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Fed up with traffic congestion, one New Westminster neighbourhood took its fight to city hall and won. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, residents of Victoria Hill gathered near Memorial Drive and McBride Boulevard to celebrate their recent success in reducing traffic in their neighbourhood. “We’ve really all been having champagne for the past hour and a half,” laughed Paul Densky, a Victoria Hill resident. “There’s no traffic. It’s phenomenal.” Densky was among a group of residents in Victoria Hill that had been fighting to have a sign installed at Memorial Drive to restrict commuters, who use the quiet neighbourhood as a shortcut onto the Pattullo Bridge, from making left turns onto McBride Boulevard. The sign was installed over the weekend, in time for rush hour on Monday, and not only was it stopping commuters sneaking through the neighbourhood, but police officers were assigned to

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the intersection to ensure the new regulation was being followed. “This is what this neighbourhood was supposed to be, like a park,” Densky said. But Victoria Hill wasn’t always

this peaceful. When tolls were introduced on the new Port Mann Bridge, residents were dealing with an increasing number of commuters using their community as a short-

cut on to the Pattullo Bridge. According to Densky, nearly every weekday around 3 p.m. a line of cars forms from East Royal Avenue down both Ross Drive and Francis Way to Memorial

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Drive, where drivers can make a left-hand turn onto McBride Boulevard. Densky moved to Victoria Hill about one year ago and was

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District considers closing Hume Park – again BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER

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For the last five years, Hume Park Elementary has had to fight to stay open, and now parents at the school are going to have to pull out their boxing gloves one more time. The board of education voted to move forward on a 45-day public consultation process to consider closing the small school, which has just 25 students. The district is

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contemplating shutting down the kindergarten-to-Grade-5 program for both educational and financial reasons (the closure would save $73,310), superintendent John Gaiptman said. “I was charged with looking for ways to bring efficiencies educationally and financially in the district and felt that given the size of the school, it was imperative that the board look at it (closure) again,” Gaiptman told The Record. Enrolment at the school has dwindled

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NEW BOOZE RULES WILL ALLOW SALES IN FOOD STORES

Pub operator isn’t crying in his beer BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER

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Local business operators and city staff are waiting to see what the recent recommendations to loosen up British Columbia’s antiquated liquor laws will mean for New Westminster. But Terminal Pub and liquor store general manager Alessandro Frau isn’t too rattled by the 73 proposed changes, including one that calls for grocery stores to sell booze, and doesn’t expect the pub’s liquor store will take a big hit once the changes are implemented. “There’s always that uphill climb for a little guy like us, but at the end of the day, there might be some things that we can offer that can’t be found there, and depending on what the rules are and regulations with the stores, we might have to just structure the store a little differently – to be able to still create a good opportunity for our clientele,” Frau said. The manager of the downtown pub acknowledged that some customers will be attracted to the convenience of buying their liquor with their groceries, but he still thinks there will be a place for specialty liquor stores. “Private liquor stores can still maybe offer some benefits, depending on the niche market you are looking to supply and what type of store your want to have,” he said. “Our store,

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Booze news: Terminal Pub general manager Alessandro Frau isn’t overly concerned that 73 proposed changes

to liquor laws that will allow grocery stores to sell booze will impact his business. There are other proposals, including permitting children to accompany their parents into pubs, allowing happy hours, removing beer garden barriers and less red tape for local liquor manufacturers. in particular, is relatively small. We already compete quite heavily with the government liquor store, which is right across the street.” Other recommendations include permitting children to accompany their parents into pubs, allowing happy hours, removing beer garden barriers and less red tape for local liquor manufacturers. The sale of liquor in grocery stores includes restrictions, such as main-

taining the current cap on the number of retail outlets in the province. As well, liquor sales must be separate from food. The new retail models would be “phased in,” according to the government. The City of New Westminster’s manager of licensing and integrated services, Keith Coueffin, said it’s too soon to comment on what the recommendations will mean for the city. “The bottom line for

us is we are waiting to see the final policies and regulations. We have been made aware of the intention to make changes, and so we will be waiting for the final details. Once we get those final details we will review our regulations accordingly,” he said. “We do anticipate that our zoning provision, with respect to the location of licensed retail stores, will have to be reviewed.” Coueffin expects the information on the chang-

es to come within a few months. “It’s a process that will unfold. It’s always dangerous for us to predict,” Coueffin said. “Once we get clarity, we will review our regulations at that point in time.” The liquor law recommendations stem from a government review and stakeholder input, according to a report by John Ya, parliamentary secretary to attorney general Suzanne Anton.

