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City to spend $26 million to buy Fortius centre Dustin Godfrey

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The City of Burnaby has agreed to buy the 5.16-acre property currently occupied by the Fortius Sport and Health facilities in a $26.6-million deal.

The city has signed a purchase and sale agreement with the Fortius Foundation to acquire the land, including the 146,000-plus-square-foot Fortius building.The deal includes a reimbursement to Fortius for the non -profit’s prepaid lease of

an adjacent sports field on city-owned land at 3677 Kensington Ave. The sale is expected to close on Feb. 1, 2021.

“By purchasing the Fortius facility, the City of Burnaby has secured an important recreation asset at Burnaby Lake in per-

petuity,” said Mayor Mike Hurley in a news release.

“This purchase will ensure this facility, located alongside the city’s sport fields, ice arenas and swimming pool at Burnaby Lake continues to deliver services that support recreation and athletic needs of

residents.”

The Fortius Foundation opened the facilities in 2013 as an “integrated athlete development centre,” according to the city’s news release, but its business model had been faltering in recent years.

In November this year,

Fortius announced it would be closing the facilities on Dec. 31, with the pandemic being a key factor in the decision.

The centre includes a double-gymnasium, a fitness centre and office space.

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Citynow HEALTH

Mask rules broken at Burnaby TMX sites

Dustin Godfrey

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Federal regulators found “systemic non-compliances” with COVID-19 mask rules at Trans Mountain worksites in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.

Four workers were sent home following an inspection that found more than three dozen violations by contractors in three days.

Canada Energy Regulator staff conducted a compliance inspection at the Westridge Marine Terminal on Dec. 1 and the Burnaby Terminal (on Burnaby Mountain) on Dec. 2.The inspection also focused on “Spread 7,” the section of the pipeline expansion construction being done in the Lower Mainland, on Dec. 3.Work at each of these sites is contracted out to Kiewit-Ledcor Trans Mountain Partnership (KLTP).

Over the course of those three days, the inspector found 37 violations of three COVID protocols set out by Trans Mountain’s COVID-19 response plan.

Those protocols include mandating that physical distancing of two metres must be followed when possible, and when it isn’t possible, workers must wear face masks that completely cover the nose and mouth. Supervisors and health and safety officers are expected, per the protocols, to monitor the effectiveness of the plan and

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enforce the protocols.

Trans Mountain officials told the CER inspector the contractor’s disciplinary measures for violating the protocols range from a verbal warning up to termination, according to a CER report.

“At each site, workers … were observed not adhering to the requirements outlined in the COVID protocols, despite the company messaging and signage around sites,” reads the report.

The Westridge terminal saw more than three-fifths of all violations, with a total of 23.That includes 10 instances of people wearing their masks improperly (namely, not covering their noses) and nine instances of people not wearing masks when they should.

The inspector further reported four instances of people wearing masks but working within two metres of people not wearing masks or improperly wearing their masks.

The Burnaby Terminal saw four instances recorded for each of the three violations. Spread 7 was the only location not to see instances of people not wearing masks, and only one instance was recorded for each of the other two violations.

“These observations were not limited to a specific work site, rather the non-compliances were observed throughout the Lower Mainland region,” reads the CER report.

“Based on the inspection officer’s observations, there are systemic non -compliances with respect to implementing measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 across worksites in the Lower Mainland region which are not being effectively addressed by Trans Mountain.”

The regulator stopped short of ordering a suspension of work, instead making two general orders to stop violating the COVID protocols and to take measures to ensure the protocols are followed.

The regulator further took three more specific measures, including ordering two workers not wearing masks properly in Coquitlam, along Spread 7, to immediately put on masks and to leave the worksite for the rest of the day.

In a separate report, on Dec. 2, an inspector also ordered two workers travelling together in a truck at the Burnaby Terminal without wearing masks to put on masks and leave the worksite.The inspector further ordered Trans Mountain to ensure those two workers were “fully instructed” on COVID protocols before returning to work.

Trans Mountain was also ordered to conduct a “safety standdown” to address all Trans Mountain employees, contractors and subcontrac-

tors at Lower Mainland worksites.The “safety standdown” would include informing workers of provincial COVID requirements, the importance of compliance and of the disciplinary ladder for non-compliance.

The standdown was also mandated to include a “clear description of the current COVID-19 statistics in Canada, in the health region, and an accurate number of confirmed COVID cases on the TMEP (Trans Mountain expansion project) to date.”

According to the recent figures on the federal government’s website, Canada saw 5,891 new cases on Sunday, with a total of 460,743 as of that date.

The total active cases nationwide was recorded at 74,059. More than 13,400 people have died in the country.

Here in the Fraser Health region, where all Lower Mainland Trans Mountain work is being done, 469 new cases were recorded on Friday, with 7,110 active cases and a total of 25,867 cases to that date.Three hundred and thirty-five people had died of COVID in the region as of Friday.

It’s not immediately clear how many cases Trans Mountain has seen.

The order was made on Dec. 4, and a followup was issued on Dec. 10 indicating the orders have been satisfied.

City will look to save money on new pool/arena complex Continued from page 1 Fortius offered professional-level athletic training but was open to anybody with a membership.

