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The Evergreen Line. A real estate explosion. Foreign ownership. These & more were big stories this year locally. Coverage below & pages 6-10 A SALUTE TO VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers made 2016 year to remember in Tri-Cities JANIS CLEUGH

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The long wait for a rapid transit link to the Tri-Cities finally ended in 2016 with the opening of the Evergreen Extension.

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Wait is over for SkyTrain connection DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

The year 2016 was notable for the long-awaited opening of the $1.4 billion extension to the Millennium Line touted as a “game changer” by Metro Vancouver chair and Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore when it opened Dec. 2.

Commuters who usually take the bus or the West Coast Express, cyclists who want to be able to ride to a station and commute via SkyTrain and beleaguered car commuters were all looking forward to the opening.

But while the Dec. 2 launch was joyous with community celebrations, the reality of the first Monday commute during the season’s first snow storm showed a system under pressure with long waits for trains and crowded platforms.

However, the approval of the mayors’ 10-year transit plan in November, which will pump federal and provincial funding into transit (plus a $3 increase to property tax and a 10-cent fare hike in July, 2017) is expected to pay for new SkyTrain cars among other transit improvements.

There was also some grumbling about costs and delays.

Although a technical briefing said the project came in under budget by between $70 and $85 million, and was only three months behind schedule, Coquitlam Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson said the project was delayed by years, not a few months, and the province’s contribution had increased.

The BC Liberals fired back, asserting that without the province committing an additional $173 million the project wouldn’t have been built.

Concerns were also raised about new bus routes implemented to take advantage of efficiencies with the Evergreen Extension, and new parking rules in Port Moody.

But new park and ride lots, including a 110-stall parking lot on Pinetree Way next to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station are expected to help with the parking situation.

Now all eyes turn to housing development along the line, with a new land use plan for Coronation Park near Inlet Centre expected soon and new developments along North Road in Coquitlam, including Lougheed Heights and the 49-storey tower proposed for the southwest corner of Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Satisfaction.

That, in a word, is how Coquitlam’s Barry Lang explains why he donates so much of his spare time to help out non-profit groups and at special events around the TriCities.

This year alone, the retiree was a familiar face on the volunteer circuit, giving countless hours to five organizations.

“It’s my way to give back,” he said with a shrug.

Lang — and the many, many other community boosters around him — is the reason The Tri-City News decided to shine a spotlight on the people who made our region sparkle this year.

And 2016 was exceptionally busy for our local volunteers, busy at everything from from Port Moody Rotary RibFest, U19 Men’s World Lacrosse Championship, PoCo Grand Prix and Coquitlam 125 parties to the Coquitlam 55-Plus Games, Kinsmen Craft Beer Festival, BC Highland Games and the numerous civic functions that drew thousands of visitors to the Tri-Cities — each of them creating significant economic spin-offs.

At each of the events, volunteers were there with smiles on their faces to welcome you — they were usually the last ones to leave, too.

Trudy Gallant of the Port Moody Rotary Club, which runs the summer RibFest at Rocky Point Park, said they were overwhelmed with this year’s callout: Its base jumped from 175 volunteers in its inaugural year to some 500 this year to meet the demand for the 60,000 attendees.

“People were doing double shifts for all three days,” she said, “because it was fun and they wanted to be involved.”

Geri Briggs-Simpson, Coquitlam’s community services supervisor, said the city’s parks, recreation and culture department recorded 250 more volunteer hours this year than last year — not including the 55-Plus Games or “the countless hours that volun-

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The best of the best volunteers in the Tri-Cities. Back row: Patty Klassen (Port Moody Rotary); Carl Trepanier (Coquitlam Sharks, Coquitlam 125, Coquitlam Sports Council, Coquitlam 55 Plus Games, BC Summer Swimming Association and BC Liberal Party - Port Moody-Coquitlam); and John Saremba (Burke Mountain Naturalists, Critter Care Wildlife Rescue and Colony Farm Park Association). Front row: Barry Lang (Coquitlam 55 Plus Games, Coquitlam 125, Dogwood Pavilion, Lower Mainland Sr. Slo Pitch and Coquitlam Senior Men’s Curling); Cléone Todgham (Port Moody Rotary); Trudy Gallant (Port Moody Rotary); and Alwyn Chan (Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation and church outreach). teers put in on all the [civic] committees, animal shelter, fire department and police department,” she said.

“Our community constantly steps up to the plate to volunteer.”

Hayley Sinclair, the membership services co-ordinator with Community Volunteer Connections, which serves groups in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster, said 40 more clubs signed up with CVC this year to tap into its ever-growing base, which now stands at around 500 people.

Sinclair said CVC’s Flying Squad — made up mostly of young people looking for high school credits — swooped in with support for many one-day events this year to assist with set-up/take-down, balloon blowing and face painting, for example.

Whole families are also making the connection with groups such as Port Moody Meals on Wheels, the Burrard Inlet Fish Festival, New View Society and ISS of BC. “Volunteers are keeping these organizations serviceable,” Sinclair said, adding,

“Volunteerism is a Canadian standard. It’s our way of being a good neighbour.”

Besides special events, the municipalities utilize volunteers for seasonal sport and recreation programs. For instance, Port Moody has, on average, 30 active volunteers in the summer — most of them in Grades 10 to 12 and recommended by their teachers.

Many younger volunteers find full-time jobs with the city once they graduate, said Port Coquitlam’s Carrie Nimmo, manager of cultural development and community services.

While volunteering, they learn about customer service and add skills to their resume, she said. And because the city wants to retain its volunteer base, it is putting a focus in 2017 on training city staff “to provide meaningful experiences.”

In all three cities, volunteers are recognized for their efforts with free meals and free admissions; awards for the best helpers are also handed out by city council annually.

“Our city is very blessed in that people want to come back year after year,” Briggs-

Simpson said. “They love being a part of that whole magical team. When when you see repeats, it’s because we’re doing something well. They’re getting something from it.”

Carl Trepanier said Coquitlam is “phenomenally well equipped” for volunteers.

“They make it so easy to do.”

Trepanier said he started volunteering when his kids were younger “and it just snowballed from there. I like getting out and being a part of what’s around me. There’s always something going on in the community.”

“I really believe that we are most fortunate to be living in a great community,” Gallant added. “Volunteering is a way to support it and to keep it healthy and vibrant.”