Coquitlam mayor threatens legal action BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

A war of the words has erupted with Coquitlam’s mayor asking New Westminster to “abide by the law” so it doesn’t have to take legal action about the Bailey Bridge. In an April 3 letter to New Westminster city council, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart

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said he was “astounded” to read media reports suggesting New West intends to proceed with the installation of a single-lane Bailey Bridge to replace the current damaged structure. He said Mayor Wayne Wright assured him that New Westminster would not act unilaterally and would have the bridge repaired so the area could continue to serve traffic until an

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arbitration decision is reached about the Bailey Bridge. “The province has acknowledge that our dispute must proceed to arbitration; that dispute has two possible outcomes – the arbitrator will decide that the replacement for the current bridge (installed in 1994) will be either a one-lane Bailey Bridge or a two-lane Bailey Bridge,” Stewart wrote. “In that

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context, it would be entirely inappropriate, and would thwart and frustrate the resolution process laid out in legislation, for New Westminster to unilaterally install a replacement one-lane bridge before that arbitration decision is rendered. This bridge is an intermunicipal bridge, and all decisions related to it are to be made jointly.” ◗Bridge Page 4

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open,” the superintendent said. Gaiptman said closing Hume Park Elementary would not affect the Homelearners’ program – a popular education program in the district that also operates out the school building. In response to the news, the board heard from two concerned Hume Park parents at a recent meeting, Gaiptman said. The 45-day process will include a special meeting on the possible closure of Hume Park, but a date has not yet been set. “I think we have great neighbourhood

schools in New West. I think that parents are very pleased with their neighbourhood schools, and I expect that they will fight for their neighbourhood school,” he said. “I’m sure I will hear from the parents of Hume Park. There is nothing more difficult that a board has to go through than the closure of a neighbourhood school.” Gaiptman, who recently joined the New Westminster school district from Victoria, is no stranger to shutting down schools with declining enrolment. He closed seven schools – five in his first two years running the island district.

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Wright said the city will respond to the letter and set the record straight about the city’s stance and its plan for a temporary replacement bridge. After that, he said the city will go through the arbitration process. Members of New Westminster city council expressed dismay with the letter and suggested Stewart is playing politics. Coun. Jaimie McEvoy said the tone of the letter is “completely unnecessary” and alleges that New Westminster is breaking a law based on Stewart’s interpretation of media reports. He said New Westminster entered into discussions with Coquitlam in good faith, but the intent was always to have a local bridge that serves a vital industrial area of the city. “We never agreed that we would try to find some quick, rushed process that would satisfy only the mayor of Coquitlam and nobody else,” he said. Coun. Jonathan Cote said it’s disappointing to read this type of letter from a neigh-

bouring municipality. “We have started a process, and New Westminster has engaged in the arbitration process that will be going to the province,” he said. Until the arbitration process determines whether the permanent bridge should be one or two lanes, Coun. Betty McIntosh said the city needs to find a temporary solution. (The province has a one-lane temporary bridge that the city can use until a permanent solution is determined.) “Staff have brought to us that there is a temporary solution. We have said to staff, ‘Go for it.’ Our community needs to have that,” she said. “Everything that Mayor Stewart says needs to happen is happening. It’s appropriate that a one-lane bridge be put in place so that we have safety issues looked after.” Staff will draft a letter in response to the letter from Stewart. For more on this story, see an extended version online at www.royalcityrecord.com.

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City toughens up smoking regulations No more smoking on patios or close to playgrounds

BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

Smokers will have to butt out on pub and restaurant patios under the city’s tougher new smoking control bylaw. In addition, smoking will be prohibited within 7.5 metres of entrances, windows and air intakes to public/workplace buildings, and within 15 metres of outdoors sport facilities, playgrounds, off-leash dog areas and picnic areas in city parks. On Monday, council gave three readings to amendments to the city’s smoking control amendment bylaw. “In order to respond to the concerns of our own citizens, I think we need to do this. … I think it’s a fair compromise,” said Coun. Jaimie McEvoy. On several occasions, city council has considered a request from Fraser Health for tougher smoking restrictions in public places. Until Monday, however, council couldn’t agree on how to handle the issue, with some councillors supporting complete bans in all public areas and others voicing concern about how the changes would affect people in parks or attending functions at facilities such as Queens Park Arena. A staff report stated that

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increase over the next several years. Blossoms may be bursting out on Unless you have access to taxpayercherry trees and daffodils blooming funded vacations to warmer climes – as on boulevards, but April is still the some members of the legislature evicruellest month when it comes to rate dently do – avoiding Hydro increases on a whole slew of bills isn’t an option for most costs borne by average citpeople, who will feel the izens. increase acutely next winter. And those are just the THE RECORD We’d also better hope the latest increases – piled on top hit to the thermostat won’t result in of others that already took effect. people getting sick. Medical premiums Among some examples, Hydro rates also went up again this year. went up nine per cent this week – the Of course, Hydro and MSP increases beginning of a planned 28 per cent

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also have direct effects on the bottom lines of other institutions – like schools, also funded by, guess who? Taxpayers! B.C. Ferries fares also went up again, co-ordinating with decreases to service expected to continue for several years. But ferries apparently aren’t part of the highway system, like they used to be. Upgrades to highways are now reserved for getting wealthy people to their second homes in Whistler.

