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Horror stories heard in case of pimp Drugs, violence & social media are weapons used by pimp against kids Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
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Linda Weber gets used to the special racquet and ball used in blind tennis while a pair of guide dogs watch from an improvised kennel created by a pair of soccer nets at one of the drop-in sessions put on by the city of Coquitlam and BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association Mondays at Pinetree community centre. See story, page 32.
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Keeping predators off the streets and away from young people is what’s behind the efforts of a Coquitlam group that is monitoring two high-profile sexual exploitation cases currently before the B.C. Supreme Court. The Children of the Street Society — founded in 1995 to prevent at-risk youth from being drawn into the sex trade — has been following cases in which men are accused of luring underage girls and boys into prostitution, and keeping them there through violence, intimidation and drugs. In the first case, Michael William Bannon is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to 22 charges relating to the prostitution of underage victims — kids between 14 and 17 years of age. see ‘EXTREMELY’, page 3
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KEEPING KIDS SAFE
‘Extremely difficult, lots of tears,’ says Sowden of victims’ court testimony continued from front page
In victim impact statements read Wednesday, Bannon is accused of contacting them via Facebook and going to elaborate means to keep them under his influence, including posing as their father to other parents and school authorities. In the second case, Sowden is awaiting to learn what sentences will be for Tamim Albashir, 26, and Kasra Mohsenipour, 25, who were found guilty of 17 of 19 charges in connection with offences committed against female victims (including a 15-yearold girl) in Port Coquitlam, Vancouver and Edmonton. The crimes include recruitment, prostitution, and trafficking in persons, and occurred from May 2013 to April 2016. Both cases are cautionary tales at a time when social media is making youth more vulnerable to contact by strangers, said Sowden. Among the victims are teens from the Tri-Cities. According to Sowden, the crimes committed against underage youth show the need for vigilance in communities such as the Tri-Cities while being in court during sentencing and listening to victim impact statements is necessary to show support to young victims, who will likely spend years trying to get their lives back together. “It’s not just court,” Sowden said, “it’s all the things that come after,” including trauma
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Diane Sowden, executive director of the Children of the Street Society, and Tiana Jacquet, program director, attended a hearing Wednesday into the sentencing for Michael William Bannon, who pleaded guilty to 22 charges relating to the prostitution of underage victims. counselling and, often, drug rehab. At Wednesday’s sentencing hearing for Bannon, Sowden said she was impressed at the amount of support provided for the young people. In addition to parents, victim support workers, a support dog and members of the Vancouver
exploitation of youth. Attending court hearings are part of the job, according to Sowden, who is also a Coquitlam school trustee. Sowden said being present in court helps the victims because “they know someone cares about them,” while information gathered about preda-
Police Department were helping the youths. Children of the Street has won awards for its education programs for young people, parents and service providers, and other members of the community, but Sowden said her organization also supports families dealing with sexual
tors’ tactics will be used in upcoming workshops for schools and service providers. The stories are particularly harrowing but not uncommon, said Tiana Jacquet, Children of the Street’s program director. She said the organization receives disclosures about sexual exploitation of youth weekly,
and social media is a common method pimps use to connect with their victims. For example, Bannon used Facebook to make initial contact and promised one girl a modelling job. But his real motives were to drug her and set her up with male customers — he had already advertised her services online. The girl was taken to a Vancouver hotel where she was drugged and had between 25 to 28 sexual encounters on a weekend. She was later picked up by police, which prompted the investigation. In all, there were nine victims in the Bannon case and the charges relate to incidents that took place between 2014 and 2015. “It was extremely difficult, lots of tears,” Sowden said of Wednesday’s court hearing, and she praised the young people for bravely telling their story. Next week, she expects to hear the judge’s sentencing for Bannon after a joint Crown and defence recommendation was made for 14 years of jail time. Meanwhile, a decision on the sentences of Albashir and Mohsenipour are expected soon and Sowden hopes for lots of jail time because of the charges of human trafficking, which involve more control and assault, and carry a higher penalty than prostitutionrelated charges. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
REAL ESTATE
Condos, townhomes hotter than houses in Jan. Gary McKEnna
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The Tri-Cities’ red-hot housing market is showing more signs of cooling down, according to new data released this week by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. The number of real estate listings is up but sales activity is down in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, with the market for houses being particularly hard hit. “Buyers in the detached [homes] market are facing less competition and have much more selection to choose,”
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fell 40.6% over the last two months while PoCo saw a 5.9% drop and PoMo’s numbers fell 26.7%. Apartment sales figures were strong in Port Moody, rising 190.9% over that period, but stayed relatively level in Coquitlam at 1.3%
December and January while it fell 35% in Port Coquitlam and 70% in Port Moody over the same time period. Results were also mixed in the attached housing category (condos and townhomes). In Coquitlam, the number of townhouse transactions
and fell in PoCo 9.4%. Despite the slow transaction volume, detached homes prices continue to remain static while prices of apartments and attached properties continue to increase. A single-family home in Coquitlam has seen a 0.3% increase in value in the last six months while Moody saw a 3.3% increase and Port Coquitlam saw a 1.7% decrease. Townhouse prices during the same period rose 5% in Coquitlam, 1.7% in Port Coquitlam and 5.9% in Port Moody while apartment
values increased 11.6% in Coquitlam, 12.6% in Port Coquitlam and 11.4% in Port Moody. Across Metro Vancouver, home sales totalled 1,818 in January, up 19.4% from January 2017 and down 9.8% from December 2017. Overall, detached sales were down 24.8% while attached sales increased 14.3% and apartments rose 31.6%. The median benchmark price for a residential property in Metro Vancouver is $1,056,500.
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TRANS MOUNTAIN PIPELINE
Protesters take to water to keep pipeline crews from terminal PoMo’s Reed Point Marina latest protester target Mario Bartel
The Tri-CiTy News
Protests against Kinder Morgan’s planned expansion of its Trans Mountain pipeline landed in Port Moody Thursday morning. A group of about 15 to 20 protesters, some of them carrying banners, blocked the access road to Reed Point Marina from Barnet Highway beginning at 6 a.m. One of the protest organizers, David Mivasair, said members of his group that have been blockading the road entrance to the Westridge terminal in Burnaby for the past three weeks to try to prevent workers and equipment doing construction work at the facility. But when the workers stopped arriving, the protesters started investigating how they might be skirting their blockade.
