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Burke schools still years away

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com The long wait for future school sites on Burke Mountain is over, but it could still be years before all the structures are built. Some 200 parents living on Burke Mountain packed Leigh Elementary gym Tuesday evening to get the latest plans from School District 43 on when and where schools in the community will be built. What they heard was that the district has secured four sites in the area for five new schools: three elementary, one middle and one high school. In all, the school district has secured 35 acres (14 hectares) of land for the sites. Smiling Creek Elementary is a seven-acre property the district received in a land swap with the City of Coquitlam for land in Victoria Park. It’s slated to be the first of the five schools to open in 2018. Partington Creek or

“Sheffield” Elementary is a six-acre site with zoning already in place for the building. The school is expected to be complete by 2020. Burke Mountain Secondary and North Coquitlam Middle will be built on the same site near David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road. The land is 19 acres (eight hectares) in size with the middle school scheduled to be complete by 2023 and the high school by 2024. Marigold Elementary is located on Marigold Street and will be built by 2025. The progress in getting the land for the schools was made possible through agreements between the district, the City of Coquitlam, the province and Wesbild, the developer on Burke Mountain. Wesbild has also agreed to put $5 million toward an artificial turf field at the secondary and middle school site. While officials at the meeting suggested the announcement on Tuesday was a cause

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Parents packed the gym at Leigh Elementary Tuesday evening to hear about plans for new schools. for celebration, that wasn’t the view for some parents. During a question period, district officials were grilled over the timelines presented for the schools, and what would be done in the meantime to deal with issues like the lack of bus service for kids. Nicole Jones has lived in the Smiling Creek area of

Burke Mountain for seven years. Her daughter is five years old, and based on the timeline presented, she may only get a couple of years in the new elementary school, but will likely miss out on the middle and high school. “It’s not good timing,” Jones told the Tri-Cities NOW at the meeting. While the mom is glad to

see progress, she questions why the district took so long to get to this point. Lesley Lee and her family also live on Burke Mountain and helped organize the group that pushed for the meeting with the district. She too is concerned with the timelines, and feels there are still more questions that need to be answered. Lee is also hoping for a solution to the bus issue while the schools are being built. SD43 officials noted there will be no school bus service to Burke Mountain for the next school year, but beyond 2016 the issue will be considered on an annual basis. “I find that hard to accept,” Lee said. SD43 board chair Judy Shirra hailed the agreements and the securing of land as “unprecedented,” adding they allow the district to expedite the process to build new schools. “Securing the land puts us on the fast track to actually

get [the schools] built,” she said. Shirra also suggested the district understands the timeline may not be fast enough for some parents, noting that when it comes to building a new school, it can take several years before shovels hit the ground. Meanwhile, the district will wait for funding from the province for the new schools. Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Doug Horne was on hand at the meeting and noted a funding decision for the first elementary school is expected this summer. In the meantime, to deal with the bulge of students, the district indicated it would be adding space at Leigh, Irvine and Coquitlam River elementary schools. The district will also hold more community meetings, including one June 24 at Leigh Elementary. For more details about the announcement go to the district’s website at sd43.bc.ca.

Crews kept busy fighting Tri-Cities fires

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Fire departments across the Tri-Cities have been kept busy the last week fighting several fires, including one that destroyed a home. The biggest fire of last weekend occurred Saturday evening in Coquitlam, destroying a house under construction in the 900 block of Porter Street and damaging two neighbouring homes. Fire crews were called out to the blaze at 6:45 p.m., but by the time they arrived, the structure was completely in flames. Fire chief Wade Pierlot explained the heat from the blaze caused two other homes to catch fire. Eventually, the situation grew to a third alarm. “We definitely had our hands full there trying to con-

tain that fire while we were also putting out the other adjacent structures,” the fire chief said. The two occupied homes suffered extensive damage, as flames spread to attic spaces in both cases, but the buildings were saved. The cause of that fire is currently under investigation. Pierlot said investigators are combing through the debris and speaking with neighbours to find out whether people saw anything suspicious. Investigators will also be trying to determine whether there were any tradespeople working on the home Saturday. The blaze was the second large fire for the department in two days. Early last Friday morning, a home on Cultus Court caught fire, but crews were able to save the structure.

Investigators are also looking closely into the cause of that blaze, as Pierlot noted it appears to have started from outside the home. It’s been an expensive and busy year for the department, with a number of large fires destroying buildings and impacting hundreds of people, including a blaze that destroyed two businesses in a strip mall in January and a townhouse fire on Glen Drive that gutted 24 units, leaving 100 people without a home. Pierlot suggested the nature of fires is cyclical. “You can’t put your finger on the reason, these things just seem to happen in cycles,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Meanwhile, warm weather also kept the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department busy, as a blaze broke out on Hamber Island near Belcarra

last Saturday afternoon. A fire about three acres in size broke out on the island, which isn’t inhabited but is accessible to people, and was eventually put out. David Gregory, a volunteer with the fire department, said the flames spread quickly, and could have been worse had the fire grown in size. He explained there is a narrow band of water separating the island from the mainland, and homes on the north side of the water could have been at risk. The fire department is confident the fire was caused by humans, as teens were seen in the area. It’s the fourth incident and second major fire related to a campfire in the last few weeks for the volunteer department. Two weeks earlier, a wildfire broke out in the Buntzen

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This home in the 900 block of Porter Street in Coquitlam was completely destroyed by fire last Saturday. Lake area near an abandoned BC Hydro power station. The fire was determined to be human caused — a fact that has frustrated the local department. Gregory noted the dry conditions can turn even a small

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Sobeys sues over Burquitlam property GROCERY CHAIN SAYS LAND IS CONTAMINATED

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A couple of large corporations could be headed to court over the remediation of a property under development in Burquitlam. According to a civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Sobeys Inc. and a group of its companies is suing three

other companies, including Imperial Oil, Burquitlam Building Ltd. and Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust, over alleged contamination of a property located around the old Safeway at the corner of Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road in Coquitlam. The suit by Sobeys, which owns Safeway and acquired the lands described in the suit

as the “Clarke Road Lands” in November 2013, claims an environmental investigation back in 2010 revealed that a plume of hydrocarbon contamination migrated from a gas station formerly owned by Imperial Oil, across the street at 581 Clarke Rd., to the lands in question. The suit noted Imperial Oil operated and owned a gas station on the property from the 1960s to 1985. Since 2010, Sobeys said it has incurred and continues to

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Burke Mountain (Smiling Creek Neighbourhood) New ElementarySchool Open House and Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) Community Consultation In anticipation of Provincial approval and funding for a new elementary school on Burke Mountain in the Smiling Creek neighbourhood, School District No. 43 would like to invite the community to an Open House and Community Consultation. Our goals are to share: the results of the Neighbourhood Learning Centre programming consultation process and public feedback received through our online survey; our collaborative work with the City of Coquitlam on this joint school/ park site; and a summary of the conceptual school design process so far and next steps.

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incur a number of costs related to the remediation, including the cost of the investigation, preparing a report, carrying out remediation and consultant costs. The lawsuit, which was filed in early May, notes in August 2013, Safeway was given a certificate of compliance from the Ministry of Environment certifying the lands had been remediated. In the second part of the suit, Sobeys claims an environmental investigation on land at 566 Clarke Rd. described as “Burquitlam Lands” revealed that a plume of TCE (trichloroethylene) and PCE (tetrachloroethylene) contamination had migrated from a former dry cleaning business on the property adjacent to the Clarke Road Lands. Morguard and Burquitlam Building are named as defendants in the second part of the suit. The plaintiff also claims the company has incurred costs due to remediation

at the site, and in 2013 the lands were given the OK by the province. Sobeys is seeking to have the Clarke Road Lands and “Additional Lands” declared a contaminated site, recoup the cost of remediation of its property from Imperial Oil, Burquitlam Building and Morguard and interest from May 2, 2013, when the cost of remediation was paid. None of the allegations have been proven in court and both Morguard and Burquitlam Building have yet to file a response to the civil claim. However, Imperial Oil has filed a response to the claim denying the allegations in the suit. In the response, Imperial denies that its historic operation of a service station nearby caused contamination to the Clarke Road Lands, and that such contamination did not impact the costs of remediation or necessitate the scale of remediation work undertaken by the plaintiff.

Court documents also reference the purchase of the Clarke Road Lands by Safeway from Shell Canada Ltd. in 2007. The response noted the Clarke Road and additional lands have historically been the site of a commercial development including the Safeway and service station operated by the “Shell” brand. Imperial claims the Clarke Road Lands were purchased by Safeway in or around 2007. Imperial also claims Safeway, as a “sophisticated commercial business operator” was aware or should have been aware of the contamination or potential contamination of the lands by virtue of a historic service station operation near the Clarke Road Lands. Imperial Oil suggested in court documents Safeway should have undertaken an environmental assessment of the Clarke Road Lands before the purchase.

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Attention Neighbours of Burke Mountain Members of the community are invited to attend a Public Information Session on the Future of School Sites on Burke Mountain Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: School Gymnasium Leigh Elementary School 1230 Soball Street, Coquitlam

When: Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Where: Gymnasium, Leigh Elementary School, 1230 Soball Street, Coquitlam

For more information call 604-939-9201 ext. 275, or email information@sd43.bc.ca .

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Buildings need renos, Coquitlam report says COUNCIL UPSET AS FIRE HALL, JUST 30 YEARS OLD, ON LIST

a new replacement facility,” the staff report notes. “In some cases, these facilities have reached or will be reaching soon, the end of their economic life cycle and may require demolition and/or replacement depending on the programming and service needs of the community.” John KURUCZ Councillors were surprised, and in some jkurucz@thenownews.com cases frustrated, by some of the facilities Coquitlam is going to have to weigh a num- presented by staff. The inclusion of the Town ber of costly decisions around some of the Centre Fire Hall was particularly troubling city’s most prominent buildings and structures for some, as the associated repair work was listed at close to $300,000 for within the next two years. a building that’s not even 30 A facilities update report years old. presented to city council by “What could possibly be staff lists a number of buildings wrong with the Town Centre — including the Town Centre What could Fire Hall that it’s now in this Fire Hall, Place Maillardville possibly be dire position?” asked Coun. and Poirier Community Centre Terry O’Neill. — that are in need of substanwrong with the Fire chief Wade Pierlot tial renovation work in 2016. Town Centre explained some re-sealing Seven buildings were flagFire Hall that it’s needs to be done to the exterged as “most challenging” ior, heating and air conditionfor the city’s 2016 work pronow in this dire ing work needs to be done, and gram, and the total cost for the position? some of the overhead doors remediation for those facilities –Coun. Terry O’Neill need servicing. He also noted is more than $2 million. the fire truck bays need to be Other facilities the city may need to refurbish include the Scout Hall in modernized to allow access for ladder trucks. “I wouldn’t say that you have an inferior fire Blue Mountain Park, the Town Centre tennis washroom facilities and the vehicle service hall there. Quite to the contrary, you have an excellent fire hall there,” he said. building at the Austin Works Yard. Council ultimately asked staff for further “These facilities have reached a point in their economic life cycle where the amount reports outlining the age of each of the buildof money required to keep the facilities in ings on the list, and the life expectancies of operation are substantial in comparison to each building from the time they were built.

