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RCMP directive could hurt city eventsMario [email protected]

The City of Burnaby may have to rethink some of its festivals and community events if a directive from the RCMP National Crime Prevention Services that auxiliary constables must be directly supervised by regular officers is enacted.

The directive was issued in October, after army reservist Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was killed as he guarded the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

“Our reality changed after the events of Ottawa,” said the Lower Mainland District Commander for the RCMP Dan Malo.

That reality now means unarmed volunteer auxiliary officers must perform their duties within the direct line-of-sight of an armed regular RCMP.

Those duties include things like traffic and crowd control at community events and festivals, crime prevention and information gathering.

“It’s a shift in our cultural thinking on how we deploy police officers or anybody that is identifiable with law enforcement,” said Malo.

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It’s last call for the Mountain Shadow Pub on March 28.

That’s when the bartender will draw pints for the last time and owner Mike Anastasi will swing shut the heavy wooden front doors and lock them forever.

The venerable North Burnaby hangout that looks like a mountain ski chalet dropped into the middle of suburbia is making way for a new residential development.

Anastasi, the Mountain Shadow’s owner for the past 11 years, says it’s

time to move on. As neighbouring commercial

properties were transformed into townhouses and condos, the pub has become an uncomfortable fit in the area.

It was originally built in 1980 as a throwback to an old English neighbourhood pub with a West Coast twist.

That twist comes from the brick and dark wood beams, panels, and bannisters that define the pub’s

warren of private nooks and alcoves around a soaring three-storey open atrium.

The mouldings and brick were salvaged from the former residence of the Lieutenant Governor in Victoria that was damaged by fire in 1957.

A solid brass chandelier once hung in the Colonial Theatre on Granville Street.

“It’s a historically great pub,” said

Anastasi.It’s also a pub that’s celebrated a

lot of history. Countless sports championships

were cheered and jeered by patrons on the pub’s televisions and big screens.

Members of the Vancouver Canucks used to drop by when the team was based at the Pacific Coliseum in nearby East Vancouver. Burnaby entertainer Michael Bublé visits with his grandfather there when he’s in town.

Last call for Mountain Shadow PubMARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

Elyse MacMillan, the manager of the Mountain Shadow Pub raises a pint to the North Burnaby institution which is closing for good on March 28.

Mike Anastasi, owner It’s a great feeling when this place is busy. It feels like a big house party.

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Andrew Chapman

What a shame.

Karen Fleischman

Sad to see it go, so many great memories and lots of fun times. It did always feel like a big house party in there.

David Farris

It has been the site of a regular end of the month get together for a group of us for over 20 years. Ouch.

Jacqueline Douglas

The Mountain Shadow Pub was my go to place during my 5-year divorce. There were many wonderful and memorable times spent with fellow patrons, friends and staff. It makes me very sad to hear this news. I say shame on you Anastasi for cav-ing to the all mighty dollar.

Claudia Baptista Loop

So sad:(

Giada Villoresi-Archie

Sad...

Heather Crowe

Spent many happy times there. I lived across the street and it was a favourite gathering site when I was younger. Sad to see it go. The neigh-borhood pub is sadly a dying breed.

Francis Cheung

Remember having a short chat with one-time Canuck great Harold Snepsts in there; a most inter-esting pint.

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Last call for Mountain ShadowAs the closest pub to Simon Fraser

University, it was a renowned student destination as well as an employer for many of them trying to earn a few bucks to help pay for tuition or pay down their beer tab.

Anastasi himself was first introduced to the pub’s unique charms by some SFU student buddies when he was 19. It quickly became a favourite haunt and the owner at the time used to joke he’d eventually return as an owner.

When he did, Anastasi couldn’t believe his good fortune.

“It’s a great feeling when this place is busy,” said Anastasi. “It feels like a big house party.”

With that party winding down, Anastasi figures there will be lots of current and former customers packing the place for one last trip down memory lane. Some have already put dibs on some

of the pieces of decor, like the unique tabletops embedded with collections of holiday photos, bottle openers and fly fishing lures.

A couple of efforts to save the building and move it to a new home along Hastings Street or over to Vancouver Island fell through because it was prohibitively expensive.

