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Just 7.5 jobs cut to balance budget ‘Very minor’ classroom impact: Frank Wanda Chow

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students from burnaby schools lend their voices and enthusiasm to bring atmosphere to afternoon games at the esso cup national midget girls hockey championship, being played all week at copeland arena.

Schools jam Copeland for Esso Cup First hockey game for many students Wanda Chow

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Their mission: to cheer on the teams at the Esso Cup national female midget hockey championship. Their tools: juice boxes, cereal bars and cardboard noisemakers handed out by volunteer Burnaby firefighters. Their training: being schoolkids capable of making lots of noise. There was no shortage of

enthusiasm at Bill Copeland Arena that for many of the students it’s Tuesday as busloads of Burnaby the first time they’ve ever been to a elementary students arrived to cheer hockey game. on the visiting players. And for the players, “it’s the The excited crowd biggest crowd these girls filled up about twoever played in front video-online] have thirds of the 2,000-seat of,” Kashima said. arena, so buzzed at “These girls come a burnabynewsleader.com their assignment some long way, they get to students appeared to have almost skate out to a noisy arena, that’s worn out their noisemakers before great.” the first drop of the puck. Kashima said the idea got started Armstrong elementary principal when a parent of an Armstrong Ernie Kashima, who helped student who plays with the organize the cheering squads, called tournament’s host, Burnaby Minor it a win-win situation, explaining Hockey, asked if the school could

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Deaf students make their voices heard Mario Bartel

And then she practises, making sure her signing is crisp and clear, so it can be Judy Khuu is getting ready for her first seen and understood even at the back of public speaking competition. But she the expansive theatre. won’t utter a word. “All eyes will be on me,” Khuu says. Khuu’s hands will do the talking for “It will be hard.” her. Overcoming nerves is all part of the She is one of five students from the challenge, says Amar Mangat, who will BC Provincial School for the Deaf at be entering the competition for the third Burnaby South secondary who will be time. competing at the 19th annual Pacific As a calm, confident veteran, he’s Northwest Optimist Communication looking forward to meeting the other Contest for the deaf and hard of competitors, some of whom come from hearing, to be held at Michael J. Fox small communities that don’t have a Theatre on Monday. The competition, large population of deaf peers. the largest of its kind in North America, “It’s very inspiring,” he says. brings together 30 deaf students from It’s also empowering, says Jade Fox, around the province to speak about a another competitor. common topic. “It’s important to show hearing people And while prizes and scholarships that deaf people have our own opinions,” MArIO BArteL/neWsLeADer will be awarded to the winners, Karlson Amar Mangat signs while Jade Fox, Karlson Martin, Suleiman Noor and Judy Khuu show their appreciation with she says. Martin says the day is more about “We’re all independent individuals.” deaf applause. They’re all students at the BC Provincial School for the Deaf at Burnaby South secondary who creating a sense of community amongst will be participating in the 19th annual Pacific Northwest Optimist public speaking competition for deaf and hard of hearing students to be held Monday at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. deaf and hard of hearing students. “It’s cool to see the different styles Half the students will present their fouron stage. • The 19th annual Pacific Northwest of signing and different opinions,” says minute speech using sign language, and the Khuu has done several drafts of her Optimist Communication Contest runs Martin. “It’s a very collaborative exercise.” other half will speak. speech, bouncing ideas off her parents and from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, at This year’s topic is “why my voice is All will be accompanied by simultaneous teachers. Whatever she writes she then has the Michael J. Fox Theatre. The public is important.” text captioning projected onto a big screen to translate into American Sign Language. welcome and admission is free.

