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Crews working on the Highway 1 expansion spent Wednesday containing a spill on Burnaby’s Brunette River, after a piece of heavy equipment fell in the water and was leaking diesel.

While no one at the site wished to be interviewed on the record, the NOW learned the equipment was a manlift that needed maintenance. While it was being towed out of the area along the Central Valley Greenway, which runs parallel to the river, it fell in the water because of the soft embankment.

Hazmat crews and people from Kiewit-Flatiron were onsite, and the area was cordoned off to the public. There were also booms set up on the water to contain the diesel.

Kiewet-Flatiron is the contractor for the Highway 1/Port Mann expansion project.

Spokesperson Greg Johnson said the piece of equipment was being used by one of KiewetFlatiron’s contractors working on the Highway 1 bridge over the Brunette River. According to Johnson, there were no injuries, and the company’s contractor responded immediately by laying out booms around the machine and further down river.

The equipment was eventually pulled from the river, and Johnson told the NOW the fuel cap Spill Page 5

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They do it for the children.

Every year, Burnaby’s eight Scotiabank branches help collect hundreds of toys for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, through the Angel Project. Their efforts help ensure fewer local children go without gifts during the holidays.

“It’s to ensure the magic of Christmas is created and experienced by everyone in the community,” said central branch manager Cheryl Westgard. “We do it for the children.”

And they’ve been doing it for more than a decade. Roughly 13 years ago, Scotiabank started helping the Christmas Bureau, which makes sure

children from low-income families have toys on Dec. 25 and seniors are provided with hampers of gifts and food.

Scotiabank’s contribution started with the employees, who decided to donate to the bureau instead of exchanging gifts with each other.

Then they got involved with the Angel Project, one of many ways to give to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, which is facilitated by Burnaby Community Services. The non-profit organization supplies people with “angel” cards, which are often displayed in the workplace or a public area. Each card has a name and age of a typical (but not actual) child who would be registered with the bureau. People can choose a card and buy a toy for that child, and the

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The Christmas Bureau asks that people spend at least $25 on the toy, which should be unwrapped.

At Scotiabank, the cards are usually hung on the wall or a Christmas tree at each of the eight Burnaby branches.

The Angel Project is also a way to inspire generosity with the bank’s clients, as customers can choose a card and donate a toy.

“They like it,” Westgard said. “We certainly bring it to their attention, and some clients are asking for it because we do it every year.”

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Sharing: (At right) Jamie Phillips talks with Maureen Chute, a grief counsellor with the Burnaby Hospice Society. Phillips lost her mother around this time of year in 2011. The holidays can be especially hard for people who are grieving lost loved ones, which is why the society is hosting a special memorial event on Nov. 28.

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There’s a critical moment in our development as children, when we realize we have one life and that life is finite.

For Burnaby’s Jamie Phillips, that moment came when she was about six years old, when Phillips first heard about death from a friend.

She queried her mother, who confirmed it was true, but the realization that her mom would one day die was simply unbearable for the little girl.

“I cried for days,” she says. “I was so afraid. I thought I wouldn’t survive her death.”

For the rest of her life, Phillips braced for the inevitable. She felt like the fabled Dutch boy who saved his country by blocking a leaking dike with his finger, and that feeling never left her.

But on Dec. 11, 2011, the dike burst.

Phillips’ elderly mother, who was like a best friend to her daughter, passed away at 83, after years of living with Parkinson’s disease. The loss hit Phillips hard.

“It was absolutely devastating,” she said.

“She was always part of my life. You could tell her everything.”

Phillips, now 64, compared the overwhelming grief to an out-of-body experience.

She was exhausted and constantly crying, deeply depressed and on the verge of collapse.

“I almost felt like I wouldn’t be able to contain the grief,” she says. “I was lost and so unbelievably lonely without my mom, like an orphan.”

By chance, Phillips met someone from the Burnaby Hospice Society, who told her about the organization’s free grief counselling.

Phillips signed up for one-on-one counselling and eventually joined a support group.

“That was like a lifeline for me,” Phillips

says. “This place saved my life. I was lost.”

While every person is different, feelings of shock, disorientation and abandonment are not uncommon, explains Maureen Chute, a grief counsellor with the Burnaby Hospice Society. But the key factor, she adds, is closeness of the relationship with the deceased.

“We grieve for that person very much in the way we loved that person or were attached to that person,” she says.

Whether it’s a lost partner, parent or child, the holidays can be an acute reminder of a painful absence. That’s why the Burnaby Hospice Society is encouraging people to reach out if they need help during the holidays.

In addition to the ongoing counselling, the society is hosting a public memorial service and fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ocean View Funeral Home, at 4000 Imperial St. in Burnaby. The 2013 Hospice Page 20

TOP TIPS FOR SURVIVING THE HECTIC HOLIDAYS Here’s a short guide to help you to get through the festive crush.

1. Slow down if you need to.

2. Spend time around friends and family who are comfortable with the emotions you may be going through.

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4. Try writing a gratitude journal, recording all the things you are grateful for.

5. Spend time outdoors or with nature, for exercise or quiet contemplation.

6. Try attending a public memorial service. The society

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9. Plan ahead, keep the celebrations simple.

10. Accept and express your emotions. It’s OK to feel what you feel.

11. Honour lost loved ones.

Think about how they would like to be remembered and what they stood for and believed in.

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MP considers B.C. leader’s post

Another Burnaby MP is considering a run at the provincial NDP leadership position.

Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart told the NOW he’s exploring his options, now that MLA John Horgan and MP Nathan Cullen have dropped out of the race.

“Where I am now is I’m still exploring,” Stewart said. “I would say I’m

moving into what would be Phase 2, which would be really starting to put together a small team to look at the possibilities of this moving forward.”

Stewart said he’s already received $30,000 in pledges from people encouraging him to run, and he hasn’t even asked for money.

“So people weren’t just giving me advice, they were putting their money

where their mouth is,” he said.

Stewart said he will make a decision before the holidays, and he needs to consider the expenses, his family, his colleagues and constituents.

Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian has also toyed with the idea of running for leader of the B.C. NDP. – Jennifer Moreau

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was still on and the fuel gauge was showing a full tank.

“There might have been a little fuel from the fuel line that escaped into the river, and we’re using booms to mop that up,” he said. “We do

know that’s a very very small amount that would have been spilled.”

Brunette River is an important waterway for salmon returning to spawn, and many of the city’s creeks and streams are connected to the Brunette. Salmon return to Burnaby

via the Fraser River, then swim up the Brunette before heading to some of the smaller creeks and streams.

Johnson said Kiewet-Flatiron’s first priority is to respond to any environmental risks and the company will make sure the area is cleaned.

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What’s the real truth about B.C. Ferries?

not a clawback.

If you are confused about whether It’s true the “bonus” part of the salthe outrageous bonus scheme at B.C. Ferries is gone or not, join the lineup in ary is not automatic; specified targets must be met. the overflow parking lot.

But since those targets The corporation recently are not defined, one can announced an end to the Burnaby NOW only imagine how the board bonus scheme for executives of directors (we’re not sure and senior managers. which one – there are two!) will reward But the fine print reveals that the executive bonuses, averaged for the last their hardest working execs.

Most sailings cut? Biggest drop in four years, will no longer be “bonuses,” ridership? Longest sailing wait? but salary.

In truth, the money involved comIn the real world, that’s a pay raise,

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pared to the sea of red ink upon which our provincial ferry system floats is miniscule.

And if our intrepid executives could right their ship or at least get it pointed in the right direction, they would be worth every penny.

Instead, expect to hear the transportation minister announcing service cuts next week and another barrage of public criticism.

If Premier Christy Clark is “not happy” with executive remuneration

at B.C. Ferries, she could do a lot more than moan about it.

If Clark wanted to really shake things up, she should dust off the 2009 comptroller-general report that advocated a transport commission overseeing both TransLink and B.C. Ferries.

We’d go further and suggest the Ministry of Transportation take direct control of both bodies, but it won’t happen because the current system exists to keep debt off the government books.

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the trip denials in 2008. etting around, is becomIn April, TransLink cut ing more and more difHandyDART bus trips and ficult as governments replaced them with taxi service continue to practice “restraint” (same fee). They believed taxis in budgeting for services. This is were cheaper and would allow most evident when it comes to for 7,000 more rides for the same maintaining and improving the cost. While there is no report public bus system. on cost savings, ride The only part of denials keep increasTransLink’s mandate Elsie Dean ing while HandyDART that has expanded is buses were cut. roads and bridges, Discussion amongst riders and to the tune of billions of dolconfirmed that the HandyDART lars. In contrast, custom transbuses with dedicated drivportation is being cut for those ers were preferred over taxis. with physical and cognitive Reasons given were many difficulties who cannot use the – a door-to-door service was regular transit system. replaced by a curb-to-curb serTo deal with these “financial vice; constant turnover of taxi challenges,” TransLink has done a Custom Transit Service Review drivers, lack of training, safety, wheelchairs not properly tied in which they point out they are down, dropping off without making savings and, since 2010, “achieving maintenance efficien- needed supervision. However, faced with no ride, the taxi is a cies by retiring and not replacwelcome substitute. ing buses and HandyDART Parent Support Group vehicles.” for Families of Mentally TransLink has held two public consultations on their propos- Handicapped Adults Society described the problems when als to improve efficiencies while taxis are substituted for recognizing a growing demand HandyDART drivers: as the Metro population increas“My son, G, is non-verbal. es and ages.

