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CATCHING THE BEAT: Orkestar Slivovica performs for toddler Rory Chow at the 18th annual European Festival at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium last weekend. This year’s celebration featured food, art and performances from more than 30 European nations. For more photos of the festival, see page 5. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Lougheed draft plan set for viewing The plan includes seven ‘character precincts’ and five large public spaces including a shopping ‘precinct’ By Janaya Fuller-Evans

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An ambitious plan for Lougheed Town Centre’s core area is moving ahead, with the draft concept plan going to a second open house. The plan includes seven “character precincts” and five large public spaces, according to a staff report that was presented to Burnaby council at Monday night’s meeting.

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Austin Road would become a vibrant, pedestrian high street, according to the report, and North Road would be a landscaped retail street. Cameron Street would be a mixed-use area with retail shops and townhouses. Other plans include a grand promenade connecting Cameron Street to a transit plaza.The promenade would be the main outdoor shopping destination. A new area, Cross Creek, would be an east-west connector and a pedestrian-

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friendly thoroughfare, the report stated. A pedestrian spine would be a weather-protected shopping area, while Bartlett Court on the western side of the property would primarily be a residential street. A large park and urban plaza space would be at the heart of the Lougheed site, the report stated. Other public spaces include the transit plaza; Creekside, which pays homage to Lost Creek; pocket parks along North Road; the Cochrane Steps from North Road to the grand promenade; and Lougheed Highway. The plan includes 12.2 million square feet of residential floor space and 14.9 mil-

lion square feet of retail, commercial, office and entertainment space, according to the report. City staff are planning the second open house now that the more detailed draft concept plan is being put forward. Burnaby council endorsed the plan and authorized the open house, which will be held in the Lougheed area some time in mid-June. The majority property owner for the area is Shape Properties, which owns Lougheed mall. The mall was built in 1968, expanded in 1986 and renovated in the early 2000s. In

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City wants to crack down on loan biz Burnaby looking at restrictions on payday lender locations By Janaya Fuller-Evans

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Payday loan companies may soon find it harder to set up shop in the city. City council took steps towards restricting payday lender locations in Burnaby at Monday night’s meeting, after receiving a detailed staff report on the topic. A delegation from the Burnaby branch of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) Canada spoke to council in February 2014, asking that something be done to stop the exploitation of the poor by payday lenders.The issue was referred to the city’s planning and development committee. “I think it was worth the wait because I think our staff have done a fabulous job of canvassing all of the issues around so-called payday loans,” Coun. Colleen Jordan, who heads the committee, said at the meeting. Staff recommended that council authorize a bylaw amendment that would limit new payday loan locations to zoning districts in the city specifically for pawn shops and second-hand stores. Currently, they’re considered a bank under the zon-

ing bylaw and are permitted in commercial and neighbourhood districts, where banks are. The proposed amendment will eventually go to public hearing. Current payday lenders that offer to buy gold must apply to be rezoned under the current bylaw as pawn shops or must close up shop, according to the report.

... the operations put a great deal of pressure on lower and moderate income people

The report also recommended that council write B.C.’s minister of justice, advocating for increased regulation of the payday loan industry, and put forward a resolution advocating increased regulation to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of B.C. Municipali-

VOICES HEARD: Monica McGovern, chair of ACORN’s Burnaby chapter, led a rally outside a Cash Money store in January, calling for a cap on the number of payday lenders in the city.. PHOTO FILE PHOTO ties. Council passed all the recommended motions at Monday night’s meeting. ACORN’s Burnaby branch lauded the move. “My understanding is that it’s going to be much more difficult for pay-

day lenders to start operations in Burnaby in the future, and we at ACORN are good with that,” ACORN member Rick Erb told the NOW. “In our view, the payday lending operations put a great deal of pressure on lower and moderate income

people.” Payday loan stores in lower-income areas that offer high-interest, short-term loans have been an issue for a number of cities, with White Rock and Maple Ridge recently prohibiting such businesses.

There are eight payday loan locations in Burnaby, according to the staff report, with six located on Kingsway. COMMENT ON THIS AT -

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Last-minute transit ref voters ﬂock to city mall By Cornelia Naylor

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Yellow transit plebiscite envelopes emerged from cluttered desks and glove compartments all over Burnaby and surrounding communities on the last day of the vote Friday, and found their way into ballot boxes at the Lougheed Town Centre service centre. “It’s the panic run,” one Elections B.C. worker told the NOW two hours before the 8 p.m. deadline. “It’s definitely spurred a lot of people to take [the ballots] out of their car.They’ve decided it’s too late to mail it, so now they’re bringing them in.”

Although the vote was designed as mail-in only, Elections B.C. opened nine depots in Metro Vancouver, including the Lougheed Town Centre office, to answer questions and collect ballots. Reasons for casting lastminute ballots ranged from procrastination to indecision to misunderstandings about the deadline, according to voters who spoke to the NOW. “I thought I could just postmark it, but then I was reminded on the news this morning it actually has to be received [today],” New Westminster resident Susan Wacker said after casting a Yes vote.

“I votedYes because I recognize that we do need improvements in our transit system, and also because I think that they’re going to find the money from us taxation-wise one way or the other, so this way it distributes it to all users; whereas, if they just tax property taxes, only certain people are paying.” But Maple Ridge residentYuriy Zhevelyuk said taxes shouldn’t have to be increased at all, so he voted No. “I feel that they tax us enough as it is already,” he said, “and I believe they can improve efficiencies somewhere within their ranks to find ways to fund all those

Last chance: Voters lined up to drop off their transit plebiscite envelopes at Lougheed Town Centre on the last day of voting on Friday. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

changes without having to tax us.” Burnaby resident Andrew Acherman, meanwhile, votedYes but likened the plebiscite to a shotgun wedding because the half-per-cent

regional sales tax increase was the only funding option presented. “My thinking was that the fallback would have been property taxes, and I find that unfair to people

who buy property,” he said. “With this, you spread the expense across the entire year. Everybody pays Continued on page 8

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Hospital will get a seventh operating room Cornelia Naylor

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Local surgeons who have long called for Fraser Health to open another operating room at Burnaby Hospital to cut down long surgical wait lists will get their way by September. Fraser Health announced last week it would spend $1.68 million to open one of the hospital’s dormant operating rooms. “Our aim is to open a seventh OR permanently in September 2015,” spokesperson Nafisa Abdulla told the NOW in an email. “We are looking at opportunities to open earlier depend-

ing on human resources, such as staff and anaesthesiologist recruitment, etc. A Burnaby Hospital multidisciplinary group has been created specifically to oversee the needs, requirements and risk assessments for the seventh OR room to be operationalized and fully functional.” Fraser Health had opened an extra operating room at the hospital temporarily on and off this spring to deal specifically with long wait lists for ophthalmology, plastics and orthopedics, but, come September, the room should be up and running permanently, according to Abdulla.

The extra surgery time came after controversy last fall when Fraser Health sent Burnaby surgeons a notice showing the local hospital was poised to cost the

This is what we said Burnaby needed. health authority $620,000 in lost provincial funding for making people wait more than a year for surgery. Under the province’s payfor-performance system, every patient who waits more

Lougheed plan unveiled Continued from page 1 2010, Shape Properties purchased Lougheed Town Centre, as well as the Sears outlet site across the street and a few other surrounding properties. “Lougheed is very exciting, I think, for a number of reasons,” Darren Kwiatkowski, Shape’s executive vice-president of acquisi-

tions and development, told the NOW last April. “One is we purchased a property which had been allowed to decline. It occupies a fantastic location as far as greater Vancouver and the various town centres that are identified in the MetroVancouver core strategy.” Kwiatkowski said traditional shopping centres

were built on large sites, surrounded by “acres and acres” of parking. “So, the opportunity is that at Lougheed, it’s 40 acres, and you can master plan a whole community and you can execute a vision,” he said. He said the mall is expected to evolve over 25 years, over several phases.

than a year costs the health authority $1,400. The doctors responded with a letter, signed by 18 Burnaby Hospital surgeons who said they had lost faith in the management of Fraser Health surgical services. “We, the surgeons of BH, have repetitively documented the lack of resources that FHA provides to BH as compared to its other acute care sites,” stated the letter. “It is obvious that the only way that the surgeons of BH can reduce their waiting lists is by having access to more operating room time to do the surgery.” The extra OR is a welcome move, according to Dr. David Jones, a former Burnaby Hospital medical director and an outspoken critic of Fraser Health’s

funding of the local hospiLake confirmed funding for tal’s operating rooms, which the extra Burnaby OR durhe has called “woefully ining meetings in Victoria last adequate.” month, Corrigan said, but “This is what we said made no commitment to Burnaby needed before move ahead on Burnaby’s Christmas,” Jones phased replacetold the NOW this ment plan. week. “All we can In the press redo is commend lease announcFraser Health for ing funding for hearing our plea.” the extra OR, Burnaby-Deer meanwhile, FrasLake MLA Kathy er Health outlined Corrigan, how$31 million in imever, said openprovements put ing the extra OR into the hospital Kathy Corrigan was just “tinkersince 2001, includDeer Lake MLA ing around with an ing the expansion overall flawed hosof the Emergency pital,” which she said should Supertrack (to provide care be replaced. to patients with minor ail“These are good things ments), enhancements to but that doesn’t solve the the endoscopy suite, and basic problem,” she said. upgrades to medical device Health Minister Terry reprocessing.

