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mario Bartel/neWSleaderchime chodon and michelle Taylor begin the process of blowing up about 10,000 black balloons that will comprise martin creed’s installation at the new mediaGallery in the Anvil Centre. Inflating the balloons will take about 15 hours.

Changeof planssparestrekkersNew West friendshad planned to be atEverest’s base camp

mario [email protected]

A spur-of-the-momentdecision may have spared a NewWestminster traveller from thedevastating earthquake in Nepal.Evan Duxbury and his

travelling buddy Doug Beech,twin brother of the Liberalcandidate in Burnaby North-Seymour, Terry Beech, embarkedon a six-week adventure to themountainous country in March.Their itinerary included stops inKathmandu, Pokhara, ChitwanNational Park and a gruellingtwo-week hike on the famousAnnapurna circuit from BesiSahar to Jomsom. They talkedabout finishing their stay byclimbing to Everest’s base camp.Duxbury said that’s likely where

they would have been Saturday.Much of that camp was wipedout by an avalanche triggered bythe massive 7.8 earthquake. Atleast 18 climbers were killed andanother 41 injured.But while resting up in

Kathmandu earlier last week,the pair found a cheap airfareto Japan and decided to takeadvantage.

Bringing POPart to NewWestmario [email protected]

With only days until he has to open thenew POPart exhibit at the Anvil Centre’sNewMedia Gallery, Gord Duggan is miningCraigslist classified ads from around theworld for a vintage slide projector. Digitalphotography has made the old-schooldevices obsolete and hard to find.But the device is a critical implement for a

piece in the upcoming show by British artistCeal Floyer that involves projecting imagesfrom cartoons onto a balloon painted matteblue to create an animated highlight.

Duggan thinks he’s tracked down therequisite projector in New York’s EastVillage, but negotiating its purchase andgetting it to NewWest in time is anothermatter.And that’s just one of the myriad of

details he and partner Sarah Joyce have totend to in the two weeks between shows atthe gallery.Putting on an exhibit at the NewMedia

Gallery involves more than just hangingpictures on a wall.In fact, for POPart a number of walls have

to be built from the floor up. That meansframing, running wiring, putting up drywall,

taping, mudding and painting. They alsohave to meet seismic standards. Duggan is arare curator who wears steel-toed boots andgets them covered in drywall dust.The new exhibit will also require the

construction of another room fronted withglass walls and a glass door that will be filledto six feet high with thousands of blackballoons.The concept for POPart was sparked by a

video performance Joyce and Duggan sawof American performance artist WilliamLamson popping balloons in 30 uniqueways.

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TRAVEL SHOWS AT THE LIBRARYThe monthly travel shows at the New Westminster Public Library will take atrip to Venice and Southern Italy in May. Join Rick Carswell as he introducesyou to the beauty of both the north and the south of Italy.

Rick will show his photos twice: on Wednesday, May 6 at 2:30 pm and againon Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm.

The free travel shows are co-sponsored by the Library and the UniversityWomen’s Club of New Westminster.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA AT IRVING HOUSESaturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2015Irving House, 302 Royal Ave

Spoil mom on her special day with tea served in the ‘Grandmother’s Room’at Irving House. Enjoy tea and refreshments, then join costumed guides for aguided tour of the home of Elizabeth Irving, one of the City’s pioneer mothers!Each seating can accommodate six guests; individuals can sign up for the 3:00pm sitting on Saturday.

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CANADA DAY: CALL FORCOMMUNITY GROUPDISPLAYSCommunity groups from or connected to NewWestminster are invited to submit proposals topresent a display during the Canada Day Celebrationat Queen’s Park on July 1st, 2015. We are looking forgroups that engage with the community, celebratethe spirit and multicultural heritage of NewWestminster and respond to this year’s Canada Daytheme: Strong. Proud. Free. The displays offer anopportunity for community groups to share theirorganization’s vision while interacting with the publicin a fun, family-friendly environment.

Criteria:

1. Community groups should provide a valueadded Canada Day related activity (thesemay include arts and crafts, multiculturalpresentations or community demos)

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Please send all submissions by May 15th, 2015 at 4pm to Corbin Murdoch,Arts Programmer, Anvil Centre at [email protected]. For moreinformation, please visit www.newwestcity.ca or call 604.515.3837.

