burnaby now february 3 2016

MOVING TO OUR NEW SHOWROOM

EARLY 2016New Address at 4451 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby • Check our Facebook Page for Updates & Job Postings • Facebook: /DestinationToyota

[email protected]

Dozens of pipeline oppo-nents descended onTerryBeech’s constituency officeon Friday, urging the feder-al government to reject theKinder Morgan pipeline inthe wake of recent changesfor major energy projects.

The group hung signs

outside the office and deliv-ered 10 reports bolsteringarguments against the pipe-line, which is in the final re-view stages with the Nation-al Energy Board.

“We wanted to clear-ly send a message to Mr.Beech that any legitimatereview will have to rejectthis pipeline,” said CamFenton, of 350.org, one of

the groups involved in therally. “You have the evi-dence, and you have thevoices of the people sayingno.”

Beech is the Liberal MPfor Burnaby North-Sey-mour.The activists deliv-ered 6,000 signed postcardscalling for the rejection ofthe Kinder Morgan pipe-line.They also delivered

a framed image, wrappedin a bow, of a pre-elec-tion Burnaby NOW story,where Beech stated: “We’vealready said there will be nodecision on Kinder Morganin January. Kinder Morganwill have to go through anew, revised process.”

Yet last week, the federalgovernment announced anextension to the review timefor cabinet to deliberate onthe NEB’s final recommen-dation, which is still due on

May 20.The move is to al-low for a review of upstreamgreenhouse gas emissions,more consultation with FirstNations and appointmentof a ministerial representa-tive to consult with affectedcommunities. In an inter-view with the NOW fol-lowing the announcement,Beech maintained the newchanges constituted “a newprocess.”

“This is a revised process.In order to do a full revi-

sion of the National Ener-gy Board process, that’s go-ing to take significant moretime,” he said.

Members of BurnabyResidents Opposing KinderMorgan Expansion were atthe rally with a message forBeech.

“They were calling onBeech to be Burnaby’s voicein Ottawa and not Ottawa’svoice in Burnaby,” Fentonsaid.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2016 LOCAL NEWS – LOCAL MATTERS

NEWS 3 NEWS 5 COMMUNITY 11

‘It’s a new life now’ Two charged in sex case Canuck spills all to schoolkids

There’s more at Burnabynow.com

Anti-pipelineprotesters targetcityMP

GUNGHAYFATCHOY:Crowdspacked

BrentwoodTownCentreonSaturdayafternoonas the

mall ushered in theLunarNewYear.

Festivities includedanAwakeningof theDragons ceremony,with LionDancersandadrumshow.

The shoppingcentrealsohelpedwelcome theYearoftheMonkeywitha

varietyof free familyentertainmentandactivities, includ-ingChinese cal-

ligraphers, balloonartists, traditionaldoughandorigami

artists andablessingof themerchants

ceremony. Seewww.burnabynow.comformorephotos

fromtheafternoon’sevents.PHOTO

JENNIFERGAUTHIER

Continuedonpage9

C O N T E S T

S E E P G . 5F O R D E TA I L S !

Valentines Day

Activists deliver 6,000 signed postcards to Beech

2 WEDNESDAY February 3, 2016 • BurnabyNOW

CAN TASTEEVEN BETTER

FOODGOOD

NOW OPENLOUGHEED & WILLINGDON

WFM.COM @WFMVAN

[email protected]

Nour Ayal’s last three-and-a-half years have notbeen easy.

She arrived in Canada onMay 10, 2012, escaping theescalating civil war in hernative Syria, but the mostdifficult time of her life hadjust begun.

Without a word of Eng-lish and with a two-month-old baby, she stepped off theplane and straight into threeyears of isolation in herBurnaby home.

“I sit in my house becauseI have babies,” she says. “Idon’t go anywhere because Idon’t have any friends here,nothing. I sat in my housethree years.”

All that seemed to changein an instant, though, threemonths ago when she start-ed English classes in thePartners in Education (PIE)program funded by the Ca-nucks Family EducationCentre at the EdmondsCommunity Centre.

Both her children wereold enough by then for thefree child care and lunch-es provided, and Ayal hasn’tlooked back.

“Oh my god. It’s a newlife now,” she says. “I wake

up early. I bring my son intothe preschool, and I havelots of friends there, fromJapanese, from all the world.It’s changed my life.”

But Ayal hasn’t been con-tent to improve only herown lot.

Within two months ofstarting the PIE program,she and Amal Samra – a fel-low Syrian and one of thefirst people Ayal met whenshe first came to Canada

– began collecting clothes,toys and household itemsfor Syrian refugees.

Samra, a mom of three,with two kids at EdmondsCommunity School andone at Byrne Creek Second-ary, was the one who firsttold Ayal about the pro-grams at Edmonds.

She came to Canada 14years ago and has watchedher home country disinte-grate onTV from afar.

“When I watch the news,

the kids, how they’re cry-ing, I start crying,” she says.“I feel bad for them. I juststopped watching because,you know what, I feel reallybad. I crying a lot and I cando nothing for them.That’swhy I stop watching.”

Instead she has decidedto do good where she can,making lunches and volun-teering in the daycare at thePIE program, where shewas once a student.

Her project with Ayal hastaken off with help from Ed-monds Community Schoolprincipal Sean Gaster, whooffered up the use of theschool’s gymnasium stageand an adjoining storageroom as a temporary ware-house for donated goods.

“They have done just anamazing job,” Gaster says ofAyal and Samra. “They’reso connected with the Syr-ian community.They haverallied all the troops.We’ve

A local society trying tosave about 200 acres of for-est in Cariboo Heights is in-viting anyone interested injoining their cause to a plan-ning meeting on Sunday.

The Old Interurban For-est Preservation Society,founded last year by NewWestminster resident RodDrown, is hoping to get theCity of Burnaby to declarea portion of second-growthforest in the southwest cor-ner of the city protect-ed.The forest in question,which stands between Sap-perton in NewWest andCariboo Road in Burnaby,also contains the only re-maining intact portion of

the Burnaby Lake Inter-urban Line, according toDrown.

The interurban rail lineran between EastVancou-ver and Sapperton between

1911 and 1953. It was de-commissioned in the 1960s,and the Burnaby portionthat remains today is used

HELPING: BurnabymomsNourAyal, right, and

AmalSamra, left, standon theEdmondsCommunitySchool

gymnasiumstageamongstpilesof clothes they’ve collected forrefugees fleeing civilwar in theirhomecountryof Syria. PHOTO

CORNELIANAYLOR

Newsnow

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Idon’t goanywhere…Isat inmyhousethreeyears.

‘It’sanewlifenow’Program in Edmonds Centre means the differencebetween isolation and friendships for Nour Ayal

It’s not so much abouttaking no for an answer,but rather getting a replyat all.That’s the situationfor Burnaby’s mayor andcouncil after sending a let-ter to Prime Minister JustinTrudeau related to Kind-er Morgan’s pipeline proj-ect and the National EnergyBoard that has gone unan-swered.

Last month, Mayor Der-ek Corrigan, on behalf ofthe city, wrote the letter tothe new prime minister ask-ing that promised amend-ments to the NEB reviewprocess be sped up. He alsoaskedTrudeau to put onhold the current NEB hear-ings on Kinder Morgan’sTrans Mountain pipelineproposed expansion untilthe process is implemented.

But nearly a month hasgone by, and the mayorhasn’t received a reply.

So Corrigan is getting outhis pen again to write an-other letter.

“I’m at this stage very dis-appointed, and I intend towrite to the prime minister,”he told council on Monday,adding criticism that the re-cently proposed changesto the process don’t go farenough.

He added he’s concernedthat young people who vot-ed forTrudeau will losefaith in the political systemif the prime minister doesn’tfollow through on his elec-tion commitment.

Last week, the federalgovernment announced anextension to the review timefor cabinet to deliberate on

the NEB’s final recommen-dation, which is still due onMay 20.The move is to al-low for a review of upstreamgreenhouse gas emissions,more consultation with FirstNations and appointmentof a ministerial representa-tive to consult with affectedcommunities.

Corrigan suggested Burn-aby’s statements at the NEBhearings earlier this monthmade it clear the processwas a “sham.”

“I think we’ve got tomake it clear this is notenough and we need some-thing much broader,” hesaid.

The mayor also suggest-ed the federal governmentneeds to look at energy poli-cies in a broad way.

– By Jeremy Deutsch

SavingtheoldforestAdisappointedmayorpensanother letter toPMTrudeau

Save the forest:Theportionon this 1984communitydevelopmentplancircled in red is thearea the societywants topreserve.

NEWS

[email protected]

Continuedonpage8

Continuedonpage8

BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY February 3, 2016 3


Prices in effect Feb 3 - 20th, 2016, or while stocks last!

BURNABY • 2280 HOLDOM AVEPh: 604-299-9388 • Fax: 604-299-1114

M`n - F^W: 7am - 5:30pm • Sa]: 8am - 5:30pm • Cb`sYZ S\nZayVWsW] \s `n ]hY wYb: www.wWnZs`^pbyw``Z.c`m

SOMUCHMORE THANA PLYWOOD STORE!

Windsor Plywood Burnaby

BARN DOOR HARDWAREBbacc & S]aWnbYss S]YYb Wn 78” & 96”bYnX]hs

Square NoSed Stair treadS

17499 -28999

25991599

10000 35000

Choose from 3/4” - 7/8” thickness • 4’ x 8’ Sheet

4’ x 8’ Sheet • While stocks last!

Starting at only...

8” x 8” 8” x 12”

Ea Ea

Ea

Ea

Ea Ea

FlatStoCkMouldiNgSIn-store special!

WE’RE SHAKING THINGS UP!

iNterior SHaker doorS

1500EachChoose from: 3 Panel Mission styleor 5 panel style- 34” and 36” widths only

SalePrices

Mdo/Hdo MiSlaY PlYWood

3/8” StaNdard PlYWood

reClaiMed Fir BeaMS

Choose from Maple, Oak Lava,Oak Pima or White Oak • 3 Strip style• 13mm x 7-7/8” wide In-stock only! 499Sq. ft.kaHrS eNgiNeered FlooriNg

FiNiSHiNg luMBer

5999 5999 5499

39944950¢

MapbY Fir oac

4/4rYZ oac

4/4MaPle

5/4 P`p\ba^Rough stock

Ea Ea Ea

Brd ftBrd ftBrd ft

liVe edge luMBer Sale!

20%Off reg.Save 20% off all in-stockfor 2 weeks only!

