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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club has a new owner, but exactly who bought the Coquitlam site remains a mystery. This week, the Vancouver Sun reported the club was sold at the beginning of the month, but the new owners had not been identified. And the apparent secrecy over the change has some club If someone members concerned about how purchased [the the sale has been handled. One member, who spoke to golf course] I the Tri-Cities NOW but didn’t think it should want to be identified, said he be out there who received an e-mail on March 2 confirming the sale and assurpurchased it. ing him his membership and the – Anonymous golf club’s operations would remain club member the same. However, the e-mail didn’t contain the name of the new owner, a move the member and others find unusual. “I don’t understand what the big mystery is. If someone purchased it I think it should be out there who purchased it,” he said. “Personally, I think it was handled improperly as far as the announcement via e-mail.” Jennifer Wright, who is running golf operations at the course, told the Vancouver Sun Tuesday the new owners don’t want to be identified. “They just don’t want to publicize that at the moment,” Wright said. “But everything should be running as per usual.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Gleneagle students Gabriel Lim, left, Jeffery Gao, Jordan Louie and Kristina Eng will be taking part in a ‘sleep out’ event next week at their school to gain a better understanding of what homeless youth experience.

Students to ‘sleep out’ GROUP AIMS TO UNDERSTAND LIFE FOR HOMELESS YOUTH

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Dozens of students from Gleneagle Secondary are about to intimately familiarize themselves with a cardboard box, a sleeping bag and not much else. The group will host an unconventional sleepover outside the school on

Thursday, March 26 as part of a fundraising effort for Vancouver’s Covenant House. The exercise is meant to build understanding around what being a homeless young person is really like. “We really want people to see through the lens of homeless youth and be able to [empathize] with them,” said Jeffery Gao, one of four students who organized

the initiative. “There are things that we have in our lives that make being homeless on the Downtown Eastside hard to imagine. It’s really about appreciating what you have and to help those who don’t have as much as you.” The inspiration for next week’s event came from a film Gao and his classmates CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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The Tri-Cities’ take on rink rage Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com As a minor hockey coach and father of an NHL player, Randall Johansen has pretty much seen it all around the rink. And often, it wasn’t pretty. “I loved coaching but I basically threw in the towel on the coaching side of things because of parents and the things they were doing and continually having to deal with them over the years,” Johansen told the Tri-Cities NOW. “It drove me crazy. I don’t understand it.” The dad of NHLer Ryan Johansen, who played much of his minor hockey in Port Moody, has no shortage of unfortunate stories of misbehaving parents at the rink. Johansen has seen parents screaming at each other in the stands, yelling at time keepers and referees — some just kids themselves. There was a mom who grabbed his jacket from behind during a game asking why her kid wasn’t on the ice, and one child who had tears in his eyes every time he left the dressing room because his father was so hard on him. “Most of the people who get abusive at the games don’t even know they’re doing it,” he said, adding that parents often can’t differentiate between watching their kid’s hockey game and the NHL. So Johansen isn’t surprised when the topic of bad behav-

iour comes up in a discussion about Canada’s national game. A recent Angus Reid poll found that nine out of 10 youth hockey fans say verbally abusive spectators are a serious problem. Another six in 10 people have witnessed angry parents berating referees at youth hockey games at least once in the past couple of years, and half have seen the hockey playing kids on the receiving end of the behaviour. There is no shortage of high-profile examples of parents and even coaches behaving badly at games. Just last week, West Vancouver police arrested a man after a fight broke out between parents during a bantam playoff game. Earlier in the season, the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association considered banning spectators completely for a weekend over the abuse of officials and players. While high-profile incidents of fighting or abuse appear to be rare in the TriCities, that doesn’t mean the behaviour described in the poll isn’t happening at local rinks. Kim Egli, president of the Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association, said she’s seen over-the-top behaviour from parents at times, but suggested in her association, incidents are uncommon. She explained the associa-

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This sign at the Port Moody Recreation Complex reads “You and your child do not play for the Canucks.” tion has a number of tools in place to keep the peace at the rink, noting all teams and parents have to sign a contract that acts like a code of conduct, which includes no yelling at the referees. The association, which has 538 kids playing this year, also has what they refer to as “red cards,” which can be handed out to unruly parents in the stands, which basically tell them to leave. Egli said she’s never had to use a red card herself. “There’s no reason for anyone to yell at anybody’s child ever for doing a job,” she said in reference to the refs, pointing out they are also learning, just like the players on the ice. It’s a similar situation in Port Moody. Sharron Tulk, president of the Port Moody Amateur

Hockey Association, suggested there are always going to be a few parents and players who act outside the norm, but it’s not a major issue in the association. She said the league fully supports any ref tossing out a parent or coach if they become abusive. “We don’t tolerate it and if it does happen, we will ask people to leave,” Tulk said. The municipality also gained some attention a couple of years ago for putting up a tongue-in-cheek spectator code of conduct at the Port Moody Recreation Complex reminding parents how to behave at games. Spectators are reminded the referees are human and that their child does not play for the Vancouver Canucks. Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said he still receives

positive comments from parents at the beginning of every season regarding the signs, even two years later. He suggested the signs have allowed some spectators who may not be comfortable approaching an angry parent to point out the code in a less confrontational way. “I believe it’s making a difference,” Clay said. Even though the signs are up, he also argued the hockey in Port Moody isn’t as intense as in some of the communities in the Fraser Valley or Vancouver. “We predominantly play house hockey in Port Moody,” Clay said. “Our hockey is a little more fun.” But with so many incidents at rinks all around the country, what exactly causes someone to lose control at a minor hockey game? It’s a question those who spend their time around the game have trouble answering, although there is at least one possibility. Johansen, who watched his son Ryan do the near impossible and make it to the big leagues, believes it’s the pressures of parents wanting to see their kids in the NHL. “Anyone who asks me how my boy made it to the NHL, I tell them you know what? It was almost a fluke,” he said, adding that Ryan loved playing the game and things fell into place. Johansen noted Ryan would play different sports

throughout the year, whereas now, for some kids hockey is a year-round sport with all the training and different hockey academies available. “[The game is] too structured. [Parents] do take it serious — they’re chasing the dream through their kids and it’s really unfortunate,” he said, noting both his kids who play high-level hockey weren’t stars at a young age. He’s also convinced humorous signs like the ones in Port Moody or much else will solve the problem until someone comes up with a way to change the mentality of the parents. The heads of the local minor hockey associations are also stumped as to why the games can get so heated outside the rink. “It’s not just hockey. It’s in every sport,” Tulk said. “People just get so passionate about it.” Her counterpart in Port Coquitlam also suggested part of the problem is parents dreaming of the NHL. Egli, who has two kids coming into their final years in hockey, believes the focus should be more on school, and offered some advice to parents: “It’s gone by so fast,” she said. “My only advice to them is enjoy what you can.” What do you think? See Page 8 for a poll question related to this story, and vote online at www.thenownews.com.

