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Public art plans stir up debate BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

If public art aims to spark conversation, an installation proposed for New Westminster is doing that before it even arrives. New Westminster’s public art advisory committee recently recommended that city council proceed with three installations as part of the Vancouver Biennale: WOW New Westminster, by Jose Resende, would be located at Westminster Pier Park in September; Blue Trees, by Konstantin Dimopolous, would go on Columbia Street in the spring of 2015; and Public Furniture/Urban Trees, by Hugo Franca, would be installed at a to-bedetermined location this June. “It’s all or none,” Barry Mowatt, president and founder of the Vancouver Biennale, told council Monday. “You bought in to be part of the Biennale. It’s our decision. … You don’t tell the Betty McIntosh Olympics what they can not impressed do in your city.” While city council supports the Blue Trees and Public Furniture/Urban Trees installations, several council members aren’t keen about the Resende piece, which was to be a legacy piece that could be a permanent fixture in the city. Mowatt urged the city to trust the Vancouver Biennale, as it knows best how to make an impact with public art. “We are about creating that wow factor,” he said. “That is the wow factor.” Mowatt recalled the day he helped set up A-Maze-Ing Laughter at Davie and Denman streets as part of the 2009 to 2011 Vancouver Biennale. While he unwrapped the 14 bronze statues in the installation, passersby unleashed a barrage of criticism. ◗Art Page 4

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Missing a chicken? Dan Perry with children Haydn, Reason and Keen – and the hen that they’re currently fostering in their coop. The bird was found wandering down Garﬁeld Street, and the family is searching for its owner.

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A freewheelin’ fowl found on the east side of the city has a hen house to nest in, thanks to a family of backyard chicken keepers in Sapperton. A brown hen was seen strutting on Garfield Street earlier this month. A woman who saw the feathered escapee thought it might belong to Dan Perry and Paula Cole, a local couple who keep chickens. “People know us in the nighbourhood, that we have chickens,” Cole says. The neighbour knocked on the door of their house at Eighth Avenue and Braid Street to say she’d seen the roam-

ing chicken. Cole checked her coop, but her two hens were locked safely inside. She was unable to find the woman who told her about the loose hen because by the time Cole made it outside, the woman was gone. But Cole and a friend, who lives on Garfield Street, found the bird clucking about in someone’s front yard. They cornered the feathered runaway and brought it to Cole’s coop and started trying to find the owner. Cole didn’t want to leave the chicken on the streets, where it would be vulnerable prey for coyotes or raccoons. “It was really tame,” Cole says. “I picked her right up. I thought it might have been a rooster at first. Then my hus-

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Time for a development ‘pause’? City staff wants to put new high-density development on hold – but council’s not sure it’s a good idea

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Downtown New Westminster is growing at such a rapid rate that it would exceed population projections for 2021 with the currently proposed projects. Staff recently suggested the city “pause” applications for high-density developments in the downtown so they can complete some policy work on issues such as density bonusing, integration of the downtown parking study into the city’s zoning bylaws and a construction management plan for the downtown. “Our feeling is that we need to finish this work before we consider more development applications,” said Bev Grieve, the city’s director of development services. A staff report states that the 4,020 new units expected to be added in the downtown through current development applications already exceeds the 3,457 new residential units projected for the downtown in 2021. “That means that if all current development applications/ inquiries were to be approved by council, they would be providing sufficient housing units for the projected growth in the downtown to just beyond 2021,” stated the report. The community has raised concerns about the number of projects being considered in the downtown, Grieve said. Staff noted that the city has started to experience a “dramatic increase” in development activity in the last year. Residents

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Time-out time? Development projects currently in the plans for downtown New Westminster will exceed population projections for 2021, prompting staff to suggest it’s time to review policies addressing growth and livability in the downtown. Not all council members, howhave voiced concerns about traffic, parking, density, size of hous- ever, liked the idea of putting ing units, the mix of the sizes of major development applications units being proposed, livability, on hold for up to a year. Coun. Bill Harper the pace of development said a developer could and potential impacts to come into city hall next community services and week and want to build amenities. a wonderful 20-storey Grieve told council residential building, the “pause” in considbut the city would say ering new developit couldn’t be built for ment applications in the another year. downtown would allow “I think that’s a huge staff to finish important issue – I think there are policy work that would potential revenues to inform future policy Wayne Wright the city that are going to decisions about develop- mayor be foregone,” he said. ment applications in the Harper said the staff report downtown. “We expect that this work will about a strategic approach for take no longer than a year,” she downtown development activity in 2014 is too vague to make a said.

decision at this time. Mayor Wayne Wright also expressed concern that the action could halt development in some areas of the downtown needing to be fixed. Council tabled the report so staff could report back with more information. The downtown community plan, approved in 2010, indicated the city’s population could increase by 26,000 residents (42 per cent) between 2008 and 2031. The staff report states that 36 per cent of that projected growth is expected in the downtown, which would result in that area having almost one quarter of the city’s population. Follow Theresa McManus on Twitter, @TheresaMcManus

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between Sixth and Eighth streets. “I think it’s great the youth have taken a position where they think a crosswalk at that section would be appropriate,” said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. Puchmayr commended the youth for bringing the issue forward for council’s consideration and said he hopes the city gives it a serious look.

