Burnaby Now April 22 2021

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Fire erupts near tank farm

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SAVING LIVES: Chloe Goodison, a Burnaby SFU student, examines a bottle of Naloxone. She’s prepared a program to teach high school students to recognize the signs of an overdose and administer the antidote. See story on page 18. PHOTO MARIO BARTEL

Feds order Trans Mountain to stop cutting trees Cameron Thomson

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Environment Canada has confirmed that following federal inspections the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project that is

clearing land in Burnaby has been ordered to halt tree cutting because of threats to bird nests.

Early last week, federal enforcement officers visited the TMX work site at the Brunette River Con-

servation Area following a tip from the Community Nest Finding Network (CNFN).

According to an email from ECCC, the officers identified nests of Anna’s hummingbirds and

sighted other migratory bird species in the area, including song sparrows, pine siskins and blackcapped chickadees.

“Given that it is nesting season, migratory birds are particularly vulnera-

ble at this time,” the email reads. “Cutting vegetation and trees or carrying out other disruptive activities such as bulldozing or using chainsaws and heavy machinery in the vicinity of active nests will likely

result in disturbance or destruction of those nests.

The disturbance or destruction of a nest of a migratory bird is a contravention of the Migratory Birds Regulations.”

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Brush fire erupts near tank farm Cornelia Naylor

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Burnaby firefighters made short work of a wildland fire near the Trans Mountain tank farm Monday night.

Crews were called to the area of Pinehurst Drive and Wynbrook Place at 7:40 p.m. for light smoke in the area, according to assistant fire Chief Stew Colbourne.

While the first truck was on its way, the call was upgraded to a building fire, he said, but when crews got there, they found the fire was actually in a wooded area that backs onto the tank farm.

“The bush area was near the tank farm, so, yes, it was a concern,” Colbourne said.

“We want to get control and get it out as soon as possible … but it was well taken care of with the quick action from the crews that were there.”

He said the blaze spread across about 100 square metres of brush, and fire-

Wildland fire: A Burnaby firefighter surveys the scene of a brush fire on Monday night. PHOTO RYAN STELTING

fighters used foam to snuff it out.

They left a hose in place and went back at 11:30 p.m. Monday and again at

6 a.m.Tuesday to scan the area with a thermal imaging camera, according to Colbourne.

“Before, we used to just

sort of look if it was out, or you’d grab something to see if it was cold or warm or whatever,” he said.

“These cameras, they’ll

give you the exact temperatures of the area.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

LABOUR

Hilton Metrotown workers get locked out Hotel workers at Hilton Metrotown in Burnaby were locked out by their employer just hours after staging a one-day strike last Thursday to protest what their union has called “mass firings.”

The union says the employer has refused to commit to returning 97 longterm workers back to their jobs as business recovers.The lockout impacts all Hilton Metrotown workers including room attendants, frontdesk agents, laundry attendants, kitchen staff and other hourly workers.The workers are represented by Unite Here Local 40.

“Hilton Metrotown is taking women and racialized workers hostage in or-

der to impose permanent changes during the pandemic.When workers refused to accept management’s plan to get rid of their co-workers, the hotel fired them and locked out the rest.This hotel wants to undermine the economic security of women and immigrant workers who put this hotel on the map.We won’t let them get away with that,” said Zailda Chan, president of Unite Here Local 40.

“It is truly disheartening that hotel management has chosen to lock us out instead of working with us to get through the pandemic,” said Sergio Moyer, a locked-out front desk supervisor who has worked at the hotel since

it opened. “The lengths at which Hilton Metrotown will go to destroy the good jobs we built over 20 years of working together is unacceptable.”

Earlier this month, the union held a press conference that included Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, who urged Hilton management to reconsider the layoffs.

“Get back to the table, deal with the layoff and recall provision of the contract, extend that until after this pandemic is over and allow these workers the dignity to return to their jobs as they all want to do,” Hurley said.

Hilton has declined to comment on the dispute.

Labour dispute: Hilton Metrotown workers staged a one-day strike last Thursday. PHOTO SUBMITTED

TMX told to stop Continued from page 1 Members of the Community Nest Finding Network reported the chainsaws had fallen silent ever since the inspection on April 12.

Environment Canada confirms those claims as enforcement officers had told the crown corporation that day to “immediately cease any activity, work, or undertaking” on the worksite referred to as Construction Work Package 98 or CWP98 located along an approximately 1,100-metre stretch of land.

The company was also directed to erect and maintain clearly visible signage for the purpose of restricting access to the work area.

In a statement from Trans Mountain says the company’s policies and procedures for the protection of migratory birds and their habitat were “developed in consultation with stakeholders and communities” and were “extensively reviewed by federal and provincial regulatory authorities.”

It says its migratory bird mitigation measures are consistent with guidelines set out by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Service and industry best practice. As for how Trans Mountain is moving forward, the company says it is committed to continuous improvement of all environmental programs and is “reviewing its procedures for the protection of migratory birds during construction.”

Currently,Trans Mountain is working with ECCC to determine when work in the area can recommence.

While there is no specific end date mentioned, according to the Migratory Birds Convention Act of 1994 an order can only last up to 180 days.

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Opinion now MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Dr. Henry shows a lighter touch

As we continue efforts to ride out the third wave of COVID-19 - and as we desperately hope there are no more waves - it is worth reviewing the principles that have guided the strategy laid out by public health officials in this province.

They may surprise some and certainly differ from measures in other parts of the country.

As outlined by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in a briefing last week, there are three top priorities: 1. Prevent deaths attributed to COVID-19 as much as possible.

2. Protect the public health-care system from being overwhelmed by the virus and unable to provide health care for other ailments and conditions among British Columbians.

3. Ensure that whatever steps are used to fight COVID-19, that they will cause a “minimum of disruption to society.”

How are we faring in each of these instances? It is a bit of a mixed bag.

When it comes to British Columbians dying from COVID-19, we are actually in a much better position than any province west of New Brunswick the Atlantic provinces are in a world of their own when it comes to having relatively few COVID-19 cases, let alone deaths.

