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SHAKE A PAW: A canine in training with the Pacific Assistance Dog Society (PADS) gives a little love to visitors at a Simon Fraser University puppy therapy event at the Burnaby Mountain campus last week. The university has hosted the doggy sessions since 2012 to help students de-stress during exam time. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR
Burnaby SFU students lined up for a little puppy love last week. The university’s health and counselling services hosted a puppy-therapy event at the Burnaby Mountain campus Tuesday morning. About 275 students, faculty and staff took turns interacting with nine canines from the Pacific Assistance Dog Society (PADS). The event was started in 2012 to help students destress and beat the blues during exam time. The Burnaby campus hosted another session this week with dogs from Trained Pup and will put on a final event Dec. 2. “Bringing the puppies in just before exams and during exams, we find that it really helps students relax and kind of takes them away from their everyday life,” said communications coordinator Leon Kalligerakis.
Burnaby loses pipeline court battle Mayor Derek Corrigan pledges to challenge decision and take case to the B.C. Court of Appeal
By Jennifer Moreau and Jeremy Deutsch jmoreau@burnabynow.com
Burnaby’s fight against Kinder Morgan and the Trans Mountain Pipeline is destined to go all the way to Canada’s top court.That’s the way Mayor Derek Corrigan sees it, after the city lost the first round of a court battle against the energy company and the National Energy Board. “From the very beginning, I said we’re going to have to move on to a higher court to get someone to relook at this whole issue,” he told the NOW.
Corrigan’s comments came following a recent B.C. Supreme Court decision that ruled in Kinder Morgan’s favour and left the city on the hook for the company’s legal costs. (At press time, Kinder Morgan did not have the total Burnaby would have to pay, as that’s something determined by the courts.) Burnaby’s case challenges whether federal jurisdiction for major projects, like pipelines, can overrule city laws. In this instance, the judge determined the National Energy Board was right by previously overruling Burnaby’s bylaw, which forbade the com-
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Burnaby firefighters are applauding the quick action of a local resident after he helped alert his neighbour of a fire in their Linwood Street duplex. Tenants of a two-storey duplex in the 3700 block of Linwood Street called the fire department around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, when they noticed smoke coming from the rear downstairs suite. “It’s a good thing that one of the other tenants in the other side … of the home woke up to smell smoke. He
SHAKEN: Lakeview Elementary students, back row from left, Tyler, Autumn and Devon, and in front from left, Omar, Simran and Rais
stand with Tammy Marchioni in front of the school’s earthquake supply locker that was broken into this summer. Marchioni was one of several parents who helped collect donations for the kit back in 2008. The theft has left students and staff at the elementary school without potentially life-saving provisions. PHOTO CAYLEY DOBIE
Thieves clean out students’ earthquake supply locker All big-ticket items were stolen sometime during the summer Cayley Dobie
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If the “big one” were to hit tomorrow, students and staff at Lakeview Elementary would be left without any supplies for the first 72 hours. Parents at Lakeview Elementary are scrambling to restock the school’s emergency supplies kit after someone pillaged the school’s storage bin sometime during the summer. It was school principal Frankie Devita who discovered the supplies were gone while doing a supply check last month.When Devita alerted the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) of the theft, many of whom had helped collect the donated items in the emergency preparedness kit, the parents were crushed to hear someone would steal such important provisions. “We’re still a little bit confused (how the supplies were taken). Our theory was it was impene-
trable, but if people want something bad enough or they think there’s something good in there, they’ll do whatever it takes to get in,” said Tammy Marchioni, one of the parents who helped put together the potentially life-saving supply kit seven years ago.
It would be great if we could get some kind of community support
Among the supplies, all donated by North Vancouver business 4 Corners Services, were four 20 feet by 10 feet sided canopies, two 12 feet by eight feet tents, 25 to 30 wind-up flashlights, 10 wind-up radios, 300 emergency space blankets, 12 level two first aid kits, a collection of spades
and shovels, a sledge hammer, safety vests, an army cot, folding chairs and tables. Marchioni estimates the entire stock was worth about $8,000 to $10,000. These and other items were all kept in a secured steel storage bin installed on a large cement pad in the southeast corner of the field behind Lakeview Elementary. While the thieves left behind some items, including water for medical use, all the big-ticket supplies were taken. Marchioni, whose youngest daughter is in Grade 7 at Lakeview, isn’t sure how she and the other parents are going to be able to replace everything that was taken. “It would be great if we could get some kind of community support. It is my last year at this school, so I would like to be able to leave some kind of legacy,” Marchioni said. Without the supplies, the students at Lakeview are left vulnerable until
the parents can rebuild the stock, and the school district doesn’t provide funding for emergency supplies either, she added. “I think it really has to be a collective agreement, so to speak, between the parents, the PAC, the community, the teachers,” Marchioni said. Now, parents at the school are looking to the public in hopes of collecting donations for the emergency preparedness kit. They are appealing to anyone in the community to contact Lakeview Elementary if they’re interested in donating items, Marchioni said. “We’ll take anything.We have to rebuild this,” she said. “It’s just really sad and unfortunate that somebody would do something like (this).” Anyone interested in donating cash or items to help restock Lakeview’s emergency preparedness kit is encouraged to contact Devita at 604-664-8735.
went (to the rear downstairs suite) and banged on the door and he alerted the other tenant, and he was able to wake him up and get him out,” Burnaby assistant fire Chief Bryan Kirk told the NOW. Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused the blaze. There was some slight damage to the suite where the fire started, and the tenants in the other suites had to spend the night in a motel because of lingering smoke, Kirk said. No injuries were reported.
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Police are searching for the suspect in a robbery on Kingsway Sunday night. A woman called police around 8:15 p.m. after a man stole her iPhone out of her hands while she was waiting for the bus at Kingsway and Edmonds Street. While the woman didn’t suffer any serious injuries, she was knocked to the ground during a struggle with the suspect, Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Daniela Panesar told the NOW. When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect had already fled. A police dog was brought out to try and catch the suspect’s scent, but that was unsuccessful, Panesar added. “It’s still under investigation, so if anybody has any information regarding that incident call the Burnaby RCMP,” she said. Anyone with information can contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922. The robbery comes less than two weeks after RCMP issued a reminder to residents to take extra care when it comes to personal safety. The RCMP say most criminals choose victims who appear “vulnerable and distracted,” which is why the force is urging residents to be aware of their sur-
roundings at all times, noted the statement released by Burnaby RCMP. “Being aware and prepared is so important for personal safety,” Panesar said the release. “Be extra vigilant in areas that are known for robberies such as transit hubs, shopping areas and poorly lit pathways.”
