The Tri-Cities Now November 14 2014

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More rats in Coquitlam John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com A southwest Coquitlam resident claims a man-made problem has caused a rodent infestation on his street.

Warrick Street resident Nathan Morlock said he’s found peanuts and discarded shells throughout his neighbourhood, and it’s led to a

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Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Tri-Cities attracted large turnouts on Tuesday, including in Port Moody.

Above: Veteran Bill Berrow waits for the service to begin at the Port Moody Legion. Below left: Members of the Seymour Artillery Company cover their ears during the 21-gun salute. Below right: Leo Braniff, retired sergeant-atarms for the Port Moody Legion, salutes. To see all 27 of our Remembrance Day photos, visit us online and click on the “PHOTOS & VIDEOS” section of the red bar at the top of the page. For a selection of photos, scan with Layar.

surge in the number of rats on his street.

He recently found a rat’s nest in the engine block of his family’s year-old SUV, which cost upwards of $60,000, alongside a discarded peanut shell.

The initial damage was largely cosmetic — urine stains and some bite marks CONT. ON PAGE 5

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Bailey bridge to open this month Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Within a couple of weeks, the Braid Street Bailey Bridge will be complete, opening up two-way traffic between Coquitlam and New Westminster.

For Eaglequest Golf on United Boulevard, the opening would have been nice a couple of months earlier.

It’s slow season at the golf complex, but Spencer Mak, golf operations manager, said the situation was a problem throughout the summer.

He said he received calls daily from customers asking how to get to the business with the Braid crossing closed to vehicular traffic.

“We’ve been waiting for forever for that bridge to open,” Mak told the Tri-Cities NOW, noting it took people an extra 15 minutes to get to the complex without it.

He’s looking forward to the bridge opening, adding he’s sure it will help business.

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A twinned Bailey bridge is set to open between Coquitlam and New Westminster later this month.

But Mak isn’t the only one eager for the opening of the Bailey bridge.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart suggested the bridge will help get trucks off Brunette Avenue and ease the gridlock between both communities.

“There’s a lot of commuters that will be happy we got this small step forward,” he

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Stewart also said the situation has put enormous pressure on people trying to get to Royal Columbia Hospital.

“It’s been gruelling trying to get to our regional hospital,” Stewart said.

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editorial@thenownews.com Two people are in hospital after their SUV collided with another SUV on Barnet Highway early Thursday.

Burnaby RCMP were called to the 8200 block of Barnet Highway near Barnet Marine Park at 6:39 a.m. for a multivehicle collision involving two SUVs, Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis told the Burnaby NOW. “It was a two-vehicle crash, and an eastbound car struck a westbound car,” Buis said.

Firefighters had to remove the driver and passenger of the eastbound vehicle, who were trapped inside.

Both were taken to Royal Columbian Hospital, the passenger in life-threatening condition and the driver in serious condition. The driver of the westbound SUV was uninjured.

About an hour earlier, there was a single-car crash nearby, and investigators have determined poor road conditions such as black ice contributed to that crash. They’re still trying to determine what caused the later collision.

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Chafer infestations seem worse this year

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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com While lawns across Coquitlam are being torn up due to localized infestations, it appears as though not much can be done about the root cause until next year.

The issue of chafer beetle infestations was brought up at a recent council meeting, and the damage caused by those infestations appears to be worse this year than compared to others.

“The biggest difference between door knocking three years ago and door knocking this election campaign is the number of lawns that have been destroyed by crows, raccoons and other animals looking for the chafer beetle,” Coun. Terry O’Neill said in an interview. “This year just seems terrible.”

The beetles themselves aren’t directly responsible for the damage to lawns, but rather the animals — crows, skunks and raccoons — that are trying to get at them.

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Crows, skunks and raccoons looking for chafers have dug up lawns across Metro Vancouver. environmental services, a proper lawn care regimen is the only solution at this time of year.

“This is the time to lime the soil, winter fertilize and aerate the soil to make a healthy turf because just like anything else, the healthier the grass, the better it can withstand all kinds of infestations,” he said.

The beetles are native to western and central Europe, and were first seen in B.C. in 2001. Kucy suggested apply-

ing nematodes to lawns in July as the only way to overcome the problem. However, there doesn’t appear to be a guaranteed method of getting rid of chafers entirely.

“I don’t think there is a fool-proof way of eliminating them, whether it be natural, organic or pesticides,” he said.

For more info on chafer beetles and lawn care tips, log on to www.coquitlam.ca/ city-services/environment/ european-chafer-beetle.aspx.

Coquitlam resident says rats a problem CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on wires — though Morlock’s mechanic told him the issue could cost him thousands if it persists.

“It’s a pretty severe problem, but the thing that really gets me is people are leaving food out,” he said. “The mechanic told me to do something about it soon before they start chewing through the wiring and causing major damage.”

Morlock said a few other residents on his block have had similar issues with rats.

Though no one has seen who’s responsible, the suspicion is that an area resident is leaving food out for squirrels or birds to feed on.

“Who knows what the person’s story is, but they probably don’t think of the consequence that they’re also feeding rodents,” he said.

“The rodents are causing all kinds of problems.”

Drake Stephens, the city’s urban wildlife coordinator, said he recently issued two warn-

ings to Warrick Street residents for not maintaining their bird feeders. He added that people directly feeding wildlife is an ongoing problem that’s widespread.

“That’s occurring in neighbourhoods everywhere,” he said.

“A lot of people have that hobby of feeding birds or squirrels and they think they’re helping, but they’re not helping. There’s enough natural food out there for the birds without us adding food.”

Stephens said a spike in the rat population was noticed across Metro Vancouver in the summer due to last year’s mild winter. Those increased numbers are now looking for a place to stay and avoid the cold weather.

“People have to be careful with entry gaps in their homes: roof lines, dryer vents — anywhere where there’s a pipe or cable coming into their house,” Stephens said. You have to make sure any gaps are filled so that they’re not finding easy access into attics, garages, sheds and into homes as well.”

Setting the record straight

Incorrect information appeared in the story, “Legion votes to allow hats,” in the Wednesday, Nov. 5 issue. While the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has voted to allow hats, the Port Moody branch has not.

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A letter to the editor that ran in the Wednesday, Nov. 12 edition, “Slates: Use caution,” contained incorrect information.

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Police arrest murder suspect at local mall Jeremy DEUTSCH

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com A portion of the Coquitlam Centre mall parking lot was closed Thursday morning following the arrest of a suspect in a Vancouver murder.

According to the Vancouver Police Department, a 65year-old Richmond man was arrested in Coquitlam following an incident earlier that morning.

Around 6:30 a.m., police were called to the lobby of an apartment building on Balsam Street near West 41st Avenue in Vancouver after receiving a report of a fight.

When officers arrived, they found a man in the lobby who appeared to have been stabbed. He was rushed to

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Part of the Coquitlam Centre mall parking lot was closed off Thursday as police arrested a man suspected of killing another man in Vancouver. To see more photos of the arrest scene, scan this page with Layar. hospital with serious injuries, but later died.

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When: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Time: 9 – 11am Where: Parkview Room, Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive Can’t make the meeting? You may also provide your feedback by email at foodtruckfeedback@portmoody.ca or on the City’s website at www.portmoody.ca/foodtruck.

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For a time, the suspect was on the lam.