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Monday,May 4, 2015

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Please note that councilmeetings are now videostreamed online atwww.newwestcity.ca.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGEWORKSHOPWhat is important to you in your neighbourhood?

The City of New Westminster is developing a heritage context statement forthe McBride-Sapperton and Brow of the Hill neighbourhoods. This documentwill be a record of the neighbourhood’s past history and heritage and includewhat citizens value about the neighbourhood today.

This heritage context statement will be used by the City to assist in futureplanning for the neighbourhood, providing information and direction forevaluating and protecting significant heritage resources such as naturalfeatures, buildings, streetscapes, parks, trees, landscapes, back lanes,industrial sites, stories, festivals, and celebrations. Please join us to helpidentify and map what you care about in your neighbourhood.

McBride-SappertonMay 5, 20157:00 to 8:30 pmKnox Church Hall, 403 East Columbia Street

Brow of the HillMay 7, 20157:00 to 8:00 pmPlaskett Room, New Westminster Public Library

For more information, please contact consultant Denise Cook [email protected] or the City’s Heritage Planner, Julie Schueck [email protected] or 604.527.4556.

BROWOF THE HILL RESIDENTS’ASSOCIATIONMEETINGThursday, May 77:00 pmNewWestminster Public Library, Plaskett Room

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100 IN 1 DAY PUBLIC PLANNINGWORKSHOPAnvil Centre 777 Columbia Street room 417May 10th 1-3pmRegister at https://100in1daynewwest.eventbrite.ca

100 in 1 Day is returning to Metro Vancouver for its second year onJune 6, 2015. This festival of civic engagement involves hundreds ofindividuals and organizations in the creation of small-scale projects orinitiatives known as urban interventions. Imagine the possibilities for our cityif hundreds of people all united to spark change by participating in small grassroots community activities. Join the movement today by submitting yourintervention, participating in a workshop or helping to spread the word.

This free workshop hosted by Evergreen and New Westminster CulturalServices is meant to inspire generative, creative and reflective urbaninterventions, and for you to share your ideas for making your neighbourhoodor community a better place. Learn more, meet people and develop yoururban intervention. People of all ages, backgrounds and locations across thecity are invited to attend to develop their 100 in 1 Day interventions.

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Duxbury said he and Beech didn’tlearn of the earthquake until messages ofconcern from family and friends startedflooding their emails.“We were surprised of course,”

said Duxbury by email. “Our mindsimmediately went to the fragileinfrastructure we’d seen and how anearthquake would impact the people we’dmet.”In fact the powerful quake pretty much

flattened the country, toppled apartmenttowers, destroyed ancient temples as wellas the former royal palace and knockedover the landmark Dharahra tower thatrises 61 metres above Kathmandu. Atleast 5,200 people are reported dead.At Duxbury’s family home in

Sapperton, his mom Fay was relieved by

the change in her son’s travel itinerary.“It was a good decision,” she said.Duxbury said he spent time Saturday

posting messages of his safety on hisFacebook page.“We’re appreciating the technology that

lets us inform our friends and family ofour status,” said Duxbury.Meanwhile the still-unfolding events

in Nepal have coloured memories of themonth they spent there.“The houses seemed haphazardly built

on one another,” said Duxbury. “I canonly imagine how many people would betrapped and injured. We feel incrediblylucky. Our thoughts are with our fellowtrekkers who are still in the country andall Nepali people, who welcomed us sowarmly.”Duxbury and Beech return Saturday.

Local firefightervolunteers in NepalNew West’s Brad Daironone of 18 area volunteers

Wanda [email protected]

A large contingent of volunteers fromthe Burnaby fire department, includingNewWestminster resident Brad Dairon,has arrived in Nepal to assist in rescueefforts following the massive earthquakeSaturday.The magnitude 7.8 quake, the death toll

for which had reached more than 5,000on Tuesday, collapsed countless buildings,including temples and heritage sites, inand around Kathmandu and triggered anavalanche that killed at least 18 at MountEverest base camp.By late Sunday, 18 Burnaby firefighters

had volunteered to head overseas withthe Canadian Medical Assistance Teamsto assist in the search for survivors, saidBurnaby fire chief Doug McDonald.The group was to begin the almost

