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Things that go bump in the night COAST TO COAST AM HOST GEORGE NOORY VISITS COQUITLAM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com For more than a decade, George Noory has been the voice at night, talking about the topics you won’t necessarily find in the mainstream with his wildly popular show Coast to Coast AM. The paranormal, occult, UFO’s and conspiracy theories are regularly discussed. The show attracts millions of listeners and is the number one-rated talk show across North America. Noory is bringing his show to the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam Saturday, June 6 and Tri-Cities NOW reporter Jeremy Deutsch spoke with the radio host to discuss all things Coast to Coast.
A: It’s fringe, but it’s huge. We’re on 600 stations in North America. We’ve got 3.25 million listeners every night. It is a huge talk show. We’re dominant at night, we’re the number one-rated talk show across the country. It’s gotten bigger, much bigger than it used to be. We’re surprisingly bigger than most people think. Q: Would your show work if it wasn’t on late at night? A: No. Not at all. The mystery of this program is the campfire feeling and setting, whether you’re in your bedroom or in a truck driving home. It works at night. I don’t think it would work in the daytime. Wherever you go, you just scan the dial and you’re going to hear me. But it’s a late night show, and I’ve done this for a long time, and I could never think of doing it in another day part.
Q: So first off, what can people expect when they come to a live George Noory show, like the one at the Hard Q: The show focuses on Rock Casino Vancouver? UFO’s, the paranormal A: An exciting couple hours and those types of topics. of information, entertainment What is about those and some downright fun. One People like things that interests you? of the great things, is that this A: It’s not just paranormal. is my third trip to Vancouver, the unknown. It is all encompassing now, it’s and we have a huge listener They like the government conspiracies, it’s base there. They just love the mysterious, they world events with our edge. program and this one-on-one we do, it’s great. It’s fun, it’s like the unusual. What I did, I took real topics that people are interested in, emotional. We do the meet– George Noory that people talk about and we and-greet, we get together exploded it. We got into all with everybody. Everybody different areas and it’s worked gets a chance to meet me, I’m for us. So once what was called just looking forward to it, it’s the paranormal show, it’s not a great area and we’re going to do it. We’ve got three great guests set anymore. It’s much broader. up, we’ve got a band, I sing on the side and Q: What is it about those topics you presuming no one’s going to be throwing cabbages at me, we’re going to have a great time. think interests people so much? A: People like the unknown. They like the Q: Why do a live show and where did mysterious, they like the unusual, and we fall right into that. I think that’s what makes it the idea come from? A: Throughout the country I would do very successful. It’s a program that deals with some panel events where I would host a the mysteries of life and it touches people. UFO conference, or something like that. And Q: I’ve listened to your show, and people would come up to me and say, ‘Did you ever think of doing a live stage show, even I admit, there are some people where you bring in a couple guests and you with some pretty out there stories and do what you’re going to do? And it evolved. I ideas, yet you still treat them with said, ‘Yes, let’s try this.’ So we’ve done some obvious respect. How do you do that? A: Sometimes I’ll roll my eyes on some of — a couple in Vancouver, this will be number three. And they’ve just became very, very the topics and some of the guests. But I try successful in terms of meeting the audience, to give them the kind of respect I want too. getting out one-on-one with all of them. So I don’t want a talk show host that’s yelling it was an evolution and it just keeps getting at them and screaming at them telling them what to do. I just treat people with the kind of bigger and bigger. respect I want to be treated with. And it seems Q: Your show has millions of lis- to work for us. teners across the continent, yet you Q: What’s your sense of Canada’s and your show aren’t really household names like some of the other big talk view toward UFO’s, paranormal and shows and talk show hosts, is that by those types of topics on your show, is there a difference between Canadian design?
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Coast to Coast AM host George Noory will be at Coquitlam’s Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Saturday, June 6 to talk all things paranormal, UFOs and more. and American audiences? A: No, not at all, we’re all brothers and sisters and we like the same things. Even the conspiracies and how we look at things in the United States and how you look at things in Canada, people are into what the government is doing, what’s going on. I have found the many times that I’ve been to Canada … that Canadian and Americans are pretty much universally the same about these subjects. Q: How long do you want to be the host of Coast to Coast AM? A: I’ve told my staff, I’m not going to retire. What will probably happen is, we’ll go to a commercial break and my producer will come
back on the air and say ‘George is no longer with us.’ I’ll probably end up dying in the studio one day and that will be the way I do it. Show information: George Noory and Friends, with special guests MC Drex from CKNW AM 980, psychic and Ouija expert Mary Ellen Guilley, UFOlogist Richard M. Dolan and Ice Age expert Robert Felix. Tickets start at $39.98 and are available at www.ticketmaster.ca or through CKNW’s website. For more information about the show, go online to www.hardrockcasinovancouver.com
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jdeutsch@thenownews.com The head of one of the most recognizable charities in the Tri-Cities is leaving his post later this month. On Monday, SHARE Family & Community Services CEO Martin Wyant announced he will be leaving the agency after five years. In a press release he noted he has accepted a new job that begins in July. Wyant will be taking over as the executive director of the Simon Fraser Student Society. His last day with the non-profit society is June 26. “This was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make,” Wyant said. “As tough as it is to leave, it’s going to be a neat new environment I haven’t experienced before. This is a very intriguing and neat opportunity.” Wyant took over the CEO post in 2010, and noted a number of changes the agency has made since. He said the organization has made a more significant commitment to its business practices and the work behind the scenes. Wyant also noted SHARE has branched into work around seniors’ services, as well as seeing a significant growth in fundraising. As for the future, its current CEO feels the society is in good hands.
“I’m sure they’ll find a good candidate, SHARE is a great place to be, it’s a fantastic agency,” he said. Wyant said his last few weeks will be focused on developing a transition plan, “to ensure that important projects and commitments will have the attention and support they need to continue to flourish.” SHARE’s board of directors have established a sub-committee as part of the search for a new CEO. In a statement, SHARE’s board of directors chair Ed Yee thanked Wyant for his time as CEO. “Martin has shown wonderful integrity and vision, and has worked tirelessly to lead SHARE,” Yee said. “His contributions to the organization are many, and he will leave a lasting impression on people. On behalf of the SHARE board of directors, I would like to thank Martin for his passion and enthusiasm, and wish him the best as he embarks on an exciting next phase of his career.” Roxann MacDonald, SHARE’s current director of community development, will serve as interim CEO effective June 27 until the board finds a new CEO. Besides operating the food bank in the TriCities, SHARE runs a number of community programs and a thrift store.
