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Five deaths in 11 days String of incidents draws warning from B.C. Coroner
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Santa is all smiles as he waves to the crowds on the soggy sidewalks of Columbia Street during Saturday’s New Westminster Christmas parade. See MORE PHOTOS on A16
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The Braid Street Bailey bridge linking New West and Coquitlam won’t be open until the new year. Pile driving for the second lane of the connection was expected to start about a month ago, but it won’t begin until sometime this week, said City of New Westminster engineering technologist Keith Whiteley. NOW AVAILABLE
Negotiations over the price of the pile driving delayed the project because nearby BC Hydro, Telus and other lines created complications. Those details have now been worked out, but work won’t be completed for several weeks. “Right now our goal is to get the piles in and get the superstructure in, and as soon as that’s done we’ll get the rest into place,” said Whiteley. He updated new New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté and Coquitlam Mayor Richard
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Stewart on the weekend. Currently one lane is open to pedestrians and cyclists but remains closed to vehicles until work on the second structure is completed. It replaced the previous one-lane Bailey bridge that was determined to be structurally unsound to carry heavy vehicles last March. The second bridge came into play because Coquitlam wanted a twolane structure to connect its United Boulevard to Braid. New West argued that adding another lane would add even more traffic to the already heavily
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B.C.’s chief coroner is warning drivers and walkers to take extra care after five elderly pedestrians were killed in intersections over a recent 11-day period. Barb McLintock said two of the deaths happened in Vancouver and there have been one each in New Westminster, Kelowna and Oliver between Nov. 23 and Dec. 3. The fatality in New West occurred Saturday, Nov. 29, when an 84-year-old woman was crossing the intersection at Sixth Street and Fifth Avenue at about noon when she and a younger woman were hit. The elderly woman died later that evening. In four of the five cases, the pedestrians – who ranged in age from 73 to 87 – were struck by vehicles making lefthand turns. In the fifth case, the vehicle was going straight through the intersection. A review by the B.C. Coroners Service of 142 similar fatalities from 2010-2012 showed seniors over age 70 are more than twice as likely as any other age group to die in a pedestrian incident. see DANGEROUS, A3
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HISTORIC CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS AT IRVING HOUSE
CITYPAGE HELP SHAPE YOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT Do you live, work, play or go to school in New Westminster? Do you have opinions about crime, policing & public safety? The New Westminster Police need to hear from you! From December 1st to January 15th 2015, please visit www.nwpolice.org to fill out a brief anonymous survey. Survey results will help guide our police services for the next several years. We need your voice to do our job!
OPERATION RED NOSE Named in honour of Rudolph, the most famous reindeer of all, Operation Red Nose provides free rides to drivers and their passengers who are impaired or too tired to drive home during the holiday season. How it works: From November 28 to December 31 (Fridays, Saturdays and New Year’s Eve), if you’ve been drinking or are too tired to drive home, call 1-877-604-NOSE and a team of three Operation Red Nose volunteers will help you get home safely. One volunteer will drive your vehicle, a second volunteer will navigate, and a third volunteer will follow in an escort vehicle to pick up the two volunteers once they drop you off. Donations to Operation Red Nose are gratefully accepted and help fund local youth sports and other not-for-profit organizations.
TRADITIONAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT IRVING HOUSE Visit Irving House this holiday season and experience a traditional Victorian Christmas. Register for children’s heritage holiday craft programs, enjoy live music and caroling at the Christmas Cheer At Irving House musical series or bring some friends for a magnificent Victorian tea in period setting. Please call to register, 604.527.4640.
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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, December 15, 2014 No Council Meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.
CHRISTMAS CHEER AT IRVING HOUSE (family) Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00 - 4:00 pm December 13, 14, 20 & 21 Irving House Drop-in Fee: By Donation VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA (family) Saturdays & Sundays, teas at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm December 13, 14, 20 & 21 Group registration: $102.10 for six people Individual registration: $17.00 / person on Saturday, December 13 & 20 at 3:00 pm. KRINGLE, CARDS AND CRACKERS (8 - 10 years) Saturday, December 20 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Irving House Registration Fee: $12.70
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, December 13 9:30 - 11:00 am Centennial Community Centre This annual Centennial family favourite includes pancakes, refreshments and FUN for the whole family! Santa will pay a visit for photos, followed by entertainment and activities. Get your tickets early as this holiday tradition sells out quickly! Tickets: $6.00 #138889 For more information call 604-777-5100
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Presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. the session will include the benefits of volunteering and how to find networking and volunteer opportunities. The workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, English, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili.
