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Aubrey Elementary School students Kayla Zivkovic and Vanessa Woo dominate a race during the What Floats Your Boat? Challenge at the Kensington pool last week. The Skills Canada B.C. event put on by the school district challenged students to design, build and race a boat made of cardboard, tape and a few other supplies across a 25-metre swimming pool. For more photos see page 4. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

PRIVATE SCHOOLS VERSUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Parent calls out discriminatory practice Preference was given to public school students for volunteer jobs. City will now review how the process works. By Cornelia Naylor

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Burnaby parks and rec doesn’t want to discriminate between public school and private school students when it comes to picking volunteers for summer camp and playground programs.

This despite an email last month from a volunteer coordinator to a Catholic school parent saying the city has a longstanding partnership with the school district that favours public school kids. “We place those students first, then we do our best to place the other applicants,”

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reads the email from John Renko, recreation leader at Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre. The parent who got the letter wasn’t impressed. “So I pay taxes, yet we are treated as second class citizens?” he wrote in an email to the NOW. “I would like to know more about this

‘long standing partnership’ and perhaps in what other areas the City of Burnaby is practising active discrimination.” The father, who said he did not want his name used for fear of further discrimination, is a longtime Burnaby resident and taxpayer. His daughter attends Lit-

tle Flower Academy in Vancouver, but she wanted to volunteer closer to home during the summer. Burnaby parks and rec got 322 applications last year for 277 volunteer spots in the city’s summer camp and playground programs, according to city staff, and at least 95 per cent of the

volunteers picked were from the school district. But the city doesn’t actually have a partnership with the school district for filling those spots, according to Burnaby’s assistant director of recreation Craig Collis. When asked about the Continued on page 9

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‘The guys were really upset because we all love dogs...’ By Tereza Verenca

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Eight dogs and two cats died on Tuesday night after a fire broke out in the basement suite of a Burnaby home. Firefighters say they were called out to 4911 Fulwell St. around 8 p.m. after the tenant returned home and saw smoke. When crews arrived at the scene, the tenant and another resident were in the midst of carrying the animals out of the building. “The firefighters got them to stop doing that because they were (inhaling) smoke,” Burnaby assistant fire chief Bryan Kirk told the NOW. “They were all in their little kennels. (Firefighters) were told there were several more dogs inside. There were already a couple of unconscious dogs

on the porch. “The guys were really upset because we all love dogs, and to see that many animals. Usually you might lose a dog or two, or a cat. … It’s being described as surreal.” Attempts were made to resuscitate the animals with oxygen masks, Kirk added. The homeowner’s veterinarian also showed up at the scene to help. “The vet got a heartbeat on one dog, so they were doing chest compressions on him, but eventually he passed away.” Of the bunch, Kirk said eight dogs and two cats perished, and one dog and one cat were saved. One cat is still missing. The fire, meanwhile, is believed to have started in the kitchen of the basement suite. “It looks like an electrical fire. It did create a bit

AFTERMATH Firefighters responded to a fire at 4911 Fulwell St. just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. Eight dogs and two cats perished as a result of the fire. Crews say the blaze started in the kitchen in the basement suite and was electrical in nature. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

of damage, but eventually, the fire put itself out because it was just lacking oxygen,” Kirk explained. “The house was all buttoned up, all the windows were closed, so it couldn’t breathe.” The Burnaby tenant is

believed to be Dove Cresswell, a certified animal trainer who works for the film industry, according to a write-up on dogworks. ca, a company that provides professional dog training classes in Burnaby, Langley and Abbots-

ford. Cresswell’s resume includes such flicks as Marley and Me 2:The Puppy Years, Once Upon A Time and Marmaduke. She and her dogs have garnered numerous podium placements over the years at the

Agility Association of Canada Nationals. In total, Cresswell has fostered over 75 dogs in her home in the last nine years, states the write-up.

Body in pool was Burnaby going to court over the the missing man construction of Edmonds Centre from Uganda NEWS

By Jeremy Deutsch

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The city of Burnaby is going to court over the construction of the Edmonds Community Centre and pool. According to a statement of claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court earlier this month, the city is suing the architects and contractors for breach of contract who were hired to build the facility. The city claims in January 2011 it entered into contract with Smith Bros. & Wilson (SB&W) to build the pool and community centre in accordance with plans and specifications from CEI Architecture. But in June 2014, the city said it identified substantial “defects and deficiencies” in

the work, making a significant part of the facility unfit for the purpose intended. The next month, the city claimed it notified SB&W about the defects in writing, demanding the company fix the problems. Despite the demand, the city said the company has failed to correct the deficiencies in the work. The city’s suit claims SB&W has breached the terms of the contract by failing to perform the work in the contract, failing to correct the defects, and failing to provide work that was good quality fit for its intended purpose. The city also claims the company is negligent for failing to properly construct pool gutters to accommodate the grating specified in the contract and improperly cutting and fitting the

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Centre of lawsuit: The Edmonds Community Centre and pool is the subject of a lawsuit. PHOTO NOW FILES

grating, creating an inherent danger in the work.The lawsuit does not mention any other specific problems with the community centre. The suit said as a result, the city continues to incur costs to repair the defec-

tive work.The suit does not mention the cost of maintenance and repairs. CEI and its current partners are also named in the suit, with the city claiming Continued on page 5

The case of a Ugandan man who went missing in Burnaby last fall has come to a sad conclusion. On Thursday, the Burnaby RCMP confirmed the remains found in the backyard pool of a Burnaby home earlier this month were those of a man who went missing on Nov. 13, 2015. While police didn’t release the man’s name, the date coincides with the day Edward Luvuuma was reported missing. Luvuuma, 32, was a teacher who worked with the African Children’s Choir, a group that was wrapping up its tour of Canada last fall when he went missing. He was last seen alive in the 7700

block of Cumberland Street on Nov. 13. Police were worried that Luvuuma, who is unfamiliar with Burnaby, might have gone for a walk and gotten lost in the wooded areas surrounding Cumberland Street or was injured and in need of medical attention. He was scheduled to leave Canada with the choir on Nov. 19 and travel to the United Kingdom. His visa expired on Nov. 25. Luvuuma’s body was found in a pool at a home in the 7800 block of Langley Street on May 5.The homeowners made the discovery and called police. The RCMP said the death was not suspicious, noting the body had been in the water for some time.

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Designing fun: Students from eight Burnaby elementary schools converged on Kensington pool on May 18 to put cardboard boats they designed and built with high school mentors to the test in a series of races. Only a few made the trip across the 25-metre pool in one piece in what the school district dubbed the What Floats Your Boat? Challenge.

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Vandals hit 11 vehicles Local RCMP hoping to speak to potential witness By Jeremy Deutsch

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Nearly a dozen residents in North Burnaby got an unpleasant surprise when they woke up Tuesday morning after the long weekend. A vandal or group of vandals smashed the windows of 11 cars parked in the 4200 block of Pandora Street between Madison Avenue and Boundary Road, according to Burnaby RCMP. The crimes were reported at 7 a.m., but police believe the incidents took place sometime overnight. In all the cases, nothing was stolen.There were reports of similar incidents along Pandora on the Vancouver side of the street. Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis said the incidents are very frustrating to the vehicle owners and police alike. “People never like having their cars broken into and things taken, but it’s more the inconvenience of replacing the window and the cost,” he told the NOW.

A typical claim costs ICBC about $1,000. There are no suspects, but investigators believe there may have been a witness who saw the suspect and scared them away. At

Investigators checking to see if there is a connection between vandalism last October and December

some point, police are hoping to speak to the witness. The overnight window smashing incidents are reminiscent of a rash of similar crimes last fall. In a span of couple months between October and December, someone went on a frenzy smashing the windows of 350 vehicles

in both south and north Burnaby. In some cases, the suspect would target nearly 50 cars in an evening. The person was never caught, but after police released high quality video and good description of the possible suspect, the incidents stopped. Buis said investigators are looking to see if there is a connection, but without a description or witnesses, police have little to go on. For now, police are offering reminders to residents to help them avoid becoming a victim: If you see anything suspicion contact police, don’t leave anything in your vehicle, and leave it in a well-lit or busy area with lots of people around. While there is no suspect description in the newest batch of vandalism, there is a description of the suspect’s car used in the incidents last fall. The vehicle was described as a late 90s, light coloured four-door sedan with a large dent on the passenger- side door.

