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SURREY — Surrey has made changes to its sign bylaw in an effort to create a more beautiful city. Surrey Coun. Bruce Hayne said amendments to the Surrey Sign By-Law No. 13656 were approved by council late last year, and the city is now looking to

educate businesses before it starts handing out tickets. The changes are intended to reduce red tape and to enhance the city’s streetscapes. Most of the amendments deal with unsightliness, Hayne said. “So, flags, banners, bouncing gorillas, all of that stuff. And then multiple signs in windows, for instance, covering up almost the entire window of a premise, we’ve

reduced the percentage of windows that can be covered by signage, we’ve reduced the number of second-storey signs on a building and so on, just to try to reduce sign clutter in the city.” Hayne said sandwich boards, for example, are not allowed on public property. see SIGN BYLAW › page 3

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SURREY — The City of Surrey was presented with a national award for its “Rethink Waste” collection program. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) awarded the city with the Sustainable Communities Award during the 2014 FCM meeting, held on Prince Edward Island earlier this month. Coun. Bruce Hayne accepted the award on behalf of the city. Surrey’s waste collection program was launched in Oct. 2012 and met its 2015 goal of 70 per cent regional waste diversion a few months later. It involves a curbside organics collection system and a fleet of compressed natural gas waste collection trucks. Mayor Dianne Watts said the award highlights the city’s commitment to future growth and sustainability as outlined in the 50-year Sustainability Charter. “Surrey is expected to grow to over 750,000 residents in the next two decades, which means we need to plan for this growth,” she said. “We eagerly anticipate the completion of the Bio-Fuel Facility next year, making Surrey home to the only fully integrated, closed-loop waste management system in North America.” The FCM Sustainable Communities Award recognizes innovation in municipalities across Canada.

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What you need to know about the Trans Mountain Expansion Project After nearly two years of conversations, studies and planning, Trans Mountain filed a Facilities Application with the National Energy Board (NEB) in December 2013 for its proposed $5.4 billion expansion project. Respectful and authentic dialogue begins with transparency and a common understanding of the facts. As we move forward in the regulatory process, we are committed to making sure that people have access to the facts about our proposal and the process. The following is aimed at correcting misinformation being spread by individuals and groups in your community. CLAIM

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Land will be expropriated; people will lose their homes.

The route for the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project has already been determined.

REALITY Trans Mountain does not have the right to expropriate land. We have established and maintained relationships for the last 60 years with 2,200 landowners, as well as with neighbours and communities along the pipeline corridor. Our goal is to treat all landowners fairly and equitably. In the unlikely event that we cannot reach an agreement with a landowner, the NEB can grant right of entry to allow us to build and maintain the pipeline, but not to expropriate or take away any land or homes from owners.

CLAIM The opportunity for public input into the project is limited.

REALITY In our Facilities Application, we’ve identified a proposed pipeline corridor, and in some cases an alternative. These corridors are wider than what the permanent right-of-way will be. They provide the flexibility to respond to stakeholder input or to place the pipe so as to minimize local community or environmental impacts. A final right-of-way will be determined only after regulatory approval and during the detailed design phase. It is important to note that 73 per cent of the proposed expanded pipeline will follow the existing right-of-way where the Trans Mountain pipeline has been operating safely for 60 years. An additional 17 per cent of the proposed expansion will follow existing utility corridors and only the remaining 10 per cent would require greenfield right-of-way.

REALITY To date, we’ve engaged with thousands of individuals through 63 open houses and workshops along the pipeline and marine corridors and hundreds of meetings between project team members and stakeholder groups. Our work continues, with opportunities for continued dialogue throughout the process. The NEB will hold a public hearing on the Application before it makes a decision, allowing people or groups who have been granted permission to participate by the NEB a chance to raise issues, present evidence, test evidence and provide their input.

We want to ensure that no voice goes unheard and no concern goes unaddressed. If you hear more claims that you’d like us to address, please send them to us. Please visit our website or contact us if you have questions or would like to learn more about the proposed project.

CLAIM Property values near the pipeline have already declined and will continue to drop. REALITY Along our existing pipeline route, which has been in place for 60 years, there is no measurable difference between properties with or without an easement. However, we appreciate that land devaluation is a concern. Looking ahead to the new pipeline, companies are required by the NEB act to compensate landowners for any new easement and pay for any impacts or inconvenience associated with the new pipeline. Included within the determination of compensation is any change in the value of the property before and after the pipeline is built.

For more information about the regulatory process and how to get involved, go to the NEB website at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion.

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Former mayor dies CHILLIWACK — Mounties suspect 1970s Surrey mayor Ed McKitka suffered from some kind of medical condition before his jeep went off Highway 1 near the Vedder Canal on Feb. 4. McKitka, 75, died in the single vehicle crash. Cpl. Robert McDonald, of the Lower Mainland District Traffic Service, said the RCMP is waiting for a coroner’s report that’s expected to shed light on what caused McKitka’s eastbound vehicle to go off road, down an embankment and into a shallow ditch. McKitka served for nine years on Surrey municipal council and was mayor for one term before being defeated by Bill Vogel, in November 1977, for the mayor’s chair.

