The Tri-Cities Now January 9 2015 by Coquitlam Now

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com The City of Port Moody may consider ways to stop the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project, after receiving what it calls an “inadequate” response to questions. For several months, the city has been taking part in the National Energy Board (NEB) pipeline project hearing process as an intervenor. While the intervenor status has allowed the municipality to ask questions of Trans Mountain related to the project, what it got back in return wasn’t what it expected. According to a city staff report, Port Moody submitted 163 questions during the first round of information requests back in May, but found “Trans Mountain’s responses to the first round of information requests to be inadequate, with responses failing to provide the information being requested.” The city sent the NEB a letter identifying its concerns. The report also noted that of the 2,400 follow-up questions filed by various intervenors, including Port Moody, the NEB ruled that Trans Mountain would have to respond to just 107 questions, rejecting 93 per cent of the requests. The report prompted local politicians at this week’s committee of the whole meeting to refer the matter to the city’s Environmental Protection Committee (EPC) to generate alternate ideas to prevent the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project from being completed. The resolution still has to be

approved at a future council meeting. Coun. Robert Vagramov, who brought the motions forward, said it’s “unbelievable” that 93 per cent of information requests were duplicates or irrelevant. He suggested Port Moody’s hands might be tied in this case and acknowledged the city might not be able to stop the project. “At the very least [we’re] raising awareness or highlighting the fact the NEB process is not working for Port Moody,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Coun. Rick Glumac said he was frustrated to hear the city hasn’t received adequate answers from Trans Mountain and the NEB process wasn’t helping to get those answers. He said he also doesn’t have confidence the process will lead to a fair decision about the pipeline. “The process, to me, seems like it’s flawed from the beginning,” Glumac said. “You start questioning the process when you’re not getting the answers you believe you should be getting.” He also suggested referring the matter to the EPC gives the group a chance to come up with ideas on how the city should respond. The city is currently preparing its submissions for the second and final round of information requests to the NEB, due by Jan. 16. In 2012, the city passed a resolution opposing more tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet. Kinder Morgan is proposing a $5.4-billion expansion of its 1,150-kilometre oil pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby.

Pedestrian killed in Citadel Drive crash

76-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS WALKING WITH YOUNG BOY Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The Tri-Cities has recorded its first traffic fatality of 2015. Two pedestrians were taken to hospital with serious injuries Wednesday following a crash in Port Coquitlam. On Thursday, Coquitlam RCMP confirmed one of the pedestrians, a 76-year-old man, later died in hospital. A nine year-old boy, who was also hit, suffered more minor injuries. The name of the man is not being released at the request of the family. The two pedestrians were hit in a crosswalk by a vehicle in the 1200 block of Citadel Drive just after 3 p.m. RCMP noted the driver stayed at the scene and co-operated with police. While the investigation is still ongoing, police have ruled out drugs and alcohol as contributing factors in the crash. RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung also said it’s too early to speculate on what other factors were behind the crash or whether charges are being considered. “This kind of investigation does take a long time,” he told the TriCities NOW, also pointing out there is no indication that fog played a role in the crash, though it’s not being ruled out.

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A 76-year-old man and a nine-year-old boy were sent to hospital after being hit by a car on PoCo’s Citadel Drive Wednesday. The man later died. Police also confirmed the two pedestrians were related. Chung called the incident a sad situation. “It’s a reminder for both drivers and pedestrians, especially in this kind of weather … just to be really looking out for each other,” he said. While investigators spoke to witnesses at the scene, police are still appealing for any more witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information can contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604945-1550 and quote file 2015-661. In 2014, there were four colli-

sions resulting in fatalities in the Coquitlam RCMP’s jurisdiction. In three of those, the victim was a pedestrian. The last fatality occurred Dec. 8 when a car lost control on Como Lake Avenue, went up on the curb and knocked down a lamp pole. The vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian. RCMP charged the alleged driver, Dae Soo Shin, a 30-year-old Coquitlam man, with refusing to provide breath samples while operating a motor vehicle resulting in the death of another person.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: A walker carries bags up the Coquitlam Crunch Trail in thick fog Wednesday, making for an eerie scene. NOW photographer Lisa King chose to go with black and white for this photo to make the fog stand out even more.

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Coquitlam RCMP are trying to track down a shoplifter with a penchant for outdoor tools. Police said the alleged theft took place on Nov. 1, when two men were spotted looking suspicious in a Coquitlam Centre store. A loss prevention officer noticed one of the men walk up to the front of the store and allegedly take a chainsaw off the bottom shelf and tuck it under his arm. The mall employee gave chase, and eventually the suspect dropped the chainsaw before fleeing. The suspect is described as a scruffy-looking South Asian man with brown hair and a beard and moustache, standing five-feet 11-inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He also had a unique tattoo on the left side of his left calf. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-9451550 and quote file 2014-31419.

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Schoenborn up for review soon NEW LAW MEANS CHILD KILLER’S REVIEWS MAY BE REDUCED TO ONCE EVERY 3 YEARS

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passed last year by the jdeutsch@thenownews.com Conservative government, Inalittlemorethanamonth, allows the Review Board to one of B.C.’s most notorious hold NCR patients found to killers will once again be be a high risk to offend for up in front of the B.C. Review to three years before coming up for review. Board lookD a v e ing for more Teixeira, a freedom. spokesperson B u t for the famwhen Allan ily of Darcie Schoenborn Clarke, whose has his hearthree children ing this year, were killed by scheduled Schoenborn in for Feb. 12, 2008, noted a new law the family has could mean requested the it will be his three-year time last review frame. for several Allan Schoenborn “Of any of years. Under new legislation Bill the hearings, this would be C-14, which deals with people the one that offers perhaps found not criminally respon- the greatest hope that there sible (NCR) for crimes due will not be another hearing to mental illness, the annual next year,” he told the Trihearings could be changed to Cities NOW. In each of Schoenborn’s every three years. The new law, which was reviews, he’s been found to

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Stacy Galt, the cousin of the woman whose children Allan Schoenborn killed in 2008, speaks to media at the Forensic Psychiatric Institute at an earlier review. remain a risk to public safety. Despite the change in the

law, Teixeira noted the hearings remain difficult for the

family, especially since they don’t know what, if anything,

Schoenborn will be asking for during his review. The family typically finds out his requests minutes before the hearing. Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008 in Merritt but was ultimately found not guilty of murder by reason of mental disorder, caused a stir in 2011 when he applied to the B.C Review Board for escorted access to get a coffee and go to a local pool. After a large public outcry, he withdrew his application. Schoenborn was also set to have two hearings in 2012 but cancelled both. In 2013, he asked for a transfer to a psychiatric hospital in Selkirk, Man. at his annual review, which was ultimately denied by the Ministry of Justice. Last year, Schoenborn was again denied the chance to apply for escorted passes from Coquitlam’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

Police search Family forced from home for 2 ID theft after fire in basement FIRE CHIEF SAYS suspects SMOKE ALARMS HELPED THEM ESCAPE

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The two people in this surveillance images are believed responsible for an identity theft.

