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A wish come true More than 1,500 toys were collected for sick kids at Canuck Place and Children’s Hospital, continuing a holiday tradition started by a kindhearted six-year-old two years ago. The family of Keian Blundell, a young boy who lost his battle with leukemia early this year, was at the Burnaby RCMP Deer Lake detachment on Monday to pick up about 330 toys collected and donated by Mounties for Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive. Keian’s father Ryan, seen here with his two-year-old son Ryan and Const. Sam Bowen, said in total 1,511 toys were donated. “We’re absolutely floored,” he said. “I just wish Keian was here to see it. It’s our first year doing this without him, and I think it’s a good indicator that his spirit is still going strong with a lot of people.” The toys will be dispersed to different wards at Children’s Hospital to do as they wish with them, as well as to Canuck Place. – Cayley Dobie
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In Keian’s name: Ryan Blundell and two-year-old son Ryan, with Const. Sam Bowen, check out some of the toys donated by Mounties for Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive.
Car thieves return with a vengeance Car thieves are hard at work in Burnaby, contributing to a rise in the number of auto thefts, according to the most recent community police report by Burnaby RCMP. Not since before 2011 has the Burnaby RCMP reported such a spike in auto thefts as well as thefts from autos, Insp. Mike Labossiere told those present at the
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But the problem isn’t contained to Burnaby. “It’s not a Burnaby issue,” he said. “They are … taking cars from all over and dumping them in Burnaby or Surrey or Vancouver or Richmond.” Labossiere said police have been working hard to arrest the individuals responsible for this spike. He added that most of the thefts can be attributed to a small group of prolific offenders operating throughout the Lower Mainland.
Bait cars are also being used to catch these criminals and are proving especially effective during this busy holiday season, Labossiere said. “We’re actively deploying multiple bait cars every week, and in strategic locations too,” he said. With Christmas right around the corner, the Burnaby RCMP website is reminding shoppers to take extra precautions when out shopping and not to store purchases in their vehicles.
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Lighting up the night: The DuPlessis family home is lit up for Christmas again. Their display, at 8222 Burnlake Dr., is accepting donations for B.C. Children’s Hospital.
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u It wouldn’t be Christmas without the DuPlessis family home lit up for the holidays. This local family has been decorating their home in the Burnaby Lake area for years. This season, the DuPlessis have many new items, including a 14foot Santa on the roof, palm trees and some Charlie Brown characters. There are also eight-foot trees, animals and more. The DuPlessis home is at 8222 Burnlake Dr., and the display will be lit up until Jan. 6, from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. The family is collecting donations to the B.C. Children’s Hospital. The Sherwoods’ home Tina and Herb Sherwood have their home decked out until Sunday, Jan. 5. The Sherwoods are at 5951 Baffin Pl., and they are collecting donations for the Alzheimer’s Society. The Sherwoods are inviting visitors to take photos of themselves with the Grinch and Sam on
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Sparkling in the city: The Sherwoods are feeling the festive cheer, as seen in this whimsical home display at 5951 Baffin Pl. the sidewalk. The Hallidays’ home The Hallidays have strung more than 10,000 lights at 7720 Burgess St. Lights on the roof twinkle and change colour. There’s a Santa figure on the roof, eight deer, six Christmas trees that change in colour, two candy canes, many mini trees, a sparkling reef, and a blow up snoopy on a motorcycle. The Hallidays are collecting donations for the B.C. Children’s Hospital. Lights Page 10
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Tax mistake causes headache Cayley Dobie staff reporter
A Burnaby man who’s spent the better part of a year trying to rectify a mistake on his father’s income tax return says Canada Revenue Agency needs to get its act together. Arne Sorbo lives at the Swedish Assisted Living Residence in Burnaby. The 88-year-old has Parkinson’s disease and Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and when it came time to fill out his tax return in 2011, he mistakenly forgot to include a $6,000 pension he receives from Norway. Because of the mistake, which Sorbo’s son Michael also failed to catch before it was submitted, he received a bill from Canada Revenue Agency for $3,400 – nearly three years after the return
was sent to the agency. “That was a mistake and I understand we have to pay taxes on it. I said to them, though, the penalty seems high because it’s almost the same amount as the tax,” Michael said. But then another bill came in the mail, this time for about $8,000 due to a clerical error by Canada Revenue Agency. Somewhere along the return process, the agency listed Michael’s mother as under 65 years old, when in fact she is in her 80s, which resulted in additional charges. Money aside, Michael said the real issue in this situation is Canada Revenue Agency’s convoluted and inconsiderate way of doing business. “When I pointed out they had made an error, it was really annoying
because they didn’t fix it right away,” he said. There is a fairness provision, which allows people to request penalties and interest be waived in light of delay or error on the part of Canada Revenue Agency, financial hardship or inability to pay, civil disturbance, natural or human-made disaster, death, accident, serious illness or mental illness. “So I sent that in and they said, ‘Well, we’ll look at this in 15 months,’ but now they phoned me and they’re going to look at it right now because of the media attention,” Michael said. He shared his story on CBC earlier this month, and as he said, he was contacted by Canada Revenue
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Seeking change: Michael Sorbo, back, and his father Arne are unimpressed with the customer service they received from Canada Revenue Agency following a mistake made on Arne’s tax return in 2011. Michael says the agency is broken and changes are needed.
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est 15 per cent following a grueling peer Someone in our government must review process. think scientific researchers have had it But now scientists may need to find too good for too long. 50 per cent of their funding (and this How else to explain the murky new doesn’t include administration plan that sends lab coats to tap or overhead, traditionally paid dance for funding from the for by philanthropists) from private sector before they can Burnaby NOW some other source before the get on with their research? institute will pony up their Traditionally, hordes share. of hopeful scientists applied to the Essentially, this plan forces scientists Canadian Institutes of Health Research to be salespeople. for funding. Besides the fact that their energy Grants would be given to the bright-
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would be better spent over a microscope than cold-calling financial backers, we can’t help but wonder if ideas of great merit will be discarded simply because they aren’t marketed well. If you’ll forgive us for being flippant: Would you buy a used car from someone who looked like Albert Einstein? Science and the private sector have always collaborated and will continue to collaborate. However, this feels a bit like a poorly arranged marriage.
