Tri-City News February 17 2016

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Talent shines in dark Addams Family COQ. BOOZE BIZ

Licensees fight more licensees Coq. considers microbrews and liquor stores, too GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

Microbreweries and distilleries are welcome in Coquitlam but they should be treated like any other bar or pub if they want to allow drinking on-site, say a handful of liquor licencees and industry stakeholders.

Speaking at a public hearing Monday on proposed liquor regulation changes, which if approved will pave the way for liquor manufacturing in Coquitlam, Jeff Guignard, the executive

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director of the BC Alliance of Beverage Licensees, said longtime operators fear changes to city liquor rules will favour newcomers intent on hopping on the microbrewery bandwagon.

“We just want everyone to be following the same policy framework,” he told council.

“I think you have to respect your existing businesses in the community.” see ‘TIME WE START’, page 7

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Katrina Shelast, who last month won the Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce community spirit award, at Coquitlam’s Westwood Community Church, where she, youth and children ministries pastor Jason Chifan, and volunteers pack weekend meals each Thursday for the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise’s Starfish Pack program. For more on the program, please read article on page 15.

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Development in the Tri-Cities includes (from left): Condos near Evergreen Line stations in Coquitlam. Industrial buildings and a church in Port Coquitlam’s Dominion Triangle. And an office tower in Port Moody.

TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT

Different ways of Evergreen dev’t.

Fast in Coquitlam and a little slower in Port Moody DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam’s skyline continues to change with more cranes and more demand for housing as the Evergreen Line project moves towards a 2017 completion date. In Port Moody, meanwhile, a slower approach is being taken, according to development permit application figures.

In Coquitlam on a late Friday afternoon, the Lougheed Heights sales centre at 581 Clarke Rd. is packed with people checking out plans for a 39-storey, 336-unit tower planned for the corner of

North Road and Foster Avenue.

Across the street from the sales centre, Bosa Properties’ Uptown 1 and 2 towers are under construction near Evergreen’s Burquitlam Station while across town, Burke Mountain is being transformed from large-lot homes and Crown land and forest into new neighbourhoods welcoming families in houses, duplexes, townhouses and, eventually, condos.

The last two years have been strong ones for development in Coquitlam and there appears to be little sign of a slowdown, according to Doug Vance, Coquitlam’s manager of building permits and inspections.

“The indicators are showing us [development] seems to be carrying forward and Coquitlam seems to be a desirable place to get to.”

Last year, for example, the city saw $366.62 million worth of building permits issued, up slightly from $350.167 million in 2014. (The pinnacle year for Coquitlam appears to have been 2013, when $482 million in total value of building permits was filed with the municipality. (Building permit values include commercial, industrial and institutional construction, not just residential.)

Vance said condo towers as well as single-family homes and townhouses are on the books for the coming year.

But one of the bigger projects on the books for 2016, also spurred by the coming of the Evergreen Line, is the Marcon Clarke Homes Ltd. application to rezone lots at 559 Clarke for a 49-storey, 364-unit condo building along with a 14-storey, 108-unit rental complex.

Next door in Port Moody, which will have two Evergreen Line stations — one at Inlet Centre and another at Moody Centre, at the site of the current West Coast Express station — development has been more subdued. In 2015, the city issued permits for $21.1 million worth of construction, up from $12 million in 2014 — nothing like what is taking place in Coquitlam along the Evergreen Line.

James Stiver, PoMo’s general manager of development services, said he has heard a lot of talk about land assembly taking place in the Moody Centre area, near the Evergreen Line, but speculated that developers are waiting for the area’s neighbourhood plan to be completed before presenting their plans.

“That’s underway now,”

Stiver said of the plan, noting that council gave staff until mid-year to finish it, and a market study and a view of density for the area are underway.

As well, the Coronation Park neighbourhood is still under study.

One of the bigger projects underway is a new building for Moody middle school, valued at $24 million, and the ninestorey Onni office building is taking shape in Suter Brook.

“It’s a huge shot in the arm for the city to have a lot of office space close to the transit station,” said Stiver.

Over in Port Coquitlam, which won’t be reached by Evergreen trains, significant development is taking place, particularly in the Dominion Triangle area, where a church, industrial buildings and homes

are being built.

Shawn Hagan with the city of Port Coquitlam said 100,000 sq. ft. of industrial property is under development in that area, with 345 units of multifamily apartments in development permit applications.

“It will keep us busy, it will create jobs and it will create new places for people to reside,” Hagan said of the projects.

As well, the city is expecting development permit applications for 200 apartment units downtown and 160 units on the north side, not including the Dominion Triangle.

The past year saw a slight drop in the number of building permits sought for the city, $106.9 million compared to $132 million in 2014. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

PORT MOODY BREWS

Four small brewers, one can in City of the Arts Breweries join forces to help PoMo Arts Centre SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody’s three — and soon to be four — craft breweries have teamed up to concoct a collaboration brew that will raise funds for the Port Moody Arts Centre.

The inaugural run of a planned annual initiative among the brew houses will benefit a different Port Moody charitable organization each year, and comes with a contest to help design the label artwork

Four Port Moody microbreweries (including one yet to open) are in on the can label art contest. for the specialty beer.

“The brewers of each brew-

ery were sitting down and we knew we were going to do a collaboration brew because all the breweries on the street get along so well,” said Mike Huffman of Yellow Dog Brewing. “So to make a short story even shorter, we decided on a beer… a nice, hoppy schwarzbier — it’s like a dark lager.”

Huffman said choosing PoMo Arts Centre as the first beneficiary was also a natural fit. “Brewing itself traditionally is its own art form, and since we are in the City of the Arts, we want to be part of that as well. Making beer is like painting, you’re just using different paint.”

And even though brewers

can be “quite picky” when it comes to sharing recipes, the cooks in the beer kitchen had no trouble coming to a consensus, guided largely by the season and what weather conditions are expected to be by the time the beer is released.

The schwarzbier will likely be ready in March and for the brewers from Yellow Dog, Moody Ales, Twin Sails and Parkside (which is expected to open in May), that plays on the unexpected nature of spring.

“It looks like we’ll have pretty nice warm, sunny weather, so we decided on something that looked dark and brooding but is nice and refreshing,” Huffman said. “It’s kind of a taste of spring… super clean and super

refreshing.”

The beer can label contest is open to anybody (must be 19 and older) to submit art that shows what the Port Moody lifestyle looks like to them. It can be in any 2-D format, whether a photograph, painting, pencil drawing or anything else.

PMAC spokesperson Andrea Jabour said the initiative came from the breweries and the arts centre was happy to belly up to the bar.

“We’re always looking to make community connections and look for great community partners,” Jabour said, noting PMAC offers an Art of Craft Brewing workshop. “We’re just looking to make some stronger ties to our partners and neigh-

bours. That’s what really drew us to the project.”

The winner of the beer can label contest, which closes on Feb. 25, gets a $50 gift certificate from each of the four breweries.

Jabour noted that after hearing concerns from local artists the contest regulations were changed so that submitted work will only be used for promotional purposes and each artist retains the rights to their work.

Meanwhile, the new brew is in the works at Yellow Dog and, when it’s released next month, will be available at each of the breweries as well as private liquor stores and pubs throughout the Lower Mainland.

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DOUGLAS COLLEGE

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Elaine Golds, a prominent Tri-City environmental activist, has been awarded the Douglas College 2016 Honorary Fellow Award, the college’s highest distinction.

At a special event held last Thursday at DC’s New Westminster campus, Golds was presented with the fellowship for her work promoting environmental conservation in the Tri-Cities as well as her work with Burke Mountain Naturalists in spearheading numerous causes, such as protecting Colony Farm Regional Park and Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, and the ending of logging in Metro Vancouver’s oldgrowth watersheds.

“I am blown away by it, quite frankly. I’ve never felt so celebrated in my entire life,” said Golds whose family members were in the audience and who was nominated by Mike McPhee, a Douglas College instructor with whom she worked with on the Colony Farm steering committee in the 1990s.