“The global pandemic has created insurmountable challenges for many businesses, including Fortius Sport and Health,” said Fortius founder Scott Cousens. “Since our in-

ception, we have worked closely with the City of Burnaby to develop Fortius as a community asset.

While we are deeply saddened to close our doors, I am proud of the efforts our team members made to leave a positive legacy in our community.We are happy to know the facility will continue to contrib-

ute to the health and wellness of Burnaby for years to come.”

Hurley said the facility made “a positive impact,” including for competitive athletes and for others who were just “seeking to live full, active and healthy lives.”

“The City of Burnaby looks forward to us-

ing these facilities in a way that continues to support a healthy and dynamic community,” Hurley said.

According to the city, the $26.6-million deal will ultimately be a net gain in the city’s books, adding the facility to its suite of recreation programs at Burnaby Lake.

In particular, the city

said it will be able to save money by revising its replacement plans for the CG Brown Pool and Burnaby Lake Arena at the new Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.

“Significant savings will accrue through the reduced space and parking requirements,” the city said.

The centre will not be continuing Fortius’s elite sports training model, the city said. Instead, the facilities will be used as part of the city’s recreation programming.

The city has established an internal working group and will share more details about programming in the coming weeks.

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AMENDMENTS TO THE BURNABY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2017 AND THE BURNABY BUSINESS LICENCE FEES BYLAW 2017 RELATED TO SHORT TERM RENTALS In accordance with the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Burnaby City Council is considering amendments to the Burnaby Business Licence Bylaw 2017 and the Burnaby Business Licence Fees Bylaw 2017, related to Short Term Rental operations. Further detail is available in the report to City Council that may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at 604-294-7290 or in the 2020 December 7 Council reports at burnaby.ca Those persons who consider they are affected by the proposed bylaw amendment may provide written submissions to Council. Address all correspondence to: Office of the City Clerk 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2 Email: clerks@burnaby.ca All correspondence must be received before noon 2021 January 26.

AMENDMENTS TO THE BURNABY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2017 RELATED TO SMOKING IN BUSINESS PREMISES

From Hastings Street to Edmonds, Deer Lake Park to Burnaby Mountain Park, this City always shines a little brighter during the holidays. While our celebrations will look a little different, the holiday lights are a good reminder that there are brighter days ahead.

This past year, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the spirit, compassion and resilience of the Burnaby community, as people make personal sacrifices to safeguard the health of their neighbours. We have cheered on our health care workers with hearts on our windows and by banging our pots and pans at 7pm.

Our students have written letters to isolated seniors, sharing kind words of hope and warmth. And City staff, businesses and community groups have contributed in many ways to ensure people get the help they need.

Despite the unprecedented challenges of 2020, the City of Burnaby continues to advance long-term plans and projects that will shape Burnaby’s future.

Next year, we will finalize a new Transportation Plan that will create a transportation system that is safer, more active and sustainable. The Transportation Plan g and a comprehensive housing strategy – also being finalized in 2021 – will be key supporting pillars of This is Climate Action, a framework developed to guide

how the City will put into action its commitment to be “carbon neutral” (no longer contributing to the carbon emissions that accelerate climate change) by 2050.

It’s been just over a year since we declared a climate emergency, and we are moving quickly to deliver on our commitment.

Our residents have shared with us that we need more recreational facilities in our City. As Burnaby continues to grow, in the next two to five years we will be building new recreational facilities to accommodate the needs of our community. For now, we are looking forward to the unveiling of the South Burnaby Arena in 2022.

As we wind down for the holiday season, our thoughts often centre on our family, friends and loved ones and we forget about the most important person – you!

Therefore, I challenge and encourage you to find the time to care for your own well-being. Unplug, go out for a leisurely run or walk around your neighbourhood and, if needed, seek support as it’s been a difficult year for everyone.

On behalf of City Council, I want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your families during this holiday season, and best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2021.

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Opinion now MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

‘Loopholers’ are in the minority

While the odd event order banning events and that does not comply gatherings is in effect. with public health orders But there are still “loopgets a disproportionate holers” who want to find amount of media coverways to push the edge of age – anti-mask and anthe envelope and err on ti-vaccine protests, plus a the side of gatherings if few churches holding Sun- there is a grey area. day services – it is clear the People are wearing majority of us are doing masks everywhere and what we can to stop the not just in indoor pubspread of COVID-19. lic spaces, where they are The deluge of emails I mandatory.There appears get from people wanting to be fewer reports of to comply with the orders, “parties” being held in pribut still hoping to find vate homes, although some ways to enjoy Christmas undoubtedly continue to in some fashion, heartoccur.The vast majority ens me. of churches, temples, synTom from the Kooteagogues, etc. are obeynays wanted to know if ing the rules, despite the his two children and their weekly story about two two kids could come for churches in Chilliwack Christmas dinner with breaking the law. him and his wife. “I’m Since the public health pretty sure they can’t, but I order was expanded, our wanted to double-check,” rolling seven-day average he wrote me. He is correct: of daily COVID-19 case no such visitations are alnumbers has been in gradlowed right now. ual decline. B.C.’s daily avSuzanne wanted to erage peaked at 804 cases know if her in late Nomother, who vember and But there are going into lives alone, could come still ‘loopholers’ the past for dinner who want to find weekend with her and was down to her husband. ways to push the 666.

