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Longtime tenant says changes will hurt seniors and people with disabilities Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

Seniors and people with disabilities in a south Burnaby housing co-op have been warned of upcoming changes that will either increase their rent or force them to move out. Tenants at Cariboo Heights Housing Coop received notice Jan. 5 that any singles or couples living in a two-bedroom suite will have to downsize to a one-bedroom to free up space for families. If the tenants wish to stay, they’ll have to pay more each month, and if they can’t afford the increase, they’ll have to leave. That has residents like Kay McDonald, a retired senior who lives alone, worried for herself and her neighbours. “It came as a shock to all of us this was happening,” McDonald said. “A lot of this is affecting seniors who are on a limited income, who have been here since the place was built. It’s not fair.” The changes take effect April 1. The new rules only apply to single tenants or couples, assuming they can share a bedroom. The problem at Cariboo Heights is there are no one-bedroom suites in the complex, so singles and couples would have to leave if they can’t Co-op Page 4

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Concerned: Kay McDonald is concerned about a B.C. Housing policy that will force single tenants out of their two-bedroom suites if they can’t afford a rent increase.

‘I’M MAD AS HELL. IT’S BRUTAL, BUT WE WILL EXAMINE THE DECISION ... WE WILL BE APPEALING IT’: DUTTON

Protester loses case against Kinder Morgan Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has turned down a Burnaby man’s request to have Kinder Morgan’s multimillion-dollar civil suit against him thrown out

of court. Alan Dutton, an active member of Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion, said he was “mad as hell” about the decision. “How are people going to demonstrate? How are they

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going to exercise their Charter rights in this country?” Dutton told the NOW. The judge deferred the decision on costs, meaning Dutton could be on the hook for legal fees. Dutton said the judge did this to prevent him from pursu-

ing any further legal action. “It’s brutal, but we will examine the decision and see if there are grounds for appeal. If there are grounds for appeal, we will be appealing it for sure.” Dutton was one of five protesters named in the civil suit

Kinder Morgan brought forward while seeking an injunction against anti-pipeline protesters on Burnaby Mountain. The company alleged the protesters, in general, committed various Dutton Page 3

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The Burnaby Board of Trade has expressed concerns over earthquake preparedness, financial benefits, routing and liability related to the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. In a report released Wednesday, the BBOT laid out the results of its extensive ninemonth review of the project. The report was compiled by a task force made up of BBOT directors, who met with 10 groups with a vested interest in the project – whether for or against – including Kinder Morgan Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the City of Burnaby. “We felt we had a responsibility to our members to review the proposed expansion and the implications for Burnaby,” said board president and CEO Paul Holden, noting the task force’s analysis of the project’s social, economic and environmental impacts. “We decided to put a task force together to meet with a number of groups that we felt would best inform us in terms of all aspects of the project.” The report outlines the balance between the business interests of the community and the environmental impact of the expansion. While the board supports sustainable energy initia-

tives, it recognizes Canada’s reliance on oil as Mountain. But revenue from the sale of oil an energy source and commodity, and notes would largely bypass Burnaby and go straight that Canadian oil producers have lost money to the governments of Canada and Alberta, due to limited transportation options. illustrating a lack of equitable distribution, On the business side, the report notes that according to the report. as few as 50 direct jobs would be created for Environmentally, the project’s potential the project, but following its construction, impact on the city raised more issues in the approximately 3,000 full-time, long-term jobs report. The board acknowledged that the would be created indirectly across the prov- expansion is, for the most part, a new route ince. rather than a twinning. It questioned the However, the increased tax revenue gen- pipeline’s ability to withstand a “credible” erated by the expansion over two decades worst-case scenario earthquake. – while substantial to the Noting that the initial federal ($2.1 billion) and propipeline was installed while vincial ($1 billion) governBurnaby was a much more ments – would not benefit rural municipality, the board the city enough to outweigh highlighted the city’s growth the dangers, said Holden. and densification since then “We looked at the ecoand the appropriateness of nomic benefit through the IN BURNABY maintaining the Westridge increase in tax that was being Terminal in such an urban generated, and we looked at setting, particularly with the the potential increase in jobs that would be increase of monthly oil tanker traffic from five created by the project,” he said. “But when ships to 34. you balance that out with … our areas of conRegarding environmental safety, the board cern, we didn’t really feel that the economic fears an oil spill could cause damage beyond benefits to Burnaby were equivalent to per- the $1.6 billion maximum payout from varihaps the risk that was being taken.” ous funds and available insurance for cleanup Burnaby stands to receive an additional to the “responsible party.” While the federal $6.2 million per year in taxes, nearly double government has passed measures to allow for what the city currently receives from Trans Kinder Morgan Page 8

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Dutton: Despite decision, he says he would do it again continued from page 1 “I always argued through BROKE that illegal acts, including trespassing and we had to go to the mountain to protest in assault. The other four protesters are will- a peaceful, lawful manner. Simply because ing to settle with Kinder Morgan. Dutton, I was present on the mountain was sufhowever, refused to settle and fought the ficient evidence for a civil suit, and the company in court, arguing the suit should continuance of a civil suit. It’s shocking what corporations can do in this country be thrown out. and not have it considered a Dutton is also calling for SLAPP suit,” he said. the reinstatement of anti- MORE ON THIS STORY Despite the decision, SLAPP suit legislation in B.C., which he says will pre! Our view: What does this Dutton said he would do it again. vent multinational corporadecision mean? page 6 “The issue is freedom tions from abusing the court ! For more stories and letters on the pipeline and democracy, the issue is system to silence protesters. in Burnaby, go to www. about bringing attention to (SLAPP stands for strategic burnabynow.com the kinds of law that are lawsuit against public parbeing used to suppress freeticipation, and the suits are dom of expression and demmeant to intimidate opponents while forcing them to spend money onstration, and the laws have to change,” Dutton said. “We need anti-SLAPP legislaon legal fees.) As Dutton tells it, he never committed tion in B.C.” The NOW reached out to Kinder Morgan any of the acts outlined in the civil suit, but he was named because he is the public face for comment, but no one was available at of BROKE. Dutton said he didn’t do these presstime for comments. Keep checking the Burnaby NOW website for updates. illegal acts nor did he condone them.

