Royal City Record January 6 2012

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It’s not Tim Hortons, butthe lobby of Royal ColumbianHospital probably isn’t wherepatients thought they were goingwhen they came to the hospitalby ambulance Tuesday night.

Facing overflow conditionsin the emergency department,staff put up temporary privacyscreens for incoming patients inthe hospital’s lobby.

“The area that we admitpatients into through the emer-gency department and the over-capacity areas that we haveadjacent to the emergencydepartment were full,” said RoyThorpe-Dorward, Fraser HealthAuthority public affairs officer.“We had a very busy site yester-day, and we opened up an area inthe main lobby to accommodatefive stretchers that were broughtin by B.C. Ambulance.”

Thorpe-Dorward said the over-capacity crowd was the result of anumber of factors out of the hos-pital’s control. The two monthsfollowing Christmas are the bus-iest time of year for hospitalsacross the Fraser Health region,Thorpe-Dorward said, because ofseasonal illnesses like flu, chronicconditions flaring up and peoplesuffering falls or motor vehicleaccidents due to the weather, ontop of already growing demandin emergency departments.

“Yearly emergency depart-ment visits are up six per centover last year, and in-patientdays of patients admitted toFraser Health units are up fourper cent. We have annual growthand increased demand combinedwith the seasonal winter surge,”

Thorpe-Dorward said.As of Wednesday, Thorpe-

Dorward said the privacy screensremain up and are being used asneeded.

“It does look a little bit betterthan yesterday, but they’re stillkeeping that area there in casethey get more,”he said.

Last March,the province andFraser Healthdrew criticism when the hospi-tal’s Tim Hortons dining areawas used for patient overflow.

New Westminster MLA DawnBlack said the situation RCH is“not surprising,” as seniors inneed of long-term care beds andsupport services at home come tothe hospital when those optionsaren’t available.

“It all jams up in the emer-gency ward because people come

in that way, and there’s nowhereto move them,” she said.

The overcrowding is renewingcalls for the province to move onan expansion of Royal ColumbianHospital. Fraser Health has sub-mitted concept designs and isawaiting approval from the prov-

ince.“They’ve been

waiting a longtime. There areconcept plans for

the expansion of the hospital.They submitted that plan close toa year ago, and generally a con-cept plan is approved in a muchshorter frame of time than that.It’s worrisome that they haven’treceived approval from the gov-ernment,” Black said. “I’ve beenpushing it in the legislature. Iquestioned the Minister of HealthMr. de Jong last year. He admit-ted that the process was taking

longer, but, of course, he starts totalk about other areas of need.”

Black said the issue will be“at the top of her agenda” whenthe legislature reconvenes inFebruary.

Thorpe-Dorward said RoyalColumbian is Fraser Health’s topexpansion priority, but there hasbeen no indication in the lastyear that the province is movingforward with it.

B.C. Health Minister Mike deJong was not available for aninterview, according to his staff,but his office did offer a state-ment.

“We know this situation isnot ideal but recognize that thehospital has a responsibility toaccommodate patients needingcare,” the statement reads.

As for the expansion, de Jong’sstaff said Royal Columbian willbe considered in the upcoming

2012 budget process.“We have also identified Royal

Columbian Hospital as one ofour capital priorities for health,but we need to consider all ofthe capital priorities, not only inhealth care, but across govern-ment, and the reality of our fiscalsituation before making any com-mitments,” the statement adds.

The B.C. Nurses’ Union is alsovoicing criticism over the prov-ince and Fraser Health’s han-dling of Royal Columbian andlong-term care for seniors. JaniceBuchanan, union vice-president,said the situation was unaccept-able but stressed overcrowding atRoyal Columbian is the norm.

“It’s very, very disturbing anddistressing to see this again. Itwasn’t that long ago that we hadthe fiasco with Tim Hortons,” shesaid. “The overcapacity at Royal

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◗LEGAL ISSUES

Field trip consent and waiver formsthat local parents are being asked to signprior to their children going on somefield trips have some New Westminsterparents concerned.

Martha Groenwold is the parent of aGrade 2 boy at Lord Kelvin Elementary.Prior to Christmas, she was asked to signthe district’s draft consent and waiverform for a child participating in a high-risk activity, in this case, ice skating.

In a series of emails to The Record,Groenwold explained why she wasuncomfortable with the form.

“Basically you sign all your legal rightsaway, and the school takes no responsi-bility for your child,” writes Groenwold.“Both parents must sign it and witness it.… I was told by the teacher if I don’t signall clauses, he can not go.

“We refused to sign clause one, twoand four. … We are concerned becausewe are the responsible ones for our chil-dren and do not want to sign our rightsaway since the form basically says thatno matter what they do, they are notresponsible, and we can’t sue.”

In the first clause that Groenwoldrefers to, the form asks parents to “waiveany and all claims I may have against,and release from all liability and agreenot to sue the board of education ofSchool District No. 40 (New Westminster)and its officers, employees, agents, vol-unteers and representatives, and theMinistry of Education for any personalinjury, death, property damage or losssustained as a result of my child’s partici-pation in the field trip, arising out of anycause whatsoever, including negligence.”

Assistant superintendent Al Balanuiktold The Record on Wednesday morn-ing that the form being sent to parentsdoesn’t take away a child’s right to suethe district.

“Certainly, while the form would indi-cate that parents cannot bring actionagainst the district, we’ve seen several

Propertyvaluesgoing up

Take a deep breath, NewWestminster homeowners, yourtax assessment is in the mail andthe value your home is taxed at isprobably going up.

B.C. Assessment released its2012 assessment numbers Tuesdayshowing New Westminster’s totalassessed value at $13.07 billion,up about 5.8 per cent from $12.352billion in 2011.

“Most homes in the NorthFraser region are worth more invalue compared to last year’sassessment roll,” said deputyassessor Zina Weston in a pressrelease. “Most homeowners willsee modest changes in the minusfive per cent to plus 15 per centrange.”

Strata units are mostly withinthat same range, though some inthe North Fraser region are up byas much as 25 per cent, accordingto the report.

B.C. Assessment determinesvaluations for tax purposes onhomes by analyzing nearby salesand home characteristics like size,age, quality, condition, view andlocation, as of July 1 of the previ-ous year.

North Fraser home values wentup by an average 9.11 per cent in2011.

AdamGoss,aNewWestminsterreal estate agent with Park GeorgiaRealty Ltd., said tax assessmentsare typically lower than actualmarket values of homes, but thisyear’s numbers are pretty close towhat he’s seeing in the market.

“To be honest, I think they’repretty fair in New West,” he said.

One broad exception, Gossnoted, is Queen’s Park, wheresingle-family homes are now con-sidered by B.C. Assessment to bein the $1-million club.

Goss said that seems too high,and the likely cause is the sale ofa large lot in the Queen’s Parkneighbourhood slated for redevel-opment.

“That one sale had a large partin that big jump. That would sug-gest that land in that area is worth

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 (NEW WESTMINSTER)

1001 Columbia Street, 2nd Floor, New Westminster BC V3M 1C4Phone: (604) 517-6240 Fax: (604) 517-6390

http://district.sd40.bc.ca

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE 2012/13 SCHOOL YEAR

GENERAL INFORMATION ALTERNATE PROGRAMSRETURNING STUDENTSIf your child was in an SD No. 40 (New Westminster)school last year, s/he is automatically registered at thesame school s/he attended last year in the next grade,as noted on her/his report card.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO REGISTERALL NEW STUDENTS—KINDERGARTEN,

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE ANDSECONDARY SCHOOL

Note: The parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) of achild must come with the student to register.

1. Proof of address in New WestminsterRecent property tax statement or purchaseagreement and hydro or other utility bill.

2. Child’s original birth certificateMust show parent names with certified translationin English, if needed.

3. Canadian immigration or citizenshipdocumentsFor parents and children.

4. Child’s immunization records since birth andBC Care Card

5. Other relevant documentation involvingguardianship and court orders

NEW STUDENTS: KINDERGARTENChildren who were born in 2007 are eligible to beginschool in September 2012. Kindergarten registration forthe 2012/13 school year begins on Monday, January16th at elementary schools.

All elementary schools have exclusively FULL DAYKINDERGARTEN programs.

All Kindergarten students register at theirneighbourhood school, even if they have applied forPrograms of Choice. At the time of registration, pleasebring the original documents listed above (seeDOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO REGISTER ALL NEWSTUDENTS). Contact the School Board Office to findout your neighbourhood school (see contactinformation above).