On a per-capita basis (deaths per 100,000 people), B.C.’s mortality rate is the lowest among the six provinces, at about 30 deaths per 100,000 residents. Alberta is at 46, while Ontario is about 52.

All deaths are tragic, of course, but on a comparative basis British Columbia is not having as many of the worst outcomes from getting COVID-19.

The impact the virus is having on our health-care system, however, is starting to worsen.

Going into the last weekend, the daily number of people needing hospitalization had jumped 41% since the start of this month.The increase in ICUs was even greater, climbing 60% in that short time frame.

Some elective surgeries are now being rescheduled because of this surge. For now, the biggest problem is a lack of enough trained medical professionals to deal with this worsening situation.

Finally, have public health orders caused a “minimum of disruption to society” in this province?

Certainly, if you are a restaurant or pub owner, you may feel any disruption has gone way beyond the minimum.The arts community and many sports teams in particular were hurt by the ban on indoor gatherings and large crowds.

Schools, however, have remained open and so too have most shopping venues.

Since the pandemic began, Henry has used a lighter touch when it comes to implementing restrictions.The province has never had a “lockdown” and a big reason for that is Henry places a premium on keeping mental health strong.

Any prolonged, widespread shutdown of services and schools would no doubt damage the mental health of many, which is why B.C. is unlikely to follow Ontario’s more aggressive approach when it comes to restrictions.

Of course, nothing is ever off the table. If B.C.’s COVID-19 situation rapidly deteriorates, then what is considered an acceptable “minimum of disruption” may yet be redefined, but we are not there yet.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Second Street elementary school students drove their principal, Dave Pollard, up to the school’s roof.

Pollard said he would spend a day working from the roof if students collectively read for 5,000 hours. He made the pledge on March 16, and his 389 students hit the threshold by April 26. He took his place atop the school with a desk, trash can, telephone and even a couple potted palms. He made the deal to emphasize the importance of reading but said he wouldn’t do it again because it was too disruptive to the school day.

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Opinionnow How did this happen?

Editor: Generations of my family have been proud to have graduated from Moscrop, Central and South schools in Burnaby.

Our teachers were (and are) phenomenal and have set my siblings up for successful and exciting careers all over B.C., Canada and the world. I am living in Seattle and in addition to my work, I continue to advocate here for many of the common sense features of our Canadian life that as Canadians we are proud of.

However, I am absolutely appalled with Premier John Horgan, the Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside, Health Minister Adrian Dix and the provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and all appointed and elected officials who are refusing to use their power and privilege to save lives in this raging pandemic.

The house is already on fire and you’re letting people die.

The border was closed to keep Americans out of Canda, during Trump’s dastardly reign, and now it’s far more dangerous in Horgan’s B.C.?

How did Horgan let this happen?

It is mortifying to see B.C. in the international news as a COVID-19 hotspot and scientists pleading for the B.C. government to act. There are international travel warnings to my beloved hometown.

I am terrified for my family, friends, educators and students that schools are still forced to be in-person.

Countless daily school Covid notices all across the Lower Mainland and an entire North Shore school “in self-isolation”.

It also seems against the natural order that I am now fully vaccinated because I live on this side of the border and my parents and aunt have yet to receive their first dose, even as seniors.

I’m terrified for my loved ones.

It’s not like the pandemic is new. We’re over a year into this.

We know what works: mask mandates, comprehensive mask mandates, no gatherings beyond the bubble, giving notice to small business before lockdowns and limited capacity guidelines for all businesses to ensure small businesses remain supported. Yes, the vaccines are finally rolling out as one critical part of extinguishing this pandemic, but they’re not a panacea.

Yes, we have public health care, but the doctors and nurses deserve so much better than what they’re being forced to endure from this deadly political malfeasance.

Politicians are supposed to be problem-solvers for the common good. The failure to act and allow these deadly mutant variants to spread is willful negligence.

Shannon McCann, Seattle

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On average, 150 workers die each year in British Columbia.

Now families mourn. Let’s make our workplaces healthy and safe.

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VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with Ministerial Order No. M192/2020 and the Class Order (mass gatherings), the Public Hearing will be conducted virtually and live-streamed on the City’s website.

Anyone who believes they are affected by a proposed bylaw shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

LIVE BY ZOOM WEBINAR

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Visit burnaby.ca/publichearings for details and instructions.

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SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL

*Email to clerks@burnaby.ca or *mail to Mayor and Council, c/o Office of the City Clerk, 4949 Canada Way.

WATCH THE PUBLIC HEARING ONLINE

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*PLEASE NOTE ALL WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2:45PM ON THE DAY OF THE HEARING. SUBMISSIONS MUST CONTAIN THE WRITER’S NAME AND ADDRESS WHICH BECOME A PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD.

Visit burnaby.ca/publichearings for more information.

Burnaby City Council hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing

TUESDAY, 2021 APRIL 27 AT 5PM, ELECTRONICALLY Via a new virtual environment to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”.

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS 1) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14311 Rez. #21-07 6537 & 6521 Telford Avenue From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM5s and RM5r Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines) To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM5s and RM5r Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Telford on the Walk Multi-Residential Development” prepared by NSDA Architects and Connect Landscape Architecture) Purpose: to permit three additional storeys for the high rise market strata residential development that was recently approved in connection with Rezoning Reference #17-26 Applicant: Telford Avenue Project LP

2) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 7, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14312 Rez. #21-10 3700 Willingdon Avenue From: P6 Regional Institutional District and CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P6 District) To: P6 BCIT Regional Institutional District and CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P6 District) Purpose: to rezone the BCIT campus from the P6 District to the proposed P6 BCIT District, in order to permit the application of the proposed P6 BCIT District requirements to BCIT campus Applicant: British Columbia Institute of Technology

3) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14313 TEXT AMENDMENT Purpose: to amend the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 in order to establish a specific sub-district (P6 BCIT District) for the British Columbia Institute of Technology 4) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 9, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14316 TEXT AMENDMENT Purpose: to amend the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 regarding paymentin-lieu of providing off-street parking spaces and other off-street parking requirements of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 5) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 10, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14317 TEXT AMENDMENT Purpose: to amend the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 in regard to (1) dormitories, and (2) colleges and universities, and commercial schools

Reports, bylaws, and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendments are available on the City’s website at burnaby.ca/publichearings from April 15, 2021.