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for the public’s help to catch a couple of alleged identity thieves. According to police, the victim of the crime was contacted in November regarding a credit card in her name, which she knew nothing about. The investigation determined that several cellphones, credit cards and lines of credit had been taken out in the victim’s name. Police also determined the offences occurred between Sept. 30 and Nov. 17, 2014. The suspects believed responsible, a man and a woman, were captured on surveillance photos, which were released this week. Anyone with information can contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-552-7364. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

jdeutsch@thenownews.com A family could be out of their home for a while following a basement fire in a townhouse complex in Coquitlam, near Mariner Way and Dewdney Trunk Road. Fire crews were called to the unit in the 2900 block of Norman Avenue during Tuesday’s supper hour after the homeowner noticed smoke and a small fire in the basement. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the blaze, which had moved into the walls of the unit. Coquitlam fire chief Wade Pierlot noted the fire caused extensive damage to the basement of the unit and some slight damage to an adjacent unit, but the rest of the building was spared. “It was a real good stop from our guys because in these particular occupancies, fire can spread rather quickly if you don’t get to it right away,” he told the TriCities NOW, adding older townhomes like the one in Tuesday’s incident can be especially vulnerable to fires. The family was alerted by smoke detectors and all three people inside at the time got out safely.

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All three people inside this townhouse escaped a fire Tuesday that claimed the life of one of two family pets. However, one of two family pets died in the blaze. Pierlot said the fire isn’t suspicious and may have been electrical in nature. The chief estimated the family, which has insurance, might be out of their home for a few weeks. He credited the family for having working smoke alarms and alerting firefighters as they arrived that everyone was out of the unit. Pierlot said the end result of the inci-

dent also proves the effectiveness of working smoke alarms. Tuesday’s fire was the first major call of 2015 for the fire department, with the chief noting the Christmas season was fairly quiet. However, the department is reminding residents to remove Christmas trees from their home. Pierlot said the trees also need to be chipped and taken away completely as they become a volatile fire hazard.

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A federal court has stopped a bid to deport would have moved more quickly. “In my view, Mr. Fabbiano’s entitlement to an Italian-born Hells Angel from B.C., saying the government violated his rights by delay- a fair hearing has been infringed by delay. He has lost the opportunity to present relevant ing the case for years. Carlo Fabbiano, a 57-year-old member of evidence,” O’Reilly said. “The integrity of our justice system has the elite Nomads chapter of the B.C. gang, has lived in Canada since 1963. He co-owns been compromised as a result. As things stand, a long-term permanent resident, with homes in Coquitlam and Vancouver. He got involved in the Hells Angels in the a minor criminal conviction 15 years ago, will be removed from Canada and 1990s, a recent Federal Court separated from his family, of Canada decision in his case without proper consideration noted. And he was convicted of the pertinent evidence.” of drug trafficking in 1999, … these The CBSA has filed an receiving a one-year condiappeal but would not comtional sentence. It was only proceedings ment Monday since the case when he applied to become a obviously involve remains before the court. Canadian citizen a decade ago potentially drastic Fabbiano confirmed in his that Fabbiano got a letter from submissions to the court that the Canada Border Services consequences … he is a member of the Hells Agency “informing him that, –Judge James O’Reilly Angels in B.C. as a member of a criminal “However, there was no organization, he might be inadmissible to Canada,” Judge James O’Reilly evidence that Mr. Fabbiano actually furthered any criminal activities of the Hells Angels,” said in his Dec. 15, 2014 ruling. Fabbiano made submissions in 2007 about Judge O’Reilly said. Fabbiano said he’s worked legitimately as why he should be allowed to stay in Canada, where he has a spouse and four Canadian- a carpenter since 1975 and also runs a small glass business. His lawyers argued that he born children. He heard nothing else about his status until would not be able to find work in Italy, as he 2013, even though government officials had had only visited once as a teenager, didn’t decided years earlier that his case should go speak Italian and has no relatives there. “His removal from Canada would have a to an admissibility hearing — the first step in seriously adverse impact on his remaining getting someone removed from the country. When the biker learned the case against family members, including his elderly parents him was proceeding, he filed his federal court who would not be able to visit him in Italy,” challenge, arguing the delay in the case con- they said. O’Reilly said that “for a person such as Mr. stituted an abuse of process. He also claimed “the proceedings are abusive because they Fabbiano, who has lived in Canada for more were commenced as a form of reprisal for his than 50 years and has raised a family here, these proceedings obviously involve potenrefusal to act as an RCMP informant.” Judge O’Reilly agreed Fabbiano had been tially drastic consequences for him and his mistreated, saying if the government really relatives.” — Kim Bolan, Vancouver Sun considered the biker a risk to Canadians, they

Restaurants shut down FRASER HEALTH RELEASES ITS LIST OF CLOSURES FOR 2014 IN THE TRI-CITIES

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com There are plenty of fantastic places to dine in the Tri-Cities. But every year, a few restaurants draw the ire of public health inspectors — and in some cases — they even get closed. Fraser Health, which is responsible for inspections in the Tri-Cities, has released its list of restaurants that were hit with closures in 2014: • Wang Ga Ma, 450-329 North Rd., Coquitlam — failure to ensure food premises is maintained in sanitary condition; failure to ensure food premises equipment is maintained in good working order. • De Dutch Pannekoek House, 200-2748 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo — equipment/ facilities/hot and cold water

for sanitary maintenance are not adequate. • Joe’s Atlantic Grill, 2410 St. Johns St., Port Moody — equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material; chemicals, cleansers and similar agents are not stored or labelled properly. • Korean Pancakes, Port Moody (no address) — failure to ensure equipment/facilities hot and/or cold water for sanitary maintenance are adequate; failure to provide adequate hand washing stations for employees. • Originals Coffee, 2231 Clarke St., Port Moody — cold potentially hazardous food is not stored/displayed at 4 C or below; food premises is not maintained in sanitary condition; failure to have and/or follow written sanitation procedures.

