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122 trees to get axe to make way for rec centre JANIS CLEUGH

The Tri-CiTy News

More than 80% of the trees on land designated for the expanded Port Coquitlam recreation complex will be chopped down.

And about half of them will be felled on the north side of the site starting next Tuesday — the day after an open house for the public to look over plans for the four-year, $132-million construction project.

The tree loss has drawn the ire of many PoCo residents, some of whom have left comments via social media.

Yesterday (Thursday), the city’s community recreation complex project team told The Tri-City News that of the 146 trees on the downtown site, 122 will be removed.

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Gabby Gregor and Ava Stanley’s experiment — about how people react to faces with symmetrical or asymmetrical features, large or small eyes, and blue or green eyes, and how those reactions relate to human and animal attraction — was part of Hillcrest middle school’s science fair on Wednesday. For more photos, see page 20.

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WELCOMING REFUGEES

Refugee kids flee U.S., now in Tri-City schools DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Reports of refugees walking across the Canadian border due to fears about U.S. President

Donald Trump’s travel ban and other White House moves on immigration have drawn attention across the country and around the world.

And while many of those

reports have focused on people trudging through the snow in Manitoba, some refugees seeking asylum have ended up in the Tri-Cities, and their children are already enrolled in local

public schools. Six families have settled in Coquitlam after arriving from the U.S., according to School District 43 officials, although their home countries are Syria and Iraq. Seven chil-

dren are in elementary schools and two at middle schools, all starting within a week of their arrival, according to Reno Ciolfi, assistant superintendent.

The revelation that families

are fleeing the U.S. for Canada came Tuesday as school trustees were given an update on the refugee situation. see FEWER REFUGEES, page 3

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Fewer refugees coming here overall continued from front page

Overall, according to Ciolfi, fewer refugee families are arriving, likely due to the lack of affordable housing in the area because a stock of older apartments is being replaced by new developments in the Cottonwood and North Road areas of Coquitlam. Instead, a majority of Syrian refugees have been settling in Surrey, with about 600 enrolling in schools by the end of 2016.

It’s not known why this latest batch of refugees chose Coquitlam and SD43 isn’t giving out identifying information for privacy reasons, but Ciolfi and principal Krisztine Trumley told trustees Tuesday the community typically rallies around refugees and Ciolfi said he expects this new group to get help, too.

For example, the Settlement Workers in Schools program, funded by the federal government and about to be renewed for three years, provides workers who help families in their own language. As well, Tri-City residents have helped other Syrian refugees over the last year, collecting donations, providing food, helping with transportation and jobs, and even introducing families to Canadian cultural traditions.

While some school districts, such as New Westminster, are working on or have drafted a sanctuary school policy to ensure students without immigration status get an education, Ciolfi said SD43 doesn’t need to go that route. “We function so well with our community partners that there’s nothing in those policies that would benefit [the refugees],” Ciolfi said.

Still, with fewer refugee students expected to arrive in SD43, the district has closed the Welcome Centre at Montgomery middle school, although a new Welcome Centre for all newcomer students is expected to open at Centennial secondary.

The district is also looking at hiring a youth worker funded

by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada because older refugee students who moved here last year are having a harder time adjusting. Ciolfi said students aged 15, 16 and 17 want to have the same opportunities as their Canadian peers — part-time jobs, activities and social networks — but poor English language skills combined with trauma and other issues make it difficult for them.

“The students don’t have that access but they have the same need,” Ciolfi said.

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Students at Montgomery middle school in Coquitlam put out the welcome mat for refugee students last year when the federal government began settling Syrian refugees into the community. Now that fewer are coming to School District 43, the refugee welcome centre has been closed. However, there has been a recent uptick in arrivals of families from Syria and Iraq crossing over from the U.S. seeking refugee status.

SOCIETY AIMS TO FILL GAP IN REFUGEE HELP

Most of the refugees who arrived in this region last year were sponsored either by groups or the government. For those who arrive in Canada without documentation, however, the social net is much flimsier.

They typically have to wait two months until their claims are heard, said Mario Ayala, executive director of the Inland Refugee Society, and until that time, they aren’t eligible for income assistance.

To fill in the gap, his group helps them find shelter, puts them in touch with lawyers, and food banks, and provides English language training.

But the group relies entirely on grants and donations, and Ayala said resources will be in short supply if numbers increase. “These two months, they don’t have any support, they become our children, because the only support they can get is from us or other charities.”

Among his group’s needs are cash donations, affordable rental accommodation and volunteers to teach English (more information at inlandrefugeesociety.ca).

In January, the Vancouver-based agency that finds temporary housing, food, English training and other assistance for refugee claimants helped 98 refugees — almost double the 50 last January — and has been contacted by another 57 people already in February. About half are families, he said, and the other half are single people. Many end up in Surrey or Langley where there is more affordable housing, although Coquitlam and Burnaby have also been popular destinations.

Added Ayala: “Right now with the ban of these seven [Muslim-dominant] countries from the U.S. we are expecting more people.”

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The Tri-CiTy News

For someone who has only lived in Canada for a few months, curling be a puzzling sport.

Sobhan Monazzami, an immigrant who moved to Coquitlam last summer, said it never occurred to her when she lived in Iran that sliding rocks down a sheet of ice could be amusing.

“It is very new to me,” she told The Tri-City News, adding that she usually played volleyball or basketball in her hometown of Urmia.

But last Saturday, she got her chance to try out one of Canada’s most popular winter sports.

She joined a group of participants from the Immigrant Services Society of BC’s Learning In Action program, which holds community events to help clients improve their English and learn about Canadian culture.

While Monazzami may not be ready to take part in the next bonspiel, she said she came away from the experience with a greater appreciation for the sport.

“In the past, I don’t understand anything about curling — I am just seeing it on TV,” she said. “But when I go curling and I play it, I really enjoy it.”

Entertainment and activity are just two of the benefits of the program, said Claire Pinkett, an instructional coordinator with ISSBC’s LINC program.

Most of the participants are either beginner or lower-intermediate level English speakers, and they are paired with longtime Canadian residents more familiar with the language and culture.

The groups take part in new activities and visit local sites, encouraging people like Monazzami to get out in their new community and learn about the country’s culture,

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“It really builds confidence in using language,” Pinkett said, noting the organization tries to pick events that a newcomer may be intimidated to try on their own. “When you go out there, you actually see that what you are learning is extremely beneficial.”

Jasper Kin, a 48-year-old immigrant from Daegu, South Korea, said he had never curled in his homeland but had heard about the sport.

He and his wife go to school to learn English through ISSBC and he said opportunities to try out new things, like curling last weekend, helps him get to know new people and improve his language skills — although soccer is his preferred sport.

“I like sports,” he said.

“When we are playing curling and other games, we are very close and friendly.”

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Bikes, balls and more for KidSport sale Donations taken in the Tri-Cities for annual sale of sporting goods JANIS CLEUGH

The Tri-CiTy News

Forty used bikes donated to KidSport Tri-Cities are now in good working condition and will be up for sale next month thanks to skilled students at Riverside secondary.

The seven students in the Port Coquitlam high school’s bicycle maintenance and repair course — a full-credit program started last year by teacher Christine Hilliard with the help of instructors Giovanni Vorrvloi and Vera Rushton — took in the donated wheels for repair last semester.

Bicycles were thoroughly inspected and assessed for safety. And the ones that passed the test will be returned to the local charity for its biannual sale of used sporting goods, happening on March 4 at Riverside.

As part of their course, the students will also volunteer for at least four hours at the event.

“It’s been a great partnership,” said Chris Wilson, executive director of KidSport Tri-Cities.

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Grade 10 students in Riverside secondary’s bicycle maintenance and repair course — Kris Liroff, Aidan Dandy and Michael Matheson — with instructors Giovanni Vorrvloi, Vera Rushton and Christine Hilliard at the Port Coquitlam high school.

Hilliard estimates the value of the students’ labour for KidSport this season at around $1,200.

Aidan Dandy, 15, said he has enjoyed the class as it has given him the know-how to fix his own mountain bike.

“We learn about teamwork,” fellow student Michael Matheson added.

Beside KidSport, the

students also worked once a week with bike technician Ryan Gardiner of Caps Westwood Cycle and with a city youth official; the class has also cleaned up bikes for a Syrian refugee family in need, Hilliard said, noting tool donations and other supplies for the program have come in from KMS Tools, Lordco and the BC Innovation Council.

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The aim of the course is “to give them some employment skills,” said Hilliard, a former French immersion teacher.

“We want them to problem solve,” she said. “And, with KidSport, it’s a good way for them to give back to the community.” jcleugh@tricitynews.com @jcleughTC @TriCityNews

DONATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING NOW KidSport Tri-Cities will accept used sporting goods through March 3 at the following locations: • Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam); • Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.); • Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam); • and Riverside secondary (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam).

Presented by Westminster Savings and sponsored in part

by The Tri-City News, the KidSport sale runs at Riverside secondary on March 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is by donation or with a non-perishable item for the Share food bank. Visit kidsporttricities.ca.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Transgender talk in SD43 conduct code Discrimination language in next agenda books DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Student agenda books next year will remind students not to discriminate against transgender students but it’s not known whether School District 43 will go as far as establishing gender-neutral washrooms.

