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by Hudson’s Bay) until Monday, Feb. 23. jdeutsch@thenownews.com “The apartment block is almost Coquitlam residents are stepping directly behind Coquitlam Centre,” up in a big way to help victims of the said Deborah Stetz, marketing director at Coquitlam Centre. “These Glen Drive fire.

An account has been set up for families are our neighbours, and we people to make financial donations want to reach out and support them to assist the displaced residents, as much as we can during this challenging and difficult while an item-raiser time.”

Tuesday evening On Monday, as brought in a large many as 150 resinumber of donations.

Whenever I’ve dents living in the The fund has been apartment complex established through seen people’s on Glen Drive were Coast Capital Savings houses go up [in forced from their and cash donations a fire], I’ve seen homes after a large can be made at any fire broke out in the Coast Capital Savings the community late afternoon. branch in the name completely step Crews spent hours of “Coquitlam Fire up. battling the blaze, Victims.” A website has also been set up –Rev. Dave Anderson which eventually destroyed 24 units. both to raise money The city is also and provide information on how to help, at coquitlam doing its best to reunite displaced residents with their pets. firevictims.ca In all, 11 cats, a guinea pig and Coquitlam Centre and SHARE Family & Community Services are a cockatiel were registered by resialso teaming up to hold a cloth- dents at a reception centre, and all ing drive on Saturday and Sunday but four cats have been reunited (Feb. 21 and 22). The mall said with their owners.

Anyone who may come across retailers, mall staff and the general public are invited to donate new a missing cat is asked to turn the and gently used clothing and foot- animal into the Coquitlam Animal wear (for men, women, teens, chil- Shelter at 500 Mariner Way. The generosity of Coquitlam residren and babies) and new toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, moistur- dents was on full display less than izer, deodorant, floss, toothbrushes 24 hours after the fire, as people and toothpaste, body wash, razors dropped by Eagle Ridge United Church to fill a moving van full and make-up).

Donations can be dropped off at of items like clothing and toiletries the old Bluenotes location in the for the displaced residents of 2915 mall on Level 1 beside SportChek Glen Dr. With help from the city, the from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Cash donations will also be church and Kary Movers, an abunaccepted at Coquitlam Centre’s dance of items were donated Guest Services Centre (on Level 1 throughout the evening.

Radio station CKNW was also broadcasting from the location and by the end of the night, a moving van was filled with an overflow of items.

“The generosity of this community is incredible,” Coun. Dennis Marsden told the Tri-Cities NOW. He noted the item-raising event was formed by a group of people who just wanted to help.

“We’ve got roughly 100 people displaced, and it looks like they’re going to be for some time and we want to make sure that we do what we can as a caring community to bring it all together,” he said.

Rev. Dave Anderson said the church wanted to help in any way it could, adding tragedies like fires tend to rally the community and bring out the humanity in people.

“Whenever I’ve seen people’s houses go up [in a fire], I’ve seen the community completely step up,” he said.

Emergency programs typically offer help for up to 72 hours, but those who don’t have insurance are on their own after that.

Amanda Cawthra brought her sixyear-old son Tyler to donate some of his own stuff on Monday, to teach him about giving back to the community.

She said when she heard about the fire, it was an automatic reaction to help out in any way she could.

“I feel really bad for the people who lost everything,” Cawthra said.

The next step is to distribute the items to residents, and Marsden said the priority will be to help those most in need.

While the mall will be accepting donations this weekend, the church has finished its donation drive.

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Cliff Melnychuk of Kary Movers accepts a donation from Tyler Cawthra, 6, at Eagle Ridge United Church on Tuesday.

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COQUITLAM MAYOR WILL BE LOOKING INTO EDUCATION, RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The investigation into Monday’s fire on Glen Drive is over. On Wednesday, the City of Coquitlam announced the fire is not considered suspicious.

The city said the fire started on a lower level balcony located on the west side of the apartment building at ... the fire did 2915 Glen Dr. start adjacent to “Although a barbecue and the exact source of igninearby recycling tion remains materials. undetermined, – City of Coquitlam the fire did start adjacent to a barbecue and nearby recycling materials,” the city said.

The city also suggested “residents of structures with external balconies are reminded to be aware of the potential for rapid, uncontrolled spread of fire due to outdoor cooking or heating devices and accumulated household goods or combustible materials.”

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Up to 150 people were forced from their homes Monday by a fire on Glen Drive.

In the wake of the fire, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said he’ll be asking the fire

chief if the city can help with both education in regards to barbecues on apartment decks,

and retrofitting buildings with components that would prevent the easy access of flames into attic and soffit spaces.

“I know there are measures that could be taken in that regard, and we may want to contemplate how we make sure people know best practices for any kind of a building,” Stewart said.

However, the mayor believes a decision to ban barbecues needs to be left in the hands of the individual strata or owners.

“It’s a decision those owners are capable of making. It’s their building,” he said.

Stewart also suggested smoking in bed is a greater risk for a large fire than barbecues.

The building has been turned over to the property managers and their insurance company to begin the restoration process and deal with access to suites for personal belongings.

The city said residents should continue to contact those parties, as well as their own insurers, going forward.

On Monday, as many as 150 residents living in the apartment complex were forced from their homes after a large fire broke out in the late afternoon.

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School district passes balanced budget INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION BRINGS IN $2.1-MILLION John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com It appears as though international education is saving School District’s 43 bacon.

Finalized and approved on Tuesday, the district’s 2014-15 budget points to record-setting revenue from the highly popular program, which netted the previously cash-strapped district more than $22 million.

After providing for expenses, those funds provide an extra $2.1-million that can be used to supplement debt repayment plans and other one-time initiatives in the current school year.

Along with that cash, more than $2-million in holdback funds from the province and steady enrolment numbers,

Judy Shirra said.

Secretary-treasurer Mark Ferrari noted other factors played into the district’s financial standing, namely the district was able to pass a sense of stability in enrola balanced budget. A further ment and staffing. He also $2.5-million will be used to noted the district is pospay down the district’s debt itioned to deliver a “status quo” budget for the 2015-16 from previous years. year as well. “ I n “I’m also September happy that we were in a it looks very strike position promising and our defiThis $700,000 that for next cit was front can be used in year that we page news for the classroom will have a months at a status quo time, and for immediately. budget,” he our [inter– Trustee Keith said.

“That national eduWatkins will bring a cation] prodegree of stagram to conbility within tinue to grow in these adversarial positions our system.”

Of the $2.3-million in is astounding and a credit to the staff in this district holdback funds issued by the and the teachers that have province in December, the embraced it,” board chair district will use $700,000 to

further pay down its debt, while the remaining money will be allocated towards classroom needs in the 201516 school year.

Trustee Keith Watkins was the lone board member to vote against the budget, largely because he wants all of that provincial money — including the $700,000 for debt repayment — to go back into the school system.

“This $700,000 can be used in the classroom immediately,” he said.

Both new and former trustees disagreed.

“My main concern is we do have a debt and the faster we get that debt paid down the faster we can get services on an ongoing basis in our classroom … It’s like tearing off that Band-Aid — it hurts but we have to see the future and move forward,” said Trustee Diane Sowden.