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City sues over Edmonds work Continued from page 3 the company was in breach of a consulting contract to perform field reviews of the work during the time of the construction. The city claims CEI is negligent for failing to properly perform the field reviews and inform the municipality that the work was

not in accordance to the contract. None of the parties have filed a response to the lawsuit, and none of the allegations have been proven in court. The city is seeking general and special damages against the companies named in the suit and court costs.

The Edmonds Community Centre opened its doors on July 1, 2013.The 90,000 square-foot facility cost $32-million and has a six-lane pool, leisure pool, sauna, steam room, two fullsized gymnasiums, a preschool room, fitness studio, indoor playground and more.

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If they are NDP, what kind are they?

Are the Burnaby firefighters like the proverbial canary in the mine for Burnaby city council? In Wednesday’s paper we ran a story about the Burnaby Citizens’ Association losing support from its stalwart allies.The firefighters are known to support the NDP, because the NDP supports labour. And the BCA is essentially a municipal NDP party.You can’t be a member of the BCA unless you are a member of the NDP.The relationship

between the firefighters and city goes back a long time. In fact, the alliance between the Burnaby firefighters and the BCA was sanctified when the former Burnaby fire chief Bill Copeland ran for mayor under the BCA banner and held that seat from 1987 to 1996. The firefighters were part of the ‘in’ political crowd in Burnaby for a long time. And some might say they pretty much got what they asked for from the city in exchange for some very

strong support. But then things went sour in the relationship and the city refused to give the firefighters what they wanted in the last bargaining round. In fact, the city and the union are going to a mediator to see if they can settle and finally achieve a new collective agreement. But the firefighters are also reflecting an increasing criticism of city council’s values: No help for the homeless, the low-income renters, the folks dependent

on daycare – all reliable NDP bedrock policies being pushed to the side.The reason, which comes from Mayor Derek Corrigan all the time, is simple – those are provincial or federal responsibilities - not the city’s. And, if the provincial and federal governments paid their fair shares, Burnaby wouldn’t have all of these annoying problems. Corrigan suggests that disappointed BCA members have unreasonable expectations for Burna-

by council because the NDP have not been able to achieve governments either provincially or federally. He might be correct. Perhaps they are all looking for someone to hold up the NDP principles and the only visible representatives are Burnaby’s political leaders. Leaders who, by the way, hold all the seats on both city council and the school board. But no matter how many times Corrigan tries to redirect people’s frustrations to

other levels of government, the question still remains: If you’re not going to try and help people who are hurting in your own community - no matter the source of the injustice - exactly why do you run under an NDP banner? Perhaps the banner at least needs a qualifying slogan, like: “We really like all of those high-falutin’ NDP principles, but we can’t do anything unless all other levels of government are NDP too. So come back and see us later.”

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New charge is ‘disturbing’ The headlines were emphatic: ‘Quick wins’ amounted to little for NDP, ‘Quick wins’ report lands with a dull thud. But behind the headlines something unsettling: a window into a culture of seeming impunity, where players are told anything goes, do whatever it takes to win. A single criminal charge for breach of trust by a public officer against former B.C. government communications director Brian Bonney is disturbing . In November 2012, The Province reported that in 2011 the B.C. Liberal party’s CantAffordDix website “was crafted by government employees at the B.C. legislature under the watchful eye of the premier’s office.” Lesson lost, though. At the same time that The Province was reporting that news, ‘Quick wins’ – or the multicultural outreach strategy – was in full swing. Emails that were released in June 2013 – as a result of then-deputy minister to the premier John Dyble’s investigation into the strategy – offer a glimpse into that anything goes culture, even when redacted. In one, executive assistant Mike Lee emailed then-multiculturalism minister JohnYap and wrote: “It is absolutely critical that we do not leave any evidence in us helping them through this applica-

tion.”Yap replied: “I appreciate each of your efforts with the 3 RFQs (request for qualifications). Great job. Let’s now hope for the best.” In another set of emails, Bonney informed fellow political staff Lee, Fiera Lo, Barinder Bhullar and the premier’s director of outreach Pamela Martin that “Sepideh (Sarrafpour) worked hard to ensure that the 2012World Partnership Walk did not invite the NDP this year. No NDP were in attendance.” Not true, but revealing of their mindset nonetheless. Bonney’s email was written in what can only be described as a mutual “highfive” over a 24 Hours front page photo of Premier Christy Clark andYap at the walk. Three months later, it was the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver’s annual telethon that was the subject of their arm-twisting. Bonney wrote: “The Event Director indicated he can adjust to what we want to do to maximize MJY (Minister JohnYap) exposure.” They were walking a fineline with both the walk’s organizer and the cultural centre, as the two groups are registered charities. According to Revenue Canada’s rules, a registered charity may not take part in a partisan political activity, which it defines as “any activity that provides direct or Continued on page 8

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Dear Editor Re: Kayactivist protest ‘failed miserably,’ Opinion, Burnaby NOW, May 20. I was amused by P. Kubis and his or her letter regarding “the couple hundred of mostly old hippies, hipsters, un-informed youth, paid protesters and Lizzie-May whom I guess now, flew in from Ottawa,” that he or she describes in his or her letter. Yes, I am sure he or she made a quick stop at this positive protest/opposition to the proposed Trans Mountain new pipeline through our province. Those good folk were also there to make a stand for positive action against climate change and the ramifications of some of the largest Canadian greenhouse gas emission polluters in the world. P. Kubis also notes that we all drove down there in cars (I actually rode my bike) and all had plastic kayaks that were made with oil. P. Kubis is one of the ones that I would like to ask if he or she believes in climate change? Saddens me to read P. Kubis’s letter, and if he or she was there and hung around for a bit and actually talked with some of those good folk who are standing up for the environment, maybe he or she would not be so quick to judge all of us with his or her negative description of us. Among those that he or she may meet are many professionals, local stream keepers, teachers, students, First Nations (myself and many others), environmentalists, politicians, professors, biologists, scientists (many), first responders, doctors, nurses and the entire gamut of good concerned citizens young and old. A last word for P. Kubis that my wise old mom the Elder always tells us, “Do not Live in Fear!” If you ever want a tour of Burnaby Mountain and the tank farms, Eagle/Stoney Creeks, P. Kubis, send me an email and here in Burnaby, we use our first and full names. John Preissl, Burnaby

Discharge policy needs to be changed Dear Editor Re: Mom speaks out after suicide of son released from Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby NOW, May 13. Even as I’m only an adolescent citizen of the city (and most certainly not a mother), I must say that I agree completely with Mrs Young. Why on earth would a hospital discharge a patient whose condition has been clearly stated by his own mother to be mentally ill and suicidal? They had been asked to contact Mrs. Young immediately if Eddie Young was to be released. This tragedy was one that could have undoubtedly been avoided. Proper discharge policy was followed, they say? Once again: I’m on Young’s side. The procedure should be rewritten so it’s mandatory to call a family member or trusted colleague (etc) for patients who are mentally ill (or threatening to commit suicide). Of course, this is simply my personal opinion. I can’t say that I’m very educated on the subject of rules in medical facilities – maybe there’s a catch in releasing the patient that I’ve missed; however, I do believe that the ‘loophole’ in discharge policies should be corrected, updated, whatever you call it - so this sort of thing never befalls a family again. Claire Wang, Burnaby

Kisai What an excellent evil plan, Corrigan the Villain. Make it so all the demovictions happen and anyone who would possibly vote against you to have to move out of the city because the city only approves luxury developments instead of affordable ones. On a less sarcastic note, the Metrotown area demovictions were 40 years in the making, and should be no surprise to anyone. However the intent of the Metrotown plan was to have a mix of affordability, not just replacing rundown apartment buildings with luxury condos and not replacing/renewing the rental stock.

