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MOUSTACHE MOUNTIES: From left Fredi Teng, 8, Ethan Shun,7, and Mindi Teng, 9, pose with moustaches in front of RCMP cutouts at the Burnaby Village Museum on Labour Day. The cutouts were part of the museum’s celebration of the Burnaby RCMP’s 65th anniversary. Labour Day was the final day of the museum’s season, and staff and volunteers toasted the season with oldfashioned games, entertainment, a children’s craft area, market vendors and free carousel rides.
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What sounds sweet to locked-out workers is causing headaches for some Burnaby residents. Car horns, cheers of support and loud music is often the motivational fuel behind any picket line. But in the case of the tow truck dispatchers locked out by the British Columbia Automobile Association, that
picket line is close to a residential building, South Legacy Tower. Burnaby council received three letters – two from the same person – from residents of 5611 Goring St. about the cacophony caused by blaring car horns and noise from the picket line itself. “Goring is a very busy street and the cars honking go on all day, almost non-stop. The worst is the large trucks with very loud horns, many of them air horns,” James Tin-
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Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee, fifth from right, joins schools officials and students for a photo at Alpha Secondary Wednesday after announcing seismic upgrade projects worth a total of $31 million for two Burnaby schools.
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Alpha gets $27 mil for seismic upgrades Cornelia Naylor
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More than three years after the provincial government announced seismicupgrade funding for Alpha Secondary, the Burnaby school district finally has the money to start the job. Work on the $27.2-million project, which includes a partial replacement of the school, is expected to begin in spring 2016 and be
complete by summer 2018, according to a ministry of education funding announcementWednesday. “These improvements and classroom additions are part of the province’s award-winning seismic mitigation program that provides children, teachers and staff with safe, modern and protected learning environments,” said Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee, who made the announcement at
Alpha Secondary on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier. The school board had already jumped the final hurdle in the funding process a week before, passing a pair of capital project bylaws last Tuesday – one for Alpha and another for Montecito Elementary. “This actually is providing access to the funds, so the next step for us is to solidify an agreement for an
architect,” secretary-treasurer Greg Frank told the NOW last week. After some detailed design work over the winter, he said the district hopes to start prep work on the two sites as early as May or June. Alpha and Montecito were among 24 Burnaby schools assessed by the province to be at high or moderate risk of damage during a major quake.
The district had hoped to see 60-year-old Alpha replaced entirely but was told funding wasn’t available. The project will now see a partial replacement of the school, with the three-storey and one-storey classroom wings being replaced and the rest of the building undergoing seismic upgrades. The work will increase the school’s student capacity from 1,025 to 1,100. Detailed plans have yet
to be drawn up, but Alpha principal Paul Fester hopes the new buildings will include some common, collaborative spaces, currently lacking in the two classroom blocks. “To be honest, that would be my one big thing,” he said. “The rest of it, I think, will just happen by nature of it being a new building, but if we have collaborative, Continued on page 10
Lockout: ‘Honking is going on all day, all night ...’ Continued from page 1 added his quality of life was being affected. “I hope council members understand what this is like,” he wrote. “Honking is going on all day, all night and every day, including air horns from buses, fire trucks and semi-trailers.” City staff noted on the letters that the Burnaby RCMP had received multiple complaints about the noise issue, and that a member of the community response team had been assigned to the file. “While enforcement is an option, the initial approach will be one of education and awareness of all involved,” states the note, which was added to the letters in
council’s correspondence packages. Burnaby RCMP did not respond to requests for information about the issue before press time. David Black, president of COPE 378, said those on the picket line are doing what they can to minimize the noise but added they are only there due to the lockout. “We’ve had one person yelling at us to go back to work, and that’s sort of ironic, since it’s a lockout and there’s nothing our members there would rather have than go back to work,” Black told the NOW. Those on the picket lines try to keep it down in the evenings and
overnight, he added. “We spent an extra $1,000 to get an especially quiet generator,” he said, adding it’s telling that no one has complained about noise from the generator. “We’re glad that we did that, to be respectful of the neighbours.” Despite the complaints, Black said the union has had a lot of support from the neighbourhood, particularly those living in the building. “There’s been many people out of that building, especially when it was hot out, bringing cool drinks for our people, offering words of support,” he said. “There’s also been people yelling support from the balconies, and yelling at people
crossing the picket lines.” According to Black, negotiations have stalled since meetings between the company and union took place in August. BCAA says there is nothing it can do about the noise and advises those affected to contact the city and authorities about the issue. “We are aware of noise and disruption complaints from local residents and have every sympathy. Unfortunately, our hands are tied as this is union activity and beyond our control,” Brenda Lowden, BCAA senior vicepresident and chief people officer, said in a statement emailed to the NOW. “The city and law enforcement respond to and investi-
gate noise and disruptive activity on city property and in residential areas.We continue to encourage the residents to call the City of Burnaby and proper authorities regarding the noise or disruptive activities caused by the unionized employees.” The dispatchers’ contract expired last September.The union issued strike notice on May 29, and shortly after that, tensions between the two parties grew.The company locked out approximately 70 employees on June 8. The primary issue is compensation. TO COMMENT ON THIS, GO TO
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An elderly Burnaby man died after he was hit by a motorized scooter last week, and now Mounties are looking for witnesses to help piece together what caused the fatal crash. The accident happened
at the corner of Edmonds Street and Mary Avenue around 1 p.m. on Sept. 11. Investigators believe a woman driving a blue scooter on the sidewalk collided with a man using a walker. The victim, 91, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He died the following day, according to a media
release from the RCMP. Burnaby RCMP are now asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or what happened leading up to it to contact Const. Kwan with the RCMP’s traffic section at 604-2947922 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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The crash happened around 5 p.m. on Sept. 10 near Crystal Mall.The victim, 89, was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a car making a right-hand turn.The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police, but investigators are asking other witnesses to come forward. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash should contact the Burnaby RCMP’s traffic section at 604294-7922.