NEW STUDENTS: ELEMENTARY/MIDDLEAll new students register FIRST at their neighbourhoodschool. At the time of registration, please bring theoriginal documents listed above (see DOCUMENTSREQUIRED TO REGISTER ALL NEW STUDENTS).Applications from new students are date & timestamped to be accommodated in order of:

1. In CatchmentApplications are now accepted to enroll for the nextschool year. Apply at your neighbourhood schoolbetween 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday(excluding days schools are closed). Students areguaranteed a place in their catchment(neighbourhood) school provided they haveregistered by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012.

2. Out of Catchment AND In DistrictOut of catchment and in district students register first attheir neighbourhood school. They then fill out a CrossBoundary Form at their neighbourhood school duringoffice hours between 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 30th

and Friday, March 16th, at 3:00 p.m. Admissiondecisions at the desired school may not be madebefore 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1st.

3. Out of DistrictOut of district students apply for admission during officehours between 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 30th andFriday, March 16th, at 3:00 p.m. Admission decisionsmay not be made before 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 1st.

NEW WESTMINSTERSECONDARY SCHOOL (NWSS)Students not enrolled in NWSS feeder schools mayapply to register at NWSS beginning Tuesday, March27th, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon only and daily thereafterfrom 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon. Applications for OUT OFDISTRICT students are subject to available spaces andresources. At the time of registration, please bring theoriginal documents listed above (see DOCUMENTSREQUIRED TO REGISTER ALL NEW STUDENTS).

Information Meeting: A session for new students ingrades 8 and 9 and their parents will be held onMonday, March 5th at New Westminster SecondarySchool. For more information contact (604) 517-6368.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)PROGRAMLocation: NWSS.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is arigorous pre-university course of studies that meets theneeds of highly motivated secondary students. The IBgraduation diploma is recognized world-wide andsuccessfully completed courses can earn universitycredit. NWSS offers NWSS pre-IB Honours courses tostudents in grades 9 and 10 and IB courses to students ingrades 11 and 12.For more information on the International BaccalaureateProgram, call (604) 517-5932 or visit the NWSS IBwebsite at: www.sd40.bc.ca/nwss-ib/

FRENCH IMMERSION/MONTESSORIFor information about the district’s continuous registrationprocess for Programs of Choice, visit our website at http://district.sd40.bc.ca/programs-services/french-immersion-montessori-programs. The link to French Immersion andMontessori is under Programs on our home page(http://district.sd40.bc.ca/).

PLEASE NOTE:Registrations for Programs of Choice are accepted at theColumbia Square Office reception, 1001 Columbia Street,1st Floor. For information call (604) 517-6111.

The current Early French Immersion program at JohnRobson School (K-5 for fall 2012 and K-6 the year after)will move to Lord Kelvin School and the west endMontessori program will move to Connaught HeightsSchool when the new middle school opens.

EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION (EFI)Locations: École Herbert Spencer (Grades K-5), ÉcoleJohn Robson (Grades K-5) and École Lord Tweedsmuir(Grades K-7).

Information Meeting: École John Robson Elementary(120 Eighth Street) on Thursday, February 16th, 6:30 p.m.

This meeting is for parents interested in learning moreabout EFI and the continuous registration process.

LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (LFI)Location: École Glenbrook Middle School (Grades 6-8).

Information Meeting: École Glenbrook Middle School(701 Park Crescent) on Thursday, February 9th, 7:00 p.m.

This meeting is for parents and students to learn aboutLate French Immersion and the registration process.

MONTESSORILocations: Lord Tweedsmuir (Grades 1-6) and RichardMcBride (Grades K-5).

Information Meeting: Richard McBride School Library(331 Richmond Street) Thursday, February 23rd, 6:30 p.m.

This meeting is for parents interested in learning moreabout the Montessori Program and the district’scontinuous registration process.

For more information about the New WestminsterMontessori Society and Montessori Education, visitwww.newwestmontessori.ca .

PUNJABI AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (PSL)Locations: Queensborough Middle School (Grades 5-8)and NWSS (Grades 11 & 12).

For more information on registering for Punjabi courses,contact the schools:

Queensborough Middle School (604) 517-6040

NWSS (604) 517-6368

HOME LEARNERS’ PROGRAM (HLP)Locations: 314 Sixth Street and Bowen Island.

Enrolment applications are now being accepted for the2012/13 school year. Are you looking to play an active,hands-on role in your child’s education? Have you everthought of Home Schooling but not sure how? Why notinvestigate your options with the School District No. 40Home Learners’ Program? Information:

New Westminster (604) 517-5917www.sd40.bc.ca/nwhl

Bowen Island (604) 947-0700www.islanddiscovery.ca

ROYAL CITY ALTERNATEPROGRAM (RCAP)Location: 629 Agnes Street.

This is an academic program to completeGrades 8, 9, and 10 with social and life skillssupport for students 13 to 15 years of age. Theprogram provides a transition to regular oralternate secondary school programs.

For more information call (604) 517-6194.

POWER (Planning, Ownership, Work,Education, Respect)

Location: Columbia Square(1001 Columbia Street).

This secondary school completion program foryouth 16 to 18 years of age offers self-paced andclassroom courses, one-on-one tutoring, grade12 graduation (Dogwood), work experience andjob search skills, field trips and outdoor activitiesand personal counselling.

Second term intakes will occur the week ofJanuary 3, 2012.

For more information call (604) 517-6159 or visitthe POWER website at http://district.sd40.bc.ca/power/about .

SIGMALocation: NWSS.

This secondary school completion program foryouth 16 to 18 years of age offers grade 12graduation (Dogwood), a semestered schedule,flexible and structured courses, field trips, andpersonal counselling.

For more information contact the school at(604) 517-6292 or e-mail [email protected] .

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAcademic Programs and English as a SecondLanguage Instruction

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Academic Night School

Are you looking to get ahead? Spend yourevenings finishing up your high schoolgraduation or upgrading your marks for post-secondary training. Grade 11 and 12 academiccourses are offered on weeknights at NewWestminster Secondary School. Courses arebeginning the week of February 6th. Contact usby phone at (604) 517-6286 or visit us on theweb at www.ce40.ca for information.

Virtual School

Do you need a school that’s open when you’reready to study? Take high school credit coursesonline and achieve your educational goals.Upgrade your English, Math, Social Studies andScience knowledge, and grades. The VirtualSchool Program is open to both high schoolstudents and adults. To find out more, call(604) 517-6191 or visit us online:

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CONTINUING EDUCATION GENERALINTEREST OFFERINGSWe offer 300 general interest courses andprograms for adults. You can get in shape,explore a new hobby, continue your learning orjust take a course for fun. Classes take place onweeknights and occasional Saturdays.Registration begins January 3, 2012. Contact usat (604) 517-6345 or browse our website atwww.ce40.ca .

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Columbian Hospital isevery day. Every day, 24-7.”

Buchanan said baselinestaffing at RCH ought to beenough to handle flu seasonwithout putting patientsinto hallways and corridors.Beyond that, Buchanan saidincreasing funding for long-term care beds and homec-are to keep people out ofhospital would probably becheaper than treating themin crowded ERs.

“It costs $1,000 a day tohave a patient in an acutecare hospital. There areother ways of delivering thecare,” she said.

New Westminster city

councillor and former MLAChuck Puchmayr saidRCH’s current problemscan also be traced back tothe closing of St. Mary’sHospital.

“We took immensecapacity out of New Westwhen we closed St. Mary’sHospital,” he said. “It wasan incredible safety valveduring the periods whenRoyal Columbian wouldbe bursting at the seams.… We warned the provin-cial government at the timewhat the impact would beon delivery of health carein New Westminster. We’veseen over and over againwhat happens, specificallyat this time of year.”

legal cases where it’s beenshown that parents can’t signaway their child’s right tosue,” said Balanuik.

“The form does not attemptto waive, in any way, thechild’s right to sue.”

Balanuik did say parentssigning the form does meanthey are waiving away certainrights resulting from loss orinjury to their child, but hereiterated that the child retainsthe right to sue.

Balanuik said the districtstarted working on draft copiesof various permission forms inthe autumn of 2011, and partof the process is consultationwith local parents and otherdistrict stakeholders.

According to Balanuik, thedistrict is continuing to receivefeedback until Jan. 12, and hehopes to present the collectedfindings to school trustees bythe end of the month.

In addition, the districtwas advised by the provin-cial schools protection branchon the language to use in theforms, and the district worked

from template language.School trustee Jonina

Campbell is also a parent inthe district and had similarconcerns as Groenwold whenshe got the form.

“I didn’t have a clearunderstanding of what I wassigning away, so Idid some due dili-gence and talked tovarious friends,” saidCampbell.

Campbell said shewas also intimidatedby the language in theform.

“It’s legally heavy-handed,” she said.“It’s very legally writ-ten, and when you seeit for the first time, itwill seem quite intim-idating.”

