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NEWS EDUCATION

SD43 is still seeing refugee influx Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

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It only lasted for a couple of days, but the Lower Mainland got a blast of winter weather last Friday and many Tri-City residents — including three-year-old London Macdonald — took the opportunity to get outside and play. For more snow pictures, see page 21.

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Two years after a rush of media attention on refugees fleeing war-torn nations such as Syria, refugee students continue to arrive in School District 43.

Last week, the SD43 board of education listened to some of their stories, including that of an 18-year-old with hearing difficulties who arrived in a classroom with limited English and interrupted schooling.

Workers “brainstormed” to figure out how to meet the student’s needs as he was of an age when students are expected to graduate.

“We got him a hearing aid and we enrolled him in American Sign Language class at Vancouver Community College,” said Gabrielle Licsko in a presentation on English as an additional language (EAL) programs in SD43 schools.

The student also attended secondary school and staff found him some work experience placements.

“We are able to get all kinds of help to move this child forward,” Licsko said. see 288 SD43, page 5

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COQUITLAM

First step for major Burquitlam project As many as 6,000 new residents expected to move to Burquitlam area

concerned, is the construction of the YMCA facility at the Burquitlam Park site, a goal since the 1990s, which will bring 60,000 sq. ft. of community space to the area.

The plan is to have it open and operating, along with the community police station and park and ride in 2021.

“It will be the community centre for the people here,” said Raul Allueva, general manager parks, recreation and culture.

The project is still in the design phase and there will be more information at a later date. But for now the project envisions that the YMCA will be a hive of activity, flanked by a 1.5 acre Burquitlam Park and a plaza.

Allueva said the Burquitlam and Cottonwood park enhancements will be completed in phases to minimize disruption to the public.

The city is expected to finalize details for Cottonwood Park in the coming weeks. With Concert contributing $700,000 toward the park next to Whitgift Gardens and expanding it via the land exchange of 2.15 acres, the city is envisioning development in two phases, with the first part completed in 2019, and the larger portion completed in 2020.

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Concert Properties’ Burquitlam redevelopment plan passed its first hurdle Monday night, providing a glimpse of what will be a neighbourhood of eight towers, a YMCA recreation centre, a community policing station, a park-and-ride facility and two upgraded parks.

As many as 6,000 people could eventually move to the area on Coquitlam’s western border, if the two projects seeking rezoning — Burquitlam Park and Whitgift Gardens — are approved.

Along the way, the city of Coquitlam is hoping to address many of its longstanding needs for parks and recreational facilities as well as jumpstart construction of seniors’ housing, rental housing and affordable housing.

And the public will get a chance to weigh-in during a public hearing at Coquitlam city hall chambers on Monday, March 12.

“With the Burquitlam site, it’s one of a number of highrise developments which are instream,” said George Fujii, the city’s director of development services. “But what will really transform the area, over and above the residential components is the new YMCA facility, the community policing station and the park and ride as well as those park components which will be part and parcel to these developments.”

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Here are the two projects — the rezoning was given first reading by council Monday night: • Project 1 — Burquitlam Park (579 Smith Ave.). The plan would see Concert Properties rezone Burquitlam Park, the subject of a recent land swap with the city, transforming it from a grass playing field and baseball park, to a multi-use development with a 50-storey condominium tower, the city’s tallest, with approximately 435 units and another 30-storey purpose-built rental tower with approximately 275 units.

In between the two towers will be a two- to three-storey YMCA recreation facility with a pool, gym, multi-purpose

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Artist renderings show what the Burquitlam neighbourhood, which is about to undergo a major redevelopment, could look like when construction is complete. According to a Coquitlam staff report, the plan calls for two projects, including one next to Burquitlam Park that will consist of a 50-storey, a 30-storey tower and a new YMCA recreation facility. The second section on Cottonwood Avenue will feature six towers, ranging in height from 24 to 48 storeys. space and more. The cost hasn’t been finalized but $25 million in community amenity contributions from developers will be available for the project, with the city paying 50% and the YMCA covering the rest, plus operating costs.

As well, there will be a community policing station and a 50-stall park-and-ride facility, plus about 1.5 acres of community park in the area, which is close to Burquitlam Station and Bosa’s Uptown development.

• Project 2 — Whitgift Gardens (530 and 550 Cottonwood Ave). This area is currently zoned for three-storey apartments with approximately 200 units still being rented and a relocation plan

being worked out for residents.

The developer seeks a rezoning to construct six towers — two 37-storey rental towers, with approximately 654 units, four market condominium towers at 24, 25, 43 and 48-storeys, with approximately 1,187 units plus another approximately 132 market rental units for seniors.

HOUSING

The city is hoping to see between 20 and 40 below market rental units distributed between the eight high-rise towers and is in talks with the developer and non-profit societies to find a way to fulfill the objective, according to officials.

“This collectively is, to the

best of my knowledge, the largest single development moving forward in a companion application,” acknowledged Fujii, who said the city believes the total 1,061 market condo units, 929 market rental units and 132 seniors housing units, plus the below market rental units, will help with affordability issues plaguing the region.

Concert’s affordable housing portion, collected through its density bonus, is $3.86 million, which will be used by the city to co-purchase 20 to 40 units of below market rental with a non-profit housing group at a pre-negotiated sales price of 20% of market value, further adding to the developer’s contribution to affordable housing.

(A spokesperson from the

Tri-Cities Homelessness & Housing Task Group said a position paper will be developed for city council on the affordable housing plan in the coming weeks.)

Meanwhile, the city has its work cut out for it to ensure the projects are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.

But the roll out will take time, Fujii said, and will depend on the market.

“It’s probably 10 years [to build out]. It’s quite ambitious but the plan for the YMCA is much shorter.”

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As for parking, Allueva said the details are being worked out but the plan is to create a pool of more than 200 public spaces shared between the park and ride, the YMCA and the community police station in the Burquitlam Park facility, with at least some of it pay parking.

The idea is that the park and ride spaces may be freed up during weekends and in the evening when there is the most demand for YMCA parking. At a cost of $60,000 apiece, the city will be putting $3 million into the 50 park and ride spaces, an amount in keeping with the city’s funding models for park and ride spaces.

As well there will be new roads connecting the neighbourhood, an extension of Emerson Street, south of Cottonwood Avenue, and extension of a new east-west road between Whiting Way and Emerson Street.

“This will be the network that will be the supportive infrastructure,” Allueva said.

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EDUCATION

Overhaul funding formula, says SD43 Diane StranDberg Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 is calling on the new provincial government to change the way it funds school districts.

An eight-point plan to be submitted in the coming days recommends an overhaul of the current funding model, which SD43 says short-changes local schools by millions of dollars.

“Districts would benefit from having greater ability to monitor and outlay their own funds. When it’s very prescriptive it doesn’t allow us to be able to do what we need for our district,” said Kerri Palmer Issak, chair of the board of education.

According to the funding model review submission, SD43 gets less money for vulnerable and special needs students because of a funding formula that is both inexplicable and obscure.

For example, in 2017/’18, the district will spend $16.9 million more on supports for special needs students than it receives while its vulnerable student population receives half the funds distributed to other districts.

Richmond has 417 students based on 2014 social service index numbers and receives $4,145 per capita, while SD43 has 1,200 students and receives $2,086 per capita.

Funds typically go to programs, youth workers and subsidized lunches and has remained unchanged while the vulnerable student population is increasing, the report notes.

ENROLMENT DROP EXPECTED? More School District 43 students are graduating than are enrolling in kindergarten, resulting in a possible drop in the number of students attending schools in September.

The district tends to be “conservative,” the board of education was told at its Feb. 20 meeting, but this year foresees 148 fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) students in SD43 schools compared to September 2017.

Still, predicting student enrolment is always a challenge and last year the district saw more students than predicted.

The district bases its numbers on 2,625 high school graduates leaving and 2,036 kindergarten students entering the system, as well as migration and growth in areas such as Burke Mountain, Town Centre, Port Moody and Burquitlam.

Another source of students could be private schools parents who decide to send their children to the new Smiling Creek elementary school, opening on Burke Mountain.

In all, the district expects 29,863 FTE students in September.

“We try to err on the side of being a little bit under,” said assistant superintendent Gerald Shong, noting that it can be disruptive to schools if too many teachers are hired based on an overly optimistic enrolment prediction.