24-hour journey starting 2 a.m. Monday,then spend four days on the ground inKathmandu before making the trip back.“These members have volunteered their

own time, they’re paying their own wayand what the department is offering themat this time is just equipment and suppliesthey could take with them to use in thesearch efforts,”McDonald said.Some of the members come from the

Burnaby department’s technical rescueteam and rescue task force, and have beentrained in urban search and rescue, butthere were no restrictions on who couldvolunteer, he said.The group will be tasked with searching

for survivors within the rubble, he said.Their equipment will include camerason wands that will allow for searching inconfined spaces, and technical listeningequipment to detect faint sounds suchas tapping by people trapped insidecollapsed buildings.The call for volunteers was spearheaded

by retired Burnaby firefighter MarkPullen, a member of the B.C. DisasterDogs Society who was heading to Nepalwith his trained rescue dog, McDonaldsaid. The team from Burnaby will bejoined by two firefighters fromMission,each with their own rescue dog.Pullen served in a similar capacity with

rescue dogs in New Orleans followingHurricane Katrina and in Haiti after the2010 earthquake.The dogs are trained to detect people

still alive in the collapsed buildings, aswell as those who have passed on, and toindicate the difference to their handlers.“I’m extremely proud of the members

volunteering to go into very dangerousconditions and it just shows the resolveof the Burnaby fire department and itsmembers,” said McDonald, “that they’rewilling to help anywhere and go anywhereat their own expense, basically to help outthose that are having a tough time.”Families being supportive are just one

example of how there are many peoplehere at home helping to make the rescueeffort happen.The firefighters finally arrived in

Nepal around 10 a.m. Tuesday, said NewWestminster resident Jacqueline Daironwhose husband, Burnaby firefighter BradDairon, called to let her know they’dmade it to the Kathmandu airport.When Brad got the call for volunteers,

he first asked Jacqueline if they couldmanage without him helping out withtheir two daughters, aged three and five,particularly around daycare and activities.“I said, ‘if this is something you

want to do I would make it happen,’”Jacqueline recalled.All the grandparents are stepping up

and their workplaces are being flexible tohelp smooth the way for the firefighters’rescue work, she said. This is the firstoverseas work Brad has done.“I’m definitely nervous but those

feelings are outweighed by how happyand proud I am that he’s willing to do thisand represent Burnaby fire departmentand show the world that people are outthere willing to help.”She said handling all the logistics at

home “pales in comparison to the effortsthey’re putting in. And there’s just thesense of pride that I have that they puttheir hand up to help out and if there wasever a time to do it, now is the time.”All the firefighters’ flights were donated

by Cathay Pacific and Pacific Blue Crossdonated travel medical insurance tohelp make the trip happen, Lamoureux,president of Burnaby FirefightersAssociation Local 323.

Photo ContriButedevan duxbury, left, and his traveling buddy, doug beech, hike the annapurna circuit during theirmonth-long holiday in nepal. The pair decided to take advantage of a cheap airfare to Japan andleft nepal early, just before saturday’s devastating earthquake.

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PROJECTDESCRIPTION:A proposal has beensubmitted to allowthe development ofan additional buildingof 35,763.09 sq. ft. at101 Third Street and228 Manitoba Street(outlined bold on themap) to allow thedevelopment of anadditional two storeybuilding on the two sites.

WHAT ARE THESEAPPLICATIONSABOUT?An Official Community Plan Amendment (shown hatched on the map)and Heritage Revitalization Agreement (shown outlined in bold on themap) are required to allow the development of an additional buildingon the two sites to accommodate the expansion of a private school,Urban Academy. The Heritage Revitalization Agreement would requirethe rehabilitation of the existing Robson Manor building and the longterm protection of additional elements within the building.

HOWDO I GET MORE INFORMATION?The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing onlineat www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the PlanningDepartment at City Hall 10 days prior to the Public Hearing, April 21,2015 to May 4, 2015. City Hall hours are Monday between 8:00 amand 8:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm(except statutory holidays).

HOWCAN I BE HEARD?The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on May 4, 2015 at6:00pm, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Councilprior to the closing of the Public Hearing.

