Tri-City News May 4 2016

CONDOS & QUAKES

Look for the Coquitlam is home to an increasing number of highrises. What do the rising Coquitlam ranks of condo dwellers do in case of an Program Guide emergency such as a major earthquake. delivered on Fri, May 6 with the Tri-C The city has some advice as well as a ity News! special educational event on Thursday.

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Tree falls on PoCo home, man escapes with his life Homeowner suffers minor injuries Tuesday JUSTIN BEDDALL

The Tri-CiTy News

A tree struck by lighting Monday evening came crashing down on a Port Coquitlam home, leaving the homeowner with minor injuries.

The 63-year-old man was taken to hospital with a concussion. His wife wasn’t hurt.

A neighbour heard the tree hit the house and called 911 at around 11 p.m.

Kristen Meersman, the

city’s director of engineering and public works, said after an arborist’s inspection of the damage on Tuesday morning, it is believed that the incident was caused “due to lightning and the extreme weather events on Monday night.”

The home is located on Amazon Drive, off Riverwood Gate and not far from Terry Fox secondary school.

“We understand that the resident did sustain minor injuries and we do wish him all the best in his recovery,” Meersman said in a video posted to the city’s Twitter feed. see CHECK TREES, page 12

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GROWING PAINS

Highrises bring ’quake concerns Mobility issues?

You might want to live on lower floor

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DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

With hundreds of people moving into new highrise developments in Coquitlam, coming up with a survival strategy for dealing with disaster is becoming increasingly important, says the city’s manager of emergency programs.

While everyone should have an emergency plan in case of a disaster, people who live on the top floors of the city’s tallest towers should be even more proactive because food and water could be difficult to obtain when the power is out, Greg Kanya says.

“Residents need to start to think about building networks, their friends and family, and with other residents in the building,” Kanya said, noting that people with mobility issues could be extremely vulnerable if they live on an upper floor and have no way to get out.

Recent counts suggest the city has more then two dozen buildings of 20 storeys or more — including the new MThree, which is 48 storeys — making it even more important for these condos to have a strong, active strata council with an interest in planning for emergencies.

To help them get started, the city offers free sessions on emergency planning to any group that can muster 15 people to take part.

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More and more highrises are being built in Coquitlam and the people who will live in them have unique needs in case of an emergency such as a major earthquake. important to be realistic about your ability to get out of an apartment. Kanya recommends considering what floor the unit is on before buying or renting.

“I’m baffled why someone with a mobility issue lives on the 17th floor of a highrise,” Kanya told The Tri-City News.

But because the city hasn’t yet been hit with a damaging quake, the issue is rarely at the forefront of people’s minds.

Kanya also advises getting on a list of people who need special care in an emergency and have directions written clearly in English so people responding in an emergency know what to do. This is especially critical if the condo dwellers don’t speak English.

“These people are kind of stuck, so it’s critical to have that information ahead of time.”

People should also make sure their insurance covers disasters such as an earthquake.

“This will always speed up your recovery process, whether it’s a fire or an earthquake or any other disaster,” Kanya said.

It’s hard to imagine the city devastated by a high magnitude earthquake and the Tri-Cities may only be at moderate risk of an earthquake, according to the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.

But living between rivers that can flood, forests that can burn, pipelines that can burst and near railways with trains carrying flammable materials offers

any number of scary scenarios.

For Coquitlam residents, and anyone else in the TriCities, staying safe means being prepared. “Everyone should have a personal emergency plan in place, such as having an emergency kit, supplies that will last a minimum of 72 hours, up to a week, such as food, water, whatever else is needed, such as medications, and a communications plan,” says Kanya.

This advice is well-known and heavily promoted but how many people take it seriously?

“The biggest challenge I have is people’s indifference. That’s been a challenge from day one.”

• Have an emergency kit of supplies, including food and water, a battery operated radio, and possibly a small solar panel to recharge cell phones, enough for each person for 72 hours or up to a week.

• Make sure you have an out-of-town contact that can be reached so you can let them know you are safe.

• In an emergency, listen for important information through the city’s communication system, available on major local radio stations.

• If you have mobility issues and can’t walk out, you may need to call 911 in a disaster situation; if you are in a concrete tower, you can shelter in place, stuff cracks or ventilation ducts with material to keep out smoke. Make sure your strata council or building manager has your information.

• Keep up to date with emergency planning through coquitlam.ca/ep Facebook and Twitter. Every two weeks, emergency planning information will be relayed through the city’s social media sites.

• A free personal, family and community emergency preparedness course is taking place Friday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Register at www.coquitlam.ca/ep under Training.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week and the city of Coquitlam is holding a community awareness event tomorrow (Thursday) at Coquitlam Centre (southwest corner parking lot) in the hopes of encouraging people to take responsibility for disaster planning.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature the Quake Cottage, which simulate an magnitude 8.0 earthquake, displays by emergency response and city groups, including Coquitlam Search and Rescue, and the amateur radio club, as well as groups that promote education about emergency preparedness. There will also be displays on how to ensure that your home and property are adequately insured in the event of a natural disaster, as well as by the Red Cross, Salvation Army, St. John Ambulance, and London Drugs Coquitlam’s emergency program is also partnering with School District 43 to encourage Grade 5 students to think about emergency preparedness. Students have been asked to participate in a contest to promote emergency kits. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT

City looks to get more money out of developers Community amenity program could yield $103M GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

Developers appear to be responding positively to a community amenity contribution program being considered by Coquitlam council that would put an estimated $3.4 million annually into city coffers.

Jim McIntyre, general man-

ager of planning and development, said while builders never like having to pay more, a public input opportunity found most developers believe the city’s process is “clear and upfront.”

“I don’t think they do backflips over this stuff,” he told The Tri-City News Monday. “If there has to be a system, this is more palatable to them.”

