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Port Moody city hall is bracing for its own leaky condo crisis after a detailed assessment of the civic centre showed the building is in much worse shape than anticipated, with repair costs skyrocketing to nearly $4 million — $3.1 million more than the original estimate. An investigation by Elemental Architectural and Building Science found water damage on the roof, masonry walls and windows, significant construction deficiencies of the curved masonry walls, a lack of drainage behind the synthetic stucco and both construction and material deficiencies in the masonry veneer system, as well as many other issues. The estimated repair cost is $3.8 million (with a +/30% accuracy projection), which is significantly higher than the $675,000 that was approved last year for repairs to the civic centre. That amount was based on an initial assessment by RDH Building Engineering in 2013; the more detailed investigation by Elemental found “a number of the systems of the building envelope of the civic centre were in considerably worse condition than initially estimated,” according to a staff report. Repairs of this magnitude are expected to have a significant impact on the city’s 2016 budget, said Mayor Mike Clay. Council is waiting for the results of a similar assessment of the recreation complex before discussing the issue at the finance committee as part of discussions around the long-term asset management plan. see $3.8M PRICE TAG, page 15

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Trustees abandon plan to use contingency for hires Diane STranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43’s newest trustees learned a tough lesson in budgeting Tuesday when they backed down from a plan to gut a contingency fund and hire four teachers they hoped

would restore librarian, speech and language and psychology services to schools. It was a last-ditch effort to deal with concerns about waiting lists and reduced services, issues raised because SD43 will have no extra funds to spend this year. But after some “enlighten-

ment” received over the previous week, Anmore/Belcarra Trustee Kerri Palmer Isaak said she had a change of heart. Adding more staff would have virtually eliminated the contingency fund, Palmer Isaak was told, reducing it to $84,000 from $500,000 and

leaving the district without a cushion in the event of unplanned expenses. “What we learned is the direction we gave was too specific and our needs are vast,” Palmer Isaak said. see hIRInG would, page 7

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COQUITLAM PARKS

Blooming big summer in Coq. parks City vying for a Communities in Bloom honour Janis Warren

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Coquitlam parks will be bursting with colour and fun this summer as the city tries for a provincial honour. In late July or early August, judges will tour the city as part of the annual Communities in Bloom contest. And a task force working on the city’s entry since last fall has a number of activities

planned for their visit. A sandy beach will roll out at Blue Mountain Park for six weeks, starting in mid-July, while three parks — Mackin, Victoria and Como Lake — will get makeovers with plants, banners and art. As well, a community garden will be started at Eagle Ridge Park, between Scott Creek middle school and Eagle Ridge elementary. The garden, to built with a $15,000 grant courtesy of ScottsMiracle-Gro Showcase Garden Program, will act as a secondary campus to the Inspiration Garden at Town Centre Park and offer programs for the public.

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Residents will also be encouraged to snap a photo of themselves in parks for the Coquitlam Selfie Project. Prizes will be handed out for the best photos and some will go into the contest entry. Parks manager Kathy Reinheimer, who has been a Communities in Bloom judge, said the contest can act as an economic development and tourism booster as municipalities dress up and take pride in their parks with the help of residents, businesses and groups. “This is about a community re-imagining itself. In some communities, it’s been truly

transformative,” she told council-in-committee Monday. Coquitlam, which is in the 100,000-and-up population category, won provincial and national Communities in Bloom awards between 1998 and 2001. Municipalities are assessed in six areas — tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape and floral displays — and must obtain a grade of 85% to qualify for next year’s national contest. The provincial winners will be named this fall. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

FOR THE EARTH Coquitlam residents can do something good for the environment next month: • All May, free kitchen catchers for food scraps can be had with the purchase of a composter from city hall (3000 Guildford Way) or the Coquitlam Animal Shelter (500 Mariner Way) for $25. Visit coquitlam.ca/composting. • On May 3, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., rain barrels can be bought at a discounted price of $55 in Parking Lot D at Town Centre Park (via Trevor Wingrove Way). • Also on May 3, but at the other end of the park, you can pick up a free bag of compost from the Inspiration Garden at Pipeline Road and Guildford Way. • On May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., tour the Coquitlam Watershed to learn about where tap water comes from. Save a space by calling Metro Vancouver at 604-432-6359 by May 6.

MUNDY PARK

$100k aimed at addressing dog problems raised by park users Janis Warren

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Three-year-old Esme of Coquitlam enjoyed a sneak peek at the new Queenston Park playground Wednesday. The 1.38-acre neighbourhood park, which officially opens tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:15 a.m., is located at 3415 Queenston Ave., just north of Coast Meridian Road and David Avenue. The $1-million hillside grounds include a rubberized surface on the playground — thanks to a $30,000 grant from Tire Stewardship BC — and a sports court. Parking is limited around the park so visitors are asked to walk or take transit to Saturday’s grand opening celebration, which is targeted at people who live in the neighbourhood.

Off-leash, aggressive and over-friendly dogs — as well as dog waste — are the biggest problems in Mundy Park. And, this week, Coquitlam city staff laid out a $100,000 plan on how it can curb future dog conflicts in the municipality’s biggest urban park. Managers are recommending council budget up to $20,000 to launch a dog owner etiquette campaign and set aside another $60,000 to beef up bylaw enforcement. As well, staff are suggesting $20,000 be spent to create segregated loop trails for owners with off-leash dogs and trails for users without pooches. The ideas come following a public consultation last fall as part of the city’s draft Mundy Park Forest Management Plan — the results of which were unveiled at the councilin-committee meeting on Monday. According to the feedback, most people want to keep the 440 acres off Como Lake Avenue in a natural state. (Mundy Park, which was dedicated as an urban park in a 1993 bylaw, includes two lakes, three streams and 16 km of trails.) The city, which spends about $80,000 a year to maintain Mundy, formed a focus group and hired a consultant last year to look at the park’s future; mail-outs were also sent to neighbours and online responses were received as well. In total, city staff spoke with more than 500 park users and took in some 200 comment forms. Of the 60 responses specific to dogs, 42 voiced concern

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about pooches being off-leash and aggressive as well as the lack of enforcement of dog regulations and dog waste. In his report to the committee, Raul Allueva, Coquitlam’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture, wrote: “It is clear that a large number of park users are not complying with dog off-leash regulations, which has pushed those not wanting to encounter dogs out of the park and caused concerns for other park users who are subjected to off-leash dogs outside of the approved hours.” Currently, dog owners are allowed to walk their pets without a leash in Mundy from dawn to 10 a.m. on the Perimeter Trail (except around Mundy Lake).

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Meanwhile, a number of city projects are underway in Mundy Park this year to increase public use, including: • trying to set a world record for pulling the most amount of weeds in a weekend; • working with students and seniors to build and install 25 chickadee, four wood duck and two barn owl nest boxes; • and pruning the lower limbs of trees along trail edges to reduce wildfire risks. If approved by city council, Mundy Park Forest Management Plan would cost up to $200,000 over five years to implement.

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Coquitlam RCMP are continuing to investigate a bomb threat to Scott Creek middle school Wednesday morning even though police with dog-sniffers failed to turn up anything suspicious. “The file is not closed, we are still investigating,” said Cpl. Jamie Chung. He said he couldn’t speak

about the case specifically but, generally, a charge of public mischief under the Criminal Code is laid against any individual who causes police to investigate a false report. Hundreds of students and teachers spent much of Thursday morning on the school field while police

searched the school and grounds for a bomb. The call, made at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday, was made directly to the RCMP, which is handling the investigation, said School District 43 assistant superintendent Reno Ciolfi.

