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LOUD AND PROUD Bif Naked headlines at this year’s New West Pride Fest. Inside today’s edition, she talks to the Record in a candid Q-and-A about her upcoming performance at the Pride street party, her fiancé and her biggest pet peeve. See our special Pride section starting on page 21. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

Pride Week is upon us.The week-long event, starting Saturday (Aug. 8), is jam-packed with activities in all corners of the city. If you consider yourself a social butterfly, head to the Terminal Pub for the Pride patio party. If you enjoy baking, enter your award-winning recipe in the Pride pie baking contest at Tipperary Park.There’s something for everyone. Flip to our Guide to Pride on page 21 for all the details. Pride Week will wrap up next Saturday (Aug. 15) with the Street Party.The festival, featuring headlining act Bif Naked, will take over Columbia Street, from Fourth Avenue to Begbie.There will be two stages, four beer gardens, food trucks and a kids’ zone. The party gets going at 3 p.m. and will finish around 8 p.m. Expect a crowd, too. Organizers are hoping to double last year’s tally of 13,000 attendees. – TerezaVerenca

Cops issue warning after drug death NewWestminster Police Department dealt with three suspected overdoses last week, including one that proved to be fatal Tereza Verenca

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Drug use of any kind at any time is not OK. That’s a message from the New Westminster Police Department, which dealt with three suspected drug overdoses last week alone. One incident on July 30 proved to be fatal.

The exact cause of the separate occurrences hasn’t been determined from a medical standpoint, but investigators noted drug paraphernalia at each of the scenes and received witness reports of drug use in all three cases, according to acting Staff Sgt. Chad Johnston. “Drug use is something we see on a daily basis, and it is not something we would ever consider to be a safe practice,” he said.

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City Beat SUMMERTIME

Top 10 places to get in (and on) the water From pools to splash parks to beach access, our city has it all for summer fun Those lazy hazy crazy days of summer are upon us – and we’re on the job for you. Our reporters are out and about the city exploring the best options for summer fun of all kinds. It’s been a hot one so far this summer, with temperatures climbing past 30 C on many a day this year. And, given the return of our heatwave over the weekend, we figured it was about time to find out where local families can cool down. With regional wading pools already closed due to water restrictions, it’s hard to know how much splashing around will happen this summer, so we’ve given you a list that includes options in, on and around

QUEEN’S PARK: For the crown jewel of cool spots in New Westminster, look no farther than Queen’s Park.The super-cold spray park is a delight for squealing kids looking to get soaked. As an added bonus, the tall trees give adults some respite in the shade, whether they’re watching the kids run through the mist or go down the slide at the nearby playground. For more info on Queen’s Park, go to tinyurl.com/ QueensParkSplash.

the water. From fun at the beach to serene walks by the river to dining cruises, there is something here for everyone. Toddlers will enjoy New Westminster spray parks, while older kids will love hanging out at local pools. Whatever the age or inclination, there’s a refreshing oasis tucked away in almost every neighbourhood in both New Westminster and Burnaby. Janaya Fuller-Evans has gone on the prowl and comes to you with her Top 10 list of the best places in both cities to stay calm, cool and collected this summer – whether you’re in or out of the water. –Janaya Fuller-Evans

Ryall and Sapperton parks. Please note, all the push button timers at city spray parks have been reset, with the spray cycles shortened to conserve water. For more info, go to tinyurl.com/ NewWestsprayparks.

QUEENSBOROUGH BEACH : Life’s a beach in New Westminster’s Port Royal neighbourhood, where kids and grownups alike can wade through the waters of the Fraser River and dig their toes

Ready, set, jump: Three-year-old Jessika Melo enjoys the clear waters of Moody Park outdoor pool with dad, Levon, last summer. PHOTO

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NEW WEST SPRAY PARKS: The city has plenty of other fun spray parks as well, including the recently upgraded one at Hume Park, which includes a rubber surface from recycled tires. Other city spray parks are located in

in the sand. For more info, go to tinyurl.com/ PortRoyalBeach.

NEW WEST POOLS: Don’t be the last one in the pool at Moody Park.This popular hang out in New Westminster includes a

SPLISH SPLASH Mike Folka helps son Liam get the most of the water park at Queen’s Park - one of our top destinations for cooling off in the water this summer. PHOTO JEAN KONDA-WITTE

playground and spray park as well, so there are plenty of opportunities to beat the heat while frolicking in the sunshine. Looking for an ideal place for the kids? Hume Park outdoor pool has a big shallow end, a toddle slide, and water toys and games.There is also a playground and spray park on site. For more info, including schedules, go to tinyurl. com/NewWestpools.

WESTMINSTER PIER PARK: While the turf may not give people the chance to splash around in the surf, New Westminster’s riverside park does offer up an urban beach, hammocks, and a refreshing stroll along the Fraser River. And newly installed misters are also on hand to help everyone keep a cool head this summer.

PADDLEWHEELER TOURS: To get out on the water instead of getting into the water, try a Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tour.There are dining and evening cruises, as well as informative tours along the Fraser River. See www.van couverpaddlewheeler.com.

SAPPERTON LANDING: If the thought of getting soaked dampens your mood, you can still enjoy the calm, peaceful nature of one of the best

Sand and sky: Skye Carleton Reed plays in the sand at the Westminster Pier Park urban beach last year. The beach is a favourite spot for a summer’s day on the waterfront. PHOTO RECORD FILES

water attractions in the region, the Fraser River. Head down to Sapperton Landing and escape the crowds at River Market and Westminster Pier Park while still looking out over B.C.’s longest river.Walk along the boardwalk trail or take a seat for awhile to contemplate the river.

DEER LAKE: Get out on the water and enjoy the summer breeze. Bring your canoe or kayak down to the lake or rent one at Deer Lake Boat Rentals. Pedal boats and rowboats are also available. For more information, go to deerlakeboatrentals.com.

BURNABY POOLS: There are plenty of outdoor pools in Burnaby as well – the most scenic is Robert Burnaby outdoor pool, shaded and surrounded by trees. Another popular spot, particularly with Burnaby North High School students, is Kensington Park outdoor pool. And on the south side, take a dive at McPherson Park or Central Park. Central Park has Burnaby’s largest outdoor pool, double the length of the other three, and there is also a spray park nearby. For more info such as schedules, locations and service updates, go to tinyurl. com/Burnabypools.

BURNABY SPRAY PARKS: There are currently six push-button spray parks open for the summer in the city. One of the most popular is the newly renovated playground and water play zone at Confederation Park. Others include spray parks in Charles Rummel Park, Ernie Winch Park, Keswick Park and Rene Park.The Suncrest spray park is was recently renovated and is now open. For more information about city spray parks, go to tinyurl.com/ Burnabysprayparks.

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Help mark the 150th birthday of Irving House Ethan Reyes

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On Aug. 8, Irving House will celebrate its 150th birthday with festivities coinciding with a newly written tour for guests. The building is the Lower Mainland’s oldest intact residence, named for riverboat captain William Irving. Known as the “King of the River,” Irving made his fortune ferrying treasure-seekers up to the Klondike, and while his services weren’t inexpensive, Irving could always be counted on to ensure his charges’ safe passage. Though few ever made it rich, there was never a shortage of passengers, and Irving collected on each of them whether they struck gold or not, according to Michelle Taylor, heritage programmer for the City of New West After his death, only seven years after the house’s construction, Mrs. Irving moved to Portland while her daughter continued to live in it, eventually selling it to the city in 1950. Taylor said that an incredible effort has been made to keep the house as the Irvings left it. “We have some great pieces,” said Taylor. “The city has kept a good relationship with the Irving family (now the Briggs), and every so often they will

donate some photographs or mementos that belonged to the family.” Irving House plays tricks on the senses; the building breathes history. Richly coloured wallpapers and portraits of royalty adorn every room, while effects like hairbrushes seem absentmindedly left on armoires or writing desks, as if their owners were called for dinner and are soon to return. With its owner being a seasoned seafarer, the house itself was built watertight like a cabin on a ship. Because of this, the house never creaks as other houses would at its age. “I know it’s a trope, but it’s important to know history, to know where you’ve been so you know where you’re going,” said Taylor. One step out through the Victorian doors of Irving House and the sounds and sights of the modern world come rushing back in. Car horns sound where there were carriages not so long ago. An antique, some might call Irving House. A relic of another time. Or a link perhaps to yesteryear, one of the last that encapsulates New Westminster’s rich heritage better than swan faucets and lace gowns ever could. Unchanged by both fire and modern taste alike, those four walls have played silent witness to a great narrative: the rise of a city and

Step back into the past: Lynda Maeve Orr, Emily Chapman and Lorraine Irving, guides at Irving House, sit down for tea in the heritage home. The Lower Mainland’s oldest intact residence marks its 150th birthday with festivities this weekend. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

the birth of a nation. Before there was a Canada there was Irving House, and there’s something to be said

about that. The Irving House 150th birthday celebrations are set for Saturday,Aug. 8 from noon to

5 p.m. Festivities include tours, lawn games, crafts, cake and a chance to dress up in historic costumes for a photo booth.

