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Burnaby eyes planting free trees on boulevards Dustin Godfrey

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FortisBC proposes new route for gas line FortisBC is proposing a new route through north and south Burnaby to replace its gas line attached to the Pattullo Bridge and has set up public feedback sessions for next week.

This follows City of Burnaby council unanimously rejecting the first proposed route back in July.

B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is preparing to replace the Pattullo Bridge. Decommissioning the existing bridge will require FortisBC to relocate a gas line currently attached to it.

“The line is a vital part of our system, helping deliver natural gas to more than 35,000 homes and businesses in Burnaby, New Westminster and Coquitlam,” said a news release. “This includes approximately 18,000 customers in Burnaby.The ministry’s design standards do not permit a gas line on the new bridge, and we have been engaging the

community on a proposed replacement line.”

The first proposed route was along Gaglardi Way, Cariboo Road and 16th Avenue.

FortisBC has now released details of a second proposed route: Ð Start near the intersection of Sperling Avenue and Lougheed Highway, and finish near the intersection of 16th Avenue and 4th Street. Ð Largely follow Sperling Avenue and Glencarin Drive north of Highway 1, and Lakefield Drive and 4th Street south of the highway. Ð Include a new underground facility near the intersection of 16th Avenue and 4th Street.

According to the map, it would run next to Burnaby Lake and Robert Burnaby Park and through some residential neighbourhoods.

The first route was heavily criticized by Burnaby council, with some

members upset at the process.

Coun. Sav Dhaiwal and Coun. Pietro Calendino railed against FortisBC in July for what they saw as a failure by the gas company to adequately work with the city in finalizing its route recommendations.

“I also have some issue with Fortis not working with the staff to the point before they went to the public to say this is the route they prefer,” Dhaliwal said. “I thought at least there should have been a lot of dialogue between our staff and Fortis to say, ‘Would this route be OK with Burnaby?’They would have gotten this feedback.”

FortisBC is holding a virtual information session tonight, Nov. 26, where people can learn more and ask questions.You can sign up for those sessions at talkingenergy.ca/pattullogasline.

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New route: ForiisBC has proposed this route for a new gas line. PHOTO FORTISBC GRAPHIC

City hopes for no utility hikes in 2021 Homeowners asked for

Dustin Godfrey

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Burnaby property owners are looking at no increase in their sanitary sewer and waterworks bills next year.

The 0% increase for sewer rates comes following two years of 2% increases, one year with a 0% increase and two years of 1.5% increases, while waterworks saw three 1% increases and two 2% increases in the last five years.

The percentage by which fees are raised apply to the flat annual parcel tax applied to each property, the metered rates and sewer use rates to non-metered properties.

The proposed 0% tax hike comes despite a planned 4.4% and 3.5% increases in sanitary sewer and waterworks fees owed

by the city to the Metro Vancouver Regional District.Those fees make up the largest single budget items for the city’s sewer and waterworks funds, taking up nearly three-fifths of each at around $30 million apiece.

But the fee hikes from the regional district are, in fact, a bit of reprieve from far steeper increases that had been previously planned – especially in sanitary sewer, where Metro Vancouver originally planned fee hikes of 13.9% to 15.6% in the next couple of years. Similarly, waterworks fees to the regional district were originally planned to run between 6.1% and 10.1% in the next few years.

But the district has instead sought to put off the fee hikes to later years to provide “short-term relief to households during the

COVID-19 pandemic,” according to a city staff report.

To make up for the lost fee increases, Metro Vancouver is planning even larger fee hikes in later years, as the pandemic is expected to have abated and the economy to have recovered somewhat.The city is facing an 18.5% fee increase to the regional district in 2025 for sanitary sewer and a 10.8% increase that same year for sanitary sewer.

Starting in 2022, the city expects to return to rate increases for property owners for both utilities, reaching up to 9% increases by 2029 and 2030 for sanitary sewer. At the same time, the waterworks bills are expected to rise annually by about 2.5% starting in 2026.

A big part of the reason for the larger increases

in sanitary sewer fees is a number of large infrastructure projects that are planned for the coming years.

Metro Vancouver’s liquid waste services budget is expected to rise 42 million each year, driven mostly by $37-million increases in capital spending, according to city staff.

City of Burnaby staff noted four major capital projects planned for 2021

by Metro Vancouver, including an expansion of the Annacis Island treatment plant, Langley treatment projects and major sewer line projects in Burnaby and Surrey.

Metro Vancouver’s total sanitary sewer capital budget is expected to rise from $270 million in 2021 to $469 million in 2025, with the Langley treatment project making up most of that increase.

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Continued from page 1 Other benefits cited by staff include reduced energy use for cooling in summers, improved public health and equity, expanded biodiversity, improved air quality, esthetic improvements to neighbourhoods and lower net carbon emissions.

The program would initially come with a $200,000 budget, allowing about 300 new trees per year, according to the staff report, but that budget could be adjusted in future years depending on how much interest the program generates.

The program would apply to residential, commercial and in-

dustrial property owners, and after the city has been contacted, staff would assess the area for feasibility, suitable tree species and the number of potential trees.

The city expects to promote the program starting this month and into March 2021, with applications available from January to March 2021.The city would confirm tree locations in April and plant the 300 new trees between October 2021 and February 2022.That process is expected to repeat annually.

The report has not yet made it to city council for final approval.

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TransLink looking for more gondola feedback Dustin Godfrey

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If a gondola to SFU is built, which route would you like it to take?

That’s the question being posed to transit riders and residents in Burnaby and throughout the region as TransLink moves on to the second stage of its engagement process for a Burnaby Mountain gondola.

According to a news release, the MetroVancouver transit authority kicked off the second round of engagement on Nov. 23, taking into account feedback from the first round of engagement.

The benefits of a gondola, according to TransLink, would be the lower operating costs, the rapid and frequent transportation to Burnaby

Mountain, and its reliability in winter months, when buses up the mountain can often be over capacity and struggle to make it all the way up in winter conditions.

TransLink has three proposed routes between the Millennium Line and Burnaby Mountain, including two that start from the ProductionWay-University SkyTrain station and one that starts at Lake CityWay station. Of the ProductionWay routes, one goes straight to the SFU campus, while the other runs along Gaglardi Way before angling toward SFU’s bus exchange.The third route runs from Lake CityWay, crossing the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course before angling toward the university and ending near South Campus Road.

What do you think? TransLink is looking for more input from Burnaby residents during its second round of engagement about the proposed gondola. PHOTO TRANSLINK GRAPHIC

“With more than 13,000 responses in our first round of engagement, we have a good sense of what the public values about

the proposed gondola,” said project director Jeffrey Busby in a news release.

“We used that feedback in our design consider-

ations and extensive evaluation of the routes, assessing what matters to local neighbourhoods and the broader public in Metro

Vancouver, and we’re ready to share that next level of work.”

TransLink said it will share the results of the current round of engagement and a technical assessment with the City of Burnaby and the transit authority’s two governing boards – the board of directors and the Mayors’ Council.

The proposed gondola does not currently have any funding attached to it; the technical assessment and engagement results will be used

by TransLink to form a business plan to seek funding.

The engagement will be run online until Dec. 14, with route evaluation, information on upcoming engagement events and a survey available at translink.ca/gondola.

CityConnect NOTICE OF DISPOSITION TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Burnaby proposes to transfer to Concord Brentwood (Nominee) Ltd. the following: PID: 029-890-217, That Part of DL 124, Gp 1, NWD, shown on Plan EPP56449 as Parcel 3; PID: 025-313-266, Block 86, Except Firstly; Part in Plan 13192, Secondly; Part in Plan BCP20675, DL 124, Gp 1, NWD, Plan 3348; PID: 025-313-207, Lot A, Except Part in Plan 13192, of Block 85, DL 124, Gp 1, NWD, Plan 3348; PID: 026056-259, Lot B, Except Part in Plan 13192, of Block 85, DL 124, Gp 1, NWD, Plan 3348; and PID: 010-995-889, Lot “D”, Except Part in Plan BCP20675, DL 124, Gp 1, NWD, Plan 3348, comprising a total of 0.421ha in exchange for road dedication comprising 0.521ha as shown on Subdivision Plan EPP101140.

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BURNABY’S PUBLIC EV CHARGING NETWORK CONTINUES TO GROW

The City of Burnaby has added 10 new electric vehicle charging stalls throughout the community, to make it easier for residents to transition to zero-emission vehicles and help the City achieve its Climate Action targets. The new stalls bring the city-wide total to 24 stalls, with more to come in 2021.

All City-owned stalls operate on a payper-charge basis, plus applicable parking meter rates ($2 per hour between 6am and 10pm, $1 per hour from 10pm to 6am). The availability of the stalls can be found by downloading the ChargePoint mobile app.

in B.C. to require all new residential parking spaces to be equipped with an energized outlet for level 2 charging.

New EV charging stalls have been installed at the following locations:

Supporting the move to electric vehicles will help reduce transportation-related emissions, currently one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in Burnaby by sector, and move us closer to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Building a public charging network is part of the City’s plan to make it easy for residents to switch to zero-emission vehicles.

