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Ioco lands part of sale of Anmore, Moody site BCG promises to consult with the community SArAh PAyne

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Imperial Oil has sold its 232-acre property in Port Moody and Anmore to a Vancouver-based company called Brilliant Circle Group (BCG), The Tri-City News has learned. The sale became official last week, nearly two years after Imperial Oil put the property up for grabs as one of the largest prime real estate development opportunities in Metro Vancouver. The undeveloped land — 150 acres in Anmore and 82 in PoMo, including the historic Ioco townsite

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— sits on the eastern side of Imperial Oil’s 600-acre holdings in the area. “We’re starting with a blank piece of paper, we’re not coming in with any preconceived ideas,” said architect James Cheng, renowned as one of Vancouver’s leading residential tower designers. Cheng is representing Vancouver-based BCG and said the company’s principal, who asked that his name not be used, is a Canadian citizen with residences both here and in Hong Kong. BCG is well aware of the environmental, heritage and bylaw restrictions on the land, Cheng said, but the property was too enticing to resist. see ‘NEIGHBOURS’, page A3

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Shelter to open by end of year GAry McKennA

The Tri-CiTy News

The organization tasked with building a homeless shelter in the city of Coquitlam said it is on track to open at the end of this year. But a backup plan will be in place if the shelter at 3030 Gordon Ave. is not completed before next winter, said RainCity Housing associate director Sean Spear. “We are definitely going

to have a contingency,” he told Coquitlam council during a committee meeting Monday. “If things look like they are going to be delayed, there will be a system in place.” Spear acknowledged the timeline is tight but added that pile-driving and some foundation work are already underway, and noted work could be done over weekends to speed up construction.

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YOUTH SAFETY

Campaign focuses on online predators Ads targeted at young people and parents, too DIANE STRANDBERG THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A youth advocacy group based in Coquitlam has mounted a provocative media campaign to get parents to talk to their kids about protecting themselves online. The campaign, developed by Cossette Vancouver for the Children of the Street Society, features youths receiving texts from a predator who sounds like a friend. In the images, text bubbles are

seen lifting items of clothing such as a skirt, shirt or tank top strap. The message is intended to reach out to parents and let them know that online predators aren’t always obvious about their intentions, and even smart kids can be caught off guard. This campaign features three print ads that will be displayed in transit shelters and posters throughout the Lower Mainland. It also includes a 30-second video (go to youtube.com and search “Hooked: Predator Watch PSA”), with hopes of drawing the attention of parents and children alike. “You hold your child’s hand when they cross the street, you watch them like a

hawk at the playground, you safely deliver them to school because you want to protect them — and then you give them a mobile device or a computer and let them take it into their bedroom,” said Diane Sowden, executive director of Children of the Street Society and a Coquitlam school trustee, in a press release. Parents are encouraged to educate themselves and their kids about online safety, and information is available at www.childrenofthetreet.com. Donations to support the society’s workshops for children 11 to 18 in School District 43 are also welcome. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

These ads are part of a campaign by Coquitlam’s Children of the Street society about online safety for young people.

THE IOCO LANDS

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He added that the group has purchased chunks of land in Metro Vancouver before but nothing on this scale. “This is the biggest one,” he said. “You can’t find properties like this. They do have a few sites in the city of Vancouver but nowhere near the size this one is.” He noted that BCG is sensitive to the surrounding environment, including Mossom Creek and its watershed and hatchery, and sees the historic townsite as an asset on the property. The sale is just the first step in a long process, Cheng emphasized, and the goal will be to consult with stakeholders and neighbours to determine how the community wants the land to be used, whether it’s better access to the waterfront, environmental protection measures or neighbourhood gathering places. “The neighbours know best what we need in this neighbourhood,” Cheng said. “We’ll invite people to envision a day in the life of this area… We’ll draw up sketches of what we’d like to see, co-ordinate all these things and start to do a priority list and establish some

A photo from the sale booklet prepared for Imperial Oil by Cushman Wakefield, a commercial real estate company. goals of what we’d like to achieve.” But BCG will also have to work with municipal staff in both Anmore and Port Moody, where development requirements and zoning regulations will have a significant role in any future development on the Ioco lands. Anmore’s portion of the property is currently zoned for single-family acreage,

and with its recently adopted official community plan, the village has not indicated any push towards increased density. Mayor John McEwen said he was surprised by the sale given the property’s challenging topography and access issues, particularly since a handful of wellknown local developers had expressed interest in the site and later backed away.

“They did ask what makes Anmore so special, and I said it’s the semi-rural atmosphere and we’d want to retain that,” McEwen said after meeting briefly with Cheng and real estate consultant Michael Geller. Port Moody’s official community plan also classifies the Ioco site as a special study area, meaning any potential development on the site would have to

be part of a comprehensive master planning and consultation effort. The OCP also notes that any development other than singlefamily infill within the heritage conservation area is contingent on completing the David Avenue extension and that there be no new traffic on Ioco Road. “I was a little surprised to hear [of the sale],” said PoMo Mayor Mike Clay.

“There were a number of people kicking tires but they backed away with the challenges they were facing. It looked like one of those things that would just go to the sidelines.” Cheng acknowledged that both Anmore and Port Moody will bring unique concerns to the table but he’s confident all sides can work together to create a sustainable community. “Our starting point would be what kind of a sustainable community can we build,” Cheng said. “It’s not just with the environment, it’s the streams and the biodiversity, as well as the human beings. We forget that human beings are part of the community as well.” And he anticipated that the road to creating that new Ioco community will be a long one, with likely several years of consultation in the making. “All you have to do is take a walk there and say, ‘Wow, what a wonderful area,’” Cheng said of what drew BCG to the property. “But with that comes a major responsibility. “We want to do it right. We don’t want to come in and make a whole bunch of subdivisions and call it a day. We really what to build a

community that fits, and we really want to take our time.” Imperial Oil spokesperson Killeen Kelly said future development plans for the site will be developed through discussions between the purchaser and various stakeholders, and it’s expected those discussions will involve extensive public consultation. Asked whether the terms of the sale include any guarantees for environmental protection or preservation of the heritage conservation area, Kelly said the sale of the property will enable part of the townsite to return to productive use, and that some of the heritage structures will be preserved. She declined to reveal the property’s sale price, saying Imperial Oil considers the information “confidential and proprietary.” Imperial Oil will retain ownership of its industrial lands and the buffer zone between the plant and the sold property. “We are still operating a terminal,” Kelly said. “For the foreseeable future, it’s business as usual with respect to our terminal operations.” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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A crosswalk next to a Port Coquitlam middle school that was the scene of a fatal accident last Wednesday had improvements two years ago after parents complained to the city and school district about safety concerns. The project near Citadel middle school, at Citadel Drive and Gateway Place, included curb bulges and changes to the school’s driveway, and the work was undertaken in 2013. But the plan didn’t recommend speed humps, a four-way stop or a traffic signal, according to a city report written in 2012, although those were suggestions made during an open house. Last Wednesday, a 76-year-old man and a nine-year-old Castle Park elementary school student were struck by a car shortly after 3 p.m. in the crosswalk in front of Citadel middle. Both were taken to hospital in serious condition and the man, who was related to the boy, later died, according to Coquitlam RCMP, which is investigating the incident. Counsellors were at Citadel middle that night

