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IN THIS SPECIAL REPORT, PHOTOGRAPHER LISA KING AND REPORTER JEREMY DEUTSCH TRACE THE JOURNEY OF A COQUITLAM COUPLE WHO, LIKE A GROWING NUMBER OF B.C. RESIDENTS, USE A MIDWIFE TO HELP THEM THROUGH THE BIRTH OF A CHILD.

onja Kennedy and her husband Marcus slowly pace the halls of the maternity ward at Royal Columbian Hospital. It’s the August long weekend, and the only respite from the heat is their air-conditioned

room. The Coquitlam couple arrived just before sundown with Sonja in labour, expecting their second child. Like a perfect plan, the baby is coming out on its due date, Aug. 3. Over the next two hours, Sonja, an athlete for most of her 36 years, goes through a fairly typical experience for a natural birth — a cycle of lying in bed, throwing up in the bathroom and wandering the halls to take her mind off the discomfort. At times there’s laughter, at times sighs of pain. Marcus stays by her side, holding her hand and giving her soft reassurance. But also helping her through her pregnancy is a trio of midwives from Beautiful Babies Midwifery.

A growing trend The Kennedys are part of a growing trend in B.C. of families turning to the age-old practice of midwifery to handle a pregnancy, from the lead up and delivery through to the aftercare. On this night, Tamara Nahhas will be at the helm of the birth, directing traffic in the room and ultimately, the delivering duties. Through the evening, Nahhas stays busy preparing the room for the big moment, checking the baby’s heartbeat and conversing with mom about how she’s feeling. She even joins in on the slow walk through the hallways with Sonja and Marcus. By 11 p.m., several hours have passed since the couple got to the hospital, but the situation hasn’t changed. To move the process along, the midwife decides to break Sonja’s water. It won’t be long now before a new life is welcomed into the world. Minutes later and only half an hour from a new day, in what appears to be one final contraction, Sonja is ready to deliver. Nahhas takes control of the situation, calls a nurse for backup and within a few minutes Jada is born. After a quick cleanup, Jada is handed to mom and held skin-to-skin for the first hour of her tiny life. Nahhas keeps a close eye on Sonja and then weighs the newborn. Jada is perfectly healthy and so is mom. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

A modern midwives’ tale

Midwife Tamara Nahhas celebrates the birth of Baby Jada with parents Marcus and Sonja Kennedy of Coquitlam at Royal Columbian Hospital. More and more B.C. families are using midwives, and the profession is experiencing a shortage.

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Above: Midwife Tamara Nahhas tests the reflexes of and weighs Baby Jada. Below, this chart from UBC shows an increase in midwives. For more photos, scan with Layar. sentiments. She joined the Tri-Cities midwifery practice In just a few hours, Sonja and her newborn in 2013 after spending two successful decades will be released from the hospital. at a much different career in publishing. The delivery is one of more than a dozen After using a midwife for her fourth child, the busy Tri-Cities practice will handle in the she decided to become one herself. month of August alone. She offered some insight into the growing trend. “A lot of the reason midwifery is regaining Offering care and respect popularity is that people are more interested According to the Midwives Association of in taking charge of their health,” she told the B.C., midwives now deliver 14 per cent of all Tri-Cities NOW, adding that in a lot of cases, clients seek out midwives because they are babies born in the province. But the women signing up aren’t the stereo- more accepting of people who want sometypical “granolas” shunning modern medicine, thing different from the standard care. “We have a really interesting, wide variety but rather, as Sonja puts it, women who want of people.” to take more control of their health care. Davidson is also quick to dispel some of “I just want someone who’s going to know me, know my expectations, be there before the misconceptions surrounding midwives, and after and follow me through the delivery, calling much of what people think of them a and I think it’s that simple,” Sonja told the caricature. One misconception is that midwives only Tri-Cities NOW. “It’s not just medical. I don’t think birth is do home births, but she pointed out that 75 just a medical process — I think we’ve been to 80 per cent of her practice involves hospital doing it since before there was a medical deliveries. Davidson said Beautiful Babies only offers profession.” The couple decided to seek a midwife after home births for low-risk pregnancies. “We don’t have an agenda [for] where you Sonja’s sister used one, and was fortunate to have your baby. We want you to be where find a spot with Beautiful Babies. you feel safe,” she said. “If you don’t Sonja, a director of marketing and feel safe and if you don’t feel admissions for a private school in comfortable, then things may New Westminster, explained To not go that well for you.” that when the couple had view a slide She also pointed out midtheir first child Naya a few show of photos wives are highly trained, years earlier, like many that go with this spending four years focusnew parents, they were story, accompanied by ing on pregnancy and scared and had a lot of audio interviews with the birth. questions for which they mother and midwife, visit The profession has been didn’t have answers. us at www.thenownews. regulated in B.C. since But the second time com and check out the 1998, and fees are covered around, the midwives gave online version of through MSP. them a plan for the pregthis story But getting a midwife isn’t nancy and were there to help as easy as just making a call. them through the process. There are a number of steps women While the midwife experience need to go through first. has been positive for Sonja, it’s also At Beautiful Babies, Davidson explained, been a blessing for Marcus, who works as a truck mechanic in Surrey. He said the mid- clients need to live in the area the pracwives made it easier for him during his wife’s tice serves: the Tri-Cities, Burnaby, New pregnancy, in many situations being the medi- Westminster and Pitt Meadows. The midwives can’t take clients outside of ator when decisions needed to be made. their area because they need to be close by for “It just helps you out,” he said. And the couple agrees. Based on their home visits. Once a client is on their caseload, the midexperience, there is more care and respect wives offer a prenatal schedule that includes from a midwife than from a regular doctor. looking at the woman’s history and previous birth experience. Helping women take charge Davidson said as a midwife, she’s always going through risk assessments with her of their health Dina Davidson is very familiar with those clients and doing extra tests if needed or