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Scam warning issued DELTA — Delta Police have received six reports of fraud where criminals pretending to be police officers call up potential victims asking for cash in exchange for making a supposed warrant for their arrest go away. The scammers tell people they have outstanding warrants for unpaid debt, missed jury duty or some minor infraction, and that a fine is due. Sgt. Sarah Swallow said people who get this kind of call should ask for the alleged officer’s badge number and name and then call the police department for verification.

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Correction A story in our Thursday edition of the Now incorrectly stated the City of White Rock had banned medicinal marijuana distribution and production. In fact, White Rock council has deferred its decision on the matter until the next council meeting. The Now apologizes for any confusion this may have caused readers.

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Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts presents former prime ministers Julia Gillard (Australia), right, and Ehud Barak (Israel) with gifts at the conclusion of Thursday’s 2014 Surrey Regional Economic Summit at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. To read full story, visit us online or scan photo with Layar. (Photo: GORD GOBLE)

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“They can’t be on sidewalks, they have to be on the proponent’s property,” Hayne said. “So mostly it’s a beautification issue for the city. And a lot of the signs were illegal before, but we’ve sort of clarified things more and made things more clear in the bylaw.” When asked if the bylaw will target “ugly” signs, Hayne said yes. “That is more discretionary with the planning department and that’s where it becomes a little tricky because to one planner something’s ugly and to somebody else it’s not…. There’s got to be discretion there.” Hayne said Whistler Village is an example of attractive, fair signage. “You walk around the village and everybody has very, very controlled signage. It’s elegant, there’s not a single business you can’t find and everybody’s on a level playing field.” And that’s what he wants to see in Surrey. To get there, Hayne said the city plans to zero in on problematic business sectors.

“Real estate is a big one for us. Gas stations and convenience stores are a big one for us. Some of the retail, like the furniture industry, is another one for us. And home-based businesses where people are putting up massive signs on houses and things like that in residential areas. There’s no problem having a home-based business, but you can’t take the entire upper floor of your home and wrap it with a thing that says accounting. That’s just not fair to your neighbours.” While the main focus is on business sectors, Hayne said there are some geographical spots the city will focus on, such as sections of 128th Street and Scott Road. But before the city begins handing out tickets, it will be rolling out an education campaign, Hayne said. “We want to get the word out to the business community. So we’re doing some brochures and a video to go on our website and things like that, to support it, just so the business community understands the new bylaw is here and in place, and that there are new rules and regulations,” Hayne said. “At first, we’re going to try to do things in a

communicative and co-operative style, but if there’s still persistent violations then we’ll start to crack down.” Hayne went on to say that signs are not the city’s most pressing issue right now. “But I think it’s something that needed to be addressed,” he added. “It just goes to the whole beautification of the city and it’s just one of the things we can be doing.” Last year, in an effort to clean up Scott Road, Delta council barred certain businesses from its side of the street. Porn stores, cash for gold shops, chequecashing centres, dating and escort services, gun shops, massage parlours, pawnshops, private smoking clubs and tattoo parlours were all banned from hanging out their shingle along the Delta side of Scott Road. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said at the time that Surrey’s side of the road could also use a facelift. “I’m not impressed with the Surrey side of Scott Road,” Jackson said last April. “It’s like a forgotten part of Surrey.” Visit surrey.ca to find the amended bylaw.

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SURREY — Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus will host a public conversation on the region’s transit system during an open house on Thursday. All are welcome to join the discussion on Surrey’s transit needs and the upcoming referendum. Called City Conversations, it starts at 5:45 p.m., in room 3270. “Transportation is an issue that is top of mind for this region, and the goal of City Conversations is to encourage public

participation,” program director Michael Alexander said. SFU’s city program director Gordon Price will be a featured presenter. He has worked with the City of Surrey in developing its annual Transportation Lecture Program, which allows citizens, professionals and stakeholders the chance to learn about issues with transportation and to engage with those managing transport in the region. Samantha Lego

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timing. “We are negotiating and we haven’t “This last case really started in 2002, seen an offer yet from the teachers’ so the courts take their time as they union, so once we get that we can start need to do to come to the to negotiate in earnest. right decisions and see “All of the agreements how long it takes,” she need to be fair to the public said. “There’s a strong sector employees we’re case to be made for work negotiating with but also government has done. affordable for taxpayers We’re willing to put because ultimately all the forward all the arguments wages paid by government we need to to make sure are paid by people who pay students, children are their taxes every single year at the centre of every in this province.” Christy Clark decision we make with If the districts are forced education.” to adhere to the 2002 classroom size And Clark said that at the end of the language, it could cost the Surrey day, her government’s position is that school district alone more than $40 this is all for the students. million in new hires and classroom “One of the reasons we’re in court splitting. Clark also touched on the recent stay is because we need to protect the interests of students,” she said. of proceedings decision in the appeal “The problem we’ve had over the of a Supreme Court ruling that said years with education is that many the province had violated the charter of rights when it stripped the provision governments of many political stripes, the adults on each side of the table from the teachers’ contracts in 2002. forget that we’re doing this for the Asked about when that might be children.” resolved, Clark said the government was not in control of the courts and cpoon@thenownewspaper.com

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We want to hear from you! Attend The Corporation of Delta’s upcoming North Delta Area Plan Open House, where we will present the updated draft Area Plan and seek your feedback on this final phase of public input before the plan is presented to Council for consideration. The Open House will be held:

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Location: Sungod Recreation Centre Gymnasium 7815 – 112 Street, North Delta

 View display boards summarizing the proposed key policy ideas and land use designations for the draft North Delta Area Plan  Discuss questions and comments with Delta staff  Complete a comment form

Where can I find more information? Visit Delta’s website at www.delta.ca/northdelta for more information on the process and next steps as we move to finalize our vision for the future of North Delta.A draft of the North Delta Area Plan will be available on the website on March 8, 2014.