Financial empires have been built on products that are ruinous to our health and environment. Can we really expect those same empires to fund the research that may pinpoint the causes of disease or ecological degradation? In science, failure is said to be the greatest teacher. If that’s true, we should learn a lot from this new funding approach. – guest editorial from the North Shore News
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any years ago, when the somewhere between the ages earth was younger than of about five and nine years it is today and the naive (Virginia was eight): “Is there a Santa Claus?” innocence of Christmas was There are lots of stories not yet completely entombed told about how the normally within plasticized bar codes and curmudgeonly editor (aren’t overshadowed by Black Fridays, we all?) who received the letthere was a little girl whose ter almost tossed it in the garunderstanding of her place in bage, but the girl’s plaintive the universe was shaken to the tone somehow broke through core by a few simple words. his gruff exterior … The paradigm-shiftyadda yadda yadda... ing words, spoken by In fact, the editor someone who today Bob Groeneveld in question, Francis would be deemed her Church, almost cerBFF (because today, tainly saw in Virginia’s letter an in contrast to the magical time opportunity to wax philosophicto which I refer, initials have al at enough length to fill a hole become more expedient than of questionable importance near whole words), were something the bottom of the editorial page. to the effect of: “Santa Claus We’ve all been there, we ediisn’t real.” tors: someone says something, (Thankfully, that has not yet we read something, something devolved into SCIR – which, happens that sparks a thought truth be told, could as easthat becomes an idea that turns ily mean, “Slow chapters in into written words on a page reverse,” or perhaps, more profoundly, “Sudden change in rela- – sometimes clever, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes profound, tionship.”) sometimes, well … you know. But to get back to the story, This was just a knock-off Virginia’s search for the truth of piece … but it struck a chord the matter – for indeed, if you that has plucked at heartstrings haven’t guessed it by now, the ever since. little girl’s name was Virginia Church’s response to O’Hanlon – has become the stuff Virginia’s question, buried in of legend. the seventh slot on the New York Virginia wrote a letter to the Sun’s editorial page, has become most trusted source of informathe most republished editorial tion she knew: the newspaper. ever. In her letter, she asked a World-wide. question that eventually comes to plague every child, usually
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What’s this legal fight costing? Dear Editor:
Re: City hits pipeline legal roadblock, Burnaby NOW, Dec. 17. As the news continues to unfold, it appears only Mayor Corrigan and his minions feel they have a case against Kinder Morgan conducting its investigation. Personally, I hope someone files a request for information with the City and asks them how much this has already cost the Burnaby taxpayers for legal fees, RCMP overtime, what our liability is to Kinder Morgan for their costs, how many city employees have been taken from their work to deal with the matter (and the cost for them), plus how much an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada is going to
cost. It’s easy for tenured SFU professors to rant and outsiders to protest, but the taxpayers of Burnaby are being left holding the bag that has to be in the millions already. Bill Phelps, Burnaby
Time to move ahead with Site C Dear Editor:
Our parents and grandparents had the foresight to support the construction of a network of hydroelectric dams that now supply us with some of the cleanest, lowest cost electricity in the world. They electrified B.C. and positioned us nicely for the economic success we enjoy today. Site C Page 7
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Site C will help build B.C. continued from page 6
Now it’s time for our generation to add to that hydroelectric network and pay it forward by building the long planned Site C dam. Although Site C will not supply all of the electricity we’re going to need in the future, it will provide the new firm energy supply that will allow us to maximize
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Church didn’t dismiss Santa: he neither placated Virginia’s plea with stories of reindeer and toy factories at the North Pole, nor did he toss aside a child’s innocent view of St. Nick’s comforting place in a daunting world. He simply suggested that Santa Claus is a manifestation of the goodness and kindness that exists – more or less – in all of us. Every time we see a good deed or a happy out-
come, he suggested, we’re witnessing a bit of the reality that is Santa Claus. Look around you: look at the people volunteering at food banks, watch them arranging Christmas hampers and collecting toys for kids. That’s Santa holding open a door for a stooped senior. He’s the one over there, smiling at a stranger. He’s writing cheques for the Cancer Society or World Vision or any of a host of charities staffed by
more Santas doing their best to make the world a little more joyful. Toss a toonie into the Salvation Army kettle on the corner … there you go! Now you’re a part of Santa, too! There aren’t a lot of Virginias in the world these days; it’s just not as common a name as it used to be. But, oh! See all the Santas! Bob Groeneveld is the editor of the Langley Advance, a sister paper of the Burnaby NOW.
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Comment via BurnabyNOW.com I hammertime Without a reason is chicken sh**. Our whole democratic system in Canada is ass backwards since Harper became the supreme ruler and new age Stalin. Grow some balls, Judges, and give the people a reason. That’s what you get paid for if you didn’t already know. Comment via BurnabyNOW.com I Rene Ariens Perhaps, if all else fails, charges could be filed in the International Courts? (Since Kinder Morgan is owned by a nonCanadian owner) Comment via BurnabyNOW.com I 4388B I think the Mayor, the City Attorney and City Counsel have a responsibility to tell us Burnaby taxpayers what has been spent for legal costs in this farce, including how much has been spent in City employees time, outside lawyers, RCMP overtime, etc. Also, maybe they can tell us what we are going to be on the hook for as far as KM’s legal costs when the City loses. Comment via BurnabyNOW.com I TheTruth You should ask Stephen Harper that question because all of this is his fault. The city of Burnaby or any other metro vancouver city cannot just sit by while some pipeline company with no local mandate starts cutting down trees in a public park. Policing costs are because of protestors, the City of Burnaby cant stop protestors so cant avoid the policing costs. Seen as Harper has pushed this through in such a way as to guarantee protest at every turn perhaps he would be so kind as to foot the bill for this and all other costs related to pipeline protests because if he’d been democratic instead dictatorial things wouldnt have gone this way or at least not to this extent. Comment via BurnabyNOW.com I keithkcummings protecting democracy is not cheap when confronted with an oppressive foreign multi-billion dollar corporation that is fully supported by our federal government.
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RCMP seek witnesses in two November crashes Cayley Dobie staff reporter
Burnaby RCMP is looking for anyone who may have witnessed two separate collisions in November. On Nov. 3 at about 5:30 p.m. officers responded to a crash involving a cyclist
and a vehicle at Patterson Avenue and Castlewood Crescent. The cyclist suffered undisclosed injuries and was taken to hospital by emergency services, according to Burnaby RCMP. Before the ambulance arrived on scene, some witnesses reported seeing
another cyclist assist the injured cyclist. Police want to speak with the cyclist and any other witnesses who may have seen what happened before the collision. Less than two weeks later, Mounties were called to a vehicle crash at Imperial Street and Sperling Avenue
at about 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 16. According to police, one of the vehicles involved left the scene before Burnaby RCMP arrived, as did several witnesses.
Investigators want to speak with these people and are asking any witnesses, as well as the other driver to contact police. Anyone with information regarding either of
these incidents is asked to call 604-294-7922. Callers should ask for Const. Riley Dorais, and quote file number 51071 for the Nov. 3 collision or 53110 for the Nov. 16 incident.
