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Tunnelling triggers more road closures Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com More traffic pain is coming to Port Moody residents living near construction of the Evergreen Line tunnel.

According to an information bulletin from Evergreen Line officials, starting the week of Feb. 15, crews will be shifting jet grouting operations to the east side of Clarke Road at Seaview Drive, and access to Seaview on the east side of Clarke will be temporarily closed.

Evergreen officials also note crews are continuing to strengthen the soil in this area in advance of the arrival of the tunnel boring machine. The machine will arrive under Clarke at Seaview in March.

When it arrives, crews will need to inspect and change the cutter head tools and do regular maintenance before it advances.

Lane closures on Clarke between Mount Royal Drive and Ingersoll Avenue will continue. In addition, access to and from Seaview on the west side of Clarke will remain closed.

A press release from Evergreen Line officials notes the following: • The subsurface ground improvement work will be ongoing for approximately one more month. Crews are continuing to inject cement grout (jet grouting) into the ground approximately 40 metres (130 feet) below the surface.

• Hours of work will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday (if required). Every effort is being made to complete work by 8 p.m., but in some cases it may extend until 10.

• Safety fencing will remain while this work is underway.

• During jet grouting operations, nearby residents can expect noise related to drilling, air compression, cement pumps, hydro-vaccing, generators and the use of heavy machinery.

• When crews are working at night, construction lighting will be used and efforts will be made to angle the lighting away from nearby homes. Construction lighting will only be used during working hours.

• Every effort will be made to complete this work as soon as possible and to minimize noise and disruption.

• Access to residents’ homes will be maintained.

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David Swanson, programming coordinator at SFU’s CJSF 90.1 FM, chats with Susanna Walden, community relations and marketing coordinator of PoCo’s New View Society. Homelessness will be the topic of a Feb. 25 broadcast.

On the air from PoCo SFU’S RADIO STATION PART OF NATIONAL BROADCAST

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Simon Fraser University’s campus radio station will put the national spotlight on both the struggles and success stories of homeless people in the TriCities.

CJSF 90.1 FM is partnering with PoCo’s New View Society for the National

Homelessness Marathon, slated for Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Now in its 13th year, the National Campus and Community Radio Association’s Homelessness Marathon represents a partnership between more than 30 campus and community radio station across Canada.

As part of the initiative, each station

broadcasts an hour’s worth of programming nationwide. Locally, the broadcast will include interviews with New View Society employees, members of the homeless community and others who have moved off the streets and rebuilt their lives.

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POCO HOMEOWNERS SAY TELUS’ FIBRE OPTIC WORK HAS WRECKED THEIR DRIVEWAYS

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com The future doesn’t appear to be too friendly for a pair of PoCo homeowners who claim ongoing Telus cable installation has ruined their yards and potentially put them out thousands of dollars.

Newberry Street resident Mona Elmobarak said she was first approached by contractors last summer with a pitch to install fibre optic cables underneath her driveway.

She at first refused the offer before eventually giving the work crews the go ahead, but more than six months later, she now claims that $6,000 worth of damage has been done to her driveway after two botched repair jobs.

And she claims that both the contractor — Ledcor Group — and Telus have refused to address the issue.

“When you see damage like this, you can’t believe it,” she said.

Elmobarak runs a daycare out of her home and suggests the gouges

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PoCo resident Mona Elmobarak points out a driveway repair job she says Telus and a contractor, Ledcor, botched. in her driveway — which doubles as child to Elmobarak’s daycare since an entrance to her business — could last fall.

“I’m on job sites all the time — I be a safety hazard for the young kids know enough to know that that’s an she looks after.

A sheet metal installer by trade, awful job,” he said.

Elmobarak’s story is similar to Brian Holford has been bringing his

the one that’s played out for Kelly Simmons, a resident of Morrison Street for more than a decade.

Like Elmobarak, Simmons said the first attempt at installing the cables resulted in parts of his driveway being raised higher than others.

He called Ledcor asking for an explanation and even offered to pay for additional repairs.

“They came back and cracked my driveway even more — it’s even worse than what it was,” he said.

“It looked bad before, but it’s worse now.”

Adding to the frustration for both Simmons and Elmobarak is the fact they’ve repeatedly flagged the issue and had little to no response.

“When I was in my plumbing and gas-fitting days, if you did a crappy job and someone said they weren’t happy, you fixed it until they were happy,” Simmons said.

“I understand things happen, but they didn’t do what I asked for.

“And then they sort of packed up and left and now they’re ignoring

me.”

Telus spokesperson Liz Sauvé explained the company is in the midst of connecting 90 per cent of the city’s homes and businesses to fibre optic cable, a process that’s nearing completion.

“We’re coming in and we’re spending hundreds of millions of dollars in this community,” she said.

“We want to leave people happy.

We want to make things right with our customers and prospective customers.”

While she didn’t have all the specifics around the two properties, Sauvé said both Ledcor and Telus will work towards a solution.

“We’re working with our contractor to suss out all those details,” she said.

“We are committed to speaking both with Ledcor and the customers, getting the full picture and then figuring out how we can turn around this experience and make things right by their standards.” twitter.com/johnkurucz

Schoenborn asks for supervised outings MAN WHO KILLED HIS 3 CHILDREN IN 2008 LIVING AT FORENSIC HOSPITAL

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The man responsible for murdering his three children in a B.C. Interior town has asked for supervised outings in the community at his annual B.C. Review Board hearing.

At the review board hearing Thursday inside the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam, child killer Allan Schoenborn made the request, which would allow him to leave the hospital in the company of a trained staff member.

The request was supported by his doctors, but opposed by provincial Crown and the victims’ family.

A decision by the review board wasn’t expected to

be delivered before the TriCities NOW’s press deadline late Thursday afternoon.

Duringthemorningsession of the review, Schoenborn’s case doctor, Marcel Hediger, told the panel his patient had been making progress with his treatment, especially around anger management issues.

He also said his patient’s insight into his mental illness has been good and he continues to take his medication willingly.

Hediger suggested the next phase in Schoenborn’s treatment is for the supervised outings, possibly within the year.

The doctor also noted several risk factors for his possible release, including his

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Allan Schoenborn history of anger-related violence and his own notoriety among the public.

Schoenborn killed his three children in 2008 in Merritt but was ultimately found not guilty of murder by reason of mental disorder.

But Hediger faced some tough questions from Crown counsel Wendy Dawson about Schoenborn’s progress, noting he’s had at least 40 physical or verbal altercations since he arrived at the

hospital in 2010.

The latest was an altercation between himself and another inmate back in September 2014, though his doctor said he didn’t fight back.

Dawson also noted Schoenborn has refused to take any programs other than for his anger management, even though he suggested at one point he wanted to upgrade his education.

She also described him as a “loner” who avoids people because he doesn’t get along with them, quoting from a report in which he told his doctors he doesn’t like reality and likes to sleep.

“He’s been sitting idle on his unit,” she told the review board, adding he sleeps 14 to 16 hours a day.

Dawson also brought up a pair of past instances where Schoenborn fled from law enforcement after arrest, including the 10 days he spent on the lam in the mountains

around Merritt after killing his children.

The review board also learned that Schoenborn’s mother has moved to the Lower Mainland, though he still has no contact with his siblings.

Outside the review, the family of Darcie Clarke, whose three children were killed by Schoenborn, told the media she still lives in fear that he will get out.

“She’s terrified. It doesn’t go away,” said Clarke’s cousin Stacy Galt.

“She lives it every day.”

Galt also suggested her family is spread out all over the Lower Mainland and Schoenborn can’t be allowed out in the area.

The family was also hoping this would be his final review for three years following changes to the federal laws dealing with people found not criminally responsible (NCR) for their crimes.

Under new legislation, Bill

C-14, people found NCR for crimes due to mental illness could have their annual hearings changed to once every three years.

However, the family said they were told just prior to the review that the patient has to agree to the three-year time frame.

“I thought this was going to be it, and unfortunately it’s not and it’s just so painful,” Galt said.

The review also shed some light on Schoenborn’s time in hospital during the last couple of years.

The review board heard that Schoenborn has been living in a medium-security unit, mostly for his own protection.

Schoenborn, who has put on weight since his arrest in 2008, has been granted increased movements around the hospital, including full access to the grounds of the facility. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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Station to broadcast City to post expenses from Port Coquitlam PORT MOODY TO GIVE QUARTERLY UPDATES Jeremy DEUTSCH

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CONT. FROM PAGE 1 are local to the areas that we’re broadcasting from,” said CJSF programming coordinator David Swanson.

“So, for example, even though Riverview isn’t in Port Coquitlam, it’s still a prevalent topic in the area.”

CJSF has taken part in the marathon for the past five years, and has previously highlighted homelessness initiatives in Surrey and Vancouver. The upcoming broadcast will be the first time the radio station has featured stories specific to the Tri-Cities.

“It’s a practice in empathy and compassion building,” Swanson said. “A lot of people are aware of these situations, but I think generally, those who are homeless, mentally ill or who have addiction issues are villainized and dehumanized. So this is a

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CJSF radio station staff and volunteers join Susanna Walden of PoCo’s New View Society. really good way to shed light on these people’s personal struggles and also their success stories.”

CJSF will be live on location at the New View Society, located at 2050 Mary Hill Rd., starting at 3 p.m. on Feb. 25. The national broadcast

will run from 7 to 8 p.m.

