The Tri-Cities Now July 2 2015

THURSDAY JULY 2, 2015

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Celebrated blues singer Jim Byrnes kicks off the Music on the Grill concert series on Saturday, July 4 at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. Two other long-standing music festivals also begin this weekend: PoCo’s Summer in the City gets going on Saturday, July 4, and the Sunday Summer Concert Series begins in Port Moody on Sunday, July 5.

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Celebrating a season of song

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ance as much as possible.” jkurucz@thenownews.com For more info on the shows or for tickets, A summertime rite of passage is about to see www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Meanwhile, PoCo’s summertime offerings kick off in the Tri-Cities.

Three marquee summer music festi- also get underway this Saturday and residents vals begin this weekend in each city across are invited to shake their tail feather or cut a the area: Music on the Grill in Coquitlam, rug at Leigh Square.

The Village Vibe series, which is set up to Summer in the City in PoCo and Port Moody’s give emerging artists a venue to showcase Summer Sunday Concerts.

Now in its seventh year at the Evergreen their talent, runs throughout July and August Cultural Centre, Music on the Grill gets going at Leigh Square. Performances are split down the middle between dance and music, with on Saturday, July 4 with an air of familiarity.

Back to headline the Evergreen is celebrated July devoted to dance while August gives way West Coast bohemian Jim Byrnes, who’ll per- to musical performances.

“The community can take form alongside the Sojourners part and learn these new styles to kick off the month-long dinfor free [and] these days in ner and dancing affair for the July are always super fun, high second straight year.

“The basic concept [behind Rocky Point Park energy, and exciting as everyone gets to stand up and dance Music on the Grill] remains provides the around the square without a the same: it is inspired by my perfect venue care in the world,” said Jessica memories of summer backyard Nelson, an arts and culture rep barbecues followed by music for a family with the City of PoCo. indoors — often a jam session,” event And while Village Vibe said David Mann, Evergreen’s shines light on emerging talperforming arts manager.

–George Balzer ent, Music in the Park focuses As is the case with any good Sunday Summer the spotlight on established, summer mingler, Music on the Concerts organizer professional acts.

Grill starts with precisely that To that end, Leonard and — a grill. Each event begins the Lab Rats take over Lions with attendees treated to a meal overlooking Lafarge Lake before young- Park on Sunday, July 5, bringing with them er, local musicians open up the proceedings “facets of swing, soul, jazz, rock-a-billy and with some music to set the mood. In each rock n’ roll.”

Each Sunday throughout July and August instance, the headlining act then takes things will feature a mosaic of artists and bands that inside for the evening’s main performance.

In the case of the July 4 performance, the mirror the diverse cultural fabric found in Leo Bae Jazz Ensemble will warm up the Metro Vancouver, as bluegrass, jazz, world music, blues and a host of other styles are crowd.

Fast forward to July 25, and vocalist Don covered by artists such as the Tambura Rasa Stewart takes the reins alongside the Miles Trio, Deanna Knight and the Hot Club of Black Quartet, who are described as “icons Mars, Rumba Calzada, the Pat Chessell band of jazz in” the Vancouver music scene. The and more.

While not geared specifically towards pre-show performance will be headed up by music, other elements of summertime fun are country/folk singer-songwriter Megan Twist.

The third and final performance will feature also incorporated in the Summer in the City an all-female vocal showcase, with Alberta’s offerings, most notably the Cinema Under the folk/country vocal trio The Travelling Mabels Stars series, and the Port Coquitlam Farmers performing. Mann describes the group as Market.

“Summer in the City, with all of our events “three generations of women with wonderful vocal harmonies, veterans of the music busi- that take place during July and August, are very popular with the local community here ness, doing original songs and classics.”

Opening up for the Mabels will be 18-year- in Port Coquitlam and well attended, which old singer/songwriter Rebecca Lappa, while makes us feel that all the hard work is 100 per the pre-show momentum will build with a cent worth it,” Nelson said.

For more information about the artists and performance by local singer/songwriter Julia Montgomery, who performed twice at performance times, log on to www.portcoEvergreen’s Emerging Talent Festival earlier quitlam.ca.

Port Moody’s summer concert offerings are this year.

“One of the objectives of Music on the Grill the epitome of the phrase “if you build it, they is to feature a mix of veteran and emerging will come.”

The first iteration of the Sunday Summer artists whenever possible, and also to present a variety of musical styles: folk, blues, rock, Concerts began in 2007, and was a volunteerworld, jazz, country,” Mann said. “Something driven affair headed up by George and Linda for every taste. I also try to have a gender bal- Balzer that featured mostly solo or duo per-

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The Travelling Mabels, top, perform on Aug. 8 as part of Evergreen’s Music on the Grill Series, while Deanna Knight and the Hot Club of Mars will bring their brand of gypsy jazz to PoCo’s Lions Park on July 19 as part of the Music in the Park series. formances.

Fast forward eight years, and weekly shows have garnered corporate sponsorship, a solid volunteer base and crowds in the 1,000 to 2,000 range at Rocky Point Park.

“Our audiences grow each year as the word continues to spread of our reputation as a major live summer-long entertainment event in the Lower Mainland [that attracts] regular attendees from as far away as Chilliwack, Richmond and the North Shore,” George said.

Kicking off on Sunday, July 5 and running through until Aug. 30, each show starts at 2 p.m. and the majority of bands are tribute acts paying their musical respects to the likes of Steely Dan, the Beatles, Earth Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson and more.

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Steelin’ in the Years, a nod to the work of Steely Dan, opens up this year’s festivities on Sunday, July 5, while Ribfest — which will feature 20 bands and 24 hours of free music — takes over Rocky Point Park on July 10.

From there, the roster of acts includes Ten Souljers, Groove & Tonic, Coco Jafro and more.

“Rocky Point Park provides the perfect venue for a family event such as this where our audience brings its lawn chairs, relaxes, dances, grooves to the music and smiles a lot,” George said. “The variety of food establishments, water park and recreational facilities add to the all-round appeal for everyone.”

For more info on the shows, log on to www. summersundays.ca.

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PoCo man questions new bear-proof locks Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com For a couple decades, John Del Monte has been dealing with bears around his PoCo home.

It’s what you’d expect when your property backs onto Hyde Creek and a popular place for bears to hang out.

What he wasn’t expecting was the new city issued bear lock to fail.

But that’s what Del Monte claims happened recently

after a large bear made its way through the lock and the bin on June 23.

He said he was just starting to feel confident his food scraps in the green waste cart would be out of reach from bears, until the large bruin got in and wrecked the bin.

“I don’t think its [the bear lock] as good a system as its made out to be,” Del Monte told the Tri-Cities NOW. The municipality spent months developing its own garbage-locking system to keep bears out of the trash,

rolling out the product and issuing a request for proposals to have the devices built last fall.

The city began distributing the lock, which was built in-house and certified by the BC Conservation Foundation, free of charge this spring to all homes that receive city waste services in areas of high bear activity.

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However, the city is defending the lock, suggesting based on the photo provided by the resident, the cart lock was not installed properly.

City spokesperson Pardeep Purewal said in order for the cart lock to perform properly, it should be placed directly behind the handles of the cart lid and tensioned to resist sliding.

“We advised the resident to ensure the straps are placed directly behind the handles and are adjusted with appropriate tension to prevent them from sliding and referred him to our online resources,” she said in an e-mail.

“We also advised the resident that the cart lock design was tested by an independent third party and met the standards set out in the North American Bear-Resistant Products Testing Program.”

The city also noted it was the only complaint so far regarding the bear lock.

Del Monte insists he installed the lock correctly as advised by the city, but he’ll be meeting with officials to discuss if the lock needs to be replaced for now.

In the meantime, he’s bringing his green cart back inside his garage and is

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Port Coquitlam resident John Del Monte said this large bruin ripped through his city-issued bear lock, but the city maintains the lock was improperly installed. resigned to the ongoing situation.

“We have to live with the bears,” he said.

To ensure proper installment of the lock, the city has an instructional video at www.portcoquitlam.ca/lock.

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Alleged bear trafficking linked to Coquitlam

SUSPECTS FACE MORE THAN A DOZEN CHARGES, EXPECTED BACK IN COURT ON JULY 23

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A pair of women are facing several charges under the province’s Wildlife Act for allegedly trafficking in bear parts following an investigation that spanned two communities including Coquitlam.

Yunhee Kim is facing nine charges in total, including trafficking and possessing bear gall bladder and bear

paws both in Coquitlam and Merritt, while Yon Kim is facing four charges including trafficking and possessing bear paws and gall bladders out of the two municipalities.

