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Burnaby officer to help build African country Mario Bartel photo@burnabynewsleader.com
Walt Sutherland built a life in the RCMP. He’s risen through the ranks from general duty of¿cer to VIP security to Inspector. Now in the twilight of his 36-year
career, he’s helping build a country. On Tuesday, the Burnaby native and Burnaby Central grad who served in detachments around Metro Vancouver before returning to his
hometown force as an nspector two years ago, embarked on a yearlong mission to the new nation of South Sudan. He’s part of a contingent of 19 of¿cers from across Canada who will be working with
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the United Nations to create the infrastructure needed to bring peace and security to a country borne from more than 20 years of civil war. It’s not the ¿rst time Sutherland has stepped into an international political cauldron; in 2008 he spent a year on a similar UN mission in Palestine, assessing their police training methods, creating a training curriculum, and laying the groundwork for a police training school. This time, he expects there will be even more to do. South Sudan only became an independent nation last July. The civil war killed about two million people and displaced another four million. It has some of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the world. The average life expectancy is 58. More than three per cent of the population has been infected with HIV/ AIDS. Those are just some of the staggering facts Sutherland will learn during 10 days of training and cultural education in Ottawa before his contingent Àies to Juba, South Sudan’s capital city, on Jan. 14. But the bigger the task, the greater the reward, says Sutherland. “Their policing is different, they have a
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A camel rests its head on Burnaby RCMP ofÀcer Walt Sutherland during his service with the United Nations on the West Bank in 2008. Sutherland will be spending the this year on a similar mission in South Sudan.
CHOICEquotes Walt Sutherland, RCMP You have to have Áexibility and not get frustrated. You have to be able to cope in adverse situations.
completely different set of circumstances” says Sutherland, who lives in South Surrey. “They’re very interested in our ideas, they’re open to our suggestions.” It’s a gradual process that likely won’t yield tangible results until long after his tour is
over, says Sutherland. “Change is slow. Our achievements can’t be measured right away, they’ll take time.” But if there’s one thing he’s learned during his long career, and his previous international experience, it’s patience. “You have to have
Àexibility and not get frustrated,” says Sutherland, who will be living in a UN compound during his Sudanese adventure. “You have to be able to cope in adverse situations.” The payoff is a better understanding of a different culture and the world in general, says Sutherland as he ponders retirement from policing after his tour concludes. “It’s a nice way to go in terms of giving back.”
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HOPES & PLANS FOR 2012
A closer look at youth issues In this issue, the NewsLeader weighs in with community leaders from a variety of sectors, starting with Burnaby teen Ryan Hirakida Ryan Hirakida is a student at Burnaby Central, and the president of the District Student Advisory Committee.
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: Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m 17 and I’ve attended school in Burnaby from Kindergarten to Grade 12. I began at Buckingham elementary, then moved to Gilpin before attending Burnaby Central. I’m a co-Prime Minister of our Student Council and I’m also president of the Burnaby District Student Advisory Committee, which is composed of representatives from all eight high schools and acts as the voice for students in Burnaby. Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue with youth right now and why? Students are constantly faced with high expectations, whether it’s getting good grades, going to university, or being the fastest runner in the province. And these high expectations are all around us; in society, from our families, or even from ourselves. At times, it seems like we all get so caught up with trying to “succeed” that we often forget to enjoy what we’re doing. People are always telling us that “you can do anything you want, if you set your mind to it,” and I would agree. It’s just that students are developing this mindset where they feel like what they choose to do must be monumental and that they have to change the world. Not everybody is going to become famous for what they do or who they are. What I feel is important though, is that we recognize that ¿lling these expectations does not have to mean becoming famous, as long as you’re satis¿ed with what you choose to do. I really think that this is something that many students are missing the point of these days.
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Ryan Hirakida is president of the Burnaby District Student Advisory Committee, and a student at Burnaby Central.