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bill smith Corrigan and his NDP/BCA has lost its way a long time ago... and, they’ve been called every name in the book.. but, to be called “right-wing” from one of their own members, ouch!!! That’s gotta hurt. Richard Wiggler bill smith And the right-wing wouldn’t even be doing this. The right-wing loves little detached homes with their front yards and their driveways. This is a completely leftwing obsession with sustainability and high-density.

Could Metrotown be the new downtown? Nick Cardarelli Are they going to allow at least ONE nightclub in this new “downtown”? Jason Pultz Time to move! move! Move away!! Heather Morgan The city’s claim that the new Metrotown area will be inclusive is just not true. Where will the displaced working class families and immigrants live once the city has finished razing the rental properties to the ground and replacing them with half-million dollar condos? Shame on Burnaby City council!

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Your kindness was much appreciated,Tina The Burnaby Farmers market at City Hall is a wonderful community gathering of vendors and patrons. My girlfriends and I meet there on Saturdays to run around the lake and end our run with coffees and treats at the farmers market. Last week, I unknowingly lost $50 in cash that must have fallen out of my running belt near my car and I did not realize this until after we were done the run. Thinking it was gone and hoping whoever found it needed it was my hope. So to my pleasant surprise there were handwritten signs posted at the market asking if anyone lost any money. A

lovely lady named Tina found it and gave it to market organizers. What an honest and neighbourly act of kindness I received from this stranger Tina. I called her number attached to my lost money and thanked her, with a promise to pay it forward. Burnaby has certainly grown since I was child raised here from 1966, but when a day such as today unfolds, you certainly appreciate the neighbourly feel that has kept my family here all these years. Thank you again Tina your kindness was much appreciated. Signed: Sheri Racaneli

Cheers to the local parks board for its work I write again to express my thanks and appreciation to Burnaby Parks Board for the ongoing work in Richmond Park (behind the Edmonds Community Centre.) Specifically, I salute recent steps to equip each of the some 40 deciduous saplings, newly planted last year, with "Treegator" bags, in anticipation of the coming hot summer, and to ensure their survival. Nice to see our tax dollars so sensibly at work. The "bags" of tarpaulin-like material, allow for filling with

water, and a subsequent slow, and saturating drain to the roots of the individual trees. I also applaud the current construction of a children's water play facility, adjacent to the previously provided children's climbing/ play equipment, and the blacktopping of the walkways, etc. The steps being taken, greatly enhance the convenience of the whole park area – well done!!!!! Signed: Peter Marshall

Burnaby’s recycling program is a scam It has been two weeks since the city has picked up my blue bin. I phoned and complained. They finally came to pick up my recyclables, but left some of it with a note stating “We do not pick up plastic bags”. Much of my plastic was food wrappers. When I phoned the city to complain and state that this plastic is recyclable, they

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Standards of conduct are still a work in progress Continued from page 6 indirect support or opposition to any political party at any time, whether during an election period or not, or to a candidate for public office.” Fallout from the ‘Quick wins’ strategy for political staff was swift.Then-deputy chief of staff to the premier Kim Haakstad, Bonney, Lee, Lo and Sarah Welch were found to have breached the public sector’s standards of conduct. Haakstad and Lee resigned. Others, including Martin, Bhullar and Dave Ritchie were found to have engaged in misconduct with “mitigating factors.” Lesson lost again, though. Throughout this entire period, political staff were triple-deleting their way to career advancement. As a result of B.C. privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham’s investigation into the

scandal, former assistant to Transportation Minister Todd Stone, George Steven Gretes, was charged with two counts of “wilfully making false statements to mislead, or attempt to mislead, under the province’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.”

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daily basis in contravention of B.C.’s freedom of information law. Others implicated in the affair, included then-director of issues management for the premier Evan Southern, Nick Facey chief of staff to Citizens Services Minister AmrikVirk and B.C. Liberal caucus research director JenWizinsky. Since April 2014 – as a direct result of the ‘Quick wins’ strategy – standards of conduct for political staff are now in place. They read in part: “Political staff will exhibit the highest standards of conduct. Their conduct must instill confidence and trust and not bring the Province of British Columbia into disrepute.” Clearly, it’s still a work in progress. Dermod Travis is the executive director of Integrity B.C. www.integritybc.ca

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It’s a nasty pest that can turn a nice lawn into a disaster.While 2015 was a particularly bad year for the European chafer beetle around Burnaby, this year is looking a little better. The city recently completed an assessment of the impact of the chafer beetle and has concluded 2016 will be an improvement on 2015. “Looking at it from the winter to now, based on the field observation and call rates, it is not as significant as last year,” said Deepak Dattani, Burnaby’s deputy director of engineering. So far this year, the city received 76 calls from residents inquiring about the chafer beetle impact on

their property, compared to 173 calls in 2015. Dattani explained the tall fescue grass and clover planted in parts of the city have done well, and there are plans to expand the program in other public areas. He also noted the city is also considering subsidizing nematodes, a microscopic groundworm that kills chafer grubs, and will be coming out with a plan for the public in the coming weeks. According to the city’s website, nematodes actively infect and kill white grubs. Treatments are most effective if done in late July, after the chafer eggs have hatched and when the young grubs are most vulnerable to nematode attack. The chafer beetle is a non-native invasive pest that feeds on grass roots, result-

Did you know? ! The chafer beetle completes its entire life cycle in one year ! Female chafers lay 20 to 40 eggs over their lifespan ! Eggs hatch in June to early August ! Chafers were originally found only in Continental Europe. The first local ones were identified in New Westminster in 2001. ing in dead patches of grass on lawns.The larvae (also known as grubs) are a delicious treat for birds, skunks, raccoons and other animals that will dig up lawns to feed on grubs in the soil. The bug was first identified

locally in New Westminster in 2001. The expectation after last year’s dry summer was that the beetle impact would be worse. The water restrictions forced the city in the middle of the summer to stop issuing permits that would allow nematode users to be exempt from the sprinkling ban. Dattani said he’s not sure why damage from the impact from the beetle is down this year, noting the city wants to monitor this season and see if any conclusion can be drawn. While 2015 may have seemed particularly bad for the beetle, it was only relative to recent years, according to Dattani. The peak of the impact in Burnaby was actually back

Grubby pests: Chafer grubs live under lawns and are a tasty treat for skunks and crows, which leads to lawn damage in many city yards. PHOTO THINKSTOCK

in 2004 and 2005, when the city received 323 calls and 173 calls, respectively.

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City will review policy around choosing volunteer students Continued from page 1 “longstanding partnership” referenced in Renko’s email, he said he could find no evidence of a written agreement. “I like to think that partnerships are based on some sort of written agreement,” he said, “and, in the absence of that, I hesitate to call it a partnership.” Why Renko would have had the impression such a partnership existed was a mystery to Collis. “The agreement may

have been a verbal one or it perhaps was written at some point, but we currently don’t have any record of it,” he said. “Oftentimes what happens with these things is that staff come and go for various reasons, and with them goes the basis of some of these practices, so I have a feeling that may have been what happened here.” Favouring public school students, however, is not something the city plans to keep doing, according to Collis, who added the par-

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While you’re out and about on May 28, drop by Burnaby City Hall to check out the Environment Festival and Farmers Market from 9am to 2pm. Other events during Environment Week include: Burnaby’s Eco-Centre Open House Saturday, June 11th, 10am – 2pm Car Trunk Sale Bill Copeland Sports Centre Saturday, June 11th, 9am – 2pm Go to burnaby.ca/environmentweek for more information on Environment Week events and activities.

