New Westminster NewsLeader August 13 2015

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERJill Stefansson and Sue Morphet relax and enjoy a conversation in New Westminster’s first parklet, which has been constructed in two parking spaces on East Columbia in Sapperton. Four more such parklets will be built by the city in various neighbourhoods over the next four years in a pilot project to help foster a sense of community in those neighbourhoods.

Pattullo crash still under investigationJustin [email protected]

New West police continue to investigate the cause of a multi-car collision on the Pattullo Bridge that snarled rush-hour traffic last Thursday.

On Tuesday acting Sgt. Jeff Scott of the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) told the NewsLeader the incident is still under investigation pending a vehicle examination and inspection.

At approximately 6 p.m. on Aug. 6 a woman driving northbound over the bridge apparently crossed over the centre pylon dividers and collided with several southbound vehicles in Surrey and seven more in New Westminster, with no injuries reported. In total, 30 vehicles were damaged.

She continued over the bridge until her car hit a concrete barrier at the north end of the bridge and came to a halt.

“We’re certainly thankful there were no injuries,” Scott said last week.

Scott said NWPD members arrived on scene and arrested the woman for suspicion of impaired driving and took her to the police station to obtain breath samples.

She was later released with an administrative driving prohibition and her vehicle was held for a mechanical inspection.

The bridge was closed for several hours following the incident.

Police say an impaired driving investigation into the incident is ongoing and there’s the possibility of charges being forwarded to Crown counsel.

City’s first parklet already a hitMario [email protected]

New Westminster’s first parklet is a hit.Not that there was ever any doubt it would

be. After all, its designer has had a hand in the development of four previous parklets, in Surrey and Vancouver, including the annual plaza on Robson Street behind the Art Gallery.

Erika Mashig, the city’s parks and open spaces planner, said developing the small, intimate parklets presents unique challenges. Those include finding an appropriate location and creating an environment that encourages visitors to interact with each other while still providing opportunities

for solitude. And all within a space that comprises the length of two curb-side parking stalls.

New West’s first miniature parklet is on East Columbia Street in Sapperton, right in front of Fratelli’s Bakery.

That proximity to the bakery is no accident, said Mashig.

“In terms of planning and finding a location, we look for an area on the street close to food or beverage,” said Mashig. “We also want to find a balance of sun and shade so people are comfortable.”

If the early feedback is an indication, it looks like the city scored on all counts. No

sooner had crews finished installing the cedar benches and footrests, and planted the shrubs and greenery Friday when positive buzz started spreading across social media.

“The cedar parklet on E. Columbia is fab,” said one post on Twitter.

“Well done,” said Jen Arbo, a Sapperton resident.

Another even wondered when the new parklet would get its own Twitter account, joining Hulk Parkade, the Patullo Bridge and the statue of Judge Begbie amongst the city’s inanimate Twitterati.

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NEW COUNCIL MEETING FORMAT AND SCHEDULEStarting September 14, 2015, New Westminster City Council will change the format and schedule of its weekly meetings. With this change, the evening Regular meeting will now start at 5:30 p.m. Items that were previously considered at Committee of the Whole will now be integrated into the Regular Council meeting. Please note that Open Delegations will now begin at 7:30 p.m. On the last Monday of each month there will be an Open Council Workshop at 12:00 p.m. and a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. There are no Open Delegations on these evenings.

Council Meetings in Your Neighbourhood

August 31: All Council meetings for the day will be held at Anvil Centre(777 Columbia Street) at 3 pm and 7 pm.

September 14: The Regular meeting of Council will be held at Queensborough Community Centre (920 Ewen Avenue) at 5:30 pm.

September 28: Open Council Workshop will be held at 2:30 pm and a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm at Sapperton Pensioners Hall (318 Keary Street).

For more information, please call Legislative Services at 604.527.4523

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12ThanksgivingNo Meeting

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EATS @ THE PIERHave you checked out the Eats @ the Pier concession stand at Westminster Pier Park?

Find a variety of beverages, hot and cold treats, and take advantage of our weekly specials. The weekend special for August 15 & 16 is buy an ice cream cone and get a second scoop free.

Eats @ the Pier is open on good weather days 11:30 am to 8:00 pm.

CITY OF WATER FILM SCREENING AND PANELSat, August 15, 2015 • 7:00-9:00 pmDoors open at 6:30 pm; introduction & welcome at 7:15 pmRiver Market - 1st Floor Food Hall,810 Quayside Drive, New WestminsterAdmission by donationLongtail Kitchen & Re-Up BBQ will be open for dinner

Speakers:

• Captain Allen Domaas, Director of Fraser River Discovery Centre

• Councillor Patrick Johnstone, City of New Westminster

• Pamela Stern & Peter Hall, Simon Fraser University

In association with the New Westminster Museum’s Our Working Waterfront, 1945-2015 exhibition, join the museum and New West FilmFest at River Market to learn about the diversity of New York City’s waterfront with the fi lm screening of City of Water. We will screen historic footage of New Westminster’s Waterfront, then invite you to join our professional panel to discuss how the ideas presented in City of Water may apply to New Westminster and the Fraser River.

All are welcome to this fi lm screening and informal sharing of ideas.

For more information or to register call 604.527.4640 or e-mail [email protected]

Registration strongly recommended (Registration # 145566).

FRONT STREET CLOSUREAs part of the reconstruction of Front Street between Begbie Street and 6th the City has approved the closure of Front Street on Thursday August 13 between 9:00am to 4:00pm for geotechnical investigation from Columbia to E. Columbia All traffi c, including trucks, will be detoured on to Columbia Street and Royal Ave. Local traffi c will be permitted only.

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Please note that all meetings are held in the Council Chamber. Council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

8TH AVENUE ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK CONSTRUCTIONConstruction of the 8th Avenue Electrical Duct Bank will take place from August 11th to September 4th 2015. 8th Avenue between 6th Street to 8th Street will be limited to single lane alternating or single lane traffi c during work hours Monday to Friday. The work includes installation of electrical manholes, vaults, and ducts. Access to businesses and residential properties will be maintained at all times.

NEW WEST PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES 150 YEARS OF INSPIRING READERS British Columbia’s fi rst public library turns 150 on Saturday, August 15! All residents are invited to the New Westminster Public Library’s Uptown location between 11am and 5pm to celebrate this amazing milestone.

Crafts, cake and activities for all ages will be taking place rain or shine, so bring the whole family!

At 1:30pm Mayor Cote will proclaim August 15 ‘Love Your Library Day’. Stay for cake and our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best or most silly hat, or make their own at the party.

Be sure to explore Tech 150 on the second fl oor of the library as we unveil our newest digital service: a birthday gift for you! Play with the latest tech toys from London Drugs, look to the future with Douglas College’s 3D printer demonstration, and meet representatives from Zinio, One Click Digital and Press Reader. We will also have a tech help table to answer all your ebook and device questions.

No registration or fee is required for any of the day’s events.

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A New Westminster woman is weeping for the willows and birch trees that are being felled around her Brow of the Hill apartment building.

