Tri-City News January 29 2016

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Forum isn’t so fabulous as condensation cancels play weather to blame for issue that hits sports groups?

JANIS WARREN

The Tri-CiTy News

The Poirier Forum has run nearly at capacity since the city of Coquitlam opened the indoor sports facility last February.

But these days, the $3.9-million complex sometimes sits empty because of a mysterious condensation problem that’s causing safety concerns for athletes.

Last week, the city sent out a letter to more than a dozen user groups representing hundreds of players, parents and coaches to apologize for the cancellations this winter. Randy Clough, operations vice-president with the Coquitlam Senior Adanacs

Lacrosse Club, which is training now, said the closures have been frustrating. Many times, the club has received notification at the last minute about bookings being scrubbed.

On Tuesday, the club was allowed to play on the dry floor despite it being wet in several places. “We tried to dry off the spots,” he said, adding, “Overall, the surface just isn’t conducive.”

Besides lacrosse, Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association and North Coquitlam United Soccer have also been affected, among others.

Coun. Craig Hodge, who championed the Forum project and chairs the Coquitlam Sport Council, said he feels for the user groups, which have had to postpone activities or find alternate space at other city or school locations. see SPECIALIST HIRED, page 8

RIVERVIEW

Riverview real estate official job is posted MLA questions gov’t intentions GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

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The city of Coquitlam invited media on a sneak peek of the $3.9-million Poirier Forum before the 25,000 sq. ft. facility opened last February.

Consultations may still be underway for the future of the Riverview Hospital lands but that’s not stopping BC Housing from hiring a project co-ordinator to “manage the real estate development activities” for the 244-acre site.

According to the job description posted on BC Housing’s website last month and again on bcjobs.ca on Jan. 23, the successful applicant will provide expertise on the development of multiunit residential social housing, supportive housing and affordable rental housing. see WHAT’S THE, page 4

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BYELECTION: COQUITLAM-BURKE MOUNTAIN

Last words from the byelection candidates As residents in provincial riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain head to the polls in Tuesday’s byelection, we asked the four candidates one last question: Why would I vote PAUL GEDDES LIBERTARIAN for you?

Email: gedswest@shaw.ca ONLINE RESULTS As results from the Feb. 2 byelection won’t be available until after the Wednesday edition of The Tri-City News goes to press, check us out at www.tricitynews.com on Tuesday evening for vote totals and the winner’s name as they come in.

Website: libertarian.bc.ca Phone: 604-944-2845 “This is the greatest chance to get some choice in our health care and our education.

It’s time to think beyond government monopolies. We want to change the incentives so that your hard-working teachers, your hard-working doctors want to do what’s best for you instead of fill the quota for their bureaucratic orders.”

VOTE TODAY, TOMORROW OR TUESDAY JOAN ISAACS BC LIBERAL

Twitter: @Joan_Isaacs Email: joan.isaacs@bcliberals.com Website: bcliberals.com/ joanisaacs Phone: 604-472-5522 “I will be at the decisionmaking table, working hard within government. I will deliver new transit, welcome a sharing economy, including ride-sharing. And I will celebrate the opening of Smiling Creek elementary. I will fight for, and deliver for, our families right here in the community that I have lived in for over 30 years.”

JOE KEITHLEY BC GREEN

Twitter: @DOAJoe Email: joe.keithley@greenparty. bc.ca Website: votejoekeithley.com Phone: 604-474-0301 “I’ll give Coquitlam the most honest representation they’ve ever had and I’ll be the hardest-working MLA they’ve ever had. I’ll fight for transportation improvements and schools in Coquitlam. Green Party MLAs are not whipped. We can stand up for our constituents and not follow the party line.”

JODIE WICKENS BC NDP

Twitter: @jbtwickens Email: jodie.wickens@bcndp.ca Website: jodiewickens.bcndp. ca Phone: 604-472-5466 “You want to vote for me because Christy Clark and the BC Liberals have ignored our community for far too long.

I’m a parent and a community advocate, and I will fight for what is right for our community.”

Advance voting is open today (Friday) and Saturday for residents on Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain, and in Coquitlam Town Centre.

Voting stations are located at Evergreen Cultural Centre as well as Panorama Heights and Coquitlam River elementary schools, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

General voting day is Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters can register at their polling station and must provide proof of their identity and address before casting a ballot.

Call 1-800-661-8683 or visit elections.bc.ca for more information.

TERRY FOX

A second chance to run in Terry’s footsteps Terry Fox Training Run set for April 3 in the Tri-Cities SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

What started as a crosscountry run in 1980 and went on to become a worldwide legacy for cancer research started as a 10-mile route in Terry Fox’s Tri-City backyard.

And, for the second time, you can run in his footsteps in the Terry Fox Training Run on April 3.

The inaugural event last year drew 275 runners — despite a considerable downpour — and 175 walkers for the 2-km community walk and raised just over $11,300. This year, organizers are hoping to spread the word even further and draw more participants to follow the same route Terry Fox used to train for his Marathon of Hope.

“The event honours the many miles Terry ran in preparation for his Marathon of Hope,” Kirsten Fox, the Terry Fox Foundation’s BC/Yukon School Run and Training Run co-ordinator, said at Tuesday’s

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Walkers and runners can take part in the second annual Terry Fox Training Run on April 3. The event follows the route, marked by signs, Terry took when training for his Marathon of Hope. Above right: Darrell Fox, Terry’s younger brother, runs in last year’s event.

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“All 3,059-and-a-half miles of it.”

This year’s event includes only a few minor changes, including a switch from a Saturday to a Sunday and start times that will be an hour later.

The route, which was marked

with Terry Fox Training Run signs last year, is much the same but, as with the community walk, runners will now also go past Terry’s childhood home before heading west through Coquitlam to the turnaround point on Ioco Road at

April Road in Port Moody.

And while the prospect of a 10-mile (16-km) run may seem daunting, Fox says there’s always Terry’s story to fall back on for inspiration.

After Terry lost his leg to cancer, he had to learn how to

walk all over again with a bulky prosthetic leg and then, step by step, he taught himself how to run in preparation for the Marathon of Hope. He meticulously logged each run, down to the last half-mile, eventually working up to completing the 10-mile route twice and sometimes three times in one day.

“Today, we’re always looking to do things faster, quicker, immediately,” Fox said, noting that like all Terry Fox runs, the Training Run is not a timed event and is open to all.

“Just finishing it is going to be an accomplishment, and that’s all Terry wanted as well.

In his journal, he didn’t say how long it took him, he wrote about how he felt, what the weather was like, how far he went, so that he knew he was making progress and had accomplished something.”

• The Terry Fox Training Run is on Sunday, April 3, with the 10-mile run starting at 8:30 a.m. and the community walk at 11 a.m. To register online, buy a shirt or donate, visit www.terryfox.org/trainingrun; all are available on the day of the event as well beginning at 7:30 a.m. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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THE FUTURE OF RIVERVIEW

What’s the rush?: MLA continued from front page

The closing date for applications is Feb. 14 — two days after the deadline for public feedback on a draft plan for the site entitled A Vision for Renewing Riverview.

And the posting has a local NDP MLA asking questions.

“I want to know what the rush is,” said Selina Robinson, the MLA for CoquitlamMaillardville, whose constituency includes Riverview. “You have to wait until they finish the process.”

A communications person for BC Housing said that neither Minister of Housing Rich Coleman or Shayne Ramsay, BC Housing’s CEO, would be available to comment.

