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Home delivery to end Door-to-door service to end within five years; Community mail boxes coming for all remaining households

individual stamps. It means up to 8,000 fewer postal workers will be needed, which Canada Post says will be shed by attrition, as nearly 15,000 workers are expected to retire or leave voluntarily over the next five years. “With its current labour costs, Canada Post has a much higher cost structure than its competitors in the private sector have,” Canada Post said in a press release. “This is simply not sustainable.” Please see ShAreD, A3

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The Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society was holding a year-end luncheon for its senior peer counsellors when its program director, Linda Comba, asked

what they thought of Canada Post’s plans to end door-to-door mail delivery within five years. “Some of their comments aren’t printable,” Comba said, adding a “wave of horror” went through the group. “They understand the financial side of it but they do see the

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impact on seniors, particularly seniors who are maybe more frail,” she said. “Getting to a community mailbox would be difficult, and [carrying] parcels back home would be particularly difficult.” Pedestrian safety would become an even greater issue, especially for seniors. “What would have happened the last couple of days when it’s been so icy? … It would mean they would be even more isolated than they are.” Please see bIg ImPAcT, A3

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RCMP investigating Central Park ‘ducknapping’ Wanda Chow

Asian male, in his 20s, five-footseven, with dark hair and a slim build. He was wearing a blue windbreaker and dark pants at the time. “We’re looking for any assistance we can get from people,” said Buis. While the offence would not come under the Criminal Code, it does violate regulations of all three levels of government. “Generally speaking, management of wildlife or birds is under provincial jurisdiction, under the Wildlife Act,” said Burnaby environmental services officer Christine Ensing by email. However, under the Burnaby Parks Regulation Bylaw, “No person shall molest, disturb, frighten, injure, trap or snare any bird or animal, or fish in any lake or stream in any park without special permission of the administrator.”

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Burnaby RCMP are investigating a case of ducknapping, after a man is alleged to have run a-fowl of the law at Central Park on Sunday. A witness reported the incident to Burnaby Mounties at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 8 as a complaint of a suspicious person. A poster up at the park on earlier this week states the incident happened at 9 a.m. at the park’s “north lake.” According to the police report, the witness saw a man “befriending a group of ducks at the pond in the park,” said Staff Sgt. Major John Buis. He was coaxing ducks to him with food and when one got close enough, he grabbed it and shoved it into a duffle bag or backpack before running towards the parking lot at Boundary Road. The suspect is described as an

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Signs posted in Burnaby’s Central Park warn a ducknapper may be on the loose in the park.

Such a violation would be subject to a fine of up to $2,000. Buis said the BC Ministry of Environment’s conservation

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The reduced workforce and other changes are expected to save a combined $700 to $900 million per year. A Conference Board of Canada report last spring found Canada Post would face losses of $1 billion a year by 2020 without major reform. Reaction has been mixed but one concern being raised is that many more banks of community mailboxes will be vulnerable to mail theft by identity thieves. Surrey resident Craig Findlay says the

community mailbox in his neighbourhood was broken into repeatedly and says Canada Post must make them more secure before converting the remaining urban neighbourhoods. “It’s going to be an exercise in futility as far as I’m concerned,” Findlay said. “They should try it in one or two places and find out for themselves how bad it’s going to be.” Findlay said Canada Post is right to seek ways to stop losing money. But he said it might be smarter to reduce home

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officer service is also looking into the case after being notified by RCMP. Under the BC Wildlife Act,

a person is prohibited from attempting to capture wildlife or having live wildlife in their possession without authorization. If convicted on a first offence, a person would face a fine of up to $100,000, up to a year in prison, or both, according to the environment ministry. The theft of a migratory bird, such as a duck, would then be subject to the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act, which is enforced by both the environment ministry and Environment Canada. In such a case, unauthorized possession of a migratory bird or nest faces a fine of up to $1 million, up to three years in prison, or both. “We do encourage people to call police” if they see such an incident, said Buis.

delivery to every second or third day, or else put group boxes in publicly accessible indoor areas such as malls, until mail thieves can be thwarted. Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew said Canada Post has hardened the community boxes somewhat with anti-pry devices so they are less vulnerable to theft. “It’s not as bad as it was,” he said, but added mail theft from the boxes remains a continuing problem throughout the Tri-Cities. twitter.com/jeffnagel

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Seniors might not want to burden someone else by asking for their mail to be picked up for them, and if they do ask, there would be a loss of privacy. While some seniors are computer savvy, many aren’t and don’t have access to the Internet to pay their bills, she said. And there’s the fear of mail being more susceptible to theft when they’re deposited in community mailboxes. There would be the loss of intangible benefits, she said, such as postal carriers putting more eyes on the

street, being around to see if someone needs help in an emergency. “Especially now when people don’t know their neighbours as well. It may be a small but very important role that is played in the community, especially for seniors who … don’t have a lot of people contacting them.” The planned change is a great concern to people with disabilities, said Burnaby resident Craig Langston, past-president of the Cerebral Palsy Association of B.C. Langston sits on Burnaby planning department’s

access advisory committee and lives in a Metrotownarea apartment so would not be directly affected by the change. However, as someone who uses a wheelchair and has a home support worker, he can see the problems that could be created by it. “If I had to go outside [in the rain] to get my mail, and if I get wet, I have to wait two or three hours in wet clothes before my next worker comes,” he said. “Some people only have [support worker] service once a day.” twitter.com/WandaChow

