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2013 Festival du Bois in Coquitlam? Sweet!

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Rose Paradis and Elizabeth and Charlotte Jolin-Levesque from North Delta savour maple sugar taffy Sunday at Festival du Bois in Coquitlam’s Mackin Park. For more photos, see page A13.

Drivers: Put down your phones & pay attention

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

When it comes to using a cellphone while operating a motor vehicle, Tri-City residents are not getting the message.

That was the statement from Coquitlam R C M P C p l . Ja m i e

Chung, who said the number of people caught in the Mounties’ distracted driving campaign last month was significantly higher than in a similar blitz a year earlier.

More than 550 provincial charges were issued during February’s

stepped up enforcement period, compared to 314 tickets issues during last year’s campaign — an increase of 236 tickets, or 75%.

“People are not getting the message,” Chung said.

“There is a low expectation of apprehension.

They think they are driv-

ing around and they are not going to be caught.”

It could take some time before people become accustomed to the rules surrounding operating a cellphone or other handheld devices while driving. see DISTRACTED, page A8

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A week after announcing route changes and even cuts to some bus routes in the Tri-Cities, TransLink is seeking public input on a transit plan for the region.

A public advisory committee is being formed to provide TransLink with a community perspective on transit, according to Bob Paddon, the transportation authority’s executive vice-president of strategic planning and public affairs.

TransLink is looking for people who live, work or study in Coquitlam, Port C o q u i t l a m , Po r t Moody, Belcarra or Anmore to apply for a spot on the committee.

“We want to hear from people in the northeast sector about what works and what can work better when it comes to transit,” Paddon said in a press release.

The committee will meet every one to two months for about two hours to provide input and feedback for the development of TransLink’s Northeast Sector Area Transit Plan. It will take about 18 months to develop the plan, which will also include public consultation events and online surveys.

Those interested in joining the Public Advisory Committee can get more information and an application form at translink.ca/nesatp.

Applications, submitted online or through the mail, are due March 18.

The first meeting is likely to be in April.

Is the Coquitlam River rolling in the right direction? A city report based on a limited-scope study says it is: see article on page A3

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March 7, 2013 is the 100th anniversary of incorporation of the city of Port Coquitlam. To mark this occasion, The Tri-City News produced this special section on the city’s history, focusing especially on the city’s early days and the people who laid the foundation for the Port Coquitlam of today...

Celebrate PoCo’s 100th with free fun Tomorrow (March 7), Port Coquitlam will be celebrating its 100th birthday with free skating, swimming, a birthday cake and the opening of the Heritage at Leigh Square museum and archives.

Here’s a list of activities to mark the anniversary: • 3 to 8 p.m.: Visit the heritage centre at Leigh Square and check out a video, heritage displays and other memorabilia about Port Coquitlam,

located in the Outlet.

• 5 to 9 p.m.: See displays, join in games, get your face painted and win prizes at Hyde Creek rec centre. At 8 p.m., there will be a cake cutting, followed by a free swim with live

music and mocktails until 10 p.m.

• 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.: At the PoCo rec complex, have some birthday cake and join in a free public skate.

As well, there is a ticketed event at city

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hall: Celebrate Port Coquitlam’s 100th in style at a gala cocktail reception from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring live entertainment and snacks.

Tickets cost $19.13 and available at the Outlet (2100-2253 Leigh Sq.).

For Tri-City News readers outside PoCo who would like to check out our special Centennial section, please go to our e-edition at tricitynews.com/ eeditions

Are voters registered?

Blitz begins Election BC officials visiting local community centres and homeless shelters to register voters

By Maria Spitale-Leisk THE TRI-CITY NEWS

With the May 14 provincial election soon to be upon us, a voter registration blitz began last week in the Tri-Cities.

Elections BC sent out 1.9 million notices to people across the province in an effort to update the voters list. Officials will also be on hand at Tri-Cities’ shopping malls, community centres and school campuses starting today (March 6) to deliver voter registration information.

Next month, the campaign will ramp up when election officials go into homeless shelters and long-term care facilities to register eligible voters.

But Hope for Freedom Society (HFFS) managing director Rob Thiessen said he’s not aware of any upcoming visits from Elections BC officers to the group’s homeless shelter in Port Coquitlam.

“I would be surprised if they knew the shelter existed,” Thiessen told The Tri- ROB THIESSEN City News last week.

HFFS staff have taken it upon themselves to register their clients — a process Thiessen said is challenging as many of them don’t have proper identification. Residents of the shelter are even offered a ride to the polling station.

“We want to make sure they cast their ballot,” added Thiessen.“I believe a citizen should vote.”

Elections BC says voter outreach activities, know as an enumeration, allow the election process to run more efficiently. Allan Olson, Port Coquitlam district elections officer, said this targeted approach replaces the traditional mass mail-out seen in previous elections.

“We have targeted some of the areas that have been identified by some of the political groups,” said Olson. “We will be going to new highrise areas in Port Coquitlam.”

Rental properties on the north and south sides of the city will also be reached by election officials.

A computer will be set up at the Port Coquitlam rec complex, Costco, Coquitlam Centre, Douglas College and Thrifty Foods in Port Moody, to name a few locations, where residents can check their voter status during March.

B.C. residents can also update their registration status online at elections.bc.ca/ovr or by calling Elections BC toll-free at 1-800-661-8683. newsroom@tricitynews.com

MORE ELECTION NEWS An Olympic wrestler will take on a BC Liberal incumbent in the Coquitlam-Burke Mountain riding on May 14: see page A4

The health of the Coquitlam River was checked with a short-term assessment project by the city of Coquitlam last year.

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Good results – and caution – in limited Coquitlam River tests Gravel miner says study shows biz is ‘part of solution’

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A new city report on the health of the Coquitlam River is being heralded by Coquitlam council and gravel miners, who say the waterway is in good shape.

But the city’s environmental services manager says there are still concerns, the results are limited in their scope and more testing needs to be done.

Last summer and fall, the city undertook a $13,000 water-quality monitoring program at seven locations along the river.

Sample collections were done weekly during the dry season (from Aug. 31 to Sept. 28) and the rainy season (from Nov. 9 to Dec. 14) to measure levels of dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, turbidity and presence of metals, among other things.

The sampling was carried out by city environmental staff, whose work was reviewed by a city environmental services co-ordinator who is a

registered professional biologist; no independent third party was involved in the research project, said Steffanie Warriner, Coquitlam’s environmental services manager.

The city data indicates the river — which for years has been rated by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC as one of the province’s top 10 most “endangered” watercourses because of “excessive sediment loads” caused by gravel mining — is in good shape overall.

But the dissolved oxygen (DO) rates are a worry, Warriner said, as the levels were slightly out of the normal range at all the sample sites.

Ideally, DO should be above 11 mg/L to help support aquatic life but the data revealed levels at about 9 to 10 mg/L — typically a sign of pollution.

Warriner said the city will consult with the BC Hydro, which does annual testing in the river for its ongoing Buntzen/ Coquitlam water use plan.

Another concern for the city was a copper sample at the Riverbend site, close to the Port Coquitlam border on Westwood Street. One of the tests in the sum-

mer showed a high level — “an anomaly” that skewed the results and needs to be further examined, Warriner said.

The sample locations that were picked “are considered representative of all potential uses and influences along the length of the river,” Warriner told The TriCity News yesterday.

At Monday’s councilin-committee meeting, councillors and gravel operators representing Jack Cewe and Allard Contractors touted the data.

Vice-president Jim Allard, who came to the meeting with a press release about his “environmentally conscious” company, said he felt “vindicated”by the report.

Allard said the city “has taken a leadership role” with its Coquitlam River Aggregate Committee, which was formed 13 years ago to address issues with the local aggregate industry, which began mining along the river in the 1950s.

“We are no longer part of the problem, we are part of the solution to make the river as good as it can be,” George Turi of Jack Cewe said at Monday’s meeting.

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“Essentially, it says it can work. It can co-exist.”

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“What people have to remember is this is only one limited study and a snapshot of the Coquitlam River.”

Ian McArthur, Coq. RiverWatch O’Neill and Selina Robinson, the aggregate committee chair and vicechair, also praised the report.

“Essentially, it says it can work. It can co-exist,” O’Neill said of gravel operations beside the river.

Meanwhile, local environmentalists say they’re cautiously optimistic.

Coquitlam resident Craig Orr, a member of the Watershed Watch Salmon Society and the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable, applauded the city for its initiative to monitor the river. The lower DO levels could likely be related to temperature, he said, “and given that our rivers are continuing to warm and many salmon are now suffering thermal

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stress, it’s an issue to be watched.”

Ian McArthur of Coquitlam RiverWatch said he’s also pleased the city waded in to collect samples but echoed Warriner’s statements about the limited scope of the testing.

“What people have to remember is this is only one limited study and a snapshot of the Coquitlam River,” he said. “There were only 10 days of sampling, where the river runs 365 days a year.”

Bill Susak, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works, said his department plans to return to the river for more testing this year. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Olympic wrestler gets NDP nod in Coq.-Burke Mt.

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

Chris Wilson, the executive director for KidSport Tri-Cities and a former Olympic wrestler, will represent the BC NDP in Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in the May 14 provincial election.

On Sunday, Wilson took the nomination on the third ballot against candidates Joe Keithley, the former frontman for the Vancouver punk band DOA; former Coquitlam city councillor Barrie Lynch; and Vincent Wu, who had previously sought a municipal seat in Coquitlam.

Wilson’s win comes after local political heavyweights — including New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly — threw their support behind Wilson last week.

The riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain — rated by the BC NDP as a “D,” meaning it will be a hard win as it is considered a BC Liberal stronghold —

Gas leak

A construction site at Langside Avenue and Breslay Street in Coquitlam was evacuated after work crews struck a two-inch gas line with a backhoe.

Coquitlam Fire Chief Tony Delmonico said the rupture lasted for close to two hours before Fortis work crews were able to clamp the line.

Firefighters cleared the area and monitored the gas. Smith Street to Regan Avenue was closed for more than hour while the gas dissipated and crews worked to fix the problem.

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In a photo sent out by his office, Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Doug Horne (left) hands a cheque from the provincial government to KidSport Tri-Cities director Chris Wilson. The two will face off for the BC Liberals and NDP respectively in the May 14 provincial election. is held by MLA Doug Horne.

On Tuesday, Wilson told The Tri-City News he believes he has a good chance of beating Horne even though has just 10 weeks to campaign. “We are putting together a strong volunteer group and we are looking for a campaign office location right now,” he said, adding, “People are ready for a change. This BC Liberal government has disappointed a lot of people.”

In response, Horne — who has a photo on his

MLA website of him presenting a cheque to Wilson for KidSport, on behalf of the provincial government — said he’s standing on his record. He ticked off the groundbreaking of the Evergreen Line construction, the acquisition of a secondary school site on Burke Mountain and the opening of 34 new beds at Eagle Ridge Hospital as some of his accomplishments.

“I believe I will win re-election come May,” Horne said from Victoria.

“I have worked hard and I’m hoping the people of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain will recognize that.”

Meanwhile, on March 23, MLA Mike Farnworth will be acclaimed by the NDP in Port Coquitlam.

No Liberal candidates have been announced for his riding or for Coquitlam-Maillardville (where Coquitlam Coun.

Selina Robinson is running for the NDP) a BC Liberal spokesperson said. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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The city of Port Moody’s attempt to keep things cool in its hockey rink obviously scored with people throughout the region.

A photo, posted online

by The Tri-City News last Wednesday, that shows a new code of conduct sign at the PoMo recreation complex has drawn a huge amount of attention.

The image went up on The News’ Facebook page last Wednesday evening and, as of yesterday morning, it had been viewed by more than 132,000 people, generated 1,800 “likes” and been shared 1,400 times.

TV and radio stations also covered the story.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said he has received numerous emails and had conversations

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Port Coquitlam fire officials are investigating after a blaze broke out last Friday at a storage warehouse on Kingsway Avenue.

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And the comments have “all been positive,” the mayor said. “Everyone has agreed that it is a good reminder and they appreciate the humour as a more subtle approach.”

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Coquitlam cops are looking for local resident Amanda MacInnis, 18, who was last seen Saturday

Teen last seen on Saturday is sought Coquitlam RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Amanda MacInnis, an 18-year-old who was last seen Saturday.

MacInnis had been missing last week but was found before disappearing for a second time on the weekend.

Police said they do not believe she is in any danger but added that it is important investigators know her whereabouts.

