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Suzanne Novotny, left, is worried about the impact a move would have on her mother, Carmel Rempel.
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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Carmel Rempel still lights up when she’s greeted by a new guest. But Alzheimer’s makes the 81-year-old, living at the Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, a little uncomfortable around new people. The advancement of the disease also makes it difficult for her to get out of her routine and into new situations. That has her family worried, and speaking out about the looming closure of the care facility the
Coquitlam resident has called home since 2007. “We knew nothing of this,” Rempel’s daughter Suzanne Novotny told the Tri-Cities NOW. “This is completely out of left field.” Novotny assumed her mother would be in the care home for the rest of her life. Earlier the month, the Tri-Cities NOW learned Fraser Health plans to end its operating agreement with the 33-year-old Sydney Avenue care home by 2016. Novotny said word of the closure has her and the families of other residents questioning the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Fulfilling a best friend’s bucket list Sam SMITH
editorial@thenownews.com Every pet owner has had that moment. Crouching down among a group of puppies or kittens, watching their little tails wagging as they swarm your feet, tumbling over your toes and each other for the small chance you’ll give them some food and a hug. They twirl and tumble, letting out soft barks or meows and you can’t help but smile and feel your heart warm at the site of these tiny and purely loving creatures. You feel like you never want to leave that moment, and if you have to, you want to take every last one of them with you. And then it comes. You look around, still huddled near the pile of adorable at your feet, and it looks up at you. You reach out your arms and pick up this bundle of joy and you can feel throughout your entire body that this
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Riina Cooke is making Romeo’s last days count. is it. This is your new family member. It’s not a question of who looked up at you first, but an undeniable bond shared between two species that just formed.
Just like that, you’re in the car driving home with a new best friend. Coquitlam’s Riina Cooke knows that moment. She had it when she first met her
“baby,” a boxer pup named Romeo, more than eight years ago. Since then she’s never been apart from her four-legged friend, but soon she’s going to have to be. “He had a slight limp on his left hind leg in October,” Cooke told the Tri-Cities NOW. “He went in for another operation, and I asked while he was under if they could X-ray his hips and knees, and then when they did that they found he had a tumor inside his femur bone.” The diagnosis was osteosarcoma, one of the most painful cancers as it starts in the bones and, as time goes on the tumor grows, essentially bursting the leg from the inside out. To treat this kind of cancer, the vets said they would have to amputate, but due to Romeo’s age and underlying medical conditions, he wouldn’t survive the procedure. In a matter of seconds, Cooke went from thinking
her dog had some arthritis to hearing she was going to lose her best friend of eight years. She was shattered. “I spent a couple of days in bed depressed. He’s my baby,” Cooke said. “Then one day I looked at him and thought, ‘I’m not going to cry anymore. I’m going to make every day count.’” Instead of being down during her dog’s final days, Cooke decided to step up and treat her friend to the finer things in life. She made Romeo a bucket list. “We’re now at number 26 on the list,” Cooke said excitedly over the phone, noting they’re taking it week by week. “I don’t do them every day because he’s getting weaker, but every few days we try and do something special for him.” And those things are nothing to shake a stick at. In the past few months Romeo has met Bif Naked, ridden inside fire trucks and police cars, had a steak dinner
at Lafarge Lake made special by The Keg, gone on “doggy dates” with other boxers, eaten a classic McDonald’s cheeseburger and gone to the Coquitlam Animal Shelter to donate some money. “He’s happy,” Cooke said. “And with us being happy, it’s made him happy. He’s a very sensitive dog. When I’m upset, he’s upset.” Cooke is trying to make every day count with Romeo, but she knows it’s not going to be too long before she has to say goodbye. “His bone has now fractured because the tumor is breaking it from the inside out,” she said. “He’s my child. He’s been such a good dog.” When the Tri-Cities NOW spoke with Cooke, she said Romeo was still as happy as ever. While on the phone she said he was at her feet with a chew toy waiting to play. “I’m not sure how this dog is still so happy and walking around and going up stairs,” she said. “But he is.”