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Art: Piece would be a ‘signiﬁcant cultural asset’ to city ◗ continued from page 1

“Today, they are so popular,” he said. Resende’s installation consists of four shipping containers positioned in two V shapes on the northeastern end of the timber wharf section of Westminster Pier Park. “I like it,” said Coun. Bill Harper, who noted that Resende is considered the Picasso of South America. As someone whose background includes working in industrial settings, Harper believes Resende’s piece represents part of New Westminster’s industrial history. “The value, if you like, of the industry and the representation in our art, is a joy,” he said. Last week, Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said the installation featuring “rusty containers” was like a “twist of the knife” because the city is overwhelmed by tractor-trailer traffic. “It’s almost like a train wreck,” Coun. Betty McIntosh said Monday. “That is fearful. It is not anything anyone wants to be near.” Coun. Lorrie Williams said she’d welcome A-Maze-Ing Laughter to the city but wonders if containers will be well received by the community. Coun. Jonathan Cote said the more discussion he hears about a piece of art, the more intrigued he becomes. He said good public part is meant to initiate conversation. “Sometimes I think communities need to take a chance, allow groups like yourselves, to push the borders,” he said. Mayor Wayne Wright voiced concerns about using shipping containers as art, saying they don’t bring anything positive to the city. He said he has some

“angst” around the Resende piece being at Westminster Pier Park. Representatives from the Vancouver Biennale attended a special council meeting on Monday to address some of the concerns raised at last week’s meeting. Because some councillors were absent from Monday’s meeting, council decided to hold off on making a decision until next week. Miriam Blume, director of marketing and communications, said the Vancouver Biennale would help create a cultural hub that encourages exploration from people inside and outside the city. The goal is to create a destination and experience that would see people coming to the city for the day to explore the art and the other amenities in the city. “We are not a drive-by, ad-hoc piece of art,” she said. Blume said the Vancouver Biennale’s curatorial board identified legacy pieces that would remain in place after the event, including the Resende piece. “We really see New Westminster as being one of the very important anchor points to the entire exhibition,” she said. “We see that Jose Resende delivers on that.” Public art isn’t without controversy, said Blume, noting the City of Vancouver received more than 100 letters when AMaze-Ing Laughter was first proposed. “It has become Vancouver’s Eiffel Tower,” she said of the artwork. Like A-Maze-Ing Laughter, Blume said the Resende piece delivers on the “wow factor” and will provide a “new contemporary reference point” to New Westminster’s history. Proposed for installation in September, the Resende piece would cost $65,000 to install, $17,500

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to take down and $70,560 to relocate to another location if the city chose to move it elsewhere. Blume said the piece delivers something that is truly awe-inspiring and makes people stop in their tracks and start to wonder. “That is really special. That is hard to do,” she said. “Resende delivers on that in spades.” Because the Vancouver Biennale is a shared cost model with participating cities, Blume said the city’s $90,000 contribution doesn’t begin to cover costs of the installations in New Westminster. She noted it would cost $400,000 to commission the Resende work on its own so the

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city is receiving “significant” value for its contribution. “It really is a significant cultural asset for your community,” she said. In 2013, city council approved in principle a recommendation from the public art advisory committee for a series of projects in 2014, including the Vancouver Biennale. The city’s 2014 budget includes $90,000 for Vancouver Biennale projects. In addition to “open-air museums” featuring public art, Vancouver Biennale includes a Big Ideas education program, an international artists residency program, a tour de Biennale charity bike ride, the Conversations lecture series, and Biennale CineFest, a documentary arts cinema initiative, as well as many marketing, press and social media opportunities. While some council members aren’t keen on the Resende piece, Blume encouraged council to let the Vancouver Biennale do what it does best. She noted it has a 10-year track record and a reputation at stake. “We have a lot on the line here,” she said. “That is why we have gone to the best curators around the world to ensure we don’t blow it.” Blume encouraged the city to let the Vancouver Biennale take the city to a place it hasn’t imagined and is unable to implement on its own. New Westminster is one of several municipalities working with Vancouver Biennale on the event, which will feature artists from the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Canada, Northern Europe and South America. Mowatt said Resende is part of a new breed of Brazilian artists who are beginning to make their presence felt around the world.