Q: What are your plans to help address this, or other, issues in the New Year? It’s important that students realize that all of us are in the same boat, and we’re all facing these challenges. If youth became more aware of this and are willing to embrace the idea of collaboration to alleviate the stress that can be brought on by high expectations, I think we’re headed in the right direction. This is one of the reasons I am so passionate about what student council and other leadership groups can do to help make school more enjoyable. In the New Year, I’d like to continue working with these groups to create a comfortable and fun environment where students are not going to school with the sole purpose of ful¿lling those expectations. Q: What’s the worst thing that could happen in 2012? Youth have a lot to say. Just this past year, we saw students voice their opinions on Policy 5.45 (sexual orientation/gender identity). This is what needs to be
happening, students standing up for what we believe in. The worst thing that could happen to youth in 2012 would be losing that voice. Q: What are your hopes that have the best chances of actually happening? You walk into a restaurant with a group of your friends and are instantly faced with impatience and poor service, simply because you fall under the “teenager” stereotype. Youth: I’m sure that you can all relate to this. Adults: Maybe you’ve experienced these feelings of distrust toward teenagers. Either way, it doesn’t matter. In the New Year, it would be nice to see increased mutual respect between youth and other members of society. Q: Give us your wildest and craziest prediction? In 2012, a revolutionary discovery will be made in Deer Lake Park, and Burnaby will have its very own Loch Ness monster living beneath the lily pads.
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HOPES & PLANS FOR 2012
A closer look at social issues Q: What would be the best thing that could happen for non-proÀts in 2012?
Antonia Beck is the executive director of South Burnaby Neighbourhood House.
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: Were there any surprises for you regarding the non-profit sector in 2011?
Having our current funding sources continue. As well as having the availability of sustainable core funding for our operations. It would be great to have funding to pay for our high operating costs such as rent.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that we maintained our funding and programs despite the recession and that businesses continued to support our fundraising events and reach out to our community members in need.
Q: The worst thing? Criteria changes for major funding streams that does not ¿t with our current work.
Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue in the non-proÀt sector right now and why?
Q: What are your hopes for the community in the New Year that have the best chances of actually happening?
Depending on the area, the issues vary. Decreases in government funding have continued to impact all non-pro¿t sector services. We ¿nd ourselves having to compensate in areas where the government cuts back or doesn’t keep pace. For example, childcare subsidies for low income families have not kept pace with the increased cost of providing this service, therefore we have had to create an internal subsidy program with fundraising dollars. For our organization we have seen an increased demand for our support services but we are limited by ¿nancial resources and physical space and human resources in how we can respond to these needs. We have been approached on many occasions to utilize our expertise for the bene¿t of the community and we
To continue connecting with residents and providing opportunities for people to get involved in addressing needs in our community. We have started to articulate the bene¿ts of our community work and will be measuring our impact through this process. My hope is that we will be able to communicate this work to the wider community and demonstrate the impact that our organization is having.
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Antonia Beck is excited the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House will soon be able to grow out of the cramped conÀnes of its facility on Imperial Street as they will be getting space in a new condo tower being constructed in the Metrotown area.
have stepped up where possible. We are often challenged with having consistent and stable funding to keep our core programs operational. Q: What are your plans to help address this, or other issues, in the New Year? We will continue to respond to the best of our capacity to community needs and will continue to be open to working with our
community partners to address these needs. We are very excited to be working with the Burnaby Literacy Now committee, Douglas College, and the public library to address adult literacy in the new year. We will be training tutors and matching them up with adult learners. We are also continuing to work with the school district to address before and after-school care for working families and will be opening up our new Gilpin facility in 2012.
Q: Give us your wildest and craziest prediction? Some affordable housing is built for families and individuals so that they can continue to live in Burnaby.
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HOPES & PLANS FOR 2012
A closer look at Burnaby business Paul Holden is president and CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade.
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The stabilizing of global economies, particularly USA, would greatly contribute to a robust and resilient local economy.
: Were there any surprises for you regarding the business sector in 2011?
Q: The worst thing?
In the face of extremely harsh economic conditions the Burnaby business community showed surprising resilience. Although our members tell us that times are tougher than in previous years those businesses in the prevalent industry clusters in Burnaby seem to have weathered the storm better than expected.