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requested. “I consider myself more like a guide,” she said, noting she’s there to make suggestions to the expectant mom. She describes it as a co-operative rather than a coercive relationship. Besides the delivery, midwives offer postpartum care that includes two to three home visits in the first week after delivery and several more for up to six weeks following birth.

A beautiful birth It’s Labour Day weekend and sun has given way to rain, but that hasn’t spoiled the party at Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam, where a couple dozen families of various ages and races have gathered for a unique picnic. They’re all clients of Beautiful Babies and they’ve all had midwives deliver one or more of their children. The shared experience of using a midwife has given them a unique bond, and a perspective on the practice. Hasti and Pedro Gomes have had two children under the care of midwives in a hospital. The couple said they turned to a midwife because they never felt they could connect with a doctor, suggesting the midwives offer more support. “Support is a big word for midwives,” Hasti said. While the couple is pleased by their choice and recommends the use of a midwife to others, the reaction from friends when they told them about their plans was that they were “brave but stupid.”

Hasti said there is a misconception that midwives are not educated, something she said is not true. When Marci and Andrew Sanderson’s first child, Capri, came along, there was no doubt they would be using a midwife. They were also among the 20 per cent of clients who choose to have a home birth. “It was a beautiful birth,” Marci said, adding the process left her feeling empowered. “I was in charge.” While Marci came from a big family that had past experience with midwives, Andrew said his family had some concerns. In the end, the couple said they made an informed decision. And given how difficult it can be to get a midwife, they’d also love to see more people have the option.

A midwife shortage All of the couples who spoke to the TriCities NOW appeared to be acutely aware of just how lucky they were to get a spot with a midwife, with only roughly 200 practising in B.C. Beautiful Babies takes on about 15 new clients a month, but has a wait-list just as long. Davidson bluntly put it that women basically have to roll out of bed after conceiving and call them if they want a spot, because they’ll have almost no chance if they come in a couple of months after becoming pregnant. “It’s really hard to get a midwife, particularly in our area. In the Tri-Cities there’s not enough midwives and there’s a lot of people CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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having babies,” she said. The University of B.C. has offered a midwifery program since 2002. It started as a threeyear program and now runs for four, turning out 20 grads a year. Director Michelle Butler said about 170 applicants a year meet the criteria, but only 20 make the cut. Candidates are chosen, in part, based on grades and life experience. “There’s a lot of interest in it and a lot of demand,” she said, noting there’s an even bigger demand for midwives in rural areas. The demand also has to keep up with retiring midwives leaving the profession. Next year, UBC will introduce a bridging program to allow midwives educated outside of Canada to practise in B.C. Butler also suggested there is capacity for the UBC program to expand even further, but that would depend on support from the province. “There are tremendous opportunities for midwifery in B.C. and I think it can be very valuable in meeting that maternity-care deficit that does exist,” she said. In 1998, there were just 34 registered midwives in B.C.

By 2014, that number had jumped to 277, but those in the field suggest it’s not enough. Davidson believes more and more people will be turning to midwives for care in the future, but in a job that forces you to be on call 24/7, burnout is inevitable, so there needs to be enough midwives to share the call load.

Almost like family Resting comfortably in her father’s arms in the living room, Jada is six weeks old, growing by the day, and the family’s time with the midwives has come to an end. It’s bittersweet for the Kennedys, who see the midwives at Beautiful Babies as being almost like family. “They were such a significant part of having Jada,” Sonja says. “They were so fabulous and they’ve become a part of a significant time.” Time has also given the couple an opportunity to reflect on their experience with a midwife. While they’re convinced there won’t be any more additions to their young family, they would recommend a midwife to anyone preparing to give birth. “I cannot imagine getting better care,” Sonja said.

Top: father Marcus Kennedy meets Baby Jada. Bottom: midwife Dina Davidson helps the Kennedys’ older child, Naya, listen to her sister’s heart beat. “Any time you can go through something significant in your life and have someone walk

with you through it, rather than show up for a moment, I kinda like it.”

