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Christophe Bonzon and his wife Jess show off one of their chocolate creations for Valentine’s Day at his North Burnaby chocolate shop, Chez Christophe. But the chocolatier says getting his wife a gift for the holiday isn’t as simple as just whipping up a similar concoction before heading home for the day. See Valentine’s column, page A6

Sears to ‘unlock’ land value in Burnaby Company in transition, seeking to redevelop key properties, including Metrotown location Wanda Chow

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Work is progressing on plans for a major redevelopment of land Sears Canada Inc. owns next to Metropolis at Metrotown mall, says the company’s new president and CEO Doug Campbell. “The fun part’s over, now the

work begins for them,” Campbell currently integrated into Metropolis, said of the project’s architects the space where Toys R and planners. He was in the Us is located underneath Lower Mainland Tuesday in the basement, surface meeting with the company’s and underground parking, general managers. loading facilities and the As reported in the public plaza at the corner NewsLeader, last spring of Kingsway and Nelson CAMPBELL Avenue. Burnaby city hall began considering a rezoning Sears wants to establish application to allow the a conceptual master plan for the redevelopment of 8.9 acres that site that would guide individual Sears owns at Metrotown. That phases and rezonings for the property includes its own store project. According to a city staff

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A Burnaby man whose negligence while piloting a passenger on a hang gliding flight in Agassiz caused her to fall to her death has been sentenced to five months in jail. William Jon Orders, who’s originally from New Zealand, had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal negligence causing death after Lenami Godinez-Avila, a 27-year-old from Mexico, plummeted 300 metres during a tandem flight from Mount Woodside just before noon April 28, 2012. Orders was also charged with obstruction of justice after he swallowed a memory card from a video camera that recorded the incident, but that charge was stayed. The card was eventually recovered and its contents were described during the court hearing Feb. 7 when Orders pleaded guilty. The flight was Godinez-Avila’s first, a gift from her boyfriend who was watching from the ground. Shortly after taking off, Orders realized something had gone wrong and his passenger was slipping out of her harness. Please see PILOT MADE PUBLIC APOLOGY, A3

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It’s been at least three months but it still annoys Maria Olsen every time she sees it. Since mid-November the Burnaby resident has had to deal with BC Hydro poles blocking the sidewalk in her neighbourhood. A new pole has been installed on the east side MarIO BarteL/neWsLeaDer of Cumberland Street The route Maria Olsen normally takes from the daycare she runs on 16th Avenue to a nearby park has been blocked since November by a pair of utility poles installed right into the at 15th Avenue, but the sidewalk on Cumberland Street. old deteriorated pole is attached to it, blocking Their other options new pole, but nothing’s ones so the aging ones the way for pedestrians. are to go out of their changed. She noted that can be taken away. It’s particularly way or to use a back even when the old pole But while it’s annoying for Olsen, who alley, all to avoid the is removed, the new one supposed to happen in owns Kidz Zone daycare pole. is still taking up space a timely manner, often a block away. She and Olsen noted George on the sidewalk. that’s not the case. her staff regularly take Derby Care Centre is “Every time I look at Bjorseth said the their charges, aged one nearby, and it could it I think oh no, it’s still city deals with such and two years old, to a pose an obstacle for here, I forgot again to complaints a couple nearby playground in people being pushed in go the other way.” times a year. It has strollers. But whenever wheelchairs. And even Leif Bjorseth, City of since contacted Telus to they arrive at this spot when she’s on her own, Burnaby’s development rectify the issue. in the sidewalk, it’s an ankle injury has her services engineer, BC Hydro too difficult to push reluctant to walk on explained that when spokesperson Simi the strollers onto the uneven ground such as BC Hydro replaces its Heer acknowledged the adjacent boulevard and the grassy boulevard. poles, it’s supposed to situation is “not ideal too dangerous to go She called Burnaby coordinate with Telus at all” and said Telus onto the road out into city hall in early January and Shaw to have them and Shaw have been traffic. and was told Telus transfer their cable contacted “to see how So they often just turn would be notified to connections from the we can expedite the around and go back. move its wiring to the old poles onto the new process.”

