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The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, seen here, runs Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. next to City Hall, while the Poirier Street Farmers Market runs on Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam. Port Moody also hosts a market during the winter. All have become increasingly popular not just with residents seeking fresh produce and baked goods, but with those heading to special events such as the Salmon Barbecue, set for Sunday, July 19 in Coquitlam.

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Chamber hears pipeline pitch Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s been nearly two years since the head of Kinder Morgan Canada — the company behind the Trans Mountain Pipeline project — addressed the local business community.

At that time, any formal decision to proceed was a couple of years away.

On Tuesday, Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson was back in Coquitlam to give the TriCities Chamber of Commerce an update on the billion-dollar project.

He said the National Energy Board is expected to issue its recommendations in January to the federal government, which in turn has another 90 days to accept or reject the project.

In the meantime, Anderson said the energy company still

has a lot of work to do on the design of the project, emergency response plans, and dialogue with First Nations.

Kinder Morgan is proposing to expand the 1,550-kilometre pipeline that carries oil from Edmonton to Burnaby.

The proposed pipeline route in Coquitlam would run east of the Port Mann Bridge through the Fraser River, hitting land near United Boulevard.

The line would follow the road west past the Eaglequest Golf complex before meeting up with the Lougheed Highway corridor to Burnaby.

The cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody, along with the Village of Belcarra, have been given intervener status, which allows municipalities to ask questions and receive answers through the NEB process.

Anderson, who last spoke

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Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson spoke to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. to the chamber in the fall of 2013, said the company has listened to some of the local concerns about the project, noting Trans Mountain originally intended to use the Colony Farm area as a work site, but opted not to after hearing from the community.

He also said the company has heard from businesses along United Boulevard about disruptions from years of construction in the area, and is trying to mitigate the impacts from any pipeline work.

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changed some of the routing around the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on United Boulevard after learning about problems the route would cause to its access, he said.

Anderson also faced questions about the response to a possible spill, especially on the coast, and the cost to the company.

He said Kinder Morgan is doing everything possible to prevent a spill, also noting the company has nearly $1 billion in liability insurance to cover the cost of an incident.

When asked whether public support for the project has grown or fallen off since his last visit, he offered this response: “What I hear in most communities is how, not if … and that’s where the conversations are at, which tells me people are coming

around to the fact this may happen so let’s focus on what that looks like,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. In the meantime, the local chamber is getting ready to release its position, either in support of or against the project, in the next week.

The chamber’s executive director Michael Hind suggested it’s important the chamber play a role and take a position, though he wouldn’t say which way the organization is leaning.

However, he did note the BC Chamber of Commerce is supportive of the project.

Hind also said the chamber is trying to communicate and provide as much information as possible to the local business community.

“We want to make sure they know what’s going on,” he said. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

Business owner upset over permit wait Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Bill Dick and his company, Phoenix Truck & Crane, have been operating in the TriCities for decades.

But his most recent dealings with the City of Coquitlam over plans to install a large tent on the company’s property at 2320 Rogers Ave. have him questioning the future of business in the municipality.

The company wants to build a 9,000-square-foot steel and concrete tent to house a 165-tonne mobile crane and to keep escalator parts covered in the winter.

Dick said he’s been going back and forth with city officials since April to secure permits for the structure, which he sees as temporary.

“Why does it take three months to tell us what to do to put up a tent?” he asked, noting some of the hoops the city has asked him to jump through include installing a new fire hydrant on the property, and making sure the

access route can handle the weight of a fire department pumper truck.

The company was finally given the green light to start erecting the structure this week, but in the time it took to gain approval, had to find a new company to build it.

But Dick said he’s more concerned about other businesses and for people who want to come in to Coquitlam, joking that he actually got preferential treatment compared to other companies.

“I just want to know what the hell we have to do to speed up the process to get a building permit in this city,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “They [city officials] don’t seem to have the respect for us [the business community] like they should.”

But the city is defending its handling of the company’s permit application.