“I don’t think Tragically, edge my three kids the number can come with of people the grandchildying from dren, right?” the virus has she wrote. Anbeen rising swer: yes, mom can come for several weeks. Almost (a single person can desall involve long-term care ignate up to two people residents and, unfortuas part of their household nately, this is a pattern that bubble but other housemay continue. holds cannot visit each Still, the looming Christother) but not the others. mas season will prove to Cate wanted to make be perhaps the most critisure she was interpreting cal time of this pandemic. the public order correctly We saw case numbers when she decided not to spike after both Thanksgivrent a vacation property to ing and Halloween as peotwo visiting families who ple gathered in numbers. were from different houseI see reason to hope the holds.Yes, she was right. aftermath of Christmas Other news reporters as- will not be as dark and sociated with the regular dangerous, especially with briefings from Dr. Bonnie a vaccine arriving in inHenry and Health Mincreasing numbers of doses ister Adrian Dix are getin the coming weeks. ting the same avalanche of Keith Baldrey is chief poquestions about allowable litical correspondent for behaviour while the health Global BC.

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Opinionnow Gondola engagement process feels like it’s being ‘manipulated’ Editor: An open letter to George Heyman, minister responsible for TransLink: I am writing to you regarding the proposal that taxpayers finance, construct and operate a Burnaby Mountain gondola system.

This proposal is being developed and promoted in a less-than-transparent manner. The public engagement process seems manipulated to simply be able to announce the foregone conclusion. That is why I am reaching out directly to your office.

How could anyone be considered in agreement with a proposal whose cost-benefit comparison model, as provided by TransLink, is with a diesel bus technology that has already been replaced by natural gas buses? Electric buses have already been scheduled for use on this route. Where is the cost comparison for this alternative? If TransLink does not believe they need this knowledge to support the decision, then what are they basing their decision on?

The proposal’s rationale says the problem SFU wants to solve is the administration’s concern about excessive student travel time. This being the case, why is the gondola terminus not

the SFU transportation site near the academic centre, but is instead to be located across the campus near the UniverCity Town Square? This gondola proposal also ignores whether the university plans to continue offering its online course programs.

The proposal’s actual origins are with the SFU Trust, who developed the UniverCity residential neighbourhood. A group not famously concerned about undergrad travel convenience. In fact, they have in the past demanded SFU not declare any snow day class cancellations during the marketing of UniverCity residences. Why SFU snow days? The curious decision to use single-drive wheel buses on a snowy hill route started the current problem with not being able to get students up the hill.

Ridership expectations appear to rival the entire campus population numbers. How will area residents and visitors be encouraged not to bring their cars? What new use can be found for the suddenly unneeded lovely flat parking areas with a fantastic view?

Perhaps I am being too bleak so I will wait until the business case becomes necessary and is updated to reflect current technology, and not horse-and-buggy thinking.

Brian Ferguson, Burnaby

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The family of a 22-yearold man who went missing under “suspicious circumstances” in New Westminster one year ago has made a public plea for information about his disappearance.

Jemal Reta, a former Byrne Creek Community School student and running star, was last seen by friends at about 7:20 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2019 in the 1900 block of Edinburgh Street, according to Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson Sgt. Frank Jang.

Friends told police he had appeared to be in good spirits and was planning to meet other friends in Vancouver that night, Jang said at a news confer-

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Jang said a video obtained by investigators appears to show Reta getting into a minivan on the night of his disappearance.

“We believe that foul play is involved and that Jemal may be the victim of a homicide,” Jang said.

“We do not believe Jemal simply disappeared randomly.”

Reta had had some runins with police and may have “started to get involved with the wrong group,” according to Jang, but he said it was not known whether he was involved in a gang.

Reta is described as a Black male, five feet six inches tall with a slim build, short black hair and a cross tattoo on his chest.

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by COVID-19 this winter are getting some holiday cheer, thanks to kids at local elementary schools.

At Gilmore Community School, student council members collected holiday arts and crafts – made and donated by fellow students – to deliver to seniors at nearby Seton Villa.

The residents of the seniors home then watched from their windows earlier this month as Gilmore staff and students (in cohorts and following safety protocols) paraded past dressed in festive gear during their annual jingle bell walk.

The event was a big hit with the seniors home, according to Seton Villa recreation manager Alexis Zornio.

“Today was the most fun we have had in a really, really long time here at Seton Villa,” Zornio wrote in a thank-you note.

“The residents were talking about it all day and how we got our own private parade.Thank you so much for including us and for doing this; it was just what we needed to get into the holiday spirit.”

At Chaffey-Burke Elementary, meanwhile, eight classes of students in kindergarten to Grade 2 created 180 personalized holiday cards for “Be a Santa to a Senior” – a program

that sees Home Instead senior care partner with other local businesses to facilitate the purchase and distribution of presents for seniors.

The cards crafted by the Chaffey-Burke students will be delivered alongside the gifts, according to the school district.