“I’m just doing my job,” added Alwyn Chan, supervisor of Eagle Ridge Hospital’s diagnostic cardiology unit, who gives his time to the hospital foundation and his church group. “I’m just pitching in where I can. There’s lots of us out there doing the same thing.” jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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2016 YEAR IN REVIEW

Housing affordability in the spotlight Real estate prices and rental issues a big topic in 2016 DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Real estate was a dominant issue in the Tri-Cities in 2016, with dramatic stories about house prices rising, concerns about affordability, the impact of foreign investment and government intervention.

As early as January, 2016, The Tri-City News reported that homes in some neighbourhoods had risen as much as 20% in value based on assessments, bumping many of them over the million-dollar mark.

The problem, pointed out by realtors, is local residents were being priced out of their own community unless they want to downsize and, with the inventory shrinking for singlefamily homes and the demand up, prices were expected to continue to rise.

Soon, concerns were being raised about affordability across Metro Vancouver, with numerous fixes proposed, including a housing affordability surcharge. Municipal red tape and development fees were also blamed for high prices, a charge refuted by local mayors, including Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart.

The issue of foreign buyers arose in Port Coquitlam with councillors calling for the province to impose a foreign investment tax and some residents complaining that entire neighbourhoods were being bought up for investment leaving homes empty.

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Real estate prices and development was a big story in 2016. With the completion of the Evergreen Extension, more projects are expected in the new year, including this proposed 49-storey tower project in Coquitlam that is currently working its way through the municipal approval process. a home in PoCo in April was $846,100, making it one of the most affordable areas in the Lower Mainland. While PoCo council debated the effect of foreign investment on the value of real estate, a city report said the blame doesn’t lie with overseas buyers; instead, B.C.’s strong economy, low bank interest rates and good mortgage terms were likely boosting demand.

In Port Moody, the city started looking at how it’s going to develop several of its key properties, which include the public works yard, the Kyle Centre site and the property of the former Fire Hall No. 1 as well as what the future holds for the Coronation Park area near Inlet Centre. With the future of the Ioco lands still in question, the city decided to look into options for the David

Avenue connector through Bert Flynn Park at the request of a vocal group of residents.

Coquitlam vetted numerous development proposals, especially around the Evergreen Extension, with a public hearing for a 49-storey building next to the new Burquitlam SkyTrain Station. The proponents, Marcon Clarke Homes Ltd. and Kevington Building Corporation, are also proposing to build a 15-storey rental building on the site.

As well, the city is planning for more land development in its visioning process for northwest Burke Mountain, where between 6,500 and 13,500 residents could live in the future.

The real estate industry itself came under fire with concerns about shadow flipping, prompting tighter rules and higher fines to promote

transparency. In the summer, the province released figures that showed foreign nationals bought 5.1% of the homes sold in Metro Vancouver in June.

On Aug. 1, the province implemented a 15% foreign buyers tax, with home sales

slowing in the fall, partly due to the tax, but because of other fundamentals and government intervention, including the tightening of mortgage rules.

However, in September, The Tri-City News reported that experts were predicting a mild

price correction but higher prices over the long term in the region because of a lack of supply. They cited factors such as the limited land base in the Lower Mainland and the projected 1.25 million additional people forecast to come to B.C. by 2041 as the reason for the increased upward pressure on real estate values.

Concerns about the lack of rental accommodations prompted a study of Airbnb rentals in the Tri-Cities, with The News reporting nearly 140 Airbnb listings here, and few were operating with official licenses.

Coquitlam council approved the first purpose-built rental apartment building at Charland Avenue and Blue Mountain Street and announced it had $2.5 million in an affordable housing reserve and was looking for partners.

Meanwhile, for those who found themselves without housing, the Coquitlam homeless shelter at 3030 Gordon Avenue opened in late December, 2015 and by January, 2016, was full. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Cannabis dispensaries, including one on Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam, have been cropping up across Metro Vancouver over the last year. The federal government intends to introduce legislation in the spring that will legalize marijuana across the country, meaning police and local city officials will have to rejig many of their policies.

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Gov’ts grapple with weed rules in 2017 Cops, city staff rework policies in face of law change JANIS CLEUGH

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With federal legislation set to be introduced this spring to legalize marijuana across Canada, city staff and police in the Tri-Cities may have to rejig their policies.

Port Coquitlam — which already has a storefront dispensary selling recreational pot, contrary to Health

Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as well as city regulations — is keeping a close eye on the proposed changes.

Zoning, building and business licensing will likely be affected, with city council approval.

But “until draft legislation has been tabled, the exact role that municipalities will play in a cannabis-regulatory scheme cannot be reliably predicted,” said Dan Scoones, PoCo’s bylaw services manager.

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This month, a federally appointed task force recommended adults aged 18 and up be allowed to buy marijuana from retail outlets away from schools, parks and community centres.

As well, as part of its 80 recommendations, the task force suggested personal growing limits be capped at four plants per person and a 30-gram limit be placed on personal possession.

• Clear catchbasins to allow melted snow to reach the storm sewer to help prevent street flooding and freezing.

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City bylaws rrequire all residents and businesses to clear the public sidewalks along their pr property within 24 hours after a snowfall to make it safe for pedestrians. Please also clear any sidewalk openings fr fronting your property to make roads accessible for those in wheelchairs, scooters or with str strollers.

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Council meetings will now be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month beginning 2017.

January 10 and 24 February 14 and 28 March 14 and 28 April 11 and 25 May 9 and 23 June 13 and 27 July 11 and 25 September 12 and 19 October 10 and 24 November 14 and 28 December 12 All meetings start at 7 pm and are held in the: Council Chambers – Third Floor, Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street

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Kwikwetlem land claim at Riverview SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

The visioning process is complete and the future of Riverview Hospital looks likely to include some form of mixed-use development.

But the nature of any potential development may be affected by an ongoing civil lawsuit in BC Supreme Court.

In February the Kwikwetlem First Nation filed a claim for the 244-acre Riverview grounds, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital lands, Colony Farm Regional Park and part of Port Coquitlam’s Gates Park, saying they had not been given an appropriate role in the historic development and the ongoing visioning process.

Kwikwetlem claimed the provincial government did not properly consult the local First Nation in planning Riverview’s future and is demanding a consent-based decisionmaking process in any future redevelopment.

A statement released at the time stated the band plans to become an owner of the Riverview lands and lead future development on the site.