A staff report stated the program would generate an estimated $103 million over the next 30 years, which breaks down to approximately $3.4 million annually. Most of the

funds are expected to be used to pay for the implementation of the parks and recreation master plan, which was recently approved by council.

Developers often agree to contribute funds to a park or recreation facility near their project as part of the development approval process. But McIntyre said that having a defined community amenity contribution program clarifies what the city expects from the developers. “It creates more certainty,” he said.

Issues around the impact a

community amenity program could have on affordability were raised at the committee table.

Coun. Terry O’Neill said he believes the added cost to developers will be passed on to homebuyers, an issue that could exacerbate the real estate affordability problem in the city.

“I don’t think the benefits will offset the decrease in affordability and the consequences of it,” he said.

He also noted that unlike the development cost charges program, which is enshrined in provincial law, a city com-

munity amenity contribution is voluntary. O’Neill suggested there could be consequences for the city if council rejects a development proposal because a developer refuses to contribute to the program.

Both O’Neill and Coun. Brent Asmundson voted against the receiving the report.

A CAC program was initially launched in the BurquitlamLougheed neighbourhood, where unprecedented development is taking place as a result of the Evergreen Line.

According to McIntyre, the

uptake has been 100% in that neighbour and the program has worked well enough to merit expansion to the rest of the city.

If the expansion is approved by council, developers would contribute $3 per square foot for all new multi-family floorspace on top of the density that already exists on a parcel of land.

Single-family home developers would be expected to contribute $5,500 for all lots greater than 375 sq. m while smaller parcels would pay $4,800.

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COQUITLAM BUSINESS

Craft brewers get OK in Coquitlam But rules for new liquor store still not settled GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam residents could soon be able to hoist a locally made beer or spirit after council approved new regulations for liquor manufacturing Monday night.

Following the unanimous vote, it is now possible for booze makers such as craft brewers and distillers to operate in most industrial and commercial zones while offering accessory retail sales, tasting rooms and outdoor seating areas.

The decision ends a process that has dragged on for close to a year through a public input process and two public hearings.

But council has yet to finalize its new regulations around liquor stores, particularly the store-within-a-store model that would permit sales inside grocery stores.

Council voted in favour of an amendment to increase the separation distances between

COUN. CHRIS WILSON liquor stores and schools from 150 m to 300 m and increase the separation distances between stores to 1 km. After the amendments were approved, the bylaw was referred to staff for refining and is expected to come back to council in two weeks.

But not all council members supported increasing the separation distances.

Mayor Richard Stewart said that reducing the number of liquor stores means more people have to drive to pick up their booze, a prospect that is more troubling if they have already had a few drinks.

He also noted that those who spoke against the separation distances during last

week’s public hearing were mostly people with a vested interest in the liquor retail industry.

“We didn’t actually hear from people speaking as residents so much as we were hearing from people who were speaking as owners of liquor stores,” he said. “The residents I have heard from didn’t express any concerns about it.”

Coun. Chris Wilson supported increasing the separation distances, noting that the provincial government’s retooling of the liquor rules has created uncertainty for local small businesses. He said many of the stores currently operating in the city have worked their way through a rigorous process that has now being reduced in scale because larger grocery stores want to move into the industry.

“It is about making sure that our small businesses are treated fairly,” he said.

“The way this government has treated liquor laws… and whittled away regulations is not fair.”

The bylaw will be back before council for a final vote on May 16. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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COQUITLAM

City to pay $600k towards transition house for women GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News

Nine beds of transitional housing for women and children are expected to open in Coquitlam thanks to a partnership between the city and the Talitha Koum Society.

As part of the agreement, up to $600,000 will be taken from the city’s municipal affordable housing reserve fund and used to buy a home with the organization.

The fund was set up as part of Coquitlam’s recently approved affordable housing strategy, which puts aside cash to partner with other organizations and non-profits on worthwhile affordable housing projects.

“We are excited to be the first group to put a proposal together before you,” said Sharon De Lalla, executive director of the Talitha Koum Society. “We look forward to providing this vital needed role.”

Talitha Koum is a Coquitlambased non-profit that operates a similar transitional housing and recovery house with B.C. Housing in Coquitlam. A staff

“We are excited to be the first group to put a proposal together before you.

We look forward to providing this vital needed role.”

Sharon De Lalla of the Talitha Koum Society report noted that the service model is “zero-tolerance, abstinence-based recovery and residents must demonstrate that they are currently not involved in substance use in order to enter the program.

Kim Jensen credits the Talitha Koum Society — which means “little girl, I say to you rise” — with saving her life.

She was addicted to drugs and not allowed to see her children when she was taken in by the organization and said she felt at home from the moment she arrived. Today, she said her children are back in her life and she has been enjoying being a grandparent to their kids.

“I have the opportunity for do-overs,” she told council in an emotional address Monday night.

With a second house in operation, Talitha Koum would have the ability to provide services and programming to 24 to 30 women and their children each year. The city would maintain an ownership stake in the property.

The affordable housing reserve fund was started as part of the city’s affordable housing strategy, with money from the sale of several city properties on Burke Mountain. With the $600,000 withdrawal from the fund, a staff report said there is $4.8 million remaining.

Last month, the city put out a call to non-profits and housing organizations encouraging them to put together proposals to leverage the funds. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

Notice of Public Hearing

Rezoning for Commercial Indoor Storage – 585 Seaborne Avenue

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3949 Public Hearing 7 pm on Monday, May 9, 2016 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

To allow for a commercial indoor storage use within a portion of a light industrial building to be located at 585 Seaborne Avenue and to set site-specific regulations including building height and number of parking spaces to be required for this use.

GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing.

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.

