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Hunter Blackburn works on his entree for the Ànal competition in the culinary arts program at New Westminster secondary. It was the Àrst time the school has offered the ACEIT program.

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Flames jump as beef, lamb and salmon are turned on the gas grill. Bodies bump as pimple-faced Chef Gordon Ramsay wannabes Àip veggies in their saucepans. Pots, pans, whisks and tongs clang as the students in their kitchen whites slave over the stove. Hunter Blackburn shouts, “I need

a blow torch.” He gets it and starts lighting up his creation just as Chef Stephen Schram barks “10 minutes” to his protégés at New Westminster secondary. It’s the last day in the Pearson kitchen for the New Westminster secondary students, and this is the culmination of a week-long cooking competition that is their ¿nal exam, so to speak. The previous four days were spent selecting ingredients, designing recipes, testing and prepping for the big day. When the 10 minutes are up, the 13 students have 15 more

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minutes to produce their dishes for the judging. Blackburn is the ¿rst to ¿nish, but the window isn’t open yet for presentation to the judges, so he plunks a leftover roasted tomato canape on a plate for Karen Crosby, career programs coordinator at NWSS, who takes a small forkful. “It’s got some zing in it, Hunter,” exclaims Crosby. “It’s delicious.” “Window’s open,” declares Schram, and Blackburn grabs his dish and puts it on the table for the judges, chefs Schram and Lance Bourne, and vice-

principal Kelly Boechler. The next 15 minutes are frenetic as Blackburn’s classmates battle to get done. “David, two minutes,” Schram yells at the last one who scrambles right up until the last second to ¿nish. Finally the judges bring out their clipboards and start marking on presentation before picking up forks, a fresh one for every dish, to conduct the taste test. This is the ¿rst year NWSS has had the culinary ACE-IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) program. Please see 13 STUDENTS, A8

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TransLink has invited the cities of New Westminster and Surrey to review all practical solutions for the Pattullo Bridge crossing. The invitation follows a meeting between Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom, Mayor Wayne Wright and other members of New West city council two weeks ago in which Lekstrom promised to facilitate a summit of sorts. However, despite the invite, TransLink has been pressing on with the second round of public consultation on its proposed six-lane replacement options, all of which would include two “truck priority” lanes. TransLink is currently holding meetings with community stakeholders, as well as public open houses. The New Westminster open house sessions will be held at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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CITYPAGE HOGWEED WARNING The City of New Westminster would like to warn residents that giant hogweed has been found in the rear of a property in Queensborough. The plant has been removed from the area, but we ask you to be on the lookout for any signs of it and report it immediately so it can be removed. Giant hogweed sap is very corrosive and even brushing against the plant can cause serious injury or skin problems. If you find the plant please do not touch it. Giant hogweed can be identified by its reddish-purple stem with fine spines, and its spotted leaf stalks. The plant can grow about 16ft (5m) high, has leaves up to 5ft (1.5m) wide, and has flower heads which can each produce about 50,000 seeds every year. Please call Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691 to report any sightings. More more information on giant hogweed, visit http://www.al.gov.bc.ca/cropprot/gianthogweed.htm

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Ducklings die from human kindness Wildlife Rescue takes away duckling from planter after siblings perish

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Three of the ducklings that were living in an Uptown New Westminster planter have died because of the food fed to them by humans, according to the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. (WRA). Spokeswoman Yolanda Brooks said an organization volunteer recently went to the planter and found three dead ducklings and four more without their mother. Brooks said the three who had died had extended bellies making it obvious they had been eating the wrong food. “Don’t feed ducks, there’s plenty of food around for them to eat. It ended up in a situation where they stayed [in the planter] because people were feeding them,” said Brooks. The duck family showed up at the planter in front of the Telus building a couple of weeks ago attracting attention from workers on their break and shoppers. Although WRA was noti¿ed, of¿cials opted to not pick them up because eventually the mother and her ducklings would be able to fend for themselves. The WRA said the best thing that could be done for the family by the public

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The surviving ducklings are now being cared for by Burnaby’s Wildlife Rescue Association, and will eventually be re-introduced into the wild.

was have someone build a ramp to allow the ducklings to walk off, and to not feed them. Brooks said the four orphans are doing ¿ne. They are with three other orphan ducks in a cage with a stuffed animal at the WRA facility on the south shore of Burnaby Lake. As they get bigger they will be encouraged to go into a pool and then eventually to hunt for their own food in the organization’s enclosure before being released. In the meantime, they are being fed nutritionally balanced food that is natural to the duck’s diet. Kim Steel, who works nearby, said she was upset when she heard about the deaths because she and others had been rooting for them. She said many tried to protect them but it didn’t work. When she cleaned out the planter she found piles of hard dog food, oatmeal and bread cubes. There was also leftover kitchen food, cigarette butts and ashes.

“It was disgusting,” said Steel on Wednesday. “I know people are well meaning but we thought if people knew what to do they would learn, but they didn’t. In fact they brought more [food]. It’s really sad. We were very grateful that Wildlife Rescue ¿nally did come out and help with the rescue.” Steel said there were 10 ducklings in the planter. The mother, she said, Àew away but she saw it back at the planter on Tuesday. Steel said she knew of ¿ve ducklings that had died, and that she smelled decomposition behind the planter’s dense shrub since WRA’s visit. Somebody did build a ramp for the ducks, she said, but it was really steep. The WRA had said if that was done the ducks might leave when it’s quieter and there’s fewer people around, but it just so happened the city has been repaving Sixth Street at night for the last two weeks.

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New Westminster is looking at becoming a wired city to attract jobs and economic development. On Monday, Coun. Bill Harper will ask council to allow its Intelligent Community committee to develop a strategy to provide high-level wireless and broadband infrastructure to the city. Earlier this month, Harper, city economic development manager Mitchell Edgar and Kirk Moir of New Westminster’s In Motion Technology, who chairs the city’s committee, attended an Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) conference in Brooklyn, N.Y. The ICF is a non-pro¿t research group that concentrates on job creation and economic development through the use of broadband. “It was quite an eye opener,” Harper said. He noted not many communities are invited to the conference but Edgar was able to get an invitation likely because of the fact New West has been conducting pilot projects offering WiFi around the city. Edgar said health and education are the

knowledge-based sectors that will produce the most jobs in New Westminster in the future, so the city needs to create the infrastructure to make that happen. That would involve providing more accessibility to ¿bre optics, wireless, and wider broadband. Harper and Edgar said a New West advantage is the fact the city owns its own electrical utility and could do the work on its own. Another is having several SkyTrain stations in areas attractive to knowledgebased companies. Those two advantages may make it feasible to turn New West into a wired city in order to create jobs and economic development, said Harper. He pointed out, along with owning its own utility, the city has already laid ¿bre optics and provided WiFi in selected areas. “We’re already partly there,” said Harper. He came away impressed with the work done in Riverside, Calif., which the ICF named as 2012 Intelligent Community of the Year, and Stratford, Ont., which was a ¿nalist. In Riverside, all residents have access to the city’s WiFi, and students in schools use iPads or Android tablets that contain all their textbooks and much more. In Stratford, a city of just 35,000 which owns its own electric utility, two national banks have set up large support facilities because

of the enhanced broadband capabilities there. Harper would like to see the city develop a relationship with Douglas College along the lines of what Riverside has done with the University of California where the city has supplied ¿bre optic high-speed broadband and WiFi capabilities to the postsecondary institution. He’s also looking at all of the space likely to be taken up by health-care related companies in the Brewery District development being built next to Royal Columbian Hospital and its planned expansion as likely bene¿ciaries of the city providing ultra fast wired infrastructure connections. Harper also said a 38-acre site being developed by Bentall Kennedy next to the Braid SkyTrain station might eventually bene¿t as well. There are, however, logistics to be worked out including whether or not free WiFi throughout the city is practical, and how to partner with current Internet providers. “It becomes a community choice at that point,” said Moir, a founder of In Motion Technology, which has its head of¿ce in Downtown New Westminster. “The key element is to have the infrastructure to have Shaw or Telus as a customer.” Harper said it took Stratford less than a year to install ¿bre optics at a cost of $1.2 million.