Treasured items like framed hockey jerseys signed by Stan Smyl, Joe Sakic and Markus Naslund will go into storage for when Anastasi eventually resurrects his pub licence at a new location. Other mementos such as the stained glass windows will probably be auctioned off.

When the wrecking crew finally moves in, a unique piece of Burnaby’s history will be lost, said Anastasi.

“It was supposed to be the future of pubs,” he said. “You can never duplicate this.”

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Many of the Mountain Shadow Pub’s unique architectural and decor features will be lost when it closes forever on March 28. Owner Mike Anastasi says it’s no longer a good fit for the residential neighbourhood.

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But the requirement for more regular officers to provide line-of-sight supervision to auxiliary constables will add considerable expense to staging events like the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, Hats Off Day, Giro di Burnaby, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concert at Deer Lake Park and community events at Swangard Stadium that are staffed by

the detachment’s 64 volunteer officers, said Pietro Calendino, the chair of the city’s public safety committee.

“When you take events with tens of thousands of people, regular members won’t always be able to see an auxiliary officer,” said Calendino.

“That means more regular members have to be brought in on overtime and that raises the cost.”

A report presented

to city council on Monday recommends council request the RCMP Commissioner to reconsider its directive.

“While the safety of auxiliary constables is important to all, the new directive on direct supervision irrespective of risk and threat level may not be warranted,” said deputy city manager Lambert Chu in his report. “This new national policy… has not taken local conditions and risk level into consideration.”

The report recommends the policy be reconsidered to allow local detachments to assess security threats at local events and staff them accordingly.

Calendino said Burnaby’s concerns will likely join a chorus of dissent

about the directive from communities across Canada that are policed by the RCMP.

In November, Coqutilam city council voiced its objection in a letter to the force’s national headquarters.

“I’m sure there will be input from

every community, especially in large urban centres,” said Calendino.

And while Calendino said it’s unlikely the city would have to cancel events because of the expense of providing more regular officers, it could be forced to change how some of those events are managed.

“We would have to rethink some of these events,” he said. “It would become a city without fun. It would be detrimental to the city as a whole.”

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Vaccinate your child against serious, potentially deadly, preventable diseases – or not? ... Really?

When we started our baby’s immunization program, the thought foremost in my mind was how thankful we can be that modern medicine has all but eradicated nasty infectious diseases like polio, diphtheria, chickenpox and measles.

That we wouldn’t protect our child against these illnesses was an utter non-starter. We also had her vaccinated for meningitis, which was not covered under publicly funded medical coverage, but we paid the considerable fee to do so, and were glad to have the opportunity.

Frankly, at the time I didn’t really think about the larger responsibility—that being the protection of other children who would be in contact with our child and could contract an illness from her for which she was not immunized.

Yet that is a key social question, one which rises again with measles outbreaks in Disneyland and Quebec, linked to unvaccinated adults and children.

Meanwhile, health authorities state that more than 30 per cent

of babies in the Fraser Health region are not getting vaccinated on schedule, many as the result of inadvertent parental non-compliance, such as forgetfulness or confusion over timing requirements. Other parents, however, withhold their kids from immunization due to ideological opposition or apprehension of side effects.

I don’t accept the fear-mongering about some outdated medical study that ostensibly found a link between measles vaccination and autism. It’s been reviewed and debunked by the modern medical world.

Which raises another point: If we are to fear vaccinations, we should also be spooked—and some people are—by every other medication and medical treatment commonly prescribed by the doctors of this country, who are among the best in the world.

Of course, they’re not

infallible. They make mistakes, and occasionally a particular pharmaceutical has been proven to have previously unknown ramifications, some grievous, despite extensive testing and trials.

Given the incredible complexity of modern medicine, it would be a miracle if neither ever occurred.

Yet we’re not talking about a new cancer drug therapy or heart medication here.

Common vaccines are just that—common. Billions of kids around the world have been successfully and safely immunized against serious diseases like polio, which used to kill and cripple millions, but is expected to be wiped out around the globe with another few years of vaccination.

If there was a significant health threat posed by such programs, as opposed to their immense benefit, I firmly believe the world’s best medical minds would identify and rectify it.

