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Almost 200 here active on Airbnb Some hosts are earning thousands a year, data shows GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

The number of Airbnb listings in the Tri-Cities is on the rise as more homeowners turn to the short-term rental website to help supplement their income.

According to data from Airdna, a marketing research firm that tracks Airbnb analytics, there are 190 active users in Coquitlam, 32 in Port Moody and 31 in Port Coquitlam.

The listings that have turned some properties into lucrative enterprises.

A marketing report for Coquitlam (Airdna does not have specific marketing reports for Port Moody and PoCo) showed a two-bedroom listing

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in the City Centre neighbourhood made close to $26,000 in the last year — the highest in the city.

Another property listed as a “short-term vacation rental” made $24,405 in the last 12 months while a three-bedroom home in the Ranch Park area earned approximately $20,000, according to Airdna.

For people like Jenny Hsu and several other Airbnb hosts contacted by The Tri-City News, the website is a good way to make some extra cash.

“My daughter goes to school in the [United] States and the tuition is quite high,” Hsu said in an email. “Having many things to do at home, it was difficult to find a job that could accommodate with my schedule, so running an Airbnb was something that had more flexibility, especially being just downstairs.” see LICENCE REQUIRED, page 4

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Tri-City News reader Anna Richter snapped this photo Tuesday of her dogs Lola and Bentley at Coquitlam’s Mundy Park, romping happily in the snow. Homeowners who have to shovel and commuters who have to drive may be less pleased than the pooches.

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Port Moody Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a pair of joyriders who caused heavy damage to the school fields at Aspenwood elementary last week.

At about 9 p.m. on Friday, March 3, two vehicles were seen driving in circles on the field. The complainant described the drivers as “off-roading,” according to police.

The only description provided was that one vehicle may have been an SUV. Despite extensive patrols of the area, police were unable to locate the suspect vehicles.

Anyone with information is asked to call Port Moody Police at 604-461-3456 and quote file number 2017-1149.

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Oliver Road to Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam has become a zoo without fences as pedestrians, drivers and cyclists jostle to get up close to bears.

Dozens of potentially risky encounters were spotted by park staff last summer — including people who threw food at the bears or left it for them — prompting the regional park authority to consider hiring more staff this year to patrol the road in addition to road closures, education and the placement of warning signs.

Last year was one of the busiest for bear complaints in the Tri-Cities, with one girl injured when she was attacked by a bear along trails near Coquitlam River, and 15 bears were destroyed from April through to December because of issues in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

But the potential for bear/ human conflicts has been well known at Minnekhada despite the installation of electric fencing by owners of blueberry

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Bears are a big attraction near Minnekhada Regional Park in northeast Coquitlam, where people often try to get up close to get a good look. fields, prompting park staff to initiate a three-stage plan that includes road closures when bear sightings are high and handing out brochures, putting up signs and issuing other warnings.

The problem typically occurs in the summer when blueberries ripen and bears come down out of the moun-

tains through the park to the road. People driving, walking or cycling to the park or the Pitt-Addington Marsh dike system will sometimes stop, causing “bear jams” — a name park staff have given to roadside havoc that could pose a danger to humans and bears.

To get a handle on the situation, staff made a point of moni-

toring the area during a sixweek period in June and July, during which time they saw 108 bears while also witnessing several instances of people driving slowly or stopping to watch the bears — and in some cases, even approaching the bears to get a closer look.

Concerns about the risks prompted staff to increase

public education and staff presence on Oliver Road; bear-proof containers were installed; and an electric fence was placed around Minnekhada Lodge.

But more work may be needed to prevent a future incident from occurring, according to the report.

There will be more patrols this summer as well as community outreach and, if necessary, the road will be closed in consultation with the city of Coquitlam and the Conservation Service.

More staff may also be needed to manage access and to stop

risky behaviour, the report notes, citing several dangers if people approach bears in the area.

“Bears frequenting Oliver Road can become habituated to being in close proximity of people and vehicles. This can lead to an increased risk of bear-human conflict if the bear becomes defensive or aggressive to protect itself, its cubs or its food source.

“Bears are wild animals and have a strong drive to reach the blueberry fields which have become a major food source for them,” the report notes. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com dstrandbergTC

PORT MOODY HOUSING

More secondary suites sought in Port Moody “Secondary suites have a very important place in the housing continuum that we have...

[They’re] a positive in our community, not a negative.”

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Port Moody council is throwing its support behind a plan to encourage more secondary suites, both to increase the supply of affordable rental housing and to bring home ownership within reach for more people.

A secondary suite task force formed in 2015 produced a report with 12 recommendations aimed at supporting new suites, streamlining the fees and charges associated with

Port Moody Coun. Diana Dilworth, who chaired the city’s secondary suite task creating and operating a suite, and educating the public to generate better compliance with suite regulations.

“Secondary suites have a very important place in the housing continuum that we have,” said Coun. Diana Dilworth, who chaired the now

disbanded task force, adding the goal is to make them “a positive in our community, not a negative.”

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affordable housing in low supply throughout the region, PoMo hoped to update its regulations.

Some of the task force’s recommendations include: • update the 2009 Affordable Housing Strategy; • allow flexibility in building

code standards for suites created before the current code, as long as the suite still meets safety requirements; • allow suites in duplexes and townhomes under the zoning bylaw; • consider zoning bylaw changes to allow a suite and laneway house in the single-family zone; • explore incentives for builders to create suites at the point of construction; • and simplify the fee program to create one fee that covers the cost of managing secondary suites.

Some of the recommendations come with the caveat that there must be enough space for off-street parking for any additional dwelling units

on a property.

Port Moody’s fees for secondary suite owners are $1,874 annually for additional utilities and a business licence.

Coquitlam charges $1,893 for an unauthorized suite ($1,413 for one that’s legal) while PoCo charges $1,830. Burnaby’s fees, at $1,942, are the highest among the Tri-Cities and its closest neighbouring municipalities.

Robyn McLeod, PoMo’s bylaws manager, said staff have held off from proactively searching for illegal suites for the past three months while the task force drafted its recommendations but said that work would now resume.

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Hsu started renting on Airbnb after finding it difficult to keep long-term renters. She said the experience has been positive and she enjoys meeting her guests and finding out where they are from.

The Tri-City News contacted a number of local Airbnb hosts who declined to be interviewed or identified.

And not everyone is happy with the service’s presence in the region.