The collapse of major international markets, particularly USA and EU, could have a devastating effect on our economy. Q: What are your hopes for the community in the New Year that have the best chances of actually happening? That as a Board of Trade we are able to continue to contribute to the local community through our programs in the areas of immigrant integration, homelessness, future leader development and environmental sustainability.
Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue for the business community right now and why?
There are two key issues. The return to the GST/PST tax model is of great MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Paul Holden, the president and CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade, checks out progress of The Sovereign, one of a concern to our members as is the Q: Give us your wildest and rising cost of doing business in a harsh number of new towers being built or proposed for the Metrotown area. craziest prediction? economic climate. with government to ensure the smoothest members as well as continuing to assist That Roberto Luongo shuts out Q: What are your plans to help transition possible and to represent the members in business development initiatives. the Bruins four games in a row to secure address this, or other issues, in the interests of our members in the ¿nal taxation the Stanley Cup for the Canucks which New Year? structure. With regard to the business Q: What would be the best thing that is celebrated joyfully across the Lower economic concerns we will continue to could happen for business in 2012? Mainland, and in Calgary and Toronto, On the PST/GST issue we plan to work develop cost savings programs for our without the merest hint of trouble.
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Some call them resolutions. Some call them goals. And if you’re like most people, you’ve likely called them off by now. Or will as soon as your determination wavers. The turn of the calendar to a new year is always a time of reÀection on the year just past, and a hopeful look ahead to the coming year. The month of January is even named after a mythical two-faced Roman god who could look behind and ahead of him at the same time. While some of the goals people set for the coming year can be lofty, like pursuing a new career, most are modest. They’re borne of a desire to become better people, more conscientious citizens, more responsible friends and family members. Some come from a fundamental desire to live a longer, fuller life. After all, we’re only here for a limited time, we might as well make the best of it. But for most, change doesn’t come easily. We are, after all, creatures of habit. And even when those habits aren’t good for us, they can be hard to break. The ¿rst step to achieving a personal goal is to assess where you are today. That means getting on the bathroom scale, opening that bank statement, checking the crisper drawer in the fridge. Then it’s time to ¿gure out where you want to be. Be speci¿c. Don’t just say you want to lose weight, determine how much. Don’t just say you want to save money, decide how many dollars you want to have in your savings account. Make that goal attainable. Create a plan. Break your goal down into bite-sized increments that will serve as markers on the road to successfully achieving it. And put those increments into a time frame. Be realistic. Be prepared. Know your strengths and weaknesses and how you can use the former while overcoming the latter to reach your goal. Most importantly, stay positive. If you believe you can do it, you will.
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he B.C. Liberal government enters 2012 with the weight of its “golden decade” heavy on its shoulders. Having delivered a throne speech and a raft of legislation last fall, the government must pick up where it left off and build a February budget from the wreckage of the harmonized sales tax. This takes place as growth and revenue projections decline, and demand for government services continues to rise. The NDP opposition ¿nds itself in a front-runner role, and now faces pressure to detail its longpromised practical alternative. A revived B.C. Conservative Party must also move beyond protest to problem solving. Here are some of the immediate problems that will face the legislature when it resumes on Valentine’s Day. Education: It seems inevitable the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will once again have a new contract imposed. In December, school support staff joined the parade of public sector unions that accepted the two-year “net zero” wage mandate. De¿cits that forced that mandate
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have ballooned again due to the HST mess, and the October throne speech hinted strongly “net zero” will be extended in all but name in 2012. Little noticed amid the usual labour noise, Education Minister George Abbott has launched a broad plan to “transform” education. Along with “personalized learning plans” and “Àexibility and choice,” the plan promises “regular teacher performance evaluation sessions.” Buckle your seatbelts, parents. Health care: Premier Christy Clark hosts the annual premiers conference in Victoria Jan. 16-17. The provinces divided sharply in December, as the three western ones backed Ottawa’s imposition of a new funding formula, while those from Manitoba east protested the news six-per-cent annual increases will slow a bit in ¿ve years.