According to a press release from the college, Golds’ commitment to the Metro Vancouver community and environment earned her the award

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Prominent local environmentalist Elaine Golds (centre) is presented with an honorary fellowship, flanked by Shelley Williams, Douglas College board chair, and DC president Kathy Denton. and is something to be admired.

“This type of dedication and passion is what we aspire to instil in our students,” said Kathy Denton, college president.

Born in Moose Jaw, Sask., Golds graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a bachelor of science degree. She obtained her PhD in biochemistry from McGill University, where she also worked as an assistant professor before moving to Port Moody in 1989.

Golds, who is The Tri-City News’ Green Scene columnist, has also been honoured with Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, the BC Community Achievement Award, a Port Moody Freedom

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of the City Award and the Pacific Salmon Foundation Hungerford Award for Conservation. She is currently president of the Burke Mountain Naturalists.

The Douglas College Honorary Fellow Award recognizes the outstanding achievement or distinguished service by an individual on a community, provincial, national, or international scale.

Golds joins previous DC Honorary Fellows Wally Oppal (2015), Julio Montaner (2014), Peter Legge (2013), David Neima (2012), and Bill Hughes and Tim Agg (2011).

Artists seeking broad exposure and the challenge of a 3-D canvas are invited to decorate one of a dozen large salmon sculptures to be installed later this year as part of the Coquitlam 125 anniversary celebrations.

Selected artists will be provided a budget of $1,600.

Proposal deadline Mar. 15 Both experienced and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.

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STORIES TOLD FROM THE ARCHIVES Everyone has their own story to tell about Coquitlam, but what stories can be found in the records preserved in the City’s Archives? Join Coquitlam’s City Archivist and find out what the records in the Archives can tell us about the past 125 years of Coquitlam’s history.

125 Years: An Archival Tour of Coquitlam’s 13 Decades Date:

Wednesday, Feb. 17

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Location: Coquitlam City Hall, Council Chambers 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam Following a 30-minute presentation, attendees can ask questions.

Advance registration is not required.

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To celebrate the City of Coquitlam’s 125th birthday, the Coquitlam Public Library is hosting its first ever Science Expo on Thursday, May 12. A STEM event for students in elementary, middle and high schools, the Expo encourages students in gr. 3 to 12, working alone or in pairs, to demonstrate an experiment or innovation that could earn them award money, a trophy and prizes for their schools.

Application Deadline:

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GATENSBURY ROAD

No trucks will be allowed on Gatensbury SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

Gatensbury Road will soon be closed to commercial and heavy truck traffic entirely after Port Moody council agreed to match Coquitlam’s ban.

It will be the latest measure in nearly 15 years to improve safety on the steep, winding road that runs through both cities, and will be part of a truck route bylaw developed within PoMo’s transportation master plan.

Gatensbury has a 30 km/h speed limit but residents report that is rarely followed; additional safety measures implemented since 2002 include pavement grooving, barriers, reflective devices, curb extensions, signs, medians and delineators.

Keeping large trucks off the road will give some peace of mind to Gatensbury residents, said resident Lori Holdenried.

“The shoulder of much of the roadway… is very narrow and having a large truck drive beside you as you are walking leaves little room for pedestrians and, in some cases, none,” she wrote in an email to The Tri-City News. She added that

her teenaged daughter has had to jump into bushes to avoid being hit by a truck on a sharp bend.

Gatensbury residents renewed their safety concerns at a December council meeting shortly after Canada Post stopped door-to-door delivery because it said the road was too dangerous for its carriers.

At last week’s meeting, council agreed to have staff immediately begin the process to ban heavy trucks on Gatensbury but Holdenried remains concerned about whether it will have any effect and how often it will be enforced.

“Gatensbury is already a no-truck route in Coquitlam and there should be no way for commercial trucks to get to the Port Moody side,” she wrote, noting heavy trucks use it anyway as a connecting route to Coquitlam through the Harbour Chines area.

Staff are expected to report back to council with a bylaw to prohibit commercial and heavy truck traffic on Gatensbury from the Coquitlam border to Henry Street.

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SETTING IT STRAIGHT • Re. “Ambulance reforms pledged to shrink waits” (The Tri-City News, Feb. 12).

The referenced article incorrectly reported that 53% of calls for Tri-Cities ambulances come from outside the area.

The correct figure is 47%.

• Re. “Coq. council slams Riverview ‘sales job’,” (Feb. 12).

The caption under headshot accompanying the referenced article contained an incorrect name. The correct name was Coun. Chris Wilson.

• “Terrible turnout as NDP’s Wickens wins Burke Mt. byelection” (Feb. 5).

It was incorrectly reported Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam Liberal MP Ron McKinnon attended BC Liberal Joan Isaacs’ event at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on election night. In fact, he was in Ottawa.

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Tell us what you think about the future of transportation in Port Moody!

The City of Port Moody is updating its Master Transportation Plan to provide a vision of how people will travel through the community during the next 25 years. The plan, TransPort Moody, will focus on improving our road network, and providing better options for walking, cycling and using transit.

We’ve been engaging extensively with residents and other stakeholders since the summer of 2015, and now have a draft plan ready for review. Drop by our Open House to take a look at what the community has said, ask questions and share your thoughts on Port Moody’s draft Master Transportation Plan.

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COQ. BOOZE BIZ

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One of the businesses Guignard is talking about is Woody’s Pub on Brunette Avenue, whose operator, Gordon Cartwright, said he welcomes the new products that will come with the introduction of craft breweries into the community but there needs to be a level playing field.

“It is terrifying for us stakeholders that we have invested our life savings in a business based on existing regulations,” he said. “We are extremely concerned about our business and what is going to happen in the future.”

But some who spoke at Monday’s hearing urged council to be cautious about overregulating the industry.

Kirsten Rees, a Coquitlam resident who is hoping to open her own establishment, said the culture surrounding craft breweries is different from typical pubs. Tasting rooms provide an opportunity for patrons to sample the beer the way the brewer intended and are essential to the micro-brew experience.

“It is one of the big draws,” she told council. “The more open you can leave that — hopefully by working one to one — the better off it will probably be.”

Rees added that brew pubs are limited as to where they can locate. The operations require the ability to process waste water and need to be located in areas geared to patrons who prefer transit or cycling, she said.

Carolyn McCarthy, another Coquitlam resident, compared craft breweries to farmers’ markets, providing patrons an opportunity to meet the producers of the products they consume.

“When you visit a local brewery, there is a sense of community,” she said. “They are coming to try the latest beer and meet the people who make it.”

LIQUOR STORES

Coquitlam is also considering allowing the store-within-astore liquor sale model, which would see some booze sales occur in separated areas within supermarkets.

Several people who spoke on the issue during Monday’s public hearing expressed concern about making alcohol more accessible and encouraged council to implement a 1-km separation between liquor stores.

Bert Hick, a liquor licence consultant, said studies have shown that when alcohol is more available, more people will consume.

“The more you make alcohol

available, the higher your social costs are going to be,” he said.

“The police will have to deal with it. The social workers will have to deal with it. The families will have to deal with it.”

Kimberlee MacGregor, the vice-president of retail stores and warehouses with the BC Government Employees Union, which represents government liquor store workers, said the public already has enough access to alcohol. She echoed several speakers’ calls for a 1-km separation distance between stores.

“It worries me,” she told council. “I think it is time we start fighting for our kids and our communities and not the almighty dollar. Our children are our future and we won’t have them if we are all drowning in alcohol.”

However, public opinion stands in sharp contrast to the opinions of MacGregor and Hick. According to a public survey conducted by the city last year, 77 of the 94 respondents said separation distances between liquor stores should be eliminated.

Following the hearing, Coquitlam council voted to defer any decision on potential liquor regulation changes until next Monday’s meeting. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Bridge won’t bump transit grants: B.C. JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

Communities Minister Peter Fassbender says Metro Vancouver mayors shouldn’t worry that the province’s request for federal money to help build the Massey Bridge will eat into the grants available for transit expansion.

The province has pitched the Massey Tunnel replacement as a green infrastructure project for the purposes of federal funding and one that will help with goods movement in the region.

Some mayors have expressed trepidation that they may be competing with the province for the $60 billion in new infrastructure grants Ottawa is to begin doling out.

