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Official cautions against spreading coronavirus ‘rumours’ Kelvin Gawley

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B.C.’s provincial health officer, Bonnie Henry, said there is “no risk” of British Columbians being infected with the novel coronavirus in connection with a woman rumoured to have visited the Lower Mainland while suffering from the disease. According to a story spread on social media, a

woman visiting from China fell ill but was turned away by Metro Vancouver hospitals only to be diagnosed with the 2019-nCoV virus after returning to her home country. “We have reviewed that case with the clinicians who assessed the individual,” Henry said. “It has been investigated in some detail, and we can confirm that there is no risk to people

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risk to British Columbians is very low.” Posts on Chinese social media app WeChat have spread, relaying a supposed incident in which a visitor from China was sent home from Burnaby Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital and a Burnaby clinic, despite having told health-care providers they had recently come from Wuhan. Continued on page 8

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A living wage advocate offered “hearty congratulations” to Burnaby city council Monday evening as she presented the city with a living wage certification. Adrienne Montani, provincial coordinator of First Call: BC Child &Youth Advocacy Coalition, said her organization recently published its 23rd child poverty report card. She said the report found one-in-five children in the province are still growing up in poverty. “We know that growing up in poverty undermines children’s health,” Montani said.

We know that growing up in poverty undermines children’s health.

“We also know that most poor children in the province live with parents who are in the workforce, or in low-wage work or precarious work.” First Call also calculates the living wage for Metro Vancouver each year, based

on the income needed in a family with two parents and two children to cover a “conservative budget of expenses, food, shelter, transit, transportation, child care and other necessities.” Through that work, First Call offers a living wage certification for employers who pay all employees the living wage and require all significant contractors to do the same. The City of Burnaby now joins six other municipal governments in B.C. who have attained the living wage certification, Montani told council. All city staff were paid at the living wage calculated by First Call as of Oct. 1, 2019, and as of Jan. 1, 2020, all contractors and subcontractors must pay a living wage to their employees when working a city contract. First Call officially approved the city’s living wage certification on Jan. 9. “Being a living wage employer is about investing in our employees, helping families make ends meet and building a stronger community,” said Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley in a news release. “We are proud to raise the bar and set an example for other employers.” According to a staff report last year, about 351 of the city’s 4,000 employees were set to get a raise thanks to the commitment to a living wage, which was calculated last year at $19.50.

RESCUE EFFORT: Burnaby firefighters had their hands full early Saturday morning to save two occupants of a luxury vehicle. At around 2 a.m., Burnaby crews were called to Willingdon Avenue, just south of Canada Way. When they arrived, they found a Ferrari that had crashed into the side of a semi-trailer belonging to a film production. Both occupants of the Ferrari suffered non-life-threatening injuries. PHOTOS RYAN STELTING

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Holdom area to get overpass to avoid Douglas rail tracks Kelvin Gawley

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A railway crossing where trains back up traffic on Burnaby’s Douglas Road dozens of times a day will be closed once a new overpass is built as part of a $145 million infrastructure project. Burnaby city council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) this week, allowing design work to begin for a new four-lane overpass over the Burlington Northern Sante Fe tracks near Holdom. Once complete, the project will improve north-south

mobility in the city by eliminating the need to wait for trains to pass, according to a city report. The overpass is part of a large suite of rail infrastructure improvements in the region as part of Gateway 2030, a joint project of VFPA,Transport Canada, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, TransLink and the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council. The City of Burnaby won’t have to pay for the construction of the overpass but will own it and be responsible for its maintenance once it’s complete (expected in June 2024). Burnaby councillors said

they were happy to see a construction plan for an overpass that has long been part of the city’s transportation infrastructure plan – but they also expressed concerns about the impacts of the associated rail projects. A new third track will be built parallel to existing lines in the Holdom area to allow for trains to pass or queue and allow for more trains to pass through Burnaby, according to the staff report. “This will mean more frequent noise and emissions in the area,” the report notes. “However, these impacts would still be less than if those same goods passed through the city by truck.”

The construction of the overpass will also require trains waiting to enter the Thornton Tunnel – which runs 3.4 kilometres under Burnaby from the Second Narrows Bridge to the BNSF track – to move westward towards Willingdon. This will bring the loud, shunting noises of when those trains stop and start closer to residential developments in Brentwood Town Centre, according to the report. “The magnitude and extent of these effects is not yet known, nor has it been determined whether or not it is possible to mitigate them,” the report says.

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Uber and Lyft are finally on the road in the Lower Mainland, after the provincial Passenger Transportation Board approved the ride-hailing companies’ applications to operate. But neither company is licensed to operate in Burnaby and “those operating without a licence could be subject to fines,” according to City of Burnaby spokesperson Chris Bryan. In addition to the provincial approval, ride-hailing drivers are supposed to get

business licences to operate in individual municipalities. The City of Vancouver was ready to issue licences on the same day as the transportation board approval, according to Mayor Kennedy Stewart. In Surrey, where Mayor Doug McCallum has opposed ride hailing, there is no available business licence for the services. City staff there issued a warning ticket to an Uber driver who thought he was picking up a passenger in the city but had actually been tricked by bylaw officials, according to CTV News.

As of Monday, the City of Burnaby hadn’t received any applications. “Ride hailing is new in Metro Vancouver, and city staff plan to monitor the usage of these services to determine the best method to enforce our licence program,” Bryan said. But Burnaby staff will not be running sting operations like in Surrey, he said. In December, Burnaby council created a licensing scheme for the services, including the most expensive per-vehicle fee of any municipality in the region: $510.The fees mirror those

the city applies to taxis. “My main concern is that it’s equitable,” Mayor Mike Hurley said in December. “Competition is a good thing, but everyone has to have a level playing field.” Whether or not Burnaby ends up issuing any ride-hailing licences, the local regime is expected to be short-lived.TransLink is leading the development of an inter-municipal business licence for ride-hailing, which would apply across the Lower Mainland.The regional licence will likely be in effect by April, according to Bryan.

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Burnaby’s top cop is urging the city to pass a bylaw that would compel owners to pay policing and cleanup costs when their properties are used as drug labs or illegal marijuana grow-ops. In a report to the city’s public safety committee, Chief Supt. Deanne Burleigh said the emergence of fentanyl and other dangerous opioids being used in street drugs has led to more complex and costly enforcement and cleanup operations for police. Busting a drug lab often requires a large police response, she said.

