Tri-City News May 13 2016

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Sales boom continuing in Tri-Cities DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

Port Coquitlam led the way last month in Metro Vancouver in price gains for single-family homes in a sellers’ market that has more people looking for homes than there are listings.

April real estate numbers released last week by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver shows prices for single-family homes rose 5.1% between March and April in PoCo, the highest gain in the Tri-Cities, where both Port Moody and Coquitlam saw houses prices rise by 3.7% over the same time frame.

The benchmark price for a home in PoCo was $846,100 last month, still one of the most affordable areas in the

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Lower Mainland, with Maple Ridge the least expensive in the region at $627,200 for a single-family home. To get comparable or lower prices for a detached home, you would have to move to the Sunshine Coast, GVRB stats show.

The price hike comes as PoCo council debates the effect of foreign investment on the value of real state. It plans to ask the province to implement measures to curb the impact of speculative foreign investment on housing. see METRO HOUSE, page 10

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Students in a Grade 7 math class at Pitt River middle school, including (from left) Yianni Rodriguez, A.J. Romanillos and Rojeen Palani, are challenging School District 43 kids to raise funds for the Red Cross in support of the victims of the Fort McMurray wildfire. Schools are encouraged to hold Toonie Tuesdays for the rest of this month in the hopes of raising $2 for each student in SD43. The idea was brought up by student Matthew Miller and his classmates jumped on it, said teacher Kiren Chand. The amount will be tallied at the end of the month, with a cheque going to the Red Cross for rebuilding efforts. To donate online, go to www.redcross.ca/SD43. “The students will feel good knowing that they’ve done something to help,” Chand said. For more on efforts to help victims of the Fort Mac fire, see page 14.

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Seaview elementary school leadership students (from left) Sebastian Point, Maria Febres Duque and Luke Feist sit on the benches they and other students painted with the help of music, art and library teacher Sheri Evans. The benches are intended to promote friendship and encourage students to talk about what makes a good friend.

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At Seaview, have a seat and make a friend DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

If you’re lonely and needing a friend, you don’t have to hide your feelings at Seaview elementary school.

All you have to do is climb on to one of two colourful benches and someone will join you and offer to be your friend.

At least that’s the idea behind the Port Moody school’s Buddy Benches, which were painted by students and will soon be installed next to the playground and soccer field.

“If my friends are away sick, I would be lonely, [and if I sat on a bench] people would notice, I

would sit down, and somebody would come and talk a while, and eventually play,” says Maria Febres Duque, a Grade 4 student, describing the purpose of the bench she helped design and paint.

Grade 3 student Luke Feist said he would use the bench to get someone to play with him, since he sometimes gets left out of rough games because he has a bleeding disorder.

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“It’s [going to be] pretty common for people to use this,” Feist predicted.

His teacher, Sheri Evans, said the benches were painted to teach children about friendship and what it means to be a good friend. “Our school has been focused on social responsibility and making friends, and we’re hoping the kids won’t be too shy to use the benches.”

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students role-played how the benches would be used and now the students understand what makes a good friend.

“Being kind” is how Point characterizes friendship while Feist says one must “Treat others like you want to be treated.”

For Febres Duque, who plans to use the bench to make new friends, a friend is someone who “accepts you for being a nice person.”

But there could be challenges, their teacher notes.

“Building friendship in school is difficult because we all think and like different things,” Evans said.

The Buddy Benches could make it easier to make new friends, she said, and “hopefully will make for a stronger community.”

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PoMo wants opinions on future of land owned by city SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

The future of several key city properties in Port Moody will go to the public drawing board in a series of community fairs scheduled for June and the fall.

The public works yard, the Kyle Centre site, and the sites of the former Fire Hall No. 1 and Barnet Highway landfill will be the subject of extensive public consultation to gauge residents’ opinions on how the properties can be leveraged to raise funds for a new library, Inlet Field redevelopment, a new Kyle Centre and more.

“We’re trying to go out early with a range of ideas,” said Mayor Mike Clay to have a “frank conversation” with residents about the city’s assets and its project wish list.

“In my experience, it’s unusual going out [to the public] this early in the process. There is nothing on the table and this is really to get input on what people envision on those sites.”

It made sense to put all the sites up for consultation given the trickle-down effect of making changes on just one, Clay told The Tri-City News Wednesday. For instance, moving the works yard to the former landfill site would open up the potential for more of a “big concept” project if the works yard site were combined with the old fire hall land.

Kyle Centre is well past its life span and needs to meet the needs of the seniors who have made it their home and the young families that are moving in to the area, Clay added.

The consultation plan puts into motion several aspects of council’s strategic plan, adopted last May, which identified several major redevelopment initiatives: relocating the works yard to the decommissioned

landfill site; redeveloping the former fire hall, works yard and Kyle Centre sites; upgrading Inlet Field; and improving the Kyle Centre facilities.

Those who attend the community fairs can expect to see displays of different building forms, site features, environmental impacts and community amenities, according to a staff report. Ideas and suggestions will come with an approximate dollar figure so that participants can gauge the potential costs.

And while some council members suggested the community fairs should start with an entirely blank slate, others noted there isn’t enough detail, particularly around the “highest and best use” policy.

Whether or not council members should attend the community fairs was also hotly debated.

Coun. Meghan Lahti’s amendment stipulating council members not attend, which was eventually carried, drew criticism from councillors Rick Glumac, Rob Vagramov and Zoe Royer, who said it’s important to hear residents’ views first-hand.

Coun. Barbara Junker countered that their presence could unduly influence the public and prevent some people from speaking out, adding she was “surprised by some of council’s reaction… because this is something we’ve already talked about.”

Clay added that any comments made by council members at the meetings could be perceived as a predetermined outcome, and that there will be many more steps in the process — as well as opportunities for council involvement — in the future.

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These maps show some of the Port Moody-owned land that will be the subject of “frank conversation” between the city and residents next month and in the fall. Among the sites are the former landfill on Barnet Highway (left) that could be the site of a new works yard; the land on which Kyle Centre sits (top right) behind the PoMo Arts Centre; and both the existing works yard and the former Fire Hall No. 1 location (above right) at the corner of Ioco Road and Murray Street.

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The Coquitlam Festival Society is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s 27th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday, June 12, 2016.

If you can lend a hand at this year’s picnic e-mail Lisa at lisawhillans7@gmail.com with your name and number.

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Mock-ups of potential stickers to be affixed to gas pumps in the city of Port Moody under a bylaw that was defeated at Tuesday’s council meeting.

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whole meeting in March.

Junker said she was concerned about the potential for legal action against PoMo and was hoping the bylaw had already been tested in the city of North Vancouver, which has yet to pass a similar bylaw.