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Burquitlam towers move closer to reality Renee SUTTON
editorial@thenownews.com Coquitlam council looks as though it is prepared to approve three large high rises in Burquitlam after increasing the area’s allowed density at Monday’s council meeting. At a public hearing the previous week, council heard mostly concern from residents regarding the project at the corner of Foster Avenue and North Road, which could include three towers ranging between 28 and 37 stories. In a case-by-case decision, council approved the increase in allowed density in the area to accommodate for growing population and rental housing demand. Mayor Richard Stewart said he supports the project, and hopes it will create a more stable neighbourhood. He said the city is boxed-in by other communities and his decision came down to whether the density is needed and valued in the area. “We’re left with having to grow upward. We have to contemplate … how to not sprawl anymore,” he said. Coun. Bonita Zarrillo opposed the increase in density, saying the current zoning regulations are adequate for a profitable and marketable development. “We are asking the community to accept excessive density that this community has overwhelmingly stated they do not want at this time,” she said. Coun. Teri Towner said she supports the project and increase in density because the city’s population is inevitably going to increase over the next couple of decades. “No matter how we feel about this growth,
we must accept reality,” she said. “The people are coming, so let’s accommodate them responsibly.” Gordon Price, director of Simon Fraser University’s The City program, said communities are usually very resistant to large changes in their neighbourhood. He noted the development will add diversity to the housing options in the area, though those options could come at the expense of affordability. “This is a big, big jump, and not only in height but in quality of design,” he said. The proposed development is located within a five-minute walk from the incoming Evergreen Line station in Burquitlam. “It moves us along in a direction that tries to encourage and support the density that we need around transit stations and around transit lines,” Stewart said. The three towers would accommodate 816 units, while a fourth building with 57 units would be designated for rentals. The developer, a subsidiary of Bosa called BlueSky Properties, will help build a bike lane and pedestrian pathway, along with road widening measures along each of the three affected streets. All of the parking will be underground and construction is expected to take six years, if approved. About 100 tenants who live in the area and are slated to be displaced by the development have been offered reduced rents and other incentives to relocate. Those who opt to stay in the new development will be given 12 months’ worth of rent towards a down payment on their new home.
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Raili Mazurek, a Coquitlam resident and teacher at Brentwood Park Elementary in Burnaby, said the distance between schools and liquor stores should be decreased. She said she does not foresee any negative effects of a reduced distance because of the diligence of liquor store employees. “When it comes to children, and teenagers more than children, they’re going to get what they want in the easiest way possible, and walking into a liquor store to buy liquor when you’re 13 is just not going to happen,” she said. The city has made other exceptions to this rule in the past, including Johnston Street Liquor Store Ltd, which is located near Gleneagle Secondary School. The Westwood Plateau Village Mall already has an established wine store, but it was operating before the 300-metre bylaw was put in place. There was friction between the existing wine store, Westwood Wines, and the owners of the new liquor store. That friction was recently smoothed over once an agreement had been made that the new liquor store would not sell any wine for five years.
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Tri-Cities health stats top out in Port Moody Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com While Tri-Cities residents are a reasonably healthy bunch compared to the rest of Metro Vancouver, the state of your health depends on where you live. According to a new survey released by the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal health authorities called My Health My Community, Port Moody tops the Tri-Cities in a number of health-related indicators. On smoking, the daily or occasional rate is just three per cent in the City of the Arts, compared to 10 per cent in Port Coquitlam and 12 per cent in Coquitlam. The Metro Vancouver average is 11 per cent. When it comes to physical activity, Port Moody comes out again on top in the TriCities, with 57 per cent of respondents getting 150-plus minutes of weekly exercise, compared to 47 per cent in Port Coquitlam and 38 per cent in Coquitlam. The Metro Vancouver average is 44 per cent. Port Moody residents are also eating better, with 29 per cent getting five-plus daily servings of vegetables compared to 24 per cent in both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. The regional average is 25 per cent. Port Moody is also a little less plugged in than its neighbours, with 41 per cent recording two or more hours of screen time daily, compared to 48 per cent in PoCo and Coquitlam. The average for Metro Vancouver is 48 per
cent. Port Moody also bested its neighbours in the obesity category, with 17 per cent reporting to be obese based on the body mass index, while in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam the numbers were 21 per cent and 32 per cent respectively. The Metro Vancouver average was 22 per cent. Port Moody Coun. Rick Glumac, who is also member of the Tri-Cities Healthier Communities Partnership, said he’s both pleased and not surprised by the results. He said he sees people hiking and jogging all the time where he lives, suggesting the parks and natural surroundings encourage people to get out and be active. “It’s important as we grow as a community, the focus remains on strong pedestrian connections, safe cycling options and park expansion so that our residents can continue to be healthy and active,” Glumac told the Tri-Cities NOW. All communities in the Tri-Cities are doing better than the average Metro Vancouver resident at getting a family doctor. In Port Coquitlam, 92 per cent of respondents have a family doctor, while the number is 89 per cent in Port Moody and 85 per cent in Coquitlam. The Metro Vancouver average is 83 per cent. The community profiles are based on survey results from more than 33,000 adults aged 18 to 40 in communities across the region. To view the results, go to www.myhealthmycommunity.org.
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Be careful in the woods
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ake a look around and it’s not hard to see, here in the Tri-Cities, we’re surrounded by trees and forests. The natural beauty of the greenery is part of the reason why we live here, and part of the community’s identity. But, if not treated with respect, the natural environment we cherish can bite back in a big way. Last weekend, a wildfire in the Buntzen Lake area was ignited, burning about .2 hectares. In the end, the damage was minor, but that was thanks to good fortune and good work by fire crews fighting the blaze. BC Hydro, which owns the land where the fire started, believes the blaze was human caused, likely by people who shouldn’t have been in the area and who weren’t allowed to light a fire in the first place. Weather forecasters are predicting a hot and dry summer, while local fire departments are warning and preparing for the possibility of a large interface fire in the TriCities. In the eyes of Port Moody’s fire chief, it’s more a question of when then if. And that’s frightening for those who love and use the parks and forests in the area. Imagine a huge swath of Mundy Park in flames, or Belcarra Regional Park going up in smoke. That’s not to mention, if a wildfire started encroaching on people’s property. The losses would be devastating. So it seems pretty simple, don’t start a fire where you’re not allowed. If you smoke, make sure your butts out, completely. Follow the rules and guidelines set up by the municipalities and province and we should be OK. We can’t stop Mother Nature if she decides to send a blast of lightning our way, but this summer we can do our part by being more careful in her surroundings.