The board of education on Tuesday unanimously approved an update to the student code of conduct, adding gender identity (how a person feels about their gender) and expression (how a person publicly presents their gender) to a list of things that must not be discriminated against. The list also includes race, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and the terms were added to the code of conduct to mirror the Human Rights Code of British Columbia.

The update was made on the eve of Pink Shirt Day when people across the district were taking part in activities to raise awareness about bullying.

Trustees also asked for a

report on what is being done about providing genderneutral washrooms. A call to the district about whether new middle and high schools under construction would have gender-neutral washrooms was not returned by The Tri-City News’ press deadline yesterday.

Gender-neutral signs have been showing up on bathrooms around the world in acknowledgement and acceptance of transgender needs, including at the homeless shelter on Gordon Avenue in Coquitlam.

Some Maple Ridge high schools have been posting signs making single-stall washrooms available to all, including one that reads “Whatever, Just Wash Your Hands.” And in Vancouver, district policy includes deciding on a caseby-case basis on the use of washrooms and change rooms by transgender students.

As well, Vancouver School District’s sexual orientation and gender identities policy notes that where possible, the board will strive to make available single-stall gender-neutral washrooms at all school locations and work sites.

A recent federal parliamentary committee report indi-

cated that 8% of B.C.’s student population is LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) and last year a group for transgender youth and another for their parents or caregivers was started in the Tri-Cities.

The new student code of conduct will also be posted on the district’s website at www. sd43.bc.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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The sign on the door of a single-stall washroom at a Maple Ridge high school reads, “Whatever, Just Wash Your Hands.”

Moody Centre Station TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN

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Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive Port Moody, B.C. Times: Public Hearing 7pm • Regular Council Meeting immediately following the Public Hearing Television coverage airs on Shaw Cable 4 at 9am on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

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Notice of Public Input Opportunity Temporary Use Permit – 2380-2390 Mary Hill Road

Temporary Use Permit No. TU000011

The Temporary Use Permit will permit Quantum Properties Inc. to construct a temporary building to accommodate a real estate sales and presentation centre associated with its proposed development of adjoining lands.

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A pothole in Port Moody, one of many on Tri-City streets.

AFTER THE SNOW

Hit a pothole? Don’t expect $ from cities JANIS CLEUGH The Tri-CiTy News

Commuters weaving along Tri-City streets to avoid potholes is a common sight these days.

But if you drive into a pothole and blow a tire, don’t expect to get any money out of the city.

Under the province’s Local Government Act, municipalities are generally not liable for damages that arise from a breakdown on a road.

For it to be held liable, a municipality must be found negligent in its road maintenance and “the city cannot entertain claims for compensation in a case where there is absence of negligence,” said Ian Wind,

Port Coquitlam’s purchasing manager.

Since early December, when snow storms and freezing weather began, PoCo has seen a spike in the number of inquiries and requests related to vehicle damage, he said.

Port Moody has had four formal pothole complaints related to tire and/or rim damage that have been forwarded to the city’s insurance provider, the Municipal Insurance Association of BC, said city spokesperson Rosemary Lodge.

And in Coquitlam, 15 claims about poor road conditions have been made since Dec. 1.

“Potholes are often not the result of snow itself but the freezing and thawing cycle ac-

companied by any winter storm (snow or otherwise) so there is no way to determine if the potholes were due to a snow storm specifically,” communications manager Kathleen Vincent said.

PoCo’s Wind suggests commuters seek advice about coverage from their personal car insurance provider. And he recommends if drivers see a pothole to immediately contact the city for repair: • Coquitlam: call 604-9273500 or email epw@coquitlam. ca; • Port Coquitlam: call 604-927-5498 or email publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca; • Port Moody: call 604-4694574.

5 pm on Thursday, March 2, 2017 Heritage Room Port Coquitlam City Hall

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

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

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Public Works Recruitment Open House Mar 7 | 4 -7 pm Join us! 1737 Broadway St. Port Coquitlam The City of Port Coquitlam’s Public Works Division is hosting an open house to recruit qualified individuals for the position of Operations Maintenance Worker.

We would like to speak with you if you have: • One year of previous municipal experience related to public works maintenance tasks; such as garbage collection, streets maintenance, vegetation control or utilities maintenance and/or experience in civil construction projects; • or six months previous experience and have successfully completed Water or Wastewater Operator course; • Have positive can-do attitude; and • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License (Class 3 with air endorsement is preferred) If this sounds like you, bring your resume, a cover letter and a current copy of your drivers abstract to our open house. Can’t make the open house? Apply online at portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs by Feb 28, 2017.

Inspection of Documents

Prior to the public input opportunity, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed development variance permit, a larger drawing and any related reports and plans at: Development Services, Port Coquitlam City Hall Annex 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) until 4:00 pm on March 2, 2017

CITY HALL 2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Carolyn Deakin, Assistant Corporate Officer 604.927.5212 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

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Street address: 2380, 2382, 2384 and 2390 Mary Hill Road

Notice of Public Input Opportunity

Development Variance Permit – 2150 Wilson Avenue, 2438 and 2446 Mary Hill Road

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00037

The Parking and Development Management Bylaw No. 3525 would be varied to relax the requirements for off-site servicing associated with this development. For clarity, this variance applies to and only to works required for construction of a new community recreation complex and shall not extend to other development.

PUBLIC HEARING 7 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

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Street address: 2150 Wilson Avenue, 2438 and 2446 Mary Hill Road

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

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

CITY HALL 2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Inspection of Documents

Prior to the public input opportunity, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed development variance permit, a larger drawing and any related reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays)

Carolyn Deakin, Assistant Corporate Officer 604.927.5212 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

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More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Enrolment drop is predicted for ’17/’18

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DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 enrolment — the all-important number that guarantees provincial funding — is expected to drop slightly in September because kindergarten registration is not keeping up with graduates who are leaving local high schools.

SD43 is expecting 134 fewer full-time equivalent students next year, essentially flatlining enrolment that has been subject to slight fluctuations in recent years.

Assistant superintendent Gerald Shong said the estimate is conservative but is based on factors such as how many students are coming out of new housing developments or arrive during the year, kindergarten sign-ups and the number of students expected to graduate.

According to numbers released at the board of education meeting Tuesday, 2,736 high school students are expected to graduate in June but only 2,175 five-year-olds are expected to enrol. However, 489 students are expected to move to the district, offsetting the drop.

“This is important to us because we base our budget on this,” said Coquitlam Trustee Barb Hobson.

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Students moving to School District 43 are expected to offset a smaller intake of kindergarten students in September.

The province’s forecast has the district only losing 59 students but Shong said the Ministry of Education just uses a trend line to get its numbers.

Meanwhile, the fate of refugee families who live along the North Road-Cottonwood corridor, where new developments are replacing older apartment units, is as yet unknown.

Some have already moved

to other districts, including Surrey, Langley and even Abbotsford, the school district said, and numbers of refugee students may drop this year.

But Shong told The Tri-City News a decrease in refugee student enrolment hasn’t yet been seen in schools, although he said the district is monitoring the situation.

After ten years of continuous public consultations and project refinement, Andrew Peller Limited and its planning team of consultants has submitted an application to the City of Port Moody for an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning for the future Westport Village (the former Andres Wines property).

Please join us at our Community Information Meeting to view the proposed concept, meet the project team and have your questions answered about this important Port Moody site.

Community Information Meeting Details When: Monday, February 27th 2017 Time: 5 - 7pm (drop in) Venue: City Hall Galleria (100 Newport Dr, Port Moody) Light refreshments will be provided

For more information on the project or the upcoming meeting, please contact the Andrew Peller Planning Team at virginia.bird@andrewpeller.com

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The influence of the Evergreen Extension is being felt as the city of Port Moody develops its transportation plan for the next two decades.

PORT MOODY

Two legs and transit big part of trans. plan $37M in tax cash for city projects in the next 20 years SARAH PAYNE

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In the face of significant anticipated growth both within city limits and from points further east, Port Moody is tailoring its new Master

Transportation Plan to encourage walking, cycling and transit.

The plan, which is expected to be endorsed after a handful of minor amendments at a future council meeting, will serve to guide transportation and land use decisions for at least the next 20 years.

City projects come with a price tag of about $37 million, most of which would be funded through development

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contributions.

About $8.7 million is earmarked for city coffers, including 20 short-term projects to be implemented over the next five years at a cost of $2.3 million.

Some of the projects anticipated over the life of the plan include: • three new overpasses ($15.1 million, funded by development);

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Overpasses among PM trans. solutions continued from page 9

• 27 walkability improvements ($5 million, combined city and development funding); • 18 bike improvement projects ($5 million, combined funding); • 11 safety improvement projects ($1.5 million, mainly city funding); • four efficiency improvements ($730,000, city funding); • two transit improvements ($1.1 million, city funding); • and 20 accessibility improvements ($2.7 million, mainly development funding).

The total cost to implement all 87 projects in the plan is $94.5 million but a staff report notes about 90% of that cost would be driven by development and, therefore, funded by development contributions.

Among the many strategies to improve all forms of traffic in and through the city are ways to address a few key headaches.

