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FAMILY TIME FOR FAMILY DAY: Frank, Maggie and 14-month-old Neal Xiao enjoy the sunshine at Burnaby Lake on Family Day. Burnaby Lake Park was one of many destinations around the city offering Family Day fun, with arts and crafts activities for families giving them a chance to explore nature. See more on page 14. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Burnaby closes in on a billion dollars Jeremy Deutsch

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It’s a financial portfolio that would even make Gordon Gekko blush at least a little. At the end of 2015, the City of Burnaby’s investment portfolio topped the $900 million-mark and returned a healthy profit of

$41.5 million, or 3.91 per cent. In all, the city’s investments are worth $923 million. “Compared to other cities, we’d say yes, we’re doing well,” said Doug Spindler, assistant director of treasury services with the City of Burnaby. The numbers were re-

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lines, and Spindler explained the city invests in federal investments like bonds and treasury bills, while credit unions, provinces and banks are all OK. “We’re not allowed to go into corporate, the only thing we go into is bonds by the banks,” he said. In 2015 the city invested with Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, Coast Capital Savings, Gulf & Fraser Credit Union, BlueShore

Credit Union and Westminster Savings Credit Union in B.C. In addition, the city maintained investments with Servus Credit Union and First Calgary Financial, both Alberta-based credit unions. While it may not sound all that exciting, these investments are returning some big coin. Continued on page 4

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LOST FRIEND: Mable, a rescue dog from Mexico, was killed after being chased by coyotes through Central Park on Sunday. The dog’s owner, Mary Gifford, wants to get the message out to pet owners to be careful in the park. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

‘There was no warning’ Dog dies on street after being chased by coyotes through Central Park Jeremy Deutsch

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A Sunday walk through Burnaby’s Central Park for Mary Gifford, her young son and the family dog Mable started innocently enough. The family was taking Mable, a rescue dog from Mexico, for a quick walk to the park around noon. As the trio made their way between the baseball diamonds and a forested area in the city park, the brief outing went terribly wrong. Out of nowhere, a coyote appeared, said Gifford. “There was no warning. It was so quiet, and then all of a sudden it was there,” she told the NOW. The coyote went straight for Mable, who got spooked and dashed away, pulling the leash right out of Gifford’s hands. Within moments, three coyotes were giving chase to the 20-pound dog through the park. Mable was chased to Kingsway, where she was hit by a car trying to cross the busy street in an attempt to get back home. She was killed, and the entire family witnessed the scene. “It was pretty traumatic,” Gifford said. “It was devastating really, especially for my son.This was our first

family dog. She was a beautiful little dog; she was full of life and pep.” While still grieving the loss of the family pet, Gifford wants to get the message out to pet owners about the coyotes in the park. Gifford said she heard about the warnings of the wild animals but never took them seriously until it was too late. “More than anything I want owners to know just how serious this is,” she said, suggesting the coyotes in this case were clearly hungry and looking for food. Gifford said she reported the incident to the city, which is exactly what she was supposed to do, according to Burnaby officials. Melinda Wong, an environmental technician in Burnaby’s parks and rec department, said the city has teamed up with the Stanley Park Ecology Society for a program called Co-existing with Coyotes. She said coyotes are everywhere and people need to get used to co-existing around them. “What we need to do is learn how to live with them,”Wong said, adding the coyotes aren’t going anywhere. When she heard about

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the Giffords’ incident with Mable,Wong said she felt terrible for the family, adding it’s the first time she’s heard of an attack like this at the park. Though Wong noted coyotes are generally afraid of humans, they can become more comfortable when they’re not treated like wildlife. The city also wants people to report any violent incidents involving coyotes to the society so they can be tracked and, if necessary, action taken involving the conservation service if the problem persists. The society has a few tips to help reduce conflicts be-

tween people, pets and coyotes: If you see a coyote scare it. It is the most effective way to keep people, pets and coyotes safe. Never feed a coyote – human food is not healthy for coyotes, but like any dog, they will eat what you give to them. Deliberate feeding is the sole cause of aggressive behaviour, which is why it is illegal under the provincial wildlife act to attract coyotes. If you see someone feeding a coyote, please report it. Tell your neighbours about co-existing. Put up posters in your neighbourhood, and report your coyote sightings. To report a coyote sighting, go to stanleyparkecolo gy.ca or call 604-681-9453. For Gifford and her family, the tips come too late for Mable. She said the family will eventually get a new dog, but next time she’ll stick to dog parks where she feels coyotes will be less likely to frequent. “We’ll get another pet for sure, but I would never let a small dog off a leash in that area [again],” Gifford said. COMMENT ON THIS STORY

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The primary group helping Burnaby’s homeless is looking for free space to sort donations. The Burnaby Task Force On Homelessness needs 1,200 square feet of office and warehouse space, preferably in the Edmonds area, for volunteers to sort and distribute donations to help people sleeping in the streets. “The Burnaby Task Force On Homelessness has focused primarily on the needs of vulnerable Burnaby citizens. Having an office and storage space from which to operate will greatly assist to sustain and improve this work most efficiently,” said task force spokesperson Wanda Mulholland in a press release. In exchange for donated space, the task force will provide a tax receipt for the market rental value of the property.

Besides handling donations, the task force also works to raise public awareness about homelessness in Burnaby, one of the few Lower Mainland municipalities with no year-round, permanent homeless shelter. The task force is also pushing for a “made for Burnaby” housing solution that involves cooperation from all three levels of government – municipal, provincial and federal.The task force is made up of dozens of groups and agencies, including Lookout Emergency Aid Society, local MPs and MLAs, provincial ministries, churches and local RCMP. To donate space, email Mulholland at info@burna byhomelesstaskforce.org. For more information on the group, go to www.burn abyhomelesstaskforce.org. –Jennifer Moreau

