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NO LEGAL CONSEQUENCES FOR PEDESTRIAN DEATHS Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com As Carmelle Peart made her way along the sidewalk on Austin Avenue near Safeway during the grey afternoon of Feb. 2, she had no clue her life was about to end in tragedy. The 82-year-old grandmother, one day shy of her 83rd birthday, had just finished doing some banking in the area and was walking along the street, when at the same time a driver in the parking lot of the grocery store started his vehicle. But according to excerpts from a report to Crown counsel obtained by the Tri-Cities NOW, the elderly driver immediately lost control of the Toyota in the parking lot. Witnesses said the vehicle accelerated into a parked car, then the driver over corrected his steering, colliding with another vehicle. The Toyota turned back southbound where the driver continued out of con- Anne Saunders, right, wants charges trol, launching the vehicle over a raised not to seek charges. Since no charges were approved, flower bed that separated the parking Crown does not have lot from the sidewalk, the power to suspend hitting Peart and killing the driver’s licence. her instantly. The decision is a The car continued disappointment for southbound across Justice should Peart’s daughter Anne Austin before coming have been done Saunders, who was to a stop after crashing hoping the driver would through a fence in the somehow, even at least have his licence centre median. just suspending taken away. The excerpts are from his licence. “Justice should have a charge assessment been done somehow, decision by Deputy –Anne Saunders, even just suspending Regional Crown Counsel Daughter of his licence,” she told the Maurizio Dattilo sent to Carmelle Peart Tri-Cities NOW. Peart’s family earlier this “It’s not fair.” month. According to the report, the driver, While police recommended a charge of careless driving, Crown has decided whom the Tri-Cities NOW has chosen

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Crime crackdown needed: O’Neill John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam council is calling on the federal government to institute changes to the Criminal Code that were first proposed by Canadian police chiefs five years ago. Introduced by Coun. Terry O’Neill, the notice of motion focuses on prolific offenders and calls for longer sentences, tighter restrictions on bail rulings and a clearer definition of the term “chronic offender.” “This is to give the prosecutors, the Crown attorneys, more tools to handle prolific offenders,” O’Neill

Coun. Terry O’Neill said Monday. “We hear about revolving door justice too often.” Monday’s motion was introduced five years after

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the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police passed the initial resolution, one that was endorsed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in 2009. O’Neill’s motion was tied partly to recent findings in the city’s Ipsos Reid Citizen Satisfaction Survey. That document suggested crime was the third-highest issue of concern for local residents, and that property crime — robbery and theft — was the leading personal safety issue facing the city in that category. Coquitlam RCMP’s prolific target team (PTT) has been operating for about five

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Coun. Terry O’Neill said about 80 per cent of crime is committed by 20 per cent of the population. years, with a team of roughly a dozen officers assigned to either prolific or priority offenders.

Earlier this year, a Coquitlam RCMP officer told the Tri-Cities NOW he couldn’t offer an exact number on the

amount of prolific offenders in the Tri-Cities at any given time, though he suggested about 25 people are committing most of the crime. O’Neill echoed that point Monday, suggesting 80 per cent of crime is committed by 20 per cent of the population. “We focus a lot of attention as a community, our force does, on that small percentage of criminals who cause almost all of the crime, almost all of the thefts, almost all of the robberies,” Mayor Richard Stewart added. “It must be incredibly disheartening for members of our police force to spend more time on the paperwork than the criminal spends in jail.”

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Roland Webb, left, was killed on Jan. 17, 2013, while Andrew Kamara, right, was killed on Oct. 17, 2012. Both died in pedestrian crashes in Anmore.

