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Frustration blooms over Burke boom PoCo pens letter to its neighbours JANIS CLEUGH

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The ongoing frustration by Port Coquitlam council with neighbouring Coquitlam’s mega-development north of the city came to a head this week.

On Tuesday, PoCo city council voted unanimously to send a stinging letter to Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart about the ongoing changes on Burke Mountain,

where Coquitlam plans to build a community the size of Port Moody over 20 years.

The letter from Mayor Greg Moore was penned after Coquitlam called for comment on a proposed townhouse complex at the base of Burke, at the corner of Upper and Lower Victoria drives — close to the PoCo border — and as Coquitlam finalizes its Northwest Burke Vision, a blueprint for four more residential neighbourhoods at the top of mountain and down the ravine to Pipeline Road. see TIPPING POINT, page 6

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Thousands in bear fines in Coquitlam GARY MCKENNA

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Olivia Woodburn, Brittni Russell and Keegan Benning are doing some final weeding and pruning to ensure Coquitlam’s city gardens are looking their finest as judges from the international Communities in Bloom competition will be touring the city from June 16 to 19. They will evaluate Coquitlam on six categories: tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape and floral displays. The city is competing against Bruges, Belgium, Holland, Mich., and Wood Buffalo, Alta. Results will be announced on Sept. 16.

Coquitlam bylaw officers have been busy making sure residents are properly securing their garbage — and they’re doling out stiff fines to people who aren’t getting the message.

Since the beginning of the year, 325 residents have received $500 fines, a more

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than 600% increase from the 45 tickets that were issued by this point in 2016.

Steffanie Warriner, the city’s manager of environmental services, said the stepped up enforcement is necessary in order to limit animal attractants and keep bears from wandering into populated areas.

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Car-free st. Johns set for Aug. 20 It’s a chance to reclaim a busy road, says mayor

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For more information about Car-Free Day, including a map showing the closure and alternate driving routes, as well as a link for businesses and organizations that want to get involved, go to www. portmoody.ca/carfreeday.

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St. Johns Street is closing.

Relax, commuters, it’s only for one day — a Sunday, no less.

And you have a month to prepare.

Breathe.

But the sheer terror and anguish the prospect of closing Port Moody’s main thoroughfare might put into the hearts of motorists is the point of the city’s first Car-Free Day, to be held Aug. 20, said Mayor Mike Clay.

“It needs to be a significant statement,” Clay told The TriCity News. “It’s important you don’t just close a side street down.”

The closure, between Moody and Douglas streets from noon to 7 p.m., will give residents a chance to reclaim the road from the incessant drone of passing traffic by listening to live music from artists such as Greg Drummond and The Rhythm Method, enjoy family activities like rock climbing and street hockey, check out bike skills and safety zone, eat food from local restaurants and wash it down with beer from the nearby Brewers Row at a beer garden at the Queens Street plaza.

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Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay is looking forward to the day he can enjoy St. Johns Street without the din of passing traffic. He’ll get his chance on Aug. 20, when the city holds its first Car-Free Day. The busy commuter thoroughfare will be closed between Moody and Douglas streets from noon to 7 p.m. so visitors and residents can enjoy live music, family activities, food from local restaurants and a beer garden.

The irony that many residents and visitors might end up driving down to enjoy the carfree festivities isn’t lost on Clay.

But it doesn’t have to be that way, he said.

The arrival of SkyTrain

through Port Moody’s downtown has also brought with it better and more frequent bus service. The city is working to improve its network of bike lanes, like the extension of the one on nearby Murray Street to

improve its link to the Moody Street overpass. And there’s always walking.

“We live in a car-centred society,” Clay said. “We need to take the steps to get away from that.”

Closing a main road, even for a day on a weekend, is one of those steps. “It’s not a huge impact,” he said. “But it’s enough to say something is going on here.”

Celia Chiang, the president of Shop Local Port Moody, said

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PM byelection is Sept. 30 City hopes date & engagement will help voter turnout MARIO BARTEL

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Port Moody residents will be going to the polls to elect a new city councillor on Sept. 30.

And the city’s mayor said he hopes some new initiatives will encourage more than usual to do so.

On Wednesday, city council approved the appointment of Dorothy Shermer as the city’s chief election officer and Tracy Takahashi as her deputy.

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The appointment of Shermer and Takahashi is effective June 28. That sets the clock ticking for the maximum 80-day election period from their hiring as mandated by the provincial Local Government Act. Clay said the Sept. 30 date is the most practical as it allows candidates to do a good chunk of campaigning when residents are back from vacation and are no longer distracted by more leisurely summer pursuits.

“They’re back in the groove and paying attention,” Clay said.

Other factors that were considered included nicer weather in September that might encourage people to venture

to a polling station and the opportunity to capture voters who might be heading south to spend the fall and winter months in warmer climes.

Clay said the city also plans to increase its mail-in ballot program by making ballots available at the front counter of city hall throughout the election period — and voters won’t even have to spend a dollar for a stamp as they’ll just be able to hand the sealed envelope with their ballot back to the clerk at the counter.

There will also be a social media campaign and maybe even some fun videos with viral potential to keep the byelection top-of-mind.

But Clay hopes engaging

voters won’t be a problem.

“There’s no shortage of issues in Port Moody,” he said.

“We’re at an exciting time.”

The city has budgeted $49,500 for the byelection, including a 10% contingency.

The money will come from its accumulated surplus funds.

Advance polls will be held Sept. 20 and 23. There will be three polling stations: Glenayre and Heritage Mountain community centres, and at the PoMo recreation complex.

So far, the only declared candidate to replace Glumac is Karen Rockwell, a former city councillor who served three terms from 2002 to 2011. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

Car-Free Day is a great way for businesses to showcase themselves.

“With St. Johns so busy a lot of the time, people just drive by, so shutting it down and having people meander around and discover those businesses is going to be awesome,” said Chiang, who’s in the process of alerting members of her group about the event.

Clay, who said he has attended car-free days in various Vancouver neighbourhoods, said the time is right for Port Moody to embrace the concept, especially as the Moody Centre area is poised for explosive growth that will bring thousands of new residents, many of them migrants from the big city looking to replicate their urban lifestyle that allows them to live, work and shop locally without relying on a car.

“They’ll see this is a walkable community,” Clay said. “It slows everybody’s pace of life a bit.” mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

sUsPiCiOUs PACKAGe Port Coquitlam city hall was shut down for two and a half hours Thursday morning after a suspicious package was reported near Leigh Square.

Police arrived shortly after 7:30 a.m. to investigate and city hall, the Gathering Place and the The Outlet were evacuated as a precaution.

By 10 a.m., RCMP cleared the package after finding that it was not a threat — it was a personal household item that was discarded.

Pardeep Purewal, PoCo’s manager of communications noted the RCMP said the person who reported the package did the right thing as it appeared to be suspicious.

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FIRE DANGER

Fire departments on alert as danger is high Fire ban sparks vigilance by TriCity firefighters MARIO BARTEL

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The recent dry weather has been great news for people enjoying summer vacation but it’s keeping Tri-City fire departments on high alert.