Citynow

A Burnaby man is facinga criminal charge in a Sur-rey sexual interference casethat allegedly in-volved two under-age girls.

In August, po-lice began investi-gating an allegationof two men havingsex with two youngteenage girls, ac-cording to SurreyRCMP.The inves-tigation eventuallyled to charges be-ing recommended by po-lice and approved by CrownCounsel.

Charged with one countof sexual interference isShahin Bouziane, 20, fromBurnaby and Brodie Clem-ents, 23, from Surrey. Bothmen have been releasedfrom custody with condi-tions.

Bouziane’s conditions in-

clude no contact with per-sons under the age of 16 ex-cept in the company of the

child’s parent orguardian, curfewsto remain at homebetween 10 p.m.and 6 a.m. exceptwith permissionfrom a bail super-visor, and no alco-hol consumption.

Cle-ments’releasecame

with a number ofconditions relat-ed to being aroundchildren under 16including, not at-tending publicparks or pools, notbeing in a positionof trust or author-ity towards personsunder the age of 16, not tocommunicate with anyone

under 16 using a computersystem, no contact with any-one under 16 except in thecompany of the child’s par-ent or guardian, and curfewsto remain at home between10 p.m. and 5 a.m. exceptwith permission from a bailsupervisor.

Surrey RCMP noted thefile is still under investiga-tion and believe there may

be more witnessesand victims.

Police releasedphotos of the twomen in order toadvance the inves-tigation. Anyonewith more infor-mation is asked tocontact the Sur-rey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and askfor Cpl. BrigetteSaundry quoting

file No. 2015-116304.– Jeremy Deutsch

Burnabymanchargedinsexual interferencecase

BrodieClementscharged

ShahinBouzianecharged

COURTS

Investigators still seeking possible witnesses, victims


Valentines Day

Name:

Address:

Postal Code:

Phone:

Name of Advertiser:

Page #: ____________

201A-3430 Brighton Ave,Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4

Can you find the cupid?

Ballot

CONTEST DETAILS:1. One of our supporting Valentines Day advertisers has

this cupid on their ad:

2. Read through The Now to find this ad3. On the entry form write down which advertiser it is &

what page # you found the cupid on4. Submit your ballot by Wednesday, February 10th

(see ballot for further details)

PRIZE:$50.00 gift certific o the Hart House Restaurant*SOME RESTRICTIO

Mail or drop off your entry from the BURNABY NOWnewspaper by Wednesday, February 10th, 2016.

Photocopies or facsimiles not accepted.One entry per person, please.

dby Wed

urther details)

certificate tCTIONS MAY APPLY

3713 Kensington Ave,Burnaby (behind 8 Rinks)604-299-8851- fitfirst.ca

Don’t forget to vote for FitFirst asBest SPECIALTY SHOE STORE in the Best of Burnaby!

For Men, Women & Kids

A

DIVISION

OF

LADYSPO

RT

SALE50%

STARTS FRIDAY

OFF

UPTO

ENDS SUNDAY!

• Running • Fitness• Yoga • Basketball• Sizes 5-132A-4E • Kids Shoes• Great Selection of Athletic &ActiveWear in All Sizes*Due to manufacturer’s restrictions, Brooks,Nike, and Saucony have certain in-line productsthat are excluded from this offer


NEBchangesare justbuyingtime

201a-3430 Brighton Avenue,Burnaby,BC V5A 3H4

MAIN SWITCHBOARD 604.444.3451DELIVERY INQUIRIES 604.398.3481CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 604.444.3000EDITORIAL/NEWS TIP LINE 604.444.3020FAX LINE 604.444.3460EDITORIAL [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

C A N A D I A NCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPERAWARD 2013

[email protected]

[email protected]

LARAGRAHAMAssociate [email protected]

Anarchy at school board

Getreadyforanastybattle

Avert you eyes and cov-er the kids’ ears.Things areabout to become loud, nastyand angry in the often tenseworld of B.C. politics.Weare going to witness an ex-tended warm-up campaignbefore the official battle be-gins in the run-up to theMay 2017 provincial elec-tion. Expect plenty of name-calling, finger-pointing andthe hurling of insults frompretty well all those involved.

While B.C. politics haslong been known as a bloodsport when things got seri-ous, the fact is the tone be-tween the B.C. Liberals andthe NDP was rather mut-ed when former leaders likeGordon Campbell, CaroleJames and Adrian Dix werethe generals leading theirtroops into combat.

There was little rancourbetween the two sides andnot many over-the-top per-sonal attacks. Any compari-sons to the mean-and-nas-ty days that pitted the SocialCredit party against theNDP seemed rather thin.

Those days are over.The simmering an-

ger from within the NDP’sranks over its unexpectedand bitter 2013 election lossis about to be turned up tohigh boil. Likewise, the B.C.Liberals have to be wary ofan opponent who is aboutto display a fanged ferocitythat has been building.

The NDP has alreadylaunched one attack ad, al-beit an online one. It fore-shadows the “messaging”the New Democrats will beusing between now and thenext voting day.

Expect the NDP toconstantly use the words“Christy Clark” whenev-er possible, and to de-em-phasize the actual name oftheir party opponents, theB.C. Liberals.They will tryto make this a contest aboutClark’s leadership.

Clark is a polarizing fig-ure. People seem to eitherlove her or detest her, withfew taking a middle view. Sofocusing on her personalityis likely a good way for theNDP to fire up their ownsupporters, raise money andbring a pretty good cam-paign into the election.

Given the last election re-sult, the B.C. Liberals arelikely not displeased at theidea the next vote may cen-tre on Clark’s leadership.But the governing party issure to get fairly personal it-self when it comes to attack-ing the NDP’s own leader,who it views as less electablethan the current premier.

Already, the B.C. Liber-als have dubbed NDP lead-er John Horgan as “Dr. No,”a leader who cannot bringhimself to support any sig-nificant proposed industri-al development. Add to thatanother moniker the B.C.Liberals may try out: “An-gry John,” a personificationthat it thinks highlights a po-tential vulnerability of theNDP leader.

This highly charged polit-ical circus begins in earnestnext week, when the legisla-ture resumes sitting. It’s go-ing to be fun, but it’s alsogoing to be dirty.Keith Baldrey is chief politi-

cal reporter for Global B.C.

Opinion

You have the evidence,and you have the voices of

the people saying no.

Cam Fenton of 350.org on the KinderMorgan pipeline,page 1

OURVIEW

MYVIEWKEITHBALDREY

’TWASSAIDTHISWEEK...

ARCHIVE1985

OURTEAM

now

Burnaby school trustees risked possible jail time andfines in May by defying compliance budgets set by theprovincial government.The board voted 6-1 to exceedVictoria’s funding limitation by $819,000. Board chairBarry Jones said Burnaby schools just couldn’t take anymore cuts and the board had no choice. But lone dissent-ing trustee SheilaVeitch called the board’s decision “an-archy.”

THEBURNABYNOW IS AMEMBEROF THENATIONALNEWSMEDIA COUNCIL,WHICH ISAN INDEPENDENTORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TODEALWITHACCEPTABLE JOURNALISTIC PRACTICESANDETHICALBEHAVIOUR. IF YOUHAVECONCERNSABOUT EDITORIAL CONTENT, PLEASE CONTACT PAT TRACYAT [email protected]. IF YOUARENOTSATISFIEDWITH THE RESPONSEANDWISH TO FILE A FORMALCOMPLAINT, VISIT THEWEBSITE ATMEDIACOUNCIL.CAORCALL TOLL-FREE 1-844-877-1163 FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

New rules for the Nation-al Energy Board announcedlast week for the review ofthe Kinder Morgan pipelinewere not a surprise.

Predictably, few were 100per cent on board with thechanges announced.

Those in the oil patchvoiced their displeasure withchanging goalposts.

Those opposed to theproject derided it as not do-ing enough to fix a fatallyflawed process.

That theTrudeau govern-

ment would bring in chang-es to the oft-criticized NEBprocess was a given.

That their political op-ponents are critical of thechanges in question isequally unsurprising. Lo-cally, it was no real shock tosee New Democrat MPs saythe changes are insufficient,as both Kennedy Stewartand Peter Julian came outcriticizing what they calleda lack of follow-through onelection promises.

The project was a flash-

point during the federalelection.

Letting the review con-tinue on a business-as-usu-al basis is clearly not anoption, especially for a gov-ernment elected on thestrength of voters’ desire toreject the previous Conser-vative government and thepolicies it espoused.

The problem forTrudeau’s Liberals is theystill haven’t figured out whatto do about it.

For a national govern-

ment, the pipeline is a prob-lem.

It pits potential econom-

ic benefits for one region ofthe country, Alberta, withpotential risk in another,B.C.

The new conditions –that the pipeline reviewconsider upstream climatechange impacts and thatFirst Nations be proper-ly consulted – are consis-tent with whatTrudeau saidwere priorities during thecampaign.

Involving First Nations isalso a no-brainer, since it’sunlikely a pipeline project

will receive blessing fromthe courts to go ahead with-out that.

Obtaining wider “sociallicence” could be even moreproblematic.

Last week’s decision es-sentially amounts to thegovernment buying time tothink through its decision.

Where that leads is still anopen question.

TheproblemforTrudeau’sLiberals is theystill haven’t

figuredoutwhattodoabout it.

COMMENTON THIS ISSUE

Burnabynow.com

THE BURNABY NOW WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. We do, however, edit for taste, legality and length. Priority isgiven to letters written by residents of Burnaby and/or issues concerning Burnaby. Please include a phone number whereyou can be reached during the day. Send letters to: The Editor, #201A–3430 Brighton Ave., Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4,email to: [email protected] (no attachments please) or fax to: 604-444-3460. Letters to the editor and opinioncolumns may be reproduced on the Burnaby NOW website, www.burnabynow.com.

Thank you forsharing HarperCatDear EditorRe:Harper Reimagined,BurnabyNOW, Jan. 22.Iwish to congratulate theBurnabyNOW for

putting artworkon the front cover. Nowyouknowhowmanypeople do look at the localpaper, basedon the feedback you received(goodandbad).The local arts inBurnaby are vibrant, and

myhusbandand I enjoy going to theDeer LakeGallery, the Shadbolt and theBurnabyArtGallery. Youwill always see something a littleunique thatwill challenge your commonwayof thinking, and really, that iswhat artwork isall about.Thank you, andkeepupdatingus onwhat is

goingon in our lovely community.JoanneDay,Burnaby

Who exactly hassocial licence here?Dear Editor I sawa clip from theNEBpipelineconsultation inwhich a lawyer, given licencefrom themayor and council to speak for all ofBurnaby,was claiming ‘social licence’ for allof Burnaby’s citizens. Now there are 250,000citizens inBurnaby, and28,000of themvotedfor the currentmayor. Claiming ‘social licence’seemsabit of a stretch. Turning awaymillionsof dollars in tax revenue is foolish andbordersonanti-Canadian.Givenall of thehurdles facingour oil and

gas industry,what is thismayor and councilgoing todowhen full tankers are coming in toBurnaby, to unload their unethical oil?Way togo,mayor.PaulKurbis, by email

Lougheed master planon the city’s agenda

Traci Cox I kindamiss theoldLougheedmallwith themovie the-atres.