When asked about the job description, particularly the responsibilities involving real estate development activities, BC Housing put out a statement saying the successful applicant will oversee an “electrical distribution upgrade and a transportation study, and is not expected to support the visioning process.”

While the job description does not say anything about the development of market housing — a controversial topic in the Tri-Cities — MLA Robinson said residents are already suspicious about the provincial government’s plans for the Riverview lands.

“They are moving full-steam

RIVERVIEW RALLY ON SUNDAY A group calling itself Protect Riverview is rallying opposition to any for-profit commercial development or market housing on the Riverview Hospital lands.

Its members are inviting residents concerned about the future of the 244-acre site to a gathering at Coquitlam’s Spirit Square (off Pinetree Way at Burlington Drive, across from city hall) on Sunday to show their support for their vision of the property.

“We believe the land should retain its initial purpose as a sanctuary for those with mental health challenges,” Protect Riverview said in an email. “We envision a campus of care, of which many models around the world have been successful.”

The gathering will take place on Jan. 31 between noon and 2 p.m. For more information about Protect Riverview, go to protectriverview.wordpress.com or email protectriverview@gmail.com. ahead,” she said. “They don’t care about the feedback. What if the community says no to housing. Would it matter? Why am I providing feedback when they have already made a decision?”

BC Housing presented its high-level vision in December and has been running an online open house since before Christmas. Feedback can be provided online at renewingriverview.com until Feb. 12.

The document noted that while no clear consensus on market housing could be found, it stated that the property “provides an opportunity to help address affordable housing issues in the Tri-Cities.”

One of the guiding principles imposed by the province is a break-even mandate, which

means that all costs associated with the renewal of the land must be offset by revenue generated from the property.

When the document was unveiled last month, Ramsay told The Tri-City News more fine-tuning of the land-use plan would take place after the public consultation period. At that point, the proposal would move to the city of Coquitlam for further discussion.

“We will come to a formal agreement that will accommodate all the aspirations for the site,” Ramsay said at the time.

“It’s a 244-acre site. We have a great opportunity to define relations with the first nations, with the broader community and with local government.”

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Noisy and expensive PoMo moves to crank up the fines in its noise bylaw SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody is eyeing changes to its sound level bylaw that would hike the maximum fines significantly and add an escalating fine structure for repeat offences.

At Tuesday’s meeting, council approved the first three readings of the amendments, which come shortly after Pacific Coast Terminals started overnight construction work that was not approved by the city.

The changes would raise the maximum financial penalty from $2,000 under the current bylaw to $10,000 and imprisonment for not more than six months, as outlined under the Community Charter. A staff

report notes municipalities can pursue a bylaw offender through a process commonly known as long-form prosecution, in which both sides appear before a provincial court judge, generally with lawyers present.

“The cost of long-form prosecution is such that the cost to the city of such proceedings will exceed the current maximum penalty of $2,000 in almost all cases,” the report notes.

An escalating fine structure would also be established for repeat offences, similar to several other PoMo bylaws.

Coun. Rob Vagramov suggested references to imprisonment should be removed but that motion was defeated.

Last week, PCT started overnight work that was expected to include excavating and other infrastructure work to extend the railway tracks as the company expands its facility to handle potash and canola oil. The work requires low-tide

conditions, which, at this time of year, occur overnight.

Port Metro Vancouver authorized the nighttime work and although the city did not grant PCT a noise bylaw variance application, the company planned to proceed with the work anyway.

Council approved a motion for the city to write a letter to Port Metro Vancouver expressing the city’s “indignation” that it amended PCT’s noise provisions without notifying the city first, which runs contrary to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, according to Coun. Rick Glumac.

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METRO VAN TRANSPORTATION

Strong opposition to most transit tax options: poll Bridge tolls come closest to majority support JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

A new poll shows strong public opposition to nearly every conceivable way to raise more money to fund public transit expansion projects in Metro Vancouver.

The Insights West online survey found the most hostility to raising TransLink property taxes or gas taxes further — 71% rejected those options.

About two-thirds of respondents opposed raising transit fares or tolling roads.

The poll found somewhat

more support for a vehicle levy or a charge based on how far each vehicle is driven each year, but those options still face 60% opposition.

Tolling more bridges got the most support of any other funding source in the poll — 46% supported that as a transit revenue source while 51% were opposed. Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said that may reflect a growing appetite for tolling reform, particularly with the province’s announcement that the new Massey Bridge will be tolled, putting more traffic pressure on remaining free crossings.

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The poll also found 51% support the plan to replace the Massey Tunnel with a new 10lane toll bridge, compared to 32% opposed.

Metro Vancouver mayors and the province are hopeful the new federal government will offer more generous contributions to new transit lines in Metro as part of its infrastructure stimulus program, potentially reducing the amount of

new money that would need to be raised locally.

The poll did not ask about the use of a sales tax, which was the proposal that went down to defeat in last year’s transit tax plebiscite. Canseco said the poll uncovered a striking divide between the views of transit users and motorists.

“The transit riders say a vehicle levy is the way to go — if you drive a car you should pay for the privilege of using our roads,” he said. “And the drivers say no, raise the transit fares.

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POIRIER FORUM

Specialist hired to figure out issue continued from front page

Last month, after receiving repeated complaints about the surface moisture, the city hired a specialist to look into the reasons for the sporadic build-ups.

Atmospheric sensors were installed and city staff have been on-site daily to monitor the conditions. They also clear the water with squeegees.

“We don’t know why this is happening,” Hodge said. “We don’t know if it’s a building deficiency or if it’s because of the weather but we have to fix it because the user groups are dependent on this building.”

Hodge said the topic is on the agenda for his city advisory committee meeting on Feb. 10. As well, a staff report is due to come before city council in April to look at options for repair.

Mayor Richard Stewart said he, too, has heard plenty of gripes from user groups and hopes to fix the communication between the city and stakeholders so they’re given enough time to prepare for cancellations.

The company that built the Forum, Sprung Instant Structures, is a “responsive and reputable firm” that’s working with the city, Stewart said.

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Still, the municipality is taking a hit to its credibility, said Perry Staniscia, Coquitlam’s general manager of strategic initiatives.

He’s looking to see if other Metro Vancouver cities are also dealing with condensation in similar sports venues and what they’re doing to mitigate problems.

“We need the Forum to be up and running 364 days a year,” Staniscia said.

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mously approved by city council in July 2013. Because of construction and weather delays, it opened three months behind schedule on Feb. 7, 2015.

The non-heated, non-insulated structure — covered by a fabric roof — was supposed to have a urethane floor but that was ruled out by lacrosse and ball hockey groups, which called for a polished concrete floor instead.

In September, the multi-use facility is scheduled to play host to the 55-plus BC Games. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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COQUITLAM SEARCH & RESCUE

Coquitlam SAR gets $10,000 for new GPS-equipped radios SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam Search and Rescue will be adding to its supply of digital radios with a $10,000 grant awarded yesterday.

The provincial grant will allow the team to purchase up to 11 new radios that have GPS technology, said spokesperson Michael Coyle, and means search co-ordinators can track teams throughout

their searches. The announcement was made Wednesday when Premier Christy Clark visited with SAR volunteers at Coquitlam’s Town Centre fire hall Thursday during a Coquitlam-Burke Mountain byelection campaign pit stop.

The new gear — which brings the total to about 27 digital radios for the approximately 50-member volunteer team — will also integrate with the digital technology that will be part

of the new mobile command centre, which is expected to be in operation this spring.

