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Former hoops star loses appeal Total 22 years for weapons trafficking, counselling to commit murder Wanda Chow

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Six Burnaby RCMP vehicles were allegedly damaged by a man early Sunday morning who then went on to cause a flood at Burnaby Hospital where he was taken by police for a mental health assessment. The cost of the damage is not yet known, but a brand-new, fully-equipped patrol car costs about $45,000, says Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Major John Buis.

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A 38-year-old Surrey man is in custody after six parked police cars were seriously damaged and Burnaby Hospital’s emergency department was flooded early Sunday morning, say Burnaby RCMP. Joseph Field, 38, of Surrey has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property and one count of mischief over $5,000 in connection with the damaged police vehicles, said Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Major John Buis.

Field is known to police and the five-ton rental truck. could still face additional charges in He backed the truck into two relation to the hospital incident. police cars, then severely damaged A nearby resident several more as well called police just as the original Jeep after 1 a.m. Sunday while maneuvering Staff Sgt. Major John Buis when they saw a the truck, which he man trying to break We didn’t know what we eventually crashed were dealing with at the into a rental truck into a power pole. time, whether it was drugs, parked near the “He walked away alcohol or emotional issues. community police and he was arrested office at Lougheed mall, said Buis. without incident quite close to the On the way to the scene, officers scene,” said Buis. learned the suspect had driven a It only took the suspect a couple Jeep Cherokee SUV into the back minutes to seriously damage five of a police car before breaking into marked patrol cars, one unmarked

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police car used by the detachment’s anti-graffiti unit, and one van used by Citizens Crime Watch volunteers, he said. Officers took the man to Burnaby Hospital for both a medical and psychiatric evaluation. “We didn’t know what we were dealing with at the time, whether it was drugs, alcohol or emotional issues.” It appears that when the man was released from his handcuffs, he jumped up from his hospital bed and pulled down a sprinkler head, causing the ER to be flooded. Please see ‘NEVER SEEN ANYTHING’, A3

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A former Burnaby high school basketball star has lost an appeal of his sentence for weapons trafficking and counselling to commit murder. Aleksander Radjenovic, now 30, was living with his parents in New Westminster when he was sentenced in 2011 and 2012 to a total of 22 years in prison—18 years for three counts of counselling homicide and four years for the weapons charges. He appealed, claiming the total sentence was overly long and harsh. Radjenovic moved to Canada with his family at 14 from the former Yugoslavia where he witnessed the atrocities of the civil war in the early 1990s, said B.C. Court of Appeal Justice John Hall in his reasons for judgment, which were agreed to unanimously by the three-judge panel. The family settled in 1997 as landed immigrants in Burnaby where Radjenovic starred on Burnaby South secondary’s basketball and track-and-field teams. Please see LOCAL, A3

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the federal government underwrites itself. ER patients were moved On Monday, Burnaby to other parts of the hospital Hospital’s ER remained and BC Ambulance diverted open but with limited new patients to other local capacity, said Fraser Health hospitals. Authority spokesperson After the man was checked Tasleem Juma by email. by doctors, he was taken to Of the 18 beds originally the jail cells of the Burnaby affected, nine were re-opened RCMP detachment where Sunday night and the he remained on Monday remainder are expected to morning. re-open Tuesday evening. On Monday, officers “This work takes time were still pulling together as we must ensure all information before infection control protocols recommending further are followed and the area is charges to Crown counsel. safe to provide patient care,” That information would Juma said. have included whether or not “Restoration crews the man is also responsible continue to work on-site FRASER HEALTH/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO for an incident on Saturday and are now working with Sprinklers were set off in the Burnaby Hospital ER after the suspect allegedly jumped up and removed a morning at a Fraser our insurance company to spray nozzle from the ceiling. Health facility in Surrey determine the cost of the where someone matching damage. We will know more the suspect’s description became on Saturday. the incidents. about this in the days to come.” agitated before pulling a sprinkler “The same person that was at The cost of the damage is not In the meantime, Fraser Health head out, causing significant water the Surrey facility may be the same yet known but Buis noted a brandcontinues to advise people to go to damage there too. person, we’re just trying to connect new, fully-equipped police vehicle neighboring hospitals instead or in The person was seen driving off in the dots,” said Buis. “In 37 years of costs about $45,000 so it will be an emergency situation, call 911. a similar Jeep Cherokee as the one policing I’ve never seen anything like “significant.” used in the Burnaby incident which it.” He noted that RCMP doesn’t twitter.com/WandaChow had been reported stolen in Surrey There were no injuries in any of carry vehicle insurance since

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He was later recruited by Langara College to play basketball there but his playing career ended early due to a leg injury. In 2004, he went into business by opening a hunting and fishing store that specialized in importing firearms from Europe. He eventually became involved in a scheme to exploit a loophole in Canadian law in which deactivated firearms could be sold without complying with licencing regulations, the judgment said. In 2006, Radjenovic received 300 handguns at

Vancouver airport and took them to a Burnaby facility where he instructed an associate to remove identity markings from the guns. Then he began selling them. He was arrested and charged with trafficking in weapons soon afterward. It was while he was out on bail and awaiting trial that he started up a new business venture—arranging murders for profit. Between Nov. 1, 2008 and May 21, 2009, he counselled another person to commit the murders of three targeted individuals. That person “agreed, feeling he had no other choice,” but eventually

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City proposes 2.47% property tax rate hike Changes to policy for gaming funds proposed

projects that protect or improve Burnaby’s environment, heritage, public safety or arts Wanda Chow and culture. It also funds grants wchow@burnabynewsleader.com through the Festivals Burnaby Burnaby city hall is looking at project to a maximum of a 2.47 per cent property tax rate $670,000 a year. increase for 2014. The major capital projects The tax hike is part of the it has funded over the years city’s provisional financial include $12.7 million towards plan and is necessary to fund the dredging of Burnaby wage increases set out in union Lake, and the new Eco-Centre contracts, operational and recycling facility and city works inflationary increases and new yard, still under construction, services, according to a report on Still Creek Avenue, which by the director of finance. The will cost a total $30 million. increase already factors in The casino money has budget cuts that will also paid for parkland be made across city acquisition, the cleanup of programs to minimize the former gun club sites the impact on taxes. at the foot of Burnaby The provisional plan Mountain, the tram is an interim budget barn for the restored jordan put out while city staff Interurban tram car at finalize the annual Burnaby Village Museum, financial plan, which must be high-density shelving at the city adopted by council by May 15. archives and upgrades to the Meanwhile, changes are being festival lawn at Deer Lake Park. proposed to Burnaby’s policy Jordan said Burnaby receives on how it spends its share of 10 per cent of the net revenues revenues from Grand Villa from the casino, which amounts Casino. to roughly $10 million annually Coun. Colleen Jordan, vicein recent years. At the end of chair of the city’s finance and 2012, Burnaby’s gaming reserve civic development committee, fund stood at $60 million. said she suggested creating the While Burnaby council new policy document to put all has made a point of not the amendments from over the using the money for the city’s years in one place. operations due to it not being It will also add one-time a secure source of funding, operational costs and trips by occasionally it has approved city delegations to sister cities its use for operating costs of as items eligible for gaming projects. For instance, Jordan funding. said, it provided $300,000 over Currently, guidelines for three years to the Burnaby Art the gaming funds are that it Gallery to increase its level of be spent on one-time capital programming, a move that also

