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George Clulow says the preservation of natural habitat in Burnaby’s urban parks, like Deer Lake, are helping keep the population of birds in the city relatively stable. Clulow is the organizer of the annual Christmas bird count, which had its best results in 15 years in December.

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Perfect conditions for birds and the people who watch them helped December’s annual Christmas bird count reach its highest numbers in 15 years. Nine volunteer birders working in teams in Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake parks, as well as Burnaby Mountain, spotted 69 species during the count, which occurred Dec. 14. That’s 10 better than the count’s 10-year average of 59, said George Clulow, the president of the British Columbia Field Ornithologists.

“We hit it out of the park, so to that have kept the lakes free from ice speak,” said Clulow. “We found has meant more ducks and geese are everything that day, nearly all the sticking around. birds you’d expect to see in Burnaby Counters recorded 58 ring-billed in the winter.” gulls, 28 doubleThat included crested cormorants, 23 flickers, almost 311 mallard ducks, George Clulow double previous 47 northern pintails If we keep lots of rough and highs for that natural areas in the parks we and 66 ring-necked species, as well ducks. should be able to continue as seven pileated “It makes a big with what we’re getting now. woodpeckers, which difference if the Clulow called “unprecedented.” lakes are unfrozen,” said Clulow. Clulow said the bright sunny “Ducks and geese aren’t around if weather helped counters spot more there isn’t open water.” birds. And the mild temperatures Clulow said the count’s results

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indicate the wintering bird population in Burnaby is relatively stable. That’s testimony to the tracts of wild, undeveloped areas in the city’s parks. “It’s important to keep the habitat we’ve got a little wild,” said Clulow. “If we keep lots of rough and natural areas in the parks, we should be able to continue with what we’re getting now.” Again counters noted an increase in Anna’s hummingbirds, said Clulow.

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A contractor which does much of its work for local municipalities is suing the City of Burnaby over a policy it says blacklists companies that sue the city. J. Cote & Son Excavating Ltd. filed a notice of civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court on Dec. 19 against Burnaby city hall seeking to have the policy cancelled and ruled unconstitutional. Nearly all of the company’s work is secured through a competitive tender process, the document said. For years it has been awarded contracts with Burnaby for work such as watermain installations, road construction and the separation of combined sewers. But after one such contract in 2012, there was a dispute over payment. “The dispute was heard by a referee, however Burnaby declined the nonbinding finding of the referee. J. Cote then sought arbitration, but Burnaby did not consent.” As a result, in December 2013, the company took legal action against Burnaby to recover payment to which it believed it was contractually entitled. Please see CLAUSE, A4

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When the NewsLeader first featured Diana Bang in 2003, she was a young university student who was nurturing a love of acting she first discovered while a student at Burnaby North secondary. She was a member of Assaulted Fish, an Asian sketch comedy group that pokes fun at stereotypes and the experiences of people from Asian cultures living in a western environment. Today, Bang is fielding interviews from reporters around the world after a turn in her first major feature film, The Interview, with Seth Rogen and James Franco. The comedy made headlines after apparently offending computer hackers in North Korea, forcing only a limited release of the movie. And she was featured in the December issue of Vanity Fair magazine. It’s all enough for Bang’s mom to finally realize her daughter’s acting bug isn’t just a hobby. Bang said in a phone interview that she did graduate with a degree in psychology and geography from the University of British Columbia. “Right after school I decided I didn’t want to do anything serious,” she said with a laugh. Like many in the acting trade, she worked in restaurants before landing an office job to pay the bills. She’s been at that receptionist job ever since, thanks to her employer being very flexible and supportive of her acting career. “For the longest time my mom thought it was just a hobby … ‘when are you going to go back to school and get a real job?’” Bang thinks the reality sunk in for her mom, who now lives in New Westminster, only after she was brought on the set of The Interview, which was shot in Vancouver. “She was like, ‘oh, this is a big deal, this is a real thing.’ And now that The Interview has come out I think she’s hoping I can make a go of this for real. Whereas I’ve been trying to make a go of it for a while now,” Bang added with a laugh. In The Interview, she plays the role of Sook, the fictional propaganda minister for North Korea. Franco plays a TV talk show host and Rogen, his