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B.C.’s more immediate problem is a shift to per-capita funding that phases out targeted money for things like our dedicated hip and knee surgery program. Provinces are now supposed to create such innovations for their own sake, without further federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction. That change costs B.C. an estimated $256 million a year, starting in 2014. The B.C. Liberals have this year to ¿nd savings, or face the task in an election year. And NDP leader Adrian Dix is restricted by his vow to make only spending promises that add up. Energy and environment: As with the minimum wage, the B.C. Liberals are forced to tinker with the carbon tax. Taxing schools and hospitals to fund natural gas and cement companies’ emission projects has to stop, as Environment Minister Terry Lake has admitted. Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon must be tempted to borrow an NDP suggestion that carbon tax revenues be redirected more broadly to transit and energy-saving re¿ts. But this means spending the money instead of reducing income taxes,
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as legislation currently requires, and both parties must face the fact that this entails a tax increase. A storm is about to begin up north as federal environmental hearings open on a proposed oil pipeline to Kitimat. Clark remains carefully non-committal, the NDP bitterly opposed. But the parties actually agree on lique¿ed natural gas exports from the same port. The NDP signaled cautious support for the plan before Christmas, with greater scrutiny of drilling and water use. We in the media do a poor job of reporting when parties agree. Debate will soon resume on B.C.’s new Family Law Act, aimed at avoiding courts and conÀict, with bipartisan support. Fixing B.C.’s impaired driving legislation, to keep that out of our clogged courts, should also be expedited. B.C.’s traditional blame game won’t make the problems of 2012 go away. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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Fight for healthcare Many readers may be aware that the federal ¿nance minister has imposed a package of spending regarding the healthcare system. This funding package is signi¿cantly less than was promised during the election, and is non-negotiable by the provinces. This system, since being enacted in the 1960s, has signi¿cantly reduced the cost of providing medical care to Canadians. Not only that, it has provided a system where everyone is capable of receiving the care they need, and in a manner that is safe and normally ef¿cient. It’s not a Àawless system, but in comparison to many other nations our health care is superior. It is now being attacked at its very core by an ideological government bent on destroying every last remnant of the social safety network that is part of our Canadian heritage. This Conservative government will try to [mislead] you, to tell you transfers are still increasing at the rate of GDP. This was not what they promised Canadians during the election. Canadians were told by this Conservative Party that if elected, they would maintain health care transfer increases of six per cent a year. They [misled] to win an election, and now they’re going to do as they’ve wanted to do for decades; they’re going to systematically start defunding and dismantling our universal health system and replacing it with a for-pro¿t system that will leave millions of Canadians without care and will ¿nancially ruin untold numbers more. Many of you are already aware of what is happening, and are pushing back against this assault on the healthcare system that helps so many of us. But for those of you who read this and aren’t sure what to do, I urge you to contact your MP, no matter which party they belong to, and demand better for your health care. Demand that your government live up to the promise it made during the election and continue to fund the health care system at six per cent increases per year, instead of trying to kneecap the system through funding withdrawals. We deserve better than this. As Canadians, we have the right and the opportunity to make our voices heard and respond to this underhanded attack on a long-standing Canadian institution. Trevor Ritchie Burnaby
another three years of a council composed of eight ‘yes’ people whose only function is to protect the mayor from criticism. Why the people fail to understand how dangerous this situation is escapes me. A strong opposition is healthy as it keeps government honest and accountable. Garth Evans, Burnaby