CITY HALL

2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Location:

Street address:

585 Seaborne Avenue Inspection of documents:

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall From April 26, 2016 to May 9, 2016 at 4:00 pm City Hall is open 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

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Notice of Public Hearing

Give you feedbac r May 11-1k 8

Amendments for changing road allowance to single-family designations

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3946 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 3947

PUBLIC HEARING

7:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2016 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

The amending Bylaws provide for changes to the Official Community Plan to designate an unopened road end as Residential Small Lot and to amend the Zoning Bylaw to zone the unopened road end as Residential Single Dwelling RS4. If approved, the amendments would allow for the creation of two small lots for single residential development.

Blakeburn Lagoons Park Help plan a new natural oasis in our community

The City is transforming an unused 11-hectare (27-acre) site in northeast Port Coquitlam into a natural passive park.

The work will include extensive rehabilitation of the grounds.

GIVE YOUR INPUT

All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the permit at the input.

CITY HALL

2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Location: 1624 Pitt River Road (address pending)

Inspection of Documents:

A copy of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected in the Corporate Office, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, between April 26, 2016 and May 9, 2016 at 4:00 pm.

Also available for inspection is the “Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630” and “Official Community Plan No. 3838” (which would be amended by the proposed Bylaws) and various reports referring specifically to the purpose of the amending Bylaws.

Braden Hutchins, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands

ATTEND THE OPEN HOUSE MAY 11 Wednesday, May 11, 5-7 pm Blakeburn Elementary gym 1040 Riverside Drive

Learn about the initial concepts View display boards Speak to staff Provide feedback

FILL OUT THE ONLINE SURVEY MAY 11-18

604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Online survey, site map and more project details: www.portcoquitlam.ca/blakeburn www.portcoquitlam.ca/publichearings

Questions / comments: truongl@portcoquitlam.ca

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CRIME

High-risk hearing is on for Schoenborn SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

The hearing that could find Allan Schoenborn a “highrisk accused” began in B.C. Supreme Court this week.

Lawyers will be arguing the case for three weeks to determine whether Schoenborn, who was found not criminally responsible for the 2008 murders of his three children, should be deemed high-risk under the controversial Bill C-14. Such a result would keep Schoenborn in the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital indefinitely and eligible for BC Review Board hearings every three years instead of annually.

The family of Darcie Clarke, the children’s mother, has been lobbying for the designation for several years, saying the annual review hearings make it impossible for her to heal from the tragedy. Clarke’s family also says Schoenborn spends more time preparing for the annual hearings in a bid to get escorted day passes than he does getting treatment for his mental illness.

In 2011, Schoenborn’s application for escorted day passes in the community was granted by the BC Review Board —

POLICE

Guilty plea for a Coq. Mountie

A Coquitlam RCMP officer remains suspended with pay after pleading guilty to a charge under the Insurance Act. Const. Fareez Vellani was charged in August 2015 with one count of public mischief, which was stayed, and one count of providing false information in relation to damage to his personal vehicle and subsequent reporting of that damage to ICBC. In B.C. Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam last week, Vellani pleaded guilty to providing false information under the Insurance Act and will pay a $3,000 fine, restitution of $511.88 and a victim surcharge of $450.

Vellani’s suspension with pay status is under review and he will be subject to a dismissal hearing under the new RCMP Act. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

which later admitted it was unaware Clarke was living in the Tri-Cities — but the public backlash prompted him to withdraw the request.

Last year, the board again granted Schoenborn passes after a combative hearing in which Crown counsel grilled witnesses over four days, challenging hospital administration and Schoenborn’s care team over their assessment of

his risk to the community.

Next month, Schoenborn’s lawyer, Rishi Gill, plans to file a charter challenge, saying that the high-risk accused designation is unconstitutional.

The new legislation, introduced by the previous Conservative government, came into effect in 2014. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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How can I provide input?

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

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The Mont Bleu development at Lougheed Highway and Blue Mountain Street markets itself as the first highrise in historic Maillardville, coming in the summer of 2016.

There is just one problem: The project is still in the proposal phase and has not received any approvals from the city of Coquitlam.

“They have been a little premature in getting some of their marketing out there,” said Jim McIntyre, the city’s general manager of planning and development. “We have had that brought to our attention.”

Generally, the marketing of a housing project tends to follow council’s third reading of a rezoning application after a public hearing has taken place, McIntyre said. Under provincial regulations, that is also the time when developers are allowed to take deposits on units.

Mont Bleu is not the first developer to launch a marketing campaign ahead of receiving city approvals.

McIntyre said there have been instances of sales offices opening before the conclusion of the council approval process, a situation that often creates

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Advertising for a proposed mixed-use highrise in Coquitlam’s Maillardville has gone up at Lougheed Highway and Blue Mountain Street — but a bit early. consternation in the surrounding neighbourhoods. He added that residents see the marketing effort and assume a building has been approved by the city without public consultation.

“It puts us in an awkward situation,” McIntyre said.

“Neighbouring residents will say, ‘Hey, what gives here?’”

“We try to press upon developers to respect the system.

The optics of that is not great.”

Chang Choy, the project manager with Mont Bleu, which is a subsidiary of Blue Mountain Limited Partnership’s Newgen Group, said he did not believe the city had an issue with the marketing of the project. He told The Tri-City News that the infor-

mation in the advertising is limited and the company is not currently taking deposits.

“We are going to go much further after we get the [development permit],” he said.

He described the proposed project as a 21-storey tower that would have studios as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The plans call for groundfloor retail and a second-storey commercial office component.

Choy said if the city had issues with the marketing, he would be open to discussing that with them. He also said that he expects council to consider the development in the next few weeks. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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The cost of education cuts W e hear time and time again from the BC Liberal government that public schools are adequately funded and school boards need to trim more waste.

The truth is that education in B.C. is being rationed.