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Topic: Are schools safe right now?

Premier John Horgan is unveiling a new cabinet this week as the BC NDP government tackles a tough list of challenges.

Things have been in suspended animation since the election call in September.

Now that election results have been finalized – a two-week process – it is full-speed ahead for a government that has a strong four-year mandate.

We are now in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and the seriousness of it is making solving those challenges daunting.

Our economy could crater if our case numbers keep soaring and our hospitalizations keep climbing.

The prospect of a vaccine being developed sooner than expected is certainly good news, but we are still many months away from manufacturing and distributing enough of a vaccine to have much impact.

In the meantime, the new government has to find a way to accomplish its most important campaign promise, the payment of $1,000 to families and $500 to single residents.

Horgan said last week he could not guarantee the money would arrive before Christmas, but the legislature will resume sitting Dec. 7 and the chief legislative priority will be getting the money out the door quickly.

The house will sit for only two weeks, so it will not take up much of the government’s time.

Instead, the pandemic will continue to shape everything the government does.

“It’s COVID, COVID, COVID, all the time,” is how one cabinet minister described the government agenda to me.

Aside from the ongoing public health battle against the virus, the most press-

“ I believe there are (fewer) than 20 recorded transmissions from schools.That’s why they’re still open. If they close them, parents either have to stay home or send them to daycare. Closing schools won’t have an effect on our number of cases.”

Now the real work begins for Horgan

ing problems facing the NDP right now are economic.

One economic sector in particular will continue to suffer.

That would be the tourism industry, which is a major component of the provincial economy.

The industry injected more than $100 billion into the provincial economy in 2019, but those days seem distant now.

The industry says it needs more than $600 million from the government, but so far has to make due with a task force studying the problem.

Will a fresh mandate cause the NDP government to reconsider its position? We shall see.

There will be continued pressure to extend any pandemic relief program, even though such measures are expensive (if you think otherwise, check out the federal government’s massive deficit right now).

Then there is the thorny issue of the future of the mammoth Site C dam project.

Its future remains unclear as costs mount and serious questions about geological safety remain unanswered.

The list of challenges goes on and on (solving the opioid crisis, reducing homelessness, reducing high unemployment levels to name just a few) but that is what government is there for.

It is unquestionably going to be a tough four years for the NDP government. But I am sure Horgan is feeling far better of the position he is in today than he was in the early fall. He has a larger caucus and the political Opposition is in tatters.

He and his team begin the job of rebuilding the provincial economy this week. Good luck to them.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

“Please, Dr. Henry, what about schools? A significant

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Opinionnow Please be kind Editor: More than a few years ago now, a dear friend noted that she would not want to be held responsible for her children’s actions if they committed a hateful crime, and so she should also embrace not being held up for their accomplishments.

My friend’s words came to mind recently as I began to watch the people around me, here in B.C., turn on Dr. Bonnie Henry.

I have to wonder if we were not the heroes of the first wave of this pandemic, and so also now its demons as we gather indoors and spread this virus further, like a wildfire.

I received an email from FamilySmart, an amazing organization that has an office right here in New Westminster. Their email landed in my inbox on World Kindness Day. Being kind is considered one of FamilySmart’s eight practice skills. They are an organization that works alongside families, youth, and professionals to enhance the experience of child and youth mental health.

As I looked at the infographic on FamilySmart’s practice framework that was a part of the email, I found myself thinking again of the pandemic. When I am unsure of the latest directive from DBH, or someone walks a little too close to me without a mask on, is it possible for me to engage the foundations of this frame-

work, to assume good intent and suspend judgment even as I fear for my own health and safety? Is there any room for “listening to understand” during a pandemic?

The second wave of this pandemic has me seeking out the voices that I listened to this summer, as they spoke and wrote about related grief and depression.

How am I going to make it through this literal and figurative darkness? I am the head of a family of two. There are people I know I can reach to in community, but I don’t think that I am much different from others in that my head is down and I am busy taking care. Except that as this beautiful infographic reminds me, we are in this together.

The email shares a quote from another Henry, Henry James: Three things in human life are important.

The first is to be kind.

The second is to be kind.

And the third is to be kind.

It strikes me that in a pandemic, kindness is like that oxygen mask on the airplane. I am not going to be able to extend it if I do not offer it to myself first, and, in this case, I would take it one step further and ask for kindness when it feels lacking. And so I thought I would put fingers to keyboard and ask you: Do you have it in you to be kind today?

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Ten years after Burnaby adopted recommendations to ban chickens on residential properties, city staff is officially beginning to re-examine the issue.

At the same time, the city is looking at ways it can facilitate more community gardens in Burnaby. A report on the matter from director of planning and building Ed Kozak follows a number of letters sent to the city by chicken owners and their neighbours asking the city to reconsider its restrictions on chickens.

While council initially

opted not to act on those letters, Burnaby Green Party Coun. Joe Keithley later asked for the matter to be put to the social planning committee more broadly as a food security issue.

“Food security is a very important issue, as we have seen interruptions in our food supply chain during the COVID pandemic,” Keithley said in a May council meeting.

According to the city staff report, the BC Centre for Disease Control estimates 12.7% of British Columbians don’t have adequate access to food.

“This experience has become more acute as a

result of the COVlD-19 pandemic. In Burnaby, approximately 3,200 people a week are seeking support via the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and their community affiliates,” staff wrote in the report.

In 2010, staff recommended the city ban backyard chickens, citing concerns around noise and the potential for spreading disease or attracting pests.

Since then, however, several urban municipalities in B.C. have adopted regulations that allow chickens on residential properties, with some limits.

That includes North Vancouver (city and dis-

trict), New Westminster, Surrey,Vancouver and Victoria.

Citing the “evolving landscape and a growing interest by Burnaby residents to keep chickens,” staff suggested the city should have another look at the issue. Staff will look into the experiences of other municipalities with backyard chickens and best practices for keeping chickens.

Staff further suggested the city could look at expanding the number of community gardens in the community. Currently there are two on city property (the Heights Community Garden and the

Burnaby and Region Allotment Garden) and 11 on elementary and secondary school properties, although these mostly function as “learning gardens.”

Staff noted residents are allowed to grow food in gardens on their own property, and multi-family developments may include “edible landscaping.”

“The development of further community gardens in Burnaby has been hampered by the lack of availability of suitable land. Open-space park land in Burnaby has competing demands, and the dedication of open-space park land for commu-

‘Secrecy sleeves’ will be ditched on byelection ballots Dustin Godfrey

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The City of Burnaby will be ditching “secrecy sleeves” for most voters in the upcoming byelection in an effort to stamp out high-touch points to curb the potential transmission of COVID-19.

Secrecy sleeves are another layer – an envelope or a small paper folder – that covers a person’s ballot when casting their vote. In a report to council, staff said the move will not compromise the confidentiality of people’s votes, noting the Local Government Act has several provisions intended to preserve the secrecy of ballots.

Every person at a voting place is mandated by the act to preserve ballots’ secrecy, and they are barred from interfering with a person marking a ballot, attempting to see how another person voted, communicating information about how another person voted and causing a person to show how they marked their ballot.

All voting places must also have a booth where a person can mark their ballot in secret.

The Local Government Act doesn’t require municipalities to offer secrecy sleeves, but the city’s current bylaws allow voters to request one.

Earlier this year, the province provided guidelines to local governments on conducting byelections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a recommendation to reduce high-touch points.

“Removal of a secrecy sleeve from the bylaw does not prevent its administrative use,” staff noted in the report to council, adding secrecy sleeves will still be provided at curbside voting, which is offered to voters with impaired mobility, due to the lack of a booth in curbside voting.

Staff said the city will also review secrecy sleeves ahead of the 2022 general local election, noting secrecy sleeves could return without requiring another bylaw amendment.

nity gardens could be perceived to benefit only garden plot holders,” staff wrote.

Beyond that, available land is either privately owned, contaminated, earmarked for other purposes or subject to utility rights of way. On that latter point, Keithley said the social planning committee suggested the city could look at working with BC Hydro to consider building community gardens on the provincial Crown corporation’s properties.

Staff said another report will be prepared to develop recommendations for how the city can create more community gardens.

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Burnaby Now THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

Citynow Hospital foundation loses access to office after fire Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

First COVID-19, now a fire that has cut off access to their offices.

The Burnaby Hospital Foundation has run into its fair share of challenges this year as it pursues an ambitious goal of raising $30 million within the next four years for the redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital.

The foundation ended 2019 on a high, according to foundation CEO Kristy James. It had raised $2 million for urgently needed imagining equipment, including a new CT scanner, and the government had finally announced the long-awaited rebuild of the hospital.

The foundation launched its most ambitious project yet – the Proud History, Bright Future campaign.

“Then COVID-19 arrived in British Columbia,” James said at a virtual gala on Nov. 13.

The foundation pivoted quickly, launching a COVID emergency response fund, according to James, and the support from the community was

“incredible,” from cash to PPE to food for frontline workers.

James said the pandemic has made it more clear than ever how important the redevelopment project is.