“We were so happy to do this for the seniors, and for the students to learn about doing things to warm someone else’s heart,” said Chaffey-Burke kindergarten teacher Cathy Nielsen.

A student teacher working in Nielsen’s class,Thea Tilston, had come up with the idea of getting the kids involved.

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Together: Seniors at Seton Villa wave to Gilmore Community School students during a distanced visit. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Secondary and Stride Avenue Community School, students have been working on the “Sunshine Notes Project” with the Intentional Acts of Kindness Foundation and the City of Burnaby’s citizen

support services.

The idea is to connect with seniors through note writing and making cards and art.

The students’ contributions are included in packages of other goods

delivered to seniors by volunteers.

Many seniors are connecting back with students and sharing information about their lives.

“I put your drawing on my fridge,” one senior named Zoe wrote to a student at Stride. “It has a special spot right in the centre of the door where I can see it every time I open my fridge. I grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan and used to have lots of time to draw and paint in the winter because our school was closed for the months of January and February…Our school was a lot like the one at the Burnaby Village Museum.The desks are the same.”

Burnaby school board moves to improve transparency Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

The bylaw that dictates how the Burnaby school board conducts its business hasn’t evolved much since disco was king 40 years ago – but that’s about to change.

The board is proposing sweeping changes to its 1978 procedural bylaw that would combine five of its current standing committees – buildings and grounds, community relations, education, policy,

and youth and community services – into one “committee of the whole.”

That committee would then meet once a month and bring together representatives from all the school district’s partner groups, such as the district parent advisory council, the Burnaby Teachers’ Association, CUPE and others.

For decades, the board’s seven different standing committees have each met about once a month.

“It’s easier for some

of our partner groups to come to one big meeting,” school board chair Jen Mezei told the NOW. She said the proposed changes would make the board’s workings more transparent and encourage more collaborative decision-making.

COVID-19 has been one catalyst for the change, according to Mezei.The board’s committees were suspended in March when the pandemic hit, and she said that has allowed the board

to reflect on whether its committee structure still lined up with its values and strategic plan.

Trustee Larry Hayes, who has served on the board for 18 years, called the proposed changes “a real step forward.”

“It improves communication with our partners, with our parents, with our students, with the public.

It really is a move in the right direction,” he said at a public school board meeting last Tuesday.

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He said the proposed changes also have the potential to make the board’s work more visible.

“I think every one of us has been in situations where people have said to us, ‘What do trustees do?’” he said. “And this allows people to see what we do, but, more importantly, it allows them to become di-

rectly involved.”

Mezei said the new committee of the whole would meet once a month for about two hours.

She said she’d like to see written reports distributed to participants before meetings, so the committee will be able to move through items more efficiently.

The board will be gathering input on the proposed changes until its next board meeting on Jan. 26, when trustees will put them to the vote.

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Citynow 911 call leads to ‘massive’ North Burnaby drug bust Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

A 911 call from a North Burnaby house led police to a “massive” illicit drug operation last month.

Local Mounties got a call from a woman in emotional distress at a residence near Dundas Street and Delta Avenue on Nov. 29 just before 10:30 p.m., according to a Burnaby RCMP news release.

Officers located the woman and made sure she was safe, police said.

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The man was sent to hospital, according to police, and officers secured the residence and called in the RCMP’s Federal Clan-

destine Lab Enforcement and Response Team.

The residence turned out to be a legal cannabis growing operation, but there were 500 more plants growing in it than were authorized by its licence.

A search warrant also turned up $9,000 in cash, nunchakus and a laundry list of illicit drugs and drug-making chemicals – including 105 litres of a so-called date-rape drug, GHB. Police said as little as a teaspoon of the drug can render a person unconscious.

Also seized were 3.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 15 litres of suspected codeine syrup, 10 grams of suspected ketamine, 823 grams of suspected precursors (used to

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River area near the borders of New Westminster, Burnaby and Coquitlam in late summer.The camp began with the tent, strung up several metres above the ground between three trees, and later grew with a ground camp.

The pipeline expansion, in a break from the original pipeline, is set to run for 900 metres in the wooded area between the CN railway and Highway 1.

In recent weeks, demonstrators have built a treehouse in one of the trees, intended to house protesters through the winter.

The tree is just southwest of the Highway 1 overpass at North Road and is one of the trees expected to be taken down to allow construction work on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

A path to the tree was closed by crews Dec. 9, with a CN Police Service vehicle parked at that path.

More police cars were staged on the other side of the CN Railway tracks.

Crews were seen working down at the edge of the tracks near the camp Dec. 9, and more work was being done up the hill, a few metres from the camp.

According to a news release from the Extinction Rebellion group, supporters were preparing nearby

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Only a treehouse and a tent hanging from the trees remains at the front lines of a conflict between Trans Mountain and anti-pipeline demonstrators after police cleared out a camp at ground level.

The police action came as contractors for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion began work nearby.

In an email statement to the NOW,Trans Mountain, a federal Crown corporation, said it “respects the right to peaceful, lawful expressions of opinions.”

