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Commercial real estate nos. up, too $50 million more in transactions in 2015 than 2014 GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

While the residential real estate market receives all the buzz, prices of commercial and industrial properties in the Tri-Cities have been quietly on the rise.

Despite the fact the number of transactions in the office/retail and industrial categories stayed relatively stable year over year, the value of those sales jumped dramatically, matching a trend seen across the Lower Mainland.

In the Tri-Cities, 139 com-

mercial real estate transactions were completed in 2015 for a total value of $407 million, up from 135 transactions in 2014 valued at $356 million — an average 14.3% price increase.

Port Moody saw the largest percentage gain in sales value, jumping from a total of $26 million in 2014 to $54.5 million in ’15 (109%), while PoCo saw a 46% increase from $76 million to $111 million.

Some of the biggest price gains were seen in the office and retail category, with 29 transactions occurring in the Tri-Cities in ’15 for a total of $92.7 million, up from 27 transactions in 2014 for a total value of $45.4 million.

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IDENTITY THEFT

First, they broke into family’s car.

Then, their house. Then, their life Coquitlam family didn’t lose money but they lost plenty of sleep

“We are trying to move on but we keep getting sucked back in. We wanted to start 2016 off right after a tough 2015, and we are still planning to do that. We just need to know [they] can’t keep doing this.”

GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

It all started with an earlymorning break-in at David Gajdosik’s Coquitlam home last spring.

Two people smashed the window of his car, which was parked in the driveway, and used the garage door opener to get inside the house.

The pair rummaged around for whatever they could find, making off with a laptop, some electronics and a purse before being spotted by an earlyrising next door neighbour and making their escape.

But the thieves weren’t finished yet and the crimes that would follow were much more disruptive than a broken window.

With the bank and credit cards found in Gajdosik’s wife’s purse, they were able to rack up more than $3,000 in charges in less than an hour, including some purchases made at a 7-Eleven just a few blocks away.

“They phoned my bank and were able to change the PINs,” he said.

Gajdosik was away on a rare business trip that week but his wife and kids were home sleeping at the time of the break-in. He said they were terrified when they realized what had happened and quickly phoned the police.

“It was pretty hard on our family,” he told The Tri-City News. “We were just starting to move on with our lives.”

Or so he thought.

Fast-forward eight months to Dec. 23, 2015: The Gajdosik family was gearing up for Christmas when they received a phone call from Royal Bank saying there was suspicious activity on their account.

Someone had phoned the bank saying she was Gajdosik’s wife, changed the PIN on her card and was able to take out $9,000 from tellers at two separate branches within 15 minutes — $2,000 at one location and $7,000 at another. A $4,500 money transfer was attempted on the card while the fraud

David Gajdosik, whose car and home were broken into last year, setting off a chain of events that resulted in a series of frauds

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investigator was on the phone with the family.

Gajdosik said the bank admitted it had made an error and returned the money to his accounts.

A month later, on Jan. 24, someone attempted to purchase $2,200 worth of goods at a Costco in Burnaby with a cheque and Gajdosik’s wife’s Costco card. The suspect was thwarted by a store clerk who asked to see a MasterCard and more ID before allowing the purchase to go through.

The next day, someone was able to open up a credit card — with a $7,500 limit — under Gajdosik’s wife’s name at Home Depot.

Another attempt at using the stolen identification to open up a line of credit was made at an Easy Financial location in Surrey last month. In that instance, an impersonator phoned a teller and said they had previously been defrauded and not to be alarmed if the institution saw any red flags associated with the name.

“They had received an online application for $5,000 from someone saying they were [my wife],” Gajdosik said.

“He called us when he realized there were fraud warnings on [the] credit report.”

The RCMP has confirmed all the incidents described above

to The Tri-City News and said that an investigation is ongoing.

Richard Frank, the associate director for the International CyberCrime Research Centre, said while this type of identity theft may not occur as often as it did a decade ago, people still need to be cautious.

It is also not uncommon to have identity thieves hold off on committing frauds for a lengthy period while they collect more information on the people they are impersonating, he added.

“Quite often, these types of things are not discovered for years,” he said.

Frank added that if someone suspects they have had their identity stolen, they should start a diary to record everything that happens so there is a written record of what was taken and what transactions have occurred.

He also noted that in some cases, identity thieves will sell information and identification to other criminals online.

“Online, it is very prevalent,” he said. “Buying this kind of thing is very common… I wouldn’t be surprised if this happened in the physical world as well.”

Gajdosik said while he hasn’t lost any money as a result of the frauds and attempted frauds over the last

year, the incidents have taken a toll on his family.

“We are trying to move on but we keep getting sucked back in,” he said. “We wanted to start 2016 off right after a tough 2015, and we are still planning to do that. We just need to know [they] can’t keep doing this.”

He added that he hopes that by telling his story, other people will learn from some of the problems he has faced over the last year.

According to the Coquitlam RCMP, there are things people can do to avoid having their identity stolen.

Police said people should keep a close eye on their bank and credit card accounts, and report anything unusual.

Those who may be a victim of identity fraud can report their status to credit bureaus, which include EquiFax and TransUnion Canada.

People should also take care of their mail and be sure to make arrangements for pickup when they are on holidays or out of town, the police said, also noting that purses, wallets and computers should never be left in cars or places that are easily accessible, and all identity-related documents should be shredded when discarded. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

A Newfoundland woman who had her Tim Hortons’ RRRoll Up The Rim to Win prize stolen after posting a picture of herself with the cup on Facebook has cyber security experts reminding people to be vigilant about how much information they share online.

March is Fraud Prevention Month and Ryan Smith, an online security analyst with Envision Financial, said people should be careful about revealing information that could be used by cyber criminals.

“Most people share a great deal of information about themselves on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social networks without fully considering the security implications or ensuring sufficient privacy settings,” Smith said in a press release.

He added that the last decade has seen a sharp rise in the number of criminals who monitor social media feeds to gain clues about a person’s habits and finances.

“In fact, your accounts may be monitored by criminals for a year or more before they take any action and you won’t know they’re doing it,” he said. “Many people share a lot of information about themselves in 12 months.”

One method that thieves use is to mine social media profiles for the answers to password protection questions.

Many website account passwords are made up of details in a person’s life, which thieves can often find out through social media.

“Could someone find out your dog’s name, your mother’s maiden name or the city you were born in from the content of your social media activity?” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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Labels for PoMo gas pumps Proponents say move not likely to make a difference SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

Gassing up in Port Moody will come with a dire climate change warning, even though the councillors backing the motion requiring gas stations to affix warning labels on their pumps admit it’s not likely to turn down global temperatures.

At Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting, PoMo council narrowly voted in favour of a plan to force local gas stations, which are independently owned, to install climate change warning labels supplied by the city on their pump handles — at the stations’ expense.

The proposal drew mixed reactions from council members, with those who supported the move acknowledging it isn’t likely to make any discernible difference in driving behaviour and those who spoke against it cautioning the city is acting outside of its jurisdiction.

Coun. Zoe Royer urged council to support a plan in which city staff would create and provide labels bearing a strong warning message to PoMo’s four gas stations, which

Labels such as these could soon be affixed to pumps at gas stations in Port Moody after a city committee vote on Tuesday. would then install them on pump handles. She also suggested PoMo use labels that show a strong link between burning fossil fuels and the effects of climate change instead of educational-style stickers that remind drivers to ensure tires are properly filled and vehicles are well maintained to heighten fuel efficiency.

“To me, climate change is the biggest issue faced by people today,” said Coun. Rick Glumac, who favoured the positive messaging approach.

“This is not going to solve it but if it’s something we can do to raise awareness… this isn’t a hindrance or burden to anybody, this is just a friendly reminder.”

Not everyone agreed.

Coun. Diana Dilworth said the city would be “interfering with small businesses” and going outside its jurisdiction in

forcing gas station owners to install the labels.

“Demanding that four small businesses promote a message they might not support, at their own cost, and at the detriment potentially of their own business, is just wrong,” she said, adding some gas stations use the pump toppers to promote their own products or sell it as advertising space and it could cost them additional revenue on top of the label cost.

A staff report stated two of the four stations have nozzle toppers already installed; the cost for the design and printing of labels would be about $150 for each station.

The stations without toppers would have to install them at a cost of about $128 for the Esso station and $256 for Chevron, in addition to the label cost.

But Royer — who has in the past opposed proposals for pay

parking in Rocky Point Park because it might hurt surrounding businesses — suggested the gas pump labels wouldn’t have much impact on the business owners, given that the cost is not significant and there aren’t many alternatives to fuelling up at the gas pump.

“If it’s not going to affect people purchasing gas, then admittedly this is a complete waste of time,” said Mayor Mike Clay. “If you support this, then you want it to stop people from buying gas.”