Staff had been working on the proposal since a presentation by the non-profit group Our Horizon last summer and voted to pursue the program despite receiving a legal opinion that requiring gas stations to use the labels would not likely withstand a court challenge.

Those on council who favoured the proposal had said it was a good way to get people talking about climate change and to help lower greenhouse

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Port Moody council has abandoned plans to force the city’s gas stations to affix climate change warning labels on their pump handles.

Changes to the business licensing bylaw were up for first three readings at Tuesday’s council meeting but were defeated after Coun. Barbara Junker voted against it, joining Mayor Mike Clay and councillors Meghan Lahti and Diana Dilworth, who had voted against it at a committee of the

gas emissions. Others said there were better ways of tackling climate change from areas within the city’s jurisdiction, such as lobbying for better transit and other modes of transportation, and not simply making motorists feel guilty for gassing up their vehicles.

PoMo’s plan was to distribute city-designed labels to the four PoMo gas stations, which were to contain “positive messaging… ensuring a connection between burning fossil fuels and climate change.” The labels were to come with an invoice ranging from $126.20 to $168.60, depending on the number of gas pumps.

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suggested allowing restaurants within the street’s M1 light industrial zone, saying, “If done right, this could be very complementary” given the proliferation of craft breweries in the area.

“There is so much potential on Murray Street,” Glumac said at Tuesday’s council meeting.

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New rules around microbreweries in Port Coquitlam will go through another round of debate at city hall.

Last month, the city’s smart growth committee recommended the liquor policy and regulation review be fasttracked to get local craft beer brewing sooner. That move, however, was stalled by council to gauge public feedback.

And this week, after hearing a report from city staff about the input, council returned the policy to committee for further tweaking.

Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s director of development services, said the city received 233 survey responses, most of them supporting microbrews with tasting rooms. But several respondents — including from neighbourhood pub representatives in the city — are asking to: • cap the total number of tasting room seats at 25; • limit the size of outdoor patios to 10 sq. m; • and limit the hours of operation.

Some respondents also voiced concern about clustering craft breweries — such as Brewers Row along Murray Street in Port Moody, where three breweries operate and fourth is set to open next month — while others suggested the city only allow one brewery per industrial building. (The city is recommending craft brews be located in general industrial and light industrial zones).

Richard said council may want to take on a more “PoCocentric” approach to setting up craft breweries — one that’s different from neighbouring jurisdictions.

“It’s going to take us a long time to get all the nuances right,” she said of the review.

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But councillors Glenn Pollock and Dean Washington said council needs to protect established pubs. They want to prevent competition by restricting the number of tasting room seats to 25 and beefing up enforcement around microbrews.

Coun. Brad West, chair of the city’s smart growth committee, which is expected to discuss the liquor review at its May 25 meeting, said he doesn’t want the city to be uninviting. Too many rules could deter potential brewers from coming to PoCo, he said.

“Twenty-five [seats] is not a lot of people,” he said, adding, “For now, it feels like we are not at our sweet spot [for the policy].”

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But a recent city report said the blame doesn’t lie with overseas buyers; instead, B.C.’s strong economy, low bank interest rates and good mortgage terms are likely boosting demand.

Meanwhile, Port Moody and Coquitlam continue to be relatively affordable compared to Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, where prices are higher. At $1,255,700 for a single-family detached home in Port Moody (benchmark price for a typical property) and $1,085,300 for a similar home in Coquitlam, the cities are in the middle of the pack when it comes to buying a singlefamily home.

Last month, residential property sales in the region totalled 4,781, up 14.4% from the 4,179 sales recorded in April 2015 but down 7.6% compared to March 2016, when 5,173 homes sold.

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ou would have to be crazy to keep your phone in the front seat after the province announced some new hefty fines for distracted driving this week.

Problem is, it’s just too tempting to take a call or text when the ubiquitous communications device is near at hand. Consequently, too many people are taking their lives — and the lives of others — into their hands when they take their eyes off the road to do something that can wait. The result is dozens of people dying on B.C. roads each year and hundreds seriously injured, according to the government.

In 2014 alone, the province says, distracted and inattentive driving killed 66 people and seriously injured 630 more.

To stop the carnage and encourage people to take notice of the issue, the province has amped up fines to $543 for a first offence, $888 for a second and $1,600 for a third offence.

May be these big numbers will get people’s attention because nothing else seems to — maybe they’re too busy looking at their phones.

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n a recent Sunday afternoon, I met up with some friends I hadn’t seen since we graduated from Centennial secondary school a couple of decades ago.

Not far from our old haunts, we nursed hot cups of Tim’s on Austin Avenue and laughed about shared memories of our youth. An age of innocence. One filled with big dreams, high hopes, aspirations.

As we strolled down memory lane, we couldn’t avoid focusing on those unfortunate classmates for whom things had not turned out so well. Many had fallen victim to serious drug addictions. Three died of drug overdoses. These memories transformed our lighthearted recollections into solemn reflections.

All those hopes and dreams extinguished — couldn’t we have helped them?

The Liberal MP for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, Ron McKinnon, recently tabled a private member’s bill titled the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. The bill provides amnesty for drug users who call 911 so they

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can get medical attention without the fear of prosecution. It will save the lives of vulnerable drug victims who want to avoid overdosing without criminalizing those who need help to escape the strong grip of drug addiction.

According to a recent study conducted by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 54% of respondents, the majority of whom use or have used illicit drugs indicated they would not call 911 for help out of the fear of criminal charges. This fear kills.

B.C.’s Coroner’s Service announced that in our province alone, there were 465 deaths related to drug overdose last year — an alarming nine deaths per week — and data projects this tragic toll will only increase.

Donald MacPherson, director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, confirmed this, pleading for “every tool in the toolbox” to quell this overdose explosion. He specifically alluded to MP McKinnon’s bill as one of these vital tools to preventing overdose causalities.

If passed, this bill would elevate compassion over

fear — and probably save many lives.

What the bill won’t do, however, is rid our streets of dangerous drugs. For that, we will continue to rely on the well-trained men and women of our police forces.

As the conversation at Tim’s carried on to other topics, I could not stop thinking about the fall of my old friends. I wasn’t there to see the path that took them to their ends but I’m convinced there were moments they wished for help, and I wonder if they found it. Perhaps there were plenty of times they wanted to check out from their Hotel California, but they could never leave.

Helping addicts emerge from the cyclical decline brought on by drug addiction is a big job requiring cooperation on multiple fronts. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose bill addresses a big part of this by making immediate care accessible when it is needed most.