helped leverage grants from elsewhere. If approved, the new gaming fund policy will include such one-time operational costs as projects regularly eligible for casino dollars. Funding for such programs would be limited to the previous year’s interest on the gaming reserve, currently $2 million to $3 million annually. “We’re saying we can use that to supplement operating programs and things that are one-offs,” said Jordan. They would have to be programs that have no long-term effect on the city’s budget, with any staff hired to be only on a temporary basis, “it’s not going to go on forever.” Any of that funding that’s not used by the end of the year will be added to the gaming reserve fund. And any projects funded by gaming funds will continue to require council approval. Burnaby’s sister city and international relations expenses—both trips made by city delegations and the hosting of delegations here—would also be funded through casino dollars under the proposal. “We’ll take that away from people saying, ‘you’re using my tax money for trips to China and things.’ So that’s going to be funded from that from now on.” She noted that there is a great demand, especially from Asia, for city officials to visit and do sister exchanges. Under the new proposal, “it won’t be like it’s coming off the tax draw.”

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Three people charged in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Burnaby man Branson Sanders have pled guilty, say the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). Two men, Shakib Shakib of Burnaby and Brandon Nandan of Surrey, both 20, were originally charged with firstdegree murder and carrying out an indignity to a human body but pled guilty to manslaughter on Dec. 5 at Surrey Provincial Court. Their sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 7, 2014. A day earlier, on Dec.

4, a 17-year-old offender pled guilty to attempting to obstruct justice. That offender’s sentencing hearing is set for March 18, 2014. Sanders’ severely burned body was found in bushes off Fareham Avenue and Elwell Road in Burnaby by someone walking their dog on Dec. 2, 2011. The location was near the George Derby Conservation Area adjacent to Robert Burnaby Park. Sanders graduated from Cariboo Hill secondary and grew up at Mulberry Place, a housing complex, both nearby. IHIT believes Sanders was killed in a home in the 18000-

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Is it too soon to urge a little peace and good will this Christmas? Probably not. We’ve all seen the alternative, and it isn’t pretty. Some of us, it seems, are so busy pursuing the material side of the holidays that we’ve lost sight of the spirit. Stressed-out shoppers grimly hunting bargains in the aisles, screaming kids with surly parents and couples who look like they’re going to a funeral instead of experiencing the joy of the season. In short, people who bring their bad mood into a retail outlet to share with the staff and other consumers. Examples of bad behavior abound. While this can be a tough time of year if your finances are tight, it doesn’t have to be a fiscal or emotional crisis. After all, the most expensive item in the store is no gift at all if the giver is grinding their teeth about the cost and the resulting damage to their credit rating. There’s nothing intrinsically wrong about giving big gifts, but not at the cost of civility and peace of mind. There are any number of inexpensive ways of celebrating the holiday season that don’t require busting your bank balance or losing your mind. Try asking the people in the stores, nicely, and you might discover some clever alternatives. So this Christmas, a suggestion: if you feel yourself starting to get anxious or angry, pause and take a deep breath and try to keep things in their proper perspective. Try smiling. Do something nice like holding a door open or letting a driver merge in front. It doesn’t cost a thing. Keep in mind, this is all supposed to be honouring the memory of someone who lived an impoverished life devoted to the less fortunate. Someone whose sacrifice might be better celebrated with a little more gratitude for the people in our lives and a little less drama at the tills this season. – Langley Times/Black Press

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Mayor gave Robert Burnaby short shrift Re: UK grave of Burnaby reports that poverty among namesake in sad state Canadian seniors increased (NewsLeader, Dec. 6) in the period 2007-2010. I have a confession to In sharp contrast, during make. the same period the rate of I love Burnaby. Though senior poverty declined in born in Vancouver, I’ve other comparable nations. lived here most of my Significantly, Canada 47 years (apart from an provides only 39 per cent eight-year period in New of retirement income Westminster). Want another (CPP, OAS and GIS) to confession? I love local its seniors compared to an history. If my eight years average of 59 per cent in in New West taught me other countries with similar anything, it’s that the Royal economies. City wears its history much Obviously, with child more on its sleeve than poverty at one end of the Burnaby. age scale and senior poverty Still, Burnaby has a rich at the other end, somewhere history all its own, you just CiTy Of BurNaBy arChivEs. PhOTO iD # 222-013 in the middle would be a Robert Burnaby, 1865. have to dig a bit deeper to comfortable place to be, find it. economically speaking. The That’s why I was both thing is, however, if both ends named after! It’s like saying impressed and disheartened by continue to grow we should Vancouver named itself after Wanda Chow’s article on the expect that comfort zone to get Vancouver Island, and the fact sorry state of Robert Burnaby’s smaller and smaller. And there that the island was named after gravesite in Loughborough, are signs that that’s exactly what Captain George Vancouver was Leicestershire, England. is going to happen if something purely coincidental. Impressed first by the space isn’t done to counteract the He then proceeds to go allotted to Ms. Chow’s article. trend. one insulting step further by Since returning to Burnaby There are steps we can take laughingly suggesting that the about a year ago, I definitely to reduce poverty. At the city did more to secure Robert miss the local history segments senior end, an enhanced CPP Burnaby’s legacy by dredging regularly featured in our next will provide an increase in Burnaby Lake than anything door neighbour’s local paper, retirement benefits for future else it could possibly do. and it makes me wonder where retirees. As for youngsters, an Perhaps it’s time Mayor the “next Pixie McGeachie” immediate step would be for Corrigan picked up a copy (long-time Burnaby historian the province to implement of Land of Promise: Robert and regular contributor of a breakfast-lunch programs. A Burnaby’s Letters from Colonial local history column in the ’70s hungry child does not learn British Columbia 1858–1863 and ’80s) might be? well. (by Robert’s descendant Anne I was also impressed by But it doesn’t stop there. Burnaby McLeod and the the efforts of Loughborough As the Conference Board of previously mentioned Pixie resident Sheree Nicholson Canada notes “Countries McGeachie), in order to learn a to bring this sad situation to that have reduced poverty little “local history” for himself. Brent Stratichuk rates have turned away from the attention of the city that —online comment passive, benefits-only poverty bears Robert Burnaby’s name. burnabynewsleader.com This concern from a complete reduction approaches in stranger “halfway around the favour of national anti-poverty We can reduce world” only makes the reaction strategies...” including, for of Burnaby’s own mayor, Derek poverty example, policies that “help In 1989 the House of Corrigan, that much more people overcome obstacles Commons resolved to eradicate disappointing by comparison. to get jobs through a child poverty by the year 2000. His lame attempt at deferring combination of funding jobs It is now more than three any talk of paying for the training, providing child care, decades later and little has upkeep of Burnaby’s grave as introducing tax incentives for changed. Out of a group of a “desperate extension of civic lower-paid workers.” 17 economically developed duties” comes across as being In other words, reducing countries, the Conference Board poverty cannot be done more flippant and disingenuous of Canada ranks us 15 in terms than fiscally responsible. He’s piecemeal. And that, I think, of child poverty. That translates pretty well explains the failure essentially saying, “Yeah, so? into one in seven Canadian That’s your problem! What do of our federal and provincial children who are inadequately you want me to do about it?” governments to effectively housed, clothed and fed. Combine this with the way address poverty in Canada. Bill Brassington Needless to say, where there he dismisses the connection Burnaby is a poor child there is a poor between Burnaby the man and family. At the other end of the Burnaby the city, claiming that We want your view! age spectrum, the Organization the citizens named Burnaby email: letters@ for Economic Co-operation after Burnaby Lake as opposed burnabynewsleader.com and Development (OECD) to the person the lake was