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Co-op: B.C. Housing ‘willing to be flexible’ on enforcement continued from page 1 members in provincially subsiafford the increase. Many are dized units are living in homes on limited incomes and already that are larger than required to receive rental subsidies from B.C. meet their needs. Last April, B.C. Housing. Housing asked co-ops that receive McDonald is on a fixed income provincial funding to make sure from her pension and pays $875 the larger units go to families that for a two-bedroom suite that need them. would cost $1,092 without sub“As of April 1, 2015, if a housesidies. hold wishes to remain in a larger “When you are on a pension, unit, they can choose to offset the and all of a sudden, difference by paying something like this “Everyone agrees a surcharge for addioccurs, how do you tional bedroom(s). affordable hous- It’s up to individual manage?” she said. Tenants who want co-ops to decide what ing should be to keep their two-bedthe additional charge appropriately rooms would have to will be,” the statepay extra, but no one used. … But the ment reads. knows what those B.C. Housing can issue here is at increases will be. use the extra money what price?” “They’re not even to subsidize others telling us what you who need help with THOM ARMSTRONG have to pay, so how housing. The agency executive director, co-operacan you prepare for tive housing federation of B.C. also stated it would something like that?” work with the co-op McDonald said. “When we to provide other housing options have so many homeless people, for people who can’t afford the they’re putting people out on the rent increase. street.” In all, 300 households in B.C. McDonald figures about are facing the same dilemma as 13 units will be affected by the the Cariboo Heights Housing Cochange. op: pay higher rates, downsize or No one from B.C. Housing move out. was available for an interview, Thom Armstrong, executive but the NOW received an emailed director of the Co-Operative statement about the changes. B.C. Housing Federation of B.C., Housing stated that some co-op said the rule has always been in

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Kay McDonald is on a fixed income and pays $875 for a twobedroom suite that would cost $1,092 without subsidies. A new B.C. Housing policy could force some people out of their homes if they can’t afford to pay a rent increase. Larry Wright/ burnaby now

place – it was part of the contract 59 co-ops signed with B.C. Housing when they were first built between 1986 and 1992. “Everybody fell asleep at the switch, and people haven’t been enforcing it,” Armstrong said. “Everyone agrees affordable housing should be appropriately

used. … But the issue here is at what price?” Armstrong said B.C. Housing has reached out to the federation to meet and discuss the issue. “I sense there is a lot of flexibility and willingness to examine what kinds of exceptions can be made on compassionate

grounds,” he said. “I wouldn’t say B.C. Housing is moving to apply its policy exactly. I think they are now kind of in rethink mode and they are willing to be flexible.” Armstrong expects to meet with B.C. Housing in January. twitter.com/JenniferMoreau

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Refinery workers’ union criticizes NEB decision Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

The union representative for Chevron’s refinery workers isn’t convinced the National Energy Board is doing all it can to stop U.S. refineries from putting the squeeze on local oil supply. The NEB released a tariff decision last week that would require Washington refineries to ensure they aren’t asking for more than their fair share of oil from Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline, but Chevron’s union rep isn’t convinced the new measures will work. “We had some hope the NEB was going to step in and do what they’re supposed to do, which is regulate and protect Canada’s interests,” said Russ Day, president of Unifor Local 601. “It’s pretty clear they are tipping the hand in favour of Washington refineries.” Day is the union representative for roughly 150 workers at the Burnaby refinery, which uses Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline to ship its oil supply from Alberta to Burnaby. Chevron’s supply problem, according to Day, started three or four years ago, when Washington refineries started using cheaper Alberta oil, which was roughly $20 a barrel less that the Alaskan supply they typically process. Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline is the only line running oil from Alberta to the West Coast, and the Washington refineries started competing for space on the line, leaving less supply for Chevron. “We found out the Washington State refineries were playing a game,” Day said. “They ask for twice as much oil as they need.” It’s a game Chevron can’t play, since there’s no storage capacity at the North Burnaby refinery, so if Chevron overbids and actually receives the extra oil, there’s no place to put it. The NEB’s recent decision would limit shipping volumes for Washington refineries, based on how much oil they’ve historically shipped, in an attempt to make the

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Shortage: The Chevron refinery in Burnaby has been facing oil supply shortages because of high demand on the Trans Mountain pipeline. process more fair. The refineries also have to issue an “officer’s certificate,” which is basically a piece of paper saying the company actually needs the volume of oil it’s requesting. Unifor lawyer Steven Shrybman said the basic architecture of the tariff puts the smaller Burnaby refinery at a disadvantage, and the NEB’s latest decision doesn’t change much. “Throughout, the position of the U.S. refineries is more or less kept in tact. They have this unfair advantage because they are bigger and they can bid for oil they’ve never used in the past,” he told the NOW. Sarah Kiley, spokesperson for the NEB, said Chevron – the actual company, not the refinery’s union – supported the proposal. “I think it’s quite clear he (Shrybman) simply doesn’t agree with the decision we’ve made, and it’s not usual for parties to not agree with all of the decisions we release,” she said. Kiley said the board members reviewed the facts of the case and felt the decision was fair for all involved. “Of course we are looking out for Canadian interests; that is our purpose. We heard from a number of different companies, and we found this approach was fair and equitable for all of the shippers on the pipeline,” she said. jmoreau@burnabynow.com

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Alan Dutton’s case raises alarming questions

The curious case of Alan Dutton raises costs, meaning Dutton could be on the hook for legal fees. troubling questions about our rights to The civil case alleged the Burnaby protest. Mountain protesters committed numerThe Burnaby resident stuck his neck ous unlawful acts, and five individuals out and decided not to settle in Kinder were named, Dutton being one Morgan’s multimillion-dollar of them. civil suit. Instead, he tried to Burnaby NOW Dutton is adamant that get the B.C. Supreme Court to he was not part of those acts dismiss the case and called for and that there’s no evidence to new anti-SLAPP suit legislation prove it. in B.C. (See our story on pg. 1) What’s happened is Kinder Morgan But Wednesday, the judge rejected made collective allegations about a group his request and deferred the decision on

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of protesters on the mountain and named Dutton, along with the four others, because he was easy to identify. In this most recent court case, Dutton’s argument – that he didn’t do it – was ignored by the judge. We understand civil suits like Kinder Morgan’s are often brought forward while seeking an injunction, and Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada, said he wouldn’t pursue the case if the company got its work done. But the fact you can sue a group of people, claim

millions in damages and blame a few in the crowd for the acts committed by the whole is alarming. What happens if you are at a protest and someone throws a brick through a window? Could you be sued because you’re an easy face to pick out of the crowd? Dutton took this case on to stand up for freedom of expression and the right to protest, but the judge’s decision raises serious questions about how we can exercise those rights.

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She calls for the application hy should we here in to be conducted under a pubBurnaby be concerned that as of Nov. 26, 2014 lic review process and that all work cease on the Part 3 hearing the Trans Mountain Pipeline LP because there are a number of has a new owner? public interest concerns related This happened when Kinder to the KMI acquisition. Morgan Inc. acquired 100 per A number of these are named cent ownership from Kinder in her submission, such as liabilMorgan Energy Partners LP. ity, insurance access to funds So what you may say, same particularly in the event of spills owners? and lower taxes. I had the same Allan points out, response until I read a “The NEB has been submission by econoElsie Dean kept in the dark mist Robyn Allan by Kinder Morgan that she made to the regarding important liability and National Energy Board. related oil spill issues.” It seems that Kinder Morgan In an article in The Tyee, an should have applied for leave to online newspaper, she explains the NEB and they failed to do how changing ownership can so. According to Allan, Kinder reduce the taxes they would Morgan was in violation of the have had to pay under the new NEB Act when it undertook ownership. exploratory drilling on Burnaby Burnaby Residents Opposing Mountain. Kinder Morgan Pipeline It appears to me that the Expansion (BROKE), as an National Energy Board failed to Intervenor with the NEB, will be act on this violation of the NEB registering their concerns with Act under section 74 indicating that the NEB is not competent to the NEB in support of Robyn Allan’s motion. carry out their responsibility of Individuals can also take looking after the public interest. action and call upon NEB chair, We are fortunate to have Peter Watson, and ask him dedicated people like Robyn to account for why, when the Allan intervening on our behalf NEB was formally made aware and keeping the NEB honest. on Nov. 24, 2014 that Trans Robyn Allan has put a notice of Mountain would be changing motion to the NEB asking them hands on Nov. 26, his office took to compel Kinder Morgan to no action. immediately file an application Elsie Dean is a resident of for leave to transfer the ownerBurnaby. ship of Trans Mountain.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New green waste plan is garbage Dear Editor:

Fellow citizens, are you aware that Burnaby is implementing a prohibition on the disposal of food into our garbage bins, and that we will begin incurring fines if our garbage is “contaminated” with food, or includes even anything soiled by food? A so-called consultation report issued by Greater Vancouver, titled Organic Disposal Ban, outlines the utopian plan that our municipality intends to adopt. Environmental scientists apparently wish to, first, “educate” us, but it states that we will all eventually be expected to maintain composts, including people living in apartments, and be surcharged unless we deliver our organic waste to community gardens. One business owner quoted in the report

begrudgingly anticipates that bigger companies will find “possible exemption,” while there will be “mandatory composting programs” for less influential companies. It appears as though modern environmentalism has been “contaminated” by control freaks. This is beyond the reasonable limits of state action, an imposition that is clearly undemocratic and, in my view, unconstitutional. I have had just about enough, anyhow, with the ban of mundane and ordinary things, such as the real fireplace in my home, the raw milk I drink, self-defence, watering the lawn, bottled water, some herbs and supplements, firecrackers, public consumption of alcohol, riding bikes without a helmet, multitasking while driving (even while stationary, Enough Page 7

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Enough with the nonsense continued from page 6

and despite the fact that the police have open laptops beside them all the time), and so on. And what were recently added to the list are my few favourite spots at Deer Lake, which now have dictatorial signs from the parks, recreation and cultural services department telling me not to enter despite the fact that old trails are already beaten into the soil. I, for one, am discontinuing the composting of my food scraps in civil disobedience, because I know the difference between being sustainable and being a chump. What crackpot tax-exempt foundation came up with this one? Elias Ishak, Burnaby

Province is working to provide seniors’ housing Dear Editor:

Re: New homeless strategy could leave seniors out in the cold, Burnaby NOW, Jan. 8. As with others, I am concerned about housing for low-income seniors and want to let readers know about some of the steps the provincial government is doing to help. In 2006, the provincial government launched Housing Matters B.C. The goal of this strategy is straight forward – help end homelessness and ensure those in greatest need have access to safe and affordable housing. For seniors, Housing Matters B.C. includes the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program. Through this program, direct cash assistance is available to eligible British Columbians who are age 60 or over and pay more than 30 percent of their gross monthly household income towards rent up to a maximum rent ceiling. Right now, more than 16,700 senior households

receive assistance through SAFER. All totalled, more than 50,000 seniors’ households across our province receive support for housing, including some 21,000 households in independent social housing. These are just a few ways the provincial government is providing access to safe and affordable housing to people who are in need in Burnaby and throughout B.C. Richard T. Lee, Burnaby North MLA

Dog charges are unfair Dear Editor:

I’m wondering why the City of Burnaby charges four times as much to license a “vicious” dog, as it does a non-vicious dog? When I talked to city staff, I was told that the fee was because there was an increased cost to the city to deal with incidences from these dogs; all dogs belonging to specific breeds are deemed “vicious” whether there has been an incident or not, and so the increased licensing fees are paid by the owner, regardless of the dog’s history or behaviour. The city staff explained that the SPCA charges fees when called out to handle a situation, and that since “vicious” dogs were more likely to have situations requiring the SPCA’s involvement, there would be an increase of cost to the city. I asked if these fees from the SPCA were not directly levied against the owner in each instance. Yes, I was told, they were. The owner pays fees on a per-incident basis. So, what then is the supposed increased cost that is borne by the city? How do they justify the licence fee being four times as much as a non-vicious dog? Our dog has not had an incident with the SPCA, and so we’re wondering if there’s a cost report by the city, shown clearly in their financial reports, that can justify this unfair, increased levy against innocent dogs and their owners? Shawn Serdar, Burnaby

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Comment via BurnabyNOW.com I JohnCHunter: Connecting the KMC pipeline project with global warming is bad science. The anti-pipeline/anti-tanker campaigns in BC are not really about pipelines and tankers; it’s about stopping Canadian oil sands development. Ben West of Forest Ethics was quoted in a 2012 article: “But even if pipeline and tanker shipments were completely safe, West says he and many in B.C.’s environmental movement would still oppose them to try to keep the vast oil reserves of the oil sands in the ground”… This campaign against oil sands is based on a false premise. We are not reducing global warming by shutting in Canada’s oil sands reserves – we are just changing suppliers of the commodity, to Canada’s detriment.

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Kinder Morgan: Report cites lack of discussion continued from page 3 ed to say that we’ve conadditional funds for spill ducted our research, this is cleanup, the BBOT’s report what we’ve found, and as insists on ensuring costs the project currently stands related to damages (includ- and with the four areas of ing habitat remediation concern that we highlightand species recovery) will ed, we felt that those were be covered by the project concerns we had to raise,” proponents and their cus- he said. “We’re very proud tomers, sparing any cost to of the job we’ve done on this and we really hope taxpayers. Lastly, the report cites that our members get some a rift between all parties really useful and insightful information from that has prevented it.” a meaningful disFollowing the cussion about the report’s release, project. Kinder Morgan “The impacts of Canada president a lack of cooperaIan Anderson tion between pipeissued a formal line operators and response, echothe local governing the need for a ment and emerstrong dialogue. gency responders, “We apprecifor example, could Paul Holden ate the effort the be dire in the case board of trade Burnaby Board of of an accident or spill where a timely and Trade has taken to research coordinated response and develop a report,” he would be required,” reads wrote. “They have highthe report. “The Burnaby lighted many of the key Board of Trade recom- issues we continue to work mends further open dia- on, including maximizing log within the stakeholder local benefits and minimizcommunities to address ing risk. We agree wholethis concern as a condition heartedly with the need for strong relationships with of project approval.” Based on this report, local stakeholders, and we Holden said the BBOT remain hopeful for a conwill submit its letter of structive relationship with comment to the National Mayor Corrigan and the Energy Board by the March City of Burnaby. “However, we stand by deadline but that the report does not signify an outright the fact that the project will stance on the project one deliver significant benefits to the people of Burnaby, way or the other. “At this stage, we want- B.C. and Canada.”