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Glacier Media, the parent company of the Tri-Cities NOW, has acquired the TriCity News from Black Press as part of the sale of several Lower Mainland publications between the two companies. The deal was announced Wednesday, while the company will assume operational control of the publication on March 2, 2015. In a press release, Glacier Media stated the transaction will strengthen the company’s community media business in

Publisher Shannon Balla the Lower Mainland. Alvin Brouwer, president of Lower Mainland Publishing,

said the two newspapers will continue to operate separately. Tri-Cities NOW publisher Shannon Balla also noted operations at both newspapers will continue to remain the same. “Both the Tri-Cities NOW and Tri-City News will continue to offer the excellent coverage in the community as they both have done for many years,” she said. The Tri-Cities NOW has served the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra and Anmore since 1984.

at School District 43 117 STAFFERS MADE MORE THAN $100K Outgoing superintendent Tom Grant was the highest paid staffer at $197,497. In total, the district paid out just over $68 million to employees earning more than $75,000. Those who made less than $75,000 during that period account for close to $121 million. As for the elected officials, former board chair Melissa Hyndes took home $42,294,

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com School District 43 remuneration numbers released Tuesday indicate that 117 staffers working for the TriCities’ largest employer made north of $100,000. The statement of financial information (SOFI) report covers a period from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

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while past vice-chair Holly Butterfield earned $40,372. All other trustees made $38,449. The nine elected officials made a total of $351,810. Hyndes also claimed the highest expense total, at $12,392. Of those funds, $11,387 were provided by the Chinese government in the form of a grant to subsidize an overseas trip. The highest expense totals among district staff were found almost exclusively in the international education department. The department’s marketing manager, Robert Lajoie, claimed $71,186, while the department head — and incoming superintendent — Patricia Gartland claimed $69,965. Three other department staffers also had expense totals of more than $20,000. Gartland explained to the Tri-Cities NOW those expense totals were a case of spending money to make money. “The expenses in the SOFI report for international education staff were for revenue generation,” she said. “The international education program has generated over $20 million for this school year. This is about $5 million over budget projections. “Revenues generated by the program are added to the operating budget for the benefit of all students.” Outside of Grant, some of the other high earners in the district included: Rick Humphreys, former secretary treasurer — $160,238 Sylvia Russell, former assistant superintendent — $145,199 Maureen Dockendorf, former assistant superintendent — $145,199 Patricia Gartland, assistant superintendent/incoming superintendent — $145,199 Julie Pearce, assistant superintendent — $145,199 Reno Ciolfi, assistant superintendent — $140,586 Carey Chute, assistant superintendent — $137,871 Jamie Ross, director of human resources — $136,020 GOT A

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Police release details of assault and chase Jeremy DEUTSCH

stole one victim’s purse and fled. Her identification and jdeutsch@thenownews.com keys were in her purse when New details have emerged it was stolen. The two women about a manhunt involving an received minor injuries durassault that led to six schools ing the incident. P o l i c e being locked believe the down in Port same man Moody. showed up at According We’re still trying the victim’s to police, the home with drama began to determine a gun on just after midwhat the motive Tuesday, getnight Monday, is behind all of ting into a when two fight with the women walkthis … homeowner. ing in the area –Port Moody Police That led to of Aspenwood Spokesman Const. a huge police Park came Luke van Winkel response, across a man including the asking for dirlockdown of ections. After a brief conversation, schools in the area. While the search was the women began to walk away, but the man allegedly on, the suspect car-jacked attacked the women from a woman near a parkbehind, knocking one to the ing lot on Eagle Mountain. ground. A struggle ensued Police said the victim was and at some point during the sexually assaulted prior to assault, the suspect pulled a the car being stolen. Coquitlam RCMP eventuknife. The women managed to fight off the attacker, who ally arrested the suspect after

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a brief pursuit in the area of Hawthorn Drive. Vahidreza Bordbar of Coquitlam, 31, is facing four charges, including break and enter, possession of a prohibited firearm and two counts of sexual assault with a weapon. Port Moody police spokesman Const. Luke van Winkel said Bordbar doesn’t have a history with police. “We’re still trying to determine what the motive is behind all of this, and that aspect of this investigation is still ongoing,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding more charges could be coming. Van Winkel said police are looking at whether there is a mental-health aspect to the crimes, but so far they haven’t determined a motivation. He also said investigators haven’t been able to find any connections between the suspect and victims. Bordbar remains in custody, but a court date has not been set.

