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jdeutsch@thenownews.com There appears to be a break in the case of a hit-and-run that took the life of a PoCo teen last year. Coquitlam RCMP confirmed a report regarding the Sept. 10, 2013 crash that killed Annie Leung has been forwarded to Crown counsel for consideration. “We spoke to someone we believe who is in relation to this, but that is all we can say until we have the final say from Crown,” RCMP Cpl. Jamie

Chung told the Tri-Cities NOW. “The report will tell Crown what happened and everything surrounding the case, and there is someone we’ve talked to already.” Leung, a 16-year-old student at Riverside Secondary, was killed after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Mary Hill and Pitt River roads. Investigators said Leung was crossing Mary Hill with a friend when a dark-coloured truck hit her while she was in the crosswalk. The driver allegedly stopped for a moment, CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Family concerned over ﬂu vaccine

Jeremy DEUTSCH

As flu season winds down, it’s been a particularly brutal one for a Port Moody family. Not because of the virus, but because of what the family believes the flu vaccine has done to their daughter. Victoria Williams said her family’s troubles began on Oct. 22, 2013, when she took her nine-year-old daughter Alexus to the Shoppers Drug Mart on St. Johns Street for her annual flu shot. Her daughter has had them in the past, so there wasn’t any trepidation. Williams said the pharmacist administered the shot, but as she pulled out the shot, the handle and needle separated. She said the pharmacist figured she didn’t get the whole shot, so Alexus got a second one in the other arm. But Williams said immediately after, her daughter felt painful sensations from head

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Victoria Williams says her daughter, Alexus, has experienced a range of physical symptoms since receiving a flu vaccine more than four months ago. to toe, starting with her finger. Mom and daughter sat in

the pharmacy for 15 minutes after the shot, but the symptoms didn’t let up. The

“I never believed vaccines would do anything like this,” she told the Tri-Cities NOW. Williams said she’s come forward to tell her daughter’s story in hopes that other people who got the shot in the community — and might also be suffering a similar situation — would step forward and lend credence to her claims. She also believes there are more people out there suffering from symptoms, but they don’t know why. “People have a right to know what’s wrong with them, if they’re given a bad lot,” Williams said. She said she’s filed a report through the pharmacy and doesn’t put any blame on the pharmacist or the store. She adds she just wants her daughter to get better. Calls to the pharmacist who runs the pharmacy at the Shoppers Drug Mart location were not returned prior to Tri-Cities NOW deadline. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

medication, and if that didn’t work, take her to the hospital. That’s eventually where Alexus ended up. Williams said the doctors at Royal Columbian Hospital told her Alexus either had an allergic reaction or her symptoms were due to “emotions.” But over the weeks and now months, Williams says her daughter’s symptoms have only gotten worse. She’s battled a constant tight throat, headache, stomach, leg and arm pain. Williams said her daughter has gone through a battery of tests but doctors can’t find the problem, with the professionals suggesting it’s all in her head. But the Port Moody mom isn’t convinced. She said the pharmacist at the drug store also had an adverse reaction to the flu shot, and Williams believes her daughter got a bad batch of the vaccine.

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Family concerned over flu vaccine