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Fraser Health hasn’t contacted families tial complex care beds and 24 mental health and substance use beds in Port Coquitlam’s Dominion Triangle area. If that holds true, Novotny doesn’t even move by the health authority. “There’s a lot of people that have been want to consider what a move would do to happy there for a long time,” she said, point- her mom’s health, or that of other residents ing out the building is only three decades in the facility. Her mom is wheelchair-bound and doesn’t old. Novotny is also upset no one from the speak anymore, so keeping to a routine is health authority has communicated with the important to her. “It would be very scary for them to find families of those staying at the care home, and that they found out about the decision themselves in all-new surroundings,” Novotny said. through the media. She’s also concerned moving She’s left wondering at what the residents to PoCo would point Fraser Health was planmake it harder for families to ning to let families know about It would be visit. the operating changes. Novotny, who lives in The Burquitlam Lions Care very scary for Maillardville, said her famCentre is operated by a nonthem to find ily chose the Coquitlam care profit society that receives themselves centre in part because it’s only funding from Fraser Health. five minutes away from her Officially, Fraser Health in all-new home. would not confirm the move to surroundings. The proximity has allowed terminate the agreement. her to drop in on her mom in a Instead, officials stated –Suzanne Novotny pinch, whereas a trip to PoCo Fraser Health has had “ongoing could mean a 30-plus-minute discussions with the board and administration at Burquitlam Lions Care commute during rush hour. The care home was also a place Carmel visCentre regarding the future of our relationited friends in and said she wanted to move to ship with them.” The health authority said it has concerns when the time came. Last week, Port Coquitlam city council about the limitations of the physical space in approved the first three readings of a rezonthe building. Fraser Health also stated it will inform resi- ing application for 770 Dominion Ave., pavdents and families directly when a decision ing the way for a 2.5-acre (one-hectare) site to be developed into a 237-bed Fraser Health has been made. But an e-mail obtained by the Tri-Cities facility. Novotny is hoping the health authority will NOW earlier this month from Fraser Health relent on the plan, or at least find a way to indicates a decision has already been made. “Burquitlam Lions Care Centre will not be accommodate residents who want to stay at able to provide the necessary complex care the Burquitlam Lions Care Centre. But until she and the other families hear needs of future residents. This is why Fraser Health has decided to terminate its operating from Fraser Health, she’s not sure what the options are for her mother. agreement with them,” the e-mail stated. Fraser Health did not respond to a request Fraser Health is considering moving the 76 beds at the Burquitlam Lions Care Centre to a from the Tri-Cities NOW for an update on the new facility that will include 136 new residen- situation.
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MLAs react to budget labelled as ‘boring’ NDPER SAYS FAMILIES WILL PAY MORE, WHILE LIBERAL SAYS THEY’LL BENEFIT
Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s being billed as a “boring” provincial budget, but it’s still drawing praise and criticism from the Tri-Cities politicians who sit in the legislature. Highlights from the budget include a forecast surplus for the next three years and $184 million in 2014-15, $2.5 billion more in healthcare spending over the next three years, and a four-percent raise in Medical Services Plan premiums. NDP finance critic and
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the next three years for increases to hydro, ICBC and ferry rates. “It’s a budget that will
see families in the Tri-Cities pay more and receive less in terms of service,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. While the budget is balanced, he pointed out the
province’s debt is forecast to rise another $4 billion over the next three years, blasting Premier Christy Clark on her promise for a debt-free B.C. Farnworth also noted the
province’s estimates that unemployment would continue to rise this year and next year, adding he would like to see a greater focus on skills and training. “It shows a complete failure of the premier’s so-called jobs plan,” he said. But Port Moody-Coquitlam Liberal MLA Linda Reimer said the budget will make it easier for families, noting a $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant for children born after Jan. 1, 2007, and a $650 annual
child tax credit. She also argued the budget will lead to more jobs and investment in the province. “Things are looking very good, but we have to keep controlling our spending,” she said, adding she believes spending will be tight for the next couple of years. Reimer said her government intends to balance the budget next year. Sticking with the balancedbudget theme, the MLA noted B.C. is one of only two provinces to do so, suggesting her
government was given a mandate by voters to be strong on the economy. “We always have to keep in mind taxpayer dollars, and this budget absolutely is good fiscal management and good management of taxpayer dollars,” Reimer said. Other aspects of the budget include increasing the threshold for the First Time Homebuyers’ Program to $475,000 from $425,000, and a 32-cent increase to the price of a pack of cigarettes. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow
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Booze ruling tries to strike a balance
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hile it remains to be seen whether Canada will bring home gold in men’s ice hockey at the Olympics in Sochi, the province is expecting a party if — as we didn’t know by press time — the team makes it to the big dance Sunday morning. The gold medal game is scheduled for 4 a.m., and if Canada is in, the government has given bars and clubs an opportunity to stay open past closing time to let patrons watch. But there’s a catch. You won’t be able to enjoy a beer or any other kind of booze beyond an establishment’s regular serving hours. The province cited health and public safety for its decision to turn off the taps during the game. And whether that decision upsets or makes sense depends on which side of the ice you’re on. On one hand, it appears silly the government won’t let you have a drink at 4 a.m., but at 9 a.m. — when bars and restaurants can start serving alcohol again — you’re fine to get blotto. Also, not serving booze at bars doesn’t stop people from getting wildly drunk at, say, a house party. On the other hand, giving either extremely jubilant or angry revellers — depending on the outcome of the game, of course — a chance to sober up before they file into the street, whether it be in Coquitlam or Vancouver, seems like a sound idea. No one wants to add a third hockey riot to B.C.’s resume. Whether people will even want to sit in a bar rather than in the comfort of their jammies on the couch remains to be seen. One thing is for sure — we’re all hoping Canada will bring home the gold, no matter where anyone is watching the game or what they’re drinking.