Fraser Health’s website noted restaurant closure orders are issued when the environmental health officer determines the conditions of a restaurant can lead to a likely health hazard or food poisoning. The website also states: “Inspections are conducted on a routine basis and when complaints are received. Inspections determine if regulatory requirements and industry standard practices are being followed with respect to general food handling, storage temperatures, sanitation, employee hygiene and procedures for cleaning and/or sanitizing equipment or food contact surfaces.” To view inspection reports on restaurants in the TriCities go to fraserhealth. ca/your_environment/food_ safety.

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Dietitian Gloria Tsang says getting support from someone else for your health goals can make the difference between success and failure. at Oxygen is a type of hot yoga that relies on infrared heat. According to Leong, the infrared heat generation is a game changer that, unlike other types of hot yoga, heats a person from the inside out. “The benefits of infrared heat are undeniable — it’s

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ur daughter was finally breathing rhythmically, asleep beside me as we lay on the floor of the emergency ward. Several layers of hospital blanket did little to soften the concrete. Vanessa had finally found a merciful exhaustion, after hours of struggling with the panic attacks that had brought her here. It was Vanessa’s worst episode, and her first hospitalization, since she was diagnosed three years ago with mental illness — depression, anxiety and mood disorders. We’d been assigned to the “Psych Interview Room,” possibly the only relatively quiet place in the busy, perennially overcrowded emergency ward at Royal Columbian Hospital. The space was perhaps two closets in size, with chairs but no bed, so the floor was the only option for Vanessa to find rest. My phone was buzzing, another supposedly urgent e-mail or text about an election campaign that seemed so distant; my voice mail full, soon my phone too would sleep, battery exhausted. It was Oct. 21, less than four weeks from the Nov. 15 Election Day, yet the race was not on our minds this hour. With Vanessa asleep, my mind wandered to the times my wife and I had brought her to this emergency ward over her 23 years — the worst was a broken arm from falling off her bike. I contemplated how less-stressful a broken arm is — the X-ray shows everything, treatment is routine and predictable, the prognosis not mired with

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Richard Stewart uncertainty. We laughed with her as we signed her cast. This hospital visit was nothing like that. Every hour or so, another doctor or nurse would come in to ask new questions, as they tried to determine how Vanessa’s three-year-old diagnosis had culminated in so severe an attack. Before dawn, they sent Vanessa home, as the anxiety crisis had passed. But within hours, we were back at RCH, Vanessa’s symptoms even worse. This time, they would admit her to hospital. For the first time (sadly, not the last), Vanessa was “committed” under the Mental Health Act; her stay was now involuntary, though she wasn’t fighting it. ••• Three years earlier, Vanessa had joined the one-in-five Canadians who will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. Following her 2011 diagnosis, Vanessa had responded to treatment. Stabilized, she had completed some courses at Douglas College (she was now studying psychology), and had begun to work with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), with troubled teens facing some of the same chal-

lenges she had faced. We had seen her bright smile return. Of course, everyone knows that a diagnosis of mental illness is not something to talk about. It is something to keep secret, perhaps particularly if your family is in public life. ••• Eighteen months after her diagnosis, June 2013, Vanessa felt well enough to join her mother and me at Ride Don’t Hide, a CMHA bicycle ride for mental health. A reporter recognized me after the ride and asked about the event. As I was answering, Vanessa stepped out from behind me to speak. “He’s not telling you everything. He’s here … because of me.” Thus began the journey. Vanessa had concluded that the only way to end the stigma of mental illness was to talk about it. She hadn’t discussed her decision with her parents, but looking back, we realize that her decision was a turning point in her recovery. Her friends could now understand what she’d been going through. She could talk about it. And talk about it she did. She blogged, she did interviews, she spoke out about mental illness as though it was just another type of illness (which, of course, it is). She argued that the biggest barrier to effective treatment for those with mental illness was the stigma. A year later, my wife Anna Rosa and I attended Ride Don’t Hide 2014 with her, and she was all smiles. But in the months that followed, the crippling depression came back and by October, she was struggling anew; by month-end she

would be in Sherbrooke Centre, RCH’s psychiatric ward. ••• November, the last two weeks of the election race, and our family was struggling under enormous and crippling stress that had nothing to do with politics. We learned how hard mental illness can be on any family; I still can’t imagine what this struggle would be like for a patient alone, without family support. We were learning a new set of acronyms for a spectrum of illnesses, and a range of treatment options. We would learn the Sherbrooke Centre rules for “earning” privileges on the ward, privileges like wearing one’s own clothes (instead of hospital PJs) or getting access to one’s phone. As she stabilized more, Vanessa was granted short leaves to step out onto the streets of Sapperton for sushi with visiting friends. And we would learn the contrasts; some of the other patients on the ward told about how some families respond to mental illness, how secrets must be kept. Since her friends knew about her illness, Vanessa was getting visitors; some other patients were alone. We would come to lament the way society views this disease. After three weeks in hospital, Vanessa returned home. Though she suffered some setbacks in the stressful Christmas season, they were not as severe as Oct. 21 to 22, and life settled down for a quiet Christmas break. ••• Through all this, because of Vanessa’s blogs and interviews

about mental illness, we received countless e-mails, letters and notes, from people we know and from complete strangers. People who describe the struggles a loved one — daughter, son, spouse, parent — has gone through, typically in silence. People who admitted that they themselves have a mental illness that they’ve kept hidden for years, because of the stigma. Reporters, CEOs, professionals, single moms. Hundreds of people who expressed their thanks to our daughter for speaking up about the stigma, for tackling it head-on. We want to express our own thanks. Thanks to all who understood. My apologies for the hundreds of e-mails and congratulatory notes and best wishes to which I/we haven’t been able to respond. They lifted us from unimaginable depths. Thank you. And thanks especially to Vanessa and her siblings. I pray that society will one day eliminate the stigma of mental illness, so that those who suffer won’t do so alone, so that those who need treatment will get it, so that employers will understand and accommodate, so that families and friends and loved ones will know how to support someone who is simply ill. A person shouldn’t suffer alone, in silence, for fear of being ostracized. We don’t ostracize someone with a broken arm; we sign her cast. Richard Stewart was reelected mayor of Coquitlam on Nov. 15. Vanessa is doing well, and is studying psychology at Douglas College.