chief medical health officer, since a single batch can make up tens of thousands of doses. “These come in big, big lots,” he said. In response to requests for information, However, Van Buynder said he doesn’t want officials with the Fraser Health Authority said there doesn’t appear to have been a report to pretend there are never problems with the vaccine. filed by the family. He said most people have no reaction to the The health authority’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Paul Van Buynder, told the Tri- flu shot, while some will get a bit of redness Cities NOW the likelihood that there is a bad with localized pain, which is gone in a day. Van Buynder indicated there has been the batch of the flu shot is virtually none, adding a problem would have been caught through occasional report of something called “frozen shoulder syndrome,” where the rigorous process involved a sore arm continues for a in the vaccine program. while following the shot. “We have a monitoring proHe said there is debate over cess, because we obviously The likelihood we whether the syndrome occurs want to know if this is hapbecause the injection is given pening” he said, adding his have a bad batch too deeply. office hasn’t received any in Canada is zero. The chief medical health complaints about the vaccine this year. –Dr. Paul Van Buynder officer also noted two separate examples, one dating back “I don’t want to cover up Fraser Health to 2001, when a bad batch anything that says I’ve got a was behind a condition that bad batch or there’s somecaused people to have sore thing going on, because we need to make sure that we can maintain the and red eyes, while another one in Australia confidence of the public in the vaccine pro- three years ago made children sick. In those cases, the manufacturers were gram.” Van Buynder, who couldn’t comment on this shown to have erred in the purification procase specifically, explained Fraser Health has cess. Van Buynder noted Canada doesn’t get flu a process whereby people who experience an adverse reaction to the shot can talk to their vaccines from the manufacturers involved in vaccine provider, who then automatically fills those incidents. “The likelihood we have a bad batch in out a form that goes through his office. The form is then passed on to provincial Canada is zero,” he said. As for this year’s flu season, the provincial and federal government health offices. He noted there are two people in his office health officer is expected to declare it over in dedicated to monitoring adverse responses to a couple of weeks. Fraser Health also noted the number of the vaccine. For the pharmacy to have received a bad people seeking the flu vaccine has tapered off batch is also not possible, according to the during the last few weeks.

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the video had garnered tips from the public, but did not offer specific details. looked back, then took off. A month after the incident, Chung didn’t offer any details contained in the Leung’s parents spoke to the report to Crown, where the media, urging the driver to suspect is from, or when any come forward. The famcharges might ily also talked be laid. about their He also daughter, notdidn’t say ing she liked when investiShe loved to to draw and gators caught contribute wanted to up with the anything she be an artist, suspect. designer or A few days could to help author when after the inciher school. she got older. dent, RCMP –Annie Leung’s “She loved released a to contribute video, taken parents, at a 2013 anything she from a nearby press conference could to help home on Mary her school,” Hill Road, which showed a possible sus- her parents said in October, pect in a black truck driving adding Annie helped draw away from the scene of the posters to promote school activities. crash. Police said the family didn’t At the time, police noted

want to speak to the media for this story. While nearly six months have passed, Chung said the case has been a high priority for local Mounties. “Even once a year is way too many. Someone is dead so we take it very seriously,” he said of the incident. Leung’s case is one of two high-profile hit-and-runs in the Tri-Cities that happened during the last half of 2013. In November, Juan Jose Rosales, 76 and Marta Rosales, 66, were killed after a hit-and-run near Austin Avenue and Gatensbury Street. The driver, believed to be in his 90s, allegedly took off after the incident. No charges have been filed in that case, but Chung said police continue to investigate. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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BI-WEEKLY ‘COMPSTAT’ ALERTS TO FOCUS ON HOT SPOTS

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com If you’ve got a business in the Maillardville area of Coquitlam where Lougheed Highway and Brunette Avenue cross, you’ll probably want to know the area has been a hot spot for break-ins during the last couple of weeks. Likewise, if you live in the Cape Horn part of town along Mundy Street, you’ll surely be interested to get a heads up that thieves are breaking into homes, specifically on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. But finding out this information really wasn’t possible unless you regularly chatted with all of your neighbours, until now. Coquitlam RCMP have launched a biweekly bulletin on their website, called CompStat, meant to alert residents in the force’s jurisdiction (Coquitlam, PoCo, Anmore and Belcarra) about public safety issues. Released every second Thursday, the CompStat alerts will highlight crime trends in specific “hot spot” locations around the community.

RCMP Const. Jamie Phillipson said crimes listed will generally include property-based offenses like residential/commercial break and enters and thefts from and of vehicles. Those are the crimes he suggested are commonly committed by prolific offenders. “By providing this information on a bi-weekly basis, we’re not only increasing awareness, but also encouraging the public to report any criminal activity to the police,” Phillipson told the Tri-Cities NOW. The CompStat alerts contain a series of maps with specific neighbourhoods highlighted. They also indicate specific streets and the types of crimes being committed along them, in addition to safety and prevention tips. This is the first such program for the detachment. Phillipson said the force will be using social media to get the word out to the public. The first batch of alerts for the period from March 6 to 18 were posted Thursday. The three areas identified include the two mentioned at the top of this story.