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CITYPAGE DIGITAL MEDIA PUBLIC INFO MEETING The City of New Westminster’s new digital media program will see the installation of four digital signs located on the city’s perimeter land and right of way sites with an in-service date of November 2012. The signs will generate approximately $2 million in revenue for the City each year as well as offer significant promotion opportunity for programs and services offered in New Westminster. We’d like your feedback on the program and invite suggestions on the allocation of revenue generated from the signs. Join us at City Hall on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm to give us your input. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open House in City Hall foyer 7:00 pm – Presentation in City Council Chambers

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Coun. Jonathan Cote, co-chair of the city’s master transportation plan committee, said he’s not sure if Lekstrom’s intervention was the motivation behind the letter, but he welcomed the invitation. He feels the combined effort from the city and its residents played a large role. “New Westminster has raised the bar on where this discussion needs to go,” said Cote. “It’s a positive sign of TransLink at least appearing to be able to come to the table and have a more thorough discussion about the Pattullo Bridge. This is exactly what we were hoping for when we started this process, that it would lead all the partners back to the table.”

CHOICEquotes Jonathan Cote, city councillor We’ll have to see how it goes. I don’t want to be overly optimistic because TransLink hasn’t changed its position on what it feels is the best option.

Cote said if TransLink’s intentions are genuine then lane capacity and the bridge location should be back on the table. “We’ll have to see how it goes,” said Cote. “I don’t want to be overly optimistic because TransLink hasn’t changed its position on what it feels is the best option.” Although the province won’t be involved, Cote said Lekstrom promised he would be prepared to come to the table. Cote said he hopes with both New Westminster and Surrey in the discussion that a solution to satisfy both cities can be found, possibly involving light rapid transit for Surrey along with a

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scaled-down Pattullo Bridge project. “This is the opportunity to have New Westminster talk directly to Surrey to see what actually can contribute to those communities and ¿nd a win-win for both communities,” said Cote. “I also think it’s very important that the residents continue to engage in this issue and still participate in TransLink meetings on this.” That is something New Westminster Environmental Partners is also encouraging. The organization is encouraging residents to show up at 10 a.m. Saturday. “We need to show the city is still united and for TransLink to hear it directly Saturday morning,” said past president Patrick Johnstone. He pointed out TransLink has not looked at the implications of its options to the road system on both sides of the bridge. “We have not seen a comprehensive costing of all the options,” he said. “We need to discuss the direct costs of no bridge, of three lanes, of four lanes and a six-lane bridge.” However, he also said New Westminster residents have to make sure they aren’t making their problem someone else’s because it’s a regional issue not a local one. Johnstone was one of those that participated in a stakeholders meeting with TransLink earlier this week. He said the only new information the transit authority brought forward was which of the six-lane options it had presented that the public preferred in previous consultations. “They gave us the same old spaghetti bowl of plans and told us which Àavour of spaghetti we liked best,” said Johnstone. He was a bit bafÀed as to why TransLink held the meetings since the invitation to open up the discussion to other options had already been sent to council. “I’m not sure how they reconcile those two,” said Johnstone. On Monday, council backed a motion by Coun. Chuck Puchmayr calling on neighbouring municipalities to ask the province to intervene to create an independent assessment for connecting the South Fraser Perimeter Road directly to the new Port Mann Bridge. Current plans call for SFPR traf¿c to join Highway 1 at 176th Street in Surrey and back track to the Port Mann. Council is fearful truck drivers will use the Pattullo unless a convenient connection is constructed or they are banned from the bridge.

Friday, June 22, 2012 NewsLeader A5

New DPAC chair to rebuild relationship with district Queensborough parent to take over as head of parent organization

school district trustees and staff. “My brief 45-second campaign speech consisted of a strategy around fostering the relationship with the board of¿ce,” said Peregoodoff. “We need to refocus on common goals and remove the personalities, this was the problem. It became personal and passionate. There’s a lot of passion there, particularly from the DPAC side.” In the past two years, DPAC representatives have complained of potential conÀicts of interest on the board of education. He’d like to see it be less of an issue in the coming year. “It’s something we will monitor, it’s the nature of the structure. However, there is no point in

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Rob Peregoodoff has set himself a tall task as he takes over as head of the New Westminster district parent advisory council (DPAC) for the 2012-13 school year. Peregoodoff, who had been serving as DPAC secretary, was elected at the council’s annual general meeting on Monday succeeding Wendy Harris. The Queen Elizabeth elementary parent assumes the role following a tumultuous year where several issues had parents at odds with

becoming aggressive pursuing that. We’re all professionals and we expect to conduct ourselves in a professional manner,” said Peregoodoff. He wants to improve DPAC accountability and transparency by using the organization’s website (www.nwdpac.ca). “My vision is to no longer conduct contentious discussions through email, we do it through a public forum like a blog or comments on the site with the goal that we can engage all New Westminster parents, even if passively,” he said. • Also at the AGM, DPAC voted to support the city’s traf¿c advisory committee’s recommendation to

council calling for the Pattullo Bridge not to be replaced, to toll it to coincide with the tolling of the new Port Mann Bridge, and to do baseline air quality testing on New Westminster roads used by vehicles going on and off the Pattullo.

Onni to improve Glenbrook Ravine Work will begin soon to open up Glenbrook Ravine. As part of its deal to build the Victoria Hill planned community, Onni Group committed to improve the ravine. Beau Jarvis, vice president of development, said the ravine’s steep trails will be upgraded making them more accessible. The plan also calls

for more bridges and improved drainage. “We’re certainly not going in and making it a playing ¿eld,” said Jarvis. “The intent is to maintain the natural surroundings there, to improve the access and make it more of a link from Queen’s Park through [the Victoria Hill greenways], through the Glenbrook Ravine into the Glenbrook area.” Jarvis wouldn’t say how much the work will cost because the company is still pricing it out. “We’re looking to get started quickly with the majority of the work done by fall, weather permitting. There are all kinds of variables that come into play.” twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

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Debate about death A law banning assisted suicide was struck down in B.C. Supreme Court last week, igniting the debate whether the ruling will open the door to legalized euthanasia. The court ruled that Canada’s ban on physician-assisted deaths is unconstitutional and gave Parliament a year to draft new legislation. The law had been challenged by Gloria Taylor, who suffers from Lou Gehrig’s disease. At 64, she can no longer walk, eats through a feeding tube, and is losing her ability to speak. She was granted a constitutional exemption that permits her to seek physician-assisted death while the ruling is suspended. She hasn’t yet decided what she’ll do, or when. She has limited use of her hands now, but says the biggest loss is that of her dignity. She can cope with death, but not suffering. The federal government is expected to challenge the ruling, and is under pressure to do so from opponents of physician-assisted death. They believe that striking down the Criminal Code provision prohibiting assisted suicide is a dangerous step backwards – a conÀict between the value and respect for human life and an individuals’ rights to autonomy and self-determination, to choice. Would someone choose to end their life because they don’t want to be a burden to others, or because they don’t want to be alone, or because staying alive is too expensive? We are able, through health care now, to make dying comfortable, managing pain and maintaining respect, to a point. But when despair reaches a level that a person wishes to die, and one is willing to risk certain freedoms to help end that suffering, it is time to think again about just who a ban on physician-assisted deaths was helping. – Black Press

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Our strange dance with wildlife If all goes well, a contractor will set to work next month at our house. Our growing family has decided more living space is needed, so we’re adding a small addition, which means demolishing the slouching garage. Yet nothing will happen until the baby chickadees are gone. In February, I made the colossal blunder of nailing a birdhouse to the garage wall. I doubted we’d get tenants; after all, ours is a neighbourhood of concrete, cars and few trees. So it was a little intoxicating to see Ma and Pa Chickadee shack up there, stuf¿ng twigs and moss through the little hole, or whatever they do. And a few weeks ago as I picked some rosemary I heard some tiny little titters from the love shack. Later, we noted that Daddy bird had taken on a decidedly more serious, distracted look as he Àew from coop to branch in his quest to replenish the family larder, the weight of a new family heavy on his wings. I was told that once the chicks

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hatch it’s only a matter of a couple weeks before they’re off. But this crew must be the avian equivalent of the boomerang generation. Are they building a basement suite in that little wooden box? It makes me wonder about our own addition plans; will I one day regret making the house more spacious as I pick up my 30-yearold’s dirty sock off the Àoor? Meantime, I remind my wife that construction begins the ¿rst week of July. She repeats her position: No hammers Ày till the chicks do. As human beings, we get a little funny when it comes to wildlife, and spring casts our strange dance in sharp relief. This month we’ve seen a mother duck in New Westminster gathering her chicks in a planter