Safety tips How to prevent robberies, courtesy of the Burnaby RCMP: – Don’t display cash or valuables in public – Don’t use ATM machines at night – Avoid carrying a purse, or ensure the purse is secured and close to your body – Don’t walk or jog early in the morning or late in the evening, when streets are deserted – Walk or jog with a friend – Stay visible and stick to well-lit areas and streets – If someone follows you, cross the street or switch directions. If they continue to follow, take shelter in a store or restaurant and call 911
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A lawsuit involving a Burnaby student allegedly hit by a baseball bat during a high school drama class will be going to trial next year. According to court documents, the trial in a civil suit launched by Mei-Chia Wang against the Burnaby School District and another student is scheduled to begin March 21, 2016. In a notice of civil claim filed back in 2012,Wang was a Burnaby Central student preparing for a school play when a student hit her in the head with a baseball bat. The incident took place at the school in October 2009. The suit claims Wang suffered a number of injuries
from the blow including a concussion, short-term memory impairment, dizziness, depression and anxiety, a personality change, impairment in social relations and pain and suffering. Wang’s suit claims the school district was negligent for the teachers failing to ensure the students were monitored adequately, properly supervised in handling dangerous objects, and for failing to protect Wang’s physical and mental wellbeing after being hit by the bat. The suit also claims as a result of the injuries,Wang’s academic achievement has been compromised and left her unable to be admitted to a faculty of her choice at UBC. Her injuries have also resulted in the disqualification for academic bursaries,
grants and scholarships, the documents state. The student who allegedly swung the bat and the NOW has not identified, is listed as a third party, recently filing a requisition for consent order. In a response, the district has denied the allegations in the lawsuit and offers a detailed version of events. Court documents claim the students were enrolled in a script writing/direction course and were preparing to perform a monologue they had written. Each student had a prop to use in the performance and the bat belonged to another student in the class, the district said. Just prior to the performance, the teacher went to get a camera, and when they returned Wang was on the floor.
The district said Wang was conscious but bleeding from her forehead. An ambulance was called. The district claims it has no knowledge of how the incident occurred and argued the bat as a prop was not an object that could be
foreseen to be a danger to students. The response also stated the two students had never engaged in horseplay, and the accident occurred “spontaneously and was an “extraordinary event.” The district also claims if
Wang did suffer an injury, it was contributed by her own negligence for failing to have any regard for her own safety. None of the allegations have been proven in court.
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An adult bald eagle is back to soaring the open skies around Burnaby, all thanks to the kindness of a couple kids. Last Thursday, the OrphanedWildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society released a bald eagle into the wild after it was found two weeks ago in Robert Burnaby Park tangled in wire attached to a disc golf basket. On hand for the moment of first flight were Jack and Aaron Sutherland. The two boys found the bird on Nov. 13 while out in the park with their mom. Jack said he saw the bird hanging from the wire, believing it was dead. But as he got closer he noticed the animal was blinking. He said the eagle became agitated and started struggling. Mom called OWL, while the boys waited for more than an hour by the eagle’s side for rescuers to arrive and help the bird. They made sure no other predators or people came by to prey on the bird while it hung stranded in the wire. Fortunately, the eagle wasn’t really injured and, after a week in rehab, was placed back into the park. The boys even got the chance to open the cage to let the eagle out. “It‘s quite amazing, a very good experience,” Jack told the NOW. “I’ve always had a very high interest in birds, I think they’re very neat.” And dad couldn’t be prouder. Warren Sutherland said his sons have always had a soft spot for animals, noting they wanted to help from
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the start. “You can’t walk away from that,” he said. Upon its release, the bird first flew straight to the top of a tall tree stump in the park, before ascending into the sky.
I realize we look like idiots for this mess
Rob Hope, with the OWL, said the release area was chosen because they believe the bird probably has a nest or mate in the area. “So adult birds, we like to get them back to where they’re from,” he said, adding the bird could stay in the area or follow the salmon runs. Shortly after the incident, someone claimed responsi-
bility for putting up the wire. Someone under the name of Chad commented on the NOW’s original story about the eagle, claiming the Burnaby Disc Golf Club was responsible for putting up what he called “tonals” described as an alternative target to the usual baskets. He said the tonals were added without permission of the city a few months ago in order to improve the experience of playing there. “I’m glad most of all that the bird in question is doing well and hope it makes a full recovery – thank you so much to the people responsible for calling about it, and the ones who came to save it and rehabilitate it … your quick-thinking and actions were wonderful,” the post read. “I realize we look like idiots for this mess, and again I’m sorry that this happened. Anyone who comes to enjoy this park space can
Golf group apologizes for snaring bald eagle Jeremy Deutsch
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The group involved in setting up a disc golf basket that happened to trap a bald eagle in Robert Burnaby Park has come forward to apologize for the incident. The Burnaby NOW spoke to a person named Chad, who identified himself as member of the Burnaby Disc Golf Club, and ex-
plained the baskets, called tonals, have been hanging in the park for months and were actually meant to avoid an issue because they were of a higher quality. “It just dumbfounded us all that such a thing was possible,” he said of the eagle getting caught up in the wire. “It’s horrible, we’re all such outdoorsy people and we love animals.We see a lot of them coming around the
park. Nobody feels worse for this than us.” Chad said the group only learned about the situation this week through the media and wanted to come forward, both to apologize and to let the public know it’s learned a lesson and won’t be putting up baskets in the park again. The eagle was found dangling from a wire in the park Continued on page 10
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It sometimes seems like one step forward and two steps back in the battle for gender equality. Justin Trudeau took one huge leap for gender equality in government when he built a cabinet with 50 per cent men and 50 per cent women. His commitment to equality in government is commendable and historymaking. And then this past week we heard troubling stories about how female students
at UBC were stalled and thwarted when they complained about sexual harassment and assault. The young women were stonewalled despite an apparent process and people responsible for adminstering the system to deal with such complaints. How could this still be happening in 2015? But it is. From female firefighters and RCMP officers and military personnel to CBC employees deal-
ing with Jian Ghomeshi – people in leadership still seem to hope that if they ignore complaints it will all go away. Well it doesn’t. The young women from UBC have not accepted UBC’s apology and are filing human rights complaints. Good for them. The RCMP women are still waiting for their day in court – but they continue to speak out. Of course, bigwigs at
UBC and the RCMP have made numerous pledges to change the system or the way the system works, or doesn’t work. Change, they often say, takes time and can’t be done overnight. Processes have to be fair and thoughtful.They have some good points, but it’s hard to tell if they’re sincere or if this is just bureaucratic bafflegab. Unfortunately, institutions seldom move quickly – unless forced to by legal
consequences. If there is a “good” side to any of this, it seems women are very clear that they will not be revictimized by the same institutions that were supposed to be protecting them. They also recognize that this is sexism, pure and simple, not something they, as individuals, are responsible for. They are steely in their resolve for justice and to help other women who may
face similar circumstances. Their expectations for justice and action are light years ahead of what women expected even a decade or two ago. Things have changed, and leaders such as Justin Trudeau reflect that change. But sexism is still a deeply entrenched part of Canadian society, as we are too often reminded. COMMENT ON THIS AT
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Energy issues challenge NDP Few issues are as challenging for the New Democratic Party than energy-related ones, and proof of that can be seen in two recent moves by the party both here in B.C. and right next door in Alberta. In Alberta, NDP Premier Rachel Notley just launched an ambitious plan to bring in an economy-wide carbon tax, phase out coal-fired electricity and cap activity in the oil sands at current levels. Notley’s plan has been hailed as visionary, groundbreaking and a model for other provinces. However, it also tacitly embraces the existence of the oil sands industry, which may explain why some companies there were quick to sign off on her new policy. Presumably, the Alberta NDP has its eye on surviving the next election, which may partly explain why it is not turning its back on oil pipelines or the oil industry itself. Introducing a carbon tax in tax-phobic Alberta may be risky, but if the NDP’s political opposition remains fractured and broken that may not matter. Contrast her government’s energy shift to how its B.C. counterpart is trying to shape its own energy policy. Last week, the B.C. NDP unveiled what it’s calling “Power B.C.,” which outlines what it sees as priorities in that sector. So things like emphasizing more renewable resources such as wind and solar power, offering more
incentives for energy retrofits, and “maximizing” existing B.C. Hydro dams are at the core of the plan. It’s hard to argue with much of it – although there are very few details being offered – and one of the underlying themes is that these measures would help negate the building of the Site C dam. But this is where things get a lot trickier and fuzzier for the B.C. NDP. In some ways, the Site C dam (and, for that matter, the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline and fracking) are the equivalent of the Alberta oil sands in terms of challenges for the B.C. NDP. Officially, the NDP opposes the Site C dam. But here’s the problem: construction of the dam will be well underway – and billions of tax dollars will have been committed through signed contracts – by the time the next provincial election rolls around in May 2017. Party leader John Horgan, in media interviews after he unveiled his energy plan, left the door open to walking away from the project should his party form government, but he also left it open to having construction proceed. So while Notley may have found a neat way to deal with the elephant that is in her party’s room, Horgan has yet to find a way to deal with the one in his. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.