Coquitlam to remove beavers from Lafarge ANIMALS ARE DIGGING TUNNELS AND DAMAGING TREES, CITY SAYS

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com They may be one of Canada’s most iconic animals, but the beaver is not welcome in a popular park in Coquitlam.

City officials are once again dealing with the large rodents at Lafarge Lake after the animals appeared in late fall. While the city isn’t sure how many beavers are in the park, Lanny Englund,

the city’s urban forestry and parks services manager, noted a process is underway to have them removed and relocated. The problem with the beavers is they damage trees and dig tunnels, which can undermine the trails around the lake and cause a hazard. “It does seem to happen on and off and eventually it gets to the point where the impact is too great,” Englund told

the Tri-Cities NOW, noting the city experienced a similar situation with beavers a couple of years ago. “Town Centre Park is such a high use [park],” he said. “There’s too much risk allowing them to do their thing.” In the short term, the city has wrapped trees close to the lake in a fencing wire to protect them from the animals.

The city has also brought in a contractor to live-trap the beavers and relocate them to another part of the province. It’s unclear how long it will take to trap and remove the animals from the lake. Meanwhile, the big mystery is exactly how the beavers made the lake their home in the first place. Englund noted the lake is connected to Hoy Creek and the Coquitlam River by

underground pipes, but suggested it would difficult for the beavers to travel through them. There is also a small creek in the northwest corner of Town Centre Park that has been home to beavers, but it would force the animals to cross over land. Englund said an even more unlikely scenario is that someone intentionally put the beavers in the lake.

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Golf course now sold Gleneagle students CONT. FROM PAGE 1

For the last six years, Westwood has been owned by Rev’s Entertainment, whose main interest is bowling alleys. Rev’s bought the course from its original owners, Wesbild Holdings Ltd., which used the course to market its massive residential real-estate development. Westwood’s golf operations include the 18-hole country club course, which was named the best new

course in Canada in 1996, as well as a 12-hole executive course and driving range. The previous owners had been selling memberships, and Wright said that will continue with the new ownership group, which is believed to have some connection with the two Mylora courses in Richmond. “We are still signing up members,” Wright said. “I just signed up three yesterday. We have over 140 members now. We are going

strong.” Calls to the golf course were not returned prior to Tri-Cities NOW deadline. While rumours continue to fly about the identity of the owner, the anonymous club member said he’s hoping the new owners will have the financial means not just to maintain but improve both the course and amenities off the course, like the restaurant and clubhouse. “I hope whoever takes over are golf people,” he said.

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Students will host their ‘sleep out’ on March 26. student safety. Outside of a cardboard box to sleep on and a sleeping bag, students will be forbidden from bringing much of anything else with them. Mock scenarios will also draw into the evening, as a P.A. system will be used to mimic the sound of cars and ringing sirens, while artificial rain will also fall on the students before they turn in for the night. In the event that rain actually falls, the students

will move to a small covered area on the school grounds that can accommodate them. “You hear a lot of horror stories about sleeping on the streets, but having never done it myself, I’m preparing myself for anything that can happen,” Gao said. The sleepover also has a fundraising component to it, as the students are looking to garner $10,000 to donate to Covenant House. For more or to donate, see bit.ly/sleepoutgleneagle.

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Randy Myers, a wrestler with the Elite Canadian Wrestling Championship company, is starring in the film The Weirdo Hero, which focuses on depression. to help those in the community who need it. “I hope that people will talk about their problems and get the help that they need,” she said. “They shouldn’t feel alone. There are always people out there who can help, even it’s just being able to call someone up and have a chat — regardless of if that chat is for no particular reason or if someone is reaching

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com The saga surrounding a group of cottagers in Belcarra Regional Park continues to play out, months after the residents were supposed to be gone. And the most recent developments have the City of Port Moody stuck in the middle of the fight between the cottagers and their landlord, Metro Vancouver. On Tuesday, city council turned down a demolition permit application requested by Metro and instead slapped a protection order on the six Belcarra South cottages located in Port Moody. The protection order prevents demolition of the structures for 60 days. Council also directed staff to start the process of establishing the cottages and the land as a heritage conservation area and to create a bylaw that would protect the buildings at the end of the 60-day order. The move by the city is just the latest in an ongoing battle between the cottagers, also known as the Belcarra South Preservation Society, and the regional district that goes back more than two years. In 2013, Metro served the residents with an eviction notice, which would have seen them out by the end of August 2013. The notice was eventually extended to the end of June 2014. The residents were supposed to be gone July 1, but stayed. Then Metro filed a petition in Supreme Court last August claiming Belcarra South Preservation Society is wrongfully holding the lease lands and the regional district is entitled

to possession. The court case is still ongoing. Last year, Port Moody added the cottages to its heritage register in a bid to help keep them maintained and keep the residents housed. This time, the mayor isn’t sure the new measures will lead to a different outcome, adding the city has to be realistic about what it can do. “We’ve been down this road already and we’ve looked at the options and it’s difficult, if not impossible, to follow through on these,” Mike Clay said, adding the city is caught in an awkward spot. While he said it’s “unfortunate” Metro wants to demolish the cottages, suggesting the buildings have heritage value, he added the city doesn’t want to assume responsibility for them either. For the cottagers, the city’s move doesn’t mean they’ll get to stay in their homes. Society member and resident Jo Ledingham called the protection order a step forward, but added it’s nerve racking to count on Metro respecting the process. “It’s gratifying that the City of Port Moody is considering designating the cottages and property as a conservation area,” she said, adding, “We’re not out of the woods.” Metro gave the cottagers several reasons for the eviction notice, including an interest in expanding the park and improving access to a beach nearby. The regional district also expressed liability concerns regarding the water supply and the state of the cottages. The society offered proposals to address both the liability and public access issues, along with public programming.