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not to identify since he was not charged with any crime, told police at the scene “for some reason … my foot got stuck or the shoe got stuck on the accelerator or something and just completely lost control. And … went rather quickly. I know I hit two cars and I hadn’t realized I hit a woman.” The driver also told police he reversed to pull out of the stall, then placed the gear into drive and his foot got stuck. “I just couldn’t do anything. I couldn’t … the car kept going faster and faster … as if I was standing on the accelerator,” the report stated. It was also noted witnesses described the driver as looking “shocked” and “frightened.” In the letter to Peart’s family, Dattilo explained that before Crown can approve a charge, it must meet two criteria: whether there is a substantial likelihood that Crown can prove the offence beyond a reasonable doubt and whether the prosecution is required in the public interest. Dattilo wrote that because the evidence is not sufficiently strong, there is no substantial likelihood a judge would find the driver guilty. Specifically on the recommended charge, Dattilo wrote that without any evidence about how the driver’s foot became lodged or any evidence to say the risk of that occurring was foreseeable, the evidence is more in the nature of momentary happenstance. “The Supreme Court of Canada has also cautioned that the courts should not leap to conclusions about the manner of driving based solely on the consequences,” he wrote. “As a result, I am of the view that there is no substantial likelihood of conviction and therefore am unable to approve the drive without due care and attention charge.” The letter also noted the case has been brought to the attention of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, who can suspend a driver’s licence. With no charges for the driver in Peart’s case, the Tri-Cities NOW has learned no charges or fines are being considered in two other pedestrian fatalities that occurred in that same time period. On Oct. 17, 2012, Andrew Kamara, 58, was struck and killed while he was out for a jog along East Road in Anmore. The father and Sierra Leone native was engaged to be married at the time of his death. According to police accounts at the time, Kamara was jogging southbound along East Road when a car heading northbound suddenly swerved across the road and hit him.

The wayward car then ended up back on the road for a few metres before smashing into bushes on the other side of the street. The male driver and female passenger stayed at the scene and at the time were said to be co-operating with police. On Jan. 17, Roland Webb was killed after being hit by a dump truck as he crossed East Road near Hummingbird Drive in Anmore. The 37-year-old father of two was a supervisor at BC Ambulance and a member of Coquitlam Search and Rescue. Initial police reports stated he was hit by the truck heading southbound on East Road as he walked his dog across a crosswalk at Hummingbird Drive. In that case, the driver of the truck also remained on scene and was considered to be co-operative with police. Coquitlam Mounties have confirmed the investigations into the two crashes have concluded with no charges or fines. “All three of these cases are tragic,” said RCMP Const. Michelle Luca, also referring to the Peart case. “That being said, a tragedy doesn’t necessarily mean a criminal offense.” Speaking in general terms, she noted investigators spend a lot of time looking at each case to determine what happened and do their due diligence to ensure the outcome is appropriate. Luca said investigators consider several factors in forwarding a charge, including the evidence, the likelihood of conviction and the public interest. “A person being struck by a vehicle doesn’t always mean charges,” she said. “It’s a hard thing to stomach that a tragedy can mean no criminal charges.” Saunders said she wouldn’t want to see the driver in her mom’s case, who is reportedly in his late ’70s, to go jail. But the incident does make her question whether elderly drivers should have their driving skills tested more often and at a younger age, like 65. Nearly 10 months after her mom’s death, Saunders said she is doing better, but still feels her mother’s absence on special occasions. “I was very, very close to my mother,” she said, adding that her mother is missed by many people in the community. “I lost a really good friend, too.” While her mom would have forgiven the driver, Saunders said she would have liked an apology. “I think if you lost your mother that way you would at least want to an apology,” she said. “I don’t think that’s a lot to ask.”

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HE’S SET TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO B.C. Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com After more than three months on the lam, the notorious fake dentist who set up shop in the Tri-Cities is in custody. Tung Sheng (David) Wu turned himself into Toronto police Sunday, bringing to an end the search for the rogue dentist. On Monday, lawyers for the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. got an order to have Wu brought back to the province to face a judge here. The college said it anticipated sheriffs would soon be headed to Ontario to get Wu and bring him back. In October, a Supreme Court judge in Vancouver sentenced the fake dentist to three months in jail for civil contempt of court.