And yes, I brush off conspiracy theories that major pharmaceutical companies control all the world’s scientists, researchers, doctors, centres for disease control, and international health organizations.

No, clearly, I do not fear vaccines, just like I do not fear electromagnetic radiation from smart meters, and the effects of jet contrails. Nor do I accept an ideology that would dictate an objection to vaccination.

Those who subscribe to such theories and beliefs are free to do so, and equally free to express their views—particularly if they do so in a civil, reasonable fashion.

The vaccination issue is unique, though, in that it has a “community” element.

Aside from the primary responsibility to shield our children from harm, we all have a shared responsibility to respect and protect the health of each other’s kids, especially when it comes to preventable, infectious diseases.

I accept that. Others apparently do not.

Ontario, Manitoba and New Brunswick require children to be vaccinated before they can attend public school.

In the context of the above, how long before others follow suit?

Andrew Holota is editor of the Abbotsford News.

Immunization a ‘community’ responsibility

Parents of babies and younger children have another job to put on their to-do list: get their child vaccinated.

But unlike the situation where dentists remind their patients every six months to get a teeth cleaning, there is no similar immunization reminder for parents except for those they set up for themselves.

And this is a problem.According to Fraser Health

records, more than 30 per cent of children under two in the region are not up to date with recommended vaccinations against diseases such as measles, diphtheria, polio and Hepatitis B.

Certainly, the health authority faces challenges from immunization foes who fear that vaccinations may be dangerous or that mandatory vaccinations violate their rights or religious principles.

But by far the biggest obstacle to greater participation rates is that people forget to get their child’s shots at 12 and 18 months. Once the parent returns to work or has another child, they can be too busy or distracted to make an appointment or they don’t understand how important it is.

The vaccinations are free but it’s up to parents to keep track of this information either by mental notes, signing up for free text reminders or downloading the ImmunizeCA app to keep track.

By the time kids get into school, the process becomes easier because boosters are offered for children in Grades 6 and 9.

Therefore, parents of younger children have to be diligent on following through on this task. For that to happen, they need to know that missing out on the 12 month vaccination, which includes the first dose of mmr [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccine to protect against measles, their children could be at risk for a vary serious disease and they could pass the illness on to some other child.

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COMMENTShouldn’t density help fund transit?

According to the City of Burnaby, more than $154 million dollars in density bonus money has been collected in this city.

More than $94 million dollars in the Town Centre Accounts is available for the provision of future amenities.

Isn’t improved transit infrastructure a priority amenity for Metrotown and, indeed, all town centres?

Certainly people need things to do and spaces to do it in their neighbourhoods, but they also need to be able to travel easily and affordably within the region.

Given the link between density and congestion, why are the mayors not looking to this tool to improve transit regionally and locally?

Unlike the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, I’m not opposed per se to paying a little more sales tax or property tax to fund transit improvements.

But if cities insist on foisting density on selected neighbourhoods like mine, they need to contemplate using the money from density bonusing on transportation amenities.

Rick McGowanBurnaby

WE ARE A SOCIETY ADDICTED TO FREEBIESRe: Seeking real solutions to homelessness (Letters, NewsLeader, Feb. 13)

Kudos to Mayor Derek Corrigan for pointing out the obvious on homelessness, emergency shelters and feeding the poor via food banks and religiously based outreach centres providing the occasional meal.

The social ills we face today go deep and are not easily remedied by band aid solutions.

Real solutions must be explored and obtained.

Most of the homeless walking the streets today are either substance abusers or mentally challenged.

People who find themselves unemployed due to economic circumstances very quickly find solutions to their problems and get on with their lives.

We have become a society addicted to freebies and someone else taking care of our problems.

There are today multi-generational welfare recipients

that are forever relying on handouts.

On the backs of the poor and the afflicted the charity industry is flourishing; an industry that is relying heavily on volunteers to collect and distribute the freebies, while paying their CEOs and their administrators huge salaries and large severance packages when fired.

As a civilized society we need to re-establish and expand facilities for the mentally ill and provide more detox centres for the addicted.

The welfare system as we know it today must be restructured to provide only a temporary solution for the unemployed and homelessness while retraining and reconditioning people to get back into the workforce and become responsible and productive citizens once again.