But there’s not much she can do about it.

Leah Sonne said she was dismayed when arbourists showed up at her three-storey walkup on 7th Street earlier this week and started chopping down a number of trees and large bushes around the property including cedars, weeping willows and birches. She said the greenery provided privacy and shade to residents’ balconies and were home to numerous birds.

“They gave us a sense of living in a place, and not a box,” said Sonne. “They’re taking away the very smells and sounds that make it a liveable community.”

Sonne said the building’s manager told her the trees needed to be removed to allow renovations to its exterior to proceed.

One of the arbourists on site said some of the trees were so close to the building they could actually damage it as they grow.

Sonne said the City of New Westminster needs to be a little more proactive about protecting its trees, especially for residents of rental buildings who are at the mercy of decisions made by largely absent owners or property managers.

“Landlords have a responsibility to do more to ensure our quality of life,” said Sonne.

But the city is mostly powerless to stop the cutting of trees, as there is currently no bylaw to regulate that activity. The only trees that enjoy any kind of official protection are ones located in areas prone to flooding, erosion, land slip or avalanche. Those include Poplar Island, the bluffs beneath the Patullo Bridge, Glenbrook Ravine and Sapperton Landing.

Instead the city is taking a broader approach to managing its urban forest, said Dean Gibson, New West’s director of parks and recreation.

A survey of the city’s urban forest presented to city council last year said only 18 per cent of New West had forest canopy, well below the North American average of 27 per cent. And the city has been losing its canopy at an increasing rate since 2004.

That trend sparked the city to begin the process of developing an urban forest management strategy.

“There may have been a sense of complacency, a bit of a sense that we’re in good shape.” said Gibson about the state of the city’s greenery. “The study has shown us to be in a different trend.”

Gibson said New West’s approach to better preserve and manage its urban forest will be multi-pronged, of which regulation might be one tool.

“The broader issue of managing urban forest is still a relatively new area to focus on,” said Gibson, who added the city will begin formulating its action plan in the coming months. “We’re looking at a much more holistic approach.”

Last year the City of Burnaby enacted a new bylaw that requires a property owner to obtain a permit to cut down any coniferous tree greater than 12 inches in diameter or deciduous tree bigger than eight inches in diameter. On properties being redeveloped a permit would be required to remove any tree greater than eight inches in

diameter.Every protected tree that’s smaller

than 12 inches in diameter must be replaced by another tree when it’s cut down, and two trees must be planted to replace larger trees.

But that law didn’t come without some controversy. One councillor who opposed the new rules said they infringed upon the rights of property owners to use their own discretion when removing trees. They could even discourage the planting of new trees because of problems those trees could create as they grow.

But Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said the bylaw doesn’t prevent the removal of diseased or problem trees. Property owners just have to follow the proper procedures.

Apartment resident weeps for chopped trees

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERLeah Sonne checks out one of the trees that was recently felled around her New Westminster apartment building. She says the trees helped provide a quality of life to the building’s residents by shading their balconies and giving shelter to birds.

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The pit bull that sent two people to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries in an early morning July 23 attack has been euthanized following an investigation by New Westminster Animal Control Services.

James Doan, New West’s supervisor of animal services said animal control officers were able to complete the investigation with the full co-operation of the animal’s owner.

“As the result of this unfortunate incident, the animal was put down on Friday July 31 by a certified veterinarian in the most humane way possible,” wrote Doan in an email.

At around 2:45 a.m. on July 23, New West police responded to the 300-block of Ash Street after a reported disturbance “where a male and female could be heard yelling, and a dog barking.”

When police entered the suite they discovered an adult male and female who had each suffered dog bites to the head and face.

The dog had been secured on the balcony of the apartment by the time police arrived.

The man and woman were sent to hospital and New Westminster Animal Control Services later removed the dog from the residence.

Pit bull euthanized after attack in New West

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STREET TREE WATERINGDuring the hot and dry summer months, residents are asked for their assistance in watering street trees regularly to help keep them healthy.

Juvenile trees (up to 4 or 6 years old) need adequate water during dry periods in order to survive and develop into healthy specimens. Lack of water results in underdeveloped trees, and weakened trees become vulnerable to pests and diseases.

Tree Watering Tips

• Water trees during cooler times of the day so the trees will soak up more water.

• Give enough water to soak into the roots by watering the base of your tree at least twice per week for 15-minutes, or about 20 litres, each watering. Water slowly to give the water time to soak into the ground and reach the roots. If you rush, the water will fl ow away from the tree along the groundís surface.

• Maintain a circle around the base of the tree (but not touching the tree trunk) with wood chips, grass clippings or compost to help keep the soil moist and reduce damage by mowers or weed whackers.

• Water even if it rains. The small amount of rain we get in the summertime is not enough for our boulevard trees; they still need our help (especially if they are young trees).

Please water even during sprinkling restrictions. Tree watering is exempt from sprinkling restrictions or bans, so keep watering your trees all summer long!

Tree watering bags

Green watering bags can be found on many New Westminster trees. If there is a bag on a tree already near your house please fi ll it up twice a week. Watering bags are also available for purchase at many local garden centres.

SAVING OUR STONESIn association with the 75th anniversary commemoration of the WWII Wait for Me Daddy photograph, the New Westminster Museum invites you to help preserve the city’s grave markers. Under the guidance of museum staff , we will help maintain gravestones that no longer have family members to look after them. Join other community members and groups in this meaningful program that respects those who have come before us. Registered participants will be notifi ed of exact location in advance of the program.

For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call 604-527-4639.

LET’S TALK FOOD TRUCKSIn July, Council approved a Food Truck Pilot Project and now we need your input. Whether you live, work, or visit New Westminster, we would love to hear from you. Staff is working to see how other food truck programs work in other places, and your input will help shape future food truck policy. The survey is available at www.newwestcity.ca/foodtrucksurvey

RIVERSIDE WILDLIFEKids can explore a Metro Vancouver Parkin our backyard!

Sapperton Landing in Brunette/Fraser Regional Greenway

Thursday, August 20th 10:00 am - 12:00 pmFee: $10 per child

New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation is collaborating with Metro Vancouver Parks to off er a river experience for children 8 to 10 years of age. In the program Riverside Wildlife children will discover wildlife that live by, in, and use the Fraser River as a transportation corridor. Take part in games and activities, and learn about the animals that live in your community.

Pre-registration required. Register online anytime, use barcode 6228 at www.metrovancouver.org or call 604-432-6359 Mon-Fri (8 am -4 pm).

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CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER GRANT PROGRAMSNew Westminster community-based organizations are welcome to apply to the following grant programs.

The deadline for all grant application is October 31, 2015. Any application received after the deadline may not be considered by Council.

Detailed guidelines and application forms for all grant programs are available online at the City’s website www.newwestcity.ca or at City Hall Main Reception, 511 Royal Ave.

Festival Grant

The Festival Grant program provides funding to New Westminster-based organizations to support existing and new festivals in the community.

Arts & Culture Grant

The Arts & Culture Grant program is designed to support New Westminster arts organizations or organizations whose projects take place in New Westminster and benefi t the local community.

