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Fire wasn’t suspicious; residents need help Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
A fire that badly damaged a Glen Drive apartment complex and left close to 100 people homeless in Coquitlam on Monday is not considered suspicious. Fire Chief Wade Pierlot said while the cause of the blaze is undetermined, the ignition point was located on a balcony next to a barbecue and some nearby recycling materials. He said it is likely that the blaze started in the outside area and moved up the side of the building before entering an air space in the ceiling and spread-
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ing to other units. “The barbecue tank supported it,” he said. “Barbecue tanks are supposed to vent off [when heated] so they don’t explode… so it was supported by propane.” Pierlot warned condo residents to be mindful of their barbecues, particularly ones that are located on balconies close to household goods or other combustible materials. The 72-unit building was separated by firewalls into three 24-unit sections, with the majority of the major damage concentrated on one end of the structure. see SOME, page A14
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A report into the health and well-being of youths living in the Fraser North region, which includes the Tri-Cities, suggests the majority of teens have positive mental health and are connected with family, school and community. But a closer reading of the report shows that suicide attempts are on the rise among both males and females — posing a concern for families, mental health service providers and other agencies, says the executive director of Share
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Family and Community Services. “There’s mixed results. There’s some good news that we should be taking solace in some of the work we are doing in prevention,” said Martin Wyant. But he worries about the upward trend in suicide attempts. see PHONES, page A14
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Concerns about the security of mail delivered to Tri-City community mail boxes have been raised in recent weeks after mail was stolen from a box on Westwood Plateau. In Belcarra, where Ruth Foster lives, a mail box was cut and the door left open, and she says residents are concerned the isolated location is drawing thieves. They also worry the mail boxes aren’t as theft-proof as promised. See articles on page A3.
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TRI-CITY POSTAL PROBLEMS
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Several Burke Mountain residents are questioning the security of their mail delivery after discovering a wide-open community mailbox last week on Drayton Street. Burke resident Tina Wilson, along with many others, has been the victim of mail theft and misdirected mail, and says she’s frustrated at the lack of security with the older community mailboxes. She also disapproves of Canada Post’s practise of contracting out mail delivery on Burke Mountain and what she says is a poor response to complaints and concerns. “We definitely considered it a downgrade moving here,” she said of the community mailbox service, noting the problems started in the past year when she began receiving mail for the same house number but
• To lodge a complaint about mail theft or other such incidents, contact Canada Post at 1-866-6076301 or www.canadapost.ca under the “Support” tab.
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Burke Mountain resident Tina Wilson, frustrated with mail security issues in her area, took this photo of an old-style community mailbox. for a street one block down from them. The mail included several Revenue Canada items,
credit cards and, in one particularly disturbing incident, a neighbour’s cancer test results.
Wilson, who works from home, said several clients have had properly addressed cheques returned
to them with a “Not at this address” message scrawled on the envelope because they’ve been delivered to the wrong box. Other residents report receiving their neighbours’ mail on a weekly basis, including one who received someone else’s will probate letters, and packages that weren’t delivered despite somebody being at home all day. Wilson’s biggest concern, however, is that mail delivery on Burke Mountain is considered “rural” and contracted out. “One thing that was rather shocking is that person covers their own away time, so when they’re on vacation or they’re sick, they can hire the kid next
door for $10.25 an hour,” Wilson said. “There’s no control whatsoever on who delivers on their behalf.” Anick Losier, spokesperson for Canada Post, confirmed Burke Mountain is considered rural and mail in the area is delivered by Canada Post employees who use their own vehicles. She noted they belong to a different union than other carriers but they go through similar security screening. Anyone filling in for those carriers are known as temporary relief rural mail carriers and have also been screened, she said. “Security of the mail is our number one priority,” Losier said, emphasizing that anyone with complaints or concerns needs
to contact Canada Post. Once that happens, a ticket is created, then forwarded to the local supervisor, who is responsible for investigating the incident. The ticket can’t be closed until the supervisor has resolved the matter and reported back to the customer service department. Canada Post is also monitoring the security of community mailboxes, Losier said, and working closely with police to catch mail theft suspects, but such criminals are “determined, regardless of the target, to get into it, whether it’s a community mailbox, a house or a car,” Losier said. “It takes an equal level of determination to stop those intent on committing property crimes.” She did not say when mailboxes on Burke Mountain might be replaced with newer, more theft-resistant models. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
Mail security questioned after thefts from boxes Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
Concerns about the security of mail delivered to Tri-City community mail boxes have been raised in recent weeks after mail was stolen from a box on Westwood Plateau and from two newer-style mail boxes in Belcarra and on Burke Mountain. The problems are occurring as Canada Post ramps up plans to end home mail delivery in the next three years, with several B.C. communities already in transition. To deal with security concerns at existing mail boxes, the national mail service is in the process of phasing out its older boxes in favour of newer models that are supposed to be harder to break into. Jon Hamilton, Canada Post’s general manager of communications, said he couldn’t speak about specific complaints but said the newer post boxes are more sturdy and have better locks, and should improve security. “They are tougher to get
into and we’re doing a number of things in and around those boxes that will either make them tougher to access or easier for us to lay a trail that leads them to the police,” he said. But residents are still crying foul about mail security. On Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam, some residents had their mail redirected by Canada Post after a mail theft occurred in January at a box on Salal Crescent. At least two residents were affected, one losing a credit card with which the thief racked up $3,000 in charges before the bank notified the homeowner about the problem (and later credited the account), and another resident lost mail and a package they were expecting. Police have confirmed an investigation is ongoing but no charges have been laid. Canada Post has since replaced the older mail box with a newer one and residents are waiting to get keys to their new mail boxes. “I cannot get anything, I don’t know which box is mine,” said Soegi Hartono,
whose wife’s credit card was stolen. But while the new mail boxes are supposed to be harder to break in to, determined thieves are still making the attempt. In Belcarra, where a mail box was cut and the door left open, residents are concerned the isolated location is drawing thieves. They also worry the mail boxes aren’t as theftproof as promised. “It’s on the back side. After dark, a person could hide behind the bus shelter,” said Ruth Foster, who took a photo of the broken mail box and put it on Twitter to raise awareness. Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew said he doesn’t think any mail was stolen in the break-in and believes the newer mail boxes are still tougher to penetrate, although a determined thief will try anything. “You can see from the photo that the metal used for the mail slot doors is much heavier, and the latch did not fail with the break-in attempt,” he said in an email. On Burke Mountain,
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similar concerns have been raised (see story above) about the new mail boxes. Still, it will be at least a year or more before they are rolled out across the Tri-Cities, replacing home delivery in older neighbourhoods. That’s because this region is not one of the 16 neighbourhoods in B.C. being converted this year and the process for locating, consulting with residents and installing community mail boxes takes 10 months once the neighbourhoods are identified. Hamilton said in B.C., approximately 73,000 addresses are being converted in 2015 and plans are still being finalized for more conversions next year. “There’s a lot of work to do behind the scenes, in terms of building the routes, delivery personnel, and making the conversion,” Hamilton said. Once the conversion is fully rolled out, Canada Post expects to save $500 million to $600 million annually. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Many charges after PoCo bust $301k fine for Several weapons have been seized and a Port Coquitlam man is facing a dozen criminal charges after being arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Citadel Heights last week. Coquitlam RCMP began focusing on the Port Coquitlam subdivision after a number of property crimes and suspicious activity had been reported, identifying the neighbourhood as a crime hotspot in their weekly CompStat alerts. “We arrested [an] individual for allegedly stealing a vehicle and committing other criminal offences,” said Cpl. Scott Grimmer of the detachment’s prolific target team. “We also seized a number of weapons from him, including an imitation
firearm and prohibited knife, commonly known as a gravity knife.” Justin Roach, a 26-yearold PoCo resident is currently facing 12 charges, including: • theft of a motor vehicle; • possession of an imitation firearm; • possession of a prohibited weapon without a licence; • possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace; • possession of break-in instruments; • two counts of possession of stolen property; • two counts of failing to comply with a condition of a recognizance; • two counts of failing to comply with a probation order; • and possession of a controlled substance. Grimer said that the investigation is continuing and
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Some of the items allegedly seized last week from a “prolific offender” in Citadel Heights by Mounties. more charges are pending. “This is what we do best,” he said, “targeting and arresting prolific and priority
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wANTeD FOr ALLeGeD CreDiT CArD CriMes Coquitlam RCMP are renewing calls for information on a woman wanted for allegedly using a stolen credit card to buy electronic goods at Coquitlam Centre almost two years ago. Lorna Colleen Ruud has three outstanding warrants for breach of a conditional sentence order, obstructing a peace officer and using
a stolen credit card in July 2013. She’s described as a 47-year-old Caucasian woman, 5’8” tall and 137 lb. with brown hair and blue eyes. She also uses several aliases; the most frequently used are: Lorna Colleen Yates, with a birthday of Oct. 18, 1967; and Barbara
A Coquitlam man was given a conditional sentence of two years less a day and ordered to pay a victim restitution charge of $301,400 after being found guilty of fraud over $5,000. Amir Beiklik was arrested in March 2012 by the B.C. Securities Commission’s criminal investigations team, with assistance from the Coquitlam RCMP, after a lengthy investigation by the BCSC. He was charged with two counts
Lynn Chaplin, with a birthday of Oct. 10, 1965. Anyone with information on Ruud’s whereabouts is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 201320289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go to www.solvecrime.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
each of fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000. At the time, Crown counsel said the case related to about $345,000 a woman gave Beiklik from 2004 to 2008 to invest — money that was used for other purposes. The verdict came after a trial in September 2014 in B.C. Provincial court in Vancouver. The theft charges were stayed. Beiklik will also serve three years of probation following his conditional sentence.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43
Warm winter helps SD43’s budget Lack of snow will help bottom line for SD43 Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
A warm winter means more teachers and special education assistants in the classroom as School District 43 was able to pump money saved from snow clearing and heating costs back into schools. SD43 secretary treasurer Mark Ferrari confirmed that savings from the last few months, including a snow-free winter, have meant more cash can be spent on class size and composition issues in the district’s 67 schools. No dollar amount will be provided until the district’s third quarter financial
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School District 43 had budgeted $120,000 for this school year for snow clearing and, if the wet, not white winter holds, that money goes into the classroom. report is complete, likely at the end of March, when threats of snow and a cold snap have evaporated into
spring, but in previous reports, the district had stated the budget was $120,000 just for snow clearing.
