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New master plan for Larco landTo have three towers instead of five, and include hotelGrant [email protected]

New Westminster and Larco Investments have come up with a new master plan for developing its waterfront site.

It’s been nearly two decades since Larco’s property located between the Fraser River Discovery Centre and Westminster Pier Park was first rezoned.

Today, it’s a parking lot, and the last piece of land on the river in New West zoned for high density.

Previous plans called for five towers, with above-grade parking, but with nothing happening the city went to Larco seeking more dynamic plans to improve the connection between the waterfront and Downtown, have better sightlines and still be economically viable for Larco.

The latest master plan revealed in a report to city council Monday calls for more open space, three towers instead of five to maintain sightlines, two acres of dedicated park connecting to Westminster Pier Park, and an extended waterfront esplanade.

Participants were told popular program being axed by Fraser HealthGrant [email protected]

All the talk about Baby Talk being cancelled appears to have been premature.

At least for now.Fraser Health said despite fears

from participants, the popular program for new parents in New Westminster will continue into the new year.

That’s a relief to Renée Nixdorf,

mother of five-month-old Zophia and campaigner for the program’s retention.

Nixdorf and fellow Baby Talkers had been told by the public health nurse who runs the program Wednesday afternoons at the Centennial Community Centre (CCC) that her boss had said it would not be continuing. So they started a campaign to tell Fraser Health how important the program was to New Westminster.

The program features speakers on a variety of topics concerning new parents, and has helped many build

a support network as they navigate their new role.

“It’s very helpful to not only hear the experts, but the other mothers,” said Nixdorf.

CCC programmer Ramona Manzer said a typical Baby Talk session brings out between 30 to 35 parents.

It’s so big Manzer has had to move it from one of the centre’s meeting rooms into the gymnasium to accommodate all the babies, parents and their paraphernalia.

“I do know we have numerous parents upset this is being

cancelled,” said Manzer last week.On Friday, however, Fraser

Health spokeswoman Nasifa Abdullah said Baby Talk will continue into the winter session and speakers are already being booked. She said, at this time, there has not been any region-wide decision to change the service.

“It is definitely good news,” said Nixdorf on Monday.

“I hope they’re not just going to do the winter session and skip spring and summer. That’s definitely what I’m worried about.”

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Renée Nixdorf says she and her 5-month-old daughter Zophia have benefited tremendously from the Baby Talk program through Fraser Health and the City of New Westminster.

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There are several changes coming for 2014. One important change is the recycling of glass products. Although glass is a recyclable product, it will no longer be accepted as a curbside collection item. The Depot is still a great way to recycle your glass (6th Ave & McBride, open: Wed-Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm). More details are provided in the new collection schedule.

If you have not received a new schedule by the third week of December, or if you require an extra copy, schedules can be found on our website at www.newwestcity.ca or picked up at the following locations: City Hall, Library, Community Centres, Recycling Depot, and Tow Yard/Animal Shelter.

2013 SANTA CLAUS PARADESaturday, December 7, 201311:00 amColumbia Street, in Downtown New Westminster

Parade begins at 11:00 am and will make it’s way through Downtown by 1:00 pm. Canada Post letter carriers will be walking in the parade collecting letters addressed to the North Pole - and yes, Santa will there too!

Following the parade, spectators are encouraged to take part in a range of family-friendly activities in New Westminster’s downtown business district.

Activities include:

• Hyack SquareArts Council Children’s Snowfl ake Workshop10:00 am - 1:30 pm

• Shops at New WestPhotos with Santa12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• Fraser River Discovery CentreMerry Fishmas12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• The River MarketRoyal City Farmers’ Holiday Market Edition11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Interactive Christmas Craft Workshop12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free parking will be available all day at the Front Street parkade for Parade goers. Note: there will be no access to or egress from the parkade, from 10:30 am until approximately 1:00 pm.

IRVING HOUSE REOPENS IN TIME FOR VICTORIAN CHRISTMASFollowing two months of work, Irving House has re-opened just in time for our annual Victorian Christmas celebrations. A new geothermal heating and cooling system has been installed to care for our City’s oldest home.

