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ON YOUR MARK: At left, kids are ready for action at the Grandparent and Family Easter Egg Hunt held March 26 at the Bonsor Seniors’ Centre. Above, a young searcher hops to it on his quest for eggs. The event gave kids aged 1.5 to 10 years old a chance to hunt for eggs, make crafts and decorate Easter baskets, alongside their grandparents and other family members. PHOTOS JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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‘There are no places that we are safe’ By Janaya Fuller-Evans

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About 150 people, mostly women, gathered for a safety session at Burnaby Mountain Secondary on Wednesday night with questions for police about attacks in the city. The personal safety forum took place near the sites of two recent daytime

sexual assaults.There have been five sexual assaults in Burnaby over the past two months. The session, led by Burnaby city staffer and retired RCMP officer Chris Drouin, focused on steps people – women in particular – can take to protect themselves.While most of the tips were common sense, Drouin said common sense

isn’t always common practice. “This presentation is to help you not become a victim of crime,” he said, adding that violence is not the fault of victims, but it won’t end until perpetrators stop assaulting people. “There are no places that we are safe from the effects of violence,” Drouin told the crowd. But he added

Your brain is the ultimate weapon against violence that women can take control of their safety by limiting opportunities for attack. Some of the tips included being aware of surround-

ings, walking with confidence, limiting distractions, planning routes ahead of time to avoid isolated areas, wearing footwear that doesn’t hinder movement, and parking in well-lit areas. Drouin also suggested wearing a personal safety alarm, which emits a high, piercing sound when activated. It can cause an attacker to run, he said, giving

women time to escape. But most importantly, women should trust their instincts and ignore the impulse to be polite, he said. “Your brain is the ultimate weapon against violence,” Drouin said. If a stranger tries to strike up a conversation, it may be an attempt to gauge a woman’s vulnerability, according Continued on page 4

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Claudia Richter What’s her occupation? VETERINARIAN

Why is she in the news? Claudia Richter is like the patron saint of animals. She runs her own clinic – the Burnaby Veterinarian Hospital – and every year, she donates her time for Vets in Action, a one-day blitz providing free care for abandoned or homeless pets. The Burnaby SPCA branch provides the cats and dogs, and Richter organizes a small army of vets, assistants and techs for a day of free spaying, neutering and dental work. Some even recruit their spouses as volunteer drivers, shuttling animals back and forth from the SPCA. Vets in Action was

What’s the most rewarding part of your job? Everyone wants to say puppies! (laughter) The most rewarding thing is when we do something – for example, the other week I did a dentistry, and we pulled a bunch of teeth on a little dog.The first time I ever saw him, he came in and he was trying to bite me, every time I tried to look at his mouth.Then after the dentistry – we pulled a whole bunch of teeth out of his mouth – and he came back a week later, and he didn’t want to bite me anymore. He was a really, real-

Richter’s idea. She started it three years ago, treating roughly 30 animals with procedures totalling an estimated $20,000 to $30,000. The Burnaby SPCA branch loved the idea so much they named her vet of the year in 2013. Richter hopes other vets pick up the torch and spread Vets In Action across the province. This year’s event takes place on April 10 at her clinic on Springer Avenue. We chatted with Richter about some of the best and worst parts of being a veterinarian. By Jennifer Moreau

ly nice dog. He was in pain, and he was uncomfortable, right? The most rewarding is (when) you see an animal come back and you’ve helped them, and they come back and they are so much happier. What’s the hardest thing about your job? Euthanasia is hard. Helping animals have a way of passing that’s a little more graceful and without pain and ending suffering is sort of more how I see it. I find it harder when I know there’s an animal that I could help but I can’t, and it’s because of money, or because of somebody’s beliefs sometimes.That’s tough. If someone doesn’t believe me that this animal is in pain, and I try to convince them –

HELPING ANIMALS Burnaby veterinarian Claudia Richter started Vets In Action three years ago. She spends an entire day doing free procedures to help dogs and cats from the Burnaby SPCA. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER that’s tough. You donate tens of thousands of dollars every year in free care for Vets In Action.Why do you do it? If you come there, … the place is just buzzing. It’s just amazing – the compassion and these people in one place there to just help these animals.The SPCA doesn’t have the funds all the time to treat them right away. So putting them ahead, with that much money, that’s huge. And these animals are finding homes a lot quicker if they are feeling well, right? If you’re not feeling great, you’re not going to be the

one wagging your tail, wanting to be adopted. … and maybe you’ll get overlooked. Do you think people should always get their pets spayed or neutered? Absolutely. What about pit bulls? They have a bad rep, and some people want bans on certain breeds. Does that work? I don’t believe in breed bans. I think it has been proven all over the world that that has never worked. We have many, many pit bulls in our clientele, and they are generally lovely, lovely dogs.

You’re trying to help animals with medical care if they are suffering. It’s very similar to what doctors do with people. Why did you chose the veterinarian route instead of the doctor route? I am terrified of needles. (laughs) I’m actually serious. Just thinking about having to give a needle to a person or getting a needle myself makes me sweat. My dad is a doctor. I grew up in a family where I was exposed to that, but yeah. When I first told my parents I was going to be a veterinarian, they were laughing at me: “You’re afraid of

needles!”Yep, but when it comes to animals, it’s a different feeling for me. Do you have any animals yourself? Oh yes, I have two dogs and a cat. And I usually have some kind of foster. We have a little dog that was surrendered. And we have a cat at the clinic as well. So I consider those my animals, too, but everyone at the clinic would say the same thing. Anything else? I should probably thank all the amazing volunteers that come out every year.

City ﬁlm studios planning major expansion Bridge Studios rezoning application a sign that the film industry in British Columbia is doing well

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A popular Burnaby film studio known for creating fantasy could soon see its expansion become a reality. On Tuesday, the city held a public hearing that included a rezoning application for a major expansion to Bridge Studios, located at 3700 and 3880 Henning Dr. The company behind the studio is planning a multiphase expansion of the facility that includes the con-

struction of a new effects stage with office space, a parkade, new sound stage and four-storey digital arts production building. When all the phases are complete in the next few years, the studio could provide employment opportunities for up to 1,000 people. There was no opposition to the application at the public hearing Tuesday. Art Phillips, director of development for Larco Investments, the company that owns the studio,

told the NOW the expansion was necessary to keep up with demand from the film industry. He added the company wouldn’t consider a major expansion if it didn’t feel positive about the industry. “For Burnaby, it means a clean industry, it means a strong employment generator and it means a continuation of the film industry in B.C., with Burnaby really taking the lead in the province,” he said, noting the strong support for the studio by the city and council.

Phillips didn’t want to disclose the cost of the expansion, other than to confirm it was in the millions. At any given time, 800 people could be working out of the studios. Mayor Derek Corrigan said it was exciting to the see studio expand, suggesting Burnaby is lucky to become the home of film studios in B.C. He suggested the industry offers a lot of high-quality jobs, while also helping small companies grow their businesses around it.

“It’s been all around one of the most positive economic developments in our city over the course of the last decade,” Corrigan said. The application still needs to head back to council for final approval at a later date.The first phase of the expansion is expected to be complete later this spring. The studio, which opened its doors in 1987, has undergone a number of expansions in the last three decades, including a sound stage and workshop

in 1996. The public hearing also included a rezoning application for the third and fourth phases of the Station Square development in the Metrotown Town Centre area, and an application for a three-tower development in the Brentwood Town Centre area on Beta Avenue. There was no public opposition to either project, but they will still need to be approved by council at a later date.

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Local runners ‘coming together in solidarity’ Continued from page 1 to Drouin. If a woman feels uncomfortable being approached, they shouldn’t worry about being rude, he added. In fact, men should be aware that their behaviour may appear threatening if they approach or get too close to a woman, and should know to respect boundaries, he said.