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Kwikwetlem First Nation chief Ron Giesbrecht filed the land claim on behalf of himself and as a representative of all KFN members. It was filed B.C. Supreme Court Tuesday. for a similar outcome to the Chilcotin decision in Canada’s Supreme Court, which awarded aboriginal title over a large tract of land in the central Interior and requires the provincial and federal governments to gain consent from the Tsilhqot’in for any economic activity there.

The province disagrees, however, pointing out that an agreement with Kwikwetlem that details a consultation process on the future use of

Riverview lands is already in place.

A statement of defence filed in July refuted many of the Kwikwetlem’s claims, citing the B.C. treaty process as a more appropriate place to pursue any land claims but noting Kwikwetlem representatives did not attend a meeting to initiate that process in late 2000.

The province also asserted Kwikwetlem had not established the facts necessary to prove aboriginal title and that several other First Nations had also asserted claim on the Riverview lands and surrounding area.

BC Housing and the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation have also filed responses, which detailed several ways the agencies had consulted with Kwikwetlem, including a 2014 agreement to award all remediation contracts on the Riverview lands to Kwikwetlem-associated companies.

In July a 1950s-era building on the Riverview grounds was demolished to make way for two new mental healthcare buildings, which will replace three facilities in Burnaby. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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2016 YEAR IN REVIEW

Barbecue, music, cycling and celebrations Lots of events in 2016 with more coming next year

This year’s inaugural event drew more than 5,000 spectators to downtown Port Coquitlam on July 15 to catch some 250 top-notch professional cyclists racing through the streets, loads of free family fun and live entertainment.

The BC Superweek event will be back in 2017 on Friday, July 14, and offers recreational cyclists a chance to sign up for the Corporate Challenge relay and the hugely popular Kids’ Race. Get more details, including opportunities to volunteer or sponsor the event, at www. pocograndprix.ca.

Reward yourself for that top cycling finish with a brew or two at next year’s Oktoberfest celebrations.

After months of preparation, including custom building all of the tables, benches and vendor huts, and despite a rainy deluge, the first Oktoberfest was a hit this fall.

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There was genuine Germanbrewed Oktoberfest beer, pretzels, schnitzel and genuine oompahpah bands.

Organizers Fred and Erika Ledlin confirmed they’ll be back in 2017, so mark your calendars for the weekend of Sept. 22 and 29.

Throughout the year Coquitlam hosted a number of special events to commemo-

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With no shortage of festivals and events this year it looks like Tri-City residents really know how to party — and we can look forward to more of the same for 2017, with the added bonus of a national mega milestone thrown in for good measure.

In July nearly 50,000 hungry folks descended on Rocky Point Park for the second annual RibFest and scarfed down more than 6,000 pounds of meat. The Rotary Club of Port Moody organizes the event, which has quickly rocketed to the top of the Tri-Cities’ summer must-do list, to raise money for local causes.

Already planning your lipsmacking rib-running strategy for next year? Be sure to book off July 21 to 23, when the park will once again be buzzing with loads of delicious food, craft beer and live entertainment.

A good way to prepare for the decadence of RibFest would be to sign up (and train) for the second annual PoCo Grand Prix.

rate its 125th birthday, including the Kaleidoscope festival at Town Centre Park that featured a wide range of performances and family-friendly activities.

Next year, Canada celebrates its 150th (its sesquicentennial, to be exact), so be on the lookout for local events to enjoy the festivities.

Of course it all kicks off with another Tri-Cities favourite — the annual Penguin Plunge at Rocky Point Park — so throw on a crazy costume and join the fun at 1 p.m. to start 2017 with (what else?) a party.

More than 50,000 hungry barbecue fans hit Rocky Point Park last July for RibFest, where more than 6,000 pounds of meat was consumed. Next year’s event will be held from July 21 to 23.

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Whether you’re aiming to start the new year on a particularly fresh note or perhaps hoping a bracing chill will chase away a foggy post-party head, the Penguin Plunge is the place to be on Jan. 1.

After a hiccup last year that prompted a last-minute cancellation of the favourite New Year’s Port Moody event, Plunge organizers are gearing up to welcome even bigger crowds of brave swimmers and enthusiastic spectators.

“We’re expecting a really chilly plunge this year, ice and all,” said Nicki Forster of the Pleasantside Community Association, which hosts the event along with the city.

Just don’t expect her to be one of them — Forster has been organizing the Plunge for about 12 or 13 years but has yet to brave the waters herself.

“No, it doesn’t interest me,” she said with a laugh.

Despite the incredibly cold temperatures, Forster said the Penguin Plunge is a favourite annual rite of passage.

“It’s a Port Moody tradition…

It’s a great community event, there’s lots of spectators and you’ll probably see your neigh-

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Participants in the 2015 Penguin Plunge hit the water at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park boat launch with a frigid splash. A fuel leak from a boat forced cancellation of the 2016 event but it’s back Jan. 1. bours, so it’s a nice way to clear out the cobwebs.”

She also praised the work of city staff, some of whom have been on hand at the event for several years, saying the association couldn’t put on the Plunge without them.

On New Year’s Eve last year, the city was forced to cancel the event when a boat ran aground at Rocky Point Park and began leaking fuel.

Now, volunteers are busy finalizing the details but Forster said revellers will enjoy all the traditional trimmings: coffee, hot chocolate and sweet treats to help quell the chattering teeth, a

great big bonfire and music.

For those who take the plunge, costumes and all, the first 200 registrants will be rewarded with a special button to commemorate their achievement.

Come Jan. 1, swimmers will be running for the water at 1 p.m. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and costs $5 per person or $10 for a family of four.

Funds raised support programs at Old Orchard community hall, including a parent/baby play group, seniors’ badminton and the can-can dancers. spayne@tricitynews.com

This holiday season, you can help reduce waste by disposing of your natural Christmas tree at one of several community tree chipping events:

SCOUTS FRANCOPHONES DE MAILLARDVILLE Date: Jan. 7, 2017 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Canadian Tire Parking lot (1200 Seguin Dr, off Lougheed near IKEA)

KINSMEN CLUB AND 1 ST KINSMEN SCOUT GROUP Date: Sat. Jan. 7 and Sun. Jan. 8 Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Location: Town Centre Stadium Parking Lot B

KINSMEN CLUB AND CENTENNIAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT Date: Sun. Jan. 8 Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Location: Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Avenue)

THE FRIENDS OF MUNDY PARK HERITAGE SOCIETY

Join us at Lafarge Lake!

