Burnaby Now March 15 2017

NEWS 5

Protesters take over mayor’s office

COMMUNITY 11

We’ll drink to that

SPORTS 27

Bulldogs finish fourth

St. Patricks Day CONTEST

S E E P G. 21 F O R D E TA I L S !

WEDNESDAY MARCH 15, 2017

LOCAL NEWS – LOCAL MATTERS

There’s more at Burnabynow.com

LET THERE BE LIGHT – AGAIN:

Artist Nick Gregson with some work being readied for the Luminescence II exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery. The second annual exhibition is building on the success of last year’s Luminescence, which drew unprecedented crowds out to the Burnaby Arts Council’s gallery to enjoy an exhibition of two- and three-dimensional work celebrating light in all its forms. This year’s show features video and light installations, along with sculpture, painting, photography and more. Opening night festivities – including entertainment and a fire show – are set for Saturday, March 18 at the gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. For more on the exhibition, see our special coverage on pages 3 and 4 of this edition.

PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

EDUCATION

Trip to China ‘super waste of money’ Trustee estimates the trip will cost taxpayers nearly $37,000 – but school officials defend trip as the cost of doing business

By Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

Four Burnaby school district officials are in China this week on a trip one trustee is calling a big waste of money.

Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen, secretarytreasurer Russell Horswill

and trustees Baljinder Narang and Larry Hayes have joined delegates from the City of Burnaby, Burnaby Board of Trade and Tourism Burnaby on a March 7 to 17 trip that will touch down in four Chinese cities, including Hong Kong.

Based on costs she said

Order Take-Out.

were quoted in a private board meeting ($9,200 per person), trustee Meiling Chia estimates the trip will cost taxpayers nearly $37,000 – more if Niccoli-Moen’s and Horswill’s salaries are factored in.

Chia also estimates the trip will consist of only

about 40 per cent education business, with the other time spent in transit and on city business.

“We’re paying that amount of money for basically only three to four days education-related business,” Chia told the NOW. “… I’m just thinking it’s super waste of

money.”

In the past, trustees have paid their own way to join city delegations abroad, according to Chia.

This time the district is picking up the tab, but the trip was never discussed at a public board meeting.

In private meetings, Chia said she questioned why the superintendent and secretary-treasurer were going instead of the head of the district’s international education program.

She said she was told Continued on page 8

Got Your Tax Assessment, What is Your Home Worth?

*Receive $5 off any pre-tax spend of $15 at Nando’s Kingsway. Valid until April 15, 2017. Not valid with any other gift. Not valid for alcohol, Gift Cards, or retail sauces. One offer per guest. Must present this card for offer redemption. Not valid on other offers.

Call me at 778-773-4646 for a FREE home market evaluation and the most up-to-date market information about your area.

Call 310-SPOT (7768) or order online at www.whitespot.ca

RE/MAX Central

Burnaby, BC V5H 4C2

| Since 1985 | #1-5050 Kingsway,

778-773-4646 AL KABANI

alkabani@remax.net

2 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY Prices Effective March 16 to March 22, 2017.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT Organic California Grown Rainbow Carrot Bunches

B.C. Grown Organic German Butter Potatoes from Across the Creek in Pemberton

Farmcrest Non GMO Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

5.99lb

4.98 Ataulfo Mangoes from Mexico

Personal Size Red Seedless Watermelon from Mexico

assorted varieties 460ml

value pack 13.21kg

2.98 bunch

2.27kg (5lb) bag

Boned Broth

10.99 Pleasantside Pork Sausages

Johnston’s Boneless Sirloin Pork Roast or Steaks RWA*

5/5.00

select varieties 375g

11.00kg

2.98 each

6.99

4.99lb *RWA – raised without antibiotics

GROCERY

DELI

Liberté Classic Yogurt

Laiki Rice Crackers

assorted varieties

2 varieties

SAVE

100g

750g product of Canada

SAVE

33% 2.99

20%

454g and 1kg product of Vancouver, BC

assorted sizes • product of USA

SAVE

assorted varieties While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.Product may not appear exactly as depicted.

assorted sizes • product of USA

reg price 6.79-23.99

30% Off

regular retail price

Farmer’s Market Organic Purees and Pie Mix assorted varieties

assorted sizes • product of USA

30%

UP TO

34%

Wholesome Organic Sugar and Sweeteners

SAVE

assorted varieties

2.79 to 3.49

SAVE

3.39 to 3.99

SAVE

405-430g product of Vancouver, BC

27%

8.49

Frontier Organic Spices

12.99 whole 6.99 half

assorted sizes product of Abbotsford, BC

3.99

BAKERY

500-600g • product of Abbotsford, BC

St. Patrick’s Day Cookies, Cupcakes and Cake

SAVE

assorted varieties

UP TO

35%

regular retail price

Earthbound Farm Organic Frozen Fruit

8.99

assorted sizes

Love Child Organic Baby Food assorted varieties

assorted varieties

assorted sizes

300g • product of USA

33%

select varieties

assorted varieties

30% Off

SAVE

Farmcrest Specialty Non GMO Roasted Chickens

Armstrong Cheese

assorted varieties reg price 4.59-8.99

4.99/100g

1L product of Canada

Silver Hills Sprouted Grains Bread, Buns and Bagels

assorted varieties

assorted size packages product of USA

7.99 each or 3.99 to

34% 19.99

Rocky Mountain Frozen Pizza

Made in Nature Dried Fruits

regular retail price

assorted varieties

41%

assorted varieties

30% Off

Uncle Luke’s Organic Maple Syrup

UP TO

assorted varieties

5.49 to 9.99

27%

500ml-1L product of Canada/USA

Imported Select Irish Cheese

125-300g • product of EU

SAVE

Imagine Organic Soup

SAVE

7.99 to 15.99

reg price 5.79-10.99

product of Thailand

27% 3.49

Terra Breads Signature Spice Pistachio Granola

SAVE

Green & Black’s Organic Cocoa Powder and Hot Chocolate

product of Canada, Italy, Slovak and Netherlands

4.99 to 5.99

reg price 1.79-4.99

3.99 to 7.99

25% Off

regular retail price

WELLNESS Platinum Naturals Vitamins and Supplements Assorted Varieties Select Sizes Excludes Bonus Bottles

20% off Regular Retail Price

Amazing Grass Green Superfood Powder Assorted Varieties Excludes Raw Reserve

27.99 240g (30 serving) 46.99 480g (60 serving)

Renew Life Probiotics Assorted Varieties Select Sizes Excludes Bonus Bottles

20% off

Introducing the Choices Online Store

Regular Retail Price

WomenSense Women’s Health Supplements

Wellness and Grocery Items Delivered Right to Your Door

Assorted Varieties

Select Sizes Excludes Bonus Bottles

20% off Regular Retail Price

www.choicesmarkets.com

shop.choicesmarkets.com 100% BC Owned & Operated

/ChoicesMarkets

@ChoicesMarkets

/Choices_Markets

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 3

Citynow LUMINESCENCE II

Lighting up the Burnaby arts scene Julie MacLellan

jmaclellan@burnabynow.com

As spring light returns to a world of winter darkness, artists are joining forces to illuminate the night.

Deer Lake Gallery is marking the spring equinox with Luminescence II, the followup to last year’s hit show. It opens with a special evening celebration on Saturday, March 18.

The gallery is readying for a major event after last year’s opening, which saw an unexpected couple of thousand visitors wait in a long lineup along Deer Lake Parkway for their chance to check out the exhibition of two- and three-dimensional artwork celebrating light.

The inaugural exhibition,

Who’s in Who’s taking part in Luminescence II? HFour (a.k.a Ben Z. Cooper and Stuart J. Ward) Ben Lee Bill Thomson and Michael Stefureak Chris Taylor Corey Hardeman Dorothy Doherty Dorothy Williams Farhad Amini Frederick Popowich Nick Gregson with Jeff Cheung Grant Withers Grant Cameron Jan Rankin Lloyd Stone Louise Dee Scott Gillies Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk Monica Gewurz Myranda Storm Robert Turriff Nancie T. Green Ron Simmer Ross Hayduk Wendy Schmidt Barbara Mulski Candice Okada Cassidy Luteijn Iris Mes-Low Steven Smethurst GlowMe: Beyond the Violet – Sunny Jasper Teena Martin

and in particular an infinity room installation by artist Ron Simmer, created a massive social media buzz and drew visitors who had never before paid a call on the Burnaby Arts Council’s small, typically low-key gallery.

That unprecedented success gave the arts council pause when considering a repeat exhibition this spring.

“If you do another Luminescence, the biggest fear is, is it going to be as successful?” said Teena Martin, the arts council’s executive director.

Any trepidation she had, however, was easily put to rest by the response from artists.Typically, Deer Lake Gallery hasn’t had professional Vancouver-based artists knocking on the door.

For Luminescence, however, the response has been different.

“These guys are coming to us,” Martin said. “I was approached long before I even did the call on this.”

Her challenge wasn’t finding enough artists to create a second show; it was finding enough space to hold all the work they were proposing.

The 750-square-foot gallery space will be used to its fullest – artist Grant Withers will even be doing an installation in the fireplace.

“We’re using every possible space you can think of,” Martin said with a laugh.

The small former storage room in the back, which housed Simmer’s infinity room last time out, will hold a 3-D installation by the professional art team Hfour – a.k.a. Ben Z. Cooper and Stuart Ward – which creates an infinite landscape using a video monitor and mirrors (see story on page 4).

“They are professionals in lighting; you won’t be disappointed,” Martin promised.

Outside, the mural artists of the Optical Illusion Museum will be creating

AGLOW: Teena Martin with her work Under the Sea, getting ready for Luminescence II at Deer Lake Gallery. Martin, the executive director of the Burnaby Arts Council, is excited by the evolution of the exhibition since last year’s inaugural show. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

a three-dimensional-effect mural along the front wall.

Also outside will be an installation by Vancouver artist Robert Turriff.

“Now that was a find,” Martin said, noting there was some serendipity involved in Turriff’s participation.The artist had been at the gallery for the Kukwits’men exhibition earlier this year, through a personal connection to artist Zee Kwakwee Baker, and was intrigued enough to want to take part in Luminescence.

Turriff will bring his light work Pulse Quasar, an interactive sculpture that lights up in response to viewers’ movements as they jump, dance and walk on a pad below.

Indoors, there will be a huge variety of work that reflects the theme of the show.

“There’s a variety of ways

Check it out

What: Luminescence II, an exhibition of two- and three-dimensional artworks celebrating light, to mark the spring equinox.

Where: Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. When: March 18 to April 8.

Opening night Saturday,

you can interpret light – in painting, in backlit artwork, in photography – and we have all that,” Martin said.

In all, more than 30 artists are taking part, and this year’s works will extend the Luminescence theme even beyond the boundaries of the original show.

“I’m just so impressed with the evolution of this exhibition and the experimental, using light in its many forms,” Martin said.

Beyond the artwork, the arts council is going all-out

March 18 at 7 p.m., with VIP access at 6 p.m. Closing night festivities April 8, 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free. VIP passes for opening night for $25.

Info: www.burnabyarts council.org or call 604-2987322.

to create a true opening night event.

DJ BJAM (Ben Lee, by any other name) will be on hand for the evening’s festivities – and, as it happens, he also has work in the exhibition. Singer-songwriter Carolyn Neapole will also entertain for the festivities.

And, at 8 p.m., audiences can catch a live performance by ACROfire Entertainment, as Lukas Knab combines fire props, martial arts and acrobatics.

For Martin, the buzz sur-

rounding Luminescence II isn’t just about the exhibition itself. It’s part of an evolution in the city’s arts scene.

“If you compare us five years ago to now, there has been such a shift,” she said, noting that she now regularly gets 60 to 70 applications for the 11 exhibition spots she has available year-round. “We’re trying to build the arts here.We have an opportunity to show some really great art.”

With so much building and development going on in the city, Martin hopes to see the corporate and business community also recognize the importance of arts and join in to help promote it.

“If you have a vital arts community, it draws people,” she said. “I’m hoping that this will be part of that.”

Get insight into artists’ work at Deer Lake Gallery talks

The Burnaby Arts Council has planned a series of artist talks and demonstrations throughout the Luminescence II exhibition.

Here’s who you can meet at the gallery: NICK GREGSON AND JEFF

CHEUNG OF OPTICAL ILLUSION MUSEUM: Gregson, the artist, has some of the largest street art murals in Burnaby, and he has created a new work at Deer Lake Gallery especially for Luminescence.

Cheung, the “ideas man,”

is working towards opening a stand-alone gallery of “optical illusion art” in Vancouver.They’ll be speaking on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m.

MONICA GEWURZ: Gewurz’ art is a blend of

representational and semiabstract composition. Her paintings are inspired by nature’s wonders and by designs from ancient civilization emphasizing light, colour, form and texture.

Using thick layers of materials to build an almost

3-D effect, she creates complex surface and depth in her paintings. She’ll be speaking Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m.

CHRIS TAYLOR: Taylor will be demonstrating how to make, find,

repurpose and scavenge things that help produce painted surfaces that are new, exciting and, most importantly, have the appearance of spontaneity or effortlessness.Taylor will be speaking on Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m.

4 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Citynow LUMINESCENCE II

A landscape at the edge of art and technology Julie MacLellan

jmaclellan@burnabynow.com

For StuartWard, art is an ever-evolving process.

Ward was a painter until he came to realize the idea of creating a two-dimensional, non-interactive work no longer reflected the society he sees around him.

“Making art that’s static or not interactive or doesn’t move doesn’t reflect society as much as I hope it would,” he muses. “It’s about reflecting the world around us.”

Ward is one-half of Hfour, the professional artist team that’s coming to Luminescence II with its video installation, AllWatched Over By Machines of Loving Grace.

Together with Ben Cooper, Ward is creating an installation that will explore humanity’s relationship with technology – presenting both a utopian and a dystopian vision of the world.

Their light installation uses video monitors and a tunnel of mirrors to lead viewers into an infinite land-

scape. It’s inspired by two artworks of the same title: the original, a 1967 poem

by Richard Brautigan; the second, a 2011 BBC documentary series by Adam Curtis. Brautigan’s work is rooted in a utopian vision, where technology and nature coexist in harmony, while Curtis’s work argues that technological utopia has failed us.

“You look into two different portals and are transported – one is a utopian and the other is a dystopian view of reality,” Cooper explains. “Any piece of technology has potential for great good or great evil. It’s all about what you do with it.”

For Cooper, it’s important to have conversations about these issues, and, for him, the logical way to have those conversations is through art.

“I think in images and experiences.To me, I’ve always enjoyed creating experiences and immersing people in them,” he says.

He’s looking forward to taking over the back room at the gallery – a previous storage area that became the site of the biggest buzz around last year’s show when it housed Ron Simmer’s infinity room installation, A NightWalk in Falling Snow.

In fact, it was talking to Simmer about the show that Cooper got excited about the potential for taking part in Luminescence II. “We wanted to really create an experience in that back room,” Cooper says.

“We wanted to create something special for people to step into.There’s a real transformative nature in technology.”

Ward, too, is embracing the chance to create something different than what the duo has typically done.

“It’s a little bit more sculptural than some of the other work we’ve done,” he explains, noting that because of the confined space, they’ve used mirrors to make the space look bigger.

Creating the installa-

EXPLORATIONS: All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace, as seen during the installation process. The piece uses mirrors and video monitors to create an infinite landscape. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

tion as a duo has been a true partnership,Ward says.

Cooper came up with the idea for what to build.Ward came up with the title.Then they worked together to build the concept of what exactly they would create to work with that title and how they would explore the nature of the duality they wanted to portray.

They’re hopeful the end product of their efforts will be appealing not just to those who consider themselves “arty” but to an audience of anyone and everyone.

“We want to have our art accessible to everyone,” Cooper says. “Art has got kind of a bad rap in that it can be exclusionary.”

And it’s important to him that work like Hfour’s continue to be seen – and talked about.

“We should be paying more attention to media art,” he said. “It’s the medium of our times.We interact with technology every day, and we don’t think about it much.”

Spring Break | Free Admission

FamilY Fun! March 13-24, 11am-4:30pm

Explore the Village with our new Adventure Guide! $6.00 per guide includes a carousel ride.

Thanks to our partners:

6501 Deer Lake Ave | 604-297-4565 | burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 5

City now

Housing activists stage sit-in at mayor’s office Tereza Verenca

tverenca@burnabynow.com

What was supposed to be a news conference quickly escalated to a sit-in inside the mayor’s office last Thursday.

About 11 protesters with the Stop Demovictions campaign met media outside city hall to demand residents of two soon-to-bedemolished Silver Avenue buildings be properly compensated.

In 2015, city council adopted a Tenant Assistance Policy. Developers looking to bulldoze multi-family buildings must provide tenants three months’ notice and three months’ rent. Under the Residential Tenancy Act, landlords must provide only two months’ notice and one month’s rent.

The city’s policy states developers must also submit a tenant assistance plan to the city, giving the names of those affected by the redevelopment.

In the case of Belford Properties, which plans to

replace the two low-rise rental apartments on Silver Avenue with highrise condo towers, its tenant assistance plan was submitted June 2015, the same time its rezoning application went to public hearing. Anyone who moved in after that date, after the developer submitted its tenant assistance plan, is not covered by the poli-

This is about people going homeless

cy, Lou Pelletier, the city’s director of planning and building told the NOW. Organizers with the Stop Demovictions campaign gave the City of Burnaby one week to change its policy so all demovicted tenants are covered, regardless of the date they moved in.They claim many residents were not told about the building’s fate or the true length of their tenancy

agreement.

Last Thursday, protesters marched into Mayor Derek Corrigan’s office to present their case and speak with him. After being greeted by his assistant, Elaine Wong, they were told he was out of the country for a few weeks and no councillors were at city hall.

The group then barged into Corrigan’s office, where activist Ivan Drury sat down in the mayor’s chair.

“This is about people’s lives; 200 units being demolished.This is about people going homeless,” protester Sara Sagaii told Wong after she asked them to leave.

“We’ll stay here until you get anyone from council or an official person who can make a decision,” Drury chimed in.