“Maintaining radio communication between field teams and our command vehicle is mission-critical,” said Coquitlam SAR president Darren Timmer in a press release. “These radios will allow not only two-way communication with all existing [analog] SAR frequencies but will also support our transition to digital VHF communications

and real-time GPS tracking of field teams.”

Coyle said the grant is separate from what the local group can expect to receive from a one-time $10-million provincial funding announcement for B.C. search and rescue teams made on Wednesday. That money is going to the B.C. Search and Rescue Association, which will distribute it to SAR groups throughout the province.

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COQUITLAM

Coq. looks to generate biz with its sister cities Education seen as key link between different nations GARY MCKENNA

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The city of Coquitlam is considering reviving some of its sister-city relationships with overseas communities, agreements that have been dormant for the last several years.

Mayor Richard Stewart told The Tri-City News that staff and council are looking at some of the economic spinoffs, particularly in the area of Englishlanguage education.

“It is our largest export,” he said. “It is hundreds of jobs and millions not just in spinoffs but direct revenues to School District 43.”

A city staff report stated that SD43 receives more than $20 million per year in tuition from international education. Every student educated in Coquitlam creates approximately $30,000 in economic spinoffs and they are more likely to invest in the community once they have returned home and started a business.

“It is… important to note that there is a strong relationship between investment and international education,” stated the staff report. “In fact, trade research indicates that education is often the firmest bridge on which to build strong economic ties.”

Economic development manager David Munro said the city’s rapidly growing economy and strong multi-

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Mayor Richard Stewart signs a friendship memo during a visit from a delegation from Foshan, China in 2011. cultural makeup have generated significant interest from overseas communities that wish to join in some form of government-to-government partnership.

And education is not the only export Coquitlam has to offer. Munro said city businesses are major manufacturers of health and nutritional products, many of which could easily be marketed and sold overseas.

The city can help facilitate investment in many ways, Munro said.

He pointed to a recent delegation of business people from Indonesia who had been shipping products to Metro Vancouver. The companies were looking for local corporations that may be interested in exporting to Indonesia so their ships would not sail back

home empty.

A Coquitlam company, Munro said, may not be aware of the opportunities and “you provide that idea… and they get a 40% discount on containers going back to China.”

Munro categorizes the various types of agreements into three groups: • Sister-city relationships, for example, are formal and longer term, promoting cultural and economic ties between two partners.

• Friendship cities tend to be less formal and limited in scope.

• And administrative partnerships are generally more project-driven, with an emphasis on sharing knowledge and resources, according to Munro.

The renewed enthusiasm for city-to-city partnerships

largely stems from a recent provincial government report titled “Raising Our Game in Asia.” The document outlines ways the province can encourage investment from overseas industries and strengthen economic relationships with Asia.

Currently, Coquitlam has sister-city relationships with Laizhou, China, established in 2000; and San Juan, Philippines, which was launched in 1998. There are also friendship-city agreements with Paju, South Korea and Foshan, China, while Tochigi, Japan, and Quezon and Ormoc, Philippines have administrative partnerships with Coquitlam.

In 2011, a delegation from Foshan, a city of 5.4 million people, came to Coquitlam, visiting city hall and Pinetree secondary school.

In 2010, Mayor Stewart, city manager Peter Steblin and a handful of Coquitlam business representatives visited South Korea and China to drum up commerce and promote SD43’s international education programs.

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Uber & rules U

ber looks promising for Metro Vancouver and many converts to the ride-hailing technology praise its efficiency and service. But at the heart of the issue is the deregulation of people-moving transportation, making anyone with a car a potential driver.

The cities want services such as Uber and Lyft with rules. Edmonton is trying to go that route, although it remains to be seen if Uber can survive if regulated as tightly as cabs.

Taxi companies now have a lock on providing such services and may need to ramp up to be more competitive. They are not the only sector being disrupted by technology (another example: newspapers).

Would making transit more appealing and practical be a better way for cities to go rather than trying to attract Uber, which takes a cut but little responsibility for the service?

There is much to consider in this debate and local city councils must resist the pressure of corporate lobbyists on both sides of the debate.

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TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT

When you build, show consideration for neighbours AS I SEE IT KAREN POTHECARY

Karen Pothecary is a resident of Port Coquitlam.

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ith the city showing a lack of leadership in the area of monster homes, I would like to address those who are thinking of building a new home in an existing neighbourhood. Please consider the following before and during the build: • The neighbourhood: If you come in and raise the level of your property, then build a three-storey house on this property when you are surrounded by ranchers, you will not fit in with the neighbourhood. Just because the city allows it doesn’t mean you should do it.

• Clearcutting: The house next door to ours used to be surrounded by more than a dozen trees that were at least 50 feet tall. They also had a monkey tail tree, magnolia trees and dogwood trees as well as rhododendron bushes that were more than 40 years old. Nothing of this beautiful foliage was saved. Even if the city allows you to raze the property, consider not doing it.

• Power: If you use your neighbour’s power, thank them. If you offer to pay for the use of this power, do so promptly and don’t make them ask for the payment multiple times.

• Porta-potties: Think about where you place your

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portable toilet. If your neighbour is viewing your portapotty from their dining room window for a year, and if you regularly move the porta-potty into your neighbour’s front garden when you need access to that part of your property, this will not endear you to your neighbours.

• Workers: Make an area for your workers to eat and take their breaks, and provide them with water, too. The workers from the house next door regularly took their breaks on our front yard, in our back yard and in the neighbour’s yard across the street. This was very disconcerting, especially when I was home alone.

• Noise: The city makes no differentiation between your build in an existing neighbourhood and new development. It will allow you to have your compressors, multiple nail guns, saws and music on from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please consider not doing this. I had a summer when my yard was unusable because of the noise from next door.

• Your neighbours: If you damage the yard next door, fix it promptly. We moved our trailer from the gravel area beside our house so the builders could build their retaining wall more easily. By the time they were finished, half our gravel had been replaced with mud. We also exchanged a

couple feet of grass in our front yard for dirt — although, to be fair, with not being able to do anything about the chafer beetle, the rest of the lawn looks like crap, too.

• Exterior lighting: Consider where you direct your motion-activated lights. One of these lights shines directly into my daughter’s bedroom window and our new neighbours keep their dog in the backyard so regularly, throughout the night, we are treated to barking and my daughter gets the added bonus of the lights.

• Space: Think about how much space you truly need.

The house next to us was built with eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms for a family of five. I guess they decided they don’t need all that space so now they are running a boarding house. Their driveway only holds two cars, so the other five cars park on the street in front of their house and the neighbours’ houses. When I phoned city hall, I found out it is legal in Port Coquitlam for residents of one house to park as many cars on the street as they want.

I would ask the city to take leadership regarding these issues by putting bylaws in place that respect existing neighbourhoods. But if it doesn’t, those building new homes, please consider the above issues.

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CRIME IN THE TRI-CITIES

Violent crime comes to man’s beloved PoCo neighbourhood The Editor, I moved to Port Coquitlam with my girlfriend and our soon-to-be-born twins in September 2013. We fell in love with the city immediately and loved our south-side neighbourhood — the short walks to most things we needed or wanted, trees everywhere, Gates Park in virtually any season were all wonderful. The arts, the summer music, the overall sense of community were not what we expected but quickly came to appreciate.

In the past three months, however, I’ve soured on my neighbourhood.

On Nov. 13, shots were fired at a house in the 2300-block of Kelly Ave around 4 a.m. in a “targeted” incident.

Even though this was a half dozen blocks from my home, we were fairly unfazed. Any neighbourhood can have that kind of thing happen from time to time, though an apparently abandoned house with 10 or more occupants seemed odd.