North Delta Area Plan: Key Ideas Revitalize Scott Road

Focus growth in high density mixed commercial and residential nodes (buildings up to 32 storeys) Create pedestrian friendly environments along Scott Road Plan for rapid transit in the longer term

Encourage medium density mixed commercial and residential in smaller scale nodes at 64 Avenue and 84 Avenue (buildings up to 5 storeys)

Maintain Focus on Nordel Social Heart

Focus community recreational amenities and services as well as a range of housing choices in the pedestrian oriented Nordel Social Heart

Focus Improvements on Key Streets

Allow for townhouse development and smaller single family lots on 84 Avenue Make improvements to 84 Avenue sidewalks and bicycle lanes to connect the neighbourhoods at Sunstone to the Social Heart and the Scott Road Corridor.

Encourage townhouse redevelopment along 72 Avenue, reducing the number of driveways to improve the pedestrian environment and traffic flow.

Improve sidewalk connections and add bicycle lanes to 112 Street

Allow for Neighbourhood Rejuvenation

Rejuvenate older neighbourhoods with single family infill development (smaller lots)

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Protect Natural Areas Protect the many natural areas in the community including Watershed Park, the Delta Nature Reserve and the numerous ravines (areas shown shaded in green)

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Crooks favouring pharmacies SURREY — Surrey robbers have been targeting pharmacies throughout the city, over the past few weeks. “In each of the robberies a weapon is produced, but not used,” Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet said. No injuries have been reported, so far. “There are various descriptions of the suspects and investigators are looking at the possibility of these crimes being related to one group.” Police ask anyone with information to contact the Surrey RCMP robbery section at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. In the meantime, police say that in the event of a robbery, clerks shouldn’t make sudden movements, argue with the robber or assume he or she isn’t armed. “Try to pay close attention to what the robber looks like,” Paquet advises. “Don’t stare, just observe. Only activate a panic alarm if it is safe to do so. Don’t be a hero.”

We want to hear from you! The Corporation of delta invites you to attend the upcoming north delta engineering projects open House, where we will present the following two projects: • 112 Street and 80 Avenue Two-Lane Roundabout • North Delta Ravines Integrated Stormwater Management Plan Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (drop-in format) Location: Sungod Recreation Centre Gymnasium 7815 - 112 Street, North Delta

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Tax scam making rounds SURREY — As if paying taxes wasn’t enough of a pain. Police are now warning people about a scam that targets taxpayers during tax season. It’s gathering momentum, they say. The telephone scam involves a man and woman claiming to work for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). They tell their victims they’re in charge of collecting back taxes and threaten them with imprisonment if they don’t pay up, either through a money order or gift cards, to cover their debt. Police advise people to contact the CRA for clarification, if they’re not sure whom they’re talking to.

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Trailer flips, blocks Surrey road SURREY — Surrey RCMP suspect speeding was a factor in a crash on Pacific Highway that saw a loaded tractor trailer flip onto its side. The two people in the vehicle were taken to hospital with minor injuries. It happened at 3:40 a.m. Friday, on 176th Street near 104th Avenue. The truck was heading north when it overturned, hitting the centre divider and pushing it into the southbound lanes. When the truck finally came to rest, it was on its side and blocked both northbound lanes. The Surrey RCMP, firefighters and paramedics attended the scene after receiving several 911 calls. Police are asking witnesses to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.

The meeting will run concurrently with the north delta area plan open House. Where can I find more information? visit delta’s website at www.delta.ca for more information regarding these projects. We welcome and encourage input on these projects and look forward to hearing feedback at the meeting. For residents that are unable to attend, please submit comments by Friday, march 21, 2014 by fax at 604-946-7492, email at engineering@delta.ca, or in person to the engineering department at delta municipal Hall.

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he B.C. version of The NeverEnding Story has resumed playing and it’s not clear that it will ever actually stop. I’m referring, of course, to the pseudo-comic soap opera that stars the B.C. Teachers Federation and the B.C. Liberal government. I hammered the government in this space a few weeks back for its heavyhanded and inept attempts to arbitrarily strip language from the BCTF collective agreement. It has lost twice in court on that issue but it’s still fighting, likely all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada. The government needs to quit scheming to outfox the BCTF, and get down to real negotiations that will inevitably involve a significant increase in funding for the K-