“Construction of the Trans Mountain expansion project is underway across B.C. and Alberta including in the Lower Mainland.To ensure safe construction,Trans Mountain needed to move into the area to start site preparation,” reads the statement. “It is important to remember there is a BC Supreme Court injunction in place that prevents the blocking or obstructing of access to Trans Mountain’s work sites and work areas throughout British Columbia that would apply if Trans Mountain cannot access our work area.”

Several environmental activism groups set up a camp in the Brunette

to rush the area and attempt to reach the tree in which the treehouse sits.

“There are people willing to stand in the way of this ecocidal pipeline all across this province,” said Christine Thuring, an educator on urban ecological design, who is one of the organizers at the protest camp. “Canada cannot stand by its commitments to Indigenous land rights and climate action while ramming this through – it doesn’t make sense.We are here today because this is what grassroots, citizen-led resistance can look like.”

Opponents of the pipeline say Canada can’t build the pipeline and meet its climate targets – a line Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tried to walk since he took office in 2015. Not meeting climate targets, scientists warn, will result in more frequent and more severe droughts, famine, storms, wildfires and more.

Proponents of the pipeline say it’s vital to Alberta’s economy, which has struggled since oil prices plunged in 2015 and again this year – even reaching into the negatives in the spring before rebounding.

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Community now Santa’s Christmas Ships float on through pandemic Mario Bartel

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In a season bereft of shopping mall Santas and large festive gatherings – including the recent cancellation of the Burnaby Village Museum Christmas lights display – a flotilla of mariners from Reed Point Marina is hoping their lights will burn extra brightly this Christmas.

Mike Girard, the newly-christened skipper of the annual Santa’s Christmas Ships, said this year’s floating parade of decorated pleasure craft up and down Burrard Inlet on the Burnaby shore is taking on special significance as more and more seasonal celebrations are cancelled or curtailed by public health orders and concerns over transmission of COVID-19. After all, boaters are readily social dis-

tanced, as long as passengers and crew are confined to immediate family.

“We’re seeing this as an opportunity to put on something more,” Girard said. “It’s just something special we can do.”

Weather permitting, this year’s cruises will sail every Friday and Saturday evening, 7 to 9 p.m., beginning Dec. 4 through to Dec. 19.

Burnaby residents can likely best view the ships rolling past at Barnet Marine Park.

Girard said while the flotilla can vary in size from 10 to as many as 40 boats in an evening depending on who’s available to sail as well as the weather, more boaters have expressed an interest in being involved this year.

Several have already decorated their boats in anticipation.

Girard added a desire to celebrate normally during a Christmas that is shaping up to be anything but typical because of the pandemic seems to be driving a lot of people to hoist their trees and decorations early.

While community celebrations that greet the flotilla in some locations, like Rocky Point Park in Port Moody and Gates Park in North Vancouver, won’t be happening this year, the boaters do have some special surprises in store, such as extra-close sail-pasts if waterfront residents leave on their porch lights or if viewers on the public shorelines signal with their cellphones or other illumination.

“If we can get a bit of interaction from the shore side, we’ll go the extra nautical mile,” Girard said, adding fireworks will

Festive fun: Mike Girard, left, and Barry Wilson are getting set to sail safely in this year’s Santa Christmas Ships flotilla around Burrard Inlet that launches every Friday and Saturday evening beginning Dec. 4.

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Girard, who’s piloted three different craft in the Christmas cruises since 1994, said being on the water with all the other decorated boats on a still winter’s evening can be a

magical experience. Some sailors even accompany their lights with seasonal music.

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Burnaby Family Life carollers spreading cheer No pandemic can dampen the holiday spirit of Burnaby Family Life and friends who are teaming up to spread Christmas cheer around the community.

“Carolling is a fun and upbeat way of bringing some holiday cheer to people during these challenging times, while following provincial COVID-19 safety orders and – to the delight of everyone – while seeing people in person, and not on a computer screen,” says Constantine McQuade, co-executive director for

Burnaby Family Life.

BFL Family Support Services staff coordinated with Burnaby schools to deliver special outdoor carolling appearances for children across the city.

The small group of carollers stay outside, wear their masks and stand apart while the children join in the singing from the safety of their classroom.

For the first event in early December, the Gilmore Community School kindergarten class decided to take advantage of the sunshine and join carollers

for a special stop at Seton Villa Retirement Centre.

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ited this year, so the carolling was very special for them.The carolling was the talk of the villa with our residents during an entire week. It made them feel connected to the community, and we’re grateful to Gilmore School and Burnaby Family Life for the cheerful visit.”

Rain or shine, the BFL team will bundle up, put on their masks and make carolling surprise stops at six community schools until Dec. 17 with the hope of bringing joy to everyone for the holidays.

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Need a holiday gift idea? Consider Indigenous arts With the holiday season in full swing, Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging people to think outside the box when it comes to buying gifts this year.

The organization has created an online list of gift-giving ideas featuring unique Indigenous arts and crafts across B.C. that people might not know about, with the hope more shoppers will add an item to their cart to help support Indigenous businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With the current travel restrictions in place, Indigenous Tourism BC wanted

to support businesses and encourage shoppers to support the Indigenous tourism economy in a safe, healthy way,” said Samantha Rullin, ITBC stakeholder and marketing coordinator.