Heritage Grant

The Heritage Endowment Grant program is designed to assist New Westminster based heritage organizations with the delivery of heritage programs, projects, and events. Events and/or services must contribute to the heritage of the City.

Environmental Grant

The City’s Environmental Grant is designed to support locally based organizations or non-profi t societies in undertaking projects which provide an environmental benefi t or promote environmental awareness to the New Westminster community.

Community Grant

The Community Grant program is designed to support community-based projects for new and developing organizations, established organizations that work on a project bases, and organizations undertaking a special, one-time initiative.

Community Partnership Grants

The Community Partnership Grant is designed to assist not-for-profi t incorporated organizations with the delivery of major events or services to the community. The events and/or services must assist the City to fulfi ll its mission statement and accomplish strategic goals.

Child Care Grant

The City’s new Child Care Grant program promotes quality, accessibility and aff ordability of highly needed child care services. It is designed to assist licensed, non-profi t child care operators to expand, renovate and/or repair their facility or purchase appliances, equipment and/or furnishings to better serve children in their care.

Amateur Sports Grant

The Amateur Sport Fund grants are designed to support the New Westminster youth sport organizations to assist with increasing participation in all sport activities, skill development, competition and the providing of volunteer opportunities. Eligible projects can include new equipment, assistance for the development of new programs or the hosting of clinics, seminars or tournaments.

For further information, please contact the Finance Department at 604-524-4606 or by email at nwfi [email protected].

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Stephen O’Shea, the executive director of the New Westminster Arts Council, lends his talent to a new mural depicting iconic scenes around the city that was painted by community volunteers on a 52-foot stretch of wall on Columbia Street on Saturday. Right; Leo Trentadue and David Raileanu create their own artistic expression on the sidewalk on Columba Street.

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Transit Police may be cost-saving target

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Communities Minister Peter Fassbender is urging TransLink to pause its search for a new permanent CEO while mayors, the board and the province consider possible governance reforms.

The suggestion from Fassbender, the newly appointed minister responsible for TransLink, may ease concerns from Metro Vancouver mayors about the pay and bonus provisions for the next CEO after an online posting by TransLink offered the same compensation package as the old CEO.

“It’s not just about the compensation issue,” Fassbender said.

“Any person worth their salt is going to want to know clearly what their terms of reference are, what are their responsibilities and who’s responsible to whom.”

He said he wants mayors, the board and the province to meet as soon as possible about possible changes and “have that hard discussion before any suggestion is made about a new CEO.”

Fassbender also said he intends to quickly appoint two directors to the TransLink board to represent the province, joining the two mayors who sit on the board as had been anticipated in the previous governance changes.

“We need to change either the reality or the perception that the public has” that TransLink

is inefficient and ineffective, he said.The defeat of this year’s plebiscite on a

0.5 per cent sales tax hike for TransLink has spawned some accusations that the outcome puts mayors in exactly the box the premier wants — able only to raise TransLink property taxes but not tap any other new revenue source.

“The mayors will only be in a box if they put themselves there,” Fassbender responded, adding he wants to explore all potential options, both short- and long-term, to increase transit funding.

Fassbender said road pricing — which mayors want to study — deserves a “serious and concerted look” to determine how and when it might work.

“I think it has potential here but it’s not going to happen overnight,” he said. “In the meantime, how do we continue to build a system that needs expansion and provides more buses and more services for underserviced regions?”

A delay in the hiring of a new CEO would also allow more time for mayors and the board to come to agreement on new lower limits for executive compensation – mayors feared a new CEO would be hired at the old rates otherwise.

“It makes absolute sense,” said Belcarra

Mayor Ralph Drew, who also welcomed Fassbender’s comments as a clear indication the province recognizes the need to reassess governance. “The governance model that the province has provided is nothing short of a

gong show,” Drew said.As for how much a new CEO

should be paid, Drew suggested it be in the $250,000 to $300,000 range, but without any added bonuses.

That would be approximately what many provincial government deputy ministers are paid to run complex ministries, but not as much as a number of other public sector executives.

Metro Vancouver’s chief administrative officer gets total

pay and benefits of $340,842, Surrey’s city manager collects $302,000 and Vancouver’s gets $335,000.

Fraser Health’s CEO is paid a base salary of $345,000, while SFU’s president collects $395,000. And Crown corporations that pay their CEOs still more include WorkSafeBC ($553,000), BC Ferries ($461,000) and BC Hydro ($422,000).

Former TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis, who was replaced in February but continues at the same pay as a consultant until his contract runs out, receives a base salary of $319,244. Bonuses,

pension and other benefits took his total compensation to $440,000 last year.

The July 23 posting to WorkBC on behalf of TransLink listed the same base pay for the new CEO, plus bonus of up to 30 per cent, a $14,400 car allowance, $2,500 wellness allowance and $1,200 parking allowance.

“I can pretty much assure you that the mayors wouldn’t approve what was put out there,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said.

He said most mayors think the Jarvis package must be trimmed while remaining attractive enough against competing offers from other public sector agencies to recruit a strong leader who can turn TransLink around.

Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation said the next CEO should not earn more than a typical B.C. deputy minister, adding that should be the cap for any public service or local government executive.

A 2014 amendment to TransLink’s legislation says the executive compensation range to be drawn up must not exceed that of similar B.C. public sector employers or similar organizations elsewhere in Canada.

The board was to have submitted the compensation plan to the mayors council for approval within four months of that amendment taking effect, but it’s way overdue.

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Some Metro Vancouver mayors are willing to cut or eliminate the Transit Police service to redirect money to expand core bus service.

But others say chopping cops is a bad strategy to deal with TransLink’s cash crunch after voters defeated a 0.5 per cent sales tax for transit expansion.

“It’s worth looking at,” White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin said. “It is expensive. And quite frankly, I haven’t seen much benefit from it.”

Baldwin said what he has noticed is a precipitous drop in community shuttle service in White Rock, from 30-minute frequency to every hour.

He suggested the system could get by with attendants to conduct fare checks and assist passengers rather than much more costly armed police officers.

The Transit Police last year cost $34 million, $2.2 million higher than expected because a new collective agreement gave officers retroactive pay hikes to 2011.

That amount of money could fund a significant jump in regular bus service. For comparison, it would have taken $59 million a year under the mayors’ plan to deliver the proposed 25 per cent lift in overall bus service, or $28 million per year to add the 11 new B-Line express bus routes that were proposed.

But any cut to Transit Police would also mean fewer police boots on the ground and more pressure on local detachments at a time when Surrey, in particular, is desperate to add more officers.

Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, vice-chair of the mayors’ council, said a couple of mayors have raised the idea of cutting the Transit Police but stressed it’s not one she is

advocating. “I have no idea what that would do to the system,” she said.

The force has 167 sworn officers and another 67 civilian staff.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay fears front-line municipal police would be sucked away to patrol the new Evergreen Line through his city once it opens next year if the Transit Police were cut. “That’s just a shell game to me,” Clay said. “Somebody’s going to have to do the policing, so you’re just moving money around.”

Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said he’s not in a position to judge whether the policing service levels justify their cost, but added safety on the system is important.

Moore, Hepner and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson all met Transportation Minister Todd Stone last week to search for a solution to increase bus service and build new rapid transit lines.

But Moore described it as a preliminary discussion to ensure the province is a “willing partner” in finding a solution after the plebiscite outcome thwarted a quick expansion of the system.

Also getting an audience with Stone was Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, who pitched the minister for 30 minutes Tuesday on cuts to the Transit Police as part of a broader core review for TransLink.

The leader of the referendum No campaign said officers are highly paid but two-thirds of their files are ticketing fare evaders. “They’re just glorified fare checkers,” Bateman said. “The idea is that you scrap the force, spend half the money and get twice as many transit security officers, while you sock away those savings to spend on something else.”

The force does more than check fares, highlighting in its annual report its efforts to catch sexual predators on transit,

prevent bus driver assaults and manage major events when thousands of boozy revelers flood onto transit.

It’s also long been argued that fare checks help bust dangerous criminals who would otherwise roam the region undetected.

Last year, Transit Police arrested more than 960 criminals wanted under warrants by police elsewhere or for breaching court-ordered conditions.

Bateman said that argument should get weaker, assuming TransLink succeeds in fully activating its delayed Compass card payment system.

“Theoretically, when you add Compass card and the faregates are in operation, you’d assume that fare evasion on SkyTrain would drop fairly dramatically.”

TransLink interim CEO Doug Allen defended the force’s service as “excellent” but added he’s aware of concerns about the cost. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve the service and extract efficiencies,” Allen said in an emailed statement. “The provision of police service will be subject to these tests, as will all transit services.”

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FILE PHOTOCritics say Transit Police primarily conduct fare checks that could be performed more cheaply by attendants other than armed officers.


Saturday morning, couples chatted while solitary visitors tapped away on their tablets, read books or just snacked on a pastry.

Mashig said the concept and design for the parklet came together quickly. City council only approved the parklet program in June. A neighbourhood park can take a year from concept, through design to public consultation to construction.

“This is a very quick, inexpensive way to improve the public realm,” said Mashig.

The Sapperton parklet is the first of five to be built across the city over the next five years as part of a pilot program to introduce public spaces that will help foster a sense of community in various neighbourhoods. A similar parklet will be built in Uptown next year, as well as the West End, Downtown and Queensborough in subsequent years.

Mashig, who’s already visited the Sapperton parklet a couple of times to see first hand how it’s working, said she welcomes the challenge of designing those parklets to be unique to their neighbourhoods.

“All of them will be unique and specific to their place,” said Mashig. “They have to be catchy, but still be a magnet for people.”

New Westminster’s engineering department has budgeted $15,000 a year to build the parklets, which typically cost $10,000 to $20,000 to design and build. Nearby businesses are encouraged to tend the parklets, cleaning up litter, caring for the plants, although Sapperton’s parklet has an irrigation system that is tapped directly into the lines that also water the street’s hanging baskets.

Mashig said if local businesses or business associations want to partner with the city, the parklet program could be accelerated.

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Nur Elmasri isn’t a kid anymore.But he’s spent the past three

summers ensuring kids have a good time at their own special Fun Day at Moody Park.

This year’s Fun Day, on Aug. 20, will be Elmasri’s last.

Not because at 13-years-old-going-on-14 he’s outgrown antics on the Tumble Bus or the sweet coolness of a free frozen treat on a hot day.

Elmasri’s family is moving to Ontario. Which means he won’t be around to organize a fourth, fifth or subsequent Fun Days. And he’s not sure if he can find someone to pick up the ball he started rolling two years ago with the help of a neighbourhood grant from the Vancouver Foundation.

Elmasri was still just a kid himself when he organized the first Fun Day. He wanted to give kids whose families couldn’t afford to send them to camp or on excursions a free summertime highlight they could circle on their calendars.

Elmasri did all the legwork organizing entertainers, exhibits and demonstrations kids would enjoy. He approached merchants to donate food and prizes. He booked the park

space, found sponsorship to absorb the costs that weren’t covered by the grant money. He designed and printed posters, called local media to get the word out.

The first Fun Day attracted 500 kids. Last year’s attendance was about 700, said Elmasri.

He hopes to top that this year. Elmasri said he wants his swan

song to be the biggest and best Fun Day yet. He’s well on his way.

The Tumble Bus will be back, as will Cap’s Bicycles. There will be live music, hair braiding, balloon twisting, a stilt walker and a New West police cruiser in which kids can frolic. Most of them will find they’ll have a hard time leaving at the end of the day because the kids are still having too much fun, smiles Elmasri.

He’s lined up local businesses like Save-On-Foods, Starbucks at New West Station, Joy Farm Market, Landmark Cinemas, Safeway and Fresh Slice Pizza to provide free snacks. Other businesses like the Vancouver Whitecaps are donating prizes.

Elmasri also has a dedicated team of volunteers and helpers to ensure the day runs smoothly and safely.

But one element still eludes Elmasri, someone to pick up his mantle.

“I’ve asked people, but they say it’s too hard,” said Elmasri. “I want someone who’s committed. They would have to love helping people and make sure fun is still the main part.”

The third annual Fun Day runs from 12-3 p.m., Aug. 20 at the water park in Moody Park. The event goes rain or shine. Admission is free.

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An alarming number of contractors are failing to safely remove asbestos before they demolish or renovate an older home, prompting WorkSafeBC to step up enforcement to prevent a new epidemic of disease in the future.

The agency conducted 210 inspections last year and found 43 per cent of hazardous material surveys were inadequate, often failing to detect asbestos

that further tests proved was present.

“In many of these cases they’ll produce a survey by a testing firm that shows no asbestos. We will then take samples ourselves and we’ll find asbestos in that property,” said Al Johnson, WorkSafeBC vice-president of prevention services.

Disreputable hazmat firms may not check enough of a building, leaving out obvious sources of risk that can include drywall, floor tiles, insulation, cement pipes, linoleum and spray-on fireproofing.

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airborne asbestos fibres released at construction sites can contract cancers and other asbestos-related diseases decades later.

Asbestos has emerged as B.C.’s top workplace killer, with 581 related deaths in the past decade, 77 of them last year.

Those deaths were mostly due to industrial exposure of trades people at high levels 20 to 40 years ago, but Johnson fears more gradual exposure in construction and demolition will be the new killer of the future.

Contributing to the problem is the soaring

price of land in Metro Vancouver that has fueled a boom in demolitions as hundreds of older houses are cleared away each year to make way for the dream homes of buyers.

“The housing market is playing into this in a significant way because many old homes built prior to the mid-80s are just being purchased for the land and torn down,” Johnson said.

Some contractors or homeowners have no clue about the risks or the health and safety laws that apply, he said, while others are trying to dodge the cost

of dealing with the danger responsibly.

“You can come in and demolish with a backhoe or an excavator and have a big pile of rubble and try to haul it off somewere. That’s a lot different than having a team of people go in propely protected.”

