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A10 NewsLeader Friday, August 12, 2011 A10 NewsLeader Friday, August 12, 2011 When Buckland bought the heritage building from the city last year, he had to promise to do restoration work on its historical features, such as rescuing some original murals. “The lady who did it all, it took her six months with a little Q-tip,” said Buckland. “I don’t know how many layers of paint there were.” Columbia Theatre has two rooms: the Grand Ballroom on the ground floor is a the- atre with cabaret-style seating for 300. It’s still being renovated, but its grand opening is slated for the third weekend in Septem- ber, when it will host the Vancouver Com- edyfest. The Vancouver Circus School also plans to perform there around Halloween. The old-style, curved staircase leads up to a second room that looks more like what you’d expect from a stand-up comedy club. The tables here seat 220. There’s a bar at the back and a small stage in a corner that’s visible from all angles and not blocked by any columns, as it was in the old venue. Buckland has soundproofed it with blue acoustic ceiling tiles and added a wheelchair-accessible washroom. “The old venue was on the third floor and there was no wheel- chair access. Here we have an elevator, so handicapped and older people can come,” he said. Both rooms have been repainted with gold trim accenting the cornices and giv- ing the room a classy retro look. Buckland estimates that when all is said and done, he’ll have spent about $1.8 mil- lion purchasing and renovating the place. Despite all the fancy changes, it’s still all about the laughs. Another thing he loves about his job is seeing people still laughing on their way out the door. “It doesn’t matter what the economy is,” he said. “When it’s good, people want to spend money. When it’s bad, they need a good laugh.” MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Barry Buckland checks out the decorative ceiling in the lobby of the newly renovated Columbia Theatre, which is the home for his Lafflines Comedy Club. CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 At comedy club, it’s still all about the laughs What happened to ‘The Burr’? Barry Buckland cannot display the legendary “Burr Theatre” name on his marquee at the Columbia Theatre because he doesn’t own the rights to the name. “The Raymond Burr (Performing) Arts Society owns the rights,” he said. “They won’t even talk to me because they put in an offer for the building too and didn’t get it.” Buckland added that he will be honouring Raymond Burr by displaying a portrait of him, as well as a plaque naming all the people who bought chairs for the Burr theatre. Ted Eddy of the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society said that Maureen Albanese, who is a relative of Burr’s, does not want the name Burr associated with a comedy club. Buckland encourages anyone who bought a seat to call him at 604-525-2262. Team Dave Vallee 604-526-2888 RE/MAX Advantage Realty (Each office independently owned and operated) Visit our website for an online photo tour of our listings www.TeamDaveVallee.com Email: [email protected] RE/MAX Advantage Realty’s Top Sales Team of the Year 2003-2010 Kellie Vallee Karen Leong-Boswell New Westminster NEWSLEADER 1 PLACE 1401 6TH AVENUE THIS WEEK’S SOLD: 332 Churchill Ave $724,900 Gorgeous 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 2400 sf character home on large corner lot in Victory Heights with amazing river, mountain & city views. This beautiful home features hardwood floors, coved ceilings, gas fp, updated kitchen with maple cabinets & newer appliances, 4 pce bath on main with soaker tub, mostly all double windows, 3 bdrms on main, large rec room & 2 more large bdrms down, large nicely landscaped lot with hot tub, view deck off kitchen, security system, single concrete garage, updating to drain tiles & wiring (no knob & tube). Lovely home & area close to transit, Crest shopping centre, parks & schools. 322 Pine Street $848,000 Beautiful, 3 bdrm /2.5 bath 1827 Sq Ft 2 level home rebuilt and added onto 20 yrs ago. On super quiet, low traffic, family oriented street in Queens Park, close to schools, parks, shopping & transit. This immaculate home features hardwood flrs, & vaulted ceilings. Main flr mster w/walk-in closet & ensuite. Living room & family room w/gas fireplace in between, open plan, oak kitchen, 2 good sized bedrooms upstairs, private fenced yard with patio & hot tub. Insulated & finished garage, lots of open parking. 