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outside an of¿ce building, where the little fuzzy guys swam in a cookie tin; a mother coyote in Burnaby raising pups beneath a school portable; a ribbon seal sunbathing on a slip by a cluster of Àoathomes near the RichmondNew Westminster border, 4,000 km from his Arctic home; and of course, there was the massive hunt for a 7.5-pound snakehead ¿sh in a Central Park pond. As humans, sometimes we respond with a gentle hand, sometimes with a clenched ¿st. We are the unpredictable ones. We install ramps in hopes that ducklings will get to the sidewalk and waddle to new digs, we partially board up a crawlspace to urge coyotes to move along. Outof-town visitors are treated on a case-by-case basis. A portly seal is admired from afar until stage fright prompts it to Àop back into the river. If it has creepy fangs and a reputation for attacking small pets, we’ll partially drain its pond and deploy armies of volunteers with nets to wipe it out. I see this dynamic on my deck too, where we have two suet

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feeders for the birds. There’s even a hierarchy of affection among the birds. We love seeing the Northern Flicker, the yellow ¿nch, the blue jay ... and of course the chickadee. We tolerate the starlings. But we tap on the window angrily when we see the crow. Because they’re bad? Ugly? Less needy? Last week, two baby chickadees showed up at the feeders, perched on the railing, fur-puffed and awkward, beaks gaping as mom stuffed them silly. Hope was in the air; were these our babies? I was told that once they’re out, they’re out, so I thought hallelujah! But over at the garage birdhouse the tittering continued. Sigh. Then, peering out the kitchen window Monday night we saw a new creature at the feeder. Furry. Grey-brown. Oh god. A rat. So long, suet. Farewell, feeders. The nature love-in is apparently over. How does this bode for the chickadees? We’ll see. The permit from City Hall arrives any day now...

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Do Kelly street residents care? I consider New Westminster a friendly community and one that cares for all. In the last few months I have been following the proposed expansion that the Elizabeth Fry Society is working on. It is interesting that the residents of Kelly Street feel they are the only ones who get a say in this proposed development. This community consists of many different areas, and Sapperton’s non-pro¿t services and businesses support all that live and work in New West. I have lived here for many years and visit business throughout the area. I wonder if the residents of Kelly Street access food, clothing restaurants, etc. in other parts of the city. I’ll bet they do. I wonder how many women and children here in New Westminster are living in unsafe and un-supported housing. I wonder how Kelly Street residents feel about a child or a woman feeling scared, lonely and unsafe and having no alternatives. From the NIMBY way many of them are responding to the

proposed development, I would say many of them don’t care. And I think that’s just sad. My other concern is that Coun. Betty McIntosh has openly said in a public meeting that she is opposed to the project. This is interesting as it is my understanding that all councillors are supposed to keep an open mind until the end of the public hearing. Cathy Hansen New Westminster

SAPPERTON HURT BY EFRY I have been a resident in Sapperton for 25 years. I have watched the corner of East Columbia Street and Sherbrooke Street go from a building with doctors of¿ces and a pharmacy to the Elizabeth Fry Society. Over this period of time the area has changed. I’ve seen groups of people loitering, smoking, smoking pot, men with the same issues hanging around and picking up the women that live there. I’ve seen ¿ghting, residents crossing the street to walk on the

other side to avoid the people, condoms and needles in the lanes and parks, numerous complaints and phone calls to police by residents, items taken out of people’s yards, drunken or drugaddicted people passing out in yards and relationship ¿ghts out in public. Didn’t we have Kelly Ellard wielding a knife in Sapperton park in 2008, where my son played as a child and my grandson plays now. Yes let’s expand on this! All this from the people that live or are associated with the Elizabeth Fry Society. If this is allowed to proceed it will look more and more like downtown Columbia Street did not so long ago. We are well on our way! Juanita Ivings New Westminster

WHY DISBAND NURSE IV TEAMS? Fraser Health has decided to disband the dedicated team of nurses who start IVs and maintain central lines at Burnaby and Royal Columbian hospitals.

Seriously? In this day and age when research clearly indicates it is in the patient’s best interest to have expert nurses doing these tasks? These hospitals already have policies where nurses on the units try to start it, and if they can’t they call for the IV team. Nurses at the bedside are already overburdened. Nurses are being asked to juggle one more ball. Let’s face it. If it is something you don’t do often it will take you longer and you will be less skilled. Patients will be traumatized. I get it now—make everyone needle-phobic and they won’t seek care. I knew there had to be a good reason... Janice Vanderspek, RN North Vancouver

GO BIG ON THE PATTULLO Re: Don’t replace Pattullo, New Westminster traf¿c committee says Consider the effects of tolling or charging for the bridge. Either will reduce traf¿c, which will reduce revenue brought in.

Your answers to this are not thought out. You may as well build a giant wall around the city and tell most businesses to suck it. Then tell all the people living here that they only have one way out. That should drive the people out, too. I say build a bigger bridge, and put a toll on it. When you’re done, build a few more bridges to make it even more accessible! Michael Jasman —online comment newwestnewsleader.com

TWO VIEWS ON THE BRIDGE Re: New Westminster’s Pattullo Bridge survey results released Let’s build a tunnel that exits at 20th street. Elizabeth Douglas Everyone wants to live in a society that bene¿ts from growth, commerce and industry, but few want to condone the process of growth, commerce and industry. Dan Moto —online comments newwestnewsleader.com

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In the ¿rst semester, the students were in the kitchen part time, but in the second term they were immersed in the program, which included producing 300 lunches in the Pearson cafeteria daily and ¿eld trips to ¿ne dining restaurants. Even though the school year is toast, 13 students will be back cooking in the classroom in just a few weeks. But this time they’ll be doing it at Vancouver Community College for a ¿ve-week course that will give them their Level I certi¿cation. The students are a mix of those who have been foodies since their high-chair days to those seeking direction in their lives.

CHOICEquotes Hunter Blackburn I really enjoy cooking just because there are no guidelines to it. It’s not like math where there’s always the same answer for everything. You can make anything.

Danielle McEwen prepares her meal as the clock clicks down in the Ànal competition of New Westminster secondary’s culinary chef program.

“It’s a huge con¿dence builder,” says Crosby. “What I love is they’re all pretty engaged. There’s no sitting around. Some of them have to get here at 7 a.m. to do the baking. It’s very demanding.” Blackburn certainly doesn’t mind the work. He’s been helping out in his mom’s kitchen since he was six. He began working in a Port Moody Greek restaurant owned by his friend’s father about

¿ve or six years ago. When he heard about the NWSS program he was excited. “I really enjoy cooking just because there are no guidelines to it. It’s not like math where there’s always the same answer for everything. You can make anything,” says Blackburn, who was home schooled until he went to NWSS in Grade 9. “It’s been unbelievably fun [but] it’s quite

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hard, it’s not like an easy walk in the park.” A lot of his ideas are inspired by family trips around the world. The last was to Thailand where he took a cooking course that gave him the concept for his spicy ¿nal exam dish that had Chef Schram emptying his water bottle during the judging. When he’s not in the Pearson kitchen or playing his guitar, Blackburn works at The

Boathouse on Westminster Quay. Like Blackburn, Danielle McEwen has always liked helping out in the kitchen at home, much more than being in a classroom. “In Grade 8 I didn’t go to school at all,” she says. “When I got older I realized I was not going to be able to skip school the rest of my life.” So when the culinary program came along she jumped at it. “I was so excited. I could be able to cook my whole grad year, instead of doing social studies and stuff. It was great,” McEwen says with a smile. “It put me on a tighter schedule, it made me be on time, it made me want to come to school. I had to be here because I didn’t want to let my team down.” However, McEwen isn’t sure cooking in a restaurant is in her long-term future. She really enjoyed the baking part of the program, which she feels would likely be less stressful. “I’m going to go through VCC and see how I like it,” says McEwen. “You can go any [direction] you want.” The competition’s top two marks went to Grade 11 students, Damiano Saleh and Tim Salvacion. Since the program is offered every second year, Grade 12 might seem anti-climatic. “[The program] was really up my alley. It helps so much to be in a practical setting instead of a theoretical setting,” says Saleh. That said, he rushes off to do the not-soglamourous ‘practical’ part of the program— clean up. facebook.com/newwestnews