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CITY OF BURNABY

The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Burnaby wish all Burnaby residents and businesses a very enjoyable Christmas Season and extend Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2014. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, December 16, 2013

No Council Meeting Scheduled

Monday, December 23, 2013 Monday, December 30, 2013 Monday, January 06, 2014

No Council Meeting Scheduled No Council Meeting Scheduled No Council Meeting Scheduled

Monday, January 13, 2014

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013 NewsLeader A9

Value Village redevelopment moves forward Public hearing scheduled Jan. 28 Wanda Chow

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The transformation of the Value Village site at the corner of Edmonds Street and Kingsway took a step forward, with detailed plans that will be brought to a public hearing on Jan. 28. Cressey Developments purchased the three-acre site—comprised of 7350 Edmonds St. where the Value Village thrift store sits, and 7338 Kingsway, a triangular piece of land where a one-storey, multi-tenant commercial building is located—in May 2012. It is applying for a rezoning to allow for construction of a high-density, mixed-use residential and commercial project. It would consist of three highrise apartment towers, a six-storey office building and a two-storey commercial podium on the almost-triangular site, according to a city staff report. The office building would be located at the corner of Edmonds and Kingsway, while a 37-storey “feature tower” would be situated closest to that corner as a focal point of the site. A 31-storey “Kingsway tower” would be located at the southeast corner of

the site, and a 28-storey “Edmonds tower” would be at the northern corner. A total of 803 housing units, including 41 adaptable units for people with disabilities, are proposed, the report said. They’ll range in size from 522-square-foot studio units to 1,111-square-foot two-bedroom-plusden units. “The developer is also proposing a ‘flexible three-bedroom option,’ whereby any studio unit can be optionally combined with an adjacent two-bedroom unit to create a threebedroom suite, if there is market demand.” All four buildings would sit on top of a two-storey podium containing almost 150,000 square feet of pedestrian-oriented retail space along Edmonds and Kingsway, the report said. Proposed tenants include a supermarket, fashion store and smaller retail tenants. All the parking will be located underground, with vehicle access off Edmonds Street and from a driveway off a rear private service road along the east property line. A pedestrian plaza reflecting the triangular design of the office building is proposed for Kingsway and Edmonds and would include a

water feature, public art and seating. Another gathering place with seating for an outdoor cafe and public art is planned for Edmonds and additional public spaces would include landscaped boulevards, street trees and seating. A landscaped amenity area would also be provided on the commercial podium for the development’s residents, including garden plots, a children’s play area, an outdoor theatre, patios and a bocce or lawn bowling area. The developer plans to build the project in two phases, the report said. Phase 1 will include the office building, the feature and Kingsway towers, and the southern portion of the commercial podium including the supermarket, as well as the parking and loading spaces. Phase 2, on the Value Village portion of the site, will include the Edmonds tower, and the rest of the commercial, parking and loading spaces. The developer will pay for roadway upgrades on Kingsway and Edmonds and in exchange for bonus density, will contribute $14.93 million towards future community amenities. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in Burnaby city hall council chambers.

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Last month, former St. 35 years, last month Thomas More Collegiate Cornish, a graduate grad Jon Cornish added of Kansas University, the ultimate award a also won the CFL’s most Canadian Football outstanding Canadian League player can achieve award for the second to his trophy case. consecutive season. Now he can put beside Cornish, 29, led the it the ultimate CFL in rushing this award a Canadian season with 1,813 athlete can receive. yards, which is the The Calgary most a Canadian Stampeders running has ever ran for in back was named a season beating a winner of the 2013 record he set last Cornish Lou Marsh Award year. as Canada’s athlete He also led of the year on Monday. the league in yards from He’s the first CFL scrimmage (2,157) and player to win the Marsh touchdowns (14) as since Ottawa Rough Calgary finished first in Ridgers quarterback Russ the West Division before Jackson in 1969. losing the divisional final Last year’s winner to the Saskatchewan was Burnaby’s Christine Roughriders. Sinclair who led the He narrowly beat out Canadian women’s soccer Milos Raonic, the first team to a bronze medal Canadian man to achieve at the 2012 Summer a top 10 world ranking Olympics in London. in tennis, and bobsledder The honour follows Kaille Humphries. The on the heels of Cornish award is named after a receiving the CFL’s most former Toronto Star sports outstanding player award, editor and the winner is something no other chosen by leading news Canadian had achieved in organizations.

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The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC would like to thank the sponsors, volunteers, presenters and guests who helped make the Wild Winter Gala a wonderful evening. We hope to see you again in 2014! Sponsors

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013 NewsLeader A11

Three new ferries to use LNG Tom Fletcher Black Press

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BC Ferries has invited Mark Wilson, BC Ferries bids from five shipyards This project is the stepping stone to construct its next to eventually bring the fleet three replacement into potentially five classes of vessels. vessels for its fleet, with dual-fuel engines for Mark Wilson, BC Ferries’ vice diesel and liquefied natural gas. president of engineering, said the Two of the new mid-sized new ships are to run primarily on ferries are to be in service by 2016, LNG, which is currently about replacing the 48-year-old Queen half the cost of diesel, produces of Burnaby on the Comox-Powell less carbon dioxide and all but River run and the 49-year-old eliminates sulphur and nitrogen Queen of Nanaimo that serves the oxide emissions. Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands The duel-fuel ships are also a step route. towards standardizing vessels, a key The two replacements will have to increasing efficiency of the fleet capacity for 145 vehicles and 600 with service flexibility and simplified passengers, including crew. A third training. ship is to be ready in 2017 to provide “Currently we operate 18 classes peak-season service to the Southern of vessels in a fleet of 35 feet,” Gulf Islands and relief for ships Wilson said. undergoing refit. “This project is the stepping stone Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards to eventually bring the fleet into is the only Canadian shipbuilder potentially five classes of vessels.” invited to bid. BC Ferries expects the The others that pre-qualified for introduction of the three new ships the project are in Norway, Germany, to cost between $200 and $300 Poland and Turkey. The deadline to million. twitter.com/tomfletcherbc bid is Feb. 28.