“Once completed, the total overhaul and transformation of the hospital campus, including a 10,000-square-foot expansion of our emergency department, will ensure our medical staff have the facilities and equipment they need to deal with future emergencies and pandemics,” she said.

At the same time, however, the pandemic has made it challenging to focus on fundraising for the redevelopment, James told the NOW in an interview this week.

“We have to remember we’re trying to raise money for a new hospital, and we have to keep pushing on that, and that has been hindered because of COVID,” she said.

Another wrench was thrown into the works on Nov. 15 when a fire broke out at the hospital.

James saw photos of it on social media and realized the doors and win-

New city clerk named in Burnaby The City of Burnaby has named Blanka Zeinabova its new city clerk after the position opened up earlier this year.

Kate O’Connell resigned as city clerk in the summer, leaving for a job on Vancouver Island, and Zeinabova took on the role as the interim city clerk.

According to a report to city council, Zeinabova was first hired by the city in 2001 and has been the deputy city clerk since April 2017.

“She has proven to be very capable in this role as deputy, and she was considered the preferred applicant through the recent search for a new city

clerk,” Dipak Dattani, director of corporate services, wrote in the report to council.

Zeinabova was appointed to the role in closed council meeting on Nov. 9, with the appointment effective as of Nov. 24. On Monday, Nov. 23, council officially gave Zeinabova signing authority on behalf of the city.

The office of the city clerk is responsible for a variety of administrative functions, including municipal elections, council and committee meetings, public hearings, petition processes, freedom of information requests and others.

dows billowing smoke were right by the foundation’s offices.

The fire was on the sec-

ond floor of the six-storey Cascade building; the foundation’s offices are on the third, but James said

staff still haven’t been allowed in.

“Processing gifts and accepting gifts and being

able to continue to fundraise for the redevelopment is challenging without an office,” she said.

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Community now Local club ‘handcuffed’ by COVID travel restrictions Chris Campbell

ccampbell@burnabynow.com

The Burnaby Speed Skating Club has written to two health regions asking for an exemption to COVID-19-related travel restrictions it says have “handcuffed” the organization.

Kim Reid, COVID-19 coordinator for the club, says recent health orders restricting travel related to sports betweenVancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions has made life difficult because the club has members split between the two areas.

“We currently have 25% of our members living in VCH – mostly the North Shore where there is no speed skating club – that are not allowed to train with their club,” Reid said.

“Some of these skaters live only a couple blocks on the wrong side of the line.”

“We have a coach that is

permitted to travel to the rink to coach, but, as an athlete, his eight-year-old daughter is not permitted to skate in that same session that he coaches.We have coaches that are permitted to come and volunteer their time to coach and then are not permitted to skate their own training session.We have skaters that would normally travel from their jobs in Fraser Health that are now not permitted to participate in their training session on their way home.”

The club has asked for an exemption for 11 club members. Fraser Health told the NOW in an email that recent new COVID19-related restrictions issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry likely override what the health authority can do in this case so it’s unlikely an exemption can be granted.

“It seems that the spirit of these orders is to keep

On your marks: A masked skater gets ready to go during practice at Kensington Arena. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

the sports going safely, which we feel we are,” Reid said, adding the club has gone “above and beyond” with its written COVID-19 training protocols.This includes skaters wearing masks at all time, on and off the ice.

The club is run by volunteers and has about 44 skaters. In normal times, it competes in local, regional, national and some international competitions.

“This season has obviously been very different with no competitions, but the point I am trying to make is that we are not just a recreational group that can put on a pair of skates and participate at any rec centre,” Reid said in a letter to the health regions.

SAFETY FIRST: The Burnaby Speed Skating Club holds a practice at Kensington Arena,

with COVID protocols in place. Skaters wear masks during practice at all times, both on and off the ice.

PHOTOS JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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Citynow Hospital foundation’s virtual gala pulls in $400,000 Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

Burnaby’s two favourite Michaels made cameos in a virtual gala earlier this month that raised more than $400,000 towards the redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital.

The online “A Gala Reimagined” event, put on by the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, featured short video clips of internationally renowned crooner Michael Bublé, a Burnaby resident, and award-winning actor, comedian, author and activist Michael J. Fox, who grew up in the city.

In Fox’s clip (which featured at least one Emmy on a shelf in the background), he reminisced about hockey injuries that he’d had stitched up at the hospital. Bublé noted he’d been born there.

“We’ve never had the

Michaels,” said an excited Burnaby Hospital Foundation CEO Kristy James – a self-proclaimed “fangirl” of Fox’s 1980s breakout sitcom Family Ties.

James said the shoutouts from the city’s biggest superstars were “a thrill,” but she admits her expectations of her foundation’s marquee fundraising event this year, which had to be moved online because of COVID-19, hadn’t been high.

“I’ve watched several other charities do these galas virtually, and it’s a hard go,” she told the NOW. “To be very honest, I was hoping it would raise awareness, and I was hoping we’d get maybe $200,000.”

The event raised double that thanks in large part to a $250,000 gift from the Bruno family of Burnaby, according to James.

Gala night: Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and his wife, Jennifer, toast the Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s virtual A Gala Reimagined fundraiser. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

About 300 people logged on to watch the gala on Nov. 13, she said, and one big advantage to the virtual format was that all of Burnaby could take part. Since the event was recorded, people can still watch it by visiting the foundation’s website at www.bhfoundation.ca.

The Burnaby Firefight-

ers Charitable Foundation made a 10-year, $250,000 commitment in 2018 to be the annual gala’s presenting sponsor.This year, the firefighters also kicked in an extra $50,000 donation to the fundraiser.

The money raised through the gala is going towards the foundation’s Proud History, Bright Fu-

ture campaign, an ambitious project to raise $30 million in the next four years toward the redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital.

With a $1.3-billion commitment from the provincial government, a two-phase redevelopment will significantly expand the services available at the hospital and boost the number of beds from 265 to 397.When the redevelopment is complete, the hospital will also have two new patient care towers and a cancer treatment centre.

During the virtual gala, emergency room physician Dr. Neil Long said his dream was for the hospital to become a centre of excellence.

“While this might seem fanciful, I ask you this: Why not?Why not Burnaby?” he said. “These changes will turn our little

Awards The Burnaby Hospital Foundation virtual gala recognized these 2020 Philanthropy Award Recipients: Ð Keith and Betty Beedie Leadership in Philanthropy Award – Peter and Shelley O’Sullivan Ð Burnaby Hospital Foundation Corporate Citizenship Award – Alexander College Ð Burnaby Hospital Foundation Dr. Kenneth Hill Spirit of Philanthropy Award – TB Vets Charitable Society Ð Burnaby Hospital Foundation Physician of the Year Award – Dr. Nirmal Kang

community hospital into a world-class, state-of-theart facility.We can make a difference.What you do tonight will make a difference.”

14 THURSDAY, November 26, 2020 • Burnaby Now

Citynow Cops take down ‘high-risk’ target in parking lot Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

A sudden, dramatic arrest unfolded in front of a woman parked in a Burnaby mall parking lot last week.

Elaine McRitchie was inside her car waiting for her husband in the Brentwood mall parking lot near theWillingdon Avenue entrance at about 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 17 when she heard a series of loud bangs “I thought it was bombs going off,” she told the NOW. “It was so loud, and then there was just smoke all over the place, and all of a sudden, through the smoke, there’s like 15 cops.

It was crazy.”

About seven police vehicles, most unmarked, had suddenly descended on

the area without sirens, according to McRitchie, and a man that she had observed walking through the parking lot with a coffee in his hand was on the ground in cuffs.

“I had no idea what was happening,” she said. “It was so terrifying just to all of a sudden have this stuff happening around me.”

The operation was conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, the province’s anti-gang agency, as part of a joint drug investigation withVictoria police, according to CFSEU media spokesperson Sgt. Brenda Winpenny.

She said officers had arrested a “high-risk individual” in relation to the investigation.

“At this point, unfortunately, we can’t say much

more than that because it’s still an ongoing investigation, and so we still have some outstanding individuals and avenues that we’re going to be looking at,” she said.

The loud bangs McRitchie heard were “distraction devices,” a commonly used tool in high-risk arrests, according toWinpenny.

“It has the same effect on the target that you’re trying to arrest as it did to this poor lady that was scared by it,” she said. “It stuns them so that they don’t realize that officers are right there effecting an arrest. It gives them that little window of opportunity for the officers to get in there and arrest the person without any kind of safety risk that they might pose to the public.”

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Check for damage. Place any swollen, corroded, leaking or burned batteries immediately in sand or kitty litter in a cool, dry place. Then place it in a bag and take it to your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) recycling centre.

Drop them. Find a battery drop-off location near you by visiting call2recycle.ca/locator. Call2Recycle will recycle the batteries and the recyclable bags used to protect them.

Keep them cool. If you don’t plan to take your used batteries immediately to a collection location, store the bagged batteries in a cool, dry place in a non-metal container.

