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Windstorm cleanup costs mounting Storm cleanup costs had hit $460,000 by end of September – and the work isn’t over yet Jeremy Deutsch

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It appears the damage and cleanup from the summer windstorm has cost the City of Burnaby a pretty penny. According to a financial committee report from the city, the cost to clean up the storm as of the end of September had hit $460,000. The final cost won’t be known until the cleanup work is complete. The report also noted the city could also recoup some of the costs through the prov-

ince’s Disaster Recovery Fund. The windstorm, which swept through on Aug. 29, downed trees and cut power to 50,000 customers in Burnaby. The post-mortem on the storm also provided an assessment of the city’s infrastructure and response to the major event, pointing out both strengths and areas to improve. Some of the strengths include the city found dispatch staff (engineering, fire and RCMP) worked well with additional backup staff to handle the “extraordinary” call volume and the emergency power for all key infrastructures and facilities worked as de-

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Return it: Terry Beech, the newly elected MP for Burnaby North-Seymour, and campaign manager Charlie Croskery. Beech is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of the files on Croskery’s computer, which was stolen from the campaign office. PHOTO JENNIFER MOREAU

‘We just want the drives’ Newly elected MP appeals for return of stolen computer equipment Jennifer Moreau

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Now that the dust has settled from the federal election, Burnaby’s newest MP is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of files from the computer equipment stolen from his campaign office around early September. Terry Beech’s campaign office was hit by thieves (or a lone thief) who apparently

knew what they were doing, because they took his campaign manager’s personal computer loaded with expensive video editing software and equipment. “I was definitely extremely frustrated,” said Charlie Croskery, Beech’s campaign manager. “It’s when the realization hits that nothing can be done, it’s really disheartening.” It’s not the Mac desktop itself that Croskery is ago-

I was deﬁnitely extremely frustrated. nizing over; it’s the 12 terabytes of data he lost containing video footage from his job making web videos for various clients. Croskey estimated there were thousands of hours of work sto-

len.There was also a message from Liberal leader Justin Trudeau to the people of Burnaby North-Seymour that’s now lost. “We just want the drives,” Beech said. “Now that the election is over, it’s still something we hope we can recover.” Beech said he will hand over the reward, no questions asked, and he’s asking anyone with leads to email teamterry@terrybeech.ca.

A massive development in the Edmonds area of Burnaby is one step closer to becoming a reality. The developer behind the Kings Crossing project at the corner of Kingsway and Edmonds Street has submitted the final building documents for approval from council. The proposed redevelopment, at 7350 Edmonds St. and 7338 Kingsway, was first brought to council’s attention in July 2012. A Value Village and a multi-tenant building was formerly on the site. The development cleared the public hearing stage in early 2014. The plan is to build three residential towers containing 793 units, as well as an office building on the corner with another 65,000 square feet of space. The residential units will also sit on a retail space with plans for a large-scale grocer as a possible tenant. “As far as multi-family mixed use, it’s the biggest one we’re working on at the moment,” said Jason Turcotte, the vice-president of development at Cressey, the developer behind the plans.

A pedestrian plaza is also proposed for Edmonds Street, which will serve as a gathering place with seating for an outdoor café and public art. Turcotte noted the artist has been picked, but he couldn’t say who at this point. He explained the company had been interested in the piece of land for development for more than a decade, but it became more feasible after the City of Burnaby allowed for higher density plans. “I always thought it was a really pivotal site to a neighbourhood that was right on the verge of change,”Turcotte said, suggesting the development is a great opportunity for people to buy into and be a part of a brand new community. “I always thought the site was a great site.” Exactly when the development will be in front of council for the final stamp of approval has still yet to be determined, but he noted following approval the first tower will go to market. The company expects the development to take about three years to be built, with the first phase taking two years.

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A two-year business experiment is on its way to becoming a permanent fixture. Burnaby city council has given the green light to establish a permanent intermunicipal business licence (IMBL) program between several Metro Vancouver municipalities. The participating cities in the agreement include Vancouver, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey and Delta. The IMBL first became a pilot program in the sum-

mer of 2013 with the goal to provide support to businesses and improve economic development, by reducing costs and administration for construction-related businesses operating within the communities. The pilot project agreement was set to run out at the end of this year. According to a staff report, since the initial inception, the IMBL program has received positive feedback from the business community and continues to show steady growth. In the first six months of 2015, there has been an eight per cent increase in

the number of licences sold within the six communities, while in Burnaby the number of IMBLs rose dramatically to 400 compared to 310 for all of 2014. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan is pleased by the uptake in the program, suggesting IMBL gives businesses more affordability while the cities are able to identify the businesses appropriately working within their community. “It used to be tough when businesses wouldn’t get a licence,” he told the NOW. Corrigan also congratulated the Burnaby Board of Trade, which brought the

initiative forward to the city to start. Under the pilot program, the IMBL fee is $250, and

It used to be tough when businesses wouldn’t get a licence.

a change is not being proposed as it becomes permanent. The revenue generated

from the current pilot program is distributed among the participating municipalities using a revenue sharing formula based on sales figures of non-resident contractor business licences by each participating municipality at the start of the pilot program. A further breakdown showed Burnaby received 14.37 per cent of the revenue.Vancouver netted the biggest share at 24.30 per cent. The report noted a new method of revenue sharing proposes that the municipality that sells the IMBL retains 90 per cent of the

revenues and redistributes the remaining 10 per cent evenly amongst the other participants. “The improved proposed revenue sharing formula offers more flexibility and lends itself to support future growth of the program while maintaining the goal of revenue neutrality,” the report stated. The licence bylaw still needs to go out for public input and final approval from council in November. COMMENT ON THIS STORY

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THE NUMBERS: During the wind storm and the subsequent twoweek period, the city received approximately 1,000 calls for service in connection with fallen tree branches and downed trees.Typically, the weekly call volume for routine tree maintenance and requests is 75 to 100. For the RCMP, total calls for service from Aug. 29 to 31 was 625, while the average calls for service for a

similar period is 500. During the first 12-hour period of the storm, the fire department responded to 136 calls for service; seven times the average call volume for a similar period. For the 48-hour period of Aug. 29 and 30, the department responded to a total of 248 calls, which was more than three times the average fire-related call volume for a similar period. During the storm event, all seven fire stations and the RCMP detachment building lost power for 36 to 48 hours.