He suggested a more effective way to combat climate change would be to have supported the transit referendum last year, which Glumac did not, and fund other transit initiatives.

Reached on Thursday, Clay estimated the staff time, resources and legal opinions on the gas pump labels have likely cost the city about $10,000 so far. It’s money that could be put to better use, he said, particularly because gas station owners do not appear to have been consulted on the matter and could launch a legal challenge.

The committee of the whole decision, which has yet to be endorsed at a full council meeting, carried, with Clay and councillors Dilworth and Meghan Lahti opposed.

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ROAD SAFETY

Cops looking for distracted drivers Heads up, drivers — literally — because Coquitlam RCMP and Cell Watch launched a month-long distracted driving enforcement campaign this week.

“Most drivers understand that using their phone increases the risk of crashing, yet many still do it,” said Kathleen Nadalin, ICBC road safety coordinator, in a press release.

“It’s time we all commit to leaving our phones alone and staying focused when we’re behind the wheel.”

Distracted driving accounts for more than a quarter of all car crash fatalities in B.C. — an average of 81 preventable deaths each year. Coquitlam Traffic Services’ Sgt. Terry MacDonald said an average of 27 people are killed in distracted driving-related collisions in the Lower Mainland each year.

Officers and Cell Watch volunteers were scheduled to be doing enforcement on Lougheed Highway yesterday (Thursday), and will continue in various locations in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam for a month.

Still struggling to leave the phone alone? Here are some tips:

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Local police are on the lookout for people using phones while driving as part of a distracted driving campaign.

• Let calls go to voicemail and ignore your text messages while driving.

• Ask your passengers to make or receive calls and texts for you.

• If you can’t leave your phone alone while driving, turn it off and put it in the trunk of your car to avoid the temptation.

• If you have to take a call, pull over if it’s safe to do so or use your phone in hands-free

mode; stay focused on the road and keep the conversation brief and calm.

And if you’re a pedestrian or cyclist, pay attention as you approach an intersection, avoid distractions and never assume drivers see you. Remove your headphones and put away your cellphone so you can see, hear and respond to keep yourself safe. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Coquitlam saw the largest jump in the category, going from $36 million in total transaction value in 2014 to $71 million last year (97%).

While the total number of transactions in the Tri-Cities is small enough to be skewed by one or two large sales, Darcy McLeod, the president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, said gains are being seen across the region.

“Last year was an extremely strong year for commercial real estate sales, led by growth in both office and retail space and multi-family properties,” he said. “Overall, these numbers reflect B.C.’s solid economy and our own residential real estate market’s growth.”

The value of all industrial transactions also grew in the Tri-Cities.

Overall sales numbers actually decreased slightly from 58 to 57 while the total value of jumped from $93.6 million to $115.4 million. Once again, Port Moody led in percentage gain, going from $3.6 million in ’14 to $9.4 million last year (161%), while PoCo also saw a significant increase, jumping from $39 million to $51 million (30.7%); meanwhile,

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Coq. $71M $55M $12M $104M

PoCo $14M $51M $1.2M $45M

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TOTAL $93M $115M $17M $182M

2015 Office & Retail Industrial Multi-Family Land

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Coquitlam’s industrial real estate transaction value rose from $51 million to $55 million (7.8%).

McLeod noted that the spike in commercial real estate values has been seen across the Lower Mainland.

In 2014, the total value of

all commercial real estate was $6.3 billion, a number that jumped 33.7% in 2015 to $8.4 billion. The number of transactions during the same time period increased 16.2%, going from 1,985 to 2,307. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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Notice of Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel In accordance with Section 204 of the Community Charter, a meeting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, to consider and deal with Local Improvement Frontage and Parcel Tax Rolls, which include street work, sanitary sewer, and boulevard maintenance, will be held at the City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 7N2 at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

A second sitting if necessary will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

A property owner may make an appeal if they feel there has been an error or omission.

An Appeal shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the appeal has been made to the office of the Collector at least forty-eight hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the panel.

The Panel shall review the following Bylaws; and if no complaints are received, the frontage assessment roll will be considered to be authenticated: • Fraser Mills Specified Area Charges Bylaw 2373, 1991 • Como Creek Culvert Crossing Charges Bylaw 2450, 1992 • Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3475, 2001 • Westwood Plateau Specified Areas Charges Bylaw 2549, 1993 • Lane Paving Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 2807, 1994 • Silver Springs Habitat Specified Area Charges Bylaw 3590, 2003 • Neighbourhood Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3380, 2000 • Tide Place Local Area Service Bylaw 4115, 2010

Applications are now being accepted The Spirit of Coquitlam Grant provides funds for public art, sport activities and programs, festivals and events, Coquitlam 125 sanctioned events, and new initiatives aligned with the City’s strategic goals.

• Kerwan Avenue and Winslow Avenue Lane Paving Local Area Service Bylaw 4471, 2014

• Neighbourhood Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3379, 2000 • Pacific Reach Methane Gas Elimination Specified Area Construction Bylaw 3547, 2002 • Street Works Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3250, 1998 • Street Works Local Improvement Bylaw 3270, 1999 • Street Works Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3290, 1999 • Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3493, 2002 • Street Works Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 2996, 1995 • Street Works Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3044, 1996 • Street Works Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3048, 1996

• Street Works Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 3116, 1997

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• Street Works Local Improvement Construction Bylaw 2935, 1996 The Local Improvement Assessment Roll is available for inspection at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 7N2, during regular office hours.

Parcel tax for sanitary sewer is fixed for all properties and will appear on the yearly tax notice.

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Education and outreach are still the main focus of Coquitlam’s efforts to eliminate interactions between people and bears but the city’s bylaw enforcement officers have not been afraid to issue fines to people who are still not getting the message.

So far this year, Coquitlam staff have issued 14 tickets to residents and businesses that have failed to secure animal attractants on their property.

That number is higher than all of 2015, which saw 10 tickets issued, although stepped-up enforcement did not begin until September, according to a staff report.

Of the 973 calls that came into the BC Conservation Service in 2015, staff said animal attractants were the primary cause of the interactions.

The report also noted that two bears were destroyed last year and four more were relocated.

“Bear sightings, complaints and property damage occurred in all areas of Coquitlam with urban development and access to residential attractants the primary contributing factors,” said the staff report.

Bylaw officers continue to

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warn residents who may have unsecured animal attractants, like garbage or compost on their property.

So far this year, 261 notices of violation have been issued while 664 were written in all of 2015.

The increased enforcement mixed with education and outreach comes at a time when the overall sighting numbers have been trending downwards over the last three years.

For example, 2014 saw 1,195 calls, four animals destroyed and eight relocated, a further drop from 2013, which saw 1,565 calls, seven bruins de-

5 3 3 11 3 4 5 0 8 4 stroyed and zero relocated.

While a number of the 2015 calls were concentrated in the northeast neighbourhoods of Coquitlam, no area was spared a bear sighting. Bruins were spotted as far away as Maillardville and BurquitlamLougheed area, with clusters of calls seen in the Cape Horn area, Thermal Drive and Ranch Park.

The most common attractant-related service requests dealt with garbage being unsecured (62%) or out to early (33%). gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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any a Canadian is casting an amused — maybe even fearful — eye south of the border at the shenanigans surrounding the U.S. presidential race. Secure in the thought that they’re not as likely to be mowed down in a mass shooting, Canucks smugly think, “That could never happen here.”

But the ascent of a politician on the strength of baldfaced pandering — some might call it populism — to a disgruntled base is nothing new to Canada, though certainly to a lesser, and less racist, extreme.

The Stephen Harper government pandered to fear of terrorism in its court fight against allowing women who are Muslim to take the citizenship oath while wearing a niqab, if they so choose.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark has raised pandering to an art, always ready with a beaming smile and a photo opp.

And at the municipal level, drug-addicted former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford threw out meaningless numbers and promises like candy to kids lining a parade route and thousands of voters in his city responded.

So, yes, Canada, sadly, “that” could happen here.

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Do you believe the divisive, vitriolic politics on display in the U.S. presidential race would work in Canada?

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

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RESULTS: YES 52% / NO 48%

THE FUTURE OF RIVERVIEW

Riverview: The dream of a complete community I AS I SEE IT

SANDY BURPEE Sandy Burpee is co-chair of the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group, and a longtime advocate for the homeless in this region. tricitieshomelessness.ca

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magine a new community in southeast Coquitlam.

A community where persons suffering from mental illness or addiction receive care and support while living in a vibrant compact neighbourhood complete with a diverse range of housing choices, shops, services and opportunities for employment.

An inclusive community where these people are integrated into the life of the community, rather than isolated from it. A community where health facilities, housing, shops and businesses, parks, walkways and streets are woven into a safe, healing and welcoming environment.

