Burnaby’s first and favourite information source
Hazel May helps clients discover their own style
PAGE 13
Delivery 604-942-3081 • Saturday, October 9, 2010
Chief Supt. Rick Taylor is keen on communication PAGE 3
Your source for local sports, news, weather and entertainment! >> www.burnabynow.com
Thumbs up! Burnaby’s television station, Global BC, was inducted into the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Hall of Fame on Thursday. Brett Manlove, vicepresident and general manager of B.C. broadcast operations, accepted the honour on behalf of the 50year-old television station. Board of Trade president and CEO Darlene Gering and Mayor Derek Corrigan presented the award to Manlove. The station was inducted because of its success as a Burnaby-based business, but also for its work in the community, including the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon fundraiser.
Web EXTRA
Larry Wright/burnaby now
For a list of business nominees go to www.burnabynow.com
MANY IN THE CITY HAVE LESS TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING
‘The recession has a long tail’
Local organizations pitch in as they find more people are needing help just to get by Andrew Fleming staff reporter
Thanksgiving in Canada is a holiday tradition based on celebrating the bounty of food at the end of harvest season. For many people struggling to get by in these tough economic times, it may not seem like there is an awful lot to be thankful for these days. Thankfully there are always people in the
community who want to make sure nobody will be going hungry over the holiday. “We have three turkeys in the 20-pound range and we’ll be serving them with all the trimmings,” said Susan Sinclair of the West Burnaby United Church of the free feast planned for Tuesday starting at noon at their church at 6050 Sussex Ave. She said the church isn’t planning for more people attending than they normally see for their annual Thanksgiving, which is usually 100 to 140 or so people. “If we run out of food, we run out of food. We’re just going by what we normally do and we also run these on Easter and Christmas.”
For those closer to the New West border, the Union Gospel Mission at 658 Clarkson St. will also be offering turkey dinners for up to 400 people on Monday beginning at noon. This will be good news for people who might otherwise be facing the holiday without the prospect of a hearty feast. According to the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness, the number of people dealing with homelessness in Burnaby has more than doubled in the past three years, with an estimated 250 without a roof over their heads. Many more are simply struggling to get by and more people than ever are relying on social
FALL DECORATING EVENT Get your home ready for holiday entertaining with FALLing prices on our huge selection of
In-stock RED TAG decorating fabrics • Hunter Douglas blinds• Area rugs • And more! It’s the perfect event to create your made-to-measure drapes and roman shades, upholstered headboards or ottomans, re-upholstered sofas and arm chairs, and slipcovered dining chairs and love seats. Come see us today.
service agencies to meet basic needs A recent survey of Salvation Army staff from across the country found that demand for food programs, including food banks, meal programs and street ministry units, are on the rise. More than three-quarters of all respondents indicated that requests for food service increased this year while, to make things worse, food donations in most areas either remained the same or decreased in 2010. The charity provided approximately 2.8 million meals to Canadians last year. “The recession has a long tail,” said Thanksgiving Page 8
perfect fit. perfect fabric. perfectly fabulous.
BURNABY 2282 Holdom Ave 604-291-6922
www.arlenes.com