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COQUITLAM FIREFIGHTERS

Local firefighters share their knowledge abroad Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

The geography may be vastly different and the water supply short but training South American firefighters how to battle blazes safely is the unifying cause of a group co-founded by a Coquitlam fire inspector. This week, Kim Saulnier gave a presentation to Coquitlam’s council-in-committee about the volunteer work she and dozens of others do with the Fire Rescue International Training Association (FRITA). Saulnier recently returned from a three-week trip to Panama, where she and graduates of the Justice Institute of BC helped train firefighters on auto extrication, wildland fires and first aid, among other things. “They’re so enthusiastic and eager for more training,” said Saulnier, a Tri-City resident who has been in the fire service for 18 years. “There’s a really great mutual respect there. We see sometimes not the best kind of equipment available but the ingenuity they have is pretty impressive. “And we walk away learning something, too,” she said. Saulnier, who spoke to Coquitlam council along with a FRITA co-founder, Vancouver

Fire Department Capt. Brian Hutchinson, started the organization after working with Firefighters Without Borders. While that association was good at securing firefighting gear for Third World countries, it lacked the resources to train firefighters. That’s when Saulnier and others stepped in to fill the void. Today, FRITA sends volunteer teams three times a year to South American countries such as Panama, El Salvador, Belize, Peru and Colombia; next year, it hopes to offer training to departments in Chile. Among the Coquitlam firefighters who have joined in the cause are Chris Driessen, Chad Buch, Kyle Doerksen, Mike Richen, Kai Jones and Grant Streeter as well as retired assistant chief Scott McKenzie. Saulnier, who has been deployed six times to El Salvador and Panama, said FRITA teams usually travel from Canada on a Friday, spend the weekend preparing, touring and team building before delivering their training program for the next five days. Key to their humanitarian efforts is teaching the “bomberos” how to stay safe on the job, she said. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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She was joined in the budgeting mea culpa by rookie Coquitlam Trustee Carol Cahoon, who also changed her mind from a motion she made last week after learning her proposal to put $100,000 from the contingency into library services wouldn’t go far after it was divvied up among schools. The trustee — who, like Palmer Isaak, was elected in November as the district was already grappling with $13.8 million in cuts to staffing — offered to rescind her motion. “For it to be in a contingency, it would be more logical,” Cahoon said, “I’d rather have some back-up money ready and waiting to go,” Cahoon said. Trustees’ concerns about waiting lists, including 313 students needing speech and language therapy and 250 waiting for psychological testing, were partly addressed by superintendent Patricia Gartland, who said students with special needs are still getting services. Trustees were also told that any surpluses accrued through the year for such things as reduced utility costs could go toward staffing improvements. The district will also get $5.3 million next year, up from $4.9 million this year, from a specially dedicated provincial education fund to hire teachers and special education assistants to deal with class size and composition issues, trustees were told. “We were sucked into the vortex of trying to do a good thing,” said board chair Judy Shirra, a Port Coquitlam trustee, who said this year’s contingency fund was eaten up when the district opted to pay teachers for a day’s pay for the day they returned from a five-week strike. The day that was reportedly not part of the contract cost $800,000, with some money coming from the district’s contingency and the remaining paid for with international education fees.

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The driver of the CRV, a Coquitlam woman in her 40s, has a learner’s permit and police have confirmed she was abiding by the conditions of that licence at the time of the collision. She was not injured and is co-operating with police. Witnesses who haven’t yet spoken to police are asked to call 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-12195, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via www. solvecrime.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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A candlelight vigil for a Burnaby girl who died following a tragic accident on Sunday in Port Coquitlam will be held tonight (Friday) at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park. Kianna Maunder-Moreau, six, was with her mother and was one of four pedestrians hit by a woman who lost control of her Honda CRV at Shaughnessy Street and Lions Way in PoCo on Sunday, April 19. Maunder-Moreau died of her injuries the following day; her mother, who is now recovering at home, was by her side. A GoFundMe.com fundraiser has raised nearly $21,000 for the family and a vigil will be held at 8:30 p.m. tonight at Rocky Point. Those attending are asked to bring a candle, Chinese lanterns and/or balloons. Coquitlam RCMP and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services (ICARS) are investigating the collision but it’s not known yet whether there were any contributing factors.

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Town Hall Meeting Your Views Are Important To Us Participate In Person or Online Setting priorities in the ever-changing municipal environment presents both opportunities and challenges – making it more important than ever that we hear from members of the community regarding the services and changes taking place in our city. With this in mind, Mayor and Council invite Coquitlam residents to share their ideas and views by providing input at a Town Hall Meeting to be held on:

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made up 14,276 (93%) of the offences while 383 tickets were issued for improper animal care and control and 229 for zoning bylaw infractions. Residents with unsightly premises were written up 58 times while stream and drainage bylaw issues resulted in 90 tickets. One person was cited for smoking in a prohibited area while bylaw officers also wrote one ticket for improper discharge of a firearm or bow. Animal complaints were slightly down in 2014, dropping rom 1,110 in 2013 to 1,076 last year. The largest number of calls related to dogs being at large (312 complaints) while there were 169 complaints regarding dead animals. There were also

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hen it comes to dealing with human garbage and doggie waste, the Tri-Cities are no utopia. The politicians tell us that, for the most part, people are dealing with the new waste rules that require them to sort their garbage and are coping with fewer trash pickups. but there is an ugly underbelly to this trash issue and many people aren’t buying into the recycle-more-wasteless mantra. They’re chucking their garbage in parks, throwing their doggie do bags into bushes and leaving food in trails that are highways for hungry bears. We’re also seeing large items dumped in green belts because people resent paying high tipping fees at transfer stations. It would be nice to think everyone bought into the new reality — it is and will continue to be the reality and the regs are far from onerous — but the fact is, people don’t and cleaning up the mess is costing us a bundle.

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his will probably make me sound like a grumpy old man but, as I get older, it seems more people have a decreasing level of respect for their fellow members of society. Remember courtesy? Consideration for others? are those just antiquated constructs? There are myriad examples of what I’m talking about: texting and driving, barging into line-ups, berating hapless clerks. one of the items on my list of get-me-stewingmode is the aTM Hog. Perhaps I have never grasped the full concept of an automated teller machine or maybe I just can’t embrace the expanded service model. To me, an aTM is a way to quickly obtain some cash when the bank is closed or to avoid queueing for a teller. but in what was no doubt an effort to provide extra service for users, banks also have a “deposit” function included in their internal machines (not the convenience store variety). Not a good idea. Even the simplest deposit requires the user to enter the amount, retrieve and stuff an envelope, key in the amount, deposit the envelope, etc. and then they may also want cash.

and then along comes the bank aTM Hog. This individual is of the unshakable belief that the aTM is there for their personal, unfettered, unhurried, extended use. This person chooses a busy time for aTMs, such as after work, and steps up with enough deposit chores to keep a squad of chartered accountants beavering away well into the dark hours. To the horror of those behind her/him, out of a purse or wallet comes a wad of crumpled documentation, cheques, slips, forms, receipts, annual stockholder reports, a financial horoscope and last week’s grocery list. utterly unfazed by the growing lineup, the aTM Hog pokes in a code, peers at the screen, thinks for a few long moments about the appropriate selection and the agonizing process begins. Poke. Poke-poke. Poke-poke-poke. Click. Consult screen. Excruciating consideration of the piece of paper to go into the envelope. Stuff and seal. Ponder at length before allowing the machine to accept the envelope. The gathering crowd is now praying that all the other visible documentation is not going to be involved in further transactions. No such luck.