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SPORTS Select players Seven New Westminster ¿eld lacrosse players will travel the continent with various Burnaby Mountain Selects squads this summer including three on the girls high school elite team. Gaby Jones, Anastasia Kalyta and Mary McQueen, all New Westminster secondary students, will travel with that team to By¿eld, Mass., near Boston for The Northern Rise tournament July 13-15, which is a showcase for Northeast United States colleges. Before the tourney they will also tour Boston College and Harvard University. The trip

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Salmonbellies ride WLA roller-coaster The New Westminster Salmonbellies continued their roller-coaster 2012 Western Lacrosse Association season last week. After their best win of the season last Thursday, the Salmonbellies fell 10-8 to the hometown Nanaimo Timbermen on Sunday. It was the ¿rst time the T-Men had beaten the ’Bellies in a regularseason clash. Nanaimo’s only victory over New West came in a 2007 playoff game at Queen’s Park Arena. The Salmonbellies headed into their Thursday night clash with the Burnaby Lakers sporting a 4-4 record. In Nanaimo, it seemed like they took the ¿rst period to get their sea legs going following their trip across the water, trailing 3-1. They seemed to right the ship in the second period, taking a 7-5 advantage into the third before allowing Nanaimo to score four consecutive goals. Alex Gajic had two goals and two assists for the Salmonbellies while Martin Cummings had two goals and an assist. Kevin Crowley and Ilija Gajic also had three-point performances with a goal and two assists. Mike Berekoff and Jeff Zywicki had one of each. “It’s tough to win against them and it’s a great job by everybody,” Nanaimo’s Cory Conway, who was in on every Timbermen goal scoring three of them and assisting on seven others, told Black Press. “It de¿nitely feels good to win that one.” The Salmonbellies had gotten back on the winning track in spectacular fashion by downing the previously undefeated Victoria Shamrocks 14-12 in

overtime at Queen’s Park Arena last Thursday. The win halted a three-game losing streak for New West, which began the season with a threegame winning streak. The result was also the ¿rst defeat for the Shamrocks, who went on to lose the next night in Burnaby. New West took control early with a 5-3 lead after one period. But the Shamrocks opened the second with four consecutive goals. New West answered with three straight before the end of the second and two more to start the third. But the 10-7 lead the Salmonbellies had at that point evaporated with the Shamrocks scoring three goals, including two on the powerplay, in a span of 3:16 with less than six minutes remaining in regulation. Crowley scored twice in OT for the ’Bellies, one shorthanded and the other on the power play, but New West needed goals by Ilija Gajic and Curtis Hodgson in the ¿nal minute of OT to secure the win. Gajic had a huge game, capping an eight-point performance, three goals and ¿ve assists, with the winner. Jordan McBride had two goals and three assists. Cummings and Hodgson also scored twice with singles going to Tyler Crompton, Sean Robinson and Zywicki. Tyler Richards made 41 saves in the New West net as the Salmonbellies shaded the Shamrocks on the shot clock 53-52. The ’Bellies travel to Victoria for a rematch tonight (Friday) and to Langley on Wednesday. Their next home game isn’t until July 5 against Maple Ridge.

Jr. ’Bellies bounce Burnaby The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies scored nine unanswered goals in downing the Burnaby Jr. Lakers 11-3 at Queen’s Park Arena on Tuesday. Although the Lakers held a brief 2-1 lead for three minutes early in the ¿rst period they were held off the scoresheet until less than ¿ve minutes remained. The Salmonbellies were led by a six-point performance, including two goals, from Reagan Harding. Keegan Bal contributed three goals and an assist while Josh Becker had two of each. Other New West goals were scored by Reese Robinson, Justin Goodwin, Drew House and Brandon Goodwin, who also had three assists. Quinton Bradley, Colton Dow and Kevin Lemond scored for Burnaby. The Lakers were coming off a 10-6 loss to the Port Coquitlam Saints at Bill Copeland Arena on

Sunday. Brendan Shea had two goals in a losing cause with singles going to Bryan Gillis, Josh Simons, Cameron Clark and Dow. The night before, however, the Lakers traveled to Nanaimo to defeat the Timbermen 7-6 thanks to two goals each by Simons and Ryan Watson. Brendan Attwell, Bryan Gillis and Clark had the others. Heading into tonight’s (Friday) game in Port Coquitlam against the Saints, the Lakers are 3-110. The Salmonbellies will come to Copeland on Sunday, 7 p.m., before the Lakers visit Langley to take on the Thunder next Thursday. New West was 9-4-0 heading into Thursday’s game in Port Coquitlam. After taking on Burnaby, they will play Langley (7-8-0) at Queen’s Park on Tuesday, 8 p.m.

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Bonsor Complex Carpet Bowling: Looking for a fun and entertaining way to beat the winter weather? Come join the Bonsor 55+ carpet bowlers (55+ membership required). When: Meets every Monday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-439-5510.

A newly married New Westminster woman is one of six neophyte models chosen to represent a regional retailer of plus-size clothes for women. Danielle Keil will model the LUCY (Love Uniquely Curvy You) clothing line produced by Sonya Perkins of Langley, who is branching out from her two retail outlets. To publicize LUCY and the company’s corresponding lingerie line, Perkins held a contest to Ànd models for her fall campaign. “We were looking for real women who could wear the bras and clothing lines that we sell,” said Perkins in a press release. All the winners get a $500 wardrobe and a three-month modeling contract with the possibility of renewal.

Find a Great Hand at Bonsor: Looking to meet new friends and keep your mind sharp. Drop into Bonsor Complex for a game of cards. Enjoy Bridge, Cribbage, Euchre, Five Hundred and Whist. These card games are offered throughout the week. Info: 604439-5510. Free Citizenship Classes: Prepare for the Canadian

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Line Dance: Beginners welcome. Moderate exercise for body and brain and lots of fun. When: Every Monday, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby (enter by ramp at rear of Church). Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647.

Outdoor Ball Hockey Club: Like Ball hockey? Join our free group for game times. Find our club page listed under “clubs and organizations” at NewWestCommunityGuide.ca or direct at http://tinyurl.com/4xkx9v6.

The Metro Vancouver Firefighters’ Band is now recruiting new members. We have provided musical support for countless parades, royal visits, and civic events since our inception in 1927 as the Vancouver Firemans Band. We encourage local musicians to join us for a great experience. When: Rehearsals Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Burnaby North Secondary School Band Room. Info: 604-444-FIRE (3473).

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(please note that we are able to provide the drum set). When: Meets every other Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Please phone if interested: 604-420-6478. New Westminster Family Place: Gym time, crafts, and games for the kids and a chance for parents to meet new friends and neighbours. Every Thursday that school is in session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Daycare room, F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent (off Tenth Avenue and Cumberland). New Westminster Parkinson’s Support Group: If you are a person with Parkinson’s or a caregiver interested in sharing ideas, coping strategies, information and resources, you are warmly welcomed to this support group. When: 1st Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-8th St., New Westminster. Info: Robbin Jeffereys, 604-662-3240 or rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.ca.

ESL Conversation Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers free, drop-in ESL conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking English. Co-sponsored by Fraserside Community Services Society, there are two programs available. Children are welcome. When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660. Burnaby Writers’ Circle: Meets the first Wednesday of each month. When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Where: Program Room 2, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4548 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-905-5024.Tuesday and Thursday Dance: Dance the winter blues away at Bonsor 55+ dance programs. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Each dance has a live band and light refreshments served. When: Tuesday dances run 12-3 p.m. and Thursday night dance goes 7:3010:30 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-439-5510.

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Drop-In English conversation class: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers a drop-in conversation class. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. When: Every Wednesday, 2:15-4:15 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. Where: 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 27 or 29.

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In a quiet urban oasis in the thriving & revitalizing hip Downtown New Westminster neighbourhood. This substantially renovated 1899 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2560 sf heritage home could be yours featuring 10’ ceilings on main, spectacular open kitchen, DR/LR on main, gas f/p, bdrm & den on main, up feats mstr bdrm w/view & W/I closets & another bdrm. Bsmt is 6’ high great for storage or garage. All new plumbing, electrical, ducting, roof, partial drain tiles, 3 year old furnace & HW tank. Kitch feats wood cabinets, quartz counters, beautiful baths, spacious back patio & fenced yard. Queens park, new upcoming school, transit, downtown & Quay all at your doorstep.

