voice of burnaby - june 2012
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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MOST PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IN BURNABY www.bbot.ca
Burnaby Board of Trade
VoiceofBurnaby
The Burnaby Board of Trade held itsAnnual General Meeting on June 5th aspart of its Spring Economic Update andReception. The event, which took placeat the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, wassponsored by Scotiabank and featured akeynote address by their Chief EconomistWarren Jestin in addition to the regularAGM functions such as the Treasurer’sReport and the swearing in of the newand returning Board Directors.
“While much has changed [over thepast year], the things that count have
stayed the same,” said outgoing Chairof the Board Dick Kouwenhoven. “TheBurnaby Board of Trade has continuedto emphasize its commitment to a triplebottom line of social, environmental,and economic results, and continues toserve our membership through the bestpossible supports, programs, initiativesand benefits.”
Kouwenhoven continued on to notethat providing greater value to membershas been a key theme of the BBOT overthe past year, citing examples such asits improved communication channelsand new and better events, includingnew member orientations and political
speaker engagements.Swearing in of the Directors was
performed by City Councillor PaulMcDonell. New Directors this year areSoon-Jae Lee (KOTRA), Mike Kaerne(HollyNorth Production Supplies),Ryan Hoag (KPMG), and MiltonRichards (Simon Fraser University).Outgoing Directors include SimonChen (KPMG), Wilf Hurd (SFU), PeterLeitch (Mammoth Studios), and TatsuyaNakagawa (Atomica Creative Group).
Leza Muir (Pacific Blue Cross) takesover as the new Chair of the Board, whileCatherine Aczel Boivie assumes the roleof First Vice Chair.
New Board Directors sworn in at BBOT Annual General MeetingMICHAEL [email protected]
Mixer at the QuayJune 21 @ Inn at the Quay
BBOT-IBM Non-ProfitWorkshop Series-- Measuring Success with OutcomesJuly 12 @ IBM Canada
2012 Annual Golf TournamentSeptember 5 @ Riverway Golf Course
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BBOT.CA/EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
New and returning Board Directors were sworn it at the BBOT’s Annual General Meeting on June 5th at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown.
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“A collaborative community model involving businesses, not-for-profits, academia, citizens and all levels of government.” “An authoritative voice for the community.”
Buy local: Maintain your health and dental this summer Burnaby BusinessDay by the Numbers
BBOT offers resources to get your business startedThere’s no time like the onset of summer to give yourself a tune-up to help you through the lazy
(or not so lazy) days of summer. From Integrated Wellness and Herbal Magic to Travel Medicine &Vaccination Centre, BBOT members offer a range of services to help get you in shape for summer.
Dental ServicesDr. Iris Michaan Inc.www.aarm-dental.com(604) 629-0386
Dr. Pidzarko/Ocean Dentalwww.oceandental.com(604) 432-7874
Laser Dental Clinicwww.LaserDentalClinic.com(604) 439-0500
Monarch Pediatric Dental Centrewww.monarchdentalcentre.com(604) 430-4980
North Burnaby Dental Groupwww.northburnabydental.com(604) 291-6696
Smile Line Dental Laboratory Ltd.(604) 432-6720
Vancouver Centre for Cosmeticand Implant Dentistrywww.cosmeticimplantdentist.com(604) 434-0248
Health ProductsAllecon Canada Inc.www.allecon.ca(604) 736-8867
Alpha Health Products Ltd.www.alphahealth.ca(604) 436-0545
Juice Pluswww.chriswillisjuiceplus.com604) 543-9740