Cause of house ﬁre still not known Burnaby firefighters are still unclear as to what sparked a blaze at a home onVenables last week. About six fire trucks responded to a home in the 4200 block ofVenables Street after a neighbour spotted a fire shortly before 1 a.m.When firefighters arrived, there were flames and heavy smoke coming from the back of the house, assistant fire chief Bryan Kirk told the NOW. “The rear door was open, and the propane tank was flaring on arrival,” Kirk said. Crews made quick work of the fire, extinguishing it before it could spread to the rest of the house, and all

three residents managed to escape, thanks to a neighbour, Kirk said. Much of the fire and ensuing damage was contained to the carport and an adjoining room, he added. The cause, meanwhile, is under investigation to determine whether the fire was set deliberately. Firefighters at the scene contacted Burnaby RCMP when they noticed the door to the workshop was open when they arrived, Kirk said. “It’s kind of weird having that open at that time of night,” he added. Burnaby RCMP are investigating. – Cayley Dobie

Pickup, semi collide Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to rescue the driver of a pickup truck that collided with a semitruck at Winston Street and Brighton Avenue. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, when a semi and a pickup truck crashed

head-on. Firefighters had to cut off the driver-side door of the pickup in order to pull the driver out of the truck, said acting assistant fire chief Barry Mawhinney. Two people were taken to hospital in critical condition. – Cayley Dobie

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Man sentenced to three years in robbery Cornelia Naylor

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A man who admitted to robbing a Burnaby supplement store with an imitation handgun in March 2014 has been sentenced to three years in jail. Alexandru Radacina pleaded guilty to robbing the Popeye’s Supplements store on Kingsway on March 3, 2014. Dressed in black and wearing a black balaclava, the 36-year-old had entered the store and come into the back room, cornering store manager Thunder Ngo in the bathroom with what appeared to be a pistol, according to an agreed statement of facts in a sentencing report recently posted on the B.C. Supreme Court website.

Radacina attempted to direct Ngo out of the bathroom toward the till, but was confronted suddenly by Ngo’s brother, Hoang Ngo, who had come into the store. Hoang shouted that the gun was a fake and rushed at Radacina. During an ensuing struggle, Hoang pulled the mask off Radacina’s head and immediately recognized him as someone who worked out in the same gym. Radacina then pulled a knife from a sheath near his waistband, jabbed at Hoang and fled when Hoang jumped back to avoid being cut. Dropping his duffel bag and imitation pistol, Radacina took off in a car, later identified as belonging to the mother of Radacina’s

girlfriend. Police went to her address and found and arrested Radacina there. The Crown and the defence both called for a oneday jail sentence for the robbery and a consecutive three-year sentence for the use of the imitation firearm during the crime. In handing down her sentence, B.C. Supreme Court justice Janice Dillon noted this was Radacina’s third robbery conviction but also mentioned factors like his cooperation with police, his good behaviour while on bail and his struggles with addiction and mental health. Besides the prison sentence, Radacina was also handed a lifetime weapons ban.

cial practices have enabled the municipality to be debtfree for more than a decade,” Jorgenson said. “The level of reserves held by the city is an indicator of the city’s long-term sustainability and financial strength.” She suggested the growth in the city’s reserves in recent years can be attributed to healthy economic and development activity within the municipality, including contributions arising from the Burnaby’s community benefit bonus (density) pro-

gram, proceeds from gaming revenue grants received from the province and the sale of city lands. As for 2016, the investment portfolio isn’t expected to do quite as well but still bring back a hefty return. According to a staff report, the city is projecting an annual yield of 3.35 per cent and $39.6 million in investment income. COMMENT ON THIS STORY

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City now Syrian refugee numbers are lower than expected Lack of affordable housing for large families means Burnaby has only taken in 15 families so far Jennifer Moreau

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Only a handful of Syrian families have made Burnaby home, despite initial estimates the city would welcome hundreds. According to the Immigrant Services Society of B.C., 15 Syrian families (43 people in total) have settled in Burnaby. The numbers reflect the lack of affordable housing for large families, according to the society’s executive director Chris Friesen. “What we’ve come up against is that we have larger than expected families. Sometimes five or six members or up to 13,” he said. Friesen can’t say exactly how many refugees will settle in Burnaby, but the vacancy rate for the region is around one per cent, mak-

ing it extremely difficult to find housing. “There’s no target per city,” Friesen said. “It’s all responsive to securing permanent housing.”

What we’ve come up against is that we have larger than expected families.

Lack of affordable housing has meant some families have been sent as far as Maple Ridge. By Feb. 22, some families will be sent to Abbotsford, Friesen said. In all, 1,053 govern-

ment-assisted Syrian refugees (comprising 231 families) have come to B.C. since November, and nearly three-quarters (738) are living in temporary housing.The society has found permanent housing for only 315 individuals or 80 families. Surrey and Coquitlam are the top settlement cities, taking most of the refugees, while Burnaby ranks third. Friesen now estimates that B.C. will take a total of 2,000 Syrian refugees by Feb. 29, which is the federal government’s deadline to settle 25,000 Syrians. “They are determined to meet the 25,000 target by the end of February, and what we’re trying to figure out on the ground here is what settlement and language funding is going to be provided over the next fiscal year,” Friesen said.

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Opinion now OUR VIEW

Are you teed off by political golﬁng? It’s all about the optics. We speak, of course, of the annual report showing just how much free golf (and other recreation) Burnaby city councillors, parks commissioners and other dignitaries took part in in 2015.The city’s complimentary pass program allows various politicos to enjoy the city’s recreational amenities – including its golf courses – for free. And, not surprisingly, some folks choose to use

the perk fairly extensively. Coun. Colleen Jordan put in some $5,156 worth of time on the links, with Mayor Derek Corrigan’s total coming in at $3,822. In total, the rec pass program saw $47,118 worth of use last year. We can hear the horrified gasps already. Yes, those are pretty small numbers in the grander scheme of a municipal budget. And yes, a great deal of city business likely gets con-

ducted on the golf course. But you have to know that taxpayers are going to cry foul at anything that looks like privileged politicians once again feeding from the public trough. And you have to know the whole thing is going to rub people the wrong way when this city is already plagued by issues that seem to pit the haves against the havenots – most notably, the lack of affordable housing and facilities for the homeless in

We can hear the horriﬁed gasps already. a city booming with highrise condo development. Let’s be clear: No one, technically, paid anything for the councillors and commissioners to get out there on the links.The courses already exist; they’re already

being funded by taxpayers. All this program does is give certain folks free access to them. Whether Derek Corrigan is teeing off at Riverway has absolutely no bearing on any tax increases Burnaby homeowners may pay, or whether the city should take in more refugees, or whether there should be a homeless shelter here, or whether highrise development is getting out of control, or … You get the picture.

