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The mix of pedestrians and cyclists can make the BC Parkway that runs along the Expo SkyTrain line one of the worst, and most unsafe, roadways in the province according to a survey by BCAA.
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Sears Canada is generating lots of buzz over its plans for its property in Metrotown area. As reported in the NewsLeader, the company has taken the first steps at Burnaby city hall to redevelop the 8.9 acres it owns adjacent to Metropolis at Metrotown mall into a new flagship store, and five residential highrises and two office towers over top of commercial and retail space. At this point, it has only applied to establish a conceptual master plan for the land which would guide future rezoning applications for each phase of the project. Burnaby council has directed city staff to work with the company on more detailed development plans for the site. While media reports have valued the entire project at $1 billion, Sears Canada Inc. spokesperson Vincent Power stressed it’s too early to know what it will all be worth and there are still many unknowns, such as future economic and market conditions. Please see KEEN, A3
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The company plans to seek a developer with which it would form a joint venture on the project. If it all becomes a reality, while there would be other Sears stores in Canada of a “flagship” quality, “in B.C. it will be the nicest store there once we get it built, for sure it’ll be a very important store,” Power said from Toronto. After all, not only is it the largest Sears in the province, when the current store was built in 1954 by the company, then known as Simpsons-Sears, it was its BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY VISUAL ARCHIVE COLLECTION/JOHN MCCARRON PHOTO first major department store The Simpson Sears (as it was then called) at Metrotown was the company’s first major department store in Canada. in Canada. The company now plans a $1 billion redevelopment of the property. The photo here shows the And because the company building as it looked in 1976. (City Archives Photo ID # 556-176) was around back then, it to think Sears is a relevant which also owns Kmart. The some really, really prime real bought a large parcel of place to shop again, you latter is currently controlled estate.” land which it now hopes to have to give them an by American hedge-fund Indeed, to get an idea of benefit from. environment where they’re billionaire Edward Lampert the sort of value of such Power said that, like going to enjoy shopping,” who earlier this year took assets one only need look other retailers in the same he said. on the role of CEO at the at Hudson’s Bay Company, situation, Sears is looking “And when we looked at department store chain. which in 2011 sold the at what it can do with its Burnaby at Metrotown, we “I just think the interest rights to its leases for Zellers accumulated real estate. thought to ourselves, you is, in the U.S. people wonder locations to Target Corp. for Last year it sold its know, is it right just to do about the value of the real $1.8 billion. leases at three of its stores the store or should we take a estate at Sears and I think Sears’ Metrotown in Calgary, Ottawa and step back, think longer term, the story is probably similar property comprises its own Vancouver’s Pacific Centre, and say, is there something up in Canada,” said the department store, the space back to its landlord, we can do with the president of a New Yorkunderneath occupied by Cadillac Fairview whole property, based investment firm, Toys R Us, surface and Corp. for $170 because there’s nine who spoke on condition of underground parking, million as part of acres sitting there.” anonymity. loading facilities and the its effort to focus its The recent He explained that the public plaza at the corner retail operations in NewsLeader story on earnings of Sears Holdings of Kingsway and Nelson suburbs and smaller Sears’ Metrotown have been declining Avenue. GRAY towns. The locations plans even caused a significantly in recent years. Power said if a new Sears will soon become minor stir across the “We’re trying to figure Metrotown store is built the first Canadian stores for border among investment out, is there a bunch of, sort it would be about 100,000 U.S. department store chain types. of, hidden value in the real square feet compared to Nordstrom Inc. After the story was estate?” its current 150,000 square The decision to redevelop posted on its website, the David Ian Gray, a retail feet. The smaller size is the at Metrotown came out NewsLeader was contacted consultant with Vancouver“ideal model” for its stores of evaluations of all its by three U.S. investment based Dig360 Consulting to maximize efficiencies. 122 department stores firms, two in New York and Ltd., said it’s typical for Much of the extra space in Canada, of which 10 one in Los Angeles, seeking large department stores, there now is due to its have undergone major more information on the “when lenders and investors additional role for many renovations and 47 others proposal. are looking at them, they’re years as a warehouse facility have had smaller-scale Sears Canada is 51 per really valuing the real estate for other stores in the region renovations, Power said. cent owned by U.S. parent holdings as the core asset. until it built a stand-alone “If we want Canadians company Sears Holdings, “[And Sears is] sitting on distribution facility.
