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‘It’s just breaking my heart’

Mom speaks out after suicide of son released from Burnaby Hospital Cornelia Naylor

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The last conversation Kim Young had with her 38-year-old son Eddie was full of hope for the future. Burnaby hospital staff had handed him a mobile at his bed, andYoung had told him over the phone that she had found a place for him to live. “I said, ‘Everything’s going to be great. As soon as you get out, everything’s going to be wonderful,’”Young told the NOW. “‘OK, mom. I love you,’ is what he said to me.” Within hours, her only child, who had long struggled with anxiety, depression and drug problems, was released from hospital, headed straight to a bridge near the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station and jumped to his death. “Without even a second thought, he just stood up and

CALL FOR CHANGE: Burnaby mother Kim Young speaks to reporters at a vigil in honour of her son Eddie, who took his own life last week shortly after being released from Burnaby Hospital. Young wants hospitals to change their procedures for releasing patients with mental illnesses.

jumped,” saidYoung, who said she has spoken with a bystander who witnessed Eddie’s final moments. “He knew what he was going to do from out of the hospital, went straight to the bridge and jumped, not even a look back, not even a second thought about it, just

climbed up there and jumped, and it’s just breaking my heart, breaking my heart.” Young blames Burnaby Hospital for her son’s death, saying staff shouldn’t have released him without notifying her. She had brought him there

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three days earlier, after he had shown up at her house dishevelled and incoherent. He told her he had been beaten and drugged,Young said. Despite struggles he’d had with methamphetamine, she said she’d believed him because of bruises

and a needle mark on his arm. “He was not an intravenous drug user,” she said. While Eddie was in the hospital, Young pleaded with staff to contact her before releasing him, but that didn’t happen. Continued on page 8

Man arrested in Burnaby sex assaults Man has been charged in two attacks along a popular Burnaby trail Jeremy Deutsch

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After several months of leaving a community on edge, police believe they have the man responsible for

two serious sexual assaults along a popular Burnaby trail. On Wednesday, the RCMP announced two charges of assault against Michal Popek, 36, related to two incidents in Burnaby on

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victims knew their attackers. “These crimes justifiably scared people living and working in those communities,” said Chief Supt. Jodie Boudreau, the head of operations for the RCMP in the Lower Mainland. “Fortunately, Lower Mainland police and law enforcement have an unparalleled ability to rapidly share intelligence in-

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‘These guys saved my life’

George Derby Centre nurses given pink slips

George Derby residents react to the nursing layoffs: “This is my home, and these are my family. If that big shot (executive director Ricky Kwan) wants money, go to the Prime Minister,” Mildred Nielsen, 92, veteran.

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The way Dave Peacock sees it, he owes his life to the nurses at George Derby Centre. He came into the care home for veterans and civilians a year ago, weighing 92 pounds after a stroke, a colonoscopy and four months of not eating. The nursing staff got him into a wheelchair, then a walker, and now he gets around with a cane. He took physical therapy to help with walking, just before the program was cut for non-veterans. Now Peacock is a healthy 158 pounds. The care he received is part of why Peacock gets emotional when he vows to fight for the nurses, all of whom received layoff notices this week. “I needed extended care, and I got the best. The nurses, the care aides, right down to the janitors – everybody treats us like we’re home,” Peacock said. “These guys saved my life. I’m going to back them up.” On Monday, management delivered layoff notices to all of the full-time and part-time nursing staff: 54 registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. There are 39 casual nurses that fill in at the centre, and they, too, will soon receive notice they are no longer needed. All of the changes have Peacock upset. He said he thinks the current executive director was brought

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“I don’t think it’s very nice, because we’ve gotten used to them, and they got used to us. … Old people kind of get set in their ways,” Ken Carlson, 94, veteran and resident poet. See his poem about the centre’s crisis on page 6. “I don’t think it’s very wise if these nurses have been doing this work for some time,” Bill Burnett, 93, veteran.

BAD NEWS From left, Dave Peacock, Ken Carlson, Bill Burnett and Bud Jeffries are among several George Derby Centre residents upset about the nursing layoffs at the veterans’ care home in Burnaby. PHOTO JENNIFER MOREAU

in to break the union and privatize the care home. “It will turn into another geriatric warehouse, and that’s what they’ve got all over the province,” he said.

I needed extended care, and I got the best The NOW spoke to several residents, many veterans in their 90s, and many upset about the layoff notices. Family members and loved ones are also angry. Marilyn Chepil’s father

fought in the war and developed dementia while at George Derby. He often thought the Germans were in the building and at one point even hid under a bed in fear, according to Chepil. He passed away last January, but Chepil’s 90-year-old mother, a civilian, is still at George Derby. Chepil, a Cloverdale resident, is upset about the nurses’ layoffs. “It’s very wrong.Those nurses know the residents there. … They treat them like they are their own parents. It makes me cry,” she said. “These are real people.These are men and

some women who were overseas, fighting for Canada, and this is how they are treated? It’s terrible.” Ricky Kwan, George Derby’s executive director, delivered the layoff notices, hoping Fraser Health will pitch in $1 million to help with the non-profit centre’s finances. Kwan said Fraser Health’s recommended 2.87 hours of daily, direct care for residents will come with a $1.2 million price tag. Meanwhile, as the aging veterans population declines, so does the attached Veterans Affairs funding for specialized care – hence

the reductions in some programs. George Derby, which was primarily a veterans home, is now roughly half veterans and half civilians. Fraser Health told the NOW Kwan was asked not to make any decisions as a financial review is underway.When asked why he went ahead with the layoffs anyway, Kwan said he wasn’t sure why Fraser Health was asking the centre to wait six to eight weeks. “If they have the funding commitment, we can withdraw the contracting out process any time,” he said.

“Disgusting,” Bud Jeffries, 90, veteran. “I don’t think it’s fair really. They’ve got to make a living, too,” Leonard Bilodeau, 87, civilian. “I think it stinks. It’s not fair that since the new owners took over, things have changed here. Everything’s run downhill since. ... They keep saying that (layoffs are needed to deal with the financial crisis) but I think better management should be employed here,” Alex Hadden, 98, civilian.

MISSING FOR A DECADE

Family refuses to give up hope of ﬁnding Pablo By Jeremy Deutsch

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The last time Tamara Guerra saw her brother Pablo, it was Mother’s Day. The 17 year-old gave his mom a necklace for the occasion. Nothing seemed out

of the ordinary. Tamara said her brother was a bit nervous about finishing high school and going through “some things” with his friends, but he wasn’t upset. The next day, Pablo vanished.The only trace of the

Burnaby teen was his coat found under the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge on the day he disappeared. That was May 10, 2004. More than a decade later, the Guerra family hasn’t given up faith Pablo is still alive, but they’re hoping all

these years later someone has some information that can help find him. “It’s just been so hard for us for 12 years, all these different ideas that could have happened (to him), but nothing concrete,”Tamara told the NOW.