OPINION FOOD BANKS ARE NOT ENOUGH

he Tri-Cities is a generous community. All year round the call goes out to support the SHARE Food Bank with cash contributions and donations of non-perishable foods. And all year round the community responds. December, in anticipation of Christmas, is when the call is loudest and the response is greatest. In my days as SHARE’s director of fund development, it was the busiest and the most rewarding time of the year. I would put out the call and the community would respond; neighbours, businesses, friends and community leaders from all over the Tri-Cities would come together to support our local food bank. We would work together to fill those shelves to make sure that there was food for December. This abundance would last through the spring and sometimes into the summer because we are a generous community. The spirit of generosity continues and our community responds whenever the call is put

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Selina Robinson out that the food bank shelves are almost empty. It’s wonderful to see and to experience a community come together to make sure that we are feeding our neighbours and our neighbours’ children. And yet, I wonder if this is the best response we can muster. Food banks were intended to be a temporary measure during the recession of the mid-1980s. There was a crisis and Canadian communities responded. Food banks popped up all across our nation. However, what was supposed to be a temporary response to a crisis has become a permanent fixture of the poverty relief landscape. Handing out food does little to reduce or prevent poverty. The $20 to $40 worth of groceries that families receive every two weeks might fill a small gap in a monthly budget, but it doesn’t

solve the problem of being poor and unable to purchase enough groceries to properly feed one’s family. I have often been struck by the courage that it takes for these food bank recipients to actually turn to the food bank to help feed their families. In over 20 years of working or volunteering for SHARE, I have never come across anyone who wanted to make use of the food bank. If anything, I witnessed shame and embarrassment: shame of being poor and embarrassment of having failed to independently feed one’s family. Food bank recipients are always tremendously grateful that the food bank is available to them, but their desire has always been to go to the grocery store just like food bank donors. Their preference is to purchase the foods that their family likes to eat and to get the food when they need it, not just every other Wednesday as is the case with the SHARE Food Bank. The food bank recipients that I have met never intended to make use of a food bank. Most of the stories I have heard from food bank recipients were related to unanticipated poverty where a sudden illness, an unexpected

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pregnancy, a series of misfortunes or a job loss has left them struggling to manage high housing costs, increasing tuition fees and other costs that have left them hungry at the end of the month. Some recipients are on social assistance or disability and, with high housing and transportation costs, there just isn’t enough money for food at the end of the month. There are many paths to poverty — none of which are planned. If there are many paths into poverty, then there must also be many paths out of poverty. Giving away food is not a way out of poverty. This is still just a crisis response. The SHARE Food Bank has seen a dramatic increase in the number of food bank users over the past five years. We are also seeing an increase in the number of food bank recipients who have some form of employment but are not earning enough to cover their expenses. About 26 per cent of families who use the food bank have employment, EI or pension income. We are also seeing more children being fed by food bank donations; more so here in the Tri-Cities than the B.C. average. Both of these trends are alarming. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com It’s been said that parenting is the ultimate crash course in learning on the job, and a long-standing program in Maillardville aims to help parents navigate through that experience. Baby’s 1st 2 Years is a free program offered at Place Maillardville that’s geared towards expectant parents as well as current parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies aged newborn to 24 months. Starting today (Friday, Jan. 9), the twomonth program offers guest speakers and advice in a community-like setting for anyone tasked with raising a young child. “Some people tend to get cabin fever when they have young children, especially when it’s the first child,” said Danielle Payette, manager of community programs and volunteers at Place Maillardville. “Our group is about getting people out so they can talk to other parents. That’s the No. 1 focus of the group. It’s like an informal support group.” Running Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., each meeting lasts about an hour and a half. The first 30 minutes are devoted to socializing, before guest speakers take the reins on any number of topics that are pre-determined by attendees: health and nutrition, insurance and estate planning, literacy, music and more. The meetings typically wrap up with atten-

dees bouncing ideas off each other around the lessons they’ve just learned. “The response is overwhelmingly positive,” Payette said. “It’s like we’re a catalyst for a community of neighbours.” Bolstered by support from the United Way and the Ministry for Children and Family Development, the program began seven years ago and initially targeted moms and babies specifically. The focus has since shifted to being more inclusive and now includes dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and nannies. And like the shift in the program’s focus, Payette has noticed a change in the demographics in the area, and in turn, those who attend the meetings. New immigrants and other residents new to Coquitlam look to the program for both advice and a sense of community. “We find in Maillardville, and all across Coquitlam, there’s a lot of movement here and a lot of new immigration,” she said. “People are moving in from Vancouver or Burnaby and they don’t know what’s out here. It’s about creating a more confident parent who has the knowledge of what’s out there in the community for them.” Baby’s 1st 2 Years is a free drop-in program and there’s no need to register. Classes run weekly until March 27, with the exception of Feb. 20, March 13 and 20. For more information, go online to www. placemaillardville.ca. twitter.com/johnkurucz

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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Garry Elgear will start his weekend off by teaching people how to catch fish, then wrap it up by doing something significant to protect them. The Riverside Fly & Tackle owner is again hosting a day-long cleanup of the Coquitlam River, an event he’s organized for the better part of a decade. Volunteers will meet at Elgear’s shop at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 and focus their cleanup efforts on the lower stretches of the Coquitlam River watershed until about 3 p.m. “There is nothing out there that can make you feel as good as when you stand back and look at a huge pile of garbage and say, ‘We cleaned this up,’” Elgear said. “We’ve got something really pretty that runs right in the heart of our cities. It feels good when you walk down [the river bank] and there’s no garbage.” Attendees are asked to dress appropriately and be ready, rain or shine. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided to volunteers, and each cleanup crew will be led by one person with experience along the river. The cleanup will take place on the banks of the river only, so as not to disturb the fish or surrounding ecosystem. As has been the case in years past, Elgear has noticed new trends on the river in terms of garbage left behind — above and beyond the usual remnants of homeless camps. In previous years, copper wire was showing up in abundance, while in the last year it’s been largely organic material. In some cases, Elgear has seen invasive plant species left on the river banks. “A lot of the garbage that’s left there is rural garbage,” he said. “People don’t want to go to the dump and they’ll just dump their crap on the side of the river. I find a lot of people who prune their properties just dump their stuff off on the side of the bank.” Before volunteers roll up their sleeves to apply some ecofriendly elbow grease, a series of lessons and seminars will be offered on both Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at Elgear’s shop. Friday kicks off with free fly-tying lessons beginning at 6 p.m., while Saturday will feature fly-casting lessons and seminars, a how-to course on the various types of fly-fishing techniques and a wrap-up party at 6 p.m. that will include a barbecue, refreshments and prize giveaways. Riverside Fly & Tackle is located at 2847 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. For more information, see www.rsfat.com or call 604944-2479.