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HarryYee’s family roots run eight decades deep at Sun Tai Sang farm in South Burnaby. His grandfather started working the land in 1935 and delivered produce to Chinatown by horse and buggy.Then trucks replaced horses, andYee remembers his family working the fields late into the night, illuminated only by the headlights. “Sometimes you’d have to drive the truck out there for harvesting so you could see the light,” he says. Yee and his brother eventually took over the five-acre plot of land, and these days they sell directly to the public.Word-ofmouth buzz brings them a steady stream of customers. A new tour: Harry Yee and his brother run South Burnaby’s Sun Tai Sang farm, which is one of nine farms featured in a new self-guided tour from Burnaby Food First. The farm is roughly two-thirds food and The farm has been in the family for roughly eight decades. PHOTO JENNIFER MOREAU one-third flowers and bedding plants.Yee grows a lot of leafy greens, especially Chinese produce, like bok choy, sui choy, baby bak-choi, yu choy and gai lan, bitter and fuzzy melons, cilantro, parsley and arugula.There are also impatiens, marigolds, begonias, ornamental grasses and succulents. TheYee family farm is one of nine local farms participating in a new self-guided tour organized by Burnaby Food First.The food security group created a map featuring farms and nurseries in Burnaby’s Big Bend area, and Tourism Burnaby is helping spread the word. According to Burnaby Food First, there are 43 farms operating in city limits, third in produce For sale: Sun Tai Sang farm also sells succulents, along with volume only to Delta and Surrey. produce and bedding plants. PHOTO JENNIFER MOREAU Jennifer Lee, a volunteer with Burnaby Food First, said the and cuts more when need be. farm tour idea came from Big Bend resiBut it’s also about supporting local farmA family tradition: Yee’s family has been working the land at their south Burnaby farm for eight decades. He dents hoping to highlight changes in the ers, Lee explains. and his brother took over the five-acre plot of land from their father. PHOTO JENNIFER MOREAU area. “If it’s available locally, we should be in“I think it just comes down to showcasvesting as a community in the local farms,” ing access to local, healthy foods. In our she said. “If we don’t support our local minds, the less it travels, the healthier it is,” farmers, who’s going to be there to do this she said. “It’s really about getting people to as a job?” she asked. ! Urban Digs Farm Participating farms: eat healthier.” To take the tour, download a pamphlet ! Common Ground Community ! Burnaby and Region Allotment Local produce doesn’t have to be at bit.ly/BurnabyFarmTour or keep your Farms Gardens shipped and stored in warehouses, as is eyes peeled for copies at local libraries and To suggest more locations for the tour, ! Leong’s Nursery the case withYee’s produce. He harvests in the farmers’ market. email burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com. ! It’s About Thyme Nursery small batches to keep his shelves stocked

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Communitynow City set to celebrate Canada Day at Swangard Stadium For the third year in a row, Swangard Stadium will play host to the City of Burnaby’s free Canada Day concert and fireworks event. This July 1, the country will be celebrating its 149th birthday, and in Burnaby, revellers will be able to enjoy an evening of entertainment, activities for the whole family, and a fireworks display for the grand finale. “We are so pleased to offer this unique opportunity for Burnaby families to gather with friends and neighbours to celebrate Canada’s birthday in grand fashion,” Mayor Derek Corrigan said in a press release. “We know that this will once again be an evening of exceptional entertainment – all at no cost, in honour of our country’s birthday.” This year, Canadian rock band The Trews will headline the event backed up by country and pop singer Madeline Merlo and Van-

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A Burnaby teen known for his masterful skills around a chess board helped Team B.C. win third place at the 28th annual Canadian Chess Challenge in Regina last weekend. Jeremy Hui of Moscrop Secondary School won seven games and tied twice in the tournament, which saw

12 players from each province (one from each grade) go head-to-head against peers in their age group. “I had a great time,” the Grade 12 student told the NOW. “The tournament was definitely really hard. My section was pretty tough.” The tournament winner was Ontario, followed by Quebec. Hui started playing chess

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The tournament was deﬁnitely really hard. My section was pretty tough. Emirates for the competition. This year’s national tour-

ney, however, carried a bitter-sweet feeling for Hui. It was the last time the 17-year-old played as a junior player before graduating from high school. “I’ll be sad I won’t be able to play as much, but I’ll still be able to keep in touch with the chess people I know in the community,” he said, adding he plans to pursue a science degree at UBC in the fall.

When not attending to his studies, Hui said he’ll still be attending tournaments and playing a few matches here and there. He also wants to grow his non-profit organization Chess2Inspire, which provides free chess lessons to libraries and inner-city schools. “I love teaching chess to kids. It’s pretty fulfilling watching them learn the game,” Hui said.

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shalled cycling connections in North Van to get donated bikes and bike-fixing skills into the hands of Edmonds students.

They work on them and then they get to keep them Every May and June, a group of kids in grades 5 to 7 gather in the school’s community room to tinker

on donated bikes. “They work on them and then get to keep them and take them home,” Greenwood said. The bikes are collected by Dave McInnes, the owner of North Van’s Bicycle Hub, and other North Van cycling enthusiasts, like Annelise Muller – and the students are taught bike maintenance by Jeff Bryson, the owner of North Van’s The Bikeroom, who volunteers once a week for six weeks each time the program runs. “Things just kind of fell

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and the bicycle maintenance program have given him a chance to promote an activity he is passionate about and that has helped him get around, stay healthy and connect with other people. “For our families, all of those benefits can be easily accessed once they have a bicycle, and some do, and some require the donation, and the donations have really helped,” Greenwood said. “Many of our families don’t have cars and this is

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Wish upon a star: Stop by the Burnaby Cariboo RV Park on Saturday and purchase a lantern in support of Make-A-Wish Canada.

Make-A-Wish event on in Burnaby this weekend Tanya Commisso

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A Burnaby RV park is helping brighten the futures of children living with life-threatening illnesses as a part of a Make-A-Wish Canada lantern-lighting campaign this weekend. On Saturday, Burnaby Cariboo RV Park and Campground will participate in a national celebration to raise money for Make-A-Wish.

… all about bringing families together Lanterns will be available for purchase on site, with all proceeds going to the foundation. Campers will write their wishes for sick kids on the lanterns and light them to create a “Wish Garden.” This is the second year the B.C. Lodging and Campgrounds Association will be fundraising for Make-A-Wish Canada, and the first time a Burnaby

park has been involved. In 2015, $20,000 was donated to the foundation through a similar campaign. “There hasn’t really been any charitable initiatives at all in the camping and RVing industry (prior to this),” said Joss Penny, executive director of the association. Penny said they decided to make their charitable involvement an annual endeavour because the association wanted to give back to youth who, due to illness, may not be able to experience the joys of camping. “Camping and RVing is all about bringing families together and connecting them back to wildhood. … So it was important for us to give back to those kids who may not be as ablebodied,” he said. The event takes place as part of Canadian RVing and Camping Week from Tuesday, May 24 to Sunday, May 29. Camping week offers discounted camping rates to encourage the public to stay at participating Canadian campsites during the campaign. Nearly 50 RV parks across the country have

united to support the initiative. Lanterns will be lit at 10 p.m., Saturday May 28. Burnaby Cariboo RV Park and Campground is located at 8765 Cariboo Pl.

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VA L E D I C T O R I A N S CELEBRATING BRIGHT FUTURES FOR THE CLASSES OF 2016 Graduation is a time of reflection. A time to celebrate and a time to look towards the future. Thanks to the high schools in Burnaby, the Burnaby NOW celebrates this time through the words of the valedictorian’s from the Grad Class of 2016.

BURNABY SOUTH SECONDARY VA L E D I C T O R I A N : A N I TA M I D D A R

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR? I had a hard time thinking about one highlight … I guess it is having lunch with my friends everyday. You get a break in your day and get to spend time with those who have supported you all these years. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? Having spent bive years here, I’m really going to miss everyone. It’s going to be really sad to say goodbye. Each one of my high school friends has taught me something about myself and I think that will follow me through life. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? We have lots of different clubs so if I could change one thing I would join more clubs, such as the drama club, the arts program and athletics.

WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS? I’m heading to the University of B.C. to study psychology this fall. Although I’m still unsure about what career path I might take right now, I know I’ll bigure it our by taking lots of different courses. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? The only words of wisdom I have is what I would have told my younger self - spend time learning about the people around you because they can teach you so much about yourself that you didn’t even realize … and it’s the people that make your last high school year that much better. v Each one of my high school friends has taught me something about myself and I think that will follow me through life.