Two of the charges against Yunhee Kim are for trafficking wildlife meat, listed as deer meat.

According to court documents, all of the charges date back to a stretch of time between Oct. 20, 2014 and

March 25, 2015.

The two women made their first court appearances in Port Coquitlam provincial court on June 25, and are expected back in court July 23. Yunhee Kim’s lawyer appeared in court on her behalf.

While the BC Conservation Officer Service couldn’t offer many details about the charges since the case is before the courts, Chris Doyle, act-

ing deputy chief for the service, said the agency entered into a six-month investigation for violations under the Wildlife Act that culminated in Crown approving the charges.

However, speaking in general, he said the bear parts are wanted both within Canada and outside the country.

“It is a particular concern of ours where wildlife is being used for that kind of commer-

cial purpose,” Doyle told the Tri-Cities NOW, noting investigations of this nature occur from time to time.

“Obviously, there’s a market for it, we have intercepted things that have been heading out of the country.”

The two women, if convicted, face a fine of up to $250,000 and two years in jail for a first conviction.

Doyle is hoping the charges will serve as a deterrent for others, noting this type of trafficking can have an impact on the species and the

environment.

“Our job is to protect and maintain healthy populations of wildlife and these types of contraventions can have a direct impact on those populations,” he said.

Though the two women are from Burnaby, the conservation service noted the offences took place in Coquitlam and Merritt.

The conservation service is urging the public to call their toll free 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) to report any poaching or violations.

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Feds, province, PoCo partner on new park Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com For nearly 40 years, the Blakeburn lagoons in the Riverwood area of Port Coquitlam have been essentially off limits to the public.

The swampy site east of Blakeburn Elementary and north of Carnoustie Golf Club has been closed to the public since the 1970s when two sanitary settling ponds were decommissioned.

But in a couple years, the area will look very different.

On Monday, the City of Port Coquitlam, along with the provincial and federal governments announced a funding agreement to remediate the site and build a new park on the 11-hectare piece of land.

The new park will feature two linked lagoons, trails, picnic areas and opportunities for nature viewing and education.

It will also provide wildlife and bird habitat and serve as a stormwater retention area for the Riverwood neighbourhood.

The new park is scheduled to be open by the summer of 2017.

The total cost of the project is pegged at $2.8 million, with the provincial and federal governments chipping in $1.9 million.

The remaining funds will come from the city’s parkland and development cost charge reserve fund.

The city will also fund an estimated $165,500 for parkland costs (structures, trails, signage, parking), which are not eligible for grant funding.

PoCo Mayor Greg Moore noted the pro-

ject had been on a list of unfunded projects for years, and the city jumped at the chance to move it forward when a funding source became available.

“I think it’s going to be a great enhancement to the neighbourhood,” he said, pointing out people will soon be able to walk around the area rather than seeing it behind a fence.

Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP James Moore said the project was ideal for federal money because it was ready to begin.

“As we have more and more growth here all along the Fremont Connector, this whole area of the northeast sector and east PoCo is in need of addressing … so the partnership to make this a reality, to move it forward and remediate it and make it into a nice green space makes a lot of sense,” he said.

The project includes the removal of existing pipe infrastructure, the installation of storm water and flood management systems, and the treatment or removal of hazardous materials from the site.

Meanwhile, the city will start the design work and public input meetings early this fall on the new park.

According to a PoCo press release, the city considered developing the unused site into a community passive park in the late 1990s, but the project was deferred due to the high cost of rehabilitation work, including removing the old piping and hazardous substances in the soil.

The project was included in the 2006 parks, recreation and culture plan as a future passive park, pending funding.

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3909 Public Hearing

To rezone a duplex-zoned lot and adjoining 2.6 m strip of road allowance at the corner of Brown Street and Warwick Avenue to Residential Single Dwelling 2 (RS2) to allow for a 4-lot subdivision.

Public Hearing Officiaf Comme`ity Pfa` a`d Zo`i`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts

The City of Port Coquitlam will be holding Public Hearings to consider a number of bylaw amendments as follows.

Zo`i`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts (I`dest^iaf): The intent of Bylaw 3911 is generally to update and clarify various definitions; require certain uses in industrial areas to have an industrial component; remove lot coverage limits in the General M1 and Light M3 Industrial zones and simplify landscaping requirements.

PuBlIC HeArIng 7 pm o` Mo`day, Jefy 13, 2015 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

Zo`i`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts (Hoesckccpi`d): The intent of Bylaw 3912 is generally to update addresses for a number of parcels, amend building heights in the townhouse, rowhouse and RA1 apartment zones, remove “Civic Uses” from the M1 – General Industrial zone, and clarify permitted uses in the P1 - Institutional zone.

OCP a`d Zo`i`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts (2594 Pitt River Road): The intent of Bylaws 3914 and 3915 is to designate the Cityowned property as PR - Parks Reserve and zone as P3 - Parks and Natural Area in keeping with the existing use.

gIVe YOur InPuT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing.

OCP a`d Zo`i`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts (1701 Taylor Street): The intent of Bylaws 3917 and 3918 is to correct the designation of the property as R – Residential and zone as RS1 – Single Residential in keeping with the existing use.

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Zo`i`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`t (1595 Greenmount Avenue): The intent of Bylaw 3918 is to zone the City-owned property as P3 (Parks and Natural Area) in keeping with the existing use.

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GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing.

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Inspection of documents:

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) From June 23 to July 13, 2015 at 4pm Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

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OCP Amc`dmc`t (2634/36 Kingsway Avenue): The intent of Bylaw 3919 is to correct the designation of the property as R – Residential in keeping with the existing use.

I`spcctio` of docemc`ts:

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaws and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) from June 23, 2015 to July 13, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

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he sizzling temperatures currently pummelling the Lower Mainland and the Tri-Cities — which are expected to remain for a couple months — are a perfect backdrop for some summer fun.

You don’t have to head into The Big Smoke to see some good live entertainment under a blue or starry sky.

There are plenty of festival options for any discerning Tri-Cities resident to enjoy this summer, starting this weekend with the Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Music on the Grill on Saturday, July 4.

Back to headline the event is Jim Byrnes, who’ll perform alongside the Sojourners to kick off the month-long dinner and dancing affair.

Essentially, each event begins with attendees taking in a meal overlooking Lafarge Lake before the headlining act then takes things inside for the evening’s main performance.

Rocky Point Park in Port Moody is the backdrop for the Sunday Summer Concerts, which has now grown to draw 1,000 to 2,000 people performance at the park.

The series, which begins this weekend (July 5), was launched back in 2007 and has established a solid fan base over eight years.

Throw in the upcoming and lip-smacking Ribfest next weekend, and Rocky Point will be one of the “hot” spots to be this summer.

PoCo is also doing its part with the Village Vibe series at Leigh Square and the Music in the Park series at Lions Park.

Those performances start this Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

In fact, there are all kinds of events happening throughout the summer around the community worthy of your attention. So get out and enjoy the sounds of summer right here in the Tri-Cities, with family, friends and neighbours.

The best part is that wherever you live, you probably won’t have to go very far.

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B.C. workers in transition TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES NO LONGER THE DRIVING FORCE OF B.C.’S ECONOMY

H

igh above the second floor rotunda in the B.C. legislature are four murals that celebrate the industries that helped create this

province.

With each passing day, those murals are becoming increasingly rooted in the past and somewhat irrelevant to the modern-day province that British Columbia has become.

The murals show pioneer figures engaged in agriculture, mining, forestry and fishing. Back in the 1800s and early 1900s, those industries were indeed dominant in B.C. and remained so for decades.

But if someone were to paint murals today that depicted the face of the modern workforce of British Columbians, the pictures would be radically different.

Instead of loggers, fishers, farmers and miners, we would see nurses, construction workers, hospitality servers and public sector employees.

Here are some numbers to ponder: Since 1987, the number of people working in B.C. in agriculture, forestry, mining and fishing has declined by 17,000.

Over that same time period in this province, the number of people working in construction has ballooned by more than 120,000, while those working in food and beverage stores has increased by 31,000, and there are 34,000 more nurses working in the health care system.

VIEW FROM THE LEDGE Keith Baldrey

But it’s not just a fact that there has been a dramatic transformation over the past 30 years or so of which industries dominate the provincial economy; it’s also true that the nature of “work” is radically changing as well.

Two noted magazines have recently made those changes the subject of cover stories. The Atlantic Monthly’s is entitled “The End of Work” while The Economist went with “The Weaker Sex: no jobs, no family, no prospects (a cheeky reference to male workers).