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search strategies, foreign credentials, finances and even reducing an accent while speaking. Bestselling author and former reporter Gobinder Gill will present the keynote address on the “Eight Key Steps to Getting Hired.” Immigrant Services Society of B.C. will conduct an onsite resumé writing clinic as well as speed mentoring sessions offering face-toface advice from immigrants who’ve found success in Canada. “With a three-pronged approach of settlement, careers and education, our fair brings to life our mission to provide resources for new Canadians to succeed,” said Gutnam Sharma, the publisher of Canadian Immigrant magazine, one of the event’s presenting sponsors. For more information, including a list of exhibitors, go to canadianimmigrant.ca/careerfair.

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SkyTrain riders face delays as TransLink expands stations $164m in Expo Line upgrades to increase rapid transit capacity Jeff Nagel Black Press

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SkyTrain passengers are in for three years of construction delays as TransLink expands seven Expo Line stations to reduce platform congestion and prepare for an influx of new riders connecting via the Evergreen Line from Coquitlam. The biggest disruption from the $164-million project starts early next spring at Main Street-Science World, where most trains won’t stop for up to six months in 2014. Instead, passengers heading to or from Main Street will have to take a two-car shuttle train, running every 10 minutes, that will take them as far as Waterfront or Commercial-Broadway stations, where they can transfer to regular trains.

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The other six stations slated for major upgrades are Commercial-Broadway, Joyce-Collingwood, Metrotown, New Westminster, Scott Road and Surrey Central. Jeff Busby, senior manager of infrastructure at TransLink, said those six stations are to remain open during construction, but passengers may be redirected through different entrances. The Expo Line is nearly 30 years old and the upgrades are part of TransLink’s strategy to prepare it for another three decades of service. The original SkyTrain line now carries 14,000 people per hour in each direction, with that volume limited to the capacity at the system’s tightest bottleneck. Earlier improvements in 2009, including the addition of 48 new SkyTrain cars for the 2010 Olympics, boosted carrying capacity by 30 per cent. But larger, longer station platforms are now needed to actually deliver that extra volume. “We are planning for the line to carry 25,000 people per hour per direction,” Busby said. “If that were a freeway, that would be 24-lane freeway carrying 12 lanes of traffic in each direction. That’s the people-moving

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capacity we think is required to meet the needs over the next 30 years or more.” Most urgent is expanding the line’s big junction station at Commercial-Broadway, both to handle connecting Evergreen Line trains starting in 2016 as well as the 50,000 bus passengers that transfer there daily. Crews will build a new east platform for westbound Expo Line trains and the overhead walkway over Broadway will be twinned, along with other improvements. Work is slated for fall 2014 to summer of 2016. Some of the most intensive work will happen at Metrotown, the system’s second busiest station. Users have already lodged concerns that relocating the bus loop further away will mean a longer walk to the station, but Busby said planners are taking the feedback into account and no final decision has been made on the loop’s placement. Busby said the existing loop isn’t adequate to meet current demand, let alone what’s expected to come. Work has been underway for months at Scott Road, adding a new elevator, a redesigned bus loop and other improvements, and is expected to wrap up this winter. Surrey Central’s upgrade is still in the planning stages, with no details available yet. Among the improvements coming are secure bike storage rooms for Main Street, Commercial-Broadway, Joyce and Metrotown. Unlike existing bike lockers that are rented on a monthly basis, the storage rooms will be more flexible, allowing

riders to store their bikes there by the day. Busby said TransLink is encouraging cities to work with developers to include bike storage rooms near other stations, adding one is coming near Marine Drive Station on the Canada Line. There are also aesthetic improvements, including improved lighting and more than $500,000 worth of public art. Public art projects are earmarked for Main Street, Commercial-Broadway and Metrotown but the actual artists and works have yet to be determined by a selection group that has representation from local cities. “We’re trying to improve the station experience,” Busby said. “There’s a real opportunity to do that when the stations are being designed and constructed.” TransLink spokesperson Jiana Ling said the public art budget is 0.33 per cent of the total and less than the 0.5 to 1.5 per cent of art budgets in comparable public transit projects elsewhere. All of the seven station upgrades are to be done by the end of 2016. TransLink is spending the money because it was already approved in its 2012 plan, with $82 million contributed by the province and $41 million coming from the federal government. More stations also need upgrades, but those will wait until TransLink gets more funding for transit.

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A ragged behaviour that coyote at the side allows him to be in of road. the right spot at the A snowy owl at right time to capture rest in, well, the them with his snow. A heron camera when they’re catching some in their natural sun. environment. Those are Steeves’ a few of the photography images in the expeditions have Wildlife Rescue taken him to the Association’s Amazon rainforest 2014 calendar to the plains of and a new Kenya to Antarctic collection of icebergs, but some Christmas cards. All proceeds from the sale of the Burnaby-based Wildlife Rescue of his best photos The calendar of birds, he said, Association’s 2014 calendar go to help the work they do. and cards are are from his own a fundraiser for the Burnabyand Paul Steeves. backyard, where he maintains based association, which nurses Steeves, from New an array of feeders and suet about 4,000 sick and injured Westminster, has volunteered baskets. animals back to health a year at Wildlife Rescue for 22 years, The calendar costs $15 and then releases them back helping to care for the animals, and the cards are $7.50 for a into the wild. cleaning their cages and then pack including envelopes, and All of the images are transporting them for release. are available at the WRA’s contributed by local That close proximity to the administration offices on the photographers Tracy Riddell, animals has given the kind south shore of Burnaby Lake or Sherilyn Gale, Linda Bakker of insight he needs into their by calling 604-526-2747.

TRADITIONAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Visit Irving House this holiday season and experience a traditional Victorian Christmas. Register for children’s heritage holiday craft programs, enjoy live music and carolling at the “Christmas Cheer At Irving House” musical series, or bring some friends for a magnificent Victorian tea in period setting.