When a cab for him and the During the overview of the driver tried to find out from him system there was lively discuswhere he lives, it drew a blank. sion on the quality and quantity HandyDART bus drivers are of service now being provided. trained and familiar with G’s There was general concern over unique needs and provide a safe a growing number of denials. and relaxed ride for him.

This is no surprise as there were “After an hour-and-a-half the 37,000 HandyDART service denials in 2012, double the numHandyDART Page 7 ber in 2011 and over seven times

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Energy efficiency is key to future Dear Editor:

The cost of exporting oil, gas and coal is exorbitant in taxpayer and shareholder dollars. Pipelines, rail, tankers, refineries, ports, on both sides of the Pacific – fossil fuels to build and operate such systems are incalculable.

They would use up every diminishing resource that our kids will need – including ecosystems.

Every country has renewable energy sources and the capacity to raise the productivity of the energy we use.

Energy expert Dr. Amory Lovins has good news.

“Climate solutions are profitable, not costly, as saving fuel costs less than buying fuel. … Raising global energy productivity by just two per cent a

year … would stabilize carbon emissions; raising it by three per cent would stabilize climate. Energy efficiency, the main tool for profitable climate protection, could actually do the whole job if pursued to its modern potential.”

His study, Small is Profitable, has found 207 ways in which decentralized renewable energy is more profitable than centralized energy systems.

Improved efficiency, diversification and profitability are win-win for corporations and the public everywhere.

Our scarce resources include human energy and time. If we waste them on business as usual we won’t have them for the climate solutions.

We can profit today by protecting our children’s future.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Columnist finally got it right Dear Editor:

For far too long I had believed that Keith Baldrey had missed his date with destiny, but I am beginning to think that he has now, finally, found his pace.

It used to be that he would approach sensitive issues in a kind of crabwalk, like so many others in the media. But his opinion piece in the Nov. 13 edition (Funding talk, not action, for youth) is one of his most straightforward ever.

Discussing the latest report by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond regarding the mis-

appropriation of funds for services for aboriginal youth, he excels in explaining the “disconnected relationship between governments of various levels and First Nations” and the “political cautiousness (that is) ingrained in the relationship.”

He goes on to note that “First Nations must share in the responsibility for this situation.”

He continues to brashly note that “in many instances there is a complete failure of leadership among their leaders.”

There now; that wasn’t so hard, was it?

May God replenish his inkwell!

Larry Bennett, Burnaby

HandyDART: Changes causing harm problem.

Custom transit includes a popular taxi service that allows a registered rider to purchase taxi saver tickets and pay one-half the fare.

At the October public consultation TransLink introduced strategies to address challenges. One strategy is to support a “suite of services” that blends together transportation options by coordinating with other providers in the region. Another is to improve the current HandyDART registration process. They produced a sample of a registration process that drew some

strong criticism. The sample process was described as invasive and unfair and would eliminate 20 to 50 per cent of the frailest users from applying.

It is clear that TransLink is facing some difficult choices, but is it really going to save tax dollars by cutting services that provide many health benefits by allowing people with physical or cognitive disabilities to participate in society and relieve their caregivers. Is it fair?

Elsie Dean is a longtime Burnaby resident and a founding member of Voices of Burnaby Seniors.

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This meant the staff person could not go home and my son was very upset. I definitely told HandyDART that a taxi would not work for my son, but my request was ignored.”

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Burnaby NOW • Friday, November 22, 2013 • A09

Californian cat reunited with owners in Burnaby Stefania Seccia staff reporter

Thanks to microchip technology and a group of concerned neighbours, Darcey the cat is back in the arms of her doting owners.

Last September, Glenn and Pat Armstrong drove their RV up from Brookdale, California to Burnaby, their black-and-white cat Darcey in tow.

With the intention of driving across Canada, the Armstrong family was dismayed when their three-year-old cat didn’t return to the RV one night, according to Ryan Voutilainen, manager of the Burnaby B.C. SPCA branch.

They stayed as long as they could to try to locate the cat but, in the end, had to make the trek home again.

“They didn’t hold out much hope,” Voutilainen said. “Then, a few weeks ago we received a call from members of the public that they had seen a cat in their neighbourhood.”

Someone in the neighbourhood picked up the feline and dropped off Darcey at B.C. SPCA’s Burnaby branch on Nov. 10.

Luckily, Darcey had a microchip that the branch was able to scan and obtain the owners’ information.

“We got a hold of the family and they said, ‘We’re on our way tomorrow,’” Voutilainen said.

The family, by this time, had returned to their home in Brookdale, California, near San Jose. Upon hearing the news that Darcey was waiting for them in Vancouver,

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Kitty love: Glenn and Pat Armstrong drove all the way from California for their cat, Darcey, lost in Burnaby. the Armstrongs said they would come pick her up themselves. They showed up at the Burnaby branch two days later.

“Having somebody drive all the way up for their pet is absolutely amazing,” Voutilainen added. “It lit everybody’s day up when they came in here and took her back home with them.

“They were lovely people, definitely.”

For an extended version of this story, see www.burnabynow.com.

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Burnaby NOW • Friday, November 22, 2013 • A11

Police look for assault victim Cayley Dobie staff reporter

Transit Police haven’t given up the hope of being able to identify a young woman who alleged she had been sexually assaulted while on the SkyTrain last week.

On Nov. 13, a young woman exited the SkyTrain at Broadway Station, walked up to an attendant and reported she had been sexually assaulted while on the train. The young woman was able to identify the suspect, as he was still on the train, and the SkyTrain attendant boarded the train and followed him until Transit Police apprehended him, stated a media release from Transit Police.

At Patterson Station in Burnaby, Transit

Police arrested the suspect – a 47-year-old New Westminster man who is known to police.

During this time, police believe the victim left Broadway Station, continuing on her way before Transit Police arrived to take her statement.

The department is still holding out hope the victim will contact the department in order to speak with investigators, said Anne Drennan, Transit Police spokesperson. The victim is described as a black woman, 23 to 25 years old. She was well dressed and wearing all dark clothing at the time of the incident, according to the release.

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Open for business It’s been six months since the provincial election, and Burnaby’s newest MLA has finally found a location for her office.

Jane Shin’s Burnaby-Lougheed constituency headquarters are at Unit 3, 8699 10th Ave. in Crest Plaza, in the southeast corner of her riding.

“It’s not far from North Road, where we have that thriving Asian community there,” Shin said.

Shin spent months looking for the right place, which had to be wheelchair-accessible, easy to get to, with ample parking and a second exit for security purposes.

“It was difficult,” Shin said. “There are still some of us (new MLAs) settling in, but most of us are done now.”

For the past several months, Shin has been working out of Kathy Corrigan’s Burnaby-Deer Lake constituency office on Kingsway, close to Metrotown.

“We’ve been doing case work and having our meetings out of Kathy’s office. It was great, because we had mentorship and support,” Shin said. “The only challenge I think was really for our constituents trying to find us really. But as far as our working conditions were concerned, we were really well taken care of at Kathy’s office. Our resources were there, so it was fine.”

The new office has no phone number yet, but Shin’s contact information can be found at Janeshinmla.com. The grand opening for her office will be on Thursday, Nov. 28.

In the meantime, Shin has been learning the ropes as a new MLA. “I’m so tired. It’s been so busy. There are a lot of hats one has to wear as an MLA. I’m struggling to find my work-life balance,” she said. “I’m getting to know the language of legislature, getting to know the rules of the house, learning the files.”

Shin is deputy critic for multiculturalism and small business, tourism, arts and culture.

– By Jennifer Moreau, staff reporter

Sock it to poverty Burnaby teachers have made helping the homeless an annual holiday tradition.

The Burnaby Teachers’ Association is hosting the annual Sock it To Poverty campaign, where teachers collect cash, socks, toques, scarves and toiletries for the homeless. The items are collected in Burnaby schools and adult education sites, then passed on to the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness for redistribution to people sleeping on the streets.

“Burnaby teachers have supported this initiative wholeheartedly each year, and this is one of the most important ways teachers can assist the homeless and under-housed in our community,” said Cascade Heights Elementary teacher Rocky McLaughlin.

