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The old Mossom Creek Hatchery sign, burnt in a fire, was on display at Thursday’s groundbreaking event.

New life for hatchery CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON BUILDING GUTTED BY FIRE Jeremy DEUTSCH

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Welcome to Mossom Creek Hatchery 2.0. More than six months after fire destroyed the building that housed the Port Moody hatchery, on Thursday, the sod was turned in a ceremony marking the start of the construction of a new facility and the rebirth of the hatchery. Just a few days prior, the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES), the group that runs the hatchery, received the necessary building permits from the city to begin the work.

“It’s amazing to get to this point where we’re getting ready to put shovels in the ground, get the construction going and have this building operational again,” said the society’s vice-president, George Assaf. And when construction is complete on the new facility next spring, it won’t resemble anything like the old building built back in 1976. The plan is to build a two-storey, 2,600-squarefoot facility that will house the hatchery operation on the ground floor and a larger education centre and meeting room on the top floor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Monster homes a big concern ISSUE DRAWS A NEAR-CAPACITY CROWD TO A MEETING AT PORT MOODY CITY HALL

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It was a monster crowd at Port Moody City Hall to discuss a growing concern about the proliferation of monster homes in the community. A near-capacity crowd packed the Inlet theatre Tu e s d a y n i g h t , while several dozen I think it’s residents, a crying most living shame. in the Ioco Road area, – Port Moody stepped up Resident Ann to tell counKitching cil their story of a monster home coming into their neighbourhood and possible solutions to the issue. Dale Uher said he moved to the city 10 years ago to enjoy the natural setting of the community, but noted a couple of homes on April Road in front of him sold to a developer with a reputation for building super-sized homes. “These types of houses are sticking out like a sore thumb and they’re not esthetically pleasing,” he said, noting the homes will change the character of the neighbourhood forever. He asked council to consider changing the building bylaws and maximum heights allowed for new homes. Resident Geno Sakhrani said he lives right beside a monster home, suggesting his neighbours lost their view, while construction ruined the grade of his own property. He suggested part of the problem

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This home, under construction on Hope Street in Moody Centre has been dubbed the “Horror on Hope” by neighbours. is developers are difficult to deal with, calling them “bullies.” Sakhrani said he believes builders are not following the rules and wants to see developers held in check. He wasn’t alone — a number of people questioned how some homes were being built under the current bylaws. Currently, a home can’t exceed three storeys or 35 feet above grade, while the building can’t exceed 50 per cent of the size of the lot. However, the city does not calculate unfinished basement into the

square footage. The issue is complicated because of the different slopes and grades on properties. Residents in Moody Centre have also complained about monster homes in their neighbourhood, most notably a house under construction on Hope Street dubbed the “Horror on Hope”. Last month, council promised to look at the issue of monster homes in the city. Ann Kitching lives on April Road and noted neighbours have lost their view of the water and value

in their homes because of the larger houses. “I think it’s a crying shame,” she said, suggesting many of the properties in question become speculation homes. Kitching called on the city to impose a moratorium on large homes until the issue can be sorted out. Other residents like Reiner Specht also called on the city to bring in a moratorium on monster houses and for council to consult with residents. “It’s appalling to see these mon-

ster homes,” he said. Resident Ken Tough suggested the large homes go against the sustainability objectives of the city, while Sandy Liles argued the homes are being built with complete disregard for the community, adding council can’t wait a year to act. “This needs to happen right away,” Liles said. At the meeting a few residents living in Glenayre, where rancher-style homes are common, expressed their own worries that homes currently being sold will be turned into monster homes. Following the meeting, Coun. Rosemary Small said she had heard a number of good suggestions for the city to consider. Most notably, she liked the idea of limiting house sizes and having builders come before council to ask for a variance if they want something bigger. She said that would give the public a chance to provide feedback on each home. Mayor Mike Clay said the city will probably have to address the basement square footage and grade calculations, along with height limits. While he does believe developers are trying to find creative ways to get around the bylaws, he’s not convinced people are actually getting away with fudging their numbers. “I find it impossible to believe that someone could fudge something and get it past all of our inspectors, especially on an issue we know is top of mind with everyone,” Clay said. The mayor said city staff could possibly bring back some solutions as early as next week’s council meeting, or take the month of August during council’s summer break and have something ready for September.

Fundraiser to aid woman hurt in crash UPTOWN DAWG OFFERING SERVICES, FOOD, RAFFLE

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com While Kaureen Lamy was a fairly new face as a dog groomer at Uptown Dawg daycare in Port Moody, she quickly became a customer favourite. So it was with a great shock to her boss, coworkers and clients when they got the news she had been severely injured in a horrible car wreck last month. Now the company wants to give back by organizing a fundraiser to raise money for the injured woman.

This Sunday (July 20) from noon to 4 p.m., Uptown Dawg will be hosting a barbecue and dog wash at its 2615 Murray St. location, with all the proceeds going toward Lamy and her family. Tickets will be $25 and include a bath and nail for your dog, a hot dog, chips and drink and a raffle ticket. “We tried to make it really enticing for people, and all the proceeds are going to Kaureen and her family to cover expenses,” said Uptown Dawg’s owner Shannon O’Reilly, adding the typical dog service can start at $35.

