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‘We’ll keep pushing on’ Protesters say bus pass changes will hurt people with disabilities Cornelia Naylor

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PROTEST: Melissa McCann holds a sign protesting changes to bus passes for people with disabilities during a rally at the Metrotown SkyTrain station Wednesday. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

Changes to low-cost bus passes announced last month will push people with disabilities further into social isolation, according to protesters at the Metrotown SkyTrain station in Burnaby yesterday. “If they don’t have the money to buy the monthly pass, they’re going to become more isolated and disconnected than they already are,” said Bernice McCann, whose 31-yearold daughter Melissa is on disability. “Survival? We’ll all keep pushing on and we’ll figure it out – not in good ways, but we’ll figure it out, even if it’s dumpsters or whatever – but to lose the social connections with this small community … is where the sadness is going to really hit.” McCann and her daughter were at Metrotown to protest changes to the B.C. Bus Pass. People with disabilities currently pay a flat $45 fee for the one-year pass, but starting in September, they will also have to pay a $52 monthly fee. The province announced the changes last month at the same time it announced the Continued on page 9

Cops issue warning after third assault RCMP investigating sexual assault in the Heights Jeremy Deutsch

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For the third time this year, Mounties are investigating a sexual assault in Burnaby. The recent assault happened in the Heights just before 2 a.m.Tuesday

morning. A Burnaby woman was walking home from a Hastings Street bus stop when an unknown man approached her from behind, placed one hand over her mouth, pulled her toward the bushes and attempted to grope her, according to Burnaby RCMP.

The victim screamed and fought to get free, which caused the suspect to then flee northbound on Springer Avenue across Francis Street, police said. Mounties note Tuesday morning’s incident is the second sexual assault involving groping in the area

in the last four weeks. While investigators cannot say definitely if the two incidents are linked, RCMP Cpl. Daniela Panesar said police are asking the public to remain vigilant, especially when walking alone in the late evenings in the area. “These are all personal assaults.They are definitely a priority for us to

solving and finding the alleged suspect,” she told the NOW, adding investigators are hoping someone may have seen something and will come forward with information. The alleged suspect is described as a Caucasian man, taller than five feet eight inches with a medium build. He was wearing dark cloth-

ing, including a dark hooded jacket. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, to call the Burnaby RCMP’s at 604-294-7922 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Continued on page 5

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CUTTING EDGE From left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Michel Laberge of General Fusion while touring the facility last

summer. Trudeau gave kudos to the Burnaby company in his opening address at the GLOBE 2016 conference in Vancouver. PHOTO NOW FILES

Clean energy gets a boost Prime minister pays tribute to Burnaby company in presentation Jennifer Moreau

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Canada’s Prime Minister highlighted a Burnaby business while discussing the future of clean energy at the GLOBE 2016 conference in Vancouver. On Wednesday, Justin Trudeau gave the opening address at Globe 2016, an international conference on clean technology, and he gave kudos to Burnaby’s General Fusion. “He mentioned us as one of the most exciting things in clean energy in his talk this morning at the GLOBE conference,” said Michael Delage, General Fusion’s vice-president of technology and corporate

Did you know? General Fusion is working on the underlying technology needed to build a fusion power plant. General Fusion’s technological challenge is to create conditions that are similar to the centre of the sun. If that technology can be developed, it will be a gamechanger for the clean energy industry.

strategy. “It’s fantastic. It’s wonderful to see the federal government and the prime minister taking the lead on clean tech.” General Fusion is working on technology to create a fusion generator that

Fusion is the same energy that drives the sun. Atoms of hydrogen are forced together and turned into helium, and a lot of energy is released in the process. The byproduct of fusion is helium. There are no greenhouse gas emissions, pollutants or radioactive waste.

would produce clean energy with no byproduct other than helium. Trudeau is no stranger to General Fusion. He made a campaign stop at the Burnaby facility last summer with local Liberal can-

didates. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna also paid a visit the Burnaby’s General Fusion on Tuesday. McKenna was in town for the Globe conference, and Terry Beech, the Liberal MP for Burnaby NorthSeymour, accompanied her to the site, along with North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. The Burnaby company, which has been featured in Time magazine and Scientific American, has an exhibit at the GLOBE 2016 conference, a biennial expo featuring environmentally sustainable business and technology.

Burnaby MP Kennedy Stewart wants to put a price on sexism in politics. The self-avowed feminist has tabled a new act in the House of Commons that would financially penalize parties that don’t have enough female candidates. “Despite electing a record number of 88 female MPs in 2015, women still hold only 26 per cent of the seats in the House of Commons,” Stewart said in a press release. “While more than enough women come forward to run for office, the real problem is that political parties do not ensure gen-

der equity in their nomination processes.Without new measures, it is unlikely Canada will achieve parity until 2075.” Stewart is proposing that any party that doesn’t have at least 45 per cent female candidates in its ranks would lose 10 per of the public subsidies that cover election expenses. Under the current rules, candidates are eligible for rebates covering up to half of their expenses. The NOW couldn’t reach Stewart for further comment. – Jennifer Moreau

Retired ﬁre truck ﬁnds a new life in Nicaragua It’s been a project two years in the making, and last month Burnaby firefighters made good on a promise to deliver a retired fire truck to firefighters in Nicaragua. The delivery was part of Operation Nicaragua, a program developed by a retired teacher in Kamloops that sends donated items to the Central American country, including used equipment and gear from fire departments across B.C.The equipment is used to outfit volunteer fire departments in Nicaragua that were gutted during a revolution 20 years ago. Assistant fire Chief Erik Vogel spearheaded Burn-

aby’s involvement in the project, petitioning the fire chief and city council to approve the donation of a truck no longer in service. His request was approved in 2014, and in February, it reached its final destination – the City of Leon. The fire truck isn’t the only thing the Burnaby Fire Department has donated to Operation Nicaragua.The department also sent 2,000 feet of hose and old turnout gear. “It was great to find (the firefighters) wearing our old uniforms and turnout gear,” Vogel said in an email to the NOW. – Cayley Dobie

Art gallery plans take a small step forward City staff will report back on whether Burnaby should embark on feasibility study for a new facility Jeremy Deutsch

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It wasn’t quite what they wanted, but a group of Burnaby artists are encouraged the city will at least consider a request for a fea-

sibility study for a new art gallery. On Monday, a delegation from the Burnaby Arts Council made the pitch to council asking for help in building a new art gallery for the city.