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Coquitlam golf club ramps up to host Open

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com In two months, the Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam will be hosting the

best women golfers on the planet, and welcoming the world to the Tri-Cities. On Monday, organizers with the CP Women’s Open

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held a media event at the Austin Avenue golf club to mark another milestone on the way to the August event. Nearly all of the top 100 female golfers will be taking part in the top LPGA stop in Canada with a $2.25 million purse, including former No. 2 ranked golfer and twotime champ Lydia Ko, along with past champions Suzann Petterson, Cristie Kerr and Michelle Wie. The Vancouver Golf Club also played host to the event in 2012. But besides all the star power on the course, organizers are eager to welcome the local stars of the future by giving juniors under the age of 18 free admission to watch the championship. Paul Batchelor, the club’s co-chair, said he expects

more spectators than the 77,000 who came out to the event three years ago, especially with the free admission for kids. “I think it can only continue to grow,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Organizers are also hoping to have 1,300 volunteers to help with the event, which runs from Aug. 17 to 23. So far, they’re at about 925, but Batchelor expects the number to rise with advertising ramping up and media exposure. As for the course, the cochair said spectators can expect a great venue to highlight the women’s game. “The golf course is spectacular right now, and it’s in mid-season form,” he said. Besides the tournament, the event is an opportun-

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Golfer Lori Kane told reporters Monday she’s excited that kids will be able to attend the tourney for free. ity for the Tri-Cities and Coquitlam to shine. Batchelor suggested there will be an economic spinoff with golfers and fans staying in local hotels and eating in

the area. According to Golf Canada, the average economic impact for the host city is roughly $7 million to $8 million. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

• Claim your Home Owner Grant by July 2, 2015 in order to avoid penalties. Claim the grant even if you are not making a tax payment, your tax notice shows a credit balance or your mortgage company pays your tax bill. • Save time and claim the grant online - it’s fast and easy. Go to www.portmoody.ca/hog - you’ll need your folio number and access code from your tax notice. • See the application form for eligibility requirements. If you don’t have Internet access, fully complete the application form on the front of your tax notice and mail it in, or drop it off at the City Hall finance counter.

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est expense total — $9,001 — among staff. In all, about $34 million was paid to city employees who made more than $75,000 last year. Those who earned under that mark were collectively paid just over $37 million. Other high earners rounding out the top 10 include: • Sheena MacLeod, manager of financial services: $197,176 • Jozsef Dioszeghy, manager of engineering and public works: $196,297 • Ron Price, director of human resources: $191,729

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City manager Peter Steblin was the top earner in Coquitlam, at $284,732.

• Raul Allueva, manager of parks and rec: $190,519 • Wade Pierlot, fire chief: $184,454 • Perry Staniscia, manager of strategic initiatives: $179,211 • Jamie Umpleby, director of public works: $160,558 In terms of elected officials, Mayor Richard Stewart again topped the earnings list ($129,664) and expense totals ($15,633). In 2013, he earned $128,987 and claimed $16,449 in expenses. Coun. Craig Hodge’s $8,337 was the highest expense total among current council members, while former Coun. Neal Nicholson topped the list at $9,906. Councillors who served all of last year — Brent Asmundson, Hodge, Terry O’Neill, Mae Reid, Chris Wilson and Bonita Zarrillo — each earned $56,434. The two newcomers, Dennis Marsden and Teri Towner, were paid $4,341, while former Couns. Lou Sekora and Nicholson made $52,309. In all, elected officials earned $581,568, while claiming $75,165 in expenses.

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Fewer earn 6 figures at Coquitlam City Hall The number of six-figure earners at Coquitlam City Hall dropped significantly in the one-year span between 2013 and 2014, according to remuneration documents released Monday. There were 117 employees who earned more than $100,000 in 2014, while 142 staff members topped that mark in 2013. In 2012, 105 city staffers made north of $100,000. The number of employees in the exclusive $200,000plus club also dipped from five to three, though two of those managers who previously earned $200,000 — Bill Susak and Maurice Gravelle — have since retired. As was the case in 2013, city manager Peter Steblin earned the most among city staff and checked in at $284,732. The second highest earner, deputy city manager John Dumont, made $251,342, while planning manager Jim McIntyre earned $215, 311. City clerk Jay Gilbert claimed the high-

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Transportation was the No. 1 concern flagged by residents in both Coquitlam and around B.C.

A recent survey delving into residents’ well-being suggests pretty much everything is peachy keen in the City of Coquitlam. Findings from the Ipsos Reid 2015 Citizen Survey released Monday point to a 98 per cent level of satisfaction with quality of life in the city. Of that 98 per cent rating, 51 per cent of respondents categorized the quality of life as “very good,” while the remainder said it was “good.”

The results were weighed against findings from surveys in other B.C. cities. The provincial norm for those who suggested that quality of life in their city was very good checked in at 44 per cent. Ipsos Reid director Catherine Knaus noted the survey has been conducted locally since 2003, and pointed to a number of performance indicators the city has exceeded from years past. In particular, the number of residents who said the quality of life is very good has doubled in the last decade: in 2006, 25 per cent of respond-

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ents made that choice, compared to 51 per cent this year. When asked how the quality of life has changed, 52 per cent suggested it’s the same, 28 per cent said it has improved and 18 per cent said it has worsened. Participants in the survey were also asked an openended question around what actions they would take to improve the quality of life: 22 per cent said “nothing” and six per cent didn’t know. Those who did answer pointed to transit and transportation: nine per cent indicated a need to improve transit and public transportation, while seven per cent want traffic congestion lessened. More parks and green space, along with improved or expanded recreational facilities and services, also received seven per cent of those responses, respectively. The issue of transportation and public transit dominated the areas of concern for residents not only in Coquitlam, but across B.C. Thirty-nine per cent of local respondents said transportation is the biggest top-of-mind issue. When broken down further, those

issues include the quality and level of public transit, traffic congestion and the condition of streets and roads. Transportation was the biggest problem Coquitlam respondents flagged in the last survey in 2013, and the issue was the No. 1 concern across B.C. for this year as well. Garbage and recycling services also took a hit in this year’s poll when compared to 2013 findings, though the decrease was modest. Eighty-eight per cent of respondents were satisfied with those services this year, compared to 92 per cent in 2013. Since that time, the city has changed its garbage pickup model to every two weeks. The survey was conducted in mid-April, and Knaus said varying demographics were taken into account. Just over 500 residents participated in the survey, split across five areas of the city: 66 northeast residents took part, as well as 78 on the Westwood Plateau, 103 in the City Centre, 128 in central Coquitlam and 126 in west Coquitlam.

Port Moody’s Annual Report In accordance with Sections 97 to 99 of the Community Charter, Port Moody Council has prepared an annual report, which is available for public inspection and comment starting June 9, 2015. The report contains 2014 departmental highlights, financial statements and relevant statistical analysis. It also outlines how we met 2014 goals and introduces the new 2015-2018 Port Moody Council Strategic Plan.

Council will consider the report and public comments at their Regular Council Meeting on June 23 starting at 7pm, 100 Newport Dr Contact Dorothy Shermer, City Clerk at 604.469.4603 or dshermer@portmoody.ca for more information. Annual Report cover photo by Joep Olthuis

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Join us for the most awesome fun event ever! Saturday, June 20 Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave.) 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. We have eco-sculpture planting, banner painting, chalk art, and more. There’s something for all ages and abilities. Come by and add colour to your park at this FREE event! To ﬁnd out more about the many great events and activities planned for this summer, go to coquitlam.ca/CiB

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a fire. In the case of the Buntzen Lake fire, Coquitlam Mounties issued a ticket for $115 to a person for failing to report a fire under the Wildfire Act. For the Hamber Island fire, RCMP suggested the only information investigators have is that teens were in the area trying to put out the fire. Meanwhile, the most recent fire incident occurred Monday morning in Port Coquitlam.

Fire crews were called to a brush fire in Gates Park at 4:30 a.m. Fire chief Nick Delmonico said the fire broke out in an area of the park used by the city to dump old trees and bushes. The fire didn’t spread beyond the half-acre pile, but smoke was evident throughout the neighbourhood. Crews managed to get the fire under control, but the cause is still unknown. However, Delmonico pointed out there have been

a number of suspicious fires in the park recently. In fact, the fire department has been dealing with a large increase in fires, some suspicious and some not. The department has dealt with 25 to 30 fires in the last six weeks, almost the number it typically sees in a year. That has PoCo’s fire chief reminding residents to be careful in local parks. “The nature of the weather and how warm it is, it doesn’t take much to get things going,” Delmonico said.

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“As members of this golf course and [being] situated in Coquitlam, we have an obligation to give back to the community and the game,” Batchelor said. Part of giving back includes a major charitable component to the event. Canadian Pacific, the title sponsor, is raising money for BC Children’s Hospital through the CP Has Heart campaign in support of children’s heart health. In 2012, the charitable

efforts raised $1.8 million for the hospital, with the company poised to raise more than $1 million this year. One of Canada’s most decorated golfers is happy to see the tournament back at the Vancouver Golf Club. Lori Kane, who has won four LPGA events in her career, said the event’s return shows the commitment the club has to the women’s game, adding it’s difficult for any club to give up its course during the peak of summer. She’s also excited that kids can attend for free, sug-

gesting the event will be a place where young girls can hang out without their parents and perhaps be inspired to pick up the game of golf. “In this economy, it’s tough on families to come to any sporting event — if they know they can drop the kids off and come watch some golf, I think it’s a positive all the way around,” Kane said. Also on Monday, it was announced CP is extending its sponsorship of the event though 2018. Next year, the Open will be held in Calgary.