Students in some schools have pitched in by knitting scarves and wrapping Christmas presents.

To help the cause, drop donations off at the BTA office at 1153993 Henning Dr., Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The campaign is on until Dec. 6.

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Office hours: MLA Jane Shin is opening her constituency office at Crest Plaza, 8699 10th Ave. The official grand

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WOMEN OF THE RED HAT SOCIETY COMING TO TOWN

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anta won’t be the only one donning a red hat and visiting Metropolis at Metrotown this month.

While Santa Claus arrives on today (Friday), members of local Red Hat Society chapters are converging on the shopping centre at Santa’s Palace next Wednesday for a mall crawl before lunching at the firefighters’ club.

Cheryl Hamilton, “queen” of a chapter in Vancouver, is helping organize the Burnaby event.

“Metrotown, we thought that would be a handy thing. They can just walk around, and we’re just meeting at the Santa Claus booth,” she said, adding indoor events are particularly good for some of the older members.

The shopping centre has said it will give the members tote bags and gift cards, she added.

Afterwards, the members can also meet at the Burnaby firefighters’ club for lunch. There will be a raffle and a hat contest, according to Hamilton.

Hamilton started her chapter of the Red Hat Society after retiring from her administrative position in the insurance industry, she said.

“I just wanted to meet some people,” she said. “I thought it would be fun. And you know, you wear your red hats and purple outfits, so I’ve got loads of red hats for every occasion and I have big tote containers of purple clothes.”

Hamilton’s chapter is in its 12th year, she said, and still has six original members.

Sue Ellen Cooper, “queen mother” of the Red Hats Society, started it 15 years ago after reading the poem Warning by Jenny Joseph, which described a woman in purple clothing and a red hat.

The focus of the society is

to have fun while connecting went to the Burnaby Art Gallery with other like-minded women. and saw the Dutch painters,” she Women over the age of 50 wear said, adding it was “very interred hats and purple clothing to esting.” events, while women under 50 Chapters also have members wear pink hats and visit from other placlavender clothing. es. Hamilton’s chap“I just wanted But otherwise, ter has had society to meet some each chapter decides members come from people. I thought Holland, Australia how it will be run and what events to it would be fun. and Texas, she said. attend, according to Hamilton tries to And you know, Hamilton. keep things simple “We sometimes you wear your red – each member pays have a monthly their own costs for hats and purple events, so there’s no lunch but we’re so busy now that if need to deal with outfits.” we can make two money, and members events a month, plan events for their CHERYL HAMILTON Red Hat Society ‘queen’ we’re doing quite birthday months. well,” she said of her “Like for January, chapter. that lady is working on someHamilton’s group travels thing that she likes to do,” everywhere from Campbell Hamilton explained.

River, to lunch at the legislature Hamilton then contacts the in Victoria, all the way to a conother members and finds out vention in Reno, Nevada, she who will be attending. said.

As for the Metrotown event, They have also visited the as of Friday between 62 and Burnaby Village Museum and 65 members had RSVPd. But, recently came to the art gallery.

Hamilton added, “Some just “Just a few weeks ago, we come.”

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All I want for

How to pick the perfect high-tech gifts

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very holiday season, the technology gift selection gets bigger and more exciting than ever. To get started, determine your budget limit for each family member and try to stick within it. If needed, team up with another family member to split on the gift of choice. Next, focus on some of the key product features your loved one will benefit from. Stephanie Lancaster, a tech expert with Rogers Communications, suggests you think about the following questions when selecting the perfect tech gift: Do they love taking photos?

For snapping selfies, group photos, or landscape shots, the photo junkie on your list would love a smartphone with powerful image quality, such as the Nokia Lumia 1020 with a 41 megapixel camera sensor, or the Samsung Galaxy Camera with a 21x super long zoom. Photos taken in low light or at a far distance would appear clearer with both of these devices. For those quick moments, the Moto X is another great option with

its quick capture camera that turns on by twisting your wrist twice.

Do they watch movies or live stream sports? For the entertainment junkie who can’t get enough of Revenge, the latest superhero movie or live streaming hockey games, look for wireless internet devices capable of fast network speeds for downloading large files or streaming video, such as the LG G2 or Samsung Note 3 smartphones, both capable of theoretical download speeds of 150 mbps. Giving the gift of superfast LTE speeds will provide your loved one the benefit of no delays or buffering so they always catch that overtime goal as soon as it happens.

active and set and reach their personal goals.

Do they love listening to music? For the music lover, the HTC One has moved its speakers to the front of the device with built-in amplifiers and Beats Audio Music integration to provide a sharper, richer sound. You can even check out wireless speaker accessories, such as the mini Jambox that connects wirelessly through Bluetooth to smartphones.

Once you have the answers to any of these questions you’ll be sure choose the perfect tech gift for your loved one.

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Are they a fitness junkie?

Whether they’re an active runner or just getting started with a fitness routine, take a look at some technology gadgets, like the Fitbit Flex bracelet or the Fitbit Zip. These are stylish accessories that can track steps, distances and calories burned to keep the user motivated,

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hile many happy memories are made during the holiday season, we are tasked with the challenge of gift-giving for the ungiftables – the co-worker, relative or friend who seems impossible to find the right present for.

Don’t fret, there is a solution: personalized gifts.

Retailers like Staples have the services available to help you create that perfect gift.

“We’ve all experienced the hardships associated with attempting to buy a gift for someone, only to find it’s an impossible task,” said Joann Peet, category manager at Staples. “A personalized gift always satisfies. All of our stores have copy and print services, and our associates can easily help you choose the perfect gift for that someone special.”

One of the best options for the ungiftable person is a custom calendar. Choose photos that are meaningful or funny and create a memoryfilled calendar that will be enjoyed for 365 days.

Another alternative is a customized photo book.

They are affordable and can be adjusted based on budget. They also make great coffee table books and truly spark conversation with guests.

For those who have the holiday plan and gift guide figured out, a nice personal touch over the winter season is to create customized greeting cards or labels. It’s as simple as choosing a template and entering your image and text. Just be sure to tag a few days on to your order to ensure your items are printed and ready in time.

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For example, if you would be lost without your mother’s sage advice, give her the

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All I want for

Office Holiday Etiquette:

The do’s and don’ts around gift giving O

ffice gifts can get complicated around the holidays. Questions like what should you buy, how much should you spend, and what is an appropriate gift come to mind. There is an etiquette that goes hand in hand with office gift-giving. These tips will

help you stay in the good books with your boss and coworkers this year.

Company policies: Some organizations have HR policies around gift-giving and receiving. If you are new to a workplace it’s best to

connect with your HR department or ask several colleagues that have been employed for a few years to see what typically occurs in the office around the holidays.

Personal gifts: Avoid gifts that

are overly intimate, the list includes items that can enhance appearances, undergarments, flowers, and perfume to name a few. These types of gifts can be misunderstood by your colleague and place you in a bad position. If you are not sure if a gift is acceptable, it most likely isn’t.

Spending: When buying a gift it is important to not overspend. Not everyone can afford to purchase lavish gifts, and you do not want to make a colleague feel obligated to reciprocate. Determine a budget and stick to it, remember there are great

Shop smart and reap the benefits

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t can be difficult to get into the holiday spirit when it feels like you have a never-ending list of gifts to buy. Whether you’re stuck on what to get a friend this year, or literally stuck in traffic, shopping for gifts requires a big time commitment. In fact, according to an eBay Canada survey, last year Canadians spent an average of 11 full hours doing their holiday shopping.

“Our site is becoming more and more personalized,” says Megan Vickell, an eBay gifting expert. “You can easily set up your own homepage to track specific trends, brands or items.

Now, you never have to miss a listing that could end up being the perfect gift for a friend or family member. The searching is done for you – and that gives you more time to enjoy the festivities.”

This holiday season, consider joining savvy Canadians from coast to coast: shop online, avoid unnecessary stress and give yourself the gift of time!

Turning online for holiday shopping is a growing trend worldwide, and online shopping is the perfect solution for many of the anxieties associated with the gift-buying season. Sites such as eBay allow you to tailor your search by price, style, colour, and more, to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Here are some additional shopping tips to save you time and avoid stress: Create a budget – Between, family, friends, teachers and colleagues, buying gifts for everyone on your list can get pricey, so it’s important to stick to a budget. Use a price filter when searching for gifts online to help you stay on track.

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Gift suggestions: Holiday themed gift baskets are nice and they don’t have to be excessive. Retailers like Staples carry varieties of Tassimo and Keurig products, along with mugs filled with sweets, coffee or tea, turning your office supply shop into a one-stop gifting destination. Other office gifting suggestions include Moleskin notebooks, gift cards, business card cases, or a nice pen.