’TWAS THE YEAR 2011 ’Twas the year 2011 and in land after land, Creatures were stirring to join hand in hand. Slogans were sung and chanted with care, In hopes that sweet justice soon would be there. The tyrants were nestled all smug in their suites, While millions of drums banged in the streets. And Osama in his hideout, and Gadha¿ in his cap, Would no longer remain on the political map. For along with the dawn there arose such a season, The Arab spring gave people new meaning and reason. A way out of the darkness, of dreams being dashed, By tearing down barriers and sharing the cash. Fed up with frauds and the rush to foreclose, “Enough!” said the 99 per cent, the Average Joes. Weddings, wars and weather occupied the news, And luminaries and leaders we sadly did lose. But Jobs left his iDeas and Jack’s last letter was clear: Everything’s possible in the New Year! Harman Pandher Burnaby school trustee
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tickets before they were to be shredded might have been avoided if TransLink paid an extra $10,000 for more secure shredding. Two former employees of Urban Impact Recycling were charged in October with theft and fraud after a large number of FareSaver tickets went missing from Urban’s Richmond warehouse and then began surfacing on the black market. The FareSavers were to be destroyed because TransLink raised fare prices in April 2010 and TransLink opted to shred a batch of pre-paid FareSaver tickets off-site to save about new prepaid tickets were $10,000. being rolled out at the higher prices. A Freedom of Information request shows $153,000 were stolen by Patrick Robert Parry of TransLink considered the more secure option of Surrey and James Gordon Hemenway of Vancouver, having a contractor come and perform the shredding who both make court appearances in January. work on TransLink property – at an estimated cost TransLink has refused to disclose exactly how of $17,000 for 30 skids of FareSavers. many FareSaver tickets went missing and all But supervisor Yvonne Scott decided to instead references to the total or their value were redacted send the skids to Urban for off-site shredding at the from the released records. cheaper price of $7,124. But the documents suggest the heist – if it was “Please send off-site,” she told another staffer in limited to $153,000 – could have been much worse an email. for TransLink. “We don’t have $17k in the budget for this. I Each pallet sent to Urban contained 36,000 assume you use this company regularly (and) are FareSaver booklets (of 10 tickets each), TransLink comfortable with the security processes they have in records show. place?” Since each booklet was worth at least $20 and Scott was assured TransLink regularly sent secure 30 pallets were sent off-site, the total value of the documents to the off-site contractor for shredding. tickets sent for shredding exceeded $20 million. Later in 2010, transit security and police began The documents also show new procedures took ¿nding people illegally selling FareSaver booklets effect in 2011 requiring TransLink use on-site for about $19 at Broadway Station, in Chinatown shredders and have its staff present to verify that and out of the trunks of cars – all with the old prices tickets or passes are properly destroyed. and serial numbers that matched the tickets that When on-site shredders aren’t available, the work should have been shredded. can be sent off-site but must be supervised by both a Transit Police alleged 80,000 tickets worth TransLink employee and a Transit Police of¿cer.
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understand the big deal,” said Jordan Bateman, the federation’s B.C. director. “But entrepreneurs, small business owners, middle class families and even those private sector employees lucky enough to have an employer pick up their MSP tab, know what a bite this is out of their pockets.” The federation also notes that federal Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan premiums are set to rise by $306 for the average employee in 2012. Half of that is paid by the employee. Other everyday costs are also going up for B.C. residents. BC Hydro rates were pared back in a spending review ordered by Energy Minister Rich Coleman. An interim eight per
cent increase took effect in the spring of 2011, but BC Hydro has committed to rate increases of 3.9 per cent in 2012 and 2013. The coming year will also see the last legislated increase in B.C.’s carbon tax on fossil fuels. As of July 1, 2012 the carbon tax on a litre of gasoline rises from 5.56 cents to 6.67, with similar increases on diesel, natural gas and other fuels used by consumers and industry. The current legislation requires each increase to be offset by reductions in personal and business income taxes. Premier Christy Clark says consultation is underway with business and the public to see what direction the province takes on the carbon tax after 2012.