She is described as a Caucasian female, 5’4” tall, weighing 130 lb., with an average build; she has dark brown shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes. At the time she went missing, she was wearing a black bomber jacket, dark grey yoga pants and grey and pink hightop Nike runners.

Anyone with any information about the teen’s whereabouts should call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2013-5955. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Notice of Public HeariNg ProPoSeD Heritage DeSigNatioN bYlaW No. 3833 & Heritage reVitaliZatioN autHoriZatioN bYlaW 3834 Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Council Chambers, Third Floor, Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC

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To designate the building known as Melissa Park at 2175 Mary Hill Road as a heritage property to provide for a Heritage Revitalization Agreement that allows a social service organization to use this building for office and ancillary uses and use the adjoining property at 2195 Mary Hill Road for accommodation and ancillary purposes.

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inspection of Documents:

A copy of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected in the Corporate Office, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, until March 11, 2013 inclusive. further information can be seen at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ getinvolved” and further details can be obtained from the Development Services Department at 604-927-5442.

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Public Participation:

At the hearing the public will be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. All written and verbal submissions will become part of the Public Hearing record.

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Cops seek help finding jewels We’ll give you that beautiful Several pieces of rare jewelry were stolen when a residence in the 600-block of Linton Street in Coquitlam was broken into last month and Mounties are looking for help recovering them.

According to Coquitlam RCMP, the thieves kicked in the front door of the unoccupied home, ransacked it and got away with jewelry, money and electronic equipment.

“Our investigators conducted extensive neighbourhood inquiries but were not able to come up with any new information,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. “Several pieces of the stolen jewelry are quite unique. We are turning to the public for assistance and hoping someone may have come across them.”

(Photos of two pieces are on this page. More can be seen at coquitlam. rcmp-grc.gc.ca.)

Anyone with any information about the jewelry or the break-in is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 20133664. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or go online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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Distracted driving is a leading cause of traffic deaths, injuries continued from front page

Chung said that 20 years ago, compliance with seatbelt laws was significantly lower than it is today. Now, he said it is unusual for a person to be found driving without a seatbelt.

The RCMP point to research showing that a driver using a cellphone is three to four times more likely to be involved in a crash — whether they use a hands-free device or not.

The chances that a person texting behind the wheel will be involved in a crash is 20 times higher.

“This is one of the… leading factors in vehicle injuries and fatalities,” he said. “When people are not paying attention, they drive into each other and hurt themselves and others.”

Chung was quick to add that just because the distracted driving campaign has come to an end does not mean that officers will ease up on enforcement.

The Coquitlam RCMP’s traffic and uniformed officers will continue to watch for distracted drivers on Tri-City roads, he said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Notice of Public HeariNg Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: time: location:

Monday, March 18, 2013 7:00 p.m. city Hall council chambers, 3000 guildford Way, coquitlam, bc V3b 7N2

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

item 1 addresses: 611, 613, 615 and 617 regan avenue The intent of bylaw 4383, 2013 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4383, 2013 from RT-1 Two Family Residential to RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate a 71-unit four-storey apartment development.

item 3 Development Permit and Design guideline consolidation The intent of bylaw 4295, 2013 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to consolidate the City’s existing Development Permit and Design Guidelines into a new “Part 4 – Urban Design and Development Permit Areas” of the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP), Bylaw No. 3479, 2001.

This new part would contain: • A Citywide design vision and Citywide design principles summarizing the City’s design approach, which have been derived from existing principles; and • Development Permit guidelines.

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from March 6 to March 18 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways:

item 2 text amendment to Permit Public Service use in commercial and industrial Zones The intent of bylaw 4384, 2013 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to permit public service uses (which includes a use providing for servicing of the City, where such use is established by the City, by another government body, or by a corporation operating under the Utilities Commission Act) in several of the City’s commercial and industrial zones.

Specifically, the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendments would allow the following: • Permit public service uses in the M-1 General Industrial, M-2 Service Industrial and M-6 Retail Industrial zones; • Permit public service uses in the M-9 Retail and Light Industrial zone only when completely enclosed within a building; and • Permit public service uses in the C-2 General Commercial, C-4 City Centre Commercial, C-5 Community Commercial, C-7 Transit Village Commercial, CS-1 Service Commercial, M-3 Special Industrial, and M-8 Retail and Light Industrial zones only when completely enclosed within a building and there is no storefront.

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

Please note that council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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Charging stations are cropping up in handy locations in parks and shopping centres in the Tri-Cities this month, giving drivers of electric vehicles some peace of mind.

Last Friday, Coquitlam Centre demonstrated its two GE WattStations while another four charging stations are expected to be operating in Port Moody and one in Port Coquitlam by the end of the month.

At Coquitlam Centre, drivers can use their smartphones to pay for the use of one of two Level 2 chargers to power up their vehicles while shopping. A fourhour visit to the mall, for example, will completely charge the vehicle using the 240-volt charger.

Mel Fisher, who drives a Chevy Volt that is powered by electricity but has an onboard gas generator, said he and his family visit the mall frequently and the extra jolt of electricity will come in handy.

“The rule of thumb for electric vehicle drivers is ‘ABC — Always Be Charged.’ This gives you peace of mind,” said Fisher, a draft beer equipment installer who drives to Whistler frequently, and believes his Volt has saved him $2,500 in fuel costs since he bought it nine months ago.

It will cost $1 an hour to use one of the mall’s new EV charging stations, installed by Powertech, a subsidiary of BC Hydro, and located near the London Drugs entrance.

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Two electric vehicle charging stations were recently installed at Coquitlam Centre. electric vehicle chargers is part of a larger plan to become more energy efficient and the mall has also upgraded its lighting and is harvesting rainwater for its HVAC system.

He doesn’t know how many drivers will use the chargers. “It’s an investment,” he said, “hopefully, people will drive here, plug in and go shopping.”

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• The Level 2 GE WattStations purchased by Coquitlam Centre cost $6,000 apiece and have features such as a retractable cord to reduce vandalism. They are available for use from 8 a.m. to midnight. There are two ways to pay: a quick pay card you have to sign up for and a smartphone app that uses a QR code.

• Powertech, a subsidiary of BC Hydro, does the engineering work and consulting to install the chargers.

• Grants to pay for EV chargers come from the Community Charging Infrastructure Fund and since Dec. 1, 2011, some 562 public Level 2 charging stations, 90 residential Level 2 charging stations, 355 clean energy vehicles have been installed. In January, the province announced $1.3-million in grants to 13 communities in B.C. (not the Tri-Cities) for stations that can charge a vehicle up to 80% in 20 to 30 minutes.

• Most homeowners would use a 110-volt charger, which would take overnight to power a vehicle.

• The Chevy Volt uses a gas-generator to extend the range of its electric-powered engine while the Nissan Leaf runs only on electricity.

• The city of Port Moody was the only city in the Tri-Cities to apply for one of the $4,000 grants to help cover the costs of building the stations stations, estimated at $32,000 with $2,500 in annual operating costs.

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he School District 43 board of education has promised to whittle down $5 million in expenses to reduce a projected $7.5-million deficit by the end of the year but as yet there has been no public debate as to what cuts are best suited to the district’s goals.

Trustees have indicated — without a vote or public debate — that they intend to save programs and staff, and to keep future cuts to a minimum. We now know, however, that by the end of the year, that deficit could be as high as $2.5 million.

CUPE and the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association would like more discussions and possibly different choices in what cuts should be made. We would welcome more discussion from trustees on that, too — it’s part of their job.

Here’s what the School Act has to say about board accountability.

“School Boards: have a duty to govern districts and their schools in accordance with specified powers in a fiscally responsible and cost effective manner. They have a responsibility to ensure that schools provide students with opportunities for a quality education; to set education policies that reflect the aspirations of the community and that are consistent with overall provincial guidelines... [they are also responsible for providing] accountability to parents, taxpayers... and to the Province.

“District Officials: have a duty to exercise professional judgment in managing the district in accordance with specified powers and duties. They have a corresponding responsibility to provide professional leadership in the design and implementation of education programs in districts, and are accountable to the local school board.

“The Public: The public of British Columbia has the right to expect that schools operate effectively and efficiently and are accountable for evaluating and reporting their progress on a regular basis.”

While the first two statements of responsibility are obviously crucial, the third is also integral to a strong public education system, and there’s plenty of time for more debate and discussion on the financial road ahead.

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ederal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver attended last week’s international conference in Vancouver on liquefied natural gas development. I spoke with him about Canada’s energy exports and emissions. Here are excerpts from that discussion: Tom Fletcher: U.S. President Barack Obama’s recent state of the union address seemed to hint at approval for the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to refineries in the United States, with perhaps some measure to go along with it like a carbon cap-and-trade market.Your government has backed North American cap-and-trade before. Would you do it again?

Joe Oliver: No, we’re not thinking about that at all. The U.S. Congress is opposed to that concept from what I understand.

Fletcher: Your party ran ads targeting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and equating cap-andtrade with a carbon tax. They’re not the same, are they?

Oliver: The end result is that taxes increase because of how we handle carbon. It hasn’t been successful in Europe at all. Anyway, it’s not part of our thinking. We are making significant progress on greenhouse gas emissions.

Our recent regulations regarding heavy-duty vehicles, the previous rules regarding cars and light trucks, which are identical to the U.S., are going to be helpful.

And also the rules relating to coal-fired electricity. It’s our objective to see all those coal plants closed, and in that regard we’re certainly ahead of the U.S. Coal is contributing 40 times the greenhouse gas emissions of the oil sands. And, actually, the oil sands are less than half the emissions from coal-fired electricity in the state of Illinois.

We’re moving with the U.S. on the overarching objective of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 17% from 2005 to 2020 but we’re also doing other things that the U.S.

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Oliver: Firstly, I don’t think You can comment on they’re going to be self-sufficient any story you read at in oil. North America will be selfwww.tricitynews.com sufficient in gas and oil.

What it means is for gas, we’re going to have to find new Fletcher: You’re comfortable markets, and for oil we’re going to have to with the idea that exporting LNG that find markets to sustain the growth in supply. replaces coal is an appropriate step at this The United States will still be a big buyer of time, one that’s doable as opposed to these Canadian oil. We’re shipping about two and a Kyoto-type gestures? half million barrels a day, of which a million Oliver: It is doable. And on a global basis, comes from the oil sands. this would be a very significant development.

Right now, we’re losing about $50 million If China, for example, could significantly move a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in from coal to gas, that would have a huge imthe U.S. midwest, compared to international pact. prices. We absolutely must find new markets, Canada’s small. We’re about 2% of global which is why our government in principle is emissions. We have to do our part, that’s the supporting the transport of oil and gas to the responsible thing to do, but it’s the big emitters west, to the east, continuing to the south and that are going to make the difference to global possibly even the north. emissions.

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stronger, only in addition there are mould, dust and other allergen particulates floating around.

I have video footage of five leaf blowers going full steam down my back lane in army formation.

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They perhaps had five leaves each to move.

In between looking after my family, I am slowly putting together some facts, footage and information to take to my city council in hopes we can explore a ban on what I believe to be the worst invention of all time.

Otherwise, I am prepared to voluntarily rake the entire city if that’s what it takes.

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Hyde Creek will stay open late on Sundays after all Councillors nix 6 p.m. closure

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

A proposal that would have seen Hyde Creek rec centre close three hours earlier on Sunday to save money was scuttled by the city of Port Coquitlam during a committee meeting Monday.

The plans were outlined in the city’s draft 2013-2017 financial plan but during the public consultation process, Mayor Greg Moore said there was little support for reducing the facility’s operating hours.

“It is a demonstration that public feedback actually works,” he said.

“When we go out for public comment, our minds are not made up.

The process does make a difference.”

While the feedback from the public consultation process included a variety of suggestions — everything from setting up city-run strategic hemp gardens to ensuring single-family homes have built-in sprinkler systems — the Hyde Creek closure received the most comments by far.

Another revelation from the public feedback process is that evidently residents are comfortable with a reasonable in-

crease in property taxes.

Of the 40 online and written comments Moore c o n tained in a report sent to the finance and intergovernmental relations committee, only eight said they were opposed to increasing taxes and would rather see services cut or remain the same.

Another 13 people said they did not mind a modest tax increase while 19 of the submissions did not indicate a preference.

“People who pay attention know there is not a lot of fat in the system,” Moore said.

This year, the average single-family homeowner in PoCo will see their property tax rise approximately $70, a roughly 3.7% increase over the 2012 rate.