All activities take place rain or shine at the Welcome Tent near the Town Centre Park Plaza. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).

Monday, Jan. 2 Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, Jan. 4 Community Recreation

Stop by to pick up your scavenger hunt card. Hand it in completed to receive a treat!

Learn about the fun programs and events coming up at Pinetree Community Centre.

Date: Sat. Jan. 7 and Sun. Jan. 8 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Mundy Park Gravel Lot (off Hillcrest Ave) Trees must be tinsel and decoration free. Tree chipping is by donation to support community groups.

Natural Christmas trees can also be put in your Green Cart as long as the lid is completely closed and the tree is cut in 1m lengths and a maximum 10cm diameter. Whole or cut trees can also be dropped off at the Coquitlam Transfer Station at 1200 United Boulevard. Remember to remove all tinsel, decorations, and stands.

For more information on tree disposal, please contact:

Friday, Jan. 6 Tulip Workshop

Saturday, Jan. 7 Lantern Workshop

Build a pop bottle tulip to add to our display.

Build a lantern to add to our Bright Reflections display.

For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark Parking is available throughout Town Centre Park, off of Trevor Wingrove Way.

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et’s not make the start of 2017 a nasty political battle between provincial foes. Sure, it’s tempting to wallow in fear-mongering through the overuse of exaggerated half-truths, ugly photos, simplistic solutions and cynical one liners.

But, please, not this time.

Sure, the NDP under Adrian Dix was roundly criticized for blowing a lead in the polls in 2013 by not playing dirty enough at election time and flipflopping on key issues.

This time, John Horgan will want to portray a tougher stance but he and his candidates should stay clear of dirty politicking even if they are tempted to roll in the mud with Premier Christy Clark.

Similarly, the BC Liberals should avoid anything smacking of “quick wins,” such as employing the cynical tactics seen in 2013’s ethnic outreach scandal in an effort to win votes using government resources.

Both parties will be

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sorely tempted to call each other out on social media and take personal shots if it means getting or keeping the reins of power. Some party faithful may want to bend the rules or even break them to ensure their candidate wins.

But, please, don’t do it.

Give voters the benefit of the doubt, and while your core supporters will vote for you anyway, you risk turning off voters, especially

young people, if you insist on lowering the bar on political discourse.

We’ve seen it all before here and down south, and we are tired of political points being scored by over-dramatizing successes (BC Liberals — really, you can’t take credit for a good economy when you didn’t take the blame when things went south).

This should be the election (NDP, Greens we’re

looking at you) where reasonable, costed proposals are put forward, not endless fault-finding. No government is perfect, choices are made and, by the way BC Liberals, we don’t need endless press releases and government ads to remind us how our money is spent, either.

Call us wary, disappointed, exhausted after what went on in the U.S. election. But after the global troubles of 2016, we want to see a brighter 2017.

Sadly, we’re not betting that this advice will be heeded by anyone operating in B.C.’s notoriously polarized political arena.

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EVERGREEN EXTENSION

Province must fund dialysis Evergreen not great

for travelling locally The Editor, We finally welcomed the “Nevergreen” line to Coquitlam — or so it was called in our house because it seemed like it was never going to arrive. By all accounts, it is at least two decades late.

Now that the Evergreen Extension is here, it has made transit to and from downtown so much better. I can be at work in one hour, door-to-door, in rush hour.

Sure, there are several wellpublicized outages each year, but that’s still far more reliable than taking the car given how there are daily traffic issues that need to be avoided, causing inevitable delays.

Now the bus routes have changed. This underscores the real problem of our transit system in Metro Vancouver. Everything has always been geared to getting you to and from downtown

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Vancouver. Want to go to the airport from Coquitlam?

Head downtown first. What about local trips? Did anyone even consult the users of the system?

Case in point: I have a family member who needs to take the bus from Lansdowne Drive and Guildford Way in Coquitlam to get to work at North Road and Cameron.

With the 97 B-line, that was a single bus, 24 to 26 minutes, one zone. Now, with the new routes, that jumps to 44 minutes for a single connection (one zone), or down to 30 to 38 minutes with two connections (bus, SkyTrain, bus) and two zones! There are even some

three-zone options according to the TransLink trip planner.

Well done, TransLink. Take a 24-minute single-bus trip for $2.75 and turn it into as much as a 44-minute trip for $2,75, or $5.50 for a 30-minute, two-connection trip. I think he might have to leave the bus and start taking the car instead.

I am sure the people at TransLink are well intentioned. If their only goal is to get people downtown, they have done a fantastic job. But they seem to have given little thought to the people who need to get around locally.

Yes, it is now much faster to get downtown via transit, but intra-city travel is now worse and more expensive.

A 197 bus, travelling the old 97 B-line route, maybe not as frequent, would have worked nicely.

Mike van der Velden, Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “Dialysis unit $$ needed” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 16).

Through no fault of his own, Mark Kozlik developed chronic renal disease.

Our health care system can’t find the funds to update clinics used by Mr. Kozlik and others with chronic medical needs, in spite of significant increases to MSP premiums over the last few years.

Instead, these facilities must rely on fundraising and lotteries to replace equipment.

Our provincial government chooses to throw millions of dollars at the fentanyl “crisis” to ensure that recreational drug users have access to overdose kits and emergency care.

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Mark Kozlik, a dialysis patient, at the Coquitlam clinic he attends three times a week. Each treatment lasts four hours.

Our societal priorities are way out of whack when we protect those who make poor choices

and let those with real needs wait for improved care.

Chris Baxter, Port Coquitlam

SNOW

Josh, 9, is their snow angel The Editor, We have our very own snow angel living next door. His name is Josh and he is nine years old.

Last week, after the snowfall, he came without anyone ask-

ing him to and did an amazingly detailed job of clearing off our driveway, steps and porch.

Due to recent health issues, we are unable to shovel snow and it meant so much to have

Josh do this for us without expecting anything in return.

I think that Josh’s actions speak loudly of the great parenting he is receiving.

C. Jonas, Port Coquitlam

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Evergreen spurs Tri-City car sharing Modo increases its vehicle fleet near new stations

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Tri-City residents have more ways to get around without having to own a car thanks to the opening of the Evergreen Extension.

