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Hydro hike sucks bucks from schools Jennifer Moreau staff reporter
B.C. Hydro’s 28 per cent rate increase will cost the Burnaby school district a decent chunk of change. B.C. Hydro is planning to increase electricity rates by 28 per cent over the next five years for all customers. The hike is part of a 10-year plan for B.C. Hydro to invest in aging assets and new infrastructure, while trying to keep rates as low as possible. Secretary-treasurer Greg Frank said the rate hikes would cost the Burnaby school district $32,000 for this budget year, which ends in June 2014, and about $144,000 the following fiscal year. “Currently we spend about $1.2 million a year, so it’s a fairly significant increase,” he said. Frank outlined a number of measures the district has undertaken to reduce electricity costs already, including lighting upgrades, installing devices that shut down idle computers, and bringing teams into schools to find new ways to reduce energy consumption. “We’ve done a lot, and we continue to work in that area and look for new ideas, and feel there’s still room for improvement,” he said. Frank said the Burnaby school district is the only organization in the public or private sector that’s been in the top 10 “Power Smart” performing companies three years in row. For school board chair Baljinder Narang, the hikes are an added cost when times are already tight. “With a hike like that, we are really challenged on how we are going to find more funding to cover this cost. The important thing is we always have other budgetary costs we have to cover as well, so next year will be extremely challenging for the board,” she said. “We need to be funded adequately, and I’m wondering if that’s ever going to happen.” All school districts must balance their budgets, so added cost pressures have to be dealt with by finding savings elsewhere.
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A jolly tradition: Burnaby resident Dave Kettler has an annual tradition of volunteering to count the proceeds from photos with Santa at Metropolis at Metrotown. All the money goes to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.
Santa snaps help city kids Jennifer Moreau staff reporter
It’s a holiday tradition and a major fundraiser for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. When children at Metropolis at Metrotown sit in Santa’s lap for a photo and tell the man in red what they want for Christmas, they are helping other children’s wishes come true. Every year, Metropolis at Metrotown hosts Santa’s Castle, where children can have their picture taken with Santa for a minimum donation of $2. The proceeds go to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, which provides toys to children from low-income families and hampers to seniors.
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“It’s fun. It’s a tradition you don’t mess with much,” said Anne Blaine, manager of special events at Metropolis at Metrotown. This year, the mall has gone digital, so people can receive their photos by email, and so far, the service has been in high demand. In the first three days, there were 2,249 pictures taken with Santa. Last year, the mall raised $42,000 and shot 19,000 photos. According to Blaine, Metropolis has raised nearly $500,000 over 21 years – all for the bureau. Once the money is collected, Burnaby resident Dave Kettler volunteers to count the cash. “It’s just something to do. I look forward to doing it very year. It just puts me in the Christmas mood, I guess,”
he said, with a laugh. “I look forward to it every Christmas. You just want to do it.” Santa’s Castle is in the Grand Court, near Toys “R” Us, and is open Monday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., then 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, opening hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 3 to 6 p.m. Since there is only one Santa, lineups can be long, and Blaine suggests coming early in the week and earlier in the day. The photos will be available till Dec. 24. “Please don’t wait till then, because it’s not pretty,” Blaine added. For more on the Christmas Bureau, go to www.burnabycommunity connections.com.
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One local resident is raising concerns about highway construction in the Burnaby Lake area and impacts on local wildlife habitat. John Preissl alerted the NOW to some scum accumulating in a ditch next to a construction site at Glencarin Drive and Sperling Avenue, between Highway 1 and Burnaby Lake. The oily, foaming substance was coming from a nearby pump that was emptying into the ditch along Glencarin Drive, which flows into Deer Lake Brook, the preferred habitat for the endangered Western painted turtle. “It shouldn’t be here. It’s flowing right into the creek here. We’ve got salmon still in the creek,” Preissl said. “It’s really sad, this stuff.” Preissl alerted the City of Burnaby and was told they would come take a look. “I can’t believe they are letting this happen,” Preissl said. “I’m disgusted.” Shortly after the NOW was onsite investigating, a worker arrived at the scene. The NOW was told the material was naturally occurring, organic matter originating from peat beneath the ground, and even though it looked oily it was not harmful to wildlife. However, the employee did mention he would have water samples taken to make sure. The NOW also spoke to Robin Taylor, an environmentalmanagerwiththeTransportation Investment Corporation, which oversees the highway project. Taylor also said the material was organic in nature. “It was ground water being pumped out to assist construction at another site nearby, right on the ramp,” Taylor said. “It’s basically got a
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fairly high organic content because it’s water coming out of peat.” Taylor said the oily sheen was “a product of the natural decomposition of the materials in the water,” and that the substance was not harmful to fish, wildlife or water quality. “I don’t know the chemical makeup of it, but it is a product of a natural biological decomposition,” she said. Even thought the ditch connects to Deer
Lake Brook and the water was flowing in the direction of the creek, the scum is not getting into the natural waterway, according to Taylor. “I did not see any evidence that is going into Deer Lake Brook,” she said. “Once water is flowing, it basically breaks it up.” When asked about groundwater, Taylor Scum Page 4
Mayor: City will handle growth Stefania Seccia staff reporter
As the city is projected to grow leaps and bounds, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said the intensified focus on development in the four town centres is set to match it. Corrigan delivered his annual inaugural speech at the Dec. 2 council meeting, which is meant to wrap up the city’s achievements, plans and initiatives in 2013. “The community development committee has ensured that Burnaby’s Official Community Plan complements the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth
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Strategy, positioning our city to meet the expected levels of population growth to 2041,” he said. According to the 2011 strategy, Burnaby’s 2006 population was 210,500, and it is expected to grow to 277,000 in 2021 and to 355,000 by 2041. “Our four town centres – Brentwood, Edmonds, Lougheed and Metrotown – will continue to accommodate a significant portion of the city’s population and job growth, providing major community amenities in each quadrant,” he added. Corrigan noted the city has had steady growth since the 1980s – maintaining an annual growth rate of about two per cent.
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“In terms of housing, the city had 52,601 dwelling units in 1981, (then) 86,839 as of 2011 and expects 117,000 dwelling units by 2021,” he said. “Fortunately, there is considerable remaining capacity in our town centre, urban village and other multi-family areas to provide for our future housing needs.” In all, the estimated construction value for 2013 to date is about $600 million, compared to $318 million in 2012, according to the mayor. Corrigan called the development happening at Metrotown and Brentwood “innovative,” and said it is positioning Burnaby as a regional leader in “creating susLast week’s question Do you think TransLink services have declined over the years? YES 75% NO 25% This week’s question Do you agree with B.C. Hydro’s cost increase? Vote at: www.burnabynow.com
tainable transit-oriented development.” He referenced Lougheed Town Centre as a future site of much change with the construction of the Evergreen line. “This year, we’ve begun to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the mall site,” he added. “Public consultation on the future of the area will begin in the spring.” The proposed Kingsway and Edmonds project, which proposes construction of a mixed-use community, including three highrise residential towers and a smaller building with offices above two storeys of commercial space, is also expected to go through public consultation in early 2014.
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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found in a North Burnaby apartment Monday afternoon. Burnaby RCMP responded to a call on Dec. 2 around 4:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of Hastings Street. When officers arrived at the lowrise apartment building, they discovered the body of a woman in her 60s in one of the units. The officers then alerted the Burnaby’s major crime unit, which in turn called the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. “The call for our assistance came in as a suspicious death,” said Cpl. Dominic Duchesneau, spokesperson for the homicide team. Investigators with the Lower Mainland forensic identification section and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team arrived at the scene Monday evening. Duchesneau said investigators expect to be at the scene for the next few days as they examine the circumstances of the death. “We are in the very early stages of this investigation, and we are working to
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said, “You want the water to soak into the ground, and that cleanses the water.” Taylor also said the pumping is now complete and was only temporary. Thefederalgovernment’s controversial changes to the Fisheries Act came in effect Nov. 25. The previous act prohibited people from harming fish habitat, while the amended act prohibits “serious harm to fish that are part of a commercial, recreational or Aboriginal fishery.” Former Fisheries and Oceans Canada biologist Otto Langer criticized the government’s weakening of habitat protection, because if you don’t have healthy habitat, you don’t have fish. The water in the ditch did not appear full of sediment, which Langer said was particularly damaging for salmon, as it can smother eggs. “It does tremendous damage. It’s the biggest killer of salmon in the world,” he said. For tips on how to identify petroleum vs. organic sheen, see www.burnabynow.com.
establish what happened inside the residence,” Duchesneau said. At this time, police are not releasing the name of
know because we’re not even certain of who she is at this point. They (the investigators) might have an idea of who she might be, but
the victim. Duchesneau couldn’t confirm if investigators had identified the woman yet. “It’s limited in what we
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able to them so they’re able to pick up a Call us cynical, but we wonder if John bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer when Yap’s announcement that beer could they are shopping for their groceries.” be sold in grocery stores was timed to It’s certainly nice to know that the go with the huge Hydro hikes and the government is thinking about release of yet another damning how to make things easier report on child poverty in B.C. for its hard-working citizens Yap, the parliamentary secBurnaby NOW – particularly when it involves retary tasked with the review mind-numbing substances. of the provincial liquor laws, After all, after reading about Hydro noted that, “British Columbians lead hikes that will mean about $300 more for busy lives, and they are often hardeach family in B.C., and discovering that pressed for time, so I’m recommending 93,000 kids are living in poverty in this we have a more convenient option avail-
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province, we’ll all need more alcohol to numb what little collective social consciences we still have left. Call us old-fashioned, but making booze more accessible seems to be counterproductive in many ways. Studies have shown, not surprisingly, that more teens have access to booze when grocery stores sell it, and, of course, more get drunk and get into trouble. And do we really need more adults grabbing a case of beer instead of a loaf of bread and chicken steaks, when there are so many
families already fighting poverty and addiction issues? The big retailers who make oodles from booze sales are keen on the idea. But the little liquor stores are not so keen. They argue that there is an abundance of liquor stores conveniently placed near grocery stores already. Is it really so difficult for someone to walk from one side of the parking lot to the other for a case of beer? Will this make our lives easier, or just more alcohol-soaked?