The third is in the Austin Heights area, near Rochester Avenue in the north to Grayson Avenue in the south, and from Clayton Street/Dunlop Street in the west to Guilby Street in the east. The area has experienced break-ins to homes and detached garages, occurring both in the day and overnight. What the alerts won’t do is pinpoint specific locations of crime like dots on a map. Phillipson said there would be no operational purpose to pinning crimes, adding the point of the program is to have the public engage with police and be an extra set of eyes and ears. According to Coquitlam RCMP, every two weeks detachment investigators and staff come together for CompStat, a forum they use to review and analyze local crime data and make plans to address the issues. The force said the CompStats data are the cornerstone of its crime reduction strategy. To catch CompStat alerts, follow Coquitlam RCMP at twitter.com/cqrcmp using the hashtag #CQCompStat. The alerts will also be posted Thursday afternoons at Coquitlam.rcmp.ca.

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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Stakeholders from a variety of sectors will look to tackle the many complexities involved in integrating new Canadians into the workforce at a business forum in Coquitlam next week. The Changing Face of the Tri-Cities: Business/ Immigrant Forum and Dialogue runs on Wednesday, March 12 at the Executive Inn on North Road. The two-plus hour meeting will see business leaders matched with recent immigrants to identify barriers that both groups experience. “We’ve got some very good business leaders in the community who will be teamed with the newcomers to our community, and they will team up to have some open dialogue about the challenges they face on both ends,” said Michael Hind, executive director of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

Outside of the chamber, a host of other agencies — united under the name “the Tri Cities Welcoming Communities Project” — are taking part, including School District 43, SUCCESS, Douglas College and the local RCMP. Among points that need to be addressed is the recognition of foreign credentials, according to Hind. “Often we’ll find that lots of newcomers are coming here with a lot of credentials and degrees from their countries, but they may not be recognized here,” Hind said. “That’s one of the major frustrations that I hear about.” Census statistics and numbers from the 2011 National Household Survey suggest the Tri-Cities’ immigrant population continues to increase at a high rate: it grew by 17 per cent between 2006 and 2011, while the Metro Vancouver average hovered around 10 per cent. Further statistics suggest immigrants currently account for 40 per cent of the TriCities population. Of those recent immigrants, 41 per cent have a bachelor’s degree or a higher level of education. However, 13 per cent of those recent immigrants remain

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New West needs to share the road load

here is little doubt, the situation with the aging Pattullo Bridge needs to be solved — and fairly quickly. And thanks to an unusual press conference held by the City of New Westminster on Wednesday, we know what officials in that community want. Besides supporting a new four-lane span and saying nay to a six-lane bridge (an idea the City of Surrey likes) the city also said the end goal is to work towards “no new added capacity in the transportation system for vehicles passing through the city.” The City of New West would also support a new fourlane bridge between Surrey and Coquitlam, combined with a two-or-three lane rehabilitation of the Pattullo. As the region continues to grow, it’s unrealistic for New Westminster to say no to more traffic in its community. Coquitlam stepped up with the Port Mann project. Years of construction for the bridge has apparently taken a brutal toll on the bottom line of businesses along the construction route. It would be hard to imagine Coquitlam residents and businesses stomaching more construction along the south portion of the city for another bridge. That’s not to mention the unwillingness by New Westminster to replace the single-lane Bailey bridge, also now falling apart. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart has long expressed his concern about the accessibility to the region’s biggest hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, during busy times like rush hour. For anyone who’s been stuck in the traffic mess between the two communities, they probably share those same concerns. That’s nice of the Royal City to support another bridge into Coquitlam, but it’s time for New Westminster to step and take on its share of the transportation load.