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on’t look for the provincial government to offer any fixes to cool down the redhot Metro Vancouver housing market any time soon, and that’s probably a good thing. That may come as a disappointment to many hoping to access that market, but government officials tell me they’ve studied the situation and have concluded there are limited options available, and even those are unlikely to have much impact. After taking a close look at things, officials have concluded the following: foreign buyers have had little impact on escalating market prices (with the exception of high-end properties), speculators have also had little impact, and the gradual decline in the number of single family dwellings is more than anything else the biggest reason for skyrocketing housing prices Emotions are running high on this issue, and I saw evidence of that a few days ago on social media, after I posted on my Facebook page the information I had picked up. That posting unleashed an often heated discussion among 75 people, many of them journalists, realtors, developers, professionals of various sorts and all with strong opinions. In summary, there was little agreement on just what, if anything, should be done by government (or by anyone else) and while there was plenty of anecdotes thrown around there was precious little data provided to back up all kinds of assertions. Of particular interest was the reaction to the B.C. government’s conclusion that foreign buyers have had little impact on the housing market. This struck some as simply unbelievable, while others thought singling out foreign buyers was irrelevant, if not
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offensive. Certainly, a number of factors would support those who think foreign money is indeed contorting the Metro Vancouver housing market. For example, there is documented proof that huge amounts of money is leaving China right now. Veteran foreign affairs journalist Jonathan Manthorpe, in an excellent article posted in that Facebook discussion, points out various banking institutions suggests the cash exodus from that country could exceed $300 billion this year. Presumably, those Chinese investors would view Metro Vancouver as an ideal place to park their money. After all, it is a desirable place to live and has a banking system that makes Canada a safe place for investments. Yet, the B.C. government insists it has found no evidence to support the theory about foreign investors igniting the market. Part of the problem here appears to be the lack of data, as no one seems to keep track of much of anything when it comes to housing sales, other than the price and the tax revenues for various levels of government. But perhaps none of this matters anyways. Any kind of major government intervention (e.g. limiting foreign ownership, implementing some kind of speculation tax etc.) would probably be
unworkable and in any event may do more harm than good (no one holding a $700,000 mortgage right now wants to see the built-up equity in their home start shrinking because of new rules or taxes). I have a number of friends who have recently purchased homes in Vancouver for well more than $1 million, and are carrying huge mortgages. Should they (and presumably hundreds of others who have bought homes in the past few years) be penalized because they took a chance and got into the market? The distortions that are happening in the Metro Vancouver housing market seem to be the result of large sums of money moving around and a shifting difference between supply and demand (in other words, the kinds of things that can happen in the marketplace). If action were to be taken, it should have been taken long ago, before the market went crazy. To intervene and change the rules now would likely hurt more existing homeowners than those who aspire to own one. No one has some kind of constitutional right to own something they can’t afford, and that means no one has a guaranteed “right” to own a home in Metro Vancouver. It appears the B.C. government will do nothing to change that. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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OLD BRIDGE WORK AND TOLLS DON’T ADD UP
The Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges are running at a deficit. The court of public opinion weighed in on the value of using these bridges almost immediately after the tolls were set. Right or wrong, far too many potential users concluded the tolls were too costly. Given the lack of options, at least in the case of the Port Mann, the Pattullo Bridge presented itself as the only viable alternative. This resulted in a significant diversion of traffic onto it and no doubt hastened its demise. By simply reducing the tolls and/or spreading them out to cover other high congestion bottlenecks, this could have been avoided. One day before the plebiscite deadline, it was announced that the Pattullo, a 78-year-old bridge, needs $100 million to keep it from crumbling. Did they figure this out Wednesday night? I’d like to know how long it took for whomever to reach this conclusion and who decided when to make the announcement after the deadline
for mailing ballots. I’m guessing the powers that be quickly realized this announcement should be made before the final ballot deadline, but not before the mailing deadline. And as for the tolls, once the Pattullo is basically “ shut down” people will have no choice but to pay the tolls. Voila! Faster deficit reduction! Don’t expect them to be reduced. Expect an increase. Peter Bennett Coquitlam
LISTEN UP, POMO COUNCIL Councillor [Rob] Vagramov is cited as saying that it is by listening to what people say that one shows respect (and not just by the use of titles). When I’ve attended Port Moody council meetings (both the previous and current councils) I’ve noticed how often some councillors roll their eyes when someone with whom they disagree is speaking, how the mic has been turned off before a colleague has finished speaking on an issue or even saying into a live mic during a council meeting that a newly-elected councillor needs to learn how to
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make motions. While it is the mayor’s role to show leadership on council, it is also the responsibility of each councillor to listen with respect to the opinions of the other members of council. To do otherwise can lead to a toxic council which does a disservice to the entire community. After all, those varying points of view reflect the various views of Port Moody residents. Many thanks to the Tri-Cities NOW for reporting on Councillor Rob’s motion and comments. Anne Ladouceur Port Moody
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These facilities serve thousands of seniors in the area. The businesses could not agree on a long-term lease form the property owner, Morguard, presumably because of looming redevelopment of Burquitlam Plaza. We’re also seeing playground apparatus being removed from our local school in Oakdale with no prospect of replacement. I’ve always been in favour of development that leaves the area in better condition than it was found. Development in Burquitlam to date has a mixed record in this regard. However, these latest occurrences have clearly had a depreciating impact on our community. Ben Craig Oakdale Neighborhood Association
Burquitlam’s been ignored for decades, from an investment standpoint. As the area transforms in the coming years, voices promoting investment in the region need to be stronger than ever. However, uncertainty created by the prospect of redevelopment is causing divestment in the area. Recently, our community learned about the closure of the medical clinic and lab in Burquitlam plaza.
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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Shovels are in the ground for a major expansion of Pacific Coast Terminal’s operation in Port Moody. Tuesday marked the beginning of the construction phase to modify PCT’s existing handling facility for potash. It’s all part of a 33-year deal between PCT and K+S Potash Canada that local officials hope will keep the terminal operating for years to come. “This is a necessary part of the business, to grow the business and maintain its credibility and sustainability of the terminal,” PCT’s president and CEO Lorne Friberg said. PCT expects to handle up to 2,150,000 tonnes of potash annually, a mineral used in fertilizer, from K+S destined for markets in Asia and South America. The terminal will undergo a major expansion in the process that is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2016. Regarding the expansion, Friberg said he wants Port Moody residents to know PCT is a safe facility that will handle the product appropriately. He also hopes the community will see the benefits that come with the expansion: more jobs and tax revenue to the city. PCT said construction for the expansion will create 300 jobs, while another 90 full-time jobs will be required at the terminal. The expansion will create an additional $1.5 million in tax revenue to the city. The groundbreaking comes a year after the two companies signed a deal that will see PCT handle potash from the K+S’s Saskatchewanbased Legacy mine. K+S’s president and CEO Ulrich Lamp said the Port Moody terminal is an ideal fit for both companies, adding it will give his company access to overseas customers.
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“We are now glad we have this gate[way] to international customers,” said Lamp. K+S has the option of renewing the deal for another 20 years following the end of the 33-year arrangement. Modifications and upgrades will include: • A new railcar unloading station including specialty equipment to unload potash railcars. • New conveyor systems to transport potash from the railcar unloading station to the new storage warehouse and from the warehouse to our existing shiploading system. • New storage warehouse is proposed to be approximately 85 metres wide, 265 metres long and nearly 33 metres tall. The building will store up to 160,000 metric tonnes of potash fertilizer sorted into three separate grades. • Modifications to the shiploader and conveyors to add environmental covers and provide dust-free loading. • Extension of rail track west of the terminal to accommodate trains up to 2,600 metres in length. • Upgrades to the water treatment system to increase water storage capacity and efficiency with a new storage tank. • Deepening of the Port Moody Arm shipping channel to 13.5 metres to improve vessel safety. • New tank car unloading equipment to allow top unloading of liquid railcars. • Construction of three additional tanks (38 metres in diameter and 15 metres tall) to provide storage for up to 50,000 metric tonnes of food-grade canola oil. • New articulated marine-loading arm for shiploading of food-grade canola oil. • Installation of over 325 metres of floating containment boom to provide vessel containment during loading, as required in handling procedures.
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The report highlights the City’s accomplishments, activities and financial results for the year ending December 31, 2014. It also outlines our Business Plan Priorities for 2015. The 2014 Annual Report will be considered by Council at their Council-in-Committee meeting to be held June 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Committee Room at Coquitlam City Hall. As of May 29, 2015, copies of the 2014 Annual Report can be viewed online at coquitlam.ca/annualreport or at the Financial Services counter at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Verbal submissions may be provided in person during the Councilin-Committee meeting on June 15. Written comments regarding the 2014 Annual Report may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting in one of the following ways: Email clerks@coquitlam.ca In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 If you would like your name added to the Speakers List, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010 Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record, which includes submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at coquitlam.ca/agendas.
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East will meet west this weekend as part of the Coastal Sound Children’s Choir’s latest concert offering. Having recently returned from an exchange tour with singers from the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, the group will perform Sunday, June 7 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The show will include folk songs and singa-longs, among other performances, and will reflect upon the group’s recent travels. “It was really hard to say goodbye to our new friends because it feels like we now have kindred spirits and surrogate families in Nova Scotia. These exchanges build understanding between people, but sharing music together deepens the experience,” Coastal Sound’s artistic director Diana Clark said in a press release. For more info, see www.coastalsoundmusic.com.