That solution rests strictly with the federal and provincial governments with the assistance of the municipal governments.

J.W. ChristophersenBurnaby

WE NEED MORE PUBLIC TRANSIT NOW

As a member of the Green Party of Canada I will vote “yes” in the coming transit referendum.

Believe me, this is not in support of the mis-managers at TransLink; rather, it is in spite of them.

I’ll vote “yes” because increased, secure and stable funding for public transit will be better for the environment, our health and the economy.

The first priority of the mayors of Metro Vancouver is an increase in bus service by 25 per cent.

Should we be having a referendum?

No. This is another example of the provincial government avoiding its responsibility and handing it off to the regional politicians.

The mayors originally opposed the need for a referendum for the same reason I do.

There was no referendum when the BC Liberals chose to spend our tax dollars on a new Port Mann Bridge and the expansion of Highway 1.

They didn’t ask us if we thought this would be a wise way to use our tax dollars.

Rather they promised there would be a reduction of congestion and that they would put public transit on the new bridge and highway.

As of writing there is only one bus line that crosses the Port Mann and that doesn’t go downtown.

The CBC recently sent a reporter from Langley to their offices downtown using public transit and it took him in excess of two hours.

We need more public transit in this region now and in the years ahead.

We also need better government at the provincial and federal levels.

David W.G. MacdonaldBurnaby

IS THERE NO HONOUR?It was a shocking and

shameful spectacle. Justin Trudeau abasing himself singing the (unearned) praises of Conservative-elected MP Eve Adams as he welcomed her to the Liberal caucus.

What on earth is he thinking? Surely his party isn’t that hard up for candidates!

Or does Ms. Adams actually have something else to offer the Liberals?

Would we be remiss in thinking her crossing of the Parliamentary floor is a package deal?

That along with her comes fiance Dimitri Soudas, recently fired Conservative Party executive director and co-conspirator in her attempted muscling in of an easier-to-win riding (Conservatively speaking) than the one she currently represents?

As a Conservative party insider, Soudas undoubtedly has many secrets to share.

But, really! Doesn’t anybody have a sense

of honour anymore?Bill Brassington

Burnaby

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The B.C. Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) bungled restructuring of its operations has resulted in host municipalities of casinos taking a hit on their share of revenues, says the BC New Democrats.

BCLC had planned to cut costs through offering voluntary buyouts of employees. But more than double the expected number of employees signed up for the offer—18 months

severance for any employee aged 50 and older, no matter how long they worked for the corporation.

It ended up costing $25 million, plus $3.5 million for write-downs on spare casino parts and inventory.

That expense was then shared among its operations according to the revenues of each unit. The largest seven casinos in Metro Vancouver ended up paying $14.5 million of the “extraordinary expenses,” according to a memo by the City of Burnaby’s director of finance.

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in Burnaby is the second-largest in the region and covered $2.5 million of the cost.

With host municipalities receiving 10 per cent of their casino’s net gaming revenues, that means Burnaby city hall lost at least $250,000 as a result.

“First, the B.C. Liberals managed to spend $28.5 million on a restructuring project that was meant to save money, and now they’re passing these costs directly on to cities that had nothing to do with this screw up,” said NDP gaming critic David Eby.

The City of Burnaby does not use its gaming revenues for its regular operations, due to it not being a secure source of ongoing funding.

Instead, it restricts its use to capital projects and one-time operating costs in the areas of environment, heritage, public safety or arts and culture. It is also the funding source for its Festivals Burnaby grant program.

Burnaby’s share of casino revenues went up from $8.8 million in 2012-2013 to $9.6 million in 2013-2014, according to BCLC spokesperson Aly Couch.

Couch said by email that the agreement between the province, host municipalities and casinos states that cities’ share of net gaming income is paid after commissions and BCLC operating expenses are deducted.

“Last year BCLC made changes to its operations and structure that involved one-time costs that will result in savings in the long-term. Since host local government payments are calculated after commissions and BCLC operating expenses, that one-time expense was factored into the calculation.”

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More than a third of B.C.’s problem gamblers live in the Fraser Health region, according to a new survey released by the provincial government.