To create this community is the opportunity presented by the redevelopment of the Riverview Hospital lands.

In 2014, the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group submitted a Statement of Need to the Riverview Lands visioning project. The core feature of this statement is a mental health and addictions wellness complex that incorporates psychiatric and concurrent disorders treatment, tertiary care beds and a substance abuse centre. These services would be augmented by transitional supportive housing for persons with a mental illness who are leaving care or persons re-

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covering from addiction who need a bridge to the community in a safe and supportive environment.

To create a vibrant, inclusive neighbourhood for persons suffering from mental illness or addiction, however, will require more than transitional supportive housing. The land available on the Riverview site creates the opportunity to close a gap: adequate, stable housing for vulnerable households in the Tri-Cities that are currently struggling to pay their rent.

Taking into account affordability and overcrowding, Coquitlam ranks as one of the worst performers in the province for the overall health of its rental housing.

Almost half of the female-lead single-parent households in Coquitlam are spending more than 50% of their income on rent and are deemed to be at risk of homelessness.

Youths also struggle to find housing that is affordable.

A normalized living environment is an important component of recovery and healing. A healthy community houses a mix of incomes, tenure and diversity, and housing on the Riverview lands should include market rental as well as affordable rental housing. In addition to enhancing diversity, market rental housing would help

offset affordable rental rates.

A Riverview community would not be complete without on-site employment including vocational rehabilitation for those living with mental health or addiction challenges, or other employment barriers. Social enterprises, small businesses and shops could not only provide therapeutic engagement and employment skills for persons in tertiary care or supportive housing but, also, a range of services for the blended Riverview community. Complementary commercial services on site such as medical, physiotherapy and private addiction/ rehabilitation treatment facilities would be a source of revenue to offset site maintenance costs.

The natural features of the Riverview site provide the opportunity to connect the health facilities, housing, shops and businesses with walkways, trails and streets to create a tranquil and therapeutic setting. And, of course, frequent transit service to connect the community with the rest of the Tri-Cities would be fundamental to creating a viable community. see COMPLETE COMMUNITY, page 13

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TREES & SAFETY

homes and lives, then measures need to be taken to reduce their height, or in some cases, have them taken down before they can fall.

A tree is easily replaced but a life is not.

This should be an incentive for municipalities to revise their tree preservation bylaws, which, in return, should be supported by the public.

The heavy storms that have passed through the Lower Mainland in recent years have proven to be a menace and it would be wise to take precautionary measures not to have the Port Moody tragedy repeated.

Brie Oishi, Port Coquitlam

THANKS, TIMBITS COACHES The Editor, My son just finished his first season of U5 Timbits soccer with the Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite FC. I felt compelled to write and express a sincere thank you to all the young coaches and organizers who did an amazing job.

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GUIDE DOGS

Cities must take steps on trees near homes The Editor, Re. “Wind storm takes a life” (The Tri-City News, March 11).

The tragic incident in Port Moody of a fallen tree causing death is a shocking eyeopener and should give rise to changes in existing bylaws as to how municipalities and arbourists judge tall trees close to people’s homes.

Whether these trees are situated on city or private property, there needs to be a law as to a safe height.

I love tall trees and respect the present tree preservation bylaws as shrubs and trees are needed to sequester pollution. But when tall trees become a threat to people’s

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OPINION

Howie has started his long retirement The Editor, Re. “For Howie, retirement isn’t easy” (The Tri-City News, Feb. 26).

I would like to thank The TriCity News for the article about my sister Lynn Jensen and her beloved dog, Howie, a story that highlights the important role that a guide dog plays in the life of a person with vision loss.

I am pleased to announce that Lynn and Misty, her new guide dog, graduated from the training program this afternoon. At the same time, Howie officially entered the next phase of his career: retired life.

I wish Howie a long and healthy retirement filled with fun and relaxation — he deserves it.

Lynn and I are forever grateful to the generous support of the public and all the volunteers and staff at BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. With dedication and hard work, they are able to transform eight-week-old puppies in to full-fledged guide dogs.

Lora Jensen-Almic, Port Moody

Complete community is possible continued from page 12

According to BC Housing’s “A Vision for Renewing Riverview,” strong advocacy for a complete community on the Riverview lands has come from mental health professionals.

Best practice in caring for those with mental illness is to accommodate them within neighbourhoods that include a diverse mix of other residents and housing choices.

A complete community on the Riverview Lands with a mental health and addictions wellness complex at its core can provide leading-edge treatment and healing for persons suffering from mental illness or addiction while creating a home for people of all ages and income levels.

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RIVERVIEW

Inaugural tree walk of 2016 Sunday at Riverview Spring is coming to Riverview.

Leaf buds are swelling in the trees and the crocuses are blooming under the Camperdown elms. These

blankets of white and purple, with a few splashes of yellow, are a powerful sign that the grey days of winter are behind us.

It’s the perfect time to experience the awakening of nature

Henry Esson Young Building for a guided tree walk hosted by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society.

The is the 24th year of the guided walks, which were

during the first Riverview Tree Tour of 2016 on Sunday, March 20 — the first day of spring — from 1 to 3 p.m. Members of the public are invited to meet at the upper entrance of the

started in 1992 by David Tarrant of the UBC Botanical Garden and Bill Browne, the recently retired city of Vancouver arborist.

The walks are held from

March to October. For a site map and more information, visit www.rhcs.org or phone 604-290-9910.

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EARTH HOUR 2016

Lights out for hour at 3 cities’ facilities Earth Hour runs from 8:30 to 9:30 Saturday evening

Lights at Tri-City civic buildings will dim for an hour Saturday evening as part of worldwide movement to protect the planet.

And city halls are also asking residents and businesses to do the same for Earth Hour.

On March 19 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., communities want you to unplug unnecessary lights and electronics in a bid to address climate change.

Participants are encouraged to register online (changeclimatechange.org) and spread the word with friends and family.

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Last year’s campaign reduced the provincial electricity load by a mere 0.2% versus 1% in 2014 and 2% in 2008.

Port Moody was the Tri-City leader, cutting energy use by 1% — a move that directly resulted in cost savings.

Coquitlam was close behind, cutting its load by 0.9%, while Port Coquitlam came in at 0.7%. Both the villages of Anmore and Belcarra reduced their load by just half a per cent.

The top B.C. municipality in 2015 was Whistler at 7.2%.

Started in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, Earth Hour is promoted by the World Wildlife Foundation. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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Shoulder Tappers focus on high tech and the trades

Tri-City students wanting to shift their high-tech and trades skills into high gear will be able to get more help after the provincial government launched a new program in School District 43 this week.

Shoulder Tappers aims to connect career co-ordinators or recruitment specialists with students to allow them to get technical and trades training and on-the-job experience.

The program is open to elementary and secondary school students who want to study more about sectors such as aircraft engineering, heavyduty mechanics, IT and early childhood education.

SD43 co-ordinators will be linked up with employers, the Industry Training Authority and the CES Career Eduction Society.

The government started a

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Want to make your mark on the new Burke Mountain elementary school?

School District 43 is inviting the public to submit suggestions for the name of the school that will be located at 3456 Princeton Ave. Expected to open in September 2018, the school has been referred to as Smiling Creek elementary, in keeping with the neighbourhood where it will be built.

Potential names can reference the community or geographic area, including any applicable historical or cultural traditions, or honour a particular person.

All suggestions will be considered by the district’s school naming committee and a shortlist will be submitted to the school board for final approval.

Submissions are due by April 21 to facilitiesnaming@ sd43.bc.ca and must include the school name suggestions (ending in “elementary school”), the rationale for the suggestion and the entrant’s name and contact email. similar program last December in northern B.C. with Northern Development Initiative Trust; funding from that agency will be used to extend the program to more B.C. school districts this year.

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This week, the city officially unveiled Shop PoCo (portcoquitlam.ca/shoppoco) — an alphabetized database of companies with a valid PoCo business licence. Last year, PoCo issued more than 3,400 licences.

City spokesperson Pardeep Purewal said the municipality has had good feedback since Shop PoCo had its soft launch last November at the Best Biz Awards gala. The directory is a result of the Business Development Opportunities Task Force in 2013 and aims to spur economic growth.

The program cost was minimal, Purewal said, as existing city data, technology and staff resources were used.

And Shop PoCo is different from other business databases in other Metro Vancouver jurisdictions as it offers a realtime search on current information, she said.

Still, not all companies are detailed: Addresses of homebased businesses are protected for privacy reasons.

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Proceeds from the sale will go into the city’s land sales reserve fund, which — under the provincial Community Charter — must be used for capital infrastructure and future land acquisitions.

