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Drug use topic of 7 school parent sessions DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Are your kids curious about drugs? Are they risk takers?

And how would you handle it if they decided to experiment?

These questions and more — hot topics given the province-wide opioid crisis and overdose deaths attributed to fentanyl — will be answered during a series of seminars hosted by School District 43 with the support of Share Family and Community Services and Front-Line Prevention Services.

Beginning Feb. 15 at Heritage Woods secondary in Port Moody, each high school in the district will host a Parents as Partners in Prevention seminar to give as many parents as possible a chance to gain the knowledge to help their kids make smart choices, said SD43 assistant superintendent Rob Zambrano.

The program will be taught by Robb McGirr, an addiction counsellor and former Port Moody police officer, as well as health promotion facilitators from Share. see ‘NEVER TOO EARLY’, page 4

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Navreen Gill, initiative coordinator for Avenues of Change, visits Tri-City Family Place in Port Coquitlam. Her United Way organization is doing a child care needs assessment for the Tri-Cities with the goal of coming up with solutions to the daycare shortage. For more on the assessment and accompanying survey, see article on page 8.

DAYCARE IN THE TRI-CITIES

Daycare scramble in region Kids are there but daycare, kindergarten spots aren’t DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

The annual scramble for daycare and kindergarten spots for September is well un-

derway in the Tri-Cities, with some parents unsure of where their kids will go to school and where they will find beforeand after-school care.

The problem is particularly acute on Burke Mountain, home to a growing number of families in newer developments, where one school is turning away kindergarten students just a few days after

registration began this week because classes are full while a new school that could accommodate them is not yet built.

The daycare situation is little better, with wait lists for children needing before- and after-school.

“Right now, I don’t know where my kids are going to be going to school. I don’t know where my kids will be need-

ing after-school care,” said Shannon Ingram who has twin daughters she is trying to register for kindergarten.

After showing up at 10 a.m.

Tuesday to register at Leigh elementary, Ingram found out that parents had lined up from before 6 a.m., snapping up all available spots.

According to principal Remi Collins, the school could only

accommodate 96 kindergarten students, and 50 spots were taken up by families with siblings already in the school.

With an enrolment of 500 students, six portables on site and the likelihood that enrolment could grow to 530 in September, the school is doing what it can, Collins said. see ‘I’M READY’, page 7

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Coquitlam city planners Andrew Merrill (left) and manager Carl Johannsen at Burquitlam Station, which opened on Dec. 2. The pair is leading the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan, a visioning document that proposes adding 20,000 residents along the North Road corridor over the next 20 to 25 years.

EVERGREEN EFFECTS

Seen what’s happening in Burquitlam?

A building boom is transforming North Rd. corridor JANIS CLEUGH

The Tri-CiTy News

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f you haven’t taken a drive down North Road in the past couple of months — or zipped along the newly opened Evergreen Extension to Lougheed Town Centre — you’ve missed quite a show.

Burquitlam is booming.

On nearly every block along the west Coquitlam neighbourhood, from Como Lake Avenue to Austin Avenue, there are signs of massive growth: construction crews in hard hats, orange vests and steel-toed boots; excavators, cranes, detour signs and blue fencing; and plenty of concrete pumps.

The area is developing at a pace that has even taken city planners aback.

“Every time I come here, something changes, something is new,” Andrew Merrill, major project manager for the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan (BLNP),

HAVE YOUR SAY The last rounds of public consultation for the draft Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan are: • Wednesday, Feb. 8, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mediated Learning Academy (550 Thompson Ave.); • and Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roy Stibbs elementary school (600 Fairview St.).

Residents unable to attend an open house can take the online survey via coquitlam.ca/blnp. Call 604-927-3430 or email planninganddevelopment@coquitlam.ca for more details. said yesterday while scanning the scene from Burquitlam Station, one of two public transit hubs along North Road.

Indeed, the opening of the Evergreen Extension on Dec. 2 has put a new spin on the BLNP. With so much activity happening, property owners can now see the future of the area taking shape before their eyes.

Their comments and concerns about the evolving land uses — and new towers rising from key sites — came out Wednesday evening when the city hosted the first of three final public consultations on the plan at Coquitlam College.

The feedback from the Feb. 1 meeting was “generally favourable,” Merrill said. “Overall, it

was positive. There is interest in specific properties and also uncertainty with the timing and the value of their own land.”

The BLNP calls for up to 20,000 new residents in 1,400 acres, to be housed in up to 10,000 more homes — apartments, townhomes and detached houses.

The population swell is not only a response to the new rapid transit line but also to meet Metro Vancouver’s regional growth target to boost the number of Coquitlam residents, said Carl Johannsen, the city’s manager of community planning.

The population goal is also being met on Burnaby’s side of North Road, where that municipality is preparing for towers up

to 60 storeys tall as part of the City of Lougheed development around the Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain station.

Carolyn Orazietti, executive director of the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association, said her organization is in favour of Coquitlam’s BLNP as it “is multi-modal and will really facilitate a healthy lifestyle for residents.”

“With all the thousands of people moving to the GVRD every month, it is important to have all municipalities and their planners out in front of it as much as possible with affordable housing options,” she told The Tri-City News. “The great selection of housing options, amenities and business infrastructure that Coquitlam is proposing all support growth in a meaningful way.”

Still, the growth has come during massive fluctuations in the real estate market. Since city planners began the draft BLNP nearly three years ago, home prices have skyrocketed and then dropped. (According to a report released yesterday by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, home sales sank 39.5% in January compared

with the same month a year earlier — with detached homes down nearly 58% and condos down 25%.)

The market slowdown, however, hasn’t affected the highlevel planning.

Coquitlam remains one of the fastest-growing municipalities in B.C. — with a population surge stronger than Surrey’s, Merrill pointed out — and homes of every type need to be built, surrounding the SkyTrain stations.

“Coquitlam is known as being very family friendly,” he said. “We want to give people here the ability to live affordably so that they can still have a front door and a garden, and be able to walk to SkyTrain.”

As for the displaced residents, Merrill said the city — under its newly adopted Housing Affordability Strategy — has mandated developers hire a relocation co-ordinator to work with tenants. And he stressed the city has made an effort to build up rental stock in Burquitlam, which has a high concentration of low-income residents.

The land-use changes are being watched closely by the Burquitlam Community Association, which said in a

statement to The Tri-City News that its concerns focus on the lack of parking, the heights of some of the proposed towers (the Marcon/Kevington Building Co. highrise plan for Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road, which has yet to be approved by city council, is for 49 storeys) and school spaces for new students.

North Road businesses, especially the tenants at Burquitlam Plaza, have also taken a financial hit because of the construction tie-ups, the association stated.

But “once the dust has settled, we believe things will improve. A great boost to the appearance and functionality of the Burquitlam area will be a major refit of the plaza presently owned by Morguard. To date, the owner has made no comment on any future plans regarding the Plaza and we urge them to do so.”

Johannsen expects the final BLNP report to be before city council before the summer break. For now, “we want to hear from the public. We are still listening and taking ideas,” he said. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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DRUGS

‘Never too early to start conversation’ continued from front page

WORKSHOP DATES

Zambrano said while the workshops are being held against a backdrop of concern about opioid overdoses and fentanyl use, they are not a reaction to the problem but part of a larger effort to engage parents more in topics that are being raised in the revised school curriculum.