Changes to the Moody Street bottleneck include adding new traffic signals and restricting cars travelling in certain directions to improve traffic flow, but with the existing overpass expected to last another 20 years, the only relief from the

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loop may come if the Flavelle sawmill and Andrés Wines properties are developed.

Improvements are also slated for Clarke Road (widening to four lanes), Gatensbury Road (adding a sidewalk to one side), Moray Street (installing street lights), Noons Creek Drive (removing temporary traffic calming devices), Ioco Road and several others.

New pedestrian and cycling overpasses across the Evergreen Extension tracks are proposed to connect Moody Centre and Rocky Point Park. Possible locations include east of the Moody Centre Station, at Coronation Park to connect a potential new development there to the Inlet Centre Station, and on St. Johns, east of Moody Street.

Another possible overpass, this one for vehicles as well, could connect Suter Brook and Klahanie if the land west of Capilano Road and east of Nootka Way is developed.

Improving cycling options is a key target in the plan, with strategies to develop a complete bicycle network connecting all neighbourhoods and to improve cycling facilities such as bike parking, transit integration and a regional bike-share program.

The transportation plan

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proposes off-street bike paths on parts of St. Johns, Murray, Clarke and Ioco, on-street separated lanes for Clarke and parts of St. Johns east of Moody, on-street bicycle lanes with painted markings, and neighbourhood bikeways.

To triple the number of daily transit trips — from 9% today to 22% in 2045, TransPort Moody proposes improving connections to transit facilities, advocating for service improvements and continuing to plan transit-oriented communities around the two Evergreen stations.

The plan also seeks to improve the major street network by removing the little-used westbound HOV lanes on St. Johns for the morning rush hour (with TransLink approval) and replacing it with parking, bike facilities and curb extensions. A similar move on Clarke Street would shift that lane to a general purpose lane and on-street bike lanes.

Once the transportation plan is approved by council and the finance committee has developed funding options, staff will likely begin implementing the high-priority projects once the budget is approved in May. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Variety of species of trees to be cut down, more to be planted continued from front page

The trees — a variety of species, including oak, cypress, magnolia and sequoia — were planted as the centre expanded over the years, with many in the wrong places, the team said.

Some grew into BC Hydro power lines, including an 18 m tall Douglas Fir near the current Kingsway Avenue entrance, which has to come down to make way for the renovation.

That tree is listed as “significant” in the city’s tree bylaw because of its size and species but despite that status, the city can remove the tree under provisions of the bylaw to construct a building, the team said.

Of the trees to be felled, 64 are inside the footprint for the new rec complex and 58 more have been identified as being “in fair or marginal condition.

A large number of these have been impacted by significant, ongoing hydro line clearance pruning and have poor structure,” the team told The Tri-City News by email.

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Still, the city plans to save 24 trees, including Japanese cherry, deodar cedar, red oak, pin oak, red maple, flowering dogwood and weeping giant sequoia — seven of which will be retained on site, along the perimeter, which will be protected with fencing and signage; another 17 young trees will be relocated to other city properties and parks.

As well, the team said new trees will be planted but the exact number has yet to be determined.

“We recognize the loss of trees will have a significant impact on the site until new trees are planted and the city will leave the trees standing as long as possible until subsequent construction phases

start,” stated the team, which is made up of Kristen Meersman (director of engineering and public works), Laura Lee Richard (director of development services), Lori Bowie (director of recreation) and Karen Grommada (director of finance).

City staff are also working with a contractor to figure out how it will use the lumber; branch and stem debris may be chipped for mulch.

Groundbreaking for the 205,000-sq. ft. rec centre starts next month and, when the comples is fully open by June 2021, the complex will feature a leisure pool, three ice sheets and the Terry Fox Library. jcleugh@tricitynews.com @jcleughTC

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Premium problem

Health care is not free, Finance Minister Mike de Jong insists, but a number of British Columbians think there are better ways for people to pay for it.

The issue has arisen again because the BC Liberal government has promised to cut MSP payments in half next year for households that make less than $120,000 annually.

Under current rules, for those who do not have companysponsored health benefits, B.C. residents are paying premiums based on income topping out at $75 for people making over $42,000 a year while those making less than $24,000, post secondary-students and minors pay nothing.

Some have suggested the province do away with MSP payments and instead raise all the funds through taxes so payments are tied to income instead of a flat fee.

The province has announced it is considering this option but it’s not ready to do away with the lucrative fees that will bring in $1.7 billion after changes announced this week.

But with an election in the offing, who’s to say what the future of MSP premiums will be.

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PROVINCIAL ELECTION

BC Liberals again use public purse for partisan purpose

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rank up your spam filters, ready your arm for a spindoctor vaccination and prepare to be bragged to — the BC Liberals are coming.

If you are very engaged, a journalist or a masochist, you may have noticed a veritable tsunami of press releases issued by the provincial government in recent weeks.

I sure have, but the one that twigged me to the subject was the PAUL HENDERSON serious-sounding missive that Environment Minister Mary Polak and Transportation Minister Todd Stone would be at an “important announcement” at Jack Poole Plaza at 9 a.m. on Jan. 18. That “important” announcement was to show off the three new designs for BC Parks licence plates.

Don’t stop the presses.

This is how it goes with an election on the horizon. Every burble of activity in any department, in any ministry, in any corner of the government that can be spun as positive is shared.

So I did some counting.

Six months out from the provincial election on May 9 of this year was Nov. 9, 2016. In the 101-day period from Nov. 9 to Feb. 17, NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-630-3300 n

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the government’s team of spin doctors sent out 943 press releases.

That’s an average of 9.3 a day.

In the three non-election years prior to that, over the same period, they issued 512 releases in 2016, 466 in 2015 and 426 in 2014, for an average of 468 or 4.6 a day.

Four years ago, prior to the 2013 general election over that same period, the BC Liberal-led government issued 614 press releases.

A similar pattern? Yup. In 2012, it was 376, in 2011, 362, and 2010, 367.

And for the small percentage of readers who are really, really paying attention, and who think this sounds familiar, that’s because it should.

“Just sign up for government press releases and you’ll be the recipient of more inbox spam than you’ll get from a Nigerian Viagra dealer” — that’s from my column on March 21, 2013, in the leadup to the 40th provincial election.

None of this comes as much of a surprise to University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford, who says it’s old-fashioned Canadian, pork-barrel political campaigning.

“Suddenly, new government money becomes available to renovate the dilapidated curling rink in town!” Telford tells me. “It is distasteful but also small potatoes.”

What Telford is more concerned about is the slick TV ads recently appearing that purport to tout government programs, spots

that are really just campaign advertisements for the BC Liberals.

“Here we see a large expenditure by government for purely partisan purposes,” he says.

Some provinces, including Ontario, have cracked down on this type of behaviour, requiring all government advertising to be vetted by an independent officer of the legislature. Seems like a good idea.

Worse still is when actual public policy is put forth that is driven purely by electoral considerations. Telford is thinking here of the 15% property tax on foreign buyers in Metro Vancouver and the first-time home buyer program.

“These are the sorts of ideas that ought to be proposed in a campaign and enacted if the party is afforded a mandate by the people. These sorts of initiatives taken on the fly without a broader policy program can distort public policy and government finances for years if not decades.”

As for press releases, make no mistake: I would rather have more information, more communication than less.

But an unwanted press release can easily be ignored. It is the more insidious use of tax dollars and public policy for purely partisan purposes leading up to an election that should concern the public.

Paul J. Henderson is a reporter for the Chilliwack Progress. paul.henderson@theprogress.com

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AIR QUALITY

Hit the big polluters first The Editor, Re. “Metro Van ponders new wood-burning rules” (The TriCity News, Feb. 3).

To Metro Vancouver’s director of air quality and climate change: I grew up in east Vancouver in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s and well remember the dirty air that we all breathed. I lived in houses that had oil stoves, sawdust burners, wood and coal stoves and furnaces. The atmosphere in and outside our dwellings was polluted.

Industrial pollution was rampant and the contribution of cars, trucks and buses should not go unmentioned (and, of course, cigarette and cigar smoking was extensive).

I am your ally in continuing efforts to improve our environment but the suggestion that all conventional fireplaces be replaced by more efficient woodburning units is not acceptable.

We have a well-maintained fireplace that is used just a few times a year — Christmas, etc.

Our wood is well seasoned and dry. We keep our fireplace in case the power goes out or there is some other emergency when

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Some education may be needed about wood-burning fireplaces but they aren’t the region’s big air quality problem, says the writer. it would be our only source of heat.

I wish we could rely on Metro to take care of our home heating in the event of an emergency or power outage. Until such a guarantee is in place (and we all know it never will be), we should not be denied the ability to keep ourselves warm.

I would like to see Metro addressing pollution that is not necessarily visible but threatens the lives of humans and wildlife. I am referring to the extensive use of pesticides and other

chemicals by homeowners, municipalities and farmers. The ongoing battle between people who live near the Metro organic waste processing plant and the owners/operators of that plant is a disgrace. The pollution of earth and ground water by garbage deposits in the Metro area and towns that are being paid to take our garbage will have health effects for many years to come.

Pollution from gas-powered snowblowers, lawnmowers, hedge clippers, weed trimmers,

leaf blowers and chainsaws is huge. Metro has done nothing to prevent air pollution from these sources — no emission controls on any of them and no attempts to minimize the noise pollution.