Jim Bontempo, the city’s manager of building permitsapprovals, explained city staff received some sketches of the

plans in April, but didn’t officially receive a permit application until mid-May. He also noted the B.C. Building Code defines the tent that Phoenix Truck & Crane wants to put up as a permanent structure.

And Bontempo argued the first place people turn when a problem occurs with a building is the city, to find out how permits were issued.

“We always have to be careful we don’t put taxpayers and the city in liability,” he said. “The bottom line is, regardless of whether they’re fabric or steel frame roofs … the city is obligated to make sure that the building can withstand snow, wind and rain loads and make sure the people underneath and the equipment don’t get damaged or hurt.”

While he sees a turnaround time of less than two months as being quite good, Bontempo said the municipality is continuously trying to improve times for permits.

“We understand he’s a business and he’s got to get on with it,” he said, adding staff meet every week and review resource and turnaround times for the various streams of permits.

He said commercial projects, like the one designated for the tent, fall under the BC Building Code and have stricter guidelines.

For example, he said a $100-million Bosa project in Burquitlam has been with the city for 16 months and has two staff members working on the application full-time.

Bontempo said the city has hired six to seven plan examiners in the last three years and will likely hire more to meet demand.

“The last thing we ever want to do is to throw obstacles in front of business,” he said.

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is aware of Dick’s issues with the city, and is urging all the municipalities to process applications as

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Phoenix Truck & Crane owner Bill Dick says the City of Coquitlam should issue building permits more quickly. they can because it’s very quickly as possible.

Chamber executive direc- important for our economy,” tor Michael Hind said he was he said, adding in business, disappointed to hear it took time is money. as long as it did for the comHind also said he’s heard pany to get its permit, sug- complaints from other busigesting many of the barriers nesses about the processing can be settled with a conver- time in Coquitlam. sation and “common sense.”

“It needs to get done quick“I think the cities are try- er,” he said. “We need to have ing to streamline their pro- the ability for business to cesses in some cases. I hope conduct business.”

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sees an opportunity to help local businesses that wouldn’t typically be able to afford a large advertising buy.

The mayor did suggest there would be The City of Port Coquitlam is open for business, at least if you want to advertise limits to the advertising, including not giving on city property or in its publications — but away naming rights to the city or parks. one councillor is raising conHowever, he said if a busicerns. ness wants to fix up a sports City council gave the field and get naming rights, thumbs-up Monday to a he could support it. policy that allows paid ads Moore noted the recent Why not put an on city property and for city-designed bear locks ad on the side of events and publications. being distributed to PoCo a garbage truck?

Examples include the residents could make the city’s leisure guide and calmunicipality hundreds of If that’s going to endar and, eventually, on thousands of dollars. help us generate city-owned bus shelters and But one councillor doesn’t some money to garbage trucks. want the new advertising The city recently hired a policy to go too far. offset the cost of salesperson to help drum up Coun. Darrell Penner delivering garbage ad business. doesn’t want city publicaservices, fair game. tions like the leisure guide PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said so far the municipality and calendar to contain ads, –PoCo Mayor Greg Moore is getting “great traction” in noting the information curits efforts to lure advertisers rently provided to residents to the parks and recreation brochure. is “succinct.” While he said he could support Eventually, he sees advertising and revenue some advertising in the leisure guide if it peropportunities on things like hockey boards tains to a specific activity in the publication, and garbage trucks. he argued the calendar is focused on the com“Why not put an ad on the side of a garbage munity and services the city provides. truck?” he asked, noting the city hasn’t set a “It would be really a shame if we lose that to revenue goal yet. “If that’s going to help us advertising,” he said. generate some money to offset the cost of The new ad policy gives the city the right to delivering garbage services, fair game.” refuse any specific ad proposal.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutch@thenownews.com A fight between a scalper and would-be attendees of the Pemberton Music Festival has led police to warn the public about fake tickets being sold to the event.

