Burnaby Now December 9 2021

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BRIGHT IN BURNABY: Christmas carollers shared seasonal spirit during the Bright in Burnaby festivities at Burnaby Village Museum on Saturday evening. The Dec. 4 event marked the official kickoff of the Heritage Christmas season at the village. Visitors can drop in to enjoy dazzling lights displays and seasonal decorations, plus a holiday scavenger hunt, entertainment and more. Best of all? The historic C.W. Parker Carousel is up and twirling again after an extended pandemic hiatus. See more photos on page 9 of this edition. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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Citynow CITY HALL IN BRIEF

New vision for Willingdon lands at council table

SENDING A MESSAGE:

Climate activists at Simon Fraser University didn’t let unpleasant weather deter them from turning out to deliver a message Tuesday afternoon.

Dozens of students, faculty and members of community organizations turned out to march from Convocation Mall to Trans Mountain’s Shellmont Street tank farm to take a stand against the expansion of the pipeline and Burnaby tank farm.

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Council OK’s 10-year housing strategy John Kurucz

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Burnaby council is moving forward with a massive, 10-year housing strategy that will touch all corners of the city and address everything from housing affordability and housing stock to those without homes altogether.

Council voted Dec. 6 to implement the new HOME Strategy.The strategy represents twoplus years’ worth of work from city planners, a mayor’s task force and a community consultation process that reached hundreds of Burnaby residents.

Though Monday’s vote was simply to endorse implementing the strategy beginning next year, the discussion also highlighted the scope and scale of the ambitious plan.

The high-level planning document is guided by five overarching principles: building inclusive, livable neighbourhoods; creating options for secure housing tenure; supporting a renter-friendly community; fostering a healthy supply of non-market housing; and making homelessness in the city a “rare, brief and one-time” event in a person’s life.

The plans to achieve each of those five tenets include a host

of things the city can do on its own, while also partnering with other levels of government and the non-profit sector: creating more housing in mixed-use, transit-friendly areas; supporting co-operatives and co-housing; protecting and growing rental stock; and facilitating redevelopment of low-density sites for affordable housing, among other issues.

“It’s a 10-year plan of action and broadened scope,” said LeeAnn Garnett, Burnaby’s deputy director of planning and building. “All forms of tenure and all types of housing are encompassed in this strategy.”

According to 2016 stats, the city’s population sits near 235,000 people – 38% of whom are renters versus 62% who are owners.

There are roughly 92,000 households, and the city’s growth rate hovered near 7.5% for the 20-year period spanning 1996 to 2016.

Public feedback showed strongest support for increasing housing choices, more mixed-use, transit-friendly communities and supporting pathways out of homelessness.

On the other end of the spectrum, there was lukewarm support for moves such as providing

to every household in the city and prepare them for what is being proposed. … If we pretend that we can get everyone in the COUNCILLORS SPLIT city on board with these actions, But it was the guts of the plan we’re kidding ourselves,” Jorthat caused some dissent around dan said. the council table – how certain Johnston hinted that too much actions were prioritized over oth- change in any direction could be ers, the city’s plan moving forpolitical suicide come next year’s ward to adequately communielection and cause massive turncate the changes to residents and over around the council table. the timeframe for certain policy “I don’t think we want to go shifts that some residents may that way. I don’t think that it’s view as too over-reachgood for the commuing. nity, and I do think we Councillors Dan need to make sure that Johnston and Colleen the public is aware of Jordan endorsed a plan the process and how to simply approve the it impacts their neighdocument in principle, bourhoods,” Johnston a move that was desaid. feated by others around Both councillors the table.The two were assured by plancouncillors ultimately ning staff that any Johnston voted against the orig- Dan substantive change – city councillor inal motion to implewhether it be around ment the plan. laneway homes, duplexes or any Jordan, in particular, was other large policy shift – would concerned with how a plan of come back before council and such scope would be, and has be subject to further public conbeen, conveyed to those it imsultation. pacts most. She suggested the Having cleared the first hurdle introduction of laneway or row Monday, the HOMES strategy homes into single-family neighwill now be further publicized bourhoods could result in masby the city before another round sive backlash. of the implementation plan goes “We need to send this report before council early next year. regulatory support for non-market housing or supporting tenants faced with displacement.

A portion of Burnaby with a troubled past is poised for a refresh centred around urban rejuvenation and reconciliation with local First Nations.

Council was briefed Monday on the status of redeveloping the Willingdon lands located at 3405 Willingdon Ave., which is owned by the Musqueam Indian Band,Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Aquilini Development.

The 40-acre parcel is envisioned as a “contemporary Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh urban village,” should the necessary landuse changes be approved by council next year.

Located between Brentwood Town Centre and Metrotown, the site will accommodate more than 5,200 residential units, including 20% rental and 300plus non-market units. Almost four million square feet of residential development is planned.

A 450,000-square-foot film studio will serve as the commercial anchor of the redevelopment.

Affordability still a major challenge for Burnaby renters If only other levels of government would step up.

That was the prevailing sentiment in Burnaby council chambers Monday when councillors got an in-depth snapshot of the rental activity – uptick, construction, approvals and occupancy – across the city.