Tax: Agency’s systems are ‘broken’ continued from page 5
Agency almost right away. But Michael doesn’t believe it should take speaking out on TV to get the agency’s attention. “The first thing that’s annoying is they didn’t get back to me,” he said. “When I worked at the securities commission for 17 years and got calls and emails, we had service standards.” What’s more, Canada Revenue Agency has closed its counter service at the Pender Street and King George Boulevard locations, so when Michael went to the office hoping to clear up the problems, there was no one available. “It seems to me they don’t really want to speak with you to resolve things. They want you to call the general number, and I did call the general number when I had problems in September and that didn’t work,” he said. Michael has been in contact with Canadians for Tax Fairness, and he’s also
received several emails from the office of Murray Rankin, the MP for Victoria and the NDP critic for national revenue and pensions, that said the minister was keen to raise the issue in the House of Commons. “(Canada Revenue Agency’s) systems are broken and I think they know about some of these but maybe because they’re such a big organization to change things is so hard,” Michael said. “That’s to me what the frustration is.” Thanks to the media attention, the Sorbo’s finances are finally being sorted out but Michael hopes the agency will start implementing some changes to improve its customer service. “This has come to somebody’s attention in Ottawa, and hopefully they can put pressure and just say, ‘Look (Canada Revenue Agency) your service standards need to be improved maybe you guys can start doing that?’” he added. twitter.com/cayleydobie
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SFU professor seeking Green nomination Jennifer Moreau staff reporter
One of the central figures in the Burnaby Mountain protests has announced she’s seeking the Green party nomination in the federal riding of Burnaby North-Seymour. Lynne Quarmby, a molecular biology and biochemistry professor at Burnaby’s SFU campus, was among the 126 arrested on Burnaby Mountain. Quarmby violated a court injunction prohibiting protesters from interfering with Kinder Morgan’s survey work for a proposed pipeline. “My experience in the protest against Kinder Morgan drove home the extent to which the Conservative Government of Canada under Stephen Harper has eroded our democracy,” Quarmby said in a media statement. “The Harper Conservatives have eviscerated environmental science in Canada, and they are undermining basic research with increasing requirements for industry partnerships. My passion for science is
needed in Ottawa.” The Greens will choose their candidate in late January. Federal Green party leader Elizabeth May is backing Quarmby’s run, and no one else has come forward yet. Quarmby lives in West Vancouver but is moving to the riding Jan. 1. Quarmby said she chose the Greens because they prioritize climate change and proportional representation. The newly formed Burnaby NorthSeymour riding includes a section of the North Shore and the Lynne Quarmby upper half of Burnaby- professor Douglas. The Liberals will be running Terry Beech, the Tories are running Mike Little, while the NDP has yet to nominate their candidate. twitter.com/JenniferMoreau
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Can you give Santa a hand? Business as Jennifer Moreau staff reporter
The Burnaby Christmas Bureau still needs donations in the last push before Dec. 25. Gifts for teens, seniors and moms are most needed, to ensure no one is left out for the holidays. The bureau provides local, lowincome families with gifts and food for the holidays. Parents can peruse the bureau’s toy room and pick out gifts for their children. Isolated seniors can also sign up for a Christmas hamper, full of presents and food. But Stephen D’Souza, executive director of Burnaby Community Services, said this year’s donations
are slightly down, and the bureau needs cash to help fill hampers for seniors, gift cards for teens and presents for moms. The teens like gift cards from places like Metropolis at Metrotown, electronics and clothing stores, and movie theatres, D’Souza explained. “At this point our stock at that level of items is really small,” D’Souza said. “But gift cards work for most teens, so that would be great.” The bureau is also seeking gifts for the moms who peruse the toy room, picking out presents for their child. The bureau has an area where they
can pick up something special for the house, either Christmas decorations, cutlery or candles, for example. The bureau accepts donations throughout the year, but anything given before Dec. 22 will be used this season. “The donations are pretty much where we want them to be. They are moderately behind, but they are coming in rather quickly now. (People) are just realizing it’s Christmas and they are staring to give,” D’Souza said. To donate, call the Burnaby Community Services at 604-299-5778 or go to www.burnabycommunity connections.com.
Lights: Check out the best displays in Burnaby continued from page 3
The Jacobonis’ home The Jacoboni family continues its annual tradition of decorating their North Burnaby home with thousands of holiday lights and brightly decorated trees, deer, snowmen, cartoon characters, and a winter play land theme. This year, the Jacobonis will be collecting donations on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. BrightStar Care Vancouver will match all donations. Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30 to 11 p.m. weekdays, 5 to 12 a.m. weekends. The Jacoboni home
is at 6728 Grant Pl. The Tallaricos’ home The Tallaricos have decorated their home with salvaged PVC pipe to create a festive feel. Their home is at 4466 Frances St. The Dubes’ home The Dubes have decorated their home with their annual collection of festive figures and sparkling lights. The Dubes have Santa sitting in chair out front, available for photos. There’s also a train on the roof and a snowman waving from
the chimney. The Dubes are at 4990 Belleville Ave. and they are collecting donations for Variety – the Children’s Charity. Other locations: Swing by 3736 Forest St. to see Santa riding a tractor and a nativity scene. The home also features inflatable figures and a walkway lined with candy canes. If you want to dazzle your retinas, stop by 950 Kensington Ave. The home there is covered with an impressive array of twinkling lights. –with files from The Province.
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A lone lightbulb hangs from the ceiling of a small room. The bloodstained walls are scrawled with messages of distress from previous victims. But it’s not a scene out of a horror movie – it’s Krakit, Burnaby’s only escape room game, and you have to get out before you meet the same fate. “Previously, there were people locked up in here that left clues behind,” said Buzz Comartin, who runs Krakit on North Road with his wife and in-laws. “It’s up to you and your team to solve the clues, riddles, find keys, open puzzles, to get out of the room. “You’ve just kind of got to tear the room apart.” With the popularity of escape room games on the rise, Comartin and his wife were inspired to design their own after trying one in Richmond. “We were like, ‘This is kind of cool,’ but
they were kind of hokey,” he said. “Their decorations were really out of the dollar store. “We thought, we’ve got better stuff at home.” The Comartins – who are big into Halloween – immediately started putting together ideas for their own escape game. Fast forward to mid-October, and they opened the 2,000-square-foot facility with several themed rooms. In Asylum, you’ve been wrongly committed to a mental hospital and need to get out before the doctor permanently sedates you. The butcher room pits you against the clock to get away before you end up on a meat hook, and Zombie Apocalypse has you searching for a remedy to the widespread zombie virus as hordes of the undead clamour at your door. It might seem like a hands-on version of a grisly, R-rated Hollywood slasher flick, but Comartin said it’s more PG-13. “We just had a bunch of 14-year-old girls do a birthday party through the butcher room and they had a blast,” he said. “It’s not overly gory, it’s just more of the ambience. “We get a lot of dates coming through – first dates, you see what somebody does under pressure. They get 45 minutes, and if the date sucks, you leave,” he added
with a laugh. The last room – which changes every few months – is based on Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and is aimed at the more family-oriented crowd. “The idea in here is that you need to find Santa Claus,” said Comartin. “Jack has stolen him and you need to find him and bring Christmas back.” Each room has a back story, which Comartin says is also part of the puzzle. Groups of two to six people are tasked with breaking out, which means cracking combination locks, solving math problems and acing tests to get out the door. If you get stuck, the room has two help lines – kind of like the phone-a-friend lifeline from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? – which page staff to provide some assistance. But don’t be discouraged if you don’t beat the game in time. It’s meant to be challenging, and Comartin pegged the overall success rate between 10 and 14 per cent. “It’s not easy,” he said, “but a lot of other escape rooms are closer to one or two per cent. “When we left (the room in Richmond), we thought, why do they make it so hard, that nobody wins?” That said, it’s not impossible to get out
of the rooms with time to spare. “Somebody just got the record in the Asylum with 11 minutes left on the clock,” said Comartin. “The average group has two locks left when their time is up. “The previous record was four minutes, so they crushed it.” Those who make it out in time get to have their photo taken with Krakit’s “Stanley Cup,” a brainless, severed zombie head named Stanley. But if you don’t make it out, Comartin said the staff at Krakit won’t kick you out without showing you the ending, unlike other escape rooms. “We’re one of the only places that show you a little bit more,” he said. “I’ll go in when people are working on a puzzle and say, ‘This is the answer. This is how close you were.’ “It’s friendlier than saying, ‘OK, you’re done.’” Comartin said he’s happy to offer something other than films, bowling and gambling as a form of nighttime entertainment. “The need is out there for entertainment, and we’re hopefully filling that.” Krakit is located at 4035 North Rd., south of Lougheed Town Centre and next to North Road Auto Repair. For more information, check krakit.ca.