The family has been told on numerous occasions Pablo’s disappearance was a drowning or suicide, but since his body never surfaced, his sister isn’t convinced. She doesn’t believe her brother would take his own life.

Tamara described her brother as a typical teen; he excelled at soccer, had a lot of friends and was close to his mother and sister. But she also pointed out her brother did get into trouble from time to time, Continued on page 5

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No charges yet in three city incidents

Continued from page 1 since the end of January, the last one happening on March 6 along the Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail. Two of the assaults occurred in daylight along the trail and were described as more serious. On Feb. 18, a woman was walking along a path on the urban trail around 12:40 p.m., when she was approached by a man and sexually assaulted. On March 6 a woman left the Lake City Way SkyTrain station at 2:50 p.m. and was walking on a nearby trail when she was approached by an unknown man and sexually assaulted. In both cases, the women were taken to hospital for treatment. It’s unclear how Popek is connected to Burnaby or the area where he is alleged to have committed the assaults. Investigators said they couldn’t provide back-

ground information on the suspect since the case is now before the courts. A search of court records showed Popek does not have a record other than traffic violations dating back to the early 2000s.

I would caution everyone to be aware of their surroundings

The RCMP didn’t say how they came upon Popek as a suspect in the assaults. Instead, police said they used a number of investigative techniques including intelligence checks on all the suspects charged. Investigators also commended the women who re-

ported the crimes and provided investigators with the evidence needed to help in the arrests. Three other assaults in the same time period occurred at night near Holdom Avenue and were described as “groping” incidents. Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis said those three incidents are still being investigated, adding investigators have not ruled out the possibility they could be linked to the trail assaults. He also cautioned people to be careful even though the alleged suspect has been caught. “I would caution everyone to be aware of their surroundings and not let their guard down,” Buis told the NOW.

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Liberal starts Twitter storm Burnaby-Lougheed candidate under fire for offensive social media posts Jeremy Deutsch

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With a year before voters head to the polls in a provincial election, the Liberals have a candidate for the Burnaby-Lougheed riding. This week, it was announced that real estate agent Randy Rinaldo would be the party’s candidate in the NDP-held constituency. But his bid for the riding has gotten off to a rough start. Several of Rinaldo’s tweets from his Twitter account @RanRinBC have caused a firestorm on social media, forcing the candidate to apologize.Two separate

tweets dating back to 2012 seem to have drawn the most ire and are as follows: “@Ujjaldosanjh the Roma people are destroying my Italy you need to do your homework mr dosanjh, Gypseys=rape pillage steal.” “@pattibachus @cknw Child poverty is a cultural problem not a system problem, many people out there shouldn’t be having kids #irresponsible.” The context of the tweets is unclear. The NOW reached out to Rinaldo for comment, but he did not respond prior to press deadline. He did issue an apology Thursday through his Twit-

ter account. “I want to apologize unreservedly for my past social media posts.They were insensitive and don’t reflect the person I am today. As a member of the Facebook generation I’m aware of the benefits of this forum, but should have understood the pitfalls,” he said in two tweets. It appears the party is standing by their candidate, also issuing a statement through their Twitter account @bcliberals: “Our Party has a thorough candidate vetting process. @RanRinBC openly disclosed that he had posted content in the past which he regrets. In our

SoMed generation, we must find a balance btwn holding individuals accountable for past comments & accepting that opinions change.” The NDP’s Jane Shin won the riding in 2013, beating out the Liberal challenger by more than 700 votes.

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Man charged in sex assault near Patterson Jeremy Deutsch

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A man accused of a sexual assault near a Burnaby SkyTrain station can expect more time in front of a judge. According to Transit Police, a woman was heading home from work on the evening of May 7 when she got off the SkyTrain at the Patterson station and walked onto Central Boulevard. She noticed a man with a dog leaning against a guard rail. She turned onto a side

street and then turned to see the man running towards her. Police said he tried to engage her in conversation and said he wanted to play with her before grabbing her and sexually assaulting her.The woman managed to pull away, run home and call police. Based on a description of the suspect,Transit Police officers sent to the station spotted him outside the north fare gates. He was taken into custody without incident. KurtisWillick, 30, of no

fixed address, was charged with sexual assault. He is known to police. He was released from jail on May 9 with a number of conditions including: ! Not to contact the victim ! Not to possess weapons ! Not to be within a twoblock radius of Patterson SkyTrain station ! Not to be on the SkyTrain between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Willick is scheduled to make his next court appearance May 18 inVancouver.

‘He’s never been forgotten in my family,’ sister says Continued from page 3 and she thinks Pablo may have gotten overwhelmed by something and wanted to get away. Tamara is also hoping his vast group of friends at the time, who are now older, may be willing to share information. “It’s not about getting anyone in trouble, it’s just helping us to find some closure, whether it’s good or bad,” she said. Burnaby Mounties are also hoping someone will come forward with information about Pablo’s disappearance. Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis said in-

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Candidate’s fate in the hands of voters

If you haven’t heard the name Randy Rinaldo yet this week, you’re clearly not active on social media. The Liberals’ newly declared candidate for Burnaby-Lougheed, Randy Rinaldo, has come under fire for some pretty offensive things he’s said in the past on his Twitter account. His comments on the Roma population are, simply, racist. And his remark that poor folks who have kids are irresponsible is just plain ignorant. But should those com-

ments have automatically disqualified him as a Liberal candidate? The Liberals vetted him and decided to let him remain. And Rinaldo has now apologized for his contentious comments. Social media has become a huge swamp of impetuous stupidity. It is also a wonderful network of caring, thoughtful people.The debate is often raucous and not for the faint of heart. For some on Twitter, it often appears to be a place

to vent with little regard for who is reading the tweets. For others, it is clearly a place for considered, cautious opinions. Participants’ character and judgment is bared in 140 characters or less. Jerks tend to tweet like jerks and nice folks like, well, nice folks. What makes Twitter so compelling is that all of these approaches roll out cheek to jowl by the second. It’s a bit like watching 100 TV channels at once – only once in awhile one of those