Being magazines, both cover stories are deliberately provocative but are well-grounded in research. The Atlantic argues that never-ending technological change is reducing employers’ needs for human employees, while The Economist argues the traditional male bastion of blue collar jobs is rapidly shrinking in size.

Both premises seem sound, given that anyone who knows members of the Millennial generation knows there’s something remarkably different going on out there in the job market, something that wasn’t there even 10 years ago.

It’s no secret that young people are finding it harder and harder to find fulltime and well-paying jobs. Many hold down two or more part-time jobs, and escaping the minimum wage ghetto is proving an elusive goal for many.

As the Baby Boomer generation rapidly moves into retirement, the jobs its mem-

bers are leaving behind may disappear with them.

The days of a mass of well-paid industrialized jobs are drawing to a close. It’s worth noting most of those jobs were unionized, and came with generous benefits packages that went beyond a solid salary.

Take the traditional media industry.

For decades, daily newspapers employed hundreds of employees and most of them were well-compensated (when benefits were included, I suspect the average annual compensation was on average about $100,00 for many).

But the model to keep daily newspapers afloat is broken, and those wellpaid jobs are disappearing by the buyout load. Younger workers may eventually take over some of those jobs and other jobs in television media, but they are unlikely to come with anywhere near the same high-pay packet.

This scenario has played out in a number of sectors. The result is likely to be lower-paying jobs (a huge spike in the number of people working in fast food joints or all-night convenience stores is not exactly a big boost for the economy, let alone those workers’ pocketbooks).

I suspect those hoping to succeed in the job market in the coming years will have to be multi-skilled, well-educated and willing to freelance their skills to a number of employers.

Now, I suppose there will always be the proverbial starving artists out there looking for work. But don’t bet on any of them landing work anytime soon painting new murals at the legislature to mark this dramatic and ongoing shift in the employment picture.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

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Re: “What’s next for sawmill site?” Thursday June 25.

With access to the existing Mill & Timber property throttled by the two-lane Moody Street overpass, then any substantial re-development should be contingent on improved access.

One improvement to consider would be the construction of a four-lane Murray-Clarke Connector. As well, this new link would improve emergency service response to this site from east and west.

Another improvement might be a pedestrian overpass of the CP Rail mainline from the site to a new Evergreen rapid transit station near Barnet Highway and Clarke St. Derek Wilson Port Moody

A REVOLTING DEVELOPMENT [Watching] the corruption in Greece, where 500 billion euros went up in smoke, it is easy to see what is happening in B.C. The developers are loving the

loss of our farmland. They love SkyTrain to push density — imagine 20 [storey buildings] in beautiful Port Moody. Many large companies are headquartered in other countries and we are just saps; sheep have more sense. It took me two hours to travel from Langley to Vancouver [recently] and we started back at 2:45 p.m., before what use to be “rush hour,” now we call it “rush day.” Wall-to-wall condos on what was once beautiful farmland for mile after mile both sides of the Fraser River. Don’t you love our government, right or left it is all the same, all for reelection no matter what is left for our children.

Now they want another million people in Vancouver. The roads will be full of all the new cars bought by people in the new apartments close to SkyTrain.

Well we need employment they say... It is true but more density also means more unemployment, crime (30 days of shootings in Surrey).

More hospitals — [but] try now to find a doctor.

The developers leave with their bags of dollars and a few of our remaining blueberry plants... and now there is no more fruit and veggies from California

(drought) the people living in the small expensive narrow Vancouver apartments are wondering “what’s to eat.”

I know my coffee buddies will be saying “he’s not for progress, he’s ready for a stay at Riverview.” You forget all those people from Riverview now live downtown. The developers I am sure will want the Riverview land and are at this very moment planning who to influence.

Shouldn’t be too difficult.

Now what’s next — Colony Farm? That wouldn’t be as easy.

The farm thankfully is in the GVRD. If you love Coquitlam and our province then speak up when you get a chance folks.

Brian Robinson Coquitlam

THANKS TO JAMES MOORE Re: “Best wishes to James Moore” Letter to the Editor, Thursday June 25: Putting political differences aside, I respect and thank James Moore for his 15 years of public service.

During his time in office, Minister Moore made some significant contributions to his con-

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stituents, as well as our community and country. Minister Moore’s decision not to seek reelection in order to be closer to his young family is an honourable one, and I offer my deepest sympathies on the news of his son Spencer’s health challenges.

Sara Norman Federal NDP candidate Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam

AUSTIN AVE. AN AUTOBAHN Re: “We’ve become complacent,” Letter to the Editor, Oct. 18, 2013: Since my letter on road risks appeared, three people have lost their lives on my street, just blocks from my home. [The latest accident was] June 21, 2015 — thankfully there were no serious injuries.

In times of speed bumps, raised intersections, traffic circles and other traffic calming devices, Austin Avenue continues to be Coquitlam’s Autobahn.

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Mundy Park Enhancements to Benefit Park Users Mundy Park is a Coquitlam jewel with 400 acres of urban forest dedicated for the public’s use and enjoyment.

Recognizing the need to balance the needs of various park users, the City of Coquitlam developed a Forest Management Plan for the park that was adopted

by Council in June 2015.

As part of the public consultation process for the Forest Management Plan, the City received many comments from the public on dog conflicts in Mundy Park, and how these conflicts were impacting public enjoyment.

As such, Council recently approved a multi-pronged approach to help manage these conflicts and achieve a better balance for all park users. This includes: · Increased Bylaw Enforcement – this is already underway using existing resources. The results of this will be monitored and will inform a future budget request for more Bylaw presence in the park on an ongoing basis. · Trail Enhancements and New Separate Trails – construction is planned for later this year and plans will incorporate: 1. A new permanent dog off leash trail loop in the southeast corner of the park that will be off leash from dawn to dusk every day. This will provide a 20 to 30 minute walk with an option for a shorter walk if desired and will connect with the parking lot on Chilko and Mariner Way. 2. A new “No Dogs/ Nature Trail Loop” will be connected to the Mundy Lake trail that has always been a no dogs zone due to its sensitive habitat. This will provide a 1,750 meter nature trail loop available for those who wish to avoid encounters with dogs.

3. The paved community path will remain dogs on leash only – as has always been the case. As the attached map illustrates, the developed part of the park including the playground and sports fields will remain on leash only.

4. All the rest of the forest trail system will remain status quo, with dogs allowed off leash from dawn until 10 am daily. There are no plans to change the current off leash hours.

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Citizenship scam targets local family

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com A Coquitlam family is warning the community about a citizenship scam after almost falling victim to the fraud.

The incident happened last month, when Sabrina Chittaranjan’s grandmother was at the family home and received a call from someone claiming to be with the RCMP. The person on the phone told the 79-yearold her citizenship expired and she would need to give police $2,000 or they would arrest her. She wisely passed the phone to her granddaughter, who wasn’t about to fall for the scam.

“To the best of my knowledge, citizenship doesn’t need to be renewed,” Chittaranjan told the Tri-Cities NOW. “I thought that was pretty strange.”

So she told the person she wasn’t going to pay it and hung up. However, the scammer called back again right after, using a threatening voice.

Still, Chittaranjan wasn’t falling for it.

“I kind of yelled at them and said ‘don’t call this number again’ and they haven’t called back,” she said.

But Chittaranjan is convinced had she not been home, her grandmother and family

would have been out of a lot of money.

She believes the scammers are targeting people with ethnic backgrounds, suggesting the immigrant population can be insecure about their citizenship.

The Chittaranjans have lived in Canada for 25 years.

The family called Coquitlam RCMP and is hoping to get the word out so other families don’t get fooled by the scam.

RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said it’s concerning that people would be posing as Mounties, noting police would never make a phone call and demand money from people in exchange for not being arrested.

He said police are aware of a similar scam and is suggesting the best thing for people to do is hang up. Chung also reminded residents if they get such a call, to report it to the detachment. He said if police get enough calls, they’ll put out an advisory to the community.

However, Chung noted if the person isn’t ultimately scammed or lose money, an investigation would not likely be opened.

Instead, people would be urged to call to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

“It’s always good to report it so that we’re aware this is going on,” he said.

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New signage and maps will also be installed to make it easy for people to find their way and understand the rules.

The total cost for all of these improvements – including the overall trail system improvements, the “No Dogs / Nature Trail Loop” and the “Dog Off Leash Loop” is $175,000.

It is anticipated that construction on the new trails will begin later in 2015.

City staff will also hold information sessions in the park to help users understand the changes.

To find out more about the Mundy Park Forest Management plan, visit coquitlam.ca/mundy. To learn more about Coquitlam’s various dog off leash facilities, visit coquitlam.ca/dogparks.