ALPHA SECONDARY SCHOOL VA L E D I C T O R I A N : OLIVER MORRISON-HARDING WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR? Honestly, just being able to attend all of our grad events. It was really good to participate all together as a group. We really came together as a grad class this year. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? I’m going to miss having a large group of friends that I can see everyday and just hanging out with them. I don’t know that we will ever have such a large group of friends again … IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? No, I don’t think so. What I did in high school is what got me to where I am today. I feel that I showed up and

participated in lots of our school’s activities and clubs. WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS? I’m going to head to Capilano University to study Global Stewardship. My future plans after university is to hopefully work with an NGO. (Non governmental organization, volunteer based group). Perhaps work with Unicef or another important non-probit organization in the world. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? I would tell them to participate in everything that you can because it is the last time you will ever have so many options available to you all in one place. There are so many events in your last year, so get involved in as much as you can. v

ALPHA SECONDARY SCHOOL VA L E D I C T O R I A N : HAMISH CLINTON WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR? Going to Ottawa for bive days for the Rotary Club Adventures in Citizenship program. It was absolutely incredible and that will stay with me for the rest of my life! I even got to sit in PM Trudeau’s seat. Now that was a highlight. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? Honestly, it will be the people. I’m really going to miss the chance to talk to all of my fellow students, the teachers and staff that I’ve met through the last bive years. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? I would stress a lot less and try to have more fun in some of the clubs that are available. Essentially, although

grades are important and a little stress is normal, I would be more focused in order to be less stressed. I’d focus on achieving certain goals instead of 100 per cent in everything. WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS? I’m currently planning on going to university, but I’m not sure where yet. I’ll either attend Simon Fraser University’s French cohort program or study engineering at the royal Military Academy in Kingston, Ontario. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? Don’t be too hard on yourself. You just have to buckle down and do your best in your graduation year. Take a fun class or join a group that you always wanted to join because more than anything, participating in everything will make your last year so much more enjoyable. v

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WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR? I debinitely have to say our improv team. This year we made it to nationals in Ottawa where the top two teams from each province competed. We placed fourth in Canada. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? I will miss the routine of coming to high school everyday and getting excited to see my friends and fellow students on a daily basis, they made my day. I will also miss those classes that I really enjoyed. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY?

I’m super excited because I got accepted into the theatre program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. My ambitions are to become a well known actress someday. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? My words of wisdom are these: Never undermine your own skills … believe in yourself; don’t keep your expectations so high that you set yourself up for failure, rather be more modest because you never know where high school life will take you, and enjoy the ride because it goes fast. v

I would be much more open to meeting new friends and build more friendships. I would also calm down and not stress out so much earlier on in my high school life.

My ambitions are to become a well known actress someday.

SALUTES THE CLASS OF 2016!

VA L E D I C T O R I A N : J O S I PA G A L I C WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR? The grad fashion show was the real highlight because we had such a great time and it brought most of the grads together. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? My friends and my teachers… as well as the whole atmosphere and environment, which was really safe and productive. Now we have to venture into the real “adult” world and that’s a little scary. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? I really wish I would have joined more clubs right from the beginning of high school. I also wish I had been more active in the school community. I wish I took the time early on, when I birst started high

school, to get to know more people. I really regret that I didn’t. WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS? I’m planning on attending Simon Fraser University to study criminology. Then, I want to go onto law school and I hope to become a criminal lawyer. It’s been a dream of mine for a long time. I’ll be the birst one in my family to become a lawyer, so I think my parents are pretty proud. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? I’d say try to talk to everyone because this is your last chance. Become friends with your fellow students because you could lose out on meeting great people and making long lasting friendships. v I’ll be the >irst one in my family to become a lawyer, so I think my parents are pretty proud.

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When you think of the major players in the compact-car category, the Elantra stands tall alongside the Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. How it reached this level is a testament to Hyundai’s spare-no-effort approach to designing and building a vehicle that is larger than it looks, provides more creature comforts than you would expect and offers plenty of driving enjoyment. Hyundai has also proven that it’s fearless when it comes to reengineering one of its top sellers. With each successive Elantra, the automaker has carried over little if anything from previous iterations and that certainly goes for the sixth-generation model that’s now on sale. Although the car’s key dimensions have changed little from the previous model, the sheetmetal is quite different. The prominent hexagonal grille follows the same pattern as the mid-size Sonata, while the doors, fenders and rear deck are more subtly shaped. The Elantra’s newfound conservatism is in stark contrast to the past design brashness. It’s as if the car is aging at least as gracefully as its customer base. There’s certainly nothing old about the Elantra’s interior that eschews the exaggerated dashboard for a more straightforward and grownup appearance. It’s an effect that Toyota uses to its advantage and

one that Hyundai seems to be emulating. For passengers, a reshaping of the seats has yielded a bit more cabin space, although the newfor-2016 Honda Civic reigns supreme in this regard while the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 also provide greater personal room. A redesign of the Elantra’s platform has led to a stronger and stiffer body structure. It’s also lighter and, along with an all-new rear suspension, is designed to deliver a better driving experience plus added comfort and quietness for passengers. The new Elantra brings with it a choice of two new engines that stress fuel economy over raw performance. The new base unit is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder that puts out 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This replaces the 145-horsepower 1.8-litre four-cylinder. The 2.0 can be connected to a six-speed manual transmission (but only for the base model), or an available six-speed automatic. Optional - and available a few months after launch - is a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder that makes just 128 horsepower, but spools out 156 pound-feet of torque. This powerplant is exclusive to the Elantra Eco and comes with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The Turbo delivers the most torque of the two engines and will likely also consume the least amount of fuel, although the numbers are not yet available. Meanwhile, the 2.0

is rated at 8.3 l/100 km in the city and 6.4 on the highway, which is competitive, but not tops in class. With either powerplant, you can get Hyundai’s Drive Mode Select that has Eco, Normal and Sport settings. Elantra base pricing has increased only slightly from before and starts at $17,700, including destination charges. For that you get the L model equipped with just the basics plus heated front seats. The LE comes with air conditioning and the automatic transmission, while the GL adds an 18-centimetre touch-screen display, rearview camera and added active safety equipment. GL highlights include a power sunroof, pushbutton start and hands-free trunk opening, with the GLS getting leather seats, power driver’s seat and a navigation system as standard. At the top of the Elantra pecking order, the Ultimate receives a number of advanced crash-avoiding technologies plus adaptive headlights that pivot as the vehicle turns. The Eco’s standard and optional content is not yet known, but will likely approximate that of the Limited. The new Elantra might appear more buttoned-down than before, but it’s consistent with the kind of quality image that other modestly priced vehicles are projecting.

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BYRNE CREEK SECONDARY

CARIBOO HILL SECONDARY VA L E D I C T O R I A N : ARTHI CHANDRA

VA L E D I C T O R I A N : MARK VILLAR

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR? A lot of things stand out from this past year but top of mind is when I was accepted into university. That was definitely the biggest highlight of my last year of high school. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? I’m going to miss everything that didn’t have to do with academics and hard work, such as band, athletics, clubs and volunteering. I’m also going to miss the familiarity of high school, my teachers and my friends that I’ve gotten to know over the last five years.

WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS? I plan on attending biomedical psychology at Simon Fraser University. I’m open to a career in the medical research field. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? Take the time to get involved in your school environment because it will enrich your life so much more than you ever thought possible – it certainly did for me. Also, make new friends and really make the most of your last high school year … like your parents tell you, it goes way too fast. v

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? I wish I’d been more involved early on, say in Grade 8 or 9. I didn’t realize just how much high school offered to me.

I’m going to miss everything that didn’t have to do with academics and hard work, such as band, athletics, clubs and volunteering.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR?

As human beings we are suppose to learn and make mistakes, so no I wouldn’t do anything differently.