Charges laid in crash that killed pedestrian Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Charges have been laid against the driver in a crash that killed a Coquitlam man last week. On Thursday, Coquitlam RCMP announced charges against Dae Soo Shin, a 30year-old Coquitlam man, related to a crash on Como Lake Avenue. He’s facing one charge of refusing to provide breath samples while operating a motor vehicle resulting in the death of another person. The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, when a four-door Nissan Altima heading west on Como Lake Avenue at Robinson Street lost control, went up on the curb and knocked down a lamp pole. The vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian identified as Robert Readman, a 53-yearold Coquitlam man. The vehicle finally came to a stop at an empty lot on the north side of Como Lake Avenue. Police noted the investigation is still ongoing, and no further information will be released. They’re asking any witnesses who saw what happened shortly before the collision to contact traffic services investigators at 604-945-1550 and to quote file number 201435136.

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Site C is the best choice

here will be much rending of garments and gnashing of teeth, but the decision to go ahead with the Site C hydroelectric dam project is probably, in balance, the right one. In a perfect world, the idea of flooding more than 5,000 acres of arable land to generate electricity would be incomprehensible. Many would suggest that any environmental assessors who could have given their stamp of approval to such a project should be made to work in a windowless office in a block of concrete for the rest of their lives. The provincial leaders who followed the environmental approvals by giving the project the go-ahead will certainly pay a political price from some quarters. We empathize with the First Nations who will see sacred lands drowned beneath cubic miles of water … if their court challenges are unsuccessful, and that certainly remains to be seen. Likewise, farmers who will see their livelihood shift as their farms — currently significant agricultural attributes in a province which is comprised of only four per cent arable land — are flooded and rendered useless. Going ahead with Site C is not a great decision, and maybe not even a good decision. But it is the best decision, not just from the viewpoint of the obvious economic benefits, but whether we wish to admit it or not, from an environmental position — which is surely what the assessors and politicians had in mind. We live in a society that gobbles energy, and unless we decide to reduce our consumption, our environmentally sound options are limited. Wind, wave and sunlight, despite great recent advances, remain too expensive. Too many people are too afraid of nuclear power. We’re not convinced LNG is more than a pipe dream. And coal and oil are too dirty and too dangerous. Hydroelectricity isn’t perfect, but for now, it’s relatively clean and valuable. And it’s the best we’ve got.

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City of the Arts could do more for local musicians Moody. I find it electric and can feel it every time I walk the streets. It is rich with history and beauty. With so many stories, it’s almost a songwriter’s para’ve been an active member of dise. This. Is. Home. the music scene of the Lower I cannot speak for the other arts or Mainland for 15-plus years. Of artists in this city because I am not an those 15, I have lived in Port expert nor do I know what their needs Moody for six, going on seven, are. For this reason I will speak from years. For the purposes of this letter, I here on about what I believe can be want to convey that I consider myself a done to improve this city’s claim as “City professional musician. of the Arts” in regards to the musician; I have played nearly every venue that however, I am aware that the other arts’ the Lower Mainland has had to offer in or artists’ needs aren’t being met and I those 15-plus years (and seen most up believe more should be done for those close), recorded at various studios, had individuals/groups as songs played on the well. radio across the world, The beauty of music had the pleasure of is that it is encompassrecording with Steve … Port Moody’s ing. It is for everyone. Albini (Nirvana, Pixies) while living in Chicago City of the Arts title Of all ages, creeds and colours. It’s uniting. for a month, and have really attracted my With this thought in recently started a new attention … I soon mind, I would like to project involving folk, propose a few ideas. rockabilly and country realized, however, a place roots. I also have my that the name does andImagine time where parown recording studio, not fit the reality. ents could bring their which I run for myself young in to create as a hobby. I think this – Corey Allan Hawkins, musical instruments experience qualifies Port Moody Musician while teaching them me as a professional about the instrument — although maybe they are making. Like arts and crafts, not, as I am always learning. this could be offered at the communI moved to Port Moody back in 2008. ity centre. If you’re living in the City of Of all the places that I could have chosen to move to, Port Moody’s “City of the Arts, why not start with the future? Let children create and find their own the Arts” title really attracted my attensound in a sea of voices. It must be edution. At the time, I was not only a musicational and fun for both parents and cian but also a business owner. The city their young. seemed to be alive with the entrepreImagine a drop-in group where music neurial spirit. I soon realized, however, is discussed, records are evaluated; that the name does not fit the reality. There is a culture that is uniquely Port perhaps you have a song you’d like to

An open letter to politicians, musicians and other residents of Port Moody:

share that you’ve written. Perhaps you have some recording techniques you’d like to share and discuss with other likeminded people. Maybe the session ends with a jam. It is a gathering for all ages to ask questions and seek what they don’t know about music and yet share what they do. What you build with this idea is a community. The result that you get is the sharing of music-related knowledge. For this to happen a venue and space needs to be allocated. In a “City of the Arts” this group should be a must. When I was growing up, if my friends and I wanted to put on a show we had to do it ourselves. This included finding a venue to play that could host a variety of bands and music that already had a sound system in place, or at least could be rented from the city. An all-ages’ show, charging an admission of $5, would see local youth gathering in a safe place to support local music. It’s where I honed my chops as both a musician, a fan of other music and a promoter. The $5 would ensure that we had raised enough money to cover the costs, but more importantly, it put money back into the city that had agreed to let us do our thing. Port Moody has many venues that could be put to this use. Surely it could put aside a hall or theatre to host bands hailing not just from the city but from the Tri-Cities. If we are the “City of the Arts” having a venue to host not only our own, but other like-minded individuals, is a must. Having a venue where parents can drop off their kids, teenagers or come themselves is a must. It does a few things for the community. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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One, it creates an income where there wasn’t previously one. Two, it gives people something to do and somewhere to go. And three, it makes them feel like they are a part of something bigger then themselves. Port Moody has many venues that could be used for this option, but are currently beyond the financial means of any one person. I suggest either waiving these fees or charging an admission or sourcing advertising from local businesses which would go directly back into the city’s coffers. The “City of the Arts” should have more live music. I was wondering as well if a program on Shaw TV or the CBC would consider using our theatre for promoting local and live music. Perhaps a show based on storytelling and local musicians is something they would be interested in. You film the band for live TV, promoting the city and its music.

Again the theatre would have to loan itself out, but perhaps volunteers could make this possible. My next suggestion is a simple one, but would require revenue from the city as well as a location. You could offset the cost by charging a fee for bands to use, but having it be free would be a better option for artists. I’d like to put forward a jam space. With most people living in tight quarters these days, bands are finding it harder and harder to jam because of noise complaints or restrictions. If this is the “City of the Arts,” having a venue where local bands can come in and jam, while keeping their equipment safe and secure and the ears of residents at safe decibels, I think is a must. It’s a simple concept, and a valuable one. I would like to see more live music all year round. We have parks, streets, sidewalks and many places where performers could show off their craft. Why not make it easier to do this? Charge a licence or busker fee. Also, make it easier for bands to sign up, and find information on how to play events or public places. Currently, unless you know the person organizing the event, it is hard to find out where

to apply. Also, more local music needs to be heard. We have a recording studio in Port Moody Secondary. Why not put it to full-time use? Why not have students record local bands? Start up a local record label. Teach students how to manage funds and bands and publishing, etc. Or teach people how to record who don’t attend the school. Why travel to downtown Vancouver when we have the facility here? Why not train tomorrow’s engineers? Have sessions on home recording and microphone placement. The tools are right in front of us. The “City of the Arts” has a recording facility. Why not maximize its full potential? To fund some of these operations like a jam space, live music venues and any other music programs, perhaps businesses of the community could help foot the bill. Imagine if a local bank helped invest money back into the community for these programs. The jam space, for instance, could have their brands and logo all over it, or each band could be required to bank with its facility. I’m just using them as an example and trying to think outside of the box.

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These are a few of my ideas. I understand that I haven’t hammered out all of the details. I’m not an accountant or a politician. And I expect to be picked to pieces but understand that if I can dream it, so can others. Simply put, there is no reason why any of these ideas can’t become reality. By removing the T from the word “can’t” you can accomplish anything. You CAN literally “be the change.” I’m a musician among many in a city that needs to do more for us. At least with the ideas put forward in my letter, it opens the door for discussion and debate. I encourage the mayor and city councillors to talk amongst one another. I messaged the mayor after his win that I would speak with him. Consider this my invitation. Ask yourselves if you think we’re doing enough for the music community in Port Moody. Ask questions and, most importantly, listen. Musicians love to talk about our ideas. I want to leave you with this question. If you were a musician wanting to find a city to live in, why would you choose the “City of the Arts?” Corey Allan Hawkins Port Moody

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water lines [or] mains for cracks or fissures,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “But I have never heard of it being used in this quantity and where it could contaminate a fish-bearing creek. Dan Mooney, the city’s manager of roads and traffic operations, said city crews were working in the area of Brunette Avenue and Nelson Street around 10 a.m. Wednesday when a crushed

dye tablet was found on the roadway. The tablet’s contents were found to be seeping into nearby Nelson Creek, though how it got there or who put it there to begin with is unknown. Mooney suspects the tablet is similar to those used to measure sewer flow, and city crews used a street sweeper and a hand-operated vacuum tube to clean up what was left of the spill. “While we don’t know the origin or owner of the tab-

let, the ones the city uses do not pose any hazards to the environment, and we believe this is the case here,” Mooney said. He added the dye that wasn’t removed from the creek will be gone soon enough. “The speed at which the dye will dissipate will be a function of how much rain we get, but it will all be gone after any significant rainfall,” he said. twitter.com/johnkurucz

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A visit to Toyland The Theatrix Youtheatre Society will stage its holidaythemed production of Babes in Toyland over two days this weekend at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre. Running on both Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20, the show is based on an adapted story that follows how Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Land save Christmas from the evil landlord, Barbarina. The show features a cast of 21 actors between the ages of six and 13 playing characters from dolphins who rescue Dick and Jane, to Mary Quite