The news comes after the board approved a budget consultation process for the 2015/’16 school
News on schools for Burke Mt.? Meeting could be held in May to fill in parents Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
Frustrated Burke Mountain parents will have to wait a few more months before learning what’s happening with planned new schools in their neighbourhood. But the school district promises area residents will get some news this spring. On Wednesday, the school district issued a press release stating that progress had been made on acquiring land for schools on Burke Mountain but gave no specifics other than stating the issue is a district priority. It also stated that portables would be installed to handle increased enrolment at nearby Leigh and Irvine elementary schools. A meeting was also promised for late spring but no date was given. Both board chair Judy Shirra and secretary treasurer Mark Ferrari said it could be in May if all the necessary approvals and paperwork were done on land acquisitions. Five schools are needed on Burke Mountain and the district in the process of finalizing land assembly for Smiling Creek elementary and a middle school, two more elementary schools and a secondary school for the fast-growing community.
“There’s a few things out of our control,” Ferrari said. “It’s hard to nail down the precise date at this time. If it’s even earlier, we’d go earlier.” Burke Mountain parents have been active raising the issue at a recent Coquitlam council meeting and by circulating a letter and setting up a Facebook page called “Where are the schools on Burke Mountain?” Shirra, a Port Coquitlam trustee, said she sympathizes with parents but says the district has to go through a process and can’t be more forthcoming about land issues until the deals are done. “We’re going to hold a public forum and we’re going to let everyone see where we are with things and how we got there,” she said. “It’s encouraging,” said Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge, who lives on Burke Mountain and had been calling for a dialogue between the school board and parents on the topic of new schools. Hodge decided not to pursue his notice of motion at Monday’s council meeting because he had heard the board was already planning to hold a meeting once it had news to report. “It sounds like we are continuing to move closer to getting those schools but also the residents and the school board are working together to have that meeting, and it’s really good news,” he said.
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year that will see a budget presentation on April 7, followed by delegations on April 14, a Twitter chat on April 16 and a final budget presentation and approval on April 21. Board chair Judy Shirra told The Tri-City News on Wednesday she expects a “status quo” budget for the next school year and no layoffs, which will be a relief after last year’s $13.8-million staff blood-letting. “There should be absolutely no layoffs unless something drastically changes in Victoria,” Shirra said, acknowledging the pain felt by teachers, support workers, students and families after budget cuts last year. Shirra, a Port Coquitlam trustee, said she expects to hear from families that were affected by budget cuts at the meetings for
next school year’s budget, as well as from teachers, district support staff and other stakeholders. But she’s confident the district is in a better place financially than it was last year and said the budget process should confirm that. For example, in addition to putting money saved this winter back into the classroom, the district is benefitting from a key financial decision made last year when it decided not to spend a projected $2.3-million enrolment “holdback” (money the province keeps until enrolment is confirmed), until the following year. This means the district has $2.3 million to spend, with a third going to pay down its $10.3-million debt incurred in previous years (for a total of $3.3 million
this year) and the remaining two thirds being added to next year’s budget. As well, the sale of eight lots that are part of Parkland elementary school grounds for about $2.4 million will pay down debt incurred by internet upgrades at schools and other local capital projects, and international education revenues were $2.1 million higher than expected, with funds going towards a surplus for the year or other initiatives in 2014/’15. Many of these details were part of the district’s amended annual budget bylaw, which was passed Tuesday. For more information, visit www.sd43. bc.ca under Board of Education, Agendas and Minutes. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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EVERGREEN LINE
Evergreen delay won’t hurt Coq. 125th plans Gary MCKEnna The Tri-CiTy News
A delay in the opening of the Evergreen Line will not affect 125th birthday programming and celebrations the city of Coquitlam had scheduled for the summer of 2016. Raul Allueva, the city’s director of parks and recreation, said while it would have been nice for the rapid transit line to be operational ahead of the BC Seniors Games and some of the city’s birthday celebrations, the events are not dependent on having SkyTrain. “Obviously, we were expecting it a little bit earlier… but we will be able to figure it all out,” he said. “There was no specific plans that hinged on anything.” Allueva even allowed for the possibility that the project could be done earlier than anticipated, saying, “You never really know with these big projects.” Last week, Evergreen project manager Amanda Farrell told The Tri-City News delays attributed to problems with the tunnel boring machine would push opening day back a
ChANGes ArOUND The LiNe
While construction of the Evergreen Line has made a dramatic impact on the Tri-City skyline, big changes are also occurring on the land below and around the giant concrete guideways. The city of Coquitlam is in the process of improving travel lanes, medians, streetscapes and pedestrian plazas as part of a $21-million enhancement effort along three major transit corridors. Work will begin along Pinetree Way this spring and will see the addition of a multi-use pathway, decorative lighting, landscaping and street furniture to the thoroughfare. Much of the project was outlined during a public input session in September and can be seen in a video flyover on few months to fall 2016. She said the chamber around the cutting tool had to be reinforced to allow workers to get in safely to do repairs after
the city’s website (www. coquitlam.ca/pinetreeway). The city expects the work will continue until the summer of 2016. North Road is another area that the city has identified for enhancements. Working with the city of Burnaby, median enhancement, improvements to pedestrian crossings as well as guideway accent lighting will be added along the corridor. “The enhancements will follow the concept of the North Star,” the city said in a press release. “Building on the northern orientation of the road and the association with navigation and goods and people movement along this historic transportation route.” The third area the
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A plea for the city of Port Coquitlam to donate $10,000 to a Coquitlam Search and Rescue fundraising campaign will be discussed next month. At Monday’s city finance committee, council heard from a SAR delegation about its goal to raise more than $400,000
to replace an aging mobile command centre by the end of the year. The team of volunteers is currently about $30,000 short of its target. So far, the city of Coquitlam has ponied up $95,000 — $30,000 of which is from casino revenues — and, last month, Port Moody council contributed $10,000. Yesterday (Thursday),
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The B.C. Review Board hearing for child killer Allan Schoenborn has been scheduled to resume Feb. 26. Schoenborn’s annual hearing, at which he asked for escorted day passes from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, began on Feb. 12 but did not wrap up by the end of the day and will continue next Thursday. He has been at the hospital since 2010, when he was found not criminally responsible for the murders of his three children — 10-year-old Kaitlynne, eight-year-old Max and five-year-old Cordon — in his ex-wife’s Merritt home in April 2008. Schoenborn spent about two weeks hiding in the woods after the killings but was caught when he attempted to get to Kamloops for food. At the hearing last week, psychiatrist Dr. Marcel Hediger said Schoenborn’s condition has improved with medication and anger management therapy, and, despite the unpredictable nature of being out in the community posed certain risks, he believes Schoenborn would be
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disregard for court orders, emphasizing the potential risk of him escaping while on an escorted day pass. Outside the hearing last week Stacey Galt, the cousin of Darcie Clarke, Schoenborn’s ex-wife, said she believes Schoenborn will do and say whatever it takes to get out, knowing this could be his last chance to avoid being labelled “high risk” under Bill C-14. She also said Clarke lives in fear of him escaping and finding her.
