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forbids cutting or damaging trees in parks, yet the National Energy Board Act allows Kinder Morgan to conduct survey work in the Burnaby Mountain conservation area, work that has included cutting several trees. The city responded by issuing a stopwork order and tickets. At left, Christine Ensing, For more photos the city’s environmental and a video services officer, stands scan with Layar watch on Thursday to or go to www. burnabynow. enforce city bylaws, while com chatting with a group of concerned citizens. Chung Chow/burnaby now

Pipeline: The battle over Burnaby Mountain Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

Local residents and city staff are keeping a protective eye on Burnaby Mountain, in the midst of a legal battle with Kinder Morgan, which hopes to survey the conservation area for a new pipeline route. The National Energy Board recently ruled Kinder Morgan can conduct work without permission from the city, which opposes the pipeline project. That contradiction poses a serious legal conundrum for the city’s lawyer Gregory McDade.

“I think there’s an important constitutional question in this country as to whether Ottawa, in pursuit of energy policy, should be able to override municipalities in terms of local questions – where the route goes, what time of day you cut, and close roads or not close roads,” he told the NOW. “In our constitutional system, municipalities should have the right to make those decisions, so this is likely to be a long struggle.” On Thursday morning, roughly two dozen concerned citizens gathered on the mountain, many from Simon Fraser

University or BROKE, the local residents’ group opposing the pipeline, but Kinder Morgan’s work crews did not show up that morning. Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart was there and explained to the crowd that the National Energy Board Act allows the company to work on the land without the city’s permission. “Kinder Morgan can do the same things to private property owners as they are doing to the city here,” Stewart told the crowd. The group held a short memorial for

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some trees Kinder Morgan cut down this week, and retired teacher Yvon Raoul played the bagpipes. The group members agreed to take turns monitoring the area daily until the situation is resolved. The NOW made a short trek through the woods where Kinder Morgan had started clearing an area to bore a hole for geotechnical work. Several trees had been cut, and a few city staff were on site, watching over the land, ready to enforce city bylaws, in case Kinder Morgan showed up. (Kinder Morgan also

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Volunteers are gearing up for the 34th annual Terry Fox Run scheduled for Sept. 14 in Central Park. Event organizer Anna Solnickova said if the weather cooperates, she expects upwards of 300 participants. “In the past, we averaged about 250 to 280 people.” Last year, almost $18,000 was raised in Burnaby. “That’s a little bit low because we usually have around $20,000 in donations, so even though we had more people come out, I guess they donated less or had done so online which isn’t counted towards our site,” Solnickova said. Fox was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer, also known as osteogenic sarcoma. After having his leg amputated six inches above the knee, Fox announced he wanted to run across Canada in order to raise money for cancer research. His Marathon of Hope, which looked to raise $1 from every Canadian, started in St. John’s, N.L. on April 12, 1980 and lasted 143 days. Fox was forced to stop in Thunder Bay, Ont. because the cancer had returned and spread to his lungs.

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He passed away at Royal Columbian Hospital in New West on June 28, 1981. Solnickova, a two-time cancer survivor, said she has seen the results of funded research. “I had the exact same cancer Terry had. I didn’t have to have my leg amputated because of what he started,” she said. “So many more people are able to keep their limbs and beat this disease because of

improvements in medicine.” The 29-year-old said Fox’s dream has continued to grow over the years because he was a selfless hero. “When he started, he didn’t ask for anything other than the $1. He didn’t want corporations to profit from his efforts and he did not accept corporate sponsorship,” she said. “That still stands true today.”

Registration for the event starts at 9 a.m. on Sept. 14. The run has a two-, five- and 10-kilometre route and will get underway around 10:20 a.m. after a short ceremony. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Solnickova is still in need of some volunteers. Those interested are asked to call 604-716-2963. For more information, visit terryfox. org.

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Event organizer Anna Solnickova expects upwards of 300 participants during this year’s Terry Fox Run in Central Park.

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If teachers want to get back to mediation, they’re going to have to move on wages and benefits, B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender told the NOW Thursday. Fassbender called the newspaper this week as part of a provincewide media blitz to get the government’s message out about the teachers’ labour dispute.

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demands still total double those accepted by other public sector employees. “If we were to even consider that, who would we take that money from?” Fassbender asked. “From the nurses? From other public services? The government is not prepared to do that. We’re not prepared to increase taxes. We’re not prepared to put the province into deficit and lose our triple-A credit rating.” Asked whether the govern-

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ment was prepared to move on class size and class composition, the education minister said the government is already offering $375 million over the life of its proposed six-year contract. Current teacher demands would total $225 million per year. “That is a non-starter,” he said. Would government consider arbitration? Fassbender said no, calling Strike Page 5