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Dear Editor Re: Burnaby could receive 500 Syrians, Burnaby NOW, Nov. 18. Well, Jennifer Moreau is at it again, talking way over my head once more. Would it be abusive of me to ask just what she means by saying: “refugees are expected in Burnaby, which is the third most common municipality in B.C. for government-assisted refugees to settle”? In what way is Burnaby most common over, say, Pouce Coupe or Chetwynd or Terrace, etc.? Also, would not 300 long-term housing units be helpful in housing homeless people who abound throughout the municipality, that are made up of those born in Canada, who have lived and paid taxes and have a birthright to be here? It is not that I am opposed to immigrants, as my mother came to Canada in 1923, but she was given no special considerations in doing so, just like hundreds of thousands of others who made a life for themselves without vast quantities of treasure being spent to assist them to do so. As for this Ugandan fellow, now missing, why does it seem almost inconceivable that he might have “flown the coop,” so to speak? It certainly wouldn’t be the first time, would it? Now I am totally aware that the editrix, Pat Tracy, is in the habit of disallowing me to make comment on any matters seen as being culturally sensitive, or even mildly poetic or even prosaic. She will, perhaps be pleased to know that I concur almost completely with the mayor’s take of the situation, and that I hope he harries both the provincial and the federal bureaucrats concerning the Dauphin’s stubbornness on bringing acrimonious strangers into our peaceable kingdom! Larry Bennett, Burnaby
Burnaby needs to shape up on streams Dear Editor The City of Burnaby used poor judgment by ignoring the fact that “in-stream work” in the Burnaby creeks should be conducted during a period of low water. This window for in-creek work is primarily between the start of August to about mid-September. Burnaby city engineering should have known better and should not gloss over the damage caused on Stoney Creek. The city also conducted work in the Glenlyon Creek in October, again ignoring the window for in-stream work. The damage has been done and could potentially wipe out salmon spawning areas for this year. The cutthroat trout and Nooksack dace: what has happened to these species and their habitat? The Nooksack dace is protected under the Federal Species at Risk Act. The city should seek the expertise of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to do an independent analysis of the damage. Communication is lacking on the part of Burnaby with its stakeholders. Although the work in Stoney Creek to be done was known, the exact timing was not known. Burnaby must learn to communicate with stakeholders, such as streamkeepers, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the provincial ministry. Work was done on a tributary of Eagle Creek in the summer of 2015, on Broadway just west of Camrose Drive, but again, no communication with the streamkeepers. For Burnaby to preach its environmental good record for our wildlife, it should walk the talk. Nick Kvenich, Burnaby
MrMan As a point of note, the object that snared the eagle was a hanging tonal that was not a sanctioned target, not one of the permanent baskets that make up the regular disc golf course. The writer refers to the tonal erroneously as a basket a couple times. The tonals have been removed and should not be confused with the proper baskets. Chad Yes, tonals... thank you - and we’ve had some form of them up for years and years, not just months... this new style were only 3 months old, was what I meant. The Park was probably vaguely aware of them at various times, but they didn’t necessarily know about these new ones. We clearly need to be on better terms with them in the future, and I hope that’s still possible :) ...And although the price of a basket is somewhat expensive, a whole course install (18 baskets, teepads, and signage) probably costs under $20,000... so quite similar cost as installing a new tennis or basketball court (but would accommodate many more players - so quite good value)
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New minister mum on pipeline’s future earlrichards Mayor Corrigan has to arrange a plebiscite for the citizens of Burnaby against Kinder Morgan, which would be similar to the plebiscite by the citizens of Kitimat against Enbridge and the Northern Gateway pipeline. The NEB hearings are a waste of time, because Kinder Morgan and their responders have no world-class equipment to clean-up a toxic, tar sands from the bottom of the Fraser River and from the bottom of Vancouver harbour. Tar Baby Earl Richards can you please stop beating that same drum. Getting quite boring. If you bothered to do any research you would see that there is $100mm being spent to upgrade marine spill response. Of course that is a fact and you do not deal in facts only rhetoric. tar in canned salmon. What a maroon. So the canneries will put tar in the salmon? And by the way this is a federal project. Look up the recent court decisions and educate yourself.
More on the refugees Rick McGowan It took the possibility of 600 refugees arriving in Burnaby in the next six weeks for the Mayor to acknowledge Burnaby has an affordable rental housing crisis, but I’m glad he has. The fact that the local government has exacerbated the situation by sanctioning the demolition of affordable rentals is beside the point. The near zero affordable rental vacancy rate begs the question, how will we manage? Mr. Corrigan has made a valid point, suggesting the federal government should explore the possibility of housing refugees in smaller towns …
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Time for a real climate plan Board of trade calls on Trudeau to seek ‘meaningful’ agreement Jeremy Deutsch
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As world leaders get set to converge in Paris at the end of the month for a major climate change conference, a local business group is calling on the newly elected prime minister to support real targets. The Burnaby Board of Trade has penned a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling on him to join with other leaders in seeking a “meaningful” global agreement to address climate change with new greenhouse gas reduction targets at the upcoming United Nations climate change conference. The board has also asked that government work with business organizations to develop the “necessary market-based strategy” to achieve those reductions. “Burnaby Board of Trade believes Canada will need to develop a plan for a longterm transition to a low-car-
bon economy that ensures the country meets its international obligations while protecting and enhancing the dynamic, innovative economy we currently enjoy,” the letter stated.
Canada will need to develop a plan for a longterm transition to a low-carbon economy.
BBOT’s CEO, Paul Holden, explained the issue of sustainability has been an important area for the organization, pointing out its own Pledge for a Sustainable Community initiative. He also noted BBOT isn’t asking for specific targets or numbers in its letter to Trudeau. “We wanted to stress and
remind the prime minister’s office of the importance of engaging the business community through that process of achieving those goals,” Holden told the NOW. Holden said he’s hoping the prime minster will see the letter, or at least the people working him in framing Canada participation, and would take note of the spirit of the letter that business groups can play a significant role. The letter has also been sent to Premier Christy Clark and to any relevant federal and provincial ministries. BBOT’s Pledge for a Sustainable Community program was recognized internationally after being selected as a finalist in the category of “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Project” at the 2015 World Chambers Competition. The pledge program is a comprehensive online resource and planning tool with the goal of helping
Kinder Morgan ‘satisfied’ Continued from page 1 work has been done internally and it would be difficult to come up with a number. He also pointed out the city will continue to have legal costs, but added the municipality is trying to run the litigation as efficiently as possible. The Burnaby mayor is confident local residents support the city’s fight against the pipeline, noting he made his position clear during the last election. “I take that as a strong
signal the public is behind me,” he said. Kinder Morgan spokesperson Ali Hounsell was pleased with the latest development in the case. “We’re satisfied with the court decision. It basically reaffirms what’s been said a number of times and reaffirms the NEB’s jurisdiction as it relates to our project,” she told the NOW. Greg McDade, the city’s lawyer, said the bigger question is whether interprovincial undertakings can over-
rule cities’ concerns. “If you’re going to build pipeline through the heart of major municipalities, their voice has to be heard,” he said. McDade was also not surprised by the ruling, and he expects the case to go to all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada as the city is trying to establish new law based on principles “cooperative federalism.” McDade declined to comment on the city’s running total for legal bills.