“That is not being put on the table at the expense of the vision for Metro Vancouver,” Fassbender said of the Massey request. He said the provincial government has a responsibility to consider the needs of the whole province.

Fassbender appeared in Surrey last week with federal Infrastructure Minister

Amarjeet Sohi, who announced a new round of federal gas tax transfers totalling $73 million for 57 projects across B.C. Water and sewage system upgrades — such as $4.3 million for ultraviolet disinfection of wastewater in Abbotsford — dominated the list of grants.

Separately administered gas tax transfers for Metro Vancouver are destined for TransLink, mainly to replace buses.

Sohi confirmed the federal government is strongly considering a more generous federal contribution on the new infrastructure grants, deviating from the traditional formula of one third each from Ottawa, Victoria and the local government.

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he Kwikwetlem First Nation’s bid to win title over more than 1,000 acres of land, including regional and city parks plus the valuable 244-acre Riverview Hospital site, is worth keeping an eye on.

The claim filed in BC Supreme Court last Tuesday is an attempt by KFN to determine once and for all its status in land-use decisions made by local, regional and provincial governments.

This is not the first time a native group has gone to the courts to have its rights recognized. In a landmark Supreme Court decision, the Tsilhqot’in won aboriginal title over a large swath of land in B.C.’s central Interior and the right to have a say in economic activity.

Locally, the KFN hope to get similar rights, and a piece of the action, in future Riverview development.

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80 people, half living on reserve, the effort to get noticed by government has been long and complicated.

But some might be wondering whether the case is merely an attempt to get leverage as there is a provision that gives the government a year to negotiate economic benefits conferred by aboriginal title.

These negotiations often take place behind the scenes, as in the case when the band received $8.2 million in economic benefits for a deal with the province regarding some Burke Mountain lands without having to prove land title in court.

Certainly, the KFN deserve their day in court but, at the same time, the court case may also be an opportunity for civic, regional and provincial governments to settle these issues once and for all in an open and transparent process.

Apparently, KFN also tried to negotiate through the BC Treaty Commission process but was deemed too small.

Finally, when the group felt its rights were being ignored, it believed had no other choice but to head to the courts.

In the case of the KFN, a small band of about

ments have merit: The Kwikwetlem had no say in the development of mental health facilities on adjacent properties, they obviously lived here before B.C. was colonized, their land is mostly soggy bog and they have been hemmed in by development that is not of their choosing.

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Curling is great for kids The Editor, Re. “Coquitlam considers curtailing curling” (The TriCity News, Feb. 5).

I have been the co-ordinator for the Coquitlam junior curling league for the past three years and this article frustrates and saddens me greatly. I see both the social and physical benefits to having kids curling.

I feel that this is an essential arena to keep open not just two months a year but for the entire curling season (September to March).

Six years ago, my 11-yearold daughter went to a curling birthday party at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. At that time, she was not involved in any community sports or any sports at school. Now, she is a competitive curler participating in several provincial events this season.

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“I think it would be a real disservice to the community if the city decides to phase out curling at Poirier,” writes Coquitlam Junior Curling League’s Hilary Drexel. enthusiasm. None of these kids would have found their passion if there weren’t a curling rink at Poirier.

I believe that without curling, many kids wouldn’t participate in community sports at all. For those kids who aren’t

overly athletic, curling provides an opportunity to play a team sport. I have watched kids develop confidence and make lasting friendships thanks to curling. In a time where we are encouraging daily physical activity, the junior league pro-

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The central location of the Coquitlam rink makes it easy for kids to join the junior league. Local elementary, middle and high schools bring students to Poirier to introduce them to curling. Centennial students can walk across the street as part of their PE program or after school to learn to curl and represent their school in competition. Riverside secondary in Port Coquitlam also uses Coquitlam ice weekly to practise.

Thanks to the dedicated members of the Coquitlam Curling Association, the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex has been host to many large curling events, including the recent BC Scotties championships and the Pacific Coast Masters championships, the BC Wheelchair championships and the BC Junior championships. I think it would be a real disservice to the community if the city decides to phase out curling at Poirier. I sincerely hope that never happens.

Hilary Drexel, Coquitlam Junior Curling League

The Editor, Re. “Public property & mental health keys” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Jan. 27).

I agree with letter writer Joerge Dyrkton. Just because a mentally ill person can be treated in Prince George does not mean we should eliminate the original public role of the Riverview Hospital lands, located centrally in the Lower Mainland. The Riverview Land has been designated as a sanctuary to provide long- and shortterm care for the mentally ill. It is concerning that there are so many mentally ill in hospitals and prisons.

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Riverview land has space for treatment, rehabilitation and training programs. I note that in that in prisons, only 3% of the budget is spent on rehabilitation.

Increasingly, land is being used for housing but Riverview has long been designated for health care, as a sanctuary for those who are ill or recovering, a place of healing. We have a sacred trust to care for others in a humane way.

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Shelast said Coquitlam expects to add a third school by the next academic year.

“There’s a lot of need. It’s in areas where you don’t expect it,” she said. “There are plenty of families living in basements and rental suites all over our community. It’s not obvious.

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cated by challenging geotechnical conditions for the new trail system. A report to council noted that the 10-acre facility will fill a gap in service in the Maillardville neighbourhood.

Rochester Park is not the only park facility facing delays, according to the staff document.

The 3.7-acre Leigh Park, which is expected to include a bike skills park, an off-leash dog area and recreational picnic area, was expected to be open this spring but staff said drainage issues will likely push the opening to June.

Meanwhile, the Town Centre Park amphitheatre is

underway, with construction crews breaking ground on the facility last month. That plaza is expected to be completed in time for Coquitlam’s 125th birthday celebrations.

Parks, recreation and culture manager Raul Allueva told council the city is still waiting to hear from the federal government about a $500,000 grant application for the $2.7-million outdoor performance and event plaza .

“We don’t have any formal word yet,” Allueva said. “We are very hopeful. We have had very good feedback.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

Dish & Dialogues COME FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE STORIES! Put away the pots and pans and join us for a night out at Grand Palace Restaurant! Enjoy fine Chinese cuisine served family-style at the final of three Dish & Dialogues events.

Bring your appetite and your Coquitlam story!

MAR. 2 | 6 – 9:30 P.M. Grand Palace Restaurant 2001 – 1163 Pinetree Way | ($30 per person)* *Taxes and gratuities are included in ticket price

City of Coquitlam

Notice of Intention City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4653, 2016 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to adopt “City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4653, 2016” at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on March 7, 2016.

The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of a 0.289 ha (0.71 acres) road allowance adjacent to 3438, 3441, 3450, 3451, 3460 & 3461 Queenston Avenue. The applicant (School District 43) is requesting to cancel the road allowance to enable the creation of the future Smiling Creek Elementary School site.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than Friday, March 4, 2016 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca; In person at the City Clerk’s office which is located on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way; By fax at 604-927-3015.

TICKETS AVAILABLE: coquitlam.ca/registration 604-927-4386 or in person at City facilities.

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A copy of Bylaw No. 4653, 2016 may be inspected at the City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Development Planning Section (604-927-3475), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

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TRI-CITY CHARITIES

People Who Care set to raise cash to help Charities will be nominated to get $100 cheques

FIRST MEETING ON MARCH 2

People Who Care Tri-Cities has its inaugural event at Pasta Polo in Coquitlam on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.peoplewhocaretricities.com for more information.

SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

Brandon Larson believes that a small number of people can make a big impact, and that’s why he’s organizing a fundraising initiative that is set to kick off March 2.

People Who Care Tri-Cities is modelled after similar groups that have sprung up since the original 100 Women Who Care was started in Michigan in 2006. There are now about 350 chapters around the world, including 100 Men Who Care, Kids Who Care and more.

“The premise is that they get groups of people together, they nominate charities and, as the organizers, we select three to come and present their cause,”

Larson said. “At the end of the presentation, the members vote and the charity that gets the most votes gets a $100 cheque from every member.”

If 100 people attend an event, that means a charity can leave with $10,000.