Port Coquitlam Fire Chief Nick Delmonico said the summer is his department’s busiest season as crews respond to more accidents, problems encountered by swimmers and brush fires. In fact, he said, since the spring rains stopped, firefighters have been averaging two brush fires every day, even as the BC Wildfire Service enacted a ban on July 6 on open fires across the province.

The ban includes any kind of campfire or open flame in a backyard fire pit, fire box or even a tiki torch, as well as open burning of debris and yard trimmings.

Delmonico said that message hasn’t deterred homeless people squatting in Gates Park from lighting fires to cook food

or keep warm in the evenings.

The department will begin sending patrols into local parks to educate people about the ban and 14 signs are being posted in the park and along the Traboulay PoCo Trail reminding visitors to not light fires.

Delmonico said the department is also using social media, its website, mail-outs and handouts to remind residents of the burning ban.

Blanket coverage on the nightly news of the wild fires currently burning in the Interior and northern parts of the province also helps keep the dangers of open fires in this dry weather top-of-mind.

Still, Delmonico said, some people persist.

“We always have to go with the lowest common denominator,” he told The Tri-City News. “The people in PoCo seem to be on board but sometimes people are a bit surprised at what we don’t allow.”

In Anmore and Belcarra, the fire ban means campers and picnickers can’t light a campfire.

Jay Sharpe, chief of the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, which is respon-

SPEAK Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. sible for the villages, said so far his crews have responded to one campfire but more troubling was a resident who insisted it was his right to be able to burn debris on his property.

“It was shocking to see,” said Sharpe, adding while it’s normally OK for village residents to do such burning provided they have a permit, all such permits have been suspended because of the ban.

Sharpe said the defiant resident was issued a fine that can range anywhere from $100 up to $5,000.

“Common sense would tell you there’s a burning ban,” Sharpe said. “You’d have to live in a bubble not to know there’s a ban.”

Rod Gill, the deputy chief of operations for the Coquitlam Fire and Rescue, said so far, it

has been a “typical” summer but now that the city has raised its fire danger rating to high as of Wednesday, a coordinated approach between firefighters and the parks department to increase patrols in parks will kick in. That includes reminding people of the smoking ban in all city parks as well as keeping a sharp eye out for piles of firewood stacked for an imminent party. Fines for smoking or setting fires in parks also increase to as high as $500 between April and September.

“We go through this every year,” said Gill.

In Port Moody, council adopted a bylaw amendment on Tuesday that prohibits any open-air burning. Violators face a $250 fine.

“Everywhere you go in Port Moody, the forest is literally in our backyards,” Coun. Zoe Royer said in supporting the latest amendment. “It is such an epic risk.”

Only Coun. Rob Vagramov opposed the amendment. He said there could be a middle ground that would allow people to have fires if their neighbours didn’t object. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Tipping point: News story on rec centre tocol in terms of consultation and information,� he said, noting PoCo has a right to oppose. “I think Coquitlam, though, would rather take a more constructive approach and let’s look at the issues. “Again, these are not new issues and these are not new discussions. From our staff people, they would like to hear more from Port Coquitlam but they think some of their statements and accusations are unfounded.�

As for the flow of traffic — especially along Coast Meridian Road — McIntyre said PoCo needs to think regionally, saying, “We are not little island states so we need to plan together.�

McIntyre also pointed out PoCo has benefitted economically from Burke’s growth, with extra shoppers patronizing big box stores in the growing Dominion Triangle.

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POCO COUN. MIKE FORREST Burke, Coquitlam is meeting the city’s obligations for the Regional Growth Strategy, a collective plan for how Metro Vancouver will accommodate one million more people by 2040.

It’s also meeting its obligations by asking neighbouring cities for comment on future developments in Coquitlam, McIntyre said. “We’re following proper pro-

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That vision calls for 11,000 additional residents on Burke on top of the 25,000 people planned for the Upper Hyde Creek, Lower Hyde Creek, Smiling Creek and Partington Creek neighbourhoods.

Mayor Moore’s letter to Stewart cites the impact the uphill growth has had on PoCo infrastructure and schools as well as the watercourses below. “We’re planning a livable community,� Moore told PoCo council Tuesday. “It’s hard to plan that when you’ve got potentially 38,000 people living above you using your streets to exit their community through ours.�

But the tipping point for PoCo council was a Tri-City News story last month that quoted Coquitlam’s parks manager telling council it would wait to see how PoCo’s new $132-million recreation complex would affect service levels in Coquitlam before it committed to a major rec facility in the northeast.

Coun. Mike Forrest, chair of PoCo’s smart growth committee, told The Tri-City News yesterday (Thursday) that while PoCo knows it can’t stop Coquitlam’s building boom on Burke, “we hope they will take more consideration with their planning‌ not just build and the consequences fall where they may.â€?

PoCo Coun. Brad West said PoCo doesn’t want to play nice any longer. “There’s a lot of frustration in PoCo about how our community has borne the brunt of development on Burke Mountain,� he said. “It’s time for us to take a forceful stand. “It’s not about being difficult.

This is about being honest about what we’re seeing in our community.�

Kathleen Vincent, Coquitlam’s manager of corporate communications, said Moore’s letter will come before Coquitlam councillors Monday, when they’re expected to adopt the final version of the Northwest Coquitlam Vision.

At that meeting, Coquitlam council will consider a staff recommendation for an intermunicipal senior staff working group made up of planning, engineering and parks staff from both cities. And staff will suggest the Burke concerns be addressed at the next Coquitlam/ PoCo joint council meeting, set for Oct. 18.

Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development, said news of the Northwest Burke Vision shouldn’t come as a shock to PoCo. He said by building out

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Woodbridge Properties has applied to rezone the property from CD-59 to a new Comprehensive Development (CD) Zone written specifically for this project. The proposed development is a six storey, market rental apartment building. A mix of one, two, and three bedroom units are proposed, ranging in size from 513 sq. ft. – 928 sq. ft. Access to the 2-level underground parkade is proposed from Moray Place at the south end of the building.

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Rail grinding on the SkyTrain line has resulted in some extra noise when trains travel between Lincoln and Lafarge LakeDouglas stations in Coquitlam Town Centre.

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Coquitlam Town Centre residents have likely noticed that the SkyTrain running through the neighbourhood is a little louder than usual.

According to TransLink, crews have been doing some rail grinding on the line between Lincoln and Lafarge Lake-Douglas stations as part of routine maintenance.

The work is being conducted to preserve the rails and improve ride quality, said Jill Andrews, a media relations advisor with TransLink.

“The short-term effect of this is more noise than normal as the freshly ground rails adjust to the train wheels,” she said. “Things should quiet down over the

next week or so.”

Other noise news: The city of Coquitlam has made changes to its noise bylaw that will reduce the hours when construction work can take place.