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BURNABY COMMUNITY SERVICES

Christmas Angel Breakfast & Toy Drive Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Thursday, December 5, 2013 6-9:30am

Join us for our Second Annual Christmas Angel Breakfast with a donation to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

Bring a new unwrapped toy or cash for a delicious pancake breakfast in the ballroom or a continental-breakfast-to-go.

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Plan ahead (and be a little sneaky) – Be sure to plan the delivery date for gifts purchased online for times when your loved one won’t be home so they don’t get any hints.

Shop when inspiration strikes – Gift ideas can come anywhere, anytime, anyhow, be it at the office, at your son’s hockey game or on your commute home from work. A variety of apps let you shop onthe-go with your smartphone.

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the cards are gone, Westgard said.

The bank brings in an estimated 200 toys annually, which is often more than the number of angel cards displayed, as clients may buy two toys or just use the branches as a drop-off location.

When the bank was overwhelmed with toys, Westgard asked local firefighters to help deliver them to the bureau’s toy room.

What started as a favour has turned into an annual practice, with the firefighters volunteering to deliver the goods to the Christmas Bureau’s toy room. The collaboration also inspired an annual pancake breakfast with the firefighters that started last year.

This year’s pancake breakfast is on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Hilton Vancouver

Metrotown. People who donate a new, unwrapped toy or cash can enjoy a pancake breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. in the hotel’s ballroom, and for those in a hurry to get to work, there’s a drive-thru option from 6 to 9 a.m. in the valet parking area, with coffee and muffins from McDonald’s.

This year, Breakfast Television plans to broadcast their morning show from the pancake breakfast event, according to Westgard.

When asked why they do it, Westgard talks about the bank’s values – being engaged with the community and supporting the area where the employees live, work and play. But there’s more to it than that.

“Christmas is time to create the magic,” Westgard said.

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Leaves left or put onto City streets can potentially result in localized flooding due to clogged catch basins. Help us by removing leaves and debris away from the catch basins so the water can easily drain.

Burnaby residents can dispose of leaf and yard trimming debris in several ways: Green Can Collection Program (for yard trimmings and food scraps) - leaves, yard trimmings and food scraps can all go in your Green Can for

weekly pick-up.

Back Yard Composting – place leaves in your backyard composter to make your own rich soil amendment! Pick up a composter for $30 at Burnaby’s Recycling & Yard Waste Depot located at 4800 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby Recycling and Yard Waste Depot - Residents can drop off 100 kg

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For more information, on Burnaby’s Collection Program and the Recycling and Yard Waste Depot, visit www.burnaby.ca/garbageandrecycling or scan the barcode with your smartphone.

A20 • Friday, November 22, 2013 • Burnaby NOW

What’s up in Burnaby? Our top weekend picks I

t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, though we have a week or so left of November yet.

Luckily, twinkling lights are always in season, no matter how distant the holidays may seem. This week, catch some of the sparkle at the Edmonds Festival of Lights or see a beautiful historic manor all decked out at Christmas at Overlynn Mansion. And if it’s just too early to think Christmas thoughts, there are plenty of other things happening in the city, as well. We’re continuing with our popular feature – our staff’s Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here’s our Top 5 list for Nov. 22 to 24.

Get charmed by Bob McDonald’s storytelling at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. this Friday. McDonald, of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, will be speaking at this special event, hosted by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

The evening is a special opportunity for the public to hear McDonald’s sto-

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Get mining at the ries while supporting the Finding Gold in Family preservation of the natural Stories workshop. The heritage of the planet. workshop on interviewAdmission is by donaing family members is tion but seating is limited. being held by broadcaster Reserve tickets by calling the Shadbolt Centre at 604- Vera Rosenbluth at the McGill library 205-3000. branch from 2 Get celto 4 p.m. The ebrating at event is free the Edmonds but space is Festival of limited. Those Lights at the interested in Edmonds attending can Community register online, Centre, 7433 by calling Edmonds St., on 604-299-8955 Saturday from or in person 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the branch Come into the (or more) at 4595 Albert new Edmonds Community Things to do St. For more Centre to enjoy this weekend information, go to www. the best the seabpl.bc.ca/events/findingson has to offer. Take part gold-in-family-stories. in arts and crafts, cookie Get good and jolly at decorating, seasonal activithe annual Christmas at ties, face painting and of Overlynn Mansion event course, a visit with Santa. on Saturday and Sunday.

Afterwards, go to the back The event runs from 9:30 plaza for refreshments, a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. including hotdogs and Guided tours take place hot chocolate, live music, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. photo opportunities and daily. There will be apple the lighting of the huge cider and cookies by donaChristmas tree. For more tion, a craft sale, a Burnaby information, call 604-297Artists Guild display and 4838.

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Tree of Lights is a chance for people to gather and remember loved ones and help light up a Christmas tree. People can pledge $5 to have the name of a loved one written on a card and hung on display, as part of the event.

Phillips is planning to go to the Tree of Lights event this year for the first time.

“I think it helps you carry through your grief, and it honours, it remembers, it puts things in perspective of what is really important,” she says, of the event. “(This time of year) twigs loneliness inside you when everyone’s together. ... It kind of accents that loss for some reason. The holiday tends to do that.”

Phillips also makes sure she honours her mother,

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by smiling at people she meets and asking them how they are.

“Both my mom and dad loved people and offered them help in any way they

sale, a door prize and the jolly old fellow himself, Santa Claus. Admission is by donation. The mansion is located at the corner of McGill Street and North Esmond Avenue, next to the Seton Villa Retirement Centre. For more information go to www.christmas atoverlynn.ca.

Get shopping at the Scandinavian Craft Fair on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. This is a Christmas craft fair

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sponsored by the Purpurit Finnish Folk Dancers, with more than 30 vendors selling arts and crafts, baked goods and Christmas goodies. Refreshments and Scandinavian specialties are available. Admission is free.

Get cultured at Opera for a Sunday Afternoon, featuring highlights from Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, plus a Christmas carol singalong, bake sale and raffle. The event features emerging opera talents

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from around the Lower Mainland. It takes place Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 604205-3000 or going to tickets .shadboltcentre.com.

Email your Top 5 ideas to calendar@burnabynow.com or send them to janayafe@ burnabynow.com. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.burnabynow.com.

– compiled by staff reporter Janaya Fuller-Evans

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You can help children and youth in Burnaby by donating: • new or “gently” used waterproof hooded winter coats • cash/cheques ($20 will buy a new coat; tax receipts available for $15+) All coats will be distributed directly to Burnaby children and youth in need by the Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown.

For your convenience, coat donations can be dropped off at: SOUTH BURNABY NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE (Sept. 8 - Dec 31): 4845 Imperial Street, Burnaby THE UPS STORE (Edmonds location only) (Sept. 8 - Dec 31): #105-7655 Edmonds Street, Burnaby STAPLES STORES 5821 Marine Way (Sept. 8 - Nov 30): 4561 Kingsway (Sept. 8 - Nov 30) 4265 Lougheed Highway (Oct. 15 - Nov. 30)

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New website answers Compass Card questions Stefania Seccia staff reporter

Have a question about the Compass Card system?

There’s a site for that.

In an effort to clarify the cloud of confusion around the new fare card system TransLink is readying to roll out, the transit authority recently launched a new website, askcompass.ca, to answer commonly asked questions.

“We know that Compass brings significant change for our customers, and we want to do a great job answering customer questions quickly and effectively,” said Doug Kelsey, TransLink’s chief operating officer, in a media release. “AskCompass.ca goes beyond our successful Facebook and Twitter tools to provide our customers with information and gives them peace of mind as they

transition to the new system.”

There are currently more than 192 questions posted on the site, as of the Burnaby NOW’s press deadline.

“The more questions customers ask, the more answers we’ll have on the site,” Kelsey said in the release. “It will become a robust repository and go-to resource for our customers in the coming months and years.”

Many of the questions ask how TransLink intends to enforce the system, what the costs will be and if the cards are refundable.

Since the card’s proposal, it has been embroiled in controversy, including the recent revelation of the project cost increasing by $23 million. The projected cost was $171 million.

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Tree of Lights Thursday, November 28, 2013 • 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St. Burnaby Burnaby Hospice Society in partnership with Ocean View Funeral Home invite you to remember your loved ones by helping us light a Christmas tree at our 9th annual Tree of Lights.

In memoriam cards are now available by donation (suggested amount $5.00) at Ocean View (4000 Imperial Street, 604.435.6688) or at Burnaby Hospice Society (6855 Kingsway, 604.520.5087).

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We offer free confidential individual and family grief counselling and regular 8week grief support groups.

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one and will be laminated to be hung on the tree. Cards will be displayed on the tree throughout the holiday season.

All event proceeds will benefit the Burnaby Hospice Society to support their critical work of providing compassionate care to individuals and families during the end-of-life journey.

Come and share this special evening of remembrance with family, friends and your community.

This is an outdoor event so please dress warmly.

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Keep the memories burning bright throughout the holiday season.