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Government silence is deafening If a serious issue is discussed by senior government officials but no record of that exists, did it really happen? The answer – like the answer to “If a tree falls” – apparently, is no. Unless a whistleblower pops up. Last week that happened, when an ex-staffer charged that senior government officials habitually react to requests for information by

deleting emails. Nothing to see here. It’s tempting to write off the comments as coming from a disgruntled ex-employee. But the troubling fact is, the pattern of evading a legitimate right to know has already been amply demonstrated. Recall that in the “quick wins” scandal, a political plan to use government resources for partisan benefit

was discussed over private emails. Text messages are also routinely used as a way to circumvent privacy laws. We’ve entered the age of government by Snapchat. As the Opposition has repeatedly pointed out, a disturbing number of Freedom of Information requests are returned with “no records found.” Ultimately, it’s about control.

There’s a disturbing trend of government keeping a stranglehold on information.

On a fundamental level, people hate being held ac-

countable. That goes double in politics.There’s a disturbing trend of government keeping a stranglehold on information, to keep the truth from getting in the way of official messaging. A critical public often likes to blame the media for failing to ask the “tough questions.” But frequently the questions just aren’t being answered.

It’s worth noting it’s not just reporters and Opposition politicians whom the government is keeping in the dark through these practices. It’s the public who elected them. And that’s a frightening comment on the state of what passes for democracy in our country today. – Guest editorial courtesy of the North Shore News

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Libs staying out of housing

Don’t look for the provincial government to offer any fixes to cool down the redhot Metro Vancouver housing market any time soon, and that’s probably a good thing. That may come as a disappointment to many hoping to access that market, but government officials tell me they’ve studied the situation and have concluded there are limited options available, and even those are unlikely to have much impact. After taking a close look at things, officials have concluded the following: foreign buyers have had little impact on escalating market prices (with the exception of high-end properties), speculators have also had little impact, and the gradual decline in the number of single-family dwellings is more than anything else the biggest reason for skyrocketing housing prices The B.C. government insists it has found no evidence to support the theory about foreign investors igniting the market. Part of the problem here appears to be the lack of data, as no one seems to keep track of much of anything when it comes to housing sales, other than the price and the tax revenues for various levels of government. But perhaps none of this matters anyway. Any kind of major government intervention (e.g. limiting foreign ownership, implementing some kind of speculation tax etc.)

would probably be unworkable and in any event may do more harm than good (no one holding a $700,000 mortgage right now wants to see the built-up equity in their home start shrinking because of new rules or taxes). I have a number of friends who have recently purchased homes in Vancouver for well more than $1 million and are carrying huge mortgages. Should they (and presumably hundreds of others who have bought homes in the past few years) be penalized because they took a chance and got into the market? The distortions that are happening in the Metro Vancouver housing market seem to be the result of large sums of money moving around and a shifting difference between supply and demand (in other words, the kinds of things that can happen in the marketplace). If action were to be taken, it should have been taken long ago, before the market went crazy.To intervene and change the rules now would likely hurt more existing homeowners than those who aspire to own one. No one has some kind of constitutional right to own something they can’t afford, and that means no one has a guaranteed “right” to own a home in Metro Vancouver. It appears the B.C. government will do nothing to change that. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Dear Editor In the recent past, there have been many negative stories about Burnaby Hospital. Here is an overdue happy one. At the end of May 2013, my then 89-yearold mother developed right hip and leg pain that was initially misdiagnosed, which led to inappropriate and ineffective treatment. She quickly went from walking briskly at least two miles a day to being unable to move at all without extreme pain. The problem was exacerbated by the lengthy wait-time to see specialists. Our family is long-lived, and I was heartsick as I began to visualize my mother spending her last years disabled and in chronic pain with its accompanying depression. Finally, my mother was referred to Dr. Graham Pate, an orthopedic surgeon who, in the spring of 2014, diagnosed a hairline hip fracture that had previously been missed. She went on a surgical waiting list in July 2014. We were braced for at least a six-month wait, but a sudden cancellation opened a spot, and her hip was replaced on Nov. 27 at the Burnaby Hospital. Other than post-surgical soreness, my mother was immediately pain free, was home in a week and, after a course of physiotherapy at Burnaby Hospital, she was walking normally by February. At every level, the surgical team, staff, nurses, and physiotherapists were upbeat, encouraging and reassuring to my mother. Despite 17 months of unrelenting pain and the tremendous pressure that exists these days on all medical professionals and hospital staff, my mother is pain free, has no limp, is physically independent and back to taking long walks every day. People who saw her when she was struggling are amazed at her recovery. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Pate and the staff at Burnaby Hospital for giving my mother back her life. Frances Bickerstaff, New Westminster

Burnaby North needs better representation Dear Editor Take Back Burnaby North. Democracy in Canada and in British Columbia has been hijacked by the corporate agenda and a complete lack of honest leadership. The actions of the federal Conservative government and the provincial Liberal (Conservative) government have diminished the quality of life and the reputations of our province and our country. Our “leaders” are taking their marching orders from their corporate masters (primary campaign contributors), and our local representatives act like bagmen and selfserving puppets. B.C. has the highest childpoverty rate in Canada, the lowest per-student funding for public education and politicians who are in the news more often for scandals than for helping their constituents. The apparent motto of the provincial “Fiberals” is “ Do whatever it takes to win.” Burnaby North has been poorly represented for 14 years because Richard T. Lee thinks his role is to do and say what the premier wants him to do and say – not what is in the best interests of the citizens of Burnaby North. Mr. Lee may be a nice man, but he is clearly not an effective MLA. Burnaby North doesn’t need coffee with Richard, it needs effective leadership and honest representation. Larry Myers, Burnaby

Time Traveller Rather than triple the size of the tank farm - for Kinder’s profit of course, why doesn’t Kinder cover the hillside in solar panels and make $$$ with that? earlrichards Why don’t we kick-out KM from BC? KM has nothing for BC. The toxic, tar sands will simple over pass BC on the way to the Far East. Ziggy Eckardt BC is no longer part of Canada? The last time I looked all exports benefitted all of Canada. Ziggy Eckardt Knowing how profitable solar panels are, why don’t you make all that money yourself, Time Traveller?

Council agenda delays not democratic richmondite01 Delaying the on-line posting of council agendas is a slap in the face of municipal democracy. Posting at the end of the day on Friday provides only one business day to examine the agenda and staff reports prior to the council meeting. If council members need more time, then fine -email the agendas to them, or provide the link on a Council-only page on Wednesday or Thursday. But don’t reduce the public’s access to these documents further than they already are (and I can tell you for a fact that it’s a rare week when the agenda is posted by noon on Friday -- more like 1:30 or 2:00pm). However, with the lack of any opposition voice on Council, they are free to do whatever they wish.

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Letter writer’s racial comment draws ire Harmel Guram Mr. Bennett appears to suffer from foot in mouth disease. But wait a minute, that would only be true if he actually understood the fact that he said something that is inappropriate. Keep up the ignorance Mr. Bennett.

Union opposes pipeline expansion Robert Turecki Wow! A union that’s concerned about losing oil industry jobs and the environment. Never heard of this before.