On June 30, Lamy was waiting at a bus stop in Surrey when a truck hit her, following a separate collision between two vehicles. Police said the impact of the first crash sent the truck into a bus stop where Lamy and another woman were waiting. The other woman suffered only minor injuries, but Lamy lost both her legs in the incident and suffered severe internal injuries. She has remained in hospital since the crash. Lamy was on her way to work at the time of the incident. O’Reilly described Lamy as a valuable member of her team, who has a great energy

O’Reilly noted the busiand personality and a passion ness is hoping to raise about for dogs. “It’s bloody tragic. She $5,000 and has already reached part just sat down of that goal at this damn thanks to the bus stop on generosity of her way into We tried to clients, who work,” she are jumping at said, noting make it really the chance to her employee enticing for offer support. had a tough people, and all She’s hoping life already to see about prior to the the proceeds 50 dogs come incident, yet are going to by throughstill remained Kaureen and her out the day on positive and Sunday. caring. family to cover The fundT h i s expenses. raising event Sunday’s fundwill also raiser is just –Shannon O’Reilly include an part of an outauction table, pouring of supa dunk-the-dog tank, free port from the community.

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Kaureen Lamy was seriously injured when a truck hit her while she was waiting for a bus.

prize draws, wine raffle and dog ice cream. For more information, call Uptown Dawg at 604-469-3294.

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Husband charged in woman’s death

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com While there are still few details available about a murder in a townhouse unit in PoCo Tuesday, the name of the victim and suspect have been released. On Wednesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team identified the victim as Andra Ghiorghita, 38. Her husband, Irinei Catalin Ghiorghita, 38, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder in her death. Police said the two were married and had a child, who has been staying out of the country with family. The husband also made a brief appearance in a Port Coquitlam courtroom Wednesday morning. Irinei’s case has been put over to July 31, to allow him time to get a lawyer. His name did not appear in a search of court records. IHIT said investigators continue to sift through evidence in relation to the incident, but have offered few details. Police were called to the townhouse at 2495 Davies Ave. before 9 a.m. Tuesday to a report of an injured woman. But the woman died

The new building is also getting a glass balcony that will beam light into the hatchery. Assaf noted this feature is important for the fish as it provides them with a natural light cycle. The 2.0-version will also come with all the technological bells and whistles, including the ability to monitor water quality and temperature from computers off-site. The new facility is expected to cost $1.13 million, much of that money coming from fundraising and donations from the business community, different community groups and regular residents. To date, officials with BIMES note the hatchery is still about $200,000 short of that total, but has enough to start. Just last weekend, a barbecue fundraiser netted

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Andra Ghiorghita, identified as the woman killed in a PoCo townhouse Tuesday, was 38 years old. at the scene and IHIT members were called in to take over the investigation. They quickly determined foul play was involved and a man was arrested on murder-related charges. He reportedly showed up at the Coquitlam RCMP detachment to tell police his wife was hurt. The couple was originally from Romania. “She was a good person, a hard worker and a great mother,” said friend Linda Fraser. “Her family was everything to her.” Fraser said Andra was working towards her Certified General Accountant designa-

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$25,000 in donations. Much of the planning and design has been undertaken by professionals in the construction industry donating their time and expertise. For Ruth Foster, one of the two founders of the hatchery all those years ago, she’s thrilled by the outpouring of support in the community and the plans for the facility. “I like the design very much. It’s been the product of a great deal of consensus,” she said. “It’s going to be a building that serves the needs of the community really well.” The fire back on Dec. 11, 2013 ripped through the hatchery, gutting the 37year-old structure located on Mossom Creek Drive. The blaze wiped out all the eggs collected that fall, along with the hatchery’s pink salmon program, historical books and press clippings.

Two holding tanks containing coho smolts were left untouched. Thursday’s ceremony also gave dignitaries a chance to reflect on the hatchery and the devastating fire. MP James Moore said hearing about the fire was like a “kick to the stomach,” noting it was originally built the year he was born. “I’ve not known a Tri-Cities without a Mossom Creek Hatchery,” he said, adding thanks to efforts in the community, his children won’t have to either. Construction is expected to begin in earnest at the start of August in order for the facility to restart operations in time for this fall’s run of coho and chum salmon. Foster, along with fellow Centennial Secondary biology teacher Rod MacVicar, started the hatchery in 1976 as part of a school project.

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Fraser flood report paints bleak picture TRI-CITIES HAVE A NUMBER OF VULNERABLE AREAS IF MAJOR FLOOD WERE TO OCCUR

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com It sounds like the worst doomsday scenario possible — farmland completely wiped out, the decimation of entire industries and wildlife species and a $50 billion price tag to clean it all up.

That kind of outcome is predicted in a report released earlier this week that calls on the federal government and other stakeholder groups to adequately fund floodprevention measures along the Fraser River. Released Tuesday, the

report has the backing of conservation and ecology groups, along with local governments and chambers of commerce spanning the entire province. “If something catastrophic happens in the river we’re all screwed,” said Michael Hind, executive director of

the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. “The effects it could have on farmland, taking out rail traffic, taking out all the businesses … it could be huge.” The report was co-authored by Dave Park, an independent economist and former

chief economist for the Vancouver Board of Trade. Should another massive flood occur, it could affect 300,000 people and compromise $50 billion worth of infrastructure and industry: farmland, fish stocks, shipping routes and international trade. In the Tri-Cities, the areas in southwest Coquitlam and along the dikes in PoCo are the most vulnerable. “The transportation piece

If something catastrophic happens in the river we’re all screwed. –Michael Hind Tri-Cities Chamber