Wong repeatedly asked everyone to move into council chambers, but they refused.

Dave Critchley, the city’s director of public safety, then came into the room, asking the group to leave

Sit-in saga: Police were called to the mayor’s office last week after activists barged in. The anti-demovictions group refused to leave until they met with a city councillor. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

because there were confidential papers around.

Critchley informed the protesters the cops had been called and they were on their way.

About an hour later, a handful of Burnaby RCMP

BURNABY S 2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES 18.4% Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

($85.1 million)

15.2% General Government Services

($70.2 million)

13.7% Public Works

($63.1 million)

12.7% RCMP Burnaby Detachment 12.0% Waterworks Utility 9.3%

Sanitary Sewer Fund

8.6%

Fire

4.0%

Solid Waste

($58.9 million) ($55.3 million)

($43.1 million) ($39.7 million)

($18.3 million)

3.1%

Planning & Building ($14.2 million)

3.0%

Burnaby Public Library ($14.0 million)

officers showed up. Police told the group they were trespassing and they could be arrested if they didn’t leave.

After much back and forth, Coun. Colleen Jordan agreed to come down and

meet with the protesters at 1 p.m. outside the mayor’s office.

With about 45 minutes to kill at that point, it became a waiting game. Some protesters left the mayor’s Continued on page 10

Your opinion is important to us!

Burnaby Council is committed to financial, social and environmental sustainability. To ensure we achieve this goal, the City is focused on providing excellent policing and fire protection services, upgrading roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and ensuring Burnaby parks and recreation facilities meet citizens needs. In addition, we recognize the importance to Burnaby citizens of ongoing maintenance and replacement of existing City facilities.

To ensure the City s priorities reflect those of Burnaby citizens, we want to hear from you!

The City s 2017-2021 Provisional Financial Plan was presented to Council on February 27, 2017 with a proposed tax rate increase of 2.95%. We would like your views on the budget and, in particular, municipal service and priorities. The Plan is available for viewing on our website (www.burnaby.ca) under Our City Hall Financial Reports.

»

In order to allow enough time for Council to consider them before final approval of the tax rates in May, please provide your comments by Wednesday, March 22, 2017 to: finance@burnaby.ca Finance Department 4949 Canada Way Burnaby, BC, V5G 1M2 Tel 604-294-7009 | Fax 604-294-7544 | www.burnaby.ca

6 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Opinion now OUR VIEW

Our solution: Start annual elections During the last two weeks we, and the citizens of B.C., have been deluged by government announcements on everything from Sparwood infrastructure improvements to Uber.There really seems to be something for everyone.

Like a PNE hawker, the government is appealing to the widest possible market.

Last week, there were announcements on technology skills, seniors’ care, affordable housing, grants galore, something for B.C. food processors, more ambu-

lances and paramedics, B.C. farmers’ markets and a new hospice in Langley. Many of these are good and needed.

And now this week, Christy Clark says she’s launching a panel (after the election) to look into political donations. Really? We suspect it isn’t coincidental her conversion came after media reports the RCMP were looking into potential violations of the B.C. Elections Act by Liberal lobbyist/supporters.

Not to mention Clark’s other announcement of a

new law to be introduced requiring bureaucrats to document key government decisions.

Again, really? It was the Liberal government’s own practice of avoiding a possible paper trail to evade Freedom of Information laws that has been an issue during the Liberal’s reign.

Next week we expect to get an announcement about a commission on government bribing its own taxpayers with taxpayer money.

We only wish.

The problem is that vot-

ers are so cynical they just shrug their shoulders when another announcement comes out about something that should have been done three years ago.

It’s politics, they say.

Well, we can’t argue with that. But if our expectations for governing have sunk this low, then there’s really only one solution.We need to have elections every year.

It would work like this: For six months of the year MLAs would sit in the legislature (probably more than they currently do) and the

other six would consist of running around passing out cheques and figuring out who they needed to bribe next year. And, yes, there is that irritating problem of always having to go to the polls – but it would soon become a yearly chore just like daylight savings. And, for those who say it will cost more and result in shortterm policies, we say phooey – it will actually encourage politicians to keep their promises and not to continue to count on just one segment of the population for

support. If you’re up for reelection every year, you’re going to have to expand your base considerably. And it will even out the everyfour-years deluge of ‘bribes.’

And, frankly, it may even encourage more voters to vote. It appears the average voter has a very short memory – certainly few seem to remember scandals that are even two-years old.

With annual elections, heck, it’ll even pop up as a Facebook memory. Something people do seem to pay attention to.

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

What role will Greens play?

While our two main provincial parties continue to snipe at each other on a daily basis, they both may want to glance over their shoulders at something that may prove to be a significant factor in how either of those parties fare on Election Day. That would be the B.C. Green Party.While I see nothing to suggest it is anywhere near being in a position to actually win the election, there is mounting evidence it may be able to damage both the NDP and the B.C. Liberals in some key ridings in the province and perhaps even pick up a couple of seats.

First off, the party’s infrastructure and resources bear little resemblance to the party’s operations in the 2013 election. Back then, it ran a threadbare campaign with an unfocused approach, and it still resulted in a breakthrough win in the Oak BayGordon Head riding. Four years later, the party has a dozen paid staff on the payroll (up from just one) and is heading into the election campaign with enough money to run a more modern campaign.

Party leader Andrew Weaver will even have a leader’s tour bus, and he intends to visit wide swaths of the province. He will undoubtedly garner considerably more media coverage than any Green party campaign in the past.

Weaver tells me that party fundraising has skyrocketed

in recent months, with more than $5,000 coming in on an average day, all individual donations (the average amount is $51). He expects the party to spend between $1 million and $2 million in the campaign, an unheard of amount for the party in past elections.

The Greens have also paid more attention at attracting solid candidates and expect to field a candidate in the vast majority, if not all, of B.C.’s 87 ridings.

Weaver has also discovered some issues that contrasts the Greens well compared to the other two parties.The Greens are the only party to refuse campaign donations from unions and corporations.

Where lies the best chance for more Green Party wins on May 9? The 2013 results showed the Greens can steal votes from both of the other parties.

So look toVancouver Island, and ridings like Saanich North and the Islands and CowichanValley, both currently held by the NDP. Or to B.C. Liberal ridings on the North Shore in MetroVancouver or the Burnaby ridings, where Kinder Morgan may be a dominant issue.

New Democrats and B.C. Liberals are locked in verbal warfare with each other right now. But they ignore the B.C. Greens at their peril, at least in certain ridings.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

’TWAS SAID THIS WEEK ...

I said,‘Why we paying that much money just for them to build a relationship?’

Meiling Chia, trustee, story page 1

ARCHIVE 1993

Reform breaks through

After 21 years of uninterrupted representation by the New Democratic Party, the federal riding of New Westminster-Burnaby changed its stripes in the October federal election. NDP incumbent Dawn Black, the MP since 1988, lost to Reform Party candidate Paul Forseth. Responding to naysayers who said it couldn’t be done, Forseth said, “We showed them differently, didn’t we?”

OUR TEAM

LARA GRAHAM

PAT TRACY

DAVID GORDON-SMITH

Publisher

Editor

Digital sales director

lgraham@burnabynow.com

ptracy@burnabynow.com

dgordon-smith@burnabynow.com

201a-3430 Brighton Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5A 3H4 MAIN SWITCHBOARD 604.444.3451 DELIVERY INQUIRIES 604.398.3481 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 604.444.3000 EDITORIAL/NEWS TIP LINE 604.444.3020 FAX LINE 604.444.3460 EDITORIAL editorial@burnabynow.com ADVERTISING display@burnabynow.com CLASSIFIED DTJames@van.net

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2013

THE BURNABY NOW IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSMEDIA COUNCIL, WHICH IS AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO DEAL WITH ACCEPTABLE JOURNALISTIC PRACTICES AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR. IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT EDITORIAL CONTENT, PLEASE CONTACT PAT TRACY AT EDITOR@NEWWESTRECORD.CA. IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE AND WISH TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT, VISIT THE WEB SITE AT MEDIACOUNCIL.CA OR CALL TOLL-FREE 1-844-877-1163 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 7

Opinionnow INBOX

Mayor has taken buckpassing to new heights Dear Editor: Re: Group wants all tenants compensated, Burnaby NOW, March 2.

Mayor Derek Corrigan has just took his passing the buck game to comical levels last week when he asked that the city’s policy for tenant compensation be taken up by the province.

Under provincial law, tenants receive a minimum of one month’s rent when they are evicted.

In 2015, when the mayor and council were under pressure for demovicting almost 1,000 low- and moderate-income renters, the city passed a policy that states owners must provide a minimum of three months’ rent as compensation for displaced residents. They didn’t do this out of the kindness of their hearts; rather, it was to deflect mounting criticism that the city didn’t care for renters, especially lower-income ones they are desperately trying to eject from Burnaby.

In the case of the 109 rental units on Silver Avenue, many of these residents were recently told they would not be compensated three months if they moved in after June 2015. Some have been told they will get no compensation.

In response to this, the mayor said to CKNW that any problems should be taken up with the province (Residential Tenancy Branch), not the city. So, effectively, Corrigan expects the prov-

ince to investigate and enforce infractions of a policy the city put in place rather than the City of Burnaby. This gets more confusing because, if Corrigan is correct, why isn’t the provincial MLA Kathy Corrigan taking action on behalf of dozens of her lowest income constituents?

In this case, probably because she understands that a city policy cannot be enforced by the provincial government. Does the mayor truly think that his demovictions and unwillingness to enforce its own Tenant Assistance Policy is the fault of other levels of government?

Murray Martin, Burnaby

Landlords need help Dear Editor: Homelessness is a problem I hear about every day, yet no one has ever mentioned the problems involved with getting rid of a bad tenant who knows how the system works.

I get so angry at the law the Residential Tenancy Branch has to follow that I could scream.

Landlords prefer to have their places empty rather than dealing with RTB laws, and I am one of them now. The stress, emotional and financial and the time involved is not worth the extra income. Landlords need help and incentives, not the roadblocks created by the government.

Hilda Weber, Burnaby

NEW ARRIVAL!

2017 PROOF SILVER DOLLAR 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANADA

$59.95 NO GST

THE BURNABY NOW WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. We do, however, edit for taste, legality and length. Priority is given to letters written by residents of Burnaby and/or issues concerning Burnaby. Please include a phone number where you can be reached during the day. Send letters to: The Editor, #201A–3430 Brighton Ave., Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4, email to: editorial@burnabynow.com (no attachments please) or fax to: 604-444-3460. Letters to the editor and opinion columns may be reproduced on the Burnaby NOW website, www.burnabynow.com.

THE BURNABY NOW IS A CANADIAN-OWNED COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE CITY OF BURNABY EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY BY THE BURNABY NOW, A DIVISION OF GLACIER MEDIA GROUP. THE BURNABY NOW RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY–WE COLLECT, USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BURNABYNOW.COM

INSIDE SEARS (on 2nd floor), METROPOLIS at METROTOWN 604-433-3211 • LOC 579

WATERMAIN FLUSHING The City Engineering Department will be commencing its annual program of flushing and cleaning watermains on February 9th 2017 to May 31st 2017 This activity may cause pressure fluctuations, some discoloration and sediment in the water supply reaching your home or business.

These conditions should be of short duration and do not pose a health hazard.

If your water appears discolored after our crews have finished flushing, clear your water by running a cold water tap.

KINGSWAY ZONE

From: Boundary Rd to Royal Oak Ave From: Rumble St to Moscrop St

Watermain Flushing: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday General Inquiries Call 604-294-7221 More information go to our website: Burnaby.ca/flushing

8 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

City now Officials say China trip is vital for relationships Continued from page 1 it would be a good chance for them to build relationships with city staff.

“I said, ‘Why we paying that much money just for them to build a relationship?’” Chia said. “How much that cost for them to mingle around here? To have a coffee?”

Chia said she had put her name forward to join the delegation in China since she had already paid for her own trip to Guandong province, where her mother’s family is from and where she owns a home, but her name did not end up on the delegation list.

Staff told her the list had been approved by the board, she said, but she hadn’t been a part of the decision.

“I’m a trustee and I don’t even know what’s going on,” Chia said.

Board vice-chair Baljinder Narang, however, said the trip was no secret.

“There are lots of things that don’t necessarily come up to the public meeting,” she told the NOW. “This is part of one program, and it would get reported through the education committee. … A lot

of things that happen, we report back on after the event, not necessarily before.”

Narang and Niccoli-Moen estimated the cost of the trip would be between $30,000 and $34,000, and the superintendent said she and Horswill won’t be paid extra for working over the

It’s a $20million-plus business ...

spring break but will simply take those vacation days at a different time.

Such trips are basically the cost of doing business, according to Niccoli-Moen.

“It’s a $20-million-plus business,” said the superintendent of the district’s thriving international program, “so it’s very important for us to be intimately involved in that operation, both from the leadership, strategic visioning part as well as the financial. With a division that’s that large, there are costs for operating that kind of business. There’s

ANGED WE CH ME THE NA UR AND O ..

ATION. DESIGN

also a budget built into that, a travel budget.”

Niccoli-Moen said the district has hosted numerous delegations from Burnaby’s sister and partner cities in China, and it was time to reciprocate.

“They’ve invited myself, personally, and the school district multiple times to go there,” she said.

As for the trip being only 40 per cent education related, the superintendent said she didn’t see it that way.

“They’re kind of intertwined,” she said.

Narang agreed.

In the past, when she has paid her own way to join city delegations, she said foreign municipal officials directed many school-related questions her way.

“For them, it’s one thing,” Narang said.

For Niccoli-Moen, the trip is all about forging links that will benefit students down the road.

“The more opportunities and pathways we can open for students the stronger our district is,” she said.

The actual cost of the trip hasn’t been confirmed.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MARCH 1 - 31

DRAWING TIMES: BUT WE A RE STILL THE SAME GREAT ST A FF & PARTNERS !

MONDAY - THURSDAY 8PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9PM | SUNDAY 6PM EARN BALLOTS BY PLAYING SLOTS & TABLE GAMES. 4X BALLOTS EVERY THURSDAY.

RULES APPLY. VISIT GUEST SERVICES FOR DETAILS.

Vancouver’s Only Downtown Casino

VEY KEMP HAR INC. CPA HAMILTON VEY K EMP HAR LY R E M R O C.) (F MILTON IN A H N O IS GOOD IS NOW...

760 Pacific Blvd. South Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7 KH BURNABY CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS INC. #153 - 4664 Lougheed Hwy. Burnaby, BC Phone: (604) 291-1470 • Fax: (604) 291 0264 Email: burnaby@kempharvey.com

BRING IN THIS AD WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR COMPLETED TAX RETURN TO GET A SPECIAL GIFT (UNTIL APRIL 15, 2017).

Across from BC Place P 604.687.3343

EDGEWATERCASINO.CA

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 9

News now CRIME

Bizarre break-ins puzzle church community Cornelia Naylor

cnaylor@burnabynow.com

Ministers at a Burnaby church are confounded after a pair of bizarre break-ins over the last few days that saw an office ransacked, candles lit on the altar, dance tights filched, a grocery bag of vegetables left in the pews and a minister’s sweater stolen – and then returned.

Willingdon Community Church, a heritage church on the corner of Madison Avenue and Parker Street in the Willingdon Heights neighbourhood, got a burglar alarm for the first time in its 66-year history this week after break-ins late Wednesday or early Thursday and late Saturday or early Sunday.

“Everybody’s a little bit more paranoid,”Willingdon Heights United Church minister Bruce Cowburn told the NOW. When a minister came into the church at 6:30 a.m.

Thursday to prepare for an

early morning service, he found the front doors had been kicked in.

“The doors have to be replaced totally,” Cowburn said.

Everybody’s a little bit more paranoid Based on the damage and what was taken, the minister suspects young vandals are responsible.

“In my office, which is upstairs and away from everything, I had had my sweater hanging on the back of my chair, and it wasn’t there, but there was a kid’s hoodie, and a bag of candies I had in one of the closets had been ripped open and there was candy wrappers all over,” he said.

The culprits trashed his office, busted five interior doors, tagged a bulletin board, lit candles in

the sanctuary and pulled a bunch of equipment out of an electronics room.

They didn’t take any computers, choosing instead four guitars, three wireless mikes, six bar clamps that were being used to fixed a couple of the pews and packages of dance tights that had been stored at the church by a dance group that uses the gym on Wednesday nights.

“It’s just strange,” Cowburn said.

Things got stranger Sunday morning.

Cowburn noticed things had been moved around in the sanctuary and thought another user group had made the changes for a service.

But they told him they had found it that way when they came in in the morning.

An inspection of the front door, which neither had used to get in, revealed the door had once again been damaged.

Tapestries had been taken

off the wall. One large one had been rolled up, clamped with the bar clamps stolen earlier and placed on the altar behind the cross.

“The clamps that I was so surprised were missing, they had them clamped around these tapestries on the altar,” Cowburn said.

“They moved the communion table to the centre of the church, lit all the votives (candles) again, put a chair and one of the guitars that was stolen back there.

My sweater that was on the back of the chair in my office upstairs, was on the back of this chair…. I had to do a second take on it because I didn’t notice my sweater right away. Moving the chair and this table, I went, ‘There’s my sweater!’”

In the pew, the culprits had also left a discarded McDonald’s bag and a grocery bag full of vegetables, including broccoli and tomatoes.

“The RCMP guy that came in Sunday afternoon asked me if it was a hate

Alarmed: Willingdon Community Church got a burglar alarm this week after two break-ins in the last few days PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

crime, and I said, ‘No, I’m sure it’s kids,’” Cowburn said. “If it was a hate crime, people would be graffitiing the place, I think.”

The minister said the damage to the church will total about $15,000.

Burnaby RCMP is investigating.

“We would obviously like anybody with informa-

tion about this to contact us because, at this stage of the game, there are no suspects,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Daniela Panesar told the NOW. Contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888222-8477 (TIPS).

