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City girls create a winning app By Cornelia Naylor
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When Cameron Elementary teacher Micheline Kamber put out a call for girls who wanted to try their hand at developing an app for the Technovation tech competition, she didn’t expect a team of nine-year-olds to sign up. She knew they’d be up against girls as old as 14, in a contest that challenges participants to identify a problem, create a mobile app to solve it, code the app, make a business plan and pitch the whole thing to expert judges – all in three months. “We didn’t expect the little ones to show up,” Kamber said, “but I couldn’t say no.” Good thing. On Saturday,Tec Girls – a team made up of Grade 4 students Barbara Castano, Mitra Abtahi, Jasmine Shim and Liyah Li – won the middle school category of a regional pitch competition at SFU with their app, City Helper. The app is a game designed to help new students get to know their community.
TEC GIRLS: From left, Cameron Elementary School Grade 4 students Jasmine Shim, Liyah Li Barbara Castano and Mitra Abtahi pose with the winning app they designed for Technovation, a global technology competition for girls 18 and under. At a regional competition hosted by SFU for the first time this year, the Tec girls won the middle school category with City Helper, a game designed to help new students and their families get to know the community. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR Using Google Maps, it encourages new students – transfers, international students, new immigrants and refugees – to explore and learn about things in their new neighbourhood, like parks, pools, community centres, libraries and doctors’ offices. Visiting new places earns players points, with extra points being awarded for visiting the places in person – something the app tracks by GPS. “I’ve been new to two schools,”
Abtahi told the NOW. “I feel really bad for the new students, so I’m just like, ‘Hey, I know how it feels to be new to lots of schools because I’ve been new to two, so why don’t we just make an app that can help them know their community.’” This year’s Technovation challenge was to solve a problem in the community using mobile technology. With 61 students (or 16 per cent of the student population) at
Cameron new to the school this year,Tec Girls tackled the challenge of helping new kids explore their new community. Technovation is a global competition designed to narrow the gender gap in technology. The size of that gap is still a lot bigger than Cameron learning support teacher Micheline Kamber would have expected in this day and age. Originally a computer scientist, she was one of only three wom-
en in her class when she was doing her training back in the 1980s. But she said friends who teach at the post-secondary level tell her those numbers haven’t changed much. “I’m shocked that it’s not changed since then, that it’s still very imbalanced, so now that’s why I’m really excited about getting girls excited about careers in computer science.” Continued on page 8
Greg Frank quits job – for second time
First it was forVancouver, now it’s Surrey By Cornelia Naylor
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Burnaby secretary-treasurer Greg Frank wouldn’t say he had dodged a bullet by accepting a job offer from the Surrey school board this week over a similar offer from
Vancouver earlier this year. He avoided all comparisons between the Vancouver district, which faces school closures and layoffs because of an anticipated $27-million shortfall next year, and the Surrey district, whose current secretary-treasurer has called
his district’s projected $4-million shortfall “insignificant.” “I am happy I have made the right decisions in total in terms of Burnaby and Surrey,” Frank told the NOW. After 16 years in the district, Frank announced this week he is leaving Burnaby to take up the secretary-treasurer post just south
of the Fraser. It’s the second such announcement Frank has made this school year. In September, he said he had accepted an offer from Vancouver but reversed that decision at the end of October. Frank’s wage in Burnaby had been “below par” for years, ac-
cording to school board chair Ron Burton, but a provincial freeze on salaries for exempt staff like assistant-superintendents and secretary-treasurers has prevented the district from offering him more money to stay. Continued on page 8
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When minks ruled the mountain In 1942 Burnaby was a very different place. Covered in forest land and dotted with family farms.This is the story of one such enterprise. By Tereza Verenca
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For one Burnaby woman, Burnaby Mountain is much more than the home of Simon Fraser University or a place to go for a weekend stroll. From 1942 to 1950, Maureen Olofson’s family owned one of the largest mink farms in B.C., located in the old Hastings Grove subdivision on Fourth Avenue near Curtis Street. G.A.K. Fur Farm was a partnership between Gus Skofteby, Olofson’s father Axel and her aunt, Karin Ericksson. The property was fully equipped with a farm house, some 1,200 mink cages and a couple of guard dogs. “That’s not a topic people want to think about today, but nevertheless, at that time, there was a real demand for mink coats, mink hats,” Olofson tells the NOW, adding the trio had no previous experience in fur farming. Her father was a carpenter, her aunt was a hair dresser and Skofteby had been a cattle farmer in Norway. It was only later in life that Olofson learned just how successful the farm had been. She was going through an old box of photos and letters and found an article about a best-in-show fur competition. “We entered 48 minks (for) judging, quality, and we came back with 48 ribbons. I couldn’t believe it.” Olofson, who was four at the time, remembers life on the farm as simple. There was no electricity and no running water. Coal oil lamps and water from a well were the norm. Olofson’s mother, Kerstin,
would make all the children’s clothes (Olofson had a younger sister) and would cook meals with vegetables taken from the garden. “We had apples and pears on the property. There was blueberries and huckleberries, too,” she says. For meat, the family would buy a calf or a pig, fatten it up and then slaughter it in order to have enough protein to make it through the winter. For fun, Olofson and her sister would let their imaginations run wild. “We’d climb trees, we’d search for bears and try to avoid them, and play with our rabbits. We’d take them out of their cages, so they could run around,” she says. The minks couldn’t be played with too much, she adds, because if the scent of a human hand got on the animal, the mother mink would kill the offspring. “The only thing we could do it is put them in our clothes. We could feel them that way,” explains Olofson. The fur business was eventually sold in 1950, and the Olofson family moved to rented homes on Sperling Avenue. In ’52, Axel sold the last of his minks and opened a sporting goods store on Hastings Street. “There’s really no sign of the farm now. It’s just all been developed there,” Olofson says. “It’s not good, but I know that’s the way things go. Population is increasing (and) Burnaby Mountain is such a beautiful spot.” The Olofson’s family story is one of many
HANDLE WITH CARE: Above, Maureen Olofson, left, and her sister Anita on the G.A.K. Fur Farm. The sisters played with the minks but couldn’t touch their coats (human scent would turn the mother mink on her young). Instead, the girls would use their clothes to hold them. Below, the Olofson family ran the farm on Burnaby Mountain from 1942 to 1950. At the time, it was the largest of its kind in the province. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
included in the City of Burnaby’s latest oral history project, which can be found online at heritage burnaby.ca. The interviews, conducted by retired archivist Kathy Bossort, explore the Burn-
aby Mountain area. “I think it’s a good idea to have a place where these artifacts and stories can be retold or listened to and appreciated because it was so different back then,” says Olofson.
Historical interviews Other interviews from the Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project: ! Stoney Creek environment committee members, John Templeton, Alan James and Christine Leston discuss how fish habitat has been protected and enhanced. ! Reidun Seim remembers her life in the 1940s in her Curtis Street neighbourhood. ! SFU’s first faculty member and director of academic planning Ron Baker describes the founding of Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. ! City of Burnaby employee Rick Sporns talks about the history and design of the Burnaby Mountain Centennial Rose Garden.