Mindy Smith, the city’s director of corporates services, said the increase will include a $19.29 (1%) levy that will be used to address the city’s estimated $330-million infrastructure gap.

The money will help the city fund the replacement and upgrade of existing roads, sewers, equipment and facilities that are nearing the end of their lifespans.

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Another public input process will take place after third reading of the financial plan bylaw and the city will have the document approved by the end of April.

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French for fun Festival du Bois, the annual celebration of Coquitlam’s French-Canadian roots, took place over the weekend at Mackin Park in Maillardville. The weekend event was split in two by the weather: Saturday had torrential rains while Sunday boasted sunny skies.

Clockwise from top left: Anne Abraham, a Festival du Bois volunteer, dishes out gravy at the popular poutine tent. Colourful, roving characters kept the crowds entertained. Emily Drdul, 4, and her sister Stephanie, 18 months, get creative at the arts and crafts table while mom Cindy looks on.

Emma Johnston and Sophia Anthony, friends from Coquitlam, dance to French folk music in the main tent.

Nahla Sures, 18 months, of Vancouver navigates the Festival du Bois grounds.

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Tri-City News Wednesday, March 6, 2013, A15

west coast auto group .................................$12,980

2008 NISSAN VERSA Value option package.

UC383178

...................................

9,980

$

2009 NISSAN MURANO

2012 Ford Fusion SE

2012 Ford Focus

47,503 km’s , auto, power group, Stk# UC140017 A/C Was $19,991 NOW $15,000 only $99 bi-weekly***

32,162kms, auto, power group, A/C. Was $18, 991

save $5,991

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2012 Ford Mustang

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2008 NISSAN SENTRA

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HARRIS RD

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JUST IN

SOLD

Leather, sunroof, loaded.

Was $28,991

2009 MAZDA MX -5 ROADSTER

Stk# UT000226

$18,000 only $146 bi-weekly**

16,600

$

20,500

$

Just 68,000kms, UC330706

Just 83,608kms, UC203475

2011 KIA RIO5

2010 MAZDA6 GT

$1,500

$12,800

save $5,291

2005 Lincoln C Town Car

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83,839 km’s loaded, l leather, sunroof. Was $16,991 NOW $11,700

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$

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▲ N

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PITT MEADOWS

▲ N

LANGLEY

MAPLE RIDGE

GOLDEN EARS WAY

HWY

#1

BRIDGE

LOUGHEED HWY

MEADOW GARDENS GOLF

Just 84,250kms, UC330706

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1-866-208-8820

RD

TOLL FREE

PA

16,995

$

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All prices plus $399 Dealer Administration fee, plus taxes. *60 months, **72 months, ***84 months ****96. All payments plus taxes

*See store for details RK

NISSAN

148,301 kms Was $10,991

NOW

Stk# UT037554

4x4, 5.4L V8, Auto, Tow Pkg, Pwr Grp, Fog lamps, Keyless entry & only 51K! Was $31,991 NOW $23,600 only $180 bi-weekly**

1998 Ford Taurus

save $10,991

Coupe silver, SE, 3.5 V6 UC221435

19625 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows

$10,500 only $80 bi-weekly**

NOW

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA

WEST COAST

Stk# UT049362

30,246 kms. Was $17,991

2010 F-150 XLT Supercrew

2004 Mazda 3

.................................$13,980

13,000

$

Stk# UC102897

BUY WITH

SALE

CONFIDENCE ANY

MAKEORMODEL TOYOTA WARRANTY & SPECIAL FINANCING(OAC)

2012 Toyota Camry Le

2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4X4

Local Vehicle, Fully Equipped & Serviced, Toyota CertifiedWarranty, Roadside Assistance, Special Finance Rates(OAC), UC085279

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$21,995

Only 30,000 kms, convertible, loaded. Was $31,991 NOW $25,000 only $199 bi-weekly**

save $3,491

SE package UT602946

DL#30501

20,901 kms, alloy wheels, leather, Stk# UC213035 auto, loaded convertible. Was $41,991 NOW $31,000 only $199 bi-weekly****

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2010 Ford Ranger NOW

2010 MAZDA5 GS Certified Pre-Owned

2009 Ford Mustang California Special GT

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2007 FORD MUSTANG CONV

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80

UNITS ON

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save $7,291

300

$

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save save $8,091 $7,491

Chrysler

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OVER

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2012 Toyota Sienna Ce

2010 Pontiac Vibe-Local Vehicle

Local Vehicle, 6Cylinder, Fully Equiopped, Dual Air, No Accident Claims, Toyota Certified-Warranty And Roadside Assistance, Special Toyota Finance Rates(OAC),UT177512

Sister To Our Toyota Matrix!!

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$26,995

2009 Toyota Venza

2009 BMW X3 AWD

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2007 Nissan Versa

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2008 Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 4X4

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$24,999

$16,595

$8,888

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homas Cahill, a writer and educator with a special interest in classical and religious studies, has completed five of a projected seven books in a series he calls The Hinges of History. Each delightful and erudite — yet accessible — volume describes a turning point in the development of Western civilization.

Cahill’s books stretch in time from the ancient Hebrews to the Middle Ages and detail cultural or religious moments that are seminal to Western culture. Cahill’s qualifications for this task include his status as a student of Greek, Latin and Hebrew. I’ll talk about his books in chronological order, not the order of publication: • The Gifts of the Jews (1998), which is centred around the Old Testament, covers a lot of ground and includes many delightful and humane characterizations but has a serious thesis: the idea that the concepts of processive time, individual destiny and social justice were essentially invented by

Hebrews. Cahill’s easy, vernacular writing style makes his materials, even while raising Big Ideas, fun to read.

• In Sailing the Winedark Sea (2003), Cahill turns his attention to the Greeks as Western civilization is permeated by Greek ideas and influences. Using archaeology, history and myth, Cahill summarizes these influences, bringing them together under the banner of the passionate Greek desire to be — and to know — the best.

• Desire of the Everlasting Hills (1999) describes the character and philosophy of Jesus.

Cahill orients us to the world and the Judaism he originates in, and makes a plea for the radical nature of the creed that he taught —

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by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Martin Boughner works at Port Moody Public Library.

The Coquitlam Foundation and the Safaya family of Coquitlam recently announced the establishment of the Steps Together Fund, whose primary goal is to help local students advance their education.

Ravinder Safaya says and he and his wife, Achla Safaya, were inspired to establish the Steps Together Fund by their parents, who placed a high value on education.

“What they told all their

children,” Safaya said in a foundation press release, “is that education is the key which will help you to progress in life, which will broaden your outlook, and which will give you tools to succeed in any condition. Education is the key to success.”

He says that when he and his family arrived in Canada in 1989, after having lived in Indonesia and India, “education was the one [thing] which helped us to settle down quickly — both the exposure [to

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people and ideas] and the skills that we had through higher education.”

Safaya said while the fund is starting out modestly with $2,500 in seed money, he hopes it will one day be self-sustaining. “We don’t have [a lot of] extra money but we know how important education is,” he said, “so we want to help out some of the youth who are driven but lack the resources to pursue higher education. I am doing it mainly to give back to society, which we

all have to do in our lives, because society gives us so much.”

Two other recently created donor-advised funds, the Wesbild LIFT Fund and the Trevor Wingrove Bursary Fund, are also aimed at helping local students pursue post-secondary education.

The Coquitlam Foundation, a registered charity, is accepting donations to the Steps Together Fund or any of its other funds through www.coquitlamfoundation.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

SFU Philosophers’ Café hosts the first of three March events in the Tri-Cities next week.

On March 14 at 7 p.m. at Coquitlam Public Library’s Poirier branch, everyone is welcome to express their thoughts about Canadian prosperity and globalization. Moderator Amir Kamyabnejad asks what does Canada’s future prosperity look like?

How does globalization affect Canada in the next decade?

Registration and experience are not required, and admission is free.

Call 778-782-5215 or visit www.philosopherscafe.net for information.

The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the properties located at 514 – 554 Foster Avenue and 636 – 640 Aspen Street. The application proposes a redesignation of the subject properties from One-Family Residential to Medium Density Apartment Residential. If approved, the application would facilitate the development of approximately 99 apartment units in a five-storey apartment building, and 107 three-storey townhouses.

You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application.

The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested until Friday, March 22, 2013. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca • Fax: 604-927-3015 • Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 • In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010)

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as effective a call for social revolution as has ever existed. He sees the Gospels as accomplishing a literary triumph, making a thoroughly good man interesting.

• How the Irish Saved Civilization (1995), the first of The Hinges of History volumes and my favourite, describes a non-Roman Christianity, mixed in with myth and legend, brought by Patrick (in chains) to Ireland. Scribes spread this message, along with much ancient knowledge, first in Ireland and then throughout the Christian world.

• In Mysteries of the Middle Ages (2012), Cahill deals with the pre-Renaissance culture of Europe, emphasizing the revival of knowledge and learning through such figures and Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine and Dante.

His trademark light touch, deep knowledge and humane approach are evident here as in the others.

I can’t wait for the last two books in the series.

Additional information about this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3438).

All written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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Kids can play safe when participating in sports

he spring sports season is a popular time for school-aged children. After a few months of being cooped up indoors, many kids are ready to spend time in the fresh air. Organized team sports are one way they can burn energy and learn lessons in camaraderie and problem-solving.

Spring sports season presents a host of opportunities for athletic youngsters. But the secret to a successful season has little to do with wins and losses and a lot to do with making sure children have fun and take the necessary precautions to reduce their risk of injury on the playing field.

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, nearly 40 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports across North America each year.

Although sports are an ideal way to socialize and get much-needed exercise, they also can increase participants’ risk of suffering a sports-related injury. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that millions of children age 15 and under are treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries every year. Some of the more common injuries include sprains and strains, growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and heat-related illness.

Certain sports go hand-in-hand with the spring season. Here is a look at some popular spring sports and how to reduce a child’s risk of suffering some of the more common injuries associated with those sports.

Baseball/Softball

The start of the spring season coincides with the commencement of the professional baseball season. Therefore, many schools and towns have baseball and softball leagues that also begin once the weather warms up. Baseball and softball are popular sports. However, each sport involves sliding, running, fast-moving balls, and long hours out in the elements. Each of these activities can cause injury, and some of the more common injuries associated with baseball and softball include soft tissue strains, fractures after being hit by a ball, sunburn and heat fatigue.

Children who are playing baseball or softball should always wear the recommended safety equipment. This includes a batting helmet, shin guards, athletic supporters, sunscreen, mouth guards, and eye protection. Proper stretching and warm-ups can make muscles and tendons limber before play.

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Soccer has long been a popular sport around the world, and interest in the sport has grown considerably in the United States. Soccer is ideal for developing hand-eye coordination. The constant running involved also makes it one of the best spring sports for kids in terms of overall exercise.

Due to the constant movement involved with soccer, players should regularly rehydrate. Shin guards can prevent injuries and bruising to the legs, while wearing sunscreen will protect kids from sun exposure.

Lacrosse

Lacrosse is a game that marries elements of basketball, football and hockey. Players throw and catch a small, hard, rubber ball with a netted stick, called a crosse.

Lacrosse is a contact sport; therefore, protective gear is essential to prevent injury. Players must wear helmets, typically with a safety grill over the face for boys. A mouthpiece, gloves and padding can be worn to further prevent injuries.

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Allow for ample warm-up periods and make sure athletes always wear supportive footwear. Players should always consume a good deal of water or other fluids to remain hydrated, and take sufficient breaks when the weather is warm.

Spring sports are popular for children of all ages. When the weather warms, the desire to get out on the field and engage in play increases. Adults can safeguard their children by ensuring the rules of the game are met and that the proper safety equipment is always used.

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Easton brings show choirs to Royal City

By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy NeWs

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From left: Nathan Satore is Freddy Benson, Hayley Perkins plays Christine Colgate and Paul S. Jon takes on the role of the dapper Lawrence Jamieson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which runs this week at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary school.

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on artists in the French Riviera plotting to out-do each other is what’s happening on stage at a Port Moody high school this week.

Some 34 musical theatre students in Grades 9 to 12 at Heritage Woods secondary are performing in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, adapted from the movie starring Steve Martin, Michael Caine and Glenne Headly.

Taking on Freddy Benson is Grade 11 student Nathan Satore.

The 16-year-old triple threat, who next month will appear in the Royal City Musical Theatre production of Oklahoma! at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, auditioned for the Martin role“because he’s kind of laid back and fun and it suits my personality.”