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Continued from page 3 something, so they have a stake in the system, and because of the way sales tax works, the things that are considered essentials – food, clothing for kids under 16, etc. – they don’t get taxed anyhow.” Some No voters who spoke to the NOW were more concerned about TransLink management

than higher taxes. “I’m happy with paying more taxes,” NewWestminster resident Andii Stephens said. “I’m a social democrat. I’m happy with paying more and getting more for it, but I’m not happy with the way that TransLink is being run right now.That’s my big issue.” Coquitlam resident Samantha Phillips voiced simi-

lar sentiments about the regional transit authority. “I take transit and I see what a crap show it is every day,” she said, “and the fact that they’re spending money on things that they shouldn’t be spending money on, I don’t think this is going to fix it.” Voters who castYes ballots cited the environment and MetroVancouver’s need for

transportation and transit infrastructure. “The Lower Mainland’s only going to keep growing,” Burnaby resident Nicole Harrison said, “and if we don’t improve our transit, we’re going to be in gridlock all the time, even on the side streets.” “We have two small kids and worry about climate change,” said Burnaby mom

Marnie Burnham, “so, it just made sense to put our money where our mouth is.” Bernard Gregov, who lives near Deer Lake in Burnaby, said votingYes was the right thing to do for future generations. “People are too selfish, I think,” he said, “and they vote No because they’re fed up with taxes. I am too, but that’s no reason to vote No

in this case.” Results of the plebiscite are expected this summer. The MetroVancouver mayors’ 10-year plan promises more buses, light rail in Surrey, a new Pattullo Bridge and a subway along the Broadway corridor. Voters were asked whether or not they supported a new 0.5 per cent tax to help pay for the plan.

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Recall campaign not allowed at Hats Off Day Campaign organizers still plan to collect signatures on side streets around the festival area Jennifer Moreau

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Volunteers behind the campaign to recall Burnaby MLA Richard Lee are feeling more than excluded from Hats Off Day. The Heights Merchants Association, which hosts the festival this Saturday, is not allowing the recall volunteers to canvass inside the event and asked they refrain from collecting signatures on the side streets. “We felt that was infringing on our democratic rights, and it was overstepping their bounds in terms of what they can tell us to do and not do,” said Jennifer Heighton, one of the key organizers with B.C. Citizens for Recall. The recall group has until June 15 to collect 16,494 signatures to oust Lee, the Liberal MLA for Burnaby North. Hats Off Day draws tens of thousands of people, and the recall volunteers were planning to collect signatures on the side streets after they were initially rejected from the festival. When the Heights Merchants Association heard about the plan, executive director Isabel Kolic emailed the campaigners explaining Hats Off Day is “strictly non-partisan” and “nonpolitical.” “Hats Off Day’s purpose is not to create a venue for political campaigning of any kind, whether elec-

tion campaigns or political causes. Our board of directors has asked me to remind (B.C. Citizens for Recall) that while you certainly have a democratic right to collect signatures if you choose, we believe this activity is not

We believe this activity is not in keeping with the spirit of that day.

in keeping with the spirit of that day,” Kolic wrote. In an interview with the NOW, Kolic explained that the association has received past complaints about people aggressively handing out pamphlets, and that elected officials are asked to stay at their tables and not bother people.

“Obviously this is a democracy, and that’s an important aspect to protect in our country, but we also wanted them to understand the spirit of Hats Off Day,” Kolic said. “We don’t want to be condoning anything that’s viewed as partisan. … It just puts us in a really awkward position.” That said, Heighton pointed out that politicians, including Lee, and advocacy groups like the Dogwood Initiative, are allowed to set up inside the festival, and some will be collecting signatures for their own petitions. The recall volunteers are still planning to collect signatures on several side streets on north and south sides of Hastings Street, between Alpha and MacDonald avenues, about half a block from the festival barricades.

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54-40 headlining Canada Day concert Canadian rock icons 5440 are headlining this year’s Canada Day festivities in Burnaby. The City of Burnaby has announced its plans for a free Canada Day concert and fireworks show at Swangard Stadium, for the second consecutive year. “After so much positive feedback from last year’s Canada Day celebration, we are excited to continue this new tradition in Burnaby,” said Mayor Derek Corrigan in a press release. “I look forward to this free family-friendly celebration filled with music and fireworks in honour of our country.” 54-40 has marked 30 years on the Canadian music scene, with a vast catalogue of hit songs from its three-decade career – tunes like Baby Ran, I Go Blind and Ocean Pearl. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54-40 has produced a series of gold and platinum albums and has a long career as popular live performers. “A band has to evolve with its audience to keep their interest,” said bassist Brad Merritt in the release. “We make records based on where we’re at, at that time. So it’s kind of like a time capsule.” The concert will also include folk-rockers Jon and Roy, along with reggae band Mostly Marley. The event also includes activities and exhibitors with offerings for all ages, plus a

Rock on: Canadian rock legends 54-40 are headlining the City of Burnaby’s free Canada Day concert at Swangard Stadium this July 1. PHOTO SUBLIME PHOTOGRAPHY, CONTRIBUTED

fireworks show presented by G&F Financial Group for the evening’s finale.

The concert is on Wednesday, July 1. It’s free, and gates will open at 5

p.m. with the concert at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks slated for dusk. Limited seating

is available, so those wanting to see the concert are encouraged to arrive early.

See www.burnaby.ca/ canadaday for all the details.

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Fans of the community bike fair for kids now have two locations to choose from.The bike fair, which is always a huge hit, will take place at the regular venue on Friday, June 5 at Edmonds Community School. The fair runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes a mountain bike tricks show, an obstacle course, bike decorating, minor repairs and more. Anyone planning to ride at the event must wear a helmet.There will also be a concession and a draw for a new bike.The school is at 7651 18th Ave. The second bike fair will be Tuesday, June 12, from

6 to 9 p.m. at Forest Grove Elementary, at 8525 Forest Grove Dr., and includes all the fun activities from the Edmonds event. Local mom Tammy Ozero started the bike fair years ago with a grant from the Vancouver Foundation, and she’s been organizing the event ever since. Both bike fairs will be accepting donations of bike and bike parts, tricycles and helmets for the Burnaby Lougheed Lions Club, which refurbishes bikes and gives them to kids in need. To donate, call Ozero at 604-540-4424 or bring the items to the Edmonds or Forest Grove fair. TOOLS UP FOR GRABS Keep an eye out for the

Burnaby firefighters at Hats Off Day this weekend.They will be auctioning off some Milwaukee tools to raise money for quake victims in Nepal.The tools were donated by a kind stranger who bumped into the Burnaby firefighters en route to Nepal. The firefighters were on their way to help with recovery efforts following the first quake, which claimed thousands of lives. Money raised from auctioning off the tools will go to Eoin White’s fundraising campaign to help the families he works with through his Mount Everest trekking company. White, a retired Burnaby fire captain, has raised $54,635 to date for his

Nepalese contacts. He’s taken hundreds of people to the basecamp on Mount Everest, including some of the firefighters who helped in the relief efforts. Hats Off Day is this Saturday, June 6. The firefighters will be at Fire Hall No. 5 at 4211 Hastings St.

volunteers to help with setup, take-down and course marshalling on Sunday, June 7 from 8 a.m. till noon. To sign up, call Maria Marano at 604-444-3773. Money raised at the weekend event goes towards research and program development.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Burnaby’s Down Syndrome Research Foundation needs your help this weekend. The organization is hosting its annual Run Up for Down Syndrome, where an estimated 1,000 people walk or run around the Burnaby SFU campus to raise money for the foundation. The foundation needs

MAPLE LEAF SINGERS In the mood for some soulful singing? Confederation Seniors’ Centre is hosting the Maple Leaf Singers on Sunday, June 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Maple Leaf Singers cover a variety of genres – jazz, gospel, swing, folk and more. Doors open at 1 p.m., and tickets are $10 (members get in for $9).You must purchase tickets in advance

by calling 604-294-1936. The centre is at 4585 Albert St. LEARN ABOUT E-BOOKS Have you thought about switching to e-books? The McGill library branch is hosting a free e-book workshop on Tuesday, June 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to download library books onto e-readers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Space is limited, so register in person at the library, online at www.bpl.bc.ca/ events or by calling 604299-8955. Find Jennifer Moreau on Twitter, @JenniferMoreau.

