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Lest we forget Children and veterans come together in a special flag project By Jeremy Deutsch
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While the sharpness of the memories may have dulled over the years, their message is still very clear. It’s important to remember. Around a table in the corner of the main floor at the George Derby Centre, veterans of the Second World War gathered. It’s an opportunity for a small group of women and men to share stories ahead of two events: Last Friday, kids from local schools planted thousands of Canadian flags to honour the veterans who live at the seniors’ centre. Friday is Remembrance Day. For these veterans of conflict, most now into their 90s, these types of ceremonies and gestures are vital for younger generations. “I believe it’s very important the youngsters remember this,” Continued on page 11
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Armstrong Elementary students Linden Ford and Lyzzie Connell look at some of the thousands of miniature Canadian flags planted in time for Remembrance Day on the grounds of the George Derby Centre to recognize the many war veterans who live at the care facility. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR
KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE BACK ON THE TABLE?
Will Trump election change the pipeline plan? By Jeremy Deutsch
jdeutsch@burnabynow.com
Donald Trump’s stunning U.S. election victory could have a major impact on one of the most contentious issues in Burnaby, according to a local federal politician.
NDP Burnaby South MP Kennedy Stewart suggested the election results south of the border could mean the Keystone XL Pipeline is back on the table, making Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project unnecessary.
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He noted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has “vigorously” supported the Keystone XL project in the past, while president-elect Trump has said he is in favour of building the project. “I think (Trump’s election is) going to make a
big difference for British Columbia,” Stewart told the NOW. “If Keystone is going to be built, we don’t need Kinder Morgan.” The Keystone XL project is a proposed 1,900-kilometre pipeline that runs from Alberta to Nebraska. Last year, outgoing U.S.
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president Barack Obama rejected the application by TransCanada Corp. to build the pipeline, suggesting it would not “serve the national interest” of the country. The Burnaby South MP argued Alberta supports Keystone XL, it’s
mostly built already and would have the same impact as the Trans Mountain or Northern Gateway projects. “Why would Mr. Trudeau risk Liberal seats here to build a pipeline that is unnecessary if Continued on page 8
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