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How to write a YA bestseller
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very so often an enthusiastic friend will come up to me, waving a new teen romance novel in front of my face and telling me that this beats all the previous books they had forced me to read. And falling for the same trick over and over again, I take it and go through a couple of chapters before proceeding to chuck it at my friend’s head the next day. Because I’m certain that I had read that book already. Different cover, sure. Some other author, maybe. But I vaguely remember reading before about the same pathetic just-turned-16 heroine who can’t do anything without her supernatural boyfriend — who incidentally has extremely good looks. So either I’m mistaken or every YA author is writing Zero Shades of Imagination. The stories these days that captivate my generation are as pitiful and illogical as the protagonist they are centred about. For some reason, the naïve young woman must be portrayed as a damselin-distress that can’t walk five minutes from her home without running into the bad guy — but is still smart enough to be the top student in her class. And because her lack of common sense is so blatantly obvious, stalking of her supernatural soon-to-be boyfriend is a must. Let this be a lesson, girls. Book-smart beats street-smart if you want to be stalked by a creepy yet handsome stranger. Of course, it doesn’t matter if the two never had a single conversation together before a life-or-death predicament. It’s called love at first sight. And where are the parents of this
MY GENERATION Kana Wiens
enthralling yet plain teen? Dead. Or at least killed off by the first half of the story. The lucky heroine gets stuck with the distant single parent who is oblivious to the fact that their daughter is in mortal peril 24/7. It depends on whichever situation is most convenient. Of course, I agree that there needs to be some way for the parents to remain out of the story. I mean, what’s more annoying than a parent who sincerely cares for the safety of their child and tries to prevent them from going on sketchy excursions to another realm, right? But honestly, I have a hard time remembering the last time I read a book where the protagonist didn’t have at least one parent MIA. And would this clearly normal, socially inept girl with dead parents have any
friends? The author will most likely allow her to have one close friend who will be a boy in order to create a riveting love triangle later in the story. The craziest thing is, we love it. We love to read the completely predictable, formulaic stories that anyone could have written. Why else would these novels be flying off shelves? In the end, the only thing teens want to read are books that serve as distractions from the turbulent chaos of their real lives. And is that so bad? Sure, a onedimensional teen with silly problems may not be the greatest role model. None of that is important, though, as long as the story is absurd and impossible enough to allow readers to escape the world outside the book. For these types of heroines, you know they will get a fairy tale ending no matter the severity of the conflict. It’s certain; it’s expected. For us, we can only hope. At least their problems get a movie adaptation. Kana Wiens is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam.
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Social isolation is a problem for many Sam SMITH
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The results include residents of the Tri-Cities, although the exact breakdown by region has yet to be done.
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As the survey continues, SHARE CEO Martin Wyant isn’t surprised by the early results. “It’s something we’re talk-
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Date February 25, 2014 Time 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location Innovation Center, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam (next to the Evergreen Cultural Center)
ing about all the time as a community-based organization,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “With densification, what you find is we’re missing those public spaces, we’re missing those opportunities in those big buildings for people to meet each other.” Wyant also suspects social isolation has to do with work schedules and commuting to and from the workplace. “Most of us don’t live in the same community where we work,” he said. “By the time we get home, we got kids, we got things to do. We’re tired and we don’t have a lot of energy left, and that’s another complicating factor.” More than 40 per cent of those surveyed stated they felt a weak sense of belonging to a community. “A stronger sense of community belonging is associated with more positive lifestyle behaviours such as regular physical activity, healthy eating and abstaining from smoking,” states a media release from Fraser Health. There’s also a link between social isolation and recent immigrants, with roughly 50 per cent who landed less than five years ago reporting feelings of isolation. “Newcomers are usually
SHARE CEO Martin Wyant separated from their traditional networks,” SUCCESS CEO Queenie Choo said in the press release. “Isolation prevents them from fully participating in the community. That is why organizations such as ours play an important role in helping new and established Canadians overcome social and cultural barriers so that they can better integrate into Canadian society.” Although immigrants and Canadian-born residents face similar feelings of isolation, Wyant says there are many things people can do to get more involved and connect. “One of the easiest ways into a community is saying, ‘I’m here, I want to meet people, what can I do? I can CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
Spirit of Coquitlam Grant 2014 Calling all Non-Profit Groups and Community Organizations Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant February 21 – March 31, 2014 The 2014 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant is focused on achieving the City’s goals by assisting community organizations to work collaboratively toward a sense of community and a high quality of life for Coquitlam residents. •
Consideration will be given to organizations engaging in community public art, getting people active, sports hosting, planning festivals and events or developing new initiatives that align with the City’s stategic goals.