The day is open to the public and will include artist performances, free meals and more. Listeners in Metro Vancouver can tune into the marathon at CJSF 90.1 FM, or listen online at www.cjsf. ca.

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Port Moody residents will soon get an opportunity to see what local elected officials are doing with their money on a regular basis.

Council gave the thumbsup to a recommendation to post remuneration and expenses on the city’s website on an annual basis, while detailed travel and expense claims will be posted on a quarterly basis.

The motion was brought forward by Coun. Diana Dilworth, who said city staff didn’t have clear direction on what to do with expense claims.

For the first time in 2014, city staff posted council expense claims, but needed direction from council to repeat the practice in future years.

The provincial government only requires that expenses be forwarded to the government by June 30 each year and made available to the public before then.

Dilworth said her intent is for taxpayers to get a clear idea on where elected officials are spending their money.

She said the motion is also

… it gives our taxpayers an opportunity to question or see what councillors are doing on a more timely basis.

– Diana Dilworth designed to confirm council’s commitment to accountability and transparency.

“I think if we have the information posted more timely, it gives our taxpayers an opportunity to question or see what councillors are doing on a more timely basis,” Dilworth

told the Tri-Cities NOW. The councillor expects the postings to include detailed expenses like receipts for everything from parking to meals.

The change in Port Moody follows a similar move at PoCo City Hall, where councillor expenses are posted on a monthly basis.

PoCo started posting the expenses monthly at the start of 2014 and includes items like cellphone bills.

In 2014, federal MPs were required to report detailed expenditures related to their office budgets, travel and other categories on a quarterly basis.

Since 2013, provincial MLAs have also been required to report detailed expenses on a quarterly basis.

As a recap of Port Moody council expenses in 2013, Mayor Mike Clay topped the list, spending $3,758.

He was followed by current councillors Dilworth ($2,182), Zoe Royer ($1,759) and Rick Glumac ($1,637) in spending.

Former councillors Bob Elliott, Gerry Nuttall and Rosemary Small spent $2,104, $1,660 and $1,609, respectively.

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Traffic pattern changes include: • Lane closures on Clarke Road at Seaview Drive until April. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. During the weekday morning peak period (6 to 9 a.m.), a second southbound lane will be provided.

• The west connection of Seaview to Clarke will remain closed until further notice. Local residents wanting to access Clarke from Seaview on the west side will be detoured to Glenayre Drive.

• The east connection of Seaview to Clarke will be closed for about one month starting the week of Feb. 15. Local residents wanting

to access Clarke from Seaview Drive on the east side will be detoured to Seaforth Way. In order to ensure the safety of drivers using Seaforth to access Clarke, the following will be implemented: • The speed limit on Clarke at Seaforth will be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h when the closure is in place.

• Digital speed warning boards will be installed to warn drivers if they are travelling too fast.

• Traffic and queues will be monitored for the first few days to determine whether further measures are required.

• Additional enforcement will be in effect during the detour period.

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Port Moody looks at buying its own fire boat It appears doing nothing is not an option for Port Moody city council when it comes to exploring ways to offer fire protection on the water.

Council was given a number of options to consider in dealing with the fire department’s marine response, as a fire boat consortium agreement winds down.

On Tuesday, council eventually approved a motion to

investigate an option that would include the city purchasing a fire boat, to be operated by the department.

The option suggests the fire department’s current operating budget for marine firefighting of $25,000 be allocated toward the purchase or lease of a fire boat, estimated to cost $300,000.

The city could enter a lease to pay for the fire boat over 15 years at a cost of $26,000 annually.

The total cost to operate

the boat is pegged at $72,000 annually.

A report from the fire chief recommended the city sign on with Vancouver’s marine fire response services for $40,000 annually.

The report also noted the response time for the fireboat would be 12 minutes, compared to 30 minutes with Vancouver’s service.

For 20 years, the department belonged to the Metro Vancouver Fire Boat Consortium, a group made

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ing an option that included signing on to a marine fire response service provided by Seaspan.

“I honestly think this is extreme overkill,” he said.

“We might as well have an amendment there to purchase a helicopter for fire protection. How far are we going to go with this?”

Mayor Mike Clay suggested he’d like to see the city have a smaller boat used by the department and police for a quick initial response and

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The city manager also suggested the recommendations should be passed on to staff for review.

Glumac acknowledged the declaration will have a cost, but said it comes back to the will of council to spend a little more for environmental protection and planning.

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then have a smaller contract with the City of Vancouver to get fire response from that city as a backup.

He also said he hopes city staff look at getting sponsorship for the boat, suggesting water-based industries could help contribute items like fuel and storage. However, Clay suggested doing nothing is not an option.

“We need to have a presence on the water and I think our residents expect it,” he said.

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You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t want to live in a healthy environment. Now the City of the Arts is making sure that ideal is part of all major decisions in the future.

Port Moody council passed a resolution Tuesday approving a declaration of the right to a healthy environment.

The move was inspired by theDavidSuzukiFoundation’s Blue Dot campaign pushing for Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms to recognize the right to a healthy environment.

Vancouver, Richmond and Victoria have already passed the declaration, which includes the right to clean air, water and access to nature.

Port Moody’s version isn’t just filled with platitudes, but specific requirements and principles the city must consider when making decisions. The declaration also forces the city to come up with objectives, time lines, targets and actions on its

healthy environment policy by 2016, with a review every five years.

Coun. Rick Glumac, who brought the motion forward, suggested the city has a strong tradition of environmental leadership, and he hopes the declaration will convince senior levels of government to adopt the healthy environment right in the charter.

He also pointed out the city is already doing some of the objectives in the declaration, like waste diversion and pedestrian connectivity.

“We’re already out of the gate on many of those things,” Glumac said.

But the mayor, who was the only one around the council table to vote against the motion, panned the declaration.

Mike Clay said staff haven’t properly researched the declaration, calling it “colossally bad process.”

“I don’t believe you just go around making declarations about things just to make yourself feel good,” he said, noting there will be costs associated with the declara-

up of departments from Burnaby, Vancouver, and the City and District of North Vancouver. The agreement ended in 2011 and the consortium is set to dissolve at the end of 2015, leaving the city looking for options.

However, not everyone on council is interested in exploring the purchase of a fire boat, with Coun. Robert Vagramov voting against the motion. He questioned the cost of the fire boat, noting he was leaning toward support-

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City tries to prevent Burrard Thermal closure BUT LOCAL MLA SAYS SHE DOUBTS BC HYDRO WILL BACK DOWN FROM ITS PLAN

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com While local politicians in Port Moody turn up the heat in an effort to save Burrard Thermal from being decommissioned, the MLA for the city doubts any decision by BC Hydro will be reversed.

Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Linda Reimer told the Tri-Cities NOW she doesn’t

think the decision to decommission the facility will change, noting the move is part of BC Hydro’s 10-year plan.

“In order for BC Hydro to reverse their decision, they’d have to take another look at their entire 10-year plan,” she said. Instead, she’s hoping the city can adjust to the loss of tax revenue, adding there could be a possible future

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“I know Port Moody has a strong and diverse tax base, which will serve them well with this particular situation that they’re facing,” Reimer said.

In a letter to the city dated early January, Finance Minister Mike de Jong confirmed BC Hydro will be decommissioning generating capacity at Burrard Thermal effective March 31, 2016.

BC Hydro will operate the facility as a voltage regulator, balancing voltage brought to the Lower Mainland from the Interior.

The letter also noted the city received an annual grantin-lieu of property tax worth $1.28 million in 2014, and that payment will end the year after the shut down.

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When asked about the situation by the Tri-Cities NOW, Reimer offered an explanation for Burrard Thermal’s shutdown.

“It’s part of BC Hydro’s plan to keep rates as low as possible for ratepayers, and in order to continue utilizing [the facility], it was beginning to cost more and more and there are other more efficient alternative energy sources than that,” she said.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said he’s hoping the province will reverse its decision, suggesting building power plants like Site C thouNOW FILE PHOTO sands of kilometres away isn’t Burrard Thermal is slated to close on March 31, 2016, a solution. and to switch to a voltage regulating facility.

“This is the only plant we The municipality sees the have in the Lower Mainland city council ratcheted up its efforts to try and save Burrard natural gas-fuelled plant as a that gives us some power Thermal from being decom- reliable source of electricity security,” he said. missioned, passing a couple within Metro Vancouver that He also questioned the $14 of motions with strong lan- could be used million in savunder emerguage opposing the move. ings, arguing The motions include sup- gency condimoney will porting the Union of B.C. tions. still be spent And once Municipalities’ calls for the BC maintaining This is the only Utilities Commission to con- again, council the grounds plant we have duct “an independent review questioned the and facility. in the Lower to determine the economic, move to shut In 2013, environmental and logistical down the plant the province Mainland that impacts of recent electricity to save $14 announced gives us some production decisions of the million, notplans to shut power security. province, such as the closing ing BC Hydro down the of Burrard Thermal and con- pays $55 milplant, not– Port Moody Mayor lion annually struction of Site C (dam).” ing BC Hydro Mike Clay The city also plans to to a privatelywould not gasdevelop a position paper ask- owned need Burrard ing Metro Vancouver munici- fired plant in Campbell River Thermal’s backup generating palities to oppose the closure to be on standby in the event capacity as of 2016. of an emergency. of the facility. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow find us on

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Young drivers going down a deadly road

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mericans who feared that President Barack Obama was going to institute a Canadian-style health-care system complete with Canadianstyle “death panels” had it partway right — but a long way wrong.

