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A 25-year-old Burnaby woman driving this car was killed when a Range Rover crashed into it late Wednesday night at Willingdon Avenue and Deer Lake Parkway. Police are looking for the duo who drove the Range Rover (see a photo of the vehicle on page 8) .

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Cops confident they will nab pair who fled

By Jeremy Deutsch

jdeutsch@burnabynow.com

Burnaby Mounties are confident it’s only a matter of time before the two people in an SUV allegedly re-

sponsible for a fatal hit-andrun late Wednesday night are caught.

On Thursday, police urged the driver and passenger of the vehicle to turn themselves in, while asking

the public for help in the investigation.

“It’s very likely we will gather DNA evidence from that vehicle, so it’s only a matter of time before we are able to identify the people

involved,” said Cpl. Daniela Panesar, spokesperson for the Burnaby RCMP. Police believe the two people in the Range Rover were injured, noting the airbags went off in the truck.

The crash happened just before midnight on Wednesday when a car travelling east on Moscrop Street was hit by the SUV heading south through a red light at Willingdon Avenue and

Deer Lake Parkway.

The 25-year-old Burnaby woman driving the car was killed. She has not been identified. Police said witnesses saw a man and a Continued on page 8

CITY WON’T SUPPORT CHARITY BALL THIS YEAR

Firefighters say city is getting personal in dispute

By Jeremy Deutsch

jdeutsch@burnabynow.com

While the contract dispute between Burnaby firefighters and the city is still several months away from arbitration, the union believes the fight has bubbled

over into a charity event.

The firefighters’ union is blaming the contract dispute for the city pulling out in-kind funding to the firefighters’ annual charitable ball this year.

Rob Lamoureux, president of the International As-

sociation of Firefighters Local 323, claims the city is pulling its sponsorship of the flower arrangements from this year’s event, which will set the charity back $2,000 to $3,000.

He said the city has sponsored the flower arrange-

ment for years but suggested a recent grievance settlement with the union is behind the change.

Last month, the city and union settled a grievance over a supplemental pension pay allowance, which will see the municipality

start paying the allowance for 2016, while firefighters won’t get the retro pay for 2015.

The city stopped the payments at the end of 2014.

The cost works out to about $140,000 to $150,000 a year, according

to Lamoureux.

He doesn’t believe it’s a coincidence that the city isn’t providing in-kind support for the ball after the settlement.

“Now we’re thinking the Continued on page 4

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Fighting the fear While RCMP warn everyone to avoid walking alone in the city at night, women of Forest Grove organize a self-defence class to take back their neighbourhood

By Jeremy Deutsch

jdeutsch@burnabynow.com

In ordinary circumstances, the community room at Forest Grove Elementary is a welcoming place for children and families to gather.

There’s art on the wall and plenty of space to sit or be active.

But on Tuesday night, it was ground zero for a community fighting back against a predator responsible for several sexual assaults in their neighbourhood.

More than 50 women of all ages turned out to the impromptu self-defence class in the school to better empower themselves in case they too come face-to-face with an attacker.

“This is a community that walks,” said Liz Lo, a Forest Grove resident who came out to the self-defence class because of the recent assaults.

She said she doesn’t want to be afraid to walk in her neighbourhood but instead wants to be smart.

On this night, the women spent a couple hours learning basic self-defence techniques to get away from an attacker: palm strikes to the face, eye gouging and kicks to the shins.

The class was also an opportunity for the community to come together in the wake of the recent sexual assault spree.

Lo, like many of the woman who spoke to NOW, are extremely concerned about what’s going on in their neighbourhood.

“There’s a lot of anger, this has hit the community hard,”

she said.

Since the end of January, there have been five reported assaults in North Burnaby.

Three incidents, described as groping by police, were along Holdom Avenue late at night.

But two assaults, one in February and one Sunday along the Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail, has put Forest Grove residents on high alert.

In both cases, the women were assaulted along the trail and taken to hospital for treatment.

There’s a lot of anger, this has hit the community hard

The most recent attack was not far from the school.

Martha Wismer has lived in Forest Grove for 20 years and walks the trails around her home regularly. She’s never felt afraid and still walks the trails alone, just not at night.Wismer said she always wanted to learn some self-defence techniques, and the recent assaults have pushed her to finally take part.

“As women, we need to take back our power,” she said, adding she can’t understand how someone could commit the crimes on a busy trail in the middle of the day.

That is the hope for Paul Blunden, who organized the class.

The Forest Grove resident is a judo instructor at SFU and had planned to offer the classes for months as a way to give back to the community.

The recent events, prompted him to finally organize the class.

Originally, he expected maybe a dozen women, but that morphed to more than 50.

“Some of the moms, I know are concerned about what’s happening,” Blunden said, noting his own concern in the neighbourhood.

He said the idea for the class is to give people some empowerment and confidence in the face of an attack.

“Hopefully some knowledge that if something were to happen they can do something to help themselves,” he said.

The turnout was so strong for the first class, Bolden will be leading another clinic at Lochdale Elementary on Friday.

For Treena Blomquist, the assaults hit way too close to home. She grew up in Forest Grove, recently moving back, in part because of the natural surroundings.

Prior to the assaults, the only thing she feared walking on the trails were bears.

“I feel like we’re being violated,” she said.

Blomquist, and many of the other woman, are hoping police will catch the suspect soon.

“We want to feel safe again,” she said.

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of the moves that self-defence instructors suggest is slamming the heel of your palm into the attacker’s nose. It can break someone’s nose or at least inflict some pain and offer you a chance to get away.

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Instructor: What to do if you are attacked For any woman, it’s the unthinkable nightmare.

You’re alone, walking on a trail or quiet street, and suddenly you’re being attacked.