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2015 Annual Residential Water, Sewer and Solid Waste bills have beenmailed out at the end of February.

If you have not received your Residential Water, Sewer and Solid Waste billplease contact the Taxes and Utilities Department at City Hall at 604-527-4550or 604-527-4555. New owners of single detached dwellings who have notreceived their bill are advised to contact the Taxes and Utilities Department.

Accounts paid in full on or before May 1, 2015 are eligible for a 5% promptpayment discount. Accounts unpaid after May 1, 2015 are not eligible for the5% discount and may be subject to transfer to property taxes if still unpaid atDecember 31, 2015.

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• Cheques post-dated to the May 1st discount date are welcome

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If you meet all of the above requirements and your flat rate utility bill does notalready include a reduction described as “Senior Waiver” please call the Taxesand Utilities Department for assistance.

For further information, call the Taxes and Utilities Department at City Hall at604-527-4550 or 604-527-4555.

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Creating an online community telephone polemario [email protected]

NewWestminster residents have a new,high-tech way to communicate with theirneighbours about local issues, events orsimple needs like finding a lost cat orgetting a babysitter recommendation.Imagine Facebook tacked to a telephone

pole.That’s kind of the premise behind

Neighbourhoods, a free private communitycommunication platform created byPlaceSpeak. The company has partneredwith the city of NewWest to launchNeighbourhoods for each of the city’s 11defined neighbourhoods such as MasseyVictory Heights, West End, Quayside,Queen’s Park and Brow of the Hill.The service allows neighbours to

connect privately with each other withinthe boundaries of their neighbourhoodusing an online Geosocial platform. Afterregistering and creating a profile on thePlaceSpeak website, users are verifiedand then placed into their appropriateneighbourhood site. They can then use

the platform to raise issues of hyperlocalconcern, organize neighbourhood eventsor meetings, find a nearby babysitter, locatea lost pet.It’s not unlike the way people used to

post notices on wooden telephone poles,but with the added electronic componentof also being able to communicate witheach other.Jason Lesage, the president of the

Massey Victory Heights NeighbourhoodAssociation, said NewWest’s emergingdemographic of younger professionalsmakes the city an ideal proving ground forthis high-tech community bulletin board.“They’re more attuned to

communicating online,” said Lesage,who sees the service as an adjunct toonline tools he already uses extensivelylike Facebook, Twitter and email to alertmembers of his association of happeningsin their neighbourhood.He said those online connections have

helped make his “sleepy” residentialneighbourhood one of the most activeassociations in the city. It’s also not afraid

to take on divisive issues like the upcomingtransit referendum.“This is a great way to raise an issue,”

said Lesage. “Issues that are current andhave an impact on liveability, that’s whatreally engages people.”

Colleen Hardwick, the CEO ofPlaceSpeak, said “All too often we hearthat people don’t know who lives on theirown block. There’s a lot of hyperlocalinformation that can be shared online.”For details go to www.PlaceSpeak.com.

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That led them on a journey to construct an exhibitsharing a similar theme or idea.Joyce said they’d also long desired to showcase British

artist Martin Creed, renowned for one of his works inwhich visitors walk through a room filled with thousandsof balloons.“Looking at the materials, it seemed the absolute

obvious way for this show to go,” said Joyce.They knew one local collector, condo marketing

magnate Bob Rennie, who owned one of Creed’s 10balloon pieces. Not that he’s built a glass room in hishome and filled it with balloons; but he does own acertificate asserting his ownership of Creed’s piece, thisone comprised of pink balloons. Loaning that certificateto galleries helps build a work’s importance and increaseits value.But Rennie had

already exhibited Creed’spink balloons locally, sohe connected Joyce andDuggan with anotherVancouver collector whoowned the black balloonversion.Along with acquiring

the right to exhibit the piece in the NewMedia Gallery,Joyce and Duggan were presented with a number of verytechnical specifications to ensure the display conformsto the artist’s original intent. Those included everythingfrom the dimensions of the room, the type of lightingand how it’s to be placed, the types of balloons tobe used, the amount of air to fill them to a specifieddimension and even a very specific machine to be used toaccomplish that. There’s procedures to replace deflatedballoons as well as contingencies in case someone getsclaustrophobic in the balloon room and an emergencyplan if someone gets sick.Duggan said he contacted other galleries that had

