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Accident renews calls for shelter Victim still in hospital with severe burns

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Todd Sorbo, a Langley dentist raised in Burnaby, says Fraser Health should be more open about how it decides to place seniors in care homes. He has worked for about a year to reunite his elderly parents under the same Fraser Health residential-care roof. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

Did news story trigger move?

The son of an elderly couple who were forced to live in separate care homes questions how the system works

By Cornelia Naylor

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Arne and Iris Sorbo will soon be reunited in the same Fraser Health care home after a year-and-a-half apart.

Their son Todd Sorbo is relieved, but he believes media pressure was behind the decision and said that’s not the way the health system should be run.

“Twenty-four hours after the paper came out, they got a spot for him,” said Sorbo, referring to a Feb. 10 NOW article that outlined his parents’ plight. “It’s ridiculous …

Now is it fair to other people who don’t have someone to yell and scream on their behalf that they didn’t get in?”

Arne and Iris, who have been married for

But according to the health authority, nine vacancies have come up at Normanna since Arne has be waiting, and Sorbo said he got little information about why his dad wasn’t 58 years, were parted when Iris started need- getting in or how much longer he could exing full-time care for dementia in October pect to wait.

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On the same day his parents’ story was She was eventually placed at Normantold in the NOW, however, the Sorbo family na Rest Home in Burngot a call saying a bed had aby, but by the time her up for their dad. ... is it fair to other opened husband needed residenThe bed was promptpeople who don’t tial care about a year later, ly confirmed, and Arne there were no spots availhave someone to yell should be reunited with able that would reunite the his wife on the weekend. on their behalf? couple.

“I was very surprised,” Arne said the separation his son Michael Sorwas “hell, absolutely hell.” bo told the NOW. “I sort Sorbo had been told his of gave up on this whole dad – currently living in private care in Lanthing. It’s been so stressful.” gley – was on a waiting list to get into NorTodd Sorbo is happy for his parents, but manna and that reuniting couples was a top Continued on page 8 priority for Fraser Health.

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Advocates for the homeless are renewing calls for a permanent year-round shelter in Burnaby, after a man sleeping outdoors was sent to hospital last Friday morning with severe burns.

“What we need in Burnaby especially is affordable housing and ways to get people from the streets to permanent housing, and that translates, in my opinion, to a 24/7 year-round shelter,” said Shane Williams, executive director of Lookout Emergency Aid Society.

“There’s not a lot of municipal leadership in terms of pushing for services for the most vulnerable people in terms of shelter.”

Lookout runs Burnaby’s extreme weather shelter. It’s the only homeless shelter in Burnaby, but it’s not a permanent, year-round operation; it only opens in winter when the weather is wet or cold enough to endanger human health.

Williams said Lookout knows of many cases where homeless people suffer injuries because they are sleeping outdoors.

“Unfortunately, we see this a lot.The morbidity rate for people living on the streets is about half of (people) living indoors,”Williams said.

Wanda Mulholland, community development coordinator with the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness, agreed with the call for a permanent shelter but as part of a larger picture.

“We need a wide range of housing, a continuum of housing, that suits the needs of a variety of people. In our last count, 61 per cent of people were homeless for more than five years.This is a long-term problem, and we absolutely need housing, and the task force is

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Harry Hardy

Occupation VETERAN/PILOT Why is he in the news?

Tucked away in a small home south of Rumble Street lives a man who recently received one of France’s highest award – the Legion of Honour medal.

Harry Hardy, a 92-yearold Burnaby resident, spent his early 20s flying a Typhoon fighter plane overseas for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War. Hardy was recently awarded the French Legion of Honour medal by the French government for his role in D-Day. He was one of 390 D-Day veterans from Canada to receive the medal.

Originally from Timmins, Ont., Hardy enlisted in the air force when he was only 21 years old. Shortly

Why did you enlist in the air force?

You didn’t dare not join – you knew how it was, everybody your age was in the service, so when you got that age you had to go.

I don’t think we knew anything about patriotism or anything when we were 19, we just went and joined up.

What was it like learning to fly fighter planes?

It’s just like every kid that learns to fly, it’s a great thrill to be able to solo – that’s what you call it.When the instructor says you can solo you know you’ve made it.

Lots of guys don’t make it that far. … I flew 14 different types of airplanes during the war.When you’re a pilot you just get in – they all fly the same. Don’t matter what (kind) they are, as long as you know where the throttle is and the stick is, you’ve got it made.

What kind of plane did you fly overseas?

I was a Typhoon pilot. I flew the Pulverizer, that was the name of my plane.The Typhoon was a close army support plane, you attacked all the trucks and tanks and

after he enlisted he was sent to Vancouver Island for training, and on Jan. 1, 1944 he was sent overseas to England to complete another three months of training before beginning his mission in France and Germany.

Over the course of seven months, Hardy flew 96 missions in a Typhoon, a close army support plane that assisted the troops on the ground.

The NOW was fortunate enough to sit down with Hardy recently and hear first-hand what it was like fighting in the Second World War. – Cayley Dobie

DISTINGUISHED Harry Hardy, 92, served as a Typhoon pilot on the front line during the Second World War. He survived 96 missions from the Invasion of Normandy to the Crossing of the Rhine. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

everything on the ground, you didn’t fight in the air that was Spitfires’ job up there.

We were on the ground, that’s what the Typhoon was built for.You’d go down and you’d be doing about 350 mph. … The Typhoon is a little bit different than a Spitfire. It weighs seven tonnes and you’ve got 2,200 horsepower and the propeller is 14 feet in diameter with four big blades on it. So it’s a monster of an airplane. It packs a big load.You’d have a thousand pound bomb under each wing, and four cannons with 560 rounds of 20 millimetre cannon shells, threequarters-of-inch thick.We had a heavy load.

What happened when you arrived in Europe?

As soon as you land there, they assume you don’t know anything so they give you a fighter pilot’s course for three months where you learn all over again on Spitfires. Every fighter pilot takes the three-month course and learns the English way of doing things, and then you’re ready to go into action.

I was one of the lucky ones. A lot of (Canadian) boys went over there and they put them into English squadrons, the RAF (Royal Air Force), but when I got there we had our own Ca-

For his service: Hardy’s French Legion of Honour medal.

PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

nadian squadron so they needed pilots in the Canadian squadron. … They were preparing us for D-Day, but we didn’t know that, we were just ordinary pilots. Drunk in the mess every night and flying all day.

They were getting us ready for the invasion so that’s why they put us all on Typhoons and took us off the Spitfires, which we loved – everybody loved the Spitfires.”

What was it like flying in your first mission?

started with 300, and before the battle was over we’d The first mission, you lost 29. don’t really know very much.The leader always What happened if you has you as a wingman on got separated from your the first mission.We went squadron? over and the Battle of Normandy was on, and … I You’d have the map on was looking down and it your knee was all dust and you’re and smoke They were looking at the down there, I prepping us for ground and couldn’t even if the ground see what the D-Day doesn’t look target was. like the map, As soon as he you’re lost. knew what Only once was the target was, I lost … We were way inside he’d start leading us down, of Germany, and we were and I watched him launch his bombs with one eye and doing a job in there. Somemy gun sights with the other how or other I got separated from the squadron, and eye, and when he dropped then I had to find my own his bombs I dropped mine. way home. So I called …

I didn’t even see the target.

You don’t know what you’re but what happens to me is the Germans come on. He doing, so you just go down with the boss and that’s how talks to me and gives me a vector to fly, and he’s sendthe first one was. ing me to the Ruhr ... and Tell me about the other I thought, ‘Gee that course missions you flew. doesn’t take me home, I’m west of here.’

I was the replacement for Then I called the raa guy who was killed. He dar up again and the radar was killed on August the hooked in on me and they 8th and I arrived on August told me to make my cockthe 10th, and I got his airerel crow to see if I was plane. … I flew all the way friend or foe.The cockerfrom Normandy right into el ... is a signal you send Germany.That was the last out.You turn your key on big battle I flew in – the and it sends this special sigcrossing of the Rhine. ... nal out that our radar can We crossed it on the 24th pick up. So they picked up of March (1945). It was my signal, and they gave me quite a battle.We lost 29 a course to fly home that Typhoons on that trip.We made sense.

Anything you’d like to add?

The guys that flew in the war, that was the best times of their life.You had no responsibility, the government looked after you, you were well paid compared to everybody else – only the Yanks were paid better than us – good food. Everybody was in for four years, that’s all it took to train you and do your bit.

Personal After the war, Harry Hardy retired form the air force and returned to the West Coast to marry a woman he’d met years earlier.

They eventually settled in Burnaby, to be near her family, and had two daughters who, he laughs, were very prolific because they gave him so many grandchildren.

In January, Hardy was officially awarded the Legion of Honour medal at a ceremony in Vancouver.

While the veteran looks back on his time in the air force with pride, he says he avoids going into too much detail with people who haven’t served.

“We don’t go into all the gory details, that’s just for us (veterans) over a pint at the Legion,” Hardy said with a smile.

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Newsnow One year later, death a mystery Cayley Dobie

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It’s been one year and one week since a 21-yearold Burnaby resident was killed near the Lougheed SkyTrain station.

Marvin Benitez was found in a pedestrian underpass in cardiac arrest near Austin Road and Lougheed Highway around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2014.

Both paramedics and Burnaby RCMP responded to the incident. Benitez was taken to hospital but died shortly after his arrival, according to police.

Following his death, Burnaby RCMP called in the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, who took over the investigation.

Police reported Benitez’s death appeared to have been targeted but it was unlikely it was gang-related.This fact remains unchanged one year later, according to Sgt. Stephanie Ashton, spokesperson for

B.C. RCMP’S homicide police.

Ashton said investigators are still trying to determine what led to Benitez’s death.

No new information – including cause of death – is being released until a suspect or suspects have been found.

“The big thing I would remind the public is, they may have seen something a year ago that they don’t even realize is important, but it may be that key thing we need to move things forward. So any information, any thoughts, anything that comes to mind from people that were in the area or may have information on what happened, we would love to hear from them,” Ashton said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT tipline at 1-877-551-4448 or by email at ihittip line@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Shelter needed Continued from page 1 committed to working toward that end,” she said.

Last week’s burn victim was a 44-year-old man, who emerged from the bushes early Friday morning, near Highway 1 and Gaglardi Way. Passersby called paramedics, who took the man to Royal Columbian Hospital. His forehead and forearms were burned, and he was later transferred to Vancouver General Hospital.

According to police,

homeless people frequent the wooded area close to the railway tracks by Gaglardi and Highway 1.

“We are very concerned people are using open flames in that area and injuring themselves, and we’re monitoring the camp,” said Burnaby RCMP spokesperson John Buis. “We’ve gone in there several times and had some of the service providers talk to them about finding shelter for them.”

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Court ruling is a humane decision The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down a contentious law that prohibited anyone from assisting someone when they want to commit suicide.

The court’s ruling in a 9-0 decision last week limits physician-assisted suicides to “a competent adult person who clearly consents to the termination of life and has a grievous and irremediable medical condition, including an illness, disease or disability, that causes endur-

ing suffering that is intolerable to the individual in the circumstances of his or her condition.”

Within those parameters, the court said the nature of the suffering includes either physical or psychological pain.The person’s condition need not be terminal.

What this all may lead to is now being hotly debated in doctors’ offices, coffee shops, nursing homes, and around dining room tables across the nation.

Will it lead to suicide centers such as they have in Switzerland? Will it encourage greedy relatives to pull the plug on the old folks?

Or will it simply allow people suffering from painful, debilitating diseases and conditions to end their suffering in a humane manner?

The court is being criticized for not being more detailed in its ruling. For not, perhaps, giving examples of how it foresees the new ruling to be applied in Canada.

But that was to be expected. No court ruling foresees and covers all of the potential outflows from its decisions.This ruling, we expect, will be tested by different cases, different lawyers and be interpreted differently from province to province. And, to be sure, the court’s decision will take quite awhile to become a part of the current medical system.

But it is, however, despite its lack of detail, a vast

and good step to a more humane society.

Critics have said that when people ask for their suffering to end, they are in fact asking for help. Certainly this is true. But, if there is no remedy for their suffering, that help, if they so choose, must include death.We understand for some people, usually bound by religious beliefs, no suicide is acceptable.

And, perhaps your family has been spared the heart-

break of seeing a loved one suffering and asking for it to end. Perhaps you’ve only seen tragic cases in the media of people seeking to end their life legally.Then you have been lucky to date. But if you find yourself as either the person suffering, or having to try to help a loved one deal with unthinkable suffering in the future – then surely you would hope that a humane death would be one of your legal options.