Auditions aplenty at PdA
Coquitlam’s Place des Arts is holding a handful of auditions this weekend for teen performers between the ages of 13 and 17 to prepare for the upcoming 2015/2016 season The auditions run Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 for both of Pace des Arts’ performance companies: The Theatre Company and The Musical Theatre Company, which run between September 2015 and May 2016. Theatre Company auditions take place on Saturday, and attendees are asked to prepare one monologue from the Theatre Company audition package. “Come prepared to sing a song of your choosing. Then you’ll be taught a scene and a short dance routine to perform as a group during the audition,” notes a press release from Place des Arts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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Prep at Place des Arts CONTD FROM PG 16
The Theatre Company is a performance training class made up of teen actors and led by director Tim Perez and skills coach Cristi Lowis. Company members will meet twice a week to rehearse, study theatre techniques such as mime, mask, improvisation, comedy and movement, while working to develop pieces for public performances. The Musical Theatre Company is designed for triple threats — those who can sing, dance and act. Participants will get to work with actor and choreographer Erika Babins on abridged versions of Broadway musicals in a pre-
professional setting, according to a press release. For more information, call 604-664-1636 ext. 33. Meanwhile, teens between the ages of 15 and 18 will also get a shot at performing as part of Place des Arts’ Teen Summer Theatre Troupe this weekend as well. Auditions for the troupe run from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. “Come prepared with one of the solo audition monologues included in the audition package. Please also prepare a short song of your choice, and if you play a musical instrument, please bring it with you (piano available on site). Individual auditions will be booked at 15-minute intervals,” the
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press release states. Directed by local theatre director James McDonald, the troupe of six actors will rehearse a 30-minute show entitled Theatre in the Park: A Faerie Tale and tour it through local parks and community centres. Actors will each receive a $600 honorarium. Interested performers can book an audition and request an audition package by calling 604-664-1636 ext. 34 or by e-mail at mfera@placedesarts.ca.
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What are you doing on June 6th?
Join us on National Health and Fitness Day and Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active!
Canadians across the country are surrounded by a groups and national health promotion natural physical landscape that begs us to be active. organizations to review ways to improve Be it hiking, swimming, skiing, canoeing or cycling health and fitness in Canada, Greene Raine e – the opportunities for physical activity are endless! saw the passage of Bill S-211, the National However, despite the possibilities provided by our Health and Fitness Day Act, in December natural playground, we are facing a physical 2014. activity crisis in Canada. Less than 5% The unanimous passage of of children and 15% of adults are the Bill creates a strong meeting the recommendations in “Physical activity impetus towards bringing g the Canadian Physical Activity is an essential part communities together on the Guidelines. first Saturday in June every year of a healthy lifestyle “National Health and Fitness to highlight the importance of and an important Day is a great way to encourage Health and Fitness in Canada. factor in reducing Canadians to get off the couch The passing of the Act proclaims the burden on our and get active,” said Senator our national commitment to health care system.” Nancy Greene Raine. “Physical health and physical fitness and activity is an essential part of a takes us one important step closer healthy lifestyle and an important to becoming the Fittest Nation on factor in reducing the burden on our Earth! health care system. I truly believe that Canada Hundreds of municipalities across the country from can be the Fittest Nation on Earth, and National east to west to north will have proclaimed the day Health and Fitness Day is an important step to and are planning to celebrate by hosting activities, making that a reality.” promoting the use of local health, recreation, sports After six years of working with Member of and fitness facilities, as well as simply encouraging Parliament John Weston, local community people to Get Up, Get Out and Get Active!
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These 30 minute sessions will keep you motivated and accountable. Call 604-927-5175 to get started. 1/$33 (Pre-requisite of 1 full hour session required) Kundalini Yoga at Hyde Creek This yoga style uses postures, breathing, chanting and meditation to center the mind, open the heart, recharge and heal the body. Wednesdays
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June 6th is National Health & Fitness Day CANADIAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES * Infants (aged less than 1 year):
should be physically active several times daily through interactive floor-based play
*Toddlers (aged 1-2 years) and
preschoolers (aged 3-4 years): should accumulate at least 180 minutes of physical activity at any intensity spread throughout the day, including a variety of activities in different environments, activities that development movement skills, and progression toward at least 60 minutes of energetic play by 5 years of age.
*Children 5-7 years and
Youth 12-17 years: Should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderateto vigorous-intensity physical activity daily at least 3 days per week, and activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days a week.
*Adults 18-64 years:
Should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. It’s also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least 2 days per week.
*Older Adults 65 years and older:
To achieve health benefits and improve functional abilities, older adults should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. It’s also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least 2 days per week. Those with poor mobility should perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls.
Visit www.csep.ca/guidelines to download or order info sheets and to download related resources, including guidelines for sedentary behaviour
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4. Get together with neighbours for a game of allages ball hockey, races (egg-on-spoon; threelegged; and sack races); a scavenger hunt; a pool party; or a game of soccer.
5. Go for a walk – walk around the neighbourhood and discover a new park or ravine.
6. Tour the community… on bikes. 7. Take your dog for a long walk. Or, if you don’t have a dog – borrow your neighbour’s!
8. Introduce the kids to something new. Bocce ball? Cricket? 9. Spread the word! Help us engage all Canadians in National Health and Fitness Day.
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Fitness & Health FACTS
1. Intensity of activity matters!
Moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity includes all activities that make you huff and puff. Moderate means you should still be able to have a conversation but are starting to work up a sweat; vigorous intensity means you’re out of breath and can’t maintain a constant conversation.
2. Data from across Canada shows
that only 15% of adults, and 7% of children and youth are meeting current physical activity guidelines. The good news is that 84% of 3-4 year old children are meeting guidelines (Canadian Health Measures Survey)
3. Meeting physical activity guidelines
is associated with numerous health benefits, but activity tends to decrease with age, and boys tend to be more active than girls. Further, activity habits tend to track across the lifespan so it’s important to develop healthy physical activity habits at a young age.
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of heart health (Timmons et al. 2012).
sedentary behaviour is associated with numerous health risks (Sedentary Behaviour Research Network).
5. For children and youth (aged 5-17
years), those who meet activity guidelines are less likely to be overweight, have better bone health, and better scores for mental health. These benefits are especially true for kids who participate in higher intensity activities (Janssen and LeBlanc 2010).
9. Children who are less sedentary are more likely to be normal weight, healthier, fitter, do better in school, have higher self-esteem, and better social skills than children who are more sedentary (LeBlanc et al., 2012; Tremblay et al., 2011).
10. Currently, adults are spending
6. For adults (aged 18-64 years),
meeting activity guidelines is associated with significant reductions in the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon and breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes (Warburton et al. 2010).
7. For older adults (those over aged 64
about 9.5 hours a day being sedentary, and children and youth are spending about 8.5 hours a day being sedentary (Canadian Health Measures Survey). A large part of this sedentary time is accumulated during the work/school day, but children and youth are still engaging in about 2.5 hours of screen time during their free time before and after school.
years), meeting activity guidelines means they are less likely to develop numerous types of chronic disease 11. Right now, Canadians (both children like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and adults) are less fit than their depression, certain cancers, 1981 counterparts and engage in dementia, disability, and loss of more sedentary behaviour than ever function (Paterson et al. 2010). before (Canadian Health Measures 8. Sedentary behaviour includes all Survey). If we were to decrease the 4. For young children (aged 0-4 years), activities that require very little amount of inactive Canadians by those who meet activity guidelines energy expenditure and occur when even 10%, we’d see a 30% reduction are less likely to be overweight, have a person is sitting or lying down. in all-cause mortality and a savings better motor skill and cognitive Sedentary behaviour should be of millions of health care dollars development, better bone and thought of as a distinct behaviour (Conference Board of Canada). muscle strength, and better measures from physical activity and increased
Let’s work together to make Canada the Fittest Nation on Earth!