There is a “death panel” in B.C. But it’s actually a “Death Review Panel.”

And it’s not about who will die and who gets to live by receiving handouts from a supposedly overgenerous government health-care plan — it’s about finding out why so many of our young people die on our highways.

And it’s about trying to figure out how to save them, apparently from themselves.

The B.C. Coroner’s Service this week released the Death Review Panel’s report studying the circumstances of 106 young motor vehicle drivers who died in traffic accidents in B.C. from 2004 to 2013.

Most of those 106 were young men — boys, really — who were between 17 and 18 years of age.

Not at all surprisingly, the panel’s review showed that speed, impairment, lack of seatbelt use and inexperience were common contributing factors.

Panel chair Michael Egilson made note of the fact that the introduction of the Graduated Licensing Program in 1998 has led to a significant reduction in the numbers of deaths of young drivers on B.C.’s roads. And yet, traffic incidents remain the leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 18.

Egilson, whose panel was mandated, in part, to review the Graduated Licensing Program for new drivers to see if its effectiveness can be enhanced, stressed the importance of not only involving youth themselves, but also their parents and guardians in finding solutions to help reduce the devastating death toll.

Perhaps, from the American anti-health-care crusaders’ point of view, it should have been named an “Anti-Death Panel.” In any case, it behooves us all — young and old — to support its worthy objective: to find a way to help young drivers past that deadly stretch of road.

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Risks of an oil economy

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lberta is in trouble.

Sure, having all the oil in the world is great.

Right up until the price of oil drops like a cartoon anvil straight down onto the head of your economy.

Now realtors in Calgary have plenty of work — trying to unload mansions of rich people desperate to get their cash in hand and get out of Dodge.

The provincial government there is having conniption fits about the prospect of a recession. A lot of transplanted Newfies, British Columbians and others who have flocked to the oil patch are considering a return ticket.

Maybe Alberta’s oil economy will bounce back. Maybe the price of oil will shoot up again next month and we’ll all be whining about paying $1.50 a litre again, and guys in Fort MacMurray can return to fretting about which skidoo goes best with their new truck.

Or maybe not.

We’ve been here before, after all. Remember the 1980s, when the first party ended, and Alberta led the nation in foreclosures and bankruptcies.

For years, we’ve looked east over the Rockies with envy. Since the 1990s, Alberta has been on a tear, and it looked like oil was the way to go, hence our cur-

rent government’s continued enthusiasm for that related hydrocarbon, liquefied natural gas.

Here in B.C., a lot of our identity also relies on the big extractive resources that make for fun Discovery Channel reality shows — fishing, logging and mining.

Logging employed 18,700 people in 2013, down from 27,000 just 10 years before.

And believe it or not, that industry has bounced back a bit since the recession.

Mining, oil and gas employs 29,500 people, and it is increasing, but it’s still a tiny fraction of the B.C. workforce.

By comparison, 15,200 people work in publishing in this province.

We hear a lot about how we need to support mining, about how it’s a priority for the government. Yet when was the last time you heard anything from Victoria about book publishing? Or about performing arts (19,300 people employed) or furniture stores (10,900) or sporting goods, hobby and book stores (13,600) or food manufacturing (23,700)?

A full 258,000 people work in retail in B.C., one way or another, selling everything from cans of pop to heavy equipment.

To be fair, there are some reasons to support those charismatic extractive industries — they tend to have a lot of subsidiary industries

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Alberta may have been booming, but with the price of oil down, it’s economy is fading. that feed off them.

Extractive industries are like the pointy end of an inverted pyramid, with big chunks of the rest of the economy balanced on their shoulders.

The thing about an inverted pyramid? It’s unstable.

And if that narrow little base goes, everything above it takes a tumble, too.

To be fair, the B.C. government loves to talk up small business and diversified business generally. But the minute someone talks about oil or forestry, you can see heads swivel in the legislature, even though health care and manufacturing outweigh those extractive industries by a wide margin.

I think we need to focus on the exact opposite of those

high-profile industries. Let’s aim squarely for building a pyramid the right way up.

Let’s build an economy based around pointless, even silly jobs.

The fluffy, goofy industries, like making video games and movies, tourism, and health and wellness, are less vulnerable to sudden shifts in the price of oil or minerals, to free trade deals and foreign wars.

They’ll never be as sexy as logging and mining, but they’re a better long-term bet.

Matthew Claxton writes for The Tri-Cities NOW’s sister paper, the Langley Advance.

LETTERS CITY CONTROLS PARKING

Re: “Como Lake Village parking a concern,” Wednesday, Feb. 11.

I am baffled at the mayor’s statement that the city: “can’t tell them how to lay out their parking lot.”

Onsite parking regulations are contained in Part 7 of the city’s zoning bylaw. The regulations stipulate the number of stalls required for a particular land use, stall dimensions and parking aisle widths, among other requirements.

The questions fundamental to this story are: 1: Were Part 7 regulations followed in the construction of this parking area?

2: If so, shouldn’t the regulations be reviewed. If not, why not?

3: Why is our mayor ignorant of this basic municipal function?

Mike Carver Coquitlam

TIRED OF BEING ‘A CASH COW’ Re: “PoCo hears Fremont input,” Friday, Jan. 30.

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Don’t expect us to subsidize Coquitlam again by paving over our agricultural lands, destroying wildlife habitat and increasing vehicle traffic and air pollution in our neighbourhoods.

I have a simple message for PoCo council: Demonstrate that you are serving PoCo residents first. Defeat this proposal.

We’re tired of being the cash cow for unfettered Coquitlam expansionism on our doorstep.

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The parking lot at Coquitlam’s Como Lake Village shopping centre is a source of concern for many.

There can be only one plausible conclusion after viewing PoCo’s Fremont and Cedar Drive Route Study: All of the proposed routes primarily benefit homeowners in Coquitlam’s massive Burke Mountain development zone, while diminishing PoCo residents’ quality of life and environment.

The proposed routes are of little benefit to PoCo residents travelling northwest, but were obviously drafted to provide Burke Mountain residents a secondary access to the Lougheed

Highway and Mary Hill Bypass.

There are no PoCo development plans in this area that would spur the need for these roads.

PoCo residents have already “bucked up” to service Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain development project, by expanding Coast Meridian Road, building the rail yard overpass, and rebuilding Broadway.

We paid for this expansion, while affluent Coquitlam residents are the primary beneficiaries. We’ve done our part, and we’ve gotten little for it.

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ountless consumers have frequented restaurants and fallen in love with tastes they try to duplicate in their home kitchens. The attempts to do so can often be disappointing. This is most likely due to short cuts they take when choosing ingredients that fit their lifestyles and time limitations.

For example, I have come across a number of homes that have the large container of peeled, pre-chopped, brine-soaked garlic in their refrigerators. The attractive price and convenience are the catalysts for allowing products like these to enter our homes, but in reality we are sacrificing flavour.

Creating garlic flavour in a recipe is best achieved by using fresh garlic that has been peeled and prepared at the time the meal is created.

Lemon juice is another common short cut. Lemon juice comes from lemons, not from a bottle. The difference in freshness is incredible.

Also, by utilizing fresh citrus fruits in recipes, you can take advantage of the essential oils in the outer zest.

Bouillon cubes/powders are another ingredient I find in homes that baffle me. Beef or chicken broth comes from,

Dear Chef Dez: “I read somewhere that chicken cannot be left in marinade too long. Is there any rule of thumb for this? I know beef and red meats can be in marinade for a long time.”

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you guessed it, beef or chicken — not artificial ingredients. Upon examination of these cubes or powders you will notice the first ingredient isn’t even meat derived.

There are convenient flavour bases available in better forms at your local supermarket, such as tetra-packs, canned condensed broths or, better yet, jarred pastes.

There are many ways of creating flavour in recipes, like marinating meats, for example, but the best way is to make a conscious decision to make sure every ingredient in a recipe is the most flavourful choice possible. Speaking of marinating meats, you should not be using powdered meat marinades. A fantastic and quick meat marinade recipe made from “real” ingredients is in my book, Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume One, available for purchase on my website — you will never go back to powder.

Dear Marj: This is correct. Marinades are made from a base, an acid and flavourful ingredients. The base of a marinade is usually oil, as this will aid in the cooking process. An acid such as vinegar, wine or lemon juice is added to break down the tougher proteins found in the meat. Red meats and pork, depending on the cuts, are the toughest and are best marinated from one hour up to 24 hours.

Chicken proteins are much more delicate and are preferably marinated for no longer than four to six hours in a high-acid marinade.

Over-marinated chicken will become tough because the acid in the marinade will actually start to cook the more delicate proteins. The same goes for seafood, as its protein composition is even more fragile. Seafood should usually be marinated for a mere 30 minutes to one hour when using an acid marinade.

City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Consultation The City has received an application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for the property located at 2954 Pheasant Street (Popows Auto Body). The owner of this site has applied for a TUP which would allow them to repair and sell automobiles under 4500 KG GVW for up to three (3) years.

Additional information related to this application, including a copy of the permit, may be inspected from Friday, January 30, 2015 to Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

Additional information concerning this application may also be obtained by contacting Chris Jarvie, Development Planner, at 604-927-3438 or cjarvie@ coquitlam.ca.

It is expected that this application will come before Council for consideration at their Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2015. The Council Meeting, at which the application will be considered, starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2.

If you wish to provide input in writing please submit your comments to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca In person at the City Clerk’s Office which is located on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way By fax at 604-927-3015 Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

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Get Involved!