But that won’t stop people from getting angry about it. Because the whole image of politicians golfing for free on city courses while people are sleeping on the streets just carries a few too many echoes of fiddling while Rome burns. So go ahead and golf, city councillors. But don’t be surprised when your citizens don’t like it. COMMENT ON THIS ISSUE

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MY VIEW MURRAY EDWARDS

Pipelines will help Canada It’s time for a new conversation about building pipelines in this country – a conversation about how Canada can get full value for its oil production while at the same time addressing environmental concerns, including climate change.This dialogue needs to take place with the type of constructive, interest-based, problem-solving approach that Canadians expect. Getting Canadian oil production to market safely and in a manner consistent with the environmental values we all share is foundational to the pipeline discussion.We know that addressing climate change is part of that focus.The federal government recently announced additional principles it will consider, along with the recommendation of the National Energy Board, before approving a pipeline project. One of the principles involves an assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions from pipeline projects, including emissions associated with the production of the oil the pipelines will carry. We believe Alberta’s new climate plan will be strong evidence in the federal government’s assessment.The development of the Alberta climate plan benefited from consultation with a broad range of stakeholders.The plan reflects a fundamental shift, acknowledging that polarization and conflict is not constructive. Currently, we are all focused on the proposed expansion of the Trans Moun-

tain pipeline system, now in the final stages of regulatory review. If approved, this project would provide a vital link between Canada’s vast oil resources in northern Alberta and world-class marine facilities in British Columbia. As producers and refiners of Canada’s oil resource, we believe approval of this pipeline project would launch a new era in export opportunities for the country and its energy industry. Overdependence on the United States as our only major customer has forced Canada to sell its oil at discounted prices for years. With access to Asia and other global markets, where prices are typically higher, we will have the opportunity to receive full value for Canadian energy exports. Approval of the Trans Mountain expansion project will benefit more than just the producers who plan to ship oil on the pipeline. It will provide significant economic potential for the entire country.The construction and long-term operation of this key infrastructure project will provide lasting benefits for all Canadians. Assessments from a number of independent financial institutions have concluded that Canada is missing out on billions of dollars a year in revenue because of our lack of access to overseas markets for our oil. Investment dollars go to wherever they can get the best returns.That’s why opening Continued on page 8

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Dear Editor It is deeply disappointing that the B.C. government is only now considering gathering statistics on housing costs/sales in the province. The crisis in the Lower Mainland is hardly new – it’s not an overnight event. Fact-based policy making, such as the Green Party of B.C. advocates, requires an ongoing effort of the government(s) to gather the facts in anticipation of legislation to protect the citizenry, environment and economy. We’ve all heard about perfectly good residential buildings being torn down. The developer This waste is would pay damaging to the a tax on the environment and helps drive appraised property costs value of the ever upwards. A possible soluproperty … tion would be a ‘tear-down’ tax. The developer would pay a tax on the appraised value of the property less two per cent for every year the existing structures had been on the property. So, for example, if there was a perfectly good structure on a property that was only 20 years old, the tear-down tax would be 60 per cent of the appraised value of the property. Better to renovate the existing structure. Yes, after 50 years there’d be no tear down tax (heritage building status is another matter), and it’s likely that a new structure, built to new environmental standards (Oh, what are those in B.C.? They have them throughout Europe.) would make the demolition worthwhile. David W.G. Macdonald, Burnaby

Intervention needed in housing market Dear Editor Congratulations to the residents of Brentwood. Your 2016 property assessment increases averaged well beyond 30 per cent, which, I understand, makes Brentwood the highest assessed area in the province of B.C. in 2016. Special thanks must be given, in particular, to the wealthy, offshore buyers who continue to outbid one another, thereby exceeding the asking price, for the chance of securing residential property in B.C. With the depreciation of the Canadian dollar, one can expect to see a worldwide demand for residential property across Canada, particularly British Columbia. Unless the respective levels of government take action to protect Canadian citizens – that is, those ‘citizens’ who reside and pay their full share of taxes here in Canada – property assessments will continue to rise dramatically; not to mention the demands made upon our hospitals, schools and social services. The concept of a ‘free market’ economy has been in vogue for many years, but, with reference to residential property in particular, this concept should be confined to bona fide residents of the host country. Mike Horton, Burnaby

Peter Dickinson-Starkey I wonder how many small employers in Burnaby will pay employees the correct wage for the holiday and how many will ignore same ? It constantly amazes how small operators cheat their staff regarding overtime rates on statutory holidays. No one speaks up for the employees. Candy K Schley Both my kids work in AB...would like to visit 1 of the 2 weekends!..don’t get to now without taking a day off without pay!who can afford that!and Who voted?don’t remember that in 2012?

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Caroline Pocrnic Makes more sense to have it the same as the rest of Canada. They said that based on input/votes they chose the first Monday in February. Didn’t the board get to vote?

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Now, about that civic election promise? Heidi Bouillet Cogan I am extremely disappointed to learn that the only thing that has been done towards the announced child care spaces is an $80,000 feasibility study. Mr. Corrigan and the school board may not be responsible for daycare in the City of Burnaby but they are 100% responsible for the promises they make or at the very least, the optics of announcements made to the public. Anyone who was there for any of the announcements of these child care spaces could not be blamed for thinking they actually meant something and were not just empty election rhetoric. The study should have been done well before any announcements or promises were made and for that the Mayor, council and board should be apologizing.