We certainly do.

MY VIEW LAURA JONES

Transit, yes, but why tax?

Are you prepared to pay a regional sales tax on top of the GST and PST? That’s essentially the question MetroVancouverites will answer in a March referendum.TransLink’s cleverly marketed “congestion improvement tax” would add a half-percentage point to the PST and be precedent-setting for Canada.

Mayor Gregor Robertson captures theYes argument in an email sent a few days ago to solicit support: “With MetroVancouver’s population growing by another one million people by 2040, we have to invest in more buses, better roads and new rapid transit.”

On the surface, this sounds compelling. But there are several good reasons to think twice before casting aYes vote. First of all,TransLink is already well funded. It currently spends $1.4 billion a year, courtesy of the many taxes it collects such as property taxes and its 17-cent-per-litre gas tax. I agree with Robertson that population should be a significant driver of transportation spending, which is why I was curious to see how TransLink’s spending over the past number of years compares to population growth in the region.

The data shows TransLink increased its inflationadjusted operating spending by 50 per cent compared to the much more modest population growth in the region of 13 per cent between 2005 and 2013. Does this

look like an organization in need of more tax revenue?

Secondly,TransLink’s revenue will continue to grow without a new regional sales tax as population grows. A No vote is not a vote against transportation; it is a vote for a less aggressive approach to funding transportation.TransLink would have to prioritize, slow down some of its ambitious plans and maybe even find cost savings in its own budget.

As with its failed parking tax,TransLink seems pretty cavalier about the impact of the current tax on the wallets of families and the bottom lines of small businesses. A few hundred dollars a year may not seem like a lot to a well-paid TransLink executive, but most families struggle to prioritize mortgage payments, ballet classes, and education and retirement savings.

Businesses worry about lost sales and the costs of resetting equipment and prices due to the tax change.

And if the tax is introduced, how long would it be before it goes up?

We all want better transportation, better health care, more retirement savings, a nicer house or apartment and more to spend on our kids.The upcoming referendum gives us a chance to think about these trade-offs.

TransLink wants more, but does it really need it?

Laura Jones is executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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A $12 solution to end homelessness

Rise in camping fees hits a nerve

Dear Editor We see year after year, with the continued development in Burnaby, the decline in affordable housing for low-income families.

Homelessness continues to be an issue in Burnaby that seems to have no long-term solution. We have heard many reasons why governments, on many levels, do not seem to be able to fund programs to get these vulnerable people into proper housing. There are groups that are helping the homeless in Burnaby, but they are underfunded to meet the needs of their clients.

I have lived in Burnaby for more than 30 years and have to say I would live nowhere else. Burnaby is a most progressive and well-run city Can you imagine (professed by those that the impact your study these facts), and I $12 a year times am apprecia228,000-plus tive of this.

An residents would idea that make towards crossed my mind while addressing homelessness? pondering this dilemma of homelessness in Burnaby was how about a Burnaby citizens (not the city political party) solution where all of Burnaby’s 228,000-plus citizens had a stake in Burnaby’s present homeless issue.

My proposal to the citizens of Burnaby would be that we each donate $1 a month, $12 a year, to go towards acquiring transitional and permanent, affordable housing for those that are without housing in Burnaby.

Can you imagine the impact your $12 a year times 228,000-plus residents would make towards addressing homelessness in Burnaby. $228,000 a month or $2,736,000 a year. Some would say this idea is some utopian dream, but I say for the sake of $12 a year, what’s the harm of dreaming?

Jim A. McQueen, Burnaby

Are the federal Liberals that hard up?

Dear Editor It was a shocking and shameful spectacle. Justin Trudeau abasing himself singing the (unearned) praises of Conservative-elected MP Eve Adams as he welcomed her to the Liberal caucus.

What on earth is he thinking? Surely his party isn’t that hard up for candidates!

Or does Ms. Adams actually have something else to offer the Liberals? Would we be remiss in thinking her crossing of the Parliamentary floor is a package deal? That along with her comes fiancé Dimitri Soudas, recently fired Conservative Party executive director and co-conspirator in her attempted muscling in of an easier-to-win riding (Conservatively speaking) than the one she currently represents?

As a Conservative party insider, Soudas undoubtedly has many secrets to share. But, really! Doesn’t anybody have a sense of honour anymore?

Bill Brassington Sr., Burnaby

@paulcip Camping fees up? BC Ferries model comes to mind – raise rates & cut service rlott2K Our camping BC parks are an embarrassment for camping compared to our neighbours east and south of us.

The fees are outrageous and there are no services. What exactly are we paying for? Someone to collect the fees and make sure you leave on time?

TransLink vote stirs up online debate red_N One reason to vote NO, the poor shouldn’t have to pay for it while developers get stinking rich.

Matt Foulger The poor will suffer greatly from a lack of mobility and access if the referendum fails. If you’re voting against transit to “help” the poor, you’re making a foolish mistake.

No taxation structure is perfect, but a small increase in PST is the most realistic and fair way to pay for the critical investments this region needs.

There are many, many, things we can do to help the poor, including social housing, better health care, and direct income assistance, but consigning this region to uneconomical land use and unaffordable transportation is not one of them. Just because developers will profit doesn’t mean you should vote no. The poor, the working poor, and middle class families absolutely need better transit and transportation and this is our ONE CHANCE to secure it for a generation. amandahutchison I will start taking TransLink seriously when it takes the public seriously. The failed turnstile installation was the icing on the cake for me to lose a lot of respect for our laughable public transit system. All of these ‘promises’ with the tax increase should have been implemented ages ago — just ask any long-term public transit user. How can I trust that my money, along with the public’s, won’t be put into another bunk investment?

On Kinder Morgan earlrichards Pressing charges against the Burnaby Five was a stupid idea to begin with, because public opinion would go against KM. KM must be a stupid corporation.

Ron_Peters Agreed. Jason Gratl’s observations on the timing of events makes sense but, since everyone involved is busy congratulating themselves for the outcome, it’s hard to know what Kinder-Morgan’s real motives were for dropping the case. In any case it’s clear that K-M totally fails to understand that having people arrested who disagree with them wipes out their social license.

