an ensuite + a 2nd full Bath, All New Doors, New Floor in Kitchen & Bath + Freshly Painted. The Rec Rm down (currently enjoyed by the Upper floor) can Easily convert back to the original Basement Suite Use. Well Kept, Clean & Ready for YOU to Just Move In! A Huge, Brand New Back Deck, Lane Access to Carport & Additional Parking. Close to Transit, Schools, Shopping & Recreation.
Spring will Soon be Upon Us & the Market Will Be Getting Busier. Do YOU Want to Know What YOUR Home is Worth in Today’s Real Estate Market? Call US for YOUR Current & Always Complimentary Market Evaluation. Homes ARE Selling…Let US Put OUR Experience & Knowledge to Work for YOU. WE Can Take the Stress OUT of Buying OR Selling.
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A09
New superintendent up for the challenge
nhope@royalcityrecord.com
The New Westminster school district’s recently hired superintendent says the “buck stops” with him if there are any issues with the management of education in the city. JohnGaiptman,58,spoke with The Record about how he intends to run the school district, which faces financial problems and fractured relationships. “I think that anytime someone phones the superintendent, the superintendent should be able to give an answer. That doesn’t mean everybody is going to agree with me. I’ve learnt that not everybody does, but you have to be honest and you have to be consistent,” said Gaiptman, who
described “workaholic” said he isn’t one to lay on a beach in the sunshine. Gaiptman has been married to his wife, Sharoyne, for 34 years. They have two grown daughters. Gaiptman began his career as a teacher of students with special needs and then became a math, English and social studies high school teacher. He was a high school principal for nine years before he moved into management. Gaiptman said he was “impressed” with the local school trustees’ passion for public education when he met with them. “I truly believe in public education,” he said. “I think that it is necessary in any democracy. I don’t see enough people fighting for
took over his post earlier are in the best interest of students,” he said. this month. At this point, there’s Gaiptman previously certainty around worked in the Victoria no long-term school district, where he Gaiptman’s employment was superintenwith the district. dent for 13 years. Gaiptman said To get familiar he told trustees if with local issues, a “younger and Gaiptman plans more talented and to consult with a better educator” school-based turns up, just give administrators him a month’s because they are notice and he’ll the most familiar happily move on. with the concerns “If, however, of their respective John Gaiptman the community, schools, he said. superintendent and the trustees, “We are going and the staketo have a process, and that process will con- holder groups think that clude making sure that I’m doing a good job, then staff, school and district we’ll look for something administrators are sitting more permanent,” he said. Gaiptman retired together and making sure that whatever decisions we from his Victoria posting have to make for next year this month, but the self-
public education. I want to go to New West, bring my abilities to New West.” Gaiptman said he is leaving Victoria in good shape, noting that the budget is on track and grad rates have climbed every year for the last six years. When asked about the quagmire of issues he is stepping into, Gaiptman answers with optimism.
MY NISSAN
WITH OUR
GREAT
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
LINEUP: 2014 MURANO
2014 PATHFINDER • BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY∞
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: • 3.5L, 260-HP, V6 ENGINE • INTUITIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE FINANCE FROM
0%
60 $ 4,000
APR PER MONTH
OR GET
FOR UP TO
MONTHS
• BEST-IN-CLASS 5,000 LBS STANDARD TOWING CAPABILITY ∞
ON 2014 MURANO S
AT
BI-WEEKLY
‡
$0
APR
≠
FOR
IN ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT ON OTHER SELECT 2014 MURANO MODELS
SL model shown"
FINANCE FROM
192 2.9%
$
±
PER MONTH
84 $31,558 MONTHS
DOWN • STARTING FROM FREIGHT AND PDE INCLUDED
!
ALL NEW 2014 PATHFINDER HYBRID NOW AVAILABLE
The Totally Redesigned 2014 ROGUE • AVAILABLE 3RD ROW SEATING
• BETTER FUEL ECONOMY (HWY) THAN ESCAPE AND CR-V*
• DIVIDE-N-HIDE CARGO SYSTEM®
138 3.9%
$ SL AWD Premium model shown with Accessory Roof Rail Crossbars"
• AVAILABLE INTUITIVE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
• LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
LEASE FROM
AT
SEMI-MONTHLY
≠
APR
PER MONTH
FOR
60
FREIGHT AND PDE INCLUDED
$1,850
DOWN
MONTHS
OFFERS END FEBRUARY 28
TH
FIND YOURS AT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER MORREY NISSAN 4450 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 291-7261 www.morrey.burnaby.nissan.ca
Platinum model shown"
“There have always been roadblocks, and there always will be roadblocks, and we can use them as an excuse … or we can sit back and we can say, ‘We pool our talent. If we work as one, we can make something very good out of this,’ and that’s why I’m going, because that’s what I believe will happen,” he said.