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A Coquitlam teen who “swatted” and harassed people across the U.S. and Canada last year took “sadistic delight” in his crimes and is a high risk to reoffend, according to psychiatric reports.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has pleaded guilty to 23 charges, including extortion, public mischief and criminal harassment.

He was initially facing more than 40 charges.

His sentencing hearing concluded on Monday in provincial court in Port Coquitlam.

A sentencing decision is expected on July 9.

The charges were related to numerous incidents that took place from January to December 2014 and involved nearly 30 people.

The teen found his targets — who were gamers and mostly female — online.

When they would not acknowledge friend and follow requests or send him things that he wanted, such as photos, he harassed them and their families.

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he posted online and even “swatted” them.

The swatting involved call- blamed one victim for what ing the local police depart- he did to her and said she ment and reporting hostage deserved it.

Bauer proposed a twosituations involving weapons year custody and supervision at the victims’ addresses. order, with 16 Heavily months spent armed officers in a detention showed up at centre and the victims’ eight months homes and, in [He] caused many under supera number of vision in the cases, arrested people a great c ommunity, the people deal of grief with a numinside. across Canada ber of condiThe incitions. dents took and the U.S. The teen place in –Michael Bauer, would be Kelowna and credited with several U.S. Crown prosecutor 209 days in locations: custody, leavPolk County, ing a little Fla.; Phoenix and Tucson in Arizona; four more than nine months in his communities in California; jail term.

Defence lawyer Stephen Burnsville, Minn., Ogden, Martin did not argue against Utah, and Grove City, Ohio. “(He) caused many people the Crown’s submission and a great deal of grief across submitted that his client Canada and the U.S.,” said should live with his mothCrown prosecutor Michael er while under community supervision, even though Bauer.

Bauer described the sheer she has said that she has had number of crimes the teen trouble controlling him in the past. committed as “astounding.”

Martin said he believes the “(He) only stopped committing these criminal teen has learned from his offences because he was time in jail, and noted he has arrested and taken into cus- told his client that if he is contody on Dec. 5, 2014,” Bauer victed of similar crimes as an adult he will face a harsher said.

According to psychiatric punishment.

“I don’t think he wants reports, the teen dismissed the effects of his actions to waste his life in a federal on his victims, disavowed penitentiary,” Martin said. responsibility for what others — The Province did with the information

Campfire ban now in place The Coastal Fire Centre has announced a campfire ban that stretches across B.C. Parks, Crown lands and private lands south of Knight Inlet on the Mainland.

The Coastal Fire Centre is implementing this partial campfire ban due to dry forest fuel conditions and rising temperatures. It is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety, and it will remain in effect until the public is notified otherwise.

All other types of open fires remain prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdictional area, including backyard burning or land-clearing burn piles. Burning barrels, burning cages, fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns and binary exploding targets are also prohibited.

The prohibition does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has wildfire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department.

However, since local governments may have their own burning regulations in place, always check with local authorities before lightning a fire of any size, notes a press release from the province.

The prohibition does not apply to CSA-rated or ULC-rated cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail.

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Coquitlam denies allegations in lawsuit Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The City of Coquitlam has denied any fault in a fall on a city sidewalk that allegedly injured a woman.

The city has denied all of the allegations in a lawsuit filed by Isabella Maunder.

According to a statement of claim filed in May, Maunder is suing the City of Coquitlam over an alleged fall and injuries suffered on Nov. 11, 2014.

Court documents state she was a pedestrian on a sidewalk adjacent to The High Street between Glen Drive and Atlantic Avenue when she tripped and fell over the metal edging surrounding a depressed tree well that was covered by leaves.

Maunder, who is described as retired, claims the fall caused several injuries, including a broken right shoulder, bruising and abrasions, general stiffness and difficulty sleeping.

But in its response, the city said that the tree well described in the suit is not on the sidewalk as alleged by the plaintiff, but rather is a utility strip between the road.

The city claims the tree well is not on the sidewalk but rather in and area between the road and sidewalk, or boulevard, and is not designed, constructed or intended for pedestrian passage.

The city also denies the road, the tree well or the sidewalk were defective, unsafe or hazardous. If they were on the date in question, the municipality did not known or had no reason to know the road utility could pose a danger. The response claims that any injury, loss or damage suffered by Maunder was preexisting at the time of the accident and she failed to take reasonable steps to mitigate such an injury. None of the allegations have been proven in court.

This is one of several recent suits still in the court process involving falls on city streets.

Last year, Albert Trim filed a suit against the city and 7-Eleven Canada after he allegedly injured himself by falling into a manhole in front of the store at 1031 Brunette Ave. Both the city and the company have denied the claims made in the suit.

In the autumn of 2013, Maria Hackworth filed a civil claim against the city for general and special damages related to a fall, after allegedly tripping and falling over uneven pavement.

The suit claims Hackworth was walking along the sidewalk just west of Westview Street when she tripped and fell over uneven pavement, causing injury, loss and damage.

The city also denied the claims made in that suit.

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com A prolific offender behind an alleged crime spree that spanned a half dozen communities, including Coquitlam, is behind bars.

Thirty-nine year old Paul Hebert was arrested on June 18 by Coquitlam RCMP’s prolific target team (PTT) after he was allegedly spotted driving a stolen vehicle.

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and Kelowna have investigated a number of property crimes, driving offences and frauds allegedly related to Hebert.

When his fingerprints were allegedly found on a stolen vehicle in Coquitlam on June 11, the PTT made him a priority.

“Apprehending prolific offenders is what PTT does best and Mr. Paul Hebert is an alleged prolific offender and well known to us. This is why we were able to locate him in just a few days,” said Cpl. Scott Grimmer, who is one of two PTT team leaders, in a statement.

Police noted there were 12 outstanding arrest warrants for Hebert from more than five jurisdictions at the time of his arrest.

In addition, Hebert is facing the following charges including:

• Possession of stolen property over $5,000 • Two charges of possession of stolen property under $5,000 • Driving while prohibited RCMP noted the Air One police helicopter was used in the arrest.

The helicopter followed the stolen vehicle and helped the PTT arrest him without incident.

“Having teams such as this, combined with the dedicated efforts of surrounding police agencies and specialized teams, allows officers to proactively focus on those who commit the majority of crimes,” said Asst Commissioner Dan Malo, Officer in Charge of the RCMP Lower Mainland District.

Hebert has been held in custody since his arrest and appeared in Port Coquitlam provincial court June 30.

$580K for arts, seniors, veterans Port Moody–Westwood–Port Coquitlam MP James Moore announced more than $579,000 in funding for a host of TriCities groups and events late last week.

• Thirty-two organizations in the Tri-Cities receive a combined $357,000 in Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire 87 students.

• City of Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam Canada Day Task Force will receive $32,500 to host Canada Day celebrations, while Port Moody Heritage Society has received funding of $2,000 for National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day activities.

• Evergreen Cultural Centre receives multi-year funding of $40,000 to present its performing arts series.

• Société francophone de Maillardville receives multi-year funding of $60,000 to launch a promotional campaign called “Flaunt Your Frenchness — Fièrement Francophone.”

• Korean War Veterans Association of Western Canada receives $2,500 to celebrate Korean War Veterans Day. • Hawthorne Seniors Care Community receives $29,920 to improve accessibility.

• Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society receives $14,280 to support field trips and intergenerational activities.

• Port Moody Golden Spike Days Society receives $27,000 to host the 39th Golden Spike Days Festival.

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com For a couple years now, several kid’s bikes have been languishing in the Port Moody Police Department’s exhibit room.

They’ve either been stolen, lost or abandoned and recovered by police.

Thanks to a combined effort by the department, Rotary Club of Port Moody and Cap’s Westwood Cycle, the kid’s bikes will soon get a new life in the hands of a deserving Port Moody student.

On Friday, a total of eight bikes were handed out to students at Moody Elementary.

Const. Luke Van Winkel explained the bikes had accumulated over the last couple years, and so the department likes to give them away.

He noted the department only gets about 30 recovered bikes a year, so it takes time for the kid’s bikes to accumulate.

“It’s a great way to give back to the community,” he said, adding most recovered bikes

tend to end up at a police auction.

Van Winkel also pointed out it was up to the school to identify the students and families that would best benefit from receiving a refurbished bike.

Rotary member Peter Cuthbert said the club did a similar project a couple years back, and members were eager to get onboard again.

“This is one project we’re happy to give back,” he said, noting any money the club gets through various events and fundraisers goes back to the community.

Meanwhile, Cap’s was responsible for checking over the bikes and making sure they’re road worthy.

Chelsea Hobbis with Cap’s said the bikes had seen some weathering since they were in the department for the last couple years.