12 education system to address important issues such as class composition (often involving children designated with special needs). But just when things were looking up for the BCTF, leave it to the union to again engage in some puzzling behaviour. After the government made an opening offer in its round of negotiations for a new contract with the BCTF, the union opted to abruptly announce it will hold a strike vote without presenting its own detailed counter-offer. Now, strike votes are a perfectly legitimate and well-used part of labour relations strategy. But holding one before any actual detailed negotiations occur seems odd, to say the least. The BCTF leadership has taken pains to say that even armed with a strong strike vote mandate, the union will not take job action that has any negative impact on the classroom and students. This leaves one to wonder how, then, a strike vote puts any kind of pressure on the government at the negotiating table. The sudden emphasis on holding a strike vote

may be designed to deflect attention from an issue that the BCTF is vulnerable on. That would be its pitch for a wage increase, which in past contract talks seem to have come from a different planet. For example, there was the 34 per cent hike the BCTF asked for back in 2001, within days of the 9/11 attacks. There was a $2 billion package presented a few years ago, which included lengthy paid leave provisions for the death of a friend (but not a Facebook friend, as the joke went at the time). The government’s chief negotiator, Peter Cameron, says the union has dropped hints in negotiations that an “extreme” wage demand lurks in the future. BCTF president Jim Iker says his team have presented a salary “provision” without any

actual numbers contained in it (huh?). The BCTF says the government’s opening offer of 6.5 per cent over five years is “unreasonable, unfair and provocative” even though other public sector unions seem fine with those kinds of numbers, having settled their own contracts recently. Given the BCTF’s oft-quoted demand that its members be paid at a level equal to the top paid teachers in other provinces, I’m betting the union’s wage demand will be in the double-digits, and if it is, it will be seen as coming from la-la land. But wage increases and bizarre strike votes aside, the BCTF does hold the higher ground on the more serious issues of class size and class composition. The

courts have ruled repeatedly in its favour, although the courts have also noted these issues are the subject of negotiations with the government. The B.C. Liberals have presented counterarguments that, even with current class size and composition averages, the graduation rates for all kinds of categories of students – including aboriginal and special needs – have increased considerably in the last decade. The government keeps referring to “average” class size and special needs numbers that seem relatively low but they mask the fact that there can be many, many instances where the numbers are well above the average. It is the teachers in those situations that I hear from

the most, who describe such things as trying to teach chaotic grade four classes with 30 nine-year-olds, many of them with serious but undiagnosed behavior problems. Or an apprenticeship Math 10 class where half of the 29 students have an “individual education plan” because of behavior or psychological issues. Or shop classes, where too many kids are working on dangerous or ancient equipment. Unfortunately, The NeverEnding Story does little to help them. The soap opera will just play on and on, with the two key players fumbling their way along, with no resolution in sight. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca

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Is such opulence really necessary for a city hall? The Editor, Re: The Now’s coverage of Surrey’s new city hall. I wandered into Surrey’s new city hall, quite by accident, and was simply blown away by the opulence of a structure erected to house our city civil service staff. To say I was outraged at this over-the-top structure built on the taxpayers’ dime would be a gross understatement. Surely our civic governance people have truly moved to another universe in their thinking. Do we need this $97-million structure (bet the final numbers are significantly higher) to house civil servants to conduct business of the city? You bet not. The three articles you recently published are very informative and your reporter Jacob Zinn should be commended for making sure that we, the uninformed masses, are actually getting realistic information about what can surely be viewed as government waste of taxpayers’ money. Some of the comments attributed to the mayor are mind-boggling and I believe designed to cause confusion. Counting money not yet committed – like the rental from the old city hall or saying construction of a city hall in this location has drawn $3 billion in private sector investment – is absurd. Private sector investment is drawn by monetary incentives and favourable zonings created by the city. Why would private sector investment care if there is a city hall near their development? It does not create any kind of value to the developer at all. The city says the taxpayer will not pay a dime of the financing costs of some $48 million. It says this money will come

from revenue generated by private sector investment. I say that money should have gone into general revenue and been spent on crime reduction, infrastructure, homeless shelters, low-cost housing, etc. Paying interest for this over-the-top building is simply a waste. Seems to me we were originally told the new digs would cost in the mid $50-million range. Then we’re told that figure was the result of deducting the money the provincial government was going to pay for a 10-year lease on the old city hall, which never came to fruition. At the end of the day, I believe many taxpayers of this city are beginning to feel like mushrooms (remember how mushrooms are nourished?) I think we are all being kept in the dark about a lot of issues at city hall. This is exactly what happens when there is singleparty governance – there are no voices of opposition keeping the taxpayer informed. Remember – elections are coming this fall and I hope many voters will think long and hard before marking their ballots. Andrew Johnston, Surrey

Overzealous ticketing at schools is ridiculous The Editor, I am a parent. Like many other parents, my children go to school. Like many other parents, I drive my kids to school because we live too far to walk. Like many other parents, I scramble every morning to find

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sufficient and legal places to park. And like many other parents, I recently got a ticket for apparently parking incorrectly where there was no signage that said otherwise – somewhere I, and many others, have been parking for 10 months straight. Yet I got a ticket the other day, along with 12 others. I had been warned that there was an overzealous, outsourced parking enforcer. I had been warned that he sits and waits for the 10 minutes that parents come every morning and afternoon. He is well-known in our little parental community. Just the other day, a parent said this same parking enforcer gave him a ticket while he was sitting in his car – with it still on – just having arrived. So, City of Surrey engineering and parking bylaw departments – when are you going to smarten up and start building schools and neighbourhoods that actually reflect the amount of traffic they actually get? When are you going to build schools that actually have parking areas that reflect the growing number of students flooding in twice a day? When are you going to provide adequate signage so that people aren’t ticketed when it is unclear what the correct procedure is? And when are you going to employ competent city bylaw officers who would take into consideration the whole situation rather than outsource to a company that obviously uses a quota system to get as many tickets out as possible? Signed, an annoyed parent who is going to be fighting a really stupid ticket from an overzealous, outsourced parking enforcer. Jessica Leslie, Surrey