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Noise from construction has not prompted any complaints from neighbours, Spear told the committee, and his organization has been speaking with residents in the area about what to expect during the construction process. When it is completed, the $13-million facility will provide 30 emergency shelter rooms, 30 units of transitional housing and 30

shelter beds in dormitory rooms. Meals, counselling, life skills development, and community health and wellness services will also be provided on site. The Hope for Freedom Society, which currently administers the cold/wet weather mat program in the Tri-Cities, will continue to conduct outreach work to the homeless in the community. Spear said RainCity has been working

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A former Port Coquitlam mayoral candidate was banned this week from speaking during open question period at city council meetings. Instead, Patrick Alambets will only be allowed to appear as a delegation or submit questions to council in writing. His questions will be vetted by the corporate officer to ensure they pertain to city business and are “free of inappropriate comments,” a city spokesperson said. And, if approved, they will be read verbatim at the public input opportunity at a subsequent council meeting. The prohibition order, which council unanimously passed on Monday night, is in effect for a year and may be renewed. The move is intended to restrict Alambets in response to comments he has made about Mayor Greg Moore, council and staff, according to a city report. In December, at council’s last meeting of the year, Moore told Alambets — after he verbally attacked Moore and his family during question period — “that will be the last question you will ever ask.” Afterward, Moore told The Tri-City News council wanted to stop Alambets from being disruptive; the following day, Alambets retaliated by calling council “incompetent” and “vote whores.” At Monday’s meeting — after council voted to move the open question period to be part of its regular agenda and before adjournment, thus allowing the chair to have more control — Alambets appeared as a delegation to speak about “media coverage.” But once at the podium, he admitted that was not the true subject of his presentation. Instead, the 69-year-old called Moore’s comments last month libellous and demanded a retraction and apology from the mayor before the next council meeting on Jan. 26. Otherwise, Alambets threatened he would take the mayor to court. Reading from a state-

COUN. DARRELL PENNER ment, Alambets told Moore he was “not surprised” with council’s proposal to limit his free speech and compared PoCo council to terrorist groups such as alQaida and the Taliban. Before the vote on the prohibition order, Coun. Darrell Penner — who moved the resolution, with Coun. Glenn Pollock seconding — said he anticipated Alambets would launch a lawsuit. Penner said Alambets’ behaviour during open question period could make other residents feel uncomfortable. “Unfortunately... it’s been very clear that this gentleman has abused the public process — severely, in my opinion,” Penner said, “and I think this prohibition doesn’t preclude the gentleman from asking questions or from coming to meetings but that the questions are focused specifically to issues related to city business and not personal attacks on council.” Penner was the only councillor to speak about the motion. Council rejected a second option offered by city staff to remove open question period from the regular council agenda altogether — a decision made many communities around B.C., Moore said. Prohibition orders are permitted under Section 114 (4) of the Community Charter, the provincial legislation guiding municipal government conduct. As a result of council’s action, a notice will be posted outside the entrance to city hall and copies of the order will be delivered to Alambets and Coquitlam RCMP. Further, council has requested a Mountie be present at each council meeting to enforce the

order against Alambets. Meanwhile, in a separate vote on Monday — moved by Coun. Mike Forrest and seconded by Coun. Brad West — council also unanimously changed its policy to place open question period before the adjournment of the council meeting. This means that comments made during public input will be officially on record and recorded in the minutes. For his part, Alambets showed no reaction to council’s decisions and, after the meeting, declined to comment to The Tri-City News. Still, during open question period, Alambets’ neighbour, Bill Atfield posed three questions on

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Open house planned on big homes issue Zoning changes one possibility being pondered Gary McKenna

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When it comes to new homes in of Coquitlam, how big is too big? That is the question councillors are grappling with as the city gets ready to take the issue to the public for input. But staff warn that there could be unintended consequences to altering residential zoning bylaws and both council and residents need to be aware of the ramifications of any potential changes. “It can have a bearing on property values,” said Jim McIntyre, the city’s general manager of planning and development. “If we are going to start tinkering with the zoning and we get a little carried away, that could have implications for

MAYOR RICHARD STEWART people’s property value.” Currently, the size of new homes is limited to 45% of a lot. But that has not slowed the proliferation of new, large homes built to the maximum allowed under city bylaws. The issue has become particularly problematic in older neighbourhoods in southwest Coquitlam, where smaller 2,500 sq. ft. structures built in the 1950s and ’60s are being replaced with larger homes that some area residents complain have had a dramatic impact on the character of their street.

During Monday’s meeting, council chose three options to take to the public for consultation: • maintain the current zoning for residential properties; • fine tune the zoning regulations; • or reduce the maximum permitted density in the RS-1 zoning bylaw. A fourth option, which called for creating new area-specific zoning regulations, was put forward but council chose not to pursue it during the public consultation process. Councillors heard that Burnaby, for example, had an initiative in the 1990s whereby a minimum of 50% of the property owners in a given area could petition the city for changes to their neighbourhood zoning regulations. But those types of streetto-street zoning rules would be logistically problematic and would lead to a dramatic increase in costs in staff time, McIntyre said.