The district also confers with municipalities to find out what stage various developments are at to determine how many new students will be enrolling in schools, Shong said.

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The district is also worried about downloading, including the need to support students with mental health challenges, a population that is also on the rise.

“The existing funding is inadequate to support the increasing number of students and their increasingly challenging needs,” the report states, noting anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, psychosis and other behavioural and mental health challenges are among areas of concern.

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district needs $10 million over the next two years to build additions to meet the needs of a growing student population and to meet smaller class size and composition needs because of the recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling on the teachers’ collective agreement.

The district would also like to see funding increases to match inflation, more stability and predictability, fewer targeted programs, standards for special needs supports and transparency on how the money is doled out.

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EDUCATION

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Students at Montgomery middle school created posters to welcome refugee students in 2016. speak a combined 140 languages at home, while teachers work with students either through a pullout model or inclass, or a combination.

Typically, a classroom teacher provides the service in consultation with the EAL teacher and trustees were told that a combination of professional development, mentoring and other supports is helping new teachers learn how to teach students whose first language is not English.

According to notes provided

by Licsko and Dale Shea, it can take two years to develop social language skills and from five to nine years to develop the academic language needed to read textbooks and perform academic work.

But SD43 students do well compared to the provincial

average. In the 2016/’17 school year, 88.6% of students with English as an additional language graduated compared to the B.C. average of 87%. In all, students making up the EAL cohort in SD43 include 4,550 ministry funded students, 150 who are supported without funding and 2,000 international students, who get support through revenues generated by their $15,000 annual fees.

A new centralized reception area for students needing English language assessment and placement will be located in Centennial secondary in Coquitlam.

“We are prepared to put a teacher in there to assess everyone who comes into the district,” Shea told trustees.

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Typically, students who arrive near graduation age can continue their schooling through Continuing Education, trustees were told.

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“Our school district continues to successfully welcome refugees to our schools and communities, and we are proud of the outstanding work our SWIS team, LINC teachers and other staff do in providing expertise and services to meet the immediate and ongoing settlement needs of refugee students and families,” Ciolfi said.

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SKYTRAIN

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Trips on Sky Train — including the Evergreen Extension — could soon be faster during rush hour.

That’s because TransLink is moving ahead with the purchase of 80 additional SkyTrain cars to beef up rides on the Expo, Canada and Millennium lines, it was announced last Friday at a press conference in Richmond.

The first 28 new Expo and Millennium line cars are expected by early 2019, with another 28 expected by the end of 2019, three years ahead of schedule, and by the end of 2020 another 24 Canada Line cars will arrive.

The investment is expected to boost the capacity on the Millennium Line — which the Evergreen Extension is part of — by 23%, 10% for the Expo Line and 30% for the Canada Line.

“As the region continues to grow and expand, we need to invest in public transit to keep people moving. Our government is focused on partnering with the Mayors’ Council and TransLink on their 10-Year Vision for transit in Metro Vancouver so that together we

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More Millennium Line cars will be added the SkyTrain system by early 2019, acceding to a joint funding announcement last Friday

by TransLink and federal and provincial governments. can deliver on the transportation infrastructure people need,” stated Selina Robinson, the Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA who is also the minister responsible for TransLink.

The total investment for the 80 new cars is $298 million, with $210 million for the 56 Expo and Millennium line cars and $88 million for Canada Line. The purchase is being paid for through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF), which is 50% funded by

the federal government, 33% by the B.C. government and 17% by TransLink.

The additional cars are expected to add 8,200 additional spaces per peak hour on both directions on all three SkyTrain lines.

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PORT MOODY

WWI hero honoured with stone marker John Chipman ‘Chip’ Kerr is back in Port Moody.

On Sunday, a stone marker honouring the WWI hero was unveiled in front of the McLean residence as part of the city’s celebration of Heritage Week.

The protected heritage home at 2224 Clarke St. was Kerr’s residence from 1947 until he passed away in 1963.

Kerr was awarded the Victoria Cross for his role in the surrender and capture of 62 enemy soldiers during the Battle of the Somme on Sept.

16, 1916. The former lumberjack and homesteader was a private in the 49th Battalion during a bombing attack at Courcelette, France, when the bombs started running out.

He loaded up his bayonet and ran along the fortified berm at the back of his unit’s trenches until he was able to fire upon the enemy.

Kerr inflicted heavy losses and the enemy soldiers, thinking they were surrounded, surrendered.

During the assault, Kerr lost his fingers, but he didn’t stop to tend to his wounds until all the prisoners had been taken.

“We honour Mr. Kerr for his public service and his courage in the face of overwhelming obstacles,” said Coun. Hunter

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PINK SHIRT DAY

Charity could get $10K more with your help Diane StranDberg Tri-CiTy News

As communities across the country recognize Pink Shirt Day, one Port Coquitlam mom is doing her best to advocate for parents and children struggling with cyberbullying and mental health.

Carol Todd, the mother of the late Amanda Todd, is being recognized this week as one of 10 Canadian Women of Worth honourees, an annual program sponsored by L’Oréal Paris Canada.

She will be recognized on International Women’s Day March 8 for her work and will receive $10,000 to go toward the Amanda Todd Legacy fund.

As well, Todd’s charity — which promotes education and awareness about cyberbullying, mental health and online safety — could win another $10,000 in public voting for the National Women of Worth honouree for 2018.

“It is an honour to be acknowledged as one of 10 women in Canada by L’Oréal Paris Canada for Women of Worth 2018. Making differences in our community is what inspires me,” Todd told The Tri-City News in a statement.

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Carol Todd has been named as one of 10 Canadian Women of Worth honourees.

The Women of Worth program honours Canadian women who selflessly volunteer their time to serve and improve the lives of those in need. Selected from a pool of public nominations, each honouree was chosen by a judging panel based on the impact of the cause each woman has championed.

Todd said funds awarded to the Amanda Todd Legacy will be used to further a number of educational programs and projects, including a scholarship fund set up with the Douglas College Foundation in Amanda’s memory, and an empowerment group for young girls to support lifelong learning and personal empow-

erment, using horses as the inspiration. Other funds will be put into trust for further projects that benefit youth, Todd stated.

“In my heart, we are doing this for Amanda and giving her the voice she wanted — and to make the changes that she so very much wanted to happen.”

Amanda Todd committed suicide in 2012 after posting a video on YouTube in which she used a series of flash cards to tell her story of being cyberbullied.

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Schools in Port Coquitlam will be among the first to take part in a campaign to make sure middle and high school students know they can get help if they are feeling bullied, alone or afraid.

School District 43 is partnering with the PoCo-based I Am Someone Ending Bullying Society (IAS) to provide information in schools about services available to teens via anonymous text — a method that might appeal to youth who don’t feel comfortable talking to counsellors, parents or other adults.

“This is another tool in our tool box,” said Jeff Stromgren, SD43’s community connections/healthy living co-ordinator, who added the district’s goal is to reach youth who are struggling and provide help.

Stromgren said IAS posters are being affixed to floors, bathroom stalls and mirrors at Riverside and Terry Fox secondary schools, and Minnekhada middle, as well as put up in counsellors’ offices, to let kids know they can text 211 seven days a week

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Andrea Howorth, i Am Somone ending bullying Society’s executive director, shows the t-shirt that is being distributed. iAS representatives were expected to be at evergreen extension stations in Coquitlam and Port Moody today (wednesday) promoting Pink Shirt day. from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. to get anonymous professional support through the United Wayfunded bc211.

“They have... an understanding of what’s happening to them, so we’ve got the best shot to make sure kids can use tech safely to talk about some of things that are getting them down or not making them feel good,” Stromgren said.

IAS’ executive director, Andrea Howorth, said the materials have been devel-

oped thanks to support from Telus and grants from the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation as well as fundraisers, including the IAS Online Auction and the Innovative Fitness Adventure Challenge.

In addition, two years ago, IAS received $14,000 from proceeds from Pink Shirt Day, a corporate program that continues today to raise awareness about bullying and how to stop it.

“We’re just reaching out to

the schools,” said Howorth.

“It’s about building a relationship and having a conversation with kids about bullying.”

Part of the campaign is to start the discussion about what bullying is because it’s not always clear. IAS has a website (bullyingornot.ca) that describes bullying and recommends youth text 211 for help.