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As for creating value in the company, Power said the proper use of assets, including real estate, is one way but just as important is its retail business and improvements in efficiency. In terms of the latter, he noted that it recently announced it is outsourcing management of its home improvement business which would still operate under the Sears banner. The cost of having to continually keep up with changes in technology in that area would have prevented it from investing in items such as new store fixtures and inventory, he explained. As for the retail end of things, “we used to be No. 1 in many categories, we’re still No. 1 in some but not as many,” Power said. Since CEO Calvin McDonald joined the company in 2011, he has focused on growing Sears’ clothing business as a way to better weather economic downturns and seasonal fluctuations. With the new emphasis, “if the economy does take a bust we’re not out there reporting bad quarters of sales because we don’t have anything to offset it.” The strategy appears to be working. “In our most recently quarterly report on earnings, we indicated that we had two quarters now in a row of growth in the apparel sector,” he said. “That’s the first time that’s happened in six years.” Power said the company is excited by the development opportunities at Metrotown. “Burnaby, our first real big department store that many years ago and here we are six decades later, a whole new future and for us we’re very excited.”
Edmonds Community Centre opens Canada Day The longawaited opening of the new Edmonds Community Centre and pool has been set for Canada Day, July 1. Burnaby parks and recreation director Dave Ellenwood said the grand opening will be held that day starting at 11 a.m. with ceremonies and dignitaries in attendance. Admission to the pool will be free that day, until the facility closes at 10 p.m. For those who can’t wait to check out the $32-million facility, the “soft opening” is expected to happen a week before. The facility will include the Fred Randall Pool, named after the late local city alderman and MLA, which will be a six-lane, 25-metre-long pool, with two waterslides, an extra-large hot tub, sauna and steam room. The leisure pool’s kid-friendly features include a “lazy river,” bubble bench, spray arches, a mini-playground structure.
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“We tend to build it, cut the ribbon then not do any maintenance on it,” Johnstone said. BC Parkway runs mainly underneath the Expo SkyTrain line, following the former Interurban tram route. As a route, it’s straight, direct and relatively flat, making it ideal for cyclists. But while he’d love to use it for his commutes to work from New Westminster to Richmond, Johnstone said he always looks for alternate routes because it’s “a terrible piece of infrastructure.” When it was built around 1985, “it was the best bicycle infrastructure ever built in the city, it was the only bike route, other than the one that went around the [Stanley Park] seawall, built specifically for bikes and pedestrians.” But standards have changed over the years and the parkway hasn’t changed with them. The asphalt has deteriorated significantly due to bulging tree roots and age, Johnstone said. Development along the route has led to it being chopped up and disconnected in sections, creating sometimes unsafe intersections and requiring major detours just to stay on it. Today, a path meant for use by both cyclists and pedestrians needs to be built to a four-metre
width, but the pathway is only 1.5 to 2 metres wide, creating overcrowding, he said. While Burnaby city hall has done a “really good job” of maintaining the section that runs through Central Park, the Ministry of Transportation’s section in New Westminster that goes across Stewardson Way has “completely disappeared.” But, Johnstone said, most of BC Parkway is under the jurisdiction of TransLink, which simply hasn’t had the money to implement the necessary improvements it identified in a plan back in 2009. Until now, it seems. “Previously funding was not available, however using years of accumulated TransLinkowned bicycle infrastructure funding and 50 per cent municipal cost sharing for work on municipal property, TransLink now has the funding in place to carry out these necessary upgrades,” said TransLink spokesperson, Jiana Ling, in an email. The improvements will include addressing safety concerns in dark areas under the SkyTrain guideway by realigning the route closer to the road and away from the bushes west of Nanaimo Station, and improving lighting in Vancouver, New Westminster and Surrey.