Bill C-14, the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, can extend review hearings to every three years for those deemed high risk. Schoenborn would either consent to having the hearings extended or, if the board is satisfied that the condition of the accused is not likely to improve, they could stipulate that detention remained necessary for a period up to three years. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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ho is more addicted to gaming: the provincial government, cities and community groups that get payouts from gaming revenue or the 45,000 problem gamblers in the Fraser health region? the short answer is: they all are. it’s hard not to resist the $1.13-billion in net revenue commercial gaming generates in b.c. and for the average person, entreaties to purchase lottery tickets or gamble at a casino are everywhere. sadly, it appears people who can least afford to gamble — the poor or struggling immigrants — are most at risk of problem gaming, according to a survey of problem gamers. to counter the risks and the very real harms caused by gambling addictions, the province has instituted a number of policies to educate people about the risks and encourage them to monitor and budget their gaming. these are good steps but, for the b.c. government, participation in the gambling biz is a double-edged sword.
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accinate your child against serious, potentially deadly, preventable diseases — or not? really? When we started our baby’s immunization program, the thought foremost in my mind was how thankful we can be that modern medicine has all but eradicated nasty infectious diseases such as polio, diphtheria and measles. that we wouldn’t protect our child against these illnesses was an utter non-starter. We also had her vaccinated for meningitis, which was not covered under publicly funded medical coverage but we paid the considerable fee to do so, and were glad to have the opportunity. Frankly, at the time i didn’t really think about the larger responsibility — that being the protection of other children who would be in contact with our child and could potentially contract an illness from her for which she was not immunized. yet that is a key social question, one that rises again with measles outbreaks in disneyland and quebec, linked to unvaccinated adults and children. meanwhile, health authorities state that more than 30% of babies in the Fraser health region are not getting vaccinated on schedule, many as the result of inadvertent parental non-compliance, such as forgetfulness or confu-
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sion over timing requirements. Other parents, however, withhold their kids from immunization due to ideological opposition or apprehension of side effects. i don’t accept the fear-mongering about some outdated medical study that ostensibly found a link between measles vaccination and autism. it has been reviewed and debunked by the modern medical world. Which raises another point: if we are to fear vaccinations, we should also be spooked — and some people are — by every other medication and medical treatment commonly prescribed by the doctors of this country, who are among the best in the world. Of course, docs aren’t infallible. they make mistakes, and occasionally a particular pharmaceutical has been proven to have previously unknown ramifications, some grievous, despite extensive testing and trials. Given the incredible complexity of modern medicine, it would be a miracle if neither ever occurred. yet we’re not talking about a new cancer drug therapy or heart medication here. common vaccines are just that: common. billions of kids have been successfully and safely immunized against serious diseases. if there were a significant health threat posed by such programs, as opposed
to their immense benefit, i firmly believe the world’s best medical minds would identify and rectify it. and, yes, i brush off conspiracy theories that major pharmaceutical companies control all the world’s scientists, researchers, doctors, centres for disease control and international health organizations. no, clearly, i do not fear vaccines, just like i do not fear electromagnetic radiation from smart meters and the effects of jet contrails. nor do i accept an ideology that would dictate an objection to vaccination. those who subscribe to such theories and beliefs are free to do so and equally free to express their views — particularly if they do so in a civil, reasonable fashion. the vaccination issue is unique, though, in that it has a community element. aside from the primary responsibility to shield our children from harm, we all have a shared responsibility to respect and protect the health of one another’s kids, especially when it comes to preventable, infectious diseases. i accept that. Others, apparently, do not. Ontario, manitoba and new brunswick require children to be vaccinated before they can attend public school. in the context of the above, how long before others follow suit?
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Transit options? Yes. Adding to costs? No The Editor, Re. “Premier suggests a transit ref. Plan B: higher property taxes” (The TriCity News, Feb. 13). While I agree that there is a need for improved transit options in Metro Vancouver, I am not willing to support the 0.5% transit tax to get it. MSP premiums are going up 4%, BC Hydro fees 6%, BC Ferries rates 3.9%. As well, auto insurance is going up. Throw into that mix the possibility of property taxes going up, utility taxes, food and the price of gasoline, which goes up and down like a yo-yo, and it becomes daunting for the average consumer. That is at least a 13.9% increase that we as consumers have no choice but to pay. My wage increase for this year is 0.5%. Last year, it was 0%. It has been like that for the last few years yet the rate increases
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The Editor, Re. “Metro Vancouver shakes up garbage tipping fees to tame U.S. exports” (www. tricitynews.com). When Metro Vancouver shakes up the garbage tipping fees, the locals are going to start dumping everything in any spot they can find — and that could be your front yard or your neighbour’s or that of the fellow down the street. You will just wake up and see it and there is nothing you will be able to do about it. What happened when they started charging $20 per mattress or box spring? More people are just throwing out their excess garbage anywhere. The only way to stop this is to make the rates more reasonable. Peter Sauer, Coquitlam
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PoCo must stop paying for Coq. residents’ roads The Editor, Re. “Keep Fremont connector away from Cedar Dr., residents say” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 30). There can be only one plausible conclusion after viewing the city of Port Coquitlam’s Fremont and Cedar Drive route study: All of the proposed routes primarily benefit home owners in Coquitlam’s massive Burke Mountain development zone while diminishing PoCo residents’ quality of life and the environment. The proposed routes are of little benefit to PoCo residents travelling north-west but were obviously drafted to provide Burke Mountain residents a secondary access to Lougheed Highway and the Mary Hill Bypass. There are no PoCo development plans in this area that would spur the need for these roads. PoCo residents have already bucked up to ser-
vice Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain development project by expanding Coast Meridian Road, building the overpass and rebuilding Broadway. We paid for this expansion while Coquitlam residents are the primary beneficiaries. We’ve done our part and we’ve gotten little for it. Don’t expect us to subsidize Coquitlam again by paving over our agricultural lands, destroying wildlife habitat and increasing vehicle traffic and air pollution in our neighbourhoods. I have a simple message for PoCo council: Demonstrate that you are serving your residents first and defeat this proposal. We’re tired of being the cash cow for unfettered Coquitlam expansionism on our doorstep. Chris Bradshaw, Port Coquitlam
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A sizeable hike in this year’s budget to run the Terry Fox Library has Port Coquitlam council thinking about whether the city should check out of the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) system. This week, the city’s FVRL board rep, Coun. Laura Dupont, said she’s disappointed with the library’s draft 2015 budget. If adopted on Feb. 25, it would add $81,410 — or 5.29% — to the city’s library bill to bring it to $1.6 million. Dupont said the budget increase is due to a change in the FVRL funding formula, which was revised in 2013, as well as higher costs for shared services in the region. (FVRL is the largest public library system in B.C. with 24 community libraries — including Terry Fox — and serving more than 670,000 people.) “Significant retirements,” contractual salary and benefit increases, and provincial government funding cuts have also played a part in the 2.73% bump for FVRL’s overall $23.2-million budget, Dupont said. Coun. Glenn Pollock (who is also the constituency assistant to PoCo NDP MLA Mike Farnworth) blasted the province for scaling back FVRL’s operating grant, calling the downloading “ridiculous… We have zero control over this.” But Coun. Mike Forrest questioned FVRL’s management structure, saying, “That organization is bureaucratic, like most organizations, and it can’t continue to mushroom.”
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Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam will cost $81,410 more to run this year than last, according to the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s proposed budget, which will be voted on by its board next Wednesday. Coun. Dean Washington, who chairs the city’s budget sub-committee, also asked council and city managers if Terry Fox Library is run efficiently and if the city could deliver library services in-house. Councillors’ concerns were raised at Monday’s finance committee meeting, just after council voted to tender out its project management for the new community recreation centre. The redevelopment of the 15-acre downtown campus will include the PoCo recreation complex, the former works yard on Kelly Avenue and the library. The topic also comes up as the city prepares its draft budget, which proposes a 1.49% boost in property taxes. White Rock Coun. Helen Fathers, FVRL board vicechair, said a few FVRL member municipalities — including hers — have considered opting out of the regional system. And PoCo
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More than 250 responses came in this month and last on the city of Port Coquitlam’s consultation for a major road due to be built from Burke Mountain to Lougheed Highway. By last Friday’s deadline, city managers had fielded 264 responses on the proposed Fremont connector by email, through an online and mail-in survey, and at the open house and town hall meeting held last month at the Hyde Creek recreation complex. City council will review the public submissions, which will form the basis of its decision this spring on the route alignment. council would be doing its “due diligence” if it were to look at the pros and cons of being part of the vast library network, she said. Scott Hargrove, FVRL’s chief executive officer, argued member municipalities get good value for their tax dollars as services such as finance, marketing and IT are shared and centralized in Abbotsford. The current funding formula is a “user-pay system, meaning the municipalities and regional districts
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An aging Port Coquitlam building that was last used as a public health unit will be torn down. This week, PoCo council voted to demolish the onestorey structure at 2266 Wilson Ave. rather than upgrade it. The decision came after Fraser Health told the city this month it wouldn’t be renewing its lease for the 3,300-sq. ft. facility, located in the downtown core. Its programs — mostly for younger children — are now offered at other sites. Last November, Fraser Health relocated its services from PoCo to the Newport Village public health unit in Port Moody after staff expressed concerns about asbestos in insulation material that was dislodged from bricks. The city
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COQUITLAM APARTMENT FIRE
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According to the 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey released Thursday by the McCreary Centre Society Thursday, 4% of males surveyed had attempted suicide in the past year, compared to 2% in 2008 while 9% of females reporting they had attempted suicide compared to 6% in 2008. Wyant said the results are disturbing and show vulnerable children continue to need attention and support. “It’s not surprising, either,” he continued. “I read critical incident reports at Share, I see them every week and they are very sobering.”