Shirra noted that keeping

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School District 43 has been in the news for its budget deficits, but this year it’s in the black again. the money and allocating it this year would set up “false expectations” throughout the district, while trustee Michael Thomas felt paying down the debt would help alleviate a major source of concern he heard while campaigning late last year.

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Intelligence. jkurucz@thenownews.com The method is referred to Recognizing the import- as the RULER approach, and ance of social and emo- follows five guiding princitional learning is now a rule ples based on that acronym: of thumb at Coquitlam’s recognizing, understanding, labelling, Hampton Park expressing Elementary. and regulating S c h o o l emotions. principal “ W h a t Tamara Banks Every feeling RULER is saypresented a that we feel, ing to us in unique methwhether we’re a nutshell is od of those really if you learning prinadults or can name it, ciples to the children [is] OK you can tame School District and they all it,” Banks said.

43 board on “If you can Tuesday, one matter. name your that’s been – Tamara Banks emotion, and refined by you can recresearchers at the Yale Center for Emotional ognize your emotion, you can regulate your emotion, you can better communicate with others, which promotes healthy relations. It really is a systemic approach.”

Banks was schooled in the RULER approach at Yale last year and has begun implementing it at all levels in her school: among parents and staff, as well as with students.

Four anchors of emotional intelligence are tied to the RULER approach: a char-

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Hampton Park Elementary principal Tamara Banks studied the RULER approach last year at Yale University. ter, mood meter, the meta moment and a blue print.

The charter serves as a type of mission statement, while the mood meter is akin to a graph with an x and y axis that’s based on high or low emotional intensities.

Colours contained on the mood meter point to different feelings: red and blue indicate unpleasant high and low energy respectively, while green and yellow correspond to pleasant states of high and low emotional energy.

“This recognizes that we’re

going to be all over that spectrum at some point in our day, at some point in our lives and all of those are OK,” Banks said.

“We just need to learn how to regulate those in order to be able to be a more effective communicator, and more effective and healthy learners.”

The third anchor, referred to as the meta moment, outlines what happens when conflict arises, while instilling tips on how to react and effectively deal with conflict,

rather than avoiding it.

The final step, known as the blueprint, involves a systemic approach to the final resolution of conflict.

The program began at Hampton among staff members, and a charter was set out to identify their ideal working conditions and states of mind. Problem solving methods were also identified among staff, before the method was rolled out into the classroom.

Now each class has a mood meter, which is used to gauge where kids are at emotionally.

Based on that feedback, teachers can then more effectively plot out lesson plans and curriculum.

According to Banks, the approach not only regulates emotions, but promotes learning, personal growth and healthy relationships.

She added that other teachers in the district have been taught the RULER approach, and those lessons can be applied to any grade level.

“Every feeling that we feel, whether we’re adults or children, [is] OK and they all matter,” Banks said.

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Survey looks at health among local students

REPORT SHOWS MANY SKIMPING ON SLEEP

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A newly released report is shedding some light on the well-being of Tri-Cities students.

According to findings from the McCreary Centre Society’s 2013 B.C. adolescent health survey, the majority of Grade 7 to 12 students in the Fraser North area, which includes School District 43, reported good physical and mental health.

The survey also found rates of students in the region who tried smoking or drinking were lower than across B.C. and lower than the rate five years earlier.

Youth in the region were also less likely to have tried marijuana, at 20 per cent, compared to youth in the rest of the province, at 26 per cent.

Students were also safer in regards to injury prevention, with 76 per cent of local youth always wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle, compared to 67 per cent five years ago.

The percentage of teens getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol also dropped to four per cent in 2013, from eight per cent in 2008.

Teens in the region were also less likely to engage in sexual behaviour than those in the rest of the province, with 15 per cent of boys and girls reporting ever having sex, compared to the provincial average of 19 per cent.

Among kids who reported having sex, the most common ages for their first time was 15 and 16, which is similar to the rest of the

province.

The percentage of local teens who had sex before age 15 dropped to 31 per cent in 2013 from 39 per cent in 2008.

However, the study also found some more concerning numbers from local students.

According to the study, students in the Fraser North area were less likely than their peers across the province to get enough sleep, with more than three quarters of local students online or on their phone after they were supposed to be asleep. The society suggested the survey found a direct link between sleep and mental health, concluding with each additional hour of sleep that students got, there was a corresponding increase in reporting of positive mental health.

Also troubling, the rates of suicide attempts for both boys and girls increased in 2013 compared to 2008.

The study found girls were more likely than boys to attempt suicide, at nine per cent in 2013 compared to boys at four per cent.

Girls were also more likely to have seriously thought about killing themselves than boys, at a difference of 17 per cent to eight per cent.

“It is great to see so many positives in areas such as substance use and injury prevention behaviours like seatbelt wearing,” said Annie Smith, the executive director of McCreary, in a statement.

“But the number of students who are online or on their phone when they should be sleeping is concerning and is something we should focus on.”

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The man who killed his three children in an Interior town nearly seven years ago will likely learn next week whether he will be granted more freedom.

The continuation of Allan Schoenborn’s B.C. Review Board hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26.

The annual hearing began on Feb. 12, but couldn’t be completed that day and needed to be rescheduled.

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• Find more info on registration at www.portmoody.ca/childrecprogram Although online registration is highly recommended, you can also register in-person at the Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Road) starting at 7am on Monday, February 23. Once in-person clients have been processed, staff will take registrations over the phone. * Space limited in 4-year-old program, as we provide advance registration for current 3-year-old students.

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It’s expected at the continuation that he will be questioned by the Crown, which opposes the request along with the victims’ family.

His doctors are supporting the request.

A decision from the review board could come as soon as that day.

Schoenborn killed his three children in 2008 in Merritt but was found not guilty of murder by reason of mental disorder and has been treated at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam since 2010.

Dave Teixeira, a spokesperson for the family of Darcie Clarke, whose three children were killed by Schoenborn, said the family also hopes that Bill C-14 will be applied as part of the review.

Under Bill C-14, people found not criminally responsible for crimes due to mental illness could have their annual hearings changed to 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.

Teixeira said the family believes the Crown and review board are mistaken, and once Schoenborn is deemed a high risk to reoffend, which he has been determined to be in the past, he won’t be given an opportunity to agree to the threeyear term.

At his hearing, the review board learned Schoenborn has been granted increased movements around the hospital, including full access to the grounds of the facility. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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Police seek woman linked to fraud case Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Coquitlam Mounties are appealing for the public’s help in tracking down an alleged credit card thief who’s been on the lam for nearly two years.

Police are looking for Lorna Colleen Ruud, 47, who is wanted on three outstanding warrants stemming from an incident dating back to July 12, 2013 in which she allegedly used a stolen credit card to buy electronic goods at Coquitlam Centre.

She is wanted for breach of a conditional sentence order, obstructing a peace officer, and using a stolen credit card.

RCMP noted Ruud also goes by several aliases, the following two frequently: Lorna Colleen Yates with a birthday of Oct. 19, 1967, and Barbara Lynn Chaplin, with a birthday of Oct. 10, 1965.

Anyone with information on Ruud’s whereabouts is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file 2013-20289.