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Tradition continues at 16th annual Michael J. Fox tourney

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t was a gorgeous, sunny day at Riverway Golf Course as local dignitaries and celebrities gathered to play a few rounds, all for a good cause. The 16th annual Michael J. Fox Golf Tournament took place on Thursday, May 27, with money going to the South Burnaby theatre named after Fox. Fox was on hand along with his family, according to Gary Morrey, chair of the board of directors for the Michael J. Fox Theatre Society. “It was very successful,” Morrey said. “The weather was fantastic.” The tournament, which included an evening banquet, raised $55,000 for the theatre, he said. Fox emceed the banquet, which took place at the Hilton Metrotown Hotel in the evening. Jackson Davies, who played Const. John Constable on The Beachcombers, also emceed at the event. There were more than 320 people at the banquet, according to Morrey. The highlight of the night was the auction, which included a trip for two to New York from Cathay Paciﬁc, and a two-night stay at a hotel, he said. “Michael’s hosting a lunch with them when they come into New York,” he added. Another popular item was a cookbook by Tracy Pollan, Fox’s wife, according to Morrey. The Pollan Family Table, which she wrote with her mother Corky and sisters

Lori and Dana, has a foreword written by Fox. He signed the copy for the auction, Morrey said. Other notables at the tournament included Global News’ Squire Barnes, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan and NDP MLA Kathy Corrigan, his wife. The golfers teed off at 12:15 p.m., and the evening event wrapped up by 11 p.m., according to Morrey. The largest donation was from Scotiabank. The ﬁnancial institution pitched in $15,000, followed up by the Hilton, which donated $10,000, he said. The live auction, with all items donated, raised $9,000, and the silent auction raised $8,000, he added. The popular annual fundraiser has a wait-list, according to Morrey. “Out of the 16 years that people came, 80 per cent of the people have been golﬁng that amount of time, and about 85 per cent have been coming for dinner,” he said.

1 Michael J. Fox and his mother, Phyllis Fox.

2 Matthew Coyne and Miles Ritchie.

3 Ed Jaskula, Global TV’s Squire Barnes and Chad Turpin.

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4 Michael J. Fox’s executive

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In tune: Stilt performers in colourful costumes got people dancing at last year’s Hats Off Day celebration.

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Saturday, June 6th, 2015

Hollywood in the Heights

“On behalf of Burnaby City Council, I extend my best wishes to the many community volunteers who make Hats Off Day such a success.”

invited the paparazzi! Take the walk of fame with us down Hastings Street from Gamma Heights contributor to Boundary. Look out for the 501st Legion Star Wars fan club. They will be doing a meet Hats Off Day is a whirlwind of live music, and greet at La Fontana Caffe (3701 Hastings fun activities, delicious food, and tons of excitement for all ages. There is something to St.) after the parade. Then at noon, you’ll see and do from Gamma Avenue all the way Znd them at Beta Avenue. You could run into to Boundary Road. Amidst all this action, it’s Chewbacca from the Rebel Alliance, Storm easy to get caught up in some things and miss Troopers, Scarlett O’Hara, Marilyn Monroe, out on others. Here are a few gems you deZ- and many more. nitely need to check out this Hats Off Day, on Hats Off Day’s annual Show & Shine spans Saturday, June 6. the stretch from Gamma to Willingdon av-

By Julia Shepek,

Mayor Derek Corrigan and City Councillors: Pietro Calendino Sav Dhaliwal Dan Johnston Colleen Jordan

enues, featuring classic cars and motorcycles. See page 17 ...

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Finish line: The Hats Off Day celebrations kick off with the annual Family Fun Dash from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. on Saturday morning. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SCOTT MCALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Party: After the Hats Off Day parade, Hastings Street becomes the scene of a vibrant street party with entertainment as well as the annual Show & Shine. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY WENDY D PHOTOGRAPHY

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Hats Off for fun Continued from page 15....

Rosser Avenue is your destination for both live music and a DJ playing iconic Hollywood tracks. If you’re in the mood for a snack, take a walk down Rosser to Gilmore. There’s lots to choose from, whether you’re looking for a shaved ice treat or some traditional Hats Off Day barbecue. At Gilmore, the Vancouver Circus School will be putting on a dazzling, Hollywood-inspired performance. The Origin Parkour Gym will be featuring amazing Zlm-industry stunt demonstrations at MacDonald Avenue, and don’t be surprised if you see some snow falling! If you’re a Zlm buff, check out the Matrix Movie Tent at 3701 Hastings St. playing some of Hollywood’s most iconic scenes, produced by the Heights’ own Gloo Studios. For more information, please visit www.hatsoffday.com. Pop of colour: A balloon rainbow spans the Hats Off Day parade route, and businesses and participants hand out a bounty of balloons to kids of all ages at the annual street festival. PHOTO SCOTT MCALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Julia Shepek is the spring 2015 marketing and events assistant with the Heights Merchants Association.

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VOTED BURNABY’S BEST SHOE REPAIR! TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVEYOU: Elvis sighting: There will be many street performers at Saturday’s Hats Off Day parade and street party, including an Elvis impersonator, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator, Star Wars characters, and more. There will also be plenty of music with a wide range of styles, lots of tasty food from local businesses, contests, and games galore. PHOTO FILE PHOTO

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HATS OFF DAY PARKING RESTRICTIONS NOTICE Saturday, June 6, 2015 Please note that on Saturday, June 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking and driving restrictions will be in effect in the Heights. Please note where you live and usually shop and plan your route accordingly.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS HATS OFF DAY PARADE SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2015

No Parking — 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to Assembly Area 1. Beta: Both sides (Hastings to Confederation Park) 2. Albert: Both sides (Willingdon to Gamma)

No Parking - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1. City parking lot at Pender and Willingdon 2. City parking lot at the S.E. corner of Albert and Carleton (RCMP parking only)

No Stopping - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1. Hastings: Both sides (Boundary to Gamma) 2. Pender: Both sides (Boundary to Gamma) 3. Holdom: East side (Hastings to Frances) 4. Gamma: Both sides (Albert to Parker) 5. Parker: South side (West parking lot of 4764 to East parking lot of 4820 Parker) 6. Both sides of the following streets between Albert and Pender a. Esmond b. Inglenton c. Macdonald d. Gilmore

11. Dundas: North side (Boundary to Gilmore) South side (Gilmore to Carleton) North side (Carleton to Willingdon) 12. Frances: North side (Ingleton to MacDonald) North side (Gilmore to Delta) 13. Georgia: North side (Boundary to Delta) 14. Union: North side (Boundary to Delta) 15. Venables: North side (Gilmore to Willingdon) 16. Boundary: East side (Hastings to Albert) 17. Macdonald: East side (Albert to laneway to the North) (for Transit)

BRENTWOOD TOWN CENTRE (Upstairs by old Zellers) 604-298-1922

EAGLE CREEK DENTAL CENTRE

“SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT”

Happy Hats Off Day to all our patients. Enjoy the festive celebrations on Hastings Street!

Handicapped Parking Only - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1. Carleton: Both sides (Pender to laneway to the North) 2. City parking lot at Alpha & Pender

No Parking - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to Dispersal Area 1. Albert-both sides (Boundary to Ingleton)

Handicapped Drop Off & Pick Up 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1. North side Pender at Alpha to 40 foot zone 2. North side Pender at Madison to 40 foot zone

e. Madison f. Rosser g. Alpha 7. Carleton: Both sides (Albert to laneway South of Hastings) 8. Beta: Both sides (Hastings to Pender) 9. Pandora: North side (Boundary to Willingdon) 10. Triumph: North side (Boundary to Esmond) North side (Ingleton to Madison) South side (Madison to Rosser)

IF YOUR CAR IS TOWED: Vehicles parked in the above locations will be ticketed and towed by Mundie’s Towing (604-526-9677) and will be held at Confederation Park until 12 noon on Hats Off Day. You may pick up your vehicle before 12 noon at no charge; however, after 12 noon, you will need to pick up vehicles from Mundie’s Towing (Kingsway at Griffiths) at your own expense. Thank you for your understanding.

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Call: 604.298.5333 New Patients Welcome!

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HATS OFF DAY A Pancake Breakfast kicks things off from 7:30am - 10:30am at Hastings and Alpha, sponsored by Community Savings, Burnaby Community Services, and Burnaby Meals on Wheels. From 11am - 2pm, it will convert to a rest area with a Hollywood photo booth.

BOFFO DEVELOPMENTS

VIVID NAILS Burnaby Heights New Premier Nail Salon COMING SOON!

COMMUNITY SAVINGS

Woodworking Station Harry Potter Bouncy Castle

Spin-To-Win Prize Wheel Flower Pot Painting

CAFFE DIVANO

Starring: The Ultimate BLT Co-starring: Frappes & Smoothies Hollywood Cupcakes ARTSPACE

Create your own: ‘Walk Of Fame Star’ Ukulele Playing Tasty Popcorn EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTRES

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HIGHLIGHTS SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW

TEAMSTERS STAGE

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Various performances

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vintage Car Show

CHEVRON EXPRESS STOPS

HONDA SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW

Free shuttle service for everyone!

Happy Honda (4708)

KIDS PLAY ZONE

THE VANCOUVER CIRCUS SCHOOL

A climbing wall and bouncy castles

Radical '80s trampoline performances all afternoon

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. By Burnaby Community Services

(4142) CIOFFI’S MEAT MARKET & DELI Come check out our live singer, delicious food, and specials.