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To help us ensure no-one in Burnaby needs to go through the end of life journey alone: • Become a member • Make a donation • Volunteer When you join or give, you have a unique opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to quality end-of-life care in our community.

Please accept my donation of: ❑ $100 ❑ $50 ❑ $25 ❑ Other $ ________ in support of the Society’s work of providing compassionate care to those in our community who are struggling with a life-threatening illness or bereavement.

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As the darkest day of the year approaches, please join us in celebrating the returning of the light.

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MOTORING

Pay attention to detail FULL THROTTLE Courtney Hansen

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any people call themselves multi-taskers.

You know, the kind of people who read the paper, watch TV and check email/Twitter/ Facebook /Pinterest all at the same time.

I would like to think of myself as such a person, but multi-tasking isn’t about being able to merely exist, undisturbed, in a room with a bunch of things going on.

You definitely don’t want competition for your attention when you’re hammering nails, cutting hair or walking a tight rope. Distractions can mean botched dye jobs, crushed fingertips or worse … how is that tight rope, anyway? Tight enough?

The same should go for when you’re working in and around your vehicle.

I know, working in the car can be a leisure-time activity with friends and neighbours dropping in the second they hear the air compressor fire up.

The trouble is that many operations, even something as simple as replacing parts, requires your full attention so that you can later recall how it all came apart, what bolts were used (and where they are) and to not be interrupted during critical operations such as tightening up fasteners.

No biggie, you’re thinking, but even professionals in a rush are human beings, after all, and make multi-tasking errors.

Trying to talk to a customer on the phone while putting a transmission back together is likely not the best idea, nor is stopping for the night with the job only partly finished. This is even made worse at home when days or even weeks might separate your visits to the garage to get a project done.

Wheelbase Media transmission master Barry Baxter says that he has

one rule.

“I never, ever leave for the day part way through a job. If I’m putting parts in, I don’t finger-tighten a few of the bolts and call it a night.”

That’s how mistakes happen and, yes, there’s a point to this.

The Wheelbase shop has a couple of project cars with several team members overlapping their areas of responsibility and expertise.

Tired and frustrated as to why a transmission would not line up with its new engine, two team members – and not Barry the transmission guru – finally got it together at midnight. Several bolts were snugged into place to hold it together and they called it a night.

A couple of weeks passed as it seemed that busy schedules were keeping everyone out of the shop.

But time waits for no one.

Soon the car was off to the next phase, which was a new rear suspension.

Several weeks later, the car appeared ready to go.

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Cars: Give undivided attention continued from page 26

The engine was in, the accessories were installed and it was time to fire it all up. No problem. The timing was set, and everyone was excited about the first drive.

All was good until about a mile down the road when the car violently shuddered every time the clutch was let out.

Puzzled, the team at the shop pondered the possibility when Wheelbase editor Jeff Melnychuk spoke the obvious: “It’s almost like the engine and transmission aren’t bolted together.”

Everyone laughed, since it would be a huge rookie mistake, but closer inspection revealed that of the six bolt holes to mount

the transmission, only two actually had bolts in them.

It’s easy to guess at what might have happened had the car been driven farther, but if the mounting points where the two bolts were located had broken off, the price could have been a new engine block and a new transmission. And had the car been mobile when it happened?

Well, maybe a whole lot worse.

No doubt there were plenty of red faces after that incident, but it really didn’t reflect on the ability of the people involved.

It’s a simple thing to forget a few bolts, but, learning from our mistakes, finishing a job you begin in a timely fashion and then going back to tighten all

the fasteners once you’re done is tough to do when your mind is on other things.

Focus, do a thorough job and stay safe by closing that garage door to keep out the bored neighbors and kids, tell your better half that you need to concentrate and can’t be taken away to help with other tasks and that, perhaps most importantly, you need to keep the phone turned off the entire time you’re working.

If you can’t do that, don’t be surprised if something very bad and very expensive happens.

Courtney Hansen is a writer with Wheelbase Media. You can email her at www.wheelbasemedia.com by clicking the contact link.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Finding Gold in Family Stories, workshop in interviewing family members, with broadcaster Vera Rosenbluth. McGill library branch, 2 to 4 p.m. Event is free but space is limited.

Register online, by calling 604 299-8955 or in person at the McGill library branch at 4595 Albert St. For more info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events/find ing-gold-in-family-stories.

Burnaby Gogos, Swags and Bags, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave. Fresh holiday door swags, “gogo” tote bags, unique children’s clothing, fair trade products from Africa, jewelry and other items suitable for gifts and stocking stuffers. Proceeds go to Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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Scandinavian Craft Fair, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. This is a Christmas craft fair sponsored by Purpurit Finnish Folk Dancers with more than 30 vendors selling arts and crafts, baked goods and Christmas goodies. Refreshments and Scandinavian specialties available. Free admission.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Christmas fair, All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Central Park Horseshoe Club, open house for Sports Day in Canada, a national celebration of sports. Event from 1 to 3 p.m. in Central Park horseshoe clubhouse, enter from Boundary. Tea, coffee, snacks, and horseshoe throwing demonstrations. Info: www.bchorseshoe.com, or 604-724-6106.

Girl Guides of Canada, Holly Tea and Fair, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the South Burnaby United Church Hall, 7551 Gray Ave. Donations for the food bank will be collected at the door. There will be kids games, a silent auction, home baking, crafts and a garage sale. Tea will also be served.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Christmas open house at the Burnaby Equestrian Centre, Horse lovers will have the opportunity to meet the horses of Burnaby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Burnaby Equestrian Centre, at 9080 Avalon Ave. This event will be hosted by volunteers from the Burnaby Horsemen’s Association, with the support of the City of Burnaby. There will be pony rides, barn tours, horse demos, free manure for your garden, information about the centre’s programs and the facility in general.

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Falls prevention workshop, put on by the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The workshop reviews the alarming impact falls have on the well-being of seniors and health-care services. For more information, call Carol at 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or email carol.ha@ thebms.ca.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 The Westminster Church Choir and friends, will present the Hallowed Manger Ground with a selection of new songs and seasonal favourites at 7:15 p.m. at the Westminster SDA Church, 7925 10th Ave. The concert is for all ages. Seating is limited. For more information, call 604-524-6969.

Mistletoe Market, Gordon Church at the corner of Edmonds Street and Humphries Avenue, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is $6 for adults and $3 for children six to 12 years old.

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Gilpin Badminton Club, looking for new members.

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Vista Boutique, at the New Vista Care Home, 7550 Rosewood St. offers a great selection of used clothing and household items. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Funds raised in the boutique support special programs for the care home seniors. For more information, call 604-5276000.

Seniors drop-in program, Metrotown Citadel Community church of The Salvation Army, 6125 Nelson Ave., every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors enjoy conversation, inspiration, cup of coffee or lunch and ladies enjoy knitting and crocheting.

For more information, call 604-437-1521.

Thrift shop sale, every Thursday until Dec. 12 at South Burnaby United Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be clothing, household items, collectibles, books, toys and more.

Donations very welcome.

Burnaby Scottish Country Dance club, meets at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. on Mondays from 7 to 10 p.m. until April. New members are welcome, experience and partners not required.

For information, call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary at 604-298-6552, or visit www. rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby. html.

Burnaby Public Library, welcomes English language learners to free drop-in

ESL conversation circles.

Tuesdays until Nov. 26, 7 to 8 p.m. Practice your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations. There is no registration for this free drop-in program. For more information, contact 604-4365400.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment.

New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.

Line dancing at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., every Monday at 10 a.m. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie Cole at 604-522-5647 for more information.

Carpet bowling, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus is every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. Call 604-297-4838 for more information.

Practice dancing skills, at the weekly social dances at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus. It’s $1 for members and $2 for non-members. On Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-297-4838 Knitting, crocheting, sewing and other craft activities group meet at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners welcome. For more information, call 604297-4838.

Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch, meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

Edmonds Community Centre.

The club offers speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and other social activities for stroke survivors over 55. For more information, call 604-2974838.

Bingo every Saturday, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, buy paper cards from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the game starts at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Tom at 604-430-2763.

Bombay Rummy, every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus. For more information, call 604-297-4838.

Old age pensioners’ organization branch 12, is holding an event the first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. Learn what’s happening to social security programs. For more information, call 604-297-4838.

PMI Vancouver Toastmasters, specialized for project managers, meeting on Thursday evenings at the Telus building at Canada Way and Willingdon Avenue.

Telespeakers, Toastmaster meetings on Friday mornings from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Burnaby room in the Telus building, 3777 Kingsway.

Telespeakers provides a safe atmosphere where you can improve your speaking skills. We have many members with various experience levels, from beginners to distinguished Toastmaster designations. We welcome new members and guests and encourage you to learn at your own pace. To be the best you can be, go to www. telespeakers.com.