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DYNAMIC FITNESS NOW OPEN!!! A fter four wonderful years at Royal City Centre Pavilion and serving the citizens of New Westminster since 1994 Dynamic Health and Fitness has now moved locations to the Shops at New West Skytrain station (3rd level beside Starbucks) and is now open for business! The new 12,000 sq ft co-ed and ladies only Health and Fitness Club has been chosen by the Royal City Record readers as the “Best in New West” for 14 years in a row. This award-winning fitness centre is run by Jeff and Alison Humphries a local couple that has created a thriving and successful business - one that is an inviting, unintimidating and appealing to all ages and fitness levels. Alison believes part of its success comes from them being very approachable, hands on owners. “We really try to excel in customer service year after year,” says Alison. With over 75 pieces of cardio equipment like treadmills, climbmills, ascent trainers, ellipticals, water rowers and a wide variety of strength equipment for all ages and fitness levels there is lots to choose from. “We added over $200,000 of brand new state of the art equipment in addition to the many equipment options we already had!” Jeff says. Dynamic Health and Fitness is a business suc-

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Jeff and Alison come with a wealth of experience as well both having been in the health and ﬁtness industry as owners for over 13 years. They were super happy to stay in New West and when the opportunity came up to move their business down to the Shops of New West Skytrain station “we just thought we wanted to be part of the explosive growth that is going on in the downtown area, there’s just so much going on down here and it gives us a chance to take our business to a new level.” We live quite close to our business and we really had no idea of the growth and what was going on in and around the skytrain station until we started building our business. The landlord First Capital is very pro-active in building the surrounding area and has welcomed us with open arms. “It’s kind of cool - a one stop shop when you can come to our place for a workout, grab a shake, get your groceries, do your banking and a get a haircut all under one roof so to speak without having to drive from place to place and worry about parking.” There is also tons of eating choices throughout as well. The club offers over 25

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Was New West road trip a futile endeavour? refused to listen to them, Port Coquitlam When New Westminster politicians mayor Greg Moore said: “I would never decided they would take their case for a go to another community to advocate on four-lane tolled Pattullo Bridge to their our position. I understand why they’re neighbours, we’re not sure what they doing it, but it’s not normal.” were expecting – but it probably wasn’t Coquitlam seemed to like what they received. a six-lane bridge – and might During the last couple even like it closer to their of months, city councillors THE RECORD municipality. Port Moody went on a “charm offensive,” received New West’s recomvisiting Port Moody, Port mendation, but their mayor, Mike Clay, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Coquitlam and called the request “odd.” However, Surrey city councils, ostensibly looking three of their city councillors agreed for support for their recommendation with New West’s view on the bridge. for the Pattullo Bridge. While no one

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Burnaby had mixed feelings but actually leaned towards getting rid of the bridge entirely. And one can guess what Surrey thought of the plan. Councillor Jonathan Cote must have picked the short straw, because he was the guy who had the job of visiting Surrey council. When asked why New West created the position paper outside of discussions with TransLink and Surrey and why the Royal City embarked on a tour to share it with other municipalities, Cote said: “It wasn’t about pulling a fast one on

the City of Surrey. It was more about trying to develop an understanding of the issue as best we could.” If the city was hoping for more understanding, it may have achieved part of that goal – but it certainly didn’t gain support. In fact, it seemed to rub a couple of our neighbours the wrong way. However, it may have given city councillors some empathy for those who appear before New West council, hat in hand, hoping for their own understanding on heartfelt issues.

Is democracy dying in Canada? IN THE HOUSE

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as our political system broken down to the point where it threatens democracy itself? That grim scenario is raised in a new book that suggests the political system, at the federal level at least, has deteriorated into a cynical, out-of-touch process where a tiny group of individuals exert control at every turn and leave everyone else feeling disillusioned and almost irrelevant. Titled Tragedy in the Commons: Former Members of Parliament Speak Out About Canada’s Failing Democracy, the book paints a sobering picture of a federal political arena that has increasingly, largely because of the actions of those in it, strained its credibility with the very people it is supposed to serve. While some of the authors’ conclusions (and solutions for fixing the problem) can certainly be challenged, the book does raise some relevant issues for our country’s other political systems, notably at the provincial level. The book’s authors, Alison Loat and Michael MacMillan, conducted more than 80 inter-

views with former members of Parliament to gauge what they had learned from their years spent serving in the House of Commons. It is somewhat dispiriting to discover that many of them left federal politics feeling disillusioned and even embarrassed by their experiences. Many of them cite various reasons for these feelings: the power wielded over them by political leaders, “back office forces” and the political parties themselves, a lack of resources to do their job and the insistence they follow the party “line,” no matter what. Now, I’ve often found that some rookie politicians who excitedly enter government (or Opposition) can quickly feel an overwhelming sense of disappointment when they discover their political careers don’t turn out to be quite as they had imagined going in. A big part of the problem is the harsh traditions and realities of our parliamentary system itself. There is little equality in it, for example, as the government side holds so much more power than the Opposition parties. As well, there are huge power gaps between backbenchers and cabinet ministers. There is also a childish and phony nature to the system. Our MPs (and MLAs) are subject to silly forms of discipline (go sit in the back!) for daring to question the party line, and question period is often simply political