Streets, neighbourhoods or buildings may need to be evacuated or cordoned off for extended periods of time, according to her report, and whenever the detachment encounters an illicit drug lab or dump site, it is required to call in the RCMP’s Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response Team (CLEAR). “When the CLEAR team is not on shift and is called out to attend a scene, all associated overtimes costs are borne by Burnaby detachment,” Burleigh said. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars to secure, clean up and remediate properties, especially if they’re located in a highrise

building, according to the report. “These costs for cleanup and hours of investigation time are ultimately passed on to city taxpayers,” Burleigh said. A bylaw compelling property owners to pay those costs would prevent “will-

ful blindness” to illegal activities happening on their property, she said. Burleigh’s report outlines bylaws passed by five Lower Mainland municipalities that compel owners to pay for enforcement as well as cleanup costs. Like those cities, Burnaby

should invoice owners for costs, according to Burleigh, and any unpaid costs at the end of the year should be added to the owners’ property tax bill as taxes in arrears. “This is turn would serve as a deterrent to absentee landlords and ulti-

mately place the financial burden to the appropriate individual(s),” states the report. On Monday, Burnaby city council directed staff to prepare a new bylaw as detailed in the report.

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Many Burnaby residents are upset about difficulties in getting prescriptions renewed.While several factors are involved, the principal issue is that many people can’t find a family doctor. That means we need new approaches to the process of prescribing and dispensing drugs. First, extend the maximum prescription duration beyond the present limit of 12 months.This could only be done for medications that are well tolerated and only for patients in sta-

ble health. But there are several drugs that treat chronic conditions, such as statins, asthma inhalers and some anti-hypertensives, which may be taken for years. It should be possible, with minimum risk to the patient, to relax the 12-month limit in such cases. Second, encourage physicians to renew prescriptions by telephone or email. If a patient’s health is declining, or the condition being treated requires ongoing monitoring, an office visit is

essential. It’s up to the family doctor to make this determination. Third, permit pharmacists to extend prescriptions beyond their expiry date. They already have authority to add extra refills before the date of expiration. There’s no reason this policy can’t be broadened, so long as the patient’s physician is notified in advance, in case there are reasons not to proceed. Lastly, allow pharmacists to prescribe drugs on their own authority, within cer-

tain limits. Pharmacists in Alberta are allowed to prescribe most medications, with the exception of “controlled” substances such as narcotics. Two years ago, the B.C. College of Pharmacists examined this option and found overwhelming support among its members. Notably, however, they also encountered “strong resistance” from physicians. And here we come to the heart of the matter. Each of the health-care professions who have a role

in prescribing and dispensing drugs jealously guards its territory.This in itself has been a major barrier. So how do we proceed? First, some of these options will require a change in billing practices. Physicians who issue prescriptions by phone or email should be compensated the same as an office visit. And extending the duration of prescriptions beyond the 12-month expiry point will require a change under the Health Professions Act. The prescribing arrange-

ments currently in place assume a state of affairs that does not exist and will not exist any time soon, namely ready and timely access to a family physician. That being so, the needs of patients should take priority.The present system is entirely provider-centred, designed by providers, overseen by providers and fortified by provider groups, each with its own interests. This has to change via a complete overhaul in which patient needs are put above turf wars.

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Wang showed poor judgment

Metro Vancouver has officially reached the panic stage of the coronavirus outbreak after the province and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control announced the region’s first confirmed case on Tuesday. And when I say panic, I mean it. Some people have resorted to cutting out the bottoms of water jugs and wearing the other part over their head in some bizarre prevention measure. Hundreds have been lining up to buy paper facemasks that experts say will do little to protect you from catching coronavirus. Stumbling into this frenzy this week was Burnaby Coun. James Wang carrying his gigantic gas can to pour on the fire. Wang posted on the Chinese social media app WeChat about a supposed incident in which a visitor from China was sent home from Burnaby Hospital,Vancouver General Hospital and a Burnaby clinic despite having told health-care providers they had recently come from Wuhan, where relatives had been diagnosed with the virus. Some reports from Chinese-language media outlets include a list of locations in Richmond,Vancouver and Burnaby where the individual is said to have visited. The reaction to Wang’s post was swift and hysterical.The NOW has been inundated with dozens of panicked calls, emails and social media messages asking if this story is true. Many of these people have personally relayed to me

that they are avoiding public places like Crystal Mall, a well-known Asian shopping centre in Burnaby. The problem is that Wang is spreading a story that the experts at the BCCDC and B.C.’s provincial health officer, Bonnie Henry, both say is “unconfirmed” and presents “no risk” to the public. “Even if the case is confirmed, given what we know about the virus and humanto-human transmission, the risk to British Columbians is very low,” said a statement from the B.C. Ministry of Health. Henry also urged people to not spread rumours about unconfirmed coronavirus cases. Too bad Wang didn’t heed this advice. If Wang had taken the time to gather this input from the experts, perhaps he would have reconsidered spreading it on social media. If there is “no risk,” what’s the point of posting about it on social media? All that’s done is create more hysteria. Wang told the NOW in an interview Monday that he was just sharing it so people could take extra precautions. It was a reckless decision. I’m sure Wang meant well, but he showed terrible judgment here. He should have simply allowed the authorities to investigate and provide an official explanation. The BCCDC has experts trained in how to present this information to the public. I expected better from an elected politician.

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A rapidly growing film industry prompted the city to create a new film liaison coordinator position to handle requests from production companies. In 1985, Burnaby had played host to such movies as Malone, with Burt Reynolds, and Roxanne, starring Steve Martin. Filming in the city was already running the gamut from feature films toTV movies and shows, such as CBC’s Danger Bay. Phil Sanderson, the city’s first film liaison, was hired to ensure filming didn’t conflict with local activities and to streamline the process for production companies.

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I feel I’m being punished for providing affordable housing in Burnaby

– new double sewer/water tax, plus business licence fee – which amounts to over $1,200/year. Please consider the following points against the additional tax grab: As I am already taxed for the rental income, this comes as a double dip. Landlords can only raise the rent 2 to 4% each year, so there is no way to share the burden of this tax with tenants. There are fewer people using water/sewer in my property than when our family lived there. (That makes the new tax a triple dip on my dollar.) We purposely did not build accommodation that is designated a suite by the City of Burnaby so we could offer affordable housing to the community. This tax is making it impossible to keep the rents down. (FYI: the accommodation has been inspected by Burnaby bylaw officers.) Please answer these questions. The legality of a sudden, large tax hike? The point of the new tax, other than the obvious increase in city revenues? How Burnaby is helping renters to afford to live in our community? Where am I (a pensioner on a fixed income) supposed to find these extra tax dollars when the rent only just covers the expenses as they stood before this tax hike? Louise Bradley, Burnaby

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Part of the City of Burnaby’s mission to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 could involve installing solar panels on city hall. The municipality has issued a request for proposals, looking for a consultant to study the potential project. The RFP comes just four months after Burnaby city

council declared a climate emergency and committed to radically reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades – 45% below 2007 levels by 2030 followed by a 75% reduction by 2040 and full neutrality by 2050. City staff have yet to deliver a detailed plan for how the city could achieve those goals, but the RFP notes solar panels on city property

could play a part. The consultant will be asked to study the feasibility of installing solar panels on the main city hall building at 4949 Canada Way, as well as other buildings, parking lots and green spaces on the surrounding municipal campus. The city may consider installing solar panels on other city properties in the future, the RFP says.