The Problem Gambling Prevalence Study by consulting firm Malatest and Associates estimates nearly 45,000 problem gamblers – about 35 per cent of the provincial total of 125,000 – live in the Fraser region, compared to 32,600 in the Vancouver Coastal area and nearly 20,000 on Vancouver Island.

While Fraser’s share is roughly in line with its proportion of B.C.’s population, the 2014 survey also found nearly 26 per cent of Fraser residents gambled at casinos over the previous year – higher than all other regions, where the rate ran from 16 to 20 per cent.

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Problem gamblers are defined as those whose gambling creates a moderate to high risk of harm to themselves or others. Another 7.9 per cent of B.C. adults are counted as being at low risk, bringing the total considered at risk to 11.2 per cent.

B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong unveiled a series of new commitments this month to further reduce the province’s rate of problem gambling.

Part of the plan is for an increased focus on young people under 25, who are statistically less likely to gamble but at greater risk of becoming addicted if they do.

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Aboriginals, South Asians and the poor were also identified as high-risk groups.

At-risk or problem gamblers are also three times as likely to have had a mental health problem, according to the findings.

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CHINESENEWYEARLunar New Year eventsIN THE HEIGHTS

The Heights Merchants Association’s is hosting its annual Lunar New Year celebration of the multiculturalism found in the neighbourhood on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Heights merchants will celebrate the Year of the Goat.

Spot the Lion Dancers on Hastings Street (between Gamma & Boundary) and receive a fortune cookie, a lucky red envelope, and a chance to win prizes.

With the year of the Horse coming to an end, the year of the Goat arrives on Feb. 19. The year of the Goat is sometimes referred to as the year of the Sheep or Ram. According to the Chinese Zodiac, people born in the year of the Goat are calm and take an intellectual approach to things. They are creative, compassionate, sensible, empathetic, tactful and prudent.

Look out for the Lion

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GO SKATING

The City of Burnaby is hosting a Chinese New Year Skate at Kensington Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Come out and enjoy ice skating, face painting, crafts and games.

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The Burnaby Board of Trade is hosting a Lunar New Year Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The event is being held at Fortune House Seafood Restaurant, located at Metropolis @ Metrotown, and is a chance to enjoy an eight-course banquet of Chinese delicacies, live entertainment and great

networking with leaders from Burnaby’s Asia-Pacific business community.

The event is presented by the BBOT’s Pacific Gateway Committee, and is a special occasion gathering together 200 business and community leaders.

This event was a sell-out last year—get your tickets early.

Register by calling 604-412-0100, or visit BBOT.ca.

Lougheed Town Centre will be celebrating the Year of the Goat Lunar Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Centre Court. At 12:30 p.m. there will be traditional Korean and Chinese performances by the Cheondoong Performing Arts Society, Sun Hang Do Martial Arts Coquitlam and the Traditional Kung Fu Training Centre. At 1:30 p.m. there will be the Choy Chang (Lucky Lion Merchant Tour). Attendees will receive a Lucky Red Envelope containing a $5 Lougheed gift card voucher.

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CHINESENEWYEARDinner big part of New Year

Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the new year according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar. This year, 2015, is the Year of the Goat.

One of the more important elements of the Chinese New Year is the reunion dinner. For the reunion dinner, which is held on the eve of the new year, families traditionally gather in the parents’ home or the home of the eldest brother, though many families now gather in a restaurant.

A reunion dinner typically includes a lavish spread featuring dishes like chicken, fish and pork.

Chinese New Year celebrations last for 15 days. During these celebrations, students and migrant workers return home, and much of the country is in transit.

The festivities culminate on Chap Goh Mei, or the 15th night, which also involves a family meal as well as music and decorations.

People born in a year of the Goat are generally believed to be gentle mild-mannered, shy, stable, sympathetic, amicable, and brimming with a strong

sense of kindheartedness and justice.

The origin of Chinese New Year is not entirely certain. One legend suggests that there was once a monster called Nian, who appeared each spring to attack Chinese villages.

Legend has it that during these attacks Nian would eat anything to come in his path, be it plants, animals and even human beings.

Fearful of Nian’s return, villagers one spring hung red paper on their doors and lit bamboo on fire when Nian arrived.