Enjoy a warm and comfortable tour of Irving House, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. From November 22nd through December 29th the house will be decked out with Christmas grandeur for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to inquire into our Victorian Christmas teas being held on December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th.

For information call Irving House at 604-527-4640 or email [email protected].

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMonday, December 9, 20136:00 pm

Council Chamber, City Hall511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NUMBER 7645, 2013

Location:41 and 175 Duncan Street, New Westminster (as shown on the map)

Purpose:The purpose of this bylaw is to:

1. Establish the Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Townhouse)(CD-42) and Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Apartment)(CD-43) zoning schedules; and

2. To rezone 41 and 175 Duncan Street from Heavy Industrial Districts (M-2) to Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Townhouse) (CD-42), Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Apartment)(CD-43), Heavy Industrial Districts (M-2) and Park Districts

(P-10). The applicants propose to develop 48 townhouse units, 425 apartment units, relocate the existing dyke to the perimeter of the site and construct a section of the Queensborough perimeter trail on the dyke. The dyke and trail would be dedicated to the City of New Westminster for park purposes.

Queries:Development Services Department: Jim Hurst, 604-527-4588

Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed bylaws, supporting staff reports and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Development Services Department (Planning), City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Monday to Friday inclusive (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from Tuesday, November 26, 2013 to Monday, December 9, 2013.

Public Participation:All persons, who believe their interest in the property is aff ected by the proposed bylaw shall be aff orded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw prior to the close of the Public Hearing.

Written submissions must be addressed to Mayor and Council, and submitted through one of the following methods:

Email: [email protected] Fax: 604-527-4594Hard Copy: Legislative Services Department

511 Royal AvenueNew Westminster BC V3L 1H9

Submissions received for the Public Hearing will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration, which will be available on the City of New Westminster website (www.newwestcity.ca), with other associated information.

No further information can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Jan Gibson,Acting Corporate Offi cerThis meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

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IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTERA new concept for the Larco site on the New Westminster waterfront reduces the number of towers from five to three, and would add two acres to Westminster Pier Park.

It’s expected work could begin on amending the zoning in early 2014.

The plans call for three tall, slender towers on the western portion of the site with about 800 residential units. Townhouses would be incorporated into the base of the third tower while retail would be in the other two.

Provision for a 150-room hotel would be in the middle tower, the development’s signature structure. The report said the city recently did a feasibility study that determined a Downtown hotel near the Anvil Centre would be feasible.

A child-care facility would be included in tower 3 next to the park.

The towers would range from 25 to 45 storeys, and be organized around a waterfront street—an extension of Quayside Drive—and public plazas connected by a 30-foot wide waterfront esplanade.

The park portion would take up about a third of the site and

become an expansion of Westminster Pier Park. Infrastructure to allow boats to dock on the wharf would also be included.

The development’s parking would all be below grade with a ratio of .9 spaces per residential unit, including visitor and public parking. It’s a ratio the report said is supported by the Downtown Parking Strategy.

Larco is willing to provide 80 stalls for public use by the Fraser River Discovery Centre and the River Market.

Plans for the site have been in the works for nearly 20 years, with Larco applying for a rezoning in 1994 that it received in 1996. In 2004, Larco returned to request the go ahead for a different version of the development, which was approved in 2006. Both of those plans called for 1,000 residential units in five towers with above-grade

parking.Monday’s staff report said

traffic modeling software shows the existing street network would not be significantly impacted by the three towers, although lineups could still be expected when trains are coming through.

It noted that while an overpass at Sixth Street would improve access, it would be very expensive, impact the proposed park extension and impede river views from Front Street. It suggests an at-grade crossing

for pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles at the foot of Sixth Street instead.

The report said the first open house for the plans will be held at the River Market, Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., with another in early February. Presentations will also be made to the Downtown and Quayside residents association, the Downtown Business Improvement Association and various other organizations and committees.

School’s operating budget for 2013-14 already exhausted: Principal’s messageGrant [email protected]

Parents of New Westminster secondary students shouldn’t be shocked the school’s operating budget for 2013-14 has already run out, says board of education chair Michael Ewen.