MILANI

PLUMBING DRAINAGE & HEATING

GAS HOT WATER TANKS & FURNACES Ask us about Milani’s exclusive

10 YEAR WARRANTY

on Lennox furnaces and Bradford White gas hot water tanks! *

Starting from $3995 Milani Instant Rebate $995 $3000*+ tax

Starting at only

$695*

The Lower Mainland’s Most Trusted Plumbing & Heating Company Family Owned & Operated since 1956.

453-1234

Earn Air Miles With Your Gas Hot Water Tank/Furnace Installation!

Call Milani, the Cleanest Plumber in town!

* Some conditions apply

10 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

City now

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS

Protesters say they will keep fighting Continued from page 5 office, with police not allowing re-entry, while four others remained inside. At one point, police closed the office door, prompting Drury to ask it be opened again.

When it was, he planted himself in the doorway so he could “see his friends.”

No one was harmed, no force was used and no one was arrested during the three-hour sit-in.

When Jordan arrived, the protesters read out their letter.

One of the first issues housing advocates brought up was the cut-off date (before a rezoning application passes second reading) for tenant compensation.

“It’s a reasonable request to ask council to re-examine that.We can do that, and it was done that way for a reason,” Jordan said.

She added anyone who

was misled about the redevelopment should contact city hall.

“We’ll investigate it,” she said, noting one tenant has come forward and staff has “dealt with it.”

Jordan was put on the spot when asked why no one from the city responded to a letter sent six weeks ago to the mayor and council on behalf of the Silver Avenue residents.

The protesters agreed to collect testimonials and have demovicted tenants present their stories at a committee meeting later this month.

“We hope Colleen Jordan follows through with her investigations. She will find these tenants were treated unfairly. I hope she follows through and takes action. If she doesn’t, then we will just keep fighting,” said protester Zoe Luba.

PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Burnaby hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing TUESDAY, 2017 MARCH 28 AT 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1M2 to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”.

1) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 9, 2017 - Bylaw No. 13728 Rez. #16-02 7770 North Fraser Way From:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District and M5 Light Industrial District)

To:

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District, M5 Light Industrial District and Burnaby Business Park Concept Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “New Multi-Tenant Facility 7770 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC” prepared by CTA Design Group)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a multi-tenant industrial development in accordance with the Burnaby Business Park Concept Plan.

2) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 10, 2017 - Bylaw No. 13729 Rez. #16-08 Portion of 7788 18th Street (formerly portion of 7201 11th Avenue [Island 6]) From:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5, RM1 Multiple Family Residential Districts and C2 Community Commercial District)

To:

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5 and RM1 Multiple Family Residential Districts, C2 Community Commercial District, Southgate Neighbourhood Master Plan and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Icon” prepared by IBI Group and PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 46-storey residential tower in the Island neighbourhood of the multi-phased Southgate Master Plan Area.

3) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 11, 2017 - Bylaw No. 13730 Rez. #16-46 3550 Wayburne Drive

BBY

Centre Seton Villa Retirement Supportive Housing & Assisted Living for Low Income Seniors

YOU DESERVE THE VERY BEST! The very best is affordable at Seton Villa Retirement Centre in North Burnaby. Subsidized supportive housing for independent seniors who are active and mobile. (we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or scooters).

Priority for seniors below $37,000 annual income.

Services include: • 24 hour staffing • Freshly prepared, 3 meals daily • Housekeeping & laundry • Personal care available • Extensive activity programs and outings • Caring atmosphere • Outstanding views

‘Seated bocce’ with players Dominic, Mary, Gisela, Ina.

Join us for f a tour on Sunday, S d A Aprill 23, 2017, leaving our lobby promptly at 1:30, with refreshments served in our elegant dining room after. Please register by phone in advance to confirm your attendance as space is limited.

3755 McGill St. Burnaby (1/2 block off North Boundary Rd.) 604-291-0607 • www.setonvilla.com Seton Villa is owned and operated by Action Line Housing Society

From:

P2 Administration and Assembly District

To:

R3 Residential District

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to facilitate subdivision of the subject property into 16 residential lots, and to allow for construction of one single family dwelling on each created lot.

4) Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 12, 2017 - Bylaw No. 13731 TEXT AMENDMENT The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw text amendment is to amend the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 in regard to (1) parking space requirements for liquor licence and similar establishments for the sale and consumption of food or beverages on the premises; (2) to exclude mobile retail carts from building enclosure requirements; (3) to define public assembly and entertainment uses; (4) to align maximum height of fences/ walls located anywhere on a property with 2012 BC Building Code regulations; and (5) to align minimum clearance of required off-street parking spaces with 2012 BC Building Code regulations.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by a proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard: • in person at the Public Hearing • in writing should you be unable to attend the Public Hearing; - Email: clerks@burnaby.ca - Letter: Office of the City Clerk, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1M2 - Fax: (604) 294-7537 Please note all submissions must be received by 4:45 p.m. on 2017 March 28 and contain the writer’s name and address which will become a part of the public record.

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, BC, V5G 1M2 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays from 2017 March 15 to 2017 March 28.

NO PRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING D. Back CITY CLERK

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 11

Communitynow

He’s tapping into a taste for craft beer Dageraad Brewing on the cusp of opening a new tasting room next to its current Burnaby brewery

Cayley Dobie

cdobie@burnabynow.com

After 16 months of back and forth with the City of Burnaby, Dageraad Brewing is finally on the cusp of opening its new tasting room.

Construction is currently underway at the Burnaby-based brewery to convert the industrial unit next door into a 40-seat lounge, which will include balcony seating and two long tables on

It was really encouraging to see.

the main floor.The space is similar to what Dageraad already uses, but its cold cement walls are being filled in with drywall; its heavy metal door will be replaced with glass; and two holes have been cut into the roof and will be made into skylights.

The intention is to transform the space into a beer cathedral, Ben Coli told the NOW during a recent visit.

But getting to the point

where they could actually start renovating the space took much longer than Coli had anticipated.

“We had difficulty with permitting.The City of Burnaby is a) very, very busy with all the construction going on in Burnaby but b) kind of difficult to deal with.We did not have a happy time. It took us more than a year, basically from our first conversation to them actually getting the green light,” he said.

“But that’s all behind us now.We are fully under construction and as long as licencing with the province goes OK, we should be opening our new tasting room, hopefully, in April.”

And it’s welcomed news, according to Coli.

The brewery lost 10 pallets of its specialty 10 Degrees beer in January, which was worth about $40,000 to $50,000 at wholesale, he said.

The culprit? The brewery’s new warm room, where they bottle condition all their beers – a process unique to Dageraad that involves storing the beer in a warm room so it can re-ferment inside the bottle and become carbonated. (Most breweries add CO2, in-

CHEERS Ben Coli, owner and brewer at Dageraad Brewing in Burnaby sits on a pile of drywall in what will soon be the brewery’s new 40seat tasting room. Coli expects the lounge to open in April after more than a year of planning and back and forth with the City of Burnaby. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

stead.)

“The new warm room was a lot taller than the old one, and we had some fans in there to circulate the air, but they were not sufficient, and it got way hotter at the top of the room than at the bottom, and it basically cooked everything at the top of the room,” Coli explained.

“We had to throw away like 600 dozen bottles of beer, which for a brewery of our size, is just friggin’ terrible.”

When news got out about what happened, other brewers asked how they could help, while restaurant owners offered tap space for Dageraad or placed large orders to try and help with

cash flow.

“It was really encouraging to see. It really actually helps take the sting out of losing all that beer,” he said.

Despite the hardship, Coli hasn’t let it stop him from doing what he loves – brewing beer.

Dageraad recently teamed up with Steamworks, also based in Burna-

by, to produce East of East Van, a saison brewed with black lime and white pepper, and New Westminster brewer Steel & Oak to produce an American IPA dubbed the Suburbs.

Dageraad Brewing is located at 114-3191 Thunderbird Cres., near the Production Way SkyTrain station.

Burnaby couple earns prestigious B.C. honour TerezaVerenca HERE & NOW

tverenca@burnabynow.com

A well-known Burnaby couple has received the province’s Medal of Good Citizenship.

On March 12, Richard Lee, the MLA for Burnaby North, presented the accolade to Lou Ryan and her son, Bradley, on behalf of his late father, Ken Ryan.

The medal, which was launched in July 2015, recognizes individuals, who through exceptional longterm service, have made outstanding contributions to their communities without expectation of remuneration or reward, reads a press release.

Ken and Lou’s contributions include: establishing

and running the Burnaby North Community Fair in Kensington Park; a Christmas holiday hamper program; regularly rolling up their sleeves to help at food banks, school hot dog days and at the Lochdale Community School Christmas pancake breakfast.

“When I met Ken, he was involved with community service and it was natural for me to join him.The number of events and organizations we became involved with seemed to grow and grow as the years went by. Our lives were made richer by knowing that we helped to make a difference in the lives of others,” said Lou in the release.

MP A GLOBAL LEADER Congrats go out to Terry Beech.

The MP for Burnaby North-Seymour was recently inducted into the World Economic Forum’sYoung Global Leaders Program.

The initiative recognizes young leaders from 40 different countries who are making “active, positive change in their communities,” reads a press release.

Beech joins parliamentary colleagues Mélanie Joly and Michelle Rempel, who were inducted into the program last year.

“It’s a privilege and a pleasure to be inducted ... and to stand with so many amazing recipients, past and present,” said Beech in the release. “I look forward to finding new ways to create positive change in Burnaby North-Seymour.”

Continued on page 12

Top citizens: Lou Ryan, left, was recognized along with her late husband, Ken, with the B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship.

Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee, at right, was on hand for the presentation of the award. Lou and Ken made extensive contributions to the community, including establishing and running the Burnaby North Community Fair in Kensington Park, helping with a Christmas holiday hamper program and volunteering for community causes such as food banks, school hot dog days and a school pancake breakfast.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

12 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Citynow

Creating Beautiful Smiles

Think pink: Leadership students from Windsor Elementary School started off the morning on Feb. 22 with a group photo before they performed their acts of kindness at Metropolis at Metrotown.

Ocean Dental welcomes Dr Stephanie Cheng.

She is currently accepting new patient of all ages.

Call us now to schedule your first visit.

Dr. Stephanie Cheng

Comfortable I Friendly I Professional Part of the Burnaby Community for over 25 Years.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

300 - 4789 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC 604.432.7874 • www.oceandental.com

Mall hosts Pink Shirt Day fun Continued from page 11 LOCAL CPA RECOGNIZED FOR VOLUNTEERISM Burnaby’s Geraldine Lai also gets a shout out.

The local accountant received the Distinguished Service Award for Service to the Profession from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC).

Lai is known as a mentor and leader

“Lai is known as a mentor and leader in CPABC’s Burnaby/New Westminster chapter,” states a press release. “As chapter chair, she contributed to strategic planning and organizational initiatives, helping the chapter grow through expanding its volunteer pool and increasing member engagement.”

In the community, Lai has volunteered with the OtherHalf Chinese Stem Cell Initiative. She also used her expertise to advise the

board of Pacific Grace MB Church, located in Vancouver.

PINK SHIRT DAY SUCCESS Metropolis at Metrotown raised $2,000 during Pink Shirt Day last month.

The money was donated to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund, which distributes the cash to various non-profits across the Lower Mainland that support children and their self-esteem. Organizations include Kids Help Phone, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and theYMCA of Greater Vancouver.

Mall staff teamed up with Maywood Community School to put on a flash mob.The entire student body (more than 400 students) came out and danced to Justin Timberlake’s Can’t Stop the Feeling.

Anti-Bullying Day or Pink Shirt Day is an annual day of solidarity against bullying founded in 2007 by a pair of Nova Scotia high school students after they witnessed a new student at their school being teased for wearing a pink shirt.

Send Here & Now ideas to tverenca@burnabynow.com.

Take the Spot to...

Take the Spot to...

YOUR SPOT. SPOT. YOUR

Orderonline onlineand andSAVE SAVE20% 20% * Order onyour yournext nextorder. order. on

*

whitespot.ca

whitespot.ca

*Offer valid only for online orders purchased at whitespot.ca *Offer validwith onlyany forother onlinepromotion. orders purchased at whitespot.ca Not valid until March 31, 2017. Not valid with any other promotion.

Tuesday, March 28th, 4:00 - 6:00pm Choices Crest Location 8683 10th Ave, Burnaby

Complimentary Naturopathic Consults With Dr. Jenifer MacKenzie, ND, Ray Clinic Free event but registration is required.

Visit www.choicesmarkets.com/events.

Or phone 604-522-0936. /Choices_Markets

NORTH RD & LOUGHEED 4075 North Road 604-421-4620

KINGSWAY BURNABY 5550 Kingsway (3.5 blocks east of Metrotown) 604-434-6668

MARINE & BYRNE 7519 Market Crossing 604-431-5100

LOUGHEED & GILMORE 4129 Lougheed Hwy. 604-299-4423

NEW WESTMINSTER 610 - 6th Street 604-522-4800

KENSINGTON SQUARE 6500 Hastings Street 604-299-2214

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 13

BURNABY

BUSINESS NEWS

ET

OR

D

ST

RE

CE

NT

UE

RA

L

BO

UL

AR

NEL SON

AV E

AV

Lobley Park

EN DO

W

AV

S ILVE R AV E N U E

SU

UE

SS

ET

Maywood Community School

M A R L B O RO U G H AV E N U E

D U N B L AN E AV ENUE

BO

UE EN

GR IMMER

Bonsor Recreation Complex

EX

AV

MAYWOOD

B U R L I N GT O N AV E N U E

E

Pa rk w ay

OR

AV D OR LF

RE

IRVING STREET

BENN ETT ST RE ET

BC

TE

ST

NE WT ON ST RE ET

D

UE

EN AV ER

LV

SI

D

M c M U R R AY

EX

EV

STREET

UE

AV AY cK M

OO

Mc K AY AVENU E

W

SA NDERS

MARLBOROUGH

Proposed Metro Downtown Open Space

ET

EN

IE SS CA N

IO NS TE EX

AY

AY

METRO DOWNTOWN

M ST ETR AT OT IO OW N N

Maywood Park M

SW

GRIMMER

STRE ET

CT

IMPERIAL STREET

Metrotown GENERAL LANDUSE MAP

LEGEND

RM3s

RM4s

Medium Density Residential

RM5

RM5s

RM4s/C2

High Density Residential

RM4s/C3

RM5s/C2

RM5s/C3

Institutional/ Park/ Live/Work Open Spacel Opportunity Public School

Neighbourhood Commercial Opportunity C1

High Density Mixed Use

SkyTrain SkyTrain Station C2/P2/ Commercial Node

PHOTO: TIFFANY BROWN COPPER

SF

NG

ST

Marlborough Elementary School

N E L S O N AV E N U E

RE

SS SU

GH

UE

ET

W I LL I NG D ON AV E

N DO NG LI IL W

KI OU

EN

RE

AV

ST

OR

NS

W

EN

BE

LE

Y

SB

Civic Square

Kinney Park

TH

RR

NG

SF

ST

KA

BE

VD

Pa rk O R wa D y

M cK ER CH ER AV E

AY cK

BL

KI

EN

AV SO

RE

L

R O YA L O A K AV E N U E

RE

M

BC

BE

N

RA

MI L L E R AVE

AV E

D O V E R ST RE E T LS T

AV

ZE

S TRE ET

UE

EN

LI

AV

HA

IL

ET

BOOTH

E LS OM

M AI T LA ND

UE

N DO

LE

RE

ET

W

EN

ST

NG

P

SUSS EX AV EN U E

AV E N UE

AV EN U E

P IO N EE R AV EN U E

UE

E

AV

EN

NT

IL

PATTE R S O N AVEN UE

M

ST

GRAFTON

HA RLE Y CT

THE RIDGE

KA TH

SO

IL

W EN

UE

B OU N D A RY RO A D

AV

UE EN AV

KE

N

CENTRAL PARK EAST

AV E NU E

WI LL IN GDO N

CH AF FEY

UE EN AV

E BARKER IV OL

ST

S H EP HE RD STREET

IVE

RE

I VE

DR

ST

DR

ES

N

M

LE

AY

GE

KG

M

AN

OA

GR

JA

S

C R ES

AY

S TRE ET

N

SW

SA RD IS

** Specific locations for new institutional uses are not shown on the General Land Use Map as they would be considered on a site-by-site basis on any site designated for mixed-use.

ST RE ET

GRAFTON NG

ST RE ET

DIS

KI

Central Park

S TR EET

SARDIS

CE

BURNABY BOARD OF TRADE

B U XT ON

BAR KER

SARDIS

KIN GSW AY

PA ST TTE AT RS IO ON N

The Burnaby Board is supportive of the City of Burnaby’s proposed Metrotown Downtown Plan which would guide the area’s growth over the coming decades and create a downtown core in Metrotown by permitting higher density throughout the area. The BBOT supports the City’s vision of continuing to develop Metrotown into a vibrant and diverse urban centre with walkable, transitoriented communities, mixed-use residential development, and a variety of new commercial opportunities for businesses.

The BBOT believes the proposed plan would encourage significant economic investment in the area over the coming years and would create new opportunities for a variety of businesses as the area develops and grows. “This plan will allow Burnaby to maximize the tremendous potential that Con’t on p.3

AB BE Y AVE NUE

AVE N UE

STREET

CENTRAL PARK NORTH

By Devon Hardie devon@bbot.ca

MAR–APR 2017

HALLEY AV E N UE

AV EN UE

LIND SAY

PAT T E RS ON AV E NU E

SARDIS

* Specific locations for non-market housing and market rental housing are not shown on the General Land Use Map as they would be permitted uses on all residentially designated sites.

BU XTON CT

LE

JER SEY AV E N U E

SA ND EL L

NOTE: S T RE E T

BOND

SAMA R A C T

RG

Pa rk w ay

S TR EE T

George McLean Park

FO

BC

S MITH AV EN UE

T HU RS TO N

I NM A N AVE N UE

B O ND S TR E ET

EN

C

SARATOG A CT

CHR IST O PH ER

AR

Burnaby Board of Trade supports Metrotown Downtown Plan

Neighbourhood Boundary

Metrotown landuse map courtesy of the City of Burnaby, Planning and Building Department. Go to burnaby.ca to view the full report.