Does Metro have adequate ventilation requirements for restaurants? The grease and smoke from char broilers, deep fat fryers, griddles and pizza ovens can severely affect the indoor and outdoor air quality for people living near by.

The air pollution from ships in the harbour; airplanes and helicopters; trains spewing diesel fumes all over the Metro area; and coal dust that is very harmful to the environment goes on unchecked.

Clearly, there is much that can and must be done to improve our air quality and I have no doubt that some owners of wood-burning devices would benefit from an education program.

What would benefit our air quality the most, however, would be an aggressive correction of the extensive and huge sources of pollution that I have described.

Helen Brown, Coquitlam

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PUBLIC TRANSIT

Other options for 2 busy bus routes The Editor, Re. “Which route do you prefer for 159/169?” (The TriCity News, Feb. 10).

After reading this article, I wondered why the simplest solution to the concerns of those affected by the routes taken by the 159 and 169 buses were not mentioned.

If the objective is to provide accessible transit for Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam residents needing to go to either Braid Station or the industrial areas along United Boulevard, then the following suggestions would meet this objective: • Have the 159 travel from PoCo to Braid via the Mary Hill Bypass and Highway 1 without going through the industrial areas.

• On its return trip, the 159 could take the meandering route through United and the

Mayfair industrial area, then loop back to the Mary Hill Bypass heading to PoCo. • Retain the current route of the 169 from Coquitlam to Braid, then Braid to Coquitlam via Lougheed Highway. Those who need to go to United and industrial areas can transfer to the 159 at Braid.

• As the 159 route is longer, it may be necessary to have more buses ply this route than the 169.

With this slight change, those needing to get to Braid from PoCo and take the SkyTrain could get there faster while still providing a bus option for those coming from Coquitlam and PoCo needing to get to United Boulevard and the nearby industrial areas.

Anthony Poblete, Port Moody

The Tri-City News welcomes letters to the editor from readers. Submissions must contain name, address and daytime phone number. Email: newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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OD deaths way up in B.C.

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SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

About seven people in B.C. died every two days in January due to an illicit drug overdose, according to the latest numbers from the BC Coroners Service.

Last month, a total of 116 people died, a slight decrease from the peak of 142 deaths in December, prompting B.C.’s chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe, to urge those who are not drug dependent to avoid experimentation or any casual use of illicit drugs.

“The continuing high number of deaths shows that the risks remain extreme,” Lapointe said in a press release.

The number of illicit drug overdose deaths in January is a 36.5% increase over the same month in 2016, when there were 85 such deaths.

Most of the deaths in January 2017 — the majority were men between 30 and 49 years if age — were in Vancouver (45), Surrey (nine) and Kelowna (eight). The Tri-Cities were not listed in the report but the

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Fentanyl and other illicit drugs claimed 116 lives last month across British Columbia. coroners service compiles cities with only one or two deaths into an “other township” category to protect people’s privacy; that group saw 27 illicit drug overdose deaths last month.

In comparing numbers among health authority regions, the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in Fraser Health went down while Vancouver Coastal and Vancouver Island

New Chief aT pmpd

Port Moody’s new police chief will leave his red serge behind in Maple Ridge when he takes over from Chief Const. Chris Rattenbury on April 1.

David Fleugel has been with the RCMP for 25 years, with stints in patrol, property crimes, major crimes, drug enforcement, leadership and strategic planning. He joined Ridge Meadows RCMP in DAVID FLEUGEL 2011 after serving as one of the first regional duty officers for the RCMP Lower Mainland District.

“I have spent my entire policing career in Metro Vancouver working in municipal policing environments, and am very much looking forward to taking on a key community leadership role for the city of Port Moody,” Fleugel said in a press release.

Rattenbury will be retiring after serving 26 years with the Port Moody Police. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

matched or surpassed previous monthly highs.

The coroners service also noted that nearly all of the illicit drug overdose deaths (92.2%) happened inside, about half of them in private homes, while the remainder happened outside in vehicles, on sidewalks or streets, or in parks.

There were no deaths at supervised consumption or over-

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dose prevention sites.

Fentanyl is believed to account for the significant increase in illicit drug overdose deaths since 2012, since the number of deaths where fentanyl was not detected have remained relatively stable since 2011, with an average of about 293 deaths per year.

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Ready, Set, Learn.

Free Event for Families

Children will be able to participate in a variety of play based learning activities, listen to stories and have a healthy snack. Parents will be able to learn and play with their child and meet with early childhood education experts and local community agencies. Adding more fun to the festivities, enjoy an award-winning show by children’s entertainer Will Stroet.

Morning shows will be at 10 a.m. and afternoon shows will be at 1:30 p.m.

SMALL BUSINESS BC AWARDS

Yvonne and Jamie Cuthbert are owners of Rocky Point Ice Cream, which won top prize at last night’s 14th annual Small Business BC Awards gala in Vancouver. The ice cream shop was started in 1997.

TRI-CITY BUSINESS

PoMo biz wins B.C. honour A Port Moody eatery scooped the top prize last night (Thursday) at the 14th annual Small Business BC Awards gala.

Rocky Point Ice Cream Inc. beat out nearly 700 nominations to win the title of Best Company at an event at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver.

Started in 1997 and owned

by Jamie and Yvette Cuthbert, the ice cream store is located at Rocky Point Park and sells products it makes using local ingredients. Two years ago, it was a Top 5 finalist for an SBBC accolade.

Sponsored in part by the government of B.C. and the

Insurance Bureau of Canada, the SBBC awards aim to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs around the province.

As winners, the Cuthberts will receive $1,500, an all-access pass to Small Business BC seminars and expert services for a year.

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The Ready, Set, Learn initiative, sponsored by the B.C. Ministry of Education, provides families with an opportunity to make positive connections with the school system and local community agencies.

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A philanthropist known for challenging communities to match his donations has a new call out for the Tri-Cities.

Jack Gin — a Burnaby engineer and entrepreneur whose family foundation gives money to causes around the world — this month offered $10,000 over two years to Coquitlam’s Place des Arts for its ArtReach summer camp, a free program for kids whose families are in financial need.

The camp, now in its ninth year, costs $10,000 annually and is available to 48 children in Grades 1 to 5; it also includes a fully subsidized meal program.

Gin was approached by Place des Arts’ board member Steve Kim to support the camp in part.

“I don’t like to pay for the whole thing,” Gin told The Tri-City News. “I think the community should also be involved.”

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JACK GIN Gin Family Foundation has mostly targeted charities that focus on women and children’s needs. In 2013, he challenged Burnaby residents to contribute to a gastroscope at Burnaby Hospital and he paid half the $20,000 cost.

His foundation’s other gift recipients have included Union Gospel Mission (for summer camps for inner city kids); Seymour elementary school in Vancouver (for playground swings); and the Gilpin Daycare Project in Burnaby (for a new daycare).

It also has projects in Asia and Africa.

Gin, who has only donated once to the arts, recalled how his sister as a child benefitted from a summer arts scholarship. “That was really cool for her and for the family,” he said.

And he believes his new

contribution to ArtReach will help young students keep busy by not having their faces stuck to a computer screen.

“They shouldn’t be wearing out their thumbs with electrical devices,” the father of three grown children said. “We need to get disadvantaged kids outside and engaged and doing things.

It’s great that an organization like Place des Arts can provide these kinds of programs, and is partially funded by the community.”

Place des Arts’ executive director, Joan McCauley, praised Gin for paying for half of the program in 2017 and ’18. “By increasing access to quality arts education, we are providing children with the opportunity to learn new skills and, more importantly, to develop 21st century skills such as critical and creative thinking, empathy, collaboration and communication,” she said in a news release. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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Participants will meet several times a year, between two and five hours per month.

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The group, which mirrors Liberal MP Ron McKinnon’s constituency youth council that started last summer, will have its first meeting on March 3.

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Flushing may cause pressure fluctuations and some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. All of these conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears.

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Can a mini-computer be programmed to tell you what recycling bin to use? What makes people attractive? How is climate change affecting marine life? What’s the best kind of survival shelter to use in winter? Those questions and many more were answered by 550 junior scientists who participated in Hillcrest middle school’s science fair Feb. 22, with the best submissions heading to the GVRD Science Fair April 6 to 8 at UBC. Some of the top projects included: • (top left) Kate Zraly and Madeleine Quong-Lee, Terry Fox science fair winners, with a mini computer they programmed to scan items and identify what recycling bin they should be placed in; • (top right) Joyce Xi, with her study of ocean acidification, in which she found certain shells disintegrated when placed in water diluted with vinegar at acid levels expected in 100 to 200 years if CO2 levels continue to rise; • and (below) Tristan Lomas with his experiment of heat entrapment in various types of shelters, finding that a shelter covered in woody debris retained the most heat; the study was done in –7 C temperatures over several hours but not overnight, as he would have wished, because “my mom wouldn’t let me sleep outside.”

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Rock for the ages, some blues, too SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

There are rumblings about yet another snowfall this weekend (how is that even possible?) so it’s a good thing there is an outstanding lineup of live music, theatre and poetry to keep you out of the elements.