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A tragic reminder The tragic deaths of two women in two separate house fires in as many weeks in Langley, once again underscores the need to exercise extreme caution during the ongoing cold snap — and all winter long. The first fire appears to have been started by either a space heater or a power bar failure. In the second, firefighters said while they don’t know whether the home had a working smoke detector, they did not hear an alarm going off in the house when they arrived. But in both cases, someone lost their life, and this holiday season is going to be a tremendously difficult one for the people they left behind. Of course, tragedy can never be completely avoided and we may never know whether these women’s deaths could have been prevented, but there are steps we can and should all take to minimize the risk of yet another fatality or serious injury. Whether it’s space heaters, fireplaces or candles, sources of heat are also potential sources of danger if they’re not handled with the level of care and respect they’re due. Fireplaces—whether gas or wood-burning—require regular, professional maintenance to ensure they are in proper and safe working order. Space heaters, meanwhile, should only be plugged directly into a wall outlet, never into a power bar. There should also be a minimum three feet of space between the heater and any combustible materials. Every home should, of course, have at the very minimum at least one working smoke detector— ideally, one in every area of the house where people sleep—with fresh batteries installed each autumn. And burning candles— which many people love to place throughout their homes at Christmas—should never be left unattended. This is simple advice and we hear it all the time, but in the wake of such tragedy, perhaps it bears repeating. – Langley Times/Black Press

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Embracing my inner Luddite “What’s the Internet?” I can still see the expression on my boss’s face as the question spilled out of my mouth. Shocked disbelief was quickly replaced by mild disdain, followed by that look that says, ‘I’m not angry, just disappointed.’ It was 1994 and it was (I thought) a perfectly reasonable question. “The Internet,” he said, with an exaggerated sigh, “is a giant network of ....” After that, he might as well have been one of those adults in a Charlie Brown TV special — you, know, the ones whose voices are just that wah-wah sound made (or so the Internet tells me) using a toilet plunger and a trombone. As my boss droned on about all the technological wonders awaiting us along this vast new information highway, my mind was no doubt busily dissecting the previous night’s episode of The X-Files. Over time, though, it became clear that in my chosen line of work, the ’Net was something I

Brenda Anderson was going to have to embrace, however reluctantly. It was definitely one of those, ‘if you can’t beat ’em …’ decisions. So I joined Facebook and learned to tweet and even began downloading e-books. I’ll admit, it all works just fine, but I have zero interest in understanding how or why. The truth is, the average 11-year-old already knows exponentially more than I ever will about the Internet, social media and the technology that makes it all possible. And I’m OK with that. Technology and I have an understanding. I don’t bother it, and it doesn’t bother me. At least, I thought that was our arrangement. Until a recent day when I picked up my smartphone to discover that every last name

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and number on my contacts list had mysteriously vanished — disappeared, passed on, ceased to be, expired and gone to meet their maker, joined the choir invisible. It was an ex-contacts list. As panic set in, I did the only thing a sensible person would do. I freaked out on Facebook. Fortunately, clearer heads were there to guide me. I called the help line (as recommended) and did my best to explain my predicament to the nice man. When the guy who does this all day actually sounded a little surprised by what had happened, I took it as a bad sign. “Have you backed up your contacts?” he inquired. “Um.” “Could they be in the cloud?” “Er.” Do you know what the cloud is? “Well...” “The cloud,” he said—without an exaggerated sigh—“is a collection of …” As the plunger-trombone

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kicked in once again, my brain wandered off to handle a few other urgent tasks. Eventually, he returned to the subject at hand and walked me through possible solutions to my dilemma. I pressed the buttons he told me to press in the order he told me to press them. Whether it was thanks to his guidance or through sheer force of will exuded through my desperate fingers, the blank screen magically began to fill up once again. “It worked,” I announced happily. “That’s great,” he replied. “You know, I’d really like to send you some information on how to back up your phone and create an iCloud account. Would that be OK?” he asked in the same gentle tone you’d use to calm a spooked horse. “Sure. Please do that,” I replied. “I’ll get right on it.” Brenda Anderson is a reporter with the Langley Times.