The organizers act as facilitators, Larson said, and don’t take a share of the proceeds — all cheques go directly to the charity, which is then responsible for issuing tax receipts.

Larson was inspired to create the Tri-Cities group after learning about the initiative from a friend who belongs to a chapter in Calgary.

“Our first event, we’re aiming realistically for about 30 people,” he added. “But the

charity that’s chosen would be leaving that night with about $3,000.”

People who register as members can nominate three charities they would like to support; they don’t all have to be local but a provincial or national organization would have to commit to keeping the funds raised within the Tri-Cities.

Larson hopes to build on the March 2 event and hold similar events four times a year.

“Members are welcome to attend one, and not another, so we’re really flexible,” Larson said. “And people really get to see their money going to work locally.”

SASAMAT FIRE DEPT.

MORE CASH COLLECTED & NEEDED A fundraiser to replace 20 breathing kits for Sasamat volunteer firefighters has nearly doubled its total collected cash in a month.

In January, the fire department that serves Anmore and Belcarra had collected only

$13,000 toward its $170,000 goal.

Now, organizer Neil Belenkie said it has brought in more than $24,000 through private donors.

New self-contained breathing apparatus packs are

needed for the 42 firefighters to respond to medical emergencies, car accidents and fires.

To make an online donation, go to svfd.ca or call 604839-5315. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

Meet the people ICBC doesn’t want you to meet.

Introducing Joe McStravick If you have been injured in a car accident, you may think ICBC will take care of you.

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February 2016

Chamber News

Who We Are

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that works to connect, educate and advocate for local businesses. The Chamber is comprised of businesses, professionals and other community groups working together to ensure a healthy economy and community. As the voice of business in the Tri-Cities, we represent businesses in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam spanning a variety of industries, specialties and interests. We are moving forward with fresh ideas and a genuine excitement for where we are going as an organization.

The Chamber strives to have a focus on policy that Michael Hind, CEO supports local businesses, be a visible and approachable presence in the community and ensure that the value of membership is the best investment businesses can make.

For 2016, our goal is to ensure that our membership is the best served in all of BC. The wheels were set in motion in 2015 as we introduced a

new event series, Brown Bag Lunch n Learns. These lunchtime seminars are presented by experts within our membership to Chamber members and provide valuable networking opportunities with relevant businesses. As well, we hosted the inaugural International Women’s Day event and Economic Summit. With the growth of these events and development of new event segments, we are able to better support and connect our membership.

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce would not be as successful as we are without the support of the local community. The Chamber is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. The Board employs a CEO and staff whose responsibility is to fulfill the policies and programs set by the Board. The Chamber receives additional support from the Ambassador Team, a group of 15 individuals who volunteer their time to help run events, welcome new members and promote the Chamber.

2016 Board of Directors

2016 Ambassadors

Back row (left to right): Treasurer - Cecilia de Roca Chan, Kemp Harvey Kok de Roca-Chan, Rick Duff, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Randy Webster, Medray Imaging, Tom Lewis, Profit Mastery, Daniel Richardson, BTM Lawyers, Shannon Balla, Tri-City News, Parv Bal, Progressive Waste Solutions, Lisa Landry, snapd Tri-Cities Front row (left to right): Mary Vellani, TD Canada Trust, Vice Chair – Carlo Zarrillo, snapd Tri-Cities, Chair -Gillian Kirk, Avia Employment Services, Vice Chair – Tereza McDermid, Crossroads Hospice Society, Catherine Ackerman, Express Employment Professionals Missing: Past Chair – Rick Pasin, My Education Room

Back row (left to right): Shari O’Neill, Cassrock Holdings, Claudette Guimond, Shapour’s Tailoring & Alterations, Katrina Shelast, Hair We Are Beauty Boutique, Chief Ambassador, Maureen Seguin, Realtor Century 21 In Town, Mehran Aazami, Envision Financial Middle row (left to right): Anna Teglasi, ATA Plumbing, Gabriella Harvey, Jazzfly Video Productions, Shelley Linn, Westminster Savings Front row (left to right): PJ Juneja, Maple Leaf Self Storage, John Wolff, Investors Group, Paul MacDonald, Ethical Waste Services Missing: Barrie Seaton, Royal LePage West RES, Judith Castillo, Tri-Cities Cleaning Services, Reena Venkatesh, Seasonal Leaf Designs and Trish Mandewo, Vancouver Tumblebus

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2015 was host to a number of new ventures at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. We presented over 90 events including two inaugural events; International Women’s Day and the Economic Summit.

Check out the photos from some of our favourite events of 2015.

Photo 1 – International Women’s Day Keynote Speaker, Barb Stegemann and Special Guest W. Brett Wilson pose with Andrea Howorth and Dana Strong.

Upcoming Events Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www.tricitieschamber.com.

Please register at least two days prior to all events.

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Feb 18 | 12@12 – Trades (invite only)

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Feb 23 | KICKSTART @ McDonalds Feb 25 | Master Your Business Cycle

Photo 2 – The inaugural Economic Summit featured Keynote Speaker James Moore, a Federal MP panel, a CEO panel and a Technology and Innovation panel. Here CEO of Overwaitea Food Group, Darrell Jones leads the discussion.

Photo 3 – Golfers ready to take the course at our Annual Golf Classic!

Photo 4 – Mayors Greg Moore, Mike Clay and Richard Stewart pose at our Mayors’ BBQ at Inlet Theatre

March 2 | Evaluation 101: What Every Board Member Should Know

Photo 5 – A few members of the 2015 Ambassador Team snapped a picture with Santa at our annual Christmas Luncheon

Wednesdays | Toastmasters Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events including International Women’s Day, the Economic Summit, Annual Golf Tournament and much more!

Welcome to our NEW MEMBERS West World Paper Shawn Leach www.westworldpaper.com 604.942.1722, Port Coquitlam

Unique Get Together Society Debra Abraham www.uniquegettogethersociety.com 604.725.2483, Tri-Cities

Andersen Barker and Company Angela Anderson, 604.910.4406

Par-T-Perfect Robin LeBlevec www.par-t-perfect-vancouver.com 604.628.7828, Langley

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Who: Diamond Spa What: Hair removal and skin rejuvenation centre Where: www.facebook.com/diamond.electrolysis/Coquitlam

Who: Port Moody Health Integrative Medicine and Cancer Care What: Port Moody’s Health Care Clinic Where: Port Moody, www.portmoodyhealth.com

Diamond Spa is a locally owned and operated clinic in Austin Heights that specializes in foot care, hair removal, skin rejuvenation and electrolysis. Since opening, the clinic has seen a tremendous amount of interest and is continuously growing in popularity.

Port Moody Health is a progressive, multi-disciplinary clinic offering modern healthcare for the whole family. Physicians are trained in a variety of medical and naturopathic modalities, providing current and comprehensive care to address the complete spectrum of needs and health goals of our patients.

Diamond Spa’s most popular services are skin rejuvenation and electrolysis. Skin rejuvenation lifts years off of the clients’ skin and leaves them feeling younger, healthier and more confident. Electrolysis is a tried-and-trued method of permanent hair removal developed in the late 1800s. It is the only permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA today.

The Diamond Spa team strives to make people feel comfortable and ensures the most comfortable experience possible. Their goal is to help people gain confidence, to shine bright like a diamond and to be forever hair free!

Established in 2007, their intent was to revolutionize the practice and experience of health care in BC. Now, in their 10th year of business, they have gained tremendous respect from the allopathic and naturopathic medical communities, and they are one of largest integrative clinics in the province.

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Embracing Change Does the prospect of change create overwhelming fear and distress for you? Or does it create an exhilarating beyond - to touch it, feel it, talk to it, and probe - always pushing, testing the boundaries of our ever-expanding surge of anticipation? capacities. Everyday life becomes a new adventure, curiosities are satisfied, and momentous milestones are met and overcome - with increasing self-confidence! Always asking…”what’s next?”