Scream for your life, ﬁght for your life

When it comes to actually being attacked, he recommended women yell and fight, and do everything possible so the attacker doesn’t move them to a second location. “Scream for your life, fight for your life, try to escape,” he said. Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Major John Buis also spoke to the crowd, mentioning the trail attacks in

the area in particular. Audience members had questions following the presentation, including requests for specific information about the attacks in the area. There was some frustration from the crowd when specific information could not be provided, as it might impede the current investigation. Many women attended the forum to get an idea of how safe they are in the area. “I’m in the community and I like to walk, and I want to see whether it’s safe to walk on my own, and just to be reassured,” said Patricia Snow, who lives in the neighbourhood. Drouin recommends that women do not walk alone on trails and in isolated areas. Women from local running groups were also in attendance. Rainy Kent, who coordinates two Sun Run training clinics in North Burnaby, said people are tired of feeling afraid and want to do something about it. Once the clinics wrap up,

Have you seen him? Police released a sketch of the suspect in a Feb. 18 attack. So far, leads from the sketch have not panned out. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

she is considering connecting with other runners to create a safety network, almost like a runners’ Block Watch, she said. “It’s the community coming together in solidarity, really, just to say, ‘We’re taking control of this instead of feeling victimized by it,’” she added. Burnaby RCMP recently created a sexual assault task force to investigate the five

attacks, the first of which occurred on Jan. 29. Police have not yet determined if the five attacks are linked, according to Buis, but the task force is using considerable resources and is working with law enforcement in nearby jurisdictions and throughoutWestern Canada on the investigation. Burnaby’s serious crime section is leading the investigation, with help from crime analysts and the RCMP’s behavioural sciences group. Some people have come forward about a suspect sketch that was released to the media, Buis told the NOW, but those leads have not panned out. Police are asking that anyone who thinks they might know something about the attacks to contact the RCMP. “Because it’s going to take somebody who’s out and about in a park or a trail who sees something and calls us,” he said. “Because the urges this person has, I don’t think they’re going to just stop for 10 years before surfacing again.”

What has happened? A timeline of events 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.

Friday, 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.

Saturday, March 5 A woman was sexually assaulted walking along in Holdom Avenue late in the evening on March 5. Similar to two other assaults in the area, police described the attack as a groping incident.

Thursday, Feb. 18 A woman was walking along a path on the urban trail around 12:40 p.m., was approached by a man and sexually assaulted. 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.

Sunday, March 6 A woman had just left the Lake City Way SkyTrain station at 2:50 p.m. and was walking on a popular trail when she was approached by an unknown man and sexually assaulted. The woman was taken to hospital and received treatment. The assault was interrupted by a Good Samaritan who scared off the suspect.

Tuesday, March 1 On March 1, a Burnaby woman was walking home

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Team pays tribute to Cole Burnaby lacrosse player died jumping off a cliff in Lynn Canyon Jeremy Deutsch

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Cole Marsh had aspirations of taking his talents on the lacrosse field to the next level, putting together a recruitment video for universities with the help of coaches from his Burnaby Mountain Selects Lacrosse team. That was last fall. The 17-year-old Coquitlam resident and goaltender with the Burnaby team won’t get the chance to see how far he could have gone in the sport. On Monday, he reportedly climbed over the safety fences and jumped off a cliff near the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. He clung to the rocks for about 30 minutes while rescuers made their way to him, but he eventually was swept into the water. As of Wednesday, the teen’s body had still not been recovered. The Burnaby lacrosse team is now remembering Marsh as “genuine and personable” and who was popular among his teammates. Marsh’s coach and Selects executive director Brent Hoskins said the teen was the type of athlete that seemed to create an immediate bond with both his coaches and his teammates. He said Marsh’s death has been particularly diffi-

cult for his teammates, as they were all set to graduate and move on to the next steps in their education and career. Marsh played goal for two seasons with the Selects elite touring program, the last being in the summer of 2015.This fall, Hoskins helped Marsh put together a recruiting package. Prior to the 2014 season, he also attended a number of summer SFU lacrosse camps. He’s listed on the 2015 roster for the Port Coquitlam B Saints in the B.C. Intermediate Lacrosse League. Hoskins, who got word of the incident Monday night, said Marsh was also generous with his time with the younger kids in the program. “Cole was definitely the type of individual who would always show up early and stay late to his own practices … he would always work with the younger goaltenders and take the time to interact and be a mentor to them as well,” he told the NOW. Hoskins said the team will now try to continue Marsh’s legacy as much as possible, and focus on the positive qualities the teen represented. “Obviously, it’s a very tragic turn of events,” he said.

Remembered: Burnaby Mountain Selects Lacrosse goalie Cole Marsh is being remembered by his team as being “genuine and personable.” He died Monday after he jumped off a cliff near the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

North Vancouver RCMP Sgt. Doug Brecknell said water levels would continue to be monitored and a recovery would be attempted once they were safe. The Lower Mainland District Air 1 helicopter and North Vancouver police boat are also monitoring the creek beds and Burrard Inlet in the hopes of locating Marsh. -With files from Sarah Payne,Tri-City News

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A little ﬁnger pointing at ‘those’ drivers Breaking news! Fifty per cent of Canadians say drivers are getting worse. And the other 50 per cent who believe all is well are probably the drivers who are getting worse.We jest, sort of. A new survey has found that 57 per cent of British Columbians say there are worse drivers in their city or town than five years ago. Now we’re not sure if the respondents meant that all drivers were getting worse, or that there are a lot of new drivers who are worse

than the drivers who were around before. But what we do know is that everyone can agree that more drivers are disobeying the rules of the road. Four in five Canadians (78 per cent) say they saw a driver not signalling before a turn, including 87 per cent in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.Three in five Canadians (61 per cent) witnessed a car taking up two spaces in a parking lot – including 75 per cent in Alberta. And, according to

the survey, British Columbians appear to be the undisputed leaders in three dangerous behaviours.While half of Canadians (49 per cent) saw a driver not stopping at an intersection when it was required, the proportion jumps to 61 per cent in B.C. British Columbians are also way ahead of the Canadian average on seeing a car turning right or left from an incorrect lane (58 per cent, compared to 41 per cent in Canada).

The numbers go on and on. Suffice it to say the Insights West online poll doesn’t really tell us anything we wouldn’t have come up with ourselves. The only strange information in it is the response to whether there are specific groups of people in their city or town who are worse drivers than others. When asked to identify who is responsible for bad driving, they pointed the finger primarily at young and old drivers. Again, we’re

thinking, that both parties may be doing a little fingerpointing at the other generation. But that, again, is a large assumption.We hesitate to guess at what other groups drivers pointed to – as the survey summary didn’t detail those. And, we suspect, it will no doubt have something to do with racism. In any case, there is one group that most can agree are the very worst drivers. Those are the people who continue to look at their

blasted cellphones while driving. Those people seem to be vying for the worst driver awards in all categories.We used to think drinking drivers were the most dangerous – not that they aren’t extremely dangerous – but the numbers of drivers distracted by their cellphones is giving drunk drivers a run for their money. COMMENT ON THIS AT