Last year, the city sold a 1.8-acre parcel, zoned for multifamily residential housing, at 2560 Pitt River Rd. for $5.4 million; it had been assessed at $3.68 million.

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BEHIND BARS

Violence on the rise in B.C. prisons, say statistics NDP lists understaffing, overcrowding as likely causes of violence JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

Safety and security incidents have soared at most of B.C.’s prisons over the last few years, according to newly released statistics for 2014 from B.C. Corrections.

The biggest one-year increase was at Surrey Pretrial Centre, where the number of incidents tripled to more than 900 in 2014.

The long-term trend has been steadily up at several other jails.

Safety incidents had nearly doubled by 2014 from five years earlier in Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre, North Fraser Pretrial and Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre.

And Alouette Correctional Centre for Women recorded more than three times as many incidents — nearly 700 by 2014 compared to less than 200 in 2009.

Fraser Regional Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge had nearly 1,100 incidents in 2014 and recorded the largest numbers of any sites in B.C. in each of the six years.

NDP MLA David Eby said the statistics he requested are about a year overdue and undercut government claims prison violence was declining.

“I’m incredibly concerned that we were told that violence was trending down when their own numbers show it’s trending up and dramatically up,” he said.

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Tri-City schools, non-profit groups, municipal governments and businesses can apply for federal cash to mark the country’s 150th year.

Ottawa is inviting organizations to help celebrate the Confederation anniversary

with projects that focus on Canadian pride.

“I encourage all local organizations to apply and participate in this national project,” Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon said in a press release. “It is a great way

to increase awareness of the outstanding work they do and how they represent the very best of Canada.”

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Eby said a staff shortage in B.C. prisons is a probable factor.

“When prisons are understaffed by guards that means things are less safe for both staff and prisoners,” Eby said.

“You don’t have anybody screaming about rival gang members being put in the same place at the same time.

You don’t have anybody just physically present to encourage everybody to be on their best behaviour.”

He also cited the overcrowding of prisons from the practice of double-bunking.

“When you have two or three people in a cell as opposed to a single person in a cell that leads to an increase in violence as well.”

B.C. government officials say the statistics include not just violence but other safety and security incidents, including inmate illness, threats and contraband.

“B.C. Corrections is housing more inmates with gang affiliations and mental health issues,” Public Safety Minister Mike Morris said. “The potential for violence is an unfortunate reality.”

Once the new Okanagan Correctional Centre is completed later this year near Oliver, he said, B.C. Corrections will have added nearly 800 cells since 2008.

Morris said 440 more corrections staff have been added since 2007 and more than 240 new full-time correctional officers will be added for the Okanagan jail.

There were four deaths in B.C. correctional facilities in 2015 — three at Kamloops and one in Surrey — and a total of 26 deaths since 2009. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel

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Metro Van wants feds to scrutinize bridge Province reviewing own project JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

Metro Vancouver politicians are expected to ask the federal government to conduct its own environmental assessment of the proposed new bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel, po-

tentially with tougher scrutiny than the one already started by the B.C. government.

The request for Ottawa to run its own review was approved by a committee of Metro directors Wednesday and goes to a vote of the full regional district board April 1.

It follows a similar call from Richmond city council, which fears the new 10-lane $3.5-billion bridge and Highway 99 im-

provement project may merely shift the congestion bottleneck further north into Richmond rather than solving it.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said Metro has serious concerns about the impact of a major new bridge on the regional growth strategy, as well as on air quality, transportation patterns and the environment. see PROV. IS, page 21

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“I’m talking about increased traffic flow and the resulting increase in greenhouse gas emissions,” Brodie said. “What’s it going to do to the estuary in terms of the bridge itself and the increased traffic on the river of the large tankers bringing materials up and down the river?”

He and others suspect the replacement of a tunnel with a bridge in large part aims to allow bigger ships into the lower Fraser River, although Port Metro Vancouver has cautioned that eliminating the tunnel alone would not enable that – dredging would be required and underwater sewer and water lines pose other impediments to increased shipping.

There is also the province’s attempt to characterize the new bridge as a green infrastructure project for the purpose of securing federal grants. Some mayors see the province’s Massey priority as potentially competing against their request for an unusually large federal contribution to new rapid transit lines.

Brodie said he doesn’t understand how the bridge would improve the environment.

He said he doesn’t want to see a re-run of the B.C.-led assessment of a planned jet fuel pipeline across Richmond that critics fear would put

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“That was a harmonized process where the federal government basically left it up to provincial authorities to conduct the environmental assessment, and then they basically rubber stamped the result,” Brodie said.

He said he wouldn’t be surprised if the provincial review green lights the Massey project, while a federal assessment might reach different conclusions. “I believe the provincial government is heavily invested in this project.”

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, a major proponent of the new bridge, opposes the call for a federal review.

The provincial review is already underway and Metro Vancouver reps are part of the working group.

Metro officials have asked for more time to give preliminary feedback to help shape the review.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone said Brodie has “changed his tune” on the bridge project since providing a statement of support when it

was first announced in 2012.

“A lot of the Metro mayors seem to like to create this perception that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence with these environmental reviews,” Stone said, adding they sometimes call for a provincial review if they think it will be stronger than a federal one, or vice-versa.

“The federal government is very much plugged into the process that’s underway now.”

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has concluded the project is essentially a highway upgrade that doesn’t trigger a federal review, but Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna could order one anyway.

Stone also cited the planned cycling lanes and potential for future rapid transit on the new bridge.

“This bridge is going to be great for commuters and very important for goods movement as well,” Stone said.

“We’re moving forward with it because it addresses the single most important congestion point in British Columbia.”

The new bridge is to be funded with tolls, but the government has yet to explain how or if the bridge tolls in the region would be revamped by the time it opens in 2022.

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: MARCH 18 – 20

Welcome spring at R’view tour SARAH PAYNE

there’s no better time to take in the sweeping views of the magnificent trees at Riverview Hospital. From swelling leaf buds to carpets of crocuses, celebrate the steady awakening of nature at the start of the 24th tree tour season. The guided tree walk is hosted by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society from 1 to 3 p.m., starting from the Henry Esson Young building. Visit www.rhcs.org or call 604-290-9910 for more information.

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Soak up whatever sunshine you can, and remember to turn out the lights Saturday night.

Friday, March 18

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Close out the Sunday Coffee Concert Series in style when the outstanding Rumba Calzada hits the Terry Fox Theatre stage. This crowd favourite has shelves full of awards, and with good reason; their energetic mix of Latin, salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms never fails to get audiences grooving. The show runs from 2 to 4 p.m.

Tickets are $12/$10/$6 (kids 12 and under are free), available at 604-927-7529 or www.experienceit.ca.

Enjoy a burger and a beer — and support a great cause — at a fundraising event with guest speakers at the Burke Beer House to support Syrian refugees coming to the Tri-City area. Tickets are $27.11, available at the door or www.eventbrite.com. Looking for more ways to help? The Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) presents Leo Bae Plays Jazz Piano to benefit a refugee family sponsored by the Beacon Unitarian Church. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $12 each at 604-937-0998.

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Join Maple Ridge crooner Caden Knudson as he performs oldtime American blues and folk songs, as well as eastern Canadian classics, at the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square, PoCo) from 7 to 10 p.m.

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Take the plunge at the City Centre Aquatic Complex at the Westminster Savings free swim, from 7 to 9 p.m. Prefer to skate?

There are two freebie sessions tomorrow at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 EARLY EASTER BUNNY

Get the family into the Easter spirit with games, crafts, face painting, scavenger hunt and more at the Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

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Join the first guided Riverview Hospital tree tour of the season this Sunday at 1 p.m.

Adult participation is required and the cost is $10 per child.

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Join communities around the world in powering down for Earth Hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Turn off unnecessary lights and electronics and turn up your family’s energy conservation awareness — and be inspired to continue the shift all year long. Visit www.changeclimatechange.org for more info.

Join the Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers as they make batches of soup for Joy’s Place women’s shelter, at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Advance registration is required at www.soupsisters.org/tricities.php or tricities@soupsisters.org.

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The Polonez Tri-City Polish Association welcomes everyone to an opening reception for its third annual Art Fusion exhibition at the PoMo Inlet Theatre at 5 p.m. The exhibit features work by 23 artists of Polish heritage, as well as a competition under the theme “When I think of Canada.” Young artist Basia Wabik, a graduate of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, gives a talk on the creative process beginning at 4:15 p.m. The exhibit runs to March 23.

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REMEMBERING ROLLY FOX MARCH 22, 1935 - MARCH 8, 2016

R

olland (Rolly) Murray Fox was born March 22, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rolly was the third of nine children born to Rodney Fox and Bertha (Shale) Fox. The early years were difficult financially for the large Fox family, resulting in Rolly, at the youthful age of 9, calling Saint Michael and All Angels Church his home for 2 years. He would get a taste of the west coast when he attended a cadet camp in Abbotsford, B.C.