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Target is shutting down That didn’t last long. After less than two years in Canada, Target is closing all of its 133 stores north of the border, including its location at Metropolis at Metrotown. The sole Burnaby store, which opened in November 2013, replaced the mall’s Zellers location in the American company’s 2011 takeover of 189 Zellers leases. The Metrotown Target boasted 85,000 square feet of selling space, a pharmacy and a Starbucks, and employed 280 people when it opened. “After a thorough review of our Canadian performance and careful consideration of the implications of all options, we were unable to find a realistic scenario that would get Target Canada to profitability until at least 2021,” said Target chairman and CEO Brian Cornell in a press release. “The Target Canada team has worked tirelessly to improve the fundamentals, fix operations and build a deeper relationship

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Hockey dad gets probation for dressing room threats Cayley Dobie staff reporter

A Burnaby man received 12 months probation and a conditional discharge at North

Vancouver court on Thursday. The sentence stems from an incident at Karen Magnussen arena in North Vancouver on Feb. 21, 2014. Following a hockey game,

57-year-old Terry Litt, whose son was on the Burnaby Winter Club’s Atom 3 team at the time, entered the team’s dressing room and threatened his son’s teammate.

North Vancouver RCMP were called and about one month after the incident, Mounties arrested Litt on one count of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

Litt later pled guilty to the charge and on Thursday he received a conditional discharge and was sentenced to 12 months probation. cdobie@burnabynow.com

Safety in focus at meeting RCMP hosting a meeting on apartment security Concerned about safety in your apartment building? Burnaby RCMP is inviting the public to a presentation on apartment security, hosted by the department’s crime prevention unit. The presentation, which takes place on Thursday, Jan. 22 at city hall, is the first in the department’s safe community series for this year. The evening event runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in council chambers at city hall, 4949 Canada Way. The free community event will include advice on how to prevent vehicle crimes in underground parkades, mailbox theft and identity theft. Topics including ways to enforce building security procedures in awkward situations and how to identify pre-crime behaviour will also be discussed. Burnaby RCMP public safety partners ICBC road safety division and Canada Post security are also expected to present. Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP as seating is limited. To reserve a seat, contact 604294-7859 or blockwatch@ burnaby.ca. – Cayley Dobie

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PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Burnaby hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing TUESDAY, 2015 JANUARY 27 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2, to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”. 1)

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 43, 2014 – BYLAW NO. 13431 Rez. #14-42 3605 Gilmore Way Lot 2, D.L. 71, Group 1, NWD Plan LMP41517 From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M8 Advanced Technology District use and density and Discovery Place Community Plan guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Discovery Place Multi-Tenant Facility” prepared by Hancock Bruckner Eng + Wright Architects) To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M8a Advanced Technology District and Discovery Place Community Plan guidelines) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit general business and professional office uses in an existing three storey high technology/office building.

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 44, 2014 – BYLAW NO. 13432 Rez. #14-03 4295 Hastings Street Parcel “A”, DL 121, Group 1, NWD Reference Plan 79414 From: C8 Urban Village Commercial District (Hastings) To: CD Comprehensive Development District (C8 Urban Village Commercial District and in accordance with the development plan entitled, “Mixed-Use Commercial and Residential Development – 4295 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC” prepared by Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc.) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a five-storey mixed-use development, with commercial/retail at grade, and residential uses above.

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 45, 2014 – BYLAW NO. 13433 Rez. #13-14 6592/6650 Dunblane Avenue and 6579/6611 Marlborough Avenue Lot 44, DL 152, Group 1, NWD Plan 27166; Lot 17, DL 152, Group 1, NWD Plan 1292; Lot 18, DL 152, Group 1, NWD Plan 1292; Lot 40, DL 152, Group 1, NWD Plan 25465; Lot 24, DL 152, Group 1, NWD Plan 24406 From: RM3 Multiple Family Residential District To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM5s Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Dunblane” prepared by DYS Architecture) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 37 storey apartment building with ground oriented townhouses and full underground parking.

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are actually enrolled. “At this point the other parents are not subsidizing that cost,” Pouliot said. “The fee restructuring is just to put us in line with what the market rates are for child care in Burnaby.” As for cancelling the nutritious food for kids, Pouliot said Burnaby

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Oscar and Felix together again Arts Club Theatre brings The Odd Couple to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts When neat-freak news writer Felix Ungar and slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison become roommates, can their friendship survive? That question led to what has arguably become one of the most popular comedies on the American stage – and a new CHECK IT OUT production of The What: The Odd Odd Couple is comCouple, the Arts Club ing soon to a theTheatre production of atre near you. the Neil Simon classic The Arts Club Theatre Company When: Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 2 and 3, is taking its pro8 p.m. at the Shadbolt duction of the Neil Centre for the Arts, Simon classic on 6450 Deer Lake Ave.” the road until Feb. 4 – with two nights at Tickets: $42 reguBurnaby’s Shadbolt lar, $38 seniors and students. Call 604-205- Centre for the Arts on Monday and 3000 or see tickets. shadboltcentre.com. Tuesday, Feb. 2 and 3. Robert Moloney is Felix and Mike Wasko is Oscar in this version of the play that earned Simon his first Tony Award. “This is ultimately a comedy about friendship – in particular, the powerful bond of male friendship. It’s a timeless story that audiences loved last season, and I’m excited to be taking our hit production on tour,” director John Murphy said in a press release. “It’s also a 1960s period piece – think Mad Men, but really, really funny. The one-liners are rapid-fire and non-stop, yet it still manages to tell a touching story of two best friends trying to work out their

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Opposites: Robert Moloney and Andrew McNee in the 2014 production of The Odd Couple. The Arts Club Theatre Company is taking the show on tour, and it’ll be in Burnaby Feb. 2 and 3. differences.” The cast also includes Sasa Brown, Cavan Cunningham, Kate Dion-Richard, Josh Drebit, Alec Willows and Joel Wirkkunen.

Tickets for the Burnaby shows are available through tickets.shadboltcentre.com or by calling the box office at 604-205-3000. Other shows will be onstage in Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, West

Vancouver, Surrey, Mission, Coquitlam and Chilliwack. For more on the production, check out www.artsclub.com. – Julie MacLellan

See the world through photographers’ eyes in show LIVELY CITY

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f you’re interested in photography, then mark this one in your calendar. The Burnaby Photographic Society is holding its 19th annual showcase at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Saturday, Jan. 31. The showcase will include an evening of slide shows set to music, plus a display of prints. A press release promises the showcase “will

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sweep you off to exotic places and cultures, and bring you up close to wildlife, fine art and visual surprises.” Along with the showcase, the society is holding a free print exhibition in the lobby at the Shadbolt Centre in the week leading up to the event – starting Jan. 25, you can pop in to the centre at any time to check it out. The showcase night starts at 7 p.m. in the Shadbolt’s James Cowan Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets are $18. Contact Chris Ostenstad at burnaby showcase@gmail.com or call 604-351-9499, or see www.burnabyphotograph icsociety.com for more information.

