Burnaby Now January 19 2023

Flight path changes could putmore planes overcity

Residents in north Burnaby could see more airplanes across the sky and over their houses if proposed changes toYVR flight paths are approved Nav Canada said the main objective of itsVancouver Airspace Modernization Project (VAMP) is to enhance safety, modernize procedures and ensure airspace structure can accommodate demand in the long run

The organization also said the proposed procedures would let aircraft to line up with the runway sooner, allowing them to fly a shorter distance, use less fuel and allow planes to operate on a continuous descent profile, which lets planes descend on a quieter reduced engine

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JessBalzer jfedigan@burnabynow com

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safety inspection

CorneliaNaylor cnaylor@burnabynow com

If the vehicles pulled over by police in 2022 are any indication, there are more unsafe trucks moving through Burnaby than ever before, according to Burnaby RCMP statistics released this week

Some of the more egregious violations caught by police inspectors last year included a trucker with a learner’s licence driving a semi unsupervised down Royal Oak Avenue (which isn’t a truck route)

Then there was the defective truck and trailer caught by police three times in three different cities; a trailer with worn tires, defective brakes and 4,000 kilograms too much weight being towed down Cariboo Road; and a diesel truck leaking a trail of diesel that the driver and his boss didn’t think warranted taking the vehicle off the road

“Together they made the determination that it was fine to finish out their day and then that leak would be addressed,” Const Kevin Connolly, the detachment’s commercial vehicle enforcement officer, said at the time

Burnaby RCMP released its 2022 commercial vehicle enforcement data onTuesday

Of the 866 trucks inspected in the city, 605 (70 per cent) were

taken out of service for safety violations, compared to 60 per cent in 2021

During one enforcement in May, police were putting so many trucks out of service for failing safety inspections that the tow trucks hooking up the vehicles were taking up all the space

“We had to stop inspecting for a half-hour period because there was no more room for us to stop another truck,” Connolly told the NOW at the time

The number 1 reason trucks were taken out of service last year was because they were defective

In descending order, the most common defects were lights, brakes, tires and steering

During one June enforcement, police took seven heavy trucks off the road because they had less than 50 per cent braking capacity

Other top reasons trucks were

taken out of service included paperwork, insecure cargo, dangerous goods violations and disobeying traffic control devices

One positive in the 2022 data is that the use of electronic devices by truckers didn’t make it into the top five as it had in the two years previous.

“This has been the busiest year ever for this integrated team,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Mike Kalanj said in a news release about the 2022 data “Unfortunately, violations remain common, which is why we continue to focus on enforcement and education ”

Since about 2019, police agencies across the Lower Mainland have worked to coordinate their efforts to get unsafe trucks off the road

In 2022, 11 different agencies worked to co-ordinate 43 joint enforcements in different Lower Mainland cities, checking a total of 1,706 vehicles, and placing 1,053 (62 per cent) out of service for safety violations

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The proposed set of procedures, known as “required navigation performance, authorization required,” (RNP AR) is “designed to provide aircraft with shorter, more direct routes on approach to YVR and is supported by a new International Civil Aviation Organization separation standard,” a Nav Canada news release said.

“This allows an aircraft’s flight management system

and satellite positioning to fly a precise three-dimensional path, which is safe, efficient, and predictable ”

CHANGES TO BURNABY

Nav Canada spokespersonVanessa Adams told the NOW that, under the proposal, the primary change in Burnaby would shift the route of arrivals further to the north.

Planes would fly as low as 8,000 feet when winds head east to west and 5,000 feet when gusting

west to east

NewWestminster, however, would not see any major changes

“Some of the aircraft equipped to fly the RNP AR approach procedures will follow the curved path over the river versus the more highly variable routes seen today,” Adams said

“When designing the proposed changes, we endeavoured to place the routes over non-residential use land when fea-

sible For example, the curved segment shown was placed over the river to the greatest extent possible ”

Community maps show more planes could be seen over north Burnaby with arriving aircraft usingYVR’s 08L and 08R runways when winds are coming from the east and blowing towards the west.

Similar flight paths are being proposed for aircraft arriving using runways 26L and 26R when winds

are coming from the west and blowing toward the east.

CONSULTATIONS UNDERWAY

Nav Canada is conducting public consultations until Feb 3, including in -person, drop-in open house engagement sessions and online information sessions.