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Revive good sportsmanship at the rink

alling Saturday’s dust-up among hockey parents at a West Vancouver rink an embarrassing moment is an understatement. When police get called to a teen hockey game over antics of adult spectators, you’re skating on thin ice in terms of acceptable behaviour. Alarmingly — and likely not coincidentally — the shoving match broke out after an on-ice brawl erupted between young players. This is not the game Stompin’ Tom sang about in “The Hockey Song.” But you can’t assign all the blame to the kids when this is the behaviour their parents demonstrate. Hockey certainly isn’t the only sport that’s been plagued with distinctly overzealous parents. What blew up on the weekend is a small but persistent part of sports culture, especially at the elite level. But these rink-side incidents are too frequent to write off. It’s bad enough to see professional athlete role models exhibit unsportsmanlike behaviour. It’s worse to see the antics trickle down to kids and get reinforced by idiot parents. According to an Angus Reid poll released last week, most Canadians who have attended youth hockey games report they have seen adult spectators verbally abuse both players and referees. That’s hardly a record to be proud of. There is a sign being posted at sports facilities around the world reminding parents their child’s success or lack of success in sports doesn’t indicate what kind of parents they are. What does, the sign notes, is raising an athlete who is coachable, respectful, a good teammate and someone who tries their best. He shoots, he scores. — Guest editorial from the North Shore News

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Bill 7 hurts ESL schools

ill 7, the Private Career Training Act, just introduced in the B.C. Legislature, will not meet the objectives of protecting international language students, nor will it create an environment of growth and innovation for B.C.’s accredited language programs as the B.C. government seems to think it will. The B.C. chapter of Languages Canada includes 52 private and 13 public ESL or English language “educational tourism” schools. In 2013, these programs welcomed 52,823 international students to B.C. The direct export revenue generated for the province is $535 million, with $33 million going to government in sales taxes derived from the students’ activities. Additionally, 30 per cent of these language students go on to post-secondary programs in B.C., staying on for another one to four years. The language education sector in B.C. is the best recruiter of international students in the province and many use ESL as a pathway to further education in B.C. The Languages Canada Quality Assurance Program addresses the two fundamental issues of student protection and oversight so effectively that not a single member program has closed doors in B.C. in more than 10 years. In that time, when two programs closed in Ontario, the affected students were taken care of immediately by the Languages Canada Student Assurance Program and did not lose a day’s tuition or classes, and not a single student complaint was left unattended or unresolved. For language programs in B.C., the new legislation does not go far enough in some areas and leaves others in the unstable environment of interpretation. The sector welcomes the introduction of Bill 7, yet as it stands the legislation

leaves gaping holes that need to be addressed. First of all, it is hard to understand why the government chose not to accredit or oversee all language programs in B.C. If that step is not taken, anyone can open a “school” and offer inferior programs and leave students high and dry when the program fails. Secondly, government is trying to address the very different needs of various educational segments without recognizing their distinct realities and the needs of their students. Language programs, even those in the private sector, are not career colleges. Most students use ESL schools as a form of educational tourism. However, 30 per cent of international language students in B.C. go on to college or university programs. If we are to come under the same legislation as career colleges, flight schools, theology programs and others, it should be in a separate section that addresses the needs of our students and institutions. In the past two and a half years, government has proposed three times regulations that attempt to cram all segments into one neat category, and three times it has failed. Third, legislation and regulation should also aim at fostering an environment of growth and innovation. Until 2013, B.C. had always been the leader in Canada in the language education sector, with the highest number of international language students and with innovative pathway and other programs. It lost that first-place standing to Ontario because potential students, partners and governments overseas were uncertain about coming to a province that did not provide a guarantee of protection and a stable environment for its institutions. While the global trend for language

education travel grew by seven per cent, B.C. lost seven per cent. Interesting how Australia grew by 12 per cent during the same period. If government is going to foster growth and innovation, B.C. will need legislation that recognizes the balance between oversight and burden. The proposed legislation leaves the door wide open for bigger government, more unneeded costs and an unnecessary burden on institutions. B.C. is already the most expensive jurisdiction in which to operate in Canada — we understand the costs associated with providing quality and assurance, but do not support red tape and bigger government in exchange for absolutely no improvement of the situation of B.C. institutions and their students. Languages Canada has created a framework that is respected worldwide and that works. All members are accredited by an independent body. Not a single student has been lost. And much of our advancement in quality assurance and student protection that benefited all of Canada was created here, in B.C., where we worked with government and signed an MOU that seems to have been forgotten. We need legislation. We need to protect students. e need quality assurance. We do not need more red tape. We do not need a bigger government. We do not need to fix what isn’t broken. All B.C. language programs should be legislated to be accredited by an independent and expert body, and legislation should clearly address the needs of the very distinct segments of education in B.C. — but most of all the tinkering should end as B.C. schools need certainty so they can plan to grow in the years to come. Gonzalo Peralta Executive Director Languages Canada

LETTERS TRI-CITIES’ MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER BACKS THE YES SIDE