Five cities – Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Saanich and Nanaimo – require demolition permit applicants to first provide hazardous material survey results.

Renovations are more difficult for enforcement officers to spot and police.

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WorkSafeBC is appealing to homeowners to get a responsible contractor.

“The last thing you want is somebody tearing out your kitchen and then somebody later on saying ‘that was all asbestos.’ Now you and your family and your kids and everybody else may have been exposed and breathed in a hazardous material.”

The enforcement blitz began last month and continues until the end of the year.

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It means a price drop of at least $1.25 for regular riders who now pay for two or three zones on certain bus routes that cross zone boundaries.

Passengers on the 351 bus from White Rock/South Surrey to Bridgeport Station in Richmond, for example, will pay $2.75 for an adult weekday fare, effective Oct. 5, instead of the $4 two-zone fare right now. If they continue on to Vancouver via Canada Line they’ll pay a total of $4 instead of $5.50 previously for three zones.

The same applies to riders of the 555 from Langley over the Port Mann Bridge to the SkyTrain in Burnaby.

And passengers will pay less on several other routes spanning at least two zones, including buses that cross North Shore bridges, that connect Surrey and Delta to Richmond or New Westminster, or that link the Tri Cities or Maple Ridge to SkyTrain.

TransLink will also abandon the planned Compass card tap-out requirement on buses.

That was a major headache for launching the smart card payment system because tests found many passengers forgot to tap out on buses and were then charged the maximum three zones when they only travelled one.

Bus service also stood to be crippled by delays on busy routes if every exiting passenger had to tap out, particularly if provider Cubic failed to improve slow card detection rates of the Compass readers on buses.

The change also addresses the fact bus riders on multi-zone routes would have been able to cheat the system and pay only one zone by tapping their card on the exit reader early without leaving.

The end of the zone

system applies only to buses. SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express passengers won’t get a break and they’ll still have to tap out.

Multi-zone bus routes are relatively scarce – 80 per cent of riders move only within one zone and won’t see any savings.

But there are concerns the elimination of two- or three-zone bus fares may result in worse bus congestion on certain routes.

Buses that cross bridges like the Ironworkers Memorial or Port Mann will suddenly be cheaper to take than boarding a SeaBus or SkyTrain.

Cathy McLay, TransLink’s chief financial officer and the incoming acting CEO, said TransLink is not projecting any net drop in revenue from giving up the extra zone charges because more bus riders will be attracted by the fare break.

“We think it will all balance out – the increased ridership will cover off any loss,” she said.

But McLay was unable to say whether or how TransLink will put on more buses on routes that could see higher volumes.

“Unfortunately, with the No plebiscite, there is no increase in transit services,” she said.

The changed bus fare system is billed as temporary pending a fare policy review and a possible eventual move to distance-based transit pricing.

There are no plans to increase one-zone bus fares, McLay said.

TransLink says it will begin activating Compass vending machines later this month at SkyTrain stations and SeaBus terminals.

They’ll initially sell single-use Compass tickets, but actual Compass cards will be available via the machines by late October, and by November in retail outlets, walk-in centres and by mail for those ordering online or by phone.

As for when fare gates will actually close and secure the system, that could be months longer as TransLink waits for riders to use up pre-paid FareSaver tickets, which will no longer be sold next year. The gates were

originally to be operational by fall of 2013.

The base Compass fares will be the same as FareSaver pricing, with options for passengers to buy other options like a day or month pass.

One downside to abandoning the tap out on buses is TransLink will lose some of the benefit it was counting on from the $194-million smart card and fare gates system – accurate locations and times of the start and end of each trip so planners can more precisely match

route service levels with demand.

But Compass program vice-president Lloyd Bauer suggested much data will still be useful because analytic systems can infer where passengers exit in many cases.

Compass cards are already in use by special pass holders, students with U-Passes and West Coast Express riders.

Bus passengers have long paid only one zone fares at off peak times after 7 p.m. weekdays and on weekends and holidays.

Compass rollout makes all bus routes one zone

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Team B.C. is showing why they are at the top of the medal standings at the Western Canada Summer Games — and athletes from Burnaby and New Westminster have been a big part of the success.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Team B.C. led the medal standings with 156 medals including 75 gold, 45 silver and 39 bronze. Alberta was the next closest team with 124 medals.

Burnaby’s April Armstrong won three silver medals in the 100m, 200m and long jump Special Olympics events, while fellow Special Olympics athlete Daniel Batson from New Westminster also won silver medals in the 100m and 200m. He completed his competitions with a sixth-place finish in the long jump Monday night.

Para Sport athlete and Burnaby resident Dakoda Darling won a bronze medal in the 400m, a

bronze in the 1,500m and finished fourth in the 200m.

Erick Thies from Burnaby won gold in the men’s 5,000 race walk on Monday morning.

Burnaby’s Francis Klimo won a bronze medal in the men’s 100m, and finished just off the podium in fourth place in the 200m event Monday, while Burnaby’s Vladislav Moldavanov won silver in the men’s triple jump and a silver in the long jump on Monday night.

On the water, Sam Loutet from Burnaby had great results in the canoe/kayak events winning a bronze medal in the C4-500m race, a fourth-place finish in the C4-200m race and a fourth-place finish in the C1-200m race.

In basketball, Lindsey Bott from Burnaby helped Team B.C. to a bronze medal after they defeated Alberta 56-48 on Tuesday morning.

Team B.C. beat Yukon and Saskatchewan in pool

play over the weekend and lost a close 51-46 game to Manitoba on Monday in the semifinal.

On the men’s side, Burnaby’s Cameron Morris helped Team B.C. to a gold medal after they defeated Manitoba in a 66-60 win on Tuesday morning.

Team B.C. beat Nunavut and Saskatchewan on the weekend in pool play then toppled Alberta 86-41 in the semifinal.

In artistic gymnastics, Burnaby’s Celine May finished eighth in the all-around competition Monday and was sixth in the balance beam on Tuesday.

In wrestling, Burnaby’s Sara Brinkac helped Team B.C. to a gold medal in the female team competition.

Events later in the week for Burnaby and New West athletes include baseball, soccer, and swimming.

The Games at Wood Buffalo, Alta. run Aug. 7 to 16. See more on Team B.C. at www.teambc.org.

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The New Westminster Salmonbellies scored five times in the third period Monday to sweep the Langley Thunder from the opening round of the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs.

The Bellies’ 10-8 win at the Langley Events Centre sends them to a championship showdown with the top-seeded Victoria Shamrocks, who completed their own sweep of the Maple Ridge Burrards on Sunday.

The schedule for the championship final has not been announced yet.

Desperate for a win on their home floor to keep the series alive, the Thunder took a 6-5 lead into the final frame after outshooting the Bellies 19-9 and outscoring them 2-1 in the second period. Each team had scored four times in the opening 20 minutes.

But Tyler Crompton got the sides back on even terms six minutes into the third period when he converted a setup by Ian Hawksbee and beat Langley goaltender Brodie MacDonald.