The organization added it’s important to note that while it has incorporated a number of noise miti-

gation measures into the proposal, entirely avoiding overflight of residentially populated areas is “simply not possible,” and some residents might see planes operating more regularly in certain areas than they had before

“Most areas surrounding the airport will continue to observe many of the aircraft operations that they do today, whether they are associated with arrivals or departures,” it said

Of the 866 commercial vehicles pulled over by Burnaby RCMP in 2022,605 failed

SAFETY VIOLATIONS: BurnabyRCMPhasreleaseddataonits2022commercialvehicleenforcements

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“This has been the busiest year ever for this integrated team.”

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS

1) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No 40, 2022 - Bylaw No 14540

Rez. #22-34

9861 Austin Road

From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C3 Community Commercial District and RM5s Multiple Family Residential District)

To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C3 Community Commercial District, RM5s Multiple Family Residential District, Lougheed Core Area Master Plan, and Lougheed Town Centre Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “City of Lougheed Phase 1 Change of Use Rezoning” prepared by GBL Architects)

Purpose: to permit an amendment to the Comprehensive Development Plan for City of Lougheed Phase 1 commercial podium approved under Rezoning Reference #15-28 in order to permit minor changes to the commercial uses No new development is proposed through this rezoning application

Applicant: Shape Properties Ltd.

2) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 41, 2022 - Bylaw No. 14541

Rez. #20-23 3768 Pender Street

From: RM6 Hastings Village Multiple Family Residential District

To: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential District and Hastings Street Area Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “3768 Pender Street, Burnaby BC” prepared by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.)

Purpose: to permit construction of a four-unit multiple-family residential development

Applicant: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.

3) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2023 - Bylaw No. 14542

Text Amendment

Purpose: to propose amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to facilitate construction of full cellars in the R10, R11, and R12 Districts and clarify other provisions related to cellars and basements

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

Temporary

Use Permit Application #22-08

Create Urban Development Corporation has made an application to the City of Burnaby to propose a temporary use(s) on this site:

Address: 7000 Lougheed Highway

Purpose: to permit outdoor fleet vehicle parking and rentals, as well as an accessory office within an existing commercial unit on the subject site for a maximum of 3 years.

The copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Planning and Development Department, at Burnaby City Hall from January 4 to 23, 2023, Mondays to Fridays from 8 am to 4:45 pm, and on Thursdays from 8am to 8 pm.

Temporary Use Permit Application #22-04

Roland Construction has made an application to the City of Burnaby to propose a temporary use(s) on this site:

Address: Unit #2 - 5136 Imperial Street

Purpose: to permit an office use within an existing industrial building on the subject site for a maximum of three (3) years.

The copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Planning and Development Department at Burnaby City Hall from January 11 to 23, 2023, Mondays to Fridays from 8 am to 4:45 pm, and on Thursdays from 8 am to 8 pm.

These applications will be presented to Council for consideration at the Open Meeting on January 23, 2023, at 5 pm in Council Chamber, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby

Please submit comments related to the proposals via email to legislativeservices@burnaby ca or by mail to: Legislative Services, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2.

Submission deadline is 2:45 pm on January 23, 2023.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY COUNCIL.

For further information on these temporary use permit applications, contact the Planning and Development Department at 604-294-7400

Zeinabova Senior Manager

Legislative Services

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Citynow

CorneliaNaylor cnaylor@burnabynow com

A Burnaby nurse has been disciplined for multiple “practice issues” including procedures that protect patients from germs

Lip ChoonTeh has entered into a consent agreement with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, according to a notice posted this month

An inquiry committee approved the agreement, which is designed to address issues that happened in September of 2021 and related to “aseptic technique” (practices and procedures that help protect patients from dangerous germs), infection control, medications and focused assessments ”

Before returning to practice,Teh has agreed to undergo a “robust orientation and have their skills and competencies assessed by a healthcare professional,” according to the agreement.

Teh has also agreed to remedial education related to professional standards, a mentorship with a clinical educator who will oversee Teh’s practice and a learning plan including written

employer feedback at regular intervals

Under the terms of the agreement,Teh is banned from being the sole nurse on duty or nurse in charge or providing supervision or orientation to students or others, and is limited to working at a single practice setting.

“The inquiry committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public,” states the notice.