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The fourth floor took the brunt of the fire damage but Pierlot said that the first, second and third floors sustained significant smoke and water damage. With the investigation complete, the building has been turned over to the property manager. Pierlot said in the coming days, it is possible some residents may be allowed to enter certain parts of the building on escorted trips to their units to retrieve personal belongings. While exact numbers are not available, Pierlot said that in most large fires, there are always a few residents without insurance. “Usually it is the tenants that rent,” he said, “but there are even a number of owners that don’t have insurance.”
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Still, the McCreary report offers some good new as well, with teens in this region less likely to experiment with tobacco, drugs and alcohol than their peers elsewhere in B.C. — and less than compared to five years ago. According to the Fraser North report, only 17% of students in Grades 7 to 12 had ever smoked, below the provincial rate of 21%, and down from 25% in 2008; and the percentage of youth trying alcohol dropped from 49% in 2008 to 39% in 2013. Only 20% of respondents had tried marijuana, compared to 26% provincially and about the same as in 2008.
While the survey found that, overall, the majority of youth in the region reported good physical and mental health; strong connections with family, school and community; and positive plans for the future, many reported they didn’t get enough sleep. And what kept them awake was their cellphones, other online activities or homework. Annie Smith, McCreary’s executive director, said in a press release: “The number of students who are online or on their phone when they should be sleeping is concerning and is something we should focus on.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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The fire that destroyed part of an apartment complex on Glen Drive in Coquitlam on Monday was not deliberately set, says Coquitlam’s fire chief.
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Victoria aiming to pay down operating debt Total provincial debt will grow to $70B by ’18 Tom FleTcher BlaCk Press
After five years of borrowing to pay for “groceries,” Finance Minister Mike de Jong says budget surpluses this year and in the coming years will largely be used to pay down operating debt. The provincial budget shows operating debt of $9.4 billion for the year ending in March, declining to $8.4 billion in 2015/’16
and falling below $5 billion by ’18. Total provincial debt, including roads, hospitals and other capital projects as well as debt held by BC Hydro and other Crown corporations, grows to more than $70 billion by the end of the province’s three-year fiscal plan. De Jong said balancing the budget means the province is only borrowing to build assets, and the current spending plan calls for $10.7 billion more in taxpayer-supported debt. One new project is planning funds for the proposed replacement of the George Massey tunnel under the
Fraser River, a bottleneck for vehicle and shipping traffic.’
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Other projects: • post-secondary facilities, include replacement of trade buildings at Okanagan College in Kelowna and Camosun College in Victoria; a trades facility at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt; and relocation of Vancouver Community College and BCIT heavy duty and commercial transportation programs in New Westminster; • new high schools including Centennial
in Coquitlam; Clayton North in Surrey; Kitsilano in Vancouver; and Oak Bay and Wellington on Vancouver Island; • transportation projects, including Evergreen Line, improvements to Highway 97 in the Cariboo and the Mountain Highway interchange in North Vancouver; • and health care projects, including North Island hospitals in Comox and Campbell River; Interior Heart and Surgery Centre in Kelowna; and clinical support and acute care centres at Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Vancouver. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Province digs deeper into ICBC, Hydro piggy banks Victoria pulls more cash from Crown corp. JeFF Nagel BlaCk Press
The B.C. government intends to pull more money out of ICBC in the years ahead. The annual dividend from the public auto insurer — which goes into general government revenue despite repeated demands from critics for lower car insurance premiums instead — is estimated at $160 million a year in each of 2015, ’16 and ’17, according to budget documents. That’s an increase from
estimates of $155 million for 2015 and $125 million for 2016 in last year’s budget. By the end of 2017, the province will have raided $1.5 billion from ICBC coffers since 2010. The money comes from the profits on ICBC’s optional insurance side, which can’t be used to reduce basic auto premiums because the two sides of the business are segregated. Critics accused the government of building its budget surplus by having Crown corporations like ICBC and BC Hydro charge customers more than is required and then transfer funds to the province. Electricity rates are rising 6% while BC Hydro’s net income — most of which is
remitted to government — climbs from $549 million last year to about $700 million by 2017. The province has promised to eventually reduce and eliminate the Hydro transfers. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation was critical of the latest 4.2% increase in Medical Service Premiums, calling it a continuing tax hike that exceeds inflation. A family of three will pay $150 per month in MSP premiums, up 40%, in five years. The pattern of service fee increases and income tax restraint is a recurring one in B.C. budgets. But New Democrats say it’s particularly unfair this year because of the government’s decision to reduce the income tax for
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those earning more than $150,000 a year. “Instead of giving a break to families who are struggling, the BC Liberals singled out the top 2% of income earners for a $230-million tax cut,” said NDP leader John Horgan. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the higher tax bracket was created as a temporary measure two years ago to shore up the budget, and it’s being eliminated on schedule, as promised. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel
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A Port Moody resident is planning to pull on work gloves, buckle up a tool belt and hoist a hammer for a new initiative called Habitat for Humanity Women Build. Yolanda Broderick will be one of 40 women participating in the project, which starts this spring and will see the construction of six affordable homes in Richmond
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Premier Christy Clark is rejecting calls for her to directly campaign for a Yes vote in the transit sales tax referendum that some proponents fear is at risk of failing. And she deflected suggestions the province must enact new reforms to TransLink to make it more accountable. “Only the mayors — if there are problems that need to be addressed in TransLink — can fix those problems because it’s not a provincially run organization,” Clark said Wednesday in Surrey. “TransLink belongs to the mayors. These decisions belong to the mayors and they are the leaders of this.” Clark said the province has “done what we can” and suggested Yes campaigners who are worried about defeat are just “concerned they won’t get the answer they want” and should try harder. The premier was fielding reporters’ questions after a post-budget speech to a business audience. But Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman said Clark is wrong to characterize the mayors as fully in control, noting TransLink runs
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under provincial legislation. Huberman stood by her comments earlier in the day that the premier made a mistake in requiring the referendum on a new transit tax source and that politicians are elected to make the hard decisions on critical issues. “This plebiscite should not even be taking place,” Huberman said. “It’s too complex a subject for the population to even consider.” She’s just one of the Yes campaigners who has expressed concern that a No outcome will block a 0.5% regional sales tax and the accompanying $7.5 billion in transit and transportation projects. The Surrey Board of Trade wants the government to commit to never hold such a referendum again. Huberman said the province needs to reform TransLink’s governance structure to help rebuild public confidence in TransLink, which she said
was further damaged by the decision to replace its CEO. She also urged Clark and Transportation Minister Todd Stone to get directly involved in educating voters about the merits of the mayors’ proposal. “We want her and the transportation minister to really try to push the Yes vote,” she said. “The challenge is we have a very short period of time to explain what the investments will be and some people don’t even know what a B-Line bus is.” Clark said she still believes the Yes side has a good chance to win with mayors from Surrey and Vancouver taking prominent roles. The premier also defended her decision to require a referendum, which was a campaign promise in the 2013 provincial election. “I’m proud that we are giving people a chance to have a say in this,” Clark said. “We are going to respect what people tell us.”
lenge, but it’s a worthy cause,” she said. “My family thinks I’m crazy.” Habitat for Humanity is close to Broderick’s heart, having first volunteered for the organization when she lived in Lethbridge, Alta. in the late 1990s. She would like to see more affordable housing options for individuals and families to combat the growing trend of homelessness and poverty as “normal” in today’s society. “I’m encouraging
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for 12 families. To do so, Broderick needs to raise a minimum of $1,000 — at close to $900, she’s already well on her way — but her goal is $2,500. “If you’re asked to lay tiles, do drywalling, whatever the task you’re given, you’ll do it,” Broderick said with a laugh, noting she and her husband have done a few projects around their home “that could make or break a marriage” but nothing on this scale. “It’s exciting, it’s a chal-
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It’s a busy weekend ahead, with plenty of art show openings, Spanish-inspired music, a walk for a cause and a fundraising pub night. How to fit it all in?
Friday, Feb. 20 PUB NIGHT
Say no more. The Terry Fox secondary parents are hosting a pub night fundraiser to raise money for the 2015 alcohol and drug-free after-grad event, and everyone is welcome. So head to the Cat & Fiddle Pub (1979 Brown St., PoCo) between 6 and 10:30 p.m. and buy a $20 ticket, which gets you dinner and a drink and a chance to win raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw.
Saturday, Feb. 21 KIDS SWAP MEET
Looking for gear for the kids? The Easthill complex (300 Cambridge Way, PoMo) is putting on a swap meet with nearly 20 moms selling new and gently used kids’ clothes, toys, books and baby items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entrance is free.