Admission is by donation, and Irving House is at 302 Royal Ave. Call 604-527-4640 for information.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

‘Vote’ is our favourite four-letter word

If we start pounding this message home now, will it have sunk in by Oct. 19? VOTE. Just a warning: we plan to keep sending this message, over and over again, for the next two-and-a-half months. Yes, the writ has dropped for the federal election, and candidates are all lined up and ready to go in the newly drawn riding of New Westminster-Burnaby. As of press time, all but one of the candidates for the four major parties had been

named, and New Westminster-Burnaby’s Greens were expected to name the sole remaining candidate by the end of the week. Now, as the candidates get ready to start their campaigns in earnest, the onus is on all of the rest of us – that is, the voters – to make sure those campaigns matter. Get involved. Read up on the issues that matter to you and find out where your local candidates stand. Call their offices to ask them

questions.Take their campaign literature, read it, and follow up on any issues and ideas that interest or concern you. Attend public meetings and events where you can find out more about the people running and where they stand on the issues that matter to you. Follow the news, stay on top of the issues and be prepared to hold candidates accountable for the promises they make as individuals and on behalf of their politi-

cal parties. Then, come Oct. 19, do the one thing that every single citizen of voting age should be doing: Get to the polls and vote. We’re sick of the excuses we hear every time there’s an election. Whether it’s “my vote won’t matter anyway” or “politicians are all alike, who cares which one takes office,” there’s no excuse to abrogate your responsibility as a citizen of this country. With all the rights and

privileges that come with living in a democratic nation comes the responsibility to mark your X and help select the next government. To be sure, there’s some argument to be made that the democratic system we’re currently working with is broken. Let’s face it, it’s rare for the makeup of Parliament after an election to come anywhere near reflecting the actual percentages of the popular vote. And there’s no doubt

that when it comes to winning elections, money still talks pretty damn loudly – too loudly, perhaps, for the comfort of most of us. But if those are among your excuses for staying home, we’ve got a better idea: Find out where parties stand on issues of electoral reform, and vote for the person you think is most likely to make change happen. We don’t care who you vote for.We only care that you vote.

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

What’s ahead for TransLink? The unexpected appointment of Peter Fassbender as the B.C. cabinet minister now responsible for TransLink has everyone guessing what he may have in store for the beleaguered transit authority. Some attention has been focused on his prescribed solutions for TransLink’s many problems that he uttered when he was the mayor of Langley and the chair or vice-chair of the mayors’ council that was part of TransLink’s governing body. But I’d be surprised if Fassbender hangs onto all of his “old” views when he gets around to figuring out which direction to head in. In fact, given that many of these old ideas – vehicle levies, road pricing and increased tolling, higher property taxes – have been kicked around and ultimately rejected (at least for now), one has to wonder whether Fassbender is being brought in to develop a much bigger game plan. For example, will he be paving the path for the provincial government to retake overall responsibility for transit in Metro Vancouver, and elbow the local mayors out of the way? Such a scenario cannot be discounted. Aside from the mayors’ modest accomplishment of agreeing on a multibilliondollar “wish-list” of transit and transportation projects to put in front of the voters in order to win approval of a minor tax increase to pay for them, they can point to

relatively few success stories working as a group. Clearly, the current governance model of TransLink – with a governmentappointed board calling the shots, with input from mayors – isn’t working, and Fassbender has signalled he will change it. But I detect no appetite within provincial government circles to give the mayors more responsibilities and powers when it comes to calling all the shots on transit. Many of the problems with the TransLink model can be traced back to Victoria.The provincial government’s decision to appoint a board to run things hasn’t worked out, and neither did letting the mayors run the show. The implication is clear. If the provincial government keeps shackling what TransLink can and cannot do, perhaps it is time for it to reclaim responsibility and control of its operations. Given the failed plebiscite and the mounting frustration among the mayors whose electorate want more and more services but resist attempts to pay for them, something major has to be done. One can’t help but wonder whether blowing the whole model up entirely and returning power to the provincial cabinet isn’t one of the options to be explored. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Massey Theatre mayhem Concertgoers got a little too rowdy at a performance at Massey Theatre in July. Police were called about an hour into the Punjabi folk music show when a group of young men pushed past security and started “whooping it up.” About 80 seats were damaged in the mayhem.

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Our planet will live, but we won’t survive

A rainbow crosswalk, an act of vandalism and everyone’s talking

Dear Editor Both your opinion editorial and Keith Baldreys column in the Record’s July 8 opinion section are both so on-message about climate change. The important word there is “change.” Mankind has been destroying our planet’s complex ecosystem for so long that we are now seeing the indisputable facts about that change as the Earth tries to correct the damage we have caused. The problem facing scientists is they can only speculate what happens next as that change continues unabated. Our governments have placed their focus on the economy and total reliance on fossil fuels, overcorrecting this change. Because this is a global problem, think of each level of government as a deer caught in the headlights. Any token measures they take are akin to rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic, to use that well-worn phrase. We are being bombarded by advertising that tells us transporting fossil fuels is safe because of all those nice regular people who do their jobs diligently which is hardly the point at all. We are told that LNG is supposedly the least harmful of all the fossil fuels, which is not backed by science nor fact. The real issue is we are killing the planet and in the process of doing that, we kill all living species on Earth. Yes, that means humans, too. Ocean temperatures around the globe are rising and becoming too acidic for marine life. If the oceans die, we die. We are denuding our forests, and we all know they give us air to breathe. It has been said many times that our planet is in danger; it is not. Our planet has experienced and survived much harsher conditions, however, living species on the planet did not. Think of that fact when you next hug your children and grandchildren. Change is coming faster than anticipated, so drastic action is needed now. This is a global issue, yes. However, the first important change we must collectively make is to vote for politicians who place our survival first over money and certainly any reliance on fossil fuels. Gavin Wishart, New Westminster

‘Fast food orgy’ is the wrong event for city Dear Editor Forty per cent of food production is wasted. Thirty per cent of the population is obese. Another 30 per cent is overweight and does not get enough exercise. Yet the mayor and all the councillors want an environmentally unfriendly “fast fat food orgy” on Columbia Street. What a poor example for children. Does the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association have acceptance from the Downtown Residents Association? Did the NWBIA even discuss it with DRA? Is the Columbia Street “fast food orgy” just a waste of the engineering budget for setting up barricades and signs? Is the “fast food orgy” just a waste of the New Westminster Police Department budget for their policing? Is the loss of parking revenue on Columbia Street worthwhile? Will there be any significant increase for Columbia Street business – if so, how much? Is more traffic chaos on Carnarvon Street acceptable to the residents living on Carnarvon Street, etc., and the DRA? We think not! The “fast food orgy” on Columbia Street should really be cancelled now. Allan and Iris Solie, New Westminster

Becky Williams After moving here 3 years ago I thought New West was the most romantic place I’ve ever lived. After the addition of the beautiful rainbow, I “KNOW” this is the most romantic place I’ve ever lived. Here’s to all the New West lovers and here’s to being in love with whoever you want #loversgottalove

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Don Ralph The Heritage Grill really has been the center of the gay and lesbian community for more than 8 years supporting gay karaoke, the Luv Show, Gays of Our Lives, every New West Pride, The Drag Show for more than a year, and too many other events to mention. Paul Minhas opened his doors to the gay community, at the cost of losing some of his previous customers, at least temporarily. Now he and Paul Stewart have a business that is supported by all of the diversity that New West and neighbouring cities contain. Straight people still welcome! Vance McFadyen Sad that this happened and while age is not an excuse I wouldn’t go too hard on this man. Perhaps a fine and an apology would be appropriate. Some things are a little hard for people in his age bracket to understand and/or accept. Barb Adamski I wonder if someone that age honestly gets the symbolism behind the rainbow. It’s fairly recent, isn’t it? Vance McFadyen You are quite right Barb, as I said at his age he should be given a break......our community straight and gay is very forgiving; at least the vast majority are.