Biggest high was coming together with over 60 grads to make up our wonderful, chaotic grad council. I’ve made so many friends that I couldn’t ask for anything better in my last year at high school. Another highlight were all the events we put on this year, including our grad fashion show in which we raised $3000 for our school.

WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS?

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? What I’m going to miss the most is saying hi to the students in the hallways … chances are I’ll never see most of them again. I’ll also miss the support of amazing teachers, staff members, administrators and even the custodians. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? Honestly I thought about this a lot.

I have been accepted in Simon Fraser University’s theatre program this fall. I’m very excited and plan on pursuing a career in the arts. Then, maybe later on I’ll attend law school and practise civil law. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? Don’t sacrifice your energy and kindness solely for the sake of others. It’s OK to take care of yourself. A little “me” time goes a long way. Also, don’t waste your time spreading anger or hate, and don’t get caught up in all the drama. v Don’t waste your time spreading anger or hate.

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MOSCROP SECONDARY

BURNABY NORTH SECONDARY

VA L E D I C T O R I A N : KAREN XU

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WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS?

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR?

have taken a step back and relaxed a bit more. I found that good time management is essential.

My highlight was getting involved in all the school activities this year. Especially student council and the student district advisory council, which was great because I met like-minded students.

I’ve been accepted at the Sauder School of Business at the University of B.C. where I plan on pursuing a business degree. Then, I would love to work overseas, or maybe attend law school where I’d like to study criminal law.

What really stands out is the staff breakfast, which turned out to be a fantastic event. That was preceded by a student council sleepover. There was little rest and it was all really hysterical.

WHAT ARE YOUR POST SECONDARY AMBITIONS?

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?

DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS?

I will miss seeing my friends everyday and those that I met throughout the five years. It will be different not to see them on a daily basis because I probably won’t see again … many of my friends are off to university out of province.

I would just tell them to really enjoy your last year in high school. It goes so fast so take the time to have fun and don’t work too hard because things always turn out OK. I’d also tell them to make lots of friends because they are connections that hopefully will stay with you after high school. v

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR GRADUATION YEAR?

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? I probably would have gotten more involved in more clubs sooner than later, but I was a little shy. I would have joined the student advisory council much earlier as well.

I would love to work overseas, or maybe attend law school where I’d like to study criminal law.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? As cliché as it sounds, it would have to be the friends that I made. I’m going to really miss them ... honestly they have kept me sane and grounded over the past five years. I can’t thank them enough for that. For sure, I’ll also miss teachers, if not all of them. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY? I think I would rest more. There were times when I was going on overdrive with all the academics and extra curricular activities, such as Leo Club, Dry Grad council and Student Government. I wish I could

At this point, it seems I’ll be moving east. I’m just waiting to hear about the opportunity to study for my Bachelor in Architecture. I would love to become a residential architect. My brother is a civil engineer and I hope to maybe work with him one day. DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADS? Definitely, be as involved as you possibly can but don’t overdo it. I could go on and on about how great volunteering in the community is. The real rewards are the people you meet and help out. Also, it looks good on your resume. Also, remember it’s very powerful working on a project with people that are close to you and there are no limits on what you can achieve in an environment like that. v

WORLD CLASS COMPETITORS In addition to being one of the world’s most innovative business schools, SFU’s Beedie School of Business has emerged as one of its most competitive. Over the past year, our BBA teams have enjoyed incredible success at leading business school competitions across Canada and around the world. We salute them and their coaches for their dedication, innovation and passion – and for engaging the world at every opportunity.

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Communitynow

One-pot dishes offer a simple and tasty meal On the menu: steamed mussels with pancetta and apple cider Ben Kiely

IN THE KITCHEN editorial@burnabynow.com

I really enjoy the simplicity of one-pot dishes like this, less clean up, easy and fast to prepare.

Substitute the pancetta for bacon or even chorizo. If you would like, you can substitute the pancetta (Italian cured pork belly) for bacon or even chorizo. I like the flavour of Vancouver Island apple cider – it adds a gentle sweetness to the dish. Serves four to six. INGREDIENTS 500g fresh mussels 1 small onion diced 2 cloves of garlic crushed

3 tbsp olive oil 2 sprigs of thyme 100g diced pancetta 250ml of apple cider 1 tbsp chopped, flat-leaf parsley METHOD Clean the mussels, removing any beards, and leave in cold water. Heat the olive oil in a deep pan with a lid on medium/high heat. Add the pancetta and sauté for two minutes to render out the fat and make a little crispy; now add the onion, garlic and thyme, and sweat for two minutes. Then drop the mussels in and cook for two minutes. Add the cider and immediately cover with the lid. Shake the pan and cook for about five minutes until the mussels start to open. Finish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately, discarding any mussels that have not opened.

In the kitchen: Chef Ben Kiely says one-pot dishes like steamed mussels with pancetta and apple cider are a simple option that makes for less clean-up when the meal is over. He recommends using Vancouver Island apple cider because of its ‘gentle sweetness.’ PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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Aritzia is all grown up. The popular women’s clothing store, located at Metropolis at Metrotown, has moved from its boutique location in the mall to a space that’s more than 9,000 square feet in size. The relocation took place two weeks ago, and shoppers can find the new store two doors down from the previous shop. The new space features a skylight and finishes “inspired by Aritzia’s flatiron flagship in the U.S. and includes: marble fixtures and floor, gray oak custom millwork, polished concrete, raked stucco and built-in terrarium,” noted a press release. Metropolis at Metrotown is located at 4800 Kingsway. MEET AND GREET AT WHOLE FOODS Well-known Vancouver chef Vikram Vij was in Burnaby on Friday serving

up samples of his Vij’s At Home line of Indian meals. Vij dropped by Whole Foods at SOLO District to promote the new at-home meals, which include favourites like chicken curry, saag and paneer and Punjabi lamb curry. BUSINESSES GO HEAD-TO-HEAD A couple of Burnabybased companies are about to face off against businesses from across the Lower Mainland at the upcoming Corporate Champions Vancouver summer games. The annual team-building tournament gets underway this Saturday and runs every weekend until Sunday, June 12 at venues in Richmond. Electronic Arts Canada, whose head office is in Burnaby, is one of a few local teams hoping to make the podium this year. EA Canada and Keystone Environmental Ltd., also based in Burnaby, opened the games with gokart races on Wednesday and Thursday, respective-

ly. On Saturday, the companies will tee off against teams from Fortis B.C., Coast Capital Savings, YVR, Intel Canada, Hatch and Microsoft in a Texas scramble-style round of golf at Mayfair Lakes and Golf Country Club in Richmond. The following day, EA Canada along with staff from shoe.com, whose cus-

tomer service team is based in Burnaby, will be attempting to best competitors on the soccer pitch.The round robin soccer tourney runs all day on Sunday and then winning teams return the following week, June 5, to go head-to-head in the playoffs. On Monday, May 30 EA Canada is back in the hot seat as the team tries to pull

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badminton.Winners in each category are awarded custom medals and champion T-shirts.The overall winning team gets their name engraved on the championship trophy and get to display it at their head office for one year. For more information or to sign your business up for next year, visit www.ccvan couver.ca/games-info.

Above, Sue From, a Burnaby resident and prolific traveller (you may have seen her in our Postcards section), submitted this ‘Snapped’ shot taken last month just before 8 a.m. at Brentwood Park looking east. She called it an amazing sight, and we couldn’t agree more, Sue.

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Communitynow Left, Burnaby resident John Preissl sent us this photo, taken earlier this spring while he was wandering the city in search of blossom photos. Pictured are two unidentified people playing with bubbles under the cover of cherry blossoms. John calls it, ‘Blossom Bubbles.’ 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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Above, John Preissl got a little creative for this shot. He put his camera on the ground to shoot the grass covered in fallen blossoms. Below, Jacek Wielgos says ‘photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place.’ Well, the photo he sent us of the city skyline covered in fog is anything but ordinary.