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wants to build a heli-staging area to drop equipment off by helicopter.) City staff plans to stay in the woods, keeping an eye on the area, but couldn’t say for how long. The city issued Kinder Morgan a stopwork order on Tuesday and handed out tickets on Wednesday, after work crews cut down trees. (Kinder Morgan says seven trees were cut, while the city has said 10 or 13.) On Wednesday, Kinder Morgan went

back to the NEB to apply for an order forcing the city to obey section 73 of the NEB Act, which gives the company the right to work on the mountain without the city’s permission. “The question of whether the NEB has the jurisdiction to override Burnaby’s bylaws is a really critical legal question. This is somewhat unprecedented,” said McDade. The National Energy Board’s Sarah Kiley told the NOW that Kinder Morgan and the City of Burnaby clearly had two different interpretation’s of the board’s previous ruling. When asked which side was correct, she was reluctant to say. “I can’t answer that one. This is an issue that could end up in the courts,” Kiley said. “We’re not going to step in the middle of two parties.” Earlier this week, the city issued a press release stating it would seek a court order to protect the park, but McDade said that plan was contingent on Kinder Morgan going to court. “Now that they’ve decided not to go to court, because I think they think the NEB is more friendly, we may have to look at our options,” he said. “Up until now, I assumed this was going to end in court one way or the other.” Both sides are considering their legal options.

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Walking to beat Parkinson’s Cornelia Naylor Until Robin Williams’ suicide last month, awareness about the link between depression and Parkinson’s disease was mostly limited to people with the disease and their families. That’s something a group of Burnaby Parkinson’s advocates hopes will now change. On Monday, they host the Parkinson’s SuperWalk at Confederation Park to raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson Society of B.C. “It is quite a debilitating disease,” said organizer Linda Dawson, who was diagnosed five years ago when she was 64. Besides battling the tremors, rigidity and loss of balance that come with Parkinson’s, Dawson said she also struggles with depression – and she’s no alone. “MostpeoplewhohaveParkinson’s are on some sort of medication for depression,” she said. The link between the two is complex and goes beyond the anxiety and sadness that might follow a diagnosis. Depression may be caused by chemical and physical changes in the area of the brain that affect mood, as well as movement, according to the Parkinson’s Society, and some studies have suggested people who suffer

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Good cause: Walkers take part in last year’s Parkinson’s SuperWalk. This

year’s event is going Monday at the Confederation Park track. from depression are more at risk for developing Parkinson’s. More research is needed, according to Dawson, and that’s why the SuperWalk is so important. “I want to know all that I can know about it,” Dawson said. “We’d like there to be a cure.” This will be Dawson’s third year organizing the local fundraiser, and she is dedicating it to three special people: Robin Williams, Sheila Lonegren, a longtime support-group member who died recently at the age of 90, and Ron Hill, another

support group member who has battled Parkinson’s for 20 years and has recently taken a turn for the worse. In keeping with the idea that people of all abilities are welcome to participate, Dawson has dubbed this year’s event Shuffle for Sheila, Walk for Williams and Run for Ron. Registration for the walk, to be held at the Confederation Park track, begins at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with the walk itself kicking off at 2 p.m. For more information and to register or donate online, visit www. parkinson.bc.ca/superwalk.

on Willingdon Avenue. The man was suffering from head injuries and taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition. “He’s in critical condition and can’t speak,” Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis said, adding officers are still trying to positively ID the individual. Investigators are in the early stages of the investigation and haven’t determined exactly how the man ended up on Willingdon Avenue.

“He appears to have either fallen or jumped or was dumped out of a car or truck,” Buis told the NOW. Officers are now looking for a beige pickup truck that was seen in the area at the time the man was found. “It may or may not have been involved but was seen in the area,” Buis added. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604294-7922.

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Is Burnaby just a ‘pretend’ municipality?

It’s one thing to hear or see news potential pipeline route through Burnaby about energy development projects that Mountain. destroy the environment in the far north, They cut down trees as they broke it’s quite another to see it happening in a trail through the dedicated parkland. your own neighbourhood. The city, of course, issued a stop work If anyone was under the order and handed out tickets illusion that designated conseras it believes it has the right to Burnaby NOW vation areas or environmental do under city bylaws. Kinder protections carried any weight, Morgan is now going back to that illusion was shattered this week the NEB to ostensibly get a very clear when contractors for Kinder Morgan definition of what it can and cannot do. – with the approval of the National Meanwhile protesters are organizing, Energy Board – started surveying a the mayor is fuming and residents who

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thought they lived in a democracy with rules and regulations are now learning that it’s all a moot point if a big oil company wants to expand and the federal government in power is friends with big oil companies. We understand that the needs of the many sometimes trump the needs of the few, but this is less about need than greed. The proposal to see huge oil tankers line up in Burrard Inlet at a much expanded terminal is flawed to begin with. It is the wrong place, wrong time

and exists only for short-term gain. Last week we saw Port Metro Vancouver approve a coal transfer facility in Surrey – this despite massive opposition from citizens and the municipalities impacted by the proposal. This week we may see a federal group once again ignore local laws and concerns and just accede to Kinder Morgan. Are municipalities merely “pretend” democracies when the feudal landlords want what they have? It certainly appears so.