ABOVE: Back in 2003, Bang was interviewed by the NewsLeader when she was competing in an improv competition with her sketch comedy troupe, Assaulted Fish. LEFT: Bang stars in The Interview alongside James Franco and Seth Rogen.

producer. The pair score an interview with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un only to have the CIA ask them to carry out an assassination. Bang said while she usually goes through several auditions before landing a role, she only had two this time, with the second a reading opposite Rogen himself, who grew up in South Vancouver. “I think the role in particular is very specific and I guess maybe when I auditioned they saw I could fulfill that niche.” While Bang is of Korean heritage she can’t speak the language fluently. “But a Korean accent I can do because I’ve grown up around it.” She recruited her mom to help her brush up on her Korean language skills and practice the North Korean dialect.

And she researched the country and the circumstances and regime its people live under. She’s hopeful that the mainstream movie will help shed a light among the masses on the difficult situation in that country. “Hopefully it’d be nice if some people are curious they’ll look up those documentaries and read those blogs and find out more about what’s going on there.” Bang is happy to see a major film featuring so many Asian Canadian and American actors, including Burnaby resident Paul Bae. She’s also impressed that the producers were “adamant” about casting actors and extras of Korean heritage instead of simply generic Asians. As for the controversy over the hackers threatening violence at theatres screening the film, which

led to a limited release in theatres and distribution largely online, Bang said she was in the dark as much as everyone else. “This whole situation is very surreal for me. Not just all bad, but being in a Hollywood movie, it’s all surreal. I feel like I’m just processing everything. I was finding things out just as everyone else was.” She was “more in a state of shock” than anything else, she said. Despite the hacker situation, Bang did get her red carpet moment attending the film’s premiere in Los Angeles. “It was scaled down but for me I don’t know anything else, it’s my first premiere. So I was overwhelmed still. People were like, ‘this is way smaller than a normal premiere’ and I was, well,

still a lot of people to me. “I got to walk down a small red carpet and got all dressed up … And because my mom and sister were with me, it felt really special. I think my mom was really proud of me.” As for Vanity Fair, she got calls from her agent, manager and publicist that she’d been chosen to be featured in the renowned magazine. “I had never been to New York before and I definitely got the star treatment, got picked up in a Town Car. I felt very fancy.” The photo shoot gave her a taste of “the celebrity Hollywood lifestyle, trying on all these super fancy clothes and really expensive jewelry.” Bang has roles in a couple of independent films, The Tree Inside and The Master Cleanse, which have yet to be released, and a TV series, Paranormal Solutions Inc., set to air in February or March. Assaulted Fish still does one to two shows a year and she still hangs out with that group of friends. Despite the whirlwind of recent months, living in Vancouver keeps her grounded and “away from the craziness,” she said. “There is a film industry here but I’m not bombarded with it constantly. For me, I like the balance of that.” twitter.com/WandaChow

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Once native to California, the hummingbirds have settled in the Lower Mainland in recent years as temperatures have warmed, and gardeners keep feeders supplied with food. Other species, like ruddy ducks, are declining due to climate change, said Clulow. “There’s some winners and losers in the big picture,” he said. One surprise find, a flock of 14 pine grosbeaks, spotted by a counter on Burnaby Mountain is attracting bird watchers from across the region. The species is rarely seen on the coast, as it is native to coniferous forests high in the mountains or in Eurasia. But these grosbeaks seems quite content to feed on the ornamental cherries in Burnaby Mountain Park, said Clulow.