On the farm: Maureen Olofson, middle, stands with her younger sister Anita, watching her father Axel build a mink cage. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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Flipped: A three-car crash shut down a part of Lougheed Highway by Production Way Wednesday afternoon. Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR
Accident closes Lougheed It’s unclear what caused a multi-vehicle crash on Lougheed Highway Wednesday afternoon that sent two people to hospital. The collision happened just after 1 p.m. at Lougheed and Production Way. Police say a Ford Explorer was travelling eastbound on Lougheed Highway when it passed through Production Way and swerved left, crashing over the centre median and into oncoming traffic. “I was driving westbound on Lougheed, and all of a sudden I heard screeching tires and next thing I know, I see a Ford Explorer jumping the (median) and hitting the Honda and not stopping and coming right for me,” recalls Joe Vetere, whose Jeep was hit by the oncoming Explorer, flipping it on its roof. Vetere was pulled from his vehicle by bystanders at the scene.The driver of the Honda had to be cut from her vehicle by firefighters using the jaws of life. She was taken to hospital with
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minor injuries. A second person, believed to be in the Explorer was also taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Explorer alleges that as he went through the intersection a vehicle coming from his right cut into his lane and he “swerved left to avoid the collision, jumped the centre median, went into the westbound lanes, hit a second car and then struck vehicle three,” said Staff Sgt. Maj.
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Always a place for rich to escape taxes The beginning of this week marked the deadline for most Canadians to file their taxes. But there’s a segment of the population unlikely to have been handing over the last shoebox full of receipts or sweating over a calculator. That’s because when it comes to taxes, all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others. On a global scale, the
leaked Panama Papers have drawn attention to the vast sums of money being sent by the worldwide wealthy to offshore tax havens to avoid paying taxes. But according to Canadians for Tax Fairness, Panama doesn’t even make it into the Top 5 of preferred tax havens for wealthy Canadians and corporations eager to avoid the taxman’s reach. Those honours go to
But the government can and should do more to close these loopholes big enough to drive a Brinks truck through Barbados, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and Bermuda. And let’s not forget the Isle of Man, the preferred tax shelter used by a
KPMG-authorized scheme to shield a number of wealthy clients.When the Canada Revenue Agency got wind of it, a deal was cooked up that allowed
those clients to pay the taxes owed but avoid substantial penalties. Most of the tax avoidance schemes fall into grey areas of probably legal but ethically dubious. But the government can and should do more to close these loopholes big enough to drive a Brinks truck through. For the millions of regular Canadians who work hard and diligently pay
their taxes every year, the existence of such schemes undermines the basic premise of the system and leaves us with the feeling that only dupes pay taxes. This isn’t a sentiment on which a civil society can be built. – guest editorial from the North Shore News COMMENT ON THIS AT
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Consequences of a Grade 6 kiss I’m not sure what I’ll end up regretting when I’m on my death bed, but kissing Jeff Bennett in Grade 6 will likely rank in the top 10. It’s not that he was such a bad guy (as far as Grade 6 guys go) but he did have one tiny flaw. He had a cold sore. Alas, caught up in the peer pressure of a middleschool game that called for boy-girl pairs to disappear around a corner and hook up for 10 seconds of closedmouth “ziplock” kissing, I went for it. My life has since been a cautionary tale for all who engage in such sexy risk-taking behaviours. From the moment I emerged (not totally satisfied) from behind that school, orofacial herpes has been my lifelong companion. Lying dormant in my facial nerves, the virus waits only for weakness, stress and sunlight to bloom and instantly vapourize all forms of intimacy for at least a week. I feel the lip-tingle that signals another “episode” like a medieval Genoan might have felt the buboes under his arm signaling the Black Death. The outcome is just as inevitable: the soreness, the blistery-ness, the scabbinessall immortalized in my next yearbook picture or family Christmas photo. I don’t expect pity from those who steered clear of the virus in their wild middle-school years; I just don’t want Grade 6ers today to make the same mistake I did. Give in to peer pressure, kids, and one day you
too might find yourself lurking with scabby lips near a group of people who were once your friends sharing an ice-cream bar. You too could one day feel the transformation coming on like a werewolf squinting at a full moon rising and wake up a week later, dazed and starved for human contact. And don’t think just because we’ve sent a man to the moon and invented smart phones that someone out there has come up with a cure or even a decent way to cover up your lesions. Now, I know a lot of people get cold sores (almost 58 per cent if a U.S. study cited onWikipedia can be trusted) so maybe catching the virus sometime in my life was inevitable anyway. But I just can’t shake the feeling that things would have been a lot better if I hadn’t succumbed to peer pressure and kissing curiosity in my middle-school days. So I say choose abstinence, kids, because even one conversation spent watching someone else’s eyes watching your throbbing, blistery lip while you talk is too many. And no one should have to end up hunched bitterly over a keyboard in her later years, looking back on all the NewYear’s Eve countdowns that could have ended so differently if she hadn’t kissed Jeff Bennett in Grade 6. Cornelia Naylor is a Burnaby NOW reporter.This column originally appeared in the Chilliwack Times.
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Dear Editor Despite the fact the average cost of a home in Metro Vancouver is rapidly rising (now at around $1.8 million), the Christy Clark government has arbitrarily set the homeowner grant threshold at $1.2 million. Once your home value hits that amount, the grant is reduced at the rate of $5 for each $100,000 thereafter. It may not sound like much, but you can bet your bottom dollar the B.C. Liberals wouldn’t bother if a lot of cash savings wasn’t involved. Add to this the massive increase in government revenue from a property transfer tax (the higher the selling price, the higher the tax collected), and we might have the answer to why Clark & Co. continues to be reluctant to address the current housing affordability problem. And, of course, they’re probably busy checking our other pockets for more money to pick. Bill Brassington Sr., Burnaby
Hello, city dwellers could use a break too Dear Editor So rural B.C. gets a bigger homeowner grant because they drive farther. So should I! In Burnaby, I may not drive as far, but I pay a hellova lot more for my gas. Just another example of the Liberals making brownie points with their old Socred/Conservative voters in the Interior. Eric Anderson, Burnaby
B.C. should step up and help Alberta Dear Editor When our neighbours in Alberta are dealing with a horrific forest fire, the loss of their homes, their jobs and possibly the entire town of Fort McMurray, the government of B.C. has done absolutely nothing to help. Christy Clark held a news conference to say that we would be sending no firefighters or equipment because we have our own fires to fight. She did not express a word of sympathy for what these people are undergoing. Clark keeps running ads about how B.C. has the best economy in the country. So why can’t we at least send $1 for every person in our province to assist our neighbours. At this time, I am embarrassed to be a British Columbian. Lorraine Shore, Burnaby
Let’s pay the premier what she deserves Dear Editor Those who argue that Christy Clark’s $195,000 salary is inadequate make a reasonable point. For services rendered, she should receive at least as much as any top-level CEO employed in British Columbia’s energy industry, and all her wages and benefits should be provided directly by the private sector. The provincial taxpayer would thereby be relieved of any financial burden, and having a new paymaster would make quite clear who this premier actually works for. Larry Kazdan, Vancouver
PigsAndOwls I don’t think the controversial issue really is “who has it more stressful” i think it was more the suggestion that a sabbatical should be provided for an adult dealing with the stresses of life. (which is not comparable to maternity leave, maternity leave is about the baby primarily, not the adult). BUT from the NYPOST article, I cannot determine if she ever actually suggested this should be something workplaces offer. Or if she was just having warm and fuzzy dreams about such a concept. Sherree Thank You Ms. Maclellan for your calm, level-headed & insightfully written article. I don’t have children but I have a lot of reverence and respect for Mothers & Fathers everywhere for your crucial work in bringing up the next generation of human beings, as well as being frankly; amazing in juggling all that you do. Reading an article therefore by a Mother who is so understanding and respectful towards people who choose not to have children.. means a lot. I really appreciate you taking the time to type this thoughtful article and putting good Karma into the world at a time it is so desperately needed. Thank You!