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tion). The case is still before the ith years as a trade courts, and the outcome of the union leader and government’s appeal is due in school trustee, I would October. This decision can be like to share some personal views at this critical time in edu- appealed again, and there won’t be a final decision for several cation. years. The financial cost to the First and foremost, let me BCTF and the provincial govsay I support the free collective ernment (taxpayers) is bargaining process. substantial and will conIt may seem flawed, Ron Burton tinue to amass. but it works in the With two B.C. vast majority of situSupreme Court rulings in their ations. At its best, the process favour, teachers now want their allows for the free exchange usurped clauses returned to the of ideas, good discourse and collective agreement, and the compromise to resolve issues to provincial government knows mutual benefit and move forward. Both sides are then invest- the huge financial liability they face as there could be grievances ed in the outcome. At its worst, dating back to 2002. it is about arrogance, power and I believe this encapsulates the stubbornness. In the current dispute that has two side and issues. There are intangibles in that the eventual shut down B.C.’s public schools, outcome of the court case is there is a long history of misuncertain. trust whose recent incarnation The government has been came as a result of the provincial characterized as arrogant and government arbitrarily removmean-spirited. I cannot speak ing class size and composition for them except to say they most clauses from the teachers’ colcertainly must realize the finanlective agreement. In obtaining cial implications. clauses on class size and comThe teachers have been position, teachers would have described as greedy and overchosen these over other propospaid. If you listen to the comals (including forgoing wage ments on radio shows and increases) that they were presented with at the time. The gov- social media it would be easy to believe this. ernment gave no compensation With time spent both walkto teachers when they removed ing the picket lines and playing the clauses. hockey with them, I have come The courts have ruled it was to fundamentally understand illegal to prevent teachers from teachers. bargaining their working condiTeachers Page 8 tions (class size and composi-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time for premier to settle dispute Dear Editor:

It is time for our premier to settle with the teachers and recognize the decision of the courts. Of course, class size and composition is a critical issue for teachers especially given that at least 50 per cent of the students in a class could be English language learners and another 10 per cent could be learning disadvantaged. Can you imagine trying to teach history, math concepts or literature to people who do not understand what you are saying? At the same time, there are others in the class that cause constant disruption because they are autistic, have ADHD or other related problems. In fact, there are many issues related to class size

and composition. There may be cases where some children should not be mainstreamed, and teachers should have input into these decisions. I have teachers in my family. I have learning disadvantaged family who require one-on-one assistance. It is fine to want to integrate these children into the mainstream, but there may be cases where these children may never be able to learn in the mainstream situation. Putting them in the classroom may be more stress on them than what they may learn. And whatever we adults may think, the other children will see them as different and act accordingly. The school budget should be a priority as education is the future of our society. Over the years,

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Premier has no clue continued from page 6

there have been cuts to funding while the current government thinks nothing of spending billions on new roads and bridges, Bollywood film festivals, trips to foreign countries and fat government expense accounts. Our premier and other MLAs send their children to private schools and have no idea about the education system. They should be required to send their children to the same schools that they insist on underfunding. I hope voters remember this issue when they next go to the polls. Our premier must go! Norma Vachet, Burnaby

Parents under stress Dear Editor:

I have two young girls (four and seven years old), and I am lucky enough to be flexible enough with work to be able to drop my daughters off 20 km away every day during the school strike. Most of my neighbours are not able to be so flexible and are under tremendous stress during this strike. In order to get both sides to negotiate, I challenge all MLAs to forgo their salaries during the strike. At least this would put both the teachers and the government in the same boat. Scott Janzen, by email

Pot calls the kettle black? Dear Editor:

Re: City sends ‘emergency resolution’ to UBCM to stop Kinder Morgan plans, Burnaby NOW, Aug. 27. So Mayor Derek Corrigan and his Burnaby Citizens Association councillors are suddenly leaping to the defence of the public engagement process. Interesting, as one of the strongest criticisms of Mayor Corrigan and his party is that they continually ignore and brush aside opinions that do not match the mayor’s own, and yet here they are attempting to champion the cause. Too bad their actions speak louder than their words. Just look at the proposed Brentwood development. Mayor Corrigan decided that the only necessary public hearing was a comment session. Now there is little doubt that this massive development project will have major impacts on everyone living in the area, yet the City of Burnaby did not feel it was necessary to have a full public hearing. You know, one where citizens could put questions to the developer and the city and receive answers, much like Burnaby is calling on the National Energy Board to do. I find the city’s own words, taken from a report to council in regard to the NEB,