The car-sharing co-op Modo has doubled its fleet to 16 cars along the Evergreen Extension route in the Tri-Cities in recent weeks and American-owned Zipcar has two cars stationed in Town Centre, with more planned.

Modo marketing director Selena McLachlan said with Evergreen’s opening, people have more options for getting around and, if they can get rid of a car, can book a Modo vehicle for specific trips, such as shopping or visiting.

“Our strategy has always been to expand along public transit and important transit lines because when there is a

ing service, Evo, which is owned by the BC Automobile Association, is not yet ready to make a move into the Tri-Cities but is keeping an eye on the region, says Tai Silvey, director of car share.

The company, which has 1,000 cars in Vancouver and a few hubs at some post-secondary institutions, needs to have

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strong, viable transit option, then people will start to change their driving behaviours,” she told The Tri-City News.

Zipcar is also providing car sharing opportunities in the Tri-Cities, with cars located near Glen Drive and Pacific

Street within walking distance of the Lincoln and Lafarge Lake-Douglas stations.

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EXCITING NEWS!

TC council members will chair Metro committees Four elected officials from the Tri-Cities will take on top regional jobs in the new year.

Earlier this month, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore — who in November was acclaimed for the sixth year in a row to lead the Metro Vancouver board of directors — named local government politicians who will steer the regional committees that represent 21 member municipalities, an electoral area and a treaty First Nation.

In 2017, Moore will head up Metro Vancouver’s building project task force, the regional economy task force

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Modo hopes more people will switch to car sharing with the opening of the Evergreen Extension. It now has 16 cars near stations along the route in the Tri-Cities.

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a lot of users in an area because the cars can be dropped off and picked up anywhere, not at specific locations, as with Modo and Zipcar.

“The idea [of one-way car sharing] is there are no restrictions where you pick up or drop off — it’s on demand and ultra convenient,” Silvey said, but “you need enough people in a geographic area so those cars can constantly move around.”

Still the Tri-Cities may be a good market for Evo in the future because higher density follows rapid transit.

and the mayors’ committee; as well, he will be vice-chair for finance and intergovernment.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart will chair regional planning while Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay will take up the housing committee reins.

Meanwhile, Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge will be vice-chair of the zero waste committee.

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Welcome to 2017 from the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce! My goal as Chair for this year is to continue to grow and provide excellent service to our diverse membership. I want you, our members, to know that we are here to support you and your business in achieving your goals, both short and long term.

To ensure your success, we will continue to offer a consistent line up of educational seminars and value-add networking opportunities.

With over 85 events in 2016, we plan to continue increasing the number of opportunities for you to interact with your peers while sharing and learning from each other.

Carlo Zarrillo, Chair To provide excellent service to our members, we continue to

advocate on behalf of you through the BC and Canadian Chambers.

Our recommendations help shape policy in the Tri-Cities; making it easier for our members to do business.

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In 2017, we will continue to work on ensuring that our advocacy work, our committee work, and our recommendations are supportive of our newly created strategic plan. The strategic plan process shaped our vision, to shape the future of business and our community.

Whether your business is big or small, I can speak from experience that our Chamber is an important component in getting connected to the community. I moved to the Tri-Cities from Eastern Canada in 2010 and through the Chamber, I was able to build a strong and supportive network, and my small businesses continue to thrive from that network daily.

Happy New Year and I look forward to the continued growth of the Chamber in 2017!

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Nova Law Corporation Edith Szilagyi novabc.ca (604) 800-3306 Port Moody

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. David Buckley success.com (604) 474-3140 Port Coquitlam

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Chamber events consistently sell out, to ensure your spot at one of our events, be sure to register early.

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Learn about all of the benefits of Chamber membership online at tricitieschamber.com or give us a shout at 604.464.2716. #MembershipHasItsBenefits

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Just a few more days to check out displays As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas.

For a map of display locations, check out, the online version of the story at tricitynews. com under Community.

You can get alerts about the list by following us on Twitter @ TriCityNews and look for more information on our Facebook page.

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• 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you enjoy their homemade Christmas — for the 34th year — on Westwood Plateau. More than 120 hand-painted display pieces on house and in the yard; two themes: traditional Christmas with manger scene, shepherds, wise men and angels; and contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and singing snowmen, and all lit up with more than 5,000 lights, which are on daily from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• 646 Claremont St.: Come up the driveway for the best view of a complete nativity with baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men; also: lights set to music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees and more, including more than 8,000 lights. Display is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m.

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The Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park can also be viewed from dusk until 11 p.m. until Jan. 22 (until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve) and features displays large and small.

Donations large and small accepted for the Knights of Columbus Charities.

• 927 Lillian St.: The Romas family’s pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, snowmen, horse and carriage, trees,

presents, shivering snowman, snowflakes, candy canes, etc.

Open daily through Jan. 1, 4:30 to 10 p.m.

• 2638 Brewster Dr.: Soak up the magic of Christmas at Dangville (named for creator Joe Dang), a miniature holiday

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• 3313 Rae St.: More than 200,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music plus a decorated 70foot tree at the “Miracle on Rae Street.” Lights will be on Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m. Contributions to the food bank will be gratefully accepted. As well, Santa Claus will be making a short visit on Dec. 17 between 6 and 9 p.m. (The homeowners request that, as a courtesy to their neighbours, visitors don’t block or turn around in driveways — you can park on nearby Prairie Avenue.)

• 3631 Flint St.: Shannon and Jay’s home features Rudolph on the roof with his girlfriend Clarice, blinking lights chasing each other, dripping icicles, candy canes and inflatables, too. Display open daily until 9:30 p.m. and donations of food and cash for Share Family and Community Services are being collected.

• 1642 Greenmount Ave.: Once again, the Wilsons have a large Christmas display and, once again, they’re collecting for the Share food bank.

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and Yankee Stadium), Candy Land and the elaborately decorated homes on Christmas Lane. It has to be seen to be believed, so be sure to stop by on the following public viewing dates: Dec. 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 22 and 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Nursing homes or groups that would like to book a tour can call 604-464-0382. There is no admission fee but donations to the CKNW Orphans Fund are welcome.

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Quiring in the New Year (Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam): Now a tradition in the Tri-Cities, the Quirings will ring in 2017 with bubbly and a classical music concert. For their ninth season, husband-andwife duo Reg Quiring (viola) and Rosemary O’Connor (piano) will play works by Beethoven and Dvorak, among others, with guests Jennie Press on violin and Janet Steinberg, a cellist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $40/$36/$16 and include a sparkling reception in the lobby afterwards with the musicians.