9:00am - 10:00am: 20/20/20: This is a complete body workout featuring 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of muscle strengthening and 20 minutes of core work at Coquitlam’s City Centre Aquatic Complex, which is located at 1210 Pinetree Way. 10:00 am - 10:00pm: Relay For Life: The Canadian Cancer Society invites you to participate in a challenge to end cancer for good. Participants can take part in distances of five, 10 km or more. There is a $20 registration fee and the event takes place at Percy Perry Stadium, located at 1290 Pipeline Rd. in Coquitlam. 9am - 10:25 am: Boot Camp with Step: This moderate to intense class is designed for sports conditioning for those who want to see an increase in their fitness level. The class may include step, balls, weights and band intervals. The class is offered at the Port Moody Recreation Complex, located at 300 Ioco Rd. in Port Moody. For a complete list visit: www.portmoody.ca
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BBB warns of potential vacation scams The weather is definitely pointing to the lazy days of summer. You’ve saved up your money and your vacation time, the last thing you want is for some scam artist to ruin it by making wild offers that are too good to be true. “Scams run in annual cycles in many ways,” said Evan Kelly, senior communications advisor for Better Business Bureau serving Mainland B.C. in a press release. “Scammers pretending to be WestJet for example, are still causing problems, but you also have to be cautious when spend-
ing your money through online travel agencies offering unbeatable prices or popup ads that promise low cost rental properties.” The WestJet scam is a robo call that claims you’ve won $1,000 towards your next West Jet flight. The individual is then redirected to a person trying to sell cheap Mexican vacations. Rental property scams are when the victim is told to wire a deposit to secure a property. The vacationer arrives to find the property does not exist, the condition was misrepresented or it was never for rent.
BBB offers tips to make sure you’re not a victim of vacations scammers: • Do Your Research. Be sure to visit bbb.org/mbc to check out any travel agency or vacation rental business. Also search the property you’re interested in on multiple vacation rental sites to be sure it’s legitimate. Verify that all information listed is consistent. BBB recommends consumers use Google Street View to confirm the property they’re looking to rent actually exists at the address advertised. • Keep an eye out for bad
spelling and grammar. This is a common sign of scammers, especially those from overseas. • If the company has been recently set up or changed hands, be suspicious. New businesses or businesses with new names may indicate a lack of finances or established business practices. • Don’t be tempted by price. Beware if you are encouraged to pay in cash because they are not accepting credit cards due to high fees. Not accepting credit cards can indicate a shaky financial situation. It also does not give you any
recourse if you wish a refund. • Confirm in writing everything offered before payment is made. If you’re not sure whether a website is showing you the total price, call the hotel and ask about a “resort fee” or any other mandatory charge. A resort fee may cover use of fitness facilities or Internet access. • Pay only by credit card or PayPal and get refund poli-
cies in writing. It gives you more protection than paying by cash or cheque. • Read reviews. Don’t rely solely on information from a travel website or promotional offer. • Ignore robo calls claiming vacation winnings. If you didn’t enter a contest, you didn’t win anything. • If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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Community Information Open House
Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project
The Evergreen Line project team will hold a community open house to provide information on the tunnel boring operations at Clarke Road, south of Robinson Street. The meeting will be a drop-in open house format, and residents will have an opportunity to speak to members of the project team. This community open house will take place:
Wednesday, June 17 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Banting Middle School 820 Banting Street Coquitlam, B.C. For more information please visit the project web site at evergreenline.gov.bc.ca. Project information is also available through the 24-hour traffic information line at 604 927-2080.
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A basic guide for beginning campers The Outdoor Foundation reports that millions of North Americans go camping in a given year. Typical campers go on five camping trips per year. Campers include friends on their trips 70 percent of the time, and hiking is the most popular camping trip activity. Camping is a popular activity, but many curious would-be campers do not
know where to get started. It can be tempting to purchase all of the gear needed and trek out in the woods to give it a try. But if camping is not all you expected it to be, you have just made a costly investment in a lot of equipment you are unlikely to use again. Instead of jumping right in, first try to learn as much
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are able to find their camping path, they can explore all of the possibilities and give it a trial run. • Test the waters There’s bound to be a camping enthusiast in your midst. Find a friend or family member who enjoys camping out and find out if you can join him or her on his or her next trip. Take advantage of this person’s supplies (you may need to purchase nominal equipment, such as a backpack and sleeping bag) and expertise. Such trips can provide some firsthand experience, and friends can offer advice on the keys to successful camping. It is generally easier to learn the ropes from someone who has experience choosing campsites and pitching tents, and this person also can offer suggestions about gear. • How rugged are you? The definition of camping varies from camper to camper. For some, camping must include sleeping on a bedroll strewn out under the stars, while others may appreciate a few more luxuries on their camping excursions, like the running water or equipment offered at a campsite or park. Still, others do not want to leave the perks of home at home, preferring the comfortable living of a recreational vehicle. Nothing can end a camping excursion more quickly than discomfort and not enjoying the experience. It is better to figure out in advance just how rough you want things to be. • Rent before buying Rent camping equipment to test out the gear you have in mind. This will give you an idea of everything from the sizes of tents to the type of cookware you may need. Renting is a less expensive approach for those who plan to camp sparingly. If your first trip inspires a genuine love of camp-
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Before jumping into camping, learn as much about the recreational activity as possible. ing, then you can purchase equipment. You can always begin with the basics and then expand as you find new gear that will enhance your camping experiences, asking camping enthusiasts and experts for recommendations on everything from gear to campsites and more. • Pointers for beginners The first time you go camping on your own you will likely be a bit nervous. When looking for a campsite, find a level ground that is high up. You do not want to be rolling down a slope or find that the tide has come in and you’re now floating inside your tent. But choose a spot with a nearby water supply as well. You will need it for cooking and cleaning up. Water is heavy to carry, so you do not want to have to transport it too far. Never light a fire inside of your tent. Keep the fire for cooking and warmth away from sleeping quarters for safety’s sake. Carbon monoxide can build up quickly, even inside a ventilated tent. Never leave a campfire burning unattended. A campsite with a mix of sun and shade will help you feel most comfortable. Spending several hours in the
blazing sun can compromise your energy levels and put you at risk for dehydration. It is a good idea to have a way to get out of the hot sun. Overhanging tree limbs also may buffer the tent from rain. Food storage is another factor to consider when camping. You will be outdoors where wild animals reside, and a campsite can attract anything from small rodents to larger predators. Food should always be stored in insulated coolers that are not easily opened. Keep the food away from the tent so that animals will not rummage through sleeping quarters for snacks. Store garbage off the ground and out of reach of many animals. Dispose of garbage properly, ideally in covered trash receptacles. Animals accustomed to campsite food may be more daring than you would otherwise expect, so do not feed wildlife and keep food and trash out of reach. Camping is a popular pastime and an activity tailormade for warmer weather. But beginners should learn the ropes and test their equipment before investing too much time and money. —MetroCreative
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Options for kids summer camp abound Summer camp is a beloved tradition in many families. Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made life-long friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in three-legged sack races. Parents looking for the right summer camp for their
kids will soon discover there are various types of summer camps, each offering youngsters something different. •Day camp Day camps are not overnight camps, which means kids will return home each night rather than sleep over at camp. Day camps typically offer many of the activities people have come to associate with camps, including