‘Families First’ agenda under fire IN MY OPINION
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ell, the past week wasn’t exactly a stellar one for Premier Christy Clark’s Families First agenda. I’ve long thought the slogan itself was a risky one, given that families rely on government services to varying degrees and it’s pretty well impossible for any government to meet the demand at every turn. So a government, particularly one that doesn’t have a lot of elbow room when it comes to spending, is always vulnerable to charges it’s being unfairly hard on things like, well, families. And the events of the past week show just how true that can be. Just a few days after cutting back B.C. Ferries services for ferry-dependent communities (and the families who live in them), her government unveiled increases in B.C. Hydro rates that, over the next five years, will cost the average family an additional $300 or so in electricity bills. On the same day as the hydro announcement, a report was released by an advocacy
group that mapped out the depths of poverty in B.C. It concluded B.C. ranked last in the country when it came to child poverty rates. A day later, Finance Minister Mike de Jong presented an update on the government’s fiscal situation that, while far from bleak, nevertheless showed the chances of the government spending more money on services to help families (or to address child poverty) were slim and none. His quarterly financial report also showed Clark’s much-emphasized job creation program has gone nowhere. Employment growth has been nearly flat for the first 10 months of this year and there has even been a net loss of 2,600 jobs. Still, it was the report on child poverty that provided the sharpest and bleakest contrast to what is supposed to be a “families first” approach from government. To be sure, reports by advocacy groups have to be viewed somewhat warily, as they tend to support whatever particular goal the group is trying to achieve. And things can be interpreted subjectively in order to advance their argument. And measuring poverty is an inexact science, as statistics can sometimes prove to be misleading. Poverty Page 7
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR City won’t benefit from pipeline Dear Editor:
Re: Pipeline will help Burnaby, Burnaby NOW, Nov. 29. I am writing regarding the purported “benefits” Burnaby will realize from Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline project. I encourage everyone to read the City of Burnaby staff report on the proposal to pipe dirty tar sands oil through our city (Burnaby NOW, May 28, 2012 edition). The real bottom line is, “there is nothing in it for us.” Should this project proceed, here’s what’s really in it for Burnaby: The construction of a new pipeline through our
city and the inherent risks of two pipelines in an earthquake zone. By Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson’s own admission, few construction employees would be from Burnaby. We’ll have three tanker loading docks instead of one at Westridge, where minor spills are already a regular occurrence. We’ll see larger oil tankers full of diluted bitumen transiting Burrard Inlet and the Georgia Basin just about every day of the year. Burrard Inlet is still recovering from the 2007 Westridge pipeline rupture. To summarize, Burnaby will be turned into a sacrifice zone for the fossil fuel industry. The only people who would really benefit are a handful of
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very, very rich Americans. My neighbours and I say that Burnaby is not for sale. We’re not buying what Mr. Anderson is selling. Peter Cech, Capitol Hill Community Association
Plenty of pipeline benefits Dear Editor:
Re: Pipeline will help Burnaby, Burnaby NOW, Nov. 29. Having attended a number of antipipeline rallies (they had been promoted to be “information” sessions), it was a real pleasure to hear the president and CEO of Kinder Morgan Canada, Mr. Ian Anderson, speak at a well-attended Burnaby Board of Trade luncheon on Nov. 27. Few of those who were present at the earlier anti-pipeline sessions would have appreciated Mr. Anderson’s good news. At those meetings, they just seemed determined to thwart all efforts to advance our economy with their misguided quest to save the planet. Mr. Anderson had figures at his fingertips, such as increased tax revenues which would benefit Burnaby, B.C. and Canada. During the construction period, Burnaby would not only provide a large number of workers, existing businesses can also look forward to subcontracts, hotels will accommodate workers from out of town, and restaurants should be busier! Not having the pipelines yet means Canada
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forgoes about $50 million in lost revenue daily! (It has always amazed me how the global warming crowd has lamented that oil profits disappear off-shore. Nearly all pension funds carry oil stocks.) He focused on the excellent co-operation between Kinder Morgan, the mayor, business owners and citizens of Valemount while the portion of his pipeline through Jasper National Park was twinned. He showed how residents in smaller communities in the “Hinterlands” are better connected to the workings of the economy because projects of this nature affect all directly. Attendees did not spare the hard questions. It turned out that Mr. Anderson shared all concerns about possible accidents and oil spills or native rights. He pointed out such extra safety measures as the booming of all tankers while loading, double hulling and the assistance of tugboats whenever loaded. However, he also seemed prepared to work with all stakeholders and arrive at a solution. Being an old sailor boy, I have never been able to share the concern of those who believe increasing our tanker traffic in Vancouver from one per week to one or two per day is a problem. Europort, also known as Rotterdam, accommodates one ship every seven minutes, yes, on the average 205 per day. All need to pass through a fairly narrow canal, the Nieuwe Waterweg, to get in or out. Yes, Mr. Anderson, it was a real pleasure to listen to some positive thoughts. Thank you, board of trade, for inviting us. Ziggy Eckardt, Burnaby
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Nevertheless, the report by First Call: the B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition is fairly disturbing. Using Statistics Canada data (not always the most accurate way to measure everything), it concluded almost one-fifth (18 per cent) of children in B.C. live below the poverty line (where that line sits is the subject of some debate itself). That works out to about 153,000 children living in poverty, an increase of 34,000 in just one year. Alarmingly, the poverty in single-mother homes more than doubled, from 21.5 per cent in 2010 to 49.8 per cent in 2011. Grim findings such as these call out for some
kind of action by the provincial government, but there is not much evidence that is happening. Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux has insisted her government’s approach to solving the poverty problem is to grow the economy and create jobs, but not much progress is being made on either front. And until the economy picks up significantly, average families will feel the pain of government cutbacks and rate increases, no matter how inevitable such moves may be. Until the B.C. government finds a magic pot of gold, its number 1 goal of balancing the budget each year necessitates making
moves that will hurt families, especially those at the lower end of the income scale. That advocacy group on poverty suggests, among other things, adopting a $10 a day child-care plan and increasing welfare rates. Neither of those things is going to happen, as a cash-strapped government wrestles a budget deficit. Perhaps it is time for the premier to find a new slogan to wrap her government’s stated agenda around, because “families first” just isn’t working and won’t until the economy gets out of its sluggish, neutral state. In the meantime, things will continue to be lean for families who can least afford it.
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Dwindling numbers?: The city has no plans to restock the pheasant population at Deer Lake because they are not a native species.
Burnaby will not restock pheasants at Deer Lake Jennifer Moreau staff reporter
The City of Burnaby has decided not to restock the pheasant population at Deer Lake, despite concerns from a local resident that their numbers are dwindling. The resident, who did not wish to be interviewed on the record, approached the city, concerned that the ring-necked pheasants at the lake were dying out. The resident told the NOW that she thinks offleash dogs are the problem and that in the past, she helped release female pheasants at Deer Lake to help bolster their numbers. But environmental technician Melinda Yong said the city had no plans to interfere with the lake’s pheasants. “It’s a city park, and we do manage it in a conservation style,” Yong said. “We do take a hands-off approach.” Yong said she consulted with the B.C. Environment Ministry, which advised against restocking the pheasants, as they are a non-native species. According to Yong, the Environment Ministry said that there is some evidence that pheasants may eat reptiles – baby snakes, in particular – and therefore, they may pose a threat to
the Western painted turtle, an endangered species found at Deer Lake. “We are definitely more concerned about the Western painted turtle. They are a species at risk,” Yong said. The city also consulted with local bird expert George Clulow, who participates in an annual census of winter birds, and he said there was no indication the number is decreasing. “There’s no real clear pattern they are declining. They are a smallish population. I don’t know, you would have to do a census to ensure (the resident’s) observations are correct, and it’s not an easy thing to do,” he said. Furthermore, he also pointed out that the ring-necked pheasant is a non-native Asiatic species that was introduced to North America by hunters. “There were some old hunters in the area, who were releasing pheasants in (Deer Lake) park, because they liked to have birds around that they used to hunt,” Clulow said. “And the city turned a blind eye to that. “They are not forbidding the release of these birds, because hunters continue to do this, but on the other hand, there’s no requirement for them to protect the bird, because they are a non native,” he added.