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A North Burnaby martial arts school has been ordered to pay four years of unpaid business licences or it must close. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher ordered Mark Gildemeester to make good on the annual fee to operate his Master Gee’s Black Belt Academy at 5508 Hastings St. The academy had a business licence from 2000 to 2009. But in October 2010, the City of Burnaby’s licence office sent a letter advising Gildemeester it had not received the renewal fee for that year. The letter also advised

Gildemeester if he did not pay, he could face a maximum fine of $500 or legal action. Gildemeester, who calls himself “Master Gee,” contended he didn’t need a licence because he wasn’t running his school with the intent to profit or gain. He based his position on wording from the City of Burnaby’s website that defined a business as “carrying on a commercial or industrial undertaking of any kind or providing professional, personal or other services for the purpose of profit or gain.” As well, Gildemeester argued that, as the City of Burnaby is located on unceded First

Nations lands, he had obtained special permission from an elder of the Squamish First Nation to use the land to teach martial arts. Justice Kelleher rejected all of Gildemeester’s arguments. He said the martial arts academy is clearly a business as it charges fees for the classes it advertises on its website. “He is no different from other persons operating businesses in the city,” said Kelleher of Gildemeester. He ordered Gildemeester to pay back licence fees of $1,535 plus $750 in costs to the city within 30 days of his judgment or face closure for operating without a licence.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Sean Fitzsimmons was at New Westminster Quay Dec. 31 to enjoy the sunrise, and got an idea on the pedestrian overpass linking Hyack Square and the River Market. The sun was shining at just the right angle illuminating the hill across the river, and he opted for a timed shot with himself in it. ‘I set my camera up on my camera case, since I didn’t have my tripod. After I had a look at it on my computer I was amazed at the great colours and contrast in the photo.’

Digging deeper Tax and fee increases have become as sure a sign that a new year has arrived as champagne and fireworks. According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, B.C. residents can expect to see hikes in the rates they pay for MSP, EI, CPP, BC Hydro, ICBC and BC Ferries. Among the increases for 2015, the Medical Services Premium Tax goes up $33 a year for individuals and $66 for families; EI and CPP taxes will go up $23 in 2015; BC Hydro announced a six per cent hike in electricity rates for April 1, which amounts to an estimated $72 for the average home; BC Ferries will boost fares 3.9 per cent; and ICBC is expected to raise basic auto insurance, estimated to be $36 for the average car. “Every government and agency seems to get their pound of flesh, and one wonders when enough will be enough,” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The simple answer to that question seems to be never. BC Ferries shows that even the threat of decreasing revenues and a damaged economy can’t restrain the Crown corporation’s temptation to gouge its customers. A Union of B.C. Municipalities report shows that fare increases have driven down ridership on BC Ferries at a cost of $2.3 billion to the provincial GDP. But perhaps the most troubling increase is the one to basic auto insurance premiums. The increase comes despite the government funnelling more than $150 million from the Crown corporation into provincial coffers, and it will be targeted at safe drivers along with those actually responsible for any increase in claims. It’s clear that when it comes to fee hikes, fairness and financial returns play no part in the equation. It’s just a new year’s plunge into the taxpayers’ wallet. —Black Press

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Cruel online condemnation Columns heralding the new year are usually reflective of the past 12 months, or contain heartfelt, hopeful wishes for the next dozen. Fine. I’ll reflect on the utterly disconcerting comments that so often appear on Facebook in the wake of a violent death, and heartily hope that such inane blabber disappears in the near future. Wishful thinking, indeed. The FB dialogue that took place in the aftermath of the death of Marcus Larabie on Boxing Day in Abbostsford was a disturbing example. The online story was barely hours old before it started – the idle speculation, the fingerpointing, the self-righteous sermonizing, the condemnation of the driver, who happened to be an off-duty cop, and verdicts issued upon the victim, who happened to be a 14-year-old boy who tragically lost his life. Cruel, useless chatter. In several cases, the posts were highly offensive, and brutally hurtful to the victim’s loved ones,

Andrew Holota the driver, and his family. Let’s jump to conclusions and lay blame! Was the youth in the crosswalk? Wearing dark clothing? On a skateboard? Was the driver texting? Drinking? Who was it? Why name him? Why not? So many premature questions – including some with obvious answers if one actually took the time to read the initial story; and others that require expert, painstaking investigation of the circumstances. That’s what police and accident analysts do, and that work often results in something called facts. Those require corroboration. They need careful analysis. And even then, facts can be elusive. Witnesses make mistakes. Their observations conflict. Fact is, many people can’t wait