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have licensing application fees set at $1,100, on top of jkurucz@thenownews.com any associated public mailCoquitlam wants the out costs. Council does have the vibrancy of Vancouver’s nightlife, minus the noise and has- authority to modify those sle. In looking to strike that closing times on a case-bybalance, the city introduced case basis, although the a series of changes Monday province’s Liquor Control and aimed at consistent closing Licensing Branch ultimately times for new restaurants has the final say. Monday’s discussion and bars across the city. focused largeThe policy ly on balannow sets closcing concerns ing times for around noise all new bars at and safety, 1 a.m. Sunday We want while giving t h r o u g h people to enjoy options to T h u r s d ay, dine or drink and 2 a.m. on themselves into the night. Friday and responsibly, we “I’m really Saturday. want people to concerned Closing about the pattimes for reshave fun in our ios, and how taurants will community. many of these be set at mid–Coun. Craig Hodge establishnight during ments we’re weekdays, and 1 a.m. on Friday and going to allow in any given area,” said Coun. Mae Reid. Saturday. In drafting the policy, the “We want people to enjoy themselves responsibly, we city reached out to a number want people to have fun in of stakeholders; the RCMP our community,” said Coun. did not flag any concerns, Craig Hodge. “But at the while the Tri-Cities Chamber same time we want to protect of Commerce did not offer a the peace and quiet of our position. No correspondence neighbourhoods and respect was received from residents. Each of the 137 licensed the rights of residents. It’s always a balancing act or a establishments in the city — 24 bars and 113 restaurants compromise.” Patio hours were also dis- — were also contacted and cussed: a 9 p.m. closing time the reaction was mixed: some for restaurants and bars is suggested specific zones set for weekdays, though that for bars only, while others time changes to 11 p.m. on argued for earlier closing times for restaurants so they Friday and Saturday. Also included in Monday’s don’t compete with bars. “I want us to have lots of discussion was a move to

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here likely isn’t anyone who hasn’t been momentarily mesmerized by the shocking and ongoing revelations about and from Toronto mayor Rob Ford. From news headlines, Twitter feeds, TV talk shows and comedy monologues, the self-confessed cracksmoking, drunk-driving and foul language-wielding Ontario city leader has put both his city and the nation on the map — unfortunately, a map of ridicule and disgrace. The story of a mysterious video, only seen by one journalist and a blogger, was first mocked by Ford, and then quickly became an explosive announcement by Toronto’s chief of police. Then came Ford’s first of many apologies, more accusations and news that the police had the mayor and friend Alexander Sandro Lisi under surveillance — including video of embarrassing if not suspicious public acts. Over the past week, Ford has continued to peel off new layers of this rotten onion, causing just as many tears from mockery as from those whom he has disappointed. The mayor’s misadventures have become Canada’s first unintentional reality TV hit, which even saw him and his councillor brother Doug get their own TV show — only to have it cancelled virtually overnight. On Monday, most of his powers had been stripped by Toronto city council, an act which the Fords attempted to compare to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait 23 years ago. While Prime Minister Harper’s fishing friend has turned Toronto, and to a lesser degree, Canada, into a punchline, we should not let his antics paint all politicians with the same smear. But he has given us a little justification to remain smug westerners.

GMO NOT THE BOOGIEMAN Re: “Corporate control a threat to food supply” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Nov. 13: The allegations contained in Teresa Lynne’s recent letter condemning GMOs (genetically modified organisms) appear without any credible scientific evidence to support those allegations. In fact, the credible science does not support any of Ms. Lynne’s allegations. While the Union of British Columbia Municipalities may have passed a motion calling on the province to ban genetically modified foods, all that proves is that municipal politicians are very susceptible to the propaganda and pressures of any special interest group with a particular axe to grind. This anti-GMO campaign has little to do with science, and everything to do with ideology. There is virtually no credible scientific evidence to support a ban on genetically modified foods. Even the World Health Organization, while calling for monitoring and testing of genetically modified foods, states: “GM foods currently available on the international market have passed risk assessments and are not likely to present risks for human health.” See http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/ biotech/20questions/en/ Genetically modified foods do provide benefits such as increased yields and decreasing the need for pesticides. Ms. Lynne states that some of her group will be visiting city councils to urge a ban on GMOs. While such a measure is beyond the jurisdiction of any municipal council, even more important is how unfortunate it would be for municipal politicians to vote on a resolution to ban anything based on misrepresentations and without a full understanding of the credible science on this subject. Rob Kyle Anmore Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