Campbell said parents stillhave time to give feedback tothe district.

“You have to remember thatthis is still in a draft form,” shesaid. “We’re strongly encour-aging parents to provide feed-back.”

Campbell said the district

also has to do a better job com-municating to parents whatthe form means and that mayalso mean using more plainlanguage, because there aremany local parents whose firstlanguage is not English.

Groenwold has consulted alawyer and in a sub-sequent email to TheRecord, she wrote:“We contacted a law-yer and others. Theysaid the paper isworth nothing, so itdoesn’t matter if wesign because it willnot hold up in courtand is just designedto make parents thinkthey can not sue.

“As the lawyersaid, ‘The benefit to

the school board of such arelease is that parents thinkthe release works and neverconsult a lawyer following anaccident.’

“We still object to the claus-es and language of the forms.Being treated like we are stu-pid never works.”

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One man is in intensive careafter being struck by a vehicle inQueensborough on Monday night.

According to Sgt. Gary Weishaar,police were called to the 800-block ofBoydStreet,outsideQueensboroughLanding, just before 9 p.m., afterreceiving a report of a pedestrianbeing struck by a vehicle.

On the scene, they found a 71-year-old New Westminster manseverely injured and lying on theroadway. B.C. Ambulance Serviceand New Westminster Fire andRescue Services were already onthe scene.

Weishaar said the man hadnumerous injuries to his upperand lower body. As of Tuesdayafternoon, the man remained inintensive care at Royal ColumbianHospital.

The driver in the collision is a57-year-old New Westminster resi-dent.

New Westminster police broughtin their collision analyst and foren-

sic identification team to assist inthe investigation, Weishaar said.

Weishaar said incident highlightsthe need for pedestrian awareness,especially in the dark, wet, wintermonths.

“Pedestrians need to be aware ofwearing dark clothing and how itwill affect their visibility to motor-ists. When possible, wear brightreflective clothing,” he said in arelease. “Pedestrians do have theright of way at intersections andcrosswalks, however pedestri-ans should make eye contact withmotorists to confirm that they doindeed see them. Only cross whenthe signal allows, cross at cross-walks or intersections and do notjaywalk.”

Weishaar said drivers also needto remember to be extra cautiouswhen visibility and road conditionsare bad.

“The posted speed limits are setfor ideal weather, traffic and roadconditions. Limited visibility, heavytraffic or nearby pedestrians willrequire greater motorist attentionand reduced speeds,” he said.

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What’s more, said the left-lean-ing think tank, top executives saw anincredible 27 per cent pay raise over theprevious year (what financial crisis?)

while most Canadians soldiered throughChristmas with flat or declining wages– many counting their blessings to stillhave a job at all.

Against this backdrop,New Democrat MLA JagrupBrar begins his pet project ofliving for a month on one ofB.C.’s meagre $610 welfare

cheques.It’s a stunt, to be sure, and the NDP’s

own record of welfare policy is patchyat best.

But it’s clear the Liberal approach hasdriven the income gap wider.

Economists will undoubtedly argueabout the true causes of the income gap.And there’s no doubt that tax cuts are nomore silver bullets than increased socialspending is.

But as the CCPA report shows, it isn’ta runaway welfare state that is distort-ing the distribution of Canada’s wealth.

Income inequality has far-reachingconsequences for health care, education,the justice system, the labour market

– in fact, it has consequences for almostevery aspect of our society.

A healthy middle class is the anchorfor a free and prosperous nation.

Do we really want Canada to be char-acterized by the hyper-rich and a perma-nent underclass?

It’s a shame we didn’t have thisreport during the Occupy episode.

Perhaps we could have had a maturepublic discussion about a complex issuerather than arguing about the presenceof tents on public land.

Is premier preparedto pay for courts?

Premier Clark’s support forthe federal government’sget-tough-on-crime

legislation, which will requireincreased provincial spending,is ironic given her government’sfailure to adequately fund ourcurrent system.

It is generally acceptedthat the federal government’sproposed Safe Streets andCommunities Act will increasethe number of inmatesin our provincial jailsby increasing thenumber mandatoryminimum sentencesof imprisonment for a host ofoffences and by eliminatingthe availability of conditionalsentence orders (also knownas house arrest) for a variety ofoffences.

While it is the feds who areresponsible for making criminallaw, it is the provinces who payto put most of those accused ontrial and, if convicted, to housethem in jail.

Quebec has indicated that itwon’t spend a dime on new jails,and several other provinces haveexpressed their concerns.

Surprisingly, BritishColumbia is not one of them.

It’s surprising because ourjustice system is crumblingunder a lack of funding. Thefederal government’s plan willundoubtedly increase pressureon our routinely overcrowdedjails and may require millions ofdollars in increased expendituresto build new ones.

But our prisons are not the

only institution that is suffering.Chief Justice Bauman of the

British Columbia Supreme Courtrecently remarked on the lackof funding in our court systemat a speech to the Canadian BarAssociation in Las Vegas.

“The stability and integrityof our courts and judicial sys-tem are being slowly eroded bya lack of funding. Inadequatefunding of courts in British

Columbia has beenthe reality for the lastnumber of years. Weare not at the tippingpoint yet – but we are

steadily edging towards it.”The Chief Justice noted that

there has been a lack of courtclerks, registry staff and sheriffsavailable for proper operation ofthe courts.

The problem is particularlyacute in the British Columbiaprovincial court, which handlesthe vast majority of criminaltrials.

“The provincial court findsitself in even more dire straitsthan does the Supreme Court,”said Bauman.

The fact that the provinceis significantly short of anadequate number of provincialcourt judges and support staff isnot new.

A court report entitled JusticeDelayed: A Report of the ProvincialCourt of British ColumbiaConcerning Judicial Resourcesdated Sept. 14, 2010 indicatedthat the provincial court ofBritish Columbia is the only

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Editorial off-base about courtsDear Editor:

Although the editorials here will usually try toboost the NDP in a backhanded way, the article“Court system has its hands tied in B.C.” (Our View,The Record, Dec. 30) is clearly off base in citing thecommunity nuisance problem of Derek Delaurier.

What he needs are controls on where he lives(semi-custody), which the NDP always cry as a vio-lation of human rights.

He also needs a compulsory living context totake his medication (against the NDP notions).

Despite the court problems, he is processed, butthe judge has no viable place to assign him (sentencehim). The courts have sufficient power to render asentence but few “end-game options.”

Over the years the NDP has ensured that thereare legal barriers to having psychiatric boardinghomes that have sufficient legal powers and con-

trols, so the public is protected.The fiscal discipline applied to the courts is a

significant but unrelated problem to the predica-ment of sentencing, to balance personal rights andfreedoms against the larger public interest of com-munity protection.

Paul Forseth, by email

Hospital issues are ongoingDear Editor:

The crisis in the emergency room at RoyalColumbian has received a great deal of publicity inthe last few days, as it should.

But the reality is that overflow in the ER is farfrom new. The staff who work at RCH are clear thatit is an everyday occurrence.

Yes, some days and some times of year are worsethan others. But the public and the media only hear

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about it if the location where overflow ERpatients are placed is highly visible (likethe lobby or Tim Hortons, as opposed tovarious hallways and wards) or if some-one (in this case, a family member) blowsthe whistle.

But whether visible or not, it is simplyappalling and unnecessary that patientsfrom New Westminster and other com-munities are subjected to this kind ofindignity at a time when they most needmedical attention, care and reassurance– not increased fear and anxiety or lack ofproper rest.

More acute care beds for RCH havebeen promised by the Liberal govern-ment for years, and we cannot afford anyfurther delays. But we also can’t afford todelay any longer in making some criticalchanges in how health care is delivered inNew Westminster and across B.C. Becausewhat’s happening at RCH is a symptom ofa much bigger problem.

We need more acute care beds at RCH,absolutely. But we also need more long-term care beds – both because residentialcare is the appropriate place for so manypatients occupying acute care beds to beand, very importantly, because acute carebeds are many many times more expen-sive than long-term care beds.

We also need adequate home supportservices and seniors’ outreach programsthat enable people to live independentlyand stay in their own homes longer. Andthe lack of available alternatives (like com-munity clinics staffed by a wide range ofhealth practitioners) – as well as staffingshortages and other factors too numerous

to mention – all contribute to creating thecrisis situation we’re experiencing at RCHtoday.

Health policy experts, front-linehealth care staff, and MLAs like NewWestminster’s own Dawn Black have allargued forcefully for years for commonsense (and cost-effective) solutions likethese to improve health-care delivery.

Royal Columbian Hospital is a greathospital, and the staff do their very best todeliver quality care under impossible andincredibly stressful conditions.