The report covered how many units are in place, how many are being built and others moving through the approval process throughout developments on city lands, non-profit-led housing developments, both market and non-market rentals and other rental units achieved through the city’s rental use zoning policy.

Staff said the city will only be able to achieve “deeper levels of affordability” with support from senior levels of government.

See more online: Find these stories and other city news at www.burnabynow.com.

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CityConnect ELECTRONIC PUBLIC HEARING Burnaby City Council hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing

TUESDAY, 2021 DECEMBER 14 AT 5PM

Via a Zoom webinar to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”.

4) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 36, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14402

6) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 38, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14404

Rez. #18-23

Rez. #17-39

6630 Telford Avenue

6444 Silver Avenue

From: RM3 Multiple Family Residential District

From: RM3 Multiple Family Residential District

To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM4r Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Telford Rental” prepared by DA Architects & Planners, and Gauthier and Associates)

To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM4s Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “6444 Silver Avenue, Burnaby, BC” prepared by IBI Group Architects (Canada) Inc. and PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.)

Purpose: to permit the development of a new aquatics and arena facility within Burnaby Lake Sports Complex

Purpose: to permit the construction of two high-density rental apartment buildings fronting Telford Avenue in accordance with the terms specified in a proposed Phased Development Agreement (PDA) Bylaw. (BYLAW No. 14401)

Purpose: to permit the future construction of a single, market strata high-rise apartment building with townhouses fronting Silver Avenue in accordance with the terms specified in a proposed Phased Development Agreement (PDA) Bylaw. (BYLAW No. 14401)

Applicant: City of Burnaby

Applicant: Belford (Telford) Properties Ltd.

Applicant: Belford (Silver 3) Properties Limited Partnership

2) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 35, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14400

5) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 37, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14403

7) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 39, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14405

Rez. #21-17

Rez. #17-34

Rez. #18-21

2505 Eastbrook Parkway

6433 McKay Avenue and 6366 Cassie Avenue

4355 Maywood Street

From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the M5 Light Industrial District as a guideline)

From: RM3 Multiple Family Residential District

From: RM3 Multiple Family Residential District

To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the M5 Light Industrial District and M1 Manufacturing District as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Tesla Service Centre” prepared by T.I. Studios Architecture Inc.)

To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM4s Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “M Residences & Spa” prepared by Buttjes Architecture Inc. and PWL Partnership Landscape Architecture Inc.)

Purpose: to permit the use of the property as an automotive dealership and service centre for an electric vehicle manufacturer.

Minor interior and exterior renovations to the existing building are proposed

Purpose: to permit the construction of a single, market strata high-rise apartment building with townhouses fronting Cassie and McKay Avenues in accordance with the terms specified in a proposed Phased Development Agreement (PDA) Bylaw. (BYLAW No. 14401)

To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM4s Multiple Family Residential District, C2 Commercial District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “4355 Maywood”prepared by IBI Architecture Inc. and ALA Gauthier + Associates Landscape Architects Inc.)

Applicant: T.I. Studios Architecture Inc.

Applicant: Belford (McKay) Properties Limited Partnership

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS 1) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 34, 2021 - Bylaw No. 14399 Rez. #19-49 3676 Kensington Avenue From: P3 Park and Public Use District To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P3 Park and Public Use District and the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex Community Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Burnaby Lake Aquatic & Arena”prepared by HCMA Architecture & Design)

Purpose: to permit the future construction of a single, market strata high-rise apartment building with a residential podium and a neighbourhood commercial space on the corner of Maywood Street and Silver Avenue in accordance with the terms specified in a proposed Phased Development Agreement (PDA) Bylaw. (BYLAW No.14401) Applicant: Belford (Maywood) Properties LP. Continued on next page for further details on public participation...

3) Burnaby Phased Development Agreement (Belford Properties) 2021 - Bylaw No. 14401

Sites Subject to Phased Development Agreement: SITE A - 6630 Telford Avenue (REZ #18-23) SITE B - 6433 McKay Avenue and 6366 Cassie Avenue (REZ #17-34) SITE C - 6444 Silver Avenue (REZ #17-39) SITE D - 4355 Maywood Street (REZ #18-21) Purpose: to enter into a Phased Development Agreement in respect to Rezoning Reference #17-34 (Bylaw No. 14403), #17-39 (Bylaw No. 14404), #18-21 (Bylaw No. 14405), and #18-23 (Bylaw No. 14402) Developer: Belford (McKay) Nominee Ltd.; Belford (McKay) Properties Limited Partnership; Belford (Maywood) Nominee Ltd.; Belford (Maywood) Properties Limited Partnership; Belford (Silver 3) Nominee Ltd.; Belford (Silver 3) Properties Limited Partnership; Belford (Telford) Nominee Ltd.; Belford (Telford) Properties Limited Partnership (collectively, “Belford Properties”).