Events Calendar

MAR 31 NRG MORNING: NETWORKING GROUP

APR 12 EFFECTIVE TASK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

MAR 16 AFTER HOURS MIXER @ 3AG SYSTEMS

APR 5 AFTER HOURS @ BCITSA & HABITAT PUB

APR 24 BC ELECTIONS BURNABY MEET & GREET

MAR 22 BEYOND THE BLAST: MARKETING SEMINAR

APR 6 “WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS” PANEL

APR 26 HIGH TEA DIM SUM IMMIGRATION UPDATE

MAR 29 HIGH TEA KIMCHI BC-KOREA CONNECTIONS

APR 11 POWER HOUR: REFERRAL ROUNDTABLE

For event detals, please visit:

Platinum Annual Board Partners

Gold Annual Board Partners

Silver Annual Board Partners

BBOT.CA

Featured Service: Behaviour Support

Join us in building more inclusive communities and enriching people’s lives.

Support for individuals and families living with a developmental disability or autism: • Laurel Behaviour Support Services • Community inclusion programs and initiatives • Variety of home living options • Competitive, community based employment services A CARF accredited, not for profit community living service provider funded by the government of British Columbia.

Laurel Behaviour Support Services provides behaviour consultation in various streams of services. Connect with us to learn more about: • Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (0-6 years) • Supports for School Aged Children and Youth (6-18 years) • Social and Employment Skills Training (14-18 years) • Adult Services • Triple P Stepping Stones Parenting Program • Interactive training for community partners

Making Changes That Matter.

Contact us for a free consultation:

Phone: (778) 945-1435 Email: laurel@posAbilities.ca

www.laurelbc.ca

DL#5505

4550 Lougheed Hwy, CARS COST LESS Burnaby AT CARTER!

604-291-2266

• 5.3L V8 ENGINE

• TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER

• TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER

• REAR VISION CAMERA

• 20” BLACK ALUMINUM WHEELS

• AND MORE VALUABLE FEATURES

NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score**

www.cartergm.com

CARTER GM

!

PLEASE CALL DEALER FOR DETAILS. ALL PRICES AND PAYMENTS ARE NET OF ALL INCENTIVES AND PLUS TAXES, LEVIES AND $495 DOCUMENTATION FEE. FINANCING ON APPROVED CREDIT.

VAN.

BURNABY

NO.

1 FR

EEW AY

U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ** Government 5-star Safety Ratings are part of the

time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations

retail cash purchase, finance or lease for an eligible new 2017 Sierra Double Cab at participating dealers. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited

Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the

NEW CAR 2311 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5M 4W5 (604) 222-7788

WILLINGDON

N

March 1 to 31, 2017. $10,500 is a combined total credit for retail cash purchases on an eligible 2017 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition. Credit consists of: $4,150 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax

Brand Centre

exclusive), $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application

Lougheed Hwy.

BOUNDARY

Carlo Vecchio Sales Consultant Fluent in Italian 604.828.0106 HWY 1

BURNABY Szymon Fugiel Sales Consultant Fluent in Polish 604.313.5272

License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are

Paul Killeen Sales Consultant BMW i Specialist 604.762.0977

subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from

- 55-Point Inspection - 1 year Roadside Assistance - 1 year Accident Management

59

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.COM 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition.

$

Boundary

14 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

SPRING INSPECTION.

Get your vehicle ready for Spring.

95

Additional costs may be required for replacement parts and related services. Offer valid until December 31, 2017.

Visit our Service Department for full details.

Brian Jessel BMW – Centrally located just off Highway 1. Visit us today!

Insurance Provided by:

www.brianjesselbmw.com

@BrianJesselBMW

LOUGHEED HWY.

E. HASTINGS

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 15

BBN 3

bbot.ca

Metrotown Downtown con’t from cover exists in the Metrotown area and create exciting opportunities for businesses to locate or expand here as new office, retail and commercial space is created,” says BBOT President & CEO Paul Holden.

The plan will also allow Burnaby to better accommodate the nearly 120,000 additional people expected to move to

P the pledge

the city in the next 25 years. “In order to welcome the expected growth in population while mitigating negative impacts such as urban sprawl, traffic congestion and even higher housing costs, increased density will be essential,” says Holden. “The BBOT believes that Burnaby does development right by allowing growth where it can be best

absorbed by our existing infrastructure and that is what this plan aims to do. We feel that this is the best way to ensure Burnaby can grow while remaining an attractive city in which to live, work, play and learn.”

The BBOT has issued a statement outlining its position on the proposed Metrotown Downtown Plan and its impacts

on the community which can be found at bbot.ca. The BBOT will continue to engage with the City on the plan’s development as well as consult with its Social Development Committee and Environmental Sustainability Committee to ensure all stakeholders and perspectives are represented. ¾

Pledge Success Story: Grand & Toy’s sustainability commitment to corporate citizenship With a growing global population, ever increasing energy prices, diminishing natural resources, a highly competitive business and economic landscape, and rising consumer engagement surrounding environmental impact; sustainability in business is no longer an option—it is a requirement. Sustainability can both build consumer trust in a company, but also lay the foundation for long-term organizational success in an ever-changing, resource-stressed world.

But it is not enough for companies to simply create a sustainability program and view its initiatives as a separate function from finance, marketing or human resources.

The drive towards true sustainability in business requires an integrated strategy in which environmental responsibility is wholly embedded within a company’s structure and culture. Grand & Toy, one of the largest American-owned business solutions and B2B office products and service providers, is a leading example of how brands can lead this new business paradigm, inspire social innovation, and help businesses reduce their environmental footprint while still optimizing their bottom line.

Grand & Toy’s sustainability journey started in 2008 with the publication of the company’s first corporate social responsibility report.

The purpose of the sustainability program was to “strive to find ways to be better for our environment, our communities, and our Canadian business community.” This intention continues today and remains just as relevant.

To establish the organization’s most important sustainability priorities, Grand &

Sustainability Snapshot Bike to Work Week Mark your calendars! Bike to Work Week is May 29 to June 4. Last year 36,998 riders and 5,300 workplace teams participated in the weeklong event. Let’s make this year the biggest year yet!

Not prepared to bike every day? Leave your car at home and join Canada’s Commuter Challenge. The challenge is a week-long friendly competition between Canadian cities and workplaces that encourages Canadians to leave their cars at home and rewards walking, cycling, carpooling/ride-sharing, taking transit and telecommuting while celebrating active and sustainable transportation.

You can register yourself and your workplace before the Commuter Challenge

Toy connected with stakeholders. Over the years, the executive team has continued to reach out to associates, customers and suppliers to ensure their focus is still material.

Grand & Toy’s most important environmental priorities have been consistently identified through this process: greener products, waste and recycling programs, and community involvement.

The greener products challenge was addressed by introducing a new “shades of green” classification system. This initiative (called GreenerOfficeTM) allows Grand & Toy customers to easily identify greener products, keep track of their green spend, set greener purchasing goals, and even be recognized as the best in their industry through the company’s Leadership in Greener Purchasing awards. In 2016, green products constituted 27% of the organization’s total sales—a 3 per cent increase from the previous year.

To tackle recycling, Grand & Toy formed a partnership with TerraCycle Canada in 2014 to ensure customers access to viable recycling solutions for coffee capsules. This partnership grew and now also offers Zero Waste Boxes for items often considered unrecyclable such as personal protective equipment, candy bar wrappers, breakroom supplies, and writing instruments. Since 2011, Grand & Toy has also been engaged in battery recycling in partnership with Call2Recycle®—North

America’s first and largest battery stewardship program. Finally, THINK is Grand & Toy’s ink & toner recycling solution for the workplace.

We collect empty ink & toner cartridges and remanufacture them where possible, recycling all others that cannot be remanufactured.

Grand & Toy is active in many communities across Canada. The Pause and Affect volunteer program allows company employees one volunteer day per year. A partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada was established in 2016 to provide a foundation for this program. To date, Grand & Toy associates have contributed over 1,000 volunteer hours as part of Pause and Affect.

Grand & Toy has taken a holistic approach towards sustainability challenges by leveraging both workplace solutions and programs, to build a bottom line that supports both planet and profit. As the organization celebrates its 135th birthday, Grand & Toy’s corporate strategy to encourage positive change in business behaviors by inspiring sustainable change across the country, is sure to be a key driver in growth both organizationally and environmentally. ¾

week (June 4 – 10) up until the end of the challenge. Track the emission reduction, calorie consumption, distance and fuel cost savings all through the online portal. Results are updated daily—see which workplaces and cities have the highest percentage of healthy commuters. A great way to get everyone involved in sustainability!

that help to make a difference. Please email your nominations to tessa@bbot.ca with their name and a short description of why they are an Eco-Hero and we will take it from there!

Calling All Eco-Heroes!

Are you or do you know an individual, business or group working with sustainability as a priority in our Burnaby community? In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), The Burnaby Board of Trade is looking to recognize “Eco-Heroes” and we need your help!

Through The Pledge for a Sustainable Community, we have developed a directory of over 150 businesses who are making a commitment to reduce their environmental footprint. This April we will celebrate our Pledge heroes and others in our community

Join The Pledge for a Sustainable Community Many businesses are already taking steps to reduce their environmental footprint by doing simple things like: •Setting printers to double-sided which can reduce up to 50% of paper waste/year.

•Posting light switch reminders or installing occupancy sensors to keep lights off when unused can save about 25% of lighting energy.

•Composting food waste that can help save over 50% of food that ends up in the landfill.

The fact is, you’re probably already doing things to help the environment so why not let everyone know about your successes!

Visit bbotpledge.ca to find out more about this free resource and what you can gain by engaging with us! ¾

16 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Your Destination for Local Legal Services!

HARROP, PHILLIPS, POWELL & GRAY LLP

#327D 4501 North Road T: 604-688-8211

Stuart Gray and Andrew Kim specialize in resolving business disputes & growing businesses and also help individuals who have been in car accidents. akim@harrop-phillips.com www.harrop-phillips.com

CLAUDIA LECA NOTARY PUBLIC

#303 - 9940 Lougheed Hwy T: 604-931-2855 Claudia’s personalized service in English and Romanian has made her a real stand out for the last 9 years in practice. Wills, Power of Attorney, Notarization. claudia.leca@telus.net www.claudialeca.com

JURIS NOTARY

#315-9940 Lougheed Hwy T: 778-379-8577 Paul Choi provides personalized and caring services in Real Estate/Business purchase and sale, Wills, Power of Attorney and Notarization. info@jurisnotary.com www.jurisnotary.com

NORTH ROAD LAW & NOTARY PUBLIC

208 - 4501 North Road T: 604-444-4566 Eleanor Chung provides exceptional legal services for your real estate and small business corporate matters. Also provides notary public services. info@northroadlaw.com www.northroadlaw.com Enter Social Media Contests to Win Prizes!

www.burnabynorthroadbia.ca

@bbynorthroadbia

@bbynorthroadbia

@burnabynorthroadbia

Presented by:

BREATHS AD AY BY

80

YEARS

Exclusive Media Sponsor:

20+ Exhibitors and 6 Great Speakers featuring a Keynote Speech by Care Innovator, y VICKIE CAMMACK Presented by: BURNABY Saturday March 25th, 2017, 10am - 3:30pm SENIORS

OUTREACH Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby SERVICES FREE PARKING

More information on our website: www.bsoss.org Exclusive Media Sponsor: Any questions please call: 604-291-2258 or email: info@bbyseniors.ca

..

O F A GE.

H

BR E A T

S

YEAR

PE R H O U

BREATHS A

Come along to our Expo to learn about programs and services that can support you in your caring journey.

960 8,409,600

If you provide unpaid support to a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has a mental health or substance misuse problem, you are a caregiver.

PER HS MINU TE

DO YOU LOOK AFTER A RELATIVE, FRIEND OR NEIGHBOUR WHO COULDN’T MANAGE WITHOUT YOUR HELP?

E TAK

E

THE CAREGIVER EXPO

ON A VERA GE BRE AT W

Visit our online Directory

R

...WE WILL TAKE

672, 768K

BREATHS IN OUR LIFETIM E

Poor health: It can take your breath away.

Please give.

604-431-2881 www.bhfoundation.ca $ ! " #

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 17

BBN 5

G

next generation

Minister of Finance talks BC Budget at Burnaby Board of Trade Event

By Devon Hardie devon@bbot.ca BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong was in Burnaby on February 23rd to discuss the new, 2017 BC Budget at an event organized by the Burnaby Board of Trade. Minister de Jong spoke to the crowd of over 100 business men and women on the context surrounding the Budget, its outcomes and priorities, the budget decision-making process, and welcomed questions from the floor during the engaging presentation.

Minister de Jong highlighted the fact that the 2017 BC Budget was the fifth consecutive balanced budget and that BC was in an enviable economic position. The Minister also emphasized the growing diversity of BC’s export markets, the budget increases for health, education and children’s services, and the 50% cut to Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums, which result in substantial savings for businesses as many pay MSP premiums

bbot.ca

The Burnaby Young Professionals On the heels of their successful launch event, the Burnaby Young Professionals Network student career development (BYPN) held their first “How To” workshop in a series aimed at supporting emerging leaders.

The workshop, “Building Relationships Instead of Collecting Cards” was a great success. It was designed to help transform the networking experience from a stressful necessity to an enjoyable activity. Ryan St. Germaine, CEO at BCjobs.ca, BC Tech Jobs & Jobcast, and Camila Louzada, a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, world-class Recruiter and Career Coach facilitated the evening.

The BYPN will continue to offer workshops and networking opportunities for Burnaby’s young professionals throughout 2017, BYPN Chair Renee Chau says “The BYPN has an amazing team of young The Access 2016/2017 program has a lot professionals who are passionate about on the horizon before it winds up in May. building a program that will provide an Students and mentors continue to meet and avenue for people to gain the resources, skills, forge new relationships and opportunities. and network they need to grow their career.”

UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS We are working hard to develop content that Board Games Night is timely and relevant for today’s job market” Social gathering slated for March 22 she added. “This is an amazing opportunity and hosted by the Access Community to work with an organization that trusts the Engagement Committee. committee to determine the overall vision Speed Resume Roundtable while providing the necessary support to Workshop set for March 29 and hosted by move things forward, so it will be exciting to the Access Skills Development Committee. see how this program evolves over the next Finance Panel few years.” To find out more about BYPN visit “So You Want to Go into Finance” roundtable bbot.ca (programs) or email tessa@bbot.ca. discussion being held on April 4.

Access Student Career Development Program update

themselves on behalf of their employees.

A few days prior to the Minister’s event, the BBOT was in Victoria for the unveiling of the new budget. Frank Bassett, Chair of the BBOT Board of Directors, and Cory Redekop, BBOT Policy & Events Manager, were in the Legislature for Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s final budget before the provincial election, representing BBOT members with the provincial government.

Overall, the BBOT was very pleased to see another balanced budget and applauded the provincial government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and its prudent fiscal management.

The BBOT believes that British Columbia benefits greatly from distinguishing itself as a jurisdiction with sound economic policy as evidenced by balanced budgets, surpluses, and a triple AAA credit rating, especially given the recent uncertainty surrounding economic and trade policy across much of the world.

Of particular interest to BBOT members, and the Burnaby business community as a whole, Budget 2017 announced the elimination of the provincial sales tax (PST) on electricity used by businesses over the coming two years. This is a positive move which will help companies across the board and in particular manufacturers, hotels, restaurants and other heavy users of electricity. That being said, the BBOT will continue to advocate for greater reforms to the PST, namely a phased-in PST exemption on business investments in new equipment, machinery, and software. ¾

Case Competition with Electronic Arts Workshop for case prep on April 20 and Case Competition event a week later on April 27.

Access Graduation May 10 Learn more about Access on the programs page of bbot.ca.

Join the Access team!

Are you or do you know an awesome postsecondary student looking to learn the skills and gain the connections needed to be successful in a career after graduation?

The Access Student Career Development Program is here for you!

The Access Program is a unique career development program that provides graduating students with the connections and tools they need to compete in the job market. The program is a year-long dynamic program that is flexible to meet the demands of a busy student schedule.

With amazing mentors from organizations such as Telus, BC Hydro, KPMG, IBM as well as access to the Burnaby Board of Trade’s variety of networking events, panel discussions, and workshops, the program will empower soon-to-be grads with valuable experiences to grow into a successful emerging leader in the business community.

The application for the 2017-2018 program year is now open! Check out the Access website, accessprogram.ca, for more details and to apply today! ¾

BC Finance Minister Michael de Jong Photo: BC Gov’t Flickr

Call for a FREE CONSULTATION!

@bbynorthroadbia

www.burnabynorthroadbia.ca

Call David Gordon-Smith at 604.444.3451 or email dgordon-smith@glaciermedia.ca for a free digital analysis

2017 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB

BURNABY

DL#5505

$

CREW CAB LTZ Z71 MODEL SHOWN

4550 Lougheed Hwy, CARS COST LESS Burnaby AT CARTER!

604-291-2266 @bbynorthroadbia

TOTAL VALUE ON SELECT TRUCKS

*

10,500 GET UP TO

(INCLUDES $1,000 GM CARD APPLICATION BONUS)

TRAILERING PACKAGE

5.3L V8 ENGINE

TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER

DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL

REAR VISION CAMERA

AND MORE VALUABLE FEATURES

“HIGHEST RANKED LARGE LIGHT DUTY PICKUP IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”

BY J.D. POWER IN 2016 ††

www.cartergm.com

CARTER GM

!

PLEASE CALL DEALER FOR DETAILS. ALL PRICES AND PAYMENTS ARE NET OF ALL INCENTIVES AND PLUS TAXES, LEVIES AND $495 DOCUMENTATION FEE. FINANCING ON APPROVED CREDIT.

VAN.