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t rush tower decision Dear Editor:

Re ’Lock-off’ suites could be 265 square feet (The Record, April 23). Regarding the proposed tower at 900 Carnarvon St., the project architect told council the developer wants to be in line with city policies, then goes on to imply they need the city to bend to the demands of the banker. So which is it? We know the bank won’t bend. Will the city? From all the reports I’ve read, it doesn’t look like it. The architect also goes on to say young people are willing to live in smaller and smaller spaces. I would argue young people have no choice in this city, that they are subject to market forces (developer’s profits, land costs), and that a starving person will eat what you give him. The original plan was for a condo tower, which many residents are opposed to as well. With several other condo towers going up in the vicinity and with disappointing sales, the idea here seems to be “Put up whatever we can to turn a profit now.” So they brainstormed and came up with a massive rental tower they can flip to an investor, say a pension fund, and walk away, leaving residents and the city with the uncertain outcome. So the spin starts. In recent months

we’ve been told there is a shortage of affordable rentals. Yet I’ve read of new, smaller affordable rental buildings opening and more on the horizon, even right at the Quay. Where did this sudden need come from to plunk down nearly 500 small units on this lot? Despite coverage it’s hard to get a bead on what’s actually happening. The narration from varying news sources gives a different impression on the developer’s motives and what council is thinking. Another report elsewhere indicated the developer has come nowhere near council’s requirements and that the window for financing may be closed. For those reasons, residents of New Westminster should have a chance to voice their opinion at a public hearing if a decision is made to move forward on any project there. New West council wants an iconic structure at that corner. But iconic how? Iconic because it’s a beautiful, useful landmark, or iconic because it’s a rushed decision forced by an impatient developer and a banker wringing his hands? The world won’t end if council takes the time and doesn’t rush while trying to decide the best use for this space. And it doesn’t have to be a tower. M. Styranka, New Westminster

Democracy: What’s really happening? ◗ continued from page 6

theatre where politicians are more actors (some worse than others) playing to the cameras than anything else. Finally, real naked political power resides in the leader’s office. Always has, and (unless the system undergoes profound change) it always will (at least, in a majority government). How much power often depends on the leader in the office. There is widespread evidence of the strict controlling nature of Prime Minister Stephen Harper when it comes to not only wielding power in government, but over the political system itself (witness the ongoing controversy over big changes to federal voting laws). But while Harper may have taken the leader’s office penchant for control to new heights (or lows, depending on your point of view), he’s hardly the first prime minister to consolidate power in his

office. Pierre Trudeau, Brian Mulroney and Jean Chretien were hardly known for their magnanimous views towards the Opposition or even their own caucus (Trudeau once famously labelled MPs as “nobodies”). However, the book’s authors make the compelling case that what we are witnessing is the steady slide of public confidence in political institutions and the people who run them precisely because things like consolidating power in the hands of so few rarely ends well. In B.C., our premiers have exerted control over government to varying degrees. The legendary W.A.C. Bennett, for example, ran his caucus with an iron fist and micromanaged to the point of personally approving all long-distance phone calls (even in the civil service). More recently, Gordon Campbell had his hands in all parts of government

and consolidated power in his office to a great degree. His successor, Christy Clark, has been much more willing to delegate authority to her ministers and shows little evidence these days of being interested in all the small details (or even actually visiting the so-called Corner Office in the capital). While many of the assertions of the ex-MPs interviewed for his book may be dismissed as sour grapes, there’s no question that collectively they all point to an alarming erosion in the health of the country’s most important democratic institution. The steady decline in voter turnout is further evidence of that. While at times ambitiously idealistic and even naive in its analysis, Loat and MacMillan’s book shows much change is needed, and not just in Ottawa. It’s clear they’re onto something. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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bees and has fruit trees in his yard. The father of four started with six hens, but a pesky raccoon managed to gobble up four before Perry devised a way to keep it out. They were down to two before the arrival of the runaway. Arbo is another chicken keeper in the neighbourhood – she also has two hens, named Noodle and Giblet, which are of the Silver Laced Wyandotte breed – handsome, plump black-and-white chickens that produce tan eggs. Eggs – that is the reason Arbo and Perry keep chickens, though both admit the cost of keeping the coop, feeding and caring for the birds doesn’t make their raised eggs much cheaper than buying an organic dozen every now and then. But there’s nothing like the feeling of grabbing a fresh laid egg from the coop to cook up. It’s especially nice for their kids to see that animals – real, breathing beings – produce the food they eat. Arbo and her husband, Ross, knew they wanted to have a coop when they moved into their house.