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December 2015 December 8 • Most meetings start at 7pm in Council Chambers, Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive • Regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month except during August and the fourth Tuesday of December. • Committee of the Whole meetings are held as needed. Committee of the Whole procedures allow for a more informal discussion of issues. • We’re now live streaming our regular Council meetings at www.portmoody.ca/watchlive. While you’re on our website, sign up for Council e-notifications. • Get an agenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody Public Library or on our website at www.portmoody.ca/agendas. This notice is provided in accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s been a double hit for SHARE’s food bank this Christmas season. Not only are food and financial donations down, leading to dwindling shelves, but the numbers in need have increased. SHARE CEO Martin Wyant explained the food bank had more people than anticipated at its Christmas hamper day this week. He said the organization is seeing an increase, in part, because people are having a tougher time making ends meet. Wyant also suggested the

increasing cost of food is putting a strain on already-tight budgets. “That’s part of the challenge that people that don’t have much are facing,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Donations have started to pick up since the food bank made an urgent appeal last week, noting about two weeks of food are left on the shelves, but Wyant was quick to point out donations are still behind where they need to be for the food bank to keep up with demand early next year. The goal is to have enough food at the end of the year — 40,000 items or 800 shop-

ping carts — to last through the first quarter of 2015. “We’re hoping in the last few days before the [Christmas] break, we’ll see things pick up,” Wyant said. Even though Christmas is just days away, people can still donate after the holiday. The Tri-Cities NOW has also recognized the urgent need, directing donations to its Caring for Tri-Cities Kids campaign where SHARE needs them most — in this case, the food bank. The campaign runs through Dec. 31. People continue to drop coins, bills and cheques off in buckets at various locations around the community, and to donate online through Glacier Media’s crowdfunding initiative, Fundaid.ca. To donate online, visit

fundaid.ca/tricitieskids. To donate in person, drop by a local ScotiaBank branch (ScotiaBank will match donations up to $5,000) or one of the following community police stations: Coquitlam RCMP detachment at 2986 Guildford Way, Burquitlam Community Police Station at 560 Clarke Rd. in Coquitlam, Ridgeway Community Police Station at 1059 Ridgeway Ave. in Coquitlam, PoCo Community Police Station at 2581 Mary Hill Rd., or Port Moody Police Department at 3051 St. Johns St.

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BMW continues to introduce a new vehicle for every possible market segment, no matter how small the niche may be. Despite having numerous SUVs in its ﬂeet already, BMW has decided it will attempt to take even a bigger slice of the “growing pie” by introducing the coupe-style X4. The X4 speaks to the customers who like the look of the X6 but want something a little smaller and more affordable. Also, these customers feel the X3 is a tad too traditional and mainstream. The new X4 fulﬁlls both of those requirements. The X4 is an all-new vehicle for 2015. For those not familiar, BMW’s with an odd number in its name, 3, 5 and 7 Series are the more practical models. The even numbered vehicles, 2, 4 and 6 Series are the more sporty models.

Design

The new X4 is derived from the X3 but it sacriﬁces some practicality in the interest of style. BMW calls the X4 a “sports activity coupe” and it attempts to bridge a coupe and compact SUV. The most obvious difference between the X4 and the X3 is its sloping rooﬂine, accented by sharp creases. This gives the X4 its own distinctive character. Also, while the X4 uses the X3’s architecture, it is longer and lower – this follows the recipe that BMW is using with the new 4 Series, which is carved out of the 3 Series. The styling of the X4 is the most controversial aspect of this new vehicle. Those not on board should know it follows a very successful formula BMW has used with the larger X6, and no one can deny the fact that the X4 stands out in the crowd.

sit 20mm lower and the rear bench has a more pronounced two-seat appearance to accentuate the look of the exterior.

The cabin of the X4 is remarkably similar to the X3, which means it has a stylish, somewhat conservative design - it would have been nice if this new car received an all-new interior.

The X4 can seat ﬁve passengers, however only four will be truly comfortable. The rear centre seat is really just a perch. The two outer seats don’t have a lot of head-room because of the sloping roof, but anyone under six-feet should be ﬁne.

Performance

Much less controversial are the X4’s line-up of engines, because the X4 shares its engine lineup with others in the BMW range, including the 3 Series sedan, 4 Series and X3. Base model X4’s, the xDrive28i, comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline fourcylinder. It produces 240 hp and 258 ft-lbs of torque. This engine is superb, with plenty of pulling power and surprising amount of get-up-and-go. Stepping up to the xDrive35i increases both horsepower and torque to an even 300 each. This comes from a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six that is second to none in the industry. Smooth and gutsy, the 3.0-litre is one of the best engines in the world in terms of overall feel and balance of power vs. economy. BMW’s xDrive AWD system comes standard, obviously, along with an eight-speed automatic transmission. There are no other drivetrain or transmission options available at this time. BMW has made its name by building driver’s cars. Its SUVs, while sportier than many of its rivals, are understandably never as spirited as their cars. But the 2015 X4, still using X3 underpinnings, drives much more like a BMW car. It has the best electric power steering unit BMW has made yet. The lower ride height and retuned suspension give the X4 a different personality than the X3, though not as much as you think. It is a joy to drive on a twisty road and has four selectable driving modes – Sport+, Sport, Comfort and Eco Pro – allowing you to customize your driving experience. To make the X4 as fuel efﬁcient as possible, it comes with BMW EFFICIENTDYNAMICS, which includes auto start/stop, low rolling-resistance tires, brakeenergy regeneration and a coasting function. This works in conjunction with the Eco Pro driving mode which changes the X4’s throttle response and gear shifts to further economy.