MP McKinnon recently presented his private member’s bill to Tri-City councils, garnering support for this important document, which can take us another big step in the right direction.

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What’s the benefit of more liquor stores?

The Editor, Re. “Craft brewers get OK in Coquitlam” (The Tri-City News, May 4).

I have a vested interest in the liquor retail industry as well as the hospitality industry.

Retaining the jobs of 40-plus employees in this community is by far the greatest interest I have.

As a small business owner who has contributed consistently to my community and province, I want to be heard. My business is important.

What advantage will there be to the residents if there are more liquor outlets to choose from?

Will saturating the market create better business practices?

All business need to be viable to survive. By allowing wine stores, grocery stores, private liquor stores and government liquor stores to be side by side sets the table for price wars. So now, in order to attempt to keep a business viable, will those who provide the greatest enticement survive? Will grocery

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A liquor store owner questions why there is a push for more such stores in Coquitlam. stores with the largest purchasing power provide the residents with BOGO offers?

Mayor Richard Stewart’s comment suggests that existing liquor stores have people driving to pick up booze while they are under the influence.

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stores, private or government, are trained to recognize if someone is under the influence. We do not serve intoxicated people driving or walking.

Are the residents Mayor Stewart heard from requesting more liquor stores? If, according to the mayor, the residents have no concerns about the distance between liquor retailers, perhaps it is because what we have now is working.

Is creating uncertainty for local small business owners in anyone’s best interest?

Since the 1970s, my family and I have operated pubs and liquor stores with great success.

I believe healthy competition is good for business. It keeps everyone on their toes and provides more choices. By keeping the existing separation distances, choice is not reduced but continues to provide controlled beverages to our community in a stable, safe and secure manner.

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• Tri-City Paint and Decorating at 500-1970 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam, will be donating $10 for every gallon of Premium Benjamin Moore Paint sold through tomorrow (Saturday). The funds will go to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fire Relief fund.

• The International Association of Fire Fighters is raising money for a Disaster Relief Fund to support 2494 IAFF members. Donate online at www.iaff.org/donate.

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Here’s a list of ongoing Ft. Mac fundraisers. If you have one to add, email newsroom@ tricitynews.com.

• BC Liquor Store customers can donate $2, $5 or more to help the Red Cross in Alberta reunite family members, provide evacuees with shelter food and water, and, later, assist

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“This way, we can rally our readers, our customers and our communities to get behind the Red Cross efforts in a way that allows contributions of all sizes,” explained Shoults.

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The Tri-City News’ parent company, Glacier Media, is donating $50,000 toward Red Cross efforts in Fort McMurray.

The donation is also on behalf of other individual Glacier business units, which will undertake their own awareness and fundraising efforts to help the city and its residents rebuild their community and their lives, said Bill Whitelaw, Glacier executive vice-president.

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Stillman closing the book on an Olde business Tech is part of the story of waning books business SARAH PAYNE

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Along the stretch of historic buildings on Port Moody’s Clarke Street runs the nearly completed Evergreen Line, its shiny new construction and the thousands of people it will one day transport, en masse, a sign of the changing times and the onward march of progress.

There’s another sign of changing times across the street, however. It’s the “Closing” and “For Rent” signs in the windows of the Jolly Olde Bookstore, the Tri-Cities’ last bastion for previously loved books.

After four years of steadily declining business, owner Terry Stillman is packing up the shop — no small feat when there are more than 40,000 books on the shelves. He’s boxing half the collection with hopes of re-opening in White Rock but the remaining lot has to go by July 31.

“It’s partly that,” Stillman said, gesturing out the door to the SkyTrain line. “People got inconvenienced for five minutes and stopped coming down here. Then there’s eReaders, computers… people say they don’t have time for reading and I say, ‘Turn off the TV! Stop watching Netflix!”

A core group of loyal customers has kept the shop going but limping in to 2016, Stillman

said it was time to make the call. Densification expected from the Evergreen Line is too far down the road and, when it does happen, will likely bring similar development pressure for his landlords.

“I’m getting out before I’m forced out,” he joked.

He’s hoping White Rock — a destination for tourists from both sides of the border — would mean more foot traffic along with the sizeable seniors’ population that tends to be more avid readers.

There are bargains to be had before Stillman closes his doors for the last time. All books are 50% off this month, 75% off in June and a per-book price to be determined in July.

A book on the Jolly Olde’s shelves rarely crosses the $75 mark — a far cry from the more than $12,000 he fetched through his online shop for a copy of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam — and there are thousands of cheap paperbacks lining the shelves, tottering in piles and even stacked up on a chair by the door.

Stillman is in the shop seven days a week, happy to guide patrons to anything from courtroom dramas to dogeared mysteries, naval fiction to science fiction, epic romances to children’s literature.

Watch out for the biography section, though. “That one’s not in alphabetical order,” Stillman told a customer, “so you’ll be surprised by something you didn’t know you were looking for.”

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Terry Stillman has to pack up the tens of thousands of books in his Jolly Olde Book Store on Clarke Street in Port Moody as he prepares to close up shop this summer, possibly moving to White Rock.

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Coquitlam Search and Rescue is crediting new longline equipment and training for a series of successful rescues on mountain peaks in the region, including one Monday evening when a hiker was pulled from a ledge near Evans Peak in Maple Ridge’s Golden Ears Park.

“They could have spent all night trying to find her, wait for daylight and wait for a place where we could pick her up,” said Michael Coyle, SAR spokesperson. “This just cut that down to 20 minutes.”

The call came in at 6:20 p.m. from Ridge Meadows SAR to help in the rescue of a solo woman who was stranded on the ledge with cliffs above and below her. Fortunately, she was uninjured and had some battery life in her cell phone, which she used to alert the Talon Helicopters pilot to her position.

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The equipment is also useful as a backup safety measure for search and rescue volunteers looking for people in challenging terrain.

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He also hopes the addition of trail markers on Diez Vista and Eagle Mountain will prevent hikers from getting lost in the area.

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There is only room for 40 teams so register early ensure your spot. There is a cost of $199 per team to help offset the costs which include lunch and a wind-up dinner.

One of the projects this event will help support is the Backpack Program designed to support children in need with proper food and nutrition on the weekend during the school year.

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Fire Rescue Chief Remo Faedo said Protective Direction 36 benefits the city’s emergency management program but also first responders. The data is not shared with the general public, in part to ensure nobody is put in harm’s way by relying on outdated information.

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This week, more than 140 people attended an open house to look at two city concepts for the environmentally sensitive area behind Blakeburn elementary school.

The municipality is considering development of a “people’s park” that would include access to the lagoon water or a “nature park” that would upgrade the wildlife habitat but still allow some public amenities.