“The Indigenous economies that support culture within their community, local employment and so much more.”

Shoppers can find an assortment of gift ideas from eco-friendly clothing to hand-carved masks, jewelry, pottery and art prints from Indigenous artists all over B.C., including Tofino,Whistler,

Chilliwack, Ucluelet, Osoyoos, Alert Bay, Comox and Vancouver, all in one place.

There’s one-of-a-kind hand-carved masks from U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay; Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast, including prints, gold and silver jewelry, and wood carvings at I-Hos Gallery, between Courtenay and Comox on Vancouver Island; or moccasins, housewares, blankets, clothing and toys at Coyote’s Gifts in Osoyoos, just to name a few of the businesses mentioned.

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been inspired by the resiliency of the Indigenous businesses throughout the pandemic.

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The list will be available and continuously updated throughout the holiday season and beyond.

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Watch out for ‘porch pirates’ this holiday season The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to watch out for “porch pirates” – people stealing packages from the porch or front door of unsuspecting customers.

Despite more people working from home and generally being around the house to receive a package if it is delivered, a recent FedEx survey found that one in three online shoppers say they have experienced package theft in 2020, up from one in four in 2019.

BBB said it is also receiving reports from online shoppers who thought

they were scammed by an online retailer, only to find out their packages were swiped by porch pirates.

“Do not run the risk of leaving your packages unattended, even if it’s just for a short period of time,” urged Karla Laird of the BBB. “Porch pirates target affluent and/or suburban neighbourhoods as well as apartment buildings where they notice large volumes of packages being delivered on a daily basis.They oftentimes drive behind branded delivery vehicles and try to capitalize on opportunities where packages are

left on doorsteps. Pretending to be delivery drivers, sometimes wearing caps and vests, they easily walk up to people’s front doors and move packages within minutes of them being dropped off.”

With package theft being at an all-time high, BBB is sharing the following tips to help you fight back and prevent porch pirates from stealing Christmas: Ð Take advantage of online tracking services offered by retailers. Some retailers have updated their tracking information to let recipients know

the time window in which their packages may be delivered. If so, make sure someone is around to collect the delivery. If the company says the package was delivered but it is nowhere to be found, report it. Ð Monitor the front door.

If you have a home security camera system, make sure it captures activity at your front door and mailbox. If you catch any mail

thieves in the act, save the video and alert law enforcement. Ð Customize the delivery.

If you know the package is going to be larger than the mailbox, authorize the carrier to leave it in a specified out-of-sight location.

A safer solution is to request pickup at their facility. Ð Secure the shipment.

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Register your most valuable packages so special care and documentation is used every step of the way. Ð Ship your packages to where you are, not where you aren’t.Talk to your employer. If you are working in the office and will not be home to collect your packages, ask if they can allow you to have them delivered there instead.

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The ongoing surge in online shopping-related shipping and packaging materials means creating a holiday with less waste will be even more challenging than usual.

Metro Vancouver is helping waste-conscious gift-givers make thoughtful decisions about shipping material, packaging, gifts, decorations, wrapping and more.

“Christmas will certainly look different this year, and many peoples’ gift-buying habits have shifted,” said Jack Froese, chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee, in a news release. “With COVID-19 continuing to affect our daily lives, many people … are buying more things online.The good news is that, if the shipping materials that come your

way can’t be reused, they can likely be recycled, and there are still many ways to create memories, not garbage, as we get into the holiday spirit with loved ones both near and far.”

Froese noted there are still many ways to give tangible gifts that last.

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Shiny or textured wrap cannot be recycled. Ð Most paper-based items can go in residential mixed paper recycling. Ð Plastic shipping materials, like all-plastic bubble wrap and mailers, foam, plastic bags and flexible packaging, may be brought to one of dozens of recycling depots in the region.Visit www. creatmemoriesnotgarbage. ca for information. Ð Some shipping materials, especially those made of combined materials like shipping envelopes made of paper and plastic, cannot be recycled. Ð Plastics labeled “biodegradable” or “compostable” are not accepted for composting or recycling and should be placed in the garbage.

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Entertainmentnow Opera companies go virtual with Messiah concert Hallelujah! Local audiences will be able to enjoy selections from Handel’s Messiah this holiday season thanks to a new online collaboration.

Burnaby Lyric Opera and OperaBox Company are teaming up to present a virtual performance of Messiah Favourites, online Dec. 19 and 20.

The performance features soloists Emma Parkinson, mezzo-soprano; Isaiah Bell, tenor; Bahareh Poureslami, soprano; Chloé Hurst, soprano; and Aaron Durand, baritone.

They’ll be accompanied by musicians from leading baroque orchestras in Seattle and Portland.

Hurst, a Burnaby native, has frequently appeared in Burnaby Lyric Opera productions and concerts. She’s also one of the founders of the new OperaBox Company, which was formed by three young opera singers who found themselves out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

They found a way to support themselves and other young operatic talent in B.C. by presenting virtual opera performances over the past several months.

With the holiday season approaching, they saw an opportunity to fill a void for local audiences.