Watkins Products #045129www.WatkinsOnline.com/DPRICE(604) 451-0567
Chiropractors & PhysiotherapistsBack toWellness Centre, Dr.Rozina Budhwani D.C.www.backtowellness.ca(604) 639-6393
Health ServicesAcademy of Emergency Training(604) 922-2249
Aurora Integrative Medicalwww.auroraintegrativemedical.com(604) 558-2288
Balanced Healing ( Acupuncture)www.balancedhealing.ca(604) 298-0600
Burnaby Hospital - Fraser Healthwww.fraserhealth.ca(604) 431-2810
Burnaby Orthopaedic &Mastectomywww.burnabyorthopaedic.com(604) 436-6092
Canadian Blood Serviceswww.blood.ca(604) 707-3491
Copeman Healthcare Centrewww.copemanhealthcare.com(604) 707-2273
Crystal Chiropractic Clinic Inc.(604) 433-7558
Daniel FungMassage Therapy(604) 833-0833
Dr. Femida Kherani(604) 299-3936
Dr. MichelleWithers(604) 299-3110
Electra Health Floor Inc.(604) 685-4325
Eve Aesthetics Skincare andLaser Centrewww.eveaesthetics.com(778) 435-5441
Fraser Health MS Clinic(604) 412-6405
HANS Health Action NetworkSocietywww.hans.org(604) 435-0512
Herbal Magicwww.herbalmagic.com(604) 430-6696
HeritageWellness Centerwww.heritagewellnesscenter.net(604) 522-1622
IntegratedWellness(604) 558-1175
Lifebank Corp.www.lifebank.com(604) 738-2722
LifeLabs Medical Laboratorywww.lifelabs.com(604) 431-5005
London Eye Centrewww.lasereye.com(604) 526-2020
Nikkei Homewww.nikkeiplace.org(604) 777-5000
Nurse Next Doorwww.nursenextdoor.com(604) 347-6072
Nutrition andWellness Coachingnutritionandwellnesscoaching.com(604) 294-3380
Premier Diagnostic HealthServices Inc.www.premierdiagnostics.ca(604) 678-9115
Qore Health Centre & Spawww.qorehealth.ca(604) 521-8807
S & R Enterprises Ltd.(604) 871-9920
Sense Ability PediatricOccupational Therapy Inc.(604) 299-8862
St. John Ambulance BurnabyBranchwww.sja.ca/bc(604) 294-1980
Trauma Tech(604) 662-7740
Travel Medicine & VaccinationCentrewww.tmvc.com(604) 681-5656
Wellness First Clinicwww.wellnessfirstclinic.com(604) 517-8500
WonderpointWellness Centrewww.wonderpointwc.com(604) 282-6227
OptometristsLucent Family Eye Carewww.lfec.ca(604) 777-7577
The fourth annual Carnavaldel Sol will be hosted on fiveblocks of Granville Street indowntown Vancouver all dayJune 30th during the CanadaDay weekend.
The event will showcaseperformances by local Latinartists. This day long fiestawill feature an authentic LatinAmerican food court and
marketplace with games andactivities for children, a soccertournament and more.More than 50,000 peopleattended last year’s festival,garnering Latincouver a nation-al award for promoting Latinculture in Canada.
Latincouver is a non-profitorganization which operatesas a plaza for social, cultural,and business activities for theLatin American communitiesand Latin American enthusiastsin Metro Vancouver, hostingyear-round events.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CARNAVAL DEL SOL 2012
Unique over-the-water venuefor meetings and retreats
You want fresh solutions in youronsite meetings. Shouldn’t you expect thesame panache offsite?
Find it at Inn AtThe Quay, right nextdoor to Burnaby in NewWestminster.From the hotel’s six meeting roomstwo storeys above the Quay boardwalk,as many as 200 delegates can enjoythe best view in town. The recentlyupdated meeting space opens onto awrap-around balcony overlooking thewater. Outstanding catering fromTheBoathouse restaurant, a Vancouver areafavourite, sweetens the deal.
But the flair doesn’t stop there. InnAtThe Quay is a break from beige andboring. The 126-room luxe hotel andmeeting venue suspended above theFraser River sports a chic South Beachvibe. Quirky furnishings and hits ofcolour, from funky fuchsias to coolaquamarines and rich indigos, create aplayful scene.