HELP SHAPE THE CITY’S 125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Are you interested in volunteering your time, sharing your expertise and helping your community?

The City will celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2016 and is looking for community members with an interest in assisting with the City’s planned anniversary celebrations. Volunteers will serve on a number of Working Groups tasked with assisting the Coquitlam 125th Anniversary Steering Task Force (the “CAST Force”) in shaping some of the key activities and events planned for the 2016 year.

Interested applicants should be residents or representatives of organizations operating in the City of Coquitlam. We are looking for individuals that are committed, team orientated, flexible, creative, visionary and dynamic. If you have experience in event planning, communications and marketing, project management, sponsorship, legal, accounting or have knowledge of Coquitlam’s history, please apply. Application packages are available at coquitlam.ca/committees or can be picked up at Coquitlam City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C. Deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015.

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Students from Maple Creek Middle School visited Eagle Ridge Hospital Tuesday to deliver messages of kindness.

Above is patient Kurt Hook. To see more photos scan with Layar or visit us online.

Surprise visit brings joy to patients KIDS IN GRADES 7 AND 8 DELIVER FLOWERS AND MESSAGES

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com As a group of middle school kids make their way around the general rehabilitation ward at Eagle Ridge Hospital, Kurt Hook perks up from his bed.

The senior wiggles himself into a sitting position.

He then takes a tulip and a card from a handful of students gathered around the bed.

“It’s beautiful,” he tells the girls, as he takes a deep sniff of the yellow flower.

Not only is he in awe of the gesture; the visit from the kids brings a brilliant smile to his face.

“It’s very nice,” he says, when asked what he thinks of the gift.

A few rooms down, Janet Woolard gets the same surprise, a flower and a card.

“It’s like a burst of spring in the room,” she said, delighted by the visit.

Throughout the halls of both the general rehab and PATH (patient assessment and transition to home) wards, the Grade 7 and 8 students from Maple Creek Middle do their

best angel impressions, spreading smiles and a little cheer around the Port Moody hospital.

Their time spent at the hospital on Tuesday was part of a program at the school called Real Acts of Caring, or RAC. As Ana-Clara Feldman, a Grade 7 student at the school describes it, a RAC involves doing something for other people without wanting anything in return.

“To see people smile like that in the hospital, just by giving a flower … it’s even nicer to give than to receive,” she told the Tri-Cities NOW. Grade 8 student Olivia Heale also said it’s nice to see the faces of the patients light up when they get a

surprise flower.

“I always feel much better after giving things out and making other people’s days,” she said.

“It makes us happy to see other people enjoying themselves,” added fellow student Nicole Tisshaw.

For patients like June Hicks, who has been in the PATH ward for a couple of weeks, the gesture is greatly appreciated.

“I think it’s wonderful. I think every school should do it,” she said, eager to show off the Valentine’s Day card and orange tulip in her hand.

While the patients were the main targets of the RAC, the students also handed out cards and flowers to staff.

Marsha Mullen, manager for rehabilitation services for the hospital, said she’d like to see more of these visits from students, noting the patients in the wards, many of whom are elderly, are working hard to try and get home.

“It’s nice for things like this to bring happiness to their day,” she said.

“Kids seem to have an effect like dogs do on people, especially when they’re in the hospital and feeling quite low.”

As for the students, they say the RACs don’t end at the hospital door, and they plan to do more in the future, both as a group and on their own. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

Nominate a PoCo volunteer for an award

Those who benefit from the efforts of PoCo’s volunteers can return the favour with a nomination for the city’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. Nominations will be accepted until March 10.

The awards, which have as their theme Volunteers Rock!, are designed to recognize the widespread impact of volunteers’ efforts.

“Volunteers tend to work quietly behind the scenes,

making our community a happier place, and we all benefit from that,” Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release.

“Now it’s our turn to make a local volunteer’s day by nom-

inating them for an award.”

Nominations can be made onlineatwww.portcoquitlam. ca/volunteer in one of seven categories: Arts, Heritage & Cultural Awareness; Caring & Safety; Environmental

Protection & Enhancement; Sports & Recreation; Youth Programs; U21 (youth under age 21); and Lifetime Volunteer.

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Help create a street banner, Toilet rebate or choose a winning design ends April 30

The City of Port Coquitlam is hosting a street banner contest.

Residents are invited to celebrate the community’s uniqueness by submitting banner design entries from the following visual arts categories: photography, digital art, collage, painting, illustration and printmaking.

WhatmakesPortCoquitlam unique?

Is it the city’s beauty, its history, its landmarks or perhaps its people? Showcase

your experiences in Port Coquitlam representing images from the following themes: Arts & Culture, City Life, Nature, Community Spirit, and Active Living.

There are two steps involved to enter the 2015 banner contest.

First, submit a high-quality digital image (jpg or tiff), with a resolution of 300 dpi or more, in a vertical or portrait format.

Second, complete a banner contest form at www.

por tcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare (under Get Involved - Forms).

The deadline to enter is Feb. 28.

The city is calling on residents to help choose the winning banner design submissions.

From March 3 through 13, residents will be able to choose the 15 designs that best represent the community.

Each resident will be allowed to choose their top

three images by selecting “like” on three photos in an album on Leigh Square’s Facebook page.

If you’re not very websavvy, drop by City Hall and vote in person for your top three designs.

The winners will be announced in April.

A community volunteer panel will select an additional 10 successful designs that showcase the city and the 2015 banners will be installed in May.

Coquitlam residents planning on replacing their old toilets with a high-efficiency model have until April 30 to qualify for the city’s Toilet Replacement Rebate Program.

Under the program, residents who replace their old toilet with a high-efficiency 4.8 litre (single flush) or 4.1/6 litre (dual flush) toilet are eligible to apply for a $100 rebate, according to a press release.

However, as high-efficiency toilets have become less expensive and more models readily available on the market over recent years, the city will be phasing out this program.

April 30 will be the last day to purchase high-efficiency toilets to be eligible for the rebate. July 29 will be the last day to submit completed toilet replacement rebate applications.

To find out more, or to complete an application, visit www. coquitlam.ca/toiletrebate or e-mail waterconservation@ coquitlam.ca.

City of Coquitlam

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

Date: Time: Location:

Monday, February 23, 2015 7:00 p.m.

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

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1 Text Amendment – Industrial Zones Review The intent of Bylaw 4522, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Plan Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 3479, 3479, 2001 2001 in order to revise its land use designations Community and policies as they pertain to the consolidation of the City’s nine industrial zones.

If approved the bylaw amendment would: • Amend the Citywide Official Community Plan, Chapter 5.2 to add policies to support the proposed “Business Enterprise” land use designation • Amend the Southwest Coquitlam Area Plan to remove the “Highway Retail” land use designation with a new land use designation,“Business Enterprise”, to correspond with the new B-1 Business Enterprise zone.

• Amend the Southwest Coquitlam Area Plan to add policy which supports the development of small-scale restaurants, and grocery stores of limited size, that support local industrial workers, under specific circumstances.

• Amend the Southwest Coquitlam Area Plan and Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan to add the three new zones (M-1 General Industrial, M-2 Industrial Business and B-1 Business Enterprise) as corresponding zones to the “Industrial” and “Business Enterprise” land use designations and add policies that outline the intent and conditions of use for each of the Industrial and Business Enterprise land use designations.

• Amend Schedule D to the Southwest Coquitlam Area Plan to limit the B-1 zone to the areas along United Boulevard, as outlined on the Schedule.

• Add two new zones (M-1 General Industrial, M-2 Industrial Business) as corresponding zones to the “Industrial” land use designations to the City Centre Area Plan and add policies that outline the intent and conditions of use for the Industrial land use designation.

• Redesignate properties by changing the OCP land use designation to be consistent with the new zones assigned to a property including redesignating: • 22 properties from Highway Retail Industrial to Business Enterprise; • 4 properties from Industrial to Business Enterprise; and • 15 properties from Industrial to Service Commercial.

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The intent of Bylaw 4527, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to consolidate the City’s nine industrial zones into three new zones (M-1 General Industrial, M-2 Industrial Business, B-1 Business Enterprises).

The proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw would: • Delete the existing nine industrial zones and add the three proposed new zones to the text of the Zoning Bylaw (M-1 General Industrial, M-2 Industrial Business, B-1 Business Enterprises); • Rezone approximately 345 properties under one of the current nine industrial zones to one of the three new zones, or the existing CS-1 Service Commercial zone; • Rezone four properties from M-4 Asphalt and Concrete Plant Industrial to A-3 Agricultural and Resource to permit concrete and asphalt batching limited to these specific properties in the A-3 zone • Amend the CS-1 Service Commercial zone to: o permit a mini-warehouse use, o increase the maximum lot coverage to 55%, o increase the maximum density to not exceed a maximum gross floor area of 0.6 time the lot area, and o increase the maximum building height to 11 metres, not to exceed one story, except for mini-warehouses which must not exceed 11 metres and two stories.

• Add new definitions pertaining to the three new zones and revise two existing definitions; and • Add parking requirements for each of the new zones.

Copies of the bylaws, associated maps and supporting staff report are available for viewing on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing.

Any person wishing further information or clarification with regard to the proposed amendments should contact Karen Wong, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3476.

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Firefighters moving Coquitlam is pruning to new hall on Burke trees around City Hall

Coquitlam firefighters have been packing up their gear and moving into a new fire hall, located at 3501 David Ave. on Burke Mountain.