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Job Description: The volunteer will provide support for the instructor and participants in the Tiny Tot program. To help with crafts, story time, playing outside etc. Job Requirements: Currently enrolled in the ECE program, or Special Needs Program. Enjoy working with preschool children, age 3 – 5 years old. Commitment: Be willing to commit to the full length of the program. Contact Supervisor: Please contact: Nikki Lajeunesse / Recreation Programmer Queensborough Community Centre P 604-525-7093 E nlajeunesse@newwestcity.ca 920 Ewen Ave, New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5C8 Or contact the Volunteer Coordinator at ltwaites@newwestcity.ca
To register: phone the Library at 604-527-4667 or call S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.
FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS New immigrants can learn more about banking and saving at a free Financial Literacy series at the New Westminster Public Library. General Banking will be held on Thursday, December 11 and Saving for Education on Tuesday, December 16. Both sessions are from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The workshops are presented by MOSAIC and co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library. They will be delivered in English, with translation available in Korean and Mandarin. Participants are asked to bring their Permanent Resident card to the workshops. Pre-register at the Library or with MOSAIC: Jackie Hong, 778-558-9011, jhong@mosaicbc.com, or Jieni He, 778-386-8311, jhe@mosaicbc.com.
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Mom ticked off at clinic’s stroller ban Forced to abandon expensive contraption outside to get her infant twins treated Grant Granger
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A New Westminster medical office’s stroller ban has upset many moms in the city. Jessica Warren noticed last Thursday her 11-week old twins might have thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth. So she carefully packed Acacia and Jason into their brand-new $1,000 double-decker stroller, loaded it up with all the accoutrements necessary for taking babies out and about, and headed to the Columbia Square Medical Centre just a block away. But when she got there she was shocked to find out she’d have to leave the stroller outside. It was a safety issue, she was told. To get service she was forced to gather up the babies and all of her bags, and leave the expensive
stroller outside in the rain. And while she went through the elaborate process a couple of other patients got in line ahead of her. The ironic thing, she says, was with all of them and their belongings strewn across the waiting room Warren believes she took up more room than if she’d brought the stroller in. “Needless to say I was some pissed off,” said Warren, who was grateful for a young woman who volunteered to watch her stroller. “[That is] hugely bad business. It’s a real pain in the bum to me because it was so close and I was hoping to keep this office as my walk-in, but now I cannot go there out of principle.” Some other mothers on the New West Moms Facebook page shared her sentiment. One mom told a story of taking her two feverish boys, aged 18 and six months, to the clinic in a stroller and was told to leave it outside.
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Jessica Warren is upset the Columbia Square Medical Center made her leave her brand new $1,000 stroller for her 11-week-old twins Acacia (top) and Jason outside while she waited to see a doctor.
“I explained that I couldn’t possibly hold two sick babies and all my stuff from the stroller so it doesn’t get stolen outside,” wrote Teddy Parvanova. “The receptionist shrugged and told me to leave. I was furious. Plus I myself had
fever and walked all the way there despite being dizzy and super sick. They turned me away. It’s ridiculous.” One mother complained when she refused to leave her stroller outside in the rain because it could get
stolen she was told “that’s not our problem.” Another said she was recovering from a cesarean section so it was easier to push a stroller than carry a car seat, but the clinic made her put the stroller back in her vehicle and carry
the car seat. “Ouch did that hurt!” wrote Candice Halliday. “I was surprised by the signs regarding strollers and thought it was strange that their website advertises a pediatrician and a family medicine doctor, yet the waiting room didn’t have one kid-friendly thing in it,” wrote Jamie Beaumar. Clinic owner Dr. Irina Payne did not return the NewsLeader’s request for an interview. The woman who answered the phone at the clinic, who identified herself only as Karen, said the centre is a rapid-access clinic and strollers in the small waiting room would hinder access for emergency personnel with stretchers. In addition, strollers are a tripping hazard for elderly and injured patients, she said, and can bring in water and mud creating slipping hazards. Patient walkers and wheelchairs are not banned from the clinic, she added. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw
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It also showed that in cases where pedestrians were crossing at an intersection on a green light, more than two-thirds of the drivers who struck them were making a left-hand turn. “The need for extra care increases in the winter months when longer hours of darkness and frequent poor road and weather conditions lead to an increased number of pedestrian incidents,” McLintock said. She noted the review showed more than a quarter of all the deaths happened in January and February.