There’s no one around to help.

Jennifer Kirkey has been teachingWenlido women’s self-defence classes for more than 30 years in the region and said there are a few simple things women can do if they find themselves in that situation.

“The single most affective thing a women a can do is yell,” she told the NOW. Kirkey said the focus in her classes are the four A’s: awareness, avoidance, assertiveness and action.

She said by being aware of what can happen, there’s a better chance of avoiding an issue in the first place.

Failing that, stomping on an attacker’s foot, breaking his nose or going for the vulnerable bits are options.

As she puts it, it’s not about fighting fair, but inflicting as much pain to distract him and get away.

Kirkey wants women to know they can defend themselves, and a few simple effective moves can dramatically increase the odds of escaping.

With statistics showing that nearly half of all women will be attacked at some point in their life, mostly by Continued on page 5

Jennifer Kirkey: “We consider self-defence like first aid, it’s a life skill. We think everyone should have it.” PHOTO NOW FILES

Good Samaritan comes forward to help RCMP

By Jeremy Deutsch

jdeutsch@burnabynow.com

As Burnaby RCMP continue to hunt for the suspect or suspects behind a rash of sexual assaults in North Burnaby, there has been one development in the investigation.

A day after police appealed for a Good Samaritan, who helped chase off a suspect on the recent assault, to come forward, he did so.

Burnaby RCMP sent out this tweet Tuesday: “Good Samaritan located:Thank you to everyone for your

assistance w/ this investigation.”

But so far, a suspect remains at large.

Since the end of January, there have been five sexual assaults in North Burnaby, with the most recent on March 6 when a woman walking along the Burna-

by Mountain Trail was approached by an unknown man and sexually assaulted.

The woman was taken to hospital and received treatment.

Three assaults near Holdom were described by police as “groping” while the two others were more se-

rious.

RCMP said it is too early to say if the incidents are linked. However, some of them have similar characteristics.

Meanwhile, the recent incidents have the community on edge, but one criminologist doesn’t believe

people need to live in fear.

Rob Gordon, with SFU’s criminology department, said the recent incidents serve as a good reminder for people to be aware of their surroundings.

“People just have to take Continued on page 5

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‘They seem to think it’s a one-way street’: mayor Continued from page 1 bargaining politics, the union politics from the mayor’s office has now crossed over into our charitable (organization), and we think that’s completely unfair,” he told the NOW. “It’s gone past the point of business, it’s now personal.”

Lamoureux explained the charitable ball, which is being held this year on April 16, brings in about $75,000 for the Burnaby Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s nutritional snack program for schools.

Though he indicated the money for the flower arrangement isn’t a huge amount, it can go a long way in the program.

When asked about the issue and whether he was responsible for pulling the

funding, Mayor Derek Corrigan responded: “No, the reality is, I don’t even think we’re even invited to their event.They’re not in a very good mood right now, we’re

It’s gone past the point of business, it’s now personal

in contract negotiations, and they are taking the attitude as far as the city is concerned that they aren’t going to be engaged in anything we do, and they’ve made that very clear.They seem to think it’s a one-way street, and it isn’t.”

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the firefighters’ union have been trying to negotiate a new contract for more than a year, with arbitration set for July of this year.

The union has been without a contract since 2011, and the dispute appears to be creating animosity on both sides.

Corrigan said he wished the fire department was back at the bargaining table and was making more of an effort to reach a resolution but added that, given the circumstances, the city has no choice but to go to arbitration.

Lamoureux said he believes the relationship between the firefighters and city can eventually be patched up, but issues like the one with the charitable ball don’t help.

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Self-defence a life skill Continued from page 3 someone they know, she sees self-defence as an important life skill.

“We consider self-defence like first aid, it’s a life skill.

We think everyone should have it,” Kirkey said, noting the composition of her classes range from teens to seniors.

And in the last 30 years, the number of people interested in a self-defence course, hasn’t changed much either.

“Most women are aware

Continued from page 3 care, … but these incidents remind us of the importance of doing that,” he told the NOW. Gordon also offered some possible insight into the suspects responsible, and what the police might be doing to catch them.

“Usually these (assaults) involve a bit of planning.

This character has obviously identiPolice released fied a flow a sketch of the of potential suspect in the victims and February 18 attack. PHOTO waited for CONTRIBUTED the opportunity to assault them,” he said, adding that while sex offenders don’t always leave trademarks, they tend to follow the same pattern of con-

INCIDENTS: Burnaby RCMP have mapped out the locations of five sexual assaults that have taken place in North Burnaby since the end of January. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED duct.

Gordon also suggested the primary purpose behind such attacks is sexual gratification, which also comes from the fear he induces on his victims.

He said it’s unlikely this is the first time the suspect committed this type of

crime and chances are this is the “tip of an iceberg.”

As for the investigation, Gordon said police will also be looking to see who in the neighbourhood has a criminal record and also seeing if these crimes match up with recent assaults in Vancouver.

Gordon also said it’s pos-

sible as police begin to investigate the crimes aggressively, the person may end up getting scared and moving out of the area.

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they might get attacked,” she said. “There are simple affective things a woman can do against a bigger, stronger attacker that will help her get away.”

Wenlido courses, which sprouted from defence classes in Toronto in the 1970s, are being offered by Wenlido WEST (Women Educating in Self-Defense Training) around the region.

For more information visit wenlido.org or email wen lido.west@gmail.com.

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Buck up Burnaby, ban this practice

Thousands of people have signed petitions calling for a ban on the sale of puppies and kittens in stores in Burnaby.

And yet the city of Burnaby and its politicians have chosen to ignore their concerns. Frankly, it’s baffling.

