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End-of-the-year chat with BC NDP leader John Horgan. See Page A6
Second suspect arrested in Brentwood homicide 16-year-old boy charged earlier with seconddegree murder Wanda Chow
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Linda Doherty checks the temperature inside a special kiln built of 450 wine, beer and liquor bottles by members of the ceramics department at the Shadbolt Centre. The kiln was kind of a “working art” project as part of the Centre’s Italian Festival held on Saturday. While it was used to fire actual clay pieces, Doherty said it’s true worth was the effect the firing would have on the bottles. They were expected to melt and droop as the kiln’s interior temperature soared to 720 C degrees, creating unusual pieces of art themselves. Those deformed bottles are being sold by donation to raise money for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.
Burnaby sees spike in auto crime Trend being experienced across province Wanda Chow
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Burnaby is seeing a surge in auto crime—a trend that’s taking place across the province—but it’s still a far cry from 10 years ago, says the Burnaby RCMP. Staff Sgt. Major John Buis noted that in the past two years the number of vehicles stolen in
Burnaby has been quite a lot lower there have been 739, an increase of than other areas of the Lower almost 55 per cent with a few weeks Mainland. still to go in 2014. “It’s trending down but this But that’s less than a is one of those blips that’s quarter of what Burnaby come back up again.” saw in 2004, when there were When it comes to statistics, 3,182 vehicles stolen in the a clearer picture emerges city. when looking at a 10-year “It’s troubling for us and BUIS period, he noted. we have to target it, we have In 2013, there was a total to do something about it,” of 477 vehicles stolen in Burnaby. Buis said of this year’s spike, “but So far this year, Buis said on Friday, over a longer period of time it’s not
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Changes to the 116 bus route in Burnaby’s Big Bend industrial area instituted Monday will mean an easier commute for some of the 2,500 people who work in the area. The changes, which include 10 new stops along North Fraser Way between Byrne Road and Marine Way, were brought about by consultations between the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT), the City of Burnaby and TransLink. Paul Holden, BBOT president and CEO, said the initiative to improve bus service really got rolling in January when his organization co-hosted a Transit Solutions Forum with Alpha Technologies, one of Big Bend’s major employers. “As the voice of business in Burnaby, the BBOT has a mandate to advocate on issues that are important to our membership,” said
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Paul Holden of the Burnaby Board of Trade, Tim Savoie of TransLink and David Boroevich of Alpha Technologies greet one of the first buses to stop at one of 10 new stops that went into service along North Fraser Way on Monday.
Holden. “When an area is growing, we can play a role.” One of the new stops is at North Fraser Way and Tillicum, right outside Alpha Technologies, which has more than 500 employees. One of them is Enrique Radillo, an applications
engineer. His daily commute starts at 6 a.m. when he boards an express bus in Langley and, until Monday, ended an hour later with a 15 minute walk in all kinds of weather, sometimes through a muddy and rock-strewn construction area or along a busy road
with no proper sidewalk or streetlights. At the end of the day, a moment’s delay in departing the office can mean getting home late for dinner. “If the bus was coming, it’s a pretty long way to run,” said Radillo. But Monday, the warmth
of his office was only a short stroll in the crisp morning air away from one of the new stops. David Boroevich, Alpha’s chief marketing officer, joked the extra time employees save by not having to walk a kilometre to the bus will be used to work on projects. “The new route will make commuting easier, safer and more comfortable,” said Boroevich. “Having this improved service will also make it easier for us to attract and retain staff.” Tim Savoie of TransLink admitted there are still some kinks to be ironed out, like getting the City of Burnaby to erect No Parking signs around the new bus stops. But the changes to service in Big Bend are a “grassroots opportunity. “It’s about offering different choices to commuters,” said Savoie. “We’re fighting congestion.” twitter.com/newsleaderfotog
Too many people leave items in their cars ⫸
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Also helping to reduce auto theft has been the use of Air One, the RCMP helicopter, which pursues stolen vehicles from a safe distance, reducing the need for police pursuits. “The word gets out you’re being followed from the air,” Buis said of its effectiveness as a deterrent. He expects auto theft rates will drop even further as older vehicles, which are easier to steal, get replaced by newer, more secure models. As for this year’s jump in auto thefts, he said it’s