Paul S. Jon, 17, wanted the Caine part of Lawrence Jamieson “because he’s suave,” said the Grade 12 student who last year was cast as Le Fou in Beauty and the Beast at Heritage Woods.

And Lindbjerg Academy student Hayley Perkins is the object of their affections. She went for the character of Christine Colgate because “she is such a complex person. I don’t want to give anything away but when I saw the show at the Playhouse Theatre a few years back, I really wanted to play her. She’s fantastic.”

The trio was on a student committee last spring that picked Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to produce for the following season.

Theatre teacher Shanda Walters said the group liked the music “and the fact that it’s really fun. We haven’t done anything quite like this before.

“It’s silly and entertaining,”she said.

The stage musical that opened on Broadway eight years ago — starring John Lithgow — is based on the 1988 flick of the same name. The narrative follows Jamieson, a British con man who seduces rich women and steals their money. His nemesis is Benson, an American who eventually becomes his partner in crime.

The two make a bet to see who can be the first to con $50,000 out of a woman, which the audience knows as Christine who portrays a naive and wealthy American heiress. But they sabotage each other’s plots in order to woo Christine, who it turns out is playing the fleecing game herself in the south of France.

Walters said her musical theatre class agreed that the show is all about connection. “These three characters don’t have a community because they are con artists but they find each other and somehow make a community,” she said. “And that’s sort of what all of us want in the end: A place to belong.”

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) from Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The show includes a live orchestra directed by Ingrid Gay. Choreography is by Melissa Medalla and lighting is by Nate Kelly.

Tickets at $12/$10 are available at the door.

Move over Lima, Ohio.

Vancouver could be the next show choir capital after the town Glee made famous.

Royal City Musical Theatre artistic director Valerie Easton, a Port Coquitlam resident, is capitalizing on the T.V. show EaStoN choir craze and is planning a festival this spring with an eye to developing local musical theatre talent.

Eight notable Lower Mainland show choirs, including one from the Tri-Cities, will be taking part in the West Coast Show Choir Experience.

And Easton says plans are in the works to create a three-day conference for next year, which could attract show choirs from around the province and western Canada, whose members will train with professionals, hone their talents and end the weekend with a grand finale show and competition for the public.

“There are quite a few show choirs around and I think we can make it happen. This is to make everyone aware that we are going to promote this,” Easton said of the first annual festival slated for Sunday at the Massey Theatre.

The performers will include the Lindbjerg Academy Show Choir from Coquitlam, Showstoppers Richmond, two show choirs from Notre Dame secondary in Vancouver and two from the musical program Glee Camp Vancouver.

As well, the choirs will get choreography training from award-winning choreographer Lisa Stevens, who will be adjudicating the 2013 National Show Choir Competition taking place in Toronto from April 20 to 21. “[It’s] that we would like to expand and begin to help train some of these people that will end up being appreciative of musical theatre or become professionals themselves,” Easton said.

While show choir competitions are big in eastern Canada, this is the first for the west.

“They are very, very excited to know that we might have something like that happen here,” she added.

The event is a warm-up for one of the Lower Mainland’s most popular musical theatre experiences: RCMT’s spring production of Okahoma!, running from April 11 to 27.

• Tickets for the West Coast Show Choir Experience are $17 through 604-521-5050. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Magic with a moose at Fox a great physical comedy presence.”

• Moose in a Top Hat is at the Terry Fox

By Sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

It’s a show that promises plenty of magic, a fair bit of mystery and, in a new twist, a moose serving as the evening’s distinguished MC. Dubbed Moose in a Top Hat, the show plays on cheeky Canadiana themes between acts by award-winning magicians Matthew Johnson, Christopher Taylor and the husband-and-wife team Trevor and Lorena Watters.

The group has been working on the show for about a year and debuted it late last year in Whistler, with more dates booked for the spring. “It’s a uniquely Canadian show,” said the British-born Johnson, starting with Knuckles the Moose.

Knuckles’ voice is actually that of comedian Chris Molineux, who has performed with the likes of Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfeld, as he serves up one-liners in a typically Canadian“hoser”accent.

Johnson is the first magician on stage, performing his signature brand of tricks, juggling and physical comedy with a retro-classy Vaudevillian vibe.

“As before, it’s pretty crazy... but in a skillfully thought out way,” Johnson said.

Audience members are pulled in to add to the fun, including a trick where Johnson turns one unsuspecting volunteer into a human magnet, covered with spoons.

He’s followed by Christopher Taylor, a fellow PoCo resident, whose mentalist form of magic has been sought out by magicians around the world — including the likes of Criss Angel and David Copperfield.

In this family-friendly show (it’s all ages, but recommended for kids aged eight and up) Taylor likes to play a form of “psychic hide-and-seek” in which a child hides in location inside his or her mind — and it’s up to the parent to mentally find them.

“I get goosebumps just thinking about it,” Taylor said.

Last up is the Watters duo from Delta, winners of the 2010 Golden Lion’s Head award from Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas (who likened the pair to the Carol Burnett show with magic).

Their Magic 101 routine turns the traditional magician/assistant relationship upside-down, with Lorena consistently outdoing her husband on the traditional tricks like the disappearing flowers and doves in a hat, followed by illusions including sawing the partner in half — of course, with a twist that has to be seen

Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo) on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.

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Road & Utility Improvements Please use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Y Baltic Street/Lorraine Avenue/Monterey Avenue/Rhodena – Inspection chamber installations by Hyland Excavating, 604-861-5223. Crews working Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Y Cariboo Neighborhood - Sydney Ave, Selman St, Dansey Ave (Donald St to Selman St), Donald St and Madore Ave – Water main and other utility improvements commencing February 1 by Coquitlam City Capital Works Construction crew to be followed by repaving in summer. Traffic controls in place. Work taking place Monday to Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Y King Albert Avenue - Blue Mountain St. to Gatensbury St. – New storm sewer replacement followed by road widening, new curb and gutter, new pedestrian and cycling facilities in the form of a north-side multi-use pathway, improved parking conditions and pedestrian signal, enhanced street lighting and repaving of street by Jack Cewe Ltd. 604-523-3287. Traffic controls will be in place for anticipated March start.

Y L.E.D. Street Light Pilot Program – Installation of new LED street lighting at Schoolhouse Street, south of Brunette and Princeton Avenue west of Coast Meridian underway by Cobra Electric Ltd..

Y Shaughnessy Street at Elizabeth/Christmas Way at Lougheed Highway/Gatineau Street at North Road – Flow meter chamber installations underway with traffic control measures in place.

Y Woolridge Street Realignment – Street section west of King Edward Street and section near United Boulevard realigned with new curb and gutter, waterworks changes followed by paving by Jack Cewe Ltd. 604-523-3287. Traffic controls in place. Work commencing soon.

Y Upper Hyde Creek Diversion Project – new storm sewer from corner of Cedar Drive / Lower Victoria Drive running north of Baycrest Avenue along right of way to Smiling Creek by Matcon Civil Constructors Inc., 604-530-1402.

Y Evergreen Line Project – visit www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca webpage; email info@evergreenline.gov.bc.ca or call 604-927-2080, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to obtain up to date information.

Drivers encouraged to use alternate routes while above work is underway. We appreciate your patience during construction. Please watch for work crews and equipment and obey all traffic control personnel and signs, including construction speed limits.

Come hear the soothing, sultry sounds of Canadian vocalist and composer Karin Plato and her jazz quintet. Bebop, Bossas and Blues aptly describes the Quintet’s music; from languid ballads to finger snapping swing tunes; beloved Brazilian favorites to lesser-known gems from the Great American Songbook. In the spirit of jazz, the Quintet reinvents ‘30s and ‘40s compositions with thoughtful, current arrangements, always leaving room for the improvisation that is such an important part of the jazz tradition. www.karinplato.com

March 24: Dal Richards A Vancouver legend for more than seven decades, Dal continues to swing - leading his orchestra of talented musicians in a blend of unique sounds that capture the best of the big band era, along with jazz, rock and pop standards from the 1930s to today. As he approaches his 80th year in the music business, Dal is not one to sit back and bask in the memory of magical days gone by....instead he’s looking ahead to the next gig. In fact, he is still one of the busiest musicians in Vancouver! Don’t miss a chance to see Dal and his 6 piece band live at Terry Fox Theatre! www.dalrichards.com

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Song, laughs at Evergreen A Juno-nominated vocal group will sing its blend of jazz and pop a capella in Coquitlam this week.

Cadence — a Toronto band made up of Carl Berger (baritone and bass), Ross Lynde (tenor), Lucas Marchand (tenor) and Kurt Sampson (bass and vocal percussion) — will perform at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on Saturday at 8 p.m.

Since it started 10 years ago, Cadence has released four critically acclaimed studio albums: Cool Yule (2011), Speak Easy (2010), Twenty for One (2005) and Frost Free (2000).

Tickets at $35/$30/$15 can be bought by calling the ECC box office at 604-927-6555 or visiting www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Meanwhile, next week, three of the four actors who premiered in the 2010 Arts Club Theatre’s production of The 39 Steps are reprising their roles for a tour that stops in Coquitlam.

Diana Coatsworth, Shawn Madonald and David Marr are back on stage in the comedic show based on the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock movie of the same name.

Joining them this time is Jay Hindle who will

portray the main character of Richard Hannay.

Two years ago, the melodrama won the Va n c o u v e r - b a s e d company six Jessie Richardson Theatre Award nominations including for outstanding ensemble performance.

The 39 Steps runs at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way ) f r o m M a r c h 12 to 16. Tickets are $39/$30/$15 at ECC. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Mis Hermanas Mis Hermanas is the heart-warming tale of Rosario Ancer and her seven sisters growing up in Mexico, her dreams of becoming a dancer, her journey to Spain and her arrival to Canada. Share a tale of passion and determination told through narrative, dance, sound effects, stills and video projections.

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“Flamenco is synonymous with passion, but Mis Hermanas is so saturated with personal meaning that it transports the art form into a new and even more moving realm.” janet smith, georgia straight

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PMSS student in Magic opera A Grade 9 IB student at Port Moody secondary is the First Spirit in Vancouver Opera’s The Magic Flute, which opens Saturday.

Tiana Jung, 14, a private student of Gina Oh, will make her debut with the company, performing in six shows that last about three hours each. For tickets, visit www.vancouveropera.ca/MagicFlute-2012-13.html.

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Four Tri-City music students clinched their gold medals on Sunday for achieving the highest marks in B.C. on their Royal Conservatory exams.

The accolades were presented to Grace Chen, 14, for her Grade 7 piano; Luca Formigoni, five, for Preparatory A piano; Da Hye Jung, 14, for Grade 7 flute; and Shu Han Zhang, 17, for Grade 10 flute.

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The Vancouver Beauty Dance World, which has a site in Coquitlam, will mark its fifth anniversary with a performance on Sunday.

The Chinese dance show will take place at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m.

New board members are being sought for Port Moody’s Friends of Leigh Square Society.

The group’s annual general meeting will take place on March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., behind PoCo city hall). The non-profit society works with the city to grow the arts and culture scene.

To apply by March 15, download a nomination form at www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare and email it to the nominations committee at chuiy@portcoquitlam.ca. For more information, call 604-927-8440.

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The sounds of bebop, bossa and blues will come from Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Theatre this Sunday as vocalist and composer Karin Plato takes to the stage as part of the city’s 14th annual Sunday Coffee Concerts series.

Tickets to the March 10 show, which is sponsored in part by The PLATO Tri-City News, are $12/$10/$5. For tickets, call 604-927-8400 or visit www.portcoquitlam. ca/leighsquare. The last edition of the series is on March 24 with The Dal Richards Band.

In order to meet the local park and recreational needs of the area residents, the City of Coquitlam has undertaken the process to plan and generate a park concept design for the proposed development of Queenston Park at 3415 Queenston Avenue.

The City is seeking input from the public on this project. We invite you to join us at an Open House to share your thoughts.

Date:

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Time:

3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Leigh Elementary School, 1230 Soball Road Multi-purpose Room, please follow the directional signage.

Information will be available at www.coquitlam.ca for further comments.

Please forward any comments or questions to parksdesign@coquitlam.ca

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TRI-CITY SPORTS

CONTACT Larry Pruner email: sports@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3035 • fax: 604-944-0703

Ravens get ready for provincials

By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News

Defending champions the Terry Fox Ravens won’t be putting too much pressure on themselves come Tuesday (Mar.12) when they meet North Peace Secondary on opening day of the B.C. senior boys AAA basketball tournament.