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Getting a licence for Fido in the City of Burnaby will soon cost a little more. City council approved the first three readings of proposed changes to the animal control bylaw that will see a fee increase for various dog licences of about five per cent based on Consumer Price Index changes over the last three years. That means the licence for an unaltered dog before March 1, 2016 will cost $55, up from $52 under the previous bylaw. The licence fee for a spayed or neutered dog increased by $2 to $28, while a spayed or neutered vicious
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“We’re responsible, thoughtful people.” Chad also said the group feels bad for parks staff, suggesting they would have known the unauthorized baskets were in the park for some time, and now may look bad. But the group also sees the recent incident as a larger issue for the fledgling sport. Chad suggested there isn’t enough space for the sport around the Lower Mainland, noting there are just two 18-hole disc golf courses in the region. The Burnaby club has 62
members. He said the lack of space forces clubs to get creative to get 18 holes of play, which was the case at Robert Burnaby Park. Clubs are looking at ball golf courses as an option, while locally the Burnaby club is looking at space on Burnaby Mountain. Chad suggested for the sport to find enough places to play, clubs will need a partner offering the space. Adding to the difficulty is the expense of the sport. A proper basket costs more than $500. Chad noted the tonals in
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The game is afoot for Heritage Christmas Forte Theatre Society is back at Burnaby Village Museum for its third Heritage Christmas production. The theatre group returns this season with Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Goose, showing at the village’s Brookfield Hall on weekends until Dec. 13. The story, of course, centres on the famed detective, who must solve the theft of the Christmas goose and the blue carbuncle – on Christmas Day. It’s directed by Burnaby’s Nancy von Euw, a seasoned actor and voice-over artist and a founding partner and director of DramaNatrix Productions. Her cast of predominantly Burnaby residents includes Gavin LeClaire as Sherlock Holmes, a known “triple threat” performer starring in his first play at Burnaby Village Museum. Karissa Ketter, a Joey Award winner, is on board as Watson in her sixth Heritage Christmas production. Adam Tatelman, a Burn-
aby actor and playwright, joins the cast as Commissioner Peterson and Mr. Breckinridge, while Douglas College theatre grad Levi Williams appears as James Ryder. Cecily Sheehan-Klassen as Baker makes her theatrical debut in the production. Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Goose is onstage Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 21 to Dec. 13, playing at 2:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m. each day. Forte Theatre society was founded in 2013 to provide family-oriented theatre productions and opportunities for amateur theatre artists. The non-profit group operates courtesy of volunteers and donations, and it’s partnering with Burnaby Village Museum for its third show. For information, email foretetheatresociety@gmail. com. For more on Heritage Christmas at the museum, see www.burnabyvillage museum.ca. – Julie MacLellan
Holiday mystery: From left, Karissa Ketter as Watson, Gavin LeClaire as Sherlock Holmes and Adam Tatelman as Commissioner Peterson in Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Goose. The Forte Theatre Society production is onstage at Brookfield Hall as part of the Heritage Christmas celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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Enjoy opera? Be sure to head out to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts this Sunday. Burnaby Lyric Opera is presenting its annual Christmas fundraiser concert on Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. The concert will feature highlights from Hansel and Gretel, the opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, a perennial Christmastime fa-
vourite. The cast features five singers from the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby native Mark Pepe in the role of the witch. Also on board are Taylor Pardell, Leanne Kaufman, LisaDawn Markle and Geoffrey Schellenberg. David Boothroyd is the music director and conductor. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is at 6450 Deer Lake Ave.Tickets are $15, available through the box office at 604-205-3000.
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CURATOR’S TOUR SET Want to learn more about art from an expert? Guest curator Susan Gransby will be on hand at the Burnaby Art Gallery this weekend to lead a tour of the ongoing Layers exhibition. She’ll take visitors through the technically complex prints involved in the exhibition – including chine collé techniques, origami constructed from etchings and woodcuts on cast paper. Layers: Print and Beyond involves the work of Gillian
Armitage, Kim Mi Hyang and Marie Price, all of whom were influenced by time in Japan as lecturers, visiting artists and exhibitors. The free curator’s tour is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. Check out www.burnaby artgallery.ca for more details about the show or the tour. CHAT ART OVER PIE Enjoy some homemade pie and a chat about art and issues related to the Downtown Eastside.
The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is hosting an artist talk and “pie chat” on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m., centring around its Revitalizing Japantown? exhibition. The exhibition looks at the waves of dispossession in the Downtown Eastside, connecting indigenous and Japanese-Canadian history with the contemporary experiences. Artists, collaborators, Downtown Eastside residents and organizers will be on hand to discuss histo-
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Holiday hilarity abounds in annual pantomime Continued from page 11 Hansel and Gretel:An East Van Panto at theYork Theatre on Commercial Drive, running Dec. 2 to Jan. 3. Theatre Replacement is an ongoing collaboration between Maiko BaeYamamoto – who grew up in Burnaby – and James Long, and this year’s production is their third East Van Panto. “I have to admit, in that first year, we didn’t know what to expect,”Yamamoto said in a press release. “But the response from the community has been tremendous, and we have so much fun with it.What a joy to gather together a group of artists that we respect and admire and tell them, ‘OK, now be as wacky as possible.’” The production features the talents ofYamamoto, alongside Allan Zinyk, Dawn Petten, Josue Laboucane, Caitlin Goruk, Carly Pokoradi, Lillian Doucet-Roche and Barry Mirochnick. It’s onstage in preview Dec. 2 and 3, with opening night Dec. 4. Check out tickets.thecultch.com or call 604-251-1363. REMEMBERING THE ASAHI Want to learn more about the legendaryVancouver Asahi? The Japanese-Canadian baseball team is celebrated in the film Brain Ball, and the film is screening this weekend in Burnaby. The film documents the Asahi baseball team, featuring treasured footage of the team members and people of the time. “In order to overcome their larger Caucasian opponents, the Asahi employed a cunning strategy known as ‘Brain Ball’ to outwit their opponents,” a press release explains. “Their baseball gave hope to the JapaneseCanadian community at a time when they were sub-
Jazz: Cory Weeds performs for A Little Lunch Music at the Shadbolt Centre on Thursday. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Holiday hilarity: From left, Dawn Petten, Allan Zinyk and Maiko Yamamoto in Hansel and Gretel: An East Van Panto. It’s on at the York Theatre starting Dec. 2. PHOTO TIM MATHESON, CONTRIBUTED
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ject to bitter discrimination, and even attracted non-Japanese fans.” The film screening is at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. RSVP to jcnm@nikkeiplace. org or call 604-777-7000, ext. 109. A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC Food and music always go well together – especially when it’s A Little Lunch Music at the Shadbolt Centre. The next lunch music concert is set for Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.This month’s edition of the lunchtime buffet concert features jazz artist CoryWeeds. The concerts are free, and the buffet lunch costs $12. It all takes place in the Shadbolt’s Encores Café. Call 604-2901-6864 for information, or see www.shadbolt centre.com. CHRISTMAS CHOIR The SFU Choir is getting
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to five minutes in a friendly and informal setting, sharing any type of writing – excerpts from novels, short stories, essays, poems – the only criteria is that it’s the reader’s own work. Readings start at 7 p.m., and you can arrive at 6:30 p.m. to sign up in person. It’s recommended for ages 14 and up. Refreshments will be served afterwards. It’s all free, and no registration is required. The McGill library branch is at 4595 Albert St. in North Burnaby.