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Burnaby Now THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

Citynow SFU grad gives $1 M to help empower female student-athletes A graduate of Burnaby’s Simon Fraser University is giving back in an effort to empower female student-athletes.

Frode Strand-Nielsen, who graduated in 1980, is the founder and manager of a top northern European private equity firm who was also an international student-athlete.

The former men’s soccer captain is empowering female student-athletes and inspiring global perspectives with a $1-million gift to his alma mater.

Strand-Nielsen’s gift has established endowments to support varsity female athletes and invigorate the women’s soccer program.

“The impact of Frode’s generosity is an absolute game changer for our female athletes,” said Theresa Hanson, senior director of SFU athletics

and recreation, in a statement. “This gift will literally change lives and help us develop incredible female leaders.”

“I’m so grateful to Frode and the support he has provided our program,” added women’s soccer head coach Annie Hamel. “His generosity will broaden our recruiting opportunities and our ability to attract high-level student-athletes.”

Strand-Nielsen’s company is FSN Capital, and he hopes this gift will foster excellence and leadership in women’s athletics at SFU. “I believe it’s a basic human right that we all have equal opportunity regardless of ethnicity, colour, religion, sexual preferences or gender,” Strand-Nielsen said. “The female athletes should have the same

financial backing as the male athletes.That’s only fair; it’s only reasonable.”

Strand-Nielsen led scoring for the 1978 squad that set an SFU 20-win record which still stands.

He was chosen Scholar Athlete of theYear by the North American Intercollegiate Association and was later inducted into the SFU Athletics Hall of Fame. Strand-Nielsen received an SFU Outstanding Alumni Award for Professional Achievement in 2017 for his exceptional contribution to local and global communities.

He previously established SFU’s first $1-million athletic scholarship endowment in support of men’s soccer.

Strand-Nielsen describes his time at SFU as “life-transforming.”

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Burnaby Now THURSDAY, November 26, 2020

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE BURNABY â&#x20AC;˘ 2020

GKS Law Firm

MGM Financial

Ascent Real Estate Management Corporation

Puptown Girls Dog Lounge and Spa

Kearney Funeral Services

West-Can Home Hardware

MedCare Plus Medical Clinic

Lotus Flower Boutique

Agra Tandoori

Zane Patni - One Flat Fee

CanSleep Services Burnaby

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elcome to our eighth edition of the Burnaby Profilesof Excellence, a very special annual publication of the Burnaby Now .

The men and women profiled in the following pages come from a wide variety of backgrounds, education, experience and expertise, but they all share something in common: a commitment to excellence that is second to none.

Their dedication and passion in both professional and personal endeavours have bred success on all levels, making them leaders not just in their respective fields but in the community as well. The awards and recognition these business and community leaders have earned are evidence of the truest hallmark of success: the loyalty and respect of customers, and a reputation here in Burnaby and beyond.

We have collected their stories here to share a taste of what they do and why they do it, and most of all, to recognize their commitment to excellence. We are excited to give our readers a glimpse into the lives of these entrepreneurs and professionals, who call Burnaby their home. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lara Graham, Publisher - Burnaby Now

BUSINESS PROFILES n GKS Law Firm n MGM Financial n Ascent Real Estate Management Corporation n Puptown Girls Dog Lounge and Spa n Kearney Funeral Services n West-Can Home Hardware n MedCare Plus Medical Clinic n Lotus Flower Boutique n Agra Tandoori n Zane Patni - One Flat Fee n CanSleep Services Burnaby SPONSORED CONTENT

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE LEGAL SERVICES

GKS Law Firm

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ealing with a workplace injury can be overwhelming and frightening – but needing legal help in the aftermath doesn’t have to be.

Gail Sharma, principal lawyer at GKS Law Firm, says her team is committed to making sure that each and every client feels safe, is well informed, and receives top-notch legal representation. In fact, it’s enshrined in the firm’s motto: a dedicated work injury law firm by your side, from beginning to end.

“I’ve always known my strength was in advocacy for others and helping people,” said Sharma. “That’s exactly what we do here, every day. We are totally dedicated to helping our clients.”

The firm focuses exclusively on workplace injuries.

“Focusing on Workers’ Compensation law gives us an edge compared to other firms that may or may not have that level of knowledge and experience. We’re able to adapt quickly to changes in the system which helps our clients.”

The GKS team includes Sharma, associate lawyer Jesse

Guenther, and legal assistant Raveena Dhindsa, who have a combined 16 years of experience in the field.

“I founded GKS Law Firm specifically to bring together lawyers that were interested in this unique area of law and wanted to help injured workers,” she said. “We are passionate about this work.”

This focus on excellence in both law and in client care has given the firm a sterling reputation as leaders in this arena – which helps new clients find them more easily and to feel secure about choosing the firm to represent them.

“These kinds of cases can be very difficult times in a person’s life, and one of our goals is to reduce the stress and anxiety of the entire process,” she said. “As a result of these injuries, people’s lives can be turned upside down and they may not know if they are being fairly compensated. They also may not know what to do next to be sure the process works for them. This is

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We are passionate about helping injured workers with their WorkSafeBC claims.

all while trying to heal from their injuries at the same time. Our job is to focus on the legal side of their situation to allow them to focus on their healing.”

GKS Law Firm is based in Burnaby, with a second office on the other side of the Fraser River in Surrey, but the firm’s reputation draws clients from around the entire province.

“We’re able to represent people no matter where they live by using technology to connect with them conveniently and easily,” she said.

And regardless of the type of injury or where

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they live, the goal is the same for each and every client: to provide top-notch service and expertise at every step of the process.

“Excellence really comes down to doing first class work, every day, for every client,” she said.

“We really pour our heart and soul into this work, and it’s not just a job for us, it’s our passion.

We are deeply focused on giving our best and focusing on each client as an individual.”

GKS Law Firm offers free consultations to help people determine if legal representation is right for their individual situation.

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE FINANCIAL PLANNING

MGM Financial

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hen it comes to money, how we feel about it is as important as what we do with it.

For Mike Mollica, the founder of MGM Financial Group, making sure clients have good advice that helps them reach their goals is only part of the picture.

“We want our clients and their families to be able to focus on what’s important to them, knowing they can entrust us with taking care of their financial affairs,” he said. “We offer advice, but more importantly, peace of mind.”

The independent financial advisory firm focuses on wealth management strategies for business owners, professionals, and families, and can help people with investments, insurance, benefits, cash flow planning, tax planning, estate planning, and corporate/business tax planning.

Mollica has been in the financial services industry for 18 years. He started out in banking, completed his education in corporate finance at BCIT, then joined

one of the most well-respected wealth management firms in BC. “This is where my passion for numbers and finance met with the desire to help people achieve their financial and life goals, whatever they may be,” he said. “I worked there for a few years before deciding to venture out on my own. I truly enjoy that I can be an integral part of helping people achieve their personal and financial goals.”

The decision to create his own path has been a resounding success. MGM Financial has continued to grow with sterling recommendations from clients, and the team now includes a second advisor, Steven Kanjer, along with two office administrators. Together, they help a wide variety of clients – with an equally wide variety of goals and needs – by making sure that each person has a personalized plan.

“A phrase that has continued to resonate with me over the years is that a goal without a plan is only a wish,”

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he said. “I truly believe that if you have a goal without a plan, the goal will be very hard to achieve regardless of what it is.”

Creating that plan and putting it into action is where Mollica and his team excel. “For me, excellence is determined by what I’d expect if the roles were reversed,” he said. “We listen to what’s important to our clients and lay out a plan to help them achieve that. We always go above and beyond to make sure that the true reason for why we’re meeting is addressed.”

He notes that this year has been exceptionally challenging for us all.

“Through it we’ve been able to adapt our practice to provide our services virtual allowing

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L to R: Steven Kanjer, Dipl. T, RRC – Advisor Mike Mollica, CFP,CLU,CIM,FEA – Founder

us to continue to operate and service our client when they needed us most. We are currently back to normal operation, servicing new and existing clients virtually or in person.”

As someone who was born and raised in Burnaby and still lives here today, it was an easy decision to base his business in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood.

“This area continues to grow and draw people, and my clients love it because I’m centrally located,” he said. “The Heights is one of the best business communities in the Lower Mainland and I am very happy to be part of this family.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Ascent Real Estate Management Corporation

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here’s no place like home – and for Michael Roach, that’s true in more ways than one.

The lifelong Burnaby resident is the owner of Ascent Real Estate Management Corporation, an independent property management company that specializes in strata and rental management in the metro Vancouver area.

The company, he says, is a blend of the best of both big and small – a bit like the city it calls home.

“We provide all the advantages you would expect from a large global brand but with the personalized service of a locally-owned boutique agency,” he said. “We offer a service level that cannot be matched by other firms in an industry increasingly dominated by mergers and foreign ownership.”

Roach has owned Ascent for a decade but started his property management career there as a strata manager in 1999. Today, the company has 45 employees,

including 16 strata and rental managers, 24 support staff and a five-member management team, among them a handful who have been with the company for more than 25 years in all.

“Ascent’s people are our most valuable asset,” he said.