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Newsnow Elderly couple to be reunited Continued from page 1 he said the public isn’t given enough information to ensure the process is fair and not just guided by those kicking up the biggest fuss.

“They don’t share anything with people,” he said of Fraser Health, “and I think maybe transparency would make the whole world a fair place. Obscurity and opacity leads to bad decisions” His brother, Michael, agrees.

“You never get anything in writing,” he said of the health authority. “You never get anything that clarifies what’s going.There’s a waiting list and there’s different priorities, but they won’t tell you what they are.”

Normanna director of care Sue Hundal told the NOW Fraser Health makes the decisions about who fill the care home’s beds.

Hundal said she entered the latest vacancy at Normanna into the health authority’s Strata Pathways software system on Tuesday as a woman’s bed, but Fraser Health requested it be changed to a man’s bed to accommodate Arne.

It was the first time the health authority had ever asked Normanna to accommodate Arne, Hundal said.

She couldn’t comment on whether or not media attention had anything to do with the timing of Fraser Health’s request, but she said it is possible that the

bed just came up at the right time.

“Sometimes it happens that there are more vacancies than the demand is,” Hundal said. “That could be maybe once or twice a year, but it does happen.”

Todd Sorbo, however, is unconvinced.

“I don’t really believe that, but who am I to know?”

Fraser Health did not reply to media request before press time.

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Burnaby’s New Democrat MLAs were less than impressed with Tuesday’s throne speech from the Liberal government.

“It was a throne speech that could be used to go to sleep at night,” said Burnaby-Edmonds MLA Raj Chouhan. “It was bad.”

The speech, delivered by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, outlined the government’s plan for the current legislative session, which kicked off two days ago.

There was talk of many subjects – including the economy, education and trade – but little in the way of new announcements.

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rigan were critical of a $230-million tax break for the richest British Columbians, which was not mentioned in the throne speech.

“It seems like the rich are getting richer and the middle class is getting squeezed,” Corrigan said.

Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee, the city’s lone Continued on page 10

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News now ‘A staying-the-course speech’ Continued from page 9 Liberal, defended his party’s vision.

“I think it’s a staying-thecourse speech, and when the economy is doing well and the job plan is working, sometimes it sounds boring. But there’s nothing in particular we want to deal with, it’s a speech to say we will create more jobs, and the direction will be to continue to improve our students opportunity to study,” he told the NOW. Lee pointed out some

of the sectors highlighted in the speech, which included mining, energy and international education.

The speech illustrated how B.C.’s economy is diverse, and better able to withstand unstable market conditions, fragile economic recovery and fluctuating oil prices.

“The government, of course, in this throne speech really affirmed the commitment to create jobs and opportunities across B.C., and I think that’s staying the course. …

We need discipline to see this budget coming. And of course, economic development is highlighted in this throne speech as well,” Lee said.

Last year’s throne speech heralded liquefied natural gas as something that would bring billions in revenue over the next few decades. LNG was briefly mentioned in this year’s throne speech as a sector that’s responsible for 13,000 jobs.

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YOUR 2015 CITY FINANCIAL PLAN Burnaby Council is committed to financial, social and environmental sustainability.

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YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT TO US Please provide your comments by Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in order to allow enough time for Council to consider them before final approval of the tax rates in May. The 2015 Provisional Financial Plan is available for viewing on our website (www.burnaby.ca) under Our City Hall > Financial Reports.

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New community gardening project in Edmonds brings together folks with different life experiences

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It’s been a long time coming, but Burnaby’s Lindy McQueen is ready to offer Edmonds residents something they’ve been waiting for: a space to grow their own food.

Thanks to a partnership with local homes for people with disabilities, McQueen is able to offer the public community gardening plots while creating a more inclusive community.

“I’m so looking forward to having happy gardeners,” McQueen told the NOW. “It’s something that’s been wanted in the area for a long time, and I’m so excited we’ve worked our way through the avenues to get here.”

McQueen’s group EPIC, which stands for Edmonds People In Community, is hosting an upcoming meeting on how residents can sign up for community garden plots at local homes for people with disabilities.

The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion and posAbilities run a variety of homes in Burnaby for people with disabilities, and some of those homes have extra gardening space that’s not being used. PosAbilities, which is based in Burnaby, started a program called CanYou Dig It to encourage the public to use the gardening spaces at local group homes.The idea is to open the gardens up to the public, while creating a more inclusive community for people with disabilities.

McQueen is expecting the partnership to help

strengthen community ties.

“People garden together, and they share tips and they just get to know each other.

To me, it creates friendships and takes away fear of the unknown,” McQueen said.

Edmonds residents have wanted community gardening space for years, McQueen explained, and there was some talk of a garden at the new Edmonds Community Centre, but the plan never materialized.The high

‘I’m so looking forward to having happy gardeners’

demand is why McQueen decided to make gardening a priority for EPIC, which she formed with her husband in 2013.

At the upcoming meeting, McQueen will talk about the first round of plots up for grabs at the Goodlad garden, located at a posAbilities home on Sixth and Goodlad streets.

Brooke Oxley from posAbilities runs the CanYou Dig It program, which is responsible for roughly half of Burnaby’s 18 community gardens, all of which are in high demand.

According to Oxley, Can You Dig It started about five years ago to address two issues: community inclusion and food security.

“The idea was to start community gardens in the backyards of group homes, to engage the neighbour-

hood, liven up the space and just bring people together,” Oxley said. “Ultimately, it benefits everybody. It builds a resiliency in the neighbourhood – the idea of people coming together and learning new skills from each other.”

For the most part, many people live in areas where they don’t know their neighbours, Oxley said.

“It’s important for people to get to know each other and for strangers to become neighbours,” she said.

The EPIC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch at 7311 Kingsway.

The Goodlad garden contains a dozen plots, a compost, grapevines and a greenhouse. One plot will be reserved for the residents, another for the food bank, and the rest are available to the general public.

The raised beds are roughly four by eight feet. Gardening applicants should live in the Edmonds area and must maintain their plots and attend a few work parties throughout the year and two potluck celebrations.There will be chances to mix and mingle with residents at some of the special events held throughout the year.

For more information on the upcoming EPIC meeting, email epicreza@gmail. com or visit www.epiccom munity.ca.

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Since 1988, the BDC’s annual award has paid tribute to more than 300 remarkable Canadian entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35.