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It’s a long wait for schools

fter years of uncertainty, Burke Mountain residents learned Tuesday the school district has finally acquired the land needed to build five new schools. That’s the good news. The bad news? They won’t be ready for several years. The first, Smiling Creek Elementary, is slated to open in 2018. The second, Partington Creek or Sheffield Elementary, should open in 2020. For residents with older kids, though, the wait will be longer. Burke Mountain Secondary and North Coquitlam Middle are slated to open in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Another school, Marigold Elementary, should be holding classes by 2025. At a much-anticipated meeting Tuesday at Leigh Elementary, parents took exception to the news that while schools are coming, they won’t be ready in time for all Burke Mountain kids to attend. The parents grilled school district officials over the timeline for school openings, and asked what will be done in the meantime over a lack of bus service for students. Another community meeting is set for Wednesday, June 24 at Leigh Elementary, but don’t expect a sped-up timeline. The truth is, people who move into new developments are at the mercy of both developers and governments when it comes not just to schools, but to roads and other infrastructure like hospitals and libraries. The bonus of moving into a growing area is you get a chance to help shape it, through open houses held by the city and others to gather input. The downside is the amenities you’ve been promised may not come to pass, or if they do, they may take a lot longer than you’d hoped to arrive. Yet it doesn’t make sense to have schools built before residents move into an area, since they’d be largely empty as the area slowly fills in, so while we sympathize with parents and students as they wait for new schools to open on Burke Mountain, we hope others thinking of moving into a new development remember the old adage: buyer beware.

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LNG approval? Not yet POLITICIANS ARE HIGH-FIVING, BUT FIRST NATION IS STILL OPPOSED

aiting for the liquefied natural gas industry to finally set up shop in B.C. has been like watching an excruciatingly slowly played football game where the score has remained 0-0 since the opening kickoff. But it now appears one of the largest players may be about to finally cross the goal line and score, thus setting in motion what could end up to be several “touchdowns” by LNG companies in this province. Or will it? A consortium led by the Malaysian government-owned energy giant Petronas has made what it calls a “conditional” final investment decision to build an $11.4-billion LNG terminal near Prince Rupert. One of the conditions (approval by the B.C. legislature) is a foregone conclusion. The other — federal environmental approval — has so far proven to be elusive, although it may still be granted before long. But there’s a third “condition” the consortium (Pacific NorthWest LNG) so far hasn’t addressed or included in its official explanation of its decisionmaking process: approval of relevant First Nations bands in the area where the terminal is supposed to be built. B.C.’s Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman insists the deal is basically done, but his endless optimism about all things LNG is part of his job title.

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The news release that Pacific NorthWest LNG issued, heralding its conditional approval of the project, is not legally binding. In fact, one has to wonder whether, given the intense competition that rules the worldwide LNG industry and markets, this latest announcement is simply part of the strategic manoeuvring that occurs among these energy giants. In any event, back to the conditions. The B.C. legislature will reconvene sitting sometime this summer (likely late July) to pass legislation authorizing what’s called the “project development agreement” to build the LNG terminal. Given the B.C. Liberals’ strong support for the LNG industry and the fact they enjoy a majority in the house, the vote outcome is automatic. The federal environmental assessment review is a bit trickier. The project has been in the review process for more than two years now, and there is no end in sight. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, which is conducting the review, stood down earlier this month and told Pacific NorthWest LNG to provide more details about the project’s potential impact on local salmon habitat. Where things get a bit hazy about this “condition” is the approaching federal election campaign. If there is no decision handed down

by the CEAA before the campaign begins in September, the next government may be charged with signing off on approval. If the ruling Stephen Harper Conservatives win the election, the chances of the project getting federal approval will presumably be quite good. But what might happen if the federal Liberals or the federal NDP win power, or form a coalition government to block the Conservatives? Support for an LNG industry among NDPers is spotty at best (a huge segment of the party strongly opposes the practice of fracking, which is used to extract natural gas from deep in the ground), so a federal government led, or partly led, by that party would presumably cast a cloud of uncertainty over any LNG project. And then we come to something governments at both levels and the industry itself have much less control over: the support of First Nations for this industry and this particular project. The Lax Kw’alaam First Nation, which claims the land where Pacific NorthWest LNG hopes to locate its terminal, has already turned down a $1.15 billion benefit package from the consortium in exchange for its support for the project. Since then, talks have quietly been taking place with the First Nation and it may very well revisit its initial decision. We’ll see. But for now, for all the high-fiving and backslapping the B.C. government is doing over this “conditional” investment decision, the fact remains that Petronas and its partners have still not carried the ball over the goal line. Until they do, any end zone celebration dance should remain on hold. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

LETTERS WHAT’S WITH ALL THE MARIJUANA HYSTERICS?

I too share the outrage of Health Minister Rona Ambrose concerning the Supreme Court allowing marijuana derivatives to be used for medical purposes. This decision was made to accommodate children being prescribed medical marijuana. In my way of thinking, if these prepubescent potheads can’t spark up a doobie like the rest of the potheads, they have no right to be using it in the first place. And everyone seems to be ignoring a glaring side effect of this marijuana use by these children. I don’t know which U.S. president funded it, but a scientific paper that was released in the late ’60s outlined a serious consequence of marijuana use. This report was tabled by Prof. Billy Bob Rheddneckt, a teacher’s assistant/hall monitor at Montford Technical School in Oglethorpe, Ga. It stated unequivocally that marijuana is a gateway drug and that there is a 100-per-cent chance or better that children dabbling with marijuana will

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jkurucz@thenownews.com The number of bears killed in Coquitlam last year hovered near an all-time low when measured against statistics recorded during the last decade. Four bears were killed by the Conservation Officer Service in 2014, compared to seven in 2013. A Coquitlam city staff

report issued Monday noted some of those fatalities were “directly related to the availability of household garbage.” Another bear was killed by a resident last year. One bear was destroyed in 2009, the lowest number of deaths since the Conservation Officer Service began issuing stats in 2006. Fourteen bears were killed in 2008, the highest number

on record. In all, the Conservation Officer Service received 1,195 calls about bears last year, compared to 1,565 in 2013 and 950 in 2012. Eight bears were relocated last year, the second-highest total behind the 11 that received a ride out of town in 2009. However, Coun. Brent Asmundson questioned the effectiveness of where the

bears are relocated to, as three of the eight bears taken outside of the city last year eventually returned within two weeks. “They know how to travel and where to go. They do come back,” he said. Another area of concern flagged by council Monday was the timeliness of green waste pickup in bear-prone neighbourhoods on Burke Mountain and the Westwood NOW FILE PHOTO

The Conservation Officer Service shot four bears in Coquitlam in 2014, compared to seven in 2013. Plateau. Mayor Richard Stewart said six to eight bears were spotted in a Burke Mountain neighbourhood on a recent holiday Monday — a day when no garbage pickup was available. He suggested their presence was likely due to a few factors: being habituated to the Monday pickup schedule in the area, or the fact that some homeowners placed their garbage and green waste outside the night before. Stewart and other council members also questioned whether the city’s waste contractor is arriving at homes in time for scheduled pickups. “This is life and death — and the ones that will die are the bears,” he said. City bylaws stipulate that garbage and green carts be placed curbside between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. on pickup days.

Steffanie Warriner, the city’s manager of environmental services, said the city is working alongside the contractor to add an additional truck to busier pickup routes. “We have some work to do with the contractor to see how we can expedite and make collection a little less bear-friendly,” she said. Outside of reports to the Conservation Officer Service, the city also received 247 calls regarding bears last year, representing 69 per cent of the total call volume related to urban wildlife. Calls about raccoons came in second on the list at 52, while 27 calls came in regarding coyotes. Ninety-three calls were fielded by the city regarding pest control, and 73 per cent of those calls (71) had to do with the presence of rodents. Ten calls were made about crows, while five came in concerning squirrels.

COUNCIL MEETINGS When: Tuesday, June 23, 2015

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com While the province won’t appeal a B.C. Review Board decision to grant a notorious child killer escorted visits into the Tri-Cities, family members of his victims say they’ll continue to make sure he doesn’t get any freedom. Last Friday, B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced the government won’t appeal a review board decision from last month that grants Allan Schoenborn more freedoms, including escorted leave from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam, where he is receiving treatment. Schoenborn killed his three children in 2008 in Merritt but was found not guilty by reason of mental disorder. Anton said the Criminal Justice Branch reviewed the decision and determined it can’t meet the legal requirements to have it set aside. That stance was quickly slammed by Darcie Clarke, whose three children were killed by Schoenborn. In a statement, Clarke said the “dread” of the original

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Local youth share their views on life

he way that women are judged for their looks is a trend that, although not new, is still as dangerous and as negative as it has always been. Of course, nowadays people like to argue that the whole idea of women being judged for their appearances is a thing of the past, whereas all the while girls are bombarded with glorified pictures of perfect-looking women wherever they go, be it on TV, in magazines and social media — or really anywhere. The truth is, these images aren’t just in the media. In real life, there are a lot of women who spend a lot of time on their hair and makeup, and there are some women who are just naturally gorgeous, no effort required. When I go out and about, I do see a lot of women who are seemingly perfect, making me think that maybe what I see on TV and in the media isn’t so unattainable for some people. But that’s not the problem. The problem is that women like this, women who are beautiful, are valued more than other women. Now, it’s not reasonable to expect people to pay no attention to appearances. If looks were discarded and people were solely judged based on who they are on the inside, that would be great. That would also, how-

MY GENERATION Skylar Brown

ever, probably be the unrealistic mark of a utopian world. Of course people who are physically attractive are going to get the most attention; that’s how it probably will always be. But there is a double standard. If a man isn’t thought of as attractive, that seems to be just fine with everybody. Most people wouldn’t even notice, let alone feel compelled to comment on his looks. On the other hand, if a woman isn’t considered traditionally attractive, it can almost feel like the elephant in the room, something that everybody notices but won’t say, at least not to her face, which brings us to the next issue. People feel bizarrely entitled to talk behind a woman’s back about her appearance. Everybody says that only women gossip about each other, but guys do it too. Not any guy who I would ever be interested in dating, but you know. It does happen. Guys can be a little cattier than most people like to admit.