While the city does ban selling turtles – because turtles might end up being dumped in city lakes – it seems to consider the welfare of dogs and cats not worthy of its attention.This despite the fact that many

other cities have already banned the practice.

Our story in a recent edition of this paper once again highlighted the situation at the Pet Habitat store in Burnaby.

Puppies and kittens are displayed in glass enclosures in the store. On a busy Sunday, spectators and potential buyers are sometimes twopeople deep trying to get a look at the wee animals.

People rap on the glass with their keys to try and get the animals’ attention. Often

the puppies and kittens look scared and distressed.

But that isn’t the most troubling aspect of this sales program.The most troubling aspect is that these animals are shipped from the United States, exported by a huge company that buys the puppies from breeders.

It is a puppy mill operation.

Perhaps not the same kind of puppy mills that have been raided here in B.C., but the unfortunate goal is the same: to sell as many animals as possible for as

big a profit as possible.

A person buying a puppy or kitten from a store in Burnaby has no idea if that puppy or kitten has been raised in a barn/kennel or has been raised in a home.

But chances are pretty good it hasn’t been raised in a home.

Contrast that to the way one should buy a purebred puppy – if you must. Respected breeders will show you the parents of the puppy.They will know the temperament of the parents,

and they will have personal references from people who have bought puppies from them.They will also want references from you. Is this puppy going to a suitable home? A breeder that cares about their dogs or cats will care about where the dog or cat will end up. And they will not sell it to you unless you can prove you will be a responsible owner.

City councillor Sav Dhaliwal told this paper that he would support a ban.

“There’s no need to have

them sold in the store,” he said.

He argued puppy mills are the symptom of what happens when animals are mass produced and sold, adding that pet stores can lead to impulse buying – and that’s not a good way to get a pet that will require years of often costly care, training and commitment.

We agree.

So, c’mon, Burnaby, do the right thing.

Don’t make people petition you to do it.

MY VIEW LAURA JONES

In celebration of less red tape Last week I renewed my driver’s licence. Based on past experience, I was expecting a long wait and service with a scowl.With my six-year-old in tow, I braced for the worst but was surprised when the service was faster than expected and the person behind the counter was friendly and provided helpful information about my Care Card now being part of my new driver’s licence. I skipped out of the office with some precious extra time to spend with my daughter.

Last week also happened to be the first Red Tape Reduction Day in the province.When Minister Coralee Oaks put forward the legislation to create the day last fall, she committed to use it to reduce red tape irritants wherever they might arise, including government service. Not everyone applauded. Some cynics threw tomatoes, suggesting that a dedicated day was a waste of time.

Undeterred, the minister proceeded to consult with British Columbians who seemed, based on the hundreds of ideas suggested in a matter of a few weeks, to relish the opportunity to provide constructive ideas about to make dealing with government more positive.

To celebrate the day, the minister announced dozens of specific actions to improve people’s lives. For example, the government is replacing the need to have sworn statements with simple signed statements in a

number of cases, such as when a parent wants to enrol their child in a francophone school.

Karen Philp, executive director of the B.C. andYukon Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, talked about how making it simpler for people to register as organ donors has dramatically increased the number of people who have registered.

Mike Croy, vice-president of Teamsters, complimented the government on its initiative to help military personnel transition to civilian jobs by transferring truck driving credentials without further need for testing.

The minister also announced she is acting on a small-business owner’s suggestion to have a permanent suggestion button for red tape reduction ideas.The button is now live at www. gov.bc.ca. Her work, she acknowledges, is just beginning.There are more suggestions to review, ideas that are being considered for future announcements, and more consultation with small business planned.

Renewing my driver’s licence and listening to Philp and Croy last week, I was reminded that the quality of the interaction between a government and its citizens has a big impact on people in thousands of small ways.

I wish Minister Oakes many happy Red Tape Reduction Days to come.

Laura Jones is executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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There’s no windfall for Burnaby, says city councillor

Greens spent big on Burnaby campaign

Dear Editor Mr. Victor Evans writes in the March 4 edition of the Now that “assessments have eliminated the homeowners’ grant for many.” That is true. But he goes on to say, “which has been a huge windfall for Burnaby.”

That is not true. The homeowners’ grant is completely controlled by the province.

The grant is applied against the school tax portion of the property tax bill that is collected by the city on behalf of the province.

The province sets the rate of school taxes, sets the amount of the homeowner grant and sets the parameters of when the grant is phased out.

This year, it is projected that only 81 per cent of Burnaby homes will be entitled to the homeowner grant, while the provincial average including all cities will be 91 per cent.

The “windfall” will be to the province of B.C., not the City of Burnaby.

In the coming weeks, city staff will be reporting to council on the impact of the increased assessments to our citizens.

Council had asked the province to freeze rates and review the impact of the overheated housing market on property owners.

The province rejected our request.

Colleen Jordan, councillor, vice-chair financial management committee

Church is wrong about assisted death Dear Editor I read with interest a letter in the Sun recently regarding “No to assisted death.

The Catholic church has a history of caring for the sick, not killing them” (Paul Schratz, director, communications office, Archdiocese of Vancouver).

Yes, the Catholic Church has a history, although not always a good one. As for the reference to barbarism, I think of the Spanish Inquisition as only one in a number of inhuman acts in the name of religion.

In any case, no one is compelled to choose assisted death. It is a choice. Doctors can choose to be involved or not, as in Holland and Switzerland, for example. There are more than enough doctors who, for compassionate reasons, are willing to take part in assisted dying, and the church should have respect for those who have a different spiritual persuasion or mindset.

Setting up one’s religion as judge and jury is not acceptable to the vast majority of people in this society.

Some of us even have our pets put to sleep rather than see them suffer. But I guess the Catholic Church believes that the only way to show caring, love and dignity to your loved ones is to watch them suffer as they await certain death.