also work perfectly in describing the City of Burnaby’s public input process for Brentwood: “unbalanced, unfair, and biased in the favour of the applicant’s corporate interests over the protection of the public from significant environmental, social and economic impacts.” Another prime example of Mayor Corrigan and the BCA’s contempt for public input was when the BCA strengthened the breed-specific (dog) bylaws. The vast majority of people were against the use of breed-specific bylaws and were very vocal about it. Did Mayor Corrigan and his council listen or care? No, they implemented the bylaws anyway, despite strong public opinion to the contrary. The City of Burnaby even limited public feedback to just submissions of letters. If Coun. Anne Kang believes that letter submissions limit public input so much, then why did she not raise concerns when the City of Burnaby made such limitations during the breed specific legislation debacle? Interesting that our city council is so alarmed by the lack of public input that Coun. Paul McDonell calls out the NEB process as “as far as you could go for injustice.” Well, what about the examples provided above? Isn’t our mayor and council guilty of the same actions? Granted, the scope may be different, but the criticisms still stand. If Coun. McDonell truly feels that a lack of public consultation is an injustice, then why does he continually remain silent when the City of Burnaby dismisses it in their decisions? Or maybe I have it all wrong. Maybe I should be celebrating the mayor’s sudden embracing of meaningful public consultation. Having a city that actually listens to its citizens would be a welcomed change from what we have been experiencing under our Mayor Corrigan and his BCA council and would go a long way to make Burnaby a better place to live. Keith Bemister, by email

Children left disappointed Dear Editor:

This weekend has been a bitter disappointment yet again for children who want to be with friends at school, for parents who have to make special arrangements in order to be able to ensure their children’s safety while they go to work, and to the dedicated teachers who want to be back working with them at school. We had hopes that Vince Ready, because of his excellent track record, would be able to assist the government and BCTF reach the much needed agreement. So why did it not happen? Teachers want to have more time to work with the students “in the middle” – children who are not behaviour What’s Page 8

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What’s it going to take? continued from page 7

challenged, children who are managing but with a bit more one on one could improve their understanding, laying the foundation to be successful in the future. Doesn’t B.C. want success for children, our future? Why do B.C. children receive $1,000 less each year than the Canadian average? Why do Burnaby students receive the lowest funding per student in the province? Is this punishment for the election of more NDP MLAs than other constituencies? Is it democratic to punish children for what their parents voted? How do children’s rights shape up in all of this? Don’t they deserve to be in a safe, friendly environment, developing skills

that will help them to be caring, responsible adults when they have grown up? How much more will the public stand for? How much more do teachers have to give up in time that they would like to be spending with children, helping them to learn, and in lost salaries, before there is public outrage? What is it going to take? Mary Loblaw, by email

Where’s the public outcry? Dear Editor:

I am wondering why ICBC can raise its rates $3 per month with just an announcement, no repercussions or public outcry, while teachers have been fighting for about the same amount to be put back into public education (to benefit students, not their paycheques) since 2002? Jennie Boulanger, Burnaby teacher

Teachers: Stop the finger pointing continued from page 6

Do they want a pay raise? Of course, but it is not to buy a bigger house or a nicer car – it is truly to recognize the job they do in educating our children. For them it is more about respect for their profession. Do they want better working conditions? Of course, who doesn’t? The difference is that their daily classroom involvement makes them see that smaller classes don’t just benefit them personally; smaller classes also make for a better learning experience for children. Do they want better class composition? Yes, they do, and they are prepared to defend this position to the end. The specific “mix” of students of varying abilities within a classroom and the amount of support they receive is universally recognized to be a key factor

in our children’s learning environment. Teachers, who are there on the front line, want more than anything to ensure that the best educational opportunities are present for the development of all kids, no matter their needs and challenges. Teacher collective bargaining is somewhat, although not completely, unique in that they are driving social change through the process. As I come to realize this more and more, I gain respect for their stance. Not all teachers are altruistic, but I believe the overwhelming majority I have had conversations with are taking a stand with the best interests of students in mind. We need a fair settlement so the public education system can reopen. We need children in school to learn. We need teachers

onside doing the job they love to do. Does the government economic agenda need to be satisfied? As a taxpayer, I say it’s definitely a factor. However, putting more money in now to prevent what could be even larger monetary costs once the court case is decided would save us in the long term. We would save future court costs and potentially huge grievance settlement costs for a prudent investment now. In all bargaining disputes, there needs to be compromise on both sides. A reasonable solution can and must be negotiated without delay. It’s time to stop the finger pointing and get on with the job of negotiating a new agreement. Ron Burton is the vicechair of the Burnaby board of education.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR City hall is wasting money Dear Editor:

Re: Corrigan vs. Kinder Morgan. City hall knew that the tank farm was there when they allowed Simon Fraser University to be built, along with the golf course, the townhouses, the school, the towers and the stores by SFU. Now city hall says that the mountian is unstable. Why is all this there? How much of taxpayers’ money is this costing to fight Kinder Morgan knowing full well city hall can’t win? That’s a waste of money to prove that city hall will stand and fight. Does the National Energy Board care about city bylaws? No, they don’t. Gary Moore, by email

Payout is ‘ridiculous’ Dear Editor:

I am a parent of two boys who will not be in school this week. I went onto the bcparentinfo.ca website to look at the

$40 a day signup. Did you know that this money is tax-free? Did you also know that if you are an international student you qualify for the $40 a day? I cannot imagine anything more ridiculous. If the strike lasts a month, I will receive $1,600 tax-free and a child’s family who has not paid into the tax system will also get that money. The website is very slick and answers all your questions – this has been planned for a long time. Our B.C. government would rather pay out money than actually negotiate and get our children back in school. There are 500,000 children not in public school this week, and our government refused or simply did not show up for a year-and-a-half to the bargaining table to meet with the teachers. I can only deduce that our current government believes that voters want an end to public school. The dumber the people the better. If you disagree, let them know – but not through their parent info website; there is no ‘Contact Us’ link. Louise Hazemi, by email

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Supplemental Application to Participate in National Energy Board Public Hearing for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC The National Energy Board (NEB) began a public hearing into Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC’s (Trans Mountain’s) proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project) on 2 April 2014. Over 2,000 individuals and groups filed Applications to Participate in the hearing and the Board admitted 1,650 participants. Description of the Project The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system located between Edmonton, Alberta (AB), and Burnaby, British Columbia (BC). It would include approximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modified facilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and the reactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There would also be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal. New pipeline segments would be added between Edmonton and Hinton, AB; Hargreaves and Darfield, BC; and Black Pines and Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existing pipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB and Hargreaves, BC; and Darfield and Black Pines, BC. The Project application and all related filings can be found on the NEB’s website. Supplemental opportunity to participate in the NEB Hearing Recently, Trans Mountain submitted a new preferred corridor for its delivery lines from Burnaby Terminal to the Westridge Marine Terminal, through Burnaby Mountain. The original Application to Participate Notification posted for the Project did not contemplate this new preferred corridor through Burnaby Mountain. Should those who are directly affected by, or have relevant information and expertise related to, the new preferred corridor through Burnaby Mountain wish to participate in the hearing, they must apply to do so. The Project is being assessed under both the National Energy Board Act (NEB Act) and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012). Under the NEB Act, those who are directly affected will be allowed to participate and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate. In addition, if the Board is of the opinion that an applicant has relevant information or expertise about the environmental assessment under the CEAA 2012, then they will be allowed to participate. While the Application to Participate form allows applicants to indicate their preferred method of participation, the Board will decide how best to hear from each approved participant on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues for the hearing (included in the Application to Participate form) and how they are directly affected by, or have relevant information related to, the new preferred corridor through Burnaby Mountain. Existing participants need not apply again. Commenters may comment on, and intervenors may ask questions/file evidence/present argument on, any component of the Project, including the Burnaby Mountain section. The Application to Participate is on the NEB’s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca under Major Applications and Projects, select Trans Mountain Expansion This supplemental Application to Participate process will be open from 8 September 2014 to 24 September 2014. Individuals and groups applying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted. Applications will only be considered from individuals and groups who are directly affected by, or have relevant information and expertise related to, the new preferred corridor through Burnaby Mountain. Contacts Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca/TransMountainExpansion. If you require additional information, the NEB has a dedicated Project-specific Process Advisor Team to provide assistance. Process Advisor Team, NEB E-mail: TransMountainPipeline.Hearing@neb-one.gc.ca Telephone (toll-free): 1-800-899-1265

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Colin Macrae, senior director of integrated communications at EA Canada, chatted with the NOW about the Burnabybased video game developer’s history, its most successful titles and the potential followups to beloved franchises. Jacob Zinn/ burnaby now

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EA Canada still leading the way The company that began in a Burnaby living room is a world leader in gaming Jacob Zinn staff reporter

For 15 years, EA Canada has been a cornerstone of Burnaby’s technology industry. The video game giant’s sprawling 450,000-square-foot headquarters – tucked away in forested west Burnaby – houses a workforce of 1,300 people, churning out some of EA’s landmark sports titles. The campus boasts state-of-the-art design tools, a motion capture studio and high-tech hardware and software to deliver a surreal experience to millions of devoted gamers year-round. It’s hard to believe it all started in some guy’s parents’ living room. “Going back to the original roots of Electronic Arts in Canada, it was back in 1982 that Don Mattrick and his friend Jeff Sember spent the summer making their very first video game in Don’s parents’ living room right here in Burnaby,” said Colin Macrae, senior director of integrated communications at EA Canada. That highly successful game – Evolution, an arcade style action game that takes the user from an amoeba to a human – spurred the formation of Mattrick and Sember’s company Distinctive Software