Friday, Feb. 24 COFFEEHOUSE TUNES

Join beloved performer Tony Prophet as he takes the stage at the Crossroads Coffeehouse at PoCo’s Gathering Place at Leigh Square. Prophet guarantees a good time with an energetic set list full of favourites, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door; contact 604-945-0606 or info@crossroadshospice.org for more info.

THERE BE WRITERS

Six scribes share their stories at the Writers in our Midst at PoMo’s Gallery Bistro. Hear from Joyelle Brandt, Ian Soutar, Linda H.Y. Hegland, Aline LaFlamme, Andrew P. Blaber, Jessica Sall and A.J. Devlin as they present their craft. Come early for a set-menu dinner at 6:30 p.m. (tickets are $12); the readings at 7:30 p.m. are free. Call 604-937-0998 to reserve a seat.

CABARET HITS

Enjoy a show filled with Broadway hit musical numbers and help students pursue their dreams in the theatrical arts at the same time by catching Moving Mirror Productions’ Broadway Cabaret at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Proceeds support Moving Mirror’s after-school program in North Burnaby, which will showcase Aladdin Jr. in the spring at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. Tickets for Broadway Cabaret at 8 p.m. are $20 at www. evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

ROCK OF AGES

Hum along to the likes of Joan Jett, REO Speedwagon and Van Halen as PoCo’s Riverside secondary swings back to the ’80s in Rock of Ages. Graduating BFFs Maraya Franca and Meg Ursaki share the lead role of small-town girl Sherrie, who has dreams of making it big in Los Angeles after graduation, much like the actors themselves. The cast of 54 is directed by drama teacher Nicole Roberge, who also provides choreography with Shelby Simmons, while Krista Wallace leads the musical direction. The show runs tonight and tomorrow night, and again next weekend. Tickets are $12/$10 at the door.

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Students at Port Coquitlam’s Riverside secondary school present the musical “Rock of Ages” tonight, tomorrow and next week. The production features classic rock staples from the likes of Van Halen and Joan Jett.

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The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble is letting go of its earthly tethers and setting its sights on the glory of the sky and exploring the mysteries of the celestial plane in Soaring, a concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The band will be joined by

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local effort will benefit the Share food bank.

Drop by Chapters in Pinetree Village to hear Gleneagle secondary graduate Rob Taylor read from his book of poetry, called The News, from 1 to 3 p.m. The PoMo native won the Vancouver mayor’s arts award in 2015 as an emerging artist; his book of poetry chronicles his wife’s pregnancy.

The Coquitlam Kinsmen launch their KINDness day project with a food drive at the Sunwood Square Safeway in Coquitlam from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Kin Canada project unites clubs from across the country in a single day of serving the community; the

more than 40 players from the Greater Vancouver Youth Music Academy. Tickets are $12/$15/$20 at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Chase them away at a music and dance festival at PoCo’s Riverside secondary, hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam.

On the lineup are a host of talented performers, including some of the top blues, R&B, soul and funk acts from throughout the Lower Mainland. PoMo’s Diane Lines, a musician in the late Dal Richards Orchestra, headlines the show. Also performing are Steve Sainas — the founder of Terry Fox secondary’s Rock School — along with Incognito and the R&B Allstars. Proceeds from the event benefit the Starfish Pack initiative, which gives food-filled backpacks to students in need for a weekend of family meals.

Tickets for the Winter Blues Festival, which runs from 2 to 9 p.m., are $45 through http://tinyurl.com/hcxadzy. There will be food served by Riverside’s culinary students, as well as a cash bar.

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Uncorked in Coq., so imagine, and help share taste the best of B.C. You can enjoy a whimsical evening and help support the programs run by Share Family and Community Services during Imagine, 2017 on Saturday, March 4 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

The theme of the evening will be Through the Looking Glass and will feature food, entertainment featuring local vocalist Frankie Cena, a live and silent digital auction, games of chance, a raffle and more.

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Imagine the movers and shakers of five of B.C.’s top wineries talking about one of their current releases and library editions at an exclusive master class — and pouring you and few friends a sample of each.

That’s what’s being offered in Coquitlam next month at BC Uncorked, a wine and food showcase modelled after the Vancouver International Wine Festival.

John Gerum of West Coast Experiences, the company organizing BC Uncorked on March 11 (as well as the Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival on March 9 and 10), said this year’s event has moved from Heritage Woods secondary in Port Moody to Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club to meet demand.

“We’re pumping it up a notch,” said Gerum, who last year also brought on certified wine steward, Red Seal chef and French wine scholar Kristof Gillese as the company’s wine director and instructor.

Gillese said he approached B.C. producers to ask them how to connect better at major wine festivals. Their response? They wanted to be on site to shake hands with tradespeople and consumers alike.

For BC Uncorked, Gillese will host a master class for each group that includes talks from JAK Meyer from Meyer Family Vineyards; Leslie D’Andrea from Noble Ridge Vineyard an Winery; Lauren Skinner from Painted Rock Estate Winery; Eric von Krosigk from Summerhill Pyramid Winery; and Sandra Oldfield from

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West Coast Experiences will host BC Uncorked at Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on March 11, moving from its previous location at Heritage Woods secondary school.

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. The public class is a two-hour lesson prior to the VIP opening of BC Uncorked.

Guests will learn about the age-ability of a particular grape, from two or more years back to the present. “It’s all about telling the story of the wine and the company,” Gillese said. “It’s history in a bottle.”

Added Gerum, “It’s the only art form that you have to consume.”

Gillese said he and Gerum want BC Uncorked to be the premiere wine and food tasting outside of Vancouver.

“Just because we have a bedroom community doesn’t mean we don’t have consumers who also enjoy a high-quality lifestyle as downtown,” Gerum said. “There’s a thirst for knowledge and a passion here.”

Gillese cited the example of Summerhill in Kelowna, whose organic sparkling wine has won international awards and critical acclaim.

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theatre floor, and a late-night buffet.

Last year, Imagine raised almost $100,000, with funds helping Share deliver programs and services to more than 57,000 Tri-Cities residents.

Tickets are $90 general and $105 for reserved seating.

For those who can’t attend, online gifts can be made via www.canadahelps.org.

Share is also looking for volunteers to help at Imagine.

Those interested can email Michelle at michelle.murray@sharesociety.ca.

Requests for Expressions of Interest for Centennial Field Development A Request for Expressions of Interest (“RFEOI”) has been issued by The Board of Education of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) (the “Board”) to seek interested respondents who have the interest and ability to design, finance, construct and operate a recreational field or similar recreational facility (a “Facility”) at Centennial Secondary School in Coquitlam, B.C., to be owned and leased from the Board for a term of up to ten years less a day, subject to usage by the Board during school operating days.

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“They have to challenge themselves and grow.”

• Tickets to the master class on March 11 are $109 plus tax.

Admission to the eighth annual BC Uncorked, which is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, is $65. Partial proceeds will support The Ride to Conquer Cancer. Visit bcuncorked.com.

Meanwhile, for tickets to the Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival, also happening on Westwood Plateau, on March 9 and 10, visit coquitlambeerfestival.com.

Molson Canadian Theatre, will be a tasting competition between local restaurants competing in the categories of sweet and savoury, judged by Tri-City mayors and guests. This year’s culinary line-up includes Christine Catering Company, Romer’s Burger Bar, the Hard Rock, Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse Casual, White Spot Restaurants, and Wilbur and Sabastian’s Smokehouse and Bistro.

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Coquitlam’s Brenda Horton has won a donation for a charity close to her heart: Variety - The Children’s Charity of BC. The cash came from Mr. Mikes restaurant, which asked diners to nominate a Good Samaritan as part of its annual Deeds Well Done program that ran from Nov. 14 to Dec. 31 last year.

The Tri-City News crew dressed in pink on Wednesday to mark Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign that’s presented this year by Coast Capital Savings and supported by the CKNW Orphans’ Fund, among others.

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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce marked Chamber of Commerce Week, which ended today (Friday).

The dedicated week recognizes the Chamber’s work in supporting local business. “For well over a century, Chambers have diligently kept their ears tight on the ground to identify the issues impacting businesses the most and have worked with government to drive these insights into tangible action,” CEO Michael Hind said in a news release. “Whether acting as loyal advocates on hot-button topics or providing tailored resources to help our members reach that next level, Chambers are experts in getting business done.”

The seventh annual Give her Wings gala in Coquitlam, hosted by Soroptimist International of the TriCities, awarded more than $16,000 last Saturday to women and recognized their achievements.

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Heritage Woods secondary student Kieran Cyphus is a Loran Scholar.

The award is valued at $100,000 over four years, including a $10,000 annual stipend.

Cyphus is not the first Loran Scholar in the Tri-Cities: Coquitlam’s Armin Rezaiean-Asel won the distinction in 2011 and spent his public policy summer working for the European Parliament in Belgium.

The village council in Belcarra held a special ceremony this month to recognize its resident Judy Evans for her 33 years with the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, which serves Belcarra and Anmore.

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An annual football pool on Superbowl Sunday this month kicked in $10,000 for the Crossroads Hospice Society. The donations came from Meridian Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam.

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What a night is was!

Our Ruby award, for women who make a significant difference in the lives of women and girls, goes to Dr. Balbir Gurm who has advocated for women’s issues for more than 25 years and was the founder of NEVR (Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships).