“It was a bit like cops and robbers,” he said. Their search led them to Reed Point, where, Mivasair said it’s believed workers were boarding small ferries to get to the terminal by water. He said the group also deployed canoes into the Burrard Inlet in an attempt to block any workers already on the water. Mivasair said Port Moody Police officers did stop at the protest briefly and no workers tried to get past their blockade. A woman who answered the phone at the marina said she had no comment about the protest. Mivasair said it was too soon to say whether members of his group would establish a regular presence at Reed Point as they have on Bayview Drive at the Westridge terminal entrance. “If they see us, obviously they’ll go somewhere else,” he said. “Many of us are very eager to put a stop to this destruction of the environment.”
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People protesting the Trans Mountain Pipeline hit Reed Point Marina in Port Moody Thursday morning in attempt to disrupt pipeline workers thought to be travelling to Kinder Morgan’s Westridge terminal in Burnaby by boat.
Public Hearing Notice When: February 13, 2018 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw (Bylaw No. 3123):
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Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive Port Moody, B.C. Times: Public Hearing 7pm • Regular Council Meeting immediately following the Public Hearing Webcast is available by noon on Wednesday,
1. Location: 2707 St. George Street (Rezoning Application #6700-20-163) Applicant: Michael and Brenda van Hemmen Purpose: The owners of 2707 St. George Street propose to rezone their property from One-Family Residential (RS1) to the Single Detached – Small Lot Zone (RS1-S). If the rezoning bylaw is adopted, it will allow for consideration of the subdivision of the property into two small lots.
February 14, 2018 at portmoody.ca/video We live stream our Council meetings online at portmoody.ca/watchlive. While you’re on our website, sign up for Council e-notifications. Get an agenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody Public Library or portmoody.ca/agendas.
Get in touch! How do I get more information? Review application #6700-20-163 and
How can I provide input? 1. If you believe your property is affected by this Rezoning Application comment directly to Council on February 13, 2018.
related information at the Planning Division counter on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. between
2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12 noon on February 13, 2018 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.
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HARD ROCK CASINO
99.5% strike vote for Coq. casino staff Gary MCKenna The Tri-CiTy News
Workers at Coquitlam’s Hard Rock Casino Vancouver this week voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking strike action against their employer. According to the BCGEU, which represents the employees, 99.5% of the workers support striking, with 90% turnout during the vote, held Feb. 1 to 4. Stephanie Smith, president of the union, told The Tri-City News Wednesday workers are seeking wage and benefits similar to those offered at other
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cessful deal at River Rock [Casino in Richmond],” she
said, noting that both the Hard Rock and River Rock are owned by the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. “What we are looking for is wages and benefits that are the industry standards. Some of our members at Hard Rock are paid definitely less than a living wage and some very close to minimum wage.” But instead of increases in pay, the company has tabled rollbacks in wages and working conditions, Smith added. She said that the next step in the process is mediation, which is required by the B.C. Labour code, although strike prepara-
tions are underway. Still, Smith said the union is leaving the door open to further negotiations. “Our goal is to get a collective agreement,” she said. “We are ready to go back to the table.” The Hard Rock Casino has more than 400 employees represented by the BCGEU who work in a variety of jobs at the casino, including slot attendants, table game workers, cashiers, count room staff, kitchen staff, security guards and guest services personnel. The employees joined the union in May 2016 and have been negotiating
a collective agreement since 2017. Jimmy Ho, the general manager of the Hard Rock Casino, said the company respects the bargaining process and has put a reasonable offer on the table. “Although a strike vote has been taken, the parties have agreed that the next step is the mediation process with a mediator from the Labour Relations Board,” he said in an email. “Until that process is complete, we are unable to comment on the details of the situation.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
CRIME & COURTS
Coq. man in court on charges related to attacks on Amazon The case against a 20-yearold Coquitlam man accused of “spam-botting” an Amazon subsidiary was before a justice of the peace at Port Coquitlam provincial court yesterday (Thursday). Brandan Apple, who did not appear in court, is scheduled to return on March 1 on a mischief charge for allegedly flooding Twitch Interactive Inc. with thousands of computer messages that shut down more than a thousand of its broadcast channels with some 150,000 abusive messages, according to court documents. Twitch is a streaming platform of Amazon, the electronic commerce and cloud computing giant. Apple is alleged to have created the cyberattack against Twitch between February and May 2017, which in turn
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prompted the company to file a civil lawsuit March 31, 2017 against service providers Shaw, PayPal Holdings, Cloudflare, WhoisPrivacy Corp. and WhoisGuard Inc. Investigators with the BC RCMP’s Integrated Technology Crime Unit were made aware of his activity on April 7, 2017, E-Division spokesperson Cpl. Janelle Shoihet told The TriCity News; the unit, along with Coquitlam RCMP, executed a search warrant on Apple’s home June 22. If convicted, Apple could face up to 10 years in jail. A Supreme Court judge has also banned Apple from creating, selling or promoting “any robot, bot, crawler, spider, blacklisting software or other software” aimed at the company’s websites.
Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms—classical Chinese dance—along with patented scenographical effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of profound wisdom and divine beauty.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 7pm
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• Heritage Week ‑ February 19 ‑ 25th, 2018
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4042 for 1462 Mustang Place • Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4043 and Development Variance Permit No. DVP00050 for 1934 Warwick Crescent
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“Exquisitely orchestrated choreography; the show is a non-stop banquet.”
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STANDING COMMITTEE VERBAL UPDATES
• Community Safety Committee • Finance and Budget Committee
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LEGAL MARIJUANA
cops, lawyer still have questions about how drivers will be tested for weed use Feds saying new devices to be approved this spring
“Until a device is approved, we are not going to use it. It cannot be used until it is approved by us as a police force or the courts, and we are not there yet.”