The city of Vancouver has been cracking down on listings and requires short-term renters to license their operations or face stiff fines. The municipality has also banned shortterm rentals in homes that are not the principal residence of the host in an effort to ensure that Airbnb listings do not eat up all of the city’s long-term rental stock and affect affordability for local residents.

“The goal is the units that are not principal residences will be returned so people who want to live and work in Vancouver can do so,” Kaye Krishna, the city’s general manager of development services, said last fall.

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An Airbnb listing in the Town Centre area of Coquitlam made close to $26,000 in the last 12 months.

Coquitlam and Port Moody, licences are required for anyone operating a bed and breakfast and regulations stipulate that the home in question must also be occupied by an owner and cannot be used solely for vacation rentals in a residential area. As well, many strata complexes’ bylaws do not allow short-term rentals.

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Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development, said the number of listings in the TriCities is still fairly modest and may not warrant the type of crackdown seen in Vancouver, where there are an estimated 5,000 active users.

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their mortgage, making home ownership more affordable.

“The flip side on the affordability piece is if these units are being rented out [for Airbnb], it takes them out of the [longterm] rental pool,” he said.

“You are squeezing the housing supply.”

Short-term rentals could also have ramifications for other aspects of the city’s tourism sector.

McIntyre said council has been pushing for another hotel in the community for years, a goal that could be hindered if more tourists are turning to Airbnb for their holiday lodgings.

“By providing for tourist accommodation in this informal way, does that reduce the market for the more traditional brick-and-mortar hotels that we would like to see added to our asset base?” he said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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Homeowners in the TriCities who bought during last year’s real estate frenzy have likely seen the value of their houses decrease.

Over the last six months, the benchmark prices for all residential property in Coquitlam fell 4.3% to $748,100 while Port Coquitlam saw a decrease of 2.4% to $588,400 and Port Moody fell 0.5% to $770,000, according to data from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).

Single-family detached homes were responsible for the majority of the drop, falling 8.8% to $1.12 million in Coquitlam, 5.2% to $860,000 in PoCo and 3.7% to $1.34 million in Port Moody since September. The figures reflect a regional trend, which showed the number of transactions have fallen dramatically across Metro Vancouver since August.

“February home sales were well below the record-breaking activity from one year ago

and inline with our long-term historical average for the month,” said Dan Morrison, the president Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.

“Limited supply and snowy weather were two factors hampering this activity.”

Benchmark prices for townhouses also saw declines in Port Coquitlam (2.7%) and Port Moody (4.1%), although the values increased in Coquitlam (2.1%).

Apartments in the TriCities appeared to duck the trend. In Coquitlam, the value of a condominium unit increased 3.6% while Port Coquitlam saw a 2.8% gain and Port Moody’s benchmark price increased by 5%.

Across the region, the number of transactions fell dramatically in February compared to a year ago.

In 2017, 2,425 homes were sold, which is a 41.9% drop from the 4,172 sales recorded during the same month in 2016 and 7.7% below the 10-year sales average for the month.

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Saving cabins could cost PM taxpayers Metro, Moody at odds over future of old cabins DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody may hold some important cards to prevent Metro Vancouver from demolishing several 80-year-old cabins to make way for more public access at Belcarra Regional Park.

But having more clout could also mean being on the hook for cabin repairs if the buildings are kept or paying compensation to Metro Vancouver, says Mayor Mike Clay.

Metro wants to open up the area where the cabins are located and build trails, a picnic area and more parking. It surveyed the public last year and found support for retaining buildings and using them for programs such as nature education.

A recommendation was made to save three of them plus the Bole House, but the parks committee voted instead to keep only one cabin and the Bole House, with the costs pegged at $2.3 million for the work plus $92,000 in annual maintenance costs.

Still, PoMo’s Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) bylaw covering six cabins, and possibly the Bole House built

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Top left: Jo Ledingham lives in one of the 80-year-old cabins in Belcarra Regional Park that the Metro Vancouver parks committee wants to demolish. Above left: The committee wants to save Bole House. Right: Metro wants to open up public access with removal of the cabins.

by Belcarra pioneers — likely added to the HCA after a report was sought by PoMo city council Feb. 28 — could slow down Metro Vancouver plans to remove the structures.

That’s because Metro

Vancouver would be required to seek a permit from PoMo before altering any of the buildings, under HCA rules.

In recognition of this, Metro has already sent a written statement to Port Moody saying it in-

tends to seek compensation for any reduction in market value the heritage designation causes.

The final decision rests with the Metro Vancouver board but one member of the Metro parks committee said all of the cabins

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“I would have loved to see [only] the Bole House kept and the lands returned to their natural state for recreation,” said Darrell Penner, a Port Coquitlam councillor. “All this

stuff has quite a cost.”

He also said the residents of the cabins block an area of the park that should be accessible to the public and the cabins themselves would need work to bring them up to current safety codes.

Jo Ledingham, a longtime cabin resident, has tried to press her case with Metro Vancouver that residents would not only look after the area and the cabins but, also, offer artistic and cultural programming at Belcarra Regional Park.

“I am sad that a wonderful opportunity could be squandered,” she wrote in an email to The Tri-City News.

Clay, who is not a Metro parks committee member and couldn’t vote, is also disappointed with the decision. He believes more of the cabins need to be saved to show the area as it once was.

“I think that’s what people like — we like to have that background and heritage,” Clay said.

But wanting something and paying for it is another thing entirely, he said, and one thing the city’s heritage designation can’t do is keep the residents from being evicted. That is up to Metro Vancouver, which is the landlord.

“We have no role there other than being an advocate,” Clay said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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More cash for mgmt. Suspect in romance of rec centre project fraud IDed, sought JANIS CLEUGH

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Two weeks after Port Coquitlam hosted an open house to talk about its plans for the new downtown recreation complex, the fee for the project manager has shot up by $1 million.

In a report released yesterday (Thursday) that will go before the finance committee next Tuesday, city staff said they’re recommending council increase the cost for Tango Management Group from $343,000 to $1.35 million.

Kristen Meersman, PoCo’s director of engineering and public works, said the city hired Tango too soon, in early 2015, before it had recruited Ventana Construction Ltd. to design and build the $132-million replacement facility, south of Wilson Avenue. Many assumptions were made back then, Meersman said: City staff didn’t precisely know the scope or schedule of the mega-project, which when finished in June 2021, will include a leisure pool, three ice sheets and the Terry Fox Library, among other amenities. New housing and a restaurant will also be built on the south and west sides of the 15-acre property, with work

MAYOR GREG MOORE wrapping up by 2022.