“We actually began speaking about being more intentional in our delivery of a bunch of things last year and thought this particular topic might be something we want to start on,” he told The Tri-City News.

But Zambrano acknowledged the topic is timely and the courses should give parents some tools to help initiate conversations with their kids.

“It’s never too early to start this conversation. It’s about

All workshops will start at 7 p.m., and the information is designed for an adult audience — not children. The presentation dates are as follows: • Heritage Woods, Feb. 15; • Riverside, Feb. 21; • Centennial, Feb. 22; • Port Moody, Feb. 23; • Dr. Charles Best, April 4; • Terry Fox, April 5; • Pinetree, April 6; • and Gleneagle, April 19. values and choices and how to navigate the complexities of life for adolescents,” he said, noting that while the workshops are for parents with kids of all ages, they are particularly targeted to those with children in

middle and high school.

Schools are in the process of distributing information about the workshops, where topics of discussions will include: • The substances of choice: What are they? What are their risks?

• Understanding and responding to “first-use” risks as youth transition to secondary school.

• Parental influence: How to support safe and healthy choices for youth.

• How to recognize and respond to a “drug-curious” youth.

• How to recognize and respond to a youth who may be “drug-active.”

• Social media: Where are children and youth getting their information?

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Notice of Community Planning Advisory Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. The Community Planning Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting to consider the following applications: LOCATION MAP - 300 Morrissey Road

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DAYCARE IN THE TRI-CITIES

‘I’m ready to go anywhere that will take my kids’ continued from front page

That includes helping the United Way Avenues of Change initiative to survey daycare needs of parents (see related story, next page) and canvassing parents for what after-school programs they would like to see at Leigh.

As well, he said the waiting list usually whittles down by September and he expects the problem of school enrolment should be reduced in the area when Smiling Creek elementary school opens in September 2018. “Hopefully, a reasonable proportion would be at Smiling Creek the year it opens.”

But that’s little comfort to Ingram and other parents facing a school and daycare crunch.

Although she can try her luck at three other elementary schools — Birchland, Coquitlam River and Irvine — Ingram will still be challenged with finding a daycare provider that can ferry her two kids to and from school when there are so few daycare options in the area.

“I’m ready to go anywhere that will take my kids,” she said.

“I’m not trying to get one in, I’m trying to get two.”

And Ingram’s story is not unique.

At 68%, the Tri-Cities has the highest labour force participation rate in Metro Vancouver, and the number of daycare spaces has stayed virtually stagnant since 2014, according to the Tri-Cities Child Care Resource and Referral — just a 1.5% increase in capacity, or 97, spaces for a total of 6,604 in the entire region.

For Linda Panduri, who has a daughter also starting kindergarten and can’t find before- and after-school care, the stress is unbearable. She didn’t even bother trying to get in to the daycare at Leigh because of a long waiting list. And while she’s hopeful she may still find a place at Westwood Montessori, even though parents were recently told that there is no more room, she is frustrated with the lack of services in the area.

“It’s been a frustrating issue and nothing seems to get a resolution,” she said.

It will likely be up to private operators to determine if there is a need for daycare and find space to offer services near the schools.

The school district is not responsible for providing daycare and will only offer to rent space to a daycare provider if it’s not needed for education purposes.

That means parents can’t count on a daycare at Smiling Creek elementary when it opens in 2018.

“We just won’t know, we don’t make decisions on renting facilities until the school is open and in,” said Peter Chevrier, SD43’s communications manager. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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United Way wants to hear from parents on daycare concerns Online survey for all parents to go online on March 2 DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Challenges finding daycare are at the top of concerns among Tri-City parents, prompting the United Way to conduct a survey to determine the needs of working parents.

Parents with children attending Leigh elementary school will get first crack at the survey as part of a sample to ensure it is asking the right questions. After tweaks, it will open online to all Tri-City parents on March 2, according to Navreen Gill, co-ordinator of United Way’s Avenues of Change program.

“There is a momentum in the community to try to do things differently,” Gill said.

“Our kids deserve it and our families deserve it, they are working so hard.”

The survey has been in the works since last fall, when a stakeholder group of munici-

“It’s a huge concern. We’ve heard the difficulties of parents who are on wait lists.”

Navreen Gill, United Way Avenues of Changes pal, health, social services, literacy, school district and other agencies started tackling the problem that surfaced when parents in the Kwayhquitlum middle school/Coquitlam River elementary school neighbourhoods were asked what their top concerns were.

Gill said the survey will “capture the parent experience” and is being done across the Tri-Cities to get better context about daycare needs in the area. All parents with children from birth to age eight are being asked to participate.

There are approximately 20 questions that ask parents their specific working and child care needs. The online questionnaire should take about 15 minute to complete and it’s being translated into Chinese and Farsi to make sure no one

is excluded.

Gill said quality of child care is as important as the quantity because children of working parents spend so much time there. For many parents, just getting a space is the issue now because there don’t seem to be enough before- and afterschool spaces to meet the need.

“It’s a huge concern,” said Gill, noting that parents with children with special needs or who work shifts face additional challenges. “We’ve heard the difficulties of parents who are on wait lists.”

For updates on the survey and when it becomes available, visit uwaoc.tricitiesecd.ca and on Facebook at UWAOCCoqRiver. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Port Coquitlam residents can learn more about the replacement of the downtown recreation complex at an open house later this month.

City staff and representatives from Ventana Construction, which is designing and building the planned 205,000-sq. ft. centre over the next four years, will be on hand to talk about the project on Feb. 27 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).

As well, the city will host a coffee chat on Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon to discuss plans

for the Wilson Centre seniors’ programming that will happen in the new complex.

The $132-million rec centre will include an indoor pool (to be open in 2019), a third sheet of ice, fitness centre, Terry Fox Library, childcare facilities and an outdoor plaza.

The current ice rinks and facilities will stay open during the rebuild until they are replaced.

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Part of Wilson Centre will be demolished first, in mid-March, and by June, construction will start on the first ice sheet. The second ice rink and library — a replacement for nearby Terry Fox Library — will get underway in August followed by the pool, fitness centre and games room in the fall.

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Port Moody Police are hoping the public can help identify a restaurant robber.

On New Year’s Day shortly before 8 a.m., a man broke into the Rodos Kouzina/Pegasus Pizza restaurant in the Heritage Mountain Shoppers Village on Ioco Road and stole cash, liquor and a 10inch kitchen knife.

It’s believed the suspect used a key to gain entry to the front door and was able to disable the alarm.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 5’9” tall with an average build. He has short brown hair and was wearing a black coat, a black and red sweatshirt with a “Crooks” logo, blue jeans and black running shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Port Moody Police 604-461-3456 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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There’s a good chance Port Moody residents will see a 5.1% jump in their property tax bills this year — about twice the increase facing their neighbours in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam — but the growing price tag to live in the City of the Arts didn’t draw many concerned citizens to a public input session this week.