JenNiferMycousin’swife’s stratabehind LougheedMall has beenap-proached so they candemolish theirbuilding andput upahigh rise. It’s ri-diculous.Metro Vancouver is becominglikeNewYork: either you’re rich or haveparents that arewilling to help youout and you can live in adecent-sizedapartment or you’ll live in a shoe-boxfor the rest of your life.

M.DianeRogersDoes theplanincludenewandvery upgraded civicfacilities, for example, to our poor littleCameron library.

JonReay gross. sodepressingwhatthis city has become.

truthtimenow Lougheed is in direshape.We love it butwewatch storesopenand closedownmonthly. Theyshould lower the rents andget interest-ing shops in there.More andmore ...junk/trinket stores are opening. It allsounds lovely but it’s going toprice usout of the area.We can’t afford tobuyanything aroundhere andour rentkeeps goingup. Thenewdevelopmentwill gonicelywith the filthy pipelinethey are trying to get approvedalongthehwy.

Whole Foods opens itsBurnaby location

SandraBell ‘Specifically, Daisleynoted inBurnaby there is a crow themethroughout the store in anod to thelargenumber of crows that flock to theStill Creek area.’wtf!

NathanAndrewswasat theonedowntownon theweekend... $4.50 forAnniesMac andCheese (AKAKraftDin-ner) Iwill visit for sure, but i’ve neverfelt ‘good value’ atWhole foods EVER.Justmyopinion.

Ariel CamfieldPavic It’s about to getreal in thewhole foodsparking lot!!!!!

Yi LiHavebeenwaiting for it to openfor ages .... finally

ChandraRachelSoexcited can’twaitto eat all the healthy food items

truthtimenowCan’t afford to shopatWholefoods. (Have to stickwithpesticide laden regular veg and fruits)Weare looking tomoveas soonaswecan sincewe can’t afford tobuy anyproperty inBurnaby. It’s turning intoa lovely culture-less city full of emptyhouses bought formoney launderingpurposes.

INBOX TRENDING

Opinionnow

THE BURNABY NOW IS A CANADIAN-OWNED COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED IN THECITY OF BURNABY EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY BY THE BURNABY NOW, A DIVISION OF GLACIER MEDIA GROUP.THE BURNABY NOW RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY–WE COLLECT, USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR PRIVACYSTATEMENT WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BURNABYNOW.COM

Stephen Harper wasbad for CanadaDear EditorAw,what a shameConservativecheerleader Ziggy Eckardt has aproblemwithfree-speech, just as StephenHarper did. Infact, StephenHarper introducedandpassedseveral laws taking awayCharter rights ofCanadians, only to have those laws shot downby theSupremeCourt of Canada, as beingunconstitutional. ThankGod for the SupremeCourt of Canada justices in putting this pettydictator andhis caucus of trained seals in theirplaces.Governments of Canadaare elected topass

laws that enhance theCanadian experience,not take awaypeople’s rights.Finally, as someonewhohas votedConser-

vative in every federal election since 1965,withthe exceptionof this last election, I’mhappythat Canadians,with the exceptionof thebrainwashedpeople in Alberta andSaskatch-ewan,wokeup to thedangerous agendaHarp-er hadplanned for CanadaandCanadians.I’m sure that by the endof thenext four years,evenmoreCanadianswill wakeup to just howdangerous theConservativeswere andare forCanada.We shouldnot allowany governmentagain to institute anagendadesignedbyandfor the transnational corporations, especiallyconsideringmanyof these free-loading corpo-rations pay little to no taxes inCanada.WayneMcQueen,Burnaby


Burnaby Council is committed to financial, social andenvironmental sustainability. To ensure we achieve thisgoal, the City is focused on providing excellent policingand fire protection services, upgrading roads, water andsewer infrastructure, and ensuring Burnaby parks andrecreation facilities meet citizen needs. In addition, werecognize the importance to Burnaby citizens of ongoingmaintenance and replacement of existing City facilities.

To ensure the City’s priorities reflect those of Burnabycitizens, we want to hear from you!

The City’s 2016 - 2020 Provisional Financial Plan waspresented to Council on December 14, 2015 with aproposed tax rate increase of 2.98%. We would like yourviews on the budget and, in particular, municipal servicesand priorities. The Plan is available for viewing on ourwebsite (www.burnaby.ca) under Our City Hall > FinancialReports. In order to allow enough time for Council toconsider them before final approval of the tax rates inMay, please provide your comments by Wednesday,February 24, 2016 to:

[email protected]

Finance Department4949 Canada WayBurnaby, BC V5G 1M2

Tel: 604-294-7009 Fax: 604-294-7544 www.burnaby.ca

YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT TO US

Expenditures17.9% Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services ($78.0 million)

16.0% General Government Services ($69.4 million)

13.8% Public Works ($60.4 million)

8.3% Fire ($36.4 million)

13.0% Police ($56.6 million)

11.8% Waterworks ($51.5 million)

9.3% Sanitary Sewer ($40.7 million)

3.9% Solid Waste ($16.9 million)

3.1% Planning & Building ($13.6 million)

2.9% Library ($12.8 million)

Burnaby’s 2016 -2020Financial Plan


1-866-387-8492whistlerblackcomb.com/bestdeals / /

*Advertised percentage savings refers to lodging portion of package, is only available when booked as part of a package.Offer available at participating properties only and is subject to change without notice. Lodging and lift package mustbe booked a minimum of three days in advance of start date. Please check online or call for full details. **Snow school:Save 25% off select group lessons during specified DiscoverWhistler Days. Dates and qualified programs listed onwebsite. Please check online or call for full details.

WINTER LIVES HERE AND SO DO THE BEST DEALS!February atWhistler Blackcomb is winter magic that’s beyond the ordinary. At North

America’s #1 ski resort, our snow is reliable (with over 6m/21ft so far this season!),

our skiable terrain is breathtakingly vast and the vibe in our stunning resort village

has to be felt to be believed. For families, dedicated kid-friendly zones, activities

like snowshoeing, tubing, and ice skating, Kids’ Adventure Camps and much more

deliver good times for everyone, big and small. However you like your winter fun, no

place offers more amazing choices.With the US exchange rate at its highest levels in

over a decade, stay North and save big with deals on lift and lodging packages, snow

school lessons, lift tickets, and more.

Second to none.

SAVE UP TO 35% OFF*

LODGINGGreat package & roomonly deals available.

SAVE UP TO 25% OFF**

SNOW SCHOOLDiscover

Whistler Days

SAVE UP TO 30% OFFLIFT TICKETS

Book in advanceand save!

P:Ja

son

Jo

The City Engineering Department will be commencing its annualprogram of flushing and cleaning watermains as of February 2016 toMay 2016.

This activity may cause pressure fluctuations, some discoloration andsediment in the water supply reaching your home or business.

These conditions should be of short duration and do not posea health hazard.

If your water appears discolored after our crews have finished flushing,clear your water by running a cold water tap.

Watermain Flushing: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to FridayGeneral Inquiries Call 604-294-7221

More information go to our website: Burnaby.ca/flushing

WATERMAINFLUSHING

BIGBEND ZONEFrom: Boundary Rd to 10th AveFrom: Fraser River to Patrick St.

Citynow

collected so much clothingthat’s been going out to thefamilies, but the neat thingabout it is they’ve done it allon their own.”

Knowing their commu-nity, Ayal and Samra sayit’s easier for them to over-come new refugees’ reluc-tance to take charity evenwhen there’s a need – likethe family of 11 that arrivedin the Edmonds communityjust last month.

Samra asked the motherif the family needed clothingor shoes or kitchenware.

“She was shy and shedidn’t say anything,” Sam-ra says of the woman. “Itold her, ‘It’s OK.We knowwhat happened, and justwe try to help you.’ And af-ter that she tell what sheneeds. I told her, ‘I know it’sso hard to accept it, but it’s

OK. It’s just short time be-cause you’re new here. Justyou need to tell us what youneed. After that, when youhave money, you can buywhat you want.’”

With the flood of dona-tions the two women havereceived after broadcastingthe project on social media,there’s plenty of clothing togo around.

“Yes, clothes not just forSyrian people,” says Ayal.“We have lots people whoneeds help and now for ev-erybody because we havelots.”

The two women saythey have enough clothesfor now, but donations ofhousehold items, like platesand cups, are still needed.The new Edmonds family,for example, is in need of anelectric blender.

With all the changes

that have gone on in Ayal’slife already in the last fewmonths, she says it justkeeps getting better.

Last week, she began herfirst paying job in Canadawith the Canucks FamilyEducation Centre.

She and Samra have beenhired to work at BritanniaSecondary School as trans-lators for Syrian refugees.

And four months ago, theCanadian Memorial UnitedChurch inVancouver haddecided to sponsor Ayal’ssister and her two children.

The two sisters will be re-united at theVancouver In-ternational Airport this Sat-urday.

“I am so happy,” Noursays, looking back at the lastfew months of her life. “Iam thankful all the time.”

by pedestrians and cyclistsin the area, Drown said in apress release.

The society is propos-ing the city scrap, or atleast amend, its commu-nity development plan forthe Cariboo area to save thetrees and rail bed.The planwas approved in the mid-’80s and foresees a needfor housing in the area that

would require the destruc-tion of the forest.

On Saturday, the societyis hosting a public meetingto help drum up support forthe preservation initiative.

“The afternoon work-shop is to discuss and de-termine the strategies andsteps the society needs totake during 2016 to achieveits goal of having the citydeclare the forest a protect-

ed, no-development area,”Drown said.

The meeting is sched-uled for Feb. 7 from 1 to4 p.m. at the communi-ty room at of the CaribooHeights Housing Co-op at7251 Cariboo Dr. For moreinformation on the soci-ety, visit facebook.com andsearch “The Old Interur-ban Forest Preservation So-ciety.”