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Joy of song: The Amabilis Singers, seen here in warmup during an Italian tour this past summer, are offering up a Christmas concert in Burnaby Dec. 5.
Amabilis Singers onstage in Burnaby Dec. 5
It’s not Christmas until you’ve heard at least one choir singing. The Amabilis Singers are offering up Christmas Joy on Saturday, Dec. 5. The choir, directed by Burnaby’s Ramona Luengen, is fresh off a successful homecoming concert following a tour of Italy this past summer.
The 2 p.m. concert promises to celebrate all the joyful magic of the Christmas season, with favourite carols and sing-alongs alongside other seasonal choral works – including such gems as Connor Koppin’s There Is No Rose,Will Todd’s Softly and Morten Lauridsen’s O Nata Lux. The concert is at New
Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. in Burnaby. Tickets are $20, or free for children under 12. Buy from choir members, at the door or call 604-8977258. Check out www.amabilis singers.org for more details about the choir and the concert.
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It’s never too early get into the Christmas spirit. While the big holiday is still a month away, Burnaby residents can get an early start on the festivities this weekend. The community is invited out to the Edmonds Festival of Lights at the Edmonds Community Centre. The festival is an annual free city event that offers a number of activities including face painting, cookie decorating, live music and a host of kid’s activities. And of course there’s the lighting of the tree. One lucky child’s name will be drawn that day to light the Christmas tree with the mayor and Santa. “It’s a fun day,” said Coun. Paul McDonell. He explained the event originally began as a Santa Claus parade 10 years ago. While popular to start, participation started to dwindle
Family fun: Freedom 95 performs at the Edmonds Festival of Lights in 2013. This year’s festival is happening Saturday. PHOTO NOW FILES
in part due to the timing of the parade along with cold weather. So the city decided to do a festival of lights. McDonell said the festival has been a hit ever since, especially since the new Edmonds Community Centre opened three years ago, noting both the general and business community support the event. The event has been draw-
ing good crowds over the years and it should be no different in 2015. Roughly 3,000 people are expected to attend this year’s festival. The Edmonds Festival of Lights runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Everyone is welcome to drop in. But the Christmas season is only starting to heat up in
Merry Christmas: Mayor Derek Corrigan with Chesny and EJ Cayabyab and their mom Hazel in front of the Edmonds Christmas tree in 2013. PHOTO MARJO WRIGHT, PICTURE THIS/FILE PHOTO
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EDMONDS Festival of Lights Christmas fun abounds in Burnaby Continued from page 14 ! lacy white lights on the maple tree near Hill Street, ! warm-white lights across the bridge, ! lights that twinkle and change colours to sound at the Bandstand, ! an enchanted lit path between Elworth and the Bandstand. Admission is free. Heritage Christmas runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 11, Monday to Friday, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m. and from Dec. 12 to Jan. 1, daily, 1 to 9 p.m. (closed Dec. 24 and 25). If more lights are your fancy, the Barnet Marine Park is the place to be on Dec. 18 for the Carol Ships Parade of Lights.The event is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 p.m., with the ships expected to sail by between 8 to 8:35 p.m. There’s also breakfast with Santa at theWillingdon Community Centre on Dec. 5.The event runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and includes a pancake breakfast and visit with the jolly fellow. Chil-
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Clio big winners at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards On November 5th, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby hosted the 16th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding business success and have had a positive and significant impact on the community. The event, held at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, was emceed by Global BC on-air personalities Squire Barnes and Lynn Colliar. Winners were honoured in nine award categories, plus the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame where The Valley Bakery was recognized as this year’s inductee. The biggest winner at this year’s event Con’t on p.3
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Heritage Christmas
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Burnaby Village Museum is all decked out and aglow for the festive season. Stroll through the streets of the Village to discover wreaths, cedar swags and seasonal displays. Many of the answers to the annual Twelve Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt are sure to surprise and delight. Enjoy special entertainment, a craft for children and a treat or meal in the Ice Cream Parlour.
Free Admission | Carousel: $2.55 per ride 6501 Deer Lake Ave | burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Now until December 11 Monday-Friday, 1-5:30pm Saturday-Sunday, 1-9pm
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Entertainment & Activities! Children’s Christmas Craft
Children can stamp, sticker and colour to decorate a seasonal greeting card. The Craft Station in the Real Estate Office is open: Weekends: Nov 21-Dec 13, 1:30-8pm Late Nights: Dec 14-16, 3:30-8pm Daily: Dec 17-Jan 1, 1:30-8pm
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Scavenger Hunt: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Pick up your Hunt card at the Strides Studios and start the challenge. The clues are the words to the Twelve Days of Christmas and the answers are sure to delight.
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The aroma of our seasonal baking fills the Love Farmhouse every Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm. Stop by for a sample! Sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
Families can enjoy a story corner, wooden construction toys, seasonal felt activities, puppets and a theatre. Weekends: Nov 21-Dec 13, 1-8:30pm Daily: Dec 14-Jan 1, 1-8:30pm
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Father Christmas, the Victorian-Edwardian version of Santa Claus, receives young visitors in Stride Studios to hear about their Christmas wishes! Weekends: Nov 21-Dec 13, 2-5pm & 6-8pm Late nights: Dec 14-16, 6-8pm Daily: Dec 17-23, 2-5pm & 6-8pm
Forte Theatre Society presents Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Goose Weekends: Until Dec 13, 2:30pm, 4pm & 6:30pm Rainforest Theatre presents Robin Hood, The Musical Dec 15 & 16 at 6:30pm Dec 17-23 at 2:30pm, 4pm & 6:30pm Elwoodettes Marionettes Dec 26-29: Max, The Ho Hum Husky Dec 30-Jan 1: Die Fledermaus, The Sequel (The Old Bat) Plays are performed eight times a day from 2:15-7:15pm
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Seasonal Songs & Stories
Grab a seat in the church to enjoy these family-friendly energetic sessions with Tim Steinruck. Sundays, Nov 22-Dec 20: 2-2:30pm, 3-3:30pm Tuesday, Dec 22: 6-6:30pm, 7:30-8pm Tuesday, Dec 31: 4-4:30pm, 5-5:30pm
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BBN 3 Clio big winners con’t from cover was local tech start up Clio, who went home with both the Business of the Year award and Business Person of the Year award for company CEO and co-founder Jack Newton. Clio, a provider of easy-to-use practice management software for legal practitioners, has been at the forefront of a movement to get the practice of law into the 21st century. Since its launch, Clio has experienced rapid and sustained growth, being named as the 10th fastest growing company in Canada and the 32nd fastest growing on Deloitte’s global ranking.
bbot.ca A big highlight of the evening was a brilliant House of Cards-themed video introduction by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who put on his best Kevin Spacey impersonation. The Mayor’s always witty videos have become a tradition of the Gala over the past several years, and this year’s parody video was a testament to the skill of Burnaby-based Gloo Studios who produced the video, and also happened to take home the Business of the Year (Up to 50 Employees) award. “Once again our business community has made us exceptionally proud over the past year,” said Burnaby Board of
Trade President & CEO Paul Holden. “The Excellence Awards Gala is the biggest night on our event calendar, and the single greatest opportunity for us to really acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful organizations in this community that work so hard to make Burnaby such an exceptional city. This year we had an almost impossibly strong field of truly deserving nominees in each award category, not to mention all the other great Burnaby organizations who came out tonight just to support their neighbours.” See below for photos and the full list of winners in each category. ¾
BURNABY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS
BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD
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Greenlight Innovation Greenlight Innovation is a Burnaby-based developer of test and industrial automation equipment for the alternative energy industry. The company is recognized as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of fuel cell, electrolyser, and battery pack test equipment.