Also going up? The cost of post-secondary tuition, ICBC rates and even the cost to mail a letter – which now costs $1. That’s an amazing number of increases for a government that prides itself on balancing the budget without adding “taxes.” True, these increases may not be “taxes.” But, unfortunately, the money is still coming from the same place – your wallet. And that’s no April Fool’s joke.

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ave we finally wrestled that voracious gobbler of tax dollars – the public health-care system – to a standoff, if not to the ground? By that I mean the days of the system automatically devouring increasingly large amounts of money every year to feed itself may be drawing to a close, at least in British Columbia. Of course, I don’t mean the healthcare system will stop being the biggest area of government spending by far (the health-care budget this year is pegged at $16.9 billion, out of a budget of $44.4 billion). But the rate of growth in spending is slowing down significantly. The annual hike is down to 2.6 per cent this year, compared to just several years ago when it was above five per cent. Now, there are those who think this is bad news. After all, shouldn’t we be plowing even more money into the system rather than less? If we don’t, won’t health-care standards suffer? The answers are: a) not necessarily and b) no. The ideological defenders of the public health-care sys-

tem (who think the answer to everything is to blindly spend gargantuan amounts of more money) think the only measuring stick worth anything is per capita spending. In other words, B.C. should spend more dollars per person than anywhere else, and things will take care of themselves. But those with experience in the system, who study it and come up with good ideas for change, point to another, and far better, measurement: health outcomes. And in that regard, B.C. ranks the highest in the country. While we sit second-to-last in percapita spending (only Quebec ranks lower) we beat most other provinces in all kinds of areas: best cancer survival rates, lowest heart attack rate, longest life expectancy, lowest smoking rate, lowest infant mortality rate, etc. When it comes to wait times for certain surgeries (an admittedly frustrating situation for many people on those wait lists), they’ve been mostly going down and not up. The median wait time for a hip joint replacement has declined to 13 weeks from 19 weeks over the last 10 years, while a knee joint replacement has gone from 25 weeks to 18 weeks over the same time period. None of this is to suggest the health-care system does not need constant upkeeping and reform (crowded emergency rooms, for example, seem to be

Dear Editor:

Thanks for your editorial (Housing seniors too important to rely on charity, Our View, The Record, April 2) denouncing service cuts to seniors in our community. Why is it happening? Largely because governments refuse to tax corporations and corporations’ refuse to reinvest profits. The Great Recession “officially” ended five years ago, but investment remains sluggish. Instead, companies enjoy huge profits while sitting on mountains of cash. Firms are not short of profits: 2013 pre-tax profits were 11.6 per cent higher than in 2007, $594.1 versus $532.1 billion. But in 2013 corporations paid 5.7 percent less tax as a proportion of profits than in 2007. Governments claim tax cuts stimulate investment. ◗Health Page 7 They don’t: 2013 real investment in machinery and equipment was 3.7 per cent below 2007.

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Recently, I read your Opinion, titled “Housing seniors too important to rely on charity.” (The Record, Our View, April 2). I felt compelled to

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So where do profits go? To shareholders and owners. Canadian firms actually paid more in dividends than the total of pre-tax corporate profits in 2013, just as in every year since 2009. Hoards of cash sit idle. Canadian companies’ “dead money” equalled under 10 per cent of GDP in the late 1990s; now it’s over 30 per cent. StatsCan says corporate hoards totalled $626 billion at the end of 2013. That could provide a lot of services to seniors! Isn’t time we end the tax holiday and redirect wealth back into our communities?

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editorial missed the mark ◗ continued from page 6

respond to some of your statements within. It is true that the United Way relies on charity. However, this large organization is run by a number of administrators, who sometimes make decisions that do not always make a lot of sense, particularly to those of us who have worked “on the ground.” It is also true that the government, at all levels, is off-loading more community social services work onto non-profits. However, the assumption that is being made here is that the government only employs so-called professionals, but that non-profit organizations rely too heavily on well-meaning people, who do not have any relevant training or education. This statement is not only inaccurate, but very often the reverse is sometimes true. For example, there are many clerical employees who have been working in provincial government ministries for years who only had Grade 12 educations and minimal administrative support experience, in order to qualify for their jobs. Even though these government workers are working directly with the public and making decisions that will impact the lives of others, they do not necessarily need to have any post-secondary education, in social work or any other field. While the same can be said for some non-profit organizations, over the last couple of years the standard has been raised considerably. I have not met an executive