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A few cold ones help Burnaby firefighters MOVERS & SHAKERS Jacob Zinn
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particular the B.C. Burn Fund,” said Steamworks president Walter Cosman. The label for Steamworks’s Heroica Ale features a firefighter rescuing Helen Arnold – Burnaby Heights’ swinging girl. “Heroica Red Ale is a tribute to firefighters and it is just another example of Steamworks’s understanding and commitment to serving their community, as all proceeds of this partnership will go to the Burn Fund,” said Jeff Clark, vice-president of Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society. Now, how about bringing back the Firewalker Smokey Porter and doing this again next year?
SportChek goes high-tech in city
Canada’s largest sporting goods retailer has made some big technological changes to its flagship Burnaby store. Last week, SportChek announced the installation of numerous tech pieces,
including a 23-foot LED monolith, more than 190 individual screens, interactive and gesture-enabled video walls and a custombuilt Vancouver Canucks broadcast studio for team interviews and in-store appearances. “Sport Chek is the established authority in sports and now we’re leading the industry in digitizing and revolutionizing the shopping experience in-store by bringing more first time innovations to Canada,” stated Chad McKinnon, chief operating officer of FGL Sports, SportChek’s parent company. The advancements at the 48,000-square-foot Burnaby store come after significant technological additions to SportChek locations in downtown Toronto and the West Edmonton Mall. Do you have an item for Movers & Shakers? Send ideas and suggestions to Jacob Zinn, jzinn@burnaby now.com. You can also find him on Twitter, @jacobzinn.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, Burnaby City Council has adopted the schedule of Council meetings, committee meetings and public hearings for 2015. Section 94(2)(a) and (b) of the Community Charter requires that public notice of the 2015 schedule of meetings be given. The schedule of 2015 Council meetings, committee meetings and public hearings is available on the City of Burnaby website www.burnaby.ca. Copies of the schedules are also available at the Office of the City Clerk, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC or by telephoning 604-294-7290. Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2
Dennis Back CITY CLERK
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today’sdrive 20 15 BMW X4
Your journey starts here.
SUV Versatility with the Look of a Coupe BY DAVID CHAO
BMW continues to introduce a new vehicle for every possible market segment, no matter how small the niche may be. Despite having numerous SUVs in its fleet already, BMW has decided it will attempt to take even a bigger slice of the “growing pie” by introducing the coupe-style X4. The X4 speaks to the customers who like the look of the X6 but want something a little smaller and more affordable. Also, these customers feel the X3 is a tad too traditional and mainstream. The new X4 fulfills both of those requirements. The X4 is an all-new vehicle for 2015. For those not familiar, BMW’s with an odd number in its name, 3, 5 and 7 Series are the more practical models. The even numbered vehicles, 2, 4 and 6 Series are the more sporty models.
Design
The new X4 is derived from the X3 but it sacrifices some practicality in the interest of style. BMW calls the X4 a “sports activity coupe” and it attempts to bridge a coupe and compact SUV. The most obvious difference between the X4 and the X3 is its sloping roofline, accented by sharp creases. This gives the X4 its own distinctive character. Also, while the X4 uses the X3’s architecture, it is longer and lower – this follows the recipe that BMW is using with the new 4 Series, which is carved out of the 3 Series. The styling of the X4 is the most controversial aspect of this new vehicle. Those not on board should know it follows a very successful formula BMW has used with the larger X6, and no one can deny the fact that the X4 stands out in the crowd.
sit 20mm lower and the rear bench has a more pronounced two-seat appearance to accentuate the look of the exterior.
The cabin of the X4 is remarkably similar to the X3, which means it has a stylish, somewhat conservative design - it would have been nice if this new car received an all-new interior.
The X4 can seat five passengers, however only four will be truly comfortable. The rear centre seat is really just a perch. The two outer seats don’t have a lot of head-room because of the sloping roof, but anyone under six-feet should be fine.
Performance
Much less controversial are the X4’s line-up of engines, because the X4 shares its engine lineup with others in the BMW range, including the 3 Series sedan, 4 Series and X3. Base model X4’s, the xDrive28i, comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline fourcylinder. It produces 240 hp and 258 ft-lbs of torque. This engine is superb, with plenty of pulling power and surprising amount of get-up-and-go. Stepping up to the xDrive35i increases both horsepower and torque to an even 300 each. This comes from a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six that is second to none in the industry. Smooth and gutsy, the 3.0-litre is one of the best engines in the world in terms of overall feel and balance of power vs. economy. BMW’s xDrive AWD system comes standard, obviously, along with an eight-speed automatic transmission. There are no other drivetrain or transmission options available at this time. BMW has made its name by building driver’s cars. Its SUVs, while sportier than many of its rivals, are understandably never as spirited as their cars. But the 2015 X4, still using X3 underpinnings, drives much more like a BMW car. It has the best electric power steering unit BMW has made yet. The lower ride height and retuned suspension give the X4 a different personality than the X3, though not as much as you think. It is a joy to drive on a twisty road and has four selectable driving modes – Sport+, Sport, Comfort and Eco Pro – allowing you to customize your driving experience. To make the X4 as fuel efficient as possible, it comes with BMW EFFICIENTDYNAMICS, which includes auto start/stop, low rolling-resistance tires, brakeenergy regeneration and a coasting function. This works in conjunction with the Eco Pro driving mode which changes the X4’s throttle response and gear shifts to further economy.
Environment
While the cabin of the X4 mostly resembles the X3, BMW has given it a few unique features to make it feel exclusive. The front passengers
The most concerning aspect for rear passengers would be the floor height. Knee-room is quite good, but because the seats were lowered to provide adequate headroom, passengers may feel like their knees are a bit high. As can be expected, the X4 has less cargo space than an X3. However, the rear seats are split 40/20/40 to make the space as versatile as possible. Accessing that space has been made easier thanks to the Smart Opener system which opens the tailgate by waving your foot under the rear bumper. The X4 comes with a good amount of standard technology features, including BMW’s iDrive with a 6.5-inch control display. This system can be upgraded to access the internet and have one of the best navigation systems on the market with Advanced Real Time Traffic Information. It is also available with many comforting safety options. These include Active Blind Spot Detection and a Lane Departure and Collision Warning system that gives a gentle vibration of the steering wheel to get your attention.