It’s been a roller coaster season for the boys from Port Coquitlam: The team recorded eight losses in a row in December before rebounding to first place in the Fraser Valley North standings by mid-January. And now, the provincial championships await them. Ravens’ coach Brad Petersen is taking the tournament one game at a time.

“We are pleased that we are in the tournament,”he told The Tri-City News on Monday. “We knew that it was going to be a challenge to make it.”

The Ravens secured a berth at this year’s provincials on Thursday (Feb. 28) after besting Abbotsford secondary 82-75 at the Fraser Valley championships held at the Langley Events Centre. That win was followed up by a sobering 85-69 loss to Sardis secondary on Friday.

“We had a strong start,” said Petersen. “Sardis is a team that doesn’t give up.

It was a close game at the half. We had no answer for their big guy.”

Petersen is referring to the Sardis Falcons’ 6’7” forward Hayden Lejeune, saying“he’s a tough load to handle around the basket.”

Thanks to the efforts of Grade 10 player Mike West, the team managed to avoid avert a blowout.

S a t u r d a y a f t e rnoon saw the Ravens meet their “cross-town” rival, the Pitt Meadows Marauders, in the seventh and eight place contest.

express season ends with whimper

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam Express fans could be forgiven for getting their playoff hopes up after the first period of Sunday’s game against the Salmon Arm SilverBacks.

The visitors at the Poirier Sports and Recreation Complex were reeling after Coquitlam pumped three straight goals past SilverBacks net minder Adam Clark — markers from Coquitlam’s Justin Georgeson, Marc Biega and Brandon Morley — and appeared to be in the driver’s seat of the must-win contest. “ We came out strong,” said Express bench boss Jon Calvano. “We got out early.”

But cracks in the club’s defence became apparent in the remaining periods, with the SilverBacks scratching and clawing their way back into the game, scoring the winning goal with 30 seconds left in the third period to take the game 5-4.

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And even with a guaranteed playoff berth in their back pocket, the Ravens were ready to claw their way to a win to position themselves for a higher seed in the provincials.

It proved to be a wellmatched game with a lot of lead changes. Ravens’ captain Trevor Casey, the team’s main offensive weapon, made his coaches a little nervous early in the game when he found himself in foul trouble.

The tight game continued into the fourth quarter. Then, with the final minutes winding down, Ravens’ player Nic Hughes attempted a three-pointer.

“He was confident, took the shot and it went in,” said Petersen. “To get a lead late in the game, we were excited, but we knew we had to stop them in our end.”

A couple of forced fouls

by Pitt Meadows and two good free throws put the Ravens up by three points with under 20 seconds left in the game. In one last rush in the Ravens’ end, Pitt Meadows got a three-point shot off that hit the back of the rim and bounced off, sealing the Ravens’57-60 victory.

The intel gathering has already begun with the Ravens’ coaches trying to get the scoop on their first round rivals, Fort St. John’s North Peace Secondary, from their contacts in the B.C. high school basketball network.

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Brad Peters of the Terry Fox Ravens tries to block a pass by the Pitt Meadows Marauders during the Fraser Valley Senior Boys AAA Basketball Championships at the Langley Events Centre Saturday afternoon.

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Crunch time for PoCo’s Riverside Rapids

By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News

It’s unclear if the Riverside Rapids are feeling superstitious as they head into their first game of the AAA senior girls’ B.C. basketball championships today (Mar. 6).

By the numbers, this would be the school’s s eve n t h p rov i n c i a l playoff appearance in a row. The team also

can’t seem to escape third place finishes.

Riverside took third in last year’s provincials and then recently in the Fraser Valley playoffs.

Coming off a 22-16 regular season, the Rapids finished slightly above the middle of the pack in the provincial standings.

Rapids coach Paul Langford lamented the team’s tough sched-

ule and many injuries this year, including the absence of celebrated point guard Vanessa Gee, who only started playing after Christmas.

“She is getting stronger with every game,” said Langford.

Gee scored 28 points in the Rapids’ last win, a 85-61 decision over W.J. Mouat of Abbotsford during the Fraser Valley playoffs.

good,” he said. “We are going to get the ball out of their hands as much as possible.”

The tournament will also be a chance for the Rapids to watch — and hopefully play against — some of the best female basketball players in the province.

“It’s a great experience, anytime you can be playing basketball in March,” said Langford.

Now the team is gearing up for their game against Steveston London at 5 p.m. today at the Langley Events Centre, where the provincial championships are being held. Langford has already done his research on the Rapids’ Richmond rivals.

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Losing Kerfoot a big blow, says Calvano continued from page 23

With Coquitlam’s loss, hopes for a trip to the post-season were dashed for the 773 people who attended the arena on Sunday. Now the team will play out the last two remaining games of the regular season and watch the Langley Rivermen take the fourth and final playoff berth in the Mainland Division.

Th e l os s ag ai n s t Salmon Arm was all the more devastating when compared to how well the team played on Friday, when the club defeated the Cowichan Valley Capitals 7-2.

Coquitlam forward Malcolm McKinney carried the team on his back during the match, scoring four goals and tallying one assist to earn first-star honours before the night was over.

Adam Rockwood and Adam Rossignol also had strong games for the Express, with each player registering three assists.

The process of identifying what needs to be improved for next year has already begun, and Calvano has a few ideas about what went wrong this season.

Injuries were factor, with the club missing six

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of its forwards, including key scorer Alexander Kerfoot, who has been out since December with a shoulder injury.

“He was our engine, so our engine blew up,” Calvano said after the game.

Coquitlam will play its final home game of the season on Friday against the Surrey Eagles, with an awards ceremony taking place prior to the 7 p.m. puck drop. The final game of the season will take place the next night against the Eagle at the South Surrey Arena at 7 p.m.

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In loving Memory of AMOS, Sylvia Teresa (Hammersley) April 17, 1926February 28, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom and Nana. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Sylvia/Terri was born in West Ham, UK. In 1952, Sylvia married James Colin Amos.

Looking for a better life the two emigrated to Canada in 1956 to PoCo, BC. where they successfully ran their business, Young Driver’s of Canada together. They raised 3 children Alison, Susan (Frank) and Kevin (Sophia) and enjoyed time with the 3 grandchildren Danielle, Justine and Travis. In 1986, Sylvia and James retired and moved to Pitt Meadows where they enjoyed wintering in Arizona, until she was widowed in 1995. Sylvia continued to travel and returned to England to visit sister Brenda, (Peter) nephews Simon and Jonathon. For the past four years Sylvia resided at Amica where she was a board member and part of the volunteer group “Helping Hands.” She was proud of the accomplishments this group achieved to support seniors in need. Sylvia showed great strength, courage and compassion in her last 3 months. She had a good sense of humour, a quick wit and a welcoming smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. Thanks to all the staff at ERH for the care and compassion you showed our mother.

A Requiem Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday March 8th, at All Saints Church, 821 Fairfax at Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam.

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899 341

PRESSURE WASHING

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Repair & Maintenance Honest

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POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin.

Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

604-475-7077

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

ALL TECH ENTERPRISES LTD. Hans 604-465-2094

FURNACE SERVICE SPECIALISTS

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EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

HOME REPAIRS

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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Flooring Products & Installations, Baseboards & Painting Ask about our Spring Specials

BEST RATE MOVING

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

PLUMBING

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Leaks, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Painting, Caulking, Property Maintenance & Management. Jerry 604-720-0290

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

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7 Days / Week

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MOVING & STORAGE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $45/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

Prompt Delivery Available

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

All Work Guaranteed.

Call John 778-867-8785

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available!

S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

ELECTRICAL

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Fully Insured

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician

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Landscape Design/Installation

JMYK CONTRACTING LTD. Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general reno’s.

WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ADVANCED RENO’S & LANDSCAPING

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

FINANCIAL SERVICES

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

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UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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EXCEL ROOFING LTD. Specializing in Re-Roofs, New Roofs, Repairs. All kinds of roofing.

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp.

No job too small.Call 604-476-0766 BEST PAINTING. Int/Ext. Re-paint specialist. Repair/drywall. FREE ESTIMATES. 604-724-9953

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Free Est. (778)878-2617

FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

Roofing Specialist New roof, re-roof, repair.

Cedar shakes, shingle, torch on, tile, duroids.

Free estimates

778-246-0606 329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL

604-595-4970

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

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www.tricitynews.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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TREE SERVICES

Eastcan Roofing & Siding

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APPLIANCES

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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AUCTIONS

SEIZED-IMPOUND Vehicle Auction Sat Mar 9th @10:30 am, 231 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, www.allcityauctioneers.com

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379 TEAK DINING SUITE, 8 chairs, 2 leaves & sideboard 71” wide with glass doors $1250 obo.

604-477-0820

Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

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Isaac 604-727-5232 bradsjunkremoval.com 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

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JUNK REMOVAL

American Bulldog X adorable pups w/papers, med-lrg dogs. Fem $650 Male $850. Mike 778-230-3987

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

www.recycleitcanada.ca

EXTRA

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Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627

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SUNDECKS

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done.

Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950.

Call 604-302-2357

Shepherd x, spayed female, all shots, 7 mos. asking $400. Call (604)847-0171 Shihtzu(3/4) Papillon x pups, 3m tri-colour, dewclawed, deworm, home raised with both parents. $300 604-795-6552

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL *1Bd+den. *2Bd+den. *3Bdrm.

Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com $1200/1BR-580FT², 6th fl, SuterBrook Loft (Port Moody). 6th floor, 10’ ceiling, covered balcony, parking, guest pass, storage. Access to Aria club, gym, pool and more. 5 min from Rocky Point and Inlet.

Good for single or couple. Call (604)603-7069. From March. Dates are flex. Pets OK. $1300, 1 BR, 650 sq.ft. Suterbrook (Port Moody) 22nd floor w/view, parking/storage/gym, 1 year lease call (604) 971-2111 for viewing Coquitlam 996sf 2bdrm 2bath strg carpet/wood, prkg cls to Coq Ctr Doug College elem schl NP/NS $1195 Mar 15/Apr1. 604-941-3259

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

3420 Shaughnessy St. ~ no early birds please ~

Call 604-944-2963 COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

(604)936-5755.

COQUITLAM:

GARDEN COURT

MISC. FOR SALE

BIG BUILDING SALE... “”THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859.

35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100.

47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments.

Share purchase required.

No Subsidies avail.

Call 604-464-4921 COQUITLAM

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up.

Pet allowed.

For Restless or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up.

Pet allowed.

TOWNHOMES

COQUITLAM Penthouse,Lafarge Lake 1400s/f, 2bd, 2bath, 2balc, hi-ceiling, h/wood, pool, gym. Gorgeous!!

Avail now. $2000/mo 604-808-4687

REAL ESTATE

Welcome Home !

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House?

Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We Will Buy Your House, Quick Cash & Private!

Mortgage Too High & House Won’t Sell? Can’t Make Payments?

We Lease Your House, Make Your Payments & Buy It Later!

604.657.9422

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APARTMENT/CONDO PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $940 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $815, quiet complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034 PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 3 Bdrms - avail April 1st.

- Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings.

- Laundry & storage on ea floor.

- Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets.

- Wheelchair accessible

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

2232 McAllister Ave

(604)941-7721 PORT COQUITLAM

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday & Friday, MARCH 7 & 8 BETWEEN 11 am - 3 pm Saturday, MARCH 9TH BETWEEN 12 noon - 4 pm & Sunday, March 17th BETWEEN 12 noon - 4 pm **2 BDRM APARTMENT** $880.00/mo includes everything **2 BDRM TOWNHOUSES** $975.00/mo plus utilities

3156 Coast Meridian Road A Safe, all ages community in POCO, close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

Great for families with Day Care and After School Care facilities right on the site! Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). No subsidies available. Your gross household income (before deductions) must be between $31,680 and $58,500. You also must be a family of one or more children to qualify.

Please call 604-451-6551 to confirm viewing.

PORT MOODY 180o Views of Mountains & Water New exec. 1250 sqft, 2 bd condo on 27th flr. Unobstructed views. 6 s/s appls. W/D. 2 prkg, storage. Rec center. $1950. NS/NP. Refs/credit chk req. Avail Imm. 604-355-8932

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COQUITLAM

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

RENTALS 749

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

Central Coquitlam - 1 bdrm suite, brand new. n/s, n/p. Prefer mature single. $800/mo. (604)889-6636 COQUITLAM 1 bd g/l nr Lougheed /SFU, inste laundry & alarm, ns/np, $800 incl utils. Apr 1. 604-931-8308 COQUITLAM 3 bdrm fully reno’d, inste ldry, h/w flrs, Nr Ikea NS/NP Refs $975/mo 778-885-4010 COQUITLAM behind the Vancouver Golf Course. Mar 1st. 1000 sq.ft. immaculate 2 bdrm ste. $1000/mo incl utils/cable, appls & W/D. N/S, N/P. Call 604-939-7745.