Lastly, not to take anything away from the church or its people for their good work, the Catholic hospitals have been supported and paid for over and over through government funding, and it is not ironic as Mr. Schratz stated that everyone has the right to the benefits offered at any hospital, Catholic or otherwise, as they are publicly funded.

William Zander, New Westminster

jordanbober Certainly, the electoral outcome of the last federal election for the Green Party is not the best way to measure the effect the party and its candidates have had on the progression of political discourse in Canada, nor the investment that was made into its own political future. As someone who has been supporting the Green Party for many years, 2015 struck me as a watershed moment in terms of how the broader Canadian public came to see the party and understand what it stands for. Respect and admiration for the Green Party, the values and principles that it upholds, and the creative ideas that it brings to the table is at an all time high thanks to people like Lynne Quarmby.

Amrita Ahuja I believe Lynne Quarmby’s campaign more than double the Green Party membership in the riding and it was apparent at all candidates debates that the issues she was bringing to the table were becoming issues of importance to other candidates.

There were more than 75 volunteers participating with the Green Party in the Burnaby North-Seymour riding during the election. It’s important to note that ultimately what took precedent was strategic voting and because a large majority of Canadians did not want to see Harper re-elected, many pledged voters for Lynne Quarmby choose differently on the ballot.

Reader responds to mayor’s letter in defence of the city kids 1st Great Public Service??? Only two new pools in 30 years! Edmonds took 15 years to plan and build, and was built too small for the growing demand of the density in the area. No diving boards - no fun. We no longer have street cleaners on a regular basis, no garbage cans at bus stops, (see New Westminster) No family friendly parks, like that of Rocky Point in Port Moody. No food services or very limited at rinks, like Poirier in Coquitlam.

Many of the baby boomers parents (my grandparents) left Burnaby years ago because no alternative housing (other than high rises) were built. Now the Baby boomers are leaving too. No diversity in housing - not everyone wants to retire in a high rise. Burnaby is fast becoming a transient place to live. There will be no generations staying because of lack of creative and innovative community planning and affordability. HIgh rises and industrial buildings seem to be the only thing the BCA can build!

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Have you seen this SUV?: Police say this Range Rover SUV, pictured above, was involved in a deadly hitand-run on Wednesday night, and they are looking for information from anyone who may have seen it in the hours and days before the crash. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

It just goes to show how quickly a joke text can turn into anything but.

That’s what a Burnaby resident discovered the hard way after sending a fake text that a woman was being held hostage somewhere in B.C. The incident is detailed in Burnaby RCMP’s January/February public safety report to the city’s public safety committee.

The incident began on Feb. 24, when a police department in Alberta received a complaint of a text message from a cellphone that stated an unknown person had a woman held hostage somewhere in the province.

The text originated in B.C., and at that point, the Vancouver Police Department got involved tracking the message to Burnaby.

Burnaby Mounties took over, identifying an apartment, but eventually con-

firming the kidnapping to be false and the so-called victim safe.

The woman had indeed sent the text message but as a joke intended to only go to a close circle of friends, according to the report.

The message was inadvertently received by an unknown third party, who sounded the alarm.

The report noted because the woman acted with no malicious intent, charges were not considered.

Did you see this SUV?

Continued from page 1 woman in the SUV take off from the scene.

“As you can no doubt appreciate, this is a terribly tragic incident that resulted in the premature death of a young, vibrant woman who had many years ahead of her,” Panesar said.

As for the investigation, police were only offering a

few details.

Panesar said the Range Rover was “fraudulently obtained” but not stolen.

However, she didn’t elaborate on what that meant other than to add it was still early in the investigation. Police provided media with an actual picture of the SUV from before the accident and are asking the

public for help and information. Specifically, investigators are hoping someone saw it in the hours and days leading up to the crash.

Police also don’t have a description of the two people in the SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call the Burnaby RCMP’s traffic services at 604-294-7922.

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Hotbed of hip hop? Burnaby’s on its way Julie MacLellan LIVELY CITY

jmaclellan@burnabynow.com

When you think “hip hop hotbed,” you might not immediately think of Burnaby.

But some of the area’s best street dancers are working to change your mind.

Hot on the heels of the Urban Alchemy show that’s coming to the Michael J. Fox Theatre on March 18 (check out more online at www.burnabynow.com if you missed it in theWednesday, March 9 edition of the NOW), you can take in the Vancouver regionals of the Canadian Hip Hop Championships.

The event is set for Sunday, March 20, from 7 to 10 p.m., with dancers competing in junior, varsity, adult and MegaCrew categories.

Tickets for the event are $35 online in advance, or $45 at the door. Check out www.blueprintdance.com for more details.

ART WITH THE FAMILY If you have art lovers in the house, don’t forget to stop in to Burnaby Art Gallery on Sunday.

The gallery is hosting its next In the BAG session on March 13, running from 1 to 4 p.m.You and your family can drop in to check out the current New Acquisitions exhibition at the gallery and then get into the studio to make your own art project – this month’s theme is “Paint Resist.”

The program is free and open to all, and you can drop in any time to take part. But, because of its popularity, the gallery does suggest registering ahead – call 604-297-4422, or see

All in the family: The Debruyn family makes art during an In the BAG drop-in at Burnaby Art Gallery last year. Another In the BAG session is set for this Sunday at the gallery, this one in connection with the ongoing New Acquisitions exhibition. PHOTO NOW FILES

www.burnabyartgallery.ca for more details.

The Burnaby Art Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. FOOLS FOR ART The Burnaby Artists’ Guild is getting set to welcome April with its spring art show.

The show, Fools for Art, is set for the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts from April 1 to 3.