THE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY GARDEN

(4160) THAI CAFE We will be serving up pad thai, barbecue pork, and spring rolls.

501ST LEGION STAR WARS MEET&GREET

(4161) CARLETON SQUARE DENTAL Free photobooth picture with the magical tooth fairy! Each picture taken gets you a free tube of toothpaste.

FREE interactive, family focused displays with prizes and giveaways from non-proﬁt groups and organizations

MATRIX MOVIE TENT

Seedlings will be sold for shed and fence repairs in the garden. Donate and receive Bay Leaf Sprigs!

12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Iconic Hollywood movie scenes through the ages

ORIGINS STUNT PERFORMANCE

Meet Star Wars’ Chewbacca and Stormtroopers at La Fontana Caffe at 11 a.m. and Moksha Yoga at 12 p.m.

12 p.m. and 2 p.m. shows

AMENITIES HANDICAPPED PARKING CarletonAve,bothsidesofHastings;atAlphaandPender HANDICAPPED DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AtAlphaandMadisonAvenues.NorthsideofPenderSt. LOST CHILDREN LocatenearestRCMPpoliceofficer,orgotoRCMP CommunityPoliceOffice(104-4191) WASHROOMS Wheelchairaccessible,exceptBetaandEsmond

GENERAL EVENT INFO Photo booth, and balloons (4019) REST AREA Pets welcome! DOG WATER STATION Big Dog Little Dog Bakery (4631) FIRST AID Southside Carleton and Hastings

HATS OFF DAY - BLOCK BY BLOCK With multiple activities and attractions for all ages, every block has something wonderful. Here's a block-by-block look at what is happening on Hastings Street! Kids

Prizes/Draws

(4140) FRESHSLICE PIZZA Grab some pizza and free samples! Spin our wheel to win free pizza, coupons, and drinks.

DISPLAY AREA

LIVE MUSIC AND ACTIVITIES

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Performances by various artists all along Hastings, sponsored by Heights Merchants

(4114) SHOPPERS DRUG MART Spin the wheel to win various prizes and Optimum points. Bonus points given with an Optimum card sign up and coupons. Pharmacists giving complementary medication reviews, injections (if eligible), and consultations.

Food

Entertainment

Specials

Please note, Hats Off Day organizers reserve the right to change programming without notice.

3700 BLOCK HASTINGS (BOUNDARY TO ESMOND)

(103A - 3701) NORTH BURNABY PHYSIOTHERAPY AND WELLNESS

(4181) CEDAR CHIROPRACTIC & PHYSIOTHERAPY We will be giving away balloon animals and gift certiﬁcates! (4190) ANA’S TRATTORIA Enjoy pizza, cannoli, arancini, and sausages! (4191) G&F FINANCIAL GROUP Come kick it with our G&F Fresh Team, enter our social media contest to win cash cards, and play our Hollywood-themed trivia to win prizes! (4198) GNK INSURANCE Elvis entertainers from lovingyouelvis.com, featuring Elvis from every era and Buddy Holly. 4200 BLOCK HASTINGS (CARLETON TO MADISON)

(4217) JANE’S RESTAURANT Come by our food stand to satisfy your hunger. (4228) UNITED OPTICAL Check out our one-day sale for 25% off non-prescription sunglasses, and put on some Hollywood glam.

(104B - 3701) CLUB SOLEIL TANNING

(4240) FORTUNA BAKERY We will be doing our traditional Hats Off Day BBQ featuring chicken, sardines, and sausages with our Portuguese buns, donuts, and lemonade.

(3724) VITAL BODY WEIGHT LOSS CENTRE

(4256) PILLARS HAIR SALON & SPA There will be many discounts toward services offered, including a $100 gift certiﬁcate toward a keratin smoothing treatment and a free shellac manicure.

(3740) BROWN’S BOOKS

(4260) ANTON’S PASTA BAR Get a taste of Italy! We will be selling our signature pasta dishes. All proceeds donated to Burnaby Family Life.

(3764) FLOAT FREE

(4276) BELL & BURNABY FUNERAL CHAPEL We will be handing out cookies and coffee.

We have balloons and stickers for the kids!

For that Hollywood look, we will be offering free face or leg spray tans, or pick up a free session card for another time. Free protein bar for new customers! Drop by to say hi and meet your wellness experts. Free snacks! Checkout our 50% sale on all movie-themed books.

Come see what celebrities use sensory deprivation ﬂoat tanks and get 50% off all packages including single sessions! 3800 BLOCK HASTINGS (ESMOND TO INGLETON)

(3801) BURNABY VISION CARE

It’s our 20th anniversary! Stop by our photobooth, enter our draw to win a $250 gift card, and grab some giveaways. 3900 BLOCK HASTINGS (INGLETON TO MACDONALD)

(3902) HEADWAZE HAIR & SKIN STUDIO Check out our Hollywood-inspired hair demonstration and enter to win a Morrocan Oil gift bag. (3939) KY TAX SERVICES Join us for a barbecue and drinks! (3959) AQUILA DEVELOPMENTS Visit us to learn more about our new development project. (3970) EXPERT PHYSIO Enter our draw to win a physio ball and learn about different types of injuries. (3978) PLUSH FLORAL STUDIO See Scott Jensen’s Magic Show, make beautiful street art with chalk, and enter for a chance to win a free bouquet! 4000 BLOCK HASTINGS (MACDONALD TO GILMORE)

(4001) SCOTIABANK Feed your tastebuds and give to charity by buying a hotdog. (4016) CHEZ MEME BAGUETTE & BISTRO Enjoy a taste of France with a delicious crepe. (4019) HEIGHTS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Take a Hollywood-themed photo in the PIXSTAR photobooth. (4051) KING MAHAL RESTAURANT Drop by and try our samosas and gluten-free pakora. (4052) ROBERTSON HOME HARDWARE Sidewalk sale with huge savings. (4058) VALLEY BAKERY Check out our Hats Off Day specials on cinnamon sticks and sausage rolls. (4061) SFINAKI GREEK TAVERNA Celebrating 20 years on the Heights! Stop by and indulge in mouth-watering Greek eats and sweet treats. (4088) BROKENRICE VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Come by our street stand for some ﬁnger food! (4090) GLENBURN SODA FOUNTAIN & CONFECTIONERY Stop by Glenburn for a cool treat and step back in time to the 1940s with a smooth jazz trio. (4091) BURGERS ETC. BBQ HOUSE Try our pulled-pork sliders and lemonade! (4097) APRIL’S AQUARIUM Come catch goldﬁsh for 25 cents each! Stickers, colouring sheets, show specials, and a raffle for a betta and kit. (4098) RITU’S HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON Enjoy getting your Henna tattoos done! 4100 BLOCK HASTINGS (GILMORE TO CARLETON)

(4106) WESTMINSTER SAVINGS CREDIT UNION Hands-on art activities, giveaways, and a draw for gift baskets; come get yours!

(4298) TD CANADA TRUST There will be games with prizes, face painting, and a balloon artist! 4300 BLOCK HASTINGS (MADISON TO ROSSER)

(4300) CITIMARK-OMICRON MADISON PROJECT LTD. Stop by for face painting, children’s crafts, and carnival games for all ages! (4302) VANCITY BURNABY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY BRANCH Exciting balloon artist, hatmaker, and face painters; come play in the Tumblebus, a kids activity bus! Check out the DJ, photobooth, and games. Enjoy free lemonade and cotton candy. (4339) LIBERTY TAX SERVICES Come listen to some of Hollywood’s biggest soundtracks! There will be face painting for kids and giveaways.