Specifically, the group was asking council to approve, and the city to take the lead on, a feasibility and desirability study for the project. What the artists got was a recommendation that

staff look at some of the issues brought up by the arts council and a report on whether the city should embark on a full study. The recommendation came after a 30-minute back-and-forth between members of the arts council and city council over the new gallery idea. Some city councillors ap-

peared sympathetic to the request but also expressed a number of concerns, mostly over the cost to operate a new gallery once built. Mayor Derek Corrigan argued cultural amenities like a gallery are extremely expensive, adding the ability for suburban local governments to get major funding from the provincial or feder-

al government for that kind of facility is almost non-existent. While he encouraged the group to consider reaching out to the private sector to form a partnership for funding the project, he also appeared to express disappointment that the arts council wasn’t more Continued on page 8

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Burnaby won’t move away from RCMP Jeremy Deutsch

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Every once in a while, the topic rears its head on whether cities like Burnaby should consider dumping the RCMP and move to a municipal police force. But as Richmond takes a serious look at the issue, it doesn’t appear the Burnaby Mounties will be riding off into the sunset anytime soon. Mayor Derek Corrigan said the city is interested in the results from Richmond, but there are no plans to follow suit and consider a change in policing. He said if the city was not getting the service it wanted from the RCMP, the municipality would look at an alternative, but instead he praised the local force for providing excellent service to Burnaby. The mayor said the city had briefly looked at a change a few years back but found transition costs were too expensive. “It’s significantly more expensive to go through the transition, and that’s what I think makes everybody very hesitant about moving over to that model,” he told the NOW, noting the annual cost for a municipal force would only be about 10 per cent more than using

RCMP. Corrigan said he’s not convinced the transition costs have changed much in recent years to make the switch desirable. Earlier this month, the City of Richmond underwent consultation with residents pertaining to keeping the RCMP or establishing a new municipal police force. The Richmond News reported the city’s mayor, Malcolm Brodie, had stated residents would have to contrast paying more money for a municipal force

The reality is all the decisions are taken in Ottawa with having a local detachment where decisions are being made in Ottawa and “very often there’s no consultation, no discussion, or even any considerations at a local level.” Corrigan seemed to agree, suggesting the problems with RCMP arise with decisions in Ottawa, adding local decisions in the detachment are always of high quality. Under the current RCMP contract signed in 2012, the city covers 90 per

cent of police costs, with Ottawa picking up the other 10 per cent. The city’s 2016 budget has policing costs pegged at $44.7 million. The NOW reached out to a few councillors to get their opinion about the RCMP and the municipal force. Coun. Nick Volkow said he agreed with Richmond’s mayor about the relationship between the municipalities and Ottawa, adding he believes Burnaby would be better off with a municipal force. “The reality is all the decisions are taken in Ottawa, and very few of any consequence are taken here locally, so that’s the issue,” he said, adding that he has nothing but respect for the frontline RCMP. Coun. Sav Dhaliwal said he is be interested to see what Richmond comes up with but doesn’t feel a pressing need to change forces. “I personally don’t see any reasons for us to be pursuing that,” he said. “We have a very good police force that works with us on issues.” While Dhaliwal noted the costs for policing have gone up in Burnaby, he suggested that’s also been the case for cities with municipal police forces.

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Three sex assaults this year Continued from page 1 In the previous assault, on Jan. 29, a woman was walking home near Springer and Braelawn Drive at about 10:30 p.m., when she was approached by a man from behind. Investigators say the suspect, unknown to the victim, restrained her arms and groped her.Then, he allegedly hit her and fled south

on Springer before turning east on Broadway. The most recent assault comes on the heels of a disturbing daytime assault along the Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail near the Lougheed Town Centre area.The incident happened Feb. 18 when a woman, walking along a path on the trail around 12:40 p.m., was

approached by a man and sexually assaulted. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment. Police said the incident happened off the main trail on a smaller path that connects to Government Street. The suspect fled into the bushes toward Lougheed mall.The suspect in that case remains at large.

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What ‘more choices’ really means It was announced in a press release optimistically headlined, “More support, more choices for people with disabilities.” That has to be good news, right? How can anyone argue with more support and more choices? Unless, of course, the “choices” aren’t really choices at all. Here’s the deal:The B.C. government announced, with understandable fanfare, that the province will be investing $170 million

over the next three years so about 100,000 people on disability assistance in B.C. will get a rate increase of up to $77 a month starting this September. Which is all well and good – unless you’re one of the people currently receiving a subsidized B.C. bus pass worth some $52 a month. Now you’ll pay out of pocket for that bus pass, meaning that your so-called $77 increase just got cut to $25. But, hey, people with dis-

abilities will now have more choices. You know, choices like: Should I pay for my own bus pass, or should I eat? Should I pay for my own bus pass, or should I make sure the landlord gets the rent money this month? Should I ignore the bills I need to pay to survive, or should I forgo the bus pass and forget being able to get out of my house, do my own shopping, run my own errands, connect with

Should I pay for my own bus pass, or should I eat? my friends – you know, that “having a life” kind of stuff. Great choices, aren’t they? Yes, we will acknowledge that there is a tiny kernel of logic at the core of the government’s decisiom.Taking away the buss pass subsidy

and simply increasing rates across the board makes the system more fair for those who live in communities where there aren’t public transit options – since those people don’t benefit from the current system of subsidized passes. But here’s a crazy idea: Why not do both? Instead of forcing urban residents to accept less, how about just giving more across the board?Why not keep the bus pass subsi-

dy intact and raise the rates too? After all, people with disabilities who live in urban areas – especially Metro Vancouver – face extra challenges with the skyrocketing cost of living in those areas. Giving them an “extra” $52 in the form of a bus pass is just a practical acknowledgment of that fact. Plus, it would prove that this government actually has a heart. Just a thought.

MY VIEW DERMOD TRAVIS

Where is the premier going? News that Premier Christy Clark has spent $500,000 on private jets since assuming office has – not surprisingly – raised a few eyebrows. It’s a story that has as much to do with the symbolism as it does with the dollars. The story also broke at a particularly bad time. Tough to defend private jets when you’re clawing back transit passes from the disabled at the same time. The private jets are only part of the total travel bill at the premier’s office. In 2014/15, Clark’s office charged an additional $131,742 on 10 regularly scheduled airlines, including $99,222 between Harbour Air and Helijet. Add the premier’s travel expenses all up and they came in at $67,538 for 2014/15 or $1,300 per week. The premier’s counterspin on all of this basically boils down to: “well, he spent more than me and him too,” pointing her finger directly at former premiers Gordon Campbell and Glen Clark. Bit of cherry picking going on, though. In 2002/03, Campbell billed $77,269 in travel.The next year, Campbell was up to $101,673 and the following year down to $61,939. For 2010/11, his travel came in at $60,598.Clark billed $75,589 for 2011/12. Without some outside yardstick to measure travel expenses against, it’s a bit of a mug’s game to claim one premier spent more than

the other. Fortunately such a yardstick is available. In 2014/15, Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne billed $14,245 in travel and hospitality expenses, including a trade mission to China. Why the difference? In Ontario, the premier, cabinet ministers, MPPs and senior bureaucrats don’t have the final say on their expenses.That task falls to the province’s Integrity Commissioner. They’re also stingy, in a good way. B.C.’s meal per diem for MLAs is $61, in Ontario it’s $40. Then there’s the tiny matter that Premier Clark rarely travels alone. She’s often accompanied by her press secretary, videographer and occasionally B.C. Liberal party staff, as she criss-crosses the province. So how are the travel sweepstakes shaping up so far this year? For the first nine months of 2015/16, Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman has top honours at $49,756, closely followed by Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett ($49,629), Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad ($44,880), Premier Clark ($44,300) and Finance Minister Mike de Jong ($40,895).Ontario’s Finance Minister, Charles Sousa, billed $7,745 in 2014/15. Dermod Travis is the executive director of Integrity B.C.