nance offers are now available on new 2014 Murano S, AWD (L6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $36,248/$31,558 financed at 0%/2.9% APR equals 130/182 bi-weekly payments of $260/$192 for a 60/84 month term. 500/$0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0/$3,349.04 for a total obligation of $36,248/$34,907. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. †Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. % lease APR for a 60 month term equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $138 with $1,850 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 /year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $18,289. Conditions apply. ‡$4,000 Cash Discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars and is applicable to all 2014 Murano models, except 2014 Murano S, AWD (L6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. The $4,000 cash purchaser’s counts is only available on the cash purchase of select new 2014 Murano models (excluding the L6RG14 AA00 trim model). The cash purchaser’s discounts will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be mbined with any other offer. Offer valid February 1-28th, 2014. Conditions apply. !$36,248/$31,558 for a new 2014 Murano S, AWD (L6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Conditions apply. "Models shown $42,598/$43,658/$34,728 ling Price for a 2014 Murano SL (L6TG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Pathfinder Platinum 4X4 (5XEG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. ±≠‡!"Freight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,560/$1,630), certain fees, manufacturer’s ate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and nnot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between February 1-28th, 2014. ∞Ward’s Large Cross/Utility segment. MY14 Pathfinder vs. 2013 Large Cross/Utility Class. 2014 Pathfinder S 2WD with CVT transmission l consumption estimate is 10.5L/100 KM CITY | 7.7L/100 KM HWY | 9.3L/100 KM combined. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. Based on 2012 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2014 Pathfinder Platinum model shown. ^Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) Mid SUV segment, AWD/4WD, 7-passenger, V6 gasoline dels only. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure all cargo. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for proper use. *All information compiled from third-party sources including manufacturer websites. Not responsible for errors for errors in data on third ty websites. 12/17/2013. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER
A10 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
Westcoast Seniors
More help needed to deal with elder abuse T
he Burnaby Multicultural Society is spreading the word about elder abuse in immigrant communities in Burnaby and New Westminster, but
the province needs to do more to help vulnerable seniors, according to the group’s executive director. The society recently received $200,000 in federal funding to raise aware-
ness about elder abuse in Punjabi, Chinese, Korean and English-speaking communities, but executive director Rana Dhatt says there’s no place for abused seniors to get help.
Complete DENTURE SERVICES • Relines & Repairs • Dentures Over Implants • Full & Partial Dentures • After Hours & Home Services Available
TAK SAKAMOTO
, R.D. 4498 GRAVELEY STREET, BBY (across from Brentwood Town Centre, on Willingdon) N
604-299-2434
Customized Whitening for Life! Customized Whitening for Life! SMILE BRIGHTER THIS WINTER
“The bigger thing is we are basically doing awareness,” Dhatt said.“I think the province needs to do a step further. They need specific help for seniors.” The federal funding will pay for advertising campaigns in newspapers and ethnic media and brochures in multiple languages, which helps the society’s ongoing work on the issue. But Dhatt is raising concerns that once people start identifying the problem, there’s no further option for seniors to get help. Elder abuse can take many forms: physical, sexual, emotional and even financial. Dhatt said there are a couple of different organizations with phone lines to report elder abuse, and the society receives calls about physical abuse.
“But that’s basically for the police to deal with, and that’s when people back off, because they may be nervous about reporting family members, and that’s where professional counselling is needed,” he explained.“There is really no professional counselling available as far as I’m concerned.” There’s also no B.C. ministry solely dedicated to helping seniors, Dhatt said. The provincial government has Linda Larson, an MLA who is also parliamentary secretary to the minister of health for seniors. The province is also planning to hire an ombudsperson to help seniors who have been unfairly treated by public agencies, but critics have pointed out that the position will not be independent of the gov-
ernment, like Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, the representative for children and youth. “We’re thankful and grateful (for the funding), but the province needs to go a step further, and have a ministry that helps seniors, or include seniors in the Ministry of Children and Family Development,” Dhatt said.“We really need to get some discussion taking place, and seniors need help.” Martha Jane Lewis, the executive director for the B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support, agreed with Dhatt’s assertion that there are gaps in the system when it comes to helping abused elders. “If concerned family members or friends or professionals are seeing an older adult they think is see pg. 11 …
Accepting New Patients Thank you once again New Westminster for voting us
BEST DENTIST
LAST CHANCE! Extended offer on until February 28th
Dr. Douglas Lovely
Dr. Kay Fung-Wang
Dr. Chantal Thériault
Seniors Recieve 10% off all treatments and services!
New Patients (allWalk-ins ages), Walk-ins & EmergenciesWelcome Welcome New Patients, & Emergencies
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR CLINIC * Along with your cleaning you will receive complimentary whitening with each visit! (Offer expires January 2014. Please bring this ad to first appointment to redeem) February 30th, 28
Cosmetic DentistryRestorations • Advanced•Restorations • Laser Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry • Advanced Laser Dentistry • Prevention & Oral Health • Sleep Dentistry Whitening • Same Appointment Prevention & Oral Health• •In-Office Sleep Dentistry • In-Office Whitening • Crowns Botox Cosmetic
Call CallToday TodaytotoBook BookNow Now604 604529 5299393 9393 111 - 1015 Columbia Street, New Westminster New Westminster • FREE PARKING mynewwestminsterdentist.com
Dr. Andrew Bass
Dr. Robert Toews
609 Sixth Street, New Westminster
604-524-4981 • newwestminsterdentists.com Hours: Monday: 8am – 7pm • Tuesday: 8am – 6pm • Wednesday: 8am – 8pm Thursday: 8am – 8pm • Friday: 9am – 5pm • Saturday: 9am – 5pm • Sun & Holidays: Closed
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A11
Westcoast Seniors
No provincial ministry dedicated solely to seniors … from pg. 10 being abused, or think they are being neglected or are neglecting themselves, there are really only limited options for the third parties to report this,” she said. People can call the Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C., an independent office that will help if an older adult has diminished mental capacity and is suffering financial abuse. “(But) if the older adult
is being ripped off by their kids, but has mental capacity, no one can interfere,” she added. People can also report elder abuse to the health authorities or Community Living B.C., according to Lewis. “But they were given no new funding for these new programs, and there’s not a lot of training,” she added. “Sometimes you call and leave a message, but you don’t hear back for a week
or two.” In the meantime, the Burnaby Multicultural Society will continue to raise awareness about elder abuse in various cultural communities. “There are no boundaries. Elder abuse is elder abuse everywhere,” Dhatt said, adding that some demographics “have even more problems in the sense of cultural awareness and language barriers.” Besides New
Rana Dhatt, executive director of the Burnaby Multicultural Society, is raising awareness about elder abuse, but he says the provincial government needs to do more to help.