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Our 7th Annual Give Her Wings Gala was a tremendous success! Thanks to the generous support of our Tri-Cities community, we are able to give over $16,000 in awards to women working to improve their education, employment and life opportunities.

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The Live Your Dream Award is a Soroptimist signature project helping women who are the financial head of household and are enrolled in post-secondary education.

This year we were able to give four of these life-changing awards! Our winners are: Rochelle Johnston, Debbie Bigattini, Kali McVeigh and Susan Matthews. The Give Her Wings Award goes to Julie McMillen.

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“With people being so focused on organic natural ingredients when they shop, I wanted to offer the same experience in a cafe.”

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In September 2015, I wrote an article on ocean plastics pollution. I was shocked to learn that plastics comprise 80% of litter found in the oceans today, with some areas having 60 times more plastic than plankton — the former often being mistaken for the latter, resulting in poisoning, intestinal rupture and/or starvation of other marine life.

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And this season, they’re particularly jammed due to the sand and gravel many cities had to apply during our icy weather.

Maintaining our storm-drain system is labour-intensive and costly to both taxpayers and the ecosystem at large.

But you can do you part.

Here are a few things you and I can do to curb the habit of producing wasteful harmful waste: • Avoid single-use. I live to see the day when most of us tote around our travel mugs instead of the disposable coffee cups. Many establishments are getting better at using compostable takeaway containers but, even better, many will actually accept your own container for taking away your order.

• Choose less. Use durable and/or natural items. Many use their own shopping bags; the next step is doing the same with our smaller (produce) bags — bring your own to re-use, try the cotton option or go naked.

• Watch for the small stuff.

Plastic items get crushed and broken by vehicles, making for harder cleanup and easier entry into storm-drains. Keep streets, sidewalks, parking lots, parks and yards free of foreign materials. They litter-ally end up in our oceans.

• Collect soft and hard (unnumbered) plastics separately. Return-It Depots (www. return-it.ca/locations) collect plastic bags, netting and product wrappings from food, etc.

Keep a plastic bag under your sink and fill it with clean soft plastics. Tie it closed and drop off when full. Many of us are tossing loose plastics into our blue bins, which does not work. . Hard (uncoded) plastics such as bottle caps, container lids, toothbrushes, glue-sticks, lipsticks, non-refillable pens, etc. need to be collected separately.

Return-It Depots take these.

• Recycle responsibly. I notice more and more bags of garbage thrown into blue bins.

I can only assume the person

responsible did not want to take the time to sort. Having a recycling container under your kitchen sink can help you keep materials organized and clean.

• Deal with dog waste.

Seeing used poop bags hanging from vegetation and left to rot on trails and forest floors is upsetting. Ideally, poop bags should be carefully emptied at home — contents down the toilet, plastic bag in the garbage.

Until cities implement parkwide composting collections for dog waste, this is the best option.

For more information, check out the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s highly informative blog: marinedebrisblog. wordpress.com.

Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She is events co-ordinator with the Rivershed Society of BC, volunteers on various city committees and co-ordinates the monthly meetings for Tri-City Greendrinks.

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

CLUBS • Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., on the third Sunday of every month at Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New members welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-4628942.

• Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages.

Beginners welcome. Info: Nicole, 778-240-8247 or nicmurphy26@gmail.com.

• The Circle of Friends, a

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• Centennial Stamp Club hosts Letter “V” Night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of stamps/topics after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following Bylaw amendment:

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• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Dr Brian Yang, a urologist, will present on prostate cancer in general and any recent developments in diagnosis and treatment.

All those affected by prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge but donations are welcome.

Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

• Access Youth Outreach Services AGM, 7-9 p.m. (signin at 6:30 p.m.), PoCo Inn and Suites. Info: accessyouth.org or 604-525-1888.

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• Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. The public is invited to attend the meeting, tour the facility and see what projects are currently underway. As well, the society is looking for volunteers interested in helping occasionally with education school tours, and to assist with daily operations and planning for our 2017 salmon festival. Info: www. hydecreek.org or hcws.info@ gmail.com.

come. Info: 604-464-7706.

• PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-461-5901 or Bill, 604464-1051.

• Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port

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social group for 50+ singles looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets on the third Friday of each month at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604941-9032.

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

• Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tuesdays (except first Tuesday of each month) at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs).

Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Info: Shirley, 604-671-1060 or shirleybrown@shaw.ca.

• Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m., PoCo city hall to improve communication and leadership skills. For more information, visit business.tricitieschamber.com/events.

• City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org.

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

• Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome.

• Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427.

• PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca.

• Coquitlam Gogos (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604-469-0265.

• Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members wel-

Info: tottcoquitlam.toastmastersclubs.org or Brad, 604-4182393.

• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-9374130.

• Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@gmail.com or www. morningsidetoastmasters.ca.

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

• 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 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

• Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody.

Speaker: Meighan Makarachuk on food photography and styling. Guests always welcome. Info: tricityphotoclub.ca.

Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-942-8911.

• Tri-City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Douglas College, David Lam Campus, main building, Room B2050, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; you can drop in for an evening to experience the effective communications and honing of leadership skills in a friendly environment. Info: tricityspeakers. toastmastersclubs.org or Sean, 778-995-5230.

• Fear speaking to a group?

Get self-confidence and speaking skills as the Tri-Cities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m.

Guests and visitors welcome.

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Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www.tricityphoto.ca.

• Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: Dennis or Flo, 604-945-2768.

• Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675

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• Share Family and Community Services presents YOLO: Youth Offering Listening Opportunities. 6:30-8:45 p.m., at Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Listen to youth share their life experiences in order to help parents understand their own teens better. Register by Feb. 20 by contacting Sabrina, 604-365-0636 or sabrina.hayward@sharesociety.ca.

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How do I get more information?

Review the proposed application and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. You can also go online to www.portmoody.ca/publichearing.

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

2. You can also send a submission in writing anytime before 12 noon on February 28, 2017. If you plan on sending your feedback ahead of time, email it to clerks@portmoody.ca or fax it to 604.469.4550.

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 29 • Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. Club members must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604936-2263 or artistarcadi@gmail. com.

• Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-644-7194 or www.barnetlions.com.

• New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively?

This is your opportunity to be a charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 230-8030 or genevickers@hotmail.com.

• Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint.freetoasthost.net.

• Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604-4612522 or kittybridgens@yahoo.ca.

• Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-945-0880 or 604-942-1345.

• Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the TriCities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604463-8874.

• The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times. Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events.

Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email kincyril@shaw.ca.

• Crystal Clear Speakers Toastmasters meet every second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Oasis, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Walter, 604941-0191 or http://crystalclearspeakers.freetoasthost. Info.

• Tri-City Airedale Terrier Club is organizing events for local Airedale owners (and dogs).

Info: s@tricityairedales.com or www.tricityairedales.com.

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets first Wednesday of every month, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre. Info: 604-461FISH (3474).

• Maillardville Community Lions now meet at Coquitlam branch of Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Info: 604-937-0310.

• 777 Neptune Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, parade every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., L’Ecole des Pionniers, 3550 Wellington St., PoCo; girls and boys 12-19 welcome. Info: 604-941-6227.

• PoMo Canoe and Kayak Club meets first and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m., Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park. Info: Brent,

TAKE A HIKE OR TAKE A WALK • Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@hotmail.com.

• Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-464 1839.

604-461-8863 or Gordon, 604936-8203.

• Parents Without Partners is an international non-profit organization devoted to the interest and welfare of single parents and their children. Information meetings for new members run the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Howe Room, Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: 604-945-2407.

• Brunette Enviro-Committee meets third Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., PoMo Arts Centre. Info: Mi, 604-936-7470.

• PoCo Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity United church, Prairie and Shaughnessy. Info: 604-9418465.

• Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 604-9413402.

• Tri-City Christian Women’s Club luncheon is at noon the second Thursday of each month, the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Inspirational speaker each month.

Reservations: 604-420_2667 or onarheim@telus.net.

• PoCo Chess Club meets every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., at Wilson Centre (PoCo rec complex). Info: Nathan, 604-3406208 or email: pocochessclub@ chessmastery.com.

• Minnekhada Park Associa-tion is a group of local volunteers who work in partnership with Metro Vancouver Parks to preserve and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park. The group runs a bear aware program to educate visitors about appropriate behaviour when encountering bears in the park and organizes work days to support nest box program, and to enhance the park’s historical features. Volunteers are always needed. Info: Karen, 604520-6442.

• If you are interested in volunteering in your community, PoCo Kinsmen meet twice a month. Info: 604-944-8559.

• PoMo Garden Club meets second and last Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Kyle Centre.

Info: 604-931-6224.

• Falun Dafa/Falun Gong practice to improve mind, body and spirit: Lafarge Lake, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Classes are free. Info: Carolyn, 604-944-4909 or visit www. falundafa.org • 2827 BCR DCO Royal Canadian Army Cadets, for boys and girls 12-18; they will receive adventure training, learn orienteering with map and compass, leadership, first aid, marksmanship, radio communications, field craft, effective speaking, and search and rescue. Uniforms are loaned at no charge and summer training from two to seven weeks is included. Info: Shannon, 604-5207604, or www.cadets.kc.ca.

• Burquitlam Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Manor, 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Prospective members welcome. Info: 604464-3220.