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North Burnaby’s Rosser elementary brought out its entire student body, 134 K-7 students altogether, to cheer on the Quebec contingent, LHFDQ Nord, in its Tuesday game against the team from Atlantic Canada, Halifax Metro Boston Pizza. “It’s a good activity to bring the community together, create school spirit,” said Rosser head teacher Karolyn Iverson. “Everyone is here, everyone’s included.” There’s been some learning involved as well. “One girl from [the U.S. state of] Georgia didn’t know what midget

meant for hockey,” Iverson said with a laugh. “She didn’t know what to expect to see on the ice.” For the record, the midget girls players are aged 15 to 18 and come from across Canada. And Grade 7 Rosser student Stephanie Pan, 12, who plays with the North Shore Avalanche, was excited they’d get to see girls play. “I hope I can make it up to that level,” Pan said. Grade 6 Rosser student Eamon Leung, 11, said he was “shocked” when he heard he’d be going to see his first hockey game during school hours. Schoolmate Mykaela Lee, 11,

added, “It’s not every day you get to see a women’s hockey game.” The Grade 5 girl had another reason to be enthusiastic. “Usually in school, other than recess and lunch you don’t get to make noise, so it’s awesome.” It appears the noise and attention is having the desired impact. “It is a lot louder [than usual] because obviously there’s not that much people at girls hockey,” said Quebec team captain Jade DownieLandry, 17. “It really pumped us up for the game.” She noted that during the second intermission Tuesday, schoolkids were in the corridors asking for

autographs. “It helped us for the third period because we were all happy. It was good.” Quebec went on to defeat the Atlantic team 8-1. On Monday, the team visited Brentwood Park elementary and were met with a barrage of Quebec signs and presented with a card created by the students. “We weren’t expecting that at all,” DownieLandry said. “We’re only midget players so we weren’t expecting that. We feel a lot bigger than we are.” The Esso Cup runs at Copeland Arena until Saturday, April 27. Info: http://bit.ly/11CMOBy

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Building interfaith bridges The final event for a project to bridge faith communities will be held Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. The Faith, Food & Fun Forum is part of the Strengthening Inter-Faith Bridges in Burnaby project, hosted by the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table. The free event features a vegetarian dinner and presentations by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling who will share stories of courage and faith. Participants will then be invited to help set the direction for future inter-faith action in Burnaby. Everyone is welcome. Registration is required by May 3 at www.bipt.ca.

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Of the remaining deficit, Ron Burton, chair of the board’s finance committee, said in an interview that during public consultations people “basically wanted us to keep the cuts as far away from the classroom as possible.” The remaining $1.8 million in cuts will see a total of 7.5 FTE job losses including one elementary enrolling staff allocation to save $86,000 and 2.5 at the secondary level, a savings of $215,000. Essentially, the cuts will result in the district’s class size averages increasing slightly, from 26.44 students per secondary class to 26.61 students, for instance. “Any impact will be very minor,” said district secretarytreasurer Greg Frank. A similar change will be made to the staff allocation for secondary students in the revenue-generating international program, cutting two FTEs for a saving of $172,000. One custodial position will be lost through a reorganization of supervisors (savings of $83,000) and one district vice-principal position in instructional services

will be eliminated ($122,000). Additional savings come from: reducing the amount to cover the cost of inflation ($174,000), which will result in less buying power for the district; cutting $221,000 originally budgeted to offset a loss in tax rebates from going back to the GST/PST system; reducing the cost of substitute staff by promoting health and wellness to reduce absenteeism ($100,000); energy savings ($100,000); and changes in technology and phone services ($100,000). Switching to a two-week spring break will save $250,000 in substitute teachers, transportation and utilities. And while unspent budget allocations at schools have historically been allowed to be carried forward to the next year, that overall carry-forward amount will be cut by $175,000. Industry training programs such as ACE-IT will also see a total reduction of $15,000 in their budgets for supplies and equipment. Along with cuts, the final budget also includes a few funding increases.