Following changes late last month, construction noise can only occur Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., earlier than the previously permitted 10 p.m. On Saturdays, the time is limited from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., a change from the previous 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

According to the city, the restrictions only relate to loud work that could cause a nuisance for neighbours.

Work that takes place quietly indoors is still permitted at any time of day. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

The price for replacing the spray park at Panorama Park, next to Panorama Heights elementary school on Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam, will be approximately $360,000, well over the initial estimate of $150,000.

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Price for spray park work more than double estimate $150k was ‘placeholder,’ $360k is to be actual cost GARY MCKENNA

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Replacing a spray park on Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau is expected to cost the city a little more than initially thought.

Staff originally allocated $150,000 for replacing the facility at Panorama Park (next to Panorama Heights elementary school) but now say the price tag is closer to $360,000.

The discrepancy was noticed by at least one city councillor, who questioned staff’s estimates.

“How did we get this so wrong?” Coun. Chris Wilson asked during Monday’s council meeting. “If we are going to keep putting placeholders in and the actual amounts are almost double, I don’t want to do placeholders anymore. I want more detailed analysis.”

Raul Allueva, the city’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture services, said the initial placeholder figure was an early estimate. The higher figure came after staff conducted

SPEAK Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. a more thorough examination of what a replacement would cost.

“It was very high level,” he said during Monday’s meeting.

Replacing the existing facility would cost $275,000 but an additional $85,000 is being

allotted from the infrastructure reserve to enhance the amenity. For example, additional spray components will be added along with surface treatments and new furnishings, according to a staff report.

In the end, council voted unanimously in favour of the concept and budget, and is expected to be presented with a detailed design in the fall.

After that, the project will be put out to tender in the winter, with construction expected to begin in the early spring and completed by May 2018. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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On Saturday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., staff and volunteers will lead tours through the Port Moody food bank, located at 2615 Clarke St..

Joey Coquitlam restaurant will fire up the barbecue for the family event, with food by donation to support the nonprofit organization; the Share Bear will also be on hand.

Each week, the food bank distributes 5,000 lb. of food to about 375 families in the Tri-Cities.

It also gives bi-weekly food and emergency hampers for those in need and it runs a Tiny Bundles program for mothers with babies. Last year, more than $47,000 was donated to the food bank through third-party fundraisers. Visit sharesociety.ca. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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‘Majority of people do care about this’ continued from front page

“It is substantially different from last year,” she told The TriCity News Thursday. “We have patrolled every single street…

That is in addition to our ongoing regular work.”

It appears the increase in the number of tickets issued is starting to pay off.

A recent audit of 25,000 homes found that 17% of residents were putting their garbage and green carts out at the curb before collection day, a violation of the city’s bylaws. The audit was conducted between late April and early June and found numerous violations, including from 200 residents with a history of non-compliance.

But Warriner said staff is starting to see changes in behaviour, particularly on Burke Mountain, where residents have historically had more bear activity.

The volume of calls about bears is also up, she added, which indicates that residents are taking the problem seriously.

“That tells us that the majority of people do care about this issue,” she said. “We take that as a really positive sign.”

On Wednesday, the city held its first ever Bear Smart 101 workshop, which had more than 250 attendees — in fact, it had to be moved from its original location in council

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Tri-City News reader Michael Glassco shared this photo he shot on the weekend in Port Coquitlam, saying: “I don’t know if this interests you guys but there is an awesome barred owl hanging out along the Traboulay PoCo Trail just west of Cedar Drive. chambers at city hall to the theatre at the nearby Evergreen Cultural Centre. Warriner said the city will likely hold another workshop next year.

Coquitlam has also unveiled a new video, using children and humour to demonstrate that there are no excuses for not complying with the animal

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Participants can play the traditional lawn game while hobnobbing with Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, other TriCity VIPs and business people at the event, to be held July 20 at a Pitt River waterfront property.

Foundation chair John Diack said last year’s tourney brought in $35,000 for the organization’s endowment fund,

which now stands at $500,000 and allows it to make grants to community groups.

Last month, the foundation awarded $20,000 to the Children of the Street Society, I Am Someone, PoCo Heritage Society, Stroke Recovery Society, Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society and Watershed Watch Salmon Society.

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Spark of concern Are smoke and flame the new normal? After days of wildfires ravaging the B.C. Interior — and no end in sight — it’s starting to feel like it.

Earlier this week, around 14,000 people had been evacuated from their homes, pushed out by more than 200 wildfires.

And a growing chorus of experts are suggesting that wildfire summers may be here to stay.

Who among us remembers the summers here ever being this consistently hot this early? Add rapid winds, dry lands and perhaps an ill-timed spark from a campfire, and you have a recipe for disaster.

It’s easy to feel inoculated from wildfires in the Tri-Cities. It’s too urban here, we might say.

While the Tri-Cities fire departments are right to not sound alarm bells yet, we should act responsibly. Call out those who might gingerly flick away a cigarette butt, disobey the fire ban or leave dry debris unattended in soaring temperatures. We owe it to our fellow British Columbians to take all this seriously.

They certainly are.

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MUNICIPAL POLITICS

Has your mayor been hanging around for too long?

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he newly elected 39-year-old French president Emmanuel Macron made a compelling speech recently at the palace of Versailles, describing the need for political renewal in France and in the E.U. Macron promised a “profound transformation” and called for an end of the defeatism and cynicism he says has gripped the continent.

“The building of Europe has been weakened by the spread of bureauMIKE KLASSEN cracy and by the growing skepticism that comes from that,” he said.

Macron’s speech got me thinking about political renewal closer to home. Specifically, how long is too long for a government or public official to hold office? That question comes up continually as election season approaches.

For example, how many times did the BC Liberals’ critics point out the Liberals had governed for 16 years? There were the repeated references to the “dismal decade” aimed at the BC NDP, too, suggesting they held government for too-bleeping-long as well.

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his or her expiry date but, particularly in local government, we see mayors and councillors who get very comfortable in their jobs. The reason they ran for office in the first place is often a distant memory.

Ninety-something Hazel McCallion gets the endurance prize.

She was a Mississauga, Ont. mayor for 36 years before retiring in 2014. Although she was an immensely popular civic leader, I observe that she oversaw the development of a sprawling, car-oriented community.

In Metro Vancouver, we have a few mayors looking to give McCallion a run for her money. Delta has had Lois Jackson as mayor since 1999. Jackson, who was first elected in 1972, has said this will be her last term in office.

In the Tri-Cities, we have Coquitlam’s Richard Stewart in city hall since 2005, and mayor since 2008. PoCo’s Greg Moore was first elected in 2002 and has also been mayor since 2008.

In Richmond, a range of controversial issues has faced council during the tenure of Mayor Malcolm Brodie. The latest is the enormous, castle-sized homes that have been built on farm land for years, only recently making headlines. Brodie has served on council since 1996 and as mayor since 2001.

Mayors who have only served one or two terms — such as Surrey’s Linda Hepner, Port Moody’s Mike Clay or West Vancouver’s Michael Smith — rightly deserve more time to put their stamp on the office.