Just over two minutes later, Crompton had a hand in giving the Bellies their

first lead of the game when he assisted on a goal by Shane MacDonald.

The advantage didn’t last long. Lewis Ratcliff tied it again 23 seconds later, beating New West goalie Eric Penney.

That scenario repeated itself a few moments later when Kyle Ross gave the Bellies the lead again, but then Langley’s Jacob Ruest tied it 1:07 later.

But 19 seconds after that, Jordan McBride scored to give New West the lead for good. Colton Clark added an insurance marker with just over a minute-and-a-half left on the clock.

Five Salmonbellies had three-point nights,

including McBride, Crompton and Clark, who each scored twice and added an assist. Keegan Bal scored one goal and had two assists while Logan Schuss had three helpers.

Penney stopped 40 of the 48 shots he faced in the New West net.

The sweep was set up by the ‘Bellies 8-7 win Saturday at Queen’s Park Arena.

Again, it was a tight, seesaw affair.

New West led 2-1 after the first period on goals by McBride and Richard Lachlan.

Langley tied the game 2-2 just a minute into the second period, but New West responded nine

seconds later as Clark found the back of the net for a 3-2 lead.

The Thunder tied it up four minutes later, but New West scored the next four goals to take a 7-3 lead seven minutes into the third period.

McBride scored twice, while Bal and Lachlan added the other markers.

Langley cut the lead to 7-6 with two power play goals and a short-handed marker in the third period, but Jimmy McBride sealed things with a goal at 16:50.

Langley pushed hard and got a late goal in the final minute, but New West held on for the win.

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Hard work, dedication and terrific leadership from volunteers and players contributed to a very successful year for New Westminster softball.

The season recently came to a successful conclusion with several teams winning medals at respective provincial championships.

The U14C Royals had a strong 2015 winning the bronze medal at a North Surrey tournament in April and three silver medals at tournaments in Kelowna and Richmond in May and in South Delta in June.

At the district championships in Port Coquitlam, the team went undefeated to earn a berth at the provincials in Coquitlam where they picked up the silver medal.

“Despite the tough team draws and close game losses played in the round robin at the provincials, we went on a winning streak to avoid the single knock-out, which led us to a close tie-breaking win against Ridge Meadows in the semi-final game of the silver division,” said head coach Jeremy Fowler.

The U16C Royals won the gold medal at a tournament in Surrey in April and another gold at a

Softball City tournament in June.They went undefeated at

the district playdowns in Port Coquitlam sending them to the provincials in Kamloops where they captured a bronze medal.

“We had an exhilarating weekend in Kamloops. Finishing the first two days undefeated the girls played hard on Sunday with four back-to-back games, at one point coming back from a seven-run difference to win against Kamloops in the bottom of the seventh inning,” said head coach Courtney Crocco. “The Royals’ efforts won them the bronze medal and their coaches and supporters are extremely proud of their work this season.”

Finally the U19C team went undefeated a tournament in April, won a bronze medal at a tournament in Surrey in May and after a successful run at the district championships in Port Coquitlam, headed to the provincials in West Kelowna.

The team, coached by Joanne Mick, did not make it to the medal round, “but getting there is a huge accomplishment,” said Mick.

Association president Temple Anderson said the three provincial berths was a terrific playoff for all the players and

volunteers.“Our executive is small and the

majority have no children playing in the sport. Most started when their children did play, but even as their children have aged out the volunteers have continued their work,” said Anderson. “We have an executive member that played softball professionally and one that is in Softball Canada

Hall of Fame and others that are well trained, veteran coaches. With that, we continue to invite and provide training for more new and upcoming coaches. We have many senior players that volunteer their time to coach younger levels. Giving back to the community.”

In 2015, the association ran a house and a ‘C’ program.

“Regardless of the classification we have always operated on a competitive model,” Anderson said. “Our executive provides off-season gym times free of charge to players. None of these gym times would be possible without the incredible dedication from the volunteer coaches we have in New West Softball. All the hard work has paid off this 2015 season.”

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New West Salmonbellies Ian Hawksbee and Reid Mydske were among four free agent signings by the Vancouver Stealth last week.

Also signed to one-year deals were Cody Hagedorn and Matt Delmonico.

Hawksbee will be entering his 10th National Lacrosse League (NLL) season having played in 125 regular season games and seven playoff games over his career with the Stealth, Edmonton and Colorado. The left handed defenceman has scored 13 goals and 52 assists for a total of 65 points with 831 loose balls over that time span,

“Ian is going to be a very important piece of our defence this coming season and we are absolutely thrilled to have him back in our organization,” said Stealth president and general manager Doug Locker in a media release. “He is a very skilled, smart defender who makes our defensive unit immediately better.”

Hawksbee said he was excited to come home to play.

“The Stealth are a great organization that I started my career with and I’m thankful to be back with them,” he said. “I have played with many of the guys on the roster and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity. I want to help wherever I can.”

Mydske will be entering his first season in the NLL after having played four full seasons with the New Westminster

Junior Salmonbellies, one of which he was coached by Stealth head coach Dan Perreault. The New Westminster native was originally drafted 30th overall by the Edmonton Rush in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft.

Hagedorn will be entering his second season with the Stealth, after spending time on both the active and practice rosters during the 2015 season. He appeared in four games in 2015 with a 8.49 goals against average and a .818 save percentage.

Delmonico returns to the Stealth after spending the 2015 season on the practice roster after having graduated from Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania. The Port Moody product played his junior lacrosse for Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam, having played in a Minto Cup in 2014 with the Adanacs.

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER FILEEddy Delaleu, of Operation Hope, comforts Fabiola Durand, one of his organization’s missionaries, as she recovers at Royal Columbian Hospital from surgery for gunshot wounds to her head that she received during the 2004 rebellion in Haiti. Fabiola was in a car with four others from Operation Hope, on their way to a market to buy food, when they were ambushed. She was struck by two bullets, one above her right eye and the other through her right cheekbone. Fabiola’s injuries went untreated in the Port au Prince hospital for four days before she was evacuated on a Canadian Armed Forces flight to the Dominican Republic. Doctors there removed one of the bullets, but when her condition began deteriorating, Delaleu called on his Canadian contacts to get her the help she needed.Aside from the medical help Fabiola received at Royal Columbian, the community also helped out; the Inn at Westminster Quay provided rooms to her family members, the Boathouse restaurant fed them and Royal City Taxi transported them to and from visits to the hospital.

This fall, three local non-profit agencies stand to benefit from a unique partnership between First West Credit Union’s Envision Financial division and Douglas College.

The innovative Community Building Program, launched in 2012, pairs local non-profit agencies with student-led teams who help the agencies by applying market research and problem-solving skills to address challenges facing the agencies. The program exposes students to the growing social sector and gives them hands-on learning experiences that will ultimately benefit the community.

Douglas College and Envision Financial are now accepting project proposals from local non-profit and charitable agencies that have an operational or program need that student teams could assist with. Local non-profits that would like to be considered as a community partner in the 2015/16 Envision Financial Douglas College Community Building Program should submit their expression of interest by Aug. 21 to Susan Byrom,

senior manager, community investment, First West Credit Union via email: [email protected].