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This art show is a family affair, with dad Robert Schmitt — aged 87 years — showing his oil on canvas landscapes and still lifes while daughter Roberta Beck, a longtime PoMo resident, shows acrylic works in her signature Impressionist style. The opening reception at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) is today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and the show is on until March 15.
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The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) also hosts an opening reception today for its latest exhibit, Doing & Teaching, featuring works by past and present teachers and staff of School District 43. The show offers a look at the broad range of creativity among the people who mentor the next generation of artists and contribute to a creative Tri-Cities community. The reception runs from 2 to 5 p.m. and the exhibit to March 14. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more info.
DANCE OPEN HOUSE
Arthur Murray Coquitlam (212-1090 Lougheed Hwy.) hosts a grand re-opening open house, where everyone is welcome, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Take a tour of the new studio and chat with staff, watch dance performances and stick around for the open dance floor from 5 to 6 p.m. Visit www. dancecoquitlam.ca for details.
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Centennial secondary (570 Poirier St., Coquitlam) presents The Wedding Singer, with Grace Chen, Nick Baker, Shauna Lim, Trent Wallace, Saba Mohseni and Kaeli Seddon Feb. 19 to 21. Tickets are $15/$12 by calling the school at 604-936-7205. works by some 50 artists from around the world in performances tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Tickets are $25, available at www.pomoarts.ca. The wild and wonderful creations are on display at the arts centre (2425 St. Johns St.) from Feb. 26 to April 2.
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The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble channels a Spanish vibe for tonight’s show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The group will perform Emmanuel Charbier’s España, written after the French composer returned from a trip to Spain, as well as pieces by Spanish composer Enrique Granados Campina and Iberia, by Claude Debussy, PSWE musicians will also be joined by a jazz trio to play Chick Corea’s Spain, arranged by PSWE musical director David Branter. Tickets are $20/$15/$12 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 6040927-6555.
Sunday, Feb. 22 Tomáš Kubínek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible. If that title doesn’t grab you, what will? This Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) show features the charming Dr. Professor Kubínek — comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian and international performer — bringing his hilarious act from opera houses, TV specials and Broadway to the Coquitlam stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35/$30/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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There was French-Canadian music and craft beer on tap at Diner en Plaid, an annual fete that kicks off Festival du Bois in Coquitlam (Feb. 26 to March 1). Participants donned plaid for occasion to pay tribute to Maillardville’s logging heritage and culture. Proceeds from the event, which mirrors the renowned Diner en Blanc, will go to the 60th anniversary celebrations for Scouts francophones de Maillardville.
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One of Coquitlam’s first insurance businesses will host a grand opening this month at its new digs. Mary Ann Meegan Insurance Agency Ltd. will throw a party on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. — complete with an Irish band — to celebrate its new three-storey office building, PHOTO SUBMITTED
Money raised at a Coquitlam Sunrise Rotary quiz night last fall will be spent on a Douglas College program. The $3,900 will go toward the college’s Uganda program run by the college foundation and the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise.
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Taxes, music, stories, writing and apathy, if you care BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Tax planning: In a free session next Tuesday, Jay Panis of Investors Group Financial Services Inc. will provide you with strategies and tax tips that can be im-
plemented prior to the end of the year in order to minimize income taxes. Topics include: the importance of tax planning; capital gains and losses; RRSP contributions; items claimed in the year they are paid; and year-end tax planning for business owners. The session takes place next Feb. 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, leave a message at 604-937-4155. • Drop-in computer sessions: On Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
in the City Centre branch’s computer lab, you can drop in with your computer questions or get help with practising your skills. No registration required. • Chinese New Year concert: On Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the City Centre branch, Rooms 136 and 137, members of the Arts Musical Studio will perform traditional Chinese music to welcome the Year of the Sheep. Seats are limited for this free program and registration is required; phone Shirley at 604-937-4136. For more information
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Barb Mancell, Tri-Cities Literacy Outreach co-ordinator, and Susan Foster, Tri-Cities early childhood development co-ordinator, display some of the community resource maps that are available to help local families locate resources, parks, schools and other services. The map has been printed in English, Farsi, Korean and Chinese, and is available by contacting Mancell at bmancell@sd43.bc.ca or tricitiesliteracy@gmail. com. An online version is available at www.tricitiesecd.ca.
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Map provides info for parents Online version of map offers interactivity
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The Tri-Cities is home to dozens of schools, parks, community centres, multiservice agencies and specialized services but finding them isn’t always easy. Now, a new community resource map has been printed and posted online that will give parents an easy way to locate programs and services that meet their children’s special needs.
A joint project of the TriCities Literacy Committee and the Tri-Cities Early Childhood Development Committee, the Tri-Cities Community Map has been printed in four languages, including English, and distributed to agencies, schools, libraries and other agencies serving families. “It’s easy for parents to throw in the back of the stroller,” said Barb Mancell,
Tri-Cities Literacy Outreach co-ordinator, who said she wished she had a similar map when she was raising her children. As many as 13,000 maps have been printed but a handy version has also been published online— it’s interactive, with web links to all the services listed. “All the Strong Starts, health services and family drop-ins are here,” Mancell said. This is the second time the map has been published; the first was printed in 2012 and has since been updated. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam. bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
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• Philosopher’s Café: What causes failure of responsibility? How can apathy be overcome? Why should anyone give a damn? On Friday, Feb. 27 from noon to 1:30 p.m., join Michael Picard from SFU\ Douglas College for an informal exploration of these questions. Philosopher’s Cafes are free, public
events sponsored by SFU Continuing Studies. This event takes place in PMPL’s ParkLane Room — drop-in, no registration required. • Preschool storytime (drop-in): Join librarians on Wednesday mornings until May 6 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. Enjoy songs, stories and language games for children aged two to five years of age and their parents/caregivers (no program on March 11 or 18). • Twilight Tales (dropin): Come in your pyjamas and fuzzy slippers for a relaxing half-hour of sto-
ries, songs and more. This program is held on the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and is for kids from birth to six years of age with their parents/ caregiver. The next Twilight Tales is on Feb. 24 in PMPL’s Storytelling Circle, and a special musical guest will be on hand. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr.
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• Writing tips with Janet Love Morrison: This in-
depth, hands-on workshop at Terry Fox Library is an opportunity for anyone who writes or aspires to write. Janet Love Morrison — author, speaker, teacher and editor — will cover the writing process from ideas, organization, style and effective writing to revising, editing and getting published. Everyone is welcome on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, visit www. fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, FEB. 21
• Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society meeting, 10:30 a.m., Nancy Bennett Room at Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Info: 604937-4130. New members welcome. • Official opening of PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society’s Main Street Exhibit, 10:30 a.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister St., PoCo. You’ll be able to step back into PoCo in the 1950s when the main street was Dewdney Trunk Road and Pop’s Cafe was a going concern. Stories and memories are welcome, coffee and muffins will be served. Info: www.pocoheritage.org. • Easthill kids’ swap meet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 300 Cambridge Way, Port Moody; 17 tables with parents selling gently used and some new kids’ clothing, toys, books, baby items. Free admission.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22 • Tri-Cities Off-Road Cycling Association (TORCA) first public trail day on Burke Mountain. Learn how to build and maintain sustainable mountain bike trails – no experience required. Meet at the yellow gate on Harper Road (end of Harper Road before you enter the parking lot to the gun range) in Coquitlam at 9 a.m. Coffee, snacks, lunch and tools will be provided; bring water and a pair of comfortable work gloves if you have them. Info: contact@torca.ca or www.torca.ca. • I Am Someone Ending Bullying Society hosts Walk 2TALK supporting the 2TALK texting program connecting youth in the Tri-Cities with support via text message for issues such as bullying, depression, loneliness and more. No registration required. Walk starts at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside secondary school, 2215 Reeve St., PoCo. Info: www.iamsomeone.ca. Walk 2TALK t-shirts and merchandise available at Coquitlam Centre mall guest services starting Feb. 14.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction. Viewing at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604941-9306. • A screening of “To Light a Candle,â€? a documentary by IranianCanadian journalist Maziar Bahari, on the persecution of and denial of education to Baha’is in Iran, 7 p.m., Inlet Theatre, Port Moody (another showing will be held on Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. (in English) and 8:30 p.m. (in Farsi) at Douglas College, Coquitlam).
THURSDAY, FEB. 26 • Festival du Bois kicks off, running through March 1 at Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Daily admission: $12, weekend admission: $20. Opening night concert with Geneviève Toupin is also on Feb. 26, 7-9 p.m., Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette
FEB. 24: AUTHOR READING • Gail Anderson-Dargatz, author of “Search and Rescue,â€? will be reading from her novel at Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way) as part of a Tri-Cities Literacy Committee presentation, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free but pre-registration is necessary. Info: Janice Williams, jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca or 604-554-7337. Ave., Coquitlam; admission: $12. Info & FdB schedules: www.festivaldubois.ca. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary used book sale, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., in the main lobby of ERH. Funds raised are for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items. • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Pine Crt., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496. • Are your legal papers in order? Learn about the importance of power of attorney, representation agreements, wills and living wills with the Tri-Cities Caregiver Program, 1 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.