All 16 members of Engine Company Four will be moving into the new facility, and operations will begin from there, according to a press release the city issued Thursday, which says service will not be affected during the transition.

For residents who live around the new facility, this

will mean trucks will now be responding from the new fire hall.

The “post-disaster facility” was completed at a cost of $10.6 million. “The new Burke Mountain fire hall meets a fundamental public safety need providing an improved, faster and more centralized response in this growing neighbourhood,” the city states.

“While local residents might be eager to see inside the new facility, current focus

is ensuring public and firefighter safety and providing Engine Company Four the time needed to safely operationalize the new fire hall.

Consequently, they are not yet in a position to receive visitors.”

The Burke Mountain neighbourhood will be invited to visit the new fire hall at an opening event on Saturday, March 28.

More information will be available closer to the day of the event.

To improve safety in Coquitlam’s City Centre area, trees will be pruned on some city-owned properties, according to a press release issued Thursday.

“Further to recommendations put forward by the Coquitlam RCMP, proactive measures will include lift-pruning the trees and reducing the forest undergrowth on a number of undeveloped forested areas,” the release states.

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sight lines across the properties, while discouraging undesirable use.”

The properties are in the block east of City Hall, between Hefley Crescent and Guildford Way, and between the City Centre Aquatic

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Date: Monday, February 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 continued from previous page

Item 2

Address: 3500 Highland Drive

Item 3

The intent of Bylaw 4531, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4531, 2015 from RS-2 One Family Suburban Residential to RS-9 Large Single Family Residential, RS-11 Estate Single Family Residential and P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the RS-11 zone will facilitate the creation of one (1) lot fronting Highland Drive; the subject property’s existing dwelling will be retained on this lot. The RS-9 zone will facilitate the creation of two (2) single family lots fronting Wales Avenue, and the P-5 zone will protect a portion of West Smiling Creek and its associated riparian area.

Address: 3416 Roxton Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4539, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4539, 2015 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RTM-1 StreetOriented Village Home Residential and RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential.

If this application is approved, the RTM-1 and RS-7 zones would facilitate a subdivision of thirteen (13) residential lots comprising eight (8) street-oriented village homes (row-house units) on eight (8) fee-simple lots fronting Roxton Avenue, and five (5) small village single family lots fronting Darwin Avenue.

3500 Highland Drive

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from February 11 to February 23 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010.

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Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015

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To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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It’s important to teach our children about meeting strange dogs because at some point every child will encounter one. To keep the animal, the child and the adult safe, here are some simple tips for greeting the animal.

From when children are very young, teach them the concept of “gentle.” If you do not have a dog or cat, you can still have them handle you gently or be gentle with their friends. I once watched an 18-month-old child who was fascinated with her nanny’s necklace. The nanny

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When children meet a new dog for the first time, have them ask the owner for permission to pet the animal. simply said, “be gentle” and the child carefully touched the jewelry. The nanny thanked her for being gentle.

Now the toddler understands the term and realizes being gentle will allow her to touch more new things that interest her.

So, now your child understands the term “gentle” and you can transfer that to petting a dog.

But first, and this is very important, ask permission of the owner. Never allow your child to just rush at the dog.

Teach your child to approach slowly, hold his hand out palm down and let the dog have a sniff. Tell him to avoid eye contact with the dog and approach sideways instead of straight on. Let the dog

decide how close he wants to come. If your child is with a group of kids, have only one child at a time approach the dog. If the dog is at all shy or nervous, being approached by a gaggle of excited eightyear-olds may cause problems.

Let the child know that the dog may or may not want to come closer. So stay relaxed and wait. Most dogs are curious and will want to meet the child.

Dog owners also need to take responsibility to keep kids safe. Know your dog and his limitations. Some dogs love kids and some need time to get to know the child.

Keep control of your animal because you don’t want to take chances with any

children.

Be ready to teach a child (and possibility his parents) about the best way to approach your animal. Ask the child to be gentle and after he has carefully petted your dog thank him for being so considerate.

Some owners like to carry treats that a child can give the dog or drop on the ground so the dog associates this child in a positive way.

It’s a good idea to place a couple of your fingers under the dog’s collar so you can control the distance between dog and child. You can also easily move the dog away if you sense a negative response from your pet.

If you think your dog is not up to meeting new kids, explain to the child that today is not a good day.

Not only should a child ask permission to meet a new dog, the owner should involve the parent by asking them if they mind their child approaching the dog or offering him a treat.

When the child, her parents and the dog owner are all taking responsibility for making this a safe and successful meeting, everybody wins.

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The F-Type, the F-Type, the F-Type. Ever wonder how Emma Watson’s sisters feel?

Well, the Jaguar XF does.

However, while the pretty two-door sportscar gets all the paparazzi’s attention, the four-door sedan continues to best it in sales. There’s a practicality here, one that’s doubled by traction provided by all-wheel-drive.

The XF, then, is the Jaguar bought by those who want a little everyday liveability with their style. However, without the glittering halo cast by the spotlight, how does this more-sensible Jaguar hold up in the ordinary world?

Design:

First off, no, it’s not quite as gorgeous as the F-Type, but the XF is no shrinking violet. It’s not a fussy shape, a silhouette made with classic English understatement, but there’s just enough standing out here to be unique.

The side vents are better-executed than some of the German competition, the grille isn’t so large as to be overbearing but adds a nice bright spot of chrome, and the snarling, red-ringed Jaguar’s head in front takes the place of beat-you-over-the-head-with-it aggression you find in other marquees. It’s an older design, but one that’s aged well.

This being the Luxury model, the wheel choice is a 19” multi-spoke alloy that’s again not all that fussy. If you’d like your cat’s-paws to have a little more claw, the Sport versions have really great-looking 20” grey wheels.

Environment:

Powering up the XF is done by pressing a “beating”

red starter button for a second or so, causing the engine to fire and the air-vents to slowly rotate open. It’s a neat bit of theatre, similar to that found inside the F-Type.

However, the XF is a bit more like the now-defunct XK coupe on the inside.

There’s nothing about the interior that jumps out at you as a wow factor, and the navigation and infotainment screen is a little on the small side.

There’s Old World, and then there’s getting a little bit old. The XF was launched in 2008 as a 2009 model, and on the inside at least, it’s now outstyled by the competition.

However, taste is a subjective thing, and there’s something to be said about the simplicity of the Jaguar’s controls, dial-shifter, and generally uncluttered layout. Were it not for the way infotainment functionality is impacted by being squeezed a bit by that small touchscreen, the ergonomics would be just fine.

Performance:

Jaguar offers the XF in Canada with a 2.0L turbo engine making 240hp, a 3.0L supercharged V6 making 340hp, and a 5.0L supercharged V8 making 510hp.

This week’s tester had the middle option, and while I briefly wished for the bonkers V8, the feeling went away every time I drove past a gas station.

The supercharged six is a lovely little motor, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that’s also well up to the task. This being the Luxury model, both the ride and feel of the drive are a little on the soft side, a little of that grace that forms the old Jaguar byline of Grace, Pace, and Space.

Punt the car into sport mode and start asking for a little more from the engine and transmission, and the XF responds with surprising alacrity. While not as fresh as the aluminum-intensive construction that’s coming our way with the new XE sedan and F-Pace crossover, the XF’s chassis is actually very finely tuned.

The all-wheel-drive system has no issues putting the power down from a launch, where the XF feels considerably faster than its quoted 0-100km time of 6.4 seconds. Once on the

move, the system reverts to a rear-drive bias that hustles quite nicely, even if this is the softer, luxury model. The steering isn’t super-communicative, feeling like it’s tuned primarily for comfort, but there’s plenty of grippy confidence here to be had.

And while we’re on the subject of confidence, let’s talk about the AngloIndian Elephant in the room: reliability. Traditionally, Jags have been just the thing to buy if you wanted a car that self-changed both oil and coolant by leaking both all over your driveway.

Like all modern complicated luxury sedans, I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a service bill in fifteen years time. However, under parent-company Tata’s control, both Jaguar and Land Rover have improved by – pardon the pun – leaps and bounds, to the point where they’re not far off the German competition.

And if you’re going to lease one during the warranty coverage period anyway, it’s up to your service adviser to keep a stiff upper lip.

Compared to the fleets of 5-series and E-class MercedesBenzes I passed, the XF did indeed feel like something unique and special. Just the job a Jaguar’s supposed to do.

Features:

As mentioned, the XF is a little behind the times in terms of infotainment. The touchscreen navigation works just fine, but hooking up an iPod took a little longer than expected, and there was no Bluetooth streaming audio.

However, for 67,500, this Luxury-level XF came with a 10-speaker audio system, a stop-start system, and a backup camera. It also had an optional heated windscreen, which might not be an absolute necessity in the lower mainland.

Fuel economy for all-wheel-drive and a supercharged V6 isn’t bad, rated at 13.9L/100kms city and 8.8L/100kms highway. And observed economy hit right between those parameters, thanks to some mild weather.

Green Light:

Good feature load-out; smooth, comfortable ride; easyto-use infotainment; excellent space

Stop Sign:

Sedate interior styling; cramped infotainment; retained value and reliability not as good as competition

The Checkered Flag:

A nicely-equipped and styled alternative to the ubiquitous German offerings. Pip-pip, eh what?

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day, getting 13 mpg as penance for a chore you have to do only every two years.