Next slip of paper. Poke-poke. Poke. Groans from those who simply wanted a fast 100 bucks and done. Temper heat waves shimmer off foreheads. Poke-poke-poke. New envelope. “Would you like to process another transaction?” asks aTM. No! we all mentally scream. Yes, says the aTM Hog. Poke-poke. by now, we are looking at each other, discussing whether we should pool whatever cash we have left on us and offer it to aTM Hog to go to a teller. do we rush the Hog en masse, and feed him into the deposit slot? Point and shout, “He’s got a gun!”? amusing thought but there are no aTMs in jail cells. actually say something sarcastic, out loud? No, that would be impolite. Maybe it’s time for me to line up for a teller. but that would be a waste of the precious minutes of my evershortening life I’ve spent waiting so far. aTM Hog finally finishes, walks past the steaming, scowling crowd, wearing a “What?” facial expression. oh, nothing. I hope the aTM ate all your deposits. Sorry, I mean, have a nice day.

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COQUITLAM DEVELOPMENT

The Editor, On April 16, my wife and I parked on Dominion Avenue in Port Coquitlam and proceeded to walk towards the Traboulay PoCo Trail. We were immediately approached by a woman with three dogs — none were leashed or licensed. We continued our walk down to the boat launch at

whether developers like it or not.” Our mayor and council work for us. We pay the bills. We suffer the consequences. There is room to accommodate low- to mid-rise development but not 20-plus storeys. Coquitlam is rapidly gaining a reputation for stepping on not only residents of established neighbourhoods but neighbouring cities with regard to uninhibited traffic growth and associated congestion. The Evergreen Line cannot alleviate this if the population of both people and cars increases at the level proposed. It is not “moot” to say whether you support density or not but it certainly is moot to bother saying anything when elected officials and very well-paid staff won’t listen anyway. Ken Holowanky, Coquitlam

ate control. Over the many years of walking that area of the PoCo Trail, we have noticed an increase of dogs off leash and unlicensed but never have seen a bylaw officer enforcing the laws along the trail. Perhaps it’s time for a show of enforcement. A. Williams, Port Coquitlam

the De Boville Slough and back. During that time, we encountered several people walking dogs — 21 dogs in total, 19 not on a leash, only two licensed. Some of the dogs were somewhat under control walking with their owners but many were running free, well removed from their owners and not under any sort of immedi-

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Residents’ concerns shouldn’t be ‘moot’ The Editor, Re. “Density, more or less, in changing BQ-Lougheed” (The Tri-City News, April 15). An article by reporter Gary McKenna stated Coquitlam Coun. Dennis Marsden “questioned the rationale for soliciting feedback from city residents on the density issue” and quoted him as saying, “The train has left the station. Whether you support [density] or not, it is moot. We just need to move forward with how we manage it.” This comment has an air of arrogance and substantiates my concerns we are in for four full years of disrespect for longterm residents of Coquitlam by both elected officials and city planners. The only ones getting respect are developers who can afford both the money to do-

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FEDERAL BUDGET

Fed. budget funds transit and rewards ‘rich’ seniors TFSA, RRIF limits shift personal finance options JeFF Nagel BlAck PReSS

Seniors and savers are the big winners in the federal budget, while the Conservative government also pledged money for transit upgrades and a new maritime centre in Vancouver to shore up votes in B.C. A new $1-billion-a-year Public Transit Fund was unveiled that along with other infrastructure funds could deliver the federal share of money for the Metro Vancouver mayors’ proposed transit expansion plan, including new rapid transit lines in Surrey and Vancouver. Metro mayors say the new fund should ensure the more than $1.5 billion in federal contributions assumed under their plan will materialize, provided area voters pass a referendum to raise their share through a sales tax hike. “The fact there is new federal money focused on transit is excellent for this region,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said. “However we have to make sure we can bring our regional portion to the table.” The big personal finance change in the budget is an increase in the annual contribution limit from $5,500 to $10,000 for Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) effective next year. TFSA contributions don’t generate a tax deduction but the interest, stock dividends and capital gains earned within them aren’t taxed and the money can be withdrawn at any time. The higher limit will be useful to well-off seniors who must withdraw more than they need from retirement accounts. They and others will be able to gradually shield more money from tax within TFSAs rather than taxable investment accounts. Critics say the change mainly benefits the wealthy and will threaten federal tax flows over time as more Canadian wealth is tax sheltered. “This is so blatantly for the very rich,” said Lorraine Logan, president of the Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of B.C. She said the budget will appeal to wealthy retirees but is silent on the concerns of

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1. City of Port Moody Heritage Designation Bylaw 2015, No. 3006 would provide long-term protection for six buildings known as the Belcarra South Cottages located in the City of Port Moody. Purpose: This Bylaw would provide long-term protection for the six buildings known as the Belcarra South Cottages by way of a Heritage Designation Bylaw. If adopted, the Bylaw will ensure that the distinguishing features of the heritage buildings are conserved. The purpose of the public hearing on the proposed bylaw is to allow affected parties and the general public to make representations respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw.

2. City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 229, 2015, No. 3004 Applicant: City of Port Moody Location: The Bylaw Amendments related to new definitions for “grade” and “height” and revised height limits would apply to all One-Family (RS1) zones in Port Moody. The Bylaw Amendments related to retaining and landscape walls would apply to all one family residential zones in Port Moody (8 zones in total). Purpose: The proposed zoning bylaw text amendments include new definitions for “grade” and “height” for properties that are zoned One-Family Residential (RS1). These amendments also include different height limits for sloping and flat roofs for the RS1 zone. New height and setback restrictions for landscape walls and retaining walls are also proposed which would apply to all one family residential zones in Port Moody (8 zones in total).

Get in touch! How do I get more information? Review the proposed applications and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

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TRANSPORTATION REFERENDUM

Burnaby mayor sees Yes win in transit referendum Superior organization may trump majority opinion, says Corrigan Jeff Nagel BlaCk PreSS

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said he thinks the broad coalition behind the Yes side will eke out a narrow win in the transit tax referendum despite internal polls that continue to show the No side ahead with most Metro Vancouver voters. Corrigan is not a Yes supporter — he voted against the $7.5-billion 10-year plan last June, saying it was too ambitious and doomed to defeat, and voted against going to referendum on the 0.5% sales tax increase to fund it in December. Speaking Tuesday after a meeting of the Metro mayors’ council, Corrigan said he still thinks most voters are against the tax hike but the Yes side is “very powerful” and doing a much better job at persuading supporters to mail in their ballots. “The Yes side’s got a lot of muscle and they’re exerting it over this period of time,” Corrigan said, citing the 145group coalition’s long lists of supporters and contacts. “I think that while the polls are saying No, the Yes side has the troops on the ground to be able to get their vote out. I think it’s going to be a narrow Yes victory on a very low turnout.” Corrigan isn’t wavering in his opposition, particularly to the decision of most mayors to campaign for a Yes win in the referendum, which the province set as a condition for any new transit tax. Even if the referendum passes and the new tax goes ahead, he predicts there will be lasting damage from a fractured region, especially if Yes votes from Vancouver and a handful of other cities overwhelm No sentiment in the rest of the region. “The referendum is a bad public policy tool,” Corrigan said. “It’s been divisive across the Lower Mainland and it’s been harmful to TransLink. I think we should have stood our ground on the referendum from the very beginning.” White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin said the outlook is worse for the Yes side in White Rock/South Surrey, where he said new internal polling indicates a 76% No vote. Only Delta has fewer declared Yes voters, he said, while there was more than 50% support in Vancouver. “It’s concerning and it’s unfortunate,” Baldwin said. “It’s emotion versus logic. When riders are passed up instead of saying ‘We need more transit’

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Send the salmon smolts on their way at the Hyde Creek hatchery SARAH PAYNE

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This weekend brings chances to shop (and shop some more), take in some energetic live music, learn about the life cycle of salmon (and send them on their adolescent way to the ocean) and explore a wild new playground in Coquitlam.