4500 BLOCK HASTINGS (WILLINGDON TO ALPHA)

(4507) CHEVRON CANADA The SoTight Band will be playing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For kids, we’ll have two caricaturists and Mad Science activities! (4541) 2 POLISHED BEAUTY Dramatic lash extensions for only $89.99, only on Hats Off Day. (4543) METRO PERFORMANCE TAEKWONDO STUDIO Don’t miss out our draw for a three-month membership of your choice (taekwondo, jiu jitsu, or group ﬁtness). (4548) POSH PANTRY Chef Glenys Morgan will be in the back whipping up some baked goodies. Everything in-store will be 10% off and there will be a raffle draw for a Cooking Class for Two! (4550) LUXURY LABELS CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE Stop by for popcorn, promo cards, and a red carpet photoshoot! (4562) EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS BURNABY Spin-the-wheel and door prizes up for grabs! (4568) CAFFÉ DIVANO Come by for Hollywood-inspired cup cakes and quench your thirst with frappes, smoothies, iced teas, and lemonade. (4580) BOFFO DEVELOPMENT Bring the kids over to our woodworking station to build a different kind of house that they can take home! Also visit the brand new Harry Potter bouncy castle that will be at the corner of Alpha and Hastings. (4586) PARK INSURANCE Face Painting by donation from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m! Giveaways of balloons and face tattoos. (4588) ARTSPACE CHILDREN’S ART CENTRE Create your own Hollywood Walk of Fame star at our art station while enjoying ukelele tunes and popcorn. Attend our Empty Bowls Workshops (11:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.) with entry by donation for the Food Bank, as well as our FREE Discover Ukulele Workshops (1 p.m.; 2 p.m.) (4590) COMMUNITY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION You and your kids can enjoy ﬂower pot painting, games, prize wheels, an iPad draw, and candy giveaways! 4600 BLOCK HASTINGS (ALPHA TO BETA)

(1 - 4609) DOGS IN THE CITY Bring your dog for free nail trimmings and look out for a giant dog walking down Hastings! (4622) BON BON BAKERY Indulge in Italian and specialty cakes. (4624) CRISTOS GREEK TAVERNA Stop by for lamb on the spit, greek belly dancing, and draws for t-shirts and coupons. (4631) BIG DOG LITTLE DOG BAKERY Free doggie cake and treats! 25% off all baked goods and up to 50% on selected items. We also have raffle prizes and a Doggie Wheel of Fortune with all proceeds going to the Burnaby SPCA and Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue. (4633) CAPITOL HILL DENTAL CLINIC Guess “how many ﬂoss are in the jar” to win gift cards! We also have face painting, a photobooth, and coupons for a 1-hour check-up. (4634) DON WOTHERSPOON & ASSOCIATES Stop by for draw prizes! (4655) REMEDY’S BWELL PHARMACY Come by and spin the fortune wheel to win special prizes.

(4341) WEST COAST MICRO ACUPUNCTURE Test out our new acupuncture technology for free.

(4658) KENNEDY STEWART’S COMMUNITY OFFICE Get informed on local community issues.

(4342) ROCKY’S MEATS Come in to see our Hats Off Day specials and enter to win a $100 BBQ meat pack!

(4660) ROMANA PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE You don’t want to miss out on pizza by the slice, chicken, lamb, and prawn souvlaki skewers, and salads! Get refreshed with soft drinks and water. We also have a beer special for our dine-in guests!

(4351) DENTISTRY AT THE HEIGHTS Grab your dental goodie bags for adults and kids while quantities last! (4353) BURNABY HEIGHTS INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE INC. We have colouring for the kids. Count “how many beans are in the jar” to win a gift basket. (4359) CAFFÉ ARTIGIANO Come sample our coffees and food. We will be raffling off a Specialty Coffee Cupping Event worth $500. (4380) FAB FINDS The entire store will be on sale, with a $10 rack outside! Bring two non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank and receive an additional 5% off coupon. (4382) RBC (ROYAL BANK OF CANADA) Stop by for a live band, a refreshing treat of Kan-Kei Shave Ice, and a paparazzi photoshoot with Leo the Lion. 4400 BLOCK HASTINGS (ROSSER TO WILLINGDON)

(4403) BLUESHORE FINANCIAL Games for kids with giveaways! (220, 4411) CUSTOM MORTGAGES Take a photo in one of our Hollywood stand-in cutouts. We’ll also be giving away lots of prizes! (4415) MAKING MEMORIES WITH SCRAPBOOKING Strike a pose in our Hollywood-themed photo booth with our paparazzi. (4442) EAGLE CREEK DENTAL CENTRE The tooth fairy will be ﬂying in for an appearance! We’ll also be handing out toothpastes and toothbrushes. (4452) TONY LAU INSURANCE AGENCIES Visit us for balloons and various prizes. (4463) BURNABY NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE For $2, you can get a hotdog, chips, and a drink.

(4663) STACCATO STUDIOS Come see music students share their hard work, and check out the live band as well. Enter the draw and win lessons. 4700 BLOCK HASTINGS (BETA TO GAMMA)

(4701) MOKSHA YOGA BURNABY Come explore our recently renovated studio and enter for a chance to win a 3-month unlimited yoga pass. (2F - 4705B) SIGNET TOURS Lots of giveaways! Free passport pockets, pens, and shopping bags. (4708) HAPPY HONDA Join us for The Honda Show & Shine! Demos will be done on how to safely change tires and boost your vehicle. (11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.). We’re also giving out free popcorn!

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New exhibition explores folk art of Japan Julie MacLellan LIVELY CITY

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The Nikkei Centre is offering up a glimpse into the world of Japanese craftspeople. MINGEI: Japan’s Enduring Folk Arts is set to run June 20 to Oct. 11 at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. The exhibition features objects collected from across Japan during the 1980s and published in the book Mingei: Japan’s Enduring Folk Art. It will include more than 100 works of folk art being shown for the first time in Canada. Amaury Saint-Gilles, the collector and author, will be on hand for an artist talk and opening celebration on Saturday, June 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. “Folk art from whatever nation in the world has a wholesome character that tells a tale,” Saint-Gilles said in a press release. “When you deal with the more functional wares you see

how simplicity speaks with an elegance that many far more elaborate works never attain. I see the humble maker within these pieces that are all far from mute.” The exhibition has been curated by Margo Palmer, Sam Carter and Sherri Kajiwara. Other programs and events are coming up in connection with the exhibition, including MakeYour Own Mingei Family Day events on June 28, July 26 and Aug. 16. The Nikkei Centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres. See www.nikkeiplace.org or call 604-777-7000 for information. QUARTET BACK ON STAGE A Burnaby native and St. Thomas More grad is once again taking centre stage as the Koerner Quartet closes its 2014/15 season. Joseph Elworthy is a Burnaby native who’s now the executive director of the Vancouver Academy of Music. He’s also the cellist with the quartet, which also

features violinists Nicholas Wright and Jason Ho, plus Emilie Grimes on viola. The ensemble is taking to the stage at the Vancouver Academy of Music’s Koerner Recital Hall for Summer Serenade, this Sunday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

Folk art from whatever nation in the world has a wholesome character that tells a tale.

They will be joined by two rising stars from the academy, 19-year-old Esther Hwang on violin and 18-year-old Trisha Doo on cello, in a Tchaikovsky sextet. “My fellow quartet members and I are continually amazed by their burgeoning

talent, maturity and artistry,” Elworthy said in a press release. “We’re thrilled to work alongside them as fellow performers in a wonderful finale to our first public season.” Tickets for the Summer Serenade are $18, or $15 for students and seniors. Koerner Recital Hall is at 1270 Chestnut St. in Vancouver. See www.koerner quartet.com. EVENTS OFFERED AT BURNABY ART GALLERY Just a reminder for the art lovers out there that Burnaby Art Gallery is offering some special events in connection with the ongoing Gravure Automatique exhibition. The exhibition features prints by Canadian artist Dalla Husband, made during her time in Paris through the 1920s and ’30s. On Thursday, June 4, you can stop in to the gallery at 7 p.m. for a curatorial critique with Eva Tweedie. Then, on Sunday, June 14, people of all ages can

enjoy an interactive In the BAG Family Sunday, with a visit to the exhibition and a free, drop-in studio session featuring hands-on artwork. Check out www.burnaby artgallery.ca for all the details on these and other events at the gallery. CHILDHOOD REMEMBERED IN NEW BOOK A section of Clydesdale Street in Burnaby was bulldozed and paved to make way for an entrance to Highway 1. But there was a time in the 1940s and 1950s when it was a quiet rural street bustling with kids playing. Bob Tuss was one of them, and he’s written a compelling set of stories about how the youngsters filled their days with snowball fights and soapbox derbies in his e-book Rumble on Clydesdale Street – Life and Times. “Under the asphalt remain the memories of young children whose time in history leaves behind the spirit and energy that made

Clydesdale Street special. The chapters herein breathe back to life those lively times when Clydesdale Street rang proud with the sound of innocence, games and freedom,” reads description about the book. Tuss was stopped at an intersection one day surveying his old neighbourhood, watching all the cars driving in the area, when he decided to write the book about the carefree childhood he recalled so fondly. His great memories, include, for instance, rafting on Still Creek with his neighbourhood pals. “It was a whole different life,” said Tuss. “We were free, we grew up as children. It was a 10-year period of life that doesn’t exist anymore. The book is available at Amazon.com. – Justin Beddall Do you have an item for Lively City? Send arts ideas to jmaclellan@burnabynow.com, or find Julie on Twitter, @juliemaclellan.