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starting at 8 p.m. Their presentations will be followed by an open mike session (sign up for the open mike starting at 7:30 p.m.). McCaslin is the author of Into the Mystic: My Years With Olga, a spiritual autobiography combining creative non-fiction and poetry that explores her apprenticeship with an elderly mystic. Galloway is the author of Passing Strangers, a memoir in poetry that covers the years of her marriage, issues of fertility and infertility, pregnancy and loss, motherhood and

eventually divorce. The Spoken Ink reading series is presented by the writers’ society on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August). See www.burn abywritersnews.blogspot. com or email bwscafe@ gmail.com. La Fontana is at 1013701 Hastings St.

Teen book club

Is there a teenage bookworm in your house? The Burnaby Public Library is inviting all teen readers to sign up for a teen book club at the Cameron library branch (9523 Cameron St.).

Teens are invited to read each month’s book offering, then hang out with others in grades 8 through 12 to talk about the book. January’s Teen Book Club title is The Martian, by Andy Weir – which chronicles the story of Mark Watney, one of the first people to land on Mars, left for dead by his crew after a dust storm. The book club meeting to talk about it is set for Thursday, Jan. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. There will also be meetings on Feb. 19 and March 19, with titles to be announced. Check out www.bpl.

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Storytelling circle returns

Storytelling is an art – and it’s in the spotlight at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library. The library is continuing its Oral Storyteller Circle series on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The event – suitable for teens and adults – will centre around tales of new beginnings, and light refreshments will be offered.

A heads-up for music lovers: Joseph Elworthy is back onstage with the Koerner Quartet in an upcoming Valentine concert. Elworthy is a Burnaby native and St. Thomas More alumnus who’s now the executive director of the Vancouver Academy of Music. He’s also the cellist with the Koerner Quartet, which also fea-

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They say that life is in the journey, not the destination. BY BRENDAN McALEER

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Well, Dodge might be asking you to take a fairly literal interpretation of that saying with their family-sized crossover, a threerow replacement for the venerable Caravan minivan. That’s right, the Caravan is no more. You’ll still be able to buy a Chrysler Town and Country, but as for the inexpensive van that got all kinds of Canadian families to hockey practice, soccer practice, dance recitals, and piano lessons, sliding doors are on their way out. Minivans as a segment are in a slow decline as more young parents try to avoid looking like their parents. This has inspired the rise of crossovers like these, which aren’t as thirsty as the old body-on-frame SUVs which once dominated the road, but still have some of that rugged image. Problem is, they’re usually compromised in one way or another, trying to be both cargo-hauler and still retain a modicum of street cred. So, how does the Journey fare? Let’s wrestle in a couple of car seats and ﬁnd out.

Design:

Swathed in bright red paint and ﬁtted with 19” black alloys, the Journey certainly looks tough enough to handle a Canadian winter. That big Dodge crosshair grille has presence, and the curved bar that’s meant to imitate a lightbar/skidplate combo looks ready to ram its way through the nearest snowbank. From other angles, the main impression is one of useful boxiness. That’s great – if the old Caravan didn’t have much to recommend it as a status symbol, it was at the very least extremely practical. The Journey has much better ground clearance, of course, but it’s still

got the same squared-off lines, and doesn’t appear over styled at the rear, favouring function over form.

On the other hand, the V6 and AWD tester had more than enough shove for passing and highway onramps, even when loaded up with the entire family and all the cargo needed to spend a few days travelling. The 6-speed automatic is a bit rough in engagement, especially when cold, but the ride and handling are quite good, even on a winding country road.

Environment:

Inside the cabin, yes indeed, it’s quite roomy. There are three rows of seats here, but the rear is really only a jumpseat for temporary soccer team carpool duty. However, the ﬁrst two rows have plenty of space for passengers, whether they ride in Gap khakis, or in a rear-facing child seat.

What’s more, there are cubbies aplenty hidden all over the place, more nooks and crannies than you’d ﬁnd in the Millennium Falcon. The glove box isn’t especially huge, but there’s a bin under the passenger’s seat, and two more under the ﬂoorboards on each side in the back. Emergency snacks, backup Lego for long ferry waits, or maybe just a diaper emergency kit? That’s up to you, just be aware you can’t really access them when on the move. Rear seat passengers also have access to a conventional household plug and 12V power outlet, for charging electronic devices. My tester also came with the $1200 rear video entertainment group, but given that most young kids these days have iPad minis and the like for much less than that, know that there are enough outlets to keep everybody charged and quiet. For the driver, the Journey’s dashboard is a very plain affair, almost completely without ornamentation except for the 8.4” Uconnect touchscreen. This controls everything in the car including the heated steering wheel – always a nice touch when the thermometer starts falling – and is very easy to navigate through. Uconnect’s voice command is better than some other options out there, and its display is large enough not to distract too much from the task at hand.

Performance:

The Journey comes with two engine options: a 2.4L 4cyl making 173hp and Chrysler/Dodge’s ubiquitous 3.6L V6, which puts out a distinctly healthier 283hp. All-wheel-drive is only available with V6 models, and the base four-cylinder comes mated to a four-speed automatic transmission – pretty outdated technology.

You don’t really hustle a car with a small child strapped in the back, not if you don’t want to end up hosing vomit out of the back seats, so for slow and smooth driving with some kid-friendly tunes on the stereo, the Journey proves agreeable. Grip from the all-wheel-drive system was perfectly acceptable on slippery roads, and at-speed on the highway, wind-noise wasn’t really an issue. “Nice” can be a bit of an epithet, but apart from a slight tendency to lurch when called upon to shift quickly, the Journey’s unremarkable ride, handling, and performance blended into the background, just what you want in a family vehicle. It didn’t thrill, but neither did anyone complain.

Features:

Being a high-level trim in priced in the mid-thirties, my Crossroads tester came with every conceivable feature. Leather seats were heated up front, there was the aforementioned heated steering wheel, and everyone had a chance to ﬁddle with the temperature with threezone automatic climate control. I’d probably give the optional DVD system a miss, but the satellite navigation and backup camera package are probably a must-check at this level. Both were very easy to use, as was the streaming Bluetooth audio, and handsfree phone operation. Fuel economy for all-wheel-drive and the V6 gets somewhat unimpressive scores of 14.5L/100kms city or 9.9L/100kms highway, and real-world ﬁgures were similarly in the low teens. Buying the four-cylinder for economy might not be the smartest move, however, as it’s only a few litres better on paper, and being so much down on power, you’d have to push it a little harder.