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We need leadership to reduce poverty CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

While we are a generous community, what is our community capacity to continue to fill food bank shelves as the food bank lineups continue to grow ever bigger? Are we, as a community, going to be able to keep up with the demand? Is this truly a sustainable model for addressing poverty in our community? As demand increases, how will our food banks continue to meet the needs? As we continue to put our focus on crisis response and food banks, should we also be calling for a response that addresses the source of the crisis? All of these questions leave me wondering if the call that gets put out to support our food bank every year should have an added call. Yes, we ought to support the local food bank when the call gets put out, but perhaps it’s time for a different call out on behalf of the food bank. Perhaps it’s time for the community, those who generously support the food bank, to put the call back out to our community leaders and politicians of every political stripe, of every level of government. Perhaps it’s time for creative, collaborative solutions from our political representatives to develop a comprehensive poverty reduction plan that will reduce the demand for food and financial donations every Christmas and throughout the rest of the year. Perhaps we ought to address poverty by reducing and preventing it, not just by feeding it. It’s like having a fire department and all it does is put out fires. A good thing to have when there is a crisis, but shouldn’t we also put our minds and energy into preventing the fires from happening in the first place? Is it enough that community leaders and politicians are calling for donations to the food bank? Should there be a response from these leaders to identify and develop policies at all levels of government to prevent and reduce poverty? According to the BC Non-Profit Housing Association, Coquitlam ranks 97th of 98 communities across British Columbia for rental housing affordability — this is considered “critical.” In Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, rental housing affordability is a bit better and only considered “severe” with a rank of 73rd and 74th in the province. We know that housing affordability contributes to the overall experience of poverty. When rent takes up more than 30 per cent of the household income, families are in a more precarious financial position. Their ability to deal with a sudden illness or a job loss becomes more challenging. The City of Coquitlam has been working on

an Affordable Housing Strategy for years. It was on the agenda when I became a councillor in 2008 and it has yet to be adopted by council. I hope the public gets to review it soon and that they ask council to ensure that the proposed policies will actually help with housing affordability. I would invite residents of Port Moody and Port Coquitlam to ask the same of their councils. The provincial government can end the child support clawback that was started when the BC Liberals took power. Children of single parents on disability have every penny of their child support clawed back from the disability benefit, leaving many of these children and their parents having to turn to the food bank in order to fill their financial gap. I wonder if this generous community can put out the call in 2015 to all three levels of government to address the underlying issues that contribute to poverty. Can we, as a community, ask those with some ability to prevent and reduce poverty what they have in mind to reduce the use of food banks? Local governments can develop housing affordability strategies that include: replacement of affordable rental accommodations, building an affordable housing fund from density bonuses, partnerships with other levels of government and the private sector to increase affordable housing stock, and setting aside land that is designated for affordable housing projects. The provincial government can end the child support clawback for single parents on disability and develop a comprehensive poverty reduction plan for the province. The federal government can develop a National Housing Strategy, bring back financial incentives that would encourage developers to build purpose rental housing and develop a national poverty reduction plan. All of our elected leaders have a role to play in reducing and preventing poverty in our community. So the next time any of our community politicians put out the call for the food bank, be sure to respond by supporting the food bank and ask each of us, in return, what we will do to reduce or prevent poverty in our community. We each have a role to play — some to respond to the crisis by making a donation supporting the food bank, and for others to take leadership and promote action on poverty reduction. Selina Robinson is the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville. She was a Coquitlam city councillor from 200813 and volunteered and worked for SHARE Family & Community Services for more than 20 years.

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The Land Rover LR4 has earned a reputation as the ultimate all-purpose vehicle for many years, thanks to its go-anywhere capability. The LR4, known as the Discovery in some markets, has sold over 1,100,000 units and won 219 international awards since its introduction in 1989. This illustrates the Land Rover’s tremendous capability and versatility. Able to handle any terrain on the Earth, the LR4 is a true seven-seater and can be arranged in a variety of conﬁgurations to carry an assortment of cargo. Land Rover is celebrating 25 years of the Discovery; to commemorate, they have released new special features which further heighten the level of luxury.

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The LR4 uses body-on-frame construction which gives it the extra “toughness” often missing in today’s SUVs that are actually more like a tall wagon. This kind of design normally leads to a bouncy ride, but Land Rover tuned the underpinnings to also deliver smooth onroad behaviour that’s second to none in this class. The 2015 LR4 retains Land Rover’s classic squared-off shape - this serves as a reminder to its utilitarian, rugged roots. That’s not to say that Land Rover hasn’t softened the look over time. This year, the LR4 has sophisticated new headlights and a smooth front bumper design. The twopiece asymmetric tailgate is both distinctive and useful, and the panoramic glass roof is pure luxury. Overall, the look is very upscale and the car has aged well. The base model is luxurious inside, but the top-of-therange model is superb from any seating position. There is also no shortage of options and accessories to outﬁt a LR4 to your exact preference. The Land Rover is available in three trim levels – base, HSE and HSE LUX. The HSE LUX now comes standard with Windsor Leather seats.

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familiarity and original look and feel of compatible smartphone apps into the LR4.

With ever-tightening fuel economy standards, last year Land Rover replaced the LR4’s 5.0-litre V8 with a supercharged 3.0-litre V6. Power is still respectable at 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, but efﬁciency has been improved to 14.3L/100km combined. Aiding that improvement is the new ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and standard Intelligent Stop/Start system. Already equipped with Land Rover’s rotary gear selector and steering wheelmounted paddle shifters, the LR4 is now available with Adaptive Cruise Control to make driving easier. This system maintains a consistent gap between the LR4 and the vehicle ahead when the adaptive cruise is “engaged.” While features like cruise control and paddle shifters create a more relaxed motorway experience, the LR4 is still the leader when it comes to mountainous driving. Land Rover offers the choice of a newer single-speed transfer box, or a twin-speed with high and low ranges to tackle the most demanding off-road conditions. The adjustable four-corner air suspension can be optimized to comfortably conquer any terrain by merely turning a dial. Hill Descent Control allows even novice off-road drivers to easily traverse the most demanding trials by holding a slow and steady speed down steep grades. I should point out though; the LR4’s top-heavy design makes it lean in corners when driven fast around turns. However, it does have a comparatively tight turning circle, which is nice for navigating both trails and parking lots.