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Application Available: February 21, 2014 Deadline: March 31, 2014, by 4:30 p.m. Submission: • In person: City Hall Main Floor Reception Desk • By mail: Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 • By email: communitygrant@coquitlam.ca
Need help with your application? Sign up for a Grant Application Workshop to receive step-by-step instructions for completing the grant application. Pre-registration is required. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following workshops. Workshops will be held at the Innovation Centre, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Workshop Dates: • Wednesday, March 5, 2014 (barcode #464562) 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. OR
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Pink Shirt Day celebrates its seventh year Sam SMITH
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its anti-bullying message. Dave Teixiera, a PoCo resident and co-founder of the Pink Shirt Anti-Bully Day campaign, told the Tri-Cities NOW they’re doing well in spreading their message, but the battle is far from over. “I think we’re making it very un-cool to be a bully,” Teixiera said. “I like to compare it to drinking and driving 20 years ago, because people kind of thought it was wrong, but through stigmatizing drinking and driving, it made it bad, it made it unwise, and that’s what I’m hoping will be the similar path bullying will go on.” While wearing pink to promote an anti-bullying message near the end of February is nothing new to Tri-Cities residents, certain businesses are taking it a step further. Seon, a Coquitlam-based camera technology company, raised $25,000 from October to December 2013, and is using that money to give grants of up to $3,000 for anti-bullying education and awareness campaigns. The company also started an art contest for children in North America to download a colouring sheet labelled “Bullies Aren’t Cool,” and to submit their creations. The company had more
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than 1,300 submissions, with the top winner receiving $500 towards anti-bullying education. Seon also bought a full set of shirts for employees to support the official Pink Shirt Day group. “Rather than just wearing pink we wanted to fully support the organization,” said Tia O’Grady, marketing coordinator for Seon. The company has also booked three hours at SilverCity Coquitlam, where staff are going to discuss their anti-bullying campaign and show videos, including the award-winning documentary Bully. “We’re trying to get the whole company pumped up about this,” O’Grady said. “To show them no matter what department you’re in, you’re a piece of the puzzle in preventing bullying here at our company.” Seon designs cameras that monitor the inside of school buses throughout North America, and O’Grady says they go a long way in either deterring bullying, or identi-
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Employees at Seon, a Coquitlam camera technology company, are getting ready for Pink Shirt Day. fying bullies after the fact. The Tri-Cities are also hosting some events in support of Pink Shirt Day, including a breakfast and discussion for students at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre in Port Coquitlam from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex is hosting a special youth/senior dinner to try and come up with activities the whole community can do together
to stop bullying. If a school or someone in the transportation industry is interested in applying for a grant through Seon, applications will be accepted through March 31. Details can be found at www.seon. com. To support the official Pink Shirt Day organization, visit www.pinkshirtday.ca. You can also simply wear pink on Feb. 26 to show your support for this movement.
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volunteer,’” he said. “That’s a great way to get connected. When you go and get involved with people who have a common purpose, you’re more likely to get involved and improve your life and make a difference in your neighbourhood.” SHARE and SUCCESS offer a variety of community-based programs designed to integrate people into their local area. Both organizations also offer a wide variety
of programs specifically for immigrants trying to join the community. The “My Health My Community” survey was created in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health and the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s eHealth Strategy Office. The survey asks people about their health, lifestyle choices, community involvement and neighbourhood characteristics, in an attempt to help municipalities and health authorities develop policies and programs to help residents.
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oration. • Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient. Technology can once again be credited with turning conventional wisdom on its head. In the past, manual transmission vehicles might have been more fuel efficient because drivers could more efficiently control engine revving with a 5-speed manual transmission than they could with the standard 3-speed automatic transmission. However, automatic transmissions have CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Fuel efficiency is an important issue for car buyers, and understandably so. Conserving fuel is good for drivers’ budgets and the planet, so the concept of fuel efficiency would seem to benefit everyone. But just because fuel efficiency is a good concept does not mean there are not misconceptions about it among drivers and automotive professionals alike. The following are some of the more widely held misconceptions about fuel efficiency.