possible prolific offenders may be back on the streets after spending time in prison. Often vehicles are stolen to be used in committing other crimes. Burnaby RCMP will usually target the 20 most prolific offenders in the city, working with police forces and RCMP detachments in neighbouring cities for an integrated approach in dealing with increases in such crimes, Buis said. “Usually it takes a little while to figure out who the players are and what’s going on so I’m hoping this will be significantly down in the next two-month period of
time.” As for theft from vehicles, the Burnaby RCMP’s community policing report noted that’s on the rise as well. The detachment’s Prolific Offender Suppression Team is targeting a number of groups believed responsible for the spikes in auto crime. “The team has made arrests and in particular, arrested one Burnaby resident who may be linked to a number of incidents of residential break-and-enters, theft of autos and theft from autos,” the report said. As for how to prevent being the victim of auto
crime, Buis’ advice is simple: lock your cars, take the keys with you, park in well-lit areas and don’t leave anything visible in the vehicle. Especially with the colder weather, people tend to leave items in their vehicles, and sometimes they’ll even leave them idling unattended— also not advisable, even if you’re running into the store for “just a minute.” Know where your spare car keys are and lock them up at home as thieves will sometimes take keys during a break-in and return later to steal the vehicle. It’s all simple advice
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The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Peter Quon San Wong for the murder of a sex worker in a Burnaby brothel on March 3, 2009. Wong was convicted in 2012 of the first degree murder of Ping Li who was working as a prostitute in the brothel operated by Xing Li out of a unit in a Burnaby condominium tower. Wong was also acquitted of the attempted murder of Xing Li, but found guilty on the lesser charge of discharging a firearm with the intent to wound. After shooting Ping Li twice in the stomach and Xing Li in the shoulder, Wong fled the 25th floor apartment but left his cellphone behind. The phone was registered to Wong’s father and listed Peter Wong as its user. That evidence combined with footage from the apartment’s security cameras as well as testimony from Xing Li helped identify Wong as the gunman and led to his conviction. In the appeal, Wong’s lawyer asserted the jury should have been warned Xing Li’s testimony might not be credible because of his “unsavoury character” as a pimp. But, the court noted, Xing Li had no criminal record and had no alleged gang associations that might have made his evidence untrustworthy.
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USCPB say he was taken into custody after a name check of the National Crime Information Centre database by officers discovered he was the subject of an active warrant. He was held overnight before being taken to Blaine, Wash., the next day and turned over to
Canadian authorities. “Mr. Mokhtar was held in custody overnight by USCBP and on Dec. 11, 2014, through cooperative efforts with [Canada Border Services Agency] and IHIT, he was returned to Canada where he was arrested and taken into custody,” said IHIT Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pound in a press release.
“[USCBP] officers at SeaTac International Airport are continuously on alert, monitoring the arrival of any persons that may be fugitives from justice,” said USCPB area port director Mark Wilkerson in a press release. “Our endeavors, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, is a major role in helping to keep communities safe.”
Mokhtar’s next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 12 in Vancouver. IHIT, working with Burnaby RCMP, had earlier arrested and charged a 16-year-old boy with second-degree murder in the case on Oct. 2. “This arrest took place in a very public location within Surrey,” said Pound at the time. “At the time he
was arrested the suspect was carrying a loaded firearm. With the assistance of Burnaby RCMP and the [Lower Mainland District] Emergency Response Team a quick arrest was actioned in order to prevent potential harm to police and the public.” Police cannot release the name of the accused suspect because he is
considered a young offender. After Ramadan’s death, IHIT said he did not have a criminal record and police believed it was a targeted shooting. Witnesses reported seeing three males flee the scene after the shooting. They left in a smaller, silver or blue compact vehicle, headed south on Rosser Avenue.