Baldrey asks:Will complacency be the Liberals’ downfall? Saye Nomore There is a risk in assuming the public does not pay attention. Just ask Harper.
City councillor named as NDP candidate bill smith Congratulations to Anne Kang!! Since every time I see articles about the elected bunch at City Hall, they are all meddling in Provincial and Federal politics already... may as well make it official.
School board chair takes swipe at Liberals AMH4 It’s about time that school trustees tell it like it is! Christy Clark is not using taxpayers school tax money for the purpose it is paid! She is supporting private schools and hamstringing public school boards into a corner with their budget shortfalls. British Columbians should be mad as hell with this situation and should be demanding that their school trustees submit needs budgets! Closing schools and programs is a travesty! Clark is hoping that young people will grow up uninformed and void of global consciences!
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Continued from page 1 The board decided not to give Frank a raise about seven years ago, Burton said, thinking it would be able to reconsider an increase the following year, but then the
province imposed the freeze. But the move to Surrey isn’t all about money, according to Frank. “There’s increased money that goes with it,” he said, “but it’s the whole profes-
sional opportunity.The idea of being a senior leader in the largest school district in the province, that has a lot of challenges and opportunities, and I’m ready for those types of challenges.”
The Burnaby board will meet Monday to decide on a plan for finding Frank’s replacement before July 31, according to Burton. “It’s going to be very quick for us,” he said, “but
I’m sure we can accomplish what we want to accomplish. Greg’s left us in very good condition. … There’s been a few searches already for secretary-treasurers in other districts so there’s
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Inspiring girls to enter the world of technology Continued from page 1 Cameron mom Erika Castellanos, who cocoached the school’s Technovation teams with Kamber is also troubled by the low number of women in high-tech education and jobs in Canada. An industrial engineer
originally from Colombia, she said things are more equal in her home country. Getting boys and girls to code together when they’re young – like for the Hour of Code program the school has participated in for three years – is one way she thinks Canadian schools could im-
prove the situation. “When you have boys and girls playing together, learning how to code for both of them, it’s going to be natural, normal,” she said. “It’s going to be part of their life.” SFU computer engineering professor Lesley Shan-
I was inspired to see … how far they got non, who judged SFU’s regional Technovation event,
sees signs of hope in the Tec Girls and the other young competitors. “I was inspired to see, particularly the middle school girls, how far they got,” she told the NOW. “I was really impressed by the level of detail they had with their app and even in their
presentation. … I don’t remember what I was doing when I was nine, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t doing a market analysis.” COMMENT ON THIS STORY
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Confederation Park students stitch together ‘culture of space’ Five quilts are taking shape at Confederation Park to celebrate the school’s first 10 years as a fine arts school – and every student has had a hand in it. “This is very hands-on,” principal Stephanie Miller said at a school quilting bee last Friday. “It’s all hands on. Every students’ hands touched this quilt.” The kids have been working on the quilts since January, thanks to an ArtStarts grant that has enabled the school to bring in fibre artist Donna Polos for an artist in residence term. “It’s been a multi-me-
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Ever wondered what an 8.0-magnitude earthquake feels like? As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, a mobile earthquake simulator known as the Shake Zone, is stopping into Metropolis at Metrotown on May 8. Up to three people can get inside the Quake Cottage for up to a 30-second ride, free of charge. “If we compare it to the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that shook us on Dec. 29 at 11:39 p.m., that’s going to give people a really good idea of what the megathrust earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone might feel like,” says organizer Charmaigne Pflugrath. Shake Zone made the rounds around the Lower Mainland last year during
a seven-day tour. It was so popular that its event sponsor, the Insurance Bureau of Canada, arranged for a 40day tour across southwest B.C. for 2016. Those who dare to get their blood pumping can expect the simulator to look like their living room, with a television and a bookshelf. “You get into the trailer, have a seat in the chair and wait for the earthquake to happen,” Pflugrath explains, adding there’s no risk of danger or injury to riders, as everything is secured in place. Past riders have said they were surprised by how much shaking there is, according to Pflugrath. “You see a lot of earthquakes on television shows and you hear it on the news, but when you don’t actually experience it yourself, you don’t get that adrenaline
rush and that sense of fear,” she says. One misconception many have is to run or flee during an earthquake, Pflugrath adds. Rather, the correct action is to drop, cover and hold on. In terms of emergency preparedness, Shake Zone organizers say making an emergency kit is easy to do.Things like a flashlight, food and water (at least a 72-hour supply), toilet paper and a portable radio are musts. “You’re probably more prepared than you actually realize,” says Pflugrath. “It’s our hope that by coming to Shake Zone, it will give people a little more encouragement to get more prepared.” The Quake Cottage will be at the mall on Mother’s Day from noon until 5:30 p.m.
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The Master Plan envisions the Gilmore Station Area’s transformation, over time, into a vibrant, transitintegrated, mixed-use area with diverse housing, employment, service, and leisure opportunities. If approved, the Master Plan will inform and guide site specific rezoning applications within the Station Area. To learn more about the draft Master Plan, we welcome you to attend one of the upcoming Master Plan viewing sessions, where staff will be available to answer your questions. The viewing sessions for the draft Master Gilmore Station Plan will be held at the City Hall Foyer (4949 Canada Way, next to Council Chambers) on: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
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Gogos reach out to African grandmothers Tereza Verenca
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A group of Burnaby grannies are looking to raise $10,000 to support African grandmothers who are raising a generation of children orphaned by AIDS. To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, which in 2006 brought 100 African grandmas and 200 of their Canadian counterparts together, the Burnaby chapter is launching the Power of 10 on Mother’s Day.The fundraising initiative asks 1,000 residents to each donate $10.
They’re back to raising young children
“These grandmothers have now accepted they’re done raising their children, then they’re back to raising young children and trying to find money for their school supplies, their school uniforms and that sort of thing,” says Burnaby Gogo member Laurie Bogner, who has three grandchildren of her own. To date, $25 million has been raised by more than 240 Gogo groups across the country. The money goes towards putting the kids through school, teaching them about HIV prevention, creating local savings and loans groups and participating in innovative income-generating programs. Bogner joined the Gogo group last June after moving from Saskatchewan. She had belonged to a similar kind of organization for five years before that and initially signed up after visiting Africa in 2009.
Reaching out: Sharon Woloschuk and Laurie Bogner are with the Burnaby chapter of the Gogos. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign is asking 1,000 residents to donate $10 each to their Power of 10 initiative. The money raised by the group helps to benefit African grandmothers who are raising their orphaned grandchildren. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
“I felt so grateful for everything I had, that my petty little complaints about, ‘Oh my goodness, this apple is bruised,’ they seemed so small compared to these huge things they’re over-
coming,” she recalls of her trip to Mali. “When I started hearing stories about some of these grandmothers, what they did with so little, … it really touched my heart.”
One story in particular stayed with Bogner.The Stephen Lewis Foundation had bought a goat for a grandmother and her family. A foundation rep went to visit a few months later, but
didn’t see the goat outside. The animal had actually been living inside the grandmother’s bedroom. “It might seem silly, but it was that like, oh my goodness, to that extreme, how
Who are the Gogos? A look at how it began The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign – a.k.a. the Gogos – in March 2006. It came about in response to the crisis faced by grandmothers in Africa as they struggled to care for the millions of children
who were being orphaned by AIDS. The campaign now includes more than 240 grandmothers’ groups (you don’t have to be a grandmother to join) across the country, who raise money in a wide variety of ways to help the foundation’s work
with community organizations in Africa. Money raised is used to help grandmothers in Africa with their immediate, day-to-day needs – such as food, health care, transportation, housing, school fees and supplies – as well as longer-term needs such
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valuable this was to her that she gave up her bedroom so that the goat could be safe, protecting it from anything that might happen to it,” Bogner says. WANT TO GET INVOLVED? To donate to the Power of 10, which wraps up next March on International Women’s Day, see their fundraising site at www.tiny url.com/Powerof10Bby. Interested in becoming a Gogo member? The Burnaby group meets on the third Monday of every month. Being a grandmother is not a requirement. For more on the local group, visit www.facebook. com/burnaby.gogos.