n June 6, I officially graduated from high school. Thirteen years, more than half of my life, had led up to that moment. The moment I finally gained my freedom. The moment I stepped into the real world. Walking across the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage, clutching my diploma in my hands while simultaneously attempting not to stumble in four-inch heels, I crossed into the realm of adulthood. Thousands of emotions bubbled up and raced through in a blur, though in that moment, the only thing sticking out was pure terror. They say that high school graduation, the culmination of a child’s education journey, is one of the most exciting, memorable and happy moments of their lives. I’m sure that’s true for many people who have gone through the whole graduation process, but I’m an exception. Driving towards the theatre the morning of my graduation, I felt as if I was still dreaming in my bed at home, safe and comfortable. Sitting in the plush chairs of the Queen E, listening to strangers, peers and principals recite their versions of a commencement speech, my entire body felt

MY GENERATION Ellie Langr

numb. I couldn’t fathom the fact that I was actually graduating, that my childhood was coming to a swift close. Graduation marks an end. An end to school, an end to adolescence, an end to life as you know it. Suddenly you’re thrust into the real world and ultimately bombarded with expectations and responsibilities, whether you like it or not. Xenophobia is defined as the fear of the unknown, of anything beyond one’s comfort zone. During my three-hour high school graduation, sitting silently in my blue cap and gown, I felt awfully xenophobic. I wanted time travelling machines to be real. Amid the fear coursing through my veins, watching as my classmates crossed the stage and received their diplomas, I envisioned the future. I remembered that, come fall, I would be exploring university and living a new life. Thinking

My point is, people are hypocritical. And no one can deny that women’s rights have come a long way. Women can be astronauts, professors, they can own businesses … they can do so many things that they could never have done before. But beauty still seems to come first, in a way. It’s almost as though, yes, women can be smart and funny and all these good things — but first, they have to be pretty. Then we can talk about everything else. I think that’s sad, and I also think it’s unfortunate that people have become so closed-minded about what is beautiful. I mean, what is beauty? I couldn’t tell you, but I hope that one day what we consider beautiful becomes more of a substantive concept. Sometimes something as simple as someone’s eyes or their smile or the way that they laugh can totally transform them. The more you close your eyes to all these little things, the more programmed, the more judgmental, you become. Personally I think that the woman who brings the most joy to others, who is the funniest, the most mysterious and the most unpredictable … well, I think she’s the fairest of them all. Skylar Brown is going into Grade 12 at Pinetree Secondary. about the various opportunities and experiences on the horizon, I realized that, as corny as this sounds, every end marks a new beginning, a new book being pulled off the shelf, and I was desperate to turn the crisp, new page. Being abruptly shoved into reality is immeasurably petrifying. The day of my graduation, I didn’t think I would be able to cope with the swift ultimatum. After living in a panicked state the entire day, I came to the obvious realization that everything eventually comes to an end. While the end of a journey can be nerve-wracking, saddening, or all around horrible, life goes on. In the wise words inscribed onto the famous golden snitch by Albus Dumbledore, “I open at the close.” High school graduation is what every kindergarten kid dreams of. I have a piece of advice for all future graduates: don’t forget to enjoy it. When you cross that stage, remember that being afraid is natural. Overcome the fear, embrace the fear, revel in the fear, and be eager for new things to cross your path. Congratulations to the Class of 2015; welcome to your new journey. Ellie Langr is a Charles Best grad.

love it here in B.C. I love the mountains, the ocean and everything that fits in between. I often forget how amazing it is right here at home, but like most of the friends and people I know, I want to travel. I want to get out of North America and be someplace where it feels different. I can easily go down into America where in most cities and states it isn’t too different from Canada, and why is that? Why are we, as our own independent country, so similar to the United States? Because we are so close? That definitely plays a big role, but also because we are so connected. The amazing technological advances are bringing the whole world closer together to create one enormous global community, which is not something I am particularly excited about. I love hearing and learning about culture that is different from my own. I want to go where I can experience the whole country speaking a different language or having a certain accent, where they dress different from me, and they eat and cook different from me. However, if each corner of the Earth is constantly being brought closer together through technology, what will travel be like for future generations? Will flying all across the globe feel any different than

MY GENERATION Bridget Buglioni

being at home? I have access to almost the entire world at my fingertips. I can tour the streets of New York, Paris and Tokyo using Google Earth; I can live stream events happening all over; I can buy clothing from anywhere with online shopping. As long as I have Internet, I can see the world. But that is all I would be doing, seeing the world. I wouldn’t be feeling it, tasting it, living in it — experiencing it. Technology has created an astronomical amount of opportunities for everyone to explore from the comfort of their own home. There is something really special about seeing things for the first time, whether it be a person, a place or an event. The initial “wow” you feel cannot easily be recreated. Sometimes I wonder if people feel any sort of “wow factor” at all. Before vacations, many people search up the place they are going to and scroll through countless pictures of the beach, the hotel room, the pool and, while I admit I’ve done it

ho knew that life could get so out of hand and so claustrophobic at the same time? I know that is a pretty big question for someone who is only 17, who has barely lived long enough to know what life is really about, but it is such a poor reality for everyone my age. We get bombarded with schoolwork, thrown into chores, encouraged to find a job, expected to get great grades or we will have no future, hounded to watch our siblings, all while trying to be the best son or daughter ever. Responsibilities and expectations are tossed every which way at us and all we can do is just add them to our already weighted shoulders. I can barely remember a life before all these tasks swallowed me whole that I can’t stop longing for it to come back. That carefree childhood, where I could do what I wanted, when I wanted, and how I wanted without any responsibilities standing in my way. I pray for the summers of never-ending sleepovers with my best friend. Where we would play in the sun for hours, chase her dog until we couldn’t breathe, and build our

MY GENERATION Katelyn White

kingdoms in the hot golden sand. When night would fall we would lie on the trampoline and forget to go to sleep. Sometimes I hope for the opportunity to wear whatever I want and not care if it looks ridiculous. To wear something as silly as red rain boots with blue socks, a rainbow skirt and a bright purple shirt. Topped off with a yellow sand bucket for a hat, it would be the outfit of the decade and to just be perfectly happy with that. But the outfits that girls are wearing nowadays only put more pressure on you to look your best and most stylish as every day passes. More so, I long for some “Mommy & Me” time like it used to be. On rainy days we would bake all kinds of recipes: blueberry muffins, zucchini bread, chocolate or lemon meringue pies, even peanut butter balls. We would sit and build simple, mind-numbing

myself, I’ve eliminated all the surprise. The Internet makes it so easy to know exactly what’s coming. My family has told me that when they’ve travelled back to countries that they’ve seen in the past, things have been different. Hearing this always disappoints me, and makes me feel like I need to hurry and see the world before it all changes. However, I don’t know why I’ve expected all the countries around the world to stay the same as when my parents and grandparents were young. I guess I’ve always loved hearing stories from other people’s travels and I’m just wanting my own trips to live up to what I’ve been told. I hope that one day when I am able to see the world I will be able to experience places that are far different from here in B.C. I hope that technology doesn’t bring the world so close together that we can’t feel the difference from place to place. I know that the world is going to continue to develop and change as I grow up. Hopefully different cultures will maintain their traditions so I’ll be able to experience and feel the change from country to country and city to city like the generations before me. Bridget Buglioni is going into Grade 12 at Charles Best. puzzles or make random cards for no apparent reason. Now, 12 years later, “Mommy & Me” time consists of ranting about the latest problems — on both ends — and playing a game of cards, if we are lucky. Why can’t my life just go back to being simple? The one thing that I did say when I was younger was, “I can’t wait until I’m older.” But why? Why did being old seem so much better? I can tell you, the opportunities that we get as we grow are better and better — going downtown with friends, being able to drive, having your first boyfriend/ girlfriend, having your first drink. But the reality of everything life brings — dangers, responsibilities, heart-break, monsters, demons — outweighs the fantasy. If only I knew that back then. We will always want to go back to those better times, especially on the days where the walls are closing in. But unfortunately they will only remain childhood memories. So what we have to do is face whatever life throws at us next with heads held high, accepting the challenge. Katelyn White is going into Grade 12 at Charles Best.

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing

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

Date: Monday, June 22, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

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The text amendment would also amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to add deﬁnitions for pet care services and animal shelter to clarify non-veterinary pet care service uses. These non-veterinary uses are not permitted and are not proposed to be permitted in the C-1 Local Commercial zone.

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The intent of Bylaw 4552, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4552, 2015 from CS-1 Service Commercial and CS-2 Limited Commercial to C-7 Transit Village Commercial.

The intent of Bylaw 4566, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to add to the C-1 Local Commercial zone a deﬁned veterinary service, limited to the treatment and care of sick and injured pets, as a site-speciﬁc permitted use.

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The intent of Bylaw 4551, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4551, 2015 from General Commercial to Transit Village Commercial.

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Item 3 Addresses: 3410 Queenston Avenue and 1375 Coast Meridian Road The intent of Bylaw 4564, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4564, 2015 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential and RTM-1 Street-Oriented Village Home Residential. If approved, the RTM-1 zone would facilitate the development of four (4) street-oriented village home lots fronting Queenston Avenue and the RS-7 zone would facilitate the development of nine (9) single-family lots and one (1) two-family residential lot.

How do I ﬁnd out more information?

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Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from June 9th to June 22nd in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

William Elmer Falconer lobbied for years to get the Glen Pine Pavilion for seniors built in Coquitlam.