“Chickens are something that I think are a really easy way to have the opportunity to have incredible, high-quality eggs, number 1, and they ensure that the eggs you consume are from chickens who are well kept,” says Arbo, who jokingly calls her coop Poulet Chalet. Arbo laughs when she says where she got the two birds, “Craigslist. Where else do you get chickens?” They bought them through Charity Chicks, a now-defunct charity for women who were leaving transition housing. “I spent $30 a chicken. That’s probably a higher price than what most people pay, but because it was a charitable organization I was happy to give them the extra bucks. I’m your typical hipster urban chicken keeper in that I’m like only $30, that’s fine,” she laughs. “The people that sell chickens on Craigslist, that are actual farmers, probably just roll their eyes at people like me.” But no one can say the Sapperton chicken families haven’t stayed committed to their plucky friends. Now hopefully, the rebel runaway doesn’t fly the coop, again.

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Assault suspect has been found

A 52-year-old man accused of sexual assault has been found, New Westminster police announced on Friday. Fred William Bilawey was reported missing last week after he hadn’t been heard from since April 16, as The Record previously reported. Police issued a statement asking for the public’s help in locating Bilawey as they believed he might have been suicidal. Initial reports suggested he was in Toronto, but Sgt. Diana McDaniel, spokesperson for the New Westminster police, wouldn’t say whether or not that was where he was found as the investigation is still ongoing. New West police announced last week that the 52-yearold was under investigation for an alleged sexual assault stemming from a Craigslist ad looking for waitresses and bartenders. Police released Bilawey’s photo to the public because investigators believed there may have been more victims who hadn’t come forward yet. Where Bilawey was found and the circumstances of his disappearance are not being released at this time, according McDaniel. Bilawey is expected in court on May 5. – Cayley Dobie

Break-and-enter suspect in custody

A New Westminster man is in custody following a search of his home in Massey Heights last week. Thirty-seven-year-old Nathan Matthew Gravenor was arrested on April 23 at his home on 10th Avenue in New Westminster. With the assistance of officers from the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team, New Westminster police executed a search warrant at the home and arrested Gravenor. He is facing two counts of break and enter and one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000. His arrest and the subsequent search of his home sparked a “soft” lockdown of nearby F.W. Howay elementary until about 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Gravenor’s first court appearance was scheduled for Tuesday, after press deadlines.

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ove theatre? Then let me remind you about a play this week that’s bound to be the best value in town. You can see Neil Simon’s Rumors by donation (minimum donation of $5 is suggested), this week in the drama room at New Westminster Secondary School. The production is being spearheaded by two students, Howard Dai and Tiger Xu, with direction by Renee Bucciarelli, artistic director of City Stage New West. The cast includes Liam Erdos, William Sandwith, David Sophonow, Udit Sapre, Sofia Bunting Newman, Diana Smith, Courtney Jacobsen, Paula Forner and Jeremy StehrSo, along with Howard (who’s doing double-duty after one of the actors had to drop out earlier in the process). It’s on May 1 to 3 – with evening shows at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus a Saturday afternoon matinee at 2 p.m.. Tickets are available in the Massey wing office during school hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) You can also buy through cast members or reserve through email at nwssproductionsinfo@ gmail.com. You can check out the event page on Facebook (go directly there via tinyurl.com/ RumorsEventNWSS) or follow @TwoGentlemenNW on Twitter for all the latest. And if you want to know more about the production, check out the story that ran in the April 23 edition of The Record. (It’s online at www.royal cityrecord.com if you missed the print version.)

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I heard a rumor: From left, Howard Dai, Diana Smith, William Sandwith and Liam Erdos in Neil Simon’s Rumors, being staged by New Westminster Secondary School students. It’s on in the NWSS drama room May 1 to 3.

Art Squared exhibit It’s hip to be square. Or is that squared? The New West Artists group is bringing its third annual Art Squared exhibition to River Market next weekend. The exhibition runs on the second floor of the market from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4. It features one-foot-square artworks and will be held in conjunction with the Music Framed show – billed as “music made visual.” An opening reception is set for Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m., and the exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekend.

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Phoenix sings

One final reminder to choral fans: Don’t miss out on your chance to see the fabulous Phoenix Chamber Choir, right here in our own backyard. The choir is bringing its Fleur concert to the stage on Saturday, May 3 as part of the Music at Queens concert series. The choir is marking its 30th anniversary this season, under the direction of Graeme Langager. 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. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Tickets are available at the door for $20 regular, $15 for students and seniors and $10 for children. Call 604-522-1606 for details.