As a public health physician, I specialize in the health of communities. A big part of my job is working with the municipality and diverse groups in the community to advance public programs, policies and investments that reduce risk of disease and injury — and, ultimately, save lives. I’m writing today to urge residents of the Tri-Cities to vote Yes in the transportation referendum. This month, you will receive a ballot in the mail asking if you support a 0.5-per-cent increase in the provincial sales tax in order to fund billions of dollars in transportation improvements. Bottlenecks and unreliable, long commutes are all too common in the Tri-Cities. A Yes vote means Tri-Cities’ residents will get to work faster, thanks to 3,000 additional seats on more frequent West Coast Express trains, new express bus service to connect Coquitlam to Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge and

increased 15-minute bus service on Coast Meridian Road to connect to the Evergreen Line, new bus service to Burke Mountain, buses every 10 minutes during rush hour on Como Lake Avenue and Austin Avenue, and extended hours on bus service to Anmore and Belcarra. What’s more, if the Yes vote wins, we will get funding for the Evergreen Bikeway path so families and people of all abilities will be able to safely walk, cycle or jog along the length of the Evergreen Line. These improvements will enable thousands of people — fellow neighbours, working families, seniors, employees and other community members like you and me — to have practical choices in how to get around. It will allow us to integrate exercise into our busy lives, shrink our commutes and gain quicker access to the services, jobs, recreation opportunities, friends and family that keep us all healthy. Even if you never take transit, you’ll still benefit: better air quality, reduced risk of traffic injuries for all road users, including those who walk, cycle, take transit or drive, less congestion, and a healthier, more connected community.

This is not a vote about TransLink, but a No vote will delay critically needed transportation improvements. This month, you can make history with a Yes win, a win for critical investments in healthier transportation choices. This is an opportunity we can’t afford to miss. Dr. Shovita Padhi Medical Health Officer for the Tri-Cities

DEVELOPERS SHOULD PAY FOR TRANSIT I counted at least 20 forms of tax that we pay to drive our cars to work. At that, I may be missing some. I would be happy to publish them but I am afraid that if this post is too long, people won’t bother reading it. This excludes the mayors’ newest proposal. Could you imagine the bureaucracy tied in with all these taxes? If they would roll it up as one tax, they could probably get rid of some of them and still make money, but these bureaucrats are killing us one drop at a time or through a thousand paper cuts. Is it the mayors’ intention to bankrupt us all? I heard on the news

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that Canadians are falling into record debt. Is it any wonder? I would support expansion of infrastructure but this fight is not about being in favour of such expansion, it’s about who should pay for it and about the inept management of our money. Governments are not good money managers and voting No will tell them to give their head a shake. Don’t you dare believe that it will mean more congestion. No government will allow things to deteriorate to what the fearmongers are telling you since they face the voters every four years or so. Who should pay for improvements? How about the community of millionaires who rub their hands in glee when SkyTrain comes to their doorsteps? This would be the developers, speculators, property flippers, land owners, leasing companies and the real estate agents that profit from transactions immediately around the stations. Has anyone noticed all the mega projects that currently surround these stations and the ones in development? Someone is making big bucks and the mayors want you to contribute to their welfare fund? Nick Sanger Maple Ridge

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Persian New Year festivities kick off jkurucz@thenownews.com Fire, re-birth and harmony will fill Coquitlam’s Glen Park in the coming weeks as hundreds of Iranians come together for annual Nowruz festivities. The celebrations highlighting the Persian New Year kick off on the evening of Tuesday, March 17 with Charshanbe Suri, or the Festival of Fire. Loosely translated as

Wednesday Light, the Iranian festival dates back centuries and serves as a prelude to the kickoff of Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring the following week. The celebration usually starts in the evening, with people making bonfires in the streets and jumping over them singing “zardi-ye man az toh, sorkhi-ye toh az man.” The literal translation is “my yellow is yours, your red is mine,” which translates to “May my sickly pallor be

yours and your red glow be mine.” Bonfires won’t be lit locally, and revellers will instead use propane-generated flames for a festival seen as a means to purify and cleanse. “The people jumping over the fire believe that fire has positive energy and they can get that positive energy fire and leave the negative energy behind in the flames,” said Fatemeh Zakeri, chair of the Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society. “Yellow means sick-

City of Coquitlam

Notice of Intention to Sell City Land City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4478, 2015 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to adopt “City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4478, 2015” at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, March 23, 2015. The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of 276.3 m2 of City-owned public right-of-way adjacent to 1838 and 1880 Lemax Avenue, 579 Ascot Street and 584 Linton Street in Southwest Coquitlam. The resulting parcel created by the cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with the aforementioned properties.

Revellers take in last year’s Nowruz festivities at Coquitlam’s Glen Park. ness and negative energy and the red in the fire means healthy and positive things that you can get from the fire.” Running from 6 to 10 p.m., the event will include dancing, vendors, and traditional Iranian food. Fast forward to March 23, and Nowruz celebrations will again take place at Glen Park from noon to 6 p.m. Nowruz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts — the end and the rebirth, or good

and evil, and the word itself is made up of two Persian words. The first word “now” means new and the second word “ruz” means day, together forming the term “New Day.” A part of observing Nowruz includes the laying out of a Haft Seen table. Seven items are placed on the table, all starting with the sound of the letter S in Farsi to recognize a higher cultural significance: Sabzeh (grown wheat or lentil) for rebirth; Samanu (flour and sugar) for sweetness of

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life; Sekeh (coin) for prosperity and wealth; Senjed (dried fruit of Lotus tree) for love; Sir (garlic) or Seeb (apples) for good health; Somaq (sumac crushed spice of berries) for health and beauty and Serkeh (vinegar) for patience and age. “It doesn’t matter if you’re from Iran or Persian, many people from different areas are welcome to celebrate Nowruz,” Zakeri said. “We are always open to answering questions from different cultures.”

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Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon on Monday, March 2, 2015 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 second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way By fax at 604-927-3015 A copy of Bylaw No. 4478, 2015 may be inspected at City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Development Planning Section (604-927-3434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 276.3 m2 of City-owned public right-of-way proposed to be closed and dedication removed. Purchasers: D. & J. Wallace, B. Properzi, L. Giguere & S. Power, R. Sidhu & P. Khakh Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Selling Price: $275.57 per square metre plus applicable taxes and closing costs THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER.