804 620 7th Ave $264,900 Beautifully reno’d 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 948 sf, corner suite w mtn views in the sold concrete “Charter House” in Uptown New West just stops to shopping, transit, parks, schools & recreation. This immaculate suite feats newer kitch & bths with granite counters, newer cherry wood laminate & tile floors, new paint & lighting, large LR has elec f/p, 2nd bdrm doubles as a den with French doors to LR, extensive wainscotting & crown moldings, mastr w/2 closets + 2 pce ensuite. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & was replumbed 4 yrs ago, new roof in 2010 & exterior paint. Bldg has indoor pool, ample shared lndry & secure locker & parking. No pets or rentals. Maint Fee incls heat & hot water. 1943 London Street $689,900 Substantially renovated 3 level, 2371 sq ft 1936 character home with 4 bdrms + 1 bdrm in fully finished bsmt. Features new kitchen w/ dark wood cabinets & granite counters & island, wood floors, stained glass, moldings, coved ceilings, 2 bdrms on main, 2 lrg bdrms & new bathroom up (w/ pedestal sink & claw foot tub), double windows & new drain tiles. Close to skytrain, shopping, parks & schools. 424 8th Street $529,900 Very unique & beautiful 1895 home restored & converted to Duplex in 1983. This 1642 sf fin’d (plus 600 sf of storage in bsmt) 3 bdrm, 3 bth ½ duplex feats 10’ ceilings on main, bay window, modern kitch & baths, wood burning f/p, open floor plan, 2 yar old roof, double wndws, security system and located close to transit, skytrain, Uptown shopping, Moody Park, recreation & schools. Main has large LR/ DR area & newer kitch & applcs with Island & family room. Up has 3 bdrms + den, 1.5 bths & walk in closet in master. Outside is shared yard & double carport. Must be seen to be appreciated! OPEN SUN OPEN SUN 12:00-2:00 12:00-2:00 OPEN SUN OPEN SUN 2:30-4:30 2:30-4:30 NEW NEW PRICE PRICE NEW NEW LISTING LISTING OPEN SAT OPEN SAT 2:30-4:30 2:30-4:30 OPEN SAT & SUN OPEN SAT & SUN 2:30-4:30 2:30-4:30 #501 69 Jamieson $354,900 Bright & spacious, 2 bdrm + den, 1342 sf, 21 year old corner suite at “Palace Quay” in Fraserview with river & park views. This large suite features open plan, gas fireplace, new stainless steel appliances, 2 balconies, updated 3 pce bathroom with granite counters. Building is well maintained & managed & has new roof & was replumbed. Complex has indoor pool, swirlpool and exercise room. Super convenient location close to parks, shopping, schools & skytrain. 2 small pets allowed. OPEN SAT OPEN SAT 12:00-2:00 12:00-2:00 #404 808 Sangster Street $329,900 Bright & Spacious, top floor corner 1000 sf, 7 year old 2 bdrm + Den and 2 full bath immaculate suite in the well built “Brockton” by award winning Cabinet House, just steps away from shopping and transit, justice institute, Canada games pool, Queens Park, schools + more! This open plan features wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, great city views, large covered balcony, Built-in carpenter desk, walk-through closet and insuite laundry. Balance of the new home warranty, Shows well & flexible possession. OPEN SAT OPEN SAT 2:30-4:30 2:30-4:30 #1402 739 Princess St $352,800 Bright & spotless, 1066 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, corner unit in Uptown’s Berkley building. Suite features insuite laundry, ample storage space, tile floors in kitchen & bath, gas fireplace & nice open kitchen. Enjoy the breathtaking NE mountain views from the 2 balconies & beautiful floor to ceiling windows. Suite comes with 1 u/g parking stall & storage locker. Great Uptown building built by Bosa & new entry phone system & new front doors. Strata owns the caretaker suite in the building and has a very healthy contingency reserve fund in place. Desirable Uptown location just steps to all Uptown amenities, Moody Park & Century House. #817 1310 Cariboo St, NW $219,900 Bright & spacious top floor NE corner, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 848 sf suite with insuite laundry close to shopping, transit, park & schools. This currently tenanted suite rents for $1,037 pm and features newer paint, large living room, kitchen with eating area & European cabinets, nice sized covered deck, good size closets. Building has social room, bike storage, locker & 1 u/g parking stall. Shows well! Rentals allowed. NEW NEW PRICE PRICE 589 6th Street, New Westminster 604.527.0500 www.simplyhealth.ca SYNTHA-6 2.91 lbs $42.99 (regularly $59.99) LEAN PRO 2.9 lbs $39.99 (regularly $46.99) LEA 6 PROTEIN POWDER BLOWOUT!