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Guy Soulliere I think that man needs a hug. Do you think we as a community are up for that? Sue Cosh They definitely don’t represent New West - This represents a very small population and shouldn’t reflect on the rest of us!!! Support pride - Support love - Support happiness Valerie Jensen Well a lot of elderly people are old school and against gays. But I say if their personal life they should be able to do what they want Pam PH Props to the city for the clean up. People are intitled to their own opinion as long as they don’t impose it on others. What this gentleman was wrong. Hopes he finds peace within himself. Karen Melnychuk Brack on a previous post there was so many homophobic responses. No matter how they tried to dress it up it was homophobic. Disgusting! Lyndsay L Cotterall I’m so sad to see that someone wanted to ruin this.

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City And they’re off! Federal election coming Oct. 19 The writ has dropped, the race is on, and New Westminster has all but one candidate from the four major parties set to go in the 2015 federal election. The Greens are set to announce a candidate for New Westminster-Burnaby, possibly by the end of this week, completing the local slate for the four major parties.

The New Westminster candidates are Conservative Chloe Ellis, Liberal Sasha Ramnarine and NDP incumbent Peter Julian. The Oct. 19 election will be the first for New Westminster’s new riding, drawn after the boundaries commission changed Burnaby-New Westminster to New Westminster-Burnaby, which reunited all of

the Royal City and includes parts of South Burnaby. Canadian citizens can vote in the election, provided they are at least 18 years old by Oct. 19. To see if you’re registered to vote, go to elections.ca/ register or call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868. – Jennifer Moreau

Charge laid in attempted break-in A 34-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to break into a home on Queens Avenue. The suspect was caught walking away from a home in the 400 block of Queens Avenue shortly after 7:45 a.m. on July 9.The homeowner called police after he allegedly witnessed the suspect trying to break into his home through a partially open window in his dining room, according to a media release from New Westmin-

ster police.When the homeowner confronted the suspect, he stated he was trying to find his aunt and uncle’s house, before walking away. Police were called and officers caught up with the suspect as he was walking away from the house, according to the release. Brian Louis Bylo of Surrey was arrested and has

been formally charged with one count of break-and-enter, according to the release. Acting Sgt. Jeff Scott said police want to remind people of the need to secure doors and windows. “People can take advantage of open windows or doors at any time of day,” he said in the release. – Cayley Dobie

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A Surrey man was taken to hospital after he was found suffering from stab wounds in New Westminster Sunday afternoon. New West police were called to the 600 block of

Clarkson Street around 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 2.When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man in distress.The 22-year-old victim, who has not been identified, had serious but non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to a media release.

Beating the heat: Six-year-old Clarke Zanatta rides his bike in the new misters at Westminster Pier Park. The misters, which have been installed near the current urban beach and hammock area, give visitors to the park a chance to cool down on sunny summer days. And a quick look at the New Westminster forecast suggests the misters will be getting good use for the next while. Although rain is projected for today (Wednesday), it’s expected to be sunny with a return to 27-degree highs on Friday.

Police believe the wounds were caused by a knife.The incident is not considered a random attack, and investigators don’t believe it was gang-related either, according to the release. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. No arrests have been made.

Help prevent theft from cars Cayley Dobie

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Police are reporting a rise in the number of thefts from vehicles and are asking the community to do its part in preventing these crimes. Parkades and parking lots seem to be the targets of the recent spike with thieves getting in through garage gates, according to the New Westminster Police Department. “Underground parkades and parking lots are targeted because thieves can break into multiple vehicles.These

thefts are preventable by waiting for the garage gate to close, removing everything and securing your vehicle,” stated a bulletin from police. To reduce the chance of your car getting broken into, the New Westminster Police Department recommends the following tips: ! Do not leave any valuables or personal possessions in your vehicle. ! Park in busy and welllit areas and avoid dark, secluded locations. ! Close windows and lock all doors.

! Buy a stereo that is removable and take it with you. ! Engrave all on-board valuables with your driver’s licence number and apply an ID decal. ! When using an automatic gate, wait for the gate to close behind you. ! Invest in, and use, good quality anti-theft devices; using more than one antitheft device is best. ! Report all suspicious and criminal activity immediately to the police nonemergency line, 604-5255411.

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Get to know the city’s art and artists Tereza Verenca

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Twelve years ago,Trudy Van Dop put a small advertisement in the Record about an art walk.There were seven or eight venues on the list, she recalls, and roughly 30 to 50 people came out. Today, the NewWest Cultural Crawl attracts thousands of art enthusiasts each year (about 5,000 people came out in 2014), and 2015 should be no exception.The 12th annual event takes place this weekend, Aug. 8 and 9, stretching across six neighbourhoods, with 22 venues and more

Each community has its own unique cultural footprint. than 50 artists. “I believe each community has its own unique cultural foot print, and it gives residents, as well as visitors, a chance to recognize New Westminster is unique and creative,”Van Dop said. The inspiration behind the Cultural Crawl was to shine a light on local talent, who she said are “thrilled” to have a vehicle to showcase their work. “It encourages artists to really get better at what they do. It’s a profession and it’s difficult for artists to make a living. … When you sell a piece of your work, it’s validating your creativity,” said Van Dop. For art lovers, it’s an opportunity to meet the art-

ist and ask questions, she noted. “When you buy an original piece of art, the essence of that artist is in that canvas, so when you actually have an opportunity to meet the person behind the work, to ask some questions about the inspiration or technique, it’s a really simple recipe. You buy what you like, and you like what you buy.” There’s a variety of media on display this year, including fabric art by Judy Villett at 100 Braid Street Studios. Newly formed Sixth Street Popup + Gallery, meanwhile, will have a mixed-bag of local art. “We wanted to keep it grassroots, so we decided to do a call for submissions, and to date, we have almost 60 submissions,” owner Jennifer Pistone said. “I imagine people (have) their fingers crossed, hoping they’re going to get their piece in.” Tips to covering a lot of ground during the twoday event, according to Van Dop, include creating an itinerary beforehand. The Cultural Crawl brochure, which can be found at newwestculturalcrawl. com, recommends checking out Victory Heights and Sapperton on Saturday, and heading downtown, Uptown and over to the West End on Sunday, ending the day in Queensborough with live music and refreshments at the Port Royal Community Gardens. Parents are encouraged to bring their little ones, but be sure to check with the artists about which objects can be handled. The Cultural Crawl runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Talking art: Above, Christine Covert discusses her acrylic mixed-media work with Lisu Su during the 2013 New West Cultural Crawl at Queensborough Community Centre. At left, cultural crawl founder Trudy Van Dop in her Richmond Street gallery. The annual self-guided art tour of the city returns this coming weekend, and thousands of people are expected to check out the 22 venues showing the work of more than 50 artists. PHOTOS RECORD FILES

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DON’T MISS THE NEW WEST CULTURAL CRAWL, the annual chance to get out in the community and explore galleries and the studios of local artists. The Crawl runs Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be sculptures, paintings, art glass, ceramics, fibre art, photos and furniture design. The tours are self-guided and cover many New West neighbourhoods and well-known community fixtures, like Century House, for example. For a full list of venues, go to newwestculturalcrawl.com. Look for the icon on the main page that says “download your venue guide” for a printable brochure to take on your tour. See related story on Page 11 for more details.

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CHECK OUT THE ECO ART IN MOODY PARK on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.This free artist talk and opening features work by a group of artists, collaborating with Sharon Kallis, who created five original, ephemeral public art pieces in Moody Park.The pieces all incorporate organic forms and natural materials. Bring a reusable mug for some iced tea, following the guided tour, and a blanket,

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SALSA ANYONE? The T.G.I.F.&S. summer dance series continues with a free salsa lesson on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Moody Park. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but the event is weather dependent, so call 604-527-4634 an hour

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WHAT’S PRIDE WEEK WITHOUT A DRAG SHOW? Don’t miss the action at the Heritage Grill on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m.There’s a $10 cover charge, and we’re told it’s a good idea to reserve a table, as this event is popular. Parents are warned that the show includes adult humor. The Heritage Grill is at 447 Columbia St.

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Celebrity boost: Shannon Elmer received a visit from Rick Hansen while in rehab at Vancouver General Hospital.

Charitable foundation will match money raised from pub crawl Tereza Verenca

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A New West woman who was paralyzed earlier this year after a ski-hill accident could receive a cheque for $15,000 this week. The B.C. Hospitality Foundation – an agency that helps hospitality workers suffering financial hardship due to a medical condition – has agreed to match up to $7,500 during a pub crawl tomorrow night (Thursday, Aug. 6). The event supports Shannon Elmer, who was blindsided by a skier while snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain on April 11. She was taken to Vancouver General Hospital by air ambulance and underwent surgery for a shattered C5 vertebrae. Elmer, 30, then spent 23 days in the intensive care unit and was later moved to GF Strong Rehabilitation

Centre. So far, Elmer has been able to regain some strength in her right hand, according to her father, Ken. All donations from the pub crawl will be used to purchase a wheelchair, a lift and other necessary renovations and equipment for her apartment, according to Alan Sacks, BCHF’s executive director. Tickets are $20 and will include a 45-minute stop at each of the six venues involved, including a donated shot or drink, and a chance to win some prizes. The festivities begin at 9 p.m. at The Bourbon, followed by stops at The Metropole, Hastings Warehouse,The Pint,The Blarney Stone and Portside. Sacks said he’s confident the event will be a success, with the foundation having already pulled off two matched fundraisers this summer.