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Back brake pads may have been ‘underdesigned’ CAR TALK

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Dear Car Talk: I have a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country minivan with four-wheel disc brakes. It has 25,000 miles on it. It is not driven much and is babied a lot. I paid a visit to my local dealer for an oil change, and he said that I needed rear brakes. The pads were worn down to almost nothing and were rubbing on the rotors and making a mark. I asked them how the rear brakes could be worn lower than the front brakes, since I have always heard that the rear brakes last three times as long as the front (because the front brakes do most of the stopping). Their answer was that they do not know why, but it just happens that way. “It’s the nature of the beast,” they said. So, I took it to a tire centre and asked for a second opinion. They also said that the rear brakes were worn down to almost nothing and were making a mark on the rotors. I asked them why, and they said that front and rear wear fairly evenly. When I asked if they wear evenly, why are the front at 80 per cent and the rear down to nothing, they said that the manufacturer chooses to put very thick pads on the front and relatively thin pads on the rear. Is this true? I was going to get a third opinion but decided to write to you instead. This whole thing confuses me. Can you help shed some light on this? I would like your answer as soon as possible, because I am waiting to get the brakes done until I get your answer, and I don’t want the rotors to get so damaged that I need to replace them as well. – Gary You’re not the only one complaining about the brakes on this vehicle, Gary. But I wouldn’t have advised waiting for an answer from Car Talk before fixing it. First of all, we’re not very bright here. If you’re a regular reader, you know that. But more importantly, if your pads

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are down to the metal and already scoring the rotors, you’ll soon ruin the rotors, too. Then you’ll need pads and rotors. You’re right that the front brakes do most of the stopping. So most manufacturers do put smaller, thinner pads on the rear wheels. But something obviously went wrong in this case. My guess is that Chrysler just cheaped-out too much and grossly underdesigned the brakes on this car. They went too far in “decontenting” (i.e., saving money). I’ve heard that Chrysler has extended the warranty for the front brakes on this vehicle. But customers have complained that that “warranty” repair is not free, that dealers charge a “deductible,” which varies according to your mileage. And apparently, in what seems to be a pretty clear admission of a design mistake, they beefed up the brakes in later years to slow the torrent of complaints. They have not admitted to any problem with the rear brakes on these cars, but I’ve seen a number of reports of premature rear brake wear, too. So they may have been underdesigned as well. It’s also possible that there could be something else going on with your particular car. There could be something that’s causing the brakes to “stay on” even when you’re not using them. It could be a caliper issue, a faulty brake master cylinder, a bad power-brake booster or even a proportioning issue. But since there are so many complaints about the brakes, I’d lean toward the “underdesigned” theory. So my advice would be to talk to your Chrysler dealer. Let him know you’re aware that there were problems with the brakes on this car, and ask if your car can be retrofitted with the upgraded brakes that they switched to in later model years. And ask Chrysler to help you out with the cost of the repair and upgrade. If, in fact, it was an engineering mistake, the cost really should be borne by them. If you can do the retrofit, that’d be my first

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e have a varied list of things to do this weekend, so pull out your calendar and start making plans. Here’s our list of Top 5 things to do this weekend in Burnaby. Stop by the Burnaby Art Gallery for a Mandarin language tour of Eli Bornowsky’s exhibition on Saturday, Jan. 17. The tour, led by gallery guide Dong Yue Su, runs from noon to 1 p.m. It’s also one of your last chances to check out the show, which ends on Sunday. The gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave., and the tour is from noon to 1 p.m. The suggested donation is $5. Info: www.burnabyart gallery.ca, or call 604-2974422. Get closer to nature on Burnaby Mountain with a special City of Burnaby event on Saturday, Jan. 17. Greg Ferguson, a professional biologist, will lead a walk

through the conservation ing its junior boys’ and area, pointing out differgirls’ Chancellor basketent types of habitat and ball tournament from species. He’ll show people Jan. 15 to Saturday, Jan. the characteristics of native 17. STM girls have New and non-native species. Westminster on their side, The walk mostly while the boys have 10th focuses on Avenue rival plants and Byrne Creek how wildlife Bulldogs to and people use contend with. them in winter. Tournament There will be a final for lunch break at girls starts the top of the at 5:30 p.m. mountain. on Saturday While at STM you’re there, (Kingsway at keep an eye 12th Avenue). out for the The boys’ final pine grosbeak, follows at 7 (or more) a red-feathered p.m. Things to do finch that’s Magic Hour this weekend rare in these at Burnaby’s parts but has Nikkei been spotted National on Burnaby Mountain, Museum and Cultural close to Horizons restauCentre starts this Saturday rant. The walk is roughly Jan. 17. The Instant Coffee 2.5 kilometres and costs Artist Collective has $5 per person. To register, pulled some pieces from visit Burnaby.ca/webreg the museum’s permanent and use barcode 357031. collection for Magic Hour, a term that refers to the St. Thomas More times just after sunset and Collegiate is hold-

before sunrise. The exhibition opening is from 3 to 5 p.m. and includes unwrapping of archival items and a “self DJ station” with albums from the museum’s music collection. The show runs until April 5. Learn how playing is an important part of healthy childhood development at a free workshop sponsored by the city and the Burnaby Early Childhood Development Committee. The event is on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch. Participants will learn how playing can help children with their academic, social, physical and emotional skills. There will be ideas on little things parents can do to help encourage play. Register by calling 604-522-3971. The library branch is at 7311 Kingsway. Send Top 5 events to jmoreau@burnabynow.com.

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Art exhibit: This weekend is your last chance to see the Eli Bornowsky show at the Burnaby Art Gallery. There will be a tour in Mandarin on Saturday.

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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. Go to www. telespeakers.com.

ONGOING 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. Practise dancing skills, at the weekly social dances at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus. $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 will meet at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners welcome. For more information, call 604-297-4838. 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. Burnaby Family Place, dropin playtime for parents/caregivers and their children up to six years old, Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 2 p.m. Meet new friends, play in a safe, secure environment and learn about community resources at 410 Clare Ave. Call 604-299-5112 for more info. 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,

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 five years old explore large and small motor-skill toys, arts and crafts, circle-time (at 12:30 p.m.), etc. For parents, there is a clothing exchange, resource rack, ECE qualified teacher, support/health workers, parenting workshops, etc. Call Andrea at 604-4441090 or visit www.ebfp.ca for more info. Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society, meets once a month at Bonsor. For more information, call Pat at 604-921-7042. Computer course, for beginners at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St. Classes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Eric: 604-299-3335 for information. Burnaby and New Westminster Newcomers’ Friendship Club, welcomes women new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Dinner meetings on second Wednesday of each month, plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays. Info: email dorisfriend39@gmail.com, call 604-492-4638, or visit www. burnabynewwestminsternew comers.com. Introduction to Speed Skating, hosted by Burnaby Haida Speed Skating, at Kensington Arena, 6159 Curtis Ave., $25 for unlimited sessions within a two-week period, on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m., Fee includes the use of club speed skates. Info: bbyspeed skating@gmail.com. Monday evening dances, for 55+, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., 6:30 to 9 p.m. $5 for members, $6 for guests. With music by G7 and refreshments. Info: 604294-1936. Health alert, Mondays, dropin 9 to 11 a.m., presentation at 10:30 a.m. at Bonsor 55+ Centre, 6533 Nelson Ave. Buyers’ seminar, buyers beware – everything you need to know about buy-