Environment

Being an upscale SUV, the LR4 boasts high quality materials and the intuitive and clearly labelled controls provide a nice tactile feel. The cabin is roomy, and with its stadium seating, the LR4 allows each passenger a good view of the outside world. The large windows, especially the panoramic glass roof, create an airy feeling. This open-airy design is still unique to LR4. The LR4 comes standard with ﬁve seats, but an optional third row expands capacity to seven. The legroom in the third row is tight, however, so it’s best suited for children. Additions of the advanced infotainment system further improve the in-car experience. Land Rover InControl Apps compliment the existing system and brings the convenience,

Developed with some of the world’s leading app creators, InControl Apps offer services such as satellite-navigation, media streaming, internet radio and location services. Of course, it also provides easy access to the phone’s contacts, calendar and music library. Many compatible apps already exist, and the range is continually expanding with new content becoming available every time the app updates.

Features

Starting prices for the 2015 Land Rover LR4 range from $59,990 to $72,990. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, heated leather steering wheel, heated windshield, seven-inch colour touchscreen, and Bluetooth phone connectivity. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include passive keyless entry, rear climate control, front and rear parking aids, rearview camera, and HDD navigation. Fuel efﬁciency numbers (L/100km) in the base model are 16.2 city, 12.1 highway and 14.3 combined.

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The LR4 is a truly off-roader in every sense. Its air suspension is compliant and comfortable on the highway, yet capable of crawling over rocks and hills.

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While the LR4 is immensely versatile and luxurious, it is far from the most efﬁcient SUV on the market. It’s beginning to show its age against newer, modernized SUVs from its competition.

The Bottom Line

If you want a traditional body-on-frame design that won’t take a backseat to any challenging road condition, look no further than the Land Rover LR4.

Competitors

Porsche Cayenne If you want mammoth performance, yet need something practical, the Porsche Cayenne has a model to suit your needs. The Cayenne is the pioneer of the sport crossover segment and shows no signs of slowing down. Audi Q7 The Q7 is an imposing SUV. It boasts a high driving position, providing a commanding view of the road. There is an all-new model coming out later this year which will make the Q7 a top competitor for best-in-class. BMW X5 The BMW X5 is a great looking SUV inside and out, and offers a level of reﬁnement that rivals many vehicles priced much higher. The previous generation X5 didn’t garner the highest reliability ratings, but the overall feel is still luxurious and the ride and handling is superb.

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Tri City School of Music owner Marya Ricker tickles the ivories at her PoCo-based music school. music schools that cater not only to preparing students as soloists, but also prepares them to perform with one another. They learn to collaborate together.” Ricker caught the music bug at a young age by way of family ties: her mother taught piano for close to

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to change that to where students are learning all styles, learning to improvise and learning composition and creation.” On top of teaching the musical tricks of the trade, playing the role of a counselor is also important, specifically with young kids. Ricker said her team of instructors is just as competent with rhythm and scales as they are at being empathetic. “There’s so much sensitivity around how a child is feeling and that can change the whole mindset of the lesson,” she said. “There are some teachers that have it and others don’t. They might be amazing at playing, but they have to be personable. It’s a happy medium that can be very hard to find.” As part of the learning process, the school also gives students a chance to show off their chops and perform in public. The school’s next recital is slated for Saturday, Jan. 24 at Eagle Ridge United Church in Coquitlam, when students and teachers will perform music spanning a variety of different genres. Shows will be offered at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. and tickets range in price between $5 and $10. For more info, see http://tricityschoolofmusic.com or call 604-4744766.

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exhibit Visible Form showcases multi-media works by another artist collective known as My Artist’s Corner (MAC). The group is made up of 25 artists mainly from Burnaby, New West and the Tri-Cities, who live with mental health issues. “The artworks in Visible Form demonstrate the importance of natural images for people that are exploring their growth and recovery through art. The challenge of

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Look to paint One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern colours can easily liven up any space. If you paint with low-VOC paint, you also can advertise an ecofriendly home, which is very desirable these days.

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Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths need 30 to 35 square

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Esthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, also are smart bets.

Add illumination to rooms

A dark home is a dreary home. Adding light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have southor west-facing windows.

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Outdoor living spaces have become more desirable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

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Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home. Before making improvements, homeowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment. — MetroCreative

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 10th Coquitlam Scouts hold a bottle drive in the Eagle Ridge

area of Coquitlam up to the Westwood Plateau from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Wendy at 604-809-7660.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12 Port Moody Arts Centre offers “The Joy of Theatre” from

10 to 11:30 a.m. at 2425 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. The class is geared towards those 50+ and examines stories, blocking, script analyses, polishing audition pieces. Seven classes will be offered on Mondays going forward. Info: lark2rising@gmail.com. SHARE Family & Community Services Society kicks off an eight-week program around youth substance abuse from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. This free education and support group is for parents or caregivers who are concerned about their youth and substance use. Interested parents or caregivers can contact 604-937-6969 to sign up for the program.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Port Moody Library offers an ongoing storytelling workshop

series entitled, “Share Your Story: Digital Storytelling for Adults 50+” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 100 Newport Dr. This free eightweek program is geared towards adults over 50 and will take participants step-by-step from script writing and storyboard creation, to adding music and photos to provide the perfect background for their stories. For info, call 604-469-4577 or e-mail askthelibrary@portmoody.ca. Burke Mountain Naturalists meet at 7:30 p.m. at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Two presentations will be shown: the results of the local Christmas Bird Count and the showing of a new video produced by Watershed Watch. Free and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn.bc.ca. Port Moody Library offers a series of courses focusing on tech help kicking off with a session on iPads and iPhones from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 100 Newport Dr. The classes will help you explore the basics, ﬁnd out what apps to download and learn to access the library’s eBooks and eMagazines. Courses continue on Jan. 15 (eReaders), Jan. 20 (Android tablets and phones) and Jan. 27 (Windows tablets). Classes are free, but space is limited. Info:

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McGee Room at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell and trade. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Relapse Prevention — a discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 GriefShare kicks off a 13-week program for those who have

lost a spouse, child, family member or friend from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, 1477 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam. This is a 13-week, Christ-centered, support group and each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion. Cost is $20. Info: 604-472-9988. Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association meets at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, located at Victoria Drive and Soball Street in Coquitlam. Andre Isakov, Coquitlam’s parks planning and design manager, will present plans for Leigh and Victoria parks. All Burke Mountain residents are welcome. Info: 604-945-9055.