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he passing last week of a former B.C. labour leader was a reminder of how much both the labour movement and the so-called “political left” have changed in this province. Jack Munro was a colourful and powerful leader of the most powerful union in this province. He led the IWA (the primary forestry workers union) for decades and was one of the most influential labour or political figures in the entire province. Governments of all stripes (NDP and Social Credit) were wary of taking him on. A prolonged strike in the forest industry could cripple the provincial economy, and Munro was mindful of the power he wielded. His influence was wide within the B.C. Federation of Labour, and he was often seen as the face of unionized labour, competing over time with other notables such as Len Guy, Art Gruntman, Jim Kinnaird, Art Kube and Ken Georgetti, to name just a few. In those days (the 1970s to the mid1990s) organized labour wielded a major sword. At first, that sword was held by private sector unions but over time public sector unions wrenched it away to become the main power bloc in the labour movement. That is one of the crucial differences that have evolved in the House of Labour. The days of private sector union domination are over, and therefore so are the days of a private sector union leader like Munro having huge influence, either on labour or government. For years, private sector strikes, some of them quite lengthy, were regular events in all kinds of industries. Now, public sector strikes (or the threat of them) are the main characteristic of any labour strife in this province. Another change from Munro’s hey

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day is the collapse of the forest industry. The IWA is gone, and so are many mills that provided many communities with thriving local economies. The forest industry, and its unionized workforce, no longer has the political clout it had when Munro was one of industry’s main players. And then there is the political left in B.C. For years, during Munro’s time, the left was dominated by private sector union leaders but gradually, over time, their influence was matched and then exceeded by social activists, environmental activists, and public sector union leaders. Several key episodes in the last 20 years or so show this shift. During the 1983 Solidarity crisis (brought on by the Social Credit government’s punishing restraint budget of that year) it was Munro who essentially ended an escalating protest that was headed to a province wide general strike. Munro had no interest in taking private sector union workers off their jobs to appease social activists itching to topple an elected government, and he made that very clear. As a result, he was vilified by many of those activists, who viewed his actions as a form of betrayal. A decade or so later, a left-wing government was in power but the environmental movement caused the NDP administration to back down on its

forest policies, constituting a landmark win for the greens in the party. During Gordon Campbell’s term in power, most of his opposition came from public sector unions, many of whose contracts he was trying to tear up or change. The private sector remained relatively quiet, and the environmental movement seemed to be biding its time. And, of course, there was the NDP’s sudden reversal on the Kinder Morgan pipeline project in the last election campaign. It was done to appease the environmental movement, but the move has revealed a breach in the party’s relationship with so-called blue collar workers (the ones championed for so long by the likes of Munro). The NDP, the party of the left, is now almost shut out of the IWA’s old turf, as mills have closed and workers have disappeared. Its support is more concentrated in urban centres, and away from many of those blue-collar workers in resource industries. One has to wonder what Jack Munro would make of this ongoing shift in the party and movement he was once so active in. I can’t see him liking where things seem to be headed. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Re: “Kinder Morgan CEO makes Tri-Cities visit,” Friday Nov. 15. It is interesting to hear Kinder Morgan (KM) CEO present the positive economic impacts of their proposed new pipeline. Unfortunately, and perhaps conveniently, he did not present the pending negative economic impacts on this province. The long-term positive economic benefits for B.C. are a few hundred jobs. Not bad. The tax benefits are $23 million a year. Nice. That sounds good but when you break it down it amounts to just $4.94 per person. Perhaps the real story though is the other side of the coin, issues not readily raised by Enbridge or KM. While we should never look down our noses at any form of job creation, there are also some disturbing negative economic impacts arising from this project. For several years now, Enbridge, KM, the oil industry and federal politicians have aggressively advanced pipeline projects as economic generators, but have not readily mentioned the resulting impact of increased

crude oil prices for all Canadians. Selling oil to China via the proposed pipeline instead of the U.S. will add $2 to $3 per barrel, a conclusion confirmed by several reports and by Enbridge themselves. This would translate to about two cents per litre of gas. We annually consume about 1,115 litres per capita in B.C. — or about 21 litres a week. Accordingly, the resulting annual inflationary impact on people of B.C. would be about $22 per person. This, offset against the $4.97 of positive tax benefits, leaves us with a net negative impact of $17 per person in B.C. However, that net negative effect is even greater when you consider that gas is purchased by most consumers with after–tax dollars. It’s even greater still when one factors in the increased cost of goods and services that are also fuel or transportation dependent. And even greater still when one considers the economic impact of a spill from either a pipeline or tanker on industries like fisheries, tourism or forestry. Government agencies at every level will be heavily engaged in assessing, coordinating, monitoring, cleaning and rehabilitating coastal areas that would continue for years or decades. There would