So here we are in 2016 and School District 43 mercifully didn’t have to make cuts to the recently approved operating budget. In fact, thanks mostly to international education fees, and a hair’s breadth increase in provincial funding, a few more teachers will be hired, even a few additional specialists, such as a psychologist.

But the district is nowhere near where it was before it hacked $13 million from its budget in 2014, and districts that didn’t make those cuts then are feeling the pain now.

In Surrey, $4 million has to be cut. In Vancouver, which didn’t

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New Westminster is holding steady after cuts made two years ago.

Are all these school districts badly mismanaging their money? Not likely.

Why, then, are these cuts being made? Why are demonstrably needed services being rolled back

close schools, the board has refused to approve a budget that would have cut $24 million to programs, services and staff.

Delta trimmed teaching and library positions as well as noon hour supervision for $3.38 million in budget reductions. And

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and schools being told to make do with less, except in districts where the budget-cutting exercise took place in previous years?

One reason: The Christy Clark government has other priorities and the “bloated bureaucracy” theme sells well at voting time (May 2017, in case you’d forgotten).

Many of these restraints will go unnoticed by students. They’ll get by, some with the help of tutors paid for by their parents.

It’s students from lower-income families who will struggle, likely ending up on waiting lists for services such as help with communication, if they are non-verbal, or for diagnostic testing to find out whether they have a learning disability.

Meanwhile, their wealthier peers can pay to have these assessments.

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B.C. EDUCATION FUNDING

More trustees should stand up to province The Editor, Bravo to Vancouver school Trustee Mike Lombardi.

He and those trustees who voted not to balance the Vancouver School Board budget on the backs of students and programs set an example for other struggling school districts across this province.

Here in the Tri-Cities, we have experienced decades of underfunding, within the bottom three of all B.C. districts, year after year after year.

It is time for boards to stop being the fall guy for these cuts.

It is time for all trustees to do what we elect them to do. It is time for a change.

Having attended each allcandidates meeting for School District 43 trustees in the 2014 civic election, I listened while every single candidate pledged to push the provincial government for better funding of public education. I have to wonder, what have our trustees who were elected, done in that regard? These highest paid

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WHAT DOES HE DO, EXACTLY? The Editor, Newspapers all across Canada announced on the weekend that Senator Mike Duffy (above) would be back to work Monday. What work?

Brian Robinson, Coquitlam trustees in the province are, first and foremost, trusted to advocate for our students.

The chair of SD43 board of education would do well

to skip the patronizing photo ops and search for meaningful ways to provide more funding for our students.

Roger Ford, Port Coquitlam

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Meersman said the tree that fell on the home was on city land but the city had not received any specific reports about that tree previously having any safety issues.

Meersman said there have been some incidents in the past in the surrounding area of some problematic trees — especially with the last two major windstorms — and the city has since done a lot of preventative maintenance in the area, removing problem trees when required.

Other trees have been put on a “watch list” and the city performs more frequent inspections to ensure that they don’t become an issue for public safety, she said.

While PoCo takes steps on city lands, it is reminding property owners they are responsible for the health and maintenance of trees on their prop-

erties. If they have concerns, they should contact a certified arborist for advice (check portcoquitlam.ca for more).

The city is responsible for maintaining trees on public property, such as park lands and boulevards. To report a problem, call 604-927-5496 (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or email publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca . For after-hours emergencies, call 604-5439700. City staff will inspect a problem tree and determine the appropriate response required.

During a windstorm overnight on March 10, 57-year-old Jill Calder of Port Moody was pinned and killed by a tree that fell on her Heritage Mountain home.

Last November, trees fell and hundreds of thousands of people were without power following a storm.

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Left: A tree from city land fell on this house on Amazon Drive on Port Coquitlam’s northside Monday evening when a windstorm blew through the Tri-Cities, bringing rain, thunder and lightning. Right: Downed trees were spotted near Coquitlam’s Town Centre fire hall.

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Sixteen parcels were included in the re-designation on April 25, including the two largest areas, Chineside Ravine and Natural Areas and the Pinnacle Creek Ravine and Natural Areas.

Staff said the lands are likely already seen as parks by residents but that the land use designations add a level of protection that ensures they will remain green spaces. The city also noted that there are no plans to improve the lands or add trails in these areas.

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Held on Sunday at Lions Park on the edge of downtown PoCo, the annual outdoor event draws hundreds each year.

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2016 PORT COQUITLAM MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS The biggest annual party in Port Coquitlam kicked off last Friday evening with the opening ceremonies at PoCo rec centre, including the traditional May pole dance featuring local children.

May Day continues this week with a number of events, including the big parade Saturday.

Go to www.portcoquitlam.ca for more information.

Photos, clockwise from right: PoCo kids dance around May poles. Mayor Greg Moore looks on as May Queen Raychal Brown signs the official register. Last year’s may queen, Lauryn Cacic, gives a farewell speech. And May Day lancers and princesses perform a dance.

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May 15-21 is Public Works Week!

Learn about Parks & Public Works at our interactive open house

When: Saturday, May 14, from 10am-2pm

Take a behind the scenes look at the many ways Parks and Public Works serves our community at our free Community Open House! Explore the big trucks, take part in hands-on interactive displays and learn about City services. We’ll also have a BBQ by donation to SHARE Family Services.

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Conrad Boisvert - Utility Maintenance Worker 2 How long have you worked for the City? 10 years What does your job entail?

Our group maintains the water and sewer system for the city, so we can provide safe drinking water and sewer collection.

Ariann Hillman - Parks & Public Works Executive Services Assistant How long have you worked for the City? 26 years this May! What do you like most about your job?

Providing outstanding customer service to the public and colleagues. In general, being part of the public works team and our ability to help our community.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career in Parks and Public Works? Pick an area that interests you the most; then build your skills, knowledge and ability to make it happen!