As well, she hopes teachers can use the message highlighted in the posters — “Just Joking” and “She Pushed me

Bullying can happen to anyone — and it’s not always so simple to recognize. Read each of the following questions designed for students and check in your head the boxes that you think might apply to you: • Do other students make mean comments about you?

• Have you ever been called hurtful names?

• Do you get made fun of for how you look or act?

• Do you feel alone or isolated at school?

• Has anyone ever spread mean and/or untrue rumours about you?

• Are you ever excluded from a group on purpose?

• Have you ever felt like someone you thought was a friend is trying to control you?

• Has anyone ever imitated the way you talk or your actions?

• Has anyone ever damaged your belongings?

• Do other students ever physically hurt you on purpose?

• Are you ever afraid to go to school?

• Have photos of you that you didn’t want shared ever been posted online without your permission?

• Has anyone ever pretended to be you on a social media site?

• Have people ever posted mean things about you online, or commented on things you post? out of our Friendship Group” as talking points for sparking conversation about bullying.

The goal is to get the posters into all SD43 middle and high schools, and reach 11,000 public school children, according to IAS. It’s also important for the district to measure the success of the campaign to find out if it’s working, and if students are getting the help they need.

Stromgren said that’s the next

challenge and he hopes to find partners who will help with the research.

In the meantime, he hopes text 211 and the ongoing marketing campaign supported by IAS will provide struggling students with some support.

“If they do that and they get in contact with somebody and they open up, then that’s what we need — we needs kids to open up,” Stromgren said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Rick Glumac is back in the B.C. legislature after recovering from treatment for prostate cancer.

Glumac, who won his seat in last May’s provincial election, missed two weeks following surgery at Vancouver General hospital on Feb. 13.

A follow-up with his doctor gave him the all-clear and Glumac said he’s feeling “well enough that I can be here and get back in the swing of things.”

Glumac told The Tri-City News he was diagnosed Dec. 23 after a blood test showed slightly elevated levels of prostate specific antigen, a protein that is produced in the prostate gland. High levels of PSA can indicate the presence of cancer.

Glumac, 46, said he initially went to the doctor because he “had a suspicion something wasn’t quite right.” The diagnosis of cancer hit hard.

“You can never quite wrap your head around news like that,” he said. “I’ve never broken a bone or spent a night in hospital in my life.”

Glumac said he chose to limit news of his diagnosis to close family and friends because “it’s a lot to deal with,

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Subsequent tests confirmed the cancer was confined to the prostate and with successful robotic surgery now behind him, Glumac said it’s important to raise awareness.

“That’s the thing about cancer, sometimes it’s very subtle,” he said. “It’s easy to ignore it because you’re not experiencing any pain, but it’s not normal.”

Glumac said the PSA test took only a few moments out of his busy life, but it may have

saved his life.

“It’s such a minimal thing to get,” he said. “It’s easy to procrastinate, but you can’t take chances.”

Glumac’s first day back at work at the legislature on Monday was even noted by Premier John Horgan in a tweet.

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Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon spoke with the Douglas College Students’ Union, including Telka Pesklevits, last Thursday at Douglas’ David Lam campus in Coquitlam.

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The cost of living in the Lower Mainland and the price of post-secondary tuition is burying students deep in debt, the MP for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam heard from the Douglas College Students’ Union last week.

MP Ron McKinnon was at Douglas’ David Lam campus in Coquitlam last Thursday to chat with union reps about the new student financing program the federal government is rolling out for the next academic year.

The program targets parttime students from middle- or low-income families, who will be eligible for up to $1,800 in non-repayable grants each year as well as up to $10,000 in student loans.

Part-time students with children will also be able to qualify for up to $1,920 in grants — a plank applauded by the stu-

dents’ union’s women’s rep, Telka Pesklevits, who noted the nursing program at Douglas will especially benefit from the announcement.

McKinnon, whose daughter attended Douglas, talked about the difficulty for single moms to return to school but said ongoing retraining is a reality of today’s economy.

“How we live and work is constantly changing,” he said.

“The economy is changing and we need to change with it.

Education needs to be a lifelong pursuit.”

For adult learners, McKinnon spoke about the new Skills Boost plan, which will offer up to $1,600 a year in top-up funding. In addition, adults who are temporarily out of work will now be able to retrain without the fear of losing their EI benefits, he said.

With the economy up, the unemployment rate down and innovation on the rise, he said, students are in a better posi-

tion now than in past years.

McKinnon, who traced his academic journey from a government weather observer to law student, physics and math graduate, computer technician and politician, spoke of his mother’s path: At 60, she obtained her history degree.

He said the Liberals are making strides to make postsecondary studies more accessible and noted other federal affordability initiatives like the redesigned Canada Child Benefit and National Housing Strategy.

Still, the provincial government has a part to play to bring down the cost of housing and transit, he said.

The students’ union acknowledged the federal efforts but also voiced concern about interest rates for student loans; one part-time student told McKinnon they “penalize” new graduates entering the workforce.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LAND OR IMPROVEMENTS Notice is provided pursuant to Section 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter that the City of Coquitlam intends to dispose of a City owned fee simple property having a civic address of 1238 Burke Mountain Street, Coquitlam BC to Minoo Eshraghi (owner of the adjacent lands located at 3473 Wilkie Avenue) and Brandon Richard Campbell (owner of the adjacent lands located at 3472 & 3476 Darwin Avenue), for total consideration in the amount of $29,253.00, plus applicable taxes and closing expenses. The parcel to be disposed is legally known and described as: Civic Address: 1238 Burke Mountain Street PID: 029-147-484 Legal Description: That Part of Section 7 Township 40 New Westminster District Shown as Parcel A on Plan EPP27787 Except Plan EPP27788 For further information please contact: Mr. Jeff Burton, Manager, Real Estate At 604-927-6958 Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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Transit is important but don’t forget about the green spaces I t looks like Coquitlam came away with a win in the lead up to the rezoning for Concert Properties’ upcoming projects with an expanded park, a park-and-ride facility and a YMCa recreational facility worked into the deal.

These types of community amenities are key if burquitlam is to be livable in the future.

It’s not enough for people to live within a kilometre of rapid transit — they also need parks, trails and community centres if they are going to live in close proximity to one another in increasingly smaller suites. already we see that local and NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 cLASSIfIED ADS 604-444-3056 n

provincial governments take note of this when they protect land for parks and we are fortunate that Tri-Cities residents have access to a number of natural areas. but it’s not enough to have a park accessible by car. People need to be able to be within walking distance of nature to be able to relax under a peaceful canopy of trees.

This is critical for mental wellness in an increasingly stressful world.

Town Centre in Coquitlam has Lafarge Lake, Port Moody’s downtown has Rocky Point and Shoreline parks and Port

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Coquitlam has a beautiful bike and walking trail while the increasingly developed area of the dominion Triangle also has access to dyke trails and the Pitt River shoreline. burquitlam, soon to be home to thousands more residents, also needs as much park space and pedestrian walkways as possible.

It’s as simple as this: If we are going to build taller denser neighbourhoods, we have to ensure residents have access to nature and green space close to home.

Meeting some of that need will be the upgraded and

expanded Cottonwood Park, with water and children’s play areas, sports courts and tennis courts, grass areas and play fields (cost of the first phase of the two-phase development is estimated at $6.5 million, paid for mostly through development cost charges.)

The YMCa recreational facility will also be a key benefit to the community. but as the area further develops, let’s ensure that there are also some passive walkways so the area isn’t simply a collection of tall towers where people are stuck with no place to go.

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More parking for service vehicles The Editor, Re: “PM parking issues could soon have a solution,” (The Tri-City News, Feb. 23).

As well as customer parking issues on Port Moody’s streets, there are widespread parking challenges for service vehicles.

I am a volunteer handyman providing minor home repairs for seniors in the Tri-Cities through a social service program.

From time to time, the residents of highrise towers need home maintenance, renovation, and emergency repairs, home housekeeping service, in-home health care assistance, communication device support and courier deliveries.

But forgotten in the design is the provision of adequate and convenient parking space for service vehicles adjacent to main entrances.

I have had several clients in apartments in highrise

Sunwood Square Safeway in Coquitlam is one of 10 B.C. supermarkets slated for closure.

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Safeway closures ‘sad to see’ The Editor, Re. “Union says Sunwood Square Safeway will close” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 24).

I worked at the Sunwood Square Safeway for seven years. It was filled with dedicated career employees, in particular women that took under their wing young employees, making me feel like I worked with so many work moms and sisters.