Westminster and Burnaby, the society’s campaign will also take place in Surrey,
Vancouver and Richmond. For more information on elder abuse, go to the
society’s separate website www.diversitybc.com. – Jennifer Moreau
Retirement living just the way you like
– Photo, Jason Lang
Studios from just $1,995/month. Cozy up to the idea of moving in with all the comforts you enjoy at The Mulberry, Burnaby’s premier retirement residence. • private suite with kitchenette, including 2-burner cook-top • exceptional views from a centralized locale • personalized, complimentary transportation • recreational, social and wellness programs This is retirement living at its best. Reserve your suite by March 31st to secure your rate. Dot, Lu and B.J. enjoying the Thornbridger dining experience. Call to book your tour and complimentary lunch soon!
G OPENINRY JANUA 2007 Live Life to the Fullest The independence youNew want with the servicesB.C. you need 649 - 8th Ave., Westminster,
The independenceRESERVE you wantYOUR with SUITE the services you need
Time Limited Offer
STUDIO SUITES from $1,995 per month* Book your personalized tour today!
THE MULBERRY | Burnaby | 604.526.2248
SENIORS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
For information or to book an appointment please call: Debbie Clarke at 604.524.6100
pacificarbour.ca
Operated by *Offer available on select suites when a deposit is provided before March 31, 2014. Move-in must occur by May 1, 2014.
A12 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
Musicians, VIPs join in fire relief effort THE LIVELY CITY JULIE MACLELLAN
L
ocal dignitaries, music lovers and bands joined forces to help those devastated by the downtown New Westminster fire in October. The Columbia Performing Arts Society hosted a Fire in the Heart fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Columbia Theatre. Marlyne Marrese emailed to let us know that the event was a huge success. She noted that local VIPS, including Mayor Wayne Wright, councilors Lorrie Williams and Betty McIntosh, Fire Chief Tim Armstrong and Deputy Chief John Hatch were among those who filled the room to enjoy a show by the R&B Allstars and Barracuda, a Heart tribute band. “The bands kept the dance floor full and helped
turn the night into a celebration of the future for the guests who dug deep in their pockets to donate to this amazing cause,” Marrese wrote. The Columbia Performing Arts Society’s mandate is to help raise money for charitable causes while providing great entertainment. Marrese noted that the group welcomes sponsors; businesses that would like to help out with future fundraising events can contact bcmusicians@ gmail.com. Sponsors of Fire in the Heart included Amicus Lawyers, Royal City Jewellers, Scotiabank, Tom Wood Construction Ltd. and Best Personnel, along with Lowe’s and Lost My Marbles Music. “What an incredible, amazing evening it was,” Marrese said.
Artists as entrepreneurs
Are artists entrepreneurs? Absolutely. Just ask Peter Jorgensen and Katey Wright. The New Westminster duo – the co-artistic producers of Patrick Street Productions
– are giving a presentation tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 26) at the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch, downtown. In The Entrepreneurial Artist, they’ll be discussing their careers as performers and creators, sharing lessons on how artists must increasingly adopt an entrepreneurial spirit to enjoy success in the industry. The presentation runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Alma VanDusen and Peter Kaye rooms, downstairs. The event is free – check out www.vpl.ca for more details.
For photos, scan with Layar
Fast filmmaking
A New Westminster native was part of the frenzied week that is the Crazy 8s 2014 film competition. Jim McKeown, originally from the Royal City, is the lead producer of Earthlickers, one of the six winning teams in the annual competition. The winners were given eight days $1,000 and a production support package (including an HD camera, sound recording equipment, lighting and more) to produce a short film. The teams started
Bal Dosanj, contributed/THE RECORD
Hearts on fire: Rachael Chatoor and Donna Caruk – a.k.a. Barracuda – the Essential Tribute to Heart – onstage at the Fire in the Heart fundraiser at the Columbia. shooting on Feb. 14 and had eight days to finish their films. McKeown is producing Earthlickers, described as a “campy, erotic science fiction comedy” that is a “cinematic love child of Barbarella and Ed Wood Jr.” McKeown, who now hails from East Vancouver, is an independent film-
maker who has been working in the Vancouver film and television industry since 2005. The finished films will premiere at a gala screening at The Centre on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Check out www.crazy8s .cc to find out more about the event.
Choral wonders
Mark Saturday, March 8 on your calendars – that’s the day that New Westminster’s own Amabilis Singers are bringing Of Heaven and Earth to the stage. The concert pays witness “to the sacred ◗Lively City Page 14
TeamDaveVallee.com 604.526.2888
REMAX Advantage Realty
Each office is independently owned and operated
Kellie Vallee
The Record’s Readers Choice 2013 - Best Realtor #503 320 Royal - $154,900
333 E 6th Ave. $589,900
OPEN SUN 12-1:30
OPEN SUN 2-4
NEW LISTING
Bright & spacious completed reno’d 1 bdrm condo (corner unit) centrally located 3 blks from skytrain, Downtown amenities and short walk to Quay. Updated kitchen with granite counters, oak cabinets, tile floor, tile backsplash & newer sink & faucet. European style washer/ dryer, modern light fixtures, updated bath with granite counters & tile floors & ample insuite storage.
Great starter home! 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 1356 sf character bungalow w/finished basement on nice quiet dead end, family friendly street with city and mountain views. Well maint’d & updated home features oak kitchen w/EA, wood burning f/p, updated electrical, plumbing, windows, baths & newer washer/dryer, dishwasher, screens & more. Lovely outdoor patio & fenced yard. 4558 sf lot.