Rolly would meet Betty Lou Wark at Winnipeg’s busiest and coldest intersection, Portage and Main, and they would marry in 1956. The following year, their first child, Fred, was born. Terry would arrive in 1958, Darrell would follow four years later and, finally, Judith, the daughter Betty wanted, completed the Fox family in 1965.

Rolly would begin a 36-year career with CN Rail in 1954. Working outside in the harsh Manitoba winters prompted him to consider raising his family in a warmer climate. The Fox family would make move in 1966 to Surrey, B.C., where they rented a house. With the move, Rolly would lose 12 years seniority at CN and would have to start fresh in his new role as switchman on Vancouver’s north shore. In 1968 they would purchase a house at 3337 Morrill St. in Port Coquitlam, which would be the family home for the next 16 years.

Rolly and Betty insisted on good behaviour and good manners, and that their children should respect their elders and to speak only when spoken to. Rolly was a competitor and despised losing — whether it was a simple card game or rough wrestling in the living room, he was determined to win at all costs, a trait passed on to his children.

In early 1977, son Terry would be diagnosed with osteo sarcoma. Rolly was devastated and bitter, thinking that life had delivered an unfair and cruel turn — he would say he wished he could change places with his son and he meant it. It is well known that Betty reacted negatively when Terry delivered the news that he was going to run across the country but, knowing the will of his son, Rolly simply said, “When?”

When Terry died in 1981, Rolly and Betty were forced into roles neither were expecting nor educated for but they had an endless passion for their son and inherently understood his values and vision.

Betty was the public figure sharing Terry’s story while Rolly was the pillar of strength and support who was always close behind.

He had a serious side but place him in front of a room full of friends and family and get ready to be entertained by an unscripted performance. He would evolve over the years from someone who was scrupulous with his money to a man who wanted to give to others regardless of the financial implications.

Loneliness arrived in Rolly’s life with the passing of Betty in 2011 after 54 years of marriage. Rolly went almost overnight from a homebody to a man never at home. During this time, he would meet Janet Shields, who was also experiencing loss with the passing of her husband. They would marry in the spring of 2013 — and there was no denying Rolly’s happiness the last few years.

Rolly was diagnosed with lung cancer, stage 4, in January of this year. He was not devastated or bitter, accepting it quickly and fulfilling a promise to Terry of being strong and positive. It may have been his plan to give those around him these last few weeks a legion of memories to last a lifetime.

Rolly is survived by his loving wife Janet, three children Fred (Theresa), Darrell (Bonnie) and Judith (Paul); stepchildren Gary, Stephen and Joanne; nine grandchildren: Terrance (Melissa), Kirsten, Erin (Matthew), Jessica, Sarah, D.J., Tianna, Alexandra and Connor and Dale Alder; brothers Rod, Terry and Doug, and sisters Nancy, Barbara and Jeanine.

A “Farewell Party” will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19 at Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam. Please email your interest in attending the service to rollyfoxservice@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Terry Fox Foundation online at terryfox.org; by mail to: The Terry Fox Foundation, #150-8960 University St., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 4Y6; by phone at 1-888-836-9786.

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Rona Home Centre on Austin Avenue in Coquitlam raised $283 through popcorn sales — money that will go into the coffers of the Crossroads Hospice Society, which has a residence in Port Moody.

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A $2,000 grant was given last week to Maura Fitzpatrick (right) of Coquitlam’s Children of the Street Society from the West Vancouver Community Foundation. The cash will be used for TCO² workshops.

GRANT HELPS SCHOOL KIDS

Sophia Sun, Caris Truong, Xylia Glumac, Hebbe Yuan, Kai-En Yan and Kiana Hrabinsky were recognized by Coquitlam Public Library, which has posted their artwork in a mural for Coquitlam 125.

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Easter eggs, movies, board games & much more 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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• Egg hunt: Kids can visit the City Centre branch on Thursday, March 24, 1:30 to 3 p.m., for an Easter egg hunt for children ranging from toddlers to the middle grades. Kids aged two to five will look for eggs with their parents amongst decorative flourishes in the library’s large meeting rooms while school-

aged kids will be encouraged to search for eggs in the children’s and young adult areas. After retrieving plastic eggs, kids will take them to the prize table, where they can exchange them for candies or small gifts. The hunt is a non-religious activity and everyone is welcome to participate. For more information, call Chris at 604-554-7339 or cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.

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

PORT MOODY

• Spring break fun: Kids aged five years and older can enjoy books, board games,

and code camps at the library through March 24. Drop in Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. for personalized book recommendations

courtesy of Port Moody children’s librarians. While you’re there, borrow a kid-friendly board game and play a round with your friends or parents (parent participation is required).

• Movie: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: On Tuesday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids five an older can drop in to the ParkLane Room for a screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. No registration is required but space is limited. Parents are required to stay in the building.

• InstantFlix: Now available on the PMPL website, InstantFlix: Powered by IndieFlix lets you stream more than 7,000 high-quality shorts,

features, documentaries, classic TV shows and web series from 85 countries on any internetenabled computer, smartphone or tablet with a web browser. It’s also available on Roku, Xbox and Apple TV. Find out more under “Digital Content” on the library website.

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.

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• Babytime: Make language fun and start with Babytime at Terry Fox Library. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with sto-

ries. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. It runs on Mondays, April 4 to 25, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more as Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Join librarians on Wednesdays, March 30 to April 27; Fridays, April 1 to 29, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; and Saturdays, March 19 and April 16, 11 to 11:30 a.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 604927-7999.

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Ode to hardy, under-appreciated conifers GREEN SCENE

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ith all the recent sunshine, spring is in the air. A sure sign of spring is the beginning of the tree tour season on the Riverview Hospital grounds. The first tree tour will take place this Sunday at 1 p.m. with tours continuing on Sundays once a month (schedule at www.rhcs.org).

This impressive collection of trees was initiated by John Davidson, the province’s first botanist, in 1911 before he moved to UBC to plan its botanical garden. Now comprised of more than 1,800 inventoried trees, the Riverview collection includes approximately 160 species representative of temperate zones around the world.

Sunday’s tree tour offers an opportunity to examine the architecture of deciduous tree species before they leaf out. Throughout the year, the conifers of Riverview provide a stately green backdrop to the site’s inspiring landscapes.

The blooming magnolias at Riverview announce the official arrival of spring.

Coniferous forests are such a common feature on our coast it can be hard to comprehend what a rare group of trees conifers truly are. Back in the age of the dinosaurs, they were the predominant form of vegetation. The collision of our planet with a large meteor 66 million years ago brought the age of dinosaurs to an end and eliminated most coniferous species.

The few that survived are now

relicts from a distant past.

While there are more than 300,000 species of flowering plants, only 629 species of conifers still exist around the planet, with many found only in the southern hemisphere. Even among trees, flowering tree species are 50 times more abundant than coniferous species.

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deciduous trees — e.g., in the far north, at higher altitudes or on poorer soils. On the Pacific west coast, with plentiful winter rains and droughty summers, conifers have a competitive growing advantage over deciduous trees. Only tropical lowland rainforests are totally bereft of conifers.

All conifers have a woody structure whether they are lowly junipers hugging the

ground or tall, majestic sequoias. Unlike deciduous trees, coniferous trees tend to share a similar architecture with a single main trunk and conical shape that allows sunlight to reach the lower branches.

Conifers are not only the tallest trees in the world, they are also famous for their longevity. Both the oldest and tallest conifers are found in California. There, a bristlecone pine has been aged at 4,600 years and a giant sequoia at 3,200. In Chile, a Patagonian cypress has found to be more than 3,600 years old and it is not at all uncommon for conifers to live a thousand years or more. On our coast, Douglas fir, western red-cedar and yellow cedar can all live well over a thousand years.

The tallest trees in the world are also conifers. The tallest, a coast redwood in California, measures more than 115 m in height while the tallest Douglas fir, Sitka spruce and giant sequoia are all over 90 m — that’s the equivalent of a 30-storey building.

Despite accounting for only 2% of existing tree species, conifers supply 45% of the world’s lumber and comprise the largest terrestrial carbon sink on the planet. Thus, conifers — these survivors from the age of dinosaurs — punch well above their weight when it comes to providing services to mankind.

The tree collection at Riverview includes more than 40 species of these majestic trees. These include magnificent specimens of coast redwood, giant sequoia, incense-cedar, dawn redwood and Douglas fir. Uncommon species of conifers at Riverview include the Japanese umbrella pine, the only survival member of its genus, and the beautiful sugi cedar, also from Japan.