Friday, April 24 RETAIL THERAPY

Who doesn’t enjoy a little retail therapy? Get your dose at Mary Hill elementary’s (1890 Humber Cres., PoCo) event at the school gym from 7 to 9 p.m. The $2 admission fee enters guests into draws held throughout the evening while they enjoy vendor samples and shopping from Kinder Books, 3 Little Monkeys, JK Apparel Clothing, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Laughing Sparrow and more.

SHADES OF GREEN

The Gathering Place at Leigh Square (1100-2253 Leigh Square, PoCo) will be hopping with Shades of Green for the latest Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse. Shades of Green is a group of B.C. musicians playing a blend of folk, Americana and Irish music. Admission is $5 at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. Visit www.crossroadshospicesociety.com for more info.

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GARAGE GOODS

Treasure hunters, take note — Port Coquitlam’s annual citywide garage sale today means a wealth of gems just waiting to be found throughout the city. The event means many unwanted items are given a new home instead of going to the landfill and savvy shoppers get to nab great bargains, so everybody wins. For a list of garage sales and times, and a map to plan your route, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale.

RELEASE THE FISH

Hyde Creek will come alive with the annual release of coho smolts, and the whole family can be part of the fun at the Hyde Creek Watershed Society’s event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members have been diligently caring for the little wrigglers for 18 months, from egg to fry and, finally, the smolts are ready to leave the nest — or rather, the tank — and make their way to the ocean. Tour the education centre and check out the exhibits and crafts and stick around for a fundraising hot dog barbecue. Park at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) and walk west along the PoCo Trail to the hatchery.

NEW PARK

Send your kids whooshing down an epic curvy slide, let them scrabble up the rope ladder and test their “rock” climbing skills at Coquitlam’s newest outdoor adventure zone, Queenston Park (3415 Queenston Ave.). The new Burke Mountain digs, complete

Each year hatchery raised coho are released into Hyde Creek in Port Coquitlam and once again the public is invited. The ninth annual coho smolt and fry release takes place Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, off Coast Meridian Road near the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. with a cushy surface made of recycled tires, are ready for the public and an official opening runs today from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with games and light refreshments.

ART OPENING

Port Moody artist Denise Dupré joins guests for an opening reception of her collection of works titled Abstracts - The Joy of Color at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Inspired by the Impressionists, as well as Picasso and Matisse, Dupré’s works showcase her interpretations of colour, movement and landscape with “a fresh sense of spontaneity and boldness.” The exhibit is at the Gallery Bistro until May 24.

SKATE ON

Skate like the Canucks (or even better) at a Westminster Savings free skate at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam), with free skate and helmet rentals. There are two sessions, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. or 3:45 to 5 p.m., with a maximum of 200 participants for each (wristbands are given out 30 minutes prior).

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The enthusiastic youngsters from Broadway Bound Performing Arts Studio present Peanuts the Musical at the Port Moody Inlet

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Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Enjoy a day in the life of Charlie Brown and his friends — and some great toe-tapping music — in this charming, funny production for the whole family. Tickets are $23/$19 at www.portmoody.ca or at Broadway Bound (#105-2071 Kingsway Ave., PoCo); call 604-464-2800 or visit www.broadwayboundstudio.ca for more information.

Sunday, April 26 KIDS’ SWAP

The Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) will be transformed into a kids’ kit wonderland for the annual Kids Only Swap & Shop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get everything from toys to clothes, sports gear and other paraphernalia at great prices.

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TOP: Carla Marino of Port Moody was in Vancouver this month for The War Amps 2015 BC Child Amputee (CHAMP) seminar. The program, which is marking its 40th year, offers support to Marino and hundreds of other child amputees. The 15-year-old teen was also a junior counsellor at the seminar, acting as a role model and giving help to younger Champs.

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A Port Coquitlam resident was invested last week with the Order of St. George for her ongoing work with Afghan veterans. Lt. (N) Melanie Graham, who retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2012, was given the honour in Ottawa last Saturday. Graham, who was in the regular force for 11 years starting in 2000 as a naval reservist, is best known for her work as a naval public affairs officer. Graham is now working in digital media, including publishing and film production. Her latest project can be seen at afghanistanacanadianstory.ca. The mandate of the Order of St. George is to support military personnel and cadets.

SCIENCE PRIZES

Hardware was handed out last week at UBC to three School District 43 students for their achievements in science. Mike Roslikov and Danilo Lekovic of Summit middle and Janice Pang of Pinetree secondary competed at the Greater Vancouver Regional

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TOP: Social workers at Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Hospital took part in the national Advance Care Planning Day last Thursday. They held a display at the institution and spread the message to patients and staff about the role social workers play at the facility. Visit fraserhealth.ca/acp for more details. BELOW: Coquitlam Search and Rescue officially thanked Coquitlam businessman Jim Allard — on his birthday — for his $10,000 donation toward the purchase of a mobile command centre. Deputy fire chief Gary Mulligan, a longtime Allard employee, talked about founding SAR with Don Cunnings in 1972. Meanwhile, the team needs another $30,000 to reach its goal to replace the vehicle. Visit www.coquitlam-sar.bc.ca/ initiatives/command-vehicle/ to help donate to the cause. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Science Fair from April 9 to 11. And Roslikov earned a gold medal while Lekovic and Pang each took silver accolades in their respective categories. As well Roslikov and Lekovic reaped a sponsored UBC computer science cash award. Roslikov also won the Association of Professional

Engineers and Geoscientists of BC’s top prize and trophy while Pang clinched a cash award from UBC Statistics. Their accomplishments mean SD43 will be represented at the national science fair for the fifth year in a row. That fair takes place May 10 to 17 in Fredericton, NB.

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The Port Moody Oldtimers Hockey Association netted more than $2,700 for the Crossroads Hospice Society at its league’s second annual hockey pool and year-end banquet. The group has supported a number of local charities since 1985 including youth hockey. Holding the cheque from left to right are PMOHA Kevin Luckhart, hospice manager Janice Hansen and Jason Jakubec, chairperson of Crossroads board.

BELOW: Coast Hotels has set up a scholarship at Douglas College that will provide $15,000 over the next three years for hospitality management students at the college, which has a campus in Coquitlam. And the first recipients included two Coquitlam and a Port Coquitlam resident. Pictured from left to right are Mark Elliott, hospitality management chairperson at Douglas College, Lucie Taragos, Alyssa Young, Judy Adams of Coast Hotels, Megane Leung (Coquitlam), Eisa Cala (Port Coquitlam), Brian Li (Coquitlam) and Hazel Postma of Douglas College. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

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t 5 o’clock on a cool, sunny morning in early April, a skiff and an inflatable boat carries researchers and volunteers, nets and pet carriers — and a few duck decoys — from Port Moody up Indian Arm. You would think the assembled crew was heading out for an early picnic to catch a rare pink sunrise and maybe do a bit of bird-watching. But these determined individuals had a more serious task. They were heading toward Best Point, across from the Buntzen Powerhouse in Anmore, where a flock of Barrow’s goldeneye ducks was expected to be feeding on herring spawn, mussels and other sea creatures. It wasn’t going to be easy to fulfill their task, and a week of early morning trips was planned to capture several dozen of these plentiful ducks for important research being conducted by SFU researchers. For the assembled crew, the effort would be worth it because the researchers will be filling in some important blanks in the habits of these sea ducks with their distinctive golden eye, helping us to better understand the impact of development and pollution on the quality of life of sensitive aquatic wildlife. Two research studies are being undertaken through this work: One is to learn the migratory patterns and breeding habits of the goldeneye by implanting transmitters and following their pathways. The other is to measure the hydrocarbon levels in each by looking for an enzyme called cytrochrome PD450 in their livers. see OIL SPILL EFFECTS, next page

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Researchers collect Barrow’s goldeneye sea ducks from Indian Arm and transport them to Pacific Wildlife Foundation offices in Reed Point Marina in Port Moody. Veterinarian Malcolm McAdie implants transmitters into a duck, which will be used to track its movements. The surgery and light-weight transmitter don’t harm the ducks and after a brief recovery period the duck is able to continue on its way. Below, MacAdie carries out the surgery and below left, a duck with a transmitter is about to be released.