The utility is currently replacing 10,000 such poles province-wide, she said. The pole in question was installed in the same spot as its predecessor, which was put in place in 1957. It’s possible the sidewalks were installed afterward, which would explain why it intruded on the sidewalk even before this incident, Heer said. As for why the old pole couldn’t be braced onto the new one so as not to block the sidewalk, she said the location of the wiring infrastructure necessitated its current position. Transferring infrastructure and removing the old pole can typically take several weeks, but usually the poles are located in less inconvenient places, such as back lanes, Heer said, adding “it seems that this has taken longer than usual. “We try to do these things in a more coordinated way to minimize the impact on customers.” twitter.com/WandaChow

Police seek more info after report of shots fired near Patterson station Burnaby RCMP responded to a number of complaints early Wednesday morning about shots being fired from a moving vehicle in the area north of the Patterson SkyTrain station. But when they got there,

they couldn’t find a victim, or any evidence that a building or vehicle had been hit. They did, however, come across shell casings in two locations, said Staff Sgt. Major John Buis, of the Burnaby RCMP.

“We take these things very seriously,” said Buis, who added a check with area hospitals turned up no reports of anyone checking into an emergency ward with gunshot wounds. Buis said witnesses reported

hearing about three to five shots. Anyone with more information is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922 or, to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Jonathan Orders leaves a Chilliwack court in February 2013. He said he will not hang glide again.

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He tried to hang on to her but she fell to the ground. Her body was found later that night. Shortly after the incident, Orders made a public apology and vowed he’d never hang glide again. The Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada, which also investigated the incident, said it was the first time such a fatality had occurred in Canada. It found Godinez-Avila’s harness had not been connected to the glider at takeoff and Orders had failed to perform a pre-launch readiness assessment. A report released by the association four months after the accident suggested “multiple distractions” may have contributed to the oversights. As part of his sentence, Justice Brian Joyce also placed Orders on probation for three years during which he’ll be prohibited from hang gliding. He’ll also have to perform 24 hours of community service work, likely lecturing hang gliding groups about safety, said Crown Counsel spokesman Neil MacKenzie. The sentence was consistent with what Crown had requested, said MacKenzie. The hang gliding association had already suspended Orders’ certification as an instructor. - with files from the Chilliwack Progress and Agassiz Observer

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He hopes a proposed timeline for the phased construction project, which still requires rezoning approval, will be ready in a couple of months.

The company’s real estate assets is one of the areas being focused on as part of its current transition and restructuring plan. “The reality is we own a lot of prime

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after serving as its chief operating officer. “It’s property, some of it we’re not actually using as well, such as the parking lot for instance in Burnaby [at Metrotown] … To release that value to the company is important.” Releasing value from its assets was also a reason behind closures of several Sears stores in recent years, including ones at Pacific Centre in Vancouver and the planned closure of the Richmond Centre store. In all cases, the stores were profitable but “the landlord came to us with a very lucrative deal” to sell back the leases which forced Sears to consider the moves, Campbell said. As for recent layoffs in the company, he said, “we have neglected [operating efficiencies] for too long. The reality is that we used to be

a $6-billion retailer but we’re closer to a $4-billion retailer today.” The hard work of making the company more efficient hadn’t been done “so we’re going through those tough decisions.” Part of the reason he was in town was to meet with staff about improving the flow and mix of merchandise for the local market, for instance, to ensure stores in Metro Vancouver get more rain-related clothing as opposed to the snow-related gear more prevalent in Toronto. With major changes in the retail landscape, Campbell is steering the store towards serving middle-income customers. Discount retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart are focusing on the low end while Hudson’s Bay and incoming American department store Nordstrom are aiming at the high end.