ing your first home, every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at Keller Williams Black Diamond at 252-5489 Byrne Rd. Seating is limited, RSVP to 778-861-6859. Loudspeakers Toastmasters, meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Community Room, 3605 Gilmore Way, off Canada Way, Burnaby. All welcome. Learn how to use a computer. Access the Internet, send email and upload your photos from your camera to the computer. No experience necessary. Part of the Confederation Computer Club at the Confederation Seniors Centre. For information, call 604-294-1936. Drop-in English conversation class, at the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. Every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. For more information, call 604-431-4131 ext.27 or ext. 29. Salsa Speakers Toastmaster club, Do you want to improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Do you want to build your confidence and have some fun, too? Then visit us every Monday evening from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., 3605 Gilmore Way. Admission is free for guests. For more information, call 604-872-1484 or 604-4351578. New members’ tour, last Monday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Are you gay, bisexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. We meet every Monday evening in locations around the Metro Vancouver area. For information and meeting location, call Don: 604-3299760 or Art 604-462-9813. 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. For more information about the group, call 604-4369475. Do you have a non-profit event to share? Is your group looking for new members? Send event listings, or new information for ongoing listings, to calendar@burnaby now.com. Allow three weeks’ notice. See our online calendar at www.burnabynow.com.

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Find colour for your garden in wintertime GREEN SCENE Anne Marrison

hen the weather’s too wet or cold for gardening, strolling around a nursery is a great adventure into the colour and/or fragrance some plants could add to your own garden. Winter jasmine, for instance is covered with yellow flowers by the time the new year rolls around‚ even if it’s been planted in terrible soil on a north wall and never sees the sun. This easy, sprawling shrub does well in containers, too, though you need to keep it compact by pruning the side branches down to two or three buds after flowering. In the outside garden this jasmine (Jasminium nudiflorum) hugs the ground and roots wherever it touches. Other January shrubs include the pink fragrant flowers of Viburnum bodnantense, Dawn. This usually flowers December to March, produces red berries in summer and red-purple-tinged leaves in fall. As it gets older, one or two oldest trunks should be cut to the ground after flowering so that vigorous new trunks can form. Another is the winter

honeysuckle (Lonicera fragmantissima) which in mild Januaries opens up small white clusters of beautifully scented flowers. It’s not a shapely bush – branches extend far and wide and need pruning each year. But it does make a nice support for annual climbers such as sweet peas. For big splashes of winter colour, witch-hazels are a well-loved tree. A few of the yellow-flowered kinds are very fragrant (this includes Arnold’s Promise and Pallida.) But the coppery-red flowered Diane offers bright red leaves in fall. Leaves of the yellow flowered witch-hazels are usually bright yellow. At ground level, Gaultheria procumbens (the native wintergreen) blankets the ground with pungently scented green leaves and long-lasting red berries. It’s a nice ground cover about 15 centimetres tall with shallow roots that spread fast but are easy to pull up. It grows well in containers. Snowdrops make their appearance shortly after new year’s, depending on the weather. Pots of snowdrops are often sold in garden centres, and some gardeners like to take them home, enjoy them, then plant them outside hoping to start a colony. Hyacinths in pots can be removed from them when flowers fade and established in the garden. These do better in shady

or semi-shady situations. Planted outside, hyacinths can flower every spring for many years. Helleborus plants should be displayed in garden centres very soon. Some are very like the true white-flowered Christmas rose (Helleborus niger), but plant breeders have achieved different characteristics within this group. For instance, Jacob has reddish stems, is very dwarf and flowers in late fall; Pink Frost has white and pink buds followed by pale pink flowers. Hybrids of Helleborus orientalis have morphed in all directions: there are doubles, semi-doubles, picotees, red, yellow or pink petals and some purples that are approaching black. In some helleborus plants, black nectaries (the ring around the flower’s centre) are a feature. Leaves are also varying – some are veined or mottled. In early January, callicarpa bushes may be displayed. The variety Profusion is especially rich in autumn with intensely purple berry clusters. The compact bushes of skimmia with fragrant flowers, bright red berries and evergreen leaves is popular in spaces where a year round presence is wanted. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her by email, amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps if you can add the name of your city or region.

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This week has brought great news for the Douglas College Royals. The men’s volleyball program first learned it had been elevated to first overall in Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association rankings. A day later, the college’s bid to host the 2016 men’s national volleyball championships was approved at the assosciation’s winter board meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday. “We found out we’re getting the nationals and that we are ranked No. 1 in the nation. It’s been an exciting two days,” said Hudson. Douglas, which has captured 41 national titles and 52 provincial crowns over the years, hosted CCAA national championships in men’s soccer in 2003 and

2012, while also hosting the nationals in badminton in 2008. While Douglas has celebrated those successes in other sports, men’s volleyball is really just taking off by national standards under the mentorship of Hudson. “Our men’s volleyball program consistently performs at the highest echelon of the sport and continues to have a presence on the national stage,” said Brian McLennon, manager of athletics at Douglas, in a CCAA press release. “We are confident this event will serve as a platform for high-performance sport, student engagement and experiential learning for the participating teams and the entire college community.” The team won a silver medal in 2012 and would Nationals Page 32

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Still unbeaten: Cliff Avenue United’s Nathan Tesan, in orange, scored a goal to help lead the North Burnaby under-14 gold team to its 12th consecutive win. Benjamin Beaulieu and Matteo Flex also tallied for Cliff in a 3-0 victory over third-place VUFC Santos in 4District soccer at Burnaby North turf on Saturday.

Burnaby pair listed for coveted Hobey Baker prize Tom Berridge

sports editor

Two Burnaby hockey players have been shortlisted for the prestigious Hobey Baker memorial award. DenverUniversitydefenceman Joey LaLeggia and University of Alaska Fairbanks forward Tyler Morley are among a list of 61 NCAA hockey players shortlisted for the coveted prize. The annual award, named after Baker, who was generally recognized as the best amateur hockey player in the United States in his era, is awarded to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s ice hockey player. Candidates must embody character, both on and off the ice, display outstanding on-ice skills, show scholastic achievement and sportsmanship, while contributing to the integrity of the team, in accordance with the values of the Baker award. LaLeggia, a senior, recorded his 100th career NCAA Division I point, becoming just the eighth Denver blueliner to reach the century mark. He was named National Collegiate Hockey defenceman of the year and offensive defenceman of the year

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A Baker’s pair: Denver University defenceman Joey LaLeggia, left, and Alaska Fairbanks forward Tyler Morley were both longlisted for the Hobey Baker memorial award, presented to the top collegiate hockey player in NCAA. last season, tying for the conference lead in goals by a defender with 12. LaLeggia was named all-conference first team. As a sophomore, LaLeggia was selected to the all-conference second team, while also drafted in the fifth round of the NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers. LaLeggia was also named the national rookie of the year, Inside Hockey’s freshman of the year

and College Hockey News rookie of the year. Morley was a third team AllWest Coast Hockey Conference pick and all-academic team selection in his sophomore season. He is currently second in the conference in points and third in assists. Morley was also an allrookie team pick. A third collegiate player with Burnaby roots is Colgate goal-

keeper Charlie Finn. The former Northwest Giants major midget backstopper was recently named the East Coast conference goaltender of the week for the third time. This season, Finn has registered a 1.81 goals against average and a .933 save percentage, ranking among the top 10 in the NCAA in both categories. He also shares an NCAA-best four

shutouts with several other goalies in Div. I play this season. Past Hobey Baker winners from B.C. included Burnaby Winter Club’s Paul Kariya, Brendan Morrison and Jason Krog. No players from Alaska or Cornell universities have ever won the Hobey award. Matt Clare, a defenceman born in Alaska, won the award for Denver University in 2006.