Want tohelp refugeesbut don’t knowhow?Whynot roundupagroupof friends, a sportsteamor a groupofworkcolleagues andbuyahousehold care kit for anew refugee family?EdmondsCommu-nity School is looking togather together 25 suchkits, containinghouse-hold essentials from toiletbrushes todinnerware.Groups and individu-als can either gather the

items for the kit or donate$500per kit so the schoolcanpurchase the items.“Really theproject isideal for a groupof peopleto takeone care kit on,”Edmondsprincipal SeanGaster said.The school,whichhasconnectionswith localrefugee families fromallover theworld, has com-piled a list of essentialsfor families just startingout in Canada.While theproject is a

response to theSyrianrefugee crisis, the kitswillbemadeavailable for anyrefugee family settlinganywhere inBurnaby.To get involved, contactEdmonds communityschool [email protected] or 604-257-4456orprincipal SeanGaster [email protected].

Want to lend ahand?

Organizingtosavethe forestContinued frompage3

Continued frompage3

Endingthe isolation

“He seemed to listen andhe accepted all the reports,and he made it clear to folkshe was going to live up tothe expectations people(have) of him,” Fenton said.

Friday also marked theend of the Burnaby portionof the pipeline hearings,which resume in Calgaryuntil the end of the week.Activists are also planninga rally for the Calgary hear-

ings, Fenton said.Beech was not available

for an interview.

Citynow

Sendingamessage:BurnabyNorth-SeymourMPTerryBeechaddresses the crowdoutsidehis office Friday.PHOTOCORNELIANAYLOR

ProtestersdescendonMP

FOLLOWTHIS STORYON

Burnabynow.com

Continued frompage1


Family Time at the Carousel

6501 Deer Lake Ave | 604-297-4565 | burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Thanks to our partners:

Monday, February 8, 12noon-3pmEnjoy carousel rides, heritage games and entertainment. Call to preregister. $6.50 (+ tax) per person.

BurnabyHospitalFoundation

604.431.2881

for every generationdonate now

CARINGwww.bhfoundat ion .ca


Come meet the branch builtfor your community.

Receive a $50 gift card1 when you book an appointmentand complete a FREE TD Personal Assessment.

1 Offer may be changed, extended or withdrawn at any time and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount for the same product. Offer is available to the first one hundred (100) customers at the branch located at 4670 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC and for accounts domiciled at the specifiedbranch. This offer is available to customers who are of the age of majority in their Province/Territory of residence upon completion of a TD Personal Assessment. One gift card per person, while quantities last. ® The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Station Square Branch Opening

A full-service branch is now open in your neighbourhood.

Come in for all of your banking needs including day-to-day

banking services, advice on investing for your future, or personal

lines of credit. Our representatives are here to make your

banking experience as convenient and comfortable as possible.

Drop in when you get a chance, we’ll be expecting you.

Come meet our team

Kingsway

Silv

erD

r.

McK

ayAv

e.

4670 Kingsway604-654-3935

Monday to Friday 8 am – 8 pmSaturday 8 am – 4 pmSunday 11 am – 4 pm

Edmonds CommunitySchool students grilled Van-couver Canucks rookie BenHutton about his careerand personal life last week.

Asked if he was “in lovewith a girl,” the 22-year-olddefenceman said yes – withhis mother.

Queried about how manygoals he’s scored, he saidonly one since making theNHL this season but hewas pretty happy about thatone – a wrist shot over theshoulder of NewYork Is-landers goalie Jaroslav Hal-ak on Jan. 17.

Favourite colour? Red.Drink? Blue Gatorade.Country? Canada. Movie?Unsure, but liked the newStarWars. Song? What ifShe’s an Angel by Brad Pais-ley. Grade? Can’t decide.Book? The Screech Owlsseries by Roy MacGregor.

Does he ever get coldplaying hockey? He’s moreoften hot than cold, he said,but sitting on the bench iscold indeed and “you getslivers in your butt.”

Is he any good at hockey?“Some days,” he said.

Hutton, known for beingtirelessly upbeat, made theappearance at the school –reading two books to stu-dents in the library and

joining preschoolers for acraft – to mark Edmondspartnership with the Ca-nucks Family EducationCentre.The Canuck-sup-

ported non-profit provideschild care, early-learn-ing classes, lunches andsnacks for the preschool-aged children of adult Eng-lish language learners in theschool’s Partners in Educa-tion (PIE) program.

“A lot of them are ourparents that have the old-er kids at our school,” saidEdmonds principal SeanGaster. “It’s an innovativeprogram.”

Canuckrookiegrilledbycitystudents

UPCLOSE: VancouverCanucks rookiedefencemanBenHuttonanswersprobingquestionsandhosts storytimewithagroupofCommunitySchool students lastweek tomark the school’s partnershipwith theCanucks Family EducationCentre. PHOTOSCORNELIANAYLOR

[email protected]

... you get sliversin your butt

(from sitting onthe bench)

ISHEINLOVE?

CommunitynowBurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY February 3, 2016 11

“Always keeping our patients smiling”

DENTURE WEARERS!

230 - 1140 Austin Avenue Coquitlam604.939.1313 - Email: [email protected]

Boris EroshevskiDenturist

AUSTIN DENTURE CLINIC

COME IN AND RECEIVEA COMPLIMENTARY

CONSULTATION AND DENTURECARE PACKAGE FREE! 50

Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals

Select Hearing Aids

PreminumTechnologyIncluded!!!

Prices Startingat $395!

%off

Limited TimeOffer

VANCOUVERKillarney Centre,next to Starbucks

2681 East 49th Avenue

604 437 4327

Risk Free - 100% Money Back Guarantee


Sweet & Juicy

Extra LargeNavel Oranges

59¢/lbGrown in California

Fresh & Nutritious

Asparagus

$2.99/bunchGrown inMexico

Fresh & Nutritious

Broccoli

99¢/lbGrown in California

Prices effective: Feb. 3rd to Feb. 7th, 2016 *While Quantities Last

Royal City Centre116 - 610 6th StreetAcross from Shoppers604.520.9923Visit website forstore hours

LougheedTown Centre206 - 9855 Austin RdBeside Purdy’s604.420.0788Visit website forstore hours

MarineWayMarket200-7515 Market CrossingBurnaby, Beside PriceSmart604.432.6199OPEN 9am to 7pm

Enhance your lunar new year byentering our Selfie Contest!For more information visitwww.kinsfarmmarket.com/transformation

WIN $100

Celebrate the lunar new yearwith these fresh and deliciousstem & leaf mandarins!

We also have a variety of great products to celebrate the lunar new year, includingDragon Fruit, Cara Cara Oranges, Heirloom Oranges, Blue Jay Oranges, and more!


time toWARM UPyour home

A Special Feature of the Burnaby NOW in partnership with the Heights Merchants Association

Life as it should be

ServingBurnabyHeights

Vital Body up for a big biz award

Amrita Ahuja (left) and Zan Romeder opened Vital Body in the Heights on Hastings Street in 2011.JEREMY DEUTSCH

The Heights business set tomark five-year anniversaryIt’s safe to say, Vital Body has come a long way since its

humble beginnings.The Burnaby-based weight loss and wellness clinic started

with just three clients a week in a small rented unit in theHeights.But in the cve years since the business opened its doors, Vital

Body has grown exponentially.The business now boats 130 clients and has moved into a

1,000-square-foot storefront retail space on Hastings Street nearBoundary.In March, the company will celebrate its cfth anniversary and

hopes to add one more feather in its cap.Recently, Vital Body was named one of cve cnalists for the

Small Business B.C. Best Company award.Founder Amrita Ahuja said she was surprised by the nod,

suggesting Vital Body doesn’t necessarily ct the typical businessmodel.“It’s really nice to have the recognition for doing things so

uniquely,” she told the NOW. “I think it’s good that it will helpus stand out in an industry that’s very gimmicky.”Ahuja explained why the company isn’t so conventional in the

industry.For its clients, the company offers a free one-year main-

tenance program and people can come back for life with nocharge.Besides offering a scienticc weight-loss program that Ahuja

said works, Vital Body has “coaches” who help clients to ad-dress other aspects of their life that could be related to theirweight and overall health.On the employee side, Vital Body has committed to pay-

ing employees a living wage, which means upping everyone’shourly wage by $7 by the end of the year.“That’s the big part of the model of small business we want

to be, we want people to feel good and live good lives,” Ahujasaid.Being located in the Heights hasn’t hurt business either.Ahuja, who lives on top of her store, said she’s proud to live

in the neighbourhood, adding that even though the Heights is inthe big city, it feels like a small town.“It’s such a beautiful, thriving area,” she said, noting when

clients come from outside the neighbourhood, she always directsthem to other merchants in the area.“It is a lifestyle for us.”The winners of each category will be announced at the Small

Business B.C. awards ceremony on Feb. 25 at the Pan PaciccVancouver Hotel.

– By Jeremy Deutsch


Invest in what’s important to you – ask our expertshow to create your brighter financial future.Retirement saving specials are available now.

RRSP DEADLINE FEB 29

Invest y urlife beyond

banking604-419-8888 • gffg.com/RRSP

est in your

4431 HASTINGS ST., BURNABY • 604.298.9941www.northburnabypethospital.com

NewPatients AlwaysWelcome!

Dr. Vivian Collett, B.Sc. DVMDr. Karyn Hasselaar, DVM.

FEBRUARY IS:NATIONAL PET DENTALHEALTH MONTH

Receive acomplimentary

bag of Dental Dietand Free Dental Kitwith Dental Exam.

Law firm voted the “Best of Burnaby” by the readers of the Burnaby Nownewspaper for fifteen consecutive years.

For almost 60 years Cobbett & Cotton has served the local community andclients from all over the Lower Mainland and abroad. We have earned thesatisfaction and loyalty of our clients for our commitment to top qualitylegal representation.

• Estate Litigation & Civil Litigation •• Wills and Estates • Powers of Attorney •

• Home Purchases & Mortgages • Mortgage Recovery •• Corporate & Commercial Law •

• Personal Injury Claims •• Family Law •

Voted Burnaby’sBest Optical Store

5

4228 Hastings Street, Burnaby604.298.5571

www.unitedoptical.ca

EXPERIENCED LICENSED OPTICIANS• New Digital Progressive Lenses• Multi-Focal Contact Lenses• Senior’s & Student’s Discounts• Repairs on-site

• Sport Safety Eyeglasses - Kids & Adults• Low Vision Magnifiers• Experienced in Difficult Prescriptions• Prescription Sunglasses

Celebrating 50 years in the Heights!