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The man to carry on Douglas’s legacy Thank you, Kennedy Stewart, for seriously considering participating in the race for the leadership of the British Columbia NDP. When I first met the Burnaby-Douglas MP at an all-candidates’ meeting in Burnaby for the federal election in 2011, I detected fine leadership qualities that I have been pleased to see regularly exhibited by his performance as an MP. From the beginning it was easy to see him as a major leadership contender for either of the federal or provincial NDP parties. I recognize these as qualities shared by Tommy Douglas, who made a deep impact in Canadian politics. He enjoyed an illustrious career as premier of Saskatchewan and later, leader of the federal NDP and most recently, voted posthumously as The Greatest Canadian in a CBC contest. As a 10-year-old immigrant child from Poland in Candiac, Sask., I met, heard and was inspired by Tommy Douglas as he ran for election as a CCF/ NDP MLA. Today I am 88, and I’m proud to say I’ve never cast a wasted vote, supporting his perseverance through the introduction of medicare, as just one of his many valuable accomplishments. Tommy’s love and impassioned vision of the future for Canadians needs to be continued. I am appealing for Stewart to take up Tommy’s torch to return greatness and harmony to the B.C. NDP. I feel confident his is the one to take the Tommy Douglas legacy to the next level. Chester (Czeslaw) Pielak Burnaby

OFTEN BEST TO LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS Do you recall why the HST was going to be bad for British Columbians? Oh, right! It was voted out because “we didn’t like the way it was introduced!...”

The chickens have already come home to roost. In their 2013 Annual Global Tax Competitiveness Ranking, Duanjie Chen and Jack Mintz pointed out how British Columbians have contributed to Canada’s loss of ranking. We are now down six spots amongst the OECD countries and 11 spots down among the 90 countries assessed. Quelle surprise! To be sure, Canada’s drop in ranking is not only due to the outcome of the HST referendum. B.C.’s and New Brunswick’s corporate income tax rate hikes are also part and parcel of this. Will any of this matter to all the poor people on fixed income, those people who voted because of their concern about tax on a haircut? Probably not. Does it matter that raised corporate taxes are always passed on to consumers and costs all of us far more than the HST ever would have? Have we learned anything? Probably not! When we have an infected tooth we let our dentist deal with it. Even our brain surgeon consults a tax expert to deal with his finances. Why do we expect better results when we go “to the people” when complicated

matters need to be sorted out? Should we not vote for politicians because we trust their judgment and let them deal with the nitty-gritty? As we have seen again, voters otherwise revert to their habit to always vote themselves something for nothing. It is a sad state of affairs indeed, but our communal sense of personal entitlement seems to overrule everything whilst we forget that we are also a member of our local community, we are B.C.ers and, at the same time, we are also Canadians! Most of us have become experts in one area or other, or, if younger, better work at becoming expert in one area or other. Why do we believe that by increasing the number of participants our economic options will get better results than when leaving such details to the experts? Being a great campaigner, Premier Christy Clark should have known that “going to the people” was no way to settle the HST. Ziggy Eckardt Burnaby

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Liquor store proposed for Kensington mall Wanda Chow

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The province wants to open a new liquor store at Kensington Square Shopping Centre, in line with Burnaby city hall’s

guidelines on where such stores should be located. But Mayor Derek Corrigan had to convince his fellow council members this is a good thing.

The proposal is for a 4,600-square-foot, neighbourhoodscale, BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) store at the mall, where there had been such a liquor

store from 1974 to 2006. The city’s guidelines, adopted in 2006, recommends such a store be located at the mall as an interim step until population densities

increase in the area to warrant a larger, signature liquor store. The store would require a rezoning of the mall property, with a public hearing scheduled for Jan. 28

at 7 p.m. in city hall council chambers. At Monday’s council meeting, Coun. Colleen Jordan suggested city staff contact the LDB to see how the potential

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changes to liquor sales could affect the government’s plans to open signature stores, something Burnaby wants to see one of in each quadrant of the city. “Are you suggesting we should look a gift horse in the mouth?” replied Corrigan. Jordan said she simply doesn’t want to go through a rezoning process only to see the store “get yanked” by the province. Corrigan said he’s been “very pleased” to see a public liquor store open recently at Market Crossing in South Burnaby’s Big Bend area, another facility which followed the city’s guidelines, as would the proposed signature store in the SOLO District development in the Brentwood area. As a former Vancouver city councillor, new Attorney-General Suzanne Anton is “from local government, I think she has a good deal of respect for the operations of cities,” Corrigan said. “I’m going to take it as a positive.” The government has been following Burnaby’s rules on where such stores should be located. “As long as they’re following the rules, I’m looking at this as a cooperative approach,” he said. “I don’t want to get too paranoid about this.”