#608 1 Renaissance Sq. $278,800 #117 74 Miner St. $239,900
Bright & spacious 5 year old, 730 sf, 1 bdrm + den, w/gorgeous city views in the “Q” at the Quay close to Boardwalk, market, Skytrain & Downtown amenities. This modern suite features open plan, gas f/p, kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances, insuite laundry, & large master big enough for a King size bed.
Spacious 1 bdrm + den, 975 sf garden suite w/oak kitchen, newer Energuide applcs, gas f/p, newer flooring & ample storage. Den w/built in Murphy bed. Patio area overlooks garden & lawn area. Well maint’d & managed complex close to transit, shopping, parks & recreation. This suite shows well! Adult complex.
Karen LeongBoswell
Pamela AdamchukVallee
RE/MAX Advantage Realty’s #1 Sales Team 2003 – 2013
#16 323 Governors Court $469,900 #204 719 Princess $409,900 #316 14 E Royal Ave. $419,900 NEW PRICE
OPEN SAT 12-2
Beautiful 2285 sf, 2 bdrm + loft, true end unit TH w/gorgeous river & Mtn views. Feats 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, 2 gas f/p’s, HW heating & Dble garage. Main floor has a bright kitch w/newer SxS fridge w/icemaker & newer DW & opens to family room w/gas f/p, DR has beautiful chandelier & opens to LR w/gas f/p. Open loft & deck upstairs + 2 bdrms & 2 baths in bsmt.
#101 550 8th St. $225,000 OPEN SAT 1-3
Bright & spacious, nicely reno’d 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 857 sf corner garden suite w/newer flooring, paint, lighting, window coverings & updating to kitch with SS applcs. Suite is roughed-in for washer/dryer, 2 bdrms has French doors to large LR, spacious master bdrm, nice covered patio open to private grass area. Close to Uptown shopping, Moody Park, Century House & Library. No pets or rentals. Adult 19+
NEW PRICE
OPEN SAT 12-2 & SUN 2-4
Substantially reno’d & rare 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1367 sf, Uptown condo. SW corner suite at Stirling Place w/new kitch & applcs, updated baths, new flooring, dimmer switches, paint, lighting, gas f/p, insuite laundry, lots of storage, & 2 balconies. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & has nice social room & exercise room. Super convenient location close to all Uptown amenities!
OPEN SUN 2-4
RIVER & MTN VIEWS from this gorgeous South facing 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1088 sf, 3rd floor suite in Victoria Hill. This beautiful suite features kitch w/granite counters, SS applcs & gas stove, 9’ ceilings, LR w/elec f/p, huge wrap around covered deck, 2 bdrm split plan w/Mstr bdrms w/large closets & full ensuites, 2 parking stalls & lrg locker. Great bldg w/social room, library, billiards room, exercise room & guest suite. 1 pet ok
#214 620 8th Ave. $169,900 #1901 615 Hamilton St. $749,900 OPEN SAT 12-1:30
Substantially updated with $20,000 in renos spent! 700 sf, 1 bdrm suite w/updated kitch w/newer cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash & newer applcs. Bath updated w/granite counters, cabinets & updated tiling in shower. Updated tile & laminate flooring & updated light fixtures. Ample storage w/in suite storage & 1 locker. Great desirable Uptown location just steps away from all amenities.
Rarely available fabulous Uptown sub Penthouse, exquisitely decorated & immaculate, 2 bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, 1,748 sf plus 3 covered balconies. Incredible unobstructed river, Mtn and city views. Open plan w/oversize rooms, large windows, very spacious & elegant. Both bdrms are Masters w/full ensuites & large closets, lovely gas f/p, all granite counters, extensive wood wainscoting & crown moldings, beautiful window treatments, 2 parking stalls & more. This 8 yr old prestigious Uptown is well maint’d & managed & has well equipped exercise room & social amenity room. Super location near shopping, transit, parks & schools.
RECENTLY SOLD: #125 600 Park Cres, #1903 15 E Royal Visit TeamDaveVallee.com for online photos, virtual tours & more details on all our listings.
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A13
®
SPEND $75 AND GET A
®
Spend $75 on groceries & earn a
Safeway Cash Card
10
DALYE
3
SA
3 DAYS ONLY! FEB. 28 - MAR. 2, 2014 SATURDAY
28
FEBRUARY
1
MARCH
.-SUN. T A S . I R F
10
$
Safeway Cash Card
Coupon valid 3 DAYS ONLY from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2014
SUNDAY
2
Raspberries
MARCH
T-Bone Steak
Product of U.S.A., Mexico. 170 g. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT FOUR.
Cut from 100% Canadian beef. LIMIT TWO.
5
99
2
ONLY! 3 DAPYRSICE
ICE CLUB PR
Buy 3 Earn 30
BONUS AIR MILES® reward miles
! From the Deli
Piazza’s Fire-Baked Pizza
CLUB
®
Buy 2 Earn 20
BONUS AIR MILES® reward miles
Assorted varieties. 592 to 725 g.
®
®
AIR MILES®
99
99
ea.
500 g.
5
ONLY! 3 DAPYRSICE CLUB
Or Sticky Cinnamon Buns. Package of 6.
ea. EXTREME PRICE
CLUB PRICE
CLUB PRICE
$or 3f
20 BUY 2 EARN reward miles
8
AIR MILES®
Bakery Counter Cream Cheese Iced Cinnamon Buns
Rogers Granulated Sugar
10 kg. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT FOUR.
30 BUY 3 EARN reward miles
4
ea.