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Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. This social group for those 50+ offers a chance to meet new friends and participate in events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre and more. Info: Nina at 604-941-9032. Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St. in Port Moody. This 50+ singles group gets together for a variety of fun activities: dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Members are from the Tri-Cities and beyond. New members welcome. Info: Darline at 604-466-0017.

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Place Maillardville hosts an ongoing education session called Baby’s 1st 2 Years, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Baby’s 1st 2 Years is a free program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months. Learn from guest speakers and to enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment. This week’s guest speaker is lawyer Christine Baron, who will speak about estates and wills. This is a free dropIn program so there is no need to register. Info: 604-933-6146.

ONGOING Westcoast Harmony Chorus is seeking energetic, motivated

women who love to sing. Attend a Wednesday night rehearsal to hear the group in action. Info: 604-596-6735. Women Helping Others (WHO) meet at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Info: 604-464-2058. Wild West Can-Can Dancers Society, a registered non-profit society, is accepting new members, including dancers and nondancers. Info: www.wildwestcancan.ca. Access Youth Outreach Services Society is looking for youths between 12 and 18 who want to make a difference in the community. Info: Jerome Bouvier at 604-251-6449 or jerome@ jeromeinspires.com. Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam, as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-6881716 or 604-461-6991. Alateen support group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Open to teens aged 13 to 18 whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings are anonymous, conﬁdential and closed to the general public. Info: 604-688-1716. Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts caregiver support groups. A Coquitlam group meets the last Wednesday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m.; a PoCo group meets the second Thursday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. and a Chinese-speaking group meets the first Thursday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-2980711.

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Brody Willms is taking the next step as a member of the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Coquitlam native was called up by the Western Hockey League’s Warriors to share the netminding duties over the rest of the season, the Warriors announced on Tuesday. Willms, 16, steps up after tending the cage with the Okanagan Hockey Academy’s prep midget team, where he posted an 8-4-0 record, with four shutouts. An eighth round bantam draft pick in 2013, Willms made his WHL debut last season, playing two games and posting a 5.14 goals against average. Last season the five-foot-10 Willms backstopped OHA to a national prep school title, as part of a 12-0 record.

VEES VEX COQUITLAM

The No. 1 team in the B.C. Hockey League proved better than last year’s playoff champion, as the Penticton Vees bested the Coquitlam Express 5-2 Wednesday in the Okanagan town. Penticton scored the first three goals of the game and received solid netminding from Brendan Barry en route to the victory. Michael Merulla and Brendan Gulka cashed in powerplay tallies for the Express, who fell to 15-19-1-4. The result also saw Brett Supinski’s 10-game point streak come to a halt. Penticton, whose lineup includes Coquitlam native Dante Fabbro, improved to 30-6-2-1 on the year. The Vees now complete the home-and-home series tonight (Friday, 7 p.m.), when they play the Express at the Poirier Sports Centre.

GLAESSER WINS VELO RACE

Her wheels were in fine spinning order, as Coquitlam’s Jasmin Glaesser pedalled to first place at the Burnaby Velodrome to capture the elite women’s division last month. She beat out World Cup medal winner Stephanie Roorda and eight-time New Zealand champion Joanne Kiesanowski. This past week, Glaesser was in a tie for first place at the Canadian track cycling championships in Ontario after two days, but had to withdraw due to illness.

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sports@thenownews.com It isn’t often that a national league pays a visit to the Poirier Sports Centre, but tomorrow (Saturday)that’sexactlywhatwill happen when the B.C. Thunder play host to the Edmonton Wam! of the National Ringette League (NRL). The Western Conference-leading Wam! will present a tough test for the Thunder, who at 3-6 are building an identity as they host games around the province. B.C.’s roster includes players from around the province, plus four Manitoba imports. But a pair of Port Coquitlam players are making inroads with the roster as affiliate players, despite being teenagers in a predominately women’s league. Forward Angela Cichos and defender Sarah Knight have enjoyed three and two, respectively, cups of coffee on the national circuit, and Cichos is expected to draw into the lineup for Saturday’s test (7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre) — one of four games over two days between the two clubs. The other games are in Richmond, Delta and Langley. The league offers a great challenge but she’s enjoyed it so far. “I expect that these four games this weekend will be very fast and aggressive,” Cichos told the Tri-Cities NOW. “I hope to learn much from playing at this level from the older, more skilled and smart players.” Earlier this season, she scored once during a three-game stint against Calgary. Two years ago, Cichos, then 16, drew into the Thunder lineup and netted her

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Port Coquitlam’s Angela Cichos will be joining the National Ringette League’s B.C. Thunder for four games this weekend, including Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Poirier Sports Centre. first NRL goal in her first game against Edmonton. Getting to play and practice with the Thunder also complements her big achievement this past year, which saw her earn a spot on Team B.C. for the upcoming Canada Winter Games. “Making (Team B.C.) was a major goal of mine for as long as I can remember,” the Douglas College student said. “I feel honoured to have been chosen for the team and I’m also very proud of

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myself for making it.” A centre, Cichos has the challenge of patrolling both ends of the ice. It’s a responsibility the 13-year ringette veteran embraces. “I would consider myself to be a strong defender and a fast skater. I am very aggressive and intense on the ice and I have learned to read the play and make good decisions.” While playing for the Thunder this weekend will provide valu-

able experience to apply at next month’s Winter Games, Cichos also is eyeing a spot in the NRL down the road. Her passion for the sport began at an early age and has provided her with numerous life lessons, as well as scholarship awards. “It is such a fast-paced game and I have made such great friendships from all the different teams I have played on. “I can’t imagine not ever being able to play ringette,” she said.

TRI-CITY EAGLES FIELD HOCKEY CLUB Registration Information for the 2015 Season Girls born in 1997 to 2010 are invited to get involved in the sport that ranks only second to soccer in the world. U-11 to U-18 teams compete in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League from mid-March to June. Season Fee $125. The Club also offers a program for U-10 girls and boys (minis born 2005-2006 and mites born 2007-2010). Season fee for minis and mites is $100. Drop In and Try It Session Sunday, January 18th Cunnings Field noon - 2:00 Weather Permitting.