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he weekend’s top open houses are going digital. Every Friday, readers and prospective homeowners can check out the Record’s exclusive online map, listing the Record’s top five picks for the coming weekend. The easy-to-use map allows readers to search New Westminster for open houses and get a sneak peek at what could be their future neighbourhood. The map includes a variety of listings, from more moderately priced homes to the higher priced luxury homes. See something that interests you? Click on the pin to find open house times, and read more about the listing, including price, square feet and other details unique to the house or condo. Plus, see a preview photo of the residence and find a link to additional information. The map provides an easy tool for prospective homeowners to quickly navigate the fast-paced housing market. To view the map and other news on housing trends in the Royal City, visit www.newwest record.ca and click on the ‘Real Estate’ tab. In the market for a new home? On Fridays, readers can check out the Record’s newest online feature – an easy-to-navigate online map that lists the weekend’s top open houses in NewWestminster.

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926 Fourth St.

$925,000 – Showings by appointment This five-bedroom family home includes one bedroom on the main floor, two bedrooms above and two bedrooms in the basement. House also includes two full bathrooms. Close to schools and shopping. Steven Goodwin, Park Georgia Realty: 604-525-1005

#1001-710 Seventh Ave.

$430,000 – Open Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom suite is a rare find at the Heritage.The corner unit features three large balconies, hardwood floors, new kitchen, updated fixtures in the bathrooms and fresh paint. Tracey Davies, Park Georgia Realty: 604-421-7275

331 Fifth St.

$1,328,000 – Showings by appointment Located on a quiet street in Queen’s Park, this 1910 heritage-style home features stained glass windows, refinished wood floors, six bedrooms, four bathrooms and loads of storage space. Tracey Davies, Park Georgia Realty: 604-421-7275

103 Rickman Pl.

$948,800 – Open Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. This five-bedroom home in the Heights features a fully finished basement, a two-bedroom plus den mortgage helper, a cedar deck, updated kitchen, hardwood floors, new furnace and two fireplaces. Donna Tays, Remax Advantage: 604-526-2888

213 Ninth Ave.

$888,000 – Showings by appointment This three-bedroom home is on a quiet street in the popular Glenbrooke neighbourhood. It has a fullyfinished basement, detached garage and a zen garden with a waterfall. Close to schools, shops and transit. Donna Tays, Remax Advantage: 604-526-2888

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Tereza Verenca

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Downtown New West is about to get a lot more colourful this weekend. Locals, both young and old, are invited to help paint a mural on the wall between 428 and 502 Columbia St., near Army & Navy. “We really liked the idea of participatory public art,” Coun. Mary Trentadue said of the community project, made possible through a $1,000 grant from the

Columbia Street is deﬁnitely coming along Vancouver Foundation. “We just thought Columbia Street is definitely coming along.We’re definitely changing the look of it, but we just wanted to add a bit more fun and a bit more colour (to it).” Trentadue said the mural – designed by local artist Gillian Wright – will be scenic, incorporating the Pattullo Bridge, the Fraser River and possibly the tin solider.The brick-and-mortar canvas is roughly five feet tall and 52 feet long. “Our hope is to get all kinds of people out, but to also to encourage kids to come along and paint on this wall,” she added. If anyone’s worried about staying within the lines, Trentadue said don’t be. “Of course we’d like to end up with something that is beautiful and does contribute to the community, but we don’t really want to

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be restrictive in how people paint.” The event is being held on Aug. 8 and 9 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Whether both days are needed to get the job done,Trentadue couldn’t say. “It really depends on how many people come and if it takes someone an hour to paint a pedal … or if they’re going to be more free form,” she noted. “We would love

if we had 20, 30 people each day.” Anyone who wants to participate is asked to RSVP by emailing nadine_nakagawa@hotmail.com.There will be roughly 50 brushes on hand, but painters can bring their own tools from home. Last week, the city installed a permanent Pride crosswalk in front of Heritage Grill.

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Your journey starts here.

World

More than just an experience BY DAVID CHAO

Located a little over half an hour from Franz Josef Strauss Airport by car or train, BMW’s Munich headquarters combines four operations: the automaker’s head office, a multifunctional customer-experience centre known as BMW Welt (or “World” in English), BMW Museum, and the Munich assembly plant. I’ve been to BMW headquarters several times in the past, but this recent trip was one of the most impressive – thanks to many updates BMW has given to the huge complex. By the way, did you know that you can order your new BMW from Canada and actually pick it up in Germany? Owners who select European Delivery service (available with all models except the USmanufactured X3, X4, X5 and X6) will be immersed in the complete BMW Experience before picking up their cars, after which they can tour Europe at their leisure. When it’s time to return home simply drop the car at one of dozen locations in five countries, and BMW will ship it to Canada, where it will be inspected, cleaned, and delivered to your door. Of course, you don’t have to buy a BMW to gain admission to Welt—while BMW’s head office is off limits to the public, anyone can visit BMW Welt, the museum and the factory. So here’s a brief summary of my experience with the amazing BMW complex:

BMW Tower

Upon arriving, the ﬁrst thing that catches your eye is the landmark BMW Tower, designed by architect Karl Schwanzer. Located next to Olympic Park and completed just ahead of the 1972 Summer Olympics, the tower is inspired by the four-cylinder engine, with four round towers suspended from a central tower. Each ﬂoor was constructed on the ground

before being elevated and attached to the structure—an impressive achievement.

welding shop, paint shop, and ﬁnal assembly. A two-hour tour covers all of these areas, with guides describing the techniques and technologies in use.

BMW Museum

The adjacent BMW Museum—also designed by Schwanzer and built in 1972—accepts visitors on a daily basis. Bringing together decades of BMW memorabilia, the Museum provides a retrospective on BMW’s past and a look into the future, contemplating topics that go beyond the automotive world, into the realms of communication and society at large. Chief amongst the exhibits is the award-wining Kinetic Sculpture: 714 steel balls suspended from the entrance ceiling by near-invisible wires. Representative of the form-finding process, the balls move in time to background music before settling into the shape of a BMW car. It’s a spectacular display, both soothing and surreal, and worth the small price of admission. From there, a spiral ramp leads visitors upward through the bowl-shaped building, past significant cars, BMWs seen in James Bond movies, and displays describing new and retired technologies, among other things. One room offers a history of BMW, beamed onto a table from a ceiling-mounted projector. But unlike most projected displays, this one responds to touch, enabling users to select topics for further information. However, the most mind-boggling of these exhibits is the room dedicated to BMW design, which features a wall showing hundreds of design features set against thoughtful and inspirational words such as “believing”, “sense”, and “effect”. It is an impressive visual spectacle, simultaneously capturing the art and practicality of automotive design. Casual visitors will find much to entertain themselves in the Museum, while auto enthusiasts will be sad to leave. Luckily for them, there’s a lot more to do.

BMW Munich plant tour

BMW Munich is one of many assembly plants around the world producing the ultra-popular 3-Series, speciﬁcally tasked with manufacturing 3-Series sedans, Touring wagons, and engines.

Like most plants, Munich is divided into four main areas: the stamping shop (where steel panels are formed),

The paint-shop portion of the tour is particularly notable, because virtually no one in the world offers a tour of automotive paint shops, due to possible contamination from dust, dirt, etc. To avoid this issue, BMW constructed a glass corridor adjacent to the paint room, enabling visitors to see vehicles as they move through the painting process. Amazing! It’s hard not to appreciate the painstaking detail that goes into this wonderfully synchronized process—both at BMW and other automakers around the world. However, some factories seem to achieve a level of precision and effort that goes beyond the norm, and the Munich factory is deﬁnitely in this category.