Suspect sought in attempted arson

Lorna Colleen Ruud light a PoCo business on fire.

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man smashes out the front windows at 2020 Oxford Connector and tosses something similar to a Molotov cocktail inside.

Fortunately, the fire is extinguished by a good Samaritan before it can spread and there is little damage. Unfortunately for the suspect, he’s injured in the incident.

Now, Coquitlam Mounties are asking for the public’s help in tracking down the would-be firebug.

“We believe the suspect may have accidentally cut or burned himself during the incident,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung.

He’s asking anyone who remembers someone complaining about burns to their hands or face around that time to call police.

Investigators believe the suspect was casing the business about 10 minutes before the blaze was set. He may have been carrying a grey gym bag with red trim over

his shoulder and a black laptop style bag. A surveillance recording shows the suspect wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, black pants and

white runners.

Anyone with information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file 2014-30955.

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| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

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It’s too early for bragging

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s usual, what anybody has to say about the B.C. budget released this week will depend on what pulpit they’re preaching from. The “right” is mostly expressing joy over the black ink on the bottom line, while the “left” points to social shortfalls created by special favours for the business community.

Business people are pleased by the surplus. They see government debt as dollars that should be in people’s pockets, to be drawn from to spend on goods and services and generally boost the economy. People in the mining sector, eager to put the Mount Polley debacle behind them, are understandably happy the Christy Clark government has found money to aid exploration and development, as well as extending their tax credits despite the surplus.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong claims the surplus gives B.C. “bragging rights” over the rest of Canada. But conspicuously absent from this year’s bragging was the LNG windfall that was all over last year’s budget and its expectations of future surpluses. Instead, workers at ICBC and BC Hydro point out a direct link between surpluses projected for the next three years and the money that the government is planning to extract from those Crown corporations in each of those three years.

While low-income families get a boost from an increase in the tax threshold for the Early Childhood Tax Benefit, the hidden MSP tax rises again: the right hand giveth, and the left hand taketh away.

B.C. health care and social workers see the surplus as money not spent on people and facilities in a health care system that is beginning to lag behind the rest of Canada.

The surplus, they maintain, does nothing to correct overcrowding of hospitals, inadequate care for seniors, or a burgeoning homeless population. Speaking of the homeless, concerned citizens all over B.C. will be out on their behalf for the Coldest Night of the Year.

Helping them with just a small slice of that billion-dollar surplus truly would be something to brag about.

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overnment policies are normally designed to help citizens as they try to move up the economic ladder, not penalize them for trying. And on that one count alone, this week’s budget from Finance Minister Mike de Jong is an abject failure.

In its budget highlights, the B.C. government presented four scenarios to bolster its case that “British Columbians continue to have one of the lowest overall tax burdens in Canada.”

But buried deep in another budget document — on Page 106 of the threeyear fiscal plan — are two other scenarios and, strangely, B.C. doesn’t fare quite as well when they’re pulled out for comparison purposes.

Accepting the government’s numbers entirely at face value, a single individual earning $80,000 in B.C. would have the lowest tax burden in Canada. Yet, a single individual earning $25,000 has the third-lowest burden in Canada.

A two-income family of four earning $90,000 has the second-lowest burden, but a two-income family of four earning $30,000 has the fourth lowest.

Notice a pattern? Such as, the wealthier you are in B.C., the lower the comparative burden when compared to other provinces.

Undoubtedly it’s a coincidence, but surely no government would ever stoop so low as to design fiscal scenarios that were the most favourable for their political spin, such as setting income levels marginally below where the full impact of MSP premiums might kick in, which would likely throw some of those favourable interprovincial comparisons out the window.

It’s why what other provinces have to say about interprovincial tax burdens is so fascinating.

According to the Saskatchewan

government’s inter-city comparison, a family living in Vancouver, earning $50,000 annually in 2014, had the highest tax burden of the 10 cities included in their analysis (including property tax). A family earning $75,000 was a little better off, fifth highest.

Numbers compiled by the Manitoba government don’t back up B.C. either.

A single parent with one child, earning $30,000, would have a lower tax burden in seven other provinces than they do in B.C. A two-income household of four, earning $60,000, would have a lower tax burden in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

But what’s really killing off the economic hopes of most British Columbians is the incessant nickel-and-diming by a government that lacks the political will to set personal income tax rates at a level where the tax burden is shared fairly among all British Columbians.

Whether it’s a BC Hydro rate increase, an ICBC premium hike or a rise in MSP premiums, they’re all just another way for the B.C. government to pick the pockets of taxpayers. And since income rarely factors into the equation with regressive taxation, it’s generally those who can least afford the hit that get hurt the most.

According to an analysis by PBI Actuarial Consultants, MSP premiums for a family of three or more have gone up by 33 per cent since 2009, while per capita health care costs increased by 15 per cent.

PBI notes that since “all families with an adjusted net household income over $30,000 pay the same flat MSP rate, the lower the income above $30,000, the higher the impact of the premiums increase will be.”

They calculate that a family of three or more with an income just over the

$30,000 limit for premium assistance will have to pay $1,728 per year, or over five per cent of their annual income; while families with a net household income between $50,000 and $99,999 will see the percentage of their family income going to pay premiums progressively fall from 3.5 per cent to 1.7 per cent.

And since premium assistance levels aren’t indexed to the cost of living, every pay raise for someone on premium assistance risks putting them a little further behind the eight ball, as that assistance begins to cut out. The last time that the limit for MSP assistance was changed was in 2010, when it was raised from $28,000.

By 2017-18, the B.C. government forecasts that MSP premiums will bring in $2.666 billion or $1.06 billion more than they did in 2009-10. The revenue it generates will be $18-million shy of what the government forecasts its royalties will be from natural gas, forestry and mining combined.

It would seem the B.C. government has found its own prosperity fund in MSP premiums.

Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC.

LETTERS SPEED LIMIT NOT REALISTIC

To any departments that might be involved with road and traffic decisions in Coquitlam: I would like to express my frustration with the long standing and ongoing 30 km/h speed trap (er, speed limit) on Thermal Drive between Barnet Highway and Como Lake Avenue.

This is a much-used connector road between these two areas of Coquitlam, and never more so than in recent months when drivers have sought a better route than the one through Port Moody, which then takes us up through the construction zone for the new rapid transit.

I have always shaken my head when driving Thermal Drive because there would seem to be no logical reason to hold this speed limit at 30 km/h. Going up the steep hill, one almost has to keep the vehicle at 40 km/h to keep it from coming to a stop. Then again, speaking of stops, there are two intersections along the way that do bring each vehicle going up and down to a complete stop. These intersections have appropriate warnings posted prior to the stop signs so motorists will not be taken by

surprise. When a vehicle reaches the upper flat level nearing Como Lake Avenue, the houses are set far back from the road.

There is little shrubbery to create visual roadblocks and there are no schools to be on the lookout for. To have to crawl along at 30 km/h on this piece of roadway is ridiculous!

Yes, I did get a ticket at the top of this stretch of roadway back in November. This is hilarious, because I am the driver that everybody passes on the roads, no matter where we are. I did pay my ticket, but I did say to the officer that I thought it was a ridiculous speed posting. He asked if I had ever written in to complain about it, and I told him I hadn’t.