She said the bikes are now ready to go for the summer.

“We were happy to volunteer our time as mechanics to repair the bikes and get them into riding order,” Hobbis said.

TEE OFF FOR LITERACY

Port Metro Vancouver knows that literacy is a key to healthy communities. That’s why they’ve stepped up as a presenting sponsor for Port Moody Public Library’s 15th annual Links to Literacy Golf Tournament, to be held August 25th at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam.

“As Canada’s largest port, we are proud to support initiatives that enrich local communities and build connections”

said Evangeline Englezos, Director of Community and Aboriginal Affairs, Port Metro Vancouver.

“Literacy helps communities achieve a sustainable future, where all residents have the skills they need to succeed.”

Golf tournament proceeds fund library literacy programs and services that help residents access and understand information, exchange ideas, and become active and engaged citizens.

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Volunteers needed for SHARE fundraisers

The SHARE Family & Community Services Society is ramping up its efforts to collect food and cash donations to support food bank clients through until the fall.

The society has many fun volunteer opportunities throughout the summer season to support the food bank

at a time when donations are low.

If you enjoy volunteering and working with the public then consider volunteering for one of the following events that the society is a part of: 1 — Hard Rock Casino Car Show on Saturday, July 18.

The Hard Rock Casino is hosting the Ultimate Car Show and they have offered SHARE the opportunity to run a 50/50 draw during the day with all proceeds supporting SHARE programs.

SHARE is looking for 15 to 20 outgoing volunteers to assist with ticket sales.

2 — Remember the Food Bank Food Drive on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26.

This event is SHARE’s major summer push to help stock the food bank shelves and culminates in one last large food drive on the last weekend of July.

SHARE wants to fill

those food bank shelves and is looking for a big group of volunteers to help build energy and encourage donations.

The society will be asking for two groups of four to six volunteers at each location to commit to three-hour shifts.

SHARE’s services touch

more than 55,000 people in the Tri-Cities area annually.

Since 1972, SHARE has provided services to help vulnerable individuals and families to have the opportunity to pursue the life they choose.

For more info, visit www.sharesociety.ca.

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hildren can be rough on their toys, and many a toy has found its way into the garbage pile long before parents could have imagined it would when they purchased the item.

But there are various, easy ways to rehabilitate toys so they can go on to have more utility and not end up in the garbage prematurely.

The following suggestions can help restore some of the luster that made kids love their now-damaged toys.

• Fix tangled doll hair.

Dolls come out of the box looking pristine, but after a few play sessions, their nylon locks can become a knotted mess, and brushing only seems to make it worse.

Rather than giving that princess doll a “buzz cut” to remedy the bad hair day, visit your laundry room.

Fill a spray bottle with a 50-50 mix of water and liquid fabric softener.

Spray the solution onto the doll hair.

Use a comb or brush to work out the tangles, then rinse the hair with clean

Keeping the kids engaged “Summer Slide” is a term parents may hear at the end of the school year. “Summer slide” refers to knowledge gained during the school year that may be lost over the duration of summer break.

Minds left to sit idle can haunt children when it’s time to return to the classroom.

But parents who engage kids throughout the summer and reinforce educationally sound activities can prevent summer slide.

• Make vacations educational. Visit a locale kids have studied in class and explore its culture and traditions.

• Offer plenty of reading materials. Reading can expand children’s minds and help them build and maintain their vocabulary.

• Ask teachers for work packets. Students can stay on top of their studies by doing some light schoolwork throughout the summer.

• Purchase a journal.

Encourage kids to write about their summer adventures in a journal.

Chances are their teachers will ask about summer vacations and may require an essay when students return to school.

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There are plenty of ways to rehabilitate your child’s toy so it doesn’t end up in the garbage.

water.

Allow to dry before putting it back into your youngster’s toy box.

• Clean up plush toys.

Plush toys are often children’s first and most beloved companions.

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As a result, they can become grimy from constantly being dragged here and there through areas that are not always very clean.

Many plush toys can be run through a washing machine’s gentle cycle.

Place the stuffed toy in a light-coloured pillowcase, and be sure to securely close the pillowcase to protect the plastic eyes and other components of the plush.

Wash and tumble dry on low to refresh the toy.

Adding a little more stuffing to a plush toy can make a world of difference as well.

Find a seam and make a small hole in the stitching.

Stuff in some more batting or loose fill purchased from a craft store. Use an unsharpened pencil to push the stuffing into hard-to-reach areas, such as thin arms and legs of the doll.

Then stitch up the hole before giving the toy back to your child.

• Clean gummed-up electronics.

Electronic toys are favourites for many children.

Toys with keyboards or buttons that need to be

pressed can become stuck over time, rendering the toy useless thanks to debris that accumulates.

It can be challenging to clean electronic toys because they are sensitive to water.

Use a rag soaked with dish liquid and water.

Ring out the rag before wiping down the surface of the toy.

This will help clean up any sticky residue and other dirt.

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rubbing alcohol to clean in between tight areas, such as between keys.

Rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly, so it is generally safer to use on electronics than water.

The alcohol also can help disinfect the toy.

Before discarding kids’ toys, parents can first explore the many ways to give the items new life.

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Grilling for SHARE: Tri-C itie NOW publishe s r Shannon Balla , left, and Cath erine Ackerman, of Express Empl oyment Professionals, helped out at last week’s HalfWay to Christmas Food and Fund Dri ve for the SHARE So ciety.

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Silver lining: Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club members recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a “Fun Night” that included finger foods, games, bowling and the cutting of a large cake in celebration.

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Dr. Myrna Pearce and her team are celebrating 30 years in Poco. and looking forward to continuing to be your dentist.

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Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project

Mary Hill Eastbound Tunnel Weekend Closure

Motorists are advised the Mary Hill eastbound tunnel in Coquitlam will be closed to all traffic this weekend as follows:

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.

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Coquitlam launches city-wide selfie contest While visiting a city park, attending a community event or hanging out at one of your favourite spots in Coquitlam, take a moment to show it off by taking a selfie.

Through to July 26, Coquitlam residents can upload a maximum of six pictures to social media and include the location and #cqselfie for a chance to win a weekly prize of a $50

Drivers should expect delays in these areas during peak times.

Detours will be well signed. Drivers are reminded to use caution, watch for work crews and equipment and obey all traffic control personnel, signs and posted speed limits.

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The contest is open to Coquitlam residents and participants may enter the contest in the following ways: • Twitter: tweeting a photo using the hashtag #cqselfie • Instagram: posting a photo using the hashtag #cqselfie • Facebook: direct message a photo to facebook. com/cityofcoquitlam or post

a public photo to your profile using the hashtag #cqselfie • E-mail: e-mail a photo to parkspark@coquitlam.ca Contest rules and details are available at www.coquitlam.ca/CiB. Residents looking for ideal locales throughout the city to take their pictures at can get some suggestions online by logging on to www.coquitlam.ca/explore.

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Eco friendly asphalt & concrete resurfacing Vancouver-based Eco Paving is enjoying a surge of new interest in its innovative ecofriendly paving product.

The company’s success is a result of years of research and development, during which Lavigne and his staff explored similar products in other countries, such as Germany and the United States, and then refining the technology to the highest quality possible. Today, Eco Paving is proud to offer what it considers to be the leading product in environmentally friendly rubber resurfacing, which Lavigne says “will instantly revitalize the look of your property.”

Made of 100-per-cent recycled rubber, the paving is slip-resistant and impact-absorbing. It has a variety of applications, from splash parks and playgrounds to driveways, patios, pool decks and walkways. “From a safety perspective, it really is the best product for pool areas because of its non-slip surface,” notes Lavigne. “It also feels great to walk on.”

A great feature of Eco Paving’s product, says Lavigne, is that it can be installed directly over existing surfaces such as asphalt, brick, concrete, epoxy stone, road base and even torch-on membrane. The product is f lexible and can accommodate any future ground movements, greatly reducing any possibility of future cracking. “This makes it a cost-effective choice when you consider the time and labour that it takes to remove and replace an existing surface such as a driveway,” he says, adding that it is also ideal for wet West Coast weather. “Not only is it safer, it also does not attractmoss or go green, so it’s easier to maintain and looks great year-round,” he says.

Unlike asphalt or concrete, the rubber finish will not fracture or crack, virtually eliminating long-termcosts. Eco Paving also provides a five-year warranty against defective materials including cracking, which is generally five times greater than concrete warranties. Eco Paving’s current marketplace is the Lower Mainland, but the company is also looking to expand elsewhere in the province and the country, says Lavigne. “We are looking for franchise owners that we believe will carry on our quality and standards. We truly believe in the product and we believe in our staff,” he says.