This is another long-lived tree with specimens found in Japan well over 2,000 years old.

As the age of conifers dimmed millions years ago, flowering trees began to emerge. The most primitive group of flowering trees is the beautiful magnolia family.

These trees evolved long before the appearance of pollinating insects such as bees. Thus, their large and fleshy flowers were designed to attract the attention of beetles to provide this pollination service.

The month of March is also one of the best times to view some of the blooming magnolias at Riverview. Why not celebrate the arrival of spring with a stroll through Riverview’s spectacular trees?

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

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Take a hike to bulldozer TAKE A HIKE

Start the hike at the end of Harper Road by the entrance to the gun club, passing by the yellow gate on the right and continuing up the gravel road.

This gravel road is actually an extension of Harper Road and continues nearly all the way to the top of the mountain to the site of an old ski village.

The first turning to the left is a BC Hydro service road.

Ignore this and take the next left, which is the continuation of Harper. Follow this upwards for about 2 km, gaining elevation along the way. Halfway along this stretch, the road crosses the cut line for the power lines, providing views to the northwest.

Just before the first major hairpin on Harper Road, there is a green gate with a track heading off to the left.

Following this track for about 200 m will take you over Pritchett Creek, after which look out for the South Slope Trail coming down on your right. Follow this upwards for about half a kilometRE to the obvious location of the Old Bulldozer. Just before the bulldozer, there is a split in the trail but as the two forks reconverge further up, it doesn’t

STEVE CHAPMAN HIKE OF THE WEEK Burke Mountain Bulldozer Rating: moderate Time needed: 3-4 hours Length: 7.5 km Elevation gain: 500 m or those not familiar with Burke Mountain, this hike provides an easy opportunity to explore its trails using some of the better marked tracks and trails. The end objective of the hike is to reach an abandoned bulldozer on the South Slope Trail, a relic from logging operations decades ago. Those feeling more adventurous can continue up the South Slope Trail trail to the snow line and then don snowshoes to explore the higher subalpine meadows and lakes nearer to the top of Burke.

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really matter which one you take.

If you’re not exploring the upper reaches of the South Slope Trail, return via the same route to the track at the bottom. To vary things for the return hike, turn right here and continue along the track for about another half kilometre.

At the next main junction, turn left onto the track that heads downhill. After 400 m, you will merge in with the Lower Coquitlam Lake View Trail, which you will follow south to the BC Hydro service road.

It should be noted that Pritchett Creek is crossed twice during this hike and, in times of high runoff, the crossing could be tricky or, very occasionally, dangerous.

Take the service road down for a short distance and then head left at the junction. This will take you back to Harper Road, where you will need to turn right to return to your starting point.

Steve Chapman is a Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer, a member of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and the creator behind a detailed new map of Tri-City trails. More info on safe hiking: www.coquitlam-sar.bc.ca.

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For a minimum donation of $100, he said, participants will get nine holes of golf at the Maple Ridge Golf Course, a spot in a putting tournament and a gourmet buffet during an event on April 23.

The mission of the MakeA-Wish Foundation is to grant wishes to children with lifethreatening medical conditions. Since starting in 1980, the organization said it has granted the wishes of 350,000 kids.

Dagg got involved in 2013 as part of an effort to raise money for an eight-year-old boy who was dying of cancer. When the boy passed away the night before the fundraiser, he said he felt an urgency to get more involved with the organization.

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Having a will does not mean your estate is fully prepared.

Join librarians at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library on April 5 and learn how to make things easier for your family and your executor. This workshop covers very important topics such as probate, powers of attorney, cremation or burial planning, and living wills. The session runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is appreciated.

For more information, visit Terry Fox Library at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. or call 604-927-7999. More information: www.fvrl.ca.

Join the 1st Chimo Pathfinders for an afternoon of literacy fun for the whole family at the Terry Fox Library next month.

Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore will kick things off with a special story, then families can enjoy a variety of crafts and games. Bring your new or gently used books for the book exchange. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 — no registration is required.

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TC CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 • Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction, everyone welcome; viewing starts 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, MARCH 24 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info : 604-9370836.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 • Camp Kerry Society hosts Mindfulness-based Stressreduction Program, an 8-week program that offers guided mindfulness meditation practices and taught by Anne Walker, a health care social worker.

Program runs March 29-May 17, Douglas College, Coquitlam.

Cost: $295. Registration: campkerry.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 • PoCo Happy Times Preschool presents Bridgett Miller on Raising Resilient Children, 7-8:45 p.m., located in the annex at James Park elementary school, 1761 Westminster Ave., PoCo. Cost: $5. Info: 604-941-8286.

NOTICES • PoCo Heritage is seeking volunteer directors for its board.

Directors meet monthly and oversee the museum’s operations and programs. In addition to needing general directors-atlarge, PoCo Heritage is looking for people with experience related to vice-president and trea-

MARCH 21: HERITAGE WRITERS’ GROUP • Heritage Writers’ Group meets, 10:30 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo. This is not a genealogy group but a writing group designed to teach you how to write the story of you. Each of us has a unique story, and this group will help you get started. Bring a pen, paper, and/or your laptop, and let’s get writing. Info: pocoheritage.org. surer positions. If interested, email info@pocoheritage.org or call 604-927-8403.

• PoCo Happy Times preschool is now accepting registration for September 2016.

Classes run Monday/Thursday 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesday/ Wednesday/Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. and school is located on the grounds of James Park elementary school, in the annex, 1730 Coquitlam Ave., Port Coquitlam.

Info: 604-941-8286.

• Leisure Connections Program at Glen Pine Pavilion has available spaces and will run through end of March.

Program is designed for persons 60 plus years with mild to moderate dementia or Alzheimer’s living in the Tri-Cities who would benefit from a social, recreational and interactive program giving people the tools to once again have fun, laugh and to meet new friends. The program provides respite for caregivers who are supporting their loved one. It is held Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Glen Pine, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam.

Info: Angela, 604-464-2246; she will provide information about the program and arrange an assessment to make sure the person is suited to participate.

• Used books, CDs and DVDs wanted by Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for fundraising sales.

These items may be dropped off by the back wall beside the bookcase located outside of the gift shop at ERH. • Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for their support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@parentsupportbc.ca.

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Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com.

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continued from page 28 • A new group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com.

• Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311.

• Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse.

Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111.

• Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca.

• Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111.

• Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available. Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca.

• Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604941-7111, Ext. 106.

SENIORS • Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slopitch ball club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ from the Tri-Cities who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game and an ability to make it around the bases. There are teams playing out of both Town Centre Park and Mundy Park, with prac-

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CARNEY HIGH FUNDRAISER • Tickets are on sale for Archbishop Carney regional secondary school’s An Evening Under the Stars auction and dinner on April 30. The evening includes a live auction with PoCo Mayor Greg Moore as auctioneer, silent auction, dinner, entertainment, raffles and more. Tickets: $50 or $450 for table of 10 if purchased before April 11. To buy tickets or make a donation to the auction, call 604-942-7465 or visit www.acrss.org. tices and games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and the season starting as soon as weather permits (March or April). Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca, or Barry, 604-936-8436 or the.langs@ shaw.ca.

• Dogwood Drama Club meets Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance and parking off Winslow Avenue). New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Don, 604-526-2345.

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

• Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam.

No group experience necessary.

Info & registration: Rhea, 604937-6964.

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

• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778285-4873 or 604-464-2252.

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St. Catherine’s Anglican Church March 19 - Messy Church 3:30 pm ‘The Last Supper’ March 20 - Palm Sunday 8:30 am Reading of the Passion Holy Week Reflection March 21, 22, 23 6:30 pm March 24 - Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Service & Foot Washing March 25 - Good Friday 3:00 pm Family Service 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Silent Vigil Prairie Ave. & Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604 942 9812 www.stcatherineschurch.ca

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Tsawwassen Shores Launches Aerie Walk Townhomes Aquilini Development unveils a boutique collection of 45 townhouses in a fantastic location, starting at just $435,900

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sawwassen Shores’ fourth phase of homes will be released on March 19.

Aerie Walk at Tsawwassen Shores is a limited collection of 45 two- and four-bedroom townhomes adjacent to miles of waterfront, trails and one of the largest destination shopping malls in BC. This masterplanned community has had an impressive track record of selling out fast, so be sure to get in early.

The newest offerings from Aquilini Development are three-storey residences ranging from 1,235 to 1,640 square feet, and starting at just $435,900.

“The value offered here is attracting a lot of young families and upsizers … the interest during our preview stage has been phenomenal,” says Deren Akinci, project manager, Rennie Marketing Systems. “What’s even more exciting is that it just isn’t locals, people are coming from all over the Lower Mainland. I think another real appeal to this community is knowing that there will be a new bridge to replace the tunnel.”