Gary McKenna
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A criminal lawyer who specializes in impaired driving cases is raising the alarm over how impaired driving laws will be enforced when marijuana becomes legal this summer. Paul Doroshenko told The Tri-City News handheld drug screening devices, expected to be approved by the federal government this spring, uses technology for marijuana only determines the presence of cannabis in a person’s system and not the amount that has been consumed. “I don’t know how they are going to be useful,” he said. “I guess my big concern is the provincial government is looking at immediate roadside prohibitions on the basis of we don’t know what. Is it going to be the officer’s opinion?” The federal government’s decision to legalize marijuana this summer has raised concerns about impaired driving. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police said more
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Criminal defence lawyer Paul Doroshenko says roadside prohibitions for drug-impaired driving after marijuana is legalized shouldn’t depend on the judgement of a police officer. training and technology would be needed, something Liberal MP Bill Blair, Ottawa’s point person on the pot file, told The Tri-City News would be forthcoming. But Doroshenko said screening devices for marijuana are not reliable and that the standardized field sobriety test was designed for people under the influence of alco-
hol, not drugs. That means that whether a person is impaired will likely be decided by a drug recognition expert, and Doroshenko said people can be undependable and inconsistent. “Basically, it is a police officer’s subjective opinion whether or not someone is impaired,” he said. “Their view of what constitutes impaired is
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ties when you put that on their driving record.” In December, Blair said he expected the new handheld drug screening devices to be approved in the spring. He said while the technology is new to Canada, it has been used successfully in Australia and New Zealand. “Impaired by drug is not a situation created by the legislation,” said the former Toronto police chief. “It is a problem today. A third of young adults in this country are using cannabis and many do not know the risks that presents on their ability to drive… You’re taking your life into your hands.” Money would be made available, he said, to assist municipalities with the purchase of the equipment and educating officers in the use of the devices. That training is still being
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A proposal that could transform the site of Port Moody’s old fire hall and current public works yard into a mixed-use development that could include condo towers and commercial space is going back to city council with the support of the city’s community planning advisory committee. The committee, comprised of councillors and representatives from the community, gave its assent to rezone the site and amend the city’s official community plan on Tuesday after a debate that lasted almost two hours. That rezoning of the site from public service to comprehensive development, along with the OCP amendment to change its land use designation from public and institutional to mixed use, could pave the way for the city to sell the property to developers. It would also be subdivided into two lots at Suterbrook Creek to make them more attractive to prospective purchasers and buy the city time to finalize a plan for moving its public works yard to the site of an old landfill on Barnet Highway. Coun. Meghan Lahti said it was important the proposal move forward to provide the public even more opportunity to speak up as it goes through council and eventually to a possible public hearing.
MAYOR MIKE CLAY “Moving this to council does not negate concerns,” she said. The committee heard plenty of those from a packed gallery Tuesday in the Inlet Theatre. Several speakers said they don’t want to see more highrises built in an area that already has towers in the neighbouring Newport Village and Suter Brook developments. “Too many highrises create a sterile environment,” Yvonne Harris said. “If you agree to this land use change, you’re paving the way to a world view that makes everything look like Brentwood Mall,” said another speaker to cheers and applause from the gallery. Other speakers said the property, at the corner of Ioco Road and Murray Street, and then stretching west along Murray Street, is too important as a civic asset to sell to private developers. “It’s an incredible backward step to sell our public lands,” Gerry Kent, a candidate in last September’s council byelection, said of the site, which is located next to Port Moody’s city hall and recreation com-
plex. “We have a piece of public land that is a treasure.” But several members of the committee didn’t share that view. Mayor Mike Clay said the site represents an “opportunity… that you just don’t shut out.” He said after past proposals for the site that included a hotel, seniors housing and an extended-care facility were never realized, the city has a chance to start anew and leverage its control to attain public amenities like park space, a new library, seniors housing and even below-market housing in exchange for density bonuses that would allow developers to build towers up to 34 storeys — currently 26-storey towers are allowed in the Inlet Centre area. But Coun. Rob Vagramov said not retaining the site for possible future expansion of city services amounts to “a 34-storey fire sale” that is more about financial gain than residents’ quality of life. Committee member Wilhelmina Martin said much of the opposition she heard was more about residents in neighbouring developments worried they would lose their views if towers are built on the site. And, she said, even if the city decides the site should be redeveloped exclusively for seniors’ housing or a health care facility, its zoning and land-use designation still has to change. “We have to look at what’s best for the entire city,” she said. “This development is going to become a massive election issue.” mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC
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Parallel dictators, NotRussia and yuuuge luge I hope you’ve made all your bribes and finished your doping cycles — the olympic Games are about to begin! It’s the most wonderful time of the year for many sports fans but with every event now streamed live online and 50 different channels broadcasting the games, it can be difficult to decide what to watch. Muddying the water even more is the addition of four new events to ANDY PREST the olympic program this year. To help, I’ve made a ranking of eight key events, including all the new ones, to give you an idea of what’s coming and where the biggest drama will unfold. Here they are, the most exciting events of the 2018 olympic Games: 8) Last place, luge: did you know that there is now a luge team relay? of course you didn’t, because luge is weird. The team relay debuted in the 2014 Sochi Games and involved racers slapping a touch pad at the end of the course to open the start gate for team members above. In theory, it’s exciting but they’re all still lugers. I have trouble going nuts for a sport where the top skill seems to be scratching at the NewsROOM 604-472-3030 DelIVeRY 604-472-3040 DIsPlaY aDs 604-472-3020 classIfIeD aDs 604-444-3056 n
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already won the gold for best Twitter handle. Way to go @Pchiddy! 4) Hockey: The NHL and its team owners hate fun, and so they decided not to allow the league’s players to go to the olympics this year. There still will be some great hockey played by some very good players, although the men likely won’t produce a moment as sublime and memorable as Sidney Crosby’s 2010 golden goal. Hockey also gets points taken off because of the involvement of don Cherry, who last weekend questioned the “left-wing pinkos” who believe in climate change, calling them “cuckaloos.” Cuckaloos? You’d think he’d be a little more sensitive to the damaging effects of climate change given that he’s the world’s last surviving dinosaur. 3) Parallel freestyle dictators: Kim Jong-un would seem to have a massive advantage over donald Trump to see who can win gold in the Crazy World Leader competition because the games are being held in his backyard. The olympics are so close, so easy to nuke! Trump won’t go down without a fight, though. “I’m a big league fan of the Winter olympics. believe me. The olympics, and the games. I like them both. and luge. Luge is yuuuuge. The Winter olympics are so great. Everywhere you look, it’s white!” What a battle. Kim vs. Trump: faster, higher, wronger. see MIXED. DOUBLES. CURLING, page 14
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Gender makeup and secrecy concerns The Editor, Re. “Zarrillo says she’ll talk to lawyer about council feedback on Facebook comment (The Tri-City News, Jan. 24) and “Ctte. member defends its format, value to city” (The TriCity News, Jan. 26). I share the stated concerns of Coquitlam Coun. Bonita Zarrillo regarding the gender makeup of the nine-man, twowoman Strategic Investment Advisory Panel (SAIP). Just as concerning to me, if not far more so, is the absence of an environmental representative in a group that Coun. Mae Reid describes as a valuable source of information for city decision making that she denies is operating under a hidden agenda and doesn’t want to lose. That said, blocking an elected city official from observing meetings of the city’s SAIP group is more upsetting and hurtful to citizens like me than discussing the fact, or blocking the mayor from viewing a personal Facebook or Twitter page.