BURNABY

WILLINGDON

Do you want to: • Increase your sales • Find more clients • Know what is happening online • Work with a

BOUNDARY

As an official Google Partner, Glacier Media Group is trusted

by Google to manage your online presence so you can focus on running your business.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab True North Edition. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. * Limited time only. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada. $10,500 Total Value is a combined total credit for cash purchases on select 2017 trucks. Credit consists of: Eligible 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab True North: $4,080 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $820 manufacturer-to-dealer Option Package Discount Credit on the 1LT trim (tax exclusive), $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the retail cash purchase, finance or lease for an eligible new 2017 Silverado Double Cab at participating dealers. On all offers: Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives. †† The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large light duty pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power 2016 Initial Quality Study.SM Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

18 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

A LOT GOES INTO YOUR WEBSITE

MAKE SURE CUSTOMERS CAN FIND IT Gloria Munro, CPA Over 25 years working with small business owners Simplifying the Complicated. www.munrocga.com #303 - 9940 Lougheed Hwy T: 604-434-6620

Jeong W. Jang Lee, CPA Small business owner specialist, law firm’s trust account management using EsiLaw and bookkeeping services. #302 - 9940 Lougheed Hwy T: 604-438-7959 Judy Kim & Co. Ltd., CPA Over 20 year’s experience. #360 - 9940 Lougheed Hwy T: 604-422-8747

Chris Baek, CPA 11 years in practice. Also specializes in Real Estate and Non-Resident taxation. www.tax247.ca #330 - 9940 Lougheed Hwy T: 604-421-5888

Seung Oh Ltd., CPA Also specializes in CRA Audits, voluntary disclosures & foreign investment reporting. #323B - 4501 North Rd. T: 604-674-9900

Enter Social Media Contests to Win Restaurant Gift Certificates! @Burnabynorthroadbia

Visit our online Directory. Easily Accessible.

LOUGHEED HWY.

E. HASTINGS

NO.

1 FR

EEW AY

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 19

BBN 7

M membership

bbot.ca

THE BBOT BRINGS BUSINESSES TOGETHER

to develop strong networks, represent the interests of the business community to local government, and to foster economic development. We also provide a range of services and benefits to our members such as specialized or exclusive events and workshops, and discounted rates on common business expenses. Invest in your business today through a Burnaby Board of Trade membership and begin taking advantage of the great opportunities, benefits and services that comes with being a BBOT member.

Here are some examples of real BBOT members sharing some of their top reasons for being part of the Burnaby Board of Trade:

Welcome new members · · · · · · · · · · · ·

MAPLELAND ENTERPRISES INC. AMYLIA CAPITAL CORP. WEBTECH WIRELESS INC. NU STREAM REALTY INC. PACIFIC PALLET LTD. MPRO MORTGAGE ARCHITECTS INDUSTRY TRAINING AUTHORITY MARIA MAK-SUTTON CENTRE REALTY CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES WESTCOAST ACTUARIES INC. 1STDATARECOVERY.COM PROGRESSIVE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY (PICS) · SMART CHOICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC.

BBOT Membership Info Lunch & Learn FIND OUT WHY OVER 1,100 BUSINESSES, ENTREPRENEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE DECIDED THE JOIN THE BURNABY BOARD OF TRADE! Enjoy a complimentary light lunch and then sit down with Paul, Marisol, Tessa and Cory at this orientation and get a concise overview of all the services and benefits that are available for BBOT members and what you and your business can get out of membership!

UPCOMING INFO SESSION April 25 Noon - 1:00 pm BBOT Offices (201-4555 Kingsway) To register, call 604.412.0100 or email admin@bbot.ca

follow us – bbot.ca

20 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

★ PRE-OWNED ★

S P R I NG

I N V E N T O R Y C L E A R O U T Under $15,000

2010 FORD FUSION SE Sync

2005 MAZDA6 S SPORT WAGON Leather Heated Seats, Sunroof

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

$

#1003129

9,300

2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS SEDAN

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

$

#2593568

9,800

2009 DODGE JOURNEY SE

Bluetooth

Well Equipped

#1103106

9,800

2010 MAZDA5 SPORT WAGON 6 Passenger

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1094969

$

10,300

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CITY SEDAN

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #2796707

$

10,800

2010 FORD TAURUS AWD

SYNC, Tech Package, Heated Seats, Sunroof

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1009146

13,300

$

2014 BUICK VERANO SEDAN

Backup Camera, Bluetooth, Heated Seats

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1499161

$

16,300

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID SEDAN Leather, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Keyless Ignition

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

$

Cars & Trucks

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

9,800

$

#2956604

2013 DODGE DART SE SEDAN Well Equipped

10,300

$

2006 ACURA CSX PREMIUM SEDAN

Navigation, Sunroof, Leather Heated Seats

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #2699424

$

11,300

2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER COUPE

Navigation, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Sunroof, Heated Seats

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1286538

$

#1383101

17,300

$

13,300

Backup Camera, Bluetooth, Leather

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

16,800

$

#1322901X

2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1LS COUPE Bluetooth

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1039338

$

21,300

2015 FORD C-MAX HYBRID 2010 FORD F-150 XLT 4X4 SUPER CAB SE MyFord Touch, SYNC

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1353607

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

2013 KIA OPTIMA EX SEDAN

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #153936X

21,800

$

2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI HATCHBACK Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Sunroof

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1399436

$

27,300

2015 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST COUPE

SYNC, Backup Camera, Wireless Streaming, Leather Heated/Cooled Seats

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #153549X

29,800

$

Backup Sensor, Tow Package

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1019425

$

24,800

2012 RAM 1500 LARAMIE 4X4 QUAD CAB Navigation, Backup Camera, Heated Leather Seats, Sunroof

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1299334

28,300

$

2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 DOUBLE CAB Backup Camera, Bluetooth

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1496453

31,800

$

VANS & SUVs

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 TURBO

Navigation, Backup Camera, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1389179

$

18,800

2015 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING

Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Leather

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #563183

19,800

$

2015 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4WD

Leather, Heated Seats Sunroof

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1599258

$

21,800

2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2LT Backup Camera, Bluetooth, Heated Leather Seats, Sunroof

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1339193

$

19,300

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL2

Navigation, Backup Camera, Leather, 7 Passenger

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1199317

20,800

$

2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN COMFORTLINE 4MOTION Bluetooth, Heated Leather Seats

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1493905

$

25,300

2012 GMC ACADIA SLE AWD

2013 FORD FLEX LIMITED AWD

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE

Backup Camera, Sunroof, 7 Passenger Navigation, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, 7 Passenger

#1279335

$

26,300

2013 LINCOLN MKX AWD Navigation, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Information System, Tow Package, Leather

SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1399348

$

27,300

604-256-8490 *Price is net of all Ford incentives, does not include $599 doc fee, levy or taxes.Vehicle may not be exactly as shown. Ad expires March 31st 2017.

#1319429

26,800

$

2014 INFINITI QX60 AWD

Navigation, Backup Camera, Bluetooth, Heated Leather Seats, Sunroof, 7 Passenger

FLASH PRICE SPRING CLEAROUT PRICE #1496575

39,800

$

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 21

Community now Remembering Barbara Howard: ‘They loved her’ Celebration of life for athlete and teacher set for April 1

By Tereza Verenca

tverenca@burnabynow.com

Barbara Howard was only 17 years old when she boarded a ship to Australia to take part in the 1938 British Empire Games.

She was the first black female athlete to compete for Canada on the world stage.

The longtime Burnaby resident ended up winning two medals – a silver and a bronze – after two relay team races. But it was her main event, the 100yard dash, where she fell short and placed sixth, with a time of 11.5 seconds.

“She was very, very disappointed,” Howard’s niece Charline Robson told the NOW, adding her aunt had broken the Games’ existing record in her Canadian trials (11.2 seconds).

“She didn’t feel like she was an athlete and didn’t represent her country.”

It came down to a poor diet and a lack of supervision on the trip, recalled

Robson.

“She was just on her own, so somebody said, ‘C’mmon I’ll buy you lunch. She ate a lot of foods she wasn’t familiar with; a lot of rich foods, so that’s one of the reasons why she didn’t do very well because she was sluggish.”

Howard was the youngest of four children born to parents Cassie Scurry of Winnipeg and American Samuel Howard, a stationary engineer. Her father died when she was eight years old.

The family lived in east Vancouver’s Grandview neighbourhood.

According to NOW archives, Howard’s speed was noticed early on.

Her classmates always made her their number 1 pick for relay teams, and she always came home with first-place finishes when she competed in a sports day at school.

When she was a student at Laura Secord Elementary and the school bell would

ring, she could sprint the last block-and-a-half and be at her desk on time for class.

It wasn’t until she joined the track club at Britannia Secondary that Howard took running seriously.

After the British Games, the sprinter had her sights set on the 1940 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

But because of the onset of the Second World War, the Games were cancelled.

As Robson put it, Howard “just carried on.”

She went on to become an elementary school teacher.

In 1941, when most ethnic minorities were banned from teaching, Howard became the first visible minority to teach in Vancouver.

One particular teaching stint at Trafalgar Elementary from 1969 to 1972 presented a special challenge.

Howard was given a group of 30 gifted students who were not performing well in Continued on page 22

ENTER TO WIN A GIFT CARD FROM DO YOU HAVE THE LUCK OF THE

IRISH?

SOLVE THE IRISH THEMED TRIVIA QUESTIONS BELOW! 1. What did St. Patrick use to teach the Irish about the Holy Trinity? ______________________________________________________ 2. Which river in an North American city is dyed green every March 17th? ______________________________________________________ 3. Kissing the Blarney Stone bestows what power? ______________________________________________________ 4. What are the four provinces of Ireland? ______________________________________________________

Trailblazer: Barbara Howard is an inductee of the Burnaby, B.C. and Canada Sport Halls of Fame for her contributions to the sport of running. She died on Jan. 26, and a celebration of her life is set for Saturday, April 1 at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in Vancouver. PHOTO NOW FILES

NOW OPEN

Party with us on St. Patty’s Day Irish Food + Drink Specials DJ + Live Music Everyone’s Irish on March 17th

thursday specials SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN BITES CHICKEN WINGS EDAMAME

DRY RIBS

2 FOR 1 SHAREABLE’S

CALAMARI

SPICED YAM OR FRENCH FRIES

EQUAL OR LESSER PRICE

SHRIMP GYOZA NACHOS BUTTER CHICKEN POUTINE HUMMUS & GARDEN VEGET VEGETABLES

5. Name a famous Hollywood actor/actress of Irish decent? ______________________________________________________

Name:

___________________________________________________

Phone #: ___________________________________________________ Email:

ISLAND BREEZE MARTINI $6.5

APPLE PIE MARTINI $6.5

___________________________________________________

Email your answers to: contest@burnabynow.com (please include contact information) or mail or drop off this entry to the BURNABY NOW newspaper office

201A-3430 Brighton Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 3H4 Office Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri

ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday March 22nd 9am

One entry per person | The NOW has the right to publish the winners name | Some restrictions may apply on prize

No Cover

#the405

405 North Road Coquitlam, B.C 604.492.4055

@Pint405Pub pint405pub.ca

THE FOG HAS LIFTED...

22 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Community now Howard inspired students, reached out to newcomers

Continued from page 21 the ordinary classroom setting.

“She took them out; all kinds of field trips,” said Robson. “She taught them photography.When she did anything it was to the nth degree.”

Many of those students became doctors, lawyers and teachers, she noted. For more than a decade, some of them took Howard out for lunch.

“They just loved her,” Robson said.

“Many of them, especially the men, would say, ‘You know Ms. Howard, I don’t know where I would have been without you back in elementary school.”

Howard retired in 1984 and spent her golden years volunteering for the United Church. She was an inspiration to many women, especially immigrants, according to

A young athlete: Barbara Howard in 1938. PHOTO COURTESY OF BURNABY SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Robson.

“She would take them under her wing and give them advice. Anytime anybody would come to the church, when we finished the service, (she’d say), ‘Come to my house for tea.’That’s why she had so many different friends, and younger friends that kept her young. People from the Philippines, Iran, China,Taiwan, Korea.

“I remember so many dinners we had and I looked around the table and so many different nationalities. She was just so inclusive.That’s what I remember mostly about growing up,” said Robson, adding she was raised by her aunts.

Howard was also a huge Canucks fan, dedicating a room in her home to the team, and catching a live game with neighbour and former NHL’er Jack McIlhargey when she could.

“That was her passion,” said Robson.

“Every game, she’d be writing down their scores. She had all of their pictures all over her den.”

Howard was a also member of Confederation Centre, where she conducted peer counselling courses, ran exercise classes and gave hand massages to other seniors. She also belonged to the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority for more than 40 years.

But it wasn’t until her later years that her contributions to the sport of running would be recognized.The former sprinter was inducted into the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame in 2011, followed by the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame a year later and the Canada Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.

“She loved the limelight,” said Robson.

“She was over the moon, ... ‘Oh I wonder who it was who nominated me?’” !

Howard died on Jan. 26. A celebration of life is set for Saturday, April 1 at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St.The service starts at 1 p.m.

Massey Theatre presents Monster Theatre’s

ST PATRICK’S DAY SALE

Save up to

30% off PLUS!

Luck of the Irish SCRATCEH! & S50%AOVFF YOUR

* 10%- E PURCHASE R FURNITU

Scratch & Save an additional

10-50% off

your furniture purchase!*

la-z-boy.com/vancouver · Locally Owned & Operated

SAT MARCH 25 2pm

GET TICKETS NOW!

$10 / $15 / $5 plus service charges

ticketsnw.ca 604.521.5050

Coquitlam Langley Richmond North Vancouver

1338 United Blvd.

20670 Langley Bypass #110 - 3100 St. Edwards Dr. (at Bridgeport Rd) 734 W. 14th St. (1 Block N. of Marine Dr. off Bewicke)

(604) 243-4797 (604) 229-8024 (604) 229-7128 (604) 229-6035

*See store for details. Hot buys excluded. Minimum $598 purchase to receive ‘Scratch & Save’ discount. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Maximum ‘Scratch & Save’ discount $4000.

‘Scratch and Save’ discount applies to furniture pieces only. ‘Scratch & Save’ offer ends Sunday March 26th, 2017 at 5pm.

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 23

Communitynow Tampon Tuesday campaign helps women in need UnitedWay will send donations to agencies that work with women Cayley Dobie

cdobie@burnabynow.com

Periods.They’re a fact of life for women, but for women living in poverty Aunt Flo’s arrival can be a financial burden they can’t afford.

Burnaby-based United Way of the Lower Mainland recognized InternationalWomen’s Day last week by collecting an estimated 1,000 boxes of pads, tampons and other feminine hygiene products for women in need living the region.

The idea came from the charitable group’s labour participation department, which partnered with unions to collect menstruation products for United Way-funded agencies to be distributed to women living in poverty.

The initiative, dubbed Tampon Tuesday, was the first one held in British Columbia, according to JenniferYoung, assistant director,

communications and public relations for the UnitedWay of the Lower Mainland.

“It was fantastic,”Young said. “We collected a lobby full of pads and tampons and other products as well.”

The idea started in Ontario, but the Lower Mainland UnitedWay jumped at the chance to host its own Tampon Tuesday,Young said.

“It really illustrates just one expense that low-income women have got to juggle on a monthly basis,” she said. “Both United Way and the labour department are both advocates for a poverty reduction plan, so this is just one way to kind of bring awareness to a real concrete detail of only one struggle that women in need face.”

Young expected the donations to be sent to recipient agencies, which included theYWCA, Big Sisters, and several neighbourhood houses, sometime this week.

For women in need: From left, Nicola Hill, director of United Way’s labour participation department; Janet Austin, CEO, YWCA Metro Vancouver; and Irene Lanzinger, president of the B.C. Federation of Labour. The group helped lead a camping to collect pads, tampons and other feminine hygiene products for the province’s first-ever Tampon Tuesday. The donated items will distributed amongst United Way funded-agencies supporting women in need in the community. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

MISSING A TOOTH? If an implant is not an option for you

MK PONTIC $5,000 Free Play Each Winner FEB 13 M AR 2 6

Play Slots for your chance to Win!

9 Free Play winners every Sunday with draws at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm!

Unique treatment option to replace a missing tooth without reduction of adjacent teeth. Cost effective, minimally invasive, lasts for years: $600

S RYEMBER T M ENEWARDS

PATIENT WITH TWO MISSING TEETH Right-side implant with crown was placed.

BEFORE

EEORE R FRALL ENC

BEFORE

FO R

Play every Saturday between 9am to 7pm at any slot machine to win your share of $10,000.

Sign Up and get Valid until March 17, 2017.

Present this coupon at Guest Services to redeem

RRCR-BBY

$30 Free Play!

$20 for New Sign Up’s + $10 for providing a valid email address.

AFTER

AFTER

Left-side smaller space was restored with MK Pontic.

BEFORE

AFTER

Contact us to discuss the best option to replace your missing tooth.

We offer family and cosmetic dentistry, braces, dentures, implants and wisdom teeth extractions.

Emergency walk-ins welcome.

Dr. Marianna Klimek & ASSOCIATE DENTISTS 202–2929 Commercial Drive at 13th Avenue

www.mkpontic.com • 604-876-5678 VISIT OUR WEBSITE PHOTO GALLERY FOR MORE BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

24 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Artsnow TO SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Remembering Ingeborg Raymer: Work from the Malaspina Printshop Archive, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery. ca.

TO MONDAY, MARCH 20 Robert R. Reid: ‘Allied Arts’ Affirmative, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, running at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. With Saturday afternoon talk March 11 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

TO THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Hank Bull: Connexion, an exhibition of work by the multimedia artist and the last stop on a crosscountry tour, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the BAG Family Sunday on March 12 (colour transparencies), 1 to 4 p.m., free. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca or 604297-4422.

production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-205-3000 or tickets. shadboltcentre.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 TO SATURDAY, MARCH 18 What A Young Wife Ought To Know, presented as part of the independent theatre series at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the Studio Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. See tickets. shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 Family movie night, featuring a screening of Treasure Planet, 7 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, no registration needed, but drop in early.

Parents must accompany children under 10.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Luminescence, opening night for the new show at Deer Lake Gallery, with

festivities starting at 7 p.m. and ACROfire Entertainment performance at 8 p.m. VIP access ($25) at 6 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322. Exhibition runs at the gallery until April 8.