Take the new Evergreen Extension, which lands at the facility’s doorstep at the Lafarge LakeDouglas station. The show starts at 8 p.m. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre. ca to book a seat.

Loverboy (Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam): Catch the iconic 1980s Vancouver rockers — who just released a new single called Hurtin’ — for a concert in the Molson Canadian Theatre. Tickets are $149.50 via ticketmaster.ca and include dinner; alternatively, see the show only at 11 p.m. for $99.50. On the casino’s Asylum Sound Stage, tickets are being sold for Side One at 9 p.m. for $25 for general admission. And in the Unlisted Lounge is David Capper at 9:30 p.m. (no cover). Visit hardrockcasinovancouver.com.

SALSA DANCE: Hot Salsa Dance Zone (Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam): Slip on your most comfortable shoes to boogie 2016 out with salsa and Latin music. Doors to the rehearsal hall (off Guildford Way) open at 8 p.m. and appetizers, desserts and champagne at midnight will be served. The event is licensed and includes free parking. Or take the new Evergreen Extension and hop off at the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Tickets are $40 at the door. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com/nye2017.

COMEDY: The Giggle Dam (2616 Shaughnessy St.): The Dam’s New Year’s Eve show features Icons of the Airwaves and brings audience members into a musical time warp with some legendary music from a six-piece live band. Chef Pieter J. Van Meenen will serve up appetizers, entrees and dessert. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For tickets at $125, call 604-944-4453 or visit giggledam.com.

PUBS: Tri-City pubs are featuring bands, party favours and other festive touches to close out 2016, including those establishments listed below — but make sure to call ahead to check out details of cover charges, opening times and entertainment.

• COQUITLAM: Foggy Dew Irish Pub (405 North Rd., 604-937-5808 or foggydewpub.com); Frog and Nightgown (1125 Falcon Dr., 604-4641949); Micky’s Public House (170 Golden Dr.) and Townhall Public House (925 Brunette Ave., 604-468-2828); Woody’s Pub (935 Brunette Ave., 604-526-1718); and John B Pub (1000 Austin Ave., 604-931-5115).

• PORT COQUITLAM: The Gillnetter Pub (1864 Argue St., 604- 941-5599).

• PORT MOODY: Brew Street Craft + Kitchen (3224 St. Johns St., 604-492-3883); Burrard Public House (2414 St. Johns St., 604-939-7811); and The Wild Fig (405 North Rd., in the Executive Plaza Hotel, 604-937-4666).

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• Penguin Plunge at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, hosted

by Pleasantside Community Association and the city.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., swimmers go in the water at 1 p.m. Cost: $1 per person or $10 for a family of four, with funds raised supporting programs at Old Orchard community hall, including a parent/ baby play group, seniors’ badminton and the can-can dancers. The first 200 registrants will be rewarded with a special button to commemorate their achievement.

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JAN. 3: NEEDLEARTS, PROSTATE HELP • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604937-0836.

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Darin Fenton, a pharmacist who will talk about medications and products relating to the treatment and side effects of prostate cancer. All those affected by prostate problems 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.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4

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

THURSDAY, JAN. 12

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

MONDAY, JAN. 16

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

TUESDAY, JAN. 17

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

NOTICES

• Next edition of the Leisure Connections Program at Glen Pine Pavilion – for people 60+ with mild to moderate dementia, living independently and who have limited opportunities to participate in community social recreation programs – runs Jan.

10-March 28, every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The intake is ongoing and cost is $20/week. To apply, call Angela, 604-464-2246.

• Used books, CDs and DVDs wanted by Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for fundraising sales.

These items may be dropped off by the back wall beside the bookcase located outside of the gift shop (main lobby area) at ERH. • Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for its support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah. mian@parentsupportbc.ca.

• Are you a new immigrant?

Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com.

• A group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com.

• Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem,

communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311.

• Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse.

Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111.

• Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca.

• Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111.

• Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available. Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca.

• Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604941-7111, Ext. 106.

Apply for funding from Coquitlam Foundation The Coquitlam Foundation has begun accepting applications for 2017 grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Applicants have until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 to submit their completed e-forms, which can be found on the foundation’s website, www.coquitlamfoundation. com.

And it will have plenty of cash to hand out.

Over the course of 2016, for example the foundation distributed $188,000 in awards to Coquitlam-area individuals and groups — a record amount. The awards included almost $40,000 in grants to the Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society to enable it to as-

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awards night in June at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

The Coquitlam Foundation is also planning a gala on April 22 to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

“It’s shaping up to be an exciting year,” says executive director Dwight Yochim.

“After 25 years of hard work, the foundation has almost $3 million in our foundationdirected and donor-advised funds, putting us in the perfect position to help students and non-profits reach their goals.”

The foundation manages 29 funds, donations to which can be made through the foundation’s website, www. coquitlamfoundation.com. @TriCityNews

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sist families, including many Syrian refugees, who were displaced by a major apartment-block fire in Burquitlam.

Other highlights included the awarding of: $60,000 to Coquitlam Search and Rescue for the completion of its Mobile Command Centre; almost $30,000 in Wesbild’s Learning Initiatives for Tomorrow bursaries to graduates of SD43’s alternate high-school program; and $25,000 in Community Grants to nine local non-profits.

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THE YEAR TO COME

Tri-Cities shows its best for Canada 150 JANIS CLEUGH

Mountain Park. The city’s 150th Celebration Garden is one of 150 similar gardens to be planted across the nation for 2017 and will feature 500 White Hakuun tulips and 500 Red Impression tulips, which were donated by Vesey’s bulbs of PEI.

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With 2016 nearly behind us, Canadian municipalities, cultural groups and residents are now looking forward to celebrating the country’s 150th year in 2017.

In the Tri-Cities, a few activities and events are lined up to mark the year-long fete — including special Canada Day celebrations on July 1.

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come:

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On April 9, the Port Moody Heritage Society will host an event dedicated to a part of Canada’s history that was crucial in bringing the country to the world stage. A morning ceremony will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge — a campaign that was the turning point in the Great War and placed Canada as an elite force among the Allied forces.

Afterward, guests can check out the Sopwith Camel replica plane, a hospital train display and hear from historians, among other activities.