Mini getaway meetings“There’s so much more than just a
fresh, new meeting space here,” says LanaBerar, director of sales at Inn AtTheQuay. “The hotel really is a mini retreatwith waterfront guestroom balconies,free weekly wine flight night socials, alfresco riverside dining at The Boathouse,
and the new Quay boardwalk attractionsat our doorstep.”
Between meetings you can enjoy theQuay boardwalk’s completely revampedRiver Market next door or book aninnovative team building exercise at theVancouver Circus School. Don’t missthe new 360 Food Experience, includingone restaurant featured on the FoodNetwork’s Eat St. series.
Walk to the new Pier Park for apicnic or catch the latest blockbusterat Landmark Cinemas. The StarlightCasino, Pacific Breeze Winery, and newshops at the NewWestminster SkyTrainstation are also nearby.
‘Pick Your Perk’ dealThere are still dates available for
meetings and retreats in 2012 at thiswaterfront destination just two blocksfrom the SkyTrain station. And the hotelhas a limited-time offer with specialperks.
Book a meeting or event at Inn AtThe Quay before December 31 and, basedon what you spend, you can pick one,two, or three perks:
� � ������������� ��������� ��� �����20 guestrooms used per night
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� ���� ���� ��� ����Plan your unique waterfront retreat
today. For meetings at Inn AtTheQuay, contact Cayley Wilson [email protected]. For conferences,contact Lana Berar [email protected]. Or visit innatthequay.com.
For a complete listing, refer to the BBOTmembership directory available at www.bbot.ca
Summer’s Top Five
1.BurnabyBlues&Roots Festival:The headliner for the 13th AnnualBurnaby Blues + Roots Festival hasbeen announced. Catch the IndigoGirls live at the BBRF on SaturdayAugust 11th! Other performersinclude Jimmie Vaughan, Amadou &Mariam, Meshell Ndegeocello, KellyJoe Phelps, TheWashboard Unionand more!
2. Burnaby Summer ConcertSeriesAnother show has been added to theBurnaby Summer Concert Series!Gotye will be performing at DeerLake Park on August 31st. Be sure tovisit BurnabyConcerts.com for thechance to win tickets to concerts.
3. 11Stations BlogThe start to summer has kickedoff a flurry of new blog posts. Visit11Stations.com for posts on pastevents such as Hats off Day and PlayOn Burnaby as well as for concerts,exhibit reviews and more.
4. Giro di BurnabyHead to the Hastings Street for Girodi Burnaby, an exciting criterium racethrough the streets of the BurnabyHeights. While you’re there check outthe restaurants and shops
5. Community Spotlightfeaturing Lyndl HallVisit the latest exhibit at the BurnabyArt Gallery featuring Lyndl Hall.
For more information visitwww.tourismburnaby.com
Have a great business idea, butnot sure how to get started?
Visit the Business ServicesDesk at the Burnaby Board ofTrade for help starting yourbusiness. The Business ServicesDesk offers useful resources onstarting a small business and ourstaff can assist you in applying
for the required businessname approvals and necessarybusiness registrations from theBC Corporate Registry to helpget you open for business.
The Business Services Deskis sponsored by Scotiabank.
On May 24th, the Burnaby Board ofTrade celebrated Burnaby Business Daywith a tradeshow and expo at the DeltaBurnaby Hotel and Conference Centre.
The tradeshow ran for� 4 hours from12:30pm to 4:30pm.
We welcomed� 375 attendees whovisited our 60 exhibitor booths whichwere represented by 106 exhibitors.
We held� 3 exclusive seminars whichwere attended by 86 individuals.
We welcomed� 1 local MP, 1 BurnabyCity Councillor and 1 local MLA asspecial guests.
We had� 3 door prize draws andhanded out 23 prizes.
And now it’s less than� 12monthsuntil the next Burnaby Business Day!