Mental health issues hit whole community The Editor, Recent stories of violent crime in the media have not only left local communities shaken – it has led to a focus in public conversations on how individuals suffering serious mental illness and substance use issues are making our communities unsafe. Individuals suffering serious mental illness and substance use issues continue to be misunderstood and marginalized. People who suffer from serious mental illness and struggle with substance use issues generally do not commit crime. Only a small part of this population exhibit violent behaviour; however, it is this population that often gets highlighted in the media. The fact is that about one in five people experience a mental disorder or substance use problem in their lifetime. Unfortunately, the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use often prevents those who have early onset challenges from getting the help they need and preventing a more serious health issue from developing. It is time to recognize that mental illness and substance use is not just something that happens to “them.” Mental health and substance use issues impact our coworkers, our families, our friends and our children. We need to continue to have conversations about mental illness and substance use, but in a way that emphasizes rehabilitation and recovery, not the stigma. Andy Libbiter, Fraser Health

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Rent bank a source of housing help Sources program given a $42,794 boost by Coldest Night of the Year event last month SEE VIDEO OF SOURCES RENT BANK Jacob Zinn

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CEDAR HILLS — Patricia Stewart, a single mother of two who also attends Douglas College and works two jobs, was in a bind. Stewart had received retroactive pay for six months of child tax credit, not knowing that would reduce the amount of welfare she would receive. She only found that out after using the tax credit to purchase a vehicle, which made her realize that she would be short on rent. “I was frantically calling all these different places looking for help,” she recalled. “I didn’t realize the welfare was going to take, like, all the money back that they helped me out with because I wasn’t getting child tax.” After making numerous phone calls, Stewart was referred to the Sources Rent Bank, a program that offers short-term funding to families and individuals at risk of eviction, as well as financial management services. “It’s always for rental arrears, utility arrears, first month’s rent and damage deposits,” said Judy Peterson, team leader of the Sources Rent Bank, of the funding model. “We keep the heat on and

we keep the roof over their head.” The rent bank – one of the first in B.C. – is funded by donations and by users repaying their loans, as well as money from the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society, United Way, Vancouver Foundation, Envision Financial and Vancity. Loans are repaid over a twoyear period with a four-per-cent interest rate. However, upon repayment and attending two financial literacy workshops, borrowers will be reimbursed the interest. “We’ve given out 176 loans, but that represents over 400 people with secure housing,” said Peterson, noting that the rent bank this week marked its fourth anniversary; it first opened on March 1, 2010. But Peterson said that until a few weeks ago, Sources questioned where it would get the funds to help others with their rent this year. “Last year, there was so much need that we had given out our total loans by about May or June,” she said. On Feb. 22, Sources hosted the White Rock edition of the Coldest Night of the Year, a two-, fiveand 10-kilometre walk to raise money to prevent homelessness. Organizers set a fundraising goal of $25,000, with all money pledged to go to Sources, but they ended up getting a lot more than what they asked for. In total, the event raised $42,794. “We were just delighted,” said

Patricia Stewart, pictured with her eldest son Griffin, uses the Sources Rent Bank to help pay the rent on their home, in the Cedar Hills area of Surrey. Stewart is a single mom who works two jobs while also attending Douglas College. (Photo: JACOB ZINN)

It’s always for rental arrears, utility arrears, first month’s rent and damage deposits. We keep the heat on and we keep the roof over their head.

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and wanting to help.” Peterson remains extremely thankful for the contributions from the community, and is looking forward to helping more low-income families handle their finances. “Homelessness prevention is financially, emotionally and health-wise less costly than providing people with shelters and things like that,” she said. “It’s a better service than providing it after the fact when people have lost their homes. “We’re just very, very grateful that the community supported us so we can start loaning again.”

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University has welcomes Chrissie Bowker as its new director of development. Bowker, a former publisher of the South Delta Leader Chrissie Bowker newspaper, will be accountable for the management of major giving programs, including overseeing program goals, implementing universitywide priorities and developing both shortand long-term fundraising strategies. She will also tackle special fundraising projects designed to expand KPU’s community outreach.

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Rhonda Buhler has been selected Caregiver of the Year by the Home Instead Senior Care franchise office serving White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen and Langley. Rhonda is being recognized for commitment and service to older adults in the area.

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The Surrey Board of Trade has appointed Kevin Falcon an honorary director. The former MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale will assist with special projects and provide advice on the Surrey Board of Trade’s advocacy initiatives and position papers. “I look forward to working together with them in building an economically stronger Surrey,” Falcon said in a statement. After he left politics, Falcon joined Anthem Properties as executive vicepresident in May 2013. Previous Surrey Board of Trade honorary directors include Wally Oppal, Jock Finlayson and Michael Levy. Submit your business news items by email to edit@thenownewspaper.com with “Business Notebook” in the subject line.