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she now communicates with you—you’ll need to consider her feelings: she could be becoming attached to you. These two dimensions to the kiss will need to be addressed separately, on the assumption they are both relevant. Kissing is complicated because it communicates In the case of the observable nature of the kiss, a variety of emotions. I would guess you are I would recommend you refrain from any further feeling self-conscious about this physical display of public acts of affection. You should also make every affection because you were observed. attempt not to mention it, even to friends. You imply this is the ¿rst time you The interest should ultimately kissed; however, you probably would subside and although you will be be feeling relatively relaxed if it had aware that some snooping co-workers been done in private, perhaps as you may continue to have an interest in were both leaving the hotel or in a what occurred, you should just focus Simon Gibson vehicle. on your work responsibilities. Colleagues who observed you Your friend should be treated with kissing will now make some respect. If it is your intention not to assumptions about the relationship and unfortunately pursue the relationship, at least at this time, you’ll might even invent some gossip to be shared with need to be candid yet sensitive. If you would like to others. “grow” the friendship, tell her. In any event, the kiss is now public knowledge Most friendships, romantic or otherwise, begin at and many of your co-workers—including your work. It’s not surprising therefore that you like her supervisor—will be hearing about it informally. (and perhaps she likes you). Honour her through The other dimension to the kiss is that you have discretion and don’t allow your relationship to be a used a well-known act to communicate an affection; source of unwanted interest, even gossip. you initiated it which, in effect, has demonstrated Simon Gibson is an experienced university professor, you like her. marketing executive and corporate writer. He has a If the kiss, on reÀection, was somewhat PhD in education from Simon Fraser University and a premature, you need to acknowledge the error which degree in journalism from Carleton University. you can’t blame on the party atmosphere, or alcohol, Submit your con¿dential questions relating to work for instance. and of¿ ce life to simon@of¿cepolitics101.com. If she was surprised by the kiss and yet apparently welcomed it—which you’ve observed in the way
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B.C. braces for Japan tsunami debris By Tom Fletcher tÁetcher@blackpress.ca
VICTORIA – With scattered reports of light debris already arriving on the west coast of North America, B.C. of¿cials are bracing for thousands of tonnes of material to wash ashore from the March 2011 tsunami in Japan. To¿no residents have begun reporting increased Japanese material washing ashore at Long Beach and other western coastal areas of Vancouver Island. There are reports from both Washington State and Alaska of plastic Àoats identi¿ed as being from a Japanese oyster farm, and lumber and other light objects have been reported showing up along the coast nine months after the disaster. Canadian federal, provincial and local of¿cials are setting up a task force to deal with the material that washes ashore in B.C. Part of the job will be identifying hazardous materials that may make it across the ocean. The tsunami struck Japan March 11, triggered by a 9.0 magnitude megathrust earthquake centred off the coast of the Tokuhu region of Japan. As the debris ¿eld was tracked moving across the Paci¿c Ocean, scientists in Hawaii estimated in October that as much as 18 million tonnes of material could be carried along. Appliances,
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television sets, boats and structures were seen Àoating in a patch more than 3,000 km long. The initial estimate was that it could take until 2014 for debris to cross the ocean. But experts have since indicated that buoyant objects can be pushed by winds and arrive much earlier. In November, the B.C. and federal governments announced $4.5 million in reconstruction aid for the Tokuhu region of Japan. Governments provided $2 million each, and Canada’s forest industry contributed the other $500,000. The funds will go toward a school, care facility or other public project to demonstrate the value of wood construction in earthquake zones.
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A closer look at the environment Alan James is a member of the Stoney Creek Environment Committee.
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SFU Facilities have built a new road salt handling facility and their PR touts environmental sustainability. It surprises me that they still have not acted to clean up the old road salt storage area, which has been contaminating Stoney Creek since the mid-’80s. Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue for the environment/streamkeeping right now and why? In B.C., there is an outbreak of infectious salmon anemia (ISA) virus in B.C.’s wild salmon. The probable cause is that Department of Fisheries and Oceans allowed B.C. ¿sh farms to import infected Atlantic salmon eggs from Europe, where the outbreak began and decimated Norwegian ¿sh farms. The virus spread to Chile with similar consequences. Now it is here.
In Burnaby—since most of Burnaby’s watersheds are in areas controlled by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, there must be a greater emphasis on environmental sustainability within that department. The new Burnaby web page for Parks says nothing about the wildlife protection. There must be a public review of the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Management Plan, which was approved by council back in 2000. Many items in that plan, including establishing a Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Advisory Committee, have not been carried out. Q: What are your plans to help address this, or other issues, in the New Year? I will continue to advocate for the ¿sh in our streams and for the wildlife in Burnaby Parks. Q: What would be the best thing that could happen for the environment in 2012? That DFO would take responsibility for the outbreak of ISA virus in B.C.’s wild salmon and require salmon farms
to use closed ponds, not the open ocean. Q: The worst thing? Another chemical dumped into a storm drain. All storm drains lead to creeks. Q: What are your hopes for the community in the New Year that have the best chances of actually happening? The Burnaby Environmental Sustainability Strategy Study, which parallels the Social Sustainability Strategy, begins in the new year. I hope that the results will show that Burnaby residents really do care about preserving Burnaby’s wonderful natural areas. I hope the city will then shift some of its resources away from economic development toward environmental sustainability. Q: Give us your wildest and craziest prediction? In 2012, I will see my ¿rst northern pygmy owl in Burnaby.