But at 8 a.m., the VPD, with help from the Coquitlam RCMP, arrested the suspect at Coquitlam Centre mall.

Police did not release the exact details of the arrest, nor what, if any, link the suspect has to Coquitlam.

It was also unclear why the suspect was in Coquitlam in the first place.

Police didn’t release the name of the suspect or the victim, but the Vancouver Sun reported the victim was a 59year-old man.

The VPD said the suspect and the victim knew each other and investigators will be looking into the motive for the attack.

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You may experience temporary discolouration, pressure fluctuations and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. If this happens, run cold water in the bath tub until it clears up. These conditions should only happen for a short time and do not pose a health hazard.

City staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. For more information, call Operations at 604.469.4574.

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Notice of Public Hearing

Proposed Mixed Commercial and Apartment Development Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3884

Public Hearing 7 pm on Monday, November 24, 2014 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

Intent of the Proposed Bylaw: To amend the Official Community Plan land use designation from HC (Highway Commercial) and A (Apartment) to NC (Neighbourhood Commercial) to facilitate development of a mixed commercial and apartment development. The proposed development would include three connected buildings with commercial retail space on the ground floor facing Lougheed Highway and Cambridge Street, a total of 145 dwelling units located above the commercial units and at grade fronting Suffolk Avenue, and both surface and underground parking.

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Street addresses:

2037 and 2063 Lougheed Highway and 2016, 2024, 2032 and 2040 Suffolk Avenue

GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing.

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.

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2037 Lougheed Hwy - Lot A, Dist.

Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan BCP40777 2063 Lougheed Hwy - Lot 80, Dist.

Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 40957 2016 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 10, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613 2024 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 11, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613 2032 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 12, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613 2040 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 13, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat.holidays) Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

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PoCo residents have new recycling option Jeremy DEUTSCH

ment to evaluate the establishment of a dropjdeutsch@thenownews.com off depot in PoCo. Coun. Brad West suggested the recent Ask and you shall receive, or in the case of Port Coquitlam, lobbying will end up getting announcement shows the hard work by counthe same result. cil to lobby MMBC paid off.

This week, Multi-Material BC announced it “I think it’s going to be very good for the city has reached a deal to set up a and certainly be much more recycling depot in PoCo at the convenient for people who live Biggar Bottle Depot, located at here and are trying to do the 2577 Kingsway Ave. right thing by recycling,” he The bottle depot is joining I think it’s going told the Tri-Cities NOW. the MMBC network, which He added the result shows a to be … much means residents can take their value in politicians attending more convenient meetings like the Union of B.C. packaging and printed-paper recyclables to the location free Municipalities’ annual conferfor people who of charge. ence. live here and are The materials accepted also “One of the goals of the trying to do the include non-deposit glass botMMBC recycling program is to tles and jars, plastic bags and make it easier for residents to right thing … plastic foam packaging, along recycle,” said Allen Langdon, –Coun. Brad West with curbside materials such managing director of MMBC, as newsprint, cardboard, metal in a statement. containers and paper packaging that held “The addition of the Biggar Bottle Depot liquid when sold. means that we’re expanding the packaging And word that a depot is available in PoCo and printed paper recycling options available should be welcome news for residents. to Port Coquitlam residents.”

Since the program was introduced in May, In September, a PoCo staff report suggested the city has been fielding complaints from the largest challenge with the MMBC program residents on a couple of issues, including the was the change in the recycling drop-off locadepot location. tion.

Residents have had to drive out of the city to The city previously delivered materials to either depots in Coquitlam or Pitt Meadows. a site in New Westminster, but now has to City council flagged the situation as an deliver them to a new MMBC site in Surrey. issue the group intended to address with Due to heavy traffic on the route, the city MMBC at a gathering of municipal politicians estimates the change is leading to an increase in September. of 45 minutes of overtime per driver per shift, After a discussion, MMBC made a commit- which costs $34,000 annually.

Experienced, Knowledgeable and Community Focused Transportation that works

• Improve roads and cycling options with a pedestrian-friendly focus • Manage transportation initiatives to address traffic congestion • Link our neighbourhoods with increased transit options & service Improvements

Value for our tax dollar

• Streamline city services by reducing red tape and improving customer service • Well managed facilities to respond to the needs of our residents • Responsible financial management and fiscal accountability

A healthy and safe community

• Increase police visibility that works to deter crime • Fire and Rescue service that save lives and protect property • Continue to reduce homelessness of families, youth and those in need

Let’s continue to work together for a healthy, safe & stronger community Councillor Asmundson is focused and always has a heart to improve on the Multi-cultural aspects of Coquitlam I enjoy every conversation with him and admire his dedication to the community. – Alfred Lam Knowing Brent, I have been impressed by his diligence, commitment, logic on the job, and his decision making regarding everything from our local economy to the environment. – Wim Vander Zalm Authorized by Fred Herbold - Financial agent - fo.herbold@gmail.com

PROUD TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY

As a long time resident of the City of Coquitlam, married with two grown children, employed as a transit bus driver for 28 years in our community, I have been proud to serve and call Coquitlam my home.

I have always seen the potential of our city and I am committed to making sure that your tax dollars are spent wisely, our neighbourhoods are safe, that we incorporate environmentally sound development and infrastructure practices, are business friendly and continue to improve roads and transit options.

We all have a voice in local government, and I will carry on with my goal to make sure that your voices are heard.

I believe and will continue to ensure that the City’s Best Management Practices are open, transparent and respectful.

I express my sincere gratitude to the community representatives and the many local citizens and advocates who have worked with me as we continue to make Coquitlam a great place to live, work and play.

Contact information: Phone: 604-352-1542 Email: brentasmundson@gmail.com Re-Elect Brent Asmundson

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Unwrapped event cancelled for 2014 Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com After five years, a popular Christmas fundraising event for Tri-Cities charities is no more.

CoquitlamCentrehasdecided to cancel its Unwrapped: A Charitable Night of Shopping event this year.

Typically held the Tuesday before Black Friday sales in November, the evening event allowed people to shop and enjoy food and wine tastings, while proceeds raised money for a number of local nonprofit organizations.

“Due to a change in the direction of our marketing program at Coquitlam Centre, coinciding with ‘Black Friday’ becoming one of the biggest sales events of the year, we felt it was time to retire this fabulous event while it was still the ‘experience’ we all expected,” said a statement posted on the mall’s website.

“Coquitlam Centre remains committed to supporting our community and continues to pursue new opportunities to raise funds and awareness for the many non-profit organizations in the Tri-Cities.

Deborah Stetz, Coquitlam Centre’s marketing director, explained with Black Friday in the same week as Unwrapped, it got to be too much for retailers to participate in both, from a resource perspective.

“When you have two major sales events in one period, it’s really challenging for them [retailers] to juggle,” she told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding the event was a large undertaking for the mall.

“It was a five-year run, and it was a great event and we just decided we should go out on a high note.”

Stetz did indicate the event could return in some form in the future, adding the mall is always looking for new ways to give back to the community and local organizations.

In five years, the event managed to raise more than $331,000 for local charities.

One of the beneficiaries of the event was the SHARE Family & Community Services Society and its food bank.

SHARE CEO Martin Wyant said his organization will feel the effects of the event being cancelled this Christmas, but noted there are a couple of

other fundraising opportunities planned with the mall this season, including a gift wrap program and toy bank tree.