“We will also provide a designated route for cyclists at Nanaimo and Patterson stations to mitigate conflicts with buses, motor vehicles and transit passengers,” Ling said. The work is going out to tender now and is expected to start this summer. Meanwhile, Johnstone hopes the second-worst placing highlights the lack of funding for the bike path. “The road that finished first, [Westside Road], is currently in the middle of a $19-million upgrade,” he said. “The one that finished third is the Massey Tunnel, we’re now going through a multi-million-dollar consultation process to figure out how we’re going to spend a billion dollars to fix that problem. “BC Parkway has not a penny right now dedicated to fixing it.” twitter.com/WandaChow
Bike fair on Friday The Community Bike Fair returns for a sixth year on Friday, June 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at a new location, Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Ave., Burnaby. The free event takes place rain or shine. In addition to an obstacle course by Pedalheads and activities such as bike decorating, repairing, riding and racing, the event will include a show by mountain bike stunt group Flowriders at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Come with or without a bicycle to participate, but all cycling activities require that helmets be worn. Burnaby Lougheed Lions Club is accepting donations of bicycles, tricycles, helmets and bike parts to provide bikes to children in need. To donate, call 604-540-4424.
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A video posted to YouTube of a bear entering and exiting a pickup truck by unlatching the doors might be funny for human viewers safely ensconced in their concrete and glass condos, but encounters with wildlife in the city rarely end well. For the animals. It seems every spring there are sightings of bears in urban neighbourhoods ambling through backyards and down alleys tipping over garbage cans, pawing at bird feeders. Posters on light standards of missing cats and small dogs often signify a coyote is on the prowl, turning docile pets into easy prey. On Sunday, a deer somehow managed to wander through the busy streets of New Westminster for hours before conservation officers were finally notified. Sadly the otherwise healthy and robust deer didn’t survive the shot from a tranquilizer gun. Ungulates like deer don’t react well to tranquilizing drugs, said Dave Cox of the Conservation Officer Service, who observed the animal for one-and-a-half hours before felling it. The stress of dodging traffic, barking dogs and curious humans probably didn’t help. One of the great allures of living in British Columbia is the vast natural wilderness that begins right in our backyard. It’s easy to be at a grocery store in the morning and then having a picnic in the middle of a first or second growth forest, surrounded by mountains and trees for as far as the eye can see in the afternoon. Odds are there’s creatures amongst those trees. And sometimes they wander out of those woods and into our streets. At first blush it may seem an infringement on our space, but we have to remember their ancestors were here long before us. We’re encroaching on territories and behaviours bred into them for thousands of years. We need to respect their coexistence with us.
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Expense cleanup must continue VICTORIA – As she unveiled her new cabinet, Premier Christy Clark promised a “line-by-line” review of government spending to deliver a balanced budget this year. Statements such as this would have more credibility if politicians subjected their own personal spending to the same scrutiny. That’s still not happening in B.C. Expense accountability has come a long way in the last year, thanks mainly to the work of now-departed Auditor General John Doyle, who swung the cobweb-covered door open on B.C.’s secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Chaired by the speaker and run by senior MLAs from both parties, the committee had been doing pretty much whatever it wanted with MLAs’ own expenses. Doyle’s audit found that MLA credit card bills were being paid without receipts, part of a lax accounting system that included inaccurate bank records and inadequate management of the legislature gift shop and dining
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room. The operating budget of the legislature and constituencies runs to more than $60 million a year. Now-retired speaker Bill Barisoff asked the auditor to give a pass to the $119,000 annual allowance for each of the 85 constituency offices. Transfer amounts and payroll expenses were verified, but constituency expenses were not, likely because these records weren’t kept either. I’m not suggesting there has been any misuse of public funds. The point is we don’t know, and the notion of an “honour system” for politicians’ expenses has become unacceptable. A similar toxic tale has been unfolding in the Senate in Ottawa. It has its own secretive committee called the Board of Internal Economy, which was
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Re: NDP critic suggests price to accept oil pipeline (NewsLeader, June 5) Leave it to the government(s) to make this about money—just as Big Oil hoped. This has never been about the money, for B.C. constituents opposed to Enbridge and now Kinder Morgan. Cash payments will not mitigate the catastrophic climate change effects of tar sands expansion, and that is the only rationale for any new pipeline capacity. It will not reduce the disastrous effect of an oil spill over our aquifers, in our salmon watersheds, or in our coastal waters. It will not bring back endangered species that will be gone forever if a spill happens. This is not about money. Shame on you, Kennedy Stewart. Shame, Christy Clark. Your short-sighted, self-serving stance on issues critical to our future is disgusting. Our future generation will look back and see you as betrayers, if you do not change course. Speak for the people you serve. Wayne Froese —online comment burnabynewsleader.com