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COMMUNITY Events guide EDUCATION Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s fourth annual open house on Saturday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at KPU Surrey, 12666 72nd Ave. “With something for everyone – from flame blowing and a rocket launch, to mind-bending optical illusions, magic shows and henna tattoos – the event is designed to be an exciting showcase of various KPU opportunities, experiences and types of education.” More info at www. kpu.ca/openhouse. Global Community Open House to showcase SFU Surrey during annual event, on Thursday, March 6 from 4:40 to 8:30 p.m., featuring a slate of visual and interactive program displays and cultural performances that celebrate the community’s diversity. The event, which draws more than 3,000 visitors annually, will feature an array of hands-on exhibits in each of SFU’s eight faculties. Info: www.sfu. ca/surrey/openhouse.

BOOKS/LIT Rotary Club of White Rock’s 32nd Annual Book Sale runs from March 2 to 9 at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre (during shopping hours). “If you want to volunteer, go to www. whiterockrotary.org and click on the book.” At sale, books are $2 each or three for $5.

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Storytimes in French: Families can enjoy stories, rhymes and songs in French at the Newton Library on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. until March 26. All ages and language levels welcome, 13795 70th Ave., or call 604-598-7406. Daddy Storytimes (“Man in the Moon”) at City Centre Library: These storytimes are “a great way for male caregivers to establish a bond with a little one through rhymes, songs, simple stories,

fingerplays and puppets.” Sessions are for men only and babies (newborn to 24 months). Sessions at City Centre Library on Wednesdays until March 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 604-598-7426 to register. “Telling Our Stories” event at George Mackie Library on Wednesday, March 12, 6:308:30 p.m. “Multiple cultures and backgrounds are brought together to provide a brief and intimate glimpse into worlds and experiences that you might never otherwise discover. There will be time to mingle with the storytellers over coffee, tea and goodies. Free. Info: 604-594-8155.

TALENT CONTESTS Diamond in the Rock youth talent contest runs on Wednesday evenings, from March 5 to April 23, at Roadhouse Grille, 1781 King George Blvd., South Surrey, start time 7 p.m. Final concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. For more info, email Dennis Peterson at ed.peterson@shaw.ca or visit www. facebook.com/DITR2014.

BUSINESS Surrey Board of Trade invites nominations for the 2014 Board Director Election. “Directors are people who have a keen interest in creating a welcoming business climate in Surrey.” To complete a nomination, go to www.businessinsurrey.com/boardelection. Nomination deadline is March 28. Surrey RCMP boss Bill Fordy speaks at Surrey Board of Tradehosted luncheon on Wednesday, March 5 at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Admission: $45 + tax each or $270 + tax for a table of 6, via www.businessinsurrey.com or 604-581-7130. Surrey Board of Trade hosts third Business Fraud Awareness Dialogue on the morning of Thursday, March 6 at Eaglequest Golf Course (7778 152nd St., Surrey). “Hear from industry panel experts on what is happening now and how you can prevent unnecessary financial

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SALES/CRAFTS Surrey Seniors’ Bazaar is back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre. “Free mini-muffins and coffee can be had at the opening and the café will also be open with a St. Pat’s theme. Admission is free.” At 13458 107A Ave., Surrey, opposite Surrey Food Bank and near Gateway Skytrain. To book a $10 table call 604-598-5898 or 604-584-8861.

FORUMS Surrey RCMP Chief Supt. Bill Fordy speaks at a Surrey Board of Tradehosted luncheon on Wednesday, March 5. See listing under Business.

Heritage Family Days events at Historic Stewart Farm: On Saturday, March 8 from noon to 4 p.m. (admission by donation), drop in for “Classic Stories,” which will bring out the bookworm in all your family members. Historic Stewart Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Rd. in South Surrey. Info: 604-5926956, www.surrey.ca/heritage.

“Dying to Have a Conversation: Let’s Talk About End-of-Life Issues”: Forum presented by White Rock/Surrey Chapter of CARP – A New Vision of Aging for Canada, on Thursday, March 6 at White Rock Community Centre, 15254 Russell Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. April Lewis, B.C. Representative CARP, will moderate a panel consisting of: Dr. Jim Stephenson (Dying with Dignity), Dr. Will Johnston (Canadian Physicians for Life), Grace Pastine (B.C. Civil Liberties Association) and Dr. Margaret Cottle (palliative care physician). Q & A with audience will take place after presentations. Free admission, light refreshments. RSVP to Denice at 604-538-5778. Free underground parking at the community centre off Russell Avenue.

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Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting the annual “World Day of Prayer” service on Friday, March 7 at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome, at 11040 River Rd., North Delta.

“Gold Rush: Revisiting the Klondike” 19th annual fundraising gala hosted by Sources Community Resource Centres – “a fabulous evening of food, fun and dancing CountryWestern style,” on Saturday, April 5. Tickets are $125, www.sourcesbc. ca, 778-552-4538. “Paint the Town Red for ER” fundraising gala for Peace Arch Hospital & Community Health Foundation on Saturday, May 3 at Centennial Arena, White Rock, featuring live music, auction, emcee Christopher Gaze. Tickets and info: 604-535-4520, pahfoundation.ca.