“Many non-profit agencies are stretched thin and don’t have the time or expertise to research and develop new programs or marketing campaigns,” said Byrom. “This program fills that need while providing enriched learning opportunities for the students. We want to make a meaningful difference in our local communities and this program allows us to do just that.”

A full list of criteria can be found at: https://www.envisionfinancial.ca/Personal/Community/CSR/DouglasCollege/. Because of Douglas College’s presence in New Westminster at least one non-profit candidate from New Westminster will be chosen.

To date, 11 local non-profit agencies have benefited from this program, including Alouette Addictions Services, Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, Abbotsford Community Foundation and the Surrey Food Bank.

“This unique project

provides real business experience for students and adds to their classroom learning, while the non-profit agencies gain valuable business tools and strategies,” added Hazel Postma, Douglas College’s associate vice-president external relations.

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The senior arts community will be celebrated starting this Tuesday as the Arts Council of New Westminster presents the Century House Artists Group Exhibition.

The show runs Aug. 18 to Sept. 11 at The Gallery at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park open to the public Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

The show features a variety of mediums, including watercolour, acrylic and pencil crayon.

The Century House Artists are a community of seniors who explore their creative side through colour, texture and light. Some are just emerging artists, their passion for paint discovered later in life. Others are more accomplished in their careers. Each talented artist is excited to share his or her craft with the rest of New Westminster.

The Arts Council is proud to host the artists from Century House as it supports seniors who want to pursue creative

endeavours. The Council serves as a hub for artists and community within New Westminster, promoting, supporting and encouraging art.

“Everyone has a visual story to tell and we’re proud to provide a venue for those stories to be on display,” said Stephen O’Shea, the executive director of the Arts Council of New Westminster in a news release. “The collaboration with Century House has been very successful and the quality of art on display is second-to-none.”

Artists who will have their work on display are: Barbara Hilstad, Phyllis Anthony, Hermine Weiss, Silvana NcNulty, Arlene Curtin, Susan Tamkin, Sharon Delorenzi, Eileen Pick, Linda Kober, Linda Cant, Lorna Hargreaves, Merril Hall and Candice James.

The opening reception for this show is Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and is open to all. For more details visit: artscouncilnewwest.org.

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Vendor space available for boardwalk festival

The annual Quayside festival and sale features all manner of used and recycled household items and clothing being offered by merchants and residents.

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There’s still time, and spaces, for vendors to participate in the ninth annual Boardwalk festival and sale, to be held Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., along the esplanade at New West Quay.

Organizers have extended the deadline for vendors to secure a spot at the sale to Aug. 14. The event features nearly 200 tables of household items, art, crafts, toys, clothing and other recycled treasures that otherwise might find their way to the trash.

LIVE BANDS

Treasure hunters will be serenaded by live bands playing on four stages along the boardwalk. Line 49 will play the new wave sounds of the 1980s, alternative music from the 1990’s and modern rock. Revolving Doors will provide a classic rock soundtrack and the 20-piece Royal Westminster

Regiment Band returns for a third year. A cappella group QV (Quay Voices) will be featured on the fourth stage. Belly dancers from Shimmy for the Soul will also perform.

Hungry shoppers will be able to sate their appetites with hot dogs from the New Westminster Lions Club as well as snacks from Tin Lizzie and Mr. Frosty.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Kids and pets aren’t being forgotten either. Clowns, face painting and even Spiderman will make an appearance in the Kids Zone and pets can enjoy a little pampering and quiet time by Uptown Dawgs in the Pet Zone.

All proceeds from the festival go to support local charities.

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It’s the level of quality, features and finishes that is Marcon’s signature.

Since 1985, locally owned Marcon has stayed true to its mandate of consistently exceeding expectations, both before and after homeowners receive the keys.

Marcon’s trademark attention to detail is unmistakable in Park & Metro; one need only take in the oversized patios, decks and terraces, parking and full size storage/bicycle lockers, and rain screen technology to know that this is a unique offering.

Marcon has built a stellar reputation constructing more than 8,900 quality homes across the province, but more importantly Marcon stands behind what they deliver with their Customer Care program.

“I don’t think anyone in the Lower Mainland can touch Marcon’s customer service department,” says Chiu. “Its comprehensive service continues throughout the process and beyond.”

One of the most respected builders in the province, Marcon, is celebrating its 30th anniversary

this year. It is fitting then that Marcon unveil its newest project located in South Cambie - two low-rise red brick buildings dubbed Park & Metro.

This collection of 73 one, two and three bedroom residences, ranging from 517 to 1,313 square feet, is located on a quiet residential street yet close to all of the urban amenities home buyers are looking for.

Ask any realtor to list the most important things a home should have and you are likely to hear: location, location, location. At Park & Metro, not only is it nestled in one of the city’s most coveted neighbourhoods and school catchments, it’s surrounded by parks,

trails and athletic fields, and these homes are stunning.

Park & Metro’s interior finishes offer uncompromising attention to detail. The one, two and three bedroom West Coast homes are distinguished by open interiors appointed with high quality, bright, spacious kitchens with Bosch stainless steel appliances, full-height pantry, Quartz countertops, built-in microwave and generous size master bedrooms with room for a king size bed, and the comfort of air conditioning for every home.

“For those who love the outdoors, Park & Metro is close to Queen Elizabeth Park, Langara Golf Course and the North Arm Trail Greenway,” says Celia Chiu, Park & Metro Sales Manager. “With prices starting from $348,800, we are appealing to a large cross section of buyers.”

Since the Canada Line went in, this former sleepy enclave burst onto the scene as a cultural melting pot waiting to be discovered. It boasts a variety of upscale, bohemian and chic boutiques, bakeries, bars and restaurants. Then there’s Marine Gateway - soon to be home to a number of shops, cafes and restaurants, professional services, as well as a Steve Nash fitness facility and an 11-screen Cineplex Theatre.

Don’t miss this opportunity to buy in South Cambie. Act fast as more than 70 per cent of the South building is sold and the North building has just been released. The Sale Centre and display home, located at 688 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver, is open daily (except Fridays) from noon to 5 p.m. For more information call 604-325-8111, email [email protected] or visit www.marcon.ca/parkandmetro. Estimated occupancy is Summer 2017.

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#420 85 8th Ave $232,900

2 year old, 502 sf, top � oor, 1 bedroom unit in Eight West. Features huge deck, laminate � oors, kitchen with white cabinets & granite counters, soaker tub in bathroom, 9’ ceilings & roughed in alarm system. Unit comes with 1 parking & 1 locker. Great location next to McBride Shopping centre with Safeway & Starbucks, transit and short walk to beautiful Queens Park, Justice Institute, Elementary School & Canada Games Pool. Great for 1st time buyers or investors. Rentals allowed. 2-5-10 new home warranty still in place.