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Pat Coyle’s on-floor reputation was as a hard-nosed, serious defender who dominated the game defensively. The newly appointed head coach of the Coquitlam junior Adanacs said that while defence was his skillset, its that determination and teamfirst mentality that he hopes to get from his team when the ball is dropped in the 2015 B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season. “Sure, I was known as a defender when I played, but I

also think the leadership and full-team effort approach is what will be the hallmarks of this team,” said Coyle. “I want us to continue being what the [junior] Adanacs teams have been — the hardest working team, who take nothing for granted.” Coyle brings an impressive resume to the organization, both from his playing days and coaching experience. As captain of the Coquitlam senior squad, the Orangeville, Ont. native anchored a club

that would compete at three Mann Cups, winning the national title in 2001. On the pro circuit, he was backline granite with the Toronto Rock, winning four National Lacrosse League titles, and a fifth one with the Colorado Mammoth. He recently became the first defender to be inducted into the NLL Hall of Fame, and as a coach shares the top duty in Colorado with local boxla luminaries Dan Stroup and Chris Gill.

Pirates post perfect run MINORHOCKEY

Having earned a spot in the final with resilience and come-from-behind tenacity, the Port Coquitlam Pirates demonstrated they could win it going away when they blasted Langley 9-4 at the Langley Shatter the Glass Bantam AA hockey tournament last week. Austin Wahl gave PoCo the lead just a minute into the final, and was followed by three more by the five-minute mark. In the final the scoring was a balanced affair, with Adam Sahaydak counting twice. First-year bantam Nick Yu, who along with defensive partner Nathan Pieper finished at plus-five on the night, was named the game MVP and helped netminder Chase Law keep Langley from mounting any serious rally. It took a different approach in both the semi and quarterfinals, as the Pirates erased early deficits to advance to the gold medal game.

Trailing by two against Cowichan Valley, PoCo counted twice — including the equalizer with a minute left in the third — to force overtime in the semifinal. With nothing solved after a three-on-three extra session, bantam freshman Jake Loverock buried a nifty backhand on the first shootout chance, and netminder Thomas Watts made a huge save to lock up the 5-4 win for PoCo, earning the game MVP honour. In the quarterfinal, the Pirates erased a 3-1 deficit with five unanswered goals to stop Comox 6-3. Forward Matteo Gagno was named the game MVP. In the round robin, the squad disposed of Cloverdale 6-1, with Wahl scoring three times, Surrey by a 5-4 score, where Jack Hamilton counted two goals and two assists and Austin Birtles pocketed the winner with 50 seconds on the clock, and 4-0 over Langley, led by MVP Logan Larivere.

Adanacs general manager Scott Wortley said Coyle was the perfect fit to take over from Neil Doddridge, who stepped down after leading the club to the 2014 Minto Cup final, where they fell 4-2 to Six Nations last summer. “Pat played the game right and we feel he treats coaching

in the same fashion,” Wortley said in a news release. “His quiet and demanding approach is exactly what we were looking for to help take the team to our ultimate goal.” And with a lineup that has a good core of returning veterans, including Tyler Pace,

Challen Rogers and Michael Messenger, the new boss believes that goal is within reach. “I’m excited to be part of a program that expects to win and anything else is, not to say a failure, but anything less is not what they want,” noted Coyle.

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SALES HOTLINE

604-543-1829

www.eagleridgegm.com

ORIGINAL MSRP

$23,565 STK#6245

EAGLE PRICE

$14,995

ORIGINAL MSRP

$33,760 STK#5778

EAGLE RIDGE DL#8214

EAGLE PRICE

$23,777

ORIGINAL MSRP

$46,090 STK#6179

2595 Barnet Highway, (2 blocks west of Coquitlam Coquitlam Centre) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

EAGLE PRICE

$32,777

SALES HOTLINE

604-543-1829

www.eagleridgegm.com

EAGLE RIDGE GM SAVES YOU MONEY!

NO PAYMENTS! $10,000 for up to Cash Back! 6 months

2014 DODGE CHARGER Auto, Air, Loaded, Alloys

18,888

2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

4,777

#8497

Huge Selection of nice preowned vans under $10,000

5,995

#6020

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LT Huge Selection of nice Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5

3,777

#6166

2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

126 BW

#6129

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT

2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD #8411 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE #6091 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD #0015 2003 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT #5869 2003 HONDA CIVIC #1006

VEHICLES UNDER $5,000

2003 INFINTI G35 #5678 2003 KIA SEDONA #0626 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER #5949 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT #6027 2004 SATURN ION #1642

2006 DODGE CARAVAN SXT

5,777

EAGLE RIDGE GM SAVES YOU MONEY!

2005 CHEVROLET COBALT #0460 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING #6024 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE #5933 2006 DODGE DAKOTA SLT #5703 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN #5555

2014 GMC YUKON 4WD Luxury/Leather/Loaded

2014 DODGE RAM 3500 CREW CAB 4X4

2006 PONTIAC G5 #5122 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX #8497 2007 PONTIAC G5 #2004 2008 PONTIAC G6 #0617 2008 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 #5598 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER # 1032

2012 MITSUBISHI SPYDER CONV Auto, Air, Loaded

249 BW Auto, Air, Loaded

34,777

12,777

2014 FORD F250 SD

Loaded, Sunroof, Alloys

21,895

S/Cab 4wd

#5723

2014 GMC ACADIA AWD

2013 VW JETTA Auto, Air, Loaded

#5806

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA SV

$ 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA

2013 CHEVROLET SONIC LT

EVERYONE IS APPROVED!

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT

Absolutely Mint all options

#5836 (Original New MSRP $58,980)

#6149

#1565

2009 PORSCHE CAYENNE

38,995

Luxury, Bluetooth, Dual Sunroofs, Loaded

27,777

#6140

2012 INFINITI M37 Over $60k new

ORIGINAL MSRP $

48,980

9,995

#5870

#8358

OFFERS

9,777

#8401

9,777

#0601

17,777

#0655

13,777

#5829

#6250

32,777

EAGLE PRICE

#4999

32,777

OVER 500 USED O S VEHICLES C S DODGE * NISSAN * TOYOTA * MERCEDES * BMW * MITSUBISHI * FORD * HONDA * KIA * HYUNDAI * CO COME O ON DOWN O All Payments are Calculated BW Over 96 Months with $2000D @5.2%. Yukon TP $51638.15, Ram TP $66734.72, Malibu TP$23593.44, Jetta TP $19468.80, Sonata TP $19587, Genesis TP $30609.28, Econoline TP $33179, F350 TP $52900, Impala TP $18330, Charger TP $26465, Equinox TP $33223

EAGLE RIDGE DL#8214

2595 Barnet Highway, (2 blocks west of Coquitlam Coquitlam Centre) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

SALES HOTLINE

Hundreds of imports • Home of the big discounts!

604-543-1829 www.eagleridgegm.com