Nicely updated top floor corner, 2 bdrm, 758 sf suite just steps to Douglas College, Sktrain, NW Quay & new downtown shopping complex w/stores & 10 cinemas opening soon. This bright & spacious suite has been recently updated with laminate & slate floors, updated kitchen & bath, large covered balcony, newer applcs, light fixtures, paint & wndw coverings. Pets & rentals ok. Complex has new roof, boiler & HW tanks.

Awesome mtn views from this 23rd floor, 2 yr old, 922 sf, 1 bdrm + den (cld be 2 bdrms), 1.5 bths, sub penthouse w/500 sf balcony. This gorgeous suite feats 9’ ceilings, upgraded kitch w/granite counters & backsplash, Island & upgraded gas stove & SS applcs, hardwood & tile floors, LR w/ large wndws & elec f/p. Pets & rentals ok. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & has great exercise room, games room, social room, 10 yr warranty & overpass access to Queens Park & close to schools, transit & shopping.

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Gorgeous river view from all major rooms in this beautifully maint’d & updated 1335 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath suite at the Quay. This bright & spacious suite feats granite counters, updated SS applcs, Brazilian cherry laminate flrs, insuite lndry, newer light fixtures, carpeting, baseboards, paint & insuite storage. Complex well maint’d & managed & has indoor pool, sauna, swirlpool, exercise rm & games rm.

Super family home, 3 bdrms on the main + bonus room + 2 bdrms registerable suite down in full height bsmt. Super quiet family friendly street close to Canada games pool, schools, Queens Park & transit. This well maintained home features hardwood floors, 2 wood burning f/ ps, double windows, new kitchen + updating to bathrooms. New drain tiles, double carport, sundeck, newer lighting & more!

Roomy 1946 character bungalow, 2680 sf, 4 bdmrs, 2.5 baths on beautifully landscaped 50’ x 130’ corner lot in friendly West End close to schools, parks, transit & shopping. This lovely home features hardwood floors, coved ceilings, several original light fixtures, leaded glass French door, built-ins, wood burning f/p, newer kitchen & newer baths, HW heating, updated electrical (no knob & tube), plumbing & interior paint. Sunny back deck, private fenced yard, double garage & more!

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Gorgeous greenbelt courtyard & river views from this quiet west facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath suite featuring open plan, 9’ ceilings, gorgeous cherrywood laminate floors, upgraded newer gas f/p, nice covered deck, large mastr bdrm w/walkin closet, newer full size side by side washer/dryer in ample lndry/storage room, nice window coverings & more. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & currently having balconies re,done. Complex offers exercise room, bike storage room and is located just stops to the river boardwalks & near transit, shopping & parks/community centre. Community gardens across the street for the avid gardener. Lovely waterfront community!

1907 Pioneer tent style, 2 storey + bsmt, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1910 sf home in lovely Queens Park just steps to Elementary & Middle schools, Queens Park, Uptown shopping & transit. This character home feats high ceilings, fir floors, period moldings, updated kitchen with granite counters & newer applcs, updated baths, updated plumbing, wiring, drain tiles & HW tank, new front porch, some double windows, 22’x14’ detached workshop, unfinished bsmt good for storage or possible rec room.

3 BDRM STARTER HOME. Super quiet street, great 3 bdrm, 2 bath renovated, 1300 sf family starter home close to schools, skytrain, park & shopping. This nicely renovated home features newer kitchen, 2 bathrooms, flooring, double windows, roof & more! This immaculate home is bright & spacious as has a beautiful fully fenced yard, 2 out buildings & lots of open parking enough for 6 cars.

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KINA Spirit Day: Kingsway Imperial Neighbourhood Association presents a community event featuring kids activities, a show-and-shine car show, and bike parade with a prize for best KINA spirit decorations. When: Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 5665 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: www. KINAburnaby.ca or 604-786-2452.

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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival: The weekend festivities include choirs and dance performances, a Viking Village, cultural displays, shopping, vintage Volvo car show, carnival games, and much more. This year’s theme is Scandinavia and Sports. Enjoy traditional Scandinavian food and relax in the beer garden. When: Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24. Where: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby. Cost: $10 day pass; kids under 16 free. Free parking. Info: www.scandinavianmidsummerfestival.org.

Summer tea event: The Parish of St. Timothy opens its doors to the wider community to celebrate the start of summer. Event includes a traditional cream tea and bake sale, a show by visual artist Judith M. Atkinson, quilt crafted items by the Creative Quilters, and music from the Beata Vocal Ensemble (3:15 to 3:45 p.m.). A fundraiser for the parish’s community work. When: Saturday, June 23, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Parish of St. Timothy, 4550 Kitchener St., Burnaby. Tickets: $7 general, $5 for seniors, includes entrance and tea. Family rates available. Info: 604-299-6816 or www.sainttimothy. ca.

The bell choir at Gordon Presbyterian Church in Burnaby is looking for bell ringers to join its “Joybell Choir.” Practices are on Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. The church’s singing choir is also seeking two tenors for its Sunday morning choir. Practice is on Thursdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. All on a volunteer basis. Info: Alma Tomei, 604-874-6616 or atomei@shaw. ca.

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Cemetery walking tour: A Sense of History Research Services presents a walking tour focuses on local Freemason history and the former Masonic Cemetery, now a section of Fraser Cemetery. Free, goes rain or shine, no need to pre-register. When: Sunday, June 24, 1:30 p.m. Where: Meet in front of Fraser Cemetery office, 100 Richmond St., New Westminster.

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Burnaby North Class of 1972—40 Year Reunion: Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Info, tickets and registration: www.classreport.org/can/bc/buraby/ bns/1972.

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Burnaby North Senior Secondary reunion: The 50-year reunion for the Class of 1962 is being planned for Sept. 22, 2012. Info: burnabynorth. grad1962@gmail.com.

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The Winslow Boy: Vagabond Players presents Terence Rattigan’s play depicting a riveting battle against the establishment. When a man learns his son is expelled for stealing, he risks everything to pursue justice, first through the courts and then to Parliament. When: May 31 to June 23, 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park (behind the Arenex), New Westminster. Tickets: $15 general, seniors/students $13. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers.ca. Info: www. vagabondplayers.ca.

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New West Artists: Presents group show No. 4, “What Surrounds Us All,” featuring works by Lorna Hargraves, Richard Klyne, Solveig Brickenden and Ken Woodward. When: June 1 to 27. Where: The Network Hub, second floor of The River Market, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster. Info: www. newwestartists.com.

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Friday, June 22, 2012 NewsLeader A17

Greens decry passage of contentious federal bill Groups fear habitat will take backseat to development

arguing the Conservatives have put their agenda to advance development and oil pipelines – such as Kinder Morgan’s Jeff Nagel planned Trans Mountain pipeline jnagel@blackpress.ca twinning – ahead of wildlife Environmentalists say the habitat. federal government’s passage “What’s going to happen of Bill C-38 spells dark times when that pipeline needs to go ahead for everything from salmon through areas where there are to endangered species due to ¿sh our government has deemed weakened federal laws. unimportant?” Wilhelmson asked. Opponents campaigned The impacts won’t be fully online and demonstrated understood for years, at Conservative MPs’ she said, but added of¿ces across the Lower environmental groups will Mainland this month in ¿nd ways to ¿ght back. hopes of convincing 13 “British Columbians Tories nation-wide to vote can look forward with the Opposition to WILHELMSON to low protection defeat the omnibus budget for wild salmon, implementation bill. fewer environmental It passed the House of safeguards for large industrial Commons late Monday but must projects, less science and still go through the Senate in more political interference the coming weeks and get royal with Canada’s remaining assent. environmental laws,” predicted Georgia Strait Alliance Wilderness Committee policy executive director Christianne director Gwen Barlee. Wilhelmson called it a Bill C-38 also streamlines “devastating blow” that alters environmental assessments, long-standing pillars of Canadian which critics say will accelerate environmental protection. approvals for new oil pipelines She was among numerous across B.C. and reduce the activists reacting Tuesday, opportunities for concerned

citizens to be heard. “Ignoring democracy and silencing First Nations in environmental assessments of major projects will only bring conÀict to our territories,” said Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. Greens are also angry about provisions that could yank the charitable status of environmental groups whose activities are found to step too far over the line from charitable advocacy to politics. Government ministers have argued the environmental protection changes are reasonable, replacing many outdated or unreasonable provisions that in some cases prevented farmers from maintaining drainage ditches that had been colonized by ¿sh. The budget law also pushes eligibility for Old Age Pension back two years to age 67 for younger Canadians and reduces eligibility for some users of Employment Insurance. The Tories dodged more detailed scrutiny of the changes by embedding many nonbudget related provisions in the budget bill, despite Opposition complaints.