“Be wary,” he said of the fourth option. “Each municipality that we spoke with said it took a lot of time, a lot of expense… I don’t think any of those municipalities have done

PORT COQUITLAM

Council considers range of 2015 budget options Janis Warren

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Port Coquitlam city council continues to crunch the numbers for this year’s budget, with the aim to keep property tax bills low. At Monday’s finance and intergovernmental committee meeting, the majority of council voted to remove the 1.79% inflation rate it had set last May. Coun. Dean Washington, who chairs the city’s budget subcommittee, said the inflationary hike was too high and many factors — such as price of fuel — have changed since the rate was adopted. As a result of the vote, which was opposed by Mayor Greg Moore and Coun. Darrell Penner, the base budget for 2015 has been reduced, meaning a drop in the proposed tax increase from 1.3% to 1% — a

reduction of about $449,000 that was calculated to pay for materials, contracted services and reserve transfers. The proposed 1% tax increase (or $19.78 for a home with the averaged assessed value of $527,408 in 2014) — which may go up or down depending on future discussions with the community — has been allocated to pay for long-term infrastructure for future replacement of roads, water and sewer systems and buildings, for example. According to PoCo’s treasury department, the city’s costs are expected to be $712,500 higher this year. While the municipality has budgeted to receive an additional $1.15 million in tax revenues, $102,800 in other income and $500,000 from MMBC for recycling collection, it will also likely face extra expenditures for its projected $91.2-million

budget, including: • $1.16 million for staff; • $530,600 for other contracts (FVRL, RCMP); • $449,300 for inflation; • $128,400 for new capital projects; • and $546,000 (or 1%) for infrastructure. Coun. Mike Forrest, who successfully moved a motion to have the inflationary rate removed from the base budget, with Coun. Brad West seconding, said he also was “uncomfortable” with the rate given the city’s financial pressures. Washington also said the city needs to tighten its belt further with suppliers. Contracts for items such as photocopying are too high, he said, and increase the bottom line for taxpayers. The draft budget is due to be released on Feb. 2. The deadline for public feedback is set for Feb. 23.

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A spate of tire and wheel thefts has Coquitlam RCMP appealing to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest. Thieves have been targeting full-size pickup trucks with a specific focus on vehicles with aftermarket rims. About 30 reports have been investigated since October and police believe the suspects may be surveying neighbourhoods

in a cube van. Once a target is identified, the thieves are able to quickly jack up the vehicle, place it on blocks, then remove the wheels and tires before making their getaway. “These thieves know what they’re doing and they’re fast,” said Cpl. Scott Grimmer, a member of the Coquitlam RCMP’s prolific target team. “In most of the incidents we know about, the suspects have attracted little, if any, attention.” There are things vehicle

owners can do to protect themselves. Grimmer recommends people should take advantage of garages and secure parking options if they are available. If not, a well-lit and well-travelled area is a good place to park. Residents with home surveillance systems should position their cameras so they capture images of their vehicle and truck owners are urged to install lug nut locks on their wheels. “We’re asking the public to help us catch the thieves

by calling the Coquitlam RCMP to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood, especially if a cube van is involved,” Grimmer said. Anyone with any information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2014-33271. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by going to solvecrime.ca.

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in the concept plan, amenities staff said were not appropriate for the small parcel of land that makes up the park. The news was disappointing to Coun. Bonita Zarrillo, who noted that there are not a lot of green spaces in the neighbourhood where residents can walk their animals. “I spent some time at the park on the weekend,” she said. “There is an awful lot of dogs. We need a space for the dogs. We need to make a dog off-leash area.” Raul Allueva, the city’s

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it would appear the normal rules of social discourse, responsibility and obligation did not apply to the people allegedly involved in this case, and all too often, especially in poorer areas, people don’t have the funds yet take the bus anyway. is it up to bus drivers to

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with a bottle of Diazinon. So what, pray tell, is our part? Hey, how about paving over all our green spaces — now there is a novel idea. R.A. Yule, Port Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “Keep an eye on closed school, says College Park resident” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 9). I read with great interest the concern that Port Moody resident Reece Harding has over the eyesore that the boarded-up former College Park elementary school has become. As a Coronation Park resident, we had to endure the eyesore that Coronation Park elementary became after its closure. The school was never again utilized except to attract rats, drug users and graffiti artists. The school district

has finally torn down that eyesore and while that may seem like a final solution, I feel (and I know others in our Port Moody neighbourhood are feeling) a sense of loss. I hope that with the demolition of the school we don’t lose the only green space this area has. Lucky for Mr. Harding that College Park is in Port Moody, unfortunate for us the land Coronation Park sat on is in Coquitlam and, therefore, the city of Port Moody claims it has no say what happens in our neighbourhood. Denise Lumagbas, Port Moody

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Most people walk along a stream and marvel at the fish and birds without knowing anything about them. That’s not the case for Rob Butler and John Reynolds, of the Port Moody-based Pacific WildLife Foundation. The researchers and conservationists have set themselves goals of changing our understanding about salmon and marine life, and their work has been honoured with the Vancouver Aquarium’s Murray A. Newman Award for excellence in aquatic research and conservation (www.vanaqua.org). Reynolds, an SFU ecology professor, is identifying plant and animal species in 50 watersheds on B.C.’s central coast to find out how important salmon are to the ecosystem. Butler, PWF founder, SFU professor emeritus in the department of biological sciences, artist and internationally known ornithologist, is counting all the birds in the Salish Sea (Puget Sound, the Juan de Fuca Strait or the Strait of Georgia) for a B.C. bird atlas that can be

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John Reynolds (left) and Rob Butler are being honoured by the Vancouver Aquarium with the Murray A. Newman Award for their work in marine conservation and research. They are both members of the Pacific Wildlife Foundation, based in Port Moody. used to gauge the effects of climate change and tanker traffic in the future. Reynolds works with SFU grad students at a base in Bella Bella to identify what makes a healthy stream. “Streams that have more salmon have more insects and bird populations,” said Reynolds, who has measured 6,000 trees as part of his work and identified 25 species of moss, and can tell you what plants signify a healthy salmon popula-

tion (prolific salmonberry is a good indication). “I never thought I’d want to identify moss but those things go together,” he jokes. Butler, a New Westminster resident, founded the Pacific WildLife Foundation (www. pwlf.org) located at Reed Point Marina, to promote research and is also producing a film called Three Waters about the importance of nature to West