BMW Welt

Last but not least is the “showroom” portion of the BMW empire: BMW Welt. Essentially an exhibition facility and distribution centre, Welt shows off current products and serves as an event forum. It’s also the place that you go to get your European Delivery BMW vehicle. Constructed over four years and opened in October 2007, Welt’s architectural design melds sharp angles and cutouts with smooth curves, glass walls, and a giant vortex that draws in the roof like a whirlpool. The expansive, stunning interior is capped by an undulating roof covered in solar panels. Almost every current BMW vehicle can be found inside, along with conference rooms, a restaurant, and—of course, a gift shop. It’s a perfect complement to the Museum, reinforcing BMW’s automotive design through its amazing architecture and enabling the company to establish strong connections with customers picking up their cars. Against the backdrop of the Munich plant, Welt brings a modern, contemporary feel to BMW’s headquarters without minimizing the presence of the BMW Tower and Museum.

At the end of the day

Eventually you’ll run out of things to see at BMW Welt, and will ﬁnd yourself wondering where to go next. Seeing as you came this far, it’s worth remembering that there are three other automakers not too far away. The Audi museum and factory are 45 minutes away, while Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are in nearby Stuttgart, roughly a two hour drive. If you love cars – especially BMWs – this is a trip of a lifetime.

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Arts & Entertainment

Images of the West Coast at Plaskett Gallery Landscapes: The communities of Greater Vancouver are on display at the Plaskett Gallery. It’s part of the Facades of the West Coast exhibit, running from Aug. 7 to Sept. 26.

TerezaVerenca LIVELY CITY

editorial@newwestrecord.ca

The Anvil Centre’s Plaskett Gallery has been transformed into the Facades of the West Coast, an exhibit by photographers Laara Cerman and Kevin Lanthier. The exhibition features images of communities in Greater Vancouver, its abandoned spaces, as well the desert town Salton City, California, according to a press release. “Both artists explore our emotional responses to architectural structures, inspired by the stories of the movement of people in the buildings around us,” the release states. “The images share aesthetic similarities with a flat-facing view and the artists both utilize a process heavy in digital post production, combining multiple images to create a single piece.” The exhibit runs from Aug. 7 to Sept. 26,Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5

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clude the Port Royal Community Garden Society in Queensborough, Gabor Gasztonyi Studio in the West End and Sixth Street Popup + Gallery in downtown. (See more on page 11.) The crawl is also kidfriendly. It runs Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Aug. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.newwestculturalcrawl. com. Don’t miss out!

p.m., or by appointment. DO THE CRAWL, THE CULTURAL CRAWL Love art? Take part in the 12th annual New West Cultural Crawl this weekend. Stretching over six neighbourhoods, with 22 venues and more than 50 artists, this two-day event promises to have something for everyone. Not only will there be an array of pieces to look at and possibly buy, but most of the artists will be on hand to answer questions and chat about their craft. Some of the venues in-

CELEBRATE PRIDE Pride Week kicks off on Aug. 8, and there’s a host of activities on the agenda.

Head over to Queen’s Park on Saturday and check out the New West Pride group exhibit, featuring the work of six artists – everything from movement photography by New Westminster’s very own Adam Menzies to a 3D installation. On Sunday, there’s a community brunch being held at Coming Home Café (753 Sixth St.), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lighthouse of Hope Christian Fellowship, meanwhile, will be hosting a Pride service at their new home, 726 12th St., from 4 to 6 p.m.

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The New West Pride Festival August 8th - 15th, 2015

New West beams with PRIDE What started as a grassroots event in Tipperary Park six years ago with a few hundred people has grown into a weeklong festival.

New West Pride kicks off this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 8, with a Vancouver Whitecaps soccer game, followed by a host of other activities leading up to the Street Party on Aug. 15. Pride organizers say they expect the largest crowd yet, doubling last year’s tally of 13,000 attendees. “I read an article a few years ago where they suggested New West was becoming the new West End, and I think there’s some real y , y credibilitytothat,”saidJeremy

ng a lot Perry, president of the New West Pride Society. “We’re seeing ecause of people from the LGBTQ community moving to New West because g, more it’s such a welcoming community, and as that’s occurring, rowd.” and more regular events are popping up that cater to that crowd.” Perry said the biggest factor to Pride’s growth was last year’s decision to change the festival format by moving the event from etch the park to Columbia Street. 2014 saw the Street Party stretch ore from Fourth to Sixth. This year, it’ll go up a few blocks more to Begbie. “Also, being accessible to the SkyTrain station reallyy hel helped people come to the festival because the hill up to Tip Tipperary Park can be challenging for some,” he added. Th There are a couple of new things this year, including n an extra stage at the Street Party. The kids’ section ha also been expanded to include more family-friendly ndlyy has ac activities and the events being held throughout thee w week have increased from 20 to 25. Head down to thee Fi Aug. Fireside Grill for some rainbow night karaoke on Aug. 13 or take the family to Pier Park for a picnic on Aug. 11.. H nd? ? How does tapping your feet to Motown classics sound? T Think you’ll miss out on something? The Record has you c covered! For the whole schedule, flip to our Guide to Pride. I fact, this special insert has all kinds of goodies, including In a Q&A with headlining act Bif Naked and a mini-profile of all the Pride board members. While growth is a good thing, Perry said he has no intentions to make Pride as big as Vancouver’s. “I think that something people appreciate about the New West Pride festival is that it really is a celebration of the community here in town. While a lot of people from Vancouver will come out to it, I think a lot of people, myself included, really like that it’s a smaller event.” For more information, visit www.newwestpride.ca.

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The New West Pride Festival

So who exactly is behind all the planning and organizing of the week-long festivities? None other than the New West Pride Society. The Record sat down with the board members outside city hall and asked a few questions. First, why they decided to volunteer their time, and where they see New West Pride going in the future.

Bryon Grove, Treasurer “I wanted to give back to my community. Joining Pride allowed me to do that, as well as my larger LGBTQ community … I would like to see New West Pride grow in attendance and stature, and be known for a festival that encourages and embraces diversification through the community, arts and commerce.”

Mike Tiney, Festival Director “I volunteered last year for the Street Party and I wanted to be more involved in the community in general … I like where Pride is at this year. I just want to see it get to the point we’re reaching out to other communities to get involved. I want Burnaby people to come out, Surrey, Port Moody – our neighbours.”

Caroline Doerksen, Director “I see (Pride) becoming more inclusive and supportive of different identities. I think that sometimes in LGBTQ communities, there are still people who are excluded and I think that with more representation on the board and more diversity, I think it’s going forward … As a queer woman, I definitely feel accepted in the community. I feel Vancouver’s pretty big, but I feel New West is just a bit more low key and you definitely feel like you have a stronger connection with people here.”

Jack Harker, Director “I got involved with New West Pride because I fell in love with the community. I went to the AGM last year, and someone nominated me, and I said ‘Yeah, why not, I’ll give it a shot.’ It’s been overwhelming at times, but everyone’s been very patient, respectful and helpful … I see Pride as more of a strategic thing. That’s what I love about the board this year. We’ve put a lot of planning into where things should be, where things should go, the timing of things.”

Bennoît Rene Brisson, Director “I like to compare New West to the small town with all the conveniences, all the services and all the diversity of a metropolis. We see clubs that are opening, we see bars that are catering to the LGBTQ community … Going forward, I would like to see (Pride) gather more people. We’re expecting a very big turnout this year, and I would like to see a steady growth.”

“I decided to join the board because after volunteering for a couple years I saw a lot of potential for what New West Pride could become. My vision is to be a community-based festival that is inclusive of everybody and just brings visibility to the queer community in town.”

“I wanted to get involved because I was born in New Westminster, raised here, but I was getting tired of going to Vancouver, and I figured I wanted to be part of the community in a positive way. I just want to see the community is supporting it, and we’re supporting the community and people can say, hey, I’m proud to be from New West.”

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When Adam Menzies takes a photograph, it’s usually not when someone’s holding still. Sometimes it’s of a dancer leaping up in a gymnastics pose, other times it’s in Mother Nature with the subject splashing around in a lake.

The local resident, who’s one of six artists featured in the Arts Council’s New West Pride group exhibit, is an instructor at the Vancouver Circus School. Menzies is also a three-time world medalist in the sport of trampoline gymnastics, winning a gold and silver medal in 2003. He’s toured with Cirque du Soleil, Cavalia and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. But it wasn’t until the latter that he discovered his love for being behind the camera. “Working on the cruise ship, I was surrounded by amazing dancers constantly,” Menzies said. “I would offer the dancers on board, ‘You know, I’ll do a photoshoot of you guys if you want.’” Fast forward two years later and Menzies’s work, focused around movement and dance, is currently on display at the Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park – a first for the artist. “For a lot of artists, this tends to be their first exhibition or close to the beginning of their career,” said Stephen O’Shea, the Art Council’s executive director. For Menzies, it “means a lot.”