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Contentious issues on hearing agenda Stefania Seccia staff reporter
It might be the end of the year, but the last public hearing for Burnaby is a big one. Right before the holidays set in, the public will have a chance to voice their support or concerns at a Dec. 10 public hearing, which will include the secondary suite program, the Brentwood mall redevelopment and marijuana production facilities. More than 5,800 unauthorized secondary suites, or one in five single-family dwellings in Burnaby, are what the City of Burnaby wants to legalize. Council first approved, in principle, the proposal for a secondary suite program back in April, with 25 individually staff recommended approaches to implement them. Burnaby is one of the last cities in the Lower Mainland to implement such a program. If it moves forward, the program will be brought in through administrative changes to the city’s permit, licence and fee systems, bylaws, regulations, and guidelines. Implementation is expected to happen in January 2014, but the pro-
gram may not be enforce- full review beforehand. Recently, council decidable until January 2015. Brentwood Town ed to make a bylaw change Centre’s first phase of that would allow the proredevelopment will also duction, finishing, packagbe discussed at the hear- ing, warehousing and dising. The mall’s owner, tribution of medicinal mariShape Properties, pre- juana in a manufacturing sented a conceptual master or industrial zone. It was in plan that was approved by response to the new federal council in September. The legislation this past summer four-phased approach for regarding the production of the mixed-use retail, office medicinal marijuana on a larger scale by priand multiple famvate entities. The ily redevelopment city decided to use of the Brentwood a rezoning bylaw mall site is expectto allow council ed to span about and the public to 20 years. have some say The first phase when it comes to includes turning a facility in their the mall’s eightbackyard. acre parking lot “I hope, at least, in front of the in this city we get SkyTrain station Nick Volkow a handle on this entrance into a councillor because the reality central plaza, and erecting two highrises: one is the federal government at the corner of Lougheed is slowly marching towards Highway and Alpha legalization of marijuana, Avenue, and the other on like it or not, regardless of the corner of Willingdon what your position may be on this issue,” said Coun. Avenue and Halifax Street. The next public hearing Nick Volkow at a recent will also include a small council meeting. Coun. Paul McDonell change for medical marijuana production facilities said he was concerned with trying to set up shop in the gangs trying to come in the city. A text amendment city to turn a profit. “Who owns these licencwill ensure that any facility wanting to open in Burnaby es?” he asked. “That’s where will have to go through a the money is. I want to see a
change. That’ll be a concern, is how do we police this thing?” According to assistant deputy city clerk Sid Cleave, the mall redevelopment and secondary suite program were postponed from
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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS
PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Burnaby hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, 2013 DECEMBER 10 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2, to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”.
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Christmas cheer: Bradly Funk, a custodian at
Westridge Elementary, is getting ready for the school’s annual Jingle Bell Walk, where students collect food bank donations from homes in the area.
Students walk to fight hunger Students at Westridge Elementary are spending Wednesday dropping off flyers on local doorsteps in hopes of feeding the less fortunate. It’s all part of the annual Jingle Bell Walk, where students leave flyers at local homes, requesting donations for the food bank, and on Friday, Dec. 6 they return to pick up the items. Anyone who donates to the cause will be offered an invitation to attend the school’s appreciation tea and winter concert. People who don’t live in Westridge’s catchment area can still drop off donations at the school at 510 Duncan Ave. on Dec. 6 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Westridge at 604-664-8878. – Jennifer Moreau
City council approves grants City council approved four grants for local groups to host events or activities. Heritage B.C. will receive an in-kind grant of $1,148, the Canadian Nation Dance Championship Organization received two $200 grants, and Moscrop Secondary School received $1,000 to cover travel expenses for the senior girls’ volleyball team to attend a championship in Penticton last weekend. The Nature Trust of B.C. was denied its grant application for an unspecified amount because it didn’t fall within council guidelines. At its Dec. 2 meeting, council also approved more than $39,000 worth of grants for local festivals. The Burnaby International Folk Dancers Club was awarded $4,000 for its April 25 festival at the Gizeh Centre; St. Cyril and Methodiues Bulgarian Folklore Society was awarded $3,500 for its Bulgarian Day Festival on March 1 at the St. Archangel Michael Serbian Church; National Congress of Black Women Foundation was awarded $7,000 for its Be Inspired Festival next February; Eurofest B.C. Society was awarded $25,000 for the European Festival from May 31 to June 1, 2014 at Swangard Stadium. The European Festival is in its 17th year and more than 30 countries will be represented, according to a city staff report. – Stefania Seccia
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1) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 35, 2013 – BYLAW NO. 13254 Rez. #12-44 4567 Lougheed Highway Lot 1, D.L. 123 and 124, Group 1, NWD Plan EPP31990 From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the C3 and C3a General Commercial Districts, P2 Administration and Assembly District, RM4s and RM5s Multiple Family Residential Districts and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines) To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the C3 and C3a General Commercial Districts, P2 Administration and Assembly District, RM4s and RM5s Multiple Family Residential Districts and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Brentwood Site Phase 1 Commercial” prepared by James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc.) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the development of a new externally oriented commercial shopping centre, public plaza and high-street within the southwest quadrant (Phase I) of the Brentwood Site. 2) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 41, 2013 – BYLAW NO. 13275 Rez. #13-22 Unit C (Level 2) 4485 Skyline Drive Lot B, Block 6, District Lot 119, Group 1, NWD Plan BCP51027 From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C3 General Commercial District and RM5s Multiple Family Residential District) To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C3 General Commercial District, C3a General Commercial District, RM5s Multiple Family Residential District and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan guidelines) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the development of a new Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) Signature liquor store. 3) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 42, 2013 – BYLAW NO. 13276 Rez. #13-32 5895 Trapp Avenue Lot 11, District Lot 155, Group 1, NWD Plan BCP 17915 From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District, M3 Heavy Industrial District and M5 Light Industrial District) To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District, M5 Light Industrial District and the Glenwood Industrial Estates Concept Plan guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “5895 Trapp Avenue” prepared by John Christen) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a new multi-tenant industrial development in accordance with the Glenwood Industrial Estates Concept Plan. 4) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 38, 2013 – BYLAW NO. 13258 TEXT AMENDMENT The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw TEXT amendment is to implement a secondary suite program. 5) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 40, 2013 – BYLAW NO. 13261 TEXT AMENDMENT The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw TEXT amendment is to provide zoning requirements for medical marihuana production facilities to ensure that such facilities receive full review prior to establishment. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by a proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions may be presented at the Public Hearing or for those not attending the Public Hearing must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk prior to 4:45 p.m. the day of the Public Hearing. The Director Planning and Building’s reports and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendments are available for public examination at the offices of the Planning Department, 3rd floor, in Burnaby City Hall. Copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Office of the City Clerk at 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays from Wednesday, 2013 November 27 to Tuesday, 2013 December 10. NO PRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING M. Manuel CITY CLERK
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Dinner and Death draws crowds to city café ON MY BEAT
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ome sit and watch TV while others gather in groups, chatting and knitting. The atmosphere is cozy and convivial – a sharp contrast to the chill outside. Tables are set up for the Sunday night feast and in the back, Gianfranco Latrofa is whipping up homemade lasagna and gnocchi. “It’s like a family now,” he says in an interview with the NOW. “We just sit at a big long table like this and have a family dinner together.” But this isn’t your typical Sunday night family dinner – it’s Nerd HQ’s Dinner and Death event. Nerd HQ, a Meetup group that gathers at La Fontana Caffe twice a week, is the descendant of other groups that formed to watch particular shows together, eventually shutting down after each show ran its course. The café has hosted nerd groups on Friday nights for seven or eight years, Latrofa says, but it wasn’t until a year ago that Nerd HQ formed. “We usually had a group that focused on one kind of fandom – first, it was Battlestar. The group before Nerd HQ started was the Browncoats (fans of Joss Whedon’s Firefly series),” he says. “The group was still going strong, it’s just the organizer thought there was no more Browncoat stuff left to continue.” The Nerd HQ group came together when fellow organizer, Andrea Westaway, suggested they do something more all encompassing rather than focus on a particular show. “Now it’s kind of grown into a multi-headed beast,” she says. For Westaway, the group helped her connect with likeminded people in a new city. “I haven’t lived in town very long, so meeting people was what Meetup was for me,” she explains. “So, when I came to the group and then the group died, I was like, I wonder how many people like myself are looking for people to meet? Because Vancouver isn’t a particularly easy city to meet people just, you know, on the street. But if you come to Meetups like this, you’ll find someone that
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Sunday dinner: Andrea Westaway, one of Nerd HQ’s organizers (in purple, far right), looks on as members of the Meetup group gather at La Fontana Caffe for the weekly Dinner and Death event. The Meetup group holds two weekly events at the café, and also makes geek crafts on some Sunday afternoons and has Nerds in Public outings. moved down here to, after I first has something in common with starting going to Meetup, havyou.” ing such a vibrant social life,” Now, the group meets on Westaway says. “I can’t even Friday nights to watch sci-fi imagine those old shows and movies, days any more. I play board games and have such a great sing karaoke. They “Some of our group of friends.” also make geek crafts group are super While organon some Sunday afternoons – from knitting shy, socially awk- izing the events easy, she says, to bleached T-shirts ward a little bit, is it can be hard – and have Nerds in and then they to find content Public outings to movto watch every ies and other events. come here and week, especially And on Sunday it’s like a differwhen TV seasons evenings, members can pay $10 for a homeent world because end. The group cooked meal, and they can talk to watches Walking watch scary movies Dead, American and TV shows with anybody in this Horror Story, Game their friends. world.” of Thrones, Dr. Westaway’s daily Who and other grind was completely GIANFRANCO LATROFA popular series. changed by the group, La Fontana Caffe owner And when she says. those end? They “I went from litpull out sci fi and horror movies, erally going to work and comincluding B movies, Westaway ing home, going to work and says. coming home, when I first
“You should’ve seen how many people we had for Sharknado,” she adds. “It was amazing.” According to fellow organizer Samantha Reeves, it was one of their most popular events. “We had like 45 people show up for Sharknado day,” she says. Game of Thrones nights are also well attended, Reeves adds. “It’s fun, too, because we’ll get a group of people and we’ll all sing the theme song to Game of Thrones as it’s coming on,” she says, humming along with Westaway. The group attracts new members through www.meetup.com and keeps in touch with current members on Facebook, often sharing information about different shows and interests during the rest of the week, Reeves says. “It’s a continuation of the actual night events themselves,” she explains. Reeves prefers the inclusive nature of the Nerd HQ group,
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which was formed in October 2012, she says. “I just like the fact that we encompass everything,” Reeves says. “There are lots of different little groups and we like working with all of them and being open to everybody.” One of the best aspects of Nerd HQ, according to Latrofa, is seeing members who might not thrive in other social settings find a place for themselves. “Some of our group are super shy, socially awkward a little bit, and then they come here and it’s like a different world because they can talk to anybody in this world,” he says. “We have people who would never say a peep in public and then they’re singing karaoke here.” For more information, go to www.meetup.com and search for Nerd HQ. Know of an interesting Meetup group – or other unique group or club – in Burnaby? Email story ideas to jfuller-evans@burnabynow.