Specified Zoning Provisions: All those zoning provisions in the Comprehensive Development Districts added to Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, 1965 by the Rezoning Bylaws for Rezoning References #17-34 (Bylaw #14403, 6433 McKay Ave and 6366 Cassie Ave), #17-39 (Bylaw #14404, 6444 Silver Ave), #18-21 (Bylaw #14405, 4355 Maywood St), and #18-23 (Bylaw #14402, 6630 Telford Ave) (the “Specified Zoning Provisions”).

Subject to the Local Government Act, if any of the Specified Zoning Provisions are amended or repealed during the term of the Phased Development Agreement, those changes will not apply unless Belford Properties agrees to the changes.

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Term: Ten years with option to extend for not more than five years by mutual consent of City and Belford Properties, subject to the approval of both Council and the Inspector of Municipalities and compliance with the Local Government Act. Nature of Development: Belford Properties proposes to rezone the four development sites under Rezoning References #17-34, #17-39, #18-21 and #18-23 concurrently, and will then develop the sites in a maximum of three phases. The first phase will include completion of the two high-density market and non-market rental apartment buildings under Rezoning Ref. #18-23 (6630 Telford Ave) and a single high-rise apartment building with townhouses under Rezoning Ref. #17-34 (6433 McKay Ave and 6366 Cassie Ave). The two remaining phases are the completion of a single high-rise apartment building with townhouses under Rezoning Ref. #17-39 (6444 Silver Ave) and a single high-rise apartment building with a residential podium and a neighbourhood space under Rezoning Ref. #18-21 (4355 Maywood St). These phases may be completed after or concurrently with the first phase.

As part of the development of the four sites, Belford Properties has agreed to provide 220 non-market rental housing units (at below market rental rates) and 168 additional rental housing units (50% at market rental rates and 50% at CMHC median rental rates). Occupancy of the four development sites will be restricted until the rental housing units are ready for occupancy.

Assignment: Belford Properties may assign the Phased Development Agreement to an “affiliate”, as the term is defined in the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), by providing notice to the City and provided the assignee unconditionally assumes all of Belford Properties’ obligations under the Phased Development Agreement. No other assignment is permitted except with the consent of the City.

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CityConnect ELECTRONIC PUBLIC HEARING Continued from previous page...

TUESDAY, 2021 DECEMBER 14 AT 5PM Via a Zoom webinar to receive representations in connection with the proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965” mentioned on the previous page.

Reports, bylaws, and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendments are available on the City’s website at Burnaby.ca/PublicHearings from December 1, 2021.

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

B. Zeinabova CITY CLERK The Public Hearing will be conducted via Zoom webinar and live-streamed on the City’s website. Anyone who believes they are affected by a proposed bylaw can participate in the Public Hearing by the following means:

SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL

» email to clerks@burnaby.ca » mail to Mayor and Council, c/o Office of the City Clerk, 4949 Canada Way » fill out a webform on the Public Hearings page on our website at Burnaby.ca/PublicHearings

PARTICIPATE BY ZOOM OR WATCH LIVE

Visit Burnaby.ca/PublicHearings for details and instructions.

LIVE BY PHONE CONFERENCING

Phone 1-800-309-1256 and follow instructions. Passcode: 787868

PLEASE NOTE ALL WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2:45PM ON THE DAY OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. SUBMISSIONS SHOULD CONTAIN THE WRITER’S NAME AND ADDRESS WHICH BECOME A PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD. NO PRESENTATIONS OR SUBMISSIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

NOTICE OF BURNABY CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO REPEAL BURNABY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2017, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2, 2020 (BYLAW NO. 14220) AND BURNABY BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW 2009, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2, 2020 (BYLAW NO. 14221).

In accordance with the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Burnaby City Council is considering repealing BURNABY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2017, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2, 2020 (Bylaw No. 14220) and BURNABY BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW 2009, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2, 2020 (Bylaw No. 14221) to repeal regulations and associated penalties related to restricting smoking in business premises, which were scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2022. The provisions in Bylaws No. 14220 and 14221 have been replaced by the regulations and related penalties in the BURNABY SMOKING REGULATION BYLAW 2021 (Bylaw No. 14360) and BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW 2009, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1, 2021 (Bylaw No. 14361), which will come into effect on January 1, 2022.

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 2021 June 28 Council agenda at burnaby.ca.

Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendment may provide written submissions to Council: Mayor and Council c/o Office of the City Clerk 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2 Email: clerks@burnaby.ca

Be a SNOW ANGEL

PITCH IN TO HELP A NEIGHBOUR This winter, join Mayor Mike Hurley and become a Snow Angel in your neighbourhood! When the snow starts to fall, it’s everyone’s responsibility to clear the sidewalks adjacent to your property by 10am. But not everyone can get out and shovel snow safely.

“Burnaby is a city where we look out for our neighbours,” said Mayor Hurley. “That’s the way we roll. This year, I encourage residents to think about the folks next door who might not be able to shovel their sidewalk.

If you can, ask them if they’d like you to adopt theirs.”

Keeping sidewalks clear ensures everyone can get around and reduces the risk of falling, particularly seniors and people with mobility challenges. Becoming a Snow Angel is also a great way to get to know your neighbours.