Drag shows return

Drag is back at the Heritage Grill. The drag show, starring Mz. Adrien and Friends, returns to the downtown establishment on

Friday, May 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is at 9 p.m. A notice about the show promises “some of the most glamorous female impersonators in B.C.” Don’t miss all the fun – the Heritage Grill is at 447 Columbia St. Check out www.theheritage grill.com for more.

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A New Westminster author is launching her latest novel on Mother’s Day weekend. Eileen Kernaghan is holding a launch event on Saturday, May 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Arts Council of New Westminster gallery.

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They’re described as “the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today,” and they’re coming to the Massey Theatre stage this weekend. Led Zepagain is on stage Sunday, May 4. Christian Nesmith – son of Monkees guitarist Michael Nesmith – rocks the lead guitar in the Jimmy Page role. He’s joined by lead singer David “Swan” Montgomery in the Robert Plant role and multi-instrumentalist Jim Wootten in the shoes of John Paul Jones – playing bass, keyboards, mandolin, acoustic six- and 12-string guitars and backing vocals. Rounding out the band is Jim Jersey in the role

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◗ IN THE GAME

Baseball Royals on eight-game winning streak ◗P20 Softball women stay in first place with sweep of Skagit ◗P20

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Westminster United must wait for B.C.s BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

A Coastal Cup eluded Westminster United for a second straight youth soccer season. The under-16 Royal City gold-level soccer team won a silver medal following a 2-0 loss to Ladner Celtic in the B final of the B.C. Soccer Coastal Cup championships in Richmond last weekend. West U had sailed through the cup playdowns, advancing to the next levels with two-goal wins in its three earlier matches, including a 3-1 victory over Surrey Pegasus in the semifinals two weeks ago that secured a spot in the upcoming Provincial Cup tournament this summer. But under strong winds and playing without a couple of injured players, the New Westminster club were put mostly on the defensive against the attacking Celtic side. But there is an upside to the loss. Last season, Westminster Utd. was put in a similar situation after losing the B final to Killarney at the 2013 Coastal Cup but came back to win the Les Sinnott trophy at the B.C. championships later in the year. “You can’t win them all, and this is the one to lose,” said United coach Ed Zacharuk. “We lost to Killarney and then went on to win at the provincials.

As long as we have a similar fate, I don’t care.” Westminster was under pressure from the opening kickoff, but solid goalkeeping by Matt Buchanan kept the Ladner club off the scoresheet until midway through the second half. Buchanan made a tough save in the opening half, steering a hard shot past the near post. New West’s Dusan Dirda had a glorious opportunity go wanting just before halftime, one-timing a long pass upfield from Markus Zacharuk off the Ladner crossbar just before the interval. Buchanan also palmed another ball wide of the goal in the latter period before Ladner’s Josh Murphy finally connected on his first of two goals for the Celtic. Murphy’s second marker was unfortunate for Buchanan, who made a great save off a hard shot from in close but had little chance on the ensuing rebound. “We still know the provincial championships are the main goal this season,” said Buchanan. “(Ladner) got to every ball first. I think we could have come out of the gate with more energy. “But from last year, we learned this game doesn’t really matter because we eventually won (the B.C.s). We were also missing a couple of midfielders.”

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All wrapped up: Burnaby Lake’s smothering defence, in blue, kept Capilano out of the end zone for the most part in a 30-17 semiﬁnal win at home on Saturday.

BLRC to meet King James Bay in rugby ﬁnal BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Burnaby Lake Rugby Club would like nothing better than to etch its name on the 92-year-old Rounsefell Cup. The men’s premier division regular-season league champions earned a spot in its second consecutive B.C. Rugby provincial final following a 30-17 victory over Capilano at Burnaby Lake-East on Saturday. The double blue jumped out to a 15-0 lead by midway through the opening half on tries by Cole McQueen and the first of two fivepointers by Burnaby Central grad Admir Cejvanovic. League scoring champion Geoff

Ryan also converted one of the scores and slotted a pair of threepoint penalty goals as Burnaby Lake led the North Shore club 18-12 at the interval. Burnaby’s staunch defence, which gave up a league-low 168 points in 14 regular season matches, held strong in the second half, allowing the home team time and space to muster two more scores from substitute Matt Alexander and Cejvanovic. Cap pushed in a late try off a 40metre kickoff return by Gareth Dyer, but it was Burnaby Lake’s day. The win was Burnaby Lake’s 10th in a row since a 9-3 loss to the same Caps back in November of last year. The two teams also played two

weeks earlier with the visiting Blues edging the Caps 25-19 at Klahanie. With Saturday’s win, Burnaby Lake will prepare to meet 23-time provincial champion James Bay Athletic Club in the 93rd Rounsefell final on May 10. James Bay edged Castaway Wanderers 16-13 in an all-island semifinal on Saturday. Burnaby Lake has a lot at stake this season. After amassing a league-best 131-0 record, which included a pair of wins over the storied Victoria-based club, Burnaby would like to finally sip from the only major trophy that has so far eluded not only the club, ◗Rugby Page 20