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Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • A15
Funding drive for Burnaby refugees Donations for typhoon victims
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ourney Home Community Association is hoping to raise $30,000 to help local refugees. Burnaby has one of the largest refugees populations in the Lower Mainland, and Journey Home specializes in helping asylum-seeking refugees, people who often need assistance while their claims are being processed. The Burnaby faithbased organization has helped an estimated 370 refugees since forming in 2005. That’s not bad for a volunteer group that raises money by running a local thrift store. To get involved or make a donation, go to www.journey homecommunity.ca.
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the fourth, south-west program, which now has close to 100 enrolled youth and 25 volunteers. Burnaby residents Elizabeth and Lionel Leonard, who founded the local program, will be honoured at the celebration. For more information, call chairperson Rick Pennington at 604-2207916. Pennington is hoping to fill the venue with 1,400 people for a 90-minute presentation.
There’s only a short time left to donate to help A Burnaby scouttyphoon victims in the ing group is celebrating Philippines and have the its 40th anniversary at The Burnaby Power Sail Canadian government Willingdon Church, and and Squadron is running match funds. organizers are inviting safety courses for boat SUCCESS has partanyone who has been operators who need their nered with the Canadian involved in the program pleasure craft operator Red Cross to help collect over the past four decades. certificate. The courses donations for victims of The event is set for Feb. start on Jan. 14. Call 604Typhoon Haiyan, which 21 and is open to past 970-0232 or go to www. hit the Philippines last burnabysquadron.com to volunteers or members of month and killed at least 5,000 people. The federal S TEA . SEARS . EB GAMES . BC LIQUOR STORE . TIM HORTONS . TOYS ‘R’ US . COLES BOOKS government has offered to match funds donated by CHILDREN’S PLACE . COBS BREAD . ARDENE . PURDY’S CHOCOLATES . LONDON DRUGS . STITC Canadian up until Dec. 23. A SENZA . AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS . CHAMPS SPORTS . DAVIDS TEA . SEARS . EB GAM To stretch your donation . . . . . . further, get in touch with OLES BOOKS SOFTMOC JUGO JUICE ALDO LE CHATEAU THE CHILDREN’S PLACE COBS Burnaby’s SUCCESS office RUGS . STITCHES . SHOE WAREHOUSE . SUZY SHIER . STARBUCKS . LA SENZA . AMERICAN EAG by calling 604-430-1899. ARS . EB GAMES . BC LIQUOR STORE . TIM HORTONS . TOYS ‘R’ US . COLES BOOKS . SOFTMOC SUCCESS is one of the PLACE . COBS BREAD . ARDENE . PURDY’S CHOCOLATES . LONDON DRUGS . STITCHES . SHO Lower Mainland’s largest MERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS . CHAMPS SPORTS . DAVIDS TEA . SEARS . EB GAMES . BC LIQU social service groups for immigrants. SOFTMOC . JUGO JUICE . ALDO . LE CHATEAU . THE CHILDREN’S PLACE . COBS BREAD . ARD
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There’s an upcoming event in the works to mark the one-year anniversary of the Idle No More movement.
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In the spirit: Luigi and Adriana Tallarico’s home
at 4466 Frances St. is already lit up for the holidays. The Tallaricos used salvaged PVC pipe to create this spectacular show of lights.
More lights! The submissions are coming in for the Burnaby NOW’s collection of impressive local Christmas light displays. The annual listing features the best and brightest Burnaby residents have to offer, whether it’s reindeer and Santa figures, giant candy canes or countless, twinkling lights. If you would like to be included in our annual listing, or you know of some-
The event is planned for Sunday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Metropolis at Metrotown. Details are a bit vague, but there will be a focus on farmed salmon, the Enbridge pipeline, concerns over Bill C-45 and Stephen Harper, and of course, Idle No More, the cross-Canada movement that sought to highlight issues important for First Nations. People should meet at the entrance near the McDonald’s on the
one with an incredible display, email details to NOW reporter Jennifer Moreau at jmoreau@burnabynow. com. Feel free to include photos, too. Many holiday decorators collect donations for charity as part of their displays, so let us know if you or anyone else is raising money for a good cause this Christmas. Happy holidays! – Jennifer Moreau
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Mayor given honorary Chinese citizenship Stefania Seccia staff reporter
Although Customs most likely won’t accept it, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan has been named an honorary citizen of a sister city in China. Corrigan has received a gold medal to represent the honorary citizenship he’s received from Zhongshan, China. The southern city is the birthplace of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, and it’s named after him. “I am so very proud and honoured now to be named an honorary citizen of this remarkable city with which the City of Burnaby has developed such a unique and valuable bond,” Corrigan said in a media release. Corrigan first visited the city in 2007. Two years later, the city signed a friendship agreement with Zhongshan before becoming official sister cities in 2011. “I look forward to many more years of working together – as sister cities – on mutually beneficial projects, partnerships and exchanges that enhance cultural awareness, education, economic development and trade,” Corrigan said in the release. Zhongshan city officials formally announced the honour on Nov. 13 during a special ceremony in China. “Mayor Corrigan … has been committed to strengthening the exchanges and cooperation between the City of Burnaby and the City of Zhongshan in various fields, including
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economy, culture and education,” the announcement stated. “He has made a significant contribution to the exchanges and cooperation between Zhongshan and Greater Vancouver.”
The last time a sister city agreement was signed in Burnaby was in 1965. Burnaby also has agreements with Kushiro, Japan; Mesa, Arizona; and Hwaseong, Korea.
Sister city visits often occur between officials from both locations. In September, delegates from friendship city Changshu, China visited Burnaby. In 2012, Corrigan made
sister city visits to China and Arizona, at a cost of more than $8,800 combined. Councillors Richard Chang, Dan Johnston, Anne Kang and Paul McDonell also made sister city visits.
Chang, Kang and McDonell joined Corrigan on the trip to China, at a cost of more than $7,000 each. Johnston and McDonell visited Arizona for more than $1,000.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the City of Burnaby proposes to designate a Business Improvement Area (BIA) for the west side of the North Road area. The purpose of the BIA is to help local business people and property owners to upgrade and promote a local business district to improve its economic viability. The business promotion proposed to be undertaken by the North Road Business Improvement Association includes joint marketing, security and beautification improvements, and research and marketing studies. It will be designed to benefit the designated commercial area which is: 1. West side of North Road between the Trans Canada Highway and Austin Road 2. Southwest corner of North Road and Cameron Street 3. Northwest corner of North Road and Cameron Street The BIA is to be funded by a levy on commercial properties. The estimated total cost of the proposed business promotion is $1,068,675 over six years. The commercial property owners in the BIA will pay 100% of the cost. The estimated levy for 2014 is $1.2343 per $1,000 of assessed value and must be paid in full by the tax due date of 2014 July 3. Council may proceed with the BIA in accordance with this notice unless it receives a sufficient petition against it. Any person who is the owner of land in the designated area may submit such a petition and, in order that a petition is deemed sufficient, it must be signed by the owners of at least 50% of the parcels and representing at least 50% of the assessed value of land and improvements that would be subject to the levy. Owners who wish to petition against the work may do so by completing the form below and submitting to the City Clerk, City of Burnaby, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2. The final date for acceptance of petitions will be 4:45 pm, Wednesday, 2014 January 4. It is Council’s intention that tenants of the subject properties also be given an opportunity to register their opposition to the proposed BIA. Persons representing tenant businesses may send a letter expressing their opposition or complete the form below to the City Clerk, City of Burnaby, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby BC, V5G 1M2. If you have any questions with regard to the BIA please contact Denise Letkeman in the Finance Department at 604-294-7902 or if you have an inquiry regarding the petitioning process please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 604-294-7290. Maryann Manuel City Clerk PETITION AGAINST THE PROPOSED BIA
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Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • A17
Burnaby Hospital 9th Annual Celebration of Giving
Dinesh and Aruna Balgi, Rahim Rajan, Jeff Clark, Mayor Derek Corrigan, Sheila Finnamore, Rob Lamourieux, Bruno De Spirito and Raffael Gaudio Marie-Jeanne Wood, Executive Assistant & Board Liaison Officer Burnaby Hospital Foundation.
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urnaby Hospital Foundation held its ninth Annual Celebration of Giving luncheon on Monday, Nov. 27 at the Hilton Metrotown. The event recognizes the generous support of Burnaby Hospital Donors.
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If you haven’t been to the Admiral Pub & Grill, you owe it to yourself to check it out. The friendliness, ambience, staff and the cozy atmosphere will make you think of the hit television series, Cheers!“It truly is warm and inviting here and we have a large loyal clientele,” says Rolf Ragnvaldsen, bar manager. “We also have a huge following every weekend for our live bands.” The bar is warmly decorated with rich wood millwork throughout, two wood-burning brick fireplaces, five 60+ inch televisions and a large projection screen for sports enthusiasts to watch hockey games. But it’s the food that keeps its customers coming back. Whether it’s the daily specials – Mondays you can enjoy a delicious traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings and Wednesdays enjoy the popular roast beef dinner with all the dressings or – its 20 different flavoured chicken wings and signature BBQ pulled pork sliders, the cuisine here is made in house and served fresh each and every time. Coming this fall, the chef will introduce a revamped new menu, which will include those signature dishes its clientele love and a few new ones that will make taste buds sing. “We are going to focus more on appetizers and offer comfort food that people really like during the fall and winter months,” says Rolf. In addition, the pub has a great selection of wines, beer and spirits and 1/2-price appetizers for all Canucks games. Rolf and his staff looks forward to welcoming everyone to Admiral Pub & Grill, located at 4125 Hastings Street, Burnaby.The bar and grill seats 250 and is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, from 11 a.m. to midnight. For more information about the menu, daily specials, free live entertainment or special events, visit www.admiralpub.ca or call 604-298-7158.