In the spotlight: Chloé Hurst, Emma Parkinson, Bahareh Poureslami, Aaron Durand and Isaiah Bell perform in Messiah Favourites, a concert presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera and OperaBox Company online this weekend. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

“Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the many live performances of Messiah that would typically be offered this month have been cancelled,” a press release notes.

The singers and musi-

cians each perform in their own locations, on both sides of the border, and use Chroma-key technology to combine the socially distanced recordings into one full “concert” platform.

Burnaby performer in Gateway show A Burnaby performer is part of Gateway Theatre’s virtual holiday offering this season.

Once live performance was brought to a halt by COVID-19, Gateway came up with an alternative plan for its traditional year-end extravaganza: a streamed Home for the Holidays performance that will take audiences on a tour through some of the theatre’s most beloved musical theatre productions.

The show opens with a special opening night watch party on Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. and then runs on demand from Dec. 19 to Jan. 1.

The one-hour show will transport audiences into the homes of the artists as they revive some favourite numbers from shows gone by.

Among the who’s who of Gateway alumni taking part in the show is Burnaby’s own Chelsea Rose, alongside a list that includes such performers as Tom Pickett, Meghan Gardiner, David Adams, Lalainia Lindbjerg Strelau and more, directed by Barbara Tomasic.

The night will reprise timeless favourites from such shows as Fiddler on the Roof,The Sound of Music,Annie,The Music Man, TheWizard of Oz, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, in a variety-show-style program that will include comic asides and behind-thescenes visits.

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gia, tailored for an extraor- ing night watch party will dinary time when warmth include a chance to gather and togetherness is what virtually and chat with felwe need and crave most,” low audience and cast says a press remembers during lease. the show.

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Entertainment now Burnaby talents keep panto alive If ever there was a holiday season in need of a little extra light and joy, it’s this one.

The Cultch and Theatre Replacement are doing their part by offering up a special edition of the perennially popular East Van Panto – in virtual, pandemically safe style.

Panto Come Home!, a livestreamed edition of East Vancouver’s muchloved holiday tradition, is running from Thursday, Dec. 17 to Sunday, Dec. 27.

The panto is the brainchild of Theatre Replacement’s artistic directors, James Long (from New Westminster) and Maiko Yamamoto (a Burnaby resident).They’re directing and also performing in this year’s panto.

“We love our East Van Panto,”Yamamoto said. “It is a production near and dear to our hearts, and this year it feels more important than ever.”

The Cultch and Theatre Replacement have partnered on the show since

2013. In any other year, they would have continued with business as usual – but, in 2020, that was not to be.

Instead, they had to find ways to bring the panto into the homes of the thousands of people who have made it their holiday tradition – and they decided to use it as a chance to meet audience demand.

“For years now, people have been asking us to revive old songs from the panto,”Yamamoto said in a press release. “And we’re going to do it this year.

We’re going to do a best-of panto, so you can hear all of your favourite songs.”

In Panto Come Home!, Long andYamamoto sneak into theYork Theatre to find a sad, pyjamacladVeda Hille at her piano. She has moved into the theatre and is trying to relive her old panto memories – so, to cheer her up, they call on a group of friends to sing and dance hits from past editions of East Van Panto.

But, naturally, it can’t all

go smoothly.The Phanto of the Panto, who’s been watching things since Jack and the Beanstalk played eight years ago, has his own ideas about what should happen.

The show features the talents of a cast of stars from past years. Audiences will enjoy performances

by Dawn Petten, Donna Soares, Amanda Sum, Shawn Macdonald and Mark Chavez in renditions of such favourites as The Cheese Song, Randolph the Average Reindeer and Souvenirs.

The fun is all choreographed by Burnaby’s Amanda Testini.

“Being part of Panto Come Home! means finding a way to celebrate the vibrant East Van community, not taking ourselves too seriously, even in extraordinary circumstances,”Testini said. “It means resilience, play, fun and experimentation.”

For Long, bringing the East Van Panto back even in the face of the challenges posed by

COVID-19 was an important task.

“The panto has meant so much to all of us at this company and the community,” he said. “It is our genuine hope we can bring as much communal joy as we can to people as they isolate.”

Performances will be streamed live from the York Theatre.

Panto Come Home! opens in preview Dec. 17, with opening night on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

Audiences can enjoy 7 p.m. shows on Dec. 19, 23 and 26, with 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 19, 22 and 26 and noon matinees on Dec. 20 and 27.

Tickets start at $35. Call 604-251-1363 or see www. thecultch.com for tickets or information.

Holiday fun: East Van Panto has gone virtual for its 2020 edition, Panto Come Home! The show opens in preview tonight (Dec. 17), with opening night Dec. 18. PHOTO EMILY COOPER, CONTRIBUTED

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GILLIS, Norman Charles August 30, 1929 − December 6, 2020 Norman Charles Gillis, aged 91, passed away on December 6, 2020, after a long battle with Dementia He had a full and rewarding life with his family, his work and his many interests and hobbies. Norman was a big influence on many lives; a dedicated and caring boss, a strong influencer in the community, a lover of animals and most of all a great husband and father who helped shape the lives for generations to come. He will have a lasting legacy with so many people he touched in his life and will always be top of mind with many.