Any questions regarding the Public Hearing processes and agenda items may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk, 604-294-7290.

No presentations will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Blanka Zeinabova CITY CLERK

NOTICE OF WAIVING OF PUBLIC HEARING BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 12, 2021 – BYLAW NO. 14319 (TEXT AMENDMENT) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act that Burnaby City Council has waived the holding of a public hearing in relation to proposed Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 12, 2021, Bylaw No. 14319.

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw text amendment is to amend Section 6.26 of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 to allow a temporary relaxation of lot coverage, gross floor area, and yards requirements of the Zoning Bylaw during the COVID-19 pandemic, to accommodate temporary accessory buildings, structures, or service trailers accessory to institutional, recreational, assembly, and educational establishments.

Reports, bylaws, and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendment are available on the 2021 April 12 Burnaby Council Meeting Agenda – Item 5.3. – on the City’s website (burnaby.ca). Any questions regarding Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 12, 2021, Bylaw No. 14319 may be directed to the Planning and Building Department, 604-294-7400.

Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw is provided an opportunity to present written submissions respecting the bylaw to Burnaby City Council by submitting a letter addressed to: Mayor and Council: 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2 or email: clerks@burnaby.ca Blanka Zeinabova All submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than Friday, April 23, 2021.

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Burnaby Now THURSDAY, April 22, 2021

CityConnect Neighbourhood Speaker Series Free Online Speaker Series

April 27-May 11 Presented in partnership by Burnaby Village Museum and Burnaby Public Library.

Explore a range of historical and cultural topics by local speakers via Zoom or Facebook Live.

Community members are invited to ask questions of the speakers during these interactive online sessions.

Visit burnabyvillagemuseum.ca for the schedule of speakers and information on how to participate.

We welcome your thoughts on the

DIKE UPGRADES AT FRASER FORESHORE BENEFIT PEOPLE AND FISH The City of Burnaby’s Reach 8 Dike Project, recently completed at Fraser Foreshore Park, delivers significant benefits to the community, and also to salmon that live in the Fraser and our local streams.

Crews recently completed upgrades to a 900-metre section of the Fraser River Dike in the park, extending from Glenlyon Creek to Byrne Creek. This was the last major section of dike to be upgraded to 1:200 year water-level standard along Burnaby’s 7-kilometre Fraser River frontage.

As part of the project, hundreds of new trees and shrubs have been planted. As well, new nursery areas and year-round habitats have been created for salmonids.

Crews installed a tidally influenced floodbox, which provides salmon and trout with access to a channel connected to Glenlyon Creek, allowing the fish to use the channel for refuge and other habitat needs.

And fish aren’t the only ones who benefit from this project. Visitors can now enjoy a 4-km paved path from Boundary Road in the west to the eastern end of Fraser Park Drive.

Newly created habitat areas provide important support for salmon and trout as water levels rise and fall through the year.

2020 ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT Burnaby City Council will receive the City’s 2020 Annual Municipal Report, which includes the City’s Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 on the following date:

Monday, May 10, 2021, 5pm | Council Chamber (City Hall) 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC We strongly encourage residents to stay home and watch City Council meetings online. Attending meetings in person is permitted, but social distancing and capacity limits will be enforced.

You can view the report on the City’s website: burnaby.ca/municipalreport Copies are also available in the City Clerk’s Department at Burnaby City Hall during regular business hours. Please note that at this time Burnaby City Hall is open to the public by appointment only. If you would like to see a copy, please call the Clerks Department at 604-294-7290 to book an appointment.

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2021 BURNABY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTION Saturday, June 26, 2021 (Advance Voting: June 12 & June 14-19) NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to electors of the City of Burnaby that the nominations for the Office of Councillor (2) will be received by the Chief Election Officer as follows:

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The nomination period is from 9am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 to 4pm on Friday, May 21, 2021.

You are eligible to register and vote as a Resident Elector in the City of Burnaby if you meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day, June 26, 2021; • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; • Resident of the City of Burnaby for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; and • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Originals of faxed or emailed documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4pm on Friday, May 28, 2021.

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IN PERSON City of Burnaby Election Office Unit 133 - Deer Lake Centre 2 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 Monday-Friday, 8am-4:15pm Call 604-294-7088 to make an appointment.

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Filed nomination documents, including Statement of Disclosure required by the Financial Disclosure Act, will be available on the City’s election webpage as soon as they are filed.

Beginning on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 until the close of voting on Saturday, June 26, 2021, a copy of the list of registered electors provided by Elections BC will be available for public inspection by appointment only at the Election Office, 8am-4:45pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act.

Councilllors elected in the 2021 by-election will serve on City Council until the next scheduled general local election on October 15, 2022.

PROTECTION OF PRIVACY

Nomination documents, requirements and procedures are available online at burnaby.ca/byelection, and in person by appointment at the Election Office, 8am-4:45pm, Monday to Friday, until the close of the nomination period.

Candidates must be nominated in writing by at least two (2) persons who are qualified to vote in the City of Burnaby. Persons making the nomination must provide the name and residential address of the candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

To be eligible to run as a candidate for the City of Burnaby Office of Councillor, a person must meet the following requirements of the Local Government Act: • Canadian citizen; • At least 18 years old on General Voting Day, June 26, 2021; • A resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • Not disqualified by any act or law from voting in British Columbia, or from being nominated for, elected to or holding the office, or otherwise disqualified by law.

Further information may be obtained by visiting burnaby.ca/byelection or contacting Nikolina Vracar, Chief Election Officer or Samantha Thompson, Deputy Chief Election Officer at elections@burnaby.ca or 604-294-7088.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2021 Local Government by-election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Office of Councillor:

$70,629.90

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2021 Local Government by-election, the following third party advertising limits apply: $6,995.49 $150,000.00

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC: Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-8683

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If more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector with written consent from the majority of property owners.