You can see� 30 fantastic photosof the event at facebook.com/�������������������
Over 23 prizes were distributed at the trade show,including a 32”LCD TV donated by CMW Insurance.
Nominate a business for a BBEA!Nominations are now
open for the Burnaby BusinessExcellence Awards—recognizingthe accomplishments of the manyworld-class companies that callBurnaby home.
If you know a business thatis reaching new milestones andachieving new successes, or ifyour organization is doing greatthings, let us know and submit anomination today!
The BBEAs recognize
excellence in eight awardcategories including:Environmental Sustainability,Entrepreneurial Spirit, BusinessInnovation, Community Spirit,Not-For-Profit of the Year,Business Person of the Year,Small Business of the Year andBusiness of the Year.
The BBEAs are a jointinitiative of the Burnaby Boardof Trade and the City of Burnaby.Visit www.bbot.ca for more info.
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Celebrat ing 100Years 1912-2012
Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • A19
Burnaby branch Staff, Instructors & Volunteers, along with Mr. John Neilson, Chairmanrequest the pleasure of your company at our 70th Anniversary celebration.
Sat, June 23rd
Brentwood Mall, Centre Court3pm - 5pm
Please join us for the cake cutting ceremony, CPR-A-Thonheld by our Youth & Therapy Dog Volunteers, and First Aid
demonstrations by our adult Volunteers.RSVP Andrea Banning, Branch Manager, 604.294.1980
Join the Celebration on June 23rd, 2012
70 YEARSServing the Burnaby Community
36 YEARS AND 2 GENERATIONS IN BUSINESS– SINCE 1976 –
J. Petersen Automotive Ltd.VOTED BEST AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
7380 GILLEY AVENUE, BURNABY• 604-437-6645 •
SUMMER SPECIALSeasonal Service
& Inspectionplus Lube, Oil & Filter
$59.99
BOOK YOUR APPT. BYJUNE 23, 2012
SENIORS DISCOUNTFLEET DISCOUNT
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CERTIFIED
A18 • Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • Burnaby NOW
“A collaborative community model involving businesses, not-for-profits, academia, citizens and all levels of government.” “An authoritative voice for the community.”
Buy local: Maintain your health and dental this summer Burnaby BusinessDay by the Numbers
BBOT offers resources to get your business startedThere’s no time like the onset of summer to give yourself a tune-up to help you through the lazy
(or not so lazy) days of summer. From Integrated Wellness and Herbal Magic to Travel Medicine &Vaccination Centre, BBOT members offer a range of services to help get you in shape for summer.
Dental ServicesDr. Iris Michaan Inc.www.aarm-dental.com(604) 629-0386
Dr. Pidzarko/Ocean Dentalwww.oceandental.com(604) 432-7874
Laser Dental Clinicwww.LaserDentalClinic.com(604) 439-0500
Monarch Pediatric Dental Centrewww.monarchdentalcentre.com(604) 430-4980
North Burnaby Dental Groupwww.northburnabydental.com(604) 291-6696
Smile Line Dental Laboratory Ltd.(604) 432-6720
Vancouver Centre for Cosmeticand Implant Dentistrywww.cosmeticimplantdentist.com(604) 434-0248
Health ProductsAllecon Canada Inc.www.allecon.ca(604) 736-8867
Alpha Health Products Ltd.www.alphahealth.ca(604) 436-0545
Juice Pluswww.chriswillisjuiceplus.com604) 543-9740
Watkins Products #045129www.WatkinsOnline.com/DPRICE(604) 451-0567
Chiropractors & PhysiotherapistsBack toWellness Centre, Dr.Rozina Budhwani D.C.www.backtowellness.ca(604) 639-6393