MONDAY, MARCH 20 TO SUNDAY, MAY 14 Brian Grison: Adventures of a Drawing Boy, featuring mixed-media drawings by artist Brian Grison, an offsite exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 TO MONDAY, MAY 15 The Errand and the Epiphany, featuring photobased collage work by Vancouver artist Jessie McNeil, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.

TO SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Rock, Paper, Scissors, a multimedia installation by Cindy Mochizuki, running at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., by donation. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Bittergirl the Musical, an Arts Club on Tour

burnabyartgallery.ca.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Family movie night, featuring a screening of Enchanted, 7 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, no registration needed, but drop in early as space is limited. Parents

must accompany children under 10.

$12, music is free. Info www. shadboltcentre.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28 A Little Lunch Music, featuring Mohamed Assani on sitar and table, noon to 1 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with buffet lunch in Encores Café from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is

Jazz Jam, hosted by Cory Weeds and open to musicians of all ages and skill levels, or those who just want to listen, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre, in the Studio Theatre. Free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.

LETHAL DRUGS ARE out there

Find out how you can save a life.

Every day, people are losing their lives to overdoses in BC. These deaths are preventable. Many illegal drugs, including party drugs, have been found to contain deadly fentanyl. And even more toxic carfentanil is now being detected in BC. Not using drugs is the best defence — using alone is the greatest risk.

If you use drugs or know someone who does, help is available.

Learn about treatment, and where to find naloxone and overdose prevention sites in your area by calling 8-1-1 or visiting www.gov.bc.ca/overdose.

Over it: Katrina Reynolds and Josh Epstein in Bittergirl the Musical, onstage at Shadbolt Centre. PHOTO EMILY COOPER, CONTRIBUTED

Your knowledge, compassion and action can save a life.

LIMITED TIME OFFER

DATA , TA L K & T E X T

$ 4 0/MO. FOR

N O W W IT H D O U B LE TH

E D ATA

PLUS GET A $25 IN-STORE CREDIT!*

CHATRMOBILE.COM

Learn more at gov.bc.ca/overdose

VISIT OUR LOCATION TODAY!

Aberdeen Centre | Unit 1030, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond | (604) 718-6688 Crystal Mall | Unit 1009, 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby | (604) 718-6601

Offer available for a limited time and subject to change without notice. Get 1GB of bonus data at 3G speed up to 3Mbps in addition to the 1GB already included in the $40/month plan. Once you reach your 3G speed data allotment, your data speed will be reduced until your next anniversary. *Valid at participating location(s) above and subject to change without notice. Only applicable to new activations with the sign-up of pre-authorized payments with auto-pay. In-store credit cannot be applied to top-ups, bill payments or redeemed for cash and has no cash value. Visit chatrmobile.com/plans for more details. ™ Trademarks used under license © 2017

Carry a Naloxone Kit

Call 9-1-1

#stopoverdose

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 25

Communitynow care will be available by appointment. Info at 604297-4901.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Knit2gether, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl. bc.ca/knit. All ages, genders, languages and skill levels are welcome. Experienced knitters are available to help. This is a free, drop-in program.

MONDAY, MARCH 20 Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m. on the second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, exercise, etc. A presentation will be done at 9:45 a.m. on retirement community options for seniors. Info at 604-2974956.

Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on the second floor at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, therapeutic touch, etc. Foot

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Knit2gether, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St. Info: 604299-8955 or www.bpl.bc.ca/ knit. All ages, genders, languages and skill levels

are welcome. Experienced knitters are available to help. This is a free, drop-in program.

Event is on from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tom Kozar Education Centre, 4911 Canada Way, first floor.

There is free parking on the south side of the building.

Refreshments will be provided (please bring your own cup). For more info, call Ed Hepting at 604-961-6622.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 People say age is a number.

What number and what does it represent? Join us for a chance to talk, discuss and debate about this topic.

Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 604-5223971 or bpl.bc.ca/events.

Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on the second floor at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, therapeutic touch, etc. Presentation at 10:10 a.m. on healthful living and the importance of your digestive system. Info at 604-297-4901.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association meeting with special speaker Michele Wilson, a City of Burnaby program coordinator.

She will speak about the numerous programs the city provides for its citizens.

Bring a Friend and Friend Bring a Friend Open House at South Burnaby Lawn Bowl Club, Kingsway and Inman, from 4 to 6 p.m. Come and learn about lawn bowling. No experience necessary; no team commitment.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 Classic guitar concert, 2 to 4 p.m. at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St. Join David Sossa for a roundthe-world tour of music from countries including Japan, the United States, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and Germany, written or arranged for classical guitar. Info: 604-299-8955 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Register online or by phone for this presentation.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

EVENT MY CHOICE SALES

4,000

$

CHOOSE FROM:

UP TO

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CREDIT1

OR

3,500

$

UP TO

BONUS CASH2

OFFER APPLICABLE ON MOST MODELS. THE AMOUNTS SHOWN ARE AVAILABLE ON 2017 TITAN MODELS

ON TOP OF EXISTING OFFERS

RIGHT VEHICLES • RIGHT PRICE • RIGHT TIME

ROGUE

®

STANDARD FEATURES:

LEASE* FROM $251 MONTHLY WITH $1,495 DOWN

59 0.99 THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

$

%

AT

WEEKLY ON 2017 ROGUE S FWD

APR FOR 39 MONTHS

HEATED FRONT SEATS REARVIEW MONITOR

D

LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS

D

XTRONIC® TRANSMISSION

PAYMENT INCLUDES $1,500 MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

SL model shown▲

SENTRA

®

LEASE* FROM $211 MONTHLY WITH $995 DOWN

49 0.99

$

THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLY ON 2017 SENTRA SV CVT STYLE PACKAGE

SR model shown▲

AT

INCLUDES: MOONROOF

%

APR FOR 39 MONTHS

ALUMINUM-ALLOY WHEELS

D

XTRONIC® TRANSMISSION HEATED FRONT SEATS

PAYMENT INCLUDES $1,250 MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

MURANO

®

LEASE* FROM $347 MONTHLY WITH $1,495 DOWN

INCLUDES:

82 1.99%

$

THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLY ON 2017 MURANO S FWD

AT

APR FOR 39 MONTHS

HEATED FRONT SEATS ALUMINUM-ALLOY WHEELS REARVIEW MONITOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM

PAYMENT INCLUDES $1,500 MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

Platinum model shown▲

VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER

OFFER ENDS MARCH 31ST MORREY NISSAN 4450 STILL CREEK DRIVE, BURNABY TEL: (604) 291-7261

If you plan on getting a credit card, buying a home or vehicle, you’ll want to learn more about credit reports, credit ratings and credit scores. Check out the Let’s Talk Credit seminar at Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway, between 7 and 8:30 p.m.

Info: 604-522-3971 or www. bpl.bc.ca/events.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 Job search tour, 2 to 3 p.m., Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Check out resources on resumés, job interviews, cover letters and networking. Tours are drop-in with no advance registration.

Continued on page 26 Offers available from March 1 – 31, 2017. 1Bonus cash discount of $3,500/$1,500/$1,250/$1,500/$1,500/$1,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable to customers who lease, finance or purchase any 2017 Titan/2017 Rogue/2017 Sentra/2017 Pathfinder/2017 Murano/2017 Micra. Certain conditions apply. 2Nissan parts and accessories credit (“credit”) is available on select new and previously unregistered 2017 Nissan models purchased/leased/financed and delivered between March 1, 2017 and March 31, 2017. Maximum $4000 credit available on 2017 Titan models only. Other models qualify for lesser credit amounts as follows: $1,300 (2017 Micra, Versa Note)//$1,625 (2017 Altima, Sentra)//$1,950 (2017 Maxima, Juke, Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada). Credit consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/lease/finance and applied towards the purchase of Nissan accessories from an authorized Nissan dealer. Credit cannot be used towards the costs of installation of Nissan accessories and cannot be deducted from the negotiated selling price of the vehicle. Credit will be deducted from the price of Nissan accessories after taxes. Any unused portion of this credit will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. Customer is responsible for all costs not otherwise covered by credit. Credit has no cash surrender value and cannot be applied to past transactions. Conditions apply. Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. See your participating Nissan dealer or visit Choosenissan.ca for details. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT Style Package /2017 Murano S FWD at 0.99%/0.99%/1.99% lease APR for 39/39/39 months equals monthly payments of $251/$211/$347 with $1,495/$995/$1,495 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $11,270/$9,224/$15,031.

Lease Cash of $0/$1,760/$0 is included in the advertised offer. My Choice Bonus Cash of $1,500/$1,250/$1,500 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $38,393/$27,898/$46,343 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Murano Platinum (AA10). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.

EVENTS CALENDAR

26 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Communitynow Continued from page 25 ONGOING The Heart and Stroke Foundation provides a living with stroke program free of charge for those who have had a stroke and want to prevent another – Thursdays at Edmonds Community Centre, starting March 30 for seven sessions. For more info and to register call 778-372-8002 or go to heartandstroke.ca/ livingwithstroke.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about being a foster parent with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, please attend an upcoming information session. Sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month and serve the residents of Burnaby and New Westminster. Location: #200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please call the North Fraser recruitment line at 604-764-8098 for more information.

Thrift shop sale, Thursdays at South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave., until June 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be clothing, household items, collectibles, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

For information, call 604434-8323.

English conversation circles for immigrant seniors.

Circles available on various days for various levels at two locations: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, and Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave. Free admission. Call 604438-8214 to register.

Multicultural seniors’ knitting circle. MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Learn to knit or share your knitting skills with new friends. Free admission. Registration: 604-438-8214.

Seniors exercise sessions at Brentwood Community Resources Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave., Fridays. Take part in Wai Dan Gong from 9 to 10 a.m. and Tai Chi from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Registration at 604-292-3907.

Join the Hub Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and be a youth leader in your community. Meetings are held monthly and members provide important ongoing youth leadership at the Burnaby Youth Hub. Have a say in what

services teens who visit the Hub can access, as well as what educational and support programs you would like to see.

Snacks and transit tickets will be provided at each meeting and participation goes towards earning community volunteer hours and work experience for students. There’s a $5 Starbucks gift card for attending orientation. To join YAC or info, email info@ burnabyyouthhub.org.

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.

Practise dancing skills, at the weekly social dances at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus. $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. 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 information, call 604-2974838 Learn how to use a computer, basic computer course for beginners at Confederation Seniors’ Centre, 4585 Albert St. Info: 604-294-1936.

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.

Old age pensioners’ organization branch 12 is holding an event the first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. Learn what’s happening to social security programs. For more information, call 604-2974838.

Compassionate Friends meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

This sharing circle is a grief support group for parents and grandparents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age, from any cause. For location information, call 778-222-0446. For chapter information, go to www. tcfcanada.net.

Telespeakers Toastmasters, meetings on Friday mornings from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Burnaby room in the Telus

building, 3777 Kingsway.

Telespeakers provides a safe atmosphere where you can improve your speaking skills.

We have many members with various experience levels from beginners to distinguished Toastmaster designations. We welcome new members and guests and encourage you to learn at your own pace. Info: www. telespeakers.com.

Shop for a cause, the Vista Boutique at the New Vista Care Home, 7550 Rosewood St. offers a great selection of used clothing and household goods.

Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Phone: 604527-6226. Donations of good quality adult clothing and household items are appreciated. Funds raised in the boutique support special programs for the care home elders.

Wednesday of each month, plus various events, including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc.

For info, contact Doris at dorisfriend39@gmail.com, or 604-544-3525 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Website: www. burnabynewwest minsternewcomers.com.

Burnaby and New Westminster Newcomers’ Friendship Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. Dinner meeting on the second

Do you want to lose your fear of public speaking? Do you want to become a better communicator? Join Salsa Speakers Toastmasters every Monday at 6:45 p.m. at 3605 Gilmore Way. Parking is free at the back of the building. Everyone is

welcome. Attendance is free for guests.

Chair yoga, Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave. Drop-in course, by donation. Join our teacher, Julie Lee, in a gentle chair yoga class to build your flexibility, energy and strength. Info: 604-4330815.

Send non-profit event information, or updated details for ongoing listings, to calendar@ burnabynow.com.Allow at least three weeks’ notice.

SOMEBODY IS GOING TO WIN. It could be you.

A WINNING $1 MILLION TICKET. EVERY DRAW. GUARANTEED. 63 $ 1 MILLION WINNERS IN B.C. SO FAR! Prizes claimed between Sept 18, 2013 – Dec 24, 2016.

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 27

Sportsnow

Sport to report? Contact Dan Olson at 604.444.3022 or dolson@BurnabyNow.com

Reaching for new heights: The Byrne Creek Bulldogs’ Abdul Bangura, above left, beats South Kamloops’ Reid Jansen to the hoop during Friday’s semifinal. Above right, Byrne Creek’s Bithow Wan, centre, puts up another two points during the semifinal. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Bulldogs’ progress puts them fourth STM exits

Team establishes new school record after breaking into the provincial Final Four Dan Olson

dolson@burnabynow.com

The big take-away from the Byrne Creek Bulldogs’ season can be summed up like this:You ain’t seen nothing yet.

The senior boys basketball team from Burnaby put all its heart, passion and talent on show over four days at the B.C. 3-A championships in Langley, culminating with a fourth place finish that points to more.

Although the season ended with a tough 73-69 loss to the Bodwell Bruins on Saturday, in each game the Bulldogs were in the picture, pushing their rivals hard en route to a 2-2 record.

As in Friday’s semifinal loss to the South Kamloops Titans, Byrne Creek flashed a 12-0 run that put Bodwell on its heels and in a 65-65 tie with 2:40 to play.

The Bruins’ Seckin Topac, voted the Player of the Game, sunk his third trey of the day and the North Shore boarding school converted on five-of-eight free throws in the final minute to lock up third place.

Prior to that, the two sides batted the lead around seven times in the first 30 minutes, with the Bulldogs up 34-30 at

halftime. Bodwell kept pace and pulled ahead late in the third frame, bolstered by a 24-11 stretch. At one point they upped their lead to 61-48, but Byrne Creek refused to surrender.

Bithow Wan twice pulled Byrne Creek even, first on an endto-end layup with 3:27 to play, then off a pair of free throws with 2:40 on the clock.

The next bucket was Topac’s three-pointer, and the Bulldogs were forced to chase possession the rest of the way.

“Both teams came out flat because no one wanted to play for third or fourth, I guess,” noted Grade 10 point guard Sufi Ahmed. “It came out to who was more disciplined and I guess they were more disciplined.”

Wan finished with a gamehigh 26 points, while Martin Djunga contributed 13 points.

Abdul Bangura and Majok Deng each tallied 11 points, while Grade 12 forward Shane Rafferty contributed six.

A day earlier and with a spot in the 3-A final on the line, the Bulldogs spent a lot of time trying to rally, down 35-25 at halftime. Djunga buried three straight baskets to pull them within two with 3:30 left in the

third, but South Kam responded with a 12-4 run.

In the fourth quarter, Byrne Creek again threatened with a three-pointer from Wan making it 54-51 with 7:31 on the clock.

But the Titans held course and regained momentum and counted 18 of the final 23 points to advance to the final.

We made history, our school’s never made Final Four

For Bangura, Rafferty and Wel Deng, Saturday’s game ended their high school careers, playing large roles in a stellar season with many more peaks than valleys.

“Our grade 12s were amazing for us all year long; they helped shape this season, and I’m extremely proud of them,” said head coach Bal Dhillon.

“They played a big part in this year’s team,”Wan added of the seniors. “We’re going to lose three good players and that’s tough you know.We’ve got to

bounce back next year and our team is very young.”

Byrne Creek’s future looks exceedingly bright with both Ahmed and Wan having two more seasons of senior eligibility, while Djunga, Majok Deng and Tyril Whitebear leading a core of nine players entering their Grade 12 year next season.

“What we take from this experience is we’ve got a little taste of how close we were,” said Dhillon. “Rick Hansen’s in the final (Saturday) and they beat us by one earlier this year. South Kam we obviously battled with, so we’re knocking on the door. I think the lesson we take is don’t be satisfied with what we’ve accomplished and let’s push the ball forward.We’re a young team and next year we can get after this thing, so let’s get after it.”

All those reasons, plus pride in the accomplishment that are often lost behind the last result, are why the boys in blue-andgrey can hold their heads high.

“We made history, our school’s never made Final Four,” said Ahmed.

“This year we just had a taste of what we’d like. Next year we’ll come back, mean business,” added Wan.

with a win

Numbers, many have argued successfully, don’t lie.

But they also don’t tell the full story of a sport where 16 teenagers create a valuable learning experience with the guidance of a few good men.

The St.Thomas More Knights won their final game of the season, trumping Lord Byng 73-64 at the B.C. 3-A senior boys basketball championships on Saturday in Langley.

It was the team’s second straight win, and third in four days.The result was a fifth-place finish, capping a year where the squad had projected their goals and dreams on playing on that one day and finishing with a win.

Although short of the championship final – due to a dramatic 61-59 loss to Rick Hansen on Thursday – in the eyes of many the journey was rich beyond possible dreams.

“We won a lot of games and accomplished a lot of things, we just didn’t get a banner,” remarked STM coach Aaron Mitchell. “But a banner, that’s not what we’re about.”

In bouncing back from the heartbreaking setback to Hansen and rolling off twin wins – they topped Steveston-London 8758 on Friday – the Knights displayed the character and resilience which had been building blocks at the start of the season.

With 10 players in their final high Continued on page 27

28 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

Sports now

FAMILY SILVER PASS STARTING AS LOW AS

42

$

/MONTH* *8 easy monthly payments of only $42 or $331 (1 adult, 1 child)

BON US!

s New passholder /17 get 60% off a 16 Beach Pass

Squaring it: In good position to make the save, Burnaby’s Ethan Chung blocks a North Vancouver shot during atom C hockey playoff action at Burnaby Lake Arena. Burnaby won 3-1, getting goals from Lucas Koo, Sahej Manhas and Josh Moyneur. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

PURCHASE TODAY AT CYPRESSMOUNTAIN.COM

SFU’s incredible run ends

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH:

A tremendous start doesn’t always lead where you want to go.