Environment

While the cabin of the X4 mostly resembles the X3, BMW has given it a few unique features to make it feel exclusive. The front passengers

The most concerning aspect for rear passengers would be the ﬂoor height. Knee-room is quite good, but because the seats were lowered to provide adequate headroom, passengers may feel like their knees are a bit high. As can be expected, the X4 has less cargo space than an X3. However, the rear seats are split 40/20/40 to make the space as versatile as possible. Accessing that space has been made easier thanks to the Smart Opener system which opens the tailgate by waving your foot under the rear bumper. The X4 comes with a good amount of standard technology features, including BMW’s iDrive with a 6.5-inch control display. This system can be upgraded to access the internet and have one of the best navigation systems on the market with Advanced Real Time Trafﬁc Information. It is also available with many comforting safety options. These include Active Blind Spot Detection and a Lane Departure and Collision Warning system that gives a gentle vibration of the steering wheel to get your attention.

Features

The 2015 X4 has a starting price of $46,300. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, electric seats with driver memory, leather multi-function steering wheel, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, dynamic cruise control, run ﬂat tires, and a sunroof. Additional features include heated rear seats, surround view, rearview camera, parking sensors, adaptive headlights, head-up display, dynamic damper control, and an M Sport Package. Fuel efﬁciency numbers (L/100km) for the xDrive28i are 11.8 city, 8.4 highway and 10.3 combined. The xDrive35i returns 12.5 city, 8.7 highway for 10.8 combined.

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The X4 provides a nice combination of sports coupe design with the versatility of a crossover. The X4 has one of the best steering feel in its class.

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The X4’s styling is polarizing and its coupe-like proportions limits practicality. Rear visibility is quite poor.

The Bottom Line

The all-new BMW X4 is not an ordinary SUV and will please customers who want something unique and stylish.

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Cellphones are indispensable in an emergency, but if your phone battery is fading fast and your car battery is itself dead or dying and unable to charge it, your phone won’t be of much use. “A portable power pack that’s sold in many consumer electronic stores is a good idea to have in-hand,” Elliott says. “The ability to charge your phone, even without the aid of your car, is worth its weight in gold if you’re stuck roadside during the winter.”

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Needing to pull over to the side of the road during the winter, especially during whiteout conditions, means making yourself as visible as possible. Elliott says this means that an absolute must-have in your winter emergency kit are road flares or high-visibility roadside triangles that will signal your distress to other drivers. “Many accidents occur as passersby simply do not see your vehicle pulled over until it’s too late,” she says.

Elliott says an extra set of clothes — especially wool socks, gloves and a warm toque — in which to keep warm is also advisable, should you find yourself stuck in the cold waiting for help. If space is an issue, another option is to include an emergency blanket, which is thin and metallic — not unlike the ones used to keep marathon runners warm post-race. “They don’t take up much room in your trunk and might just save the day in frigid conditions.” — www.newscanada.com

Visibility and good tires are key to safety CONT. FROM PAGE 23 case when it comes to winter,” she says.

Tires are tops Installing winter tires on your vehicle should no longer be debatable, Elliott says. As winter tires are made of a softer compound than summer and all-season tires, they are able to grip their way through ice and snow much more effectively, enabling stopping distances that can mean the difference between fender bender or a safe stop. Make sure to get all four tires changed, and ideally before the first snowfall, as service centres and dealerships get extra busy and wait times become longer.

Visibility rules “If you can’t see, you can’t drive,” Elliott says. “It’s as simple as that.” For motorists, this means clearing snow

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come with additional cost, but for many, the added reassurance could be worth it.

When to buy The fourth quarter of the year (September to December) is a great time to buy “used” since the newer models have arrived and dealers are ready to haggle on last year’s vehicles in which the profit margins are quite high.

Research, research, research

Once you have a model you are interested in, get online and find out as much as you can about it. Most car models will have some helpful information from the manu-

facturer, but to really get to the nitty gritty and find out if this vehicle is right for you, head to the car forums. Regular people with firsthand experience will undoubtedly have some insight into the good and (hopefully not too) bad.