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Top ten winter road trip tips: 1. A full night’s sleep ahead of a long drive is important. 2. It’s also a good idea to let a friend know when you’re leaving and the time you expect to arrive. 3. Fill the windshield washer bottle with seasonal cleaner and carry an extra container in the trunk. 4. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses – glare from snow can be hard on the eyes. 5. Wear (warm) clothes that allow good movement to steer and operate the foot pedals. 6. Bring water plus non-perishable food supplies on longer trips. 7. An emergency (first aid) kit. 8. Check the weather forecast, road conditions and for road closures on your route before heading out on a long trip. 9. Good winter tires are mandatory on most high-elevation BC highway routes during the winter. 10. If you must drive in bad weather, it’s a good idea to refuel when the tank drops below half full. If the car breaks down or gets stuck in the snow, having engine heat until help arrives could be important. Useful winter driving web sites: drivebc.ca, icbc.com

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A worthy new Jeep at long last The Chrysler group is on a tear these days with month after month of consecutive growth and awards to back it up. Who would have thought a few short years ago that Chrysler, of the Detroit Three, would be in second place in Canada, just slightly behind Ford and well ahead of General Motors. This has been achieved by filling a few holes in their full-line offensive. For example, until a year ago, Chrysler didn’t have a compact car, now they do with the Dodge Dart. Most surprising is that the strong sales have established without have a vehicle to compete in the fastest growing segment, the compact SUV. Now, with the introduction of this all-new Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler has something to take on establish players like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The new Cherokee has only been for sale for about a month now but sales for the Jeep brand are up more than 34 percent over last year. In addition, the new Jeep Cherokee just won its category (best new SUV under $35,000) as adjudged by the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC). Looks Some might not remember the old boxy Cherokee that

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Zack Spencer

was sold in the 1990s; it was a very simple design that appealed to diehard Jeep enthusiasts. This new Cherokee is trying to win over new buyers, not just the Jeep faithful. It might look a bit odd at first but when you are in its presence, the design actually grows on you to a pint that it has a futuristic, very modern twist on an iconic nameplate. What you don’t see is the Italian Alfa Romeo platform that this Cherokee shares with the Dodge Dart. This provides a solid basis that produces a wonderful onroad experience and ruggedness for off-road duty. There is a special Trailhawk version of this Cherokee

that has been designed specifically for off-road, with higher front and rear bumpers to help it traverse ditches and climb mountains. The more practical base front wheel drive (FWD) model starts at $23,495 and is the lowest priced vehicle in the compact SUV class. The All wheel drive (AWD) model is also a value leader and starts at $25,695 Inside There are several things that set this Cherokee apart from the competition and a big difference is the level of interior fit and finish. Many of the vehicles that compete in this class are rather basic inside and come covered in hard plastic and feature simple designs. The Cherokee is covered in soft-touch materials, comfortable seats and a large touch screen in the centre of the dash for connectivity. The base screen is 5-inches but a larger 8.4-inch screen is available on the $29,995 Limited model. In addition, all models get a second 3.5-inch screen imbedded in the instrument cluster that is fully programmable and provides custom readouts. The back seat isn’t huge but the seats again are contoured nicely and provide good comfort. They also slide forward to elongate the cargo area if

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee offers a lot of jeep for the money. larger objects need to be carried. The rest of the dash has a stylish design that is a good combination of the bigger Grand Cherokee and the functional Dodge Journey. Sweeping lines and attention to detail make this a class leader in terms of style and design. Drive Not content to use existing engines and transmission in this new Cherokee, Chrysler is showcasing brand new technology in this compact SUV, providing good fuel economy and value. All trim levels come standard with a 9-speed automatic transmission. That’s right, nine gears, the very first vehicle on the planet to come with this many cogs. Having a chance to drive it with the base 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder through the canyons outside of Malibu California, I can report that the transmission is so smooth and refined that the

driver forgets there is so much at work. The up side is the Cherokee is capable of 9.6.L/100km in the city and 6.4L on the highway. The platform is a gem. There is very little road or wind noise, the suspension is very well dampened and the steering feel is better than many in this class. The 4-cylinder engine is a great choice for commuters and the handling is crisp and sure-footed, more like a sedan than an SUV. The optional V6 engine is the first application of the 3.2L V6 Pentastar engine. The bigger 3.6L is used across the Chrysler family but this newly developed, smaller version is wonderful value as it is only $1,300 more to equip it on any Cherokee, from the least expensive FWD model to the most expensive AWD trim. For $1,300, you get 271hp and a lot more grunt for passing and highway runs. This would be the choice

if you do a lot of highway driving to the cabin or skiing. The downside is the added weight of the V6 makes it less nimble compared to the 4-cylinder but both are excellent choices. In addition to carving though the mountains, I had a chance to drive over them in the Trailhawk off-road model. This really is the enthusiast version; it had no problem scampering up anything it came across from big boulders, to sand and mud. A lot of fun, but the reality is that most buyers will opt for the less extreme AWD models that have the ability to change their characteristics depending on which setting the driver chooses from snow, sport, mud/sand and low settings. Verdict The starting price is the best on the market, the technology is second to none, and the ride is smoother and

quieter than the competition and the interior class above. The styling does take a while to get used to but it does look better in person. Most people will equip the Cherokee with AWD and the middle North Edition that includes alloy wheels and added interior features for a reasonable $28,695. With the optional V6 engine, the price is $29,995. This is a lot of Jeep for the money and one that is a treat to drive. Now that Chrysler has a competent small SUV in their lineup, their position as the number two seller of vehicles looks strong for a while to come. zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder with 184hp or 3.2L V6 with 271hp Fill-up: 9.6L/6.4L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23,495$$32,195