Junior Salmonbellies the team to beat this season BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

The New Westminster Salmonbellies have set their goal to be the next B.C. Junior Lacrosse League juggernaut. Last season, the junior A Salmonbellies proved their boast, beating the six-time league champion in the playoff final before representing the west in the Minto Cup at Queen’s Park Arena. “I suspect we are No. 1. We went into the Minto Cup finals last year, but the goal was to win it, not come second. But Coquitlam and Delta will be there,” said New Westminster

general manager Jamie Stewart. Since taking over the GM position during the offseason, Stewart and assistant general manager Ray Porcellato have been busy acquiring some key players who they hope will be the start in making New West the team to beat for the forseeable future. New West began by adding leadership and skill to its back end with the off-season signings of Mitch MacAulay and provincial all-star Jesse Gillespie. The ’Bellies also acquired Johnny Pearson, third in team scoring as an underage junior in Langley, in a trade with the Thunder.

Former New West junior Quinn McKay also found his way back into a Salmonbellie jersey. New West also added Aaron Madaisky, a Surrey product with a lot of experience in the field game, to the lineup. Top rookie Josh Byrne, team captain and defensive leader Steve Ferdinandi, and transition leaders Jacob Doucet and Brendan Rouse will also be returning for the 2014 season. Last season’s star under-age players, Connor Robinson and Jeremy Bosher, are both back for their first season as true juniors. Other veteran leaders Chris Nasato, Reese Robinson and

Mike Flintoff, in goal, along with intermediates Jordan Mackenzie, Mitch Stokes and Ryan Wilkinson will give the Salmonbellie juniors lots of depth before the team returns to full strength midway through June. “We will be more athletic, with more skill (up front),” said Stewart, “and we’ll be a good size once everyone is back.” New Westminster opens its junior A season this Thursday against the Thunder at the Langley Events Centre. The team then travels to Nanaimo for a date with the Timbermen on Saturday before returning to Queen’s Park for its

home opener against Langley on Tuesday, May 6, beginning at 8 p.m. “I think they’re just chomping at the bit to get at it,” said Stewart. The league got underway this weekend with Delta defeating Nanaimo 18-12 at home on Saturday, while Victoria handed Langley a 10-6 defeat at the LEC, the site for this year’s Minto Cup. The much-maligned Burnaby Lakers made their league debut on Sunday under former Salmonbellie coach Brad Parker and gave a good account of themselves in a 14-11 loss to the A’s.

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Royals continue to lead women’s softball North

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Coastal connection: Westminster United’s Dieved Penalver, right, works for the ball against a Ladner Celtic player in a 2-0 loss in the B.C. Soccer Coastal B Cup under-16 boys’ ﬁnal at Richmond High School on Saturday.

Baseball Royals extend win streak to eight Douglas College moved to within a percentage point of first place following a four-game sweep over Olympic College in Northwest conference baseball. The Royals improved their North region conference record to 14-6 after extending the team’s winning streak to eight straight games. Douglas opened with a 5-3 victory, despite making three errors as Matt Trimble recorded six strikeouts in the win. Starting pitcher Brandon Chernoff went five innings to earn a 6-4 win in Game 2 as Douglas swept the Saturday doubleheader on the strength of a five-run third inning. Tyler Yorko was one of four Royals with two hits, including his sixth double this season.

The two teams played again on Monday after Sunday’s postponement with similar results. Shawn Anderson opened the doubleheader, pitching a 5-0 shutout on a one-hitter for the Royals, including six K’s. Jackson Temple doubled in Jeff Bouchard for the game-winning run in the opening inning. Jack Bale got credit for the win following a 4-3 victory in Game 2. Logan Wedgewood smacked an RBI double in the top of the ninth to score Garrett Belanger. Wedgewood scored later in the inning off a wild pitch for the gamewinning run. Douglas plays a pivotal four-game set against first-place Bellevue this weekend.