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Among the poll questions is whether residents would want to include a space near the lagoons to honour the women murdered by PoCo serial killer Robert Pickton.

The Blakeburn Lagoons is a 27-acre site with two decommissioned waste-settling ponds that have been off-limits to the public since 1978. Last year, a $1.9-million grant from the federal and provincial governments allowed the city to move forward with the rehabilitation project.

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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. 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, 604-937-6964.

• 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, 604927-6093 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: 778-2854873 or 604-464-2252.

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

Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.

• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups

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in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month.

People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780.

• Glen Pine 50Plus group

plays bridge Mondays, 12:453:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604927-6940.

• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood

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• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-9411745.

Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098.

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

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Shop for garage sale bargains, check out heavy duty public works equipment, enjoy loads of live music, catch a great flick and much more, all in one action-packed weekend.

Friday, May 13 HEAR PEARL

Kathy Francis and Andrea Smith, the duo behind Pearl, perform at the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square in PoCo at 7 p.m. Featuring lush harmonies and instrumental support from the guitar, mandolin, clarinet, ukuleles and more, Pearl delivers original songs and crowd faves.

EX MACHINA

The outstanding Ex Machina is on the big screen at the PoMo Inlet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Alex Garland (writer of 28 Days Later and Sunshine), the award-winning thriller follows an artificial intelligence experiment as it spirals to an unexpected end. Admission is $5; visit www.pmfilm.ca.

MOTHERLOAD

It can be the best of times, and the worst of times. Created and performed by a foursome of real-life moms, Motherload dissects parenting in the modern age. Catch it at the Evergreen Cultural Centre tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets are $39/$30/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Coquitlam Music Teachers’ Association Music Festival at Rocky Point Park. Bands and orchestras from Tri-City secondary and middle schools will be performing a range of tunes, with a special feature performance by 76 trombones, from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 14

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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Colony Farm Regional Park becoming just that while learning about the park’s history with a tour at 1 p.m., cake at 2 p.m., a birding walk suitable for all ages at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and activities for the children throughout the afternoon.

Discover treasures you never knew you needed at the Klahanie garage sale and barbecue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Canoe Club (501 Klahanie Dr., PoMo). Looking for more bargains? The Glen Pine swap meet is at Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with a community shredding event. Food bank donations accepted at all events.

PUBLIC WORKS

TRENCH TALKS

What keeps the city of Port Moody running in tip top shape?

Find out at the public works open house (3250 Murray St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out equipment and trucks, a hay ride around the yard, face painting and more. Grab lunch at the barbecue (with a Share donation). Call 604-469-4574 for more info.

BAND STAND

Let the music play — and keep on playing — at the annual

Guest speaker Alan Fox discusses First World War weaponry, followed by a re-enactment of a WW1 photo and a trench tour, at 1 p.m. at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.). RSVP

by May 13 at 604-939-1648 or info@portmoodymuseum.org.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The 3CityJazz Ensemble performs a benefit concert for the Syrian Family Relief Fund here in the Tri- Cities at 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Anglican Church (2208 St. Johns St., PoMo). Tickets are $15 at the door.

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Globetrotting guitarist John Welsh drops in to PoCo’s Sound Lounge at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village tonight.

Welsh’s travel-inspired music echoes influences from Ben Harper to Michael Franti, Sam Roberts and Joel Plaskett, for a blend of folk, surf rock, reggae and Latin (johnwelshmusic.ca). There’s a good chance you’ve heard his EP On the Road on the radio, so now’s your change to hear him live at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/$8/$5 at www.experienceit.ca, 604-927-7529 or at the door (cash only).

Sunday, May 15 SING WITH THE LEGENDS

The Dogwood Songsters’ (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) spring concert features legendary greats from Abba to The Beatles, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Anne Murray and more. Humming those tunes already? Good — everyone is welcome to sing along at the 1:30 p.m. show. Admission is $6 including light refreshments, children under 10 are free, available from choir members and the Dogwood gift shop. Call 604-927-6098 for more info.

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This weekend is International Migratory Bird Day, which always falls on the second Saturday in May. The city of Vancouver has turned this event into a Migratory Bird Week, with events scheduled over several days. Locally, the Colony Farm Park Association is hosting an event on Saturday, May 14 from 1 to 4 pm. This year, the event coincides with the 20th anniversary of historic Colony Farm being transferred to Metro Vancouver as a new regional park. The event will start at 1 p.m., with a short heritage tour of Colony Farm followed by birthday cake at 2 pm. A birding tour led by an experienced naturalist will start at 2:30 p.m. The level route for this 90-minute birding walk is suitable for all ages. There will be also be displays available and children will have an opportunity to plant seeds to take home, do wildlife puzzles and other activities. Everyone is welcome to attend.

ELAINE GOLDS

R

ight now, unknown to most people, there is a nightly invasion taking place in our neighbourhoods.

Migratory birds are arriving from their wintering territories in the far south.

Some of these birds winter in distant South America while others find suitable habitat in Central America. Some, like many Canadian citizens, may migrate only as far south as Arizona or New Mexico during the winter months.

Regardless of their winter destinations, these birds fly north each spring under cover of darkness, when fewer predators roam the skies. Each morning, exhausted and hungry, they must find a safe place to rest and will be unable to resume their migration until they find sufficient food to refuel.

For some of these birds, the Lower Mainland will be their final destination.

This annual northward migration of billions of birds

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Often mistaken for an oriole despite its large beak, the blackheaded grosbeak is one of B.C.’s more colourful migratory birds. has actually been going on for more than a month. For example, rufous hummingbirds started to arrive in early April. First, the males came to establish their territories and then the females arrived. Right now, my hummingbird feeder requires replenishment every second day. Although I am not sure how many hummers are feeding from it, there is constant activity around it.

I expect black-headed grosbeaks to arrive any day now.

These birds enjoy a snack of seeds, insects or small fruits, and are one the more colourful migratory birds that seem to be quite at home in suburban neighbourhoods.

So far, the warm sunny weather this spring appears to bode well for our birds. Many migratory birds are insecteaters. When wet, cold weather

accompanies spring, insects are far less abundant, resulting in a dire food shortage which can lead to nesting failures.

The boreal forests of North America provide significant nesting habitat for many species of birds, especially rare warblers such as the Cape May, bay-breasted, Connecticut and Tennessee warblers. As you might guess from their names, these birds migrate north along the eastern coast, then take a left turn and spread out over the boreal forests to nest as far west as B.C. This year, with extensive fires in these forests, many of these birds are likely to have trouble finding suitable and safe nesting habitat.