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curate raises a corresponding apprehension. If the group does not share such an agenda, allowing elected officials to observe meetings, instead of holding them behind closed doors, would obviously relieve the stated concern. Speaking of remedial action, making room for environmental experts and gender balance on SAIP would, in my opinion, make it more valuable to citizens of Coquitlam. Dianne Bond, Coquitlam
No need to shut down traffic to all for hours The Editor, Re. “Teen struck, injured after running across Highway 1” (The Tri-City News, Feb. 7). While every traffic accident requires an abundance of caution and safety for those involved and assisting, the incident Monday evening on Highway 1 around the King
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Edward overpass appears to overstep the bounds. The incident was a single pedestrian accident, not a tractor trailer with a load all over the highway. At the point of the incident, there are five lanes plus a curb lane fully wide enough to handle traffic. All vehicles between the King Edward
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School District 43 continues to beef up staff to meet provincial class size and composition requirements and support more students than originally anticipated. With the school year at the halfway point, trustees approved an amended budget Jan. 30 that quantified the changes since the budget was first passed in April 2017 — showing how growing enrolment and class requirements have put more staff in schools. For example, enrolment increased by 134 full-time equivalent (FTE) students last September, resulting in $2.2 million spent on extra staffing. An additional 10 educational assistants were hired to support students who have special needs and another 23 education assistants were hired because of the Supreme Court of Canada decision on class size and composition. The district has also hired 10 FTE administrative posi-
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CHRIS NICOLLS, SD43 tions and is in the midst of hiring eight youth and support workers with Classroom Enhancement Funds the province gave out because of the Supreme Court ruling that restored B.C. teachers’ collective agreement. But the toll of trying to fill all the spots is starting to be felt, with the district struggling to find staff to fill in for teachers and education assistants who are sick or away for other reasons. SD43 hired 12 teachers on call to minimize classroom
disruption due to a shortage of substitute teachers but education assistants continue to be in short supply. In fact, on a given day, the district is short 20 fill-in EA positions. “We have difficulty in attracting education assistants and teachers on call… We’re going to under-spend those budgets,” said Chris Nicolls, the district’s chief financial officer and secretary treasurer, noting, “We have not given up on initiatives to attract staff.” The amended budget for 2017/’18 is $373,694,489, with $24.5 million in Classroom Enhancement Funds. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for the property located at 103-1655 Como Lake Avenue. The applicant, Doppio Zero Pizza, is requesting a temporary use permit to allow for a restaurant use which permits the sale of alcohol. This TUP would expire on February 19, 2021. You are invited to provide input to Council relative to this application. Additional information related to this application, including a copy of the permit, may be inspected from Friday, February 2, 2018 to Monday, February 19, 2018 at the City’s Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain more information on this application by calling Karen Wong, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3476 or emailing Karen at karen.wong@coquitlam.ca. This application will be considered by Council at their Regular Meeting on Monday, February 19, 2018. The Council Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. If you wish to speak at the Council Meeting please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. If you call the City Clerk’s Office to register, your name will be placed on the Speakers List. Everyone who wishes to speak at the meeting will be given an opportunity, but those who have registered in advance will be allowed to speak prior to the floor being opened to all other speakers. If you wish to provide input in writing please submit your comments to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca; • In person at the City Clerk’s Office which is located on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way; • By fax at 604-927-3015. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam/agendas
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Real Acts of Caring Week could soon be in schools from coast to coast thanks to a website and contest promoting the School District 43 program where people do something nice without being asked or recognized. Harriette Chang, a skill development teacher at Banting middle school in Coquitlam, said districts from as far away as Ontario have contacted her for RAC ideas and some of her leadership students have emailed every superintendent in B.C. about the program. “What can we do to get kids to feel confident about themselves and what they are doing?” said Chang, who said RAC fits with a new curriculum that promotes communication, critical thinking and social responsibility. Chang started RAC week — first known as RAK, for Random Acts of Kindness — in 2006 at Port Coquitlam’s Central elementary and the program has since spread to elementary, middle and secondary schools across SD43 as well as other districts in B.C. This
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a student offers to buy someone a coffee at starbucks, one of several Real acts of Caring kids will be doing in coming days to make people feel good. Real acts of Caring week has been proclaimed for Feb. 11 to 17 in B.C. it started in school District 43. year, she expects hundreds of students to hand out flowers, distribute baked goods, read to the elderly and do other nice things for people in their community. Some politicians will learn about RAC, too, because a proclamation will be read out for RAC week Feb. 11 to 17 in the B.C. legislature and stu-
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and story about RAC. “RAC really promotes inclusion, which is something we’re trying to do in a big way, like RACing another class or when somebody is feeling down, doing something to make them feel happier,” said Chang, adding kindness stimulates the brain in a positive way and builds relationships
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Like social media? Love your library? A social media campaign is underway at the Coquitlam Public Library (CPL) to help spread the message — digitally — about what’s happening at the two branches. The library is asking for volunteer social media ambassadors to step forward to promote books, events and activities at the City Centre and Poirier branches. CPL’s marketing manager, Jay Peters, said the aim of the drive is to boost the library’s online presence and to market happenings in social networks as well as to increase foot traffic and the number of cardholders, currently at 58,895. To apply, volunteers need to fill out a form and follow the library’s posts on such digital platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest; ambassadors are then asked to share (tag, tweet, like, etc.) the news, using select hashtags. In return, ambassadors will see their shout-outs in various library publicity materials and get perks such as sneak peaks to view new acquisitions. The outreach idea came from a webinar in which Coquitlam librarians recently participated that showed social