The district’s LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer) committee will receive $5,000 to help with the implementation of the anti-homophobia Policy 5.45. The existing Challenge program for gifted students at Parkhurst and Brantford elementaries will be expanded through the addition of one FTE position at a cost of $86,000. And the proposed addition of the new Advanced Placement Cambridge Capstone program, which Burnaby is trying be selected as a site for starting in September 2014, has been budgeted $50,000 in start-up costs. That’s up from the $30,000 originally budgeted, said Frank, because the district now hopes to implement the program at two high schools, one each in North and South Burnaby. “There’s a lot of excitement about the program.” Burton added, “It’s also been well received by parents, there’s a bigger buy-in than we first anticipated.” twitter.com/WandaChow

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Film’s decline ‘urgent issue’ for Burnaby: report Put $408M into city’s economy in 2012 Wanda Chow

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While Burnaby has long benefitted from the B.C. film and television industry, a city staff report this week outlines just how much. In 2012, the industry injected $408 million in direct and spinoff spending into Burnaby’s economy, the report said. At least 2,425 Burnaby residents are directly employed in the industry as cast or crew with combined earnings of more than $32.9 million last year. The city is home to 62 per cent of the purpose-built studio space in the Lower Mainland. And at least 72 other Burnaby businesses directly serve the local film industry. Burnaby council asked staff to produce the report and on Monday decided to send it to all provincial election candidates in the city as well as industry and business groups. Mayor Derek Corrigan will write to leaders of the provincial political parties

calling for the next government to take steps to maintain British Columbia as an attractive location for film and TV productions. A Save BC Film campaign has been actively trying, so far unsuccessfully, to convince the provincial government to increase its tax breaks to the film and TV industry to better compete with Ontario. B.C. lost 3,500 direct and spinoff jobs during the year ending March 2012 while Ontario’s film industry gained almost 8,000 jobs. BC NDP leader Adrian Dix has pledged to increase the tax credit on labour for film and TV productions to 40 per cent (from 33% for foreign productions and 35% for domestic) if his party is elected. The promise is estimated to cost $45 million annually. The staff report, which noted that its figures were “developed on a conservative basis and should be viewed as a minimum effect,” notes that productions are customers for many other Burnaby businesses as well. “Production companies have many needs unrelated to

actual production, including garbage disposal, cleaners, car rentals and repairs, gasoline, hair stylists, shoe repair, florists, transportation, meals and accommodation for cast members, lumber supplies for sets and space rental from local businesses,” it said. “Even if a film or TV series is not filmed in Burnaby, the production company’s office might be located in Burnaby where local businesses are patronized.” Even Burnaby city hall benefitted from the industry, earning about $2.3 million last year through permits, property taxes, city services and rental fees for city properties. Burnaby school district earned almost $52,000 in 2012 for rentals of facilities. Production companies also provide Burnaby city hall with compensation or giftsin-kind to make up for public inconvenience or wear and tear on facilities, the report said. A recent example was new tennis courts to compensate for the closure of Robert Burnaby Park during a shoot.

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Do not live in fear We weren’t standing in the line of fire. We weren’t hit by shards of shrapnel. We didn’t smell the acrid smoke or feel the percussive thrust, but we were all hurt deeply by the horrific explosions at the Boston Marathon. The aftermath of the bombings had most of us glued to the news, hoping to learn why. The answer may never come, or if it does, it may not make sense. It’s difficult to make sense of the senseless. Terrorist acts like these bombings are meant to hurt us all. Some of us physically, brutally, even more of us at an emotional level. Fear is a weapon easily wielded, a disease that too quickly spreads. Whether or not you’re a runner, you likely felt that fear, that vulnerability. You may have shed tears for people you’ve never met. Perhaps you said a prayer or hugged your loved ones a little closer. Fred Rogers was often quoted in the wake of the bombings. The U.S. children’s TV host, Mister Rogers said: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” After the bombings, many stories focused on the survivors and those who came to their rescue. Selfless bystanders who rendered aid, those who staunched the flow of blood with bare hands, carried the wounded to safety. Here, far from the scene of the carnage, we showed our support and solidarity with those personally affected by the blasts. Our community came together to remember those affected by the Boston bombings; runners wore ribbons, vigils were held. We may continue to feel the emotional impact of the blasts, but we must remember, we can’t run from fear. Rather, we should run despite it. - Black Press