A study carried out in 2012 showed significant declines in

some bird populations — most especially among the migratory birds that catch insects on the wing. When we first moved to Port Moody in the early 1990s, swallows were a common sight in our neighbourhood. Now, it has been well over a decade since I have seen a swallow swooping over our streets in search of insects.

Nonetheless, swallows can still be seen in places that offer outstanding habitat for them — places like Colony Farm Regional Park and DeBoville Slough.

Exactly what is causing declines in songbird populations is far from clear. Certainly, the loss of wintering habitat is partly to blame. We can help to provide winter habitat by

drinking shade-grown organic coffee from Central and South America. Such coffee is grown on plantations with tall shade trees that provide important wintering areas for these birds.

Consuming organic food crops not only creates safer working conditions for farmers but also helps to ensure the insects eaten by many birds do not turn out to be a toxic bite.

Birds need safe places to rest and feed each day during migration, so supporting the protection of parks across North America also helps migratory birds.

Using re-cycled paper products such as toilet paper also helps to ensure more forests remain in North America.

Avoiding the use of pesticides and planting wildlifefriendly flowers and shrubs in your yard also helps migratory birds.

One of my favourite wildlife shrubs is the red elderberry. Its berries ripen just when many birds are busy feeding their young. In my yard, I expect to see band-tailed pigeons and even the occasional woodpecker show up to feast on these small red berries.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is president and conservation 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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DANCE FOR CROSSROADS

A dance-a-thon led by city of Port Moody fitness instructor Anita Siu shuffled in $880 for the Crossroads Hospice Society. The two-hour, sold-out event had participants learn the BeMoved, LaBlast and Polynesian Hula dance styles.

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Coquitlam’s Austin Heights Dental Centre gave back to the community during National Oral Health Month in April. Doctors Derek Kim and Hussainy Nasab offered free check-ups to moms and their kids at Tri-City Transitions, a Port Coquitlam-based charity that helps families in need of protection from domestic violence. Each patient received a cleaning and an oral care kit.

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Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore presented MS ambassador Lelainia Lloyd with a proclamation at Monday’s city council meeting to declare May as MS Awareness Month. The second annual TriCity Scotiabank MS Walk is Sunday at 10 a.m. at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

Coquitlam Coun. Bonita Zarrillo (left) and SD43 trustee Carol Cahoon (right) joined Ruth Nance, Kevin Powell and Gary Glover at a kick off at Coquitlam city hall to start the 25 Years, 25 Stories, 25 Days Event for Relay For Life.

COUNT DOWN IS ON FOR RELAY FOR LIFE

T h e l a u n c h o f Po r t M o o d y Foundation’s “Say Hello PoMo” campaign drew plenty of interest at city hall on Monday for its first meet and greet. The drive encourages people to get out and about in Port Moody.

HELLO POMO CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

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ST. JOHN INVESTITURE

Two Coquitlam volunteers will be honoured tomorrow (Saturday) at Government House in Victoria for their service with the Order of St. John. Edmond Lee and Sheena Osborne will be invested with 18 other B.C. residents by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon: Lee as an officer and Osborne as a serving member. The Order is an international humanitarian charity that provides first aid, healthcare and support services.

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Douglas College nursing student, Jocelyn Collin (left) received the Burquitlam Lions’ annual donation to the Sharon Coleman Memorial Nursing Bursary in support of students in the program.

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A fundraising dinner held April 5 at Port Coquitlam’s Dinakis Mediterranean Grill raised $3,000 for efforts to sponsor Syrian refugees. About 150 people gathered for Humanity4Syrians including Port Coquitlam Coun. Laura Dupont, Pitt MeadowsMaple Ridge MP Dan Ruimy and Port Moody-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly.

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Tiny stories, super babies, coffee Boat carefully club and some girls in science 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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• Writing consultations: Aspiring authors can get advice on their writing goals with Jen Sookfong Lee, PMPL’s 2016 Writer in Residence. Writing consultations include 30 minutes of one-on-one conversation and can cover everything from general information about getting published to specific feedback on a writing sample. Consultations are geared towards adults of all experience levels, from notyet-started to seasoned author.

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Shop & shred Sat. in Coq. Some people will be getting rid of things they no longer need, some people will be shredding.

Glen Pine Pavilion in Coquitlam is hosting a neighbourhood swap meet tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can buy gently used clothes, books, household items, homemade goods and more, and admission is free.

And from 10 a.m. to noon outside Glen Pine, on the surface parking lot across from city hall,, bring your old paper documents and envelopes, and volunteers will help you shred them safely and securely. Donations will be accepted for the service. The shredding portion of the event is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care and the Glen Pine 50 Plus Society.

For more information about the event, please visit www.coquitlam. ca/glenpine.

Glen Pine Pavilion is located at 1200 Glen Pine Crt., off Pinetree Way between Glen and Burlington drives.

end time slots are available. To book a free consultation, call the library at 604-469-4577.

• Super Baby Party: On Tuesday, May 17 from 2 to 3 p.m., visit PMPL and celebrate babies with songs and more.

This session is drop-in — no registration required.

• Get Set for Kindergarten: Find out what you and your child need to know about kindergarten readiness from Andrea Hunter, School District 43’s early learning coordinator.

Drop in to the ParkLane Room on May 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

— no registration required.

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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• Coffee Mug Book Club: Meet fellow book lovers with this club and discuss a selected

title at the Terry Fox Library.

New members are welcome to join and meetings are held on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The next two meetings will be held May 25 and June 22.

Registration is required.

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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• Tiny Stories Contest: Can you pack vivid descriptions, original characters and surprising plot twists into a narrative small enough to fit in a status update? Coquitlam librarians want to read your tiny stories. The story must be 420 characters or fewer — including spaces and punctuation. The contest starts May 20 and runs until June 30. For full contest guidelines, visit www.

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• Girls in Science: Science AL!VE is offering fun science activities for girls in Grades 3 to 5 at the City Centre branch, Room 137, on Tuesdays through May 24, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Girls will explore the world of botany and learn about nocturnal plants; examine chemical reactions in the world around us, such as acidbase reactions; become young physicists in an electrifying workshop on static electricity and circuits. Other topics include ecology, earth sciences and computer sciences.

Registration is required for this free program; application forms are available at www.sciencealive.ca. Call 604-937-4142 for more information.

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.

RCMP patrolling local waterways

The warm spring weather has prompted Coquitlam RCMP to remind beachgoers of boating safety regulations on local waters.

“You can expect to see us out… checking for licences, personal flotation devices, open liquor and conducting speed enforcement,” said Cpl. Justin Abels, NCO in charge of the Rural Section, in a press release.

“We’re asking everyone to abide by these simple principles of safe boating.