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Communitynow COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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 woman 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 in person at the library. Attention all high school girls interested in Computing Science! Come to Try/CATCH, a Free event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SFU's Burnaby campus. Complete some programming and robotics workshops, and hear from women working in the tech industry. No experience necessary. Register at http://trycatch.cmpt.sfu.ca. 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. MONDAY, MAY 30 I Belong counselling support group of LGBTQ immigrants and refugees, takes place in a transitfriendly area near Royal Oak (location provided upon registration), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Share your experiences in a safe, culturally sensitive space. Explore opportunities to make positive changes to your life. I Belong is a free program that values diversity and selfdetermination. You know what is best for you; we are here to listen to what you have to say, not tell you want to do. Free. Language support is available upon request. Registration: 604254-9626. The Paradoxes of Perimenopause - surviving and thriving, free info session, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Bob Prittie Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Many women find symptoms of perimenopause such as heavy flow, night sweat, sleep disturbances, decreases in sexual interest and energy challenging.

Dr. Jerilynn Prior will discuss the changes of perimenopause, how to understand them, what we can do to better cope and in the end survive “estrogen’s storm season.” This event is free, but space is limited. To avoid disappointment please register online, or by calling 604-436-5400. Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m. on the second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Dropin blood pressure, weighing, massage, fitness, fun, etc. A presentation will be done at 9:45 a.m. on tips to maintain your balance and prevent falling. Info at 604-2974956. TUESDAY, MAY 31 Retiring without debt. Retiring at 55 might be a dream for many but the reality may be that you need to work until 65 or beyond. Join the Burnaby Public Library and the Credit Counseling Society to learn about debt-elimination options so you can enter your golden years without the shackles of debt, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info and registration 604-5223971, www.bpl.bc.ca/events or at in person at the library. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Burnaby Rhododendron and Garden Society meeting at 7 p.m., in the Discovery Room, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Stan Stanley will be speaking on Growing Exhibition Chrysanthemums. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. Info at www.brags.ca. THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Librarians Choice at McGill: Good Reads, 7 to 8:30 p.m., McGill branch library, 4595 Albert St. Summer is around the corner! Come and join the librarians at the McGill branch for an evening of book reviews of titles you may want to bring on summer vacation. Tea and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Free, but space is limited. Register online at http://bpl.bc.ca/ events/, by calling 604-2998955 or in person at the library. Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on the second floor at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, fitness fun, therapeutic touch, etc. A qualified hearing aid technician will be available to check and clean hearing aids

and answer questions. Info at 604-297-4901. FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Free Screening of The EXXON Valdez Oil Spill (full documentary 2015) 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St. lively discussion following 45 minute film to share ideas, fears, solutions to today’s reality of climate change. TUESDAY, JUNE 7, Free budgeting workshop,

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fears, solutions to today’s reality of climate change. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 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. Kidstuff Swap meet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willingdon

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Communitynow CITY EVENTS Continued from page 35 Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, fitness fun, etc. A qualified hearing aid technician will be available to check and clean hearing aids and answer questions from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Info at 604-297-4956. ONGOING NEW - Junior Lawn Bowling Program at South Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club, 4000 Kingsway Ave. June 26 to 30 lessons and coaching; June 28 to 30 registration of junior bowlers. Info: Call James Tindle 604-438-0915. English Conversation Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays and Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. Drop-in conversation class. Everyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. Info: 604 431-4131 ext.27. English conversation circles

for immigrant seniors. Circles available for various levels at two locations: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, and Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave. Free admission. Call 604-438-8214 to register.

Information: Jim at 604553-3316.

Multicultural seniors’ knitting circle. MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Learn to knit or share your knitting skills with new friends. Free admission. Registration at 604-438-8214.

Learn how to use a computer, basic computer course for beginners at Confederation Seniors’ Centre, 4585 Albert St. Info: 604-294-1936.

Seniors exercise sessions at Brentwood Community Resources Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave., Fridays. Take part in Wai Dan Gong from 9 to 10 a.m. and Tai Chi from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Registration at 604-292-3907. Central Park Horseshoe Club meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Enjoy free fun – horseshoe pitching. Everyone welcome.

Carpet bowling, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus is every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. Call 604-2974838 for more information.

Practise dancing skills, at the weekly social dances at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. On Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-2974838.

297-4838. Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch, meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. The club offers speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and other social activities for stroke survivors over 55. For more information, call 604-297-4838.

Burnaby North Secondary School, 50th reunion, Sept. 17, 2016, email bnssclass1966@gmail.com or classcreator.com for more info. Compassionate Friends meets on the third Thursday of each month 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 778-222-0446. For chapter information, go to www. tcfcanada.net. Old age pensioners’ organization branch 12 is holding an event the first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. Learn what’s happening to social security programs. For more information, call 604-2974838.

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eal estate in Vancouver’s West Cambie Corridor has become extremely attractive because of its easy access to downtown Vancouver and Richmond and its chic shops, cafes, and parks. One of the newest condo developments to be built in the neighbourhood is the Regent at King Edward. Living at Regent at King Edward means strolling tree-lined streets, heading to Vij’s on Cambie for dinner or picking up organic produce at Choices Market, to name only a few of the amenities which are all a short walking distance away. Regent International Developments’ The Regent at King Edward is a sleek, contemporary six-storey LEED GOLD concrete mid rise offering a collection of 66 condominiums and four townhomes, ranging from 430 to 1,300 square feet. Starting from low $400,000s, these homes will be showcased by overheight ceilings, air conditioning, private rooftop balconies for penthouse units, and welldesigned ground-oriented townhomes. Residents will enjoy a private landscaped rooftop deck complete with barbecue and outdoor sink, seating, a children’s play area and garden plots. There will also be a social lounge with library – encouraging a sense of community. The Regent at King Edward comes to you from well-respected Regent International Developments Ltd, an award-winning developer with more than 25 years of experience and one committed to sustainable communities of

exceptional quality. “Our goal from the beginning was to always make the Regent at King Edward a real transit oriented development in every sense,” says Matthew Ng, vice-

president of development and operations, Regent International Developments Ltd. “From the start, we identified a site that can allow a homeowner to commute, bike or walk to everywhere he/she needs to

be in a matter of minutes with or without the need of a car.” King Edward Station is a stone’s throw from the Regent’s front lobby, allowing residents to get to Downtown Vancouver or Richmond in 10 minutes, as well as arrive at the Vancouver International Airport to catch a flight in just 15 minutes. In keeping with its mandate to be as eco-friendly as possible, Regent partnered with MODO car share to bring an onsite car share program for all the prospective homeowners. “Each homeowner will have complimentary membership to the Hybrid Toyota Prius parked in the Regent’s garage,” adds Ng. “This is especially helpful to the market segment that is going to school or is just starting out with their careers. If pay parking is not an option for a student, the 025 Bus Line will bring you to UBC in about 30 minutes.” In addition, the new Vancouver Bike Share will start to roll out this year. The Regent at King Edward was identified by the City of Vancouver as one of the more conducive sites for the bike share program – making it easier for cycle enthusiasts to enjoy the outdoors or for those who want to take a trip to the nearest grocery store without having the need to bring their car. The Regent at King Edward sales centre is open by appointment only at 4033 Cambie Street, Vancouver. Completion date is slated for fall 2018. For more information, call 604-273-1313, email info@theregentvancouver.com or visit www.theregentvancouver.com

