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Housing CEO: R’view will be model for health care JANIS WARREN The Tri-CiTy News

The CEO of BC Housing is defending his agency’s move to link the vision for Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam with a provincial health announcement last month.

This week, Shayne Ramsay responded to criticism about the visioning document being dropped on local officials at the same time provincial ministers announced the province would open 143 beds for mental health patients at the historic site, which has been undergoing extensive public consultation for the past two years about its future use.

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strate to the stakeholders and the community that we really heard the message around the health facilities and re-establishing Riverview as a model for mental wellness,” said Ramsay, whose organization is in charge of the 103-year-old site that was formally closed about three years ago.

Much of the push by those taking part in the consultation so far has been to renew the 244-acre property and return the grounds to a mental wellness hub. see REPORT, page 10

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This northern pygmy owl was one of some 8,500 birds spotted and counted by volunteers during the annual Christmas bird count, held last Saturday around the region and organized by the Burke Mountain Naturalists. For more on this year’s fog-plagued count, see page 8.

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THE REFUGEE CRISIS

Bitter Sweet beer bash to aid refugees Coquitlam woman aims to raise $10k

by Valentine’s Day SARAH PAYNE

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A Coquitlam woman who is raising money for the UN Refugee Agency is hoping a craft beer night next month will help her reach her $10,000 target by Feb. 14.

Candace Le Roy started the endeavour in early October after seeing the widely distrib-

uted and devastating photo of three-year-old Alan Kurdi washed up on the shores of a Turkish beach. The young Syrian had died with his brother and mother as they and their father tried to reach Greece in the hopes of one day coming to Canada.

“It just hit me and I thought of my son instantly, and I could not look away,” said Le Roy, the director of SFU’s Sustainability Office. “I really wanted to do something, anything, so I decided to focus on something I’m good at, which is organizing people and running events.”

In about two months Le Roy has raised just over $5,500. She started by selling some of her own belongings, then asking friends and family for donations, and, more recently, local businesses in exchange for ads on her website. Le Roy hopes an event on Feb. 13 that mixes craft beer with snacks and dessert will bridge the final gap.

The money raised will go to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the organization that provides immediate assistance such as food, water, shelter and medical care to refugees around the world.

“The UN Refugee Agency seemed to be the most effective and comprehensive of all the organizations that are helping refugees,” Le Roy said, adding the UNHCR’s goal is to help refugees who want to return home, if possible, and supports those transferred to different countries as they rebuild their lives.

And while Le Roy can’t say for certain whether the money raised will help a Syrian refugee, she’s hoping it will help a family like hers.

“Even if one person is helped to get out of the country and be safe, find a new home

and make a new life for themselves,” she said. “I don’t know if $10,000 will get them there but I hope it’s a start.”

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• The Bitter Sweet Valentine’s event is on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Bitter Tasting Room in Vancouver and will feature craft beers paired with appetizers and desserts. For more details and info about Candace Le Roy’s fundraising effort, visit www.unhcrfundraise10000.wordpress. com. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Port Moody’s Gheseger ready to take on world at international dog show Training her dog Vedder takes up most of 17-yearold’s spare time DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

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mma Gheseger’s year is going to the dogs already — but in a good way.

The 17-year-old Port Moody resident is heading to Crufts in Birmingham, England in March, the world’s largest dog show where she will represent Canada at the junior world finals.

She’s a rare breed in the TriCities: Not only does she own a champion Newfoundland dog named Vedder but she has been training in dog show handling and obedience since she was 12.

“I fell in love with it,” Gheseger said. “You learn about other breeds, I get opportunities to handle other dogs and it brings opportunities. Now I’m going to England and I’d never thought I’d get that far.”

To win the honour of going to Crufts, Gheseger had to win zone finals with Vedder, then compete nationally in Toronto with a “borrowed” dog, a Bernese mountain dog named Romeo.

In the national competition, Gheseger placed fourth in

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Emma Gheseger with her Newfoundland dog, Vedder. The 17-year-old Port Moody resident came fourth in Canada in national obedience competition — fourth as junior handler — and will travel in March to Birmingham, England to compete in Tufts, the world largest dog show, where she will represent Canada at the junior world finals both obedience and as junior handler, a significant accomplishment given that she’d

only known the dog a week.

“It takes up most of my time,” said Gheseger of her

training and competition schedule. In fact, she’s so busy, she goes to school at

Inquiry Hub in Coquitlam, one of School District 43’s programs of choice, because

it gives her flexibility to train and study.

For her graduation project this year, Gheseger plans to study chiropractics for dogs with a specialist she has been shadowing, and will go on to further her education at SFU, and study animal chiropractic care at Parker University in Texas.

Gheseger admits dog shows can be full of drama, and there are some characters like those portrayed in the filmed-inVancouver comedy Best in Show. But for her, showing off Vedder is a treat and she enjoys the social aspect of the events.

Vedder is just six years old but already he has many credits to his name, including Ultimate Newf title, an award a member of the large furry breed can get if it wins several championships, including: Canadian Championship, Companion Dog, Draft Dog, Water Rescue Dog and Canine Good Neighbour.

Gheseger is the first junior handler to achieve this and she says she has come a long way since first becoming interested in the breed when she was younger. At the time, her mom, who is also a dog trainer, was working with Newfie dogs and Gheseger said she was impressed by the breed’s gentleness, work ethic and rescue ability.

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WWW.TRICITYNEWS.COM Left: The west side of the Nicola Avenue link in Port Coquitlam’s Dominion Triangle, between Home Depot and Costco. Far left: A City of Port Coquitlam map of the planned completion of Nicola that will connect with the area near Canadian Tire and Walmart.

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Nicola connector in works for Dominion Triangle Deal reached with land owner; road to cost $630k JANIS WARREN

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Shoppers will soon have a faster way to reach retailers throughout Port Coquitlam’s Dominion Triangle.

This week, the city announced it had inked a deal with a property owner to link Nicola Avenue from the west side (near Costco and Home Depot) to Fremont Village (near Canadian Tire and Walmart).

Currently, drivers have to use Lougheed Highway to access all the northeast area businesses, or go around the north side, along Dominion Avenue.

“This road has been a long time coming,” said PoCo Coun.

Brad West, chair of the city’s smart growth committee. “It’s probably one of the top things I hear from residents and it’s a source of frustration for a lot of people.”

Michael Hind, CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, also welcomed the news, stating in a press release the new connector will help to make the triangle “an active and vibrant commercial hub.”

Siu Tse, PoCo’s manager of development engineering, said the city hopes to award the construction contract next month for the 120 m, two-lane road and work will likely be done by the end of the year; pre-loading, lasting about four months, is expected to start this spring.