The voters will be able to decide for themselves channels gets in the face of the other channel and beaks off. When a tweeter, like Rinaldo, spits out something offensive, it’s just part of the stream – until he or she decides to run for political office.Then it’s news. As

it should be. And a year from now, unless the Liberal machine changes its tune, Rinaldo will be facing the voters and other political candidates in Burnaby. His record of offensive tweets and opinions will be challenged, as they should be.The judgment of the Liberal Party will also be questioned for supporting him as a candidate. The voters will be able to decide for themselves if Rinaldo’s comments were

impetuous and whether he sincerely apologized, or whether he merely apologized to keep his running spot and avoid ongoing scrutiny. We’re not sure if the Liberals should have allowed him to represent their party in the election, but we are sure that voters will and should have the final say on who best represents their values. COMMENT ON THIS STORY

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Ode to George Derby Centre Ken Carlson, 94, is a resident of the George Derby Centre and a veteran from the SecondWorldWar. He was moved to write this poem about his experiences at the care home and the ongoing financial crisis. This is an abridged version of his poem. George Derby Centre is where I live. This is the place where nurses give Care and comfort to us aging vets. It is about as good as it gets. This place was built less than 30 years ago As a residence for longtime care for vets to go. Now it seems that there are many others there Non-vets who enjoy the same special care. Funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs Was for vets, but now every resident shares The benefits that were designated for we who survive After going to wars and offering Canada our lives. It is a shame to say that we vets are being displaced As we grow older, and fewer, we are being replaced With civilian patients who are now being served With what those veterans so earnestly deserved. Our leisure time is restricted, our Saturday pub and fun Our weaving and painting time is being undone

The staffing has been cut, and the hours amended Closing the Artworks Studio seems to be intended. Saturday pub days have been curtailed, which is sad Many visitors came, visits which made us all glad And with it the 50-50 draw which was council’s revenue Used to finance sound systems, and aquariums for me and you. It doesn’t seem right, and I am here to say Keep the studio open, it is the major way To rehabilitate those who need to find A way to maintain a sound working mind. Please remember the reason this place was built. It was for those who offered their lives. No guilt Was attached to killing the foe.There were no regrets But now we are denigrating the service of the vets. Our needs are many, but we vets are so few We are being shuttled aside without much ado. The management just doesn’t appear to understand That the veterans brought them freedom in this land. Many promises were made, when we were at war We would for our lifetimes be well cared for. The new generation does not know about that And now those promises are falling flat.

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Dear Editor Now 20 years old, it’s hard to remember the time when the Burnaby Neighbourhood House (formerly South Burnaby Neighbourhood House) began as a once-amonth event at a community church. That was in 1996, and community dinners were initiated with the goal of bringing people together from different cultures, generations and experiences. It was from these encounters that the groundwork was built for a gathering place for the community – the Neighbourhood House. Getting settled with funding and space was a struggle and a long journey that didn’t really get going until 1999. We managed to secure a small storefront on Jubilee Avenue and received start-up funding from the Alexandra Foundation and the Vancouver Foundation, which also allowed us to hire our first staff person. Partnering with other organizations, schools and businesses in the community in the early days became a strategy that broadened and strengthened the work of the Neighbourhood House for years to come. With this small storefront came more sustainable funding opportunities. In efforts to alleviate the isolation that is sometimes experienced living in a suburban setting, we wanted to make South Burnaby Neighbourhood House (SBNH) a place where people could come to gather or sit and have coffee just to meet neighbours, and a storefront space greatly helped. We also saw a strong need in the community for child care, we began a fee-based program, which would build revenue and increase financial stability for the house. SBNH worked closely with existing institutions and non-profits in order to fill a niche in the community, and enrich the existing services offered. Neighbourhood House quickly grew and became a fully functioning centre offering a range of programs that addressed the diverse needs of people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. In 2014, we made the decision to drop South from our name and became the Burnaby Neighbourhod House. Why? Well, by that time we already had several programs operating in North Burnaby, and we also had a plan to set up a North Burnaby Neighbourhood House. At the same time, we fulfilled a longtime dream of moving into a city facility in a Metrotown development that we now call the South House, and we established a small storefront in the Heights that we call the North House. In addition to the two locations, we also have a community hall on Rumble Street near Royal Oak Avenue, and we operate nine licensed daycare centres. Yes, we have come a long way in 20 years and have grown to become an important resource in Burnaby that many neighbours rely upon. I am very proud to say that Mayor Derek Corrigan will be joining other municipalities across Metro Vancouver to proclaim May 8 to 14 as Neighbourhood House week in the City of Burnaby. The theme of the week is connect with us! We welcome our Burnaby neighbours to drop by your local Neighbourhood House. Just like in the early days, the coffee pot is always on. For more information check out our website at www.burnabynh.ca. Antonia Beck, executive director, Burnaby Neighbourhood House

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George Derby nurses receive layoff notices Cameron Bailey People, this is NOT news! Fraser Health is an arm of the government. The government believes everyone should be at minimum wage except for very wealthy, very powerful, or political people. They have been trying to break any union forever, and especially since they took power. They believe there is no issue in the heat system that cannot be fixed with more management, more paperwork, more bureaucrats, and less workers. Let’s face it, veterans, patients, and workers are, to this government, a drain on money that would be far better spent on projects that enrich their party donors, become kickbacks to the politicians and their toadies, and enhance their financial position only. Do not EVER get the idea this government cares a whit about any one else! Jeff. Laurie What an absolute sham and shame. Another kick in the teeth for our honoured veterans. What next? GREED GREED and more GREED is all it is. Pressure from the corporate world who want to make it a for profit only and damn the people operation. They have the ear of all the politicians they fund with their pooled resources and cut rate and cut throat methods. Fraser Health is simply doing what so many other social agencies are doing, managing to the bottom, (cutting funding so low and to a point where the facility is sold for a song and only the managers at the authority and the corporate raiders benefit)

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A sinkhole that closed traffic on Production Way for several weeks last fall was not only an inconvenience for motorists, but it also put a hole in the city’s wallet. The city’s finance committee recently approved $1.3 million in additional funding for several infrastructure projects, including an extra $552,000 for the emergency culvert replacement on Production Way. City crews were called to

the section of road on Nov. 13 after a large sinkhole appeared. One three-foot-deep hole swallowed the back wheels of an articulated bus along the stretch of road. The road was shut down as a safety precaution for a couple weeks until repairs were done. An investigation determined that heavy rains that day “overwhelmed” the drainage system leading to the sinkhole. The city also suggested the situation could be related to the windstorm from August, which blew debris into creek beds while subse-

quent rains washed that debris into culverts. The city was forced to replace the storm sewer pipe that runs the entire width of the road. James Lota, an assistant engineering director with the City of Burnaby explained storm sewers are deep underground and cost a lot of money to replace. Meanwhile, the city is still trying to figure out who’s going to pay for an even bigger remediation project that occurred a few weeks earlier nearby. Lota said the cost of the repairs to a work mishap

on Stoney Creek Tributary 3 last October is in dispute with the contractor A.C. Paving Co. He also noted the city hasn’t totalled the bill, adding the final number won’t be known until later this year. The incident happened on Oct. 31 when a construction mishap led to a series of events that eventually forced a large amount of sediment into the creek and put the fish habitat in the waterway at risk. During the rehabilitation of a culvert on the Stoney Creek tributary, an A.C. Paving employee, who was