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Takahashi is profiled in a Metro video Decades of efforts for birds and bats
A renowned Tri-City conservationist is profiled in a video this month for his work as a longtime volunteer with Metro Vancouver. Kiyoshi Takahashi, a member of the Burke Mountain Naturalists who has been honoured by the cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody and is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, was featured for his work in Metro parks. Metro Vancouver spokesperson Sarah Lusk said the parks division marked its 50th year last year and highlighted some of its regional helpers. The video of Takahashi “is a continuation of that and we have more coming out this year,” she said. The five-minute production puts the spotlight on Takahashi’s life passion to preserve bats, owls and purple martins, and to photograph those creatures. Trina Sakata of Metro
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Kiyoshi Takahashi (left), a resident of the Tri-Cities and avid and active conservationist, has been profiled in an online video produced by Metro Vancouver for his ongoing works at Metro Vancouver parks.
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A $15-an-hour minimum wage is three and a half years away, according to an announcement Thursday by Premier John Horgan. Following the recommendation of the Fair Wages
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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: FEB. 9 – 12
Mountain films, Family Day fun Friday, Feb. 9 BAKING, BOUNCY
Families can head up Westwood Plateau where the city of Coquitlam has baking and Zumba classes, a bouncy castle, and board and badminton games set up in the Summit community centre (in the school at 1450 Parkway Blvd.) from 3 to 5 p.m. No cost. Visit coquitlam.ca/familyday.
PUPPET TIME
Randi Edmundson, the box office attendant at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way), performs at the Coquitlam venue as the princess in Sleeping Beauty Dreams, a production by Presentation House Theatre and Marionetas de las Esquina of Mexico City. Part of ECC’s Westminster Savings Family Series, the puppet show starts at 7 p.m. with entry at a minimum of $10 per person. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
SPANISH FLICK
Based on the short stories by Canadian author Alice Munro, Julieta is a movie by Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar that looks at the mother-daughter bond. The rated-R show by the Port Moody Film Society starts at 7:30 p.m. at Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Admission is $5 plus a $5 annual society membership. Visit pmfilm.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 10 GALLERY ART
Join staff at the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a free Family Day drop-in drawing session from 1 to 4 p.m. The still-life art event is sponsored by Westminster Savings. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
FAMILY GAMES
Head over to the Centennial Activity Centre (578 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. for family fun organized by the city. Admission is $2 per person. Visit coquitlam.ca/familyday.
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) with its “Best Of” flick picks. The Mountain Sports & Adventure selection is screened at 2 p.m while the Backcountry Ski runs at 7:30 p.m. And on Sunday, the Environment & Culture program rolls at 2 p.m. and the Climbing program rises at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and a list of weekend shows, visit vimff.org.
EN FRANÇAIS
Learn about the technique of acrylic pouring at a bilingual “creative workshop” with painter Isabelle Caillet. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Société francophone de Maillardville (940 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The cost is $28. Call 604-515-7070.
MANY COLOURS
The newly formed Tri-Cities Pride Group hosts its monthly coffee meet-up at Caffe Divano (101 Klahanie Dr., Port Moody) from 4 to 6 p.m. to talk with other LGBTQ2 people in the community. Visit tricitiespride.ca.
MERENGUE MEET
Join Alberto and Teresa in the rehearsal hall at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) for a salsa and Latin dance party that includes a lesson at 8 p.m. No partner is needed and no experience is required. Parking is free or take the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station.
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The movie 2.5 Million, directed by Tyler Wilkinson Ray, will screen at Inlet Theatre in Port Moody on Saturday night as part of the Best Of: Backcountry Ski series with the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Visit vimff.org for a full list of weekend shows and times. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, Feb. 11 GAMES, YOGA
The city of Coquitlam continues its Family Day fun at Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) with free gym activities — and popcorn — for all ages, from 1 to 3 p.m. Or, at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.), have the kids learn Zumba at 1:30 p.m., or take part in family yoga at 3 p.m., also at no cost. Visit coquitlam.ca/familyday.
EURO BEATS
Accordion masters Sergei Voitenko and Sergei Kotkov perform world music and classical pieces — in a techno-beat style — at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Monday – Family Day RAILWAY WORK
Hammer a spike and make a conductor’s hat at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) where the theme for Family Day is Working on the Railway, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hop on the 1921 Venosta passenger car for a cup of hot cocoa, too. The cost is $10 per family, cash only. Call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.
$2 SKATE, SWIM
Lace up your skates and don a helmet for a twirl around the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex rink (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) between 10 and 11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price at $2 includes rentals. Then spend another twoonie and walk over to the pool for a swim, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. A $2 swim is also available at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way), after 10:30 a.m. Visit coquitlam.ca/familyday.
CUPCAKES ANYONE?
The City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) serves cupcakes after the 11 a.m. storytime, at 11:30 a.m., as part of the Family Day celebrations. Visit coqlibrary.ca.
FREE SKATE
Both rinks at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) will be open from noon to 4 p.m. for a free Family Day skate — with rentals included (limited supply). Gizmo will perform balloon art and a food truck will be on site. Visit portmoody.ca.