The safety and well-being of everyone on and around the water strongly depends on it.”

Coquitlam RCMP’s Rural Section covers the Fraser and Pitt rivers to Pitt Lake, Burrard Inlet to English Bay and down Indian Arm. Officers will also be patrolling Buntzen Lake and will be issuing fines — and evicting those caught drinking from the park — for liquor infractions.

“A large number of drowning deaths include liquor as a contributing factor, which is why we want to get the message out early that liquor is not permitted inside the park at any time,” said Const.

Jamie Phillipson, noting police will take a zero-tolerance approach for anyone found in possession of or consuming liquor in parks.

Coquitlam RCMP also provided several tips for anyone planning to enjoy a day on the lake: • boating while impaired is dangerous and illegal, and may result in Criminal Code charges; • life jackets are mandatory whether you’re on a boat, kayak, canoe or paddle board, and everyone on board must be wearing one; • boaters must carry a pleasure craft operator card for any electric- or gas-powered craft on the lake; and, • slow down and look out for others on the water. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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The 2016 Port Coquitlam May Day festivities wrapped up on the weekend with the Rotary May Day parade on Saturday and Lions Park fun, including a Mother’s Day breakfast, on Sunday. Clockwise from top left: Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers dance around the May pole at Lions Park. Two girls enjoy the view from a PoCo fire truck. Vancouver Police motorcycle drill team. And a few other two-wheelers.

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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.

Admission: Free, donations to the SHARE Foodbank will be accepted.

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Rick Saunier - General Laborer How long have you worked for the City? 17 years total. I was an Environmental Technician for 15 years, and have been a General Laborer for two years.

What does your job entail?

As a General Laborer, my work varies between Parks, Horticulture, Utilities, Roads & Drainage and Solid Waste.

Kelly McMillan - Mechanic How long have you worked for the City? Seven years What does your job entail?

I service and repair on all City vehicles and equipment - small & large!

What do you like most about your job? The day to day variety of work.

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

Decide on what field within Public Works interests you and learn more about it.

What do you like most about your job?

I enjoy the variety of tasks. Every day is different and interesting.

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

Obtain as much education and work experience in what interests you most.

Tyler Skopliak - General Laborer How long have you worked for the City? Eight years What does your job entail?

I do various tasks within the Utilities Department, including tree planting, grass cutting, trail construction and maintenance. I’m also a Solid Waste Truck Operator.

What do you like most about your job?

I love the variety of performing different tasks every day and finding solutions to the problems that come up.

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Steve Smedegaard - Urban Forestry and Trails Supervisor How long have you worked for the City? 19 years What does your job entail?

Complete tree care, including pruning, planting, removals, hazard assessments, policies, safety, public relations and the environment.

What do you like most about your job?

Building the Urban forest for generations to enjoy the many benefits of trees.

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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, MAY 14 • Window of Hope open AlAnon meeting, noon, Como Lake United Church, Room 203, 1110 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-688-1716.

• 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 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.)

MONDAY, MAY 16 • Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-7751.

• Heritage Writers’ Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Get started writing your own life story for family and posterity.

Bring pen and paper or laptop.

Info: pocoheritage.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont

MAY 17: POCO GARDEN CLUB MEETS • PoCo Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Speaker: Veronica Wahl from Douglas College’s Institute of Urban Ecology, on pollinators. Info: 604-945-0906.

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.

• Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner at ABC Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse, Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for solo travellers – meet new friends, enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. Dinner RSVP: Val, 604669-6607, Ext. 304.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 • Coquitlam Fire Chief Wade Pierlot and the city’s manager of emergency program, Greg Kanya, will speak on contingency plans for managing a disaster and emergency planning for northeast Coquitlam at the North East Coquitlam Ratepayers meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. Info: 604-970-2579.

• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society meeting – meet the new board of directors – 1 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Info: pocoheritage.org.

• Tri-City Greendrinks, Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody. Open mic night featuring a variety of genres and community members. Optional dinner at 6:30 p.m., open mic at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild

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

• Evening at the Museum, 7 p.m.: PoCo Heritage volunteer Bryan Ness talks about the changing face of Port Coquitlam.

Everyone welcome to PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, free.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 • Tri-City Singles Social Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Legion

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only).

Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities, such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more.

Members are from Tri-Cities and beyond, new members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604466-0017.

VOLUNTEERS • Coquitlam Foundation looking for Coquitlam residents interested in filling board and committee positions. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month.

The foundation specifically needs a practising lawyer who resides in Coquitlam as well as candidates with experience with non-profit boards and links to the business community. If interested in applying, send let-

ters of interest and a resume to Janet Toddington, jtoddington@ coquitlamfoundation.com by May 11. Info: coquitlamfoundation.com.

• BC Angel Dresses is in need of Volunteers in the TriCities. BCAD is a non-profit group of volunteers who collect donated wedding, bridesmaid and grad dresses; volunteer seamstresses transform them into Angel Dresses that are then shipped to hospitals across the province and offered to grieving families at no charge.

Group needs dress collectors and seamstresses. Info: www. bcangeldresses.ca.

• Canadian Sound Therapy Arts Society, which provides creative opportunities for those in the mental health and disability communities, is adding to its board and volunteer team. The board is a group of volunteers

who share responsibilities for the one major event each summer: Burrard Inlet Fish Fest.

Board and volunteer opportunities include: web site design and maintenance; accounting; grant writing; coordinating volunteers and marketing. Info: soundtherapyarts.wordpress. com.

• KidStart needs volunteer mentors to provide caring and supportive relationships. You must be 21 years or older, prepared to accept a young person unconditionally and able to spend three hours a week or more. Mentors are carefully screened and supported, and there are regular training sessions and ongoing support provided by staff. Info: www. kidstart.ca. see page 30

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 29 • Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month). Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604-937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca.

• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the edu-

THRIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. cational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn.

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a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months.

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

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

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The Grayson is a six-storey concrete building offering a collection of 58 homes, from one-bedroom through to three bedrooms, including a townhome selection at Cambie Street and 26th Avenue.

“We are committed to the redevelopment of the Cambie Street corridor and we couldn’t be happier with the location of The Grayson,” says Anthony Hepworth, president and CEO of Pennyfarthing Homes, a developer with five projects in the Cambie Corridor. “We are on the slope of the hill, so the views are truly spectacular.”

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vistas of Mount Baker, the North Shore Mountains and the Strait of Georgia.

In another first, BLVD Marketing Group, which is in charge of marketing and sales for The Grayson, is excited to offer a new way to buy a home as they are constantly looking for innovative ways that push the boundaries of today’s real estate offerings. BLVD is now allowing buyers to purchase a new presale home from their computer.