After successfully selling out of all three phases of Tsawwassen Shores, it’s no wonder the interest for Aerie Walk is so strong.

The townhomes are part of a 270-acre masterplanned community, which includes residences, parks, schools and a Village Centre, offering amenities such as cafes, shops and a library.

Home owners will wake up to miles of sandy trails and dyke paths to walk or cycle along.

“These townhomes offer great access to nature. Right outside their door, there will be an extended boardwalk that will lead to the Blue Heron Trail, which will extend out towards the water,” says Akinci.

The project is also just across the street from the highly anticipated Tsawwassen Mills, a first-class indoor and outdoor shopping destination, offering more than 1.8 million square feet of retail, restaurants, entertainment and office space, slated to open in the fall of this year. The mall’s two anchor stores will feature a Saks Off Fifth and Bass Pro Shop, an outdoor retailer specializing in outdoor gear for all sorts of activities and sports.

Aerie Walk will consist of two- and four-bedroom townhomes showcased by contemporary West Coast design with tandem or double-car garages and great outdoor space with backyard gas connection.

Inside each contemporary, open-concept home will be nine-foot ceilings in the main living areas, rich laminate wood flooring throughout, oversized windows, faux-wood blinds and sizeable storage space.

These new homes come from awardwinning developer, Aquilini Development, a company with more than five decades in the

industry and numerous accolades under its belt.

Mark your calendars: The Grand Opening happens on Saturday, March 19 from noon to 5pm at the Tsawwassen Shores presentation centre, 1875 Tsawwassen Drive. This will be an opportunity for prospective buyers to place offers. There will be appetizers and giveaways throughout the day.

“I do encourage people to come out prior to our Grand Opening launch because there’s been a lot of interest,” adds Akinci.

Aerie Walk is centrally located with easy access to downtown Vancouver, 15 minutes from Richmond, the US border and the BC Ferries Terminal.

The presentation centre and townhome vignette are open daily from noon to 5pm, except Fridays. This is a chance to purchase a townhome in one of the most desirable and affordable ocean side settings in the Lower Mainland, minutes away from abundant social activity and services. Completion date is anticipated for fall 2017.

For more information about this unique new home community, visit www.tsawwassenshores.com, email info@tsawwassenshores.com or call 604-943-6677.

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The Tri-Cities Rotaract Club is kicking off the spring with several large events taking place. The club is part of Rotary International and is comprised of individuals aged 18-30 who endeavour to spur change both locally and globally.

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On March 3rd, the club held a benefit concert at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. This is the second benefit concert the Rotaract has hosted, which goes to raise funds for Jaaja Barb’s Home of Angels, an orphanage in Jinja, Uganda. The entire Tri-Cities area got on board to help out, with local acts such as Hudson Station, Chibi Taiko, Elizabeth Boey, The Echos, and several others. The night was an overwhelming success, rich with music, dance, and community.

Back by popular demand, the Rotaract is hosting its second annual dodgeball tournament in May. Last year, the club raised money to help Tri-Cities KidSport, a foundation that aims to reduce financial barriers so that all kids get an opportunity to participate in sport. It’s a fitting event for the cause and a fun night for all. Keep an eye out for more details.

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Talons split their opening rugby rounds Team drops one to yale but picks up win against rB

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Pinetree secondary wrestler Nicholas Lew was dominant in his matches last Friday and leading 8-0 in the finals when he was pinned

by Lake City secondary athlete Braden Conrad, finishing the tourney in second place.

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It is common for siblings to wrestle, but Jacqueline and Nicholas Lew prefer to save their aggression for opponents from outside the family.

The Pinetree secondary brother and sister duo both took medals at last week’s B.C. Secondary School Wrestling Association Provincial Championships in Abbotsford, with Jacqueline taking gold overall and Nicholas taking silver overall in their respective weight classes and age categories.

For Jacqueline, the victory was the second year in a row that she finished first in a provincial title event.

Up against Chemainus secondary’s Hannah Tuplin in the finals, the Coquitlam athlete was nearly pinned, but came free to finish the match with a close score of 7-5.

With the victory, she will now go the national tournament at the University of

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Jacqueline Lew (red) is heading to the national championships in Calgary after winning gold at the B.C. provincials last weekend.

Calgary next month, where she hopes to land a spot on the national team.

Meanwhile, Nicholas got off to a strong start in Abbotsford, going undefeated during last Friday’s matches and landing a spot in the finals. He was leading 8-0 in the gold medal event, but the match slipped away when Braden Conrad of Lake City secondary pinned him, leaving Nicholas to settle

for silver.

The Lews were joined at the provincial wrestling championships by a handful of other Tri-City athletes.

Centennial secondary athlete Sunita Sewak finished with a first-place showing in the 57-kgs girls category, while her teammate Emilee Lai finished third in the 40 kg and Brittney O’Donaghey finished in sixth in the 64 kg.

Tyler Laverson, another Pinetree secondary athlete, took home silver in the boys 78 kg, while fellow Timberwolves Daniel Chernetski took bronze and Johnny Riera finished sixth.

Dr. Charles Best secondary had a strong showing at the event, with Joseph Palmieri winning silver in the boys 74 kg and Rowan Strom taking third in the 90 kg.

Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Kodiaks just missed the podium three times, with Ky Mills (48 kg), Devin McCrae (57 kg) and James Hunter (66 kg) all finishing fourth. Jacob Reis, another Kodiak, finished fifth in the heavy weight category.

Terry Fox Ravens boys athletes Brett Ginac and Bryan Cortes finished the tournament in fifth and sixth place respectively, while Hannah Wood of Gleneagle secondary finished sixth in the 69 kg category. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

The Gleneagles Talons’ quest for a senior boys rugby B.C. championship banner got off to a shaky start last week.

Up against Yale secondary of Abbotsford, last year’s provincial winners, Gleneagle struggled to take the lead, eventually falling 20-14 against the Fraser Valley club.

Both Cooper Johnston and Ian Bayly scored tries in the contest for the Talons, which were converted by Martin Norman.

Despite the loss, coach Simon Quinto saw a silver lining in his team’s performance.

“Anytime you can be within one try of the number 3 ranked team in the province, you are doing pretty darned good,” he said in an email.

But the team bounced back

in spectacular fashion three days later, shutting out the sixth-ranked Robert Bateman secondary 21-0.

Gleneagle got on the scoreboard after driving the ball 30 m to create an opening for Norman to skip past a pair of defender and race to the try line. The scrum-half was able to convert his own score a few minutes later.

The second try of the game came when when Johnston picked up a loose ball from a ruck and powered his way through a handful of opposing defenders.

Strong drives from Kieran McClennahan and Griffin Hunter allowed Oliver Collette to punch in the third try of the game.

The Gleneagle Talons will keep up their arduous schedule over the spring break, where they will head to the Bay Area of California to play three sides this week. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

PoCo-riDGe Takes 2ND The Port Coquitlam Ridge Meadows’ Team Shock finished second during the under-19 B.C. Ringette ‘B’ Provincials in North Vancouver last week.

The team started off with a strong 1-0 win over Delta, but came up short against Prince George in a 4-2 decision in the second game of the tournament. However, Team Shock bounced back in the third game, taking down Delta 2-0 before playing PG to a 6-6 tie later in the day.

In the medal round, Port Coquitlam-Ridge Meadows found themselves down 4-0 after 20 minutes against their northern opponents, but

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Team Shock after a silver medal finish at the provincials. bounced back with six unanswered goals to win the game 6-4.

“The team really came together and focused on a common goal, which led to some of our best played games this season,” said head coach Roy Savage.

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BANTAMS TAKE THE ICE Friday, April 8 * 7 pm Coquitlam Public Library City Centre Branch * 1169 Pinetree Way

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Come help the Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coquitlam Public Library and the City’s 125th anniversary.

Enjoy an evening of fun questions with your friends and neighbours!

Prizes...snacks & desserts...and bragging rights for a whole year!

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Home ice was no help for the Coquitlam Chiefs, who went 0-5 during the Bantam Tier 1 hockey tournament at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex this week. The club fell 4-1 to the North Shore Winter Club (above) in the first game of the tournament on Monday, before losing 8-3 to Prince George later in the day. Things did not get much better for the club on Tuesday, when they fell 11-1 to the Burnaby Winter Club and lost to Kamloops the next day 3-0. The team rounded out the tournament with a 6-2 loss to Kamloops on Wednesday.

IN THE POOL

Hernandez golden at provincial swim meet Hyack Swim Club walks away with batch of medals

Tri-City swimmer Rolando Hernandez was a familiar sight at the podium when he helped the Hyack Swim Club to a second place showing at the B.C. Provincial Championships last week.