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Oil spill effects will be monitored by researchers continued from page 20

Both projects will provide baseline research in the event of oil spills or other contamination on the West Coast, according to Rod MacVicar, a member of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society and the Pacific Wildlife Foundation who is assisting with the work. MacVicar says this research is critical for understanding the environment and changes wrought by humans. But to do the studies, the researchers and volunteers first had to do the hard work of capturing the ducks. They then anesthetized them and inserted a small transmitter into their coelomic cavity before letting them rest for an hour and finally sending them on their way. Armed with mechanical decoy ducks, the researchers lured the golden-eyed creatures toward their mist net, a finemeshed net strung between two poles. Once the delicate sea duck flew into the net’s baggy pocket, a volunteer would gingerly disentangle them and place them in a pet carrier for the drive back to Reed Point Marina, where veterinarian Malcolm McAdie awaited them. “They look so vulnerable but it’s amazing how tough these birds are,” said Sean Boyd, one of the principle researchers in the BAGO project. He carried one of the ducks into the Pacific Wildlife office at

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Reed Point, where McAdie was ready with his surgical equipment and a gentle manner. A couple of tables had been placed together for a surgical suite and Boyd and other researchers were nearby to record important information about the birds. Gingerly stretching out the duck, McAdie inserted a tube to administer the anesthetic Isoflurane. Monitoring the duck’s vitals was Boyd’s job while McAdie carefully made the incisions necessary to install a transmitter. He also removed a portion of the duck’s liver that would be used for Megan Willie’s study on hydrocarbons. The whole process took less than 25 minutes and, an hour later, the duck had recovered and was released along with another similarly changed partner off the side of Reed Point Marina. In a few weeks, the ducks would be on a 200- to 600-km

trip to the Interior for breeding, and then, while the females nested with their eggs, many of the males would retreat to Cardinal Lake, Alta., for molting and general male bonding. It’s a lifecycle that no one would know about if it wasn’t for this BAGO study, Boyd said. “Usually, you count birds in one place and see the declines,” he said, noting that with tracking, more research can be compiled. “Unless you know the connectivity, where they are actually wintering (and where else they go), you don’t know anything about it.” Meanwhile, Willie was attentive to her hydrocarbon research. On this day, an alert had gone out about an oil spill: Thousands of litres of bunker fuel had seeped out from the grain carrier Marathassa and was reaching Vancouver

beaches, soiling rocks, plants and sand — and 20 or 30 birds. What impact would this have on her project? “This is just a weird coincidence but it’s something I have to consider,” said Willie, a Port Moody resident. She said it’s important that she collect ducks in areas as far away from the spill as possible. Fortunately, Indian Arm was well out of the path of the creeping fuel slick. In the second year of her research project, the SFU student didn’t want to do anything to compromise her efforts to date. “We want to create a baseline of what do we know of these sea ducks so if ever there was a change, we would know hydrocarbon levels. In a spill, for example, you would have a measure of what to remediate back to.” In all that week, as many as 40 to 45 goldeneye were caught for Willie’s liver biopsies and 23 birds were equipped with satellite transmitters. Now, all the researchers can do is wait and watch what the ducks will do. Fortunately, they are hardy creatures and the surgery, which has been done successfully on hundreds of other ducks, is not likely to harm them. “It’s a lot of work,” Willie said, but it will help researchers here understand more about the habits of the Barrow’s goldeneye and what needs to be done to protect B.C.’s pristine coastal waters.

RESEARCH PROJECT WHAT

A research projected centred in Port Moody is studying the migratory patterns of the Barrow’s goldeneye, a mediumsized, black and white diving duck that winters in Burrard Inlet, Port Moody inlet and up Indian Arm, among other places in B.C., and as far north as Alaska. Using transmitters surgically implanted in the sea duck and satellite telemetry, the long-term research project is looking at the ducks’ migration and breeding habits to see where they go, how they live and how they might be affected by oil pollution and changes to their breeding areas. A second project involves taking liver samples of Barrow’s goldeneyes wintering here to measure exposure to hydrocarbons, found in oil, providing baseline data to measure future changes. In addition to these samples, sediment and mussels are also being collected and studied to determine different levels of likely contamination.

WHY

The shores of Metro Vancouver are the winter quarters for many sea ducks, including thousands of Barrow’s goldeneyes that spend the winter here feeding on barnacles, mussels and other marine creatures. They leave in spring to fly to freshwater lakes and ponds in the Interior, where they nest in holes and trees. Research to date has uncovered the migration routes, the molting sites and the time of year they move to and from the winter areas. The results have been used in public hearings of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal for B.C. and the research is sponsored by the Seaduck Joint Venture (seaduckjv.org), according to the PWLF.org website.

WHO

The principal researchers are Sean Boyd, a biologist at the Canadian Wildlife Service, who is also an adjunct professor at SFU, and Megan Willie, a Port Moody resident. Also assisting were Karen Devitt, from the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, and Rod MacVicar and Ruth Foster from the Pacific Wildlife Foundation, located at Reed Point Marina in Port Moody. The veterinarian is Dr. Malcolm McAdie.

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Fish events next weekend in TC Next weekend will be a fishy one in the Tri-Cities. Two local streamkeeper groups are holding major annual events: in Port Moody on Saturday, May 2, the PoMo ecological society will host its 24th annual Fingerling Festival at Noons Creek Hatchery and the nearby rec complex; and five minutes away in Coquitlam on May 3, the The Hoy/Scott Watershed Society will host its annual Salmon Leave Home event. Both events involve the release into creeks of young salmon to begin their journey to the Pacific Ocean and — eventually, if they’re fortunate — back to their home streams. Here are details of the events:

FINGERLING FEST

On the first Saturday of each May, the Port Moody Ecological Society — a volunteer-run organization and the managers of the Noons Creek Salmon Hatchery — celebrates keystone salmon species with an environmental festival that is visited by more than 4,000 people of all ages. This iconic event is supported primarily by the city of Port Moody, with other significant sponsors including Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT) and Port Metro Vancouver. The big hit at the festival — and a memorable occasion for thousands of Tri-City children — is the release of thousands of young chum salmon from the hatchery into Noons Creek. Besides this hands-on activity, the Fingerling Festival also includes a variety of other attractions, from musical performances by Bobs and Lolo to food from a fundraising hotdog

lunch, to the opportunity to learn more about our local environment from more than 60 exhibitors in the nearby arena and a variety of children’s activities, including games, arts and crafts, puzzles and more.

SALMON LEAVE

The Hoy/Scott Watershed Society’s annual Salmon Leave Home event runs May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hoy Hatchery in Coquitlam, where everyone is invited to help release the smolts in to Hoy Creek. This family event will take place rain or shine and will feature educational activities and musical entertainment by Joyelle Brandt, among other attractions. Participants will learn about the coho salmon, which spend the first 18 months of life in a freshwater stream environment. Society volunteers incubate coho eggs and rear fry to the smolt stage in the Hoy Creek rearing pond, which was a trout farm in the 1940s. Once in the creek, the smolts begin their journey to the ocean. Hoy Creek Hatchery is located in Hoy Creek Linear Park, west of the City Centre Aquatic Complex at the corner of Pinetree and Guildford Way. Hoy Trail has a several entrances: Walk in from Princess Crescent; walk in from behind Douglas College; walk in from Guildford Way (between Johnson and Pinetree); walk in from Walton Avenue or behind Walton elementary school, or from the foot of Lasalle Place. More information about the event or the Society can be found on Facebook at “Hoy Scott Creek Watershed Society,” and the event hashtag is #salmonleavehome.