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Automatic transmissions are fuel-efficient STICK SHIFT WON’T SAVE YOU GAS
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CONT. FROM PAGE 13 evolved over the years, and they are now more adept at controlling revs and conserving fuel than many drivers of manual transmission vehicles. • When you fill up matters. Some drivers have long believed that filling up during the cooler hours of the day earns them more gas than filling up when the temperatures are at their peak. This theory traces its origins to the fact that liquids are at their most dense when they are cool. But today’s filling stations store their gas in tanks beneath the ground, which is why you might see a tanker emptying its contents into the ground at the filling station. These underground tanks are insulated from temperature swings, so you aren’t likely to receive any more gas by filling up in the morning than you will when filling up at night. • An old vehicle is destined to be less fuel efficient. Any product that is allowed to fall into disrepair will prove less efficient than products that are well maintained, and cars are no exception. A poorly maintained car will not operate at peak fuel efficiency because it’s likely being forced to work harder to get down the street than it would if it was well kept. But a wellmaintained vehicle should not grow less fuel efficient over time. • Shifting into neutral while stopping saves gas. This is another misconception that was once true but no longer applies thanks to advances in technology. When engines still had carburetors, shifting into neutral might have helped conserve fuel by stopping the flow of gas into the engine while the car was idling. However, fuel injection systems are now computerized and capable of sensing when an engine is revving above idle. This shuts off the fuel injectors, preventing gas from being injected into the engine and preventing gas from being wasted
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Dear Tom and Ray: “I have a Chrysler 300M with a stuck driver’s window. The mechanical function is fine — when it works, it works fine. But heat seems to glue the window closed: When it’s hot out, it sticks to the plastic liner and won’t go down until the temperature drops. I live in Florida, so the temperature doesn’t drop very often! Is there a grease, lubricant or cleaner I can use to fix this? I need that window to function. Help.” — BJ TOM: Have you considered a hammer, BJ? RAY: It’s not entirely clear to me that it’s sticking, BJ. You might assume it’s “getting stuck” in the up position. But the window motor could be dying. TOM: It’s not unusual for a window motor to fail intermittently when it’s on the way out. RAY: Unlike my brother, who tries to be consistent by failing all the time. TOM: Your window switch, or window relay, also could be failing in extreme heat — remember, it’s a lot
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ping on all three sides of the door frame with some silicone spray. Cans of silicone spray often come with thin tubes that allow you to get that gunk into small spaces. That’s what you want to use. TOM: If a good shot of silicone doesn’t get the window moving freely, then you have to suspect that the window regulator is sticking. That’s the mechanical erector set inside the door that actually lifts and lowers the glass. If it’s binding up, then you have to get someone to remove the door panel and replace it for you. RAY: And if that doesn’t fix it, you’ll have to drive to a cold-weather climate and sell the car there. Good luck, BJ.
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Market set to focus on kids
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? Bring them to the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market. This Sunday (Feb. 23) is the market’s first Kids Day. Executive director Tabitha McLoughlin said in a press release the market will host a kids marketplace full of local youth trying their hand at being a market vendor. “This fantastic group of kids will be selling handmade cards, jewelry, photography
and more,” she said. “Come out and support the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.” Other activities include representatives of the Port Moody Arts Centre organizing a kids craft area, a cookie decorating station, and musical entertainment. McLoughlin says even though it’s winter, “the market has a great selection of delicious local produce, baked goods and unique prepared foods.” The market runs on alter-
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Workshops for caregivers Home Instead Senior Care in PoCo is offering free workshops to help caregivers and their families to help them deal with the challenging behaviours that often result from Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The following workshops will take place at the Home Instead Resource Centre in PoCo, at 200-2550 Shaughnessy St.: • Saturday, Feb. 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Combo Class 1 & 2: Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias/Capture Life’s Journey) • Saturday, March 1, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Combo Class 3 & 4: Techniques to Handle Challenging Behaviours/ Activities to Encourage Engagement) To RSVP, call the Home Instead PoCo office at 604552-3324. Caregivers are also invited to visit the website www. find us on
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Mixed breed dogs have plenty to offer
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ertain dog breeds, such as golden retrievers, American bulldogs and Siberian huskies, have long been popular companion animals. While purebred dogs will never go out of style, new breed combinations have spurred renewed interest in mixed breeds. According to the independent Costa Rican adoption agency Territorio de Zaguates, new breed names have helped increase the profile of mixed breeds. The group has begun the process of renaming its shelter pets with new, unique names. The monikers are based on physical characteristics of the animals as well as supposed breed makeup. Breeds such as the chubby-tailed German dobernauzer or the Alaskan collie fluffyterrier are just two of the organization’s newly dubbed dog breeds. According to Territorio de Zaguates, newfound interest in their mixed breeds has been staggering, with adoption rates jumping 1,400 per cent since the campaign began a short time ago. The ASPCA says more than 75 per cent of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds. Though the widespread interest in dog rescues continues to grow, the number of adoptions has waned in recent years. It could be because most of the dogs in shelters are mixed breeds, and there has long been a stereotype that such dogs are not as valuable as their purebred counterparts. But many dogs that are now registered with American and international kennel associations can trace their genetic origins to a handful of popular purebred dogs. For example, in the 1990s the mi-ki was
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Elsa is an energetic and friendly girl who is looking for an experienced home. Sometimes Elsa gets a bit too excited and tends to grab clothes and her leash. Once she settles down she’s a sweet girl who just loves toys and to play fetch. Elsa should attend obedience classes with her new family to work on her manners and to learn a few more basic commands.
developed and shares the bloodlines of the maltese, papillon and Japanese chin, while the kyi leo is a small companion dog breed that resulted from a cross between the maltese and the lhasa apso.