Need to speed not universal among BC drivers Guenter Hoernig, of Reader reaction to our Penticton, asked: “What posted speed limit poll, would you gain by, say, conducted with Insights increasing the limits West, was, well, speedy! by 10 or 20 km/h? A No sooner had the paper half an hour earlier in hit the streets, revealing Vancouver? Well, if you that 37 percent of those don’t have that extra 30 polled believe a higher Variable minutes, perhaps you than 100 km/h limit speed limits are should take the plane. should be posted on our “I don’t even undermajor highways, than the used throughout stand why the public is emails began flying. Europe and seem consulted on this - as any Yours truly expressed effective. results coming forth from some surprise that a them tend to be purely majority did not share Keith Morgan based on emotions. The that opinion and that 55 safety of the highways percent believed speed should be left to traffic experts and limits should be left alone. While some scientists . . . .” readers disabused me of that notion an Janet McGarry warned: “NASCAR equal number agreed.

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inspired highways will only lead to more fatalities.” Currently, 100 km/h is the maximum on most freeways, while 110 km/h is posted on the Coquihalla Highway and parts of the Okanagan Connector. Vernon resident Brian Romaine made an interesting suggestion: “My view is that the speed sign should have a range of speed, for example instead of say 100 km/h, make it 80 to 100 MAX. From a psychological point of view, the driver then sees the lower speed and perhaps would have less of a fixation on the max speed limit. Speed limits should be assessed by the experts to be safe for that particular highway and not necessarily increased.” Variable speed limits are used throughout Europe and seem effective. The

maximum limits are posted on overhead electronic signs, which change to reflect environmental conditions and congestion. It is a recognition that speed alone is not the major cause of road carnage but excessive speed combined with over-driving the weather/road conditions does kill. The provincial government is currently reviewing posted limits and Jack Dubberly believes Victoria should hike them forthwith. “If the roads are better engineered, cars are safer . . . . then why not increase the speeds to that “average comfortable speed” that everyone is travelling at when the police are not looking? “The police can spend more time looking for bad drivers rather than speeding drivers and maybe the general driving public will then respect them more.”

Laura Tomelin shared her driving philosophy: “Do not drink and drive, but drive at your own capabilities and get the hell out of the way of other drivers who take their own risks and feel comfortable doing so!” The more cynical of our readers, dismissed the current posted speed limits as being artificially low and designed not for safety reasons but as a way of generating cash for the government through fines. Transportation Minister Todd Stone will give residents an opportunity to express their views in a series of eight regional public forums between now and January 24. For details of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review go to http:// engage.gov.bc.ca/safetyandspeedreview. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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A12 NewsLeader Friday, December 13, 2013

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Mazda tops in Canada’s Top Twelve for 2014

Sandra Lamaitre, national manager of PR for Mazda Canada shows off their hardware.

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Mazda’s triple award sweep had to taste extra sweet as Mazda only had three entries in a field of over fifty vehicle entries.

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Bob McHugh

Mazda bagged three of 12 “Best New” 2014 model year category awards just announced by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The triple award sweep (Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport and Mazda6) had to taste extra sweet as Mazda only had three entries in a field of over fifty vehicle entries. This also positions Mazda with three (of the final eight) contenders for overall 2014 Canadian Car of the Year. The 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Award was also narrowed down to four “Best New” category

Here’s a complete list of all twelve categories winners: Best New Small Car (under $21k) Best New Small Car (over $21k) Best New Family Car (under $30k) Best New Family Car (over $30k) Best New Luxury Car (under $50k) Best New Luxury Car (over $50k) Best New Sports/Performance Best New Prestige Car Best New SUV/CUV (under $35k) Best New SUV/CUV ($35k to $60k) Best New SUV/CUV (over $60k) Best Pickup award winners: the stylish all-new Jeep Cherokee (SUV/CUV under $35K), great value Kia Sorrento (SUV/CUV $35K to $60K),

luxurious Acura MDX (SUV/ CUV over $60K) and the tough-as-nails GMC Sierra 1500 pickup. AJAC award wins in both