The road will be funded out of the city’s development cost charge reserve at a cost of $630,000.

And it will be built through vacant acreage owned by Jacqui Cohen of the Army and Navy Department Stores and Newton Investments, a public company that manages real estate and of which Cohen is president.

Tse said Newton Investments, which has been on title for the land at 1021 Nicola Ave. since 1996 hasn’t shown interest in developing its property until now (the city has yet to receive any rezoning applications), is dedicating the road allowance in advance of its bids at no cost

to PoCo taxpayers.

As a result of the road dedication, Newton Investments now has about 4.5 acres left at the site, directly east of Costco.

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Meanwhile, Tse said a portion of the road fronting 1032 Nicola Ave. will also be completed but the city won’t require a road dedication as it was provided 17 years ago. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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PROVINCIAL BYELECTION

Meet candidates in Coq.-Burke Mountain The three main parties have named their candidates in the Feb. 2 byelection. Here are snapshot profiles of each. More coverage to come in the paper and at tricitynews.com

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Age: 59 Occupation: Business development consultant for non-profit and for-profit organizations.

Do you live in the riding/ how long? Yes/30 years.

How long have you been a member of your party? Since 2009.

Top 3 issues: • Transportation and infrastructure: “To expand transit services, buses and parking.”

• Education: “To deliver a healthy economy to feed new dollars in education.”

• Public safety.

One sentence on why you are running: “It’s never been more important to have a strong voice in government and I believe that we need to keep the economy moving forward to assure that jobs are stable and new ones are being created.”

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LIBERAL MP OFFICE TO OPEN IN FEB.

The new MP for CoquitlamPort Coquitlam will take over the campaign space used by his rival last fall.

Liberal MP Ron McKinnon is expected to open his constituency office later this month at 101-3278 Westwood St. It’s the same address that former BC Liberal MLA Doug Horne used for his federal bid under the Conservative banner.

Horne’s departure from his provincial seat has resulted in a byelection. Voters in Coquitlam-Burke Mountain will head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 2, Premier Christy Clark announced this week.

Meanwhile, McKinnon said he hopes to have a grand opening at his new constituency digs next month, in between parliamentary sittings. jwarren@tricitynews.com

JOE KEITHLEY

Age: 59 Occupation: Record company president and professional musician (he’s frontman for legendary Vancouver punk band DOA).

Do you live in the riding/ how long? “No, but we are moving here this year.”

How long have you been a member of your party? “I ran for the BC Green party in 1996 and 2001. I rejoined the party in 2015.”

Top 3 issues: • Education.

• More funding for transit in Coquitlam.

• Job growth in Coquitlam.

One sentence on why you are running: “I am running because Coquitlam deserves open and honest representation, which I will provide and the BC NDP and the BC Liberals clearly will not.”

Twitter: @DOAJoe Email: joe.keithley@greenparty.bc.ca Website: www.votejoekeithley. com Phone: 604-425 0451

JODIE WICKENS

Age: 33 Occupation: Executive director of the Autism Support Network, family advocate and senior therapist.

Do you live in the riding/ how long? No. How long have you been a member of the party? 2 years Top 3 issues: • Education and lack of schools on Burke Mountain.

• Rising costs and affordability.

• Lack of new transit routes.

One sentence on why you are running: “Our community needs a fresh new voice in Victoria who will stand up to [Premier] Christy Clark and fight hard to make life easier and more affordable for families, seniors and the most vulnerable.”

Twitter: @jbtwickens Facebook: fb.com/jodiewickensndp Email: jodie.wickens@bcndp. ca Website: www.jodiewickens. bcndp.ca Phone: 604-472-5466

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CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Fog gets in way of counting birds GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News

Foggy weather hampered visibility for this year’s Christmas Bird Count but volunteers were still able to collect valuable data for the Tri-Cities, according to SFU ecologist John Reynolds.

While the figures are still being tallied, 75 volunteers broken up into 15 teams identified a total of 8,000 birds from 75 species during the annual bird census, numbers that are lower than average. At times it was possible to hear some of the birds, Reynolds said, but the low fog made them difficult to spot.

“We knew they were out there,” he said, “we just couldn’t see them.”

Still, Reynolds notes that a one-year snapshot does not tell scientists much about the local bird population and the statistics need to be interpreted in a larger context.

The Tri-Cities are just one of more than 2,000 places across North America where the Christmas count takes place, with all of the data being sent to the Audubon Society, which uses it to track migration and species variation.

The Burke Mountain Naturalists have ran the count in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

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A green-winged teal (left) was one of thousands of birds spotted by volunteers (above) during the annual Christmas bird count hosted in the Tri-Cities by the Burke Mountain Naturalists.

and Port Moody for more than 20 years, with noticeable changes occurring over that time. For example, the number of species spotted in the area has risen dramatically, from a low of 40 in 1995 to an average of 84 in the last few years.

Reynolds said that warmer winters are likely the reason for the increase in variation, with many birds managing to find food sources throughout the cold months.

“Milder winters benefit the number of species,” he said.

“The cold snap that we experienced for the week or so before the count undoubtedly caused

a few lingering species to move further south.”

One bird that was nonexistent in the area during the winter months but has started popping up during the Christmas counts is the Anna’s hummingbird. Volunteers spotted 38 last year and 30 this year due to the fog, with the increase from earlier days of the count attributed to milder temperatures and bird feeders being left out year-round, Reynolds said.

The Rufus hummingbird, another common sight during the summer months, has also been popping up in the data

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“A lot of people are surprised to think a tiny bird like that, which needs high-energy

for 100 years,” Reynolds said.

“They provide an unprecedented series of counts done in a standardized way that allows you to analyze trends over time.”

Participating in the counts is also a fun way to get to know other birders, Reynolds said, and get outdoors for a few hours over the holidays.

• John Reynolds will be presenting an overview of the data collected from this year’s bird count at the next Burke Mountain Naturalists meeting on Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Como Lake United Church. Members of the public are welcome to attend. More details, see page 27.

food to survive, can survive in the winters,” Reynolds said.

“Frankly, so am I. But they are here with us to stay as long as the mild winters stay with us.”

More than 100 years ago, it was a Christmas tradition in some parts of North America to go outside and shoot as many birds as possible. But as the bird population shrank and people became more environmentally aware, they began to count the birds instead of kill them.

The Audubon Society took up the initiative, keeping track of the data from across North America and parts of Central America, collected during the various counts.

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Port Moody residents may one day be able to put their property tax payment on plastic.

Residents often ask to pay the hefty annual bill with a credit card, said Paul Rockwood, the city’s general manager of financial services, but hasn’t been implemented yet because of the merchant fee, which can be up to 2%.