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The quest for transparency No one could be blamed for wanting to scream “go to your rooms” at some local council meetings across B.C. Seven of eight Nanaimo city councillors want their mayor, Bill McKay, to quit. Last month, Grand Forks council went to court to force a councillor out.They lost. Greenwood residents tried it last year.Their petition was stayed by the court, but they’re not deterred. Courts should be the last refuge of citizens or councils wanting to overturn election results. Judges are reluctant to do so and it takes more than a dysfunctional personality type to persuade them otherwise. The problem with some councils is transparency, period.When most communities in B.C. have more incamera meetings than the City of Toronto, there’s a problem. In Ontario, councils are entitled to go in camera to consider six specific matters. According to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, there are four reasons that councils must go in camera and over a dozen reasons why they “may” close a meeting. The nuance between “may” and “must” seems to have been lost on a few. Fighting freedom of information requests tooth and nail seems to be standard operating procedure at most city halls. In February, a B.C. Supreme Court judge took the unusual step of rebuking the City ofVancouver

over its handling of such requests, noting that the city could have possibly averted a “needless” 12-day defamation lawsuit.The city won the lawsuit, but in a telling move the judge didn’t award the city costs. Then there’s the “nope, not our responsibility” syndrome that stretches right up to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender. Fassbender replied to a citizen’s complaint last month with: “The ministry does not intervene in the daily functions of a local government. … If you believe that the town has failed to comply with provincial legislation, or has otherwise acted outside of its authority, you may wish to seek legal counsel to determine any potential remedies.” That’s nice. It falls on citizens to retain legal counsel to enforce provincial legislation. Maybe one day the B.C. government will get around to fixing the Community Charter as it applies to conflict-of-interest rules, but in the meantime councillors could follow a simple one: when in doubt, step out. And if the government ever did decide to accept its constitutional responsibility over local governments, it could start by establishing provincewide policies on everything from councillor salaries to transparency. It would save everyone a lot of grief. Dermod Travis is the executive director of Integrity B.C.

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Dear Editor I read with amazement that the Burnaby board of education and the Burnaby Teachers’ Association were musing about creating a “sanctuary schools” policy. This is the kind of ridiculous ideological nonsense that is all too common from teachers’ unions and their political allies on school boards. The idea of “sanctuary cities” already makes a mockery of legal systems and the rule of law around the world, and it is absurd that teachers and educators should be spending their time trying to figure out how to accommodate people who’ve broken Canada’s already overly liberal laws. And to add insult to injury, it is unthinkable that teachers who rally against bullying and violence, would think it appropriate to meet with activist Harsha Walia – someone who has publicly condoned violence and rioting and has personally used intimidation and hate against people who get in the way of her “protests.” Shame on the Burnaby Teachers’ Association for getting involved in this! James Potter, by email

Why are we still helping fossil fuels? Dear Editor “One of the responsibilities of any and every Canadian prime minister is to get our resources to market.” – Justin Trudeau, First Ministers Meeting, March 2016, Vancouver That’s all well and good, but shouldn’t the starting point be climate change rather than the exportation of tar sands oil? It may be true that some taxes and royalties will help fund some social services such as health care, but wouldn’t pollution prevention help avoid adding to the creation of those costs in the first place? Isn’t an unpolluted environment a responsibility of governments as well and, if so, why are we allowing it to be trumped by the exportation of fossil fuels? I mean, if the we recognize the harmful impact of fossil fuels on the environment, and if we subscribe to the ideal of transitioning off of fossil fuels, why in hell are we focused on feeding the monster? Bill Brassington Sr., Burnaby

Don’t make taxpayers cover the cost of refugee leisure passes Dear Editor Re: Should refugees get free leisure passes?, Burnaby NOW, March 25. What else is new. Taxpayers can pay again. I say let this non-profit do what they want, but don’t shove it onto the taxpayer. The government has done more than enough with our money. It’s time some people get over this kind of thinking. What about our own poor pensioners and homeless who don’t have enough to eat or medical care. Let’s build the pipeline and develop our resources so we can pay our own first. A. Brian Vandergugten, Burnaby

Fred Curtis Wow, how he got through to the right department is amazing. Good for him! Carrie McLaren Good job. The city could put in a phone number like other cities have (Vancouver has 311 I think) Cidalia Martin Aki is one of my staff... very cool and good for him!

Burnaby eyeing federal housing money Metrotown Residents The City of Burnaby holds over 400 properties held for resale but will not publicly divulge the various addresses. Perhaps there are other lands more suitable for affordable housing that are within walking distance to transit hubs. In Edmonds, BC Housing is giving up prime land zoned for affordable housing to developer Ledmac, in exchange for a five story apartment for the 90 families that will be displaced by the deal. The developer will rezone for an undisclosed number of market towers on the former public lands. Ledmac contributed to both the BC Liberals and theMayors party to the tune of nearly $80,000. These are not good deals for taxpayers. Devon Johnstone Is $1200. low income? Don’t think so.

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Ryan Bourassa Once upon a time, we believed the world was flat, the sun, moon, and stars were gods and magic was a real thing. In the future, we will add “climate change” as a man made thing that we had controll over by stopping energy extraction in Canada. The continents were once joined together, and Canada had a tropical climate. It’s nature. We have no controll over it. Pipelines won’t kill us, get over it people. JohnCHunter I recall that in 1972 Time or a similar magazine had an article that warned of the extreme real threat of global cooling. Then we had Y2K. LouK Don’t you love it. For years the oil industry makes more profits than any industry on the planet while at the same time destroying the environment and now that times are tough for them they want us the taxpayer to help clean up their mess. This is corporate welfare capitalism at it’s finest.

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Students at a Burnaby independent school will start going deep next year thanks to an $8,000 government grant. St. Michael’s Elementary School will launch a kindergarten to Grade 7 Learning in Depth program in September, after getting one of 15 Innovation Partnerships grants announced this month. “I’m really grateful to the ministry for being able to find this money for schools to be able to really take risks and be innovative because otherwise it would have be very difficult for us,” principal Caterina Kennedy told the NOW. “Our pro-D budget is miniscule.” Learning in Depth is the brainchild of SFU education professor Kieran Egan. Each student in the program is given a specific topic (“dust” or “skin” for example) to learn about for one hour a week through her or his whole school

Fish expert: St. Michael’s Elementary School Grade 3 student Yeonja Nazareno researches her topic, fish, during Learning in Depth time at her school Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

career – kindergarten to Grade 12. “If you don’t know something in depth, you really never get an understanding of the nature of knowledge,” Egan told the NOW in a 2014 interview. “So what I was trying to do was invent a little program that would ensure that every child became an expert. What they actually learn is how little they know, so it generates a kind of humil-

ity about knowledge, but it also gives them a sense of how the other things they’re studying in school are all very superficial, and it gives them a desire to want to know more.” St. Michael’s has piloted the project this year in one Grade 3 and one Grade 6 class, but, starting next school year, all students will spend an hour and a half each week learning about their topic – picked at ran-

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dom in September. St. Michael’s is the second school in Burnaby to launch a Learning in Depth program schoolwide. University Highlands was the first in 2012. Kennedy said she first learned about Learning in Depth while looking for ways the school could implement the new B.C. curriculum with its emphasis on creative and critical thinking, project-based learning and personalized learning. “I love the philosophy behind it because it matches so well with the redesigned curriculum,” Kennedy said of Learning in Depth. “For me, it empowers them. It empowers their learning.We’re facilitators and coaches.We’re there to support them, but they’re actually taking their learning in their own hands.” The government grant will help pay for miscellaneous program expenses and substitutes so teachers can get trained to implement the program.