Traction on Demand In 2014, Traction was recognized as the third best place to work in all of Canada. On site services include an area of the office for employees to work with their children, a nourishing lunch program, gym facilities, massage therapy, and a meditation room.
Bit Stew Systems Bit Stew Systems began in 2005 as the brainchild of Kevin Collins and Alex Clark. Its highly successful software solutions help industrial organizations gain improved intelligence and situational awareness from raw data generated throughout their operations, dramatically improving operational efficiency, increasing uptime, and optimizing their smart grids.
Reid’s Automotive Recycling Reid’s Auto Recycling has made a commitment to lower their impact on the environment by implementing the highest of standards. Their processes include a custom designed closed loop water system, reuse of packing materials, utilization of waterborne paint products, and use of an air operated De-pollution unit.
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Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion BACI is a grassroots organization that has spent almost 60 years providing innovative services for children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families in the Burnaby community. They currently serve over 1,000 individuals through training, development, social and recreational opportunities, and they support over 400 children through their integrated child care centres.
Still Creek Press Still Creek Press gives back to the community it does business in. The company’s education initiatives include university scholarships, and support of the Career and Personal Placement program at Alpha Secondary. Each month the staff at Still Creek Press are also given the opportunity to have their local cause sponsored by the company.
Gloo Studios Gloo Studios is a creative agency that works on cutting-edge visual effects and 3D animation for online viral videos and broadcast TV, while also creating original video marketing concepts for major brands. Under an entrepreneurial vision and leadership, Gloo Studios has grown from a four-person operation into a thriving, multi-disciplinary studio of 20 workstations in just five years.
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Jack Newton - Clio Jack Newton, the CEO and cofounder of Clio, has been the guiding star and major source of inspiration for the company. Since starting Clio with longtime friend Rian Gauvreau (pictured above), the startup has grown from a two man team to a company of 160 employees with offices in Burnaby, Powell River, Toronto, and Dublin, Ireland.
Clio Clio has been at the forefront of a movement to get the practice of law into the 21st century. Since its launch, Clio has experienced rapid and sustained growth, being named as the 10th fastest growing company in Canada and the 32nd fastest growing on Deloitte’s global ranking.
The Valley Bakery Valley Bakery has been serving the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood for more than half a century. Their commitment to customer service, business excellence and Burnaby as a whole, has been the key to their success as a local favourite in the community. The bakery has become perhaps the city’s most celebrated ever, with dozens of awards and honours over the decades.
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2015 Advocacy Report By Cory Redekop cory@bbot.ca
The Burnaby Board of Trade is the voice for local business in Burnaby. With our triple bottom line perspective, we advocate to all levels of government on a variety of issues on behalf of the business community. Visit www.bbot.ca/advocacy to learn more or contact Cory Redekop, Manager of Policy & Events at cory@bbot.ca or 604-412-0100. ITEM: Mobile Business Licenses
ITEM: Climate Change
THE ISSUE: Companies that do business throughout Metro Vancouver have to apply and pay for a business license in each municipality they work in – a costly and burdensome requirement
THE ISSUE: The impacts of climate change may be beginning to be felt more acutely. Businesses need to get ahead of looming government regulations.
BBOT ACTIONS Our President & CEO and our Policy Manager successfully lobbied Burnaby City Council for the creation of a special license for mobile businesses that would be valid across municipal boundaries Pilot program for the construction and trades sector was launched Pilot program then made permanent allowing these businesses to work throughout Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Richmond and Vancouver for a single fee from now on
ITEM: Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion THE ISSUE: Kinder Morgan’s proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion from Alberta through to the Westview terminal in Burnaby BBOT ACTIONS BBOT Board of Directors struck a special task force to take a leadership role in reviewing the proposal BBOT released a thoughtful review of the project to its membership outlining the main arguments for the expansion and identifying four areas of concern with the current proposal BBOT successfully applied to be a Commenter in the National Energy Board (NEB) hearings on the project BBOT issued its Letter of Comment to the NEB outlining the economic imperative of getting resources to market, but sharing its concerns with the expansion as proposed
BBOT ACTIONS BBOT made a submission to the BC government for consideration in the creation of BC’s Climate Leadership Plan The BBOT’s signature Pledge for a Sustainable Community program was named a finalist for global Corporate Social Responsibility Award BBOT’s Environmental Sustainability Committee drafted a position paper urging the federal government to help small businesses identify environmental risks and identify ways to adopt and prepare
ITEM: Transportation & Transit
ITEM: Fixing the PST THE ISSUE: Current PST system discourages investment and innovation BBOT ACTIONS Drafted a policy paper calling for the provincial government to “Fix the PST” by implementing refundable tax credits for all business investment in equipment, machinery and software Presented PST paper personally to Hon. Mike de Jong, Minister of Finance Made pre-budget presentation to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services calling for PST input tax credits spent on key business investments
ITEM: Water Shortages and Water Policy THE ISSUE: Water shortages are becoming more common and responsibility for water is fragmented between governments and agencies BBOT ACTIONS Our Environmental Sustainability Committee drafted a position paper calling for a national framework to consolidate existing water policies and create a full accounting of current water resources The BBOT successfully championed this policy at the AGM of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce where it was adopted as a formal policy of the national chamber
THE ISSUE: The region needs a sustainably-funded, long-term transportation plan to facilitate better movement of goods and people BBOT ACTIONS BBOT voices concern with transit referendum tax plan but urges a “Yes” vote for better transit Following plebiscite defeat, BBOT calls on government and Translink to regain public trust and come up with a new solution for regional transportation improvements BBOT’s Government Relations Committee reviewing possible Translink governance models and options for funding transportation/transit expansion
ITEM: Big Bend Bus Service THE ISSUE: Dozens of businesses and thousands of employees were struggling with a lack of transit service in Big Bend area of south Burnaby. Businesses weren’t able to recruit employees who didn’t drive. BBOT ACTIONS BBOT convened a town hall meeting and roundtable discussion with representatives from the business community, City of Burnaby and Translink Bus route was expanded to service this area and new service was established for area businesses
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BBOT joins Shop The Neighbourhood™, a local shopping campaign dedicated to small business support By Michael Keller michael@bbot.ca The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is taking part in Shop The Neighbourhood, a free annual initiative of Yellow Pages created in 2013 to encourage support for small businesses (SME) through local shopping. “We are pleased to announce that the BBOT will be participating in this year’s Shop The Neighbourhood. Business owners in Burnaby are constantly facing new challenges, so we appreciate initiatives that help small businesses stand out and that highlight the importance of buying local,” said Board of Trade President and CEO Paul Holden. Following a multi-week awareness campaign, Shop The Neighbourhood will take place on Saturday, November 28th, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two shopping days notorious for driving dollars online or across the border. Shop The Neighbourhood will also feature exclusive deals at local businesses to encourage local spending, accessible via the YP Shopwise app. “Small businesses add vitality to our community and it is essential that we support them. We hope that people will shop locally on November 28th and show their support for their local businesses,” continued Holden. Scheduled during the busiest shopping time of the year, Shop The Neighbourhood sheds light on the important impact that money spent locally can have, directly benefiting our neighbourhoods and communities. On Saturday, November 28th, Canadians are encouraged to make local purchases in support of their local businesses. In 2014, over 750,000 Canadians joined the Yellow Pages campaign, spending $89 million at local businesses during the Shop The Neighbourhood event. ¾
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What got you started thinking about sustainability?