“It would essentially require up to a 2% increase in taxes just to cover the merchant fee,” Rockwood said at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting. Credit cards are accepted for smaller bills like utility payments and licences.

Other municipalities that have provided the service, including Maple Ridge, Langford, Victoria and Kamloops, have used a thirdparty provider that passes the convenience fee on to the taxpayer instead of the city. But Rockwood said that often re-

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Port Moody will monitor other cities’ allowed use of credit cards to pay property taxes but said there are costs involved. sults in less demand, with only about 1% of residents choosing to pay with a credit card.

“It’s interesting that when people have to pay the cost of it, they’re not using it,” said Coun. Barbara Junker, who noted BC Hydro previously allowed users to pay monthly bills on a pre-authorized credit card but later discontinued the service because of the fees.

Some of the risks of using a third-party system include the refund process, which is often handled through another company and can result in mix-ups and delays. There can also be

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unwarranted charge disputes when taxpayers can’t identify the transaction, since it lists the third-party company name, resulting in delayed property tax payment and associated fees.

“Our position at this time is maybe let [other municipalities] work some of those things out but we’re not opposed to implementing this,” Rockwood said.

Council agreed to monitor the experiences of other cities that are taking credit cards for property taxes and revisit the issue in the future. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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FUTURE OF RIVERVIEW

Report called for Valleyview building to be saved, used continued from front page

Coquitlam city council is on the record endorsing a report

by Dr. John Higenbottam, a clinical psychologist and former Riverview vice-president, in which he calls on the province to ease the pressure on Lower Mainland hospitals and other health care facilities to treat individuals known as SAMIs, or severely addicted mentally ill.

Higenbottam suggested the provincial government relocate the Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions programs for SAMIs to Riverview — which will now happen — but he also recommended the Valleyview building be turned into an acute care hospital.

But at last month’s press conference, Housing Minister Rich Coleman said Valleyview will be demolished to make way for two new buildings to replace the Burnaby facility as well as the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre and the Provincial Assessment Centre.

Ramsay countered that the provincial government has to make decisions around the best provision of health care services.

“I think we got a great start on Riverview with almost $200 million in new health facilities announced for Riverview,” he said. “I believe with the existing Hillside and Brookside [buildings], you really begin to

comments, saying, “We made a conscious decision to link the vision to the healthcare facility and really demonstrate to folks — as part of the rejuvenated Riverview — health

re-establish a significant health presence on the site and we certainly heard that loud and clear during the consultation process.”

He reiterated his earlier

will be a significant component of it.”

More fine-tuning of the land-use plan will be made once the BC Housing consultation finishes this year and

moves to the city for further discussion, he said.

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the visioning document to Feb. 12. Go to renewingriverview.ca to have your say on the future of Riverview. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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R’view a gem that will be fought for

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s is common in environmental matters in the Tri-Cities, Elaine Golds says it best. On the future of the Riverview Hospital lands, she writes: “To suggest anything less than full protection of [Riverview] trees is tantamount to petty vandalism of a unique heritage site in the Lower Mainland.”

That quote comes from her column on page 31 of today’s paper, in which she reacts to the document released on Dec. 17 by the province that shows plans to raze Valleyview Pavilion to make way for two new buildings for mental health patients. The overall redevelopment would also include housing and an “economic development zone.”

This does not bode well for the future of Riverview’s heritage and environmental assets, and we hardly trust the BC Liberal government to preserve this site in the manner it deserves.

Still, if Christy Clark and company think they can bulldoze a gem that is valuable to this region and this province without a fight, they are mistaken.

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RESULTS: YES 53% / NO 47%

PROVINCIAL POLITICS

Some new year’s resolutions for B.C. MLAs AS I SEE IT

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t’s that time of year when many of us consider making a few resolutions for self-improvement. Here are suggested resolutions for the province’s MLAs. • Buy a thesaurus: An online search in the B.C. government’s newsroom turned up 148 results for “highly respected,” 361 for “strong economy” and a mind-boggling 1,610 for “world-class.”

B.C. is home to world-class infrastructure, world-class safety protocols, destinations for world-class sporting events, world-class wineries, and a world-class isotopes research tunnel.

It’s as though there’s a function on the keypads of government flacks for the term or a prize to see how many times it can be worked into a single news release.

Environment Minister Mary Polak may have won in July, with a release that used world-class three times and world-leading once, presumably for creativity’s sake.

• Be more discerning in photo-op mates: In three years, Premier Christy Clark has had photo opportunities with Indonesian billionaire Sukanto Tanoto, former chairman and CEO of South Korean-based POSCO, Mr.

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Joon-Yang Chung, and Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak. Tanoto is the wallet behind the Woodfibre LNG proposal in Squamish, POSCO has coal interests in B.C., and Petronas — majority shareholder in Pacific Northwest LNG — is owned by the Malaysian government.

Either Clark has had a string of incredible bad luck or she’s going to develop a reputation for bringing it with her. Shortly before meeting Clark, Tanoto was fined U.S. $205 million for evading taxes. A few months after his meeting with Clark, POSCO’s chairman was fired after allegations he and other former executives operated a $9-million slush fund. And Malaysia’s prime minister is under investigation over U.S. $700 million that’s missing from a state-owned enterprise and mysteriously seems to be sitting in his personal bank account.

• Can the mantra or live up to it: In 2011, Christy Clark promised to run “the most open and transparent government in Canada,” which is odd because she was part of the cabinet of Gordon Campbell, who had also promised to run “the most open and transparent government in Canada.”

In 2013, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil stood outside the legislative chamber and declared he would run “the most open and transparent government in the country.”

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne promised that hers would be “the most open and transparent government in Canada.” Luckily for Wynne, her predecessor, Dalton McGuinty, set the bar low.

Only one government can be the most open and transparent at a time. Work it out amongst yourselves, maybe odd-numbered days for Ontario, even for B.C. • Fall back on 19th century technology for answering media questions and embrace 21st century innovations for backups: For media inquiries, face-to-face is best; otherwise try the telephone — it’s quaint but it works.

Goes without saying, but delete the delete button and build a firewall to protect political staff from online threats like Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo.

Five resolutions for the political class to ponder. Until then, Happy New Year.

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THE FUTURE OF RIVERVIEW

Riverview lands are for all the people of B.C., not developers The Editor, Re. “Mental health facility, commercial district are in works for Riverview” (The TriCity News, Dec. 18).

The Riverview Hospital lands have been designated as a haven for people with mental health issues for more than 100 years. Acres of this land have already been developed by market housing over the past 40 years (think Riverview Heights). Only the central core of what was once Riverview hospital lands remains.

This site is also a remarkable arboretum that contains trees and plants brought from many places in the world for study here, and they must be nurtured and retained as park land. Where else can you find such treasures?