Stuck: A bus got its back wheels stuck in a sinkhole on Production Way last November. PHOTO NOW FILES

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Hospital says proper discharge policy was followed Continued from page 1 She said the hospital knew about his suicidal thoughts because police had brought him there before, after he had threatened suicide. “I gave them the suicide note that he had written, that I had found, so they

knew he was suicidal, they knew of his mental illness, they knew of his anxiety attacks, they knew about the drugs he had done.They knew everything, and they let him out of the hospital,” she said. At a vigil at Burnaby Hospital in Eddie’s honour

Monday,Young called for changes to how hospitals release people with mental illness. “I want it to be mandatory that if a mentally ill patient, especially one threatening to commit suicide, should be released from a hospital, that they at least

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In this case, we followed the patient’s wishes in all of those areas,” chief medical officer Dr.Victoria Lee told media. The health authority has said it is reviewing Eddie’s case, and the results of the review will be shared with the family.

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Colours of spring: Above and top right, the Rhododendron Dancers from the Colours of Dance Academy perform at the Tian-Jin Festival held May 7 and 8 at the Tian-Jin Temple. At right, Chantelle (left) and Amy, both 12, with Rattan Modern China Dance, wait their turn to perform. Far right, balloon artist Mike Akizuki makes a balloon monkey in a tree for one of the kids. PHOTOS CHOW CHUNG

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Refugee work was a life-changing journey Tereza Verenca

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When Matthew Hutchinson first arrived on the Greek island of Samos, he didn’t see the pristine sandy beaches advertised on postcards. What he saw were hundreds of washed-up red and orange life jackets belonging to Syrian refugees who had attempted to cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey. Some were reportedly stuffed with newspapers and had labels warning they were not life-saving devices. “You’d find shoes that belonged to a little girl or you would find two life-saving rings tied together with a scarf,” the SFU graduate told the NOW. “There’s always this ugly feeling looming, that when you’re cleaning up the beaches, you never know, something’s going to wash up that you don’t want to see.” That same day, a boat with 40 people capsized, killing 25. “It was really unfortunate and very frustrating to find out because the amount of pointless deaths at sea is just so outrageous. So far this year, close to 400 migrants have died on the journey from Turkey to Greece,” he said. Hutchinson travelled to the Mediterranean country in March as a volunteer with a non-governmental organization known as the Boat Refugee Foundation and recently returned home. Having just graduated from SFU, with plans to pursue a master’s degree in international affairs this fall in Ottawa, the 28-year-old wanted to gain some humanitarian experience.

For the refugees: Above, the Port of Piraeus in Athens was nothing but tent cities, housing some 6,000 refugees, according to local resident Matthew Hutchinson, who went overseas to volunteer. He described the scene as “horrific,” with garbage and human waste everywhere. Right, at top, hundreds of red and orange lifejackets lined the Samos shoreline, either from refugees who didn’t make the perilous journey across the Aegean Sea or from ones who were lucky enough to survive. Right: Each day, refugees would line up for food. Hutchinson’s job was to keep the line separate – men in one line, women in the other – and to make sure nobody budged. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

“I really didn’t know what to expect going there,” Hutchinson said. “I was familiar with these occurrences. I read all the horrific accounts. It was different to be close. It felt real. It really just changed everything for me.” ON PATROL During his first two weeks on Samos, Hutchinson was stationed at the island’s “hot spot,” one of many European Union reception centres run by the Greek government. Upon arrival, refugees are sent there to get processed and given necessary medical attention. Hutchinson spent a lot of time doing crowd control

during breakfast and lunch, making sure people weren’t budging. Men were in one line, while women and children were in another. Everyone seemed in good spirits, he said. “It was a lot of fun.The mood was surprisingly happy, and that’s because there were a lot of volunteers and basic needs were being met. There was enough food to go around, which was important,” he added. Other tasks included patrolling the coastline by jeep or by foot, with shifts starting at 5 a.m. Volunteers roamed up and down the cliffside with night-vision goggles and binoculars.

“There was one spot that was a three-hour hike to get to. Refugees sometimes landed (there) and nobody was there to meet them. Many died from getting lost

It felt real. It really just changed everything for me

or thirst or falling off the cliffs,” Hutchinson recalled, adding his team went out on the water as well.

Most of the boats they found were inadequate, according to the humanitarian. “They’re put together just weeks before by people smugglers themselves,” he said, adding a lifejacket was rumoured to cost upwards of $600, while the boat ride itself could set a family back as much as $10,000. “They’re told that if they pay more, there will be people waiting on the other side who can put them in hotels and apartments, which isn’t true.” TOTALLY OBLIVIOUS After his stint at the hot spot, Hutchinson moved to a smaller camp, where 15

refugee housing units stood. It was temporary accommodation for a few days, at which point refugees would board a ferry and travel to Athens to access the rest of Europe. There were four unaccompanied minors whom Hutchinson was responsible for, including two brothers who lost their mother in Syria. “We managed to make the camp a very nice, relaxing place for all of the young kids.There were always soccer games going on; we had movie nights.There were organizations doing face painting,” he told the

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‘They wanted to be home. They missed Syria’ Continued from page 11 NOW. “The kids were always very oblivious to the situation they were actually in. It was never hard to put a smile on their face.” A HORRIFIC SCENE Things changed on March 18. After Turkey and the European Union signed a deal, the smaller Samos camp was forced to shut down. Hutchinson decided to move on to Athens as an independent volunteer. He boarded a 2 a.m. ferry with two Syrian families he befriended, also heading to Athens. When they arrived on the mainland, Hutchinson remembers that day as “quite unfortunate.” “It was a horrific scene. There were 5,000 refugees at the Port of Piraeus, all living in tents, human waste all over the ground, garbage everywhere, fights, riots. It was such a contrast to what I was used to on Samos,” Hutchinson explained. “At this point, there