Health ServicesAcademy of Emergency Training(604) 922-2249
Aurora Integrative Medicalwww.auroraintegrativemedical.com(604) 558-2288
Balanced Healing ( Acupuncture)www.balancedhealing.ca(604) 298-0600
Burnaby Hospital - Fraser Healthwww.fraserhealth.ca(604) 431-2810
Burnaby Orthopaedic &Mastectomywww.burnabyorthopaedic.com(604) 436-6092
Canadian Blood Serviceswww.blood.ca(604) 707-3491
Copeman Healthcare Centrewww.copemanhealthcare.com(604) 707-2273
Crystal Chiropractic Clinic Inc.(604) 433-7558
Daniel FungMassage Therapy(604) 833-0833
Dr. Femida Kherani(604) 299-3936
Dr. MichelleWithers(604) 299-3110
Electra Health Floor Inc.(604) 685-4325
Eve Aesthetics Skincare andLaser Centrewww.eveaesthetics.com(778) 435-5441
Fraser Health MS Clinic(604) 412-6405
HANS Health Action NetworkSocietywww.hans.org(604) 435-0512
Herbal Magicwww.herbalmagic.com(604) 430-6696
HeritageWellness Centerwww.heritagewellnesscenter.net(604) 522-1622
IntegratedWellness(604) 558-1175
Lifebank Corp.www.lifebank.com(604) 738-2722
LifeLabs Medical Laboratorywww.lifelabs.com(604) 431-5005
London Eye Centrewww.lasereye.com(604) 526-2020
Nikkei Homewww.nikkeiplace.org(604) 777-5000
Nurse Next Doorwww.nursenextdoor.com(604) 347-6072
Nutrition andWellness Coachingnutritionandwellnesscoaching.com(604) 294-3380
Premier Diagnostic HealthServices Inc.www.premierdiagnostics.ca(604) 678-9115
Qore Health Centre & Spawww.qorehealth.ca(604) 521-8807
S & R Enterprises Ltd.(604) 871-9920
Sense Ability PediatricOccupational Therapy Inc.(604) 299-8862
St. John Ambulance BurnabyBranchwww.sja.ca/bc(604) 294-1980
Trauma Tech(604) 662-7740
Travel Medicine & VaccinationCentrewww.tmvc.com(604) 681-5656
Wellness First Clinicwww.wellnessfirstclinic.com(604) 517-8500
WonderpointWellness Centrewww.wonderpointwc.com(604) 282-6227
OptometristsLucent Family Eye Carewww.lfec.ca(604) 777-7577
The fourth annual Carnavaldel Sol will be hosted on fiveblocks of Granville Street indowntown Vancouver all dayJune 30th during the CanadaDay weekend.
The event will showcaseperformances by local Latinartists. This day long fiestawill feature an authentic LatinAmerican food court and
marketplace with games andactivities for children, a soccertournament and more.More than 50,000 peopleattended last year’s festival,garnering Latincouver a nation-al award for promoting Latinculture in Canada.
Latincouver is a non-profitorganization which operatesas a plaza for social, cultural,and business activities for theLatin American communitiesand Latin American enthusiastsin Metro Vancouver, hostingyear-round events.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CARNAVAL DEL SOL 2012
Unique over-the-water venuefor meetings and retreats
You want fresh solutions in youronsite meetings. Shouldn’t you expect thesame panache offsite?
Find it at Inn AtThe Quay, right nextdoor to Burnaby in NewWestminster.From the hotel’s six meeting roomstwo storeys above the Quay boardwalk,as many as 200 delegates can enjoythe best view in town. The recentlyupdated meeting space opens onto awrap-around balcony overlooking thewater. Outstanding catering fromTheBoathouse restaurant, a Vancouver areafavourite, sweetens the deal.
But the flair doesn’t stop there. InnAtThe Quay is a break from beige andboring. The 126-room luxe hotel andmeeting venue suspended above theFraser River sports a chic South Beachvibe. Quirky furnishings and hits ofcolour, from funky fuchsias to coolaquamarines and rich indigos, create aplayful scene.