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Put a real value on water – charge for it It’s raining. And that’s a good thing. That and a drop in water usage has taken us down from Stage 3 watering restrictions to Stage 2. Unfortunately, as soon as many folks saw a rain drop hit their windshield they were already turning on the lawn sprinklers full blast. Have we not learned anything from our rather serious drought this summer? What does it take for the lesson to soak in, so to
speak? For some reason we continue to think that clean, fresh water is in endless supply.Who do we think we are, Nestle Incorporated? The unfortunate fact is that clean, fresh water is not in infinite supply. Start with a drought, throw in a couple of massive forest fires and then flush our sewage into our oceans, and, well, you get the picture. We’ve taken our water supply for granted for as long as we can re-
member. And we’re long overdue for a reality check. Metro Vancouver has pledged to review the entire water conservation plan, and we look forward to seeing what results. Metro utilities committee chair and City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto has said all options are on the table, including water meters. Municipalities that have them have been repeatedly shown to be more judicious with
their water. We’d also like to get a better handle on industrial and business water usage.There’s some question about whether we moved to Stage 3 soon enough, and we heard plenty of debates on whether the restrictions were completely fair or rational. For example: do golf courses really need to be watered? We may be jumping the gun here, but we’re thinking it’s time for water meters on
all households and all businesses. There’s nothing like a bill that drives the stark reality of the value of water home. It would be nice to think that people understand the value of water, but this past summer has shown us that many of us just can’t be trusted on an “honour” water usage system. People were trying to water their lawns in the dead of night to avoid detection (surprise, the green grass
was a dead giveaway).They were lined up at commercial car washes thinking that it was OK. Really? Can’t you survive with a dirty car? Yes, it will be costly putting in water meters. And, yes, people will still find a way to cheat. But it really is the only way that people will truly “value” our water. COMMENT ON THIS AT
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This carrot needs a stick Terry Lake’s gut seems to be telling him one thing, yet the B.C. health minister is doing the opposite. Unfortunately, he’s wasting taxpayer money betting against his own common sense. The B.C. government announced recently that it will spend $2.5 million to buy Air Miles and other loyalty program points to distribute to B.C. residents who track “healthy” things they do through a private company’s iPhone app, Carrot Rewards.The federal government, in an election year spending spree, is kicking in another $5 million. “I have some degree of skepticism,” Lake told The Vancouver Sun when asked about the program. “But I think it’s worth a try.” You’re not the only skeptic, minister. Despite media reports that the program will get people to exercise, Lake announced only three ways to get the loyalty points: taking two online questionnaires and using some obscure B.C. government “shopping sense tool” designed to teach us rubes “how to make quick, healthy and affordable choices at the grocery store.” Fear not, Lake and the company promise more Air Miles are coming for more “healthy” things – all on the taxpayer’s dime. At this point, the government and Social Change Rewards Inc. seem to only care about collecting your data.Through the app, they will soon have their hands on all sorts of new infor-
mation about you, including how you eat, where you buy food, what physical ailments you have, and where and when you exercise.Yet there is no privacy statement or security plan available for public discussion. The term “nanny state” gets thrown around a lot, especially online, but this program is a textbook example of it: an overprotective government unduly interfering with personal choice. But even if you are philosophically fine with the idea of government parenting you, why spend $7.5 million on a program that will likely yield no long-term results or benefits – except an infusion of taxpayer cash to bank accounts of the private partner and already-wealthy loyalty programs? Lake offers no comparison to other uses for the money.What long-term health benefits would occur if government spent $7.5 million on school playgrounds? Or spent $7.5 million cutting wait-lists for surgery? Or made sure people had timely access to family physicians? Or improved rural or aboriginal drinking water quality to reduce the dozens of boil water advisories in effect across B.C. right now? Or any of a hundred other ideas. The provincial government should take a stick and whack Carrot Rewards. Jordan Bateman is the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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Dear Editor: Re: Burnaby library worker not surprised urine, feces, used needles reported in survey (Sept. 2) and Library Safety Issues (Sept. 4). The Burnaby Task Force On Homelessness would like to acknowledge the dedicated front-line work of Burnaby library staff. Acceptable standards of behaviour in the library need to be upheld by all patrons, regardless of whether the patron lives Many of the with or withpeople in out housing. Burnaby who are The BurnPublic homeless have aby Library grown up here. website says “the library is a valuable community resource and a public place where everyone is welcome.” It is important that citizens of Burnaby, who live without the basics of housing, food, clothing, safety and protection from the weather, be welcomed within all Burnaby community amenities. Many of the people in Burnaby who are homeless have grown up here, raised their children here; many others have lived most of their adult life in Burnaby. As we enter the fall and winter seasons, let’s be mindful of the increasing, and sometimes fatal, obstacles that our homeless neighbours regularly face. For information visit www.burnabyhome lesstaskforce.org. Wanda Mulholland, on behalf of the Burnaby Task Force On Homelessness
4IndependentMPs Amen! Hallelujah Jesus! The Harper church breaks wind and heads full speed ahead to Armageddon. We better get off his train before it ends in a fiery plume of black air none of us can live in.