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developmental challenges and their caregivers. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157. • Play and Learn at Coquitlam Centre: On the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., parents and young children can join librarians at Coquitlam Centre mall (lower level, in front of the Hudson’s Bay) for Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts. The theme on April 29 is “screen free.” • Drop-in tech help: The library is hosting help sessions for your computer and technology questions. Come by with your questions (internet searching, email, eBooks, tablets, social media, etc.) or get help with practising your skills. If you have a tablet or eReader

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May 2, PMPL will offer a panel discussion, workshops and opportunities to talk to published authors. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca; call 604-469-4577 to register. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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Here are a couple of suggestions for activities to enjoy nature: • On Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the annual Fingerling Festival takes place at Noons Creek Hatchery in Port Moody and the nearby arena. This is an opportunity for kids to release young chum salmon into Noons Creek and visit the environmental displays of more than 40 groups. • The following Saturday, May 9 is International Migratory Bird Day. The Colony Farm Park Association is hosting its annual event at the park from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be a history tour at 1 p.m., followed by birding walks for the whole family at 2:30 p.m. Throughout the day, children will have an opportunity to do wildlife puzzles and plant a pot of flowers as a gift for mom on Mother’s Day. • Public walks on the Riverview Hospital grounds will take place on May 3 (heritage walk) and May 10 (tree walk). Both walks start at 1 p.m. See rhcs.org for info.

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Small-space gardening workshop Sunday When you begin gardening, you might want to start small. And some green thumbs want to stay small. For those people, Sunday’s Port Moody Farmers Market hosts its final Small-scale

Gardening Workshop (it was postponed from last weekend). Rachel Elves from Burquitlam Community Organic Garden Society and Green Zebra Markets in Vancouver will lead partici-

pants through building their own DIY self-watering planter. With this cheap to make and easy to duplicate planter, you can leave your plants to selfwater for quite a while. This workshop is perfect for those

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For example, reducing driving and airplane travel can make a huge difference as vehicles account for about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in the Lower Mainland. If you have no other option but to drive a lot, make your next car purchase an electric vehicle or, at least, one that is highly efficient in gas usage. Take your holidays closer to home — B.C. is a spectacular place. (I must admit, however, that air travel is creating a dilemma for me right now with a recentlyretired partner keen to travel the world.) Whenever possible, take public transit, walk or cycle — exercise is good for your body, too. Always remember to turn lights off when leaving a room and use energy–efficient light bulbs. When it’s sunny, line-dry your laundry. When it’s cold, turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater. Trees still remain the easiest way we have to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere so plant a tree or two in your yard — their shade will keep your house pleasantly cool in our warming summers. You can also support initiatives to plant trees and protect forests and always purchase toilet tissue made from recycled paper rather than trees. Apart from transportation, the biggest impact you can have on your greenhouse gas emissions is to make a change in your diet by eating less meat or, better still, becoming a vegetarian. Agriculture is responsible for about 15% of our greenhouse gas emissions and much this comes from cattle. Consumption of a kilogram of beef is thought to be equivalent to driving a car 160 km. So, at the very least,

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“Whenever possible, take public transit, walk or cycle.’” – Elaine Golds, Green Scene columnist reduce your beef consumption and switch to chicken. In a world that may soon be faced with the challenge of feeding nine billion people, we may no longer be able to afford the luxury of growing grain crops which are simply fed to animals. If you can, choose locallygrown, organic products over those that are grown with fossil-fuel-derived pesticides and transported long distances to markets. Organic agriculture also promotes carbon sequestration in the soil. Try to consume a little less of everything. Do this by staying out of stores and finding more purposeful activities. Take up volunteering, bird-watching or hiking. Enjoy a cup of tea and conversations with friends. Gardening is good for the soul and the soil. When you do shop, always carry a cloth bag. Earth Day is all about appreciating nature and the many benefits nature bestows on us such as clean air, clean water and the fertile soils in which we grown our food. Now that spring is truly here, the beautiful weather should be tempting all of us outdoors into parks and other pleasant natural places. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and member of the boards of the Colony Farm Park Association and the Port Moody Ecological Society.

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B.C. may be a balmy lotus land where you can theoretically ski, golf and swim in the same day, but that doesn’t seem to make us any happier than the rest of the country. A national survey of life happiness across Canada found Vancouver was dead last among 33 cities surveyed, just behind Toronto. Statistics Canada’s How’s Life in the City report paints a bleak picture of residents in other B.C. cities as well. Kelowna ranked highest at #12, Abbotsford was 24th (behind Winnipeg and Regina), while Victoria, which taunts the rest of the country with its January flower count, was 27th. Respondents were asked to rate how they feel about their life as a whole right now on a satisfaction scale from 0 to 10. The question was asked of 340,000 Canadians between 2009 and 2013 as part of broad social and health surveys, and the results were averaged by census metropolitan area and economic region.

“Vancouverites rated their life satisfaction on average at 7.8 out of 10, while Victoria and Abbotsford averaged 7.9, Kelowna was 8.0 and chart-topping Saguenay is just over 8.2.” Topping the list of happy places were Saguenay and Trois-Rivieres in Quebec, followed by St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Sudbury, Ontario. The gap between the cities ranked is not large. Vancouverites rated their life satisfaction on average at 7.8 out of 10, while Victoria and Abbotsford averaged 7.9, Kelowna was 8.0 and charttopping Saguenay is just over 8.2. The findings also show 40 to 45% of residents in Sudbury, Thunder Bay and St. John’s rated their life happiness a 9 or 10 compared to less than 35% in Vancouver, the lowest in the country. It also measured the other end of the scale — the people who were least happy. The cities with the largest numbers of residents rating their life a 6 or lower were Windsor, Toronto, Abbotsford, Peterborough, St. Catherines and Vancouver, while Quebec

cities had the fewest number of low scores. Life satisfaction appears to be higher in smaller communities, the report says, noting the top ranked cities have fewer than 250,000 residents, while Toronto and Vancouver are at the bottom. It cited a 2014 study that found “life satisfaction and happiness are lower in denser, more urbanized settings.” The Statistics Canada analysis points to health as a key factor for happiness, along with economic and social factors such as income, employment and marriage status. “Individuals rating their health as ‘excellent’ have life satisfaction scores a full point higher than those rating their health as ‘good’, and almost three points higher than those rating their health as ‘poor’,” it says. Being unemployed is a downer, it adds, while richer households tend to be happier. According to a global

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Networking Breakfast Join us to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Coquitlam Relay For Life. Come learn about the city’s largest cancer fundraising event and network with fellow business professionals.

Violet Richardson Award – Jess Kim, Taly Baybik *** Special Note – 2 of past Violet Richardson award winners have now been nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction – young women of distinction awards catagory – Kudos to Selin Jessa and Zoya Jiwa. Ruby Award Winners - ( left to right) Soroptimist Int. of the Tri Cities President Dana Martin with award winners Larena Dodd, Aimee Falkenberg, Tara Wilkie, forensic nurses affiliated with the “ Smart Program” (Surrey Mobile Assault Response Team) and Treasurer/Awards chair Jan Meyers.