“Will we feel it? Sure, and we’re hopeful the other fundraising campaigns that we’re embarking on will lessen the impact of that feeling,” he said.

Last year, the gift wrap program brought SHARE $9,000 in donations, while another $30,000 in cash, toys and gift cards were raised for the Christmas hamper program.

While SHARE viewed Unwrapped as a great event, Wyant wished the mall success with its Black Friday events, adding businesses have to do well to share in good causes.

He also said he hopes an event similar to Unwrapped can be held in the future, suggesting the mall is a unique meeting space that can bring people together.

“They are a very important player in the Tri-Cities when it comes to philanthropy, and certainly we’re looking forward to continuing to look for other opportunities to work with them,” Wyant said.

Notice of Public Hearing

Proposed Mixed Commercial and Apartment Development Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3887 Intent of the Proposed Bylaw:

Public Hearing 7 pm on Monday, November 24, 2014 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

To rezone a 2.7-acre site to facilitate the development of a comprehensive mixed commercial/residential development that would include three connected buildings with heights of up to 5 storeys and surface and underground parking areas. The buildings fronting Lougheed Highway and Cambridge Street would have commercial retail space while the building fronting Suffolk Avenue would include street-oriented apartments.

The upper floors in all three buildings would be developed for apartment uses.

Location:

Street addresses:

2037 and 2063 Lougheed Highway and 2016, 2024, 2032 and 2040 Suffolk Avenue

GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing.

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.

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2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Legal addresses:

Inspection of documents:

2037 Lougheed Hwy - Lot A, Dist.

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Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 40957 2016 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 10, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613 2024 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 11, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613 2032 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 12, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613 2040 Suffolk Avenue - Lot 13, District Lot 464, Group 1, NWD, Plan 12613

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat.holidays) Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

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PROVEN RESULTS KEEPING TAXES LOW As Mayor, I’ve brought a new way of thinking to City hall — keeping service levels high while finding efficiencies to keep costs down. Over my term as Mayor we have delivered the lowest combined tax and utility increases in the past 15 years.

REVITALIZING MOODY CENTRE Our Official Community Plan and the introduction of Skytrain into our community, create exciting new opportunities for businesses and residents in Moody Centre. I will continue to lead Council to responsibly implement these plans to our benefit.

ENHANCING OUR PARKS AND AMENITIES Our Parks and Rec master plan and long term capital asset plans are being updated to ensure our parks and facilities are serving our community.

Over my term as Mayor we have dedicated new parkland and completed an analysis of all City facilities to identify maintenance and replacement needs. Continued expansion of our parks, upgrades to Inlet Field and upgrades to the Library are my highest priorities for the next Council term.

ADDRESSING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES Skytrain will provide a new option for commuters, but we need to continue working with our neighbours on a regional plan. I’ve worked with Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam to create a Tri-Cities transportation committee to look at this issue from a regional perspective.

I’ve worked hard for three years to set a new direction for the City. This isn’t the time to go backwards and divide our community.

This is the time to move forward, together, with a good plan for our future.

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FundAid campaign helps feed local kids Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com For just 10 bucks, you can feed a child at school for a week. It’s that simple equation the Coquitlam Firefighters’ Charitable Society and firefighter Rob Warwick hope will get people to donate to a program that provides food for elementary school kids.

The Coquitlam firefighter is Mr. January in the 2015 Hall of Flame Greater Vancouver Firefighters Calendar. As part of being in the calendar, he’s chosen the society’s Nutritional Snacks for Kids program to raise money for.

Warwick said he struggled with learning when he was young but was well fed, so he can’t imagine what it’s like to try and learn while hungry.

He’s hoping to raise $1,000, but will gladly accept more.

“The more money it has in its first year, the better it will do,” Warwick said.

This school year, the firefighters’ charitable society is working with Rochester Elementary to develop a breakfast program by supplying kitchen appliances and food. Half the money Warwick raises will go to

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Coquitlam firefighters James Martins, left, and Zach Clare move a new fridge into Rochester Elementary. the Snacks for Kids program.

The other half will go to The Vancouver Firefighters’ Charitable Society, which will donate the money to the traditional Hall of Flame Calendar beneficiaries.

If Warwick wins the donation challenge, all of the money he raises will go to the snack program in Coquitlam.

The firefighters used some of the funds raised at their Vintage Vegas Bash to help buy kitchen appliances for Rochester.

Society vice-president James Martins said fire-

fighters started the program because they see a need for food in schools first-hand.

“You want to help out as much as you can. That’s why we got into this job — we want to help people,” he said.

Because of the delayed start to the school year, the program at Rochester just got going. Martins noted the idea is to expand into other Coquitlam schools next year.

To donate to this campaign, go to FundAid.ca and click on “Hall of Flame January 2015: Snacks for Kids.”

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Let them know you were there

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ou don’t have to vote on Saturday.

But we think you should.

Voting is not a legal requirement in Canada, as it is in many parts of the world. We don’t understand why any country would deem it necessary to force its citizens to exercise their democratic responsibility.

But then, we don’t understand why so many people in this country — in this community — fail to realize how important a trust has been placed in them in determining their own future.

In parts of the world where the responsibility to participate in democracy does not exist — because democracy does not exist — people die or risk death for the privilege.

It’s difficult to accept that so many people in the TriCities will find other, far less important things to occupy their time with on Saturday.

Come Saturday morning, you will have before you the opportunity to choose among a large number of candidates seeking to fill three civic offices, each of which offers a varying number of vacancies.

You don’t have to fill all the spaces. You don’t have to cast ballots for all of the offices. Just vote for the people you feel will be a good fit for the positions they wish to fill.

Is there only one school trustee candidate you feel comfortable with? Just vote for one.

Are there only two councillor candidates that you fancy?

Just vote for two.

Indeed, if there is no one you feel you can trust, vote for no one. But turn up at the polls to hand in your ballot. Be included in the count. Let them know you were there. Let the successful candidates know that the community is paying attention.

You don’t have to make the effort, but we think you should. Even if you don’t like your options, let them know you take your responsibility seriously.

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Weigh decisions wisely

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n Saturday, British Columbians will head to the polls to choose more than 2,000 local officials for councils, school boards, regional districts, parks boards and the Islands Trust.

Considering that local councils in B.C. spend more than $8 billion a year of our money, it’s a bit of a paradox that most voters — if it’s anything like last time — will find something else to do this Saturday.

In 2011, some communities saw turnouts of less than 30 per cent. In Vancouver, 34.6 per cent of voters cast a ballot.

So maybe it’s time to spark some inter-provincial rivalry for bragging rights.

In Winnipeg, more than 50 per cent of the city’s 468,713 voters cast a ballot last month. In Toronto, turnout exceeded 60 per cent. The last time that level was reached in a B.C. election was in 1991.

One thing is different. Vancouver’s municipal parties have released their donor lists before voters head to the polls, not three months after — kudos.

Last week, Vision Vancouver reported $2.3 million in donations. Corporate donations accounted for 60.8 per cent of the haul and unions 14 per cent.

The NPA reported donations of $2.1 million and the second largest donation in Vancouver’s history at $360,000 from Peter Armstrong’s Great Canadian Railtour Company. All in, Armstrong has donated $470,000 to the NPA through additional personal and corporate cheques.