So when the snow starts to fall, ask around in your neighbourhood to see if anyone needs a helping hand to keep their property clear. Ensure the extra snow ends up back on the property, rather than on the road.

And always – remember to stretch!

BURNABY HIGHWAY CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 2, 2021 TAKE NOTICE THAT the City Council proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 14381 cited as “Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 2, 2021” (Road Closure #21-07) pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter.

The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to close certain portions of highway – closure of 4161 Dawson Street: a small portion of Dawson Street road allowance adjacent to 4161 Dawson Street (Lot 2) and 2108 Gilmore Avenue (Lot 1) (portion of road dedicated in District Lot 119, Group 1, New Westminster District by Plan EPP70913 containing 72.2m²) as shown outlined in bold on Reference Plan EPP98446, prepared by Robert Adriaensen, B.C.L.S. It is proposed to place this bylaw before City Council for consideration of Final Adoption at the regular Council Meeting scheduled for 2022 January 24.

The proposed Bylaw and Plan may be inspected on the City’s website (see 2021 November 22 Council Agenda). For additional information, please contact the Planning and Building Department at 604-294-7400.

Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw is provided an opportunity to be heard or 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. All submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than Noon, Wednesday, 2022 January 19.

All correspondence must be received before noon December 10, 2021

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Opinion now

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Two new faces on NDP front line

For almost two years now, the public face of the B.C. NDP government has largely consisted of just three people: Premier John Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth (plus Dr. Bonnie Henry, but she is not a cabinet minister – an important distinction).

They have been the front-line ministers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and have held significantly more news conferences than any of their counterparts.

However, the disastrous events associated with B.C.’s unprecedented weather event have thrust two more ministers into the public spotlight, and it looks like they will remain there for quite a while.

Transportation Minister Rob Fleming (who earned some public profile as education minister during the NDP’s first term in power) is fast becoming a familiar face as he provides almost daily briefings on the state of the highway system.

In addition, Agriculture Minister Lana Popham’s articulate, and at times somewhat emotional, media briefings detailing the carnage caused by mass flooding in the FraserValley has elevated her profile to a level not seen since she became an MLA in 2009.

Popham and Fleming have joined the front-line team that has been leading during the pandemic and now must do the same in the wake of devastating weather events.

A high public profile is unusual for any minister of agriculture, at least in this province.That portfolio normally receives scant media attention, and opposition parties tend to ignore agriculture ministers when they go hunting for headlines during Question Period.

However, given the

lengthy period it will take to clean up and restore the broken FraserValley agriculture operations, Popham will remain front and centre with the public for quite a while.

A former farmer herself (she owned and operated a vineyard), Popham has displayed a personal connection with the farmers facing potential ruin, and her descriptions of their losses shows a genuine empathy.

At her first briefing, she appeared to slightly tear up as she described a Zoom call she had with a farmer, who was in his flooded barn, with dead livestock behind him. It was a moving moment.

As for Fleming, his ministry faces a long rebuilding effort that could go on for years. People are intensely interested in highway access, personal travel and the movement of goods, so he will be a busy man in front of the television cameras for quite a while.

I have written before about a memorable conversation I had with the premier back in March 2020, just as the pandemic began.

Sitting in his office, we talked about the great unknown the province and country was about to descend into. He said he would not be “leading” the government’s efforts the same way other premiers seemed to be doing.

“You won’t see me in front of the cameras every day,” he said, and added that “front-line” people would be doing that. He specifically mentioned Dix, Farnworth, Henry and then-Finance Minister Carole James.

James is now out of politics, but two more names can now be added to the high-profile front line.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

Topic: Should Burnaby spend $9.8M on SkyTrain lighting?

“9.8 million? As Chrétien quipped decades ago, ‘It is a drop in the bucket.’ Unfortunately, we’ve been running out of drops for decades. It would be nice if those is charge of the taxpayer’s purse strings were as thoughtful about saving money, as they are good at spending it.”

“Money could be used for making a new Bonsor Community Centre. A newer and bigger Bob Prittie Metrotown Library. Add at least two more fire halls in the Market Crossing area as well as UniverCity.

And the existing firehalls need to expand. … . A bigger Burnaby Hospital would be helpful.”

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Shame over smoking bylaws

The Simon Fraser health board shamed Burnaby and Coquitlam in May for not doing enough to protect workers from cigarette smoke. Pubs, casinos and bingo halls in Burnaby were allowed to have 70% of their space set aside for smoking.

Burnaby and Coquitlam were the only two of the seven cities in the health region that hadn’t strengthened their no-smoking bylaws after a B.C. Supreme Court judge repealed aWorkers’ Compensation Board ban on smoking in bars in the spring.

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City staff shouldn’t be child-care priority

Street cleaners aren’t really cleaning at all

Editor: I’m writing in response to an earlier article about the new daycare coming to the Christine Sinclair Community Centre.

I waited thinking someone else would certainly throw their arms up at the city staff patting their own backs for creating new daycare spots at this beautiful new facility – for themselves?