“Customer service is our top priority and that starts with staff. Our people are at the heart of our success.”

Roach, who was born and raised in Burnaby and earned his economics degree at SFU, became interested in the field after serving on the strata council at his first condo, learning the ins and outs of strata management from a resident’s perspective. That position required him to work alongside the property management company for his building, which happened to be Ascent. He quickly developed a love for the work and when an opportunity opened up to come on board with the company, he jumped in with two feet. Now, as head of the company, Roach says part of their success has been a focus on

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excellence that isn’t just philosophical but practical.

“Our services are based on four principles and I think they are the foundation of quality and excellence,” he said. “Integrity: what we promise is what we’ll deliver. Reliability: we will always be there for our clients when they need us most. Stability: we’re local and we aren’t going anywhere. Financial management: our property managers and staff treat your property as if it were their own and keep accurate records, in compliance with bylaws and regulatory requirements.”

Roach says it’s been a profoundly rewarding career, and he’s excited to see what the future

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L to R: Milena Carella, Susan Colosie, Michael Roach, Tanya Millage and Matt Elder

will bring. “You’re helping people with their biggest, most personal asset – their homes,” he said. “We want our clients to feel we provide them with professional, experienced and knowledgeable guidance and advice, and that they can trust us to work closely with them to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of the property. We also want them to feel listened to, helped, and that we care.”

Ascent’s commitment to excellence extends well beyond the walls of the business and into the local community, through volunteer efforts and donating time, energy and funds to local projects. “Great companies are also great citizens,” he said.

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE DOG LOUNGE & SPA

Puptown Girls Dog Lounge and Spa

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t’s been a whirlwind year for the crew at Puptown Girls. Since opening their doors in August 2019, the company has grown by leaps and bounds.

The all-female family-run business – co-owned by sisters Milena Carella and Sabrina Sim and their cousin Juanita Kitaoka – offers luxury dog daycare, grooming, training, barkday parties, and walking in their Brentwood-area location. The business also offers a retail selection of carefully chosen products, from raw food to toys, and longer-term boarding in home environments with trained staff. The owners are joined by a staff of 10, all of whom are dog owners themselves, and love their work.

“These dogs and their owners have become like our extended family,” she said. “Dogs are like therapy to us.

They bring so much joy and happiness to our day that this doesn’t even seem like work.”

The owners all grew up in Burnaby and still live within five minutes of Puptown Girls.

“We opened up in the Brentwood area of Burnaby

because we recognized the need for a good quality daycare in the area to service all of the pet parents that live in the surrounding buildings and houses,” she said.

The response has been enthusiastic, thanks to word of mouth recommendations from happy clients. The reason is simple, they say: they focus on providing the highest level of excellence in care for the dogs and customer service for their families.

“We call this our Puptown Pack and we really mean that,” she said. “We treat every dog like they are our own and we care like they are family. It’s all about the little touches, such as holiday photos, New Year’s Eve sleepovers, homemade treats. We call our dog owners if we haven’t seen one of our pack members in a while to make sure they are OK. We care and it shows.”

Like all businesses, Puptown Girls has had to introduce new protocols this year but those were built on a foundation already dedicated to the highest levels of

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We treat every dog like they are our own and we care like they are family.

cleanliness and sterilization. They’re so confident in their processes that they allow new clients to tour the back area, which isn’t common in the industry.

“The number one comment we receive when clients walk in to our daycare is that they are shocked at how nice it smells. This is a testament to the hard work of our staff and our use of veterinary grade cleaning products. This is so important to us and it makes us happy every time we hear it.”

And while business is booming, the true measure of success will always be how their furry friends

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L to R: Kassandra Willis, Sabrina Sim, Chloe Mjolsness, Milena Carella, Vanessa Fajemisin and Juanita Kitaoka

feel about Puptown Girls.

“We hope the dogs feel loved, happy and safe when they are at our daycare, or being groomed and boarded and we hope that their owners feel assured that their dogs are in the best hands possible,” said Carella. “It’s not just about sitting and petting dogs all day, it’s about being educated in canine behavior, which our staff is highly trained in – and providing a balance of love and offering direction when a dog needs it.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE FUNERAL SERVICES

Kearney Funeral Services

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lenty has changed over the years, but one thing has remained a constant at Kearney Funeral Services: a focus on compassion and care that goes above and beyond.

The family owned business got its start more than a century ago. Today, with locations in Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver and Cloverdale, and fourthgeneration members of the Kearney family still involved in operations, those touchstones continue to be a guiding priority.

“We’re very focused on caring for people, for families,” says owner and funeral director Ryan Crean (Kearney).

“That’s a priority throughout our organization. We want everyone to feel that they were listened to, taken care of, treated compassionately and with sensitivity. That’s part of our legacy, part of the trust we’ve built over the years.”

In some cases, Crean and his team help people plan for the future, but sometimes they’re working with families in the midst of unexpected grief.

“We help people with the process of deciding what kinds of arrangements they want for themselves or their loved ones,” he said. “That can mean people who are coming to us as part of their own estate planning, looking ahead to make plans for themselves. Sometimes we are helping people a few weeks or days in advance, and sometimes it’s an unexpected loss and we step in at that point to support them through that time.”

Kearney assists in making arrangements that can include a wide spectrum of services, including burial or cremation, or memorial events. Depending on the circumstances, a family may have very specific traditions and requests, but other times, the staff can help guide choices and decisions.

“These events are very important and how we manage this time can impact how the grieving process takes place,” noted Crean. “At one time, communities had

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We’re very focused on caring for people.

That’s a priority throughout our organization.

very deeply rooted traditions, but over time that’s become less common and so we know how important it is to help guide people to decisions that will allow them to honour and remember the loved one and also the community and family and friends around that individual.”

The proof of their dedication is evidenced in the incredible reputation they have built – and which continues to grow.

“We often hear back from people how much of a difference our team made for them. They’ll comment on a specific staff member, sometimes even just a small moment or action that helped them, or that they felt overwhelmed at first but

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L to R: Victoria Cippiciani, Athena Theodorakakis, Ryan Crean, Michael Garisto, Aaron Morrison and Andrea Richmond

that we were able to walk with them through the process,” he said. “We work very hard to build that trust, to help people make decisions that they will feel are the right ones. These are critical moments of transition and connection, and I’m proud that we can help people with that.”

Crean says he hopes that people will become more comfortable having conversations about their wishes.

“These are hard things to talk about but it’s also reassuring for family and friends to know that they’ve made plans in advance.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE H A R D WA R E S T O R E

West-Can Home Hardware

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or the team at West-Can Home Hardware, excellence extends far beyond offering top-notch customer service or extensive selection of products.

It also includes a dedication to the community, a focus on supporting staff, and being the best in every way possible.

“We are passionate about what we do every day and we’re focused on continuous learning and innovation,” said Sonia Jhaj, who manages the family owned and operated business. “Excellence for us flows into all facets of the business and involves ongoing innovation and growth.”

That means prioritizing the customer by striving for quality, consistency and constant improvement, she added, while also maintaining a focus on supporting a healthy employee culture where communication, creativity and innovation are encouraged.

The Burnaby business is a one-stop shop for household needs, from cleaning supplies, paint, kitchen appliances and utilities, gardening and seasonal products, power

tools, toys, and automotive. “And we focus on having that personal touch, a friendly environment, for our customers, that’s more one-on-one. We get to know many of our loyal customers, and see them again and again,” said Jhaj.

The company has had steady growth over the years, as happy customers continue to recommend the Edmonds Street operation to friends and family. This success is due in large part to the incredible staff at West-Can, said Jhaj.

“We are lucky to have a strong team of people who all have a passion and experience with customers and are driven to make a difference in everyday people’s lives,” she said. “Happy employees equal happy customers.”

That focus on supporting staff includes ongoing training, group-building activities and staff incentives to help strengthen team relationships, and ultimately, build powerful customer relations.

“Most people don’t realize that it requires ongoing knowledge consumption for the growing number of

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L to R: Max Langlais, Arden Sparvier, Sonia Jhaj and Brad Hall

We are passionate about what we do every day.

products and services,” she said. “So, in essence, we’re always in school!”

This year, West-Can – like so many businesses around the world – faced unique challenges with Covid-19, but Jhaj says they’ve been able to quickly adapt and adjust their services to continue to safely welcome customers.

“We love what we do and we love seeing our customers,” she said. “We really have a personal touch here, and being able to use our expertise or knowledge to help a customer is so rewarding.”

West-Can focuses on giving back to the community by participating in many community events, volunteering with local organizations, and contributing to charities with causes that align with

the company’s core values.

“Burnaby is a wonderful community and very supportive to local businesses. We’re grateful to be in this city.”

West-Can’s well-deserved reputation continues to draw new customers all the time, most on the advice of neighbours or friends.

“Referrals are very exciting because word of mouth recommendations are the most organic and powerful form of advertising and it tells us that we’re doing something right.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE MEDICAL CLINIC

MedCare Plus Medical Clinic

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he expertise available inside MedCare Plus Medical Clinic is a rare combination. Most clinics have family physicians on staff – MedCare+ has a team of family physicians, but also a clinical counsellor, a rheumatologist, and a physiotherapist, all in one place, all working alongside one another for wraparound care. Additionally, there is a pharmacy next door so patients can have seamless care.