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Does Burnaby need a new art gallery? Whether your answer to the question posed in that headline was a resounding “Yes” or a less-than-enthusiastic “Hold your horses, how much would that set taxpayers back?”– it’s time for you to speak up. The Burnaby Arts Council is holding a forum next week (Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be exact – see the details in the story on page 14) to get public input on the idea. We sincerely hope that large numbers of people

will turn out to share their thoughts. Because, clearly, it’s an idea that’s worth discussing. No, it’s not a new idea. The issue has been ongoing in Burnaby since the early 1970s, arising again in the 1980s and the 1990s – each time ending up back at Square 1. There’s no question that the existing Burnaby Art Gallery, housed in the heritage Ceperley House at Deer Lake, is a beautiful fa-

cility. But it’s far from large, and it’s far from modern – and it seems to us the city would be well-served by a facility with the size and technological capabilities to meet the needs of the 21st century. And let’s not forget about storage: the City of Burnaby has a vast permanent art collection, with some 5,000plus works on paper, and the existing facility is simply too small to do it justice. Does the existing gallery

do amazing things? Absolutely. Remember the national and international attention that came our way with the Dutch masters exhibition the gallery hosted successfully in 2013? Not to mention the jampacked schedule of tours, programs and other special events occurring all year round at the gallery that help to get people of all ages interested and involved in the world of art.

All of that should be celebrated, and all the people involved in the running of the gallery deserve high praise. But, at the same time, it behooves us as a city to look towards the future and stake out our place as the city we want to become. As Bill Thomson, chair of the Burnaby Arts Council, put it: “This is a great opportunity to make a statement on how the city believes in culture, it’s a cre-

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Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has promised a lot of things, but one of those campaign promises may be tricky to pull off. While it’s easy to fulfil big spending promises, it is something else entirely to implement a wholesale public policy change, especially one that goes to the heart of democracy. I’m referring to his stated vow to change the way we elect federal members of Parliament. It’s all part of his 32-point plan to “restore democracy to Canada” first announced last summer. Some parts of that democracy plan sound plausible and relatively simple to implement: a weekly question period devoted to grilling the prime minister, new spending limits for political parties and a 50-50 gender split in cabinet membership, among other things. However, scrapping the way we determine who actually gets to run this country is a far more serious matter than any of those other proposals. Trudeau has promised to scrap the current system – called first-past-thepost, or “FPTP” – within 18 months, after study by an all-party committee. Presumably, the committee would come up with a voting model based on some form of proportional representation. A large number of Canadians have already said no to scrapping the FPTP system at the provincial level. British Columbians have voted down pro-

posed changes twice in referendums (2005 and 2009) and so have Ontario voters (2007) and Prince Edward Islanders (2005). Unfortunately, the new prime minister is not offering to let Canadians decide whether or not they want to change how they elect their federal politicians through a national referendum, as those three provinces did. For anyone to argue that many people voted for Trudeau and his Liberal party in the recent federal election based solely on his vow to scrap our voting method is laughable.The issue was hardly even mentioned during the campaign. Trudeau is opting to allow politicians (of all people) to come up with a new voting system, a conflict of interest if there ever was one. To be sure, there are problems with our current system. It does indeed allow a political party to form government with less than 50 per cent of the vote, but so what? Proportional representation usually delivers the same kind of outcome. Political scientists can put together long lists of both advantages and disadvantages for various forms of proportional representation. They can do the same for our current FPTP system. How we vote is a complex issue, and an emotional one for many. Allowing politicians to make arbitrary decisions on how we exercise this most basic democratic right is destined to fail. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Dear Editor Hallelujah. The dragon has been slain by the handsome prince from the East. The realm is now safe and secure. But will it last? Will we indeed all prosper under the protection of the prince? Many of the villagers who ardently support him point to his readiness to scatter gold at our feet. While others speak with caution about the powerful influence of his council of advisors. They remember years past of scandal and corruption, of soft words followed by harsh measures that enriched the courtiers at the expense of the citizenry. Of promises made but not kept. True, the future will be better without the dragon. But are the demons of the past simply lurking in the forest ready to come out and reassert themselves? I suppose only time will tell. Bill Brassington Sr.

Making the case for electoral reform Dear Editor Re: Dear Mr. Trudeau: Don’t get cocky, editorial, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 21. Thank you for your editorial on the need for Mr. Trudeau to follow through on his election promises. You are right on. This election was fought on who should be the best replacement for the “Harper Government,” and in spite of all the jibes about his good looks, I believe Mr. Trudeau was chosen on the basis of his party’s platform. Coverage of electoral reform in the media and social media since the election has made it clear that this issue is a high priority for voters. Our 40 per cent support for the Liberals has once again turned into a 55 per cent (false) majority. And as usual, an average of half the voters in every riding are represented by an MP they voted against. The Liberals have proposed to investigate both preferential ballots and proportional representation as possible replacements for our broken first-past-the-post system, but the cases for each are very different. The preferential ballot is actually a way to make strategic voting work better. It takes most of the guesswork out of voting strategically since if your first choice doesn’t get much support, the ballot shows how to switch your vote to your second or third choice. But why do we want to make strategic voting work better? Strategic voting is a bad idea in the first place – we only do it because first-past-the -post-forces us into it. And preferential ballots do not solve the other problem at all, which is that so many voters are not well represented in their own ridings. This is the root cause of the mismatch between the popular vote and the seats won in Parliament. Proportional representation solves both these problems: it ensures that all voters are represented by the party or candidate who they sincerely want to represent them, and it ensures that the party’s seats will match the popular vote for that party. Canadians do indeed deserve a better system that gives more representation to all the voices of this proud nation, and that system is proportional representation. Iain Macanulty, Burnaby JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON TWITTER

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City now Public hearing set for Nov. 24 Continued from page 5 Douglas Road. Mayor Derek Corrigan said it was important for both council and the community to have an ambulance centre in Burnaby. “There is some significance to having an ambulance centre right in your city, where ambulances that are parked are available and accessible,” he said.

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While the mayor is hopeful the new facility will improve response times for ambulances, he suggested that will only happen with an increase in the number

of ambulances. In this case, the city isn’t getting any more ambulances. Corrigan said ambulance wait times remain a concern for the city. “This doesn’t solve any of those problems, but it does mean there is a presence here in Burnaby,” he said. According to a staff report, the city sold the land at a price of $81 per square foot of land. The total size of the property is 28,008 square feet. The report noted the price could change depending on the value of the land and the time it takes to complete the sale. As for the location, Corrigan isn’t expecting much opposition, noting the facility is in an industrial area, and since not all the ambulances will be coming from the location, there wouldn’t be a significant increase in siren noises. The public hearing is set for Nov. 24.

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City now Is ﬁreworks use on the decline in Burnaby? Jeremy Deutsch

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While the trick may be a big part of Halloween festivities, the local fire department is hoping this year will be more about the treats. The Burnaby fire department’s chief fire prevention officer, Greg Mervin, doesn’t expect Saturday’s Halloween night to be any busier than the past few years in terms of fireworks use. He said there seems to be a decline in fireworks activity, suggesting people are opting for more organized events to attend. “I think people tend to get more bang for the buck, they’re (fireworks) getting fairly expensive and to see a nice display you have to go to one of these larger events,” Mervin told the

NOW. In the meantime, this week, Mervin said the department will be inspecting the stores allowed to sell fireworks within the city. The department is looking to make sure the businesses are in compliance with the products and amount they’re allowed to have on hand. He estimated the fire department has approved 25 permits to local retailers to sell fireworks. If you plan on blowing off a few explosives in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve, you’ll need to know it is illegal to set off fireworks on public property without a permit. However, you are allowed to use fireworks on private property. The fire department is reminding residents to be careful if they do decide to

set off fireworks, suggesting the devices should always be used as directed on the labels, they not be held in hand and they get buried in sand or container. The fire department is also reminding people not to set off fireworks in windy conditions and to keep a garden hose nearby. As for the fire department, so far 2015 has been a quieter year for structure fires in Burnaby. According to a Burnaby Fire Department third quarter update for city council, there have been 189 building fires this year, compared to 319 at the same time last year. The overall calls for service are pretty close to last year, with 10,421 calls in 2015 compared to 10,647 in 2014.