In a sense, it sounds great that there will be new daycare spots, but they’re being given to the city workers (and RCMP) first. I agree that essential staff should be given priority. Other city staff, in their generally cushy jobs with great pay, should not be given priority on the daycare spots that are also needed by Burnaby citizens.

What makes them a priority?

They’re using our tax dollars to create new spots for themselves, but making it look like they’re doing something great for the community.

Just wanted to point that out, as daycare is a huge issue for most parents I know. If you can find a spot, you’ll work around their hours, and you’ll hand over your paycheques for child care so that you can still have a job when your child finally goes to school.

Cait Pilon, Burnaby

Editor: Over the last six weeks, I have watched the Burnaby street cleaners in their attempts to clean the leaves off our streets.

I will use Burnaby Heights as an example and can only assume the same habits go beyond my neighbourhood.

Today was the last straw. I observed the path of one of the street sweepers wandering aimlessly through the neighbourhood. Most of the route was on streets already cleaned, and no attempt was made to clean up any debris.

I am gobsmacked at the process the engineering department has chosen to adhere to for so many years.

The City of Vancouver adheres to a notice of date of removal, applies a fine to those that do not move their cars on the one day they will pass by the street, and they tow away offenders. The waste of time and energy, plus the cost to clean our Burnaby streets, is stunning.

Vancouver takes two days in Vancouver Heights, and Burnaby takes six weeks and they are not done. Am I the only one that sees something terribly wrong with this picture?

Gordon Guenter, Burnaby

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Thank you for making a difference this #GivingTuesday!

This year, we asked you to help us build the future of exceptional care for British Columbians. With your help, we significantly exceeded our Giving Tuesday goal and raised $405,000 in support of Royal Columbian’s new Acute Care Tower.

With your help, we are taking a crucial step towards expanding key areas of care at Royal Columbian, including cardiac care, neonatal intensive care, emergency and trauma care, neuroscience-related care and other services for acute and critically ill patients. Construction is now well underway, and the new Acute Care tower is scheduled to be complete in 2025.

The Foundation extends our utmost thanks to our board member Rana Vig for leading our Giving Tuesday fundraising and matching all gifts up to $100,000.

Because of the outpouring of support from donors like you, a group of anonymous donors also joined to make further dollar-for-dollar matches.

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Folks of all ages turned out for the official launch of Heritage Christmas celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum, as the Bright in Burnaby celebrations took place on Saturday, Dec. 4. The village is open again for the holiday season, with Heritage Christmas (presented by Concord Pacific) underway daily until Jan. 3. It’s closed only on Dec. 24 and 25. The historic C.W. Parker Carousel is also back up and running, with limited capacity on each ride. You don’t need to book visits ahead this season, and admission is free (with a separate $2.65 fee for carousel rides).

Want to visit? Burnaby Village Museum is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Admission is free, and advance reservations are not required. It’s open today (Dec. 9) and tomorrow from 1 to 5:30 p.m., and daily from 1 to 9 p.m. starting Dec. 11. See daily schedules at www. burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.

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Christmas in Burnaby

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Merry & Bright

CRAM THE CRUISER: Burnaby Mounties collect food bank donations in front of the Real Canadian Superstore at Metrotown. Burnaby RCMP officers were on hand at Superstore on Friday and at the Safeway in the Heights on Thursday as part of their annual Cram the Cruiser food drive. PHOTOS CORNELIA NAYLOR

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Burnaby Mounties collected enough donations to cram several cruisers full of food for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank last week.

Burnaby RCMP held its annual Cram the Cruiser food drive at two locations this year.

On Thursday at the

Safeway in the Heights, officers collected 1,225 pounds of food.

On Friday at the Metrotown Real Canadian Superstore, they collected 1,777 pounds.

“There’s a lot of food here,” said food bank community events coordinator Carly Lum at the Metrotown event. “It means that we can feed our massive clientele that

we are serving.We see hundreds of new people sign up every single week to use the food bank, and we’ve been able to do incredible things, such as purchase a lot of fresh foods.”

Mayor Mike Hurley dropped by both locations to lend moral support and stuff money into the donation jar.

In total, this year’s

Cram the Cruiser event raised $4,113.96 in cash.

“This is a fabulous initiative carried out by RCMP,” Hurley said.

“The food bank’s always a great donation, so I’m very, very glad to be part of this.”

The food bank provides food to approximately 9,000 people in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North

Shore every month, according to its website.

It also provides food support to 112 community agency partners, including women’s and children’s shelters and school food programs.

Items in high demand right now are low-sodium canned salmon, canned beans, canned fruits and vegetables, canned chili and baby products, in-

cluding formula, baby food and diapers.

Other items always needed at the food bank include natural peanut butter, whole wheat pasta, couscous, brown rice, barley, oats, canned chicken and canned turkey.

Cash donations are also always welcome.

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Christmas in Burnaby

• THURSDAY, December 9, 2021 13

Merry & Bright

Holiday light extravaganza helps B.C. Children’s Hospital A Burnaby family is once again raising money for sick children this Christmas by lighting up their front yard.

The DuPlessis family at 8222 Burnlake Dr. hosts a grand display every year, and 2021 is no exception.