E EXTREM E IC R P
lb 13.21/kg
ONLY! 3 DAYS
Coast to Coast Winnipeg Rye Bread
70974 90088
7
99
®
With this coupon and a minimum grocery purchase of $75, receive a FREE $10 Cash Card for use on your next grocery purchase at Safeway. This coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Minimum purchase must be made in a single transaction. Coupon cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores or Safeway Gas Bars. Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. See Customer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cash Card is not a gift card and 7,/- 0' ,/') 2- *2&'%2" ),1!6$ /3'+!5') )2-'/ 46 +21). *'' (2/# (21) for complete redemption details. Cash Card vaild until March 20, 2014.
†
Safewayard Cash C
With Coupon and minimum $75 grocery purchase. See instore for details.
FRIDAY
Safeway Cash Card†
$
†
COUPON
99
3
ONLY! 3 DAPYRSICE
Softsoap Hand Soap
E BUY 1 G
T
Or Refills. 225 to 828 mL or 1.65 Litre. Select varieties. LIMIT FOUR FREE - Combined varieties.
CLUB
Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, 2014 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.
1FREE R EQUAL O
L E S S ER
VALUE
ONLY! 3 DAPYRSICE CLUB
FEB/MAR 28 1 2 FRI
SAT SUN
Prices in this ad good until March 2nd.
9
A14 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
Children’s choir joins orchestra for concert
The Langley Children’s Choir is joining forces with the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra for a special choral music concert on Sunday, March 2. The two groups take to the stage at the Massey Theatre for a concert that will feature two ecclesiastical works – one by Mozart, the other by Vivaldi. Concertgoers will be treated to the full orchestra and choir as they perform Mozart’s Laudate Dominum, the fifth movement from the Vesperae solennes de Confessore, Psalm 117. The Mozart excerpt will be followed by Vivaldi’s Gloria in D major. The Vivaldi work is notable for its fusion of festive brilliance with moments of profound sadness, notes local arts pro-
moter Tony Antonias. In the second half of the program, under the baton of music director Jin “Jack” Zhang, the orchestra turns its hand to popular all-time favourites such as Rossini’s thrilling William Tell Overture, the Russian Dance from Stravinsky’s ballet Petrushka, and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, by Paul Dukas. “If you enjoy beautiful music and love to see young performers appearing with a full symphony orchestra, you’d be hardpressed to find a nicer Sunday afternoon treat than this NWSO concert,” Antonias said. The concert is at 2 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Admission is by donation, and parking is free.
Contributed/THE RECORD
Young voices: The Langley Children’s Choir is joining forces with the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra for a concert this Sunday at the Massey Theatre.
Lively City: Amabilis Singers offer concert ◗ continued from page 12
wonders of the earth and the heavens,” as a note from the choir explains. “Discover how our world inspired the gifted pens of Austrian composer Gustav Mahler and America’s Morten Lauridsen. Hear the heartbreaking poetry of Sara Teasdale find voice in a stunningly beautiful setting by Frank Ticheli. And how did Leonardo da Vinci’s dreams of flying inspire choral superstar Eric Whitacre?” The concert will also feature the premiere of a new work by artistic director Ramona Luengen, based on the prayer of Padre Pio. Of Heaven and Earth runs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. in Burnaby. Tickets are $20, or free for children under 12. Call 604-437-9200 or buy from choir members; tickets will also be available at the door. See www. AmabilisSingers.org for more details. (Author disclaimer: Yes, I sing with Amabilis. You’ll find me in the alto ranks, so if you come to the concert, be sure to say hi!)
Award-winning poet at LitFest
An award-winning poet is the keynote speaker for this year’s LitFest New West. The Arts Council of New Westminster recently announced that Gary Geddes will be featured at this year’s LitFest, which is set for April 25 and 26 at Douglas College. A bio about Geddes notes that he “has long been considered one of Canada’s most important men of letters, teacher, writer-in-residence, critic, anthologist, translator, editor and most important writer.” Among the many awards he has to his credit are the E.J. Pratt Medal, the Canadian Authors Association Prize, two Archibald Lampman Awards and the Gabriela Mistral Prize, as well as the 2008 LieutenantGovernor’s Award. LitFest is presented by the arts council in partnership with Douglas College, the New Westminster Public Library and the Royal City Literary Arts Society. The third annual festival will culminate in the LitFest Showcase, featuring music, poetry
and spoken word performances, on the Saturday night in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College. All events are open to the public and free, although donations are accepted. Call 604-525-3244 or see www.artscouncil newwest.org for details
about the festival. Do you know an interesting person in the arts community who deserves to be profiled in The Record? Email Julie, jmaclellan@royal cityrecord.com, or check out a blog post about a new profile series – you can find the post at tinyurl.com/ FillintheBlanksNW.
HE ACIFIC HOWROOM
Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15 at 8 pm
Buy Show Tickets Service Charge Free at the Casino Box Office
1-855-985-5000 | theskagit.com
HOT NEW GAMES! AMES! 2 OPENS SUNDAY 2-4 The Heritage 710 7th Ave.
#905
$260,000
#701
$379,900
• 2 BR 2 baths 1117 sq. ft. • Immaculate. Updated. • Refinished maple cabinets. • Crown moldings, lots of closets. • Large covered balcony. River view.
• Impressive! Best layout. Updated. • Gourmet kitchen. Window in eating area. • I/S laundry Windows- 3 sides 3 balconies! River and mountain view.
Call us for all your insurance needs.
Sutton Group West Coast 604-415-9800
• Homeowners
• Travel Medical
• Liability
• Condominium
• Autoplan
• Marine
• Tenants
• Business
450 - 6th Street (at 5th Ave) New Westminster, B.C.