East Burnaby Family Place, offers a parent and child drop-in Tuesday and Friday mornings only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and meet others in a supportive and friendly environment, while children from birth to fiveyears-old explore large and

small motor skill toys, arts and crafts, circle-time (at 12:30 p.m.), etc. For parents, we have a clothing exchange, resource rack, ECE qualified teacher, support/health workers, parenting workshops, etc. Call Andrea at 604-4441090 or visit our web site at www.ebfp.ca for more info.

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Cameron Seniors Sunshine Sing-a-long, every other Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Cameron Seniors Centre, 9523 Cameron St., behind Lougheed Town Centre. Sing, dance and socialize over tea and coffee to your favourite popular oldies music with a live band.

Phone for information: 604420-6478.

South Burnaby Garden Club, meets the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at Bonsor recreation centre, second floor at 7:30p.m.

Guests are always welcome.

Interesting guest speakers, friendly and knowledgeable members who share gardening tips, raffles, a show bench, refreshments and many events throughout the year. Come and see for yourself how much fun our club is. It’s the only garden club that will grow on you! For more information, contact Judy at 604-438-4411.

Central Park Horseshoe Club, looking for new members.

Those wishing to learn how to play, please stop by.

Juniors up to age 18 play for free. Members are in attendance Monday to Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. until dusk is fun night.

The club house is located just east of the Central Park swimming pool. For further information call Jim at 604553-3316.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society, meets once a month at Bonsor. New members welcome. For more information, call Pat 604-9217042.

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ARTS CALENDAR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 New Animal, a new contemporary dance work presented by the 605 Collective at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 8 p.m., $32 regular or $27 students/senior in advance; otherwise $35/$30, tickets. shadboltcentre.com or 604205-3000.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Finding Gold in Family Stories, 2 to 4 p.m. at Burnaby Public Library McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., with author and broadcaster Vera Rosenbluth leading a workshop about interviewing your family. Free, but register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill or call 604-299-8955.

Joanna Lovett – jewelry collection, an exhibition at Van Dop Gallery as part of its Spirit of the Season series, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 421 Richmond St., New Westminster, www.vandop gallery.com or call 604-5217887.

Artist studio in the gallery, working session with Burnaby artist Keith Rice-Jones, in connection with Working the Edge: A (Mostly) Ceramic Journey, at Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, 1 to 4 p.m.

New Animal, a new contemporary dance work presented by the 605 Collective at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 8 p.m., $32 regular or $27 students/senior in advance; otherwise $35/$30, tickets. shadboltcentre.com or 604205-3000.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Murder, Mayhem and Mistletoe, a special reading with mystery authors Elizabeth Elwood and Colleen Cross, 1 to 3 p.m. at Renaissance Books, 43 Sixth St., 604-525-4566. With book talks, carols and Christmas fun, including an open-mike session where you can read your own holiday poems and stories.

Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Warren Dean Fulton, Sean McGarragle and Sonya Littlejohn, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poetic justice.ca.

Opera for a Sunday Afternoon, featuring highlights from Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, plus Christmas carol sing-along, bake sale and raffle, featuring emerging opera talents from around the Lower Mainland, 3 p.m.

at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, $15, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Last Mondays at the Movies, with screening of Unfinished Song, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, $9. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest. org.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29 Team Canada Dance presents Gala for Gold, a showcase and fundraiser for B.C. dancers who have been chosen as part of the Canadian national dance team to represent the nation at the world dance championships, 7 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, tickets $21.99, available through www.masseytheatre.com.

See www.teamcanadadance. com for details.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Angie Au Hemphill – New Works, an exhibition at Van Dop Gallery as part of its Spirit of the Season series, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 421 Richmond St., New Westminster, www.vandop gallery.com or call 604-5217887.

Artist studio in the gallery, working session with Burnaby artist Keith Rice-Jones, in connection with Working the Edge: A (Mostly) Ceramic Journey, at Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, 1 to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Book launch, for children of air india: un/authorized exhibits and interjections, a book of poetry by Renée Sarojini Saklikar, 2 to 3 p.m. in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.rclas.com.

Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Kyle McKillop, Lilija Valis and Eva Waldauf, plus an open mike session. Info: www. poeticjustice.ca.

Winter Harp, with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir, 2p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, tickets at 604-521-5050, www.winter harp.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 TO SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe, the Vagabond Players’ new production at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster, Wednesdays

to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and students. Two-for-one previews Dec. 4, 5 and 6.

Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabond players.ca.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 In the House Festival, third concert in Burnaby series, on a Notes of Justice theme with reggae, hip hop and folk music, featuring performers Kate Reid, Fredlocks Asher & the Ultra Flex Crew, and Chief Rock, $18, or $15 for children. For all the details, check out www.inthehouse festival.com/performanceseries, or call 604-874-9325.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Westminster Church Choir and friends, present Hallowed Manger Ground, by Gary Rhodes and Cliff Duren, a selection of new songs and seasonal favourites, 7:15 p.m. at the Westminster SDA Church, 7925 10th Ave., Burnaby. Enter from 11th Avenue off of Sixth Street.

For people of all ages and denominations. Seating is first-come, first-served, and a freewill offering will be taken.

Info: 604-524-6969.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Kyle Hawke, Candice James and Sho Wiley, plus an open mike session. Info: www. poeticjustice.ca.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Short story open mike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted

by Royal City Literary Arts Society, giving emerging and established writers a place to share their short fiction. Info: www.rclas.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Gavin Hainsworth, Alan Hill and Gail Van Kalsbeek, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.

ONGOING Volumes: Works in Paper, new exhibition at the Burnaby Art Gallery, underway until Jan. 19, with opening reception Nov. 38, 7 to 9 p.m. Features sculptural and structural works on and in paper. Info: www.burnabyart gallery.ca.

New Westminster Photography Club holds a month-long exhibit, to Nov. 30, at the New Westminster Public Library. 8 X 10 X 19 features works by 19 of the club’s members. It’s on display in the upstairs gallery of the main library, 716 Sixth Ave. For more on the club, see www.nwphoto.org.

New members and guests welcome to its twice-monthly meetings.

Celebrating the Art of Our Veterans, with work by artists from the Artworks Studio at George Derby Centre, on the ramp gallery at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Runs until Nov. 30.

Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets Mondays 7 to 10 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby. New members welcome. No partners needed, no experience required. For info, drop in or call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary, 604-298-6552. Info: www. rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby. html.

Line dance, at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Mondays at 10 a.m., moderate exercise for body and brain. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie Cole, 604522-5647, for information.

Modern square dancing, give it a try on Monday evenings at the Charles Rummel Hall, 3680 Lozells Ave., 7:30 p.m.

No experience needed; come alone or with a partner or friends. Information: 604-9392789.

Line dancing at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 Howard Ave., with new classes for beginners on Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 604-655-8795 or 778-883-2628 for information.

Burnaby Art Gallery offsite exhibitions, running at Burnaby Public Library branches – Haydn Thomas: ESC CTRL, until Feb. 2 at the Bob Prittie library, 6100 Willingdon Ave.; The Natural Numeral, running until Feb. 3 at the McGill library, 4595 Albert St.; Rare Books, running until Feb. 2 at the Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca.

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Scandinavian Folk Dancers, Wednesdays at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby, 6004685-7405.

Melodious Mandolins, looking for new musicians, meeting at various locations in Burnaby, 604-433-2762.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. All levels welcome, no partners needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475 or burnabyfolk@shaw.ca.

Writers Discovery Group, meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June, 10 a.m. to noon on the lower floor of the library, 716 Sixth Ave. All welcome. Chance to share your short stories, poems, articles or drafts of novels or plays in a group setting for feedback. Drop in to check it out.

Do you have an item for the arts calendar? Send to calendar@ burnabynow.com or jmaclellan@ burnabynow.com. Allow at least three weeks’ notice. See more arts and events calendar listings at www.burnabynow.com.

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Burnaby NOW • Friday, November 22, 2013 • A31

Slug pickers, pruners and other gift ideas GREEN SCENE Anne Marrison

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hen December gets closer and the gift side of your Christmas list is still blank, it helps to consider what would really help the gardeners in your life, especially the ones who are getting older or dealing with special conditions like containers or extrahigh raised-beds.

Lots of us garden using whatever’s handy and will kind of work. My father gardened all his life with a garden line that was two sticks and a bit of string, and the same was good enough for me.

But one Christmas I was given an elegant wrought iron garden line with pointed-end stakes that could be hung up, wouldn’t rot and had string that unwound in one pull. At the time, I secretly felt it was pointlessly fancy. But now I wouldn’t be without it.

A few years later, I was startled to receive a birthday gift: the Easy Kneeler, which converts to a seat.

I felt far too young and healthy to actually use it, so I stored it for many years. It’s now out of storage and well-used, and my back is so grateful.