“We have been working very hard through the past month to create this year’s Christmas display, which features a new, larger ice rink with Mickey and Minnie taking centre stage along with Olaf, Charlie Brown and Snoopy,” Joel DuPlessis wrote in an email to the NOW. “Our snowman family has gotten bigger and can be seen amongst the new bright Christmas trees and Santa waving from a hot air balloon. The Misfit Island, Snoopy and Woodstock flying in a biplane, Bum-

ble, Grinch in his sleigh, and Santa set a backdrop for numerous angels, polar bears, trees and so much more.”

The Christmas display is synchronized to music, and visitors are invited to enjoy the 12-minute show from the comfort of their vehicle by tuning to HoHoHo Radio at 92.3 FM or while socially distanced at curbside.

The show runs daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, until Jan. 9, 2022.

The home is close to the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Brighton Avenue, near Costco.

The family is once again collecting donations for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation, either through an on-site drop box or online at bcchf.ca/ duplessischristmas.

Holiday extravaganza: The DuPlessis family has once again gone all out – and then some – for the holidays, with a Christmas display raising money for the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. The display is at 8222 Burnlake Dr. and can be viewed nightly (along with accompanying music) from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, until Jan. 9. PHOTO COURTESY DUPLESSIS FAMILY

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Hundreds of families will have a merrier Christmas thanks to a longtime local program.

The Lower Mainland Purpose Society will provide items to more than 160 families in Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities as part of its 30th annual Christmas hamper program. In addition, the society will provide gift bags containing necessities and goodies to 150 of its low-income and homeless clients.

The Purpose Society will be accepting unwrapped toy donations from Dec. 13 to 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 502 Columbia St. in New Westminster (formerly the Army & Navy department store, where Purpose Secondary is now located).

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Purpose also welcomes financial donations and items for gift bags. Items that will go into the gift bags include toiletries, toques, socks, mittens, scarves, small packages of chocolates, individually packaged hot chocolate, canned tuna or meat, cup of soup or other food items that do not re-

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Volunteers to help with the door-to-door delivery of the hampers are also appreciated.

To participate in this year’s hamper program, contact the hamper coordinator Pam Bloom at 604-937-7163 or p.bloom@shaw.ca.You can also call Ashley at 604526-2522.

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Food trucks, holiday market happening at Brentwood mall A new holiday market is coming to Burnaby, with food, entertainment and cool stuff for sale.

Located at 2150 Alpha Ave., just south of the Amazing Brentwood mall (corner of Alpha and Dawson), the Holidays on The Block event is the place to be if you’re looking for some holiday fun.

Open on select days in

December, Holidays on The Block will feature a selection of B.C. food trucks, local makers and creators, community entertainers and, of course, Santa Claus.

Guests can dine from a rotating selection of food trucks, such as Shameless Buns, Cin City Donuts, Crack On and Beavertail, just to name a few. Market

vendors are curated by BC Shop Local and include small business owners such as Our Little Soap, AMLiora Designs, Home of West Candle Co. and other local favourites.

“Snap a quick pic with Santa (furry friends welcome) and take in the beautiful glow of the lights while shopping for your loved ones or eating a deli-

ciously warm dinner,” says a news release. “Don’t forget to check out the community stage, showcasing local talent from all around the block.”

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Your cup of coffee or your child’s favourite toy could end up costing you a pretty penny.

This year, a global shipping container shortage has seen the average cost to move a 40-foot steel container of cargo by sea rise by upwards of 500% above the seasonal average, according to Drewry Shipping.

The long-lasting impact could mean we see price increases in many common household goods, including appliances, furniture, toys and more.

Then came an atmospheric river event in B.C. on Nov. 15 that wiped out large sections of the province’s highway infrastructure, largely cutting off the Interior and the Lower Mainland.

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Start with the most in-demand stuff first: tech and toys always fly off the shelves. Shop early and always triplecheck delivery options and estimated dates for your area. #5: DEDICATED CANADIAN SHIPPING

Current road conditions aside, ordering goods that don’t cross a border is a smoother process than international shopping (no duty and fewer delays). Have your heart sent on a gift that you can’t find in Canada? Before caving into a pricey and lengthy international shipment, check the manufacturer’s site to see if they list stockists and retailers who carry their goods. Whenever possible, choosing a Canadian retailer—whether they be big or small—will mean a smoother shipment. Keep in mind that some U.S. big box retailers, such as Zara and the Gap, also have warehouses within Canada. If you’re purchasing through Amazon, a Prime subscription offsets shipping costs and speeds up the process, too.

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The charges are linked to a Surrey RCMP investigation launched in September into an auto-crime suspect, according to a police news release.

They arrested the man in an allegedly stolen vehicle on Sept. 15.

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Want to shop local this holiday season? Start in the Heights

Burnaby Heights businesses are ready and excited for you to shop, eat and experience local this holiday season. To make this season extra special for your family and friends, we put together a holiday gift guide featuring some of Burnaby Heights’ unique shops.