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Dear Editor I have lived in Burnaby for 30 years. It has been a great community and I am proud to call it home. But it’s time to rethink what our municipal government really provides. We have all benefited from huge real estate gains, which has also helped to line the coffers of Burnaby City Hall. Assessments have eliminated the homeowners’ grant for many, which has been a huge windfall for Burnaby. Can someone at city hall please let us taxpayers know how much extra that has contributed to the bank at city hall. Huge residential tower Where are the developments at meaningful Brentwood, budget changes SOLO and at being made at soon Lougheed city hall to help mall area well as reduce the tax as Dairyland burden? and old Telus property at Bainbridge. Plus commercial and industrial development along the Fraser and in Lake City. Our billon-dollar rainy day contingency fund will continue to grow, and that is great, however, when do the property tax increases stabilize? I have not seen my services change at all in the last 30 years. Sure roads, parks, community centres, etc. are taken care of, but that is all part of the annual budget expenditures. Where are the meaningful budget changes being made at city hall to help reduce the tax burden on Burnaby citizens? How about a wage freeze for all municipal workers? There is more than enough in the bank, Your Worship Corrigan, time to show us citizens some bold financial leadership. Victor Evans, Burnaby

What’s going to happen to Burnaby’s baby boomers? Dear Editor Can the government tell me where I will be going after the Lougheed Town Centre goes through what Metrotown and Brentwood have just been and are still going through, with highrises galore? I am a baby boomer (late 60s) on pension only. The way I see it, is we (baby boomers) are being shoved out and totally forgotten. Will they put us all in homes for pre-nursing care, or maybe they would like to assist us financially, in independent living retirement homes, because we will never be able to afford the dollars to rent a brand-new highrise apartment in our area, which we have called our home for many years and certainly brought revenue to the area. Wake up, Trudeau, the ball is in your court. Sandy Wiens, Burnaby

Traci Cox Then why not have the SPCA and the pet stores team up (with strict guidelines and rules) to provide unwanted dogs and cats through the pet stores. There’s much more traffic through a pet store due to convenience. Once someone shows an interest in the dog or cat then the SPCA steps in, does their checks on the person before the pet store is allowed to release the animal to said person. There must be a way for something like this to work, but I doubt it would happen because of laziness in enforcing rules, etc. and the lack of any real care from government. Fred Curtis with all the disgusting puppy mills lately i am not so sure the mall stores are a bad thing. they have to look after their ‘stock’ or loose business... Traci Cox has a good idea. Something has to be done to protect the animals....its obvious the current government could not care less.....

Reader takes on Burnaby First Coalition’s criticisms frank mesich Other than objecting, how does the Burnaby First Coalition, propose they would handle the issues, that they point out as flaws in how Mayor Corrigan and his team are running the city. What policies would they employ that would improve the “effective governance”, control monies from developers and unions to them and all parties, and get the City and “A” rating. Give me facts not puffery from a different party.

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Local group gets grant A Burnaby-based nonprofit society has a little extra money in its coffers thanks to a provincial grant aimed at enhancing public safety. Royal Lifesaving Society Canada – B.C. &Yukon was one of dozens of non-profit groups that received money during the most recent

round of community gaming grants. Over the past year, more than $5.7 million has been allocated to various organizations dedicated to public safety work, noted a press release from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The lifesaving society re-

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Continued from page 1 monthly disability assistance rate would be raised by “up to $77 a month” to $983. For those who opt to keep their B.C. Bus Pass, however, that increase will amount to only $25 per month because they will have to pay the new $52 monthly fee. “What’s going on here is a big sham,” said Ed Harkness, another protester at Metrotown. “As a low-income senior, I get the bus pass.Why can’t low-income disability people get the bus pass as it was? … Essentially they’re giving these people extra money, so they call

it, and then they’re clawing most of it back.” The province, however, said the changes create more fairness, especially for people with disabilities living in small communities without public transportation. About 45,000 people on disability assistance don’t currently get any kind of transportation subsidy because they live in places without public transit, according to a Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation press release. Those people will now get the full $77 per month increase.

“While I understand that people hoped to see a larger increase in rates, these changes do ensure everyone receiving disability assistance will benefit,” said Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Michelle Stilwell in an emailed statement. An online petition (see it at tinyurl.com/buspass petition) calling on the province to raise the monthly disability assistance rate to $1,200 by October and to eliminate the $52 monthly bus-pass fee has garnered more than 12,500 signatures in about two weeks.

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Lidio Baldeon

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Donovan. They gather to keep themselves company and practise English. They also hope to organize more events and celebrate each other’s birthdays. –Jennifer Moreau

CAMARADERIE Lidio Baldeon and Mona Donovan of Mona’s Club, a group of immigrant seniors that meet once a month in the Metrotown food court. PHOTOS JENNIFER GAUTHIER

volved in the political party in Peru. I was very active. My job was newspaper reporter, but in Spanish. Can you tell me a bit about your group?What’s it for? My group is for socializing, because we are seniors, you know.We have a family, we have sons, grandsons, but this new generation, they want to go out themselves, you know, so we stay home alone, and we want to socialize.We talk about many issues. Can you tell me about yourself? Who are you? I am from Peru. South America, Peru, and I was a soccer player. I organized soccer clubs, and I was in-

The family, they don’t get involved very much with the seniors sometimes.

Why did you come to Canada? I came to Canada because Peru is always difficult to live.Too much vio-

lence, too much fighting, too much robbery. Here is quiet, and the kids can go to school free. … Right now, I do lots of volunteering – in Burnaby Neighbourhood House and MOSAIC – because I want to give back everything Canada gave me. Is this a common issue that seniors are isolated when they come to Canada? Most seniors are Asian, Chinese.They come in sponsored by the family. … Almost everybody is educated people. Someone was teacher, someone was engineer, but in their country, you know? What do you like about

Friendship: Baldeon (at right) says many of the group’s members have children, but their kids are busy with their own families, and the seniors want to get out and socialize. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

this new group? I like everybody because, we were in the English conversation class.We know each other around two or three years. Mona was the volunteer and teach us English.That way we make friendship.