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is also a really big issue, specifically in the Brunette corridor and Highway 1,” added Aaron Robinson, a public policy advisor with the chamber. “That’s a major connection with a regional impact that focuses on the Tri-Cities, so that’s a really big issue as well.” Park’s report notes the lower Fraser River is on par with Canada’s other major seaway — the St. Lawrence — in terms of cargo traffic, job creation and wages:

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The City of Coquitlam has begun construction on its City Centre District Energy project to connect the civic campus buildings, City Hall, City Centre Aquatic Centre

(CCAC), RCMP Public Safety Building and Evergreen Cultural Centre. The first stage of this project began this week at the City Centre Aquatic Facility. This work will see trenching and pipe installation from CCAC across Guildford Way to Coquitlam City Hall. This work is anticipated to take approximately two and a half weeks with the crossing of Guildford to take place during the week of July 21. Due to the construction, there will be changes to the sidewalkaccessfromGuildford as well as a temporary relocation of the bus stop in front of CCAC along Guildford. There are no changes to the number of parking spaces available for facility users but for the first week of construction at CCAC the parking lot will be slightly altered, with a temporary loss of eight parking stalls. This project will continue through the fall and winter. For more information, residents can visit: www. coquitlam.ca/districtenergy.

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Know who’s knocking Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s a cautionary tale involving the Coquitlam RCMP’s very own. Recently, the 12-year-old son of a member at the detachment was home when the doorbell rang unexpectedly. The boy answered the door to a scruffy looking man in his 20’s, who was fidgety and kept scratching himself in the face. Police said he asked the boy if he could call him a taxi. The boy agreed and made his way to the phone, which is about 25 feet away from the door inside the house, with the door still open behind him. Fortunately his uncle, who is an off-duty police officer, was home and went to the door after hearing the voice of a strange man. When the officer asked the man what he wanted, the man appeared surprised and muttered “whatever.” He then turned around and left the house. Mounties said they’re not sure exactly what the man wanted, but point out the consequences could have been far worse had the uncle not intervened. “We’re advising parents if their child hears a knock on the door or the door bell ring, don’t assume that is someone they know,” said RCMP Cpl Jamie Chung, noting in

Fire starters sought Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Local Mounties are on the lookout for a trio of young men who nearly burned down an apartment earlier this week in the city centre area of Coquitlam. Police said the incident happened at just before 9 p.m. Wednesday after three young men threw what was possibly a firecracker on to the second floor balcony of an apartment in the 2900 block of Glen Drive. The firecracker somehow landed on a blanket and started a fire. No one was home at the time, but a neighbour quickly put out the fire. RCMP said the fire caused little damage to the structure. The witness didn’t get a good look at the men so police are asking anyone who might have seen three suspicious men in the area of the fire to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2014-19749.

this case, the man obviously didn’t want a cab. “Don’t just open the door, make sure they know who it is.” The officer didn’t file a police report, but instead wanted the story to serve as a reminder this type of incident can happen to anyone. Police are also offering tips to parents to help “house proof” their kids and teens including: • Know who’s on the other side of the door before they open it. If the person is a stranger, keep the door locked and don’t open it. • If a stranger phones and asks your kids where you are, teach them to say something similar to “my dad is sleeping right now, please call back.”

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• Teach them how to lock and unlock doors. They may need to unlock the door in an emergency, such as a house fire. • Make sure they can reach a responsible adult at any time, in case they have questions about safety and security. • Teach them how to operate common household appliances — such as the microwave oven, security alarm system, heating/cooling control — as they may have to use them during your absence. • If there is an emergency teach them how to make a 911 call and what information to provide to the call taker.

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Birds and bees both deserve better

t’s time to talk about the birds and the bees. Unfortunately, the facts of life aren’t all sunny these days. Bee colonies across North America are dying off in shocking numbers. Commercial beekeepers report one-quarter to one-third of their bees dying every year. That’s alarming. Bees are responsible for pollinating more than 90 per cent of the world’s flowering crops. Without bees, there is no food. A number of studies have recently linked the bee deaths to a neonicotinoid class of insecticides. The insecticides are widely used on some of North America’s biggest commercial crops, including corn, canola and soybeans. They are also used on many plants sold in commercial nurseries. When bees come into contact with the pesticide through the pollen or nectar of the plants, they suffer damaging effects. The chemical has also been linked to declines in bird populations by killing off birds’ food supplies. The chemicals have already been banned in Europe. Earlier this month, Ontario became the first province to move towards greater restriction of their use. Environmental groups in Canada have called on Health Canada to ban the pesticides here too. Many farmers have opposed that. But as one expert pointed out, if the pesticides kill all the pollinators, there won’t be any crops left to protect. One day, we’ll likely look back on this class of pesticides the same way DDT is considered today. Meanwhile, the birds and the bees and the rest of the planet deserve better. It’s time for the government to act. — Guest editorial from the North Shore News