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Seven things to do for All Hallows’ Eve From pirates to history, to horror our city has it all this season

BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM What would Halloween be without a touch of haunted history at the Burnaby Village Museum? From Wednesday, Oct. 28, to Friday, Oct. 30, the museum is open from 6 to 9 p.m. and all decked out for Halloween. Highlights include an onsite pastry chef, a roving mummy and black cat, vintage costumes, a graveyard and fun, spooky displays.Tickets, available at the door, are $14 for adults, $9 for children, and members get in for free. Info: 604-297-4565.

HAUNTED TOURS If you’re looking for a hair-raising experience, consider the Burnaby Village Museum’s walking tours.The tours start at the museum grounds and feature nearby heritage homes and buildings with haunted histories. Tour guides will take you inside the homes and share tales that have been told to them, so listeners will hear exclusive stories.The famed Ceperley mansion and James Cowan Theatre inside the Shadbolt are two of the featured sites.The tours, recommended for those 15 years old and up, take place until Friday, Oct. 30. (Tuesday’s tour is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and the rest run from 9 to 11 p.m.) Tickets are $21, while members pay $18.90.This popular yearly series often sells out, so preregister soon at http:// tinyurl.com/BurnabyHaunt edTours.

HALLOWEEN PARTY The Scandinavian Centre is throwing a Halloween party on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 6540 Thomas St.There will be people in costume, pizza, drinks, dancing and treats. The party also marks the start of BACI’s United Way campaign, and the hosts are encouraging guests to bring loonies and toonies to donate.

SFU SCIENCE SPOOKTACULAR Simon Fraser University is hosting an afternoon of science-based fun with a Halloween twist.There will be hands-on activities, on Saturday, Oct. 31, from noon to 3:30 p.m. on the Academic Quadrangle’s south concourse, which is outside the Shrum Science Centre lecture hall B9200.The Phantom Physics and Cryptic Chemistry shows will be on twice, first at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m.The event is geared towards kids in kindergarten up to Grade 6.To reserve seats, go www.sfu. ca/~exafs/SpookReg. Admission is free. Free parking is available in lot B.

PIRATE HOUSE The annual Pirate House fundraiser is on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 5970 Portland St.The family behind this highly decorated home raises money every year for the St. Stephen Children’s Centre in Uganda. More than 20 people helped decorate the pi-

HAUNTED HISTORY The Burnaby Village Museum is getting in the mood for Halloween with a haunted twist on its historical displays. Special events run until Oct. 30. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER rate-themed home, and admission is by donation and includes a treat.The display won’t overly frighten little children, either. Info: www. piratehouse.ca.To make a donation to the cause, go to http://tinyurl.com/Pirate HouseBurnaby

A DUNDAS NIGHTMARE Every year, the Quarto family and a small army of helpers go all out, decorating this Dundas Street home for Halloween. But be warned: this isn’t just a lawn display; it’s a covered, outdoor structure with nine rooms, spanning an impressive 1,600 square feet.There are gory props galore and actors ready to animate the ghastly scenes. The home is at 4260 Dundas St., and the display will be open on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 11 p.m. Last year, the home raised $3,000 for the B.C. Children’s Hospital. For more info, or to make a donation, go to dun dasnightmare.com.

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PUMPKIN PARADE Wondering what to do with your jack-o-lantern after Halloween? Take it to the annual Burnaby Heights Pumpkin Parade on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Confederation Park at the corner of Willingdon Avenue and Albert Street.Volunteers will

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If local students had their way, the red Liberal wave that swept across Canada during last Monday’s federal election would have streamed across most of Burnaby as well. More than 12,000 students in Burnaby and New Westminster cast ballots in Student Vote 2015, a parallel federal election put on by Civix, a national registered charity that encourages young Canadians to get involved in the electoral process. The local student vote mostly mirrored the grownup results in New Westminster-Burnaby, where stu-

dents cast 1,033 ballots for NDP incumbent Peter Julian, compared to 798 votes for the runner-up, Liberal candidate Sasha Ramnarine. Unlike the adults, however, students preferred Green Party candidate Kyle Routledge, with 507 votes, over

Conservative candidate Chloe Ellis, with 451. In Burnaby North-Seymour, student voters, like their adult counterparts, elected Liberal candidate Terry Beech, with 2,102, over NDP hopeful Carol Baird Ellan, with 1,248. In that riding, students

favoured the Conservative candidate, Mike Little, with 921 votes, over the Green, Lynne Quarmby, with 684. One riding in which the youngsters didn’t follow their elders’ lead was in Burnaby South. Unlike the 18-and-overcrowd, students elected Lib-

eral candidate Adam Pankratz, with 1,524 votes, over NDP incumbent Kennedy Stewart, with 1,166. Forty Burnaby public schools, four local independent schools and nine New West public schools participated in the vote, with some schools hosting all-candi-

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A retired Burnaby RCMP officer who passed away earlier this month is being remembered as “a good man.” Former RCMP Staff Sgt. Paul Starek died on Oct. 7 at his home at Royal City Manor in New Westminster. The 89-year-old began his career in policing in 1951 and soon joined the Burnaby RCMP detachment, where he served as a detective before rising to the rank of non-commissioned officer in charge of general investigation. “He was a good man and a typical 1950s-style police officer with a brush cut, trench coat and halfsmoked cigarette,” Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis told the NOW in an email. Buis worked with Starek at the Burnaby RCMP detachment from 1978 to 1980, prior to Starek’s retirement in 1981. Starek’s family held a celebration of life on Oct. 23. In lieu of flowers, his family is encouraging donations be made in his name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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Have your say on gallery Have your say in what a new art gallery in Burnaby might look like. There’s a public forum on Tuesday, Nov. 3, which includes a brief presentation of the current facility and an overview of “several wellconceived, but unrealized plans from past decades,” according to the Burnaby Arts Council. A panel of members from

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bbot.ca we opened our doors 58 years ago, and it is a privilege to do business in this community. I owe the success of The Valley Bakery to the amazing staff here, including many long-term employees, whose talents and dedication have made us what we are today.” The Valley Bakery joins a long list of other community champions in the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame, including last year’s recipient The Hart House, and past recipients that include such notable organizations as Global BC, Bosa Properties, Electronic Arts Canada, G&F Financial Group, and ABC Recycling. The Valley Bakery was welcomed into the Hall of Fame by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan at the luncheon where ﬁnalists were also announced for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala which occurs on November 5th. ¾

BURNABY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS THE BURNABY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade. The awards are an opportunity to recognize and honour Burnaby businesses that have demonstrated outstanding business excellence, innovation, success and contributions to our city, and as well have made a significant contribution to community spirit, service and quality of life. Join the Burnaby Board of Trade on November 5th for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala where the winners in the 9 award categories will be announced. Find event information at bbot.ca.