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EVENTS Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge: Vagabond Players present Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge by Christopher Durang, a playful, giddy retelling of the Dickens Christmas classic, turned squarely on its head. When: 8 p.m. Jan. 5-7. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, behind the Arenex in Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $13 to $15, cash only please. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers. ca. Info: 604- 521-0412 or www. vagabondplayers.ca.
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novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, back room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie Street), New Westminster.
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Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night, all levels welcome, no partner needed. Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday, 7- 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475.
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There’s at least one bird that thinks the $20 million it cost to dredge Burnaby Lake was money well spent. A horned grebe hanging around the lake was the highlight of 64 species of birds spotted by seven birders during the annual Christmas bird count on Dec. 18. Normally grebes winter near salt water, where it’s warmer and it can dive for food in the deep ocean. But, says George Clulow, the vice president of the BC Field Ornithologists, the now deeper water of Burnaby Lake, an apparently abundant food supply and mild winter is keeping this grebe put. Other species are taking advantage of the trend to milder winters as well, says Clulow. His crew of spotters around Burnaby and Deer lakes counted an increase in Anna’s hummingbirds, which was ¿rst seen in the area in 2008 and now seems to be expanding its usual territory from Northern California. “The two we recorded this year were not found at garden feeders, but away from houses in Deer Lake Park,” says Clulow, who also participated in three other counts around Metro Vancouver which are
held in the four-week period around Christmas. That “suggests they are now becoming well adapted to winter conditions in Burnaby.” In all the birders counted 19,070 birds comprised of 64 species, six more than the 10-year average of 58. Among them was a great horned owl, seen at the BCIT campus, two common redpolls, a belted king¿sher, a snow goose and a northern shoveler. The northwestern crow was the most ubiquitous with 18,000 of them estimated, followed by 253 Canada geese, 191 black-capped chickadees and 188 mallards. It was a “great result,” says Clulow. “It was a good year weather wise.” But not good enough for some species. The spotters didn’t see any pileated woodpeckers, Cooper’s hawks or house sparrows this year, and the ruddy duck, a common sighting 10 years ago, seems to have vanished altogether; only four have been seen over the past decade. The results of the Burnaby bird count will be forwarded to Bird Studies Canada, which summarizes counts from across Canada. Those numbers will then be included in a North American database maintained by the Audubon Society that can be accessed by conservationists, land managers or anyone with an interest in learning how their feathered friends are faring.
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 NewsLeader A15 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 131
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER: Burnaby, BC based employer is looking for one live-in caregiver for an elderly person. Terms of employment: Fulltime & live-in. Wages $11.50/hour, 40 hours/week. Completion of high school is must. Minimum of 1 year of experience is required. Private accommodation, work location is employers home. Knowledge of English is must. Knowledge of Punjabi will be an asset. Responsibilities include supervise and care for elderly person at his residence. Plan, prepare and serve meals. May perform other housekeeping duties. Required to keep records of daily activities & health information. CONTACT: David Singh Mangat, phone: 604-437-6856
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Req’d F/T Dishwasher for 0902345 BC Ltd dba Bombay Beat Restaurant Sal: $12/hr Duties: Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand; Place dishes in storage area; Clean Kitchen area. Basic English req’d. Punjabi an asset. Contact Paramjit @ E-mail: beatrestaurantltd@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-676-0625 Location: Burnaby.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
203
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
PAINT SPECIAL
30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll. Gilles 604-789-7327, 604-946-0192 www.scorpio-consulting.com
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
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CLEANING SERVICES
HOME CARE CLEANING Services. Will do housekeeping for seniors or persons with disability. 15 Yrs exp. Avail weekdays & Saturdays. Reasonable rates. Ref’s avail. Call: 778-707-0317 or 604-565-3277
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CONCRETE & PLACING
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour
338
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500
DRYWALL
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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374 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS
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PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
PETS 288
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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LEGAL SERVICES
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
WE are looking for MOA candidates that are charismatic, driven and have exceptional organizational skills. Admin experience and medical background an asset. Please email vbutler@pthealth.ca with “MOA pt Health BC #1035” in the subject line.