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Students from around the region attended “Igniting A Spark,” a youth environmental symposium Friday, Feb. 21 at Seaquam Secondary in North Delta. and inspired students as they moved into an action-inquiry session where they planned sustainability campaigns for the year. The power of the conference was in its alternative approach to sustainability. Instead of a dry, classroom environment, students were empowered by hands-on activities that challenged them to make concrete plans for the near future. The energy in the air was almost palpable throughout the symposium. Students were engaged and enthusiastic as they were presented

with thought-provoking questions and presentations. Among the participants were prominent members of the community, including school district superintendent Dianne Turner, Mayor Lois Jackson and Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton, who were extremely impressed by the students’ innovation and initiative. This spirit of conservation will be sustained throughout the year as students post their progress online on DeltaLearns, a platform where they can connect, share and be inspired by the environmental ideas of their peers.

Young actors get musical with ‘Aladdin Jr.’ on White Rock stage The junior company of Surrey Youth Theatre Company (SYTCO) presents its production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. this weekend at White Rock Elementary. The show times are Saturday, March 8 at 5 and 7 p.m., and on Sunday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m., at 1273 Fir St.

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NORTH DELTA — Students from all over the Lower Mainland gathered here on Friday, Feb. 21 for “Igniting A Spark,” a youth environmental symposium aimed at sustainable action. The conference at Seaquam Secondary began with drummer Dennis Thomas from Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and was followed by an inspiring message from Maureen Jack LaCroix, co-founder of the Be the Change Earth Alliance, who spoke about student leadership roles for sustainability. During breakout sessions, students had a chance to share and be motivated by the environmental projects from other schools. Afterward, booths set up by organizations like Delta Streamkeepers, Emterra and Encorp revealed the extent of conservation issues present today. With these issues in mind, 2012 TedXKid speaker Veronika Bylicki shared her experiences of spearheading large-scale environmental initiatives

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VOLUNTEERING SALI’s Farm is a safe haven for at-risk children and animals to bond, learn and heal one another. “We need volunteers for two positions: working directly with a child, and help caring for our horse and donkeys. Training is provided.” For more information, volunteer sessions held at Ocean Park Library from 7-8 p.m. on March 27 and April 24 . RSVP at info@sali.ca. Urban Safari Rescue Society: ”Love animals and people? We are accepting volunteers interested in working with animals, who are interested in teaching the public about animals and the natural world, have good public speaking skills, have interests in the environment, like to work as a team. We offer many interesting and unusual volunteer opportunities for people with skills of all kinds with flexible hours and a fun, unique, team atmosphere.” Contact Sharon at 604 531-1100. Become a volunteer literacy or math tutor to help a child struggling to learn: Tutoring locations in Surrey and Langley,

extensive training provided. Info: 604-591-5156, www.ldafs.org. VOKRA Surrey branch is always looking for volunteers and foster homes for our cats awaiting adoption. Food, supplies and vet care for the foster cats are covered. Info: www.vokra.com/volunteer.

ACTIVITIES Toastmasters by the Sea meets every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at White Rock Library. Group invites people of all ages to join the club to improve communication skills. “Each person goes at their own pace and has the support of fellow members.” For more info, phone 604-536-2175. Seniors who play music are welcome to join in a free and informal get-together every Friday from 1-3 p.m. at Newton Seniors Centre. Centre membership required after third visit. Call Arnie, 604-5904256. Free ESL conversation program in North Delta: Do you want to practice your English in a friendly relaxed atmosphere? Drop in for “Conversation Circles” at George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St., on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., until March 27. “There will be guided weekly discussions and activities on everyday topics.” Bingo at Kent Street Activity Centre in White Rock every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Small cash prizes and jackpot games. “Join

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CLUBS/GROUPS The Netherlands Association (“Je Maintiendrai”) is the not-forprofit Dutch-Canadian Cultural Society of Greater Vancouver, incorporated in 1965. “Our goal is to provide entertaining venues in the Lower Mainland whereby DutchCanadians and their friends can come together to preserve, enhance and celebrate, their heritage and cultural traditions.” Info: 604-5363394, www.dutchnetwork.ca. Surrey Singles Over Sixty: North Surrey/North Delta-based club enjoys getting together for cards, dinners, bowling and dancing, etc. Call Gerri at 604-951-1830 or Doug or Lyla at 604-594-2860. Soup Sisters/Broth Brothers of Surrey: Soup-making social events hosted by charitable group monthly at Bistro 72 restaurant in Newton, as donation to Evergreen Transition House shelter for women and children. Fee per person is $50; event calendar and more details at www. soupsisters.org. Mixed Singles over Sixty in White Rock/South Surrey: Social active group offering theatre, dinners out, golf, dancing, walking and much more. For more info, contact Colin at 604-538-7799. On the web: seniorsoversixtyclub.weebly.com.

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For the second straight season, the Surrey Eagles and Langley Rivermen will meet in the opening round of the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. Last spring, the first-place Eagles dispatched the Rivermen in four games to win their best-of-five first round series to kick off a playoff run that ultimately ended in the semifinal round of the Royal Bank Cup national championship tournament in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. This time around, the tables are turned. It’s the Rivermen who sport the best record in the BCHL and host the fourth-place Eagles when playoffs get underway tonight in Langley. This year the series will be a best-of-seven affair with games Tuesday and

Wednesday in Langley followed by Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Saturday at South Surrey Arena (7 p.m. start both nights). Eagles coach Peter Schaefer, an assistant behind the Surrey bench last spring, knows his team will face a tough challenge against Langley. “Langley is obviously the favourites; they’re the first-place team and we’re fourth, but that’s over with now,” he said. “The postseason starts now and everybody is back to square one and everybody has a chance. Anything can happen. We just have to worry about our game and what we have to do and play to our strengths.” Langley finished the regular season 29 points ahead of Surrey in the BCHL Mainland Division standings. The Rivermen had little trouble handling the