“There’s been a fascination lately with luxury retail,” Campbell said. “My assessment of that is those retailers are essentially abandoning the middle class of Canada. They can either go to one end of the spectrum, which is cheap and low quality, or they can go to expensive luxury. And there’s a huge market of the middle in Canada. Sears has always been in that service to the middle class and that’s where we need to stay … and double down our investment there.” In the end, he believes the luxury market is “not big enough to sustain all of the people that are moving there.” Meanwhile, Sears will be focusing on providing “quality for dollar spent.” Prior to Campbell’s work in retail and consulting, he served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He noted it’s one of the few U.S. military branches to give unspent money back to the government every year, demonstrating a definite level of fiscal responsibility. And the Marine Corps’ status as one of the greatest fighting forces of the world is due to its investment in people and leadership development, not necessarily on military equipment. “The Marine Corps is a leadership company essentially,” he said. “That’s probably the thing that I’ve taken from the Marine Corps throughout my career, it’s the importance of investing in people.” He added he “continues to be surprised and impressed by the dedication” of Sears’ staff, some with several decades of service. “That level of commitment people have to the brand … it’s pretty impressive.”

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New condos, sporty Tesla Concord Pacific’s new Met 2 highrise development on Nelson Avenue will not only offer electric vehicles for its condo owners CORRIGAN to share but arguably the sportiest one on the market. The move is part of its efforts to meet Burnaby city hall’s guidelines encouraging developers to provide green transportation options for residents of new high-density developments. Along with a Tesla S electric vehicle (EV), Met 2 will include a second EV and quickcharge EV charging stations as part of its amenity package. Concord Pacific has exceeded all of city halls expectations, said Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan. “They have not only insured that they will have EV charging stations but that those EV charging stations will be quick charge, recharging vehicles in one third the time.” The development company has also been investing in green power projects, including ones in Ontario, Squamish and Saskatchewan. “Each of these projects generate enough energy to power all of Concord Pacific’s Communities across Canada,” said Peter Webb, its senior vice-president of development.

Murder victim identified Police say don’t believe incident was random A man who died after being found on a pathway near the Lougheed SkyTrain station last week has been identified as Marvin Benitez, 21, of Burnaby. Police have not yet confirmed a motive but the incident is not being considered a random act and does not appear gang related, said the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in a news release. “IHIT continues to work with investigators from the Burnaby RCMP to piece together the story of what occurred on Thursday evening,” said IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Adam MacIntosh. On Feb. 6 at about 7:30 p.m.,

Burnaby RCMP were called to help a male in cardiac arrest on a well-travelled pathway near Austin Road and Lougheed Highway. First responders found the man being assisted by a passerby. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. IHIT has since taken over the investigation. Benitez’s cause of death, injuries and any suspect information is not being released at this time. Anyone with information regarding this homicide is asked to call the IHIT Tipline at 1-877551-4448 or email ihittipline@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca. To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip at Solvecrime.ca. newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com

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Spell of the Games As the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia heads into its second week, the narrative is sounding awfully familiar. Remember all those horror stories about costs run amok, facilities unfinished or not up to snuff, unseasonably mild weather, displaced and displeased citizens, stray dogs being dispatched? Hmmm, rewind the clock four years, and we might be talking about Vancouver. Minus the stray dogs part. Or eight years ago in Turin, Italy. Winter or Summer, the script for every Olympic Games seems to be coming from the same writer. It’s already being composed for Rio de Janeiro in 2016, where slums have been razed to make way for sporting facilities and workers have died building those venues. But the crazy thing about the Olympics, and the trump card the International Olympic Committee carries in its back pocket, nuzzled up against the vast wealth it amasses by governing the Olympic movement, is as soon as the spotlights illuminate the ever-kitchy opening ceremonies, and the first competitors enter the starting gates, all the collateral drama is forgotten. When it comes to the Olympics, we just can’t help ourselves falling in love all over again. Especially when the memories of being a host city are still so fresh. Maybe it’s the sheer volume of Olympic hype and coverage that overwhelms us every couple of years. Maybe we’re just suckers for the human interest stories and athletic dramas that are played out on the ski slopes, ice rinks and running tracks. Maybe we’re just looking for the chance to show our patriotism without feeling self-conscious. Whatever fuels your Olympic spirit, enjoy the ride. The cynics will be back next time round.