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On aging, and the art of argument Angry about something?: In the editor’s chair, you come across plenty of people with a beef to vent. These folks are vital to the community conversation. At this paper we have many thoughtful, well-spoken contributors, but if there’s one thing lamentable in some letters to the editor, it’s a lack of tact. They make important points, and raise important issues, but leap to the attack too fast, get defensive or simply use WAY TOO MANY CAPITALS AND EXCLAMATION POINTS!!! (which I edit out, incidentally, and you’d be surprised how quickly the person sounds sane.) Another tendency that makes my head want to explode because it’s the worst thing ever in the entire history of the world is exaggeration. A good argument can stand well enough on its own, hopefully bolstered by some confirmed facts. If you blow it out of proportion with hyperbole people will just say, c’mon. A little tact doesn’t just apply

Chris Bryan editor@burnabynewsleader.com

to letters to the editor of course, it goes a long way anytime you’re making an important argument. People don’t like being pushed, or told what to think. Oh, for sure there’s a time to scream and yell, but nine times out of 10, whether the goal is to convince the readers of this paper, a spouse or a boss, the game is more often won if you make a sound argument and seem fairminded. Now I am forty-two: Forgive the indulgence, but a few thoughts upon reaching the age of 42... For the first time, I can see the horizon with the naked eye, and that’s something that’s taking a little getting used to.

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At 42, I’ve noticed, hair comes, hair goes. Enough said. As a 40-something man, I’ve learned, I can take my young sons to a restaurant, and a pretty young waitress will walk up, furrow her brow, then call out, “Does anyone know where the parents of these little boys are?” Invisibility is not limited to men my age, of course. My hearing, incidentally, is better than ever. Restaurants seem louder, anyway. Coffee? None after 3 p.m. thanks. Beer? Nothing carbonated. And when someone says something like, “Want to go waterskiing—know how?” I must remind myself—truthfully—how long it’s been since I was 14 on Lake Skaha. In the fifth decade of life you train for these activities. Go to the gym. There are many clear advantages to aging, I’m beginning to see. Though young women find me invisible, I appreciate how my vista has widened over the years.

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When I was 18, I was attracted to girls 18, give or take a couple of years. Today—and to those who say this sounds creepy I say let your hair down—I still find many 18-year-olds quite lovely. But I also enjoy the charms of women in their 20s, 30s, 40s... In 40 years, few women will be beyond my scope of appreciation. And that’s pretty swell. At 42, I already see young folks as suddenly wanting my advice (They don’t). But if a young man were to ask for some, I’d tell him this: Given a choice between the prettier girl or the fun girl, always choose the latter. If you can find someone who is both, as I did, ask her to marry you as soon as possible. Aww. Did I mention you get sentimental with age?

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Yes, size does matter

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Class size does matter. Any person who works or volunteers in a school can tell you this. However, as Mr. Townsend pointed out, if you Google “Class size doesn’t matter,” you will find a number of articles claiming to disprove the positive correlation between smaller classes and student achievement. The article Mr. Townsend references was published by Forbes magazine. According to the Forbes article, student achievement is positively correlated with teacher

feedback, use of data to guide instruction, high-dosage tutoring, increased instructional time and high expectations. All of these things are found more readily when classes are smaller. When classes are smaller, teachers are able to provide a higher quality and quantity of feedback to students. Instructional time is increased as teachers are able to spend more time “teaching” and less time managing students. Teachers are able to spend more time analyzing data, as there is less data to analyze, and can spend more time using the data to guide their instruction. If you Google “class size does matter,” you will also find a number of articles that show the link between smaller class size and student academic achievement. One such article, published on The Johns Hopkins University School of Education website, shows the positive correlation between small class size (1520 students per class) and academic achievement. Academic gains were shown most strongly in the primary grades. The positive effects were shown to have a lasting positive impact well in to the students’ academic life. The BC Teachers’ Federation fights for smaller class sizes because it does matter. It determines the academic success each student experiences. Christina Pook New Westminster