What Would you spend it on? I’d like to know what homeowners would be spending their money on if they didn’t have to shell out three thousand or so dollars for this year’s property tax bill in Burnaby. Maybe the money would be handy for a new roof on your house. Or maybe there’s some dental work you’ve been putting off. Maybe it’s just a long overdue vacation or eating better food. Whatever the requirement, this money is taken out of our economy at a time when it could use as much stimulation as possible. The mayor and council will blame public demand for ever-increasing services while the city’s building department continues to hand out development permits like candy. Now is the time to write a letter to the
editor to let our mayor know where your money would have gone and how much he is hurting you personally and our economy generally. Or maybe you’re doing just fine and have lots of money to give to the city? Jim Ervin Burnaby
Campaign is over Last week Premier Christy Clark had another campaign event, I mean a government announcement of the incoming Cabinet, which will presumably include her after the upcoming by-election. Most heads of government choose to announce their cabinet choices in the halls of Parliament or the Legislature, but not Premier Clark, she of the permanent campaign. Instead we were treated to a campaign rally at Canada Place, with each announced minister being used as a prop for at least one governing promise by the premier.
Perhaps she is unaware of this, but the campaign is over and now it’s time to attend to the sober work of governing. If someone could inform the premier of this, it would be most welcome. What is most disappointing about the cabinet decisions is the lack of influence the communities north of the Fraser River will have. Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge combined to have zero members of cabinet. How are our issues supposed to be discussed when this premier has already decided not to include our voice at cabinet? Our communities deserve to be heard, not punished because we didn’t support the Liberals as strongly as other regions of the province. Trevor Ritchie Burnaby
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Right now, a Burnaby homeowner can take a chainsaw to any tree on their property as long as they’re not applying to redevelop the land. But that will change if proposed amendments to the city’s tree bylaw are approved. After more than a year of review, the proposal was to be presented to city council on Monday with public consultation expected to take place over the summer and early fall. Currently, the bylaw only applies to single-family and duplex properties in the process of being redeveloped. Under the staff recommendations, the revised bylaw would apply to all private land, under development or not, and all city-owned land being developed, according to a city staff report. To limit the impact on city resources and maintain some flexibility for property owners, the proposed new rules would only affect significant trees, those over a certain size. For property being developed, protected trees are those with a trunk diameter of 20 cm (eight inches) or greater, the same as in the current bylaw. For lots not being developed, the protection now extends to conifers 30 cm (12 inches) or more in diameter and broadleaf trees 45 cm (18 cm) or greater in diameter.
Conifers in Burnaby are mostly native species, and are usually the largest trees, that also function to reduce stormwater runoff and filter air pollution, and provide their benefits year-round since they retain their needles. The broadleaf, or deciduous trees, tend to be smaller with highly variable sizes and suitability for urban environments. The approach is to focus city efforts on those trees “that provide the greatest social and environmental benefits,” the report said. Through a survey of trees on a representative sample of 300 single-family and duplex properties, staff estimate the new criteria would impact about 44 per cent of all trees surveyed. The affected trees are expected to be present on about 34 per cent of all residential lots. The proposal sets out criteria for what situations would allow for tree removal, with staff recommending that tree replacement be made mandatory when issuing treecutting permits, and the number of new trees to be scaled to the size of tree cut down (three trees for every 24-inch diameter tree cut, for instance). Where there is not enough space for all the required replacement trees to be planted on site, the proposal allows for a cash-in-lieu contribution to a fund that would be used to plant trees on city boulevards, parks and conservation lands,
the report said. Enforcement abilities have also been beefed up with stronger penalties. Where trees are cut in contravention of the bylaw, replacement trees larger than normal would be required, with a proportionately larger security deposit. The aim is to encourage compliance and ensure more rapid recovery of the community and environmental benefits that were lost with the cut tree. As for ticketing for cutting trees without a permit or failing to replace trees as required, the fine would be increased from $300 to $500, the maximum allowed by legislation. Failure to plant or maintain a replacement tree could be penalized by a fine for each day the offence occurs. For prosecution of more serious offences, the penalty would be increased from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $10,000. Tree-cutting permit fees for properties not being developed would be $70 per tree to a maximum of $500 and for those undergoing development, $150 per tree to a $1,000 maximum. The revenue, from an expected 900 permits annually, would pay for 90 per cent of the cost of maintaining the program, including the addition of two full-time positions, an arborist and a technician. If council gives the go-ahead to public consultation, the bylaw could be in place by fall.