Lighting changes not good for residents
Western Guy “I’m pretty sure Harper is not a CBC fan”! Wonder why? Why do Libs and NDP just love the CBC? Could it be because the CBC is biased?
Dear Editor Re: Burnaby sets sights on model street designs, Burnaby NOW, Sept. 16. City council is not merely experimenting with the lighting of developing areas; in fact, it just signed a contract to install LEDs in all city-owned streetlights. Research published in the Journal of Environmental Management, however, says that the wavelength of LED lighting suppresses melatonin production in the pineal gland five times more than that of traditional, orange-yellow lighting. The hormone melatonin, of course, regulates sleep, puberty, and is a powerful anti-oxidant with disease-fighting properties. Furthermore, a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology found that LEDs contain dozens of dangerous materials, including lead and arsenic. A bunch of bureaucrats who nearly nobody has ever heard of have decided on behalf of us all that it will be “attractive and interesting” to, among other things, introduce these harsh, glaring, white lights into our environment. How very democratic. Thanks, government! Elias Ishak, Burnaby
Lynn Perrin The more crucial question is why do Harper and the CONServatives continually lie to Canadians?!?
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Manchild Harper should have asked his rabid followers to go out there and cheer about how seniors now have to work another two years to pay for their corprate tax giveaways. They can then cheer about how those corporations are just pocketing their windfall and not investing in Canada. Cheer on about, despite the free gift to the wealthiest, Canada has living under its second recession under conservatives watch and real income for average people is diminishing. Cheer about how brilliant it was to recklessly put all economic eggs into the oil extraction sector while ignoring the rest of the economy like manufacturing, which now has to become the engine of growth. Lets cheer about the cheating on elections and the steady erosion of our democratic principles. Lets cheer about conservative senators entitled fraud. Lets cheer about how Canada has lost its golden reputation around the world.
CITY OF BURNABY ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Burnaby hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing TUESDAY, 2015 SEPTEMBER 29 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2, to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”. 1) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 27, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13503 Rez. #14-32 5415 Lougheed Highway From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C5 Tourist Commercial District) To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM3s Multiple Family Residential District and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Lougheed” prepared by Integra Architecture Inc. and Jonathan Losee Ltd. Landscape Architecture) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the development of a low-rise multiple family residential development with town houses fronting Broadway and Lougheed Highway. 2) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 28, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13504 Rez. #14-33 5108 North Fraser Way From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District, M5 Light Industrial District and the Glenlyon Concept Plan as guidelines) To: Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M5 Light Industrial District and Glenlyon Concept Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Multi-Tenant Industrial Development” by Interface Architecture) The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a light-industrial development in accordance with the Glenlyon Concept Plan. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by a proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions may be presented at the Public Hearing or for those not attending the Public Hearing must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk prior to 4:45 p.m. the day of the Public Hearing. Please note that all written submissions must contain 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, B.C., V5G 1M2 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays from Wednesday, 2015 September 16 to Tuesday, 2015 September 29.
NO PRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING D. Back CITY CLERK
I_reckon Please spare us the actual text of the speech. Harper’s speeches are hyper-partisan and extremely condescending in their tone. Not to mention they don’t contain a word of truth. This guy has to be the smartest one in the room. Hence all the dumkoffs around him.
Western Guy Hilarious! “This piece is neither for or against Harper”. Why does the media lie? sho6 Yeah she clearly um has some preconceived notions and has never been to other political events. Because she thinks someone shouldn’t check her bags or check her name for accreditation or that is somehow unusual in any way. Carol Anne Knapp makes one want to puke reading this, so much fun at the Mulcair rally no check in tables , 5 entrances to the place all open people coming and going very little police presence 4 security guys that joked around with us, the rest remained in vehicles, Mulcair shook almost every hand and there were hundreds to shake... loved it, had fun everyone went for beers after around town, and remarked how awesome was that!
