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Pipeline: The battle over BurnabyMountainLocal residents and city staff are keep-

ing a protective eye on BurnabyMountain,in the midst of a legal battle with KinderMorgan, which hopes to survey the con-servation area for a new pipeline route.

The National Energy Board recentlyruled Kinder Morgan can conduct workwithout permission from the city, whichopposes the pipeline project. That contra-diction poses a serious legal conundrumfor the citys lawyer Gregory McDade.

I think theres an important consti-tutional question in this country as towhether Ottawa, in pursuit of energy pol-icy, should be able to override municipal-ities in terms of local questions wherethe route goes, what time of day you cut,and close roads or not close roads, hetold the NOW. In our constitutional sys-tem, municipalities should have the rightto make those decisions, so this is likely tobe a long struggle.

On Thursday morning, roughly twodozen concerned citizens gathered onthe mountain, many from Simon Fraser

University or BROKE, the local residentsgroup opposing the pipeline, but KinderMorgans work crews did not show upthat morning.

Burnaby-DouglasMPKennedyStewartwas there and explained to the crowd thatthe National Energy Board Act allows thecompany to work on the land without thecitys permission.

Kinder Morgan can do the samethings to private property owners as theyare doing to the city here, Stewart toldthe crowd.

The group held a short memorial for

some trees Kinder Morgan cut down thisweek, and retired teacher Yvon Raoulplayed the bagpipes. The group membersagreed to take turns monitoring the areadaily until the situation is resolved.

The NOW made a short trek throughthe woods where Kinder Morgan hadstarted clearing an area to bore a holefor geotechnical work. Several treeshad been cut, and a few city staff wereon site, watching over the land, readyto enforce city bylaws, in case KinderMorgan showed up. (Kinder Morgan also

Duelling laws: Above, a City of Burnaby bylawforbids cutting or damaging trees in parks, yet theNational Energy Board Act allows Kinder Morganto conduct survey work in the Burnaby Mountainconservation area, work that has included cuttingseveral trees. The city responded by issuing a stop-work order and tickets.At left, Christine Ensing,the citys environmentalservices officer, standswatch on Thursday toenforce city bylaws, whilechatting with a group ofconcerned citizens.

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Fassbender: Wage demands must be cutIf teachers want to get back

to mediation, theyre going tohave to move on wages and ben-efits, B.C. Education MinisterPeter Fassbender told the NOWThursday.

Fassbender called the newspa-per this week as part of a prov-incewide media blitz to get thegovernments message out aboutthe teachers labour dispute.

(Local media) are talking tolocal union reps who are puttinga particular spin on things, hesaid, so what Im trying to do isjust make sure that all the factsare out there and you can makea decision what you write andpresent it.

The education ministerstressed the importance of BCTFnegotiators bringing what hecalled realistic demands to thetable for wages and benefits.

He said the unions current

demands still total double thoseaccepted by other public sectoremployees.

If we were to even considerthat, who would we take thatmoney from? Fassbender asked.From the nurses? From otherpublic services? The governmentis not prepared to do that. Werenot prepared to increase taxes.Were not prepared to put theprovince into deficit and lose ourtriple-A credit rating.

Asked whether the govern-

ment was prepared to move onclass size and class composition,the education minister said thegovernment is already offer-ing $375 million over the life ofits proposed six-year contract.Current teacher demands wouldtotal $225 million per year.

That is a non-starter, hesaid.

Would government considerarbitration?

Fassbender said no, calling

Gearing up for the Terry Fox Run

ON THERUN:EventorganizerAnnaSolnickovaexpectsupwardsof 300participantsduring thisyears TerryFox Runin CentralPark.

Volunteers are gearing up forthe 34th annual Terry Fox Runscheduled for Sept. 14 in CentralPark.

Event organizer AnnaSolnickova said if the weathercooperates, she expects upwardsof 300 participants. In the past,we averaged about 250 to 280people.

Last year, almost $18,000 wasraised in Burnaby.

Thats a little bit low becausewe usually have around $20,000 indonations, so even though we hadmorepeople comeout, I guess theydonated less or had done so onlinewhich isnt counted towards oursite, Solnickova said.

Fox was 18 years old when hewas diagnosed with bone cancer,also known as osteogenic sarco-ma. After having his leg ampu-tated six inches above the knee,Fox announced he wanted to runacross Canada in order to raisemoney for cancer research.

His Marathon of Hope, whichlooked to raise $1 from everyCanadian, started in St. Johns,N.L. on April 12, 1980 and lasted143 days. Fox was forced to stopin Thunder Bay, Ont. because thecancer had returned and spread tohis lungs.

He passed away at RoyalColumbian Hospital in New Weston June 28, 1981.

Solnickova, a two-time cancersurvivor, said she has seen theresults of funded research.

I had the exact same cancerTerry had. I didnt have to havemyleg amputated because of what hestarted, she said. So many morepeople are able to keep their limbsand beat this disease because of

improvements in medicine.The 29-year-old said Foxs

dream has continued to grow overthe years because he was a selflesshero.

When he started, he didntask for anything other than the$1. He didnt want corporationsto profit from his efforts and hedid not accept corporate sponsor-ship, she said. That still standstrue today.

Registration for the event startsat 9 a.m. on Sept. 14. The run has atwo-, five- and 10-kilometre routeand will get underway around10:20 a.m. after a short ceremony.Refreshments and light snackswill be provided.

Solnickova is still in need ofsome volunteers. Those interestedare asked to call 604-716-2963. Formore information, visit terryfox.org.

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wants to build a heli-staging area to dropequipment off by helicopter.) City staffplans to stay in the woods, keeping an eyeon the area, but couldnt say for how long.

The city issued Kinder Morgan a stop-work order on Tuesday and handed outtickets on Wednesday, after work crewscut down trees. (Kinder Morgan says seventrees were cut, while the city has said 10or 13.)

On Wednesday, Kinder Morgan went

back to the NEB to apply for an order forc-ing the city to obey section 73 of the NEBAct, which gives the company the right towork on the mountain without the cityspermission.

The question of whether the NEBhas the jurisdiction to override Burnabysbylaws is a really critical legal question.This is somewhat unprecedented, saidMcDade.