An alternative is to get a comfortable family car that you can enjoy 103 out of 104 weeks every two years, and then just rent a pickup (or, even better, borrow one) for your biannual week at the lake.

I mention the Avalon Hybrid because I drove it recently and was impressed by its roominess and ride, and the nearly 40 mpg it got, city and highway. But you can get any car you like.

And then, when you want to haul the boat, you rent a pickup truck and put the towing wear and tear on that. It’s not cheap to rent a pickup; you might spend $500-$1,000 for the week.

But do the math: If you drive 20,000 miles a year and you’re getting 13 mpg, over two years you’ll

spend $9,228 on fuel (assuming gas stays at $3 a gallon, which it probably won’t). If you drive that same 20,000 miles a year over two years in a car that gets 40 mpg, your fuel cost will be only $3,000.

So, even counting the pickup truck rental, you’d still come out ahead by $5,000 every two years! And you won’t have to pass over nearly as many parking spaces that you don’t fit in.

There are other options, too. If you really do need a pickup truck, or just want one, for whatever reason, I like the RAM 1500 with the V-6 diesel engine. That gets a combined 22 mpg, with an impressive 27 mpg on the highway, and it handles well, for a humongous beast.

Or you could check out the new aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150, which I haven’t driven yet. But reportedly it will get similar mileage.

Or, keep your old truck around just for that one vacation week if you really want to.

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Improv tonight in PoCo VALENTINE’S DAY-THEMED PERFORMANCE IS BASED ON THE NEWLYWED GAME

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Love will be in the air tonight (Friday, Feb. 13) in PoCo, along with a healthy dose of awkwardness.

Members of the Second Storey Theatre Troupe are staging a spin-off performance of The Newlywed Game called I Heart Improv, a show that marries improv with Cupid’s arrow.

The show will see six

improvising actors paired up over the evening for a question-and-answer period to see how well they know one another — or at least, how well they think they know each other.

“We’re going to find out how intimately they actually do know each other by asking them some real personal questions throughout the evening,” said Second Storey artistic director Graham

Myers, who also serves as the artistic coordinator of the Terry Fox Theatre.

The interactive show will rely on audience members to inspire the improv through games, songs and scene suggestions. There will also be “Affair” and “Swinger” rounds where teams are mixed and matched to see how they improvise without their partner.

“We do a lot of work around finding our truths and finding ourselves because that’s really what improv is all about,” Myers said. “This show caters to that perfectly because they’re answering these questions genuinely.”

Despite the seemingly risqué subject matter, Myers says the show will remain a family-friendly affair for all ages.

“It’s geared towards adults, but as we always do, it will be an all-ages show. It will be a clean show with a bit of innuendo. My six-year-old niece will be at the show,” Myers said.

Doors open for I Heart Improv at 7 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre, while the show gets underway at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets range in price between $12 and $15, and couples packages go for $28.

For more information, see www.terryfoxtheatre.org.

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Members of the Second Storey Theatre Troupe will pair up for a question-and-answer session to see how well they really know each other.

Opera singers to perform this Sunday

PoCo’s Trinity United Church will host a pair of Vancouver Opera members to help celebrate Valentine’s Day on Sunday, Feb. 15.

Heather Pawsey and Andrew Greenwood will be guest singers for the event.

Both come from distinguished backgrounds that have seen them perform in venues across the globe from Europe to Australia.

The concert starts at 2 p.m. and tickets range in price from $10 to $15. Children under the age of 10 get in for free. All proceeds from the show will go towards church outreach projects in the community.

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Cultural divide at Leigh Square

Parallels, differences and common ground will be the focal points of a new exhibit coming to PoCo’s Leigh Square.

The Vancouver-based arts duo known as Olliemoonsta will unveil their exhibit, Different States of Mind, on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Comprised of founders Naza del Rosal and Juan Rico, the show examines both the similarities and differences found in urban and tribal mind sets and locations.

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Their works range from experimental illustration paintings to street graffiti art, and examine “different rituals among the traditional tribes and cultures around the world and the current urban tribes.”

“There is not much difference between these traditional cultures and the current urban tribes … they paint their faces like us, have piercings or tattoos like us, [and] worship their gods as we do,” the pair notes in a press release.

An opening reception with the artists in attendance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Leigh Square. For more informa-

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The Company B Jazz Band will round out this year’s Coffee Concert series at the Terry Fox Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Described as “Vancouver’s foremost vintage jazz harmony group,” the six-piece ensemble features a female vocal trio along with clarinet, sax, guitar and upright bass. “‘The Company’ has been entertaining the masses since 2007 with their tight blend, driving rhythms, creative arrangements, sharp image

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Thursday’s show runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and tickets range in price between $6 and $12.

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Turning an outdated bathroom into a modern oasis or an empty basement into the ultimate man cave strengthens the sense of attachment homeowners have with their homes.

But few home renovation projects go from start to finish without experiencing a few bumps in the road along the way. Such bumps can be difficult to handle for homeowners working on their first renovation projects, but there are many ways for novices to navigate the sometimes murky waters of home improvement projects and come out relatively unscathed on the other end, where a newly renovated home awaits.

Plan well and know what to expect

When working with contractors, get all agreements in writing and spell out exactly what you desire in a home renovation. Photo references can help guide contractors and architects. Ask for the full picture of what can be expected with the work, from demolition to the

punch list. Knowing what lies ahead can keep you grounded throughout the project.

Discuss work each day and set payment schedules Make payments contingent on work completed. This can help keep contractors on schedule. Paying for all work upfront leaves homeowners at a disadvantage, as it does not provide incentive for workers to be timely and efficient. Check in with workers to get daily progress reports.

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A renovation project may exceed its budget and take longer than initially expected. Understanding that these potential setbacks might be part of the process will make it easier to handle them when the foreman speaks to you about any issues that arise.

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Establish a contingency plan

Bathrooms and kitchen renovations are typically the most disruptive home improvement projects.

Going without a kitchen can make it difficult to enjoy meals at home, while a bathroom remodel may require you to navigate water shutoffs. If your project is scheduled to take several months, establish a contingency plan to deal with the consequences of your renovation project. Speak with family members about using some of their home amenities, and prepare and freeze meals in advance so you can reheat them later on when you don’t have access to your stove.

Plan your escape Sometimes the constant work and mess of construction is too much to bear. Afford yourself time away by visiting relatives or staying at a hotel. Even a single night away can provide the relief you need.

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Building: up or out?

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Professionals urge prospective remodellers to consider the pros and cons to each expansion option, including which direction to build.

One of the first considerations is land space. Building horizontally will cut into yard space that you may have already earmarked for a pool, shed or another feature. Proximity to neighbours and the dimensions of your property will also help to determine if expanding horizontally is a good idea.

Building codes and neighbourhood requirements also must be considered before making any renovations.

Some municipalities may have rules in place that govern renovations. Add-ons may not be allowed to exceed certain height limits, nor may structures be built within a certain number of feet of property lines.

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Homeowners need to consider whether to build up or out when they add on to homes.

Homeowners who choose to build upward will have to contend with work crews and other staff being in their homes. Raising the roof may require vacating the premises at a certain point. Also, extensive renovation work will be needed on the lower level of the home, whether it’s to shore up the structure, clean up after the renovation or repair ceilings, drywall and other components where levels meet.

It may seem easier to expand outward, but this requires laying additional foundation for the new building structure. Bringing in digging equipment and masons

can be costly. When you build vertically, such foundation work may not be necessary if your home is structurally sound and can bear the weight of the addition.

Building out typically involves the least disruption to your life and the existing space. Homeowners should keep in mind that any renovation will require permits or variances. In addition, if the project increases the value of the home, home insurance costs and property taxes may rise.

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CALENDAR SUNDAY, FEB 15 1st Port Coquitlam Scouts hold a bottle

drive kicking off at 10 a.m. at Kilmer Elementary, 1575 Knappen St. in Port Coquitlam. For assured pickup call 604-970-2579.

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market hosts a pair of workshops at 11 a.m. and noon at the Port Moody Rec Complex, at 300 Ioco Rd. in Port Moody. The discussion topic will be “Planning our Backyard Garden.” The workshops aim to allow participants to walk away with something physical in their hands to go along with new things they have learned. Workshops are $10 and attendees get a $10 voucher to shop at the market. Info: www.makebakegrow.com.

MONDAY, FEB 16 Port Moody Library hosts a free Intro to

Craft Beer event from 7 to 8:30 at 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Discover the art and science of modern craft brewing with Moody Ales Head Brewer Dan Helmer, and Beyond the Grape manager Michael Druce. These local experts will team up to deliver a free, hands-on seminar.

No tasting will be done at this free workshop, but attendees are invited on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Moody Ales after the program. Space is limited. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.

Terry Fox Library hosts World Cinema night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The evening’s film will be The Lives of Others, a German film from 2006 directed by F. Henckel von Donnersmarck. Released 17 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall marking the end of the East German socialist state, it was the first noticeable dramatic film about the subject. Info: 604-927-7999.

TUESDAY, FEB 17

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, hosts a year-end tax planning seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way. Jay Panis, division director of Investors Group Financial Services Inc., will provide attendees with strategies and tax tips that can be implemented prior to the end of the year in order to minimize income taxes. The session will take place in Room 127. A similar event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier Library, located at 575 Poirier St. Registration is required. Info: 604-937-4155.

PoCo Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, located at 2211 Prairie Ave. in PoCo. The discussion topic will be “Movie Night” and a PowerPoint presentation will feature member gardens from over the years. Info: 604-945-0906.