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• Kiddies Korner Preschool annual Imagination Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2211 Prairie Ave, PoCo. Entertainment includes: musician Tony Prophet, Vancouver Tumble Bus, PoCo firefighters, Mobile Dairy classroom experience, face painting, cake walk and silent auction. Admission: $2. Info: www.kkp.ca or 604-941-4919.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 • Spring Tea, 2-4 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 2206 St. Johns St., Port Moody (in the church hall downstairs, entered from the back of the church); pie, ice cream and a beverage for $5, plus baking, crafts and plant tables. Parking at the back and the side of the church. Tickets at the door.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 • Hoy/Scott Watershed Society’s Salmon Leave Home event, 11 a.m-2 p.m., Hoy Creek Hatchery, behind Princess Gate in Coquitlam; everyone is invited to help release smolts into the creek – a great family event with educational activities. Info: on Facebook at “Hoy Scott Creek Watershed Society” and event hashtag is #salmonleavehome.

TUESDAY, MAY 5 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Speaker will be a specialist discussing how to deal with problems resulting from prostate cancer surgery. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experi-

• Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month). Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca. ences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

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• Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. • Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters.bc.ca. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers

to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek.info@ gmail.com. Info: hydecreek.org. • Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470. • Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • Canadian Cancer Society

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Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own well-maintained, smoke-free vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage.

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continued from page 30 • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604936-3624. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ In-School Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Health Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104–1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Diane, 604709-6625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer. • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for pre-schoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474). • PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-9272929 or www.kidstart.ca. • Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470. • Coast Mental Health needs volunteers to be program assistants in forensics, social rec leaders and one-on-one workers at transitional forensics homes located at Riverview Hospital. Info: 604-675-2313, valm@ coastfoundation.com or www. coastfoundation.com. • Port Moody Station Museum is looking for volunteers for special events. Info: 604-939-1648. • Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Share food bank to load and unload truck. Volunteers must be able to work with loads ranging from 30-150 pounds. Commitment of 3-6 months and access to a car are desirable. Info: 604-931-2450.

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• Family resource centre at Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multi-sensory and math tutoring; rate is $25 per session. Tutors are Orton Gillingham-trained and centre works in cooperation with SD43. Registration is ongoing. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Ignite Choir at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship is for kids 6-14 who love to sing, dance and act; the goal is to give children and youth an introduction to music and. The choir meets Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 13. Info: erbf.com. • Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more? Looking for information or help?

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with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Millside elementary is at 1432 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. • Mountain View Family Resource Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. for par-

ents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. • Drop-in for parents/ caregivers and children 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Birchland School Family Place, 1331 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Westcoast Family Resources Society, 604-9417828. • Como Lake United church children’s choir for kids ages 6 to 10 meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: Elena, 604-4682733. • Christian Service Brigade and Senior Girls Alive at Westwood Community Church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam, invite youth 11-18 to join them on Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 9

p.m. for Battalion program. Info: Ronnie Tan, 604-908-1847. • Autism Tri-Cities information and support group for adults with relatives with autism spectrum disorder. Info: Clair, 604939-5157. • Coquitlam Play Centre parent participation play group meets, 9:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-936-2303. • PoCoMo Mothers of Multiples club meets the third Thursday of the month. Info: Brenda, 604-937-5534. • Simon Fraser Society for Community Living hosts Family Support, Education and Networking Group, for families with children with developmental or physical disabilities throughout the school year. For more information, please contact the Family and Individual Support

Program at 604-525-9494. • Parents Together is a mutual help group for parents experiencing conflict with their teen(s), meets in PoCo. Info: 604-325-0556. • Learning Disabilities Association meets the third Thursday of each month at the family resource centre at Westwood elementary school, PoCo, 7-9 p.m. • Tough Love support group meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Stoney Creek community centre (in Burnaby) For parents with children in trouble or experiencing difficulties. Info: Cathy, 604464-2437. • The Ark Child Services, a non-profit counselling agency specializing in supporting families going through separation and divorce, has an office in the Tri-Cities. Info: Lee Cassels, 604-461-2124.

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Clarke St., Port Moody; the format consists of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion. For more information, phone 604-936-3900. newsroom@tricitynews.com

Meet 3 PoCo PeoPle

The public can mix and mingle with three of Port Coquitlam’s “most interesting people” at a social next month. The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society has invited former city councillor Michael Wright, Terry Fox secondary school Rock School teacher Steve Sainas and Jennie Esdale, the city’s current artist-in-residence, to talk about their work in the community. The salon series at Heritage @ Leigh Square will be held May 2 at 7 p.m. Advance tickets cost $20 and are available at The Outlet (behind PoCo city hall), online at pocosalon.ca or by emailing fritzr@pocoheritage.org. Space is limited to 50 people.

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Luxury Amenities Luring New Home Buyers

here’s no limit to the extent of amenities being offered with new developments these days. Everything from golf courses to gardens, pools to gyms, billiards rooms to private libraries. Some even come with their own concierge. But these add-ons don’t come free and owners need to be sure they are buying into a development whose lifestyle suits their own, or they end up paying for features they don’t use. Developers include amenities as a way to stand out from their competition and create a community where convenience is built in. With homes becoming smaller, it is also a way to offer buyers larger spaces to entertain and be entertained. And now, whereas amenities used to be built during a project’s final phase, a trend is emerging to add these earlier on. “It makes sense to build amenities early,” says Geoff Duyker, the senior vice president of marketing for MOSAIC Homes, which is currently developing the residential portion of the master-planned Fremont Riverfront District in Port Coquitlam. “As homebuilders, we recognize our homes are worth more, are more desirable and sell faster when an owner can experience an amenity building the same day they move in.” MOSAIC conducts extensive research during its planning stages to determine what amenities customers are looking for. In the case of Fremont, that includes a 12,500-square-foot clubhouse with a pool, great room, gym, children’s playroom, garden plots and bike-share program all managed by a resident caretaker. In Duyker’s words,

“It’s a complete community where people can live, work and play.” Tsawwassen Springs includes a 32,000-square-foot clubhouse to serve the community and the owners of the 490 homes on site. The clubhouse includes a banquet room, restaurant and pub, gym, and an outdoor skating rink during the winter months. Tsawwassen Springs also includes an 18-hole golf course which opened in August 2012. Sarah Toigo, director of sales and marketing at Tsawwassen Springs, says,

“Amenities are more important for buyers coming other parts of Metro Vancouver who are used to having these facilities nearby so they don’t feel like they’re giving up conveniences.” Despite the existence of plenty of public amenities in locations such as downtown Vancouver, developers there are also enticing homebuyers with lavish offerings. At the Tate Downtown, currently in pre-construction, owners will enter their homes via the overheight lobby or the carriage porch with

a 12-foot waterfall. With a private library, a fireside lounge and concierge service, the developer’s aim is to create a luxurious hotel-style ambience. The building will also include a fitness centre, yoga studio, social room, private dining room, chef ’s kitchen and large garden terrace. “If you purchase a one-bedroom home, you can still entertain on a grand scale,” said Matthew Karmal, Tate Downtown’s sales manager. “You would just book the gourmet kitchen and dining area and get everything ready while your guests enjoy the private gardens.” Looking outside of Metro Vancouver, The Cottages on Lake Osoyoos is a new residential project by Van Maren Group of Companies in the south Okanagan. Amenities include 1,800 feet of private waterfront, boat slips, 20 acres of green space with abundant walking trails and a clubhouse that has just opened in late July. by Van Maren Group of Companies in the south Okanagan. Managing partner Eric Van Maren Van Maren says “We’re selling mostly to retiring boomers from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver who need a place to connect with people. The clubhouse provides that. And they want pools for when their families come to visit.” Van Maren estimates that the amenities at The Cottages add $10,000 to $12,000 to the cost of a home there. “That’s not a huge investment if this is your dream retirement home,” he said. “No doubt, there’s a cost associated with maintaining these facilities. But I think it’s a cost wealthy baby boomers would gladly pay.”