As part of our long-range planning, we’re preparing for what tomorrow’s students will need in schools.

Your input will help us, as we create a fulsome strategy –called a Long-Range Facility Plan – that aligns student needs and educational priorities with plans for new and existing school buildings

What do you think we should be paying attention to as we plan for Burnaby’s projected population growth, anticipate challenges, and develop options for each of the four educational zones?

In-person information sessions are being held by educational zone Drop-in anytime between 5-8pm at the District Administration Office, located at 4054 Norfolk Street, Burnaby, on:

• January 25 – Central West Zone

• February 1 – Kingsway South Zone

There are two ways to provide feedback: 1 2

• February 15 – Cariboo Lougheed Zone

• February 22 – Brentwood North Zone

An online survey which will be open from January 25 until February 28

Where to learn more: Go to our website to find a link to the survey, information about each zone – including where your local school fits – and read about how a Long-Range Facility Plan will influence the shape of things to come in the District

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Questions surround $500-million fund to protect B.C. renters

Last week provided the first major example of what the BC NDP government intends to do with the roughly $6-billion surplus it is sitting on.

Premier David Eby announced the creation of a new $500-million rental protection fund aimed at protecting renters and preserving rental homes.

Now, a half billion dollars is an enormous amount of money, but the government’s financial pockets are so deep right now it can afford it

The last quarterly financial update projected the budget surplus for the current fiscal year to be more than $5.7 billion. On top of that is a $300-million forecast allowance that likely won’t be used, plus more than $2 billion in contingencies and unallocated spending

By provincial law, any excess revenue not spent by the end of the fiscal year, which is March 31, is applied to pay down taxpayer-supported provincial debt (expected to reach $62

billion this year)

While fiscal conservatives may laud paying down the debt, it doesn’t provide a government much a political bang for your buck.

There are not a lot of details about the fund yet It will be operated by an independent board, and it is a one-time bit of funding, so it won’t necessarily be re-established every year.

It is also unclear how big an impact the fund will have on the rental situation Eby says “thousands” of renters will be protected from evic-

tion if a corporation buys a housing complex and wants to forcibly evict people, but he was unable to provide a more precise figure.

The fund will allow nonprofit agencies to access capital to protect existing, older housing facilities But again, no details have been provided on exactly how that will work.

And how far does $500 million even go when it comes to Metro Vancouver’s still-hot housing market? That’s a question raised by BC Liberal housing critic

Karin Kirkpatrick, who doubts this will make much of a dent in the overall scheme of things.

Finally, no business plan for the fund or its operators has been released yet

Still, it’s probably worth it for the government to take a shot here Why not throw something at the housing affordability wall and see if it sticks?

More housing announcements await, although Eby says B C is not ready yet to match Quebec’s “first refusal” law for non-profits to

head the line when it comes to purchases

And there will likely be more spending announcements flowing from that massive surplus.

I’ve speculated before what shape they could take one-time grants for non-profits and community organizations, research and development etc.

The government has a little more than two months to kick a lot more dollars out the door Stay tuned

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

Burnaby’s new Confederation Community Centre needs two gyms

Editor:IfeeltheWillingdonHeightsandBrentwoodareasarecurrentlyverypoorlyserved, especiallyforseniors Wedoneedabetter communitycentre,especiallyonecontributing tothewelfareoftheseniorsinthecommunity. Itcouldbepartofalargercommunitycentre, butinanycase,thereisadireneedforit ForsomeseniorsintheWillingdonHeights andBrentwoodareas,ConfederationParkisa littletoofar.

Sincethepopulationasawholeisaging,I wouldarguethattheseniors’activitycentre wouldbecomemoreandmoreimportant IhopeBurnabytakesalongviewintothe futureandbuildssomethingthatisuseful30or 40ormoreyearsinthefuture KeikoParker

Editor:Iwouldaskthatwehavethesecond gym Iplaypickleball,andtheonlycentrethat hasindoorpickleballmorethantwodaysa weekisEdmonds.Inordertoplay,Ihaveto pre-registerfordrop-inoneweekinadvanceat

9am Itisusuallyfilledinthefirstfiveminutes IplayonWednesdaysat8:30andhavetoleave thecourttostandinlinetoregister Ialsoplay onMondaysfrom9to11am atChristineSinclairandusuallypre-registerforthefollowing MondaybeforeIgointothegymtoplay CSC haspickleballonlytwodaysaweek Noneat ConfederationorWillingdonCentre Cameron haslimitedplaytime.