exhibited Creed’s balloon installations to formulatehis own plan. He followed that up by drawing detaileddiagrams for the NewMedia Gallery’s installation andmade complex mathematical calculations to determine

how many balloons - 5,000 - would be needed to fill halfthe volume of its designated space.“It’s that kind of detail that allows people to trust us,”

said Joyce. “Almost every piece is a new problem. Youhave to understand the art conceptually and understandthe artist’s intentions.”The payoff, said Duggan, is seeing visitors spend time

with the art, experience it rather than just look at itpassively.“It’s the inverse of the gallery-viewer relationship,” he

said. “It’s more experiential. You don’t walk around thesculpture, it walks around you.”That will especially be the case for Karina Smigla-

Bobinski’s kinetic sculpture ADA.Again Duggan will be required to construct a room

with all the walls, ceiling and floor painted white. Oncethat’s completed, a giant transparent globe inflatedwith a small amount of helium and affixed with dozensof charcoal spikes will be released in the room so thatvisitors can move and bounce it around, leaving blackmarks on the white paint, contributing to the creation ofa new, unique art piece.In between hanging drywall, liaising with artists,

collectors and galleries, assembling volunteers who willblow up the balloons for Creed’s installation, searchingthe globe for obscure electronics like slide projectorsand video monitors that display vertically, writing notesfor the show’s program, Joyce and Duggan also have todo the grunt work of seeking out sponsors and writinggrant applications.The pair works within the confines of an annual

budget, pulling money into exhibits and out of othersas needs arise. They also try to keep as many ofthe infrastructure elements as reusable as possible;for instance the glass walls and doors being erectedfor Creed’s balloon room installation will be storedfor future use as windows into other artworks orpresentations.“It’s not like pulling together paintings,” said

Joyce. “With new media there’s so much you have tounderstand. It’s exhausting and exciting.”POPart opens at the New Media Gallery in the Anvil

Centre on May 2 with a reception and artist’s talk from6-9 p.m. The show runs until July 26.

Balloons fill new exhibit⫸ continued from Front Page

clockwise from below: co-curator gord duggan tries out aprojection system he’s juryrigged to display video of williamLamson’s performance piece in which he pops balloons in 30

unique ways. Duggan searches online classifieds worldwide tofind some of the technical equipment he needs for POPart.

sarah Joyce checks the shipment of 15,000 balloons for martincreed’s installation. Joyce and duggan commune with a gallery

assistant Josh doherty over construction plans for the roomthat will contain Karina smigla-bobinski’s ADA. duggan’s work

boots are often covered in drywall dust.

PhotoS BY mario Bartel


Lancers organizeown event.Maybe.mario [email protected]

The Royal Lancers have gone rogue. Orhave they?The group of community leaders that

was shut out of its annual dance with theMay Queen suite at the city’s May Daybanquet is organizing its own event, acommunity heritage picnic to be held atthe NewWestminster Armoury on Sunday,May 24.The picnic, said the chair of the Royal

Lancers, David MacGrotty, “recreates, ina small way, the early beginning of MayDay in the RoyalCity.”That includes

the traditionalquadrille dancesbetween the adultLancers andthe elementaryschool girls that comprise the May Queensuite. In March NewWest council decidedto eliminate those dances from the programof its May Day banquet as part of its effortto modernize May Day events.But, said MacGrotty in a press release

issued Monday to announce the new picnicevent, “May Day is not only a celebrationfor children. As we look back to the earlydays in our city’s history and the reason forthe creation of May Day, you find it was acelebration of all ages with its purpose tobuild community spirit for the disheartenedcitizens at the time.”However at a meeting held Tuesday

night with representatives of city council,MacGrotty said the picnic still hadn’t beenfinalized.“I don’t know why they were playing

cagey,” said Coun. Lorrie Williams, whowas one of three councillors meeting withthe Lancers.MacGrotty said the picnic was organized

in response to “overwhelming publicoutcry to protect the rich traditions ofMay Day.”But Williams said that hasn’t been the

experience of city councillors.