Final Day! February 27
Hourly Drawings: 2 - 7 pm
1,000 Cash
·$
8 pm Grand Prize:
604-526-4644 ksinsure@telus.net
-FREE PARKING AT REAR-
Cash $ $94 ,800 In& Slot Prizes *
• 3 BR 2 bath 1453 sq. ft.!
KASTELEIN, STOUT INSURANCE AGENCIES INC
TICKETS ! GOING FAST
HERMAN’S HERMITS S TARRING P ETER NOONE T P S
Quiet, adult oriented 19+, no pets/rentals/BBQ Solid concrete building. HW heat Wheelchair access Uptown, near bus, shopping + Century House.
Shopping for Competitive Insurance Rates?
Owned by Upper Skagit Indian Tribe
Guy Norman
For professional service call today! Guy Norman 604 809-9641 or Fay Tomlinson 778 772-9848 www.faytomlinson.com
10,000 Cash
·$
I-5 Exit 236 • 877-275-2448 • theskagit.com Fay Tomlinson
CPMP
Must be a Rewards Club Member–Membership is FREE! Must be present to win. Casino opens at 9 am daily. Must be 21 or older with valid ID. Visit the Rewards Club Center for details. Management reserves all rights.
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A15
◗ IN THE GAME
Douglas College to host PacWest basketball provincials ◗P16 Glenbrook girls earn berth in bantam basketball champs ◗P16
SECTION COORDINATOR Tom Berridge, 604-444-3022 • tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
Royals back to volley nationals BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
The Douglas College Royals are going back to the Canadian Colleges’ men’s volleyball championships. The 2012 national collegiate runner-up pulled off a surprise upset at the PacWest provincials, defeating regular season champion Columbia Bible College in four sets in the gold-medal final at Capilano University on Saturday. The Royals were slow out of the gate in the opening set, dropping a 25-22 match, but got behind some strong serving to rally 25-17 and 25-16 in the next two sets, before putting the Abbotsford school away with a 25-21 outcome in the fourth frame. “The question (at the provincials) was where did that come from? But I’d argue we have been growing,” said Douglas head coach Brad Hudson. “With us, it was a matter of when we could accomplish it, not if.” The Royals closed out the final two weeks of the regular season on a bit of a run, winning three of four league matchups. They continued that winning attitude into the provincials, getting past Vancouver Island University in five sets in the quarter-finals, before sweeping league runnerup Camosun in straight sets in the semifinal. “Against Camosun, we showed a lot of toughness,” Hudson added.
Girls to ’Loops for B.C. berth BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
Jason Lang/THE RECORD
Grand slam: PacWest second team all-star Drew Ruby, at net, helped the Douglas College Royals to an upset win over regular season champion Columbia Bible College at the collegiate provincial men’s volleyball championships at Capilano University last weekend. “They just didn’t have an answer. That’s how good I think our kids played.” In the semifinal, Douglas limited the effectiveness of Camosun’s allstar middle Alex Sadowski by attacking the wing men at the net. The result was a 25-21, 25-15, 25-21 victory for the New Westminster college. Andrew Robson was named the Royals’ player of the game in the semifinal with six kills and 11
Knight girls qualify for AAs
points of total offence. Robson and PacWest rookie of the year Caleb Konrad were both named to the all-tournament team following the provincials. In the championship final, tournament MVP Andrew McWilliam picked up his second player of the game nod. The fourth-year outside hitter slammed 25 total kills and had seven blocks in the five-set win over VIU. McWilliam had
another 15 kills and five aces in the championship final. McWilliam played better volleyball this weekend than at any other time in his four-year career at Douglas, said Hudson. “To his credit, (McWilliam) is still improving, which says a lot about our group,” Hudson said. Royals freshman George Thompson also had a strong provincials, garnering 13 of his 36 total kills in
St. Thomas More booked a ticket to the B.C. high school AA girls’ basketball championships, avenging an earlier loss to Bodwell international school en route to a third-place finish. The Knights, led by all-star junior point guard Zion Corrales-Nelson, earned the No. 3 Lower Mainland berth into the upcoming
New place, familiar face Stuart Lloyd
Owner & Hearing Instrument Practitioner
the three games played in the gold-medal final. Konrad and Angus Ireland registered 10 and 11 digs, respectively, in the final match. Second team PacWest all-star Drew Ruby added 15 kills, four blocks and one of nine Douglas service aces in the win over CBC. The Canadian college nationals will be held in Moose Jaw, Sask. from March 6 to 8.
B.C.s following a 70-50 victory over Bodwell at the Crehan Cup AA high school girls’ basketball championships at Windsor Secondary on Friday. The STM point guard took over the game in the third quarter, potting 15 of her game-high 25 points to help STM earn a spot in the AA provincial champinships in Langley.
The New Westminster Hyacks have one last shot at a berth in the B.C. AAA girls’ basketball championships. The senior girls earned the No. 5 Lower Mainland berth at the Crehan Cup high school basketball championships, following a 61-49 win over Richmond champions McMath on Saturday. Princess Frias led the Hyacks with 21 points, while Mainland all-tournament forward Amanda Zacharuk added 20 points, including four threepointers. Lauren Denusik chipped in with 13 points for the Hyacks. On Friday, New West lost 61-50 to eventual thirdplace-finishing and tournament host Handsworth. Sonia Heer scored a team-high 25 points in a game that New West led by seven points at halftime. “We got tired and turned (the ball) over too much. That’s been our problem all year,” said Hyacks coach Doug Woodward. New West also lost its semifinal matchup with district rival and eventual cup winner Burnaby South Rebels on Feb. 20. Heer again led the way, knocking down 20 points including six treys against South. Tournament MVP Jasmine Manhas led all scorers with 37 points. New Westminster played its wild card matchup against Salmon Arm at South Kamloops Secondary School on Tuesday (after Record deadlines).