We started talking: ‘What did you do Saturday? Nothing.’The family, they don’t get involved very much with the seniors sometimes. Does the group help with loneliness? Yes, that way we want to

make it a club.We can go to the park, we can do a potluck or something. Summer is coming, we can go somewhere.There are many places close to here we can go. Want to join the club? Email oolichan@shaw.ca.

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Have you always wanted to be a model? The Nikkei Centre is looking for volunteers for an upcoming kimono fashion show – women need not apply.The centre already has enough females and is only looking for men, seniors and children at this point. The event features live kimono dressing demonstrations, kimonos for different seasons, Asian bridal attire and Japanese food. The show is on Sunday, April 3, from 1 to 6 p.m., and the centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres. To volunteer as a model, go to centre.nikkeiplace. org/kimono-model and fill out an application form. For tickets, call 604-777-7000. ORAL STORYTELLING FEATURES LOCALS The McGill library branch is hosting another instalment of the oral storytelling series on Sunday March 20. The monthly all-ages event features stories, fairy tales and personal anecdotes from local residents. This month’s theme is Glorious Green, which is a riff on St. Patrick’s Day, so expect some Celtic-themed tales. Admission is free, but register by calling 604-2998955.

PHILOSOPHERS CAFÉ AT MCGILL LIBRARY Feeling philosophical? Join the Philosophers Café on Tuesday, April 5, also at the McGill library branch. The discussion is on the internal and intellectual shift necessary to allow humans to run roughshod over their own environment. The free event starts at 7 p.m. See www.bpl.bc.ca/events for more information. CANCER WORKSHOP IN MANDARIN AT LIBRARY What are the best ways to avoid a deadly disease that affects millions worldwide every year? The Canadian Cancer Society is hosting a prevention workshop in Mandarin on Tuesday, March 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St. The event is free, but preregister by calling 604-2998955.

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Spring is nearly here, honest. But even if it doesn’t quite feel like it yet, there’s plenty happening around town to keep kids and parents busy. Here are a few highlights over the next couple of weeks: HEALTHY KIDS Do you have under-fives in the house? Parents with preschoolers are invited to attend a free Healthy Kids Preschool Fair at Cameron Recreation Complex (9523 Cameron St.) on Tuesday, March 8. The fair runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon and gives families a chance to visit a health nurse, play on the indoor playground and take part in activities and crafts. Admission is free. EASTER EGG HUNT Easter’s coming – and you’re invited to join in the fun at the ninth annu-

al Community Easter Egg Hunt, a “FUNdraiser” for the Hillview Parent Participation Preschool. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can take part in egg decorating, face painting, refreshments and a variety of activities for kids up to age 10. Rumour has it there may even be a visit from the Easter Bunny in person. The preschool is at 8-4340 Carson St. (near the foot of Boxer Street and Mackay Avenue). Email hillviewppp@gmail.com to sign up, or call 604-4310119 for details. ART AND ORIGAMI Love art? Why not try making it as a family? Burnaby Art Gallery is offering the next session in its free In the BAG drop-in series on Sunday, March 13. Families can check out the ongoing New Acquisitions exhibition and then get into the studio to make their own art project. You don’t need to register; just drop in to the gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. between 1 and 4 p.m.You

can call 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery. ca for more information. The following weekend, you can try out origami in a special family session at Edmonds Community Centre. It’s designed for ages six and up, and all supplies are included. It costs $13.70 per adult and $6 per child. Check out the Leisure Guide at www.tinyurl.com/ BBYLeisureGuide2016 for all the details or call the Edmonds centre at 604-2974838 (course code number 383594). SEEDS AND SPROUTS There’s nothing like connecting with nature – and you don’t have to leave the city to do it. Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a favourite family draw all year round, and the park also hosts special events throughout the year. Coming up on Tuesday, March 15, families with kids aged three and up are invited to take part in a Seeds and Sprouts session, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can drop in anytime

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to the Nature House (4519 Avalon Ave.) to learn about seeds and how they spread and sprout – and to plant a seed for your own spring garden. Call 604-432-6359 for information. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY Just for one day, every-

one’s Irish – and the Bill Copeland Arena is getting in on the fun with a St. Patrick’s Day skate. Don your favourite green duds and turn out to the arena (3676 Kensington Ave.) between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 for a family skating session complete with ice skat-

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What’s sweeter than la dolce vita? Why, a double gelato scoop of retro-nostalgia of course. Say hello to the latest ﬂavour of cutesy fun from Italy, the 1957 edition Fiat 500. The original 500, the cinquecento, was ﬁrst released in 1957, bringing transportation to the masses. Well, at least if the masses weren’t too massive – the original tiny little people’s car wasn’t just as cute as a bug, but about as big as one too. The new 500 is a bit like that car, except photocopied at about 150%. It’s been around for nearly a decade now, and has developed a following all its own. Underneath, it’s got the practical underpinnings of the somewhat prosaic Fiat Panda, yet with lashings of style inside and out. Consider it a smaller, less-expensive version of the Mini. However, coming up to ten years old, does the 500 still feel fresh enough?

Design:

One of the nice things about retro-design done right is that it tends to age well. There are numerous exceptions, of course (see: Chrysler PT Cruiser), but like the original New Beetle, the Fiat 500 still looks good. It has a happy little face, the docked tail of a lapdog, and the short, scooty little wheelbase of a city car plucked from the streets of Rome - except without the dents. This one being a 1957 edition, there are some exterior extras to go with your stylish little Italian clutch. The badges, for instance, are like those found on the original car, and there are a number of paint

options that you might get on your retro-modern Cuisinart. The set of 16” alloy wheels complete the look, colourmatched and ringed with chrome. Driving the 500 around, you still get glances from passers-by, and isn’t that the whole point of a style-ﬁrst car? It helps, too, that chief rival Mini Cooper has ballooned more than a little, while the 500 is still petite as it ever was.

Environment:

Inside, this 500 is equipped in what Fiat calls Lounge trim, and that’s the sort of feeling you’re supposed to take away. The blend of brown leather and white interior accents are as elegant as Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday – at least until you peer closer. This is an inexpensive little runabout, not an AlfaRomeo, with cheekbones like a snowplow. Thus the buttons for the air-conditioning controls look very dated and the seating position is a bit wonky, and the cabin is very tight. If you’re more Luciano Pavarotti than Michelangelo’s David, you’re going to end up wearing this little car like a pair of Lululemon yoga pants. And as for your rear seat passengers, they’d better be miniature marble ﬁgurines as space is very tight. However, the hatchback trunk is actually acceptable for such a little car. When the 500 ﬁrst debuted, it had a set of retrolooking analogue gauges and a very aftermarket approach to navigation. Now you get a sharp display up front that changes when you hit the sport button, and a small version of Fiat/Chrysler’s Uconnect system. This was easy to pair via bluetooth, and revel in the easy joy of the fact that retro means you still get an actual pair of knobs for tuning and volume control.