TheNational Energy Boards SarahKileytold the NOW that Kinder Morgan and theCity of Burnaby clearly had two differentinterpretations of the boards previous rul-ing. When asked which side was correct,she was reluctant to say.

I cant answer that one. This is an issuethat could end up in the courts, Kiley said.Were not going to step in the middle oftwo parties.

Earlier this week, the city issued a pressrelease stating it would seek a court orderto protect the park, but McDade said thatplan was contingent on Kinder Morgangoing to court.

Now that theyve decided not to go tocourt, because I think they think the NEB ismore friendly, we may have to look at ouroptions, he said. Up until now, I assumedthis was going to end in court one way orthe other.

Both sides are considering their legaloptions.

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Mountain conservation areawhere Kinder Morgan plans to

build a heli-staging area.Source: City of Burnaby

Battle: Burnaby, Kinder Morganhave two opposing legal positionscontinued from page 1

Aftermath: MP Kennedy Stewart atthe tree-cutting scene in the BurnabyMountain conservation area, whereKinder Morgan plans to bore a hole forgeotechnical work.

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that route absolutely thelast resort.

Arbitration allows athird party to come in andmake decisions that shouldbe made by the parties atthe negotiating table, hesaid.

Talks broke off betweengovernment negotiatorsand the teachers unionlast weekend, and no newtalks are scheduled, mean-ing school startup has beenpostponed indefinitely.

Fassbender said minis-try staff are working withschool districts to come upwith a plan for students

to make up the lost schooldays.

There is a number ofthings that are being eval-uated and discussed by the

teams,Fassbender told theNOWs New Westminstersister paper, The Record,Wednesday. There are anumber of them: extending

the year, shortening holi-days, extending hours.He told the NOW that theministry was looking atall of the options.

Until Robin Williams suicide lastmonth, awareness about the linkbetween depression and Parkinsonsdisease was mostly limited to peoplewith the disease and their families.

Thats something a group ofBurnaby Parkinsons advocates hopeswill now change.

On Monday, they host theParkinsons SuperWalk atConfederation Park to raise aware-ness and funds for the ParkinsonSociety of B.C.

It is quite a debilitating disease,said organizer Linda Dawson, whowas diagnosed five years ago whenshe was 64.

Besides battling the tremors, rigid-ity and loss of balance that come withParkinsons, Dawson said she alsostruggles with depression and shesno alone.

MostpeoplewhohaveParkinsonsare on some sort of medication fordepression, she said.

The link between the two is com-plex and goes beyond the anxietyand sadness that might follow a diag-nosis.

Depression may be caused bychemical and physical changes in thearea of the brain that affect mood, aswell as movement, according to theParkinsons Society, and some stud-ies have suggested people who suffer

from depression are more at risk fordeveloping Parkinsons.

More research is needed, accord-ing to Dawson, and thats why theSuperWalk is so important.

I want to know all that I canknow about it, Dawson said. Wedlike there to be a cure.

This will be Dawsons third yearorganizing the local fundraiser, andshe is dedicating it to three spe-cial people: Robin Williams, SheilaLonegren, a longtime support-groupmember who died recently at theage of 90, and Ron Hill, another

support group member who has bat-tled Parkinsons for 20 years and hasrecently taken a turn for the worse.In keeping with the idea that peopleof all abilities are welcome to partici-pate, Dawson has dubbed this yearsevent Shuffle for Sheila, Walk forWilliams and Run for Ron.

Registration for the walk, to beheld at the Confederation Park track,begins at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with thewalk itself kicking off at 2 p.m.

For more information and to reg-ister or donate online, visit www.parkinson.bc.ca/superwalk.

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Burnaby Mounties are investigat-ing the discovery of a badly injuredman near the Willingdon Avenueeastbound Highway 1 off-rampWednesday morning.

Officers with the Port MannFreeway Patrol contacted the BurnabyRCMP shortly before 1 a.m. on Sept. 3after a man in his early 50s was found

on Willingdon Avenue. The man wassuffering from head injuries and takento hospital where he remains in criticalcondition.

Hes in critical condition and cantspeak, Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis said,adding officers are still trying to posi-tively ID the individual.

Investigators are in the early stagesof the investigation and havent deter-mined exactly how the man ended upon Willingdon Avenue.

He appears to have either fallen orjumped or was dumped out of a car ortruck, Buis told the NOW.

Officers are now looking for a beigepickup truck that was seen in the areaat the time the man was found.

It may or may not have beeninvolved but was seen in the area,Buis added.

Anyone with information is askedto contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922.

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Good cause:Walkers take part in last years Parkinsons SuperWalk. Thisyears event is going Monday at the Confederation Park track.

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With years as a tradeunion leader andschool trustee, I wouldlike to share some personalviews at this critical time in edu-cation.

First and foremost, let mesay I support the free collectivebargaining process.It may seem flawed,but it works in thevast majority of situ-ations. At its best, the processallows for the free exchangeof ideas, good discourse andcompromise to resolve issues tomutual benefit and move for-ward. Both sides are then invest-ed in the outcome. At its worst,it is about arrogance, power andstubbornness.

In the current dispute that hasshut down B.C.s public schools,there is a long history of mis-trust whose recent incarnationcame as a result of the provincialgovernment arbitrarily remov-ing class size and compositionclauses from the teachers col-lective agreement. In obtainingclauses on class size and com-position, teachers would havechosen these over other propos-als (including forgoing wageincreases) that they were pre-sented with at the time. The gov-ernment gave no compensationto teachers when they removedthe clauses.

The courts have ruled it wasillegal to prevent teachers frombargaining their working condi-tions (class size and composi-

tion). The case is still before thecourts, and the outcome of thegovernments appeal is due inOctober. This decision can beappealed again, and there wontbe a final decision for severalyears. The financial cost to theBCTF and the provincial gov-

ernment (taxpayers) issubstantial and will con-tinue to amass.

With two B.C.Supreme Court rulings in theirfavour, teachers now want theirusurped clauses returned to thecollective agreement, and theprovincial government knowsthe huge financial liability theyface as there could be grievancesdating back to 2002.