You have a choice. When we choose fear as our response, the consequences are typically self- destructive, unless, Our creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, spontaneity, determination, self-confidence and sense of course it is a genuine ‘fight or flight’ situation. Living in fear generates a sense of being of fun, are all aspects of an inherent wisdom. When allowed to flourish, we each have ‘small’ and out of control. In that state of mind, and emotion, we can become susceptible the capacity to live productive, interesting and rewarding lives, respond intuitively to the to the control and manipulation of others. Fear causes stagnation, disappointment, Deanna LoTerzo – Life Coach demands of daily life, and to achieve success. confusion and helplessness - and begets even more fear. coaching@deannaloterzo.com In truth, change is the only way forward, although sometimes, at the outset, it may not Look around. Our present-day reality is that ‘life is change’. We are living in times of 778 872 1434 appear so. It may present at the ‘wrong’ time, be on a grander scale than you think profound technological advancement, the capability to connect to people across the globe you can cope with, may result from a surprise or a shock, or, may be expected but with only a few clicks, new discoveries in both quantum and neuroscience that have unquestionably unwelcome. forever changed our perspective towards health and wellbeing, and ongoing political and Whatever the circumstance, you have a choice in how to respond. Retreating to a place of fear is not the ideal economic upheaval. And yet - we continue to adapt and respond, because it is in our very nature to do so. choice - it merely serves to slow your progress. Acceptance of the new reality is a reasonable starting point. A From the moment we are born we become responsive to both our internal and external environments. As infants, quiet, or even optimistic, curiosity would be preferred. Even better would be a sense of excitement about the we respond instinctively to our mothers’ proximity and her voice - we hear it, are comforted by it, and feel safe. potential of forward momentum, accompanied by the kind of creative thinking that will produce only the best We begin our experimentation with the potential benefits of open communication immediately when our needs potential outcomes. are not being met! Not only do we adapt, we become creative in our efforts to ‘manipulate’ the outcomes.

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Speed thrills as technology is incorporated in Tri-City schools Everyday use of online services needs the speed DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

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chool District 43 students can spend more time learning and less time waiting for documents and videos to load, thanks to the province’s new Next Generation Network.

The provincial technology upgrade initiated last year is all but complete at SD43, making life online much easier for both staff and students.

At Riverside secondary, long a leading school when it comes to integrating technology, the switch over has made a vast improvement, staff and students say. Instead of waiting for their internet connection, Riverside teachers and students are noticing that documents, YouTube videos and other files are uploaded or downloaded almost instantly, and glitches that used to stop videos from downloading have disappeared.

“We’re able to do assignments faster, we’re able to get on the internet more quickly and it’s more reliable,” said Brenda Shen, a Grade 11 student at Riverside.

Flipping open her tablet, Shen shows all the work she has on her Edublog, which is a publishable, shareable online portfolio.

Fellow Riverside student Lizzy Whitham displays on her laptop a social studies teacher’s web page where she typically goes to get documents,

wHO BeNeFiTs?

Next Generation Network replaces the B.C.’s old PLNet, or Provincial Learning Network. The three-year project to connect all schools in the province to the new, faster network will cost $137.2 million.

Who benefits? Teachers, support workers, administrators and School District 43’s 30,000 students who now have almost instantaneous access to the internet for school work, email, data processing and teaching.

Download speeds are 200 Mbps for high schools because of the needs of students and teachers who are the heaviest internet users and have the largest student and staff populations, with 100 Mbps for middle schools and 30 Mbps for elementary schools. In comparison, download speeds for a residential internet service might range from 25 Mbps to 100 Mbps (in some plans).

However, unlike household internet, where upload speeds are typically lower, the school district requires the same high speeds for both upload and download because of internal reporting and other needs. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

such as texts that can be up to 500 pages, and worksheets.

“It’s one thing to go and get a document by yourself, it’s another when all 30 kids are downloading.” Whitham said.

Vlad Pomogaev, a Grade 12 student who is designing a weather station and software.

For his project, he needs to be able to upgrade autoCAD, and is now able to without a lot of waiting and frustration.

The $137-million provincial upgrade is part of an initiative to move towards individualized or personalized learning, now enshrined in B.C.’s revised curriculum, but was impossible to envision without faster internet speeds.

Prior to hooking up to NGN, every time a Riverside student had to download an assignment for class, they would have to wait, and sometimes

the teacher ended up printing out the text to speed things up — a waste of both time and resources, principle Anthony Ciolfitto said.

“There’s less frustration with the technology not working,” said Ciolfitto.

It’s not just the ability to download a text quickly; students need faster internet connections to work on complex projects, something schools are obligated to provide, said Stephen Whiffin, the district’s associate director of instruction for learning and information.

“If we are challenging them to go out and provide resources to support their ideas or explore their thoughts, then they need to know they can go to the internet and get that information,” Whiffin said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Students at Riverside secondary, including Lizzy Whitham, Tyler Cristiano, Vlad Pomogaev and Brenda Shen, as well as principal Anthony Ciolfitto, have been impressed with speed of the internet at their school now that it has been connected to the province’s Next Generation Network. Instead of waiting for documents and texts to download in heavy use periods like the morning, the connection is almost instant. This is a vast improvement, the students say, and necessary because at Riverside all Grade 9, 10 and 11 teachers and students have switched to laptops and tablets to do their school work. By next September, all grades will be switched over.

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RAC Week: Kind kids make mark SD43 celebrates 10 years of Real Acts of Caring DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

Maple Creek middle school students involved in RAC Week this week were just toddlers when the idea first originated in School District 43.

Now, they are ambassadors for the idea of doing something nice for someone without expecting anything in return.

It’s been 10 years since Real Acts of Caring Week was introduced to SD43 (originally known as Random Acts of Kindness Week) and, during that time, RAC has spread across the province, generating thousands of kind activities, such as buying coffee for people, handing out flowers and cookies, giving blankets and food to animal shelters, packages to homeless shelters and visiting seniors’ centres.

And last week, approximately 22 Maple Creek students went to Victoria to hear RAC Week proclaimed for the entire province.

“It was really amazing to be there,” said Dasom Kim, a Maple Creek Grade 8 student who was on the trip.

“I kind of felt I was dreaming,” added Jacob Wylie, also in Grade 8.

Not only did they get to sit in the packed legislature, which opened for its spring sitting last Tuesday, but they got to meet Premier Christy Clark and have pictures taken with her.

But the biggest excitement for the teens was to see RAC promoted across B.C. It has been a labour of love for the students and their counsellor, Harriette Chang, who have been part of a promotional effort to spread the word.

There are RAC groups across the district, including at Kwayhquitlum middle school, and posters have been sent to every school district in the province.

There is also a website, www.realactsofcaring.org and a contest for the best RAC photo and story, with the best submission winning a $500 prize. RAC is also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Chang said RAC has been found to create feelings of safety and connectedness in schools, and has been mentioned as a positive strategy to end bullying.

“We feel it really complements our anti-bullying program because it redirects kids to do more positive actions,” she said.

But the proof is also in the

smiling faces of some of Maple Creek middle school’s 164 student “RACers,” who have been doing good deeds throughout the entire year.

“RAC is a good thing and hopefully it encourages people to be kind,” said Grade 7 student Aleena Samji. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Miss Scarlet, in the library, with a candlestick MIKAELA MARTENS

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he cold and rainy weather is perfect for curling up with a hot drink and a good book.

And what better book to pick than a mystery? Full of classic twists and turns, mystery novels have enthralled audiences for generations. Who doesn’t love a good “whodunit” mystery?

From classics such as the Nancy Drew series and Agatha Christie’s books, to modern authors such as James Patterson and J.D. Robb, there are many choices. There are so many genres of mystery novels to choose from. You can read about a mystery set in another time or a far away land or even outer space. They can be a romantic mystery or a histori-

cal mystery or just a good oldfashioned detective story.

I have selected some of my favourite titles to share: • A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George: This is the first book of a mystery series

by Elizabeth George. Set in Great Britain, it introduces

Insp. Lynley and his partner Sgt. Barbara Havers as they attempt to solve a gruesome murder that leaves the peaceful village of Kendale stunned. A young woman named Roberta Teys is found beside the body of her father with the bloody axe in her lap, saying, “I did it

and I’m not sorry.” As Lynley and Havers dive deeper into the case, revelations about the town begin to unfold and reveal one dark secret after another. This is a suspenseful mystery that will keep you guessing till the end.

• Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley: This novel is set in the summer of 1950, when 11-year-old genius Flavia De Luce, an aspiring chemist, happens upon a murder in a cucumber patch. Most young girls would be terrified of coming across a dead man but not Flavia. Witty and clever, she sets out to solve the case.

“I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t,” Flavia says. “Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.” We follow along as this brilliant girl solves her first, but definitely not last, mystery.

• Elizabeth is Missing by

Emma Healey: Maud, an elderly grandmother, is convinced her best friend Elizabeth is missing. The trouble is nobody else believes her — not her children, caretakers or even the police. As she struggles to uncover the truth while dealing with the fact that she is slowly losing her memory, she sets out to find out what happened to her friend, with or without anyone’s help. With an unexpected twist along the way, the author paints a vivid picture of what it is like to live with dementia.

• The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith: Private detective Cormoran Strike, a war veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan, is struggling as a private detective. Then John Bristow walks into his office and offers him a case. His sister, Lula Landry, a supermodel, fell to her death and it was ruled a suicide — her brother however

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by J.K. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series. It has even won an award for best audiobook, so if you are tired of reading, try listening to the book instead.

These are but a few of the wonderful mysteries out there waiting for you to read them. Several other good titles include: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith; The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; and One for the Money by Janet Evanovich.

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A Good Read is a column by TriCity librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Mikaela Martens works at PoCo’s Terry Fox Library.

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

Monday, February 22, 2016

Time:

7:00 p.m.

Location:

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: 3411 Victoria Drive

The intent of Bylaw 4647, 2016 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 4647, 2016 from RS-2 One-Family 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 2

Addresses: 3541 Sheffield Avenue and 1369 Mitchell Street

The intent of Bylaw 4650, 2016 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4650, 2016 from A-3 Agricultural and Resource to RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential and RS-9 Large Single Family Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the existing lots in order to allow for the development of approximately 108 singlefamily residential lots.

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Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Address: 3390 Highland Drive

Item 4

The intent of Bylaw 4651, 2016 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 4651, 2016 from RS-2 OneFamily Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential and RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential.

The intent of Bylaw 4649, 2016 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 4649, 2016 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RS-3 One-Family Residential and P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of four (4) singlefamily lots and a streamside protection area to be dedicated as Park.

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

Item 5

Address: 1207 Cartier Avenue

Item 6

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1203

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323

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1287 308 310 312 314

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Subject Property (1207 Cartier Avenue)

Address: 1155 Charland Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4648, 2016 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 4648, 2016 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 carriage house.

CARTIER AVE

307

If approved, the application would facilitate the restoration and heritage designation of the historic Bouthot family residence, as a part of a fourunit townhouse development.

321

TECK ST

The intent of Bylaw 4596, 2016 is to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the owner of 1207 Cartier Avenue.

The intent of Bylaw 4657, 2016 is to authorize the City to designate the lands, building, and resited structure at 1207 Cartier Avenue, as protected heritage property.

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Date: Monday, February 22, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 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 February 12th to February 22, 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.

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

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TRI-CITY MOMS

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Tri-Cities women who are expecting a child can explore several pregnancy and childbirth resources at an event dubbed the “TED Talks” of pregnancy this week.

Birth Talks, now in its second year, offers a speakers series starting Friday leading up to a full-day conference in June. It’s designed to give expecting and new moms a chance to learn information that isn’t typically covered in a standard doctor’s visit and about the various kinds of services that are available to them with an eye to helping women feel empowered in the pregnancy and birth process.

“What we hear so often from women after they’ve given birth is they say, ‘Why didn’t anyone tell me about this?’” said doula Kim Vopni.

“It’s about prevention and get-

Life can be hectic, especially if you’re a mom with kids.

But you can visit Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library this spring for a workshop called Moms, Reclaim your Life.

Presenter Heather Rattai, a registered clinical counsellor, will help moms discover three easy ways to have more energy, compassion and focus for themselves and their families. The aim is to find the “me” inside the mom and be the best mom you can be.

The 60-minute workshop, followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer period, includes hands-on techniques and handouts to take home. Visit www.fvrl.ca, click on “Events” and search “moms” to register.

The workshop in PoCo takes place May 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. ting the information out there so women can set themselves up for the birth they want, so they can make the choices they want rather than feeling like… it was handed over to somebody who was directing them.”

The Birth Talks series starts Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Mill Boathouse in Port Moody,

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List. 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.

WHEN IS SPLITTING FAMILY PROPERTY 50-50 UNFAIR? B.C.’s Family Law Act lets the court divide family property (and debts) unequally after your marriage ends if splitting them 50-50 would be “significantly unfair.” Take this recent case.

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

Jack and Jenny (names changed) married and had four children. They separated in 2009. In early 2013, Jenny got sole custody of the kids, and Jack was ordered to pay child support of $754 a month. Later in 2013, Jenny went to court about dividing their house sale money. (Jenny also got a divorce.)

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How does the court decide if an equal split of family property would be significantly unfair?

Key factors include: • the length of your relationship • any agreements you’ve made with each other • contributions made by you to the other’s career

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

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

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

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The court can also look at “any other factor … that may lead to significant unfairness.”

The court did that here.

Early in 2010, the couple agreed Jack would keep about $100,000 worth of business equipment and vehicles, and Jenny would get the house instead of child support. Jenny afterwards paid the house mortgage with help from her family, but despite the “agreement” (and a later one where Jack “gifted” the house to her if she paid off certain family loans), the house was never transferred to her.

So in August, 2013, Jenny got a court order to sell the house. The net sale proceeds were about $70,000.

The court decided Jenny should get all of that.

Explaining why a 50-50 split would be significantly unfair, the court said: “…elements [in] this case … clearly militate against dividing up the proceeds of sale equally …[Jack] intended [Jenny] to have the [home’s] equity in lieu of child support. [This] reflects a view that all of the [other] matrimonial property, including the equipment and vehicles worth approximately $100,000, belonged to [Jack] … without regard to [Jenny’s] interests... If the proceeds from the sale of the matrimonial home were divided equally …, [Jack] would be receiving a double benefit – giving [Jenny] the home in lieu of child support and then effectively clawing half of it back, while still retaining … the equipment and vehicles.”

The house sale money here would take care of Jack’s outstanding child support obligations since their separation (over $35,000). He could keep the business equipment and vehicles he got in 2010.

Certain assets – like those acquired by one spouse before the relationship, inheritances and gifts – may be excluded altogether from division (as not “family property”).

If you and your spouse have separated, a family lawyer can help you sort things out.

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TC CALENDAR • PoCo Heritage general meeting, 1 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Speaker: Rebecca Bishop from Vancouver Heritage Foundation will discuss Benjamin Moore’s True Colours grant program and early paint technology from when our cities were young. Refreshments will be served. Info: pocoheritage. org.

• Southside Family of Schools Presents “Understanding Family Dynamics” with “stress doctor” Nima Rahmany, 6:45-8:15 p.m., Citadel middle school, 1265 Citadel Dr., PoCo. With his goal of bringing stress and resilience education to school-age students, Rahmany (www.drnima. com) is leading an international movement inspiring people to live a life of purpose and in service to others. Admission: $8 per couple, $5 per single; free childcare is available.

Registration: ssfspe@gmail. com.

• Burke Mountain’s community association, the North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, meet at 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. Elaine Golds of Burke Mountain Naturalists will speak about BMN efforts to speak up about the Riverview lands and environmental issues in the Tri-Cities. Anyone wishing to hear her speak is welcome.

Regular meeting begins at 8 p.m. Info: 604-970-2579.

FRIDAY, FEB. 19 • The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, din-

FEB. 21: CHINESE NEW YEAR FAIR • Respon Chinese New Year Fair, hosted by Tri-City Chinese Canadian Association (TCCA) and Chinese Canadian Photography Association, 9:30 a.m-4:30 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. The free celebration will be based on the theme of the ancient Chinese novel “A Journey to the West.” Visitors will be immersed into an interactive show travelling back to ancient times, involving games, music and plays related to the plot of the story.