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LEIGH SQUARE COMMUNITY ARTS VILLAGE

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finals action to be played that afternoon.

Games are slated to run daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, see http:// coquitlamsoftball.com.

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TAKE IN AN ART SALE Artists and art enthusiasts alike will convene in central Coquitlam this weekend.

The Coquitlam Art Club is hosting its annual show on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 at the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion.

Paintings, art cards and other art will be up for sale, and the event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

This year’s featured artist will be Alvin Lee. For more info, see www.myartclub. com/group.php?cde=64#PG_News.

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• CINEMA UNDER THE STARS • • FARMERS MARKET • • ARTS CAMPS* • *preregistration required

FARMERS MARKET The PoCo Farmers Market is a lively, fun filled event.

Leigh Square Thu | June 4 - Sept 24 | 3-7pm

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Village Vibe Opening

Dancers from different studios around Metro Vancouver will set the stage on fire with electrifying performances! Start the summer off right with an afternoon of entertainment that delights the whole family.

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Alvin Lee, whose painting is seen above, is the featured artist at this weekend’s Coquitlam Art Club show and sale in Coquitlam.

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CATCH SOME FREE SHOWS There are plenty of live music options that are free of charge, and right in the backyard of most Tri-Cities residents this weekend.

Folk musician Jim Byrnes returns to Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre alongside the Sojourners to kick off Music on the Grill series, which combines culinary delights with music against the backdrop of Lafarge Lake.

The multi Juno Award winner will perform alongside the band and on his own over the course of the evening, while the event kicks off with a BBQ dinner served al fresco on the patio with pre-show entertainment.

Tickets cost $55 for the concert with dinner, or $35 for the concert. For info, see www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Across the other side of the Coquitlam River, PoCo’s Village Vibe series kicks off with a dance performance called Move to the Beat, which runs from 2 to 4 p.m. in Leigh Square.

The city’s other performance series, Music in the Park, also marks its 2015 season debut with a show from Leonard

and the Lab Rats.

Described as a swing blues group combining “quenching harmonica, sizzling guitar, solid bass and dynamic drums,” the group plays from 2 to 4 p.m. at PoCo’s Lions Park.

Meanwhile, the Steely Dan tribute act known as Steelin’ In The Years marks the onset of the Sunday Summer Concert Series in Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park a 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.

For more information, see www.summersundays.ca.

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HEAD TO THE BALLPARK Some of the best girls’ softball teams in the province will be swinging their sticks for the fences this weekend at Coquitlam’s Mundy Park.

The Under-14 C girls Provincial Championships runs over three days, from July 3 to July 5 at Mundy Park and will feature 16 of the best squads from across B.C. A host of events will run concurrently during the tournament and a concession will be offered as well.

Things get to the nitty gritty on Sunday, July 5 with both semi-finals and

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GRAB A GREAT DEAL The Poirier Street Farmers Market will be bouncing with activity this weekend, featuring local goods, crafts, foods and more.

The weekly gathering takes place this Sunday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion, located at 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.

Some of the participating farm vendors include Hill Top Farm, Hopcott Premium Meats, Langley Organic Growers, Mandair Farms and Never Say Die Farm, while the craft vendor list includes the likes of Lilac Rain Crafts, Mountain Naturals, Satya Organic Skin Care and more.

Outside of farm foods and crafts, prepared foods, hot food vendors, beer and wine companies and health and wellness reps are in attendance, among others.

For more information, see www. makebakegrow.com.

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PARTY IN A POOL It’s high time to hit the pool in Port Moody this weekend.

The Westhill Family Pool Party is slated from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 5 at the Westhill Pool, located at 203 Westhill Pl. in Port Moody.

The gathering will feature a barbecue, games and entertainment for kids and parents, balloon art with Gizmo the Clown, a magic show, bouncy castle and more.

The cost to attend is $2.

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CELEBRATE Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day

Thank You!

Thank you to our Corporate Partners, community groups, local businesses, staff and volunteers who helped make Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day such a success. And a big thank you to all the Coquitlam residents, family and friends who celebrated with us!

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BUSINESS PARTNERS A-Star Art Parlour A Taste of Ukraine Avia Employment Services Bahati Creations CanSleep Services Chada Thai Clark Kent Productions

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Macdonald Realty Marlin Travel MHD Trading Co. Modo Mr. Fireworks Mr. Lube Mr. Mike’s

Papa’s Shish Kabab People’s Courts Tennis Club Pomme Natural Market PriceSmart foods Simusique Studio Springfree Trampolines The Clever Cupcakes

The Common Place The Village Toy Shop Townhall Public House Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce West 49—Skateboarding

Linda Reimer, MLA for Port Moody – Coquitlam Master Kim’s Pottery Northern Paranormal Investigations OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society People Power Productions Place des Arts ProPlay Hockey Rangoli Artist Neeti Tewari S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Scouts Canada—Coho Area

Selina Robinson, MLA for Coquitlam – Maillardville SHARE Family and Community Services Society Société francophone de Maillardville Tri-Cities Filipino—Canadian Network Tri-City Chinese Community Society Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society Tri-City Speed Watch Tumblebus West Coast Gojukai Karate

COMMUNITY PARTNERS 777 Neptune Air Cadet Squadron Access Youth Outreach Services All Nations Festival BC Table Tennis Association BC Wheelchair Basketball Society Burquitlam Community Association Club Bane – Matsu Kai Kendo & laido Dojo Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society Coquitlam Ducks Volleyball Club Coquitlam Farmers Market

Coquitlam GOGOs Coquitlam Heritage Society Coquitlam Multicultural Advisory Committee Coquitlam Public Library Coquitlam RCMP Child ID Coquitlam Ukulele Tiny Instrument Enthusiasts (CUTIE) Circle Douglas College Douglas Horne, MLA for Coquitlam – Burke Mountain EartHand Gleaners Society

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Evergreen Cultural Centre Explore150 Fin Donnelly, MP for New Westminster – Coquitlam & Port Moody Global Tennis Academy Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association HUB: Your Cycling Connection ICBC Immigrant Service Society (ISS) James Moore, MP for Port Moody – Westwood – Port Coquitlam Junkology

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Notice of Public Hearing

Proposed 3-lot subdivision – 3819 Sefton Street and 1542 Kent Avenue

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3910 Public Hearing

To rezone two lots at the corner of Sefton Street and Kent Avenue to allow for a 3-lot subdivision.

7 pm on Monday, July 13, 2015 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing.

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.

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2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

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3819 Sefton Street and 1542 Kent Avenue

Legal address:

Lots 5 & 6, Section 12, Township 39, New Westminster District, Plan 19629

Inspection of documents: Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) From June 23 to July 13, 2015 at 4pm Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

www.portcoquitlam.ca/getinvolved

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Pepper primer: the four common options Many people would assume that the most used spice is “salt.” However, salt is actually a mineral, not a spice. This leaves its sidekick, pepper, in the lead for the No. 1 position.

Peppercorns, as we know them, are the dried result of the ‘piper nigrum’ berry and have been harvested for thousands of years.

In ancient times the value of this pungent spice was even elevated to the degree of being used as trading barter, much like currency. The four most popular types of peppercorns that dominate our current food markets are black, white, green and pink.

Black peppercorns are the most prevalent and also the least expensive. They are produced by harvesting the berries before they are fully ripe and drying them.

The drying process is what gives them their black hard wrinkled appearance and texture. These are not only the most popular, but also the most pungent of the varieties.

The best flavour and aroma is obtained by freshly grinding them directly on or in the dish you are preparing.

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Pre-ground spices always lose their freshness and ability to season as time passes — fresher is always better.

White peppercorns are derived from the same type of berries that the black peppercorns come from, however they are allowed to mature before harvesting.

They are then either soaked or washed in water to remove the outer shell, which produces a white peppercorn with a milder taste. They are frequently utilized to season white sauces to ensure that the appearance of the sauce is not marred with black specs.

Green peppercorns are one of my ultimate favourites in sauces. These peppercorns are harvested when they are still very immature, and either dried or preserved in brine. They offer a more nat-

ural temperate flavour, and when brined are very soft and can be eaten whole. These are great for transforming ordinary gravy into a gourmet peppercorn sauce with the help of a jigger of brandy or wine. The dried green peppercorns can be rehydrated to make them pliable to accomplish this same task or the they can also be mashed into a paste.

Pink peppercorns are not actually peppercorns in the same definition as referred to in the above-mentioned examples. They are berries that look similar to the ‘piper nigrum’ berry but are sweeter, milder, and more aromatic.