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Burnaby Council is committed to financial, social and environmental sustainability. To ensure we achieve this goal, the City is focused on providing excellent policing and fire protection services, upgrading roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and ensuring Burnaby parks and recreation facilities meet citizen needs. In addition, we recognize the importance to Burnaby citizens of ongoing maintenance and replacement of existing City facilities. To ensure the City’s priorities reflect those of Burnaby citizens, we want to hear from you! The City’s 2016 - 2020 Provisional Financial Plan was presented to Council on December 14, 2015 with a proposed tax rate increase of 2.98%. We would like your views on the budget and, in particular, municipal services and priorities. The Plan is available for viewing on our website (www.burnaby.ca) under Our City Hall > Financial Reports. In order to allow enough time for Council to consider them before final approval of the tax rates in May, please provide your comments by Wednesday, February 24, 2016 to: noreen.kassam@burnaby.ca Finance Department 4949 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2 Tel: 604-294-7009

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Open data expected by the end of this year Jennifer Moreau

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It’s official – open data is coming to Burnaby sometime this year, but the city is mum on details. Access to open data means the general public will be able to download city files and maps for educational, analytical or business purposes.

“We have announced in the official financial plan that open data is coming, and that’s all we’ve announced so far,” said Chad Huntington, the city’s geographic information system supervisor. “We’re just in the beginning stages right now.” Huntington said the city’s open data will be available by the end of this year, but

We’re just in the beginning stages right now. he couldn’t offer any further details on what kinds of information will be posted online.

The City of Burnaby already has an online map with various layers. People can see the locations of heritage homes, or voting stations, for example. What’s missing online are the files used to make the map. If the city embraces open data, and publishes those files and other data sets online, people can download the information

to create their own maps, apps or data journalism projects. The City of Vancouver, for example, has an open data catalogue, where people can download datasets (often in Excel or CSV format) or KML files with geospatial coordinates.Vancouver has files on bike lanes, disability parking, homeless shelter locations, proper-

ty polygons and railways, to name a few. Once the files are downloaded, the possibilities are endless. Huntington said Burnaby has 350 layers of information, but he’s not sure how many will be published online. Langley Township, New Westminster, North Vancouver and Surrey already offer open data services online.

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Oil companies say progress is needed on pipelines

Continued from page 6 upWest Coast marine access for Canadian oil is crucial to the long-term success of the country’s energy industry and to the strength of the Canadian economy overall.The latest research from the Conference Board of Canada projects the Trans Mountain expansion project would generate more than 800,000 person years of employment over the next 20 plus years and nearly $47 billion in government revenues, which would help pay

for services such as health care, schools and infrastructure to transition to a lower carbon economy.Those are benefits that would be realized across the country. The Trans Mountain expansion proposal is undergoing a rigorous review by the National Energy Board, which has already placed 150 draft conditions on the project that must be met by Kinder Morgan Canada before construction or operations can begin.The company has spent thousands of

hours consulting with and listening to local residents, stakeholders, landowners and aboriginal groups.The project will adhere to the highest operational and environmental performance standards. Furthermore, Kinder Morgan has committed to continue to work with communities, stakeholders and the province to ensure a world-class response to potential marine spills. And, of equally great importance, Kinder Morgan Canada has

an outstanding record of operating excellence. As a nation, we need to make progress on pipeline project approvals.Together, we need to find solutions to local concerns and work to ensure the benefits of new pipelines can be realized. Preventing pipelines from being built in Canada will not reduce global oil demand, but it will prevent Canadians from receiving the benefits of supplying oil to fill that growing demand. And it will mean custom-

ers around the world won’t have access to Canadian oil that is produced with stringent safety and environmental laws and a rigorous regulatory system. And that is why we, a group of seven companies that directly employ more than 27,000 people in Canada, believe we can work together with everyone who has a voice in the pipeline discussion to foster that new conversation focused on finding solutions together to overcome the dead-

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Councillors take to the links Local politicos logged $47,000 worth of free use at city rec facilities Jeremy Deutsch

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If you’re looking for a place to get the ear of the mayor or a Burnaby city councillor, Riverway Golf Course is a pretty good bet, while Burnaby Mountain, not so much. A breakdown of the complimentary pass system for 2015 showed local politicians, commissioners and dignitaries logged a total of $47,118 worth of use at city rec facilities. The biggest chunk goes toward golf, and more specifically Riverway. A total of $29,884 worth of complimentary play happened at Riverway, with another $11,274 at Burnaby Mountain. Coun. Colleen Jordan was the politician who spent the most time on the links, racking up $5,156 worth of use, all at Riverway. Mayor Derek Corrigan also favoured Riverway, with $3,618 worth of play, com-

pared to $204 at Burnaby Mountain. He also spent less time on the course in 2015 compared to 2014, when he logged a total of $5,717.65 worth of tee times. According to the documents, former parks commissioner Jim Kozak racked up the biggest total of anyone with the pass at $6,603, including $5,513 at Burnaby Mountain. The passes, issued annually by the parks, recreation and culture commission, grant cardholders free access to numerous city facilities with an unrestricted number of guests. Additionally, the commission approves a list of complimentary pass recipients – including school trustees, library board members and other nominees – for similar perks with one guest. But a taxpayer watchdog believes the city should abandon the practice and get out of the golf game entirely.

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Jordan Bateman, the director of the B.C. chapter of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, suggested there is no shortage of private golf courses in the region, adding there’s no need for government to be involved in golf when there are core priorities that are more important. “The public should be raising an eyebrow at free golf for the mayor and his

council,” he told NOW. Bateman also criticized the argument the golf outings are used as a business recruitment tool, noting other growing communities have been able to do the work successfully without playing golf. He also challenged the city to release the list of all the guests of the mayor to see how many are involved Continued on page 10

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A Local Hero Award is given to the stars of the community who have made worthwhile contributions to the wellbeing of Burnaby in any of the following categories: community development, education, health, recreation, or other.

LOCAL HERO AWARD Nomination form online at: www.burnaby.ca/local-heroes Or forms can be picked up at most recreation centres, libraries and schools in Burnaby Deadline Sunday, April 24, 2016 For more information Call: 604.294.7290 Email: clerks@burnaby.ca Mail: City of Burnaby Ofﬁce of the City Clerk 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2

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City now Pass program is a perk Continued from page 9 in business. Coun. Nick Volkow, who actually didn’t use the pass in 2015, doesn’t see an issue with the program. He argued for parks commissioners, it’s a perk for people who are volunteering, adding in the end there is no real cost to the city. “I think most people recognize the purpose of the

pass and in particular for commissioners, it’s a volunteer position, they’re not paid,”Volkow said. As for paid politicians receiving the pass, the councillor said golf provides an opportunity for the mayor or council to do business on the city’s behalf. “I have no problem with it,” he said. The pass program has

a yearly limit of $50,000 across all users. In 2014, cardholders collectively reached $47,275.78. Other big users with the system in 2015 include Coun. James Wang, ($3,300) and parks commissioners Wayne Peppard ($4,883) and Lance Matricardi ($3,650).