That’s enough to have covered Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s 2013 re-election budget, with $79,000 to spare. Calgary has about a quarter of a million more voters than Vancouver.

Armstrong could have covered the spending limit of two candidates running for mayor of Winnipeg and still have $67,000 left over.

Winnipeg has roughly 20,000 more voters than Vancouver.

Or he could have covered the $386,556 spending limit for a candidate running to be mayor of Mississauga, a ceiling described by one writer at the Mississauga News as “astronomical.”

One small wrinkle: in Calgary, Armstrong’s generosity would be limited to $5,000, in Winnipeg $1,500 and it would have to be a personal cheque.

In Mississauga he’d be cut off at $750.

Don’t be fooled by local politicians who like to tell you that obscene campaign spending is a Vancouver phenomenon.

They’re wrong.

In 2011, Victoria mayor Dean Fortin spent $76,722 in his successful bid for re-election. In a city with 65,468 voters that worked out to $1.17 per voter.

Apply that level of spending to the number of voters in Vancouver and it’s $490,100.

Or consider Regina with more than twice the number of voters as Victoria.

Last time out the expense limit in that city was $62,635 for a mayoral candidate or 39.8 cents per voter.

Meanwhile over at the ledge, the B.C. government thought the midst of the 2014 civic election was a dandy time to hold public hearings on new campaign finance rules for 2018. Go figure.

Most communities in B.C. don’t have municipal parties, which may be a good thing, but they’re not short of slates. In the coming days one group or another may ask you to vote for one slate or another. In theory it sounds great: one council, all happy campers, all headed in the same direction.

But would you really want one party

to hold all the seats in the B.C. legislature? It’s a tougher hill to climb and only two parties have ever done it in Canada: PEI’s Walter Lea achieved the feat in 1935 and New Brunswick’s Frank McKenna in 1987. Neither did it twice.

So why the push for it at the local level?

Look at all the candidates, check their websites, visit their Facebook pages, Google them to find out more about their positions on issues before they became a candidate and how they interact with people online. It might give you a clue about how they’ll interact with constituents if elected.

Don’t overlook someone who may bring something to the table, even if you don’t share all their policy views.

Think of it as “the best and brightest slate.”

And if you believe it’s time for some house cleaning at City Hall, don’t overlook the power of incumbency. Thirtyeight incumbents sought re-election as city councillors in Toronto last month and 37 were re-elected.

But choose wisely, because this time you’re stuck with them for four years.

Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Share your opinion on this column or anything else you read in The Tri-Cities NOW by sending a letter to the editor to editorial@thenownews.com, with “letter to the editor” in the subject line. We edit for taste, legality and length, and both letters to the editor and opinion columns may be reproduced on The Tri-Cities NOW website, www.thenownews.com.

LETTERS EVERGREEN ACTS DRAW COMPLAINT

For many years, we have enjoyed amazing productions of some great plays at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. However, recently their programming has taken a change of direction.

With all of the inappropriate material being broadcast on television — where is our CRTC; I cannot believe what is available on regular TV that any child surfing the channels can easily view and which can have devastating effects on their young, innocent minds and then the content of today’s movies is also inappropriate — I thought of the theatre as my last refuge for quality content that upholds good values in our community.

With this new programming at Evergreen, I do not feel they are living up to their name and I am hoping that if they are receiving funding from the city that this funding be scrutinized for them not living up to their name. Please let us all encourage that culture and proper values be brought back to the community and our families — not productions like Broken Sex Doll and Comic Strippers, just to

name a few.

Gary Mitchell Coquitlam

‘UNSAVOURY BUSINESS’ COULD SAVE LIVES

In 2009, the City of Coquitlam enacted measures that effectively banned the creation and operation of new methadone clinics from operating in the city — deeming them an “unsavoury business.”

This decision was widely panned by many individuals within the local addictions community and, internationally, received condemnation by such organizations as the International Harm Reduction Association.

Methadoneclinicshaveaproven track record within Canada in supporting individuals facing addiction-related issues. Methadone in and of itself is a proven method of treatment; by giving the patient access to a stable supply of legal, pharmaceutical-grade medication, the patient is provided with a respite from the stress of maintaining a constant supply of illicit drugs. Consequently, the use of methadone reduces the use of

opioids and other substances (e.g., cocaine) and provides for a reduction in criminal activity and prostitution. Methadone also reduces mortality rates and thus serves as a bridge to stabilization and reintegration. The clinics themselves, due to the educational services provided, see a reduction of injection-related mishaps such as wounds, abscesses and other bacteriological infection.

Additional benefits come from a reduction in transmission of HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections and other blood-related pathogens.

But why am I bringing this up?

Recently, Metro Vancouver faced an onslaught of overdoses due to individuals consuming heroin that was later determined by the Vancouver police to be fentanyl.

Thankfully, through the quick action of service providers at the street level, rapid communication between addiction workers, police agencies, mental health agencies, community partners, Insite, news agencies and our street-level nurses, word was spread throughout the drug-using community that they needed to be extra vigilant regarding what they were consuming. Individuals were encouraged to inject at Insite. Naloxone was encouraged

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to be readily available in the case of an overdose. And an opportunity for additional education presented itself.

But what about Coquitlam? Did we help disseminate information to our own drug using community? Did we provide services?

Support? How can we, when the very clinics that have been proven repeatedly, through a myriad of studies, to be instrumental in getting information, support and assistance to those individuals in need are still deemed an unsavoury business? It is time for the 2009 decision to be revisited and rescinded.

It is time for the City of Coquitlam to grow up and recognize that drug use does not solely occur within the Downtown Eastside. It is time for our elected officials to remove their proverbial heads from the sand and recognize that we have individuals living here — parents, sons, daughters, grandparents — that are using drugs and, as such, should be afforded the same rights to treatment and education as everyone else in the province. Methadone clinics can provide this. They are not unsavoury businesses; they are, in fact, life-saving ones.

Gerry Gramozis Coquitlam

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Bouvier pointed out the City of North Vancouver has been providing funding for seven outreach workers at the cost of a half million dollars.

He suggested North Van sees the funding as a crime prevention and community safety initiative, a view he agrees with.

“It is a crime preventions initiative and it increases community safety and that’s something that’s extremely important,” Bouvier told PoCo council, adding the Project Reach Out Bus, a major component of the organization’s work, spends the majority of its time in PoCo. He said he hopes PoCo council will consider a similar funding model to North Van’s, suggesting some of the money could come from the PoCo Community Foundation, a community grant program.

It appears Mayor Greg Moore also sees the PoCo Foundation as the most appropriate way to provide funding to ACCESS Youth.

He said the city could consider a request by the organization, pointing out the municipality provided funds in the past, but suggested the foundation can provide a “lens” to ensure proper distribution for community groups.

When asked about the North Van model, Moore said he’s not sure what services for youths that city provides, adding the example needs context. He noted in PoCo, the city funds two youth centres along with programming that contributes to youth services in the community.

In Coquitlam, the city provided money a few years ago for the purchase of the Reach Out Bus. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said he values the services ACCESS Youth provides, adding the conversation about funding should happen between all three TriCities, rather then one doing it alone.

“It’s worth talking about,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Bouvier also noted ACCESS’s annual gala, its biggest fundraiser, netted $34,000 last month, double that of the previous year.