Lunar explorer: St. Michael’s Grade 6 student Joseph Au poses with a project on his learning about the moon. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

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City has a new manager – almost Burnaby close to confirming the appointment of Lambert Chu for top post ager. Corrigan previously stated the city would work quickly to find a replaceIt’s not official yet, nor is ment, likely from within, it much of a secret around adding the city had already Burnaby City Hall, but it appears council has found a been planning for succession. new top civil servant. On Tuesday, the mayMayor Derek Corrior described the process as gan said council is in the figrooming, praising nal stages of makChu for growing ing a decision for into the deputy city a new city managmanager role from er but confirmed engineer over the the choice is Lamlast few years. bert Chu, the act“He’s been in ing city manageffect doing that er and deputy city job and has been manager. showing leadership The mayor told for a considerable the NOW the city period of time,” is just in the mid- Lambert Chu new manager Corrigan said. dle of a contract While the mayor negotiation before noted Chu’s experience as it’s official. an engineer, he said the city The city has been on a wanted him to get experisearch for a new city manence looking after other arager since Bob Moncur reeas in the municipality like, tired at the end of February police and fire, to become a after 30 years with the city well-rounded city manager. and 20 years as city manJeremy Deutsch

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He said Chu’s development has prepared him well for the job, adding that seeing him in the acting manager role has made it “obvious” he’s qualified for the position. Chu’s permanent move to city manager will still need

He’s been in effect doing that job and has been showing leadership for a considerable period of time

to be officially approved by council. In a Q&A with the NOW before his retirement, Moncur said it will be impor-

tant his successor keep the management team working closely together and keep open lines of communications. “The word I rely on is balance, to try and keep a balance of working hard but playing hard. Keeping things in balance,” he said. “You’ve got such good staff here in Burnaby. I’m a fairly big fan of wine, and often times wine making is to grow good grapes and not screw it up. And managing Burnaby is a little bit the same way.We’ve got good grapes; don’t screw it up.” Exactly how much Chu will earn as the new city manager isn’t known, but according to the city’s most recent statement of financial information, Moncur was the highest paid employee in 2014, taking home $255,471. COMMENT ON THIS STORY

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A Burnaby performer is heading to Anatevka. Rachael Carlson is in the ensemble for Fiddler on the Roof, the next Royal City Musical Theatre production, which takes to the stage at New Westminster’s Massey Theatre starting April 7. Rachael is a recent graduate of the Capilano University musical theatre program and is making her first appearance with Royal City Musical Theatre. She comes to the stage with credits including Rose Lennox in The Secret Garden, Anna Andreyevna in The Government Inspector and Bombalurina in Cats. Fiddler on the Roof stars Warren Kimmel as Tevye in the classic story of love, family and tradition as seen through the eyes of one Jewish milkman and his family. It’s onstage April 7 through 23, with shows Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees on April 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. and Saturday matinees on April 16 and 23, also at 2 p.m. Tickets are $47 regular, $38 for seniors and students, or $29 for kids under 13. See www.ticketsnw.ca to buy or visit www.royalcity musicaltheatre.com for more information. FOOLS FOR ART Art lovers, don’t forget to stop by the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts this weekend. The Burnaby Artists’ Guild will be on hand with its spring exhibition and

sale, Fools for Art, all weekend long. The show is on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., with the official opening at 7:30 p.m., and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artist Elena Surayeva and guild members will be on hand with original artwork in a variety of styles and mediums, and demonstrations will be offered. “Their members create original works that range from the traditional to the abstract, playful to serious in every medium, art suitable for home or office,”

Works … range from the traditional to the abstract, playful to serious.

says a writeup about the show. “Artists will be available to create on-the-spot portraits.” Check out www.burnaby artistsguild.com, call 604291-6864 or drop by the Shadbolt Centre at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. to check it out. OPERA CONCERT COMING Opera fans, make a note in your calendars. Burnaby Lyric Opera is returning to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts with the next outing in its Opera on a Sunday afternoon concert series. The concert, which will feature the talents of emerg-

ing professional and semiprofessional opera singers from around B.C., is set for 3 p.m.Tickets are $15. See tickets.shadboltcentre.com to buy or visit www.burnaby lyricopera.org for more information. LEARN MORE ABOUT ART If you’re interested in art but don’t feel like you know enough about it to have an informed opinion, then here’s one for you. The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts’ spring program guide is offering up a new course in Art Appreciation. Instructor Jay Johnson will lead informal talks linking images and historical context for people who want to know more about contemporary art and the gallery scene.Two of the classes will be field trips to galleries or studios. It runs Thursday nights starting April 14 at 7 p.m., and there are eight sessions in total. See www.shadbolt centre.com for the program guide for more details. GET ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR ART GALLERY And another idea for those who want to know more about art:Why not check out the ongoing series of tours and talks at Burnaby Art Gallery? The gallery offers events in conjunction with a number of its exhibitions and programs, including an upcoming gallery tour on Saturday, April 23 focusing on the Arts Alive student exhibition. On Sunday, April 24, the gallery will host a talk by Avis Rasmussen, looking at the work of artists working in Victoria during the late 1950s and referencing

Tradition: Rachael Carlson of Burnaby appears in Fiddler on the Roof, the Royal City Musical Theatre production at the Massey Theatre running April 7 to 23. PHOTO TIM MATHESON, COURTESY ROYAL CITY MUSICAL THEATRE

the upcoming Eights Prints exhibition that will be on at McGill library starting May 3. Gallery curators will also

lead an art walk on Friday, May 6 in conjunction with the Burnaby Festival of Learning. Check out www. burnabyartgallery.ca.

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Gallery showcases student art The Burnaby Art Gallery is showcasing the work of local students in its next exhibition. The gallery is teaming up with the Burnaby school district to present its annual Arts Alive show from April 8 to May 8. The 2016 edition of the show features more than 50 works by high school students from eight schools in the Burnaby district.The works were chosen by a jury that included gallery staff and volunteers, as well as students. This marks the 34th year for the Arts Alive program, and this year’s edition will include a new People’s Choice Award that will be voted on by the visiting public during the run of the show.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with local schools, both behind the scenes and with our public exhibition,” said fine

It is great to see the enthusiasm and talent shown by these young artists

involved in organizing the exhibition – many aspects of the show have been coordinated by high school students participating in the gallery’s career placement program. The exhibition will also include an online component on the gallery website, which will showcase art from all the students who submitted to Arts Alive.

Everyone is invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday, April 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. The gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. It’s open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation (suggested donation $5). See www.burnabyartgallery. ca for more details.

Student showcase: After the Fire, by Burnaby North Grade 11 student Nastenkita A., is part of the Arts Alive exhibition at the Burnaby Art Gallery. The exhibition opens on April 7.

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arts programmer Christina Froschauer. “It is great to see the enthusiasm and talent shown by these young artists and an exciting opportunity to see work by a new generation of voices.” Students have also been

Don’t miss these gallery happenings Want to check out Arts Alive? The Burnaby Art Gallery is holding a number of special events in conjunction with the exhibition. Among them: Opening reception: Thursday, April 7, 7 to 9 p.m., free Gallery tour: Saturday, April 23, 2 to 4 p.m., free. In the BAG: This free family Sunday drop-in runs from 1 to 4 p.m. People of all ages

can turn out to check out the show and make their own art in the studio on theme of Big and Messy. Full-day tour and workshop for homelearners: This day is set for Wednesday, April 27 and is aimed at six- to 14-year-olds. It costs $16. For more on all of the events, see www.burnaby artgallery.ca or call 604-2974422.