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl d/w, w/d, lam flrs, pri entry, $900 + 1/2 utils. Avl now. (604)464-4794 PORT COQUITLAM Maryhill.

Newly reno’d 1 bdrm+den, priv entr, 5appl, nr transit/elem schl. Avl now $1000/mo +utils. 604-464-2254.

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SUITES, UPPER

PORT COQUITLAM Maryhill.Newly reno’d 3 bdrm upper, 5 appls, near transit & elem school. Avail immed. $1600/mo +utils. 604-464-2254.

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TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouse, $965, quiet family complex, no pets call 604-942-2277.

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

*No Pets *Avail Immediately Move in Bonus - up to $500

~also apartments available~

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

1-800-961-7022

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Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/ Maple Ridge

2 Bedroom Apartments And 2/3 bedroom Townhouses available

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

RENTS between $880.00 – $1395.00

The Scrapper

If your combined monthly family income is between $2600.00 – $5500.00 you may be qualified for market rent.

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

PORT MOODY bright, very clean 3 bdr, w/1bdr inlaw ste, 1700s/f, 2 ba, w/d, awesome deck, 1 kitchen, f/p, ns/np, $1600 +utils. 604-283-9055.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Call 604-942-2012

Terms of Lease: Negotiable @ $4,500 month plus triple net.

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

AUTO FINANCING

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year Rental Moorage Fuel Dock W Onsite Manager

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info please contact, John Bowers, 1-250-724-3626 johnbowers@shaw.ca

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Pitt Meadows Marina

MAPLE RIDGE. 22577 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Avail April 1, 2013 currently known as Bowers Automotive Repairs is situated in the downtown core. This 3000 sq ft building boasts six bays, reception area, office and 2 bathrooms.

If required existing hoists, equipment and inventory are for sale till mid March.

TRANSPORTATION

STORAGE

Attractive modern units, in a safe, all ages community. Amenities include, playground, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

HOMES WANTED

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515-525 Foster Avenue 2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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RENTALS

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services

Sat, March 9th 10am-3pm

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PUG avail for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered, $700 or puppy back.

Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud $600 (OFA hips and cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 Bdrm apt $1240 1 Bdrm + den $960

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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Downsizing Everything Must Go

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957.

Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

RECYCLE-IT!

604.587.5865

MOVING SALE

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Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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PETS

604.220.JUNK(5865)

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

GARAGE SALES

PETS

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

RENTALS

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2008 JEEP PATRIOT - North Ed 5spd, 45,000 kms. Warr.

Silver $12,000obo. 604-525-3508 lve msg

Looking for Nola Moore, born July 23rd, 1975.

Regarding an estate.

Please email: ngaire@allenlaw.ca or Phone Allen & Company at 1-250-703-2583

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736 Can’t Qualify For a Mortgage?

I CAN HELP! No Down Payment?No Problem!

2.60% 5 yr Variable 2.89% 5 yr Fixed Martinique Walker Verico Assent Mortgage Corp.

Call: 604.984.9159

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking 1 bdrm ~ Avail Now $790/mo

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm hse completely redone. Newer appl & flooring. Garage & shed on property. Lg yard. Nr Golden Ears bridge. Apr 1. $1250. 604-941-2243 / 942-7876 POCO, 3 bedroom Upper house, garage parking, yard, clean, spacious, laminate floors, washer, dryer, nice neighborhood and location. $1350/mo., no smokers and NO PETS. Available now. Michael 604 219-4694 between hours of 10 am and 8 pm WEST COQUITLAM 608 Adler Ave Single family 2300sf. two level house with new paint & carpet. lge fncd yard. Nr Lougheed Mall.

3 bdrm 1.5 baths upper flr; 2 bdrm, fam rm, bath, ldry rm lower flr. $2000/mo + utils. 3yr lease with City of Coquitlam. Refs & sec dep req’d. Pet ok. Avail now.

View by appt only (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:40pm) 604-927-3581 Email: sjordan@coquitlam.ca

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 880 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam BC, claims a Warehouse Lien against Michelle Dedosenco of Surrey, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1961.60 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue.

If not paid in full the contents, Household Goods, will be sold or disposed of March 16, 2013.

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 13110 Code Road, Ladysmith, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Healthcare Resource Group Inc of Burnaby, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $3499.08 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, Hospital computer/TV Equipment and accessories, will be sold or disposed of March 16, 2013.

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Tri-City News Wednesday, March 6, 2013, B1

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Welcome to Port Moody and the 13th Annual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival! We are proud that the Film Festival calls Port Moody and the Inlet Theatre home. The Film Festival is one of the City’s longest running festivals, and is definitely a highlight in the City’s annual calendar of events.

Whether new to Port Moody, returning for the Festival, or a long time resident, check Discover Port Moody on the City’s website at www.portmoody.ca for all that’s here to enjoy. We have a variety of upscale and ethnic restaurants, unique shops, arts, culture and historic sites and beautiful parks and trails.

Putting on a film festival takes a lot of time, energy and resources, so a big thank you goes to the organizers, the members of the Port Moody Film Society, and their volunteers and sponsors.

You are in for a real treat including six outstanding Canadian feature films, six great shorts and presentations by guest film makers.

On behalf of the City of Port Moody, welcome to the 13th Annual Port Moody Film Festival. May this be the Festival’s best year yet!

Mayor Mike Clay City of Port Moody

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MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR We love movies. We support local film and film makers. We salute the best in Canadian cinema each year. And this weekend we’re not just watching. We’ll have movie guests to discuss their work.

We’ll talk about the films. We’ll pick our favourites.

Let’s begin by thanking our sponsors, our volunteers, the City of Port Moody, and the people behind the thousands and thousands of hours it’s taken to create this showcase.

We value excellence and a local voice in our movies. The media is telling us lately that this is all at risk, especially here at home in British Columbia. But there’s a misunderstanding regarding the tax credits the BC film industry is asking the Provincial Government for; that this is somehow taking money out of government coffers and away from hospitals, schools, roads…

No. The exact opposite is true. The film industry is asking for a level playing field with other tax jurisdictions (most notably Ontario) so that investment, now going elsewhere, will come here.

That means MONEY WILL ACCRUE TO THE BC GOVERNMENT for hospitals, schools, roads… through a vibrant film community that’s contributing directly to BC’s economy. It’s simple. So our provincial government will get it. How could they not?

Meanwhile this weekend is about celebrating our artists. At the movies. In the dark. Sometime a light bulb will go on somewhere in the corridors of power. We hope it’s sooner than later.

Brad Williams Artistic Director, Port Moody Canadian Film Festival

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13TH ANNUAL

PORT MOODY CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Gala Opening Thursday, March 14, 7:00 pm - Galleria Invited guests and ticket holders for REBELLE join us in the Port Moody City Hall Galleria for opening night refreshments and the launch of our 13th Anual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival.

Wrap Party

Sunday, March 17 approx. 9:15 pm - Galleria

Join us for a farewell drink as we bring things to an end.

Discuss the movies you’ve seen with your friends and stay for the People’s Pick – this year’s favourite film as chosen by our audiences.

PEOPLE’S PICK FOR FAVOURITE FILM Simply fill out the ballot you receive on your way into the theatre. Tell us how you liked the movie, then deposit that ballot in the entry box on the way out. Votes will be tabulated and our People’s Pick winner will be announced as we wrap up the Festival on Sunday, March 17th. Join us for refreshments after the final film at approximately 9:15pm in the Galleria.

One entry will win a dinner for four to Pasta Polo.

Films are just $7 each with your once-annual $5 membership.

All films are screened at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Info: www.pmfilm.ca / info@pmfilm.ca / check local papers Advance Ticket Sales: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive 1-4pm on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 and throughout Festival hours

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REBELLE (War Witch)

TAKE THIS WALTZ

Rachel Mwanza, Alain Lino Mic Eli Bastien

Michelle Williams, Seth Rogan

Directed by Kim Nguyen Drama/War | 90 min | English subtitles |

Directed by Sarah Polley Drama | 116 min |

We open this year’s Festival with Canada’s entry for an Oscar as best foreign language film. It’s also earned 12 Canadian Screen Awards nominations including one for Best Picture. This evocative feature follows a child soldier in Africa from her shocking abduction by brutal rebels through the violent life she is forced to endure. It’s also the story of her remarkable survival. Some frightening and intense scenes.

Following her directorial debut with AWAY FROM HER, Sarah Polley again shows what a fine storyteller she is with this her second feature. The film moves in daring directions as a strong lead performance from Michelle Williams and excellent support from Seth Rogan and Sarah Silverman propels this story of infidelity through to inescapably sad consequences. Explicit sexual content, strong language, nudity.

Preceded by the short film FROST directed by Jeremy Ball.

Preceded by the short film FLOAT directed by Juan Riedinger.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 16 9:30 PM

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Directed by Marion Briand Thriller/Romance | 113 min | French with English subtitles |

Directed by Sean Garrity Drama/Thriller | 94 min |

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It’s almost a cliché, this mid-life crisis of hers. Then middle-aged wife and mother Nicole receives an intriguing invitation in the mail. She can ignore it or she can respond to its sender – a mysterious “friend”. She surprises herself and decides to find out more; a decision that first takes her on a bit of a harmless adventure. However things continue to intensify and soon she’s farther out of her comfort zone than she ever imagined possible.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 7:00 PM

ALL THAT YOU POSSESS

COSMOPOLIS

Pierre Leduc is already a loner in an academic world. Then he isolates himself still further by quitting his teaching job at a university and immersing himself in a translation project. However in drawing closer to the words he translates he also draws closer to an understanding of himself and the relationships he has avoided or ignored. This is a very intelligent film, rich in humanity. Canadian Screen Award nominations include for Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

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Directed by Bernard Emond Drama | 91 min | French with English subtitles |

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Directed by David Cronenberg Drama | 109 min | Who better to bring to the screen Don DeLillo’s enigmatic novel COSMOPOLIS than directing legend David Cronenberg? We take a long, long limo ride through the streets of New York with billionaire assets manager Eric Packer. He stops a time or two but, mostly, people come to him in the car. And all of these encounters serve as part of this unfolding metaphor for a crumbling world.

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Preceded by the short film SAYS WHO directed by John R. Taylor.

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MARCH 14-17, 2013 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 7:00 PM

Preceded by the short film SUNDAY MORNING directed by Sophy Romvari.

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Tri-City News Wednesday, March 6, 2013, B3

13TH ANNUAL

PORT MOODY CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Gala Opening Thursday, March 14, 7:00 pm - Galleria Invited guests and ticket holders for REBELLE join us in the Port Moody City Hall Galleria for opening night refreshments and the launch of our 13th Anual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival.

Wrap Party

Sunday, March 17 approx. 9:15 pm - Galleria

Join us for a farewell drink as we bring things to an end.

Discuss the movies you’ve seen with your friends and stay for the People’s Pick – this year’s favourite film as chosen by our audiences.

PEOPLE’S PICK FOR FAVOURITE FILM Simply fill out the ballot you receive on your way into the theatre. Tell us how you liked the movie, then deposit that ballot in the entry box on the way out. Votes will be tabulated and our People’s Pick winner will be announced as we wrap up the Festival on Sunday, March 17th. Join us for refreshments after the final film at approximately 9:15pm in the Galleria.

One entry will win a dinner for four to Pasta Polo.

Films are just $7 each with your once-annual $5 membership.

All films are screened at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Info: www.pmfilm.ca / info@pmfilm.ca / check local papers Advance Ticket Sales: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive 1-4pm on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 and throughout Festival hours

Festival Coquitlam

REBELLE (War Witch)

TAKE THIS WALTZ

Rachel Mwanza, Alain Lino Mic Eli Bastien

Michelle Williams, Seth Rogan

Directed by Kim Nguyen Drama/War | 90 min | English subtitles |

Directed by Sarah Polley Drama | 116 min |

We open this year’s Festival with Canada’s entry for an Oscar as best foreign language film. It’s also earned 12 Canadian Screen Awards nominations including one for Best Picture. This evocative feature follows a child soldier in Africa from her shocking abduction by brutal rebels through the violent life she is forced to endure. It’s also the story of her remarkable survival. Some frightening and intense scenes.