MORE SPINS
Port Coquitlam offers free Family Day skates in the Green Arena from 1:30 to 3 p.m. or 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
LEGALLY BLONDE
The Coquitlam-based Align Entertainment has its musical Legally Blonde at the Michael J. Fox Theatre (7373 Macpherson Ave., Burnaby) until Feb. 17 but, for its Family Day matinee at 2 p.m., seats are only $15 each. The show is directed by Port Coquitlam resident Chad Matchette (theatre) and Clare Wyatt (music). Visit alignentertainment.ca.
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LIBRARIES & LITERACY
Crafts, meditation, Underpants BOOKS PLUS
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Family Day storytime: Yes, Coquitlam Public Library is open on Family Day. There will be songs, stories and fingerplays for kids up to age five with their parents or caregivers. This storytime happens Monday, Feb. 12, 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. This program is drop-in, no registration is required. After 11:30 a.m., join librarians for cupcakes and other Family Day activities. • Crafts and music for people with developmental challenges: Join librarians Feb. 15, 9 to 11 a.m. for fun, social interaction and light snacks. This program happens in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Registration is required for this free program; sign up online at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the Help Desk at 604-937-4141. • Movie matinee: Captain Underpants: Take a break and watch best buddies George and Harold hypnotize their
nasty principal, Mr. Krupp, into thinking that he is a tightywhitey superhero. Captain Underpants (rated G) will be screened on Feb. 23, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at both the City Centre and Poirier branches. Priority seating will be given to schoolaged children. Registration is not required. • Sleep apnea program: Learn how to improve your sleep habits, and where to get help if you have a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. This program happens March 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Registration is required: online at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the help desk at 604-937-4141. • News: Stay up to date on Coquitlam Public Library news, programs and events by subscribing to CPL eNews at www.coqlibrary.ca.
• Crafternoon Club: Get your craft on. All ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their knitting, crochet, needlework or other craft projects to the library’s ParkLane Room tomorrow (Saturday) between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to share with a friendly, informal group. Coffee and tea will be served. Meet other local crafters, share techniques or pick up a new skill. Drop-in, no registration necessary. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult • Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What to Expect: Next Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m., Dr. Fatma Taha will give a practical information session on Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dr. Taha will talk about how Alzheimer disease differs from dementia; the stages and treatment of Alzheimer’s; the 10 warning signs; and the myths and realities surrounding this topic. Call 604-4694577 or visit the library information desk to register for this free program. • Bring Your Own Book Club: Never seem to finish your book club’s book on time? Or maybe you’re a bit of a book
club rebel? Join the Bring Your Own Book Club — no assigned reading, just bring whatever book you are currently reading to discuss with your other book lovers (and there are prizes to be won). Next club session is Feb. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to register. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Mindfulness Mediation — Meditation for Stress Management: We all know how physical exercise is at the core of well-being. We take our body to the gym to burn those extra calories, tone muscles and sweat out toxins. Why not take your brain to the gym? Suman Kollipara will discuss the “science of stress and the neuroscience of meditation.” Visit Terry Fox Library and take home some of the tools and techniques of self-compassion healing meditation to exercise your brain and to relax and rejuvenate. Everyone is welcome Saturday, Feb. 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m. (drop -in). 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.
NEW COQUITLAM LIBRARY HOURS
Coquitlam Public Library’s new, expanded Sunday opening hours at the City Centre branch begin this weekend — see www.coqlibrary.ca for details. COMMUNITY EVENTS
Trivia night will help Douglas’ Uganda program If you like trivia and are happy to encourage a little friendly competition, the eighth annual Uganda Quiz Night, hosted by Douglas College and Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise, is for you. You can put together a team of four to six members and discover whether you are smarter than you think as you take on teams from Douglas and the community on March 1. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart will be the quizmaster and Coun. Chris Wilson will be the MC. There will be some
snacks provided as well as a cash bar. Door prizes and a silent auction will round out the evening. The entry fee is $25 per person, with proceeds going towards student practicums and literacy projects in Uganda. The event will be held at Douglas College’s Coquitlam campus from 7 to 10 p.m. (because of the cash bar, admission is restricted to people 19 or older). To register or for more information, visit www. douglascollege.ca/foundation/events.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
African stories focus of PoCo BHM event 2 women come together to organize pub night
Anmore Municipal Council has scheduled a Public Hearing, to be held in Council Chambers at village hall, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The Zoning Bylaw regulates zoning and development within the municipal boundaries of the Village of Anmore. The purpose of amending the bylaw is to address errors identified since the Zoning Bylaw was adopted in October 2017 and to help clarify some of the new regulations added at that time.
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Sharing stories and building community are the goal of a special event marking Black History Month in the Tri-Cities. Organized by Trish Mandewo and Yabome GilpinJackson, the gathering at Samz Pub in Port Coquitlam Feb. 27 is for African immigrants to Canada who are interested in talking about their shared identities and connections. It’s titled “A conversation on global African identities and the complexity of connections.” “We will be creating a safe place for people to share their stories,” said Mandewo, co-founder of the Tri-Cities Women’s Collaborative Hub, who was recently honoured as a top Canadian immigrant in the ninth annual RBC awards. Gilpin-Jackson, a lecturer at SFU and owner of SLD Consulting, who recently penned the book Identities: A Short Story Collection, said that sharing personal experiences is important to avoid
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isolation. “We can learn as much as global Africans from each other,” said Gilpin-Jackson, who said the event isn’t restricted to people of Black African descent. Mandewo was born in Zimbabwe and Gilpin-Jackson was born in Germany but went to school in Sierra Leone, where her family is from. Both say there is a small but growing expat community in the TriCities and getting members of that group together is the reason for the event. Both women are facilitators and leaders in organization consulting, leadership development, entrepreneurship and social change. Mandewo has an book being published, The
Art of Building a Successful Business: An Immigrant’s Perspective and a limited number of copies of GilpinJackson’s book will be available for sale at the event. The two women met while their children were attending Hope Lutheran Christian School and decided to host an event for Black History Month because of their shared interests. Their event at Samz Pub (2342 Elgin Ave., PoCo) starts at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and conversation at 6:45 p.m. (participants pay for their own food and drinks). You can register on Facebook or via eventbrite.ca.