Mazda3 Mazda3 Sport Kia Soul Mazda6 Lexus IS 350 RWD Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Mercedes-Benz S Class Jeep Cherokee Kia Sorento Acura MDX GMC Sierra 1500 Best New Small Car categories (under $21K and over $21K), gives the Mazda3, in various forms, an impressive total of nine trophies

over its ten year history. The Mazda6 is also a repeat winner, with previous category wins in 2009, 2005 and 2004, its introductory year. Both the new Mazda3 and Mazda6 are now SKYACTIV-equipped vehicles and offer outstanding fuel economy. This was also a good awards event for General Motors, the recipient of two AJAC trophies in very different vehicle categories. In addition to the Best New Pickup Award, the 2014 Corvette Stingray was also voted the Best New sports Performance Car. “This is a monumental step for the Chevrolet brand and the first all-new Corvette, since the first Corvette ... we couldn’t be prouder of it,” said Rob Assimakopoulus, GM Director of Marketing, during his acceptance speech. The other double-award winning manufacturer was Kia. The Best New Family Car under $30,000 award went to the revamped Kia Soul. A new and softer rendition of its offbeat five-door wagon-like design plus numerous other refinements helped the surprisingly practical Soul out-perform the competition. The new Kia Sorento notched an even more impressive victory, as it was achieved in a highly competitive light-luxury SUV/CUV category ahead of some renowned competitive products.

The AJAC awards are based on a methodical secret ballot voting process that was completed by over eighty journalist members following a five-day, hands-on driving event known as “TestFest”, which was held earlier this year in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Same-day, back-to-back evaluations were performed on handling, performance and off-road courses (where applicable), and on public roads. In selecting the winners of the awards, the accounting firm KPMG tabulated the ballots and the results were kept confidential until the public announcement. The full voting result and comparative data will be posted to the AJAC website (ajac.ca). Consumers are urged to use the data as a resource buying guide when shopping for a new vehicle. The twelve category winners now go on to compete for the top honour of being either the 2014 Canadian Car of the Year or the 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. The overall winners will be declared on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the beginning of media day at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

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Tough automotive acts to follow Most of the time, the automotive world doesn’t serve up a “Godfather II,” the rare sequel that is the equal or better of the original. Sometimes, you get “Godfather III.” Here are cars that today are regarded as classics in their own right, but initially had a hard time living up to the legacy of their predecessors:

1. 1958 Thunderbird: The original

the Datsun 240/260/280Z. And it also committed the cardinal sin in the eyes of sports car enthusiasts (although not necessarily in the eyes of the buying public) of being heavier and more luxurious. It was derided by the magazines of the time as being a flashy “discomobile,” and collectors are only now starting to realize the merits of the comfy and more grownup ZX.

just couldn’t strike twice: There was simply no way that the XJS could be as lovely as the E-Type.

5. 1974 Ford Mustang II: The early 1970s were dark times for the automobile. The Arab Oil Embargo of 1973 put the brakes on large displacement high performance engines. What was Ford to do about cars like the Mustang, whose reputation was built on V-8 performance? Replace it with a four-cylinder version based on the Pinto, of course. Although V-6s and V-8s were offered, it was the sting of the anemic four-banger that stuck with the II until Ford replaced it in 1979 with what would become the very good and very popular Fox body Mustang.

3. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado:

two-seater 1955-57 Thunderbirds — or “Baby Birds” — were recognized as classics almost as soon as they went out of production. They were replaced by a larger four-seater that came to be known as “The Square Bird.” While the Square Bird was an immensely popular car that handily outsold its predecessor, the original two-seater remains the one that most people think of when the topic of T-Birds comes up.

The first generation Toronado that appeared in 1966 was a stylistic and engineering tour de force. Reminiscent of the great classic Cord 810 of 1936, it was a milestone car for GM. Hardly anyone remembers its successor, the second generation Toronado. Where the ’66 broke the mold, the ’71 was the mold for generic American luxury cars of the 1970s.

2. 1979 Datsun 280ZX: The 280ZX

4. 1976 Jaguar XJS: This one had

had the misfortune of following one of the all-time greatest classic sports cars,

the extreme misfortune of replacing one of the most beautiful cars of all time, the

The 1956 Ford Thunderbird was among the original two-seater T-Birds. Jaguar E-Type. So naturally, people were predisposed to hate it when it came out. Other than initial quality control issues,

which have become legendary, the XJS was neither a bad nor ugly car — quite the contrary. But for Jaguar, lightning

Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca

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Stealth transit fare hike deserves scrutiny: critic TransLink under fire for Compass card’s shrunken discount Jeff Nagel Black Press

A TransLink critic says the new Compass card payment system arriving next year unfairly sneaks in a stealth fare increase for the many transit riders who use booklets of pre-paid FareSaver

tickets. Sustainable transportation advocate Patrick Rault says passengers who normally use FareSavers will pay roughly 12 per cent more to travel one zone when the new Compass cards take effect in 2014. FareSavers now cost $2.10 each for a one-zone trip – 24 per cent less than the $2.75 cash price – but users

who get a Compass card will pay $2.35 for one zone, a slimmer discount that will add up to considerably higher transit costs over the course of a year. TransLink officials say the current discount on FareSavers is larger than it has historically been because the last fare hike was applied to cash fares while the