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

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How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert City Clerk

Public service planned for Elmer Falconer John KURUCZ He’s being remembered as a tireless advocate for seniors’ issues and a driving force behind the establishment of Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion. William Elmer Falconer died on May 24 at the age of 85, though his contributions to the city will be immortalized with a public celebration of life on Thursday, June 25 at Glen Pine. It’s a suitable place to say goodbye to the former Coquitlam resident, as Falconer was instrumental in leading a large seniors’ movement in the early 2000s to lobby council to build the 50-plus seniors’ pavilion. “At that time he started putting the pressure on and going to the mayor and council and planning staff,” his son Bill told the Tri-Cities NOW. “His big spiel at the time was, ‘Hey, we’re seniors, our time is now.’” Commonly referred to as Elmer, Falconer began volunteering with the city in 2002, and became head of the Glen Pine 50 Plus Society committee a year later. By the summer of 2003, the group had gathered enough momentum to lobby council for the establishment of a standalone seniors’ facility in the City Centre. By 2005, the commitments were in place from the council of the day and Glen Pine opened its doors to the public on Jan. 8, 2008. “Elmer was a strong leader who followed his vision to have a place where seniors can meet friends and be active in the Town Centre area. His enthusiasm and passion inspired the ones around him,” recalled Helga Ovington, a facilities supervisor at Glen Pine who knew Elmer for almost a decade. Falconer was born on Oct. 9, 1929 in Regina and moved to Coquitlam in 1990 to be closer to his son Bill and his grandkids. His career was focused on the auto sector, while his passions were widespread: he enjoyed music, travelling by RV and was said to be a massive history buff. His son Bill noted that he traced the family name back hundreds of years to Scotland, where his ancestors helped train falcons for kings. “He had a passion for life and he saw a lot and did a lot with his life — he was a very smart man, but he was entirely self-taught,” Bill said. “To this day I still have a hard time with computers. But my dad never did. He never saw things as a challenge, he would just figure it out. He always said, ‘If some dummy can invent it and create it, some other dummy can take it apart and fix it.’ Today, Glen Pine boasts more than 1,700 members who are active and engaged in the community. “Elmer’s vision has benefited thousands of seniors in our community, and his persistence and dedication over many years truly made a difference in how Coquitlam serves its 50-plus residents,” Mayor Richard Stewart said in an e-mail to the Tri-Cities NOW. “He leaves behind a real legacy.” Falconer is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughter, Leslie and son, William. He had four grandchildren — Kyle, Bryan, Scott and Leah — along with great grandchildren Leighton, Victoria and Blake. The June 25 celebration of life runs from 3 to 5 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion. Attendees are asked to RSVP by calling 604927-6940 by June 23.

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Honda says the hardware is about nine kilograms lighter than before and responds more quickly. Unlike most competing systems, the Pilot’s AWD can direct 100 per cent of the rear torque to the outside wheel while turning, without applying braking force to the inside wheel. The resulting “torque vectoring” creates more cornering control/stability with reduced understeer (the natural tendency for the vehicle to want to travel in a straight line when the steering wheel is turned). AWD-equipped Pilots also have “Intelligent Traction Management” that lets the driver vary torque delivery to the four wheels via Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand terrain settings. Despite the increased dimensions and added power, fuel economy is pegged at 12.4 l/100 km in the city and 8.8 highway for front-wheel-drive sixspeed models and 13.0/9.3 with AWD (12.4/9.3 with the nine-speed). Those numbers are slightly better than for the 2015 Pilot, aided by a 136-kilogram weight reduction. Over the road, a combination of less heft, more power, and AWD improvements provide the 1,850-kilogramplus Pilot with impressive acceleration and a noticeable crispness in the turns, which is a quality that many of its competitors lack. We’re not talking sports car-like by any means — that’s not what this rig is all about — but the Pilot’s sharpness is reassuring. At $37,200 (up to $52,200 for the content-laden Touring AWD) the Pilot’s pricing is little changed over the 2015 model. Virtually everything else has been thoroughly retooled, replaced or refreshed to make the vehicle drive better, load and unload more easily and, therefore, be more popular. What you should know: 2016 Honda Pilot Type: Four-door, front- /all-wheeldrive tall wagon Engine (hp): 3.6-litre SOHC V6 (280) Transmissions: Six-speed automatic; nine-speed automatic (opt.) Market position: The popularity of mid-size wagons with three rows of seats remains steady due to the transportation needs of many families along with the need for AWD to securely transport them in a variety of conditions. Points: Total redesign forgoes edgy for conservative; Larger vehicle weighs significantly less than previous model and most competing

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Dance recital June 28 in PoCo Looking for a cultural event to attend? The Kauhane School of Polynesian Dance will host a recital at the Terry Fox Theatre, at 1260 Riverwood Gt. in PoCo, on Sunday, June 28. Doors open at 12:15 p.m., while the show starts at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $15, and are available at bookings@hula spirit.com. The school, which has 100 students of varying ages, focuses on Polynesian dance styles, including hula, Tahitian and Maori.

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Barbecue on June 25 to help food bank Jeremy DEUTSCH

need to access the food bank, one family having to access it is one too many.” At last year’s barbecue, the RCMP and the With so much going on during summer, it Tri-Cities NOW raised more than $1,600 in can be easy to forget about those in the com- donations and 500 pounds of food for SHARE. The force is hoping to beat last year’s total. munity who need a helping hand. And this year a new partner, PriceSmart In the case of the food bank, however, the Foods, has joined the effort, providing both need never eases. This is the time of year when donations are the food and the location. Gord Gauthier, general manager of the at their lowest. That reality has prompted the Coquitlam PriceSmart in Pinetree Village, explained the store does a lot of fundraising RCMP and the Tri-Cities NOW for the food bank, as it’s the to team up once again to hold company’s number one charity their second-annual Half-Way sponsor. to Christmas Food and Fund When the store was Drive to raise food and money While last year approached by the Tri-Cities for the SHARE food bank. was successful, NOW, he said it made perfect On Thursday, June 25, Trisense to partner on the event. Cities residents are invited the new venue Gauthier said he underto enjoy a burger for a good and support stands the needs of the food cause, at a barbecue in front from PriceSmart, bank, noting support tends to of PriceSmart in the Pinetree dwindle around this time of Village shopping centre. the RCMP and year. For a $7 donation, you get SHARE will “It’s not really on the radar a burger, chips and a drink, make this year’s when it gets to summertime and the money goes toward the and the need is always there,” food bank. barbecue even he told the Tri-Cities NOW. The barbecue runs from 11 bigger. Meanwhile, Tri-Cities NOW a.m. to 2 p.m. and people are –Shannon Balla, publisher Shannon Balla said encouraged to bring a non-pershe’s eager to have the newsishable food item for donation. Tri-Cities NOW paper team up with various Coquitlam RCMP Insp. Bryon Publisher community partners for a Massie said it’s important for second time. the local police force to take “While last year was successful, the new part in an event like this in the community. “It’s about community, it’s about supporting venue and support from PriceSmart, the people within the community and in this par- RCMP and SHARE will make this year’s barticular case we’re supporting people who are becue even bigger,” she said. “And ultimately, that will mean more truly in need [at] this time of year,” he said. “Any time you’re dealing with people who money and food to help the less fortunate in jdeutsch@thenownews.com

Please Join Us! You are invited to our first Public Open House for the Flavelle Oceanfront property. We are starting a conversation with the community that will form a vision for the future of this important property. This is our first Public Open House in a series of Open Houses and Community Kiosks that will occur over the next few months. Join us on June 23 to see what we’ve heard to date and to share your ideas. Project team members will be available to answer any questions you may have. For more information, please email bchisholm@brookpooni.com.

Event Details: Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Time:

4:00pm - 7:00pm (Drop-In)

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Tri-Cities NOW sales rep Bentley Yamaura, left, joins Gord Gauthier, general manager of the Pinetree Village PriceSmart; Coquitlam RCMP Insp. Bryon Massie; Jake Moir, a fund development officer with SHARE; and Coquitlam RCMP Const. Jamie Phillipson to promote next week’s barbecue, which costs $7 per person. the Tri-Cities.” For the SHARE Family & Community Services Society, the efforts to raise food and funds at this time of year are appreciated. “Summer is always a very slow time of year for donations to the food bank, but hunger doesn’t change with the seasons,” said Jake Moir, a fund development officer with SHARE. “In fact, it is during the summer months

that many of the Tri-Cities families struggle to make up for the school breakfasts and lunches that are provided throughout the year.” He noted 36 per cent of SHARE’s food bank clients are children, and the organization relies almost entirely on the generosity of the community members to help keep the food bank shelves stocked throughout the year to support them. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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Coquitlam’s turn to take part coincides with Father’s Day. Families across the province will be offered a slew of freebies to entice them to develop a love for fishing and the outdoors: rods, reels and tackle will be provided for those who do not have their own gear, and participating families won’t be required to purchase a fishing licence for the duration of the weekend. Expert anglers will also be on hand to help teach the fundamentals of fishing at Sunday’s event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, see www.bcfamilyfishing.com.

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LEARN ABOUT SCOTTISH CULTURE Haggis and Highland dancing will be front and centre in Coquitlam this weekend at one of the city’s marquee festivals. Percy Perry Stadium will host the annual BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival, an event that combines everything from heavy lifting to tartans and whisky tasting. Slated to run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, the festival will include all the mainstays from years past: drumming and pipe bands, activities for kids, jigs and reels, Scottish country dancing, food vendors and more. Musicians scheduled to perform include the Vancouver Police and the Irish Regiment of Canada pipe bands, along with the Simon Fraser University and Dowco Triumph Street pipe bands. Tickets range in price between $3.50 and $13, plus service fees.

For more information, see www.bchighlandgames.com.

CELEBRATE DAISY DAY IN AUSTIN HEIGHTS A free pancake breakfast, kids’ games and live music are just a few of the activities that will be rolled out as part of this weekend’s fifth-annual Daisy Day celebration in Coquitlam’s Austin Heights. The celebration runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, and is akin to a traditional street party with magicians, children’s entertainers and more. Musical acts slated to perform include the Coastal Sound Youth Choir, Tony Prophet and Fat Jazz. A series of demonstrations will also be featured throughout the day from Sun Hang Do Martial Arts, the Stoqw’eyle Dancers and the Lindbjerg Academy, among others. A pancake breakfast kicks off the day from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and the gathering takes place at 1000 Austin Ave.

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Highland dancing — along with pipe bands, heavy lifting events and whisky tasting — is a highlight of the BC Highland Games, which take place Saturday in Coquitlam. For more information, The event is open to people TRY YOUR HAND check out www.austin- of all ages and will include AT FISHING heights.ca. eco-sculpture planting, banA free day of fishner painting, chalk art, yarn ing is being offered bombing, summer flower at Coquitlam’s JOIN A PLANT planting and more. Lafarge Lake on Sunday, PARTY The plant party runs from June 21 to signal the arrival Green thumbs can get their gar- 2 to 5 p.m. at the park, locat- of a pair of yearly traditions. Sixteenth-annual Family dening fix on ed at 1046 Brunette Ave. in Fishing Weekend celebraSaturday, June 20 as part of Coquitlam. For more information, see tions will be in full swing a Coquitlam in Bloom event www.coquitlam.ca. across B.C. this weekend, and at Mackin Park.