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Risk of the coronavirus in B.C. called ‘extremely low’ Continued from page 1 Some reports from Chinese-language media outlets include a list of locations in Richmond,Vancouver and Burnaby where the individual is said to have visited. The source of the information was James Wang, a Burnaby city councillor. On Monday evening, Wang told the NOW he had first heard of the story second hand but eventually

was able to contact the individual directly via WeChat. He said the individual in question was a woman who was in town to visit her daughter, a Burnaby resident. Wang said the mother became frustrated by the lack of testing and treatment here and returned to China where she checked into a Shanghai hospital and was subsequently diagnosed

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List released detailing top Burnaby school salaries Cornelia Naylor

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The Burnaby school district’s top administrator may run B.C.’s fourth largest school district but she was the third-highest paid among Lower Mainland superintendents last year, according to financial statements published last month. Gina Niccoli-Moen earned $253,900 in total remuneration between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019, according to the district’s statement of financial information (SOFI). By comparison, the CEO of the province’s biggest school district, Surrey superintendent Jordan Tinney, took in $286,754;Vancouver’s Suzanne Hoffman, the superintendent of the second-largest district, made $276,397 and Coquitlam’s Patricia Gartland earned $249,949.87 running B.C.’s third-largest district. Compared to their counterparts, Niccoli-Moen and Hoffman incurred relatively modest expenses for the year at $16,153.50 and $16,576 respectively. Tinney and Gartland racked up $70,243 and $73,172.27. B.C. school districts and over government bodies are required to submit a statement of financial information every year to report the

earnings and expenses of all employees who make more than $75,000. The list was originally intended to capture high public sector salaries, but secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill said the $75,000 threshold has remained the same for “many, many, many years.” “As salaries have gone up, so have the number of staff that would be earning above the $75,000 amount,” he said. The district’s average teacher salary cost last year, for example, was above the threshold at $76,339, according to Russell. Not included in the SOFI figures are benefits and pension contributions paid to employees by the district.

THE FIVE TOP-PAID EXECUTIVES BESIDES THE SUPERINTENDENT: Russell Horswill, secretary-treasurer: $192,440.51 ($6,500.82 expenses) Wanda Mitchell, assistant superintendent: $186,615.78 ($10,134.18 expenses) Roberto Bombelli, assistant superintendent: $184,149.06 ($4,579.68 expenses) Heather Hart, assistant superintendent: $184,148.97 ($10,853.59 expenses) Richard Per, assistant su-

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Lee-Anne Kristmanson, Burnaby Mountain Secondary: $133,671.43 ($0 expenses) Victoria Lee, Burnaby South Secondary: $133,671.43 ($0 expenses)

About 730 teachers made the list, not including those listed as department heads and head teachers. Eight teachers took in more than $100,000.

SOFI list: Burnaby schools superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen earns $253,900 in salary. PHOTO NOW FILES

perintendent: $177,474.63 ($8,306.14 expenses) THE FIVE TOP-PAID SCHOOL PRINCIPALS: Gordon Li, B.C. School for the Deaf (former): $134,317.73 ($21,435.39

expenses) David Rawnsley, Burnaby North Secondary: $133,825.03 ($472.50 expenses) Kelly Chow, École Inman Elementary: $133,820.19 ($998.43 expenses)

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Communitynow Students craft pouches for Australian marsupials Fabric creations are being shipped overseas to help animals injured and displaced by the bushfires Cornelia Naylor

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Fabric pouches made by Burnaby students for animals injured and displaced by the Australia bushfires headed overseas Monday. At the height of the wildfire crisis, which has killed an estimated 29 people and as many as a billion animals, the Australian chapter of the Animal Rescue Craft Guild put out a call for crafters to donate handmade pet beds, bird nests, koala mittens, bat pillows and surrogate marsupial pouches for animals orphaned, displaced and injured in the natural disaster. Crafters from around the world responded in droves, including a group of textiles students at Burnaby Moun-

tain Secondary who made dozens of pouches and a handful of crocheted nests. “I heard about the fires, and it’s really sad how the animals lost their habitat and everything, and then I also had time to help out,” Grade 9 studentYubin Kim told the NOW. The lined fabric pouches with rounded bottoms were designed by the Animal Rescue Craft Guild to hold baby kangaroos and other marsupials like a mother’s pouch. Home economics teacher Sarah Turpin said she invited students to get involved in the project at the beginning of January. “I thought it was the perfect opportunity to help out,” she said, “and I wanted to do some kind of ser-

vice project because it’s good to be able to show the kids how they can use their skills to help others.” The batch of items shipped Monday will be the last sent to Australia by the Canadian Animal Rescue Craft Guild. Because of an “amazing” response from crafters around the world, the need for the items has been largely met, according to a Facebook post by the Australian chapter last week. The greatest need now, according to the post, is monetary donations to buy food for animals in bushfire regions where natural food sources have been destroyed.

SEWING FOR GOOD: Grade 9 students Clara Song, left, and Yubin Kim craft lined, fabric pouches in a Burnaby Mountain Secondary textiles room last week. The pouches were shipped to Australia on Monday to help marsupials displaced by the wildfire crisis. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

Do you recognize this man? Burnaby RCMP want to know Cornelia Naylor

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Burnaby RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are looking for help identifying the remains of a man found in a forested area in North Burnaby last March. Thanks to a new partnership between the RCMP and the New York Academy of Art, the face of the man has been reconstructed in a forensic sculpture. The man is estimated to have gone missing around March 2013 and “may have been despondent at the time,” according to information posted on the RCMP’s Canada’s Missing webpage, a public online database of missing persons and unidentified remains. The man found in Burnaby was between 40 and 60 years old and

between five feet and five-foot-seven. He had a straight, black ponytail at the time of his death. Canada’s Missing also features photos of the man’s personal effects: a ball cap, watch, eyeglasses, runners and a backpack. The site also describes his belt, wallet, socks, gloves, scarf, shirt and sweater. Anyone with information about the man is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 (cite case number 2019-10455) or the BC Coroners Service at 1-877660-5077 (cite case number 20193006-0058). To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or www.solvecrime. ca.