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Conceived by interior designer Cristina Oberti, the interior of each residence is showcased by engineered hardwood floors throughout main living areas, energyefficient air conditioning, overheight nine- and 10-foot ceilings within the Sub-Penthouse and Penthouse Collection, and kitchens with quartz countertops and premium integrated Bosch appliances.

Over the past three decades, the developer has built several multi-family

projects on the Westside of Vancouver – most notably the Bennington House, Kitsilano Townhouses, Clipper and Harbour Cove located along False Creek.

The Grayson is just steps away from the Canada Line for easy access to downtown Vancouver, Richmond and YVR. This prime Vancouver address offers plenty of amenities, including top-rated schools, shops and restaurants, all within easy walking or driving distance.

Learn more about The Grayson and be one of the first to buy into what is a sought-after address along the Cambie Corridor. The Grayson’s grand opening is scheduled for May 28, and tentative occupancy is summer 2018.

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Today, however, there are newer varieties with far more disease tolerance, earlier ripening times, huge easy-to-slice oval shapes and still great flavour.

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It’s also very disease resistant. ‘Beefsteak’ is still available but because of its ‘age’, it is now classified as an heirloom variety.

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A wide variety of tomatoes continued from page 33

One of the best selling large round tomatoes is ‘Better Boy F1’. Weighing about 227g, it is flavourful and very disease resistant. The old, well-known Burpee ‘Big Boy F1’ is still a good variety with handsome fruits sizing up to 227-255g.

There’s a new series of modern mid to large tomatoes that are shorter, more compact and ready in about two months.

An All American Selection winner, ‘Celebrity’ (72 days-D) produces large very smooth round 227g tomatoes with great flavour on very compact plants.

‘Bush Champion’ (65 days-D) is another compact variety growing only 60cm but producing plenty of 250-340g wonderfully round tasty fruit. ‘Super Fantastic’ (70 days-I)is a powerhouse of production with lots of 284g fruits right through until frost. These mid-season and mid to larger sized tomatoes are the mainstay for so many folks with smaller space gardens.

Offering superb production, their flavour is excellent and the quality of their fruit is high.

The standard of early tomatoes for years has been ‘Early Girl F1’ (60 days-I). It’s the earliest slicing 113-170g tomato and I know for many folks, it’s the only tomato they grow.

Cherry tomatoes have become some of the most popular tomatoes today because of their ease of care and their early and

long production of bite-size, very sweet fruits. ‘Sweet 100’ has been the most popular variety for years but a disease tolerant version, ‘Sweet Million’ (60 days-I) allegedly has more delicious small fruits. These taller growing varieties produce masses of sweet fruit that are extremely high in vitamin C. This once almost exclusive domain has been taken over by a plethora of newcomers. At 28g ‘Sugar Snack’ (63 days-I) is reputed to be the very sweetest, however, suddenly the gold cherry tomatoes have captured the sweet tooth market. ‘Sweet Gold’ (60 days-I) and ‘Sun Sugar’ are low acid golden versions of ‘Sweet Million’ making them high on the culinary ticket because of their delightful colour. Speaking of colour, Burpee’s have come up with a new ‘Indigo’ series of cherry tomatoes in many colours, including black.

A new shape is on the horizon. Grape tomatoes made their debut in grocery stores but have caught on very quickly with gardeners. They are generally more oval in shape and tend to ripen in clusters all at once. ‘Juliet F1’ (60 days-I), an AAS winner producing masses of 28g sized fruits in clusters, has one of the most crack resistant fruits. Very high yielding ‘Sugary’ (60 days-I) has, as the name implies, very sweet fruits.

Container tomatoes have jumped in popularity since 51% of all vegetables are now

grown in containers. My alltime favourite is still ‘Tumbler F1’ (48 days-D). It’s the shortest cropping variety out there and I would argue their determinate status as I have simply given up trying to keep up with their amazing production. I love their sweet fruits that just keep coming. ‘Tumbling Tom’ and ‘Tumbling Tom Yellow’ (75 days-D) are also great container varieties and both produce on short (45cm) spill-over plants.

Italian, roma and plum are paste tomatoes that are very popular for preparing those amazing sauces that make ordinary pasta come alive and also make great ketchup.

‘Roma Hybrid’ (78 days-D) is the best known and perhaps the most productive. These oblong plum-shaped tomatoes produce in abundance and have good flavour when ripe.

‘Healthkick’ (72 days-D) is a plum tomato with 50% more lycopene than standard varieties.

It grows up to 1m tall and has become very popular, especially for those folks looking for nutrition and high antioxidant levels.

Burpees’ ‘Power Pops’is also a newer high lycopene variety.

Today, tomatoes are the number one garden vegetable in North America and with so many types and flavours available, I think they’ll stay on top for some time. I know lots of tomatoes have already been planted but there’s still plenty of time to plant yours.

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ounded by Savita Tugnait, a longtime restaurateur from India, Amrikko’s Indian Grill opened its doors in 2005 on Vancouver Island. The success of that first location led Savita and her family to open other locations across the Island and, eventually, on the Lower Mainland.

This local Indian restaurant specializes in authentic Indian cuisine. All the dishes are made from scratch and their delicious Tandoori dishes are cooked in clay ovens over charcoal, similar to a barbecue.

“Many people don’t want to try Indian food because they think it’s going to be spicy,” says Sonia. “But the spice level is up to them.”

In fact, the notion that Indian cuisine is spicy by default is a common misconception, Sonia says. While a curry sauce is made to be very spicy, dishes like butter chicken are cream-based, and don’t need to be spicy at all.

“Fast, inexpensive, and delicious,” says Sonia. “That best describes our food. We do delivery and takeout, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, halal, you name it. And seniors and students receive a 10% discount.

At the end of the day, Indian food is for everyone.”

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Eight points for Kemp in Adanacs win Coquitlam takes down Burnaby Lakers at home GARY MCKENNA

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The Tri-City Voltage (yellow) under-18 field hockey club fell a little further behind in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League standings when they lost 5-2 to India at Town Centre Park last Sunday. The squad is currently behind the Delta Thunder in the Tier 1 standings with a 1-3 record.

The Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs continue to steamroll their opponents in the early games of the 2016 B.C. Jr. A Lacrosse League season.

The Burnaby Lakers were the A’s latest victims, shelling their opponents 18-6 in front of fans at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex Wednesday night.

Burnaby kept things close during the early part of the match and even tied the game 4-4 at one point in the opening frame. However, Coqutilam responded with an uninterrupted goal-scoring run that saw the home team take a commanding 12-5 lead by the end of the second period.