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before they post their thoughts on Facebook. Some don’t even seem to think. Multiple cases of mental incontinence. It used to be called gossip. Now the new buzzword is crowdsourcing. The reliability is about the same – next to zero. Real witnesses give their statements to investigators, who don’t post every facet of their analysis and evaluation on Facebook, or for that matter, tell the media until they’re good and ready. Everyone else just passes on unsubstantiated rumours and hearsay. But that’s exactly what much social media communication is about. Yes, it does have merits. It is a way to connect over distances, to bring people together. And it should be acknowledged that many folks offered online condolences to the Larabie family. Yet social media is also rife with vapid observations on all and sundry. No qualifications of any kind required. Legions of

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Transportation options needed I watched the local news New Year’s Day, in regards to those who went to downtown Vancouver to celebrate and how they were stranded for hours by not being able to get a taxi. There seems to be something terribly wrong when you can’t get a taxi when needed. As someone who has lived around the Metro Vancouver area for many years, I can say that 20 years ago there was no problem. This situation is not acceptable. I don’t buy all the excuses the taxi companies give in regard to licensing. I think it’s sheer greed. Recently the company Uber proposed providing some sort of transportation service, but all the taxi companies were crying foul. They have a sort of monopoly—of course they don’t want competition. They claim that their drivers have training. Well I saw an example of that training the other day at a shopping mall where an elderly lady waited for her cab

and when it approached her, she was pushing a walker full of groceries and the driver just sat on his behind while she struggled to open her door. He finally got out and helped a bit. If the taxi companies can’t supply reasonable service, I say bring on Uber. Cody Tabois Burnaby

BETTER PRIORITIES NEEDED AT TRANSLINK Re: TransLink executives out of touch (Letters, NewsLeader, Dec. 24) I agree that TransLink execs are out of touch. None of us can afford a rise in the PST. We pay enough in taxes. Perhaps the execs can answer my question as to why for over 15 years, Metrotown station has not been upgraded, despite the 50 per cent increase in users through this station. Not only is this station very inaccessible, especially for people who have mobility issues

(the elevator is very slow and always full and there are only stairs on the other side ), it is also very dirty especially around the stairs towards the east side. The emergency stairs look pretty dirty too. We urgently need a ramp to replace it, as this station is a total fire trap. If there was an emergency on the platform, how would the strollers and scooters get off quickly? Additionally, the recent snafus with TransLink service did not recompense us pass holders in any way—we still keep paying more every year. I suggest TransLink look for other means to fund its expansion—perhaps by reducing its top-heavy brass and reducing allowances for them. J. Chandran Burnaby

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A merchant at Market Crossing says a change to the eastbound merge lane from the shopping mall onto Marine Way is “an accident waiting to happen.” Mario Schuchardt, the associate dealer for the Canadian Tire store at the mall, said since a series of orange pylons were erected to shorten the lane drivers use to enter eastbound Marine, he’s seen a number of close calls. And he’s hearing complaints from customers about the backlog of traffic into the mall’s parking lot created by motorists who now have to wait to get onto eastbound Marine. Mark DalSanto, the supervisor of traffic engineering for the City

of Burnaby, said the change was needed to accommodate a new stop for the #116 bus serving the Big Bend industrial area. He said the city worked with Coast Mountain Bus Company to find the best location for the stop, which was implemented on Dec. 15. “We looked at all sorts of options,” said DalSanto. He said the logistics of locating the stop were complicated by the presence of another busy shopping complex directly across Marine from Market Crossing. “Ideally we wanted it near the crosswalk so passengers could get to both malls,” said DalSanto. But Schuchardt said the convenience of the stop for bus passengers has been nothing but a headache for