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Libraries providing staff with safety training Cornelia Naylor
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Well before a recent survey revealed library workers around the province feel ill-equipped to deal with the biohazards and mentally ill people they encounter at work, Burnaby Public Li-
brary was already working on solutions, according to head librarian Edel TonerRogala. The online CUPE survey, completed by 500 of the union’s 4,500 B.C. library workers in May and June, found only about a third felt they had adequate train-
ing to deal with biohazards, like urine, feces and needles, they encounter at work. Library workers also reported shouldering a greater surveillance role to keep libraries safe while working with more and more people who need serious social and emotional support.
Bob Prittie Metrotown Library page supervisor Sarah Bjorknas said the biggest need was for workers to get more training on how to deal with marginalized people, especially those who might become aggressive. But Burnaby Public Library had been preparing to
offer such training even before the CUPE report, Bjorknas said. “I think it was an increase in incidents of people feeling like they weren’t sure what was the best course of action when they had to deal with someone whose behaviour was a problem,” she
said. “Nothing happens immediately, of course, and so it’s been quite a while in the making, but, yes, the response was, ‘Ok, what we’ve got isn’t good enough.We need to do something else.’” Starting Oct. 5, Burnaby Continued on page 9
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Newsnow ‘We want everybody to feel comfortable here’ Continued from page 8 Public Library will host five one-day workshops to train frontline staff to keep themselves and those around them safe while dealing with problem situations, like drunk clients and aggressive patrons flipping out about late fines. Edel-Toner said the workshops, which will be provided byVancouver-based ARETE Safety and Protection Inc., are part of the library’s response to an incident at the Tommy Douglas branch last year, when a worker was threatened. The worker defused the situation and no one was hurt, but some people who witnessed the incident raised concerns, Edel-Toner said. “As part of the corrective actions, we identified training for all frontline staff and the need to improve our documentation around procedures, so we took that on,” she said. Edel-Toner, who has
not seen the results of the CUPE survey, due for release in December, said dealing with marginalized populations is nothing new to libraries, especially public libraries. A library worker for more than 30 years, she said libraries have always struggled to balance the expectations of all the different people who use them.
Social inclusion is so important. “Social inclusion is so important and a space for everybody and that everybody’s welcome – these are important foundational tenets of what I believe public libraries stand for,” she said. “Certainly it’s something that Burnaby Public Library takes to heart.We really do
believe that we are available to all.” While there’s always room for improvement, she said, the head librarian is worried the CUPE survey will give the public a skewed impression of public libraries. “I’m concerned about the people in the community who are now worried that if they come to the library, all they’re going to find is poop, crazy people and needles,” she said. “What we’re attempting to do here, and I think more than attempting, what we are doing here, is we’re managing these situations.We’re working at making sure that staff have the training and the tools that they need, because we do want to be open and available to all people.We want everybody to feel comfortable here.” COMMENT ON THIS STORY
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City now Seismic upgrades on the way Continued from page 3 common spaces as we go into the new curriculum, I think that will allow us to be able to enact that new curriculum in a different way that’s challenging in our current building.” The $3.8-million Montecito project, meanwhile, will see the addition of four classrooms, increasing the school’s student capacity from 215 to 315.
The extra space will allow the school to get rid of three temporary portables Montecito students have been using since 1997, according to principal Deb Taylor. “We’re really excited about the addition of the four rooms,” she said. “The portables don’t all have running water.They don’t have washrooms, so it’s a bit of an inconvenience in the classrooms for the teachers.
It’s more difficult for the teachers and the kids to be part of the school.” Seismic funding for Montecito was first announced in April 2013. The province announced funding for Burnaby North Secondary and Stride Avenue Elementary at the same time, but no firm timelines have been announced for those projects.
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Shadbolt kicks off a celebratory season Turning 20 sounds like a good excuse for a party. The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is getting set to kick off its 20th anniversary season – and there’s a host of performances on offer for all tastes. Performances kicked off with Live at the ’Bolt last night (Thursday) and continue tonight as another edition of Dances for a Small Stage brings contemporary dance to the centre. On Sept. 25 and 26, the Shadbolt’s artists-in-residence,Theatre Replacement, will be presenting Town Criers, the first of two experimental performances in its season (the second half will take place in May with Three Lectures on the North). The centre’s Independents series kicks off Oct. 23 and 24, with Chase Padgett’s 6 Guitars, blending music and comedy in Padgett’s exploration of six different characters. Working Spark Theatre continues the series Nov. 4 to 8 with I Am the Bastard Daughter of Engelbert Humperdinck. Arts Club on Tour is also returning to the Shad-
bolt Centre with three performances this season: Red Rock Diner on Nov. 9 and 10, In a Blue Moon on Jan. 11 and 12, and 4000 Miles on March 10 and 11. November will see a family-friendly performance of Pangaea Arts’ Sangja, in which performers from South Korea and Canada use physical theatre and puppetry to explore identity, race, multiculturalism and non-traditional families. That runs Nov. 19 to 21. For dance fans, the Sole Series kicks off with Porno Death Cult, a performance by Tara Cheyenne, from Nov. 25 to 28. In December, the Lounge
Season of celebration: Chase Padgett’s 6 Guitars (above left) and the Arts Club on Tour’s Red Rock Diner are among the highlights of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts’ 20th anniversary season. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Series kicks off with Jarvis Church, a Canadian R&B
singer-songwriter, performing on Dec. 10.