Mini getaway meetings“There’s so much more than just a
fresh, new meeting space here,” says LanaBerar, director of sales at Inn AtTheQuay. “The hotel really is a mini retreatwith waterfront guestroom balconies,free weekly wine flight night socials, alfresco riverside dining at The Boathouse,
and the new Quay boardwalk attractionsat our doorstep.”
Between meetings you can enjoy theQuay boardwalk’s completely revampedRiver Market next door or book aninnovative team building exercise at theVancouver Circus School. Don’t missthe new 360 Food Experience, includingone restaurant featured on the FoodNetwork’s Eat St. series.
Walk to the new Pier Park for apicnic or catch the latest blockbusterat Landmark Cinemas. The StarlightCasino, Pacific Breeze Winery, and newshops at the NewWestminster SkyTrainstation are also nearby.
‘Pick Your Perk’ dealThere are still dates available for
meetings and retreats in 2012 at thiswaterfront destination just two blocksfrom the SkyTrain station. And the hotelhas a limited-time offer with specialperks.
Book a meeting or event at Inn AtThe Quay before December 31 and, basedon what you spend, you can pick one,two, or three perks:
� � ������������� ��������� ��� �����20 guestrooms used per night
� ������ ���� ���������� ������� ������ �������� ����� ������ �� ������ �� �� ���� ������ ����next event
� ���� ���� ��� ����Plan your unique waterfront retreat
today. For meetings at Inn AtTheQuay, contact Cayley Wilson [email protected]. For conferences,contact Lana Berar [email protected]. Or visit innatthequay.com.
For a complete listing, refer to the BBOTmembership directory available at www.bbot.ca
Summer’s Top Five
1.BurnabyBlues&Roots Festival:The headliner for the 13th AnnualBurnaby Blues + Roots Festival hasbeen announced. Catch the IndigoGirls live at the BBRF on SaturdayAugust 11th! Other performersinclude Jimmie Vaughan, Amadou &Mariam, Meshell Ndegeocello, KellyJoe Phelps, TheWashboard Unionand more!
2. Burnaby Summer ConcertSeriesAnother show has been added to theBurnaby Summer Concert Series!Gotye will be performing at DeerLake Park on August 31st. Be sure tovisit BurnabyConcerts.com for thechance to win tickets to concerts.
3. 11Stations BlogThe start to summer has kickedoff a flurry of new blog posts. Visit11Stations.com for posts on pastevents such as Hats off Day and PlayOn Burnaby as well as for concerts,exhibit reviews and more.
4. Giro di BurnabyHead to the Hastings Street for Girodi Burnaby, an exciting criterium racethrough the streets of the BurnabyHeights. While you’re there check outthe restaurants and shops
5. Community Spotlightfeaturing Lyndl HallVisit the latest exhibit at the BurnabyArt Gallery featuring Lyndl Hall.
For more information visitwww.tourismburnaby.com
Have a great business idea, butnot sure how to get started?
Visit the Business ServicesDesk at the Burnaby Board ofTrade for help starting yourbusiness. The Business ServicesDesk offers useful resources onstarting a small business and ourstaff can assist you in applying
for the required businessname approvals and necessarybusiness registrations from theBC Corporate Registry to helpget you open for business.
The Business Services Deskis sponsored by Scotiabank.
On May 24th, the Burnaby Board ofTrade celebrated Burnaby Business Daywith a tradeshow and expo at the DeltaBurnaby Hotel and Conference Centre.
The tradeshow ran for� 4 hours from12:30pm to 4:30pm.
We welcomed� 375 attendees whovisited our 60 exhibitor booths whichwere represented by 106 exhibitors.
We held� 3 exclusive seminars whichwere attended by 86 individuals.
We welcomed� 1 local MP, 1 BurnabyCity Councillor and 1 local MLA asspecial guests.
We had� 3 door prize draws andhanded out 23 prizes.
And now it’s less than� 12monthsuntil the next Burnaby Business Day!