Following a budget presentation Tuesday, a handful of residents gave their feedback, which will be combined with any online input and used to fine-tune the books before a tax rate and five-year financial plan are approved in May. Resident John Grasty expressed concern with PoMo’s financial reserves and whether the average $37 million in savings, which finance director Paul Rockwood said were already spoken for, would be able to balance the city’s long-term debt. As well, Grasty questioned where money would come from to improve and expand aging amenities on PoMo’s west side, the Westhill pool and Glenayre community centre.

“The focus has seemed to be everywhere else in Port Moody except there… A third

of the population live up there, or at least a quarter anyway,” Grasty said, adding he’d like to see a breakdown of the grants awarded each year.

And while one resident wanted to see staff and council come up with creative ways to fund the shortfall rather than resorting to increasing property taxes, another suggested PoMo taxpayers are willing to pay more if it means seeing some long-awaited infrastructure built.

As it stands, though, the 2017 budget offers little in the way of additions; starting with 2016 service levels at today’s prices automatically means a 3.29% jump.

Projects in the draft financial plan include replacing a Zamboni, street sweeper and garbage truck as well as road repairs, facilities improvements, upgrades to the Barnet Highway overpass and park upgrades.

A large chunk of the 5.1% increase is due to the loss of the $1.3-million Burrard Thermal generating capacity grant, which translates into a 3.8% tax increase.

Another big bite comes from contractual increases to salaries and wages (a 1.95% increase), no surprise when staff paycheques eat up 63% of the

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overall operating budget.

The capital asset levy adds another 1%.

Staff have put together a package of requests for new services that would add 0.79%, including a few new positions and shifts from part-time to fulltime jobs.

Of the $38.5 million collected through property taxes, nearly two thirds go to the police and fire departments (about $18.1 million), followed by community services ($5.1 million), engineering and parks ($4.6 million) and corporate services ($3.2 million). The library gets a $1.7-million share, while $959,000 goes to development services.

If the budget is approved, the owner of an average assessed home valued at$856,000 will pay $2,109.

Staff also projected the bill for homeowners with $1 million and $1.45 million assessments — their tax bills would be $2,463 and $3,572, respectively.

Utility charges will add about $1,200 more to the bill.

• Residents can still provide feedback via an online form at www.portmoody.ca, where there are full details on the draft financial plan.

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Notice is provided pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter that the City of Coquitlam intends to lease a portion of the property (approximately 960 square feet) having a civic address of 2150 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C. to the Coquitlam City Soccer Association, doing business as Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club. The property is legally described as: “Parcel Identifier No. 028-745-787, Lot A, District Lot 362, New Westminster District, Plan BCP 49920”. The lease term shall be from February 15, 2017 to February 14, 2020 at no cost.

For further information please contact Mr. Jeff Burton, Manager Real Estate, City of Coquitlam at 604-9273678 or jburton@coquitlam.ca.

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Heading south?

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anadians are watching with anxiety the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump as he consolidates his power.

There is good reason for some of this concern as Canada is the mouse to the U.S. elephant and what happens down south can affect our economy — everything from our dollar’s value to our exports are on the line.

What’s more, nobody wants to get on Trump’s hit list, so it seems lying low is the best defence.

Still there are times when it’s right to protest, and the U.S. travel ban appears to be one of them.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is walking a fine line, promising to work with the U.S. administration while talking up Canadian values.

But what about the rest of us? Will we give up travel to American holiday destinations and cross-border shopping to signal our distaste with White House policies?

The low Canadian dollar may help some of us make our decision but will the lure of warm destinations and shopping at Trader Joe’s be too much to resist?

Only time will tell.

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Who pays for news? One way or another, it’ll be you AS I SEE IT

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ounds ridiculous, right?

The Colorado Press Association used it as part of a recent marketing campaign, comparing it to the phrase, “I don’t need newspapers; I get my news from the Internet.”

I was reminded of that as I read Shattered Mirror, the report from Ed Greenspon of the Public Policy Forum (PPF) on the Canadian media industry. (Disclosure: I attended one of the PPF’s round table discussions this past fall in Vancouver on behalf of Glacier Media and the BC and Yukon Community Newspapers Association.)

It’s a comprehensive report that does an excellent job of describing and analyzing the challenges facing Canadian media in a global digital age.

More importantly, it has several recommendations on how to help support Canadian media and local news, including closing a tax loophole that gives advertisers a break when advertising in non-Cana-

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“The real money online goes not to the companies that pay to produce what you read but those that organize and distribute it — primarily Google and Facebook.”

Tim Shoults dian-owned online media (a break they don’t get for foreign-owned print advertising) and using the money generated from it — estimated at $300 million to $400 million per year — to fund local news and new media initiatives.

What the report does best is make it clear why media

outlets struggle in the digital age — it answers the question about not only how the food gets to the grocery store but how much the farmer gets when you pay $1.29 for that tomato.

People have long misunderstood who pays for news, and how. In the days of paid circulation, many subscribers believed they were supporting the entire cost of their local newspaper when they paid pocket change per issue.

In reality, reader revenue — where it exists — covers only a fraction of the real cost of reporting news, never mind the mechanical and logistical costs of preparing, printing and delivering it to readers.

Even the many community newspapers — including The Tri-City News — that deliver the news free of charge still hear the grumbles from unhappy subjects of coverage that we are just “trying to sell papers” (!).

The advent of the internet has made people more aware of the real way people pay for content: with their attention. see WHERE DOES, page 15

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QUEBEC MOSQUE MASSACRE

SENIORS’ CARE

$ only part of solution More effort needed The Editor, Re. “Report requests big money push for B.C. seniors’ care” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 27).

According to BC’s Seniors Advocate, more than 90% of the province’s residential care homes are not funded to meet government’s current minimum staffing guideline.

It’s a shocking statistic and it’s up from 82% a year ago.

This staffing crisis in our seniors’ care homes has been building for years but if you aren’t a resident, a family member or a care worker, you may not have seen the warning signs firsthand.

Staff rushed off their feet.

Call bells ringing, but unattended. Seniors waiting for assistance in hallways, their beds or the dining room.

Most are fragile. All are vulnerable. And many don’t have a relative or friend who can visit often enough to provide the comfort and human contact any one of us would expect to be there for us when we need it most.

Without urgent action to ensure there are enough staff on shift, many seniors will continue to wait. Their loved ones will continue to worry.

And care staff will continue to have the highest on-thejob injuries in the province.

How did we get here?

The answer lies in more than a decade of underfunding. And it has been compounded by extensive privatization and the ability of private operators to contract out services and flip those contracts at will. In the process, entire staff teams are fired to make way for new subcontractors that may or may not rehire them — and at a lower wage.

This practice destabilizes care while driving down workers’ wages to boost the bottom line.

What’s needed now is immediate action on funding and a commitment to tackle systemic issues going forward.

First, government must bring all facilities up to the

province’s current minimum staffing guideline. And it must ensure new funds have strong accountability measures that guarantee additional resources go to frontline staffing, not profits or administration.

Next, government needs to determine the level of staffing hours actually required to deliver safe, quality care and legislation to enforce that standard.

And finally, the ongoing problem of contracting out and contract flipping by for-profit operators must be addressed.