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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, FEB. 10 • Tri-Cities Pride coffee meetup, 4-6 p.m., Caffe Divano, 101 Klahanie Dr., Port Moody. This is a chance to connect with other LGBTQ2+ folks in a safe and inclusive environment. Info: www. tricitiespride.ca.
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FEB. 14: STAMP CLUB MEETING
COQUITLAM GOGOS – FOR GRANNIES
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction – everyone welcome; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., Burke Mountain Fire Hall meeting room, 3501 David Ave., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
• Coquitlam Gogos meet the third Wednesday of each month at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam, 1-3 p.m. Gogos raise awareness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS by supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. New members are welcome. Info: coquitlamgogos@gmail.com.
MONDAY, FEB. 12 • Port Moody Station Museum Family Day event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. This annual event attracts families to take a seat in the 1921 train car for a hot chocolate or enjoy the many children’s activity stations. The event’s theme, Working on the Railway, promises fun events and offers a glimpse into the past; hammer spikes, hammer your name into the railway, make your own conductor’s hat and more. Cost: $10 per family, cash only.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction – everyone welcome; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., Burke Mountain Fire Hall meeting room, 3501 David Ave., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-9419306. • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school; guests always welcome. Info: www.pdpc.ca.
THURSDAY, FEB. 15 • Burke Mountain’s community group, North East Coquitlam Ratepayers Association, meets, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., to discuss concerns of residents of the area. Speaker: TBD. All Burke
Mountain residents welcome to attend. Info: 604-970-2579. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9:30 p.m., Canadian Royal Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-937-0836.
FRIDAY, FEB. 16
• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets at 7 p.m. at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members welcome. Directions & info: Darline, 604-466-0017.
FRIDAY, FEB. 23
• Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Second Wind, The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo, doors open at 7 p.m.; admission: $5 at the door. Info: 604945-0606 or info@crossroadshospice.org. Second Wind is a Vancouver duo whose eclectic repertoire incorporates folk, pop, rock, acoustic, alternative, R&B and country.
CLUBS
• Pacific Digital Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7:30 p.m., in the drama
room at Port Moody secondary school. Guests always welcome. Visit www.pdpc.ca for additional info on PDPC and for a listing of club meeting dates and speakers. • Canadian Council of the Blind Dogwood Chapter meets weekly on Thursdays, 12:302:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Info: whitecane@shaw.ca. • Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., on the third Sunday of every month at Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New members welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-4628942. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Nicole, 778-240-8247 or nicmurphy26@gmail.com. • The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ singles looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets on the third Friday of each month at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604941-9032. • The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together
and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month, excluding December, 7:30 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-4660017. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays (except first Tuesday of each month) at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Info: Shirley, 604-671-1060 or shirleybrown@shaw.ca. • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m., PoCo city hall to improve communication and leadership skills. For more information, visit business.tricitieschamber.com/events. • City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityoft-
hearts.toastmastersclubs.org. • Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627. • Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. • Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427. • PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca. • Coquitlam Gogos
(Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604-469-0265. • Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-464-7706. • PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-461-5901 or Bill, 604464-1051. • Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www.tricityphoto.ca. • Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-942-8911. • Tri-City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Douglas College, David Lam Campus, main building, Room B2050, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; you can drop in for an evening to experience the effective communications and honing of leadership skills in a friendly environment. Info: tricityspeakers. toastmastersclubs.org or Sean, 778-995-5230. see next page
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COQUITLAM LAWN BOWLING CLUB • Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: Dennis or Flo, 604-945-2768. Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or artistarcadi@gmail.com. • Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-644-7194 or www.barnetlions.com. • New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively? This is your opportunity to be a charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at
Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 230-8030 or genevickers@hotmail.com. • Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint.freetoasthost.net. • Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@ hotmail.com. • Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-464 1839.
• Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604461-2522 or kittybridgens@ yahoo.ca. • Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-945-0880 or 604-942-1345. • Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities in the area. New participants always welcome. Info: John, 604-469-0361 or jseinen@shaw.ca. • Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the TriCities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604463-8874.
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Canucks to honour Kwong, Chinese New Year on 17th Following the Chinese New Year, the Vancouver Canucks will celebrate with festive warm-up jerseys and arena events in their game against the Boston Bruins on Feb. 17. During a pre-game event Jan. 30, Trevor Linden, former Canuck and president of hockey operations, NHL said, “Vancouver being such a multicultural city, we are really excited about initiating things to celebrate Chinese New Year.” The lucky dragon jersey was designed by a Chinese Vancouver designer, Charlie Chien. The jersey is in red and
gold, featuring delicately embroidered dog patches for the Year of the Dog on the shoulders and chests. In Chinese culture, the colour combination of red and gold represents good fortune and wealth. The embroidered dog is a husky, which is believed to bring strength. To kick off the game, the Canucks will honour the first Asian player in the NHL, Larry ‘King’ Kwong, in a pre-game video and his daughter Kristina will be present for a ceremonial puck drop on his behalf. Kwong was born in Vernon and started his NHL journey March 13,
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Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion, a recreation centre with a focus on programs for those 50 years of age and older, is offering a free presentation next week on preventing the financial abuse of seniors. Patricia Echeverria, a representative from Vancity, will talk about financial abuse of the elderly. She will cover what financial abuse is, how it happens, how to recognize if it is happening to you or your loved one, and who abusers can be. She will also highlight some advanced planning tools to prevent abuse from happening. Participants will leave the presentation with confidence in knowing how to recognize financial abuse and how to prevent themselves or others from being taken advantage of. The presentation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. To register for the presentation or for more information, call the city’s registration line at 604-9274386, visit www.coquitlam.ca/dogwood or drop into Dogwood Pavilion.