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BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD Clio Specifically designed to be an easy to use solution that enables lawyers to work more efficiently, Clio’s practice management software helps legal practitioners reduce administrative overhead, and is supporting the development of a new way of working for lawyers—virtual lawyering. Delta Q Technologies Delta-Q Technologies develops and supplies battery charging solutions to equipment manufacturers of electric drive vehicles and industrial equipment. Its products feature proprietary battery charging algorithms that extend battery life and performance.

Greenlight Innovation Greenlight Innovation is a Burnaby-based developer of test and industrial automation equipment for the alternative energy industry. The company is recognized as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of fuel cell, electrolyser, and battery pack test equipment. WrenchPatrol WrenchPatrol provides mobile auto mechanics that can travel to customers anywhere in Greater Vancouver. They are also early adopters of mobile apps and other technology– inspection reports are done on mobile devices and emailed to the customer, and commercial fleet managers receive a snapshot report of all their vehicles bi-weekly.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD Bit Stew Systems Bit Stew Systems began in 2005 as the brainchild of Kevin Collins and Alex Clark. Its highly successful software solutions help industrial organizations gain improved intelligence and situational awareness from raw data generated throughout their operations, dramatically improving operational efficiency, increasing uptime, and optimizing their smart grids. Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie Since opening in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood in 2013, Chez Christophe is quickly becoming a top destination for customers passionate about sweets. In less than three years they have gone from two to ten staff members, and are growing at a rate of 50% every year.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR SFU Community Trust SFU Community Trust is a progressive employer with built-in flexibility for all employees. Staff are accommodated to work from home, on the road, or for shortened days as necessary, and the work environment includes access to amenities, easy public transportation and fitness. Traction on Demand In 2014, Traction was recognized as the third best place to work in all of Canada. On site services include an area of the office for employees to work with their children,

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD Brentwood Town Centre Brentwood Town Centre is committed to energy management and environmental sustainability. Last year, it achieved a diversion rate of over 50% with its recycling programs, and saved over 85,000 kWh of electricity via lighting retrofits in tenant spaces and over 120,000 kWh throughout the shopping centre. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment This year to date, Gateway Casinos has diverted over 2,700 tonnes of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere compared to their 2014 consumption levels. Gateway donated a major retrofit project to local non-profit L’Arche where local businesses contributed time and products valued at over $25,000. Left Coast Naturals Left Coast Naturals’ sustainability efforts have been integral to their business since its inception. Highlights include an assessment

of their entire supply chain to see where they could reduce their emissions the most, LEED certified work stations, and recycling 100% of all materials from supplier shipments. Reid’s Automotive Recycling Reid’s Auto Recycling has made a commitment to lower their impact on the environment by implementing the highest of standards. Their processes include a custom designed closed loop water system, reuse of packing materials, utilization of waterborne paint products, and use of an air operated De-pollution unit. SFU Community Trust SFU Community Trust’s UniverCity is a model of sustainable living. New homes are at least 30% more energy efficient and 40% more water efficient than conventional homes. Streams and waterways are protected by an award-winning storm water management system, and all homes meet their sustainability requirements.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR BASES Family Thrift Store BASES was formed in 2010 to encourage the positive social development of the people who live and work in South East Burnaby. BASES Family Thrift Store provides individualized volunteer and job training for over 200 volunteers while the funds raised from the store support much needed extracurricular activities for five Burnaby public schools. Burnaby Assoc. for Community Inclusion BACI is a grassroots organization that has spent almost 60 years providing innovative services for children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families in the Burnaby community. They currently serve over 1,000 individuals through training, development, social and recreational opportunities, and they support over 400 children through their integrated child care centres. Dixon Transition Society Serving the community since 1973, Dixon Transition Society helps to reduce the impact of domestic violence by providing a safe haven for women and children.

Transitional housing programs, counselling and outreach services form a continuum of care, supporting families to rebuild their lives. In the 2014-2015 fiscal year Dixon Transition Society served 609 women and children in their programs. Neil Squire Society The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with physical disabilities. They focus on providing their clients with the right tools and resources to be active members of society, with programming that encompasses computer skills tutoring, free refurbished computers, finding and maintaining employment, and assistive technology services. posAbilities Association of BC posAbilities assists children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and healthy lives. They work with families and community partners to deliver a full range of flexible, individualized support services through community inclusion, employment, home living and behaviour consultation.

BURNABY COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD Accent Inns One of Accent Inns’ core values is to help the community in which they conduct business. In 2014, Accent Inns donated cash or in kind sponsorships to 303 community groups, charities, and organizations, adding up to more than $85,000 in donations in one year. Blue Line Sports Blue Line Sports believes that supporting local organizations is an integral part of building a vibrant community and has supported numerous causes across the Lower Mainland such as the Salvation Army, Burnaby Rotary Club, Vancouver General Hospital, and several student-lead fundraising events at SFU. FS Financial Strategies Through its Mission of Care program, every time someone comes into one of their locations for a free financial education session, FS Financial Strategies donates $100 to a cause or charity

of their choice. The program has influenced thousands of lives by giving $500,000 to over 700 different philanthropic organizations. G&F Financial Group You will often find G&F in their communities supporting local organizations. Their employees are supporters of United Way Lower Mainland and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. In 2014, G&F invested over 15.2% of their operating income into the community contributing to over 150 community initiatives. Still Creek Press Still Creek Press gives back to the community it does business in. The company’s education initiatives include university scholarships, and support of the Career and Personal Placement program at Alpha Secondary. Each month the staff at Still Creek Press are also given the opportunity to have their local cause sponsored by the company.

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BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Christophe Bonzon - Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie Christophe Bonzon trained under some of Europe’s best grand masters at Zurich’s Chocolate Academy and at L’Ecole du Grand Chocolat Valrhona in France, before opening his popular shop in the Burnaby Heights just under three years ago. In that time he has won numerous awards, garnered widespread media coverage, and created fans far and wide. Jack Newton - Clio Jack Newton, the CEO and cofounder of Clio, has been the guiding star and major source of inspiration for the company. Since starting Clio with longtime friend Rian Gauvreau, the startup has grown from a two man team to a company of 160 employees with offices in Burnaby, Powell River, Toronto, and Dublin, Ireland. Paul Lowey - Gloo Studios Paul Lowey founded Gloo Studios with two partners, building their brand in the emerging world of online viral videos and expanding into corporate videos and

animation. Paul is the President of the Heights Merchants Association, serves on the Board of Directors for the Burnaby Board of Trade, and gives back to the next generation, speaking to university students about his own path to entrepreneurism. Ralph Belisle - TQ Construction Ralph Belisle creates solutions for clients and breathes new life into homes through custom renovations. He has also extensively contributed to the evolution of the residential construction industry in several leadership roles, including as a Chair of the Renovation Council of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, where he also served as Past President. Greg Malpass - Traction on Demand Traction on Demand’s continued success is due in large part to the impact and beliefs of Greg Malpass. Greg’s determination to support not only his employees, but external community members as well through initiatives such as TractionForce, demonstrates his commitment to developing and strengthening the BC Tech Industry.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Bit Stew Systems In less than a decade from its incorporation in 2009, Bit Stew Systems has become a recognized, global leader in the Industrial Internet of Things, predictive analytics, machine learning, industrial automation and other technology segments. Recently, it was highlighted in Forbes magazine as one of the “Top 100 Analytics Startups of 2015.”