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Do you know him? The face of an unidentified man whose remains were found in a forested area in North Burnaby last March has been reconstructed in an effort to help identify him.PHOTO COURTESY CANADA’S MISSING

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Entertainment now Burnaby actor returns for Shrek the Musical Julie MacLellan

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Stuart Barkley was ready to take a break from performing, but he just couldn’t resist one last chance to join his favourite company onstage. When he found out Align Entertainment was bringing Shrek the Musical to Michael J. Fox Theatre again – Jan. 31 to Feb. 15 – he couldn’t turn down the chance to take part. Barkley is onstage as Lord Farquaad, the vertically challenged ruler of Duloc who seeks to marry Princess Fiona. “It is so much fun,” the 27-year-old Burnaby resident says with a laugh. “The fun thing in this show is they delve a lot more into the character than they do in the movie.You get to see a little more why he’s cranky; you get to see a little more why he’s maybe not as tall as everyone else.” In case you’re wondering how the six-foot-tall Barkley can play a character whose short stature is integral to the story, well, that’s easy: he kneels. All he needs to do

is don some knee pads and a flowy cape to cover his legs, and Barkley is appropriately short for the role. “Farquaad’s a little bit extra, so I think it works,” he says. As in the DreamWorks movie, the musical tells the story of a reclusive ogre who finds himself on a lifechanging journey with a wise-cracking donkey as his sidekick, as they embark on the rescue of a princess with a secret. Rehearsals for the production started back in October, but Barkley notes his own work didn’t really ramp up until earlier this month since the bulk of the story centres around Donkey (Daniel Curalli), Fiona (Maddie Livland) and Shrek (Charlie Deagnon). Barkley has been enjoying watching it all come together, noting the cast brings together talents of all ages – from kids on up – and from a wide range of backgrounds. Having the energy and enthusiasm of the young cast members balanced against the experience of the

stage veterans makes for a perfect vibe for the performers, he says. “I appreciate that it’s very much like, you go there, you can have a good time, the product is always good, no matter what the show is,” says the performer. “It’s always about having fun, taking care of everyone who’s there, mutual respect and being collaborative.” It’s Barkley’s fourth Align Entertainment show – he previously appeared in Legally Blonde and starred in both the company’s productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – and he says the company remains his favourite. His resumé includes roles with other major musical theatre companies, including Arts Club Theatre and Theatre Under the Stars, but Align holds a special place in his heart. “In the theatre industry, I see them as the good guys,” he says. “They want to do things right; they have the right attitude. … They always say it’s a family, and you want to support your family and you want them

to be successful.” Barkley promises that, as always, this Align Entertainment outing will offer up something for the whole family, with humour that will appeal to kids and also to adults. For those who know the story primarily from the movie, he promises the same ending and the same characters, but with more insight and character development – plus, of course, more music and big dance numbers. “It’s going to be a different view of Shrek, so the audience can fall in love with the characters even more,” he says. Performances include both evening and matinee options, with a special family matinee on Feb. 1 and “Frugal Friday” evening performances on Feb. 7 and 14. Shows are already selling out, so buying tickets early is advisable.Tickets are available through www.vtixonline.com/align-entertainment. The Michael J. Fox Theatre is at 7373 MacPher-

Family fun: Burnaby’s Stuart Barkley is Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical, the Align Entertainment production that’s onstage from Jan. 31 to Feb. 15. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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SEE THE WORLD through Indigenous ways of understanding. On Sunday at 1 to 3:30 p.m. Indigenous educators wil wiillll host a workshop about salves, teas and plants at Burnaby Vil ill llage l Museums Indigenous Learning House.The event is open to everyone from 16 to 100 years old.The fee is $45 for non members and $40.50 for members.

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START PREPARING FOR SPRING at the seed library this Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch.You’ll find seeds for vegetables, herbs, flowers and more.While you’re there, meet other gardeners with great growing tips.

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Burnaby couple shares Alzheimer’s story The change in Kelvin Cheng was subtle at first, says his wife Linda. But a wife notices these things. “He was forgetting things more and more often,” said Linda. “That’s why we knew something might be wrong.” After a variety of tests, Kelvin – a Burnaby resident – eventually received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in early 2018.Their family doctor recommended they connect with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Now the Burnaby family is going public to raise awareness about the ongoing discrimination they experience in their day-to-day lives. Linda and Kelvin say they feel lucky because whenever they talk about the diagnosis, people are supportive and often tell them about other people who have also been affected by it. It can make it easier for people living with dementia to stay active community members when people are familiar with the disease and open to talking about it. The problem is people sometimes get frustrated with Kelvin. “We want people to know they just have to be patient when they meet someone living with dementia,” Linda says. “Kelvin’s still the same person he was before. He just needs friendship and to be able to keep doing the things he enjoys.” A program assistant who worked at Vancouver Community College for 33 years, Kelvin retired five years ago

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but has stayed active and is committed to staying engaged after his diagnosis. He plays badminton three times a week. Linda and Kelvin are some of many Canadians who are stepping forward with their personal stories in the Alzheimer Society’s nation-wide campaign, “I live with dementia. Let me help you understand.” Spurred by alarming research indicating that one in four Canadians would feel ashamed or embarrassed if they had dementia, the campaign gives a voice to Canadians living with dementia who are frustrated by the constant assumptions and misinformation associated with the disease. “Unless you have experienced it firsthand, it can be difficult to appreciate the damage stigma can do to individuals and families facing dementia,” said Susan Prosser, support and education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s North Fraser resource centre. “Too often, negative

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At this time of year, many of us make resolutions in order to kick-start some changes in our lives. Like many of us, though, we assume these resolutions will be easy to fulfil if we just buckle down, exercise more control and never waver. However, while resolutions are a good way to get us on the road to change, they are not always easy to achieve. The best advice I’ve encountered is to make resolutions that are doable and realistic. Two years ago, my resolutions were quite extensive and included one big one – putting my end-of-life affairs, such as power of attorney, will and representation agreement, in order. It a very important resolution, but also, a broad one, which should have been my only resolution as it took all year to achieve because of the complexity of the goals. Exercising and losing weight are two major resolutions people make at this time of year. But often people unrealistically decide to go for maximum weight loss

and an exercise program that is not workable. Before starting a weight-loss program, consider how much is a healthy weight for yourself, how do you measure your weight and what eating plan may work for you. Most advice for older adults suggests eating a healthy diet and avoiding empty calories, adding more protein and, of course, getting more exercise.Try not changing your diet drastically but making a few healthy changes, like adding a few more vegetables and fruits. Many people start the year by signing up for a gym membership. Unfortunately, attendance often goes by the wayside after a short while. Instead, you could opt for walking (mall walking in the rainy weather is great), or an exercise program at your nearest seniors centre or community recreation centre where specialized exercise classes for an older person are available. Many centres offer osteofit, dance, yoga, balance, movement and, for the fitter among us, Zumba. Check out the Confederation Centre for programs. Of all the positive ef-