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A post-Riverview world

raphic images of highprofile criminal acts perpetrated by mentally ill individuals are pervading the news networks these days. These incidents are usually blown out of proportion by media that seem to revel in pornographing sordid tales to their paying customers, all the while omitting the far more numerous honourable deeds. What results is a general public misled into generalizing that mentally ill individuals are violent and dangerous, when — as far as generalizations go — nothing could be further from the truth. What is going on here? The closure of Riverview by our government and the challenges concerning deinstitutionalization are the issues I’d like to briefly discuss here, for I believe they strongly contribute to our new epidemic: a mentally ill population misunderstood and improperly cared for. First of all, I believe the government’s biggest blunder recently concerning this issue was its decision to keep Riverview closed, as the facility could have continued to provide seclusion for violent patients while offering sanctuary for those too sick and fragile to survive in the outside world. The government’s decision was justified as “the most compassionate and viable solution” to our mental health problem. If this is the case, then why hasn’t the “solution” shown any positive results? Why do we still hear so frequently about violent crimes? I suspect the government has thrown us a red herring in their justifications: they have no concern for our well being at all, much less for providing “compassionate” treatment — they only want a solution that is cheap. And although Riverview certainly was anything but, at least we weren’t in the

midst of this epidemic before the hospital closed its doors. If the B.C. government cannot fathom the multitude of potential benefits for reopening Riverview, they should at least realize that alternative solutions to our mental health crisis may be even more expensive to implement. For instance, by choosing to integrate severely mentally ill individuals into the community, the government must realize there has to be acceptance from the community for that person. A severely mentally ill person who isn’t accepted with open arms, but instead molested with prejudiced remarks and disdain, will stagnate or even regress in their healing path. The need for acceptance applies in the community as it does in the work force: Employers must be willing to provide mentally ill individuals an opportunity for competitive employment, and be prepared to accommodate for their disorders, that is, if the government plans to reduce unemployment and improve our economy through deinstitutionalization. Of course, for acceptance to occur both personally and professionally, one must curb — if not eradicate — stigma, which is so pervasive and complex

that I doubt even someone as fiercely determined as Christy Clark is up to the daunting task. For one thing, reducing stigma would be an expensive undertaking: You’d have to educate politicians, teachers, employers, fathers, mothers, priests, children — the entire general public for that matter — to dispel the many myths that abound. I must commend Ms. Clark’s recent efforts and successes introducing new legislation to help prevent bullying in children and adolescents (a factor related to mental illness), but even she probably realizes this is only the beginning. It will take a paradigm shift of immense proportions before the public abroad realizes that mentally ill individuals — properly cared and accommodated for — can offer numerous admirable qualities both personally and professionally. We can be loving partners, caring parents, intelligent students and diligent workers — all motivated to excel. Your acceptance of our humanity may just be the antidote to our mental health epidemic. Peter Toth lives in Port Coquitlam.

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LETTERS 911 WAIT-TIMES ARE TOO LONG

In the fall of last year, the BC Emergency Health Services made changes on how it allocates its resources in dispatching emergency medical assistance. In the past, firefighters were often first on the scene and would offer support, and had the ability to further assess the situation first-hand until the paramedics arrived. Now people in medical distress are solely assessed when a call comes into 911 dispatch; if this call is deemed non-priority the person can wait. We experienced this unacceptable wait first-hand when our daughter was injured at a ball game a couple weeks ago. It took approximately 35 minutes for emergency responders to appear. They said the reason for the delay was that all three ambulances dedicated to the Tri-Cities were busy at the time. Our family is not alright with the current system, and we believe it is important to speak up in an effort to make change. We believe we need more ambulances and paramedics. I couldn’t agree more with the stance of the BC Professional Fire

Fighters Association, and urge the provincial government through the BC Emergency Health Services to return to the previous model of dispatching emergency responders. Nancy McCurrach Port Coquitlam

PAY PARKING AT PARK IS OK I agree with the decision to add pay parking to help support Rocky Point Park. Though Rocky Point is undoubtedly no cost to visitors outside of Port Moody, the cost of maintaining it is funded by the property taxes paid for by Port Moody taxpayers. Even after parking fees are implemented this will remain so. There is not, nor will there be, any admittance charge to the park. Citizens of the Tri-Cities are free to run, walk or bike to the park. Failing that, there are TransLink bus stops in more than one area. The fee or tax will be to take your car and pay for the privilege of parking it within Rocky Point. This is not unprecedented, as it is commonplace at Stanley Park and others throughout the Lower Mainland. Paying a mere dollar to

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TIMING STINKS ON GARBAGE CHANGE

Re: “Minister says vets well compensated,” letter to the editor from MP Julian Fantino, Friday, July 11. When did the “letters to the editor” section become a platform for elected politicians to speak on behalf of the government? Governments and politicians in general already have many venues where they can address the public. Writing a letter to the editor and having it published is one of the very few ways ordinary citizens can voice their opinions. If Mr. Fantino wants to say something as a concerned citizen, he has the same right as anyone else. If he speaks as a government minister, he should use the means available to him that we taxpayers are already paying for. Leave these pages alone for the rest of us. Hanne Gidora Coquitlam

I would like to thank the Coquitlam mayor and council for switching to garbage pickup every two weeks at the warmest time of the year. With a young family of four, it can be difficult to convert to a 50per-cent reduction in anything. Of course, I understand the objectives of saving time and money to, hopefully, help the planet. I’m not sure this is the way to go about it, but at least one can say they did something and feel better about things as we plan our winter vacation to some SecondWorld sun spot on a jet airliner or eat food imported from 500 miles away. Perhaps they could have made a decision to at least

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Teacher disciplined for displays of anger A Tri-Cities teacher has been disciplined by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch. Coquitlam teacher David John MacDonald, who was also a coach of the Grade 7 boys basketball team at Summit Middle School, was

cited by the district for displays of anger while coaching during the 2012-13 school year. MacDonald was found to have used derogatory and profane language while coaching, calling students

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“dumbasses,” labelling short students “midgets” and telling the team to “get their fingers out of their asses.” He had previously been reprimanded by the district in 2010 for yelling and using profane language when speaking to a student. The district suspended him for two days without pay and required he take a six-week anger management course. MacDonald admitted to professional misconduct in a consent resolution agreement with the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch and was reprimanded. — The Province

City to host meeting

Industrial property owners, realtors and other stakeholders are invited to attend an information meeting on consolidation of industrial zones in Coquitlam, on Thursday, July 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the upper lobby of the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, at 2080 United Blvd. To learn more about the project, visit www.coquitlam. ca/industrialzones.