Safety tips for • Especially if you pedestrians: know you may be slower • Enhance your in crossing a road, give visibility, especially after yourself the most time dark. Wear light-coloured to cross by waiting for or fluorescent clothing, a newly turned green or or attach a light or a walk signal. reflective strip to your • Look left, right and clothing. left again before crossing • Stay alert. Watch the street, and be on the out for drivers turning lookout for turning or into an intersection from backing vehicles. left and right. Try to • Keep scanning for An 84-year-old woman was hit in broad daylight at Sixth make eye contact with vehicles as you cross. Street and Fifth Avenue, and died shortly thereafter. all nearby drivers before • Hold your hand up stepping out onto the street. makes you safe. Ensure drivers or do whatever it takes to make • Don’t assume a crosswalk or see you before you step out from yourself more visible to drivers. a green light at an intersection the curb. And for motorists:
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Architectural drawing for a proposed 38-unit rental building on Ash Street at Fourth Avenue. It would replace an M apartment block destroyed by fire Jan. 31.
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22 one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom with 29 parking spaces. A report to council said the proposal is consistent with the property’s current zoning. It noted the developer has committed to including programmable thermostats, energy efficient lighting, drought tolerant plantings and plug-ins for electric vehicles. The plan still has to be reviewed by city staff and the design panel before council votes on the development permit. The fire started about 1:30 a.m. It took firefighters several hours to put the fiery blaze out as local television news breakfast shows broadcast live updates from the site. No one was injured. The community responded with more than enough donations of clothes, furniture and appliances organizers to replace those lost by the building’s residents in the blaze. CY
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A new four-storey rental apartment block is expected to rise from the ashes of the one on Ash Street destroyed by fire early this year. Owner Darshan Garcha has applied for a development permit to build a 38-unit rental building at the northwest corner of Ash Street and Fourth Avenue. It would replace the 29-unit Kenbar Apartments which went up in a blaze in the early morning hours of Jan. 31 leaving 36 residents homeless. It was built in 1969. The proposal is for 33 one-bedroom units and five two bedrooms ranging from 646 to 1,019 square feet with 48 underground parking spaces. The previous building had six bachelor units,
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Everyone is gearing up for the Christmas season, that wonderful time of year focused on giving. There are food drives collecting for the food bank, and campaigns of all kinds to help those in need, including toy drives trying to ensure all children have something waiting for them under the Christmas tree. This is a great thing, and it is good-hearted people that both organize and contribute to them. But the best they can hope for is to alleviate some of the need. The sad fact is, the issue of child poverty is not going to be solved by a once-a-year campaign. According to the annual report released by First Call, a coalition of advocacy groups, child poverty is on the rise in B.C. rather than declining. The B.C. Child Poverty Report Card says 153,000 children were living below the poverty line in this province in 2012. Last year, the report said 169,240 children. First Call set out 19 recommendations in its report with a goal of reducing the provincial child poverty rate to seven per cent by 2020. The recommendations cover a range, from raising the minimum wage to increased child tax benefits and rescinding cuts to Employment Insurance. But what they all have in common is the need for provincial and federal governments to address the problem. Back in 1989 – yes, 25 years ago – all political parties in the House of Commons collectively vowed to end child poverty in a decade. We’re still waiting. And, obviously, it’s not an easy solution to come by, but when we see the enormity of the problem of child poverty, it is clear it is time for upper levels of government to join in the fight to make some longterm change. We can’t wait another 25 years. —Black Press
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Clark on climate, clawbacks, etc. A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark. For an extended version see the opinion section at www. burnabynewsleader.com. TF: Are you still confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project approved by the end of 2014? PCC: We’re still in negotiations with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months. [Days after this interview, Petronas announced a delay in their investment decision until 2015.] TF: I talked to a couple of SFU climate mitigation specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikely to the point of impossible to have a major LNG industry and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas target of a 33 per cent reduction by 2020. What do you think? PCC: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of
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these facilities, not all of them, will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a real incentive to invest in new technology to minimize that as well. I think the bigger picture is what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change. TF: Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book. They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East, which involves conversion of gas pipelines and taking Alberta oil to the East Coast. What do you