Between then and now, Menzies has broken his fair share of bones, including both his feet and his back. “It happens,” he laughed. “It’s sort of that occupational hazard.” Looking ahead, Menzies sees photography as a secondary career to what he’s currently doing. The New West Pride group exhibit runs until Aug. 16, Tuesday through Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Menzies will be on hand on Aug. 14 for the Art Council’s “Pride Arts Celebration,” which goes from 6 to 8 p.m. His eight photographs at the gallery range between $250 and $350.

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Kick off New West Pride Week by taking in a Vancouver Whitecaps game. Head down to The Hub for the pre-game party, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., then take the SkyTrain downtown to the Whitecaps’ Pride Night Game. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased by visiting newwestpride.ca. The Arts Council has put on a first-of-its-kind exhibit at their gallery in Queen’s Park. The New West Pride group exhibition showcases the work of six artists who relate to the LGBTQ community. Whether it’s paintings or a 3D installation, the exhibit has something for everyone. Artists include Belle Ancell, Shelly Stefan, Adam Menzies, Linnea Strom, Cliff Blank and Judy Villett. There’s a special “Pride Arts Celebration” on Friday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Most of the artists will be on hand. Otherwise, the exhibit runs 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Aug. 16. Admission is free.

Sunday, Aug. 9 A community brunch is being held at Coming Home Café (753 Sixth St.) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Love Settlers of Catan? Board Game Warriors (708 Clarkson St.) is hosting an afternoon of fun from noon until around 6 p.m. Come play an opponent. Admission is free.

Lighthouse of Hope Christian Fellowship is holding a Pride service at their new home (726 12th Street) from 4 to 6 p.m. The Terminal Pub is throwing a Pride patio party. There’s going to be a DJ spinning the tunes, drink specials and summer games from 12 to 6 p.m. The pub is located at 115 12th St.

Ever been to a drag show? Pop over to the Heritage Grill (447 Columbia St.) to see high stilettos, bold lipstick and various hair-dos and outfits. Reservations are encouraged since this is a popular event. Call 604-759-0819. Tickets are $10. What happens when old and young queers swap writing topics and give each other their opinions about the results? Answer: spoken word performances that challenge and inspire. The River Market is hosting Call and Response, a collaborative project of Quirk-e (Queer Imaging and Riting Kollective for Elders) and Youth For A Change. It’s all happening at 810 Quayside Drive at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Monday, Aug. 10 Get your hands a little messy with tie-dye. Bring yourself, some friends and a white T-shirt to the Douglas College Student Union building, located at 88 7th St. Expect to relive a bit of your childhood as you experiment with all the colours of the rainbow. Things get underway at 11 a.m.

B The City of New Westminster will be raising a rainbow flag at city hall (511 Royal Ave.) at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a Pride proclamation.

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Grab a blanket and some food and head over to Pier Park for the Love Lock Pride Family Picnic. Musical talent Quayside Voices will grace the crowd with A Capella. Games, dress up and music are all encouraged. The event runs from 5 p.m. to dusk. Help support the New West Pride Society by purchasing a love lock, for sale by donation.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 Get out your cowboy boots for the seniors’ (50+) hoedown at Century House, from 1 to 3 p.m. The dances include two-step, square dancing and line dancing. Dress up in your finest Western and rainbow attire. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Steel & Oak has put together a special Pride edition cask tapping at 4 p.m. in their tasting room. To celebrate Pride in the Royal City, the cask will be Royal City ale with lavender and honey. $5.50 for a glass of beer.

Thursday, Aug. 13 Want to show off your baking skills? Take part in the Pride pie baking contest at the Royal City’s Farmers Market in Tipperary Park. Register your award-winning recipe at www.rcfm.ca. The friendly competition starts at 5:30 p.m.

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Friday, Aug. 14 There’s a double down dance party at Starlight Casino (350 Gifford St.) starting at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Your tummy will hurt after you attend the Lafflines Comedy Club for an evening of jokes with Darcy Michaels. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets: www.lafflines.com.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Wrap up the week with the New West Pride Street Party, featuring performances by Bif Naked and many other Canadian artists. The event promises to be bigger than ever. There will be two stages, four beer gardens, food trucks and a children’s area. The party is from 3 to 8 p.m. on historic Columbia Street (Fourth Avenue to Begbie Street). Join band Queer as Funk at The Columbia for a high-energy show that will leave you tapping your feet. It’s a mix of soul and Motown classics combined with contemporary favourites, like Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.thecolumbia.ca. Doors open at 8:15 p.m., the show starts at 9:15 p.m. There are a couple of after parties, one at the Met and the other at the Heritage Grill. Both start at 8 p.m.

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was going to go live with them for a month and then go to France, never to return. This guy walks into my rehearsal. I was like, ‘really God? I have two shows and then I’m gone, what are you doing?’… It was amazing. The sky opened up and the angels sang and there was a glow around him and I couldn’t believe it. You’ve written a memoir, which is expected to be released sometime next year. What kind of stories did you put down on paper? A lot of childhood stuff, adolescent stuff … I was a runaway, I had quite a life of misadventure as a result. Lots of the band stuff and that was lots of fun. I don’t want to give too much away about the ending (laughs) … It winds up revealing so much about ourselves to us that we may have either repressed or didn’t realize, you know. It was an interesting process for sure. When you look back now at your career that spans over two decades, how does it make you feel? I feel very lucky. I’m lucky that I even had a chance to be able to feed my dogs and myself this long, and that really is the bottom line. Because of our culture and our insatiable appetite for TV stars and famous people, people can’t differentiate between a famous person and a self-employed starving artist. Every singer/ songwriter in Canada does not have Kim Kardashian money, but that is the myth. What is your biggest pet peeve? People who speed. I’m the hall monitor from hell. You do not want to be behind me in a car… My mother was a driver’s ed instructor and a bus driver. I just get infuriated by people who don’t use their indictor, rolling stops … I always say, ‘I wish I was a cop.’

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Person of the Year Century House’s Patricia Smith has been named the Person of the Year for all her contributions to the Seniors Gay Straight Alliance and the New Westminster community. Smith has chaired the group for almost two years now (most recently with co-chair Robert

Hughes), and says she got involved with the alliance because she had been a member of Century House since 2004. “We have quite a long mailing list, and we have monthly meetings and we’ve brought in all kinds of interesting speakers,” Smith says. “I think it’s just being a presence here, particularly for the seniors’ community because there aren’t that many places LGBTQ seniors (can get) together.”

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Organization of the Year Sher Vancouver – a support group for LGBTQ South Asians – wins the title of Organization of the Year, specifically for setting up the January Marie Lupez Legacy Fund. Lupez, a transwoman of colour originally from the Philippines, was murdered in New Westminster on Sept. 30, 2012. “A lot of people were still in shock for many years. January was the social glue of our organization,” says Sher Vancouver founder Alex Sangha of Lupez, who had the role of social coordinator. “It’s still not easy for a lot of transgender women. Not everyone is in that situation like Caitlyn Jenner.” The inaugural award, made possible through a $250 donation from the New West Pride Society, will be handed out next January. The recipient has to be between the ages of 16 and 30 and must show leadership and commitment in the LGBTQ community.

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A little piece of Mexico is coming to the Royal City this fall. El Santo restaurant is slated to open late September in the Trapp + Holbrook building, and owner Alejandro Diaz couldn’t be more excited. “We really want to bring something fun and contemporary to New West,” he told the Record. “Most people know Mexican food as your basic tacos and tostadas, but we want to do something more, bring that modern part of Mexico.” Diaz, a native of the

country, decided he wanted to open his own place a couple years ago. After living in New West for some time, he said he had found there were few local datenight options, often prompting him to go to Vancouver and elsewhere. A lack of education people have about Mexican food and drink was another reason for the entrepreneurial endeavour, Diaz added. He and his executive chef, Shane King, visited Mexico earlier this year to do research, scoping out the most forward-thinking and upand-coming restaurants. “There’s numerous regions of Mexico that have