Coquitlam RCMP were called to a strip mall near Johnson Street and Glen Drive Tuesday evening, after a fight broke out between a group of men and a 21-yearold Coquitlam man who had allegedly sold them fake tickets to the festival, which starts today (Thursday).

Investigators believe several victims recently bought what they thought were real tickets to the festival through Craigslist for $280 each.

But when they suspected the tickets were fake, police said they called the seller for a meeting. The meeting escalated from an argument to a physical altercation.

Eventually, police arrested a 21-year-old man who allegedly sold the tickets, and are considering charges.

What people should do is contact police right away and then we’ll start to investigate.

–RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung “Our investigation indicates the alleged fake tickets are copies of the genuine ones,” RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said. “At this point, we cannot be certain if fraudu-

lent tickets with other serial numbers were sold.”

Police are urging anyone who bought Pemberton Music Festival tickets through thirdparty sellers to contact the event organizer to confirm their tickets are genuine. The three tickets seized contained the following numbers: • 00991241865453 • 00991241865354 • 00991241865255 As for the fight, the men who bought the fake tickets are not facing any charges, but police don’t recommend handling the situation the way they did.

“It is not the best way to go about something like this,” Chung said. “What people should do is contact police right away and then we’ll start to investigate. What’s done is done, and we’ll carry it forward from this point.”

Anyone who thinks they might have been scammed or has information about the case is asked to call police at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-23032.

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Port Moody is planning food truck festival

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com The City of the Arts may want to consider changing its nickname to the City of Food.

Hot off a successful RibFest organized by the local Rotary club, the city is now looking at organizing a food truck festival in September.

While details are still pend-

ing, the mayor said the event could have 15 to 20 food trucks.

The exact location is still in the works, but more information is expected within coming days.

Mayor Mike Clay said events like RibFest and a food truck festival are part of city council’s strategic plans, and he hopes more events are

coming.

“This is what residents told us they wanted — more festivals and more public events in Port Moody,” he said.

Last weekend, an estimated 40,000 people came out to RibFest, an inaugural event that has been hailed as a huge success.

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discussion at Tuesday’s coun- allowing for the mobile busicil meeting about the food nesses to operate near the skate park. truck policy in But after the city. some of the The municimobile food pality has been This is what vendors asked grappling for the rules with what resident told us to be loosto do with they wanted — ened, the city food trucks more festivals reached out to in the city for a couple of and more public get feedback from the comyears, includevents. munity. ing where to An online allow them.

–Mayor Mike Clay survey garA couple nered more years back, the than 350 city developed a pilot project at Rocky Point responses, with 95 per cent Park, then just this year began in favour of food trucks being

Port Moody quashes fears of land sell-off Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Port Moody residents can be assured any vacant cityowned property will be put to its “highest and best use,”

following a council motion to make that a city policy.

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by Coun. Meghan Lahti and caused a stir at Tuesday’s

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Council approved a motion that directs staff to increase the size of the area permitted for food truck parking at the skate park location, to add an additional food truck location on Murray Street and to have staff bring back options for other locations within the city.

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council meeting, ensures any vacant or underdeveloped publicly owned property will be designated for the use that results in the highest value for taxpayers.

Council agreed to expand the definition of the “highest value” to include social, financial, environmental, cultural, historical and quality of life issues.

A number of residents spoke to the policy before the council debate, with several expressing concern the policy would lead to a major sell-off of city property to developers. The future of the old Fire Hall No. 1 site was brought up several times throughout the discussion.

But Lahti explained the policy is intended to be a place for conversations to start when talking about land that may be dispensed.

“I’m not talking about a fire sale of selling land in the city,” she said. “I’m talking about making sure we create opportunities to make sure we’re getting the best deal for the city as possible.”

Lahti said the policy recognizes city property is a valuable asset, adding it’s not just about money for taxpayers.

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He suggested getting the highest and best use for property is the role of a councillor and a policy to enshrine it is not needed.