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Hoop dreams: There was plenty of action and encouragement as Simon Fraser University and the Native Education College hosted the NEC-SFU Native Basketball festival last weekend. The festival celebrates displays and performances of First Nations traditions and customs as well as exhibits, performers and basketball games, where teams competed in divisional tournaments and players were provided with information on post-secondary education opportunities. At top left, the girls under-18 final put on a competitive show; above, the men’s final showcased a lot of ‘drive-to-the-post’ grit. Bottom left, a future basketball star works on his dribbling. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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A couple of key strides proved to be the separation between first and second among the boys teams at the Burnaby-New West-Richmond track and field zone meet last week. By a margin of nine points over R.A. McMath, the Burnaby Central Wildcats retained their title and will head to next week’s provincials with a large team. “Richmond comes with tonnes of kids,” remarked Wildcats coach Randy Kamiya. “We’ve been first in our district fo a long time, and we’re pleased that we’ve done

so well at the districts.” In the girls aggregate, Burnaby Central finished third, just 2.50 points back of secondplace New West. In third place was Burnaby South. Leading the way for the Wildcats was Grade 12 sprinter Nathan Mah, who strode his way to gold in both the 100- and 200-metre senior dashes. Mah beat out New Westminster’s Ben Tjernagel in both, finishing the 100m in 10.70 seconds to the New West runner’s 10.80, and topping the 200m with a time of 21.60, compared to 22.10. “When we saw (Mah’s time) in the 100 we were feeling pretty excited,” said Ka-

miya. “He’s been consistently under 11 (seconds) for most of the year.” Mah, who has committed to Simon Fraser University’s track program for the fall, also contributed to firstplace results in the 4x100 and 4x400m relays.The first relay was won by two seconds ahead of Richmond’s Matthew McNair Secondary; the 4x400 relay victory was nearly seven seconds quicker than H.B. Cambie. “(Mah’s) usually the anchor but we put Nathan first in the 4x400m just to send a message to other teams.” That message apparently was ‘Can’t catch me.’ It applied in the jumps, too,

as Marco Sherwood won the senior triple jump, clearing 12.49m, then finished second in the long jump.Teammate Dmitri Williamson emerged with the long jump title with a height of 6.16m. He also scooped bronze, placing third in the 100m dash. Taking the other senior boys gold for the district was Burnaby Mountain’s Andrew Woinoski, with a high jump of 1.75m. In the girls section, Burnaby South’s Jennifer Shannon went the distance to pick up three medals, winning both the senior girls 1500- and 3000m races. Shannon dominated the Continued on page 41

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For a second time this month, the Burnaby Braves proved to be the best team on the diamond. The peewee AA baseball team picked up its second tournament title in May, edging past the TriCities Reds 2-1 at the Jevon Clarke tourney in Coquitlam. Behind a strong, six-inning effort from pitcher Colin Baxter, the Braves surged ahead when Matteo Mazzucco plated the first run in the third, and another in the fifth when MaxYuen scored. Tri-Cities closed the gap with a run in the fifth, but fell short as Baxter shut the door. In the seventh, the Reds loaded the bases with one out and attemped a suicide squeeze.The bunt attempt was snared and turned into a game-ending double play, thanks to some shrewd defence by Blake Dalla Zanna, Joon Choi, Baxter and Mazzucco. Yuen finished the day going 2-for-2. Earlier, the Braves blasted North Langley 16-2, topped Richmond 7-2, and doubled-up on Kamloops 8-4 to advance to the finals.

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Mah, Shannon take two medals

Some cheese, please: A Burnaby Bulldogs pitcher delivers the pitch during last week’s game against Langley. The Pacific Metro Senior Baseball League continues with a game Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. against Langley at Robert Burnaby Park. PHOTO

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New coach for SFU Clan The Simon Fraser University men’s basketball team has its new coach -- and a familiar face. Steve Hanson, who served as an assistant at SFU the past two seasons, has been appointed as the Clan program head coach. Prior to joining SFU, Hanson coached the Terry Fox Ravens. “This is a challenge of a lifetime and we are going to build this the right way on the court and graduate players who will go on to do great things,” said Hanson.

Continued from page 40 1500, posting a stellar time of 5:06.10, 20 seconds ahead of Central’s Natasha Louis. In the 3000m race, she beat McMath’s Hannah Pieritz with a finish time of 11:35.60, nearly 12 seconds quicker than her nearest rival. Shannon also placed second in the 800m race, finishing behind New West’s Emily Chilton. In junior girls, Logan Bovell doubled up on her winnings, topping the 100m with a time of 12.10 -edging out Burnaby Central teammate Sylvia Ly, then took the 200m title in a time of 24.90. On the boys side, CharlesYu proved too fleet for his rivals, collecting both the junior 1500- and 3000m races. In the 1500 event, he finished in 4:36.00, nearly five seconds ahead of teammate DanielYu. CharlesYu’s win in the 3000 event came in 10:02.80, six seconds faster than his nearest competitor. Also netting a well-deserved gold was Byrne Creek’s Andreas Kobryn in the junior shot put, hitting a distance of 10.70m, just ahead of brother Aleksander’s 9.58m. At the Grade 8 level, Burnaby South’s Katelyn Malmquist put her name on the map with a triple crown of gold -- winning the girls

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100-, 200- and 400m dashes.Topping the girls long jump was Burnaby Mountain’s Sophia Vivero. Alex Shen set the pace in the Grade 8 boys 800m race for Burnaby North, striding off with the gold. In the 3000m run, Burnaby Mountain’s Kosta Adzic finished first. Here are more Burnaby district results: GIRLS, Gr. 8 - Quinn Bovell, BC, 4th 100m; Awek Deng, BS, 2nd 200m; Annie Fadel, BM, 4th discus; Laini Glover, BS, 4th jav; Christina Heslop, BC, 3rd 1500m, 4th 3000m; Zuzanna Liniewski, BN, 2nd s/p, discus; Katelyn Malmquist, BS, 1st 100m, 200m, 400m; Kate O’Shea, BC, 3rd 200m; Lauren Sidhu, AL, 2nd 400m, 4th 200m; Sophia Vivero, BM, 1st l/j; Kylie Wong, AL, 4th 800m. Junior - Bailey Booth, Byrne 3rd 100m; Logan Bovell, BC, 1st 100m, 200m;Yiota Gialleli, BM, 4th t/j; Sylvia Ly, BC, 2nd 100m; Ashlynne Stairs, BC, 2nd 1500m; Stephanie Zaborniak, BS, 2nd 3000m, 4th 1500m. Senior - Laura Choo, BC, 4th 400m; Lauren Gaffney, BM, 2nd jav, 3rd l/j; Peggie Hsu, BN, 3rd jav; Natasha Louie, BC, 2nd 1500m; Emily Makihara, BM, 4th discus; Jennifer Shannon, BS, 1st 1500m, 3000m, 2nd 800m; Irene Vergeychik, BS 4th 100m,

200m; Rachel Wong, MO, 3rd t/j. BOYS, Gr. 8 - Kosta Adzic, BM, 1st 3000m, 2nd 1500m; Kristofer Fadi, BM, 3rd 200m; Giovanni Ferraresso, BCr, 3rd jav; Nikhil Hirani, BM, 4th jav; Alex Shen, BN, 1st 800m, 3rd 1500m; Jerry Sun, BM, 2nd 800m, 3rd 400m; Oza Tarigan, BM, 4th 100m; Sidharth Thakur, BCr, 4th discus. Junior Michael Arias, BC, 3rd jav, 4th s/p; Aiden Guld, AL, 3rd 3000m; Shea Janke, BS, 4th 3000m; Aleksander Kobryn, BCr, 2nd s/p; Andreas Kobryn, BCr, 1st s/p, 4th discus; Kurtis Li, BS, 2nd discus, 3rd 100m; David Ligocki, BC, 3rd 400m, 4th 200m; Kaito McKelvie, BN, 2nd l/j, 3rd t/j, 4th h/j; Diego Medrano, BS, 2nd 100m; Gavin Theys, BC, 4th 1500m; Michael Xie, BN, 2nd h/j; AlastairYeung, BM, 2nd t/j; Charles Yu, BC, 1st, 1500m, 3000m; DanielYu, BC, 2nd 1500m; Eric Zhang, BC, 2nd 800m. Senior - Victor Dinamarca, BN, 3rd discus, 4th jav; Nick Lim, BM, 3rd s/p, 4th discus; Matthew Mah, BC, 3rd 400m; Nathan Mah, BC, 1st 100m, 200m; Alex Manak, MO, 2nd 3000m, 4th jav; Marko Sherwood, BC, 1st t/j, 2nd l/j; Dmitri Williamson, BC, 1st l/j, 3rd 100m; Andrew Woinoski, BM, 1st h/j, 4th 800m.

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