“Today, we know exactly what we’re building and exactly how we’re building it,” Meersman told The Tri-City News. “Now, it’s all set in stone.”

Mayor Greg Moore said yesterday even with the $1-million bump to Tango’s fee, the city can still accommodate the cost within the budget as staff budgeted $1.5 million for project management in 2015 — or 1% of the project costs.

City council “is always trying to drive down costs, especially with consultants,” he said. “During negotiations, we thought there might be an ability to drive that cost down but then when we chose the development process with Ventana, we needed to have the develop-

ment consultant to be on the ground and know what they’re doing. They have an expertise that we don’t have.”

Meersman stressed the overall price tag of $132 million for the 205,000 sq. ft. complex is fixed and “will not change.”

In an email, Coun. Brad West said the cost increase for project management is a red flag and he’ll be pressing for answers Tuesday.

“I don’t subscribe to the theory that we should just accept a $1-million escalation as the cost of doing business,” he wrote. “We have made cost control a priority for this project and this will be important to get clarity and answers on and then decide the best way forward including considering alternate project management options.”

The new rec centre is budgeted to cost $1.2 million more to operate annually than the current complex. Groundbreaking is scheduled to take place next week.

• To stay up-to-date with the Port Coquitlam rec complex redevelopment, visit portcoquitlam. ca/reccomplex, follow the Twitter hashtag #pocoreccomplex or call 604-927-5420 (project) or 604927-7529 (programs).

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SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

A man accused of romancing a Coquitlam woman and then stealing from her has been identified and charged, and the Coquitlam RCMP are now asking for the public’s help in locating him.

On Jan. 1 the suspect, who called himself Richard Silver, responded to a personal ad posted by the woman. His persuasive charm, according to the police, won her over and soon he was staying at her house.

“The victim found herself spending all her time with the suspect but she never went to the suspect’s residence and never saw his vehicle,” police stated in a release last month.

A week later, he was gone — along with the victim’s house keys and bank cards.

Cash was withdrawn from her accounts and police said the suspect’s phone number and email address had changed, and he wasn’t living at the address he initially gave.

Police linked the suspect with three similar cases in Metro Vancouver and throughout B.C. under multiple aliases, and since iden-

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The suspect charged in alleged frauds and theft in Coquitlam has been identified as Ross Thomas Bullough, 44. tifying him have also found he’s wanted for warrants in Ontario and Quebec.

Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said help from the public was invaluable in moving the investigation forward. “Without the help of news organizations, social media and the public, we would not have been able to identify a suspect, get an arrest warrant and protect future victims,” McLaughlin said.

Police believe there are ad-

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ditional victims of this alleged romance fraud and they’re encouraging those who haven’t yet spoken to investigators to come forward.

Ross Thomas Bullough, a 44-year-old man of no fixed address, is charged with two counts of credit card fraud, two counts of possession of a stolen credit card and one count of theft under $5,000 in connection with the Coquitlam file.

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PORT MOODY

Concerns, but Andrés project progresses Marketing cash for beer biz Complex would have the highest density in the city SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

Plans for Westport Village — the project proposed for the old Andrés Wines site — cleared an early hurdle after Port Moody’s Community Planning Advisory Committee supported the proposal this week.

That support comes despite staff’s recommendation to send the project back to the drawing board for more detailed studies on geotechnical, traffic, parking and environmental concerns.

Andrés Wines’ application for official community plan amendments and rezoning would transform the site into a high-density, mixed-use neighbourhood.

The Westport proposal includes 418 residential units, a hotel, commercial and office space, an athletic club and arts centre. But a staff report stated there isn’t enough information to support the project at this time.

“A number of background technical studies need to be completed in sufficient detail to give the city assurance that the proposed plan is viable from a number of perspectives,” the report stated. “Staff... recommend that the application be reconsidered by [CPAC] at a future meeting once all of the detailed studies requested have been completed and

evaluated.”

Staff also highlighted that the current plans would make Westport — which proposes a 32-storey tower (exceeding the 26-storey limit of the Newport, Suter Brook and Klahanie developments), a 21-storey tower and several mid-rise buildings — one of the densest developments in Port Moody. The floor area ratio would be higher than Suter Brook, Klahanie and the proposed Flavelle Oceanfront and Coronation Park developments.

And while the latter two could merit higher density because of their proximity to SkyTrain stations, staff said, the Westport site is 1.3 km away from Moody Centre Station and therefore falls outside the transit-oriented development criteria.

“Staff believe that the proposed development density is very high and should be scaled back,” primarily in the residential component but also possibly in the commercial space.

The committee opted to support the proposal to keep the process moving forward while recognizing that more technical work is required, said James Stiver, PoMo’s general manager of development services.

Staff were directed to work with Andrés to address outstanding technical issues and, if the issues can’t be resolved in the short term, that the OCP amendment move forward while the rezoning application continues to be worked on.

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City says BC Ale Trail paid off for Port Moody SARAH PAYNE

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Brewer’s Row and beyond will get a business boost with Port Moody’s continued participation and funding contribution to the BC Ale Trail campaign.

The city jumped in with a $9,000 contribution last year — the four local breweries chipped in $1,000 — which bought a slick profile, photography and video on the

BC Ale Trail website, as well as some initial marketing efforts.

PoMo’s Ale Trail Tour page was the top-billed page on the Ale Trail’s site and the Brewer’s Row blog post had the most social media engagement of the campaign.

This year, the push will be to ramp up those ad campaigns with an increased presence on social media, blog and digital platforms, and to bring on new participants to take advantage of a full tourist season, according to a city staff report.

“We did this last year and it worked out well,” Mayor Mike Clay said at Tuesday’s

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committee of the whole meeting. “I think with the community down in Brewer’s Row, and bringing in other businesses, this is really an improvement.”

Coun. Diana Dilworth added the advertising campaign provides an opportunity to highlight other businesses in the area and

connect visitors from Moody Centre to Newport Village.

“We can leverage this for a higher degree of promotion for all our businesses,” she said.

Port Moody will contribute $5,000 to the 2017 campaign and the breweries will add $2,500. Destination BC matches contributions from the members, bringing this year’s total budget for the campaign to just over $400,000.

Organizers anticipate revenue models will be in place by 2018 to make the initiative self-sustaining.

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Sports group looking for PoCo calls for first awards nominations a smoke ban The inaugural Port Coquitlam Community Sport Awards are coming soon — and you can choose the nominees.

Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance’s first awards show will recognize 10 individuals, teams and clubs in different categories through online submissions from the public.

The 10 award categories are: • junior, adult and master athletes; • outstanding team; • coaching team; • outstanding official; • comeback; • community leader; • community builder; • and volunteer.

The awards will be open to highlight the range of people who have been involved with sports in PoCo. “It’s essential. It’s not about just that high-performance athlete − that’s one award, or two,” said Ryan Clark, executive director of the sports alliance. “It’s about everybody.”

Clark said the event comes at the right time to recognize the success of the individuals and groups in PoCo sports.

“When you see the accomplishments of not just the

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The Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance is launching its first awards program and is currently accepting online nominations in 10 categories. The nomination period closes on March 31. teams at the community but at the high school level — between Riverside, Terry Fox and Archbishop Carney — you see the results that they get, and you see some of the top athletes that come out of here.

“We really swing way above our weight. We should really start celebrating these things.”

While highlighting the achievements of established residents, they may play a role in attracting new ones, Clark said.

“It’s just about bringing families here… You bring more people to town, more people want to live here, and they say, ‘Gosh, we’ve got great facilities, we’ve got great sport clubs,’” Clark said.

Team and town pride are also important factors for the PoCo sports community.

“They should be very excited for the area they live in and what they have,” he said.

“You see in other communi-

ties, with their growth, they become disjointed. We’re still very tight-knit and close, and by doing something like this, I think they’ll walk away going, ‘Yeah, I feel part of something.’”

• Online nominations close March 31, and the awards show will be held May 26 at Terry Fox Theatre. To nominate an individual or team, go to: pocosport.ca/copy-of-sportsawards-nomination-fo. freelance@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam city hall is turning up the heat before the May 9 provincial election.

Last night (Thursday), the healthy community committee was expected to back two recommendations to press the B.C. government to ban smoking in all outdoor spaces as well as call for better mental health and addiction care.

The first request, from the Canadian Cancer Society, would expand the scope of the current Provincial Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act by prohibiting smoking and vaping in public places not identified in the legislation, including patios, parks, playgrounds and beaches.

According to a city report, 28 B.C. municipalities have supported the society’s request that aims to prevent cancer.

Still, the city endorsement doesn’t mean a change in its 2002 Smoking Control Bylaw, which already prohibits smoking in “common and public assembly places” in PoCo. The second request comes from the Canadian Mental

Health Association to sign onto its b4stage4 Manifesto.

The guideline calls for businesses, groups and elected officials, among others, to urge the provincial government to fund better mental health and addiction care in B.C., including early intervention.

Other PoCo news:

HYDE & PARTY

The 17th annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival last fall drew some 3,000 visitors to the north Port Coquitlam facility.

According to a committee report, the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery spent $3,220 to organize its popular city-sponsored fest last November, and brought in $4,075 from sponsors and vendors.

Meanwhile, Riverside secondary has asked the city to waive the rental fees for Hyde Creek rec centre to host its after-grad party.

The parent advisory council bash is set to be held overnight June 10.

Last year’s alcohol- and drug-free event at Hyde Creek attracted about 350 students and 100 parent volunteers and school staff. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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$3.1M spinoffs from 55+ Games: city GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News

Businesses in Coquitlam saw approximately $3.1 million in economic spinoffs generated as a result of the 55+ BC Games last September, the city claims.

According to a staff report, many local businesses saw an increase in sales activity and hotels and motels were sold out throughout the week, with many athletes showing up early and staying after the

event concluded.

“The potential for return visitations was enhanced by both hosting the games and as a result of awareness generated by the games,” said the report. “The positive impression left by the games further enhances how people will view Coquitlam as a place to live or open a business in the future.”

The cost of hosting the event, which ran Sept. 20 to 24 and attracted more than 3,200 participants from across the province, was $405,200 in cash

and in-kind services.

Sports tourism is a competitive market, with many municipalities vying for large events in an effort to get their share of the $5.2 billion annually spent across Canada in the sector.

Recent events in Coquitlam include the LPGA Canadian Women’s Open in 2015 (an estimated $6 million in spinoffs) and the 2016 U19 World Field Lacrosse Championship ($4 million). gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

Coquitlam 125 $68k under Coquitlam taxpayers received one last present from the city’s 125th birthday celebrations: a $68,000 budget surplus.

The city budgeted a net cost of $619,000 for the year-long program of events and legacy projects, including Lights at Lafarge and

Neighbourhood Nights.

But when the actual price tag was announced this week at Coquitlam council, the final figure was $551,000.

A report also noted the attendance numbers for some of the major events associated with the festivities, in-

cluding Kaleidoscope, which attracted 9,000 people, and the Neighbourhood Nights program, which drew 2,350.

The block party challenge, which took place around the city, had 6,862 participants at 128 parties.

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What the hail?

The BC Liberals are hoping to raise the impending arrival, announced this week, of ride-hailing services as an election issue.

(It’s not.)

They have made peace offerings to the taxi industry in the form of criminal checks for Uber and Lyft drivers, plus taxpayer money so taxi company owners can develop an app, all to keep them from opposing the ride-hail business.

(They still do.)

BC NDP leader John Horgan has been in favour of strengthening the Passenger Transportation Board and allowing more taxis to improve service while refusing to be drawn into the debate.

(Good luck with that.)

It’s a manufactured issue eight weeks before an election, but one of interest to many consumers, especially those who have used services such as Uber and Lyft in other places.

(Everyone wants the latest tech gadget.)

Vancouver is the last large North American city to welcome the ride-hailing technology. Is it time?

(Yes. It’s also time Uber pay its drivers better.)

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TNT is a dynamite way to rate would-be Tory leaders

T

he bar has been lowered for politicians in the last year or so. In the good old days, we looked for such noble traits as a grasp of the issues, good hair and the ability look sincere whilst lying.

Now, thanks to a certain spraytanned potato sack filled with ketchup and confusion, it feels like a victory if we can just find a political leader who can form a complete sentence, keep the sexual assault al- ANDY PREST legations in single digits and refrain from handing the keys to the kingdom to Commie Nazis.

We’ve got a crossroads moment coming up here in Canada as the federal Conservative party is choosing a leader to fight Justin Trudeau’s broken promises and sexy eyes.