director in a local non-profit organization, in the past 15 years, who does not have at least a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Also, as a person who has worked for many nonprofit organizations, in an administrative support capacity, I would now be considered just qualified enough for many of these positions. (I have a bachelor’s degree from UBC, plus many diplomas and certificates, which are too numerous to list here.) The fact of the matter is that not everyone who works in non-profit organizations is a social worker (which requires a bachelor of social work and registry with the Social Workers of B.C.); but many of us who have provided direct services to the public, have completed post-secondary educations in college and university and thus consider ourselves to be educated and career professionals. The government, at all levels, should be providing services to all vulnerable members of our society, not just to seniors. Taxpayers give the government a lot of hard-earned money every year, in order to provide these services to ourselves, our family members and our neighbours; yet our current politicians aren’t fulfilling their side of the bargain. Christy Clark wanted to be the Queen of B.C., and now she is. Despite what Christy says, if she spent our money more wisely, then she could afford to act a little less like Marie Antoinette and a little more like Mother Teresa. With great power also comes great responsibility. Adele Cameron, Burnaby

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Health: Spending not the whole answer ◗ continued from page 6

a chronic problem, and we could always use more nurses). But it is encouraging that blind yearly spending hikes are being replaced by newer, innovative ways of spending that are both efficient and lead to healthier outcomes for the users of the system. Not being able to count on big increases in funding every year has brought some much-needed discipline to the system, and employing some different models has also helped. One of the most significant changes that is paying off is the government’s relationship with doctors. In the past, physicians were viewed as costly, selfinterested cogs in the system. Now, however, they are viewed as equal partners who have real responsibilities when it comes to running the health-care

system. For example, several joint committees have been established with the Doctors of B.C. (formerly called the B.C. Medical Association) where doctors and the government shape policies that are aimed at improving patient health, rather than protecting the financial interest of either party. One committee is for general practitioner services (overseeing improvements to the primary care system), another is for specialist services (aimed at improving access for specialist care) and a third is for shared care (focused on better integration of all levels of care). As well, something called the Divisions of Family Practice has been created. It links family doctor practices and is designed to improve com-

mon health-care goals in a particular region (improved maternity coverage, for example). Committees such as these were unheard of a decade ago. They appear to be improving patient care by focusing on smart, evidence-based decisions rather than on simply demanding more money, either for doctors’ pay packets or a health authority’s budget. The Canada Health Accord between the provinces and the federal government died last week. It means Ottawa will be cutting in half its annual transfer of money to pay for health care. The fact the B.C. government hardly said a peep about the accord’s demise is evidence of how much the system has changed in the past few years. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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shocked at how much traffic increased when the Port Mann tolls were introduced. Fed up with commuters plugging up their small community, Densky and his neighbours began pushing for changes to reduce traffic in the neighbourhood. “New West is in between two cities so everyone has to cut through New West to get where they’re going and there seems to be no real re-route or anything to try and get it dealt with,” he said. Densky’s strata president, Andrea Ip, was one of the residents who approached the city about making improvements to the neighbourhood. From her home at Francis Way and Memorial Drive, she watched the traffic line up on a daily basis. Like Densky, she was fed up with the volume of cars that use her quiet neighbourhood as a shortcut onto the bridge.

When Ip moved to Victoria Hill five years ago, it was a quiet community with very little traffic. “It was a nice neighbourhood but now it’s a mess,” she said, before the new sign was mounted. “I don’t feel comfortable outside anymore.” A few months ago, the seven strata groups within Victoria Hill met to discuss what could be done to decrease traffic in the community. In the end, the strata groups voted in favour of installing a “no-left-turn” sign at Memorial Drive and McBride Boulevard in hopes of discouraging commuters from using the neighbourhood as a shortcut onto the Pattullo. The city responded to the residents’ proposed plan but told them the new “no-leftturn” sign wouldn’t be installed until the end of May, according to Ip. But on Thursday afternoon a fire alarm went off in one of the buildings in Victoria

Hill. It took firefighters, stationed only a few blocks away at McBride at Sixth Avenue, nearly 30 minutes to reach the building because of traffic, Densky told The Record. “It was a false alarm, thankfully, but … it’s just not acceptable,” he added. In light of this incident, Densky, Ip and several other Victoria Hill residents contacted city hall, asking the installation date for the “no-left-turn” sign be moved up. Jim Lowrie, director of engineering services, responded to Densky in an email, which he shared with The Record, and told him the new sign, which restricts commuters from making left-hand turns onto McBride between 3 and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday, would be up in time for rush hour on Monday, which they were. “It’s amazing, we’re all very happy,” Densky said. Follow Cayley on Twitter, @cayleydobie