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Choir marks return from summer tour of Italy Julie MacLellan LIVELY CITY
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Choral fans, here’s one you won’t want to miss. (And I swear I’m totally not just saying this because I’m part of this choir.) In any case, the Amabilis Singers, under the direction of Burnaby’s Ramona Luengen, made a journey onto the international stage this past summer with a tour of Italy – singing in a number of amazing destinations that included the Pantheon in Rome. The touring choir has returned home safely and is polishing up some of its favourite tour repertoire for a homecoming concert, set for Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. at NewWestminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. in Burnaby. Tickets are $20, or free for children under 11.You can buy at the door, or call 604-503-2074 to reserve. (For the record, I won’t be singing in this concert – I wasn’t part of the tour.
But I will be in the audience cheering on my compatriots! Join me, won’t you?) CASTING CALL Do you have a young performer in your home? St.Timothy’s Church in Burnaby is holding a casting call for a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. A press release notes that the production is being mounted by the Anglican Diocese of NewWestminster Arts Movement, and proceeds are going to the local ministry at St.Timothy’s and affordable housing initiatives. “This contemporary and musical adaptation of one of the great works celebrating the Christmas spirit aims to raise awareness of housing needs in our community,” said co-producer Heather Robertson in the release. Rehearsals will be held Monday and Tuesday evenings for performances running Thursday, Dec. 10 to Saturday, Dec. 12. Young people aged 10
to 16 who like to act, sing, dance or play an instrument are invited to audition. Email Heather at heather isobelrobertson@gmail. com. CULTURE DAYS EVENTS You may have seen a round-up of some Culture Days activities in Burnaby in the last edition (Wednesday, Sept. 16) – here are a few more highlights of the weekend happening around town. The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is getting in on the fun with a couple of different events. On Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 4 p.m., the centre is hosting a Make Your Own Mingei event in connection with the ongoing exhibition of Japanese folk art. Drop in to the centre at 6688 Southoaks Cres. to take part – the fun is happening in the Ellipse lobby on the main floor. At 1 p.m. the same day, there’s be a special Mikoshi talk – a mikoshi is a portable Shinto shrine, which serves as a vehicle to transport a
When in Rome: Yes, that’s the Pantheon, and those are the Amabilis Singers. The local choir is performing a homecoming concert Sept. 26 to mark its return from an Italian tour. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
deity in Japan while moving between a main shrine and a temporary shrine during a festival.You can see an authentic mikoshi and learn more about the tradition. Or, for those interested in South Asian cultural history, SFU is hosting an interesting exhibition. Simon Fraser University Library will hold a monthlong exhibition of photographs, magazines, novels and other archival materials in Komagata Maru and Beyond: South Asian Cultur-
al History.You can find it in the entrance level lobby of theW.A.C. Bennett Library on the Burnaby Mountain campus at 8888 University Dr. Culture Days is a nationwide celebration of arts and culture running Sept. 25 to 27. Check out www. culturedays.ca for details. AUTHOR READING Here’s an interesting author reading coming up at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library.
Joanna van der Gracht de Rosado will be at the library on Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. for a reading from Circles – her biography of her relative, Gisele vanWaterschoot van der Gracht. During the SecondWorld War, Gisele hid her Jewish friends in her tiny apartment on one of Amsterdam’s main canals. She later married and moved to Greece, living in a restored monastery on the island of Paros, where she began painting circles. “Circles represented to her the resilience and continuity of life. She also referred to her groups of painters, writers, friends and family as her circles,” a press release notes. De Rosado grew up in NorthVancouver but left for South America at the age of 18. She currently lives in Mexico, where she blogs at www.writingfrommerida.com. Her talk is free, but space is limited – register online at 604-299-8955, in person at the library (4595 Albert St.) or online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
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10 Year 5 Month 2 Week Old, Neutered Male, Poodle Miniature, Mixed Breed Goody is a sweet little man that would love a human to spend the rest of his days with. He is an anxious little fella and is best suited to a guardian who is retired, works from home etc. Goody is active, cuddly and loves to be with his people. His previous guardian says he did not interact with other dogs and doesn’t engage with them, he is also not a fan of the feline variety. Goody is best as the only pet in the household. This senior boy deserves to be spoiled and doted on! He loves long walks and knows some basic obedience. Come meet Goody!
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From a human perspective, a study in 2012 by The Arthritis Society found that one in three Canadians living with arthritis had to quit working as a result of their condition, making it one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the country. Let us educate ourselves and help spread awareness regarding arthritis in people and pets, and fight this chronic painful condition. By Dr Jangi Bajwa, Veterinary Dermatologist & Practice Owner Hastings Veterinary Hospital, Burnaby Twitter @BajwaJangi
The BCSPCA cares for more than 32,000 homeless, abused and injured animals each year, including more than 1,000 animals in Burnaby. The non-profit society receives no provincial government funding and is completely reliant on community support for most of its services. To find out how you can help or to view adoptable animals on line, visit spca.bc.ca or call the Burnaby SPCA Branch at 604.291.7201.