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Public Notice

Intention to Sell Land or Improvements

Coast Meridian Road

Construction is beginning on Coast Meridian Road between David Avenue and Harper Road in July 2014 and will continue into 2015. Work to include:  Expansion into a four-lane street  Construction of a sidewalk on the west side of the street  Construction of a multi-use pathway along the east side of the street  Vehicle turn lanes Traffic flow and parking will be impacted during the construction and traffic delays are to be expected. Drivers encouraged to use alternate routes while above work is underway. We appreciate your patience during construction. Please watch for work crews and equipment and obey all traffic control personnel and signs, including construction speed limits. Visit coquitlam.ca/roadwork for details. Engineering and Public Works Customer Service Line: 604-927-3500. Open 24 Hours/7 Days a week.

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Notice is provided pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Coquitlam intends to sell the properties totalling, and consisting of approximately 116,110 square feet (2.67 acres), to Burke Mountain Limited Partnership and Double Beta Holdings Ltd., for a sale price of $2,322,200. The properties are legally described as: Parcel Identifier 029-322-235 That Part of Section 18, Township 40, New Westminster District Shown as Parcel A on Plan EPP32284 and Parcel Identifier 028-947-517 (a portion of) A Portion of Lot A, Section 18, Township 40, New Westminster District Plan BCP51586, Except Plan EPP29180 The sale of the above referenced properties is scheduled to complete 30 days after the final registration in the Land Title Office of the Subdivision Plan associated with the above referenced properties. For further information please contact the Mr. Perry Staniscia, General Manager Strategic Initiatives, at 604-927-3017.

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Rescued turtle OK Poirier Dry Floor

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Jeremy DEUTSCH

Construction Duration: JUNE – NOVEMBER, 2014

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Now that the fish hook has been removed from below its eye, this turtle is recuperating.

The rescue association said the animal will be handed over to biologists with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and transferred to the breeding program run in partnership with Wildlife Preservations Canada and the Greater Vancouver Zoo. This is not be the first time local residents have stepped in to save an animal and bring it to the Wildlife Rescue Association for care. Late last year, a whitethroat swift named Taylor was turned in for rehabilitation after it was found injured and underweight by a passerby on a Coquitlam sidewalk.

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“Unfortunately, we see a lot of animals suffering lifethreatening injuries as a result of getting tangled in fishing line or caught by fish hooks, and this is the second Western painted turtle we have seen with the same injuries in a couple weeks,” said WRA’s wildlife rehabilitator Chelsea Roberts. “It is always difficult to see an animal suffer, but it is even more frustrating to see how difficult it is to save a protected species from manmade harm.” But this turtle’s tale isn’t over. The animal, which is estimated to be about six years old, will become part of a captive breeding program.

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com This rare turtle may not have a name, but it does have a new lease on life, thanks to some kind Coquitlam residents. The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC said a Western painted turtle was recently rescued from Lost Lake in Mundy Park by some residents who spotted it struggling for a month. The rare turtle had a corroded fish hook embedded below its eye. Its rescuers saw several people try to remove the hook without success and were worried any more attempts would cause more injury to the turtle. After the pair of residents happened to run into a Wildlife Rescue Association volunteer releasing an animal in Burnaby, they decided to bring it to the rescue group. The reptile arrived at the wildlife care centre last week and has been on the mend ever since. Officials with the rescue group noted the support structure surrounding the turtle’s eye was damaged by the hook, but the eye is functioning, adding it has a healthy appetite.

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Parking Options During Construction of the Poirier Covered Dry Floor Facility We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Other parking options include:

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Parking across Poirier between the pool and the library Parking at 640 Poirier (Poirier Administration bldg.) Parking at Tennis Bubble (entrance on Foster Ave) Temporary on-street parking along Winslow Ave – please follow all signage Other existing parking lots

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Monday, July 28, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1 Addresses: 709, 713 and 715 Breslay Street

Item 3 Address: 1150 Madore Avenue

The intent of Bylaw No. 4500, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the properties at 709, 713 and 715 Breslay Street from RT-1 TwoFamily Residential to RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4501, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the property located at 1150 Madore Avenue from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-3 Triplex and Quadruplex Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a seven-storey, 77 unit apartment building.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of three (3) dwelling units on one lot.

How do I ﬁnd out more information? Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from July 16, 2014 to July 28, 2014 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input? Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing. Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways:

1150 Madore Avenue

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca

Item 4 Text Amendment – 2 King Edward Street – “Fraser Mills”

709, 713 and 715 Breslay Street

Item 2 Address: 911 Dansey Avenue The intent of Bylaw No. 4499, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the property located at 911 Dansey Avenue from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-3 Triplex and Quadruplex Residential. If approved, the application would facilitate the development of four (4) dwelling units on one lot.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4498, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to revise the distribution of the industrial density permitted on three of the lots in the CD-1 Comprehensive Development-1 zone for the Waterfront Village Centre Neighbourhood, commonly known as “Fraser Mills”, located at 2 King Edward Street, as well as to amend the industrial parking standard for some of the lots to make them consistent with the City’s parking standard for other industrial zones.

Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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Love art and gardening? This is the event for you John KURUCZ

deal at each stop on the tour. jkurucz@thenownews.com In the end, organizers hope attendees Inspiration will be in the air — and take both appreciation and inspiration in the ground — this weekend, and it’s away from each garden they visit. “Not everybody has got a five-acre taking root in Port Moody. The Port Moody Arts Centre is staging garden in Anmore, so what we’re tryits second Art in the Garden Tour and ing to do is to have a variety of types of gardens so that people Fair on Saturday, July can get ideas for their 19, in an event that marown,” said Des Wilson, ries gardening, painta volunteer coordinator ing and music across with the event. Port Moody, Anmore, The whole idea “It doesn’t matter if Belcarra and Coquitlam. is to be able to you live in a subdivision The day’s events run promote art in or a townhouse comfrom morning until plex, you can get some mid-afternoon and are a nice, pleasant ideas of your own.” split into two major setting so that Each ticket will have attractions: the Art and you don’t always a map on it pointing Garden Fair at the arts attendees to the particicentre, and a separate have to go in a pating residences, while tour of 10 different gargallery to see it. also listing the artists dens spread through the – Des Wilson who will be there. It’s community. an idea similar to events Slated to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the garden tour features that take place in Victoria, Vancouver a host of different garden types and and on the North Shore. Wilson noted a host of different garsizes. Each gardener will be accompanied by an artist — a painter, musician or den types were chosen specifically so artisan — to offer a type of two-for-one participants can get ideas for any size

or shape of garden. “We’re not really looking for textbook gardens, there’s a range of different stuff,” Wilson said. “The main reason people go, I think, is they like to get ideas from what other folks can do.” The Art and Garden Fair, on the other hand, is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the arts centre only. That portion of the festivities will include question-and-answer sessions with seasoned gardeners, food trucks, exhibits, displays, plant sales and more. “The whole idea is to be able to promote art in a nice, pleasant setting so that you don’t always have to go in a gallery to see it,” Wilson said. There’s no cost to attend the Art and Garden Fair, though Saturday’s garden tours cost $20 per person or $15 for groups of eight or more. All proceeds go towards the ongoing renovation of the arts centre. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite, by phone at 604-931-2008, or in person at the arts centre. For more information, see www.pomoarts.ca. twitter.com/johnkurucz

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Artist Myda Schmidt, left, and gardener Ann Paterson will be at an Art in the Garden tour stop in Belcarra.

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Sister act plays Evergreen

Carli and Julie Kennedy cover a lot of musical ground for just two people. Identical twins, the pair will perform Saturday, July 19 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre as part of the ongoing Music on the Grill Series. Between them, the sisters play violin, mandolin, guitar and bass — while also singing — across a number of genres including country, folk, jazz and classical music. Before the Kennedys perform, pre-show entertainment will come via Gabriela Geneva and her backing band, which are described as having “contemporary country and pop influences, backed by a Rihanna-esque dance beat.”

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Lend a hand in Port Moody

The Inlet Artists need a hand in shaping their next project. In fact, they need many of them. The local artist collective will be at the Port Moody Arts Centre’s Art and Garden Fair this Saturday (July 19) to collect hundreds of images of hands for a future project

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weekend in PoCo. The local dancers will host free lessons at Leigh Square as part of the ongoing Village Vibe outdoor arts series on Saturday, July 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Those lessons will include the ins and outs of a new European dance/exercise routine called Bokwa, as well as Latin line dancing and the Argentine tango. Meanwhile, the Music in the Park series will feature the band Lesismore performing at Lions Park on Sunday, July 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. The group is described as a jazz quartet that leans on Diana Krall and Norah Jones for inspiration. For more information, see portcoquitlam. ca/leighsquare.

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maginative gardeners don’t see tough terrain quite the way other people do. Where others see a swamp, they see future fish ponds, boardwalks and bog gardens — and where their chosen site is almost vertical, they visualize viewpoints, flowerfilled alpine cliffs and excellent drainage. To a husband-andwife gardening team in Chilliwack, the raw subdivision moonscape around them was a source of rough soil they could use to terrace the steep dropoff behind their newly constructed home. Contractors who had been paying to truck soil miles away were glad to dump a few loads in a nearby lot. Once the soil was waiting in the front yard, the gardeners rigged up a wooden chute that stretched from the front yard down into the rear. She shovelled soil into the chute where it slid downhill. Meanwhile, far below, he shovelled the soil from the chute into a wheelbarrow and distributed it around. Today, the upper terrace is a green lawn bordered with compact shrubs where people can sit under a patio roof and view the distant mountains. The lower terrace is a mini woodland where a

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pea gravel floor meanders around raised rock-ringed beds. Water in the nearby fish pool has high levels of oxygen after its swift journey downhill via a little stream. The bottom of a slope is a natural spot for fish ponds and the freshening of the water doesn’t have to be done by a simple stream. Where the slope is very steep and faces the house, a rock wall plus water can be quite spectacular. This is what two Surrey gardeners did with their rugged, weedy front yard. Most of it is now a large fish pond backed by a rock wall where water seeps and trickles and is punctuated by two waterfalls. These don’t have to be large. Most gardeners with streams running down to a pond manage to add a large rock or two or a couple of steps over which water cascades. Rocky cliffsides have other uses, too. A Kamloops

gardener couldn’t plant the bare rock cliff that stretched across the far end of his back garden. But he enjoyed the way it prolonged his garden season by storing the sun’s heat and then releasing it during cold nights. Where slopes are formed by clay or sand, stability can be a huge issue. Steps can be one solution. A North Vancouver gardener with a big, sloping yard built a long line of steps that she broke into sections by adding landings at intervals. These were emphasized by pergolas supporting climbing vines. In the early stages of planning their North Surrey garden, two gardeners plotted out routes for electrical lines along steps. This made it possible to install lights under the risers so that people could navigate the garden at night. Deep-rooted trees can also add stability to slopes. But how deep the roots plunge depends on the soil. Even deep-rooted trees may have problems unless the soil is also deep. Some of the most effective stabilizing trees are oaks, lirodendrons and walnuts. These need care in placement because they ultimately grow so large they dominate and shade small gardens.