Performance:

There are three engine options available for the Fiat 500 in the North American market: the ferociously turbocharged Abarth 1.4L, the lessmanic-but-still-zippy turbo 1.4, and the basic naturally-aspirated 1.4L four-cylinder engine. Here, it makes 101hp at 6500rpm and 98lb-ft at 4000rpm.

That is not what you’d call a lot of power. Why, that’s only just enough Dalmatians to make a coat. Filtered through a five-speed manual transmission, the driver must work relatively vigorously to keep the Fiat on the boil. If you’ve a drop of Italian blood in your veins, this is probably how you’d drive the car anyway, flogging that little four-banger as the car scampered around city traffic like a hyperactive pinball. However, the 500’s very upright seating position and high centre of gravity aren’t conducive to high-speed antics, and while the handling is acceptable, it’s certainly no hot hatch. It’s actually a shame you can’t get this 1957 trim package with the zippier 1.4L turbo engine, considering how close the ticket price on this little car is getting to $30K. That extra dose of torque would make an automatic version of this car just the ticket for urban drivers who want style and substance. In the meantime, the 500 rides slightly choppily on its big 16” alloys, but remains composed as a cruiser. Slow down to a Mediterranean pace, pop open a sunroof, and save the con brio motoring until after you’ve had your eighth espresso.

Features:

The retro-design package for the Fiat 500 costs $2,000 and is comprised of a full leather interior, those 16” alloys, and white exterior and retro accents. If you don’t need the retro look, the Lounge has pretty much everything you need from USB charging ports to automatic climate control and a central touchscreen. GPS is a reasonable $450 add-on, and well worth it. A spare tire is an extra cost. Fuel economy is acceptable for a small car, with ofﬁcial ratings of 7.6L/100kms city and 5.9L/100kms on the highway. You can do better elsewhere, but given current fuel prices, the Fiat 500 qualiﬁes as a pennies-per-kilometre proposition.

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Styling ages well; compact size for easy city driving; lots of fun features

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Performance very mild; interior cheapness evident; price tag shoots up quickly

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A fun little retro machine that provides a little sizzle on the surface

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18 FRIDAY March 4, 2016 • BurnabyNOW

Communitynow SPOTLIGHT ON: By Julie MacLellan

FUN FOR LITTLE FOLK

SPOTLIGHT ON Fun for little folk (and sanity for moms)

HALLELUJAH, I AM SAVED! NOW WHERE CAN I GO?

HELP, PLEASE GET ME OUT OF THE HOUSE! If you’re parenting small kids, you know that sometimes those rainy winter days can drag on. Never fear, Burnaby’s malls are coming to your rescue by giving you a chance to get out and enjoy some social time with other parents and littles.

Brentwood Town Centre: Brentwood offers up Groovin’ Babies Dance Class (led by Runners and Booties Fitness) in the carpeted area outside of London Drugs on the upper level. It runs Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m., and you can dance and interact with your babies and toddlers to fun, lively music – and meet some other

moms (and maybe even an occasional dad) while you’re at it. Register online at www. runnersandbootiesfitness. com or call 604-492-3688. Lougheed Town Centre: Lougheed has Zumba for Moms and Babies running Fridays at 10 a.m. (also offered by Runners and Booties Fitness). Babies can be comfy in car seats or strollers while moms dance to Latin rhythms, led by a certified Zumba instructor. It runs Fridays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. – meet in front of London Drugs on the lower level. Contact Lara at 604-492-3688 or Clara at 604-566-8006, or see www.

runnersandbootiesfitness. com. BUT I’M REALLY NOT THAT ENERGETIC. CAN’T I DO SOMETHING QUIETER? Yes! You can also enjoy storytime and crafts on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., also in front of London Drugs. A storyteller will entertain the kids with different books each week, followed by a related craft. Upcoming sessions include Fold Up Bugs on March 5, Hand Puppet Making on March 12, Springtime Collages on March 19 and Easter Baskets on March 26. See www. lougheedtowncentre.com for the full schedule.

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2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i

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$52,345

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$58,295

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2016 BMW 528i xDrive

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48 mo

$66,100

$56,142

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2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i (M-Sport Line)

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$61,145

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2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan

$565/mo

2.9%

48 mo

$64,295

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2016 BMW 535d xDrive

$535/mo

1.9%

48 mo

$71,400

$61,402

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2016 BMW 428i xDrive Cabriolet

$729/mo

4.9%

48 mo

$66,800

$62,124

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2016 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe

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48 mo

$69,400

$64,680

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2016 BMW X5 xDrive35i

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4.9%

48 mo

$71,400

$68,544

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2016 BMW 535i xDrive

$639/mo

1.9%

48 mo

$79,550

$68,981

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2016 BMW 435i xDrive Cabriolet

$979/mo

4.9%

48 mo

$82,900

$77,097

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Communitynow

Why did my redbud and dogwood not ﬂower? Anne Marrison GREEN SCENE

editorial@burnabynow.com

Question: I planted a redbud and a pink dogwood two years ago, but they don’t seem to be growing at all. I planted the trees in large, deep holes with peat moss and bonemeal. I

left the burlap sacks on, which may have been a mistake. The redbud had a few flowers last spring and not many leaves. Some limb offshoots were dried out and dead.The dogwood bloomed nicely, but the leaves seemed mottled and lifeless all summer. I did water them a fair amount last summer.What can I do to ensure better prop-

agation of both trees? Ron Tuckey, Burnaby Answer: Leaving the burlap on could account for 90 per cent of the problem. Some people will tell you it doesn’t matter, but burlap doesn’t rot that fast, especially if the soil is welldrained.The long, hot

The long, hot summers we’ve had would deter rotting summers we’ve had would deter rotting even more.

It’s very likely that the tree roots were wrapped around in a circle within the burlap and, if they grew at all, would have been continuing to circle within the burlap instead of reaching out. I am wondering why you called the holes “deep.” If the trees were deeper in your holes than the soil lines on the trunk, they would

have been too deep. Roots need oxygen, which is why many tree roots are within a few inches of the surface. I hate to recommend lifting them again and replanting them because this will be another shock to the trees, which already aren’t doing well. But really, Ron, it’s the only way. Continued on page 27

“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.” - Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada

For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion. By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with signiﬁcant changes to the Project.