The opening is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, with the show on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun-

day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The show features work by featured artist Elena Surayeva and members of the guild, all displaying original artwork in a variety of styles and mediums. Artists will be on site, and some will be offering demonstrations.

Admission is free, as is parking. Call 604-291-6864 or see www.burnabyartists guild.com for more details.

CRAZY ABOUT COLOUR Crayons aren’t just for kids anymore.

Burnaby’s seniors are be-

Burnaby’s seniors are being invited to get on board with the adult colouring craze

ing invited to get on board with the adult colouring craze, with some new programs offered at Edmonds Community Centre.

Colour Me Relaxed,

which starts on Thursday, April 7 and runs for 13 sessions, introduces the new trend of adult colouring.

The sessions, led by volunteers, offer assistance with colours, shading and concepts. Participants bring their own books and colouring utensils (crayons, markers or pencil) – or you can use sample printouts. It’s free, but you have to register (barcode 298712).

On Friday, April 29, you can also take part in a Crayon Quilts session – which will teach you how to use crayons to create a small

quilted wall hanging using a favourite colouring book image or your own drawing. It runs 1 to 4 p.m. and costs $10.20 for Burnaby seniors’ members, $12.75 for non-members (barcode 398543).

Register online at www. burnaby.ca/webreg or call 604-297-4838.

Do you have an item for Lively City? Send arts and entertainment ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@burnabynow.com, or find her on Twitter, @julie maclellan.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: RICHPEX STAMP

By Jennifer Moreau SHOW WHAT IS IT? Vancouver Richpex Stamp Show: the largest stamp collecting show and auction in Western Canada.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? The region’s top stamp dealers will be at the show, so there are many opportunities to cash in on your collection. Or, if you’re a collector, there will be more than 2,500 lots for sale. Items include covers (empty envelopes with stamps), postcards, stamps and documents.

WHAT CAN I FIND? Highlights include an 1851 piece of correspondence from the mother of Canadian writer Pauline Johnson, a very rare 1899

registered letter from Canada to Sumatra, and a 1941 Silver Memorial Cross Medal. The pièce de résistance is an extremely rare registered letter from Vancouver to England that customs agents opened and resealed with three official stamps, each one worth $1,000.

WHO WILL BE THERE? Organizers are expecting 500 to 1,000 people.

Virtually every serious collector in Vancouver and Victoria will be there. Sixteen of Western Canada’s top stamp dealers will be there.

EVENT DETAILS: The event runs from March 18 to 20 at the Executive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy. Auction viewing times: Friday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 9 a.m. to noon. Info: stampauctionnetwork.com.

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today’sdrive 20 16 Honda

Your journey starts here.

Fit

Magical Value and Versatility

BY DAVID CHAO

Blending value, practicality and fun, the 2016 Honda Fit is the leader in the subcompact segment.

If you are looking to get the most for your dollar on your first car or want to downsize without sacrificing practicality, the Honda Fit may be the car for you. It competes with the likes of Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent and Nissan Versa Note.

Honda introduced the all-new third generation Fit last year, so 2016 sees no significant changes.

This new model evolved from the award-winning foundation and added fresh styling, a more refined driving experience, and upgraded technology and luxury features.

Design

When Honda went to the drawing board, its clear versatility was fundamental to the design of the new Fit. Mounting the fuel tank centrally – along with Honda’s ingenious Magic Seat - allow the Fit to offer class-leading interior space and versatility.

This new generation Fit has a smaller footprint than before; most notably it is 1.6 inches shorter in overall length. Despite this, Honda was able to increase passenger volume by 4.9 cubic feet and rear seat legroom by 4.8 inches.

The space-efficient Fit also boasts an all-new chassis - this new global subcompact platform is more rigid and lighter, which combine to improve driving dynamics and ride comfort.

This enhanced handling is reflected by the Fit’s

sportier exterior. The headlights are slimmer and integrate into the solid grille. The lower intakes are more aggressive and the hood slopes smoothly into the windshield.

The creases draw your eye along the sides and the tapered roofline ends in a small spoiler.

To match its fresh styling, the Fit is available in several vibrant colour options.

front seats. The clear, blue-lit instruments are easy to read and all the major controls are within easy reach. Cup holders and other storage compartments are plentiful to hold your everyday items.

Complementing the new exterior, the cabin features upgraded soft-touch materials and a sophisticated black with silver accent design.

Even the base model Fit comes equipped with a 5-inch colour LCD screen. Get the higher model and the screen grows to a 7-inch touchscreen running the nextgeneration HondaLink and a high-definition liquid crystal display. Unfortunately, the absence of easy-to-use knobs for controlling the radio may frustrate some buyers.

Performance

The highlight of the Fit is its second row Magic Seat.

While customers of subcompacts are not expecting sports car performance, Honda still wanted the Fit to have a playful character. In that effort, the new Fit receives several advances to its powertrain.

All Fit’s come with a new Earth Dreams technology engine. This 1.5-litre 4-cylinder has less weight and friction, increased compression ratio, and other changes to deliver 130 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque 11% and 7.5% improvements respectively.

This upgraded engine can be mated to two newly developed transmissions. Standard is a slick-shifting 6-speed manual, but an all-new continuously variable transmission is available if you prefer a more traditional approach. Both are designed to increase performance and efficiency over the previous model.

The joy of driving the Fit comes from its handling, which boasts a sharp steering and predicable tracking. The ride is surprisingly comfortable and smooth for a small vehicle. Also, outward visibility is excellent, allowing you to precisely clip the apex of any corner.