They care about the service they provide to the community. There are so many regulars I would see on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis including seniors and people with special needs. I was on a first-name basis with many of the customers.

Will you have the same experience with discount chains that chuck your groceries down the belt for you to pick up and

bag yourself or make you feel like an inconvenience needing help to your car? I don’t see that as a great alternative.

The way the staff is being treated by Sobeys in this situation is horrible. To this day, they still don’t know what their future is and the store is shutting down forever in May. The disrespect to these employees — some of whom have worked for the company for more than

30 years — is so sad to see.

I have so many friends still working there, including an aunt who works at the Mission Safeway that is under threat of closure or being revamped into a discount chain at the cost of employee benefits and wages.

I hope all the wonderful employees get the future they deserve.

Natalie Legrow Coquitlam

buildings in central Port Moody, which have no designated parking spaces for service vehicles. I had to park my car a block away at the curb and carry my step ladder and tool caddy.

More recently, I discovered that curb parking within the Klahanie neighbourhood is designated resident only. I had to park some distance away from my client’s townhouse.

I urge the Klahanie’s strata committee to consider designating two twovehicle bays for service vehicles only between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays on Klahanie Crescent and the city of Port Moody designate two two-vehicle curb spaces on Klahanie Drive.

The property redevelopment approval process must ensure that adequate provision is made for service vehicle parking.

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The BC Provincial Budget was tabled in the Victoria last week. As anticipated and promised in the election, there was significant focus on housing and daycare. Two items that need attention and will help everyone including business.

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This new tax was a complete surprise to the business community and went against some of the direction the government's own task force setup to make recommendations on MSP premiums.

This is only one of the many increases businesses across the province are facing. Beyond the Employer Health Tax, businesses are also subject to an increased carbon tax, corporate tax rate and the minimum wage is on the gradual rise to $15 per hour. The Federal Budget was announced yesterday. Please visit our website to see our response on this.

Businesses bottom lines are being hit – hard with new taxes and increases in other areas. The government is discouraging employers from hiring, increasing wages, and increasing hours.

Canada’s biggest trading partner and biggest competitor for talent is moving in the exact opposite direction with respect to taxation and regulation. This widening gap will hurt businesses and ultimately their employees.

In order for our economy to thrive, businesses need to remain competitive in the national and global markets and be optimistic about their future. By continually adding to the burden of business, this becomes more and more difficult.

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Velda Boyle is in her second year as president of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary, which on March 3 will mark the fifth year of the charity’s thrift store in Port Coquitlam. The shop is one of the biggest money makers for the organization.

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agle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary (ERHA) has been raising funds for its namesake institution for more than 40 years.

And, this weekend, it will celebrate the fifth anniversary of one of its big money makers.

Saturday, ERHA will hold a blow-out sale at its thrift store, giving deals to customers and thanks to the volunteers who run it.

The small shop — which sells donated clothes, jewellery, CDs and household items — sees about 75 shoppers a day and and, along with

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The ERH auxiliary formed in 1976 and has since raised $1.2 million for the hospital. its hospital gift shop, vendor program, used book shelf and popular weekend coffee kiosk, raises about $70,000 a year, which the auxiliary spends on

equipment at the Port Moody hospital It also spends the money it raises on a musical therapy program at Eagle Ridge Manor,

a bursary for a graduating student pursuing education in health care and a trauma bear program to comfort kids at Eagle Ridge.

The hospital always has a full wish list.

At Christmas 2016, the 111-member auxiliary presented the hospital with six new crash carts (trolleys with trays used to transport medication and supplies to patients) to match the wheeled carts at other Lower Mainland hospitals. (The frequent use of on-call nurses prompted the auxiliary to buy uniform carts, Boyle said.)

Last November, the auxiliary pledged nearly $39,000 worth

of purchases for the surgical daycare (iPads); diabetic clinic (blood pressure machine, food scale, patient scale and foot exam stool); Eagle Ridge Manor (specialized mattresses); as well as for the rehab; emergency room; and ambulatory care.

Since forming in 1976, the ERH auxiliary has brought in more than $1.2 million for the hospital, said Velda Boyle, a former Port Moody resident and retired school teacher who joined the group 42 years ago after attending an auxiliary benefit.

As for its thrift store, Boyle said the auxiliary is always looking for help to sort and

sell the donated wares. High school students are especially welcome on the weekends for a four-hour shift — and they can use the experience for school credit.

“Why volunteer? For all the good reasons,” Boyle said.

“You can help out in your community and find like-minded friends. And many people like to give back because the hospital may have helped them, their friends or family through some tough times.”

• To volunteer at the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift store (2811B Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam), call 604-585378. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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The show band is the “Beats” in the Beats and Bites-themed event, which also includes a food competition judged by guests and Tri-City mayors Richard Stewart (Coquitlam), Greg Moore (Port Coquitlam), Mike Clay (Port Moody) and John McEwen (Anmore).

Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the gala — set for March 10 in the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver — includes “Bites” from such Tri-City restaurants as Mr. Mikes, Austin Gourmet, Romers and White Spot.

Besides eating and dancing, guests can also hear from emcee Al Murdoch — the voice of the Vancouver Canucks — have their photos snapped, play games and bid on prizes in the live and silent auctions, said Valerie Hutton, Share’s fund development director (silent auction items are now available for viewing via sharesociety.ca/ imagine).

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The winners get: • first prize: a trip for two to Las Vegas (including airfare, hotel, accommodation at the Hard Rock Hotel and show tickets, donated by Hard Rock Casino Vancouver); • second prize: a two-night stay at Predator Ridge Resort in Vernon for four people plus a round of golf (courtesy of the main gala sponsor, Wesbild Holdings); • and third prize: a $250 Visa gift card plus a $250 donation to the Share food bank, in the winner’s name (donated by Vancity credit union).

Share CEO Claire MacLean said the Imagine gala helps the agency deliver much-needed

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CHAMBER NEWS Your Chamber Working for You Women in Business Committee Update

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MAR 2018 Advocacy Update

MINIMUM WAGE

Chamber supports Govt’s effort to reduce poverty, but is there another way?

Established in the fall of 2017, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce brought a small group of business leaders together to create a women in business committee. Chaired by board members Jennifer McKinnon and Mary Vellani, the committee is comprised of powerful and inspiring women of the Tri-Cities.

We applaud the Government for taking steps to help low income earners.

However, the Tri-Cities Chamber believes there will be unintended consequences to minimum wage increases. Furthermore, there are more effective solutions to increasing the minimum wage, such as Earned Income Tax Credits or Working Income Tax Benefit.

The Women in Business (WiB) Committee is responsible for advocating, motivating, strengthening, encouraging, and developing female talent and leadership in our business community.

One of the key concerns to increases in minimum wage is the impact it has on key groups who earn minimum wage: young people and secondary income earners. 58.4% of minimum wage earners are between the ages of 15 and 24 years. Young people new to the workforce use their ‘first job’ to develop employment skills such as showing up for work on time, professionalism, how to deal with customers, teamwork, and work ethic. These important human capital development skills could be at risk if the opportunity to secure hours becomes difficult. 87.5% of minimum wage earners live in households that live above the Low Income Cut Off (LICO) point. In fact, 2.2% of minimum wage earners support family income.

Their first event will celebrate women and their supporters on International Women’s Day happening Thursday, March 8 at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club.

“This event will be the perfect opportunity to explore the drive and ambition of the WiB Committee. As well, this event will showcase the strength and support of the women in the community as they Press for Progress” says Committee Co-Chair, Jennifer McKinnon.

As for what’s next? keep your eyes open for some networking and educational opportunities coming down the pipe. Educational events will focus on wellness – including the mental, physical, and emotional strength of women.

The Chamber would prefer to see more progressive Tax Benefit program for workers such as the Earned Income Tax Credit or Working Income Tax Benefit programs offered elsewhere. These programs provide the Government with effective tools at reducing and eliminating poverty and allows employers to maintain hours and benefits for their employees.

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ne of the rallying cries of the 1960s counterculture was “Don’t trust anyone over 30” but many of the writers, musicians, and artists that shaped the ideals and values of that era, were older than that even then. Just looking at some of the major writers of that era, we would now need to say “Don’t trust anyone older than 96.”

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HOW DID YOU SPEND YOUR SNOW DAY?