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The New Westminster Secondary School parent advisory council is urging all high school parents to attend this Thursday’s meeting for an update on the district’s budget. Interim school district superintendent John Gaiptman is slated to provide information on the high school’s 2014/15 budget situation at the meeting, according to a press release from the parent council. “Mr. Gaiptman has accepted an invitation to come to our next meeting,” NWSS parent council chair Stephen Bruyneel said in the release. “I have told him that parents remain very concerned about next year’s school budget and what the impacts might be on programs and activities. The NWSS PAC strongly encourages parents to attend this meeting so they can hear his update and ask him questions about next year.”

Parents packed into the high school library earlier this year – before Gaiptman joined the district – to voice their frustration with the district’s ongoing budget woes. They demanded the district inform them about what programs would be cut as a result of money shortfalls and gave a mid-February deadline for the district to provide the information. The district didn’t meet that deadline. The parents also called for the district to look into the possibility of amalgamating the school district with Burnaby. The district is also hosting a public budget meeting for all parents and stakeholders in the district on Wednesday. April 9 at 7 p.m. at the high school library. The parent council meeting is being held on Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m. in the Pearson cafeteria at the high school. For more information about the parent council meeting, contact Bruyneel 604-8421971 or email bruyneel@telus.net.

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Lively City: Arts council helps Douglas students ◗P13 Healthwise: Doctors on the move to promote active living ◗P17

Newcomer dives right into city scene BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER

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izz Kelly, the newly hired executive director of the Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation, recently made the move from the mountains to New Westminster to be closer to family. And so far she loves her new home. Previously, Kelly lived in Pemberton where she worked in a variety of communicationsrelated roles, including being community relaNEW TO tions coordinator for VANOC for Whistler and a coordinator of the Pemberton Festival. She also has volunteered extensively with Rotary, including spending time helping others in Africa. She’s lived here since November, started her job in January and has no complaints about her new home.

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Niki Hope: What do you like about the city so far? Lizz Kelly: Oh my goodness, I love everything. I love that it has a real smalltown feel. It has a real heart and a real sense of community, which is special because it has all that, yet it has all of these amazing fun, great things to do. So I’ve been curling, I’m going to join archery, and I get to go for walks along the river, and I have wonderful places to eat, and socialize, it’s absolutely a dream come true.

New to New West: Lizz Kelly, the newly hired executive director of the Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation, recently made the move to New Westminster from Pemberton. She’s already a fan of her new home, singling out its small-town feel and the strong sense of community.

NH: How have you integrated yourself here? LK: Through this role, (it) has been great for instruction into the community – with the Rotary Club, with family members and just really taking part. I kind of peruse your paper each week. (I) attended the play at Galbraith House, the local ballet production of Nutcracker at Christmas, really, really trying to take in all of the art and culture and everything

NH: What do you bring to New West? LK: I hope I bring a sense of excitement, the strong sense of community that was with me in Pemberton. I really do want to connect very strongly. … I went to one of the Chamber (of Commerce) events last week, which was another really great way to meet people. I am passionate about this community, and I want to make New West my new

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community and that’s very important to me. NH: What has been the most pleasant surprise about living here? LK: Well, it’s a little thing, but the sunrises and the sunsets have been spectacular. Living in the mountains for most of my life, it’s been just wonderful when I leave my house in the morning and have these beautiful sunrises that go on forever and the same thing at night, it’s been an absolute treat. NH: Is there anything you don’t like? LK: Um, not really. I’m thrilled at the

SkyTrain. I love public transit – all of these things that as a small-town girl I’m not used to it. NH: What about the traffic? LK: I actually am able to walk to work and, yes, I do live really close by. There’s really no negatives that I can think of. Do you know of someone who is new to New Westminster? If you have an idea, send Niki Hope an email at nhope@ royalcityrecord.com – include a few details and contact information.

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Arts council helps students THE LIVELY CITY JULIE MACLELLAN

he Arts Council of New Westminster is reaching out to help performing arts students at Douglas College. The arts council recently donated $8,000 to the college, bringing its Arts Council Scholarship up to $36,000. Rick Carswell, arts council president said in a press release that membership of the council covers all areas of the arts, but recently the performing arts has been a greater focus. “We try to focus on our strengths, and we are strong in the visual arts and getting stronger in the literary arts, so with Douglas’s reputation in the performing arts, this scholarship donation makes perfect sense,” he said. The money for the donation came from the council’s key supporters, including Hilda Cliffe and Tony Antonias. Andrée St. Martin, executive director of the arts council, said the council chose to fund a scholarship to help recognize and encourage excellence. “The productions at Douglas are very professional, from acting to the stage sets, music and dance – and it is all right here in our community,” she said.