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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS

South Rebels humble Hyacks Tom Berridge

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The Burnaby South Rebels made quick work of the New Westminster Hyacks. The No. 2-ranked South senior boys’ basketball team weathered some early Hyack hustle before putting away the home team 90-42 at Pearson Gym on Wednesday. Airon Nisperos nailed a long three-pointer to start the contest on the right foot for the host Hyacks, but South’s starting five, including star guards Jermaine Haley and Tyus Batiste, helped the Rebels to a 22-14 first-quarter lead with 19 and 21 total points, respectively. Batiste also added seven rebounds and four of South’s 16 total steals. Nisperos was high man for the Hyacks with 16 points. South nearly doubled New West by half time, leading 47-24 at the interval despite sitting its starters for much of the second quarter. While Burnaby South’s starters took a breather, the Rebel backups were able to put their stamp on the outcome, helping outscore New Westminster 25-10 in

Simon Fraser University opened the 2015 portion of the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League schedule with a 5-2 loss to the University of Victoria. The Clan club hockey team tied the contest in both the first and second periods, but trailed 4-2 heading into the final frame despite outshooting the Vikings in the first two periods. Scott Legault got the win in goal for UVic, stopping 30 SFU shots. Clan backup Jordan Liem stopped all eight shots fired his way in the third after taking over from starter Andrew Parent following Evan Warner’s second straight unassisted goal of the game for the Vikes. SFU took on Trinity Western University in Langley on Thursday (after NOW deadlines).

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Unsung hero: Burnaby South guard Tyus Batiste, seen in yellow at Legal Beagle final, helped lead the Rebels to a 90-42 win over New Westminster on Wednesday. the second stanza. The Rebels bench outscored the Hyack subs 3215 overall. Steven Oropel had five fourth-quarter points and three steals, while Sean San Juan added seven points to the mix. Aleks Stankovic chipped in with five points and four rebounds. “This is part of it, getting our bench involved and

everyone fluid with our offence and defence to get us down the road farther,” said South coach Mike Bell. “It really does help us to be tougher. It helps everyone get involved. That’s key to our team.” The Rebels are in the Fraser Valley this weekend for the Snowball tournament in Abbotsford. South opened against

the winner between quad A honourable mentions Yale and St. George’s on Thursday (after NOW deadlines). No. 5-ranked Kelowna and No. 8 Kitsilano are also among the teams taking part, along with host and No. 1 AAA Abbotsford senior. Twitter @ThomasBerridge

Powell River Kings rookie Carmine Buono and Langley Rivermen forward Marcus Vela were recently named to the Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game roster. Buono, a 6-2 Burnaby defenceman, currently has two goals and 18 assists for the Kings in his rookie B.C. Hockey League season. The 6-2, 200-pound Vela has seven goals and 22 assists in his second season in Langley. He has already committed to NCAA Division I New Hampshire for the 2016 season. Langley goalie Bo Didur, a former Northwest Giants major midget star, was also selected to the Team West roster for the game. The prospects game, which will be played in Oakville, Ont. on Jan. 20, is a showcase for the top prospects as identified by NHL Central Scouting.

Giants get just one game in

The Northwest Giants got just one game in this weekend in B.C. major midget but it was a big one, scorching the South Island Royals 9-3 on the Island last Saturday. Josh Latta led the way with a hat trick, while Brett Didyk had a goal and two helpers for the Giants, who exploded for five second-period markers. Austin McQuay, Jason Village, Brad Ong, Kevin Wong and Keegan Jones also tallied for the Giants. A scheduling conflict prevented the second game of the weekend series from being played.

Franchise record set in loss

Clan men continue to struggle Simon Fraser University dropped its third and fourth match of 2015 in Great Northwest conference basketball. The Clan men fell to 1-4 in the conference following an 111-104 loss to Montana State Billings at home last Saturday. Earlier in the week, SFU lost 115-81 to Seattle Pacific in their home opener. Sango Niang led the Clan with 28 points against Billings, following a 27point outing against Seattle Pacific. Playing without injured Roderick Evans-Taylor and Adam Westfall, who both average in double figures per game, SFU got good outings from Hidde Vos and J.J. Pankratz, who chipped in with 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the game versus Montana State. SFU fell to 6-7 overall with the loss. The Clan men are on the road this weekend.

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Rhys Duch’s Vancouver Stealth franchise points record went for naught at the Langley Events Centre last Saturday. The talented righthander had a fivepoint outing, including a hat trick, to surpass Gary Rosyski’s former 530-point record in a 20-11 loss to the visiting Toronto Rock in National Lacrosse League action last week. Tyler Digby and Ilija Gajic had five and four points, respectively, for the Stealth.

Nationals: March ’16 continued from page 31

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Rockin’ it: Burnaby Girls got four goals from Delila Zilic, in white, in an under10 soccer match against the Royal City Rockstars at Riverway mini-fields last weekend.

Wrestlers unbeaten at Olympia duals Kenji Yamashita was unbeaten at a two-day dual wrestling meet in Washington state last weekend. The Simon Fraser Univesity freshman won by technical fall at 149 pounds and then stepped up a weight class and earned a majority decision at 157 lbs. at the meet in Olympia last Friday. On Saturday, Yamashita went 4-0, pinning his opponent with 10 seconds

left in his opening match before winning the second bout of the day in overtime at the Olympia duals. Morgan Smith also went undefeated in four dual-meet bouts at 170 lbs., while redshirt sophomore heavyweight Sean Molle went 3-1, including a win over a nationally ranked opponent. tberridge@burnabynow.com

have gone to the nationals the following year if not for a huge upset at the provincials in 2013. Last season, the Royals finished sixth at the nats. There is a lot of pride in the program, Hudson said. “These guys know that this wouldn’t have happened without those others who toiled in the program,” he added. “Getting to host is an honour.” Canadian Paralympian Rick Hansen and hall of fame wheelchair basketball coach Tim Frick have confirmed their involvement at the event. In addition, to celebrate the heritage and culture of the New West Qayqayt First Nation community, a traditional welcoming will be part of official opening ceremony at the national championship banquet. Hudson believes hosting the nationals will be a further shot in the arm to the steadily improving program. “We’re excited to have this event coming to our community. It could change everything. “It’s an exciting time, for sure,” Hudson said. The 2015 CCAA men’s volleyball national championship will be hosted by Holland College in Charlottetown, P.E.I. from March 11 to 14. tberridge@burnabynow.com

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