NEW Patients Welcome! We are a second generation family owned & operated business built on integrity, trust and professionalism. Providing you with the best service, best staff, competitive pricing and high quality products for many years to come!
Voted Best of Burnaby Hearing Centre 14 years in a row!
Our Services • Comprehensive testing and • Latest digital technology consultations • 60 day trial periods • Batteries and accessories • Quality products priced • Custom music/noise protection sensibly to suit your budget • Swim molds and lifestyle
FREE UNDERGROUND PARKING!
Call today for a FREE hearing evaluation! 604-434-2070
#205–5066 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E7
lloydhearingsolutions.ca
A16 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
Royals to host PacWest hoop championships
Glenbrook qualify for B.C. bantam champs
guard finished the season third in assists, averaging 2.9 helpers per game. New Westminster ’s Jettie McLaughlin added six points and three boards against Langara. On the men’s side, Douglas was overwhelmed 102-59 by regular season champion Langara in its final league game. Grant Campbell had a team-high 12 points, including six-of-six from the foul line. The Royals Andrew Baron finished in the top 10 in the PacWest in scoring, rebounding and assists per game, including placing third in the province in total rebounds with 177 boards. The provincials get underway at 1 p.m. with Quest University playing Kwantlen Polytechnic in women’s hoops. Medal games will be played all day Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. with the women’s bronze final.
Glenbrook Middle School qualified as a wild card for the invitational provincial high school bantam girls’ basketball championships. Glenbrook placed third at the Vancouver and District championships following a 43-24 win over Richmond. Sarah Forgie led the way with 29 points. Devin Strom chipped in with 10 points, while dominating the rebounds. The win in the consolation final came after a tough 35-33 semifinal loss to Carson Graham that came down to free throws late in the game. Glenbrook opened the tournament with a 34-22 win over Windsor. The Grade 8 girls’ provincials will be held at Pitt Meadows from March 6 to 8. In bantam boys’ basketball, Burnaby South won the V&D title with a 67-43 victory over Argyle on Feb. 20.
◗ COLLEGE BASKETBALL
BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
The Douglas College Royals will be the host and a dark horse at this week’s PacWest provincial basketball championships. The men’s and women’s Royals,sixth-andfifth-place finishers during the regular season, will both open play in the quarter-finals at the New Westminster campus on Thursday. The Royal men lost all three starts against its quarter-final rival Quest in league play this season. The Douglas women took one game from quarter-final foe Capilano during the regular season. The women are also coming off an important win in their final league game, knocking Langara out of the post season by a 64-45 score. Shanice Fuoco-Guy led the Royals with 10 points, nine rebounds and four assists. The second-year
For more photos, scan with Layar Jason Lang/THE RECORD
Snow bound: Play was suspended for New Westminster’s under-16 Tier 1 team on the final day of B.C. Lacrosse provincial field lacrosse championships in Burnaby on Sunday. New West’s u-14 team earned a bronze medal with a 2-1 record following two days of preliminary action. New West’s u-12 and u-16 teams both finished with 1-2 records.
Zone 4 fourth at B.C. Winter Games Zone 4 Fraser River Delta, including the municipalities of New Westminster and Burnaby, placed fourth overall at the B.C. Winter Games in Mission last week. Zone 4 team garnered a total of 56 medals, including a third-highest 22 gold, to finish behind overall winner Zone 3 Fraser Valley with 104 total
Discover and enjoy interactive content with
medals. Zone 5 Vancouver Squamish was runner-up with 81 medals, including a Games-high 33 gold. Thompson Okanagan, representing Zone 2 was third with 68 medals. Individual results will be available online and in Friday’s Record. tberridge@royalcityrecord
See your community through our window
FRID
AY,
DEC
EMB
1 , 20 ER 7
2
$ " ( % # & ' # " ! ( ! % ( ) (599
%$#%'&
=7:
'
"$!
AB =E+ A #,DD
"%4
(C5*/
:@!
!@$
:'
(
"
%=7
%"7
@=B AA=@
22 2 %"7
+7#-*
18;/9
%!#3/ %51
A3E5/8
:5/= >E ),DA * &
$"#
-$& "#'
/ ."