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New child-care program opens Tereza Verenca
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Burnaby Family Life is now offering child care by the hour at its McKercher Avenue location. The charity, which has been operating in the city for 45 years, launched the program almost a month ago. Executive director Michel Pouliot told the NOW it was a result of community feedback. “We had been hearing that child care works great if you work 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, but it’s just not the reality of a lot of people,” he said, adding the program is not limited to just Burnaby residents, but can be accessed by anyone in the Lower Mainland. “Maybe you’ve got people visiting from out of town who have medical appointments so they can use the child care to deal with that. Maybe you want an opportunity to go out for dinner.” To use the service, parents must first become a member of Burnaby Family Life and pay the $50 annual membership fee. “The membership means
we have all of the paperwork on hand, we have immunization records, the care card, the emergency contact, all those kinds of things,” Pouliot says. The child care is for kids aged 18 months to kindergarten and costs $15 an hour. “We do realize that $15 may seem like a relatively high amount, but when you consider that if you bring in a babysitter, you’re going to be paying about the same price, but you’re not necessarily going to have an accredited agency delivering the services and have qualified early childhood educators on staff,” he adds, noting snacks are provided throughout the day. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Fridays, when the centre (at 6140 McKercher Ave.) closes at 9 p.m. Once registered as a member, parents can go online and look at space availability and book time slots accordingly.Visit burnabyfamilylife.org for more information.
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CINDERELLA WHAT’S UP? Byrne Creek Theatre Company presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the Tony Awardwinning musical. WHEN AND WHERE? May 10 to 14 at Byrne Creek Community School, 7777 18th St., Burnaby. WHAT WILL I SEE? You’ll enjoy a contemporary take on the classic tale, with a cast of more than 20 students, plus live music, and a production that includes all the moments you love. Yes, you’ll find the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the ball and more, along with some surprising twists – and a more feminist version of Ella. You’ll also hear some fabulous Rodgers and Hammerstein songs – In My Own Little Corner, Impossible/It’s Possible, 10 Minutes Ago, and some additional, rarely heard songs by the famous Broadway duo.
“This show is a hilarious and romantic experience to anyone who’s had a dream and wanted to change the world,” a press release says. It’s directed by Damon Jang and Jack Trovato, with choreography by Jang and music direction by Adam Da Ros. Trovato is the company’s artistic director. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE … As an added bonus, your ticket proceeds can help a
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THE BURNABY FARMERS’ MARKET kicks off the season on Saturday, May 7 at the city hall parking lot. Besides locally grown produce, the weekend affair features live music, a used book exchange, a children’s play tent, a games table and a sitting area. Make a day out of it and have lunch at one of the many food trucks on site.The market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. until Oct. 29. City hall is at 4949 Canada Way.
Farmers’ market season starting
STOP INTO THE BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM on Saturday afternoon, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., to see heritage projects made by Grade 4 to 10 students from Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities. It’s all part of the Rivers to Sea Regional Heritage Fair, which asked youth to create something related to Canadian history.
The top projects move on to compete at this summer’s provincial heritage fair.
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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND Tereza Verenca
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for a maximum 30 seconds. Drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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help celebrate the end of Youth Week in Burnaby. A pancake breakfast will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to anyone ages 10 to 18 years old. Best part? It’s free.
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THE NIKKEI NATIONAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTRE is hosting its annual
auxiliary spring bazaar, plant and book sale on Saturday. On offer are Japanese-style items, spring plants and Japanese cuisine. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6688 Southoaks Cres.There’s no cost to get in. Send Saturday and Sunday events to jmoreau@ burnabynow.com.
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Authors take listeners on a literary journey Julie MacLellan LIVELY CITY
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Journey around the world in literary fashion at the next Spoken Ink night. The Burnaby Writers’ Society’s reading series continues on Thursday, May 12 at Wings Pub and Grill, 6879
Kingsway. This month’s session features authors Farida Somjee and Mallee Stanley. Somjee was born in Mbeya,Tanzania and grew up in the coastal city of Dar es Salaam. She moved to Canada in her late teens and now lives in Vancouver with her husband and son. Her first novel, The Beg-
gar’s Dance, tells the story of 11-year-old Juma, a boy living on the streets of coastal Africa, set in the years between 1977 and 1992. Stanley has completed two novels, her first set in India, Sri Lanka and Ireland and her second mainly in Tanzania. She’s currently working on a third, set in Uganda, and a fourth, set in
New Zealand and Australia. She has spent years in several of the countries she’s writing about. “Her novels have a similar thread running through them: how a government policy dramatically changes the lives of an ordinary family living in the country,” a press release notes. Curious to find out more?
Turn out for the free reading night. Readings start at 8 p.m. Check out www. burnabywritersnews. blogspot.com or email bwscafe@gmail.com for more information.
ARTIST AT HYCROFT A Burnaby artist is featured in a new exhibition at Vancouver’s Hycroft Gal-
lery. Roxsane K.Tiernan’s work is being shown alongside that of Caroline Scagel. Tiernan, a familiar face on the Burnaby art scene, studied applied arts at Capilano and is past president of the Burnaby Artists Guild. She’s an experimental artist who works in Continued on page 20
“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.” - Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada
For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion. By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with significant changes to the Project.
How feedback has resulted in a stronger, safer and better project: •
A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements.
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An increase in safety valves along the pipeline from 94 to 126.
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An increase in pipeline wall thickness in sensitive areas, such as urban locations and at river crossings.
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Routing of the pipeline to avoid 22 crossings at fish-inhabited rivers including the Fraser, upper North Thompson, Albreda, Coldwater and Coquihalla.
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Routing to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, such as Cheam Wetlands and three BC Class A parks.
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Routing of the pipeline to minimize community impacts to the Westsyde neighbourhood in Kamloops and the Westridge neighbourhood in Burnaby.
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For the Adventurous Family BY DAVID CHAO
Built on a foundation that delivers impressive capability, excellent longevity, and strong resale values, the Toyota 4Runner stays true to its reputation year after year. Relying on its 70 years of truck-building experience, Toyota kept refining the 4Runner until it’s almost “perfect,” particularly as a true off-roader. “When adventure calls, it calls for 4Runner’s winning combination of rugged good looks, goanywhere capability, and surprising comfort and convenience features,” said Larry Hutchinson, Vice President of Toyota Canada Inc. “For 2016, Toyota has added even more convenience features as standard on all 4Runner models, underlining our commitment to Canadian drivers who need an authentic body-on-frame SUV.” Body-on-frame SUVs are a dying breed, but there are still a few that compete with the Toyota 4Runner: the Nissan Xterra, Jeep Wrangler, and the much more expensive Land Rover LR2. Even though I’ve driven just about every car and trucks sold in North America, I was impressed enough with the ever-strong 4Runner that I recently purchased a brand new 2016 4Runner Limited. If a picky automotive journalist like me selects this vehicle, you know it has to be pretty good. One of the big factors for my decision is that the 4Runner keeps amazing level of resale value, year after year. The 4Runner is built at the award-winning Tahara plant in Japan, where many other Lexus are also manufactured.