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A few months ago we pointed out that we would be looking back over 150 years in this city and marking some interesting stories and special anniversaries. There are two special dates in August, one of which is important to us personally.This is the day the Irving family arrived in New Westminster. We, through Archie’s museum curatorship, have been very close to the Irving family home, now Irving House Historic Centre, and to members of the Irving/ Briggs family, for a long, long time. And now, this month, we will all recognize the date on which this family formally moved to their home on Royal Avenue. Over the years, this part of the Irving story has been covered in many ways. There was even a re-enactment of the family’s arrival in New Westminster at a FraserFest that incorporated people playing the family roles and the MV Native standing in for the historical

sternwheeler, Onward, that carried the Irvings from Victoria in 1865. In studying the history of the vessels on the Fraser, you will find many references to maritime “firsts.” In the summer of 1865, residents were reading about Captain Irving’s new steamboat and the fact that it was due soon and would play a primary role on the river. Finally, after a number of references on its progress, a short newspaper piece reported that it was due soon. “Another steamer for the lower Fraser – Captain Irving, of the Reliance, went down to Victoria on Wednesday for the purpose of bringing up his new steamer Onward, … she may be expected up today or tomorrow.” This was published in a Saturday and the next issue, a few days later, made it clear that the vessel had in fact arrived at its Royal City dock for the first time on that Saturday. “Arrival of the Onward – Captain Irving steamed into harbour on Saturday morning with his pretty little steamer Onward, and was

warmly welcomed by the citizens generally, the big gun on Pioneer wharf being fired in honour of the new steamer.” The vessel was a prominent player in the river trade and was well-liked, as was her captain. A simple description appeared in the paper, part of which said: “She is a light-draught sternwheel steamer drawing only 13 inches light. … There are 21 staterooms, a cozy ladies’ cabin and a spacious and well lighted dining saloon. …We wish the Onward success.” Of equal importance to the town and this family’s history in New Westminster was the following comment that completed the paragraph about the boat: “Not the least pleasing incident connected with the advent of this pretty little steamer is the fact that on her first trip she bore the family of Captain Irving to this city where they have taken permanent possession of their splendid residence, the completion of which was noticed in these columns a few weeks ago.” This date in our local history? Aug. 5, 1865.

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Tequila ﬂights, anyone? Continued from page 30 The menu includes chilaquiles made of tortilla strips, seared pork belly and a tomatillo salsa. All tortillas will be made fresh in-house thanks to a special tortilla-making machine. Some of the dishes, meanwhile, will be presented in a shareplate format, giving foodies more flavour for their taste buds. There will even be a few seafood items. The liquor menu is also impressive, with a vari-

ety of tequila options, both smooth and sweet. Like craft brew enthusiasts, El Santo-goers will be able to order flights, not of beer but of tequila. “We want to remove the stigma of doing tequila shots at the end of the night … it’s kind of against what tequila’s all about,” said King. “Tequila’s like tasting a good scotch.” El Santo, or The Saint, was a famous Mexican wrestler who was known

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New Westminster resident Comfort Sam sits on a blanket beside the Moody Park soccer field, talking with Grace Ikwuegbu, who has come out from Port Coquitlam. Sam says her English isn’t very good, but she talks to Ikwuegbu in English anyway because Ikwuegbu is from Nigeria, and Sam is from Ghana, and English is the only language they share. What’s brought them together this Monday night is soccer. Their two five-year-old sons are in their first year at the Africa United FCYouth Training Centre, a summer soccer program started in New West three years ago. With participation doubling every year, the program has quickly become a regular meeting place for people who’ve come to Canada from all parts of Africa – some recently, some decades ago. Besides Ikwuegbu, Sam says she has met people here from Rwanda, Burun-

di, Congo and many other Africa nations, and she says that’s good for her Canadian-born son. “The children, sometime they think in Africa is just one country, so now they know it’s different country, different language,” she says. She also likes that the program gives her son a chance to see a little more colour than he’s used to in Canada. “They know that they have some people like him here, too, because, my son, it’s difficult sometimes,” Sam says. “They don’t see much in their own colour.” “There’s lots of colour here,” adds Ikwuegbu with a laugh. That soccer is the game of choice for the African club is a given for the two moms. “We believe that soccer is in our genes,” Sam says. “Hockey is not us.” Justus Mirembe, the New West resident who started the youth training centre, agrees. “As an African community, soccer is our game,” he says.

The beautiful game: Coaches and players of the Africa United FC Youth Training Centre under-10 advanced-level group bring it in for a cheer at the end of a training session in Moody Park last week PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

For newcomers, he says, the sport is a source of unity, bringing together members of a diverse African community and helping

them connect to their new country. “Everybody, we’re all coming from different countries, different is-

sues that brought us here,” Mirembe says. “Some come as refugees; some come as skilled workers.Whichever way you come in, when

you get on that field, everybody’s a friend. Soccer breaks that barrier.” When Mirembe arrived Continued on page 34

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Building a community Continued from page 33 in Canada from Uganda 15 years ago, however, there was no Africa United FC United. The club was started five years ago by the Surreyheadquartered African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association, which has put on an all-Africa soccer tournament for 21 years. (This year’s tournament, featuring 28 youth and adult teams representing a host of African nations, runs Aug. 7 to 9 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex East.) When Mirembe came to Canada, the association focused mostly on the annual tournament and connecting newcomers to the different soccer clubs in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. The African community didn’t have the numbers then to form its own club, Mirembe says, but that has changed over the years, and Africa United FC now gives him and others from the continent a chance to play with members of their own community outside of the annual tournament. “I’ve enjoyed that because I’ve got a platform to showcase my talent with my brothers,” Mirembe says. His three sons now have

the same opportunity, thanks to their dad. Three years ago he started Africa United FC’s youth program. “We started with about 12 kids, and half of those were my kids’ friends,” Mirembe says, laughing. “They started inviting their friends from school, and, before you know it, last year we had about 80 kids, and then this year it just blew up.We doubled the numbers.”

Now they’re like live butterﬂies.

He chose New West, he said, partly because he lives here and partly because of the city’s burgeoning African community. “Being in New West, you don’t walk more than five minutes before you see an African person,” he says. “You know how the East Indians populate Surrey? … New West, I would say, is African in terms of immigration.” But kids don’t have to be African to play with Africa United.

About 95 per cent of the youth training centre’s participants this summer are immigrants, according to Mirembe, but their families are from places like Afghanistan and Asia, as well as Africa. Through soccer, Mirembe says, he has seen them gain confidence and vital communication skills. “When we started in April, there were maybe five kids that could not even say ‘hello,’” he says. “They would come in; they were very shy. But now they’re like live butterflies.” One draw for newcomer parents struggling to make ends meet is the cost. For two months of training and games, as well as a training jersey and team jacket, parents pay just $30 per child, thanks to Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program, which donates $100 per player to the program. Kids don’t have to have all kinds of soccer skills and experience before they join either. “Some of them have never kicked a ball in their lives and some of them just want to play but they don’t have the capacity to afford the clubs,” Mirembe says. “It’s a community program, so Continued on page 36

Footy time: Players, parents and coaches gather for an Africa United FC youth training centre session at Moody Park last week. The program runs from April to August. PHOTOS CORNELIA NAYLOR

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muntiy organizations and services. Check out www. nwpl.ca and follow the link at the top of the page for Resources. The library also offers a wide range of events and programs that can be helpful to newcomers. Among some of the offerings:

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Wednesday and Thursday of the month, these classes give people a chance to prepare for the Canadian citizenship test for free. They’re sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s Settlement Program, and they run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up at the library at 604-5274667 or MOSAIC at 604438-8214.

! Conversation circles: The library offers free dropin conversation circles, cosponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Make new friends while practising English in these weekly hour-long sessions. Fridays have women-only sessions at 10 a.m., and Saturday sessions are for everyone at 10:30 a.m. See www. nwpl.ca for more details.

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New Westminster is home to a host of resources for new immigrants. The Record has compiled a short list of local organizations that have one main goal – to make the transition into Canadian society as easy as possible. It can be overwhelming to figure out how a new society works, but don’t worry; there’s help.Whether it’s learning the English language or putting together a resume, newcomers don’t have to look far for help. Here are a few places to get you started:

If you haven’t already discovered it, the New Westminster Public Library is an excellent central resource for anyone looking for help transitioning to life in the community. The library’s website offers a host of online resources, including English as a second language learning, Canadian citizenship and information about com-

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One newcomer’s success story: Meet Sviatlana Turban Sviatlana Turban of Belarus is a resident in family medicine at the University of British Columbia. She found her way into her Canadian career thanks to the Douglas College Skills Connect for Immigrants program. Here is her story. ! Being one of the internationally trained physicians matched into a University of B.C. family practice residency position, I want to share my successful journey. I was trained as a medical doctor in Belarus and came to Canada with my husband and daughter in 2010. I began nursing school one month after arriving, and quickly encountered the fascinating and challenging world of family medicine in Canada. I became fluent in English and spent the next year studying for medical licensing exams while working as a licensed practical nurse. I am also an active volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of B.C., at my daughter’s school and with the

Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. Last summer I volunteered at the Aboriginal Health Conference in Vancouver. I have been able to work with great doctors, strengthening my desire to become a family doctor in B.C. I was fortunate to have participated in the Douglas College Skills Connect for Immigrants program from 2010 to 2012. Sponsored by the B.C. government, Skills Connect offers finan-

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Continued from page 34 we’ve got people that play at the highest level and we’ve got kids at the beginner level. Everybody that comes in we try to accommodate them depending on their level.” With rapid expansion over three years, the program is bursting at the seams and could use more community support, according to its founder. Moody Park and the grass fields by Mercer Stadium, which his club has been using for free, can’t accommodate any more growth, and the program has had to turn families away this year.