If we’re serious about delivering the timely, dignified care seniors rely on, we need proper funding, the strongest possible standards and measures to deal with repeated contract flipping in the private sector.

How we treat our seniors is a reflection of the kind of society we want to live in.

Let’s do the right thing.

Jennifer Whiteside, Hospital Employees’ Union

on mental health The Editor, Re. “Local shock at Que. mosque massacre” (The TriCity News, Feb. 1).

As eloquently spoken by our prime minister, my heart is broken by the murder of six Canadians in Quebec.

But I am also frustrated because, once again, the unthinkable has occurred in our country. Once again a young person who, in hindsight, may have demonstrated symptoms of mental instability has been offered access to unbelievably deadly weapons and inflammatory rhetoric instead of early

intervention, treatment and support to maintain mental health.

The response will predictably be one of calls to increase vigilance for terrorists and strengthen police response.

When will we get it right? When will we recognize that we must put our energies and efforts into prevention, not reaction?

We must make mental wellness a priority in our country.

Mentally healthy individuals do not seek others to hate or harm.

We must remove the stigma that prevents individuals from seeking help when it is needed.

We must educate the public on how to recognize and respond when friends or family demonstrate symptoms of mental instability. We must increase the numbers of mental health workers at all levels and decrease wait times for services.

Locally, here in Coquitlam, we can work together to let the provincial government know we want the Riverview lands to remain as a centre for mental health excellence.

I offer my sincerest sympathies to our Muslim fellow Canadians.

Sandra Ang, Coquitlam

GARBAGE

WHAT ABOUT DELAYS IN CITY PICKUP? The Editor, I trust that the city of Coquitlam will be fining itself $500 per infraction as a result of my green bin, along with those of all of my neighbours sitting at the curbside for more than 24

hours without being emptied.

And this after we all received letters from the city in November stating there has been an active bear in our area and threatening us with a fine if we don’t comply to bylaws,

and on the same day that the conservation officer warned that bears are not hibernating and to lock up our garbage.

Or is this a case of do as I say, not as I do?

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Sadly, this realization has come just at the point when the real money online goes not to the companies that pay to produce what you read but those that organize and distribute it — primarily Google and Facebook, two U.S.-based corporations that between them employ a grand total of zero journalists in Canada.

Readers are led to believe because they continue to be flooded with seemingly ever-increasing amounts of content for which they do not pay, and because they continue to be bombarded with marketing messages attached to that content, somebody must be making enough money to pay for it.

They need to know that the model has shifted entirely. Advertising dollars online have become largely detached from content, and those who package others’ news to readers get the overwhelming share.

Those who pay journalists to perform civic journalism simply can’t afford to do so off the dregs of digital revenue Facebook and Google have yet to siphon up.

The fundamental contract of media in the 20th century between reader, publisher and advertiser, when applied to the digital landscape, is as shattered as the mirror Greenspon uses to title his report.

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That’s the message we as media outlets need to take from this report and bring to public attention.

If readers want to keep getting news as they’ve been getting it — that is, without paying directly — the Greenspon report’s recommendations provide a workable answer. If those aren’t acceptable to the public or to the government, then the choices are for readers to pay for that content directly or watch it disappear.

Greenspon is trying to keep that from happening and I salute him and the PPF for their work. But neither the PPF nor the media industry in Canada, nor even the government will have the final say.

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Forfeiture office is seeking victims in a lottery scam The provincial government is hoping to locate victims of an international scam involving a fake sweepstakes after companies linked to the fraud forfeited just over $101,000 to the Civil Forfeiture Office (CFO).

In August 2016, the Port Moody Police referred a file to the CFO involving a criminal organization with international ties targeting U.S. citizens in a lottery-sweepstakes scam.

Details on how the scam was linked to Port Moody were not available before The Tri-City News’ print deadline.

Callers using fake names contacted “winners” of a purported US $1.5-million prize and urged them to wire tens of thousands of dollars to cover taxes due before they could claim their winnings.

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in connection with the scam though no suspects have been identified.

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Application details are available on the provincial government’s website at www2. gov.bc.ca (search for Civil Forfeiture Office).

COQ. MAN, CHARGED IN MACHETE INCIDENT A machete-wielding man who was shot by police at a SkyTrain station in December is now facing charges in connection with the incident.

Christopher Lee Boyda, a 37-year-old Coquitlam resident, is charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats, according to a Vancouver Police Department press release.

On Dec. 19, around 8:30 a.m., Transit Police and the VPD responded to the 29th Avenue SkyTrain station after receiving reports that a man was threatening passengers with a machete. The suspect was shot by Vancouver police and taken to hospital.

After being released from hospital, Boyda was arrested and is in police custody.

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Metro Van ponders new wood-burning rules DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Tri-City residents with woodburning fireplaces could be looking at hefty bills to replace them with low-emission devices if Metro Vancouver succeeds in toughening up wood smoke regulations.

Regional officials approved a move to consult cities, people who use wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, people who oppose their use as well as manufacturers and retailers to get advice on possible changes.

“We want to deal with problem burning,” said Roger Quan, director of air quality and climate change in Metro Vancouver’s parks planning

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Metro Vancouver is in the process of coming up with new wood smoke regulations that could require homeowners to upgrade their fireplaces to more efficient systems. and environment.

He said any new regulations would have to balance the needs

of those who enjoy burning wood, those who are sickened by fine particulate emissions that

the World Health Organization says are carcinogenic, and people on low-income who need to burn wood for heat.

“It’s a polarizing issue,” said Quan, adding that a recommendation will likely be made following consultation this spring with the goal of having regulations in place by the next burning season.

But one Port Coquitlam retailer says people will not want to give up their warm hearths and while efficient, low-emission wood-burning fireplaces and stoves are available, they can cost up to $4,000.

Mike Masterson of Solace Home Comfort said his industry is being buffeted by changes while consumers are paying

higher bills for heating, especially during cold winters like this one.

“There are people that are concerned about the cost of electricity going up because it’s already shot up,” Masterson told The Tri-City News. “I had a customer in here a few days ago, he got the bill for November and December and it was $1,000.”

He said natural gas fireplaces are also a good option but the city of Vancouver is looking at cracking down on those, too, he said.

Still, the cost of conversion could be a barrier for some.

According to Metro Vancouver, approximately 100,000 homes have working fireplaces or wood stoves.

Metro’s Quan said the regional district will look at whether the provincial rebate for installing low-emission fireplaces could be increased (it’s now $250) and how problem burning would be monitored and dealt with, likely through municipal ticketing.

He said establishing some standards is necessary because of the health problems associated with wood burning and the issue is dividing neighbourhoods.

And he noted future regulations would likely be phased in to allow for a period of education and give people time to make adjustments. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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The Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Inc.’s (FEI) 2016 Rate Design Application, which was filed on December 19, 2016. FEI seeks, among other things, approval of adjustments to the basic and delivery charges for various rate schedules for residential, commercial and industrial customers, the implementation of daily balancing for all transportation customers and adjustments to its general terms and conditions of service for all service areas. On February 2, 2017, FEI submitted a supplemental filing which included information regarding the rate design and approvals sought for the Fort Nelson service area.