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Some of my editors wanted me to do a farewell column – and though my inclination was to fade away quietly, here I am trying to fit a lifetime of gardens into 580 words. The first garden I noticed was grandmother’s – stiff Thames valley clay where fruit trees grew in the vegetable garden and the wondrous white lilies by the old pigpen were much taller than me. My first home garden memory was making mudpies in the cabbage patch. Soon after, my father’s machine shop obtained a government contract and our retired-gardener neighbour, John Chapman, began helping with our garden. I hung out with him for hours asking questions while I watched and learned. He gave me my own garden strip and seedlings. I also grew primroses, violets and white anemones robbed

from the woods where I roamed on my bicycle.This was the idyllic English countryside of Berkshire. Later the strong, lateral branches of our Bramley apple tree were easy to climb, and I spent many happy hours up the tree reading. In my early teens I made a herb garden. By then my weeding had improved. When we came to Cana-

The ﬁrst garden I noticed was my grandmother’s da there were chaotic years getting settled. My first houseplant was Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana). I spent years sweeping up its galaxy of babies. My first real Canadian garden was a tiny yard in Kitsilano with a perennial pink pea (Lathyrus latfolius) in the front. Des and I grew salad crops and raspberries in the back and in summer

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our daughters small friends visited with bowls. In 1968 we bought a tiny shack on seven acres of rocky hillside gravel in South Surrey.We had hens for eggs and pest-control and after months of rockmoving, we had a vegetable garden.We added flower gardens. At first our plants were cuttings and divisions from family. Then I joined the Alpine Garden Club of B.C. and learned so much. This club triggered my love for growing things from seed.These included six seed-grown witch-hazels – and some years later, after I had spoken severely to them about compost, they all flowered. A few years later, we had half the land, a big new house and a cost over-run that sent me back to work as a newspaper reporter and sometimes editor. A few years later, I was single, and my garden was a city lot in warm, sunny White Rock. I could grow plants from seed outside all winter. I began the garden column in 1985 in the

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same week that Eric and I got married.Two years later, I was gardening on an acreage in Maple Ridge. In 1994 I began writing features for GardensWest. Meeting and learning from some of the best gardeners in B.C. was a wonderful experience. Some of the trees I grew from seed inWhite Rock are with us still, including Katsura, Cornus Mas, Paulonia, Chimonanthus praecox and two Euonymus Europea. But now I’m older and slower. It’s time for another life change, which means ending this column. So thank you to the ones who helped me so much: to Eric who is my proofreader and office manager, to my patient and understanding editors – and to the gardeners over the years who asked me questions and taught me so much. Since I can’t quite give up, I’ll still answer garden questions. Anne Marrison has been writing her garden column for the NOW for 20 years.This is her final column, but she’ll still accept questions sent to amarrison@shaw.ca.

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THE NIKKEI CENTRE IS HOSTING A KIMONO FASHION SHOW on Sunday, April 3.The

show highlights the history and culture surrounding the Japanese kimono. There will be Japanese sweets, a kitsuke demonstration, wedding attire, a raffle and a silent auction.The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m., and the fashion show portion is from 3 to 5 p.m. Adults tickets are $20, while children get in for $10.The centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.

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HEAD TO THE SHADBOLT CENTRE FOR FOOLS FOR ART, a group show from the lovely folks at the Burnaby Artists’ Guild, on from April 1 to 3. The opening is on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Elena Surayeva is the featured artist. Admission is free.The Shadbolt is at 6540 Deer Lake Ave.The show is on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. and on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

STOP BY THE DEER LAKE ART GALLERY on Saturday, April 2 for an artist talk by Judson Beaumont at 2 p.m. as part of the Luminescence exhibition. Beaumont is an Emily Carr grad who makes whimsical furniture pieces and other sculptures.

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ST. FRANCES DE SALES is hosting its spring fling this Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Spring has sprung – and so has an abundance of family fun around the city. My past few columns have explored some of the offerings in the Edmonds, Metrotown and North Burnaby neighbourhoods. This week, I’m turning my attention to the Lougheed Town Centre area and some of the highlights of what’s on offer for kids and families. STORIES FOR SMALL ONES If you’re parenting a small person, then you’re well aware of the value of getting out of the house for fun and interaction with other people. The Burnaby Public Library’s Cameron branch (in the Cameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St., behind Lougheed mall) offers regular storytime fine for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Babytime is on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m., running from April 5 to May 31. It’s geared towards everyone from newborn to early walkers.Toddler Time, for walkers to 2.5-year-olds, runs Mondays at 11:15 a.m. from April 4 to May 31. And Preschool Storytime, for 2.5- to five-year-olds, is on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. from April 5 to May 31. Check out www.bpl.

bc.ca/events or call 604421-5454 for information. There’s also a regular Saturday storytime at the Lougheed mall, running at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays in front of London Drugs. April’s sessions are devoted to the books of Bob Shea, and the stories are always followed by a fun, related craft. April 2 is Self Standing Portraits, April 9 is Giant Fish, and April 16 is Candy Land Gingerbread Kids. Check out www. lougheedtowncentre.com for the current schedule. CRAFTY KIDS For slightly older kids – those aged four to 12 – the Cameron library branch also offers a number of spring papercraft sessions. Kids and caregivers can drop in to join in paper crafts and activities on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. Upcoming sessions are set for April 3, 10 and 17keep an eye on the library’s events calendar at www.bpl. bc.ca/events for all the dates and details. TIME FOR TEENS Of course, the classic “hang out at the mall” never goes out of style, and with Lougheed Town Centre right on hand, it’s an easy one to enjoy. But there are also other offerings. At the Cameron branch of Burnaby Public Library, for instance, there’s

Tiny tunes: The small people in your home who enjoy music can sign up for music classes at Cameron rec centre. The complex also offers art and dance classes for little folks – check out the latest Leisure Guide for full listings. PHOTO THINKSTOCK

a teen book club. It meets monthly on Thursdays, with a different book up for discussion each month. The April meeting is set for Thursday, April 21 at 4 p.m. in the library at Burnaby Mountain Secondary School (8800 Eastlake Dr.), where students can meet author Maggie DeVries. The discussion will centre around DeVries’ book Rabbit Ears. Thursday, May 19 will

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today’sdrive 20 16 Ford

Your journey starts here.

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BY BRENDAN McALEER

Enough shove for almost any circumstance and surprisingly quick

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British Columbia is a place that favours the explorer. That’s lower-case-e explorer: we live in a big, wild province, and you can be out in the wilderness in about thirty minutes. What tourists fly halfway around the world to see, we have access to with just a short drive. If you’re a family that likes a bit of adventure, you probably want something that reflects your affinity for brightly coloured outdoor gear; a seven passenger crossover that’s actually called the Explorer? Well, that’s just serendipitous, no? We’ll leave the serious offroad antics to the likes of the Raptor for now, but to find out just how useful the Explorer is at a little light exploring, we loaded it up with kids and carriers, backpacks and snowshoes, and headed up the Sea-to-Sky highway.

Design:

Launched in 2011 and updated this year, the Explorer is more a refresh and facelift instead of an all-new model. That said, the refresh has created a handsome beast, infused with a both a bit of F150 and maybe Mustang – if you squint. Among the changes, a new set of LED headlights and c-shaped lower foglights give the Explorer a bit of a sportier look. The Sport model gets even sprightlier with a blacked-out treatment for the trim, 20” machined-face alloys, twin chrome exhausts, and even a bold all-caps Explorer script across the nose. It looks great on ﬁrst blush, but if you’re the type to nit-pick, some of the trim on my tester, particularly in the area of the window surrounds and door seals, wasn’t quite as well lined up as could be hoped for.

Environment:

On the inside, the Explorer is again a refreshed version of an older platform. The centre stack is a profusion of buttons, and the Sync system is the previous generation model, not the improved version you get on the smaller Escape. However, there’s a lot of content here. The Sport model is intended to be both a zippier version of the Explorer as an alternative to the top-end Platinum, so it comes with both a relatively lofty price tag and a truckload of options. Or crossover-load of options: whichever you prefer. And along with your heated-and-cooled front seats and plenty of power outlets, there are a few clever little features here sure to please the modern explorer. From a practical standpoint, fitting child seats was very easy, thanks to well-thought-out hardpoints and Ford’s unique inflatable rear seatbelts. For an infant seat, the locking lower portion of the seatbelt was very easy to secure, and the twin captain’s chairs should be far enough apart to provide sibling rivalry with a demilitarized zone. The rear folding seats are smallish for adults (kids will be fine) and the push button folding feature is really useful. The trunk has useful depth to it, not unlike a minivan – who said minivan? - don’t mention minivans. For the driver, the Explorer offers plenty of cubbies to store all your path finding gear, including a very useful splitlevel rubberized bin for your smartphone. The Explorer swallowed all our gear with ease, and headed out.