Therefore I am doing so now.

The day after I was ticketed I drove the same route with my husband along, and we did 30 km/h from the start at the corner of Barnet and Thermal, to the light at Thermal and Como Lake.

I had a row of cars behind me that I’m sure would have liked to have run me down.

I do my best to follow the laws of driving, but I do feel they should be realistic, and I do not believe this situation to be so. I believe that this route can safely and logically be driven at 40

km/h from bottom to top. Going down the steeper hill, any competent driver will slow to drive that section or you could even have a sign for downhill traffic to slow to 30. I think it is time to take another look at this section of roadway. I can guarantee that no one follows the posted speed limit, which must tell you that there is something amiss here.

Patricia Devries Port Moody

MLA RESPONDS TO LETTER Re: “Burrard Thermal provides essential electrical insurance,” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Feb. 18.

I was very disappointed to read the letter by NDP MLA Selina Robinson on the closure of Burrard Thermal, where she made false assertions that our government has taken the decision lightly or, to use her words, it “was never properly reviewed.”

This statement is categorically incorrect, and I am disappointed that she feels the need to mislead our constituents and create an issue where there isn’t one.

It is important to recognize that the decision to stop generating

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electricity at Burrard Thermal will save BC Hydro ratepayers $14-million per year, which will help keep rates down.

Over the last five years, Burrard Thermal has produced less than 0.2 per cent of B.C.’s total energy supply. An independent review panel recently stated that if Burrard Thermal were to be used more often, it would require refurbishments of possibly more than $1 billion. Even with these investments, Burrard would be inefficient and increasing the amount of power it generates would create significant greenhouse gases and nitrogen oxide emissions — there are already cleaner alternatives in place, with the addition of the two new units at Mica Generating Station, completion of the Interior to Lower Mainland transmission project and a new transformer at Meridian substation in Coquitlam.

Burrard Thermal however, will continue to serve as a voltage regulator for transmission lines.

The decision to stop generating electricity at Burrard Thermal is not something that I or the government take lightly — but it is the right decision that will save ratepayers money in the long run.

Linda Reimer Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA

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PoCo to demolish public health building Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s been sitting vacant for months, but soon the public

health unit in Port Coquitlam will be reduced to rubble.

On Wednesday, the city announced it will demolish the 45-year-old building

for early childhood programs, but was shuttered last October over concerns about asbestos.

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In the meantime, residents received notification by the health authority that it was have been able to access pubending the lease, city coun- lic health services at the Port cil decided to demolish the Moody health unit at 205 Newport Dr., and at other building.

“With the ending of the locations in the Tri-Cities, lease, we felt it would not be a and will continue to do so for good use of taxpayers’ dollars the foreseeable future.

The city to continue to pour money indicated the into this build3,300-squareing, which foot building, is almost 50 built in 1970, ... we felt it years old and has required would not be needs major increasing a good use work,” said structural and PoCo Mayor other remedof taxpayers’ Greg Moore in ial work over dollars to a statement. the years, in continue to pour part because “We’ll now be money into this looking into of settling the possibilissues due to building. ities for this ground con– Mayor Greg Moore ditions. The site, especially given its prime city also said location in downtown.” significant settling caused Tasleem Juma, a spokes- cracking and spillage of person for Fraser Health, said vermiculite insulation conthe health authority is look- taining asbestos in a number ing at finding a solution that of areas. allows for services to return The city decided not to to PoCo, adding discussions spend the more than $1-milwith the city have begun. lion in remediation needed “There is certainly a com- over the next three to five mitment to continue provid- years, opting for the $200,000 ing services, we just have to demolition tab. No date has find an appropriate solution been scheduled for the demofor it,” she told the Tri-Cities lition. PoCo officials also said NOW, adding no timeline is future uses of the site will be in place for when services determined through a public could return to the city. planning process.

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Film focuses on Baha’is living in Iran John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Jena Taghavi has seen both sides of the free-speech debate first hand.

Born in Iran and a member of the Baha’i faith, Taghavi fled her native country in the late 1970s due to her religious beliefs.

Having arrived in Canada in 1983, Taghavi and others in the Tri-Cities Baha’i community are now looking to shine the light on issues that persist in their native country through a pair of movie screenings in Port Moody and Coquitlam.

“The Baha’i community is the largest minority in Iran and has still been undergoing a lot of pressure and persecution — people are losing their jobs, children aren’t allowed to study in schools,” Taghavi said. “For many, many years, college and university students were never allowed to go to school if they were Baha’i.”

The screenings of To Light a Candle are part of a lar-

ger effort called “Education Is Not a Crime,” which kicks off across Canada on Feb. 27.

More than 85 Canadian cities will screen Maziar Bahari’s film as part of a global campaign condemning the denial of the Baha’is ability to pursue higher education in Iran.

A Canadian journalist, Bahari was arrested and imprisoned in Iran in 2009 following that country’s presidential elections. His film documents the story of informal arrangements Baha’is organized in university classes in order to overcome the violation of their education rights by the Iranian regime.

“The interesting thing about this movie is that it’s made by a person who is not of the Baha’i faith,” Taghavi said. “Education is not a crime but, unfortunately, in a country like Iran, it is considered a crime. Myself and my husband, we’ve gone through so much hardship to be able to study and be good successful human beings, members of society, and members of the

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community in which we are living.”

Taghavi characterized her faith as a non-political, wholly inclusive faith system.

She says all forms of spirituality are welcomed into her faith, which preaches tolerance above all else.

“We interact with people of all religions, races or backgrounds — homosexuals, atheists, anybody, it doesn’t matter,” she said. “We consider that we are all children of God and that we are all here to create love, to help and to serve each other.”

A Coquitlam resident, Taghavi said between 1,200 and 1,500 Baha’is live in the Tri-Cities, with about 800 in Coquitlam alone.

Practitioners gather at community halls and private homes to pray, meditate and practise their teachings.

“We are obedient to the government of any country we live in, but we don’t take part in politics, we’re not a political group,” she said.

“There is no propaganda involved, because there is

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Jena Taghavi, left, and Steve Goldrick are promoting screenings in the Tri-Cities of the film To Light a Candle, which looks at the persecution of Baha’is in Iran. no money or rank or anything like that involved. We believe in the truth of all religions. We have great respect for every religion and every faith.”

The team at PoCo’s Arthur Murray Dance Studio is inviting the community to check out its new digs.

A grand re-opening/ open house is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 at the new studio, located at 212–1090

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introduction, goes at 4:30 p.m. before the floor opens up to dancing and mingling at 5 p.m.

“The afternoon is designed as an informal event with a come-and-go format so that you can attend the whole afternoon or whatever portion works best for you,” event organizers said in an

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A Practical Family Sedan That Doesn’t Look Like One

BY DAVID CHAO

Kia tends to be often ignored in the marketplace, simply because people don’t talk about this brand often. However, every model in its lineup is worth consideration in its respective market segment thanks to the fact that their products have been updated continuously.

On that note, if you need a practical family sedan that has amazing styling, the Kia Optima deserves a thorough examination.