Maybe people need to be of a certain age to remember the

For more on future of Riverview lands, read Green Scene, page 31

grassy lawns, flowers and fields of Riverview.

Wake up, people. When any more of this land becomes market housing, it is gone forever. We need spaces for hospitals, we need parks, but we don’t need to hand our precious spaces over to developers. They have already had their share of Riverview land.

We need to protect what we have for future generations and not give in to the whims of this provincial government.

The dollar value it is looking at is short-term gain for it and a huge loss for the people of British Columbia.

Linda Lebrun, Coquitlam

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PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS

And you thought your assessment increase was big Five properties in region valued above $10 million JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

Many homeowners are stunned at the jump in their property value but just imagine if the increase was measured in the millions.

Some of the priciest properties in the Fraser Valley have gained more than $2 million, according to data released Tuesday by B.C. Assessment.

The highest assessed single family house in the region is at 2021 Indian Fort Dr. in Surrey and its value leapt $2.4 million or 25% from $9.5 million to just over $11.9 million.

A White Rock house at 13616 Marine Dr. shot up by almost $2.8 million or 30%, from $9.1 million to $11.87 million.

When acreages are included, the highest assessed residential property in the Fraser Valley (into which B.C. Assessment includes Surrey and Richmond) was a Surrey acreage at 17146 20 Ave. that gained nearly $2 million to $16.15 million.

And the priciest property in Langley Township — an acreage at 19683 0 Ave. — saw its assessment rise 31% or $2.4 million to $10.06 million, from $7.6 million.

(Explore the interactive map at bclocalnews.com/ news/364302281.html to see the 50 highest assessed homes in the Fraser Valley.)

Surrey houses dominate the region’s top 100 list, which includes only a few other properties further east — four acreages in Langley Township ranging from $4.8 to $6.1 million and one in Chilliwack’s Columbia Valley valued at $4.6 million. Five properties on the list exceed $10 million.

The most expensive home in B.C. overall was Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s Vancouver house at 3085 Point Grey Rd., now assessed at $63.87 million, up 10.9%.

Apart from that house and from $51-million James Island off Sidney, the top 10 highest value homes in B.C. are all in Vancouver and exceed $29 million.

According to B.C. Assessment, detached houses in urban areas of the Fraser Valley typically gained five to 25%, and more rural houses were up or down by as much as five% in most cases.

Strata units in the Fraser Valley gained between zero and 10%, while commercial properties increased 5% to 25%.

Bigger increases were more common in Greater Vancouver, where detached houses were up 15 to 30% and strata units were usually up around 10%.

You can look up any B.C. property’s assessment at evaluebc.bcassessment.ca.

The new 2016 assessments are as of last July 1.

“This is a snapshot in our rear-view mirror,” B.C. Real Estate Association chief economist Cameron Muir said.

“Home prices have probably gone up 10% across the region since then.”

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You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com Muir said strong demand and a diminishing supply of increasingly scarce single detached houses triggered the “pretty significant gains” of 2015. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel

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1. If you believe your property is affected by this application, attend the meeting in person and submit comments directly to Council.

2. You can also send a submission in writing anytime before 12 noon on January 12, 2016. If you plan on sending your feedback ahead of time, email it to clerks@portmoody.ca or fax it to 604.469.4550.

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Last month, just as the municipal download deadline was nearing, the provincial Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations told the city it would maintain the dikes until Dec. 31, 2020 (an order-in-council was passed Nov. 23, 2015, to stop the transfer).

For years, Coquitlam city council has called on the provincial government to not download responsibility for the dikes until it had raised them to meet flood-level requirements.

The existing dike crest fails both the agricultural and provincial standards, thereby making the nearby farmlands prone to flooding during a Fraser River spring freshet. As well, the dike crest is too narrow and the bank too steep, and it has areas

that are eroding.

Jozsef Dioszeghy, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works, told The Tri-City News the provincial work still hasn’t been completed despite ongoing liability concerns, although he expects the improvements will go ahead within the next five years at a cost of roughly $10 million.

Coquitlam is one of five B.C. jurisdictions where diking assets are still owned by the provincial government. And sections of the century-old Drainage, Ditch and Dike Act under which the Coquitlam Diking District exists were set to be repealed on Dec. 31, 2015.

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Adolescence and young adulthood can be difficult enough, but if you are a transgender person, you could be facing even more challenges.

Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, drugs and alcohol may be ways to cope when you are struggling with your gender identity, says Tim Veresh of Plea Community Services, who notes there are more positive ways to experience the journey.

The executive director of the Vancouver-based youth services agency says transgender youth are among the most vulnerable and social workers have identified several in the Tri-Cities who could benefit from strong support networks.

“We have been hearing from social workers [that] it’s an issue. We’ve also been hearing it from our youth,” Veresh said.

These young people don’t identify with the gender they were born into and have trouble understanding their feelings — their parents may struggle, too.

Both could benefit from support and information from knowledgeable people and, to that end, Plea is starting two groups in the Tri-Cities, one for trans youth up to age 25 and another for their parents and caregivers. The idea is to provide social connections and a safe place to talk about issues of importance to the youth and their families.

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Shake off the last of the holidays and get back into the swing of things with some fun live music, a great flick, a chance to hang out with hockey greats and a trip to the winter farmers’ market.

Friday, Jan. 8 GET GREEN

The Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse series kicks off 2016 with Shades of Green, a lively band playing a funky mix of folk, Americana and Irish music. The show runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo).

FILM NIGHT

The Port Moody Film Society presents Boyhood, an epic film shot over 12 years with the same cast. The movie shows Mason literally growing up on screen, with all the twists and turns of childhood and youth, and garnered several Golden Globes and other awards. It’s at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) at 7:30 p.m.

SUITE E

The Suite E Life Drawing Group opens its latest show at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) with a reception at 7 p.m. The members are displaying about 40 acrylic and oil paintings in The Selective Eye. Also opening at Place des Arts are Fragments of Life by Anson Aguirre Firth and Package Deal by Diana Durrand, Claire Moore and Jo-Anne Sheen.

CANUCKS NIGHT

The Coquitlam Express host the stars of the Vancouver Canucks’ 1994 Stanley Cup run in Canucks Alumni Night. Players like Jyrki Lumme, Dave Babych, Cliff Ronning and more will be at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) to sign autographs and meet with fans during the first intermission. Get there early for the pre-game reception at 5:30 p.m. and get tickets for the raffle; proceeds go to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Puck drop against the Trail Smoke Eaters is at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9 TREE CHIP

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Deborah Colvin’s piece Incubate is part of the Suite E Life Drawing Group’s show, The Selective Eye, opening at Place des Arts Friday.