The bright colours and crackling of bamboo burning startled Nian, who turned and fled. Since then, Chinese people hang red paper and lanterns outside their homes and loud noises, particularly those from firecrackers, are common on the eve of the new year.

Families celebrate it by cleaning their homes to get rid of any misfortune and bring on good luck. There are fireworks, firecrackers, and lion and dragon dances as well.

This year the Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Lion and dragon dances are an essential part of Chinese New Year.

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a letter expressing h e r i n n o c e n c e . Fifteen years later, her daughter, Carla, receives the letter and persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime. When: Jan. 29 – Feb. 21, Thursday to Saturday - 8 p.m., Sunday matinees - 2 p.m. Where: Bernie

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The Addams Family: Align Entertainment Inc. presents The Addams Family and

the story of every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! If that wasn’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him to keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parent. When: Feb. 6-21, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets and info : www.alignentertainment.ca.

Drop-In Conversation Circles for Work Permit Holders (Burnaby): Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing sett lement issues affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Saturdays, until March 21, 1–3 p.m. Where: Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-292-3907.

Conversation Circle: Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing sett lement issues affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Wednesdays, Jan. 21–Feb. 25, 2-4 p.m. Where: M O S A I C B u r n aby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway. Info: 604-254-9626.

MOSAIC Burnaby Seniors Club: Provides free activities for immigrant seniors aged 55+. Activities include English conversation and computer classes, workshops, field trips and more. Volunteers provide language assistance in a number of languages. All activities and services are free of charge, but registration is required. Info and registration: N o r t h B u r n a b y location, 604-292-3907; South Burnaby, 604-438-8214.

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Adult ESL Classes: For all English levels, beginners to advanced. When: Wednesday mornings 10-11:15 a.m. Where: Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-435-4123.

Burnaby Family Place: Drop in playtime for parents, caregivers and their children from 0 to 6 years. Drop in to meet new friends, play in a safe secure environment and learn about community resources. When: Mondays to Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 410 Clare Ave. (one block east of Sperling and Hastings). Info: 604-299-5112.

B a s i c C o m p u t e r Course for Beginners: When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St.,

Burnaby. Info: 604-294-1936.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night ; a l l levels welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: Every Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Info: 604-436-9475.

Line Dancing: Line dance with Georgie. Beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church Hall (rear entrance), 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby. Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647.

D o m i n o e s M e e t : Weekly game of Dominoes (Mexican Train) for players 55 and over. Come join our enthusiastic group playing on three tables. When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (N of Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night ; a l l levels welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday night, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475.

English Conversation a n d S i n g - a l o n g Classes : Burnaby Multicultural Society o f f e r s E n g l i s h conversation class and sing-along class. Anyone welcome for socializing, practising language skills and making new friends. When: Fridays, 2 to 4

p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604 431-4131 ext.27 or [email protected].

Social Dance: Practice your dancing skills at these weekly dances. Come with a friend or on your own and have a memorable time. When: Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m., Saturdays 2-4 p.m. and Mondays 12:45-2:45 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Cost: $1 member, $2 other. Info: 604-297-4400.

Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch: The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club offers speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. When: Meets every second and fourth Friday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4400.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society: New members welcome. When: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. (no meetings June to August or in December). Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby. Info: Pat, 604-921-7042.

The Alpha Course: An opportunity for anyone to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed setting with friendly people. Join 10 evenings of interesting videos and discussions about life’s deepest questions such as, “Is there a God?”, “Why Am I here?” Free dinner, dessert and childcare (ages four to 12). When: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Where: Burnaby A l l i a n c e C h u rch , 8 6 1 1 A r m s t r o n g Ave., Burnaby. Info: alphabac.ca or 604-524-3336.

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The New Westminster Hyacks won the Burnaby/New Westminster senior girls high school basketball league by downing the Burnaby South Rebels 48-37 in the BNW final Thursday.

The Burnaby Mountain Lions finished third by downing the Byrne Creek Bulldogs 74-42 Thursday.

The Hyacks victory vaulted them into the second round of the Lower Mainland AAA championship on Monday.

They are the fourth seed in the tournament.

New West will play Vancouver’s No. 1 team, fifth-seeded Winston Churchill on Thursday, 4:55 p.m.