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n my house, Disney movies are plated in gold. They are the only reason my family still owns a VHS player. The endless tales and spectacular musical numbers transport you to a world where happily ever after is just around the corner, and that if we really believe, we too can turn into mermaids. Now I’m not a blonde with a fairy god mother, or the princess of Arabia with a pet tiger. But, to these beautiful women of fiction, they all longed for something much, much more. Belle wanted adventure in the great outdoors. Ariel wanted to walk on the world above. Jasmine wanted life beyond her castle walls, and well I guess Aurora just wanted to wake up. Most of the time we are jealous of these heroines that seem to have it all, but maybe their lives are less than picture perfect. Poor Belle. A permanent apron wrapped around her waist. She is so bored that all she can do is read the same books over and over again, while a crazy stalker on steroids insists on marrying her. She ends up having intimate relations with an animal that has anger issues. Sure he ends up incredibly handsome, but doesn’t that defeat the purpose of the movie? We can give her credit she hasn’t won, but if we’re being honest, she would’ve never kissed the Beast. The same goes with Ariel. She did end up being able to walk the land above, and marry the prince; but there is something seriously wrong with a guy who would consider marrying a girl after three days, meeting her on a

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beach (fairly naked) and never having a real conversation with her. They don’t show much after the credits roll, but there’s a huge chance that marriage didn’t end up happily ever after. Plus you would think having a bunch of older sisters, one of them would tell you not to sell your soul to a sea witch and pursue a guy you’ve never talked to. You can really see the strong family bonds there. I’m not sure what it is about these girls, but they all seem to fall for the highest rank of man there is. I mean we’ve got Gods, generals, countless princes, a beast that still turns into a prince, a street rat that manages

to turn into a prince, a frog who turns into a prince ... It must get exhausting having such high standards all the time. And I’m not sure if it’s because of their beauty, but other than talking animals these girls don’t really have any friends. Come to think of it, not many have mothers either. Jasmine, Belle, Ariel, Pocahontas, Snow White, Jane: They all grew up under their father’s wing which leads the question as to why more of these princesses didn’t end up as tomboys. I suppose what’s the point in dwelling over missing links in the family when there’s an attractive prince out there I can marry. Each movie ends in a kiss or a dance or some unrealistic testament of love. We watch these movies until we know the words. So why are some still so confused of where we get our unrealistic expectations from? Don’t look too hard. It’s there to see, from the beautiful, magical Disney. Shantelle Chan is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam.

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LETTERS A THANK YOU FOR THE HELP

I would like to express my thanks to the gentleman who helped out when my wife had a “slip & fall” last Friday, at the Fremont Dollarama store. This man’s attention was much appreciated, as my wife was in considerable pain, and his concern for her comfort was extremely kind. I would also like to thank the staff at the Dollarama for their attention and for quickly calling for an ambulance. With the professional skill of the ambulance medics, and, that of the doctors and nurses at Eagleridge Hospital, my wife is on-the-mend. My wife and I are pleased to find that there is kindness and caring still, in this somewhat hectic world we all live in. N. Meers Coquitlam

Webster. Rape is not a culture or a belief in the Western world, so to say we live in a rape culture is completely inaccurate. There does exist a small segment of society that will sexually attack another person. It is only realistic and smart to not encourage these sick people by dressing in provocative ways, at least not in situations where personal security cannot be ensured. Is it honest for a young woman to agree to sex and then change her mind after the event? And remember that many women falsely report sexual abuse — even to the extent where the accused serves a prison sentence. I think this column is very one- sided and does not look at all the facts. The author should read “Can she consent to sex after drinking?” by Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente, to get a more balanced picture. Coquitlam Joan Davies

NOT A ‘RAPE WAITING FOR CULTURE’ HERE EMPLOYMENT Re: “‘Rape culture’ is a realEQUALITY

ity,” Friday, Feb. 28. A culture is “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society ...” according to Merriam

Re: “Men, not women, are at a disadvantage here,” Wednesday Feb. 26.