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The variety of different task we do from day to day keep my job challenging and interesting What advice would you give to someone considering a career in Parks and Public Works?

Get training for a minimum class 3 drivers license.

Luke Guerin - Parks Assistant How long have you worked for the City? Three years What does your job entail?

Maintaining all sports fields, public parks and play spaces - we keep Port Moody beautiful.

What do you like most about your job?

I enjoy working outside, and interacting with the community and various user groups.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career in Parks and Public Works?

Be prepared to work in all types of weather.

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Deavon Bilodeau - Solid Waste Collection Operator How long have you worked for the City? Four years What does your job entail? I drive and operate a fully automated solid waste truck and perform residential and multifamily curbside waste collection.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career in Parks and Public Works?

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What are we watching on TV tonight? Hockey. What are you doing this weekend?

Hockey.

While it’s hard to get excited this year without a home team to root for, maybe a few of these hockey stories will get you fired up again.

Without James Duthie, NHL coverage just isn’t the same, so I am filling that void with his latest book, The Guy on the Left: Sports Stories from the Best Seat in the House. Reading this amusing account of his broadcasting career and the famous athletes he has met will make you slightly jealous.

Who wouldn’t want to be able to strike up a conversation with Tiger Woods at a urinal or sit next to Andy Rooney at the Super Bowl and listen to him rant about juice boxes? Duthie shares lots of hilarious sports mishaps and antics at TSN, and he also talks about the sort of extraordinary things that can happen to anyone on TV. He tells us about how he ended up having a lemur on his head and about the guy who called every night to ask if he was wearing rubber boots. Duthie’s self-deprecating sense of humour makes all his already entertaining stories even more fun to read.

My go-to news source for all things hockey on Twitter is Bob McKenzie, one of Duthie’s “guys on the right.” Even though his book Hockey Confidential isn’t the juicy exposé that the title implies, it still contains many remarkable stories that will satisfy any fan of hockey. We learn about Colin Campbell’s harrow-

ing escape from a frozen pond.

We find out we could have easily lost current Islanders’ captain John Tavares to lacrosse. We get a glimpse of the subdued Don Cherry (minus his signature suits) enjoying some minor hockey with his son. And we meet the Subban family from Jamaica, who fully embrace both Canadian culture and the 10,000-hour rule, made famous by author Malcolm Gladwell.

From players to coaches to chiropractors, you get the stories of people involved in the game, on and off the ice.

Who better than Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean to show us our country’s passion for hockey?

MacLean is a great storyteller and his Hockey Towns: Untold Stories from the Heart of Canada showcases people from all walks of life in big and small Canadian towns. They best represent the hard work, dedication and sacrifices people make every day to be part of Canada’s game. Many of the stories are quite touching but the ones about the enforcers of the game are especially eye-opening and thought-provoking.

You learn a lot about famous hockey personalities from these

three great broadcasters but only Kerry Fraser’s book The Final Call: Hockey Stories from a Legend in Stripes can tell you what exchanges among players, coaches and referees are really like on the ice. Fraser officiated more than 2,000 NHL games in

30-plus seasons and he is candid about what he has learned from years of refereeing. From the mistakes he made to the things he regrets saying or the father-and-son moments with some of the world’s greatest hockey players, he makes you appreciate the art and the skills it take to be an excellent referee.

Next time a call goes against your team, you may think twice before chanting “Refs suck!”

These fascinating hockey stories and many more can be found at your local public library. Come chat hockey and books with us, and let’s hope that next year all seven Canadian teams will make it to the playoffs. (Yes, all seven. Be nice.)

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• Dogwood Garden Club plant sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Centennial Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Great selection of perennials, annuals, tomatoes, herbs; free admission. Info: dogwoodgardenclub. weebly.com.

• Sahaja Yoga Meditation Tri-Cities spring introductory program, 1 p.m., Poirier community centre (630 Poirier St.), Howe Room. Classes are free of charge. Info: freemeditation.com and tricitiesmeditation.com.

• Spring Tea at St. John’s Anglican Church, 2208 St. Johns St., Port Moody, 2-4 p.m.

Serving a pie and ice cream tea; also: crafts, plants and home baking for sale.

MONDAY, MAY 9

• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society’s Rhymes of Times: Parades March Through my Life.

Share all about the parades you watched, the parades you or your children were in and the floats you decorated. Reminisce with PoCo Heritage members, 10:30-11:30 a.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives.

Free admission.

• Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Gallery night and club executive elections.

Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam.

Speaker: Marine bird biologist Eric Anderson will give a slide presentation on recent research on the life history of surf scoters. Free admission, all are welcome. Info: 604-461-3864 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

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

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

THURSDAY, MAY 12

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-937-0836.

• RSVP Ministries (formerly Christian Women’s Club) luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Feature and speaker: Carola Meerkerk on “From Tragedy to Triumph.”

Reservations: Frieda, 604-9377198.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

• Friends of DeBoville Slough first invasive plant work party of 2016, 9 a.m.-noon. With assistance of city of Coquitlam, volunteers will be working on controlling Japanese knotweed. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough. DeBoville Slough is located at the corner of Cedar and Victoria drives in Coquitlam.

Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather, bring sunscreen and water. Info: info@fodbs.org.

SUNDAY MAY 15

• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts guided tree tour on Riverview Hospital grounds; meet at 1 p.m. at the uphill entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

• Dogwood Songsters spring concert featuring The Legends, with songs from ABBA, The Beatles, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Anne Murray, Andrew

MAY 6: TAKE A (HERITAGE) WALK • Heritage walk and concert hosted by local historian and PoCo Heritage volunteer Bryan Ness; walk into PoCo’s past and explore the new downtown (Shaughnessy Street) and the old (Kingsway). End the tour with a free outdoor concert at the bandshell in Leigh Square presented by Choral Connections. This free tour runs 6-7 p.m., departing from PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives.