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A poll of Metro Vancouverites gives the Yes campaign a slim early lead in the upcoming referendum on raising the sales tax 0.5 per cent within the region to fund transit and transportation upgrades. The Insights West poll found 52 per cent of respondents would probably or definitely vote Yes, while 39 per cent would vote No. Nine per
cent were undecided or won’t vote. But Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said there were more definite No voters (24 per cent) than definite Yes voters (18 per cent), suggesting more entrenched opposition and less enthusiastic support. “Support is very soft at this point,” Canseco said. “That is very, very problematic for the Yes side.” Please see NEED, A8
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This is not a good time to be looking for a parking spot at the mall. The final week before Christmas can be a harried, stressful time for shoppers seeking that perfect gift to place under the tree. For many, it can also be too much for their bank accounts to bear. According to the Bank of Montreal, 11 per cent of Canadians expect to go into debt to pay for their holiday spending. A survey last year by the Investors Group said almost one in four Canadians felt helpless trying to control their spending during the holiday season, and 68 per cent of those over spenders admitted their lack of fiscal discipline over Christmas reflects how they handle their money the rest of the year. Of course retailers, banks and credit card companies are only too quick to exploit the pleasure we get from shopping. Stores trumpet deals for no money down, no payments for 12 months, then bury the costs of such transactions, or the interest rate if the balance isn’t fully paid, in minuscule fine print. Banks extend lines of credit, float loans against home equity. Credit card companies expect only minimal monthly payments to maintain your standing. Some even send blank cheques, urging recipients to use them “like cash.” All to keep us spending. We’re only too happy to oblige. BMO says Canadians will spend an average of $1,517 this holiday season. Sadly, too many can’t afford to spend that much. Thirty-one per cent of Canadians surveyed by Investors Group said they’re concerned by their excessive spending. Another 18 per cent said their holiday season is ruined by their worries over how to pay for their indulgences. When it comes to holiday shopping, it’s often a case of short-term pleasure followed by long-term pain.
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Horgan on LNG, climate, farmland Following are highlights from Tom Fletcher’s year-end interview with NDP leader John Horgan. For an extended version, see the Opinion section at www. burnabynewsleader.com.
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TF: The B.C. Liberal government has given every indication they’re going to proceed with the Site C dam on the Peace River. What do you think? JH: I’ve always maintained that it’s a good project, but it’s a question of when to add another $8-9-10-12 billion onto the backs of ratepayers. First of all, go to the B.C. Utilities Commission and find out if this is the power you need and if this is the time to build it. The government refuses to do that, and I think that’s just an Achilles heel in this process. TF: You voted for the liquefied natural gas income tax to provide certainty, and then you immediately said you would work to increase the LNG tax in 2017, before any major project could be started. How is that certainty?
JH: I thought it was important that the investment community in this sector knew there was bipartisan support for LNG in British Columbia. But we went from a seven per cent [tax] to a 3.5 per cent because of a softening market. If there is a decline in return to the province because of a softening market, then surely over a 25-year period – not just between now and 2017, but if the market conditions change and prices go up – I think British Columbians would want their government to make sure they were getting a fair share of that benefit. TF: Why did you vote against the LNG environmental legislation? JH: They said prior to the election that LNG would be
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the greenest in the world. And then when they tabled legislation they left out 70 per cent of the emissions from upstream activity. TF: Gordon Campbell’s great goal for greenhouse gases, 33 per cent reduction by 2020, can that be reached assuming a substantial LNG development? JH: I find it difficult to believe that they’re going to achieve those results. [Environment Minister] Mary Polak has a different point of view, and our job as opposition is to hold them accountable to the numbers that they passed into law, and we’re going to do that. One of the three sectors, housing, energy and transportation, where emission profiles can be managed downward is transportation. And the government has wasted 18 months talking about a referendum on [Metro Vancouver transit.] TF: What’s your top priority for 2015? JH: I think the public is going to increasingly find affordability issues to be the challenge. We
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National Energy Board is a special interest group Re: the National Energy Board By its selective, exclusionary policies, NEB is clearly a special interest group, not an impartial review body. An energy regulator that fails to include the impact on the marine environment of tankers that transport pipeline product is clearly operating from a predetermined agenda. In the public sector, this is called a mandate. In the private sector this is called lack of competency. B. Hechter Burnaby