Fast forward a couple of weeks

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Police officers investigate after a murder last Friday in PoCo. later to that same house burning down in a “suspicious” fire “fuelled by a gas line that may have been tampered with.” I had more concern for those neighbours than ourselves then as no one was hurt and the house was gone so... problem solved?

A few more weeks later, I was out for a walk at about 10:40 p.m. I was heading along Shaughnessy towards downtown and saw that the police were starting to block off Wilson

Road. The street had a number of emergency vehicles and I couldn’t see what was happening but a quick online search when I got home revealed that someone had been shot in the street. I thought: “I was just there! What if I had seen this happen? Or been caught up in it?” In addition to personal safety, I began to think about the impacts of becoming a witness in a potentially complex and dangerous case and what it

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And this week, another shooting in the street within a few blocks of home — this time, someone died — at 9 p.m. and beside an elementary school.

People are walking in our mild winter or returning home from dinner at 9 p.m. While not walking by at the time, this was still on my way home that evening and it was disconcerting to see even the aftermath.

By all accounts, these are targeted attacks but so were the Surrey Six murders, when a third of those killed were innocent bystanders. And this week, charges were laid in the 2008 murder of Jonathan Barber, another innocent person caught in the crossfire.

Now with four serious incidents in three months, I worry about becoming an innocent bystander near my own home.

Things have definitely changed in our little neighbourhood as violent conflict has been brought to our door.

Dave Macdonald, Port Coquitlam

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TRI-CITY SCHOOLS

Special programs help The Editor, Re. “SD43 grad rates strong but boys lag” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 15).

At the board of education meeting earlier this month, School District 43 superintendent Patricia Gartland indicated a 9% increase in the SD43 grad rate as compared to the provincial average. She credits good governance, the summer school program and an obscure program involving Grades 6 to 8 “encouragement to develop and learn together.”

In my opinion, the credit should go to the two alternative schools mentioned.

When student needs are met, there is no question they will succeed. CABE and Suwalk’h are making the difference in the 9% spike in grad rates.

CABE is a wonderful program for students aged 15 to 18 years of age. Here, the community — YMCA, Ministry of Education social worker, First Nations worker and Adopt-ASchool — is involved. As well, students benefit from course flexibility, free breakfast, subsidized lunch and childcare on site. Suwalk’h is for Aboriginal students and has

community involvement and course flexibility. These two schools are providing needed help to struggling students.

Regarding the summer school program, I cannot say it makes a difference to struggling students. It appears the enrolment is primarily students who do not need help with math or reading. My grandson has attended summer school for at least four years and we have not felt it has been helpful to him as a learning-disabled student requiring extra help with math.

This last year, he told me that before he could finish the first problem, the rest of the class had finished the entire assignment. There is no enrolment criteria or assessment of this program that I know of.

Finally, this article noted there is a 6% gap between male and female grad rates.

The administration seems to be satisfied that this is the norm worldwide, and that may be true. But it is well known that there are more boys than girls with learning disabilities, so it stands to reason there is this gap.

Nadya Shore, Port Coquitlam

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CONSUMERS & RETAIL

Court OKs ban on pharmacy reward points Prescriptions blocked from B.C. supermarket loyalty programs JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

Major supermarket chains have lost a court battle to continue offering their pharmacy customers loyalty reward points on prescription drugs in B.C. A B.C. Court of Appeal ruling Wednesday upholds the power

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The College of Pharmacists of B.C. does not allow use of loyalty program points for the purchase of prescription drugs. of the College of Pharmacists of B.C. to enforce its two-yearold ban on incentive programs like Air Miles and other loyalty

rewards.

The decision, which overturned a B.C. Supreme Court ruling last year that initially struck down the ban, says inducements from pharmacists are “a matter of public interest and professional standards” for the college, which can prohibit incentives without clear proof of harm to customers.

The pharmacists’ regulatory body, which imposed the ban in late 2013, had argued loyalty points are a powerful lure for consumers that can alter their medication buying habits and potentially harm their health.

“The College considers the provision of incentives like redeemable points to be unethical, unsafe and unprofessional,” registrar Bob Nakagawa said.

“Pharmacists are medication experts, and sometimes the right thing for them to do is not dispense a drug. A patient’s motivation to collect redeemable points may inappropriately encourage drug use and can put their health at risk.”

One of the objections raised by the college was that insured patients who don’t pay out of pocket might continue to refill a prescription after they no lon-

ger need it just to collect more points and the unneeded drugs may be abused or diverted to the illegal drug trade.

The case included anecdotal evidence that the top priority of some customers was to find out how many points they’d get filling a prescription rather than information on proper use or health effects.

There were also allegations of pharmacists retroactively dispensing medication to patients who had already missed past days but were eager to get the points “thus generating further revenue for the pharmacist for

drugs the patient does not need.”

The ruling is a defeat for Sobeys and Jace Holdings, the companies that operate Safeway and Thrifty Foods stores.

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. was also an intervenor in the case.

A Sobeys representative said the company is disappointed with the court’s decision and considering its options.

Incentives have long been forbidden on methadone prescriptions as well as any Pharmacare-covered prescriptions. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel

Land Use Committee Notice When: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7pm • Where: Inlet Theatre, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. The City of Port Moody’s Land Use Committee is holding a public meeting to consider the following applications: LOCATION MAP: 2713 - 2725 Clarke Street

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1. A revised application for the rezoning of 2713-2725 Clarke St/87 Moody St (Rezoning Application 6700-20-126)

2. Charles Street (Official Community Plan Amendment Application 6700-20-135)

Applicant: Aragon Properties Ltd.

Applicant: City of Port Moody

Purpose: Aragon Properties Ltd. has applied to rezone the property at 27132725 Clarke Street/ 87 Moody Street from Comprehensive Development Zone 39 (CD39) to Comprehensive Development Zone 64 (CD64). If approved, this application would allow for a six storey and four storey mixed use development with ground level commercial units and a variety of housing forms.

Purpose: To remove an Official Community Plan (OCP) policy that requires the City to develop a comprehensive plan for the Charles Street neighbourhood prior to significant redevelopment in this area. New OCP policies for this area are proposed to encourage land assembly and the creation of green space and stream enhancement as part of new development.

Get in touch!

How do I get more information?

Review the proposed applications (6700-20-126 and 6700-20-135) and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. You can also go online to www.portmoody.ca/luc

How can I provide input?

1. If you believe your property is affected by these applications, attend the meeting in person and submit comments directly to the Land Use Committee 2. You can also send a submission in writing anytime before 12 noon on February 2, 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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Tri-City map maker wants you to take a hike – to a brewery Lower Mainland beer map latest Chapman project SARAH PAYNE

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A local map maker and Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer is putting his skills to a new kind of recreational guidance system: a Lower Mainland brewery map.

Steve Chapman, who recently created a Tri-Cities trail map, was commissioned to create the map of local breweries so that hopsters could have an easy way of touring beer districts in the Lower Mainland. It will also highlight some of the surrounding restaurants and other amenities surrounding the breweries.

“It will become like an entertainment kind of map

that’s focused on having fun, maybe going out for a meal,” Chapman said of the map, which will likely be printed in two editions per year.

“There’s things like this on the internet but they’re not organized very well. This will be the first time it’s been done in this kind of format so I’m pretty excited about that.”

Initially, Chapman was going to make a map of all the breweries in B.C. but later decided to focus on Metro Vancouver to provide better detail.