But RCH is at the breaking point, andit has been for some time. The people ofNew Westminster and others served byRCH deserve better. It’s time for the gov-ernment to act.

Judy Darcy, NDP candidate, New Westminster

Use sense on train hornsDear Editor:

I did have zero compassion for the“complainers” in the waterfront condosabout the train horns.

Not anymore – for I live at London and20th and have no need to be warned oftrain movements at 3 a.m.

Where, possibly, can the need be toconstantly use a horn that is audible, easilyone-half-mile away, when you are travel-ling at horse-and-buggy speed.

These horns were designed for 30 to 60m.p.h. speeds with 50 to 100 cars behindand a stopping distance of three miles.Ain’t happening when you are shunting– and the amount of people you are safe-guarding is none. They are all in bed.

Smarten up. Use the brains God gaveyou and tap your horn, or yell.

Geoff Porteous, New Westminster

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provincial court in Canadawith fewer judges todaythan in 2005. Seventeenfewer, to be precise.

Despite having thatreport for more than 14months, the governmenthas failed to rectify theshortfall. As of Oct. 31,2011 there is less than onefull-time equivalent judgesitting in B.C. than whenthe report was provided togovernment in September2010.

So what does this meanfor criminal justice in thisprovince?

The answer is a chronicbacklog of cases in whichit takes much longer thanis constitutionally accept-able for accused persons toget to trial.

As a result, numer-ous cases are being judi-

cially stayed (dropped byjudges) because accusedpersons are not havingtheir trials within a rea-sonable time as requiredby the Canadian Charterof Rights and Freedoms.In the last year, exampleswhere charges were stayedinclude serious allegationslike cocaine trafficking andnumerous impaired driv-ing cases.

The provincial govern-ment’s support of the SafeStreets and CommunitiesAct is also surprisinggiven that the increase tothe number of offencessubjected to a mandatoryminimum sentence willalso increase the numberof cases that proceed to atrial as opposed to beingdealt with by a guilty plea.

Let’s say someone youlove gets charged with an

offence subject to a manda-tory sentence of one yearin jail.

That one year in jailapplies whether they pleadguilty or takes their caseto trial.

In other words, yourloved one has no incentiveto plead guilty and mightas well go to trial and seeif the Crown can prove itscase.

Creating incentives totake cases to trial furtherincreases the alreadychronic backlog of cases inour underfunded system.

So if the premier sup-ports the get-tough-on-crime approach beingadvanced by the feds,she’d better put our moneywhere her mouth is.

Anthony Robinsonis a criminal lawyer inVancouver.


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Goss said that could lead topeople appealing their assessments.

“I would suggest people look intothat, because if you look at the stats,there were 14 sales in the six monthsprior to July. … I think two of thosewere over $1 million. To have yourhouse (assessment) over $1 millionwhen there’s only two sales over $1million, that would seem like a bit ofa stretch,” he said.

But people looking to buy or sellshouldn’t take the current year’stax assessment as an idea of whata home is worth, according to localReMax agent Todd Conner. Connersaid a sixth-month window is far too

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Anecdotally, though, Conneragrees with Goss that this year’sassessments are mostly accurate.

“Personally, what I see has beenaccurate. Whether the numbers aregoing to reflect what’s going on inthe market out there, they’re a yearbehind,” he said.

Residents have until the end ofthe month to file their appeal withB.C. Assessment.

“Property owners who feel thattheir property assessment does notreflect market value as of July 1, 2011

or see incorrect information on theirnotice should contact our office asindicated on their notice as soon aspossible in January,” Weston said.

Beyond that there are otheroptions. Homeowners over 55, aswell as those with disabilities orchildren, can apply to defer their taxpayment until they sell their home.

Also, the province offers home-owner grants to help ease the hit.New Westminster residents canapply for a grant of up to $570. Thoseover 65, veterans of some wars andthose with disabilities can apply foran additional $275 off their taxes.

Grant and deferral applicationsare available through the ministry offinance at www.gov.bc.ca/fin.

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It was simply a case of being in the right place at theright time and old-fashioned police instincts that led toNew Westminster police busting a break-and-enter inprogress last Wednesday night.

According to acting Sgt. Bruce Carrie, an officer wason routine patrol in the 10th Street area when he noticedbroken glass on the door of a local business. The officerentered the business to find a man still inside the build-ing. The suspect tried to escape by running to a waitinggetaway vehicle, but the officer was able to catch him onfoot. Police arrested a second man in the vehicle, wherethey also found items allegedly stolen from the business.

Police say both suspects are known to police. Theywere held in custody pending their first appearance incourt.

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Royal City Musical Theatre is sitting onan opportunity that could make its futureas bright as the lights of Broadway.

The theatre company was recently con-tacted by a local lover of musical theatre,offering to match, dollar for dollar, all dona-tions it receives this season up to $25,000.

“It’s an absolutely amazing opportunityfor Royal City Musical Theatre. What it willhelp us do is restore this theatre companyback into the community,” said companypresident Patti Volk.

Volk said the company has a proudhistory of “extraordinary musical theatreat very affordable prices,” but increasedcompetition from other theatre groups andthe Vancouver Canucks has resulted infewer people coming to see shows in recentyears.

Volk said any donations they receivewill go directly into the quality of futureproductions by the company, which shouldhelp lure audiences back.

“Every little bit will work towards mak-ing shows even bigger and even better.We’ll be able to have bigger shows withmore costumes, more lighting, more scen-ery, more sets, bigger casts, more profes-sional players,” she said. “It will be biggerproductions while keeping ticket prices at anice affordable rate.”

The donor, a Vancouver dentist namedDr. Arnold Virtue, declined to be inter-viewed, but he prepared a letter to besent to all current theatre members. In theletter he shares his love of the theatre andimplores members to donate, knowing hewill match their contributions.

“I have been a great fan of RCMT’s pro-ductions for over 20 years. I am impressedby its high quality and many accomplish-ments, winning numerous B.C. OvationAwards over the years. I believe this com-pany is an important part of the culturalfabric of our community, and I want to helpit continue,” he wrote in the letter. “Let’sshow this company how much we value it

and want to see it thrive for today’s – andthe future – generations to enjoy. There’snothing quite like escaping into a piece ofgreat musical theatre and have it take youaway.”

Virtue’s offer stands for the whole the-atre season, Volk said, and through a dona-tion drive and annual gala fundraiser, thecompany is well on its way to its $25,000

goal.“We’re at about $10,000 now. Another

$15,000 to go to match Dr. Virtue’s dona-tion. That would be awesome,” she said.“Dr. Virtue will match anything from apenny on upwards.”

Volk said New Westminster residentscan contribute by becoming members forthe 2012 season, purchasing tickets to this

year’s production of Hello, Dolly!, or bymaking tax-deductible donation to the com-pany.

Rehearsals for the show begin thismonth, and set and costume design hasalready begun. The show runs at the MasseyTheatre from April 12 to 28.

For information about membership, tick-ets or donations, contact 604-521-5050.

World Poetry NewWestminster islooking for par-

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The group is looking forpoets, storytellers, musi-cians and dancers of allages to take part in the cel-ebration, which is set forFeb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at theNew Westminster PublicLibrary.

“A selected poem willbe translated into differ-ent languages and read as

a group poem, creating awoven tapestry of livingwords,” a press releaseexplains.

All the fun will be free– including refreshmentsand a book raffle.

If you’d like moreinformation or want to getinvolved, contact AriadneSawyer at 604-526-4729 oremail [email protected] [email protected].

Singers soughtKnow a girl who loves

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are being invited to jointhe B.C. Girls Choir, whichis looking for new singersto start in January.

Rehearsals are heldin New Westminster,and choristers comefrom around the LowerMainland.

The choir offers severallevels depending on ageand ability – an introduc-tion to choral singing forages five through seven,two training choirs forages 7 to 9 and 10 and 70,and a senior choir by audi-tion and invitation.

The girls will be learn-ing new music to pres-ent at various concertsthroughout the spring,including a communityoutreach concert and afinal year-end celebration,as well as at the VancouverKiwanis Choral Festival.

Check out www.bcgirlschoir.org for moredetails.

Novelist readsA New Westminster

mystery novelist will begiving a presentation atthe Burnaby Public Library

this month.Don Hauka will be

reading from and talkingabout his new book SheDemons: A Mister JinnahMystery, during a ses-sion at the McGill librarybranch in North Burnabyon Thursday, Jan. 19.

The novel is the secondfeaturing Hauka’s sleuth,the larger-than-life crimereporter who finds himselfsolving a crime while onthe beat.

The event is free, butspace is limited – registeronline at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-299-8955.