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Any way you look at it, coal doesn’t make sense Re: Clean coal is an oxymoron (Guest Column on the Fraser Surrey Docks proposal) Good article: pertinent points. In addition, Mr. Allen, I suggest the most promising strategy to resist this development is the evidence that with sudden shifts in the market resulting in much lower than anticipated value for coal, the economic decision becomes shaky and the whole proposition too risky. Recent changes in anticipated Chinese consumption along with China’s imposing a tariff on imported coal, India’s recent plan to shift energy source in several states, and an oversupply world wide means that investors will have a hard time arranging financing and our efforts to illuminate the bankers may provide the most effect at blocking this plan. The World Bank announced some months ago that they would not fund further coal-for-electricity projects. Richard Fahlman •••••
Investing in infrastructure to ship coal when the bottom is dropping out of the coal market is ridiculous. Promising jobs that will not materialize in order to take a final shot at unloading a product known now by everyone to be toxic—that shows a total callous disregard for the health of all of us in its path. It’s time to tell the super rich we won’t sacrifice our health for their profits. Lyla Smith •••••
Washington and Oregon rejected their coal dust and B.C. should do the same. Keep British Columbia beautiful. Earl Richards •••••
Yeah, and then there’s climate and ocean acidification. End of story. Paul Magnus •••••
Those of us in Powell River, Texada, Lund, etc, do not want this coal mess in our neighbourhood. So why is this U.S. coal proposed to be shipped up our
way instead of leaving for China from Washington ports? And these hundreds of coal shipments are to be added to the proposed hundreds more oil tankers? No thank you. America... huh, keep that coal and those jobs to yourself. We want to keep our coast clean. Mary E Tilberg —online comments newwestnewsleader.com
WHEN’S THE LIGHT GOING UP? Re: East Eighth intersections to get changes When are the stop lights going up at Richmond Street? The work has started at Sherbrooke and it is making it more dangerous for me to pull out of my driveway onto East 8th Avenue. I believe once the traffic lights get installed it will give a break in the traffic heading up the hill and make it easier and less dangerous for me to pull out. Lorna Cloutier —online comment newwestnewsleader.com • Editor’s Note: We contacted city engineering director Jim Lowrie, and this is what he said: “The new pedestrian activated traffic signal at the 8th Ave./ Richmond St. intersection should be operational on or before December 19, 2014. The contractor has experienced a short delay due to the recent cold weather.”
THINKING INDEPENDENTLY Re: Our recent election I’m not grumpy about (m)any of the results. I was offended when it was suggested (rather strongly) that I might vote the same way a number of certain people (for whom I might vote myself) recommended. That would have taken all the fun out of my hard work in deciding. I don’t attend meetings (or watch them online) in order to heckle, but to think independently. Heck, I don’t even expect politicians to “toe the party line.” I’ve tried to be a free thinker for decades. (Oops, have I just lost possible endorsements?). Franci Louann New Westminster
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The Show and Shine is a day I spend money along Columbia Street. I have been sick from a food truck and cannot trust another! What the !!!!!!!!!!! are you people thinking with? Mark Faustman —online comment newwestnewsleaader.com
THANKS, WAYNE, FOR EVERYTHING Re: New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright rides off into the sunset Mayor Wright gave us a fresh outlook and vision for the city of New West when we needed it the most. We do not all have to agree on what was achieved or not achieved but Mayor Wright always had the best interests of the city at the forefront. Jonathan Coté is fully aware of the future steps that need to be undertaken, having been with Wright for several years. I personally would have desired to have Mayor Wright as a councillor for four years with special assignments to benefit the city. Thank you Mayor Wright for taking the city into the future with very different ideas. Frank Benoit —online comment newwestnewsleader.com
IT’S A SPACE ISSUE Re: Neighbours voice concerns about Urban Academy’s plans Public parks are not private school playgrounds. Let the school provide its own playspace. If there is not enough room to provide that, there is not enough room for the school. Lewis Cottell —online comment newwestnewsleader.com
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Stollen a holiday favourite INGREDIENTS BATCH 1 • 300 gr sultana raisins • 25 gr pineapple (diced) • 25 gr citronnade (diced lemon) • 25 gr orange (diced) • 50 gr sliced almonds • 1 cup of hot water • 1 cup of old navy rum ■ Prepare 24 hours earlier. ■ Soak together 1 cup of hot water and 1 cup of old navy rum. ■ Cover with Saran Wrap and place in fridge for 24 hours. BATCH 2 • 75 gr milk • 50 gr eggs • 20 gr yeast • 13 gr glucose • 13 gr sugar • 125 gr bread flour ■ With a bowl and bain marie, heat water to 40° C (120° F). ■ Mix in milk, eggs, yeast, glucose, sugar. ■ Add ¾ of the bread flour. Mix to pasty texture. Sprinkle the rest of the flour on top. ■ Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
BATCH 3 • 125 gr flour • 88 gr butter (chilled; cut into cubes) • 1 ½ gr clove powder • 1 ½ gr cinnamon • 4 gr salt • 4 gr lemon rind ■ Mix the chilled butter cubes, flour, butter, clove powder, cinnamon, salt, lemon rind until it’s a sandy texture. ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS • 150 gr marzipan • melted butter • icing sugar METHOD ■ Mix batch 1, 2, 3 for 5 minutes. Let it sit for 1 hour. Cover with saran wrap. ■ Cut up the dough and scale each at 450g. The dough should make about 2-3 pieces. ■ Roll each dough flat. Place 50 gr marzipan in the middle and fold, flattening it. ■ Put in tray and let it sit and rise for 1 hour to 1 ½ hour, depending on room temperature. ■ Bake at 375° F until golden brown. ■ Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. ■ Sprinkle icing sugar. Don’t be shy about the icing sugar. ■ Saran Wrap the breads and store it in the fridge. ■ The stollen will be ready the next day! Stollen can be frozen for 3-4 months.