“That’s what we would do — we would consider the best use of the lands in all the decisions we make on lands in the city,” Glumac said. “I’m not sure what this is going to give us differently than what we do now.”

Glumac said some of the confusion in the community centred on the interpretation of the policy, which he suggested focused on financial considerations.

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fter a group of Coquitlam residents bought fake tickets for the Pemberton Music Festival — which starts today — local police are warning that other Tri-Cities residents may have been scammed as well.

The situation came to light Tuesday evening, after the men who had been scammed called the ticket seller back — they’d bought the fakes off Craigslist — and confronted him in a parking lot. A verbal exchange led to a fight outside the strip mall where the meeting took place, at Johnson Street and Glen Drive, and police were called.

“Our investigation indicates the alleged fake tickets are copies of the genuine ones,” RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said.

“At this point, we cannot be certain if fraudulent tickets with other serial numbers were sold. The serial numbers on the fake tickets were 00991241865453, 00991241865354 and 00991241865255.

There are lots of big names playing at the four-day Pemberton Music Festival — everyone from Missy Elliott to Alice Cooper to the Black Keys to Ludacris, so demand for tickets is high. But here’s the really sad part: the Coquitlam residents who got scammed paid $280 each for fake tickets on Craigslist, while real ones are still available from the official event site for $299.

So for a savings of $19 each, and maybe the convenience of using a forum they’re familiar with, the unfortunate buyers are out the cost of the fakes and likely won’t be going to the festival at all. While the victims are not facing charges for their involvement in the fight, according to Chung, the ticket seller is.

“It is not the best way to go about something like this,” Chung said of the altercation. “What people should do is contact police right away and then we’ll start to investigate.

What’s done is done, and we’ll carry it forward from this point.”

We hope there aren’t more fakes circulating in the TriCities, and that those buying tickets to any event go to the source, or buy from legitimate resellers. The alternative is just too risky.

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Water is not the new oil BUT CONCERNS ARE GROWING OVER HOW MUCH COULD BE NEEDED TO GET B.C.’S LNG INDUSTRY GOING

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s B.C.’s fresh water the new oil?

Given the near-hysteria around a foreign corporation’s plan to continue to extract a relatively tiny amount of groundwater from an aquifer deep in the ground, one might be tempted to make that link.

But there is a crucial difference between the two.

First, oil (and natural gas) is sold on the international marketplace and our water is not.

What we are witnessing amidst the furor over the plan to allow Nestle to do something it has been doing for 15 years are the contradictions and hypocrisy that exists on various sides of this controversy.

The fact that Nestle is the company involved in this is part of the reason for all the protests.

It is not a popular foreign corporation to begin with, and the political left loves to trash any idea of such a company getting access to anything to do with any of B.C.’s resources.

Typical of the misinformation that clouds this issue is an online petition that has been rapidly picking up signatures.

It’s breathless title (“Nestle is about to suck B.C. dry”) is, of course, completely fictitious and inflammatory.

Some perspective here.

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Nestle has been extracting a small amount of B.C. groundwater annually for more than a decade; it is not touching lakes or streams; the amount of water it is buying amounts to a proverbial micro-drop in a bucket compared to our water supply; the water in question (located deep in an aquifer) would otherwise find its way into the Fraser River tributary system if it wasn’t extracted.

Finally, Nestle is not actually being “sold” the water. It is being charged a small administrative fee to continue to access it (that fee is roughly equivalent to accessing surface water from lakes and streams).

Back to the petition.

People who sign it should take note that in doing so, they are actually agreeing with the premise that B.C.’s fresh water can indeed be sold internationally.

All the petition asks for is that such sales come at a “fair price.”

Enter former BC MLA Judi Tyabji, a zealous opponent of the very idea that we start selling B.C.’s fresh water.

When she got wind of the petition, she started a social media firestorm of her own when she posted on Facebook an analysis that pointed out it would be disastrous to start contractually “selling” Nestle or any other company fresh water for any price.

That’s because such a move could

trigger free trade provisions that would allow those companies access to B.C. fresh water for ever.