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Boomer is an active and friendly guy who needs an experienced home. Boomer can be a bit rude and gets overexcited at times and will jump on you and grab your clothes. We are working on correcting this behavior, but strongly recommend that he see a professional trainer with his new family.
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Zeke is a big boy with lots of personality. We are guessing Zeke is around 1-2 years old. He is friendly and outgoing and always ready to play. He has lots of energy so would do well in a home that can keep him active. Zeke would do well to attend some basic obedience classes to work on his basic commands and leash skills. He is pretty strong and needs to be walked on a harness.
New breeds are frequently created for miniaturization, breed enhancement or genetic mutation or to adapt to local climates and geography. Many of the popular mixed breeds of today have been crossed with poodles, long
BEAR
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Bear is a sweet and affectionate little girl who arrived at the shelter with a broken tail. She’s had her tail removed and has healed well, we haven’t seen any residual issues from her tail amputation. Bear is a gentle and friendly girl who quickly won over staff and volunteers. Bear doesn’t seem to mind the other cats and would do fine with a new feline friend.
known for their intelligence and also their reduced propensity to shed. Yorkipoos, schnoodles, cockerdoodles and labradoodles are just a few of the newer breeds that have been paired with poodles. According to Animal Planet, many of these poodle hybrids are among the most popular of the mixed breeds. Additionally, cavachons, a cross between cavalier King Charles spaniels and the bichon frise breed, as well as chiweenies, a cross between chihuahuas and dachshunds, are growing in popularity. Many mixed breeds living in shelters were not intentionally crossed. Nonetheless, the resulting animals are still attractive to dog lovers, many of whom find mixed breeds more attractive than purebreds for a variety of reasons. • Mixed breeds tend to live longer, healthier lives because they may not be subjected to the inbreeding of some of the purebred varieties. • Mixed breeds may have a lower risk of some of the genetic diseases that plague certain pure breeds, including hip problems or eye diseases. • Very often mixed breeds are much less expensive than purebred animals. Mixed breeds are in abundance at area shelters and are frequently given away free to good homes. Mixed breed dogs have become increasingly popular thanks to clever marketing tactics and the public’s realization that mutts can make equally lovable pets as purebred pups. —MetroCreative
CHESSIE
• Spayed Female • domeStic SHort Hair, adult
Chessie was left behind when her owners moved and we can’t imagine why. She is a very sweet and affectionate cat. Chessie loves to have cuddles and will roll over to get her chin rubbed. She’s been doing very well with the other cats and if matched appropriately, would do fine in a home with other cats
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Katya is a big and beautiful girl who needs a home without other animals so she doesn’t have to share any of the attention. Katya is an affectionate girl who will on occasion even roll over for a belly rub. Katya needs regular grooming as she has quite the lions mane, she doesn’t mind being brushed as long as there are treats involved.
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After a long winter of snow and ice, many people are ready for the warmth and sunshine synonymous with spring. But dirty windows can block that sunshine from finding its way into a home. Washing windows can be quite an undertaking, particularly in those homes with many windows on multiple levels. However, there are several time-saving tips available that can cut the work considerably. • Save window washing for a cloudy day. Otherwise, the warmth and sunlight may dry the cleaning solution too quickly and you will be left with streaks on your windows. • Vacuum windowsills and tracks first to remove a good deal of dust and debris. This will reduce the amount of dirt you smear onto the windows while cleaning them. • Use a combination of a sponge soaked in cleaning solution and a squeegee to get really clean windows. The squeegee helps to prevent
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PoCo to host Pink Shirt Day activities With Stop Bullying Day coming up on Wednesday, Feb. 26, the City of Port Coquitlam is addressing the issue of bullying both in the community and in the workplace. This is Port Coquitlam’s seventh year taking part in the national anti-bullying movement that started in 2007 after students in Nova
Scotia rallied around a boy who was bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt. In B.C., the provincial anti-bullying day has been recognized since 2009. “People are more aware of bullying now, but that doesn’t mean the problem has gone away,” Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “One of the messages we
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Michael Wright, chair of PoCo’s Healthy Community Committee. “We want youth to know they are not alone and help is available.” The city is also updating its respectful workplace policy, with a stronger anti-bullying focus among the improvements to comply with new WorkSafe BC requirements. The updated policy will be presented to council for adoption at the finance and intergovernmental committee meeting on Feb. 24. All city staff will be provided with training on the policy this spring to increase awareness of and help prevent workplace bullying and harassment. Activities on Feb. 26 include: • from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hyde Away Youth Centre (Hyde Creek Recreation Centre) — youth from grades 6 to 12 are invited to wear pink and drop by for breakfast, activities and discussion, with a focus on random acts of kindness and paying it forward. Register for this free event at 604-927-PLAY or www.experienceit.ca (barcode 112981). Note: students must have a waiver signed by their parent and school to attend — download the waiver form at www.portcoquitlam.ca/stopbullying. • from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre (Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex) — a special youth/ senior dinner will feature a delicious meal with dessert, along with fun and thoughtprovoking activities that focus on what the community can do to stop bullying. All in attendance are asked to wear pink. All ages welcome — $2 for youths and $5 for adults. Register at 604-927PLAY or www.experienceit. ca (barcode 112974). • Pink “Stop Bullying — bc211” bracelets, with contact details for BC211, are available for $2 at the front desk at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre and the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex. All proceeds support the new bc211 text platform. Other anti-bullying activities include: • Youth Services staff are wearing pink shirts during February and will be joined by other city staff and council members on Feb. 26. • Parks and Recreation is offering Cyber Safety (barcode 114880) and Bullyproofing (114881) programs for children ages 7 to 11 this spring — register at 604-927PLAY or www.experienceit. ca. • The webpage at www. portcoquitlam.ca/stopbullying includes information about 2014 events as well as links to help raise awareness about and prevent bullying behaviour.