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Feeling the pressure on Valentine’s? It’s Valentine’s Day. Should you really be reading this? Shouldn’t you be at the local flower shop, chocolatier, or jeweller getting your loved one something special? Shouldn’t you be getting dressed up to go out for dinner? Cynics say that’s exactly what Valentine’s Day is about, a Hallmark holiday created to get us spending money on cards and gifts just as our credit cards have cooled down from the Christmas season. Indeed Valentine’s Day really took hold as a celebration in North America when the Hallmark card company of Kansas City started mass producing Valentine’s cards in 1913. In fact, Valentine’s Day has its origins in the Roman Empire as a fertility fete called the feast of Lupercalia. But instead of being showered with gifts of flowers and chocolate, young women lined up to be whipped with animal hides because they believed it would make them fertile. It wasn’t until the Middle Ages

Mario Bartel when Chaucer and Shakespeare began romanticizing the holiday in their writing that Valentine’s became a celebration of romantic love. Men with addled memories and singles everywhere have been cursing them ever since. There’s no doubt Valentine’s has become big business. Last year Americans spent almost $19 billion on Valentine’s gifts. Men spend an average of $108 and women spend about $53. The upshot is, Valentine’s Day is a big deal, whether you want to play along or not. And along with that expectation to express your love for your significant other comes pressure. But imagine the dilemma of people who work in the Valentine’s business. While they

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could just slip into the back room of their establishment and put together something for their loved one at the last minute, that wouldn’t require much effort. Nor would it be much of a surprise for their beloved. Christophe Bonzon spent much of the past week in his North Burnaby chocolaterie crafting elaborate showpieces of decadent Swiss milk chocolate and a special dessert made of raspberry and chocolate mousse, raspberry confit and chocolate brownie with pecans. But whipping up such a confection for his own wife, who also works with him in his shop, would be too easy, says Bonzon. “That’s the tricky part, for a chocolatier it’s kind of hard,” he says. “If I give her a box of chocolate, it doesn’t feel like a gift. I try to surprise her and do something different.” Kathy Hanson has been trimming rose stems and building bouquets at Adele Rae Florists all week. The Family Day holiday Monday threw a bit of a wrench into the usual build-up of the

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Valentine’s Day rush, she says. And while roses are still the traditional big seller, orchids and tulips are gaining popularity. Most men spend anywhere from $20, if they’re in a new relationship, to $150 if they really want to make an impression, she says. One of them is her husband, Frank, who in his more romantic days would call the shop and get the designers to put together a bouquet for her on the sly, then secret it in the back seat of her car so she’d find it when she left at the end of the work day. “I like having flowers at home all the time,” she says. In the the 40 years Chris Venning has run Trio Diamond and Gold Jewellery on Kingsway, he’s dipped into the stock a few Valentine’s. It’s easier than buying his wife clothing, he says, and she’s always pleased with his choice. “Sometimes I don’t know her taste in clothes,” he says. “It’s kind of a crapshoot.” photo@burnabynewsleader.com

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ROUGH RIDE FOR TEACHERS I have been a teacher since 1980, keeping informed and involved in the many years of ‘negotiations’ with various governments. However, these past 12-plus years have been mostly unpleasant ones to be a teacher, due to the disrespect given us by the government, which greatly influences public opinion. I am tired of being accused of not standing up for my students, which I do each and every day. Jennie Boulanger Seaforth Elementary Burnaby

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Burnaby is flush with outdoor spaces and facilities that encourage healthy activities. But there’s still work to do to keep its citizens healthy and out of hospitals, said Paul McDonell, the chair of the city’s social

issues committee. To help make that happen, the city will be developing a Healthy Community Partnership (HCP) with Fraser Health. Two committees will be formed to address mental health, and physical literacy and activity. They’ll be comprised of

representatives from the community, schools and health care and report to a steering committee that will work to implement their recommendations. McDonell said as Burnaby’s population ages and becomes more diverse, the challenges to the health care system increase.