Performance:

The main reason to opt for the Sport version of the Explorer isn’t just the cosmetic upgrades, it’s the inclusion of the twinturbocharged 3.5L V6 under that hood. Making 365hp at 5500 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque from 3500 rpm, it’s a forcedinduction antidote to the tried-and-true V8. Paired to a competent 6-speed transmission and standard all-wheel-drive, the Explorer has more than enough shove for almost any circumstance. With the exception of one extracurvy onramp throwing the traction control a curveball, the Explorer is surprisingly quick. It’ll run to 100km/h in about the same time as a

Volkswagen GTI, and through the quarter-mile considerably more quickly than a Hemi-equipped Dodge Durango. The Sport also has beneﬁtted from several suspension upgrades intended to make this big horse gallop like a Mustang. It’s better than it used to be, and the conﬁdence is there, however the Explorer still “drives big,” feeling bigger behind the wheel than it actually is. On the curvy Sea-to-Sky highway, keeping a respectable pace up was easy, but this isn’t really a competitor to something like a BMW X5. However, it’s not supposed to be. Further, the Explorer impresses with a quiet cabin and ride that’s very comfortable. Most vehicles shod with 20” alloys can’t help but be choppy any time the pavement is less than glassily smooth, but the Explorer’s big boots don’t seem to bother it. If it’s not an X5, then perhaps it’s a bit Range-Roverish, quietly capable on the road despite an impressive heft. The Sport gets a quicker steering rack than other Explorers, as well as the aforementioned revised suspension tuning. Even so, the sport here is less about how you’ll drive this crossover and more about where you’ll drive it to. Plenty of power for passing, a good ride for the family, and a bit more zip inside and out than your average kid-hauler; this Ford is more Explorer than Sport, but that’s no bad thing.

Features:

With a price tag North of $50K before options, one would hope the Explorer Sport came with pretty much everything you needed out of the gate. And it does, from dual-zone climate control to parking assist to voice-activated satellite navigation. The only real extras are the dual-panel sunroof, and the adaptive cruise control, twinned with forward collision warning. Fuel economy for the Ecoboost can be hard to match, depending on how much emphasis your particular driving style places on Boost over Eco. Official figures hit 10.4L/100kms on the highway and 14.4L/100kms in the city. Premium fuel is not required, but real-world results tend to be closer to the city figures, even in mixed driving.

Green Light:

Quiet, comfortable ride; excellent passing power; usefully-sized interior; fresh new look

Stop Sign:

Some trim issues; feels big on the road; turbocharged engine can be thirstier than advertised

The Checkered Flag:

Plenty of Explorer with just enough Sport sprinkled on to be interesting.

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New Brentwood highrise units selling fast Shape vice-president believes most people are buying for longer term investments, not to flip for profit Cayley Dobie

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It’s still more than three years away, but by the end of the month, Shape Properties expects the third tower in its Brentwood redevelopment plan will be sold out. The 526-unit condo building has been on the market since last October and has been attracting a mix of buyers. By and large, it’s young people signing on the dotted line, according to Dan Wilson, the executive vice-president of Shape Living. (As of Monday, there were five homes and two penthouses left.) “The baby boomers are aging.They’re selling their homes,”Wilson told the NOW. “They have excess cash.They give some cash to the kids.The kids go out and buy a condo.” Together, baby boomers and their kids are showing up the Brentwood presentation centre. While it’s the kids who are getting the condo, it’s their parents who are forking over the money for the down payment. “I have a son, and I’m going to help him out with his deposit,”Wilson said. “As a parent you want to help out your kids.” Presales for the first Brentwood tower opened in June 2014, and all 291 units

Coming to Brentwood: Above, a conceptual rendering of Brentwood 3, the third tower in Shape Property’s Brentwood development. Top left, an aerial composition shot of the Brentwood development. Bottom left, a rendering of the outdoor amenities area included in Brentwood 3, which is expected to be complete sometime in early 2020. Construction on Brentwood 1 and 2 is expected to wrap up in fall of 2018 and spring of 2019, respectively. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED, SHAPE PROPERTIES

sold right away,Wilson said. He attributes the quick sale to lower-than-market-value prices and the initial buzz about the development. Since then, Shape has raised prices to match the growing market and Brentwood’s growing brand.The second tower was the slowest to sell out, but with the third tower, Shape Properties regained some of its

momentum. The first tower is expected to be move-in ready by fall of 2018, followed by Tower 2 in spring of 2019 and Tower 3 in early 2020. The idea of buying something that won’t be ready for another four years may seem strange, but Wilson said there’s a combination of factors helping drive sales.

“I’m sure you’ve heard stories about people going out, trying to buy houses or condos, and it’s highly competitive,” he said. “That’s not a very pleasant buying experience.You’re chasing it, you’re chasing it, you’re chasing it – you’re bidding over asking price at times.When you buy a presale, there’s no such thing. There’s no bad experience.”

The price of the condo won’t rise even if the housing market continues to balloon, and Wilson believes that is a major draw for buyers, even if their condo is years away. When asked about potential buyers snatching up the condos only to flip them for a higher price later on, Wilson said it didn’t concern him, adding that once

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Burnaby business gets big bucks from feds Join Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan for lunch on Tuesday, April 26 at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre as he shares the city’s plan for the year and what people can look forward to for families and businesses in the city. The Burnaby Board of Trade event, which attracts about 300 people each year, takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes lunch. Tickets are $60 each or $465 for a table of eight for board of trade members, and $80 each or $630 for a table for non-members. To register call 604-4120100 or email admin@bbot. ca. For more information visit tinyurl.com/BBOT StateoftheCity.

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Burnaby-based Loop Energy was given a hefty investment from the federal government last month. The local clean tech company received $7.5 million as part of the government’s sustainable development technology tech fun and NextGen Biofuels fund. Loop Energy, which was one of 36 clean tech companies across five provinces given a federal investment, has developed a zero-emission hydrogen and electric vehicle engine for heavy duty trucks. “(Sustainable Development Technology Canada) is a real leader in vetting and supporting green technologies that will solve climate change.This award reflects their conviction that Loop’s zero-emission powertrain is a commercially competitive solution for heavy duty trucks, and that’s a huge validation for us,” said Ben Nyland, president of Loop Energy, in a press release.

BURNABY RESIDENTS SCORE SHOPPING SPREE Two lucky shoppers got a chance at $500 worth of products from Buy-Low Foods in February during the store’s 50th anniversary celebration. The South Burnaby location at 7641 Royal Oak Ave. has been part of the community since 1992, noted store manager Rod Van Dorn. Autumn Prasad was the chosen shopper at the Royal Oak Avenue store. She

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scored herself a few hundred dollars’ worth of groceries, including toilet paper and tomato soup. At the North Burnaby location, Jamie Currie was the fortunate shopper, and boy did he use his 50 seconds wisely. Currie came away with $500 worth of meat, according to store manager Don Symington. Congrats Currie and

Prasad, and to Buy-Low on its 50th anniversary. BBOT SHOWCASE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS It may be more than a month away, but the Burnaby Board of Trade is already taking applications from businesses interested in participating in the Burnaby Business and Showcase

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C’s new home building investment rose 14.3 per cent year over year in Januar y to $695 million, according to Statistics Canada figures released March 21. Total spending on detached home construction was highest of the four property types at $315 million, a rise of four per cent over Januar y 2015, although this was a month-over-month drop of 3.2 per cent. Close second in total investment were condo-apartments, at $291 million invested in Januar y. But this figure was again a much steeper pace of annual growth, at 30 per cent more than Januar y 2015. The figure was a

decline of four per cent compared with December. Townhouse and row home construction investment, although much lower in totals, also continued to rise strongly, up 20.6 per cent year over year to $67 million in Januar y. This was an increase of 8.3 per cent compared with December 2015. As has been the recent trend, the only new property type to see an annual drop in total spending was again duplex housing. Investment in duplexes fell nearly 16 per cent year over year in Januar y to total less than $22 million, a drop of 4.5 per cent from December.