Patrick Rault says people switching from FareSavers to the new Compass card will pay about 12 per cent more for one-zone travel.

price of pre-paid tickets was frozen. “If you look at it on a global perspective, the way we’ve designed it is revenue-neutral,” TransLink vicepresident Mike Madill said. Many passengers who now pay cash will switch to Compass cards, he predicts, and save up to 14 per cent compared to what they now pay. Rault contends that under TransLink’s legislation, the change

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in fare pricing should have gone to the independent TransLink Commissioner for approval and to a vote of the region’s mayors’ council. “It’s not being done in the spirit of the law,” he said. “TransLink is doing whatever it wants with the fare structure.” Madill said changes to discounted fares like the “stored value” rates with the new Compass cards do not count as short-term

fare increases that are subject to approval of the commissioner, who can veto cash fare hikes. Other changes to the system mean other groups of users will also pay more. TransLink has eliminated its Employer Pass Program that gave employees of participating companies large discounts. TransLink had intended to eliminate

FareSavers as of Jan. 1, but the delay in rolling out the Compass card means FareSavers will still be sold until next summer, when most passengers are to be offered the new cards. TransLink’s 2014 base plan shows combined revenue from cash fares and either FareSavers or its Compass card stored value equivalent is forecast to rise 12 per cent from $188.1 million in 2013 to $210.4 million in 2015. Over the same period, ridership is forecast to rise just three per cent to 244 million. Rault said he suspects the increased revenue compared to ridership means passengers will end up paying more on average. But he added much of the revenue gain may be the result of TransLink’s projection that fare evasion will be reduced once SkyTrain faregates are activated. twitter.com/jeffnagel

Loyalty point ban hits B.C. pharmacies Jeff Nagel Black Press

B.C. pharmacies are now banned from handing out loyalty reward points to customers for prescription drug purchases. The measure – effective Dec. 2 – is already drawing outrage from shoppers and has sparked a legal challenge from Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods, both arms of the Sobeys group that offer popular loyalty card points. The College of Pharmacists of B.C. first proposed a ban in 2012 but shelved it amid strong public opposition. However, the college’s board re-examined the issue after the provincial election and unanimously approved the ban Sept. 20, arguing loyalty points are a powerful lure that can alter some shoppers’ buying habits and potentially harm their health. The bylaw prohibits various gifts, rebates, refunds and other incentives, not just loyalty points.

The college says such incentives are inappropriate “kickbacks” to customers. “After careful consideration, the College still firmly believes that paying patients for prescriptions is unprofessional, unethical and unsafe,” it states on its website. The college argues some patients may go without their medicine until they can fill a prescription on a loyalty point bonus day. It also believes patients with third-party insurance who don’t pay out of pocket may keep refilling a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points. The college calls that a drain on limited health care dollars and says drugs not used by the intended patient may be abused by others or diverted to the illegal drug trade. It says paying customers a kickback undermines pharmacists’ integrity and the credibility of the profession. “Patients do not expect to receive payments for other

health services they receive, and drug therapy should not be the exception to that rule.” The college hopes a points ban will result in patients choosing a pharmacy or pharmacist on their own merits, not inducements. Some patients on Canada Safeway’s Facebook page said they may switch to closer pharmacies as a result of the ban on issuing Air Miles points for prescriptions at Safeway. Victoria senior Randy McEwen said he doubts anyone would delay filling prescriptions for the sake of a bonus. “Most Canadians are smart enough to make rational decisions,” said McEwen, who uses prescription points to fly his children in from Edmonton. “This ban discriminates the elderly and the chronically ill. Why would you let me collect points on gas or banking but not on prescription drugs?” Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods were slated to be in court next week seeking an injunction.

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EvEnTs The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe: The Vagabond Players present a comedy by Pat Cook, directed by Gina Gaudet. Father has been fired, and Christmas promises to be bleak. Uncle Roscoe, who the family hasn’t met, is due to arrive any day for a visit. Add in some gossipy neighbours, a couple of con men, some lively youngsters, a plasticperfect newswoman and hilarious case of mistaken identity, and all the ingredients are in place for a hilarious evening at the theatre. When: Dec. 4-21, Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/ Students $13, Two-forone previews Dec. 4-6. Reservations: 604-5210412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca.

Spoken INK: Burnaby Writers’ Society monthly reading series event features short story writer P.W. Bridgman reading from Standing at an Angle to My Age. When: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Open Mic signup 7:30 p.m. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 1013701 East Hastings St., Burnaby. Info: www. BurnabyWritersNews. blogspot.com or bwscafe@gmail.com.