Design
Toyota released an updated 4Runner back in 2014, and therefore not much has changed on the outside for 2016. The 4Runner has a slightly different “face” among its four available models, however. For a more rugged and aggressive appearance, the SR5 and Trail Edition have a gaping grille and crescent-shaped intakes below the headlights. But the Limited models lose the sharp intakes and add a chrome bumper to divide the grille for a more luxurious look.
Carrying on the style of its predecessors, the 2016 4Runner retains a boxy overall shape. All models come standard with a roof rack, but the Trail Edition adds a hood scoop and a higher ground clearance.
Driver feedback is certainly trucklike, but that works well off-road. Trail Edition models come with 4-wheel Crawl Control and a Kinetic Suspension System with disconnecting stabilizer bars to help in this area.
Inside, the high quality materials make the 4Runner feel comfortable, but not quite at the level of the Highlander. The blocky layout reminds you the 4Runner is based on a truck, though there is plenty of usable storage. The 4Runner is basically a 5-passenger vehicle but the more luxurious Limited model is available in either 5-Passenger or 7-Passenger configuration.
Performance
The 4Runner gained its popularity through its strong performance and its reputation as being indestructible. This is something the 2016 model continues to offer. In that effort, the 4Runner is built around a proven and powerful yet efficient 4.0-litre V6. At its peak, it generates 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque, but what it does best is balance power delivery and efficiency across its operating range. Although not the latest technology with 6 or 7 speed gears, the 4Runner is equipped with a proven 5-speed super ECT automatic transmission. Using a transmission cooler, it delivers confident acceleration and endurance in any weather or driving condition, while also returning a combined fuel economy rating of 12.8L/100km. The 4Runner’s suspension delivers a decent combination of ride comfort and cornering ability. However, its height and weight causes it to lean considerably if pushed hard through a switchback. While the 4Runner is not as agile as a car-based SUV, its narrow body makes it easier to maneuver in tight spaces than a full-size SUV. The same holds true in terms of noise and vibration.
All 4Runner’s come equipped with a tow package that includes a heavy duty tow-hitch receiver, 4+7 pin wiring harness, trailer brake controller pre-wire, and supplemental transmission cooler. This allows the 4Runner to easily haul 5,000 lbs. As a daily driver, the 4Runner is so silky smooth and comfortable that it rivals luxury cars costing twice its price in terms of ride quality.
Environment
The cabin of the 4Runner could be described as simple, but it certainly is roomy and versatile. The power-adjustable front seats are supportive and well designed. The split 40/20/40 the second row can be arranged in numerous seating and cargo configurations. These seats can also recline to provide a more comfortable feel all around. In 7-Passenger 4Runner models, the third row is best suited for children. When not needed, they fold flat into the floor to reveal nearly 90 cubic feet of cargo space. It does raise the trunk floor in terms of height somewhat, making it a bit awkward to load and unload. Bolstered with more standard features, the base 2016 4Runner should be adequate for most families. It boasts Toyota’s 6.1-inch Display Audio system with eight speakers, Bluetooth capability, navigation, and a power moonroof among many others. All dials and buttons are large and easy to figure out. You can operate everything from the radio to the low-range gearing even with gloves on. The vehicle is available with a 120V AC power outlet. This is helpful to keep all the accessories used by the modern family fully charged.
Features
Prices for the 4Runner start at $44,090 for the base SR5, and ranges up to $50,790 for the Limited 7-Passenger. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, navigation, Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth, voice recognition, a backup camera, and a power moonroof. Additional features, available as options or on a higher trims, include leather seats, driver seat memory system, ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start, automatic headlights, and clearance and backup sensors. Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) are 14.2 city and 11.1 highway.
Thumbs Up
The 2016 4Runner is a reliable daily driver that can double as a trail warrior. Also, if you need three rows of seats in a comfort package, there aren’t too many choices out there.
Thumbs Down
If you expect your SUV to ride like a “sport” utility or crossover, the 4Runner’s truck-like handling won’t impress. It also isn’t the most affordable on the market.
The Bottom Line
The 2016 4Runner is rugged enough to please its loyal fans, and its high resale value and top-notch reliability make it an easy purchase decision.
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The McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library is offering a concert of Indian classical vocal music on Sunday, May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. The concert will feature students of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation (www.pjsomvancouver. org) – an organization dedicated to fostering the preservation, growth and teaching of Indian classical music in the traditional style of Mewati Gharana.
The Burnaby concert features principal vocal soloist Asha Lohia, accompanied by table player and teacher Monish Chakraborti. It’s free, but space is limited, so be sure to register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or by phone at 604-2998955.The McGill branch is at 4595 Albert St. Do you have an arts and entertainment item to share? Send Lively City ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@burnabynow. com.
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DESTINATION TOYOTA BURNABY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF THEIR NEW 90,000 SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY The dealership features 28 service bays, express drive-through service, full-service body shop, ultra-modern car wash, and dedicated parts and tire centre.
After nearly a quarter century as an integral part of the Burnaby community, Destination Toyota is celebrating the beginning of an exciting new era with the opening of their new dealership at 4451 Still Creek Drive. “The hiring of 40 new employees brings our total team to about 120 dedicated professionals,” said Aziz Ahamed, Dealer Principal. “Through their efforts, and thanks to a range of exciting new features at our new location, Destination Toyota will be able to take the service we provide to our loyal customers to a whole new level.”
not use any electricity; they operate only on shop air and water. (First Toyota (third dealership) in B.C. to have these hoists). • The Envirolube pit, which is the only prefabricated fiberglass lube pit on the market that is impermeable and will not contaminate the soil below. It is the only LEED certified lube pit available and the first in B.C. to be installed. • The Hunter inspection lane, which uses the most technologically advanced equipment for a service drive through. This lane utilizes a tire tread scanner/ alignment quick check system. The scanner takes a full scan of a portion of a
use this system). • Autec 260 Car Wash, which uses about 70% less water than hand washing. The Autec fully lubricates the vehicle and brushes while it washes, dramatically reducing any chance for etching or damage to the paint. The car wash also includes a tire and rim cleaner that removes brake dust, and road film. • Detail Centre & Vacuum, which allows every single customer to get an interior vacuum and the mats washed in their car. Destination Toyota has more total vacuum horsepower than any other dealership in Western Canada. It also runs a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) which dramatically reduces the amount of electricity and motor wear.
is the great Toyota vehicles the dealership offers and its impressive commitment to philanthropy across the Lower Mainland.” Destination Auto Group supports a number of initiatives including the World Partnership Walk, the Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Harmony Arts Festival, and B.C. Senior Games, as well as organizations like the Canadian Red Cross, Make-A-Wish® Canada, BC Professional Fire Fighters Association, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre Foundation, and Family Services Greater Vancouver. Destination Auto Group’s goal is to be Greater Vancouver’s most recognizable and trusted auto group by providing
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Highlights of this 90,000 square foot facility include 28 service bays with sophisticated repair and diagnostic equipment available, an ultra-modern car wash facility, a full-service body shop, and a dedicated parts and tire centre. There are many progressive, environmental and unique features, including: • Challenger Aquavantage hoists, which are the world’s most environmentally friendly. These hoists do
tire and produces a report showing the remaining tread, current wet stopping distance, and tire wear-andtear that a technician may need to look at. • The Kardex Remstar parts carousel, which is a fully automated parts retrieval system that minimizes the footprint required for a parts department. • The Nederman Touchless Exhaust System, which keeps harmful exhaust fumes away from employees (one of the first in Western Canada to
Destination Toyota celebrates their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. From Left: Mr. John Coburn, Vice President of Operations, Destination Auto Group; Mr. Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO, Toyota Canada; Mr. Larry Baldesarra, President, Toyota Financial Services; Mr. Azeem Ahamed, Manager of Planning and Operations, Destination Auto Group; Mr. Aziz Ahamed, President, Destination Auto Group; Mr. Adil Ahamed, Managing Director, Destination Auto Group; His Worship Derek Corrigan, Mayor of the City of Burnaby.