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Premier targets spending, regulation Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark plans to call the B.C. legislature back into session by the end of June, to begin debate on her government’s budget while she campaigns in a by-election. Clark chaired the first meeting of her new cabinet Monday, after she and the 19 cabinet ministers were sworn at a ceremony at Government House. She said the session will emphasize the same themes as the B.C. Liberal election campaign, balancing the budget and making the economy, not the government, grow larger. A by-election in WestsideKelowna will be announced this week, and Clark said she hopes to have a seat in the legislature by the end of July after losing VancouverPoint Grey to the NDP in the May 14 general election. Veteran Richmond East MLA
Linda Reid is to be nominated for speaker of the legislature. Clark said there will be no new legislation introduced in the summer session, aside from an updated version of the February budget. Cabinet ministers were given “mandate letters” itemizing their priorities in the new government. Among those is one to new Education Minister Peter Fassbender, instructing him to seek a 10-year agreement with B.C. teachers, whose current contract expires June 30. Clark also emphasized that the “core review” of government programs would be a key task for all cabinet ministers. That will look for functions that don’t need to be done by government, and on reducing excessive regulation that Clark said is a natural accumulation of governments over time. Clark acknowledged that B.C.’s public service is already one of the leanest in the country, and said the latest review will not likely result in substantial job losses.
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Great step forward for heart patients New technique eliminates the need for open-heart surgery among the elderly, prolonging life and saving money for the medical system
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Dr. Albert Chan shows off a metal frame (shown here in fully expanded state) that acts as a self-expanding ‘scaffold’ for the natural tissue heart valve (obtained from the heart of a pig) to be put into place in replacement of the patient’s diseased heart valve.
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valve in a beating heart. It starts working right away, and the patient can usually go home a few days after the 90-minute procedure. This quick turnaround also eases the burden on the medical system, says Dr. Chan, adding, “When people recover faster, they can enjoy a better quality of life, lead more productive lives and the cost of hospitalization is markedly reduced.” While the procedure is also available at five hospitals around the province, Dr. Chan says being able to offer it to patients closer to their home, in the province’s busiest cardiac program, is another benefit to the patients. “For the elderly, traveling downtown is a big deal,” says Dr. Chan. “It’s better to have care closer to home, where everything is done under one roof.” That’s something his 93-year old patient was thankful for, as she was able to walk out of the hospital three days after undergoing the procedure with complete recovery of her heart and valve functions.