The Kia Optima has the styling that turns heads, but it has more than just good looks. It boasts a lineup of efficient and powerful engines, a comfortable and premium-looking interior – all for a non-premium price.

To be fair, there are many worthy competitors in the midsize sedan segment. To highlight a few, rivals include the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

Significantly refreshed last year, the 2015 Optima receives subtle interior updates and upgraded tech.

Design

The Kia Optima shares its architecture with the Hyundai Sonata, though the Optima has unique styling inside and out. The exterior lines of the Optima are cleaner and more crisp compared to the Sonata.

The Optima’s cross-hatch front grille and long sweptback headlights give it the impression of a “moving vehicle” even when it’s not. A strong shoulder line flows smoothly into the wraparound tail lamps and tie the look of the whole vehicle together. The blacked out roof works well with all colour combinations and hides the available panoramic sunroof.

A similar approach was taken inside the cabin as it is

very driver focused and cleanly laid out. While some of the materials in the base model are not up to the same quality as its rivals, it does come with some premium standard features like heated side mirrors and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

The front seats are very comfortable and are well bolstered. All but the base model come with leather seats, which can be finished in a classy quilted look.

In the rear seats, passengers will find plenty of legroom.

However, due to the Optima’s sharply raked roofline, taller people will find headroom to be lacking.

Performance

Most Optima models will have a 2.4-litre four-cylinder under the hood. This motor is rated at a respectable 192 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque.

Those seeking more performance can opt for a 2.0-litre twin-scroll turbocharged four-cylinder. Producing 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, this engine is capable of delivering a thrilling 0-100km run, yet still return admirable fuel economy.

Aiding the turbo’s surprising economy is the fact that Kia only recommends regular unleaded gasoline, saving the cost of high octane fuel. One drawback is that there is some noticeable turbo lag under hard acceleration.

A separate Optima Hybrid is also available. This uses a 2.4-litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder creating 159 hp.

That is boosted 46 hp by an electric motor to improve both efficiency and off-the-line acceleration.

Mated to both the base and hybrid motors is a sixspeed automatic with Sportmatic clutchless manual shifting. The turbo still uses a six-speed auto, but the gear ratios are closer and it adds steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

Regardless of which powerplant you choose, the Optima provides smooth and quiet driving. The suspension is calibrated more for comfort and highway cruising than hard cornering. The steering is light and doesn’t give enough feedback for a spirited drive. In general, the driving character is uninspiring but it feels predicable and sensible nevertheless.

Unlike some of its rivals, the Optima is only available in front-wheel drive. However, those concerned about winter driving can purchase the LX AT Winter Edition, which includes a set of winter tires.

Environment

The cabin of the Optima is quite welcoming - especially in the upper-end trim levels - and would not look out of place in a premium automobile. Some upscale features include heated and cooled front seats, a massive dual-panel moonroof, and a voice activated navigation and infotainment system.

There is also plenty of cargo capacity for all your luggage or sporting equipment. All 437 litres of trunk space is also easy to access with three ways to open the trunk lid – a button on the key fob, a button on the drivers door, and a release above the licence plate.

Most models run the next-generation UVO eServices infotainment system. This system has features to keep the owner informed about the vehicle, whether they are behind the wheel or remotely via a smartphone. Also, new parental controls are included such as Geo Fencing, Driving Score, Speed Alerts and Curfew Alerts.

Features

Starting prices range from $24,795 to $35,895 as the Optima is available in five trim levels. The Optima Hybrid comes with two trim choices and starts at either $30,095 or $33,695.

Standard equipment includes heated front seats, power driver seat, power windows and locks, steering wheel mounted controls, automatic headlights, cooling glove box, and keyless entry.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include air-cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, smart key, remote start, push button ignition, fully automatic dual zone climate control, auto dimming rearview mirror, LED daytime running lights, rain sensing windshield, and a rearview camera.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the 2.4-litre engine are 10.2 city and 6.9 highway, and the Turbo returns 11.7 city and 7.7 highway. The Optima Hybrid LX is rated at 6.6 city and 5.9 highway, while the EX model is 6.7 city and 6.1 highway.

Thumbs Up

Despite the exterior styling being a few years old, the Kia Optima still looks fresh and new. All three engine choices are powerful and efficient.

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If you want the added security of all-wheel drive, you will need to look elsewhere. Also, if you are looking for something that has a great driving character, this car may not be the answer.

The Bottom Line

The 2015 Kia Optima offers all the practical elements needed in a family sedan, while still providing classy looks and premium features.

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Air filters may not need to be replaced at each and every oil change service call. Many technicians advise replacing the filter every 8,000 miles.

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students’ works, art teachers from across the Tri-Cities now get a chance to strut their stuff.

Running from Saturday, Feb. 21 through Saturday, March 14, the Doing and Teaching exhibit at the Evergreen Cultural Centre features dozens of art works from past and present teachers across the district.

An opening reception for the show is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 21) from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Art Gallery at Evergreen.

Participating artists include Francesca Artficio, Laurie Birnie, Carla Brown, Sherida Charles, Robin Clarke, Beth David, Daphne Douglas, Judi Gardinner, Tina Grabenhorst, Aryn Gunn, Susan Heard, Joanne Howey, Kevin Keeler, Sheila Kopf, Maple Lee, Keith Levang, Charlotte Lightburn, Lindy Mayer, Mike McElgunn, Leila Milonas, Linda Nelson, Mary Otey, Don Portelance, Jens Preshaw, Keith Rice-Jones, Celia Rice-Jones, Graham Scott, Kelly Selden, Jennifer Shaw, Gloria Stanley, Melanie Stokes and Rae Yano.

For details, see www. evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

support fundraising efforts, and join at least one committee.

“The ideal candidate has training and experience in

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fundraising and/or capital campaigns and has an interest in arts and culture.

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Coquitlam or the surrounding area, or is at least familiar with the demographic of the Tri-Cities,” notes a press release.

Potential candidates are asked to e-mail board@placedesarts.ca with an expression of interest.

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All seven Coastal Sound Academy choirs will perform at Vancouver’s St. Andrew’sWesley Church on Saturday, Feb. 28.

The performance will feature the debut of a new work by Vancouver composer Kristopher Fulton, who was commissioned last year to compose a piece that brings together all seven of the TriCities-based choirs to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary.

“Fulton’s piece is stunningly beautiful, lush with word painting where the music imitates the literal meaning of the text,” said Diana Clark, Coastal Sound’s artistic director, in an e-mail to the TriCities NOW. “There are misty textures then words emerge and trail off again, just as the text suggests: the rain hides the stars.”

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Many people might be curious about insects as pets and if these critters are the right fit for them, and those people may be surprised to learn just how rewarding it can be to keep insects as pets. When compared to dogs, cats, small rodents and birds, insects take up much less space and require considerably less maintenance.

Insect food is less expensive than dog and cat food, and sometimes a certain insect can be bred to feed another pet insect, saving owners even more money.

Another practical component to insects as pets is that they don’t cause as many allergic reactions as other pets. Since they do not give off dander or secrete saliva, insects won’t produce the allergic reactions created by cats and dogs. Many insects

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Before bringing an insect or arachnid home as a pet, check with local government agencies to ensure such a decision is legal. Some insects are protected species and are not available for sale or distribution. You may be prohibited from keeping invasive insects as pets because of the risks such pets pose if they escape.