At last it’s possible to find ergonomic tools with large, soft handles for arthritic hands. For older gardeners, spades and forks are available in lighter, smaller sizes, and it’s easy to get long-handled trowels.

People who garden in very large containers,

thigh-high planters or extra tall raised beds may find very short, sturdy spades, shovels and forks useful.

Meanwhile, another present that can save a lot of container-crop grief is copper slug tape. It’s now expensive enough to qualify as a thoughtful gift, since one new roll eats up most of $20.

Slug pickers don’t get much respect, but I found a superb one years ago in an artisan market. I think it could be made at home by anyone who’s handy with wood. It’s a 3.5-centimetre-square block of wood with narrow strips of flat, springy wood attached to either side and stapled into the block twice each side with heavy staples.

These lathes measure 40 cm long by 2.5 cm wide and about half a centimetre thick. The wood strips are flexible enough to pick up slugs. A string loop for hanging passes through a hole drilled into the block.

Long rubber gloves for people with container ponds is another useful gift idea. People who have to prune roses would probably like a pair of soft leather gloves. But with those it’s vital to find out the person’s hand size.

Some gloves stretch to some degree – but not leather.

Another huge help for a gardener is a sharpener that can handle loppers, pruners or knives.

Gift pruners often get a big welcome since, like trowels, they are easily mislaid. The price range is very wide with pruners. Inexpensive ones are easy to find and not a bad choice for chronic pruner losers.

Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions sent to amarrison@shaw.ca.

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A32 • Friday, November 22, 2013 • Burnaby NOW

Singer-songwriter launches new EP

A life in music:

A teenage singer-songwriter from Burnaby is launching her new EP with a release show on Nov. 29.

Megan Twist was profiled in the Burnaby NOW in August, shortly after she finished a gig entertaining on VIA Rail across the country. (Check out the previous feature at tinyurl.com/ MeganTwist.)

Now she’s stepping into the spotlight again to launch her EP, a Fine Line.

A press release describes the 18-yearold Twist’s music as “a whole lot of folk, a wee bit of country and a dash of pop.”

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Megan Twist of Burnaby is launching her new EP, a Fine Line, with a special show at Shadbolt Centre on Nov. 29.

her age,” says the release.

Twist will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 in the Shadbolt Centre’s Studio Theatre.

“I’m so excited and honoured to have Kellan Barnes open for me and For a finally have the release we’ve all video, been waiting for,” Twist says on scan her website. “I will be playing with after with a wonderful band I’ve Layar put together for the show. Stick around afterward to chat and get your CD signed.”

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Burnaby NOW • Friday, November 22, 2013 • A33

Project would add $9M to coffers Stefania Seccia staff reporter

A huge proposed residential project could add more than $9 million to city coffers if a rezoning application in the Metrotown area goes through.

Intergulf Investment Corp. applied for a multi-family residential rezoning project, including a highrise residential tower with a two-storey townhouse component, in July.

The rezoning is for the 6616, 6642, 6668 Nelson Ave. and 6635 Dunblane Ave. Currently on the sites are older apartment buildings built in the 1950s

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Across the street is a 35-storey apartment tower with townhouses fronting Nelson and Dunblane Avenue.

According to the city planning and building department, the height of the proposed tower has yet to be determined, but the developer wants to get it in for a December public hearing.

The city determined the $9 million amenity bonus through charging $114 per square foot buildable of the more than 80,000 sq. ft. of extra density. The final amount will be known when the final plans have been prepared, according to a city report.

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Unlike anything you’ve seen in Burnaby before, multi awardwinning Boffo Developments recently unveiled its exciting new project Modello, a 37-storey tower to be built at the corner of Beresford and Willingdon, in Burnaby’s sought-after Central Park Community.

Inspired by the magnificent highrises in New York City’s upscale neighbourhoods, Modello takes sophistication and elegance to a whole new level in Burnaby.

When Modello is completed, it will consist of 170 residences, ranging in size from 650 up to 1,700 square feet, and will feature a mix of retail, including a restaurant, and office space.

This stunning building has attracted a strong response from the community since its opening.

“On our opening day, November 9th, we had nearly 500 people come through the presentation centre and we sold more than 50 homes,” says Alexa Paukkunen, director of sales and marketing for Magnum Projects, adding in less than two weeks more than 65 have sold. “Although it’s a 37-storey building, there are only 170 residences … it has the feel of a boutique style building.”

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porte-cochere provides a grand entrance, you know you are in for something spectacular. The posh hotel-style lobby also includes full-service concierge to assist residents with restaurant reservations and theatres tickets, to name a few.

Inside, the attention to detail is second to none. Each home is finished with wide plank hardwood floors, custom millwork throughout, air conditioning, nine foot ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.

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“All the homes have expansive terraces, ranging in size from 150 to more than 1000 square feet of outdoor living space,” says Paukkunen.

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Meanwhile, the entire fifth floor is devoted to a private club for residents and their guests. The spectacular amenity centre will offer both indoor and outdoor spaces, with a dining, bar and catering kitchen, lounges and rooftop terraced garden and entertaining spaces with fire pits and fireplaces. The fitness centre and yoga studio will come complete with top of the line weight and cardio equipment, steam room, shower and change rooms and an outdoor whirlpool within fully landscaped gardens.

As soon as you walk into Modello’s exceptional tower, where a

In keeping with the city’s art scene, Modello is at the centre of

the City of Burnaby’s planned Beresford Art Walk, which aims to create an active streetscape complete with public art, cafes, fabulous dining options and entertainment.

Boffo is the province’s premier boutique home builder, and Modello will build on the legacy of the neighbouring Jewel towers, which set a new benchmark for luxury condominium living in Burnaby.

“The Jewel towers won Best Highrise in Canada, which is quite a coup,” says Paukkunen.

Modello marks a new generation of stylish urban living in Burnaby’s sought-after Metrotown district. Imagine living amongst some of this city’s best restaurants, shops and boutiques all within walking distance of your striking new contemporary home. For more information, call 604-456-0688 or email at info@modellobyboffo.ca or visit www.modellobyboffo.ca. The presentation centre features a fully furnished 2 bedroom + den display home that you truly have to experience for yourself, and is located at #118-5021 Kingsway (at Marlborough).

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Bruins’ try for three stopped

by South Side on the Bruins and held off a late charge by the Canada Way crew.

Burnaby’s third line The Burnaby Winter Club missed a chance to of Liam Evanson, Baxter win a rare triple at the 41st Anderson and Nolan Welsh annual Hockey Hounds got the Bruins back in the major bantam hockey tour- game, with Anderson and Welsh both finding the nament in Medicine Hat. The AAA bantam Bruins back of the net.

Trailing 5-4, Tyler lost 6-4 to the South Side Athletic Club in the cham- Breziuso had a glorious scoring chance saved by pionship final on Sunday.

The loss was the sec- the Alberta keeper.

“They had ond of the a good game tournament “We were just off. plan, and they for Burnaby against the I don’t know, we worked it to perfection,” top Edmonton weren’t the same said Batchelor. club. BWC also dropped its team. They had a “The top teams Western opening game lot to do with it, from Canada were of the competibut we were just there, but there tion to SSAC. were teams that The winter different.” shouldn’t have club had won been there. But the title banner JOHN BATCHELOR we had a tough at the Medicine Bantam Bruins head coach draw.

We Hat tourney for played South Side twice the past two seasons.

But the rivalry with and Lloydminster once, South Side goes deeper and they were the two top than that, said winter club teams in Alberta.”

Burnaby Winter Club head coach John Batchelor.

Burnaby defeated the blanked Lloydminster 3-0 Edmonton club in both of in the tournament quarterits back-to-back Western final.

The winter club’s semiCanadian bantam championship banner wins in 2011 final game against B.C. rival North Shore Winter and ’12.

“Oh yeah, there’s a Club was defaulted after bit of history there,” said the North Shore team came Batchelor. “The Edmonton down with a stomach team is very good. … we virus.

Burnaby’s James Malm were just off. I don’t know, we weren’t the same team. led all scorers in the round They had a lot to do with robin with a tournament it, but we were just differ- high seven goals and 12 points. Malm was also ent.”

In the opening game named to the tournament against South Side, Burnaby all-star team and was the had an outstanding first recipient of a $2,500 scholperiod but got itself into arship.

Burnaby defenceman penalty trouble in the later Nick Watson was also periods.

In the tournament final, selected to the all-tournaEdmonton got a 3-0 jump ment team.

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Great eight: Back row forward Gurvinder Kalar, seen left against UBC Old Boys, was a big factor, including a scoring try, in Burnaby Lake’s 47-19 win over the Vancouver Rowing Club last Saturday.

Premier Lakers take over first Tom Berridge

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Joe Dolesau and Rory Love both ran in two tries to help lead the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club back into top spot in the fall men’s premier division.