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From May 20 to Aug. 20, Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre will present a collec-

LEFT: PM STATION MUSEUM; RIGHT: PMAC

Left: Sopwith Camel replica plane will be on show at the Port Moody Station Museum on April. Right: Jeff Wilson’s Ranger Sharon. tion of intersecting stories of the city and the country as told through art, artifacts and texts.

The display will weave the city’s beginnings with the birth of Canada.

STAGE 43

This Coquitlam theatrical group kicked off its 2016’17 season at the Evergreen Cultural Centre with a Canadian-themed series called

L’oh’L, featuring the work of Canadian playwrights. In October, it showed Bare Bear Bones by Michael Grant; next month, it presents Looking

by Norm Foster; and in April comes Bingo, written by Daniel MacIvor.

meets at the Kyle Centre in Port Moody. For its annual exhibit in October, the club plans a display of 150 Canadian rocks and minerals — a coast-tocoast project that will feature special stones and fossils from each province and territory.

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PMAC

The country’s 150th year coincides with the golden anniversary of this group, which

This St. Johns Street venue will host a touring exhibit of Art in the Park from June 15 to

July 16. The federally funded display by the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre and Parks Canada celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of Glacier National Park. Twelve artists — including Jeff Wilson, a regular at the Port Moody Arts Centre — were brought together for four days, in a rustic cabin setting, to explore the area. “It was an opportunity for them to fully immerse themselves in one of Canada’s most beautiful natural places,” PMAC gallery manager Janice Cotter said.

COQUITLAM

Last month, the Coquitlam Park Spark Team partnered with the 13th Eagle Mountain Guides and the 10th Coquitlam Beaver and Cub Scouts to plant 1,000 tulip bulbs at Blue

Port Coquitlam will partner with PoCo Heritage to present PoCo Stories: Journeys and Connections, which will celebrate the people and culture that helped shape the city. As well, the municipality is planning public art activations and carving demonstrations at May Day and Canada Day. There will also be a multicultural performance platform called the Celebrate Canada 150 Stage, on Canada Day.

PORT MOODY

The city has two initiatives lined up for Canada 150: to expand the activities at the Golden Spike Days Festival on Canada Day (including a special evening concert and, possibly, fireworks); and the Canada 150 Mosiac project (of which the finished piece will be installed on the side of the recreation complex, facing the courtyard). jcleugh@tricitynews.com

THE YEAR THAT WAS

A look back at Coquitlam 125 — and those ribs If we can sum up 2016, it was a year of music, art shows and festivals — lots of festivals! — for the Tri-Cities.

Our picks for the year in-

clude Centennial secondary’s musical production of Shrek, the Coquitlam 125 legacy salmon project, the Port Moody Rotary Ribfest and the

iles Creating Sm ars for over 30 ye

Jill and Matthew Barber show at Evergreen Cultural Centre.

To put things in perspective, we surveyed arts and cultural leaders around town

about their highlights for the year.

Here’s what they had to say: Johanne Dumas, directrice générale et artistique

for the Société francophone de Maillardville: “Société francophone de Maillardville had great success in 2016.

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Maxi and the Mountain Men, a John Mellencamp tribute band is (left to right): Aaron Bullen on bass, James Tjernage on drums, Brandon Vergara on keyboards, Justin Hyde on lead guitar, Mackenzie Calder on lead vocals and guitar, and Jayden Keleny on backup vocals. The group is posing with a Hammond organ donated to the school by Tommy MacDonald of Hedley. Rock School founder Steve Sainas met the bassist and singer at last year’s Junos, where Sainas picked up a national award for his teaching achievements.

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Fox students rock in 2017 Tunes from Green Day, Keith Urban and Kermit the Frog will be covered next month at Rock the Fox, the semester-end bash for Rock School at Terry Fox secondary.

Students grouped in 26 bands will perform on Jan. 10, 11 and 12 at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) under the direction of the high school’s contemporary music teacher — and Juno-award winner— Steve Sainas.

Sainas, who founded the program 16 years ago, told The Tri-City News he was worried about the age of this semester’s classes as many students are in grades 9 and 10 “but that

hasn’t been a problem. They’re all really good at what they do.”

And he said many students are following in their older sibling’s footsteps by taking Rock School as a credit course (Rock the Fox is essentially their “final exam”).

Below, the line-up: Jan. 10: Green Day, Eurythmics, Mary Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Dixie Chicks, Panic at the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, Rihanna, Jack Johnson, Kermit the Frog, Rupert Holmes, Matchbox 20 and Slipknot as well as original student compositions; Jan. 11: Adele, Cherry Glazerr, Pat Benatar, Joan

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A bilingual geocaching project was created to showcase Maillardville and its heritage.”

Claire Pinkett, president of Stage 43 Theatrical Society: “The best thing we saw was our Coquitlam 125-sanctioned event and Stage 43’s very first musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! It was fastpaced, funny and beautifully choreographed.”

Carrie Nimmo, Port Coquitlam’s manager of cultural development and community services: “Our best exhibit was Jeff Wilson and Sarah Ronald’s Up Close: A Collection of Animal Portraits. The public, especially the kids, loved this exhibit because of the relatability of animals and vibrant colours.”

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manager for the Port Moody Arts Centre: “One of my favourite exhibitions at the Port Moody Arts Centre this year was a celebration of visual and performing arts in honour of Women’s Day titled Simorgh: Between Sky and Earth. All of the 26 participating artists were Iranian-born women who now call Metro Vancouver home. Their work explores diverse individual artistic styles, mediums and themes but the artists all share influences from the two cultures they now move between.”

David Mann, performing arts manager at Evergreen Cultural Centre: “Among the shows at Evergreen that really blew me away were the drama Late Company

by Touchstone Theatre, the one-man show Nashville Hurricane by Chase Padgett and the unbelievable fid-

dling and step-dancing by the Fitzgerald family with Everything Fitz. All were very different but what they had in common was extremely high-quality performance.”

Joan McCauley, executive director for Place des Arts: “My favourite exhibit was at Place des Arts. Artist Ken Hughes’ In other Words was a series of acrylic paintings and collages that employed important sacred or secular texts as major elements. It was such a thought-provoking exhibit and kind of blew my mind.

My favourite event? The Coquitlam 125th signature event, Kaleidoscope. This event was intended to be a celebration of arts and culture and it delivered just that. The event was high quality and truly inspiring.