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4 Month 2 Week Old, Male, Mouse, Mixed Breed Rickster was brought to us after his previous guardian became overwhelmed with mice not knowing the pair of mice he was given were a male-female couple. Since being with us we have found that Rickster loves his aquarium with plenty of materials to burrow in. He loves to explore, dig & climb and keeps active. He is very social and loves to interact with his handlers. Of course, if Rickster doesn’t do it for you, he reminds you that there always other small animals in the branch looking for a home.
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Similar to people, young pets may also be affected by arthritis. Irrespective of age, the quality of life of an arthritic pet can be immensely improved through early diagnosis and treatment. Pets with a history of injuries or previous surgery are more likely to develop signs of arthritis
earlier in life. While osteoarthritis is not curable, it is generally manageable with anti-inflammatory medications, appropriate exercise (swimming is a better choice of activity than running) appropriate bedding for the pet, and glucosamine and other nutritional supplementation. Multimodal therapy is often desirable as the pet ages, as one single intervention will likely not work in the long haul.
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September is marked as Arthritis Awareness Month in our country. It is important to recognize that people, dogs and cats suffer daily from this chronic painful life altering condition. We all know of a family member, colleague or friend that suffers from arthritis. Similarly, we all likely know of a pet that also suffers from arthritis. We may just not know the symptoms to watch for! Symptoms in dogs include stiffness of the gait, reluctance to jump on couches or run up and down stairs. Tiredness during walks, panting, pacing and shaking are other symptoms. Cats may show any of these symptoms as well, but also can demonstrate more subtle signs such as inappropriate defecation, over-grooming, matted hair coat, irritability and vomiting to name a few. If your pet has been showing any of these symptoms, it is likely time to help their comfort levels by seeking your veterinarian’s advice.
1 Year 3 Week Old, Female, Rex, Mixed Breed She is an energetic girl with a laid back personality but can be full of beans when she wants to be. She is shy at first but when you spend some one on one time with her, she’ll have you wrapped around her little paw. Betty would do well in an environment where she has someone to keep him company but does not mind the quiet side of things. She loves to lounge around so an area big enough for her to be comfortable would be ideal. Once she is comfortable with you she will ask for some soft pats, sweet talk and most likely a sweet treat.
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CHECK OUT THE CAR SHOW on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5344 Lougheed Hwy.There will be all kinds of vintage cars on display, including a 1928 roadster and a new Camaro.There will be live entertainment, a raffle and food trucks. Burnaby resident Paul Fata is organizing the show, along with a group of car enthusiasts, to raise money for the B.C. Children’s Hospital, which cared for him as a child.
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DON’T MISS THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR this Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Bonsor Recreation Complex from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.This year’s theme is healthy aging, and there will be 12 Cantonese and Mandarin seminars on age-related topics, like dementia, seniors’ vaccinations and cognitive impairment. People can have their blood pressure, teeth and eyes checked for free, and there will be Hep C screenings as well. The fair is the handiwork
of SUCCESS, the Chinese Canadian Medical Society and the Canadian Chinese Dental Society.The event typically draws roughly 1,000 people. For the full schedule of seminars, go to www.healthfairbc.com.
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HELP OTHER FAMILIES PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE with the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, Sept. 19. Saturday is when volunteers will be collecting donations on doorsteps throughout Burnaby. If you received
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a donation bag at your home, consider filling it with non-perishable items, and volunteers will pick up the goods. Even if you didn’t receive a bag, you can still participate. Just drop off your donations at 5280 Kincaid St. Last year, the drive gathered more than 430,000 pounds of
food, which helped 50 communities.The food goes to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, which ensures all local donations stay in the community, so whatever you give, you know you’re helping a neighbour.
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THE FIRST-EVER VANCOUVER MINI CONGRESS is set for Sept. 18 to 20 in Burnaby, and it’s a three day festival of dance workshops, movies and performances. La Rosa Studio is spearheading the event, which takes place at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel at 6083 McKay Ave.The congress will feature salsa, kizomba, bachata, mambo and tango. For tickets and info on the full schedule, go to vancouverminicongress. com.
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CATCH THE FALL HARVEST WHILE YOU STILL CAN. The Burnaby farmers’ market is only on until Oct. 23.The market is open this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stock up on organic goodies, or take advantage of the free document shredding service, available, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., courtesy of ARMA. The market is in the city hall parking lot at 4949 Canada Way.
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Community now MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Keeping your Teenager Safe on the Internet – Speaker Samantha Collier, 7 to 8:30 p.m. McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St. Free, but space is limited. Register online at bpl.bc.ca/events, in person at the library, or phone 604-299-8955. Everyone is welcome.
limited. Register by calling the library at 604-436-5400. THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 Free workshop, how to probate your estate, Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Lawyer MarkJohn O’Nions will cover the basics of probating one’s estate. Register by calling the library at 604-436-5400 or sign up online at bpl. bc.ca/events.