FRIDAY, FEB. 27
• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496. • Toastmaster event at Inlet Theatre, Port Moody featuring variety of speakers and showcasing the benefits of becoming a Toastmaster. Admission: free for non-Toastmasters, $10 for Toastmasters (but free if a Toastmaster brings a non-Toastmaster guest. Info: Gene, 604-230-8030 or d96dg@hotmail.com. • A screening of “To Light a Candle,â€? a documentary by IranianCanadian journalist Maziar Bahari, on the persecution of and denial of education to Baha’is in Iran, 6:30 p.m. (in English) and 8:30 p.m. (in Farsi) at Douglas College, Coquitlam.
NOTICES • Deadline for applications for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary $1,000 bursary is March 31. Bursary will be awarded to a graduating student living in the Tri-Cities and planning on pursuing a post-secondary education in health care. Further eligibility details and application forms are available at all Tri-City secondary schools and at the ERH gift shop. Info: Diana, 604936-6189. • Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for their support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@parentsupportbc.ca. • 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/
email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/calendar 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. • 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 ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-9417111.
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his year’s theme for Heritage BC Week (Feb. 16 to 22) is “Main Street: At the Heart of the Community.” The city of Port Coquitlam is unique in that it has had two so-called main streets in its history: Dewdney Trunk Road (now called Kingsway Avenue) and Shaughnessy Street. Prior to its incorporation in 1913, Port Coquitlam was part of the District of Coquitlam, and a small rural community called Westminster Junction surrounded the local Canadian Pacific Rail station built in the rail junction beside Dewdney Trunk Road. Like many other towns across B.C. and the prairies, the railway station was the centre of economic growth in the community, with passengers and goods arriving and departing daily. At one time, the downtown area along the Dewdney had four hotels (the Central, Myrtle, Coquitlam and Junction hotels), several blacksmiths and stables, a barbershop and even a jitney service run by Arthur Smith. Early photos show a
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At the turn of the 20th century, the main street of what was to become Port Coquitlam was Dewdney Trunk Road (right), which we now know as Kingsway Avenue. By the start of the 1950s, Shaughnessy Street (left, in a photo taken circa 1912) was beginning to replace the old downtown as the business centre of town. young, vibrant city on the verge of great things, with a future that seemed bright and full of opportunity. The boom days of 1912 turned to bust by around 1921: A devastating world war, a down-turned economy and the Spanish flu epidemic coincided with a major fire (1920) and flood (1921) along the downtown business section of the Dewdney Trunk Road in successive years. As early as 1913, there was a gradual migration
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The importance of Shaughnessy Street in the future development of Port Coquitlam was never more evident when the new city hall was built “way out in the bush” east of the old downtown in 1914. By the middle of the 20th century, the business section along Dewdney Trunk Road on both sides of the Coquitlam River was slowly fading away, with tired, old, decrepit buildings falling to disrepair and abandonment.
The 1950s were a decade that forever changed Port Coquitlam as it rapidly grew post-Second World War from a small town to modern city in those 10 years. The future destiny of Shaughnessy Street as the Main Street and Heart of the Community was about to be fulfilled. Your History is a column in which representatives of the Tri-Cities’ heritage groups write about local history. Bryan Ness is with the Port Coquitlam Heritage Society.
POCO HERITAGE DISPLAY Poco Heritage is officially opening its new exhibit “Main Street: The Heart of our Community (note the theme’s title was changed to sound more community-minded) tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. at Heritage at Leigh Square. Our theme centres around the transition of PoCo’s main street from Dewdney to Shaughnessy during the 1950s. This exhibit will run until the middle of August.
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Brunette Ave. runs through Coq. history YOUR HISTORY STEFANI KLARIC
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eritage BC is celebrating Heritage Week from Feb. 16 to 22 with a theme of Main Streets: At the Heart of the Community. In recognition of this, the Coquitlam Heritage Society will host a walking tour through the heart of our historic downtown neighbourhood: Maillardville. This neighbourhood is undergoing revitalization. The traditional downtown feel may be lost as the area is mostly a residential zone and no longer reflects the vibrant economic centre of its past. Joining the tour gives participants the opportunity to find out what Maillardville was like during the time of the pioneers. A bustling FrenchCanadian neighbourhood, Maillardville grew due to the many Quebecois workers who were recruited as labourers at Fraser Mills. The French-Canadian families immigrating to the area in 1909 and 1910 brought with them their culture and Roman Catholic faith. They received a half acre of land payable at $5 a week for a total of $150, lumber to build their homes, plus a large piece of land along with lumber to build their place of worship: Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
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These photos of Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam’s historic Maillardville area were taken 100 years apart, circa 1912 and 2012. at Laval Square. The neighbourhood itself owes its name to Fr. Maillard, an influential priest at the church. The area surrounding the church, Laval Square, was the core of the FrenchCanadian community in Maillardville. The neighbourhood offered many amenities throughout the years, including a liquor store, general store, butcher shop, candy shop, post office, billiards room and hall. Tremblay Hall, located at the corner of Brunette and Laval, was a social gathering
place for weddings, concerts, theatre, silent movies and even wrestling matches. The junction at Brunette Avenue and Laval Street was clearly the economic hub, playing host to many of the shops of Maillardville. Prohibition, which took place in B.C. between 1917 and ’21, was a tough time for many residents, especially since prohibition never reached their home province of Quebec. Luckily, Mr. Leroux would sell a product called near beer — it was very low in alcohol, making it legal to
sell and consume in B.C. during prohibition. A general store in the community was a necessity. Although there was a company store at the Fraser Mills townsite, it didn’t always have the necessary goods available and many people had to travel to buy their goods in New Westminster, an already established town. But that involved a fair bit of walking so, when the general store opened on Brunette in 1912, it was quite a welcome establishment in the community. It even included a new post office by 1913.
Readers who remember Brunette Avenue’s past will recall that city hall used to be located at the corner of Brunette and Marmont Street, across from Mackin House. The city hall of 1920 was an important demarcation in the community. Brunette Avenue is also home to the Booth House, now owned by the City of Coquitlam. The Booth Family occupied the home before French-Canadian pioneers even came to the area and it owned and operated the dairy farm. Booth Avenue, which runs off of Schoolhouse Street,
COQUITLAM HERITAGE WALK In the small community of Maillardville there are many stories to be told. For those interested in the history of the streets of Maillardville and those pioneers who occupied the neighbourhood in the early 1900s, the Coquitlam Heritage Society is offering a free tour of the area tomorrow (Saturday) at 1 p.m. — registration is required. Tea and scones will be served after the neighbourhood walk for a $5. Visit the Coquitlam Heritage Society website (www.coquitlamheritage.ca) for details. was named after Booth Dairy Farms. Your History is a column in which representatives of the Tri-Cities’ heritage groups write
about local history. Stefani Klaric is volunteer and programs co-ordinator with the Coquitlam Heritage Society (www.coquitlamheritage.ca).