The contest offers a grand prize of $100,000 and a second prize of $25,000 in consulting services from BDC. The contest is seeking entrepreneurs who are facing a turning point with their business.

Their entry into the contest must include a proposed solution that they believe will seize the opportunity to grow their business.

The prizes are intended to help the winners carry out their growth projects.

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“A national committee will evaluate the quality of the finalist projects and will give each provincial finalist a ranking that will be combined with the public vote.”

Selected provincial finalists will be required to submit a video outlining the specifics of their projects.

The video should be structured as an elevator pitch to convince the public to vote for them.

All applications must be submitted from a desktop or laptop computer as entries cannot be submitted via mobile devices.

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Looking for fun on Valentine’s Day?

LOVE HOCKEY? It doesn’t matter if you’re madly in love or single and searching, we have a fabulous lineup of things to do this Valentine’s Day weekend, complete with romantic and fun suggestions from our readers.

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CHECK OUT THE JAPANESE BOOK SALE on at the Nikkei centre this Saturday, Feb. 14.

The annual sale features Japanese books, comics and magazines.There will also be food trucks and flea market items.The sale is on from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.The centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.

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TAKE YOUR LOVED ONES ICE-SKATING on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre.There will be iceskating, games, crafts and balloon deliveries from Cupid. Regular admission rates apply (Adults, $5; children four to 12, $2.95; students and seniors $3.95, kids under three years old get in for free).The Bill Copeland Sports Centre is at 3676 Kensington Ave.

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game in Burnaby on Valentine’s Day, when they take on the Lakewood Panthers at BCIT at 7 p.m.

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INTERESTED IN HOCKEY? SFU’s hockey club takes on Trinity Western University on Saturday Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre, and the game has a Valentine’s twist.

The event is called Swipe Right Valentine’s Night, a reference to Tinder, the popular dating app.

Spectators are encouraged to bring a date. Single?

No worries, you can find someone at the game, organizers suggest.There will be contests, prizes and a concession with beer.

The centre is at 3676 Kensington Ave.

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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO ON VALENTINE’S DAY?. NOW readers sent us their suggestions on how to celebrate the romantic holiday.

Alli Dawn is volunteering at the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, on this Saturday and Sunday on Global TV. The annual telethon raises money to help families of children with disabilities.

Angelica Dattilo suggests making homemade rustic pasta and pizza for two with wine.Throw in a good movie and some cuddles, and you’re set.

Shauna Pratt says if it’s sunny, head to the top of Burnaby Mountain with a sushi picnic and watch the sunset. (Saturday’s forecast calls for rain, but it should be sunny by Sunday.)

Hayley Bouchard is going to Brain Teasers Presents: I Ship It, a fan fiction filled Valentine’s in Vancouver.The event is on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at Club 560, at 560 Seymour St.The show takes people’s favourite fictional characters and makes them kiss, and attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favourite couples.

There will also be a duet burlesque performance, fan fiction poems, songs and more.Tickets are $10 at the door.

Thanks to our readers for all their suggestions, and have a love-filled Valentine’s.

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The Council of the City of Burnaby hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing TUESDAY, 2015 FEBRUARY 24 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2, to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”.

1)

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13444

9060 Stormont Avenue

Rez. #13-13 6755 Canada Way From:

C4 Service Commercial District

To:

R12 Residential District

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the subdivision of the site into six two-family residential lots.

2)

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13438

6)

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P2 Administration and Assembly District and Lougheed Town Centre Plan guidelines) and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Stormont Avenue Addition” prepared by KPL James Architecture)

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 5, 2015 - BYLAW NO. 13442

From:

M2 General Industrial District

1240 – 4700 Kingsway

To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM4s Multiple Family Residential District, C1 Neighbourhood Commercial District and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “2450 Alpha Avenue” prepared by GBL Architects)

From:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C3, C3c, C3h General Commercial Districts and P2 Administration and Assembly District)

To:

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C3, C3c, C3h General Commercial Districts and P2 Administration and Assembly District and Metrotown Development Plan as guidelines)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 29-storey apartment tower with ground oriented townhouses, work/live, underground and structured parking.

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13439 Rez. #14-13 7284 Braeside Drive From:

R2 Residential District

To:

R2a Residential District

Rez. #14-38 2830 Bainbridge Avenue

To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C1 Neighbourhood Commercial District and P1 Neighbourhood Institutional District as guidelines and in accordance with the development plans entitled “Learning Ladder Child Care Centre” prepared by SEL Engineering Ltd.) Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C1 Neighbourhood Commercial District and P1 Neighbourhood Institutional District as guidelines and in accordance with the development plans entitled “Learning Ladder Child Care Centre” prepared by SEL Engineering Ltd. as amended by the development plans entitled “Brightstart Burnaby” by Douglas R. Johnson Architect Ltd.)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit an increase in the capacity of an existing child care facility from 61 to 73 children.

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 4, 2015 - BYLAW NO. 13441 Rez. #14-07

7)

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 6, 2015 - BYLAW NO. 13443 Portion of 8398 North Fraser Way

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3, 2015 - BYLAW NO. 13440

From:

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit a Shaw telecommunications hubsite, which includes the installation of two accessory rooftop cooling units, and renovations to an existing commercial retail unit (CRU).

Rez. #14-36

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit expansion of the gross floor area of an existing single family dwelling beyond that currently permitted under the prevailing zoning.

5)

To:

Rez. #14-40

2450 Alpha Avenue

4)

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P2 Administration and Assembly District

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the expansion of the existing RCMP E Division Port Mann Freeway Patrol office.

Rez. #14-11

3)

From:

From:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the M2 General Industrial District and M5 Light Industrial District)

To:

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the M2 General Industrial District, M5 Light Industrial District and Big Bend Development Plan guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Crescent Business Centre” prepared by Chip Barrett Architect)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a multi-tenant industrial development in accordance with the Burnaby Business Park Concept Plan.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by a proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions may be presented at the Public Hearing or for those not attending the Public Hearing must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk prior to 4:45 p.m. the day of the Public Hearing. Please note that all written submissions must contain name and address which will become a part of the public record.

The Director Planning and Building’s reports and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendments are available for public examination at the offices of the Planning Department, 3rd floor, in Burnaby City Hall.

Copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Office of the City Clerk at 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays from Wednesday, 2015 February 11 to Tuesday, 2015 February 24.