New West will be the host for the rest of the tournament Thursday to Saturday. Three teams advance to the provincial tournament while a fourth will play a wild card game.

Churchill’s Bulldogs beat up on Byrne Creek 87-27 in the first round Saturday. Byrne Creek, which went into the tournament seeded 12th, had defeated the Magee Lions, the 14th and last seed in a wild card game Friday.

In other first-round action Saturday, sixth-seeded Burnaby South downed Vancouver’s John Oliver Jokers 49-42. They were to take on North Vancouver’s Handsworth Royals, the third seed, Monday.

Also Saturday, Burnaby Mountain beat Vancouver’s Killarney Cougars 72-63 to advance to a second-round game against another North Van school, the No.-2 seed Argyle Pipers, Monday.

Like the senior squad, the New West Hyack junior girls (Grade 10) also took the BNW title by downing the Cariboo Hill Chargers 49-31 in the final Thursday. They defeated the Alpha Aztecs 59-34 in a semifinal game Wednesday.

A Royal City sweep was avoided when the Burnaby North Vikings downed New West 40-28 in the juvenile girls final.

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A long-time sports supporter in Burnaby has passed away. Alex Turkington, who was inducted into the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame in 2004, died in hospital Feb. 7 following a fall at his home. He was 90.

As a young man Turkington excelled in soccer, track, rugby and softball before becoming a coach and serving as a soccer referee for 20 years. The former Vancouver

firefighter is a lifetime member of the B.C. juvenile and junior soccer associations after serving 20 years as the juvenile association secretary. He also oversaw the formation of the Burnaby juvenile boys soccer association.

He spent three years as a Burnaby parks commissioner. A celebration of his life will be held at the Metrotown Firefighters Hall,

Thursday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m.

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5 IN MEMORIAM

In Memory ~ In RespectEd & Harry Cope

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

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42 LOST AND FOUND

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS Ur-gently Requires a Power Engineer-ing Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

130 HELP WANTED

ATLAS POWER SWEEPINGDRIVERS & LABOURERS

Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket benefi cial.

Email: [email protected] or Fax: 604-294-5988

Community Health Nursesought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625


130 HELP WANTED

BAKERY HELP~ Burnaby ~Openings for

Packer & Baker’s HelperPlease apply in person: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm at:

1615 MacDonald Ave(E.1st Ave)

BAKERY LOCATED IN BURNABY HAS THE FOLLOWING

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

BAKERY WORKERSExperience preferred but is not a requirement as we will train. Must be energetic, hardworking, enthusiastic and a team player. Time must be fl exible as you need to work shifts and week-ends. Must be able to communi-cate in English.

WAREHOUSE / DELIVERY PERSON ~ PART-TIMEMust be energetic, hardworking, enthusiastic and a team player. Have a Class 5 driver’s licence and a clean driving record. Must be able to communicate in Eng-lish. Please bring a copy of your Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch when coming to apply.

MAINTENANCE PERSON ~ PART-TIME

Experience in doing mechanical and electrical work

If interested, please call 604-298-5000

CARRIERS NEEDED

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Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the fl yers pre-inserted!

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Contract Full-time In-House caregiver to parents:

Full assistance for mother & supervision & direction for father with early dementia while I am at work. DUTIES: Assist with ADL, meal preparation & feeding assist, administer medication, monitor health status, companionship, housekeeping & laundry.EDUCATION: Completed High School & at least 6 months full-time caregiver training.WAGE: $17.50/hr.WORK LOCATION: In family house, Sapperton area New Westminster, BC., option to live in our residence with private room & board at NO COST.

Apply by email:Attn: Virginia Hall (employer)

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130 HELP WANTED

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certifi ed & experienced. Union wages & benefi ts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: [email protected]

F/T SKILLED Landscaper & Paving stone installer/general labourer are needed to start immed. Salary based on exp. Email resume:[email protected] 604-576-6694

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities

Up To $400 CASH DailyF/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring /

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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130 HELP WANTED

RETAIL TRADE SUPERVISORHiring for a supermarket in Vancou-ver. Duties: Supervise & co-ordi-nate sales staff and cashiers, as-sign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules, sell mer-chandise to customers, hire and train or arrange for the training of new sales staff. Fast pace, work under pressure, able to stand for a long period. Candidate is willing to work variable shifts and week-ends. Underrepresented groups (Aboriginal, new comers, youth, etc.) are welcome to apply. 2 Years experience in sales, minimum sec-ondary school required Salary; $17.50/hour. Please send your resume: [email protected]

SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED.