be legal action and costs across a broad spectrum. However, in her April 20, 2012 article, “British Columbia and Pipeline Expansions: What’s in it for us?” Vancouver Sun columnist Barbara Yaffe suggested that the Northern Gateway project will have an impact on a barrel of oil closer to $25 to $30 per barrel, which may suggest a negative impact that will be tenfold of that above. Remarkably, Canada is already importing about half of its petroleum needs. Why are we exporting raw materials to other countries who then process them for us, only to turn around and re-import that processed product? If we are really interested in developing long term, sustainable, economic and energy security as the alleged thrust behind these projects, perhaps we should actually consider exporting less oil abroad. Exporting close to a million barrels of raw bitumen a day from Alberta to refineries in the southern U.S. and China means that Canada is exporting not only oil but jobs as well. Global warming issues aside, enhancing domestic refining infrastructure would generate more residual and long-term economic benefit for Canadians

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Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs, in partnership with local grocers, are back to host the Rotary Generous Hearts Food Drive, which starts this Saturday at noon. With the holiday season upon us, there is an increasing need for food in the TriCities, according to SHARE. The SHARE food bank provides food hampers to a minimum of 800 families in need every two weeks — and 43 per cent of the recipients are children. Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs are committed to ensuring the food bank is filled at the most critical times of the year, and through the Generous Hearts Food Drive, have raised more than 67,730 pounds of food since 2010. “We are very grateful for the gift of service that the Rotarians provide to SHARE year after year,” said SHARE CEO Martin Wyant. Here are details on where and when you can make a donation of non-perishable food:

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At SHARE, we believe in supporting positive relationships between parents/caregivers and teenagers. Creating and/or taking the opportunities to have conversations with our youth is key to supporting them to successfully navigate the teenage years. It can be valuable for our youth to experience adults as approachable and a credible source of information. If we acquire basic knowledge and show openness to seek out information, we will be able to help our youth learn skills to critically assess information and we will keep the communication ﬂowing and the relationships strong.

In the spirit of National Drug Awareness Week (November 18-24, 2013) SHARE’s Community and School Based Prevention Program and Youth Substance Use Services invite you to take the short quiz below to enhance your substance use and mental health knowledge. We encourage you to discuss this information with others, especially youth, as this can be a great conversation starter. 1) According to the latest large scale survey of youth in B.C, smoking among youth in B.C has a) Steadily declined since 1998 b) Remained the same since 1998 c) Slightly increased since 1998 d) Greatly increased since 1998

2) Which of the following coping mechanisms is the best way to deal with problems?

a) Problem-solving b) Using food or substances (alcohol, drugs, tobacco) c) Talking to others d) None of the above 3) What are the four most common mental disorders that affect children and teens in BC? a) Eating disorders, Depression, Anxiety disorders and Psychosis b) Schizophrenia, Depression, Psychosis and Bipolar disorder c) Anxiety disorders, Attention deﬁcit (hyperactivity) disorder, Conduct disorder and Depression d) Conduct disorder, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders and Depression 4) Marijuana is a plant that grows naturally in the ground, therefore, there are no health risks associated with its use. True or False. 5) Men and women absorb alcohol differently. True or False. Here are the answers: 1) A. According to the 2008 McCreary Centre Adolescent Health Survey, 26% of youth had tried smoking in 2008, compared to 56% in 1998. Source: www.mcs.bc.ca/ahs

2) D. There is no “best” way to cope or deal with problems in life. We all have strategies for coping that have worked well for us and others that have been less helpful. Furthermore, coping strategies are not universal, what has worked for one problem may not work for all problems in your life. Efforts may also be problemfocused or emotion focused. Sometimes we continue to use the same coping mechanism even though the results are not what we want, this is usually a good time to consider making a change in how to respond to a problem Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information, Improving the Health of Canadians: Exploring Positive Mental Health (Ottawa: CIHI, 2009)