Environment

While the Fit offers a best-in-class 52.7 cubic feet of cargo space, it’s the innovative design that truly excites potential buyers. The 60/40 split rear seat folds flat into the floor, or if you just need height and not so much length, the seat bottoms flip up for tall objects. For even more versatility, the front passenger seat can fold flat to create an absolute cavern.

The wind noise is more noticeable, however, leading to suspicion that there may have been some cost reduction measures.

Features

The Fit is available in four trim levels with starting prices ranging from $14,730 to $21,530.

Standard equipment includes auto on-off headlights, LED brake lights, a rearview camera, and Bluetooth.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include keyless entry with push-button start, heated leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, satellite navigation with voice recognition, and a moonroof.

Fuel economy numbers (L/100km) for manual transmission equipped Fits are 8.1 city, 6.5 highway and 7.3 combined. CVT models return 7.3 city, 6.1 highway and 6.8 combined.

While the Fit is not a premium car, Honda’s use of soft-touch materials and classy design make it feel like it belongs in a higher cost-bracket segment.

Top-of-the-line models even have leather seats.

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Drivers are comforted by the nicely bolstered

The Honda Fit is an excellent pick for anyone looking for a practical, stylish, fun small car.

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The Fit is economical and fun-to-drive, but what truly sets it apart is its practicality.

There is little to complain about the Fit, but if pressed, it is not the cheapest subcompact on the market and the noise level is on the high side.

The Bottom Line

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ONE LOVE SOCIETY RESALE SHOP WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH ONE LOVE? One Love International has been in existence for about one year. It’s a registered society run by Dan Pageau. In December,

Pageau opened the doors to One Love thrift store and skateboard shop at 4845 Imperial St. in hopes of funding the many projects he has up his sleeve. The store sells gently used,

WHY OPEN A NOT-FORPROFIT BUSINESS? Pageau is a former professional skateboard champion who spent 10 years on tour travelling around the world. He wanted to give back to the community and so, after completing BCIT’s

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DON’T MISS THE FIRST EVER ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE EVENING, hosted by the Capitol Hill

Country Dance Society, on Saturday, March 12, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Heights United Church, at 4304 Parker Ave. Admission is $10, or $20 for families. Kids 12 and under get in for free. A group of Capitol Hill residents have come together to host an old-time night of contra dancing.The society is trying to revive the tradition from decades past, when Burnaby residents would gather for community dances.

All ages and skill levels are welcome, and there will be live music from the Burnaby Flying Allemande band, pictured here with Ruby Johnson.

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TAKE THE KIDS OUT FOR AN EASTER EGG HUNT at Hillview Preschool on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The event is for children 10 and under.

There will be face painting, refreshments and crafts.

The preschool is at 4340 Carson St.Tickets are $5 per child, or $7 at the gate.

To order tickets early, call 604-431-0119. Hillview is a non-profit preschool, and proceeds from the

event help pay for programs and activities. Info: www. hillviewpreschool.ca.

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GO TREASURE HUNTING at the Confederation Centre flea market this Saturday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be more than 50 tables of items, and admission is free.The centre is at 4585 Albert St. Info: 604-294-1936.

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JOIN THE KNITTING CIRCLE at the Tommy Douglas library branch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Knit2gether is a group of friendly people

who gather to knit, crochet, chit chat and share cookies and tea. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners.There will be a limited supply of yarn and needles for new members.

The library is at 7311 Kingsway.

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DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF THE VANCOUVER ASAHI BASEBALL TEAM? Join author Ellen Schwartz for the launch of her new children’s book, Heart of a Champion, at the Nikkei Centre this Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. Heart

of a Champion is about a 10-year-old boy who looks up to his brother, a member of the famed Asahi baseball team from Vancouver’s Japantown. Kenny keeps his families spirits buoyed after his brother’s arrest.The book is geared towards kids aged nine to 12. The centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.

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Track cyclists now have four more opportunities to take part in Friday night races with the Burnaby Velodrome Club.

The club is extending its race season with monthly races from March to June on select Friday nights.

Typically there are about 20 Friday night races each year, 10 from October to December and another 10 from January to March, but because of the growing popularity of these events, the club decided to add an additional four races.

The added races get started at 7 p.m. on March 18, April 22, May 13 and June 17.There can be up to four different categories of racing

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“We look forward to seeing everyone at the track to take in the exciting racing,” said Mike Rothengatter, program coordinator at the velodrome, in a press release.

The velodrome club also offers several beginner courses, including learn to ride and learn to race.

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Wondering what to watch on Netflix this weekend?

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We review the latest shows on Netflix, Shomi and Crave TV. Here’s what we have reviewed so far: Cartel Land, an Oscar nominated documentary on vigilantes fighting Mexico’s drug cartels; Love, the new Judd Apatow series, and all of House of Cards, Season 4.

Go to www.pressplaynet work.ca to listen.While you’re there, check out the other podcasts we air: Pass It to Bulis,This is the Lotusland and The Practical Geek.

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FREE BIZ WORKSHOP Here’s one for the budding entrepreneurs.

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HEART HEALTH EVENT Burnaby’s favourite health columnist is giving a free lecture on heart health this month. Dr. Davidicus Wong, author of our paper’s Healthwise column, is speaking on Wednesday, March 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Alan Emmott Centre, at 6650 Southoaks Cres. Dr.Wong will talk about heart disease and prevention. The session is free, but you must preregister by calling Leona Cullen at 604-259-4450. Dr.Wong’s talk is part of the ongoing

DONATION Kudos to the Edith Lando charitable foundation for a generous $4,000 donation to Burnaby Down Syndrome Research Foundation.

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The Royal at Victoria Hill Lives Up to its Name Onni Group unveils the last offering in the sought-after Victoria Hill masterplanned community in New Westminster

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n the highly sought-after masterplanned community of Victoria Hill, one of the largest and most respected developers in Canada, Onni Group, is once again offering a unique and exciting new project, The Royal.