PULL SOME STRINGS Coquitlam’s CUTIE ukulele circle is staging a rehearsal and meeting for those interested in the art of all things four strings. The gathering takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre and will help those in the local ukulele community prepare for a series of upcoming performances: July 1 at Town Centre Park as part of Canada Day celebrations along with a July 28 show at the Glen Pine Pavilion. For more information, check out www.cutiecircle. com.

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Group seeks former French immersion students

As part of a summer-long project, Canadian Parents for French is on the search for French immersion graduates from the Tri-Cities to ask them: Where Are They Now? “Graduates of French immersion programs include Olympians, journalists, engineers, ministers, teachers and so much more,” said Patti Holm, president of Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon. “For many others learning French created some unique opportunity, be it socially, culturally or professionally. We launched the WhereAreTheyNow.ca project to catch up with French immersion graduates from the Tri-Cities, capture their experiences and share their stories to help inspire current students.” To learn more, visit WhereAreTheyNow.ca.

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Dogs, train your humans City of Coquitlam bylaw officers will be out in parks this summer reminding local dogs to “train their humans,” according to a light-hearted press release from the city that targets bad behaviour on the part of dog owners. “In an effort to ensure that Coquitlam’s parks remain userfriendly for all people and animals, bylaw officers will be reminding dogs (and their humans) of three key responsibilities,” the press release states: • Ensuring dogs are connected to their human on a leash — even if the dog is friendly and well- behaved, other dogs and humans can find them scary or intimidating when they’re not tethered to a human. • Ensuring humans are cleaning up the dog’s waste — even if the bag says “compostable” or “biodegradable” it needs to go in the garbage, not in the bushes. • Ensuring the dog has a current licence — not only is this the best way to reunite a dog and human if separated, but the funds received help animals at the Coquitlam Animal Shelter. “Dogs and humans demonstrating these behaviours may be rewarded with treats,” according to the city, which adds that “bylaw officers may also ticket those who are breaking these rules.” To learn more about responsible pet ownership, visit www. coquitlam.ca/trainyourhuman.

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Tub tips for when your cat needs a scrub According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, indoor cats rarely need baths. That’s because indoor cats use their tongues and teeth to stay relatively clean. While cats can benefit from routine brushing, which can reduce shedding and cut back on hairballs, the bath tub is a place cats need not visit regularly. But sometimes cats find themselves in sticky situations that dirty their coats and give them a less than agreeable odor. In such instances, a bath may be the only way to clean up your cat. Cat owners concerned about bathing cats can consider the following tips, courtesy of the ASPCA. • Trim the claws. Cats are unlikely to find a bathtub comfortable, so cat owners should expect them to resist. Owners can protect themselves from such resistance by trimming their cat’s claws prior to bath time. • Brush your cat’s hair. Matted hair can be a nuisance come bath time, and that can translate into a lengthier bath that will try the patience of cat and owner alike. Just before bath time, brush your cat’s hair to loosen any matted areas. Once hair has been brushed, gently insert some cotton into your cat’s ears to prevent water from getting inside them. • Choose the right time. Mellow or tired cats are less likely to resist a bath than well-rested cats with lots of energy, so choose a time of day when your cat

is typically mellow to give the animal its bath. Allow the cat to play with some toys prior to bath time so he or she grows a little tired. • Use a bath mat. Cats likely won’t be comfortable in the tub or sink, and that comfort level is only further compromised if they are slipping around. Use a bath mat so your cat is not slipping and sliding. • Use lukewarm water. When bathing your cat, use only lukewarm water. Get your frisky friend wet in three to four inches of water before gently massaging a solution that is one part cat shampoo and five parts water into his or her hair. Massage in the direction of the hair growth and do not use human shampoo, which can dry out cats’ skin. When the time comes to rinse the soap, once again gently use lukewarm water, taking caution to avoid getting soap and water into your cat’s eyes, ears and nose. Make sure there is no remaining shampoo residue, which can irritate the skin and attract more dirt. • Dry your cat off. Long-hair cats may need their fur to be untangled with wide-toothed combs. Short-hairs can be dried in a warm place with a large towel wrapped around their bodies. Some cats may be comfortable if you use a hair dryer set on the lowest heat setting to dry them off, but don’t push it if your cat is not responding well to the hair dryer. — MetroCreative

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Dealing with the death of a beloved pet The strong bonds many people share with their pets can make the death of those pets, be it sudden or expected, difficult to handle. It’s not uncommon to be traumatized when a pet dies, and such grief may be influenced by the pet’s age at the time of its death, the circumstances surrounding that death and the nature of the relationship between the owner and pet. Different pet owners deal with the death of a pet in different ways, but the following are some ways to cope with the loss of a companion animal. • Recognize that everyone feels differently. Grief is expressed in many different ways. What one person experiences may not be the norm for another. You may go through a variety of emotions, from anger at the circumstances and being left without your pet, to guilt if you believe there may have been something more you could have done to prolong the animal’s life. Mourn in your own way, and afford others the same opportunity. •Reach out to others. Grief often can turn a person inward, and your feelings may be bottled up. Talking about your emotions, whether it’s with a trusted friend or even a therapist, may help. Online message boards that cover grief and

pet loss may provide the support you need. Leaning on others who have been in your shoes may help you recover more quickly. • Create mementos or a legacy for the pet. Creating mementos may help children who are having their own difficulty dealing with pet loss. Work with your child to create a photo album or plant a tree to honor your pet. Dealing with a pet that must be euthanized can be especially difficult. Pet owners can choose to be in the room during the procedure, and that decision should not be made lightly. If you think you can handle it and you want to be there to comfort your pet, then you might be more comfortable being in the room. But being present when a pet is euthanized can be emotional, so give this decision serious consideration. Once a pet has died, many owners debate whether or not to bring a new pet into their homes. Another animal around the house can fill the void created when your previous pet passed away, and some people adopt or buy a new pet before an old or sick pet passes away to make the transition as smooth as possible. A new pet should only be brought into the home when you’re ready to build a new relationship. — MetroCreative

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Father’s Day is a time to celebrate love

Learn about the City of Port Coquitlam’s 2014 accomplishments and plans for the future in the 2014 Annual Report.

Annual Reporting on Municipal Finances The public is invited to comment on the City of Port Coquitlam’s 2014 Audited Financial Statements and Annual Municipal Report on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall.

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View the 2014 Annual Report online now at www.portcoquitlam.ca/annualreport. Printed copies also available at City Hall. Please fax or email any concerns, comments or questions for Council’s consideration by 4:30 pm on Friday, June 19, 2015 to the contact information below.

wenty three years ago, my identity and my life changed forever — for the better. My first child was born and I became a father. I instantly understood unconditional love and was responsible for the care of someone whose well-being was more important than my own. When our children are still toddlers, we imagine their unlimited potential. What will they learn? What talents will they discover? What will they create? As my children learned and grew, I learned and grew with them. As they discovered the world, I ﬁnd us on

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Dr. Davidicus Wong rediscovered it through their bright and curious eyes. The universe and life itself had become more wondrous to me. I understood what it must have been like for my own parents during numberless hours shared in Stanley Park and in the playgrounds around Burnaby and Vancouver. My dad set the bar high for patience and generosity. Later, as a busy young adult, I had wondered how he could have been so free with his time. When I became a father myself, I understood. It came naturally with a father’s love, and the more unconditional and pure that love, the more easily it would flow. My children taught me much about giving out and giving forward without

expectation. They taught me how to love more fully and unconditionally, and they taught me how to forgive. They may not realize that it was they who helped me through the loss of my mother. They embodied my parents’ legacy. The love my mother and father gave to me in our life together was the love I now give to each of my children and the love that they will give forward to others. Now 16, 20 and 23, my children are talented and caring young people with their own bold and bright futures ahead of them. I am proud of the choices they have made and who they have become, but even if they were not all these things, I would still love them just the same because each of my children has taught me how to love. As I raised them, my children have raised me up and made me a better person. Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physician. Read more about achieving your positive potential in health at davidicuswong.wordpress.com.

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SUMMER HEAT The Wilson Centre is full of fun programs all summer long! Classes start the week of July 6. A variety of programs such as: Sewing Summer Quilt, Creative Fabric Fusion, Jewelry Design, Gentle Yoga, Dance Cardio Fitness, Zumba, Line Dancing, Tai Chi, and Chair Yoga.

Join us for our Summer BBQ Thursday, July 23 $5 for members, $9 for non members Visit us at www.portcoquitlam.ca/wilsoncentre

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Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. at the PoCo Legion, 133– 2675 Shaughnessy St. The 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, theatre and more. Info: Nina at 604-941-9032. Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St. in Port Moody. The group gives singles over the age of 50 a chance to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Members are from the Tri-Cities area and beyond and new members are welcome. Info: Darline at 604-466-0017. JPS Business Women Lunch Party kicks off at noon at Yoko Sushi Restaurant, 1001 Austin Ave. in Coquitlam. Event includes a meal, door prizes, networking and a jewelry fashion show. Cost is $12 per person. Info: Jeannie at 604-931-4800 or 778-868-0260.

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Terry Fox Library hosts a French Immersion Storytime session from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime, which offers children and caregivers with young children, interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Info: 604-927-7999. Rocky Point Park plays host to a the second annual CUPE Families Give Back BBQ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free hot dog barbecue, face-painting, mini golf, tattoos, balloons, crafts, cotton candy, live music, games and more will be offered. Donations will be directed to the SHARE Society. Info: www.cupe825.ca. PriceSmart Foods hosts a fundraising barbecue for Variety The Children’s Charity from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2991 Lougheed Hwy. in Coquitlam. Jumbo all-beef wieners, drinks and chips will be available for $3 and the event is being spearheaded by longtime fundraiser Vickie Ayers. Info: 604-939-7419.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a Father’s Day tree tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds beginning at 1 p.m. Enjoy the trees in all their early summer glory. Meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-942-7378.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, hosts a dropin session for computer help and technology questions from 2 to 3 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way. Come by with your questions (internet searching, e-mail, eBooks, tablets, social media,etc) or get help with practicing your skills. If you have a tablet or eReader question, please bring the device with you. No registration required. Info: http://www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca.