and caught the attention of the Californiabased Electronic Arts, a brand new publisher at the time. In 1991, EA acquired the software company and created the EA Canada brand, eventually settling down in 1999 on two city blocks in Burnaby to become this country’s video game mecca. “This is Electronic Arts’ largest development studio,” said Macrae on a tour of the massive campus. “We’ve always had the vision of creating a real landmark for the video game industry in Canada.” Behind Japan and the U.S., Canada is the third largest developer of video games, and EA Canada is one of the country’s biggest contributors, with annual NHL and FIFA titles dominating the sales charts. “The FIFA franchise has always had its home here, and it’s annually one of the biggest video game franchises in the world,” said Macrae. “The NHL franchise has been a critical favourite for years, one of the biggest video games in Canada for years. “There are legions of guys who grew up playing NHL 94 all across Canada, and their dream was always to work in video games and to work specifically on NHL. That’s a big component of the men and women who work on NHL today.” Unlike some of Electronic Arts’ other Canadian studios, like BioWare in Edmonton or EA Montreal, its Burnaby base has a strong sports focus, which makes it all the more appropriate to have an almost-regulation-size soccer pitch

onsite and portable motion capture equip- and fewer hardware limitations than their ment to take to Burnaby 8 Rinks. predecessors. For instance, FIFA 15 allows But hockey and soccer aren’t EA for multiple players to challenge headers, Canada’s only sports specialties. Although while NHL 15 can now perform multiit’s been three years since their last box- player collisions. ing title, the company still has the Fight “It’s a challenge for the teams. They Night franchise to its name, and recently can then think about things they always released EA Sports UFC, delving into the wanted to do but couldn’t do – now they world of mixed martial arts. have an opportunity.” “Boxing is not a sport that With hockey, soccer and “It’s all about has seen a lot of growth of late, MMA in the spotlight, Macrae and where fight fans have conimmersing you in said there’s nothing on the gregated over the last several horizon for EA Canada intelthe sport, … years has been around mixed lectual properties like the martial arts and UFC,” said tapping into the gravity-defying snowboarding Macrae. “Right now, FIFA, series SSX or the skateboardlove that you UFC and NHL are the bedrock ing simulator Skate, but followhave for your franchises for us.” ups haven’t been ruled out. According to Macrae, “We never bury anything,” club or your authenticity is crucial in the said Macrae. “We just put it team.” development of sports games into storage. to create an enriching experi“There can be gaps – we’re COLIN MACRAE ence for gamers. always looking at what trends EA Canada “It’s all about immersing are coming, what fans are askyou in your sport, fuelling your ing for, constantly listening to fandom, tapping into the love that you their feedback. Moving to the new conhave for your club or your team and that soles gives us an opportunity to re-examcompetition you have with your friends,” ine some of our franchises and see what he said. “That level of authenticity creates might be an opportunity to bring back one the emotion and immersion that you feel of our older franchises.” when you’re playing the game.” For now, extreme sports enthusiasts Thankfully for developers, the new and boxing fans will have to wait, but generation of consoles – led by Sony’s jersey-clad flag wavers and virtual stick PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One handlers can get their fill on NHL 15 and – has allowed developers to push the FIFA 15, which hit shelves Sept. 9 and 23, boundaries, with more powerful systems respectively.

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exchanging of ideas,” they explain. The results of that work are on the walls of the Burnaby Art Gallery now. A few upcoming special events are also set in connection with the exhibition: ! In the BAG Family Sunday: This free program is on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., giving families a chance to take part in an interactive, hands-on studio activity in connection with the exhibition. No registration is needed, and it’s for all ages. Gallery Page 15

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ongrats to Burnaby’s Harrison Lee, who placed second in the Canadian National YoYo Competition. Harrison, a pro at just 14 years old, attended the championships on Sunday, Aug. 31. We ran a story on Harrison when he was just 11 years old, and his skills were impressive even then. He was so good he was also invited on stage by the Barenaked Ladies at a concert in Whistler to show off his yo-yo tricks.

Bike fair cancelled

Bad news. The Edmonds community bike fair has been cancelled yet again. The summer fair at Edmonds Community School was rescheduled for today (Friday) but has been called off due to the ongoing labour dispute between the provincial government and B.C.’s teachers. The

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Lee, 14, placed second in the Canadian National YoYo Competition on Aug. 31. annual fair, organized by local resident Tammy Ozero, is a big hit with the kids, so keep an eye on this column for updates. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear more news of a firm date.

‘50s flashbacks

Feeling nostalgic for the 1950s? The Burnaby Historical Society is hosting its next event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m., and members and non-members alike are invited to discuss life in Burnaby in the 1950s.

The event takes places at the Burnaby Village Museum, in the carousel room, at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. I will be there, on behalf of the NOW, so bring your photos and stories to share, and you could be featured in “Then and Now,” our special historical series. Jack Bramhill is the guest speaker, and he will bring photos of the era. Parking is available in the underground at the Shadbolt Centre.

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Did you know Sept. 15 to 21 is Balance Awareness Week? The Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch is hosting a special event on Monday, Sept. 15, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. on balance. The B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society (also known as BADD) will discuss balance, how it works, and common causes of dizziness disorders. Balance can be an issue for seniors, as one in three over the age of 65 fall once a year due to loss of balance. The library is at 6100 Willingdon Ave., and the event is free.