Lloyd Webber and more. Sing along to the songs you love at Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam, 1:30 p.m. Admission: $6 (includes light refreshments), children under 10 free; free parking.

Tickets available from choir members and Dogwood gift shop. Info: 604 927-6098. (A second concert will be held on May 29.)

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• TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations.

For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907.

• Al-Anon Family Group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m.

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar Wednesdays and noon Saturdays at Como Lake United church, 535 Marmont Ave. Coquitlam.

Info: 604-688-1716.

• Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991.

• Al-Anon Adult Children meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave. (at Schoolhouse), Coquitlam.

• Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-

936-6027.

• Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org.

• Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques.

There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www. recoverycanada.ca.

• Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering

with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274.

• Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604-949-2274.

TUESDAY, May 17

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

• Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind are welcome.

• Alzheimer Society of BC has a new dementia support group for caregivers for a person with dementia who lives in residential care. The group meets on the fourth Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m., in Coquitlam. Info: Vivian or Kim, 604-298-0780 or vtsai@alzheimerbc.org.

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

• B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604720-3935.

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

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

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

• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604-688-1716.

• Alateen meetings, 8-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody, for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking; meetings are anonymous and

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What does the future hold for the economy, technology and energy?

Those are the issues leading industry speakers will be addressing next Tuesday during the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Summit 2.0.

Chamber executive director Michael Hind said about 250 business leaders will be converging on the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver to hear economic, energy and technology future forecasts that could be critical information for their industries.

Among the notable speakers are Michael van Hemmen, public policy manager with Uber, which has been in the media of late with its push to be allowed to operate in B.C. while technology panelists will include Wilkins Chung, co-founder of A Thinking Ape Software; Greg Malpass, CEO and founder of Traction on Demand; and Ryan Peterson, CEO of Finger Food Studios.

As well, Sherry Cooper, chief economist with Dominion Lending Centres, will provide an economic forecast.

There will also be an energy panel with speakers from BC Hydro, Resource Works and Fortis, and a CEO panel featuring Dave Hood of the Original Cakerie; Dave Lanphear, president of Envision Financial; Gary Mauris, CEO Mortgage Centre Canada and president and co-founder of Dominion Lending Centres; and Faye Wightman, former president and CEO of the Vancouver Foundation.

The event runs 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam and registration is available at www.tricitieschamber. com. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Local kids to worlds, need some funding A team of seven Grade 4 and 5 students from Harbour View elementary school in Coquitlam, coached by two very dedicated moms, won gold at the Odyssey of the Mind provincial championships held April 16 at Montgomery middle school.

Now, the group is getting ready to compete at the Odyssey of the Mind Worlds May 25 to 28 at Iowa State University but needs money to get there.

To get needed funds, a lemonade stand and garage sale will be held this Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 908 Crestwood Dr. in Coquitlam (near Como Lake and Schoolhouse) and the public is invited to drop by for a refreshing drink and to buy some gently used items to support the good cause. The team is also selling Purdy’s chocolates for Mother’s Day and has a GoFundMe campaign with a link on its Facebook page.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity through a variety of ways, including building mechanical devices or presenting their own interpretation of literary classics.

As many as 25 countries are expected to have teams at the world championship. The Harbour View group has a

STUDENT STRATEGIES TOMORROW Need a strategy for success? School District 43 students and their parents are invited to attend the seminar Ride the New Wave — Strategies for Student Success tomorrow (Thursday) at Heritage Woods secondary school.

Sharon Willars of Bootstraps Life Skills will lead a workshop that focuses on identifying strengths and applying skill sets to build a successful, positive future.

Community groups serving the needs of Tri-City youth will also be at the event to talk about services available to youth and their families.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the seminar starts at 7:30, followed by performances from students. To register for free tickets, go to www. eventbrite.ca and search “Ride the New Wave.”

Twitter feed at @HViewOdyssey and can be reached via email at hvodyssey@gmail.com.

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Single-Lane Alternating Traffic Mariner Way between Hickey Drive and Dartmoor Drive Metro Vancouver is constructing the Port Mann Water Main project.

Currently, crews are installing a portion of the water main that will start from Cape Horn Avenue and will cross Mariner Way. To ensure safety of motorists and crews working in the area, single-lane alternating traffic is required along Mariner Way, between Hickey Drive and Dartmoor Drive. This change in traffic pattern is expected to begin on May 7, 2016 and will last for approximately two weeks.

Crews will be working seven days a week from 7 am to 7 pm, however, they will maintain pedestrian access on at least one side of the road at all times.

Please obey new temporary traffic signals and directions of traffic control personnel.

Metro Vancouver thanks the community for their patience during this work.

CONTACT INFORMATION Metro Vancouver Information Centre: 604-432-6200 After Hours Emergency: 604-451-6610 Website: www.metrovancouver.org, (Search for ‘Port Mann Water Main’) Twitter: @MVRoadWork

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COMEDY

Channelling his inner weirdo, Hill releases new comedy CD A comedian from Coquitlam takes his act on the road regularly JUSTIN BEDDALL

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E

d Hill’s wife hates comedy, which is probably a good thing.

When the Coquitlam comedian tries out new material around the house, she’s brutally honest. And she’s usually right.

Does she think he’s funny?

“I hope so,” he says, laughing.

One thing is certain: She’s supportive of his comedic aspirations.

Hill, 32, began a career in comedy six years ago while pursuing a master’s in clinical psychology. He took a comedy class, worked on a five-minute set and then got a gig at coffee shop in Burnaby.

“It was horrible, like four people,” he recalls — but he couldn’t wait to perform again.