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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PETS
BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 1 male, 5 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $750. 604-574-5788 Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861 JACK RUSSELL pups 1 Female 1 male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049 LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings. MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $500. obo. Phone 604-825-2271. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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MISC. FOR SALE
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION 810
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2011 WILDCAT 282RK
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670 Dual pane windows, ext. shower, fantastic fan, microwave, elec. power awning, DSI water heater. $32,483 (stk.30380) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
NEW WESTMINSTER
845
Colonial House 435 Ash Street
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call
Rozario 778-788-1849
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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
Call 604- 522-5230
NEW WESTMINSTER
DORIC MANOR Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.
PORT COQUITLAM
CLAREMONT TERRACE
CEDARWAY APT
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
(formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net
604-525-2661 BURNABY
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY
6630 Telford Ave.
Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY
Walker Manor 6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.
Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY
Well maintained 2 bdrms with 1.5 washroom. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....
Call 604- 521-3448
ADELAIDE APT 1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.
BLUE MOUNTAIN APT 1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fireplace, heat included.
Call for showing 604-931-4014 www.aptrentals.net New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 prking spot. Close to shop ping, all amens. Heat & hot water incl. $760/m. 604-451-6676
1-800-910-6402
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SUITES, LOWER
BURNABY, Edmund Stn. 1 bdrm bsmt suite. $600/mo. NS/NP. Avl. Jan.1.Incl prk/hydro.(604)936-2257
AUTO SERVICES
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344
COQUITLAM Cape Horn; Main flr, clean 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 garage. $1700+2/3 utils. NS. Avl Jan 1/15. 604-931-7276 or 778-378-7276.
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8500 firm. Call 604-538-9257
1997 MAZDA PROTEGE, 5 spd, very good cond, 170K, AirCared til 10/12. Good tires, MP3, cheap on gas. $1900. Call: 778-240-8075
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 EVER-LITE 31RKS
PORT COQUITLAM, Oxford St. newly reno’d 2 bdrm g/l, lrg liv/rm. ns/np, $800 incl utils.. 604-944-8556
SUITES, UPPER
The Scrapper
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
COQUITLAM 1 bdrm gr/lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, new paint, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166
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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
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BURNABY. Beautiful 1 bdrm condo in very secure bldng, private basket & tennis courts, near Skytrain & Brentwood Mall, N/P. Avail immed or Jan 1st. $1050. 604-710-6516 Burnaby:
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
236 - 8th St.
Phone: 604-522-9153
COQUITLAM
548
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WE’RE ON THE WEB
YELLOW LAB puppies 10 wks old $399. 5 males (1 black), 1 female. Strong & healthy (604)466-0562
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
HOMES WANTED
Villa Del Mar
604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
APARTMENT/CONDOS
Burnaby Condo $455,000 ESPRIT North #1408 - 7325 Arcola Condo w/ mountain view. 2 BR - 2Bath -2 Pkg stalls, storage. sauna and exercise rm. Income $1650. Vacant Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523
220.JUNK(5865)
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
Pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax 604-739-7435
609
706
RECYCLE-IT!
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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10 year old boy in East Vancouver requiring your expertise. Pediatric experience an asset and we do offer client specific training. Comprehensive Group Benefits available.
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking RN’s and LPN’s.
Are you computer and video game savy?
329 PAINTING & DECORATING Running this ad for 7yrs
RN’S & LPN’S
Are you looking for a long term commitment, afternoon / evening hours?
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Dual pane windows, A/C, slide out bike rack, elec. rear stab jacks, and MORE! $37,483 (Stk.29577) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Zsigmond Kiraly, late of #2 – 117 Agnes Street, New Westminster, BC, that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the solicitor for the estate at #235 – 550 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B7, on or before the 19th day of January, 2012, after which date the solicitor for the estate will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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