• Coquitlam Camera Club meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Miller Park elementary school, 800 Egmont Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: Dale, 604-667-3375 or Elma, 694-936-3969.

• PoCo Knights of Columbus

hold cribbage nights, 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each month at K of C hall, 2255 Fraser St. Info: Joe, 604-942-4731.

• Learn to canoe or just have fun paddling with Dogwood Canoe Club; membership costs $35. Info: Jenn, 604-764-1009.

• Knotty Dotters Smocking Group welcomes new members.

Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Group meets at Kyle centre, 125 Kyle St., PoMo. Info: 604-036-1414.

• Barnet Sailing Club co-operative. Info: 604-739-9384.

• International Training in Communication offers ongoing training in public speaking and personal development.

Meetings are at 7 p.m. on

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Poirier Street library. Info: 604-939-5088.

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• Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for man 55 and older and women 50 and older from the Tri-Cities to play ball. Teams play at Town Centre and Mundy parks; practices and games are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and the season begins as weather permits (mid-March to mid-April). Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@ shaw.ca; or Barry, 604-9368436 or langs@shaw.ca.

• Leisure Connections Program at Glen Pine Pavilion has spaces and will run through March 28. Sponsored by Glen Pine 50Plus Society, this program is designed for persons 60 plus years with mild to moderate dementia or Alzheimer’s who would benefit from a social, recreational and interactive program giving people the tools to once again have fun, laugh and to meet new friends. The program provides respite for caregivers who are supporting their loved one; it is held Tuesdays,

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Glen Pine, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Info: Angela, 604-464-2246; she will provide information about the program and arrange an assessment to make sure the person is suited to participate. Cost: $20 per week, includes lunch.

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

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

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

No group experience necessary.

Info & registration: Rhea, 604937-6964.

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

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

• 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.

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• Winning job interviews: It’s no secret that job interviews are nerve-wracking. But with the right attitude, preparation and practice, you can lessen the interviewing fear and let your strengths shine. A Feb. 27 workshop with Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre (7 to 8:30 p.m.) will help you answer common “challenging” interview questions and secure that new job with confidence. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.

• Walk through a story: Join librarians Saturday, March 4 for a magical walk through a book brought to life. Meet the characters, play games and create crafts together as you experience this interactive story walk. Suitable for all ages and no registration required; drop in between 2 and 3:30 p.m.

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Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health illnesses in Canada. On March 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., registered clinical counsellor Lois Callander will discuss identifying emotional and physical anxious feelings, recognizing anxiety and diagnosis. Space is limited, so call 604-469-4577 to register.

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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• Job search success: Are you 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. To register for one or more free workshops at Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch, email ismat.simo@aviaemployment.ca. Sessions include: Career Planning, Room 136, Wednesday, March 1, noon to 1 p.m. As well, drop in to speak with a representative of Avia at

its information table between 3 and 5 p.m. every Wednesday through March.

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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• Spring break magic: Join award-winning magician Gary Savard for an interactive magic show that’s sure to amaze the whole family. Drop in on Tuesday, March 21 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.

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“Foxridge has a reputation as a fantastic builder that stands behind their homes,” she adds. “When I visited the sales centre at Plateau at Grandview Heights, I knew this is where I wanted to live.”

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The award-winning developer’s Plateau at Grandview Heights is a collection of 65 single-family homes, all between 2,650 and 2,700 square feet, in the highly desirable Grandview Heights neighbourhood of South Surrey.

“Phase 1 (19 residences) sold out in two months,” says Jennifer Collins, Foxridge Homes project sales manager. “Buyers were drawn to Foxridge’s reputation, but also because they like that Plateau is in an established neighbourhood with great amenities, yet away from the busy roads.”

Foxridge is now preselling Phase 2 and is expecting to open a brand-new show home in late spring.

The contemporary, open-concept, three-bedroom homes feature 10-foothigh ceilings, hardwood flooring on the main floor, a stunning linear fi replaces, a gourmet kitchen with premium cabinetry, a

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They also boast a two-car garage and a fully fenced backyard.

“Some homes will even offer a three-car driveway with a detached two-car garage, which is a rare find in new home builds,” adds Collins.

Purchasing a Foxridge home means buyers have exclusive access to its Foxridge Design Centre, where home buyers can personalize and customize their new home – from flooring to faucets, cabinets to counters, and much more.

Plateau at Grandview Heights is centrally located to Morgan Crossing, Grandview Corners and the new state-of-the-art recreational facility, the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre. Besides being close to parks and trails, recreation and shopping, the homes are a short drive to Crescent Beach and Ocean Park.

South Surrey also has a reputation for

having excellent schools, including the award-winning Southridge, a co-ed private school catering to kindergarten to Grade 12 students, which is only five minutes away from the Plateau community.

For more than six decades, Foxridge Homes has been the largest builder of single-family-detached homes in Western Canada. They have built a reputation for designing classic, energy efficient homes for today’s busy families. Known for innovation, inspired floor plans, and a wonderful sense for colour and texture, they build homes that echo the way people live, work and play.

Plateau at Grandview Heights Presales Centre, located at 15879 29A Avenue, Surrey, is open daily from noon to 5pm.

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ou really don’t have to be an expert to prune fruit trees. All it takes is a little common sense and a few helpful hints.

As a rule of thumb, I place fruit trees in three different pruning categories: open centre, central leader and espalier.

OPEN CENTRE

Apples, pears and plums should have their centres opened up to allow more sun and air to penetrate. This technique is called ‘open-vase’ pruning and it allows fruit to develop on the inside of the tree, on the tips and on the outward growing branches.

For this type of pruning, simply choose to retain three to five dominate branches radiating out from the main stem. These branches should be five or six feet off the ground, allowing you to comfortably walk or work under the tree without hitting your head. Once you have determined which branches you are going to keep, cut out any other branches left in the centre, as well as any inward growing ones. Next, cut out all the upward growing branches, leaving the tree looking like a very open ‘Y’. The remaining branches should be pruned back each year by approximately two feet, keeping this ‘Y’ formation intact.

A heavy pruning each year, unfortunately, results in a mass of water sprouts shooting out in all directions. To minimize this problem, once you have developed the tree’s ‘open-vase’ shape, you should switch to a training program rather than a pruning program. Training simply means weighing down the branches with soil-filled plastic

bags to encourage growth in a horizontal pattern. This technique will minimize the need for massive pruning and greatly reduce the number of water sprouts you have to deal with each year. You will also find that these horizontal branches will be your best fruit-bearing stems. You will still have to cut them back by 18 to 24 inches to keep the tree’s size in check but this type of pruning will result in a tree that is far more productive and much easier to maintain.

Sweet cherries present a slightly different problem. They are perhaps the most vigorous of all fruit trees and resist any attempt to be pruned in an ‘openvase’ shape. Sweet cherries tend to have a very strong stem or leader and because of that, they require ‘central leader’ pruning.

CENTRAL LEADER

‘Central leader’ pruning simply means cutting back the main stem each year to control the rate of growth and at the same time, cutting back the outward growing branches even further, leaving an overall pyramidal form. If there are two or three strong central stems, it may be a good idea to eliminate all but one to avoid competition and to thin out the tree.

The outward growing branches should be pruned back at a 45 degree angle. Next season the central leader may develop two or three new branches. The one that grows into the strongest and most upright main stem should be treated as your central leader and the other remaining stems can be removed or left, depending upon their growth habit. If they can be trained in an outward direction, simply cut them back next year on a 45 degree angle along with the other branches. Try, however, not to let the centre of the tree become cluttered. If you maintain the outside branches at a 45 degree angle each year, the result will be a tree which is fairly open and easy to maintain and one which will stay within

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ESPALIER

Espalier pruning is primarily done on trees such as peaches, nectarines and apricots. To minimizes disease problems such as ‘peach leaf curl’, these trees should be grown against the south or west side of a building.

Very compact apple and pear varieties are usually grown in the same manner, except out in the open against a fence or other support device. All that is necessary here is the removal of frontward and backward growing branches which don’t conform to an espalier formation.

The most common problem is leaving too many branches on the tree, which causes overproduction and simply clutters up the tree. Choose three to five sets of the strongest sidewardgrowing branches and remove the rest. If these branches have a tendency to grow upward, use a long bamboo pole as a T-bar to hold the branches in place. You will have to be quite ruthless in your pruning to maintain this very strict form.

Most branches radiating off this framework will have to be removed, leaving many spurs and fruit buds along each stem.

You will probably run into a hundred questions once you start pruning. Many good, easy-to-understand books are available. Good pruning books will have excellent diagrams showing how your tree should look after each progressive season and as you know, pictures are worth a thousand words.

Pruning fruit trees is actually a lot of fun. You will learn a little more from each pruning session and in just a few years, you will quickly develop a real sense of how it is done.

Usually, most garden stores offer pruning seminars at this time of year and I find them most helpful and informative.

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University of the Fraser Valley Cascades player Shayna Litman powers past several Calgary Dinos defenders during a 69-60 win in the final match of a best-of-threeplayoff series. The Coquitlam resident and former Centennial secondary alum said she is looking forward to the next post-season round against the Saskatchewan Huskies this weekend.