How feedback has resulted in a stronger, safer and better project: • • • • • • •

A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements. A commitment to offset any greenhouse gas emissions resulting from construction. An increase in safety valves along the pipeline from 94 to 126. An increase in pipeline wall thickness in sensitive areas, such as urban locations and at river crossings. Routing of the pipeline to avoid 22 crossings at ﬁsh-inhabited rivers including the Fraser, upper North Thompson, Albreda, Coldwater and Coquihalla. Routing to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, such as Cheam Wetlands and three BC Class A parks. Routing of the pipeline to minimize community impacts to the Westsyde neighbourhood in Kamloops and the Westridge neighbourhood in Burnaby.

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Bright lights

Burnaby Neighbourhood House celebrates Diamond Ball

LET’S PARTY LIKE GATSBY The Burnaby Neighbourhood House Diamond Ball drew a full house and raised $40,000 for local programs. The annual fundraiser took place Saturday, Feb. 27 at the firefighters banquet hall. “It was an awesome event, and what was really great is the business support we had there, and the

attendance from mayor and council and school trustees, and all of our MLAs, and the MPs were there,” said Antonia Beck, executive director of the neighbourhood house. “That means a lot to me.” Tickets were sold out. Money raised will go towards Neighbourhood House programs.

All photos by Kevin Hill

From left, Lisa Lacamell, Corrina Stasich and Kelsey McIntyre bring some glamour to the ballroom floor.

Maurya Biswell, Gary Begin and Ron Burton are stylish for the occasion.

From left, Burnaby city councillor Paul McDonell joins Antonia Beck, executive director of Burnaby Neighbourhood House, MLA Raj Chouhan and Inder Chouhan at the Diamond Ball.

From left, Sanjay Sharma, Burnaby NOW associate publisher Lara Graham, Louann Chursinow and Joel Grigg mingle at the Diamond Ball, a Burnaby Neighbourhood House fundraiser held Saturday at the Firefighters’ Banquet and Conference Centre.

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HUMANS of BURNABY by Cornelia Naylor, inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans Of NewYork

Volunteers and Donors Made Incredible Things Happen! United Way volunteers and donors raised $25.1 million dollars during the 2015 campaign. This means 340,000 people will receive vital programs and services. Thanks to this generous support, more children have opportunities to grow up great, more families move from poverty to possibility and our communities, and the people living here, are stronger and more vibrant. The Scotiabank & United Way Community Spirit Awards took place on February 25, 2016. Over 700 workplaces contributed to this amazing community achievement. The following organizations, unions and individuals were recognized for their outstanding support. 2015 Spirit Awards Recipients Growth Award

Colligo Networks Paciﬁc Blue Cross Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1816

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“I’m waiting for the wife. She’s doing the shopping over there. She’s going to do nearly every shops around here. I live in New West, but the vegetables are cheaper here. New West is an expensive place.” How do you like your cell phone? “Beautiful. I’m a Philadelphia Flyers fan, and whenever they score, I get a ring and see what happened.”

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Boundary Road on Saturday, June 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone wanting to participate in the parade must apply by April 29. Non-profit groups interested in a booth in the community zone have until May 1 to apply. Applications can be found online at www.hatsoffday.com. – Cayley Dobie

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Low Loonie, Interprovincial Migration Key to Hot New Home Market: UDI Report A low lo onie and inter provincial migr ation are two ke y factors propping up t he city’s hot ne w home market, according to t he Urban D e velopment Institute’s latest St ate of t he Market rep or t for 2015’s four t h qu ar ter. The rep or t , compiled by Urban Analytics and issued Febr uar y 19, s aid t hat “Metro Vancouver’s ne w home market exp er ienced an exceptional qu ar ter in Q4-2015. A combined tot a l of 5,274 ne w mu lt ifamily home s a les were re corded in

Q4-2015, w hich is up 45 p er cent f rom t he s ame qu ar ter last ye ar and repre s ents a f ive-ye ar hig h. Cur rent le vels of st anding inventor y for all ne w home pro duc t s e c tors are als o at f ive-ye ar lows.” Metro Vancouver’s net p opu lation change was up 10,000 comp ared wit h t he pre v ious qu ar ter and was up nine p er cent comp ared wit h t he s ame qu ar ter last ye ar, s aid t he rep or t , w it h i nter prov i n c i a l m i g r at i on at a 10-ye ar hig h. The char t in t he image galler y

ab ove shows Metro Vancouver’s p opu l at i on g rowt h rel at ive to housing st ar ts. “C ont i nu e d we a k ne ss i n A lb e r t a’s economy is assumed to b e a pr imar y re as on t hat can explain t he re cent hig h le vels of inter provincial mig ration to B C,” added t he rep or t . The UDI added t hat t he c ur rent ratio of 2.3 ne w residents p er housing st ar t is down f rom t he 2.6 re corded in Q3-2015 but is still deemed to b e in a he alt hy range for t he overall housing market.

The rep or t als o lo oked at t he ef fe c t of t he C anadian dollar b eing at a 10ye ar low against t he US dollar. “ The shor t-ter m impac t of t his has b e en twofold; an incre as e in g lobal demand for C anadian re al est ate due to an incre as e in purchasing p ower for inter nat ional buyers, and an incre as e in constr uc tion costs for ne w home de velopments.” To re ad the fu l l re p or t , w hi ch is sp ons ore d by REW.c a and its p arent c omp any G l a ci er Me di a Group, go to u di.b c .c a/p oli c y/publi c ati ons

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Workers rally at city hotel Cayley Dobie

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Workers at Hilton Vancouver Metrotown rallied outside the local hotel to draw attention to an 18-month stalemate between Unite Here Local 40 and hotel management. More than 200 people turned out for the event on Feb. 23, which was organized by Unite Here Local 40, the union that rep-

Having their say: Union members and supporters rallied outside Hilton Vancouver Metrotown last month to draw attention to the fact that workers at the hotel have been without a contract for 18 months. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

How should I give calla lilies a good start? Continued from page 20 Remove the burlap completely and spread out the roots so they lead away from the trunk as you replant. It’s best to put very little compost in the new planting hole because you want the tree roots to have a good reason to reach out. Once the trees are safely planted, sprinkle some bonemeal and Sea Soil or manure around the drip line.