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As a complete novice, I was immediately impressed at how hard the studio instructors worked to create a friendly, supportive atmosphere. The instructors are knowledgeable, and not only about specific skills. They always seem to know how and when to push us past the limits we set for ourselves.

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The variety of lessons available at Arthur Murray has ensured that we are never bored, and always challenged. From private lessons, to group lessons, to social dancing, ballroom dancing has been a way for us to make friends and connect to our community while sneaking in some exercise.

I’ve seen a dramatic change in my fitness, my flexibility, my coordination and my posture. Dancing seems to keep all those little aches and pains at bay without the monotony of going to the gym. Ballroom dancing has given me the opportunity to meet new people, to challenge myself physically, and to relieve stress in an environment that is so far removed from my daily work life.

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com The Hyde Creek Watershed Society will celebrate a milestone this weekend, as its salmon festival turns 15.

Set to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, the festival will feature an array of events spread across the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery.

And while Sunday’s sunny forecast has event organizers primed for a good turnout, the event has been proven to sell itself based on public interest.

“I think people are genuinely curious about what’s going on in our neighbourhood,” said society director Jean Peachman. “I think people are just more concerned about what’s going on in the neighbourhood and making sure that our creeks stay nice, clean and healthy.”

The event kicks off with speeches from local politicians and group members, before attendees can make their way to the waterline to observe the fish, or in some cases, dissect them.

“You can, respectfully, do your own examination of the salmon to check out where the heart is located, or the liver — it’s hands-on,” Peachman said.

New to this year’s celebration is a chance for attendees to help build “bee boxes,” which are intended to bolster the number of mason bees — which help pollinate plants — across the community. The bees don’t produce honey and aren’t considered aggressive.

We’ve made huge progress in our dancing ability ... or at least in our confidence level, and we’re constantly encouraged by our instructors to tackle more complex projects. Dancing at social events has been fun and exciting, I really get a kick out of dancing at our local seniors homes.

We enjoy ourselves, and through music and dance we are able to form meaningful connections with seniors who would otherwise remain strangers.

Without the people at Arthur Murray, we would not be dancing today.

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The Hyde Creek Watershed Society’s salmon festival marks 15 years this weekend. It’s on Sunday, Nov. 16.

The boxes will be placed on the east side of homes to help restore the number of bees in the community.

The old festival standbys will also be included: interactive environmental displays and exhibits, salmon burgers, salmon chowder and hot dogs, presentations with live raptors and a chance to tour the hatchery and see spawning salmon at work.

Currently, chum and coho salmon are in the watershed.

“It seems to be a smaller chum run, unless they’re hiding in the Fraser River still and becoming reluctant to come home,” Peachman said.

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The city is hosting an open house, mostly meant for food truck vendors and restaurant operators, to talk about its

proposed food truck program. The city wants to know whether there is support for the program and where trucks should be located.

Staff will be available to answer questions and receive feedback. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Parkview Room on the second floor of City Hall.

In October, city council approved a motion to seek public input on expanding its mobile food vendor program.

According to a staff report, the city spoke to a number of food truck vendors in other areas and learned that for a program to be successful, the location of a food truck

and the ability to relocate is critical.

The report noted since Port Moody has limited locations that would be viable for the permanent placement of food trucks, staff have recommended combining the Concert in the Park food truck program in Rocky Point Park with the on-street program.

Stipulations being considered include picking the vendors on a yearly basis, having a maximum of three food trucks in the first year, and restricting hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The city is also considering keeping food trucks 50 to 100 metres from “bricks and mortar” restaurants.

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Art show starts today in Port Coquitlam More than 100 works will be on display as part of the Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 21st annual fall show, which kicks off today (Friday) in PoCo. The three-day show continues through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Outlet in Leigh Square.

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“These cats are guaranteed to get you movin’ and shakin’, so come show your support for these special guests, our local music scene and local business,” notes a press release from the store.

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Place des Arts celebrates female composers A pair of teachers at Place des Arts will perform as part of a tribute to some lesserknown female artists and composers.

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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:

How do I find out more information?

Date: Monday, November 24, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from November 12 to November 24 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.

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 Text Amendment to Add Labour Organizations to the Definition of Industrial Office The intent of Bylaw 4515, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to amend the existing definition of “Industrial Office” to add ‘labour organizations’ as a type of use fitting into this classification and permit them within the M-9 Light Industrial Zone.

Item 3 Address: 964 Charland Avenue The intent of Bylaw 4505, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4505, 2014 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 TwoFamily Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the subject property into two (2) one-family residential lots.

If approved, the application would facilitate an office use for a transit union on the 2nd floor level of the industrial strata building located at 104-1550 Hartley Avenue. Amending the definition of “Industrial Office” to include ‘labour organizations’ would permit this use on all sites currently zoned M-9 Light Industrial.

Item 2 Text Amendment to the A-3 Agricultural and Resource Zone The intent of Bylaw 4473, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to add a defined industrial operation, limited to the manufacturing of stone and concrete products as a site-specific permitted use, to the A-3 Agricultural and Resource zone on the eastern portion of the property located at 1875 Pipeline Road.

Should the application move forward, both a restrictive covenant and legal agreement would be registered on title to address noise and business operating concerns.

For further information related to the report and to view the specific provisions of the proposed restrictive covenant and legal agreement please see the associated staff report available online at coquitlam.ca/publichearing.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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/webcasts.

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RE-ELECT MAYOR

RICHARD STEWART

Strong Leadership. Proven Results.

Let’s Keep Coquitlam Moving Forward!

We’ve accomplished a lot in the past six years • Broke the 20-year stalemate on the Evergreen Line; • Advanced a new vision for mental health at Riverview, with new beds now opening.

• Proceeded with Coquitlam’s new provincially-funded homeless shelter; • Put the city’s finances back on track, rebuilt reserves, retired debt; • Reduced the tax increase every year, while improving services; • New investments in public safety, policing, firefighting; • Traffic Safety around schools, with more improvements to come; • $30 million in senior government funding, through better relationships; • $50 million in capital savings, through better project management; • Sports Field Strategy, resulting in outstanding active amenities • Long-overdue parks improvements now completed • More than 100 acres of new parks • New Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex • New Library, Firehall, King Edward Overpass • New funding mechanism for amenities, from development revenue.

• Technology adopted: Webcasting, Geothermal, LED and Fibre Optic

• We’ve won awards –

BC Government award for leadership in GHG Reductions BC Small Business Roundtable’s “Open for Business” Award 2013 BC Community Excellence Award for Civic Engagement National Awards for City Finance Dept, Outstanding Budget Process

“Mayor Stewart is a real leader, a respectful and thoughtful leader who knows what it is to serve community.

He has my full support.” - Rev. John Davies, Freedom of the City recipient

• Positive campaign – “All Policy, Nothing Personal”

Richard has run a positive campaign again, and has not once criticized his opponent. Elections should be about policy. Richard has had to correct many erroneous policy statements, using facts and data verified by publicly-available city reports and documents (sources/links/ confirmation available; just email him).

Richard has been endorsed by individuals and organizations, business groups and unions, elected officials from across the region and at other levels of government. He’s a strong leader, with excellent management and great vision.

Richard never accepts funding from the unions with whom we negotiate.