I believe this encapsulates thetwo side and issues. There areintangibles in that the eventualoutcome of the court case isuncertain.

The government has beencharacterized as arrogant andmean-spirited. I cannot speakfor them except to say they mostcertainly must realize the finan-cial implications.

The teachers have beendescribed as greedy and over-paid. If you listen to the com-ments on radio shows andsocial media it would be easy tobelieve this.

With time spent both walk-ing the picket lines and playinghockey with them, I have cometo fundamentally understandteachers.

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Is Burnaby just a pretend municipality?Its one thing to hear or see news

about energy development projects thatdestroy the environment in the far north,its quite another to see it happening inyour own neighbourhood.

If anyone was under theillusion that designated conser-vation areas or environmentalprotections carried any weight,that illusion was shattered this weekwhen contractors for Kinder Morgan with the approval of the NationalEnergy Board started surveying a

potential pipeline route through BurnabyMountain.

They cut down trees as they brokea trail through the dedicated parkland.The city, of course, issued a stop work

order and handed out ticketsas it believes it has the right todo under city bylaws. KinderMorgan is now going back to

the NEB to ostensibly get a very cleardefinition of what it can and cannot do.

Meanwhile protesters are organizing,the mayor is fuming and residents who

thought they lived in a democracy withrules and regulations are now learningthat its all a moot point if a big oil com-pany wants to expand and the federalgovernment in power is friends with bigoil companies.

We understand that the needs of themany sometimes trump the needs ofthe few, but this is less about need thangreed. The proposal to see huge oil tank-ers line up in Burrard Inlet at a muchexpanded terminal is flawed to beginwith. It is the wrong place, wrong time

and exists only for short-term gain.Last week we saw Port Metro

Vancouver approve a coal transfer facilityin Surrey this despite massive opposi-tion from citizens and the municipalitiesimpacted by the proposal. This weekwe may see a federal group once againignore local laws and concerns and justaccede to Kinder Morgan.

Are municipalities merely pretenddemocracies when the feudal landlordswant what they have? It certainly appearsso.

Teachers arelooking for respect

Time for premier to settle disputeDear Editor:

It is time for our premier to settle with the teach-ers and recognize the decision of the courts. Ofcourse, class size and composition is a critical issuefor teachers especially given that at least 50 per centof the students in a class could be English languagelearners and another 10 per cent could be learningdisadvantaged. Can you imagine trying to teach his-tory, math concepts or literature to people who donot understand what you are saying?

At the same time, there are others in the class thatcause constant disruption because they are autistic,have ADHD or other related problems.

In fact, there are many issues related to class size

and composition. There may be cases where somechildren should not be mainstreamed, and teachersshould have input into these decisions.

I have teachers in my family. I have learning dis-advantaged family who require one-on-one assis-tance. It is fine to want to integrate these childreninto the mainstream, but there may be cases wherethese children may never be able to learn in themainstream situation. Putting them in the class-room may be more stress on them than what theymay learn. And whatever we adults may think, theother children will see them as different and actaccordingly.

The school budget should be a priority as edu-cation is the future of our society. Over the years,

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there have been cuts to funding whilethe current government thinks nothingof spending billions on new roads andbridges, Bollywood film festivals, tripsto foreign countries and fat governmentexpense accounts.

Our premier and other MLAs sendtheir children to private schools and haveno idea about the education system. Theyshould be required to send their childrento the same schools that they insist onunderfunding.

I hope voters remember this issue whenthey next go to the polls. Our premiermust go!

Norma Vachet, Burnaby

Parents under stressDear Editor:

I have two young girls (four and sevenyears old), and I am lucky enough to beflexible enough with work to be able todrop my daughters off 20 km away everyday during the school strike.

Most of my neighbours are not able tobe so flexible and are under tremendousstress during this strike.

In order to get both sides to negotiate, Ichallenge all MLAs to forgo their salariesduring the strike. At least this would putboth the teachers and the government inthe same boat.

Scott Janzen, by email

Pot calls the kettle black?Dear Editor:

Re: City sends emergency resolutionto UBCM to stop Kinder Morgan plans,Burnaby NOW, Aug. 27.

So Mayor Derek Corrigan and hisBurnaby Citizens Association councillorsare suddenly leaping to the defence of thepublic engagement process. Interesting, asone of the strongest criticisms of MayorCorrigan and his party is that they contin-ually ignore and brush aside opinions thatdo not match the mayors own, and yethere they are attempting to champion thecause. Too bad their actions speak louderthan their words.

Just look at the proposed Brentwooddevelopment. Mayor Corrigan decidedthat the only necessary public hearing wasa comment session.

Now there is little doubt that this mas-sive development project will have majorimpacts on everyone living in the area, yetthe City of Burnaby did not feel it was nec-essary to have a full public hearing.

You know, one where citizens couldput questions to the developer and the cityand receive answers, much like Burnabyis calling on the National Energy Boardto do.

I find the citys own words, taken froma report to council in regard to the NEB,

also work perfectly in describing theCity of Burnabys public input processfor Brentwood: unbalanced, unfair, andbiased in the favour of the applicantscorporate interests over the protection ofthe public from significant environmental,social and economic impacts.

Another prime example of MayorCorrigan and the BCAs contempt for pub-lic input was when the BCA strengthenedthe breed-specific (dog) bylaws. The vastmajority of people were against the use ofbreed-specific bylaws and were very vocalabout it.

Did Mayor Corrigan and his coun-cil listen or care? No, they implementedthe bylaws anyway, despite strong pub-lic opinion to the contrary. The City ofBurnaby even limited public feedback tojust submissions of letters. If Coun. AnneKang believes that letter submissionslimit public input so much, then why didshe not raise concerns when the City ofBurnaby made such limitations during thebreed specific legislation debacle?

Interesting that our city council is soalarmed by the lack of public input thatCoun. Paul McDonell calls out the NEBprocess as as far as you could go forinjustice.

Well, what about the examples pro-vided above? Isnt our mayor and councilguilty of the same actions? Granted, thescope may be different, but the criticismsstill stand. If Coun. McDonell truly feelsthat a lack of public consultation is aninjustice, then why does he continuallyremain silent when the City of Burnabydismisses it in their decisions?