NO PRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

D. Back CITY CLERK

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Just like any 10-year-old boy, Joey likes playing Donkey Kong on his Nintendo DS, watching episodes of The Simpsons, listening to country music and riding his bike. But unlike most 10-year-olds, Joey has Di George syndrome. He spent most of his early years in the hospital. At three months old, he was undergoing his first surgery to repair a hole in his heart.

Kathleen Bennett, a former maternity nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital, adopted Joey when he was only three weeks old. Even when she was told he had Di George syndrome and a geneticist cautioned her not to go through with the adoption, she said the decision was one she would do again in a heartbeat.

“I wouldn’t change a thing,” Bennett said. “I’ve always said if his birth mother had ever gotten pregnant again, I was going to take that child too.”

Bennett didn’t know much about Di George syndrome when she adopted Joey, but since that day she’s learned a lot.The syndrome can often cause up to 180 other health ailments, including heart defects, poor immune system function, a clef palate and behavioural disorders.

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But despite the medical problems and occasional visits to the hospital, Joey and Bennett live a happy life in their Forest Grove townhouse complex.

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BY BRENDAN McALEER

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The F-Type, the F-Type, the F-Type. Ever wonder how Emma Watson’s sisters feel?

Well, the Jaguar XF does.

However, while the pretty two-door sportscar gets all the paparazzi’s attention, the four-door sedan continues to best it in sales. There’s a practicality here, one that’s doubled by traction provided by all-wheel-drive.

The XF, then, is the Jaguar bought by those who want a little everyday liveability with their style. However, without the glittering halo cast by the spotlight, how does this more-sensible Jaguar hold up in the ordinary world?

Design:

First off, no, it’s not quite as gorgeous as the F-Type, but the XF is no shrinking violet. It’s not a fussy shape, a silhouette made with classic English understatement, but there’s just enough standing out here to be unique.

The side vents are better-executed than some of the German competition, the grille isn’t so large as to be overbearing but adds a nice bright spot of chrome, and the snarling, red-ringed Jaguar’s head in front takes the place of beat-you-over-the-head-with-it aggression you find in other marquees. It’s an older design, but one that’s aged well.

This being the Luxury model, the wheel choice is a 19” multi-spoke alloy that’s again not all that fussy. If you’d like your cat’s-paws to have a little more claw, the Sport versions have really great-looking 20” grey wheels.

Environment:

Powering up the XF is done by pressing a “beating”

red starter button for a second or so, causing the engine to fire and the air-vents to slowly rotate open. It’s a neat bit of theatre, similar to that found inside the F-Type.

However, the XF is a bit more like the now-defunct XK coupe on the inside.

There’s nothing about the interior that jumps out at you as a wow factor, and the navigation and infotainment screen is a little on the small side.

There’s Old World, and then there’s getting a little bit old. The XF was launched in 2008 as a 2009 model, and on the inside at least, it’s now outstyled by the competition.

However, taste is a subjective thing, and there’s something to be said about the simplicity of the Jaguar’s controls, dial-shifter, and generally uncluttered layout. Were it not for the way infotainment functionality is impacted by being squeezed a bit by that small touchscreen, the ergonomics would be just fine.

Performance:

Jaguar offers the XF in Canada with a 2.0L turbo engine making 240hp, a 3.0L supercharged V6 making 340hp, and a 5.0L supercharged V8 making 510hp.

This week’s tester had the middle option, and while I briefly wished for the bonkers V8, the feeling went away every time I drove past a gas station.

The supercharged six is a lovely little motor, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that’s also well up to the task. This being the Luxury model, both the ride and feel of the drive are a little on the soft side, a little of that grace that forms the old Jaguar byline of Grace, Pace, and Space.

Punt the car into sport mode and start asking for a little more from the engine and transmission, and the XF responds with surprising alacrity. While not as fresh as the aluminum-intensive construction that’s coming our way with the new XE sedan and F-Pace crossover, the XF’s chassis is actually very finely tuned.

The all-wheel-drive system has no issues putting the power down from a launch, where the XF feels considerably faster than its quoted 0-100km time of 6.4 seconds. Once on the

move, the system reverts to a rear-drive bias that hustles quite nicely, even if this is the softer, luxury model. The steering isn’t super-communicative, feeling like it’s tuned primarily for comfort, but there’s plenty of grippy confidence here to be had.

And while we’re on the subject of confidence, let’s talk about the AngloIndian Elephant in the room: reliability. Traditionally, Jags have been just the thing to buy if you wanted a car that self-changed both oil and coolant by leaking both all over your driveway.

Like all modern complicated luxury sedans, I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a service bill in fifteen years time. However, under parent-company Tata’s control, both Jaguar and Land Rover have improved by – pardon the pun – leaps and bounds, to the point where they’re not far off the German competition.

And if you’re going to lease one during the warranty coverage period anyway, it’s up to your service adviser to keep a stiff upper lip.

Compared to the fleets of 5-series and E-class MercedesBenzes I passed, the XF did indeed feel like something unique and special. Just the job a Jaguar’s supposed to do.

Features:

As mentioned, the XF is a little behind the times in terms of infotainment. The touchscreen navigation works just fine, but hooking up an iPod took a little longer than expected, and there was no Bluetooth streaming audio.

However, for 67,500, this Luxury-level XF came with a 10-speaker audio system, a stop-start system, and a backup camera. It also had an optional heated windscreen, which might not be an absolute necessity in the lower mainland.

Fuel economy for all-wheel-drive and a supercharged V6 isn’t bad, rated at 13.9L/100kms city and 8.8L/100kms highway. And observed economy hit right between those parameters, thanks to some mild weather.

Green Light:

Good feature load-out; smooth, comfortable ride; easyto-use infotainment; excellent space

Stop Sign:

Sedate interior styling; cramped infotainment; retained value and reliability not as good as competition

The Checkered Flag:

A nicely-equipped and styled alternative to the ubiquitous German offerings. Pip-pip, eh what?

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And you won’t have to pass over nearly as many parking spaces that you don’t fit in.

There are other options, too. If you really do need a pickup truck, or just want one, for whatever reason, I like the RAM 1500 with the V-6 diesel engine.That gets a combined 22/m.p.g., with an impressive 27 m.p.g. on the highway, and it handles well, for a humongous beast.

Or you could check out the new aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150, which reportedly gets similar mileage.

