The Tri-City News, July 09, 2014

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Tom Fletcher/A10 Letters/A11 A Good Read/A13 Community Calendar/A13

What’s the buzz in local parks? Blue skies, sunshine and bees

STEVE SMITH PHOTOS

A walk in the park can be a time to commune with nature. Above, lupins bloom at Castle Park in Port Coquitlam’s Citadel Heights subdivision, a delightful sight for humans and attractive for bees, too.

Not enough rental units, says deacon Evergreen Line development cuts into rental stock

IN QUOTES

“The city works with the development community when it can… but it really does require that senior levels of government get involved.”

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A deacon from St. Laurence Anglican Church says he is concerned about a lack of affordable housing in Coquitlam and wants the city to create incentives for developers to build more rental units. Steve Bailey, who is also a member of the

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart (left)

Tri-Cities Ministerial Association, told city council on Monday that with new developments being built around Evergreen Line sta-

tions — particularly in Burquitlam — many affordable housing units are being replaced with expensive condominiums and townhouses that current residents can’t afford. “We would like council

to give incentives to encourage mixed housing and healthy neighbourhoods,” he told councillors. “We urge Coquitlam to take a lead in this area.” see COUNCILLOR, page A12

Beaches, booze don’t mix: cops By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Where is Nicola? Mounties and family search for man who went missing last week on Westwood Plateau. See article on page A3

With hot and sunny weather back this week, police will be stepping up enforcement at local beaches. Coquitlam RCMP stepped up its weekend patrols at Buntzen Lake about two weeks ago, said Cpl. Jamie Chung. “It’s really weather dependent because if it’s going to be a cloudy or rainy weekend, we may not do extra patrols, just the regular patrols,” he said. “But if it’s hot and sunny like this weekend, we’re going to put in extra patrols.” He reminded the public that drinking on the beach, impaired driving and drinking on the boat are all prohibited. “We will be out on the water checking boaters,” Chung added. “And when you’re out and about in the boat, make sure you have all the safety equipment and make sure the operator carries the necessary permits.” see COPS CALLED, page A6


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