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Que Syrah, Syrah! Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries. ▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com) ▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com) ▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com) ▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com) ▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com) ▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca) ▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)
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Mercedes gets a grip with winterland Montreal If there is one part of this vast country that knows about winter and winter driving, it is Quebec. Winter weather can stretch from November until April, which is why this frost bitten part of the country mandates winter tires on all vehicles and was the perfect spot to showcase two products from Mercedes Benz, the B-Class and CLA-Class. Both are now equipped with Mercedes 4Matic all wheel drive (AWD) system. Touching down in Montreal, the outside temperature was heading to minus twenty three overnight and minus nineteen for a daytime high, plus snow, lots of snow. Perfect for winter driving but not for standing outside. Looks: Both the B-Class hatchback and CLA sedan are based on the Mercedes small car platform that is also shared with the GLA compact crossover. The B and GLA are sold with front wheel drive (FWD) and now AWD. The latest B-Class was introduced a few years
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ago and gets a mild facelift, including a new grille, lower chin spoiler, different wheels and a new accent line down the side. The CLA was just introduced last year so external updates will have to wait another couple of years. The B-Class is a taller hatchback design that provides a useful package for young families, including bigger rear windows and a large hatch and cargo space. The CLA on the other hand is more about style, competing for the young, upwardly mobile crowd that want to be seen in this sleek, low slung sedan, it isn’t the best choice
for a family. Inside: Both the B-Class and CLA receive nice updates for 2015 on the inside. Both share the same dash so updating both made sense. The screen that sits front and centre on the dash, like and iPad is larger, moving to a standard 7-inch screen or optional 8-inch screen on cars equipped with navigation. This screen is controlled with a small knob between the front seats. Other updates include a sportier and very comfortable steering wheel, a revised stereo head unit and a new instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. Heated seats are
now standard equipment for 2015 but heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel are not available in these cars. The B-Class 4Matic is a $2,200 premium over the FWD version, starting at $33,500. The CLA has the same $2,200 charge for AWD, starting at $36,800. One nice feature available on the CLA is an “exclusive” package that includes a leather dashboard with French stitching for $2,300. Drive: To explore the abilities of these two new products, the Olympic rowing basin used for the 1976 Montreal games was partially plowed, exposing sheet ice with a fresh
sprinkling of snow. This provided a great example of the limits of grip and the abilities of the electronic stability program, in conjunction with the AWD system. On sheet ice, there is no grip, so sliding is easy. It was on the rural roads outside of Montreal near the ski resort of Bromont that the 4Matic system proved useful. The system is designed to provide power to the front wheels as often as possible and instantly transfer power to the rear wheels when extra grip is needed, it all happens in a nanosecond. The maximum amount of power sent to the rear wheels if
fifty percent. I noticed that these cars, when placed in “sport” mode actually allow the car to slip and slide without the electronics being too oppressive. An overly aggressive nanny style is often used by other manufacturers and it shuts down any type of sliding, something that can be welcome by advanced drivers. Altogether, both cars feel very well balanced, almost like a rear-wheel-drive car when a controlled slide is achieved. Verdict: Mercedes has had enormous success with its 4Matic AWD system, accounting for 85%of its sales. With the introduction of these two new models in late 2014, the number has jumped to over ninety percent. This opens up the safety and stability of AWD to a
larger market. One thing to keep in mind is these two products offer great value if the buyer keeps and eye on the options. The “must have” package include the Premium Package for an additional $3800 on both the B-Class and CLA. This includes automatic climate control, a huge panoramic sunroof, rear view camera, blind spot system and navigation. This brings the 4Matic price on the B-Class to $37,300 and $40,600 on the CLA. Not overly expensive for a Mercedes Benz product but pricier than the starting price suggests. Should you consider the 4Matic version of the B-Class and CLA? Absolutely, based on the added level of security, grip and improved resale value. zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca
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Evolve unique to other tower homes, because Evolve offers concrete homes for less than the price of wood frame.” Evolve by WestStone Group will offer “micro” suites for people seeking urban ease in a home offering strategic space. One development in particular, which is located a block from city hall, will feature a 316-square-foot studio suite for less than six figures. “Evolve homes start at $93,900, meaning that with a down payment of $5000, your monthly mortgage would be less than a car loan payment,” says Rai. “Even students can stop renting and afford to buy their own homes.” But Evolve isn’t just getting at-
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tention because of its price point. Exclusive to the Evolve Sales Centre is their Thin-Air Augmented Reality technology that allows each guest to essentially walk around inside a virtual version of one of the suites using the free Evolve 3D app on their own phone or tablet. Also, screens inside the sales centre allow potential buyers to see what a 3D version of their preferred floor plan looks like. The 36-storey tower offers 406 homes in a range of suits, including studios, one- and two-bedrooms, twobedroom and dens, townhome lofts, and penthouses. The suites themselves offer laminate
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through the many paths and parkland of the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. “What’s more is that Surrey was recent named one of the 7 most intelligent cities in the world, according to the Intelligent Community Forum in New York,” says Rai. If you have ever dreamed of owning a home, the opportunity is within reach with Evolve. The Sales Centre is located at 13328 104 Avenue in Surrey, BC. The anticipated date of completion is Early 2018. For more information, visit: evolvecondos.com
EVOLVE is destined to become a landmark residential building stressing livability and sustainability
UBC’s Prodigy close to every urban amenity, yet surrounded by the ocean and forest parks Buffered from the rush of the city by Pacific Spirit Forest, and perched on South Wesbrook Village at UBC, is Prodigy by Adera – a collection of 188 urban apartment homes. “We are really excited about this,” says Eric Andreasen, vice-president of marketing and sales for Adera. “The UBC area is some of Vancouver’s most premium real estate because it brings a casual environment together with an intelligent lifestyle nearby one of the world’s highest ranked universities.” Prodigy is the second six-story wood-frame building at UBC that compliments its natural surroundings and incorporates elements that celebrate the west coast lifestyle. It is close to every urban amenity, yet surrounded by acres of gorgeous forest parks, trails and beaches. Extensive green spaces and pathways link the community together, giving homeowners stunning views of Mundell Park that quaintly borders the site. If the vibrant city of Vancouver is what you crave, Andreasen says it’s no more than twenty minutes away. Prodigy provides a balanced lifestyle for homeowners who seek the reprieve of the elements without sacrificing urban conveniences. Residents can enjoy small neighborhood shops and services, cafes and restaurants, with Save-On Foods, UBC Hospital, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Anthropology nearby. Andreasen says that for the long-term, Prodigy is perfectly suited for families, whose children can gain an education all in one area with access to some of the top schools in Canada, including University Hill Elementary and High School and UBC. Once inside, homeowners will find both space and elegance. Unwind with spa-like luxury in Prodigy’s beautiful bathrooms that combine sleek style and durability. The elegant kitchen uses an open-floor layout and eye-pleasing aesthetics. It comes equipped with stainless-steel appliances, porcelain tile backsplashes and floors, and quartz slab countertops. Cooking is made easy; the rest is up to you. Adera’s private rooftop lanais provide ample space to relax or entertain outdoors. Best of all, each patio is
In true West Coast Modern style, these luxury apartment homes are inspired by a natural design aesthetic, achieving visual and ecological harmony. covered with a solid extension of roofline, so whatever the mood or the weather, the fun can happen yearround. Of the bedrooms, Andreasen said they took customer feedback into consideration. “We were listening to their desires, and what they were asking for was four-bedrooms,” says Andreasen.”So we put combo units together and have substantially enhanced units – we’re excited to bring it the market.” Prodigy is available in one-bedroom to four-bedroom configurations, ranging from 556 to 1,482 square feet. Homeowners at Prodigy will also have access to the i.D. By Me program, which allows personalized upgrades that suit each individual’s lifestyle and personality. Options include choosing color scheme and flooring or upgrading appliances. Prodigy is designed with simplicity in mind to create an environment that emulates the true west coast lifestyle– one that encourages relaxation. “Every aspect is designed and built to the highest standard in terms of quality and sustainability,” says Andreasen. “It’s always a big moment to actually be able to move into the building. The grand opening of on-site displays and the public release of the second building takes place Feb. 28, with private previews available the week in advance for VIP customers, friends and family. Prodigy’s new Sales Centre is open this week, at 118 – 6033 Gray Avenue, Vancouver. For more information, visit www.adera.com, email prodigy@adera.com, call 604-221-8878.
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The Tri-City Eagles defeated West Vancouver 1-0 in division one field hockey at Town Centre Park on Saturday. The club currently sits at the top of their division with a 13-1-3 record.
CANADA WINTER GAMES
Umbach rink is undefeated at Games rink gets ready for trip to semifinals in PG GARY McKENNA
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Coquitlam’s Nicholas Umbach and the Team BC curling rink went undefeated during the roundrobin portion of the tournament at the B.C. Winter
Games in Prince George this week. The team, which also features UMBACH Surrey’s Tyler Tardi, Fort St. John’s Sterling Middleton and Victoria’s Tim Henderson, shot to the top of the standings with five wins and zero losses.
The 17-yearold Umbach and his team members started off PARKER the roundrobin portion of the tournament on Sunday morning with a 14-4 victory over Alberta, before defeating the Yukon 11-2 later in
the day. Team BC had a close win on Monday when they defeated New Brunswick 7-6 before going on to defeat Nova Scotia 8-4 and Prince Edward Island 8-6 on Wednesday. Quarterfinals were expected to be held Thursday after The TriCity News’ deadline, and semifinals were to take place later in the day.
The final matchup is scheduled for Friday. Meanwhile, Port Moody’s Kyle Parker has finished up his freestyle skiing big air event, taking 28th in the contest. His Team BC teammates Teal Henderson Harle grabbed gold in the competition. As of Thursday morning, British Columbia was third in the medal standings with seven golds, six
silvers and seven bronzes for a total of 20. B.C. was one medal behind Ontario, which has eight golds, seven silvers and six bronzes, while Quebec led the competition with 10 golds, seven silvers and nine bronzes for a total of 26. For up-to-date results and a schedule of events, go to www.canadagames2015.ca. sports@tricitynews.com
A former Douglas College baseball player is still helping other athletes pursue their diamond dreams, even though he passed away in 2006. The Jesse Penner Memorial Award is given annually to deserving student athletes that show exceptional quality of character and community involvement as well as talent. “These awards help these players pursue their dreams of playing professional baseball as well as completing their degrees at a post-secondary institution,” said the Royals’ head baseball coach Cav Whitely. Penner was a pitcher for the team when he was stabbed to death while trying to intervene in a fight outside a house party in Port Coquitlam. Whitely said Penner was beloved for his leadership, work ethic and team loyalty, qualities that are also recognized by the award. A fundraiser to support the award is being held on Saturday at Micky’s Irish Social House in Coquitlam, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature a silent auction as well as a number of raffles for sports memorabilia. Each $25 ticket includes dinner and a drink. For more information, or to reserve a ticket contact Whitely at 604-527-5407 or email whitelyc@ douglascollege.ca. sports@tricitynews.com
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express train on a roll GARY MCKennA THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The Coquitlam Express have kicked things into high gear for the last few games of the BCHL’s regular season by stringing together a four-game winning streak. The latest victory came Wednesday night, when the team took down the Surrey Eagles 6-2 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Brett Supinski was named first star of the game for his one goal and one assist performance in a match that saw the Express down a goal five minutes into the third period. However, Brendan Gulka managed to tie the game at 4-4 before BCHL pointleader Corey Mackin netted the go-ahead marker three minutes later.