Pickleballhasbeenincreasinginpopularity inallagegroups,andIdefinitelythinkthat ConfederationCentreshouldhavetwolarge gyms.

Thereisahugedemandforpickleball courts,andrightnowthatisnotbeingmet, andmorepeopleareinterestedinplayingit Thankyou.

CarmelaDiFrancesco

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facility plan

LaurenVanderdeen lvanderdeen@burnabynow com

Burnaby’s new Confederation Community Centre could get a second gym, after a debate at the city’s financial management committee last month

The original plan for the community centre in Burnaby Heights called for two gyms but was “mutilated,” according to Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA) Coun Pietro Calendino, after council saw the price tag

“The price tag kind of shocked us, because we weren’t used to seeing those figures, and then the others came (other major community centre redevelopments), and they are even more expensive,”

Calendino said “And yet with the others, we continued going ahead with the original plans, yet with Confederation Park, we kind of mutilated it and cut off half of it ”

Calendino made a motion to return to the community centre’s original plan for a second gym, though it would increase the budget.

“I think it would be appropriate to have a full community centre, like every other part of the city has,” he said, noting staff confirmed this is the stage to make design changes.

The current budget for Confederation Community Centre is $127 million

For comparison, the budget for Cameron Community Centre and

Library is $252 million, and $185 million for Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena (with $22 million in consulting fees previously funded).

BCA Coun Sav Dhaliwal wasn’t convinced about adding a second gym, expressing concerns it would delay the project

But city staff said it

wouldn’t delay the project “If you did want to add that second gym back into the design, now would be the time to do it,” a city staff member told the committee “Now is a good time, when detailed design is still underway. It’s not a heck of a lot of work to put (the gym) back in ”

Mayor Mike Hurley asked if the density around Confederation Park is too low to necessitate two gyms Dhaliwal agreed, noting the futureWillingdon/Brentwood Community Centre would serve many people in North Burnaby.

Calendino said the second gym wasn’t cut be-

cause of a lack of demand, since he recalled hearing northwest corner was “woefully underserved with recreational services ”

“We cut (the gym) not because the need was not there, but because the cost, we figured, was too high ”

In a June 2022 press release, the mayor said the northwest quadrant of Burnaby has the lowest amount of community space per resident in the city, according to a 2019 needs assessment

The committee voted to have staff return with a detailed design and cost including the gym, as well as a needs assessment for the facility Council will later vote to decide on whether it wants to proceed with one gym or two.

Fitnessplan:

CorneliaNaylor cnaylor@burnabynow com

When Sherry Michell and her baby girl arrived at “the baby house” in Burnaby 12 years ago, she was scared

She was just 16, and she hadn’t wanted to tell her social worker what had been happening at home or that she had been couch surfing with her infant daughter for weeks and had run out of couches

The family member she’d been living with had told her that going to Ministry of Children and Family Development would mean losing her daughter and being placed in foster care

“She just made it sound like a horror story,” Michell said

But Michell had run out of options

“I was homeless,” she said

So she checked herself in to the ministry, which put her up in a hotel for a night before giving her a choice: she and her daughter could be placed in separate foster homes or she could enroll in a program for young moms like her For Michell, it wasn’t even a question.

“I wasn’t going to give her up,” she said of her baby girl

The program she was offered that day was

Thresholds, and it was run out of nondescript house in Burnaby Aunt Leah’s House

For the young moms who lived there with Michell 12 years ago, it was known simply as “the baby house.”

KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER

Aunt Leah’s celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and the house Michell lived in back when she was a teenager has been replaced by a brand new one that can now house five young moms and their babies

A small crowd was on hand lastThursday for the official opening

“For 35 years over 400 families have called Aunt Leah’s House home,” Aunt Leah’s Foundation executive director Jacqueline Dupuis told the crowd “Together we will continue to provide comfortable beginnings for vulnerable mothers and babies, helping to reunite and keep families together.”