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Escape the snow and see a show, with blues, a cappella and Vienna SARAH PAYNE

Painting the Neighbourhood, at the Silk Art Gallery (2419 Clarke St., PoMo). The vibrant pieces showcase the quiet beauty of the TriCities’ landscapes through rich oil paintings. An opening reception is at 3 p.m. Visit www.silkgallery.ca for more information.

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Brace yourselves for another snowpocalypse (or perhaps just a dusting?) this weekend by planning for some solid family fun with live theatre, skating, art openings and fantastic live music. And don’t forget to drive carefully!

BLUES CLUE

The Gallery Bistro in Port Moody hosts Al Foreman in a Blues in the Night concert.

Foreman combines music and conversation for a “blues education” as he reflects on the components of the blues styles that have shaped his life. Tickets for dinner (7 p.m.) and show (8 p.m.) are $30; reserve at 604-937-0998 or gallerybistroportmoody@gmail.com.

Friday, Feb. 3 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

The attack at a Quebec City mosque Sunday night has left the nation shocked and saddened by the unspeakable violence. At the Masjid Al-Hidayah mosque here in Port Coquitlam, members will be gathering for a funeral prayer in absentia from 12:30 to 2 p.m.; they are inviting the public to join them for an open house after 2 p.m. if they wish to show their support or express their condolences. The mosque is at 2626 Kingsway Ave.

WHAT FOOLS THESE MORTALS

No, it’s not politics, it’s Shakespeare — that is, Monster Theatre’s new adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, playing at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. A whimsical take on an already lighthearted story enlists Shakespeare himself as a Puck-like emcee, aided by the audience’s improvisation, to reinvent the play through fun and imagination. All family shows are pay-what-you-can (suggested price is $10 per person). Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more information.

ANOTHER BRICK?

The Bergmann Duo hit the Evergreen Cultural Centre stage to play Marcel Bergmann’s new piano arrangements of a selection of Pink Floyd’s most famous tunes. Monday, Welcome to the Machine and Shine on You Crazy Diamond are on the playlist, but will there be Another Brick in the Wall? The duo will also perform Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells Part 1 (theme from the Exorcist), a song that spawned a cult following.

Tickets are $29 at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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The Bergmann Duo (above) are at the Evergreen Cultural Centre Saturday night for a show featuring Pink Floyd piano arrangements. Sunday afternoon, check out Sweet Scarlet (below) at the Coffee Concert at the Terry Fox Theatre in PoCo.

Sunday, Feb. 5 FARMERS MARKET

Duck indoors for a browse through the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market at the recreation complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With so much amazing food on display, lovely crafts (perhaps a Valentine’s gift?) and more, there’s a good chance you won’t leave empty handed.

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE

You may have a tough time not singing along when the students of Pinetree secondary begin belting out Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, My Favorite Things and, of course, The Sound of Music in their adaptation of this beloved classic. The musical features more than 35 young actors backed by a live orchestra and all the drama, romance and war-time suspense.

The show runs at Centennial secondary in Coquitlam to Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. (and again Feb. 9 to 11). Tickets are $12 through the Pinetree office (3000 Pinewood Ave.).

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Port Coquitlam resident and thespian extraordinaire Damon Calderwood is going under the sea for a turn as King Triton in Align Entertainment’s The Little Mermaid.

The Coquitlam-based company has the B.C. premiere of the Disney musical, which will be helmed by director Chad Matchette (also a PoCo resident) and the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts’ artistic director. It’s been nearly 30 years since Disney released the movie version

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of the musical, so Calderwood hopes the Tonyaward nominated musical draws a range of age groups to the audience. The Little Mermaid runs to Feb. 8 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre (7373 Macpherson Ave., Burnaby). Tickets are $39/$27 at vtixonline.com; proceeds go to the theatre’s scholarship fund. Visit www.alignentertainment.ca for more info.

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Stay after the show to enjoy refreshments and meet the group. Tickets are $13/$11/$7 (children 12 and under are free) at 604-927-PLAY, at www. experienceit.ca or with cash at the door.

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Science sign-up, tax tips, employment info 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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• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join community services librarian Teresa Rehman from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch on Feb. 9 for a Valentine’s Day program that is the first in a series of held every second Thursday of the month through June. To register, phone 604-937-4155.

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

• Science Expo 2017: For the second straight year, Coquitlam Public Library will host a Science Expo at its City Centre branch. The event will be held May 11 but, right now, the library is looking for kids and teens to submit project proposals; any Tri-City students from Grades 4 to 12 can participate. The submission deadline is April 3. The top projects, selected by judges,

will win cash prizes of up to $400 as well as trophies and medals. Full details, including registration and consent forms, are at coqlibrary.ca.

Anyone with questions about the expo can contact librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.

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

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Call Share at 604-936-3900 for more information.

• All-ages storytimes: Kids of all ages can drop in for an active storytime full of rhymes, songs, silliness and more on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

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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Learn all the tips and tricks from a certified professional accountant on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room. Call 604-4694577 to register.

• Share English practice group for adults (drop-in): Looking for a place to practise speaking English? All levels are welcome to drop into the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to join other English learners in this free program hosted by Share volunteers. Enjoy conversations with the other participants and the group leader.

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• Avia employment workshops: Whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career, Avia offers employment advice, specialized services and the support you need to find a meaningful and rewarding job. And it is holding these free workshops at Terry Fox Library: Job Search, Feb. 15; Career Planning, March 1; Hidden Job Market, April 5; and Labour Market, April 19. The workshops run from 2 to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

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Port Moody’s Brian Borsoff (right) donated two pet oxygen masks to the PoMo fire department this week. Each kit has animal masks in three sizes to treat pets suffering from smoke inhalation.

Two dozen neonatal nursing chairs and two incubators will be bought for the Royal Columbian Hospital neonatal intensive care unit thanks to a $100,000 gift from Sarah and Riley Senft, whose daughter was born 10 weeks premature last year.

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Berrow received the Legion of Honour medal thanks to Port Moody historian Guy Black, who has helped three other Canadian veterans achieve the medal for their efforts in the liberation of France in 1944. Berrow was featured in The Tri-City News last Remembrance Day, when he spoke about landing on Juno Beach on D-Day. In Europe, he was a convoy escort, riding a Harley Davidson ahead to signal to his platoon to move the supply trucks closer to the front lines.

Black said many veterans have received the Legion of Honour but many still don’t know it exists or have not yet applied for it.

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The college, which has a campus in Coquitlam, this week named Leanne Poon to replace Hazel Postma, who retired last month. Poon was most recently the associate director of student awards and development at UBC, where she worked in a number of roles for nearly 30 years. “We are so fortunate and excited to have Leanne joining Douglas College,” said Dave Taylor, associate vice president of public affairs, in a news release. “Her experience with UBC will be invaluable in helping us grow the foundation, giving even more students access to the financial awards and bursaries that will help them meet their educational goals.”

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SUNDAY, FEB. 5 • Vickie Ayers, a Coquitlam resident and lifelong fundraiser for Variety the Children’s Charity, is hosting a coin drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Save-On Foods on Pinetree Way. Variety t-shirts, gold heart pins and other items will also be available to purchase. Ayers will continue her fundraising Feb. 10 and 11, and will present donations at the Variety telethon on Feb. 12.