For the first time in many months, BC’s total $695 million investment in home building outstripped that of Alberta, to become the secondhighest-investing province after Ontario. BC’s 14.3 per cent annual increase in Januar y was again the second-sharpest rise in new home investment, with only Ontario outpacing the province, as Alberta’s total was a near-20 per cent drop compared with Januar y 2015. Nationwide, spending on new home building increased at a far gentler rate than that of BC, with its total of $3.67 billion in Januar y a rise of 3.9 per cent

from the same month a year earlier, and a drop of 6.1 per cent compared with December. Like in BC, the sharpest growth in overall Canadian construction investment was seen in multi-family home buildings, which rose nearly 20 per cent year over year. There was also some increased spending on townhomes and row homes, up 7.6 per cent since the previous Januar y. Once more, there were year-over-year declines in investment in single-family housing and duplexes across Canada in Januar y, with spending on these housing types dropping four per cent and 16.4 per cent respectively.

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Communitynow Chicken with yuzu sauce delights the tastebuds By Ben Kiely

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This is a light dish full of colour and flavour.The spicy miso mayonnaise goes well with grilled meat and fish. I find it best if you can marinate the chicken overnight. Chicken thighs are more affordable than chicken breasts. I like to serve this dish with rice mixed with corn, tomatoes, black beans and cilantro.

2 teaspoon sriracha sauce Thinly sliced scallions Salt Method: Roast the bell pepper under a broiler on high heat until charred all over. Place the pepper in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let steam for about 15 minutes, peel the pepper seed and roughly chop.

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Grilled chicken with yuzu, papaya, avocado and spicy miso mayonnaise (serves 4) Ingredients: For the marinade 1 yellow pepper 1Â˝ inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 5 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup kosho/yuzu paste 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, tender inner white parts only, chopped 1/4 cup yuzu juice 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 cup canola oil, plus more for greasing 8 boneless skin-on chicken thighs 1 ripe avocado 1 ripe papaya For the mayonnaise 1/3 cup Japanese style mayonnaise 2 teaspoons miso

Make the marinade in a blender; combine the bell pepper with ginger, garlic, lemongrass, yuzu juice and cilantro and blend. Add the canola oil and blend for one minute. Pour the remaining marinade into a bowl and add the chicken and mix.Then cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a couple of hours. Meanwhile, make the mayonnaise, combining the miso and sriracha. Place a grill pan over a medium heat and remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken un-

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til skin is crispy, turning occasionally and the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let the chicken rest in a warm place for about five minutes. Slice the chicken and transfer to a serving platter. Place the sliced avocado and papaya on the bottom of the plate and garnish with the green onions and the miso mayonnaise. Ben Kiely is a Burnaby resident and instructor at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.

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Artsnow ARTS CALENDAR TO SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Luminescence, a group exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., presented by the Burnaby Arts Council. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Information: www. burnabyartscouncil.org.

permanent art collection, underway at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., a presentation of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition program. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca.

TO MONDAY, MAY 2 From the Collection: The Rainbow Show, featuring work by B.C. artists who have referenced rainbows in their work in a variety of ways, with work from the City of Burnaby’s

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 TO SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Foots for Art, a spring exhibition and sale by the Burnaby Artists Guild, with work by featured artist Elena Surayeva and guild members in

a variety of styles and mediums. Artists on hand, demonstrations will be offered. Runs Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Info: www. burnabyartistsguild.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Artist talk, 2 p.m. at the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring Judson Beaumont , part

of the Luminescence exhibition. Info: www. burnabyartscouncil.org. THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Opening reception for Arts Alive 2016, an exhibition of student artwork at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 7 to 9 p.m., free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca. FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Carol Welsman, internationally acclaimed jazz singer and pianist, performs at 8 p.m. at the

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Communitynow COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, APRIL 2 St. Francis de Sales Spring Fling, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 6656 Balmoral St. Come check out one-of-a-kind chic - new and gently used items from numerous vendors. Andrew Marcus & Jay Calder, A Concert for Compassion Canada, at Central Christian Assembly, 5855 Imperial St. 7 p.m. Andrew Marcus, three-time GMA nominated worship artist, will be perform songs from his new album Constant. Jay Calder, an award-winning acoustic guitarist will also perform, followed by info session on Compassion Canada, which helps poor children overseas. Tickets, $15, available online at https:// andrewmarcusvancouver. eventbrite.ca. The Journey, choir performance, 7 p.m. at Westminster SeventhDay Adventist Church, 7925 10th Ave. Worshipfocused musical with new arrangements of traditional hymns. Info: 604-524-6969.

MONDAY, APRIL 4 Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m. on the second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Dropin blood pressure, massage, light exercises, etc. Come and share your ‘Memories about a childhood friendship’ in our “Circle Share” at 10:30 a.m. Info at 604-297-4956. TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Free personal planning workshop, 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. Learn about representation agreements and other legal documents for personal care, end-of-life care and financial matters. Info: 604 431-4131 ext.27, carol.ha@ thebms.ca. 75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Are you interested in finding ways to make your hard earned money go further? Check out this program presented by the library and the Credit Counselling Society, at the Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604522.3971, http://www.bpl. bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone for this lecture.

Grow your own food, free presentation, 7:30 p.m., South Burnaby Garden Club, open house, at Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., second floor. Amanda Smith from Maples Living Discovery Garden and Leanna Hawkins on bale gardening and more. Info: sbgcinfo@telus.net. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Burnaby Rhododendron and Garden Society meeting, 7 p.m. in the Discovery Room, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Speaker will be Paul Buikema on pest management, including the chafer beetle. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. Info at www. brags.ca.

Evening of Indulgence, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $30, includes one drink, a dessert buffet, a raffle ticket and one spa service. Spa services include: minimanicures, mini-facials/ hand scrubs, henna, massage, reiki, threading and tarot card readings. Tickets available at gilpin. sd41.bc.ca, (click on School Cash Online) or at the door. Info: sydellegarfinkel@ yahoo.ca. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Eagle Creek Streamkeepers, annual salmon release, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help release 50,000 chum into Eagle Creek at Charles Rummel Park, at Government Road and Lozells Avenue.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Arts Room at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, light exercises, etc. A presentation will be done at 10 a.m. on “Live life better at Mulberry PARC”. Info at 604-297-4901.

Knit2gether, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tommy Douglas library, 7311 Kingsway. Come knit, crochet and stitch with friendly, helpful people. A limited supply of yarn and needles are available for beginners to try. Everyone is welcome - all ages, all skill levels.

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to noon. Cost is $7 per person over age 12; $3 per person between six and 12, inclusive; children under get in for free. Youth members of the Burnaby Metro Club or the Scouting or Guiding organizations wearing their uniform and accompanied by a parent will be charged $3 for the meal. All are invited. Info: 604-434-8323. Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosts three preschool open house events at various times. Marlborough Preschool, 10 a.m. to noon, at 6060 Marlborough Ave. Gilpin Preschool, 1 to 3 p.m. at 5433 Ivar Place. Clinton Preschool, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 5858 Clinton St. Families with preschoolaged children can drop in to one or all of their three licensed preschool locations in Burnaby for children 2.5 to five years of age. Visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn about the programs. MONDAY, APRIL 11 Wills and Estates, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for this popular program to provide an introduction for how you can prepare your will and estate. The library is hosting

this event in honour of Canadian Bar Association Law Week with support from the People’s Law School. Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway. Registration: 604522-3971. Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m. on the second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, light exercises, etc. Info at 604-297-4956. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Immigration Law workshop, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. An immigration lawyer will provide information on issues faced by permanent and temporary residents. Info: 604-436-5400, www. bpl.bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone. Organizing Your Finances in one month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The library is partnering with the Credit Counselling Society for a free program. Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway. Registration: 604522-3971. Email events to calendarburnabynow.com.