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Friday, September 12 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday, September 14 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Drivers can also expect lane closures and delays in both directions starting at 9:00 p.m. on these dates. Detours will be well signed. Drivers are reminded to use caution at all times in construction zones. Please watch for work crews and equipment and obey all traffic control personnel and signs, including construction speed limits.

For more detailed information, please visit the PMH1 web site at www.pmh1project.com, call 1 866 999-7641 (PMH1), e-mail info@pmh1project.com or follow on Twitter @PortMannHwy1

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Libraries host art shows

Art lovers, have you checked out the new exhibitions at Burnaby Public Library branches yet? The Burnaby Art Gallery has two offsite exhibitions underway at local libraries. At the McGill branch, 4595 Albert St. in North Burnaby, visitors can check out the work of Anna Wong. The exhibition features works from the City of Burnaby’s permanent art collection, with seven works by the master printmaker created between 1965 and 1982. It includes etchings and serigraphs, including the unconventional cotton “poster” for her 1980 exhibition Printed Quilts at the J. Fields Gallery in New York City. The Anna Wong exhibition is underway until Oct. 6. At the Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., visitors can check out Azawad Libre!, an exhibition that explores a vital intersection between folk art, com-

Courtesy Burnaby Art Gallery/burnaby now

New: An image from Azawad Libre! New Media and Imagined Geographies in the Sahel, curated by Christopher Kirkley.

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puters and cellphones by young people throughout the Sahel region of Africa. It’s on display until Oct. 5. Both exhibitions can be viewed at any time during library hours. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca for further details.

Gallery: Tour, workshop offered continued from page 12

! Mandarin tour and tea: On Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 2 p.m., gallery guide Dong Yue Su will lead a Mandarin-language tour of the exhibition. It’s going on in conjunction with an educational tea demonstration with Adrian Sinclair (in English) in the Fireside Room. It’s free, but call 604-297-4422 to register. ! Collaborative print workshop: Two of the Full Circle Art Collective artists will lead a print workshop, giving participants a chance to explore collaborative art-making. It’s for ages 16 and up, and it’s on

Sunday, Sept. 28 from noon to 3:30 p.m. Call 604-297-4422 for details. ! Artist panel: Artists from the Full Circle Art Collective will be on hand for an interactive evening on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. It’s free, and no registration is needed. The Burnaby Art Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave., and it’s open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is by suggested donation of $5. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca for details.

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ompared to its siblings, the Buick Enclave boasts the most standard features and a classy look. It is the cornerstone of the brand’s renaissance and is widely popular in the luxury, large crossover segment.

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The current Enclave is defined by modern, contemporary styling. It is designed first and foremost to comfortably accommodate three rows of adults. It is available in both front-wheel and allwheel drive, and comes in three trim levels, including Convenience, Leather and Premium. Despite the recent redesign being only a mid-cycle refresh, exterior enhancements were quite comprehensive, including reshaped fenders, a new hood and chrome side

mouldings. Signature elements include the blackchrome waterfall grille and wing-shape LED lighting. Buick has also provided nice standard safety features. Every Enclave comes with Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. The Enclave also boasts the industry’s first front centre side-impact air bag system.

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The Enclave is powered by a 3.6-litre, direct injected V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Living up to its premium image, the Enclave provides a quiet and comfortable ride. Highway commutes are effortless, and while it doesn’t boast huge horsepower, it has adequate acceleration for passing. Aiding the Enclave’s calm ride is Buick’s QuietTuning sound suppression system. This is more than just a marketing

gimmick. At higher speeds, road noise can’t be heard and the engine is delightfully quiet, reducing fatigue over long drives. And for those planning on minor off-road excursions, the Enclave is quite capable of handling steep passes despite its 4,745pound (FWD) curb weight. If needed, the Enclave can also tow up to 4,500 lbs. While it may not carve up a canyon road, the suspension does provide confident, steady grip in normal driving conditions.

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On board, the new Enclave features a handsome dash with classic instrument faces and a clean integration of the touchscreen. The standard 6.5inch HD colour touchscreen works with GM’s IntelliLink infotainment system. This system is customizable and offers a high level of wireless connectiv-

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Buick Enclave: Quiet ride, interior versatility. ity. The screen also serves as the display for the standard rearview camera. It also works nicely with the available navigation system and DVD player. The standout feature of the Enclave’s cabin is its versatility. Available in seven or eight passenger configurations, the second-row seats feature the

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Trying to burn more calories? Get a dog KEEPING FIT

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aving a dog can be like having a personal trainer. Well – one who can’t talk or show you how to do a reverse dumbbell fly on a stability ball. But they are motivating! According to a 2011 study in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, people who take their dogs on regular walks are more likely to be in better physical shape than people who walk with people, or not at all. In fact, the study showed that dog walkers are more active overall than folks who don’t have canine companions. Another 2008 study, published in Preventative Medicine, found dog owners who take time to walk with their dogs may average 150 additional minutes of exercise every week.

