DISEC. APEC. IAEA. UNDP. UNSC. SPECPOL. IPC. It’s not certain that most adults, let alone teenagers, would be clear on what these acronyms stand for. No doubt anyone who hasn’t kept up with international issues would not win first place in any deciphering contest. It is most certain that adults would be surprised to find…

Burnaby students’ May 14th virtual conversation with American high school students from Passaic Valley High School in New Jersey reflects our seriously friendly ties, showing a mutual curiosity and desire for understanding. Maybe we have made a big deal about repelling the United States from a successful invasion of Canada in the War of 1812,…

Education. Cultural diversity. Government. These are some of the topics of interest to be discussed between  Burnaby School District students and American students from New Jersey on Thursday, May 14th at Burnaby Central Secondary School at 4pm. The two high school groups will be meeting via videoconference as part of a virtual tour around the…

His deep, booming voice is the first thing you notice. And even though it is coming from a larger (and somewhat paler) than life image, transported by the Internet from Toronto to Burnaby and recreated on a large overhead screen, the voice compels you to listen intently to its message. It’s the voice of Patrick…