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Communitynow COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Burnaby Rhododendron and Garden Society meeting, 7 p.m. in the Discovery Room, Burnaby Village Museum, Canada Way at Deer Lake Ave. Marilyn Holt of Buckerfields will be speaking on: “Herbs: Culinary, Medicinal and Cosmetic.” Refreshments will be served; everyone welcome. Info at brags.ca. Apocalypse prevention, presented by Paul Markey from North Shore Rescue, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave. Learn how to be safe on hikes and in the woods. Admission by donation. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Info: 604433-0815. THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Cascade Heights Elementary, school fair 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cascade Heights Elementary school, 4343 Smith Ave. Games, fun activities and auction. FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Community Bike Fair,

Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Ave., from 6 to 9 p.m. Mountain bike tricks show, obstacle course, bike decora!ng, repair sta!on, concession and more. Helmets are mandatory for all riders. Admission is free.

Cancer screening workshop, helps people recognize warning signs for four of the most prevalent cancers. Tuesday, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. Presented in partnership with COSCO. Registration/ enquiries: Carol at 604 431-4131 ext.27, carol.ha@ thebms.ca.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Hats Off Day, the annual festival in Burnaby’s Heights neighbourhood, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Hastings between Boundary and Gamma. Parade, booths of local businesses, freebies, fun activities and more. Info and full schedule of events: www. hatsoffday.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Nando’s Community Barbecue, enjoy a chicken skewer or veggie burger lunch for $5, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave. FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Community Bike Fair, Forest Grove Elementary School, 8525 Forest Grove Dr., from 6 to 9 p.m. Mountain bike tricks show, obstacle course, bike decorating, repair station, concession and more. Helmets are mandatory for all riders. Admission is free.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society’s annual plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall, 800 McBride Ave., New Westminster. Info: rapidtempest@gmail.com. TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Free e-book demo for mobile devices, McGill library branch, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to read e-books on your smart phone, tablet, e-reader or laptop. Space is limited, register by calling 604-299-8955 or in person at the library.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Inclusion Festival, noon to 4 p.m., Ernie Winch Park, 7680 15th St. Multicultural event with arts, crafts, face painting, snacks, music, dancing and more.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Free two-hour bike tour in the Edmonds area. Meet at Patterson SkyTrain station at 11 a.m. Hosted by HUB, a non-profit society promoting cycling. Participants must wear a helmet and have a bike bell. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. Bring a snack and water.

a racing kayak or join others for a dragonboat paddle. Silent auction and lots of games and activities for all ages at the Burnaby Lake Pavilion, 6871 Roberts St. Info: www.burnabylake. com.

Weedbusters, at Burnaby Lake Regional Park, 1 to 4 p.m. Help remove invasive plants that threaten native species. Meet in the Avalon parking lot. Info: 604-4326359. Maple Leaf Singers in concert, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.), at Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St. Tickets $9 for members, $10 for non-members. Advance tickets only, no refunds. Register by calling 604 294-1936 or online at www. burnaby.ca. Free paddle on scenic Burnaby Lake, at Burnaby Canoe and Kayak Club’s open house, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Try out a recreational kayak or

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in Burnaby who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session from 10 a.m. to noon at #200–906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For further information or another session date, please call our North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Chair yoga, with instructor, Julie Lee. Build your flexibility, energy and strength. Weekly drop-in course starting Wednesday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to noon. By donation. SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Weedbusters, at Burnaby Lake Regional Park, 1 to 4 p.m. Help remove invasive

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plants that threaten native species. Meet in the Glencarin parking lot. Info: 604-432-6359. FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Family Place 22nd Anniversary and Open House in new location at 9887 Cameron St. Family Place offers free parent/ caregiver and child drop-in sessions every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a circle/story time at 12:30 p.m. Meet others in a supportive and friendly environment, while children aged zero to five explore large and small motor skill toys, arts and crafts, outdoor play area, outreach, circle-time, etc. Resource rack, ECE qualified teacher, special surprises, support/ health workers, etc. available for parents. Info: Andrea at 604-444-1090. SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave. (three blocks west of Brentwood Mall) Call 604297-4526 for more info or to rent a table. Free admission for shoppers. No early birds. Send non-profit listings to calendar@burnabynow.com.

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RETAIL SEMINAR: TURNING BROWSERS INTO CUSTOMERS Join this seminar for retailers and learn how to turn browsers into paying customers with strategies you can employ in your store today! Create merchandise displays that form emotional bonds with customers and get them to buy. June 10 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm Best Western Plus (319 North Road)

POWER HOUR – REFERRAL ROUNDTABLE Join our new networking event—a casual, lunchtime roundtable with an emphasis on making connections and sharing referrals. Power Hour sessions have only 14 available spots and only 1 individual per sector/industry—you never have to compete for connections and referrals! June 23 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm BBOT Boardroom (4555 Kingsway)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE FEAT. 105 TH AGM The 105th Annual General Meeting of the BBOT will feature great networking with 100 professionals and business owners at a lunch-time reception. Also featured is an exclusive presentation on Business Development in the Digital Age. June 17 – 11:30am to 1:30pm Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay)

NETWORKING IN THE LIONS DEN Don’t miss this exclusive event co-hosted by the BBOT, the Surrey Board of Trade and the BC Lions! Enjoy a networking reception—meet BC Lions great Geroy Simon and hear from Dennis Skulsky and Wally Buono. Next is an exclusive sideline experience followed by the BC Lions home opener! July 10 – 5:00pm to 9:00pm BC Place Stadium

BBOT WELLNESS SEMINAR & YOGA SESSION Join the BBOT for this unique event - a lunch hour wellness seminar and yoga session at Yoga Spirit and Wellness. Learn some clever techniques on how you can manage stress and promote wellness in your everyday life. No yoga experience required, come as you are. June 19 – Noon to 1:00pm Yoga Spirit & Wellness (5681 Goring St)

BBOT GOLF TOURNAMENT Hit the greens with the Burnaby Board of Trade for our annual golf tournament. Join 150 business owners, professionals, and community leaders for a great day of golf, food, prizes and great networking as we fundraise for our partner charity. Wrap up the summer with us! September 15 – 1:00pm Riverway Golf Course (9001 Bill Fox Way)

business highlights Congratulations to Hemlock Printers whose staff raised over $4,800 for the Nepal Earthquake Fund in less than two weeks. The funds will go to Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF Canada.

Rotary is walking to end polio on June 27th, starting from Metropolis@ Metrotown parking lot and ending at Pier Park at the New Westminster Quay. Registration $10. For more info call 604-802-0890.

Hats Off Day is this Saturday! The one-day extravaganza on Burnaby’s Hastings Street features a colorful parade, family fun run, vintage car show, and massive street festival. From kids’ activities, to authentic food, live music, street performers and more, the Heights has you covered for a day of family fun! Visit www.hatsoffday.com for full event details.

The Burnaby Board of Trade’s Pledge for a Sustainable Community program has been selected as a ﬁnalist in the category of “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Project” at the 2015 World Chambers Competition. Wish us luck on Friday, June 12th! Find out more bbotpledge.ca.

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Putting in a complete game contined to be a frustration for the struggling junior A Burnaby Lakers. The last-place Lakers gave the visiting 8-3 Shamrocks a run for their money for the first two periods before eventually falling 16-9 to Victoria at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre on Sunday. Burnaby played Victoria even through the opening 20 minutes, but looked like they might take an early shower after giving up fourstraight goals in a four-minute span to start the middle frame. But Tyler Kirkby’s second goal of the game on a power play two minutes later sparked a Burnaby resurgence that brought the hosts back to within a goal of the ’Rocks. Jordan Lashar, with his first tally of the year, and Mitch McDole, with his hat-trick marker kept the deficit to a pair of goals before Aidan Milburn sniped his league-leading 23rd goal of the season coming off the bench on a pass up floor from Lashar. But the final period proved Burnaby’s undoing. Victoria scored seven times, including Ryan Lewis’ second shorthanded goal of the game that ignited the Shamrocks’ runaway third period. “We’re having a tough time putting in a 60-minute game,” said Lashar after the

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Tough to beat: Charles Claxton chalked up his league-best seventh win of the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League season following the Victoria Shamrocks’ 16-9 win over the Burnaby Lakers at home on Sunday. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

contest. Earlier, Burnaby dropped an 11-9 decision to the Port Coquitlam Saints in a game that again came down to the final period. Trailing by a similar 9-8 scoreline on Milburn’s power-play marker in the final minute of the second period, Burnaby gave up the first two goals of the final period, including the eventual game-winning tally by Greg Lunde, who led all scorers with three goals and six points.