It’s important to research the type of insects that make good pets. Providing the right environment for the pet is key to good health and can be tricky if you aren’t wellversed in caring for insects, some of which may require fresh vegetation or other insects to survive. Think about whether you’ll be comfortable or capable of providing such diets.

Some insects are hardy, while others are more delicate. Venomous animals are not a good match with children, nor are insects that are

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extremely fragile. If you have children, do your research to determine which insects will make a good match for your home. Some tarantulas shed irritating hairs if they feel threatened. Even mildly venomous spiders (equivalent to a big sting) can pack a painful bite. It’s important to learn how to best avoid bites and what to do should an insect bite.

Stick insects, mantids, hissing cockroaches and doodlebugs (antlions) can make good first pets. They are harmless and interesting to observe and can usually be handled easily. Antlions go through a larval and transformative stage. Eventually they will form wings, so the tank should be covered to prevent escape.

When considering adding a pet to your household, do not overlook insects, spiders and invertebrates. Though they might be unconventional, they are nonetheless fascinating.

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The colours homeowners choose for their walls can give rooms their own unique feel and even affect the moods of the people within them.

Finding the right shade for a bedroom or kitchen involves more than just selecting the first colour that catches your eye.

Design experts and psychologists alike say it may be worthwhile to choose a colour that helps you feel good rather than just following design trends.

The paint colour you pick may add energy to a space or create a tranquil retreat where you can unwind at the end of the day.

Blue To create a spa-like environment and a more serene space, look to shades of blue in soft variations.

Cool blues are soothing colours that can help lower stress levels and promote sleep. That’s why blue is a

frequent fixture in bedrooms and bathrooms. Just be advised that too much blue can make a room appear cold and stark, so balance out blue with some warmer accents.

Orange Many people do not immediately consider bright orange for their homes, but when used as an accent shade, orange can really brighten up a home. Orange is considered a shade that expands creativity and imparts a youthful appeal to a space. Consider an orange accent wall or a burst of colour with orange throw pillows. If pumpkin orange is a little too bold for you, tone it down by choosing a more pastel, peachy hue, which is equally warm and energizing.

Red Red stimulates energy and appetite, which is why the shade is so popular in restaurants and home dining spaces. Red is a good choice for social gathering rooms but may not be the wisest

choice for a bedroom, as the colour may prove overstimulating.

because that is a place you want your brain to rest rather than be stimulated.

Green

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Green can evoke composure and tranquility and works in any room of the house. Since green is the primary colour of nature, it also works well for those people who want to bring some of the outdoors inside and work with the fresh starts and new growth that green can inspire. To make green feel less subdued and sleepy, work with its complementary opposite, red, by using a few bold red accents here and there to balance out the tranquility of green.

Few colours are more vibrant than yellow, which can help stimulate conversation and make thoughts more focused. A luminous shade of yellow is an ideal way to make any space more welcoming and bright. Just use it sparingly, as too much yellow may not be a good thing. Yellow accents mixed with touches of purple can offer the balance needed to prevent yellow rooms from overwhelming residents and guests.

Purple People have long related purple to royalty, and this dramatic colour can add a formal, regal aspect to a home, depending on the hue. Purple also may help stimulate the creative side of the brain. In paler shades of lavender, purple can seem almost ethereal and spiritual. Some designers suggest avoiding purple in a bedroom

Home decorators should keep in mind that colours can be blended to create the desired environment.

A colour scheme based on complementary colours, or those opposite on the colour wheel, may fit.

Otherwise, analogous colour schemes, or those colours that are next to one another on the colour wheel, can create a variation that suits your design needs.

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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. in PoCo 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 and beyond and new members are welcome. Info: Darline at 604-466-0017.

We visited Chinatown’s newest ramen joint and, within two minutes of being seated, the place was bustling, with a line spanning the block (we recognized a couple of local chefs-a good omen).

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Council holds a recycling drive from 9 a.m. to noon at 3064 Glen Dr. in Coquitlam. For info on what items are admissible, see http://pmdrecycling.com.

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

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society host the official opening of the Main Street Exhibit at 10:30 a.m. at 150–2248 McAllister St. in PoCo. Step back into PoCo in the 50s when the main street was Dewdney Trunk Road.

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I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying Society hosts its third annual Walk 2TALK at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside Secondary School, 2215 Reeve St. in PoCo. The Walk 2TALK supports Tri-City Youth, building a caring community one step at a time.

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MONDAY, FEB 23 Terry Fox Library hosts World Cinema

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Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The featured film will be Monsieur Ibrahim et Les Fleurs Du Coran, which is directed

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SHARE Society offers an 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.

The topic will be “Cocaine and crystal meth — the struggle to recover, and what long-term recovery looks like.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, hosts drop-in computer sessions from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.

Drop in with your computer questions (internet searching, e-mail, ebooks, tablets, social media,etc) or get help with practicing your skills.

No registration required. Info: www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, hosts a Chinese New Year concert from

7 to 8 p.m. in rooms 136 and 137 at 1169 Pinetree Way. Members from the Arts Musical Studio will perform traditional Chinese music to welcome the arrival of spring and the year of the Goat. Seats are limited for this free program, and registration is required. Info: Shirley at 604937-4136.

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Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the main lobby of Eagle Ridge Hospital, 475 Guildford Way in Port Moody. Funds raised are for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items for Eagle Ridge Hospital. Info: http://erha.ca.

Birth Talks hosts its inaugural event from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Birth Talks is a group of local business women who focus on working within the birthing community (a chiropractor, naturopath, doulas, fitness experts, etc.) in the Tri-Cities. The event will feature a screening of the film The Business of Being Born followed by a panel discussion with a GP, midwife and a doula. Info: www.facebook.com/birthtalksbc or www.birthtalks.com.

FRIDAY, FEB 27

Hominum Fraser Valley meets at 7:30 p.m., giving gay, bi-sexual and questioning men a chance to discuss the challenges of being married, separated or single. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760.

Toastmasters host a get-together at 7 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Develop more confidence, learn to think more quickly on your feet, become a better communicator and a better leader. NonToastmasters get in free, Toastmasters have to pay $10, although if a Toastmaster brings a non-Toastmaster guest, it is also free. Info: 604230-8030.

SATURDAY, FEB 28 5th Coquitlam Scouts hold a bottle drive

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2347 Sumpter Dr. in Coquitlam. Contact Catherine at 604-949-1303 or pj2015.5thcoquitlam@gmail.com for pickup prior to, or on, Feb. 28.

Terry Fox Library hosts a writing workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The host of the workshop will be Janet Love Morrison, author speaker, teacher and editor, who will cover the writing process: ideas, organization, style and effective writing, revising, editing and getting published. Everyone is welcome. Info: 604-927-7999.

ONGOING Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 1

p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Poirier Library, 575 Poirier St. Info: Julie Park at 604-936-6027.

Family Resource Centre offers after-school multisensory group math and literacy tutoring.

Various times and days are available, and registration is ongoing. Fees start at $20 per hour.