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The Burnaby Lakers turned anchOR around a slow start to the leg Western Lacrosse Association season in the space of five days Garrett Yeo of with three one-goal victories. the Burnaby The week began in Langley, Barracudas swims where the Lakers edged the the freestyle two-time defending champion leg of the boys Division 4 200 Thunder 9-8 on the strength metre individual of four goals by Scott Jones. medley at the Shaun Dhaliwal, Colton Burnaby Grand Clark, Dane Stevens and Prix swim meet, Saturday at Casey Jackson also scored Central Park Pool. for Burnaby while Dan Lewis MaRIO BaRTel neWSleaDeR made 39 saves for the victory. Then on Friday at Bill Copeland Arena, they pulled off an even bigger shocker handing the visiting Victoria Shamrocks a 12-11 defeat despite being outshot 57-46. The good news for the Burnaby Jr. Lakers Lakers’ undoing as the Port Coquitlam Saints goals going to Hunter Onstine, Jonathon This time it was Lewis’s net on Sunday evening was they broke out to outscored Burnaby 10-4 en route to a 20-12 Bailey and Aiden Milburn. partner Joe Bell coming up big score 12 goals. The bad news was despite victory at Bill Copeland Arena. The Lakers will be in Delta to play the with 46 saves. denting the twine so many times they couldn’t Burnaby’s Tyler Buchanan bagged four first-place Islanders (9-5) Saturday before Jones and Stevens scored avoid losing their 12th game of the B.C. goals and assisted on two others while Danny playing host to the Langley Thunder (7-4) at three goals each with Jones Junior A Lacrosse League season. Spagnuolo had three goals and an assist. Copeland on Sunday (7 p.m.). sports@burnabynewsleader.com picking up four assists and The second period turned out to be the Brendan Shea had two of each with single Stevens collecting five. Clark had a goal and five assists with rookie Tyler Digby, Shaun Dhaliwal, Justin Salt and Jackson also getting singles. Saturday June 22 To top off the Percy Perry Stadium weekend, the Lakers Coquitlam headed over to Vancouver Island where they edged the Nanaimo Timbermen 12-11 Sunday with Jones picking up another four goals and an assist. Stevens had two of each while Jackson had a goal and five assists. Other Burnaby markers went to Matt Beers, Peter McFetridge, Clark, Digby and Decker. The upcoming one is another busy one for Burnaby. The Lakers will take their 3-3 record to Queen’s Park Arena on Thursday Burnaby’s Radio History with Brian Antonson to tangle with the Join us at the Museum. Pre-registration required. New Westminster Salmonbellies (3-4) starting at 7:45 p.m. On Friday, they’ll play host to the Timbermen Thanks to our Lecture Series Partners: (1-5) starting at 7 p.m., and then on Sunday they’ll be in Maple Ridge to battle the 6501 Deer Lake Ave | 604-297-4565 | burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Burrards (5-2).
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KINA meeting: Kingsway Imperial Neighbourhood Association encourages all members of our community to join us to meet your neighbours, have fun and work together building our community. When: June 12, 5 p.m. Where: Community Office of MLA Kathy Corrigan, 150-5172 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: www. KINAburnaby.ca or 604786-2452.
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Community Bike Fair: Lots to do include mountain bike stunt show by Flowriders, obstacle course, repair station, contests. Come with or without a bike to participate. Helmets required for any riding activities. When: Friday, June 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Ave., Burnaby. Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town: Enjoy a lively reading by librarians from Burnaby Public Library of selected stories from Stephen Leacock’s 1912 classic, “Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. The “grandfather” of Canadian humourists, Leacock affectionately
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Burnaby Clef Society: Presents its annual ‘Honour Recital and Strawberry Tea’ concert featuring the successful competitors from a recent Clef competition playing their winning performances. A small entry charge includes the concert and strawberry cake and tea at the intermission. When: Sunday, June 16, 1-5 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Theatre for the Arts, Deer Lake, Burnaby.
Dutch-Canadian Events: Celebrate your Dutch heritage. For an events schedule visit: www.dutchnetwork.ca. Info: Edie at 604-5363394 or ediebijdemast@ dutchnetwork.ca. A Stranger on Earth The Dinah Washington Story: Starring Jayleen Stonehouse with musical director Olaf de Shield and band— Nick Apivor on piano, Malcolm Aiken on trumpet, Brock Miller on saxophone, Mark Bender on acoustic bass and Jesse Cahil on drums and of course Olaf on guitar. When: Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. Where: The Columbia Theatre, N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Tickets: $25 at www. thecolumbia.ca or jayleen@telus.net.
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Raymond Boisjoly: (And) Other Echoes: This artist’s process creates a digital image that abstracts and distorts the movement of the playing video (on an iPhone or iPad). These scans are facemounted to a smokey acrylic, merging the surface and image. When: Until Aug. 2, Tuesday to Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Where: SFU Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby. Info: 778-782-4266.
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By virtue of WAREHOUSMAN’S LIEN for J.L & SONS TRADING CO. LTD.., we will dispose of the following units to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale.
RIVIERA MANOR 409 Ash St. New Westminster 1 Bed. 2nd floor and 2 Bed. Penthouse available. Heat, hot water and T.V. cable included.