3) C. For more information on mental disorders that can affect children and youth, visit www.heretohelp.bc.ca or www. mindcheck.ca 4) False. Although many people may be able to use marijuana recreationally with little risk, depending on the individual, it is possible to experience negative effects from marijuana use. Regular marijuana use can impact young brains before they are fully developed, which doesn’t occur until well into adulthood. Effects of marijuana include, at high doses: panic attacks, temporary psychosis, anxiety and depression. Use can increase risk for early onset of schizophrenia in those

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who are vulnerable to the disorder due to a personal or family history with the condition. Heavy long term use can cause respiratory problems including shortness of breath and bronchitis. Depending on how the marijuana was grown, there is also risk of ingesting fertilizers and pesticides. Source: www.heretohelp.bc.ca 5) True. Women have less ﬂuid in their bodies to dilute alcohol, and less of an enzyme that breaks down alcohol. So women feel more of the effects, and for a longer time, than men who drink the same amount. Source: www.carbc.ca/ Publications/HealthPromotion SHARE’s Community and School Based prevention Program aims to reduce the prevalence and incidence of substance misuse and associated harms among TriCities youth. If you have questions please contact Karen O’Brien at 604-941-6053 ext. 255 or Alison Shields, 605-936-7205 ext. 168. SHARE’s Youth Substance Use Services provides counselling support to youth in order to avoid or minimize the harm associated with their own substance misuse or the substance use of someone they care about. For more information or to arrange counselling please contact our Intake Worker at 604-936-3900.

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Coquitlam. Vancouver has also designated the day by official proclamation. The tradition of wearing an unsightly sweater to help charity started 12 years ago at a Coquitlam house party and has grown into an annual event featuring a fundraising party at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. This year, the festivities have expanded to include Ugly Christmas Sweater Runs in Coquitlam and Toronto,

to be held on Saturday, Nov. 23. Participants are urged to don their terrible turtlenecks

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WEDNESDAY, NOV 20 The Singles Travel Club meets 6 p.m. at

the ABC Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam. The club offers group tours for solo travellers, to enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single traveller supplement. RSVP to Val at 604-669-6607 ext. 304. SHARE Society offers an education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. The topic will be “Marijuana: a second-class addiction?” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. This is part of a 13week drop-in series that runs Wednesdays until Jan. 29. Info: 604-936-3900. Vancity hosts a pair of ﬁnancial literacy workshops: from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pinetree Community Branch, 20-2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam and at the Shaughnessy Station Community Branch, 7100-2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam. Fraud protection, credit card ratings and identity theft will be discussed. info: www. vancity.com. Ride to Conquer Cancer organizers host an information session on the 2014 ride from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cap’s Westwood Cycles, 3590 Westwood St., in Port Coquitlam. An event and cycling specialist will be on hand to share info around event logistics, training and fundraising. RSVP online at www.conquercancer.ca.

THURSDAY, NOV 21 Tri-Cities Caregiver Program hosts a meet-

ing at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. in Coquitlam, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778-

789-1496. PoCo Heritage Society holds a general meeting, 1 p.m. in the Community meeting room at the Gathering Place, 2100-2253 Leigh Sq. Guest speaker Bill Hall, a military artist and veteran, will give a presentation called “A Moment in Time.” Info: 604-927-8403, pocoheritage1@gmail.com. Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam, presents a Hunger Games Teen Challenge, coinciding with the release of the ﬁlm Catching Fire, 4 to 5 p.m. Prizes and fun for those willing to test their skill and cunning. Info/registration: 604-927-7999. GE Free Tri-Cities and Coquitlam Family Chiropractic present two Canadian scientists who will discuss and answer questions regarding genetically engineered (GE) foods and human health, 7 p.m. at Douglas College-David Lam campus, Room A1470, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. This is a free event, with donations accepted. Info: http://facebook.com/GEFreeBC. Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association (NCRA) holds its monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. All Burke Mountain residents are invited, with attendees asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Info: 604-941-2260 or 604-942-9725. Moody Elementary PAC hosts a Family Reading Night event from 6 to 7:30 p.m at Moody Elementary School, 2717 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Anne Uebbing of Kinderbooks will lead Story Time, while a Kinderbooks Sale is slated for Friday, Nov. 22 from 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 604-616-2653 or www.kinderbooks.ca.

FRIDAY, NOV 22

Place Maillardville presents Baby’s 1st Two years, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at

Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. A free drop-in program for expectant parents, parents, and/or guardians, with guest speakers on related topics. This week’s discussion is on child care, with guest speaker Rae Ingram. Info: 604-933-6146. Tri-Cities Caregiver Program hosts a meeting at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778789-1496.