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Regardless of whether you are a guest or the host, make sure everyone has a safe ride home. Don’t drink and drive. Stay the night or call a cab. Other options If you’re hosting either don’t drink or limit your alcohol so you can keep an eye on include calling Operation your guest to ensure they find a safe way home. Red Nose (1-877-604NOSE) or having a a label indicating that it is fire choose alternative decorations. designated driver. resistant. Although this does Tinsel can be dangerous if If you are hosting, choose not not mean the tree won’t catch ingested. to drink, or limit your alcohol fire, the tree will resist burning ligHts consumption so you can be and should extinguish quickly. Use Canadian Standards aware of how much your guests Keep the tree away from any Association (CSA) approved are drinking. heat sources. lights. Use indoor and outdoor Greet all guests on arrival If you are using tinsel, try lights in their respective and see them out, taking to keep it toward the top of environments. the opportunity to assess the tree, out of reach of pets their condition. Remember and small children; better still, Please see nEvEr lEavE, a16 that impairment goes beyond alcohol—it can include drugs, fatigue or emotional distress. If something doesn’t seem right, speak up. When preparing for the big dinner, defrost the turkey in the refrigerator—not at room temperature. Don’t leave perishable foods at room temperature for more than two hours. Take only small portions from the fridge at a time, and + GST replenish frequently.

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Make sure the chimney damper is open and clean before you light a fire. Remove all decorations that could be burned around the fireplace. Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result, as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely. Keep a working fire extinguisher close by. Check smoke detectors once a month, and replace the battery twice a year.

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will be on checking naughty and nice lists daily until 4 p.m. Christmas Eve, along with his helpers who will snap a souvenir photo of your meeting with the big guy. For more information go to www.brentwoodtowncentre. com.

Festivus in the ’boro The Queensborough Community Centre is having a Seinfeld moment. The centre is hosting a Festivus celebration for young people in Grade 6 and up on Friday, Dec. 20. Festivus is a fictional take on Christmas from the ’90s sitcom that centred around an aluminum pole instead of a tree and the airing of grievances instead of exchanging gifts. But Queensborough’s version will celebrate the community’s diversity with food, music and games from all over the world. The Festivus party runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and registration is free. For more information call 604-525-7388.

Mobile gift cards? Imagine being able to do all your Christmas shopping in one stop at the mall, without the maddening crowds or seasonal search for the rarest of parking spots. From Dec. 19-24, Metropolis at Metrotown will be offering drive-through shopping at its new gift card truck in the lot near Hudson’s Bay. Shoppers in a hurry will be able to park in specially reserved spots then pop into the truck to purchase gift cards up to $500 that can be redeemed at most of the mall’s hundreds of merchants. They’ll be home before the cider gets cold. Until then the gift card truck will roam Metro Vancouver, bringing the mall to shoppers but without a food court. Gift cards purchased from the truck can even be personalized with a Polaroid photo. For more information go to www.metropolisatmetrotown. com.

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• Never use lit candles as decorations on Christmas trees. • Place candles in non-tip candle holders and ensure they are well away from the Christmas tree or other combustible materials. • Never leave lit candles unattended and ensure that they are always out of the reach of children. • Teach your children that matches and lighters are tools, not toys and store where children can’t reach them.

Indoor Lights & Electrical Decorations • Examine lights, strings, cords, plugs and receptacles before using. Discard any that have frayed cords, cracks in the lamp holders, or loose connections. • Do not overload electrical circuits or extension cords, and follow instructions on cord labels regarding connecting light strings to extension cords. • Always unplug the light string before attempting to replace bulb. • Avoid using timers on indoor lights. Tree lights could turn on when no one is at home and create a potential fire hazard. Always turn Christmas lights off before leaving home or going to sleep.

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How to avoid post-holiday shopping crowds Come December 26th, many people are tired of shopping. Yet, there are deals to be had on everything from clothing to electronics on the day after Christmas, when savvy shoppers can take advantage of slashed prices to stock up on a few more things. But for millions of people the day after Christmas is about more than just returning gifts or finding great deals. For the people who Spreading your shopping out over the year is one way to avoid the mall crush. live in countries that hour or two when you can avoid • wait another day are or were British or two crowds. Shopping those times, commonwealth nations, Boxing Crowds will not be as big whether early in the morning or Day is a cause for celebration, if you wait a few days after late at night, can make the day and it just so happens to fall Boxing Day to find deals. If less stressful. on December 26th. Boxing you can postpone your trip to Day was traditionally a day • Shop online the store, you may still benefit when servants and tradesmen There are never crowds from sales. Waiting even would receive gifts from their online, which allows you to longer may enable you to buy employers and superiors. browse from the comforts seasonal items on clearance as However, it is now primarily of home. One disadvantage stores make room for spring known as a shopping holiday to online shopping is that merchandise. similar to Black Friday. On you sometimes cannot get Boxing Day, shoppers take • Shop all year long an accurate idea of the size advantage of deep discounts Veteran shoppers tend to of a garment or the feel of and dramatic sales, and many purchase items when they are the material. However, when retailers open their stores very most affordable, even if that shopping for toys, electronics early. Shoppers arrive in droves means getting some holiday or home products, you may not to shop the sales, and such need to touch and feel the items. shopping done in the summer. crowds can be overwhelming. Spreading purchases out over Fortunately, there are a number • Create a liSt the entire year allows shoppers of ways to make Boxing Day and StiCk to it to manage their budgets and shopping less taxing this year. Before shopping, create a list avoid hefty bills come January. • Shop when StoreS tend of what you want to buy and Shopping for gifts throughout to be leSS buSy avoid straying from that list the year also frees up time Ask store managers and/or once your shopping trip begins. during the holiday season, employees when business tends You will spend considerably less when time spent at the mall or to be at its slowest. Even though time wandering aimlessly in a shopping online can be better shopping on a holiday if you make a list before spent celebrating with family newspaper ad might 4.75” x store 6.625” still be busy, there may be a slow shopping. and friends.

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Find Santa at local mall At Metropolis at Metrotown Santa Claus is on duty every day until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve in his special castle in the Grand Court. On Mondays to Saturdays, and Sunday, Dec. 22, he’s on duty from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., from 2-5 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. On Sundays he’s meeting kids from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3-6 p.m. He’s also happy to pose for photos for a minimum $2 donation to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. At Lougheed Town Centre, Santa is taking visitors every day from

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This gives extra time for mailing and will set cards apart from the many others. Photo cards have grown in popularity, and people interested in having a professional photographer shoot their holiday card photos would be wise to make an appointment as early as possible. Popular photographers often start holiday photo shoots in October. Keep in mind that the photographs can take a while to be processed and arrive. For those who are on borrowed time, taking a photo with a personal camera and having prints made up at a pharmacy or retail store can save time. It is unlikely that professional photos taken in December can be printed and mailed and still arrive on time. Also, be sure to heed copyright laws concerning photographs. It may be illegal to scan an image from a

photographer or photo studio and have prints made without written permission. Postage is another thing that will have to be considered when mailing out cards. While many cards fall under the weight and size limits of a regular first class postage stamp, unusually shaped envelopes or heavy greeting cards may cost more. Rather than have them returned, it is a good idea to have at least one card weighed at the post office to ensure the right amount of postage is affixed. Some cards will be packaged with envelopes that state “Additional postage may be required” right on the box. Greeting cards are an important component of the holiday season. Ensuring they arrive on time requires planning and sending them out with ample time to spare.