Principal Phil Cookson’s message in the NWSS’ monthly newsletter last week included some harsh realities that alarmed parents. He told them in order to balance this year’s district budget the board had slashed the school’s

operating budget from its usual $800,000 to $65,000, and that money has already been spent.

NWSS parent advisory council (PAC) chair Stephen Bruyneel said although the PAC knew it was coming, it hadn’t been broadly communicated with parents in the district.

“On the one hand I want to give Phil a lot of credit and the previous principals because I understand they were able to put some away for a rainy day. It’s a storm right now. All that money that had been saved is essentially gone. How he is going to get through the rest of the year I don’t know,” said

Bruyneel. “This is stuff you have to have for everyday, and this is stuff they don’t have and may not have for next year.”

With the district obligated to begin paying back the

approximately $5 million in accumulated debt in 2014-15, Bruyneel said parents want to know what it means for their children next year because many felt this year there wasn’t enough of an advance warning.

“Letting them know at least gives them time to plan,” said Bruyneel. “Bad news is bad, but if you know early enough you can plan for it .”

He added options for parents would include rallying to raise funds for their school or sending their kids outside the district.

“The bottom line for us is the earlier we know the better,” said Bruyneel.

Ewen said when the board decided to cut school supply budgets to 10 per cent of previous ones it was reported in the local press.

“You can say it to people and have a decent idea of what it means, but until reality hits people don’t realize what it actually means,” said Ewen.

He believes the issue highlights the need for the district to have a communications specialist to

spread the word directly.“Obviously it’s not getting out,

and not that many people are reading the papers,” said Ewen.

“People aren’t as engaged as they need to be until they need to be.”

Despite the deficit, Ewen said looking at making room for a communications specialist might be worth it.

“Well, can we afford not to? The question is A what would be the cost, and B what would be the cost of not doing it, and this would be a great example, and C is there some way we can rearrange the responsibilities so we can afford it?” said Ewen.

Harsh budget reality hits NWSS parents

Park portion would take about 1/3 of site

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The plan for the site approved in 2006 included five towers, as shown in this artist’s rendering.

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Sold to non-profit with its roots in WoodlandsGrant [email protected]

The venerable Westminster Club property has been sold to a non-profit organization with roots in the parents of residents of New Westminster’s infamous Woodlands institution.

However, the selling price of $1,315,000 in the court-ordered sale wasn’t quite what the 124-year old club had hoped for.

With membership dwindling down to its current 10 members and debts increasing, the club’s 7,400 square feet at the top of the seven-storey Westminster Building on Columbia Street at Begbie Street, were put on sale in May 2012 for $1.975 million.

Although the holder of the club’s first mortgage had found a buyer, the club believed the offer wasn’t high enough. A Vancouver court ordered a sealed-bid process with a deadline of Monday.

“No other bidders came forward. We all had thought there would be another bidder because it was a very low price. That’s the way the market goes, it’s difficult to deal with so that’s where we’re at,” said club president Allen Domaas. “It was disappointing for everybody involved … It’s certainly not what

we hoped for, but it’s over.“I’m sure the buyers are very

happy, they got an exceptional piece of property at a very good price.”

The buyer is the Community Living Society, currently based in Burnaby.

It was founded in the late 1970s by the Woodlands Parents Group to help children with disabilities transition back into their communities.

The Westminster Club was founded as a private gentleman’s club in 1889 and has been in the Westminster Building since it was built in 1912, when it was billed as the tallest skyscraper west of Chicago. The club bought the building in 1983 and then turned it into strata ownership while retaining the top floor with its panoramic views of Downtown and the Fraser River.

Domaas said after the first lender gets its money, next to be paid will be the overdue strata fees and city taxes. There won’t, however, be enough left over to pay any of the three members that loaned their own money to the club.

“It’s unfortunate. The directors have all worked hard to pull this together. Everyone’s just tired,” said Domaas, who added possession date for the property is Jan. 9.

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VICTORIA – Last week I described the inevitable demise of B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” scheme, which continues to take millions from hospitals and schools to fund greenhouse gas reduction projects of questionable value.

It’s like the AirCare program, a pollution solution that sounded great at the time. AirCare soon found itself chasing diminishing environmental returns. Public sector carbon offsets will suffer the same fate, growing as a political liability as their effectiveness declines.

Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up substantially by 2020.

New liquefied natural gas export proposals continue to pop up, the latest ones on former industrial sites near

Squamish and Campbell River. But questions linger about the pollution and greenhouse gas impacts.

As she left for the government’s largest ever trade mission to Asia, Premier Christy Clark dismissed a study that estimated the impact of three LNG plants. That study, done by Kitimat environment group Skeena Wild, assumed “direct drive” technology to chill and compress gas for export. It concluded that three plants would burn two and a half times the amount of natural gas currently used in Metro Vancouver.

Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak relied on the same talking point to reject the study. The technology of powering LNG is still being

negotiated, as producers work towards environmental permits, so the total can’t be calculated yet.

BC Hydro is predicting little electricity demand for LNG until after 2020, which suggests the early development will either be direct drive, the industry standard and simplest method, or building one or more gas-fired power plants in northwest B.C. Even if gas usage is only equivalent to one Lower Mainland, it’s plain to see greenhouse gas emissions are going up.

Clark has repeatedly argued that B.C. LNG should get credit for displacing coal in China and elsewhere.

I asked Polak if the international community would accept B.C.’s assertion that emissions from our LNG production shouldn’t count.

“We haven’t said we won’t count them,” Polak replied. “What the premier’s talked about and I’ve talked about is that this whole issue of how one accounts for greenhouse

gases in a particular region is one that is constantly evolving. There are regularly changes to the international standards for accounting for these things and reporting them. And certainly the ability for one jurisdiction to impact positively on the GHG emissions of another, we think is appropriately considered in how one accounts for these things.”

Clark visited the Jiangsu LNG import facility in China that could be a key export destination.

Globe and Mail China correspondent Nathan Vanderklippe reports that the gas being imported at Jiangsu isn’t replacing coal. It’s being used in addition to coal in peak demand periods.

Clark also visited Japan, another key customer for LNG. Japan needs new energy sources to replace production from its disaster-tainted nuclear facilities.

Will B.C. LNG be part of the solution to human-induced climate change?

On the evidence so far, the answer is no.

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Commuters in Burnaby and New Westminster are pretty well served by transit.

That is if they happen to live close to one of the 16 SkyTrain stations along the two lines serving our communities and happen to be travelling to Vancouver or a destination that’s also convenient to SkyTrain.

A trip to South Surrey, or Delta or anywhere in the Fraser Valley beyond King George Station, the easternmost SkyTrain stop, can be an arduous adventure of tenuous bus connections and heavy traffic that can take hours.

There’s no doubt SkyTrain has changed the landscape of Metro Vancouver since the Expo line was opened in 1986. The extension of a fourth line out to Coquitlam from Burnaby by 2016 will change it yet again.

Huge town centres have grown up around SkyTrain stations and more are being developed, especially along the Millennium Line through Brentwood and the Brewery District in Sapperton.

But one thing SkyTrain hasn’t done is ease traffic congestion.

A recent survey by the GPS software company TomTom said Vancouver’s traffic is the worst in North America. Worse than L.A. Worse than New York City.

That’s despite the investment of billions of dollars to build the SkyTrain system.

SkyTrain is based upon the premise that most commuters are travelling from the nearby suburbs to jobs in Vancouver or elsewhere along its three lines.

But the daily commute is more complicated than that. Particularly as jobs migrate out of the downtown core to commercial and industrial developments in outlying communities where land is cheaper.

A pitch by Surrey mayor Diane Watts for light rail transit lines in her city is a good start. It should be heeded.

It’s time for TransLink to get away from its one-track emphasis on SkyTrain.

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Tower plan shouldn’t be rushedRe: What’s wrong with affordable housing? (Letters) and Rental tower ‘golden opportunity’ for city (NewsLeader, Nov. 27)

I don’t think anybody opposes affordable housing. Most of us have needed it.

What they oppose here is how it’s going to be done. The City of New Westminster has worked hard to create positive demographics. In light of that, the proposed tower at 900 Carnarvon St. makes little sense.