If you still have the Christmas tree hanging around there’s still time to get it chipped. The Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society are chipping in the Mundy Park lot off Hillcrest Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Knapp Plantland and Florist (1300 Dominion Ave., PoCo) is chipping trees for a minimum $5 donation to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily to Jan. 25.

LITTLE LEAGUE

Do you have a budding baseball star? Registration for Coquitlam Little League starts today at the Scout Hall (corner of

Porter Street and Winslow Avenue ) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are leagues for ages four to nine and for 10 to 18; visit www.coquitlamlittleleague.ca for full details.

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ARTS CLASSES

Place des Arts mini classes this month Place des Arts’ winter session begins this month and features classes in the visual arts, drama, music and dance for all ages and abilities.

New this year, the centre is offering a variety of short to term classes dubbed “mini to sessions” in the visual arts specifically for busy adults.

Mini to session classes run anywhere from one day to once a week for four weeks and are offered in a variety of artistic media. Jan. mini to session classes include: • Sketchbook Fundamentals, Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 2, 7 to 9 p.m.

Joy Kirkwood will teach fundamental sketching and watercolour techniques, as well as the importance of doodles, decorative borders, perspective, drawing faces and human proportions to create works of art.

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• Portrait Drawing,

ADDICTION INFORMATION Share Alcohol and Drug Program wraps up its free education series next week. The program offers information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, or for those concerned about their use. It will help those people affected by others’ use to understand addictive behaviour. The topic for the final session on Jan. 13 is problem gambling — gaining a better understanding about gambling addiction and recovery. It workshop runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Share on the second floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. For more information on this and future Share programs, phone 604-936-3900.

Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 2, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m.

In four weeks, learn the basics of portraiture using black and white materials such as pencil and charcoal. Sue Cowan will lead this class in which students will explore the shape and anatomy of the human profile, the types of portraits one can draw and the shading styles used to capture light and texture.

• Intro to Dramatic Shading, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1 to 5 p.m.

Rebecca Blair will share the secrets of creating drawings with strong contrasts of light and dark. Following the technique of chiaroscuro first developed by Renaissance masters such as Da Vinci and Caravaggio, you’ll learn how to create bold charcoal drawings using dramatic lighting.

• Yoga and Painting: Enhanced Creativity, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1 to 4 p.m.

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Place des Arts also offers winter session classes in theatre arts for children, dance for all ages, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and dance sampler for adults, and private music lessons in a wide range of instruments. Registration for private music lessons may be done at any time over the course of the season. Prospective students are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment.

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Coquitlam Public Library hosts winter storytimes: From Jan. 11 to March 4, the Poirier branch will host storytimes for: Tiny Tots, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; and Toddlers (two and three years), Mondays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Between Jan. 12 and March 5, the City Centre branch will host storytimes for babies (birth to two), toddlers (two and three), preschoolers (four and five), tiny tots (birth to three) and families. The schedule is as follows: • Tuesdays: Toddler storytime, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; Baby Time, 11 to 11:30 a.m.;

FOX LEGO CLUB

Terry Fox librarians have the Lego so your child can bring the imagination.

The Port Coquitlam library host a monthly Lego club starting next week and running from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9 and April 13. The club is for kids ages five to 10 years, who can play, create, and experiment with Lego.

Terry Fox Library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd.. Phone 604-927-7999 for more information.

• Wednesdays: Toddler storytime, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; • Thursdays: Preschool storytime, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; Baby Time, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; • Fridays: Toddler storytime, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; Baby Time, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; • Saturdays: Tiny Tots storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Family storytime, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

No registration is required for any of these sessions but parents and caregivers must stay with their children and join in the fun.

For more information about youth services programs, call 604-937-4142 (Poirier) or 604554-7334 (City Centre), or visit coqlibrary.ca.

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RUNNING FOR KIDS ON JAN. 1 Port Coquitlam Running Room relayed in $400 to KidSport Tri-Cities on Jan. 1, proceeds that were raised during its 5k Resolution Run. KidSport executive director Chris Wilson (front) accepted the cash.

Tracey MacGregor, Vancity assistant branch manager in Maillardville, joined the Children of the Street’s Maura Fitzpatrick and Miranda De Jong for a $150 cheque presentation last month.

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A BOOST FOR ARTS STUDENTS Vaudevillians Alannah Jacques, Doris Carruthers and Shirley Miller (centre) passed on $3,431 last month to help performing arts students at Douglas College, which has a campus in Coquitlam.

MOSSOM THANKS MIRANDA Mossom Creek hatchery volunteers gave thumbs-up to Belcarra resident Miranda Andersen, 16, for her $5,000 donation last month.

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ARAGON HELPS HOSPITAL A developer with Tri-City ties hauled in $15,000 for the Royal Columbian Hospital last month. Aragon Properties’ David Roppel presented the money to the hospital foundation’s Bruce Bouchard.

Multi-cultural programs in the Tri-Cities got a boost last month after the provincial government awarded $130,000 to SUCCESS. The grant is to help Korean and Iranian seniors better integrate.

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Films, language programs, apps, gadgets & coding BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

TERRY FOX

• World films: Head to Terry Fox Library for six entertaining nights of world cinema on Mondays starting late this month. Librarians will be playing outstanding, awardwinning films from around the globe, so bring your friends and sit back, relax and enjoy

the show. Film schedules are available at the library and showtimes are Mondays, Jan. 25 to Feb. 29, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

COQUITLAM

• Mother Goose in Cantonese: The Parent–Child Mother Goose Program for Cantonese-speaking families with children six months to three years old runs Mondays, Jan. 11 to March 7, at the City Centre branch. There will be lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces and tickles. There

are no books, toys, puppets or music — just parents and children learning songs, rhymes and stories through repetition, in a comfortable environment.

Free childminding is available for siblings, and a snack is also provided. To register for this free program, please contact Ada Sin, 604-468-6002 or ada. sin@success.bc.ca; or phone Shirley at 604-554-7345.

• Mother Goose in Persian: Similar to the program detailed above, but presented in English and Farsi at the City Centre branch on Fridays, Jan. 15 to March 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon. This program is for parents and children aged birth to six years old, who will learn to use songs, rhymes and stories

to help your child develop language and pre-reading skills.

For more information or to register, call Fatemeh at 604468-6023.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

PORT MOODY

• There’s an App for That: Stay fit, get organized, learn a new language — on Jan. 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Port Moody librarians will help you find apps to help you jumpstart your resolutions. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for this program.

• Windows 10 Basics — New Year, New Gadgets Series: Got a new tablet, smartphone or computer?