Guest speaker Davidicus Wong, health columnist with the Burnaby NOW, presenting a free talk on emotional wellness, Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Wong will discuss the importance of emotional health and how to recognize symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, mood and other psychological conditions. He will also talk about emotional awareness and mindfulness, managing stress, managing thoughts and feelings. Registration is required, and space is
Suncrest Elementary School, 3883 Rumble Ave., 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets at the door $1 or $2 per game. Games include cake walk, bouncy castle, hockey shoot and more. Concession serving snacks and drinks. Funds raised go to Suncrest’s parent advisory council for new school equipment and supplies.
Stadium, Central Park. Join members of the autism community on a threekilometre walk to raise money for research, family services and awareness. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., opening ceremonies are at 9:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:45 a.m. There will be fun family activities before and after the walk. For more information about the 2015 Vancouver Walk, please contact the walk manager at bcwalknow@ autismspeakscan.ca or visit autismspeaks.ca.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Knit2gether, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Registration is not required. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
session from 10 a.m. to noon at #200-906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For further information, call North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Foster parents wanted: Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in Burnaby who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information
ONGOING Thrift shop sale, every Thursday until Dec. 10 at South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave., from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be clothing, household items, collectibles, books, toys, and more. Donations welcome.
ESL Conversation Circle drop-in sessions, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., runs Wednesdays, Oct. 7 to Nov. 25. No session Nov. 11. Buyers’ seminar, everything you need to know about buying your first home, every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at Keller Williams Black Diamond at 252-5489 Byrne Rd. Seating is limited, RSVP to 778-861-6859. Send non-profit listings to calendar@burnabynow.com.
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With the car industry’s habit of making every new generation of cars bigger and bigger, a void was created in the sub-compact crossover segment. Mazda’s answer to fill that void is its all-new CX-3. Smaller than its best-selling model, the CX-5, the CX-3 is still a true Mazda sporting the brand’s contemporary signature features. Mazda positions itself as a sportier “trendier” brand and the CX-3, with its full suite of SKYACTIV technologies and KODO-Soul of Motion design, achieves that objective. The CX-3 competes with other new entries such as the Honda HR-V, Chevrolet Trax and Jeep Renegade. This segment is growing very quickly but Mazda is well positioned to capture a significant share, thanks to its great design.
Design
The CX-3 slots in as the entry-level model in Mazda’s SUV range; to keep cost’s down, it shares its platform with its Mazda3 sibling. However, with its raised ride height and bulging wheel arches, the CX-3 is a proper crossover. On closer inspection of its stats though, the CX-3 is quite a bit lighter than its key competitors. The CX-3 borrows more of its styling from the larger CX-5, with its long hood, short overhangs, large wheels and slim cabin - the CX-3 has proportions that give the impression it’s in motion even when it’s not. A few unique design highlights include a wraparound rear window that aids rear visibility, optional 18-inch wheels, and available LED headlights with signature lighting. To further add to the CX-3’s sporty overall look, it has standard dual exhaust, which also mimics the CX-5.
Inside, Mazda made great use of the limited space. The interior details feel more expensive than they are thanks to the quality of the fit and finish. The overall design is simple and minimalistic.
dimensions, Mazda wanted to ensure adults could ride comfortably in the rear seats. Using a theatrestyle setup, rear seat passengers sit higher and more inward. Legroom is adequate and headroom is not an issue.
The CX-3 is available in three trim levels. The base model, the GX, comes with a nice amount of standard features, while the GS and GT add more luxury and sporty details.
While having the rear passengers closer together may aid conversation with those in the front, shoulder room could be a problem and there is no centre folding armrest.
Performance
Like the CX-5, the CX-3 uses a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine. However, unlike the CX5, there is no optional engine for the CX-3 and power is lower, rated at 146 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque. The reason for the decreased power is that the CX-3 doesn’t have the space to accommodate the exhaust manifold equipped to the CX-5. Therefore, a smaller one had to be used. The CX-3 is available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. Regardless of the drivetrain, the only transmission available is a 6-speed automatic. To increase the feeling of control, there is a manual shift mode and Drive Selection switch. Thanks to its light weight, the CX-3 feels peppy and boasts good acceleration off the line. However, on the highway it never feels fast and when attempting passing maneuvers, the lack of pure power is noticeable. While it will never overtake a sports car with its pace, the CX-3 handles very well and is a joy to drive. Again, its light weight is a factor, as is its solid chassis. In the corners, the CX-3 is responsive, has no body roll, and the steering is linear. Mazda was able to add a decent amount of sound deadening material; however it is not as refined as a larger crossover. Engine and road noise is noticeable inside the cabin, but it is bearable, especially considering the CX-3’s price range.