SATURDAY, NOV 23

Trinity United and St. Catherine’s churches host a Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam. The event will include a bake table, gourmet table, silent auction, lunch and more. Info: www. stcatherineschurch.ca. Tri City Rotary Clubs, in partnership with local grocers, team up to kick off the Rotary Generous Hearts Food Drive at various grocery stores from noon to 6 p.m. on both Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. Participating grocers include: Marketplace IGA, 1410 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam; Marketplace IGA, 221 Ioco Rd., Port Moody; Thrifty Foods, 2662 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; Thrifty Foods, 170 Brew Street, Port Moody (this event begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday only). All donations go to the SHARE Food bank. Info: 604-540-9161 or www.sharesociety.ca. Al Anon Coquitlam celebrates its 17th anniversary at noon at Como Lake United Church, 1110 King Albert Ave. in Coquitlam. Fun, food and fellowship offered. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Info: 604-699-1716. Terry Fox Library hosts historian John Mitchell, who will speak about B.C.’s ghost towns, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Mitchell will speak speciﬁcally about the

town of Sandon, once referred to as the “Monte Carlo of B.C.” Call 604-927-7999 to register.

SUNDAY, NOV 24

Glen Pine Pavilion will be the scene of an old fashioned Christmas Bazaar from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Handmade items, knitting, cards, quilts, jewelry and other crafts will be offered. To book a table, call 604927-4386. Info: 604-927-6940.

MONDAY, NOV 25

Tri-Cities Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets at 11 a.m. at Pasta Polo Restaurant, 2754 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. All recipients of the municipal pension plan are welcome. Info: gerryc@shaw.ca.

TUESDAY, NOV 26 Terry Fox Library hosts a presentation by ad-

venture travelers Barbara and Chris Cooper from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The pair will document their travels to the Shetland Islands, located on the most northerly section of the British Isles. The presentation is free, but registration is appreciated. Info: 604-927-7999.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 27

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m in the McGee Room at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Swap and shop starts at 7, followed by a stamp presentation at 8. Info: www.stampclub.ca or call 604-941-9306. SHARE Society’s education series around alcohol and drug use runs from 7 to 8:30 at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The topic will be “Heroin and other common depressants/opiates — addiction, struggle and recovery.” Info: 604-936-3900.

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Comets a precursor for Express Harken back to another time, when the Chevrolet Vega and waterbeds were commonplace and local hockey players’ dreams were in the stars — literally. Before the Coquitlam Express there was another hard-scrabble crew that fought for provincial supremacy called the Coquitlam Comets, and the former will honour the latter during Friday’s B.C. Hockey League game at the Poirier Sports Centre. Local businessman Sandy Michie ran the community’s first big-time hockey team for more than a decade, helping to pilot the Pacific Coast league’s merger with the BCHL. The Comets was a stepping stone for Tri-Cities and Burnaby boys who wanted to compete at a high level while preparing for a career. “We wanted an opportunity for the kids to play in the Lower Mainland and still go to university or go to work,” recalled Michie, who will be joined by a number of Comet alumni at Friday’s game. “We had all kinds of different players — what’s the saying about the candlestick makers? I don’t know if we had those but we had everything else, they (went on to be) lawyers, doctors, firemen, policemen.” For its first few years in the mid1960s the club was run by Coquitlam minor hockey as a junior B franchise. Michie took over in 1968 and would later help spearhead a push that saw the Pacific Coast league elevated to the junior A ranks. “In 1975 we played the Bellingham Blazers for the B.C. title and out of the five years we operated from 1975 to 80 I think we challenged three times for the championship. We did pretty well.” Being honoured by the Express — which will see Coquitlam wear a replica jersey against Penticton — is going to be special, with many familiar faces expected to pack Poirier. “Of course it’s a great honour for me to be the guy that’s the spokesman on behalf of the junior hockey club … I spent 15 years of good times here.” Friday’s festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at Poirier with a free fan pre-game BBQ, courtesy of Pinetree Village PriceSmart, with those wearing a hockey jersey to the game receiving $3 off the ticket price at the box office.