Clockwise from top: Three-year-old Lennix Holmes played outside his house in Anmore, while Adrianna and Troy Wickens built a snowman in Coquitlam and Alexander Niven took the opportunity to do some snowboarding near Glenayre elementary in Port Moody.

Snow blanketed the region last Friday and was still visible around Eagle Ridge Pool on Saturday and around the inlet in Port Moody as shown in this photo taken by Jon Lavoie.

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Time: Location:

Monday, March 12, 2018 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1

Address: 1138 Dansey Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4846, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4846, 2018 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.

If approved, the RT-1 zone would facilitate a two lot subdivision of the existing lot and the construction of a single-family dwelling and a carriage house with rear lane access on each of the resulting lots.

Item 2

Address: 1142 Dansey Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4849, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4849, 2018 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two Family Residential.

If approved, the RT-1 zone would facilitate a two lot subdivision of the existing lot and the construction of a single-family dwelling and a carriage house with rear lane access on each of the resulting lots.

Item 3

Addresses: 3525, 3529 and 3535 Victoria Drive and 1225 Mitchell Street

The intent of Bylaw 4833, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4833, 2018 from RS-1 One-Family Residential and RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RT-2 Townhouse Residential and P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the application would facilitate the consolidation of the properties and the construction of a townhouse development consisting of approximately 72 units, along with the protection of a 10-metre wide Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA).

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from February 27 to March 12, 2018 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam. ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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Monday, March 12, 2018 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Addresses: Portion of 579 Smith Avenue and a Portion of Adjacent Road, and 530 and 550 Cottonwood Avenue, and 663 and 675 Whiting Way

The intent of Bylaw 4847, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to revise the zoning of portions of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4847, 2018 from P-1 Civic Institutional to CD-3 Comprehensive Development -3.

If approved, the CD-3 Comprehensive Development Zone – 3 is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of apartment and townhouse residential at a high density, purposebuilt rental apartment and townhouse residential at a high density, and civic uses.

Regulations of this zone are outlined in the associated Bylaw and include, but are not limited to: • Permitted Uses; • Conditions of Use; • Lot Size; • Density; • Lot Coverage; • Buildings Per Lot; • Setbacks; • Off-Street Parking and Loading; and • Other Regulations.

The intent of Bylaw 4848, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the portions of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4848, 2018 from RM-2 Three Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential to CD-4 Comprehensive Development-4.

If approved, the CD-4 Comprehensive Development Zone – 4 is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of a multi-phased apartment and townhouse residential project at a high density, and purpose-built rental apartment and townhouse residential at a high density.

Regulations of this zone are outlined in the associated Bylaw and include, but are not limited to: • Permitted Uses; • Conditions of Use; • Lot Size; • Density; • Lot Coverage; • Buildings Per Lot; • Setbacks; • Height; • Off-Street Parking and Loading (Schedule B to Bylaw 4848, 2018); and • Other Regulations

The intent of Bylaw 4855, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the portions of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4855, 2018 from RM-2 Three Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential to P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the applications would facilitate the rezoning of two sites entitled as “Burquitlam Park” and “Whitgift Gardens”. In association with the rezoning application at 579 Smith Avenue, a road cancellation bylaw is required.

The applications also propose a land exchange and density sharing between the two sites to utilize the density and parking incentives for purpose-built rental and below-market rental housing contained within the City’s Housing Affordability Strategy (HAS). The applications propose to construct 20-to-40 below-market units between the two proposed developments.

Burquitlam Park Site: if approved, this application would facilitate the following: • A 50-storey condominium tower with approximately 435 units; • A 30-storey purpose-built rental tower with approximately 275 market rental units; and • A 2-3 storey YMCA recreation facility, which is proposed to include space for a Community Policing Station and a transit Park-and-Ride facility.

Whitgift Gardens Site: if approved, this application would facilitate the following: • A multi-phase development consisting of two 37-storey purpose-built rental towers totaling approximately 654 market rental units; and • Four market condominium towers at 24, 25, 43 and 48-storeys totaling approximately 1, 187 units and approximately 132 purpose-built seniors market rental units.

Burquitlam Park and Cottonwood Park: the applications propose to exchange 0.87 hectare (2.15 acres) of park land from Burquitlam Park to the Whitgift Gardens site in order to facilitate the expansion of Cottonwood Park.

In return, the same amount of developable land and its associated density is moved from the Whitgift Gardens site to the Burquitlam Park development site.

The applicant also proposes to donate an additional 0.16 hectare (0.40 acres) to the City as part of an expansion of Cottonwood Park. The new Burquitlam Park and Cottonwood Park are each proposed to be constructed in various phases in conjunction with the respective construction phases of the proposed Burquitlam Park and Whitgift Gardens developments.

Any person wishing further information or clarification with regard to the proposed amendments should contact Jeremy Keating, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3998.

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TC CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 1 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-937-0836.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 • Funbowl, a fundraiser for Shiloh Place Orphanage in the Congo, 8:30 p.m., PoCo Bowl, 2263 McAllister Ave., PoCo. Ticket: $25 includes games, snacks, prizes, shoe rental and more. Info: Chantal, 604937-5305, shiloplace@gmail. com; or Debbie, 778-995-4493, tekanawa@shaw.ca.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 • Port Moody Station Museum hosts a heritage fashion show, 2 p.m., in the the Inlet Theatre at PoMo city hall. Renowned fashion historian Ivan Sayers presents his knowledge and wit in a heritage fashion show: “I can’t believe she wore that” fashion disasters from 1900 to 2000 presents fashion faux pas of the past. The museum invites the audience to come dressed in their worst fashions. There will be prizes for worst fashion disaster as Sayers will welcome people to the stage and give a few comments on each “terrible” choice of dress. Tickets: $28, available at PoMo Station Museum, 2734 Murray St. ($3 discount for anyone paying by cash or cheque).

MONDAY, MARCH 5 • Municipal Pension Retirees Association District 25/TriCities meeting, 11 a.m., ABC Country Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam.

FASHION FAUX PAS OF THE PAST • The Port Moody Station Museum will host a heritage fashion show Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. Renowned fashion historian Ivan Sayers presents his knowledge and wit in a heritage fashion show called Fashion Faux Pas of the Past. The museum invites the audience to come dressed in their worst fashions. There will be prizes for worst fashion disaster as Sayers will welcome people to the stage and give a few comments on each “terrible” choice of dress. Tickets are $28 and available at PoMo Station Museum (2734 Murray St.). There is a $3 discount for anyone paying by cash or cheque).

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ March meeting, 7:30 p.m., King of Life Lutheran Church, SW corner of Falcon and Guildford in Coquitlam. Presentation: SFU marine ecologist Jenn Burt on the interactions of sea otters and kelp forests along B.C.’s coast. Free admision and all are welcome. Info: 604-937-5379 or www.burkemountainnaturalists.ca.

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Dr. Syed, PhD, who will be presenting on prostate MRIs. All those affected by prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere.

Refreshments provided; no charge but donations are welcome. Info: Craig, 604-9289220 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

• 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 • Free Dementia Friends workshop with Alzheimer Society of BC, 6-8:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Pre-registration required: 604298-0780, info.northfraser@ alzheimerbc.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 • Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Pearl, The Gathering Place, 11002253 Leigh Sq., PoCo, doors open at 7 p.m.; admission: $5 at the door. Info: 604-945-0606 or info@crossroadshospice. org. Pearl is Kathy Francis and Andrea Smith, who draw from a diverse musical palette to deliver gems in many genres, from swing to folk to old-time.

MONDAY, MARCH 12 • Tri-City Photo Club meets in the Drama Room at Port Moody

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar secondary school, 300 Albert St., 7:30 p.m. – guests are always welcome. Feature: Night photography – learn about the settings and tips for shooting after the sun has gone down, from city lights and car light trails to the Milky Way. This session will be followed by two field trips (downtown Vancouver March 17 for evening street shots and Pitt Lake April 7 for Milky Way and light painting).

Also, bring your street assignment images to share. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school – guests always welcome. Info: www.pdpc.ca.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-937-0836.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 • Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, Seminar Room 8. New writers welcome.

Info: Helmi, 604-462-8942.

VOLUNTEERS • Port Moody Ecological Society, a volunteer-operated educational and training facility, is seeking keen volunteers.

Volunteers can be adults or students (over 16) and membership is as low as $5 (students).