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A10 NewsLeader Friday, August 12, 2011A10 NewsLeader Friday, August 12, 2011

When Buckland bought the heritage building from the city last year, he had to promise to do restoration work on

its historical features, such as rescuing some original murals.

“The lady who did it all, it took her six months with a little Q-tip,” said Buckland.

“I don’t know how many layers of paint there were.”

Columbia Theatre has two rooms: the Grand Ballroom on the ground fl oor is a the-

atre with cabaret-style seating for 300. It’s still being renovated, but its grand opening is slated for the third weekend in Septem-ber, when it will host

the Vancouver Com-edyfest.

The Vancouver Circus School also plans to perform there around Halloween.

The old-style, curved staircase leads up to a second room that looks more like what you’d expect from a stand-up comedy club. The tables here seat 220. There’s a bar at the back and a small stage in a corner that’s visible from all angles and not blocked by any columns, as it was in the old venue.

Buckland has soundproofed it with blue acoustic ceiling tiles and added a wheelchair-accessible washroom.

“The old venue was on the third fl oor and there was no wheel-chair access. Here we have an elevator, so

handicapped and older people can come,” he said.

Both rooms have been repainted with gold trim accenting the cornices and giv-ing the room a classy retro look.

Buckland estimates that when all is said and done, he’ll have spent about $1.8 mil-lion purchasing and renovating the place.

Despite all the fancy changes, it’s still all about the laughs.

Another thing he loves about his job is seeing people still laughing on their way out the door.

“It doesn’t matter what the economy is,” he said. “When it’s good, people want to spend money. When it’s bad, they need a good laugh.”

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERBarry Buckland checks out the decorative ceiling in the lobby of the newly renovated Columbia Theatre, which is the home for his Laffl ines Comedy Club.

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At comedy club, it’s still all about the laughsWhat happened to ‘The Burr’?Barry Buckland cannot display the legendary “Burr Theatre” name on his marquee at the Columbia Theatre because he doesn’t own the rights to the name.“The Raymond Burr (Performing) Arts Society owns the rights,” he said. “They won’t even talk to me because they put in an offer for the building too and didn’t get it.”Buckland added that he will be honouring Raymond Burr by displaying a portrait of him, as well as a plaque naming all the people who bought chairs for the Burr theatre. Ted Eddy of the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society said that Maureen Albanese, who is a relative of Burr’s, does not want the name Burr associated with a comedy club.Buckland encourages anyone who bought a seat to call him at 604-525-2262.

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332 Churchill Ave

$724,900Gorgeous 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 2400 sf character home on large corner lot in Victory Heights with amazing river, mountain & city views. This beautiful home features hardwood fl oors, coved ceilings, gas fp, updated kitchen with maple cabinets & newer appliances, 4 pce bath on main with soaker tub, mostly all double windows, 3 bdrms on main, large rec room & 2 more large bdrms down, large nicely landscaped lot with hot tub, view deck off kitchen, security system, single concrete garage, updating to drain tiles & wiring (no knob & tube). Lovely home & area close to transit, Crest shopping centre, parks & schools.

322 Pine Street

$848,000Beautiful, 3 bdrm /2.5 bath 1827 Sq Ft 2 level home rebuilt and added onto 20 yrs ago. On super quiet, low traffi c, family oriented street in Queens Park, close to schools, parks, shopping & transit. This immaculate home features hardwood fl rs, & vaulted ceilings. Main fl r mster w/walk-in closet & ensuite. Living room & family room w/gas fi replace in between, open plan, oak kitchen, 2 good sized bedrooms upstairs, private fenced yard with patio & hot tub. Insulated & fi nished garage, lots of open parking.