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The Circle of Friends meets at the Port Coquitlam Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St. at 7 p.m. to plan the group’s monthly events. This 50+ singles group encourages meeting new friends and participating in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre. Info: Nina at 604-941-9032. Tri-City Singles Socal Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The 50+ group offers an opportunity for singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, travel, movies and more. Info: Darline at 604466-0017.
SATURDAY, FEB 22
Kiddies Korner Preschool holds an open house from 10 a.m. to noon at 2211 Prairie Ave. in PoCo. Meet the teaching staff, and get a sense of the school’s surroundings. Reserve your spot by calling 604-941-4919 or e-mail info@ kkp.ca. Heritage Afloat/Celebrate Heritage Week at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) by learning about the city’s connection to the water, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Build a boat and test its seaworthiness. A family-friendly event. $10 per family. Info: 604-939-1648. Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society holds its annual general meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. Agenda items include the Christmas tree-chipping event, updating event display materials and funding projects. Newcomers welcome. Info: nancy_tinari@yahoo.com. The Port Moody Arts Centre presents Quote Art Workshop with Joyelle Brandt, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.). Using a single word or a quotation, participants can create their own visual reminder to inspire in 2014. The cost is $53.55, with all supplies provided. To register, go to www.pomoarts.ca, and for info e-mail joyellebrandt@shaw.ca.
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tennial Room at the Poirier Community Centre (630 Poirier St., Coquitlam), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All kinds of gently used items, for babies up to young school ages. Admission is free. Heritage Sunday at Minnekhada Regional Park, presented by Metro Vancouver, celebrates the history around the Minnekhada Lodge, off Oliver Road in northeast Coquitlam, 1 to 4 p.m. Family-friendly activities include a scavenger hunt and old fashioned craft making. Info: 604432-6359. A Sunday Coffee Concert at Terry Fox Theatre features Deanna Knight & the Hot Club of Mars, 2 to 4 p.m. (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam). Adults $24, seniors $10, students $6, and 12 and under free. Info/Tickets: www. experienceit.ca.
MONDAY, FEB 24 The Yarilo Music Society hosts its annual
piano competition, 7 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) featuring seven participants competing for a $2000 scholarship. The event is free for the public.
TUESDAY, FEB 25 Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 1
p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. Info: Julie Park at 604-936-6027.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 26 SHARE Society hosts a 13-week 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. This week’s discussion is on “Cocaine & crystal meth — the struggle to recover.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.
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Wolves put bite on cup rival Finish is everything. The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Wolves found the back of the net three times last Saturday, emerging from their Imperial Cup round-of-16 with a 3-1 triumph over the Langley Hurricanes. That offensive connection was a nice sign, as the club has been rationing its offence recently, Wolves head coach Les Krivak remarked. “I think we really had things under control most of the game,” said Krivak. “While [Langley] had a few spells of possession, they didn’t get very close with them.”
When they did, the defence, led by Anthony DiNicolo and Devin Phelan, and netminder Dillan Fogliato stood their ground. Coquitlam took the lead just before the half when Andrew Veer sent a perfect cross to Carson Gill at the far post, where the forward headed it past the Langley keeper. Early in the second half, Carlo Basso cashed in another header. Adam Jones fired home Andre Pietramala’s pass for a 3-0 lead. Langley tallied with under a minute left off a free kick. The win now puts Coquitlam into the
Imperial Cup’s quarterfinals against Columbus FC, tonight (Friday) 8 p.m. at Percy Perry Stadium at Coquitlam Town Centre. Their opponent is a team they’ve beaten twice, but both by one goal. “[Columbus is] a really good side and they’ve probably got the best defence and goalkeeping in the league,” said Krivak. “It’s going to be a tough game — we have to tire them out and hold back their two strong strikers.” For more soccer stories and scores, visit www. thenownews.com.