Coast culture. Together, these two men have dedicated their lives toward the greater understanding of healthy bird and salmon populations. For Butler and Reynolds, recognition by the Vancouver Aquarium at a gala dinner March 3 is an opportunity to get the message out that people should care about the ecosystem in which they live. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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PUBLIC NOTICE Lower Mainland intermediate pipeline system upgrade On December 19, 2014, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), pursuant to sections 45 and 46 of the Utilities Commission Act, to replace two intermediate pressure (IP) pipeline segments in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia with an estimated construction cost of $264 million. FEI proposes to begin construction activities in the spring of 2018 and complete the in-service date before the end of 2018. Final restoration would complete in the summer of 2019. The larger of the two replacement segments consists of replacing approximately 20 km of an existing 20” pipeline operating at 1200 kPa between Coquitlam Gate Station and East 2nd & Woodland Station that is showing evidence of nearing the end of its useful life with a new 30” pipeline operating at 2070 kPa. The second replacement consists of replacing a short 0.5 km section of 30” pipeline operating at 1200 kPa with equivalent size and operating pressure between Fraser Gate Station and East Kent Avenue & Elliott Street in Vancouver to upgrade this segment to meet FEI’s seismic criteria for critical facilities with the majority of FEI’s 210,000 customers in the Metro Vancouver communities of Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, West Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver served through the Fraser Gate Station. HOW TO GET INVOLVED Persons wishing to actively participate in the proceeding must register as an intervener through the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com or in writing by January 26, 2015. In their registration, interveners must identify the issues they intend to pursue and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as an interested party through the Commission’s website or in writing, by January 26, 2015, identifying their interest in the proceeding. Interested parties receive a copy of the Decision when it is released. Letters of comment on the Application will also be accepted. All submissions and/or correspondence received relating to the Application are provided to the Panel and all participants in the proceeding. Submissions are placed on the public record and

posted to the Commission’s website. By participating and/or providing comment on the Application, you agree that all submissions will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website. If you wish to attend the Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information provided at the end of this notice. Tuesday Feb. 3, 2015 9:00 a.m.

Workshop FortisBC Energy Inc. will explain the Application and answer questions.

Procedural Conference Tuesday Feb. 10, 2015 The Commission will consider the process to review the Application. 9:00 a.m.

Location: Commission Hearing Room 12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C.

VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website under “Current Applications.” If you would like to review the material in hard copy, it is available to be viewed at the locations below: British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com Phone: 604-660-4700 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1385

FortisBC Energy Inc. 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information or to register please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, using the contact information above.

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TRANSLINK

Mayors powerless to cut Translink managers’ pay Report expected soon on pay of executives

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The TransLink mayors’ council doesn’t have as much control as promised by the province. $50,000, depending on the number of meetings they attend. Baldwin said those amounts are “extraordinarily high” compared to pay for serving on Metro Vancouver’s board and said it’s inappropriate to base pay levels for a government body like TransLink on what private corporations pay their boards. “I really think the whole governance structure needs to be revisited,” he said, adding the mayors should get real power over top payouts and other aspects of TransLink. “We seem to be carrying

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A new chair and vicechair of the mayors’ council is to be elected Friday and the group must then also decide if those two representatives are also going to continue to sit on the TransLink board. North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton has served as mayors’ council chair through the crafting of the transit expansion plan. New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright served as

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will be pressing for open TransLink board meetings so the public can watch debate on most decisions that have been made behind closed doors for the last seven years. “It should be like having an open council meeting about budgets and should this happen or should that happen,” Jackson said. “I don’t think it’s in the public’s interest to spend these billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money in-camera. It’s our money and it’s our service.” Open board meetings were previously pledged by former board chair Nancy Olewiler, but never delivered. Jackson said she wants to provide representation for South of the Fraser residents who she said “pay top dollar including top dollar for fares” while receiving much less access to the transit system.

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the can for it,” Baldwin said. “If we’re going to carry the public perception we’re in charge we might as well be.”

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Metro Vancouver mayors say they’re powerless to cut the pay levels of TransLink senior managers, despite provincial government claims that they are in charge of the issue. The mayors’ council was supposed to gain control over remuneration of TransLink’s board and executives in the latest changes to the transportation authority’s governance made by the province last year. White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin was appointed by other mayors to lead a committee exploring how the new changes will work, and whether pay levels can be changed. So far he’s determined the mayors have no authority under the province’s legislation to initiate their own study of pay levels for TransLink’s directors or managers. “Even if we think it’s outrageous we can’t do anything about it unless it comes to us in a report,” Baldwin said. TransLink’s first new executive compensation plan under the revised legislation hasn’t yet been approved by the TransLink board, according to TransLink spokesperson Cheryl Ziola. Its recommendations on any changes would then go to the mayors’ council for a final vote at a date yet to be determined. But Baldwin says mayors will have no power to alter the plan — they can merely say yes or no — meaning they can likely block any proposed pay hikes but not impose any cuts. “The best we could do is freeze it — that’s about it,” he said. TransLink executive pay has been an early issue in the transit tax referendum, with ongoing criticism of high bonus payments. TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis received total compensation including bonuses of $468,000 in 2013, while the chief operating officer and chief financial officer each got $380,000 and four other subsidiary presidents or division vice-presidents got more than $300,000. “The general feeling of the mayors’ council is that’s too high,” Baldwin said. The next TransLink board meeting isn’t scheduled until March 30 and it’s unclear if the pay recommendations will be made public before the referendum is underway. TransLink’s board chair is paid $100,000 a year, while other directors typically collect $45,000 to

vice-chair until his defeat in the November civic election. Walton and Wright took two seats offered by the province on the TransLink board in the fall and it was expected the provincial government would also name its own direct representative on the board — something that has not yet happened. “There’s been some talk that the mayors should not participate,” Baldwin said. Some mayors have previously warned they’d be co-opted or muzzled from divulging information if they took the board seats. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson will run for vice-chair Friday and said she believes there is value in the two chosen mayors sitting on the TransLink board. “If we’re not inside the tent we’re not going to have any idea what’s going on,” she said.

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UT122883

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2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

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was $44,900

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$16,800 was $20,900

Power Group Including Power Roof, Auto, Air, Local, No Accident Claims, Toyota Certified UC087690

NOW $15,998

2013 TOYOTA MATRIX

Go Anywhere All Wheel Drive, 1 Local Owner, Dual Air/Heat, Power Side Doors, Toyota Certified, UT007028

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Manual, 5 speed, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player. Low kms.

Automatic, 5 speed, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player, 84,700 km.