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fects associated with physical activity, one major one is that exercise programs have been found to reduce the risk of falls, the No. 1 cause of accidents among seniors. If your goal this year is to engage your mind more, there are loads of things you can do such as reading,

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At the top of the news in recent weeks has been the potent new coronavirus from the Chinese city of Wuhan. The first confirmed case in Canada is being wellmanaged by health-care workers in Toronto.The patient was a man with respiratory symptoms who called 911 immediately after flying back from that area. He provided enough information to allow the paramedics and hospital staff to be appropriately prepared to prevent the spread of the infection. Although the details of the spread of this novel respiratory virus are unfolding and evolving each day, it appears that it is spread by respiratory droplets just like the common cold and influenza. What can you do to reduce your risk for colds and other respiratory infections? The flu shot, still available at pharmacies and some

medical clinics, can reduce your risk for influenza – but not the new coronavirus or the common cold. Take these precautions to prevent a respiratory infection or passing it on to others. 1.Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds or an alcoholcontaining hand sanitizer – especially if you sneeze or cough into your hands, rub your eyes or wipe a runny nose. 2. Cover your mouth before you cough or sneeze – preferably into your sleeve. If you use a tissue or your hands, wash your hands right away. 3. Beware of fomites. These are not insects or microorganisms but rather inanimate objects – usually smooth surfaces – contaminated by germs.These include doorknobs, elevator buttons, faucet handles, telephones, keyboards, pens and tabletops recently touched by those infected. Wash your hands after touching these surfaces before you touch your eyes,

nose or mouth and before you eat. It’s also the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and my extended family celebrated with a dinner at a local restaurant. Unfortunately, a traditional Chinese restaurant meal is a potential source of infection. Because each of the dishes is shared by a group of up to 10 people, if one person is sniffling or coughing, there’s a good chance you will, too, in the next 24 hours. Avoid the dish that your nephew sneezed on or stuck his own chopstick into. Hopefully it wasn’t the crab or your personal favourite. Being a third-generation Chinese Canadian, I grew up believing that kung fu was invented as a way of getting out of the washroom of a Chinese restaurant without contaminating your hands. This is the year of the rat. Relax.The rat doesn’t represent the plague but rather adaptability and intuition. So if you were born in the year of the rat, it’s not

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a bad thing. A rat is really a big mouse. Anyone who has been fortunate to have lined up for an hour outside his home in Toontown, Disneyland, knows that Mickey Mouse would qualify. According to the lunar calendar, we are all animals, and, of course, every animal needs adequate rest, nutrition, exercise and social activity to maintain health. These basic requirements can maintain a healthy immune system – an important defence against in-

fectious disease. Contrary to popular opinion, cold weather does not cause the common cold.We do congregate indoors during the late fall and winter, increasing the odds of our exposure to germs. If your body is overwhelmed by extreme cold temperatures, inadequate rest and other stresses, your immune system will suffer, reducing your resistance to infection. On Feb. 3, I’ll start the new year of our Empowering Patients program with a

free talk at the Tommy Douglas Library near Edmonds and Kingsway. My topic is The Keys to Positive Change:Transforming Our Bad Habits Into Healthy Ones. I’ll translate modern neuroscience into practical strategies for lasting change. For info, contact Leona at lcullen@divisionsbc.ca or 604-259-4450. Dr. DavidicusWong is a family physician. For more on achieving your positive potential for health, read his blog at davidicuswong.wordpress.com.

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There’s nothing like a night at the theatre to shed some light on the winter darkness. The Shoplifters, a Canadian comedy by Morris Panych, is touring the Lower Mainland this winter, and it’s stopping in Burnaby on Feb. 8 and 9. It’s being brought to the stage by the Arts Club Theatre Company. The play follows Alma (Patti Allan), a career shoplifter who prefers the “fivefinger discount” over any senior citizens’ deal.When a grocery store theft with her anxious sidekick (Agnes Tong) goes awry, her elaborate life of petty crime is halted by an overzealous security guard (RaugiYu) and his affable mentor (Dean Paul Gibson). “The Shoplifters is about small people with small lives – people who want something and will do anything to get it,” said Panych, the playwright who also directs the production, in a press release. “I’m really fascinated with what’s happening in the world right now, with people being left be-

Onstage: Raugi Yu, Dean Paul Gibson and Patti Allan in the Arts Club on Tour production of The Shoplifters. Set and costume design by Ken MacDonald. PHOTO DAVID COOPER, COURTESY ARTS CLUB THEATRE

hind, and I wanted to write about that.” For Arts Club’s artistic director, Ashlie Corcoran, the chance to present something by Panych was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. “One of my seminal Arts Club experiences growing up was seeing Morris Panych’s shows,” she said in the release. “The Shoplifters is a funny and idiosyncratic script, with fantastic characters and rhythm. I am thrilled that Morris and his partner, Ken MacDon-

ald – an incredible designer – are taking the play on tour.They have been hugely important in our company’s history, and I am excited to share this show with a wider audience.” The show is onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online through tickets.shadboltcentre.com, and more information can be found at www.artsclub.com.

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The City of Lougheed held its annual Lunar New Year festivities on Saturday, Jan. 25, with featured entertainment including Cheondoong drumming and Li Hua Sun dance performances. The event also included the annual blessing of the merchants and, of course, the Lion Dance. For more photos of the event, see a gallery online at www. burnabynow.com.

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Burnaby glass shops join ﬁght against breast cancer Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among Canadian women.To support women living with the disease, Burnaby Broco Glass and Speedy Glass shops partnered with the Canadian Cancer Society through the Drive Pink Campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through this campaign, Broco Glass and Speedy Glass donated $2 from every pair of wipers sold.Trico, Broco Glass and Speedy Glass’ supplier, matched the donation. Funds raised through Drive Pink will help local women with breast cancer live their lives more fully through

ground-breaking research and services that provide information and help women and their families cope with the disease. At the end of this campaign, Broco Glass and Speedy Glass’ stores across the province presented the Canadian Cancer Society with a cheque for $8K. “We were very proud to participate in the Drive Pink Campaign with the Canadian Cancer Society.We engaged all our employees across British Columbia in a very successful sales campaign, contributing to such a relevant cause,’’ says Fernando Pierri, director of operations for Belron. “We