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SOCCER HAS ITS UPS & DOWNS

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Things get physical between players for Coquitlam Metro Ford SC against visiting Thompson Okanagan FC Sunday at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam in a BC Soccer Premier League game. The teams tied 1-1. The Coquitlam squad next hosts Mountain United FC on May 3 at Town Centre Park.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Best’s Cabuco signs with TWU A Coquitlam basketball player is among the latest class of recruits for Trinity Western University. TWU head coach Cheryl Jean-Paul announced the signing of the local recruits Tuesday for her 2015 class, including guard Breanna Cabuco, who helped her Dr.

Charles Best secondary school team to a historic season in which it earned its first ever berth at the provincial championship tournament, where the team finished eighth. This past season, the 5-foot-9 guard averaged 11 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and four steals per

game as she was instrumental in leading her team to new heights. At the provincial level, she earned a spot on the Team BC U16 side in 2013 and played for the Excel U17 team in 2014. “I am thrilled to start at TWU, where I can learn more about the game of basketball

and myself as a person,” said Cabuco, who plans to study kinesiology at TWU. Best head coach Mike Hind said, “Breanna is one of the quickest, most athletic players in the province. She was one of the premier defensive players last season and will be able to bring these skills to the CIS level.”

“She is a player who sets the tempo, sees the floor well and attacks the rim,” said Trinity coach Jean-Paul, “but, most importantly, has the responsibility of stopping the ball. Her ability to be a great on-ball defender is something we are excited to welcome to our program.”

Coquitlam golfer Kevin Vigna helped Simon Fraser University capture the team championship Tuesday in the eighth annual Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men’s Golf Championships in Idaho. The Clan set tournament records for low 54-hole score and the largest margin of victory in cruising to the school’s first ever GNAC title in golf. The Clan finished 1-2-3-4 as Bret Thompson edged teammate Chris Crisologo for medalist honours with a score of 205. Thompson carded a one-under par 70 on the 6,803 Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course layout Tuesday after shooting rounds of 68 and 67 on Monday. Crisologo had the tournament’s best round Tuesday, shooting a fiveunder 66 to finish at 206. Both golfers easily broke the tournament record for lowest score of 212 set by Western Washington’s Craig Crawford in 2012. Vigna finished fourth for the Clan with a 214 total, behind teammate John Mlikotic’s 212 total. Mlikotic shot 73 and Vigna carded a 70 in Tuesday’s final round. SFU finished first with a team score of 837, carding team scores of 277, 281 and 279. Western Washington, which won six consecutive team titles between 2008 and 2013 before being dethroned by Northwest Nazarene last year, finished second with a 874 team total, a distant 37 shots back. The previous largest margin of victory in the tournament was 28 shots by Western Washington in 2010. Simon Fraser came into the tournament ranked third in the NCAA Division II West Region and 10th nationally.

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After a scoreless first half dominated by the U13 Girls MSL Rebels, Burnaby struck the back of the net midway through the second half to open the scoring in the quarter-finals of the Coastal A Cup. The Rebels then found another gear and scored five minutes later on a beautifully taken corner kick by Sarah Hilford that was neatly tipped in by a Rebel midfielder. With five minutes remaining and the Then $100 will be sent to the “Coquitlam Metro-Ford Rebels pressing hard they were awarded another corner kick. Sarah decided to take matters into her own hands and curled a corner kick straight into the net to give the Rebels the lead and the victory. Soccer Club” team of your choice - in your name! The entire Rebel team deserves to be MVP as every girl on the team contributed to the victory and ew inventory for their outstanding play throughout the course of the season. For her contributions this weekend • Select a new vehicle Sarah Hilford has been name the Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC Female Player of the Week. • Call 1-855-404-4477 or email us at sales@metromotors.com

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SWIMMING

Tri-City swimmers in on Aquasonics sweep Thanks in part to performances but a number of Tri-Cities athletes, the BC Aquasonics ran the board at last weekend’s Lower Mainland Regional Synchronized Swimming Championships (Provincial Stream) at Watermania in Richmond, winning first place in the 10 and Under, 11-12, and 13-15 age group team events. Individually, Aquasonics athletes also dominated Saturday’s figures competition, with Annie Wang (11-12) and Mikayla Papillo of Coquitlam (13-15) placing first in their respective figures events. In the 11-12 age group figures, all Top 8 ribbons were won by the BC Aquasonics; in 10 and Under figures, six of the Top 8 ribbons were won by BC Aquasonics athletes; and in 13-15 figures, five of the Top 8 ribbons were won by BC Aquasonics athletes. In team competition: • 13-15 Provincial Stream Team Event: first place went to Aquasonics, including, from the Tri-Cities, Isobel Jervis of Port Coquitlam and Papillo, Tianna Kempf, Madeleine Le Blanc and Ashley Ryan of Coquitlam, for their “Back to the Future” routine; the squad is coached by Tina Naveri of Surrey and also features Surrey athletes Madisen BonthouxRoberts, Sirona Lyon, Caitlyn Nichols and Erin Nichols. • 11-12 Provincial Stream Team Event: first place for the “Party” routine, coached by Disa Fladmark and Erin Williams, with Coquitlam athletes Wang, Olivia Gale, Sarah Johnson, Oleysa Kondrateva and Tatum Oyama, as well as Preet Lehal of Surrey. • 10 & Under Provincial

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A pair of Coquitlam athletes has been selected to represent Team BC in swimming at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Alberta. Chris Baker and Andrew Woinoski will compete along with 30 other B.C. swimmers on the boys’, girls’, para and Special Olympics teams. “The swimmers represent almost every region from across B.C. and should be one of the strongest teams we’ve ever fielded at this competition,”team leader Mike Flegel of SwimBC said in a press release. The Western Canada Summer Games are held every four years and bring together more than 2,500 athletes from the four western provinces and three northern territories to compete in 18 sports. The games provide development opportunities for amateur athletes to help them advance their skills. The 2015 Western Canada Summer Games will take place from Aug. 5 to 16 in Wood Buffalo, Alta.; swimming events will run Aug. 13 to 16. For more information, visit www.2015woodbuffalo.com. Stream Team Event: first place went to “Monster’s Inc.” while second went to “Lilo and Stitch,” coached by Klaudia Karpiuk, with Coquitlam athletes Lisa Tatarnikov, Sasha Van Looy and Kate Zraly as well as Florence Therrien of Port Moody. The Lower Mainland Synchronized Swimming Championships are for Provincial Stream synchronized swimming teams, the first level of competitive synchronized swimming in the province. This event is the first major competition of the season for these teams. These teams head next to the Jean Peters Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships in Kamloops on May 23 and 24. The two older teams are also competing in June at the Blossom Invitational Meet in Kirkland, Wash.

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Coquitlam’s Centennial Centaurs (in blue) recently took on their crosstown rivals the Terry Fox Ravens of Port Coquitlam in seniors boys’ high school rugby play. Showing he’s more than a onesport wonder and staying in shape for football season is Ravens’ Isaiah Stevens (in red).

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TRUE NORTH BASKETBALL SCHOOL Summer Basketball Camp

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BCJALL squad, the Coquitlam Adanacs, begin their 2015 regular season this Sunday with an afternoon match-up against another Island team, the Nanaimo Timbermen, at 2 p.m. After that, they’re next in action one week later with another home 2 p.m. start against the Shamrocks. The Western Lacrosse Association, one step above the Jr. A league, doesn’t begin its regular season for another month, with the lone local entry in the Sr. A loop, the Coquitlam Adanacs, launching the 2015 campaign on May 28 against the New Westminster Salmonbellies.

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