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Local & No Accident Claims, Auto, Power Group, VW Warranty, UC404335

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TOYOTA WARRANTY & SPECIAL FINANCING(OAC)

2013 TOYOTA VENZA V6 AWD

Local Vehicle, Fully Equipped Including Leather, Toyota Certifed UC101727

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ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED & WARRANTED

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2011 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD was $15,900

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Margaret Peterson SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

ohn Romein is helping preserve British Columbia’s family history one frame at a time. Romein is one of a handful of people in the Lower Mainland who specialize in transferring those treasured 8 mm, Super 8 and 16 mm films to digital media. “Everyone has a story to tell,” says Romein, 58, whose Lifetime Heritage Films (lifetimeheritagefilms.com) recently won the city of Port Coquitlam’s award for Best HomeBased Business. “It’s important to share those memories people have buried away in their closets before the films deteriorate and they’re gone forever.” Romein is passionate about preserving the memories tucked inside those often unopened yellow boxes and blue canisters of film. “I enjoy the thrill of seeing people so excited when they see their media back into a viewable format,” explains Romein, adding: “I’ve had customers give me hugs when they get their DVDs back.” The thank-you cards that line the walls of the elaborate basement studio in his northside PoCo home attest to his genuine enthusiasm for helping both families and the community. Although Romein works primarily with individuals, his notable clients include the CBC, New Westminster Archives, BC Mining Museum and Burnaby Archives. “I have a love for history,” explains Romein, who also has a computer science degree from the University of British Columbia. For Romein, the older the film, the better. “I re-

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John Romein of Lifetime Heritage Films, his home-based Port Coquitlam business, which takes old media such as Super 8 and 16 mm film, painstakingly cleans and restores it by hand, and transfers it to digital formats. While private individuals make up much of his clientele, he has also done work for museums and even the CBC. ally like it when someone brings in film from the 1920s,” he says. When visited, he was working on a series of 16 mm films from the 1930s and 1940s where he is searching frame-by-frame for images of former U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower and also members of English royalty. His client, who is writing a book about his noteworthy family history, has even hired a lip-reader to help decipher the silent words in the films. “Every time a customer drops, by it’s a learning experience,” says Romein. “I

have a window into someone’s life and it’s a privilege to be part of it.” Preserving history is a three-part process. Upon receiving the film, Romein cleans all of it by hand. Some of the films have to be painstakingly restored frame-by-frame using a complicated chemical process. “Moisture and heat are the biggest causes of problems with film,” he explains. Next, the film is scanned and, finally, colour corrected on his computer. Romein also adds music, menus and photos to his

final projects, which often end up on DVDs or Blu-ray disks, or hard drives. Romein consults with other media experts as far away as Australia and Israel to figure out how to restore any badly damaged film. “I am serious about media transfer. It is not a hobby for me,” says the proud member of the Association of Moving Image Archivists. And he has some tips for people to help preserve old film in their possession: To properly care for your valuable timepieces, Romein recommends stor-

ing film in archival-vented cans in a cool, dry place. “Mould will eat the base of the film,” he explains. He also cautions against running film through an old projector as the lubricants in the machines are often sticky and can cause irreparable damage to the film. Preserving and recording memories is important to Romein and also his son, Paul, 28, who began transferring film with his father when he was in Grade 9. Together, they founded Techno Monkey Media, a successful video produc-

tion company, which his son currently operates along with six employees. In addition to digitizing film, Romein also transfers older video and audio tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, vinyl records and cassettes. He says he’s also the only person in British Columbia who can transfer Regular 8 sound film, noting, “I am always up for a challenge.” Of future endeavours, Romein says: “My dream is to help digitize the archives found in vaults around town so people can see our history brought back to life.” newsroom@tricitynews.com

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The Port Moody Foundation is well into its 2015 community granting cycle and seeks expressions of interest — deadline is Jan. 23 — from eligible registered charity organizations needing financial support for projects and programs that will benefit Port Moody and its community members. Grants of $500 to $2,000 may be given. An expression of Interest should be limited to one page and outline a project or program that fits with the fields of arts and culture, heritage, ecology, sports, recreation or social betterment that primarily benefits those living in PoMo. In 2014, the foundation provided some $6,000 in funding grants to help local registered charities fulfill their goals of serving the community. The expression of interest can be submitted online, via email or by mail and should be submitted by Jan. 23. For online submissions, go to portmoodyfoundation.ca/grants/ expression-interest/; email submissions to info@portmoodyfoundation.ca; or mail your submission to the Port Moody Foundation, 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2V7. The foundation will review all submissions and create a short list of those which best meet the funding criteria. Organizations selected will be notified in February and will be requested to submit a more detailed funding application by March 20 and successful grant applicants will be notified in May. For further information, call Paul Thiel, grants committee chair, at 604-469-4699 or visit www.portmoodyfoundation.ca.

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Family Literacy Day takes place on Jan. 27 and you can visit Tri-Cities libraries for a special play date, bingo, a book swap and more to celebrate. • Port Moody Public Library will transform itself into a preschooler’s paradise with its Library Playdate. Featuring fingerpainting, confetti castles, an all-ages storytime and active language games, the playdate will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Librarians will be on hand to answer questions about early literacy, language development and resources for parents and youngsters in the community. • Dab your way to success when Terry Fox Library hosts a Literacy Day bingo. Bingo supplies will be provided and prizes will be awarded. Kids and parents will have a chance to call out the magic word from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • And Coquitlam Public Library will host a book swap, Lego and card games at the Poirier Branch on Jan. 27 and at the City Centre branch the next day. For the swap, please bring one book — written for kids or teens — to exchange for another. The book swap and more will run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on both days. All of the library events are drop in — no registration is required. For more information visit: coqlibrary.ca, library. portmoody.ca or www.fvrl.bc.ca. wrecks, old maps and even DNA, they are still a source of heated debate. If you’re interested in exploring further, all these books are available from

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Adoption Adopting a dog, cat, bird, or bunny from a local animal shelter or rescue organization is more environmentally friendly than buying directly from a breeder. Overpopulation of pets contributes to waste, and adopting a shelter animal can help maintain the pet population while providing pets with a new home. Buying in bulk Purchasing pet food and other products in bulk saves you trips to the store and

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• Burke Mountain’s community association, North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, meetings at Victoria Hall, located at Victoria Drive and Soball Street, 7 p.m. Andre Isakov, Coquitlam’s parks planning and design manager, will present plans for Leigh and Victoria parks. All Burke Mountain residents welcome.

• GriefShare, a support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death, kicks off a 13-week, Christ-centred, biblically based support group. Each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion and you can attend at anytime. GriefShare meets every Thursday through April 9, 7-9 p.m., Riverside Community Church, 1477 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Info: 604-472-9988. citizens or permanent residents and lack affordable financial support for tuition fees, qualification fees, etc. Info: success.bc.ca/ fcrloan.events.

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• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers opportunities for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets at 7:30 p.m. at Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions & info: Darline, 604-466-0017. • Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events. Group meets to plan events at 7 p.m. at PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

TUESDAY, JAN. 20

• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts Heritage Detectives, 10:30–11:30 a.m., at Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister St. Subject: “Is there a doctor in the house?” – early doctors and hospital in PoCo; from Sutherland to Sager to Heffelfinger, examine the early medical history of PoCo; feel free to bring along photos or other winter memorabilia to share. Info: info@pocoheritage. org.