One side of the map will show the locations of about 55 microbreweries; those that want to pay a fee will be tagged with a “badge” showing their address, website, phone number and the types of beer they sell.

The other side will show in closer detail brewery clusters, including east Vancouver,

Granville Island, Main Street and North Vancouver, as well as Port Moody’s beer district, where Moody Ales, Yellow Dog Brewing and Twin Sails Brewing are currently doing booming business, and where Parkside Brewery will bring the local total to four such businesses when it opens this spring.

And while Chapman has done a fair share of “research,” he said visiting all the locations would likely put him in need of a liver transplant.

“I’ve certainly been to a few of them… when we were trying to get people on board,” Chapman said. “As it continues, there’s certain to be some more.

“It’s a tough job but somebody’s got to do it.”

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PoMo asks province to allow ride-sharing SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody is joining its Tri-City neighbours in calling on the provincial government to allow ride-sharing services throughout B.C. and in Metro Vancouver in particular.

At Tuesday’s meeting, council approved a draft letter to Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone that asks for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to be allowed into the market to provide local residents with a much-needed service.

The letter notes that, as elsewhere in Metro Vancouver, residents move about the region for work, recreation and entertainment but “suffer from a disconnect in the taxi industry at the Vancouver city border.”

Tri-City residents are often refused a ride from Vancouver but local cab companies are prohibited from providing the service, the letter notes.

“We share the concerns of the BC Taxi Association… that ride-sharing services are introduced into the market ‘through the front door,’ with the same requirements as other commercial operators,” the letter adds.

Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam sent similar letters

to the provincial government in December.

The ride-sharing service Uber operates in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa and more than 40 other cities in Canada, as well as 350 cities around the world. In B.C. the Passenger Transportation Act bans ride-sharing but cities throughout the province are lobbying the government to relax those regulations.

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Port Moody council could be wading in to the ongoing fracas between Shawnigan Lake residents and South Island Resource Management (SIRM), a quarry and contaminated soil dump site, by way of Port Metro Vancouver.

Pacific Coast Terminals has been using the Vancouver Island site to dump approximately 80,000 tonnes of contaminated soil as it expands its Port Moody facility to handle potash. The soil comes from the area where the potash shed will be built and contains elevated levels of sulphur, zinc and salt, though PCT vice president and general manager Wade Leslie said they are not considered toxic levels.

Shawnigan Lake residents

have been trying for nearly four years to have the site shut down, saying it is contaminating a watershed that serves nearly 20,000 people, and have raised concerns that the PCT soil could be adding to that contamination.

Sonia Furstenau, the elected Area Director for Shawnigan Lake, spoke to PoMo council earlier this month and was followed by representatives of SIRM, who were grilled by council members for nearly an hour even though council has no jurisdiction to deal with their concerns.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Coun.

Zoe Royer made a notice of motion that would require Port Metro Vancouver and its tenant, PCT, to provide environmental and engineering reports, test results and other information regarding the contaminated material on its property and surrounding area. It also asks that, if there is no information about contamination, that Port Metro and PCT be asked to do further investigation to “determine the full extent of existing contamination in the vicinity of its property and the potential for future contamination arising from its activities.” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Judge denies killer’s application for delay Allan Schoenborn’s highrisk accused hearing will go ahead as planned after a B.C. Supreme Court judge denied an application to delay the hearing.

Schoenborn’s lawyer hoped to put off the hearing, scheduled for the first three weeks of May, so that both sides could begin preparing for it only if the constitutionality hearing, which takes place in April,

finds that Bill C-14 does not violate Schoenborn’s Charter rights. Rishi Gill said now, lawyers will be preparing for both hearings at the same time, even though the second hearing may not take place.

In 2010, Schoenborn was found not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder for the first-degree murders of his three children in April 2008. If he is deemed

Port Coquitlam continues to sell off surplus city land with six more residential lots on the market.

The city hopes to collect at least $2.3 million for the vacant southside lots — located at 1934-1954 McLean Ave. — that are included in its land sale strategy.

The city has held the properties since the 1920s. “The city wishes to provide for additional housing in the community and has determined the market would be supportive of a sale at this time,” a city spokesperson said in an email.

The proceeds will go into the city’s land sales reserve account.

The sale period ends Feb. 9.

a high-risk accused under the new federal legislation, Schoenborn’s BC Review Board hearings would take place up to every three years, instead of annually, and his escorted day passes would be revoked.

Dates for Schoenborn’s 2016 review hearing have not yet been scheduled. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Make it an art-filled weekend of music, dancing and the theatre SARAH PAYNE

St.). Forget ball gowns and tuxes — keep it casual, cosy and close at this local screening of Turandot, starring soprano Nina Stemme, at 9:55 a.m.

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This weekend is brimming with arts and culture — from live music to great theatre, dancing to opera — so be sure to dive right in and enjoy as much of it as possible.

TIME TO CHA CHA CHA

Shake what your mama gave you at tonight’s salsa and Latin dance night at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).

Instructors will school you on how to cha cha, starting at 8 p.m., followed by a licensed dance party until 12:30 a.m. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more details.

Friday, Jan. 29 HARMONICA JAZZ

Keith Bennett and Blair Lewis join forces for a musical evening at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo). Bennett coaxes his harmonica to new heights while Lewis riffs on jazz standards and originals on the guitar; a pre-show dinner is at 6:30 p.m. ($12), music is at 7:30 p.m. ($12). Come back tomorrow night for Those 2 Girls — guitarists and singers Jo and Michelle — as they blend folk, rock, country and more ($10).

Call 604-937-0998 to reserve for either show. Be sure to check out David Carey’s photo exhibit as well; it’s on to Feb. 28.

Sunday, Jan. 31 MARKET MORNING

We can’t say that spring is in the air just yet, but if your grocery list needs a bit of perking up there’s no better place to get inspired than the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market (300 Ioco Rd.). Make good on that New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, and pick up fresh-from-the-farm produce, or indulge in some fresh-from-theoven bread and gooey cheese. There’s entertainment, kids’ activities and sustenance by way of a food truck. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; visit www.makebakegrow.com for info.

SWEET FAMILY STORY

Sometimes new love and family connections emerge from the most unlikely starts, much as it does for Ava and her daughter, Frankie, in the Arts Club on Tour production of In a Blue Moon.

The play, on at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) until tomorrow night, finds the mother and daughter arriving at an inherited cottage in Kamloops only to discover Ava’s late husband’s brother is already living there. From tense beginnings come a tender love story and a treasured bond between child and uncle, not to mention a whole new take on family. Shows are at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, with 4 p.m. on Saturday as well; tickets are $39/$30/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

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Here’s a show the whole family can enjoy — the Axis Theatre Company presents Hamelin: A New Fable at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) in a matinee show at 2 p.m. A cast of six professional actor/ musicians retells the classic Pied Piper of Hamelin using masks and puppets, garnering plenty of laughs as plucky twins Celeste and Ralph teach the highfalutin mayor of the medieval Hamelin Town a lesson how to look out for their residents. Tickets are $16/$12 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

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There is a wealth of artistic talent just waiting to be discovered at the 19th annual Emerging Talent exhibit, showcasing the works of senior art students in School District 43, including Selina Park’s Hysteria. The exhibit runs to Feb. 22 and the People’s Choice contest closes Feb. 21.

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THINKING GREEN AT HERITAGE Industrial design students at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary scored $1,000 for their waste management plan as part of SFU Public Square’s ReThink Food program.