Let’s re-elect Mayor Richard Stewart, an independent mayor, and let’s elect a strong, independent Council.

“I’ve lived all my life in Coquitlam, a truly great city, with

“Coquitlam is lucky to have Richard as Mayor. The Tri-Cities mayors are collaborating and working together like never before, for the good of all our residents.” – Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore “Richard is a great leader – positive and consensus-based – and it’s great to work with him. Together, the three communities are benefitting.” -- Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay

Richard and his wife Anna Rosa Stewart.

• outstanding service clubs, community groups, neighbourhood associations, • our strong multicultural community, celebrating with us • the faith communities – your church and mine – that contribute so much • the volunteer coaches, instructors, mentors, environmental supporters, auxiliary RCMP and firefighters, and so many others.

I want us to continue to find new ways to support and complement those in our community that make a difference every day. And to continue to build the amenities – and the fiscal legacy – for our children and for their children. I want • There is more to be done – Coquitlam to be a great and affordable Arts and Culture Master Plan (now underway) place for my kids to raise a family. I ask Parks and Rec Master Plan (now underway) Burquitlam Neighbourhood Plan (now underway) for your support on Saturday, Election New Community Centre for a revitalized Day. Let’s keep Coquitlam moving Burquitlam forward!”

New Arts and Culture services and amenities New Rinks, CoveredTennis, Dry Floor, Aquatics, etc.

New schools, parks, trails New services for seniors, families, youth

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“Mayor Stewart knows how to guide the regional conversation, respectfully but with conviction, producing real results for Coquitlam across Metro Vancouver. He used those skills on such vitally-important issues as breaking the stalemate on the long-awaited Evergreen Line. A real leader.” -- Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts “Richard does a great job with so many groups, and has always given our veterans and our Legion excellent support. Coquitlam has good reason to be proud of the leadership it gets from Mayor Stewart.” -- Yetty and (WWII veteran) Elsley Foulds “Richard Stewart has done a great job as Mayor in representing the city of Coquitlam. He is articulate and direct on issues facing our community, and builds respect across the region.” – Brent Asmundson, City Councillor “Richard has brought respectful, effective leadership to the Mayor’s office. He’s made significant changes for the better in our community. I truly believe Coquitlam is a better place because Richard has been our Mayor, and I’ll be voting to ensure that he continues in this role!” – Lori Munro, lifelong Coquitlam resident

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Campaign Office: 2565 Barnet Hwy (at Falcon) Authorized by Jennifer Maier, Financial Agent, 604-306-1885

Richard believes in democracy and informed decisions; he has invited all Mayoral, Council & Trustee candidates to display their brochures at his campaign office.

So, drop by to pick up campaign information to help you choose wisely.

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As you prepare to cast a ballot on Saturday, Nov. 15 for mayor, councillors and school trustees, there’s one more vote we hope you’ll take part in: the Tri-Cities NOW’s burger poll.

This fun vote, which pits mayoral frontrunners from Coquitlam, PoCo and Port

Moody against each other, wraps up Saturday.

There are two ways to vote: by ordering a candidate’s burger at Roo’s Pub at 2962 Christmas Way in Coquitlam, or by liking the NOW’s Facebook page, at Facebook/

TheTriCitiesNOW, then liking a candidate’s burger. If you vote on Facebook, you’ll be entered to win one of four $25 gift cards to Roo’s.

We’ll post the winner of the burger poll, as well as the gift cards, Monday on Facebook.

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Why has MP Fin Donnelly and the NDP endorsed the “slate” candidates in Port Moody and Coquitlam?

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- Ronda McPherson, Past President, Glenayre Community Association “Barbara is principled and energetic, with deep community roots and a willingness to tackle the tough issues facing Port Moody. I’m proud to support her campaign for City Council.”

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- Dr. Joan Davidson, BSc, DipEd, DC, Cornerstones Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies “Barbara has been a colleague of mine for eight years and her expertise in mediation and negotiation will be a tremendous asset to Port Moody City Council. She is a collaborative consensus-builder and will bring reasoned, thoughtful decision-making to the table.”

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Which screening tests should you have?

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ecause a routine physical examination is not covered by the Medical Services Plan in a patient with no symptoms and no known disease, most adults are not aware of all the screening tests they should consider.

Screening tests are recommended for the early

detection and treatment of particular medical conditions in individuals of average risk and no symptoms.

For example, the stool occult blood test (FOBT or FIT) is recommended as a screen for colon cancer for adults over 50 every two to three years. If it is positive (indicating a source of bleeding in the gastrointestinal

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Dr. Davidicus Wong tract), the next test is usually a colonoscopy (in which a flexible scope is inserted into the anus and used to see and remove polyps and other growths in the large intestine).

However, if an older adult has obvious blood in his

stools, his physician will likely arrange a colonoscopy without the need for a positive stool occult blood test.

If another individual with no symptoms has a family history of colon cancer, the first surveillance colonoscopy should begin at an age 10 years before the age at which the relative was diagnosed.

For example, if a woman’s father was diagnosed with

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colon cancer at age 52 and her sister was diagnosed at age 48, she should have her first colonoscopy at age 38.

These are the screening tests for other conditions: • High blood pressure — For adults 18 and older, blood pressure should be measured at every appropriate medical visit (e.g. annually). Once hypertension or high blood pressure is identified, the patient and doctor will discuss the appropriate frequency of rechecking blood pressure.

• Cervical cancer — The pap smear is a sample of cervical cells taken during a pelvic examination, but please note that a pap smear is not necessarily done with every pelvic exam, which may have been necessary for pelvic pain or a possible infection. A woman should always clarify with her physician what tests were done during each examination.

Women should start pap smears at age 25 and continue at a frequency of every three years (or more frequently depending on the recommendations of the BC Cancer Agency, which interprets the pap smears and sends reports to the physician). Women 70 and older may stop screening after three successive normal paps in the previous 10 years.

• Diabetes — The fasting glucose blood test was formerly recommended as the screening test for adults over age 40. The confirmatory test

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was the two-hour, 75-gram glucose tolerance test. The newest recommendation is the Hb a1c blood test only in high risk and very high risk patients based on the FINDRISC or CANRISK calculators. Those found to be high risk for diabetes should be screened every three to five years; those at very high risk every year.

• Breast cancer — Monthly self-examinations and annual clinical examinations by physicians are no longer recommended. Screening mammograms are now the only remaining screening test and the Canadian guidelines recommend them every two years in women from age 50 to 70.

• Prostate cancer — The standard screening test is the annual DRE (digital rectal examination). Don’t be fooled by the name; it’s not high-tech imaging. It’s high touch with your doctor’s gloved finger checking the size and shape of the prostate.

My patient Tom calls it the “fickle finger of fate.”

This is not the right time to ask your doctor for a second opinion.

Doctor (as he snaps off his glove): “You have a huge prostate and you need surgery.”

Patient: “Can I have a second opinion?”

Doctor: “You already did.

I used two fingers and they both feel the same.”

The PSA (prostate specific antigen) is a blood test to detect levels of a protein produced by the prostate. It may be elevated by benign enlargement of the prostate or by prostate cancer. It is not recommended as a routine screening test for men at any age.

Men should discuss the value of this test with their physicians as it has to be interpreted in conjunction with the rectal examination.