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of youth in care have to be approved by a caseworker within the ministry. This bears repeating: These care plans, which have led to a litany of criminal acts being perpetrated against children, were approved by someone in the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Minister Cadieux should resign. Not simply for the incompetence of accepting plans that put children in harm’s way, but for the callous lack of response this report has generated from her office. The ministry has had two years to fix this problem, and they’ve decided they have “other priorities.” What could possibly be more of a priority than the proper care of children with complex and special needs? This is one more tragedy this government has perpetrated from a lack of care. Trevor Ritchie Burnaby
IN PRAISE OF THOSE WHO FIGHT It amazes me the number of local people who leap to the defense of Kinder Morgan, a multi-national corporation who wishes to carry out a project that has no benefit to our city whatsoever. Fortunately we have a local government that, unlike our national and provincial government, is not influenced by Kinder Morgan’s considerable financial clout with which they can buy politicians and governments. They will no doubt win with their intimidation tactics. The threat of a multi-million dollar civil law suit would have kept many protesters away. Those who had the guts to protest can be very proud of themselves. Russ Leach Burnaby
Re: Christy Clark on climate, clawbacks, etc. (BC Views, NewsLeader, Dec. 10) While I realize Tom Fletcher is a columnist and not a reporter, his bias really shines through in this interview piece. Tom to Christy: “All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve [referring to other provincial governments] basically bought the Business Licence Invoices anti-hydraulic fracturing myth?” Surely this “interview”, subjective leading questions and all, should be more properly classed as a journalistic equivalent to All 2015 business licence invoices have been mailed. an infomercial. If you have not received your bill, please contact the David Lambert Licence Office immediately at 604-294-7320. Burnaby
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Anger and lack of trust with TransLink are a major factor for opponents, the results showed, with 71 per cent of No voters saying they do not have confidence in the transportation agency to properly deliver the promised projects. A similar number suggested TransLink should instead find other ways to fund transit expansion and 60 per cent suspect the regional sales tax, once created, would climb higher. Supporters said they were voting Yes because of the need to address traffic congestion and service problems in the region, and said the promise of independent audits on how the new money is spent will increase transparency. Canseco sees more potential for a No campaign that hammers TransLink’s failures to gain ground than for Yes support to firm up and grow. “The No side is motivated mainly by a high level of disagreement with the way TransLink operates,” he said. “That is very, very tough to change.” He said mayors and other Yes campaigners are left promoting the promised upgrades and telling voters “You may be
angry with the way TransLink was run or the difficulties on SkyTrain but if you vote No we get nothing.” Mayors last Thursday unveiled the proposed PST hike to raise $250 million a year to fund – with federal and provincial contributions – a $7.5-billion expansion that would include a Broadway subway, light rail in Surrey, 11 new express bus B-Lines and a general 25 per cent increase in bus service. The level of support dropped to 47 per cent among drivers and rose to 69 per cent among transit users. Canseco said that was in line with generally higher support among young voters (58 per cent) who are more likely to take transit versus older ones (44 per cent) who tend to drive. “Young people see those benefits as something that is tangible,” he said. “But if you’re a driver and you never go to the Pattullo Bridge, there’s really nothing here for you. You can talk about road safety and maintenance but those are things that have to happen regardless of the referendum.” Asked if the concentration of support among younger voters – who generally have
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Holiday music releases on the horizon Traditions vary from family to family, but many families share a love of holiday songs and carols at this time of year. Many notable performers have lent their voices to timeless classics or created entirely new songs that have gone on to become perennial favourites. Every year new singers showcase their talents with Christmas releases, and 2014 is no different. Holiday albums available this year include country artists’ collaborations, a carol collection from a singer-songwriter and a surprise swing-jazz release from an actor and voiceover artist. • Grammy-winning vocalist Michael W. Smith teams up with a bevy of country music greats on his “Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas.” Popular artists Lady Antebellum, Jennifer Nettles, Little Big Town, and