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• Eagle Ridge Hospital family fun sale of new and gently used puzzles, games, DVDs and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in ERH lobby. Money raised will go to buy hospital equipment and patient comfort items. • Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner at ABC Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for solo travellers — meet new friends, enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. RSVP: Val, 604-669-6607, Ext. 304.

• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604465-2383. • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts Rhymes of Times, 10:30– 11:30 a.m., at Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister St. Subject: Party Times — share party time memories from your youth through adulthood; feel free to bring along photos or other winter memorabilia to share. Info: info@pocoheritage.org. • SUCCESS hosts info session on foreign credential recognition loan project, 7-8 p.m., Port Moody Public Library, 100 Newport Dr.; session is for internationally trained professionals, including nurses, doctors, engineers, accountants and tradespersons who are Canadian

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• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts An Evening at the Museum – ISE and the Franklin Expedition, 7 p.m., at Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister St.

The search for the Franklin Expedition has continued for over 160 years. In 2014, Franklin’s flagship was discovered in the Canadian Arctic and there was a PoCo connection: International Submarine Engineering. Linda Mackay of ISE will discuss the company’s role in the search for the Franklin expedition and the technology that recently helped discover this ship. Info: info@pocoheritage.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 24 • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts Toonie Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon, at Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister St., for kids 8-12. Make your own Valentine card and learn about the origin of Valentine’s Day. Info: 604927-8403 or info@pocoheritage.org. • Coquitlam Order of the Eastern Star Trivial Pursuit night at Masonic Hall, 2600 Shaughnessy St., PoCo (just south of rail underpass, free parking off Elgin). Join teams or bring your own team of 8. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., chili dinner at 6 p.m. and games at 7 p.m. — cost, $20 per person. Registration: Pam, 604469-9849.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club holds stamp auction by members, McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

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• Share Family and Community Services’ Youth Substance Use Services and Community and School-Based Prevention Program is holding a free education and support group for parents/caregivers who are concerned about their youth and substance use. The group runs on Mondays for through March 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Share’s office, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Interested parents/caregivers can contact intake at 604-9376969 to sign up for the program, which began on Jan. 12. • 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. • Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays through March 11, at Share, 2615 Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-9366969. • 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 nonperishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@ gmail.com. • A new 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, 604-525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongo-

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SPARKS, BROWNIES & GUIDES • 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. the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-9417111. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–

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It’s that time of the year to savour haggis and sip on whiskey as the Scots tip their hats to Robbie Burns. In the Tri-Cities, there are a few feasts and shows to honour the poet, though tickets are now limited. Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) hosts its third annual soiree on Saturday with a Scottish-inspired meal and live entertainment. The supper and concert with Blackthorn — including Place des Arts’ fiddling instructor Rosie Carver — are sold out, staff reported on Monday. As well, the Wilson Centre in Port Coquitlam is recognizing Scotland’s most famous son with a luncheon at the seniors’ hub (2150 Wilson Ave.) on Jan. 22. Starting at 12:30 p.m., there will be the Address to the Haggis, a piper and music by the Honeycombs. Call 604-927-7970. At Coquitlam’s seniors’ centre, Dogwood Pavilion, musician Michelle Carlisle will return for the Burns lunch that runs from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 23. Call Dogwood (624 Poirier St.) at 604927-6098. And The SFU pipe band will have its major fundraiser of the year with a dinner and party at the Executive Plaza Hotel (405 North Rd., Coquitlam) on Saturday, Jan. 24. Tickets are $75 via sfupb.com, with proceeds supporting the Robert Malcolm Memorial junior pipe bands. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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When Art Liestman was in grad school studying computer science at the University of Illinois, he wanted to take up the hobby of building musical instruments. And, so, he bought a lathe, a machine tool that’s commonly used by woodturners to cut, sand, knurl and drill. That was the beginning of his love for wood, a passion that’s carried on for some three decades while he was a professor at Simon Fraser University. Though never formally taught in woodturning, Liestman’s reputation grew by leaps and bounds as he exhibited, taught, demonstrated and wrote about his craft. These days, Liestman’s fine skill is known around the world and his work can be seen in private collections as far away as Australia. This month, the Coquitlam resident will show his trade closer to home when the Port Moody Arts Centre opens a new exhibit featuring artwork by 19 members of the Greater Vancouver Woodturners’ Guild, of which Liestman is a founder. Titled Not Just Round, the display highlights about 150 “unround” wooden pieces including 25 from Liestman — with one mea-

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The internationally acclaimed Art Liestman holds one of his wooden towers — called Tower for J.P. — in his Coquitlam studio last week. suring up to five feet tall. Liestman, who primarily employs big-leaf maple from a supplier in Chilliwack, pointed out a

few of his favourite designs during a tour of his home and studio last week as well as wooden treasures made by his friends in Israel,

France and the U.S. His signature article is the teapot, which is burnt to create sections of a puzzle. Liestman got the

idea for the jigsaw illusion from a teapot collector about a decade ago and he designed the shape as a small animal.

Liestman also is known for his tower forms, which are textured by cutting into the wood and breaking off chunks. There are towers that he’s also extended for wall hangings and whimsical pods that appear to be dancing. Liestman’s dancing men series are particularly delightful, with stick figures creating a type of code that was in Arthur Conan Doyle’s story The Adventure of the Dancing Men. And then there are the sprites, small and hollow vessels with asymmetric bodies. Liestman said before he steps in front of his lathe and other tools in his studio, he already knows what he’s going to produce; sketches and prototypes are made ahead of time. “It’s all planned,” he said. “I’m not one of those people who gets in their shop and says, ‘The wood will speak to me.’” In the U.S., Liestman is represented by three galleries and, next month, will be part of a group show in Los Angeles; however, when it comes to B.C., he is virtually unknown outside of the woodturning circle. “Wood is in abundance here,” he said with a shrug, “so people are use to it.” • The opening reception for Not Just Round is Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.). The exhibit runs until Feb. 19. Call 604-931-2008.

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Early-bird pricing for one of the most highly anticipated art shows in the Lower Mainland ends Friday. Next month, the Port Moody Arts Centre Society hosts its biennial Wearable Arts performances, a showcase of multi-media designs from competitors around the world. The catwalk will be set up at Port Moody city hall on Feb. 21 and 22, with tickets costing $20 for each event — or $25 each after Jan. 16. And guests who buy eight tickets will get one for free. To attend, call 604-931-2008 or go to pomoarts.ca.