The PSA is not recommended as a screening test because an abnormal test may result in investigations and treatment that may cause more harm than a slow-growing prostate cancer that may not otherwise affect the patient.

Dr. Davidicus Wong is Physician Lead of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice. A poster of these screening tests can be found at divisionsbc.ca/burnaby. For more on achieving your positive potential in health, check out Dr. Wong’s blog at davidicuswong. wordpress.com. For more information on screening tests, see the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, at http://canadiantaskforce.ca.

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Karen Tee, manager of child, youth and young adult mental health and substance use services at Fraser Health.

“Part of that is due to the stigma of psychosis and a fear that it’s some sort of ‘life sentence.’ Our goal with this site was to give people the resources to learn more about psychosis and to understand that it is a treatable condition, just like any other health issue.”

Approximately three per cent of people will experience a psychotic episode at some stage in their life, with the first episode most commonly occurring in adolescence or early adulthood. Psychosis is a serious condition where the brain has difficulty differentiating between fantasy and reality.

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November 29, 1926 – November 4, 2014

Mom, Bud, Grandma, Great Grandma Bud It is with deep sadness that Mom passed away November 4th at the age of 87.

Born in Keppel, Saskatchewan. Mom was predeceased by Dad, David Parsons, married April 29, 1948. Mom is survived by two daughters Louise (David) and Beverly. Three grandchildren, Adam (Aimee), Khyl (Mary), & Kaitlyn, two step grandchildren Brandon & Sheldon and one great grandson Cooper, the light of her life. There will be no service or reception upon Moms request.

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Answers to your gardening questions “Is it still alright to eat my chard that has turned dark red? These leaves were green this summer. Will it be bitter?

Why did it turn red? Should I just pull them all for this year or just cut the tops off, leaving the roots?”

Koko Coquitlam The heat, and perhaps drought associated with heat, has turned your chard red. Also, it’s quite old at this point and chard doesn’t improve with age. Yes, it could be bitter, possibly too bitter to eat.

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many other vegetables, it can be good to keep the older leaves picked anyway. This keeps young, sweet, tender leaves coming.

You could take a cautious nibble of your chard and see for yourself if it’s edible.

But it’s likely best to cut the tops right away.

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we head into frost season. If we get an exceptionally cold spell this winter, the new growth could die back.

In early spring just as the buds start to swell, you could remove any dead, diseased spindly or damaged rose stems then begin pruning the good, strong stems.

If your rose is a climber, cut back enough of the main stems to fit into the space you have for it, then prune the side shoots back by onethird.

If it’s a bush rose, cut the strong stems back by twothirds. If this seems too drastic for you, just do one-third.

By the time you’ve also fertilized your rose, you will likely be surprised at how quickly it grows back.

Usually the larger pruning prompts the rose to grow faster and further. This is because the energy in the roots needs to be expressed above ground.

Roses thrive on extra water through our long, hot summers. It helps them if you mulch them so that they

retain moisture.

You could mulch with compost or bark mulch or even straw or grass clippings if the rose isn’t in a regular garden bed.

I wonder if you feed it regularly. Compost or manure is good nutrition for roses. Garden centres sell many kinds of fertilizer especially for roses.

When you say it looks pathetic, do you mean there are black spots on the leaves?

Old roses are prone to this fungal infection. It looks horrible, but doesn’t kill roses.

Some people defoliate the worst leaves then rake up and dispose of these and the fallen black spot leaves. This reduces infection next year.

Fungicide is still sprayed by some. Other people ignore black spot.

“Do you know why a beautiful 15-year-old camellia in a large planter would suddenly die after being dripped on by a new deck painted with both latex, oil-based and fibreglass products?”

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Your camellia roots probably got burned or poisoned by the products that dripped on it. Repotting it immediately would have been a very daunting prospect with a shrub that old, but if the roots were washed and repotted in all new soil, it might have lived.

If a similar accident ever happens again to a big, old potted plant, you might try putting it under an outside tap on a slow drip for a couple of days. Another thought: I wonder if your plant might re-shoot from the roots if you leave it out during winter rains.

Is it possible that previously your camellia wasn’t under any deck, but was placed under a new deck while the deck was still being coated?

A position under a deck can be a very dry spot — and camellias need a lot of water.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Our Lady of Assumption Church holds its annual fall fair

from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 3141 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. Info: http://assumptionofmary.ca.

Como Lake United Church hosts its annual Christmas Marketplace from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Attractions include a silent auction, jewelery counter, baking, new/nearly new gifts, games, jams and preserves and more. The thrift shop will also be open and proceeds benefit the church’s outreach programs. Info: www.comolakeunitedchurch. com.

Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. New members welcome. Info: 604-937-4130.

Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, hosts a vocal performance by the students of Guru Sangeet Martand Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj ji from 1 to 4 p.m. at 575 Poirier St. Space is limited. Info: 604-937-4155.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts a craft fair from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital’s lobby, located at 475 Guildford Way in Port Moody. The fair continues on Nov. 20 as well. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of needed hospital equipment and patient comfort items. Info: www.erha.ca.

Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters Club meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room B2340 at the Coquitlam campus of Douglas College, located at 1250 Pinetree Way. Dubbed “Leadership Night,“ this specially-designed educational session will focus on leadership skills and feature guest speaker Gene Vickers, District 96 governor. Info: http://downtowncoquitlam.toastmastersclubs. org.

Tri-Cities Caregiver Program hosts a discussion called “Caregiving 101” at 10 a.m. at the Port Moody Rec Centre, located at 300 Ioco Rd. Caregivers are invited to gain education and tools to support their loved one and the tools to remain healthy and well themselves. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778-789-1496.

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Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner at the ABC restaurant at 300-100 Schoolhouse St. in Coquitlam. The group offers group tours for solo travellers. Meet new friends, enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single supplement. RSVP to Val by calling 604-669-6607 ext. 304. Info: www. singlestravelclub.ca.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) local chapter #1445 holds an open house in the boardroom of St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns Street in Port Moody. Find out about tips around losing weight in a healthy way. Info: 604-945-8887 or Faye at 604-469-0527.

Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. in Coquitlam. All Burke Mountain residents are invited. Info: 604941-2260 or 604-942-9725

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Hyde Creek Watershed Society holds its 15th annual Salmon Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., and Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in PoCo. In-stream salmon demonstrations and salmon dissections, BBQ, raffle draws, crafts, kids activities, hatchery tours and more will be offered. Info: www.hydecreek.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets at Eagle Ridge

United Church, located at 2813 Glen Dr. in Coquitlam, from 10 a.m. to noon. Info: 604-931-7751.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 PoCo Garden Club holds its annual general meeting at 7:30

p.m. at Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave. in PoCo. Guest speaker and horticulture expert Todd Mason will examine “Soil Secrets.” Everyone is welcome. Info: Michelle at 604-942-3565.

Terry Fox Library hosts a meeting for the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. TAG members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. Info: 604-9277999.

Port Moody Library hosts the SFU’s Philosophers’ Café at 7 p.m. at 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Discussion topic will be “Research in Exercise and Nutrition: What do we really know?” and the moderator will be Tony Leyland, senior lecturer in the department of biomedical physiology and kinesiology at SFU. Info: cafes@sfu.ca or 604-469-4577.