For the kids: The “small port camp” on the island of Samos kept kids busy with games, drawing and sports. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

wasn’t much food to go around; there weren’t nearly as many smiling volunteers, friendly activities. It was hot, so things would get tense. “It was really sad to see them realize that no, you’re going to be spending a long time in this camp full of squatters with two little girls and a pregnant woman sleeping on cement next to hundreds and hundreds of other people.” Luckily, the two families were moved to a house a

couple days later.With their remaining 120 Euros and a little help from Hutchinson, they stayed at a hotel and never had to sleep on the ground. “They had me over for dinner and cooked me a nice, traditional Syrian meal to thank me for my help,” said Hutchinson. DON’T REPEAT HISTORY One thing that surprised the New West resident was how the Syrian war affect-

Welcome: The Port of Piraeus in Athens was nothing but tent cities, housing some 6,000 refugees, according to Hutchinson. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

ed people from all walks of life – from the refugee who studied in an American school to the refugee who worked for the government as an agricultural engineer. “Many of them didn’t want to be on the move or be going to Europe.They wanted to be home.They missed Syria; they said it was beautiful,” he said. Hutchinson hopes his sto-

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THE GREAT SALMON SEND-OFF is on this Saturday. The Stoney Creek Environment Committee is hosting the event at Stoney Creek Elementary School, at 2740 Beaverbrook Cres, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s event features environmental displays, kids’ activities and the salmon send-off, where participants can release bags of small salmon into the water. Kudos to the group’s volunteers, and all of our

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Communitynow Mark your calendars, Victoria Day is almost here Julie MacLellan FAMILY TIES

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Looking for some fun in the sun with the family for the long weekend? Don’t forget to check out Victoria Day at Burnaby Village Museum. The village always has special fun on the go for the day, and this year’s holiday is coming up fast – Monday, May 23, to be exact.The village will be open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with free gate admission. The Queen’s procession will wind its way around the village starting at 1:45 p.m. (yes,Victoria herself is always on hand for the occasion), and you can enjoy birthday cupcakes, kids’ crafts, a three-piece brass band, performances by the Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers and more. You can shop from the village’s Market Monday vendors, offering food and crafts, and, of course, take a spin on the historic 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel (rides are $2.60 each).

Check out www.burnaby villagemuseum.ca for all the details, or just drop in – the village is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. FAMILY NIGHT OUT Want to find some family fun and build connections in your community? Why not check out an evening family dinner and drop-in at the Brentwood Community Resource Centre? TheYMCA’s centre offers the drop-ins on Tuesday evenings until June 14, designed for parents and caregivers with children from infancy up to age five.The drop-ins run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Staff serve up a light vegetarian dinner and give families a chance to play and socialize.The Burnaby Public Library is also on hand for library time with songs and stories. It’s free, and you don’t need to register. Just turn up to the resource centre on the second floor at 2055 Rosser Ave. Email brent woodymca@gv.ymca.ca for more details, or see www. bpl.bc.ca/events.

SURVIVING YOUR SIX-YEAR-OLD Have you survived toddlerhood and the preschool years, only to discover that the childhood “middle years” come with challenges of their own? The Burnaby Public Library is hosting a series called Parenting in the MiddleYears, designed for parents of kids aged six to 12. It runs Mondays from May 30 to June 27, 10 a.m. to noon. The educational series will cover topics like middle childhood development, social-emotional competency, fostering positive peer relationships and strategies for effective, positive discipline. Child care is provided, but space is limited. Call 778-782-3548 or email infochld@sfu.ca.You can also see www.information children.com for details. CHILD-CARE THANKS The Burnaby Early Childhood Development Committee is reaching out to say thank you to Burnaby’s child-care providers. The group is hosting an

A royal moment: Jessie Zhu and her family visit with Queen Victoria during last year’s Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. This year’s festivities are set for Monday, May 23. PHOTO NOW FILES

evening of appreciation for child-care providers at Burnaby Neighbourhood House on Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.The night will include a featured speaker, food, networking and door prizes. Call the YMCA child-care resource and referral program at 604-294-1109 to sign up, or see www.kidsinburnaby.ca for more. And if (like me) you rely on child care for your kids and are grateful for great

care, don’t forget to take some time out this month to acknowledge your childcare providers. YOUNG READERS’ BOOK CLUBS Are there young readers in your house? The Burnaby Public Library offers book clubs for both kids (aged nine to 12) and teens (grades 8 to 12). The next meetings are Thursday, May 19 for teens at the Cameron branch and

Friday, May 20 for kids at the Metrotown branch. Teens are reading Eric Walters’Walking Home and kids are reading Nathan Hale’s Rapunzel’s Revenge. Check out www.bpl. bc.ca/events to sign up for either club – you need to register ahead for both. Do you have an item for Family Ties? Send family- and parenting-related ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@burnabynow. com, or find her on Twitter @juliemaclellan.

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If you want a midsize crossover SUV that challenges the best in the industry, have a look at the Ford Edge. It is surprisingly capable, even when compared against much more expensive models in the marketplace. The Ford Edge was all-new in 2015, and Ford did a truly amazing job in overhauling the vehicle. Along with more aggressive styling, the new Edge is loaded with more technology, higher levels of craftsmanship, and improved vehicle dynamics. This update was needed to keep pace with its strong rivals in this competitive segment. The Ford Edge competes with the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, to name some. Not only is the Edge one of Ford’s top-sellers, it’s important to the brand in another signiﬁcant way. Ford discovered many Edge buyers were new to the brand, so Ford wanted to make sure it was a great experience for these new buyers and owners. Since the Edge was all-new in 2015, there aren’t any major changes going into 2016. However, there are a few trim upgrades and more options added.

Design

Compared to the previous Edge, this new version has a much more eye-catching, trendy design. That being said, it isn’t too dramatic to make it polarizing. Retaining its familiar squat and strong overall shape, the Edge’s new appearance is sleeker and more athletic. This styling continues the tradition of the Edge, while adding a new level of sophistication and reﬁnement. Dominating the front is Ford’s big trapezoidal grille that also features on the standout Fusion sedan. To optimize aerodynamics, active grille shutters are available, which automatically open and close. At the rear of the Edge, the ﬁnely tapered backside is accentuated by full-LED taillights that draw a line across the back. Ford’s hands-free liftgate is available and opens the tailgate with a swing of your foot under the bumper. Now based on the same global platform as the

Ford Fusion, the Edge delivers exceptional on-road ride and handling abilities for an SUV. Yet, when equipped with all-wheel drive, it is able to venture offroad a little. This new body structure uses more high-strength steel to create a stiffer platform that is more resistant to twisting and bending. This results in less noise, vibration and harshness for a more enjoyable ride. Configured in a 2-row, 5-passenger layout, the Ford Edge is still not available with a third row seat. However, the Edge does offer plenty of passenger room front and rear, as well as a generous cargo bay.