Environment
The cabin of the CX-3 will feel familiar to owners of modern Mazda’s. The dash is dominated by a standard 7-inch colour touchscreen display. Front seat space is among the best in this segment and headroom is more than ample. The seats have a European feel and hold you securely in place. Despite its small exterior
The rear cargo area has a moveable floor to provide a flat loading surface for maximum capacity. Even at max capacity, the CX-3 has only 16 cubic feet behind the rear seats – even less in the GT model with its additional subwoofer. With the rear seats folded, capacity goes up to 54 cubic feet. What makes the CX-3 stand out from its rivals is its available features. Few others in this price range offer blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, and forward crash detection, although that’s changing rapidly. Radio and navigation duties are handled by the touchscreen and central knob. This system is also in the Mazda3 and Mazda6, but it may take some time to get used to for newcomers because it’s a bit awkward to use. The CX-3 also boasts a head up display - It projects important information onto a small piece of glass that sits on the dash, above the gauge cluster. It is useful, but it would be nicer if it projected onto the windshield to help keep the driver’s eyes on the road.
Features
Prices start at $20,695 for the GX, $24,195 for the GS, and $28,995 for the GT. Standard equipment includes keyless entry, push-button start, rearview camera, air conditioning, and steering wheel mounted cruise control. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include leather upholstery, heated front seats, automatic climate control, power moonroof, voiceactivated navigation, automatic headlights, and rainsensing wipers. Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for FWD models are 8.2 city and 6.7 highway. AWD models return 8.8 city and 7.3 highway.
Thumbs Up
The CX-3 has sharp styling and is fun to drive. The quality of the interior makes it feel more upscale.
Thumbs Down
While the base engine is good it would be nice to have another option. Also, the noise that enters the cabin could become tiresome on long trips.
The Bottom Line
The Mazda CX-3 is ideal for small families looking for a usable, stylish and fun to drive car.
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The Burnaby-based Grandview Steelers started their season on a high last week. The Junior B team opened their season on the road against Richmond rivals the Sockeyes on Sept. 10. Richmond hit the ice strong, and by the end of the second period were leading 2-0. But then the Steelers’ Adam Rota scored in the opening minute of the third period breaking the shutout. Richmond retaliated quickly, scoring a third goal shortly after Rota.Two more goals by the Steelers would bring the score to an even three goals apiece, and force the game into overtime. But it wasn’t until the second overtime that Grandview secured its 4-3 win with a goal by Timothy Chow in the last two minutes of the extra period. On Sunday, the Steelers were back on home ice for the season’s home opener against the Port Moody Panthers.
This game was altogether different than the previous matchup against Richmond. This time the Steelers dominated the action, scoring timely goals to put them ahead early on, head coach Aldo Bruno told the NOW. Braeden Gurney opened the scoring midway through the first period, followed by two goals in the second period from rookie Jeffrey Wong, scoring his first junior career goal, and Rota, with his second goal this season. Goaltender Cole MacInnes had a stellar game as well, stopping all 20 shots on net and helping hold on to the Steelers’ 3-0 lead over the Panthers through to the end of the game. “Any time a goaltender gets shutout, you know he’s done something right, but I think it was really an overall team game,” Bruno said. Everyone doing their part to shut down Port Moody, he added. “It’s important because you can’t always rely on one or two guys,” Bruno said. “You’ve got to have a balanced offence and it’s got to come from everybody.” The Steelers are back on
On the run: Braeden Gurney, in white, holds on to the puck while players from the visiting Port Moody Panthers chase him down. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
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the road this Thursday taking on Langley, after NOW deadlines, and on Sunday they’ll be back at Burnaby Winter Club to face off against the North Vancouver Wolf Pack, who’ve won two of three season games so far this season. Puck drops at 4 p.m.
If at first you don’t succeed: Steelers’ rookie Luke Warkentin tries to get the puck past the Port Moody Panthers’ goaltender during Grandview’s home opener on Sunday. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
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Douglas College’s women’s soccer head coach Chris Laxton is hoping to capitalize on the stellar season the team had on the pitch last year. The Royal women, including third-year Burnaby North graduate Courtney Sine, won all three of
their first games this season starting with a 3-2 win over Langara College on Sept. 9 followed by a 3-0 shutout against Kwantlen Polytechnic University on Saturday and a 2-1 win over Quest University at home on Sunday. Laxton, who took over the position of head coach in April 2014, led the team to a bronze medal in the
PacWest provincials in a 4-3 shootout win over Kwantlen Polytechnic University last season. He’d like to keep the momentum going – especially now that the women know what they are capable of. “We’re getting the results, but there’s still lots to improve on. I think we’re set up with a core group that have been through this last
year.We had a good start to last year and did see a lot of adversity but then bounced back,” Laxton said. This year, Laxton hopes his team will stay consistent throughout the season.With three wins already under their belts, it’s easy to lose focus, and Laxton wants to make sure the women stay on course all the way through to the end of the
season setting them up for a strong showing at provincials. “After this weekend we’ll get every team two more times after and then we can start creating a bit more game-specific, team-specific plans as we build up for what will be a fourth meet-
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assorted flavors, 500 g 20323265
15
2/
98 OR
product of USA, no. 1 grade
EACH
20069661001
10.78
4
2 lb CLAMSHELL strawberries
Prices effective Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, 2015 or while stock lasts.
98
ea
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