1409 8th Avenue $1,388,000

Gorgeous, newer, 4478 sf, 6 bdrm + den, 6.5 bath home featuring vaulted & ornate ceilings, hardwood & granite � oors, hot water heating & air conditioning, high end � nishing, huge kitchen/family room with Island & granite counter & wood cabinets. Hot water on demand, large rooms & picture windows, curved

staircase, crown & baseboard moldings throughout, separate spice kitchen with WI pantry, 2 bas f/p, 1 bdrm legal suite down & media room & rec room & another bdrm & bath down. Large covered patio, fenced yard, double garage & more.

#803 728 Princess St $345,000

Great mountain & city views from this spacious & bright, 2 bdrm + solarium, 2 bath, 1203 sf, 20 yr old suite in the heart of Uptown New Westminster with direct access to Royal City Centre mall & close to all Uptown amenities, parks, schools & transit. This lovely suite features newer laminate & tile � oors, open plan, large room sizes, new kitchen applcs & more. Building is well maint’d & managed & has social room & visitor’s parking. Lots of great living space!

8 years young is the 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 751 sf, 10th � oor NW corner suite with mountain & city views just steps to Douglas College, Skytrain, NW Quay, parks & shopping. Suite features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, insuite laundry, balcony, 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. Suite is currently rented so can be a great investment or bring your decorating ideas & move in. Rentals allowed and 1 pet allowed.

#1008 814 Royal Ave $299,900

Prime central location in the heart of Uptown New Westminster. Walking distance to all shopping, parks, restaurants, library & transit. 397 sf bachelor suite facing the quiet side of the building. Suite has new paint & was remodelled 4 yrs ago. Building has newer roof, shared laundry & allows rentals. This suite has one parking stall in secure U/G parking & 1 locker. No pets allowed. Heat & hot water included in the low maint fee.

#203 707 8th St $115,000

Builders/Investors, beautiful river & mtn views from this 50’ x 121’ lot with a very livable house currently leased for $1,800 per month. Located right across the street from Cariboo Park. Home is 1790 sf with 4 bdrms & 2 baths. Rent the home for now & build your dream home in the future.

332 Richmond St $768,000

Amazing river & mtn views from this spacious 1922, 3400 sf, 8 bdrm, 3.5 bath home in Sapperton. This very unique home features updated electrical, newer windows, updated kitchen & bathrooms, very generous room sizes, 2 large sundecks, cedar siding, newer roof & a 2 bdrm suite down & 2 sets of laundry. Great location just steps to Elementary School and near parks, shopping & transit. Lot 33’1 x 103’3

7750 Elford St, Burnaby $949,900

#229 600 Park $478,800

Fabulous river, mtn & city views from this great 1950’s 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow on a large 6074 sf lot on quiet Crest street close to parks, schools, shopping & transit. This lovely home features gas f/p, updated open kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, Island, updated electrical & plumbing, sundeck with amazing views, 2 bdrms on main & mostly � nished basement with potential.

Beautiful craftsman style 2 bdrm, 2 level townhome at the AWARD WINNING “Roycroft” by Queens Park. This corner unit has great � oor plan w/9’ ceilings on main w/spacious dining & living room, open kitchen w/ breakfast bar & separate dining area/family room open to covered deck. Like new condition with new engineering hardwood � oor, newer kitchen cabinet, newer granite/quartz countertops throughout. Enjoy your large, quiet & private garden/yard. Steps to schools, amenities, Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, shopping & transit. 2 parking stalls!

#303 74 Richmond St $329,900

Beautifully updated & decorated, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1094 sf with amazing river & mtn views from large covered deck at “Governors Court”. Close to skytrain, shopping, parks & recreation. This immaculate suite features open plan, spacious kitchwith SS applcs, new lighting, LR with newer laminate � oors, gas f/p, updated baths, large closets, huge mstr bdrm, great natural light, insuite lndry & storage plus huge storage locker. Complex well maint’d & managed with new roof.

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133 Jardine St $1,398,000 #905 728 Princess St $383,800 8383 10th Ave, Bby $728,000

Gorgeous greenbelt courtyard & river views from this quiet west facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath 936 sq ft suite featuring open plan, 9’ ceilings, gorgeous cherrywood laminate � oors, upgraded newer gas f/p, nice covered deck, large mastr bdrm w/walkin closet, newer full size side by side front loading washer/dryer in ample lndry/storage room, nice window coverings & more. Bldg is well maint’d & managed. Complex o� ers exercise room, bike storage room and is located just next to the river boardwalks & near transit, shopping & parks/community centre. Community gardens across the street for the avid gardener. Lovely waterfront community! Additional parking spaces available for rent for $30/month.

Gorgeous corner 64.62’ x 321.75’ (20,791 sq ft) sub-dividable lot with 2 street frontages. Has very livable 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2250 sq ft 2 level home with income potential. Peaceful, rural setting in rapidly developing area.

Fabulous river, city and mountain views from this 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1294 sq ft southeast corner suite in 728 Princess. Direct access to mall, close to parks, schools, uptown amenities an transit. This bright and spacious suite features largekitchen, eating area with � oor to ceiling windows, LR/DR gas � replace, covered deck, large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite, good sized 2nd bedroom and 2nd bath, in-suite laundry room too. Great, well-maintained buildong, no pets no rentals. Flexible possession.

Great 5 bdrm 2,220 sf starter home on huge 51’ x 137’ lot located in nice East Burnaby neighborhood. Close to parks, schools, shopping & transit. This immaculate home features hardwood � oors, w/b � replace, 3bdrms on main & full height bsmt w/ 2 more bdrms, laundry, workshop, big yard, double carport w/ lane access, storm/double windows & much more.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the CivilForfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] - the CFANOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:On December 18, 2014, at Griffiths Drive and Beresford Street, and 6355 DeerLake Avenue, both in Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized,at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,640 CAD and a blackflip phone (Griffiths Drive), on or about 21:00 Hours, and $240 CAD (Deer LakeAvenue), on or about 00:14 Hours.The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subjectproperty had been used in and/or obtained by the commission of an offence(or offences) under section 5(2) (possession for purpose of trafficking) of theControlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2845,is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to theGovernment for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice ofdispute is filedwith the Director within the time period set out in this notice.A notice of disputemay be filed by a personwho claims to have an interest in all orpart of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days ofthe date uponwhich this notice is first published.Youmayobtain the formof anotice of dispute,whichmustmeet the requirementsof Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online atwww.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in thepresence of a lawyer or notary public, andmailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, POBox 9234 Station Provincial Government,Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In theMatter ofPart 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of theCivil ForfeitureAct [SBC 2005, C. 29] - the CFANOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:On July 25, 2013, at Royal Oak Avenue and Imperial Street, Burnaby, B.C., PeaceOfficer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property,described as: $405 CAD, on or about 19:01 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subjectproperty had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) undersection 5(2) (possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs andSubstances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2940,is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to theGovernment for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice ofdispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of disputemay be filed by a personwho claims to have an interest in all orpart of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days ofthe date upon which this notice is first published.

Youmayobtain the formof a notice of dispute,whichmustmeet the requirementsof Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online atwww.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in thepresence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, POBox 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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