You can see� 30 fantastic photosof the event at facebook.com/�������������������
Over 23 prizes were distributed at the trade show,including a 32”LCD TV donated by CMW Insurance.
Nominate a business for a BBEA!Nominations are now
open for the Burnaby BusinessExcellence Awards—recognizingthe accomplishments of the manyworld-class companies that callBurnaby home.
If you know a business thatis reaching new milestones andachieving new successes, or ifyour organization is doing greatthings, let us know and submit anomination today!
The BBEAs recognize
excellence in eight awardcategories including:Environmental Sustainability,Entrepreneurial Spirit, BusinessInnovation, Community Spirit,Not-For-Profit of the Year,Business Person of the Year,Small Business of the Year andBusiness of the Year.
The BBEAs are a jointinitiative of the Burnaby Boardof Trade and the City of Burnaby.Visit www.bbot.ca for more info.
Wholesale • RetailCommercial • Residential
Repairs • Qualified Electricianst e l : 6 0 4 - 4 3 3 - 5 5 3 3 • 6 0 4 - 4 3 3 - 5 3 7 0 .
What'sYour Style
n e w vision i n q u a l i t y l i g h t i n g
I
www.abcrecycling.com
Powered by MetalGuided by Inner Strength
Serving and supporting
communities through the
recovery, processing and
recycling of scrap metal.
Celebrat ing 100Years 1912-2012
Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • A19
Burnaby branch Staff, Instructors & Volunteers, along with Mr. John Neilson, Chairmanrequest the pleasure of your company at our 70th Anniversary celebration.
Sat, June 23rd
Brentwood Mall, Centre Court3pm - 5pm
Please join us for the cake cutting ceremony, CPR-A-Thonheld by our Youth & Therapy Dog Volunteers, and First Aid
demonstrations by our adult Volunteers.RSVP Andrea Banning, Branch Manager, 604.294.1980
Join the Celebration on June 23rd, 2012
70 YEARSServing the Burnaby Community
36 YEARS AND 2 GENERATIONS IN BUSINESS– SINCE 1976 –
J. Petersen Automotive Ltd.VOTED BEST AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
7380 GILLEY AVENUE, BURNABY• 604-437-6645 •
SUMMER SPECIALSeasonal Service
& Inspectionplus Lube, Oil & Filter
$59.99
BOOK YOUR APPT. BYJUNE 23, 2012
SENIORS DISCOUNTFLEET DISCOUNT
BCAAMEMBERDISCOUNT
CERTIFIED
A20 • Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • Burnaby NOW
“Encouraging the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental sustainability.”
WELCOMENEWMEMBERS!O’Reilly’s Organic Coffee House (Coffee Houses)�(604) 544-7750
Remax Central - George Taraviras (Real Estate Services)�(778) 240-4508 / www.georgetaraviras.com
Canam Protection Group (Security Products & Services)�(604) 477-7747 / www.canamprotection.com
Fermented GrapeWineMaking Shop (Wine, Beer & Supplies)�(604) 434-9463 www.thefermentedgrape.com
St. Matthews Day Care (Child Care)�(604) 527-1031 / www.stmatthewsdaycare.com/
Alma Consulting (Business Services)�(604) 734-0117 / www.almacg.ca
Harmony Court Care Centre and Estate (Caregivers & Retirement�Facilities)(604) 527-3300 / www.agecare.ca
Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc (Manufacturers, Distributors &�Wholesalers)(604) 415-6487 / www.mitsubishielectric.ca
CGI IT Services (Computer Services & Equipment)�(604) 420-0108 / www.cgi.com
Unicorn Security Services (Security Products & Services)�(604) 593-5454 / www.unicornsecurity.com
BlueWaterWest Ltd (Petroleum Products)�(604) 420-4331 / www.bluewateragencies.ca
Fabulous Furnishings & Upholstery (Furniture)�(604) 782-3467 / www.fabulousfurnishings.ca
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