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Before the summer, it would be useful to mulch around the trees with a layer of grass clippings to hold in moisture. Try to water the trees at least twice a week this summer if nature doesn’t do it for you. Question I have a pink and a purple calla lily overwintering in the garage, and some sprouts are starting to show on them. Both

clumps are about five or six inches across. Should I divide them into smaller pieces? I’d like to give them an early start inside the house, but I’m not sure when to bring them in. Jean Lee, Port Coquitlam Answer It’s really best to divide your calla lilies in fall before you bring them in. But people in warmer climates where callas grow outside all year round, usually divide them in spring. Like all bulb and tuberous plants, callas are quite resilient.The important thing is to divide them before they start flowering. Since your clumps have got quite big, they really need to be divided before flowers start to get fewer. So I’d say go ahead and divide them as soon as possible before the sprouts develop any more. Smaller pieces are a good idea. But it’s best if each of the new clumps contains a few bulbs. Right now is a good time to bring your calla lilies inside to give them an early start.

resents workers at Hilton Vancouver Metrotown.The union organized the event hoping it would pressure management to settle the workers’ contract, according to a press release. Hilton Vancouver Metrotown is the only upscale unionized hotel covered by Local 40 that still has an outstanding contract.Workers at the hotel have been without a contract for 18 months, according to the release. Following the rally,

the union and hotel management agreed to go to mediation. PANCAKES FOR A GOOD CAUSE Pancake lovers rejoice! Tuesday, March 8 is National Pancake Day, and in celebration, IHOP restaurants are raising funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., people are invited to IHOP to enjoy a free stack

of buttermilk pancakes and in return, are encouraged to make a donation to the hospital foundation, noted a press release. Both Burnaby IHOP locations, at 5137 Kingsway and 173-9855 Austin Ave. in Lougheed Town Centre, are participating in the annual Pancakes with Purpose event. Do you have an item for Movers & Shakers? Send news from the business scene to Cayley, cdobie@burnabynow. com.

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Brinkac Laguerta embraces her BC moment pins ‘Cats Knights’ guard overcomes knee injuries to help her team make its run at provincials BC gold Dan Olson

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There’s no doubting that Burnaby Central Wildcats wrestler Sara Brinkac is tenacious. She’s now also a champion. The Grade 11 athlete capped the high school season on Saturday by besting Elphinstone’s Scout Stipec in the senior girls 60-kilogram final. “Sara just dominated, she dominated her weight class and was extremely focused. She won her final so quickly,” recalled Central coach Gianni Buono. “It was over in like 40 seconds, she pinned her. I couldn’t believe how quickly it was over.” The Grade 11 Brinkac adjusted well after moving up from the 56kg class, where she failed to place a year ago. Buono said her focus and preparation set the framework for a weekend where no opponent could score a point against her. “It’s just tenacity. Sara is tenacious and such a hard working. She never gives up. She’s a real determined athlete – I remember when she went into the ring telling her to have fun; she answered back ‘I have fun when I win.’” Burnaby Central’s Sylvia Ly placed sixth in 54kg, while Ansel Hait stood fourth overall in the boys 90kg division. “(Hait) is in a real tough weight class and I think he performed really well,” noted Buono. “(Ly) did very well and will benefit from this experience.” They were part of a strong Burnaby mat effort, as St.Thomas More ended up as the overall aggregate team champions, while racking up its third straight girls title. The Knights won the girls title by a margin of 16 points, and were 12-points better than Pinetree for the combined boys-girls title. Coming home with silver medals were sisters Caileen and Ciara Corbett and Amanda Silveri, and on the boys side Joel Calica. Caileen Corbett, a Grade 11 in the 43kg division, picked up silver after losing to Karah Bulaqui of St. Thomas Aquinas. Ciara, in her final high school wrestling championships, secured silver in 51kg – her third straight. Silveri, meanwhile, dominated the heavyweight division until the final, where Dover Bay’s Kaylee Cyr pulled out the victory. Gabriella Bellini, in 60kg, and Vanessa Lloyd, in 57kg, posted fourth-place finishes, while Gabi Chavez (47kg), Dominika Maludzinski (75kg) and Clara Scaglione (43kg) each placed fifth. Calica would place second in the boys 48kg class, finishing second to Reimer’s Ravdeep Toor. Tate Friesen (41kg) and Sam Steele (78kg) posted sixth-place results in their weight classes. Burnaby South’s Alex Fediaev finished fifth in boys 66kg.

It began with the understandable nerves, which gave way to memory. And from there, the St.Thomas More Knights were in control. Wednesday’s opening 6841 win over Okanagan-Mission at the B.C. AA senior girls basketball tournament was more than just the first big step towards a hoped-for date in Saturday’s championship final. For Gabriella Laguerta, the Langley-played game provided more space and more floor time in what has been an incredible journey. The 17-year-old continues to demonstrate talent and resilience after what were two lost seasons due to a pair of knee reconstructions. And as she holds back any tears upon reflecting on what she’s overcome, Laguerta says the next few days represents all she has worked towards. “I missed two full seasons.That is what’s kind of nerve wracking, because this is my first B.C. tournament (playing), but also my last,” Laguerta told the NOW. “I feel a ton of pressure to play Resilient Knight: St. Thomas More guard Gabrielle Laguerta, centre, looks for an opening during the STM Chancellor tournament. The well but I also just want to Grade 12 is focused on helping the team wrap up the AA senior girls season with a big finish at the B.C. basketball championships at the go out there and finish the Langley Events Centre this weekend. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER game.” Nothing can replicate the feeling of playing and conteam that beat them, then it hapI’ve done everything I could. I’m believes this lineup – which intributing alongside your best pened on almost like the second ready to play.” cludes a few teammates who she friends. A year ago, she was here first encountered as a scrawny play. I was devastated.” Her first game back with the cheering, worrying and consolGrade 5er learning the rudimenHer left knee required ACL sur- Knights came last December ing these same teammates after a tary steps of the game – can go all gery, and the rehabbing, training in a tournament – she recalls a heartwrenching 82-77 semifinal the way. and comeback was virtually comblow-out loss and feeling rusty. loss to eventual B.C. champion “We’re so close. I think we all pleted when the knee gave way For someone who had led the St. Immaculata. played since Grade 8, and even again, in the first practice after reThomas More junior girls to a A year later, the team is unified some of us were together in eleceiving the doctor’s green light. It second-place finish at the 2013 in focusing on this weekend, the mentary on a little house league,” put everything up in the air. provincials, it was just the first next game and each moment. she said. “When we graduate it steps in a long marathon. Laguerta appreciates that deterwill be pretty emotional but we all “I know I wasn’t going to get mination like few others. have one goal and we’re going to it back in the first game, the first You kind of get out “All we want to do is try and try and get it.” tournament. I think it took me a there and realize, bring home a championship,” she KNIGHT NOTES: STM overcouple (of games) to feel back… said. “I feel like it was something whelmed Okanagan-Mission with It felt really good. I wanted so I feel good and I’ve we could have done last year and a stealth like first quarter defence, much to help this year,” she said. done everything I we felt like it was kind of taken and led 34-9 early in the second STM coach Joe Thierman said away from us.This year we want could. quarter. Laguerta’s impact continues to to bring it home. “We had a very good first quargrow with each contest. “(Last year’s semifinal) was ter, we were very aggressive and “She has come back like gangtough, we were all heartbroken intercepted the ball a number of busters and you wouldn’t know and crying at the end. Now we times.We got in for some good she’s been out for two years but know what we have to do to get It required a second surgery, shots,” said Thierman. “Our deshe’s got way more upside and what we deserve.” and starting from Square One. fence in the first half was excelcan even be better as she gets If that game is now converted Muscle memory has a remarklent… The second (half) we took more and more confidence and to motivation, consider Laguerta’s able way of reclaiming what was it a little off, conserved some enplaying time,” said Thierman. own timeline, where the one-time before, thanks to the team of surergy and slowed things down a lit“She had done all the propCanadian under-16 candidate and geons and therapists, as well as tle bit.” er steps, all the proper rehab and Team B.C. force saw the game family and friends. Zion Coarrales-Nelson led then did all the things necessary. come to a halt, not once but twice. The mind’s memory doesn’t all shooters and was named the She’s a very smart person, very “It was at nationals in 2013 – heal quite as quickly. team’s player of the game.The confident person so she was able August 6, I remember the exact “The confidence part is pretto overcome any fear and get back Knights played No. 5-seeded date,” she recalled. “I was comty tough, especially having done on the floor right away. It’s a great Vernon on Thursday (past the ing off a really good game, my first it a second time. It’s always in the NOW’s deadline), with a win catstory and hopefully we can fingame (for Team B.C.).We were back of your mind even if you apulting them into the semifinal at ish it.” playing Ontario and I was real4:15 p.m. on Friday. All games are feel confident.You kind of get out For now, Laguerta is eager to ly ready to try and be part of the at Langley’s LEC. there and realize, I feel good and contribute to the team’s run and