Features
The 2015 X4 has a starting price of $46,300. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, electric seats with driver memory, leather multi-function steering wheel, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, dynamic cruise control, run flat tires, and a sunroof. Additional features include heated rear seats, surround view, rearview camera, parking sensors, adaptive headlights, head-up display, dynamic damper control, and an M Sport Package. Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the xDrive28i are 11.8 city, 8.4 highway and 10.3 combined. The xDrive35i returns 12.5 city, 8.7 highway for 10.8 combined.
Thumbs Up
The X4 provides a nice combination of sports coupe design with the versatility of a crossover. The X4 has one of the best steering feel in its class.
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The X4’s styling is polarizing and its coupe-like proportions limits practicality. Rear visibility is quite poor.
The Bottom Line
The all-new BMW X4 is not an ordinary SUV and will please customers who want something unique and stylish.
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Nitrogen or air? Tires don’t care what’s in them Dear Car Talk: My questions involve the nitrogen-filled tires on my 2011 Subaru Outback. These were on the car when I bought it, and I was assured that they had advantages over air-filled tires. My husband and I are snowbirds, and recently, just before leaving for Florida, I had a flat tire. This brought questions to mind, since not all garages are equipped with nitrogen: (1) Is it OK to drive a car with one air-filled tire and three nitrogen-filled tires, as suggested by the fellow who changed the tire? (2) Can existing nitrogen-filled tires be refilled with air? (3) Would it be more practical to just bite the bullet and buy four new air-filled tires? (I dread the expense!) My main concern is driving between North and South on the interstates and getting a flat, in the middle of nowhere, and not having access to a nitrogen supply. – Clem Great questions, Clem. And the answer, as my brother would have said, is: fuggedaboutit. I think the nitrogenfilled-tire thing is a scam. The argument they make is that the nitrogen doesn’t contain oxygen, like normal air does. That’s said to give you several advantages if you put it in your tires: They say the oxygen in the air degrades the rubber more than nitrogen does. They say nitrogen molecules are slightly larger than oxygen molecules in the air, so it’s less likely to leak through the rubber. They say if you use pure nitrogen from
a tank, there’s no water vapor in it, like there is in the air we breathe. Water vapor can affect pressure variation when the tires heat up, and can cause corrosion. And then some salesmen have claimed that if you have an accident and there’s a fire, if your tires explode there won’t be additional oxygen to further fuel the flames. Every one of these arguments has an iota of truth. But they’re all completely overblown. And in my opinion, it’s a total waste of money to put nitrogen in your tires. First of all, air is already 80 percent nitrogen. So even if you go to the gas station and fill your tires at the ding-ding pump, you’re getting mostly nitrogen anyway. Second, even if nitrogen limits the degradation of the rubber, your nitrogenfilled tires are still exposed to air on the outside of the tires! And once the outsides of the tires degrade, you have to replace them. Third, nitrogen molecules are slightly larger than oxygen molecules, but it’s not like we’re having an epidemic of air seeping through rubber tires in this country. Tires in good condition don’t leak. Fourth, a small variation in tire pressure while driving is normal. Pressure increases as the tires heat up. If you’re driving a race car at 200 mph, half a pound of tire pressure might make a difference, but you and I will never notice it. Fifth, before you spend a lot of money preventing water vapor in the air inside your tires from hastening the corrosion of your wheels, remember that the other 99.5 percent of your car is always
exposed to air -- and water vapor. And finally, if your car is already on fire, to the point that it causes your tires to heat up and explode, a slightly brighter flame around the wheel wells will be the least of
your worries. So to answer your specific questions: It’s fine to drive a car with three tires filled with nitrogen and one tire filled with air (80 percent nitrogen); it makes no difference, whatsoever. Existing nitrogen-filled
tires can be refilled with air at any time, to any degree. The tires don’t care what’s in them. And no, it would not be practical to buy four new, air-filled tires. Your tires are fine, and there’s no need to replace them just
to change what they’re filled with. As they need air, fill them with air from any convenient gas station. And over time, try to forget that you ever heard the word “nitrogen.” Good luck, Clem.
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Non-toy Christmas gifts for Burnaby kids FAMILY TIES
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Julie MacLellan
t’s an inevitable fact that most kids’ Christmas wish-lists – and, as a consequence, parents’ Christmas gift-buying – will lean heavily towards toys. But, much as I’m as fond of the latest toy craze as the next person (yes, I confess, I bought my wee bean an Anna doll from Frozen), I also think it’s important to offer our kids some gifts that aren’t made by Fisher Price or Disney. Which is to say: non-toy gifts. I put out a call on Twitter for non-toy gift ideas, and I got a bunch of great suggestions from parents. Here, thanks to that chat and my own brainstorming, are a few ideas – with an emphasis on things available right here in our own backyard. ! Take them to the theatre: Why give a “thing” when you can give an experience? I’m sure there’s not a kid out there
who wouldn’t value an afternoon or an evening out with mom or dad (or grandma, grandpa, aunt or uncle, as the case may be). And you don’t have to look far afield to find some good ideas: Royal City Musical Theatre (www. royalcitymusical theatre.com) is selling tickets for its spring production of My Fair Lady at Massey Theatre, and Align Entertainment (www.align entertainment.ca) is selling tickets for its February production of The Addams Family musical at Michael J. Fox Theatre. ! Get musical: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (www.vancou versymphony.ca) offers a Tiny Tots concert series for the wee ones, and a Kids’ Koncerts series for the four- to 11-year-old crowd. A subscription to one offers a great way to expose them to classical music from an early age. ! Keep them active: Burnaby’s parks and recreation department offers a host of sports and activities, with programs, lessons and drop-in sessions for fitness, swimming, skating and much more. Why not buy a course or pay for the cost of a series
of drop-in sessions? Check out www.burnaby.ca. ! Get them involved: Whatever your child’s interest, there’s sure to be a school or a program of interest to them. So why not sign them up for a course of dance lessons, music classes, soccer, swim lessons, art classes or more? ! Get them cooking: Anyone who’s watched too many episodes of Master Chef Junior (guilty as charged) knows young kids can cook up a storm if given a chance. So why not let yours try? Invest in some cooking or baking equipment for them, or sign them up for a cooking class. Check out local city parks and rec offerings (www.burnaby.ca), or see what’s on offer at some of your favourite local businesses. One idea: check out Posh Pantry in Burnaby Heights (www.poshpantry .ca) – they have classes throughout the year, and I just spotted a Kids’ Cooks three-day baking series (Dec. 29 to 31). ! Get eating: Restaurants of all kinds offer gift certificates and gift cards, so why not tuck one into your child’s stocking? Let them have “date night”
with mom or dad (or a favourite aunt or grandparent) and be in charge of the cheque. As a bonus, it gets you spending more time together. ! Give them the gift of adventure: Buy them some new gear to take part in an outdoor adventure – from hiking boots and camping gear to fishing equipment to skis and snowshoes, the possibilities are endless. Then, follow through by taking them out to enjoy the equipment – and the time with you while you’re at it. ! Make a donation to charity: Kids can understand the concept of giving pretty early on – so why not introduce charitable giving into your Christmas? You can look close to home (think about the Burnaby Christmas Bureau) or farther afield – international organizations like World Vision and Plan Canada have Christmas gift catalogues. Or, why not “adopt” some wildlife through an organization like the Vancouver Aquarium (www.vanaqua. org). The possibilities are endless – pick a cause that speaks to your child’s interests and passions, and you can get involved in it