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HolidayLOVE Holiday films to lift your spirits A popular traditions during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, following are some of the most beloved holiday movies to make it onto the big screen. ‘It’s a Wonderful lIfe’
Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps him realize all the good fortune in his life by showing him what life might have been like if he had never existed.
‘WhIte ChrIstmas’ This 1954 songand-dance film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex-military men who fall in love with a sister act team that includes famous singer (and aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former commander.
black comedy stars Billy Bob Thornton as miserable, alcoholic con man “Willie,” who poses as a mall Santa Claus so he can rob a department store safe on Christmas Eve. But in spite of its rather raunchy take
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Natalie Wood stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being institutionalized. Nominated for Best Picture at the 1948 Academy Awards,
on the holiday season, the film is ultimately a story of redemption as Willie befriends a bullied youngster and begins to turn his life around.
James Stewart and Donna Reed star in the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. The movie received a mixed reception back when it was released just after WWII, but has gone on to be a celebrated classic.
Miracle on 34th Street won three of the prestigious statuettes, including a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Edmund Gwenn, who played
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Christmas Open House: Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian invites the community to his annual Christmas open house. Enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and children’s activities. A donation of nonperishable food for the food bank would be appreciated. When: Friday, Dec. 12, 4-7 p.m. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby (near Kingsway and Sperling). Info: 604-775-5707. Volunteering and Networking for New Immigrants: New immigrants are invited to learn more about volunteering and networking. Presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. the session will include the benefits of volunteering and how to find
Befana’s Star: A Traditional I t a l i a n C h r i s t m a s S t o ry : BellaLuna Productions presents a colorful retelling of this traditional Italian story comes alive with music, puppets and panettone. Legend has it that on January 6, also known as ‘the Epiphany’, a bright star appears in the eastern skies leading The Three Magi to Bethlehem to meet the Child King. Inspired by their quest, an eccentric old Italian woman decides to follow this star herself and bring some of her cakes and cookies as gifts to the child. In the Italian tradition, the old Befana still flies through the skies on the eve of the Epiphany delivering gifts to all the children around the world. When: Dec. 13-14, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Tickets: $10 at 604-205-3000, or shadboltcentre.com. Hearth & Fire: Over 70 singers from The British Columbia Girls Choir and 45 musicians from The Band of the 15th Field Regiment bring you a collection of joyful seasonal music for the whole family. When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: Adults $23, Seniors/Students $18, Children, at 604-542-1698 or manager@ bcgirlschoir.org.
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Musica Intima: Vancouver vocal ensemble performs A Christmas Story, which couples traditional holiday favourites with contemporary marvels, including works by Richard Rodney Bennett, Craig Galbraith and James MacMillan. This year’s concert format presents Yuletide stories and texts sourced from our audience in a Vinyl Café-inspired narrative. When: Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $10 students at www.musicaintima.org or 604-731-6618.
New Westminster Historical Society: World War I began in 1914, one hundred years ago. World War II began in 1939, 75 years ago. This newly researched presentation will look at the local Christmases of 1914 and 1939 to see how they were celebrated as reported in the local press, a look as life went on in the face of great personal stress. Free and everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716 – 6th Ave.
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Santa had a big greeting for community volunteers and seniors attending Wednesday’s annual Gadabouts Christmas luncheon at the Riverway Clubhouse. Thanks was given to the amazing sponsors - Chevron Canada Ltd, City Of Burnaby, Keith and Betty Beedie Foundation, Mulberry Parc and Cupe local 23 who supplied Christmas gift baskets for all those attending.