The above-ground parking for 500 units would be enormous, and could not be camouflaged. Most residents in the area don’t want that on this highly visible corner. While affordable rentals are necessary, so are demographics, not just in a city but within a neighbourhood and within a building like the one proposed.

The article touting the proposed tower as a ‘golden opportunity’ may well be referring to the developer’s opportunity to profit in a condo market that is currently soft. The developer is looking to build a rental tower and then flip it to a pension fund and be done with it.

Regarding a 40-storey, 500-unit building, Degelder planner Tom Lancaster is quoted saying, “You don’t see that anywhere else in B.C.”

Well, there are reasons: the amount of above-ground parking for a 500-unit building is mind-boggling; In comparison to a condo building with only a percentage of renters, a full rental building will have a large flow of people continually moving in and out, tying up elevators. A 40-storey, 500-unit building would require four high speed elevators.

If council decides a rental tower at 900 Carnarvon is a good thing, a smaller 25-storey tower would better suit the requirements for less above-ground parking, fewer small rentals in one spot, and therefore something current residents could live with.

A building like that could still be built to be iconic, perhaps with green space on the roof. More rental housing could be developed elsewhere in the city if needed.

Finally, it’s bush league for the developer to say if they don’t get a decision from council soon (due to financing) they’ll take their ball and go home.

This is an important decision that affects the lives of thousands of people, and shouldn’t be based on an impatient banker.

M. StyrankaNew Westminster

RENTAL TOWER PROPOSAL HAS MANY MERITS

Re: Rental tower ‘golden opportunity’ for city

This appears to be a great idea.

Most of the concerns seem to be addressed and adaptable to changing needs and times.

Easily converted studios to 1 or 2 bedroom apartments if future “ways” are required.

Done. Above-ground parking

that is disguised as a fitting historical look.

Done. If it’s a new idea it will be resisted.

If it’s a great new idea it will be finally received.

Here’s to finding out.Mike Spud Fleury

—online commentnewwestnewsleader.com

SHUTTING THRIFTY FOODS THE OBVIOUS MOVE

Re: Shutting Thrifty Foods isn’t helping competition (Letters)

What incoherent nonsense. The purpose of the Competition Bureau is to ensure that no single player (in this case, Sobeys) has such dominance in a marketplace that consumers are harmed. Safeway in New West already has a 65 per cent market share. Add Thrifty to that mix and it would have been 75 per cent. That’s way too much market power. Sobeys was probably OK with the Sapperton disposal because its sales are lower than any of the other Safeways.

Someone is going to buy the Sapperton location and operate it as a grocery store.

That will increase competition in the

marketplace. My guess is that it will be Loblaw (No Frills).

We will see. Hopefully they will be a good corporate citizen too.

Trevor Townsend—online comment

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TIME TO TALK LEADERSHIP

Re: Who wants to be New West’s next mayor (Column, NewsLeader, Nov. 29)

Finally, someone is starting to talk about our municipal election 2014! Everyone seems to be so shying away from the topic it seems ... let’s see where this leads us!

Maureen Parks—online comment

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He pointed out the board can’t make too many decisions for next year or for topping up this year’s operating budget until it knows what kind of funding will be available including provincial government holdback funds that usually comes around Christmas. But he also understands why parents want to know soon.

“I get that, but I don’t know at what point we’ll be able to make the decision,” said Ewen,

who added some of the district’s education programs may be on the line next year. “We don’t want to announce we’re cutting a program and then have the province announce they’re increasing funding.”

Trustee Casey Cook said it’s easy to see how the news is alarming to parents.

“I thought when our information went out, that we were clear about the difficult situation we were in on our budgets in and around

individual schools, but even so it’s very far reaching in terms of the decision we’ve had to make,” said Cook. “What we have to do is make some very, very significant decisions. It’s a structural deficit and we’re going to have to make some structural decisions.”

Cookson encouraged parents to become involved by attending the next PAC meeting, Jan. 16, and providing input to the school board through its budget process.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 NewsLeader A9

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It seems Christmas and Santa Claus are on the minds of every kid this time of the year. And the jolly old gent has made sure his helpers are readily available to convey Christmas wishes and desires through the proper channels so the elves can fulfill orders.