Derek Corrigan was first elected to Burnaby council in 1987 and has been mayor since 2002. You can say that he has long since put his stamp on his city but his floundering explanation for why he continues to allow low-income apartments to be razed while 45-storey, high-end condo buildings replace them should be a flag to voters that it is time for change.

In Vancouver, Gregor Robertson is nearing the longest term in office of any mayor in the city’s history. He was first elected in 2008 with a platform that focused on big changes and sweeping promises to eradicate homelessness and make housing affordable.

From a pure numbers standpoint — with the homelessness count at an all-time high and housing prices breaking records — Robertson’s mandate has heralded little benefit to those struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Without a serious reboot in their approach, it is hard to see what if any fresh ideas Robertson and Vision can bring after a decade running city hall.

As provincial voters seemed to want in May, it is possible that the Metro Vancouver elections in 2018 will bring a new generation of leaders like the ones Macron is calling for in the E.U. It is my sense that many of the mayors will be announcing they will not run again lest they be given a hint by voters looking for a fresh approach. This change cannot come soon enough. @MikeKlassen • mike@mikeklassen.net

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HELPING THE LESS FORTUNATE

Demonstrate generosity & compassion to neighbours The Editor, Re. “Summer too slow at food bank” (The Tri-City News, June 28).

I feel shamed in calling myself a Canadian when I consider the minority of individuals in opposition to our new government’s recent proposal to raise income assistance and welfare rates.

Further, it is puzzling that such critics erroneously presume they are impervious to the ramifications of poverty when, in reality, the costs to our health care and criminal justice systems alone affect every citizen, rich and poor alike.

Why don’t the impoverished enrol in night school courses after work and educate themselves in pursuit of higher-paying jobs? Often, disability recipients are stymied by individually unique barriers to employment, all of which can be serious and often the result of chronic underlying illnesses.

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Share Family and Community Services needs plenty of nonperishable food items — and cash — to help feed the hundreds of Tri-City residents who are clients of its food banks.

For anyone currently clinging to the antiquated precept of “survival of the fittest” when it comes to humans, let me ask you this: If, for whatever hypothetical reason — perhaps due to a stock market crash — you lost your fortune

overnight and became destitute, wouldn’t you agree that “survival together in unity” encapsulates a more humane variation on the theme?

The individual you help today with a small meal could potentially return the favour

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tomorrow by splitting a lottery ticket or saving you from a burning building. By citing this example, I’m not alluding merely to karma but to the equally important but scientifically sound principle of unity, a characteristic so essential and invaluable it has enabled us to prosper and to build cooperative networks of individuals helping one another. Namely, it has helped found the country of Canada, of which I am a proud and patriotic citizen.

We’ve already demonstrated generosity and kind-heartedness as a nation towards immigrants fleeing from hostile nations, garnering international praise for being so accommodating. Let’s embrace our unity, open our hearts and extend the same courtesy towards our fellow Canadians by generously giving to our food banks and wholeheartedly supporting our impoverished population.

Peter Toth, Port Coquitlam

‘Didn’t have to happen’

The Editor, “Life is important to value. Still haunted by the sights of Vancouver’s skid row.”

These were the words of an American friend who recently passed through Vancouver. In picking him up from his hotel, I made a point of driving back along Hastings Street.

For 16 years, we were told by the BC Liberals how this is the best place on Earth, all while the divide between the haves and have nots has continued to grow. Only when faced with losing their hold on power did the BC Liberals even begin to care one iota about the less fortunate in this province.

Under their watch, we saw homelessness and the child poverty rate increase, and the fentanyl crisis explode, all while saying we did not need a poverty reduction program.

When we allow food banks to become an accepted form of assistance, we contribute to the problem.

When we allow purpose-built rental units to fall into disrepair and be replaced with market rate condos, we contribute to the problem.

When we allow psychiatric hospitals to be closed and we don’t provide the necessary supports for their former patients, we contribute to the problem.

When we allow lunch programs in schools to feed the needy become an accepted practice, we contribute to the problem.

When we make it easier for people to get alcohol and gamble but not demand we improve access to treatment facilities, we contribute to the problem.

This didn’t have to happen, and yet we allowed it to happen.

What does that say about us?

We must all take responsibility for allowing this. I hope you are as angry, embarrassed and upset as I am at my friend’s words.

We will soon have a new government in Victoria. Let’s hope its commitment to ending the cycle of poverty is more than just political posturing.

Rob Bottos, Coquitlam

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Friday, July 14 AND THEY’RE OFF!

with food by donation to support the non-profit organization; the Share Bear will also be on hand. Visit sharesociety.ca.

More than 200 amateur and professional cyclists will blaze through downtown Port Coquitlam for the second annual PoCo Grand Prix, sponsored by Dominion Lending Centres and The Tri-City News. The BC Superweek competition starts at 1:30 p.m. with the Elite Women’s CAT 3/4 pro race followed by the Elite Men’s CAT 3/4 pro race at 2:15 p.m. The corporate challenge — including a Tri-City mayors’ team — is at 3:15 p.m. while the kids’ loops begin at 5:15 p.m. At 6 p.m. is the Youth Race. Finally, don’t miss the pro women’s race at 6:45 p.m. and the pro men’s race at 7:50 p.m. when Justin Williams of Los Angeles and Kendelle Hodges of Melbourne will defend their PoCo Grand Prix titles. Be sure to check out the entertainment at the Leigh Square bandshell and other activities inside the 1.3-km circuit during the day.

Admission is free. Visit pocograndprix.ca.

LAST CRAFT DAY

Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) presents its last Westminster Savings Family Day of the season, with a free “Frottage” drop-in activity from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Suman Kollipara will share tips to create positive emotions and relationships at Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register for the free wellness event by calling 604-927-7999 or via fvrl.ca.

LIVE MUSIC

RUNNING, JUMPING

The Vancouver “metafolk” band Illiteratty — made up of Earle Peach, Albert Klassen, Kirsten Daub, Mark Bender, Simon Kendall and Todd Biffard — will perform at Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) at 8 p.m. after a meal. The cost at $25 includes dinner. To reserve, call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody. com.

Track and field athletes will land in Percy Perry Stadium at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) for the weekend-long BC Athletics Championships Jamboree. The event, which starts tonight at 5:30 p.m., is hosted by the Coquitlam Cheetahs Track and Field Club. Visit coquitlamcheetahs.org.

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Walk from Moody Centre SkyTrain station to the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.), where the parking lot will be filled with vendors for The Market at Brewers Row from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. Visit marketatbrewersrow.com.

GYPSY NIGHT

The Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) hosts a Romani Rarti Gypsy Night, with a dinner at 7 p.m. and concert at 8 p.m.

Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

COVERS, COUNTRY

The Joe Fernandes Band will open the inaugural Summer Concert Series (sponsored by Envision Financial) at Coquitlam Town Centre Park Plaza, starting at 7 p.m. Country singer Megan Twist headlines at 8:15 p.m. A food truck will be on site. Visit coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts.