CheCk your faCts before writing sCary stories Re: Being led down path to global warming (Column, NewsLeader, March 29) Chris Bryan made several misstatements in his column. First, Mark Jaccard is not a “climate scientist” – but is certainly a climate alarmist and a bit of a self-promoter. He is professor of environmental economics at SFU. Climate researchers derive from the many earth sciences, other disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, botany, archeology, mathematics and others. Jaccard has none of these credentials. Economists may contribute to climate discussions by way of economic analysis of a spectrum future climate scenarios but do not generate those scenarios

through their own research. Second, Jaccard was not awarded a Nobel laureate. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has stated publicly that participants in IPCC periodic assessment reports may not claim to be Nobel laureates. Third, carbon, meaning carbon dioxide, is not a “pollutant”, as Bryan – and non-scientists like Jaccard – claims. CO2 is a trace gas but is a plant food and fertilizer, essential for all life on earth, flora and fauna alike. To call CO2 a pollutant, when it is essential to life on Earth, is a blatant contradiction and falsehood. Fourth, B.C.’s economy has always relied on exploiting and exporting its abundant natural resources. To suggest we can continue to thrive without our natural-resource base is fundamentally flawed. How will government pay for all the social services we need without the tax revenues from natural resources? Please tell me how free newspapers like yours will survive if the B.C. economy falters and your advertisers disappear. Fifth, we geologists understand that Earth’s climate has always changed over its 4.5 billion-year history and always will. CO2 is a minor contributor to climate change and is not even remotely the dominant greenhouse gas; water vapour – one per cent of the atmospheric gasses – is. CO2 is responsible for maybe five per cent of the greenhouse effect, and human activities contribute only about three per cent of emissions from all sources. Climate alarmists never discuss these basic facts. Check your facts before writing scary stories. Not all of your readers are ignorant of the numerous natural factors affecting Earth’s climate. The onus is on media outlets like yours to be objective, responsible reporters, not propagandists for one particular viewpoint. Jan Christoffersen Surrey

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Quebec goalie Fanny Vigeant makes a save on Nova Scotia’s Kristen Gordon in the first period of their preliminary round game at the Esso Cup national midget girls hockey championship, Tuesday at Copeland Arena. Quebec won the game 8-1. Preliminary round play wrapped up Thursday. Semi-final games are scheduled for Friday at 2 and 6 p.m. and the bronze and gold medal finals will be played at the same times on Saturday. All games are at Copeland and tickets are available at the door.

Four soccer players from Burnaby will get the chance to hone their skills in Europe. Luca Alberti, Zakiy Karim, Jaden Manetta and Damiano Pecile will be among 14 players from the Excel Soccer Academy who will travel to England and Italy to play against top-level youth clubs. “It will be a great experience to play soccer in different countries and also to learn about new cultures,” said Manetta in a press release. This is the second time Excel has sent some of its top players to Europe. “The boys will benefit from the quality training leading up to the trip and the top-notch competition in Europe,” said the academy’s founder Tony Pensato, himself a former professional player. During their six days in England, the team will play against Brighton & Hove Albion, Southampton and Tottenham. While in Italy they’ll play against

Brescia, Cittadella and Inter Milan’s academy. At least one player has his eye on a loftier goal. “Hopefully I get scouted by a team in Italy or London to help me get closer to playing at the top level in my soccer career,” said Pecile.

GOING COASTAL Four Burnaby teams will compete for Coastal Cup championships at Minoru Park in Richmond this weekend. The Burnaby Selects will play CCB Pegasus for the U16 Boys A cup on Saturday at 11:20 a.m. The other A cup finalist, the U18 Burnaby Royals, will play Richmond United on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. On the B side, the South Burnaby Metro Club Strikers will play CCB Galaxy for the U14 cup on Saturday at 9 a.m. while Cliff Avenue United will play North Vancouver Fury in the U16 final at 11:10 a.m.