Right-wing politicians around the world have found success in recent years pitching hyper-nationalism and xenophobia — many seem less interested in fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets and job creation and more interested in policing what women are wearing and where kids are peeing. But so far we’ve mostly avoided that type of fear-based, exclusionary politics here NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-630-3300 n

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in Canada. Stephen Harper tried to make it the focus of the last election and now he’s locked in a barn on a ranch somewhere in central Alberta trying to convince the animals that they all need to be suspicious of the brown cows.

Last week offered a close-up look at most of the Conservative contenders as they met for a debate in Edmonton. I watched a solid 30 minutes to get a feel for these would-be PMs and grade them on a simple TNT scale: Can they form one complete sentence, avoid pinning all of life’s problems on immigrants and stop themselves from grabbing genitals while on stage? If they can do those things, then they get a certified TNT rating: Totally Not Trump.

First up was Lisa Raitt, who started with a joke that was pretty good (for a politician) and followed it by not sounding too insane.

“I will hammer on Justin Trudeau every single day,” she said.

Standard political fare and delivered with competence. Easy TNT for her.

Next up was Kellie Leitch. “Freedom! Prosperity! A unified Canadian identity!” Leitch shouted to begin her opening remarks.

She seemed ready to keep on shouting random things for her entire 90-second statement. “Churches! Zippers! Rough sex with Gordon Lightfoot!” She did stop shouting things long enough to start talking about… immigrants!

“I think we should interview each immigrant, refugee and visitor to Canada!” Interview, huh? Like, Strombo? “I have a video,” she said. “Go and take a look at it on my website.” I did. No TNT for her.

Next came a bunch of people who are certified TNT because none of them said the word “bigly.”

Of course, the elephant in the room was actually a shark. A reality TV celebrity who likes to say shocking things? An ass grab caught on camera? An American resident? That’s a few too many Trump marks to declare Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank fame as certified TNT. His political leanings seem to be much more, well, liberal than those of President Twitter Troll but he does seem to have some of that “I’ll burn your house down and you’ll like it” charm to him.

He is, however, leading the race, according to the polls, so he’ll need to be taken seriously whenever he decides to visit our country.

Whoever is chosen as the winner of this contest will say a lot about where Canada ranks on the TNT scale right now. Here’s hoping we aren’t poised to blow our lovely country up. That would be SAD! Andy Prest is the sports editor for the North Shore News. @Sports_Andy

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Boycott famous bait and switch The Editor, “Bait and switch” is a despicable practice where a seller advertises his goods in a favourable manner but when the consumer arrives, the goods are switched into something less favourable.

Why, then, are celebrities revered so much when they engage in such practices.

An awards show is advertised as the celebration and recognition of artistic excellence. The audience watches the show, which is then hijacked by celebrities who steal our time and lecture us on their political or personal views that have nothing to do with the advertised artistic excellence.

It happens at NFL football games. Instead of being able to watch a game, we must also watch the national anthem being disrespected by players kneeling during its playing.

At concerts, artists disre-

KEEP IT CLEAN IN PARK

The Editor, I was walking my old dog around McLean Park in Port Coquitlam when he fell onto a broken glass bottle. He wasn’t cut but I slipped on dog poop when I went to pick up the glass; luckily, I wasn’t hurt either.

Please pick up glass if you can do so safely or report it to the city so no one or their dog will be hurt. And please use dog poop bags like those provided for in the park so no one else will step in it.

People play baseball and soccer there, so try to keep your dog from going on the playing surface in the summer.

I would hate to see “no dogs” signs go up in the park.

Glenn Elliott, Port Coquitlam

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spect us and think so little of our time that they force us to listen to them speak, in a holier than thou way, about people they despise because their beliefs differ from theirs.

It is time to fight back against the “bait and switch” by boycotting these celebrities. They will soon conclude that they no longer want to ambush us to force their views down our throats. They should be encouraged, however, to use their freedom of speech in appropriate forums.

We should encourage the expression of views, not stifle them by trying to shame others.

Brian Bastien, Coquitlam

Added traffic is a worry with the proposed development of the Flavelle mill site in Port Moody.

DEVELOPMENT

Traffic another issue The Editor, Re. “Quake concerns with Flavelle” (Letters, The Tri-City News, March 3).

I enjoyed reading the letter from Colin Godwin. He outlined an important geotechnical concern regarding the potential construction of numerous highrise buildings on the Flavelle site in Port Moody. I wonder how the developers will

like the idea of a significant setback to deal with liquefaction.

I will point out another concern for all of Port Moody residents: traffic.

The Barnet Highway is the last quick avenue to north Burnaby and east Vancouver — forget about taking Lougheed Highway. Almost anyone knows that during much of the day, Clarke and St. Johns streets

are plugged.

What would thousands of new commuters do to what is already a traffic nightmare?

The owners of the Flavelle property and Port Moody city council, of course, will point to the Evergreen Extension as the answer.

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The theme of Share’s Imagine gala last weekend was “Through the Looking Glass.”

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$101k raised for Share at Imagine fundraiser REUBEN DONGALEN JR. The Tri-CiTy News

Share Family and Community Services’ Imagine fundraiser on the weekend broke the $100,000 barrier after falling just short last year.

The 12th annual event at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver featured live entertainment, food tasting and other activities.

“Annually we raise over a $1 million in the fund development department,” said Valerie Hutton, Share’s director of fund development. “[Imagine] is our largest community fundraising activity.

“We raised a large amount of money that will definitely make an impact in funding for our programs and services,” Hutton

SETTING IT STRAIGHT Re. “The Ta Daa Lady at Fox on spring break” (Sign Me Up, The Tri-City News, March 1).

Two spring break programs at Terry Fox Library previously publicized in The Tri-City News are not being held: The Ta Daa Lady on March 15 and a puppet show by Elspeth Bowers on March 23.

said. “We get such amazing grassroots support from individuals, families, companies, organizations and corporations in the Tri-Cities and outside the Tri-Cities as well.”

Hutton said Share’s main goal is to present an opportunity for the community to come together, to celebrate the work that they do and raise money to provide for underfunded programs.

“I think people are often surprised when they learn that, for example, our food bank gets no

regular funding from any level of government,” she said. “The 350 food hampers that we deliver every week, are provided by the generous donations of the people that live in the TriCities.”

Nearly 350 guests attended the gala, which featured Port Moody singer Frankie Cena and a tasting competition between restaurants, including Romer’s Burger Bar, Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual and White Spot. freelance@tricitynews.com

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We support the needs of the elderly, youth and the less advantaged in the Tricities. As well we support relief efforts in areas of the world such as Thailand, Mexico, and Africa and most recently Peru.