Norman is survived by his wife, Amy [married 63 years]; sons, Bob [Sandie] and John [Lynn]; daughter, Linda; and grandchildren, Samantha and Taylor.

Norman had a famous saying that is fitting at this time: "I am just resting my eyes."

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.

BRANSON, Anne Mary Anne Mary Branson of Burnaby, born January 12, 1928 passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020.

Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Loyal; 5 children, Richard (Kim), Raymond (Colleen), Maryanne (Shane), David (Cindy), and Darline (Mike); 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Anne was actively involved in the St Francis de Sales Parish and CWL for 48 years. Eight years ago Anne and Loyal moved to a Care Home in South Surrey.

She will be forever in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or your charity of choice.

BENSON, Gordon William June 17, 1941 − December 7, 2020 Gord was born on June 17, 1941, in Flin Flon, MB. He grew up in Margo, SK until he moved to New Westminster, BC at the age of 15. He died peacefully on December 7, 2020, in hospice. He is survived by his wife, Coreen; his children, Carin (Ray), Liisa (Mark), and Marty (Jessica); his grandchildren, Samuel, Claudia, Stella, Oscar, Sydney, and Jack; and his brother, Allan. Gord worked as a millwright at Scott Paper for 45 years.

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GODSON, Alfred George February 14, 1951 - October 29, 2020

TOTH, Helen Georgina February 22, 1931 − November 17, 2020 Helen passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020, in Burnaby at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Julius; their children, Bernard, Cece (Joe), and Vince (Joan); and grandchildren, Mattea, Alex, Mark, Julia, Grace and Madeline.

Helen was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, moved to Vancouver in 1948 and graduated from St. Paul’s Nursing Program in the class of 1956. She met her husband Julius, who was one of her patients at St. Paul’s Hospital, and they married in 1959, settling in New Westminster. In addition to St. Paul’s, she worked at St. Mary’s and Burnaby General Hospitals before retiring in 1993.

Helen loved music, singing in the hospital and church choirs, dancing, gardening and baking.

She was a gentle soul who loved her family and friends dearly. She will always be remembered for her kindness, compassion and charity she shared with family, friends, patients and anyone in need.

A private funeral was held for family on November 27, 2020.

With broken hearts, we are very sad to say, Alfred George Godson passed away on October 29, 2020, at Salmon Arm, BC, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a very strong man and fought this as hard and long as he could.

Alfred will be deeply missed and very lovingly remembered by his wife, Kathy, daughter, Ali and son-in-law, Preston, relatives, friends, and all who knew him.

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SKILLED HELP ROOFERS: BROADWAY ROOFING CO LTD. Broadway Roofing Co Ltd located 400−7430 Lowland Dr, Burnaby, BC V5J 5A4 is looking for 5 experienced Roofers for Burnaby region. Full time, permanent position. Job duties: flat roofing work, site cleanup, tearing off old roofing and installation. Experience & training with Torch−on roof product systems preferred. Training in Safety and Fall Protection is asset. Basic English.

Valid Drivers License. 40 hrs/week. Hourly $25−38.

Shared Medical and Dental & RSP benefits.

Integrated product upgrade training & safety training. To apply, call or email: 604−439−9107 info@broadwayroof.com

TRADES HELP BROADWAY ROOFING SHEET METAL WORKER Broadway Roofing Co Ltd located 400−7430 Lowland Dr, Burnaby, BC V5J 5A4 is looking for 2 experienced metal sheet workers for Burnaby region.

Full time, permanent position. Job duties: marking metal sheets, operating tools, installation, quality inspection. Experience & training with Torch−on roof product systems preferred. Training in Safety and Fall Protection is asset. Basic English.

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KINGSWAY BAILIFF SERVICE will dispose of:

1) 2015 Hyundai Veloster VIN# KMHTC6AD2FU243704 Debtor RO: Lorenda Harlingten Unit can be viewed at: 11082-124th Street, Surrey, BC, V3V 4V1 between 10:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday.

All written bids to Kingsway Bailiff Service by January 8, 2021 at: info@kingswaybailiff.com

By Virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act

Ching’s Repair & Services will dispose of: (1) 1968 Chevrolet Camero VIN: 124378N453363 Registered Owner: Thorsten Stock Ludwig To recover: $21,000.00 as of December 2019.

Plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale.

Date of Sale: December 31, 2020.

For more information: Chings Repair & Services 604-897-8974 3155 Chrisdale Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5A 3N4

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF GENMAN MING MAH Deceased, formerly of #116, 7230 Halifax Street, Burnaby, British Columbia Who died; May 21, 2019.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of GENMAN MING MAH, also known as Ming Mah, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned, on or before February 24, 2021.

MARTY R. KINDRACHUK Kindrachuk Law Office 5014 - 48 Street, 2nd Floor Lloydminster, AB T9V 0H8 By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act. KINGSWAY BAILIFF SERVICE will dispose of:

1) 2017 Jeep Compass VIN# 3C4NJDBBHT657382 Debtor RO: Bank of Montreal & MIKKAELA SLYKERMAN Unit can be viewed at: 44840 Yale Rd. Chilliwack, BC between 10:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday.

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