MOVIE TIME

The Port Moody Film Society screens the U.S. documentary/ history flick Tim’s Vermeer in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door (annual membership is $5). Visit pmfilm.ca.

Saturday, July 15 PLANT CONTROL

The Friends of DeBoville Slough will pull Japanese Knotweed

Country singer Megan Twist headlines the first Summer Concert Series show at Coquitlam Town Centre Park Plaza on Friday night.

Slip your dancing shoes on for the salsa and Latin party in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The bash runs from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and includes a lesson in the first hour. Parking is free or take SkyTrain to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station. Admission is $10. Call 604-7254654 or visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

with Coquitlam city crews from 9 a.m. to noon at DeBoville Slough (corner of Cedar and Victoria drives). Tools will be supplied but more are welcome. And don’t forget to wear sturdy footwear, sunscreen, a hat and gloves, and bring water. Email info@ fodbs.org.

Sunday, July 16

HOLLY BE GONE!

Search for holly at Coquitlam’s Minnekhada regional park and remove the invasive species from the forest. The pull is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Quarry Road parking lot. To volunteer, go to meetup.com/regional-parks-connect-metrovancouver. The round-trip hike is 4.5 km; snacks and drinks will be provided. Visit minnekhada.ca.

FRESH HAUL

The west end of the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) will be full of vendors and entertainers for the weekly Poirier Street Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit makebakegrow.com.

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See Korean drummers, bhangra and line dancers, Chinese opera singers and taekwondo demonstrators at a free family summer fair at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam) from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 604-927-6940.

Summer Sundays at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) starts at 2 p.m. with Mr. Boogie Woogie, a Dutch-based piano player, and continues at 4 p.m. with Incognito & Friends, a Vancouver rock ’n’ soul party band. Donations accepted to the Crossroads Hospice Society. Visit summersundays.ca.

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As Share Family and Community Services ramps up its July campaign for the food bank, it’s also opening its doors to the public. Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., food bank staff and volunteers will lead tours through the Port Moody facility (2615 Clarke St.).

Joey Coquitlam will fire up the barbecue for the family event,

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Karen Fowlie and Copper Cove Road take to the Leigh Square Community Arts Village bandshell (beside PoCo city hall) at 2 p.m. for the city’s Music in the Square. Visit portcoquitlam.ca. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

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

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• Reading Campout: On Wednesday, July 19, families can come and camp out on the lawn in one of PMPL’s shady tents or make their own fort. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy storytimes and fun activities for all ages.

The campout runs from 5 to 8 p.m.; no registration required.

• Board games and books: Drop into PMPL’s children’s area for personalized reading recommendations provided by expert children’s librarians. Find the perfect book for your reader, no matter what their age, interest, or reading level. Librarians love to connect kids with books that they can’t put down every Thursday from July 20 through Aug. 10 between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

• Where the Wild Things Grow: Join city of Port Moody horticulture staff and explore the beautiful natural world in our own backyard. Kids six years of age and older can get their hands dirty with planting, scavenger hunts and more. The program will run on July 21, Aug. 11 and Aug. 18. Register for one session only by calling 604-469-4577.

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

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• Mad Science: Terry Fox Library presents “Up, up and away” — join Mad Scientists and investigate the power of air with hot air balloons, vortex generators and even a hovercraft. Be amazed as you discover some of the wild and wonderful behaviours of air. Everyone is welcome on Friday, Aug. 4, 2 to 2:45 p.m. at Leigh Square bandshell next to Port Coquitlam city hall.

For more info, 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 604-927-7999.

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• Friends of DeBoville Slough invasive plant control work party, 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers will be working on controlling Japanese knotweed. DeBoville Slough is located at the corner of Cedar and Victoria drives in northeast Coquitlam. Info: info@fodbs.org.

• Free multicultural family summer fair, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, Coquitlam; music and dance performances; food and BBQ available for purchase. Info: 604-927-6940.

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• Dogwood Garden Club members’ short demonstrations on subjects such as roses and answering questions starting at 7 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam. Gardeners of all levels are welcome to attend; refreshments will be provided.

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• Tri-City Greendrinks hosts “What the health! Healthy buildings... happy people?”

6:30-9:30 p.m., Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody.

Nicole Border will share what she’s learned about what affects human behaviour and will talk about ways to leverage the healthy buildings approach to enhance the physical and mental health of our communities.

Dinner available for purchase at 6:30 p.m., sharing starts at 7 p.m. Info: meetup.com/tricitygreendrinks.

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Dozens of volunteers with the second annual PoCo Grand Prix were recognized by the city and BC Superweek organizers — ahead of Friday’s race — with an appreciation dinner on Monday at Hyde Creek recreation complex.

Coquitlam students Emma Field and Caterina Fusco are 2017 winners of RBC’s Student Leading Change scholarship.

They are two of 15 students awarded $10,000 toward their postsecondary tuition.

Field, a spoken word poet, will study biology at the University of Victoria this fall while Fusco, a high-risk youth helper, will pursue a bachelor of arts degree at UBC. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Kris Schjelderup and Ashlee Claydon of Innovative Fitness in Port Moody swung over $4,750 this month to Chris Wilson of KidSport Tri-Cities — money raised at its annual golf tournament.

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Port Coquitlam youth cadet Sgt. Murray Meldrum is capturing the action as a cadet correspondent at the Comox Cadet Flying Training Centre this summer. The Riverside secondary graduate is working in the public affairs department.

Art Knapp Plantland owner Wim Vander Zalm was joined by The TriCity News’ Arlene Grant, Bentley Yamaura and Matt Blair at last month’s Coquitlam Classic Charity Golf Tournament on the Plateau.

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Coquitlam resident — and former TriCity MLA — Iain Black is on the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission.

The agency will look at how pricing could potentially solve key transportation challenges in Metro Vancouver. The independent commission, which was launched last month, will be chaired

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It will deliver recommendations to the TransLink board and the Mayors’ Council by spring 2018.

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Robert Simons (at right) was re-elected last month as president and Karen Van Gilder as treasurer of the Port Moody Foundation.

Joining them on the board for a twoyear term are Heidi Maddrell (vice-president), Kenn Lui and Paul Thiel.

Members completing the second year of their two-year term are David Driscoll, Jennifer Lorz, Jo-Anne Parneta, Roland Mitchell (secretary) and Stirling Ward.

And leaving the board are Wayne Borthwick, Salomeh Honarmand, Karen Liong and Margaret Matthews.

At the annual general meeting on June 28, Simons delivered the philanthropy group’s 2016 annual report and its financial statements, showing more than $18,7000 in grants and endowment disbursements to charitable organizations supporting arts, heritage, community services, elder care and youth support sectors in the city last year. To donate, visit portmoodyfoundation.ca.

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WORK ON MIND FITNESS

Similar to physical fitness, we need to exercise our mind in order to maintain quality of life and overall vitality. Join insightful conversations to learn the basics of Mind Fitness and essential practices for building and sustaining resilience, creativity and enjoyment through life. This free class is facilitated by Fay Wong and runs from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. You may register inperson at Glen Pine or Dogwood pavilions, or by calling the Coquitlam registration line: 604-927-4386.