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F.O.T. case plagues Prius This Cadillac Dear Tom and Ray: RAY: They’re very complicated. My wife and I purchased a 2013 Prius in TOM: Most people know that engine July 2013. We were parked at a mall when management has become computerized we had an unusual problem: I started the over the past couple of decades, with car and the “check hybrid system” light the computer figuring out how much air came on. We called Toyota’s 800 number and fuel to send into the cylinders and to have our car towed to the nearest Toyota controlling for emissions. RAY: But not everyone realizes that dealership. The people at the dealership “powered down” the system, then “booted almost everything else is now computerit up” again, and we drove home. About a ized, too: Shifting, braking, handling, week later, the same thing happened. We safety systems, lighting, even steering had it towed to the nearest Toyota dealer- and accelerator inputs are now being ship, and we got our car back about a done “by wire.” TOM: So cars now week later. I was told that have not just one, but the electronics in the car many computers. And may have “a loose conwhile that has a huge nection.” When I went to number of benefits, it start the car, the problem also increases the comrecurred. Another week plexity. passed and I got a call RAY: To all of that, that my car was ready. the Prius adds a computThe mechanic told me CLICK & CLACK er to manage its hybrid they replaced one defect- Tom & Ray Magliozzi propulsion system. It ive computer cell, and the decides when to use computer was “talking to itself.” I went into the parking lot to start the electric motor to power the wheels, the car, and the XM radio was knocked when to switch to the gasoline engine, out. After two and a half hours of waiting and when to combine the two. It man(again) for them to repair the XM, I was ages the regenerative braking system told by the mechanic that the car got stuck and the level of charge in the hybrid in reverse when it came off the lift and that battery. TOM: So the Prius is the poster child the rear camera was not functioning. To make a long story short, Toyota replaced for electronic complexity in cars. But I’m our Toyota 2013 Prius with a 2014 Prius. not sure any of that explains why your My question is (you were wondering when car was so unreliable. I’m guessing your I’d ask it): How complicated are the elec- car was suffering from a fatal case of tronics in a hybrid like the Prius? Can one F.O.T.: fell off truck. RAY: I think someone forgot to secure thing going wrong cause a whole series of it to a car carrier or a lift, and ... kersplat. problems? — Joseph Hey, my brother’s done it!

TOM: When there are electrical gremlins on a new car and even replacing the computers doesn’t make them go away, you have to suspect an accident, where some unseen wiring got partially severed or pinched. RAY: The problem could be hidden inside the wiring sheath, which makes it very hard to find, especially when the problem shows up only intermittently. TOM: Toyota finally did the right thing for you by raising the white flag and giving you a brand-new car. Good for them. RAY: Based on what we see in our own shop, your problems were highly unusual. We’ve never seen problems like this on a Prius, so I’m guessing you had a one-of-a-kind. You lucky devil! TOM: So as long as the 2014 didn’t fall off the delivery truck, you shouldn’t have to worry about this again, Joseph — complexity or not. Good luck. Stop the madness! You can stop driving like a knucklehead, and you’ll help your car in the process. Learn how your driving habits can harm your car in Tom and Ray’s pamphlet “Ten Ways You May Be Ruining Your Car Without Even Knowing It!” Send $4.75 (check or money order) to Ruin, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more Car Talk, download the free Layar app scan this page

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n recent years, Cadillac has been attempting to reach the younger generation of buyers with renewed design, styling, and character. First, Cadillac released its ATS, a compact luxury sedan targeted squarely at BMW 3 Series customers. While it may be too early to declare it a success, it certainly has grabbed attention with its European feel and design. At the other end of their range, Cadillac has unveiled a new flagship last year — the XTS. The Cadillac XTS brings with it a nice balance of bold exterior styling, a refined cabin and modern technology while providing an important position within Cadillac as the flagship sedan. For 2014, Cadillac adds an optional twin-turbocharged V6 engine, electric power steering in front-wheel drive models and automatic parking assist, to name some of

the enhancements. Premium and Platinum Collections receive a host of new standard equipment including IntelliBeam automatic headlights, adaptive forward lighting and illuminating door handles.

Design: The XTS replaced the larger DTS and smaller STS at the same time, and it now bridges the gap between midsize and full-size luxury sedans as a result. The XTS is still a fairly large sedan, however, as it is a little longer than a BMW 7 Series though not quite as wide. The cabin of the XTS is the most spacious of any Cadillac sedan. It was designed to provide maximum roominess in a more efficient package without compromising the basic layout and functionality. Continuing Cadillac’s angular, wedge-like design, the XTS looks similar to its smaller siblings, though it has an “enhanced” edges and CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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creases that give it a more flowing look and feel. Platinum models come with 20-inch wheels for an even more dramatic look. All but the base XTS model comes with dual exhaust outlets giving it a little sporty flair. Models with the new turbo engine have a unique “twin-turbo” grille and deck lid identification. Overall, the XTS is a great looking sedan that has elements of both American and Japanese luxury car design cues.