I believe the clearest example of employment discrimination lies within Ms. Davies’ own facts. As she states, 60 per cent of post-secondary education degrees and 58 per cent of enrollments are female. Which begs the question, why are women still underpaid and undervalued? A Canadian woman earns 72 cents for every dollar that a man earns despite these advances in education. On top of that, the nature of the work they are offered also differs drastically. While men expect to receive permanent employment with full-time work, women have to resort to precarious, part-time positions. This is often because, along with contributing to the family finances, they are usually the primary caregiver at home, giving them less time and energy to focus on their career. Affirmative action programs exist to give an advantage to women who struggle with this environment and may work hard in university but fail to achieve the same results as their male counterparts. These are advantages that men receive by virtue of being men. Consider the story of a male engineer with an androgynous name who couldn’t help but notice the flood of call-backs he received once adding a “Mr.” to

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his title. Consider the thousands of women who lose recognition in the workplace on account of being indirectly penalized for having children and, subsequently, are skipped over for any promotions to middle-management (a penalty that fathers tend to avoid). Thus, even given the added perks of hiring females, many women still face discrimination based on gender after beginning their employment. It is overly simplistic to assume that because women are seemingly given better opportunities, they are getting a better deal. We have a long way to go yet before reaching employment equality and any assistance by the government or businesses will definitely be of tremendous help. Sam Mian Coquitlam

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Spirit of Coquitlam Grant 2014 Calling all Non-Proﬁt Groups and Community Organizations Applications are now being accepted for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant The 2014 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant funds projects that contribute to a sense of community and a high quality of life for Coquitlam residents. Consideration is given to organizations and projects that engage in getting people active, sports hosting, public art, festivals and events or new initiatives that align with the City’s strategic goals.

Timeline Application 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. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend and pre-registration is required. Workshop will be held at the Innovation Centre, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Workshop Dates: • Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (barcode #464563) 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Bailey bridge saga still unresolved

A NEW SPAN COULD BE INSTALLED IN JULY

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com It appears July has been targeted as a narrow, monthlong window to replace the aging Bailey bridge linking southwest Coquitlam and New Westminster. An engineering report provided to both cities earlier this week suggests continually repairing the aging bridge is impractical, and a new one must be built. “I agree — we wanted it replaced last summer,” said Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart. “We’ll repair the bridge and it will crack again. We can’t keep throwing money at this old, old bridge.” According to Stewart, the 20-year-old bridge will likely be repaired in its current state, with no new additions. He noted that when the bridge does re-open, which should take place within the next two to three weeks, it will likely be open to standard vehicle traffic only, along with severe weight

NOTICE OF INTENTION City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4460, 2014 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to adopt “City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4460, 2014” at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on March 31, 2014. The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of a 1140m2 undeveloped lane and 3770m2 of undeveloped road adjacent to 1254 Soball Street (Leigh Park) as shown in bold outline on the map below. The applicant (City) is requesting to cancel these undeveloped lane and road allowances and consolidate them into Leigh Park.

restrictions. From there, it’s hoped a two-lane bridge will be brought in as a replacement in July. Stewart said July is one of the only times of year for the new bridge to be installed, due to the short window where few, if any, fish are inhabiting the adjacent Brunette River. However, the provincial arbitrator currently looking into the long-standing dispute between the two cities could influence that decision. “This is a unique, thankfully, kind of dispute in that it’s gone on for so long,” Stewart said. “It really is a somewhat ridiculous situation when you have motorists from other communities driving down our four-lane truck route and then coming upon a one-lane Bailey bridge that’s been there for 20 years.” The latest incident in the

long-standing bridge saga took place last weekend, when New West officials found cracks in the underside of the bridge, prompting the closure. It’s the second time in 13 months the bridge has been closed for an extended period. Coquitlam has repeatedly called for a four-lane replacement to be installed, though New Westminster has continually opposed that plan. Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce executive director Michael Hind said in an interview Thursday his organization wrote to the province last year asking for some form of intervention. “We’re trying to sit down with the New West chamber to find out what their position is on the whole thing and see where this is going,” he said, “but we don’t have a policy on it yet.”