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UNITED OFF TO BC FINAL

Man of the Match Jari Hyvaarnen and kicker Samir Sarvan set a tone that their team gladly followed, leading the United Rugby Club’s Under20 Academy to a 33-29 upset over Abbotsford in the provincial semifinal last week.

With a 56-8 drubbing at the hands of Abbotsford in the final regular season game still fresh in their minds, United trailed for most of the day, falling behind 21-5 after just 20 minutes. But the gritty Tri-Cities-based group persevered in its game of catchup. Sarvan accounted for 13 points, including four converts and a try that cut the deficit to 21-19.

Hyvaarnen’s try gave United the lead with five minutes to play but Abbotsford replied for a 29-26 advantage. Undeterred, Jared Best bolted free for his second try of the game to put United in front to stay. Also scoring was Kenton Magill.

United plays Vancouver Island this weekend for the B.C. title.

BLAGOJEVIC NETS PRIZE

In a unanimous vote, Simon Fraser University’s Jovan Blagojevic was selected the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s Player of the Year this week.

Blagojevic, a native of Coquitlam, led the conference and stood seventh in the nation in goals scored with 18.

The No. 5-ranked team in the west region, SFU began the NCAA Division II national championships Thursday (past the Tri-Cities NOW deadline) against Northwest Nazarene.

Blagojevic was joined on the first AllConference team by fellow Clan player Alex Kleefeldt. Earning second-team selection were Joel Malouf and goalkeeper Brandon Watson.

THREE FOR MCILWRICK

A hat trick spirited her team to victory last week. It also helped earn her a weekly honour.

Coquitlam’s Samantha McIlwrick was named the Ivy League women’s field hockey Rookie of the Week after scoring three times in Cornell University’s 4-1 win over Dartmouth.

The 18-year-old entered the game with just one goal on the year, but tallied twice in the first half to put Cornell on top.

McIlwrick added an insurance marker in the second half, as the Big Red wrapped up the season with an 11-5 record.

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Stars reclaim AA Valley crown Dan OLSON

sports@thenownews.com The Archbishop Carney Stars senior boys soccer team has a good thing going — and they aim to keep it that way.

Carney will enter next week’s provincial AA tournament with some lofty expectations, after carting off the Fraser Valley AA championship title for a second time in three years. The squad now eyes a fourth straight top-five finish at the provincials — with first place in the cards.

Carney knocked off Langley’s Brookswood 3-0 in the Valley final, getting two goals from Jacob Powell.

Up 1-0 in the first half, Stars goalkeeper Patrick Dominguez came up huge by turning back a hard Brookswood shot to protect the one-goal lead. The PoCo crew would add two more goals, with the other marker off the foot of Miguel Guirrero.

“Our goalie had to be sharp, and he made a huge save in the first half to keep the game 1-0 for us,” noted Carney coach Mate Zvicer. “[Brookswood] is a dangerous team on the counter and we kept that in check well. They were our biggest challenge for sure.”

It was the third time this season the two had crossed paths, with the Stars earlier pulling out wins of 2-1 and 5-3. In both encounters, Carney had to rally to win.

In their 5-3 victory, the PoCo-based squad trailed 3-2 but scored three times in the final 10 minutes to make it look convincing.

It presented a good rehearsal for next week’s provincial championships in Burnaby, where the club will be looking at improving on last year’s third-place showing. Carney finished second in 2012, and fifth the year prior.

They entered the Valleys having handily won the North/Langley division with a 6-2-0 record, surrendering just seven goals over the eight games. Shifting to another gear in the playoffs, the squad were in full stride through two playoff games and the final.

Carney began the Valleys with a polished 5-2 win over Surrey Christian, then advanced to the final by blanking Southridge 3-0.

If anything has prepared the team for the challenge that lies ahead, it is likely in the B.C. Catholic boys soccer championships, where they topped last year’s B.C. AA cham-

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Leaning into his check, Archbishop Carney’s Miguel Giurrero, left, moves the ball into the Brookswood end during last week’s Fraser Valley AA final. pion St. Thomas Aquinas in the final.

Carney has established itself as the power of the Catholic boys soccer circle, winning the past four Catholic titles.

The Stars lineup features nine returning

veterans from last year’s roster.

The provincials begin Nov. 17 at Burnaby Lakes complex, when Carney faces Valleyview in the opening round, 9 a.m. Also in their division are Gulf Islands and Rockridge.

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Diamonds all that glitters MINORSOCCER

The Port Moody under-10 select Diamonds shared a national moment of silence at the Burnaby Remembrance Day tournament, then proceeded to bring the noise en route to a tourney title. The Diamonds won all four games, surrendering just one goal before blanking Burnaby 3-0 in the final.

During the day-long series, the squad was led by the tireless play of Chloe Hedges and Mackenzie Quinn, while Sienna Anderson and Cameilla Empson tallied three goals each.

Evelyn Olson and Leah Song added singles, while Jane Robinson netted a pair and posted a clean sheet in the shootout competition.

COQUITLAM The Coquitlam Metro-Ford under-16 gold girls TNT dominated the game but won by a tight 2-1 margin. Nicole Chursinoff gave Coquitlam the lead — after numerous chances went off the post or just wide — off a 25-yard free kick. Burnaby would tie it in the second half, but Cooper Miller corralled a giveaway and cashed it in with seven minutes left.

SupplyingstrongdefencewereIsabelAntunes and Olivia Dawson, while Alivia Ungaro was sharp in net. Coming close to add to the goal total were Natasha Calis, Kaisha Markiewicz and Jade Ryshak.

• The Coquitlam Metro-Ford u13 metro select Rebels matched division-leading Central

City shot-for-shot in a 1-1 draw.

Megan Archbold converted Lucia Zecca’s corner kick to give the Rebels a lead. Dominating at midfield were Sarah Hilford and Jessica Towner. Erin Ilett had a handful of scoring chances turned back by the opposing keeper.

• Marc Cheneval recorded the clean sheet in the Coquitlam Metro-Ford u18 boys Crusaders’ 3-0 shutout over Surrey.

Aidan Ames opened the scoring, burying Alex Wong’s setup early in the game. At the 22nd minute, Chris Seol gave Coquitlam a 2-0 advantage. Before halftime arrived, Ishawn Johal notched the third goal with a header.

NORTH COQUITLAM Brooklyn Green broke free for three straight goals to lift the North Coquitlam United u14 girls Blue Bombers past Chilliwack 5-1.

With the game deadlocked 1-1 early in the second half, Green collected a hat trick to give North Coquitlam the lead. Caitlin Anson and Leigha Steer also tallied, while midfielders Alison Antunes and Delaney Hunt kept the opposition in check the rest of the way.

• Missing three players due to injuries, the North Coquitlam United u16 Fusion unleashed a furious effort to upset division-leading Surrey 1-0. The game’s lone goal came on Thomas Venos’ header, off Yas Dharmasena’s brilliant cross. The defence, led by Ian Bayly, Daniel Samaei, Kyle Sheehy and Alex Warner, locked up the win.

Express rally to earn a point

Despite surrendering three shorthanded goals and falling behind 4-0, the Coquitlam Express earned a single point Wednesday by rallying to

force overtime in a 5-4 loss to Chilliwack.

Coquitlam got goals from Cody Boyd, Jackson Cressey, BCHL player of the week

Corey Mackin and Joey Santucci to force extra time.

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