Local groups get money Jennifer Moreau

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The provincial government is doling out some of its gambling profits to local organizations dedicated to helping others. In all, $1.5 million of provincial gaming money will go to 18 groups that operate primarily in Burnaby or have headquarters here.

The largest grant was $250,000, which went to the B.C. branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.The smallest grant was $1,200, which went to a Burnaby Scout group. The Down Syndrome Research Foundation received $165,000, and the Eternity Club, a local evangelical organization, received $47,000.

Burnaby MLA Richard Lee lauded the funding in a press release. “All of these organizations deserve a great deal of gratitude for the type of work they do to improve the lives of many in Burnaby,” said Lee. “Staff and volunteers are highly dedicated and focused on helping those in need.”

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Christine Blanchette wasn’t always an avid runner. In school, she was the last one picked for the basketball team. “I was not really athletic at all,” she says. Then in 1999, a friend convinced her to go for a run. “Are you crazy?” Blanchette replied. “I don’t really want to run; I don’t want to do it.” But she did do it, and it changed her life. She went from beginnerlevel to marathons in fewer than two years. Now the 49-year-old Burnaby resident is an expert on

all things running related, and she loves converting others. Blanchette organizes running clubs and clinics. She hosts a radio show about running and a Shaw cable TV show, called Run With It, which has nearly 70,000 viewers. She also writes a blog and regular column on the sport. How does she find the time to run nearly every day? She schedules it in like any other task and considers it her playtime. We caught up with Blanchette to talk about her passion for running and how others can get involved. – Jennifer Moreau

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I’ve heard running is addictive. Is that the case? It’s a healthy addiction or an obsession. I think it’s how you look at it.You can’t let running take control of you; you have to take control of running. It’s like being very smart, common sense with your training. … Listening to my body is the key. I think that’s important. Why do you think people should run versus other forms of exercise? Running is not for everyone, but if you do start to take up the sport, it helps with your mental well-being as well. It helps with coping with stress; it’s just a wonderful thing. It doesn’t have to be running; it could be

Do you have any advice for beginners? I think that you really have to start slow. I think you have to join a running group or a club.To follow a proper running program, you can do it on your own by following it online. It’s just because you might get injured, or you may (bite) off more than you can chew. It’s just being careful, because you may get injured, and it may not be right for you. I would suggest seeing a doctor before you go for that run. When you say injuries, are you talking sore knees, that kind of thing? Yes, or just not knowing you’re injured, because you may not be running properly or have proper running shoes. … Make sure your running shoes are good,

STRONG AND HEALTHY Burnaby resident Christine Blanchette is an expert runner with a TV and radio show, a blog, a regular column and YouTube channel on the sport. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER Don’t compete against others; compete against yourself.

… that you are following a proper running program, and that you have a goal and that you’re going to meet that goal. And nutrition – nutrition is huge, and making sure you drink enough water. What are the major barriers when starting? I think you need a goal, and you’ve got to believe in yourself.You have to be patient with your training. Sometimes you think, ‘Oh, I’m not doing well, it’s too hard,’ you’re huffing and puffing. Just follow a program, be patient with yourself and reach out to others, and just know that you can get there. Don’t worry about distance; go for time. Go for 40 minutes. Don’t worry how fast you’re going.

Do you find that you ever get into a meditative state while you’re running? Oh, yes (laughing). I lose myself.That’s where I can focus or problem solve. … It really helps me mentally and physically as well. What’s your favourite Burnaby running route ? The (Trans Mountain) trail near my home.That’s my oasis.That’s where I lose myself. It has beautiful running water, with the stream or the brooks. It’s just trails – that’s where I lose myself. No music, just me and the roads.

Best local places to run

1. The Trans Mountain trail connects to a network of trails on Burnaby Mountain, and the distances vary depending on the route. 2. Deer Lake is a very flat scenic, beginner-level run of roughly two kilometres. 3. The Burnaby Lake loop is also flat and scenic and runs roughly 10 km. Unlike Deer Lake, the trail loops entirely around the lake. 4. The Central Valley Greenway stretches across Burnaby. It’s for cyclists and runners, and Blanchette likes the stretch around the Kensington Complex. 5. If you’re looking for a gruelling local version of the Grouse Grind, try the Velodrome Trail. It starts in the Harry Jerome Sports Centre parking lot and runs up the north side of Burnaby Mountain. There are approximately 500 steps and an elevation gain of 240 metres over roughly three kilometres.

Resources to get started The 10-kilometre Sun Run has a 13-week training program. The next run is on Sunday, April 17. Go to vancouversunrun. com for registration info. The Running Room organizes training programs and sells proper shoes. B.C. Athletics runs road running races: www.bcathletics.org.

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Burnaby residents urged to wildlife-proof homes for spring Jennifer Moreau

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The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. is urging Burnaby residents to critter-proof their homes before spring, when some wildlife tend to build nests and dens inside people’s homes. Every spring, the Burnaby-based association fields calls about animals nesting on top of high rises or in shed and attics. “We advise property owners and building managers to check their properties, sheds, garages, eaves and balconies for holes and other potential entry points to deter unwelcome guests,” said the association’s Janelle

VanderBeek in a press release. “Once the babies are born, moving the family is a more complicated process that can put the animals’ lives at risk. It is illegal to interfere with most nests, and licensed wildlife control experts need to be called in.” Some animals can be destructive once they make their nest or den in your home, and preventative measures now can save money down the road. “We advise that you spend a few minutes to check your property and make the required repairs before the beginning of March when most animals will be raising their young,” VanderBeek added.