“This is a very exciting time for all the associates who work at Destination Toyota, all of the dealership’s customers, and the Burnaby community as a whole,” said Cyril Dimitris, Vice President, Sales, Toyota Canada Inc. “While Destination Toyota staff will be able to serve customers in new ways, what will remain the same
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A couple of late-in-the year Ministry of Education grants will give the Burnaby school district a few extra chances to get students fired up about trades and technology education and careers before the end of the year. The district is using a $25,000 “Shoulder Tappers” grant announced this spring and a $5,000 Access to Skills Training grant to bus groups of high school students to an open house at BCIT, different job sites in the Lower Mainland and the district’s own trades and tech programs. In the younger grades, the money will be used to get Grade 8 and 9 students plugged into the “maker movement” a hands-on, do-it-yourself approach that can encompass anything
from knitting to robotics. The district plans to invite “makers” into classrooms, who will lead students through hands-on sessions from problem solving to building. Grant money will be used for honorariums for makers and for substitute teachers, so classroom teachers can learn more about the approach at workshops. The district hopes to expand the program to younger grades in the future. “The maker thing at the elementary level is really where we can get a grip, get some traction so that students, as they move forward, understand what it is actually to make and build stuff and how the curriculum that they’re studying in math and science and arts and all subjects interrelates,” district program consultant Paul Arthur told the NOW. Besides getting kids ex-
cited about trades and technology, the initiatives are designed to support B.C.’s new kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum, with its emphasis on problem-solving and creative thinking skills in mathematics, sciences, and applied design, skills and technology. The one-time grants won’t cover everything the district would like to do, but officials are hopeful the province will put more money into such initiatives next year. “It gets eaten up pretty fast, and we’d maybe like to do some more activities,” director of instruction Garth Enrico said, “but this is a start that we can do to have a general awareness of what’s happening.”
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Communitynow EVENTS CALENDAR SATURDAY, MAY 7 Lawn bowlers wanted, Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club open house, 1 to 4 p.m., north end of Confederation Park at Willingdon and Penzance. Give it a try! Darkness into Light, a fivekilometre walk at Burnaby Lake. Walk begins at 4:30 p.m. Event is about support for mental illness and suicide prevention. Friends and families of all ages (including pet) are welcome to walk to show support. To register visit the Darkness Into Light Vancouver page on Facebook. Tian Jin Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3426 Smith Ave. Tian-Jin Temple’s annual festival includes food, fun games for the whole family, interactive games and craft booths, a health clinic, authentic Taiwanese food, performances and prizes. Info: www.tianjintemple.org. Spring Bazaar, plant sale and Japanese book sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Food vendors will also
showcase a selection of popular Japanese festival snacks, food and drinks. Event includes the largest Japanese book sale in town, with more than 30,000 prime condition used books, comics and magazines for a discounted prices. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org. SUNDAY, MAY 8 Tian Jin Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3426 Smith Ave. Tian-Jin Temple’s annual festival includes food, fun games for the whole family, interactive games and craft booths, a health clinic, authentic Taiwanese food, performances and prizes. Info: www.tianjintemple.org. MONDAY, MAY 9 Healthy brain workshop, MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, noon to 2 p.m. Maintain a healthy brain. Learn strategies and set goals to reduce stress and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s. Language support available upon request. In partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Free. Register at 604438-8214. I Belong, peer support group for LGBTQ immigrants and refugees. Takes place in
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Communitynow Continued from page 25 learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session from 10 a.m. to noon at #200 – 906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For further information or another session date, call the North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Burnaby Historical Society presents Lisa Codd, curator of Burnaby Village Museum, with her talk on the history of Barnet Village at the Carousel Pavilion, 7 p.m., 6501 Deer Lake Ave. THURSDAY, MAY 12 Teen Makerspace: Zombie Cookies. Anyone in grades 6 to 9 are welcome to come and create their own zombie cookies. Supplies and instruction provided for this free program. Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Info and registration at 604-2974809, in person or at www. bpl.bc.ca/events. Factors to consider when choosing a career, a workshop to explore the importance of the assessment of your values,
interests, transferable skills and personality style, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Also covers mentoring, networking, conducting research meetings and provides a framework and strategies for career exploration. This free workshop is presented in partnership with the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. Register at 604-436-5400 or www. bpl.bc.ca/events. For info contact Sabine Schreiber at 604-395-8000 ext. 1276 or sabine.schreiber@iss.bc.org. Renting it Right, a free online course created by the Justice Education Society and the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC) that helps tenants find the right rental options, understand the rental process and learn about tenant rights and responsibilities, 2 to 4 p.m., MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway. Computers and support for those with low computer literacy skills provided. Free. Register at 604-438-8214. Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., Arts Room, Edmonds
D Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, fitness fun, therapeutic touch, etc. A presentation will be done at 10 a.m. on “Hearing Helper.” Info at 604-2974901. FRIDAY, MAY 13 Gardening for Newbies, 1 to 2 p.m., Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Join the library and Victory Gardens to learn how to set up your own vegetable garden. This hour-long demonstration will give you the tools to get started so you can enjoy a summer bounty. Info and registration at 604-297-4809, in person or at www.bpl.bc.ca/events. B.C. Housing and Rental Assistance workshop, MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, 2 to 4 p.m. Step-by-step directions for applying for subsidized housing: confirming your eligibility, applying for the Housing Registry, nonprofit and cooperative housing providers, etc. Free. Register at 604-438-8214. Send non-profit events listings to calendar@burnabynow.com. Allow at least three weeks’ notice.
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Entertainmentnow ARTS CALENDAR TO SUNDAY, MAY 8 Arts Alive 2016, an exhibition of work by secondary school students from the Burnaby school district, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca or 604297-4422. TO SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until June 4 – extended by popular demand. Info: www. burnabyartscouncil.org.
TO SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests, a large-scale installation tracing the lives and struggles of eight young women, running at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the upper gallery until May 19, then expanding to the lower gallery May 20 to June 12. With In the BAG Family Sunday programs on May 8 and June 12; opening reception May 19, artist tour May 21, and a full-day art studio for homelearners on June 3. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca. SUNDAY, MAY 8 ArtsToGo, a collage workshop with Sarah
Davidson, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Free hands-on workshop for kids and their families. Info: www. artscouncilnewwest.org. New Westminster Symphony Orchestra Mother’s Day concert, 2 p.m., Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. By donation. Concert and Cake – A High Tea Family Affair, 1:30 p.m. at River Market, featuring an afternoon of live performances and delicious treats, La Perla Ballroom. Includes a photo booth, door prizes, a silent action
and more. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for guests aged six to 12, and free for children under five. Ticket includes high tea and concert put together by VanDeca Singers and teachers and students from Music Box New Westminster. SATURDAY, MAY 14 Shine-Time Music Olympics, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert featuring Let Your Music Shine With Lisa and Linda, at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Two concerts: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets through www.ticketsnw.ca.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 TO SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Capturing the Essence, a new exhibition of abstract landscape work by Irma Soltonovich and Jenn Williamson, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception at 2 p.m. May 14. Info: www. burnabyartscouncil.org.