What is it about comedy that keeps him getting back on stage? “The whole process of creating something and testing and seeing if you get a response,” he says.

Of course, making a breakthrough as a comedian takes chops, stage time and persistence.

“You have to have a certain level of delusion to continue with any artistic venture,” he jokes.

And it’s good to have a day job and his is psychologist.

But he’s getting more laughs than ever at night.

Now six years into his career, he has toured all over the word and he’s been voted Best Vancouver Comedian of 2016 by the Westender and Best Vancouver Comedian of 2015 by the Westender and the Georgia Straight.

He has also appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Bite TV’s Stand up and

“You have to have a certain level of delusion to continue with any artistic venture.”

Ed Hill of Coquitlam, a busy standup comedian by night, psychologist by day Bite Me and XM Radio’s Laugh Attack. He was invited to perform at Comedy Masala in Singapore, Live Comedy Club in Taiwan, the Hong Kong Comedy Festival, NXNE, San Francisco Comedy Festival, Austin Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, the Vancouver Comedy Festival, plus many others.

This week, Hill, originally from Taiwan, released a followup to his debut comedy album “Canasian.”

The new CD is titled “Weirdo Whisperer” and is now available on his website and digital outlets, including iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

He said he chose that title “because I have this strange ability where random people will just talk to me and share their life stories with me. I always thought it is because I was approachable but then I realized maybe it’s because I am a weirdo myself. I also grew up with a bunch of weirdos.

So I guess in some ways I am whispering to myself.”

Hill performs in the Metro Vancouver area five days a week and will soon embark on a tour that will take him across Canada and the U.S, from B.C. and Alberta to Oregon, Nevada, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Indiana, Minnesota and Arizona. He is also performing at TEDxYouth Talk in Vancouver on June 5.

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Ed Hill started doing standup comedy six years ago. He still has a day job as a psychologist.

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PM youth Arts Fest celebrates creativity

The Port Moody Youth Arts Fest takes place May 5 to 7 with a series of events at the PoMo Arts Centre and Inlet Theatre and galleria at city hall.

The three-day event, held as part of BC Youth Week!, celebrates visual arts, world music, musical theatre, dance, song, choir groups and other artistic talents.

The events include: • Thursday, May 5: Heroes with heART: Gallery exhibition opening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Port Moody Arts Centre. This exhibition will showcase portraits of local heroes, created by professional artists as nominated by School District 43 school children. The exhibit runs until July 7 and admission is free.

• Friday, May 6: World Music Concert at 7 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre and galleria, city hall. The Uzume Taiko Ensemble is known internationally for its “bold collaborations and theatrical stage presence.” The group will be joined by Boris Sichon, Paul Bray and Kesseke Yeo and will be playing a diverse collection of percussive and melodic instruments.

Tickets $5 plus tax and service charge.

• Saturday, May 7: SPARK: Talent Showcase: On day three of the festival, at Inlet Theatre and galleria, city hall, this event will showcase young talent with great performances. Expect a wide breadth of local youth talent that could include dancers, visual artists, singers, thespians and musicians. Tickets cost $5 plus tax and service charge.

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youth art on display at Port Moody library and at Leigh square Moody middle kids’ work to be on display at PMPL Port Moody Public Library is displaying artwork created by students from Moody middle school this month.

Included in the exhibit is a papier mache edibles series.

“Inspired to create in three dimensions something good enough to eat, our students showed considerable skill in producing works both colourful and accurate,” said teacher

Chris Zimmer.

Led by teacher Ramona Chan, Grade 8 students from the school worked on canvas to created mix media work “which represent a culmination of all the themes and techniques they have experienced in their three years at école Moody middle.”

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‘I HAVE A DREAM’

To honour Youth Week and Mental Health Awareness Week, the Friends of Leigh Square Society is hosting the

second annual Youth Art Exhibit.

Students were given the theme “I Have A Dream” and encouraged to explore what this means to them. All media — 2D, 3D, video and written word — were accepted.

The opening reception for the exhibit takes place Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., when the winners of the competition will be announced. Cash prizes are: first place, $150; second, $100; and third, $75. The People’s Choice Award earns $100 and $50 goes for winning literary works.

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Art After Dark is May 28 at Coq.’s Place des Arts

Murray, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more.

They will perform a pair of concerts on Sunday, May 15, and Sunday, May 29 at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam), at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $6 and includes light refreshments.

Admission is free for children

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How do you come up with arts-related events that you know will resonate with teens?

Start a youth arts council and let them take charge of putting together events they know they would like to attend.

That’s what Place des Arts did, and it has proven to be a big success.

On Saturday, May 28, from 7 to 10 p.m., the youth arts council will present its second annual Art After Dark for teens, a free event open to people aged 13 to 17 years of age.

Teens are encouraged to take part in a variety of engaging workshops put on by professional teachers.

The workshops include: • hip hop dance with dancer/dance teacher Emily Mustard; • spoken word with songwriter and spoken word artist Matthew Houghland; • theatre and improvisation with actor/director Tim Perez;

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Place des Arts’ youth arts council is presenting its second annual Art After Dark on May 28.

• a visual art workshop with artist Joy Kirkwood; • and origami with paper artist Sarah Park.

Workshops run 50 minutes and the evening ends with all participants joining together for a performance jam.

Place des Arts youth arts council plans and hosts two youth events each year and also advises Place des Arts on teen engagement.

“Being on the youth arts council is an enjoyment because it gives us a sense of belonging, along with the experience of planning

and hosting various public events,” said Kevin Zhang, president of the Place des Arts youth arts council.

“Through this, we help make the arts more available to individuals of all backgrounds, all while working together as a functional and dynamic team of like-minded teenagers.”

Teens in Grades 9 to 12 interested in joining the 2016/’17 youth arts council are encouraged to contact Place des Arts’ volunteer co-ordinator at volunteer@ placedesarts.ca or by calling 604-664-1636, Ext. 36.