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Dementia workshop Tuesday Get quizzed on What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? It’s a health question on the minds of many local families, as an aging population faces a growing risk of brain disease. And the answer to their questions will be available during a free tele-workshop offered by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. that’s set to take place on Tuesday, March 17. Titled “Understanding Dementia,” the tele-workshop provides basic information about dementia and the impact it has on the individual, caregivers and families. Through an exploration of how

dementia affects the brain and behaviour across the progression of the disease, caregivers will learn what to expect throughout the dementia journey. Tele-workshops are learning sessions designed for family caregivers, but are also open to health-care providers. Participants can ask questions and share with others who are in similar situations. Connecting to the sessions is easy. Those looking to participate can phone toll-free 1-866-994-7745, then enter pass code 1122333 when prompted. Those looking to get involved online can do so by visiting momentum.adobeconnect.com/alz-

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Jump in the TARDIS and set your coordinates for the City Centre branch of Coquitlam Public Library on Friday, March 20. That’s when the library will host the Provin’ You’re A Whovian quiz for grades 4 to adult. Questions will be based on villains, alien races, incarnations of the doctor, companions and other worlds explored during the Dr. Who

relaunch years: 2005-2015. The quiz will require contestants to supply answers in the form of questions and begins at 2 p.m. in rooms 136 and 137. Register on your own, or in a team of up to three. Come in costume for a chance to win a costume prize. For more information, or to register, e-mail cmiller@ coqlibrary.ca, or call 604554-7339.

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Eagle Mountain—Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project We’re pleased that the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has accepted our request and extended its public comment deadline. The EAO is now accepting public comments on our application until Friday, March 27, 2015.

How to participate in two easy steps Step 1: Review our application Visit eao.gov.bc.ca and read the sections of our application that most interest you. We’ve also placed print copies of the application at our FortisBC/Woodfibre LNG community office and at locations in Squamish, Whistler, Gibsons, Sechelt and Coquitlam. For details, visit fortisbc.com/egp.

Step 2: Submit your comments by March 27 Submit your comments to the EAO about the application online at eao.gov.bc.ca or by regular mail addressed to: Michael Shepard Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9V1

Please note that the EAO publishes all comments received within seven days of receipt, except those it deems profane, abusive or unrelated to the matter being consulted upon as stated in its Public Comment Policy.

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A Bold New Crossover BY DAVID CHAO

Lexus is the latest manufacturer to enter the ever-growing luxury compact SUV segment. By creating a stylish, this-lookslike-a-transformer vehicle called the NX, it’s trying to make a real impact in this ﬁercely competitive market. The NX is eye-catching, comfortable and comes with Lexus’ reputation for reliability. Rivals include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, though the NX is actually bigger and roomier than most of these cars. The NX is available in two models: the NX 200t which is the ﬁrst Lexus with a turbocharged engine, and the NX 300h which has a sophisticated hybrid system.

Design

The Lexus NX is loosely based on the Toyota RAV4 mechanically, but the design is much more dramatic and it is so different from the RAV4 that you can’t see any resemblance from inside or out. The ﬁrst thing you notice about the NX is the gaping trapezoidal front grille. Lexus’ trademark “spindle” grille dominates the front, which protrudes quite far ahead of the front axle but it’s actually surprisingly appealing. Intricately detailed LED headlights sit high on the NX’s shoulders. The separate daytime running lights are sharp and accent the striking grille. Moving along the side, the doors are nicely sculpted and the rounded roof gives the NX a balanced appearance. At the back, the three-dimensional taillights add some drama; the edge of the lights actually stick out from the body making the car look wider than it really is. The spoiler over the window and dual exhausts make it look aggressive.

The cabin is driver-focused and available with an impressive level of onboard technology. Passengers will appreciate how spacious and comfortable the NX is in comparison to other compact SUVs. Those who want an extra “spice’ thrown into the NX can add the F SPORT package, which includes an even more menacing front grille, F SPORT badging, aluminium sport pedals, a g-force meter, and liquid injection foam F SPORT seats.

Performance

As mentioned, the NX 200t is the first Lexus with a twin-scroll turbocharged engine. The 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder delivers 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque which is pretty good but not class-leading. Being an all-new engine, it is packed with modern technology which includes the turbo that is built into the exhaust manifold – this helps reduce turbo lag to almost unnoticeable levels. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the NX 200t offers sporty dynamics with all-wheel drive and a lock-up torque converter. A three-setting Drive Mode Select system (Sport, Normal and Eco) allows drivers to modify vehicle responsiveness. Since the NX 300h weighs more and has less power, it feels less peppy than its stablemate. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system is built around a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder and delivers 194 total system horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive, the NX 300h provides smooth acceleration yet 7.4L/100km combined fuel efficiency. Also, this is the first Lexus Hybrid Drive to feature a kick-down function to improve acceleration. And, the hybrid battery is split into two separate pods for better weight distribution. While the handling is crisp and linear, there is something absent from the NX’s driving characteristic. Perhaps its ride is too smooth; perhaps the steering is too numb – not sure the exact reason but the NX excites its drivers from the outside but not so much when it’s driven.

Environment

The cabin of the NX has a lot going for it and feels more expensive than the price suggests. The dash is covered in stitched material and nearly every other surface is soft and/or padded with a high level of accuracy. Interior measurements of the NX are very similar to the RAV4. However, as with the

exterior, the NX is more sport-minded as indicated by the tighter seats and wide centre console. The front seats are very supportive and comfortable. To provide further comfort and versatility, the rear seats split 60/40 and they even power recline and power fold. These are nice-to-have features that soon become must-have items. Not only is the NX quiet and comfortable, but it’s also ﬁlled with intelligent technology. For example, it’s available with a Wireless Charging Tray and a 6.2-inch head up display – the largest in the Lexus range. The new optional Remote Touch Interface controls the navigation, climate control and connected devices. It works better than older designs found in other Lexus models and uses Haptic feedback when the cursor is over one of the on-screen buttons. Still, just give us an actual touch panel because no matter which automaker attempts to make these more user friendly, they are awful to use in general. The cargo capacity in the NX is less than the RAV4, thanks to its sloping roof. Capacity is 0.5 cubic metres in the NX 200t, and 0.475 cubic metres in the NX 300h.