The 18-year-old athlete won gold in the 200 m, 400 m IM and 200 m freestyle, along with silver in the 50 m back and 400 m freestyle and a bronze in the 50 m freestyle.

He was not the only Hyack Swim Club member to have a strong showing at the provincial championship.

Brodie Young, 15, took gold in the 100 m Br, a silver in the 200 m and 400 m IM and bronze in 1500 m free and 200

m breaststroke, while Stella Jin took gold in the 50 m, the 100 m, 200 m fly and 50 m freestyle.

Meanwhile, 17-year-old Chris Baker took bronze in the 200 m fly, 14-year-old Yedam Lee took bronze in the 200 m breastroke and Eric Sue snagged a third-place showing the 1500 m freestyle. Despite the strong showing, the Hyack Swim Club just missed first place overall, losing out to a team from the University of Victoria.

“Going into this meet, we anticipated we would be able to take a run at the championship but with our group having 20 less swimmers overall we kind of thought we would run out of scoring swims by the last day and that was the case” said head coach Mark Bottrill.

“With that said, though, we swam great with 15 club records going down and our

Proceeds will support the Library’s Science andTechnology Literacy Programs Tickets are $25.00 each and include coffee, dessert, and a chance to win prizes.

Tickets available at both library branches or call 937-4130. Doors open at 6:30 and the game begins at 7:00 sharp!

swimmers getting to meet records and a new provincial record”.

That provincial record came from 14-year-old Sehajvir Singh of Burnaby, who blasted the previous record by nearly two seconds in the 400 m IM to take the record to 4:32.84.

Octavia Lau, another Burnaby athlete competing with the Hyack Swim Club, also qualified for the Olympic trials with her win in the 800 m freestyle.

Sergey Chernomorchenko, 10, had a good day, setting and resetting records to the point where he now owns all the club records for Hyack 10 and under boys. Adam Wu, an 11-year-old swimmer, also had a strong showing, winning 11 gold medals over the course of last weekend’s competition. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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Only 12,802 kms, Highly Desired 315 Horsepower, 2.7L Ecoboost Engine, 21” Aluminum Wheels, LED Lighting, All Wheel Drive, Navigation, Sport Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Rear Camera, Panoramic Sunroof. UT036040

$ 369

***Biweekly

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• Free Lifetime Oil & Filter Changes • Free Lifetime Carwashes • Free Service Loaners • Free Tire Repairs

STK UC652031

2013 KIA FORTE KOUPE SX

SALE PRICE

17,900*

Luxury Coupe, 2.4L, Auto, 20,700 kms

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY

SALE PRICE

STK UT503516

FWD, 3.5L V6, 65,580 kms

2011 FORD FIESTA SE

SALE PRICE

STK UC204099

Hatchback, FWD, 4 cyl, 62,900 kms

STK UC114987

2011 KIA OPTIMA LX

SALE PRICE

FWD, 2.4L, 58,885 kms

13,900* $

9,900* $

28,900*

$

$

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2015 KIA FORTE 1.5L LX

SALE PRICE

STK UC310559

Auto, 1.8L, 4-door, 16,632 kms

$ 16,800*

2014 KIA RIO SX

SALE PRICE

STK UC912033

1.6L, Hatchback, Auto, 25,180 kms

16,900*

$

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

SALE PRICE

STK UC021748

STK UT405961

2013 KIA SORENTO LX

SALE PRICE

DL 31300

1-855-829-5106

19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows | www.WestCoastKia.ca

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3.5L V6, FWD, Auto, 87,275 kms

19,900* $

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18,900*

$

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23,995

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41,888

$

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Navigation & 11 Speaker JBL Audio System, 1 Local Owner,Power Roof & Leather, Toyota Certified, UT071446

NOW $36,995

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2012 TOYOTA MATRIX

NOW $29,995

2013 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED

1 Local Owner & No Accident Claims, Softex Leather Seats, Chrome Wheels, JBL Adio System w/Navigation, Rear Back up Camera, Toyota Certified, UT011192

2013 TOYOTA TACOMA DBL CAB LTD 4X4

TOYOTA WARRANTY & SPECIAL FINANCING(OAC)

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ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED & WARRANTED

NOW $33,488

2015 TOYOTA SIENNA LE 8 Passenger Seating and No Accident Claims, Power Group including Power Side Doors and Power Driver’s Seat, Heated front Seats, Dual A/C, Rear Backup Camera, Toyota Certified, UT604996

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V 1 Local Owner, Power Group, Smart Key Keyless Entry, ABS, Vehicle Stability and Traction Control, Toyota Certified, UC293530

NOW $23,888 2015 SCION TC COUPE Power roof, 6 Speed manual, Alloy Wheels, Power Group, Toyota Backed Warranty, 1 Local Owner & No Accident Claims, UC004219

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2011 SCION TC SPORT COUPE

NOW $21,995 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LTD.

Power Roof, Alloy Wheels, A/C, Power Group, Manual Transmission, Fully Inspected and Serviced, UC004012

NOW $19,995

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C

NOW $12,488

All Wheel Drive, Navigation, Leather, Power roof, Power Heated front Seats, A/C, Power Group, 6 Cylinder, UT154804

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Hatchback, 1 Local Owner, Low Kilometres, Premium Package includes Power roof, Softex Leather, Alloy Wheels, Navigation, Excellent Fuel Economy, Toyota CertifiedUC001666

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westcoasttoyota.com

TOYOTA

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DL 7662

19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows

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2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE SV

UT006694

SUV, 1.6L, 112,249 kms

2011 NISSAN JUKE SL FWD MANUAL - RARE

2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2LS

$

15,250

INTERNET SALES PRICE

11,500

Couple, RWD, 3.6L, 39,981 kms

$

2015 NISSAN MICRA SV

UC274423

Hatchback, FWD, 41,354 km

2015 NISSAN TIAN S 4X4 CREW CAB

$

$24,789

INTERNET SALES PRICE

12,500

Reg. Cab, 4x4, 5.6L, 2669 kms

$

2014 INFINITI Q50 SPORT AWD NAVI

UT505088

AWD, sedan, 3.7L, 19,295 kms

2013 FORD F-150 XTR 4X4

$

31,250

INTERNET SALES PRICE

37,850

4x4, 5.0L, V8, 57,504 kms

$

2010 GMC TERRAIN SLT-1

UT097876

SUV, FWD, 3L, 106,712 km

$

30,000

INTERNET SALES PRICE

WEST COAST

NISSAN

1-866-208-8820

19625 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows

DL#30501

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Prices listed are plus documentation ($399) and taxes.

$

17,988

INTERNET SALES PRICE

UT300303

INTERNET SALES PRICE

UC685302

INTERNET SALES PRICE

UC213633

INTERNET SALES PRICE

UC358243

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12,995

$

AUTO, AC, PWR GRP, MICROSOFT SYNC ONLY 49774 kms UC126683

30,995

AWD, SUV, AUTO, 2.5L ONLY 52875 kms. UTA29734

10,995

HATCHBACK, FWD, 1.5L, AUTO ONLY 68841 kms. UC339992

$

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17,995

20,995

13,995

SUV, AWD/4WD, 3.0L, AUTO ONLY 45000 kms. UT670417

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$

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SUV, AWD, 2.0L, AUTO ONLY 74151 kms. UT089453

$

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SUV, AWD, 2.3L, AUTO ONLY 110520 kms. UT409404

$

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$

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2014 LINCOLN MKX

$

315 ***Biweekly

All Wheel Drive, Only 21,000kms, 3.7L V6, Voice Activated Navigation with MyLincoln Touch, Rear View Camera, Panoramic Vista Moonroof, Blind Spot Monitoring, THX II Audio System, 20” Polished Aluminum Wheels, Heated & Cooled Seats! UT011988 ONLY

175

$

2013 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM HATCHBACK

ONLY

18,800

INTERNET $ PRICE

35,500kms, 2.0L 4cyl with 6 speed SelectShift Automatic, SYNC with MyFord Touch, Rear View Camera, Power Moonroof, Leather Heated seats, No Accident History! UC303721

318

$

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***Biweekly

2012 LINCOLN MKS ALL WHEEL DRIVE

$ 248

22,800

INTERNET $ PRICE

76,300kms, 3.7L V6, Voice Activated Navigation with MyLincoln Touch, Rear View Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Dual Panel Moornoof, THX II Sound System, 20” Polished Aluminum Wheels, HID Headlights, UC800374

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*Biweekly

2012 TRANSIT CONNECT CARGO VAN

15,800

INTERNET $ PRICE

88,000kms, 2.0L 4cyl, Automatic Transmission, Reverse Sensing System, Dual Sliding Doors, Air conditioning, Power Windows and Locks, Cruise Control, UT081732

$ 175

*Biweekly

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DL: 6077

20370 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

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