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Election issue:

Child care and early education Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – Child care policies offer a clear choice between the B.C. Liberals and the NDP in the May 14 provincial election. Premier Christy Clark wants to take 2013 a provincially funded savings account set up for each child born since 2007, and hand out $1,200 to parents who open a Registered Education Savings Plan to begin saving for post-secondary 2013 Black Press Files training. Political parties have a wide range of ideas for care of young children. Former premier Gordon Campbell established on a sliding scale to families • The B.C. Green platform the fund when the B.C. with income under $66,000. promises to create “local child government was enjoying Applying to all children under care trusts” monitored by the budget surpluses, before the 18, the bonus program is province. Promised services 2008 downturn in the world 2013projected to cost $210 million include “child care, in-home economy. a year. support, emergency and crisis That’s added to the B.C. services, a guaranteed livable Liberal “early years strategy” Platform highlights: income and safe and adequate that includes full-day • The B.C. Conservative housing.” kindergarten, $142 million for pre-election platform offers The B.C. Green platform child care subsidies, $34 million no specific programs for offers no costing estimate for for “Success by Six” programs child care or early childhood any of its programs. in 225 communities, and an additional $32 million promised013education. Its September 2012 2 policy document supports • The B.C. Liberals would over three years to help create “the principle that parents are require school districts new licensed child care spaces. the child’s first and most to promote use of school NDP leader Adrian important teachers.” property by licensed child care Dix has promised to B.C. Conservatives providers from 7 a.m. to 6 cancel the RESP also support a school p.m. on weekdays, and create and other new voucher system, a province-wide child care spending, and “ensuring that registry. redirect it to a 2013 taxpayers’ dollars “Family Bonus follow the student • The B.C. NDP would Program,” a to provincially approved immediately double earnings direct subsidy of up to $70 per exemption for employable month, per child for low-income educational options,” and the principle that social services income assistance recipients, families starting in 2014. be “delivered by communityand allow a further exemption The NDP plan would pay based organizations rather than for child maintenance payments. the full amount to families with directly by government.” annual income of $25,000 or less, with payments decreasing

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The city has also received new turf on soccer fields, road repairs with extra drainage capacity added, roads and fences in Deer Lake Park, a mural to cover over graffiti and a $16,000 study room at the Bob Prittie Library. Coun. Nick Volkow, who occasionally works as a driver in the industry, said the industry’s reach is wide and often includes arcane things people wouldn’t normally associate with moviemaking. For instance, Volkow said, a local drycleaners’ told him about 30 per cent of their annual

business is drycleaning work for the movie business. Coun. Paul McDonell said he’s supportive of increased tax credits for the industry. “I think it’s needed because the spinoffs are enormous.” The bigger issue shouldn’t just be B.C. competing with other provinces, said Coun. Dan Johnston, noting that Disney recently announced it was moving a production from Burnaby to Australia because of the differences in available tax incentives. “We need a national policy with us all working together,” Johnston said.

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Business Over Breakfast Networking: Burnaby Board of Trade presents facilitated networking activities over breakfast to help participants develop new contacts, relationships and referrals. When: Friday, April 26, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Where: Riverway Clubhouse, Burnaby. Tickets: $30, includes a full breakfast buffet, available at 604-4120100.

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Seraphina: Author Rachel Hartman reads from her debut novel Seraphina, set in a Renaissancelike kingdom where dragons can take human form. Recommended for ages 11 and up. The reading w i l l b e f o l l owe d by s h o r t mu s i c a l examples and light refreshments. Signed copies of the book and audiobook will be available for purchase at the event. Free but space limited. When: Saturday, April 27, 2 to 3 p.m. Where: McGill library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Info and to register: 604-299-8955.

B u r n a by Hospice Society: Circles of Support, a 6-week grief support group for adults in Burnaby begins May 1, 4:30 t o 6 : 3 0 p. m . o n Wednesdays for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one due to a sudden or p ro l o n g e d i l l n e s s . Surviving the Loss of a Love, a new, drop-in bi-weekly grief support group for bereaved spouses or partners for whom the loss was not recent (not less than 6 months), starts May 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on every second Thursday. Where: Burnaby Hospice Society, 6855

All-candidates meeting: The Civic Association of IranianCanadians and Capitol Hill Community Hall Association present the Burnaby North provincial election candidates, incumbent Richard Lee (BC Liberals), Wa y n e Marklund (BC Conservatives), Janet Routledge (NDP) and Carrie McLaren (Greens). When: Sunday, April 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 S. Howard Ave. (at Hastings), Burnaby.