Performance:

The XTS comes standard with a 3.6-litre V6 that is rated at 304 hp and 264 ft-lbs of torque. Cadillac used lightweight materials to reduce overall weight for better fuel efficiency and front-to-rear weight balance. The new twin-turbo 3.6-litre V6 produces 410 hp and 369 ft-lbs of torque, which Cadillac

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claims makes it one of the most power-dense six-cylinder engines in this segment. The two small turbos team up with an efficient charge air cooler to help create more immediate power delivery, while sustaining peak torque over a broader range. Regardless of which engine you choose, it will be mated to a six-speed transmission with tap-shift control. A stiffer body structure — combined with Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control — makes it possible to deliver precise body motion control. This makes the XTS especially comfortable cruising over long commutes and it remains composed on bumpy roads. The cabin is well insulated, making road and engine noise nearly undetectable. Electric, variable-assist power steering is used in all front-wheel drive models to enhance efficiency by only drawing energy when the wheels are being turned. Meanwhile, all-wheel drive models feature

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a precise and responsive hydraulically-assisted steering system. The feel of the car is agile and planted — in a manner that may surprise Mercedes and BMW owners.

Features: The 2014 Cadillac XTS has a starting price of $49,440, which is reasonable considering its standard features. Standard equipment includes keyless entry, remote start, dual-zone climate control, heated exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, LED taillights, Bluetooth and OnStar. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include navigation, 14speaker surround sound, three-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, 60/40 folding rear seats, adaptive cruise control, head-up display, front and rear automatic braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot detection, rearview camera, and a sunroof.

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*Offer available to all qualified retail customers who lease or finance (and take delivery) of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan models on approved credit, through Nissan Canada Finance from a participating Nissan retailer in Canada between July 1-31, 2014. Not available for cash purchase buyers. 1$750 Bonus Cash applicable to customers who lease or finance any new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Pathfinder/Rogue/Titan models through Nissan Canada Finance on approved credit on units in stock. The $750 additional Cash Bonus consists of $750 NCF cash and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Offer available for qualified customers only. Offer available from July 1-31, 2014 inclusively. Offer not available for cash purchase buyers. Conditions apply. Qualifying customers must be approved to lease or finance through Nissan Canada Finance. 2First four (4) semi-monthly lease payments and first four (4) bi-weekly finance payments of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $750/$750/$900/$1,200/$1,200 for the 2 months or 4 semi-monthly payments. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $750/$750/$900/$1,200/$1,200 (inclusive of taxes). After four (4) semi-monthly payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. This offer is applicable to NCF contracts only. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. 3No charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The no charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. NCESI offers a Gold and Platinum level of coverage. This offer includes the Gold level of coverage, be sure to see your local Dealer to identify the difference in coverage from a Gold to the Platinum level. ††CASH DISCOUNT: Get $2,250/$1,850 cash discount on the cash purchase of any new 2014 Sentra models (except Sentra 1.8 S MT, C4LG54 AA00)/2014 Versa Note models (except 1.6 S MT, B5RG54 AA00). The cash discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars when registered and delivered between July 1 – 31, 2014. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission. 0% lease APR for a 39 month term equals 78 semi-monthly payments of $69 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $5,357. $2,225 NCF Lease Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission through subvented lease through Nissan Canada Finance. ±Representative finance offer based on a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00) manual transmission. Selling Price is $14,915 financed at 0% APR equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $74 for an 84 month term. $1,499 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $14,915. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠MSRP starting from $9,998/$15,748 for a 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00), Manual Transmission/2015 Micra 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00), manual transmission excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. !$11,398 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra® 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00), Manual Transmission. Conditions apply. "Models shown $25,765/$20,585/$17,148 Selling Price for a new 2014 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG14 AA00), CVT transmission/Versa Note 1.6 SL Tech (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/2015 Micra® 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00), Manual Transmission. !±≠"Freight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,400), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, certain fees (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between July 1 – 31, 2014. #Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to new 2014 Nissan Sentra models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Finance Services Inc., on approved credit, between July 1 – 31, 2014 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (ii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. °Nissan is the fastest growing brand in the non-luxury segment based on comparison of 12-month retail sales from June 2013 to May 2014 of all Canadian automotive brands and 12-month averages sales growth. †Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information compiled from third-party sources, including AutoData and manufacturer websites. June 24, 2014. ^Based on 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award in Subcompact Car segment. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. +Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information complied from NR Can Fuel Economy data and third-party sources, including manufacturer websites. Gasoline engines only, excludes hybrids, diesels and electric vehicles. June 24, 2014. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. iPod® not included. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for FWD models are 12.1 city, 7.2 highway for 9.9 combined. AWD bumps those to 12.5 city, 7.7 highway and 10.3 combined. The twin-turbo engine raises them again to 13.2 city, 8.3 highway and 11.0 combined.

Thumbs Up:

The XTS offers a comfortable driving experience and plenty of standard features while undercutting most of its European and Japanese rivals.

Thumbs Down:

While the ride is smooth, it is far from engaging. Also, the CUE system is complex and not overly intuitive.

The Bottom Line: The 2014 XTS is a comfortable, mature fullsize sedan with Cadillac’s classic presence and prestige in a contemporary design.

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