GRANDKIDS LEARN TO KNIT

Knitting and crochet are timeless hobbies and a good crafting skill to learn when young. Let the Glen Pine Crafts group teach the basics in this inter-generational activity.

All supplies included. Register your grandchildren and spend the morning with them as they learn this new skill. on Tuesdays, Aug. 8 to 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10. You may register in-person at Glen Pine or Dogwood pavilions, or by calling the Coquitlam registration line: 604-927-4386.

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Want to add more zest to your life without spending a lot of money? Discover new

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Celebrate multiculturalism with a free, family friendly summer fair on Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This free multicultural fair is a chance to learn about the different cultures that make up our community.

It will feature a variety of live entertainment, music and dance, and there will be door prizes and activities for kids as well as adults.

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A new report released July 4 by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reveals the average condo fee in Canada, across all building types and ages, to be $302 a month.

The report uses the most recent available nationwide census and survey data up to 2011.

The average condo fee varied significantly between high- and low-rise buildings, and the age of the building. Households living in high-rise towers paid significantly more than those living in low-rise buildings and townhomes or row houses.

Condo fees were also found to get progressively higher, the older the building.

The CHMC said, “In 2011, this trend was consistent among fee payers living in highrise buildings and row houses, and somewhat consistent in other dwelling types.

It added, “Fee payers living in older dwellings were more likely to occupy units with more bedrooms than fee payers living in newer dwellings.”

In high-rise buildings across Canada, average condo fees ranged from a low of $349 for a studio or one-bedroom built since 2001, up to a high of $589 for a three-bedroomplus unit built before 1980.

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Saints lose first playoff game to NW MARIO BARTEL The Tri-CiTy News

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Kayla Willms, of Coquitlam, celebrates her gold medal in the pool at the 2017 Special Olympics BC Summer Games, held last weekend in Kamloops. More than 1,600 athletes, coaches and mission staff participated in 11 events, including 5-and 10- pin bowling, athletics, basketball, bocce , golf, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, softball and swimming.

COLLEGE SOCCER

Douglas women build for final Team will host at Town Centre DAN OLSEN

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The building has begun.

This time, there’s a huge carrot dangling as motivation for members of the Douglas College women’s soccer team.

The school will be the host of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s 2018 women’s soccer championships.

That means an automatic berth but one they definitely do not want to waste.

Head coach Chris Laxton said the time will be spent preparing his players for the lengthy march—and ensuring the club continues its appear-

ance streak at the nationals.

“As far as I’m concerned it’s an 18-month project with a big portion of it getting this year’s rookies ready for college-level play,” said Laxton.

There’ll be no “just-glad-tobe-here” thinking.

The Royals program, which has advanced to the nationals the past two seasons and collected bronze at last year’s championship, has two full seasons to use as it prepares for the 2018 nationals, which will be hosted at Town Centre Park, across from the Coquitlam campus.

But Laxton certainly isn’t looking past the coming season.

“If we can go to nationals this year, we get that much more experience, our players build that much more knowl-

edge of what it takes at that level.”

Helping his cause is the fact the squad lost no players to graduation after last year’s bronze medal—which saw them outlast Alberta powerhouse NAIT Ooks in penalty kicks.

Defender Sonali Dholliwar and netminder Alexa Gazzola were selected as all stars.

While no one graduated, Laxton replenished his lineup with a nice score of recruits— forcing him to cut a handful of players.

After an active spring of training and exhibition tests, he’s pleased with the mix of returnees, including co-captains Michelle Wessa and Samantha Kell, and newcomers.

“As a fifth-year player [Wessa] brings a lot of experi-

ence and leadership,” said the coach. “She’s committed to helping us get to the nationals this year. “[Kell] has really grown into her role here. Just watching her you can see the maturity and experience she’s gained.”

Of the incoming players, fullback Ashley Bristow and forward Martina Pettenon will lead a skilled rookie crop. The two spent the past few seasons with Mountain United of the BC Soccer Premier League.

“Each one of our recruits is unique and exciting,” said Laxton. “It’s important to bring in new players, and I think the eight we’ve added will make us stronger.”

The team will come together in August in preparation for the September season opener.

The PoCo Saints gave up the first six goals of the game and never recovered as they dropped the opening game of their BCJALL playoff series against the New Westminster Salmonbellies, 10-5, Tuesday at Queen’s Park Arena in New West.

Despite outshooting the hosts 57-43, the Saints had trouble converting their scoring chances as they trailed 3-0 after the first period and 8-2 at the end of the second.

Saints’ coach Kelly Scott said a lot of those shots weren’t of high enough quality to beat Salmonbellies’ goalie Eric Kratz.

“Some of our shots weren’t exceptional,” Scott said. “We’ve got to shoot better.”

Scott said the playoff inexperience of many of his players may also have factored into the Saints’ slow start.

“They didn’t really know what to expect,” Scott said. “Playoffs are harder, tougher, faster.”

Meanwhile, the Salmonbellies upped their game even before the opening faceoff as they switched benches to claim the visitors’ side.

Scott said that threw some of his players off and mental errors followed when the hosts started hitting harder, playing faster.

“We didn’t react,” he said. “And when you let a team like New West get up on you, it’s very tough to come back.”

Scott said the Salmonbellies seemed eager to avenge a 10-4 regular season loss to the

Saints. It wasn’t until the third period his side finally started playing their game and pushing the pace.

After Nick Chaykowsky scored his second goal of the game early in the period to put the Bellies up 9-2. Clarke Walter and Ryland Rees responded with goals 24 seconds apart to make it 9-4. New West’s Larson Sundown and PoCo’s Daylan Kellough exchanged power play goals late in the game to finish the scoring.

The Saints outshot their hosts 19-8 in the frame.

That’s fuelled Scott’s optimism heading into the second game of the best-offive series, tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. at the PoCo rec complex.

“They now see what level they’ve got to bring themselves to. They’ve got to pick up their level of compete,” Scott said • In Wednesday’s playoff preview story in The TriCity News, we got the name of Saints’ coach Kelly Scott wrong.

SR. ADANACS STILL IN HUNT

The senior Coquitlam Adanacs aren’t completely out of the playoff picture in the Western Lacrosse Association. Yet. But they’ll have to put together a strong weekend if they’re to have any hope of bridging the fivepoint gap to the fourthplace New Westminster Salmonbellies.

The Adanacs, who lost 15-9 to Nanaimo last Saturday, travel to Victoria for a game against the Shamrocks Friday. They host the last place Langley Thunder, Saturday at 7 p.m.

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Tri-Cities teams mine gold at soccer finals Provincial A and B Cup tourneys produce champs

A number of teams from the Tri-Cities struck gold at last weekend’s provincial A and B soccer championships.

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Schalke 04-U13 boys team broke a 2-2 deadlock against the Kelowna Heat with 10 minutes remaining in their final match to cap an undefeated run at the Provincial A Cup in Surrey. The team, coached by Gino Di Francesco, Ward Ross and Lisa Braniff won three matches and tied one in the tournament en route to gold.