At Metropolis at Metrotown Santa Claus is on duty every day until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve in his special castle in the

Grand Court. On Mondays to Saturdays, and Sunday, Dec. 22, he’s on duty from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., from 2-5 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. On Sundays he’s meeting kids from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3-6 p.m.

He’s also happy to pose for photos for a minimum $2 donation to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

At Lougheed Town Centre, Santa is taking visitors every

day from 11 a.m. and from 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve. To avoid the frustration of lineups, he’s even implemented a special paging system that will advise visitors of their turn as they stroll through the mall. For Santa’s specific hours as well as information about ordering photos go to www.lougheedtowncentre.com.

Brentwood Mall is also hosting Santa at centre court

until 4 p.m. Christmas Eve, with free photos every Tuesday. For specific hours and more details about the mall’s holiday entertainment program, go to www.brentwoodtowncentre.com.

For kids, and parents, seeking a quieter, more traditional Santa experience, Father Christmas has set up his chair in Stride Studios at Burnaby Village Museum to hear Christmas wishes. He’s there on weekends only until Dec. 8, from 1-4 p.m. and then again Dec. 14-15 and 19-23 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. From Dec. 16-18 he’ll be there from 5:30-8 p.m. Admission to the village is free.

In New Westminster, Santa has alighted at Royal City Centre until 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. For specific hours go to www.royalcitycentre.ca.

He’ll also be the guest of honour at Saturday’s Santa Claus Parade on Columbia Street at 11 a.m. after which he’ll be visiting kids and posing for photos at the Shops at New West from noon to 4 p.m.

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Holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins.

Holly

Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated

to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood.

Mistletoe

Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian

Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection.

Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands.

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The holiday season means it’s time once again for parents to take their youngsters to visit Santa Claus. Pictures with little boys and girls lining up in their dress clothes with Santa are a holiday tradition, and youngsters are often anxious for their chances to share their Christmas gift wishes with the jolly man in red.

But as integral as such photo sessions are to the holiday season, parents know they are one crying fit or meltdown away from having this tradition turn into trouble. After waiting in long lines to see Santa, it’s understandable when everyone’s patience wears thin.

Pictures with Santa can go much more smoothly when you employ the following tips.

• PreP children

While kids may love the idea of Santa, youngsters face to face with a man in a red suit

and a big, white beard may be nervous. Begin talking up Santa a few weeks before, mentioning how nice and friendly he is. Gauge how kids act around costumed performers at circuses and birthday parties and help them get used to people in costumes. If costumes elicit screams and tears, wait another year before seeing Santa.

• Visit during off-Peak hoursWeekends and evenings

are the busiest times to visit Santa. This means long lines and longer wait times. Instead of dealing with the masses, try to get to the mall when the doors first open. Otherwise, let the children skip a day of school and visit during the week when the lines are shorter.

• consider another Venue

Many different places of business host events where kids can meet Santa. Families may be able to share a meal with Santa

at a restaurant or visit him at a nursery while selecting Christmas trees. A different environment may be less intimidating to children and take the pressure off waiting in line in a busy mall.

• go well-fed

There’s little worse than waiting in line and being hungry. Hunger pangs can turn even the most placid child into a menace. Pack snacks to enjoy while waiting.

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Decking the halls for the holidays is a beloved tradition for many families. A home’s exterior festooned with lights help create a festive holiday mood, while stockings hung by the chimney and a Christmas tree in the living room bring that holiday cheer inside.

Though the holiday season is a festive time of year, it can quickly turn tragic if revelers do not emphasize safety when decorating their homes. When decorating this holiday season, be sure to employ the following precautions so your holiday season is safe.

• ExErcisE caution with holiday lights

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to be especially careful when decorating your home with holiday lights, inspecting each set of lights for damage and discarding any damaged sets. When choosing lights, use only lights certified for outdoor use on your home’s exterior, and never use outdoor lights inside.