Terry Fox Library hosts meeting for the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. TAG advises and helps plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services at the library. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. Info: 604-927-7999.

Terry Fox Library hosts a discussion around job opportunities for those between the ages of 15 and 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. A citizens services specialist from Service Canada will cover the Federal Student Work Experience program, Canada Student loans and grants, Apprenticeship Incentive and Completion Grants, and the new Canada Apprenticeship Loan. Info: 604-927-7999.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 18 Port Moody Ecological Society hosts its

annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Centre, 300 Ioco Rd. in Port Moody. Guest speakers will be Greta Borick Cunningham and Shahira Sakaiyama of the False Creek Watershed Society in downtown Vancouver. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The meeting is free and members of the public are most welcome to attend. Info: 604-469-9106 or www.noonscreek.org.

Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. at the ABC Restaurant located at 300-100 Schoolhouse St. in Coquitlam. The club offers group tours for solo travellers and a chance to meet new

friends, enjoy the security of group travel while avoiding the costly single supplement. RSVP to Val at 604-669-6607 ext. 304. Info www. singlestravelclub.ca.

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 “Alcohol – How dependence develops; controlled using; effects on pregnant women. Also you will learn briefly about drinking, drugs and driving.” 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, FEB 19 North East Coquitlam Ratepayers meet at 7

p.m. at Victoria Hall, located at 3435 Victoria Dr. in Coquitlam. Fire chief Wade Pierlot will speak to the new fire hall that’s set to open in the area, and School District 43 trustees will also be in attendance to discuss school construction in the area. Info: 604-945-9055.

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society meets at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Leigh Square Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. Bryan Ness will present A Salute to PoCo Women in our History. Info: info@ pocoheritage.org.

FRIDAY, FEB 20

Cat and Fiddle Pub plays host to a pub night fundraiser for Terry Fox Secondary students from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at 1979 Brown St. Funds raised will go towards a Grad 2015 After Grad event.

A $20 ticket includes burger, fries or salad plus sleeve, hi ball, beer, wine or pop. Info: Julie Knisley at 604 356-8069 or knisleyjulie@yahoo.ca.

Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St. in Port Moody. The group offers an opportunity for singles over the age of 50 to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more.

Members are from the Tri-Cities area and beyond and new members are welcome. Info: Darline at 604-466-0017.

Terry Fox Library hosts a matinee screening of a Dolphin Tale 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 604927-7999.

City of Coquitlam hosts a number Pro-D Day activities at facilities across the city. A Gym and Swim event is being offered for youth ages seven to 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Centennial Activity Centre, 570 Poirier St. Kids will have the chance to play fun gym games and activities, then head across the street to Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex for a swim. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, pack a swim suit, towel, lunch and two snacks. Program cost is $32.50.

Register using barcode 499456. Crafts, science, sports and games will be offered for kids between the ages of six and 12 at the Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and pack a lunch and two snacks.

Program cost is $32.50. Register using barcode 500294. Drop-in sports kids aged six to 10 will also be offered at Pinetree between 1 and 3 p.m. Kids will play sports and games like soccer, dodgeball, basketball, tag and try obstacle courses. Admission is $2. A Pro-D Day Plunge will take place at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier Street) from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be games, contests, prizes and more. Regular admission rates apply. Info: www.coquitlam. ca/featuredprograms or 604-927-4386.

ONGOING

Maillardville Residents’ Association meets the first Wednesday of each month at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-5650.

Mood Disorders Association of BC (Coquitlam) hosts a support group every second and fourth Monday at 6:50 p.m. at 560 Sydney Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-4721.

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Coquitlam deals for crease help ADANACS ADD LEWIS IN SWAP WITH BURNABY

Coquitlam Adanacs general manager Kevin Hill took a preemptive strike approach to addressing the team’s netminding depth with a deal prior to Wednesday’s Western Lacrosse Association junior draft.

And Coquitlam native Dan Lewis couldn’t be happier.

The backstop for the junior Adanacs’ 2010 Minto Cup championship, Lewis was acquired Sunday in a swap with the Burnaby Lakers for veteran defender Brad Richardson.

“I’m ecstatic to be coming home,” said Lewis, who played minor and junior boxla in Adanac colours. “I hadn’t asked for it, didn’t do anything to request it and really appreciate everything Burnaby has done for me in [last] four years.

“But I’m really excited.”

The six-foot-tall 26-year-old joins the Adanacs after seeing limited action last year in the Lakers crease despite earning an all-star honour in 2013. Lewis said his experience in Burnaby green was nothing but great.

“Honestly, it really hasn’t sunk in yet.

It’s the first time [getting traded] has ever happened to me, and I’m imagining that it won’t sink in until we’re inside the main rink and I see that big ‘A’ on the floor.”

Hill said adding depth in the crease, where Alberta-native Adam Shute has carried the torch since 2013, was a major goal of the offseason. Getting a player already bearing Adanac loyalties was just icing on the cake, he said.

“We had a run-around [Tuesday] and Danny was the first one there before anyone else. He’s so excited to be a Coquitlam Adanac and should have been a Coquitlam Adanac a long time ago and so this is just something we’re correcting now. We have a goalie who’s local,” noted Hill.

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The Coquitlam Adanacs did the expected Wednesday and drafted power forward Wesley Berg, shown at left while playing for the Coquitlam junior Adanacs. While the A’s hold his rights, the 21-year-old has expressed an interest in playing in Ontario this coming season.

Berg goes first but leaning east

Stories by Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com

If you thought there would be little suspense in the Coquitlam Adanacs’ first pick of the Western Lacrosse Association’s junior draft, think again.

The Adanacs surprised no one when they selected Coquitlam native Wesley Berg with the first overall selection and dealt their top scorer, the second overall pick, and a handful of other selections for the honour. But the A’s also confirmed that the current senior with the University of Denver field lacrosse team is leaning towards playing this coming summer in Ontario.

“A player of Wes’ calibre only comes around so often,” noted Coquitlam general manager Kevin Hill. “When he’s local from your own backyard you want to keep [him] there. Prior to making the trade we spoke to Wes and he expressed that he was going to report and play in Coquitlam and that’s what we’re looking forward to.”

But Hill addressed the fact that in recent con-

versations with Berg, the player’s Ontario option, at least for this coming season, was possible. But the cost to get Coquitlam to sign the transfer papers — while retaining his B.C. rights — would have to be appropriate, he noted.

“We’ve talked. He’s expressed some interest in playing back east but now it becomes a business.

We have to look at what’s best for the club,” said Hill. “If Oakville [Rock, who hold his Ontario rights] is willing to negotiate, it just becomes a business, it’s not a sport now.”

Berg, who was represented by his parents at the draft as he prepares for the NCAA top-ranked Pioneers’ season opener, tweeted out his appreciation at going first overall: “Thanks to the @ WLAAdanacs for drafting me in my hometown and keeping me an Adanac.”

The team added a number of players to the fold at Wednesday’s proceedings at the Langley Events Centre. With the 12th overall choice, the A’s grabbed Nanaimo’s Corey Shires, a lefthanded shot who tallied 30 goals and 38 assists in

14 games. Coquitlam found another lefty stick closer to home, selecting jr. Adanacs’ Andy Taylor in the third round. In Shires and Taylor, the club addressed both ends of the floor, said Hill.

“Shires is a big, six-foot-three lefty... He’s got a good outside shot, some inside game and is a prototypical power forward,” the A’s GM noted of the sniper, whose father Kevin played a season in Coquitlam in 1990. “Andy can score when he gets the chances, he’s a gritty [defensive] guy and the type of player who I like. He’ll go out there and do what the coaches ask.”

Coquitlam also selected Port Coquitlam’s Tanner Fisher and Colby Beveridge, jr. B scoring champion and Coquitlam native Justin DaSilva, Aaron Roberts and Jordan Thauli of Delta.

Other local products selected in the draft were Connor Goodwin of PoCo, who was drafted fifth overall by Maple Ridge, Coquitlam’s Erik Klein, who went to Nanaimo with the 15th pick, and netminder Riley Camazzolo, chosen in the fourth round by Victoria.

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The Douglas College Royals are in the zone at a timely moment.

The PacWest men’s volleyball team swept two big matchups with third-place Vancouver Island University Mariners, winning 3-1 and 3-0.

Douglas College dropped the opening set on Friday, 31-29, before rolling off six straight over two days.

Second-year outside hitter George Thompson posted 21 kills, four blocks and two aces on Friday, while Carson Heppell and Coquitlam’s Matt Santema racked up doubledigit offensive points. Heppell contributed 13 kils, four digs and two blocks, while Santema, fourth overall in offensive stats in the PacWest, counted 12 kills.

On Saturday, Santema tallied 10 kills, six digs, two blocks and an ace, w hile Heppell was equally as effective with 11 kills, three digs, two blocks and two aces.

The wins bolstered first place Douglas to 17-3 and in the driver’s seat when it comes to clinching first place.

A 10-point margin may be a little deceptive, but the Centennial Centaurs will gladly take it as they advance to the North zone playoffs after edging Port Moody 66-56 in senior AAAA boys basketball action on Wednesday.

Less than a week after Port Moody pulled out a one-point decision on a last-second trey, Centennial shook off a 25-15 deficit and made some timely shots to trail by two at the half.

Up 37-35 after three quarters, the Cents faced a gutsy effort from the Blues, who edged ahead by a point early in the fourth.