Our club is always looking for new members and individuals that are hoping to make a difference.

Our impact starts with our members. People who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities’ toughest challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member association, and The Rotary Sports Gala Dinner Rotary Foundation.

Rotary is led by our members— responsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization’s mission and values in their elected roles.

Most recently we hosted our inaugural Sports Gala Dinner in support of major improvements to Mountainview Park, which includes Hartley field. This park, which is located in Southwest Coquitlam at 751 Smith Avenue, has not had any updates since it was first constructed in 1970.

There are currently no play or recreation amenities in the Park. Through funds raised at the Gala in celebration of our 50th anniversary as a club, we will support the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Mountainview Park. The other funds raised at the gala will support autism programs in Coquitlam, run by the Canucks Autism Network.

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Top Canadian film talent shines in 17th annual PoMo festival SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

With a weekend packed full of music, dancing, storytelling and top Canadian films, you’ll hardly have a chance to notice all the rain. But hey, at least it’s not snow?

Friday, March 10 FILM FEST

Check out some cinematic masterpieces — Canadian, no less!

— at the 17th annual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival this weekend. Choose from six recent features and documentaries, along with short subjects by local filmmakers. Tonight’s shows are Werewolf at 7 p.m. and at 9:30 p.m., Operation Avalanche.

Saturday, catch Koneline: Our Land Beautiful at 7 p.m. and Hello Destroyer at 9:30 p.m. Sunday’s film is The Other Half at 7 p.m., followed by a wrap party and the announcement of the People’s Pick award and contest winner. Tickets are $7 per film (with $5 membership), available at the Inlet Theatre starting at 6 p.m. Visit www. pmfilm.ca for full details.

GYPSY NIGHT

Make it a gypsy night at Port Moody’s Gallery Bistro when Romani Parti entertains with live Romani music from around the world. Admission is $30 for the 7 p.m. dinner and 8 p.m. concert.

Reserve by calling 604-937-0998.

COFFEEHOUSE

The Gathering Place at Leigh Square comes alive with the upbeat sounds of the John Lyon Trio in this instalment of the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse series. The group includes Lyon on guitar and banjo with Mary Sparks on flute and Antonia Robertson on guitar as they sing blues and American jazz with panache. Admission is $5 at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. Contact 604-945-0606 or info@crossroadshospice.org for more info.

The Other Half, starring Orphan Black’s Tatiana Maslany, closes the 17th annual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival at the Inlet Theatre on Sunday (shows are also Friday and Saturday nights). Visit www.pmfilm.ca for more info.

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IRISH LORE

Learn about Irish contributions to Canada in a special event hosted by Coquitlam Heritage and the Ireland Canada Monument Society at the Mackin House Museum. Presenters include: Bob Mackin, whose grandfather Henry Mackin was the first Mackin House resident and former Fraser Mills president; Doug Massey, whose father spearheaded efforts to build the Massey Tunnel; and Brendan Flynn of the Monument Society. Stay for the Celtic music performances and more; the event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 604-516-6151 for more information.

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Have some toe-tapping fun to some great country, bluegrass and western swing music by Murfitt and Main, with guests Chris Dawson-Murphy and Matt Kennedy, at Port Moody’s Gallery Bistro. Tickets are $25 for dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.

Reserve at 604-937-0998.

DANCE PARTY

Throw on your dancing shoes and show off your Latin moves at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Don’t know any salsa steps? Don’t worry — Alberto and Teresa will be leading a lesson at 8 p.m. with the party following at 9 p.m.

No partner or experience required, just be ready to have fun.

Admission is $10; visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more information.

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Make it an art day by seeing the outstanding displays at the TriCities’ galleries. The Port Moody Arts Centre exhibits include ceramics by the Tri-City Potters, an explosion of colour, sound and smell in The Living Palette by Kimberly Blackstock and Brenna Quan and Panorama Unfolding, paintings by Enda Bardell. At the Evergreen Art Gallery is Train Dreams, a mixed media presentation by The Common Collective. Ceramic artist Laura Giesbrecht showcases her series of unique pottery at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village in PoCo.

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

Spring break events BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM

• Win tickets: Sign up for a library card and you could win tickets to a Spring Break Festival show at Evergreen Cultural Centre: Peter Pan, Snow White or Rumpelstiltskin, all presented by DuffleBag Theatre. Before March 16, kids between five and 12 years of age can sign up for their own library card or show their existing library card at the Help Desk for a chance to win a pair of tickets to these fairy taleinspired puppet shows.

• Puppet shows: Join librarians for a special presentation of fairy tale-inspired puppet shows on Wednesday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. at Poirier branch; and Thursday, March 16, 1:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch.

No registration required — just drop in.

• Friends of the Library Trivia Night — Canadian 150 Version: Save the date: Friday, April 7 at the Poirier branch, 6:30 p.m. More details will be

posted at coqlibrary.ca.

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

PORT MOODY

• Books and board games: Find your new favourite book this spring break. Port Moody Public Library’s reading experts will provide recommendations for readers of all ages and interests. Families can drop in on Mondays and Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 13, 17, 20 and 24 for great reads and to try new board games.

• Spring break movie: Now — or soon — showing: Finding Dory. Drop in and enjoy this great movie about a fish’s search for her family in the Inlet Theatre. Movies are suitable for ages five and older, and parents must stay with their kids during the program, from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. Seating is first come, first served.

• SFU Philosopher’s Café — “Grace” and “Gratitude” Come from the Same Root: How does gratitude appear in our lives, our relationships and our community? On Friday, March 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room, moderator Christine Brain will explore

the transformative topic of grace. Drop in, no registration required.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

TERRY FOX

• Learn About Series: Canadian Culture and You: New to the community? Head to Terry Fox Library and learn about: recycling, littering, bylaws, city government and voting on Tuesday, March 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP to tricitiesliteracy@gmail.com so there are enough coffee and cookies.

• Dad Time, Library Time: Calling all dads and male caregivers with little ones from one day to five years of age for a fun drop-in program at Terry Fox Library. There will be songs, stories, games and crafts with time after the program to socialize and hang out with other dads and caregivers.

These sessions are held on the last Saturday of the month — March 25 and April 29 — from 2 to 2:45 p.m.