The Jr. A’s kept up the pressure in the third to win their fourth game of the season.

Josh Kemp had an outstanding game for Coquitlam, scoring five goals and adding three helpers, while both Johnny Kraakman (three goals, three assists) and John Hofseth (two goals, four assists) had six-point nights. Netminder Christian Del Bianco turned away 30 of the 36 shots he faced for a 0.833 save percentage.

Coquitlam also had a strong night on the road last Saturday when the club travelled to Vancouver Island to take on the Victoria Shamrocks.

Once again, the visitors

did not let up on their opponents, with wave after wave of Adanacs forwards making their way into Victoria’s zone. When the buzzer finally sounded, the Jr. A’s were up 14-4, with Kraakman leading the scoring with one goal and five assists, while Nicholas McNabb had a hat trick for Coquitlam.

Meanwhile, the Port Coquitlam Saints are also off to a strong start and are two spots behind the Adanacs for third place in the BCJALL standings.

The club was victorious last Friday when they defeated the Langley Jr. Thunder 14-7 at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre, with forward Tanner Rennich leading the team in scoring with one goal and four assists.

The BCJALL accommodated the Saints for some schedule switch-ups as members of that organization attended a memorial service Saturday for a Port Coquitlam lacrosse player who died in a swimming accident earlier this spring. The T-men agreed to move a home game to Sunday in Duncan, but the Saints were unable to make the trip.

Both the Saints and the Adanacs will be back at it this week. Port Coquitlam was scheduled to take on the Langley Thunder Thursday night after The Tri-City News’ deadline, while Coquitlam is hosting the Shamrocks at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. For more information and a complete schedule, go to www.bcjall.com. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

MINOR LACROSSE

Scrappy upstarts kick off season with 4-0 record ‘Something crazy happened’ says head coach of new Saints female team GARY MCKENNA

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Before this season, there had not been enough peewee-aged female lacrosse players in the Port Coquitlam Saints minor system to put together a full team.

Head coach Spencer Wren

sought to change that.

Building on a foundation of players with experience in the boys’ ranks, the bench boss began a recruitment effort to bring new players into the game. Many had never picked up a stick until a few months ago and, needless to say, nobody expected much in the way of wins.

But that all changed last week, when the club trounced the competition at the Dorothy Roberts Memorial Tournament.

“Something crazy happened,” Wren said.

The club took down the New Westminster Salmonbellies 6-3 in the tourney opener on the Friday night, before defeating Tri-City rivals the Coquitlam Adanacs 6-4 on Saturday.

The Saints kept rolling on Sunday, defeating Richmond 6-2 before downing Langley 4-3. In the later game, the club was down 3-2 with four minutes left in the third before potting two quick goals to notch the victory.

Annaka Poland and Regan Butcher shared netminding duties, while Wren credited Melissa Wren, Sidney

Williamson, Ava Haberstock, Lorraine Mills, Paige Douma, Chelsea Murphy and Amanda Jonson for a strong defence.

Wren added that many of the players that had experience have been integral to helping along those that are new to the game.

“Those who have played the game turned into mentors,” the coach said, later adding, “we are only a couple of months deep and at the beginning some could barely hold a stick or even knew how to shift change.”

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The newly minted Port Coquitlam Saints female peewee division lacrosse team got their season off to a stellar start last week. The club went 4-0 at the Dorothy Roberts Memorial Tournament, taking down the New Westminster Salmonbellies 6-3, before defeating the Coquitlam Adanacs 6-4. PoCo went on to beat Richmond 6-2 before rounding out the tournament with a gutsy 4-3 victory over Langley.

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GYMNASTICS

Chan a champion at Western gym event TAG Sports Centre gymnast Taylor Chan came away with the all-around crown at the Western Canadian Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval last week.

The Grade 12 athlete, who is heading to San Jose State on a full gymnastics scholarship next year, took gold on the floor with a personal best and meet high score of 9.825, while winning silver on vault and bars.

Her individual effort helped propel Team BC to a silver medal.

Meanwhile, Taya Clyne made her debut with Team BC, helping the club win gold

in her age category. She won bronze all around and had a fourth-place finish on vault and a sixth-place finish on floor.

Clyne is getting ready for nationals in June, where she will attempt to hold on to her spot as one of Canada’s top tumblers in her age group.

Meanwhile, athletes in the Aspire 2 competition also had a strong showing at the oval.

Scarlett Earl of Club Aviva gymnastics took home gold medals in floor, beam and bars and was joined in the winners circle with TAG’s Elizabeth Noble, who scored 9.7 on vault, which was good for a gold medal. Noble also won silver in the all-around category.

Meanwhile, fellow TAG gymnast Sydney Turner took home bronze for bars and

CIS BASEBALL

Siniscalchi takes mound for TRU The Coquitlam Reds’ Joseph Siniscalchi will be taking his pitching and outfield talents to the CIS. The Port Coquitlam resident has committed to play with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack for the next few seasons under the tutelage of head coach Ray Chadwick.

Siniscalchi said TRU felt like a good fit from the moment he met the team and saw the campus.

“I quickly realized that the WolfPack isn’t just a baseball team — it’s a brotherhood,” said the Terry Fox secondary alum. “It’s like a family. I really like that about this team as well as the school as a whole.”

Chadwick first saw Siniscalchi play last year, when he was competing with the Coquitlam Redlegs in the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League. The long-time coach said the new recruit showed a lot of enthusiasm for the game and the program when he visited the campus in April.

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Po r t C o q u i t l a m b a s e b a l l product Joseph Siniscalchi has committed to play with Thompson Rivers University next season. his energy and enthusiasm,” Chadwick said. “He loves the game and being on the field.

He will be a great teammate.

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COQUITLAM 125TH

BIKE RIDE WITH MEC

Mountain Equipment Co-op and the city of Coquitlam are holding a community cycling event this Sunday as part of the municipality’s 125th anniversary celebrations.

The ride runs between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. and for a $50 entry fee participants can choose either a 50 km or 100 km ride through

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided and the start/ finish line area is outside the Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way).

For more information, go to www.coquitlam125.ca/ events or events.mec.ca. sports@tricitynews.com

floor to place fifth all-around, helping boost Team BC to gold medal position.

In Aspire 1, Hannah Buchmann won bronze on the on floor and on bars, while in the men’s category, Noah Lee won gold on floor and vault while taking bronze on high bar for an all-around bronze medal showing.

The Western Canadian Championships are held each year at the oval, giving young athletes a chance to test their skills against some of the best competitors in the country.

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Taylor Chan won three gold and two silvers at the Western Canadian Championships at the Richmond Olympics Oval last weekend.

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