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PoCo Heritage wrapped up its third annual Christmas Tree Festival this month with Mayor Greg Moore, Kimberley Constable of the Terry Fox Library and Brian Hubbard, PoCo Heritage president, judging the 80plus entries. They chose Consign It’s tree as the business winner with TOPS as the community winner. For People’s Choice (business), first place went to Salon Kismet, second to TD Canada Trust PoCo Place and third to Consign It. For community, PoCo Garden Club got first with Art Focus taking second. A tie for third prize went to PoCo Genealogy and Crossroad Hospice Society.

A world record was set in Coquitlam last October when more than 800 people showed up at Mundy Park to pull weeds. Last month, the city announced it had won the accolade for being the first municipality to tackle so many invasive plants. Participants cleared 440 acres of weeds — especially English Ivy — in 24 hours, said parks manager Kathleen Reinheimer, in a press release. “City council and staff extend thanks to the various schools, city groups, churches, and community organizations for their incredible volunteer efforts,” she said. See the video at http://rec.st/r2AaR.

Coquitlam RCMP 911 operators and dispatchers helped to dial in more than 430 Christmas toys and gift cards for kids last month.

Their seventh annual 911 We Care toy drive ran from Nov. 16 to Dec. 14; the goodies were donated to the Share Family and Community Services’ holiday toy shop.

“This year, we put an emphasis on gifts meant for tweens and teens after learning from Share that gifts for this age group were in demand,” said Alia Montgomery, a 911 We Care co-ordinator, said in a press release. Share development director Valerie Hutton said their donation was a 25% increase over 2014.

SD43’s Inquiry Hub and Pinetree secondary students pitched their entrepreneurial ideas to business leaders and technology minister Amrik Virk this month. Josh Unrau and Brandon Mayhew won $500.

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MAYOR THANKS RAC KIDS Maple Creek middle students spread their Real Acts of Caring messages at Port Coquitlam city council Monday and Port Moody council Tuesday. PoCo Mayor Greg Moore presented a proclamation.

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Chinese New Year, memoirs and Shaun the Sheep 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.

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• Chinese New Year and Family Day: Songs, music and crafts with a seasonal theme for people of all ages with de-

velopmental challenges are part of a special program in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 3. To register, phone 604-937-4155.

For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.

• Movie Madness: Shaun the Sheep will be shown Friday, Feb. 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at both CPL branches. Attendance is free and no registration is required. G-rated Shaun the Sheep has been nominated for this year’s Academy Award for

Best Animated Feature (synopsis: “When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix-up with the farmer, a caravan and a steep hill lead them to the Big City and it’s up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely home.”)

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.

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• Write your life: Do you have a life story waiting to be told? Tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Philip Sherwood, owner of lifewriters.ca will show you how to start recording your memories in a powerful, engaging way.

From memoirs to short stories to digital scrapbooks, there are so many ways to preserve and share your experiences for your friends and family. see TECH TIPS, page 23

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Whether at work, during conversations in small groups or when watching television, one in six adults experience problems when it comes to accurate speech comprehension and hearing in everyday situations. Although background noise and music can impair communication with friends and family, two thirds of those affected still do not use any hearing aids.

There are many reasons for this but for most people it’s that they are not convinced that hearing aids will significantly benefit them or it’s the unease they feel about attracting attention by wearing a visible hearing aid.

This is why the Swiss manufacturer Phonak has developed a world first: Virto V. These hearing aids are manufactured using a modern 3D printing process that provides a custom-fit miniature hearing aid that disappears into the ear canal, making it almost invisible to others. Despite its small size, the latest and most advanced Phonak hearing technology is still contained in the casing.

For some clients, the smaller design of the Virto V hearing aids might possibly replace the more traditional behind-the-ear hearing aids, and like many of our other products, these hearing aids can easily connect wirelessly with TVs and smartphones,” explains Prof. Stefan Launer, CSO of the Swiss manufacturer Phonak.

See how the virtually invisible Virto V fits into your daily routine.

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

Tech tips, storytime and another visit with Shaun, too continued from page 22

Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register for this free program • Preschool storytime: You and your two- to five-year-old can explore the best in picture books at PMPL’s interac-

tive preschool storytime on Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. No registration needed but parent/caregiver participation is required.

• Tech Café: Get free, oneon-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop

in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to have friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers help you with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft Office and more.

Tech Café runs until May 6 (note: no Tech Cafés on March 18 or 25).

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.

TERRY FOX

• Kids’ movie matinee: Looking for some fun on your day off? Come to the Terry Fox Library for a fantastic family film. Librarians will be screen-

ing Shaun the Sheep on Friday, Feb. 19, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.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.

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Vote. Tuesday, February 2 is General Voting Day. Bring Your Where to Vote Card Where to Vote

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Advance voting opportunities are shown on the other side of this card.

To vote, voters must show ID with their name and address.

Call 1-800-661-8683 or visit elections.bc.ca for a list of acceptable identification.

Who Can Vote?

4) Or, voters can be vouched for by another registered voter in the electoral district who has identification.

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

Please take identification and this card when you go to vote 382BY-YE2

If you don’t have one, you can still vote.

More information? Go to elections.bc.ca or call 1-800-661-8683.

Many Ways to Vote All voters can Vote on General Voting Day Vote at any general voting place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Vote at the district electoral office From now until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Vote by Mail Vote by Mail packages are available at the district electoral office or on the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) Tuesday, February 2, 2016. All voting packages must be received by the District Electoral Officer by 8 p.m. (Pacific time) Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Bring Identification All voters must show identification with their name and home address when they vote. Voters can register when they vote.

Elections BC accepts many kinds of identification.

1) Bring a single piece IDENTIFICATION CARD British Columbia, Canada of B.C. or federal BCID#0123456789 government issued 84 identification with your photo, name and home address, like a B.C. driver’s licence or BCID card.

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For more information about identification, visit elections.bc.ca/index.php/voting/voteridentification/

Any Questions?

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

Or, contact the district electoral office: #203-2963 Glen Drive Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P7 Phone: 604-927-2914 Fax: 604-927-2990 Email: DEOCQB@elections.bc.ca Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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COQUITLAM 125 EVENTS

A bite & a chat for Coquitlam 125 DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

You can break bread with friends and neighbours and learn more about Coquitlam during the Dish and Dialogues series in celebration of the city’s 125th anniversary.

The series features three dinners: Thursday, Feb. 4 at Douglas College; Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Pasta Polo; and Wednesday, March 2 at Grand Palace. Facilitator Alden Habacon says each evening will be an opportunity for people to enjoy a delicious multi-course ethnic meal while meeting other locals and sharing Coquitlam experiences around the dinner table.

And organizers are not just looking for established movers and shakers, he said. “We want people who are passionate, concerned about the future of Coquitlam and really would like to connect more with those that live in Coquitlam… newcomers, people here for generations I hope we get a good mix,” said Habacon, who is also UBC’s director of intercultural understanding.

Habacon said participants can expect a terrific meal over several courses with a discussion after each serving based on questions he will present to guide the dialogue.

“For me, the goal is the depth of connections between peo-

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Douglas College students are volunteering to help at the first Dish and Dialogues series set for Feb. 4 at the David Lam campus in Coquitlam. Bhangra dancers will be (from left): Ramandeep Kaur, a science student; Navroop Kaur, a business student; and Bhavneet Toor, an accounting student. Helping with note taking will be Jocelyn Collin, a nursing student, while Grace Bailey, a hospitality management student, will help serve. For more details, visit www.coquitlam.ca and type Dish and Dialogues in the search tool. ple,” said Habacon, who noted connecting people is even more important today when they are so busy, stressed and tied to their technology. “Although we’re more connected today, we fell less connected, so here’s our chance to do something quite old-school.”