They can ripen to even a dark red in colour before harvesting. These are great in delicately flavoured recipes and offer great presentation as well.

In light of all the choices you have, it should be apparent that pepper is nothing to sneeze at.

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t a recent inspiring workshop, clinical psychologist, Dr. Lee Pulos spoke about how our beliefs about the past and future influence our enjoyment of the present.

He showed us how visualization of a positive future is a key to success in life.

Dr. Pulos is an expert on success.

He’s presented motivational seminars to many organizations and businesses, counselled elite athletes and served as sports psychologist to world-class teams.

In our conventional thinking, we see our present as the consequence of the past.

That’s how most of us see reality: who we are and what we have are the products of our past experiences and

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hose in the bath, connected a portable pump and used the shower water for watering the vegetable garden.

Later we harvested a very decent crop — though discovered that pole beans watered once weekly are stringy unless picked early.

Grey water isn’t clean enough for leafy vegetables or dwarf beans. But it’s very effective for trees, shrubs or berry bushes especially if you get it directly down to the roots. Standard garden equipment includes deeproot watering spikes which can attach to a hose.

The low-tech way is to plunge a crowbar into the soil (or in a pinch a sharpened piece of wood) and pour water down the hole which results. Best to cover the hole afterwards so it stays open for future use. Container gardeners may be interested in watering bulbs.

With food crops, priority should always go to anything

currently forming fruit or the edible part of the crop. Other extra-needy plants include rhododendrons and blueberries. Any tree, shrub or perennial plant in its first year also has an increased need.

The tougher characters include anything with taproots, tubers or bulbs.

Filagree, lacy or needle-like leaves, grey leaves or succulent or waxy leaves also withstand drought well, as do lawns. People wanting to be prepared next spring in case next year is like this could start early mulching vegetable beds with grass clippings in-between the rows.

Soaker hoses are a good investment too, though it’s best to remember the soaking is less effective towards the far end of the hose.

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More useful right now is figuring out ways of using the little bit of water that still comes our way. Even small doses of water can stop a plant from dying. Grey water is very useful and most is relatively clean.

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It contracts your vision and therefore limits your capacity for happiness and success.

Too often we replay negative soundtracks from the past.

Listening to the oldies is nice if that puts you in a positive mood, but too often the negative words you heard in the past can become the monologue of negative selftalk in the present, feeding feelings of misery, inadequacy, victimhood and anger.

None of this enriches your present or empowers you to work for a better future.

You can’t change the past, but you can choose your thoughts — how you think of your past and how much time you choose to spend there while actually living in the present.

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Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a guided tree tour featuring the fragrant Linden trees on the Riverview Hospital grounds at 1 p.m. Attendees will leave from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www. rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910

TUESDAY, JULY 7

Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre, located at 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are invited to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere.

There is no charge, although donations are accepted. Info: Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604-936-2998.

City of Coquitlam offers Still Your Mind with Yoga & Meditation from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 136 at the City Centre Library, located at 1169 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Saima Shah from Vital Energy Yoga will lead a traditionally inspired holistic hatha yoga class. The class will include poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), chanting and guided relaxation (pratyhara).

The same course will again be offered on Thursday, July 9 in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch, located at 575 Poirier St. To register for this free program, call 604-937-4155.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

Hyde Creek Watershed Society holds its monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, located at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, learn about what the group does or tour the hatchery. Info: www.hydecreek.org.

SHARE Society offers an education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. The topic will be “Heroin and other common depressants/opiates — addiction, struggle and recovery.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required.

Info: 604-936-3900.

Terry Fox Library hosts a Storytime session for young children and their caregivers from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill

Rd. in PoCo. Interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more will be offered to help children prepare to learn how to read. Info: 604927-7999.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

Port Moody Public Library hosts an “Urban Safari” event from 2 to 3 p.m. at 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Kids who are registered in the Port Moody Public Library’s Summer Reading Club can have a close encounter with exotic animals, as Urban Safari Rescue Society staff will be talking about the rescued animals in their care. Kids can learn about habitats, conservation, and the natural world from Urban Safari’s expert staff, and get an introduction to some of the fascinating residents of the rescue society’s wildlife program. Kids must be over the age of five and registered in the Port Moody Library’s Summer Reading Club program to attend this free event. Info: 604-469-4577.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Terry Fox Library hosts a meeting for the Adult Learner Book Club from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join. The books discussed vary according to the reading levels and interests of the group. Info: 606-927-7999.

Terry Fox Library plays host to a magic show by Norden the Magician from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The entire family will love his wacky antics, amazing tricks and silly jokes. This magic show will feature some amazing tricks that you can “build” yourself and enjoy performing all year long. Info: 604-927-7999.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

SHARE Society offers an education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. The topic will be “Trauma — How substance misuse often occurs with people who have experienced childhood abuse. How these experiences may cause relapses or continued misuse.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

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THURSDAY, JULY 16

Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a guided tree tour featuring the fragrant Linden trees on the Riverview Hospital grounds at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will leave from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

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Pocomo Hiking Club meets Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. for hikes throughout Metro Vancouver. Info: pocomohiking@hotmail.com.

Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for their support groups. The society runs self-help circles located throughout Metro Vancouver and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist parents and grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@ parentsupportbc.ca.

Parents Without Partners is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization devoted to the interests of single parents and their children. Single parents who are separated, divorced, widowed or never married are eligible to join. Orientation meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9452407.

Pinetree Friendship Circle, for women of all ages, invites new members for free activities at Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 4. Info: catnut2@excite.com.

Poirier Youth Centre offers youth between 14 and 18 a place to hang out, downstairs from the Poirier Community Centre, Tuesdays through Saturdays weekly. Flat screen TVs, basketball, ping pong and pool tables, movie marathons, special cooking events and video game contests are offered, among other activities. Drop-in is free. Info: 604-927-6027.

Port Coquitlam Community Band meets Wednesday evenings at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School, located at 1335 Dominion Ave. New members of all levels are welcome.

Info: 604-785-9672 or e-mail dsmaxwell@hotmail.com.

Port Coquitlam Stroke Recovery Club meets Mondays at 11:30 a.m. at Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave. in PoCo. Those who have had a stroke, and their caregivers, are welcome. Info: 604-942-2334.

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Hitting his stride, Coquitlam’s Mathew Barzal experienced a day to remember last Friday (June 26) when he was drafted 16th overall by the New York Islanders in the NHL Entry Draft.

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sports@thenownews.com s an experience, the 2015 NHL Entry Draft lived up to everything that Mathew Barzal had imagined, and more.

The 18-year-old Seattle Thunderbird star centre and Coquitlam native was rated among the top-12 players by most draft prognosticators, but wasn’t overly disappointed when his name was finally called at 16th overall.

“After the 10th pick I was just getting ready to hear my name,” Barzal told the Tri-Cities NOW on Tuesday. “I had to wait a little longer but to go to the New York Islanders, I couldn’t have landed in a better spot.”

New York didn’t have a first round pick to start the day, so while he envisioned a number of scenarios, heading to Brooklyn — where the franchise is relocating to this season — came as a surprise.

“They told me after [the draft] they didn’t expect me to be available but to have them move up and trade [with Edmonton for the 16th pick] was a sign they really like my game, they wanted me as a player.”

And while the Islanders did meet Barzal during the combine earlier this month, giving him a psychology test to fill out, he had no idea what would unfold at the draft.

“It’s kind of funny, the morning [of the draft] I was walking in the halls and saw the [Islanders] scout... I said ‘Hey, did I pass your test?’ He said, ‘Yeah, you did great.’”

Barzal, who passed on extending his Florida vacation with family to return home to train, said the whole event was amazing.

“It’s pretty cool,” he recalled. “As soon as you get drafted you get taken for an interview, another interview, then a photo shoot, another photo shoot... I’m fairly comfortable in that situation so it was kind of fun.”

Although ranked top-six prior to the 2014-

15 season, a busted kneecap, suffered in November, along with the play of other prospects, caused his stock to take a hit. Despite putting up impressive totals as a sophomore with Seattle, scoring 12 goals and 45 assists over 44 games and leading Canada in scoring at the under-18 world championships, he slipped out of the top-10.

Despite that, many draft experts still rated Barzal as one of the elite hockey talents available.

To get the 16th overall pick, New York

SPORTS SHORTS THROWER HEADS TO WORLDS

Fresh off a pair of gold medals at the B.C. High School championships, Coquitlam’s Chanell Botsis has secured her spot to the World Youth championships in Cali, Colombia.

Currently ranked No. 1 in Canada for the hammer throw, the 17-year-old was selected to the Canadian roster, one of 16 B.C. athletes to make the team.