Explore the basics at PMPL’s beginner’s workshops or get your questions answered at a Q&A session — bring your own device. Call the library at 604469-4577 to reserve a seat for Windows 10 Basics on Jan. 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

• Tech Café: Visit PMPL’s friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers for free oneon-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft

Office and more. Tech Café runs from Jan. 15 to May 6.

• Pro-D Day Code Camp: Kids eight to 12 years can sign up now for one of PoMo’s fun code camps on Jan. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. They’ll learn computer programming the fun way and create their own simple game. Children aged seven to nine years can register for a session from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Parent participation is required for this free program. Call 604469-4577 to register as space is limited.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

COQUITLAM-BURKE MOUNTAIN

BY-ELECTION

A by-election is called for February 2, 2016 Who Can Vote?

You can vote if you are: • a Canadian citizen • 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (Tuesday, February 2, 2016) • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months, and • a resident of the Coquitlam-Burke Mountain electoral district

Know Your Electoral District Voters in the Coquitlam-Burke Mountain electoral district are eligible to vote in the by-election. Visit elections.bc.ca/kyed to find out what electoral district you live in.

Vote on General Voting Day Voters can attend any general voting location in the electoral district from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Vote at the district electoral office From now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Voter Registration is Easy If you aren’t registered, you can register when you vote. You’ll need identification that proves both your identity and residential address. A list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC.

Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from the district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca.

How to Nominate a Candidate A candidate must be nominated in writing by 75 eligible voters of the electoral district. Nomination kits are available from your District Electoral Officer or online at elections.bc.ca Deadline for Nominations Nominations can be delivered to the District Electoral Officer until 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 12 2016.

available on the Elections BC website, published in community newspaper advertisements and in Where to Vote information packages sent to registered voters.

Any Questions?

Visit Elections BC’s website at elections.bc.ca or phone toll-free at 1-800-661-8683.

BC Has More Ways to Vote All Coquitlam-Burke Mountain voters can: Vote at Advance Voting Voters can vote at any advance voting location in the electoral district.

Advance voting takes place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time) on January 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 and 30. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible. Advance voting locations will be

Or contact the District Electoral Office 203-2963 Glen Drive Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P7 Phone: 604-927-2914 Fax: 604-927-2990 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. elections.bc.ca 1-800-661-8683 TTY 1-888-456-5488

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SENIORS’ HEALTH

Dementia workshops this month in Coquitlam, New West Alzheimer Society of BC is holding education workshops this month, including: • Getting to Know Dementia: This introductory session reviews basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and the impact of receiving

a diagnosis. Participants will learn about the different types of support available throughout the dementia journey, including an introduction to programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of BC. Session runs Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Glen Pine

Following are seniors’ group listings from The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar: • Dogwood Drama Club meets Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance and parking off Winslow Avenue). New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Don, 604-526-2345.

• Minds in Motion, a fitness and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s and a care partner hosted, by Alzheimer Society of B.C., runs Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Cost: $38 per pair/8 weeks. Register in person or call 604-927-6098.

• Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604-9376964.

• Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. (enter off Winslow Avenue). Info: Margaret, 604-927-6093 or mhansen@coquitlam.ca.

• Share is running a free seniors’ support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them.

No group experience, no problem. Info and registration: Rhea, 604937-6964.

Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam.

• Dementia Dialogues: Hoarding: Is your person with dementia’s life negatively impacted by excessive acquisition; unwillingness to discard perishable items; or a cluttered living environment? Session

runs Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Century House, 620 8th St., New Westminster.

• The Transition to Residential Care: This session is designed to help family caregivers who are considering residential care options for a person with dementia. General

• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-285-4873 or 604-464-2252.

• Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.

• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780.

• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940.

• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.noon. Info: 604-933-6098.

• Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org.

• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-941-1745.

information will be provided on how to access residential care in the community, as well as a review of some important considerations when choosing a facility. The session will also explore the challenges families face when making decisions about residential care, and re-

view some strategies for preparing for the transition. This session runs Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam.

Pre-registration is required. for all these classes. To register, call 604-298-0780 or email: vtsai@alzheimerbc.org.

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City of Coquitlam

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, January 18, 2016 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

Address: 1041 Quadling Avenue

Item 2

Address: 1107 Quadling Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4634, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4634, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.

The intent of Bylaw 4599, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4599, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the existing lot into two lots, each with a single-family dwelling and secondary suite.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the existing lot into two lots, each with a single-family dwelling and secondary suite.

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Date: Time: Location: Item 3

Monday, January 18, 2016 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Address: 1113 Quadling Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4600, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4600, 2015 from RS-1 OneFamily Residential to RT-1 TwoFamily Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the existing lot into two lots, each with a singlefamily dwelling and secondary suite.

Item 5

Address: 3419 Victoria Drive

The intent of Bylaw 4638, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4638, 2015 from RS-2 OneFamily Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the existing lot into two single-family residential lots.

Item 4

Address: 3417 Victoria Drive

The intent of Bylaw 4601, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4601, 2015 from RS-2 OneFamily Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the existing lot into two single-family residential lots.

Item 6

Address: 960 Stewart Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4630, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4630, 2015 from RS-1 OneFamily Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of two single-family homes, each with a secondary suite.

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City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Address: 95 Schooner Street

The intent of Bylaw 4594, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. Bylaw 4594, 2015 from Industrial to Business Enterprise.

Item 8

Text Amendment – M-1 General Industrial Zone – 943, 947, 949, 951, and 953 Sherwood Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4633, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in relation to the M-1 General Industrial Zone. Bylaw 4633, 2015 requests a site specific text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw in order to amend the rear lot line building setback abutting a Service Commercial or Business zoned property, from a minimum 7.6 metres to 0 metres, at 943, 947, 949, 951, and 953 Sherwood Avenue.

The intent of Bylaw 4595, 2051 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4595, 2015 from M-2 Industrial Business to B-1 Business Enterprise.

If approved, the application would allow for the subject property to be utilized for general office purposes.

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 January 6 to January 18, 2016 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.

Prior to the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: • Regular mail: • In person: • Fax:

clerks@coquitlam.ca 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015

You may also obtain further information at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

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.

How do I provide input?

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/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

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/webcasts.

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

Marnie Burnham Deputy City Clerk

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Burke Mt. Naturalists talk birds on Tuesday The slide presentation at next Tuesday’s meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists will be an overview of the Tri-Cities’ Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

For the past 22 years, BMN has joined forces with the Alouette Field Naturalists for a one-day count of all the birds

seen and heard within a 15mile diameter. Last year’s local count was notable because it documented a record number of Anna’s hummingbirds, a species that did not occur here until just a few years ago.

This year, hopes are high for recording the small flocks of

pine grosbeaks that have been frequenting DeBoville Slough in December. There is a strong competitive aspect of the count, with teams competing for the most species or an unusual avian visitor.