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Music lovers, here are a couple more dates to mark on your calendars. The Music at Queens concert series is continuing with two more fantastic offerings: the West Coast Symphony on Sunday, April 27 and Phoenix Chamber Choir on Saturday, May 3. Queens Avenue United Church is hosting the symphony, under conductor Yariv Aloni, in a concert that includes Mendelssohn’s St. Paul Overture, Brahms’ Double Concerto and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3. Anne Goldsmith and Pam Aloni are featured on violin and cello. Admission is by donation.

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Signing the cheque: The Arts Council of New Westminster recently donated $8,000 to a performing arts scholarship at Douglas College. From left, Douglas instructor Christine Dewar, arts council president Rick Carswell, Douglas College’s Hazel Postma and Andrée St. Martin, executive director of the arts council. Phoenix Chamber Choir, meanwhile, continues its 30th anniversary season under the guidance of director Graeme Langager. The concert repertoire ranges from the baroque to the contemporary, including many Canadian works. Phoenix, for those not familiar with the choir, is an acclaimed ensemble that has been a three-time finalist in the European Broadcasting Union’s Let the Peoples Sing competition, as well as winning the CBC Choral Competition in Canada a record 12 times. (Incidentally, I’m quite excited about this one because, as regular readers may know, I spent a couple of seasons singing with Phoenix. Although I’ve since departed, I can still guarantee the choir will put on an excellent show!) Tickets are $20 regular, $15 for students and seniors or $10 for children.

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Both concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Call 604-522-1606 for tickets or information. Queens Avenue United Church is at 529 Queens Ave.

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Pageant tomorrow AROUND TOWN

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iss New Westminster 2014 will be crowned at the historic Columbia Theatre this week. The Hyack Festival Association is holding the 43rd Hyack Ambassador pageant on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre. “We have got six amazing gals,” said Marg Ashdown, the director in charge of the event. “It’s an excellent program.” Miss New Westminster and Hyack Ambassador will attend a variety of events through the year. In the lead-up to the pageant, they participate in weekly two-hour sessions where they learn public speaking skills, etiquette, self-defence, dance choreography, resume writing, interview skills and more. The six candidates taking part in this year’s program are: Anna Almonte, Talia De Capite,

Ceylin Ozdemir, Claire Dresselhuis, Andie Lloyd and Jenni Slinn. “This year, we are honouring Miss New Westminster 2002, Eva Markvoort,” Ashdown said. “We have got 65 red roses for sale by donation in the theatre of the Columbia Theatre.” Funds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Through her blog and the 65 Red Roses documentary, Markvoort raised awareness around the world about cystic fibrosis and organ donation, before succumbing to the disease in 2010 at the age of 25. Darren Storsley, who was named Mr. Canada in 2004, will also be attending the event. Before the candidates take to the stage for the pageant, he will be giving them a motivational pre-pageant pep talk. “It’s going to be a great evening,” Ashdown said. “I think we are just about sold out.” Tickets are $20. Buy at www.eventbrite.ca or call 604-522-6894.

Bunny love

An item in the April 4 Around Town column included the wrong num-

ber for information about the pet photos with the Easter bunny event that’s taking place on Saturday, April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Queensborough Community Centre. The correct contact number is 604-525-7388.

Driving history

An upcoming presentation will drive home some details about the early automotive history in New Westminster. The New Westminster Historical Society’s upcoming presentation will focus on cars, service station and local auto history. The presentation is being held on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library at 716 Sixth Ave. “Gary Miller, wellversed in the history of the automobile from fascinating trivia to the name and model of any car you’d like to name, will describe the local history of cars and auto-related events. This is all mixed together with other local car stories by historian Archie Miller,” stated a press release. The program is free, and everyone is welcome. There is no need to pre-register.

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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 6-12, 2014

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uring the week of May 3 to 11, doctors throughout British Columbia will be promoting physical activity and literally walking the talk with their patients in a variety of community events. On Saturday, May 3, the Doctors of B.C. (formerly the B.C. Medical Association) will kick off the week with a free and fun two-kilometre walk at Kitsilano Beach Park in

and fractures. w Exercise improves sleep. Although vigorous exercise just before hopping into bed may be too stimulating, activity earlier in the day can improve the quality of your sleep. ◗ Physical activity improves emotional wellbeing. For a number of years, psychiatrists have been prescribing exercise to their patients suffering from the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Exercise has been shown to reduce stress hormones, such as cortisol, and increase endorphins which are natural painkillers and feel-good chemicals. Exercise also promotes a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence. Physical activity

nutrition. ◗ It improves the fitness of your heart, lungs and muscles. Regular physical activity conditions your body to function better making everyday activities easier. ◗ Regular physical activity prevents falls and improves cognition in older adults. When your limbs and brain are accustomed to movement, your balance, agility and ability to react improve. When blood flows better throughout your body, it also provides better circulation to the brain. A healthy body promotes a healthy brain. w Weight bearing activity (i.e. walking) helps maintain bone density, reducing your risk for osteoporosis