This multidisciplinary approach allows the team to offer a spectrum of services that includes general medicine, prenatal care, women’s health, and geriatric care, to name just a few.

The new clinic is truly a family affair: the team includes siblings Dr. Sumeet Kalia and Dr. Deepika Kalia, both family doctors, and Jessica Kalia, a clinical counsellor, along with Dr. Sumeet Kalia’s wife, rheumatologist Dr. Arina Garg. They’re joined by Dr. Anna Chong, who is also a family physician, and Nikhita Jain, who offers physiotherapy services.

“Our team is ready to provide exceptional care,” said Dr. Kalia. “Our doctors get to know you and your family, providing comprehensive and continuing health care.

We strive to help you improve your quality of life and work with you to achieve your wellness goals.”

For the team at MedCare+, this clinic is both a homecoming and the realization of a long-held goal.

“Burnaby is home and always will be,” noted Dr. Kalia.

“My sisters, and I were born and raised here. Us three and my wife have always dreamed of coming back and opening a clinic together in Burnaby and giving back to the community here. It’s truly a blessing for us to be back.”

Dr. Kalia has been immersed in health care in Burnaby and the surrounding region since returning from his family medicine residency in Pittsburgh. He is a physician at the George Derby Residential Care facility, and has been working as a primary care provider at

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the Central Park Covid Centre for the last five months, and is a hospitalist physician at Langley Memorial. He has also been elected to the Board of Directors of the Divisions of Family Medicine.

It’s no surprise the Kalia family found their path in medicine. Their grandfather was a physician in India, inspiring each of them to follow in his footsteps in their own unique ways.

Now, the physicians and the rest of the team are excited to see their commitment and passion for medicine make a difference for patients at MedCare+.

“We strive to provide patient-centred care.

We are committed to educating our patients so

they can make informed choices regarding their health care.”

That goal is one shared by the entire team.

“Our hope is that MedCare+ patients receive compassionate care. I hope they feel that all their concerns are heard and addressed,” said Dr. Kalia. “I hope they feel at home with us and part of the family. Excellence for us is being able to provide excellent care to our patients.”

The clinic is currently accepting new patients, for both virtual appointments by phone or video, or in-person. Same day appointments are available for urgent help, and each of family doctors are still accepting new patients for long-term care.

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE FLORIST

Lotus Flower Boutique

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he seeds to some success stories are planted early in life.

For Natalie Chow-Kung, the path to owning a successful business began in childhood – by watching her mother.

“My mom owned a floral shop in Brentwood for more than 25 years. As a child I’d go with my mom to do my homework in the back and help out with the small jobs where I could,” she says. “I just loved what she did and fell in love with the work when I saw how much joy it brought people.”

It wasn’t long before she knew that she wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps – not just to work in the industry but as a business owner herself.

“My mom taught me everything she knew. That was my apprenticeship into the field,” she said. “Over time I’ve grown, learned, and tweaked all those tips and tricks to create my own unique style.”

When the time came for her mother to retire, many of her long-time loyal clients simply switched over

to Chow-Kung’s new shop. “I feel a lot of people appreciate the unique history of the shop, knowing it started off as a family business, it’s local, and we always add our personal touch,” she said. “There’s a lot of big box companies that try to do what we do, but they can’t compare because we put heart into our designs.”

When the opportunity arose, she also took over Terra Plants and Flowers in Richmond, bringing another set of clients over under the Lotus Flower Boutique umbrella.

She now has five designers and a stellar reputation in the region.

“I feel that we’re not the average flower shop. We stand out and build relationships with our customers. We talk to each customer, find out what they want, what they need, and that’s what keeps them coming back,” she said.

“It’s definitely different now. We see people coming in

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We love what we do and it’s not just a business for us.

with ideas they’ve seen online,” she said. “We love having the chance to think outside the box and to give our customers that bit of ‘extra’ through our designs.”

She is quick to give credit to her flower shop family.

“We have an amazing group of people here,” she said. “We love what we do and it’s not just a business for us – it’s really about creating something beautiful, about fulfilling the customer’s needs. That’s our priority.”

Chow-Kung is hoping to see her business

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Natalie Chow-Kung, Flower Boutique Owner

continue to grow, just as her mother’s did, but not at the expense of quality.

“We want to always be a family business that is personal and approachable,” she said. “We have to stay true to our roots and be here for our customers. I love knowing that we have this rich history of where we’ve come from and that we can continue to raise the bar for the future.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE R E S TA U R A N T

Agra Tandoori

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ood has always brought people together as a way for friends and family to share, celebrate, and gather.

For the team at Agra Tandoori, which offers authentic Indian cuisine in Burnaby, that sense of connection is more important than ever before.

“We strive to bring the taste of India for our guests to experience here in Burnaby, spreading not only the flavours of India but also spreading the culture of community,” says owner Bhupinderjit Sandhu. “This year, we had to step outside the box to reimagine what community building can be in this new world.”

With two locations, Agra Tandoori has been able to continue to serve the Burnaby area with new procedures and protocols in place. But they also found ways to reach out and connect, such as including inspirational notes inside takeout and delivery orders and becoming more active in social media to stay in touch with loyal customers.

The restaurant began as a single location on Canada Way, then expanded to a second location at Market

Crossing, thanks to steady growth and increased demand from customers.

Sandhu says the great reputation the restaurants have built is due to his incredible staff.

“We are led by four amazing culinary chefs, Daljit Banger, Randeep Paul, Mukesh Sacher and Vanshpradeep Rathore.

Each one is dedicated, driven and exceptional members of our team,” he said. “Alongside myself, Hussein Ali is at the helm of the team to ensure culinary excellence. And we have a large serving and kitchen staff, who are the backbone of the team. Together we work to provide our guests with food that will leave them wanting more.”

Being able to share fantastic food and a wonderful dining experience with customers is incredibly rewarding, he adds.

“We are lucky to be in an industry that focuses on making people happy by filling their stomachs. We want them to feel like family here.”

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We are lucky to be in an industry that focuses on making people happy.

The company has implemented extensive new policies to ensure that all recommendations and regulations are carried out in light of Covid-19.

“As a business we recognize the responsibility we are taking on and we take that incredibly seriously,” he said. “The safety of our guests and staff is our main priority. We truly hope that everyone remains safe during these times. Supporting each other as a community is how we will get through this together.”

For Sandhu and his team, that responsibility is a reflection of the commitment they’ve always made to their customers.

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Bhupinderjit Sandhu and Hussein Ali, Restaurateurs

“For us, excellence is constantly pushing yourself to learn, innovate and grow. Excellence is demonstrated when an organization is obsessed with improvement. We strive to raise the bar that we have set for ourselves.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE R E A LT O R

Zane Patni – One Flat Fee

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he real estate market is changing everyday – and Zane Patni is thrilled to be part of it.

The Burnaby real estate agent works with One Flat Fee, which – as the name suggests – allows home sellers to utilize a single flat fee, determined at the start of the process, rather than the traditional commission-based realtor structure.

“It gives a client much more certainty to know exactly what will happen,” said Patni. “It’s definitely still a new concept for a lot of people but it’s growing. It’s an industry changer and it’s having an impact on expectations of real estate.”

With a background of more than 20 years in market development, Patni moved into real estate after a serendipitous experience.

“My mother had decided it was time to sell her home and as we were looking at the options it was just so limited,” he said, noting that a commission-based fee structure would leave her final cost higher than her entire salary. “My lawyer suggested I look at the flat-fee model

and it was an absolute eureka moment for me. We went with it, got the property sold, and I thought ‘that was amazing.’ I knew I was interested in helping other people do the same thing.”

Patni notes that the traditional models in realty are so deeply entrenched that people sometimes ask if the flatfee model is even allowed.

“We get clients who call us to ask questions and they’ve just never heard of anything like it. But at the end of the day, this is a fully legal model run by all the same standards and regulations. It’s just, in my opinion, a much better model and I believe we’ll continue to see it grow and continue to change things in the industry.”

Patni says the proof is in the pudding – or in this case, the final bill.

“When a client is first approaching this and it’s so new, they might feel hesitant but then when you sit down and

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This is going to change our expectations of real estate.

look at the numbers on a spreadsheet, the flat fee system not only saves them money but it also gives them certainty.”

Patni says he’s passionate about making sure each and every client gets the best service and feels confident about their choice.

“I tell people: don’t just interview me, go out and interview three agents. And not three from the same firm or the same structure. Interview three with different approaches, from different firms. This is one of the largest transactions of most people’s lives, and I don’t want them to come to me just

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Zane Patni, Real Estate Agent

because of a recommendation but also because they feel excited and confident about that choice.”

Patni is passionate not just about the exceptional service he offers but also about ensuring expertise and knowledge.