Hatchery is open every day except Sunday, 9 -11 a.m. There is a range of activities each day but no experience is required

— club members will train and guide you. Info: 604-469-9106 or portmoodyecologicalsociety@ hotmail.com.

• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn.

Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@ bigsisters.bc.ca.

• Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking volunteers for the Health Equipment Loan Program in PoCo. For more information please visit redcross.ca/volunteer/who-is-needed or contact BCYvolunteering@redcross.ca.

Call 1-855-995-3529.

• Share Family and Community services is looking for volunteers to work with seniors for its shop by phone and Friendly Visiting programs, and transportation to community resources. Info: kathie.rodway@ sharesociety.ca or 604-9376975.

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

Group needs dress collectors and seamstresses. Info: www.

bcangeldresses.ca.

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

• Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays.

• Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month).

Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604-9376991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@ sharesociety.ca.

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group.

If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek.info@gmail.com. Info: www.hydecreek.org.

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In the age of scissors and paste JanIs Cleugh The Tri-CiTy News

Long before Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest — or even selfies — photos of individuals and groups as well as mementoes and newspaper clippings were tucked safely away into scrapbooks.

These “diaries” often told the stories of achievement and relayed a social side of the owner or organization that could only be captured from the compiler’s point of view.

The keepsake albums were, in essence, personal time capsules — a much different format from the social media platforms we present our images on today for the world to see.

Last week, to coincide with National Heritage Day, the city of Coquitlam unveiled its latest online exhibit to highlight five of its 10 vintage scrapbooks in the archive collection. And among them are scenes from: • the building of the Coquitlam Dam (circa 1912’13, a scrapbook donated by a resident from the eastern U.S. who discovered the album in her grandmother’s possessions, which had been in her aunt’s attic since 1945); • Coquitlam Figure Skating Club (1968-’80) showing portraits of young skaters, pictures of carnivals at the Coquitlam Sports Centre, newspaper articles and ribbons); • Coquitlam Satellites (1974-’79, an album donated

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Scenes from the Coquitlam Dam scrapbook (1912-’13), donated by an eastern U.S. resident who found it among her grandmother’s possessions; it had been stored in an aunt’s attic since 1945.

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Above: The Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire Centennial scrapbook (circa 1971). Below left: The Coquitlam Figure Skating Club scrapbook (1968 to ‘80).

by Jim Hinds, the manager of the women’s hockey team from 1971 to ’82); • Mountain View School (1979, containing news clippings and photos of former students and teachers — likely made up for the Golden Homecoming celebration); • and Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (circa 1971, a scrapbook donated by the Centennial chapter that was established in the Harbour Chines neighbourhood of

Coquitlam in 1958).

City archivist Emily Lonie said the scrapbooks “offer a very particular perspective” of what was happening with the organizations at the time.

For the Satellites, for example, its scrapbook “gives a lot of colour to the history. We can have minutes and records but seeing the photos and ribbons can bring it to life. It offers a deeper connection.”

Still, the way the historical objects were handled was

not always done in the same fashion.

Though they are in relatively good condition, the photos from the 100-year-old Coquitlam Dam album are “silver mirroring,” meaning they have a blue tint because they’ve been exposed to humidity.

The memory books from the 1970s and 1980s have other challenges, too.

During that time, magnetic albums were popular but the photos were hard to peel off because they stuck to the page, under the plastic flap. The pages also turned yellow.

As part of the display, Lonie makes a number of recommendations to keep vintage scrapbooks in tact and organized for future generations.

She suggests they be kept in a cool, dry and dark place; be stored flat; that acid-free paper

and photo corners be used (avoiding tape and glue); and that captions be written (names, places and dates).

“You can make your future archivist very happy if you follow these steps,” Lonie said.

As well, Lonie offers a four online links for conservation — one of which includes a tutorial from sustainableheritagenetwork.org.

While Lonie isn’t against social media for digital archiving, she said scrapbooks offer a tangible longevity. “There’s something about photos being printed out on archival paper that adds context to the story,” she said. “Today, we take thousands of photos but taking the time to preserve them in a single album gives meaning.”

• To view Scrapbooks – Fragile Time Capsules, go to coquitlam.ca/archives. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Major university hearing study seeks participants.

Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing.

All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. Qualifying participants may also receive a demonstration of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve lifechanging hearing healthcare across Canada.

Why participate in the hearing study?

Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss.

More importantly, researchers now realize the

need to better understand how hearing loss affects your everyday life*. In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully.

If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2.

This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

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A new Onegin fires up for Arts Club tour Award-winning musical lands in Coquitlam for six performances

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Onegin runs March 6 to 10 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). Tickets are $42/$34/$15 via the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

JAnis Cleugh

The Tri-CiTy News

When Alessandro Juliani bowed out of the lead role in Onegin — an Arts Club Theatre musical that won 10 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards for its 2016 performances — the Vancouver company turned to a familiar actor to fill in his shoes for its touring production.

After all, Jonathan Winsby had appeared in numerous Arts Club shows (the latest as the Beast in Beauty and the Beast) and he suited the part of Evgeni Onegin.

Next week, Winsby will show off his triple-threat chops as the romantic Russian swooner when the musical is staged at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre six times.

Officially, Winsby took over the touring role from Juliani in Cranbook on Feb. 6 after the father-of-three wounddown his role following stops in Calgary, Edmonton and Whitehorse.

Winsby only had a short

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Arts Club Theatre veteran Jonathan Winsby took over as Onegin in Cranbrook on Feb. 6 while the production is on a western Canada tour. time to rehearse with Juliani, in Whitehorse, “which means that we’re still flexing it out,” he said.

Still, audiences in the western Canada tour have been

receptive to the newcomer.

“With the smaller towns around the Lower Mainland and on the island, it’s very welcome because entertainment is an event,” he said. “For

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most of the small cities, we’re just there for one night and we’re treated like rock stars in a band. It gives the audience — and us — a lot of joy to perform.”

Winsby admitted his knowledge of Onegin was sketchy at first.

He knew the basic storyline but he’d never seen the Tchaikovsky opera, which is set

in the 1820s in rural Russia.

To research the part, he watched Juliani in action at the Granville Island Stage as well as a couple of other fill-ins, who he said gave him the confidence and freedom to make Onegin his own.

Winsby also went back to the Alexander Pushkin novel and studied the text, music and lyrics by Amiel Gladstone and Veda Hille.

“I wanted to know how that would translate to my performance as opposed using Alessandro as a benchmark.”

As for after the tour, which ends with an extended run in Saskatoon on April 9, Winsby said he hopes to catch a break in Vancouver’s bustling TV and film industry.

“It’ll be a good transition given how much work is happening here,” he said. jcleugh@tricitynews.com @jcleughTC

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Harpist Rebecca Blair, fiddler Rosie Carver and flautist Michelle Carlisle will perform a Celtic music concert at Place des Arts in Coquitlam on March 10.

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Sounds from the isles

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About half a dozen times a year, Michelle Carlisle and Place des Arts teachers Rebecca Blair and Rosie Carver perform at private events around the Lower Mainland.

Triskellion — as their group is known — is in high demand for special functions such as weddings and funerals to convey their signature Celtic sound.

Next month, the trio will reunite for a faculty show at the Coquitlam arts hub to play a wide range of tunes from the British Isles; the show will be Blair’s 16th faculty concert in the 18 years she’s instructed at Place des Arts.

She promises traditional favourites and sing-alongs as

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For tickets at $21/$16, call Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) at 604-6641636 or visit brownpapertickets.com. well as toe-tappers and even an Irish slip jig. As well, a few of the tunes will be original arrangements by the harpist (Blair), fiddler (Carver), and flautist and vocalist (Carlisle).

But how did Blair whittle down the set list to 15 songs?

“It wasn’t easy,” she said, “but I think we have a nice range covering England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales” as well as from Brittany, France.

Blair said she’s especially

pleased to present four pieces from Turlough O’Carolan, a blind harper who’s considered to be Ireland’s national composer; he wrote around the same time as the German pianist J.S. Bach, in the Baroque period.

“This is not just a folk concert,” said Blair, who is also a trained clarinetist and teaches visual arts at PdA. “We’re covering all Celtic areas and eras.”

Blair said Triskellion will talk about the stories behind the songs — among them, Wild Mountain Thyme, Sally Gardens, As I Roved Out and Loch Lomond — and throw in a few treats for the younger guests. “From seniors all the way to kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with the beauty of Celtic music.” jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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Dress up in your vintage fashion faux pas for a show with Ivan Sayers, a benefit for the Port Moody Heritage Society.