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Litman keeps season alive Cascades player sinks 22 points in final home game GARY MCKENNA

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Shayna Litman knows she is playing some of the last basketball games of her college career and she is not about to let the season end anytime soon.

Last Sunday, the 22-yearold University of the Fraser Valley Cascades player had one of her most outstanding performances of the season in the final match of a best-ofthree playoff series against the Calgary Dinos.

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practice time ahead of Game 3 for allowing her to rack up 22 points (9/18 from the field) and picking up 11 rebounds in the 69-60 victory.

“We weren’t ready for our season to be over,” she said. “It was just a do or die moment.”

With the win, the Cascades will live to fight another round, taking on the No. 1-seeded Saskatchewan Huskies in a series that starts this weekend.

Litman, a Coquitlam athlete and Centennial secondary alum, said she was having trouble sinking her shots on Friday and Saturday, when she hit just 33% from the field.

“I couldn’t get anything to fall,” she told The Tri-City News on Wednesday, shortly before the team was set to fly to Saskatchewan. “Anything

I usually make wouldn’t go down.”

But after the team’s Sunday morning shootaround, Litman stayed behind to work on hitting the basket. Her coach estimates she took a couple hundred practice shots and the results were almost immediate against the Dinos in Game 3.

“Once I got my first shot to fall, I got my confidence back,” she added.

After sinking a few, Litman was unstoppable.

In front of a packed gym filled with friends and family, she went on a run that she said will rank in the top-three moments of her college career, confounding the opposition and helping her team to victory.

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Litman said this year, the prairie squad is young and fast and will be difficult to defeat.

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While Sunday’s win may have been her last home game of her college career, Litman said she is not ready to walkaway from basketball entirely.

The business major is planning on continuing coaching and has found a co-ed league that she said will keep her active.

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said. “With everyone there, I wanted to make a lasting impression for my last game [at home].”

Litman is hoping she can keep the momentum going into the next series against a Saskatchewan Huskies team that is favoured to win.

But many of the Cascades players have experienced deep playoff runs before and know what it takes to keep their season alive.

In 2012/’13, the team won bronze at the Canada West finals and made their first appearance in the CIS national tournament. The following year, the Cascades fell short against Huskies in the Canada West finals, where they won silver, before eventually avenging the loss in a rematch at the

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Port Moody swimmer Lauren Swistak is one of a handful of Simon Fraser University athletes chosen to race in the 2017 NCAA Div. II National Championship in Birmingham, Ala., next month.

Swistak is the lone female All-American in the 200-yard butterfly event and will join nine other SFU competitors from both the men’s and the women’s team.

“It’s a sign of remarkable growth for this program,” said Clan head coach Liam Donnelly. “Four years ago, when we went the first time, we took about four or five girls and no guys to nationals. To have the depth and talent we have now with 10 athletes selected to go, it’s a phenomenal sign and validation of the work that has been put into growing this program.”

Swistak will be seeded 14th for the 200-yard butterfly after earning her selection to the event with a time of 2:02.80. She will also swim both the 200yard and 500-yard freestyle.

She is not the only Tri-City athlete that will compete in the nationals.

On the men’s side, Tim Woinoski picked up a selection in the 1,650-yard freestyle. He will also hit the pool for the 1,000-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle.

Coquitlam’s Rolando Hernandez is expected to join SFU’s 4x200-yard freestyle relay along with teammates Adrian VanderHelm, Gabriel Lee and MacKenzie Hamill.

Swistak will also compete in the relay with teammates Jessica Gibson, Kristen Olvet and Lauren Diehl.

“We’re not just satisfied with just qualifying,” said Donnelly. “We have the expectation that these athletes will push themselves to try and make it as far as they possibly can against the best, and with the talent they’ve got, that could be pretty far.”

More than 1,000 student-athletes will travel to Birmingham to compete in five NCAA winter championships between March 7 and 11.

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Express pick up a rare win Team gets ready for final game at Poirier tonight GARY MCKENNA

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The Coquitlam Express are hoping to end a disappointing season on a high note when they host the Prince George Spruce Kings tonight (Friday).

With an 11-43-1-2 record, the season will end for Coquitlam this week no matter what happens against Prince George, as the playoffs get underway on Saturday.

But the Express are doing what they can to finish up the year with some positives.

Last Saturday, the team shutout the visiting Alberni Valley Bulldogs 3-0 in a game that saw Coquitlam goalie Reid Cooper make 35 stops, a performance that earned the netminder firststar honours.

Unlike many efforts this season, the home team took an early lead, with Christian Bosa scoring his third and fourth goals of the year before the first intermission.

Blake Hayward potted one in the second, assisted by captain Luca Leone, while a tight de-

fence and solid penalty killing kept the Bulldogs off the board.

Coquitlam’s Jake Toor was named second-star of the game, while Alberni Valley goalie Brody Claeys was awarded third star after turning away 36 of the 39 shots he faced.

Things did not go as well for the Express last week during a visit from the Wenatchee Wild.

Coquitlam could barely muster any shots against the speedy American squad, with only six attempts on goal before the third period.

Meanwhile Wenatchee, which is the best club in the league this season with a 439-4-0 record, pummeled the Express goalie Lawson Fenton with seven goals on 28 shots. He was pulled in favour of Cooper, who stopped 28 of the 30 shots he faced in the 9-0 rout.

Brian Williams and Matthew Baker both scored two goals for the visitors, while Tyler Rockwell, Dakota Raabe, A.J. Vanderbeck, Alex Bates and Logan Milliken each picked up singles.

Puck drop for tonight’s (Friday) game is 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. For more information go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca. sports@tricitynews.com

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Coquitlam Express forward Mitch Newsome tries to corral the puck from Alberni Valley Bulldog Keith Anderson in a 3-0 shutout win for the home team last Saturday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. The Express are scheduled to take on the Prince George Spruce Kings tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m.

Legacy Fund RFP The Coq Coquitlam uitlam 20 2016 16 555+ BC Games Society declares B CG ames Soc iety de clares a Legacy Fund of aapproximately pproximately $30,000!

TThe he Co Coquitlam quitlam 20 2016 16 555+ 5+ B BC C Game Gamess Legacy Commi Committee ttee iiss rrequesting equesting proposals from eligible organizations that provide and promote physical activities and events for the 55+ community.

Organizations must meet the following criteria in order to apply for funding from the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games Society Legacy Fund:  Registered in the City of Coquitlam  Be a not-for-profit, charitable, private or unincorporated organization  The intent of your proposal must be to primarily support and promote: o Active Coquitlam residents aged 55+ o Sport, community and social activities o Facilities, programs and services

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

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UBCDentistry Dentistryisisscreening screening UBC and patients10 10years yearsofofage ageand patients olderwho whorequire require older NIEDZIELSKI, Matilda October 9, 1941 − January 30, 2017 Matilda Niedzielski (Harsney) lost a courageous battle with cancer. A loving and kind woman, she is survived by husband, Larry, son John (Teresita), grandchildren Vanessa and Edward, son Michael (Zaidy), grandchildren Sean and Adam and sisters Irene Reilly and Mary Palfy. Born in Shellbrook, SK into a farming family, she schooled in nursing at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert. Matilda worked as a registered nurse in Long Beach, California before moving to New Westminster, working at RCH, then long term at St. Mary’s Hospital until its closing. She continued to work for Coquitlam School District 43 as a supervisor at Mountain View Elementary.

Matilda will be fondly missed by all who knew her, whether out canvassing the community on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society or tending her flowers and lawn at home in Coquitlam. Persons interested in attending a Celebration of Life service, please contact niedzielski33@hotmail.com or call Michael at 604−862−7850.

OLIVER, Ena Elizabeth

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ena. Born in Coatbridge, Scotland, Ena lived most of her life in Canada after immigrating in 1974 with her young family.

Ena was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Ena died in Port Moody surrounded by her family.

Deeply loved and dearly missed, she leaves her loving husband and partner of 47 years Walter, daughter Trish, sons Walter and Paul, grandchildren Taylor, William, Hunter, Makenna and Ava, son-in-law Ben, daughters-in-law Shelly and Lindee, and a large loving family in Scotland. Ena is pre-deceased by her parents, William and Patsy Lundie.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1 pm at First Memorial Funeral Services, Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. Burkeview Chapel 604-944-4128 firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com

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Doris Ruth Shideler (nee Blount) slipped peacefully away on February 5, 2017 just 52 days shy of her 95th birthday. Her daughter was by her side. Doris was born in Rockyford, Alberta on March 29, 1922 to William Cameron Blount and May Margaret Holmes. As a small child, she moved with her family to Burnaby, and since 1954 has resided in Coquitlam and Port Moody. She was a strong and independent woman, fiercely loyal to her family and friends.

Doris was predeceased by her parents; her brothers Frank, Clifford, Howard, and Norman; and her sisters Trudy and Blanche. She saw several of her closest and dearest friends pass before her also. Doris leaves behind her daughter Lorie Farrance (James); grandsons Jeff Roulston (Chantal), Chris Roulston (Lanny) and Curtis Roulston (Erin); six great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews and their children.

We are grateful to the staff of Eagle Ridge Hospital and the Madison Care Center for their loving care during the last months of her life.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 25 at 11AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3345 Robson Drive in Coquitlam. Interment to take place at Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery in Coquitlam.

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