Aunt Leah’s House in Burnaby was the first home operated by Aunt Leah’s Place, a NewWestminster-based non-profit dedicated to helping prevent kids in foster care from becoming homeless and moms in need from losing custody of their

children

The new Aunt Leah’s House was built with a combined investment of more than $1 million, including funds from the federal and provincial governments, Aunt Leah’s

Foundation,Vancity Community Foundation and private donors

NEW BEGINNING

At Aunt Leah’s, moms who are at risk of becoming homeless or losing cus-

tody of their children learn important life skills and take part in pre-employment training and education programs designed to lead to employment and self-sufficiency

It’s also a peaceful place

for vulnerable moms to call home and, for Michell and her daughter, that was life-changing

“That’s when I actually started to be able to enjoy my time with her,” she says “It gave me a sense of peace I was able to finally relax and start raising her.”

Today, Michell’s daughter is nearly 13 years old, and Michell is “beyond proud ”

“She is just amazing She’s very smart, very intelligent, very happy. She’s just great I did a good job with her ”

For other young moms who find themselves in the same situation she was in 12 years ago, Michell has this advice.

“Aunt Leah’s is life-changing Don’t be scared to go there. If you don’t have a family, they can be your family They’re still my family after 12 years.They’ve supported me for many years ”

Find more events online: burnabynow.com/local-events

SATURDAY, JAN. 21

LUNAR NEW YEAR AT NIKKEI NATIONAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Burnaby’s NDP leaders are hosting a Lunar New Year celebration at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, with performances, refreshments, kids’ activities and community booths.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan 21 from 1 to 4 p m

WHERE: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Cres.)

COST: Free

LUNAR NEW YEAR AT BRENTWOOD

Lunar New Year is Jan 22, and the Amazing Brentwood is celebrating with a lion dance (performed by Vancity Lion Dance) through the mall’s grand lobby. Retailers will host promotions and the mall will supply complimentary treats and red envelopes

WHEN: Saturday, Jan 21 from noon to 2 p m (dance begins at 1 p.m.)

WHERE: The Amazing Brentwood Dance begins by the food court, goes through the grand lobby and finishes on the plaza outside (4567 Lougheed Hwy.)

COST: Free

GOLDINGS, BERNSTEIN AND STEWART: ORGAN TRIO

Jazzy organ trio Goldings, Bernstein and Stewart is sure to delight audiences on Saturday Organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart now have more than 30 years of experience playing their blend of jazz-funk The NewYorkTimesdescribed this group as “the best organ trio of the last decade” in the mid-90s and the group has undoubtedly kept up with the times and their distinctive sound

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (6450 Deer Lake Ave )

COST: $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and students, tickets available through tickets.shadboltcentre.com

HORSE

OPERA: BAND AT THE ADMIRAL

Western country “cowpunk” band Horse Opera performs their alt-country roots rock at the Admiral Pub and Grill on Saturday Listen to the crunchy Canadiana as they perform a special matinee with “three high-energy sets for your drinkin’ and dancin’ pleasure.”

WHEN: Saturday, Jan 21 from 3 to 6 p m

WHERE: Admiral Pub and Grill (4125 Hastings St )

COST: Free cover

STORYTIME AND BABYTIME AT THE LIBRARY

On Saturday, head to the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library where you can socialize with

other families, sing songs and read stories

Babytime, for newborns to 18-month-old babies and their caregivers, runs from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Storytime, for children of all ages and their adults, runs from 11:45 a m to 12:15 p m

The library reminds folks to stay home if you’re feeling sick and to keep your children close and respectful of personal space

WHEN: Saturday, Jan 21; babytime begins at 10:45 a.m., storytime begins at 11:45 a.m.

WHERE: Tommy Douglas branch, Burnaby Public Library (7311 Kingsway)

COST: Free

Compiled by Lauren Vanderdeen

YearoftheRabbit:CelebrateLunarNewYearattheAmazingBrentwoodonSaturday

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VikkiHui editor@burnabynow.com

Legends say the rabbit came fourth in “The Great Race” to select the order of the 12 zodiac animals

During the race, the rabbit followed close on the heels of the tiger but slipped and fell into the water It managed to cling to a floating log nearby and just as the log slowed to a stop, the dragon pushed it to the shore with its breath

The rabbit never learned who came to its aid, but the dragon was content to finish in fifth place.