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A Burnaby performer is onstage in the next outing from the CapU Theatre Department. Alexei Sidelnikov is part of the cast for Morris Panych’s 7 Stories, onstage at the BlueShore at CapU from Feb. 4 to 8. 7 Stories is a fast-paced satire that takes place on the Star turn: Burnaby’s Colin Sheen, seen here with Ali Watson in URP’s window ledge of a sevenAmerican Idiot, earned a 2020 Ovation! Award for Outstanding Leading storey building where a man Performance. PHOTO ROBERT SONDERGAARD, FILES/CONTRIBUTED is contemplating suicide but is endlessly interrupted by gala at the Vancouver Acad6688 Southoaks Cres. a variety of quirky building emy of Music on Sunday, Check out the website at residents. Jan. 26 – recognize the best centre.nikkeiplace.org for Sidelnikov is one of those in musical theatre in the all the information and links residents – Marshall, an acLower Mainland. to register for workshops, or For performance times and a full list of all the FREE family tor who is leading a douAmong the local conneccall 604-777-7000 for more ble life. tions on the nominees’ list details. friendly activities, visit www.newwestcity.ca “When we meet him, he was Burnaby’s own Colin or call 604-525-7388 is 30 minutes away from Sheen, up for OutstandDo you have an item for marrying a woman for all ing Leading Performance – Lively City? Send news from the wrong (or right) reasons, Male for his work in URP’s Burnaby’s arts and entertaindepending on your moral American Idiot. And yes, he ment scene to Julie by email, standpoint,” Sidelnikov exdid, in fact, win that catejmaclellan@burnabynow.com. plained in an email. “He is gory. a complex and controverCongratulations, Colin! sial character who challengFor a complete list of es the protagonist’s views, as winners, check out the list do all the characters.” at www.applausemusicals. Sidelnikov, who was born com/2020-ovation-awardsand raised right here in celebrating-2019.html. Burnaby, found his niche in theatre at Burnaby Central FAMILY FUN Secondary. After graduaThe Nikkei National Mution, he followed his passion seum and Cultural Centre for acting to Capis gearing up for ilano University. family fun on Fam“Capilano has ily Day weekend. helped me grow The centre is immensely as an hosting its Family actor,” he said. Festival and Japa“Each director, nese Book Sale on teacher, instructor Saturday, Feb. 15 brings their own and Sunday, Feb. perspective to the 16 from 10 a.m. to craft, and there is 4 p.m. each day. always something Alexei Sidelnikov The fun will innew to be discov- CapU actor clude a Japanese ered from each of Culture Corner, them.” where families experience You can catch Sidelnikov traditional Japanese toys and his castmates onstage and hands-on crafts.There’s at the BlueShore at CapU, a sand art workshop set for 2055 Purcell Way, North 10 a.m. both days, and visVancouver, for 8 p.m. shows itors can also experience Feb. 4 through 8, and a 2 Kamishibai, the traditionp.m. matinee on Feb. 8. al Japanese art of interactive Tickets are $22 regustorytelling. LIMITED ONE BEDROOM SUITES STILL AVAILABLE lar, $15 for seniors and $11 On Sunday, families for students and children, can enjoy Modest Heroes, a with a reduced $15 reguscreening of Japanese anlar rate for the Tuesday, Feb. ime, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 4 show.They’re available Visitors can browse the through tickets.capilanou.ca widest selection of used Japor 604-990-7810. anese books in Metro Vancouver at the book sale, OVATION! WINNER which includes manga, CDs In the Jan. 23 paper, we and DVDs. brought you news of all the And, of course, there will Burnaby folks who were be plenty of delicious JapCHARTWELL CHARTWELL CARLTON nominated for 2020 Ovaanese food made by local tion! Awards.The awards – vendors. 4110 Norfolk Street, Burnaby • 778-300-2389 which were presented at a The Nikkei Centre is at

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A group of Burnaby roommates found themselves on the wrong side of a landslide last week. SFU student Steven Robertson and some of his seven roommates were on their way to work and school when they came upon a jumble of concrete, mud and rocks blocking the only road access to their house. A retaining wall on the slope above had collapsed, sending a wave of debris onto a public lane – the only access by car to 7235 Bayview Dr., where the roommates live. One of them, Eric Bhujbal, said it took them a while to figure out where the mess had come from. “We genuinely had no idea,” he said. “We thought someone came and messed up the road overnight maybe.”

The roommates reported the slide, and their cars were left trapped. It was a major headache for Robertson who works at Grouse Mountain and spent about one-and-a-half to two hours on public transit to get there. The roommates had to hoof it through another private property next to their house to get to a bus stop until end of day Saturday, when city crews had the lane cleared enough to escort the cars through, according to Brian Carter, manager of public works operations. The lane remains cordoned off, however, until crews remove a section of the retaining wall that’s still standing. “It’s not just as simple as going up and taking it down with an excavator,” Carter said. “You’ve got to do it safely.There’s a load behind it of dirt and other things

A second retaining wall behind the one that collapsed also has to be secured, Carter said. “Obviously, with the failure of the first wall, we want to ensure that the second wall’s not going to fall down as well,” he said. A geostabilization company working on the job hopes to be done the work by Friday, Carter said. A city official estimated 50 dump-truck loads of debris had cascaded down the hill. “I don’t remember the last time I responded to a failed retaining wall like that,” Carter said. He said the city will “absolutely” be investigating the collapse. “We’ll have our engineering department in concert probably with our legal department, our building department,” he said. “There’ll be several people that’ll start investigating

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Entertainment now Artists guild marks golden year God’s Lake brings It was the late 1960s. Ingeborg Raymer was just starting out her art career when she met an experienced artist in the city who invited her along to his art group. But the group met in Port Moody, and it got Raymer wondering:Why isn’t there a group in Burnaby? She set out on a mission, making flyers and calling meetings to gather the best creative minds in the city to start one. Forty-three people showed up to the first meeting back in 1970. Fifty years later, the Burnaby Artists Guild has painted its way into the city’s history books – and now it’s time to celebrate. GoldenYear, an exhibition marking the group’s 50th anniversary, is running at Deer Lake Gallery for the month of February. An opening reception is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. The exhibition will serve as a showcase of the guild, featuring work by its members across a diverse range of skills, perspectives, medi-

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Through the years: Clockwise from top left: Ingeborg Raymer and Hazel King at Ingeborg’s Government Road studio in 2010, when the Burnaby Artists Guild was gearing up for its 40th anniversary celebrations. The late Ingeborg Raymer (who died in 2015) was the founder of the guild; Featured artist Elena Surayeva at the Burnaby Artists Guild annual spring show in 2016; The Burnaby Artists Guild’s spring show and sale at the Shadbolt Centre in 2015; Visitors check out the work at Fresh Paint, the Burnaby Artists Guild spring show at the Shadbolt Centre in 2014; Marjorie Wong displays a winning mask she created for the guild’s Visual Arts Masquerade in 2005; James Koll sketches a portrait of Sara Leo at Fresh Paint, the Burnaby Artists Guild spring show and sale at the Shadbolt Centre in 2014. PHOTOS NOW FILES

ums and generations. The guild is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to supporting the appreciation and development of the visual arts, both among its members and in the community. It holds weekly sessions, artist demos, workshops and critiques to help develop its members’ skills.