An elector, for privacy or security reasons, may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from, or obscured, on the list of electors. This means the address or other information regarding the elector will be omitted or obscured from copies of the list made available, on May 11, 2021, for public inspection and provided to candidates. An elector may complete the appropriate form* and mail it to the Chief Election Officer, Office of the City Clerk, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby. In person drop off will only be accepted with an appointment at the Election Office. The Election Office will make every attempt to accommodate an elector’s request to have their personal information omitted or obscured if the request is received after May 11, 2021.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

An objection to the registration of an elector whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act. An objection: • must be in writing; • may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector in the City of Burnaby; and • can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears is deceased or ineligible to be registered as an elector of the City of Burnaby.

To object to the registration of an elector, submit an objection form* to the Chief Election Officer, Office of the City Clerk, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby by 4pm on Friday, May 21, 2021.

In person drop off will only be accepted with an appointment at the Election Office.

RESIDENT ELECTOR REGISTRATION ON VOTING DAY

Resident electors must produce two (2) pieces of valid identification to prove identity and residence, one of which must include the elector’s signature. Picture identification is not necessary.

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS

Directed Advertising Expense Limits Office of Councillor: Cumulative Advertising Limit:

You are qualified to register and vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector in the City of Burnaby if you meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day, June 26, 2021; • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; • Registered owner of real property in the City of Burnaby for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; • Not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and • Not eligible to register and vote as a resident elector in the City of Burnaby.

A person may register and vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector only in relation to one parcel of property in Burnaby.

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NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Non-Resident Property Electors may register in person by appointment at the Election Office by Tuesday, May 4, 2021 or in person when voting.

To register, Non-Resident Property Electors must submit: • An application form*; • A photocopy of proof of property ownership; • Written consent form* from the majority of the property owners (if applicable); and • Two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity.

It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors confirm with the Election Office that they have the correct documentation to register prior to attending the voting place.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Your Vote Counts!

CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Fiinancing Act, the campaign financing disclosure sttatements filed in 2021 will be available on the Elections BC website once they are filed. City of Buurnaby election’s webpage provides a direct link to o the campaign financing information collected annd provided by Elections BC since 2014.

May 11-June 26, 2021

A copy of the list of registered electors is available for public inspection

May 11, 9am-May 21, 2021, 4pm

Submission of nomination documents

May 11-May 21, 2021, 4pm

Objection to the registration of an elector

May 28, 2021, 4pm

Last day to submit originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents (if applicable)

MORE INFORMATION & VOTING PLACES

*To access forms and obtain additional election information, please refer to the following:

Phone: 604-294-7088 E-mail: elections@burnaby.ca burnaby.ca/byelection

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Community now Memorial pays tribute to mass-shooting victims Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

When Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Laura Hirst is asked to remember the last time she saw her cousin-in-law Lisa McCully, there is a long silence on the other end of the phone line.

McCully was one of 22 people gunned down in Nova Scotia last April during the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.

But just three months earlier, Hirst had been visiting her native Nova Scotia and talking to McCully – who had actually spent a few years in B.C. in the 1990s teaching at Burnaby schools – at a kids’ hockey game.

The two had met in 2007, after McCully had married Hirst’s cousin, and Hirst said they were “kindred spirits.”

At the hockey game, the pair had been talking about cancer – Hirst’s

mom had recently been diagnosed and given a year to live. McCully had lost a brother to the disease a few years earlier.

Remembering that time, Hirst’s voice breaks.

“She just made you feel relaxed,” Hirst says. “She could take a heavy conversation, like people dying or being sick with cancer,

It’s important to remember and honour those who were lost

and just make you feel like whatever happens, it’s going to be OK.” McCully had even invited Hirst to stay with her at her seaside home in Portapique to help Hirst cope, but then COVID hit

and that visit never happened.

On April 19, when Hirst got the news McCully – a mother of two young children – had been one of the people killed in a shooting rampage by a man dressed as an RCMP officer, she went numb.

First came the headlines reporting a deadly mass shooting in Portapique and then the confirmation on the phone from a cousin who lived nearby.

“It was numbing, and all I thought about was her children.Where were they?

Are they OK? I was devastated,” Hirst says.

Hirst wasn’t able to attend the funeral service or go back to mark the anniversary of the tragedy this year, so she did what she could on this side of the country.

On Sunday, she took part in a 10-kilometre run that was organized to honour McCully, an avid run-

IN MEMORIAM: Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Laura Hirst plants a flower at a memorial service held to remember the 22 people gunned down in Nova Scotia last April during the worst mass shooting in Canadian history. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR ner.

And on Monday morning, she participated in a memorial service at the Burnaby RCMP detachment.

To pay tribute to each

life lost on April 18 and 19, 2020, the detachment planted 22 flowers – 21 in the yellow, white and blue of Nova Scotia’s provincial flag and a single red flower to honour RCMP Const.

Heidi Stevenson, the lone Mountie killed in the attacks.

“I think it’s important to remember and honour those who were lost,” Hirst says.

No more ‘crazy hair days’ in Burnaby schools Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

The Burnaby school district is standing behind its decision to ban crazy or wacky hair days at local schools.

The spirit days involve students and staff coming to school sporting un-

usual, often fantastical hair designs and wigs.

Schools have been hosting such events for years, but the district sent out an email to all schools last Monday announcing it was eliminating the hair-themed days as part of its “ongoing efforts to be more mindful of equity

and inclusion.”

The email, sent by Beth Applewhite, the district’s vice-principal of equity, diversity and inclusion, said the term “crazy” is disrespectful to people with mental illness.

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She said using the words “wacky” or “crazy” to describe things like braids, twists, afros, beads, ribbons or feathers is also offensive because some lo-

cal students might wear them on a regular school day.

“While there are some cute and elaborate ideas out there, all too often, the expressions that come out of this are styles that too closely resemble (intentionally or not) actual cultural and ethnic hair-

styles,” Applewhite wrote.