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No room at the Inn?: Ruby Slippers Theatre’s Hotel Bethlehem returns to the Shadbolt Centre stage, Dec. 4 to 7. The production is described as “farce meets satire meets holiday fare.”
Christmas satire back at ’Bolt Hotel Bethlehem onstage Dec. 4 to 7 at Shadbolt Centre Did you ever think there was something a little bit fishy about a very pregnant woman getting turned away from an inn? Let Ruby Slippers Theatre’s Hotel Bethlehem offer up its alternate interpretation of what actually happened on that memorable night. The production, described as “farce meets satire meets holiday fare,” is back onstage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Dec. 4 to 7. “Have you ever wondered why The Inn was full? Who was the cad that would turn away a very pregnant woman? What kind of characters and shenanigans were they up to that this could happen?” a press release asks. “Surprisingly, no one has asked these questions until now.” Hotel Bethlehem’s take on the answer includes shepherds contemplating sheep lotteries, three kings evading taxation, virgins, ridiculous Roman soldiers, a blind census-taker and a couple of births. The production stars Stephen Beaver, Scott Bellis, Tim Carlson, Alex Diakun, Dustin Freeland, Gili Roskies, Sean McQuillan, John Murphy, Byron Noble, Kris Novak and Alvin Sanders. It’s directed by Diane Brown and written by Drew McCreadie. It’s onstage at the
Shadbolt Centre from Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 7, with 8 p.m. shows nightly. There’s also a 2 p.m. matinee on Dec. 7.
Wednesday tickets are $15. For the rest of the performances, advance tickets are $32 regular, or $27 for students and seniors.
Tickets at show time are $35 regular, $30 students and seniors. See the website at www. shadboltcentre.com. twitter.com/juliemaclellan
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Burnaby siblings onstage in Seussical
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erforming has always been in the family for Amanda and Lucas Testini. It’s been part of their lives ever since young Lucas got roped into taking classes with his older sister because he was always tagging along anyway. “I was always in the car with my Mom when she dropped Amanda off,” Lucas recalls. It was his mother who suggested that, since he wasn’t doing anything at those times, he might as well take classes too. ON MY BEAT Which is how Julie MacLellan Lucas – a hockey and soccer buff – ended up getting into dancing and singing. He admits he was skeptical. But now, as he and Amanda prepare to take to the stage for the Carousel Theatre production of Seussical, it would seem his mom was onto something. The two have performed together before, but this marks the first professional theatrical side-by-side appearance for the talented Burnaby siblings. “I love it,” says 21-year-old Amanda with a grin. “It’s a great cast, the story is wonderful, the set is so bright. It’s just so much fun to be part of.” “I like the music a lot,” chimes in Lucas, 20. “Dr. Seuss is kind of over the top, creative. … You’re never going to do another show quite like Seussical.” The musical is based on the classic children’s stories of Dr. Seuss, telling a tale that the director’s notes describe as “a simple, sweet story in which an elephant, a boy, a bird, some monkeys, a kangaroo, a zebra and a host of animals come together to live in harmony and to protect a little universe.” It’s Lucas’s fourth appearance in the show – his first was as young Jojo, the small inhabitant of Whoville who sets out on a series of adventures that make up the story. These days, he appears as one of the mischievous Wickersham Monkeys, as well as a Who and a Fish. Amanda – who has recently returned
from a two-and-a-half-year stint in Toronto, where she studied at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts – is in her first Seussical production. She’s onstage as the Impala, a Who and a Fish. Amanda notes the musical carries a number of messages about bullying, inclusion and friendship. “It is definitely something that you watch and you feel inspired to be creative and to help everyone you can,” she says. But that doesn’t mean it’s a heavy, moral-of-the-story type of show, either. Amanda notes that the show will be fun for everyone – moms and dads included – because director Carole Higgins makes a point of including elements that will appeal to all segments of the audience. The siblings agree that performing theatre aimed at a young audience brings its own special series of challenges. “Kids get bored very quickly, so you have to be entertaining all the time,” Amanda points out. “You can’t tune out, you can’t just go through the motions.” Lucas agrees, noting that a faster pace is needed to keep the youngsters’ attention. “The audience is a lot more variable than an adult one,” he points out, and he says the show responds accordingly. “It’s very high energy, and with that comes a high-energy audience.” Once Seussical’s run is over, the two siblings’ paths are diverging. Amanda is starting further study in acting at Langara College’s Studio 58, and Lucas is still deciding between his two possible careers: more performing, or sales. He did his business studies in sales and marketing at BCIT, and he recently finished up a sales job in order to take on Seussical. Both career paths have their appeal, he says, and he isn’t in any hurry to decide between them. For the moment, the two are focusing all their energies on making sure Seussical is as entertaining as it can possibly be. And what should the audience expect? “You’re going to expect a wacky 80 minutes of being engulfed in this crazy, crazy world. All the colours are brighter,
All in the family:
Sibling talents Amanda and Lucas Testini appear in the Carousel Theatre production of Seussical, opening this week. The musical is onstage Dec. 6 to Jan. 5 at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. It’s aimed at a family audience for children aged three and up.
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all the songs are a little more exciting,” Amanda says. Adds Lucas: “They should expect a high level of professionality. Even though it’s for kids, they should still expect great songs, great music, great choreography. It’s at quite a high level of theatre.” ◆ Seussical is onstage Dec. 6 to Jan. 5 at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville
Island. The show is designed for audiences aged three and up. Families with younger children, including babies in arms, have a chance to enjoy special allages performances on Dec. 23, Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $29 regular, $25 for students with ID and seniors. Children are $15. Call 604-685-6217 or buy online at www.carouseltheatre.ca.
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Christmas is my favourite holiday of the year, and last year, I was able to spend it in Hamburg, Germany. The holiday season in Europe is something special – snow is falling, Christmas music can be heard through the streets, and the smell of gingerbread and baked goods "ll the air. There’s a real sense of community and celebration, and to me, this resonates with how Christmas is here in the Heights – lots of friendly faces spreading good holiday cheer! This is especially true this year, as we re-launch Light up the Heights with a brand-new format. With a focus on shopping locally for the holidays, the Heights Merchants Association invites community members and friends to celebrate with us on Dec. 7, for Light up the Heights. Carollers will stroll along Hastings Street, the man in the redsuit will be visiting merchants
with his helpers and Heights merchants will be offering specials all day long, for one day only.
Light up the Heights will also coincide with a regional Buy Local Week, which runs from Dec. 2 to 8. It encourages shoppers to shop in their communities for the holidays. Buy Local Week is an initiative of LOCO B.C., an alliance of local independent businesses and organizations that foster the buy local movement. Be sure to visit www.locobc.com for more information on the campaign and to "nd out how you can enter to win some great prizes. From noon to 5 p.m. the carollers, Santa and his elves will be walking along Hastings Street spreading Christmas cheer. Make sure you bring your camera to capture these special family memories, especially the tree lighting ceremony. The lighting ceremony has become a time-honoured tradition in the
Heights, but this year we are revamping it, too. Bundle up warm, bring your family and head on over to the Burnaby Fire Hall for 4:45 p.m. where you can watch the magic
of the twinkling tree lights with Santa, his elves and the sounds of the holiday season. For further event information, please visit www.burnaby heights.com.
This year, I’m looking forward to going back to Hamburg to celebrate Christmas, but not before I get my dose of a truly local Christmas spirit at Light up the Heights.
Hope to see you there! Kerstin Butzelaar was a marketing and events assistant summer student with the Heights Merchants Association.
Light up the SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2013 12 to 5 p.m. Burnaby Heights will shine in a merry sidewalk festival with Santa, his elves, sparkling tree lights, festive music and plenty of surprises from Heights merchants. Join us as we Light up the Heights at our Tree Lighting Ceremony at Burnaby Firehall No. 5 (Hastings & Carleton) at 4:45 p.m. Visit www.burnabyheights.com for more information. Poster Illustration: Lia McMillan
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But the chocolaterie is not the only place in the Heights offering up seasonal goodies.
While there may not be dancing sugar plums at Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie in the Heights, there are plenty of other treats lining the shelves at the popular sweet spot.
Valley Bakery has a huge selection of cookies and other treats, including Christmas stollen. Fortuna Bakery is known for its delicious bread and buns, and also carries a scrumptious selection of pastries.
There are Santa bears, Christmas trees decoFor an Italian !air, Ciof"’s Meat Market and rated with truf!es, ornaments broken open Deli has everything from Italian panettone to reveal a chocolate stash and more. cakes to prosciutto. The meat market has a “I like this season. There’s a lot of stuff we wide variety of options for the Christmas can do,” owner Christophe Bonzon says. “ main course – contact the market to "nd out It’s different – you don’t do the same thing about ordering ahead of time. as the rest of the year.” Both Ciof"’s and Ana’s Trattoria down the Bonzon is offering seasonal options such as block offer catering services, to make feeda cinnamon and hazelnut truf!e and a blacking family and friends at holiday gatherings berry and Christmas spice truf!e, he says. a little easier. The shop will also be selling yule logs, Locals can also order everything from free known as buche de Noel, this month, he range turkey to beef tenderloin to leg of adds. lamb in advance from Rocky’s Meats. Bonzon plans to offer three varieties – a somewhat traditional hazelnut buttercream, a more modern trio de chocolat, and one buche de Noel, which has yet to be determined.