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Port Moody police are asking for the public’s help to track down an alleged crook who wanted to do more than just eat fresh. Police said the incident took place in the late afternoon of Feb. 17, after a man walked into the Subway restaurant on St. Johns Street demanding money from the cash register. Investigators said the suspect flashed a weapon, though the type of weapon was not described, taking off with an undetermined amount of money. No one was hurt in the robbery. Police noted an Asian woman entered the store and walked past the suspect as he left, and they’re hoping to speak with this witness, who left the scene before police arrived. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man stand-

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ing five-feet eight-inches tall, with a medium/athletic build and blond/brown facial hair. He wore gloves, a green hooded sweatshirt and mirrored rectangular sunglasses. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Steve McCuaig of the Port Moody Police Department at 604461-3456.

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A former Tri-Cities resident dubbed the “bedroom dentist” who was convicted of running an illegal dentistry practice has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, the Canada Revenue Agency said Thursday. Tung Sheng Wu pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion and was ordered in Vancouver Provincial Court Wednesday to pay fines totalling $33,000. The fines represent 75 per cent of the federal income taxes evaded. In November, Wu turned himself in to Toronto police after he was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. He had been sentenced to three months in jail last year after a judge convicted the 62-year-old man of contempt of

court for ignoring a 2003 court order to stop practising dentistry without a licence. Wu didn’t show up for that court hearing so he was convicted in absentia and was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant. Last May, the college uncovered an illegal dental operation in the Vancouver-area and warned hundreds of people to get tested for blood-borne illnesses such as hepatitis and HIV. The college believes Wu performed dental work on more than 450 people. CRA investigators say Wu failed to report income from this illegal dental practice for the 2009 through 2012 taxation years total-

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On top of those concerns, Schiere said a jkurucz@thenownews.com handful of mature trees would be cut down Plans for a 20-plus storey tower in near the property line separating the two Burquitlam have area residents upset over the developments. He also suggested the back new building’s potential impacts on views, lane adjacent to the two properties would be safety and privacy. overrun with traffic from the Farrow Street resident new development. Willem Schiere told Coquitlam Council was decidedly muted council in committee Monday in its response Monday, given We’re very the Beedie Living proposal for the rezoning application hasn’t a 26-storey tower at 520 Como come before council yet. concerned it’s Lake Ave. will erode quality “I wanted to make sure that going to impact of life for the more than 250 councilisopenminded,because our privacy. people already living in nearby whenever we go through these developments. processes, sometimes the first –Willem Schiere Noting the tower will be person we hear from, we then Coquitlam Resident located 25 metres (82 feet) react,” Mayor Richard Stewart from his building, Schiere said said in an interview Tuesday. “I the development will negatively impact pri- did want to make sure that council did its duty vacy, the amount of light his building gets and to be open minded and not pre-judge applicatraffic volumes in the area. tions one way or the other.” According to Schiere, the proposed buildJim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s manager of ing is too close and too tall, and runs the risk planning and development, said the rezoning of “destabilizing the community.” application will likely come before council “We’re very concerned it’s going to impact later this month. If it does, the issue will be on our privacy,” he said. the March 31 public hearing agenda.

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short of the double-blind slam test, I don’t think we can tell you what percentage of the population can identify a car make by the sound of the door closing. TOM: That said, I’d advise against guessing at all in this case. If the truck was screeching as it pulled away, it’s more likely that he needs a belt rather than powersteering fluid. And you need to know more than just “make and model” to get him the right belt for his car. RAY: So, here’s what you do: Next time he’s hanging out with you, building up that bar tab, go outside and look near the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side for the 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN). That’s a unique identifier that provides all kinds of information, including year, make, model, trim level, engine type, place of assembly and the truck’s birth order in the assembly line. TOM: So if, for instance, you write down your friend’s