Or maybe I have it all wrong.Maybe I should be celebrating the may-

ors sudden embracing of meaningful pub-lic consultation.

Having a city that actually listens toits citizens would be a welcomed changefrom what we have been experiencingunder our Mayor Corrigan and his BCAcouncil and would go a long way to makeBurnaby a better place to live.

Keith Bemister, by email

Children left disappointedDear Editor:

This weekend has been a bitter disap-pointment yet again for children whowantto be with friends at school, for parentswho have to make special arrangements inorder to be able to ensure their childrenssafety while they go to work, and to thededicated teachers who want to be backworking with them at school.

Wehadhopes thatVinceReady, becauseof his excellent track record, would be ableto assist the government and BCTF reachthe much needed agreement. So why didit not happen?

Teachers want to have more timeto work with the students in the mid-dle children who are not behaviour

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Do they want a payraise? Of course, but it isnot to buy a bigger houseor a nicer car it is truly torecognize the job they doin educating our children.For them it is more aboutrespect for their profes-sion.

Do they want betterworking conditions?

Of course, who doesnt?The difference is that theirdaily classroom involve-ment makes them see thatsmaller classes dont justbenefit them personally;smaller classes also makefor a better learning expe-rience for children.

Do they want betterclass composition?

Yes, they do, and theyare prepared to defendthis position to the end.The specific mix of stu-dents of varying abilitieswithin a classroom and theamount of support theyreceive is universally rec-ognized to be a key factor

in our childrens learningenvironment. Teachers,who are there on the frontline, want more than any-thing to ensure that thebest educational opportu-nities are present for thedevelopment of all kids,no matter their needs andchallenges.

Teacher collectivebargaining is somewhat,although not completely,unique in that they aredriving social changethrough the process.

As I come to realizethis more and more, I gainrespect for their stance.

Not all teachers arealtruistic, but I believe theoverwhelming majorityI have had conversationswith are taking a standwith the best interests ofstudents in mind.

We need a fair settle-ment so the public educa-tion system can reopen.

We need children inschool to learn.

We need teachers

onside doing the job theylove to do.

Does the governmenteconomic agenda need tobe satisfied?

As a taxpayer, I sayits definitely a factor.However, putting moremoney in now to preventwhat could be even largermonetary costs once thecourt case is decidedwould save us in the longterm.

We would save futurecourt costs and potentiallyhuge grievance settlementcosts for a prudent invest-ment now.

In all bargaining dis-putes, there needs to becompromise on both sides.A reasonable solution canand must be negotiatedwithout delay. Its time tostop the finger pointingand get on with the job ofnegotiating a new agree-ment.

Ron Burton is the vice-chair of the Burnaby board ofeducation.


Teachers: Stop the finger pointing


challenged, children who are managingbut with a bit more one on one couldimprove their understanding, laying thefoundation to be successful in the future.

Doesnt B.C. want success for children,our future? Why do B.C. children receive$1,000 less each year than the Canadianaverage?

Why do Burnaby students receive thelowest funding per student in the prov-ince? Is this punishment for the election ofmore NDP MLAs than other constituen-cies?

Is it democratic to punish children forwhat their parents voted?

How do childrens rights shape up inall of this?

Dont they deserve to be in a safe,friendly environment, developing skills

that will help them to be caring, respon-sible adults when they have grown up?

How much more will the public standfor? How much more do teachers have togive up in time that they would like to bespending with children, helping them tolearn, and in lost salaries, before there ispublic outrage?

What is it going to take?Mary Loblaw, by email

Wheres the public outcry?Dear Editor:

I am wondering why ICBC can raise itsrates $3 per month with just an announce-ment, no repercussions or public outcry,while teachers have been fighting for aboutthe same amount to be put back into publiceducation (to benefit students, not theirpaycheques) since 2002?

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Re: Corrigan vs. Kinder Morgan.City hall knew that the tank farm was

there when they allowed Simon FraserUniversity to be built, along with the golfcourse, the townhouses, the school, thetowers and the stores by SFU. Now cityhall says that the mountian is unstable.Why is all this there?

How much of taxpayers money is thiscosting to fight Kinder Morgan knowingfull well city hall cant win? Thats a wasteof money to prove that city hall will standand fight. Does the National Energy Boardcare about city bylaws? No, they dont.

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Payout is ridiculousDear Editor:

I am a parent of two boys who willnot be in school this week. I went ontothe bcparentinfo.ca website to look at the

$40 a day signup. Did you know that thismoney is tax-free? Did you also know thatif you are an international student youqualify for the $40 a day? I cannot imagineanything more ridiculous. If the strike lastsa month, I will receive $1,600 tax-free anda childs family who has not paid into thetax system will also get that money.

The website is very slick and answersall your questions this has been plannedfor a long time. Our B.C. governmentwould rather pay out money than actu-ally negotiate and get our children backin school. There are 500,000 children notin public school this week, and our gov-ernment refused or simply did not showup for a year-and-a-half to the bargainingtable to meet with the teachers.

I can only deduce that our current gov-ernment believes that voters want an endto public school. The dumber the peoplethe better. If you disagree, let them know but not through their parent info web-site; there is no Contact Us link.

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The National Energy Board (NEB) began a public hearing into Trans Mountain Pipeline ULCs (Trans Mountains) proposed Trans MountainExpansion Project (Project) on 2 April 2014. Over 2,000 individuals and groups filed Applications to Participate in the hearing and the Boardadmitted 1,650 participants.

Description of the Project

The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountainpipeline system located between Edmonton, Alberta (AB),and Burnaby, British Columbia (BC). It would includeapproximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modifiedfacilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and thereactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There wouldalso be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal.

New pipeline segments would be added betweenEdmonton and Hinton, AB; Hargreaves and Darfield, BC;and Black Pines and Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existingpipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB andHargreaves, BC; and Darfield and Black Pines, BC.

The Project application and all related filings can be foundon the NEBs website.

Supplemental opportunity to participate in the NEBHearing

Recently, Trans Mountain submitted a new preferredcorridor for its delivery lines from Burnaby Terminal to theWestridge Marine Terminal, through Burnaby Mountain.The original Application to Participate Notification postedfor the Project did not contemplate this new preferredcorridor through Burnaby Mountain.