“Ultimately, what separates a fantastic agent from an average one is knowledge: I wake up every morning and the first thing I do is look at the inventory that’s currently available, the sales. I’m obsessed, because that’s a basic fundamental thing – you have to be on top of it, every day.”

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE SLEEP DISORDER SOLUTIONS

CanSleep Services Burnaby

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veryone knows how important it is to get a good night sleep. But too often people ignore very important signs telling them that their sleep is disrupted and they need to take action to protect their health.

Fatigue, inability to concentrate, moodiness, even weight gain and high blood pressure are some of the signs that sleep has been disrupted. At CanSleep Services in Burnaby, a sleep disorder solutions company with 20 years serving patients, trained respiratory therapists will help you identify your sleep problems and come up with the right solution you need to improve your quality of life.“If you’re not getting good quality sleep, you’ll notice it in how you feel and how you go about your day,” says Marina Aravena, a respiratory therapist who has worked at CanSleep for 10 years.

A condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the source of most sleeping problems. When there’s a blockage in the breath passageway, oxygen is choked off, prompting

the brain to initiate a stress response, including a rise in heart rate, to make the sleeper wake up and breathe again.

It’s a condition that reduces total oxygen levels and causes a number of side effects, including chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety and weight gain, particularly when patients respond to the anxiety or tiredness they feel by eating more.

More women are seeking solutions for sleep problems, according to Aravena. But typically, it’s men who are referred because of health issues and because their bed partner is raising concerns about their own lack of sleep and their partner’s sleep disruptions. “You don’t need a referral to do a sleep test, so we send them information virtually on how to complete the test, we can ship them the testing device, now during COVID-19, or they can pick it up.” The

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If you are sleeping better you’ll feel better. You will notice your quality of overall health and you’ll immediately feel an improvement.

gold standard for unblocking the breathing pathway is continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP), which uses a machine to help a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe more easily during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in the patients’ throat so that their airway doesn’t collapse when they breathe in.

After the initial test, follow up consultation and monitoring can be done virtually — giving patients peace of mind — while installation is as simple as plugging in the machine, turning it on and placing the mask over the mouth and nose.

The newest CPAP machines are comfortable to wear, and some versions are small enough to slip into travel bags. They are quiet to use, come with a warranty and are an effective treatment without any side effects. Aravena has been amazed and gratified to see her patients respond well to CPAP therapy.

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Community now Researchers use math to figure out how to stop the spread of COVID Cornelia Naylor

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Two Burnaby researchers are using math to probe the most effective ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces, schools, transit, parties and other settings.

In a paper published on Nov. 19 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), SFU professors Caroline Colijn and Paul Tupper outline a mathematical model for figuring out which of the various measures, such as social distancing, handwashing, masks, Plexiglas barriers and social bubbles, is best for a given activity.

“Currently, treatments are limited, and there is no

approved vaccine,” states the abstract. “Interventions such as handwashing, masks, social distancing, and ‘social bubbles’ are used to limit community transmission, but it is challenging to choose the best interventions for a given activity. Here, we provide a quantitative framework to determine which interventions are likely to have the most impact in which settings.”

Colijn and Tupper introduce the concept of “event R” – the expected number of people who become infected with COVID-19 from one individual at an event – and then factor in four parameters: transmission intensity, duration of exposure, the proximity of individuals and the degree of mixing.

Their model has found physical distancing is effective at reducing COVID-19 transmission in all settings, but the effectiveness of social bubbles and masks depends on the situation.

For example, masking may be effective if the event is short, like riding on a bus, but not if it’s longer, like sitting in an office all day.

Colijn, an SFU infectious disease specialist and mathematician, gives the analogy of mosquitoes and a window screen with a small hole in it.

“If you’re in the room for 10 minutes, is that screen going to help you not get a mosquito bite?

Yeah, probably. But if you’re in the room for 10 hours, a mosquito’s going

to get through that hole,” she said. “The screen changes the rate at which the mosquitoes can enter the room, but if you sit in that room long enough, you’re going to get a mosquito bite.”

The model was designed using data from outbreak reports from around the world, according to Colijn, and will help “disentangle” which interventions will work best in any given situation, she said.

Tupper, an SFU mathematics professor, said the model is a decision-making tool.

“Someone’s actually making an app where you can plug the numbers in,” he said. “We’re excited about that.”

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North gets eighth exposure notice Parents at Burnaby’s biggest high school got their eighth letter over the weekend notifying them of COVID-19 exposures at their kids’ school.

Burnaby North Secondary families got notices from Fraser Health and principal Dave Rawnsley on Saturday saying someone who tested positive for the virus had been at the school on Nov. 9 and 13.

Just three days earlier, on Nov. 18, the same families were told someone infected with COVID-19 had been at the school on Nov. 10.

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be shared for privacy reasons.

This is the eighth time that Burnaby North parents have been notified of exposures at the school, according to letters posted on the school’s website. Since September, there have been 15 days that someone infected with COVID has been at the school.

At least one parent took to social media to vent her frustration on Nov. 18, taking issue with statements by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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Take care of the seniors in your life during COVID-19 In response to National Senior Safety Week earlier in November, Ambulance Paramedics of BC reminded British Columbians why it is more important than ever to care for the more than 900,000 seniors in our province.

Although residents over the age of 60 make up just over one-quarter of our population, they accounted for 96% of COVID-19 deaths between Jan. 1 and Sept. 1, said a news release.

However, the transmission of COVID-19 isn’t the only effect this pandemic has had on our elderly population.

“With the need to physically distance and keep those at greatest risk safe, seniors may be receiving less visits from family and friends who they typically rely on for help with important tasks such as cleaning and grocery shopping,” said Troy Clifford, president of the Ambulance Paramedics of

BC, in a news release.

Clifford warns that seniors’ well-being may also be negatively impacted by their inability to access doctors and health care.

“Seniors may have increased difficulty connecting with their primary care physicians and health-care specialists as the amount of available in-person appointments are reduced due to COVID-19,” he said. “Some seniors may also be uncomfortable having medical appointments over the phone or by video, further impacting their access to important care.”

Megan Lawrence, public education director with APBC, asks British Columbians to check in on those they love.

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consider the use of night lights.

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Community now Beedie scholarships on offer again A Burnaby-born developer and philanthropist is preparing to give a leg up to another batch of B.C. high school graduates looking to pursue post-secondary studies.

Beedie Luminaries, founded by Ryan Beedie, president of Beedie, plans to award $4.2 million in scholarships in 2021 and is calling on Grade 12 students who are facing financial adversity to apply.

The foundation will award 105 scholarships next year, each worth up to $40,000 towards post-secondary studies at any public university, college or trade school in B.C. Twenty of the scholarships handed out last year went to students from Burnaby.

“It is difficult to put into words the staggering, life-changing effect that

Beedie Luminaries has had on me,” Burnaby recipient Avery Chan said in a news release. “The financial support combined with the mentorship provided by Beedie Luminaries has truly allowed me to dream big and succeed in an increasingly turbulent world.”

Past Beedie Luminaries have demonstrated not only academic readiness, but also shared compelling personal stories of adversity and resilience, according to the release.

More than 70% of last year’s recipients live in rental or social housing, 48% come from single-parent or foster families and 26 per cent are the first in their family to attend post-secondary schools, the release said.

“It is more important than ever to eliminate the cost barriers that keep de-

serving B.C. students from pursuing their post-secondary education,” Beedie said in the release.

“I have been blown away by the tremendous success of our students in their post-secondary studies so far and how they have come together to support each other, showing their determination and resilience.”

Now in its fourth year, Beedie Luminaries launched in November 2018 with a $50-million donation from Beedie to coincide with his 50th birthday.

In its first year, the program was only open to students from Metro Vancouver but expanded to include students from all over B.C in its second year.

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Be Santa for a local senior This holiday season is going to look different for everyone, but as COVID-19 restrictions remain in place, seniors across Burnaby are especially at risk of significant challenges associated with isolation.

The company Home Instead is once again launching its Be a Santa to a Senior program. Extra precautions will be taken so gifts can be safely collected and delivered to seniors in need, the company said.

“Our senior population has been through so much this year, with COVID-19 having det-

rimental and lasting effects on many older adults’ well-being, physical and mental health,” said Harpreet Singh, co-owner of the Burnaby Home Instead office. “A simple gift or small gesture can show them that they have been thought of, which is more important this year than ever.”

Be a Santa to a Senior relies on the support of the community, as well as area businesses, non-profit organizations and retailers.

Home Instead is continuing its four-year long partnership with London

Drugs to help with gift collection this year.

Chaffey-Burke Elementary students will also be participating by creating personalized cards to be delivered to each senior.

Anyone who wants to help can visit London Drugs at 4970 Kingsway and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior tree on display from now until Dec. 15.

The tree will be decorated with ornaments featuring seniors’ first names and gift suggestions.

Holiday shoppers can choose an ornament, buy the requested gift and return it to the store.

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Online shopping this holiday season? Some safety tips The COVID-19 pandemic has many people turning to online shopping this holiday season.

RCMP wants to help keep the season holidays merry and bright by providing some tips to help protect the public from crimes related to online shopping and online marketplace apps.