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jkurucz@thenownews.com A handful of Gleneagle Secondary students are organizing a first-of-its-kind conference in the Tri-Cities that aims to change perceptions around Millennials, while also helping to shape their future. The students are organizing a TEDx conference called TedXGleneagleSecondary on Thursday, June 25, and the event is open to high school and university students from

across Metro Vancouver. “We’re trying to raise awareness around the problems our generation faces and how we can grow and shape our futures together,” said co-organizer Kimberley Venn. “We just want to make sure that the people who are coming aren’t just coming because their parents or teachers told them to. We want them to be curious and to want to learn about new things.” Short for Technology,

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Life’s better here “I have access to the things I love best.” Being near the things you love. Don’t we all want that? Bill, a PARC resident, has all he needs: “My daughters live nearby, and I have views to the North Shore Mountains.” He also lives a vibrant life: staying socially involved, musically engaged and taking PARC FIT classes three times a week.

ump charcoal is the new black when it comes to barbecuing, and with a few basic tips and some research, you can overcome any intimidation you may have towards this natural fuel. Before I get into the benefits of lump charcoal, I must stress that the quality of equipment is important. A barbecue should not be considered a disposable fixture. You should not have to replace it every few years. You would never dream of doing that with your indoor oven/stove, so why do you expect to do that with your barbecue? Do your research. How long has the company been operating? How long is the warranty? Is the warranty administered through the retailer or do you have to deal with the manufacturer yourself? How easy is it to get replacement parts and accessories? Taking the time to investigate before you buy will pay off in the long run. Barbecued flavour from natural wood is the best, in my opinion, and natural

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lump charcoal is arguably the way to go. There are other products that will give you smoke flavour, like pellets or bisquettes. However these are made from wood chips and/or sawdust compressed together, and because of that they are more susceptible to moisture absorption, and also not usually used in direct high-heat searing. The old standby, square formed briquettes compressed with binding ingredients, are also no comparison to natural lump charcoal. Lump charcoal is basically just chunks of wood that have been heated with little oxygen. This process carbonizes the wood and transforms it into this incredible long-lasting fuel that naturally adds amazing flavour to anything grilled with it. I

have read that archeological digs have proven that we as humans have been making charcoal for the purpose of cooking for more than 30,000 years. This would then be the oldest known form of cooking to mankind. It’s simple: we take from nature through sustainable resources, cook our food, and give back to nature by contributing the compostable ash to our gardens. The bag you purchase must say “lump charcoal” for you to know that you’re getting the real deal. There are many brands in the marketplace to choose from. Charcoal made from only hardwood will be the premium choice. Hardwood lump charcoal lasts longer, is easier to light, makes food taste better in my opinion, and is more receptive to oxygen flow. To make Dad the true king of the barbecue this Father’s Day, get him cooking on the most natural fuel. There is a ton of information on the Internet and in books on charcoal cooking that will help make the transition as easy as possible.

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Tips to give your dishwasher a little TLC inside of the unit. Consider a short rinse afterward with some baking soda. That will remove odors and scour the interior of the appliance as well. Baking soda and vinegar are popular cleaning substances. They are safe to use around food items. For more intense cleaning, create a bath of vinegar and water in your sink basin. Remove parts from the dishwasher, such as shelving and the utensil holder, so that they can soak in the solution. Some dishwashers have removable spinning cleaning arms. Take these off, if possible, and let them soak to dislodge any residue that has clogged the water jets. Use a pipe cleaner or another flexible device to carefully remove any debris from the water holes. You may be amazed at what has built up in these small holes. You also may need to inspect the drain line, which is often made of plastic and connected to the trap under the kitchen sink. On occasion, this tube can get blocked and prevent the dishwasher from draining effectively. In addition to these cleaning techniques, the use of a rinsing agent may help the dishwasher work better. According to Jet Dry, the maker of a popular rinse agent, rinse agents help your dishwasher rinse away residue that causes spots and film on dishes and glasses.

Simple steps to dining outside this summer Also, keep tablecloths in place with a few supplies. Use a grommet-making tool to punch holes into the tablecloth and attach plastic or metal grommets. Place the tablecloth on the table and slip a thin bungee cord fastener to a grommet on the underside of the table. Stretch the cord across to a grommet on the other side of the tablecloth and secure. Two or three sets of grommets and bungee cords may be all you need to keep the tablecloth in place and enjoy an interruption-free meal outside. —MetroCreative

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They are designed to lower the surface tension of the water, causing it to sheet off the dishes during the final rinse. This prevents the formation of droplets of water that can remain on the surface of the dishes and form spots and film. Maintaining a dishwasher with regular cleaning can help it perform better during each and every load. —MetroCreative

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Home builder group gets Energy Star

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) announced as of April 1, 2015, they are licensed to deliver Energy Star training and certification to builders in the province. CHBA BC is excited to add Energy Star to its residential certification programs for new construction, since it is consumer-recognized, nationally supported and internationally trusted. Members have indicated they wanted to include a customer-recognized and nationally-supported residential certification program for new construction. ENERGY STAR has become more user-friendly and relevant for builders at a time when builders are looking for ways to enhance their product offerings to homebuyers. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to deliver a program for new homes that comes with national support and international marketing in place already” said Vanessa Joehl, Director of Environmental Programs for CHBA BC. “Consumers see the Energy Star logo on their electronics and appliances, understanding that qualified products are beneficial, and now they have the opportunity to have the same qualification for their entire home.” The new Energy Star standard released in B.C. takes into account our provincial building code and new energy provisions. It is important to note as well that using the Energy

Star standard will align City of Vancouver builders with their new building bylaws released Jan. 1, 2015. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has released, for the first time in B.C., Builder Option Packages (BOPs) for builders to follow, and consumer focused marketing materials are available, at no cost to qualified Energy Star builders from NRCan. Also, new programs introduced by BC Hydro and FortisBC will encourage builders and Certified Energy Advisors participating with the Energy Star certification process. “BC Hydro is pleased to support builders who aim to build Power Smart new homes that are Energy Star qualified. These highly efficient homes offer residents more comfortable, healthier homes and the opportunity to save on their energy bills year after year,” said Joanna Sofield, general manager of Power Smart, BC Hydro. “We are pleased to continue to offer builders financial incentives, education, training and marketing support to encourage them to meet our New Homes standard of Energy Star for New Homes.” On average, Energy Star homes are 20 per cent more energy-efficient than those built only to standard building code. That translates to less energy to operate the home and less in utility bills. Typical features include efficient heating and cool-

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are pleased to be able to offer this program that is well recognized by homebuyers.” After April 1, CHBA BC’s Building Science for New Homes course will be the new requirement for builders wishing to obtain an R-2000 or Energy Star certification. Once a builder has completed their training, they may work with one of CHBA BC’s Certified Energy Advisors to obtain an Energy Star qualification on the home.

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[McDavid] handled himself,” noted sports@thenownews.com Barzal. “When we all got to there we were all under a spotlight but he’s got bevy of quick questions a camera on him at all times.” and situations were A week earlier he went through tossed his way in hopes 25 interviews with NHL teams. The of getting a better read Dr. Charles Best grad handled queson Coquitlam’s Mathew tions and character-testing inquiries Barzal. The National Hockey League gen- with his soft-spoken but confident eral managers and scouts who did manner. “Most of the questions were genthe probing couldn’t rattle Barzal as he prepared for next week’s NHL eric but a few of them were off the charts,” he noted. “There was nothEntry Draft. The 18-year-old centre said last ing too hard but they just tried to week’s NHL Combine event in throw a curveball and see how you’d Buffalo, NY, was all he expected, react. You’re looking at a table of with a variety of tests, unusual drills eight, 10 people bouncing questions and grilling by tables of team offi- at you, so it was all new.” That it was well-covered by the cials. He left feeling pretty comfortable media, with cameras and microand eager to get to Miami, Fla., which phones everywhere, gave it a microscope-feel but it didn’t faze him. is hosting this year’s NHL draft. “I’ve been doing that kind of stuff “I kind of enjoyed [the combine], it was fun meeting a lot of new people in front of the camera for a while. It’s and seeing the other players,” Barzal certainly a different atmosphere and told the Tri-Cities NOW. “I wanted a little brighter spotlight, but it all went fine.” to see what it was Draft preview all about and I liked TRI-CITIES NHL DRAFT PICKS Top local talents taken in recent after draft preview it.” has underlined This year’s com- NHL Entry Drafts: the slick centre’s bine unveiled a • Port Moody’s Adam Tambellini main attributes few new physical (65th overall, 2013 NY Rangers) — an exceptional tests, including the • Port Moody’s Ryan Johansen playmaker, strong Y-balance test to (4th overall, 2010 Columbus) skater and an elite gauges flexibility • Port Coquitlam’s Zach Hamill hockey IQ. During and core strength, (8th overall, 2007 Boston) his bantam years and the jump force • Port Moody’s Jeff Tambellini and one standout plate, which meas- (27th overall, 2003 Los Angeles) season of major ures vertical jump • Coquitlam’s Doug Lynch midget, Barzal was and some other (43rd overall, 2001 Edmonton) listed among the components relattop-five talents for the 2015 pool, ed to movement. Considered one of the deepest but injuries cooled some of those drafts in a decade in terms of tal- forecasts. This spring Barzal ended his second ent, Barzal got to see how Connor McDavid, anointed a few years ago season with the Western Hockey as the NHL’s next uber-superstar, League’s Seattle Thunderbirds dealt with all the attention. He came strongly, cashing in for 12 goals and 45 assists over 44 games. That he away impressed. “I was really impressed with how missed a large chunk of the regular

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joined Canada’s under-18 roster for the world championships. He boosted his stock by leading the team in scoring en route to a bronze medal. Since then, Barzal has been building towards next year — including workouts on- and off-ice. At just under six-feet-tall and 180-pounds, he’s considered under-sized for the modern NHL, where so many of the pivots are six-foot-two or taller. “Every team mentioned that if you’re not six-two, six-three you need a strong base, so a lot of my

workouts this summer [are] building that,” he noted, giving a lot of credit to his PoCo-based trainer Sean Solon. On the hockey front, his dad Mike, and coaches John Batchelor and Jon Calvano played big roles in him getting to this point. A number of draft forecasting websites have Barzal selected somewhere between picks 6-10, although Central Scouting has him ranked 11th. In the team interviews, he said New Jersey (No. 6), Philadelphia (No. 7) and CONTINUED ON PAGE 52