Designed by award-winning Yamamoto Architecture, The Royal will feature two boutique four-storey buildings blending the best of Old World charm with today’s contemporary design.

The Royal features only 63 homes, including six townhomes centered on a beautifully landscaped plaza that will create a gathering place and further encourage the sense of community that has made Victoria Hill so popular with its residents.

Thoughtfully designed, these homes will reflect the lifestyle needs of first-time home owners, downsizers and empty nesters.

Situated at the heart of the awardwinning community, nestled between Centre Pond Park and The Grand Lawn, with heritage trees, paths and greenways, it’s easy to understand why there’s been such a huge response.

“The Royal will be the last chance to buy a brand new home in Victoria Hill, a well-

established neighbourhood with over 40 acres of green space,” says Sam Jenkins, regional sales manager at Onni Group of Companies. “This will be a very limited opportunity and is the final piece of land to be developed at Victoria Hill, which Onni has been building for over a decade now.”

Victoria Hill is attracting a lot of buzz from the immediate or surrounding cities, everyone taken by the natural beauty that

surrounds this community.

“It’s a much more affordable option and more and more people are moving here for its central location within the Lower Mainland and the bridgeless commute downtown,” he adds.

Ranging from 610 to 1,385 square feet, The Royal features spacious oneand three-bedroom homes that include generous outdoor space (with particularly large terraces on all upper-level homes)

for entertaining or catching a spectacular sunset.

Then there is the private, residentsonly amenities space. It showcases a 1,300-square-foot professionally equipped fitness centre with state-of-the-art weight-lifting equipment. As well, there is a well-appointed outdoor lounge for dining and entertaining with direct access to a beautifully landscaped rooftop overlooking the Fraser River with a BBQ area and artificial turf lawn.

The Royal offers a truly carefree living experience in this New Westminster community. Starting from $329,900, these beautifully appointed homes are rare today. In addition, your new home is close to transit, shopping and everything an urbanite wants.

“The Royal is the final chapter for Victoria Hill,” adds Jenkins. “A pedestrian friendly neighbourhood located right next door to Queen’s Park … people love the sense of community that Onni has created here and really appreciate how connected it is to transit yet hidden away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.”

The Grand Opening for The Royal at Victoria Hill is THIS Saturday, March 12 from noon to 6 pm at the presentation centre, #203 - 20 E Royal Ave, New Westminster. There will be a Vera’s Burger Shack food truck on site serving food and beverages.

For more information, call 604-5230733, email theroyal@onni.com or visit www.onni.com/theroyal. Open daily from noon to 6pm (except Fridays). Estimated completion is slated for fall 2017.

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It was close, but the St.Thomas More Knights got off on the right foot Wednesday at the B.C. 3A senior boys basketball championships in Langley.

Led by Cam Morris’ doubledouble, the Knights rallied to beat the unranked Nanaimo District Islanders 62-58 to advance to

Thursday’s quarterfinals against Abbotsford (past the NOW’s deadline).

By outscoring the Islanders 1812 over the final quarter, STM flipped a game where, despite its closeness, only saw two lead changes.

“We switched man-to-man defence and (EJ Escobedo) and Richard (Galicia), our two-guards, got up and denied Nanaimo’s big

posts. It led to some big steals and just broke their momentum,” remarked coach Aaron Mitchell said of the second-half swing.

Morris scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as STM erased a 40-33 deficit over the final 13 minutes, spurred on by clutch shots from Edward Ju and Escobedo.

The Knights’ biggest deficit was nine points, but for a good portion

of the third quarter the two teams battled bucket-for-bucket. STM tied it at 46-46 early in the fourth, and they took the lead with a 14-8 run, with Ju canning a key trey.

“We ran into foul trouble, but at the end of the day we got the job done.”

While Nanaimo proved more accurate, connecting on 50 per cent of their field goal attempts as compared to the Knights’ 35.3 per

cent, the Burnaby school defended well and limited the opposition to just 44 shots -- 18 in the second half.

Mitchell expects a sharper shooting effort in the next game.

Escobedo finished with 14 points, while Galicia contributed 11.

The win moved STM into the quarterfinals, where they faced the Abbotsford Panthers.

Steelers binge to 2-1 lead

Celebration time: The Grandview Steelers’ Ian Prevost, in black, celebrates a goal against the Delta Icehawks on Tuesday, despite being surrounded. The Steelers went into Ladner and defeated the Icehawks 5-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven series. The two teams meet Saturday in Ladner. The next game in Burnaby is Sunday, at 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Winter Club. PHOTO GORD GOBLE

Burnaby takes aim at fifth B.C. soccer title Lakers make jump to under-18 look easy, racking up fifth straight B.C. tourney spot Dan Olson

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When does a streak become a dynasty?

The Burnaby Metro Selects Lakers have crossed that line.

The under-18 metro boys team will be competing in their fifth straight provincial cup this summer, after topping the Metro League.

Although the most recent decision, a 2-1 victory over Richmond United last month, locked up the berth to the July 7 to 10 tournament, which Burnaby is hosting, the successful path was set many years ago.

“The core group of our team has been together for five years – when we first started at u13,” remarked coach Franco Iuele in an email. “Over the past five years, many of our players have moved (on) to play at the B.C. Select Premier League or with the Whitecaps.”

A part of this year’s lineup have also faced promotion offers, but chose to stay and play with their Laker friends, he noted.

“Part of the attraction for our boys to stay with out team is because it feels like an extended family.The friendships that both the players and parents have nurtured and devel-

oped over the years have been just as valuable as the success by the boys on the field.”

That success has been four provincial titles, including last year’s 3-2 victory over Richmond in the u16 final.