For registration and program details, contact frcdistrict43@gmail.com. The centre is located at Minnekhada Middle School.

Focus Volleyball Club is looking for boys and girls born from 1995 to 2000 to join for the upcoming indoor volleyball season. Focus is based in the Tri-Cities and Burnaby and offers a competitive and fun learning environment. Tryouts are ongoing. Info: www.focusvolleyball.com.

Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., in Coquitlam. For more info, call 604-931-5120.

Glen Elementary Parent Advisory Council hosts a recycling roundup on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at Glen Elementary, 3064 Glen Dr. in Coquitlam. The group is looking to key in on items such as car seats, foils, shiny silver wrappings, Styrofoam, all soft and hard plastics and various types of metals.

Go to www.pmdrecycling.com for a list of acceptable items. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/ Glen-Elementary-PAC/366981726800069.

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Returning to the Langley Events Centre in March was what the Riverside Rapids underscored at the end of last season.

And with that achievement guaranteed, thanks to Tuesday’s hard-won 58-40 win over the Maple Ridge Ramblers in the second game of the Fraser Valley senior girls AAA playoffs, the focus can get back to the basics again.

The Port Coquitlam school’s 18-point margin over their cross-river rivals was deceiving, as the two teams were in a scrappy scramble right until the fourth quarter, when Riverside found the gas pedal.

Nine minutes into the game Riverside had a 10-point lead carved out but the Ramblers outscored them 17-9 over the remaining moments of the first half to stay one-shot away from trading places.

Fifty-six seconds into the second half, Maple Ridge pulled even. That seemed to wake up the No. 3-ranked team in B.C. When the dust settled, Riverside had picked up its third win over the Ramblers this year — not an easy feat.

“For some reason it’s hard to beat a team for that third time, I’ve noticed that in coaching here and softball,” remarked Rapids coach Paul Langford. “This is the third time since Christmas that we’ve played them and we’ve beaten them by some pretty good scores... I don’t know if it’s part of being young and inexperienced.”

Pulling a double-double in the win was Grade 11 forward Ozi Nwabuko, who counted a gamehigh 19 points and 15 rebounds.

“Ozi at one point seemed to just say ‘We’re going to win this’ and played like it,” remarked Langford.

Amanda Matsui and Shae Sanchez contributed 12 points apiece.

Earlier, Riverside blasted Walnut Grove 85-40, getting 14 points each from Marti Chambers and Zuzia Zdziechowski.

The Rapids face W.J. Mouat, rated secondbest in B.C., on Friday, 8:15 p.m. at Gleneagle.

The Gleneagle Talons and Dr. Charles Best met in a must-win affair on Thursday, past the Tri-Cities NOW’s deadline.

One team will live to play again at a shot for one of the Valley’s six B.C. berths.

The Talons rebounded from a 76-59 setback to Lord Tweedsmuir in the regional opener by trumping Semiahmoo 57-34 on Tuesday.

Best, meanwhile, won its regional opener by topping Elgin Park 64-39, but fell 69-44 to Mouat earlier this week. Yesterday’s winner will advance to play today, 3 p.m. against the survivor of Yale and Maple Ridge. The provincials are slated for March 4 to 7 in Langley.

Sometimes, the easy games are the hardest to play.

The Surrey Eagles, pushovers to the tune of just eight wins in 54 tries, would not be considered a tough opponent — and there’s the rub.

As it is in the NHL, the BC Hockey League’s doormats are capable of providing a scare, and even an upset, but the Coquitlam Express were fortunate to see only the first half of that equation on Wednesday.

The Express’ Colton Kerfoot broke a 2-2 stalemate late in the second period to help propel his team past Surrey 6-4.

It’s a similar theme of how non-playoff teams can feed off another team’s relaxed approach, said Coquitlam coach Barry Wolff. Teams that take a win for granted learn how hard it is to turn on a switch when the clock’s running.

“Yeh, it is. They take it for granted and it happens at every level, even the NHL. Those teams are the most dangerous and they work extremely hard,” said Wolff, whose team improved to 24-261-4 with just three left in the regular season.

Although Coquitlam grabbed a 2-0 lead on tallies from Brendan Lamont and Brett Supinski — the latter an unassisted shorthanded goal 1:12 into the second period — they needed some luck and good goaltending to get back in control.

Chris Tai would face 38 shots, including 30 over the first 40 minutes, to pick up the win. The offence, meanwhile, regained the upperhand with three straight markers by Joey Santucci, Corey Mackin and Brendan Gulka.

Although Surrey netted the game’s final two goals late in the third, an important lesson was learned — take nothing for granted.

“It’s better for us that way anyways.

I’d rather have it be close and learn from our mistakes, then move on,” said Wolff.

“We shouldn’t underestimate them, they still have some dangerous players,” said Kerfoot. “We rallied in the second period and got the job done.”

Kerfoot’s line, which includes Santucci and Jackson Cressey, are giving the top sniper trio of Lamont, Mackin and Supinski a run for their money over the CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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Riverside Rapids’ Ozi Nwabuko scored a game-high 19 points and corralled 15 rebounds to lead her team past Maple Ridge 58-40 on Tuesday. The win earned Riverside a berth to the provincials, which go next month in Langley.

SPORTS SHORTS KODIAKS EARN SLOPE SWEEP

While a lack of local snow has resulted in people scrambling or mothballing their winter sports gear, the Heritage Woods Kodiaks ski and snowboard team looked none the worse for it after sweeping the Fraser Valley championships last week.

The Kodiaks claimed the titles in both skiing and snowboarding in both the boys and girls divisions at Blackcomb Mountain.

Jacob Venos collected the gold in skiing, with silver going to teammate Connor Liljadahl, and bronze to Malcolm McKean.

The girls skiing team didn’t secure any medals, but a strong team performance secured the banner.

On the boarding slopes, Sierra Fogelman edged out fellow Heritage racer Sophia Biedka for the gold. Ian Hodges, meanwhile, placed first in boys snowbard, while teammates Spencer Hartman and Winston Aubrey captured silver and bronze, respectively.

NO IMPERIAL RUN FOR WOLVES CHIEFS WEAR HAT TRICKS IN SWEEP The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Wolves are out of the Imperial Cup chase, after getting bounced by the Langley Hurricanes in last week’s round of 16 games.

The Wolves dominated the first half and held a 1-0 lead when Sang Hwang converted a penalty kick. Carlo Basso and Hwang both had chances to add to the score but came up short.

The tide changed in the second half, however, as Langley took over and tied it up at the 80-minute mark, then pulled the rug out from under the home team with a well-played strike

by Pavi Dhillon.

Prior to that, Hwang had one of the better scoring opportunities, thanks to a perfect pass from Andrew Veer, only to bang it off the goalpost.

Netminder Dillan Fogliato was sharp, having made a spectacular stop midway through the second half. Also playing well was Vito Iacobellis.

Although their Imperial Cup hopes are dashed, the fifthplace Wolves hit the pitch this week with a premier league road makeup game tonight (Friday) against last place Vancouver.

Hat tricks were a common denominator in the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs’ two-game sweep of the Valley West Hawks last week in B.C. Major Midget hockey action.