Clio Clio has been at the forefront of a movement to get the practice of law into the 21st century. Since its launch, Clio has experienced rapid and sustained growth, being named as the 10th fastest growing company in Canada and the 32nd fastest growing on Deloitte’s global ranking.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (UP TO 50 EMPLOYEES) Gloo Studios Gloo Studios is a creative agency that works on cutting-edge visual effects and 3D animation for online viral videos and broadcast TV, while also creating original video marketing concepts for major brands. Under an entrepreneurial vision and leadership, Gloo Studios has grown from a four-person operation into a thriving, multidisciplinary studio of 20 workstations in just five years. Left Coast Naturals Left Coast Naturals is a Burnaby-based organic food manufacturer and distributor of nearly 30 brands, 200 bulk foods and two house brands to grocery, specialty and natural food stores across Western Canada. Left Coast Naturals is committed to doing the right thing not just for themselves but for their employees, community, industry, and the environment. Mail-o-Matic Services Twenty five years ago, Mail-o-Matic was one of the first mailing service providers in Western Canada to offer variable data printing in house and remain one of the very few mailing service providers to offer

the choice of continuous feed or cut sheet laser printing. Through a commitment to customer service and high quality standards, they have become a leader in the mailing service industry. Photon Control Photon Control designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of optical sensors and instruments to measure temperature, pressure, position, and flow. In 2015, Photon Control achieved a ranking in the 2015 TSX Venture 50, and have recently been named on the 2014 PROFIT 500, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50, and Business in Vancouver’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies. TQ Construction TQ provides full service design and construction, breathing new life into hundreds of homes in Greater Vancouver through custom renovations. Their long list of awards includes 42 Georgie Awards, 7 Ovation Awards, and 3 Canadian Home Builders Association SAM Awards. Most recently they were bestowed the internationally esteemed 2015 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service.

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Beginning with just two small properties employing 150 people, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has grown to 12 facilities with 180 tables, over 5,000 slot machines, 3,000 employees and over 670,000 square feet of entertainment space. With their flagship property located in Burnaby, Gateway Casinos takes great pride in giving back to the community it calls home. Hub International Insurance Brokers Founded in 1956, HUB International is now the largest insurance brokerage in British Columbia with their head office located here in Burnaby. Over the last decade in particular, the company has invested in

its brand, talent, and expertise and has grown from a local insurance brokerage to a leading national competitor, all while maintaining its connection to the Burnaby business community and local community organizations. Traction on Demand Traction on Demand is a consulting and cloud software development firm with unparalleled expertise in using the Salesforce.com platform to improve business processes. Traction has grown from five employees in 2010 to 150 employees today and has completed over 1,800 projects with 500 unique customers including some of BC and Canada’s most influential brands. ¾

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Burnaby Board of Trade Wins Push for National Water Policy By Cory Redekop cory@bbot.ca The Burnaby Board of Trade has successfully lobbied for a national water sustainability framework to become official Canadian Chamber of Commerce policy during the national business organization’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. The Burnaby Board of Trade’s policy was debated and passed by delegates during the two-day AGM. The resolution is now an official policy position of the Canadian Chamber and will be pursued directly with the federal government over the coming months.

“Fix the PST” says Burnaby Board of Trade at BC Budget Hearings By Michael Keller michael@bbot.ca As part of the 2016 Budget Consultation process, the Burnaby Board of Trade has made a submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services calling on the provincial government to ﬁx the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) by removing the tax on key business investments in new equipment, machinery

A Message from Paul Holden: On Pledge platforms for businesses and sustainability I would like to acknowledge the Vancouver Economic Commission’s Vancouver Climate Pledge announced by Mayor Gregor Robertson in New York recently, and speciﬁcally recognize the importance of engaging businesses at the local level to facilitate change in environmental behaviour. Three years ago the Burnaby Board of

“We’re thrilled to have been able to successfully raise the issue of sustainable management of our water resources to this national level,” said Paul Holden, President & CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade. “The fact is that Canada is not immune to water scarcity, something Burnaby and much of BC saw vividly demonstrated this summer. We felt it was important and timely to call for a national framework so that we better understand water resources we have, how they’re being used, and how best to manage them for sustainable use in the future.” The policy resolution, entitled “Does Our Water Abundance Mask a Potential

Challenge? The Need for a National Water Framework” calls on the federal government to work with the provinces and territories to commission research into the sustainability of Canadian water resources and to craft a national water framework with the goal of aligning water policies across the country. The full policy resolution can be viewed at bbot.ca/advocacy. Does your business care about environmental sustainability? Join our ever-growing community of like-minded organizations at bbotpledge.ca. ¾

and software with the creation of a refundable input tax credit. April 1st of this year marked the two-year anniversary of the return of the PST from the previous Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) regime. Businesses in BC used to be able to claim a credit for the taxes paid on equipment and software investments under the HST, but the switch back to the PST eliminated those credits, effectively amounting to a 7% tax increase on key investments. This has led to BC having one of the worst Marginal Effective Tax Rates for business investment in the country. “While the BC Government has succeeded in making BC more competitive by many measures, the taxes paid on capital investment is an outlier that forces BC companies to pay more than business in most other provinces and serves as a drag on business investment,” remarked Burnaby Board of Trade president and CEO Paul Holden. “By implementing an input tax credit for new equipment, machinery and

software in particular, the government could help invigorate business investment in the province and help boost the competitiveness of our local firms, and drive economic output.” With a $1.68 billion surplus in the 2014/15 fiscal year, and projected surpluses of $1 billion over the next three years, the Burnaby Board of Trade believes now is the time to act. “We recognize and support the government’s need to be fiscally prudent and we’ve applauded the return to a balanced budget in recent years. However, with the surpluses expected over the next three years, there is certainly fiscal room enough to implement some PST reform for businesses,” said Holden. The Burnaby Board of Trade hopes to see at least some implementation of a refundable input tax credit in Budget 2016, with the goal of eventually phasing in a full 7% PST input tax credit for equipment, machinery and software in the future. ¾

Trade embarked upon a similar concept, launching the Pledge for a Sustainable Community at bbotpledge.ca. The program offers tips, resources and case studies for businesses interested in improving environmental sustainability in their organizations, and serves as a platform for encouraging positive change by allowing businesses to publicly pledge to improve their sustainability and reduce their emissions, waste and energy use. So far, nearly 140 organizations from across the Lower Mainland have taken part in the Pledge program, including the City of Burnaby who have been developing their own Environmental Sustainability Strategy, and a couple of the same companies that have now also signed the Vancouver Climate Pledge. In addition, our initiative offers educational programming and other resources to help businesses make even more meaningful reductions in their emissions. In fact, through a pilot program this year, ten local businesses have been able to receive a personalized emissions audit and emission reduction strategy to further improve the sustainability of their operations.