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munity walks in many of our neighbourhoods, canoe lessons, boot camp, swimming and the grand opening of the outdoor fitness circuit at Central Park. For more information, check the city’s website at burnaby.ca. Why the big push for everyone to be more active? Here are seven proven benefits of regular physical activity. ◗ It decreases your risk for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. Exercise also plays an important role in managing and improving chronic health conditions. ◗ Physical activity prevents weight gain and can help maintain a healthy weight. It complements healthy

Vancouver at 9:30 am. I’ll be there with many of my colleagues along with our patients. Even if your doctor isn’t there, you’re welcome to attend. All members of the public are invited, but come early to get your free pedometer. For more information about this event, check online at www.bcma. org/walk-with-your-doc. Throughout this month, doctors across the province will be writing prescriptions for exercise, encouraging patients of every age to be physically active. To celebrate the World Health Organization’s Move for Health Day on Saturday, May 10, the City of Burnaby has organized a large number of free events including com-

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◗ IN THE GAME SECTION COORDINATOR Tom Berridge, 604-444-3022 • tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Douglas Royals unbeaten in North region softball ◗P20 U-16 United to Coastal B Cup semifinal ◗P20

Former Oakey putting team before self

ketball, swimming and volleyball and the football program enhanced which would Former Burnaby Oakey status, bantam pitcher Emma include a greater share of Tuson is putting all her the increased $6.4-million annual athletics budget. softballs in one basket. Thirteen other sport The 18-year-old Maple Ridge resident recently programs, including crosscommitted to the University country, golf, rowing, socof British Columbia wom- cer, track and field, women’s softball program along en’s ice and field hockey with Delta’s Zoe Gillis and men’s rugby, would despite the sport being continue to receive at or dropped from varsity near their current levels of status following a recent support, while baseball, men’s field and review of athletice hockey, and ics at the Point women’s rugby Grey campus. were able to “Education is “Education is retain their really important (to me) over and really important varsity status, while given above every- over and above further time to thing,” said pursue other Tuson. “I’ve everything. … areas of partheard great I’m looking nerships and things about funding. Gord (Collings) forward to this softand I know the season and see ballUBC head coach team does well, so those were what happens.” Gord Collings said his prothe main facgram was tors. Right now, EMMA TUSON dropped priI’m looking Former Oakey infielder marily because forward to this it lacked a playseason and see what happens and take it ing field on campus and currently is not part of an as it comes.” That reality began last established conference. Friday (April 4), when the UBC softball plays in the deadline for the appeal Association of Independent process passed, following Associations in the NAIA. Collings blames the unithe late February assessment of varsity sports versity for both program suggestat UBC that reduced the shortcomings, men’s and women’s alpine ing proposals for a home and Nordic skiing teams, as field were never followed well as women’s softball, to through with, while an opportunity to enter the competitive club status. These five club teams NAIA’s Cascade conference will receive support for was missed years ago when honorariums for coaches the school was looking into and skill development and whether or not to make a access to training facilities jump to the NCAA. With the cost of running when the upcoming 2015 a softball program making varsity season has ended. “While keeping 24 (of up less than two per cent of 29) teams, our approach the university’s annual athwill concentrate resources letic budget, Collings said where teams are demon- the girls just need a chance strating success in achiev- to prove themselves. “I just don’t see why they ing our vision,” said Louise Cowin, UBC vice-president can’t commit to us,” said of students in a Feb. 28 Collings, who maintains the program has a five-year school media release. That vision appeared plan in place towards susto be those programs that tainability. “The girls need historically achieve athlet- an opportunity to demonic excellence, have a solid strate they can do it. I’m infrastructure and a private honoured they decided to funding model already in it even though there might only be one year – they’re place. Under the proposed taking a chance – But at review, UBC would give ◗Review Page 20 men’s and women’s basBY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

For more photos, scan with Layar Jason Lang/THE RECORD

Great start: Burnaby Lakers Sukhnidhan Sangha, a team B.C. player (in blue left,) assisted on four goals from his attacking midﬁeld position to help the under-18 squad to a resounding 9-0 victory over West Vancouver in opening day junior boys’ ﬁeld hockey league play at Cariboo Oval on Sunday. Amrit Sidhu led the Lakers with four goals and three helpers. Sidhu will represent Canada on the u-18 national team at the Youth Olympics to be held in Nanjing, China later this summer.