NOW PERFORMING SIGHTTESTS AND EYE EXAMS

Please call for appointment

Life as it should beServingBurnabyHeights


CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK

Just over the bridge!

4548 Hastings St., Burnaby(Just east of Willingdon)

604.428.3700www.poshpantry.ca

Our cooking classes are a great night out too.Learn some new recipes together!

Full Class List and all Menus and Pricing at poshpantry.ca.Classes fill up fast so call to reserve your space today!

• Versatile Vodka! With Chef Celine TurenneThursday, February 116:30-9:30pm, $69 per person

• Cha Cha Sriracha! With Chef Glenys MorganTuesday, February 236:30-9:30pm, $69 per person

• African Fusion! With Chef Victor BongoFriday, March 46:30-9:30pm, $119 per person (includes cook book)

• Modern Mexican! With Chef Glenys MorganThursday, March 106:30-9:30pm, $69 per person

• Vegan Inspiration! With Chef Celine TurenneTuesday, March 226:30-9:30pm, $69 per person

4548 Hastings St.Burnaby

(Just east of Willingdon)

604.428.3700www.poshpantry.ca

This Valentine’s Day, start with Breakfast in Bed!

We have breakfast trays, Scanpans, and everythingelse you need for a beautiful morning....

Sale on until February 14! While supplies last!

EsproPresses

10% OFF

Scanpans10% OFF

Those that cook togetherstay together!

CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKOPENEVERYDAY

Richard T. Lee, MLABurnaby North

W AOffice:1833 illingdon venue,BurnabyPhone: 604.775.0778 Fax: 604.775.0833

Email:[email protected]/richard_t_lee

Working togetherwith youin theHeights

Wehave an

assortmentof

delightfultreats

for yourValentine!

Valentine’sCupcakes

6 for $7.95

Valentine’s Day is fun and

tasty with our cupcakes!

Enjoy the moist cake and

fun decorations.

On Sale Feb 1 to Feb 6, 2016

$3.65ea

CheeseBreadAnyway you serve it,

you’ll love the cheddar!

Great for any meal.

Taste the difference quality makes4058 E. Hastings, Burnaby

604-291-0674www.valleybakery.com

Voted Burnaby’s

BEST BAKERY &SPECIALTY CAKES

Life as it should beServingBurnabyHeights

February is no bore with celebrations in the HeightsFebruary is a likable month, despite the cold

and boring winter persona this month may hold.The cnal days of winter are upon us, and I

am happy to report that February is actually anexciting month. Family Day, Lunar New Year,Valentine’s Day and a Leap Year have all beensqueezed into the shortest month of the year,bringing many reasons to celebrate.Family Day is a very necessary day off to

dedicate to your family.Take advantage of what amenities our neigh-

bourhood has to offer, such as Eileen DaillyPool and Confederation Park.Westminster Savings Credit Union sponsors

free swims at Eileen Dailly Pool on the crst

Sunday of every month.Join the free swim on Sunday, Feb. 7 from

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Valentine’s Day sneaks up on you no matter

what your relationship status.Whether you have a special someone to

swoon over, or you are solo, you still can enjoythe hype of Valentine’s Day!Food is always the way to my heart.Whatever suits your palate, enjoy all the

locally owned and made foods that the Heightshas to offer.Your knowledge of local gems like Romana’s

Pizza, Glenburn Soda Fountain and the PearTree Restaurant will sure to impress your

friends or sweetheart.On Saturday, Feb. 13, celebrate multicultural-

ism, family, and good fortune with Lunar NewYear on the Heights.On this day, lion dancers will visit merchants

to give them their blessings for the new year.If you spot the lion dancing on Hastings Streetfrom noon to 3 p.m., you could get a red enve-lope clled with Heights prizes.Keep your eyes open when you are shopping

on this day!Finally, Feb. 29 may seem like just another

regular day, but it is Leap Day.This gives you an extra day of 2016, so spend

it wisely.

Celebrate yourself on this special day withsome cne chocolates at Chez ChristopheChocolaterie Patisserie – that’s where I like toindulge in chocolates!Or get pampered at one of the many spas and

salons.The Heights is your haven!Be sure to visit our website at www.burnaby

heights.com for a full list of businesses to helpyou plan all your February activities.Sydney Van Alstyne is the marketing and

events coordinator at the Heights MerchantsAssociation.


This Weeks Specials On Sale February 4 - February 7, 2016

www.cioffisgroup.com

4142, 4150 & 4156 Hastings StreetBurnaby

(604)291-9373

• European Cuts • Fresh Poultry • European Meatballs-´Cevapi • Fresh Italian Sausage • Top Quality Meats• Groceries • Party Trays • Prepared Foods • Gift Baskets • Free Range Products • Wholesale & Retail Pricing

Specializing in:

COPPOLAEXTRAHOTCAPICOLLO

BLUE GOOSEORGANIC BEEFRIB STEAKS30 day dry-aged

VEAL STEW LOCAL hormone-free, antibiotic-freePORK BACK RIBS

FARM CRESTNon-GMOFREE RANGESPECIALTY CHICKENS

FOR THE BIG GAME!BBQ PULLED PORKSANDWICHwith coleslaw and crispy onions

TRE STELLEPROVOLONE

$2.29/100g

$9.99

$2.19/100g $2.49/100g

SPICY CHICKENSPAGHETTI

SCHNEIDERSFAT FREETURKEY

Cioffi’s Meat Market, Deli and CucinaAuthentic Italian Food & Hospitality

FOR THE BIG GAME!ORGANIC BEEF CHILLI

$8.99 /large $12.99 /large$5.99 /small

$18.99/lb $5.99 /lb $4.99 /lb $10.99each

$8.99 /small

of the Italian community!In the

DELISPECIAL

CUCINASPECIAL

MEATSPECIAL

MEATSPECIAL

MEATSPECIAL

MEATSPECIAL

CUCINASPECIAL

CUCINASPECIAL

DELISPECIAL

DELISPECIAL

$41.89 /kg $13.21 /kg $11.00 /kg

3 - 3 1/2 lbs

Artsnow

Is there a small artist inyour home?

Kids who are into art canfind camaraderie at KidzClub Art Nights offered bythe Burnaby Art Galleryonce a month.

TheThursday night ses-sions give kids a chance toget their hands on art, takepart in gallery scavengerhunts, enjoy games and sto-rytelling and more. Lightbites, music and supervisionare provided for the seven-to 12-year-old participants.

Each month has a dif-ferent theme.The Feb. 25session is about Light andShadow and the March31 session is called CrazyAbout Colour.

Check out the BurnabyArt Gallery’s program bro-chure at www.burnabyartgallery.ca to find out more.

There are also a coupleof programs coming up atthe gallery for young artists,both starting Feb. 20 and

running for four Saturdays.Six- to nine-year-olds can

take part in Mixed Media:Paper Sculpture and As-semblage, while four- to six-year-olds can take part inA Bug’s Life: Macro Art,which incorporates draw-ing, mixed media and print-making.

ACCOMPANISTNEEDED

Are you an experiencedaccompanist?TheBonsor Singin’ Se-niors could useyour help.

The group is afour-part-harmo-ny choir based atthe Bonsor Recre-ation Centre, andit’s currently look-ing for an accom-panist.

The choir re-hearses from Sep-tember to June on Fridaysfrom 1 to 3 p.m., and thesingers perform several con-certs at seniors’ care cen-tres in December and thenagain in May and June.

If you can volunteer yourtime to help out, contact the

choir president,ChristineLeston – you can call herat 604-516-0277 or [email protected].

EX-PRISONERBRINGS

STORYTOSTAGE

Stories from the pris-on yard, a plane flight anda run-in with clowns are allpart of the narrative whenPatrick Keating takes tothe stage at Shadbolt Centre

for the Arts.Keating is pre-

senting his one-person theatrepiece, the autobi-ographical Inside/Out, from Feb. 3to 6 in the StudioTheatre.

Keating’s showlooks at his yearsspent in and outof Canada’s pen-itentiary system

– and how, at Matsqui In-stitution in Abbotsford, heenrolled in a theatre courseand found the possibility ofa new way of life.

“Patrick’s honest and en-gaging delivery of his funny,sad, and stirring true story

helps dismantle our ideasof what a ‘criminal’ lookslike – and helps us betterunderstand how language,race and class play a veryreal part in our lives as Ca-nadians,” says a write-upabout the show. “It’s abouta man’s search for commu-

nity: the community of thestreet, the community ofprison, and of the theatre.”

Intrigued?The show is onnightly at 8 p.m. from to-night (Wednesday) throughSaturday.Tickets are $35regular, $30 students andseniors, or $25 as part of the

Shadbolt’s A La Carte seriessubscription.You can alsobuy $15 opening night spe-cial tickets for theWednes-day show, and two-for-onetickets forThursday night.Call 604-205-3000 or seetickets.shadboltcentre.com.

Youngmasters: Youngartists can findcamaraderie at theKidzClubArtNights atBurnabyArtGallery. Thenext session is cominguponThursday, Feb. 25. PHOTOTHINKSTOCK

Artykids, singin’ seniorsandanex-prisonerJulie MacLellanLIVELY CITY

[email protected]

PatrickKeatingInside/Out

Continuedonpage18


RESERVE YOUR SPECIAL

CALL 604.437.4347 TO PLACE YOUR RESERVATION6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby facebook.com/firefightersclubwww.firefightersclub.com twitter.com/firefighterspub

AT THEValentine’s Day Dinner

Enjoy a candle lightValentine’sdinner buffet

Sunday February 14th5:30pm-7:30pm

$29.95(plus tax)per person,

dessert included


THECHILDWITHIN

Finding joy in art is whatJennAshton is all about– and she’s inviting every-one to experience that joywith her.

Ashton’s art is on dis-play in SoulFood, an exhi-bition currently running atthe Burnaby Arts Council’sCourtyard Gallery at Burn-aby City Hall.

The exhibition featuresAshton’s acrylic works, andit’s underway until March 4.

“I want my art to be ac-cessible to everybody,”Ashton writes in an art-ist’s statement. “I want mypaintings to find the naïvechild and deep down bellylaugh that lives inside everyperson and connect to thatspot, as that is where my artcomes from.”

City hall is at 4949 Cana-daWay.The gallery is openMonday to Friday, 7:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Do you have an item for

Lively City? Send arts andentertainment ideas to Julie,[email protected],or find her onTwitter,@juliemaclellan.