Professional actors and actresses will perform throughout the seven-hour show and traditional snacks will be available. Info: vantcca@gmail.com or 604-518-0555. ing out, travel, theatre, etc., meets, 7 p.m., PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604941-9032.

• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7:30 p.m., Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions and infoL Darline, 604-466-0017.

SATURDAY, FEB. 20 • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library Society meeting, 10:30 a.m., in board room of Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Info: 604-937-4130. New members welcome.

• Friends of Leigh Square Society open house, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Leigh Square Community Arts Village, PoCo. Join this gathering of Arts in the Village with music, presentations, readings, art demonstrations, refreshments and more.

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• Kiddies Korner Preschool open house, 10 a.m.noon, 2211 Prairie Ave. (at Shaughnessy), PoCo. Registration: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca.

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• Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St.,

Port Moody. Topic: Urban/street photography and projection of quirky portrait images. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

• Al-Anon Family Group, Circle of Hope, 16th anniversary open meeting, 1 p.m., Como Lake United Church, Room 203, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam.

Topic: So you love an alcoholic?

Speakers, fellowship, refreshments. Info: Al-Anon Central Services, 604-688-1716.

Coffee and cake will be served.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

• PoCo Heritage general meeting, 1 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave. Speaker: Rebecca Bishop from Vancouver Heritage Foundation will discuss Benjamin Moore’s True Colours grant program and early paint technology from when cities were young.

• Tri-City Greendrinks, 6:309:30 p.m., 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody. Find out what BC Health Coalition is all about and what it believes are priorities to keep our health care system sustainable and public. Edith MacHattie is an occupational therapist who works at the Centre for Child Development in Surrey with school-aged children and their families; she sits on the coalition steering committee.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction; viewing at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

THURSDAY, FEB. 25 • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary celebration of 40 years of dedication and service, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., main lobby at ERH.

Admission is free; food available for purchase.

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• KidStart needs volunteer mentors to provide caring and supportive relationships. You must be 21 years or older, prepared to accept a young person unconditionally and able to spend three hours a week or more. Mentors are carefully screened and supported, and there are regular training sessions and ongoing support provided by staff. Info: kidstart.ca.

• Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m.

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 30 • Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn.

Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months.

Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters.bc.ca.

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek.info@ gmail.com. Info: hydecreek.org.

• Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470.

• Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606.

• The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon.

• PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506.

• Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED • Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month).

Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca. practicum hours, too). Info: 604936-3624.

• Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.

• Big Brothers’ In-School Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.

• Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking volunteers for the Health Equipment Loan Program in PoCo. For more information please visit redcross.ca/ volunteer/who-is-needed or contact BCYvolunteering@redcross. ca. Call 1-855-995-3529.

• Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for pre-schoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474).

• PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an atrisk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-927-2929 or www.kidstart. ca.

• Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470.

• Coast Mental Health needs volunteers to be program as-

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• Port Moody Station Museum is looking for volunteers for special events. Info: 604-939-1648.

• Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Share food bank to load and unload truck. Volunteers must be able to work with loads ranging from 30-150 pounds.

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• The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month, excluding December, 7:30 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-4660017.

• Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627.

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Rockabilly Jay and the Cadillac Bones will be swinging through Port Moody for a good cause on April Fool’s Day. The band will return to the Rocky Point Taphouse on April 1 to raise money for a family touched by childhood cancer.

Last fall, the group played at gig at the venue to support Sean Thomas, a Grade 2 student with leukaemia, and his mom while they were at BC Children’s Hospital.

More than $2,000 was collected at the 1950sthemed show, called Rockaburley.

For Rockabilly Ruckus, organizers Johnny and Heather Barnes of Pinball Alley Vintage will also bring in rockabilly musicians Cousin Harley — led by Paul Pigat — as well as burlesque dancers Ruth Ordare and Riannaconda.

Guests are encouraged to get out their swing skirts and greaser jackets for the dance, Heather Wallace-Barnes said.

For tickets, call or visit Pinball Alley Vintage (2608 St. Johns St.) or the Rocky Point Taphouse (2524 St. Johns St.).

And Tri-City businesses wanting to donate goods or services to the live auction — led by Dixie Delight — can call 604-492-1732. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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From left to right: Michael Gladkey, Mercedes Leyh, Tiana Jung, Braden Callander-McLennan, Marcus Jung, Jillian Perkins and Trevor Walls in The Addams Family musical.

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Talent shines in dark musical JANIS WARREN The Tri-CiTy News

If Tri-City theatre companies and dance schools want to see the fruits of their labour on a high school stage this month, they’d best look to Heritage Woods.

That’s because many musical theatre students at the Port Moody secondary are either current or former students of such respected institutions as the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Caulfield School of Dance and have credits that include Theatre Under the Stars, Vancouver Opera, Gateway Theatre, Align Entertainment and Footlight Theatre — to name a few.

“They’re talent is remarkable,” Heritage co-director Zelda Coertze said of her cast.

Take, for example, Tiana Jung who will portray the sister, Wednesday, in school’s presentation of The Addams Family. Jung has been provin-

ZELDA COERTZE cially recognized for her vocal talents and hopes to get into NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts after graduating in June.

Then there’s Jillian Perkins, a Grade 10 student playing Morticia who is currently performing in Align’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.

Mercedes Leyh, Grade 11, is also a Lindbjerg, Align and Footlight fellow and, along with Coertze and Marlo de Vaal, helped to choreograph the steps for Addams.

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As for the boys, Trevor Walls — aka Gomez — has been on the theatre scene since the age of three and helps with kids’ arts camps at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The Grade 10 student wants to get in the California Institute of the Arts.

Tiana’s brother, Marcus, who also plays her brother in Addams, Pugsley, studies hip hop at Caulfield and voice with Elaine Lindbjerg while Michael Gladkey is a Heritage stage veteran with Little Mermaid (King Triton), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (ensemble) and

Throughly Modern Millie (ensemble). In Addams, he’s Mal Beineke.

The only rookie cast member playing a lead is Braden Callander-McLeannan, who takes on the part of the straight-laced Lucas Beineke, Wednesday’s boyfriend.

“I heard about the musical theatre class from a friend,” the Grade 10 student said, “and I was really bored at the time.

It’s really helped me grow as a person.”

In total, 48 students in grades 9 to 12 are involved in the show. Coertze said Addams was picked because its en-

semble roles are just as strong as the leads.

“There’s a lot of really juicy action for everyone,” said Coertze, who is co-directing a Heritage show for the first time as a full-time teacher within the school district (Addams is also co-directed and co-produced by Shanda Walters).

The theme of Addams attracted the students, she said.

“There is a lot of darkness and fear of embracing the unknown: Wednesday is scared of love, Mr. and Mrs. Beineke are scared of Gomez and Morticia’s ways and they are scared of losing Wednesday. I think many families can relate on different levels to this.”

• The Addams Family runs Feb. 26 and 27 and March 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody). Musical direction is by Hayley Perkins.

Tickets are $12/$10 at the door.

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What they wore in war years Folk icons Ivan Sayers’ talk for PM Heritage JANIS WARREN

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Many celebrations continue to mark the centenary of the First World War. And, later this month, a well-known fashion historian will bring his clothing collection to Port Moody to highlight what women wore before and after the Great War as well as the Second World War. Ivan Sayers will be in town to help raise funds — for a second year in a row —for the Port Moody Heritage Society, a non-profit group that promotes the Port Moody Station Museum; the venue itself has been active on the home front with WWI education, since the start of the centenary.

Sayers will show parts of his latest exhibit from the Museum of Vancouver, From Rationing to Ravishing, a display that spans from around 1912 to the late 1940s.

At the turn of the 20th century, ladies’ clothing was “pretty debilitating” with tight corsets, he said, but by the time women earned the right to vote in 1917, the styles were “more liberating because women proved their abilities.”

The 1920s went from

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Renowned Vancouver fashionista Ivan Sayers will show his collection of pre-WW1 to post-WWII garbs at a show Feb. 28 to benefit the Port Moody Heritage Society.

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oversized bags to a more curvaceous look during the Depression era. “You may have lost the house but at least you had your ‘personal assets,’” he said, adding there was less material to work with as fabric was in short supply.