Should those who are directly affected by, or have relevantinformation and expertise related to, the new preferredcorridor through Burnaby Mountain wish to participatein the hearing, they must apply to do so.

The Project is being assessed under both the National Energy Board Act (NEB Act) and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012(CEAA 2012). Under the NEB Act, those who are directly affected will be allowed to participate and those with relevant information or expertisemay be allowed to participate. In addition, if the Board is of the opinion that an applicant has relevant information or expertise about theenvironmental assessment under the CEAA 2012, then they will be allowed to participate.

While the Application to Participate form allows applicants to indicate their preferred method of participation, the Board will decide how best tohear from each approved participant on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues forthe hearing (included in the Application to Participate form) and how they are directly affected by, or have relevant information related to, thenew preferred corridor through Burnaby Mountain.

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13 Here & Now

For 15 years, EA Canada has been a cor-nerstone of Burnabys technology indus-try. The video game giants sprawling450,000-square-foot headquarters tuckedaway in forested west Burnaby housesa workforce of 1,300 people, churning outsome of EAs landmark sports titles.

The campus boasts state-of-the-artdesign tools, a motion capture studioand high-tech hardware and software todeliver a surreal experience to millions ofdevoted gamers year-round.

Its hard to believe it all started in someguys parents living room.

Going back to the original roots ofElectronic Arts in Canada, it was back in1982 that Don Mattrick and his friend JeffSember spent the summer making theirvery first video game in Dons parentsliving room right here in Burnaby, saidColin Macrae, senior director of integratedcommunications at EA Canada.

That highly successful game Evolution,an arcade style action game that takesthe user from an amoeba to a human spurred the formation of Mattrick andSembers company Distinctive Software

and caught the attention of the California-based Electronic Arts, a brand new pub-lisher at the time. In 1991, EA acquiredthe software company and created the EACanada brand, eventually settling downin 1999 on two city blocks in Burnaby tobecome this countrys video game mecca.

This is Electronic Arts largest devel-opment studio, said Macrae on a tour ofthe massive campus. Weve always hadthe vision of creating a real landmark forthe video game industry in Canada.

Behind Japan and the U.S., Canada isthe third largest developer of video games,and EA Canada is one of the countrys big-gest contributors, with annual NHL andFIFA titles dominating the sales charts.

The FIFA franchise has always hadits home here, and its annually one ofthe biggest video game franchises in theworld, said Macrae. The NHL franchisehas been a critical favourite for years, oneof the biggest video games in Canada foryears.

There are legions of guys who grewup playing NHL 94 all across Canada, andtheir dream was always to work in videogames and to work specifically on NHL.Thats a big component of the men andwomen who work on NHL today.

Unlike some of Electronic Artsother Canadian studios, like BioWare inEdmonton or EA Montreal, its Burnabybase has a strong sports focus, whichmakes it all the more appropriate to havean almost-regulation-size soccer pitch

onsite and portable motion capture equip-ment to take to Burnaby 8 Rinks.

But hockey and soccer arent EACanadas only sports specialties. Althoughits been three years since their last box-ing title, the company still has the FightNight franchise to its name, and recentlyreleased EA Sports UFC, delving into theworld of mixed martial arts.

Boxing is not a sport thathas seen a lot of growth of late,and where fight fans have con-gregated over the last severalyears has been around mixedmartial arts and UFC, saidMacrae. Right now, FIFA,UFC and NHL are the bedrockfranchises for us.

According to Macrae,authenticity is crucial in thedevelopment of sports gamesto create an enriching experi-ence for gamers.

Its all about immersingyou in your sport, fuelling yourfandom, tapping into the love that youhave for your club or your team and thatcompetition you have with your friends,he said. That level of authenticity createsthe emotion and immersion that you feelwhen youre playing the game.

Thankfully for developers, the newgeneration of consoles led by SonysPlayStation 4 and Microsofts Xbox One has allowed developers to push theboundaries, with more powerful systems

and fewer hardware limitations than theirpredecessors. For instance, FIFA 15 allowsfor multiple players to challenge headers,while NHL 15 can now perform multi-player collisions.

Its a challenge for the teams. Theycan then think about things they alwayswanted to do but couldnt do now they

have an opportunity.With hockey, soccer and

MMA in the spotlight, Macraesaid theres nothing on thehorizon for EA Canada intel-lectual properties like thegravity-defying snowboardingseries SSX or the skateboard-ing simulator Skate, but follow-ups havent been ruled out.

We never bury anything,said Macrae. We just put itinto storage.

There can be gaps werealways looking at what trendsare coming, what fans are ask-ing for, constantly listening to

their feedback. Moving to the new con-soles gives us an opportunity to re-exam-ine some of our franchises and see whatmight be an opportunity to bring back oneof our older franchises.

For now, extreme sports enthusiastsand boxing fans will have to wait, butjersey-clad flag wavers and virtual stickhandlers can get their fill on NHL 15 andFIFA 15, which hit shelves Sept. 9 and 23,respectively.

Buildinga virtualempire:ColinMacrae,seniordirector ofintegratedcommuni-cations atEA Canada,chatted withthe NOWabout theBurnaby-basedvideo gamedevelopershistory,its mostsuccessfultitles andthe potentialfollowupsto belovedfranchises.

EA Canada still leading the wayThe company that began ina Burnaby living room is aworld leader in gaming

Jacob Zinnstaff reporter

Its all aboutimmersing you inthe sport, tapping into thelove that youhave for yourclub or yourteam.COLIN MACRAEEA Canada

Jacob Zinn/burnaby now

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Seven artists are exploring theubiquitous act of waiting in anew exhibition at the Burnaby ArtGallery.

In Wait features works fromseven members of the Full Circle ArtCollective, including five who haveworks in the citys permanent art col-lection.

The exhibition launched Thursdaynight with an opening reception andwill be on at the gallery until Nov. 9.

Its described as a contemplativeresponse to the artists personal expe-riences and the shared communalpsyche as they examined an ordinarypart of life: the ubiquitous act of wait-ing.