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D TEbook ONGOING Free ESL program for women: Healthy snacks and child-minding available for kids 0-6. Funded by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Fraserside Community Services and CAPC. When: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Olivet Church, corner of Queens Avenue and 7th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604-5259144 ext 3655. Free ESL program for women: Offered by PIRS. Free childcare provided for kids 18 months to 5 years. When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Olivet Church, corner of Queens Avenue and 7th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604-2985888 ext. 21.

Seniors Together Program: A s e n i o r l e d g ro u p focuses on welcoming and involving seniors in a variety of different activities. When: English conversation (Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.), seniors social group (Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., light lunch served) and Wii games and exercise (Wednesdays, 12 to 3 p.m.).

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Where: South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4845 Imperial St., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-0400.

Where: Great Bear Pub, 5665 Kingsway. Info: 604-4338942 or info@greatbearpub. com.

Bonsor 55+ Health A l e r t P ro g ra m : T h i s weekly drop-in program offers blood pressure m o n i t o r i n g , m a s s ag e, chair exercises, height and weight monitoring and health related literature. Practice and learn about a healthy lifestyle with support from retired nurses and knowledge trained volunteers. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (guest speaker noon). Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Admission: $2 donation per session. Info: 604-439-5510.

Green Drinks New Westminster: Interested in a sustainable community? Green Drinks New Westminster is a nonpartisan group including professionals, students, green business, community group members, government and others who are interested in positive change. When: Every first Wednesday, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 455 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: greendrinks@nwep.ca or 604-759-0819.

Bonsor 55+ Bingo: Get out and enjoy a fun game of bingo. When: Wednesdys, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-439-5510.

Burnaby Green Drinks: Green Drinks is a nonpartisan social gathering for environmentally-minded folks that occurs in over 450 cities around the world. When: the second Tuesday of every month, at 6 p.m.

Social dancing for seniors (50+) is held every Sunday from 12:45-3:45 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster. Five-piece live band and refreshments. No partners required. Info: 604-5191066. Melodious Mandolins: Do you play mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar or double bass, and can read music? New members welcome. This mandolin orchestra plays a variety of traditional and

nostalgic popular pieces from many cultures. When: Rehearsals Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and performances each month. Where: Various locations in Burnaby or New Westminster. Info: Cathy, 604-202-4191 or Nadia, 604816-9156. Or visit www. melodiousmandolins.com. Play Bingo every Saturday at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Games start at 12:30 p.m. Info: Tom at 604430-2763.

E d m o n d s C o m mu n i t y Centre for 55+ offers fitness summer fitness programs, bus trips and picnics. Info: 604-525-1671.

A variety of children’s c a m p p ro g ra m s will be offered at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Info: 604525-1671.

Bring a partner and play bridge every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-525-1671.

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Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-435-8774.

Join a weekly afternoon dance every Friday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-525-1971.

Dance for fun Mondays and Tuesdays – swing/ country/ballroom – at the Slovenian Hall, 5726 Sprott St., Burnaby, 6:30 p.m. lessons and dances. At 8:30 p.m., dance only. Info, e-mail ByronStarr@shaw. ca, call 604-526-8349 or visit www.DanceForFun.ca.

Friday evening dances for adults 55 and older are held at the Confederation Community Centre, 4585 Albert St., with live music. Dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admission $5 for members, $6 for guests. Info: 604-2941936. Enjoy a game of snooker at the Edmonds Community Centre on one of four wellgroomed tables. Burnaby Seniors’ Membership required. Info: Tom at 604430-2763.

Seniors Ballroom class and Tea Dance every Wednesday at Dance Addicts Studio. Info: 604-830-1326. When: Lessons, 2 p.m. Tea Dance: 2:30-4 p.m. Where: 4622 Hastings St., Burnaby.

Drop in and try carpet bowling every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-525-1671.

CLUBS & GROUPS Edmonds Seniors Golf Club: For players of all levels, with games at either Central Park Pitch & Putt or Kensington Park Pitch & Putt. Call Reg, 604-515-7511 or Pat, 604433-2072.

Burnaby Blabbers Toastmaster Club: Join us for fun, uplifting hour of public speaking. When: Every second Wednesday 12 to 1 p.m. Where: 2154299 Canada Way, Burnaby. Admission: Free for guests. Info: burnabyblabbers@ webtechwireless.com.

Friday, June 22, 2012 NewsLeader A19

ONE SWEET FUNDRAISER

Mayor and Council

DO NOT AMEND THE OCP! For 273/275 Sherbrooke Street

The Ofﬁcial Community Plan (OCP) is intended to be a vision for the community. The existing OCP designation is what the community wants for our neighbourhood in lower Sapperton. We are zoned RS-1 – single detached dwelling district and wish to remain that way. The OCP has never been, and never should be, changed one house at a time for any developer. If the OCP amendment goes ahead the City is signalling ‘open season’ on the homes along Sherbrooke and Kelly. Our entire neighbourhood could be razed within a decade. All home owners in all neighbourhoods should be wary of the implication this OCP amendment carries.

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Can a tasty cake save a life? Sheila Comer hopes so. On Sunday all the proceeds from every cake she sells at her Pink Ribbon Bakery will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. It’s a cause that’s near and dear to her heart, as members of her family have survived the disease and she’s been a regular participant in the annual Run for the Cure. “I will have lots of cupcakes and cakes ready to be sold for this event,” says Comer. “I’m really hoping to have lots of trafÀc coming through.” Pink Ribbon Bakery is at 103-306 6th St.

CLUBS AND GROUPS TOPS 1142: Trying to lose weight? When: Group meets Thursdays 9-11a.m. Where: Gordon Prespyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: 604-434-9737.

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations: COSCO is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members, please contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734. Info: www.coscobc. ca.

Proposed new building (outlined in blue) at corner of Sherbrooke and Kelly streets in Lower Historic Sapperton. The new building is 17 times larger than the neighbouring house (outlined in red).

APPLICANT’S PRO-ARGUMENTS: 1. They do good work and help people in need. 2. They need to expand as their administration staff is over crowded. 3. This is the only property they can afford.

HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. When: Meets every Monday evening in locations around the Metro-Vancouver Area. Info: Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639. Spoken Word Toastmasters Club: Develop public speaking and leadership skills through practical experience in a mutually supportive positive learning environment. All are welcome to this interdenominational Christian Toastmasters Club. When: Thursdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. Where: 7175 Royal Oak Avenue (near Skytrain) and Tommy Douglas Library (alternating weeks). Info: Susan at 604-298-6693.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed. When: Every Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free. Info: 604-436-9475. The Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends 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. When: Meets the second Wednesday of each month. Info: Lenore, 604-2946913. Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the Thursday breakfast meetings. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Eagle Creek Restaurant, at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax St. Info: www.rotaryburnabydeerlake. org, Janice, 604-420-0038.

Salsa Speakers Toastmasters: Develop your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment. Mondays 6:45 to 8:30 p.m, Rm. 117, Bldg. NE1, BCIT Campus, Willingdon and Canada Way. New members and guests are invited to attend. Info: Adrian at 604-435-1578 or arzator@ yahoo.com

Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Discovery Room of Burnaby Village Museum. Info: Lindsey McCann at 604-439-1129 or e-mail info@brags. ca.

Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. Specific vacancies in the Tuba and French Horn sections. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at New West Secondary School. Info: 604527-7064 or 604-582-8540. Kiwanis Club of New Westminster meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 12 p.m. lunch, Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, New Westminster. Info: Marge Ashdown 604-521-8567.