But the Centaur defence closed ranks, earning the club a date with Heritage Woods tonight (Friday) 7:45 p.m. at Heritage.

Post player Alex Vranjes dominated the boards with 28 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocks, while guard Jay Jay Jackson collected 14 points. Co-captain Tyler Ashbury scored 10 points and drew eight assists, while Jason Wang came off the bench and registered 10 points and four steals.

The end is near for the Port Moody Panthers — at least for this year.

The Pacific Junior B Hockey League club enter the final weekend of the regular season with just one game left — Saturday, 7:45 p.m. against Richmond at the Ioco arena.

The Panthers saw their record fall to 6-34-0-3 after suffering an 18th straight loss Tuesday, 8-5 to Delta.

Down 3-0 after 20 minutes, Port Moody closed the gap a couple of times only to have the Icehawks pull away. Daniel Szpakowski scored twice, with singles by Evan Gain, Derian White and Samuel Witter. Netminder Kyle Cheema faced 58 Delta shots in the setback.

A few days earlier, Grandview had the Panthers’ number in a 5-2 decision in Port Moody.

The host team actually led, thanks to goals from Cole Iantorno and Szpakowski, but Grandview counted four unanswered goals, including a pair by Coquitlam native Peter Matthews.

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Saints, Adanacs win tier titles COQUITLAM AND POCO PICK UP FIELD TITLES

Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com In what likely stood as their final game together as a team, the Port Coquitlam Saints delivered a perfect send-off Monday.

The under-19 boys field lacrosse squad rallied with two late goals to edge Langley 10-9 to capture the Tier 1 provincial title in Langley.

Goals by Mitch Milani and Dylan Foulds, 63 seconds apart, turned the tables and gave PoCo a final flourish to end the season on.

“It was real exciting — I’ve coached a lot of national championships and this blows each one away,” remarked Saints coach Derek Milani. “It couldn’t have been a better finish.”

As it was throughout most of the tournament, PoCo prevailed under extensive pressure. But it didn’t start out that way. The visitors staked out a four-goal advantage in the third quarter only to see it fade away due to penalties and poor ball possession. Langley charged back and took a 9-8 lead with two minutes left.

After reclaiming the ball PoCo got the equalizer when Mitch Milani converted a huge individual effort, beating two defenders to knot the game at nine with just over a minute to play.

As it was for most of the game,

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Langley’s dominance in the face-off circle was a huge obstacle to overcome, as their star player — six-foot-six Reece Callies — won nearly 80 per cent of his draws. But PoCo wasn’t going to be denied.

“They won the faceoff but our goalie [Grayson Greer] made a huge save and Langley was handed a technical [penalty]… We got the ball at centre with six seconds left, and we made two passes and scored.”

Ty Goff, who would be selected the Warrior Sports Canada MVP, began that last scoring play, passing to Keegan Bell who found Foulds, with the winning shot going in off the lower right post. “[Goff] was like a field general for us, he directed the flow on offence and does everything on defence,” said the coach.

The group were among the leaders all season long, finishing with the secondbest record behind New Westminster.

At the provincials, PoCo clipped New West 8-5 and won all four preliminary games to earn a berth into the final.

“It was just a spectacular game and they really came together over the last three weeks,” remarked Derek Milani.

“We generally won our games by a goal or two, it just wasn’t our style to smoke anyone.”

Earning the Warrior Fair Play coach selection was Coquitlam’s Rich Cambrey, while Adanacs’ Christ Turenne joined Goff on the all-star team.

The Saints tier 1 provincial champions include: Keegan Bell, Matt Bosa, Graydon Bradley, Derek Chin, Nathan DiSalvo, Kyle Enklemann, Dylan Foulds,

Justin Gillespie, Ty Goff, Grayson Greer, Yasir Hussain, Justin McLennan, Mitchel Milani, Fraser Miller, Garner Miller, Ryland Rees, Liam Thomas, Justin Tookey and Shane Vegh. Coaches were Derek Milani and Tim Gillespie.

Adanacs top tier 2 final In the first half the Coquitlam u19 tier 2 Adanacs shook off some setbacks to set up a powerful second-half rally, building a case for a 13-8 triumph over Mission in the tier 2 provincial final.

Led by the MVP-worthy netminding of Gordy Bowden, Coquitlam broke open a 6-6 game — which saw them overcome a three-goal deficit twice — with six straight tallies.

Dominating on draws was Connor Frost, while the defence was anchored by the efforts of Brayden Doduk, Alex May, Cameron Shaw, Brody Stroup and Jake Stuart. Contributing big goals in a topsy-turvy first half were Christian Del Bianco, John Hofseth, Drew Leonard and Frost.

Coquitlam’s Brody Stroup was named a Fair Play all-star.

Coquitlam’s lineup includes: Ben Agnes, Christian Basso, Aidan Best, Gordy Bowden, Konlyn Chan, Nicholas Chapman, Christian DelBianco, Brayden Doduk, Kyle Dozzi, Connor Frost, John Hofseth, Patrick Jordan, Drew Leonard, Jansen Macbride, Alex May, Angelo Pontellini, Mitchell Roberts, Colin Roby, Cameron Shaw, Matthew Stancato, Brody Stroup, Jake Stuart, Nick Taylor, Nathan Winter and Stephen Wynnyk. Coaches are John Doduk, Steve Aguillion and Jim Winter.

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A dramatic showdown between neighbours resulted in a hard-fought and entertaining contest where the Coquitlam Metro-Ford under-18 boys Crusaders prevailed 3-2 over Port Coquitlam.

With PoCo converting a penalty kick midway through the second half, Coquitlam rallied on Chris Seol’s unassisted tally in the 78th minute to pull even. Just three minutes later, Alex Perrotta bounced a shot off the PoCo goalpost that Aidan Ames corralled for the game winner.

Ethan Wong opened the scoring for Coquitlam, which was playing its fourth league cup game.

• The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Rebels closed out the u13 metro girls regular season with a solid 2-0 victory over Port Moody.

Needing a win to guarantee second place and a trip to the MSL playoffs, the Rebels broke a scoreless draw in the second half on a pair of goals from striker Erin Ilett.

Midfielders Maiya Callister, Sarah Hilford and Kyra Lee helped create a number of offensive forays, while backline anchors Madison Ciulla and Jessica Towner kept Port Moody at bay, with Milena Wilson posting the clean sheet.

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rights of Brandon Bull. A Langley native, Bull netted nine goals and 16 assists in 18 games as a rookie.

Over five starts last year, Lewis went 3-1 with an .811 save percentage, working as Tyler Richards’ backup. In his career, he has a 21-17-2 record with a 8.62 goals against average and .804 save percentage.

A 2011 draft pick — who was the starting netminder during the junior Adanacs run to the franchise’s only Minto Cup win in 2010 — Lewis said he wants to work with Adam Shute to give the team its best chance for success.

“In talking with [Kevin Hill] the club lost four games by one goal, so I don’t want to take anything away from [Shute]. I just want to show up and see what they want from me.”

Although being relegated to a backup role behind Richards was tough, Lewis said he took it as a learning opportunity. And while his hope is to get as much playing time as pos-

sible, he doesn’t want to relive the same situation — or benefit from the same situation.

“I had it done to me in Burnaby and it was difficult, going from an all-star nod and then find yourself on the backburner,” he noted.

In the other swap, the Adanacs gave up Veltman, who played seven seasons and registered 122 goals and 199 assists over 84 games, and Bold, who never played for the club. Last year, the 29-year-old Veltman counted 14 goals and 30 assists in 14 games.

“We had to give up Daryl, who was an Adanac through and through but expressed that this was going to be his last year out here,” said Hill.

Coupled with the trade last October that saw Coquitlam ship team scoring leader Brett Hickey to Nanaimo to acquire first pick in Wednesday’s junior draft, the club has now swapped out its top two scorers.

Coquitlam opens the season May 28 in New Westminster, with the first home game a few days later, May 30 against Langley.

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KROM FEATURES INCLUDE: INCLUDES SV CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, PLUS: • HIGH IMPACT CHROME EXTERIOR DRESSINGS • SPECIAL EDITION “KROM” BADGE • 15” PIANO BLACK ALUMINUM-ALLOY WHEELS

$

WITH

AT

169 $0 1.9%

FROM

DOWN

APR / 60MONTHS

THATS LIKE PAYING ONLY

39

$

WEEKLY ON VERSA NOTE 1.6S MT

PLUS GET YOUR FIRST 3 MONTHS ON US!

ON THE MORREY’S!

CR EEK

WILLINGDON AVE.

Call 604.291.7261 • 4450 Still Creek Drive • Burnaby

NISSAN of Burnaby

GILMORE

Call 604.464.9291 • 2710 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam

morrey

NISSAN of BURNABY

LOUGHEED HWY

morrey ILL ST

NISSAN of COQUITLAM

ON SELECT MODELS

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • STANDARD A/C • STANDARD BLUE TOOTH AND HANDS FREE CALLING • CLASS-EXCLUSIVE AROUND VIEW MONITOR

ROAD

morrey

2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE MONTHLY LEASE

BOUNDARY

NISSAN of Coquitlam

AWD DISCOUNT

33,718 – $ 2,000 $ 31,718 $

27,548 –$ 2,000 $25,548 $

ON PATHFINDER S V6

STARTING AT

$

SELLING PRICE

SELLING PRICE

TRANS CANADA HWY #1

CANADA WAY