Port Moody AC Selects U16 team rebounded from a 4-2 loss to West Vancouver in their opening round-robin match and won their next two games to earn a berth in the final and a chance to redeem themselves against their Metro Select League rivals from West Van. Steven Ono scored seven minutes into the match and Tye Engmann scored in the 14th and 15th minutes to vault the Selects to a 4-1 victory. The championship was the team’s third in a row.

On the girls’ side, Coquitlam Metro-Ford U14 Venom defeated UVI Riptide 2-1 in their Provincial A Cup final

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North Coquitlam U16 Hammers’ captain Liam Chernoff and striker Stuart Chernoff proudly show off the gold medals and trophy the team won Sunday at the Les Sinnott Memorial Provincial Cup in Vernon. The team was one of four from the Tri-Cities to win provincial titles as the soccer season wound down for the summer. at Newton Athletic Park. The Venom were down by a goal but tied the game with less than 16 minutes left to play.

Berlin Dion then tapped in the winner with less than a minute left to play in stoppage time.

The win capped a successful season for the squad, which lost only once all year.

The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Shock won a bronze in the girls’ U16 A Cup final. They lost their opening round game

to Richmond FC, then rallied to tie Upper Island Riptide 1-1 and defeat Delta Coastal Selects 2-0.

At the girls’ Provincial B Cup held at South Surrey Athletic Park, Coquitlam Metro Ford

U14 Heat won all four of their matches, including a 2-0 victory over Kamloops in the final.

The team didn’t allow a single goal in the tournament as they also defeated Prince George, Westcoast FC and

Coastal FC en route to the title.

The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Aftershock finished fourth in their girls’ U15 group while in the girls’ U16 B Cup the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Nemesis also finished fourth in their group.

In Vernon, the North Coquitlam United U16 Hammers defeated the North Vancouver Surge 2-1 in their final at the Les Sinnott Memorial boys Provincial Cup. Team captain Liam Chernoff opened the scoring with an early strike. Shortly after, Behnam Deylamipour scored the eventual game winner. A late surge by North Vancouver got them back into the game, but they couldn’t score the equalizer.

The Hammers’ win avenged their only loss of the season, that came to the Surge in their Coastal Cup final match. They won twice, over Vernon United and the Nelson Selects, and had a draw against Bays United Sabotage in their run-up to the final.

“Some of us have played together since we were little an it’s great to have this moment as a group,” said Chernoff of the side’s first provincial title.

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3rd Annual Kick It! Soccer Fest For Girls August 27th in Port Moody Co-Hosted by The Port Moody Soccer Club and BC Soccer Association, “Kick It! Soccer Fest For Girls” is being held in Port Moody on August 27th, 2017 from 12:30pm - 3:00pm at Trasolini Turf Field (PMTC).

“Kick It! Soccer Fest For Girls” is a Grassroots festival that aims to inspire and encourage female players to continue in the sport of soccer for as long as they love the game. Open to all female players age 7 to 13.

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GUSTAFSON, Olive Juliet (nee Johanson) Began her life on January 2, 1918 in Tofield, Alberta, mid-prairie winter. She was the third oldest in her parents family of eight girls and two boys. Married to David I. Gustafson in Edmonton, Alberta, their family of three children expanded at intervals, while they looked after several other children. They moved to Surrey, BC, to help Olive’s father and then to Port Coquitlam, BC, where they were house parents for several men with disabilities.

Maple Ridge became home, for almost 20 years, there Olive and her daughter lived and gardened; and she joined choirs and thrived singing for “old people�.

Passing over Jordan, Olive joined family members and friends, in late spring - a time that she had always loved (June 4th, 2017). As she had wished, she was at home in her own room, surrounded by our garden flowers and her family. Hugged often, throughout the stages that took her home to be with the Lord, she left in the early morning. She is survived by her children; David Gustafson of Langley, Dianne Gustafson of Maple Ridge, Shelley Friesen of Nanaimo, and two sisters Magda Baglo and Marg Christopherson, both of Chilliwack. Also, feeling the loss of a precious lady, are her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Olive’s life will be held at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church 12145 Laity Street, Maple Ridge, BC, on Saturday July 22, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

A reception will be held after the memorial service, in the adjoining hall.

Than you to all who have helped us throughout this time, your kindness is deeply appreciated.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Joseph Kowalski. He was predeceased by his Mother, Hope Hassard, and his Father, Joseph Kowalski. Dave is survived by his daughter Nadia (Rob), sisters JoAnn (Joe) and Adrienne (Jerry), and his nephew Sam and niece Charlotte.

Dave was born and grew up in Vernon. He loved the freedom of small town life and had many an adventure.

Dave moved to Vancouver in 1981. He went to BCIT, receiving a diploma in the Civil and Structural Engineering Technologist Program. For over the last two decades Dave has worked for CEWE and was well known for his great work ethic and dedication to his job.

David was a devoted father, loving son and brother and a friend to many. He was a strong man and this was very evident in his last few months of life.

He fought so hard but ultimately we had to say goodbye. Dave will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Until we meet again, Dave.

A simple get together with tea and sandwiches will be held at Burkeview Chapel 1340 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam, on July 22, 2017 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, family requests a donation to your favorite charity.

Burkeview Chapel 604-944-4128 firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com

Fond Fond memories memories linger linger every every day, day, Remembrance keeps them Remembrance keeps them near. near.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING Bookkeeping Services $20 per hour Hands On Accounting • Payroll • Tax Services Personal & Small Business At Fees You Can Afford .

604-314-8395 www.handsonbooks.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed?

Need Money? We lend!

If you own your own home you qualify!

Pioneer AcceptanceCorp.

BBB mem. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com 604-987-1420

MAKE YOUR MOVE Your Search Starts Here.

F/T & P/T kitchen helper, busboy and dishwasher req’d for Indian restaurant.

Apply in person: 20726 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, between 2-5pm.

Live-In House Keeper

is needed with experience and car. Room & board and salary are offered. For appt, call 604.945.9338, ask

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GARAGE SALES

PETS

Port Coquitlam

MOVING SALE!!!

3559 Handley Cres Sat 10 - 12 pm - no earlies Some coins from the 60’s, small amount gold chains and pendants. No furn or other items.

for Lora.

RETAIL

BRING HOME THE BACON

MARKETPLACE

APPLIANCES POCO APPLIANCE MART 604-942-4999 • Rebuilt Washer•Dryer•Fridge•Stove Up to 1 Yr warranty • Trade-ins

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding and Vet Checked.

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GNOME MATTER WHAT IT IS...

FARM PRODUCE Farm Fresh Blueberries Please visit 4350 Oliver Road, Coquitlam, V3E 3H6 604-866-4056

FOR SALE - MISC ELECTRIC HOSPITAL bed, no mattress, excl cond. $500 obo. 604-942-8095.

People love a bargain!