together. ! Get them a magazine subscription: There are all kinds of kid-friendly publications out there, but the one that’s earned the most votes from parents I know is the Owl family (www.owlkids.com) – Owl, Chickadee and Chirp, depending on the age of the kid in question. ! Get them reading: Books, books, books. Brand-new or secondhand, books make awesome gifts. If you don’t know what books they’ll like or what they already own, gift cards to bookstores work as stocking stuffers, too. ! Give them a night at the movies: What kid doesn’t like the chance to go to the movies? For local audiences, there’s the Silver City Cineplex at Metropolis at Metrotown. Get a gift card that will allow the kids to pick their own show and their own snacks, and take a friend. ! Get arty: Put together your own collection of art and craft supplies and package it all up in a nice Rubbermaid-style bin for easy storage, and you can provide hours of amusement for any kid. The possibilities are end-
less: paints, papers, glitter, stickers, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, gems, beads, craft sticks, pom poms, craft glue, and on and on and on. And hey, while you’re at it, throw in an easel and a smock for the budding Rembrandt in your house. ! Get handy: If you happen to be good with your own hands, then why not make a special gift for the kids? Handmade pyjamas and slippers, a handknitted hat or scarf, or a homemade rag doll will be all the more special to kids than the store-bought equivalent. (This from a woman who still has a 35year-old homemade doll in a place of pride on her shelf; trust me, these presents last!) Well, there you have it: 13 ideas for kids’ presents, and not a toy in sight. Why not try out one of these ideas this year? And, if you have an idea of your own, be sure to let me know – email me at jmac lellan@burnabynow.com, or find me on Twitter, @juliemaclellan, to share your ideas. You can find an extended version of this column – with more ideas – online at www. burnabynow.com.
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It is the festive season - the season of goodwill and reflection alongside the busy schedule of reaching out to family and friends. It is also a time when we can have the pleasure of sharing a little extra time with our pets or companion animals. After all, they have been there for us throughout the year, in tough times and in good times. And they will be by our sides during the coming year as well.
So what is the perfect gift for our pet during this giftgiving time of year? I have always had a tough time bringing gifts home for my cat and dog. Dogs crave company and that is all they look forward to while cats take all your efforts for granted! After all cats are the real home-owners! It is such traits in our pets that help us select the ideal gift or treat for our pets. Sweaters for the cold days, some designer bling (neck collars, leashes etc), their favorite treat, or a day devoted to spoiling them are just some of the options. Every pet is different as every person is, and knowing what would be best for the individual pet is the key to pet gift-giving. What we can surely count on is that such a gesture will be much appreciated. Please enjoy this festive season with your pets - but remember to enjoy responsibly:
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Amaze with stuffing
A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS French flair:
Isabelle and Ross Spence of Chez Mémé share cookies and vin chaud with family at Christmas.
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Confit turkey and mushroom stuffing with toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries and fresh herbs
Cookies and vin chaud Two family favourites from Chez Mémé Baguette Bistro This is one of my favourite Christmas cookies that my mom makes every year. I started to cook helping my mom with the Christmas baking. – Isabelle Spence, co-owner of Chez Mémé Baguette Bistro in Burnaby Heights Walnut Crescent Cookies 1 cup soft butter 1 cup icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cup flour 1 cup chopped walnuts Bake at 350 degrees on cookie sheet Cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, flour and nuts then mix
Stuffing was always the dish I looked forward to the most at Christmas dinners. My grandfather was a chef, and my mother was a great cook, and they both made amazing stuffing. So when I became a chef and started doing the family dinners, I had to come up with a recipe that was as good as, if not better than, theirs. This recipe has been a hit and is now my go-to stuffing recipe. Enjoy! – Mike Genest, executive chef at the Hart House Restaurant on Deer Lake.
Vin Chaud This is a drink that always reminds us of winter in the French Alps. – Isabelle Spence
Stuffing 1 loaf of brioche, diced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 turkey leg and thigh 1 litre duck fat 5 pc celery, diced 1/2 inch 2 carrots diced 1/2 inch 1 onion diced 1/inch 250 grams of hedgehog mushrooms 5 cloves minced garlic 50 g picked thyme 50 g chopped sage 50 g chopped chives 150 g chopped toasted hazelnuts 150 g dried cranberries 1 L chicken or turkey stock
1.5 litres of red wine 100 grams sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves Pinch of nutmeg 2 star anise Put everything in a pot and slowly bring to boil. Strain and serve.
Method Start with the turkey confit. Melt down the duck fat. Season the turkey with salt and pepper and pan sear the turkey until golden brown. Put the turkey in the pot and cover with melted duck fat. Cook for two to three hours at 300 F until the meat is falling off the
for one minute. Shape dough into crescent moons 1/4 inch thick by 2 inches long. Bake for 15 mins or until lightly golden brown. Cool for five minutes, then roll in remaining icing sugar.
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Holiday food ideas
A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS
Dutch treat Dutch pancakes, from Jack Kuyer, Valley Bakery
final batter should be thin and runny. You can store the batter overnight in a fridge using a container with a lid to prevent crusting. To fry the pancakes, I like to use a cast iron skillet with a medium high stove temperature. Coat the bottom of the pan with oil and swill about. Put a ladle of batter into the pan. Use minimal quantity so that the batter will flow to just cover the entire bottom of the pan. Tip and roll the pan so it spreads freely. When the top is dry you flip the pancake and the bottom should be a golden brown colour where the batter is in contact with the pan. If the colour is too dark then cook for less time or reduce the stove temperature. If the colour takes too long and the pancakes feel stiff when you lift them out of the pan, then the cooking is too slow and the temperature should be increased. It’s easy it’s fun, enjoy. If you don’t eat them all, they will store by sprinkling the top with sugar and lemon juice for the next day as another perfect cold break-
This is a recipe for the famous Dutch pancakes everyone enjoys. They are thicker than the French crepe but just as versatile. You can roll them with fresh fruit or fruit fillings. You can serve them with creams and custards. You can accent them with your favourite liqueur. A perfect breakfast, but in Holland they are eaten as a dinner as well. In a few minutes you could be enjoying these. They are so easy. Dutch Pancakes Recipe makes eight, eightinch pancakes. 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tbsp fine granulated sugar 1/4 tsp of salt 2 whole large eggs 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cups of milk Vanilla extract to taste Mix all dry ingredients together and then add half of the wet ingredients. Mix until lumps are gone, then add remaining liquids. The
We started our Taste of Christmas section in the Dec. 17 edition of the NOW – featuring recipes from some of the top chefs and foodies in the city. We continue this edition with offerings that include both sweet and savoury delights – perfect for entertaining over the holidays and beyond. You can check out all the recipes online at www. burnabynow.com.