We like to put a lot of pressure on the opposition and have created many goals because of our high tempo.

In the move up to a new division, the test became his 16 year olds competing against 17 year olds. No one was fazed by that prospect, however, as evident by their first-place finish.

It’s been a team accomplishment, but Iuele pointed to the play of midfielder Marco Favaro and centre back Mario Banovic for set-

ting a tone, as well as rookie goalkeeper Brian Del Carpio for making an immediate impact this season.

Defensively, Kolby Buljevic laid the foundation in tandem with Banovic, while Matteo Iuele and Mihai Hodut cemented the midfield.

Carrying a big part of the leadership load, as captains, were Anthony Prpic and Nicholas Sanchez.

In the league final against Richmond, Favaro and Sanchez supplied the offence, while Del Carpio was firm in holding back a forceful rally.

“It’s really taken all 17 players to believe in each other and to work hard together in order for us to be successful,” said Iuele, who has coached in the minor ranks for 36 years. “On the field, we are pretty diverse.We can attack and defend quite well and do a good job outpossessing our opposition on most games.We like to put a lot of pressure on the opposition and have created many goals because of our high tempo.

“We can also vary our play from possession to quick counter attacks making us a little unpredictable to defend (against).”

Braedon Gurney’s goal five minutes into the third period not only stole the momentum back, but it keyed a threegoal run for the Grandview Steelers in a 5-2 victory over the Delta Icehawks on Tuesday.

The win in Ladner gave Grandview a 2-1 series lead in the Pacific Junior B Hockey League semifinal.

The Steelers led 2-0 with goals by Nicolas Bizzutto and Ian Prevost, but Delta rallied to pull even, tying it 30 seconds into the third on Michael Schellenberg’s third goal of the series.

With the Icehawks having erased a two-goal deficit, the situation called for some momentum busting.

And that’s just what Grandview did.

Gurney restored the Steelers’ lead at 5:08 and was followed a minute later when Bizzutto deposited his second of the game. Nico Bruno capped the offence with 3:14 left in the third.

Cole MacInnes turned aside 28 shots in the win.

The series continues Saturday in Delta, while Game 5 is slated for Sunday, 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Winter Club.

DEER LAKE MAKES TOURNEY DEBUT The Deer Lake Falcons made history on Wednesday.

The Single-A senior boys high school basketball team played its firstever game at the provincials, and pushed it to overtime before falling 7767 to Bulkley Valley Christian at the Langley Events Centre.

A private school for the SeventhDay Adventist Church, the Falcons entered the tournament ranked sixth in B.C., while Bulkley Valley Christian sat among the honourably mentioned.

The two teams stayed within striking distance most of the game, with Deer Lake leading 32-31 at halftime.Tied 59-59 after 40 minutes, the northern B.C. squad took control and outscored Deer Lake 18-8 to advance to the quarterfinals.

For the Falcons, Xavion Fleary counted 17 points, while Quennel Anderson chipped in 14 points and tallied 15 rebounds. Adding 11 points in support was Taryk Prendergast. Pulling down a team-high 16 rebounds was Timothy Jakovac.

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Taking it in stride: Burnaby’s Yimi Huang pushes towards the finish line at last week’s national Biathlon championships in Valcartier, QC.

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In a crowd, Burnaby’sYimi Huang knows how to stand out.The 759 Falcon Royal Canadian Air cadet proved that point at the national biathlon championships last week in Valcartier, QC, when she picked up a silver medal.

In the mass start competition, Huang was among the crowd when the race began, but crossed the finish line second. Her silver-medal time was 45:31, giving her a chance to represent her province in the flag delegation.

It was just Huang’s second national championships.

A total of 130 young biathletes qualified for the event, held at the Myriam Bedard Biathlon Centre.

Huang was joined by fellow Burnaby athlete Claire Weng at the competition, as the two finished second in B.C.

Disappointment weighed heavily for the coach of the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs, who were eliminated from the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League playoffs Monday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vancouver Northwest Giants.

You don’t get so close to upsetting a provincial powerhouse, having taken a 1-0 series lead and forcing extra time in the deciding game, without raising expectations.

“We went into the series wanting to win and wanted to close it out (Monday)...

Absolutely I’m (proud), we really just started to find our way as a hockey team, we pushed them further than they probably thought,” said coach Jamie Jackson.

Last year’s BCMML champs, the Chiefs endured a slow start as it searched for chemistry, Jackson said.

“We struggled, struggled a lot, actually,” he noted. “We didn’t gel (after the Mac’s Midget Christmas tournament in Calgary) the way we thought we would, and we were quite battered from that.

“With such a young team, it was tough on our confidence.”

The squad, which draws talent from east Burnaby, New Westminster, the TriCities and Ridge Meadows, won its final four regular

season games to finish sixth at 17-15-8 -- 10 wins back of the third-place Giants.

They shocked the higher ranked rival 3-2 in Game 1, thanks to standout netminding from Coquitlam’s Kolby Matthews. But the Giants evened the series with a 7-2 victory, forcing Monday’s deciding date.

Among the new players this year were a pair of

Burnaby players -- defenceman Jonny Sheardown and forward Sean Gulka.

Sheardown played a big role, scoring four times and assisting on 23 others over 39 games.

“He was really consistent guy for us and made a lot of plays we needed as a group.

His preparation work was outstanding for a 16-yearold,” Jackson said.

Gulka, meanwhile, displayed a lot of grit and skill over the season, scoring five times and assisting on 14 others while accumulating a team-high 112 penalty minutes. A nagging injury saw him miss the postseason.

“Previous to (his injury) I think Sean was disappointed in his production but we weren’t unhappy with the progress he made...”

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