This will be Botsis’ debut at the World Youths, being that she was too young in 2013. Her route to this year’s selection included a silver medal at last year’s Youth Olympic trials.

Her busy summer also has her competing for B.C. at this weekend’s Junior Nationals in Edmonton, with an eye on making the Western Canada Games.

Recently, the Grade 11 Dr. Charles Best Secondary student established a personal best throw of 60.34 metres, falling just six centimetres shy of the national youth record.

In April, Botsis finished second at the vaunted Oregon Relays.

general manager shipped defenceman Griffin Reinhart, who they selected fourth overall in 2012, to Edmonton.

“We wouldn’t have made the deal if [Barzal] wasn’t there,” Snow told Newsday, a New York publication.

That buying opportunity now lines up Barzal on a team led by John Tavares, Kyle Okposo, Ryan Strome, Brock Nelson and Travis Hamonic — all 27 and younger.

“It’s a great place to go — they’re coming into their prime and competing for the

PAIR WHEELING TO PAN AMS

Coquitlam’s Jasmin Glaesser and Tory Nyhaug will be part of the home country favourites when next week’s Pan Am Games kick off in Toronto.

The cycling duo will take to their respective races feeling both the good vibes and pressure of competing at home.

Glaesser will be racing in two disciplines — track cycling and road racing — with events in team pursuit, women’s omnium, road race and time trial. The soon-to-be-23 year old is looking to add to her medal collection, having an Olympic bronze, in 2012, and Pan Am gold, in 2011 — both in team pursuit.

Nyhaug, a fellow 2012 Olympic team member, meanwhile, is part of Canada’s four-member BMX roster looking to take the podium.

The 23-year-old is aiming to turn last year’s silver medal at the World championships — the first Canadian BMXer to stake out a podium spot — into some Pan Am success.

This will be a great opportunity to establish a Canadian first, as well; BMX is one of two sports at this year’s games that Canada has never medalled in at the Pan Ams. The Pan Am Games run July 10 to 26.

Stanley Cup,” said Barzal. “It’s not a rebuilding team but one that has a great future and players for me to learn from.

They have a lot of great young prospects, and for me to go and kind of learn from a guy like John Tavares, I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

Coupled with all that comes with life in the Big Apple, and Barzal is eager to soak it all in.

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ADANACS BLASTED BY ‘ROCKS

They scored first, but after that the Coquitlam Adanacs were in tough.

The Western Lacrosse Association club had a brief lead on Vincent Ricci’s tally 36 seconds into Saturday’s game, but were overwhelmed the rest of the way in a 15-3 loss to the league-leading Victoria Shamrocks.

Led by former Adanac Daryl Veltman, Victoria took control of the contest with eight straight markers, leading 10-3 after 40 minutes.

Coquitlam was unable to stop the potent Shamrock offence, with Veltman scoring three goals and two assists, while Dan Dawson netted two goals and four assists.

The Adanacs got a three-point game from Matthew Dinsdale, while Ryan Johnson notched his team-leading 14th goal of the season.

The loss drops Coquitlam to 4-5 midway through the season in a tie for fourth place, while Victoria moved to 8-2, good for first place.

The Adanacs square off with the Maple Ridge Burrards on Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre.

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The Hyack Swim Club’s Stella Jin, left, Chris Baker and Mia Bottrill delivered a list of personal bests and are using them to head to greater heights. Jin broke a 35-year-old club record, Baker earned a spot on B.C.’s Western Canada Games team, while Bottrill posted PBs at the Pan Am trials and secured a UBC scholarship.

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sports@thenownews.com The pool remains still only until Chris Baker, Mia Bottrill and Stella Jin hit the water.

The Hyack Swim Club trio are quickly cutting through the calm and setting new records and goals as they make their mark on the provincial swimming circuit.

At the recent Canadian trials, all three produced results that would create a stir.

“My competitors swam fast in the heat before me, so that made me pretty nervous,” recalled Baker. “Fortunately, the training paid off and I managed to swim fast and qualify for the [Westerns] this summer.”

Baker shook off the pressure of competing for a spot at the Western Canada Games to post the fastest time for a 16-year-old B.C. 200-metre butterfly swimmer at the meet to earn the berth.

He will be part of B.C.’s 24-athlete team at the Fort McMurray-hosted Games.

Bottrill made the finals in four events — 100- and 200m fly, 800- and 1500m free — at the Canadian trials.

A Heritage Woods student, she posted personal bests at the Canadian World championships and Pan Am Games trials, advancing to the latter’s A final for the 200m fly.

She finished 10th in the 200m and 12th overall in the 1500m. The 17-year-old Port Moody native secured a UBC scholarship based on her progress over the past year.

“Making the A final was a big step for me,” said Bottrill.

“It was the first time I got to experience the ready room and the march-on, where they introduce all the swimmers behind the blocks.

“I needed to stay focused through all this and remember the race.”

At 14, Jin knocked off a

35-year-old club record in the 50m freestyle, erasing former Olympian Pam Rai’s mark set in 1980.

“I have been looking to the club records for motivation but really I need to race as fast as I can,” remarked Jin. Bottrill’s accomplishments come after she qualified for nationals two years ago and established a consistent presence in the B finals.

Hyack head coach Mark Bottrill — Mia’s father — said all three were in the zone.

“No doubt [Mia] can build off that swim, she can be a player in Canadian swimming,” said the coach.

“Chris had the fortunate spot of watching all his [Westerns] competitiors race their event before it was his turn, and to his credit handled that situation and stuck to his race plan.

“Stella has been in Canada a little over a year [after] coming from Korea, so everything

is new, including managing school which requires her to do extra work to catch up. It makes what she has accomplished even more special.”

As the season progresses, the Coquitlam junior Adanacs just keep building on a great start.

The reigning B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League playoff champions improved to 17-1 by recording two convincing victories in the past week.

In a visit to Port Coquitlam last Friday (June 26), the Adanacs stormed ahead with the game’s first seven goals and finished with a 15-4 triumph.

Recent acquisition Chris Cloutier, a native of Kitchener, Ont., collected his second hat trick and added three assists in just his second game in B.C. to lead the A’s attack.

Tyler Pace also tallied a hat trick, while Jean Luc Chetner and Cole Shafer counted two goals apiece.

Rounding out Coquitlam’s offence were Andy Campbell, Jordan Magnuson, Kai Mcdonald, Chase McIntyre and Mike Rybka.

PoCo got goals from Sahawna Baker, Keegan Bell, Sam Degroot and Matt

Symes, in his last game in a Saints uniform.

He would be dealt to Coquitlam following the game.

Last Thursday (June 25), Coquitlam got an eight-point performance from Pace en route to an 18-9 doubling of the Langley Thunder.

Cloutier and Shafer racked up three-goal efforts in the win.

The Adanacs trailed 3-1 early in the first, but counted the next seven goals to silence Langley.

PoCo, meanwhile, would bounce back from its loss to Coquitlam to trample Nanaimo 12-5.

Down 2-0 early in the game, the Saints got four goals from Ryland Rees and a pair by Greg Lunde to knock off the visiting T-men.

Fraser Miller notched his first goal of the season, a shorthanded marker, which stood up as the game winner.

On Friday, New Westminster pays a visit to Coquitlam, 7:30 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre, while on Sunday, Victoria visits the Saints at the PoCo Rec Centre, 5 p.m.

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Port Moody’s Ryan Johansen won a 2015 Honda Accord for being the Player of the Game at the NHL All-Star Game this past January. The car was traded back to Westwood Honda in return for a donation to his charity golf tournament, benefitting the Make A Wish Canada Foundation. the team’s march to the Memorial Cup. He didn’t lean too heavily on his big brother for advice, the Columbus forward noted.

“I tell everyone this, my brother is never a guy who always wants advice from me. Once in a while he’ll contact me and say, ‘what about this,’ or ‘what do I need to do better here?’ He’s such a motivated kid, he wants to do it himself and prove to everyone that he can be a better [player], be the best he can be.”

Stopping by Westwood Honda last Friday to pick up the 2015 Honda Accord coupe he won, Johansen noted that the car would be put to good use.

“I’m trading it in for a cheque and its going towards the charity golf tournament we’re doing,” Johansen told the Tri-Cities NOW. “I already have a couple of vehicles and can’t find anyone close to home that needs it so I’m just trading it for a cheque.”

The golf tournament he and San

Jose’s Brenden Dillon have started, Aug. 7 to 9 in Whistler, will put NHL players and fans together to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Canada Foundation.

“You see a lot of guys around the league involved with charities and have their own charity golf tournaments, they’re usually a little older than 22, 23 — that’s what we’re most excited about...

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