The Jan. 12 meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the

hall of Como Lake United Church, located on the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue in Coquitlam.

Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge.

For further information, call 604-936-4108 or 604-461-3864, or visit www.bmn.bc.ca.

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Burke Mountain Naturalists’ January meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Marmont and King Albert, Coquitlam. A slideshow summarizing the results of the local Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be shown. Free admission and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or bmn.bc.ca.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets, 7 p.m., in the McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell, trade. Visitors of all ages welcome. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

FRIDAY, JAN. 15

• The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets to plan events at 7 p.m. at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St.Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers opportunities for 50+ singles to enjoy a variety of activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets at 7:30 p.m. at Legion Manor, 2909 Hope S., Port Moody (street parking only). New members welcome. Info and directions: Darline, 604-466-0017.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20

• Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 10 a.m.-noon, at 200906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam.

For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21

• North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, Burke Mountain’s Community Association, monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. Personnel from

JAN. 11: PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETS • Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Image projection – seasons of winter. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

BC Assessment Authority will speak, covering criteria for property assessments and grounds for appeal. Info: 604-970-2579.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23 • Reseau-femmes ColombieBritannique Women and Money workshop in French at Société Francophone de Maillardville Coquitlam, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration: info@reseaufemmes.bc.ca or 604-515-7070.

Info: reseaufemmes.bc.ca • Baha’i Community of PoCo hosts an evening of spiritual uplifting, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square, PoCo. • Simon Fraser University Pipe Band annual fundraising Robbie Burns dinner and silent auction, 6 p.m., Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam; event will feature performances by the six-time world champion band. Proceeds go to the education of piping and drumming via the band’s youth program, the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Bands.

Tickets, info: www.sfupb.com and Facebook (RMM Robbie Burns Community Event).

MONDAY, JAN. 25 • Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Hands-on session – quirky portraits. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts stamp auction by members in McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St.; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

PARENTS, KIDS • Family resource centre at

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar and is located in Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-5848 or www.bakerscornerpreschool. com.

Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multi-sensory and math tutoring; rate is $25 per session. Tutors are Orton Gillingham-trained and centre works in cooperation with SD43.

Registration is ongoing. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com.

• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs a Wednesday evening circle in Burquitlam. The support circle is an anonymous, confidential self-help group for parents with children 12 years old and under.

Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca.

• Ignite Choir at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship is for kids 6-14 who love to sing, dance and act; the goal is to give children and youth an introduction to music and. The choir meets Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 13. Info: www. erbf.com.

• Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more?

Looking for information or help?

La Leche League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca.

• Baker’s Corner Pre-school is a parent-participation pre-school that offers play-based classes for three- and four-year-olds

Does the Virto V Replace Traditional Hearing Aids?

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• Share Family and Community Services hosts free parent and tot drop–in, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaview community school,

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The future – or the destruction – of Riverview?

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ust before Christmas, BC Housing held a press conference at which it announced the provincial government was “restoring” mental health care to Riverview. As with many such announcements, the devil is in the details.

The reality is the provincial government intends to now restrict mental health care facilities to only a small northern portion of this splendid 100-hectare site. The rest of the lands will be given over to intensive development, including a general residential area, a so-called “high street” — highrises? — and a large “economic development zone” right in the middle of one of the most beautifully landscaped areas at Riverview that is now graced by mature trees and many of its heritage buildings. The very serviceable Valleyview hospital building will be demolished and two new buildings will be built to provide a net gain of only 17 new beds for mental

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Enshrouded by fog and enhanced by frost, the scenery at Riverview never fails to exude serenity, says columnist Elaine Golds. health care at a cost of $175 million.

Valleyview hospital, opened in 1959, has a spacious and bright interior typical of most modern hospitals, with wide hallways and handrails to assist patients. Until four years ago, it provided much-needed beds for dementia patients with sunny rooms for occupational therapy and a special garden designed for them. It could easily provide about 200 beds for these seniors. Of all the buildings at Riverview, it would the easiest to return to use as a care facility. Instead, this building is the first to be targeted for destruction.

What sort of a message does that send about a commitment to renew Riverview?

When BC Housing assumed

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management of the Riverview site for the province, it promised to maintain all the existing open space. Members of the community were relieved to hear this as it meant the impressive tree collection would receive full protection.

The tree collection at Riverview is extremely valuable. It consists of about 1,800 mature trees representative of temperate zones throughout the world. Many of them have been planted in special botanical groupings or placed to highlight landscape features.

Some arbourists have placed the worth of this tree collection at about $30 million — assuming, of course, it is possible to place a monetary value on such a spectacular collection of decades-old trees.

Initiated in the early 1900s by the first Professor of Botany at UBC, John Davidson, some of these trees were the first of their species to be planted in the Lower Mainland. Davidson went on to develop the botanical garden at UBC, for which he took plantings from Riverview.

To my profound chagrin, BC Housing is now reneging on its promise to protect all existing open spaces at Riverview. its promise now is to maintain as much of the site’s existing open space “as possible,” whatever that means. Furthermore, protection of the tree collection has been reduced to a vague promise to preserve the “core collection” of trees, with no definition of what constitutes this core.

In fact, a map included in the BC Housing’s vision document (available at www.renewingriverview.com) shows only a very small portion of the site will remain a “priority” for tree protection, with even smaller areas designated only for “consideration.” If these small areas are the only locations where tree protection will even be considered, Riverview could become a huge scar of mostly a clear-cut as new development proceeds.

Anyone who has attended one of the tree tours at Riverview understands this tree collection is integrated into the entire site. In fact, it is these wonderful trees, so thoughtfully planted by arbourists, who were

truly landscape artists, which create the essence of what presently constitutes Riverview.

To suggest anything less than full protection of these trees is tantamount to petty vandalism of a unique heritage site in the Lower Mainland.

BC Housing is also claiming its intensively developed vision of Riverview is what this community wants.

I beg to differ.

This time last year, BC Housing conducted a webbased survey of activities people wanted to see at Riverview.

Strangely, BC Housing has never analyzed the results of this input received from about 600 people. Consequently, I undertook this analysis myself, which is now posted to www. bmn.bc.ca.

Briefly, public input clearly indicates 93% of those surveyed want mental health care to continue on site along with preservation of the tree collection (91%). More than 80% of participants supported a vision for Riverview that has residents who are mental health care patients, protects the environment through learning opportunities and provides skill-building activities for people with disabilities.

People were also very clear about what they thought did not belong at Riverview; this includes residential townhouses (69% opposed), retail mixed

with residential (83% opposed) and Kwikwetlem First Nation (KFN) owning land at Riverview (88% opposed).