There are a number of grocery stores in the Heights for all the holiday staples – Delta Mart, Safeway, Red Apple Market and Triple A Market carry everything from produce to dairy to canned goods, with many specialties at the smaller grocers.
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Continued from page 23 ... From turkey platters to cookie cutters to Christmas linens, the store is chock full right now, according to owner Angie Cordoni. She also has many different gift-giving options – from gift baskets to small hostess gifts, she said. “You don’t spend a lot, but it’s the thought that counts,” she says. “And it’s nice to show up with something.” Cordoni has been holding cooking classes at the new kitchenware store to help people prepare for the holiday season, including Christmas baking and appetizer courses, she says. On Dec. 12, she is offering a Putting on the Ritz appetizer class.
“We…have New Year’s appies, so those are a bit more posh,” she explains. One of her favourite simple Christmas dishes to make is fresh cranberry sauce, Cordoni says, and cooks can add vodka and Grand Marnier to make “Cosmo” cranberry sauce, or use orange juice to add another !avour for the kids. “It’s really easy to make fresh cranberry sauce and most people don’t know it,” she says. “It’s just a nice touch to have something made from scratch.” As far as advice goes, she suggests preparing as much in advance as possible so that the holidays are less stressful. “Just enjoy it,” Cordoni says. “Go outside, get some fresh air, and make sure you have plans and are prepared ahead of time.”
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Murray brings magic home to Burnaby stage for birthday parties (his Murray SawChuck is first gig was for a relative, bringing the magic back and it paid $10). home. By 19, he had decided SawChuck is returning to make magic his profesto his Burnaby roots for sion – and his star has been a show at the Shadbolt on the rise ever since. He Centre for the Arts on now appears regularly on Saturday, Dec. 14 – direct television, with appearfrom his nightly show at ances on shows such the New Tropicana Hotel as Hallmark Channel’s and Casino in Las Vegas. Home and Family, TLC’s The magician has been What Not To Wear and making a name for himDiscovery Television’s self internationally – most Top Gear U.S.A. notably as a semifinalist He has performed on America’s Got Talent, in concerts worldwide where he produced Contributed/burnaby now and has headlined at a Ferrari from thin air, historic transformed a girl locked Man of mystery: Murray Hollywood’s in a cage into a 450-pound SawChuck is onstage at the Magic Castle, and he has just celebrated more than tiger, and made a 1918 Shadbolt Centre Dec. 14. a year-and-a-half as a resident show at the steam train locomotive vanish in seconds. He’s also currently a guest star on the Tropicana’s Laugh Factory on the Vegas History Channel TV series Pawn Stars, Strip. Now you have a chance to see him right where he serves as a magic expert. It’s a long way from his childhood here at home – but tickets are limited, so in Burnaby, where he attended Inman buy quickly. SawChuck’s show takes to Elementary and Moscrop Junior Secondary the stage at 8 p.m. in the Shadbolt’s James schools before graduating from Burnaby Cowan Theatre. Call 604-205-3000 or see tickets.shadboltcentre.com to buy tickets. Central Secondary. For more on the magic, check out www. He got into magic in childhood, after his uncle gave him a magic kit. By age 12, he murraysawchuck.com. – with Burnaby NOW files was advertising his services as a magician
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It’s Christmas time! With the season of cheer upon us, the Burnaby NOW has compiled a list of family fun things to do over the holiday season. We’re offering up to you a little bit of everything – from theatre and choral concerts to the Royal City Musical Theatre’s annual Nutcracker production. And, of course, it wouldn’t be complete without Santa Claus – so we’re including all the info about where to find the jolly old fellow in Burnaby this Christmas season. Whether you’re into singing or skating, food or frolicking, or giving to those in need, there’s definitely something on offer in Burnaby this holiday season to appeal to you and yours. There’s plenty of festive fun taking place throughout Burnaby this winter, so check out our listings for all the details. Merry Christmas.
Christmas fun throughout Burnaby
Though the days continue to get darker, Burnaby is all aglow this season. It’s not only because of the strings of lights popping up on many of the homes in the city but the glow that comes from time spent together. And there are lots of events in Burnaby this season for friends, family and neighbours to enjoy. Below you’ll find a sampling of the many wonderful events in the city.
December 4 to 7
◆ Hotel Bethlehem Tonight, Ruby Slippers Theatre’s production of Hotel Bethlehem opens at 8 p.m. The popular Christmas satire by playwright Drew McCreadie is directed by Diane Brown. Opening night tickets are $15. The production runs until Dec. 7, and tickets prices range from $25 for matinees to $35 for evening performances ($30 for seniors). Tickets are available at tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
December 5
◆ Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Seasonal Celebration
Tomorrow, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is having its 18th annual Seasonal Celebration at 5:30 p.m. The free evening includes family activities, music and more.
Until December 6
◆ Cash for Clothes Want to help others this season? The Burnaby RCMP is holding a Cash for Clothes clothing drive this week until Friday. They are collecting bags of unwanted clothing in support of the Developmental Disabilities Association. Their goal is to collect 75 bags of clothing. Once they reach the goal, the association will pay them $2 for each bag, which the detachment will in turn donate to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. People can drop off bags of clothes at the main detachment at Deer Lake or any of the community policing offices.
December 6
◆ The Nutcracker The Royal City Youth Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Michael J. Fox Theatre on
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Friday at 7 p.m. Call the box office at 604-521-5050 for ticket information or go to tickets. masseytheatre.com to purchase tickets online.
December 7
◆ Breakfast with Santa On Saturday, have breakfast with Santa at the Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6.50 for children ages three to 12 and $3 for toddlers. ◆ Mistletoe Market After breakfast, check out the Mistletoe Market at Gordon Church, at the corner of Edmonds Street and Humphries Avenue. The market runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is $6 for adults and $3 for children six to 12 years old. There will be a silent auction, home baking, crafts and games. ◆ Light Up the Heights Also on Saturday, the annual Light up the Heights event takes place in North Burnaby. The focus this year is on shopping locally for the holidays. The Heights Merchants Association,
which organizes the event, is inviting community members and friends to the sidewalk festival. Carollers, Santa and his elves will be walking along Hastings Street from noon to 5 p.m. At 4:45 p.m., everyone will gather at the Burnaby Fire Hall at Hastings Street and Carleton Avenue for the lighting ceremony. ◆ Hallowed Manger Ground On Saturday evening, the Westminster Church Choir and friends is presenting the Hallowed Manger Ground, with a selection of new songs and seasonal favourites at 7:15 p.m. at the Westminster SDA Church, 7925 10th Ave. The concert is for all ages. Seating is limited. For more information, call 604-5246969.
December 7 & 8
◆ Artspace Show & Sale Artspace Children’s Arts Centre at 4588 Hastings St. is holding a show and sale on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an artisan
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December 14
◆ A Christmas Wish performed by the Amabilis
Singers Next week, Burnaby residents can listen to the sweet sounds of the Amabilis Singers as they present A Christmas Wish, featuring work by Forrest, Mendelssohn, Caracciola, Rutter and more, plus carols and sing-alongs, under the direction of Ramona Luengen. The concert takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at the New Westminster Christian Reformed Church at 8255 13th Ave. Tickets are $20 but free for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased from choir members, at the door or by calling 604-433-6538.
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◆ Carol Ships Parade of Lights It’s not just the city that will be aglow on Friday, Dec. 20 but the ocean, as well, during the Carol Ships Parade of Lights. The annual flotilla of carol ships is expected to pass by Barnet Marine Park between 8 and 8:30 p.m.
There’ll be a bonfire on site and hot chocolate and snacks at the concession. For more information, go to www.carolships.org.
December 21
◆ Santa Skate Kids have the chance to skate with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre from 12:30 to 3 p.m. There will be crafts, games and holiday cheer. Regular admission and rental rates are in effect. For more information, call 604-2974521.
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◆ A Traditional Christmas presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Continuing with the musical holiday tradition in the city, on Sunday, Dec. 22, A Traditional Christmas is being presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and hosted by Christopher
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Gaze at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.vancouver symphony.ca or by calling 604-876-3434.
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◆ Illuminations at Heritage Christmas One of the signature Christmas events is the annual Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum. This year’s Illuminations at Heritage Christmas, which opened last month, includes more than 24,000 lights throughout the village as well as festive decorations, traditional entertainment, Father Christmas and of course, a ride on the carousel. Gate admission is free, however, carousel rides are $2.21 each. On Saturday, Dec. 14, all ticket sales from 4 to 9 p.m. go to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. Illuminations closes on Jan. 4. For more information, go to www.burnaby villagemuseum.ca/EN/ main/about/photo-gal leries/illuminations-atheritage-christmas.html
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◆ Visits with Santa Claus Santa has arrived in the city and is making plenty of appearances, particularly at local malls for photos with the kiddies. For more information on dates and times for children to meet the jolly old elf: For Brentwood Town Centre go to www.brentwood towncentre.com, for Lougheed Town Centre go to www.lougheedtown centre.com, and for Metropolis at Metrotown go to metropolisatmetro town.com. ◆ Decorating the tree Staying home with loved ones is also a fine way to celebrate. Crack open the ‘nog, put out some cookies and decorate a tree from Aunt Leah’s Christmas tree lot. The Burnaby lot is located at All Saints Anglican Church at Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street. The lot opened at the end of last month, so be sure to head over soon to find the perfect tree, or you can even order online. All the profits go to the Aunt Leah’s Place charity, which helps kids in foster care and teen moms. For more information, go to auntleahs.org/support-us/ buy-a-tree. ◆ Christmas movies And there are plenty of
holiday movies to keep the family entertained. From Elf to Alistair Sim’s classic performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, there is something for everyone. Check out TV listings, which are full of Christmas offerings this month, or drop by your nearest library branch
– there are lots of family-friendly options in the library’s DVD collection. ◆ Christmas lights For a break from the shopping craziness and intensity of the season, take a stroll through the streets of Burnaby and take in all the lovely light displays. Check out the
Burnaby NOW’s Christmas light photo gallery at www.burnabynow.com for locations. We’ll also be publishing a list of the best displays in the city soon. ◆ Get away from it all If you’ve had too much of Christmas and need to get away from the chaos of the holidays, try a walk
in one of Burnaby’s parks. You can search for pheasants at Deer Lake Park or wander down to Burnaby Lake to watch the ducks. Winter’s delights aren’t all glowing or covered in tinsel, and the peace and quiet might be just the respite you need. – Janaya Fuller-Evans
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Cultured Christmas: Above, Alden, 20 months, and sister Cora Westbury, 5, with Father Christmas at a previous Heritage Christmas. Below, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs on Dec. 22.