Finally, she said wacky and crazy hair days are not inclusive of students and staff who wear hijabs, turbans or patkas as part of a cultural practice.

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Community now District: ‘I have to protect people from being othered’

Continued from page 11 align with our values,” Applewhite said of the hairthemed spirit days.

She recommended schools replace them with “silly sock days.”

without necessarily chucking the baby out with the bath water.”

The teacher said the district’s decision has generated a “ton of contention” at her school.

‘SO MUCH CANCEL CULTURE’ But the district’s decision didn’t sit well with some local teachers.

One elementary teacher, who didn’t want her name published, described crazy hair days as “a fun, community-building experience” and is opposed to the district cancelling them unilaterally.

“It just showed up out of nowhere,” she said. “It’s not like we had had a conversation at a staff meeting. It’s not like it had been brought forward to us to say, ‘We need to talk about this as a staff because the district is looking for direction.’This is top-down from the district.”

The teacher said other alternatives, such as “decorate your head day,” could have been explored and modifications put in place to ensure the days were inclusive and respectful.

“There’s just been so much cancel culture, and that’s not the society I want to live in,” she said.

“I want to live in a society where we can have debates and we can be in disagreement and we can find common ground

‘REPORTS OF HARM’ Applewhite, however, said this wasn’t a case of cancel culture but rather a decision made after “reports of harm” from students, families and some staff in the school district.

“The days, because of insensitivities and cultural appropriation, etc., had led to some people reaching out to speak to how it was offensive or harmful to them,” she told the NOW. Schools have let go of many events, including gender-switch days and so-called “slave days,” that don’t support a “culture of belonging,” according to Applewhite, and crazy hair days belong in the same category, she said.

The decision to end the hair-themed spirit days was discussed at a recent meeting of school administrators, Applewhite said.

“In hindsight, we’d like to have more conversation with folks at the school level,” she said, “but I feel and we feel the decision was the right one because of the reports of harm.”

Applewhite said the decision has sparked only one complaint from a school in the district and she will be visiting that

school this week for a more fulsome discussion of the issue.

(She would not say

which school.)

“This is not a top-down decision that can never be looked at ever again,” Ap-

plewhite said.

“That’s not what this is, but I have to protect people from being othered,

from being harmed, from feeling less than, from feeling oppressed.”

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Citynow Blitz busts shoplifter caught with pain meds Cornelia Naylor

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An RCMP anti-shoplifting initiative created serious headaches for a Burnaby shoplifter caught after trying to steal $1,065 worth of Advil, Aleve and Tylenol last month.

On March 16, the 34-year-old man had left the Metropolis at Metrotown Real Canadian Superstore with $572.19 worth of Tylenol and Advil he hadn’t paid for, according to Burnaby RCMP. When police approached, he dropped the drugs and took off, they said.

But he returned the next day, according to police, this time trying to make off with $492.85 worth of Aleve and Advil.

This time he was caught.

His was one of 46 arrests made during a fourday “Boost and Bust” blitz at the Metrotown mall from March 16 to 19, according to an RCMP news release.

Over the four days, Burnaby RCMP community response team members worked closely with mall security, loss prevention officers and Transit Police to combat shoplifting.

The initiative resulted in the recovery of $4,800 in property, according to police.

Forty-six arrests were made, 43 police files generated and three unrelated warrants executed.

In all, 27 offenders face charges related to the blitz.

Under arrest: A 34-year-old man was caught after trying to steal $1,065 worth of Tylenol, Advil and Aleve from the Metrotown Superstore last month. PHOTO BURNABY RCMP

“Shoplifting and theft negatively affect our entire community,” Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Kalanj said in the release. “By arresting prolific offenders and disrupting this type of criminal activity, we have eased the concerns of many people and businesses in our community.”

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She’s training teens to save lives

how to help or what was happening.”

The trauma of that moment, and the helplessness she remembers feeling, spurred the young woman to understand what led to that near deadly encounter and how she might be able to cope should it ever happen again.

While at high school, Goodison said she never learned about B.C.’s overdose crisis – nor did she learn about the lifesaving Naloxone, which is available to people who complete an online training course.

After her SkyTrain experience, Goodison trained in the use of Naloxone and now carries a kit with her wherever she goes.

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“I had zero idea of what was going on. For all I knew, she had fainted – that bothered me,” said Goodison, who attends Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. “I had no idea that (overdosing from illicit drugs) was so prevalent in B.C. and I didn’t know

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Volunteers needed to lead training Health sciences student at SFU created Naloxone training program Continued from page 18 Now a health sciences student at SFU, Goodison is looking to share what she has learned with other people.

“Considering B.C. has been in a declared overdose crisis for five years, it’s problematic to think young people entering the world aren’t learning about overdoses and how to keep people safe,” said Goodison.

Many are likely to come across an overdose at one time or another – be it a loved one, a work colleague or a friend at a party – and Naloxone training could help them save a life, she said.

She’d like to see more youth get training so they

can identify an overdose and deal with it if one happens in front of them.

To make that happen, Goodison has created a Fraser Health-approved training module she will use to instruct volunteer trainers so they can educate high school students.

In addition to Fraser Health’s approval, Goodison has received support and interest from teachers and administrators in the Coquitlam school district. And, with a $3,000 grant she won for the 2020 SFU Student Community Engagement Competition, she hopes to start the training soon.

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Amid a spike in anti-Asian hate crimes, Burnaby RCMP is urging victims to report such incidents to police.

Burnaby saw a 350% jump in such offences during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release Thursday. In 2019, the detachment responded to six hate crimes with an Asian victim or target – that number jumped to 27 in 2020, police said.

Of all the hate-motivated offences reported to police in 2020, 63% (27 out of 43) were identified as having an Asian victim or target – that was up from 30% (six out of 20) in 2019.

Burnaby’s top cop, Supt.

Graham De la gorgendiere, said the incidents have ranged from property damage, including offensive graffiti, to threats and assaults.