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numbers will mean reaching people at a young age, through the schools, said McDonell. “By getting schools involved, getting them going at an early age, they bring the messages home and their families will buy into it,” said McDonell, who expects the committees will be in place in the next few weeks. Ultimately keeping individuals healthy benefits the whole community, said

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More than half of B.C. residents admit their work-life balance is out of whack, according to a new poll by Insights West. The online survey found 55 per cent of B.C. respondents said work definitely or probably takes precedence over their lifestyle, while just 31 per cent called their work-lifestyle balance “perfect.” “The survey clearly shows that the era of the 9-to-5 job is unquestionably over,” Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said. More than two thirds of those polled reported having to stay late at work in the last six months and 42 per cent said they had to work from home at night. Around 40 per cent also said they’ve had to miss another engagement due to work, work from home on a weekend, take a work-related call on the cellphone while with family or friends, or reply to an email. Only 15 per cent of employed B.C. residents did not endure any of those problems in the last six months, the poll found. “A very high proportion of employed British Columbians are having a tough time with their work-life balance because they are taking the office home and dealing with supervisors who have higher immediacy and reach expectations,” Canseco said. He said 42 per cent of B.C. employees say their work strains their relations with family and friends and 53 per cent say it’s harder to achieve work-life balance than it was for their parents. Family time topped the list of things that are pushed aside for work, at 32 per cent, followed by health (25 per cent), leisure (19 per cent), pleasure (17 per cent) and spirituality (six per cent.) The poll found younger Generation Y workers are most likely to report work taking precedence over lifestyle and staying late at work compared to their older counterparts. Generation X workers weren’t staying late as much, Canseco noted, but were more likely to be on call from home on nights and weekends, and reporting worse relationship strain. Baby Boomers were least likely to work longer or away from the office, but 49 per cent still reported work-life imbalance. The online survey of 541 B.C. adult workers was conducted Feb. 3 to 5 and is considered accurate to 4.2 percent 19 times out of 20.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s negotiator admitted in court his strategy in 2012 negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation was to provoke a full-scale strike. NDP critics launched their return to the B.C. Black Press Files legislature Wednesday Teachers and other union members rally at the B.C. legislature in March 2012 during a brief strike. with questions about a transcript from the most Straszak said the teachers’ workrecent BCTF court challenge to-rule action “was having a really over control of class size and significant impact on education” support staff. It shows government and the increase in pressure was part negotiator Paul Straszak said of the “political dynamic” of the provoking a full-scale strike was long-running dispute. designed to move the union from its In the legislature Wednesday, months-long ban on extra-curricular NDP leader Adrian Dix called on activities that started in the fall of Clark to explain the strategy and 2011. release cabinet documents that were Asked by the BCTF lawyer if the tabled in court but not made public. strategy was to close schools with a Attorney General Suzanne Anton full-scale walkout, which had been said the Jan. 27 decision of B.C. authorized by the Labour Relations Supreme Court is being appealed, Board to last up to a week, Straszak and refused to comment further. replied “I’ll say yes.” NDP education critic Rob Straszak described his briefing for Fleming said the premier and John Dyble, Premier Christy Clark’s Education Minister Peter deputy minister, before a cabinet Fassbender have commented meeting. publicly on the decision in media “So what we’re talking about interviews, and in letters sent to here is cabinet is going to be in an all teachers. In her ruling, Justice awkward situation in the context of Susan Griffin concluded the B.C. a low scale strike, meaning it’s going government did not bargain in good to want to put an end to it but the faith. She struck down legislation public won’t necessarily see the need restricting teacher bargaining for the legislation because the kids of classroom conditions and are still in school,” Straszak told the imposed a $2 million penalty on the court. government.