• PurchasE thE right christmas trEE

Though it can be tempting to purchase the most eye-catching Christmas tree you find, avoid acting rashly until you have learned a little about the tree. Artificial trees should be labeled as “Fire Resistant.” Such trees can still catch fire, but they are more resistant to fire than trees without such labels. When buying a live tree, make sure the tree is fresh. The tree should be green, and its needles should be difficult to pull off of branches, which should not be easily breakable. Tap the tree on the

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Trees that aren’t fresh are more susceptible to fire.

• limit usE of candlEs.

Like Christmas trees, candles are a popular yet potentially hazardous decorative item during the holiday season. When decorating with candles, be sure all candles are extinguished before leaving a room and never leave them burning when you go to bed. Candles should be kept away from any decorative items, including Christmas trees, that can catch fire. Never place candles near curtains, furniture or presents.

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Perhaps no time of year is as busy as the holiday season, when social engagements and holiday shopping combine to dominate so much of what is normally our free time. Additionally, holiday travel and late nights spent at work to make up for lost time also cut into our free time, leaving many people in search of ways to add more hours to the day. Though there’s no way to make a day last longer, there are ways to save some time this holiday season.

• Go it alone

Holiday shopping can be very time consuming, but shoppers who decide to shop alone may find themselves more productive and focused on the task at hand. Rather than going from store to store and checking items off multiple shopping lists, shoppers who shop singularly can devote all of their

attention to their own lists. • Shop online. Another way

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doing some holiday shopping.

• Plan ahead

Whether shopping for holiday gifts, taking the family to buy a Christmas tree or organizing a holiday dinner with friends, the more you can plan ahead of the holiday season the less time you will waste once the season hits full swing. For example, when choosing a weekend to go Christmas tree shopping, inform others a few weeks in advance and let them know you want to go early to avoid crowds. This saves you time and might just help you land one of the best trees on the lot. The same principle of planning can be applied to other aspects of the holiday season as well.

Planning a meal early allows you to gradually stock up on menu items, saving you the hassle of rushing to the store at the last minute or planning a menu in the days before the party when you will already have enough on your plate.

Finding time during the holiday season

Staying home for the holidays can save families a significant amount of time during this busy time of year.

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Hosting a holiday dinner is a big undertaking, one that often finds hosts spending a significant amount of time in the kitchen. But hosts can save time by taking some shortcuts regarding the menu. For instance, when hosting an especially large meal, don’t be afraid to buy some premade side dishes from a local grocery store or buy a bakery cake rather than whipping up your own homemade dessert. Guests will understand if you cut some corners in an effort to save some time, and the food will likely be just as delicious.

• Stay home

Travel is a big commitment come the holiday season, but what about staying home this season? If the time commitment of traveling is something you truly want to avoid this year, invite some friends and family over to your home instead. You might be more busy on the day of the holiday, but you will save yourself the travel days you usually build into the holiday season. Parents of young children might prefer to stay home so they can create their own unique holiday memories, while those without children might just appreciate some peace and quiet during this hectic time of year.

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Thanks to sales featuring heavily discounted items, millions of people wait to start their holiday shopping until the season hits full swing. But in spite of such bargains, overextending budgets

during the holiday season is too tempting for many shoppers to resist. However, shoppers need not risk financial peril if they shop smartly and heed some dos and don’ts of holiday shopping.

• Do set a buDget

Establish what you can afford to spend on gifts and other seasonal trimmings early on. The National Retail Federation estimates that the average consumer will spend around $700 come the holiday season. But not every person needs to be a big spender. The “buy now, pay later” mentality that credit cards offer lands many shoppers in trouble, a sticky situation many only notice once the first bill comes due. If you cannot afford to pay your entire credit card balance off once the bill arrives, you face steep interest charges that can quickly add up. Instead, pick a set spending limit and keep to it no matter how tempting it may seem to overspend with a credit card.

• Don’t be fooleD by false sales

Retailers understand that a good advertised deal lures shoppers into their stores. As a result, some retailers mark up the cost of certain items in order to slash the prices for holiday sales. Even if you are saving the assumed 50 to 60 percent, the final cost of the item still may be higher than normal. Comparison shop and do your research so you don’t fall victim to clever pricing.

• Do scheDule time for shopping

Hectic schedules sometimes result in last-minute shopping that leads to impulse purchases. Schedule some distraction-free

time for your holiday shopping so you’re less likely to rush into purchases before thinking them through.