Performance

Featuring three engine options - two of which are new for this generation - the Ford Edge emphasizes performance across the range. While the new base 2.0-litre EcoBoost 4-cylinder may be small, it puts out a respectable 245 hp and can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Fuel economy is also quite good and it can be had with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Available as an option on SEL and Titanium models is a carryover 3.5-litre V6. This engine bumps horsepower to 280, but fuel consumption also goes up. If you are looking for more performance, the Sport trim features an impressive 2.7-litre turbocharged V6 engine. This is the same unit used in the full-size F-150, and its 315 hp makes the Edge one of the most powerful midsize SUVs on the market. The Edge Sport also comes standard with AWD, sporttuned suspension, and variable-ratio power steering. While the base SE is very good, if you drive the Sport it will be the model you want. All three engines are mated to Ford’s SelectShift 6-speed automatic transmission. Using the standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, the driver can always manually select gears. Featuring two modes of operation, SelectShift can work in Drive of Sport mode. Sport mode uses a more aggressive shift pattern, allows the engine to rev higher during acceleration, and holds lower gears longer. Ford’s available AWD system for the Edge features an electronically controlled clutch. This can engage quicker than a human can blink, and is able to transfer up to 100% of the power to either the front or rear axle. What was most impressive about the Edge is its neutral, surprisingly solid steering feel. In many ways, the overall handling

rivals the likes of Audi Q5 and BMW X3s even though the Edge is signiﬁcantly cheaper.

Environment

In recent years, Ford’s interiors have been rather impressive. The cabin of the 2016 Edge continues this trend. With high-end amenities available, such as climatecontrolled seats, a power-adjustable steering column, a panoramic moonroof, and front and rear cameras, the Edge can compete with luxury SUVs costing considerably more. The overall design of the cabin in the Edge is fresh and classy. Ford has returned to more traditional buttons and knobs for the audio and climate controls, which makes adjustments on the move quick and easy. The touch panel is still a bit awkward to use however – the whole industry should just start using an Android or Apple system to be honest (many car companies are offering their car systems now). Due to the Edge’s exterior dimensions, the inside feels very spacious. Thanks to form-fitting seats, there is generous legroom for both front and rear passengers, with the back seats offering 40.6 inches. Cargo capacity is equally impressive. With the rear seats up, volume is 39.2 cubic feet, and 73.4 with them folded down. The standard infotainment system is a 6-speaker AM/FM/ CD system with USB input and Bluetooth connectivity. Ford’s Sync 3 with MyFord Touch is available and is an improvement over the system it replaces.

Features

The Ford Edge is available in four trim levels with starting prices ranging from $31,349 to $44,649. Standard equipment includes keyless entry with push button start, automatic headlights, an individual tire pressure monitoring system, a rearview camera and 18inch wheels. Additional features, available as option or on higher trims, include a dual rear seat DVD entertainment system, voiceactivated navigation system, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, remote start, auto-dimming mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a front 180-degree camera. Fuel efﬁciency numbers (L/100km) for the base 2.0-litre are 11.5 city and 7.8 highway.

Thumbs Up

The base model Edge SE is excellent value for your money and boasts many premium features and a strong, yet efﬁcient, engine. The top-of-the-range Edge Sport is the most fun-to-drive midsize SUV in this class.

Thumbs Down

While there is little to complain about, the Ford Edge can’t do everything. If you need a 3rd-row seat, a sub-$30,000 price tag, or supreme off-road ability, you will need to look elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

If you want a well-equipped 5-passenger crossover SUV that is comfortable and can excite, give the 2016 Ford Edge a try.

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Communitynow A colourful city Left. Glenda Morin sent us this photo of a cluster of highrises south of Halifax Street. She took the shot on Mother’s Day just as the sun was going down. Beautiful shot Glenda. Far left, cherry blossoms captured by Sue From. Ain’t spring just the best? Bottom left, more blossoms courtesy of John Preissl. He calls these ‘sun blossoms.’ 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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vistas of Mount Baker, the North Shore Mountains and the Strait of Georgia. In another first, BLVD Marketing Group, which is in charge of marketing and sales for The Grayson, is excited to offer a new way to buy a home as they are constantly looking for innovative ways that push the boundaries of today’s real estate offerings. BLVD is now allowing buyers to purchase a new presale home from their computer. In partnership with Yongle Technologies, BLVD will provide prospective buyers the opportunity to go online and choose their home, colour scheme, upgrades, parking, storage and any other customizations they want through this new technology. “This front-of-the-line technology is advancing the purchasing process, ensuring a simplified and seamless online transaction,” says Shayna Macquisten, managing partner at BLVD Marketing Group.

Raymond Letkeman Architects Inc. is the firm behind the distinctive urban architecture, which incorporates a mixture of brick façade with expansive windows to convey timeless beauty. In addition, a courtyard walkway between the townhomes and condominiums features a children’s playground and access to garden walk-up units on the main floor. The four street-access townhomes can be reached from the courtyard as well as directly through the parkade. Conceived by interior designer Cristina Oberti, the interior of each residence is showcased by engineered hardwood floors throughout main living areas, energyefficient air conditioning, overheight nine- and 10-foot ceilings within the Sub-Penthouse and Penthouse Collection, and kitchens with quartz countertops and premium integrated Bosch appliances. Over the past three decades, the developer has built several multi-family

projects on the Westside of Vancouver – most notably the Bennington House, Kitsilano Townhouses, Clipper and Harbour Cove located along False Creek. The Grayson is just steps away from the Canada Line for easy access to downtown Vancouver, Richmond and YVR. This prime Vancouver address offers plenty of amenities, including top-rated schools, shops and restaurants, all within easy walking or driving distance. Learn more about The Grayson and be one of the first to buy into what is a sought-after address along the Cambie Corridor. The Grayson’s grand opening is scheduled for May 28, and tentative occupancy is summer 2018. The Grayson sales centre and display home is located at 3373 Cambie Street, Vancouver. For more information, contact the sales team at 604-588-1907, email info@thegrayson.ca, or visit www.thegrayson.ca

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ARTS CALENDAR Sharing ideas: Randall Anderson’s Noticings is on display at the Burnaby Public Library’s Metrotown branch, as part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s offsite exhibition program. It’s underway at the library until July.

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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.

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Germinal, an exhibition at the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster, featuring six international artists, with works focusing on transformation. Info: www. newmediagallery.ca.

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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.

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. In the BAG Family Sunday program 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.