Inspector Gadget You don’t need to have a spy kit to get under the hood and really check it out, and that means everything including the fluids. Not much of a grease monkey? Drive that car like you own it (because how else will you know if you like it?) right over to a mechanic to do your dirty work for a nominal fee. Then gather all of the history reports that are available using your vehicle’s VIN. CarProof, CarFax and

AutoCheck all offer in-depth reports on your vehicle’s history for a fairly small fee.

Enjoy Now that you’ve done your research and are done test driving, be sure to ask your dealer about the car’s other features, like built-in audio options, so you can make the most out of your daily commute. Look for the SiriusXM logo, for example, which indicates that your car is equipped with satellite radio. If it is, go to www.siriusxm.ca to see if you qualify for three free months of commercial-free music and more. Whatever car you land on, you’ll certainly drive easier and happier knowing you did your homework. — www.newscanada.com

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Stay local and enjoy Coquitlam’s special event programs and activities in our Stay and Play Guide. Bright light walks • Movie night Cookie decorating • Day camps Swimming • Skating

In the last five years, 11 people have been killed and 36 seriously injured in impaired driving related crashes in B.C. between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. That’s why police will continue to be out in full force at CounterAttack roadchecks across the province during the holidays. ‘tis the season for some good cheer but make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home if your celebrations involve alcohol.

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“We have a Subaru Outback and a Toyota Prius. As soon as there are more charging stations around, we plan to get a Tesla Model S electric car. “We have a pop-up trailer from which, when not in use, the battery is removed and hooked up to a battery charger. “To my surprise, the charger has kept the battery charged very well. “When we get the Tesla S, the Subaru would be used only for winter driving and for vacations where we would have to tow the trailer. “My question is: If I take

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By Ray Magliozzi the battery out of the Subaru for roughly eight months of the year, would it negatively affect the electrical system or anything else on the Subaru?” — Vinnie No, Vinnie. If you take the

house while you’re gone. When you reconnect the battery, there are a couple of inconveniences you’ll have to deal with, besides the obvious stuff like losing your radio presets. Most modern cars have computers that “learn” and adapt the engine and transmission to your driving style. So those settings will all be lost, and the car will have to “relearn” them. That means you may notice the car running a little poorly or shifting a little roughly at first. But it’ll go away quickly. The other thing to keep

battery out of the Subaru, the only real danger is that you’ll trip over it in the garage. So, alternatively, you can just disconnect the battery and leave it right in the car. And I wouldn’t bother keeping it on the charger for eight months — you’d just be wasting electricity. If you have a good charger, you can just hook it up the day before you need the car, and the battery should be fine by the next day. That also reduces the risk that something would go wrong with the charger and it would burn down your

storing vehicles for months (squirting oil in each cylinder, covering the tailpipe and intake manifold), but we gave up on that, because nobody ever bothered with it. And in the vast majority of cases these days, the cars start and run just fine after being stored, anyway. So just disconnect the battery, and don’t forget to roll up the windows. Good luck, Vinnie.

in mind is that if you have a new or freshly “back from the dead” battery, you won’t be able to pass an emissions inspection until you drive the car for several drive cycles. During those drive cycles, the computer is checking various components of the emissions system in your car. And only when it has enough data will it report a passing grade to the inspection shop. Typically that means you’ll have to drive the car for a few days before getting it inspected. My brother and I used to recommend all kinds of other things to people who were

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Balancing a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season comes down to just that — balance. So says Dr. Mike Mostrenko, an emergency physician at Eagle Ridge Hospital who spoke to the Tri-Cities NOW about everything from meal preparation to diets and snacks before a large gettogether. Step 1 on Mostrenko’s list is be realistic: don’t bother dieting during a time when there’s plenty of stress and food around. “I think people who try to start diets in December or mid-December are destined for failure,” he said. “It’s really impossible to try and maintain a diet through the holiday season. It’s better just to sort of tread water and maintain a certain weight rather than lose weight.” Before heading to a dinner party, Mostrenko recommends snacking on foods with a reasonable amount of protein — cheese and crackers, chicken or a raw carrot — as they help fend off hunger pangs for longer periods of time. Psychological cues also come into play: Mostrenko suggests socializing in rooms

other than those containing all the food, eating slowly and holding drinks with your dominant hand. “You’re less likely to be spontaneous and go for food and with your non-dominant hand,” he said. While some dinner staples are a given — like turkey — Mostrenko suggests augmenting the menu with other non-traditional foods: fish, grilled prawns or pork. In an effort to satisfy at least some culinary temptation, Mostrenko recommends going for a 50/50 split: half your plate should contain comfort foods, while the other half should be healthier options. Checking with guests ahead of time to learn about food sensitivities and allergies is also a must. When it comes to imbibing, Mostrenko stresses the need for moderation and planning ahead for a designated driver. Outside of those points, he advises avoiding cocktails with heavy sugar content and opting for lighter beer or wine instead. “Alternate your alcohol intake with water,” he said. “Make sure you space your drinks to one per hour, so you can give your body a chance to metabolize the drink before you get on to the

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