She’s aiming to reach her goal of $30,000 (she has raised $375,000 over the years).

TUESDAY, FEB. 7 • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the TriCities 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., 200-906

FEB. 4: COIN DRIVE FOR VARIETY • Vickie Ayers, a Coquitlam resident and lifelong fundraiser for Variety the Children’s Charity, is hosting a coin drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Save-On Foods on Pinetree Way. Variety t-shirts, gold heart pins and other items will also be available to purchase. Ayers will continue her fundraising on Sunday as well as Feb. 10 and 11, and will present donations at the Variety telethon on Feb. 12. She’s aiming to reach her goal of $30,000 (she has raised $375,000 over the years).

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• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Marcy Dayan, a physiotherapist, who will discuss how to handle incontinence caused by prostate cancer treatments. All those affected by prostate problems are urged to attend and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere.

There is no charge but donations are welcome. Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-9362998.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Come Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-5199997.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10 • Vickie Ayers, a Coquitlam resident and lifelong fundraiser for Variety the Children’s Charity, is hosting a coin drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Save-On Foods on Pinetree Way. Variety t-shirts, gold heart pins and other items will also be available to

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She’s aiming to reach her goal of $30,000 (she has raised $375,000 over the years).

SATURDAY, FEB. 11 • Vickie Ayers, a Coquitlam resident and lifelong fundraiser

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar for Variety the Children’s Charity, is hosting a coin drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Save-On Foods on Pinetree Way. Variety t-shirts, gold heart pins and other items will also be available to purchase. Ayers will present donations at the Variety telethon on Sunday.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 • Burke Mountain’s community group, North East Coquitlam Ratepayers Association, meets Victoria Hall. Speaker at 7 p.m.: longtime Burke resident Dave Menzies, who will speak about Burke and Coquitlam’s earliest days of settlement. Regular meeting starts at 8:15 p.m.

Info: 604-970-2579.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Come Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-5199997.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19 • Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New writers welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-462-8942.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Come Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-5199997.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family group meetings are Mondays, 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-688-1716.

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except

December) at Wilson Centre, PoCo. All those affected by prostate problems and their partners are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge but donations are welcome.

Info: Eric, 604-720-3627 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

• 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, 604-2980780 or vtsai@alzheimerbc.org.

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Rising above the ocean, Westbank’s newest development, Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver, will offer dazzling views for those who seek unparalleled luxury living.

“There is really not a lot of oceanfront land available for redevelopment, and Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver is the first multi-family project in the bay that offers real waterfront living,” says Ben Amzaleg, Westbank sales manager. “There has been a shortage of housing options for those who live in West Vancouver and want to downsize and stay in the community. Westbank is offering a solution that hasn’t been readily available.”

Designed by award-winning Merrick Architecture, this sophisticated collection of 158 West Coast-inspired residences – comprising one-, two- and three-

bedroom condos, five penthouses and a few townhomes – will epitomize contemporary elegance from each of its six unique buildings.

Framed by a wall of windows with resortstyle views of the shoreline and sailboats in the water below, the homes will be showcased by 10-foot ceilings (17-foot ceilings in the penthouses), brushed oak floors, top-of-theline Miele appliance package, travertine gas fireplaces and an extensive use of natural stone throughout. The expansive outdoor living will feature generous-sized patios – some equipped with outdoor kitchens and hot tubs.

“This is the first time in North America that Miele professional series gas ranges will be in a multi-family building,” adds Amzaleg.

Besides its picturesque location, Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver will be LEED-certified and amenity rich, including a Europeaninspired cobblestone piazza with public art

and green common areas.

“Built like a shoe-shaped piazza in Portifino, Italy, the piazza will foster a strong sense of community and connectivity, where people who live here will really feel a sense of belonging, where neighbours know each other,” he adds. “In addition, the entire ground floor of the first building will be scattered with retail and coffee shops.”

Besides its charming village featuring unique gift shops, coffee houses and seafood restaurants, Horseshoe Bay’s Whytecliff Park is a favourite for its tranquil, rocky coastline, which serves as a sanctuary for hundreds of marine animals.

For boat enthusiasts, Westbank will offer its residents a marina lifestyle. The jewel in the project will be Paul Merrick’s boat house with its soaring parabolic arches. The boat house will be home to a top-end Corsair 25 powerboat by Chris-Craft that will be available for pleasure cruise bookings by the residents of the project.

For 25 years, Westbank has been synonymous with design innovation and for being a leader in sustainability and often exceeds LEED Gold standards.

“The homes will have a very unique and environmentally friendly heating and cooling geo-thermal system, where we will draw water from the ocean to heat and cool the homes,” explains Amzaleg.

With exceptional finishes, an incomparable location and world-class waterfront views, Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver is sure to become an iconic landmark.

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Plants, up in the air IN THE GARDEN

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s we look to add some warmth and colour in our homes, there is a trend sweeping the world with a different style of décor.

Glass containers — balls, baubles, vases and hangers — filled with easy-to-care-for indoor plants, are all the rage.

They’re called aeriums and they are filled with plants like tillandsias, succulents and other fun and carefree tropicals.

Aeriums need some indirect window light to ensure quality growth but that’s about it.

All you truly have to do is mist tillandsias and air plants with warm water once or twice a day. Succulents need quite a bit more light and well-drained soil. In a warm home, they may need more moisture than you might think. The succulentlike haworthia seems to be the superstar both for its look and easy care. In a glass environment, resilient tropicals just need a bit of misting or a moisture check once a week. It’s re-

ally that simple, I love the fact they are equally at home on a windowsill, coffee table, desk or any convenient place in your home or office. They can also hang in windows, from the ceiling or from decorative light fixtures.

The old terrarium look has been taken over by larger clear glass vases and bowls containing a single specimen plant displayed with artistic flair. All that’s needed is a bit of welldrained soil and some horticultural charcoal on the bottom and for a finishing touch a covering of moss, a creeping evergreen fern or interesting stones in the colours of your home décor. The ‘Curly Wave’ bird’s nest ferns rule here and come in smaller sizes for a cool look.

For a very ‘in’ look, heartshaped anthuriums, with their

beautiful foliage and vibrant blossoms, can have the soil carefully washed off revealing colourful white and pink roots and they can look beautiful for months sitting in a clear glass vase of water. Peace lilies (spathiphyllum) don’t perform quite as well but they too look great displayed this way. Hardy water plants, like water rushes (Jucus effusus) do very well in household situations. Both the straight and curly forms can have their attractive white roots exposed in a clear glass container of water.

This whole new trend of introducing beautiful plants in glass containers is catching on, not only because they are unique but also because the care they require is minimal.

Folks who previously had difficulty looking after plants can now relax and enjoy.

Almost all of these aeriums are self contained, fit into spots where traditional plants can’t and are tidy and clean. They are a lot of fun and many garden stores now carry them for you to try. Empty clear glass containers are also available if you’re feeling particularly creative to plant your own.

Aeriums are a nice and easy way to add warmth and life into your home during the winter.