While there is no question the needs and desires of the Kwikwetlem First Nation must be addressed by the provincial government, I hope that the unique values of Riverview will not be undermined to assist this First Nation to achieve its longterm economic goals. Without a doubt, it will be a challenge for the province to reconcile the views expressed by community members and the stated objectives of Kwikwetlem to maximize economic development at Riverview. Hopefully, the province can find ways to bring economic benefits to Kwikwetlem First Nation without compromising the significant historical values that Riverview offers to the entire population of B.C. BC Housing has invited members of the public to submit comments regarding this new vision for Riverview by Feb. 12. Comments can be submitted to questions@renewingriverview.com or submitted via a PlaceSpeak link provided on the renewingriverview.com website.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and member of the boards of the Colony Farm Park Association and the Port Moody Ecological Society.

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Coquitlam Express forward Blake Hayward skates the puck toward Prince George Spruce Kings goalie Liam McCloskey during a 4-3 win for Coquitlam at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex last Saturday. Hayward was recently named to play in the CJHL Prospects Game for Team West this month, a top showcase for NHL prospects in the junior ‘A’ ranks. The game, which will be played at the South Surrey Arena on Jan. 26, features players from the CJHL’s five western leagues competing against the five leagues from the east, with the winning squad taking home the President’s Cup.

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The Coquitlam Express is kicking off the new year with a roster shakeup.

Defenceman Erik Udahl has left the club after signing with the Boston University Terriers where he will take the next step in his hockey career in the Hockey East Conference. “We are extremely proud of Erik,� said Express bench boss Barry Wolff. “His work ethic and desire to improve his game are two big reasons he is getting this opportunity.�

Udahl, who is originally from Walpole, Mass., played 33 games with Coquitlam this season, scoring seven goals and four assists. He was also a BCHL player last year, logging 48 games with the Langley Rivermen, where he posted nine goals and 10 assists. “It is a tough time to lose a player to the next level, but this is why we are in junior hockey — to help move play-

A handful of former Vancouver Canucks will be on hand at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex for alumni night during Friday’s Coquitlam Express game versus the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Cliff Ronning, Dave Babych, Jyrki Lumme, John Grisdale and Kyle Wellwood will be signing autographs and greeting hockey fans as part of the annual event. There will also be a raffle for an autographed photo of Trevor Linden hugging Kirk McLean during the 1994 Stanley Cup finals, with proceeds going to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Fans are also invited to join a pre-game reception at 5:30 p.m., which will be located in the multi-purpose room at the rink (633 Poirier St.).

ers to the next level,� Wolff added.

But help on the Express blueline is on the way after the team announced last week that Ryan Coghlan has been acquired from the Merritt Centennials for future considerations. Wolff said the 20-year-old player will bring more experience “and a more calming influence� to his lineup.

The six-foot, 215-pound player went all the way to the Fred Page Cup finals last season with the Nanaimo Clippers and he has experience in the WHL, where he played with the Saskatoon Blades and the Prince Albert Raiders.

The revised lineup is already seeing some success on the ice.

Coquitlam took down Coghlan’s former team, the

Centennials, 5-3 in front of 340 fans at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex Wednesday night.

Express captain Jackson Cressey potted the first goal of the game in the opening period, while Jack Suroweic, Owen Stout and Austin McIlmurray made it 4-2 before the final intermission.

Charlie Barrow scored for the home team in the third period and goalie Tyger Howat turned away 41 of the 44 shots he faced.

Coquitlam is currently undefeated in 2016, after besting the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings last Saturday 4-3 on home ice.

The team will suit up again on Friday for a home game against the Trail Smoke Eaters before hosting the Prince George Spruce Kings on Saturday. Puck drop for both games is 7 p.m. • For more information go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca. sports@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam golfer Jaya Rampuri has signed a letter of intent to join Simon Fraser University’s Clan women’s golf program next season.

The Grade 12 Dr. Charles Best secondary student is one of B.C.’s best young female golfers, having captured fourth place her first CN Future Links tournament in early 2015. She is also ranked 36th nationally in her first Canadian Junior Girls Championship. “SFU has always been one of the top universities on my list,� she said last week. “It has an excellent academic reputation and I am interested in attending the Beedie School of Business.�

Rampuri has built up a long list of accomplishments during her young career.

She was the two-time Vancouver Golf Club player of the year and the youngest girl to win the VGC Ladies Club Championship, which she ac-

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Dr. Charles Best secondary student Jaya Rampuri will be golfing with the Simon Fraser University Clan women’s golf program next year. complished in grades 10 and 11. She also captured the VGC Junior Girls Club championship both years she competed.

As a grade 10 student, Rampuri led Charles Best to the Fraser Valley Junior Championships. She is the second Lower Mainland student to commit to the women’s golf program during the early signing period after coach John Buchanan inked Bethany Ma of Surrey earlier last year.

ON THE ICE

Preds undefeated at peewee tourney The Tri-City Predators added to their trophy collection last week, taking the top spot at the Angels on Ice hockey tournament.

The C1 peewee squad cruised through the roundrobin portion of the tournament, outscoring all opponents 12-3 and earning a bye to the semifinals against Abbotsford.

With strong goaltending and a rock-solid defence, all Tri-City needed to punch their ticket to the finals was a nifty goal from Gabriella Cross, who

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The team’s physical play continued in the finals against Langley, where Predators Maddie Froese and Lachlan Sanders both scored to win the game 2-1 for Tri-City.

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GYMNASTICS

Tri-City gymnast Shallon Olsen was a familiar sight on the podium at the North Shore International Gymnastics Holiday Classic last month, taking home home gold in the vault, bars, beam and floor routine, winning first place overall in her division.

Olsen takes top spot at NV Classic Athlete takes top prize at int’l gymnastics event

Tri-City gymnast Shallon Olsen took home first place overall at the North Shore International Gymnastics Holiday Classic last months.

The Omega Sports Centre athlete finished first in vault, bars and beam as well as on the floor, taking home the Maureen Chow Award for top Canadian at the event. She also received the Anita Botnen Award for best artistic performance.

The victory caps a busy season for the young gymnast, who leads the Omega team’s 2015 National Select member and recently won the Kate Richardson Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year. She also has her sights Last month on the North Shore, she was joined by Omega teammate Ilka Juk, who won the Sandra Hartley National Stream Athlete of the year.

Other Omega athletes to have strong showing at the event include Shayla Symes, who won gold in vault, silver on the bars and gold on the

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floor for a second place allaround showing in the level nine category.

She was joined by Elizabeth Noble, who won gold on the vat and silver on the bars for a second place all-around showing her division.

The Omega Gymnastics club is lead by coach Vladimir Lashin and Svetlana Lashina. sports@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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