The Lakers ran in eight tries in a dominating 47-19 win over newly promoted Vancouver Rowing Club at Brockton Oval last Saturday.

Burnaby Lake opened the scoring on an early penalty goal but quickly found the tryline following Micha Govorchin’s game-opening try.

Love then tallied his first try on a kick ahead into the end zone, but the Rowers answered with a similar turnover for a score at the other end.

But it was all Burnaby Lake after that.

Evan Thomas jinked his way into end zone off a five-yard scrum and Cole McQueen, who had the backs attacking all game long, also scored before the interval.

“We’re starting to get there,” said Burnaby Lake head coach Kris de Scossa after the match. “The Rowers are a good team. …

They don’t look like a team that has been away.”

But for most of the 90 minutes, it was Burnaby that was dictating play.

Back row forward Gurvinder Kalar got a well-deserved try off a McQueen break, while Love and Dolesau ran in three more scores on long runs.

The Rowing Club scored backto-back tries midway through the second half, both off set pieces.

The win was a tonic for the Lakers, who lost 9-3 to the surging Capilanos prior to the long weekend break. Caps doubled James Bay at home 14-7 last weekend to improve to 2-3.

The win improved the Lakers’ record to 4-1, leaving the For a Central Valley side three video, points up on second-place scan University of Victoria. James with Bay fell to 3-2, just four points Layar back of the leaders.

“Everything is pretty close and the weather is a good leveller,” said de Scossa of the loss to Capilanos.

But losing a game can either bring out the best or worst in a team, he added.

“And that’s what happening to us,” de Scossa said.

BurWest boys ousted at Lower Mainland volleyball tourney Upsets turned the Lower Mainland boys’ volleyball championships on its ear this week.

The provincial honourable mention Burnaby North Vikings were upset on the opening day of the Lower Mainland AAA volleyball championships at Eric Hamber Secondary last Wednesday.

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trict champions were eliminated after a losing a pool tiebreaker with Richmond No. 2 McMath when both teams finished the round robin with a similar 1-2 record. McMath swept North in pool play 2-0.

“We just didn’t play well enough to get us to Day 2, said North coach Allen Tsang.

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a straight set win over Vancouver No. 3 Vancouver Technical that went on to finish first in the pool and advance to the Mainland semifinals.

North also lost to Vancouver champion David Thompson 2-1.

BNW runner-up Burnaby South Rebels got themselves into the championship round, finishing third in Pool A.

South defeated Gladstone 2522, 29-27, but lost to provincial top-10 Steveston-London 2-0 and Vancouver No. 2 Eric Hamber 2-1 in pool play.

Hamber was also upset in championship quarter-final play 3-0 by McMath in what turned out to be a strange zone qualifier.

“It was very interesting.

The teams you expected to go through got knocked out,” said South coach Peggy Chow, whose Rebel boys were defeated 3-0 by Thompson in the quarter-finals.

“But I’m happy with how we did. That last set (against Thompson) was 28-26. Our kids couldn’t have played better,” added Chow.

– Tom Berridge

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Burnaby grads in top 15 in volleyball Moscrop grad Zach Or continues to lead the PacWest men’s volleyball in digs.

The first-year Douglas College libero currently tops the top-15 table with 89 digs in 28 sets, averaging 3.18 saves per set. Or is the only player to average more than three digs per outing this season.

They dig it, too

Burnaby’s Ilaina Hecimovic is sitting in second place in PacWest digs in the women’s division.

Hecimovic is averaging 5.13 digs per set for the fifth-place Douglas College Royals women’s team.

Fourth-year Capilano Blues middle Alicia Catalano of Burnaby is fourth in blocks, averaging 0.92 per set.

Fifth-yearmiddleKalena Connors is currently tied for 11th in service aces. The Burnaby North grad has 15 service winners – nearly one every two sets for the Douglas Royals.

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The Oregon State University freshman went 3-1 in the heavyweight division at the Eastern Michigan University duals, defeating No. 12-ranked Mike McClure of Michigan State 6-0 in his opening match.

Following the meet, Dhesi was ranked 19th by Open Mat and InterMat. Dhesi dropped his first match of the early season to University of Michigan freshman Adam Coon 7-2 in a rematch of the U.S. national championship finals.

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Clan club suffers first loss on road Simon Fraser University dropped to 6-1 following its first loss of the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey season.

The Clan club fell 9-5 to defending champion Selkirk College in Castlegar last Saturday.

Aaron Enns led the team with a goal and two assists.

Earlier in the week, Enns was also the first star in SFU’s 7-1 win over Eastern Washington University in the first game of the Clan’s road trip.

Enns scored two goals, including the first of a four-

goal spurt late in the middle period, which put the game out of reach for the American club team.

Graeme Gordon got the win in goal, stopping all but one of 33 shots fired his way.

SFU has four games in hand over secondplace Thompson Rivers University and three on Selkirk.

The Clan is at home against Trinity Western University on Saturday at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

– Tom Berridge

Clan volley record to .500 Burnaby Central grad Madeline Hait led Simon Fraser University to its 11th win this season in collegiate women’s volleyball.

Hait helped the Clan with 16 kills to a four-set road victory over the University of Alaska Fairbanks on Nov. 14. Later, the Clan women fell in straight sets to No. 10ranked Alaska Anchorage.

With the loss, SFU’s overall record fell to 11-11 and 610 in conference play.

Alana Chan is currently second in Great Northwest conference play in average service aces per set.

SFU will play a home-and-home series against firstplace Western Washington this weekend.

Tom Dickson of Burnaby won two silver medals in sprints at the recent World Masters Athletics outdoor track and field championships in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Dickson, the current sprints coach at Simon Fraser University, finished in a time of 12:27, less than two-tenths of a second behind race winner Stephen Peters of Great Britain in the 60 to 64 men’s 100 metres.

He also placed runnerup to Peters in the 200m in a time of 25:93 after qualifying fourth in the semifinals.

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All-star receiver: Simon Fraser University’s Bobby Pospischil, with ball, was named a Great Northwest conference football second team all-star.

Burnaby on top at sectional skate Burnaby club skaters were on the podium in abundance at the recent B.C. sectional figure skating championships.

Kelsey Wong and Belvina Mao placed second and third, respectively, in the junior women’s final. Eric Liu won the junior men’s division.

Naomi Inoda was runner-up in the senior women’s, while Sarah Tamura won the novice women’s title with a plus-100 total score.

Brian Le finished runner-up in the

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pre-novice men’s skate, as did Tyler Gunara in the juvenile men.

In juvenile women’s figures, Michele Mai won the under-14 division title, while Emily Bausback and Vasilisa Matantseva placed third and fourth, respectively, in the under-11 juvenile group. Agata Seyfi placed sixth overall.

Amanda Hofman was fifth in senior women’s and Veniamins Volskis was fifth in novice men. Janice Heu placed ninth in pre-novice women’s.

Burnaby figure skater Nicole Orford and partner Thomas Williams finished eighth in the ice dance at the Grand Prix Trophee Bompard in Paris last weekend.

Orford, a Moscrop Secondary grad, and Williams garnered a total of 119.60 points, well off the couple’s personal best score of 139.10 achieved at the Four Continents championships earlier this year.

Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won the event with first-place scores in both the short and final programs.

– Tom Berridge

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hard for possession of the ball for the Burnaby Girls Galaxy in a 1-0 win over the Royal City Huricanes in under-13 girls’ soccer action on Sunday. Ariyana Dina scored the game-winning goal for Burnaby.

Hoop academy to host free open house AllBALL Basketball Academy is holding a free open house to showcase its new digs at Fortius Sport and Health in Burnaby on Nov. 30.

The academy has scheduled a free day of basketball clinics and training at its first open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burnaby’s newest world-class training and sport science facility.

The allBALL academy runs basketball programs for elementary and high school players throughout the Lower Mainland and will be running hoop programs when it begins operations at Fortius in March of

next year.

Beginning in March, allBALL will be offering a full range of basketball programs, including camps, individual and group training, as well as Amateur Athletic Union travel teams for elementary and high school athletes.

The open house is open to boys and girls from grades 8 to 12. AllBALL will also be holding an elementary open house in the new year. Space is limited, so email early to info@allballbasketball.com. Please include name, school and grade level. tberridge@burnabynow.com

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with this coupon

This coupon offer expires Dec. 6, 2013.

Double Decker is 2 same size pizzas with up to 5 toppings & 2 dipping sauces.

PRODUCTION WAY

Nando’s Kingsway 4334 Kingsway, Burnaby 604-434-6220 nandos.ca

off our reg. price

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ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE GHOST?

Call us for Private Parties, Special Occasions and “Let us Take Care of the Work”

La OPEN 11am-9pm Sunday to Friday 4:30-10:00 pm on Saturday

232 6th Street, New Westminster 604.525.2611