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Left: The six-year Minto drought ended last August for the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs, when they defeated the Orangeville Northmen 6-5 in overtime in Game 5 of the best-of-five series. The team celebrates the win — the first since 2010 — at the Langley Events Centre. Right: Adanacs goalie Christian Del Bianco made some crucial saves in the final game and throughout the Minto Cup tournament and was awarded MVP for his effort.

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Minto madness in Coquitlam GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News

The long wait ended last August for the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs.

After getting to the Minto Cup finals in five of the previous six seasons, 2016 was the year the A’s went all the way and got their name on junior lacrosse’s biggest trophy.

But the championship banner did not come easy.

After emerging victorious from the round-robin portion

of the tournament, Coquitlam took on the Orangeville Northmen in a best-of-five series at the Langley Events Centre last August.

“It is unbelievable,” said Pat Coyle, the Jr. Adanacs head coach after winning Game 5 in overtime 6-5. He added that “it is more about the guys that have been here for three or four Mintos. It is so awesome that our last year guys can leave on this note.”

A’s goalie Christian Del Bianco was given MVP hon-

ours for his stellar performance in net, which saw him turn away 59 of 64 shots in the final game for a save percentage of 0.922.

Del Bianco came close to ending the game in regulation when, with 23 seconds left and the game tied 5-5, the Northmen took possession and pulled their goalie for the extra attacker.

The Coquitlam netminder managed to scoop up the rebound and send the ball the length of the floor, just missing

the Orangeville net.

After the win, he told The Tri-City News that it was nice to finally get the teams name on the Minto after a six-year drought.

“It feels good,” he said after the game. “It feels a lot better than going home emptyhanded.”

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Bronze for Glaesser, Nyhaug finishes fifth GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News

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Terry Fox Ravens kicker Devin Passaglia boots the game-winning field goal in overtime during the AAA high school football provincial championship at BC Place Stadium in November.

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Passaglia’s kick puts Ravens over the top Tri-City football fans could be forgiven for feeling like they may have travelled back in time during the AAA high school provincial finals.

Terry Fox Ravens kicker Devin Passaglia, whose father is CFL hall of famer Lui Passaglia, put the ball between the uprights in overtime to

help break a 14-14 tie and win the provincial championship against the Notre Dame Jugglers at BC Place Stadium.

The game ended an amazing season for the Ravens, that saw an MVP performance from Jeremie Kankolongo, who scored a touchdown in the finals.

For head coach Martin McDonnell, the championship win showed his club’s ability to overcome adversity on the field.

“I just couldn’t be happier to do it with such a good group of guys,” McDonnell said on the field after the victory.

Coquitlam cyclist Jasmin Glaesser added to her Olympic medal collection when she clinched bronze in the women’s team pursuit cycling event in Rio last summer.

The Terry Fox secondary graduate joined teammates Allison Beveridge (Calgary), Kirsti Lay (Montreal) and Georgia Simmerling (West Vancouver) on the podium after edging New Zealand with a time of 4:14.627.

It was not the first time Glasser reached the podium at an Olympic event.

In London in 2012, she captured the same spot in the same indoor contest with teammates Tara Whitten and Gillian Carleton, edging Australia off the podium by a tenth of a second.

She was not the only Tri-City athlete to have success in Rio. BMX racer Tory Nyhaug missed the podium by 0.16

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“I got caught in some traffic and tried to find a way,” he said. “There was guys battling everywhere so it was a tough lap. I wish I would have found a place sooner but I did the best I could.”

seconds to finish fifth in the men’s individual event.

Despite not receiving a medal, Nyhaug’s showing is Canada’s best ever result in Olympic BMX, Sammy Cools’ seventh place finish in the women’s race in 2008. Nyhaug told reporters after the event that he struggled out of the gate

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DIANE STRANDBE and Cafe and spread Bakery affected were the Port Coquitlam Monday Hours later on RG the fire deto the Tri-CiTy News other businesses partment was wellness centre bakery, a side of town, a the other called to a fourand Curves house under the roof. via a cavity alarm fire in the Fitness. Nearby Lincoln Ave. started at 1653 2200 block of Me-n-Eds’ Thanksgiving burning McAllister Street, “A fire of that magnitude Pizza Parlor was and by the time weekend closed firefighters ended on a sour with that many line was feeding where a gas Monday as workers arrived around note structures the fire that 2 several Port Coquitlamfor is always a concern,” damaged a number up water and tried mopped blaze was fully a.m. the propinvolved, of busito fix comerty owners and Delmonico, noting said nesses. puters. igniting live rounds local busichallenges includedthat the It took several Some of the walls nition that added of ammuhours for overto the fire’s of the head wires and businesses had danger.

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Shortly before 10:20 p.m. several shots were an unoccupied fired at vehicle in front of a home in block of Thomas the 1200Avenue in Maillardville, after suspects fled. A which the person living in the home said the suspect vehicle was an older black SUV; the description was distributed to all Lower Mainland agencies and shortly police after 11 p.m. the same evening Surrey RCMP located a vehicle matching that description.

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They also noted a arm in the SUV. visible fireThe two parties know each other, involved Phillipson said, “which played being able to locate into us that specific vehicle.”

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District 43 may now be in a more powerful more funding, position to particularly for state its case for vulnerable students. populations, yet more funding remains near even though it Presented before the bottom for limited supply DIANE STRANDBE is a third the size has of rink space. per-student the provof RG surplus and one a budget ince’s all-party Tri-CiTy News ($4,145.27 in per SD43’s At Monday’s council-in-c of the most Select Standing funding. student successful internationa ommittee Committee on meeting representati The brief also points funding went to Finance Richmond ves from the out education programs l Government Services, and some anomalies Coquitlam Sports After with only 517 students in the such as Centreyears the Users’of approaching idenprovince. brief points out Richmond school Association and the provincial tified on the Social that SD43 is the Coquitlamgovernment This week SD43 the third largest with Curling receiving double district Club pleaded with Index compared Service cap hand, in the provSchool the amount councilinmembers to $2,086.31 five-page briefing released a ince, with one of funding for programs for a way to accommoda per student for of the calling for SD43 te all sports for diverse and complexmost at-risk youth even enthusiasts, and 1,200 SSI students). with CONTAC suggested student it was T time vulnerable studentthough its to build a standalone THE TRI-CITY population curling facility.

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