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

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Incorrect information about the Canadian Royal Purple Society appeared in last week’s Spotlight section. The Port Coquitlam group celebrated 70 years of service to the Tri-Cities and the photo published was of its donation night last December when it gave $13,350 to local charities and organizations, said Royal Purple #10 spokesperson Sally Hurst.

Please send Spotlight press releases to jcleugh@tricitynews.com.

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A seniors’ care centre in Port Coquitlam will get an injection of federal funds to replace some floors.

Last Thursday, Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam Liberal MP Ron McKinnon announced the $24,714 grant to update the deteriorating flooring at Hawthorne Lodge that is used for adult day program activities. The cash, given under the government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, is for the Hawthorne’s These Floors are Made for Walking capital project.

In a news release, McKinnon urged Tri-City seniors groups to apply for New Horizons money. “We support New Horizons for Seniors Program projects like Hawthorne Seniors Care Community so that seniors across Canada can lead and participate in local activities to stay active and connected,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hawthorne Seniors Care Community will host the public launch of its Growing Our Care campaign on March 30.

The Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) gave a royal donation in the amount of $14,200 to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation for its Tri-Cities Dialysis Unit campaign and Kids for Hearing program.

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Port Moody’s Marina Heisel scored the highest mark in the province for her Level 4 Contemporary Idioms piano exam.

This month, at a ceremony and recital at Place des Arts in Coquitlam, Conservatory Canada awarded the medal for excellence to the 12-year-old girl — the third time she has won the prize. The Grade 7 student at Eagle Mountain middle earned a grade of 94% on her test. She is taught by Charlene Dubrule of Coquitlam.

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You’ve spent a lifetime building your good name and the last thing you need is for your hard-earned retirement to be derailed because somebody has turned that good name to mud.

Identity theft is an unfortunate fact of life, one exacerbated by the myriad new ways data may be compromised.

While there are many perfectly legitimate reasons to share your personal information both in the real world and online, it’s important to remember there may be dangers lurking and seniors can be a prime target for fraud or theft.

The Canada Safety Council and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada want to remind you to stay alert and on your guard when it comes to identity theft and online scams.

“Protecting your identity is a lot like preparing for a secure retirement: You do your homework, make sure safeguards are in place, revisit your decisions regularly and stay prudent,” says Canada’s privacy commissioner, Canada Daniel Therrien. “A secure identity is just like the funds you have put aside for your future.”

Just as you’ve researched your savings and investment options, you need to take stock of your privacy vulnerabilities.

Start with your pocketbook. Take an inventory of the personal information and cards that you carry. Leave items you don’t need somewhere secure, such as in a safety deposit

box. This includes your birth certificate and Social Insurance Number, the latter of which is only needed for income reporting and should only be shared when absolutely necessary.

If asked for personal details to participate in a promotion, to return an item to a store or by a charity you’ve made a donation to, be sure to ask questions about the organization’s privacy policies and how your information will be protected. Don’t let businesses make a copy of your ID unless it’s for a legitimate reason.

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Here are a few other tips and tricks to keep your information safe from prying eyes: • Ensure that your mailbox has either a lock of a drop slot on it. Mail theft can lead to identity theft if there’s sensitive personal information in the stolen correspondence.

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• Never give personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call and you trust the person on the other end.

• Change your passwords regularly, avoiding easy-to-guess passwords like “12345” and “password.”

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• Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men 55 and older and women 50 and older to play ball. Teams play at Town Centre and Mundy parks; practices and games are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and season begins as weather permits (mid-March to mid-April). Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca; or Barry, 604-936-8436 or langs@shaw.ca.

• Dogwood Drama Club meets Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance and parking off Winslow Avenue).

New members always welcome for acting roles or crew. Info: Don, 604-526-2345.

• Minds in Motion, a fitness and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s and a care partner hosted,

by Alzheimer Society of B.C., runs Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam. Cost: $38 per pair/8 weeks.

Register in person or call 604-927-6098.

• Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.

• Dogwood Songsters meet Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join.

Info: 778-285-4873 or 604-464-2252.

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2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam. Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.

• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities.

One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780.

• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940.

• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098.

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

• ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-4371940 or ceas@telus.net.

• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-941-1745.

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• PoCo Heritage hosts Rhymes of Times: Our Journey to B.C. How do you identify as a British Columbian? Join the guided reminiscing session for adults and share, 10:30-11:30 a.m., PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives. Info: pocoheritage.org.

MARCH 14: TOUR. S. AFRICA WITH BMN • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ March meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Feature: A slideshow entitled “More than the Big 5: A Naturalist’s Tour of Southern Africa” by biologist Bruce Brandhorst. Free and all are welcome. Info: 604-461-3864 or bmn.bc.ca.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

• Tri-City Greendrinks: Food for Thought, 6:30–9:30 p.m., Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody. Listen, learn and share about the most interesting ideas around food. Do you grow your own or want to?

Cook, or wish you did? Do you can, jam or pickle? Share your stories of personal discovery.

Want to give a five-minute presentation? Tri-City Greendrinks is open to table talk and minipresentations. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., sharing at 7 p.m. Info: meetup.com/tricity-greendrinks/ events.

• Burke Mountain’s community group, the North East Coquitlam Ratepayer Association, meets, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. Info: 604-970-2579.

• PoCo Heritage general meeting, 1 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives. Info: pocoheritage.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 20

• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7 p.m., Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., PoMo (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions & info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

MONDAY, MARCH 20

• PoCo Heritage heritage writers group,, 10:30 a.m.noon, PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity; no preparation required, just bring a pen and paper or your laptop. Info: pocoheritage.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

• Dogwood Garden Club meets, 7 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Speaker: Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials on “Hot Plants, Though Weird and Wonderful.” Guests and new members welcome. Info: www. dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com.

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

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

• Opening of PoCo Stories: Journeys and Connections exhibit, 1 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives. Journeys and Connections tells the stories of how we came to the Port Coquitlam area, and how we stayed in touch with the people and places we left behind. Info: pocoheritage.org.

• Leisure Connections (Alzheimer’s) fundraiser, 6:30-10 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Cost: $25 gets you a burger dinner (chicken, beef or veggie), beer or wine, karaoke/dancing. Tickets available at Glen Pine Pavilion.

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

Info: 604-688-1716.

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at Wilson Centre, PoCo. All those affected by prostate problems and their partners are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge but donations are welcome.

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

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

• Alzheimer Society of BC has a new dementia support group for caregivers for a person with dementia who lives in residential care. The group meets on the fourth Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m., in Coquitlam.