Ducks and geese – either alone or in mating pairs – may be looking for a quiet place to nest this time of year, and if that happens to be atop a highrise building, it could cause problems when the babies hatch because it’s a long way down to get to the water. Now is the time to shoo them away to encourage them to find somewhere more appropriate to raise a family. Block holes and openings in buildings, roofs and sheds with chicken wire as a temporary measure, but only after you’re sure there are no animals inside. Keep courtyards and gardens well-groomed, and trim hedges and grass to discourage geese and ducks from nesting. If you have a nest or den on your hands, contact a humane wildlife removal company, like AAA Wildlife at 604-685-6888. You can also call Wildlife Rescue at 604526-7275.

PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Burnaby hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing TUESDAY, 2016 FEBRUARY 23 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2, to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendments to “Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965”. 1) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1, 2016 – BYLAW NO. 13568 Rez. #15-23 9850/9855 Austin Road and 9858/9898 Gatineau Place From: C3 General Commercial District, CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P2 Administration and Assembly District, C3 General Commercial District and C4 Service Commercial District), C4 Service Commercial District and P8 Parking District To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P2 Administration and Assembly District, C3 General Commercial District, RM5s Multiple Family Residential District and Lougheed Town Centre Plan as guidelines and the development plan entitled “Lougheed Core Area Master Plan” prepared by James K. M. Cheng Architects Inc.)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is: 1. to establish a Master Plan that defines the general land use, form, massing, subdivision pattern, overall site servicing, development phasing, and distribution of applicable development densities for the Lougheed Town Centre Core Area; and, 2. to specifically apply the Lougheed Town Centre Core Area Master Plan guidelines to the subject site through Comprehensive Development zoning. 2) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3, 2016 – BYLAW NO. 13570 Rez. #15-12 8288 North Fraser Way (Formerly Portion of 8398 North Fraser Way) From: CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District and M5 Light Industrial District) To:

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District, M5 Light Industrial District and Burnaby Business Park Concept Plan as guidelines and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Crescent Business Centre East Building” prepared by Chip Barrett Architect)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a multi-tenant industrial development in accordance with the Burnaby Business Park Concept Plan. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by a proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions may be presented at the Public Hearing or for those not attending the Public Hearing must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk prior to 4:45 p.m. the day of the Public Hearing. Please note that all written submissions must contain name and address which will become a part of the public record. The Director Planning and Building’s reports and related information respecting the zoning bylaw amendments are available for public examination at the offices of the Planning Department, 3rd floor, in Burnaby City Hall. Copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Office of the City Clerk at 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays from Wednesday, 2016 February 10 to Tuesday, 2016 February 23.

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Artsnow Enjoy a concert Spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart and a few musical favourites. The Capilano Guitar Trio is performing an afternoon concert at the McGill library branch from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. Burnaby native Matthew Silverman, along with Miri Kim and Stephen Boswell, play an eclectic mix of music, and anything from The Bea-

Coming soon: Nathan Barrett and Nicola Cavendish in the 2014 Arts Club production of 4000 Miles. The popular production is coming to Burnaby March 10 and 11 as part of Arts Club on Tour. For tickets and info, check out www. artsclub.com.

tles to Baroque to classic Italian songs and modern Spanish tunes could be on the docket. This is the second in a series of three classical guitar concerts hosted by Burnaby Public Library. Catch the next installment, Four Guitar Soloists, on March 6. The event is free and no registration is required. McGill library branch is at 4595 Albert St.

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Arts Club presents 4000 Miles If you missed the Arts Club Theatre’s hugely popular 4000 Miles in 2014, never fear: you’ve got a chance to see it right in your own backyard. The original cast is returning to the stage for a new Arts Club on Tour production of the show that originally ran at the Stanley theatre in 2014. It’s set to hit the road on Feb. 13, with two dates in Burnaby March 10 and 11. Nicola Cavendish returns to her role as Vera in this story about a sprightly 91-year-old NewYorker and her 21-year-old grandson, Leo (Nathan Barrett) who has just cycled across the country and shows up unannounced on Vera’s doorstep with a bike, no money and nowhere to go. Amy Herzog’s play was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and won the 2012 Obie Award for Best New American Play. “In selecting shows for our touring season, I knew that Nicola reprising the role of Vera would be a highlight, and I am thrilled that she agreed to bring her performance to our touring partners,” said Bill Millerd, artistic managing director of the Arts Club, in a press re-

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Burnaby RCMP is hosting a Block Watch training session next month, and anyone interested in the daylong event must register by Feb. 26. The free session is open to anyone interested in becoming a Block Watch captain or co-captain and improving safety in their neighbourhood, according to a notice on the RCMP’s website. The training event, hosted by the local detachment’s crime prevention unit, will cover several topics, including home security, crime prevention, emergency 911

reporting and observation skills. Advice and tips on recognizing suspicious activity will also be discussed. “There are many benefits to you becoming involved in Block Watch, including a potential reduction in crime in active Block Watch neighbourhoods,” an event notice stated. “A Block Watch program can have the effect of reducing fear of crime through education.” Anyone interested in attending the training session on Thursday, March 31, must register by Feb. 26.To register or for more information, call 604-294-7859 or email blockwatch@ burnaby.ca.

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GO FOR A DATE IN THE HEIGHTS and split an old-fashioned sundae with your honey at Glenburn Soda Fountain. On Sunday, Feb. 14, there’s a special Italian-inspired treat on the menu. It’s a Roma sundae, with ice cream, strawberry sauce, ladyfinger cookies and white chocolate sprinkles – all arranged to resemble a plate of pasta. Glenburn is at 4090 Hastings St.

IF YOU REALLY WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR DATE, we suggest the Pear Tree Restaurant.The only catch is they are fully booked for Sunday, Feb. 14, so you’ll have go on Valentine’s Eve on Saturday night.The set Valentine’s menu is $85 per person, and wine pairing is another $40.The food is incredible, while the atmosphere is refined. Be forewarned: it is pricier than other

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restaurants in the Heights, but if you’re looking for a memorable meal, this is definitely the place.The Pear Tree is at 4120 East Hastings. For reservations,

call 604-299-2772.