The McGill librarybranch is at 4595 Albert St.in Burnaby.

Promoting artsAre you an artist? Do

you represent an arts orga-nization?

The Arts Council ofNew Westminster is rein-troducing its online artsdirectory, giving artistsand arts groups a chanceto promote themselves atno cost.

Check out the artscouncil’s revamped web-site at www.artscouncil-newwest.org – click on thelink to the Arts Directoryto fill out a quick form.

Lit Fest returningHere’s an early heads-

up for lovers of words andlocal artists.

The Arts Council ofNew Westminster hasannounced the date forthe next Lit Fest New West– it’s set for April 14 atDouglas College.

The all-day event,which celebrates the liter-ary arts, includes speakers,

authors, workshops, read-ings and more.

This year’s festival willalso feature a new oppor-tunity for artists in all dis-ciplines to take part.

For the month of Aprilthere will be an exhibi-tion, Inspired by Words, atthe Arts Council of NewWestminster gallery tocomplement Lit Fest NewWest.

Keep an eye on the artscouncil website at www.artscouncilnewwest.orgfor details about the artexhibition as they becomeavailable.

Do you have an item forLively City? Send arts andentertainment ideas to Julie,[email protected]. You can also follow heron Twitter, @juliemaclellan,or check out her blog atwww.royalcityrecord.com.

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While early NewWestminstermay seem to

have been very isolatedand far from the socialamenities of larger cities,we frequently come acrossexamples that show thatnot to be the case. The fol-lowing story comes fromearly September 1862.

The local paper ranan advertisement for aperformance by ProfessorBushell and his “myste-riously grand scientificentertainments in electro-biology and electricity.”Bushell had recently beenin the Cariboo and by spe-cial request would be at aNew Westminster theatrefor “positively for onenight only.”

The show started at 8p.m., with front row seatscosting $1 and back rows50 cents each.

This performance wasnoted as a farewell and theprofessor was quoted assaying, “Thursday evening

will be the last and onlyopportunity he will havefor many years of display-ing his mysterious pow-ers.”

The show went welland was duly reportedupon. “The ColumbiaTheatre (late El Dorado)was well attended onThursday evening, and theProfessor’s experiments inelectricity were watchedwith interest, elicitingoccasional applause. Thefeature of the evening waselectro-biology. We needonly endorse our formeropinion that ProfessorBushell is a master at hisprofession. His power over

those who go forward isas remarkable as comi-cal and affords a pleasantevening’s amusement.”

Some additionalresearch into this man hasallowed us to see wherehe had been previously,where he was going andwhy this performance wasto be the only opportunityfor many years to see hiswork.

A couple of years priorto this tour in the Colonyof B.C., he was in theSouth Seas in Tasmania,and the year after that hewas reported upon in theSacramento Daily Union.There is also a report

from the summer of 1861that has him performingin Hawaii, witnessed byLady Jane Franklin andher travelling associate,Sophia Cracroft. Lady Janeand Sophia also touredB.C. to solicit support fora continued search forher husband, Sir JohnFranklin, lost in the Arctic,but that is another story.

By following the profes-sor a bit more, we find thathe was in New Zealandin 1863, as commented onin the Daily Southern Crossnewspaper. The next year,an article in The Argus,a paper in Melbourne,Australia, reported that

Bushell was in court fol-lowing a problem thatoccurred when a “par-ticipant” in one of his acts,probably a member of theaudience on stage withhim, was affected badly bysomething that happened.

He obviously was ableto work things out as welater find the good pro-fessor in 1868, listed as ahypnotist in Inverness,reported upon in the localInverness Advertiser.

We will follow him fur-ther as we are quite surethat he was in B.C. oncemore at a later date – aworld traveller entertainerfrom the 1860s.

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◗ IN THE GAMEAtom Royals win Port Moody tourney ◗P15Major midget Giants miffed at Mac’s ◗P15

November:Jon Cornish was named a CFL

West division all-star runningback.

Total Martial Arts won theGrand Championship Cup atthe Canadian Martial Arts cham-pionships. Harpal Chandi wasnamed the best overall black beltcompetitor.

Douglas College upset thedefending Canadian collegechampion Columbia Bible Collegein men’s volleyball.

Kyle Robinson was namedto the Canadian Universityfield lacrosse East division All-Canadian team on defence.

Ray Porcellato was appointedthe junior A New WestminsterSalmonbellies assistant generalmanager.

Shasta club’s Chelsea NerpiocompetedattheWorldTrampolineChampionships in England.

Casey Chin received a ClanPride award on defence at SimonFraser University’s year-end foot-

ball team awards.

Nathan Stewart was rankedeighth in Lacrosse – Inside theGame’s list of top graduatingCanadian field lacrosse players.

Marchela Fajth was named tothe academic all-district wom-en’s soccer team and the SunConference all-academic team inFlorida.

Laura Gordon won four offive matches at the Harry Gerisdual wrestling championships inOntario.

Cariboo Hill Chargers placedsecond at the B.C. high school AAboys’ soccer championships.

Burnaby Lake Rugby Clubwon the Anna Schnell Cup Tier 1women’s rugby final.

Point guard Alisha Robertscommitted to PepperdineUniversity.

SFU and UBC agree to play ahockey showcase in new year.

Burnaby Lake women won theLower Mainland Tier 1 rugbychampionship to go along with

their provincial and summer 7stitles earned earlier in the year.

Kyle Madden earned a scholar-ship at the Subway Bowl footballawards banquet. Madden wasalso selected to the 3A provincialall-star team.

Sherry Liu placedeighth in the women’s800-metre freestyle Afinal at the CanadaCup swim champi-onships.

December:Jeremy Wilson was

named varsity MVPat the New WestminsterHyacks high school football teamawards. Julian Ramirez was theJV MVP.

Goalie Ross Bowman wasnamed to the Canadian under-19 men’s national field lacrosseteam.

Jon Cornish signed a contractextension with the CFL CalgaryStampeders.

Kevin Crowley scored a goaland had two assists in his prodebut with the NLL Philadelphia

Wings.

Jordan Or led the PacWestconference in digs at the halfwaymark of the men’s collegiate vol-leyball season.

New Westminster Hyackboys’ and girls’ teams won their

respective Bob Gair Classicbasketball tournament.

Brenden andMatthew Bissetthelped Canada’smen’s field hock-ey team defeat the

United States in afour-game test series.

New Westminster won boththe A and C bronze medal at theannual Herb House hockey tour-nament.

SFU’s Alan Koch was namedNCAA Far West region soccercoach of the year.

Lucas Gatto was third at theMaple Leaf Junior national golfchampionships.

STM Knights won senior girls’Chancellor basketball tourna-ment.

Alisha Roberts was named tothe all-tournament team at theTelus Basketball Classic.

Nick Dasovic was namedcoach of Canada’s under-20men’s soccer team.

Christine Sinclair finishedin the top 3 for Canadian Pressfemale athlete of the year behindwinner Jennifer Heil and speed-skater Christine Nesbitt.

Kyle Turris was traded byPhoenix to the Ottawa Senatorson Dec. 17.

STM won the B.C. high schoolAAA junior varsity football titleover Mt. Douglas.

STM placed sixth at the B.C.high school AA girls’ volleyballchampionships.

Gabriel Ho-Garcia scored hisfirst-ever goal for Canada’s seniorfield hockey team.

Pat Anderson, the first headcoach of the Burnaby Lake RugbyClub, died of a heart attack onDec. 19.

Best result of 2011 in extreme sportBCIT grad Patrick

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After a second-placefinish on the World Cupcircuit last year, the 23-year-old local longboardertopped the points ladderin 2011, garnering 2,216.85points from his five bestraces, beating runner-upDouglas Silva of Brazil byalmost 200 points.

Earlier, Switzer madeInternational GravitySports Association historyin August, becoming thefirst skateboarder to everwin three consecutive opendownhill World Cup racesfollowing a first-place fin-ish at the Padova GrandPrix in Italy.

In September, Switzerwon an unprecedentedfourth World Cup sanc-tioned race in a row, tak-ing top spot at the CanadaCup in Calgary.

Switzer went on to winsix consecutive IGSA sanc-tioned races in 2011 with achampionship run in thePrince Edward County 1.2-kilometre race in Ontariolater in the month.

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The Simon FraserUniversity club hockeyteam will host the sec-ond leg of the 1st annualUniversity Hockey Classicon Saturday.

SFU will take on cross-town rival Universityof B.C. in a home-and-home series, beginningtoday (Friday) at 7 p.m.at the Thunderbird SportsCentre.

On Saturday, the twoteams face off in Burnabyat the Bill Copeland SportsCentre. Puck drops at 7p.m.