Or, keep your old truck around just for that one vacation week if you really want to.

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Dear Car Talk: I have a 1999, eight-cylinder Dodge Ram four-wheeldrive crew-cab truck that has served me well towing my oneton pontoon boat.What would you recommend to replace it that might get a little better gas mileage and still provide a comfortable ride for four people? I tow only every other year or so – 800 miles round trip.Thanks!

– Kevin I’d recommend that you replace it with a Toyota Avalon Hybrid, supplemented by a U-Haul renta-pickup once every other year.

A lot of our customers make the mistake of buying a car for something they do very infrequently.You know, they get an SUV that’s capable of seating eight people for the one trip per year they take to Grandma’s with Cousin Itt. And here you are, driving around every day, getting 13 m.p.g as penance for a chore you have to do only every two years.

An alternative is to get a comfortable family car that you can enjoy 103 out of 104 weeks every two years, and then just rent a pickup (or, even better, borrow one) for your biannual week at the lake.

I mention the Avalon Hybrid because I drove it recently and was impressed by its roominess and ride, and the nearly 40 m.p.g. it got, city and highway. But you can get any car you like.

And then, when you want to haul the boat, you rent a pickup truck and put the towing wear and tear on that. It’s not cheap to rent a pickup; you might spend $500 to $1,000 for the week. But do the math: If you drive 20,000 miles a year and you’re getting 13 m.p.g., over two years you’ll spend $9,228 on fuel (assuming gas stays at $3 a gallon, which it probably won’t). If you drive that same 20,000 miles a year over two years in a car that gets 40 m.p.g., your fuel cost will be only $3,000.

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Going up command chain can help with bad dealers Continued from page 26 Then, about four weeks ago, the Expedition started making a knocking noise. Since it’s still under warranty, I took it to the dealership. Imagine how alarmed I was when the service advisor called us and said that they didn’t know exactly what was wrong with my vehicle, but that it was OUR fault! Initially, they said they needed to establish that we’d performed proper maintenance.We told them we absolutely had, and provided receipts for oil and filters, and my husband’s oil-change log.

Then they called back and said that the fuel injectors were leaking, putting fuel in the cylinders, and when the pistons come up, it bends the rod.

Then they called and said they weren’t going to explore that issue any further because an engineer came in, looked at it with the valve cover off and said that there was sludge in the rocker arms.We went back to the dealership with a close friend who has been trained as a technician for Chevy and BMW. He said there was nothing abnormal about the residue buildup.The Ford mechanic pulled out the dipstick and accused us of adding new oil to the truck before bringing it in.After that, they changed the oil and filter, and charged us $360.They didn’t give us a diagnosis on the engine noise; they said it turned out we just needed an oil-andfilter change.We got into the

vehicle to drive home, and it was still making the noise.We went in and complained.The mechanic said to drive it for 300 miles and bring it back in.

During the next week, it continued to make the same noise.

We took it back.This time they told us they needed permission to pull the engine for $7,600.

My husband feels like he is being accused of destroying his own vehicle.And they want to charge us for services that should come under my warranty.What do you make of all this?

– Jane They need to get their story straight, and you probably need to get a lawyer, Jane.

Since the vehicle is still under warranty, the only way they can avoid fixing it for free is if they can claim that you neglected to maintain it. But you did maintain it.You say your husband did all the required oil changes, kept the receipts for the oil and filters, and made notes.

That should cover you in a courtroom.

Obviously, I haven’t seen the car, and I don’t have their side of the story. But what may have happened is that if the fuel injectors were leaky, excess fuel may have diluted the oil, which collapsed your lifters.That would create a clattering sound that would be worse when you first start the car.

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If the problem was caused by faulty injectors, then it’s absolutely Ford’s responsibility. Unfortunately, they’re

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You also could try going up the chain of command. Ask to speak to Ford’s regional zone representative; the zone rep can override the stupidity or short-sightedness of dealership warranty decisions.

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She was initially told he would never walk, talk or even eat on his own, but he can do all those things and more, she added.

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Bennett had always been aware of the work Variety – the Children’s Charity does for special needs children in the community, but she’d never considered reaching out to them for help.

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Lakers steal draft in third Burnaby selects unclaimed Jr. Laker captain with 20th overall pick inWLA lottery

Tom Berridge

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The Burnaby Lakers picked a late-round plum from a Lower Mainland purge at the Western Lacrosse Association junior entry draft.

The senior A Lakers selected former Burnaby junior captain Peyton Lupul in the third round and traded up in the fifth round to claim Quinton Bradley in a draft that was shaken by the Nanaimo Timbermen’s raiding of mainland talent at the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday.

After Coquitlam surprised nobody, taking junior Adanac Wes Berg with the first overall pick; Nanaimo gave notice of its intentions, making Delta’s Eli McLaughlin the No. 2 pick and choosing junior TMen goalie Pete Dubenski at No. 7.

The Salmonbellies picked up all-rounder Luke Gillespie with their fourth overall pick, when the Langley Thunder stepped in and nabbed ’Bellie righthander Anthony Malcom at three.

Connor Goodwin was taken next by Maple Ridge, allowing New Westminster to snap up Justin Goodwin with its second selection in the first round.

But what happened in the later rounds caught at least one WLA club a bit off guard.

Nanaimo, which held eight picks in the next three rounds, took six more mainland players, including right-hand sniper Brett Dobray and defender Ray Bannister with the eighth and ninth picks, respectively.

Midget Giants go three for three Tom Berridge

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Captain’s back: Former Burnaby Laker junior captain Peyton Lupul was claimed by the Burnaby Lakers with their first overall pick in the third round of the Western Lacrosse Association junior entry draft in Langley on Wednesday. PHOTO FILE

The T-Men also gobbled up Quinn Mackay and Reese Robinson from New West, Randy Jones from Burnaby, and Coquitlam defender Eric Klein with its later picks.

That, in part, allowed New West to claim current Vancouver Stealth backup keeper Eric Penney with its third pick of the draft.

“We didn’t have all that pegged,” admitted New Westminster general manager and president Dan Richardson. “We honestly didn’t think Penney was going to be available at 11.”

Burnaby, who earlier this week dealt backup Dan Lewis to the Adanacs in return for transition/defend-

er Brad Richardson, drafted Victoria keeper Ryley Brown with its sixth-round pick.