I actually come by it quite naturally – my grandmother was my inspiration and a role model. She was into recycling, composting and always looking for ways to reduce waste long before it became popular – I’m talking the 1970’s here. I guess it just stuck with me as being the right thing to do.
How did you decide what was most important to tackle first?
After completing the Climate Smart training, I realized that we could do even more to reduce our environmental footprint by further reducing the amount of paper we use and spending less time traveling, so it was a combination of those two things at the same time. We try to utilize digital information rather than printing out documents as much as possible – we are in the financing business and it takes time to change people’s habits
to realize that they don’t need a hard copy of everything in a file these days. The other big change is we have many of our leasing/ financing specialists working from home offices now, so there’s less requirement for them to commute to an office.
Do you feel this has any impact on how you do business?
Absolutely. We get a lot more done via email now – for example, we can send out or receive information from our clients electronically, which tends to reduce paper consumption. We’ve also been able to reduce our physical space requirements, recently moving to a smaller office closer to where our key office staff live. This means lower overhead and less commuting, both of which are positive changes for the business.
What do you hope to achieve by making your business more sustainable? It’s a combination of a few things. First, we want to “walk the talk” as they say – in addition to the usual equipment and truck leasing & financing for businesses, Atticus also finances energy efficiency projects such as lighting retrofits, boiler replacements and compressor upgrades, all of which reduce energy use for our clients. The benefit to our clients is that their monthly energy cost savings are enough to more than cover the monthly payments, so it is cash flow positive and environmentally friendly at the same time – a double positive result. The second thing we hope to achieve is just being one
more advocate for sustainable business practices, reducing our own footprint and encouraging others to do the same thing.
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One thing that I’d really like to see is the acceptance of electronic signatures in our industry. It’s already starting to happen in the US, so I hope that we aren’t too far off. It would be a huge step in our business not to have to print out contracts and such and then we could make it even more sustainable and actually provide faster service at the same time. Once we can sort out the legal and security issues, my goal is to be one of the first companies in the Canadian equipment finance industry to offer the service to our clients.
What was your motivation for joining the Pledge for a Sustainable Community and what have been its benefits?
It just seemed like a no brainer – we are already Climate Smart certified and the pledge was very much in keeping with our business philosophy, so we joined in the hopes of adding one more voice to the discussion and perhaps we can encourage others to do the same thing. The benefits to taking a sustainability pledge are not only the fact that you are doing something to keep our beautiful community healthy and sustainable, but you will also reduce your costs as a result. Why wouldn’t you want to do that?
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Burnaby Board of Trade calls on PMO to work with business on GHG reduction targets By Michael Keller michael@bbot.ca In advance of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, the Burnaby Board of Trade has submitted a letter to the Office of the Prime Minister (PMO), calling on new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to join with other international leaders in seeking a meaningful global agreement to address climate change with new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. The Board of Trade also asked that government work with business organizations such as itself to develop the necessary market-based strategy to help Canada, and its business community, achieve those reductions. According to the letter, the Burnaby Board of Trade believes Canada will need to develop a plan for a long-term transition
to a low-carbon economy that ensures the country meets its international obligations while protecting and enhancing the dynamic, innovative economy we currently enjoy. The Board notes the importance of government seeking the input of the businesses community in creating such a plan, as it will be necessary for businesses to play a considerable role in achieving any emissions reduction targets. “Through our experience with our own globally-recognized environmental initiative, The Pledge for a Sustainable Community, we’ve seen that many businesses are eager to play their part in reducing GHG emissions and be engaged as part of the solution,” said Burnaby Board of Trade President and CEO Paul Holden in the letter. “By consulting with business organizations like the Burnaby Board of Trade and other Chambers of Commerce/ Boards of Trade when crafting Canada’s GHG
reduction strategy, the government will be able to genuinely engage with the business community on this issue, encourage them to act, and leverage our existing networks to provide the tools, education and information necessary for businesses to be successful partners in this effort.” The letter was also sent to BC Premier Christy Clark as well as relevant minsters at both the federal and provincial levels. “As an organization that believes in the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental results, the Burnaby Board of Trade is supportive of efforts to address climate change and increase sustainability throughout our economy, and we look forward to working with the government to help engage the business community to be active partners in achieving Canada’s GHG reduction goals,” said Holden. ¾
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This year’s recipient of the Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Award was Bosa Properties. Here, Colin Bosa accepts the award on behalf of the company. Also pictured are Tinu Mathur and Cheryl Carline, both representing Burnaby Hospital Foundation during the presentation of the Foundation awards.
Red Robinson, the evening’s MC, visits with Premier Christy Clark at the Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s New York, New York themed gala.
Stan and Jeanette Hrescak of the StanJean Foundation enjoy the evening with family by their sides. The Hrescaks received the prestigious Keith and Betty Beedie Leadership in Philanthropy Award.
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Burnaby Hospital executive director, Sheila Finamore, flanked by emergency department physicians, Dr. Bob Saunders (left) and Dr. Vlad Krajina (right) Premier Christy Clark joins longtime Burnaby Hospital supporters Keith and Betty Beedie. Also pictured are honoured guests Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society’s Jeff Clark and MLA Richard Lee.
The Dr. Kenneth C. Hill Spirit of Philanthropy Award went to Burnaby Hospital Auxiliary, here represented by longtime member and Burnaby Hospital supporter, Mrs. Shirley Hill, president.
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Yes, I want to help! For many, the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration with family. However, for those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one this time of year may enhance the grief and loneliness they are experiencing. Sometimes the holiday spirit we see around us only serves to remind us of the absence of those who have passed. Getting through the holidays can be challenging and remembering that you are not alone, asking for help when you need it, and allowing yourself to feel what you feel are important at this time. The following tips are some other ways to be part of the season in a way that acknowledges your loss and respects your grief. Set reasonable expectations for yourself Do not try to be everything to everyone. Be realistic in recognizing what you are capable of right now. Honour the memory of a loved one Give a gift or donation in their name. Light candles, tell stories, or have a toast in their honor. Express feelings honestly Give yourself permission to be honest about your feelings, both good and bad. Allowing ourselves to acknowledge our feelings puts us on the pathway to healing.
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As daylight lessens and winter sets in, we invite you to celebrate life and light. OCEAN VIEW FUNERAL HOME/BURIAL PARK AND BURNABY HOSPICE SOCIETY invite you to light a candle and join us for a heartfelt celebration of your loved one’s life. 11th Annual
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Want to make a difference in the lives of Syrians arriving in Burnaby? The Awaaz Orphan Foundation, a local nonprofit organization, is collecting donations of money, food and clothing for the 25,000 Syrian refugees coming to Canada. The donation drive is part of an evening concert of traditional Indian music. “I wanted to give the refugees something because when they are coming here, they definitely need a lot of things, so we want to help anyway we can just to make their lives easier here,” said event organizer Marina Hossain. “They’ve been through the worst adversity of life.We can’t even imagine what they’ve gone through.” The concert is on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at 7837 Canada Way. All the donations will go to the
Music for a cause: The Awaaz Orphan Foundation is hosting a concert in Burnaby to help Syrian refugees. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY AZIZ LADHA
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are $30. Hossain, who is also a singer, is one of seven performers. Others include Sharanjeet Singh on the sitar, Amarjeet Singh on the tabla, and Karim Fazal on the keyboard. (To see video clips of the performers, go to www.awaaz.ca.)