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Nutcracker returns It’s not really Christmas until you’ve seen The Nutcracker. The Royal City Youth Ballet is bringing its holiday classic back to the stage once again, with performances at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby on Dec. 6 and the Massey Theatre in New Westminster Dec. 8. Royal City Youth Ballet’s annual full-length production features a cast of more than 100 dancers, under the artistic direction of Dolores Kirkwood. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s classic music, the ballet features sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and costumes by Chris Sinosich. Audience members can expect classic favourites: magical soldiers, mice, a Sugar Plum Fairy and a growing Christmas tree, with snowflakes, the Snow King and Queen, the Waltz of the Flowers, Arabian and Spanish dancers and much more. The production is currently on tour around the Lower Mainland. It’s onstage at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Call 604521-7290 for tickets or see www.royalcityyouthballet.
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Festive fun: Norm Grohmann as Mother Ginger in a previous Royal City Youth Ballet production of The Nutcracker. The production is back in Burnaby Dec. 6. Other performances are in Surrey Dec. 13 and 14, Duncan Dec. 21 and North Vancouver Dec. 22. The show also welcomes class trip bookings. To reserve a class booking, contact Joanne Vlahovic at rcybcompany@yahoo.ca.
org for more details. It then returns home to the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., for two shows on Sunday, Dec. 8: 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call the box office at 604-521-5050 or see www.masseytheatre.com for tickets.
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Burnaby resident Micheline Kamber with sons, Kian, Mikael, and Kevan Kaas in front of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland. The crew later took the cable car up 4,000 metres to the Glacier Palace. The Matterhorn is 4,478 metres high. The cemetery in Zermatt includes several graves of climbers who perished while attempting to climb the Matterhorn.
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If Nissan Finance qualified lease/finance customers choose to forego the 6 bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments waiver option, customer receives 1 payment of $500//$500//$1,000//$1,000//$1,000, applied before taxes and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes on 2014 Versa Note//2013/2014 Sentra//2013/2014 Altima Sedan//2013/2014 Juke//2013 Rogue. The 6 bi-weekly finance/semi monthly lease Payment Waiver cannot be combined with the NF Cash Support, only one option can be selected. This is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. Conditions apply. ≠^Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $13,165/$15,415/$25,728 financed at 0.9%/0%/0% APR equals 182/182/182 bi-weekly of $69/$79/$128 for an 84/84/84 month term. $999/$999/$2,500 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $392/$0/$0 for a total obligation of $13,557/$15,415/$25,728. $1,250/$500 NF Finance Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/all 2013 Sentra models on finance purchases through subvented loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500/$500 dealer participation included and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ‡$2,500/‡13,000 cash discount is valid on all 2013 Nissan Sentra models except Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/all 2013 Titan models/‡$5,000 Cash Purchaser’s Discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars and is applicable to all 2013 Nissan Rogue models except 2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission when registered and delivered between December 3, 2013 and January 2, 2014. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. 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Offers valid between December 3, 2013 and January 2, 2014. ∞Fuel economy from competitive intermediate/compact 2013 internal combustion engine models sourced from Autodata on 13-12-2012. Hybrids and diesels excluded. 2013 Altima fuel economy tested by Nissan Motor Company Limited. Altima: 2.5L engine (7.4L/100 KM CITY/5.0L/100 KM HWY), 3.5L (9.3L/100 KM CITY/6.4L/100 KM HWY). 3.5L shown. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • A35
Stocking stuffer ideas for the culinary crowd Dear Charlotte: I actually recommend using a zester. It is a hand tool that has five little circular blades at the end. When it is dragged across a citrus fruit, it produces beautiful curls of zest while leaving the bitter pith behind. Although flat graters remove the zest in small bits, and thus prevent further chopping, there is no guarantee that one will not grate too far into the bitter white pith. Besides, the curls of zest make great garnish! Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com. Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cooking show performer. Visit him at www.chefdez. com.
A36 • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • Burnaby NOW
CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Learn more about the WorkBC program, guest speaker Nichola Manning, assistant deputy minister, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation. Christian Saint Cyr of B.C. Labour Market Report will host Nichola Manning in a discussion about the successes, challenges and the future of the WorkBC program. There will be an opportunity for Q & A at the end of the formal interview discussion. Event takes place at GT Hiring Solutions WorkBC Employment Services Centre, sixth floor, 1901 Rosser Ave. (Free parking is available in Madison Centre.) Seating will be limited. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Nathan by calling 604-292-3006.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 The Westminster Church Choir and friends, present the Hallowed Manger Ground with a selection of new songs and seasonal favourites at 7:15 p.m. at the Westminster SDA Church, 7925 10th Ave. The concert is for all ages. Seating is limited. For more information, call 604-5246969. Mistletoe Market, Gordon Church at the corner of Edmonds Street and Humphries Avenue, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is $6 for adults and $3 for children six to 12 years old. There will be a silent auction, home baking, crafts and games.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 8 Art show and sale, plus free workshops for children, on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start your holiday shopping at our artisan market featuring unique creations by Artspace faculty. Enjoy an exhibition of artwork by Artspace students. Join a free dance or musical theatre workshop. Pre-register for workshops at registration@ artspaceforchildren.com or 778-989-9051.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Burnaby Public Library, in partnership with the Canadian Bar Association, presents a workshop on writing your will at the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Protect your estate by writing a will. An experienced wills and estates lawyer will provide information on why a will is important, what to include when you write a will, and important changes to the law
coming into effect in 2014. The workshop is free but registration is required. Seating is limited. To register, please phone the Metrotown branch at 604-436-5400 or register online at bpl.bc.ca/events.
UNTIL DECEMBER 28 Santa Express Mini Train, Lougheed Town Centre. It’s that wonderful time of the year again – volunteers from the B.C. Society of Model Engineers are back at Lougheed Town Centre to give rides on their mini train around Santa’s Wonderland. Train operates throughout mall hours. Rides are by donation to the BCSME.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Get your pleasure craft operator certificate, boating safety courses run from Jan. 14 to March 25 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1005 Kensington Ave. For full details contact Commander Rob Anderson at 604-970-0232 or go to www. burnabysquadron.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 Introduction to Memoir Writing, workshop with author Claudia Cornwall, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill library branch. Event is free but space is limited. Register online, by calling 604 2998955 or in person at the McGill library branch at 4595 Albert St. For more info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events/intro duction-to-memoir-writing.
and resources. Come check us out! Call 604-298-6245 for more info. Gilpin Badminton Club, looking for new members. Plays every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gilpin Elementary School. Dropin is $4 or $60 for a yearly membership. Players aged 18 plus are welcome. For more information, contact Linda at 604-298-9059 or Jean at 604420-3198. Vista Boutique, at the New Vista Care Home, 7550 Rosewood St. offers a great selection of used clothing and household items. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Funds raised in the boutique support special programs for the care home seniors. For more information, call 604-5276000. Seniors drop-in program, Metrotown Citadel Community church of the Salvation Army, 6125 Nelson Ave., every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors enjoy conversation, inspiration, cup of coffee or lunch and ladies enjoy knitting and crocheting. For more information, call 604-437-1521. Thrift shop sale, every Thursday until Dec. 12
at South Burnaby United Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be clothing, household items, collectibles, books, toys and more. Donations very welcome. TOPS #1390 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support group, meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for weigh-in and the program runs from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Maywood Community School library, 4567 Imperial St. Guests welcome. Info 604-985-6295. Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. on Mondays from 7 to 10 p.m. until April. New members are welcome, experience and partners not required. For information, call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary at 604-298-6552, or visit www. rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby. html. Burnaby Public Library, welcomes English language learners to free drop-in ESL Conversation Circles. Tuesdays until Nov. 26, 7 to 8 p.m. Practise your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday
topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations. There is no registration for this free drop-in program. For more info, contact 604-436-5400.
Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch, meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. The club offers speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and other social activities for stroke survivors over 55. For more information, call 604-297-4838.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells. Learn folk dances from around the world. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475. Line dancing at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., every Monday at 10 a.m. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie Cole at 604-522-5647 for more information.
Bingo every Saturday, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, buy paper cards from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the game starts at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Tom at 604-430-2763.
Carpet bowling, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus is every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. Call 604-297-4838 for more information.
Bombay Rummy every Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus. For more information, call 604-297-4838.
Practice dancing skills, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus. It’s $1 for members and $2 for non-members. On Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. For more info, call 604-297-4838
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ONGOING Support for the coming holiday period and beyond, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. For those who have lost a loved one, the coming holiday season is often a challenging and difficult time. Burnaby Hospice Society provides free grief counselling and grief group support programs including the upcoming group, “Finding Hope – Surviving the Loss of a Parent” weekly support group, and the biweekly spousal/partner loss group “Surviving the Loss of a Love.” Services are provided free-of-charge to Burnaby residents. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one – a spouse or life partner, parent or grandparent, son or daughter, sister or brother – and need support to help get through the holidays and beyond, call the Burnaby Hospice Society Bereavement Support Line at 604-520-5024 or email mchute@burnabyhospice.org.