As stories are shared, a graphic artist will illustrate them and the drawings will become part of the Coquitlam 125 archive.

The first event at Douglas College will have an international theme, featuring Persian, Punjabi and Aboriginal foods,

and students will be performing at various points throughout the evening.

Tickets cost between $25 to $30 (taxes and gratuities included; events are non-alcoholic) depending on the venue, and can be purchased online at coquitlam.ca/registration

using the following barcodes: Douglas College, 558762; Pasta Polo (558761); and Grand Palace, 558763. You can also buy tickets by calling 604-9274386 or do so in person at any Coquitlam recreation centre. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

POCO

Who are the best helpers in PoCo? Speak up

More than 100 people volunteer for programs in Port Coquitlam and the city wants you to help thank them for a job well done.

Nominations are open for the 2016 PoCo Volunteer Recognition Awards to honour citizens who have made a difference in one of seven categories: • Arts, Heritage and Cultural Awareness; • Caring and Safety; Environmental Protection and Enhancement; • Sports and Recreation; • Youth Programs; U21 (youth under age 21); • and Lifetime Volunteer.

Visit portcoquitlam. ca/volunteer by March 8. The winners will be announced on April 14 at the PoCo recreation complex during National Volunteer Week.

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Coquitlam is offering a number of free programs for residents 55 years and older ahead of this fall’s 55+ BC Games.

The games will be held in Coquitlam from Sept. 20 to 24 and the city’s “Try-It” sessions include: • Saturday, Jan. 30 and Feb.

6: badminton at Centennial activity centre (570 Poirier St.), 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; • Tuesday, Feb. 2: pickleball at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St.), noon to 1 p.m.; • Tuesday, Feb. 9: darts at Glen Pine rec centre (1200 Glen Pine Crt.), 12:45 to 2:40 p.m.

These introductory sessions will teach game basics, rules and techniques. More “Try-It” sessions will be held throughout the year.

Visit www.coquitlam. ca/55PlusBCGames or call 604927-6940 for more information and to register.

Port Coquitlam community groups can apply for grants to help them serve the city’s residents.

The PoCo Community Foundation (PCCF) 2016 granting cycle includes two grant opportunities and a new bursary.

Last year, $17,625 was awarded to six applicants.

This year, the foundation is introducing a new grant and a new bursary: the Performing Arts-Based Community Grant, open to performing arts organizations in the TriCities; and the Performing

Arts Bursary, awarded to two individuals pursuing a performing arts program in an accredited post-secondary institution.

To learn more about the foundation’s grant program or for an application, visit www. pocofoundation.com.

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THE ENVIRONMENT

How good is your smell?

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I admit there is the odd time when a faint whiff of a man’s cologne catches my attention. This is becoming a rarity, however, as workplaces strive to be allergen-free, mindful that more people appear to be reacting to fragrance.

The opposite is true when I feel hit by perfume, hair product or a deodorant containing strong fragrance. When going for a run, the exhaust from household dryers that use scented products such as Bounce make me feel like an insect shot with Raid.

In all seriousness, however, I am increasingly aware of the chemical-based fragrances (“parfum”) that permeate our personal and household products. A friend suffers from multiple chemical sensitivity. Her high sensitivity to fragrance,

petrochemically-derived products, many of which may not be detectable to most of us, has sent her more than a few times to the ER. She has to take precautions when attending events, therefore, often reminding organizers to announce functions as “scent-free.”

I purchase most of my skin care products from local farmers’ markets, such as Port Moody’s Nasty-free Naturals.

But my friend warns that many essential oils, often used in organic products, may still be extracted using chemicals. It is important, therefore, to ask the producer what extraction process has been used. Go for steam distillation and be careful of products that claim to be scent-free. I have recently learned that some companies actually use a chemical to mask scents.

The David Suzuki Foundation has extensive information on toxins in personal care products and the relationship between them, the environment and your health (www.davidsuzuki.org).

Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She has a certificate in Sustainable Community Development, volunteers on various city committees and is currently co-ordinating the monthly meetings for Tri-City Greendrinks. Her column runs monthly.

HEALTHY LIVING & FEWER CHEMICALS

Here are some ideas for healthy, wholesome living: • Cosmetics: A great addition to your wallet/purse is the Suzuki Foundation’s guide to avoiding the Top 12 chemicals typically found in cosmetics: www.davidsuzuki.org/ publications/downloads/2010/whats-inside-shoppersguide.pdf. Extra tip: When washing your hair, experiment with alternate days; doing so is better for your hair (your natural oils are what make it shine) and the environment and your pocket-book will also benefit.

• Deodorants: Healthier than antiperspirants (it is actually good to sweat), here is a simple and inexpensive remedy using a 1:6 ratio of baking soda to cornstarch (cleangreensimple.com/2011/01/gew-deodorant/). I just bought a product made from coconut oil and then learned apple cider vinegar (applied with a sponge) works fabulously.

• Household cleaners: For years, I have used just three simple natural cleaners to do everything: vinegar, baking soda and Dr. Bronner’s pure castile soap. West Vancouver’s Earthcare makes the amazing Pink Solution (except that it isn’t pink). This white cream goes a long way and works magic on sinks, tiles and even laundry (pinksolution.ca).

• Laundry: I use local VIP and Granny’s soap powder products. Plain washing soda is highly effective too. If odour is a concern, pre-soak with diluted ammonia. Skin rashes have been attributed to certain fragranced laundry detergents.

• Houseplants: Today’s interior design style appears very stark and sterile. Houseplants help to purify our indoor air from off-gassing due to a multitude of manufactured products (upholstery, carpets, plastics, etc.). Visit www.kidsgardening.org/node/13217 to see the multitude of benefits.

By taking steps towards fragrance-free living, you will actually become more sensitive to “unnatural” smells, just as many of us are now sensitive to cigarette smoke.

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This will be a potluck event with tea and the home provided; $1-2 donation is collected and given to Seva Canada, which does eyesight restoration in Third World countries. Info: Mara, 604-9317070.

SUNDAY, JAN. 31

• BC Hospitality Foundation is supporting fundraiser to assist Jean Moulton, a restaurant worker from Coquitlam who lost her left arm and right leg last year due to a medical crisis and requires desperate financial assistance; the event takes place 7-10 p.m. at Milestones, 2745 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam.

Funds raised will help Jean purchase mobility equipment.

Just 100 advance tickets are available for $25 exclusively at the Coquitlam Milestones or at the door on the 31st; price will include a burger and beer; a silent auction and 50/50 draw will also be held. Info and reservations: 604-552-7983.

TUESDAY, FEB. 2

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meet-

FEB. 3: HYDE CREEK MEETING • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., at the hatchery. Public is invited to attend meetings, tour the facility and see what projects are being undertaken.

Society is looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping with hatchery operations, education tours, and also volunteers to assist with 2016 Hyde Creek Salmon Festival.

Info: www.hydecreek.org or hcws.info@gmail.com. ing, 7 p.m., Room 9 at Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam.