Matthew Davis and Ziyan Karim, both of Port Moody, collected three goals each — with Karim adding four assists — in the Chiefs’ 11-5 win on Saturday. Kyle Johnson cashed in a pair of goals as well as two assists in the win.

Adding singles were Parker Colley, Caleb Fantillo and Harris Pearce.

A day later, the Coquitlam-based Chiefs erased a 2-1 deficit with two goals in the second period en route to a 7-2 victory.

Fantillo, a Coquitlam native, scored three times and now leads the team and sits second overall in the league with 27 goals in 34 games. Rounding out the offence were Liam Evenson, Chong Min Lee, Jeffrey Wong and Karim.

Vancouver Northeast currently sits third overall with a 21-10-5 record and hosts the North Island Silvertips for games Saturday, 4:15 p.m., and Sunday, 11:45 a.m., both at Coquitlam’s Planet Ice.

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Port Moody earns chance to repeat at BCs MINORSOCCER The Port Moody Storm are going back for more.

The reigning provincial girls under-14 Metro Select League champions are returning to the B.C.s, this time in u16, after blanking Vancouver 2-0.

Goals from Hailey Counsel and Abigail Schwartz stood up and put Port Moody ahead of their rivals, with Counsel’s coming in the first half off a header from a Faith Holt cross.

Schwartz added insurance with five minutes left, beating two defenders before cashing in her marker.

Setting a powerful tone at midfield were Linnaea Cassidy and Madeline Moore, while Victoria Adams was full marks for the shutout.

After last year’s triumphant run, the Storm took the step up to another age level in stride, posting a 15-3-1 record. They scored 56 goals and surrendered just 12 against.

• With both teams eyeing a spot in the upcoming district

cup final, the Port Moody u18 boys Redcaps outlasted Port Coquitlam 3-0.

Midfielder Bradley Gregory gave Port Moody an early lead, and while the Redcaps would have to play a man-short after a red card, they stood their ground. Despite a strong rally from the cross-district rival, defender Ciaran Savage headed home the ‘Caps second goal to wrap up the scoring.

It came on the heels of a well-played 2-1 shootout win over previously undefeated Central City. Nicholas On scored the squad’s lone regulation goal, while netminder Alex Brown was a standout in backstopping the win.

NORTH COQUITLAM Without any substitutions, the North Coquitlam United u14 girls Blue Bombers rolled up their sleeves and emerged with a

2-0 victory over Langley in league championship round-robin action.

Brooklyn Green struck both goals for North Coquitlam, while netminder Neshat Izad Negahdari was in fine form in collecting the shutout. Anchoring the decision was the hard work of defender Megan Scott.

• In control of their own destiny, the North Coquitlam United u16 boys Fusion secured their ticket into the League Cup final by knocking off Surrey 1-0 in penalty kicks.

Goalkeeper Eric Jang set the tone in the road battle, stopping everything fired his way and making a decisive save in the shootout.

The Fusion’s Alex Warner was a force on defence, while tallies by Brandon Sadowski, Kyle Sheehy, Cole Mullen and Ethan Mullen gave North Coquitlam the edge.

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“I think it’s special for our franchise,” said Wolff of the scoring race. “The whole room is part of it, and to be part of it is something special.

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LEASE @ BI-WEEKLY FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $975 DOWN

Ultimate Luxury

EAGLE PRICE

$24,800

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

$16,900

SALES HOTLINE

604-543-1829

www.eagleridgegm.com

All prices and payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee and $100 Air Conditioning Tax. Vehicles are not exactly as illustrated. All financing is OAC. All payments are bi-weekly based on a 96 mo term. 5.24%APR

YOUR FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS ON US**

BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $29,652¥. INCLUDES $1,000 WINTER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS††, $4,500 IN CREDITS, $1,000 DISCOUNT CREDIT, $1,000 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.

Well Equipped

EAGLE PRICE

#48463A

LEASING HAS NEVER BEEN CHEEEEEEEEAPER! 2015 SILVERADO 1500 4WD DOUBLE CAB $

Auto, AC, Technology Pkg, 7" TouchScreen with Bluetooth and Rearvision Camera

DOUBLE CAB

Bi-Weekly, includes PDI and Freight

EAGLE RIDGE DL#8214

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

SALES HOTLINE

604-543-1829

www.eagleridgegm.com

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

6 months

2014 DODGE CHARGER Auto, Air, Loaded, Alloys

18,888

$

2014 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY Luxury Vans, Media Centre, Power Sliders, Fancy Alloys

68 LEFT

22,995

#6160

$

Huge Selection of nice preowned vans under $10,000

5,995

#6020

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LT

3,777

#6166

#6129

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM $1995 #2015 2003 DODGE NEON $1995 #1016 2004 PT CRUISER $2995 #5949 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING $4995 #6129 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA $5995 #6199 2006 DODGE CARAVAN SXT $5995 #1565

2005 DODGE RAM CREW CAB $6995 #0327 2004 FORD ESCAPE $5995 #5882 2006 CHEVY COBALT $5995 #5812 2003 DODGE DURANGO SLT $6995 #5736 2003 GMC SIERRA EXT CAB $6995 #8612 2008 PONTIAC G6 $8595 #6198

2006 DODGE CARAVAN SXT

5,777

$

Luxury/Leather/Loaded

$

2006 GMC SIERRA EXT CAB $8995 $89 #8566 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA $8995 #6627 2007 BUICK ALLURE $8995 #6625 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT $8995 #6013 2011 KIA SOUL $14995 #5565

2013 VW PASSAT $15995 #5682 2013 NISSAN ROGUE AWD $18995 #5632 2013 NISSAN MAXIMA $22777 #5677 2012 INFINITI M37 $29995 #4999 2012 CADILLAC SRX AWD $29995 #5350

2012 MITSUBISHI SPYDER CONV Auto, Air, Loaded

249 BW Auto, Air, Loaded

34,777

12,777

2014 FORD F250 SD

Loaded, Sunroof, Alloys

19,995

S/Cab 4wd

#5723

2014 GMC ACADIA AWD

2013 VW JETTA Auto, Air, Loaded

#5806

$

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA SV

$ 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA

$

#5836 (Original New MSRP $58,980)

2013 CHEVROLET SONIC LT

$

EVERYONE IS APPROVED!

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT

or

11

#6149

#1565

BRAND NEW 2014 DUTCHMAN TRAILERS BLOW OUT $ PRICE from

38,995

2014 DODGE RAM 3500 CREW CAB 4X4

K BUYS OF THE WEE

Huge Selection of nice Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5

$

2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

$

126 BW

$

or

2014 GMC YUKON 4WD

Luxury, Bluetooth, Dual Sunroofs, Loaded

27,777

$

#6140

2012 INFINITI M37 Over $60k new

ORIGINAL MSRP $

48,980

24,995 9,777

#8401

$

9,777

$

#0601

17,777

$

#0655

13,777

#5829

$

#6250

$

32,777

$

EAGLE PRICE

#4999

32,777

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

EAGLE RIDGE DL#8214

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

SALES HOTLINE

Hundreds of imports • Home of the big discounts!

604-543-1829 www.eagleridgegm.com