4. They will be supporting city strategies regarding: • Daycare • Economic growth (jobs) • Non-market housing

NEIGHBOURHOOD COUNTER ARGUMENTS: 1. They will be able to continue the good work they do at the blue building if the OCP is not amended. Clients will still be served. Residents will still live there. Volunteers can still volunteer. Employees can still go to work. 2. Their administration staff is overcrowded because they made a bad management decision and decided to give up the rented space where they were formally housing their administration staff; and bring them back into the blue building as a cost savings measure. The overcrowding is of their own doing – and the proposed solution will not fix the problem for at least 4 to 5 years. They do not have the money for a down payment on the required mortgage and will spend the next few years fundraising. 3. Why should the city set in motion a land use change (followed by a zoning change) that will ultimately lead to the demise of a viable liveable neighbourhood because an applicant doesn’t have enough money? 4. The extent to which city strategies are being supported has been greatly exaggerated: • Daycare: They can not meet the regulatory requirements. No daycare. • Jobs: Since Nov. 2010 City staff has suggested there would be 100 jobs in the new building. In May 2012 the applicant finally acknowledged there will only be 13 staff in the new building and they will all be re-located from the blue building. The Applicant has made it clear they will be staying in New West so the new building has no bearing on the attraction or retention of jobs. • Non-market housing: Our neighbourhood is saturated with non-market housing. There are already 204 units within three blocks of the project site. The proposed units are too small for long term housing and will simply be used to transition women through their programs. These units do not represent any hope for integration back into the larger community. Onni group will be building 100 units of real non-market rental units at Victoria Hill (5 minutes from lower Sapperton). No development should be endorsed on the basis of supporting a given city strategy; without first studying the negative impacts a development may bring to bear on a neighbourhood.

OTHER ISSUES: The Applicant is not being forthcoming about their real intentions: They are building 11,400 sq. ft. of ofﬁce space for 13 employees. Approximately 877 sq. ft. per employee. The single living units start at 350 sq. ft. The scale of this expansion makes no sense unless they are gearing up to add employees and programs - which they deny. The property at 275 Sherbrooke has been used for parking at 402 East Columbia (the blue building) since 1966. If this project goes ahead 402 East Columbia will be left with no parking whatsoever. And the new building will only have 23 spaces which is not enough according to use and parking bylaws. They currently park up to 26 cars on the lot daily. The adjacent neighbourhood is already mired in huge parking problems created by proximity to the hospital and SkyTrain. This will make a bad parking situation intolerable. Virtually none of the support for this project has come from within the neighbourhood. 250 persons representing 146 homes in the immediate adjacent neighbourhood have signed petitions against the OCP Amendment (and subsequent re-zoning) – this represents 95% opposition.

THE CRUX OF THE MATTER: Lower Sapperton is a vibrant neighbourhood which is currently thriving. The Applicant has many options open to them. They know that the neighbourhood wants to remain RS-1 zoned and yet are forging ahead regardless of the long term negative impacts on the neighbourhood. We are not saying they have to leave their present location – we are saying they should direct some of their ‘caring’ to the neighbours and ﬁnd a properly zoned location to realize their expansion. City staff should have stood up for our historic neighbourhood and encouraged the applicant to look at alternative, properly zoned, sites. Council has a chance to set things right and preserve Historic Sapperton.

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CLUBS & GROUPS Join a moms group: Relax, enjoy adult conversation, perhaps a craft, a demo, a speaker. Children from birth to age five have their own quality time out. Open to moms of all ages and religions. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Olivet Baptist Church, 7th St. and Queenâ€™s Ave., New Westminster. Info: Shirley, 604-5218097.

Burnaby Metrotown Rotary Club: A worldwide network of individuals dedicated to making a difference in local and global communities through service and fellowship. When: Meets every We d n e s d ay, n o o n to 1:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown. To be a guest, call Gloria 604523-6268. Improve your public speaking at To a s t m a s t e r s â€™ Telespeakers Club, held every Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Burnaby Room on the 6th floor of the Telus building, 3777 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: www. telespeakers.com.

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B u r n a by S c o t t i s h Country Dance Club meets Mondays, 7:3010 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway. New members welcome, neither experience nor partners required. Info: Susan at 604-451-1161, or Rosemary at 604298-6552.

B u r n a by To a s t e r s Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. at Burnaby city hall, Clerkâ€™s Conference Room. Visitors we l c o m e. P ra c t i c e communication and leadership skills. Info: Anne Waller at 604294-7497 or visit www. burnabytoasters.org.

Living in a city doesnâ€™t mean that your children have to go without some of lifeâ€™s greatest adventures. The 15th Horizonetes â€“ BPSA Scout Group, is in Burnaby at Edmonds Community school, 7651 18th Ave., for boys and girls who would like to learn Spanish. Registration ongoing for Otters (5-7) and Timber Wolves (8-10), every Saturday from noon. Info: Luzzara Mazariegos, at 604-5255099.

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SUPPORT GROUPS Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster. Info: 604 688-1716. Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster. Info: 604298-0782.

B u r n a by P r o s t a t e Cancer Support Awareness Group: Meetings are held the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. 12 noon at the Burnaby General Hospital, 3935

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Kincaid St., second Floor Education Room â€˜Aâ€™. At these meetings we try to create awareness, provide support and educate about Prostate Cancer. Info: Ian, 604421-8813 or ibbaxter@ telus.net. A faith-based mood disorders support group for people with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders meets at Brentwood Park Alliance Church, 1410 Delta Ave. â€œLiving Roomâ€? meetings run the second and fourth Fridays of each month from noon to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Info: Marja at 604-291-6254. Codependents Anonymous: Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for m e n a n d wo m e n who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. When: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Royal Columbian Hospital, Neil Russel Room, third floor, Columbia Tower, New Westminster. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or 604-515-5585.

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The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. The group offers speech therapy,

e x e rc i s e s e s s i o n s , caregiver support and social activities. For info, call 604-525-1671.

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Dementia Helpline Experiencing memory difficulties? Having trouble making decisions? Diagnosed or in the process of being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or one of the different forms of dementia? You are not alone. Consider attending an Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group to learn about living with dementia. The group meets the first and third Thursday of each

Nar-Anon: Families and friends of people with drug addiction problems are welcome to attend meetings which offer 12-Step Programs of understanding, friendship and coping strategies. Fridays, 7:30 pm, at South Burnaby United Church (7591 Gray Ave.). Info, 604988-8844 or www. members.shaw.ca/ naranon

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D TEbook ARTS & CULTURE YO-IN Reverberation: Nikkei National Museum presents a new thought-provoking contemporary art exhibition reflecting on the Japanese Canadian internment and its legacy. When: Until Aug. 25. Where: Nikkei Place, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-777-7000 or www. nikkeiplace.org. The Winnipeg Alphabestiary: Exhibition of a set of twenty-six works originally conceived on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Winnipeg-based art publication Border Crossings. When: Until July 20. Where: Simon Fraser University Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, SFU Burnaby Campus. Info: 778-7824266 or sfu.ca/gallery.

The Heritage Life Drawing Society is at a new location, 50 Lorne St., just below Douglas College in New Westminster. The society offers

artists of all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice the art of life drawing with a professional model. Bring own supplies, including easels. When: Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $11 members, $14 nonmembers; Info: herirtagelifedrawing. com or Gillian 604-524-0638.

Richard Major Art Group: This noninstructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced. For artists interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: Eileen, 604-5150371 or Sheila, 604-436-7709.

Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.

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ONGOING Century House/Uptown Artistsâ€™ Drop-In: Has your usual painting/ art group shut-down for the summer? Come join us! Bring your own project. The group has no instructor but it does have a selection of different types of paints if you want to try something new. No charge but donations for Century House welcome if you have a bit of change. Ages 50 and up. Where: Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster. When: Every Thursday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., during June, July, and August. Info: Barbara, 604-5232385.

Central Park Horseshoe Club: Come learn how to throw horseshoes from BC Champions. When: Members are on site daily at 1 p.m. (except Sundays). Wednesday Fun Nights will commence every Wednesday at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Where: Clubhouse located in Central Park east of swimming pool. Social Dancing: Enjoy an afternoon or evening of social dancing at Bonsor Complex 55+. Each session has a live band, refreshments and a great atmosphere. When: Tuesday

afternoons and Thursday nights, ongoing. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $5 members, $6 non-members. Info and schedules: 604-297-4580.

Paper Tole: Come out and learn the art of creating three dimensional pictures by cutting, shaping and gluing paper. The group welcomes new members. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4816. Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http://tinyurl.com/6uy9h4h. Plus-Size Swimming: Join a small group of plus-size women who rent a Burnaby public pool on Saturday mornings to paddle around, swim lengths, float and relax in private. Info: Gertie, 604-737-7830 or Lynne,604-526-9488.

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As a result, Canada Way will be temporarily reduced to single-lane in each direction beginning in June 2012 until late fall 2012.