The Simon Fraser University women’s basketball team jumped out and looked like giant killer’s Monday, only to fall 77-64 to No. 2-seed California Baptist in the NCAA Div. 2 West Regional final in Anchorage.

Having already dispatched the host and No. 1-seed Seawolves earlier, SFU charged ahead with a 25-15 advantage in the opening 8:30 but were outscored 64-39 the rest of the way to end the season the way they

started it – with a loss to California Baptist.

Elisa Homer led SFU offensively with 14 points and connecting on four of 10 threepoint shots. Coming off the bench to tally 13 points was Tayla Jackson.

Senior guard Ellen Kett capped her decorated career with four assists, giving her a GNAC record 262 on the year and secondbest career total of 692. She was named to the all-tournament team.

SFU finished the season with a 26-8 record.

Team bond inspires STM at BCs

Continued from page 27 school year, the squad lived up to the ideals set out at the start, which was to play for each other.

“It doesn’t matter the result, win or loss, but just compete. Play for the guy beside you,” said Mitchell.

Star post Cam Morris, guard E.J. Escobedo and forward Liam Feenan continued to lead by example, and everyone was involved in getting the win.

Grade 11s Cedric Alvarez and Sajjun Shokar were key contributors who showed

their eagerness to carry the leadership torch going forward, said Mitchell.

“As I told them and as we could feel, STM is a family and its so much more about wins and losses,” he noted. * To read more, visit www. burnabynow.com

SUMMER 2)17

HOCKEY AND

MULTI-SPORT CAMPS WEEKLY CAMPS STARTING JULY 4TH • Powerskating & Hockey Skills • BaQle & Compete Hockey Camps • Skating Shooting & Scoring • High PeTormance Hockey Skills • Pre Try Out Camp • Female Only High PeTormance Hockey • Puck Handling/Stick Handling Camp • Defensemen’s Camp • Hockey Tips for Tots

• Learn to Skate • Youth Soccer Skills • Soccer Tips for Tots • Tennis • Fit & Fun • Wacky Water Week • Olympic Spirit Week • Ultimate Survivor Week • Extreme Ball SpoRs Week

LI M ITE D Q UANTITI E S

The Rotary Clubs’ of Burnaby Present

FORESHORE PARK

FITNESS CIRCUIT The Fitness Circuit will be built with the support of Burnaby citizens and companies for Canada’s 150th Anniversary.

It will include 12 pieces of state-of-the-art outdoor exercise equipment set to be ready for September 2017.

Donations of any amount by an individual will be accepted. You will have your name listed on the Rotary website to show your generosity, & a tax receipt will be issued.

BECOME AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR There will be a recognition plaque for our sponsors.

The minimum contributions for the various tiers of sponsorship are:

Bronze: $2,500 | Silver: $5,000 | Gold: $10,000 | Platinum: $15,000+ Contact Bala Naidoo for further information C: 604.377.4869 | O: 604.431.0117 | bala.naidoo@investorsgroup.com Visit rotaryburnaby.org and select “Fundraisers” tab to donate SOUTH BURNABY

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 29

Your Community

MARKETPLACE Or call to place your ad at

Book your ad ONLINE:

classifieds.burnabynow.com REMEMBRANCES

604-444-3000

Email: classifieds@van.net

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

!2645, "+0/ !0).3 &#, *-&# 1 "0/%0)$ &', &#*(

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

"9$$ 8)5/ $%%.%!

7610*.1.5* 95&66&%4 ('** +. >66@+8/ 160 "6<5 *..+., &>33, !39-8+9+<8. ,6 )6+8 6B0 ,3<; +8 ,-3 $6?30 #<+8><852 *, ('** ?3 A<>B3 ,0B.,7 +8,3/0+,: <85 3=93>>3893 +8 9B.,6;30 .30A+932 %1 :6B <03 +8,303.,35 +8 ?60@+8/ 160 ,-3 (3., "6<5.+53 *..+.,<893 ,3<; +8 ('7 <44>: ,65<:2

3155'1)+#2&65!(,516!):)&-

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Karen passed away February 19th in New Westminster after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her sister Jane (Trevor) Lee, brother David (Gail) Rockson, nieces Carrie (Tony) Maldonado, Amy (Paul) Axon, Melissa (Warren), Smith, nephew Jason (Mari Ann) Rockson, as well as several aunts and cousins. Karen will be missed by her family and her Church Family at Calvary Worship Center in Surrey, B.C. Services were held March 3rd in Campbell River. In lieu of flowers, Karen would appreciate a donation to a charity of your choice.

PSYCHICS Readings by Anjali Palm, Tarot Card & Crystal Ball Readings.

42 years experience.

Solves all problems of life. she has helped where others have failed.

0$((*&%.,) %'+ !1 1/,-+& ")+,-# 0$((*&%.,) %'+ !1 1/,-+& ")+,-#

INFORMATION WANTED Looking for KEN & COLIN TURNER

(prev of 11 Ave, New West, BBY South & Edmonds School in 50/60’s). Went to school with Graham & Lorna Hendry. Any info call

G;9MA 4 '@*C##)C**)*

*) B). =;+* ; 5;,:-) ;1171.-* ;,- 274* 1) 4**' 8.6B> "=*, D* =;+* ; ')6717), 9)9 B).( ,%# )'*9;1*6 ; ,*1D)94 )9 2;8)9;1)97*6 1=;1 ;,;2B@* 6;/'2*6 9)9 1=* /7,7,? 7,-.619BC !* 5.99*,12B =;+* )'*,7,?6 9)9 1=* 9)22)D7,?3

Call today for a better tomorrow.

'@*C,',C'=??

')9 9.91=*9 -*1;726 ), 1=*6* )'')91.,717*6 ;,- 1) ;''2B 9)9 ; ')6717), '2*;6* ?) 1)3 ///;"0640+!"0;9+.

SALES/AGENTS =% D%%' BAC#%@@RCD,P RD@R'%H C>?@R'% @,P%@ B%CBP% ,/: CKF .:@/>)&M+ 9K/ @ 6:/.KM@""C /:D@/;&M+ .@":. >@/::/ D&G) @ M::; GK $MKD CKF @/: O@$&M+ @ ;&99:/:M>: &M 6:K6":0. "&E:.3 A: @/: @ >KO6@MC G)@G )@. ?::M .:/E&M+ %/:@G:/ J@M>KFE:/ 9K/ KE:/ -B C:@/. @M; @/: "KK$&M+ 9K/ G@":MG:; @M; >KO6:G&G&E: &M.&;:IKFG.&;: .@":. 6/K9:..&KM@". D&G)=

ADVERTISING POLICIES All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue.

The Vancouver Courier will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

$6./3687 "!). ;!3. ./+6 >=3-7 #,;;=3. #6)/=31 /) .06/3 0=+619 %=/) =,3 2,) .6!+ =2 (*$'&/?631

*)%%( #+&"&,'"$$!!

"6 :!)5. >!/. .= 06!3 23=+ <=,4

85:&-'/#:= 2/*$$ "1(5: !#=%= 2+2/%@2 %=/%585#2% 2/5%%/ B 8E>.6.EF>;24.96> *3).,)D,<?

3 $%//3&1-4 0 68#( 7 +! 5)( 3 "8)&3&1-4 2 5)( (&8)&1,. 7 '*B 26)A6.F7 C)0 A)6<?

8..F++ B 8.6F-.>D13C ,:3A (545/9A ! *"?:?9G 91 01C< 055<54;A ?A C5E3?C5; &B(C1 %?454 1,5C#95A # :#C)5 71;5C4 @1775C@?#: :#34;CG 2#@?:?9G :1@#95; 0?9D?4 # AD1C9 0#:< 2C17 %#<5 '?9G $<G9C#?4 ?4 (3C4#"G=

To advertise call

604-444-3000

Is Hiring

FLAG PERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

; Must have reliable vehicle ; Must be Certified ; #D"I"$ ?-> '@9> +@> /:L #B*I*$ ?-> '@9> +@> N:/ ; 49XX 9U%@U E-U-0<=K including Medical.

DINAMAC HOLDINGS LTD Apply in Person 9770 - 199A St, Langley or Email resume: resumes@ dinamacholdings.ca

-!%.() '#$,(" &"$,("/ &(!("+# #+*$-" (9FI 2C:G"C "9A?):= )= (9G="!I )F C::E)=- 2:G F:@5 5"GCI G)F5GF < @:G=)=-F 75G 355E 4#95F8"I "=8 #+9GF8"I1. $?"G? ?)@5 )F B>HH *&D ?I7)A"C F+)2? )F / +:9GF. %: 2C:G"C 5075G)5=A5 G5,9)G58.

'9CC ?G")=)=- 7G:6)858; := ?3: ?G"=F)? G:9?5F '#/0/&#0%%,, 2+$)*!$1-3"(3.) $1-3"(3.)

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Glacier Media Group makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

#."00 (:12).5,3 $)58"3+8 &5,58"0 %"!+1858 %"! *66263",3 '285 *66"- %+"758 !* )99*9 5)/'*1717+* D;?*60 ; 9)8.61 8*,*816 '9)?9;/0 ;,- *H5*22*,1 5;9**9 ?9)D1=C &9 B).<9* 7,1*9*61*- 7, D)947,? 7, ; 1*;/ *,+79),/*,10 1=*, D* D;,1 1) =*;9 99)/ B).C $9*+7).6 2;8)9;1)9B *H'*97*,5* 76 ,)1 9*A.79*-C '.22 19;7,7,? D722 8* '9)+7-*-(

COMMUNITY

&#1),'')&#1# 4225+2.(3*$+05%/*+)2*-

SPROTTSHAW.COM

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

*<</, 1- <897+-!

6=04 '-289<9178 %2;: (#, &$9"3 )5: .=)5

ROCKSON, Karen Lyn 1950 - 2017

"! !5+2.( 6*$+05%/*+ *-9 / '1' 6) $(+25#2!

72,0+&%3(. $" 7-4 *8*

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

EMPLOYMENT

OBITUARIES

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Phone Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

! 7BB5 @>>:6G@M>: K9 /:.6KM.&?&"&GC 9K/ /:.F"G. ! ,?KE:(@E:/@+: ;:.&/: GK .F>>::;

"*,,/''/*+ 83,23('

83&(* 74+0*%#3(. $(/&/'1 "*-%,2/4. "4+454 !1,D1 ;22>B5+ -2D 9288=5B@4 ;1?31DC @2 A2B5 @)1 &1@D2 "?592=:1D &2<B;B@4 %DB9B5+ (531015315@ *288BCCB25. #)1 *288BCCB25 7B;; ;1?3 ? 0=<;B9 0D291CC 25 D1+B25?; 82<B;B@4 0DB9B5+ ?53 D2?3 =C?+1 9)?D+B5+. (@ 7B;; B315@B-4 ?53 0D2:B31 B531015315@ ?5?;4CBC ?53 D19288153?@B25C @2 #D?5C'B5> ?53 @)1 &?42DC, *2=59B; 25 $1+B25?; #D?5C02D@?@B25 ?D2=53 @)1 :B?<B;B@4 ?53 ?9910@?<B;B@4 2- 20@B25C @)?@ 7B;; )1;0 @2 8?5?+1 @D?--B9 925+1C@B256 0D282@1 -?BD51CC6 ?53 C=002D@ B5:1C@815@ B5 @)1 D1+B25?; @D?5C02D@?@B25 C4C@18.

(- 42=,D1 ? 9=DD15@ D1CB315@ 2- &1@D2 "?592=:1D6 )?:1 ? @D?9> D192D3 2- CB+5B-B9?5@ 925@DB<=@B25C @2 =D<?5 ;B:?<B;B@4 ?53 >527;13+1 2- @)1 345?8B9C 2- =D<?56 192528B9 ?53 C29B?; 31:1;20815@ B5 &1@D2 "?592=:1D / ?53 )?:1 ?5 B5@1D1C@ B5 @)BC C=<A19@ 8?@@1D6 71,3 ;B>1 @2 )1?D -D28 42=.

&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&

$, #32! &52 0%11 +,(&3-. "-4 0,) 0%)&52) "++137"&3,- 42&"31(6 +12"(2 #3(3& !!!*8,942-*7,/'7"-"4"*

! L:"9(;&.>&6"&M: ! #&+) ":E:" K9 >F.GKO:/ :O6@G)C ! !O6:>>@?"C )KM:.G ! *K:. MKG G@$: 2MK1 6:/.KM@""C

05$ 24!51 3$/%$#"54'&6*(-5!/'3) ***&-)(%$,&+).

'F"" G&O: 6K.&G&KM. K99:/&M+ 9F"" ?:M:8G.< G/@&M&M+< G/&6. @M; /:D@/;.4 L@":. ?@>$+/KFM; 6/:9://:; ?FG MKG M:>:..@/C4

N":@.: .F?O&G @66"&>@G&KM @M; /:.FO: GK *6/&$ !2L&24 -/ $5<76) +6/&$M:2L&24;K+78EKM+25 2L S<0 I.O83"Q8""FF -/ N<L+9 G1( F.1JM

classifieds.burnabynow.com ! classifieds.burnabynow.com

Take Your Pick from the

HOTTEST JOBS To advertise in Employment Classifieds call

604-630-3300 604.444.3000

30 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

EMPLOYMENT

TRADES HELP

BURIAL PLOTS BURIAL PLOTS 2 SxS, Valley View Garden of Devotion. $10,000 both or $6000 each.

Wheelchair access. Mature garden. 403-208-2013

Licensed Technician EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years post Licensed.

WE SERVICE: European Imports, Japanese Imports and all the North American Vehicles and Trucks up to 3 Ton, some 5 Ton. SKILLS: Diagnostic skills a must Alternate fuel (Diesel, Propane, LNG) an asset AC an asset Welding an asset Driver’s License Bondable SHOP HOURS: Open from 8:00 to 6:00 Monday to Friday and 8:00 to 5:00 on Saturday.

WE OFFER: Benefit package for medical, dental, short term and long term disability. Competitive wage based on experience and an excellent working environment.

GARAGE SALES

MARKETPLACE

FOR SALE - MISC HARDY TREE, Shrub and berry seedlings delivered.

Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-8733846. New growth guaranteed.

GNOME MATTER WHAT IT IS...

People love a bargain!

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

FOR SALE - MISC SAWMILLS from only $4,397 Make money & save money with your own band mill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

BUSINESS FOR SALE ARMSTRONG HOTEL & Saloon - Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/realestate.

WANTED

4K( IA@M9/ 5) *A0$AO7/ 57 %9MFD9 G.I" '97IF0C !F71F9+

LF7;AC ? P,N G. 46 ? 4.A8 QH38 '05AIOA7 'FMIF0AM '97I09 HG(. '58890>OAM %0OE9< BA72 #7)5= J.& 6-.QH4(6 ? ,;8= :(2..

rw@greatyearauto.com

Empty your Garage Fill your Wallet

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

#%%& %5;"*

'*!$2

(6IC7) >>1?>>9 $-/;@F 8 &<-=F2 "@/ %-0-@@-GI2 "@/ '4C7F2 *7<C,6- AC@3-G. ';FE !;C/. ';@@ #405 BH+:+1D:91DD

!%."(,

#"- *%.&)+!'($

45?45?K>

L5

45>.5>4Q

KL

4>5Q>5Q4

WS

4>Q.>Q.4

L?

444.44Q4

LQ

45K.5K.5

LQ

44?.4?.S 44?.4?QL 44K44K?L

KQ WK ?Q

44WQ4W.>

Q4.

4>54>5K> 445.45.Q

>K Q55

45WQ5W.>

LS

4>..>.Q5

Q.?

45S.5S.>

S>

45W45W?S

LS

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

604-444-3000 PETS

7-0.- 844:=6) +4. /1..=-., +4. @?+4884<=6) .4>@-, =6 (9"#*(3

Bookkeeping Services $20 per hour Hands On Accounting ; LGR>@XX ; /G3 1->7%C-= Personal & Small Business At Fees You Can Afford .

MOVING SALE #29-323 Governors Ct, New Westminster Sunday March 26th from 10:am-4:pm Furniture and more. Priced to sell. One day only.

No early birds, please.

Make it a Success!

To join our team email resume in confidence:

BUSINESS SERVICES

604-314-8395 www.handsonbooks.ca

Real Balance Accounting No stress, organize & maintain. No job too small 778-885-8500

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES KISS YOUR JOB GOODBYE. Just Imagine Investing Only $1,350.00 and Earning $5,000.00 to $7,000.00 Yearly Or $25,000.00 and Earning $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 yearly. Amazing Returns - All Cash - Highest Profit. Great for Retirees Too. Full Details Call Now 1-866668-6629 Website: www.sweetsforacause.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer trusted program.Visit:CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

FINANCIAL SERVICES

/-1,1)3 $1(- !(+0*3++ *1& # +"'3 !02 !(4.+ ") )"% )0,3

% "4- 2*/ +03 1/.!3 *2 $ 26062-2 $8 16+7 61 ( ".4 , (' ) -0/64 $5364 %!* #!(&

!",, %#'&'''&$### +*4")(

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding and Vet Checked.

604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

+0=> #83:2 1 "84) !*/, ' 13#(&$//) -3. + -*. #'($$'$%&'!)"( "**0# 3%2

)*# #& $(*%* "&! $+'# #& )&

,,,6/4)-<.0>>6/3 GET BACK ON TRACK Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed?

Need Money? We lend!

If you own your own home you qualify!

Pioneer AcceptanceCorp.

BBB mem. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com 604-987-1420

'&$ !(%('"#

"!'($!&# "&($!&% 4 8.0 6 $(1 ,*(+1+5 4 "12/ %) +.!')7).(' 7& *%( !7(.3*%'. 7+0 0.-1#.( &3., &* *%( 27((1.('

Hot Spot For Sale

604.444.3000 TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

'+:)// 1+ 43; #)*%$&!0")* 7+10$&,0,4* 6)!*54")* <:)5:%- 1+ (.:+%$? $;7):; &%:#3 2=" 0>=6 4) :;#;1,; % 3(./88 $!,")* %0-)+4&%-,'29 *<</? 4)!%? 4) $;51+ ?).: 4:%!;8 4:%1+1+59

7/+6+0/6- 6%%/%$6+05 ,68 25 696/-62-5 $* '!6-/15. 6))-/06+$%( 4#5&$6/+ &5%$&/0"*+% 6))-8( #*+$60$ 06,)!% 3*& .5$6/-%(

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, New West .