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Ravens steamroll into semis WEATHER NO PROBLEM AS FOX PULLS PLUG ON CENTAURS SEASON

Stories by Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com To paraphrase one of Alfred Hitchcock’s great films, the Terry Fox Ravens are travelling to a climax north by north West. One more win and they’ll reach the northern-most peak — a berth into the B.C. High School AAA senior football final. Powered by running back Mike West, the Ravens trampled over cross-district rival the Centennial Centaurs 45-0 Friday in torrential and chilly conditions. West, a Grade 11 rusher who due to injuries has just recently hit his midseason stride, scored five times and gained 249 yards on just 16 carries. He also recorded a pair of quarterback sacks on defence. As quarterfinal performances go, co-coach Tom Kudaba said Fox’s showing was near perfect, considering the conditions. “We haven’t had to show a lot of what [West] can do during the season because of his injury and we’re so deep,” said Kudaba. “He got the ball [Friday] and ran with it. He can have that kind of impact and certainly has the ability to be one of the best in the province.” Up 15-0 at the half, Fox exploded offensively over the final two quarters while the defence reined in Centennial’s gameplan, giving them no space or time to move the ball. Despite the rain, the No. 2-ranked Ravens were sure-handed and looked like a provincial contender. “The weather was harsh for both teams and it kind of took away a lot of what they do with (quarterback Nick) Okamoto,” said Kudaba. “We have a very strong defence this year and we really held them in check.” Kyle Deugau also scored, while Kyle Sagmoen led the defence.

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The Terry Fox Ravens’ Mike West, right, looks for open yardage during Friday’s playoff win over Centennial. For more photos, scan this page using the Layar app. They’ll have to repeat that perfornance this Saturday (7:30 p.m. at UBC Stadium) against the W.J. Mouat Hawks. Mouat advanced to the semifinals by clobbering Handsworth 50-22, getting four touchdowns and 243 yards from senior standout Maleek Irons. In their previous meeting, Fox focused on Irons and successfully unplugged the NCAA-bound running back, keeping him under 100

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Hockey bronze for Heritage

For the second straight season, a Tri-Cities team has raked up some B.C. AAA field hockey bronze. This time, the Heritage Woods Kodiaks did the trick, handing No. 1 seed Cowichan a shootout loss to wrap up the provincial championships in Burnaby. The Kodiaks edged the Island team 3-2 after playing to a 2-2 standstill in regulation and overtime. While that capped a run where they finished 5-1 during the three-day tourney, Heritage Woods also was the only team to knock off eventual champion Handsworth — a 1-0 win to close out

yards in a 17-7 victory a month ago. “I don’t think the score was indicative of either team,” said Kudaba. “We certainly put an emphasis on Irons and holding him to fewer than 100 yards was something he’s not use to. “He can carry that team, but it will come down to our line and their line. We’re confident.” If the defence can contain Irons to merely good numbers again, instead of his usual flashy totals, then the

the round robin. Coming in sixth place was Port Moody, while Dr. Charles Best finished eighth overall. Gleneagle placed 11th.

Fast four up for BC awards A quartet of Tri-Cities athletes are among the finalists announced Monday in the B.C. Athletics annual awards, with the recipients to be honoured Dec. 7 in Richmond. Up for top youth in 2013 are Brittni Wolczyk (female) and Nathan Wadhwani (male). Coquitlam’s Nathan George was among those nominated for junior male, while Port Moody’s

club should have an excellent chance to advance. “We don’t think we played our best when we faced them last time,” remarked Kudaba. “We looked at facing [Irons] as a challenge at first but know they know they can handle him. You’re not going to stop him, but you need to limit those big gains.” The other semifinal pits Lord Tweedsmuir against No. 1-ranked Mount Doug.

Natasha Wodak is up for top senior female. Receiving a Midget Female award was Coquitlam’s Chanell Botsis.

Hat tip for Reds’ Hollingworth Wielding a powerful bat, Coquitlam’s Max Hollingworth was recognized by the B.C. Premier Baseball League as the 2013 Athletic/Academic award winner. Hollingworth, who has committed to playing at UBC next spring, was a first team all-star in 2013, hitting .336 for the Coquitlam Reds. The 18-year-old hammered a league-best nine home runs while driving in 46 runs.

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