As one of our organization’s core values is a commitment to the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental priorities, we have a real interest in seeing communities from all across British Columbia and Canada take meaningful steps to improve the sustainability of our province and beyond. We want to be a voice for businesses to not only call for stronger action on climate change, but to take action through meaningful public commitments. The business community must be an active participant in addressing climate change if our sustainability goals are to be met successfully. Our experience has shown that most businesses want to be part of the solution and be leaders in this area. The Burnaby Board of Trade is now working with chambers of commerce and boards of trade locally and internationally to bring the Pledge for a Sustainable Community to their cities, towns, and regions. Going forward, I hope more communities will follow our lead, and Vancouver’s, to encourage businesses to work together for a more sustainable future.

Paul Holden is President and CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade. ¾

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$10,000 raised for Burnaby charity at annual Board of Trade golf tournament Last month the Burnaby Board of Trade held its annual Charity Golf Tournament at Riverway Golf Course. The crowd of 150 participants enjoyed a lunch and dinner buffet, participated in activities and contests on every hole (including the hole-in-one challenge for a chance at $10,000), and won great prizes all while helping to fundraise for the partner charity, The Burnaby Neighbourhood House. A volunteer driven community based social service agency, The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a place where families and individuals can come to get support and services; a place where new immigrants become connected and can ﬁnd information and resources that will help them settle into their new community; where seniors and youth can gather; and where all these groups can come together in activities and events that aim to link generations and cultures and create a stronger community. Thanks to the generosity of the players and a matching contribution of $5000 from Scotiabank, $10,000 was raised for Burnaby Neighbourhood House. ¾

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A growing body of educational research indicates students in Kindergarten are far more creative than students in Grade 12 – even going so far as calling Kindergarteners ‘creative geniuses’. Any parent trying to navigate through the imaginary play of their five year old can likely attest to that! Sir Ken Robinson, an international expert on education, addresses the conundrum of ‘teaching out’ creativity in one of his TED Talks titled ‘ Do Schools Kill Creativity’? The unfortunate data seems to indicate that yes, this is in fact what may be taking place in many schools today. In response, arts-infused learning, an approach to education that allows students to tap into their creativity to better connect with their subject matter, is gaining momentum across Canada. Urban Academy, a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 private school in New Westminster is a leader in this approach to education. “Arts-Infusion means that we teach using the arts – drama, music and fine arts – as tools through with students can connect to the core curriculum,” explains Mrs. Cheryle Beaumont, Urban Academy’s Head of School.

A Queen’s University Study ‘Learning Through The Arts’ concluded that involvement in the arts contributed to student achievement as much as 11 percentile points higher in math than their peers, as arts experience helps develop more complex neural networks in the brain. Beyond simply the academic achievement, a creative learning environment can impact the way students think and problem solve and it also increases self-confidence, all skills that will serve them well as they continue through post-secondary education and into their careers. With the world changing at such a rapid pace, it is the responsibility of the school not only to teach the required curriculum, but to equip students with the ability to think creatively, and approach challenges with the critical skills that will allow them to thrive in the future. Urban Academy is rising to this challenge by educating students with interdisciplinary linkages. Math and Art are taught through projects such as Pythagorean spirals, Social Studies and Media Arts are combined resulting in historical screenplays, and French is taught using the performing arts to enhance

conversation skills. The result is an engaging education that truly resonates with students. Parents are finding their way to Urban Academy, excited about what the future holds for their children. “With the growth the school has been experiencing over the last several years, we are now building a new, state-of-the-art facility to accommodate the expanding student population” says Mrs. Beaumont. “The community is embracing what Urban Academy has to offer their children, and it is wonderful to be a part of that growth and development.” More information on the school can be found at www.urabanacademy.ca.

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Building a strong parent-teacher relationship

Once a school year begins, many students spend more time in the classroom with their teachers than they do at home with their parents. That’s especially true in dual-income households where both parents work outside of the home. Though many parents would love to spend more time with their children, doing so can be difficult when both parents must go to work every day. Because kids spend so much time with their teachers, it’s important for parents to work toward building a strong parent-teacher relationship. Such a relationship fosters communication, which can help a young student do his or her best in and out of the classroom, something that’s a goal for parents and teachers alike. Parents interested in developing a strong relationship with their kids’ teachers can take several steps to make that happen. Meet your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year - Teachers have many students come in and out of their classroom on any given day, so it can be hard for teachers to initiate a relationship with parents. Parents have significantly fewer children to look after, so they should take the first step toward building a relationship with teachers. Introduce yourself at the onset of the school year, providing phone numbers and e-mail addresses where you can be reached. Let the teacher know you’re available for discussion any time during the school year and that you look forward to the coming school year and working with the teacher as the year progresses.

Attend “Back to School Night” - School events like an open house or a “Back to School Night” are a great way to help kids grow acclimated to their school. But such events also make great opportunities for parents to learn more about their kids’ teachers than they might have learned during their introductory meeting. Such events may allow teachers to explain the curriculum for the upcoming year, and teachers may feel encouraged when parents show an active interest in such events. Prioritize parent-teacher conferences - Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity for parents to speak to their children’s teacher one-on-one. Unlike an introductory meeting or an open house at the beginning of the school year, a parent-teacher conference allows parents and teachers to specifically discuss students in private. Teachers may provide insight into how a child is performing and behaving in the classroom, offering advice as to how to improve that performance or suggestions as to how to encourage kids to keep up the good work. Such conferences may be your only opportunity for a one-on-one, in-person discussion about your child, so make sure you’re on time and that you don’t miss these conferences. Your child’s teacher will appreciate it, and you can use this as an opportunity to ask any questions you have about your child. Keep the channels of communication open - If it’s been a while since you’ve spoken to your child’s teacher, don’t be afraid to e-mail the teacher to check in or see if you can lend a helping

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Some youngsters experience difficulty when the time comes to focus on their schoolwork. Such difficulties may be linked to a variety of factors, and parents can be overwhelmed as they attempt to identify the root cause of their youngsters’ struggles in the classroom. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 6.4 million American children between the ages of four and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. ADHD most often occurs in children, and these children may have difficulty with concentrating, paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details. But not all children struggling to focus on their studies have ADHD. Parents who want to help their kids overcome their issues with regard to focusing can consider a host of approaches and strategies. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional - Because ADHD is so common, parents should seek the opinion of a licensed healthcare professional to determine if their child has the disorder. According to the National Resource Center on ADHD (www.help4adhd.org), psychiatrists, pediatricians, neurologists, psychologists, and certain licensed counselors or therapists are qualified to diagnose ADHD. Determining if a child has ADHD is a great first step toward helping that youngster overcome his or her struggles in the classroom.