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He’s there Dec. 14-15 and 19-23 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. From Dec. 16-18 he’ll be there from 5:30-8 p.m. Admission to the village is free. In New Westminster, Santa has alighted at Royal City Centre until 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. For specific hours go to www.royalcitycentre.ca.

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Drivers sought for Better at Home Citizen Support Services (CSS) is pleased to be the lead agency for the Burnaby Better at Home program. This program is designed to help seniors with simple daily tasks so that they can remain living at home and keep socially connected. The program is funded by the provincial government and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland. Currently CCS is seeking volunteer

drivers to take seniors to medical appointments, starting in the New Year. Remuneration for mileage is available. If you can spare a couple of hours a week or once a month, you can make a significant difference to the lives of seniors. Call Heidi at Burnaby Community Services 604-299-5778 or email Heidi@bbyservices.ca for information and to apply for a position as a volunteer driver.

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When I have an appointment with a health professional, I usually take a family member or friend along because of my physical limitations. I have noticed that during my appointments, the doctor seems to direct the conversation to the person I am with, rather than me. I find it humiliating that I am talked over as if I don’t understand what is going on. You would think medical professionals would be more considerate of their clientele. June Dear June, I understand that does happen and it is kind of rude. You will have to assert yourself and mention to the doctor when you see that happening in your appointment to direct the conversation to you. Additionally tell your family

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: I am dating a man and we want to spend the odd overnight together. I live with my daughter and I am not sure what to say to her, and what she would tell her teenage daughter about Grandma’s little getaways. I think I am a little embarrassed about it. Elizabeth

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Burnaby Hearing Centre What is the best way to keep my hearing aid clean to minimize irritation or infections in my ear canal? • Do NOT use Q-tips – the cotton is extremely abrasive and can create tiny little cuts in the delicate skin of your ear canal leaving you open to infection from any bacteria introduced by the hearing device; • Do NOT use keys, bobby pins or any other objects to scratch an itchy ear or in an attempt to remove Cerumen/earwax with it • Do not use Vaseline or any creams in your ear as a lubricant or to treat an irritation as this will trap bacteria • If ears are continually itchy or red and irritated consider purchasing the following items: • Miracell ProEar– oil/lubricant for itchy ears – use 1 or 2 drops before bedtime • Audiowipes – for wiping the custom ear piece of your hearing device to ensure no bacteria being transferred from your hand to your ear canal • Global Dry ‘n Store – this is an electric plug-in device that has a UV light to destroy bacteria as well as gently drying off any moisture that has accumulated over the day in your hearing devices Kin

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Be wary when solicited for donations Anyone can be fooled by a fraudulent charity, but such criminals tend to target seniors more than others. There are steps seniors can take to protect themselves from fraud. • Be skeptical of solicitors. Many con artists will indicate that persons have given to the charity in the past, hoping that prospective victims simply won’t remember if that claim is valid or not. If a solicitor or appeal letter claims that you donated in the past, don’t simply take it at face value, especially if you don’t recall making such a donation. Get specific information about alleged past donations, checking that information against your own bank records and receipts. Many donors claim donations as deductions on their tax returns, which also can be used to verify or debunk solicitors’ claims. Though not all solicitors claiming a past history of donations are dishonest, this is one way that criminals attempt to create a rapport with potential victims, so such claims should be verified

before making any donations. • Don’t feel obligated to reciprocate a gift with a donation. Many charities send gifts, be it mailing labels or holiday cards, to prospective donors as a token of appreciation for past donations and as a way of encouraging future donations. Con artists are aware of this tactic and may try to imitate it in an attempt to defraud victims. • Beware of solicitors pressuring you to donate. Reputable charities should not be on the verge of shut down if you fail to make a donation, so such organizations never pressure prospective donors into making donations. If a solicitor is pressuring you into making a donation over the phone or in person, chances are

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I enjoy the holiday season with all its twinkling lights, music, roaring fires and especially getting together with friends. The food is abundant! Charities are collecting a variety of things for folks less fortunate. As I was speaking with my mother, who is 86 years old, she reminded me that the holiday season can also be a time of great stress and sadness for some. I thought about this for a moment and then started searching for articles that may put the season into perspective for those who have seniors in their lives, and also for seniors who have friends that may need a little more understanding during this time of the year.

Consider a gift package of a 2-hour visit twice a week for a month from a loving Caregiver. Give them attentive visits, delicious meals, and light housekeeping, of course – but what do they love to do? We’ll help them set goals to improve their health and independence. • Caring companionship • Fun outings and community experiences • Delicious meals and light housekeeping • Getting to/from appointments • Physical activity • Groceries and errands Gift certi�cates or Concierge packages are available, and a care plan is customized for each client. It’s a great way to introduce a little help around the house for the New Year.

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Holidays provoke memories, which can be especially powerful in the later years of life. Older people may have difficulty remembering but are often able to share stories and observations from the past. Use picture albums, family videos and music, even theme songs from old radio or TV programs, to help stimulate memories and encourage seniors to share their stories and experiences.

As we age, it’s pleasant to look back on events from our past, but it’s also important to create new memories and have things to look forward to—like time with friends and family.

eliminaTe obsTacles If a gathering is in a place unfamiliar to an older person, remove slippery throw rugs and other items that could present barriers to someone with balance problems or who has difficulty walking. avoid embarrassing momenTs

Try to avoid making comments that could inadvertently embarrass an older friend or family member who may be experiencing shortterm memory problems. If an older person forgets a recent conversation, for example, don’t make it worse by saying, “Don’t you remember?” creaTe new memories

In addition to memories, seniors need new things to anticipate. Add something new to the holiday celebration. Enjoy activities that are free, such as taking a drive to look at holiday decorations, or windowshopping at the mall or along a festive downtown street.

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The noise and confusion of a large family gathering can lead to irritability or exhaustion for older adults. Schedule time for a nap, and consider designating a “quiet room” where an older person can take a break. Assign someone to be the day’s companion to the older person, to make sure the individual is comfortable.