804 620 7th Ave

$264,900Beautifully reno’d 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 948 sf, corner suite w mtn views in the sold concrete “Charter House” in Uptown New West just stops to shopping, transit, parks, schools & recreation. This immaculate suite feats newer kitch & bths with granite counters, newer cherry wood laminate & tile fl oors, new paint & lighting, large LR has elec f/p, 2nd bdrm doubles as a den with French doors to LR, extensive wainscotting & crown moldings, mastr w/2 closets + 2 pce ensuite. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & was replumbed 4 yrs ago, new roof in 2010 & exterior paint. Bldg has indoor pool, ample shared lndry & secure locker & parking. No pets or rentals. Maint Fee incls heat & hot water.

1943 London Street

$689,900Substantially renovated 3 level, 2371 sq ft 1936 character home with 4 bdrms + 1 bdrm in fully fi nished bsmt. Features new kitchen w/ dark wood cabinets & granite counters & island, wood fl oors, stained glass, moldings, coved ceilings, 2 bdrms on main, 2 lrg bdrms & new bathroom up (w/ pedestal sink & claw foot tub), double windows & new drain tiles. Close to skytrain, shopping, parks & schools.

424 8th Street

$529,900Very unique & beautiful 1895 home restored & converted to Duplex in 1983. This 1642 sf fi n’d (plus 600 sf of storage in bsmt) 3 bdrm, 3 bth ½ duplex feats 10’ ceilings on main, bay window, modern kitch & baths, wood burning f/p, open fl oor plan, 2 yar old roof, double wndws, security system and located close to transit, skytrain, Uptown shopping, Moody Park, recreation & schools. Main has large LR/DR area & newer kitch & applcs with Island & family room. Up has 3 bdrms + den, 1.5 bths & walk in closet in master. Outside is shared yard & double carport. Must be seen to be appreciated!

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#501 69 Jamieson

$354,900Bright & spacious, 2 bdrm + den, 1342 sf, 21 year old corner suite at “Palace Quay” inFraserview with river & park views. This large suite features open plan, gas fi replace, new stainless steel appliances, 2 balconies, updated 3 pce bathroom with granite counters. Building is well maintained & managed & has new roof & was replumbed. Complex has indoor pool, swirlpool and exercise room. Super convenient location close to parks, shopping, schools & skytrain. 2 small pets allowed.

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#404 808 Sangster Street

$329,900Bright & Spacious, top fl oor corner 1000 sf, 7 year old 2 bdrm + Den and 2 full bath immaculate suite in the well built “Brockton” by award winning Cabinet House, just steps away from shopping and transit, justice institute, Canada games pool, Queens Park, schools + more! This open plan features wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, great city views, large covered balcony, Built-in carpenter desk, walk-through closet and insuite laundry. Balance of the new home warranty, Shows well & fl exible possession.

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#1402 739 Princess St

$352,800

Bright & spotless, 1066 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, corner unit in Uptown’s Berkley building. Suite features insuite laundry, ample storage space, tile fl oors in kitchen & bath, gas fi replace & nice open kitchen. Enjoy the breathtaking NE mountain views from the 2 balconies & beautiful fl oor to ceiling windows. Suite comes with 1 u/g parking stall & storage locker. Great Uptown building built by Bosa & new entry phone system & new front doors. Strata owns the caretaker suite in the building and has a very healthy contingency reserve fund in place. Desirable Uptown location just steps to all Uptown amenities, Moody Park & Century House.

#817 1310 Cariboo St, NW

$219,900Bright & spacious top fl oor NE corner, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 848 sf suite with insuite laundry close to shopping, transit, park & schools. This currently tenanted suite rents for $1,037 pm and features newer paint, large living room, kitchen with eating area & European cabinets, nice sized covered deck, good size closets. Building has social room, bike storage, locker & 1 u/g parking stall. Shows well! Rentals allowed.

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Friday, August 12, 2011 NewsLeader A11Friday, August 12, 2011 NewsLeader A11comm

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Since I have nearly given up on summer weather, I have turned my attention

to fall. It is my favourite time of

year. Maybe it’s because of the

changing landscape and the bounty of fresh local produce in the stores or just maybe it’s the

beginning of the new school year.

To me it’s a fresh start and everything is new—new clothes, new supplies, new routines and in some cases, new resolu-tions.

Don’t get me wrong. What little summer we have had has been fabulous.