A qualified healthcare professional can help develop a strategy to improve focus, and that may include prescribing medication to improve the child’s ability to concentrate.

Speak with your child’s teacher - Students who don’t have ADHD can still have trouble focusing on their schoolwork, and parents of such students may want to speak to their children’s teachers to solve the problem. Educators have significant experience dealing with students who have trouble focusing, and they may be able to make certain suggestions to help kids focus on their work. Minimize distractions at home - Some kids may do well in class but find it hard to focus once they arrive home. That’s because home often has far more distractions than the classroom. Once the time comes for your child to do his or her homework, minimize distractions that can compromise his or her ability to focus. Turn off the television and take kids’ phones away if they have their own phones. During homework time, only allow them to use their computers for their lessons and not to connect with friends via social media. Parents also should make sure they aren’t the distraction. Let kids do their work in peace and quiet, offering to help if need be, but steering clear of kids work areas so they are encouraged to focus and not strike up conversations with mom or dad.

Make lists - Some kids focus better when they know exactly what they have to do. Encourage such youngsters to make lists of their assignments and check items off as they are completed. Checking items off can give kids a sense of accomplishment, which can motivate them to stay focused on their schoolwork going forward.

Encourage breaks - A breather every so often can help kids avoid growing tired. Make sure kids don’t take up another task, such as playing video games or watching television, during their breaks. But keep in mind that standing up every so often to walk around or get a glass of water can help them stay sharp and energized over the long haul.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Knit2gether at Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring blue yarn and needles to work on a joint afghan or your own project. All ages and abilities welcome. No registration required.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6 Be Fraud Aware-Invest Right, Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 to 8:30 p.m. B.C. Securities Commission presents critical thinking skills to protect yourself from fraud and scams. Learn to identify warning signs. Registration: 604-436-5400.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Pirate House fundraiser for St. Stephen Children’s Centre in Uganda, 5 to 8 p.m. at 5970 Portland St. One-of-a-kind Halloween displays with a pirate theme.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14 Knit2gether, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Registration is not required. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

MONDAY, NOV. 2 B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society, meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St. Refreshments served. Info: Fran, 604-391-3262 or Elsie, 604-299-5438.

TUESDAY, NOV. 17 Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in Burnaby who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at #200-906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For further information or

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Burnaby seniors’ residence is honouring \ve local men and women for their contribu!ons to their respec!ve communi!es. Harmony Court, which runs a seniors’ complex on Canada Way, chose \ve recipients from more than a dozen nominees in the following categories: arts, leadership, community and healthy living. The winners are Heather Podrow, Jim and Lindy McQueen, Barbara Der and George Doering. “It’s the ini!a!ve to show we care about our outstanding seniors in our community,” said Harmony Court spokesperson Joel Grigg. Recipients also received luggage and gi" baskets. Harmony Court hosted the awards ceremony on Oct. 1 to mark Na!onal Seniors Day. WINNERS: Jim and Lindy McQueen won in the leadership category, and for the \rst !me, Harmony Court granted one of the awards to a couple. The McQueens started EPIC, which stands for Ed-

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especially with school children. When asked what it was like to win the award, she replied, “very overwhelming” with a laugh. “It was a good feeling. It feels I’ve been able to contribute in some small way,” she said. There isn’t much New Westminster resident Barbara Der hasn’t volunteered for. Der, who won the community award, has been volunteering since she was a child, and she has helped many local causes in Burnaby and New Westminster. Groups and events include (but are not limited to) Continued on page 33

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SeniorsNOW Recognition: Burnaby resident George Doering recently received an award from Harmony Court for his community contributions. For years, Doering has been volunteering for local causes, especially those helping other seniors. PHOTO FILE

Local residents recognized for community service Continued from page 32 the B.C. Coali!on to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors, Burnaby Food First, the Burnaby Historical Society, Community Centred College for the Re!red, Woman’s Bank Society, the South Burnaby United Church, B.C. Seniors Games, the Hyack Fes!val (parade and associated events), the Sapperton Day Street Fes!val, the Anvil Centre and the 12th Street Music Fes!val. Der, a former Burnaby city councillor, loves meeting people through volunteering, and she o"en works behind the scenes, coordinating other volunteers.

“It’s mee!ng the people and ensuring what you give them makes them happy and they enjoy every minute at their volunteer job,” she said. “That’s important. It’s important to never waste a volunteer.” George Doering took accolades in the healthy living category. Doering, who started volunteering close to his re!rement, sat on the board of New Vista seniors’ care home for 18 years. He’s also wellknown for his work with COSCO, the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organiza!ons of B.C.,

“(The award is) more or less for my partners, too, because we work in a group. I’m only the techy guy on the computer,” he said. Doering mostly volunteers helping other seniors, and he said he gets a lot of sa!sfac!on out of it. “I keep mentally alert, which is very important at our age,” he said, adding he plans to volunteer as long as he can. Doering, who can o"en be found helping local New Democrats on elec!on campaigns, was also named a local hero by the City of Burnaby.

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What a difference a weekend makes. The Simon Fraser University women’s wrestling team was ranked No. 5 in the Women’s College Wrestling Association preseason rankings but after its first weekend it is performing more like No. 1. The Clan swept undefeated through the Cliff Keen Duals in Oklahoma City Friday and Saturday, launching the season 8-0. The Clan defeated No. 1 ranked Campbellsville (Ky.) and No. 3 Oklahoma City followed by a repeat victory over McKendree of Illinois, the sixth-ranked team in the preseason, to win the tournament. Five Clan wrestlers went undefeated in the 24-team tournament: Darby Huckle at 101-pounds, Mallory Velte at 143-pounds, Abby Lloyd at 116-pounds, Francesca Giorgio at 136-pounds and Kendall Reusing at 191-pounds. “Unfortunately in our first match at 155 lbs (St.Thomas More alumna) Monika Podgorski was winning 8-0 over Alexis Porter when she landed awkwardly and dislocated an elbow,” said Clan head coach Mike Jones. “This made for a possible 11 or 12 point swing in team scores and I thought we had little chance of victory. “But the team stepped up and our only loss in nine other weights was a forfeit at 109,” said Jones. “It was a great start to the season and although we are further ahead than I thought we were we still have considerable ground to cover.” Three other Clan wrestlers, Dominique Parrish, Jen Anderson and Payten Smith, only lost once during the tournament, posting 7-1 records. They had launched the tourney with a 3710 victory over Wayland Blue and lost just nine matches over five duals on opening day. Huckle won all six of her matches, while Velte was 5-0 for the first day. In the preseason rankings, Huckle, Lloyd, Anderson and Smith were rated top-five in their respective weight classes. SFU hosts the Clan International Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the SFU West Gym, with the finals scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

A big kick: A Wesburn Stars player, centre, prepares to launch the ball towards the net in his under-10 game against the Royal City Thunderbolts last Saturday at Moody Park. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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Long breakouts and giveaways are never a good recipe – unless you are on the receiving end. The St.Thomas More Knights fell victim to a few turnovers and some long plays in Friday’s 33-7 loss to No. 2-ranked Terry Fox Ravens in AAA senior football action. Keeping Fox’s star running back Jeremie Kankolongo off the scoresheet was certainly one pre-game target – unfortunately the limber-legged rusher was able to scoot for 138 yards while a couple of other Ravens stepped up with major contributions. “I think we were so focused on stopping Kankolongo that we didn’t remember they had another guy who could run the ball,” said STM head coach Bernie Kully. “We changed things up towards the end but it was too little too late.”