But later in the 1930s, the hems dropped and prices went up. There was also a focus on sentimentality as the Allies prepared for war, with puffy sleeves and cutesy designs.

The styles were a kind of propaganda to encourage men to go off to fight as women and children at home needed protection, Sayers said.

By the 1940s, fashions centred on physical strength as Canadian women did their part in the war effort and designers included victory patterns in their material. In the post-war era, the glamour was back, with Christian Dior creating his New Look with full skirts and evening gowns.

Sayers will have live models to show his predominantly Canadian-designer collection, during his two-hour show at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) titled Fashions on the Home Front.

• Tickets to the Feb. 28 event at 2 p.m. are $23. Light refreshments and door prizes will be available at intermission. Go online at inlettheatre.ca.

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Two Canadian folk legends whose music careers each date back 40 years will return to the Evergreen Cultural Centre next week.

Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard last played the Coquitlam stage eight years ago to promote their new CD The Contenders Two: Still in the Running, which was released in 2007.

And last year, the pair put out Contenders 3: Off the Floor, an album made up of some of their favourite songs sung acoustically.

To promote the work, the musicians are doing a few tour dates this year, including in Coquitlam on Sunday.

However, tickets for their show are selling fast. Call the box office at 604-9276555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

FIRST BLOOM

Vancouver singersongwriter Edith Wallace will launch her new double album at the Evergreen Cultural Centre this week.

First Bloom — Wallace’s fourth CD that was written

VALDY AND FJELLGAARD following an abrupt breakup two years ago and a subsequent road trip in which she travelled across North America — will be unveiled at her concert on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.

She will be accompanied by musical director and album producer Michael Creber (piano), Jeff Scroggins (banjo), Finn Manniche (cello) and Nathan Aswell (stick bass and vocals).

For tickets at $35, call the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) at 604927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Three new exhibits that open tomorrow (Thursday) at the Port Moody Arts Centre celebrate International Women’s Day, March 8. Simorgh, Between Sky and Earth is a collection of artwork from Iranian-born artists that runs in the Canadian Pacific and 3D galleries while Galiano Island painter Rolando Lampitoc focuses on women from images he was able to salvage from the decaying negatives belonging to his portrait artist father. His series, My Father’s Negatives, are in the Suncor Gallery. And Millefiori, in the Appleyard Parlour, is a continuation of Barbara Day’s plant life series. The shows end March 17. Pictured from left to right is art from Lampitoc (Yellow Dress), Parvaneh Roudgar (Middle East Women - Mother and Child) and Day (Peony).

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Place des Arts’ harp teacher Rebecca Blair plans to travel through time this weekend in a concert that spans back to the 15th century.

Blair, along with guest musicians Michelle Carlisle and Judy Henry, will cover dances, laments, Irish tunes, operatic favourites and folk sing-alongs in Harp Through the Ages.

Blair said harp music is unlike other catalogues. “It doesn’t fit the classical boundaries,” she said. “It’s more diverse. What was played in the medieval times is just as relevant today. It’s all beautiful.”

Among the pieces the trio will tackle in the first portion of their Saturday show include: Royal Dream (traditional); Ash Grove (traditional); Entr’acte (from the opera Carmen); Habanera Gris; Fanny Power/ Southwind (traditional); Hugh O’Donnell; A Time for Us (love theme from the 1968 movie Romeo and Juliet); Gavotte; La Vie en Rose; and Lauda.

For the last set, they will

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Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village will burst with music, visual arts, dance and literary readings this week in an effort to shine more light on the facility.

The Friends of Leigh Square Society will host its open house on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This event is meant to show our citizens what Leigh Square Arts Village has to offer,” president Paul Shuley said in a press release. “We are inviting the community groups who use the facility to showcase their groups’ work and even give demonstrations.”

The society’s goal is to raise awareness of Leigh Square, which was constructed to LEED standards and includes The Outlet, the Gathering Place and the bandshell beside PoCo city hall.

Meanwhile, visual art and literary pieces created

by PoCo city staff are being exhibited at Leigh Square.

The inaugural staff show opened last Thursday in the Gathering Place and The

URU MOTHER AND CHILD Outlet and includes fine art, photography (see above), craft and literature.

A series of landscape paintings — done during their lunch breaks — is also on display. It ends Feb. 29.

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Contemporary acrylic artist Karen Holland will be the guest speaker for the Art Focus Artists’ Association next week.

Holland will talk and demonstrate her work in The Outlet at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind PoCo city hall) on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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Rebecca Blair will perform at Place des Arts in Coquitlam Feb. 20. perform: Simple Gifts (traditional Shake song); She Move Through the Fair (traditional); To a Wild Rose; In an English Country Garden (English folk song); My Lady Carey’s Dompe; La Paloma; As I Roved Out (traditional); and Inis Siar.

Carlisle, who is known for her work with the Celtic band

Blackthorn, has arranged three songs for the recital; she will play the flute and sing while Henry will provide flute duets.

Blair is known for her solo and group work in such ensembles as Triskellion. She has performed for the Irish president and the International Bar Association. Besides music,

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The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Madrid extended their winning streak to three games last weekend, defeating the SFC Elite in under-17 soccer at Town Centre Park last Saturday. The club topped the District Championship Series, finishing up the tournament with a 3-0 record and a 10-4 goal differential.

Heritage Night was fun for Coquitlam Express but not for the players on the ice.

The home team took a 6-2 shellacking last Friday night at the hands of the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks, spoiling an evening honouring the city’s first junior A franchise the Coquitlam Comets.

Express forward Owen Stout potted the first of the game but the Silverbacks responded with three unanswered markers from Marcus Mitchell, Mitch Skapski and Kodi Schwarz.

A goal by Coquitlam’s Colton Kerfoot in the second was not enough to spark his team, as Salmon Arm scored three more in the third.

Silverback forward Marcus Mitchell was given first-star honours for his two-goal performance, while Kerfoot took second star for his lone goal on the night.

The Express had a much better showing two nights later at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, where the team celebrated Valentine’s Day with a 4-1 win over the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings.

With the visitors on the last night of a three-game road trip, the Express struck early with a goal from Luca Leone assisted

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LAWSON FENTON Stout kept his goal-streak alive with a marker one minute into the second period.

Austin McIllmurray made it 3-0 for the Express towards the end of the middle frame and added another insurance marker in the third period.

A late goal from Kyle Johnson was all the offence the Spruce Kings could muster, and the team went home with an 0-3 record during its weekend road trip.

The win was Express goalie Lawson Fenton’s 12th of the season and the netminder was given first-star honours for turning away 28 of the 29 shots he faced.

The team’s 22-26 record is good enough for fourth place in the Mainland Division, behind the Langley Rivermen (third), the Wenatchee Wild (second) and the Chilliwack Chiefs (first).

Coquitlam’s home stand continues this weekend, when the team hosts Chilliwack on Friday before a meeting with Langley on Saturday. Puck drop for both games is 7 p.m.

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The Riverside Rapids defeated Tri-City rivals the Heritage Woods Kodiaks in AAA high school girls’ basketball action last week.

The Port Coquitlam squad took down the Kodiaks 68-36, wrapping up a regular season that has seen the team go 6-2 for second place overall in the West Division.

Dr. Charles Best secondary still holds the number one spot after defeating the Gleneagle Talons 53-39 during

a road game.

The Blue Devils wrap up the regular season undefeated, having gone 8-0 in regular season play with a 98 point differential. The Kodiaks round out the Top 3 in the division with a 3-5 record.

Meanwhile in AAAA boys basketball, have been plodding their way through the Fraser Valley playdowns.

Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens finished up the weekend with a 82-65 win over the Heritage Woods Kodiaks, while Port Moody bested Gleneagle 78-42.

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The Riverside secondary Rapids took on the Archbishop Carney Stars during a junior girls basketball district playoff game last Thursday in Port Coquitlam. Meanwhile, the senior Riverside Rapids squad is currently in second place in AAA high school girls basketball after defeating Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Kodiaks 68-36 last week

Silver for U16 ringette

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