National Engineering and Geoscience Month

POPSICLE STICK BRIDGE BUILDING COMPETITION Saturday, April 8, 2017

Presented by the Tri-City Branch of APEGBC and Douglas College

Douglas College, Coquitlam Campus, Building ‘A’ Atrium, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Open to elementary, middle and high school students, individuals or teams in the TriCity area.

■ Compete against others for a prize for the strongest bridge.

■ Interact with interesting and exciting engineering and geoscience displays

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REGISTRATION • Registration form, competition rules, competitionday schedule of events, construction hints and F.A.Q. at apeg. bc.ca/tc and follow the link: NEGM: Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition > • Print the registration form, fill it in and have it signed by a parent or guardian.

• Take the form and the $5.00 fee (cash only) to the Coquitlam City Centre Library and pick up your bridge kit until the end of March. Take your kit home to design and build your own bridge.

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Fraser Valley Soccer League action last Saturday at Gates Park in Port Coquitlam saw the PoCo FC Cascadians (0-1-8) take on the Port Moody Lordco Gunners (7-1-3) in U21 play. The visitors trounced their hosts 6-0 and now sit in second place. The two teams meet again this weekend.

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Chan gets freshman honour for San José A Coquitlam gymnast is getting some southern exposure.

Taylor Chan, who attends San José State University, has been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Women’s Gymnastics Freshman of the Week for her performances last week at the Metroplex Challenge in Fort Worth, Tex. This is her second such honour this season.

At the four-team meet, Chan

won her second event title of the season as she won the floor with a season-best score of 9.850. She is the MPSF’s top performer on floor with a 9.825 average. Chan was also part of the floor team that scored a 49.050, tying for the 14th-best floor score in school history.

On the vault, Chan added a team-best 9.775 and was part of the vault team that scored a season-best 48.750, tying

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for the 13th-highest score in school history. Chan also competed on beam, earning a score of 9.175.

Chan joined the San José State Spartan team this season after competing for TAG Sports Centre in Coquitlam.

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And now, they are champions.

Port Coquitlam Pirates on the weekend brought home the Atom A1 title banner for the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association, finishing atop the regular season standings over competitors from Abbotsford, Semiahmoo, Ridge Meadows, Mission, Aldergrove, and Langley.

It had been 10 years since a Pirates squad had bought

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the Atom A1 Rep championship banner to PoCo. Over the course of the past few seasons, PoCo’s board of directors and coaching staff put increased focus on skill development and building a winning culture that is showing in the club’s results.

“We emphasized the on-ice commitment level which has led to a good regular season start to finish,” said Doneau Menard, director of hockey for the Pirates. “We’re now looking forward to the playoffs.

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The 55+ BC Games, hosted last summer by Coquitlam, left behind a legacy fund totalling approximately $30,000 that will be available to Coquitlam non-profit sports organizations.

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55+ Games legacy is cash for Coquitlam non-profits A legacy fund has been set up from last year’s 55+ BC Games and sports organizations in Coquitlam are being invited to apply for financial awards.

The fund currently has approximately $30,000, which will be available to nonprofit, charitable, private or unincorporated organizations registered in Coquitlam.

The intent of the program, according to a 55+ BC Games Society press release, is to promote active 55+ residents,

sport and community activities as well as facilities and services.

“We are very thankful for the corporate and individual sponsorship along with the the thousands of volunteer hours and expertise that delivered this very successful event,” said Gayle Statton, president of Coquitlam 2016 55+ Games Society.

More than 3,200 athletes participated in 22 sports during the four-day games, which took place last September as part of the city of Coquitlam’s 125th birthday celebrations. Another

1,000 volunteers were required to take on support roles.

The annual competition has been held in British Columbia since 1988 — it was previoulsy known as the BC Seniors Games — to promote yearround participation in sport for people 55 years and older.

The deadline for funding applications is March 31.

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June 30, 1986 - February 3, 2009 My daughter - My sister - My friend Eight long years have passed since we lost you that terrible night. Nothing about that is easy to accept or to understand. Each day that passes is filled with an emptiness that turns into a sadness that never seems to go away leaving the hole in our hearts and family unable to mend. We miss who you were and who you would be today. We miss you at every milestone and although we feel your presence beside us we still wish we could give you a hug. And along with this sadness, there is a puppy who still misses his cuddles with you.

The moment that you died My heart was torn in two One side filled with heartache The other died with you I often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon my cheeks

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REICH, Ken March 2, 1955 − January 27, 2017 Ken Reich passed away surrounded by family on January 27, 2017 at Abbotsford Hospital.

Predeceased by his father Herbert and his mother Ella. Survived by his wife, Sylvia, brother Bob, sisters Susan and Betty, children Esther (Brian), Sharon (Nick) and Daniel (Alyscia), and grandson Zachary.

Ken will be remembered for the wonderful blessing he was to all around him: amazing husband, loving and generous father, and faithful friend. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held on February 4th at 2 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Coquitlam.

WOURMS, Scott Anthony November 12, 1964 - January 19, 2017 Scott passed away at Royal Columbian Hospital at age 52. He leaves behind father Emil Wourms; sisters Tammy (Pete), Anne Kelly (Brent); daughter Jessica; and son Kyle; and many friends and relatives. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 11am, Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC.

JEONG GA Nae Restaurant In Coquitlam seeks a Cook. Compl. of secondary school. 3 yrs or more exp. in cooking.

Basic in English $18-20/hr, 37.5 hrs/wk jeongganae2014 @gmail.com #107 2922 Glen Dr. Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 2P5

F/T & P/T Exp. Kitchen Helper req’d for Indian restaurant. Must know how to make samosas. Apply in person: 20726 Lougheed Hwy, MRidge, btwn 2-5pm.

The Tri City News is looking for a Driver to

deliver bundles to carriers in the Coquitlam area.

Wednesdays and Fridays. Must have reliable van or the like. Please call 604-472-3040.

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Assistant residential caretaker needed for a large condo complex in Coquitlam near Lougheed Mall & Skytrain station.

Reporting to the on-site manager, the duties consist of sharing the interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance of the complex. Hours are full-time, Sun-Thurs, 8AM-4:30PM Starting salary commensurate with experience.

Skills and abilities required: • Physical ability to perform related cleaning, maintenance and repair duties.

• One year of related experience.

• A high personal standard for the quality of one’s work.

• A good work ethic.

• Ability to maintain good relationships with the residents.

A detailed job description and task list will be provided to interested candidates. Please email your resume to Cindy Cross, Profile Properties at ccross@profile-properties.com.

Please note that selected candidates will be contacted to interview for the position.

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Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Tri-CityNews will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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YOU CAN WORK: • Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday (must be available each day), 11am – 6pm YOU HAVE: • English reading & writing • A car (a must) to carry supplies • Good grooming: no visible tats, studs or facial hair (men) • Food Safe (must be obtained) Training: in our Burnaby Office Pay: up to $12.50/hour

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Construction Labourers $13+ • Skilled Labourers $17 Cleaners/Janitors $12+ • Carpenters $22-30 OFA $20 • CS0 $22+ • TCP $17

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FLAG PERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

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VALLEY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS Apply in Person 9770-199A St, Langley or Email resume: jobapplication@valleytraffic.ca

Sales and Marketing Representative Seeking a new team member to market our business to business security solutions.