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LOVERS. What better way to let go of a painful past than by shredding all your love letters at the charity shred-athon this Saturday, Feb. 13? The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lochdale Community School parking lot. Urban Impact will offer shredding services by donation, and proceeds go to the school and Charlford House, a recovery home for women. Lochdale is at 6990 Aubrey St.

TAKE YOUR SWEETHEART ICE SKATING on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre from 12:30 to 3 p.m.This is a family friendly event, with face painting, crafts and games.The centre is at 3676 Kensington Ave., and regular admission and rental rates apply.

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This new Spark is about the same size as the outgoing model although it looks more grown-up and has more power, yet better fuel economy BY MALCOLM GUNN

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Despite falling fuel prices, 2016 promises to be a banner year for fuel-sipping vehicles. Chevrolet, in particular, is re-launching the tiny hatchback Spark, along with the compact Cruze sedan and the electric Volt. There’s even a hybrid variant of the 2016 Malibu and a fuel-stretching turbocharged four-cylinder version of the Camaro. Those moves represent a not-insigniﬁcant level of commitment to saving money at the pumps as well cutting pollution. The stubby little made-in-Korea Spark has been a surprise hit since its 2013 model-year debut with more than one million cars sold around the world. Now, a clean-sheet replacement that’s just arrived in Canada improves on the original in both style and substance. As the Bowtie division’s least-expensive vehicle, the Spark remains both thrifty and spacious although there’s a bit less of the latter, owing to a more slimmed-down design and a lower (by four centimetres) rooﬂine. All other key measurements - length, width and distance between the front and rear wheels - differ only slightly. Both passenger and cargo space are down a touch, but that’s a small price to pay for a more mature-looking car that should appeal to more buyers, especially in North America where we tend to lean toward the mainstream for appearance. What should also resonate with the small-car crowd is the Spark’s new four-cylinder engine. The 1.4-litre unit makes 98 horsepower and 94 poundfeet of torque. That compares to 84 horsepower

and 83 pound-feet for the previous model’s 1.2-litre powerplant. The output is still modest, but then again there’s only about 1,020 kilograms of curb weight to deal with, which is about 450 less than a base Corvette. As with the previous-gen Spark, the engine connects to a five-speed manual transmission, or optional continuously variable unit (CVT). With the cars in the Spark’s diminutive size range, it’s likely that going with the manual gearbox is the best way to wring out maximum thrust when needed. It’s also more fun to drive. Either way, fuel economy is about the same, no matter the transmission: 7.8 l/100 km city and 5.8 on the highway with the stick; or 7.6/5.7 with the CVT (the 2015 Spark’s best numbers were 7.5/6.0 with the CVT). There’s enough interior room to comfortably fit four adults and their gear, although there’s a middle seatbelt in back for those times when you absolutely must transport a fifth. Chevrolet assures that all aboard will be treated to quieter and more comfortable ride, thanks to a strengthened body structure and added sound-absorbing materials. The interior also receives completely revised instrument and control panels along with upgraded seats, about which the Spark’s lead designer says, “you have a greater feeling of sitting in them rather than on them”. At $11,595 (including destination charges), the base

Spark LS comes out of the gate with a 17.7-centimetre touchscreen display with Bluetooth and WiFi capability, a rearview camera, front disc brakes and a total of 10 airbags. Unfortunately, you do get shorted on air conditioning and power windows, which are standard with the 1LT trim, along with fog lamps and fancier exterior/ interior trim. Moving up to the top-end 2LT adds such niceties as 15-inch alloy wheels (wheel covers are standard), up-level audio system, heated front seats and keyless remote entry with push-button start. Also included is park assist that sounds a warning when you’re closing in on an object while moving forward or backward. On the options list is a sunroof, navigation system and a Driver Conﬁdence Package that includes the latest in crash-avoiding technology, including lanedeparture warning and forward collision alert . In this time of cheap gas, it will be interesting to see how the Spark and similar models such as the Nissan Micra, Mitsubishi Mirage and Mercedes-Benz Smart will fare. However for zipping around town and looking good doing it, isn’t the Spark appealing anyway?

What you should know 2016 Chevrolet Spark Type: Engine (hp): Transmissions: Market position:

Four-door, front-wheel-drive sub-compact hatchback. 1.4-litre DOHC I4 (98) Five-speed manual; continuously variable (CVT), opt. Bare-bones small cars contribute little to automakers’ bottom lines, which is why you’ll usually ﬁnd a wide assortment of extra-cost features to tempt buyers and increase proﬁts.

Points:

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Golden skies Rita Konesky submitted this photo, which she calls Fog Between the Towers. The photo was taken from a tower facing east in the Central Park area last November. ‘It was so eerie and beautiful at the same time,’ she noted. If you have a photo to share with NOW readers, email it to editorial@burnabynow.com. Put ‘Snapped’ in the subject line.

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Sitting in the catbird seat, the Burnaby Lakers savoured the moment Wednesday for just a few seconds before letting the rest of their Western Lacrosse Association brethren know the obvious. By selecting Josh Byrne with the first overall pick in the 2016 WLA Junior Draft, the Lakers addressed a need for a lefthanded shooter and a foundation building block who could lead their playoff charge. The offensive talent, who is preparing to debut for Hofstra University after starring at Nassau Community College the past two seasons, comes with the complete pedigree: a 6-foot-3 lefthander, scored 118 goals in 43 B.C. junior A games in New West, and confident player who is projected to step right into the senior circuit. But will he come? “We just got a text from (Byrne) and he’s really happy to be with us, and that makes a difference,” said Burnaby general manager Paul Rowbotham. “You don’t have the trouble we had years ago that ‘I’m not playing for you, I want to play for them’… We haven’t had that for years.” Using the first overall pick acquired in a large deal with Nanaimo, the Lakers weighed its options in what was considered a four-deep pool of impact players. Rowbotham noted that getting who they wanted and addressing the need they wanted were primary reasons why they parted with the third, 10th and 17th selections, as well as a third round pick in 2017. The deal also saw Casey Jackson head to Nanaimo, while Burnaby received Eli McLaughlin. “Basically what we did was enabled ourselves to pick who we wanted to go with, rather than wait which is what the other guys did,” said Rowbotham. “Nobody