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area. Gated underground parking available.

References required.

CALL 604 525-2122

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA

320-9th St, New West Suites Available.

All suites have balconies, Underground parking avail.

Refs. req. Small Pet OK. CALL 604-715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

SUITES FOR RENT BBY S, 3 BR upper dup, 1.5 ba. NS/NP. $1540 +60% utls.

604-539-1959, 604-612-1960 PoCo Mary Hill - 2 BR, new bsmt suite in a new house, own laundry, close to all amnt, sep entr. ns. np. $995 + 1/4 of util. 604.762.8255

BBY S, 3 BR with bsmt, 2 bath, $2250. NS/Cat OK. 604-539-1959, 604-612-1960

SHARED ACCOMMODATION BBY, Central Park, Del BR, furn’d, 18flr, pool, gym $725 + utls. Refs. 604-786-7977

AUTOMOTIVE

SPORTS & IMPORTS

-++/ ()',)*)& ,.%+ "24. 3$01++1)% !'),-%-'). *(//#& /+#!./-!"$%0

LEGAL SERVICES

/56 1!3",,63 1!3", !"3 * /3-!4 360.+"2

*+$' (#! +%% ")'&*%)$

%#)(&'#($'## &"% $)%!'* #(

)

GROOVY

604-444-3000 REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

!&*3"!$652+%66/,,5.5+6" -+4##+1)1+('04

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

To advertise call

*6#(;# %(66 :-!950"95!", .) #4(86 $8;7)8&378.2'&3)2(&/2.1+%.4

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave. New West.

Suites Available.

Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref req.

CALL 604 715-7764

HIP OR KNEE Replacement?

Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/ Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. For assistance! 1-844-453-5372.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed?

Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge.

File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-347-2540

"-01 -=6.305-!+ 0>94 ,41-:+43 ;=+>7 #41-:+4 ).30 1;+6 28<<< =4?39!94537 &% '(&(/#*&$

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT

!; *9'(%5 *&'*$7

EDUCATION

RENTALS

2.4 Acres Urban Reserve .&;9M+&$PP 4 FA:P+ 0$<(+ $1.109m Future single family subdivision. Close to development.

2 story 4 BR home.

BY OWNER Byron ; T604) 761-6935

our Clunker is Your someone’s Classic.

classifieds.burnabynow.com

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 31

HOME SERVICES CARPENTRY * Reno’s * Bsmt Refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles Windows * Doors * Stairs.

Call Norm 604-437-1470

CLEANING Honest, Reliable Cleaning Lady will make your home sparkle!$25/hr 604-436-1362

GUTTERS GUTTER CLEANING ROOF CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING POWER WASHING 30 yrs experience WCB/Liability insured

Simon 604-230-0627

HANDYPERSON

CONCRETE DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

DRAINAGE DRAINAGE Services & more Claudio’s Backhoe Services Dry Basements+ 604-341-4446

DRYWALL Drywall Repairs.

Renovation Specials.

Texture Ceilings, Free Painting Over Drywall Repairs.

Boarding & Taping.

Affordable. Senior Disc.

604-715-1587

Electrical Installations Renos & Repairs. BBB Member.

www.nrgelectric.ca

604-520-9922

All Electrical, Lic #105654 res/comm, renos, panel chgs Low Cost 604-374-0062

LIC. ELECTRICIAN bf#37309 Commercial &

residential renos & small jobs.

778-322-0934

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call. Lic#89402.

Fast same day service.

Insured. Guar’d. We love small jobs. 604-568-1899

EXCAVATING

.

#1 Backhoes & Excavators Trenchless Waterlines Bobcats & Dump Truck & All Material Deliveries

Drainage, Video Inspection, Landscaping, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating, Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

604-341-4446

FLOORING Artistry Of Hardwood Floors.com Refinish, sand, install, dustless Prof & Quality. Start from $2 Mark 604-219-6944 778-828-8186

'%,$1..$ (2.., &#"04+840: 75)4/'& 2 6%4/+/+3 8+&%4-84%/*+ "'55 $&%/,4%5& *#093,/ '%,$1..$ (2..,+ ;-!67);6)55! !!!(05+%#'914'.!**.(0*, A to Z CERAMIC TILES Installation, Repairs, Free Est. 604-805-4319 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar.604-518-7508

G) 3) 6) 9 1 ; 5,. 5@0+4> #7+?.>?A / :?273-2? / "'&!( $##%

50 5 !1+(% 7* 5%5% !1+(% #4 7*+42

03"87"48404# 62 03"8#""8"555 23*5-21-+& *$F2. =1;EC4., 1;@$/1.: .@;!/$+/9/E5 /E >1<?$++A >CC1.A 8+CC1/E5A F/+/E5A @+D)"/E5A @$/EF/E5A )/.!;++$E;CD.A ;F!7 )5-+"*2.5% 5'/5-253!56 23 1)5- $# .235+ 14 (1-0% # &D$+/F< ?C1- # '1C)@F %;1B/!; # ($/1 @1/!;.

6*' )*&.%."4 '4&$,%& !1,, 3*/4'%

+5-)2!5 !"..+ (5.!1,5

HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd jobs.

Bathroom Reno’s (WHATEVER) 604-715-9011

Gutters vacuumed and hand cleaned 604-524-0667

,*+$$'

)0%% */,#!',%.(%$#"0 -#/&"+$,

:?>7A?.6732/(,00?@+732/=73.,> #!(*# 1 #!"% '$85*"(&

Akasha Turf Grass Mngt Complete Lawn Restoration, Aeration & Fert. Res/Comm, $89. 604-526-6305

LAWN & GARDEN MICHAEL

Gardening & Landscaping ; NG5U :9<= G= X@5 G= $15 ; />-- /@??%U) ; />%WW%U) ; M-5 1@A Y 1--A ;LXGU<%U) ; :X-GU9? Y W@>- ; S9G>VA Fully Ins’d/Lic’d & WCB

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/HR per L->=@U; B,H&I (F,J"""J(FBF

OIL TANK REMOVAL

",($-&($."

LF.H N'>$:FD + 52D + N'4$>>'.M'M + ,.@CG'M + N'F@$.F!D' NF3'@ '*!%)/!%#')*

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

D&M PAINTING Interior / Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free estimate

*$#&%' *(#"&)(!

82.B '2H 8BC37+B) &611H $,A6CBD (%!! !$#'&"#!$

- "20, !27,9B,2,+B - &BC9717G7,?

-52CD (1B2,:6EA - *BC297F, - =C6,7,?>%BD?BA - =F0BC ;247,?

- ;6//7A< ;B.F321 - @DD #F/A /1+0&.# "0'*$+*0*-+ !&()&0,% /

3<C@%%

#6 /&':8 &1"! (:&& *83%$'3&8

"* +2!3)0". -"2/)2/! 1',*

;0973<?7;E33

!//0 " 1/! "-

'$((# "+-( %+#)"*+!&#' %.), !0#) "$%%-)1 5'-**-)1 . 6'$)-)1 20', "+30)$( .

6'3&&$'3 40&/-)1

%#!'&&('"$!#

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, Garden, Trees. Prune.

Clean-up. Junk.604-319-5302

TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES

Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 60 ft Bucket Trucks 604-787-5915 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca 10% discount with this ad

PAINT THE TOWN Find help in the Home Services Section.

SUDOKU

778-837-0771 Dan

(#$'& %!"! $('#" %&!& $$$*#()%'!"*+&#

0#64. ? 0#2*<0.

97)9 ."@>$";(33: .-5= ,@;5

/8%!1+)!'%&+ !==@ '=@74:1'4#=@ - (1#"&#@$ 7%:/#'%7 @)5 '06EA,8+A906 *664.402B - 3520</.402B - !C&!3*?* - ,C3'(&) - ,3*'(&) - 1(+(&)

D2#";.%">2D# D2#"$;#"$#3#

:%7#&%@4#*" '=!!%:'#*"

ALL RENOVATIONS; Int & Ext. Kitch/Bath, Framing, Tiles, Floors, Paint, Drywall+ 778-836-0436 COMPLETE RENO’S Kitchen, Bath, Additions, Bsmt, Finishing, 8>R5GXXI O@- ; (F,J.F$J$DD&

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

ROOFING

Quality Roofing Systems

since 1972

All Types of Roofing.

Commercial & Residential N%C-U=-A ; PU=9>-A ; Guar. www.amexroofing.ca .

"%0. (# $0!., )/ '&!+-*$ ,0.%-10

3$& 5&*" '&*"

&/29 48 " ("--)#9;:9$+453 6+ *9"67

)$.,"%& ' *"%% +.-#!(-%.

(9!7&3#3#1& &"*1. !"+"01 &/3&5#95 75#(#;% ,'-(*/'),

2,)=448=4,+.

62/. D8JE.JEL 4 Int/Ext. Re-Paint Specialist. Drywall Repairs. 604-724-9953 Interior Painting ;.F R>= -3?I Exc rates. Weekends avail.

Refs. H+$5& 4 '@*C*,,C==%"

604-985-1859

*$$73&*(!% 5-*!"/+ 377$"9# !/&. %0>.B!" ./A#! 9?=,: *2 &$B/A5 1 ((( &!./"!AB/$+C'<))!0#/$+ @7 804 ;<0-)$A.3/6 ;$00$AB8 ')44 %$' <0, $3%% "&.. )#++%1/";*/% +!,(-*,+ "!

?>862=862>>8 ?>862=86?:?>

PATIOS Roofing Expert 778-230-5717 Repairs/re-roof/new roofs.

All work guaranteed. Frank

-#,%*+)( !'&."$ ###%,.*$*&#.('%)+

Repair, Replace, Remodel, Kitchen, Bath, Basement Suites, Drywall, Paint, Texture, Patches, Flooring, Moulding’s & more.

$#'&!"%&!"$!

===0.>):)6>8A)/4/@/0)/

#!5&:#@: + &/5&:#@:

0 5::<6 -.+,

778-680-5352

TOTAL RENOVATION

.,- !)) ("#' $*%!/+& -'*.(& !.%)(#*$ "'$$'& /+$' 0&'' 1%$.,+$' &#!'"##'$##%

:B>4DB,64-1 + (F..BA)4-1

THAI’S

; NG5U= Y :9<<%U) ; Q-A)%U) Y />%WW%U) ; 2@C!= Y S>G7-X All Garden Work & Maint. ; 4>-- 6=<PWG<-= ;

classifieds.burnabynow.com

++&,A/A> '6>/4;?2 52>)8/68,A,++ 9$*!<5 - %<3 31(5 !< 97<(#&"

8=&(#*" 8=:#!$ =*#!5#!$ '#8(@2!5

(",1%:+ %"/,6 ",! ':.0"--

Gardening Team

dontsweatitservices.com

%9&!;P9&A I 0))/;K!EA# I (/AEP&+!;E# "9!1SR9JJ;#< I -+!#P&9EP;+! *AJ&;# I *&67K// I OK&B QK#PA -+!E&APA I (8A&6P<;!= (/#A?

604-724-3832

604-240-2881

.

604-872-4001

+&(!)* ",'%$,,%'#-,

%9*)+!&)*(*9

.

LANDSCAPING

Yard & Home Clean-up Rubbish Removal LOW RATES

';/3%$/; ';6=)+63$/; ';%6)+%$/;

HHHB3<<,@A3-2?0,I?@>-+B+,0 )0"!

1"*)' (*&1"!!# %%"# *1$+$"!

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

'FGC 8I.),D ".)CG)CED 'FGC 5.746D (FGECED %I+B+G6CCED #G?IBCED '+#),%+#*!##(*"&!#$*!%

("#' $)%!,"& *+

&3#1;4;! (/2-$;8" .345 7>: ?;%86 ;,=;83;+#;< *%+!/;6 %// 48%!;6< ';9;8;+#;6 %0%3/%$/;<

WILDWOOD LANSCAPING ;NG5U 2-=<@>G<%@U ;:'G++-> Control 2-= ; :@WW ; 1<>G<G Free Estimate 604-893-5745

*&&1/(*).' #1-"!%

GUTTERS A-1 Steve’s Gutter Clean & Repair from $98 !

Lawn Care, Shrub/Hedge Trim, Prune. Spring Clean-up. Sr disc.

-$POA 4 '@*C'?#C#@?% I;9<AM 4 %%#C=)?C@"),

$>!& 5&;*#52 5&A>-*/#>A2 #A2/*""*/#>A2

9H:1@<@1=030

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PLUMBING !'-&+(%) , $*%#"

MOVING

+'#!(*)&%&$"

ELECTRICAL

LAWN & GARDEN

$ ,+2)+<2) (!4+; *;0.97 $ &2<9;;)7 !<5 #+<5;.7 $ ,+2)+<2) '!+++<-7/ %+<,+ )."-+<)(## *,&* %#('!$&'$%""

###*(&&!-+-$#('&"%-%$#(*%-$

PAVING/SEAL COATING METRO Blacktop Co. Ltd. New & Old Driveways.

2-?G%>= ; 604-657-9936

To advertise call

604-444-3000

RUBBISH REMOVAL Always Reddy Rubbish Removal

; 2-=?-C<+9X ; 2-X%GEX- Y ; 2-=?@U=%EX-I All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling.

Winter Clean-up. Affordable.

O@'U=@U; 778-999-2803 .

LOW COST

Rubbish Removal .

YARD & HOME Cleanup DISPOSAL Construction Reno’s & Drywall / Demo’s % 3AK7B-++! 4 19++ 275N7

J7AA> 4 '@*C%=%C)=,=

ACROSS 1. Fall down 5. Walmart founder Walton 8. Los Angeles time zone 11. Gallantry 13. Early Supreme Court justice Bartlett 14. One-time governor of Maryland 15. Act of imitating 16. Popular basketballer Jeremy 17. Round Dutch cheese 18. S. American rodents 20. Comic opera “Princess __”

21. Commodities buyers and sellers (slang) 22. Hovers 25. Having had one’s head cut off 30. One-time monetary unit of Greece 31. Not no 32. Beloved Cubs third baseman Ron 33. Shapes 38. Giants signal caller Manning 41. Moves all the way around 43. Babe Ruth retired as one

45. Relinquishing 48. Native religion in China 49. Not well 50. Fill with high spirits 55. In bed 56. Type of pet 57. Somewhere to go 59. Smaller quantity 60. Ingested 61. Singer and Jacobs are two 62. Anger 63. British rockers __ Zeppelin 64. Like

DOWN 1. Polyvinyl acetate 2. Canadian folk musician 3. Evergreen trees and shrubs 4. Meat from a pig (French) 5. Secretion 6. Quality of yielding nothing of value 7. Aquatic mammal 8. Father 9. Protective crusts 10. Caps 12. Handwoven rug 14. Soil-like material 19. Not wide 23. When you aim to get there

24. Hold molecules 25. Tooth caregiver 26. Amount of time 27. Beverage container 28. Perform 29. Appollo’s grandmother 34. Obsolete home entertainment device 35. Serbian mythological demon 36. Bulgarian currency 37. Midway between south and southeast 39. Makes sense 40. A way to single out 41. Criminal (slang)

42. Former Tigers third baseman Brandon 44. Wobbled 45. Singapore’s second highest peak 46. Grossly overweight 47. Radioactivity units 48. Famed Spanish painter 51. Internet router algorithm 52. Expression of sorrow or pity 53. Druidic mother goddess 54. Electronic countercountermeasures 58. Midway between east and southeast

32 WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 • BurnabyNOW

1 4 TH A N N U A L G A R D E N P L A N N I N G & P R E PA R AT I O N W E E K E N D

Spring p fling

thursd is custoay, march 16 appreciamer tion day

March 18th & 19th

15% of f

ALL pur

j n joi us!

chases!

Weekend Highlights

SPRING BLOOMING PANSIES 10cm pot (reg $2.99 each)

$1.47 POPPY FLOWERED ANEMONE 12cm pot (reg $4.99 each)

$3.97 SEA SOIL

This OMRI certified organic compost is full of earthy goodness from Vancouver Island!

32L (reg $7.99)

$5.97

Viola Wreath Workshop

Saturday @ 1pm at both locations.

Create a beautiful viola wreath for a trendy door decoration or spring centrepiece! Register in-store or online! (Materials fee starting at $25).

@

Lougheed Highway store:

SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH FREE Seminars: 11am: Edible Gardening - Grow groceries right on your patio!

11:30am: Beautiful Garden Beds 12pm: From Bland to Bliss - Creating a Beautiful Balcony!

Plus 12pm - 4pm: BBQ SAUSAGE & BEER!

Visit our website for a complete list of seminars at both stores!

$7/person (proceeds go to Sprouting Chefs)

SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH

FREE Seminars: 11am: Luscious Lawns & the Chafer Beetle Battle 1pm: Mason Bees Learn about these early pollinators!

2pm: Micro Greens - Learn to grow sprouts & micro greens

Plus 11am - 3pm: OWL! @

Come & see some birds of prey!

Mandeville store:

SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH FREE Seminars: 11am: Succulents! Learn to make fabulous planters!

11am: Alternative Lawns Learn your choices.

12pm: “Rain Drip” Irrigation Learn how easy it is to install!

Herb Tasting 2pm:

SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH FREE Seminars: 11am: Bring Back the Bees! Attracting bees to your garden.

The Chafer Beetle Battle! What you can do.

1pm:

Plus

10am-2pm: KID’S DROP IN (12 & under) Plant a Sunflower for Spring (then send us a selfie with it!)

Open 7 days

Everything to Make Your Garden Work!

9am-6pm Open til 8pm on March 16th

BURNABY* 6250 Lougheed Hwy

•

604-299-0621 2 blocks from Holdom skytrain

w w w . g a r d e n w o r k s . c a

Open 7 days

9am-6pm Open til 7pm on March 16th

MANDEVILLE

4746 Marine Dr

604-434-4111 Sale ends March 21, 2017