Applicants will possess: − Demonstrated closing skills − Ability to meet sales targets on a consistent basis − 3+ years in a sales/marketing position We offer a competitive salary plus commission, vehicle al− lowance and benefits program. If you would like to join our growing company please respond with resume: careers@timeaccessinc.com www.timeaccessinc.com

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HOME SERVICES

RENTALS

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All suites have balconies, Underground parking avail.

Refs. req. Small Pet OK. CALL 604-715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

CONCRETE HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO small!

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~ FULLY INSURED~

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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RENTALS

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $895/mo & $995/mo

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *

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and Hydro

Near Shopping & Amenities.

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Electrical Installations

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1010 6th Ave. New West.

Suites Available.

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Pets negotiable. Ref req.

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PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm suite, top flr. $895 2 bdrm corner suite $1,050 Includes heat/hot water - 1.5 blks to bus stops - 2 blks to Safeway/medical - City park across street - Gated parking & elevator - Adult oriented building - References required * SORRY NO DOGS * Call for appointment 604-464-3550

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AUTOMOTIVE

604-341-4446

• House Demolition & • House Stripping.

• Excavation & Drainage.

• Demo Trailer & • End Dump Services.

Disposal King Ltd.

604-306-8599

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

.

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MOVING

30 yrs experience WCB/Liability insured

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SUN DECKS

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.

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS All interior and Exterior Renovations and Additions Renovation Contractor Licensed and Insured Free Estimates “Satisfaction Guaranteed”

TREE SERVICES GREEN TREE

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Call Tom for Free Est.

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PLUMBING

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778-834-6966 LOCAL PLUMBER Licensed, insured, GAS FITTING, renos, repairs.

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ROOFING

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

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Roofing Expert 778-230-5717 Repairs/re-roof/new roofs.

All work guaranteed. Frank

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Need a Painter?

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TREE SERVICES

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GUTTERS

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LAWN & GARDEN

Landscaping, water lines, and cement work.

FLOORING

.

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS

HANDYMAN 7 days a week $45 per hour. 604-401-8794 www.differenthandyman.ca

Call Mark at

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Over 30 years of quality service

PATIOS

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Winter Clean-up. Affordable.

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.

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Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

All Electrical, Low Cost.

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www.disposalking.com

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HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS

www.nrgelectric.ca

COQ Edgar Ave,

PORT COQUITLAM: 775 - 3,000

SPECIAL WINTER PAINTING DISCOuNT Residential & Commercial

Renos & Repairs. BBB Member.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

COMMERCIAL

Call 604-240-7594 Craig 604-942-5591

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

604-878-5232

BBY S, 3 BR with bsmt, 2 bath, $2300. NS/Cat OK. 604-539-1959, 604-612-1960

Suits senior & students, Female Only to share ste.

Near Lougheed Mall & transit.

NS/NP. $500 incls utls.

.

17 years exp. Free Estimates

HOUSES FOR RENT

Extensively renovated 4BD. Rent this dream house.

Central PoCo. Laminate flrs, 5 new appls, new ktch, cov’d patio, carport, fnce, storage, pkg. Avail immed. $2,250.

NP NS. 604.833.2103

Interior & Exterior Specialist

35%OFF

ELECTRICAL

Always Reddy Rubbish Removal

Repaired

DRYWALL

Boarding & Taping, Good Rates! Reliable, Free Est. Reno’s & Small Jobs Welcome! Call Gurprit 604-710-7769

TOTAL RENOVATION

WorkSafeBC Insured

HANDYPERSON

BBY S, 3 BR upper dup, 1.5 ba. NS/NP. $1540 +60% utls.

604-539-1959, 604-612-1960 POCO Lrg 2 BR ste, newly reno’d, sh’d laundry. $1100 incls utls. NS/NP. Avail now.

604-945-4212, 778-874-9172

.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Gutters Cleaned &

SUITES FOR RENT PETS

PAY-LESS Pro Painting WINTER Interior SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS Free estimates. Licensed BBB A+ Rating for 37yrs.

Power Washing. Insured.

Call 24Hrs/7 Days Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

Time for a

touch-up?

Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

Any project,

BIG

or small...

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

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Organic Soya Sauce Chicken Whole

New Pacific Supermarket

有機玫瑰豉油雞

$

Effective from Feb. 3 - 6, 2017

Live Lobster

Malaysia Fish Cakes

(Large)

生猛游水大龍蝦

馬來西亞魚腐

$

Black Grapes (Seedless)

Honey Mandarins

無核黑葡萄(提子)

蜜柑

4.49

1.49

$

/LB.

Watercress 西洋菜

珍珠白菜苗

1.49

$

/LB.

Pork Shoulder Blade Steaks w/Bone

Taiwan Spinach 台灣有頭菠菜

/EA. /EA.

Bok Choy Miu

1.49

$

/LB.

9.99

/LB.

Pork Belly 五花腩

貴妃大肉扒

12.99

$

3 for$2.99

/LB.

20LB

Med Gourmet Sunflower Oil

金鳳泰國香米

Med Gourmet 葵花籽油

Golden Phoenix Jasmine Rice

$

16.99

$

/BAG

Wang Korean Seasoned Seaweed (Laver) 16x4g 皇牌韓國即食紫菜 $

4.99

2.39

$

/EA.

Searay Greenland Turbot 海威龍鱈魚

1L

2.99 /EA.

DDP Walnut 800g (Jar) ＤＤＰ核桃

$

/EA.

Sunrise Original Chinese Style Tofu Puff 160g 日昇正牌家鄉豆腐朴

1.49

$

/EA.

.99 8.99 /EA.

Sunrise Premium Medium Firm Tofu 350g

日昇鮮板豆腐

1.09

$

/EA.

Searay G/L Fz. Pacific White Shrimp Devined 31-40 2LB

$

/LB.

3.09

/LB.

450g

蓬盛香港橄欖菜

李錦記熊貓蠔油

2.49

2.99

$

/EA.

Sunrise Soyganic Smoked Tofu 210g 日昇有機煙燻豆乾

$

4.75

P.S. P.S. Olive Vegetable Vegetable

LKK Panda Oyster Sauce 510g

$

$

/LB.

2.39

Sunrise Homemade Style Fried Tofu 360g 日昇家常豆腐角 $

/EA.

Superior Soft Tofu 300g 頂好絹絲滑豆腐

.69 2 for$1.69

/EA.

2.19 /EA.

Searay Silver Fish 2x200g 海威白飯魚

2 for$5.49

/EA.

/EA.

Boneless Pork Loin Chops 冇骨豬扒

Pork Collar 梅頭肉

海威(金牌)去腸白蝦 31/40-2磅

3.39

$

Largest Selection of Locally Grown Vegetables From Our Own Farm!

604.552.6108

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Glen Dr

Northern Ave COQUITLAM CENTRE

Unit 1056, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

(Located in Henderson Mall)

Offers valid from Feb. 3-6, 2017. Quantities and /or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in store, no rain check or substitution. Advertised prices and product selection may vary by store, New Pacific Supermarket reserves the right to limit quantities, descriptions take precedence over photos. We reserve the right to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or illustrations.

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