Involve everyone in holiday meal preparation, breaking down tasks to include the youngest and oldest family members. Older adults with physical limitations can still be included in kitchen activities by asking them to do a simple, helpful task, like greasing cooking pans, peeling vegetables, folding napkins or arranging flowers.

reacH ouT Social connectedness is especially important at holiday times. Reaching out to older relatives and friends who are alone is something all of us should do. Keep on THe sunny side

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or winter depression is an illness that can be provoked by reductions in sunlight during the short days of winter. It is important for people confined indoors, especially those at risk for winter depression, to make time for activities that will increase exposure to daylight. moniTor medicaTions and alcoHol

If you have senior family members, be sure to help them adhere to their regular schedule of medications during the frenzy of the holidays. Also, pay attention to their alcohol consumption during holiday parties and family gatherings. Alcohol can provoke inappropriate behavior or interfere with medications. I hope these simple tips help keep the holiday season light and bright for all. Take time to enjoy the little things. Wendy J. Scott (RN, BScN, MA) is the owner and director of care of Nurse Next Door’s Burnaby/ New Westminster/TriCities office. Reach her at 604-522-9989 or wendy@nursenextdoor burnaby.com.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF COMFORT THIS YEAR BURNABY’S MOBILITY EXPERTS

Honouring the 2013 Seniors of Distinction The fourth annual Seniors of Distinction Awards were held Nov. 21 at Harmony Court Estate in Burnaby. The awards recognize Burnaby and New Westminster individuals 65 years of age and older, for the contributions they have made since turning 65. The awards are presented by Harmony Court, in partnership with the NewsLeader. Winners are recognized in four categories, and the following are this year’s honoured recipients.

Leadership award patricia dunnett

Pat has been a volunteer in New Westminster in many programs, committees, and a variety of agencies over a period of many years. She brings experience from her nursing career, a commitment to healthy living, dedication to dunnett connecting individuals, and a sense of fun and caring to all her endeavours. For the Family Services of Greater Vancouver she has been a member of the Resident Advisory Committee for the Neigbourhood Small Grants Program since 2011. Pat has been a member of the New Westminster Literacy committee for two years and has been described as “ the voice for literacy promotion amongst seniors.”

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For many years, Gulshan worked in the Art Gallery Gift Shop and now that it has closed she devotes her time to taking photos of the artists and guests at gallery exhibits and especially loves to provide guided tours to the artists’ parents and relatives. Gulshan also acts as an ambassador for the Gallery by greeting guests at the door and mingling during the receptions. As part of her role she also helps with the set up and clean up.

HEALTHY LIVING AWARD GEORGE HOLLINGER

George has been running a drop-in hockey program at Burnaby 8 Rinks for the past 40 years. The program runs three times a week for 25 players age 30 to 70. George still skates and plays in all the sessions. He has purposely made the sessions “open ice time” so that anyone who would like to play hockey is welcome. HOLLINGER

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD KEHAR SINGH AUJLA

Kehar immigrated in Canada in 1996 and has been an engaged volunteer in our community ever since. Nominated by Clare O’Kelly, the manager of Volunteer Resources at Burnaby Hospital, Kehar has been a supervising volunteer and a Wayfinder for more than seven years. O’Kelly says “he takes his work very seriously and treats all the patients and families with great courtesy and respect. He truly is a role AUJLA model for his fellow volunteers and has contributed over 2,500 hours of exemplary service for the hospital.” With 12 grandchildren and volunteer positions in 10 local organizations, Kehar is also a volunteer grandparent, and for the last six years he has given his time and knowledge to mentor children.

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Pot referendum petition falls short of mark Sensible BC gets 210,000 signatures, vows to try again Jeff Nagel Black Press

cHOicequotes Dana larsen Had we been operating under the rules of pretty much any other referendum system in the world, we would have qualified to be on the ballot.

The Sensible BC campaign to spark the decriminalization on the ballot.” of marijuana in B.C. is He said the 4,500 officially up in smoke after registered petitioners falling short of its goal. – triple the number at Pot activists got 210,000 the start of the 90-day signatures or about twocampaign – reached the thirds of the 300,000 threshold required by needed – 10 per cent Elections BC in 19 electoral of voters in all 85 B.C. districts and got at least ridings – for their initiative eight per cent in five more. petition to potentially Successful local trigger a referendum. They campaigns happened on had aimed for a target much of Vancouver Island, of 450,000 to provide a the Kootenays and other buffer against disqualified parts of the Interior. signatures. But in the vote-rich “It’s a pretty remarkable Lower Mainland that accomplishment,” Sensible holds the most districts, Black Press file BC head Dana Larsen. marijuana advocates came Dana Larsen and Sensible BC hoped to get the province to pass legislation banning the police from “We’ve definitely up short. M simple Y K marijuana spending time possession. 50 Best - 2014 | Ws13-g-halfpage-50best.pdf • FILE SIZE: 10.3125" widegoing X 7”after highpeople | C for | US Newsprint SNAP 2007 • demonstrated a high They reached the 10 BLEED: 0.0" on all sides level of organization and per cent threshold in just support for this cause. Had Vancouver-West End They came closest in the from expending any time by calls to police as they we been operating under and Vancouver-Mount three North Shore ridings and resources on simple tried to collect signatures Prepared by: Westminster Savings Marketing Department Prepared by: Westminster Savings Marketing Department the rules of pretty much Pleasant, with no other with eight per cent plus. marijuana possession. on SkyTrain and BC • Manager, Brand & Marketing Services: Ben Champion • Sensible Senior Graphic Designer: David Greb any other referendum local wins in the rest of BC aimed to Larsen said canvassers Ferries. D 604.528.3845 E dgreb@wscu.com system Din 604-528-3800 the world, we E bchampion@wscu.com Metro Vancouver or the compel the province to pass were harried in some areas The outcome is nowhere would have qualified to be Fraser Valley. legislation banning police by opponents and at times near the 700,000 signatures

gathered by Fight HST forces en route to their winning referendum. But Larsen argues the province must now look “very seriously” at the marijuana issue, particularly as states such as Washington and Colorado move to full pot legalization. He says history shows even failed campaigns can have impact. A prior initiative in 2002 pushing proportional representation got 98,000 signatures but led to a citizens assembly on electoral reform and ultimately two referendum questions on the issue. Signatures were being delivered to Elections BC Monday and Larsen said Sensible BC will take a break over Christmas before deciding when to mount a new petition campaign, along with other forms of political engagement. “We’re definitely going to do it again,” he said.

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The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe: The Vagabond Players present a comedy by Pat Cook, directed by Gina Gaudet. Father has been fired, and Christmas promises to be bleak. Uncle Roscoe, who the family hasn’t met, is due to arrive any day for a visit. Add in some gossipy neighbours, a couple of con men, some lively youngsters, a plastic-perfect newswoman and hilarious case of mistaken identity, and all the ingredients are in place for a hilarious evening at the theatre. When: Dec. 4-21, Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/Students $13, Two-for-one previews Dec. 4-6. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers. ca. Spoken INK: Burnaby Writers’ Society monthly reading series event features short story writer P.W. Bridgman reading from Standing at an Angle to My Age. When: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Open Mic sign-up 7:30 p.m. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 East Hastings St., Burnaby. Info: www. BurnabyWritersNews.blogspot. com or bwscafe@gmail.com.