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Tradition: Jack Kuyer at Valley Bakery likes to make
Dutch pancakes at Christmas. They are thicker than a crepe, but thinner than traditional pancakes. fast. The lemon juice is optional. Note: If you use a no-stick pan, it works well, but some
flavour is lost. Use little if any oil on the pan as the oil will cause the batter to slide rather than spread.
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Christmas Trees Natural Christmas Trees:
• Before buying a tree test for freshness by tapping the base of the tree on the ground or pulling lightly on a limb. If many needles fall off or needles can be easily pulled off, the tree is too dry. • Keep your tree as fresh as possible by placing the stump of the tree in a bucket of water outdoors until you are ready to decorate. Before setting up the tree inside the house, trim two inches off the stem diagonally so it can absorb water. Mount the tree securely in a large, wide-based reservoir stand and add water each day to ensure the tree is well watered. • Choose a suitable location for your tree, ensuring that it is well away from heating sources and clear of all exits. • Christmas trees start about 250 fires annually according to the National Fire Protection Association. • For safety’s sake stand your tree away from fireplaces, radiators and heaters. Make sure the tree does not block hallways or doorways.
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Yummy:
Cookies are a classic
The Karass family at Sfinaki Greek Taverna uses this tzatziki recipe passed down from their Greek grandmother. Tzatziki goes with anything – pita bread, meat and roasted potatoes.
Shortbread cookies from Scott Jaeger, The Pear Tree
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Enjoy a Greek tradition At Sfinaki, it’s all about our homemade recipes. We feel so fortunate to be both merchants and residents of the Heights – it’s like our customers are eating right from our own kitchen and not just our business. Being Greek, Christmas is like every day – all about the food. Just as important as the food is what you dip it into. “Vouta” means “to dip.” Vouta, to us, is the beginning, the middle and the end of each meal, and one of our most popular dips is tzatziki. Our grandmother Niki passed this recipe onto our mom Panayota, and now we’ve inherited it! It’s a neverfail, which leaves you hoping that the bread supply will never end so you can “vouta.” Traditionally, it’s the pita bread you dunk into tzatziki, but at Christmas
there are no rules – potatoes, chicken, kalamari – it’s all fair game, and a refreshing condiment to almost anything! Happy “vouta” and Merry Christmas from all of us at Sfinaki Greek Taverna! – from Bia and Eva Karass, secretary and president of Sfinaki Greek Taverna in Burnaby Heights. Tzatziki Recipe 16 oz plain Greek yogurt 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely grated pinch of salt 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp red wine vinegar 5 to 6 mint leaves, finely minced fresh dill and parsley
I am going to go with Stephanie’s great grandmother’s shortbread recipe. To me I just love it; it’s Christmas. Whenever we go over to my wife’s parents’ house, it’s the shortbread that’s just a very familystyle recipe. For me, working through Christmas, it’s always about the restaurant, it’s very polished, what we do. I enjoy family-cooked style at Christmas. – Scott Jaeger, chef at the Pear Tree in Burnaby Heights. 1 lb butter 1 cup berry sugar 4 cups of flour Knead all ingredients until dough forms crack, press into cookie sheet. Cut into squares, bake at 350 F until light brown.
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A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS Just like mom’s:
Cioffi’s Cioffi brothers Sergio and Reno with their mom’s eggplant parmigiana, an Italian classic. Jennifer Gauthier/ burnaby now
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Share an Italian classic for holiday entertaining Mamma Cioffi’s Eggplant Parmigiana from Sergio and Reno Cioffi of Cioffi’s Slice two large eggplants lengthwise. Brush the eggplant with olive oil and grill at 400 degrees for approximately 10 minutes until slightly softened. Slice thin, large strips of mozzarella (large enough to cover each slice of eggplant). Next make a batter by beating approximately 4 eggs with about 4 Tbsp of flour or more, making sure that the batter is still very watery. Take two pieces of eggplant strips and
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28 Point streak continues 29 Putting up big numbers 29 West out of Challenge SECTION COORDINATOR Tom Berridge, 604-444-3022 • tberridge@burnabynow.com
Academy on double-digit win streak Tom Berridge sports editor
The second-year Burnaby Winter Club Hockey Academy is threatening to make the elite 15s midget division a runaway. The Burnaby Central Secondary School team upped its winning streak to 19 consecutive games following a 6-1 victory over Kelowna-based Pursuit of Excellence at the winter club on Sunday. Ben Poisson led the home team with two goals and a single assist, while defenceman Mack Gray chipped in with a goal and two helpers. Logan Bromhead, Liam Evenson and Evan Walls also scored. Zackery Myrowich chalked up his 12th straight win in goal, with 23 saves in the game. The win improved the winter club’s record to 19-2-0, 16 points better than second-place Yale Hockey Academy from Abbotsford. Burnaby opened with a 4-3 come-from-behind win over Delta on Dec. 12. Walls tallied the gamewinning goal with his second of the game and just two seconds left in regulation time. Trailing 3-2 into the third period, Evenson tied the contest with his 10th goal of the season. Myrowich made 25 saves for the win, while Delta keeper Tyler McLennan stopped 47 winter club shots. Nathan Pelletier also scored for Burnaby.
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19 in a row: Ben Poisson scores a goal for the Burnaby Winter Club Hockey Academy in a 6-1 win over the Pursuit of Excellence in a midget elite 15s hockey game on Sunday.
On Saturday, the winter club academy defeated the winless Pacific Coast academy from Victoria 6-3 in a morning matchup and Edge School for Athletes from Calgary 3-2 later in the day. Bromhead was in on all three Burnaby goals in the win over Edge, scoring twice, including the gamewinner, while setting up Walls for the academy’s first goal of the game. In the earlier game, Jonathan Stein, Nolan Welsh, Colten Gerlib, Emilio Salas, Bromhead and Walls all scored, while
Myrowich had 29 stops in goal. Kolby Matthews and Myrowich top the division-leading goalies. Matthews is 7-1, with a leaguebest two shutouts, a 1.88 goals against average and a 0.936 save percentage. Myrowich is currently averaging two goals per game and sports a 0.925 save percentage. Ethan de Jong and Walls lead all goal scorers with 17 and 16 markers, respectively. De Jong is second in scoring with 31 total
points, one point behind overall leader Parmjot Dhaliwal of Yale. Walls is third overall with 29 points. For A n g u s more Crookshank, photos, Bromhead andscan Poisson are also with among the league’s Layar top-10 scorers for the Burnaby academy. “We got a lot of skill and a lot of forwards who can score,” said elite 15s head coach Leland Mack. “In our first year, we learned some things along the way – the school, scheduling, planning for the season,
the little things. (This season) as far as the program goes, we had everything ready to go.” Leland enjoys the development model the academy offers – more time on the ice for skill development during the days, while allowing for better time management for school work in the evenings. But keeping the winning streak going into the new year is not Mack’s sole focus. “I love winning, but some adversity is a good thing,” he said.