Artsnow

Fromthechildwithin:JennAshton’sSwimmingat Jericho. Ashtonhasanexhibitionunderwayat theCourtyardGallery atBurnabyCityHall.PHOTOCONTRIBUTED

Continued frompage17

Artist wants to find the‘deep down belly laugh’

While most B.C. drivers are honestwhen it comes to making insuranceclaims, there are a few that arehurting things for the rest of us inthe province.

Industry studies estimate that about10 to 20 per cent of all insuranceclaims contain an element of fraudor exaggeration. Applying thoseestimates here means fraud iscosting us up to $600 million peryear, or more than $100 annually onevery auto insurance policy.Fraud cheats everyone and comes inall shapes and sizes.

Some fraud is organized andorchestrated by a group of individuals,namely, staged accidents and stolenvehicle rings.

Other types of fraud are lessobvious. Fraud like this includesexaggerating the extent of an injury,misrepresenting a previous medicalcondition or slanting the situationwhen reporting a claim. It�s notunheard of for people to embellish

their claim by including vehicledamage unrelated to the crash, or toclaim they can�t work when they�reactually back on the job. These tacticsmay not make the news, but the costsadd up and come out of all of ourpockets � we all end up paying forthose who cheat the system.

ICBC combats fraud with their SpecialInvestigation Unit, which last yearlooked at more than 5,000 claimsHles. This includes a cyber unitthat employs information publiclyavailable on the internet and socialmedia to investigate suspectedfraudulent claims. They�re in theprocess of increasing their focus oninvestigations, including trainingand analytics technology that Gagspatterns and predictors of fraud.

By stepping up efforts to reducefraudulent and exaggerated claims,along with managing injury claimscosts, ICBC is working to takepressure off rising insurance rates.

Fraud. It cheats us all.

To learn more about auto insurance fraud,go to icbc.com/fraud

Fraudulent claims take a toll on B.C. drivers

TOUR LENGTH q

9 Days

TOUR DATES q

May 3 to May 11, 2016

TOUR PRICE q

$2,490 + taxes CAD•per person, sharing room

To secure a spot, a deposit of$400 per person is required attime of registration.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES q

• Int’l return airfare from YVR• All accommodations during tour• 10 meals – including medievalbanquet at Bunratty Castle

• Entrance fees to all tour sites• Visit Blarney Castle and kissthe famed Blarney Stone

• Tour the exuberant capital city, Dublin• See the majestic Cliffs of Moher• Visit the hauntingly beautiful Celticruins of Clonmacnoise

• Boat trip on Lough Corrib &the River Shannon

• Taste your way through the GuinnessStorehouse and its world famous beer

For more information call Lavina Jethani at Indus Travels,778.234.0326 or [email protected].

bbot.ca 604.412.0100

dublin • limerick • killarney • galway

The Burnaby Board of Trade is proud to present the 2016 Experience Irelandtour available to the public. Join us on this enchanting 9-day tour of theEmerald Isle where we’ll experience majestic castles, haunting ruins, andwhimsical towns in comfort and at an affordable rate on this special group tour.

Find our all the details at our final information session:

loMTtHoQ: bOPQTNF boTPL of TPTLJ OffiMJ (201-4555 kHQIsGTF)SHIQ Op foP thJ HQfo sJssHoQ: MTSS 604.412.0100 oP JRTHS [email protected]

February 10 – 5:15 to 6:00pm

IRELAND

Artsnow

One of the nation’s toplandscape artists is featuredin a new exhibition at theNikkei National Museumand Cultural Centre.

The work ofTakaoTa-nabe is being shown inSumie: Ink Brush Paintingscirca 1959-1960, runningfrom Feb. 13 to May 6 atthe cultural centre.

Tanabe’s work is a part ofthe collections of such gal-leries as the National Gal-lery of Canada, the Art Gal-lery of Ontario, the ArtGallery of GreaterVictoriaand theVancouver Art Gal-lery.

“He is best known forevocative, large-scale paint-ings with low horizon lines,primarily depicting the Prai-ries and the British Colum-bia Coast,” a press releasenotes. “By comparison, thisexhibit of 39 sumie, or inkbrush paintings, invites usto experience a delicacyof technique hitherto un-known toTanabe’s contem-porary art fans.”

The work stems from atrip in 1959, whenTanabevisited Japan for the first

time on a Canada Councilartist’s grant. He stayed fortwo years, studying with cal-ligraphy masters inTokyoand creating an extensivebody of work that has neverbeen shown in full.

“Travels through thecountry brought him to hisancestral village of Shingu,where he painted en pleinair,” the release says. “Hedescribes Shingu as ‘foggy… mystical … lovely land-

scapes’ – a telling prelude ofthings to come.”

Tanabe will be on handfor the exhibition openingon Saturday, Feb. 13 from 3to 5 p.m.

The centre is also hostinga few other special events inconjunction with the exhi-bition, including a calligra-phy workshop on Saturday,Feb. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.and a sumie workshop onSaturday, April 30 from 2 to

4 p.m.Sherri Kajiwara is also

scheduled to lead a curator’stour on Saturday, April 16at 2 p.m.

The Nikkei National Mu-seum and Cultural Centreis at 6688 Southoaks Cres.,and the gallery is openTues-day to Sunday, 11 a.m. to5 p.m., by donation. Seewww.nikkeiplace.org or call604-777-7000 for more in-formation.

Inkbrushwork:Near theSea2, a sumieworkbyTakaoTanabe, is part of anewexhibitionat theNikkeiNationalMuseumandCultural Centre inBurnaby. PHOTOCONTRIBUTED

Inkbrushpaintingrevealed


ON SALE NOW

604.521.5050ticketsnw.ca

MASSEYTHEATREFeb. 7 @2pmCharlotte Diamond$15 adult, $10 student/seniors$5 children under 5 plus service charges

Feb. 29 1:30pm & 7:30pmGrandmaLast Monday at the Movies Tickets $10 / $8

ANVIL CENTRETHEATREFeb. 4 - 6Little One, by Hannah Moscovitch$25, $15 plus service charges

Feb. 25 - 28Call Mr. Robeson, A Life, with Songs$35 adult, $25 students/seniors plus service charges

Feb. 20 10am & 11:30amJumpin’ Jazz Time Vancouver Symphony Tiny Tots$15 / $7 /$2 plus service charges

March 5 @8pmApril Verch$35/$25 plus service charges

LIVEPERFORMANCES

#makingbusinessbetter | | bbot.ca

BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICEIn the January 29 flyer, page 4, the Sony 48" 1080p HD 60Hz LED Smart TV(KDL48W700C) (WebCode: 10368738) was incorrectly advertised with theLG LAS454B 300-Watt 2.1-Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer

(WebCode: 10394199) as a package. The Sony 48" Smart TV does not comewith the LG Sound Bar with Subwoofer. We sincerely apologize for any

inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUYJAN 29 CORPORATE FLYER

604-298-20104201 Lougheed HwyBurnabyburnabyexecutivesuiteshotel.com

3 course menu at $35 per personexcluding taxes and gratuities

Room Package from $125

Luxurious Jacuzzi Suite with Rose & Petals,

Buffet Breakfast, 2 pm Checkout & Overnight Parking.

Book your reservations today!604.297.2118 or book online at opentable.com

Delight your Darlingon Valentines DayWITH DINNER AND/OR ROOM PACKAGE.

FEBRUARY 12, 13, 14AT TIVOLI’S RESTAURANT

www.tivolisrestaurants.ca

(Available February 14th ONLY)


Artsnow

Burnaby was well repre-sented at the 12th annualOvation! Awards on Sun-day night.

The annual awards arepresented to the best in mu-sical theatre in GreaterVan-couver.

Among the winners wasAlign Entertainment’s TheAddams Family, which ranat the Michael J. FoxThe-atre last February.

Marilyn Rapanos and Ju-lieWhite took the honoursfor Outstanding CostumeDesign for their work on theproduction, and Leah Cuffand Jan Ballard took a spe-cial award for their makeupand wigs on the show.

Laura Cowan Beattie,who appeared as Morticia,won for Outstanding Sup-porting Performance – Fe-male.

Burnaby performer Ste-fanie Stanley Dalton – inthe cast for both TheAd-dams Family and DramaNa-trix Productions’The ITGirl – took honours for Out-standing Chorus Member/Gypsy (Female).

Another Burnaby per-former, Katie Purych, was adouble winner, taking hon-ours for Outstanding LeadPerformance (Female) forher work in Awkward StageProductions’Dogfight and

for Outstanding Newcom-er (Female) for her work inDogfight,The Addams Familyand The IT Girl. (Both cate-gories were ties, shared withSaraVickruck of Love Bomband Cecily Day ofHairspray

andMurder Ballad, respec-tively.)

For the full list of Ova-tion! Award winners, seewww.applausemusicals.com.

–Julie MacLellan

Rising star: BurnabyperformerKatiePurych, centre, earned twoOvationAwards forherwork inmusicaltheatre in 2015. She’s seenherewith JaredArthur anddirectorNancyvonEuw in rehearsal forDramaNatrixProductions’The ITGirl. PHOTOCONTRIBUTED

BurnabyshinesatOvationsMUSICALTHEATRE

A BPS Certified Center •We accept most dental plans

604.874.6671• Now Accepting New Patients • No Referral Necessary

• Same day implants • Implant overdentures

Gerry Lee-Kwen, RDOver 10 Years Experience

3817 Sunset St (at Smith), Burnaby

Open Monday to Friday& Saturday by appointment

www.kingswaydentures.com

Call us for a FREE Consultation

Sunset Denture ClinicFormerly Kingsway Denture Clinic

www.brianjesselbmwpreowned.com@BrianJesselBMW

Paul KilleenSales ConsultantBMW i Specialist604.762.0977

ShawnSarreshtehdariSales ConsultantFluent in Farsi604.970.1322

Chafic SleimanSales ConsultantFluent in Arabic604.617.6313

NEW CAR2311 Boundary Road,Vancouver, BC V5M 4W5(604) 222-7788

Brand Centre

Lougheed Hwy.

Boun

dary

N

HWY

1

Visit The One and Only Brian Jessel BMW – Vancouver at Boundary & Lougheed

YEAR OF THE MONKEYVisit us today for special

new year deals.