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Music from the Celtic Isles Saturday March 10, 7:30pm

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He got stuck on Highway 3 en route to his Coquitlam show earlier this month.

Saturday, Rémi Bolduc will be at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to make up for his cancelled Feb. 3 performance.

The Montreal jazz saxophonist and his band will play a tribute to the late Canadian pianist and composer Oscar Peterson in an 8 p.m. show titled Swingin’ with Oscar.

Tickets are between $15 and $29 for the concert, which is part of Evergreen’s TD Music Series. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Sunday, the renowned Vancouver fashion historian will host a fun fashionbloopers event called I Can’t Believe She Wore That! featuring disaster outfits from 1900 to 2000.

First and second prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed in the audience, at Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody).

Tickets at $28 include refreshments ($3 discount if paid with cash or cheque), available at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.). Call 604-9391648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.

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A three-day fashion show celebrating South Asian threads will be showcased in Coquitlam this weekend.

The event kicks off Friday with an evening

gala, with the runway open on Saturday and Sunday for public viewing of garments by such designers as Armaan, Bombay Couture and Indochino.

“We want to challenge and expand people’s imagination to go beyond Bollywood when it comes to South Asian fashion,” said co-founder Farah Hasan, in a news release.

“South Asia is highly diverse and includes Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka — not just India. The first edition of SAFW will have a particular focus on Indian and Pakistani fashions. In future editions, we hope to highlight other parts of the region.”

The inaugural event is at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd.). Visit safw.ca.

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HIGH SCHOOL CURLING

Coquitlam teen finds his rock in curling Sport offers routine for a family turned upside down MARIO BARTEL

THE TRI-CITY NEWS

For Caleb Simpson, curling is more than throwing a rock.

It is his rock.

For 12 of his 17 years, the Coquitlam teen has migrated to curling rinks in New Westminster, Coquitlam, Langley and Surrey, first to learn the game, then to get better at it. The friends he made there, the community of teammates, opponents and coaches, has become like a second family.

And when things in his own family suddenly started to go sideways, the 10 hours or so he spent at the curling rink every week, the routine of practice and competitions, became his refuge, his port in the storm of chaos that descended when his father, John, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Caleb was six years old — a year into his curling journey — when his dad started to pay the price for his 10-year tour in the Canadian military that included a peacekeeping stint in Sarajevo in the mid 1990s where his unit was charged with clearing the airport so flights carrying humanitarian aid and supplies to help rebuild the city could land.

But the peace between warring Bosnians and Serbs that had cost the lives of 14,000 people during the nearly four years the city was besieged was an uneasy one. Simpson and his comrades were under constant threat of sniper fire.

Sometimes their work was derailed by artillery shells.

John returned to civilian life, married Vanessa — whom he’d

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Coquitlam curler Caleb Simpson discovered stability and camaraderie in the sport when his father was battling post-traumatic stress disorder. He’ll be leading his Centennial secondary school team to the BC provinicial high school curling championships at the Royal City Curling Club in New Westminster March 1 to 3. met as a pen pal while he was stationed in Europe — settled in B.C. and started working as a bus driver. He thought the horrors of war were behind him. Until a couple of injuries prevented him from working for a stretch and his idled mind started to think. It was as he gave a Remembrance Day talk about his military experience to a troop of Cub Scouts, the terror of being under fire came flooding back.

It was, Vanessa said, like a bomb went off in the family.

At first John retreated, stifling the memories with hours and hours of sleep. He couldn’t motivate himself to accom-

plish even the simplest of tasks.

His short-term memory failed him.

Then came the anxiety and nightmares, often triggered by loud, unexpected noises like fireworks at Halloween.

Caleb didn’t understand what was going on. But the dad he used to know had somehow changed. He compensated for his dad’s inability to function by becoming almost his opposite — hyper motivated, keeping himself busy and distracted almost every waking moment.

It was only at the curling rink Caleb could fully relax.

Amongst his fellow curlers he felt safe, supported, free from

judgment. Even at his biggest competitions, curlers shared information about opponents, exchanged tips to improve their game.

Sliding the 40-pound rock was exhilarating, sweeping was fun — especially when he saw the effect his effort could have on the movement of the rock down the ice.

Caleb’s mom, as well, enjoyed the predictable, structured routine of driving him to and from practices and competitions. Those moments in the car, and hours in the lounge as Caleb practised, were her respite from the hard work of advocating for her

husband’s health and wellbeing in a medical system that doesn’t always understand PTSD. More importantly, she appreciated the life lessons of teamwork, camaraderie, understanding and hard work Caleb was learning at the rink — lessons that would serve the family well as they navigated their way through John’s illness.

To strengthen his bond with the game, Caleb attended clinics so he could also become a coach. He switched schools so he could play for the curling team at Centennial secondary.

That dedication has reaped

benefits — at the rink and at home.

On March 1 to 3, Caleb will curl for his school at the high school provincials at the Royal City Curling Club in New Westminster. Two weeks later, he’ll be part of Sean Habkirk’s rink competing at the BC boys U18 provincials in Salmon Arm. If they win, they’ll represent BC at the U18 national championships being held in St. Andrews, N.B. in April.

At home, the family has emerged from the darkness, fought their way back to normalcy as a team. Not unlike throwing a game-saving double-angle raised takeout.

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Dogged determination lands Ravens a berth Terry Fox finishes sixth at Fraser Valleys

So much so, Chien was named to the Fraser Valley tournament’s second all-star team.

Petersen said the Ravens’ regular season and tournament record shouldn’t be taken at face value, though.

He deliberately constructed a tough schedule to steel his charges for a run at provincials. “We preached this was our goal, and we thought this might be a bit high for us to grab,â€? Petersen said. “We’re playing our best basketball at the right time.â€? • The Pinetree Timberwolves lost their bid for the seventh spot in provincials up for grabs at the Fraser Valleys when they were defeated 83-67 by Holy Cross on Sunday.

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Twice the Terry Fox Ravens had their backs against the wall at the Fraser Valley senior boys basketball 4A zone tournament that wrapped up Sunday at the Langley Events Centre. Both times they prevailed.

And while the team lost its battle with Walnut Grove for fifth place, 64-62, the Ravens will enter the provincial championship tournament as the sixth seed out of the Fraser Valley and the only representative from Fraser North.

Ravens’ head coach Brad Petersen said the resilience his young squad showed in the competitive Fraser Valleys that ate the other five teams that qualified from Fraser North will serve them well when the provincial championship tips off March 7 at the Langley Events Centre. “There’s nothing better that prepares you better for the provincials,� Petersen said. “We had a very difficult path to get there, and we were somehow able to get there.�

That path began with an 86-54 win over North Surrey in the first day’s elimination

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Guard David Chien has been “Mr. Everything� for the Terry Fox Ravens this season, according to the senior boys team coach, Brad Petersen. Chien was selected to the second all-star team at the Fraser Valleys and led the Ravens to a place in the provincials. round.

A 99-53 loss in the second round to W.J. Mouat, who entered the tournament ranked seventh in the province, sent the Ravens to the consolation bracket. There, they defeated Yale, 83-67, to secure a spot in the championship round where there are no more sec-

ond chances.

The Ravens opened with a 67-38 win over Princess Margaret last Wednesday, then followed that up with an 89-85 victory over Holy Cross last Thursday.

Petersen said that win over the 10th-ranked Crusaders has given his squad belief in itself.

“We always knew we could compete with almost anybody,� Petersen said. “When we see that happen at the most important time of year, it really gives you confidence.�

Petersen said the road to provincials hasn’t been an easy one for his Ravens, who finished third in their division

and won only once at their own Legal Beagle tournament in January. Leading the way has been 6’1� guard David Chien, whom his coach calls the team’s “Mr. Everything.� “He contributes all over the floor,� Petersen said. “He’s a very calm and very poised player.�

TWO QUALIFY FOR GIRLS AAA TOURNEY Two teams from the TriCities have qualified for the BC girls AAA basketball championships that begin today (Wednesday) at the Langley Events Centre.

The Heritage Woods Kodiaks played top seeded Kelowna in the tournament’s opening game at 8:30 a.m.