Features

The NX 200t has a starting price of $40,950, and the NX 300h starts at $58,850. Standard equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, heated exterior mirrors, auto dimming rearview mirror, backup camera, smart key system, and Bluetooth capability. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, clearance and backup sensors, dynamic cruise control, lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision system, rear cross trafﬁc alert, rain-sensing wipers, and auto high beam. Fuel efﬁciency numbers (L/100km) for the NX 200t are 10.8 city, 8.8 highway and 9.9 combined. The NX 300h returns 7.1 city, 7.7 highway and 7.4 combined.

Thumbs Up

The new design certainly turns heads. Also, the new turbocharged engine is exciting and provides strong performance and admirable fuel economy.

Thumbs Down

The engine is raspy and the steering is numb, making the new NX a good performance vehicle but not a great one from a handling perspective.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for a unique, high-tech-oriented and reliable crossover that is also eye-catching, consider the Lexus NX.

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Dogwood Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Guest speaker Laurelle Oldford Down will talk about garden design. Info: Margaret Manery at 604-931-3433 or email margaret.manery@gmail.com. PoCo Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam. The meeting’s guest speaker will be Thomas Hobbs, “an internationally know impresario of garden and ﬂoral design.” The discussion topic will be “Dreaming Big — Creating a new 20-acre garden in Langley.” Cost is $10. Info: 604-945-0906.

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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 “Trauma — how substance misuse often occurs with people who have experienced childhood abuse. How these experiences may cause relapses or continued misuse.” 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 a series of origami making workshops at 1169 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Origami professional Joseph Wu hosts the sessions for kids aged seven and up from 10 to 10:30 a.m., 10:45 to 11:15, and 11:30 to noon. Wu will offer the workshops again on Thursday, March 19 during the same times at the Poirier Library, 575 Poirier St. To register for one of the time slots at the City Centre Branch, call 604554-7334. To register for one of the time slots at the Poirier Branch, call 604-937-4142.

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branch, hosts a free screening of Guardians of the Galaxy at 2 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way. Peter Quill — an adventurer who styles himself

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FRI, MARCH 20 Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30

p.m. at Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St. in Port Moody. The groups offers an opportunity for 50-plus singles 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 604-4660017. Terry Fox Library host a movie afternoon event for teens only from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. The afternoon will feature a screening of the movie Fault in Our Stars and is for those over the age of 12. Info: 604-9277999. Port Moody Work BC holds an event called, “Divergent Job Search & Pizza Night” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 601-130 Brew St. in Port Moody. The event is geared towards people the ages of 16 and 30 who are planning to work this summer. The event is free. Info: 604-917-0286. Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. This social group is for singles over the age of 50 who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel and theatre. Info: Heather at 604-464-0236.

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Terry Fox Library hosts a Storytime session from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Storytime prepares children to learn to read through interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Info: 604-927-7999. University Women’s Club meets at 1 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Drake Stephens, the city’s urban wildlife coordinator, will give tips on how to coexist with wildlife in the community. Info: Penny at 604-469-9309.

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Heritage Woods’ Darren Yeo, centre, reaches for the ball during opening round action of the B.C. AAAA senior boys basketball championships in Langley. The Kodiaks fell to Sir Winston Churchill on Wednesday, but rebounded to beat West Vancouver 56-38 on Thursday. The No. 8-seeded Terry Fox Ravens totally dominated in its 100-37 thrashing of David Thompson.

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sports@thenownews.com It’s hard to see how it could have gone any better for the Terry Fox Ravens in the first game of the B.C. High School AAAA senior boys basketball championships at the Langley Event Centre on Wednesday. Spurred on by the return of shooting guard Liam Hancock, the Ravens stormed past No. 9-seed David Thompson of Vancouver 100-37. It catapulted them into Thursday’s quarterfinal against No. 1 Oak Bay (played after the Tri-Cities NOW deadline). The winner will advance to Friday’s 8:45 p.m. semifinal. Seven treys in the opening 10 minutes rocketed Fox to a 35-14 lead, and in the second quarter the defence went one-better in shutting Thompson — a popular

underdog squad — to just four points and a 56-18 spread at half. Grade 11 point guard and Fox player of the game Jomari Reyes led all shooters with 17 points and seven assists, while forward Mike West powered to 14 points and a game-high six steals. “Our guys all came in fired up and ready, we wanted to set a tone,” remarked guard Andy Seo, who counted three treys in the first quarter. “This is what we’ve played for, because we are so motivated after not making it [to the BC’s] last year.” Hancock, who has missed the past two months with a leg injury, gingerly favoured his leg during the warmup, but ramped it up when he stepped onto the court at 4:14 in the contest. The senior swingman chipped in 10 points while playing 16:34. “It was huge to have [Hancock] back, back playing,” Seo said.

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Knowing that it would be his final competitive race, Coquitlam’s Matt Hallat made sure it was memorable. The three-time Paralympian skiier captured a hard-fought bronze medal at the IPC Alpine Skiing world championships in Panorama, B.C. It was Hallat’s first world championship medal in a 13-year national team career. “I don’t think it’s hit me yet. I couldn’t have waited any longer,” joked Hallat in a press release. “I have been here many, many times. It’s amazing, I am still shaking.” His bronze slalom medal saw him post a time of 1.45.86, just behind Russians Alexey Bugaev (1.39.05) and Alexander Alybyev (1.46.15). “I know what I needed to do and that was the plan in the start gate.”

“He’s like one of our leaders and he makes us that much better when he’s on the floor.” With seven players depositing nine or more points, the Ravens capitalized on a balanced and accurate attack, converting 62.1 per cent from the field. The other Tri-Cities AAAA squad, the Heritage Woods Kodiaks, didn’t fare as well in its opening test Wednesday, falling 72-54 to the defending champion Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs. While the Port Moody team were in a good space after 10 minutes, leading Churchill 20-18, the second quarter saw the Bulldogs get hot, while the Kodiaks cooled. “I was pleased with our start and our intensity,” noted Heritage Woods coach Chris Martin. “I think the main difference was on execution — our shots just weren’t falling. “We were getting plenty of

looks, but when they don’t fall it kind of throws you off a little.” Jacob McMahon was the top shooter for Heritage Woods with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Tamam Gasmalla added 11 points. On Thursday, the Kodiaks recovered with a polished 56-38 win over West Van, with Cordell Parker tallying 17 points. In AAA boys action, the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils didn’t look like first-time contestants at the senior provincial tourney, losing a squeaker 73-70 to No. 3-seed R.A. McMath of Richmond. Considered heavy underdogs entering the Wednesday morning match, No. 14-seed Best grabbed a four-point lead at the first quarter but had difficulty keeping up with McMath on the boards. A day later, they put forth another strong effort in a 63-56 overtime loss to Windsor.