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Coquitlam Express forward Brett Supinski scored seven points in two home games last weekend as the club strings together a four-game winning streak. A late goal from Joey Santucci sealed the game, with the Express notching their 24th win of the season.
On Saturday, the Coquitlam club entertained the 550 fans at Poirier with a 7-2 win over Langley. Supinski’s offensive
prowess was on display once again, as the winger buried two goals and dished out three helpers in the high-scoring affair.
Mackin, who was second star of the game, opened the scoring with a shorthanded marker two minutes into the game and the team did not look back. Michael Merculla made it 2-1 after 20 minutes, while Brendan Lamont and Colton Kerfoot built up the lead in the second. However, in the third period the power play came together for two goals, one off Supinski’s stick while another was potted by Mackin. The club will look to extend its streak of five games on Friday, when Cowichan Valley visits Coquitlam’s rink. The Express will then play Chilliwack on Feb. 27 for the final home game, before the final game of the regular season against Chilliwack on the road.
PJHL HOCKEY
PoMo Panthers wrap up the season GARY MCKennA
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The Port Moody Panthers wrapped up their Pacific Junior Hockey League season with a spirited effort but still came up short against the Richmond Sockeyes on Saturday night. Richmond, a powerhouse team in the league with 32 wins, found themselves down 2-0 midway through the first period. Cats forward Wesley Howerton opened the scoring for the home team after burying a pass from Mark Fletcher before Fletcher potted the team’s second of the night three minutes later. But being down by two goals was not enough to rattle the Sockeyes, who have the lowest number of goals against in the PJHL. The visitors took advantage of a power play opportunity midway through the first to tie the game, with Jacob Wozney and Daniel Oakley scoring goals 25 seconds apart. The quick turnaround put the Cats on their heels, but they were able to escape the opening frame with a 2-2 tie. Port Moody’s offence appeared to run out of steam in the second, when the Sockeyes snagged the go-ahead goal off the stick of Troy Kaczynski. Kyle Hoffmann grabbed an insurance marker for the visitors in the third period before Port Moody’s Howerton was able to find the back of the net for his second of the night. With the Cats threatening to even the score in the final minutes, Richmond put up a strong defensive push to maintain the lead. When the final buzzer finally sounded Port Moody
was down 4-2. Richmond player Mac Colasimone was named first star of the game for his two assists while Howerton’s two-goal performance earned him second star honours.
Sockeyes forward Oakley was the third star of the match. Cats goalie Spencer Kozlowski had a busy night, turning away 35 of the 39 shots he faced, while Richmond net minder Kurt
Russell stopped 20 of 23. The Panthers had officially been eliminated from playoff contention last month and had been playing out the schedule. The club finishes the season on a 19-game los-
ing skid with a final record of 6-35-0-3 record. The squad scored 115 goals in its 44 matches and allowed 215 goals for a 100 goal differential. sports@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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McINTYRE, George Wesley February 9th 1922 February 11th 2015 It is with feelings of profound loss and sadness to announce the passing of George Wesley McIntyre. George passed away peacefully at Jubilee Hospital in Vernon BC a few days after enjoying the celebration of his 93rd birthday with his family. George was born in Mather, Manitoba and as a young man served in World War II with the Canadian Air Force and RCAF obtaining the rank of Flight Lieutenant and was a bomber flight engineer. Toward the end of the
BUECKER, Erich William 1957-2015
It is with great sadness and fond memories that we announce the sudden passing of Erich William Buecker. Erich was born on November 25th, 1957 in Fort William, Ontario and passed away on January 11th, 2015 at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife Judy of 37 years, and his four loving children; Leah (precious grandson Levi), Scott, Mark and Keith. He is also survived by his mother Anneliese, his sister Marion and predeceased by his father Erich. Family was everything to Erich. Erich worked at Flavelle Cedar. He took great pride in his many years of work there, and was an involved member of the union. Erich’s great passion in life was sports. He excelled in every sport he played. For over 25 years, he loved volunteering his time to coach youth sports. His other passions in life were music and video games. A Celebration of his Life will be held at Terry Fox Secondary Gymnasium on Sunday, March 29th 2015 from 1-3pm. For those desiring, donations can be made in Erich’s memory to the Coach Buecker Basketball Memorial Fund, at Vancity - Branch 50 to account number 63636.
war his plane was shot down over Germany. It was believed that he had not survived but it was later announced by Radio that he was alive and well in a German POW camp where he spent 14 months of the war until allied forces took control. After the war George brought his lovely War Bride Joan to Canada where they had three children while living in Winnipeg. George worked for Veterans Affairs for most of his career until he retired in 1984. George will be remembered with much love by his daughter Evelyn Taylor (Gary Taylor), son Ian McIntyre and daughter Linda Barclay, his grandchildren Christopher Taylor (Karen Taylor) & Darren Taylor (Lynn Taylor), his great grandchildren, Melissa, Ryan, Jessey and Tristan Taylor and his niece Pam McIntyre along
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with many friends and neighbors both in Port Coquitlam and Vernon. George is predeceased
by his wife Joan Pauline (Pitt) McIntyre; father & mother Ross and Margaret McIntyre and his brother Ralph McIntyre. George was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. George we thank you not only for being a wonderful man but for the sacrifices you made for our country. George will be missed but never forgotten and will be in our hearts for all time. A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association in memorial would be appreciated. WE LOVE YOU DAD!
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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic
Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’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
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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.
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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.
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Min. 3 years of general Administrative experience required. Ideal Candidates will be experienced in Buildertrend software, Xactimate software, and will have some experience in dealing with Asbestos control regulatory authorities. Appropriate post secondary academic experience in practice/ business/ office management is required. Duties include: - Prepare and proofread correspondence and invoices as instructed by employer. - Prepare and proofread building reports and construction reports, using Buildertrend software as instructed by employer. - Prepare and proofread building estimates and construction estimates, using Xactimate software as instructed by employer. - Distribute incoming mail to various staff members. - Set up appointments and meetings with customer and employers. - Order office supplies and maintain inventory. - Answer telephone and electronic inquiries and relay telephone calls and messages. - Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems, - May supervise and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software - Determine and establish office procedures - Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to employer or appropriate person - Record and prepare minutes of meetings
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3 AC prime location offices 754sf upper flr facing east with bathroom & kitchenette United Blvd/Fawcett. Rent incl taxes strata fee heat hydro. Call Garry 604-461-7172
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COQUITLAM 3 bdrm finished full bsmt 2 baths NS/NP. No sublets, Suit mature. $1400m. Avail now. 604-526-2331 MAPLE RIDGE 243rd/Dewdney Trk 3 Bdrm home on acreage near all amen’s & schools. Avail April 1st. $1225/mo. Call (604)939-7860.
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PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
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PORT COQUITLAM
COQUITLAM:
$825/mo & $925/mo Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy. Cls to transit, schools & shops
EXTRA CHEAP
706
MAPLE RIDGE
2 BR apts - bright & lge
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
RENTALS
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Onsite Manager
1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, 180K, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270
604.465.7713 750
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SUITES, LOWER
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
COQUITLAM 1bdr gr/lvl ste, 5appls incl inste w/d, near Coq Ctr & bus. Ns/np. Avail now. $870 incl all utils. Call 604-323-3282. Coquitlam Ctr 1 bdrm nice & bright, Nr all ament/bus Avail now $800 utils/cbl/net NS/NP 604-374-8605 COQUITLAM lrg 2 bdrm gr/lvl bsmt, 15 min walk to Douglas Coll. Ns/np. $950/mo incl w/d, utils, cable & net. Discount for 1 person. Avail Now or March 1st. Call 778-216-1284. PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bdrm, newer hse, sep entry, new bthrm, laundry. N/P, $950 incl all utils. Mar 1. (604) 722-5470, 552-0602
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
POCO - New 2 bdrm suite, full bath, near schools, shops, bus. Avail now Cat ok, smoke outside. $1025/mo incl utils/laundry. 604-690-0564
751
SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM 3 bdrm upper suite with 2 baths, w/d, large balcony, big yard, near schools & all amens. Cat ok. N/S. March 1st. Ref’s req’d. $1375/mo. Call 778-885-4010.
752
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo. Call 604-942-2277 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
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