ONGOING Tickets on sale for the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 6 to Deer Lake Park. Featuring Colin James, Frazey Ford and Cyril Neville and the Royal Southern Brotherhood, and many more. Info: www. burnabybluesfestival.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 17 Culture Chats, an intercultural book club, meets 6 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: Fiona, culturechats2015@ gmail.com or www.facebook. com/culturechatsburnaby bookclub.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby, 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737. Email arts and entertainment listings to jmaclellan@ burnabynow.com.
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Is there a toddler or preschooler in your house?You may want to stop by the Cameron Recreation Centre this weekend for the second annual Play to Learn! event. The Burnaby Early Childhood Development Table is hosting the event,
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which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 and features free, accessible, play-centred activities aimed at the zero-to-six crowd. Educators and experts will be on hand to offer up education, information and ideas for families about adding play into their children’s lives.
“Our focus is to illustrate the importance of play in a child’s life,” says Stefanie Poli, chair of the early childhood development table, noting that research shows play is critical to social and emotional development in young children. See www.kidsinburnaby. ca for more information on the event and the work of the early childhood development table – or, better yet, stop by Cameron rec centre to have fun with your family this weekend. TEEN RACERS TAKE ON AMAZING MUDDER Calling all teenagers. Burnaby teens can test their mettle in a free Amazing Mudder event this weekend. Thirteen- to 18-year-olds are challenged to use their brains and brawn to overcome the scavenger hunt/ obstacle course, hosted by the city’s SummitYouth Centre. There’s a free barbecue at the end of the event, and it will run rain or shine. It’s set to run Sunday,
May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call the youth centre at 604268-1369 to sign up (barcode 401746). OFF TO MARKET It’s market day! If you want to help your kids understand the connection between farms and food, there’s no time like the present. Burnaby Farmers’ Market is back for the season, running Saturdays in the north parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (4949 Canada Way).You and your family can find conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts, all while enjoying live music, a games table, a book exchange, food trucks and more. The first market of the season is this Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Remember to bring your own shopping bags, and check out www.artisan markets.ca for more. BREAK BREAD WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS And another one from the food files – why not
Family fun: Rowan Loong, 6, shows off his ninja techniques at the Burnaby Farmers’ Market last year while sister Anifia, 2, watches. This year’s market returns this weekend. PHOTO NOW FILES
bring your family and get to know your neighbours at one of Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s community dinners? On Tuesday, May 24, you can enjoy a Brazilianthemed Sharing Cultures Community Dinner, running from 6 to 8 p.m. It
costs $5 for adults and $3 for children. On Sunday, May 29, there’s an Indian-themed community dinner running from 6 to 8 p.m. It costs $3 for adults, $2 for children aged three to 12, and free for kids under three. They’re both happening
at the South House, 4460 Beresford St. Buy tickets in advance at Burnaby Neighbourhood House, or call 604-431-0400 or see www. burnabynh.ca. Send family- and parenting-related ideas to Julie, jmac lellan@burnabynow.com.
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Ladner’s small-time vibe a big draw Ladner’s newest development, Village Walk, is a collection of unique, family-sized townhomes situated in the heart of beautiful, historic Ladner Village
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and finishes. These spacious, split-level layouts feature generous outdoor terraces for entertaining. These distinctive homes feature tankless on-demand hot water systems and gas fireplaces. The stylish and functional gourmet kitchens are complete with shaker style cabinets, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom includes a spa-like ensuite that offers a double sink vanity, in floor heating, large shower as well as a walk-in closet The split-level layouts feature Hardie Plank exterior siding with elements of stone veneer accents. For those outdoor enthusiasts, Village Walk is within a short distance from
walking/cycling trails, paddling, fishing, boating, horseback riding, golfing and more. It is also minutes away from the new Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons – a 1.8 million-square-foot shopping centre opening this fall. “It won’t be long before people realize they’ve bought into some of the best real estate in the Lower Mainland,” adds Natalie. “With the new bridge slated for 2022, this is a really good time to purchase in the ever-growing community.” The family behind the development have called Delta home for more than two decades. Originally from Europe, the developer brings quality workmanship and that sophisticated
European flair to the homes they build – the last one being the Solei Terrace condominium development in Tsawwassen. “The demand has been overwhelming. If people are interested, I strongly suggest they go to our website and get in touch with our sales team as soon as possible,” says Natalie. The Sales centre is located at the ReMax Progroup Office – 5360 12th Avenue Tsawwassen and by appointment only. Presales will begin this month. Tentative occupancy is slated for May to July 2017. For more information: 604-868-0028, e-mail: natalie@colleenandnatalie.com or visit villagewalkladner.ca to register.
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Dianne Elliot sent us photos of the blossoms taken at the park outside the Bob Prittie Library in Metrotown. She says the ‘beautiful blossoms fan out like floral parasols in the park.’ Nice shots, Dianne. If you have a photo to share with NOW readers, email it to editorial@burnabynow. com. Put ‘Snapped’ in the subject line.
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I see you: EDC Burnaby’s Joel Padmore (far left, in blue) and teammates Daniel Morello and Felipe Viera react after Padmore’s penalty kick was called back by referee Scott Milliquet due to a foot being inside the 18-yard box. Morello would retake the kick and score as they won their quarterfinal game at Burnaby Lake West. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
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There was plenty of fuel, and once Estrella de Chile-Burnaby’s under-21 men’s soccer team found the gas pedal, they were gone. The Burnaby side proved unstoppable Saturday in the U21 provincial quarterfinal, trouncing Surrey United 5-1 to continue their run. Although Surrey struck first, capitalizing just two minutes into the contest off a free kick, EDC was able to compose itself and turn the tables, although it did take some time, Burnaby assistant coach Gio Hernandez said. “It was a pretty entertaining first half, but we didn’t come out the way we wanted,” said Hernandez. “We conceded that first goal and we were like, ‘What?’ Last week we got back to basics in practice and looked really strong and then (we gave up the first goal). “It was kind of tough to see.” Having swept Surrey in league play, the cool start was a little surprising. Burnaby slowly stripped down Surrey’s momentum after the opening tally and put its game plan into operation. Joel Padmore netted the equalizer near the 30-minute mark, converting a well-played through ball. Just before the half, EDC was awarded a penalty kick when one of their players was hauled down in the box, off a similar pass-and-go play. This time, Daniel Morello put away the PK to give the regular season champions the lead. In the second half, the main focus was not to surrender space for Surrey to rally. “The message was that we may be winning
and had turned it around, but we still weren’t playing how we wanted,” said Hernandez. “We needed to move the ball more efficiently and get them chasing, spread the field bigger, because in the first half we turned the ball over a few too many times.”