The artists describe their work byreferencing the story of Penelope,wifeof Odysseus, in HomersOdyssey. Shefinds herself besieged by suitors dur-ing her husbands long absence and,in order to avoid making a decisionabout matrimony, she announces shemust weave a shroud before she canmarry again.

She weaves during the day, andher maids unravel her work duringthe night thus never completingthe shroud and allowing her to findresolution in waiting.

Her task of weaving is solitary,but communal in unravelling, as hermaids participate in deconstruct-ing her creation, they explain in apress release. As artists, who hadmet while working in the Malaspina

Printmakers Studio in Vancouver, weexperienced a similar communal con-nection and decided to engage in thisproject that reflects Penelopes con-nection with her handmaids.

Each artist began with self-reflec-tion on their personal In Wait expe-rience, then embarked on an exchangeof images and concepts.

The personal Wait became inter-twined with the Wait of others, and aunique interactive process emerged.The collective construction of eachpiece became an exciting multi-lay-ered journey in image-making and

exchanging of ideas, they explain.The results of that work are on

the walls of the Burnaby Art Gallerynow.

A few upcoming special eventsare also set in connection with theexhibition:! In the BAG Family Sunday: Thisfree program is on Sunday, Sept. 14,from 1 to 4 p.m., giving families achance to take part in an interactive,hands-on studio activity in connec-tion with the exhibition. No registra-tion is needed, and its for all ages.

The art of waiting at gallery

Rina Pita, contributed/courtesy burnaby art gallery

In wait: Back, from left: Rina Pita, Wendy Morosoff Smith, Milos Jonesand Heather Aston, with (front, from left) Julie McIntyre, HannamariJalovaara and Jocelyn Barrable-Segal are the Full Circle Art Collective.

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Congrats to BurnabysHarrison Lee, whoplaced second in theCanadian National YoYoCompetition. Harrison, apro at just 14 years old,attended the champion-ships on Sunday, Aug. 31.

We ran a story onHarrison when he was just11 years old, and his skillswere impressive even then.He was so good he wasalso invited on stage by theBarenaked Ladies at a con-cert in Whistler to show offhis yo-yo tricks.

Bike faircancelled

Bad news. The Edmondscommunity bike fairhas been cancelled yetagain. The summer fairat Edmonds CommunitySchool was rescheduled fortoday (Friday) but has beencalled off due to the ongo-ing labour dispute betweenthe provincial governmentand B.C.s teachers. The

annual fair, organizedby local resident TammyOzero, is a big hit with thekids, so keep an eye on thiscolumn for updates. Welllet you know as soon as wehear more news of a firmdate.

50s flashbacksFeeling nostalgic for

the 1950s? The BurnabyHistorical Society is host-ing its next event onWednesday, Sept. 10, at7:30 p.m., and membersand non-members alike areinvited to discuss life inBurnaby in the 1950s.

The event takes placesat the Burnaby VillageMuseum, in the carouselroom, at 6501 Deer LakeAve. I will be there, onbehalf of the NOW, sobring your photos and sto-ries to share, and you couldbe featured in Then andNow, our special historicalseries.

Jack Bramhill is theguest speaker, and he willbring photos of the era.Parking is available inthe underground at theShadbolt Centre.

Check yourbalance

Did you know Sept. 15to 21 is Balance AwarenessWeek?

The Bob PrittieMetrotown library branchis hosting a special event onMonday, Sept. 15, from 7:15to 8:15 p.m. on balance.

The B.C. Balance andDizziness Disorders Society(also known as BADD)will discuss balance, how itworks, and common causesof dizziness disorders.Balance can be an issue forseniors, as one in three overthe age of 65 fall once ayear due to loss of balance.

The library is at 6100Willingdon Ave., and theevent is free.

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1Get outside for the HeightsGarden Tour on Sunday, Sept. 7,from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The HeightsNeighbourhood Association and theHeights Garden Society orga-nize the annual event, whichshowcases local gardens.The tour starts at the HeightsCommunity Garden, at 3897Pender St. Maps are avail-able by donation, and the trektakes close to three hours onfoot or 1.5 hours by bike. Thisyears tour includes a specialstop at two adjacent food gar-dens inspired by an earlierHeights garden tour. Afterthe tour, a local chef will hostan afternoon tea and cookingdemonstration that encouragesBurnaby residents to sharerecipes and stories about food and theirheritage. Attendees are encouraged tobring recipes and photographs. For moreinfo on the tour, email [email protected].

2Dont miss the South BurnabyGarden Clubs annual fall fair on thisweekend. The yearly event is a chance forlocal green thumbs to show off their har-vest, while the public can shop for pro-duce and baked goods. There will be hun-dreds of exhibits, with everything frombaking and canning, to wine and hangingbaskets. The fair is on Saturday, Sept. 6,from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept.7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bonsor

Recreation Complex at 6550 Bonsor Ave.Admission is free.

3Get out and meet your neighbourson Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. thats when the Burnaby AllianceChurch is hosting Community Day. Therewill be food, activities for kids, perfor-mances and more. Bring a non-perishableitem to donate to neighbourhood schools.The church is at 8611 Armstrong Ave.

4Check out In Wait, a newexhibit on at the BurnabyArt Gallery. In Wait is a col-laboration by members ofThe Full Circle Art Collectivethat examines the ubiquitousact of waiting. The artistsare Heather Aston, JocelynBarrable-Segal, HannamariJalovaara, Julie McIntyre,Milos Jones, Wendy MorosoffSmith and Rina Pita. The gal-lery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave.and is open Saturday andSunday from noon to 5 p.m.Suggested donation is $5.

5Do you have little oneswho love to read? Takethem to the pancake breakfast and medalceremony at the Bob Prittie Metrotownlibrary branch on Saturday morning, from8:30 to 11 a.m. Proceeds from the ticketsales help buy new books for the library.The medal ceremony for children whoparticipated in the librarys summer read-ing program starts at 11 a.m. There willbe kids activities from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thelibrary branch is at 6100 Willingdon Ave.For more info, call 604-436-5420.

Send your Top 5 ideas to Jennifer Moreau,[email protected]. You can alsocheck out arts and events listings at our web-site, www.burnabynow.com.