even U2’s Bono appear on this album, which features an orchestral flavor. The album is Smith’s fourth holiday release. • Those looking for another Christmas album to freshen up their collections can look to “Sings Christmas Carols” from Mark Koselek. The singersongwriter and frontman for the band Sun Kil Moon lends his baritone and guitar chops to several classic Christmas carols, including “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and “The First Noel.” • Seth MacFarlane may have Oscar and Grammy nominations to his name, but soon he will have a Christmas album to his credit as well. MacFarlane recorded “Holiday for Swing” during the holiday season last year. The release follows MacFarlane’s critically acclaimed musical debut, “Music Is Better Than Words.” The actor collaborates with
Norah Jones, Sarah Bareilles and others on the tracks, which have a jazz-blues feel. In case you happened to miss the release of the variety of Christmas albums last year, choose among “I Wanna Go Surfin’ With Santa,” by the Hollyberries; “Horror Xmas,” from The Misfits; “Snow Globe,” by Erasure; or “On This Winter’s Night,” from Lady Antebellum. If you’re seeking some distinctly Canadian music with a Christmas angle, you might try the Meaghan Smith album It Snowed, with “Christmas Kiss,” “Zat You Santa” and “Breakable.” Joni Mitchell’s “River” is considered a Christmas song as is Gordon Lightfoot’s “Song for a Winter’s Night.” And one of the most popular Canadian Christmas songs is Bryan Adams’ “Christmas Time.”
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The man behind the beard Every Christmas Eve, children go to bed eagerly anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. This merry gentleman is purported to visit the home of every good girl and boy, delivering gifts and cheer along the way. Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a very real and generous individual named Nicholas. In the third century, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in presentday Turkey. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, believing that giving should be done secretly and sacrificially in Jesus Christ’s name rather than one’s own. Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor daughters to enable
them to get married. He reportedly put coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope of hundreds of people in his community, making him a beloved and revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry, Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others. Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated by many Christians even after his death. His charity and unselfish works helped inspire generations of the faithful, and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers.
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Keeping Santa’s magic alive HaveHave hed your you reached you reached Youyour may your be ductible? Pharmacare Pharmacare deductible? deductible? eligible for a Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Santa Claus. Santa will forever be ingrained in the holiday season, serving as an endearing symbol of the season regardless of your religious affiliation. Parents typically go to great lengths to ensure their children enjoy the holiday season. By keeping the magic of Santa alive, parents can add a special touch to the holiday season for their youngsters. Children may become more skeptical of Santa around the time they turn 10, but there are plenty of ways to encourage this spirit to live on year after year.
their children to the library and rent a Christmas tale or take home a book of holiday stories, reading a different one before bed each night. Encourage children to write their own positive stories of what the holidays mean to them and read them aloud to family and friends.
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York-based newspaper writers who blended the St. Nicholas name with the appearance of a Dutch town citizen. The goal was to reach out to the primarily Dutch immigrants living in New York at the time. This jolly elf image was given a boost by the publication of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” which was published around the same time.
outshine the more accurate St. Nicholas version as a religious man, fostered by political drawings and caricatures that depicted Santa as a chubby sort in a red suit. That image prevails to this day. Beneath the Christmas symbolism, the beard and the presents associated with Santa Claus lies a tale of generosity that originated with St. Nicholas.
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Holiday Open House: BurnabyDouglas MP Kennedy Stewart invites the community to his holiday open house. When: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4 to 8 p.m. (MP greetings at 5:30 p.m.) Where: Community Office, 4658 Hastings St., Burnaby. Christmas Services: Christmas E ve c a n d l e l i g h t s e r v i c e, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m. with refreshments); Christmas Day Service, Thursday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Where: Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604435-4123. New Year’s Eve Glitz & Glamour: Melo Productions presents its 15th annual New Year’s Eve dinner and dance event. Featuring three dance floors—Top 40, Latin, Caribbean and Old School—six DJs and one band. Formal dress. When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, doors 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000, early bird prices until Dec. 26, $65 dance only (9:30 p.m. admission), $99 dinner and dance (plus fees).