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It was win-win for a handful of curlers from the Tri-Cities last week at the B.C. Juvenile championships. Skips Matthew McCrady and Heather Drexel celebrated separate gold medals at the Lake Cowichan-hosted competition. McCrady piloted his foursome to the Tim Horton’s boys B.C. juvenile crown, edging Victoria’s Horvath rink 5-4 with a come-frombehind victory to avenge their lone loss of the competition. McCrady, of Port Coquitlam, third Zac Curtis and lead Jacob Umbach, both from Coquitlam, were joined by second Liam Purgavie of Cloverdale as they competed under the Royal City Curling Club banner. Trailing 4-2 after seven ends, the McCrady rink pulled even with a pair in the eighth and scored the game winner in extra ends to clinch a berth to the nationals next month in Edmonton. They stood 2-1, tied for second, after the round robin play. The Coquitlam Curling Club’s Sato rink — featuring skip Hayato Sato, third Kevin Harbrink, second Sean Habkirk, lead Joshua Miki and fifth Tommy Andrews — closed out its juvenile run with a 1-2 round robin record. On the girls side of the draw, Drexel scrapped through a tough semifinal then cruised when it counted, topping Prince George’s Withey rink 8-2 for the title. Both Drexel and lead Catera Park are Coquitlam natives and are joined by second Bailey Burke, third Sarah Loken and fifth Kylie Caraway. The team represents three clubs — Coquitlam, Peace Arch and Delta. Drexel, in her fifth year of curling, rolled undefeated through pool play before facing a serious challenge in the semifinal. Jumping out to a 7-3 lead, Drexel witnessed her Nanaimo opponent storm back with a pair of steals in both the seventh and eight ends to pull into a 7-7 draw. The Coquitlam side would regain its composure and the momentum by scoring the decisive point in the ninth end. That catapulted them into the championship final against Prince George. Tied 2-2 with Withey after three ends, Drexel’s rink would rack up points in the next four frames to lock down the gold. It’s the first year as a foursome for the Al Smith-coached group. Both teams now prepare for the Optimist U18 International Juvenile Curling Championships, April 1 to 5 in Edmonton.

DINOS’ PEARCE A GOOD SPORT ROYALS SURGE FOR BC SILVER As a member of the University of Calgary Dinos hockey team, Elgin Pearce established himself as a go-to forward in his first full season with the Canada West squad. The Port Coquitlam native counted 17 goals and 14 assists over 28 league games, including a memorable hat trick against the top-ranked team in Canada, the Alberta Golden Bears. The six-foot-tall, 175-pound forward did all that while drawing just eight penalty minutes. For his efforts, Pearce was chosen the Canada Interuniversity Sports’ R.W. Pugh award recipient, for the most sportsmanlike men’s hockey player. “[Pearce] had a great summer and came in very determined to have a solid year,” said Dinos head coach Mark Howell. “From the middle of October on, he became one of our most dynamic forwards by competing really hard, playing physical and going to the hard areas — all while being very disciplined.” He joined Calgary midway through the 2013-14 season, following a five-year career in the Western Hockey League with Kootenay and Medicine Hat.

For a second straight season, there is a silver lining for the Douglas College Royals women’s basketball team. The Royals battled their way into the PacWest final as the No. 3-seed before falling 76-48 to Quest University. In the semifinal, Douglas got a 24-point game from Chloe Kennedy to edge Vancouver Island University 62-57 to continue its string of final appearances. “It’s a testament to the girls,” said head coach and PoCo native Courtney Gerwing. “We’re working for a (championship). It’s always our goal. But the bigger thing is we continue to make improvement and it makes it worthwhile in the end.” Kennedy, a second team all-star, was the main catalyst in the dramatic 66-58 quarterfinal victory over Kwantlen Polytechnic, tying the game from the free-throw line and then capping it with three treys in overtime. Earning first team allstar honours was Nanaya Miki. The Royals also include Tri-Cities talents Shanice FuocoGuy, Lauren Sollero and Tenika Thue.

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defencemen. “At the beginning of this year we definitely struggled Describing his two- a lot, but Wolffie went out year hockey stint with and made some good chanthe Coquitlam Express as ges, brought in defensive help “unforgettable,” Philadelphia and worked with all of us on native Corey Mackin also our defensive play,” recalled Mackin. “We had the scoring wishes it didn’t end so early. Falling to the Chilliwack to succeed, we just didn’t have Chiefs in five games in the B.C. the team defence down as well as we could Hockey League’s have. first round of “Full credit to playoffs still had Chilliwack... You a cloud hanging never want to over him days folblame it on the lowing Monday’s refs but it was def4-2 loss. initely a tough ser“I really thought ies. We could have we could have played better.” won, could have A dedicated — I don’t know team player, what to say,” said Mackin said all Mackin, 19. “It Corey Mackin the personal sucwas a good season and we have come along ways cess he’s had over the past together, I just wish we could two years — which include signing a full-ride scholarhave kept it going.” A year ago, he and the ship to Ferris State, this year’s Express rode the rails out league scoring title and being of the province, on a virtu- voted the Vern Dye Memorial al Cinderella journey to the MVP by the league’s coaches — are due to the team that Western Canada Cup. This year, while the team surrounded him. “It was pretty surprissuccess fell short, Mackin skated off with the league ing, the [offensive success] I scoring title, counting 50 goals didn’t expect to do this well but playing next to [Brendan and 54 assists in 58 games. Both seasons the team Lamont] and [Brett Supinski] was mere or near-.500 but was a huge plus,” he noted. seemed to mesh together after “Monty works so hard, he’s just a force out there feeding Christmas. The same was evident us the puck, and Soupy does this year, and was bolstered so many things and creates so during the year when coach many chances, it’s crazy.” His appreciation for Wolff and general manager Barry Wolff acquired some veteran in bringing him to Coquitlam sports@thenownews.com