Members are both amateur and professional artists, who work in a wide variety of painting styles and subject matter, and the guild holds two annual shows – in spring and fall – to give members a chance to display and sell their artwork. Burnaby Artists Guild members will be in atten-

dance at the Feb. 1 reception, and refreshments and snacks will be provided. Deer Lake Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. It’s open Tuesdays to Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m., and admission is by donation. For information about the guild, see www.burnaby artistsguild.com.

Burnaby audiences have a rare chance to learn about life on a remote fly-in reserve during an upcoming production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. God’s Lake, an original work of documentary theatre by Castlereigh Theatre, is onstage at the Studio Theatre from Feb. 5 to 8. It’s written by playwright Francesca Albright and award-winning Swampy Cree filmmaker Kevin Lee Burton, and directed by Atomic Vaudeville’s Britt Small. The play tells the story of the resilience of the people living in the remote flyin reserve of God’s Lake Narrows, Manitoba, following the unsolved murder of a teenage girl in the community. It’s told verbatim from interviews conducted with residents over six months in 2017.

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EXCUSE ME: A Burnaby District metro girls Fire player, in red, cuts in front of her Port Moody rival in metro girls under-14 league action. Port Moody would take the win in a 1-0 game, handing the Fire a rare loss. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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Lauzon, Townsend take track honours

It’s one thing to be a quick starter, but another thing to be lightning quick. Simon Fraser University freshman Jeremiah Lauzon is both. The 18-year-old from Red Deer established a new Great Northwest Athletic Conference record in the 200-metre indoor dash last week, putting up a time of 21.55 seconds at the

John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston.The time, which put him seventh overall in a field of 191 runners in the event, was the top non-Div. 1 time, and bettered the previous conference best record of 21.56. The finish time was also an NCAA championship provisional qualifying time. For his performance, Lauzon was named the GNAC’s men’s

track athlete of the week. Not to be outdone, SFU’s Addy Townsend was named the GNAC’s women’s track athlete of the week for a second consecutive week, after securing the fastest Div. 2 time in the 800m at the same meet in Boston. Townsend, a senior from Coquitlam, completed her race in 2:08.47, good enough for

12th overall. She also ran the anchor leg in the Clan’s winning distance medley relay race. A week ago, the 22-yearold put up the third-best time among Div. 2 runners at the University of Washington Indoor Preview, placing eighth in the one-mile race at 4:49.03, while recording a provisional NCAA standard time.

The St.Thomas More Knights continue to make it look easy. The senior girls basketball squad maintained its impressive run, including Tuesday’s 30-point win over Pitt Meadows in the STM Seniors Night at the Burnaby campus. It came on the heels of a program first, as the Knights went undefeated at the B.C. Catholics championships, carting off the school’s first senior girls title with a hearty 51-36 victory over St.Thomas Aquinas. “We’ve been in the finals before, but this was the first (B.C. Catholics) win for us, and it came against a very talented opponent,” said co-coach Jen Farano. STM never trailed, leading 14-6 after eight minutes and 29-12 at halftime.They did a great job defensively, holding standout and six-footone post Jessica Clarke scoreless over the first half and to just eight on the day. The Fighting Saints were unOther teams able to match the Knights’ enknow about us, ergy and offenso it means we sive pressure.The can’t have any Burnaby squad outshot their bad games. North Shore rival 62-32, and won the turnover battle 22-8. Leading the way was tourney Most Outstanding Player, point guard Cassiel Penalosa, who tallied 17 points. Counting 11 points each were guard Emily Dias – hitting on three long-range shots – and Grade 11 post TatianaYu. “(STA) is the exact opposite of us,” remarked Farano. “We’re small and quick, while they’re very, very tall.We were able to get inside and the girls came prepared.” The championship win resulted in the Knights trading places with STA in the provincial 2-A rankings, with STM now sitting third overall, and the Fighting Saints in fourth spot. To advance to the final, More knocked off Notre Dame 63-28 in the semifinal, building on a strong start that saw them in front 30-12 at halftime. Against the Jugglers, Gigi Gaspar scored a game-high 22 points, while Dias and Yu chipped in 11 points apiece. The Knights started it all by defeating St. Pat’s 47-10 in the opening game. Sisters Gigi and Bella Gaspar were named all-stars, and each secured a scholarship award, whileYu was voted the Most Inspirational. “We stuck to the game plan, which is something they’ve done over the season,” noted Farano, who shares the bench duties with Winston Brown and David Kazun. “Other teams know about us, and (being ranked) means we can’t have any bad games. Everyone comes gunning for us.” They’ll get to test their mettle once more at this week’s 26th Street tournament atYork House, featuring five of 2-A’s top-10 ranked schools in attendance. STM opens Friday against No. 9 Seycove. They wind down league play next week.

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Pickleball series comes to Burnaby

The first official national series for the sport of pickleball is coming to Burnaby. The competition, which includes seven other events across Canada, hits the Fortius Sport and Health Centre March 26 to 29 for the Burnaby Cup. The tour also includes international stops in Jamaica and Curacao, with Canadian events in Kingston, Saskatoon, Peterborough, Sarnia, Surrey and the first stage in Toronto, Feb. 7 to 9. Along with series founder Karl Hale, the team of Ryan and Deanna Hanes of Two Bounce Solutions are promoting the series, not only for spotlighting the sport, but also providing a physical activity that any age can play.

“This is the next step in the ongoing development of pickleball in Canada,” Ryan Hanes said. “As the sport continues to grow, this series will help bring a consistent platform for players across the country to experience sanctioned tournaments at all ages and levels of play.” The series kicks off Feb. 7 in Toronto with the Toronto Cup. Former No. 1 doubles tennis player in the world Daniel Nestor has thrown his support behind the tour as “a great concept, and (I look) forward to seeing the series evolve.” For more information on registering for or following the series, visit canadian pickleballseries.com. Full steam ahead: Burnaby’s Katie Little makes moves in her 100-metre individual medley race during last week’s regional qualifying swim meet for the Special Olympics 2021 provincial games. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Teen to race at Jerome Jaeland Cummings made some pretty impressive marks on the track during 2019, and now the teen is targeting bigger things in 2020 as part of the Jerome Indoor Games on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Richmond. A former Burnaby Striders Track and Field Club athlete, 13-year-old Cummings won the provincial high school sprints last year. She continued that momentum during the summer by winning the 100- and 200-metre events at the Under-16 national championships in Nova Scotia. She was named the outstanding female performer at that meet. Cummings set personal bests of 8.54 in the indoor 60m and bests of 100m (12.49) and 200m (25.34) outdoors. The Jerome Indoor Games’ u18 meet record is 7.84 for the 60m by current Washington State freshman Jasneet Nijjar. Jessica Williams, now a dual sport athlete at UBC, holds the u18 300m meet record of 41.83.