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RENTALS

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

SKYLINE TOWERS

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

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.

SUITES FOR RENT COQ 2 BR bsmt ste, $1100 incls utls. NS/NP. No W/D. Nr all amens. 604-936-9211

CALL 604 525-2122

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

GUTTERS

HOUSES FOR RENT BBY CAPITIOL Hill, 2 BR upper floor hse, 2 bath, garage, prkg.

Pet ok. $2200. 604-298-0550

Moving out?

GUTTER CLEANING ROOF CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING POWER WASHING 30 yrs experience WCB/Liability insured

Simon 604-230-0627

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

EXCAVATING

POCO APPLIANCE MART 604 942-4999 • Servicing ALL Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guar’teed

CONCRETE HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO small!

Serving Lower Mainland 26 Yrs! •Prepare •Form •Place •Finish •Granite/Interlock Block Walls & Bricks •Driveways •Stairs •Exposed Aggregate •Stamped Concrete •Sod Placement Excellent Refs•WCB Insured 604-657-2375/604-462-8620 DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water,

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

604.782.4322

DRYWALL

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

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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

• House Demolition & • House Stripping. • Excavation & Drainage. • Demo Trailer & • End Dump Services.

Disposal King Ltd.

604-306-8599

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FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS FENCING CEDAR & CHAIN LINK FENCING Where quality matters more than quantity.

Reasonable rates Free estimates Call Marv (604) 462-0408

LANDSCAPING Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Paver stones, Hedges driveways/patios, ponds & walls, returfing, demos, yard/perimeter drainage, jack hammering. Old pools filled in, concrete cutting.

604.782.4322

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• Lawn & Garden Maint. • Planting, Pruning, Hedges • Tree Topping, Trimming • Power Wash •CLEAN-UP & MORE! • Senior Disc.

All Work Guar. Free Est. John 604-616-2934

THAI’S

Gardening Team

• Lawns & Cutting • Hedging & Trimming • Rocks & Gravel All Garden Work & Maint. • Free Estimates •

778-680-5352

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Interior / Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free estimate

604-724-3832

Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations�

37Years of Experience

604-728-3009

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Flooring, tiling, finishing.

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EAST WEST MOVERS 24/7. Reasonable. Reliable.

James • 604-786-7977

RENOVATIONS & REPAIR lam/wood flrs/tiling,finishing carpentry, drywall, sundecks, windows/doors new roof & siding repairs.

Quality work, Free Est.

Residential Commercial Construction Yard Waste Free Estimates

Rick 604-329-2783

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

PATIOS

A-1 Contracting & Roofing NEW & RE-ROOFING All Types • Concrete Tile Paint & Seal •Asphalt • Flat All Maintenance & Repairs WCB. 25% Discount. • Emergency Repairs • .

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Call Jag at:

778-892-1530

All kinds of roofing Re-roof, new roof & repairs. Shingle & torch-on Free Estimates 778-878-2617 604-781-2094

METRO BLACKTOP CO. Ltd. since 1979

A1 TOP CANADIAN ROOFING LTD.

PAVING/SEAL COATING

SUN DECKS

DISPOSAL BINS starting at $229 plus dump fees. Call Disposal King 604-306-8599

ROOFING

NORM 604-841-1855

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MOVING

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

Electrical Installations

604-520-9922

D&M PAINTING

RUBBISH REMOVAL 604 - 32WASTE

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PAY-LESS Pro Painting SUMMER Ext/Int SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS Free estimates. Licensed BBB A+ Rating for 37yrs.

Power Washing. Insured.

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

All Work Guar. Free Est. Donny 604-600-6049

All Electrical, Low Cost.

Renos & Repairs. BBB Member.

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

BC GARDENING

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

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SUNLIGHT GARDENING

HOME SERVICES

Lawn Removal & Chafer Beetle Solutions!

Check the Rental Section

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• All Bobcat / Mini-X Service • Small Hauls ~ Pickup / Delivery

HANDYPERSON

PORT COQUITLAM: 775 - 3,000

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ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATING LTD

• Concrete & Asphalt RAN • 604-329-7792

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

To advertise call

604-630-3300

LAWN & GARDEN

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BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bdrm Suite Includes heat/hot water - 1.5 blks to bus stops - 2 blks to Safeway/medical - City park across street - Gated parking & elevator - Adult oriented building - References required * SORRY NO DOGS * Call for appointment 604-464-3550

FLOORING

TREE SERVICES GREEN TREE

ARBORIST SERVICE • Tree Removal • Pruning • Hedge Trimming + more 15yrs exp. WCB. Full Ins’d.

Call Tom for Free Est.

778-899-TREE (8733) greentreeservice.ca

TREE SERVICES

Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 60 ft Bucket Trucks 604-787-5915 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca 10% discount with this ad

AUTOMOTIVE

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

• New Driveways • Re & Re Old Driveways • Repairs • Resurfacing Professional Custom Work .

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604-657-9936

PLUMBING

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

All work guaranteed. Frank

RUBBISH REMOVAL Always Reddy Rubbish Removal

SUMMER CLEAN-UP

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

Johnson • 778-999-2803 reddyrubbishremoval.com

2014 AUDI A4 Quatro, 2.0T, exc cond, new tires, leather, LOADED. 44k kms. $32,100.

Limited Edition anniversary car. No trade. 604-839-1563

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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COMING SOON!

“Your Neighbourhood Shopping Destination” Experience Macdonald Realty LOCAL EXPERTS, GLOBAL PARTNERS

Visit the SCHILL INSURANCE TEAM for all your insurance needs.

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With Our 8 Big Comfortable Pedi Chairs And 6 Nail Stations, Come Prepared To Be Pampered!

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Our beer and coolers are ICE COLD, perfect for these HOT SUMMER DAYS!

604-931-5551 COQUITLAM

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Sousan Sousan & Mansour serve ser ve up tasty tast y Donairs Donairs and your other Middle Eastern favourites.

NAIL SALON SALON

Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome!

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Anytime Fitness................................ 604-492-3481 Austin Station Dental....................... 604-931-6111 Austin Station Liquor Store ............. 604-931-2525 Dominelli Massage Therapy............ 604-936-6008 Donair Affair ..................................... 604-937-3839 Express News & Smokes .................. 604-931-6344

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD LIQUOR STORE

604-931-2525

604-937-3839

Freedom Mobile ............................... 604-939-0225 L’amour Nail Salon............................ 604-939-5328 Macdonald Realty ............................ 604-931-5551 Mega Sushi........................................ 778-355-1012 Orbit Drycleaners ............................. 604-937-0739 Panago Pizza............................................ 310-0001 Save-On-Foods ................................. 604-931-0578 Schill Insurance................................. 604-931-2722 Serenity Health....................................604-474-1033 Sharon Perry Chartered Accountant ....... 604-492-0111 Shaz Hair Choice............................... 604-917-0266

Starbucks Coffee .............................. 604-931-2115 Subway.............................................. 604-931-7827 Tops Chef Persian Bakery ................ 604-931-4946

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