Douglas College remained in first place, half a game up on Bellevue, following a doubleheader win over last-place Skagit Valley last Saturday. Tori Belton posted a 3-2 win for the Royals, striking out six while giving up eight hits in the Northwest college conference women’s softball opener. Morganne Blattmann recorded the W in a 4-1 victory in Game 2, going seven innings in a twohitter. The back-to-back wins improved the Royals’ Northwest conference record to 9-1. Bellevue College is close behind in second place at 9-2. In the first game, Douglas scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the third inning to get the victory. Hilary Strelau tied the score on an Allison Brown single. Brown then scored the game-winning run on a base hit by Allison Wiens. Wiens also scored the gamewinner in Game 2, crossing the plate in the top of the sixth on a Kelsey Hari single. In the seventh, Strelau singled home Marina DeAngelis from second base before reaching home later in the inning. Strelau leads the Royals with a .571 batting average – second best in the Northwest conference. Douglas played a two-game set at home against Olympic College on Tuesday (after Record deadlines). The Royals will also host third-place Everett Community College on Thursday, beginning at 1 p.m. at Softball City. tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

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but its former Burnaby Buffaloes and Vancouver Trojans counterparts. “It’s a sweet thing, but we’ve won nothing yet,” said club president Simon Smolden. “We were the favourite last year, but we didn’t perform.” Last year, Burnaby Lake lost 18-10 to James Bay in the Rounsefell Cup final, while in 2012, the Lakers were edged 2321 by JBAA in the playoff semifinal. “We’re still the underdog,” Smolden said, weighing the wealth of experience

and national team talent present on the James Bay squad. “People feel that way, but everything we got, we have earned. It will be a rematch of last year. It will be a hell of a dogfight,” Smolden said. The B.C. final will be held at Klahanie Park on May 10. Kickoff is 2:45 p.m. The Burnaby Lake second team will play James Bay in a Division I semifinal at home this Saturday at Burnaby LakeEast. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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ROYAL TANDOORI

83 Sixth Street, New Westminster

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The Royal Tandoori, in the heart of New Westminster’s uptown district, boasts authentic North Indian food coupled with efficient service and a warm décor. When your taste buds demand some ethnic cuisine that burst with flavour consider heading to the Royal Tandoori Indian Restaurant for some of the best Indian food this fair city has to offer.

Indian Dishes to New Westminster 15 Years Same Location

The eatery is a quaint, distinctive restaurant that is consistently voted one of the finest in Indian cuisine. For 14 years now, owner and chef Jasminder Singh, and his wife Kulwinder Sandhi, have been welcoming legions of loyal clientele.

Our Previous Chef is Back!

Jasminder has been in the food industry for more than three decades, having run a successful restaurant in India for more than 20 years.

Lunch Special Thali $8.95 + tax Includes Rice and Naan Bread (Dine in Only)

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420-6th Street, New Westminster 604-516-0649 Open 11:30 am-10:00pm Monday-Thursday 11:30-10:30 Friday & Saturday www.indianstarrestaurant.com

Start your culinary adventure with some of Jasminder’s famous Nan bread. He prepares it fresh everyday and offers a choice of regular Nan or Nan with garlic, onion, chicken, potatoes (Allu) or spinach. Spread some of his signature Dhai Bhalla, which is ground lentil balls in yogurt, or some delicious Raita, made of yogurt and cucumbers, on the bread for a flavoursome appetizer. If you prefer, go for some authentic samosas or vegetarian Pakauras to start your meal. OWNER, JASWINDER SINGH AND HIS WIFE KULWINDER SANDHI

One of Jasminder’s family recipes is the mouthwatering mango butter chicken, which is a culinary delight, prepared in clay over with herbs, tomatoes, cream and a delicious mango butter sauce. For those who are vegetarians, the Royal Tandoori offers a number of choices. Bask in the succulent Jalfrezi Curry, a mix of vegetables cooked in his own curry made with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and spices; or try the Veggi Korma, a blend of mixed vegetables cooked in creamy sauce made daily in the restaurant’s kitchen. Whether it is a quick lunch, an intimate evening for two or to celebrate any occasion as a group, Royal Tandoori aims to please. The restaurant seats 70 inside. The Royal Tandoori is located at 83 - 6th Street, New Westminster. For reservations phone 604-521-2247 or to find out more visit them online at www.royaltandoori.ca. Visit royaltandoori.ca for full menu details.

Royal Tandoori

INDIAN RESTAURANT

GREAT FOOD • GREAT PRICES • GREAT SERVICE

One of the Lower Mainland’s hidden treasures. Famous for traditional nan bread, mango butter chicken and saag lamb. Vegetarian and curry dishes are a Royal Tandoori speciality.

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Minimum total before taxes must be $50

• Open for Lunch and Dinner • Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat. 11:30-10, Sun 4-9

83 Sixth St., New Westminster 604-521-2247 For menu visit www.royaltandoori.ca

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Chan’s Garden

NEW WESTMINSTER

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OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

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441 East Columbia Street, New Westminster 604.521.1871 www.chansgarden.ca

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232 6th Street, New Westminster 604.525.2611

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