The Fraser River Discovery Centre has been buzzing and our summer staff have been busy enthusiastically introducing local visitors and tourists from around the world to the Fraser River. In the fall, the discovery centre gears up for a new kind of visitor—the student.

Along with the regular visitors, fall brings classrooms of young minds, eager to explore and discover everything about the Fraser River through the centre’s interactive school programs.

From the living dinosaurs that lurk in the waters, to the importance of protecting the ecosystem that is vital to the health of the river, to what lays below the layers of soil along the banks of the mighty Fraser River, there is much to discover.

Shannon King, our education coordina-tor, and her team of docents are preparing for the young and eager visitors’ arrival.

So what are your plans this fall? Are you passionate about the Fraser

River? Do you have a few hours to spare to help an organization within your com-munity?

The discovery centre is always looking for new volunteers to assist with the deliv-ery of these popular programs.

The rewards of volunteering are many and our young visitors will lift your spirits with their enthusiasm.

So why not make it your fall resolution and join our team of volunteers. Contact us today. We would love to hear from you!

■ Cindy Sale is the communication and event coordinator at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

A visitor for every season

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOVolunteer Lavinia works with students during a recent visit.

Cindy Sale

EVENTS

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival: Featuring k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang, John Mayall, Imelda May, Matt Andersen and more. General admission lawn seating, all ages. When: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: www.burnabybluesfestival.

com or 604-205-3000.

ARTS & CULTURE

From Streetside to Countryside: A solo exhibition by Angela Au Hemphill featuring scenes from Vancouver, Whistler, the UK and Italy. When: runs to 28, Tuesdays to Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Where: New Westminster Arts Council Gallery, Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park.

Monogatari: Discover the many monogatari (tales) of Powell Street - the vibrant pre-war commercial and residential district of the Japanese community in Vancouver. By 1921, most of Vancouver’s 4000 Japanese residents lived in or within walking distance of the area, but after the

internment starting in 1942, only a few ever returned after the Second World War. When: Until Oct. 1. Where: Japanese Canadian National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Admission by donation. Info: 604-777-7000.

ONGOING

Slam Central: Spoken word poetry slam and open mic. When: Every second Thursday, 7-11 p.m. Where: Back room, Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Cost: $5 cover charge. Info: 778-322-1131.

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Superb West End quiet corner lot. Gardener’s dream, river views. No maintenance fees or the aggravation of Strata! Beautiful original fi r fl oors, stained glass windows, lots of natural. Eat-in kitchen, gas stove, dining area & brkfst nook w/sliders to private south facing deck, many fl owers, shrubs, meticulously maintained. The bsmt has windows, good height, contains W/D. Updates incl wiring,1 yr roof,6 yr H/W tank, new sump.Property has single carport, lots of street parking, close to schls, parks, transit, churches. Priced at assessment.

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Big 2 bed, 2 bath condo with a great open fl oor plan. River Vista in Central Uptown New West. 6 years young & comes with balance of home warranty. Loads of windows, in suite laundry, in suite storage, electric f/p & fresh paint. Quality kitchen, open plan living room terrifi c for entertaining. Private patio, river views and sunshine make this home so desirable. Pets allowed with restrictions. Close to New Westminster Quay, boardwalk, Library, Parks ,shopping, transportation & Sky train. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

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Completely renovated! High quality standard-furnished w/ quality pieces that are negotiable. The bath has a soaker tub & modern rainshower, undercounter sink w/ quartz counter, waterfall tap. Has pantry & pullouts, quartz counters, silent D/W, above stove micro/fan. Quality cabinets, glass tile b/splash & glass tile tub surround. Gas F/P. Modern lights, bamboo & cork fl oors. Security system. Bosa-built. Age 55+.Steps to Queen’s Park, Games Pool, Amens incl guest suite, lounge/clubhouse, gym, greenhouse, & Wkshp, 1 parking, 1locker.

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River Views. Over 1400 sqft in this 2 bed + den, 2 bath condo with 2 secure parking stalls at “The Quay”. BBQ on an amazing deck watching the river. Then step on to the boardwalk, stroll to the Quay market. Friendly neighbourhood pubs! Completely rain screened and re-piped. Buy with confi dence! Updated lighting, fl ooring, appliances and a great layout with separate dining area, river views from the living room, kitchen, master plus beautiful lagoon views from the 2nd bed and den (easily be 3rd bedroom).