According to a Chinese NewYear website, rabbits have quiet personalities that hide “their confidence and strength ” They’re goal-oriented and have “good reasoning skills and attention to detail ”While they are good

Lunarsymbol:RabbitsrepresentthemooninChineseculture

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at socializing, they find it hard to open up to others Rabbits also need surprises every now and then to add excitement to their lives

The zodiac animals most compatible with those born in the year of the rabbit are dog, pig and goat, according to the website Dogs and rabbits share a desire for a peaceful and quiet life, while pigs and rabbits have similar personalities Rab-

bits are also caretakers and complement goats, a zodiac animal that often needs someone to depend on

On the other hand, rabbits are incompatible with roosters, dragons and rats

Rabbits are often associated with the moon in Chinese culture, and it’s a symbol of longevity and peace

The element associated with the upcoming year of the rabbit is water

Welcome

AbhinayaNatesh anatesh@burnabynow com

Not long into the new year, have you already abandoned your resolutions?

Not to fret, because, although much of the world might have already welcomed a new year according to the Gregorian calendar, other calendars have yet to mark new beginnings

On Jan 22, you will have a second chance to keep up your NewYear resolutions, according to the lunisolar calendar

The Lunar NewYear is celebrated by people from many Asian countries like China,Thailand, Japan, Philippines, Indo-

nesia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea andVietnam.

The year 2023 will bid goodbye to the roaring tiger and welcome theYear of Rabbit

The rabbit is known to be the luckiest zodiac of all the 12 in the Chinese culture signifying prosperity, hope and calm

Looking for ways to ring in Lunar NewYear?

From Jan 22 until Feb 5, Metropolis at Metrotown will host cultural workshops, live entertainment and dances to celebrate.

Expect to walk into a place decorated with lanterns and cherry blossoms during the celebrations when you go to Metro-

town for your next shopping trip

In addition to the décor, you can also expect to indulge in some traditional Chinese delectables at ChefTony’s Dim Sum or grab some authentic Chinese fare like a snack box with seeds, candy and

these celebrations

variety of art workshops including traditional Chinese calligraphy and paper cutting for all ages

Shoppers can witness the art of storytelling through dance performances every weekend (Friday to Sunday) between Jan. 22 and Feb. 5. A special lion dance will be performed to bring prosperity and luck for the upcoming year on Jan 25 at 10 a m

Wealth himself

If you have a big shopping list, this would be a good time to work on checking off the items shoppers who spend $188 or more before tax during the festivities will get a chance to win a $20 gift on presenting their receipt the same day

And if you want to shop for a cause, this is your chance

lotus fromT&T Supermarket

The mall is also home toTong RenTang, where you can get your hands on some traditional Chinese herbs

Marking the Lunar NewYear festivities, the mall has also organized a

The God ofWealth in Chinese culture,Tsai ShenYeh, is said to bring good fortune for those who display the deity’s photo in their house Shoppers at the Metrotown mall will get a chance to have a photo taken with the God of

For every shopper who spins the wheel for lucky money, the Metrotown mall will donate $5 to Angels on Earth Society, a Burnaby-based charity providing cultural education to students at no cost with a focus on different elements of Chinese culture

Richard T Lee

Maita Santiago

Daniel Tetrault

James Wang

Pietro Calendino

Sav Dhaliwal

Alison Gu

Joe Keithley

Mayor Mike Hurley and City Councillors:

Burnaby Lyric Opera returns to Shadbolt

Company stages productions of Pagliacci and Gianni Schicchi

AbhinayaNatesh anatesh@burnabynow com

There is no art form that can deliver bigger, bolder and more over-thetop artistic experiences than opera.

And thanks to Burnaby Lyric Opera, those experiences will be available on our doorstep next month Burnaby Lyric Opera returns to Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in February to give emerging professional and semi-professional singers in British Columbia a chance to sing leading roles in fully staged operas.

Led by director Brian Parkinson and artistic director Angus Kellett, the shows will include a double bill featuring Gianni Schicchi and Pagliacci

Gianni Schicchi, a comic one-act opera by Puccini, tells the story of greedy relatives fighting over the will of their recently deceased wealthy patriarch, Buoso Donatti, only to be tricked out of their inheritance by the scheming of Gianni Schicchi

It will feature baritone Jason Cook as Schicchi,

soprano Hayley Crittenden as Lauretta and tenor Sergio Augusto as Rinuccio

The two-act opera Pagliacci, by Leoncavallo, tells the tragedy of Canio, the clown who makes people laugh while he himself is suffering, and will feature tenorTurgut Akmete as Canio, soprano Chloe

Hurst as Nedda and baritones Jason Cook and Aaron Durand asTonio and Silvio

Five full-length opera performances have been planned from Feb 25 to March 4 at the Shadbolt Centre.