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Auditions will be held on Jan. 24 in Coquitlam for young thespians wanting to be part of a Theatrix production this season. The Coquitlam company, which is now in its 24th year, is calling for young actors between the ages of six and 12 to sign up for The Velveteen Rabbit, a musical that will tour schools in May; no previous acting experience is required. Rehearsals are on Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.), with extra rehearsals added after spring break. Meanwhile, starting this month, the society will run drama classes for children aged four to 13, also at Dogwood. Tiny Troupers (ages four to six) is from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays while Acting Mania (ages nine to 13) is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. And on Thursday afternoons, at Pinetree community centre, Theatrix hosts Playtime Theatre for kids aged seven and eight. To register, visit theatrixhyoutheatre.com.

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Kids aged six to 12 can sign up for afternoon visual arts classes this season at the Port Moody Arts Centre. Instructor Kimberly Blackstock is leading four courses for kids on Mondays and Fridays: Acrylic Painting Foundation and Exploration; Creating Landscapes and Florals in Acrylic; and Modern Arts for the Modern Child (introduction and progressive). Blackstock is also teaching the PMAC Pro-D Day camp on Feb. 20 . To sign up, call 604-931-2008 or visit pomoarts.ca.

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Port Coquitlam artist Michael King presented an portrait of Mayor Greg Moore at Monday’s city council meeting. The oil painting shows Moore wearing his mayoral chain and in his city hall office, with a print of hometown hero Terry Fox on the wall.

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If, over a five-decade span, you were asked to summarize your career with a only few examples, it’s likely you’d be hard pressed. Fortunately, Maple Ridge artist Win Seaton has managed to pull together about 75 pieces to encapsulate his calling for a new retrospective show, which opens tomorrow (Thursday) at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village. In it, Seaton presents a wide array of works, starting from 1959, and going “full circle” through his painter’s journey: from landscapes and representational to semi-abstracts and encaustic, and back again with a new oil series paying tribute to famous artists. Seaton’s passion for the arts was encouraged by his mother and grandmother, a schoolmate of Tom Thomson. At the age of 15, the family moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia, where he won a spot at the Nova Scotia College of Art. Realizing he wouldn’t be able to make a living in the fine arts, Seaton moved to B.C., where he learned from west coast greats at the Vancouver School of Art, now the Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Among his instructors and mentors were Rudy Kovach, Don Jarvis and Jack Shadbolt, whom Seaton

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Fisherman’s Friends by Win Seaton. describes as “Canada’s answer to Picasso.” After graduating in design in 1963, Seaton returned to Nova Scotia where he got a job at CBC as an assistant art director. Two years later, he and his wife, Lauren, moved to England where Seaton studied at the London College of Painting and, after grad, was under the wing of Ken Garland, a world-renowned leader in graphic design. Seaton shakes his head when he thinks about the great artists he’s worked with over years. “I should write a book,” he chuckles. A Port Coquitlam resident from 1980 to 2000, Seaton was employed as a graphic designer (he was the design co-ordinator Expo 86) and taught at the University College of the Fraser Valley until his retirement, when he and his wife returned to Nova Scotia to open a gallery and paint commercially. It was

during this time that Seaton experimented with encaustic painting (beeswax) and multi-media work on old blackboards, with a marine theme. Eight encaustic pieces from The Church and the Palace series will be displayed in his PoCo show while another eight from the Blackboard collection will be exhibited for the first time. Since 2012, when Seaton returned to B.C. for family reasons, he has painted regularly in his studio loft on 224th Street in Maple Ridge. As well, he makes weekly visits to Leigh Square to paint with the Art Focus Artists Association, of which he is a member. • Win Seaton will discuss his half-century career in art on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village. The opening reception for his exhibit, One Man’s Art Five Decades Retrospective, is from 7 to 9 p.m. The show runs until Feb. 16.

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Students from Terry Fox secondary will represent School District 43 this spring at the Sears provincial drama festival. Last month, the Port Coquitlam high school was picked by adjudicator Susan Bertoia at MetFest for its presentation of Women and Wallace. Directed by drama teacher Dan Tilsley, the cast includes: Adam Bach, Moriah Davey, Vanessa Locke, Hailey Kragelj, Sam Stouten, Laura Carpentier, Sydney Scott,

Wasko is no stranger to the role. While the Arts Club was mounting the famous Neil Simon play last year at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Wasko was playing Oscar Madison for Main Street Theatre at the same time. Still, the rest of the Arts Club cast is the same for the tour — with Robert Moloney playing the neatfreak Felix Unger — which launched last Friday at Capilano University. Seeing the other actors adjust to Wasko’s rhythms has been interesting, Murphy said. Other than Wasko, the touring production is “pretty much what people saw in Vancouver” last year, he said, though the sets had to change slightly for the narrower stages in Burnaby

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Several current and former TriCity residents in the Lower Mainland FLIGG theatre scene are up for an Ovation Award this weekend. Eagle Mountain middle student Julia MacLean, 13, of Port Moody, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance - Female for her starring role in Annie: The Musical, the 25th anniversary production for the Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) that was directed and choreographed by Port Coquitlam’s Valerie Easton. Annie is one of five shows nominated in the Outstanding Community Production - Large Theatre category. Also in the same category is Align Entertainment, which put on its first production last year (Shrek) and is run by such Tri-City talent as Chad Matchette (Lindbjerg Academy) and Brent Hughes. A music teacher at Dr. Charles Best secondary, Hughes is also nominated for Outstanding Music Direction in Shrek while Matchette is nominated for Outstanding Direction. Meanwhile, Gleneagle secondary graduate and former Port Moody resident Allison Fligg is a nominee in the category of Outstanding Chorus Gypsy - Female for Shrek (TUTS) and Crazy For You (Gateway). And Matt Palmer, who grew up in Maillardville, has a nomination in Outstanding Lead Performance - Male for his portrayal of the ogre in Shrek (TUTS). Former Coquitlam resident Scott Perrie also has a

The two actors who have taken on Oscar Madison in the past year for the Arts Club Theatre’s The Odd Couple have given the audience plenty of nuances of the character, director John Murphy says. While Andrew McNee’s version of the sports writer last year offered a more gentle portrayal, Mike Wasko’s Oscar for the touring production — which hits Coquitlam later this month — shows more connection to his rage. “They’re both great in different ways,” Murphy said of McNee and Wasko. “What’s nice in this production and what Mike brings out is the darker moments of the show. Andrew just wasn’t that kind of actor so it’s bringing some tonal variations.”