Following her directorial debut with AWAY FROM HER, Sarah Polley again shows what a fine storyteller she is with this her second feature. The film moves in daring directions as a strong lead performance from Michelle Williams and excellent support from Seth Rogan and Sarah Silverman propels this story of infidelity through to inescapably sad consequences. Explicit sexual content, strong language, nudity.

Preceded by the short film FROST directed by Jeremy Ball.

Preceded by the short film FLOAT directed by Juan Riedinger.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 9:30 PM

LIVERPOOL

BLOOD PRESSURE

Directed by Marion Briand Thriller/Romance | 113 min | French with English subtitles |

Directed by Sean Garrity Drama/Thriller | 94 min |

Stephanie Lapointe, Charles-Alexandre Dube

at Port Moody Arts Centre | pomoarts.ca

March 18 - 22 (Mon - Fri) March 25 - 28 (Mon - Thu)

REGISTER NOW! (604) 931-2008 Full Day & Part Day Camps for Children, Youth & Families

NR

Art, Clay, Acting, Puppets & Play Theatre, Jewelry Design & more!

Michelle Giroux, Jonas Chernick

It’s almost a cliché, this mid-life crisis of hers. Then middle-aged wife and mother Nicole receives an intriguing invitation in the mail. She can ignore it or she can respond to its sender – a mysterious “friend”. She surprises herself and decides to find out more; a decision that first takes her on a bit of a harmless adventure. However things continue to intensify and soon she’s farther out of her comfort zone than she ever imagined possible.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 7:00 PM

ALL THAT YOU POSSESS

COSMOPOLIS

Pierre Leduc is already a loner in an academic world. Then he isolates himself still further by quitting his teaching job at a university and immersing himself in a translation project. However in drawing closer to the words he translates he also draws closer to an understanding of himself and the relationships he has avoided or ignored. This is a very intelligent film, rich in humanity. Canadian Screen Award nominations include for Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

Spring Break Art Camps

2425 St. Johns Street, Port Moody

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 9:30 PM

Directed by Bernard Emond Drama | 91 min | French with English subtitles |

13th Port Moody Film Festival

www.marketplaceiga.com

Preceded by the short film OMG directed by Siobhan Devine.

Patrick Drolet, Willia Ferland–Tanguay

AS WE CELEBRATE THE

221 IOCO RD., PORT MOODY • 604.461.3373

Preceded by the short film THE PARIS QUINTET directed by Benjamin Schuetze.

(TOUT CE QUE TU POSSEDES)

Port Moody!!

TIME TO RENOVATE YOUR HOME?

WE HAVE IT ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

Robert Pattinson, Sarah Gadon

Complete Renovations:

Directed by David Cronenberg Drama | 109 min | Who better to bring to the screen Don DeLillo’s enigmatic novel COSMOPOLIS than directing legend David Cronenberg? We take a long, long limo ride through the streets of New York with billionaire assets manager Eric Packer. He stops a time or two but, mostly, people come to him in the car. And all of these encounters serve as part of this unfolding metaphor for a crumbling world.

Sexual content, some violence, some strong language.

Preceded by the short film SAYS WHO directed by John R. Taylor.

SAVOnEFBullIG tion Renova

• Flooring products & installation • Kitchen cabinet & countertop • Closets • Garage remodeling • Decorative floor coating • Painting, electrical & plumbing • Fireplaces

FRIENDS OF THE FILM FESTIVAL

2013 EVENTS

Como Lake Fishing Derby - Sunday, May 26 Teddy Bear Family Concert - Saturday, June 8 Grand Parade - Sunday, June 9 Teddy Bear Picnic - Sunday, June 9 Lafarge Lake FREE Family Fishing Day - Saturday, June 15 For more information visit: festivalcoquitlam.ca

MARCH 14-17, 2013 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 7:00 PM

Preceded by the short film SUNDAY MORNING directed by Sophy Romvari.

FILM PARTNERS

WWW.PMFILM.CA

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 8:00 PM

This movie resides somewhere between Woody Allen and Alfred Hitchcock with an almost-60’s feel to it. Emilie, a coat check girl at a contemporary nightclub in Montreal, attempts to return an unclaimed coat to its owner. This simple act of kindness will lead her into a complex web of international criminal intrigue. And a sweet romantic interest will try to help her escape. A fun soundtrack accompanies the ride.

FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE & TICKET INFORMATION

Congratulations

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THE TRI-CITY NEWS

March 7, 2013 is the 100th anniversary of incorporation of the city of Port Coquitlam. To mark this occasion, The Tri-City News produced this special section on the city’s history, focusing especially on the city’s early days and the people who laid the foundation for the Port Coquitlam of today...

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Rivers, rails, roads shaped city’s development T

he city of Port Coquitlam owes its development to the rivers that seemingly surround it, the roads and rails that run through it, and the citizens who helped mould its past, present and future.

Throughout history, the local rivers sustained the First Nation peoples and the settlers who followed in the 19th century.

By 1913 a small farming and logging community called Westminster Junction, part of the District of Coquitlam, was incorporated as the city of Port Coquitlam.

At that time, the population stood at around 1,300 in an area of 6,200 acres running eastwest between the Pitt and Coquitlam rivers, and north-south bordering Burke Mountain and the Fraser River.

To span those rivers, bridges were soon erected, although in the case of the venerable old Red Bridge over the Coquitlam River, it was a matter of frequent replacement.

The original crossing, dating back to the Royal Engineers in 1862, washed away in 1894 in the largest flood on record.

The next span was condemned in 1932 and the replacement bridge lasted until 1959.

Then, on Oct. 26, 1982, a truck collision with a supporting beam collapsed this structure, and a temporary bailey bridge was laid down, and carried traffic for the next 14 years.

The current Red Bridge was dedicated in November 1996.

The public could only cross the Pitt River by ferry until March 1915, when the provincial government highway bridge was built. Its replacement was opened with much fanfare in October 1957 and lasted until the current Pitt River Bridge was opened in 2009. Other bridges in the city cross the Coquitlam River at Lougheed Highway (built 1950) and Kingsway

PHOTOS COURTESY OF POCO HERITAGE SOCIETY

Left: Shipbuilding at the end of Pitt River Road in 1918. Right: The Shaughnessy on Lions Park.

Avenue (built 1985).

The location of the Canadian Pacific Railway marshalling yards in the centre of Port Coquitlam created a definitive northsouth division in the geographical landscape of the city.

The downtown business district once centred around the Dewdney Trunk/Kingsway area and it was not until the arrival of the Lougheed Highway in 1950 that Port

Coquitlam began to experience growth.

More retail stores and businesses started up along Shaughnessy Street and, by the late 1960s, the old downtown was gone, the victim of urban renewal.

By this time, new subdivisions on Mary Hill, Citadel Heights, Birchland and Lincoln had PoCo’s population approaching 20,000.

The Shaughnessy Underpass (built 1962) meant motorists no longer had to wait at

Oldest person born in Port Coquitlam: Donald Campbell, born Dec. 28, 1913 the CPR crossing, and the Coast Meridian Overpass (built 2010), which spans the railway yards, connects Port Coquitlam’s north and south neighbourhoods.

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Pioneers gave PoCo businesses & first mayor J

ames Mars was born in Howick, Scotland on May 8 1870, one member of a family of five boys and two girls.

The Mars family emigrated to Canada in 1888 and James, at age 18, learned the skills needed to be a pioneer.

He was employed in Winnipeg on Lord Strathcona’s farm until 1892, then he moved west and found work logging in the woods around Tacoma, Wash.

In 1896, James Mars’ father Tom Mars had settled in Coquitlam with his family and James soon joined them to build a new life here.

Mars had various occupations until 1909, when he began a mercantile business with his brother Arthur, aptly named Mars Brothers and located on the corner of Kingsway Avenue and School House Road (now Mary Hill Road).

Mars was elected president of the Coquitlam Agricultural Society in 1910 and Reeve of Coquitlam in 1911.

Upon Port Coquitlam’s incorporation on March 7 1913, Mars was elected by acclamation as the city’s first mayor.

A month later, the city planned a lavish Inauguration party that took place on April 18.

It was quite a busy day for Mayor Mars, who began the proceedings at Junction School by presenting the schoolchildren with keepsake medallions.

He then led the parade across town to Aggie Park and took part in a tree-planting ceremony there.

He later attended the inaugural banquet and spoke of his city’s bright future to the visiting dignitaries assembled.

Although he only served in office for one year, James Mars will forever be immortalized as Port Coquitlam’s first mayor.

Oldest person born prior to Port Coquitlam incorporation: Margaret McLaren (Pollard), born March 5, 1913

LEFT: PHOTO COURTESY OF POCO HERITAGE SOCIETY; RIGHT: TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

Left: James Mars, PoCo’s first mayor. Right: Len Traboulay, PoCo’s longest-serving mayor, who was in the top job for almost two decades.

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In the early 1990’s due to a fire, the motel was rebuilt and reopened for business in 1994.

In 1996 under new ownership, we developed the motel into a full service hotel that opened in 1998.

In January of 2009 a decision to leave the Best Western franchise and operate as an independent hotel created a whole new chapter for accommodations in Port Coquitlam, bringing our standards to a higher level.

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he history of schools in Port Coquitlam begins long before the city incorporated in 1913.

Junction School opened around 1890 on what is now Rowland Park on Wilson Avenue.

Miss Belle Dixon was the school’s first teacher for about a dozen pupils, many of whom had to walk or ride in on horseback from as far away as Victoria Drive.

Robert Irvine followed Miss Dixon and taught from 1894 to 1899. When his daughter Ada Irvine became principal in 1911, the school had about 100 pupils.

It was about this time that the population of the area began to swell with the expected economic boom and provisions had to be made to handle the overload. Before James Park School was built in 1913 on the city’s north side, a tent was erected on the site and a home on southside Langan Avenue was also utilized.

The cornerstone for James Park School on Coquitlam Avenue was laid on Nov. 28, 1913, with the total cost of construction being $11,847. The modern state-of-the-art four classroom structure featured automatic heating and up-to-date indoor plumbing.

In the first years, only the two lower floors were utilized as an elementary school; in later years, the Port Coquitlam High School, with Grades 9 to 12, occupied the top floors until 1951.

The original James Park School was replaced in 1963 with a low-level concrete structure closer to Westminster Avenue and served the community until 2012, when the students packed up their books and moved next door to their brand new school.

Central School was built a year later at a cost of $27,934 and opened on Sept. 8, 1914. Located on Central Avenue just east of

Oldest school: Central School, opened Sept. 8, 1914

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Above: Students of Central School from 1914 to 1924 pose for a photo during a reunion in 1984. Above right: The cornerstone at Central. Below right: A newspaper clipping announcing the opening of a new school in 1959.

Shaughnessy Street, the four-room school had Miss Irvine as the first principal, and she taught as well for the next 30 years. Irvine Elementary School, opened in 1969, was named in honour of the Irvine family.

Another well-known teacher was Hazel Trembath, who taught at Central as well as Viscount Alexander, and even at the old Aggie Hall due to overcrowding. Hazel Trembath Elementary School was opened in the Citadel Heights area in 1973 in her honour.

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10 key dATes In POCO hIsTORy 1913 — The City of Port Coquitlam is incorporated 1920 — Fire consumes half the business district along Dewdney Trunk 1942 — Local blackouts and air raid drills bring WW2 closer to home 1948 — Flood of the century inundates much of western part of PoCo 1950 — Opening of Lougheed Highway brings more population 1957 — Mary Hill Subdivision brings new growth and density 1962 — Shaughnessy underpass under the CP Rail line opens 1980 — Hometown hero Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope 2001 — Pickton investigation begins PHOTO COURTESY OF POCO HERITAGE SOCIETY

2010 — Coast Meridian Overpass opens

Shaughnessy Street in downtown Port Coquitlam during the 1960s.

Port Coquitlam’s (and its neighbours’) population for the last century, from the BC Municipal Census 1921 to 2011: City 1921

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27,535 61,027 11,649

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Fox: PoCo’s hometown hero & a national hero I

n September 2012, as the academic year got underway, Fred Fox spoke at his alma mater about the legacy of his brother, for whom the high school is named.

Fred had recently gone through the pages of his parents’ old photo albums and uncovered early scenes of his family living in Winnipeg, Man., and Surrey and PoCo. He showed the Terry Fox secondary school kids snapshots of him and Terry in the 1960s at Christmas, dressed alike by their mother, and of Terry blowing out the candles on his 21st birthday cake.