“Throughout the past year, our officers have continued to monitor this increase,” he said. “When notified of a possible hate crime, our officers are instructed to respond and conduct a thorough investigation.Victims of these offences can be reassured that their complaint will be taken seriously.”

The detachment has collaborated with the North Road Business Improvement Association and the City of Burnaby to distribute hate-crime awareness posters throughout the city in English, simplified Chinese, Punjabi and Korean in an effort to encourage

victims of anti-Asian hate crimes to report incidents to police.

There are also Burnaby RCMP officers who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean,Tagalog,Vietnamese, Malay,Thai and Japanese, according to the release, and the detachment has a system in place for reaching out to officers in neighbouring detachments who can speak to victims in their own language.

To request a poster, contact the Burnaby crime prevention unit at 604646-9811 or crimepreven tion@burnaby.ca.

To learn more about what hate crimes are and what you can do if you are a victim or a witness to a hate crime, visit the province’s Hate Has No Place in B.C. website.

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The 2020/21 school year has been anything but normal, so it’s not surprising Burnaby school officials in charge of summer school were a little anxious about numbers this summer.

They needn’t have worried.

Within 10 minutes of opening registrations online on April 13, they got 2,200, according to the district.

By the end of the day, they had nearly 6,000 registrations.

“We’re really excited about the number,” director of instruction Kevin Brandt said. “Obviously this has been a unique year and experience for everyone, and you never know

on opening day if all of a sudden it’s going to fall flat and nobody wants to go because of anxiety or whatever, but that wasn’t the case.”

After a drastically trimmed summer session that was only open to Burnaby students last year, this year’s program will look a little more like previous years.

The courses are once again open to students from surrounding districts, for example, and there will be regular-sized, in-person classes in the mornings – with more options than last year.

But important antiCOVID measures will still be in place, according to Brandt.

The afternoon classes will be half the size, for example, to allow for social

distancing because cohorts (each morning class comprises its own cohort) may be combined in them.

Summer session classes will also stay up to date with public health orders on such things as group sizes and masking, Brandt said.

The pandemic’s influence can also be seen in a new course offering this year: Return to In-Class Instruction for Grade 8 and 9 students.

“That’s kind of a refresher for students in the event that they’ve had to learn virtually for the past year,” said Cesare Martino, the district principal in charge of summer school. “Some of the feedback we’ve heard from schools with students that returned from virtual Continued on page 23

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Refresher helps online kids transition back into class Continued from page 22 learning is that they need a bit of a refresher when it comes to literacy and numeracy and just classroom etiquette and feeling comfortable … It gives students that soft start.”

As with years past, some of the most popular courses this year, based on registrations so far, are the hands-on classes, like cabinet making, robotics and baking, according to Brandt and Martino.

On that front, Cariboo Hill Secondary School, which hasn’t hosted summer school courses for years, will be set up as a “tech hub” this summer, hosting a slew of socalled ADST (applied design, skills and technology) courses for both elementary and high school stu-

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Martino said the school district made a conscious decision to offer all its summer courses in person, unlike districts like Coquitlam, which have decided to go online.

“We think it’s really important that it’s in person because we have a lot of students who maybe have had atypical years, as we all have, where they’ve had to jump back and forth between face-to-face and virtual,” he said. “We really think there’s a lot of value to face-to-face learning, and that’s why we set it up in this way.”

Brandt said taking a face-to-face summer school class also gives students who’ve been out of the traditional classroom setting a chance to ramp

back up to learning in person come September.

Some of this year’s courses filled up within minutes of registration opening, but kids looking to get into one of those popular classes need not despair yet.

“We look at the courses and their popularity, and then we do our best to try and add additional blocks and spaces,” Brandt said.

“We’ve added a number already, and we’re looking at adding some more over the next several weeks.”

The district is also working on a waitlist system to help manage demand.

For more information about the district’s summer school session, visit burnabyschools.ca/ summersession.

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Burnaby organization provides community and inclusivity to BC newcomers In a year that brought numerous challenges to so many people, it’s important to acknowledge that there are still reasons to celebrate.

Be it birthdays, weddings, or graduations, the event might not be as big or boisterous as in previous years but celebrate indeed.

Burnaby Neighbourhood House is certainly feeling celebratory because this April marked the first anniversary of the successful launch of their New Settlement and Integration Program, a midst the Pandemic, which serves new immigrants, refugees and migrant workers.

“The program was developed initially as a response to immigration, migration, poverty and social justice but has become so much more,” Gulalai Habib, the program’s director, joyously declares.

“Neighbourhood House is a unique approach offers a unique service-delivery and civic engagement model Newcomers in the community are connected and engaged. They have a sense of belonging in their community,” Habib says.

Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH) is one of the 16 Neighbourhood Houses (NH) in the Greater Vancouver Area. NHs are community-based, welcoming places where people of any age, nationality and ability can find a way to connect with others and to their community.

Burnaby Neighbourhood House applauds their ten courageous frontline settlement workers and case managers who went beyond their job description and acted as essential workers in a time where most in-person services were restricted.

Neighbourhood House offers assistance for newcomers with support in adjusting to life in Canada by providing assistant with applications to access all the eligible government programs, services and benefits, follow up on applications, access to emergency financial aid, housing, food security, etc For example application for Permanent Residency within Canada and/or from abroad is a lengthy process that require knowledge and experiences of the immigration process and support with access to documents from the country of origin of newcomers, in most cases not exist or not easily accessible.

It also creates a sense of community for all ages—elementary school children to seniors— with a focus on long-term community engagement and social-economic integration. Activities such as English conversation classes, arts, cooking classes, homework clubs, youth circles, volunteering technology literacy support, both virtual and in-person, and first language information and orientations to BC for newcomers.

The first step in assisting new arrivals to the program is establishing clear communication with the newcomers’ languages and cultural relevance. Fostering understanding of the settlement and integration process, promoting, sharing cultural values and experiences in an inclusive multi-cultural Canada, and learning about the Indigenous Nations, their history and the importance of land acknowledgements.