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Mario Schuchardt, the franchise associate for Canadian Tire at Market Crossing, says changes to the eastbound merge lane from the mall onto Marine Way are “an accident waiting to happen.” The pylons were erected in December to accommodate a new stop for the #116 bus that serves the Big Bend industrial area.

mall customers trying to get onto Marine, especially in the busy weeks leading up to Christmas. “It was nasty,” said

Strong year for Red Nose The local Operation Red Nose campaign is celebrating a boost in rides and donations during its recent holiday safe-ride campaign. Operation Red Nose volunteers provide safe rides home through the Christmas and New Year’s Eve party season, with volunteer teams driving clients and their vehicles home. The campaign in Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities—the largest chapter in Metro Vancouver—saw an eightper-cent increase in rides given over the nine nights, to 1,011 rides from 936 last year, said program coordinator Chris Wilson. The donations received in return went up by far more, 19 per cent, to $32,940 from $27,600 in 2013.

In Burnaby, that translated to 246 rides, up from 205 in 2013, and 70 volunteers (from 63 last year). In New Westminster, 33 volunteers (26 in 2013) gave 135 rides (112 last year). All proceeds went to KidSport, which helps fund low-income children to play community sports. While the numbers have yet to be finalized, Wilson estimated about $4,000 was raised in Burnaby and $2,000 in New West. Wilson believes the boost in donations and participation was the result of increased awareness about the program and its charitable goals. “The community has been very supportive of KidSport over the years so when they get a chance to

support it, they’re pretty generous. We also provided rides for a number of Christmas parties and many of the companies were very generous too.” Sponsorship also played a significant part in this year’s campaign. “We had great support from Metropolis at Metrotown and the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, so all our costs and more were covered by sponsorship,” Wilson said. “This ensures that 100 per cent of client donations to go to KidSport.” The donations will ensure about 150 lower income kids will get to play a season of community sports. The local chapter of Operation Red Nose is now the third-largest in B.C.

Schuchardt. “It’s busy down here to a fault.” Schuchardt said he’s made his concerns known to his landlord, Westbank

Developments, who’ve been in contact with the city. DalSanto acknowledges he’s heard from the mall owners, but there’s little

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A new student union building at Simon Fraser University is getting closer. The Simon Fraser Student Society has scheduled a special meeting on Jan. 21 to seek approval for financing to fund construction of the $35-million building. The facility is part of a larger $65-million project that includes a new $10-million stadium at Terry Fox Field which was approved by SFU students in a referendum in 2012. The entire project will be paid for by a special levy per semester that

is to be collected from every student. The levy increases by $10 every year until 2022, when it is to be capped and adjusted annually for inflation using the Canadian Consumer Price Index. The student union building is being designed by architects Perkins + Will with input and reviews from student committees that are considering everything from floor plans to furniture to the locks used on doors. The building will be located south of Freedom Square, between the Academic Quadrangle and the Maggie Benston

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that can be done. “All things considered from a technical point of view it was acceptable,” said DalSanto of the stop’s location. “There’s always positives and negatives. This appears to be the best solution for getting service for buses to that area.” DalSanto said he expects the situation will improve as motorists get used to the new configuration, and when the city constructs curbing and pavement marking so it appears more finished. That won’t happen until the spring, though, when the weather is better for pouring concrete. Meantime, Schuchardt is hoping some of his 1,000 customers a day won’t decide to shop elsewhere. “It’s crazy. This could be a deterrent to my customers.”

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Centre. Its 105,000 square feet will be spread over five floors, and include space for school organizations and clubs, food and retail, student society offices, meeting rooms and lounges, study space, a performance space and even a nap room. Students have also decreed the new building be sustainable by incorporating elements like LED lighting, Green Roof planters, meters to monitor water and energy consumption and rain water barrels. Construction is expected to begin in April and be completed in two years.