• Suduko • Happy holiday for all seniors
This is a Christmas tradition and a chance to thank everyone who makes the Gadabout service possible. The Gadabout’s trips help isolated seniors to get out and about, meet new friends and socialize.
• Visiting paren ts at Christmas
The Christmas party was a big success and thanks to everyone who donated gifts to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau!
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I’ve been at Shannon Oaks for 2 years, and I would recommend it to anyone.
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I am the oldest out of 10 siblings; I stayed home to help my mother. I love caring for others. I was a volunteer at different hospitals for many years. What keeps me so youthful is a positive attitude and caring for others.
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Should a visit to Mum come first this Christmas? Dear Eve, Holiday time is just around the corner and I am feeling the stress. I have always gone to visit my mom back east so she won’t be alone during Christmas. She still lives on her own and manages pretty well for a woman of 84, but she won’t fly anymore so there is no chance of her coming here. Recently I met a woman and she is expecting me to be her escort at her family’s celebrations. This would be my first time meeting them. I feel torn deciding what to do. I would rather be with my girlfriend, but feel very guilty not seeing mom. Norman Dear Norman Hard to be in two places at once. I say keep the status quo this year on visiting your mom. If your relationship with this
Eve Silverman woman gets more serious, then next year, maybe take her along on the trip. Or at least you will be able to give mom the heads up well in advance that you won’t be visiting next year on the holidays. If you can arrange it, return from your trip to spend New Year’s with your new gal and meet her family on New Year’s Day. LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
A tour bus driver was driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he was tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady. She offered him a handful
of peanuts, which he gratefully munched up. After about 15 minutes, she tapped him on his shoulder again and she handed him another handful of peanuts. She repeated this gesture about five more times. When she was about to hand him another batch again he asked the little old lady, ‘Why don’t you eat the peanuts yourself ?’ ‘We can’t chew them because we’ve no teeth,’ she replied. The puzzled driver asked, ‘Why do you buy them then?’ The old lady replied, ‘We just love the chocolate around them.’ Eve Silverman is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, helping individuals though the difficulties of losing one’s independence. Find her at www.age-rite.com or call 604-377-0710.
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Great Gifts for Christmas
Gift ideas for the special seniors in your life With lifetimes of experiences and seemingly everything they could ever want or need in life already at their disposal, seniors can be difficult to shop for come the holiday season. Many even insist that their family members save their money and not buy them anything for the holidays. But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not having something to open come the holidays is simply unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas.
enjoyed at a recipient’s leisure. Perhaps there is something the senior in your life used to enjoy as a child but now finds hard to come by. A search of the Internet may uncover that special treat. You may be able to ship a specialty soft drink or favourite cookie that is not available in a nearby store. Otherwise, ask a store manager if a particular item that’s not in stock in the store can be a special order. Photos
Activity AssistAnce devices
The realities of getting older often mean the body slows down and activities may not be as easy as they used to be. Many active seniors are not ready to live sedentary lives, nor should they be forced to do so. Plenty of products exist that can make life easier and more comfortable for older adults. Television amplifying headphones are one product that can be a great fit for seniors, particularly those having difficulty hearing their televisions. The headphones amplify the sound of the programming without disturbing others in the room, and many such headphones even allow users to mute their televisions. This feature is perfect for someone who likes to watch TV while a spouse is sleeping or reading in the same room. Other devices that can make life easier for seniors include magnifying products or bookholders. In addition, gel seat cushions can take pressure off of the spine in the car or at home. GreAt Food
Food is always a handy gift because it doesn’t take up much room and can be
What grandparent does not enjoy looking at his or her family members? Computer-savvy men and women can use photo software to design personalized photo books, calendars, mugs, and other photo-related gifts.
Just about anything can be emblazoned with a photo, including tote bags and pillows. Another idea is to collect old photos and compile a memory book. Scan the images so they are preserved digitally and then print out the images in a book that includes the family history. time
Seniors who truly do not want or need anything probably will likely jump at the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. Treat a friend or family member to a meal out or simply spend a few hours chatting at his or her home. Sometimes the company of a new face and good conversation is the ideal gift.