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The City of Coquitlam is rolling out a new tool to help some of its newest neighbourhoods. Along with the introduction of the city’s Stream and Drainage System Protection Bylaw in September 2013, the city has also installed a data logger for rainfall monitoring on Burke Mountain in the city’s northeast section. Storm water runoff from construction sites can erode disturbed soils, carry them off-site and contribute significant amounts of sediment

and soil to the surrounding environment. According to a press release, the data logger tool will give all developers, builders, environmental monitors and residents information about the amount of rain collected to help them meet the bylaw’s requirements for erosion and sediment control. The city’s website has a hyperlink that connects directly to the rainfall data. The city also provides a link to the Como Lake Avenue rainfall data via the

Government of Canada, which is not a real time logger but is updated every 24 to 48 hours. Both can be viewed at www.coquitlam.ca/esc under “Rainfall Monitoring.” The city will monitor the northeast section data collected to ensure that all builders and contractors working in the neighbourhood have up-to-date information so the relevant criteria in the new Stream and Drainage System Protection Bylaw will be followed to protect all water-

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courses in the northeast area of Coquitlam. In an effort to protect and enhance the integrity of Coquitlam’s drainage system and aquatic environments, including creeks and rivers, the city has adopted mandatory minimum best management practices through the new bylaw. Erosion and sediment control (ESC) techniques are important to maintaining a clean, healthy waterway ecosystem and supporting aquatic wildlife.

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PoCo begins cemetery expansion

Work has begun on the expansion of the scattering garden at the Port Coquitlam Cemetery located at 4150 Oxford St., according to a press release from the city. Currently, families can choose to memorialize their loved ones by purchasing a boulder with a plaque and spreading the cremains around and under the boulder in a peaceful woodland setting. This method of internment has become increasingly popular in the past

few years. As a result, the current scattering garden is running out of space. In order to continue providing this service, PoCo is expanding the garden into the unoccupied grass space at the front of the cemetery along Oxford Street. The existing cedar hedge and chainlink fence is being removed and a new fence and hedge will be installed by the end of March at the perimeter of the site along Oxford. The new fence and hedge are being located with care to maintain proper

view lines for traffic on the curve of Oxford Street. Once the fence and hedge are installed, a new path system will be built and trees and shrubs planted to create a natural landscape inside the cemetery where there will be many opportunities for new boulders to be placed. That process will unfold over the summer months. The expanded garden will supply enough sites to meet the needs for the next 10 years.

Waste pickup changes coming to Coquitlam Beginning July 1, the City of Coquitlam will move to an automated waste collection system that will result in a 20 per cent savings to the garbage utility rate for residents. As of July 1, Coquitlam residents can expect bi-weekly garbage pick up and weekly Green Can pick up. The city will be provide all single-family homes with a new garbage cart and a wildlife-resistant Green Can cart. The cost for these standard carts has been incorporated into the annual garbage utility fee. Residential recycling,

including single-and multifamily, will be managed by Multi-Material BC (MMBC) and financed by businesses that produce the items to be recycled. Visit www.multimaterialbc. ca for more info. The city will share more detailed information over the coming months regarding the new service, the new carts, and how to use them. To stay apprised of the latest details and information over the coming months, Coquitlam residents are encouraged to: • Sign up for Curbside

Collection Schedule & Reminders to get the latest information to your smartphone or e-mail. Visit www. coquitlam.ca/curbsidecollection to sign up, or search “Coquitlam Curbside Collection” — a free download in your iPhone or Android app store. • Like the city’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ cityofcoquitlam) or follow the City on Twitter (@ CityofCoquitlam). • Watch for information coming to homes, in local newspapers, and in the community.

Tickets remain for Imagine There’s still time left to pick up tickets to the SHARE Society’s marquee yearly fundraiser.

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Rob Sheridan and Bob Collins are annual Crossroads regulars. They always have new hits and old favourites, sung with tight harmonies. Expect more songs, more entertainment, and more fun!