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Big win for Ravens at the Beagle tourney Fox downs South Burnaby 79-71 in finals GARY MCKENNA

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It has been 19 years since the Terry Fox Ravens won the Legal Beagle high school basketball tournament, an invitational event the school hosts annually. But on Saturday, the Port Coquitlam team snapped the losing streak with a 79-71 victory over Jermaine Haley and his Burnaby South Rebels in the championship game. Haley has been touted as one of the best players in the province and scored 27 points in Saturday’s match. However, despite falling behind at the half, the Ravens were able to rally in the final quarter to take down the top-seed team and win the Legal Beagle crown. Fox had a strong showing throughout the tournament. The school defeated fellow Tri-City club the Heritage Woods Kodiaks in the opening game of the tournament before down-

ing Harry Ainllay secondary 72-69 in the next match. The only trouble the Ravens had during the round-robin portion was against Walnut Grove, who defeated the PoCo team 83-78. But Fox quickly got back to its winning ways with a 77-58 victory over Vancouver College followed by a 92-83 win over Burnaby South on Friday night. When the dust settled after the round-robin portion of the tournament, the Ravens were in the final four. The Tamanawis Wildcats of Surrey, a No. 10-ranked team, were defeated in the first playoff game for the Ravens, who jumped out to an early lead and did not look back. When the final buzzer sounded the Surrey club lost to Terry Fox 85-75. That set the stage for a semifinal game against Kelowna, which the Ravens easily won 85-55, before the championship game against South Burnaby. The Legal Beagle is an annual exhibition tournament that marks the start of the AAAA high school basketball season. Terry Fox will begin regular season play this week.

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For the first time in more than 19 years, the Terry Fox Ravens are victorious at their own Legal Beagle invitational AAAA high school basketball tournament after a 79-71 win over South Burnaby in the championship game on Saturday.

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Express make roster moves GARY MCKENNA

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There will be some new faces on the Coquitlam Express bench this week after the club added two players to its roster at the BCHL trade deadline. On the blue line, the club added a veteran presence and some size when the

team acquired Taylor Green from the Nanaimo Clippers in exchange for future considerations. The move to the TriCities will be somewhat of a homecoming for the 19-year-old, who is originally from Port Coquitlam. The 225 lbs., 6’7” defenceman also adds experience to the Express roster,

having played 140 games in the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds, the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Moose Jaw Warriors. “His experience and presence in our line up will help solidify our defensive core,” said Express coach Barry Wolff. “He is a quality, hard-working person and

will fit well into our group.” Green was not the only addition on deadline day. The team also added an offensive player by acquiring Thanvir Bandesha from the Orangeville Flyers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. see RosteR, page 28

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Wolff said that Bandesha will hopefully fill in for Cody Body, who recently left the team to attend Canicus in the NCAA. “Although [it’s] hard to replace a player like Boyd, Bandesha will definitely fill that role,” he said. The Express lost a player when it sent Anthony Gardner to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in exchange for future considerations. While Bandesha has yet to suit up for the Express, Green’s debut came on Friday night in a 4-1 loss to the Penticton Vees at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. It was a rough weekend for the Express, who lost three in a row, including two more games on Vancouver Island. The Vees jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period on Friday, with two power play goals from Lewis Zerter and Gabe Bast and an even-strength marker

from Jack Ramsey. Coquitlam’s Brett Supinski made it 3-1 midway through the third period but Penticton’s Tyson Jost restored the three goal lead with three minutes left in the game. The Express didn’t fair much better against the Nanaimo Clippers when the two teams faced off at the Frank Crane Arena on Saturday. The visitors again surrendered some early goals, allowing the home team to take a 4-0 lead before getting on the scoreboard with a goal from Michael Merulla in the third period. Supinski scored his second of the weekend but it was not enough to spur the Coquitlam club, which lost the game 5-2. There was more trouble for Coquitlam on Sunday, when the team lost an afternoon match against the Victoria Grizzlies 5-3. Victoria took a lead with goals from Brett Gruber and a power play marker from Matthew Kennedy,

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Rebels notch another win The Coquitlam Rebels notched their 11th win of the season, downing the Fraser Valley Selects in under13 Metro Select girls soccer on the weekend. The team got off to a strong start, with Maiya Callister curling the ball into the far side of the Fraser Valley net on the opening minute of the play. Erin Illett

found the corner on the right side later in the first half. Coquitlam’s Laura Marshall scored her first of the season, before Michela Cervellin found the back of the net a few minutes later. With the win, the club improves their record to 11-3-1. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC

but Coquitlam made it 2-1 when Daniell Lange sank the puck past Victoria goalie Michael Stiliadis. Supinski scored in the second period and teammate Owen Stout potted another, but the Express could not hold off the

waves of Victoria forwards. Bandesha is expected to join the team when they take on Powell River this Friday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC

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TEAM LEAD Local Tri-City Cleaning Company is looking for an experienced, professional cleaner to join as a Team Lead. Requirements: Must be reliable. Work M-F with some Saturdays. High attention to detail. Fluent in English. Able to work in Canada. Possess valid BC drivers license. If you are looking to work at a great company with a competitive wage please forward resume to;

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Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canadaâ€™s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Editor The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediatelyâ€”with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@hopestandard.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm January 18, 2015. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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(Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canadaâ€™s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Port Coquitlam, Shaughnessy - 3 bdrm. 2 bath. W/D, Pets negotiable. Avail. Feb. 15 $1500 604.202.7166 or 604.460.7819

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. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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COQUITLAM Centre. Newer 2bdrm grnd lvl suite, nr Coq Ctr & Douglas College. NS/NP. Avail now. $950 incl utils & laundry. 604-518-5138 or 604-468-6787.

TREE SERVICES

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.

Maple Ridge 1 bdrm full bath sep ent, off road prkg, $700 utils incl. Sh w/d. NS/NP. Close to bus. Avail Feb 15. 604-463-3440

No Pets ~ Avail. now Ref’s & Credit check req’d

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INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp. Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.

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COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo. Call 604-942-2277

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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Born Nov. 22. Mom small reg. Golden x Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/out, good w/kids/animals, low/no shed) Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support/guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old. 2 females. 1 white, 1 cream. $800 each. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 8, 2012, at 1404 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Surrey RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $20,250 CAD, $250 USD, $910 CAD and $500 USD, all on or about 22:34 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 7(1) (Production of substance) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2559, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website,www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria B.C. V8W 9J1.

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On June 7th, 2006, at 1148 Heffley Crescent, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,980 CAD, on or about 10:45 Hours, and $6,275 CAD, and $1,929 CAD, both on or about 10:50 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2546, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website,www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria B.C. V8W 9J1.

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