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Growing close to home: From left, Patricia Sky and Diana Hall before the 2012Heights Garden Tour. The annual event showcases local food-growing andornamental gardens, and this years tour includes a cooking demo.


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Art lovers, have you checked out thenew exhibitions at Burnaby Public Librarybranches yet?

The Burnaby Art Gallery has two off-site exhibitions underway at local librar-ies.

At the McGill branch, 4595 Albert St. inNorth Burnaby, visitors can check out thework of Anna Wong.

The exhibition features works from theCity of Burnabys permanent art collection,with seven works by the master printmak-er created between 1965 and 1982.

It includes etchings and serigraphs,including the unconventional cotton post-er for her 1980 exhibition Printed Quiltsat the J. Fields Gallery in New York City.

The Anna Wong exhibition is under-way until Oct. 6.

At the Metrotown branch, 6100Willingdon Ave., visitors can check outAzawad Libre!, an exhibition that exploresa vital intersection between folk art, com-

puters and cellphones by young peoplethroughout the Sahel region of Africa.

Its on display until Oct. 5.Both exhibitions can be viewed at any

time during library hours.See www.burnabyartgallery.ca for fur-

ther details.

! Mandarin tour and tea: On Saturday,Sept. 27 from noon to 2 p.m., gallery guideDong Yue Su will lead a Mandarin-lan-guage tour of the exhibition. Its goingon in conjunction with an educational teademonstration with Adrian Sinclair (inEnglish) in the Fireside Room. Its free, butcall 604-297-4422 to register.! Collaborative print workshop: Two ofthe Full Circle Art Collective artists willlead a print workshop, giving participantsa chance to explore collaborative art-mak-ing. Its for ages 16 and up, and its on

Sunday, Sept. 28 from noon to 3:30 p.m.Call 604-297-4422 for details.! Artist panel: Artists from the Full CircleArt Collective will be on hand for an inter-active evening on Thursday, Oct. 2 from7 to 9 p.m. Its free, and no registration isneeded.

The Burnaby Art Gallery is at 6344 DeerLake Ave., and its open Tuesday to Fridayfrom 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday andSunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission isby suggested donation of $5.

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New:An image from Azawad Libre! NewMedia and Imagined Geographies in theSahel, curated by Christopher Kirkley.

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Compared to itssiblings, the BuickEnclave boasts themost standard featuresand a classy look. It is thecornerstone of the brandsrenaissance and is widelypopular in the luxury, largecrossover segment.

DesignThe current Enclave is

defined by modern, con-temporary styling.

It is designed first andforemost to comfortablyaccommodate three rowsof adults. It is available inboth front-wheel and all-wheel drive, and comes inthree trim levels, includingConvenience, Leather andPremium.

Despite the recentredesign being only amid-cycle refresh, exteriorenhancements were quitecomprehensive, includingreshaped fenders, a newhood and chrome side

mouldings. Signature ele-ments include the black-chrome waterfall grille andwing-shape LED lighting.

Buick has also providednice standard safety fea-tures. Every Enclave comeswith Forward CollisionAlert and Lane DepartureWarning. The Enclave alsoboasts the industrys firstfront centre side-impact airbag system.

PerformanceThe Enclave is powered

by a 3.6-litre, direct injectedV6 mated to a six-speedautomatic transmission.Living up to its premiumimage, the Enclave pro-vides a quiet and com-fortable ride. Highwaycommutes are effortless,and while it doesnt boasthuge horsepower, it hasadequate acceleration forpassing.

Aiding the Enclavescalm ride is BuicksQuietTuning sound sup-pression system. This ismore than just a marketing

gimmick. At higher speeds,road noise cant be heardand the engine is delight-fully quiet, reducing fatigueover long drives.

And for those planningon minor off-road excur-sions, the Enclave is quitecapable of handling steeppasses despite its 4,745-pound (FWD) curb weight.If needed, the Enclave canalso tow up to 4,500 lbs.

While it may not carveup a canyon road, the sus-pension does provide confi-dent, steady grip in normaldriving conditions.

EnvironmentOn board, the new

Enclave features a hand-some dash with classicinstrument faces and aclean integration of thetouchscreen.

The standard 6.5-inch HD colour touch-screen works with GMsIntelliLink infotainmentsystem. This system is cus-tomizable and offers a highlevel of wireless connectiv-

ity. The screen also servesas the display for the stan-dard rearview camera. Italso works nicely with theavailable navigation systemand DVD player.

The standout featureof the Enclaves cabin isits versatility. Available inseven or eight passengerconfigurations, the sec-ond-row seats feature the

SmartSlide system. Withthe pull of a handle you caneasily access the third rowor increase cargo space.

The new Enclaveremains at the top of thissegment with a maximumtotal cargo volume of 115.2cubic feet.

FeaturesThe base model Enclave

Convenience is one of themost affordable in thissegment with a $42,295starting price. Leathermodels start at $47,445 andPremium models begin at$51,545.

Standard equipmentincludes steering wheelmounted Bluetooth, cruiseand audio controls, keylessentry with remote start,automatic three-zone cli-mate control, second-rowcaptains chairs, heatedpower exterior mirrorswith integrated turn sig-nals, rear park assist, and apower rear liftgate.

Additional features,available as options or onhigher trims, include blindspot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive for-ward lighting, and heatedand cooled front seats.

Fuel consumption(L/100km) for FWD mod-els are 12.7 city, 8.4 high-way and 10.8 combined.AWD models return 13.0city, 8.6 highway and 11.0combined.

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Having a dog canbe like having apersonal trainer.Well one who cant talkor show you how to do areverse dumbbell fly on astability ball. But they aremotivating!

According to a 2011study in the Journal ofPhysical Activity and Health,people who take theirdogs on regular walks aremore likely to be in betterphysical shape than peoplewho walk with people,or not at all. In fact, thestudy showed that dogwalkers are more activeoverall than folks whodont have canine compan-ions. Another 2008 study,published in PreventativeMedicine, found dog own-ers who take time to walkwith their dogs may aver-age 150 additional minutesof exercise every week.