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ANNETTE, Grade 11, École Cariboo Hill Secondary French Immersion It’s helped me in every other subject by building my communication skills. I have closer relationships with my peers because we have such a close-knit class.”

CHELSIE, Grade 12, Byrne Creek Community School Graphics and Media Arts This program is unique because it encourages us to use a variety of mediums. I really enjoy the opportunities to collaborate and learn about new art techniques.”

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Advanced Placement Courses Attend any secondary school AP courses offered to Grades 10-12 students provide motivated learners with the opportunity to take universitylevel academic courses.

Cisco Networking Academy Attend any secondary school Students in Grades 11 & 12 work toward industry certification while learning about computer hardware and software. Travel to Burnaby South Secondary is required. Academic requirements are met at the student’s home school.

Hockey Academies Attend Burnaby North High performance hockey training for students in Grades 8-12 with academic requirements met at the school.

Burnaby Online Attend any secondary school or exclusively online Students engage in flexible learning opportunities at their own pace choosing core and elective courses at all grade levels.

Attend Burnaby Central Elite hockey training in partnership with the Burnaby Winter Club for students in Grades 8-12 with academic requirements met at the school.

ARTS & ATHLETICS

AP Capstone™ Attend Burnaby North or Burnaby South The AP Capstone™ program provides students in Grades 11 & 12 with rigorous development of the skills that are critical for post-secondary success. BETA Mini School Attend Alpha Highly able learners in Grades 8-12 are challenged in an inclusive environment of intellectual peers. Business Summit Attend any secondary school In partnership with the BCIT School of Business, students in Grades 9-12 explore the world of business, while fulfilling graduation requirements. ConnEx Attend Burnaby Mountain Grade 9 students explore ideas, curriculum, and local surroundings. Working in Social Studies, English, Physical & Health Education, and Science, they make cross-curricular connections with an emphasis on experiential activities. Engineering Summit Attend Cariboo Hill Students in Grades 10-12 explore the world of engineering while fulfilling graduation requirements. French Immersion Attend Alpha, Cariboo Hill or Moscrop Graduates receive a bilingual designation on their diploma. Health Sciences Attend any secondary school In partnership with BCIT, Grades 11 & 12 students are supported in their transition to post-secondary education in the field of health care through simulations and program-specific labs held at BCIT. Travel to Moscrop Secondary is required. Independent Directed Studies Attend any secondary school Students in Grades 10, 11 or 12 pursue a specific interest in greater depth and receive credit towards graduation. Rethink Attend Burnaby North Students engage in learning opportunities with community partners to create projects, research and develop solutions to large challenges, issues, or problems beyond the walls of the school. STEAM Attend Byrne Creek A project-based exploration in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics for Grade 8 students.

DigiPen Game Development Academy Attend Cariboo Hill In partnership with the Digipen Institute of Technology, students in Grades 8-12 gain valuable hands-on experience in game design and production. Film & Broadcast Attend any secondary school Grades 11 & 12 students gain experience and connect with industry employers, all while receiving comprehensive training and developing a portfolio that supports post-secondary application or employment. Travel to Burnaby North is required. Academic requirements are met at the student’s home school. Graphics & Media Arts Attend any secondary school Grades 11 & 12 students select courses in: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign, After Effects, Flash, Final Cut Pro, and ProTools. Travel to Byrne Creek Secondary is required. Academic requirements are met at the student’s home school. Microsoft Office Specialist Attend Cariboo Hill Students in Grades 8-12 receive globally recognized certification in this office standard desktop publishing suite.

SFU Lacrosse Academy Attend any secondary school In partnership with Simon Fraser University and École Cariboo Hill Secondary, students in Grades 8-12 participate in high performance field lacrosse training held at SFU, with academic requirements met at their home school. SFU Soccer Academy Attend any secondary school In partnership with Simon Fraser University, this program offers high performance soccer training held at SFU. This is an option for any student in Grades 8-12 with academic requirements met at their home school. Volleyball Academy Attend any secondary school In partnership with Volleyball Canada, this individualized program focuses on an overall skill set, positional training, strength and conditioning at École Cariboo Hill Secondary. This is an option for any student in Grades 8-12 with academic requirements met at their home school.

TRADES

Music Production & Technology Attend any secondary school Aspiring musicians, singers, and producers in Grades 11 & 12 compose, perform and produce professional quality recordings. Travel to Burnaby North Secondary is required. Academic requirements are met at the student’s home school.

Skills & Technologies Exploration Various secondary schools Students in Grades 9 & 10 explore various industries through hands-on projects. Areas of study include: Mechanics, Robotics, Electronics, Electrical, Carpentry, Metal Fabrication, Plumbing, 3D Printing, Cooking, Baking, Tourism, and Textiles.

Palo Alto Cyber Security Academy Attend any secondary school In partnership with Palo Alto Networks, a leading cyber security company, Grades 10-12 students receive globally recognized industry certification. Travel to Cariboo Hill Secondary is required. Academic requirements are met at the student’s home school.

Industry Training Options: Auto Collision Repair Technician, Auto Refinishing Prep Technician, Auto Service Technician, Cabinet Maker (Joiner), Carpenter, Construction Electrician, Ironworker, Landscape Horticulturist, Metal Fabricator, Millwright, Motorcycle Mechanic, Painter & Decorator, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Welder Attend any secondary school Students in Grades 11 & 12 explore a potential career in trades, and receive post-secondary training leading to Level 1 Technical Certification followed by apprenticeship. Students may be required to travel to another school with academic requirements met at their home school.

Robotics (Mechatronics) Attend any secondary school This project-based technology program is open to students in Grades 10, 11 & 12 who aspire to become programmers, designers, or engineers. Travel to Alpha Secondary is required. Academic requirements are met at the student’s home school.

Athletics & Visual & Performing Arts (AVPA) Attend any secondary school Artistic performers and athletes are given the ability to balance their practice and performance schedules with academics.

CAREER TRAINING Baker (Pastry Arts) Fitness Instructor Hairstylist Professional Cook Tourism & Event Management Attend any secondary school Students in Grades 11 & 12 are given the opportunity to explore a potential career during their high school years. They earn industry certification, develop a professional portfolio, or work toward apprenticeship. Students may be required to travel to another school, with academic requirements met at their home school.

Secondary Schools Alpha Burnaby Central Burnaby Mountain Burnaby North Burnaby South Byrne Creek Cariboo Hill Moscrop Programs of Choice & Cross-District Transfers Apply by February 27* for priority registration for the following school year. * Some programs have earlier deadlines.