McDole also led the Lakers in scoring in PoCo with two goals and two assists.

We’re having a tough time putting in a 60-minute game

Milburn is currently in second place in B.C. Junior Lacrosse League scoring

with 44 points, while Kirkby and Danny Spagnuolo are tied with 10 goals and 19 assists apiece. “The amount of talent on this team is oozing.We have a lot of talent. But the league is so close you have to put in a full game effort – no shortcuts,” Lashar said. The final year 21-yearold added its up to the senior players like himself to play up to the standard the club expects from them. It’s all about building on last year’s encouraging

5-15-1 record and putting the Laker franchise back on a winning footing, Lashar said. “It’s finding that way for the club to progress to the next level,” he said. The junior Lakers played New Westminster at Queen’s Park on Tuesday (after NOW deadlines). Burnaby will be back at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre next Sunday (June 7) against the PoCo Saints, beginning at 7 p.m.

Moscrop to ﬁrst-ever tennis ﬁnal four

Panther boys top singles and doubles at high school AAA provincial championships Tom Berridge

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Moscrop Secondary scored a best-ever fourthplace finish at the B.C. high school AAA tennis championships in Burnaby. Led by a strong boys’ team, the West Burnaby high school made it to the semifinals of the high school provincials before suffering its first loss of the tournament – a 7-4 loss to eventual runner-up Heritage Woods at the Burnaby Tennis Club on Saturday. The Moscrop Panthers had a tough opponent in defending five-time cham-

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pion Sentinel in the ensuing bronze-medal match and dropped a 6-5 decision that came down to a final mixed doubles. The top-four finish was the best ever outcome for a Burnaby school dating back more than 20 years, said Moscrop coach Daniel Tetrault, a sixth-year Moscrop Secondary instructor and former high school tennis player at Vancouver Technical while growing up. “We’re very encouraged and looking forward next year to getting to the finals,” Tetrault said. Led by the top boys’ singles player of the tourna-

ment, bantam-aged Luka Vukovic, Moscrop took a lion’s share of the awards following the match-play provincial format. Vukovic, who helped Canada’s under-14 junior tennis team to a secondplace finish at the recent North/Central America and Caribbean qualifying tournament in Florida, won all of the singles matches he played at the high school provincials.Vukovic will be part of Canada’s u-14 team at the World Junior Tennis finals in Prostejov, Czech Republic in August. Juniors Owen Stimpson and Larry Zhao also went

undefeated in boys’ doubles for Moscrop, while a second Moscrop boys’ double team of Grade 11 Dimitri Vukovic and Grade 9 Reid Stimpson lost just one game all tournament long. The Panthers won their pool with identical 7-4 wins over both Stelly’s and Elgin Park. The Burnaby school then guaranteed themselves a spot in the semifinals following a 6-5 win over Semiahmoo that came down to a final mixed doubles match that Luka Vukovic and Lindsay Cameron won 6-4 over the South Surrey school.

Abhishek Damania, Ivan Premovic and Milan Zivadinovic also shared in the boys’ success for Moscrop. Maya Kumagi, Lauren Hum, Elizabeth Fesechko, Phoebe Wong and Cameron will all graduate this year, leaving Abby Low as the lone returning girl on Moscrop next season. That leaves Tetrault with the job of next year combing the halls at Moscrop for another group of female athletes to build a tennis team around. “That’s the plan,” he said. “That’s the trick, to see who has the potential and who wants to play.”

Sophie Schmidt made a definite statement in Canada’s final exhibition soccer match prior to the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which kicks off this Saturday. Schmidt scored her first goal of 2015 and arguably the prettiest of her earlier 15 international tallies with Canada’s women’s national team in a 1-0 victory over No. 6-ranked England in a friendly match played in Hamilton on Saturday. Playing before a partisan crowd of more than 23,000 supporters, Schmidt struck with a first-touch volley from outside the 18-yard box off a cross from teammate Josee Belanger, cracking the right-footed onetimer into the top left corner of the England goal midway through the first half in the final buildup to the Women’s World Cup. The goal was a definitive punctuation to a series between the two nations that had been dominated by the British side up to Saturday’s encounter. The eighth-ranked Canadians have lost to England four times previously, including a 1-0 loss in the final of the Cyprus Women’s Cup back in March of this year. The victory over England also set the stage nicely for Canada’s kickoff as hosts to the Women’s World Cup this Saturday (June 6) at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, when the Maple Leaf takes on Mainland China in the championship opener. Canada, led by Burnaby superstar Christine Sinclair, also shares a pool with New Zealand and the Netherlands. The Canadians take on the Kiwis on June 11 in Edmonton before closing out Pool A with a game in Montreal at Olympic Stadium against the Dutch on June 15. “They rose to that pressure knowing that they had to get a result for their country to get the momentum moving. I think the performance tells you they are ready,” said head coach John Herdman in a Canada Soccer press release.

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Burnaby North qualified for the B.C. high school AAA girls’ soccer championships on short notice and made the best of it. The Vikings lost the Burnaby/New Westminster/ North Shore zone berth to Argyle following an earlier 4-0 loss last month. But North got a second opportunity as an 11thhour entry after a Williams Lake school backed out just a week before the tournament held at the University of Victoria last weekend. Placed in a tough pool with last year’s champion Fleetwood Park and No. 6-ranked McMath, North finished last in its pool and wound up in 16th place following a 5-3 loss to Mt. Baker in the final placement game. Megan Lai was North’s selection for the Commissioner’s XI, while Allyson Dickson and Sophia Gorovcin led the Vikings on the playing field with three and two goals, respectively. Jessica Filippelli also had a goal on a free kick in the tournament. Charles Best defeated Fleetwood Park in extra time in the provincial final. Despite finishing the tournament with just 13 players and losing some key figures to graduation, North coach Deb Peters is encouraged about next year’s team. With the majority of players returning of junior age or younger, Peters said it is all about next season. In AA high school girls’ soccer, Notre Dame Regional School placed 11th following a 2-0 victory over Holy Cross at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex-West on Saturday. Notre Dame played eventual provincial champion Brooks tight in its opening game, narrowly surrendering a 1-0 outcome.The Jugglers also lost to eventual eighth-place finisher Archbishop Carney 1-0 in a shootout. Brooks went on to defeat BNW/North Shore zone champion Seycove 2-1 in the AA final.

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Burnaby NOW briefs Burnaby’s Hau-Li Fan was one of an outstanding recruiting class to the University of British Columbia swim team. The two-time North American Challenge Cup competitor for Canada will race in the 200-metre butterfly, 400m individual medley and the 1,500m freestyle for the defending CIS champion T-Birds. “Being able to swim with the UBC varsity team is the next level for me to get faster at the sport,” said Fan in a UBC press release. GOING TO GRIZZLIES Keyvan Mokhtari of Burnaby committed to play in the B.C. Hockey League next season for the Victoria Grizzlies. The 17-year-old Burnaby Winter Club product played last season on the winter club’s hockey academy prep team, scoring 19

goals and 36 total points in 22 Canadian Sport School Hockey League games. GOING TO CHURCH Burnaby Lakers Robert Church helped the Edmonton Rush take a one-game lead in the bestof-three NLL Champion’s Cup final in Toronto last Saturday. Church scored three goals and added three assists to lift the Rush to a 15-9 win over the Toronto Rock. Game 2 of the final series is in Edmonton on Friday, when the Rush look to clinch its first-ever Champion’s Cup. SFU DIRECTOR RESIGNS Simon Fraser University’s senior director of athletics and recreation resigned Monday. Milton Richards stepped down after almost four years leading Clan athlet-

ics as the only international university competing in the NCAA. Richards was instrumenta in leading SFU into the NCAA, where they compete in Division II. JAYS CRUSH THE CRUSH The Burnaby Blue Jays peewee A baseball team won the Walter Bird Memorial tournament in Port Coquitlam last weekend. The Jays went a perfect 4-0 at the tourney, including an emphatic 10-0 mercy-rule win over the Chilliwack Crush in the championship final game that went just six innings. Matthew Chiang,Tony Guo, Matteo Mazzucco, Milan Prasad and Mattias Vaid were all named game MVPs. “The Blue Jays played really well and showed a lot of character and sportsmanship,” said Burnaby co-coach Margaret Vaid.

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