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I enjoy the holiday season with all its twinkling lights, music, roaring fires, and especially getting together with friends. The food is abundant! Charities are collecting a variety of items for folks less fortunate. As I was speaking with my mother who is 87 years old she reminded me that the holiday season can also be a time of great stress and sadness for some. I thought about this for a moment and then started searching for articles that may put the season into perspective for those who have seniors in their lives and also for seniors who have friends that may need a little more understanding during this time of the year. 10 Tips To Help seniors enjoy THe Holidays
As I was reading, I came across an article with 10 tips to help seniors enjoy the holiday season. Here they are: stroll down memory lane Holidays provoke memories, which can be especially powerful in the later years of life. Older people may have difficulty remembering but are often able to share stories and observations from the past. Use picture albums, family videos and music, even theme
Wendy scott songs from old radio or TV programs, to help stimulate memories and encourage seniors to share their stories and experiences. plan ahead The noise and confusion of a large family gathering can lead to irritability or exhaustion for older adults. Schedule time for a nap, and consider designating a “quiet room” where an older person can take a break. Assign someone to be the day’s companion to the older person, to make sure the individual is comfortable. eliminate obstacles If a gathering is in a place unfamiliar to an older person, remove slippery throw rugs and other items that could present barriers to someone with balance problems or who has difficulty walking. Clear the way for walkers or wheelchairs. avoid embarrassing moments Try to avoid making comments that could inadvertently embarrass
an older friend or family member who may be experiencing short-term memory problems. If an older person forgets a recent conversation, for example, don’t make it worse by saying, “Don’t you remember?” Create new memories In addition to memories, seniors need new things to anticipate. Add something new to the holiday celebration. Enjoy activities that are free, such as taking a drive to look at holiday decorations, or windowshopping at the mall or along a festive downtown street. Be inclusive Involve everyone in holiday meal preparation, breaking down tasks to include the youngest and oldest family members. Older adults with physical limitations can still be included in kitchen activities by asking them to do a simple, helpful task, like greasing cooking pans, peeling vegetables, folding napkins or arranging flowers.
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Keep on the sunny side Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or winter depression is an illness that can be provoked by reductions in sunlight during the short days of winter. It is important for people confined indoors, especially those at risk for winter depression, to make time for activities that will increase exposure to daylight. Monitor medications and alcohol If you have senior family members, be sure to help them adhere to their regular schedule of medications during the frenzy of the holidays. Also, pay attention to their alcohol consumption during holiday parties and family gatherings. Alcohol can affect behavior or interfere with medications. I hope these simple tips help keep the holiday season light and bright for all. Take time to enjoy the little things.
reach out Social connectedness is especially important at holiday times. Reaching out to older relatives and friends who are alone is something all of us should do.
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Hyack junior girls second at Abbotsford tourney The Okanagan Mission Huskies downed the New Westminster Hyacks 43-29 in the final of the Power 12 Junior Girls Roundball Classic at Rick Hansen secondary in Abbotsford on Saturday. Sarah Forgie had 11 points and Aly Fieber 10 in the final. New West started the tournament by downing the host Hansen Hurricanes 52-15 with Devin Strome netting 16 points. Forgie, who was named a first-team tournament all-star, then had 17 as the Hyacks beat the G.W. Graham Grizzlies
from Chilliwack 46-29. The Hyacks, 8-1 on the season, will play a tournament in Maple Ridge this weekend.
Seymour named football team MVP Receiver Matt Seymour claimed the team’s most valuable player award at the Hyack football squad’s windup banquet Sunday. Harper Sherman received the Kevin Chin most outstanding lineman award while linebacker/ running back Jeff Lugtu was named the most outstanding
back. The scholar athlete award went to quarterback/ DB Mackenzie Ratcliffe, the Sidoo Family scholarship to lineman Jonathan Tomalty and the Coaches Award to tight end Dylan Musgrove. Running back Sammy Sidhu was named the junior varsity team’s MVP and its scholar athlete. The most outstanding back was Trew Dancey and the most outstanding lineman went to lineman Isaiah James while lineman Josh Olango received the coaches award.
New West kids help Selects snag silvers Two Burnaby Mountain Selects teams with three New Westminster kids on each finished second at a field lacrosse tournament in Las Vegas on the weekend. The under-13 Selects were defeated 9-6 by RC Carolina from San Diego in a U13 final. BMS downed the Vegas Starz 5-2 in the semifinals and another San Diego team, Alpha Elite 8-2 in the quarter-finals. The Selects squad included
goalkeeper Kirk Bothwell, attack Marcus Cyrenne and midfielder Owen Stark. The Santa Monica Dragons downed Burnaby Mountain 9-7 in the U11 final. In the semifinals, the Selects defeated the Vegas Starz 15-3 and Force LC of Scottsdale, Ariz., 18-3 in the quarterfinals. The New West contingent on the team was made up of midfielder Markus Johansen, attack Halen Rasmussen and defender Aidan Wildeman.