is also evident when the fivefoot-nine winger discusses his good fortunes. Recruited by Penticton in the spring of 2013, Mackin was without a spot when the Interior coach added extra recruits at training camp. Without a team and in an unfamiliar town, Mackin was very happy to get a call and an invitation to join the Express. “I really didn’t have a spot and then [Wolff] calls me, invites me down and the next day I’m on the team. “He gave me an opportunity to play a lot and play in key moments at all times in the game. It gave me confidence and I think that helped me grow as a player.” Coming from an American hockey prep school, the jump to junior A was the exact challenge he needed. “The past two years it was all about building as a player and a person,” said Mackin. “I needed to get bigger, get faster and get stronger — I didn’t get much bigger but I got faster and stronger and [Wolff] helped me get better in the [defensive] zone.” Although he’s packing and preparing for a new adventure as a freshman at Ferris State in September, Mackin has grown fond of the west coast and all the friends he’s made. “Really, everyone has been terrific — my billets were amazing, and all my teammates are my family. “I just wish we could still be playing.”

Coquitlam-Moody captures BC u14A title in overtime

Perfection doesn’t mean there won’t be drama. The Coquitlam-Port Moody Chaos demonstrated a knack for both in winning the B.C. under-14A ringette championship last week, beating the Okanagan 7-6 in overtime. There were few blemishes along the route as the club entered the provincials in Vernon, having swept the competition in league and tournament play. Through the B.C. series, the Chaos remained true to form until it came to the final against the home team from Vernon. Down 6-5 entering the final minute, Coquitlam-Port Moody applied tremendous pressure and led to Sidney Crowe’s game-tying goal with 25 seconds left in regulation. In overtime, the visitors stepped up the intensity and kept the Okanagan team on its heels. Ashley Robb converted a glorious set up from Kaitlin Allen at 6:43 to seal the championship season. Heroic efforts were delivered by everyone, with stellar performances from Katie Carter, Belle Gagnon, Crowe and Robb capping a memorable comeback. Through hard work and a passion for the sport, the squad rolled up win after win, outpacing its league rivals with 108 goals while allowing just 41 – while getting great contributions from a pair of 10-year-olds and an 11 year old. The Chaos’ season included tourney titles

from the Burnaby Ice Breaker, Langley’s Spirit of Winter and the Sweetheart tournament in Kelowna, where they outscored the opposition 27-12 over five games as a fine tune-up for the playoffs. The u14A champions from Coquitlam-Port Moody are: Kaitlin Allen, Joanna Brady, Katie Carter, Emily Church, Sidney Crowe, Amy Duplantis, Belle Gagnon, Ben Gagnon, Kyle Kelsey, Emily MacDonald, Megan Parsons, Katrina Ratner, Ashley Robb, Isabelle Trainor, Maeva Trembley and Ximena Turmel. The coaches are Tammy Gagnon, Allison Parson and Terry MacDonald. • Gold was the reward for the Port Coquitlam-Ridge Meadows open (18-plus) B division champions, taking down BurnabyNew West by a tight 6-5 margin. For many of the girls it was the first trip to the provincials. During the round-robin portion, PoCo rode a rollercoaster with a pair of wins over Vancouver, a loss to Fraser Valley and a draw with Burnaby-New West. In the final, the rematch saw PoCo rally, tying the game on Saira Rankin’s second period marker. With overtime looming, Allyson Epp snapped the tie and buried the ring in the net with 45 seconds left in regulation to give the Tri-Cities team the title. In u-19B action, the PoCo-Ridge Meadows Blackout collected the bronze on the heel of a semifinal 7-4 loss to Burnaby-New West.

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Lease APR*

$10 Gas Card +

- Lube, oil filter change

With this package

15% OFF Genuine Accessories

- tire rotation - brake inspection

- multipoint inspection

10% OFF

- visual alignment inspection

Additional Recommended Maintenance

2015 NISSAN MURANO

SPECIAL STARTING FROM

$99.95

Plus Taxes

STARTING FROM

29,998 + $1,750 $31,748

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • STANDARD NISSAN NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH 8.0-INCH MULTI-TOUCH CONTROL COLOUR MONITOR

FREIGHT & FEES

WHICH MEANS YOU PAY

ON MURANO S FWD

• INTUITIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

OFFER ENDS MARCH 31ST

*See dealer for terms and conditions

IN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES

Call 604-464-9291 • 2710 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam

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COQUITLAM

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2015 NiSSAN ROGUE

PATHFINDER

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MONTHLY LEASE≠

ON MICRA 1.6 S 5MT

WORRY FREE LEASE±

WITH

382 $0 2.9% $88

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WITH

258 $0 1.99%

FROM

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APR / 60 MONTHS

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WEEKLY ON ROGUE S FWD

PLUS GET UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 BONUS± APR / 60 MONTHS

PATHFINDER S V6 CVT

PLUS GET UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 BONUS±

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

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • DIVIDE-N-HIDE CARGO SYSTEM • INTUITIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

VAILABLE FE LUDE E: CLASS-EXCLUSIVE DRIVER SEL LECTABLE MODES (2WD LOCK, 4WD LOCK, AUTO) SS C S O •C CLASS-EXCLUSIVE AROUND VIEW® MONITOR

2015 NiSSAN SENTRA

MONTHLY LEASE≠

WITH

165 0 0.9

FROM

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APR / 60 MONTHS

THATS LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLY ON SENTRA 1.8S MT

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Better comBined fuel efficiency than 2014 civic+ • more total interior volume than 2014 corolla^

SPECIAL WORRY FREE LEASE OFFER

†

NO CHARGE MAINTENCE

FOR THREE YEARS

0 PAYMENT

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ON SELECT MODELS

FROM

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APR / 60 MONTHS

WEEKLY ON VERSA NOTE 1.6S MT

PLUS GET UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 BONUS± AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • STANDARD A/C • STANDARD blue TooTh AND hANDS fRee CAlliNg • ClASS-exCluSive ARouND view moNiToR

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