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INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT Public Safety Notice – Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers should be aware that construction of the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) Transmission Line continues. On-site activities include clearing of the right-of-way; construction of access roads and tower foundations; and tower assembly and erection. The ILM right-of-way continues to be a construction zone with restricted access. Restricted access is required for worker and public safety to avoid risks associated with such things as guy lines, partially constructed foundations, construction materials, or other potential hazards that may be hidden or partially hidden by the snow. Please avoid using the right-of-way for your activities. If you are in the area, use extra care when traveling around the right-of-way. The ILM project is a new 247 kilometre 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam that will expand the electrical system so that BC Hydro can continue to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

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as they once were. But it still behooves a woman to add some classic, professional pieces to her closet. While skirts and pantyhose may no longer be mandatory, dressing conservatively and cleanly in an office environment is always a safe bet. In order to achieve a wardrobe transformation without breaking the bank, the fashion experts at Marie Claire advise adding separates to build around a base suit. Find a suit that is flattering to your

figure and make it a workplace staple. Then purchase coordinating pants, sweater sets, shirts, another skirt and accessories that can be mixed and matched with elements from the suit to create different looks. If your budget allows, purchase another suit in a different colour so you can continue to build wardrobe possibilities. When selecting base pieces, opt for neutral colors of tan, grey, black and blue so that these items can

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Use digital marketing to target customers Are you looking for a new way to connect with potential customers? If so, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event you might find interesting, called Get Noticed Online — Maximize Your Digital Marketing, on Thursday, March 20. This session, which features Hussein Alibhai, senior sales manager with the Yellow

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shoes are allowed, make sure they are clean and not the pair you wear while tending to your garden. Avoid graphic T-shirts that feature potentially offensive or suggestive messages. In more conservative companies, dressing down may be opting for khakis instead of suits. It is important to know the difference. Women who are adding to their wardrobes can include these all-time business staples. • Classic black pump shoes • Crisp, button-down white shirt • Fine-knit sweater in a bright colour • Camisole or shell in a neutral colour to

wear under blazers • Cardigan in black or white that can be worn over tops or dresses • Fitted, sleeveless dress that can be paired with a suit jacket or cardigan • Straight-hemmed skirt in a neutral colour • Flat-front black, grey and tan pants • Neutral-coloured wool coat and a rain jacket Over time, women can add to their wardrobes as budgets allow and they learn more about what is acceptable at their places of hire. —MetroCreative

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Secret Location’s menu has transitioned into an exciting new evening format: a choice of three tasting menus (three course, five course, or 10 course). We indulged in the 10 course option and dishes included tea smoked sockeye salmon with parsnip mascarpone and coffee crusted ostrich with burnt leek and black garlic puree, pine oil and heirloom carrot. To say, “Dinner is served” would be an understatement. 1 Water St., 604-685-0090 • www.secretlocation.ca Read the full review on & DINING & HEALTH NIGHTLIFE www.vitamindaily.com

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Dr. Bennett is the founder of Laser Light Therapy in Coquitlam. The clinic opened in December of 2008 and is the only office in the Coquitlam area offering Bioflex Laser Therapy. “To be able to offer this technology to those suffering pain and to see these patients regain their quality of life is very exciting” reports Dr. Bennett. “Patients suffering from chronic pain are experiencing rapid, permanent relief. The results speak for themselves.” Conditions ranging from muscle strains, headaches, severe arthritis, disc herniations, knee conditions, frozen shoulders, gout – all respond to the laser treatment. This therapy is non-invasive and produces no harmful side effects. In the past year the variety of painful conditions we have treated successfully is remarkable. Laser Light Therapy has been proven to increase endorphin production, reduce inflammation, elevate ATP production, and promote synthesis of collagen. Our patients report less dependence on pain medication and reduction of inflammation and swelling which leads to faster recovery time from a variety of painful injuries or conditions, like arthritic joints, neck pain, back pain or sports injuries. To be able to reduce or eliminate pain without the harmful, toxic effects of many pharmaceuticals is a benefit that all our patients appreciate.