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DRAMA

Salvail-Racine under the Arts Umbrella for Julius Caesar Port Coquitlam’s Thea Salvail-Racine, will be staring in Julius Caesar as part of the Arts Umbrella’s 2016 Theatre and Music Expressions Festival, which celebrates the next generation of theatre stars.

The festival runs at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island in Vancouver and the lineup includes classics The Drowsy Chaperone and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, and student-created originals

such as Dangers of a Total War. To prepare for the festival, student-performers have been touring the shows in schools across Metro Vancouver and working with professional directors and designers.

The Expressions Festival runs at Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St.) from May 11 to 22. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit arts umbrella.com/expressionstheatre.

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ON THE PITCH

RAVENS READY FOR BIG PUSH IN PLAYOFFS The Terry Fox Ravens AAA rugby club had to settle for second place after coming up short in the finals at the Valley 7s Tournament last week.

Fox barreled their way through the round-robin games and the semifinals before falling 21-10 against Earl Marriott secondary in the championship match. Isaac Evans and Jake Laberge scored tries for the Ravens.

However, despite the loss in the finals, head coach Craig Geddes said he has seen consistent improvement from his players.

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R.E. Mountain secondary took on Gleneagle during the junior boys rugby playoffs at Willoughby Community Park last week.

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MISSION RACEWAYS

Despite car troubles, Doodson stays on top of GTL standings His CRX was too damaged to compete in 3rd race

Coquitlam racer Chris Doodson and his Honda CRX finished first in the opening round of the Sport Car Club of B.C. Championship at Mission Raceways last month.

This was the first race Doodson had participated in in more than a year, after he

took last season off to build a brand new race car from the ground up. With the win, he currently sits atop the Grand Touring Light standings.

However, last weekend’s event did not go as well as Doodson had hoped.

After winning his first event, his vehicle was too damaged to compete in the third race of the weekend. However, he will start working on the car and hopes to have it race-ready by the next event, which is

expected to take place June 11 to 12.

Despite the rough showing, Doodson is still clinging to the top spot in the standings.

Meanwhile, Allan Harvey is also off to a strong start this racing season. He and his Mazda Miata had a first, third and fourth place showing in his first three events, which is good for second overall in the Spec Miata Championships standings. sports@tricitynews.com

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Coquitlam racer Chris Doodson’s Honda CRX sustained some damage last weekend that kept him from competing in the third race of the day. Despite the car troubles, he still leads the GTL standings.

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‘The lads continue to improve,’ says coach continued from page 26

“The lads continue to improve, but we have a long way to go in terms of individual and team rugby skills,” he said in an email. “It is now imperative that the boys do not take a backward step.”

The club kicked-off the 12team tournament with a 22-7 victory of Lord Tweedsmuir, with two tries from Laberge, singles from Malcolm Sanchex and Kyle Pickard and a convert from Taylor Poitras.

They followed up the effort with a commanding 42-14

win over Chilliwack, which saw three tries from Evans, two from Laberge and one from Bryan Cortes. Harrison Pride, Devin Passaglia and Laberge also scored converts in the match.

With the wins, the Ravens swaggered into the semifinal round, where they defeated Elgin Park secondary 17-12.

That set the stage for the final showdown against Earl Marriott.

“We need to continue to improve with each outing on our road to the provincial championships,” Geddes

said. Last week, Terry Fox took down Carson Graham secondary in a 46-5 rout that saw Rocky Ojaji score three tries for the Ravens.

The club scored four times in the first half and added four more in the second, with Tre Ena-Laqui and Evans also having strong performances.

The team is now getting ready for the Fraser Valley playdowns, which begin on May 10. Depending on how well the club plays, they could punch their ticket to the provincials in Abbotsford at the end of the month.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Beauchamp in as D.C. coach The Douglas College Royals have a new leader at the helm of the women’s basketball team.

Steve Beauchamp, a 20year coaching veteran, took over the position on April 21, bringing with him 11 years worth of experience as the bench boss for Holy Cross secondary, where he led the team to multiple

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The Tri-City Express could not knock the West Vancouver Panthers from their perch atop the Tier 1 Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League standings Sunday afternoon at Town Centre Park.

Despite a strong effort, the Express fell 2-1 to the visitors, dealing Tri-City its first loss of the season.

The team is currently in second place overall. Meanwhile, the Tri-City Rage were shutout 6-0 against the West Vancouver Powder Blue Angels in Tier 2 action.

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“I am so impressed by the Athletics department at Douglas and how they place a focus on connecting with the outside community,” Beauchamp said.

“I am also impressed by all the support that is given to the Athletics programs.

Whether it is other athletes, students or faculty, they are

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This will be Beauchamp’s second tenure at Douglas College.

Between 1985 and 1995, he led the men’s basketball team to five provincial championships. In 1994, he coached his team to a second-place finish at the national championship tournament.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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30 yrs experience For Prompt Service Call

Window Cleaning & Roof Cleaning

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

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NOON’S CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting Saturday, May 7th at 1pm in the common room located at #58 -675 Noons Creek Dr, Port Moody.

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Subsidy wait list available.

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LAWN & GARDEN

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All work guaranteed. Frank

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Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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20% discount on re-painting or 3 rooms $299 Free Estimates

Call Sunny, 778-893-1786

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

Call 604-

7291234

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• We remove any kind of junk & recycling • Resident, Commercial, Industrial • Basement, Garage, Yard Clean-up • Old Furniture, Appliances 15 & 30 Yard Dumptrucks

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Drywall Decks Repairs

Call Steve

604-476-9393

RICK’S

RUBBISH REMOVAL • • • • •

Residential Yard Waste Commercial Construction Free Estimates

Rick 604-329-2783

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