-3;80
13;>
B )8,B
5=4
BD5A)A -,@=A B,>1A ,/ B*BA,C 65+;A D,B= E> ,++:>EEC *,+2 75// *A -E+A4 >EB ; :4 5+ 842 5@ B, $(# 4:6 (E 59 4=4! ,&#! 1&.51'). @D *:& +/;15*0!.#-*
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com ["F $ME >6]*" F ,((AB)D 6 IM)#= EFM][$ ]MB)FG B]B() B)"]F$ 6) &M TE]F$ ]( @($A 2)IF B]*" KF E[) &M$] ]$BF" B) ityrecord FMG C( IF ]$M)" @ XF"]+ ]CF G$MB"F$ M,"( KF (K ]B()" DF]" ([] F$# royalc ]( ]CF F)G ]B+ () B] M" DF$K$ G 1,M \F " E[) KMAF$ D B] ](DF]C $)M,F DF]" ] ]((A MK ?FM$* AF]" IM) MK,F G()M ]BIA% DB) 3()M$IC ]B()' ]CF 0(IBF]? M) F)]*" "& IC GF]MB, tmcmanus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◗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t 7$53&; F $F F,F E($ "'= CF ialis 9, 2010 ] IM+ ]$B F$" @F"IC((, GB" ]$["]FF ]CF ]$["]FF M]B()# Z$["]FK[] ]CF "FM !((A' @C F &$(IF" r Spec 2008, 200 ]FMIC M, inste tminster GVREB I()% MII,M+ CMB$' Z@( "]+B)"]F$ $ M)G BIF ]$["]F ()F ,(I F$ M)G Westm s New Wes istics from /( G YBIF%I FF) CF D 7=*)G$ XF ] E($ Newin Condo Saleand MLS stat F,FI]F ]F KF]@ K? EF,,(@ \F@ M]B()' K[ MK([] >&(@B)D# "<D#!< alty No. 1 on presale ]F Y( [I @9?D 9-*B. 0< West Re ]( M )M]FG (E FG M$F +($F IB"B()%+MA G ]CF Y( based 3*E496 ation 64 )(+B ]CF " Coron +4&94 + =<<4 $F"[,] ) D((G GF !((A "MB GF$" M] *" @M" B4 ,FM , K(M$G ]CM 80 ]$(,= "]FF !M"F? )G($"FG 64)4:347 '!% 4=:,( =- 3; "IC(( )G Z$[ ,MK([$%F ;/I ]( ]CF 1?9 ?B 9A *E 5/ 2;H8F YF FMA" .= ;/ ]( CM CF,+ "& AH C2 *" 13 ;> I;5; pert K(M$G 6; ;C nce Ex te ils. +9 3Insura petitive quo s for deta siness com !B See store *)G Your Bu Esther for a *% ,! D >= t !< )& tac con "<D# : !" Please @9?D $" <
-9.907
.6872 "4
60
B89 06FE 5 B2 ?A 8 6 0 < B 2GA 26 0BH-C3 5 C -A 2 5 /6 =AA+ ; IN Y GER C IND TE A M779.1292
G
Enjoy news in your community 6 Only any6me, anywhere. 604.
The pages of the New West Record are now enriched with Layar and contain digital content that you can view using your smartphone or tablet. For more information, please visit the website below.
(( 2/(.,0
.,(/*!
)! ??
!4
APPY
!
HOUR
$ *
&""
*
'"-)
#+%-$
2! 0-*(+./$6"+#) 53'"& 5%
,10
!,54 2,/-1
en (Betwe
eo)
I.G.A.
$7 " 74 <: !
ers Vid & Rog
7% =
52
13 ;> E5 5- 8
.7 F-
=- 3;
80
D!
layar.glaciermedia.ca/?domain=newwest www.royalcityrecord.com facebook.com/RoyalCityRecord twitter.com/@TheRecord
get.layar.com
NEW APP!
Available on the
App Store
ANDROID APP ON
Download the FREE Layar app
Find and scan pages with the Layar logo
Discover and enjoy interactive content
Try it out … Download the FREE Layar app for iOS and Android. Start by scanning this page to reveal the Layar instructional video.
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A17
A18 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
The Record • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • A19
SCAN TO BUY WITH LAYAR
P U
$99
TO
%
$45
55
TO
%
%
$8.25
P U
TO
$21.84
62
P U
$29
52
$60
and up
CPR Level C and AED Course
Public Skating Admission and Skate Rental, Tax Included
Authentic Hands-On Macaron-Making Class for One OR Two, Plus Belgian Truffles, French Meringue, Refreshments & Much More
Location: Vancouver
Location: Richmond
Location: Vancouver
Get access to exclusive offers and more by scanning with the free Layar App.
Download the free Layar App
Scan this page
Discover interactive content
A20 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • The Record
Langley Farm Market PRODUCE
CELERY
NAVEL ORANGE
ORGANIC CHARD ASSORTED
Product of California (86¢/kg)
Product of California ($1.75/kg)
Product of California
39
79
¢
¢
/lb.
2 for
/lb.
3
$ 00
GRAPEFRUIT STAR RUBY
ORGANIC GREEN KALE
BEEFSTEAK TOMATO
OKANAGAN GALA APPLE
Product of Florida
Product of California
Product of Florida ($2.18/kg)
Product of BC ($1.74/kg)
5 for
2
$ 00
2 for
3
99
M E AT
Beef Prime Rib Steak Grade AA $ 99 Beef Rib Eye Steak Grade AA $ 99 $19.78/kg ............................................ 8 /lb. $21.98/kg ............................................ 9 /lb.
/lb.
Whole Frying Chicken
$5.04/kg .............................................
/lb.
2
$ 29 /lb.
Inno Bakery
Coconut Milk
400ml .......................................................................................
Red Kidney, Black Beans and Chick Peas
1
$ 75
San Remo
540ml ..................................................................................................................
500g.................................................
¢
G R O C E RY
Asian Family
Garlic Herb Bread
79
¢
$ 00
/ea.
Rice Crackers, Assorted $ 100-140g ...........................................................................................................
249/ea.
Santa Cruz
99¢/ea.
Spritzers
4X311ml ...........................................................................................................
B A K E RY
2
$
29
/ea.
Freybe
Montreal Smoked Meat
Portuguese Buns
500g.................................................. Freybe
100g...........................................................
99¢
DELI
Hot Lean Cappicoli
1
$ 89
100g...........................................................
/ea.
1
$ 18
Apple Streusel Pie
550g..................................................
Swiss Cheese
for the following positions: • Deli Counter Helper • Stocker • Cashier
2
/ea.
$ 29
1
$ 48
For Freshness and Quality you can count on! NEW STORE MON.-SUN. 8:30AM-8:00PM HOLIDAY 9:00AM-6:00PM
BURNABY 7815 Kingsway
2012-2013 2013-2014
604-521-2883
/ea.
100g...........................................................
Specials Valid Wednesday, February 26th – Sunday, March 2nd
WE ARE HIRING!
3
$ 49
Your choice. Our honour. Our effort. Our award. Thank you to all our valued customers for your ongoing support
For freshness & quality you can count on!