“Certain topics get out the passions,”said Williams. “But the people who areneutral or for the city’s decision don’t saymuch.”Williams said the discussion with the

Lancers was “respectful,” but council wassticking with its decision to excise theLancer dance from the evening banquet.MacGrotty said the city’s intransigence

has been frustrating for his group. He saidthey’ve been trying to find common groundwith city council for more than three years,even made some accommodations alongthe way.“They were voted in by a majority, but

now they’remaking adecision basedon a minority ofcomplaints,” saidMacGrotty.But the

informal natureof the Lancers group makes it difficult forthe city to form partnerships with them,said Coun. Patrick Johnstone.“The Lancers are a very loose

organization,” said Johnstone. “They don’treally have a formal structure and that doescreate challenges when the city deals withthem.”Williams said council’s decision comes

down to perception and the evolution ofthe city over the past 100 years.“In times past older white men ruled

everything,” said Williams. “That’s the waythings were, but that’s not the way they areanymore. If they’re representing the leadersof our community maybe they shouldinclude minorities, maybe they shouldinclude women.”MacGrotty said that’s exactly the driving

force behind the planned picnic.“As an open and inclusive event,

bringing together citizens of all ages,backgrounds and ethnicities, thecommunity picnic will foster the bondsbetween families and neighbours, and helpbridge the gap between youth and seniors,”he said. “We want everyone to be happy.”

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City goes ahead with$7-million parkade planThe end of the Front Street parkade is

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save the waterfront parking structure torepurpose it as an elevated park, the cityhas awarded the $7-million contract forthe demolition of the parkade’s westernsection, from the foot of Sixth Streetto Begbie, and the rehabilitation of theeastern section to the foot of Fourth Streetthat will be preserved.Deramore Construction Services will

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be re-routed to Columbia Street, whileeastbound trucks will use Royal Avenue. Areport presented to city council on Mondaysaid up to 6,300 vehicles, including 1,900trucks, use Front Street eastbound everyday, while 4,200 vehicles, including 1,600trucks, go westbound.The project is estimated to cost a total of

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short, light brown hair and a mole on hisleft cheek.“We’d like to encourage people to take

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Gorgeous river views from this 2 bdrm/2bath, 1075 sq ft 17yr old suite. Featlaminate flrs, newer SS applcs, granitecounters in kitch & bath, updated vanityin bthrm gas f/p, master w/largeWI closet,& insuite laundry. Bldg is well maint’d &managed andhas an exercise room. 2 petsunder 30lbs ok. Just steps to boardwalk,NW Quay market, skytrain, D/T amenities& more.

Beautiful 2 yr old, 3 level, 2 bdrms, 2 baths,1067 sf + 461 sf tandem dble garageend unit in Casa D’Oro close to Skytrain,schools, shopping & recreation. This bright& spacious former show home feats highceilings on main, modern white kitchenwith Island & SS applcs, crown moldings,quality light fixtures + 3 ceiling fans, largeclosets with organizer, lots of built-in extrashelving & storage, sundeck + 2 patio/yard areas & 2 entrances. Pets & rentals ok.Household & outdoor furniture negotiable.Shows extremely well.

WATERFRONT PROPERTY on the Fraser.Gorgeous rivers views from this bright &spacious 2000 sf home located on a quietstreet. This 18 year old home has 3 bdrms + 2bath up + a fully finished bsmt & double garagedown. Home has a great lay out, large deck, gasfireplace in generous living room, bright & openkitchenwith eating area &muchmore! Lot Size:46’ x 88’

Immaculate, 11 yr old, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 822 sf (fromdeveloper’s plans), garden suite facing secludedgrass, tree rimmed green belt in the “Brockton”close to Justice Institute, parks, schools, shopping& transit. This lovely W facing home features 9’ceilings, open plan, electric f/p, large covered patioopen to greenery, modern open kitchen, good sizeclosets w/organizers, insuite storage, 2 parking,wizard security screen on door & bdrm wndws,new garburator, light fixtures etc. Shows very nice!

Gorgeous 4 year old, 5788 square foot, custom built 7bedroom, 7 bath home on 66’x 132’corner lot. This homeboast very high-end finishing with wok kitchen & Butlerpantry, floor to ceiling windows in stairwell, engineeredstone & hardwood floors, awesome media room down,2 bedroom legal suite down, double garage & singlecarport. Home needs to be viewed to appreciate itsgrandeur.