crafts, sports and even daytrips to experience local culture or attractions. • Sports camps Some summer camps focus on a particular sport, catering to young athletes who want to further develop their athletic talents. Sports camps may feature guest lectures and lessons from notable local athletes and coaches, while some camps may pro-
vide instruction from current and/or former professional athletes. Some sports camps are overnight, while others are day camps. • Family camps Family camps are opportunities for the whole family to enjoy the summer camp experience. Family camps typically tailor their activities around tasks families can complete together,
with counsellors providing assistance when it’s needed. Family camps may be faithbased or secular, and families typically stay overnight, sleeping in facilities on the campsites or in lodging away from home. • Special needs camps Parents of children with special needs can still send their kids to summer camp, as there are many camps
that cater to such youngsters. Special needs camps may cater to campers who are blind, deaf, learning disabled, or mentally or physically disabled. Staff at special needs camps typically undergoes extensive training, which helps to calm some of the fears parents may have about leaving their special needs children at camp. —MetroCreative
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Helping your kids learn how to swim What would summer be without days spent frolicking at the beach or afternoons spent splashing in the pool? Fun in the water makes hot days more enjoyable and bearable, and few summertime activities do not involve water play in one aspect or another. Although time spent in the water can be refreshing and entertaining, water does present certain hazards, particularly for those who do not know how to swim. Learning to swim, especially at a young age, is adviseable and a great way to remain safe around the water. The World Health Organization says drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death across the globe, accounting for seven per cent of all injury-related deaths. Children, males and individuals with increased access to water are most at risk of drowning. In general, children under five years of age have the highest drowning mortality rates in the world, though adult males in Canada and New Zealand drown at high-
er rates than children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should consider swimming lessons for most children between the ages of one and four. New research has revealed that swimming instruction for children between the ages of one and four may decrease drowning risk. However, parents should be advised that swimming lessons do not remove all risk. Children still need constant supervision when in and around water. Additionally, learning CPR can be a life-saving measure. When enrolling children in swim lessons, parents should look for safety-certified instructors who have First Aid and resuscitation training and certification. Many programs offered are sponsored by the American Red Cross or the YMCA. Private swim clubs may have their own instructors. Children between the ages of one and three typically do not have the motor coordination to swim effectively. These children can benefit from swim lessons that
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move their legs and arms and strengthen muscles used for swimming. Children between the ages of four and five may be more developmentally ready for
swimming. Such youngsters may move from water-safety lessons to actual swimming with or without support. A study titled “Children’s Readiness for Learning Front Crawl Swimming” published in The Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport showed that whether kids “started lessons at two, three or four years of age,” they learned to swim well at “approximately the same mean age of five and a half years.” In addition to swimming lessons, parents and other adults can ensure water safety by taking the following precautionary measures: •Children should never be left unattended in the water. It takes mere inches of water for a youngster to drown. • In the pool or another body of water, caregivers should be within touching distance of young swimmers to provide help if needed, even if the child is wearing a floatation device. • Keep rescue equipment by the pool. • Remove toys from the pool when it’s not in use. These toys can attract children who will go in after
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Burke Mountain Naturalists are poised to celebrate 20 years of a renonwed local park. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the creation of Pinecone-Burke Provincial Park, the Burke Mountain Naturalists will host a free guided hike on Burke Mountain on Sunday, June 7 starting at 8 a.m. This moderately difficult hike on the Woodland Walk Trail goes through a mature second-growth forest, and highlights of the hike include: Saw Blade Falls, a peekaboo view of Coquitlam Lake, an old-growth Douglas fir tree beside Coho Creek and occasional logging artifacts. Hikers should be prepared to cross a few small creeks by easy boulder-hopping. Assistance will be provided to ensure a safe crossing. The round trip distance is 11.5 km, with an elevation gain of approximately 300 metres. Participants should wear sturdy hiking footwear and bring water, lunch, and
appropriate clothing for this five-hour hike. The trail is not suitable for young children and hikers will be required to sign a waiver before taking part. Attendees should note that there are no washroom facilities. The hike will depart at 8 a.m. near the trailhead at the end of Harper Road in northeast Coquitlam. Because this is the 20th anniversary of the park, a tent and displays will be set up at the departure point between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The naturalists will also offer short onehour hikes at 1:30 and 2:30 pm on some of the more accessible trails. BC Parks is developing a management plan for the park, and parks staff will also be present with information on the park and planning process. Contact Ian at 604-939-4039 to register and confirm the exact location from which the hikes will depart.
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leave with sense of accomplishment and sense of teamwork,” Gravè said. “Being on the water in a boat, in perhaps an unfamiliar environment, is an activity that does require teamwork, relying on other people and building partnerships.” For more info on the society, contact Gravè via e-mail at oceanriversociety@gmail. com or call 604-999-9208.
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Coquitlam’s Daria Gravè is paying it forward with the help of paddles and panoramas. Gravè is the co-founder of the newly-established OceanRiver Society, which serves as part outdoor adventure company and part philanthropic endeavour. The society offers community rafting trips along the Thompson River, and uses some of the funds collected from those trips to subsidize free river outings for those who couldn’t otherwise make that adventure a reality. So far, the society has reached out to partner with Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, and a host of other organizations to help facilitate a free day out on the water. The inspiration to start the fledgling society came from Gravè’s grandparents, who frequently took her on trips throughout the Ural Mountains in her native Kazakhstan. “I’ve always been a nature fanatic — from the age of five, I grew up with skiing and hiking,” she said. “The discipline that those recreational activities has given me has been incredibly important to me. I want to give children those same opportunities to experience nature and make decisions for themselves when they are able to do so.” OceanRiver’s charitable component is all an encompassing. Groups contact the society in advance to arrange pick up times across Metro Vancouver, and are transported to near Spences Bridge for a day’s worth of whitewater enjoyment. Trips are open to anyone over the age of eight, and Gravè said all of the society’s guides have vast experienced on the water. With that said, the trips aren’t necessarily for adrenaline junkies, but rather those who want to spend a more relaxed day on the water. “Each trip is customized according to the organization’s needs,” Gravè said. “If it is a youth group and the day needs to be shorter, then we would facilitate a trip that can accommodate those needs. We have seen the need in the community to create a program for youth groups and community members who are not regularly able to come out and enjoy these types of adventures that really utilize the resources we have here in British Columbia.”
On top of the rafting trips, the society is also offering a crabbing program this summer that focuses on everything crustacean. Participants will be educated on crab environments, how to identify males or females, and how to cook and clean crab. Some of those classes are slated to be offered in Belcarra. “We want these groups to
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PLENTY OF POLISH PRIDE: Members of the Polonez Tri-City Polish Association hosted two days worth of festivities highlighting Polish culture at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square on May 30 and 31.
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Lawn sprinkling regulations now in effect
Seasonal lawn sprinkling regulations are now in effect through until Sept. 30 to help conserve Metro Vancouver’s high-quality drinking water. “With this year’s record low snowpack and unseasonably warm start to the summer season, we encourage all residents and businesses to do the right thing and conserve water whenever possible,” said Metro Vancouver board chair and PoCo Mayor Greg Moore in a press release. Watering lawns is permitted in the morning but prohibited during evening hours when demand is highest for domestic uses like dishwashing, laundry and showers.