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Moscrop builds case for B.C. run The Panthers head into volleyball provincials undefeated in AAA play But the Panthers responded, with leftside hitter JerryYan delivering a kill to earn serve and That coveted momentum is spark a rally that pulled them in their back pocket, and now within two points. the Moscrop Panthers can apThe Talisman replied and ply it at the highest level. led 21-19 before Moscrop The senior boys AAA volerased the gap, tying it on a leyball team swept the compedouble block by Tatsuki Taylor tition at the Lower Mainlands and JustinYee.While Van Tech last week, hosted by Moscrop, would take the lead once more, and head into next week’s prothe momentum had swung to vincials in Langley with a near- the home team, withYee properfect record. viding serves over the final Each win at the LM tourthree points. nament was a run of efficien“It was probably one of the cy, although the Van Tech Talis- biggest deficits that we had man provided some resistance to come back from all year,” in the final. said Tam. “A little bit of stress With a berth to there. ... It was great the B.C.s assured character buildafter a 3-0 sweep ing for the kids, to Once we got over McMath of know that they can it we just Richmond, Alpha come back and still had a banner finished it make that run.” in sight as it looked Yan, who joined off and kept Sandeep to remain perfect Moore rolling against AAA comandYee on the petition. tourney all-star And sweep they squad, said overdid, beating Van coming that deficit Tech 3-0 (25-14, was a big shift. 25-21, 25-22), but “It felt like we needing a rare rally in the third just weren’t focused,” saidYan set to exit the court clean. of the start of the third set. “We were hoping they’d “We just needed that one pass. come out ready to play,” said Once we got it we just finished Moscrop coach David Tam. it off and kept rolling. ...We all “We knew Van Tech was going trust each other, we knew we to be a tough matchup for us: could come back.” they’re well coached and have The next step will require a some great players.We anticilot of polish, focus and stamina pated a great fight.” as the 20-team provincials beThey got exactly that, with gin Dec. 2 in Langley. the first two games a case of In the power pool compeVan Tech keeping pace until tition, No. 4-seeded Moscrop Moscrop broke free, in the first will test their mettle in a groupset tied 6-6 then suddenly 14ing that includes top-ranked 7, and in the second set 14-14 Kelowna Owls, Island chambefore the home squad crept pion Dover Bay and Okanagan ahead 20-16. runner-up Mount Boucherie, Completing the final sweep with three games on opening wasn’t easy, however. day. Van Tech turned a tight 8-8 “I knew going into provinmatch into a 15-8 advantage, cials that it is all power pooled. holding the upperhand and an ... It is something that we are eye on extending the series to a looking forward to as a team,” fourth game. said Tam. Dan Olson
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A long reach: New Westminster’s Dominik Doray, left, battles Burnaby’s Ben Hewitt for the puck in peewee C hockey action Sunday at Queen’s Park Arena. Doray scored four times in New West’s 12-8 victory. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
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It proved all too much. The St.Thomas More Knights knew what was at stake and had a game plan to follow, but the New Westminster Hyacks got in the way. Led by a stifling defence, the Hyacks ended STM’s season in a 27-13 decision Saturday at BC Place. “We didn’t play our best game and couldn’t execute when we needed to,” said More coach Bernie Kully of the quarterfinal loss. “I think it came down to execution on offence, and the turnovers just killed us.” New West racked up 370 yards to STM’s 175, and now advance to face the Vancouver College Fighting Irish in Saturday’s semifinal, 7:30 p.m. at BC Place. Stringing a lengthy offensive drive together proved difficult against the primed New West defensive line. They held the Knights’ rushers to just 120 yards, with the longest carry just 20 yards.The Hyacks also forced one fumble and hauled down three Liam Feenan passes. The STM quarterback was under
constant pressure, completing just five of 21 pass attempts while having three throws picked off. The STM defence did a solid job in the beginning, but without some sustained ball possession the turnovers and a lack of presence in New West’s zone made the chore difficult. It was evident early, as the Knights managed little movement and the Hyacks put up the opening score 7:45 into the first quarter on David Penalver’s 22-yard run down the right side. Late in the quarter, More again couldn’t muster anything on their drive, leading to a possession change and a 45-yard dash by Grade 11 Trew Dancey. The New West linebacker tandem of Jeff Lugtu and Marcel Wang combined for 12 tackles, with Lugtu tallying seven and a key interception seconds into the second quarter that led to Dancey’s second major of the day. Kevin Osea, meanwhile, intercepted a pair of STM passes. In the third quarter and with a 20-0 lead, New West threatened again but were stopped on the oneyard line by a valiant Knights defence.
The Hyacks final score came on Gurvir Ghuman’s 40-yard dash to make it 27-0. More put its points up on the board with five minutes left, first with Lucas Dall-Vecchia crashing in from 20 yards, followed by Tyler Eckert’s blocked punt that he corralled and put into the end zone with 2:56 on the clock. “I thought it was a decisive win, despite what the score looked like late,” said New West coach Farhan Lalji. “We’ve been a real offensive team the last few weeks, but our defence was fantastic tonight. (Our defence) gave them nothing.” For Kully, a disappointing game won’t wipe out a season where the players rose to the challenge on most nights, finishing with a 6-3 overall record. “It’s always tough to go out that way, especially for the Grade 12s,” he noted. “In the end our defence played well and had four stops in the red zone and that’s something we can be proud of. “Offensively, we just couldn’t find a spark and couldn’t get to where we needed to be.”
Rota buries OT penalty shot again in Steelers’ win Dan Olson
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It appears that when it comes to overtime penalty shots, Adam Rota has a book. The 19-year-old Grandview Steelers forward produced his second OT winner shoot-out style this month, beating Langley’s Cole Forbes with a deft deke to give his hometown squad a 6-5
win on Sunday. Coming on the heels of a disappointing 2-1 loss to Port Moody a day earlier, Grandview coach Aldo Bruno was both relieved and a bit mystified as to why his club finds itself in such close quarters with teams far lower in the standings. “That was a good comeback win for sure,” said Bruno. “For whatever reason, it seems to happen a lot against teams below us in
the standings.” Langley actually led 4-1 with just 5:21 left in the second period, thanks to four straight goals. The Steelers began the comeback with Braeden Gurney’s powerplay tally late in the period, and the 18-year-old forward picked up where he left off with another extra-man marker three minutes into the third. Lucas Santucci tied the game midway through the period
to force overtime. In the extra session with Langley already a man short in the four-on-four period, a Knights defender was whistled for gloving the puck in the crease. That put Rota at centre ice with just the goalie in the way – and the lanky forward buried it. He accomplished the same feat Nov. 6 against Ridge Meadows, and now leads the team with 12 goals.
A day earlier,Timothy Chow scored 1:30 into the game but Port Moody counted two of their own to eke out a win. Both Port Moody and Langley languish in the bottom of their respective conferences, while Grandview is one point out of first with a 14-5-0-2 record. The Steelers will host first-place North Van on Sunday, 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Winter Club.
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Midfield march: Alpha Aztecs’ Oliver Morrison-Harding, centre, pushes forward during first round action against Duchess Park at the AA senior boys soccer provincials at Burnaby Lake West. Alpha began the tourney with a 2-0 win on Monday, then beat Mark Isfeld 2-1 in their second game. As of Tuesday’s deadline, Alpha was a tie away from advancing to the quarterfinals as their pool’s No. 1 seed. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR
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