Info: Vivian or Kim, 604-2980780 or vtsai@alzheimerbc.org.

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

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

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

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

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

• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:308:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604688-1716.

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• Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents David Pavane, , 7-10 p.m., The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo. A self-taught singer/songwriter, acoustic guitarist and keyboardist, David Pavane has become a recognized voice at local venues, performing old and new folk, rock and country tunes.

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

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

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

• Al-Anon Family Group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Saturdays at Como Lake United church, 535 Marmont Ave. Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716.

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

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

• Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-936-6027.

• Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604875-4875 or www.badgut.org.

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

There is a group in PoCo. Info: Kathy, 778-554-1026 or www. recoverycanada.ca.

• Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274.

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

• Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org.

• Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings.

Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070.

• Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-9442506.

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Coquitlam’s Pinetree Timberwolves fell 92-64 against Oak Bay secondary in the first game of the 4A B.C. Boys High School Basketball Championship at the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday.

The B.C. Christian Academy’s quest for a single-A provincial title got underway with a victory over Northside Christian on Wednesday.

The Port Coquitlam school did not let up on their opponents, more than doubling the Vanderhoof secondary school on the scoreboard 89-43. With the win, BCCA was expected to take on Bulkley Valley Christian on Thursday afternoon (after The Tri-City News’ deadline) in the quarterfinal.

BCCA comes into the tournament ranked second after a successful regular season and Fraser Valley playoffs.

The went undefeated against all single-A opponents finished first during the regional championship after taking down Credo Christian in the finals.

On their way to the title game, they defeated Dasmesh

by a convicing 92-48, Khalsa 80-51.

A win on Thursday in the quarterfinals, would set the stage for a semifinal contest against either Heritage Christian or Sparwood secondary. The championship finals are scheduled for Saturday at the Langley Events Centre fieldhouse court.

For up-to-date scores and a full schedule go to www. bchighschoolbasketballchampionships.com.

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It was a rough start for the Pinetree secondary Timberwolves at the 4A B.C. Boys High School Basketball Championship on Wednesday.

The lone Tri-City team in the provincial contest ran head first into Oak Bay, the No. 3 seed team in B.C., who took down the Coquitlam club 9264. The early setback meant the Timberwolves were expected to take on Handsworth secondary Thursday afternoon (after The Tri-City News’ deadline). sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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TAG lights up spirit of the Flame competition A handful of TAG Sport Centre gymnasts struck gold at the Spirit of the Flame competition in California last month.

Port Coquitlam’s Sydney Turner came in first place on the balance beam and on the floor and took silver on vault for a first-place all-around finish in the Level 9 division.

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TAG also took home several team awards.

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MINOR SOCCER

TC ROLLS TO FORUM

Cobras take home the cup The Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC Cobras are under-13 TriCities Youth Soccer Association cup champions.

The club took down the North Coquitlam united Caps last Sunday in the finals, with Kaden Tarry scoring the lone goal in the win.

After a scoreless first half, Coquitlam’s Cameron Cinits fed Tarry a low cross across the six-yard box, where the forward was able to tap in the goal.

The win was the first time the Cobras defeated the Caps this season, after both teams played to a draw earlier in the year.

EAGLES

The North Coquitlam United SC Eagles shutout Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite 2-0 in

RESULTS

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the under-15 Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association district cup championship.

Ethan Elliott scored both goals for the Eagles, while Arash Bigdelou made some key saves to keep the ball out of Coquitlam’s net.

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Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC hosted the 13th annual Domenic Mobilio Friendship Jamboree last weekend at Town Centre Park. The event features boys and girls teams from U5 to U12, who compete against each other.

The Terminal City Rollergirls are coming to the Tri-Cities.

The Faster Pussycats will take on the Riot Girls at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St.) on Saturday for a pre-season league scrimmage session.

According to the league, the event will be an opportunity for spectators to see the rookies compete and get a chance to learn more about the Terminal City Rollergirls. Skating and non-skating positions are available.

Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the first whistle is scheduled for 7:30.

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The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2007 Doge Caliber VIN# 1B3BHB48B77D179359, registered owner, Denise Mueller, debt amount as of February 27, 2017 is $7,802.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by March 17 to Coquitlam Towing and Storage Company Ltd. 218 Cayer Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 5B1.

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2003 Honda Civic VIN#2HGES16684H931026, registered owner, Miyuki Amari, debt amount as of February 27, 2017 is $4,530.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by March 17 to Coquitlam Towing and Storage Company Ltd. 218 Cayer Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 5B1.

Warehouseman’s Lien Act

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act Benjamin Towing Corp will dispose of: .

Whereas, the following are indebted to Benjamin Towing Corp. for storage and towing on; 1) Registered Owner: Skwarchuk Melvin 2008 Chevy Malibu (Grey) VIN: 1G1ZG57B08F288241 Impounded: November 29, 2016 Amount Due: $2500

Happy 5 th Birthday Frances!

2) Registered Owner: Carcamo-Fonseca Obdulio 2005 Toyota Corolla (Brown) VIN: 1NXBR32E15Z564518 Impounded: November 25, 2016 Amount Due: $2600

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3) Registered Owner: Duffy Cameron 2000 Honda Prelude (Black) VIN:JHMBB614XYC802183 Impounded: November 25, 2016 Amount Due: $2600 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale on the above mentioned units. .

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of March, 2017 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be sold. .

These vehicles are currently stored at Benjamin Towing, 2968 Christmas Way, Coquitlam, BC V3C 4E6. .

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U-Haul Moving Center Port Moody claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 2500 Barnet Hwy., Port Moody, BC, Tel: 604461-1717. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime.

234-35 Monica Werner #19 - 1160 Inlet St., Coquitlam, BC 124-37 Melissa Peters 2955 Cumberland St., Pt. Coquitlam, BC 118 Jessica Nguyen 5291 Ross St., Vancouver, BC A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday, March 24, 2017. Viewing 10:00 AM to 12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit locker.

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2008 Kia Rondo VIN#KNAFG525787143359, registered owner, Garo Dandlian, debt amount as of March 2, 2017 is $6,763.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by March 31 to Coquitlam Towing and Storage Company Ltd. 218 Cayer Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 5B1.

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2005 Cadillac CTS VIN#1G6DM56T950222017, registered owner, Mandzuik Amy Kaitlyn, debt amount as of March 7, 2017 is $6,101.11 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 7 to Coquitlam Towing and Storage Company Ltd. 218 Cayer Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 5B1.

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