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13-048 1982 HONDA SCOOTER V.I.N.: JH2MCD6DXCK015962 Registered Owner: SAMUEL, AVA LILLIAN Indebtedness: $655.20
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BURNABY MTN: 2 bed 2 bth 2 storey Townhome. New kitchen, flooring, bathrms. A Must See! Open House Sat/Sun 1-3PM MLS# V1010704. 9124 Centaurus Circle, $308,800: Rahim at 778-229-4470.
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13-049 1982 HONDA 250 MOTRCYCLE V.I.N.: JH2DA0109CS210447 Registered Owner: BATTISTA, ANTHONY MICHAEL Indebtedness: $1327.20
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SURREY Central. Large 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Close to skytrain. Incl heat, cable, pkng & 3 appli’s. N/P. 604-588-4664 or 604-588-8121. LOUGHEED SKYTRAIN: 2 bed 2 bth 2 patio Updated Open Concept Condo, High Rise. MLS# 1001731. $264,888: Rahim 778-229-4470.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS RE: JOHN SCHARFT, DECEASED on 9 May 2013. Creditors having claims against the Estate of the late John Scharft formerly of: #211-5095 Newton St., Burnaby, B.C. are hereby required to send full particulars thereof to Harry Scharft at: #1008-21937-48th Ave., Langley, B.C., V3A 8C3 before June 20th 2013 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Harry Scharft - Executor.
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CARRIERS OF THE WEEK: ALICJA
Hello! My name is Alicja and I am a grade seven student at St. Helens. I have been delivering the NewsLeader newspaper for about 3 years and I enjoy it very much. I do my neighborhood route and it’s a great way to get to know my neighbors more and get a little exercise too! My hobbies include gymnastics, doing crafts, baking, watching movies and wrestling. I am going to high school this coming September and I can’t wait. I think that it will bring new opportunities and friends for me and I hope to get into the drama program. I also really enjoy dancing and acting!
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Is Your Child Safe when Grandpa Can't Hear?
Finally! Your longawaited romantic weekend getaway with your spouse is near. Reservations confirmed? Check. Dancing shoes packed? Check. Babysitter lined up? Check. Grandma and Grandpa, who better?
Better recheck that babysitter before you head out the door. Before you hire a stranger, you are going to investigate them pretty carefully, aren't you? But your folks usually get a pass, even if they don't hear so well. After all, they love your kids and whose hearing isn't going downhill?
The current statistics from the Better Hearing Institute are that one in six baby boomers have hearing loss and 3 in 10 of people over 65 have hearing loss; seniors in their 80's have greater than a 50% incidence of hearing loss. However, keep in mind that these statistics don't tell the whole story. Almost everyone knows at least one person who has a hearing loss that is affecting communications but resolutely refuses to acknowledge or do anything about it. If your child's babysitter is one of the 24 million people who need hearing aids and don't have them, there could be serious problems. Effective caregivers need to be environmentally vigilant to assure the safety of your child; the ability to hear is a key component in assuring the safety of your child. The risks of not hearing a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, an intruder, or a child crying in the backyard could be fatal or result in an injury. Spending too much time speech reading while driving can cause a crash, as can failing to hear a siren. Older children have been known to take advantage of an adult's hearing loss to get “permission” to do something the adult wouldn't agree to if they understood what the child said.
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(1 block east of Boundary Road on south side of Hastings) Before heading out for that weekend, consider this: General Child Care A 66-year-old man was aggravated that his wife dragged him in to a hearing evaluation, and decided that he did not need the amplification the audiologist recommended. (His wife just didn't talk right.) 18 months later he was back. While watching his threeyear-old grandson, the child had opened the screen door of the living room while his grandfather was there and wandered down the street. A neighbour found and returned him, and the family forced him to get his hearing checked and get amplification if he was ever again to sit with his beloved grandson. After reluctantly getting his hearing aids, he returned two days later, laughing and shaking his head. “What a fool I have been. This is not bad at all.” If you or a loved one has difficulty hearing, please call Beltone for a complimentary hearing evaluation. Our practitioners have many years of experience helping people hear better. We can even arrange to do the evaluation and the hearing aid fitting in the comfort and convenience of your home.