THE EFFECT OF CROSS BORDER SHOPPING ON CANADIAN RETAIL

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In the past year, a significant proportion of Metro Vancouver residents (74%) drove across the border an average of five times shopping for gas, groceries, household goods and vacations tallying to over $2.6B per year. This lost revenue has been damaging to local retailers and a boom to businesses across the border in Washington State, and a source of controversy and discussion among the consumers, politicians and consumers and

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businesses in the region. Join Steve Mossop, the President of Insights West, at the RAC Canada event on February 19th, who will share his perspective on the latest statistics on cross border shopping based on a repeat of the poll they did last year on the same subject. Steve Mossop has been in the marketing research industry for over 20 years and his company Insights West has completed its 2nd year and 50th press release on a variety of topics ranging ethnic marketing, digital trends, social media, consumer confidence and retail trends, and he is a frequent, wellknown speaker in the BC market. Panel Discussion with • Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade • Dave Thorpe, General Manager, London Drugs • Heidi Worthington, SVP & CMO, BCAA • James McCafferty, Asst. Director, Center for Economic and Business Research , Western Washington University

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Beautiful views and homes at Tate on Howe By Kerry Vital

Bonds Group of Companies is bringing a touch of style to Vancouver with their new condominium development, Tate on Howe, that offers not only gorgeous one- and two-bedroom homes but also an amazing collection of amenities and an incredibly convenient location. The 40-storey tower will maximize water and city views, with huge windows designed to let the light pour in. “Tate on Howe has been designed to capitalize on the

breathtaking views the Vancouver skyline has to offer,” says Tracy McRae, vice-president of development for Bonds Group of Companies. Inside, you’ll find high ceilings (8’6”, with 9’ on the 34th floor and above) and spacious floorplans designed for comfortable living. The kitchens are fit for a chef, with imported European cabinetry systems by Eggersmann, chic polished-edge quartz countertops and a dramatic iridescent mosaic tile backsplash. The luxurious bathrooms hold their own Eggersmann European cabinetry, complemented by quartz countertops

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and a deep full-size soaker tub. Select homes feature separate showers and his-and-hers sinks in the ensuite. Homeowners will have access to the Tate Clubhouse, an amenities space that spans over 11,700 square feet and holds a fireside lounge and library with over-height ceilings, social room with a chef ’s kitchen and formal dining area, fitness facilities, a billiards room, 12-seat surround sound theatre and business facilities such as a meeting room and conference room. There will also a terrace garden on the fifth floor with a water feature and sheltered courtyards. Residents will also be part of High Street of the Arts, a 10,000-square-foot art space dedicated to the CIty of Vancouver. Tate on Howe is within walking distance to night life, shopping, dining, entertainment, and the beaches, marinas and seawall at Stanley Park. You’re also close to transit via the Canada Line. Homes at Tate on Howe start at $268,000. For more information, check out www.tateonhowe.com, call 604-5688283 or visit the presentation centre at 100-1265 Howe Street, open daily except Fridays between noon and 5 p.m.

Submitted photo above, Martin Knowles photo right

Portrait Homes’ Hampstead in Maple Ridge was the recipient of the Georgie Award for Residential Community of the Year and Best Landscape Design, above.

Georgie Award winners take home the gold By Kerry Vital

Taking home a little golden statue isn’t just for Oscar winners. On Feb. 1, British Columbia’s best residential builders, renovators, designers and marketers were honoured with their own golden prizes at the Georgie Awards. The Georgie Awards are presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC,

and recognize the best of the best in B.C.’s residential home construction industry. “The excellent work from the winners – and indeed all the finalists – demonstrates that B.C. is truly the leader when it comes to innovative design and quality construction,” says CHBA BC President Rob Capar. This year’s gala ceremony took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, emceed by broadcaster Wayne Cox. Among this year’s big winners was Portrait Homes, who took home five awards. “We have an incredibly talented team that design and build great homes in fantastic communities,” says Robert Grimm, principal at Portrait. “I couldn’t be more proud of our team for their continued dedication and commitment to being the best they can be!” Portrait was honoured with the Customer Choice Georgie Awards, as well as the awards

for Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year and Residential Community of the Year and Best Landscape Design for Hampstead in Maple Ridge. “Potential home owners can be confident in purchasing a Portrait home,” says Grimm. “We are dedicated to looking after our home owners the way they deserve to be looked after.” Adera Development Corporation also went home a winner, with awards for Best MultiFamily Low Rise Development for Sail at the University of British Columbia and MultiFamily Home Builder of the Year. Solterra Developments was also wellrepresented at the Georgies, with their awards for Best Project Identity, Best Multi-Family Kitchen – New and Best Interior Design Display Suite – Single-Family or MultiFamily, all for Keefer Block in Vancouver.