2016 BMWX5 2016 BMWX3 2016 BMWX1


New bookings only. Prices do not include air unless otherwise noted. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and availability at the time of booking, are capacitycontrolled and may change at any time without notice. Amenities, if listed, are for the first 2 passengers in a stateroom or resort room. The Mexican resort portion may bebooked a maximum of 6 months prior to departure and travel must be completed by December 31,2016. *To qualify for the Bonus Travel Credit a cruise and the Mexicanresort stay must be purchased at the same time; the credit is per person, in CAD currency and will be applied to the second travel booking. TAXES are INCLUDED in the abovepricing. Suppliers or government agencies may increase or impose fees without notice; these fees are your responsibility if applicable. Offers are available to CanadianTraveller Club Members only. Golf packages may require a caddy at additional expense, ask for details. BPCPA #3325

MARKETINGPARTNERS

CruisePlusManagement Ltd.CPBC #3325-0

.ca

CHOOSE YOUR DREAMGETAWAYS AND MOREEXCLUSIVE 2 VACATION COMBOS

CHOOSE YOUR CRUISE

BOOK NOW1-855-55 TRAVEL(1-855-558-7283)

It’sFREEto join!

STEP 1

1. Budapest to AmsterdamAVALON EXPRESSION – JUNE 5, 2016

Package Includes: 15 night river cruise in a French balcony stateroom with 13ports of call from Budapest to Amsterdam, 2 nights each in a superior hotel inBudapest and Amsterdam, transfers, pre-paid gratuities, welcome reception,

guided sightseeing, taxes and more.

Canadian Traveller Club Member Benefit: $50 PP Onboard credit

$7,399CAD PP

BONUSTRAVELCREDIT*$150 pp

Book a cruise and add the 7 night Mexican resort stayto receive the bonus travel credit associated with

each cruise offer!

Or ask about creating your own 2Vacation Combo bycombining a different cruise or land vacation with offer #9to receive a bonus travel credit. Some restrictions apply.

All offers are also available to book on their own.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Here’s how it works:YOUR ADD ON

ONLY$699CAD PP

Retail valueis over $1500 !

9. ADD THIS SPECIAL 7 NIGHTMEXICAN RESORT OFFER

This is an AMAZING deal on its own! 7 nights in a 5 star resort at yourchoice of Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Maya or Puerto Penasco. Price includesairport pick up, internet at the resort, a round of golf on a Jack Nicklaus

designed course or a “Swedish massage” spa!This resort stay makes a great gift!

3. Easy Pace ItalyCONSTELLATION – JULY 11, 2016

Package Includes: 9 night fully escorted tour with an expert Tour Director, luxurycoach with extended leg room (3 nights each city Rome, Florence andVenice)includ-ing deluxe accommodation throughout, sightseeing throughout, breakfast daily, 3

dinners, roundtrip airport transfers


$3,596CAD PP


8. Mediterranean & AdriaticCONSTELLATION – JULY 11, 2016

Package Includes: 3 nights Superior hotel in Barcelona pre cruise, private pre cruisetransfers, 9 night cruise in a balcony cabin, with 8 ports of call, beverage package,pre-paid gratuities and taxes, including cruise host, shore event in Salerno and

cocktail party onboard.


$3,999CAD PP


2. Hawaii & HonoluluCELEBRITY SOLSTICE – SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Package Includes: 10 night cruise in a balcony stateroomwith 5 ports of call, taxes,private transfer from ship to hotel, 2 nights superior hotel in Honolulu, pre-paid

gratuities & complimentary beverage package onboard ship.


$4,399CAD PP


4. Portugal’s River of GoldVIKING OSFRID – AUGUST 14, 2016

Package Includes: 7 night river cruise in a balcony stateroomwith 10 ports of call,2 nights in Lisbon at a superior first class hotel, 8 guided tours including 4 UNESCO

world heritage sites, most meals, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks, and taxes.


$6,199CAD PP


5. Iceland, Norway & LondonPACIFIC PRINCESS – AUGUST 25, 2016

Package Includes: 14 night cruise in a balcony stateroomwith 10 ports of call, 3night Monograms London getaway tour including, accommodations, buffet breakfastsdaily, local host throughout your trip, sightseeing and activities, transfers and taxes.


$7,899CAD PP


7. Panama CanalISLAND PRINCESS – SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Package Includes: 18 night cruise with 10 ports of call fromVancouver to FortLauderdale, in a high category balcony stateroom, Vancouver airfare and taxes.


$4,899CAD PP


6. CaribbeanQUEST – NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Package Includes: 10 night cruise in a balcony stateroomwith 6 ports of callroundtrip Miami, 2 nights superior hotel in Miami, KeyWest day trip, internet for 1device, $400 per stateroom excursion credit, premium beverage package, wine &

cheese platter for 2, taxes andmore.


$4,749CAD PP


BUY THIS*TO RECEIVE

TRAVEL CREDITBONUS


Sportsnow Sport to report?ContactDan Olson at 604.444.3022 or [email protected]

Crease crunch:TheVancouverNortheastChiefs’ LoganBromhead,No. 5, crashes the creaseafter VancouverNorthwestGiants’ BeckWarmmakes the initial saveSundayatCoquitlam’sPoirier SportsCentre. TheChiefs—which includeplayers fromBurnabyandNewWestminster— fell 4-1 in theB.C.MajorMidgetHockeyLeaguegame, andslipped toa tie for fifthplace in theoverall standings. PHOTOJENNIFERGAUTHIER

Wildcatsfall infirstplacebattleBurnaby Central headsinto senior girls playoffswith a [email protected]

For a showdown for first place, Mon-day’s tilt between the Burnaby CentralWildcats and NewWestminster Hyackswas a little under the radar.

The senior girls matchup admitted-ly wasn’t a battle of the top ranked basedon a big build-up – despite the fact thatboth teams entered the fray with perfectleague records.

NewWest prevailed 76-52, locking upthe Burnaby-NewWest league crownwith one game remaining. It means theywill hold court next week for the playoffsand earn a bye into the semifinals.

But for theWildcats, the experiencegained from competing with the Hyacks— among the honourably mentioned inrecentTriple A rankings — is a valuablelesson.

“We wanted to throw kind of every-thing that we had and just expose themfor the weaknesses in their game,” re-marked Central coach Chris Ducharme.“We didn’t really see a ton (of weakness-es).We saw some stuff that we did thatworked, some flaws and some of our girlshad a bit of a tough day today.”

Trailing 38-18 at the half, theWildcatssaw the deficit grow to 32 points beforeoutscoring NewWest 17-13 over the fi-nal 10 minutes. It was a gutsy effort forthe youthful lineup, which includes a pairof Grade 9s and Grade 10.

NewWest’s Grade 10 sharpshooterSara Forgie led all scorers with 26 points,while Madisen Obrovac drained 14points in support.

For Burnaby, Grade 11 Christine Linhit for 18 points, while shooting guardJalynne Hyuhn counted 10 points, in-cluding three third quarter treys.

It wasn’t an ideal matchup, with theHyacks boasting four players 5-foot-10or taller, including a pair of 6-footers inpost Rhiannon Leidl and Zoe Roberts.Playable height isn’t part of theWildcats’attributes, so the battle on the boardswas one-sided.

A reliance on a big three-point shot isa tricky thing; Burnaby took advantagein the second half and chalked up sevenon the night, five of them in the secondhalf. But gaining that second shot onthose that clanked off the iron was dif-ficult.When the range is good, momen-tum is in play.

“A three-point team has to be consis-tent. Once in a while you get a couplebut the rest bounce off,” said NewWestcoach DougWoodward, who in 20 yearshas had lineups that faced similar ob-stacles. “You need to win some of those(rebounds), and if you don’t it’s verytough.”

Ducharme says his team is learning allabout those challenges.

“We have some girls that can shoot,Continuedonpage23

Rebels takeunderdogstatus instrideThe senior boys basketball team is plotting a playoff run in rebuilding [email protected]

There are only three LowerMainland spots when it comesto the senior boys’ Quad-AB.C.s, so the task is formidable.

Despite not getting a sniffduring the year from those cre-ating the provincial rankings, theBurnaby South Rebels feel theyare in the hunt for a berth.

As they should with a lineuploaded with skill and grit, saidassistant coach David Smith.

“We feel pretty good,” saidSmith, on the heels of last week’s77-73 triumph over archrivalByrne Creek. “This year we’reflying under the radar and noone is expecting big things fromus. And that’s fine with us.”

In past years, the squad hasbeen a regular staple in theTop-10 season rankings, includingstints at No. 1 en route to finish-ing fifth at the B.C.s the past two

seasons.The graduation of Jer-maine Haley, now at New Mex-ico State, plus a roster thinnedto just three Grade 12s, has re-moved the spotlight.

But those returnees are mak-ing an impact.

Saeed Habib and Steven Oro-pel, guards who lead by exam-ple, are helping lay the founda-tion, said Smith.

“(Habib) is an incredible lead-er and one of the best we’vehad in my 20 years,” he not-ed. “(Oropel) didn’t get a lotof playing time last year buthe brings experience to thefloor from having watched andlearned.”

The squad has seven Grade11s itching to make a name forthemselves, with memories of an0-6 year back in juvenile still amotivator.

The squad’s lone Grade 10,Jusef Sehic, was part of the Reb-els’ provincial championship on

the Grade 9 circuit a year ago.He brings a 6-foot-6 frame andplenty of heart, said Smith.

With the win over ByrneCreek, the Rebels locked up firstplace in the Burnaby-NewWestleague at a perfect 5-0, with to-day’s tilt against NewWestmin-ster not able to affect that title.

True, the Rebels haven’t hadmuch luck against ranked com-petition — but it isn’t that theyhaven’t put in the time.

Against No. 7 ratedYale onSaturday, Burnaby South trailedthroughout but kept it close un-til the later stages in an 80-58loss.

In the third quarter theyscratched to within five pointsbut the FraserValley clubstretched it out over the final 10minutes.

“We took a lump over thatbut we were competitive for themost part,” noted Smith, whoassists second-year head coach

Mike Bell.Earlier in the season, they

edged current No. 6-rated Pan-orama Ridge 66-63, and weresqueezed out by honourablementionW.J. Mouat 75-68 in aclose battle.

There is more to do, butSmith said the squad has tak-en major steps over the past sixweeks.

Still, the focus is on workingdiligently to earn its spot at thenext stage and with playoffs nextweek, it all depends on the endresults.

“It’s hard for me to predict,”said Smith, who has coached for20 years at the school. “I see uschallenging for one of the spotsif we show up and play hard.

“The teams that keep plug-ging away when things get toughare the ones that go through.”

The Burnaby-NewWestleague playoffs start nextTues-day at Burnaby South.