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SFU’s first-ever meetingearlier in the season againstNCAA Division I rankedAir Force proved the teamis competitive, said Clancaptain Chris Hoe.

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Dezaray Hawes won a berth into the provincial juniorgirls’ curling championships.

Ken McArdle and Chris Baier won their respective Aand B berths into the B.C. men’s curling championships.

John Pineda won the men’s 60-kilogram freestyle wres-tling division at the Canadian Olympic qualification trialsin Winnipeg. Burnaby Mountain’s Arjan Bhullar, HaislanGarcia and Matt Gentry also qualified for London 2012.


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Nice save: New Westminster’s Carson Bujnowicz was robbed on this play butthe Royals came back to defeat West Vancouver 6-3 at the Port Moody atomrep Christmas hockey tournament.

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The New Westminster Royals atomA1 hockey team beat Mission 3-2 in thefinal of the Port Moody rep Christmashockey tournament in December.

The Royals took a 2-0 lead on goals byAshlen Rutherford and Alec Lakusta.

Mission pulled their goalie late inthe third period and scored to pullwith one. Soon after, callup Liam Batesscored the game-winner on a nice back-hand pass from Alex Lazecki to sealthe deal. Mission scored again with 12seconds left but that was as close as theycould come to the Royals.

New West started the tournament

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Mathew Forero backstopped theRoyals’ 5-2 semifinal win over NorthVancouver A2.

The Royals also defeated WestVancouver A1 6-3 in tournament play.Noah Armitage had a four-point outing,including a pair of goals.

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The Giants picked up asingle point at the presti-gious international compe-tition, earning a 3-3 drawwith the Sherwood Park J.Ennis Kings on Dec. 29.

The Burnaby-basedGiants lost its otherround-robin matchups toEdmonton SSAC, Beardy’sBlackhawks and eventualrunner-up UFA Bisons.

The Bisons lost thetournament final 5-0 tovisiting Russia Severstal/Locomotiv.

Burnaby defencemanJoseph Carvalho had astrong tourney despite theteam’s collective woes, gar-nering five points in fourgames.

The second-year blue-liner was the Giants’ teamstar in the first two games,scoring a goal and addingan assist in a 6-2 loss to theBisons and a 7-5 defeat tothe Blackhawks. He alsodrew an assist in the Giants’3-1 loss to Edmonton.

Midget girls earn drawat Mac’s tournamentBurnaby defender

Michelle Toor scored twogoals for the Fraser ValleyPhantom at the Mac’smidget female hockeychampionships.

Toor scored single goalsin the Phantom’s 3-1 lossto the Regina Rebels onDec. 27. She also tallied ina 3-2 defeat to the CalgaryChaos the following day.

Fraser Valley, includingRenee Lemieux of NewWestminster, earned a 3-3draw against the WestmanWildcats before finishingthe round-robin with a4-1 loss against the even-tual runner-up EdmontonThunder.

The Vancouver Fusion,

including Burnaby forwardMyah Ollek, finished witha 1-3 record.

The Fusion’s lone winwas a 2-1 victory overthe Lloydminster PWMSteelers.

The Regina Rebels wonthe girls’ gold-medal final3-2 over Edmonton.

Fusion’s Sienna Cookeand Alexandra Frisk ofthe Fraser Valley Phantomwere both recipients ofMac’s inaugural femaleplayer scholarships.

Phantom defenderMadison Sands was namedan all-tournament secondteam all-star.

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy and charismafly high Sunday/Monday, so impress people, andenjoy yourself! But be prepared for some surprises,even irksome people. Chase money Tuesday/Wednesday – all’s smooth, productive, though you’llneed long-range vision/wisdom Wednesday night.Communications and travel succeed Thursday/Friday– either can lead to love, affection, understandingwith others, resolution of conflicts – even financialand career success (Thursday). You will begin a love,domestic, property, or social project. A new friend willarrive. These might not be immediately apparent.Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Lie low, rest and contemplateSunday/Monday. As this is a work month, you’llprobably face some overdue chores. Well, tacklethem. Your energy, mood and effectiveness improvestrongly Monday night through Wednesday, and youaccomplish easily. Chase money during a very luckyThursday/Friday. You might begin a new employmentor job project. You’re also enamoured of someone,but your fascination might only last a month. Becautious in driving and speaking Saturday night.All week, focus on work efforts, health, nutrition,diet. Be helpful. Your career and status are headedupward!Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Love, romance, creative andspeculative urges, talents, teaching children, pleasureand beauty fill this week and the next. February willbegin one of the major relationship phases of yourlife (lasting to 2025). If you’re single, this would be agood time to contemplate who, what type of person,you want for the decades ahead. Sunday/Mondayaccent your wishes, optimism, buoyant friendshipsand popularity. Love could reach mushy heights– or one splits, one forms. Retreat midweek. Rest,contemplate. All’s well. Your energy and charismasoar upward Thursday/Friday – take a chance!

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Some relationships orprojects end now, some begin. Concentrate on yoursecurity, family, real estate, soul, stomach, nutrition.Unhappy Librans often have digestive problems. Notthat you’re unhappy – but present times do push youto make significant alterations in these same areas:security, home, diet, etc. A tug-o-war might arisebetween outside ambitions and home circumstancesSunday/Monday: tread cautiously. Your hopes,popularity and general joy rise midweek. Retreat torest, contemplate and plan Thursday/Friday – contactgovernment or institutions for lucky results.Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: This week bringscommunications, travel, paperwork and the detailsof daily life. You might run into legal, moral or traveldilemmas Sunday/Monday. You’ll be able to convincea mate (about money, future plans, socializing, evenlove) but not a co-worker, Sunday. Be careful withmachinery. Follow your ambitions Monday nightthrough Wednesday – quiet, productive days. Youroptimism soars Thursday/Friday, as friends call,strangers smile, and a wish could come true. Almosteverything’s favoured: love, friendships, even work.Don’t start a realty or reno project. Retreat Saturday.Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Keep your focuson earnings, buying/selling, possessions, and rotelearning. This is a good time to memorize anything,such as a foreign language or school facts. Avoidbig finances, debt, investments – and sexual forays– Sunday/Monday. A lot of potential disappointmentlurks. (One good thing, Sunday morning: work andpay.) Your outlook brightens Monday night throughWednesday as intellectually compatible friends/lovers– and understanding – waft your way. Far travel,education are favoured. Your career and worldlystatus are splendidly lucky Thursday/Friday: chargeahead!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Your energy,effectiveness, timing and luck fly high, so startimportant projects, seek attention of important people,ask favours, and charge forth generally. However, becautious Sunday/Monday, when others oppose yourdesires and intentions. You’d win any struggles,probably, but why make enemies? Life’s mysteriesand depths rise to the surfacemidweek.You canmakeprogress with finances, research and, personally, bybeing intimate. Legal, intellectual, learning, far travel,cultural, love and similarly “elevated” zones hit astreak of super luck Thursday/Friday – go!Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Continue to lie low, rest,contemplate and plan. Be charitable. Your energy andmagnetism are at a yearly low, but they’ll bounceback in two weeks. Meanwhile, this is a great timeto shore up your foundations, especially Thursday/Friday. Those two splendid days urge you to chaseany/all foundational things: buy a home, invest,improve your health or seek a diagnosis, undergotherapy, change your lifestyle, or share intimacy.Earlier, machines, chores and health need cautionSunday/Monday. Monday night through Wednesdaybrings calm relationships, quiet opportunities.Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: A wish, particularlyabout a relationship, love, an opportunity, relocation,litigation, negotiation, or dealing with the publicis very likely to come true this week, particularlyThursday/Friday. Two qualifications: 1) it might notbe the same wish you anticipate; and 2) these twodays could also lead to a fight instead of joy, if youact too independently or competitively. Then again, afight could dissolve into respect, laughter, even love!The remaining week is nothing great. Be cautiousin romance and pleasure Sunday/Monday. Tacklechores midweek. DON’T invest Saturday.

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Jerry 604-618-8585

$ BEST RATES $

A-1 TRI CRAFTTREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

Andrew 604-618-8585

8315 Tree Services8315

8309 Tiling8309My Three Sons Contracting

Ceramic & Porcelain tile install-ations. Call Dad 604-780-8560

8300 Stucco/Siding/Exterior8300

J. PEARCE STUCCOCONTRACTING. 604-761-6079

www.stuccocontracting.com

DISPOSAL BINS: All bins are$149 + dump fees. 604-306-8599

www.disposalking.com

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7Abe Moving & Delivery and

Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

John 778-288-800910% OFF with this ad

www.studentworksdisposal.com

StudentWorksDisposal & Recycling

Tripsstart at $49$49

B ins from 7-20 yards ava i l .