MLS V901085

Big 2 bed & 2 bath corner. Bosa built. Views of the mountains and manicured gardens from practically every room in this very bright and spacious home. Large living room complete w/ cozy fi replace and sliders to the huge deck Well maintained home which has been occupied by original owner. Amenities include indoor pool, squash court, exercise facility and outdoor garden/BBQ pit! Close to Coq Center, lake, Douglas College, West Coast Express & Skytrain. 1 parking stall and oversized locker. In suite storage and laundry.

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Townhome, 3 fi nished levels, 3 beds up, master w/ 4 piece ensuite, 3 1/2 baths, powder room on main. Eat-in kitchen w/functional layout, sliders to private deck for bbqs, city & mountain views. Living Room has warm electric fi replace, laminate fl oors, paint & crown moulding. Original owners, low maintenance fees, built in vacuum, alarm, single garage, street parking, close to shops, parks, skytrain, Quay market.

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Fantastic view home! Prime Massey Heights in quiet, rarely available street & neighborhood situated on huge, private 55x137 sq ft lot! Gorgeous updates meet charming character in this 1950’s bungalow w/ full bsmt, complete w/ mortgage helper! Original H/W fl oors w/ beautiful inlay, tray ceiling, W/B F/P in spacious L/R. Updated kitchen has tile fl oor, maple cabinets, gas stove ,separate D/R w/sliders to incredible outdoor living space, a garden oasis w/over 500 sq ft of covered view deck boasting Four Season Glass roof and decking, new fl ooring, complete w/ watering system, relax or entertain while enjoying mountain & water views. Lower level has generous Rec rm w/ gas F/P, huge media/Study/family room, storage, cold room (wine enthusiast?). Bonus 1 bed suite w/ private patio & entrance. Many updates incl.3 yr roof,2 yr furnace,85% new vinyl windows & more. Close to schools, shops, trans, parks, Games Pool, Hwy 1 access & Pattullo bridge.MLS V904318

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Friday, August 12, 2011 NewsLeader A13Friday, August 12, 2011 NewsLeader A13

By Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

VICTORIA – B.C.’s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Cana-dian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.

Public feedback since the program was announced in May include a variety of criticisms, according to documents released by Premier Christy Clark’s offi ce under freedom of informa-tion legislation.

The program is set to start Sept. 30. It will provide people up to 12 weeks’ supply of over-the-counter nico-tine gum or patches, or prescription pills approved by the Phar-macare program. The government estimates it will cost $15-25 mil-lion a year, depending on how many smokers sign up.

“As a physician, I am a bit ambivalent about your decision to fund nicotine replacement, as along with the drug there is also need for counselling and follow-up,” said one response posted on B.C.’s new open information website.

Others objected to

the decision to spend millions on nicotine replacement, while diabetics and other chronic disease patients have to pay to treat conditions they did not bring upon themselves. A Kelowna resident cited the example

of treatment for his wife’s sleep apnea, including $100 a month in medicine and $2,000 for a machine recom-mended by her family doctor and cardiolo-gist.

“I honestly believe it is outright wrong to pay for this when smokers made a choice to start smok-ing and continue to make a choice every time they light up,” he said.

A former smoker who quit before nico-tine replacement was available also objected.

“I realize [nicotine replacement] is expensive, but so are cigarettes,” the ex-smoker wrote. “If a person is desirous

of quitting, then don’t buy cigarettes, buy the patch instead.”

Others urged the B.C. government to extend the program to cover stop-smoking

treatments that use lasers, acupuncture and other treatments. Several hypnothera-pists sent a form letter urging the government to extend coverage to

their form of smoking treatment.

The health min-istry estimates that more than 6,000 B.C. residents die from tobacco use each

year. Tobacco-related illnesses cost an estimated $2.3 billion a year, $605 million of which is direct health-care costs.

tfl [email protected]

B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C. GOVERNMENT PHOTOPremier Christy Clark and cancer survivor Denton Bailey announce a program to fund nicotine therapy starting Sept. 30.

“If a person is desirous of quitting,

then don’t buy cigarettes,

buy the patch instead.”

An ex-smoker

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