The performances on Feb 25, March 2 and March 4 will begin at 8 p.m. and the shows on Feb 27 and March 1 will begin at 2 p m

In an effort to make opera accessible to everyone, the company produces one fully staged, costumed, affordable opera each year with performances priced at $35 for the general audience and $30 for students and seniors

For more information, visit burnabylyricopera.ca.

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Guilbault chosen for BCHL Top Prospects game

Defenceman joinsTeam East to face TeamWest this weekend

JessBalzer jfedigan@burnabynow com

Burnaby defender Gabriel Guilbault is getting another chance to make an impression on a big stage After representingTeam Canada at theWorld U-17 Hockey Challenge in November, the 17-year-old has been selected to play onTeam East at the 2023 BCHLTop Prospects Game on Friday (Jan. 20) in front of pro scouts and NCAA coaches Puck-drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton

The rosters include players already chosen for the 60th anniversary three-onthree all-star tournament, selections by NHL Central Scouting and players chosen by B C -based NHL scouts

An on-ice combine is scheduled for Friday (Jan 19) with off-ice testing also slated for that morning.

Fred Harbinson, Guilbault’s bench boss with the Vees, is set to coachTeam East, while Nanaimo Clippers head coach Colin Birkas will be in charge of TeamWest.

In 17 games played this season, Guilbault has tallied two assists Meanwhile, Ryden Evers will be on the other side of the ice with BCHL’s TeamWest. Also a Burnaby product, the 17-yearold forward has 12 goals and 20 points in 33 games with the Surrey Eagles

Interclub meet returns

After a two-year break due to COVID-19, the Burnaby Speed Skating interclub meet returned on Jan 7

Six skaters set personal bests in all four of their races, including Evan Yang, Deryk Fong, Rodin Hasani, April Bain, ConnorTom and Grace Nitchka Nitchka won all four of her races while Evan Yang and Luke Li won three each Six club records were broken at the meet including two by Adam Gyori (M12 800m and 1,000m), Eliana Leon (F12 1,000m) and Sophia Cairo Martinez (F13 1,000m), Adam Yang (M11 1,000m) and Karen Doolan (F65 1,500m)

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JessBalzer jfedigan@burnabynow com

Burnaby FC has revealed its new logo, which emphasizes unity

“Selecting a logo which best reflects what we wanted to express as a club was something we took very seriously, and we took the time and made the effort needed to get it right,” executive director Morgan Quarry said in a news release

“Thanks to collaboration among the original clubs, we feel we have landed on a logo which our members and the Burnaby soccer community can get behind and wear with a sense of pride ”

The club says the circle-shaped logo is a symbol of unity that embodies

while the “B” is a direct reference to the city

The eagle is a nod to the City of Burnaby’s flag Its wings represent each of the five clubs that merged together Mountain United FC, Cliff Ave-

The team colours will be gold and black, reflecting Burnaby FC’s commitment to becoming “best in class ”

the community of Burnaby

nue United FC,Wesburn Football Club, Burnaby Girls Soccer and Burnaby District MetroTeams

Senseofcommunity:BurnabyFootballClub(BurnabyFC)has unveileditsnewlogo PHOTO BURNABYFC

March 14, 1943

Norm died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of December 30, 2022 He is survived by loving partner Kathy Ford; brother Paul (Theresa); children Brad, Sarah and Dawn and their families.

Norm was known for his free spirit and boundless energy. He enjoyed a successful career in the trucking industry, eventually ending up in the Justice Institute teaching program for emergency vehicle operators. On the personal side, Norm had a lifelong passion for cars and boats. In later life, his overriding hobby became photography, in which he was very accomplished

No service is planned at Norm’s request, but if desired, donations may be made to Parkinson Society BC or the charity of your choice.

With incredibly heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, Deb Hall she is finally at peace, dancing with Elvis. She was our best friend and the world’s best nonna. Deb is survived by her daughters, mother, grandbabies and everyone else whose lives she touched. She will be greatly missed by all. We love you so much, mom.

CORIDOR, Norman D.

December 30, 2022

HALL, Debera L.

February 19, 1957 December 18, 2022