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Arts Alive: Burnaby Art Gallery presents the Burnaby School District student art showcase of works by students from kindergarten to Grade 7, along the theme of Memories of Place. When: runs to May 19. Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4422 or burnabyartgallery.ca Fo c u s on the Collection: Wo o d Engraving: Burnaby Art Gallery features a selection of wood engravings acquired by the institution over the past six decades. See works by master printmakers such as Alistair Bell, Henry Eric Bergman, Edwin Holgate, Leonard Hutchinson and Clare Leighton. When: runs to May 19. Where: Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4422 or burnabyartgallery.ca

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Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club Open House: Experience the game of lawn bowling, a sport that is easy to learn, affordable, social and fun. Free and all ages welcome. When: Saturday, May 4, 1 to 4 p.m. Where: 120 WillingdonConfederation Park, across from the Miniature Railway. Info: leeta.s@shaw.ca or 604291-2947.

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Social Dance: Practice your dancing skills at these weekly dances. Come with a friend or on your own and have a memorable time. When: Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m., Saturdays 2-4 p.m. and Mondays 12:45-2:45 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Cost: $1 member, $2 other. Info: 604-2974400. Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch: The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club offers speech therapy, e x e rc i s e s e s s i o n s , caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. When: Meets every second and fourth Friday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4400.

Giant Flea Market: Lots of bargains, door prizes, concession. Tables are $10. Admission: 50 cents. When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St., Burnaby. Info: 604-6648208.

English Conversation and Sing-along Classes: B u r n a by Multicultural Society offers English conversation class and sing-along class. Anyone welcome for socializing, practising language skills and making new friends. When: Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604 431-4131 ext.27 or carol.ha@thebms.ca.

Burnaby North Secondary School: Class of 1963 50th Reunion. When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Where: Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Road, Coquitlam. Info: 604-802-8772.

OngOing Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society: New members welcome. When: Meets on the f o u r t h We d n e s d ay of the month at 12 p.m. (no meetings June to August or in December). Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby. Info: Pat, 604-921-7042.

Fre e E m p l oy m e n t Workshops for Adults: Presented by MOSAIC. W h e n : T h ur s d ay s , 1:30–3:30 p.m. Where: Metrotown Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. To register, or for more information: 604-436-5400. Seniors Choir: Long running, non-profit, fun senior’s choir seeks volunteer accompanist and choir members aged 55 and up. When: Meets Saturdays at 10 a.m., performs Tuesday afternoons at senior residences and hospitals. Where: Confederation Senior Centre, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby. Info: Maggie 604-565-4444.

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Airport’s luxury mall plan draws fire Strategy for retail mecca on Sea Island questioned Jeff Nagel Black Press

Vancouver International Airport’s plan to build a large destination shopping mall on Sea Island is raising eyebrows with some Metro Vancouver politicians. Vancouver Coun. Geoff Meggs told Metro’s transportation committee Thursday he found it “depressing” the giant luxury outlet mall is on a Metro list of regionally significant infrastructure projects. “I’d like to think that’s not what the airport had in mind

when they made the Canada Line investments,” he said, referring to YVR’s contribution allowing an extra station to be built on the SkyTrain spur to the airport. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan also questioned why the airport is shifting its focus from air cargo and travel-related projects. “I think it’s time to say whether we really want to create a new town centre at the airport,” he said. The 460,000-square-foot outlet mall, featuring European and American designer and mainstream brands, is to be built near Templeton Station. The airport authority expects much of the traffic would come

to the mall via the Canada Line. Richmond Mayor Brodie said a previously proposed location on Russ Baker Way far from the rapid transit line made less sense given YVR’s $200-millionplus contribution to the Canada Line. While the Templeton site is much better, he noted it will still pull shoppers away from the main No. 3 Road commercial corridor in Richmond and added his council still questions the overall logic. “We really don’t understand why the airport is in the business of a retail mall,” Brodie said. YVR expects to earn revenue from what it has deemed to be surplus land. Brodie said site preparation is already underway.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan says there should be conversation around the focus of Vancouver International Airport, and whether it’s wise to develop another town centre there.