• Don’t Double buy

Some shoppers use the holidays as an excuse to buy more for themselves than the people on their lists. While it’s tempting to treat yourself come the holiday season, this is a great and quick way to deplete your budget. If you plan on using holiday deals to supplement your own wardrobe or household needs, reduce your spending the rest of the year and save money for year-end purchases.

• Do collect coupons anD seek incentives

Comparison shopping not only helps you get the best price, but also it can shed light on coupons, shipping discounts and other incentives that lower the overall cost of products. Search online for Web sites that publish coupons and codes for online discounts, including free shipping. Join a store’s marketing list and receive emails with deals sent directly to your inbox.

• Do keep a level heaD

Some people forget the true meaning of the season is spending time with loved ones. Getting swept away by shopping and worrying about deadlines can make the season less enjoyable. Don’t allow the stress of holiday shopping to compromise an otherwise joyous time of year.

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Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts

Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family or friends or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of holiday gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky when this is the first time they are hosting.

When planning the menu for your holiday soiree, consider the following tips.

• Get a head count

Though other factors will influence what to serve, the size of your guest list may ultimately dictate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the same note, a small dish like

lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force you to prepare multiple entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with your guests. Once you have confirmed just how many guests you will be hosting, you can then choose a main course that suits the size of your guest list.

• decide which type of party you want to host

The type of party you want to host also will influence what you serve. A formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees. A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway.

First-time holiday hosts can take a number of steps to ensure their

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For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal.

The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu.

Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot luck buffet, inviting guests to bring a favorite dish or side dish while the hosts take care of the main course.

• Ask guests if they hAve Any dietAry restrictions

Upon being invited to a holiday dinner, some invitees may let hosts know if they have any food allergies or medical conditions that restrict which foods they can eat. Solicit such information from all of your guests, and do your best to

cater to each of your guests’ needs. Some guests might be on a gluten-free diet while others may need to limit their sodium intake. You might not be able to meet everyone’s demands. Let guests know if they should bring an appropriate snack if you cannot provide one for them.

• include trAdition-Al holidAy fAre

People have grown to expect certain things from holiday meals, be it sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, brisket for Chanukah or holiday cookies or even eggnog at Christmas parties. When planning the menu, be sure to include at least one of these traditional items, even asking guests for suggestions. Such fare will give the party a genuine holiday feel, and guests will appreciate seeing some items on your dinner table they have enjoyed at their own holiday celebrations over the years.

• don’t overdo it

First-time hosts want to ensure everyone gets enough to eat, so it’s easy to overdo things and prepare too much food. This can be expensive, and guests may feel obligated to overeat so hosts don’t have to discard any of the food they worked so hard to prepare. Though it might once have been a holiday tradition to overeat, many men and women now prefer moderation, and hosts should keep that in mind when preparing their holiday meals.

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Princess Frias scored 11 points and Zoe Roberts had six in a losing cause.

The day before, however, the Hyacks downed the visiting Killarney Cougars from Vancouver 62-29 thanks to a 23-point performance by Amanda Zacharuk. Frias notched 14 while Sonia Heer had 13.

In the preceding junior girls game, New West defeated Killarney 73-23 with Justice Steer getting 15 points, Roberts 11 and Kate Bruyneel, Emma Fogie and Celia Palmer eight each.

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TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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115 EDUCATION


130 HELP WANTED

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115 EDUCATION


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On June 27, 2013, at Sussex Avenue

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Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby

RCMP seized, at the time indicated,

the subject property, described

as: $1,245 CAD, on or about 20:30

Hours, $1,600 CAD, on or about

20:30 Hours, $965 CAD, on or about

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because there was evidence that the

subject property had been obtained

by/used in the commission of an

offence (or offences) under section

5(2) (Possession for purpose of

trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs

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interest in all or part of the subject

property. The notice of dispute

must be filed within 60 days of the

date upon which this notice is first

published.

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notice must be in writing, signed

in the presence of a lawyer or

notary public, and mailed to the

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Station Provincial Government,

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736 HOMES FOR RENTMAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

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