One-hundred-and-fiftyminutes of exercise a week or 21 minutes a day can have a huge impacton your fitness level. Dogowners who spend thistime walking at a briskpace will burn 14,300 extracalories in a year. Thatsfour pounds just fromwalking the dog. Ownerswho run with their pets based on the rate of calo-ries burned during strenu-ous exercise will burnan extra 52,000 calorieseach year. Thats nearly 15pounds.

Getting your kids towalk or jog with the fam-ily dog is also a great wayto encourage fitness inchildren. Especially forparents whose childrenwould rather play videogames than a game of soc-cer, regular dog walkingcan play a role in prevent-ing a sedentary lifestyle. Itcan also imbue kids with asense of responsibility.

Just as its a good ideafor people to consult theirdoctor prior to beginninga new exercise routine,dog owners should consulttheir veterinarians beforestarting canines on an

exercise plan. Some breedsare not suitable for strenu-ous exercise think short-nosed bulldogs or pugs as they can have troublebreathing.

If you are already ingreat shape, dont assumeyour dog is. Graduallyincrease your dogsendurance. Dogs have atendency to keep up withtheir owners, even to thepoint of overexertion. Tryto avoid exercising mid-day, as dogs can both getheatstroke and burn theirpaws on hot pavement.Never bike or rollerbladewith your dog on a leash both you and your dogcan easily be injured in afall or misstep.

Exercising with yourpet is a fun alternative tothe treadmill. Its easy toincorporate into your dailyroutine especially if youlive in an apartment anddont have a backyard and improves the fitnessand health of you andyour dog.

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Farmers market, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. in city hall park-ing lot, 4949 Canada Way.Locally grown conventionaland organic produce, pre-pared foods and crafts everySaturday until Oct. 25.

Community day, at BurnabyAlliance Church, 8611Armstrong Ave., from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Food, inflatableslide, community info booths,balloon twisting, crafts,performances and more.Admission is free.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7South Burnaby Garden Club,annual Fall Fair, 11 a.m. to4 p.m. at Bonsor CommunityCenter, 6550 Bonsor Ave.,featuring hundreds of amaz-ing exhibits. Baking, canning,flowers, fruits, vegetables,wine, crafts, hanging baskets,childrens contests, potatoin a pot contest, great drawprizes, tea room, bake andproduce sale. Free admission.Info: Dan, 604 526 4647.

MONDAY, SEPT. 8B.C. Fuchsia and BegoniaSociety meeting, 8:30 p.m.,St. Helens Catholic Churchgym, 3871 Pandora St.Refreshments served. Info:Fran, 604-591-3262 or Elsie,604-299-5438.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 9Boating essentials course,offered by Burnaby Powerand Sail Squadron, startsSept. 9 and runs for 10weeks. $270 per person, $450per couple. Boating basicscourse (to obtain pleasurecraft operators card) alsostarts Sept. 9 and runs fortwo evenings. Call 604-515-0038 to register or visit www.burnabysquadron.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13Science AL!VE, 20th anniver-sary at SFU, science demon-strations and family-friendlyactivities, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,in the applied science build-ing atrium at SFUs Burnabycampus. Free admission. Formore information, go to sciencealive.ca.

Community cleanup, hostedby the Kingsway ImperialNeighbourhood Association,5172 Kingsway. Registrationat 9:30 a.m., cleanup 10 a.m.to noon, followed by barbe-cue for participants.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17Healthy snack workshopfor kids, hosted by BurnabyFood First. Learn how to pre-pare healthy snacks for chil-dren, Burnaby CommunityServices, 2055 Rosser St.Children five and youngercan attend with an accom-panying adult. Limit to fourpeople per family. Free, butspace is limited. Register bycalling 604-618-3581.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24Maritime radio course forboaters, offered by BurnabyPower and Sail Squadron,starts Sept. 24 and runs forthree nights. Mandatorycourse for anyone wanting tooperate a marine VHF radio.Call 604-515-0038 to registeror visit the website at www.burnabysquadron.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25New Vista Society, commu-nity service foot care clinic,8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 7550Rosewood St. $30 for firstvisit, $28 after. Book appoint-ment by calling 604-527-6000,ext. 159.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30Healthy snack workshop forkids, hosted by Burnaby FoodFirst. Learn how to preparehealthy snacks for children,at Tommy Douglas librarybranch, 7311 Kingsway.Children five and youngercan attend with an accom-panying adult. Limit to fourpeople per family. Free, butspace is limited. Register bycalling 604-618-3581.

ONGOINGBurnaby Cactus andSucculent Society, meetsonce a month at Bonsor. Newmembers welcome. For moreinformation, call Pat at 604-921-7042.

Learn how to use a com-puter, access the Internet,send email and upload yourphotos from your camerato the computer. No experi-ence necessary. Part of theConfederation Computer Clubat the Confederation SeniorsCentre. For information, callEric Kitson at 604-299-3335.

Drop-in English conversa-tion class, at the BurnabyMulticultural Society. Anyonewelcome for socializing whilepractising English. Classaccommodates all levels.Every Tuesday and Thursdayfrom 10 a.m. to noon, andWednesdays, Thursdays andFridays from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.at the Burnaby MulticulturalSociety, 6255 Nelson Ave. Formore information, call 604431-4131 ext.27 or ext. 29.

Salsa Speakers Toastmasterclub, Do you want to improveyour public speaking andleadership skills? Do youwant to build your confidenceand have some fun too?Then visit us every Mondayevening from 6:45 to 8:15p.m., 3605 Gilmore Way.Admission is free for guests.For more information, call604-872-1484 or 604-435-1578.

Buyers seminar, buyersbeware everything youneed to know about buyingyour first home, every secondThursday at 7 p.m. at KellerWilliams Black Diamond at252-5489 Byrne Rd. Seating islimited, Please RSVP to 778-861-6859.

Loudspeakers Toastmasters,meets Wednesdays at 6:30p.m., Community Room, 3605Gilmore Way, off CanadaWay, Burnaby. All welcome.

Miniature Train Rides, at 120N. Willingdon Ave. Open 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays,Sundays, holidays, till Oct.15. See one-eighth scale livesteam trains in action. Forinformation, see bcsme.org,burnabyrailway.org, fvhrs.org, wcra.org.

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