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Hip with hip-hop stars and seniors too Inside When Chrysler resurrected the 300 It is amazing to see how much has nameplate (originally sold from the mid changed inside a modern sedan in the 50s until the late 70s) back in 2005, it was past 10 years. When the 2005 Chrysler met with the kind of enthusiasm of which 300 was introduced, the company was automakers can only dream. still addicted to hard, cheap looking plasHip-hop stars all the way to seniors chose tic. Today, the 300 is fitted with upscale the car with aggressive exterior styling materials and the latest infotainment. and full-size dimensions. In fact, the 2005 The changes for 2015 include a new inChrysler 300 wasn’t just a sales hit — it Much has strument cluster display that is bold and won more awards than any other vehicle bright. My preference would be to have to date. When Chrysler updated the car for changed in 10 years the ability to dial down the brightness 2011, the intention was to make the car for the 300, but the of the glowing instrument rings during less “brutal” looking, making it more ele- same goodness that the day, something that can be adjusted gant and sophisticated. This was achieved was in the 2005 at night when the headlamps are on. by opening up the glass area for better The award winning 8.4-inch uConnect outward visibility and minimizing the model is still here; infotainment screen is standard on all bold front grille. Now, for 2015, Chrysler is it is the refinement trim levels and it is a snap to learn. Also retracing its choices and going back to a that makes this a included now, on all models, is the rotary blunt look again. modern sedan. transmission controller, something that Looks becomes second nature after a few days The people who drove the 2005 model Zack Spencer of use. The rest of the interior is tailored welcomed some of the changes made in depending on the trim. The sportier S 2011. The glass area was improved by 15 model is covered in black with bold white stitching. It is per cent and the top of the front window was raised, the top Platinum models that get the opulent diamond making it easier to see traffic lights. This has not been stitching in the seats, a two-tone leather steering wheel adjusted for 2015; the revisions are kept to the front and open grain wood accents. and rear of the 300. The most noticeable update is the Drive return of a big, bold grille, which is 30 per cent bigger The reason for the standard transmission controller is than the aggressive grille found on the 2005 model. the standard 8-speed automatic transmission for both The way it is integrated is more polished, thanks to V6 and V8 equipped cars. The base engine is the same three distinct grille inserts depending on the trim level. 3.6L V6 with 292hp. The optional 363hp Hemi V8 is a The S trim (seen above) receives more black trim, not powerful upgrade but this car is no longer available just on the grille, but also the side window trim and with all wheel drive (AWD), this is something previous smoked 20-inch alloy wheels. This car has some of the V8 owners didn’t choose in great numbers, so it was attitude of the Dodge Charger in a slightly more upscale dropped. The 300 is now available with a sport setting package. Other refinements include LED lighting for for the transmission, engine management and steering daytime running lights, rear tail lamps and available feel, taking advantage of computer algorithms to LED fog lights. The rear bumper has been raised slightly extract the most out of the car’s strong engines. Unlike to make it look less heavy and integrated exhaust tips the sportier Dodge Charger, there is not an adjustable help refine the look.

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suspension but the S model does run on 20-inch wheels and tires making it feel very connected to the road. This will not be the choice of traditional luxury buyers; they will like the more upscale 300C for grand touring. Verdict Starting at $37,395 and maxing out at $45,295 for an AWD platinum V6 model, there are many trims to choose (V8 equipped cars run roughly $2,000 more). The base is the value leader, the S is the sporty model, with standard 20-inch wheels, and the 300C Platinum is the one featuring the opulent interior. Chrysler believes that the S model will be the volume leader thanks to the aggressive black trim and chunky wheels. This is a surprise because the Dodge Charger is based on the same platform and has the whole “bad boy” attitude in spades, something the 300 looks to be mimicking. The top Platinum would be my choice because it’s interior is so different from the Dodge, something that truly separates the two cars plus it has all the latest safety features including the autonomous braking system when a crash is detected. Much has changed in 10 years for the 300 but the same goodness that was in the 2005 model is still here; it is the refinement that makes this a modern sedan. The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp Fill-up: 9.8L/6.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23,999-$34,799 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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ver the holidays my husband and I had our “real” wood fire burning for a little ambience and warmth, and in other rooms the “fake” Yule log crackling away on the television.