Former ’Bellies coach to lead Lakers out of the junior A wilderness BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Brad Parker calls it a homecoming, but home for the former 1977 Burnaby Cablevision player was never like this. Parker helped the famed Cables to the first of three consecutive Minto Cup national junior A lacrosse titles in the late 1970s. Now, as the new head coach of the Burnaby juniors, the retired police chief has perhaps his biggest sporting challenge ahead of him. The once storied five-time Minto Cup champion junior Lakers are coming off their worst season on record. Burnaby’s only win last year came via an 11-10 victory over visiting Nanaimo in early May. The Laker juniors ended the sea-

son on a 17-game losing slide, while continuing their recent practice of selling off assets at the league’s trade deadline. “It’s a complete culture change,” said Parker, who head coached in New Westminster’s successful intermediate and junior programs for five seasons. “I think the kids just need a good grounding and get back to basics. This particular situation was quite dire.” Getting players to recommit to the Burnaby club goes deeper than just simple recruitment, said Parker. Improving the communication lines with junior B and intermediate team partners will also make for a better on-floor product when players are called upon to play up, he added. Parker also plans to build a better working relationship with the senior

A Laker club. “I’m not going to dwell in the past, I’m going to move forward,” Parker said. “A lot of these good young players haven’t had the chance to develop.” Burnaby took a good first step in the new year, picking up runner Corey Wong from Port Coquitlam in January. The Lakers also added Ryan Vogrig, David Mathers, Randy Jones and Nick Kapusty in an earlier trade with Delta. At the midget entry draft, Burnaby picked up intermediate A scoring champion Tyler Vogrig from Richmond with the No. 1 overall pick. Vogrig led the A league with 69 goals and 119 points last season. Parker will be joined behind the ◗Coach Page 20

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◗ SOFTBALL

Review:

Royals unbeaten in North region play BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Douglas College remained unbeaten in Northwest association women’s softball with a sweep of a weekend doubleheader against Olympic College. The Royals won their third and fourth straight games in conference play and their sixth in a row this season, following wins of 10-2 and 9-7 at Lyons Park on Saturday. League batting leader Allison Wiens went threefor-four at the plate with four runs batted in, including a two-run double in a four-run third inning. Douglas scored four more runs in the fourth – three of them unearned as Olympic committed four errors in the six-inning matchup. Tori Belton kept her earned run average a league best, going the dis-

tance for the win while striking out six and giving up seven hits. Belton currently leads the league with a 0.43 ERA. In the later game, Sydney Brown had three hits and three RBI, while also scoring a pair. Morganne Blattman pitched all seven innings for Douglas. Wiens also batted in three runs for the Royals on a pair of doubles and a solo home run in a gamewinning three-run seventh inning. The freshman first base leads all batters with a sizzling .667 average at the plate. Sophomore short stop Hillary Stelau is fourth overall with a .586 average. This weekend, Douglas will compete at the Northwest sophomore showcase all-star and crossover games in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Phantom to Cup ﬁnal for third time The Fraser Valley Phantom advanced to the Esso Cup following back-to-back shutouts over Thompson Okanagan Rockets in B.C. AAA midget female hockey.

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UBC they’ll get a great education.” As a team player, Tuson adds, it’s just not in her makeup to back out now. “Playing in a team sport, you can’t really think I’m going to do what is best for me. When you commit to a team, I don’t think you can commit that way,” she said. The 13-13 Thunderbirds currently boast a five-game winning streak. UBC also has a doubleheader on tap today at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie Field, beginning at 5 p.m.

Coach: Jason Lang/THE RECORD

Hold on: Burnaby Lake’s Philip Seong, in dark blue to right of ball carrier, moves to help out a teammate who has a Chuckanuk, Washington player all wrapped up in a mini rugby match at Burnaby Lake-East on Sunday.

United to soccer cup semis

Westminster United are a game away from a Coastal and Provincial Cup berth. United got single goals from Shea Joshi and Dieved Penalver, and shutout goalkeeping from Matthew Buchanan to move into the under-16 boys’ B Cup semifinals following a 2-0 win over Westcoast Juventus. The Royal City soccer club will play Surrey Pegasus this Saturday at Queen’s Park East Turf at 7 p.m. A week earlier, Markus Zacharuk potted a hat trick to give United a 3-1 win over the Coastal Royals in the opening round of Cup play.

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bench by assistants Jason Dalla-Valle running the offense and son Gordie Parker handling the defensive door. The team has been in training for the past two months, and Parker says it has taken a commitment from both sides. “We’ll get you where you want to go (in lacrosse), but you have to buy in. This is a good news story. We’re moving forward,” he said.

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