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Panthers learning on the go Tom Berridge
sports editor
Nice guys don’t always finish last. The Moscrop Panthers found a way to win on the final day of the B.C. high school quad A girls’ volleyball championships in Penticton last week. The Lower Mainland No. 2 seed won the most sporting team award, while finishing 13th overall following a couple of straight-set wins over Mt. Baker and North Peace at the weekend provincials. “Everything was clicking on the final day,” said Moscrop head coach Kim Or. “We were digging everything up.” But playing with an injury to outstanding middle blocker Ernestine Tiamzon limited the effectiveness of the Panthers throughout the three-day competition. Moscrop started the provincials fourth in its pool despite solid outings against group opponents Riverside and Handsworth. The Panthers forced the Port Coquitlam school to three sets and the eventual fourth-place finishing North Shore girls to 25-23 in the first set before going down to defeat. In the championship crossover round, Moscrop was defeated in three sets by eventual runner-up Earl Marriott. The BNW district champs then lost to Pinetree following a 2624 final set. “We went down swinging,” said Moscrop coach Kim Or. “The girls were very positive. I didn’t lose the ship.”
JV Knights make playoff memories Tom Berridge sports editor
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Learning experience: Moscrop, in black, will all be back again next season for another run at the B.C. high school girls’ provincial volleyball championships. In fact, through the adversity, the first-year senior girls showed their determination and attitude by winning the most sporting team award – the
same honour the Moscrop boys won under Or at last year’s provincial championships. At the junior boys’ provincial championships this
weekend, Moscrop finished 12th while also coming home with the most sportsmanlike award. “It’s the Moscrop way,” said Or.
The St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights completed the most difficult of challenges last weekend. The Knights knocked off three unlikely rivals en route to winning the Burnaby independent school’s second B.C. high school junior varsity provincial title in the past three seasons, besting Terry Fox 28-0 at B.C. Place on Saturday. Challenged by their coach Dave Ruzycki to make 2013 a season to remember, the 43 Knights did just that, vanquishing four school teams in the playoffs, including powerhouse programs Vancouver College and Kelowna, while racking up 25 postseason touchdowns along the way. In the championship final, STM got off to a blistering start, scoring on the second play from scrimmage on a quarterback keeper up the middle by Terrell Jana, who raced 57 yards to paydirt. Championship MVP Tavin Grant put STM up by two touchdowns on the team’s second possession, scoring his first of two scores from 43 yards out to make the score 14-0.
Outstanding back Grade 9 pivot Liam Feenan, who took over at quarterback after Jana left the game after his long run, scored STM’s third TD of the half on a 19-yard keeper. “It’s totally like a Hollywood movie,” said MVP lineman Ben Steele, referencing STM’s 14-7 loss to Fox in last year’s final. “We’ve been here twice already, it’s about time we done it.” But the way in which the To view Knights achieved a video, their goal was nothing less than scan with remarkable. Layar STM opened this season giving up a total of 10 touchdowns to Mt. Douglas and College in a pair of exhibition losses. The Knights also fell by a similar 14-7 score to Fox in the final game of the regular season. But after some midseason roster juggling and playoff motivation, Ruzycki said the boys bought in hook, line and sinker. “Attitude, it was all attitude, and a sense of team,” said Ruzycki. “It was something they just bought into. They were resilient.” The JVs responded with an upset 28-14 win over odds-on favourite College
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STM caps perfect Grade 8 season with 13th cup Tom Berridge
sports editor
St. Thomas More is back on top in Grade 8 football, winning its unprecedented 13th Quadra Cup at B.C. Place. The Burnaby independent bantam boys led from start to finish, vanquishing the three-time provincial champion Tweedsmuir Panthers 2012 in the Grade 8 final on Saturday. Nico De Paoli rushed for more than 150 yards and three touchdowns to lead the first-year Knights to their first B.C. banner in six seasons and first Tier 1 title ever. “In the final couple of minutes everyone was going crazy. But we
held our heads up high, and that’s what pushed us ahead today,” said De Paoli, who had scores of five, 10 and 55 yards in the win. The long-gainer came off a fumbled snap, which De Paoli picked up in the backfield and raced down the sidelines to put STM up 14-6 with no time left in the third quarter. Tweedsmuir responded on the first play of the final quarter with a 61-yard TD run by quarterback Walter Dingwall off a well executed fake. STM’s defence stopped the twopoint conversion attempt on the goal line to remain ahead 14-12.
De Paoli, the workhorse of the Knights’ rushing game, capped a long, time-consuming drive with a fiveyard run up the middle to increase the lead to eight points late in To view the game. a video, In the second half, no less scan than six Panther players needwith ed to be helped off the field Layar after contact with the Knights, which spoke volumes of the Knights’ heart and pluck. “No one does two-a-days, no one runs as hard as we do and conditions as hard as we do,” De Paoli said. “We’re all bantam brothers. We’re all together.” STM Page 40
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Lucky No. 13: STM team captains display Quadra Cup and B.C. banner after Grade 8 football final.
A38 • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • Burnaby NOW
UNIVERSITY HOCKEY
Record day for T-Bird sniper Burnaby’sLukeLockhart had a record-setting night for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds last week. The Western Hockey League grad scored three shorthanded goals in the T-Birds’ 9-2 victory over Lethbridge on Nov. 29. The three shorties set a new Canada West collegiate conference hockey record for Lockhart. Lockhart also tied another conference mark with two shorthanded goals in a single period, opening the scoring for the visitors with a pair on the penalty kill in the first period. UBC’s four goals while shorthanded were one shy of another Canada West record. Lockhart led the way for UBC with a four-point effort in the win over Lethbridge. – Tom Berridge
Celebrate with us! O P E N I N G D AY S AT U R D AY, DECEMBER 7
Photo courtesy of Wilson Wong/UBC Athletics
Record breaker: Burnaby’s Luke Lockhart set a single game record for shorthanded goals last week.
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BURNABY SPORTS BRIEFS St. Thomas More grad Lexie Der led Boise State to a 72-70 win over Idaho State in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. The Burnaby post scored 19 points, making eight-of-12 shots from the floor, including three threepointers, to snap a twogame losing streak to its in-state rival. Trailing by six points in the final five minutes of play, Der potted a trey that tied the contest at 66 apiece. The former under-18 cadet national women’s team rep drained what proved to be
the game-winning bucket at 1:26 of the final quarter. Der, a red-shirt sophomore, also added five rebounds, one assist and one steal in the closely fought matchup that was tied eight times and saw 15 lead changes. With the win, Boise State improved its record to 3-3.
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Oliver Utting of Burnaby placed second in the master’s eight kilometre race at the Canadian cross-country championships at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver
last Saturday. Lucas Bruchet won the men’s 10km final, while Natasha Wodak took the women’s 7km title.
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Simon Fraser University was ranked in 20th place fin Directors’ Cup standings following the initial Division II release last month. The Clan earned 72 points for its seventh-place finish at the NCAA women’s national cross-country championships. – Tom Berridge
STM: Program turning things around continued from page 37
And the Knights needed that togetherness, in a game that played witness to numerous mishandled balls in the STM backfield. “We knew our 7 a.m. (practices) would pay off,” said STM head coach Vince Flamia. “They’ve changed the league a little bit, but you had to beat teams three times to get here.” A 7-0 semifinal win over Holy Cross was a huge wake-up call for the boys, Flamia said, adding the character of his first-year teens was something else again. “(De Paoli) came up to me (after he fumbled a snap in the third quarter) and said, ‘Give me the ball. Let me carry this out.’ That’s character,” said Flamia. A big quarterback sack by Tyler Eckert,
who had been slowed up by the flu earlier in the week, was another example of the boys’ total commitment. That fourth-down sack stopped a late Tweedsmuir drive on downs in the final minute of play, allowing STM to play out the rest of the clock. STM, which fashioned a 10-0 record this season, won its first Quadra Cup back in 1989, before dominating the division for more than a decade, winning 11 provincial titles in 12 seasons under then head coach Darrell Hall, including 10 straight from 1998 to 2007. “We’re trying to turn things around here,” Flamia said. “It’s an STM family. They play for five years, so that means that we did our job.” Twitter @ThomasBerridge
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The spoils: The St. Thomas More Knights show off the silverware they won at the B.C. High School AAA JV football final at B.C. Place on Saturday.
JVs: STM picked off four in fourth continued from page 37
in the quarter-finals, before outscoring Kelowna in a semifinal shootout that saw nearly 100 points light up the scoreboard. But the crowning tag to Ruzycki’s motivational Redemption Trophy was Saturday’s shutout win. “It’s the way the kids reacted after our starting quarterback was hurt in the first four minutes. They didn’t miss a beat,” said Ruzycki. “It was one team, one goal, one chance. They really did buy in.” Grant rushed for two touchdowns, including a 22-yard strike in the third quarter, and 172 yards along the ground. Feenan, who had played less than a half of football at quarterback this season, came in poised and called a great game at pivot, said Ruzycki. “(Feenan) gets an opportunity to
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play and manages the football team in the most important game of his life,” Ruzycki added. STM’s defence was rock solid as well, keeping the Ravens out of the end zone, including a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter. Grant, Mac Fridfinnson and Demarius Henderson registered quarterback sacks in the first half, while Matthew Smigel, Anthony Prpic, Carlo Malsegna and Jacob Chiu all picked off passes in the latter half to keep the Knights in charge. “Honestly, it all started with our playoffs,” said Grant. “After we beat VC, I knew we’d be champions. All we wanted to do was to get the ball and get the next touchdown. “I love being the underdog. This team wanted to be like brothers and wanted to connect. This is what we did. We were all in.” tberridge@burnabynow.com
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