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on [his jersey].” In both games, the Adanacs started quickly, leading 3-0 against Burnaby and 4-0 in There’s nothing like some youthful speed to Nanaimo before the opposition replied. The T-men pushed back and at one point made it provide a new lease on life. On the strength of three straight wins, the a 7-5 battle midway through the second. But Coquitlam Adanacs are sitting tied for third Carson Barton’s marker with 26 seconds left in the middle frame stood up as the winner, as place in the Western Lacrosse Association. Coquitlam added two more to the ‘W’ pile, Coquitlam improved to 3-2 on the year. Brendan Anger counted a pair of goals and beating the Burnaby Lakers 7-3 on Saturday college returnee Vincent Ricci and then topping the Nanaimo scored once and set up three Timbermen 10-7 a day later on others. Also scoring were Brian the Island. Gillis, Josh Sullivan and Brock The past two wins, both prodWhiteley. ucts of early jumps, the return Now we seem Dan Lewis posted his second of a couple of veterans to the to be rolling, straight 40-plus save performlineup and some much needed getting stronger ance. He stopped 42 Nanaimo confidence, has erased a rough shots, a day after stonewalling 0-2 start to the season. every game. the Lakers with 48 saves. “We’re a young team, and –Todd Stockdale “Danny stood on his head, [in] the New West [seasonAdanacs coach he’s definitely a big reason why opening loss] there were a lot of we won these games,” said nerves,” noted head coach Todd Stockdale. Stockdale. “Now we seem to be Against Burnaby, Anger tallied a goal and rolling, getting stronger every game.” Fourth-year forward Ryan Johnson has two helpers, with singles by Nate Schmidt, found a new gear with the added responsibility Barton and Sullivan. Collecting two assists of being one of the on-floor leaders, Stockdale apiece were Travis Cornwall, Gillis and senior B call-up Jon Diplock. said. The challenges get tougher this week, He notched hat tricks in both wins and has 10 goals in five games — reclaiming the as Coquitlam visits 4-2 Victoria on Friday, attacking confidence that he showed in his first then returns home Saturday to face the 6-0 two seasons where he averaged nearly a goal a Salmonbellies at the Poirier Sports Centre. The club expects both Matt McGrotty and game before last year’s dip in production. “He’s just gotten a lot of confidence. Ryan netminder Adam Shute, both members of the came into camp in great shape and he’s really National Lacrosse League champion Edmonton played like a leader, which is why we put an ‘A’ Rush’s taxi squad, to be in uniform. sports@thenownews.com

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Challen Rogers and Mike Rybka scored 10 seconds apart, igniting a five-goal run for the Coquitlam junior Adanacs in their 10-6 triumph over the New Westminster Salmonbellies on Tuesday. The Adanacs, who led 5-3 after the first period, built a formidable lead in the second frame, then stood their ground the rest of the night. Michael Messenger counted two goals and two assists, with Jean Luc Chetner, Evan Wortley and Rogers adding two each. Chase McIntyre supplied the other goal. The win improved Coquitlam’s lead in the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League standings with a 14-1 record. Earlier, the Adanacs ran roughshod over the Nanaimo Timbermen in a two-game tour of the Hub City. They won both encounters, by 18-8 and 16-3 margins, with Tyler Pace and Brett Kujala counting six goals over the two days. Cole Shafer chipped in two goals and 11

assists, while Chetner deposited four goals and eight assists. The Port Coquitlam Saints, meanwhile, improved to 4-10-1 by shocking the Delta Islanders 10-8 last Friday. Deadlocked 8-8 midway through the third, the Saints grabbed the win with back-toback goals from Gordie Phillips and Sahawna Baker, scored in a span of 1:27. Phillips finished the game with two goals and three helpers, while Chase Malcolm and Matt Symes recorded two goals apiece. Rounding out the offence were Jake Bye, Ty Klarner and Nathan Merken, while Andrew Gallant kicked out 46 shots. PoCo looks to continue its playoff push — they trail fourth-place New West by seven points — with games tonight [Thursday] in Langley and Friday, 8 p.m. against New West at the PoCo Rec Centre. The Adanacs, meanwhile, travel to Victoria for a game Sunday. Their next test is on Thursday, June 25 in Langley.

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Colorado (No. 10) showed a lot of interest. “On draft day I’ll just take my seat and probably sweat a bit,” he said. Relaxing at home and hanging out with his friends, he’s glad that the topic is often anything but hockey. It’s hard to avoid the attention at all times, but Barzal enjoys just being a normal teenager away

from the rink and gym. “I’m pretty excited, but right now I just want to relax. My friends are pretty good about it, as I don’t want to think about the draft.” How he’ll react on June 27 when the draft begins is another thing — there he’ll be joined by family members and a friend as he awaits his name being called. “Ever since I was young I’d imagine I was a high draft

pick, but whether you’re No. 4, No. 10 or whatever, you don’t become better because of where you are drafted. You have to keep working.” In the end the final landing spot won’t matter, he said. “I don’t have a preference, I just want to go to a team that appreciates my game and what I can do, and give me a chance to show what I can do… You just want a shot, really.”

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Coquitlam welcomes Wenatchee to BCHL fold

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sports@thenownews.com The B.C. Hockey League is wild about Wenatchee. The league’s board of governors earlier this month officiallyacceptedtheWashington State team as its 17th franchise for the upcoming 201516 season and have slotted it in the Mainland Division, joining the Coquitlam Express, Chilliwack Chiefs, Langley Rivermen, Surrey Eagles and Prince George Spruce Kings. Although the league governors voted unanimously a few months ago to add the central Washington club, the BCHL had to wait until Hockey Canada signed off on the agreement — which it did on June 1. From Express co-owner Gary Lawrence’s view, the decision should create and elevate the competitive level in the division. “We are very pleased to have Wenatchee joining the league,” said Lawrence in an e-mail to the Tri-Cities NOW. “[Wenatchee’s] track record suggests that it will support a strong franchise and be a welcomed addition to the Mainland Division. Any good hockey league is only as good as the strength and viability of its member teams.” The Wild previously competed in the North American Hockey League and posted a winning record all seven seasons. The club averages nearly 3,000 fans at its home games in the Town Toyota Centre. Coquitlam, Chilliwack, Surrey and Langley are all within a four-hour drive,

depending upon border lineups. Prince George, meanwhile, has a 12-hour road trip, and chose to remain in the Mainland Division. BCHL commissioner John Grisdale said adding an established organization like Wenatchee to the fold was a major decision, but one that the positives were way ahead of any potential negatives. “They’re a strong franchise, and immediately become one of the top franchises that markets their team very well,” Grisdale, a Coquitlam resident, told the Tri-Cities NOW.

Every team is going to have to pull up their socks to compete, and that’s a good thing. –John Grisdale BCHL commissioner “Every team is going to have to pull up their socks to compete, and that’s a good thing.” On the ice, the Wild will feature a predominantly American roster, with a home territory covering the states of Washington, California, Colorado and Missouri. They have an import rule that limits them to four Canadians. “Everybody in our league will continue to compete for talent, so it hasn’t changed that much,” said the commis-

sioner. “Wenatchee has traditionally presented a high calibre franchise and other teams will need to step up. If you have a strong franchise it really only enhances the league across the board.” Grisdale did confirm that Wenatchee has agreed to cover the costs of any necessary hotel stays, in case of double-headers, and meals for travelling teams. Lawrence said that an American-based franchise will be another benefit when it comes to attracting scholarship opportunities for the league’s players. “An important focus for us has always been the NCAA where players can combine elite hockey with the pursuit of a quality education. We believe that adding a U.S. team to the BCHL will enhance the U.S. profile of our league and enable our teams to attract top talent.” Last week, the Express completed a deal that saw them return goalie Chris Tai to Lloydminster of the Alberta league, the host team for the 2015-16 Royal Bank Cup championships. The lone recruitment news to be made public, as previously reported in the Tri-Cities NOW, was the commitment to Coquitlam native Troy Robillard, who skated for the B.C. Major Midget champion Vancouver North East Chiefs. Regarding the upcoming season, Lawrence said the club will have big skates to fill with the advancement of the BCHL scoring leaders Corey Mackin and Brett Supinski,

Hawes nets top jr. award Dezaray Hawes and Nicholas Umbach have shared in a lot of big wins with their respective teams. The two Tri-Cities curlers shared in one more this week, when Curl BC handed out its annual hardware. Hawes, an Anmore resident, was named the Junior Female Athlete of the Year after a string of terrific results with her various teams. She began the year with a silver at the B.C. Juniors, the won the B.C. Mixed Doubles title

with teammate Tyler Tardi and advanced to the playoffs at the nationals. She would also represent B.C. at the Canada Winter Games before capturing both the Royal City Curling Club’s champion and grand aggregate title. Umbach, of Coquitlam, joined Tardi’s rink and became the first B.C. team to medal at the Canada Winter Games since 1999, picking up a bronze. The foursome posted the highest team percentage in the process.

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Coquitlam Express head coach Barry Wolff will be taking his squad State-side to play the newest BCHL franchise, the Wenatchee Wild this season. among nine players who are either heading to the next stage of their hockey development or graduating from the 20-and-under circuit. “We are very confident in the leadership and talent of our returning players and so far have identified several new players who we expect to compete for top spots from Day 1. “Our May prospect camp was very successful and [coach

Barry] Wolff has been working hard to build the team we want,” said Lawrence, who is part of a four-person ownership group. While last year was a challenge financially, with attendance at a league-low 470 per game, he said the club is building towards a strong 2015-16 and future in the Tri-Cities. “While progress has not been linear, we are working

hard and are heartened by many in the Coquitlam and Tri-Cities communities who are stepping up with us as partners to support our local Express team and the goals for its players,” he said. “We are very happy in Coquitlam and really appreciate the growing support from local business, community organizations and the Express fans.”

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Friday, June 19 from 9 p.m. to Monday, June 22 at 5 a.m. and Friday, July 3 from 9 p.m. to Monday, July 6 at 5 a.m. Drivers on Highway 1 eastbound and Lougheed Highway eastbound should use these detour routes to access the Mary Hill Bypass (Highway 7B): • Via Leeder Street - turn left onto United Boulevard eastbound and then turn right onto Mary Hill Bypass eastbound (Highway 7B). • Via Lougheed Highway Eastbound - turn right onto United Boulevard southbound and then turn left onto Mary Hill Bypass eastbound (Highway 7B). Alternatively, continue along Lougheed Highway eastbound (Highway 7) through Port Coquitlam. Drivers should expect delays in these areas during peak times.

Contact Steve Paxon at 461-3326 and we’ll take care of all the arrangements.Free body and paint estimates.

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