604-RUBBISH782-2474

*We Remove & Recycle Anything*Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

www.604rubbish.com10% OFF WITH THIS AD

8255 Rubbish Removal8255

8255 Rubbish Removal8255

LOW COST ®Rubbish Removal

❏ YARD & HOME Cleanup❏ DISPOSAL Construction,

Reno’s & Drywall / Demolition•7 Days/Week •Free Est’s

Isaac ★ 604-727-5232

Roofing Experts 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. Allwork Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

Tried & True Since 1902Call for a free estimate:1.877.602.7346Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

604-984-9004604-984-6560

“We Keep you Dry”

AFFORDABLE QUALITYROOFING LTD.

FREE EST. NO HST!

A

We also provideprofessional

‘Blown in Insulation’

25 Years in Business25 Years workmanship warranty

ROOFROOFNOW!NOW!

Don’t get caught by the rain!

8250 Roofing8250

HANDYMAN, Reno’s, Carpentry,H/W Flrs, Home Repairs, etc. Rob604-307-6715 (Bby/New West/Coq)

MATCO DESIGNAll Renovations & Additions,I n s . Q u a l i t y W o r k

604-720-156430 yrs exp. [email protected]

WE CAN FIX ITInterior / Exterior • New

construction/Renovations/Additions • Drywall hanging/

taping • Foundations/Framing • Flooring:

laminates/ tiles •Licensed &Insured • Free Estimates

Call 604-220-7422 or778-960-4004

TOTAL HOMERENOVATIONS

Since 1983FROM DESIGN TO FINISHComplete Renos & Additions, incl.:

Kitchen & Bath Improvements• Roofing • Sundecks

• Door & Window Replacements

Bill 604-298-1222www.chrisdalehomes.com

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

PETKO the PLUMBER Cert.Res & Comm. All jobs & Renos’.Emergency 24/7 • Free Est.604-468-3924 or 778-228-3924

LICENSED PLUMBER & Gasfit-ter. BBQs, ranges, etc. Repairs,renos. VISA ok. 604-830-6617

PLUMBERSWater Lines (without digging)Sewer Lines (without digging)Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300

$69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendlyClogged drains, plumbing, smalljobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488

8220 Plumbing8220

WESTMORPlumbing Ltd

Res - ComProfessional Service

FLAT RATE 7 DAYS/WK

604-551-8531Free Est

Lic - Ins - Bonded

WESTMORPlumbing Ltd

Res - ComProfessional Service

FLAT RATE 7 DAYS/WK

604-551-8531Free Est

Lic - Ins - Bonded

DVK PAINTING LTD. Call DaveInt/Ext. Res/Comm. Quality work.Great rates. WCB. 604-354-2930

DJ PAINTING, Int/Ext. Com/Res.Drywall repair. Free ests. Cell:604-417-5917, 604-258-7300

3 ROOM Paint Special! $299.Includes paints & labor.

Great Scott Ptg. 604-807-3708

D & MPAINTING

Interior/Exterior SpecialistMany Years Experience

Fully InsuredTop Quality, Quick Work

Free Estimate604-724-3832

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

Winter Specials3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS$299 $379

Top Quality Quick WorkFree Estimates

Magic Star Painting

Call Now: 780-6510

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp.* Reas. Rates, High Quality *Fast, clean, with ref’sLicensed, Insured & WCBJean-Guy Bottin

Cell 604.626.1975

CONFIDENTPAINTING LTD.

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

STORMWORKS● Oil Tank Removal● Recommended● Insured● Reasonable Rates

604-724-3670

8193 Oil Tank Removal8193

TwoGuysWithATruck.caMoving, Storage, Free EST

604-628-7136. Visa, OK

Fastback Moving & Rubbish.Social Services moves welcome!Insur. & registered. 604-836-8291

BROTHERS MOVING & DeliveryLocal & Long Distance 604-720-0931Best rate. [email protected]

A-LOCAL MOVERS. No job toosmall! Furniture assembly avail.Delivery & pick-up. 604-307-8603

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7Abe Moving & Delivery and

Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604-537-4140www.affordablemoversbc.com

1 to 3 Men1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton

From $45We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

Licenced & InsuredLocal & Long DistanceFREE ESTIMATES

Seniors Discount

8185 Moving &Storage8185

Trim/Prune hedges, rubbishremoval, yard clean-up, cedarfences. Free Est, 604-710-9670

8160 Lawn & Garden8160

A Gardener & A GentlemanLawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning,yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★Bobcat, retaining walls, irrigation,paving, fences. 778-688-2444

8155 Landscaping8155★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★Bobcat, paving, retaining walls,turfing, planting. 604-889-4083

8140 Heating8140

HEATING EXPERT!!! Boiler,Furnace, Fireplaces, Plumbing &Heating Repairs. 604-722-4322

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring,tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Topquality, quick work 604-724-3832

9110 Collectibles &Classics9110

Complete Bathroom Reno’sSuites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights,Windows, Doors. 604-521-1567

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath,kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting &decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

RIGHTWAY Home ServicesRenos, Kitchen, Bath, Painting,Tiling, etc. Call Alan: (604) 782−0992

8030 Carpentry8030* RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall* Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors *Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470

8035 Carpet Cleaning8035ROYAL STEAM CLEANINGCarpet, house, office, window,wall cleaning 604-765-8054

8055 Cleaning8055A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/Res. Free Est. $25/hour includessupplies. Insured. 604-723-0162

8060 Concrete8060

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETEFriendly Family Run Business forover 40 years. 604-240-3408

8073 Drainage8073

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING: Waterleak, sewer, oil tank, retain’g wall,concrete removal. 604-779-7816

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINESWithout Digging a Trench

604-294-5300

DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATERvideo inspections & jack hammerCall Tobias 604.782.4322

8075 Drywall8075MY THREE SONS DRYWALLRenovations, Repairs, Texture.

Call Dad 604-780-8560

VINCE’S MAGIC Contractor. Wa-ter leak investigations & repairs.Textured ceilings / drywall repairs604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080 Electrical8080

# 1167 LIC. $25 service charge.Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs,expert trouble shooter. 617-1774

8087 Excavating8087

# 1 BACKHOE,EXCAVATOR &

BOBCATone mini, drainage,

landscaping, stump / rock /cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hoursCall 341-4446 or 254-6865

8105 Flooring/Refinishing8105

Hardwood FloorRefinishing

Repairs & StainingInstallation

Free EstimatesCentury Hardwood Floors

604-376-7224www.centuryhardwood.com

Hardwood FloorRefinishing

Repairs & StainingInstallation

Free EstimatesCentury Hardwood Floors

604-376-7224www.centuryhardwood.com

Artistry of Hardwood FloorsRefinish, sanding, install, dustlessProf & Quality work 604-219-6944

Golden Hardwood & LaminateProf install, refinishing, sanding,and repairs. 778-858-7263

INSTALLATION REFINISHING,Sanding. Free est, great prices.Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8130 Handyperson8130

778.233.0559

Renovate & RepairCarpentry, Flooring, DrywallPainting, Exterios & more!Specializing in Small JobsQuality Work, Professional Service

HANDYMANRepairs & Reno’s

Call Walter ★ 604-790-0842

Stevie’s Handyman ServicesBig or Small, we do it ALL!

Call Stevie • 778-997-0337

www.qualityrenoservices.caAlways quality. Reasonable rates.

Call Manfred, 604-803-6757

HOME SERVICES

HOME SERVICESRENTALS

6620 Warehouse/Commercial6620

POP UP STORE available fullyserviced for $50 a day, no lease,easily fulfilled contract. Open toshow 2-4pm, Christmas week.