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A Supreme Court of Canada decision granting police wider powers to search cellphones after an arrest raises troubling questions for privacy and fails to take into account the power of the devices most people carry in their pockets and purses. That’s the response of SFU criminology professor David MacAlister to the high court’s 4-3 ruling Thursday. “The court has taken a fairly naive view of what a cellphone is,” he said Friday. “No doubt police are going to push the boundaries a little bit and see what happens.” The ruling allows a warrantless search of a phone provided it’s carefully documented and limited to the immediate reason for the arrest. MacAlister said that appears to limit the search to recent texts, emails, photos and calls, not older ones or an exploration of data that may be in various other smartphone apps. A deeper search of a smartphone could still be done, but would require a warrant.
MacAlister said it’s unclear exactly where the line would be drawn between recent information related to the arrest – like a photo from a crime scene or a text to a crime boss confirming a job was done – and older data, including unrelated personal texts or intimate photos officers might stumble upon. “Are police really going to be careful to just look at the last one or two photos taken? That causes me concern.” MacAlister said the ruling appears to run contrary to a 2013 court ruling that all computer searches require a warrant because of the intrusiveness of searching all the private and personal information they contain. He questions whether the cellphone or computer rules would apply to tablets. MacAlister said technological lines between computers, phones and tablets have become increasingly blurry and there’s no logic in the law attempting to redraw them. “There’s a real grey area now between what constitutes a phone and what constitutes a personal computer,” he said. “I personally use my cellphone for pretty much everything that five years ago I would have done on a computer.” twitter.com/jeffnagel
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Heard to be inducted into Burnaby hall of fame Burnaby lacrosse icon Russ Heard will be inducted into the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame in February along with six other individuals and a pioneering lacrosse team. The lanky Heard was a scoring machine for the Burnaby Lakers. He was the Western Lacrosse Association scoring champion in 1992, 1997 and 1999 and a first-team league all-star five times. Heard racked up 1,201 points, including 447 goals, in the 399 games he played which is ninth all-time in the WLA. Heard also played in the National Lacrosse League for the now defunct Charlotte Cobras for one season and the Toronto Rock for three. Heard’s No. 9 was the first jersey retired by the Lakers in 2013. He coached the senior Lakers for seven seasons making the playoffs each time. He’ll be joined for induction in the athlete category by Brian Cowie (paracycling, triathlon)
and Anna Schnell (rugby). Builders to be inducted are Roy Nosella (soccer) and Dan Taylor (baseball) while Kyna Fletcher (gymnastics) and Mimmo Morello (soccer, wrestling) will be going in as coaches. The 1934 Burnaby Cougars provincial champion women’s lacrosse squad will be inducted into the team category. The hall’s induction banquet will take place at the Firefighers Banquet Hall at Metrotown on Thursday, Feb. 26. ATHLETE Brian Cowie Cowie is a visually impaired athlete who has participated in nine para-cycling world championships as a road and track cyclist. He’s won 14 national championships and snagged a silver medal in the 1998 world championships in the individual time trial. Cowie was ranked No. 1 in the world on the track in 2009 and won a bronze at the world championships that year. In addition to cycling, Cowie has competed in 15 Ironman triathlons, including three world championships. And he’s done more than 100 short course Olympic distance triathlons, winning silver at two ITU championships. Anna Schnell Schnell was an elite player on an elite Burnaby Lake Rugby Club squad. In her six seasons (20042010), Schnell was a dominating force as Burnaby Lake won three provincial championships. She also led B.C. to its first Canadian championship in eight years in 2005. Schnell has played more than 30 times for Canada including the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. In fact, she was the second highest scorer in the 2010 tournament in England with 46 points losing out on the scoring title by only two points. BUILDER Roy Nosella After highly successful playing careers on the soccer pitch and baseball diamond, Nosella turned his attention to giving back to sport. The long-time Burnaby school counsellor was a BC Soccer director and vice-chair for seven years, and a director of the Vancouver Metro If you are interested in Soccer League for hearing more about the study seven years. He refereed and possibly participating, please contact: in the Metro Women’s Soccer League Prohealth Clinical Research where he developed Phone: 604-263-3661 and implemented a Email: prohealthclinical@gmail.com mentorship program. His efforts were recognized when he received the A.C. Sanford Award for Active ContRolled FraCture Study more than 20 years of in Postmenopausal Women With exceptional service to Osteoporosis at High Risk of Fracture B.C. soccer.