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U21 ﬁnal a golden chance Estrella de Chile favoured in final Dan Olson

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With a league title already to their name, the Estrella de Chile FC Burnaby (EDC) under-21 soccer team would like nothing better than to wrap it up with a Cup. The squad will have that opportunity tomorrow (Saturday, April 2) when they square off against the upstart Guildford FC in the U21 Cup final, with kick-off at 10:30 a.m. at Burnaby Lake West 3. Although they cruised comfortably into the final, EDC carries the weight of the favourite and has the memory of last year’s U21 final loss as a motivator, and club president Claudio Ramirez is eager to see them ramp it up prior to next month’s Provincial Cup. “They are a fantastic young group, mostly (‘97s) who’ve had a killer season,” noted Ramirez, who coached a handful of the players as call-ups to his premier EDC team. “We expect a good run, but you can’t take any game for granted.” While the Burnaby boys edged out rival Coquitlam Metro-Ford by two points for the regular season title, with a 12-4-2 record, the fact that Guildford upset Coquitlam 1-0 in the opening round of U21 Cup play can’t be perceived just as a gift. In head-to-head action, EDC won both times the margin grew closer in their last meeting – 4-1 over Guildford in October, and 3-2 in January. “It was a close game but not without controversy,” said Ramirez. “(Guildford) is a pretty competitive side and they came at us hard.They play a similar style as we do, with lots of ball control, quick passing, but they were more physical.” EDC opened the playoffs with a 6-0 sweep over the Burnaby Select White Eagles in late February, then had a bye through to the final. Guildford, who placed fifth in the regular season, followed up its win over Coquitlam by dispatching the third-best team, the Surrey Extreme, 4-1 in the semifinal. Ramirez said the experience a handful of EDC u21 players got playing for his premier side the past month should be beneficial in preventing any rust or slow start. “I think they’ll be in very good form,” he said. “Although the team has basically been off for a month we had five players up with us, nearly all starting.” Those getting tested at the higher level were Kuroush Faritous, Daniel Morello, Edris Najm, Joel Padmore and Glen Zheng. The EDM Burnaby u21s are coached by Zico Najm.

Ball battle: Burnaby’s Gabriel Ho-Garcia, shown at right (in white) during last year’s Pan American Games in Toronto against Chile, said Team Canada’s confidence has been growing since the men’s field hockey squad qualified for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The Canadians get a good opportunity to show that fact in the coming weeks as they compete at the Azla Shah Cup in Malaysia. PHOTO YAN HUCKENDOBLER/FIELDHOCKEYCANADA

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What was once a distant dream is now a huge circle on his calendar. Since he and his Canadian men’s field hockey team punched their ticket for the 2016 Rio Olympics, Gabriel Ho-Garcia has made sure that one heady goal was replaced by another. Compete at Rio, not just show up.Take nothing for granted. Train, push each other, and repeat. And from the work they’ve put in, there’s a growing faith that anything now is possible. “In the lead up to Rio, let’s just say the training has been tough,” Ho-Garcia told the NOW on Wednesday. “It’s the perfect word to describe it – tough. “We’re on the field four nights a week, in the gym the other days… We’re completely focused.” This weekend, Ho-Garcia and teammates jet to Malaysia for the Azlan Shah Cup, where they’ll compete against six of the world’s best national teams under some intense heat. The nations in attendance include No. 1-ranked Australia, who Canada meet in the final roundrobin test, No. 7 India, and No. 8 New Zealand. Both Pakistan, who Canada plays in the opener on

April 6, and Malaysia are ranked ahead of the 14th-seeded Canadians. Japan, ranked 16th, rounds out the 10-day tournament. What they achieve in Malaysia will be another piece to the puzzle as the Canucks gear up for Rio. “We look at this as a warm-up for the Olympics, definitely. Just being from Canada, we rarely get a chance to play against this calibre of teams. It’s exciting and it’s an opportunity.” The journey began after the squad fell short in qualifying for the 2012 London Games, and can be described as a road of pitstops and incredible drives. It all came together when Canada bounced Brazil by shootout at last year’s Pan Am Games, locking up the Rio berth and advancing to the Pan Am final in the process. That heady achievement was incredible, the Simon Fraser University student recalled. “Our emotions were all over the place,” Ho-Garcia said. “That night we were all celebrating, we did what we had set out to achieve… The next day in the final, that was the reality check.” A 3-0 Pan Am final loss to Argentina framed that motivation for the next year. Ho-Garcia’s has matured as a member of the team, having experienced his senior debut at the age

of 18 in 2011. “It feels like forever, but it’s only been five years,” he said. “Looking back at my first tournament in South Africa, where I had not practiced with the team and was randomly pulled up… I look at that and I wasn’t prepared whatso-ever to be at this level. “Over the past four years what has helped me is how my focus has been all about that – preparation.” That preparation has done him well, but he’s made the prerequisite sacrifices, like postponing graduation from SFU with a business degree – two classes short. For a kid whose dream was to play a sport for a living, being part of Canada’s run to the Olympics at the age of 22 has fulfilled plenty for the Burnaby native. Just not the one he originally thought. “I wanted to be a pro soccer player when I was growing up. That was my big goal,” he remembered. “I played these two sports and I started making (field hockey) provincial teams every year, then one year I was invited to join the (national) junior team – I had to make a choice.” There was no regretting that decision, although he does wish he hadn’t quit soccer completely at the time. “My biggest regret was when I

quit (soccer) I stopped playing for four years… I’m playing with my friends now, and it’s still something I really love.” A forward, Ho-Garcia said his game has matured under the guidance of the national program. “Technically I use to be a ball hog. As a forward I love to dribble and beat the other guys to get a shot but I’ve learned you have to possess the ball and move it around to get better results.” Which brings us to the present, where results reflect both the progress and challenges ahead. The team is ready for anything, he said. “What we’ve gained is belief. We believe in ourselves. Before, we would go into some games not expecting to lose but we didn’t believe we could win on any given day. Now we think we can grind it out.” A handful of veterans bring Olympic experience – from the Beijing Games in 2008 – and have reinforced what that experience means with the younger players, said Ho-Garcia. “The older guys have talked about it and talked about how important it is to not be satisfied just being there,” he noted. “When you go and lose every game you don’t feel like you achieved anything.”

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Moscrop boys earn 2nd title Boys tops in Level 2 gymnastics Dan Olson

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The Moscrop boys gymnastics team used home turf advantage and put on a strong performance at the B.C. High School Gymnastics championships last month, capturing the Level 2 Team title. For the group, it was the second time they carted off a provincial banner – having combined to claim last year’s Level 1 crown. Leading the way was Liam Hart, who posted the top scores in Level 2.The all-around champion registered the top score on horizontal bars, took silver in floor, parallel bars and rings, and a bronze on pommel horse. He also placed fourth on vault. Right behind Hart was Ben Cleroux, who’s second allaround title was bolstered by gold on parallel bars, pommel horse and rings, and third on floor. In Level 1, Justin Bint placed third all-around, while Fraser Copland collected gold on Level 2 boys’ floor exercise. On the highly competitive girls side, where nearly every level featured 48 athletes, Moscrop’s Maddy Gomes finished sixth all-around in Level 2 girls and took silver on vault, Level 1 junior girls’ Katrina Dang placed sixth all-around, and Roanna De Guzman finished seventh all-around in Level 1 senior girls. Among all teams, Moscrop placed seventh overall. Windsor won the provincial overall banner for the eighth time in the past 11 years.

Off the ground: Moscrop’s Ben Cleroux begins his performance on the horizontal bar during the B.C. High School gymnastics championships, hosted by Moscrop last month. The Moscrop boys Level 2 team combined to capture that division’s title, led by Liam Hart’s first all-around result. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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