Charlies Chocolate Sale: Come and buy a stocking stuffer or some delicious chocolate for Christmas and support the Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital. All proceeds to patient comfort at the hospital. When: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Third floor kiosk in the cafeteria, Burnaby Hospital, 3935 Kincaid, Burnaby.

Burnaby Teachers Association Essay Contest: The BTA is sponsoring an essay contest for students attending public high schools in Burnaby. This year’s topic is: “What is needed to develop and maintain a vibrant, public education system that benefits both the individual and society?” Two top prizes of $500 will be awarded to winners from grades 11 and 12, and gift certificates will be available for top essays in the junior (grades 8-10) category. Deadline: Feb. 12, 2013. Entry forms and info: www.burnabyteachers.com.

Illuminations at Heritage Chr istmas: The annual spectacular display of Christmas lights at Burnaby Village Museum is back with new decorations, a new holiday scavenger hunt and even twinkling lights that react to sound in the bandstand. Free gate admission. When: Until

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Give Meaning Variety Show Conquering Typhoon Haiyan: Award-winning performers host a fun-filled fundraiser with a night of excitement: comedy acts, magic shows, Fresh Groove dancers, an Ati-Atihan marching group, singers, and more. Proceeds to typhoon victims in the Philippines. The price of tickets purchased before Dec. 9 will be matched by the federal government. When: Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $39.50 and $29.50, available at 604-5215050 or www.masseytheatre. com.

Murray SawChuck: Burnaby Central Grad, reality star, and Las Vegas headliner magician is returning home to perform for the first time in 20 years. SawChuck currently is a regular performer at the New Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and in recent years has dazzled as a finalist on America’s Got Talent. He also appears on several reality shows including Pawn Stars. When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Where: James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $24.99 at 604-205-3000 or www.tickets. shadboltcentre.com.

Burnaby Hospice Society: For anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one, the coming holiday season is often a challenging and difficult time. The society provides free grief counselling and grief group support programs including, the “Finding Hope Surviving the Loss of Parent” weekly support group, and the bi-weekly spousal/partner loss group “Surviving the Loss of a Love.” All services are free-ofcharge to Burnaby residents. Info: 604-520-5024 or mchute@ burnabyhospice.org.

Off The Page: A writers group whose writer members want to improve their speaking skills and whose speaker members are honing their writing skills. Inspire each other by giving speeches, readings of our own work, and workshops on writing. When and where:

Every second Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.; Dec. 14, Century House, 820 8th St. (Moody Park), New Westminster. Info: http:// offthepage.toastmastersclubs. org/.

Volunteer Knitters or Crocheters Needed: Are you a knitter or crocheter? Do you create items for babies or small children? The Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital would welcome your brandnew, home-made items to sell in the fundraising gift shop. Info: Burnaby Hospital Volunteer Resources, 604-412-6130. Knit2gether: Come and enjoy a couple of hours of knitting, crochet, stitch and chat with likeminded people. We are an informal, friendly group, everyone is welcome - all ages and all skill levels. Bring your yarn, needles, scissors, and supplies and get started. (A limited number of needles and yarn is available for those who want to give it a try). Free. Please bring cookies to share. Tea will be provided. When: Monthly Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 14. Where: Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby.

OngOing Gilpin Badminton Club: Seeks new members aged 18 and up for recreational and competitive play. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Gilpin elementary school, Burnaby. Cost: $4 drop-in, $60 for yearly membership. Info: Linda, 604298-9059, or Jean, 604-420-3198. Dominoes Meet: 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.

ESL Conversation Circle: Free drop-in sessions where participants can practise their English in a friendly, relaxed environment. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations. When: Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Oct. 1 to Nov. 26. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown branch library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-4365400.

BEST BUY – Correction Notice

FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice

In the December 6 flyer, pages 2 and 3, the Nikon D3200 24.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera Bundle (Red) and the Sony DSCTX30L 18.2 Megapixel Digital Camera (Blue) (WebCode: 10173222 / 10244494) were incorrectly advertised. On page 2, the Nikon camera bundle in red is ONLY available online. On page 3, the Sony camera in blue is NOT available for purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Please be advised that in the December 6 flyer, on page 19A, the Fitbit Force Wireless Activity And Sleep Wristband (Web Code: 10270645/44/47) is currently NOT available for purchase. Also on page 26, the LG 4.6 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer (WM3050CW) (WebCode: 10265902) was advertised with incorrect specs. Please be advised that the washer's CORRECT capacity is 4.6 cu. ft., NOT 4.0 cu. ft. and it does NOT have a steam function, as previously advertised. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

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HARRISON, Robena June 30, 1917 - Dec. 1, 2013 Mrs. Robena Harrison, age 96, passed away peacefully embraced by her family, on Sunday, December 1st, 2013. Born on June 30, 1917 in Basswood, Manitoba, where she lived until 1937, when she moved to Iroquois, Ontario. Although she met Roy, her husband, in school, their love blossomed when they reunited in London, Ont., where he was stationed before deployment to England. They were married June 1, 1946 in Minnedosa, Man. after which they moved and settled in Port Moody, BC in 1947. She stayed at home as wife and mother. She returned to the workforce in 1963 at the Royal Columbian Hospital until retiring in 1978. Robena was also a longtime volunteer at RCH working in the cardiac and pre-admission areas for another 15 years. She was extremely active in her church as an Elder, in the choir, and as a CGIT leader. She and Dad squared danced for many years. Once she retired, she fulfilled a lifetime desire to travel the world and was fortunate to make many new friends during her travels. In her later years, she kept her mind and body active spending many enjoyable hours with friends, in the pool and at the card table. Survivors include her sister, Bernice Thierry, her daughter, Joyce Daw (Bob) granddaughter, Kimberley Daw; daughter, Bonnie Elliot and grandson, Christopher Elliot, and great grandchildren Lily and Wyatt. Robena was predeceased by her husband, Roy Stanley Harrison, and sister, Jean Jordon. Memorial Service at 1:00pm on December 14, 2013 at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St, Coquitlam, BC V3J 7C7 Please send donations in lieu of ﬂowers to The Royal Columbian Foundation.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Doreen Blanche Ryan, also known as Doreen Ryan, Doreen B. Ryan and D.B. Ryan, Deceased, late of #1706 - 1250 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executors at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 -13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 2nd day of January, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executors then have

A36 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Broccoli Crowns

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Roma Tomatoes

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