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In addition, Nosella served on the Vancouver Athletic Commission for 43 years including a stint as its chair. Dan Taylor Taylor has been commissioner of the Lower Mainland Baseball Association ever since the adult recreational baseball league was formed in 1994. Under his leadership, the LMBA has evolved into the largest adult baseball league in Canada with 32 teams in 14 municipalities. Today the league has players ranging in age from 19 to over 70. Taylor managed the B.C. Capitals, which won the Canadian 50-plus title at the Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Federation championships in 2008 and 2010. He was the tournament chair of the 2010 championship held in Burnaby and New Westminster which attracted 24 teams from across Canada. He has also been the recipient of Sport BC’s President’s Award.
COACH Kyna Fletcher Fletcher began coaching gymnastics 30 years ago. Her passion for the sport resulted in her being named the national stream coach of the year in 2006, which goes to fletcher the coach who has had the most success with its national level gymnasts. Fletcher received Gymnastics BC’s Member of Distinction award in 2010 and the organization also presented her with a life member award in 2013. She was also the team director for Canada’s gymnastic team that finished fifth at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Emilio (Mimmo) Marrello Marrello’s boys soccer squads won six provincial titles and went to the national championships four times winning twice. His 2006 Burnaby Royals were inducted into the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. He was named B.C. youth coach of the year in 2002. Several of Marrello’s charges have made national youth teams with five of them going on to
play professional soccer. His Burnaby Girls Titans squad which he coached for three years also won two provincial titles and went to two national finals where they took the sliver medal. Marrello’s coaching exploits aren’t limited to the soccer pitch but the wrestling mat as well coaching many provincial and national champions including Tom Petryshen, who wrestled in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, and John Tenta, a world junior champion in 1985. TEAM 1934 Burnaby Cougars The Burnaby Cougars women’s field lacrosse team was formed in 1930 despite the disapproval and disdain of many in the community including the Burnaby South principal who banned the school’s students from playing on the team. The Cougars went on to defeat the Richmond Milkmaids 4-1 in the provincial final at the old Cambie Street grounds. • Tickets will go on sale in January and will be available by emailing tickets09@shaw.ca or by phone at 604-436-1672. For more information on the hall go to www.burnabysportshalloffame. ca.
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 2015.
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CARRIERS NEEDED Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472
for available routes email
Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com
NURSERY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Extraordinary administrative assistant required full-time to assist our diverse team at NATS Nursery. Duties to include sales support, administration and reception. Candidate must have a high energy level, be good at multitasking and have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. See www.natsnursery.com/about us/job opportunities for a detailed job description and to learn more about what we do. This position would suit an individual with a passion for horticulture. We offer a competitive salary package including extended health care.. Email resume to: opportunity@natsnursery.com
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.
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EDUCATION
Established in 1900, E.B. Horsman & Son is the only independently owned and operated electrical wholesaler in BC. We currently have an opening in our Richmond Branch Center for a:
COUNTER SALES REPRESENTATIVE This position is the primary point of contact for our customers and must provide excellent service. If you are looking for a challenging position with growth opportunities and would like to work for the “Electrical Distributor of Choice”, please visit www.ebhorsman.com for more information.
Accounting Diploma BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Less than 8 month course. 604.901.5120
AR ER C T A O LT FL ADU
This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements:
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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
blackpress.ca
HELP WANTED
We thank all applicants for your interest!
Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities.
If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com
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careers@vankam.com or Fax: 604-587-9889
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Production Workers
The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.