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Charlies Chocolate Sale: Come and buy a stocking stuffer or some delicious chocolate for Christmas and support the Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital. All proceeds to patient comfort at the hospital. When: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Third floor kiosk in the cafeteria, Burnaby Hospital, 3935 Kincaid, Burnaby. B u r n a by Te a ch e r s Association Essay Contest: The BTA is sponsoring an essay contest for students attending public high schools in Burnaby. This year’s topic is: “What is needed to develop and maintain a vibrant, public education system that benefits both the individual and society?” Two top prizes of $500 will be awarded to winners from grades 11 and 12, and gift certificates will be available for top essays in the junior (grades 8-10) category. Deadline: Feb. 12, 2013. Entry forms and info: www.burnabyteachers. com.

Illuminations at Heritage Christmas: The annual spectacular display of Christmas lights at Burnaby Village Museum is back with new decorations, a new holiday scavenger hunt and even twinkling lights that react to sound in the bandstand. Free gate admission. When: Until Dec. 13, 12 to 4:30 p.m., Dec.

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RenoMe! with FortisBC contest names grand prize winner By Kerry Vital

One Vancouver Island homeowner has a lot to celebrate this holiday season after winning the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest. Melissa Tolsma of Nanaimo won the $10,000 prize for her outdoor space, which she can now put towards the renovation.

“I was leafing through the local paper one day and the ‘RenoMe! with FortisBC’ ad seemed to jump out at me off the page,” Tolsma says. “I couldn’t ignore it. I’m not usually a contest enterer, but I just had this weird feeling ‘you can win this contest’.” Over 7,000 votes were cast, and Tolsma is very excited.

“I’ve never won anything, really, so this kind of win is unbelievable!” she says. “I don’t think it will really sink in until I see my backyard at the end of the reno process.” Currently her backyard is only usable in the summer months, so Tolsma is hoping to be able to use her space year-round after the renovation. She and her daughter enjoy spending time outdoors, so the yard was the first place she thought of when she heard about the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest. “We plan to do lots of outdoor living year-round!” she says. “I’m envisioning plenty of weenie roasts and toe warming on those chilly spring and fall evenings when we

would normally have to retreat indoors.” As part of the contest, Tolsma received a rendering of what her space could look like from Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Gallop included a hot tub heated by natural gas and an outdoor natural gas fire pit in her design, as well as space for entertaining outside. The design also features several levels to define the different spaces in the yard. “The space looked disconnected before,” Gallop says. “This gives (Tolsma) different zones in the yard while still being connected.” Gallop notes that many clients are now asking for natural gas

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appliances in their homes; a trend that she believes will continue. “Natural gas brings warmth,” she says. “It obviously brings physical warmth but also a warm ambiance.” Among the things Tolsma will receive as part of her prize is a gift card from Coast Wholesale Appliances. One person who voted in the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest will win a $500 gift card of their own. A natural gas barbecue is one of the most popular appliances for a backyard. FortisBC notes that a natural gas barbecue can be extremely convenient for homeowners looking for fuel on demand, as you’ll never have to deal with running out of propane or charcoal. It also allows you to cook with different temperatures at the same time and control the heat more easily. Tolsma also plans to install a fire pit powered by natural gas. “I can’t wait to have the fire pit installed,” she says. “I see it as the focal point of the outdoor living space that Sarah Gallop has designed. Our house is under 1,000 square feet, so extending the living space outside is going to be awesome.” “It’s kind of like camping in your own backyard,” says Gallop. “You get the informality of outdoor space with the convenience of natural gas.” And convenient it is. Natural gas is available at the push of a button, so you no longer need to wait for your fireplace or cooktop to heat up or worry about running out of propane for your outdoor barbecue. Tolsma is also planning to purchase a new patio set as well as some new greenery to accent what she already has. The second and third place finalists, Gayle Curtis of Maple Ridge and Wendy Frose of Chilliwack, will each receive $2,000 towards their own renovations, for their kitchen and living area respectively. For more information about natural gas in your home, visit www.fortisbc.com/goodforhomes.

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Shortly after her 95th birthday, joyfully celebrated with family and friends, Isobel contracted pneumonia. She slipped away softy with her son, Peter and daughter-in-law, Kit Grauer by her side. Born in Glencoe Ontario, Isobel completed her Pharmacy Degree from the University of Toronto in 1940, one of only 6 women in a class of 150. She worked at Saint Michael’s Hospital until she moved with her husband, Grant (1916- 1991), to Burnaby. She lived in the same house on Wellingdon until two years ago when she moved closer to her family. Filled with compassion and interest in others, Isobel made friends easily and maintained those friendships. She was an active volunteer with All Saint’s Anglican Church in Burnaby and stayed in contact with church and neighborhood friends. A remarkable woman, admired and loved by all who knew her, she is survived by her son, Peter (Kit), grandsons Taylor and Alexander Scurr, niece Susan Thomas and many friends that have become family. Isobel’s life will be celebrated with a Service at Saint David’s Anglican Church, Tsawwassen, on Monday December 16, at 11:30am. A reception afterward will be held at her home in Boundary Bay. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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