SFUmedleyrelayteamscoresGNACmarkA series of record-setting results framed

the Simon Fraser University men’s track andfield team’s weekend at the University ofWashington Indoor Invitational in Seattle.

The Clan’s distance medley relay team,featuring Burnaby’s Cameron Proceviat,JoelWebster, CarlosVargas and Marc-An-toine Rouleau, ran the fastest time in Great

Northwest Athletic Conference history whenif finished second behind theWashingtonHuskies ‘A’ team.

SFU’s time was 9:52.97, shaving the pre-vious best of 9:54.16 set in 2011 byWesternOregon.The Huskies are an NCAA Div. 1program, while the Clan compete in the Div.2 circuit.

Also establishing a new mark was longjumperVladislavTsygankov, who reacheda personal indoor best of 7.28 metres andbusted the old GNAC indoor record of7.21m set in 2010.Tsygankov’s leap sur-passed the NCAA national provisional stan-dard for nationals and ranks eighth, unoffi-cially, in NCAA Div. 2 this season.

Sportsnow Sport to report?ContactDan Olson at 604.444.3022 or [email protected]

Showdownprize:Membersof TeamB.C.’s under-18 football lineupcollect theprizeafter beatingTeamVegas23-20 in theHighRoller Showdown final. Picturedare, from left, coachJayPrepchuk,NathanaelDurkan,Burnabynativeanddefensive captainAdamTurrin, TrystinWaters andColeTheobald. PHOTOCONTRIBUTED

BCgrindsoutVegaswinTeam B.C. put its cards

on the table a couple ofweeks ago in LasVegas, andcame away with the winninghand.

The provincial under-18football team ventured tothe Nevada hotspot andcame away with a 23-20 winoverTeamVegas USAVar-sity in the inaugural HighRoller Showdown game.

South Delta second-ary running back StefanosGoulas scored a key third

quarter touchdown to giveB.C. the victory in a gamethey never trailed.

Quarterback ColeTheo-bald, of Argyle, scored thegame’s opening major enroute to being named theGame MVP.

Also scoring for B.C.was Mt. Boucherie receiverSpencer Schmidt.

B.C.’s lineup also in-cluded defensive secondaryand Burnaby native AdamTurrin, who wrapped up

his high school career thispast season with the NotreDame Jugglers.

B.C.’s under-16 squad re-bounded from its lone lossto finish the tournament ona winning note, topping theSan Jose Hitsquad 28-0.

Contributing majors werequarterback Ben Robsin ofBallenas, Evan Currie ofHandsworth, Matthew Klakand Kyle Zakala, both ofKelowna-Mission.

some good depth at shooter.They just haveto know when that shot’s open, learn thegame a bit.What we don’t have in heightwe make up with speed and energy,” notedDucharme.

Central wrapped up the regular season at7-1, with NewWest ending a streak that sawthem steamroll to all but one win by mar-gins of 23 or more.Two of their wins wereby 45 and 47 points.

Their closest victory was a six-point deci-sion over Byrne Creek 10 days ago.

NewWest and Burnaby South completethe schedule today.

Other scores from Monday saw Moscropclaim the sixth and final playoff spot by edg-

ing Cariboo Hill 43-38, Burnaby Northscoring its lone win of the season, toppingAlpha 40-39, while Byrne Creek downedBurnaby South 76-33.

Ducharme is anticipating another shot atthe Hyacks come the playoffs.

“A lot of teams don’t handle our pressurethat well, but NewWest is a little more sea-soned at it and knew to go over top of us,”said Ducharme.

“I took notes. It was a great match withcoach Doug and we’ll have three, four prac-tices before we see them again and all of itwill be on that.”

The playoffs start nextTuesday at NewWest, with South playing Burnaby Moun-tain and Moscrop taking on Byrne.

Continued frompage22‘Cats prepare for playoff push

Roberts leadsSFUtosecondwinA great second half again proved to be

the path to victory.The Simon Fraser University women’s

basketball team reeled off its second straightlate win, this time edgingWestern Oregon66-59 Saturday in Great Northwest Athletic

Conference play.They erased a six-point deficit in the third

quarter, thanks to the sharp shooting of Eli-sa Homer and Burnaby’s Alisha Roberts.

Roberts led all shooters with 16 points,while Homer chipped in 15.


Visit us online Find an offer you like Buy it Enjoy it!

Get these and other exclusive offers at SocialShopper.com

Bold, Partial OR Full Set of Individual Silk EyelashExtensions, Plus Cooling Gel Pads

Vancouver, BC and West Vancouver, BCCleopatra Lash Lounge & Brow Bar

-62%

$35$80.50

One-Year of Unlimited Laser Hair Removal Treatments on TwoBody Parts at Absolutely Fabulous Urban Spa - Yaletown

Absolutely Fabulous Urban SpaVancouver, BC $99$2400

Five-Days of Pet Daycare OR Boarding at Cypress St. PetHotel & Grooming - Kitsilano

Cypress St. Pet Hotel & Grooming

Vancouver, BC $29$125

Get exclusive access to the best offers in the city

.com

-55%

$59

A Romantic Art Experience for 2 People, Including Two-Hour Painting Lesson with Supplies, Chocolate Fondue,Refreshments, Valentine’s Card & More

North Vancouver, BC $180MAB Art Studio & Boutique Gallery

-96%

Classic Waffles, Signature or Regular Bubble Waffles PlusDrinks for Two People

Vancouver, BCTMix Tea & Dessert Bar $15$30

$45

Intro to Swordplay Workshop OR Bartitsu FundamentalsOR Stage Combat Fundamentals Course

Vancouver, BC $99Academie Duello

From

From

-50%

-67%

-80%

Pruning and removinghazard trees and plantsBurnaby—Metrotown area

Protecting our power lines

When: January 25 to March 31, 2016

Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As important as they are, trees and other plants can cause significant power

interruptions. Contact between trees and power lines can be very dangerous,

which is why over the next few months, we’ll be pruning and removing trees

and other plants in the Burnaby, Metrotown area.

Project boundaries

North: Burke Street

East: Gilley Avenue

South: Imperial Street

West: Boundary Road

At BC Hydro, we ensure trees and plants are pruned using the best

arboriculture (tree care) practices possible. We employ skilled workers—

trained in both electrical safety and plant care—who only use proper

techniques to eliminate safety hazards.

To learn more about this work, please contact Joe Taaffe at 604 528 3297.For more information about our vegetation management practices, please

visit bchydro.com/trees.

4893


www.choicesmarkets.com /ChoicesMarkets @ChoicesMarkets /Choices_Markets

DELIGROCERY

xxx xxx • product of xxxBAKERY

GLUTEN FREE

100% BC Owned and Operated

Whi

lequ

antit

ies

last

.Not

alli

tem

sav

aila

ble

atal

lsto

res.

We

rese

rve

the

right

toco

rrect

prin

ting

erro

rs.

CHINESE NEW YEARYEAR OF THE MONKEY

MEAT

WELLNESS

PRODUCE

Lundberg Organic Rice( Brown, Basmati,

Jasmine & Sushi )assorted varieties907g • product of USA

7.99lb/17.61kg

5.49

29.99 500ml

1.79-1.99/100g

6/5.40

Prairie NaturalsLiquid B Complex,or Magnesium Solution

Sunrise Soyganic Organic Tofu

Miracle Noodle Shirataki Pasta and Rice198 - 227g product of USA

2.88

Wedderspoon Manuka Honeyassorted varieties

250-500gproduct of New Zealand

3.99 - 4.99

Happy Planet Fresh Fruit Smoothiesand New Nut Smoothies

assorted varieties900ml • +deposit +eco feeproduct of Canada

Maple Hill Organic Extra Large Eggs1 dozen • product of BC

As Choices continues to grow, our team is looking to fill key management roles at all ofour Vancouver locations. We are looking for individuals who share our vision ofsustainability, healthy living and supporting local growers and communities. If thissounds like the right opportunity for you, please send your resume and cover letterto [email protected] or visit our website:choicesmarkets.com.

Start a New Career Today!

CaliforniaBroccoliCrowns

CaliforniaCauliflower

1.98lb/4.37kg 2/4.00

Organic ChickenStir Fry Meat

4.99lb/11.00kg

PorkStir Fry Meat

Ocean WiseShrimp 31/40assorted varieties340g

11.99 -18.99

Siwin Dumplingsand Pot Stickersassorted varieties454-500g

Chicken ChowMein, LemonChicken orGinger Beef

VegetarianSpring Rolls

Organic Sourdough Bread Levain Stylesliced or unsliced

530g

4.99

Lemon or Pecan Tartspackage of 2

2.99

PlatinumNaturals MulitvitaminsAssorted Sizes and Varieties

20% offRegular Retail Price

Essential Silver Premium Ionic SilverLiquids, Gels or SilverMed

Assorted Sizes and Varieties



SealiciousOmega-3 Fish OilAssorted Sizes and Varieties

6.49 - 8.79

15.99 -27.99

assorted varieties156gproduct of USA

3.7935%SAVE

Thai Kitchen Sauces,Noodles and Coconut Milk

assorted varietiesassorted sizes • product of USA

34%SAVE

Olympic Yogurtassorted varieties

1.75kg tubproduct of BC

6.4928%SAVE

Amano Miso and Saucesassorted varieties

assorted sizesproduct of BC

2.29 -9.99

assorted varietiesassorted sizesproduct of Switzerland

26%SAVE

Stash Organic Teaassorted varieties

18 bagsproduct of USA

2/5.50

Prices Effective February 4 to 10, 2016.

9.98

1.81kg package

California Blue JayStem and LeafSatsuma Oranges

10.99

Salt Spring OrganicFair Trade Coffee

assorted varieties400g • product of BC

Kikkoman Sauces,Soup Mix and Bread Crumbs

assorted varietiesassorted sizesproduct of USA

2.49 - 5.69

4.29

Dairyland TrutasteLactose Free Milkassorted varieties2L • product of Canada

32%SAVE

UP TO

Non-GMO,Zero Calorie,Gluten Free,

Vegan

HotPrice!

assorted varieties assorted sizes • product of Canada

32%SAVE

UP TO

assorted varieties

31%SAVE

31%SAVE

UP TO

36%SAVE

UP TO

30%SAVE

UP TO

27%SAVE

31%SAVE

UP TO

Pur Gum

3/2.88 -3/6.88

5.4921%SAVE

31%SAVE

UP TO

Way Better SnacksTortilla Chips

2.29 - 2.99

3/3.993.69

2.98lb/6.57kg

California OrganicFancy SweetMeyer Lemons

burnaby now february 3 2016

Documents