Fred was eager to share his memories of Terry, whom he described as an average kid with a big heart and strong will to succeed — and whom later became an international hero.

“An average kid”is how many people remember the curly-haired young man with the wide smile who tried to run across the country in 1980 to raise $1 from every Canadian in order to beat cancer, a disease that took part of his leg in 1977 and would claim his life in 1981.

People such as his school sport coaches — Bob McGill, Bruce Moore, Fred Tinck and Terri Fleming — and SFU basketball coach Lorne Douglas, as well as friends Doug Alward and Rick Hansen often talk about Terry’s unrelenting drive.

“Terry never quit,”Fred Fox said.

But it was during his Marathon of Hope that Terry was forced to relent. He had been fighting back the pain in his body, said Fred Fox who saw Terry twice on the road in mid-1980.

In 2010, a year before her death, Betty Fox recalled the day Terry called her from Thunder Bay, Ont., to tell her the cancer had returned; he would have to stop running and return home to treat the illness that had spread to his lungs.

“It was devastating,”Betty told The Tri-City

Oldest building: JK Cooper Realty office, Shaughnessy Street (once Keith Block, 1912) News. “That wasn’t supposed to happen. He would’ve made it all the way, but... darn.”

Canadians rallied and, in February 1981, five months before he died, Terry’s dream came true as $24 million had been collected — $1 for every Canadian.

And that September, 300,000 people took part in the first Terry Fox Run at 760 sites, raising $3.5 million.

Today, there are still hundreds of Terry Fox Run sites around the world — including four in the Tri-Cities: the Hometown Run in PoCo as well as events on the same day in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore — as well as thousands of school runs across Canada.

To date, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $600 million for cancer research, the largest amount in the world for an organization named after an athlete. And“Terry’s Team Members”carry his torch, speaking at schools and raising money for the foundation.

They also continue to marvel at his achievement of running a marathon a day on one leg.

“It was almost like it was built in him that, ‘I’ve only got a short time to do this,’”Alward told The News in 2005 before the Run’s 25th anniversary.“I guess it was kind of naive to think he could do a marathon a day for 143 days. Now, I know it’s impossible. It’s just phenomenal that his body was able to endure that mentally and physically for so long.”

FILE PHOTO BY CRAIG HODGE

Terry Fox launched a cancer campaign in 1980 that is still vibrant today. More photos, pg. C9.

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PoCo’s biggest annual party started as picnic T

he 90th Port Coquitlam May Day takes place this year — and it all started as a school picnic by a river.

The first local observance of that old English tradition began in 1916, when James Park school principal Enid Cox and teacher Wynter Maxwell decided to have their own May Day in Port Coquitlam since many people could not travel to New Westminster, which had held a

May Day celebration since 1870.

Seven years later, in 1923, Women’s Institute president Christina Routley came up with the idea of having Central school come on board with James Park and the first official community May Day was held by the Coquitlam River on Marshall Island. The May Queen that year was Evelyn Mars, a descendent of well-known pioneer Donald McLean. The next year’s event

featured the first maypole dance, the ribbons tied to the woodshed out back.

In 1925, the Women’s Institute took over the organization of PoCo’s May Day, something it would do for many years, with many long hours spent decorating cars and bikes and horsedrawn wagons to create floats for the parade.

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PoCo May Day at first was a one-day event continued from page C10

In those days, the May Day parade would start at Essondale, although technically in Coquitlam, but was“adopted,”as so many PoCo people were employed at the hospital and whose school had an entry in the maypole dancing. The parade would wind its way along Dewdney Trunk Road and end up at the Aggie Hall grounds, on the city’s northside.

The procession would stop briefly at the War Memorial Cenotaph, when it was located where McMitchell Park is now, and pay their

respects to PoCo’s fallen soldiers.

As the city grew, so did May Day, from a one-day event to a weekend, then later to a week-long celebration over two weekends.

The parade no longer winds its way to the old Aggie Hall, which was demolished in 1976, and the cenotaph is now located in front of city hall on Shaughnessy Street, where the parade passes now.

A lot has changed over the last 90 years, but one thing remains constant: the time and effort that the citizens of Port Coquitlam, young and old, put into its May Day celebrations.

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Top left: The May Day royal party in 1932. Above: Royal Canadian Legion members march in the 2010 May Day parade. The parade annually draws thousands to downtown PoCo.

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Long history of PoCo sporting achievement P

ort Coquitlam boasts a long, rich history of sporting involvement and achievement, including not only Canada’s national winter sport — hockey — but also its national summer sport — lacrosse — as well as soccer and baseball.

The Dewdney Baseball League operated between 1919 and 1962 and pitted teams from Port Coquitlam against some of the finest men’s squads from around the Lower Mainland. Ruth McKenzie grew up in Port Coquitlam during those early years and recalled baseball as”the sport that mattered in Port Coquitlam.”

In the glory years of the 1950s and early ’60s, the local squad often finished atop the standings and won its share of championships.

The Port Coquitlam team’s roster included brothers Bob and Doug Rooney, and Frank and Ernie Nick, plus Bill Streifel and Ken Routley, to name just a few.

One of the pitching standouts was Fred Sabatine, who in 1956 received the season’s MVP award after losing only one of 17 games.

Morley Deans, John Kabatoff and John Jeeves also pitched that year, and the team won the Dewdney League Championship the following year, 1957.

Doug Madden was Fred Sabatine’s catcher through most of those years and remembers him pitching back-to-back games on consecutive days against the Central Park team from Burnaby during the playoffs. The Burnaby team’s big slugger was Bill Kinder, who Doug recalled“could whack the ball right out of the park but couldn’t touch Fred’s pitches throughout the games”— and the PoCo team was victorious.

Three years later in 1960, the Port Coquitlam team travelled north to Quesnel and defeated

Oldest park: Aggie Park, 1912

ABOVE: PHOTO COURTESY OF POCO HERITAGE SOCIETY; RIGHT: TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

Above: Port Coquitlam’s championship baseball team in 1957. Right: Lacrosse has long been a popular sport for spectators and young athletes in Port Coquitlam. the Summerland Macs 8-4 to capture the Labour Day Tournament held there. In the deciding game, pitcher Sabatine helped his own cause by getting on base and was brought in

by Bob Rooney’s single. The semi-final game that advanced PoCo to the final had pitcher Morley Deans taming the always-tough Kelowna Labatts team that had won the last three previous tournaments. The team celebrated their victory just as the skies opened up and the rain poured down.

Fast-forward half a century or so and you’ll find Sabatine still involved with organizing local sports in the community long after his retirement from CP Rail in 1989. Deans spent 35 years with the Forest Service before retiring in 1996 and Doug Madden had a long career with the PoCo Fire Department before calling it quits and enjoying the quiet life at Logan Lake.

Their memories of playing baseball together years ago have stayed with them all their lives.

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CPR’s rail yard made PoCo a company town T

he entry of British Columbia into Confederation in 1871 was achieved with the promise that a transcontinental railway would be built to link the new province with the rest of Canada.

Soon after the railway’s mainline reached Port Moody in 1886, a branch line south to New Westminster was opened. Where the railway tracks diverged, just west of the Coquitlam River, a small community named Westminster Junction began to take shape.

There is no doubt the Canadian Pacific Railway had the biggest influence on the history and development of Port Coquitlam over the last 100 years.

Its decision to develop 500 acres of flat farmland into the largest marshalling yard west of Calgary in 1911 helped spur the rapid growth and development in the area. This interest led Westminster Junction to the decision to incorporate in March of 1913 as the City of Port Coquitlam.

For many years, the title“company town” was quite accurate when applied to PoCo as most of the workers in the railroad shops and roundhouse, as well as the crews that ran the trains, lived in the area.

The neighbourhoods to the north (Flint Street) and south (Langan Avenue) soon sprang up, with new construction of houses and roads for these workers. It was said that in Port Coquitlam you either worked at Essondale (later known as Riverview Hospital) or the CPR. The local passenger train service was vital for commuting to or from Vancouver, New Westminster and the Fraser Valley. Local merchants would pick up their deliveries of goods down at the CP Rail team track by the station with horse and wagon, long before the days of

Oldest bridge: Canadian Pacific Railway’s swingspan bridge over Pitt River: 1913

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Above: The Canadian Pacific Railway yard under construction in 1912 (photo from the Coquitlam Star newspaper). Right: An aerial photograph of the rail yard taken in 1976. congested highways and truck trailers.

The Shaughnessy Street crossing drew the ire of residents for years as CP trains would block traffic as they shunted back and forth through town. It wasn’t until December 1962 that an underpass was built to alleviate this problem.

Times changed and the world moved forward, people became less-dependent on the railways for travel with the mass-production of the automobile after the Second World War.

The airline industry gave a faster alternative to the passenger train and could whisk a traveller across the country in hours, rather than days.

Today, Canadian Pacific Railway in Port Coquitlam is a vital transportation corridor that links the port of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland to markets in Canada, the United States and around the world.

The old steam engine’s shrill whistle on a cold moonlit evening may be lost forever but still exists in Port Coquitlam’s history.

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ith the incorporation of Port Coquitlam in 1913, there was an obvious need to build a city hall that would reflect the permanence and stature of the new community.

In the spring of 1914, two lots on McAllister Avenue were purchased for $2,000 apiece and local contractor Charles Davies was hired to build the new hall.

The brick for the building came from Nanaimo and the“veronastone”was to be supplied from the Hynes Stone and Staff Co., a local business.

The building was finished by the fall of 1914 at a cost of around $19,000, which the city had borrowed, anticipating an economic boom that never came. In fact, the second floor remained a dusty storeroom until finished in the 1960s.

During the Second World War, the ironwork was removed from the roof in order to install an air raid siren, which could be heard well over two miles away.

Up until 1972, the RCMP and its predecessors, the B.C. Provincial Police, used the basement as their headquarters and jail.

The city library, under the leadership of librarian Annette LaFleur, was also a tenant in the basement until a new facility was built at Leigh Square in 1962.

By 1987, work had begun on a new threestorey addition to the hall, with the new entrance now facing Shaughnessy Street. Still visible today is the city’s original coat of arms, which sits proudly above the old entrance off McAllister. The motto reads:“By commerce and industry we prosper.”

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PHOTOS COURTESY POCO HERITAGE SOCIETY

Above: Port Coquitlam’s first city hall until 1914. Below: The current city hall, photographed from McAllister Avenue, in 1985.

“Proud to be a ppart of Po Portt Coquitlam’s History!”

Oldest house: George Black house, 2112 Mary Hill Rd., circa 1889

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Happy 100th Birthday!

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As a life-long resident of our community, it’s a privilege to serve the people of Port Coquitlam on City Council. Over the last 100 years, countless people have helped build a city that we can all be proud of. That work continues today. By working together and staying true to our values, we can ensure that Port Coquitlam’s best days are still to come. Be a part of it!

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made possible by the advertising of local businesses. n The majority of the articles were written by Bryan Ness of the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society, with contributions by News reporters Diane Strandberg and Janis Warren, and editing and design by News editor Richard Dal Monte. n Thanks to PoCo Heritage Society for use of its photographs.

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PORT COQUITLAM EURO-RITE FC

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Sunday, March 10 at 1:00pm GRAND PRIZE - Euro-Rite “DREAM” Kitchen 2ND PRIZE - Weekend in Las Vegas for 2 Travel services provided by Maritime Travel (valued at $1,500)

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Vancouver Whitecaps Season Tickets for 2 (valued at $1,200)

DRAW DATE: March 10th, 2013 1pm at Gates Park, 2215 Reeve Street, Port Coquitlam. 20,000 - $5 tickets printed. Winners consent to the release of their names by the licensee. Port Coquitlam FC Soccer Association, 604-944-2901, BC Gaming Event Licence #47102

PoCo Euro-Rite FC JAMBOREE March 9 & 10 Gates Park 2215 Reeve St. Port Coquitlam

• 1000 + local soccer players • 200 + Soccer Games • Fun Games, Food & Activities • Join us!

PoCo Euro-Rite FC would like to thank their sponsors & supporters for their continued support!

Please come out and support KidSport’s Bi-Annual used Sporting Goods Sale, Saturday, March 9th, 10:00am - 2:00 pm at Riverside Secondary in Poco.

For more info, visit www.kidsporttricities.ca

Soccer Registration OPENS Mar. 9/13 www.pocosoccer.com