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1 year old, studio condo in the “Viceroy”located right in the heart of the Uptownarea. This near new suite featureslaminate floors, granite counters, SSapplcs, spa like bathroom with soakertub, Murphy bed & Peek-A-Boo” view ofRiver. Great Bosa built concrete high risewith exceptional amenities includingsocial room with full size kitch, lounge,boardroom, outdoor f/p, gym & gardenterrace. Rentals & pets ok

2 bdrm, corner unit townhome in thedesirable, Whistler inspired, “Crofton”complex. This bright suite features aquaint front porch, lots of windows,laminate & tile floors, gas f/p, passthrough from kitchen to dining area,covered balcony off the living room,laundry upstairs & bright master bdrmwith cheater ensuite. This award winningdevelopment is located just steps frombeautiful Queens Park, Canada GamesPool, Justice Institute, shopping, transit,schools & more.

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AWESOME views from this fabulous,2 bdrm + den, 950 sf, 8 yr old suite atthe “Point” in D/T New Westminster.Feats laminate flrs, granite counters,SS applcs, insuite lndry, electric f/p,covered deck, 2 parking stalls, locker &more. Bldg is well maint’d & managed& has indoor pool, swirl pool, exerciseroom, theatre & more

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CHAMBER ELECTSEXECUTIVE COUNCILEarlier this month the New Westminster Chamber ofCommerce, elected its Executive Council. Joining ChairJames Woods on the Executive Council are Past Chair,Christine Conway, Chair Elect Stan Weismiller, TreasurerBrett Pavan and Executive Secretary Stephen Bruyneel.

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Lorna Stewart’s Essence Hair Design has been in businesssince 1986. Just as the city has done, Essence has changedand evolved over the years. It’s always been a quality hairsalon, but over the years it has expanded to carry clothing,skin care products and services, gifts and home decor items,and fashion accessories. Essence has always been open totrying new things to ensure it adapts to a changing economy.The biggest risk came when it moved from its home on theFraser River by the Inn at the Quay to New WestminsterStation. Today, Essence is on the leading edge of a downtownrenaissance that has paid off with new clients coming in, evensome who hop SkyTrain from as far as Yaletown. Meantime,Essence works hard to make New Westminster a better placeto live. Lorna and Essence have raisedmore than $200,000 forcharity over the years, most of which has stayed in the RoyalCity. Monarch Place, a New West organization dedicated tohelping women and their children fleeing domestic violence,has received something every year from Essence, whether itbe money and gifts, or just contributions at Christmas forthings to make the season a bit merrier.

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Unlocking the Blocked Voice: RoyalCity Literary Arts Society’s interactivepoetry workshop features facilitatorBonnie Nish. When: May 2, 2 to 4p.m. Where: 737 6th Street, NewWestminster. Info: $20 for members;$30 for non-members, www.rclas.com.

West Coast Symphony: With guestconductor Yariv Aloni performingProkofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 (soloistJeanette Singh) and Tchaikovsky’sSyphony No. 2 known as “The LittleRussian.”When: Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529Queens Ave., New Westminster. Admissionby donation. Info: www.queensavenue.orgor www.facebook.com/musicatqueens

Reel Readers Club: Read the book,watch the movie at the library, andthen discuss both of them. The nextReel Readers face-off features Wil:From Lost to Found on the Pacific CrestTrail by Cheryl Strayed and the moviestarring Reese Witherspoon. When: May7 at 6:30 p.m. Where: New WestminsterPublic Library, 716 6th Ave. Info: Registerat 604-527-4667 or [email protected].

Pencil, Paint and Passion: The ArtsCouncil of New Westminster presents an

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10AM - 3PM COME JOIN US!Free Balloons, Cake Ceremony at 1PM,Gift Basket Lucky Draw, Fruit Sampling,Spin the Wheel & Win, and More!

MAY 2, SATURDAY

at Royal City Centre,MarineWay Market &

Lougheed Town Centre

Happy Anniversary!

KIN’S FARM MARKET

new westminster newsleader april 30 2015

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