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Classical Indian vocal concert, presented by students of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation, 2 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., free, but limited space, so reserve by calling 604-299-8955 or online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

TO SUNDAY, JULY 10

Randall Anderson: Noticings, an exhibition of work by the multi-disciplinary artist, underway at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca.

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Culture Chats, a neighbourhood intercultural book club, meets 6 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.facebook. com/culturechatsburnaby bookclub.

TO MONDAY, JULY 11

Eight Prints: A 1959 Print Portfolio by Artists from Victoria, underway at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14 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.

\MONDAY, MAY 16 Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m., second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, light exercises, etc. A presentation will be done at 9:45 a.m. on “Hearing Helper.” Info at 604-2974956.

CWL – St. Francis de Sales and Nygard are having a fashion show, 1 to 3 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Church hall, 6610 Balmoral St. Tickets are $10. Refreshments and prizes. Fashions available for purchase after the fashion show. Call Christine at 604-526-5079 or Marilyn at 604-430-1865 for advance purchase.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 All About Asian Vegetables, 7 to 8:30 p.m. In honour of Asian Heritage Month, join us for a presentation by the Hua Foundation where you can learn how to grow, cook and buy Asian vegetables. You will also find out about the history of ChineseCanadian farmers in B.C. Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/ events. Register online or by phone for this lecture.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Used bicycle drive and bike clinic, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holy Cross school, 1450 Delta Ave. in northwest Burnaby. You can drop off your used bikes and bike parts, tools, helmets, light and accessories to be refurbished for distribution to low-income people in Greater Vancouver. You can

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in New Westminster and

Burnaby who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at #200 – 906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. Info: 604764-8098. THURSDAY, MAY 19 Compassionate Friends meets at 7 p.m. This sharing circle is a grief support group for parents and grandparents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age, from any cause. For location information, call 778222-0446. For chapter information, go to www. tcfcanada.net. Author Visit: Frank Townsley - British Columbia: Graced by Nature’s Palette. Join painter and photographer Frank Townsley as he shares some incredible images capturing B.C.’s landscapes, flora and fauna. Townsley will discuss photography, the regions of our province, and the stories behind some of his inspiring shots. Books will be available for purchase - cash only. Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info:

604-522-3971 or www.bpl. bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone for this lecture. Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., arts room at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressures, massage, fun and fitness, therapeutic touch, etc. Nurse Wendy will do a presentation at 10 a.m. on infection control. Info at 604-297-4901. SATURDAY, MAY 21 Meditation for Emotional Intelligence, 1 to 3 p.m. Toxic emotions affect not only your relationships, but also your brain. Master Sunita will share the tools of Self-Compassion Healing Meditation to ease, nurture and enrich relationships and other aspects of your life. Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604522-3971, or www.bpl.bc.ca/ events. Register online or by phone for this lecture. TUESDAY, MAY 24 Sharing Cultures, community dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4460 Beresford St. $5 for adults; $3 for children. Featured

country: Brazil. Tickets must be bought in advance at the neighbourhood house. Info: 604-431-0400. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 New to cycling, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Looking for a new bike and feeling overwhelmed by the choices out there? The Bike Doctor will help you find the best ride for commuting, play or sport. Info: 604-5223971. South Burnaby United Church Women are hosting a Hawaiian Dinner and Luau at the South Burnaby United Church Hall, 7551 Gray Ave. at 6 p.m. with performances by the Kauhane School of Polynesian Dance and the Spirit Sisters singers. If you would like tickets ($10 each), please contact the church office at 604 434-8323. THURSDAY, MAY 26 Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 11:15 a.m. in the arts room on the second floor at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, fitness fun, therapeutic touch, etc. Foot care is avail-

able by appointment. Info at 604-297-4901. FRIDAY, MAY 27 Forest Grove Elementary School spring fair, 5 to 8 p.m., 8525 Forest Grove Dr. Admission is free. SATURDAY, MAY 28 Ikebana: the art of Japanese floral design. In honour of Asian Heritage Month, the library is presenting Joan Fairs, a local business women and Sangetsu Sensi (teacher) for an hour-long lecture and demonstration, Tommy Douglas library, 7311 Kingsway. Info and registration 604-522-3971, www.bpl.bc.ca/events or at in person at the library. SUNDAY, MAY 29 Indian-themed community dinner, 6 to 8 p.m. at Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4460 Beresford St. $3 for adults; $2 for children. Children under three get in for free. Hosted in partnership with the Rotaract Club of Burnaby and the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. Tickets must be bought in advance at the neighbourhood house. Info: 604-431-0400.

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When you sit down to talk with 14-year-old Christine Chow, she is quiet and respectful. But step onto the judo mat with her, and a fierce tiger emerges. The Burnaby native heads to this weekend’s 2016 Canadian judo championships with an eye on getting one win – preferably the first one, with more to follow. Considering she’s been in the sport for just two years, the checklist of challenges Chow has undertaken is impressive. “I didn’t expect to get here when I started,” said Christine, who started her journey as a member of the New Westminster Judo Club. “My main goal is to win one fight, at least one, and hopefully place. But one win is the first goal for me.” She has notched many wins in her two-year trajectory. Most of A Burnaby Mounmy ﬁghts tain Secondary stuare won by dent, Chow was directed towards the sport by throwing her father,Warren, who someone. learned the martial art as a boy growing up in Victoria. His daughter took to the sport, with her first competition being a major achievement and triggering a desire to compete at the highest level. She’s already surpassed her father’s expectations, going from white to green belt – four levels – in a short span. “Four (belts) in two years, that’s quite accelerated. I took judo when I was younger and it took me a long time to get to a green belt,” her father recalled. “There are so many resources in Vancouver for the training and support that I didn’t have in Victoria.” She’ll be competing in the female under-16 48-kilogram division. The New West club proved to be the perfect place to begin, said Chow. “After the first tournament, I just started liking it… I did better than I thought I would. After that I’d have a few good tournaments, a few bad,” she said. “There were a lot (of butterflies).” She is one of just two New West members heading to Calgary – the other being Riley Maruyama, who is competing in the veteran men’s 81-kilogram division.They are among a 111-member B.C. team taking the trip. Getting to the B.C.Winter Games a few months ago was a major accomplishment, especially considering the injuries she suffered along the way. “I fractured three things – my ankle growth plate, and that had me out for three weeks. Then I fractured my thumb, which kept me out for a couple of weeks. I’ve also hurt my pinkie. I haven’t done too much to it, but I think it was fractured. I’ve just continued through that.” The broken thumb occurred three weeks before the Winter Games, and a week prior to the competition she was advised by a doctor not to fight. Instead, she decided to let her coach tape it up and proceed.