I think we are all captivated by fire for the spectacle of the flame, for its heat and for the calmness that can prevail gathering around the fireplace or campfire. While I was a spectator to our fire, we have been playing with fire at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts over the last several months. Let me explain—of all the classes offered it is the discipline of ceramics that is most connected with fire and heat. With a year that included the building of a new wood kiln and the creation of a temporary wine bottle kiln, fire has been an important part of the work that the centre has been doing. Perhaps

The soda kiln built this year at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Geraldine Parent you received a handcrafted ceramic bowl or mug for Christmas. That object would have been fired at least a couple of times in the process. So much about ceramics and the way a particular object looks is based on heat and its connection with the clay it’s made of, its glaze or the firing technique used to finish it. In 2001, the Shadbolt Centre invited Japanese kiln builder Masakazu Kusakabe to design his first “smokeless” wood/ soda kiln. Due to the heat travelling from the wood to the soda chamber, the kiln was named “Ombu”, which translates as “on my mother’s back.” The kiln was fired more than 70 times over the next 13

years; each firing requiring two to three cords of wood, a team of 10 people and 33 hours to complete. Its final firing took place in March of 2014. In June, Master kiln builder Ted Neal was invited to design and build a replacement for the

“Ombu” kiln. This resulted in the construction of a “train” wood kiln (the name comes from its shape) and a separate soda kiln. The new kilns were fired to temperatures of 1300°C for the first time in July of 2014 with spectacular results. The Shadbolt Centre is

fortunate that the ceramics programs and facilities are quite sophisticated and unparalleled in Metro Vancouver. With numerous classes from beginner to advanced and a total of 12 different kilns powered by electricity, gas or wood, opportunities abound to

play a hand with ceramics in 2015. New classes begin the week of Jan. 12. If you’re interested in something a little different, participate in DIG THIS! an upcoming workshop on March 21 featuring four dynamic B.C. ceramic artists. Presenters include Robin Dupont (Winlaw), Sarah Lawless (Kaslo), Kathleen Raven (Salt Spring Island) and Brendan Tang (Vancouver) with Bob Kingsmill as the lunch guest speaker. Early Bird pricing is available until Jan. 30. Pick up a Shadbolt Centre Arts Guide or visit shadboltcentre.com for information about these and other programs at the Centre. Geraldine Parent is the arts services manager at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

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Downtown NEW WEST at 1801-888 Carnarvon Street, New West Welcome to Marinus at Plaza 88. A stunning waterfront view from this spacious 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathroom south-facing condo. Building is just 5 years old and the home which has been rarely used shows like new. Located above the newly redeveloped Skytrain, shopping centre + theatres and within steps to the River Market shops and waterfront park. This spacious southeast corner home features hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. Extras include fireplace and a huge balcony! Don’t miss out on this amazing value in growing Downtown New Westminster. For more information please contact Reggie Tanzola of Rennie & Assoc at 604-657-7101

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Production Workers 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. This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements: • 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 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. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com

The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@hopestandard.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm January 18, 2015. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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RENTALS

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TREE SERVICES

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Fully Furnished & Equipped

604.488.9161 551

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SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

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RENTALS

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9mo old PIT BULL MALE PUPPY. All shots, neutered, licensed. Comes with dog house, bed, food, treats. $700. 778-869-6023

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

EAST BURNABY - 4 bdrm house, Available now. (604)526-2477

HOMES FOR RENT

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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A16 NewsLeader Friday, January 9, 2015

METRO VANCOUVER’S NEXT GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

EVEN MORE 2 LOVE AT UPTOWN GROCERIES DOWNSTAIRS, VIEWS UPSTAIRS SkyTrain down the block. Wellness pavilion on site. Uptown2 is central, on the Burnaby/Coquitlam border, and surrounded by green. Uptown1 was a Lower Mainland success story and Uptown2 is sure to get snapped UP fast.

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Uptown2 is developed by Bosa Properties (Uptown2) LP. Renderings, sketches, layouts and fi nishes are representational only. This is not an offering for sale. Prices and incentives subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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