Guest speaker will discuss options for treatment of prostate cancer. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-9368703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5

• Toastmasters’ final Wow event at Inlet Theatre, Port Moody, 7 p.m. MC is former BC Lion Angus Reid and speech will be given by BC Lions QB Travis Lulay about his professional football journey. Champions of four Toastmasters contests will be speaking. Admission: $10 (includes snacks and beverages). Tickets: Gene Vickers, 604-230-8030 or d96pdg@ hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6

• Tri-City Wordsmiths’ meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, PoCo. Topic: The Writer’s Journey in Memoir, presented by author J.J. Lee, who’s memoir “The Measure of a Man: The Story of a Father, a Son, and a Suit” garnered him a nomination for the 2011 Governor-General’s

Literary Award for Non-Fiction, among other awards. Admission is free but library registration is appreciated by calling 604927-7999. Tri-City Wordsmiths meetings are held on the first Saturday of every second month.

Info: pandorabee1@gmail.com.

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar • Women’s Connection luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam, hosted by Tri-City Christian Women’s Club.

Feature: Getting Organized with Susan Borax. Speaker: Adena Paget will share part of her life and also sing. Reservations: Fran, 604-936-1120.

SUPPORT GROUPS • LifeRing weekly recovery meetings, Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., Vancity Credit Union, Shaughnessy Station (Shaughnessy at Lougheed), PoCo. All welcome. Info: 604377-1364.

• B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee

Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604720-3935.

• Joy’s Place Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604-492-1700.

• GriefShare is a support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death.

This 11-week, Christ-centred, biblically based support group meets every Saturday, 10 a.m.noon, Northside Church, 1460 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam. Each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion and you can attend at anytime. Info: 604-942-7711.

• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:308:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604688-1716.

• Alateen meetings, 8-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody, for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking; meetings are anonymous and confidential, and closed to the general public. Info: 604-6881716 or www.bcyukon-al-anon. org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 9

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ November meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Ecological restoration specialist Ken Ashley will present a slideshow on re-wilding Burrard Inlet. Free admission and all are welcome.

Info: 604-936-4108 or www. bmn.bc.ca.

• 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.

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Yes, January is the time to do some careful pruning IN THE GARDEN

the shape of the tree. Although growth. You can even cut back year before any growth apan upright variety, they need into older wood at this time and many new growth tips will be pears, leaving a rather chopped to be pruned at least yearly to cut off, others back further on still get bud development for appearance. Prune pines in enhance their appearance and the branches will develop nicely next season. The pruned-back May when the new candles are to keep them from taking over. to fill in the tree. Try to maintain candles will still develop this shooting up profusely. When With electric hedge trimmers a rather narrow form on all your season, leaving a much more this new growth is pruned, or two-handled grass shears in spruce trees, especially blue attractive tree. conforming to the shape of hand, simply trim back into last spruce, to keep them looking The same is true of spruce the tree of course, a multitude year’s growth while shaping the TriCity Real Estate Section - 62p x 6pLet&the 30p6 x 9p6 handsome without overpowerand fir trees. new buds of new buds will develop,banners enplant. Low spreading varietEditorial, Editorial 9-banners-art Real Estate ing theBanners landscape.(new 2013) first, then pruneetc., following suring much slower, bushier TC, pop ies usually look best in aFiled: fan PoCo shape, while uprights can vary depending upon their form but I have found the narrower you prune them, the better they look. If they get ahead of you, you may have to be a little more severe. Remember if you prune back into the old hard wood, it takes a long time for your junipers to look good again.

There are, however, a few exceptions to take note of.

Whether they are compact ornamentals or tall specimens, all pine, spruce and true fir trees are best pruned in May. The reason is that they grow by producing buds or candles, which should be allowed to ‘pop’ before pruning. If you cut the buds or candles off, it may be a whole

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Let’s start with evergreen conifers. Junipers and other lowspreading evergreens are probably the biggest problem when it comes to keeping shrubs in check. Whether they are low or medium spreading types or

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Chong Lee makes jump to junior ‘A’ 19-year-old signs with PG Spruce Kings of the BCHL GARY MCKENNA Tri-CiTy News

Chong Lee is ready to take the next step with his hockey career.

The 19-year-old Port Moody Panther will make the jump to junior A after he agreed to play for the B.C. Hockey League’s Prince George Spruce Kings next season.

Lee, who is originally from Seoul, South Korea, has been a standout player since joining the Cats in October, when he made his presence in the PJHL known by scoring four goals and one assist in a game against the Langley Rivermen.

He has only played 19 of the club’s 38 games but he is already Port Moody’s top scorer with 14 goals and 10 assists.

When Lee heads to training camp next fall, it will not be his first time lacing up his skates for the Spruce Kings.

He played four games with the club this season as an affiliate player, racking up one goal and two assists in the process.

Lee also has experience in international play, suiting

up with the South Korean under-10 team for fives games in the 2016 World Junior Hockey CHONG LEE Division II championship tournament, where he finished second in team scoring with eight points.

He hopes to play on the men’s national team when it tries to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Peyongchang.

But while Lee is having success on the ice, the Panthers continue to muddle through their regular season.

The club lost another pair of games last weekend, falling 3-1 to Aldergrove on Saturday and 7-2 to the Ridge Meadows Flames on Friday.

Port Moody will get back at it Friday night during a road game against the Abbotsford Pilots, before returning to the Port Moody Arena on Saturday for a meeting with the Grandview Steelers. Puck drop is at 7:45 p.m.

For more information go to www.portmoodypanthers. com. sports@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Inferno defeated the Guilford Eagles 3-1 in under-18 B.C. Coastal Girls Soccer League action last weekend.

The Inferno is currently in second place in championship play with a 2-1 record after posting their second win in a row following a 2-1 victory over the Surrey Lightning on Sunday.

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Cadets grab zone medals Four Tri-City athletes reach the podium

A handful of athletes from the 754 Phoenix Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Port Moody walked away with medals at the zone biathlon championships last week.

Andrei Secu took home gold in the male senior category, while Francisco Zhou, a competitor in the junior category, received a bronze medal. In the female competition, Liyariu Wang made the podium with a bronze medal in the junior category.

The trio of athletes are not the only competitors to grab medals at the event.

Harrison Young, a member of the 2893 Seaforth Highlanders, took home gold in the cadet male young category, beating out the second-place finisher by five seconds.

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Francisco Zhou, a Port Moody cadet, took home a bronze medal in the junior biathlon in Whistler last week.

More than 130 cadets from across the Lower Mainland competed durnig the zone biathlon championships, which took place in Whistler.

Competitors were tested in fitness, skiing and marksmanship over a 4.5 km course in the Callahan Valley.

The teams are competing for spots in the provincial championships, which will take place Feb. 5 to 7 at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island.

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Coquitlam United rugby posted its fourth win of the season last weekend, defeating Abbotsford 25-10. The club is currently tied for second place in the B.C. Rugby League standings with a 4-0 record.

ANOTHER WIN FOR MADRID

The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Madrid team kept its win streak alive, taking down the Surrey Lions 4-1 in under-17 boys soccer this week.

Nathan Ahn opened up the scoring when he buried a crossing pass from Dominic Almeida, before Ben Chang buried a free kick after tenacious work by Nathan Dyrkton drew a foul. Tyler McRae and Almeida added insurance markers later in the game.

Strong play at the midfield from Robert Benac, Ahn, McRae and Dyrkton broke up most of Surrey’s offence and kept the opponents pinned in their own end.

It was the same story last week when Madrid defeated Ladner 3-1.

Despite Ladner’s strong offence — and the fact Coquitlam hit three cross bars during the game — the home team still managed to take the upper hand on the scoreboard.

Daniel Carbone blasted a free kick into the top corner of the net to get Madrid on the board, before Benac finished off a three-way passing play to score the second goal.

Almeida set up Dyrkton to take the game 3-1. sports@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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