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A new speculation tax is also coming into play beginning fall 2018. The tax targets foreign and domestic speculators who do not pay income tax in B.C., including those who leave their homes vacant. The tax will begin at 0.5 per cent of assessed property value in 2018 and rise to 2 per cent in 2019.

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The province also hopes to stave off speculation by closing real estate tax loopholes by requiring more compressive information regarding condo presales and beneficial ownership (sometimes referred to as ‘shadow ownership’).

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“B.C.’s real estate market should not be used as a stock market,” James said. “It should provide safe and secure homes for families, renters, students and seniors.

That’s why we’re cracking down on speculators who distort our market.”

Requiring additional information regarding beneficial ownership and separate, specific land registry intends to do away with offshore companies and trusts that park capital in B.C.’s housing market while obscuring their identity.

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5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Full Service Bathroom Renos & Tiling Done Right!

~ FULLY INSURED~

25 years of local experience One Call Does It All Call Carlo: 604.818.5919

Professional Installation

Call Tim 604-612-5388

Gutters Cleaned & Repaired

WorkSafeBC Insured

Moving

Mike 604-961-1280 Gutter/roof CleaninG Yard CleaninG Snow removal Call Simon: 604-230-0627

Handyperson

RENTALS

ApArtments/ Condos for rent

‘12 Fiat 500 Sport #35 5spd ‘12 Scion IQ auto HB 75Kms ‘12 Fiat 500 Lounge HB auto ‘14 VW Jetta auto 39K $10888 ‘16 VW Jetta TSi Sport 5-spd

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water,

Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating, Concrete Cutting, Rootering, WET BSMT MADE DRY

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

604.782.4322

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave. New West.

Suites Available.

Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref req.

CALL 604 715-7764

Drywall

102-120 Agnes St, New West .

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area. Gated underground parking available.

References required.

Done Quick. Licenced.

Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

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BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

SKYLINE TOWERS

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS

‘17 Lexus RX350 F-Sport 20K ‘15 Volvo T6 XC60 AWD 41K ‘14 RAV4 Electric NO GAS 35K ‘08 Escape XLT V6 AWD s/roof ‘07 Audi Q7 Premium *135km!

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

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

COMPLETE DRYWALL Renovations: Residential/Commercial Repairs/Ceiling Repairs Texture Removal Reasonable Rates All work guaranteed Call 604.363.9732

CALL 604 525-2122

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

$3950 Durango SLT 4x4 2001 $3950 Infiniti QX4 4x4 1999 ‘07 Jeep Compass 5sp 135km ‘04 Toyota Sienna LE 7-pass ‘01 Toyota Highlander $4880

Insuite laundry. Smoke free, LVP floors. Heat & hot water.

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VILLA MARGARETA

320-9th St, New West Suites Available.

All suites have balconies, Underground parking avail.

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

SuiteS For rent 2 bedroom 1 bath $1600 Newly updated, large patio.

Blue Mountain Area.

Available March 1st.

Call James or Anita @ 604-655-8458

Electrical Installations

Scrap car removal

Painting/ WallPaPer • Residential Specialists • WCB, Ins’d, Lic’d • Free Estimates

604-942-4383

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PRISM PAINTING CO.

THE SCRAPPER

604-520-9922

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

All Electrical, Low Cost.

Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos, Panel changes. (604)374-0062

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call.

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Fast same day service.

Insured. Guar’d. We love small jobs. 604-568-1899

Boats BAKERVIEWBOATS.COM SALE Now On! 10’ Aluminum RIB $3333. 5 hp Tohatsu propane motor $2269. Galvanized trailer $995. Package price: $4995. Financing available. Dealers Welcome.

1-800-571-7697.

Excavating Pedro’s ContraCting & drainage Landscaping, water lines, and cement work.

GROOVY

604.468.2919

BBY S, 3 BR upper dup, 1.5 ba. NS/NP. $1600 +60% utls.

604-539-1959, 604-612-1960 POCO 2 BR g/l, Oxford Hts, full bath, $1400, 1 yr lease, sm dog ok, N/s. Avail March 1.

Call: 604-505-0450

CommerCial PORT COQUITLAM: 775 - 3,000

sq ft, ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 2 blocks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604.464.3550

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Your Clunker is someone’s Classic.

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#1 Backhoes & Excavators Trenchless Waterlines Bobcats & Dump Truck & All Material Deliveries

Drainage, Video Inspection, Landscaping, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating, Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

604-341-4446

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS Done Quick. Licenced.

Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

604-878-5232

Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations”

37 Years of Experience

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CONCRETE FORMING framing, siding crew available 604.218.3064

Re-Paint Specialist 15 years exp.

Int/ext. Stucco 20% discount on re-painting or 3 rooms, $499 Including paint.

Free Estimates

A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting, decks and more.

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

Call Sunny, 778-893-1786

Call Robert

604-941-1618 or 604-844-4222

Affordability

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! *Exterior deck, fence and landscaping ties installation and repairs

For positive results Call Robert

HANDYMAN 7 days a week $60 per hour. 604-401-8794 www.differenthandyman.ca

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

604 -230 -3539 778-322-2378 604-339-1989

SPECIAL WINTER PAINTING DISCOuNT

Renos & Improvements by Kashan Projects FREE IN−HOME CONSULTATION! Quality Renovations, Restoration, and Remodeling for Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, And More!

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Residential & Commercial

35%OFF

17 years exp. Free Estimates

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Roofing TOTEM ROOFING RCABC MEMBER FULL SERVICE ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING SEE:

totemroofing.ca for All services

604.460.1322

Lawn & Garden

established 1952

Renos & Repairs. BBB Member.

www.nrgelectric.ca

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

604 720 0931 ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/HR per Person• 24/7. 604-999-6020

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

The Best Rentals Coquitlam has to offer!

Live Better in Coquitlam.

Large 1 & 2 BR Suites.

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If I Can’t Do It, It Can’t Be Done!

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

ElEctrical

778-834-6966

EXPERTS BrothersMoving.ca

Est 1985

Drainage

• Aluminum Patio Covers • Sunrooms and Windows • Aluminum Railings, Vinyl Decking

604 720 0931 BrothersMoving.ca

PRO*ACC PAINTING LTD Find one in the Classifieds To advertise call 604-630-3300

Comm, res, repairs and installs, gas fitting, renos. drain cleaning. Fully ins’d and ticketed. Reas rates. Prompt.

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LOCAL MOVING EXPERTS LOCAL MOVING

Plumbing

778 PLUMBING AND HEATING

Free Est. 604-521-2688

Gutter Cleaning & Roof Cleaning

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Patios

IVY GREEN Yard Service Spring cleanup, lawn/yard maintenance, hedge trims, CALL Cal 604-992-4633

To advertise call

604-630-3300

EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

Furniture • Appliances • Electronics Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-up Specialists** PIANOS & HOT TUBS NO PROBLEM

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Winter Clean-up

Donny 604-600-6049

JUNK REMOVAL By

604.587.5865

BC GARDENING

Gardening & Landscaping •Aerate •Power Rake •Lime Chaefer Beetle Repair New Lawn; Plant & Install • Prune •Hedges •Trimming •POWER WASH •GUTTERS •Concrete & Repairs; Walls Sidewalk, Driveway, Patios WCB & Fully insured.

All Work Guar. Free Est.

Rubbish Removal

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, Garden, Trees. Prune.

Clean-up. Junk.604-319-5302

GL Roofing & Repairs. New Roof, Clean Gutters $80. info@ glroofing.ca • 604-240-5362

GREEN THUMB

Landscaping Lawn & Garden Services • Winter Clean-up • Chaefer Beetle Repair •Lime •Moss •Aeration •Weeding •Top Soil •Mulch • Hedge/Tree Trim/Pruning

FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS

Always Reddy Rubbish Removal WINTER CLEAN-UP

Residential / Commercial • Respectful • Responsible • Reliable • Affordable Rates All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs.

Johnson • 778-999-2803 reddyrubbishremoval.com

604-729-8502

Lawn Care & Maintenance Trim/Prune. Clean-up. Disposal Wilma • 604-618-8017

Get Your Lawn Looking Amazing Again With BC Instant Lawns Lawn Maintenance Programs / Sod Rolls & Soils New Lawn Installations / Fertilizer and Seed Packs Do it yourself with a custom fertilizer and seed pack or let us do the work.

Pricing & order online:

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Build Results

Find the professionals you need to complete your renovations.

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