These restrictions apply to lawn sprinkling only and not to watering of flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees. Metro Vancouver member municipalities enforce the lawn sprinkling regulations. Thanks to conservation programs like the lawn sprinkling regulations, there’s been a 27 per cent decline in per capita water use in the region since 1993. In 2011, Metro Vancouver revised its lawn sprinkling regulations to only allow morning sprinkling, resulting in peak day per capita water demand decreasing by two per cent per year. One hour of lawn sprinkling uses as much
water as 25 toilet flushes, five loads of laundry and five dishwasher loads. The demand for water doubles during the hottest days of summer, to as much as two billion litres of water a day. “Over the last 10 years, we have completed major upgrades at all three of Metro Vancouver’s water sources,” said Metro Vancouver utilities committee chair Darrell Mussatto. “Our mountain fresh tap water is treated to the highest standards and the lawn sprinkling regulations have had a profound positive impact on reducing water demands in the peak summer season.” Lawn sprinkling regulations are as follows:
Residential • Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. • Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday. Non-residential: • Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Monday and Wednesday • Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday • All non-residential addresses can also sprinkle 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday. For more info, see metrovancouver.org.
“Did you know our proposed expansion follows the existing route for most of the way?” - Carey Johannesson, Project Lead, Land & Right-of-Way, Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
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Tri-City Wordsmiths meet from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. “Better Books By Design” will be the topic presented by guest speaker Jan Westendorp, book designer and owner of Kato Design and Photo, who will show how the book design process works and how a professional book designer can help you avoid pitfalls and save money. The meeting is free, but registration is appreciated by calling 604-927-7999. Info: pandorabee1@gmail.com. United Way hosts an event called “100in1Day A Place of Our Own Nature Play & Scavenger Hunt” from 9 to 11 a.m. at Wellington Park, 3655 Wellington St. in PoCo. The event is part of a global movement that promotes play and social interactions within natural spaces for children 0 to six years old. A trail clean-up is slated for 9 a.m., while the scavenger hunt follows at 9:30. Info: vancouver.100in1day.ca/ initiatives/Ts0aU12RwYneN9TKWF9cZRrk73F.
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Burke Mountain Naturalists host a hike along Burke Mountain to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the creation of Pinecone-Burke Provincial Park beginning at 8 a.m. Participants should wear sturdy hiking footwear and bring water, lunch, and appropriate clothing for this five-hour hike. The trail is not suitable
for young children. Hikers will be required to sign a waiver before taking part. Please note that there are no washroom facilities. Hikers will depart at 8:00 a.m. near the trailhead at the end of Harper Road in northeast Coquitlam. For info, see http://www.bmn.bc.ca. No More NMO hosts its third annual walk/run for Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park. Join the group as it raises awareness and funds for the rare disease. Cost is $20 for children and $40 for adults, and cash is accepted at the registration of the event. Info: www.nomorenmo.com.
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Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets at 11 a.m. at Pasta Polo Restaurant, 2754 Barnet Hwy. in Coquitlam. All Tri-Cities members of the association are welcome. Info: 604-936-0381.
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Terry Fox Library hosts a Lego Club gathering from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. The club is for kids between the ages of five and 10. Come play, create and experiment. Info: 604- 927-7999. 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
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The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame is welcoming five more inductees into the foyer at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex on Thursday, June 18. Auto racer Greg Moore and runner Brit Townsend will be inducted in the athletes category, while a trio of girls soccer teams from the old Blue Mountain Soccer Club, will be added in the team category. Moore, who is being inducted posthumously, spent all of his pre-teen and much of his teenage years in Coquitlam before going on to being one of the best drivers on the IndyCar Series. Townsend represented Canada at the 1984 Olympics and held numerous national records. Joining the ranks of volunteers and builders are a pair of deserving entrants — Lawrence Vea, for his involvement in school athletics, and soccer’s Les Wilson. Tickets to the gala can be purchased by e-mailing info@coquitlamshof.com.
UBC CLOSER ALL-IN
A bulldog mentality and a crafty fastball has earned more kudos for University of B.C. Thunderbirds closer Curtis Taylor. The Port Coquitlam pitcher was selected to the NAIA Baseball All-America honourable mention team, one of just 34 players and the only closer to receive such recognition as selected by a coaches committee. The righthander posted a team-best 1.02 earned run average and finished fifth overall in the NAIA with 12 saves. Taylor pitched 53 innings, giving up 27 hits and just six earned runs. He also fanned 51 batters while walking just 13. He was a major reason the T-birds advanced to the West championships.
EWART GETS BC SPOT
Team B.C. will enter the Western Canada Summer Games in three months time with an aim at scorching the golf course. The team of four includes Coquitlam’s A.J. Ewart, a student at Gleneagle Secondary. He’s joined by Keenan Flemming, Khan Lee and Tristan Mandur. At last month’s CN Future Links Pacific tournament, Ewart finished fifth. Earlier in the season, the 16-year-old tied for second in the Western Canadian Junior tourney. B.C. will be trying to repeat a dominating result at the last Western Canada Games in 2011, when it won the team event and swept the top four positions.
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sports@thenownews.com There was no doubt they had the talent, but it was another trait that put the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils over the top at last week’s B.C. High School senior girls AAA soccer championships in Victoria. A crucial element that all 23 girls carried with them and bonded them together like an invisible guide wire, was also written in ink on their arms — Desire. On the strength of desire, talent and experience, Best achieved a school first in beating the Fleetwood Park Dragons 2-1 in overtime and taking the 2015 senior AAA provincial crown. “There was no drama, no anxious moments about whether we could do it — we just wanted it,” remarked co-captain Andrea Perrotta, who capped the win by drilling a perfect free kick around the wall into the net just before the end of the first overtime period. “[The free kick] was from the sweet spot, just 17-yards out on the right side and I literally thought I had to make it,” the 17-year-old midfielder said. “[Free kicks] are kind of like my specialty.” The Fleetwood coaches originally had four defenders form a wall between Perrotta and the goal, but then shuffled another player to the row. However, the Coquitlam Metro-Ford product noticed an opportunity. “I saw they put [the fifth defender] on the outside when they should have gone to the inside,” she said. “It meant if I went left with my shot there was space, but I had to keep it low because their goalkeeper was tall.” Just as though scripted, the ball curled around the Dragons wall and found the bottom corner. And while there was some celebrating, Best still had to hold off their Fraser Valley rivals in the ensuing final seven minutes. “People were freaking out and celebrating, saying ‘That could be the game-winner.’ But we kind of settled down and shut them down.”