778-848-9808

6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

BBY, E. Newer 1 BR, priv entry.$750/mo inclds hydro. Ns/np, now/d. Av now. Refs. 604-521-1366

BBY, S. Bright, very clean 2 BR,grd/lvl. Big yard. Ns/np. $850 inclrad. heat + cable. 604-307-4075


BBY; BSMT bach ste, Furn’d,incls wifi, flat screen TV/DVD,access to W/D & pool, elec & hotwater. $675. Canada Way/Burris.N/S. Avail Now 604-525-3880

6595 SharedAccommodation6595

6595-10 NorthBurnaby6595-10

BBY N. Ednor Cres, Lrg 1 BR,incls cable, wireless net, utls,W/D, prkg. Female only. Nr SFU,Loug’d Mall, Brentwood, transit.NS/NP $450 Feb1. 604-298-3479

6450 MiscellaneousRentals6450

GATED PARKINGAVAILABLE

New Westminster


POCO 3 BR, modern duplex, 2baths, all appls, lrg yard, Feb1.Pets ok. $1400. 604-807-3899

POCO 2 BR, modern duplex, fullbath, all appls, lrg yard. Pet ok.Avail immed. $975. 604-807-3899

NEW WEST, West End. 4 BRhouse, 3 lev, w/d. Avail now.$1800 + utils. 1 min to bus &skytrain. Cat ok. 778 858-6685

COQ CENTRE, UPPER 3 spacBR, 2 bath, all appls, sh’d W/D,carport. $1500 + sh’d utls. NS/NP.Immed. Nr transit. 604-218-8164

BBY 2 BR hse, nr BBY CentralHighschool, $1300 + utils, Reds &C r e d i t c h e c k r e q ’ d ,604-565-4014, 778-855-7662

6540 Houses - Rent6540

4250 Victory St, 1900sf, 3 br, 1.5ba, lease, n/p n/s, dbl gar. $1700,Dec 1, Eric K. Property Manage-ment Royal Pacific 604-723-7368

6535 Homestay6535HOST FAMILY wanted. Pleasecontact us at 604-688-1811 ore-mail: [email protected]

6525 Garages6525NEW WEST AUTO SHOP, 530Victoria, very clean, new furnace,$1600/mo. Call (604) 922-4390

6515 Duplexes - Rent6515BBY, NORTH. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl.Nr SFU. Big back yard. Nice area.N/s, N/p, Immed. 604-253-0168

6508 Apt/Condos6508

WHITGIFT GARDENS1 BR $775. 2 BR $950.

3 BR $1200.Rent incls heat, hot water &prkg. Family Living. On sitedaycare available. NearCottonwood Park, BasketballCourt & Skytrain. No pets.

604 939-0944


DOGS WELCOME!! 2 BR, 1bath, upper suite in N. Van, ownentry, own w/d, d/w, f/p, largedeck, fenced yard, prkg for 2 cars,nr all amen & 2nd Narrows, $2250incl utils. Feb 1. 778-688-8365

N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR,main flr, all appls, own parking.$1100/mo + utils, available now.604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389

POCO. Big 1 BR, 1,000 sf. Patio.Absolutely ns/np. $745/mo inclhydro. Avail now. 604-942-0436

PT COQ. 2 BR, f/bath, sh’d w/d.Great view! Ns/np. $875/mo inclhydro/cbl. Immed. 604-944-1479

SFU Surrey New 2 bedroom NowModern suite $780/mo incls Internet,cable, utilities, sh'd laundry. NoSmokNear SkyTrain & mall. 778 227 6028

COQ 1 BR bsmt, nr BurquitlamPlaza & SFU, $800 incls utils, w/d,ns/np, Immed. 604-936-0634

COQ CENTRE, 2 BR, new kitch,sh’d W/D, $850+shd utls. NS/NP.Now. Nr transit. 604-218-8164

COQ. NICE, quiet, reno’d 3 BR grlev, f/p, W/D, hrdwd flrs. NS/NP.$985 + 1/2 utils. 604-809-9850

COQ, RIVER HEIGHTS, Veryspacious, 1 BR / 1 BATH Bsmtsuite of three level executivehome centrally located neartransit, schools and CoquitlamCentre. New floors, washer dryerand gas fireplace. Lots of storage,bright, quiet, clean. Private entryand backyard. Available immedi-ately. $825 incl utils and cable.No pets, N/S. 604-722-2294

COQ, WESTWOOD Plateau.large bright 2 BR, 1000 sf, fullbath, private w/d & entry. Ns/np.$925 incl utils. Work (604)612-3384, Home 468-4428

2 Bedroom 1 bath basementsuite ground level available January1st. $850. (604) 433−5150QUEENSBORO Clean & quiet 2BR, 1 bath, W/D, Priv ent, Incl.utils/Wifi/Cable, Close to QB landing. N/sN/p. Avail.now. Call (604) 526−5911

NEW 1 BED Bsmt nr RCH,Sapp Stn Incl util,laundry,prkg.Suit 1 person. N/S, No Pets $750Monthly. Call: (604) 290−5540

New Westminster

88 GLOVER AVE.2 BR upper duplex. Gleaminghardwood floors, just painted,new blinds & spotlessly clean.Great long term neighbours.$1250 includes utilities. Fridge,stove, shared W/D. Nonsmokers. Flexible possession.Lease & excellent refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty604 521-0311

View this & other properties @www.acdrealty.com

POCO, Prairie Ave. 3 BR, SXSduplex. D/w, priv w/d. $1250/mo +util. Ns/np. Feb 1. 604-469-0876



Kitsilano2627 W. 16th Ave.Vancouver604.736.0009

choicesmarkets.com/locationsCambie3493 Cambie St.Vancouver604.875.0099

Kerrisdale1888 W. 57th Ave.Vancouver604.263.4600

Yaletown1202 Richards St.Vancouver604.633.2392

Choices inthe Park6855 Station Hill Dr.Burnaby604.522.6441

Rice Bakery2595 W. 16th Ave.Vancouver604.736.0301

South Surrey3248 King George Blvd.South Surrey604.541.3902

Choices atthe Crest8683 10th Ave.Burnaby604.522.0936

Kelowna1937 Harvey Ave.Kelowna250.862.4864

Grocery Department Meat Department

Deli Department

Produce Department

Health Care Department

Bulk Department

Rice Bakery

Bakery Department

WEEKLY SPECIALSPrices Effective Thursday, January 5 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

100% BC Owned and Operated

Seminars & Events45- Minute, One-on-One Nutrition Consultationswith Sheila Fetter, RD.Mondays, January 9, 16, 23 and 30. Times will vary.At Choices Market Kitsilano, 2627 W 16th Ave., Vancouver.

Cost $25. To register and check for available times call 604-736-0009.

Look for ourWOW!PRICING

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Mrs. Renfro’s Gourmet Salsaassorted varieties

3.29473ml • product of USA

rice and adzuki bean salt orrice and adzuki chipotle cheese

2/4.00142g • product of USA

Boulder Canyon Gluten-Free Snack Chips

Traditional MedicinalCold Formula Teasassorted varieties

2/7.0020 count

Earth’s Choice OrganicFair Trade Coffee Beansassorted varieties

1.79/100g

Silver HillsAli's Alpine Grain and20 Grain Train Bread

2/6.00600g

OlympicOrganic Yogurt

assorted varieties

2/7.00 650g

Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Fruitassorted varieties

2.99227-300g

Navita’s NaturalsSuper Foods Organic Powderassorted varieties

8.99 227-454g

Yves Veggie Cuisine Veggie Slicesassorted varieties

2/5.00120-165g

Marinelli’s Pasta Sauceassorted varieties

2/7.00740ml

Vortex 9.5High Alkaline Water

3/2.49500ml • product of B.C.+ dep. + eco fee

Flax Bread

3.29 454g

Blueberry Bran Muffins

5.99package of 6

WOW!PRICING

Brown Rice Bread

4.99 454g

(ingredient change –made with Pectin)WOW!

PRICING

Echoclean Dish Liquidassorted varieties

2/6.00 740ml • product of B.C.

Arla Organic Cream Cheese

3.79200g • product of Denmark

DrinkMe Raw Foods Smoothiesassorted varieties

4.99 450ml • product of Canada+ dep. + eco fee

Earth’s ChoiceOrganic Rice Cakes

2/5.00185g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

Imagine Organic Soups

2/6.00500ml-1 L • product of USA

assorted varietiesWOW!PRICING

Whole Organic Chickens

3.99lb/

8.80kgWOW!PRICING

Choices’ Own Gourmet Sausages

4.99lb/

11.00kg

assorted varieties

Terra Breads Granolasmall

6.49 reg 7.99

large

12.49 reg 14.99

Enjoy cheese and keep your resolutions!

AllegroLight Brie Cheese

2.49/100greg 3.69

WOW!PRICING

Amazing Grass CertifiedOrganic Green Superfood

29.99 241g

Sequel VegaSmoothie Infusion

24.99 454g

Give your shake or favouritesmoothie an instant boost ofwhole protein, fibre, essentialfatty acids and green foods!WOW!

PRICING

Amazing Grass Certified OrganicGreen SuperFood is a perfect blend ofalkalizing greens, antioxidant richwhole food fruits and vegetables.

Organic Rainbow Quinoa

10% off regular retail price

bags only

Large Ruby Red Grapefruit from Planeta VerdeCertified Organic, Fair

Trade, Mexico Grown

.98 each

Garnet and Jewel Yams

.98lb/2.16kg

Certified Organic,California Grown

WOW!PRICING

Pink Lady Apples from Clapping ChimpB.C. Grown,Certified Organic

4.98 3lb bag

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Royal City Record January 6 2012