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exercise plan. Some breeds are not suitable for strenuous exercise – think shortnosed bulldogs or pugs – as they can have trouble breathing. If you are already in great shape, don’t assume your dog is. Gradually increase your dog’s endurance. Dogs have a tendency to keep up with their owners, even to the point of overexertion. Try to avoid exercising midday, as dogs can both get heatstroke and burn their paws on hot pavement. Never bike or rollerblade with your dog on a leash – both you and your dog can easily be injured in a fall or misstep. Exercising with your pet is a fun alternative to the treadmill. It’s easy to incorporate into your daily routine – especially if you live in an apartment and don’t have a backyard – and improves the fitness and health of you and your dog. Shaun Karp is a certified personal trainer. For further information call his office at 604-420-7800 or visit www. karpfitness.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

ONGOING

South Burnaby Garden Club, annual Fall Fair, 1 to 5 p.m. at Bonsor Community Center, 6550 Bonsor Ave., featuring hundreds of amazing exhibits. Baking, canning, flowers, fruits, vegetables, wine, crafts, hanging baskets, children’s contests, potato in a pot contest, great draw prizes, tea room, bake and produce sale. Free admission. Info: Dan, 604 526 4647.

Science AL!VE, 20th anniversary at SFU, science demonstrations and family-friendly activities, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the applied science building atrium at SFU’s Burnaby campus. Free admission. For more information, go to sci encealive.ca.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society, meets once a month at Bonsor. New members welcome. For more information, call Pat at 604921-7042.

Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 4949 Canada Way. Locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday until Oct. 25. Community day, at Burnaby Alliance Church, 8611 Armstrong Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, inflatable slide, community info booths, balloon twisting, crafts, performances and more. Admission is free.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 South Burnaby Garden Club, annual Fall Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bonsor Community Center, 6550 Bonsor Ave., featuring hundreds of amazing exhibits. Baking, canning, flowers, fruits, vegetables, wine, crafts, hanging baskets, children’s contests, potato in a pot contest, great draw prizes, tea room, bake and produce sale. Free admission. Info: Dan, 604 526 4647.

Learn how to use a computer, access the Internet, send email and upload your photos from your camera to the computer. No experience necessary. Part of the Confederation Computer Club at the Confederation Seniors Centre. For information, call Eric Kitson at 604-299-3335.

Community cleanup, hosted by the Kingsway Imperial Neighbourhood Association, 5172 Kingsway. Registration at 9:30 a.m., cleanup 10 a.m. to noon, followed by barbecue for participants.

Drop-in English conversation class, at the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. For more information, call 604 431-4131 ext.27 or ext. 29.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 Healthy snack workshop for kids, hosted by Burnaby Food First. Learn how to prepare healthy snacks for children, Burnaby Community Services, 2055 Rosser St. Children five and younger can attend with an accompanying adult. Limit to four people per family. Free, but space is limited. Register by calling 604-618-3581.

Salsa Speakers Toastmaster club, Do you want to improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Do you want to build your confidence and have some fun too? Then visit us every Monday evening from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., 3605 Gilmore Way. Admission is free for guests. For more information, call 604-872-1484 or 604-4351578.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 Maritime radio course for boaters, offered by Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron, starts Sept. 24 and runs for three nights. Mandatory course for anyone wanting to operate a marine VHF radio. Call 604-515-0038 to register or visit the website at www. burnabysquadron.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25

MONDAY, SEPT. 8 B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society meeting, 8:30 p.m., St. Helen’s Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St. Refreshments served. Info: Fran, 604-591-3262 or Elsie, 604-299-5438.

New Vista Society, community service foot care clinic, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 7550 Rosewood St. $30 for first visit, $28 after. Book appointment by calling 604-527-6000, ext. 159.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30

TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 Boating essentials course, offered by Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron, starts Sept. 9 and runs for 10 weeks. $270 per person, $450 per couple. Boating basics course (to obtain pleasure craft operator’s card) also starts Sept. 9 and runs for two evenings. Call 604-5150038 to register or visit www. burnabysquadron.com.

Open House Sept 6

Healthy snack workshop for kids, hosted by Burnaby Food First. Learn how to prepare healthy snacks for children, at Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. Children five and younger can attend with an accompanying adult. Limit to four people per family. Free, but space is limited. Register by calling 604-618-3581.

Buyers’ seminar, buyers beware – everything you need to know about buying your first home, every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at Keller Williams Black Diamond at 252-5489 Byrne Rd. Seating is limited, Please RSVP to 778861-6859. Loudspeakers Toastmasters, meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Community Room, 3605 Gilmore Way, off Canada Way, Burnaby. All welcome. Miniature Train Rides, at 120 N. Willingdon Ave. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, till Oct. 15. See one-eighth scale live steam trains in action. For information, see bcsme.org, burnabyrailway.org, fvhrs. org, wcra.org.

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