Scoreless after 12 minutes, Fox got inside the 15-yard line on their first drive but the Knights held the undefeated Ravens back. The game’s first score came early in the second quarter after Kimani Dorsey picked off STM quarterback Liam Feenan’s pass at midfield. Dorsey returned the pick to the Knights’ 20-yard line and a few minutes later the Ravens put six on the board on a 15yard passing play. The Port Coquitlam crew would add to their lead when QB Jake Laberge hit Jaden Shanley on a fourth-and-23 play with 1:27 remaining in the half. STM got on the board six minutes into the third quarter when running back Luca Bellini drove five yards through the middle for six points. It capped a tremendous series by the Grade 12 senior, as he batted down a Fox pass and on the next play recovered a fumble on the Ravens’ 20-yard line.

But that was all the offence the Knights could manage. Bellini would end with 137 yards on 17 carries and six tackles at linebacker – earning him the Player of the Game honours as chosen by the Fox announcer. “I was telling Luca that this was one of the best games that I’ve seen from an STM guy in a while and we’ve had some pretty good players,” remarked Kully. “His effort was awesome. He’s very humble and he does exactly what you ask him to do. It’s awesome to have a guy like Luca in terms of his attitude and effort.” Tyler Eckert and Ben Steele counted nine tackles each, while Demarius Henderson collected eight on the day. Terry Fox improved to 4-0 in Conference play, while STM sits second at 3-1-1.The Knights have a bye week to prepare for their final home game, Nov. 6 against Kelowna.

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Simon Fraser University junior Rebecca Bassett finished third and the Clan women’s cross country team placed fourth at the 2015 Great Northwest Athletic Conference championships, held in Bellingham,Wash. Bassett set the pace over the first 2,000 metres before Alaska Anchorage’s Joyce Chelimo and runner-up Caroline Kurgat surpassed her. Bassett crossed the finish line in 21:29.10 minutes. SFU freshman Addie Townsend fin-

ished 19th overall with a time of 22:49.20 to crack the top-20. The Clan were attempting to defend their 2014 GNAC cross country title, but instead witnessed Alaska Anchorage scoop up its sixth championship in the last seven years. Also placing for SFU were Paige Nock, 22nd, Reta Dobie, 30th, and Miryam Bassett in 40th.

STEELERS SUNK BY PILOTS Taking it on the chin, the Grandview Steelers suffered a 6-1 lashing at the hands of the visiting Abbotsford Pilots on Sunday.

Trailing 2-0 after two periods and 5-0 with just 6:40 to play, the Steelers’ Kevin Allen deposited the team’s only tally on the afternoon. Grandview was outshot 36-29 during the game, with Abbotsford’s Jacob Crawford turning aside all but one shot. A slow start did no favours for the home team, as they mustered just three shots on goal over the first 20 minutes. The Steelers, who had ended a three-game winless skid earlier in the week, have a slim one-point lead on Delta and North Vancouver for first place in the Tom Shaw

Conference. An 8-0 start to the season is just a distant memory, as Grandview’s record now sits at 9-3-0-1. They’ll put first place on the line Saturday when they visit North Vancouver, then return home Sunday to face Aldergrove, 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Winter Club.

WILDCATS STAY PERFECT Burnaby Central Wildcats ended the AAA senior boys soccer regular season by maintaining an unblemished record, blanking the Burnaby North Vikings 2-0 on

Monday. The Wildcats topped the league at 7-0, while the Alpha Aztecs finished second overall with a 4-1-2 record. In their regular season-ending test, Alpha doubled up Moscrop 4-2, Burnaby South edged Cariboo Hill 1-0, while Byrne Creek blanked New West 5-0. The playoffs begin today with third-place Burnaby North hosting sixth-seeded Byrne Creek, while No. 4 Cariboo Hill Chargers takes on Burnaby South at Cariboo Hill. Both games kick off at 3:30 p.m.

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One week after signing New Westminster native Tyler Digby to a new oneyear contract, the Vancouver Stealth have turned around and dealt the versatile twoway player to the New England Black Wolves for sniper Garrett Billings. The National Lacrosse League Stealth shipped Digby and a second round draft pick to acquire Billings, a former Burnaby junior Laker. When the NLL season begins in January, Billings will be restarting his career having missed all but eight games last season after he tore his ACL. In the shortened season, he tallied five times and set up 31 goals, Prior to that, he was the first NLL player to post three straight 100-point seasons. “Garrett brings great leadership to the offense. His lacrosse IQ is a tremendous asset for us. He is always looking to make his teammates better and puts them in great situations to score,” said Stealth head coach Dan Perreault. Billings has averaged two goals per game during his six seasons in the NLL, and has accumulated 509 points over 86 games. It was the second time that Billings had been traded for a New Westminster product, as midway through the 2015 NLL season he was dealt by the Toronto Rock to New England for Kevin Crowley. New England didn’t keep Digby long; the New Westminster native was shipped Monday to the Calgary Roughnecks in a deal that landed the Wolves the reigning league MVP Shawn Evans. In Billings,Vancouver nets one of the league’s

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top offensive shooters. He placed third in league scoring in 2014 with 101 points (32 goals, 69 assists) and led the NLL in average pointsper-game (6.73) while playing in just 15 games. Playing junior A lacrosse in Burnaby, Billings was part of the Lakers’ Minto Cup wins in 2004 and 2005. “He brings a different dimension to the weapons we already have and the fact that he is a local player is fantastic. He is a familiar face to the public and we are excited to show him off to the community he grew up in,” said Stealth president and general manager Doug Locker.

“I could not be more excited for this opportunity to join the Stealth, and I know my family is equally happy to drive just a few minutes down the road and watch me play,” said Billings. “Looking at this year’s roster, I am joining a very deep team with some great players, and with that comes great expectations.There is some pressure on me to perform well and I am looking forward to the challenge.” A finalist for the NLL’s Most Valuable Player award in 2012, 2013 and 2015, Billings was recognized in both 2013 and 2014 as the circuit’s Sportsmanship Award winner.

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