Talisman Homes took home the Best Single Family Home up to 2,000 Square Feet under $500,000 for their home at Tsawwassen Springs, while first-time winner Saiya Developments Ltd. received the Best Single Family Home over 2,000 Square Feet under $750,000. Among the renovators honoured at the Georgies was Shakespeare Homes for Best Residential Renovation over $800,000 for their Mountain Highway project in North Vancouver and reVISION Customer Home Renovations for Best Residential Renovation $500,000 to $799,999. In two of the more exciting categories of the night, Atira Women’s Resource Society won the awards for Best Innovative Feature and Best Environmental Initiative, both for their development built out of recycled shopping containers. Located in the Downtown Eastside, the homes provide safe, affordable housing for women in the neighbourhood. For a full list of winners and finalists, visit www.georgieawards.ca.

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WE ARE METRO TOWN LIVE LARGE, INSIDE AND OUT At 48 storeys, 4670 Assembly Way is the tallest tower at Station Square, featuring bold architectural design outside and well-appointed contemporary layouts inside. With almost 100,000 square feet of private green space stretching one city block, the building’s elevated amenity features a tranquil fitness pavilion, reflecting pool, and large indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. 4670 Assembly Way sits above Restaurant Row, and the cafés and stores of Silver Drive – the best of Metrotown at your doorstep.

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The developer reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the information contained herein. Renderings are representational only and are not necessarily accurate, and final design, construction and features may differ. This is not an offering for sale as an offering can only be made after the filing of a disclosure statement, and only in jurisdictions where qualified in accordance with applicable local laws. E. & O. E.. Station Square and the Station Square logo are registered trademarks of Metro Shopping Centre Limited Partnership, and used under license.

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THE 5th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre (3438 Shuswap Road) in Kamloops on February 20 - 23, 2014. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities and door prizes. Trade show admission is complimentary. Don’t miss the only wastewater trade show and convention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com

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COUNTER ATTENDANTS 457795 BC Ltd dba Subway restaurant loc’d at 6610 Royal Ave., West Vancouver, BC, requires F/T Food Service Counter Attendants. Duties include; taking orders, serving customers at counter, accepting payments, preparing foods items, wrapping and packing food for dine-in or take-out, receiving supplies & filling refrigerators. Min 1/yr exp. Salary $13/hr. Fax resumes: 604-597-4470 or email: shiraz.dossa@gmail.com COUNTER ATTENDANTS - The owner of two companies; 457795 BC Ltd and 0802304 BC Ltd dba as 1 Subway restaurant located at 6610 Royal Ave., West Vancouver, BC, & a 2nd Subway at 2920 Lonsdale, North Vancouver, BC, requires several F/T Food Service Counter Attendants for the restaurants. Duties include taking orders, serving customers at the counter, accepting pymts, preparing food items, wrapping & packing food for dine-in or take-out, receiving supplies & filling refrigerators. Starting salary $11/hr. Fax resume to: 604-597-4470 or email: shiraz.dossa@gmail.com BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. Call

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and Others having claims against the Estate of Cornelius Lindhout, formerly of 3811 Pine Street, Burnaby BC, Deceased, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Catherine and Kimberly Lindhout, 3811 Pine St. Burnaby BC V5G 1Z3, before March 8th, 2014, after which date estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Karl Llewellyn Johannesson, deceased, formerly of #2106 10 Laguna Court, New Westminster, British Columbia. V3M 6W3, are to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix c/o A. Katheryn Johannesson, 116 Summerhill Place, Kelowna BC V1V-1T7 on or before February 28 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

A20 NewsLeader Friday, February 14, 2014