The City of Richmond and Oris Consulting Ltd. invite you to attend a second Open House to consider the future of the Hamilton community.

Construction will take place overnight for the Kensington Avenue intersection and its approaches. Daytime work will take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, if required.

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Write From the Heart: Vancouverâ€™s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster. Burnaby Historical Society: Guests s p e a k e r s . Vi s i t o r s welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel B u i l d i n g , B u r n aby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.

World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments. Everyone welcome. When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-4729 or www. worldpoetry.ca.

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Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night, all levels welcome, no partner needed. Cost: $4 dropin, first night free. When: every Tuesday, 7- 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-4369475.

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New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels. It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors. When: Monday and Thursday evenings. Where: Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster. Info: www.nwdband.com or Christine, 604-5268996.

Mexican train dominoes: Weekly game for players 55 and over. When: Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniorsâ€™ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.

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Vancouver’s Chinatown bustles with history

Bringing a small town feel to the big city Vancouver’s Chinatown is full of culture, history and community spirit. It’s a great place to live, but as one of the most historical areas of Vancouver, Chinatown comes with several guidelines for developers. “How do you build in a part of the city with so much history?” says Brian Low, director of Panther Constructors. Panther is currently building The Flats on Georgia, a nine-storey, 28-unit condominium building in Chinatown. Some of the guidelines they ran into were height restrictions and the number of windows allowed on the building, Low says. They also had to ensure that the architecture of the project would fit

in with the surrounding buildings. After much consultation with the city, they were able to accomplish this feat. But it was the friendly atmosphere that most attracted Panther to the area. “It’s a small town inside a big city,” Low says. As a National Historic Site, Chinatown is always bustling with visitors and residents. It’s the second largest Chinatown in North America. The market holds vendors of all stripes, selling everything from local vegetables to fine seafood. A movie theatre and several banks have also set up shop, so Low’s idea of a small town in a big city is certainly not far off.

luxurious, with custom-designed vanities and porcelain tile floors. The quartz countertops are modern and cool, while the oversized shower stalls with semi-frameless glass doors (in most of the two-bedroom homes) are an elegant addition to the bathroom. The deep soaker tub is perfect for relaxing after a long day. The neighbourhood itself is a great selling feature for Verve. “Central City is all new with lots more to come,” says Chaput. With a campus of Simon Fraser University, the Central City mall, the City Centre

Library, Surrey City Hall (currently under construction), a performing arts centre and the Civic Plaza, Surrey’s City Centre is rapidly becoming a major urban gathering place. Verve is just minutes from SkyTrain, so you will be easily connected to everywhere in the Lower Mainland. There are several schools in the area as well, so Verve is great for families of all ages. The amenities in the building include a yoga studio, furnished guest suite and a gym. There will also be a children’s play area, a large meeting room, a fireside lounge with a flatscreen TV, games rooms with a pool table, games area and kitchen/bar that opens onto a private patio, and a party room with a full kitchen, bar and private patio as well. Porte will hold a grand opening on June 23, and Chaput is already anticipating a great response. “With mortgage payments around $750 per month, you can own for less than renting,” she says, adding that the homes are “super affordable. ... This is a great opportunity to get in the market.” Homes at Verve start at $154,900. Sales begin on June 23 at noon, so get there early. The presentation centre and display homes are located at 10119 Whalley Boulevard, between 100 and 102 Avenue. They are open daily from 12 to 5 p.m. except for Fridays. For more information, visit www.porte.ca/ verve or call 604-588-3783.

‘Great opportunity to get into the market’

Getting more for your money at Porte’s Verve by Kerry Vital

City style comes to Surrey with the opening of Porte Development’s Verve. Located on Fraser Highway at 139th Avenue, the location is ideal. It’s a sixminute walk to the SkyTrain station, yet set in a quiet corner of Surrey. With a great location, beautiful homes and a fantastic price point, Verve is truly a project for design lovers. “You get more for your money,” says Jeanette Chaput, director of sales and marketing for Porte. “More square footage and a really quality product.” The homes range from 541-squarefoot junior one-bedrooms to 986-square-foot two-bedroom and den condos. In addition, there is a small collection of three-bedroom townhomes that are almost 1,400 square feet. Verve will have three buildings, each with only 66 homes. This will make it a more intimate neighbourhood.

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With mortgage payments around $750 per month, you can own for less than renting,” says Jeanette Chaput, director of sales and marketing for Porte Development.

Outside the architecture is contemporary and dynamic. Each building has a complementary but unique colour palette to give it its own style. A paved stone driveway leads onto the tree-lined interior streets between the buildings, and a pedestrian walkway makes its way to trails and parks. Each home comes with a spacious garden patio or balcony, and there is plenty of space for parking. In fact, all homes come with a parking stall and most two-bedroom homes come with a tandem stall for two cars. The nine-foot ceilings (11 feet on the top floor) lend an incredible sense of space to your home, and the two colour schemes (designed by award-winning designers BYU Interior Design) are both so beautiful that it is hard to choose between them. The kitchens at Verve have a special detail in each one. These touches range from pantries to built-in workstations and wine racks. The chic cabinetry feature high-gloss

upper cupboards and warm wood lowers, complemented by polished quartz countertops and ENERGY STAR stainless-steel appliances. Undercabinet valance lighting illuminates all of your tasks, while the laminate flooring throughout the main living areas continues into your kitchen. The bathrooms are deluxe and

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The homes at Verve feature nine-foot ceilings and plenty of living space (top). With polished quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances (above), the kitchens are perfect for fulﬁlling your every culinary desire. Homes start at $154,900.

A26 NewsLeader Friday, June 22, 2012

NEW GROWTH. DEEP ROOTS. Meet Bluetree – a seriously friendly builder. We come from ParkLane Homes and its 30+ years of award-winning quality and customer service. Our approach is as unique as the homes we build. And we’re growing. There are now Bluetree communities all over the Lower Mainland, and more to come. Register online and be first to know: bluetreehomes.ca

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A28 NewsLeader Friday, June 22, 2012

Friday, June 22, 2012 NewsLeader A29

Adjacent to King George Skytrain Station, Holland Park, 130 shops in Central City Mall as well as SFU campus, the 700-unit Park Place project is the most desirable brand new address in the heart of booming Surrey City Centre. Our closing out sales event on June 23rd will offer you the best and last chance to own a luxuriously appointed home from this renowned community.

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2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM GEORGIAN TOWNHOMES from the mid $300,000â€™s ABBEY ROAD

With a world of shopping, dining and recreation surrounding you at every turn, at Abbey Road youâ€™ll never have to venture far from home. Set amongst large mature trees and extensive landscaping, open green spaces, private yards and muse entranceways, Abbey Road gives Â›Â‘Â— Â–ÂŠÂ‡ ÂŽÂ—ÂšÂ—Â”Â› Â‘Âˆ Ď?ÂŽÂ‘Â™Â‹Â?Â‰ Â‰Â”Â‡Â‡Â? Â•Â’ÂƒÂ…Â‡Â• Â›Â‘Â— Â…ÂƒÂ? Â‡Â?ÂŒÂ‘Â›Ç¤ Â†Â† Â–Â‘ Â–ÂŠÂƒÂ– Âƒ Ď?ÂŽÂ‡ÂšÂ‹Â„ÂŽÂ‡ Â…Â‘Â?Â?Â—Â?Â‹Â–Â› Â”Â‘Â‘Â? Â–ÂŠÂƒÂ–ÇŻÂ• Â’Â‡Â”ÂˆÂ‡Â…Â– ÂˆÂ‘Â” Â„Â‘Â–ÂŠ Â?Â‹Â†Â• Â’ÂƒÂ”Â–Â‹Â‡Â• Â‘Â” Â‰Â‡Â– togethers with friends and family, as well as a traditional English garden with secure play area for little ones, and Abbey Road is more than a place to call home, it is a community within a community that brings every convenience and amenity right to your door step.

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A30 NewsLeader Friday, June 22, 2012

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Friday, June 22, 2012 NewsLeader A31

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The legend of the CeeLo Green is coming to Brian Jessel BMW. Be sure to join us for an entertaining LIVE show! The evening starts with an all-access pass to sip and savour delectable offerings from some of Vancouver’s finest restaurants. A silent and live auction will feature an array of sought-after products, services and experiences, all to benefit three worthy charitable organizations. Last year’s event sold out fast, so be sure to reserve your spot early for this outstanding night!

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