The Lakers also made Burnaby juniors Matthew Bailey, Derek Cristiano and Franco Caporale their lateround choices.

“I’m really happy to be back in Burnaby,” said Lupul.

“I’m excited to be playing on a strong team and hoping I can contribute to their success. … I’m ready to play and happy to play wherever the put me.”

Burnaby’s Tyler Buchan went in the third round, while goalie David Mather was picked up in the fifth, both by Langley.

Matt Shields was claimed

by Maple Ridge in the fifth round.

“I can use (Lupul) up as a forward or put him back.

He’s big enough, strong enough and left-handed, if we have to, we can put him in the back end,” said Burnaby general manager Paul Rowbotham.

Head coach Rory McDade was also looking forward to see the team’s top pick at spring camp.

“We got guys who can push for a spot,” McDade said. “For what (Lupul) brings, he can play up front or transition.We think he can do more than one thing.”

New Westminster also

picked up sparkplub Cory Takahara from Port Coquitlam and Nanaimo tough guy Alex McDougall in the fourth and fifth rounds, respectively “We’re pretty happy,” Richardson said.

New West transition runner Jakob Doucet was drafted 10th overall and goalie Ross Bowman was taken in the fourth round both by the Thunder.

Former junior A ’Bellies captain Steve Ferdinandi was made a third-round choice of the Maple Ridge Burrards.

Burnaby kicks off the WLA season in Maple Ridge on May 24.

The Northwest Giants solidified their hold on second place in the B.C. major midget hockey league with a six-point weekend.

The Giants swept their weekend series against the last-place Thompson Blazers, before defeating the South Island Royals in a Sunday makeup game at the Burnaby Winter Club.

The Burnaby-based Giants started off the weekend with an 11-1 win over the visiting Blazers.

Justin Wilson, who garnered 10 points in the three wins, registered a hat trick in the opener, while teammate Nash Dabb also had a fourpoint outing. Ryland Chernomaz chipped in with two goals and a single helper.

The following day,Wilson put up his second consecutive four-point outing in a 5-0 win over the Blazers.

Chernomaz got the firstperiod game winner for the Giants. Keegan Jones added a goal and two helpers.

On Sunday, the Giants improved their season record to 23-8-3 with a 5-2 victory over the Royals in a makeup game.

Austin McQuay got the game winner in the final minute of the middle frame.

The Giants now trail the first-place Cariboo Cougars by just eight points with two games in hand.

This weekend, the Giants host the league-leading Cougars in a two-game set at the winter club.

The two teams meet Saturday at 7:45 p.m. and again on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Clan names associate to coach Tom Berridge

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Associate head coach Clint Schneider will replace Alan Koch as the soccer program’s fifth head coach.

Schneider was promoted to head coach of the men’s varsity soccer team on Feb. 10, following five seasons in the NCAA with Koch and two earlier seasons together in the NAIA at Baker University in Kansas.

“Clint has been such an integral part of our men’s soccer program’s success in NCAA that I didn’t feel it necessary to conduct a coaching search,” said SFU senior director of athletics Milton Richards in a Clan press release. “The best coach to lead our program, and to build on the success we have experienced, is already part of our family.”

As associate coach, Schneider was responsible for

recruiting, scouting and goalkeepers.

“Alan is an amazing mentor, coach and friend. I have had an opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the business for almost a decade and he has helped me develop the skills necessary to continue to build upon the foundation already in place,” said Schneider in the release.

The 33-year-old Schneider will be backed up by

former Major League Soccer player and Canadian international Kevin Harmse, who joined the Clan program as an assistant coach in 2014.

Schneider has head coaching experience with the Okanagan Challenge of the Pacific Coast Soccer League, where he led the club to a premier league and playoff title in 2009, as well as the Can-Am Kennedy Cup championship.

New head: Simon Fraser University associate head coach Clint Schneider was promoted to head coach of the men’s soccer program. PHOTO

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Here’s your opportunity to see an American Basketball Association game up close.

The Vancouver Balloholics will play their very first home game in Burnaby on Valentine’s Day when they take on the Lakewood Panthers at BCIT on Saturday.

The Victory Sports Camps-sponsored team will also play the following Saturday at BCIT against the Kitsap Admirals in the campus gymnasium. Both games are a 7 p.m. tip-off.

SWIPE RIGHT NIGHT The Simon Fraser University hockey club invites everyone to meet their valentine at Swipe Right Night at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre this Saturday.

The Clan hockey club takes on Trinity Western University on Valentine’s Day at 7 p.m.

There will be contests and lots of prizes, so be there.

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FRIDAY NIGHTS FINALE The Burnaby Velodrome Club will be holding the series finale of the Friday Night race series tonight (Friday) at the Barnet Highway bubble.

Races include novice, intermediate, advanced and elite riders. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and races begin at 7 p.m.

Admission is just $5.The track is located inside the

MULTI-TIME WINNER Penn State University gymnast Briannah Tsang was named the Big-10 freshman of the week for a third time following her third all-around win of the season against Michigan State last Saturday.

Tsang finished amongst the top four on all four apparatus and tied her careerhigh on uneven bars and floor exercises at the meet.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Burnaby Sports Hall of

Fame soccer builder Alex Turkington recently passed away. A memorial service will be held at the Firefighters Hall on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m.

ON TEAM RINGETTE Burnaby forward Danielle Wall and goalie Tara Stevens from New Westminster will lead Team B.C.’s ringette squad at the Canada Winter Games starting this week in Prince George.

Ringette play begins Saturday and runs to Feb. 18.

Playoffs begin Feb.19 with medal games the following day.

The games continue through a second week before finishing up on March 1.

ON NATIONAL DEAF TEAM B.C. School for the Deaf student Ben Idemudia was recently named to the Canadian Deaf national basketball team. Idemudia will compete in his first tournament with the national team to be held in California in April.

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CAD $2,750 + taxes (based on double occupancy)

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Learn from world class experts who will present all the latest information and research on walking and running. Test new shoes while you run or walk the picturesque trails at Burnaby Lake. Use the day to prepare for an active year in 2015.

Find out all details of the tour at one of our information sessions: February 16 – 5:00pm to 6:00pm February 19 – 8:30am to 9:30am Location: Burnaby Board of Trade Offices (201-4555 Kingsway) To register: Call 604.412.0100 or email admin@bbot.ca. Visit bbot.ca for details.

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