Rookie discovers own hoop dream Dan OLSON
sports@thenownews.com It was with some trepidation and reluctance that Andrew Weekes accepted an invitation to pick up a basketball late last summer. Now he dares opponents to knock it out of his hands. The 31-year-old Coquitlam native is joining the throngs of athletes in Mission at the B.C. Winter Games this weekend, playing for northern B.C.’s wheelchair basketball squad. It comes just a handful of months after Weekes agreed to give it a try, after a customer at his work told him about a program in Port Moody. “I didn’t even know that [wheelchair basketball] was a sport until I saw it,” recalled Weekes. “[The customer] saw me in my chair and asked me if I knew about it. He gave me his card and invited me to try it.” Upon giving it a try, he was again tipped off about the Winter Games opportunity and attended a tryout. “I thought I was a long shot because I just really started playing. It was a huge shock to me that I made it.” The Pinetree Secondary alum said while he is older than the B.C. games teenage target age group, he received an exemption due to his relatively new status in the sport, along with the fact that there are some regions which have difficulty filling team lineups. His whole life changed seven years ago when Weekes went into the hospital with a bad case of bacterial pneumonia. “I just got sick with the flu and caught bacterial pneumonia… I
was working right up to the day I went into the hospital. Eight months later I was wheeled out,” he recalled. Although he was fairly active as a teenager, playing both soccer and baseball, the thought of having an active lifestyle was silenced by the paralysis which put him into a wheelchair. Regaining some strength and mobility as time passed, Weekes relearned how to walk with the aid of walkers and canes about four years ago. “I taught myself how to walk again. I had a bit of movement and I just kept pushing, walking with crutches and now I can go walk into the store without any assistance.” But his wheelchair is still a part of his everyday equipment. Working at the United Boulevard Home Depot, Weekes said he enjoys meeting and helping people and would love nothing better than to assist others with mobility issues to discover wheelchair sports. “I like being able to help people, share information and my experiences,” he said. “I’m a huge team player and having someone in a [wheelchair] offer tips and advice was something I really appreciated.” He is aiming to become a coach as well as a supportive voice helping others facing similar challenges. In that vein, he encourages others in the Tri-Cities to come out and give wheelchair sports a try. The Port Moody Rec Centre has a wheelchair basketball program on Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. It also has drop-in wheelchair rugby on Wednesdays at 6 to 7:30 p.m. Although the programs do have a
SPORTS SHORTS BIG ‘D’ IN RAPIDS WIN
Going 14 for 72 from the field isn’t a promising stat in basketball circles — in fact, it’s downright soccer-like. But the Riverside Rapids were virtually waterproof when it came to defence, limiting Maple Ridge to just four points through the first quarter en route to a 39-28 victory at the senior girls AAA Fraser Valley tournament on Tuesday. The win bolted the Rapids into tonight’s Valley semifinal game against Holy Cross, and more importantly, clinched a berth into next month’s provincial championships. “It was definitely an offensive nightmare,” noted Riverside coach Paul Langford. “We played great on defence but we were just horrendous with our shooting — Amanda [Matsui] really saved us.” A Grade 10 forward, Matsui canned backto-back treys late in the third quarter as part of a 21-point performance. RiversidefacesHolyCrosstonight(Friday), 7:45 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre. A win would put them into Saturday’s 3:15 p.m. final, also in Langley.
EXPRESS UPENDED
A shortage of puck luck cost the Coquitlam Express Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to the leagueleading Langley Rivermen. Despite out-shooting the Rivermen 34-29, the Express were blanked after taking a brief 1-0 lead on Ryan Rosenthal’s powerplay goal early in the first period. The Coquitlam captain buried his 31st goal of the season, tying him with Canon Pieper for the team lead. Langley tied it three minutes later, with an extra-man marker of its own, then took the lead in the second frame. They added a pair of insurance tallies, including an empty net goal, to close out the scoring. Gordie Defiel stopped 25 shots in the loss. Coquitlam, with just three games remaining in the regular season, hosts the Prince George Spruce Kings tonight (Friday), 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre.
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Coquitlam’s Andrew Weekes has rediscovered his love for sports and will compete at this weekend’s BC Winter Games. registration fee, Weekes said the first session, and introduction to the sport, is free. “I’ve gotten so much from the people I’ve learned, who helped me avoid a ‘pity party,’” he said. “I was pretty stubborn and kind of retreated. I feel better about myself
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In a span of four days, the North Coquitlam United under-13 boys Hammers pounded out two more wins — beginning with a 6-1 ambush of Chilliwack. The Hammers took the lead on Marcus Grzac’s free kick, while Habib Dbouk counted a pair. Cam Braidwood also tallied twice, with Ryan Sheehy chipping in with a single. North Coquitlam followed that positive result by clipping Port Moody 3-0. Liam Chernoff anchored the defensive side while sibling Stu accounted for all three goals at the other end. Also playing well in support were Nathan Twa on offence and Justin Wong on defence.
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