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Ready to throw: New Westminster Judo Club’s Christine Chow, standing in front of father Warren, is ready to test her mettle at this week’s Canadian open judo championships in Calgary. PHOTO CHUNG CHOW

“I was (worried). I hadn’t trained as hard as I should have with my thumb like that. I think in one of my throws it sort of slipped out, but, besides that, the fight went as normal.” She returned from Penticton with a silver medal. Helping her reach each new challenge have been her competitors and coaches.To prepare for each tournament, her New West coach encouraged her to seek out other coaches, and she credits Sensei Blake Tsuyuki of the Burnaby Judo Club. Chow has learned the art of the throw by meeting and occasionally losing to more experienced opponents, she said. “I try to go against with people who are better than me so I can get better.You learn more when you go up against tougher people… (It’s

tougher), especially since it’s physical, very physical.” To qualify for the nationals Chow needed to attend one selection tournament, a selection camp, a pre-approved open, regional or out-ofprovince event, and a minimum of five regional team practices within the calendar year. Like her belt count, she exceeded those by a large margin. Now the fun begins. “Most of my fights are won by throwing someone,” she says. “When I go in and control everything (it’s ideal). It doesn’t happen (much), but I won most of my matches by throw.” That’s where the tiger comes out. And when Chow’s opponent pulls herself off the mat, they’ll be met quietly and respectfully.

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Although its origins go back to the wild days of the 1960s counter culture, the game of ultimate continues to gain steam in the mainstream of popular sports. Nowhere is that more evident than on the high school circuit. Although trailing other areas in the Lower Mainland, the Burnaby district is seeing an explosion in interest, thanks to the spirit of sportsmanship that surrounds the game. Danie Proby coaches both Burnaby Mountain and Moscrop Secondary schools, which will compete in Sunday’s District senior championships at Burnaby Mountain, a day after the junior championships take to the same field. Having played the game at a high level since university, Proby sees the growth in the district as a great boon for athletes looking for a fun and competitive outlet. “The game can be super intense and that’s fine,” said Proby, a teacher at Burnaby Mountain. “But a big part of it is that when the game’s over we share in a spirit circle and give our appreciation to all those who played.” Played on a pitch that is half the size of a regulation soccer field, ultimate pits two teams trying to pass a frisbee into the end zone. But unlike football, it is non-contact, it has no referees and the person with the disk cannot run. In its debut last year, Burnaby Mountain won the banner. “We had a real big team last year but it has really grown, like 70 kids (in junior and senior),” said Proby. “It became popular and cool all of a sudden.” Proby has played and coached in the Middle East the past two years as part of Ultimate Peace, a project that gets Israeli and non-Jewish people playing the sport together. Her aim is for the sport and its message to spread. “One of the reasons kids are drawn to it is because it’s inclusive. The core values of the sport are to play with integrity, play your hardest and respect those who make a great play. “Where ever I see someone with a frisbee anywhere in the world there’s an immediate connection,” said Proby.

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There was the anticipation, the nerves and then half-an-hour into the proceedings, a huge relief. Burnaby’s Michael Couture was selected 10th overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Wednesday’s Canadian Footbal League amateur draft. The Simon Fraser University offensive lineman said the moments waiting to hear his name called were tense. “I was kind of anxious before as we had a house full of people, family and friends, over to watch it,” Couture told the NOW. “I kind of figured if I slid to the nine or 10 area that (Winnipeg) might take me, but you never know.

“It felt pretty good to hear (my name called).” A first team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference lineman in both 2014 and 2015, Couture demonstrated during the recent CFL combine how he was a good fit for the pro game and was projected to go anywhere from No. 3 to 10.Winnipeg at the time indicated their interest then, he said. “I’m leaving in two weeks (for camp),” he noted. “I don’t have any expectations really and that’s probably a good way to approach it. I’m just going to go in and do my best and learn as much as I can.” During his four-year SFU career, Couture played every position along the offensive line and started 36

straight games for the Clan. “Mike is a great person and his hard work has paid off,” remarked SFU head coach Kelly Bates. “He has been drafted into an organization in Winnipeg that will give him a tremendous opportunity to play and grow into the game at the next level.” In the past few months, he has talked to a number of SFU and local CFL players, some who still train on Burnaby Mountain, about the transition. “I’ve asked some SFU alumni who play in the league about what to expect and got an idea of what’s ahead,” Couture said. SFU teammate Quinn Horton, a defensive lineman, was drafted eighth overall by the Calgary Stampeders.

Lakers ready to launch 2016 WLA run

It’s a whole new season in the Western Lacrosse Association, and the Burnaby Lakers are aiming to be on the inside this season. After missing out of the 2015 playoffs by a tie-breaking loss, the Lakers are preparing for a big push with a strong lineup based on a

mix of old and new. But what kind of roster will be on the Copeland Sports Complex floor this Tuesday (May 17, 7:45 p.m.) when they host the Coquitlam Adanacs remains up in the air, general manager Paul Rowbotham said. “We’re waiting on 14

players who won’t be available,” said Rowbotham. “We look fine on paper, but so do Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Langley...” One key spot where the top man will be present is between the posts, where off-season acquisition Zak Boychuk will start, after his

Colorado Mammoth were eliminated from the National Lacrosse League playoffs. Some early success would bode well for the challenge ahead, said Rowbotham. “The players who are here are going all-out.We think there’s no reason not to set high expectations.”

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Victor Montagliani has big plans for CONCACAF. The Burnaby native was elected president of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) on Thursday, based on his four-pillar plan for the organization. Montagliani proposed a focus on strategic planning for competitions and commercial enterprise, good governance, strong leadership and an increased investment in football first, through development and infrastructure. As president, Montagliani will lead the direction for the confederation, based on the four pillars outlined in his campaign platform. “I am truly honoured to have the confidence of CONCACAF’s members as we move into a new football first era for our confederation,” said Montagliani after the election in Mexico City. “Our members have voted in favour of reform, and

I am committed to ensuring CONCACAF rebuilds its credibility with the football world and to position and ready the organization to deal effectively with the evolving global game.” The vote was between Montagliani and Bermuda Football Association president Larry Mussenden. Montagliani was recently re-elected for his second term as president of Canada Soccer. Before being elected president in May of 2012, the Simon Fraser University alum served as president of the British Columbia Soccer Association and as vicepresident of Canada Soccer from 2005-2012. “Today, we have taken an important step towards the future of one, united CONCACAF,” said Montagliani. “I welcome all CONCACAF members to join me in building one CONCACAF for the players and fans of the world’s greatest game. “It is time to put football first.”

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