All the settlement workers speak numerous languages, and Neighbourhood House has also trained volunteer interpreters. It also has a roster of freelance translators and interpreters hired to meet the linguistic needs of as many people as possible.

This first year saw the organization aiding more than 1,200 people from all over the Lower Mainland and self-distant migrants from various Canadian provinces.

That has equipped us as an organization to serve the community and remove language as a barrier,” Habib explains. “We believe language is access, and access is opportunities.”

“Migration is a complex process, and with the arrival of each newcomer, that process changes, we have an added asset in our communities”, added Habib.

The majority of the people that the Settlement program serves face multiple barriers.

Habib says it’s not only language barriers, but they often possess low literacy in their first language, lack technology skills, have mental and physical health issues, and are coping with trauma, while some bring advance skills for us to learn from. Many newcomers are refugees who are deeply scarred from years of living in war and refugee camps.

“So many newcomers are so lost and overwhelmed with the numerous issues, systemic barriers and challenges they face in a new country—especially migrant workers and those who come from protracted refugee camps,” Habib says.

“Imagine, you have to pack and leave within minutes to safe your life and your loved ones, and leave behind everything without choices. After years of waiting in the refugee camp, the few who are accepted, Suddenly, they’re in western society. Everything is so foreign.

Everything is so new.”

The settlement workers and case managers help with this transition, minimize the elements of foreignness by walking them through various application processes, systems, and help all this through a cultural lens, and by simply listening.

Habib insists that lending an ear to hear what people have experienced and the challenges they face in a new country, the stories of resilience and the assets every newcomer bring, is invaluable.

Facilitator Rania Issa running a book reading session for families at the South House.

Settlement support is more than just one session to sort out services and applications.

Settlement workers follow up on multiple issues of concern at one time, and assist with goal setting, building a realistic action plan through the continuum of newcomer’s re/settlement and integration.

Habib says that perhaps financing didn’t arrive in time to pay the rent, and they might not have access to funds to pay it. Recently, a single mother (with refugee background) with four children approached us from Port Coquitlam devastated with bedbug, health issues and housing emergency, who is now successfully settlement in a BC Housing in Victoria with children in the school and she is connected with the Settlement agencies there. The settlement worker will help find a solution. Or, people may be disconnected from family abroad and want to reunite with children or parents and need support to achieve that.

“There are a lot of ways that a settlement worker plays a significant role through their lived experiences of migration and displacement,” Habib says.

Settlement workers can help connect people to professional services should they need counselling, support coping with issues or navigating the legal system and community resources.

Habib says it can be a struggle for new immigrants to find the right lawyer and one that is affordable, within a deadline of their immigration cases.

The work of the frontline settlement workers “changes people’s lives and our community for the better, both for the host community and the newcomers,” she affirms.

We are in the process of starting a Podcast with focus on our community voices, including the voices of our new Neighbours, new members of our communities.

For more information on Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s federal and provincial governmentfunded New Settlement and Integration Program, or to connect with the Settlement Program, visit www.burnabynh.ca.

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ships and went on to place 96th at the NCAA West regional championships.

Chilton and junior Calli Charlton, a senior studying behavioral neuroscience and carrying a 3.90 GPA, were repeat selections to the team. Charlton, from Vancouver, placed 83rd at the west regionals in 2019 after placing 27th in the conference championships.

Rounding out selections to the women’s team were seniors Amy Morris, from Nanaimo, who has a 3.44 GPA in molecular biology and chemistry, and Claire Noort of New Westminster, who has a 3.22 GPA in history and First Nations studies. Campbell River’s Mairin ShieldsBrown, a sophomore who was 52nd at the 2019 west regionals, was also hon-

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In 2019, when Ahl last raced, he placed 19th at the GNAC championships and 39th at west regionals.

A pair of sophomores, Ephrem Mekonnen of Burnaby and Brendan Moore of Calgary, were also named to the All-Academic teams. Mekonnen has a 3.58 GPA in behavioral neuroscience. Moore is in the Beedie School of Business with a 3.22 GPA.

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If you are age 40 and over, should you or shouldn’t you get the AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine?

Unlike the mRNA Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, the AstraZeneca vaccine has been associated with the increased incidence of a very rare type of bloodclotting disorder known as VIPIT (vaccine-induced prothrombotic idiopathic thrombocytopenia).

In B.C., the AstraZeneca vaccine is being offered for those over age 40 asVIPIT seems to affect younger adults, particularly younger women.

The risk for developing this rare side effect is estimated to be 1/250,000 vaccinations.This is based on data from the United Kingdom, where 20 million doses of the vaccine have been administered.

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cluding COVID-19 itself, many have prematurely declined getting a vaccine.

Let’s take a look at a study that came out this month from the University of Cambridge’sWinton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication, which found that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine far outweigh the potential risks in all age groups.

For a 25-year-old, the risk for serious harm from the AstraZeneca vaccine was 11 in one million; for a 50-year-old, four in a million.

Compare this to the risk of dying from COVID-19 in a 25-year-old: 23 in a million, and the significantly higher risk of dying from COVID-19 in a 55-year-old: 800 in a million.

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One in 5 of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 develop blood clots.

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As I’ve advised most of my patients who were eligible, I told my sister to get the AstraZeneca vaccine last week rather than waiting the extra weeks or month it would take for her to wait for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Our community case counts are currently so high that the risk of getting a COVID-19 infection is too great to delay getting any vaccine.

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BAKER, Emily April 25, 1931 - March 28, 2021 Emily passed peacefully in the arms of daughter Karen and son-in-law David at her side. Born Liverpool, England, married Thomas (Tom) Clifford Baker 1955, immigrated to Canada with two young children 1963. From humble beginnings, forging a new life in Canada was difficult but their commitment to a better future kept them motivated to succeed. Tom and Emily built an amazing life, filled with happiness and optimism.

Predeceased by her husband, parents and siblings.