ONLINE MARKETPLACE APP ROBBERIES Online marketplace apps are a convenient way for people to buy and sell merchandise. Unfortunately, they are also a convenient way for criminals

to commit personal robberies. Criminals use apps such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Kijiji, and Letgo to arrange face-toface meetings with their victims.Victims are often lured using ads that offer high-value items at low prices.When the meetup takes place, the victims are robbed of their cash or high-value item.

Surrey RCMP Robbery Unit recommends these tips if you plan to meet an unknown person to buy or sell an item: Ð Insist on a public meeting place during the day, such as local businesses

with regular foot traffic. Ð Gather as much information as possible so you know who you’re dealing with, such as their full name and cellphone number. Ð Do not meet in a secluded place or invite strangers into your home. Ð Only meet during daylight hours or in a welllit and heavily populated area. Ð Be especially careful when buying or selling high-value items. Ð Tell a friend or family member where you’re going and when you’re meeting the buyer/seller.

Ð Take your cellphone and a friend along to accompany you.

ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS It continues to be important to employ safe internet practices while conducting online shopping, particularly during the busy gift-giving season.

Surrey RCMP Financial Crime Unit recommends these tips to prevent crimes related to online shopping – not only related to internet transactions, but tips for safeguarding packages delivered to your home. Ð Create complex, diffi-

cult-to-guess passwords for your devices and accounts and change passwords frequently. Ð Periodically check your credit reports, bank and credit card statements and report any irregularities promptly to the relevant financial institution and to the credit bureaus. Ð Use reputable websites for online shopping. Reading online website reviews can be a good way to identify suspicious websites. Ð Always use a secure internet connection when making a purchase (look for a little lock icon on your browser).

Ð Don’t use open Wi-Fi that isn’t secured. Ð Only shop on sites that take secure payment methods, such as credit cards and PayPal. Never send cash or a cheque. Ð Make sure you use the correct delivery address when completing your online purchase. Ð Make sure someone is home or alert a neighbour when you are expecting a package or delivery. Ð Consider installing surveillance cameras at your doorstep.

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Fortius sports centre set to close doors on Dec. 31

More details are being provided about the impending closure of a Burnaby sports training complex.

Fortius Sport and Health announced on Nov. 13 that it would be closing down all business operations but didn’t give a date on when that would happen.

“We can now confirm that at the end of business day on December 31, 2020, Fortius will be closing all business operations,” reads an email to members that was forwarded to the NOW. “We will continue to see clients, and run normal business operations until this date.”

The email notes FitFirst Footwear and Starbucks also remain open.

People are now being asked to share their favourite Fortius memories on Twitter or Instagram, using #FortiusFarewell and tagging @fortiuscentre or emailing them to updates@fortiussport.com.

Fortius is an integrated

athlete development centre. Situated in Burnaby on Kensington Avenue, Fortius is home to a 148,000-square-foot fitness and performance centre, FIFA-standard turf pitch, NBA-lined gymnasium, human performance lab, multi-disciplinary sports medicine clinic, 50room lodge and a bistro.

The facility is used by a wide variety of amateur sports groups, such as Burnaby hockey and soccer teams, as well as college-level teams, plus groups such as Athletics BC, Curl BC, Artistic Swim BC, Canoe Kayak BC,Wrestling BC, Sport Med BC, BC School Sports, and Karate BC. Fortius has also partnered with SFU researchers in the field of sports medicine.

The closure of the Fortius Sport and Health centre will leave a unique gap in the city that will be hard to fill, Mayor Mike Hurley said.

A Fortius spokesperson

said the organization was not providing interviews, but Hurley said the closure was not unexpected.

“We’ve been hearing about that for a little while.

It was out there that they were struggling to keep it together financially,” he said. “(It was) a fantastic idea and fantastic facility, but I guess there just wasn’t enough of that type of athlete to make a go of it. I think COVID added to it, but I think they were struggling prior to COVID as well.”

“They’ve tried a lot of different things there,” Hurley said. “But obviously the business model just wasn’t able to sustain it.”

He added the Fortius centre “provided something really different” by offering to the general public the kind of athlete training typically available to elites in their fields.

“From that perspective, it’ll be very much a missed facility,” he said.

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Many women seeking addictions treatment face barriers that prevent them from taking the first step. They may be worried about leaving their children, significant other, pets, or lost time and income from work. Perhaps the most prominent barrier is the woman’s relationship with herself.

Renata, alumna of Charlford House, faced many obstacles on her journey to recovery, especially her own self worth. Even though she didn’t have a job, Renata she stayed away from treatment because she was scared to face the reality of trauma from her past and didn’t feel worthy of recovery.

Money was also a hurdle in Renata’s path to treatment. She was stealing from her mom and friends for money to spend on drugs. Every penny she had was going towards her addiction.

Renata’s son was in the care of her mother, and she was living with them, still using. Before Charlford House, she went to another treatment centre because her mother forced her. She relapsed shortly thereafter. When she finally went to Charlford House, it was because she wanted to go, for herself.

That moment of clarity helped her find hope and rebuild her relationship with her son.

Charlford House helps our clients overcome physical and emotional barriers. Our program teaches women the skills to work through trauma, realize their own strength, and reconnect with their children. Renata now has nearly eight years clean and takes care of her son.

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Predeceased by husband Jack in 1998 and infant son William Harry. Survived by loving daughters Marlene (Michael Sharzer) and Kathleen (Craig McWilliams), granddaughter Leah Sharzer, and many well-loved nieces and nephews. Born to Harry and Anastasia Basil in Calgary, Lym moved with her Greek-Canadian family to North Burnaby in 1923. Soon there were four young Basils: Liberty (Lib), Lym, Pete and Jim. Growing up on Pender Street, attending Gilmore Avenue School and Burnaby North High School studying physics and math, playing grass hockey and softball, Lym made many lifelong friends. After graduation in 1939 Lym ran a coffee shop in Timmins, Ontario with her sister, trained at a government sewing and dressmaking program in North Burnaby, worked at Pacific Mills and as a B.C. Electric Guide in Vancouver. Many weekends Lym, Marg Shearer and Elaine Reid rowed to Bedwell Bay. Marriage to Jack in 1947 took Lym to North Vancouver and later Shalalth (Bridge River Townsite) before returning to The Heights to buy the family home on Pender Street.

At home Lym was a dynamo especially once she got a new pattern or recipe. A long-time bowler and a long service volunteer, most notably at Fellburn, Hastings Community Centre and Meals on Wheels Lym liked people. Together Lym and Jack explored in their camper, holidayed in Hawaii, and babysat precious granddaughter, Leah. Lym also enjoyed activities at Confederation Park Seniors Centre. Lym, Mary Miller, Mabel Thomson, and Lib Thomson were a longtime foursome for crib and lunch at Brentwood with friends Alice Grant and Bea Rigby-Jones. During her last eight years Lym lived at Rideau Manor where she enjoyed card nights and bus outings. For Lym news of family, friends and kind deeds always brought a smile. Granddaughter Leah describes Lym as “the best Granny ever.”

Lym was a brave, loving, funny, beautiful mother.

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Applicant: Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9, Email: info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700 In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, TMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for TMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The IVMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within TMC’s rights-of-way and access roads to its pipeline systems. In British Columbia, TMC operates the Trans Mountain Pipeline transporting crude oil and refined products from Edmonton, AB to Burnaby, BC. The pipelines are located below ground and in the proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Heffley Creek, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Surrey, Coquitlam and Burnaby.

Applicant: Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9, Email: info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700 In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, TMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for TMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The IVMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within TMC facilities. Facilities include pump stations, valve stations, terminals, tank farms and office/maintenance facilities. All facilities are fenced, secure compounds not accessible to the general public. The facilities are in close proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Black Pines, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley and Burnaby.

This IVMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5-year IVMP which expires in February 2021. The proposed duration of the IVMP is from March 31, 2021 to March 31, 2026.

The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low or self-sustaining ground cover, seeding, fertilization where setbacks permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the IVMP applies. TMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable Acts and regulations.

The active ingredient names and an example of trade names of the pesticides (herbicides) proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Clearview), picloram (Grazon), pyroxasulfone (Torpedo), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Esterified vegetable oil (Hasten adjuvant) and paraffinic oil and alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants (Gateway adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, stem injection, wick/wipe-on applicator, and boom sprayer.

A draft copy of the proposed IVMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be reviewed online on the Trans Mountain website from using this link https://www.transmountain.com/vegetation-management A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above (Trans Mountain Corporation, info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

This IVMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5-year IVMP which expires in April 2021. The proposed duration of the IVMP is from May 1, 2021 to May 1, 2026.

The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low or self-sustaining ground cover, seeding, fertilization where setbacks permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides (herbicides) are intended within the geographic area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. TMC conducts all work, including pest (herbicide) management, in strict adherence with all applicable Acts and regulations.

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A draft copy of the proposed IVMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be reviewed online on the Trans Mountain website from using this link https://www.transmountain.com/vegetation-management A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above (Trans Mountain Corporation, info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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