Eagles on the ice with six wins in eight outings. Both Langley losses to Surrey came in overtime, the last coming in their final meeting of the regular season on Jan. 19. But there is hope for the Eagles. Schaefer overhauled his roster at the trade deadline Jan. 10, shipping out veterans in favour of talented youngsters who will be eligible to suit up for Surrey again next season. Since then, the Eagles have been more competitive, at one point embarking on a seven-win, two-loss roll before fading in the final weeks. Schaefer is under no illusions about his team’s chances, but said all they can control is the effort they bring to the rink. “We have to focus on the style of hockey we want to play,” he said. “To be honest, if you focus too much on the different styles of the other teams, you won’t have success

because you’re too worried about them. We’ll have a good game plan and we’ll try and play the way we have for the last part of the season. That will give us the best opportunity for success.” The Eagles did get one break go their way before the start of the playoffs. A quirk in the schedule had the Eagles completing their season a week ahead of the rest of the league, giving the Birds an extra week to heal before the games begin in earnest on Tuesday night. “Is it a good thing or bad thing? I’ll tell you after the series,” Schaefer said of the extra down time. “We have some nagging injuries so having an extra weekend off will give us a chance to heal up. It’s a long year and some guys are banged up. Hopefully, we’ll heal up a bit and be ready for the start of the playoffs.”

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Girls golf promoted The Canadian Junior Golf Association is targeting teenaged girls in British Columbia in an effort to build the game among that burgeoning demographic. The CJGA will be conducting a pilot project in British Columbia this season in an effort to increase the participation levels of the younger female golfers. The project will see the creation of a Girls Under-15 division at each CJGA event in the province. CJGA tournaments this year will break the previously all-encompassing girls’ 11 to 19 age division into two separate age divisions — girls 14-and-under and girls 15 to 19. The new girls divisions in British Columbia will mirror the current boys divisions across the country. If a female junior golfer aims to qualify to compete in a national or international CJGA tournament, they will be required to compete in the older division in order to compare scores across the country. A separate order of merit will also be established for the new division in B.C.

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Month-long White Rock Irish Festival kicks off Christopher Poon

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WHITE ROCK — They say that everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but in White Rock, that extends to the rest of the month with Irish Heritage Month now underway. Following a successful debut in 2013, Irish Heritage Month is taking over the City by the Sea once again with even more Irish activities to be enjoyed throughout March. Started last year as a partnership between the Irish Club of White Rock, Semiahmoo Arts and the City of White Rock, the 2013 Irish Heritage Month was a hit with locals and visitors alike, leading to this year’s calendar of events looking even bigger and better than before. Activities taking place throughout the month include limerick writing workshops, learning how to cook Irish fare, several Irish concerts at Blue Frog Studios and Irish Whiskey tastings, to name a few. On St. Patrick’s Day proper, Jimmy

Flynn’s Celtic Snug will be offering an outdoor beer garden with loads of Irish entertainment such as dancers and music. Ceili’s in South Surrey will also be holding a big bash, with a similar repertoire of entertainment and Sawbucks will also be getting in on the action. Other activities include learning how to play the Irish fiddle, Celtic dancing and Irish poetry nights. And according to organizer Ray Fynes, you don’t have to be Irish to come out and enjoy the festivities. “We think this would appeal to anybody,” said Fynes during the event last year. “But there are also over 3,000 people in White Rock who have Irish ancestry, according to the 2006 census. In South Surrey it’s 11,000, so that’s already 14,000 in the area so we think these are the demographics who would want to do something special, to be in touch where their ancestry came from.” To check out the full Irish Heritage Month schedule, go to www.InWhiteRock. com. cpoon@thenownewspaper.com

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Along with all the other great events that make up White Rockʼs Irish Festival, we are having a t. Limerick Contest.

Great Prizes

Here is a sample limerick:

A mischievous artist named Colleen & Loved to paint when she saw any great scene.. to spend with White Once on St. Paddy’s Day, Rock Merchants y She went down to our Ba n! ht gre een! And our White Rock is now painted brigght

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Submissions are judged on originality, humour and extra points for an Irish or White Rock reference. Drop off at any of the following locations: West Beach East Beach White Rock Museum Aldo’s Karmel Café Cielo’s Tapas and Oyster Bar Sandpiper Pub Jimmy Flynn’s Celtic Snug Spiritual Ingredients Bakery Angelic Teapot 55-55 Marine Drive 5 Corners White Rock Library Tapestry Music Sight for Sore Eyes Sandpiper Liquor Store

Uptown Pelican Rouge White Rock Travel White Rock Community Service Swirl Wine Store

NAME: __________________________________________________ PHONE:__________________________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________________ IS THIS ENTRY A: CHILD (12 & UNDER) • YOUTH (13-19) • ADULT (19+)

Contest Deadline: FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Winners announced in paper: THURSDAY, MARCH 27

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InWhiteRock.com Community Partners: Irish Club of White Rock • Semiahmoo Arts • Tourism White Rock The Now Newspaper • City of White Rock • Leisure Services White Rock BIA • White Rock Library • Surrey Public Library

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