FOR THE KITCHEN Posh Pantry (4548 Hastings): Posh Pantry is a culinary boutique that carries the best brands of cook-

ware and gourmet items.

They also offer cooking classes for adults and kids.

MORE THAN A GIFT SHOP L’Atelier Sandie Bell (3908 Hastings): L’Atelier Sandie Bell offers a unique collection of gifts, accessories, home decor and jewelry designs made by local artisans and designers.

Muckabout Gift Gallery (4759 Hastings) represents more than 80 local artists and crafters and captures

the essence of the neighbourhood.

POTLUCK MUST HAVE Cioffi’s Meat Market and Deli (4156 Hastings): This family-run business has been recognized as one of the best and most authentic Italian and European grocery stores in Metro Vancouver for more than 20 years.

Valley Bakery (4058 Hastings): This legendary bakery has been part of Burnaby Heights for more

than 60 years, with a large variety of fresh, delicious cookies and pastries.

FOR THE FURRY FRIENDS Big Dog Little Dog (4631 Hastings) is a local pet supply store and bakery.

Global Pet Foods (4293 Hastings) is running a food drive and taking donation items for dogs, cats and small animals.

DELICIOUS SURPRISE Sopra Sotto Pizzeria

(4022 Hastings): Executive chef Enrico Fratoni always has something new on the menu. Sopra Sotto is a perfect restaurant for any pasta and wine lover in your life.

Caffe Divano (4568 Hastings) is known for their delicious pies and baked goods.

This season, they will be selling gift packs and baskets with Caffe Divano products as well as Gabi & Jules products.

Glenburn Soda Fountain (4090 Hastings) is a

family-owned and operated dessert shop in the Heights.

Glenburn offers a wide range of ice cream treats including sundaes, milkshakes and malts.

We invite you to check out the Burnaby Heights online directory at www. burnabyheights.com to see what other shops and hidden gems the district offers.

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And more than in any other year, these holiday gatherings are sure to bring more than the usual seasonal – sometimes spicy hot – mixture of emotions.

When I encounter difficult people, I remind myself that I only have to interact with them for a short time, and when someone is especially prickly, I recognize that

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This ventilator gives the medical team more ways to tailor each ventilation treatment to each patient while still protecting the integrity of their lungs.

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But what if that prickly person is a co-worker or relative? What can you do to not only survive but get along and not engage in an argument day after day in the workplace or hours on end at holiday gatherings?

Diverse opinions on vaccinations, masking and other public health measures have polarized many families.These have been added to the usual touchy topics of sex, politics and religion we tend to sidestep to avoid conflict at social events.

However, they are topics we can’t avoid. Individuals vary greatly in their levels of safety and comfort, and we ought to ensure that when we gather, we respect not only others’ opinions but their need to feel safe.

So if you are planning to attend the first holiday gatherings during

We ought to ensure that when we gather, we respect not only others’ opinions but their need to feel safe.

this pandemic, you have a right to know who is fully vaccinated and that no one attending has had recent exposure or possible symptoms of COVID-19.

Here are a few practical perspectives to move conversations toward dialogue rather than arguments.

1.Though we live in the same world, we see it in unique ways.We have individual world views – mental frameworks with core beliefs about how the world works. Much of the time, even with co-workers, classmates, friends and relatives, we assume they are seeing the world the same way and are surprised at their take on a situation and how they make decisions.

2. People can change their core beliefs over time based on their unique experiences.This can happen unconsciously.

3. Most of us have a habitual way of relating to others we have known a long time.We don’t recognize how their individual beliefs have evolved over time.

We might recognize this growth mindset in ourselves as we learn from experience, but we continue to fall into stereotypical patterns of behaviour when interacting with others based on a simplified, unchanging caricature of who they are.

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Businessnow Electronic Arts Canada expanding local operations Jess Balzer

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Electronic Arts Canada is expanding its operations in Burnaby with a massive office building to accommodate more employees.

Ground was officially broken on Nov. 29 at the site, which is directly across the street from the existing EA Sports campus. It’s expected the new structure will be able to house 500 to 600 employees.

Kingswood Capital Corporation, owned by Vancouver businessman Joseph Segal, and Turner Construction Company were on hand for the groundbreaking, as was Burnaby Mayor Mike

Hurley.

“As part of this project for the last two years, it’s been a pleasure to work with great clients like Kingswood Capital Corporation and Electronic Arts, and a great design partner in Dialog Design,” said Marc Narduzzi, senior project manager at Turner Construction.

“We are bringing a fantastic development and hundreds of jobs to the Burnaby community, which will further identify Burnaby’s presence as a leader in gaming and technology in North America.”

Two three-storey offices are being constructed, with one being leased by EA Sports.The second unit is currently vacant.

The building EA Sports will be moving into is roughly 180,000 square feet.The second building will come in at approximately 120,000 square feet.

The building will include an end-of-trip facility with lockers, change rooms, washrooms, accessible shower facilities, 360 parking spaces, bike storage, a café, cafeteria, gym and a skybridge that will connect the building to the existing campus.

A centre courtyard plaza between the two buildings is also being added.

