Wondering what to watch on Netflix this weekend? Check out our new podcast, Stream Queens, featuring yours truly, Jennifer Moreau, and my lovely coworkers Cayley Dobie and Cornelia Naylor. We review the latest shows on Netflix, Shomi and Crave TV. Here’s what we reviewed so far with our nascent show: Cartel Land, an Oscar nominated documentary on vigilantes fighting Mexico’s drug cartels; Love, the new Judd Apatow series, and all of House of Cards, Season 4 (soon to be released). Go to www.pressplaynetwork.ca to listen. While you’re there, check out the other podcasts we air: Pass It to Bulis, This is the Lotusland and The Practical Geek.
Heart health event
Burnaby’s favourite health columnist is giving a free lecture on heart health this month. Dr. Davidicus Wong, author of our paper’s Healthwise column, is speaking on Wednesday, March 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Alan Emmott Centre, at 6650 Southoaks Cres. Dr. Wong will talk about heart disease and prevention. The session is free, but you must preregister by calling Leona Cullen at 604-259-4450. Dr. Wong’s talk is part of the ongoing Empowering Patients series, a collection of free health presentations.
Free biz workshop
Here’s one for the budding entrepreneurs. The McGill library branch is hosting a free presentation on entrepreneurship for people aged 19 to 39 on Tuesday, March 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The session is free, but preregister by calling 604-299-8955. The McGill branch is at 4595 Albert St.
Donation for Down syndrome
Kudos to the Edith Lando charitable foundation for a generous $4,000 donation to Burnaby Down Syndrome Research Foundation. This is the second year the foundation has donated a sizeable sum to the organization, which runs programs for people with Down syndrome.