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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
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Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.
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LINDEN GLEN APTS
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DƵƐƚ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ tŽƌŬĞƌ >ĞǀĞů // ĂŶĚ Ă ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ŽĨ 'ƌĂĚĞ ϭϮ͘ ^ƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐůĞĂƌĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƌŝŵŝŶĂů ZĞĐŽƌĚƐ ŚĞĐŬ ŝƐ ŵĂŶĚĂƚŽƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ ďĞ ďŽŶĚĂďůĞ͘ DƵƐƚ ĚŝƐƉůĂLJ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ĞƚŚŝĐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌŝǀĞ ĨŽƌ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ǁŽƌŬ͘ WŚLJƐŝĐĂůůLJ ĐĂƉĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂŵŝŶĂ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƐŚŝŌƐ͘ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ĂƩĞŶĚŝŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůLJ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚůLJ͘ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ŽƌĂů ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŐůŝƐŚ ůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͘
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $579K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565
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dŚĞ ĐůĞĂŶĞƌ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ŚĞĂǀLJ ĚƵƚLJ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ŽĸĐĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ Ă ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƌŽƵƟŶĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŝŶǀŽůǀŝŶŐ ĐƵƐƚŽĚŝĂů ĐĂƌĞ͕ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ͕ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ŇŽŽƌ ĐĂƌĞ͘
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
BUILDING SERVICE WORKER I
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RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly Renovated Restaurant on a .47 Acre Lot 2nd Floor residential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: Land, Building, Equipment, Business. 306-929-4999.
Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
MOVING & STORAGE
dŚĞ ĐůĞĂŶĞƌ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ůŝŐŚƚ ĚƵƚLJ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ŽĸĐĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ ĐĐŝŽŶĂ ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƌŽƵƟŶĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŝŶǀŽůǀŝŶŐ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐƵƐƚŽĚŝĂů ĐĂƌĞ͘ DƵƐƚ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ tŽƌŬĞƌ >ĞǀĞů / ĂŶĚ Ă ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ŽĨ 'ƌĂĚĞ ϭϮ͘ ^ƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐůĞĂƌĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƌŝŵŝŶĂů ZĞĐŽƌĚƐ ŚĞĐŬ ŝƐ ŵĂŶĚĂƚŽƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ ďĞ ďŽŶĚĂďůĞ͘ DƵƐƚ ĚŝƐƉůĂLJ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ĞƚŚŝĐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌŝǀĞ ĨŽƌ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ǁŽƌŬ͘ WŚLJƐŝĐĂůůLJ ĐĂƉĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂŵŝŶĂ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƐŚŝŌƐ͘ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ĂƩĞŶĚŝŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůLJ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚůLJ͘ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ŽƌĂů ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŐůŝƐŚ ůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͘
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Come join the team!!
MISC. FOR SALE
The Scrapper
MIRACLE MOVING 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
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REAL ESTATE
289 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES REFINISH KITCHEN cabinets and wood work in one day! We refinish right in your home dustless and odorless. Call us today for a free demo and estimate on your woodwork. 604-800-2671
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
RESIDENT FARM SUPERVISOR available spring-fall. Start-ups. Diversification. Succession. Sales, purchasing and shop experience. Ranch. Nursery. Vegetable. Greenhouse builder. Fair Spanish. Bob Crocker 604-842-2378.
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PETS
2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800. 604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519. BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On February 13, 2013, at 7108 Collier Street, Burnaby, B.C., and at the New Westminster Police Department located at 555 Columbia Street, New Westminster B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the New Westminster Police Service seized, at the time and location indicated, the subject property, described as: $9,870.83 CAD and $198 USD, on or about 13:00 Hours, and six swords/large knives, one crossbow, and one paintball gun (assault rifle replica), all on or about 11:15 Hours (Collier Street); and a gold necklace on or about 20:52 hours (Columbia Street). The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of
the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2429, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 15, 2014, at the 7500 block of Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 1995 Nissan Altima, BCLP: AA094V, VIN: 1N4BU31D2SC123810, on or about 17:53 Hours, $388.96 CAD, on or about 17:35 Hours, and a Blackberry clone cell phone, on or about 17:20 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2452, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will
be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
A28 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 10, 2014