Collision course EDC-Burnaby’s Joel Padmore, right, battles Surrey’s goalie for space during Saturday’s U21 provincial quarterfinal. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
Another huge key was the play in the first half of netminder Savo Bogicevic, as he made sure the jump Guildford felt after capitalizing on their free kick wouldn’t carry over. “He kept us in the game, with no doubt,” said Hernandez. “After that goal they had momentum; theY played with confidence but he settled us down and kept the ball out of the net.” The end result were three more scores, with Padmore finishing with a hat trick. Drawing four assists in the game was Edris Najm. The win slots EDC, who owned the best record in the Vancouver Metro regular season, into a semifinal showdown against the Mid Isle Mariners, who slipped past North Delta 1-0. It puts them up against an unfamiliar foe, while on the other side of the bracket Guildford FC plays the Port Moody Gunners. Guildford already played spoiler for Burnaby a month ago when they eked out a 3-2 decision in the league playoff final, a loss that still resonates, said Hernandez. “This is a chance for redemption for us,” he said of the whole provincial tournament. “That loss was a sour taste, to lose the final in that way was tough.We’re extremely excited to be playing and to have a second chance.” In the men’s open B division quarterfinal, the Burnaby Metro Soccer League’s Mundiavocat FC defeated the Vancouver Strikers 3-2 to advance to the semifinal, where they square off against Vancouver Metro’s Rhino’s Fury, Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at Burnaby Lake West complex. In the other semifinal, another Burnaby Metro league squad, Impero Calcio, will play Campo Atletico. Imperio advanced with a convincing 4-2 doubling of Port Moody.
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One of Burnaby’s own has topped the WHL’s list of best players of all-time. Hometown boy Joe Sakic was revealed as the top WHL player on Tuesday at the 2016 WHL Awards in Calgary. Sakic began his hockey career playing in Burnaby before being called up to the WHL to play for the Swift Current Broncos in 1986. In his first season with the Broncos, Sakic garnered 133 points, including 60 goals and 73 assists, in just 72 games, earning him the Most Valuable Player award and WHL Rookie of theYear honour, noted a press release. But the Burnaby Minor Hockey product didn’t stop there. In his sophomore season, Sakic was named CHL Player of theYear and for the second year in a row he was named the WHL’s Most Valuable Player. He also wrapped up the 1987/88 WHL season scoring a league-best 78 goals. The following season, Sakic began what would become a 20-year career with a single NHL franchise. He was drafted 15th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the first round of the 1987 NHL draft.The team would eventually move south to Colorado where they became the Colorado Avalanche. During his on-ice career, Sakic amassed 1,641 points in 1,378 games and would lead the team to two Stanley Cup wins. He now serves as executive vice-president of hockey operations and general manager of the Avalanche. The WHL Top 50 Players of All-Time were chosen through a public vote. In the No. 2 and No. 3 spots are Bobby Clarke and Carey Price, respectively. Players were selected based on their performance while playing in the WHL and their careers after. For an extended version of this story, check out www.burnaby now.com/sports.
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Making contact: A Burnaby Braves batter takes his cut during under-18 AAA baseball action against Cloverdale. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
Dynamo get it done at meet It only comes once a year, so the Burnaby Dynamo Swim Club always goes all-out. They did that and more, scoring a number of medals and club records at their own Dynamo LMR and 15th annual invitational swim meet at Bonsor pool last month. With six clubs and more than 170 swimmers in at-
tendance, Dynamo did a tremendous job in making it a first-class event.The team also scored 12 gold medals, with a number of athletes making their competitive debut. Corralling medals were: Shawn Chaudhry, 1st 200 IM:Tina Ko, 1st 100 breaststroke; Andrew Li, 1st 100 IM; Hope Lou 1st 50 back, fly; Rodri-
go Simao, 1st 200, 400 free; Kathy Wu, 1st 100 br; DabinYeo, 1st 400 free; David Zhang, 1st 100 br. Medley relay, 1st 200m Kai Mader, Andrew Li, Eduard Simonov, Anthony Zang; 1st 200m free Gabrielle Brochu, Ruxandra Iancu, Hope Luo, SarahYang; 1st 200m IM/free Allisa Atchison,Tina Ko, Kathy Wu, DabinYeo.
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One cup leads to another. The Burnaby Metro under-15 boys Selects certainly hope so, after securing the Coastal A Cup title last week with a 2-0 triumph over Vancouver. Behind a well-rounded team performance, Burnaby matched a skilled opponent in every facet of the game. Burnaby coach Matt Manfredi said it was extremely tight and both squads were at the top of their game. “It was pretty intense the whole time, and it could have gone either way,” said Manfredi. “They had won the league and beat us twice by one goal, so this felt very good.” That piece of history was perfect fodder for motivation. Joey Cannova cashed in the winning goal off a corner kick 15 minutes into the game, off an assist from
They had won the league and beat us twice by one goal, so this felt very good.
Luke Aleong.The score endured despite multiple forays by Vancouver forwards, who were turned back by Harrissen Porth – who made a great tip save off a hard shot early in the second half – and a strong team defence. Aleong notched the insurance marker with 10 minutes left in the contest, but Vancouver didn’t ease up. “Our backline definitely held down the fort,” said the coach. Anchoring the stellar back line play were Roan Diepold, Jacob Mastroman-
co, Loreto Siniscalchi, Sean Coventry and Tyler Gunasekera. The win is a perfect place to reaffirm the team’s pursuit of a provincial cup, which goes in July.The silver lining heading into the Coastal final was that even a loss would serve as fodder for a strong provincial run. Manfredi didn’t see it that way. “As far as confidence goes, winning this is better than (losing),” he noted. “I thought we would come into this game nervous, but the boys were very confident.They were smiling, joking around… It’s a great way to go into the (provincials).” In other Coastal Cup action, the Burnaby Metro u15 boys edged past Vancouver Santos 2-1 to claim the A Cup title. In u18 action, Burnaby Metro put up a valiant fight but were edged 1-0 by North Shore.
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PC® jumbo 13" hanging basket assorted varieties
up to $24.99 value 20587048
Spend $250 or more before applicable taxes in a single transaction at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free PC® jumbo 13" hanging basket. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $24.99 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, May 6th until closing Thursday, May 12th, 2016. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 20587048
May 8th
bouquet deluxe
assorted colours 20437623 / 20539705
19
98
from
4
Lindt Lindor
selected varieties, 150 g 20309247
ea
Giorgio, Ed Hardy, Incredible Things by Taylor Swift, Fantasy by Britney Spears or J by Jennifer Aniston
20970522 / 20970537 / 20970558 / 20970568 / 20970662
product of Guatemala or Honduras, no. 1 grade 20167017001
1
98
ea
PC® or Blue Menu® Thick & Juicy™ ALL SUMMER LONG beef burger frozen, 1.13/1.36 kg 20941343
17
ea
Christie cookies selected varieties, 280-300 g 20596402001
10
98
product of USA, fancy grade 20184127001
5
1
10
fresh Atlantic salmon portions
98
plain or marinated, 113 g average per portion, 2 portions
per tray
20964620
UNTIL SEPT. 11, 2016
67
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
2.79
unless we are unable due to unforeseen technical difficulties.
2
ea
Coca-Cola or Pepsi soft drinks
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ea
OR LESS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
ALL
96
6 lb BAG Royal Gala apples
88
PC® white mushroom
ea
equivalent to
product of Western provinces, 454 g
.98
/lb
20738571
10000 01910
2
48
8
ea
baked in-store
77
Elizabeth Arden 2pc Fragrance Gift Sets
cantaloupe
4
selected varieties, 6 X 710 mL 20313741002 / 20310546002
97
1
Ziggy’s® service case hams assorted varieties 20653622
28
3
/100 g
Chapman’s original ice cream
ea
LIMIT 2
AFTER LIMIT
4.49
selected varieties, frozen, 2 L
20315236009
47
4
hot dog or hamburger buns
white or whole wheat, 12’s
00
2/
20788877
4
OR
2.99 EACH
Kellogg’s family size cereal
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
3.99
selected varieties, 515-755 g 20082184
47
ea
LIMIT 6
AFTER LIMIT
6.99
Prices effective Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8, 2016 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2016 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.
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