Number One with a bullet: The Burnaby Lakers made New West junior Josh Byrne, shown above left duirng the 2014 B.C. junior A playoffs against Coquitlam, the first pick overall at Wednesday’s Western Lacrosse Association draft. Going second overall to New West was Michael Messenger, at right. PHOTO NOW FILE PHOTO

made a bad choice in the first round, (and) there isn’t one kid who won’t set the world on fire.” Byrne has already demonstrated his skills at the senior level, playing up for the New West senior Salmonbellies for eight playoff games, counting three goals and 12 assists. With the second overall choice, New Westminster grabbed Coquitlam defender and faceoff chief Michael Messenger, while Coquitlam selected hometown transition player Challen Rogers third overall. The Salmonbellies, with the fourth overall selection acquired in a swap last month with Maple Ridge, chose Langley product James Rahe. Langley grabbed 2015 BCJALL

scoring champion Cole Shafer with the fifth pick, while Nanaimo closed out the first round by grabbing Jordan Gilles of Delta and Taylor Stuart of Coquitlam. Rowbotham, who prior to the draft admitted that the team was debating which offensive side needed the most attention, was pleased at the balanced attack the club will have when the 2016 hits its stride. “We needed a lefthander and (Byrne) was a lefthander. If we needed a righthander, we might have gone another route.We wanted to fill a need and it was really simple – mind you we fell asleep waiting for our next draft (pick).” The Lakers weren’t called to select again until the fifth round, when they tagged Spencer Ste-

vens, who collected six goals and 13 assists over 14 games on a very deep junior Adanacs lineup. “Here again we picked an offensive stick (with Stevens)…

We wanted to ﬁll a need and it was really simple.

We’ve got reasonably good depth at righthander and lefthanders so we’ve tried to balance it out,” remarked Rowbotham. “We’ve got five righties and four lefts. Sometimes four is too many and the next time it’s not enough.”

In the later rounds, the Lakers added Justin Appels, Ryan Vogrig, Cameron Hudspeth and Jordan Hara, all junior Burnaby products. Tyler Kirkby was the first junior Laker to go off the board at 29th overall, with New Westminster claiming the 5-foot-9 righty.The Simon Fraser University student counted 13 goals and 24 assists in 13 games last season. He was among a handful of players who the senior Lakers had eyes for, but lacked the pick to draft. “There were some kids who went in the second and third round that I’d love to get my hands on, but hopefully McLaughlin and Byrne will make a difference,” he said. “We’re Continued on page 33

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They brought the youth.They also went home with the medals. The Burnaby Striders sent a small group of teenage track athletes to last week’s Harry Jerome Indoor Track and Field Invitational in Richmond, resulting in three gold medals and a couple of personal bests. Twelve-year-olds Jaeland Cummings and Darius Louis-Charles topped their respective 60-metre dashes, one a debut performance.

Cummings topped the girls event with a time of 8.54 seconds, while Louis-Charles won the boys race in 9.19 seconds. “(Cummings) did phenomenal to come in first and it was a personal best (by 0.08 seconds),” said Striders junior development coach Barbara Vogt. “This is her third year running with us. “In her first year she was always making the final but didn’t get any medals... She came to me last year and said ‘I want to get the medals.’ I told her okay, but you have to work really, really hard. And she did.” Louis-Charles, meanwhile, is relative-

ly new to the club and has made enormous strides developing as a runner. “I told him to focus past the finish line,” said Vogt, noting the teen had a tendency, like many his age, of easing up just before the tape. “He was just flying, he didn’t slow down. “It was a personal best and it was the first track meet he’s ever ran.” Katelyn Malmquist, 14, also scored a first-place result for the club in the 14-15 girls 300m race. Malmquist’s finishing time of 44.94 seconds wasn’t a personal best but continued

in a forward progress as a runner. “Last year she began to really take off and everyone was asking ‘Where did she come from?’ Her personal best is 43.54, but this race was her first from the blocks and she tripped out of the blocks... “She went ‘Oh oh, I have to hoof it,’ and finished in a flourish.” The club’s other runner, Nathan Mah, placed sixth in the men’s 18-34 60m dash in 7.35 seconds, not far off of winner Stephen Abosi of UBC’s 6.93 time.

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Continued from page 32 young but we have a mix of young and old.” The other area that was questionable prior to a swap earlier this month was netminding. The addition of Zak Boychuk from Nanaimo, backup Joe Bell and question marks around last year’s starter and Ontario native Tye Belanger puts the netminding picture up in the air.Tyler Richards – who retired prior to last season due to concussions but rejoined the National Lacrosse League’s Vancouver Stealth earlier this week – is just another element to an area of question marks, said Rowbotham. “We’ve got some goalies, but we have no idea what’s going on,” admitted Rowbotham. “Richards signed with the Stealth and whether or not he plays for us is entirely up to him.

“We’ve got Boychuk, Joe Bell and we really didn’t need (to draft) goaltending. The thing we’re concerned with is, you can’t be bringing guys if they don’t have a hope in hell of making it, especially if they have a shot at making another club.” Maple Ridge surprised some by selecting three netminders, including highly-ranked Charles Claxton from Victoria with the 11th pick overall. The main question regarding elite players remains – will they play for free in the WLA, or take the lure of better options elsewhere? New West general manager Dan Richardson said its case by case, but felt getting past the draft and having players’ rights allows for a chance for each team to make their case. Talking with Messenger, Rahe and junior Bellies grad Dane Sorenson, who New

West selected 13th overall, Richardson feels confident that he at least has a shot to sell them on being a Salmonbellie. “We’ve had discussions with all three and we’re comfortable with where we are.We still have three-tofour months and (Messenger and Rahe) are away at university,” said Richardson. “There’s always the chance one or two may want to play (pro field lacrosse in the U.S.) but it’s three or four months away and now we can have some serious talks with them because we own their (Canadian Lacrosse Association) rights. “We’ll see where it goes. We’re pretty comfortable – we’ve been down this road before. Now they can actually hear what we have to offer.” The WLA season is slated to start May 17, when Burnaby hosts Coquitlam.

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