Survived by daughter Karen Baker-MacGrotty (David MacGrotty) and son Clifford Baker. Beloved grandmother to Alysia MacGrotty, Matthew MacGrotty (Aliya), Thomas Francis, Samantha Knox (Trevor), Krysti Gilpin (Jeffrey) and greatgrandchildren Grace, Jeffrey and Adam. Emily was proud of Tom, her family, their accomplishments and community service. She will be deeply missed.

Known for her charm, polite mannerisms and gentle smile, Emily loved fashion, travel, entertaining, theatre, music and ballroom dancing. Tom and Emily toured Canada, regularly visited Great Britain and enjoyed Spain, Japan, China and Mexico. She loved the ocean, particularly the seaside beach resorts in south England, East and West Coast USA, Maritimes and Hawaii, as well as three TransAtlantic cruises. As a 45-year member of Hyack Festival Association, she represented the Royal City with Tom in various BC and Pacific Northwest parades.

Emily thrived in her career in retail sales and supported her husband’s political ambitions as New Westminster Alderman 1978-82 and Maple Ridge City Councillor 1994-97. Emily excelled in the busy life as First Lady when Tom was Mayor of New Westminster 1982-88, always carrying out their civic duties with dignity and pride. Through reciprocal visits, they maintained the sister city relationship of New Westminster and Moriguchi, Japan. Hosting the 1983 Royal Visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip to New Westminster and being invited onboard HMY Britannia in Vancouver for the royal couple’s evening reception were highlights of their public life. Emily described it as “a young English girl’s dream come true!”

MCLEAN, Joan April 15, 1925 − March 31, 2021 It is with our heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our much−loved mum, grandmother, and great−grandmother, Joan McLean, just weeks before her 96th birthday. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Joan peacefully passed away at Queens Park Care Centre in New Westminster.

Joan was born in London England and came to Canada in 1945 as a war bride with her husband, John, and became a mother to 12 children. She was predeceased by her husband, John (1981); five sons, Robert, Bruce, Gerald, Brien, and Stephen; one grandson, Michael; and two great−grandsons, Caleb McLean and Isaiah Gillespie.

Joan is survived by her sons, Daniel (Judy), Rodney (LeeAnne), and Richard (Cissy); and her four daughters, Marlynn Couture, Deborah Anne McLean, Doreen Manning (Rick), and Janice McLean.

Joan was a proud grandmother to 25 grandchildren, great−grandma to 35, and great− great−grandmother to two.

Mum was an amazing woman with silent strength and courage. She overcame many challenges in life, moving to Canada as a young woman and raising 12 children. She taught us all to preserver and to never give up. Mom enjoyed her retirement years travelling a little bit and volunteering as Chair for the BC Senior Games for six years. She enjoyed her many friends and spending time at the New Westminster Century House.

No service at this present time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Recreation Department at Queens Park Care Centre.

We are so grateful to the Queens Park Centre Recreation Team and Nursing staff who showed mom nothing but kindness and love. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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References required.

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Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

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Nice 2 BR bsmt suite, 1 bath, laundry included, Close to all amen.

By Sun God Rec Centre.

NS/NP/ND. Avail May 1.

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HOME SERVICES CONCRETE

FENCING

LAWN & GARDEN

West Coast Cedar Installations since 1991.

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DRYWALL

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FLOORING

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GUTTERS

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We love BIG & small jobs!

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• Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Power Washing WorkSafeBC • Insured

• Power Washing • Retaining Walls Senior Discount

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THE LAWN BUTCHER Only Prime Cuts will Do! Call Jim • 778-839-6250

EXCAVATING

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Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

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SPECIAL SPRING PAINTING DISCOUNT

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LANDSCAPING

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Call 604.833.2103 Today!

Need a Painter?

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from $249/week + dump fees

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20 Year Labour Warranty Available

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A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations • RENOVATION WORK • WCB. 25% Discount • Emergency Repairs •

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Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Residential & Commercial

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Bros. Roofing Ltd.

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Aluminum & Glass Patio Covers, Sunrooms & Railings

2 rooms for $350, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Moulding Services.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PATIOS

Painting Specials

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We do ALL kinds of Concrete Work.

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42. Texas pharmaceutical company 43. Mathematical term 44. Expression of disappointment 45.Abba __, Israeli politician 46. Hide away 48. Salad restaurant 49. Daughters of Boreas (mythology) 50. Men’s fashion accessory 51. Political action committee 52. Unhappy

15. Apertures (biology) 18. Suffix 19. Creative endeavor 20. Icelandic poem 22. Spanish dances 23. Town in Central Italy 24. Cars need it 27. Mimics 28. Rocky peak 29. Cigarette (slang) 31. One point south of due east 32. Soap actress Braun

33. Large domesticated wild ox 34. Island nation 35. Appear 36. Addictive practices 37. Loss of control of one’s body 38. Type of poster 39. Greek mountain 40. Funny person 44. One and only 47. Pouch

DOWN 1. Make unhappy 2. Heard the confession of 3. Capital of Taiwan 4. Fiddler crab 5. Brazilian dances 6. Fit with device to assist breathing 8. Brother or sister 9. Pastries 11. “Lone Survivor” director Peter 14. Boat type (abbr.)

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20 %

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100% BC OWNED AND OPERATED

Organic Strawberries from USA

Orange, Red & Yellow Hot House Peppers

Red Tomatoes on the Vine

First of the Season

First of the Season

4.37/kg

598

198

454g Readycycle Package

198

/lb LO

Pork Back Ribs Raised Without Antibiotics

24.23/kg

899

19.82/kg

1279

These high quality produce bags made in Canada have been designed for Fruits, Vegetables, dry goods, and many other bulk foods. Throw in the washing machine & hang to dry.

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Got It! 3 Pack

Carebags 4 Pack

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1099

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Choices Fresh Salad Rolls

Let’s break some Bread together!

Choices’ Own: The Baker’s Mezzo Bastone

The Baker’s Crusty Loaf

Sourdough Baguette

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140g Soap Bars

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Dr. Bronner’s Non GMO Organic Castile Soap & Toothpaste

499

549 Righteous Dairy-Free Gelato & Sorbetto

699

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140g Toothpaste

GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha

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562ml

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