DogwooD Pavilion Presents: Positive aging – emotional HealtH
Dogwood Pavilion is offering a program next week on positive aging through emotional health. The second half of life brings many common challenges. Discover important insights and essential strategies for aging well with grace and dignity. Participants can learn essential strategies for increasing feelings of
love, peace and joy while processing other emotions in a timely and respectful manner. The program — held Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. — will be led by Fay Wong, a local wellness consultant. The cost to participate is $13.50 and pre-registration is required. To register for the program, or for more information, call Coquitlam’s registration line at 604-927-4386, visit www.coquitlam.ca/dogwood or visit Dogwood Pavilion.
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As the population of the Tri-Cities ages, we will all be affected by dementia — as friends and family members, neighbours and work colleagues. That’s why the non-profit Alzheimer Society of BC will bring its Dementia Friends workshop to Coquitlam March 7. The free session provides an opportunity to enhance your knowledge of how to best support people living with dementia in the community. “We can all play a role in making our community a great place to live for people with dementia,” says Dorothy Leclair, one of the Society’s Support and Education Coordinators for Coquitlam and the North Fraser region. The session runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. To register, call 604-2980780 or email info.northfraser@alzheimerbc.org. If you are a caregiver or person living with dementia looking for information or assistance, please call the First Link Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
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Iris Thompson is an active curler, dragon boater and yoga practicioner. And thanks to a new program at Coquitlam’s Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way), she’s renewing her love for tennis. Thompson can’t see. Before the Coquitlam woman lost her sight, she loved to get on the court and hit the ball around. Now, she says, “It will be interesting to see what it’s like when I’m blind.” A new partnership between the BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association and the city of Coquitlam is giving Thompson and other active people aged 14 and up with visual impairments that opportunity with a drop-in tennis program at Pinetree every Monday, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mike Lonergan, the program director for BC Blind Sports, said four players showed up the first week but the numbers are growing. He said Pinetree’s location at the end of a SkyTrain line is key as many people with sight impairments rely on transit to get around independently. Linda Weber and Monica Nelson both caught rides in from Surrey to sate their curiosity about a new sport to add to their roster of activities like curling, dragon boating, snowshoeing, spin and tandem cycling. Both women lost their sight about 12 years ago and they like the idea of a sport they can play independently as most sports for blind athletes rely on a sighted guide to point
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Iris Thompson familiarizes herself with the special ball and racquet used for blind tennis with the help of instructor Kiyo Breiting at weekly drop-in sessions for the sport every Monday, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pinetree community centre in Coquitlam. them in the right direction. Blind tennis was developed in Japan in 1990 with the invention of a special foam ball which encases a rattling core that makes a distinct sound when it bounces. The court is slightly smaller and the racquets have shorter handles not unlike those used in racquetball. Totally blind players are allowed to bounce the ball three times while players with some vision are allowed two bounces every volley. Lonergan said one of the appeals of blind tennis is that, unlike team sports or group activities, it only takes two people to play a match, and neither needs to be sighted. That
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makes it ideal for more spontaneous recreation. It’s also a great bonding activity. “It’s healthy and provides a great peer group,” Lonergan said.. Kiyo Breiting has been coaching blind tennis players for about a year, migrating from working with seniors. She said her greatest challenge is remembering to verbalize every one of her instructions because, of course, the players can’t see how far apart her feet are when she’s in the ready stance or how the racquet should be oriented when returning a serve. Breiting starts every session by allowing the players to familiarize themselves with the
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equipment, rolling the rattling ball around the racquet head to get a spatial sense for its size as well as the sounds the ball makes. “You have to remember this is about hand and ear coordination, not hand and eye coordination,” Breiting said. She’s also built a special braille-type mock-up of the court on a piece of wood, with shoelaces glued to it for the lines and net that the players can feel with their fingers. Another quirk of the sport is the need for relatively quiet environs; an outdoor court near a busy highway is not ideal for picking up the sounds of the bouncing, rattling ball. And then there’s the prob-
lem of what to do with guide dogs during a match. On this day, Breiting and Lonergan move a couple of indoor soccer nets together to create an improvised kennel for the three golden labs that have accompanied their people to the gym. After the requisite dog greetings, they stand or sit quietly, peering intently through the netting at all the activity. Lonergan said it can take 10 or 12 sessions with a new sport for a blind athlete to become familiar and comfortable with it, with the learning curve depending on an athlete’s degree of visual impairment. But the most important thing is to try it, Lonergan said. “I encourage all our kids and
families to try every sport they can,” he said. • There is no registration or fee for the drop-in blind tennis program at the Pinetree community centre, but sessions are limited to 10 participants. Facilitators from BC Blind Sports will also be on hand to help players navigate their way from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station and around the community centre if necessary. For more information about Coquitlam’s accessible sports programs, go to www.coquitlam.ca/reaccess. For more information about BC Blind Sports, go to www.bcblindsports.bc.ca. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC
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PoCo pitcher gets save Port Coquitlam’s Alia Stachoski had a rough outing from the pitcher’s circle in the first pre-season game for Simon Fraser University’s women’s softball team. But she saved it in the end. The senior pitcher, who’s a grad of Riverside secondary
school, gave up seven runs and eight hits to Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., on Tuesday before she was pulled in the fourth inning with the Clan down 7-3. But SFU batters put five runs across the plate in the top of the seventh inning, and Stachoski returned to the
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ANDRADE, Peter Clarence Beverley Peter Clarence Beverley Andrade, 75, died peacefully on Saturday, February 3, in the company of his wife of 51 years, Joan (Beaumont) Andrade; and his children Philip, Maydianne and Stewart. Peter will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A viewing will be held on February 13 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and funeral service on February 14 at 11:00am at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam, with interment in Port Coquitlam Cemetery. To see the full obituary and share memories with the family please visit https://tinyurl.com/ANDRADE-P2018 Burkeview Chapel 604-944-4128 firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com
APS PRECAST in Langley, BC has several full time positions available for personnel with concrete or construction experience. Training provided for individuals with a good attitude and strong attendance record. The following full-time positions are available immediately: • Rebar Tying • Concrete Finishers • Welding/ Fabricators • Labouring Positions Please email resume with contact information to hr@ceramstone.com or phone 604-888-1968 HIRING Apprentice Plumbers
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