Exp required. Wage/benefi ts negotiable. ShopRite Marine/Log-

ging, Port McNeill, BCSend resume to:

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131 HOME CARE/SUPPORT

LIGHT HOUSEHOLD HELP REQUIRED

3 hrs/day 7 days/week. To assist injured lady

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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On August 13, 2014, in the area

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Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace

Officer(s) of the New Westminster

Police Service seized, at the time

indicated, the subject property,

described as: $784.50 CAD, on or

about 10:56 Hours.

The subject property was seized

because there was evidence that

the subject property would afford

evidence in respect of an offence

(or offences) under section 354(1)

(Possession of property obtained

by crime) of the Criminal Code of

Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number:

2014-2340, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government

for disposal by the Director of

Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of

dispute is filed with the Director

within the time period set out in

this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by

a person who claims to have an

interest in all or part of the subject

property. The notice of dispute

must be filed within 60 days of the

date upon which this notice is first

published.

You may obtain the form of a

notice of dispute, which must meet

the requirements of Section 14.07

of the CFA, from the Director’s

website, accessible online at www.

pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The

notice must be in writing, signed

in the presence of a lawyer or

notary public, and mailed to the

Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234

Station Provincial Government,

Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

On January 3, 2015, at Randolph

Avenue and Kinsgway Avenue,

Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of

the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the

time indicated, the subject property,

described as: $745 CAD, a Samsung

cell phone and a ZTE cell phone , on

or about 19:40 Hours.

The subject property was seized

because there was evidence that the

subject property had been obtained

by and/or used in the commission

of an offence (or offences) under

section 5(2) (Possession for

purpose of trafficking) of the

Controlled Drugs and Substances

Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number:

2015-2616, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the

time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by

a person who claims to have an

interest in all or part of the subject

property. The notice of dispute

must be filed within 60 days of the

date upon which this notice is first

published.

You may obtain the form of a notice

of dispute, which must meet the

requirements of Section 14.07

of the CFA, from the Director’s

website, accessible online at www.

pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The

notice must be in writing, signed

in the presence of a lawyer or

notary public, and mailed to the

Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234

Station Provincial Government,

Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Com-mercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek,

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Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

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242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260 ELECTRICAL

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Central Creek Construction Refi nish & Sand Hardwood & New

Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Covered Decks,Painting & Crown

Mouldings. Fencing. 26 yrs exp. 604-773-7811. WCB

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,

reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Concrete Forming,Framing & Siding Crews. Residential 604.218.3064

Commercial 604.524.5494

288 HOME REPAIRS

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INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBING

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341 PRESSURE WASHING

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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The warmth of home, the taste of White SpotComfort foods are the dishes we remember from our childhood; the simple, feel-good foods that always fill us with a sense of warmth. And now we invite you to come enjoy our new Comfort Foods menu featuring delicious dishes like our aged white Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese, served with our signature Caesar salad and Hedgehog Gelato for dessert…all for only $14.99*! On now for a limited time!

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whitespot.ca

*Valid after 11am at participating White Spot Restaurants until March 1st, 2015. Not to be combined with any other promotional offer. Plus taxes.

James Falloon: [email protected] | +1.604.733.1514

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LSM ad - address only Comfort FoodsWhite Spot5.6875” x 7.142”CMYK5Jan 19, 2015

NEW WESTMINSTER610 - 6th Street604-522-4800

KENSINGTON SQUARE6500 Hastings Street604-299-2214

KINGSWAY BURNABY5550 Kingsway(3.5 blocks east of Metrotown) 604-434-6668

NORTH RD & LOUGHEED4075 North Road604-421-4620

LOUGHEED & GILMORE4129 Lougheed Hwy.604-299-4423

MARINE & BYRNE7519 Market Crossing604-431-5100

burnaby newsleader, february 18, 2015

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