In order to meet demand, Mirembe says, the practice sessions will have to move to a larger venue next year, possibly in Queen’s Park, but those fields aren’t free. It’s a cause worth supporting, according to Mirembe. Running in the spring and summer as it does, the program gives kids something to do when school’s out and other clubs have shut down for the season, he says. “If you don’t get them engaged, they’re going to go smoke and do all these stupid things,” Mirembe says. For more information, visit www.acsca.net.

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Last month, I talked about setting up and maintaining a company. Compared to a sole proprietorship or partnership, a company costs more to set up and maintain. However, a company offers several advantages. This month and next month, I will talk about them. STEPHEN GRAF First, shareholders enjoy limited liability: you are not liable for your company’s debts once you have fully paid for your shares. Unless you have given a personal guarantee, you do not risk losing your personal assets if your company fails. Limited liability also protects you when your company becomes liable for wrongful acts. Second, setting up a company might make it easier for you to raise capital. To raise capital, your company may either sell shares with different features or borrow. To a lender, your company might look more credible than a sole proprietorship or partnership. Third, as a shareholder, you can make your shares easier to transfer than a partnership interest. This column is legal information, not legal advice. If you or someone you know wants to set up a company, please contact me.

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We do many things out of habit (because that’s the way we’ve always done it) or convention (because that’s what everyone else does): how we relate to family and friends, our routines at school or work, where we shop, what we eat, what we do for exercise, and how we travel from place to place. We get into a groove and it becomes our norm. Without question, we perform these activities in our habitual manner even if there are better ways of doing them. Our habits resist change. It takes conscious practice to create a new groove, but with effort over time, we can settle into new and positive routines. But it all starts with a moment of reflection and a fresh perspective. Is this the best way to act? Does it reflect my values and bring me closer to my goals? Or is it wasteful or harmful to myself or others? When we see our routines in a new light and recognize a better way to live our lives, we can be energized to practice new habits. How do you approach your own health? How do you use the health-care system? Who is responsible for most of your care? Although most of us would endorse the concepts of preventive and proactive 9

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care, both patients and providers tend to act reactively. Reactive care includes going to a clinic or the emergency department for an acute problem, such as an infection, heart attack or stroke. It includes seeking care when chronic conditions have deteriorated to the point that you can no longer manage at home. We certainly need urgent and emergency care for acute and unexpected crises, but this shouldn’t be all of your health care. Just as health is not defined as the absence of illness, health care is not simply the treatment of disease. If your personal approach to health is episodic and reactive, you won’t be able to maintain wellness. You’re more likely to suffer from the complications of chronic health conditions and require hospital care sooner rather than later. While acute care is episodic and reactive, the alternative is planned and proactive care. You are in the driver’s seat and you are responsible for the daily activities that maintain good health. These include the four foundations of self-care: healthy eating, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and healthy relationships.

You need to know your risks for health conditions based on your age, gender and family history; what you can do to prevent them, and what tests you need for early detection. If you are diagnosed with a chronic condition, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic lung or heart disease, you need to know how to self-monitor your condition, take medication appropriately and how to work with your health-care providers. One essential key to proactive health care is a family doctor who works with you over time, knows your family and health history, understands where you are and what’s important to you, and partners with you in treating disease in the context of your whole life. If you don’t already know the answers, the next time you see your family doctor ask, “Considering my age and family history, what should I be doing to maintain the best health? Am I due for any screening tests? What activities will prevent illness and promote health?” Dr. DavidicusWong is a family physician.You can read more about achieving your positive potential in health at davidicuswong.wordpress.com. For more about self-care, see divisionsbc.ca/burnaby.

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Get ready for riverside fun at Quayside festival Theresa McManus

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The Quayside Boardwalk Festival and Sale returns to New Westminster’s waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 22. The ninth annual event features vendors selling new and used items, four live music stages, displays, food, a kids’ zone, a charity raffle, a pet zone and more. “We are energized with the number of tables already registered and the new performances we have lined up this year – but we have room for more,” said James Crosty, the Quayside Community Board’s special events organizer. Event organizers are taking applications for tables, vendors, street entertainment and sponsors until Aug. 7.The Quayside Community Board estimates the event will attract about 10,000 treasure hunters and feature more than 200 vendor tables laden with finds of every kind. Anyone wishing to rent space can find an applica-

tion form at quaysideboard. com and forms can be delivered to 239 Sixth St. between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. People who are interested in sponsoring the event can call 604-522-6677 or visit quaysideboard.com and download the application. Along with giving folks a chance to declutter and keep items out of the landfill, the Quayside Boardwalk Festival and Sale raises funds for local charities. SAPPERTON HALL HAS IT ALL The Sapperton Pensioners Hall is getting spruced up – and the timing couldn’t be better. The hall is having its exterior repainted after many years.While the windows, trim, doors and exterior get repainted, new yellow strips and reflective glass beads are also being added to the stairs to make them safer for seniors. But it’s not only seniors who are making use of the little hall on Keary Street in New Westminster. Vic Leach, a member of the association, tells the Record

the hall is being used by a range of groups including board gamers, weddings, the posAbilities’ monthly coffee club, developer’s open houses and all kinds of dance groups. Everyone is invited to attend a performance by the 32-member Langedorfer Mandolin Orchestra from Langendorf Germany, which will begin its B.C. tour at the hall on Sunday, Aug. 23.The show is at 2 p.m. and tickets are $10. “There are dances every Friday night with Royal City Swing from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, except the second Friday which is also their Blues Night with dancing until 12:45 a.m.,” Leach said in an email to the Record. A new group will be hitting the dance floor in September, when the Swing and Country Club will have dances every Wednesday night (except the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 7 to 10:45 p.m. Anyone interested in these dances can contact Byron Starr at 778-709-8880 or byronstarr@telus.net.

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The Sapperton Pensioners Hall is also awaiting confirmation whether local politicos will be venturing to the hall in September. “We may even have city council coming here. On Sept. 28 they may have their meeting here,” said Leach, noting some renovations may be taking place at city

hall. “It should be fun.” SAVE THE DATE Saturday, Aug. 8: Celebrate Irving House’s 150th birthday from 12 to 5 p.m. at 302 Royal Ave.The celebration includes tours on the hour (covering topics like conservation, social engagements and gen-

eral history); old-fashioned lawn games; family-friendly crafts, historic costume photo booth, sweet treats. Admission is by donation. Do you have an item for Around Town? Send ideas to Theresa, tmcmanus@new westrecord.ca, or find her on Twitter, @TheresaMcManus.

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LGBTQ reading list helps celebrate Pride Nick Rowlands

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Get ready for Pride 2015 at the New Westminster Public Library. Pride 2015 events are happening across the Lower Mainland in July and August with New Westminster celebrating Pride Week from Aug. 8 to 15. Look out for the library’s Pride 2015 reading (and watching) list.This year’s list is chock-full of new and classic LGBTQ books, magazines and DVDs. Check it out online at nwpl. ca or pick one up the next time you visit the library. With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, 2015 is a monumental year for international LGBTQ rights. Interested in learning more about the LGBTQ rights movement? Check

out Lillian Faderman’s new history of lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and queer rights, The Gay Revolution:The Story of The Struggle. For something a little closer to home, try Gay Marriage:The Story of a Canadian Revolution by Sylvain Larocque. Looking for some lighter summer reading to enjoy in the sun? Try Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932, by Francine Prose, the fictionalized story of Lou Villars, a racecar driving, crossdressing lesbian in 1930s Paris. Or follow the story of the most beloved transgendered landlady in The Days of Anna Madrigal, the latest installment of the Tales of the City series by Armistead Maupin. Escape the summer heat with a good movie. Love is Strange, starring John Lith-

gow and Alfred Molina, tells the story of a couple’s enduring love in the face of financial and family challenges. Or check out To be Takei, the funny, heartfelt documentary about the life and career of actor and Internet sensation George Takei. The library has something for all ages during Pride. Look out for the award-winning teen novel I’ll GiveYou the Sun by Jandy Nelson. Or, for the younger crowd, check out Red, the story of a confused, mislabelled crayon, by Michael Hall. Whatever your interest, the New Westminster Public Library has something to offer as we get ready for Pride 2015.

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