“As a Burnaby resident, this project is near and dear to my heart for both my Turner family and my own family,” said

Coming soon: A rendering shows two new EA Sports office buildings currently being built in Burnaby.

Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2024. PHOTO CANADIAN TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Amit Patel, vice-president and general manager of Turner’s Vancouver business unit.

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“We would also like to thank the City of Burnaby in partnering with us to make this project a pos-

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Construction will be broken into two phases and is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2024.

City of Burnaby buys former firefighters’ pub building Cornelia Naylor

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The City of Burnaby has bought the Firefighters’ Public House in Metrotown, marking the end of the pub and banquet hall and more than three decades of firefighter ownership.

The pub, banquet hall and conference centre, which closed its doors last month, was located at 6515 Bonsor Ave., next to the Metropolis at Metrotown mall.

The city has bought the

property for $13.3 million, according to communications manager Chris Bryan.

“As a large property located adjacent to the Bonsor Recreation Centre in the heart of the Metrotown neighbourhood, this is an important strategic acquisition for the city as we plan future amenities in this area,” he wrote in an email last week. “At this time, the city has not designated any specific uses for this property, but is developing a plan for the short term that will likely

include a combination of city staff office space and using the remaining space to accommodate other community needs and generate revenue.”

The property was owned by The Firefighters #314 Holding Society, an entity made up of active and retired Burnaby and Vancouver firefighters.

Originally dubbed the Firefighters’ Social and Athletic Club, the pub was initially established in 1990 as a private association for firefighters to socialize.

For three decades, the banquet hall has been an important venue for community events, including public forums, Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame banquets and political events – including retired firefighter Mike Hurley’s victory party when he was elected mayor in October 2018.

The 13,112-square-foot property and three-storey building, built in 1989, declined in value between 2019 and 2020 from $8,514,000 to $8,154,000, according to BC Assessment.

Sold: The City of Burnaby has purchased this Bonsor Avenue building. It used to house the firefighters’ pub and banquet centre before it closed its doors last month. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

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OBITUARIES MAH, Jack K. July 4, 1929 − November 30, 2021

JACKSON (nee Kelly), Maureen November 29, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Maureen on November 29, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospice.

She is survived by daughters Shari & Wendy, grandsons Chase & Styles, sisters−in−law Vera Pinter & Judy Kelly King, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and great nieces & nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Allan & Ruth, husband Chris, brothers Dennis & Mike, and son−in−law Rob. Maureen loved gardening and was always involved in the North Burnaby community lawn bowling, golfing, and 5−pin bowling, which granted her meaningful friendships for all who had the pleasure of meeting her. Maureen’s cheerfulness, positivity, unbelievable strength and sense of humour will be dearly missed by all.

Jack Kee Mah was born in Toishan, Guangdong Province, China on July 4, 1929 and passed away peacefully in Coquitlam, BC on November 30, 2021 at the age of 92. He is predeceased by his father Shu, mother Garn, daughter Brenda, and siblings Jin Ye and Gordon. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Rose; daughters Lillian LePage, Millie Bentley (Mark), Donna, Judy Leinburd (Sorel), Linda Dimaculangan (Nelson) and Wendy Harris (Mike); grandchildren Jessica (Matt), Michelle, Stephanie, Jenna, Jacob, Matthew, Noah and Sydney; great−grandchildren Kalani and Makena; siblings Garry and Jeanette Kwan (Paul), and many relatives.

Jack immigrated to Canada in 1952, settling in Watrous, Saskatchewan where he married Rose and his eldest three daughters were born. He moved to Burnaby, BC in 1962 and was blessed with four more daughters. Jack opened his business, BC Food Fair, with his father and brother Gordon, and they enjoyed many successful years operating their neighbourhood grocery store. His gentle nature and big smile will be sorely missed.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Dufferin Care Centre for their kindness and compassion.

A private funeral service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation or charity of your choice.

NEUFELD, Jacob Charles (Jake) September 8, 1984 - November 26, 2021 We are devastated to announce the passing of Jacob, after unexpectedly suffering complications from a previous illness. Jacob will be dearly missed by his wife, Lauren, and daughters: Natalie, and Gabrielle.

Jacob was a New Westminster guy. He attended Connaught Heights Elementary, NWSS, played hockey for the Royals, and many sports in the city.

Jacob and his longtime friend started a successful business, Hyack Contracting, working on many renovation and heritage restoration projects in the city.

Jacob was a hardworking, adventurous, and generous guy with a genuine appreciation for life.

He loved his three girls and worked tirelessly to give them a happy life. Jacob was one of a kind and loved by so many, as witnessed by the much appreciated outpouring of love and support that his family has received over the past few years.

After a previous extensive stay in ICU at RCH, Jacob was profoundly thankful for the care he received and the many people who donate blood. Due to Covid restrictions, there will be no formal service.

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Green & Black’s Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Bars

Kitsilano | Cambie | Kerrisdale | Yaletown Commercial Drive | Burnaby Crest

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Dinner for 4

Choices’ Own Tarts Pecan or Mince

Assorted Sizes

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699 6 pack