Wrestler awarded junior world gold medal Amar Dhesi was awarded a junior world championship gold medal after defending freestyle champion Geno Petriashvili of Georgia was disqualified following a failed drug test. Dhesi, who lost to Petriashvili in the junior world final in Zagreb, Croatia in August, was recently awarded the gold medal. The Burnaby Central high school grad and pre-season All-American at Oregon State University becomes one of just a few Canadian wrestlers to have been named a world champion. Gia Sissaouri was the last Canadian male to win a senior world championship title in men’s freestyle in 2001. Alfred Wurr won an espoir world championships men’s freestyle title in 1989. “This news results in Canada winning its first male junior world wrestling in 25 years,”
said Wrestling Canada Lutte executive director Tamara Medwidsky in a press release. “Wrestling Canada Lutte celebrates this news and congratulates Amar and his coaches for their hard work and preparation.” Dhesi had won three consecutive matches leading up to the world chamFor a video, pionship final, including a come-fromscan behind 7-6 decision in the final minute with against American rival Adam Coon of Layar Michigan in the semifinal. The world championship title follows Dhesi’s gold-medal performance at the 2014 Junior Pan Am championship in Toronto in June. The good news comes following a knee injury to Dhesi in an exhibition match with Tyrell Fortune last month that will force the Canadian to sit out his sophomore season at Oregon State as a redshirt.
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No. 1: Amar Dhesi was recently awarded the junior world gold medal.
A “We hate-to-lose” attitude helped Burnaby South pull out a opening night comeback win at the annual Rod Thomson memorial basketball tournament. Tyus Batiste, who struggled all game with his shooting rhythm, scored 19 of his 26 points in the final quarter to help pace the Burnaby South Rebels to an 83-78 victory over Sir Winston Churchill on Wednesday. After a game of nip-andtuck in the opening half, the No. 6-ranked Bulldogs outscored the host Rebels 22-10 in the third quarter to enter the final stanza with an eight-point lead on the current provincial No. 1 South team. But it was then that Batiste found his groove, nailing eight straight points to tie the score, including back-to-back threes, and swing the momentum in South’s favour. “We were down and we don’t like losing,” said Batiste, who also garnered nine rebounds and six steals in the entertaining contest. “We put it into the next gear and got her going.” Player of the game Jermaine Haley, a concensus four-star prospect, was in a different gear all game long for the Rebels. The 6-7 South point guard led all scorers with an awe-inspiring doubledouble, potting 34 points, including 19 in the opening half, while hauling down 15 rebounds and adding two steals and two assists Post Nic Trninic also registered a workmanlike double for the Rebels with 12 points and 11 boards. The Rod Thomson tournament wraps on Friday with South taking on Panorama Ridge at 3:30 p.m. and Churchill facing Yale in the later game. “It’s a great feeling being No. 1. … It’s a confidence booster, but it means we have to work hard to keep it,” said Batiste. “I hope we can keep it.”
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HOCKEY
Steelers continue point streak Tom Berridge
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Jackson Waniek factored in on all three Grandview Steelers’ goals to help stretch the team’s consecutive point streak to six games. Waniek scored a pair of first-period goals, while also assisting on Timothy Chow’s eventual game-winner in the third period in Grandview’s 3-2 victory over the Ridge Meadows Flames at the Burnaby Winter Club on Sunday. Cole McInnes registered the win in goal with 26 saves. The win improved the Junior B Steelers’ record to 13-12-0-3 in the Pacific Junior Hockey League. Earlier in the week, Grandview stole a point from the Mission City Outlaws following a 5-4 overtime loss at the Mission
Leisure Centre on Dec. 13. Grandview held period leads of 2-1 and 3-2, and was up 4-2 early in the final period on recent acquisition Quinn Thompson’s first goal of the season. Sean Norbury was a game star for the Steelers, scoring two goals and assisting on Thompson’s debut tally. But Mission City came back to tie the contest, including a goal by Bryce Pisiak in the final half minute of the third period that sent the game into extra time. Pisiak also tallied the game-winner at 3:41 of the first OT session. Nicholas Anderson took the loss despite making 33 saves in goal for Grandview. The Steelers will close out the 2014 schedule on Sunday at the Burnaby Winter Club against the Langley Knights. Puck drops at 4 p.m. Twitter @ThomasBerridge
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Shadowing: The Burnaby Minor C4 atom team, in white, hosted the Arbutus Club in a Presidents League game at the Kensington Arena last Sunday.
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Forward on par for stellar WHL hockey season Adam Helewka helped spark a three-goal third period in the Spokane Chiefs’ 4-3 come-frombehind win over the Portland Winterhawks in Western Hockey League action on Dec. 12. The Burnaby product tied the game with his 15th goal of the season following an earlier assist on game star Kailer Yamamoto’s first of two in the final frame. The third-year Spokane forward is on par to post a 70-plus point season after tallying 23 goals and 50 points in his sophomore season last year. Helewka currently leads the Chiefs in scoring with 16 goals and 19 assists, 20th-best in the major
junior league.
Fifth at GP final
Madeline Edwards and ZhaoKai Pang of Burnaby placed fifth in the junior ice dance at the International Skating Union Grand Prix of figure skating final in Barcelona, Spain. Edwards and Pang were fifth after both the short and free programs, finishing with a combined score of 122.39, well below the pair’s 139.65 personal best, achieved at the 2014 world junior championships, where they finished in third place.
Bye, bye No. 1
Joey LaLeggia of Burnaby scored a goal to
help lead the 11th-ranked University of Denver Pioneers to a 4-1 victory over the No. 1 University of North Dakota in NCAA Division I hockey on Dec. 12. The senior defenceman tallied his team-leading sixth goal of the year on a wrist shot to make the score 3-1 in the third period.
Padding lead
Tyler Morley of Burnaby scored a goal and an assist in the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ 4-0 win over Alabama Huntsville in NCAA Div. I Western Collegiate hockey association action on Friday. Morley leads the Nanooks in overall scoring with six goals and 12 assists.
West out of junior A Challenge Marcus Vela of Burnaby garnered two assists for Canada West in a 4-2 loss to Canada East in a quarter-final matchup at the World Junior A Challenge in Kindersley, Sask. on Wednesday. Vela helped out on West’s game-opening goal by Rhett Gardner. The Burnaby Minor product also set up former Burnaby Winter Club defenceman Dante Fabbro for the game-tying counter in the second period. The defeat means Canada West can finish no better than fifth place at this year’s World Challenge.
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