HELP WANTED
To join our team of professional drivers please send a resume and current drivers abstract to:
PART-TIME
• Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation
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$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates
WESTERN CANADA’S fastest growing chalk & mineral paint products for the DIY Craft Market. Adding new retailers now! Log onto funkedup.ca/bc or call 1-855-3865338 today.
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VACATION SPOTS
CHILDREN
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
YOUTH & ADULTS
Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise
RV Lot Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593
INFORMATION SOAR is Pacific Coastal Airline’s in-flight magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca
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GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.
PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
www.affordablemoversbc.com
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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
HELP WANTED
NEED EXTRA
CASH? We’re looking for carriers!
Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays
LEADER
CARRIERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING ROUTES IN
604-537-4140 FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
PERSONAL SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
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SUNDECKS
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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TREE SERVICES
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $579K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 627
HOMES WANTED
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
FIVE STAR ROOFING
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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MOVING & STORAGE
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
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COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm, incl utils & cable NS/NP $1100/mo. Avail Jan 1 604-464-2757
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LOOKING FOR WORK?
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SUITES, UPPER
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
TRANSPORTATION 818
CARS - DOMESTIC
GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT 2005 Malibou. 75K. New brakes. $2500. Call (604)437-7309.
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
ELECTRICAL
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
REAL ESTATE
NUTRITION/DIET
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
604-540-2028, 778-708-6336
Burnaby 2 bdrm w/view. Very clean, nr Metrotown, NS/NP. Ldry incl. $1050/mo + 2/3 utils. 604-430-8144
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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For more info call 604.436.2472 or email: circulation@burnabynewsleader.com
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Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
PAINT SPECIAL
WEIGHT loss, 30 days, proven, healthy, money back guarant. Email: lb@oadda.com 250-900-1254
LINDEN GLEN APTS
Yorkshire Terrier to re-home, 4 yr old intact female, CKC reg, champion lines, serious inquires only $1000. (604)858-9758
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY,
Yorkshire Terrier, 10 week old male Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806
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QTY BOUNDARIES Keith St - Marine Dr, Buller Av - Gilley Av 86 Keith St - Marine Dr, Royal Oak Av - Glenwood Cl 75 McKee St - Patrick St, Macpherson Av 73 Burris St - Stanley St, Walker Av - Malvern Av 102 Elwell St - Wedgewood St, Canada Way, 6th St 87 12th Av - 14th Av, 2nd St - Newcombe St 81 Halifax St - Sumas St, Holdom Av - Fell Av 92 Halifax St - Sumas St, Fell Av - Kensington Av 80 Sumas St - Broadway, Woolwich Av - Kensington Av 82 Sumas St - Broadway, Fell Av - Woolwich Av 76 Parker St - Meadedale Dr, Springer Av - Beridale Crt 122 Grant St - Broadway, Heathdale Dr - Holdom Av 67 Curtis St - Chalres St, Holdom Av - Fell Av 60 Brentlawn Dr - Ridgelawn Dr, Beta Av - Delta Av 112 Napier St - Graveley St, Ingleton Av - Gilmore Av
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BURNABY ROUTE#
PETS
GOLDEN DOODLE puppies, born Nov. 29. Mom is a sml reg. Golden & Dad is a sml Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, and low/no shed). Our dogs are part of our home/life and we wish the same for our pups. Please consider the time/commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st Shots/deworming. $1200. Ph: 604-820-4827
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
HELP WANTED
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RENTALS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
AFFORDABLE MOVING
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A24 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 17, 2014
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and happy holidays
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NORTH RD & LOUGHEED 4075 North Road 604-421-4620
ADDRESS GOES HERE KINGSWAY BURNABY 5550 Kingsway ADDRESS GOES HERE (3.5 blocks eastHERE of Metrotown) ADDRESS GOES
MARINE & BYRNE 7519 Market Crossing 604-431-5100
604-434-6668
LOUGHEED & GILMORE 4129 Lougheed Hwy. 604-299-4423
NEW WESTMINSTER 610 - 6th Street 604-522-4800 Job info:
LSM ad - address only
KENSINGTON SQUARE 6500 Hastings Street 604-299-2214 CYAN