Dirtiest diesel trucks in Metro’s sites Truckers argue no need for costly new AirCarelike program Jeff Nagel Black Press

Although the trucking industry has become progressively cleaner, the dirtiest diesels on the road are much heavier polluters than the average big rig. That’s the conclusion of new research that Metro Vancouver says underscores the need for new ways to curb the worst offenders. Metro used roadside sensors on a parked trailer to test the exhaust from nearly 12,000 trucks, buses and other heavy-duty equipment last summer. Emission standards have been tightened steadily over the years and older trucks account for a disproportionate share of the industry’s emissions. But the testing found “gross emitters” – the worst 10 per cent of trucks in each age group – release four to five times more nitrogen oxides and diesel soot than a typical truck of the same age and 11 times

more carbon monoxide. “Identifying these high emitters may be worth considering,” said Metro air quality planner Eve Hou. She said emission control systems on those bad belchers may have been tampered with or failed. Regional politicians have pushed for years to create an AirCare-like program to target heavy trucks and the province last year agreed to consider the idea, after announcing it will wind down AirCare for regular cars. Metro is sending the test results to Victoria and plans to work with the province over the next two years to flesh out potential options for an diesel testing program. Less enthusiastic about new rules and costs is the B.C. Trucking Association, which says a new AirCare program for trucks would be unnecessary and wasteful. “A large-scale AirCare-like emissions testing program for trucks would impose unreasonable costs on the industry and produce very limited results,” president Louise Yako said.

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Luxurious sophistication is of the utmost importance at Bosa Development’s Pacific Point, located in Vancouver’s Yaletown area. With spacious floorplans, modern features and amenities and a fantastic waterside location that appeals to those looking for a vibrant neighbourhood, it comes as no surprise that the homes have been selling quickly. “Response has been overwhelming for Pacific Point,” says Bosa Sales and Marketing Manager Lisa Murrell. “There simply isn’t anything like it in Vancouver.” Pacific Point was purchased by Lower Mainland real estate legend Nat Bosa, who converted it from rental properties into condominiums. Each home has been completely redone, with new appliances, decor and plumbing. “Buyers know they are going to get quality and Nat Bosa’s value assurance backing the project,” Murrell says. Bosa has a reputation for quality homes and great customer service, and this continues with Pacific Point. “Sales have been brisk and we are currently sitting at 40 per cent sold,” says Murrell. “A great selection of homes are still available.” The building holds 241 homes, ranging from 450 to 1,680 square feet. Buyers will find amazing views of False Creek, George Wainborn Park, David Lam Park, English Bay and dowtown

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Friday, April 26, 2013 NewsLeader A31 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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356

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PETS

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SUNDECKS

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TOWNHOUSES

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

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Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca BURNABY, Linden Glen Apts. 7052 Linden Ave. Spacious & bright Studio, 1 & 2/bdrms. Incl heat & HW. Near Highgate. Cats ok. (604)540-2028 or 778-552-5325 BURNABY

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FURNITURE

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TILING

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374

TREE SERVICES

551

GARAGE SALES

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560

Large newly renovated 1 and 2 bdrm. units available from $900 in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net PRESTIGIOUS - WESTWOOD PLATEAU, BRAND NEW!

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OFFICE/RETAIL

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SUITES, LOWER

752

TOWNHOUSES

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TRANSPORTATION 810

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 22nd day of May, 2013 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK CHARLES MCALLISTER, Deceased Formerly of Burnaby, BC

NEW WESTMINSTER

BURNABY; Two 1 bdrm suites, fully bath, view, $750/ea incl hydro/heat. N/S, N/P. 1 (604)820-8664

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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750

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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Queensborough Mini Storage, Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 2000 Ford Mustang S/N 1FAFP42X5YF218764 debtor “Brian Rukavina” to recover $404.85 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after May 12 2013.

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