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Sportsnow Chow lifts Steelers past Delta Timothy Chow scored with 1:21 left in the third period, completing the comeback as the Grandview Steelers bested the Delta Icehawks 3-2 in Game 1 of the Pacific Junior B Hockey League semifinal on Wednesday. Grandview trailed 2-0 after two periods, where they were outshot 23-20 but couldn’t beat Jacob Latrace. They peppered him with 15 shots in the third, tying the game on powerplay goals by Braeden Gurney and Brandon Volpe. Delta had opened the scoring midway through the first period, then doubled its lead 7:10 into the second frame on a powerplay tally by Jordan Deyrmenjian. Although they held an edge in shots over the first 40 minutes, the Icehawks couldn’t contain Grandview’s comeback effort, as they regained their form over the final 20 minutes. Cole MacInnes stopped 31 shots in the win. Game 2 in the best-of-seven series goes Sunday, 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Winter Club.The series continues Tuesday and March 12 in Delta.

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Conﬁdence on the court

Andy Prest

Special to the Burnaby NOW

There’s confidence, and then there’s Martin Bogajev. The second year Capilano University Blues guard has never met a shot he didn’t want to take. “It’s always green,” Bogajev said before a recent game, discussing what the shot-selection traffic light in his brain looks like. “No matter what. Even if I miss like seven in a row, the next one is going in.” His coach confirmed that Bogajev’s light, at least in his own mind, glows green at all times. “What makes Martin the best shooter in the league is his mindset,” first year Blues head coach Cassidy Kannemeyer said. “Whether I think Martin’s shot selection is great or below average or whatever, Martin doesn’t care what I think.” It’s true, Bogajev doesn’t care what his coach thinks about his shot selection. And it’s also true that Bogajev is, without a doubt, the best shooter in the PacWest league. True to his sharpshooter reputation, Bogajev was the league’s top scorer, averaging 21.8 points per game. He’s first in the league in three-pointers made and also first in the league in three-point percentage at Steph Currie-like 40-plus per cent. He’s also first in the league in free throw percentage. On Tuesday, he was named to the circuit’s first all-star team as the team prepared for yesterday’s PacWest quarterfinal against Douglas College (past the NOW’s deadline). There are two parts to his shooting prowess, said Kannemeyer.The first is his technical

form, which the coach called “simple and repeatable.” “Martin gets his feet set better than anyone in the league and drives up through his toes so he always has his lower body behind his shot,” he said. “Really what his arms do is they just follow the lower body. … When he shoots it his shot is so straight and his form is always the same – they all look like they’re going in.The ones that miss are close misses.” The second, and most important, part of the package is his confidence: It’s unwavering. “Martin believes in his mind that every shot that he takes is going to go in. A great shooter has to think like that,” said Kannemeyer. Growing up in Burnaby, Bogajev was drawn to the game and the feeling of shooting big shots. “When I was little I always wanted to shoot threes,” he said. “I used to shoot from my hip. That was always my thing. I just camped out there.” His skills earned him a prominent place on the Burnaby South Rebels, a senior squad that was tagged for greatness and led by Jermaine Haley, who is now a redshirt at NCAA Div. 1 school New Mexico State. But the results for the Rebels never quite caught up to the excitement, something that Bogajev partially blames on chemistry issues. “There were a lot of egos.We should have done better than we did.” Kannemeyer believes those days at Burnaby South helped shape Bogajev into the competitor he is today. “Everything was always against them. (Burnaby South) were almost like the villains of B.C.

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high school basketball.They had so much talent so everybody was rooting against them.That’s what makes Martin such a great competitor in this league. He’s been through those fires.” That experience and drive has helped the Blues stay competitive in a year where the club’s roster is deep in first- and second-year players.

2016/17 Tryout Schdule

Location

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WESBURN YOUTH SOCCER CLUB

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Hang time: Burnaby native Martin Bogajev led the PacWest men’s college circuit in shooting percentage, and is a big part of their playoff push this weekend.

Age Group (2016-17 season)

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U12 (Born in 2005)

YOUTH SOCCER CLUB

Tryout 2

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March 8, 2016

Burnaby Lake West Field 3

6-8 pm

Sunday

February 28, 2016

March 28, 2016

Burnaby Lake West Field 3

6:30-8 pm

U13 (Born in 2004)

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February 27, 2016

March 9, 2016

Cariboo Turf

8-9:30 pm

U14 (Born in 2003)

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March 2, 2016

March 9, 2016

Cariboo Turf Field

6-8 pm

9:00pm

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March 3, 2016

March 10, 2016

Burnaby Central

6-8 pm

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U16 (Born in 2001)

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March 3, 2016

March 10, 2016

Burnaby Central

6-8 pm

U17 (Born in 2000)

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February 29, 2016

March 7, 2016

Burnaby Lake West Field 4

6-8 pm

U18 (Born in 1999)

TBA

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