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Dr. Charles Best’s Kelsey Green, right, jumps up to battle her Fleetwood Park opponent for the ball during Saturday’s B.C. Senior AAA girls soccer final at the University of Victoria. Not that Fleetwood didn’t press for the equalizer. Best defender Kirsten Aasen cleared the ball out of danger just before the end whistle, and the cue for celebration. Setting the tone on defence was netminder Sierra Lombardese, who stood her ground during a flurry of action in both the semifinal and final, and who made a tremendous save in the final pool game to guarantee the team a spot in the Final Four. With the game against Reynolds tied 0-0, Lombardese turned back
a penalty shot, leading to the Blue Devils’ corralling momentum and cashing in the game-winner minutes later. Perrotta was voted the tournament MVP. “I told the girls before the [final] that even if they didn’t win I was so proud of their work ethic, their sacrifices and how they had worked totally as a team,” head coach Alfonso Napoletano said. “I just added that ‘Imagine how happy you’ll be if you can find it in yourself to play an incredible game one
more time.’” Repeating a magical performance like the one unveiled in Friday’s semifinal, where they erased a 1-0 deficit with two tallies in the second half to top Elgin Park — the team that relegated them to the Valley bronze game. “Our push-back was incredible,” remarked Napoletano, who became the first high school soccer coach to pilot both senior titles in girls and boys divisions. “They wanted it so badly… You need to CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
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ting them already ahead of last year’s pace. sports@thenownews.com “I just think the team is starting to underStep by step, game by game, the Port stand that this isn’t the PoCo of old,” said Bell. Coquitlam Saints are showing that the worst “We can compete against anyone, and they’re starting to believe that. is behind them. “As they play together they are gaining Relegated behind most of the B.C. Junior A more confidence in themselves Lacrosse League last year, the and each other, which is a big Saints have bought into the part of the battle.” idea that if they work hard and Greg Lunde scored three show up for a full 60 minutes, I just think the times and set up three others, they’re in the game. And while while Gordie Phillips returned fifth place, where they curteam is starting from Monmouth University rently are lodged, is not where to understand to cash in two goals and two they’re aiming, it’s a lot closer that this isn’t assists in his first junior A game to their goal than last season’s of the season. 2-18-1 finish. the PoCo of old. Matt Symes also tallied First-year head coach Bob –Bob Bell twice, with singles by Jake Bye, Bell would have it no other PoCo Saints coach Ty Klarner, Tanner Rennich way. and Sam Shiel. PoCo proved that point Turning aside 43 shots was in Friday’s 11-9 win over Burnaby, enduring a back-and-forth battle Giulio Del Bianco. PoCo now turns its focus to the cross-river that saw the Saints look the frontrunner, only trailing for 54 seconds, seven minutes into rival Coquitlam Adanacs, who at 8-1 appear to be in playoff form already. the game. “It should be very interesting,” noted They held one-goal leads after both the first and second periods, then stretched it to Bell. “I’ve coached against [Adanac coach a more comfortable margin in the final frame. Pat] Coyle before and we played together “Burnaby is a team who are turning into a in Coquitlam. I’d like to think he’s more of a threat — they have the offensive power of a nemesis than anything else.” The two teams square off Friday, 8 p.m. at dangerous team,” said Bell. “They were never out of it, but our focus was about never pan- the PoCo Rec Centre. From there, the Saints venture into Burnaby for a Sunday tilt. icking, playing poised.” The Adanacs, meanwhile, were idle after The team did just that, securing their third victory of the season to improve to 3-6-1, put- blasting Delta 13-6 last week.
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Coquitlam’s Travis Cornwall, left, fends off a Langley checker during Saturday’s 9-6 loss.
Todd Stockdale has had better days. The season-opening 12-2 thrashing his Coquitlam Adanacs took last week at the hands of the New Westminster Salmonbellies was not how he envisioned his Western Lacrosse Association head coaching debut would go. The former defensive stalwart looked at his bench and quickly saw something that he didn’t expect — and then real-
ized it was affecting him, too. “For 14 of the guys that was their first game for Coquitlam, and 12 never played in the WLA before,” noted Stockdale. “The intimidation factor of being in New Westminster, where they run out and talk about all the banners [of champions], that had an impact, definitely.” Even the coach, who replaced Bob Salt, experienced some butterflies before the Queen’s Park contest. “There was a lot of nerves all around,” said Stockdale.
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“I’m not going to lie, I told my wife that I had never had this feeling before.” Coquitlam took a lead when St. Albert senior B recruit Nate Schmidt netted his first senior A goal, but the club didn’t score again until eight minutes into the third. Meanwhile, the ‘Bellies wore out a path to Dan Lewis’ crease and cashed in numerous breakdowns for nine straight goals. Humbling was one way to describe it. Turning the page, the team demonstrated a lot more cohesion a few days later, when the Adanacs fell 9-6 to the Langley Thunder. “The effort [Saturday] was what we were looking for, the players had loosened up a bit and weren’t that nervous… Other than two shorthanded goals [in the second period] and a questionable goal in the first period, you’re looking at a tie game,” said Stockdale. Ryan Johnson collected a hat trick for Coquitlam. Many of the newcomers, including University of Denver’s Terry Ellis and Alberta’s Josh Sullivan, have added a mix of youthful energy and speed. Coupled with the wily veteran presence of captain Bruce Murray, Travis Cornwall, Matt McGrotty and Matt Wilson, the backline has a mixture that could keep the opposition on its toes. The offence, as evident in going 0-16 in powerplay opportunities over both games, is a work in progress. The lineup admittedly was light on veterans and high draft picks — first rounders Wesley Berg (2015) and Tyler Garrison (2014) were absent,
as were Matt Delmonico, Marty Dinsdale, Brandon Goodwin, Vincent Ricci, Adam Shute, Andy Taylor and McGrotty. Of that large group, those who are expected to play this year are Dinsdale, McGrotty and Shute, all part of the National Lacrosse League finalist Edmonton Rush, Garrison, who is out with an injury, and Ricci. Berg has already played his first pro field game on the heels of last month’s NCAA win for Denver, and has told the club that he wishes to play in Ontario this season. General manager Kevin Hill said any transfer agreement between his club and the Oakville Rock regarding Berg’s rights is still just talk. “We’re in negotiation and it’s still a process we’re involved with,” said Hill. “[Berg] has indicated that [playing in Ontario this summer] is something he wants to do, and we want to do what we can. “[Oakville] is trying to strong arm us because he wants to play there, but the price right now doesn’t make sense.” In the meantime, an influx of veterans should bolster the team, along with the rookies and newcomers getting more familiar with the WLA game and the systems offensive coach Jason Wulder and Stockdale are implementing. “We expect the players to get more comfortable each game and [I] believe we can compete,” said Hill. Their next home game isn’t until June 13.
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have that desire and passion to work as hard as the girls did, and they literally wrote it on their arms.” Kathryn Harvey scored the semifinal equalizer early in the second half, and Grade 11 Mieke Stobbart connected on a beautiful header with five minutes remaining to lift Best into the final. Co-captain Addy Townsend was a tower of strength at midfield, playing at full speed despite a shoulder injury. Even those who saw little field time contributed to the run, noted the coach. The Coquitlam school’s roster, consisting of 21 players plus three juniors added for the provincials, finished 20-0-2 and had 10 Grade 12s providing a foundation rich with B.C. tournament experience. Perrotta noted that, like a number of her teammates, the journey for her began as a Grade 9 and included two provincial fourth-place finishes and last year’s 10th place showing. Among Best’s roster, she plays alongside a handful of girls who have been on the soccer pitch together since the age of 10. The layers of those experiences and the bonds forged through teenage trials and tribulations, all combined to make the route to the final completely memorable. “I’ve played soccer all my life and one of the most important lessons that was echoed this weekend was that to win you have to be a team first to realize your goals,” Perrotta added. In round robin action, Best finished with a 2-1-0 record, the lone blemish a scoreless draw with Argyle. They also blanked Kelowna 4-0 and Reynolds 1-0. The Best lineup includes: Kirsten Aasen, Renee Baker, Breanna Cabuco, Megan Cave, Allyssa Dahlberg, Kathleen Deady, Julia Ellis, Leah Favro, Ariana Gomes, Emily Gomes, Kelsey Green, Kathryn Harvey, Faith Holt, Amanda Kristiansen, Sierra Lombardese, Arin McIldoon, Andrea Perrotta, Justyna Pomalecki, Thea Schoenfeider, Mieke Stobbart, Addy Townsend, Rhea Townsend, Erin Wright and Claire Ye.
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