Tyabji’s post went semi-viral (it was “shared” more than 10,000 times on Facebook) and she attributes that to the emotions surrounding our fresh water.

“If we actually start to sell water rather than simply charge administrative fees to access it, it becomes a commodity under NAFTA and we then can’t turn off the tap,” she told me. “We can’t treat water like a natural resource like natural gas or oil and sell it in the market place.”

Tyabji is now leading her own charge to battle against what she calls “gross misinformation” being peddled by those who should know better, and she’s getting a lot of attention (including from many folks who now wish they hadn’t signed that petition).

“Spreading misinformation can be very dangerous. Protecting our water is more important than playing cheap politics,” she said.

I don’t expect the provincial government to change the rules regarding Nestle’s water extraction activities, no matter how many people sign a petition.

But “water” will remain an emerging political issue.

There is controversy slowly brewing over a much more serious issue: the vast amounts of fresh water that will have to be used to extract natural gas should a liquefied natural gas industry actually get off the ground in B.C. No, fresh water is not B.C.’s version of oil, at least not when it comes to selling it.

But in the political marketplace, how we use our water may soon become as heated an issue as oil.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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PERFORMANCE PLAZA RAISES CONCERNS FOR THIS RESIDENT

Contrary to Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart’s assertion that asking questions about the “performance plaza” to be built in the Town Centre Park is “overcomplicating” the discussion, I am absolutely dismayed that the council has approved this ill-conceived project without more detailed information from staff.

I have lived on the eastern edge of the Coquitlam River Valley for over 40 years and have endured many instances of noise pollution from events in that valley. Yet my query on March 11 to city staff about why straightforward noise pollution testing has yet to be done for this project has been left unanswered.

Furthermore, from the heavily populated green space along Lafarge Lake on weekends, I very much doubt that the majority of Coquitlam residents wish their park use to be impinged upon in this way.

Finally, I am outraged at the proposed spending of $2.7 million on this project, plus whatever expensive annual maintenance

costs there may be.

I can think of a dozen more acceptable uses for our tax monies, including using these funds for affordable housing or for reducing our tax bill, which has incrementally crept up over the past decade at an alarming rate.

For those of you on council asking more questions about what is obviously a monument to someone’s ego rather than a necessity for our Town Centre Park, please do not be deterred from asking about any aspects of this project for which you have doubts.

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SLOW DOWN ON SNAKE HILL I live in close proximity to the bottom of Clarke Road (Snake Hill), and I am constantly hearing the screech of tires as drivers turn the corner on to St. John’s Road.

Generally these cars are taking the turn at too high a speed, which is only worsened with the slick roads after a dry spell like we’ve had recently.

To add to speed and road conditions, this is a blind corner and sometimes vehicles can be backed up while stopped at the red light,

forcing the vehicles to stop suddenly. I have two main concerns with this.

Firstly, I have seen many accidents as a result of these factors; luckily everyone has been OK so far, however it is so frequent that each time I hear the sound of screeching tires I flinch, waiting for the sound of a crash.

Secondly, I walk on the sidewalk that is beside this curve in the road, and I am afraid that one time when a driver loses control they will end up on the sidewalk injuring myself, or another pedestrian. I have no other option to walk to my house other than this sidewalk, as jaywalking across this dangerous turn would be just as unsafe.

I just want to urge drivers to please slow down, take extra caution on the sharp turns, and be aware of the slippery roads. I don’t want to see anyone hurt.

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away from construction sites, following the death of a man last weekend.

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Saturday after a man fell from the fourth storey of a building there.

Investigators believe the Coquitlam man, who was in his 20s but has not yet been identified, was hanging out with friends at the site, when he leaned against a temporary railing on a fourth floor

charges are being considered.

“It’s a very tragic event.

Someone died and it’s completely avoidable,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Local Mounties are reminding people that construction sites are dangerous places, especially if alcohol and drugs are involved, and to stay away.

Chung said the depart-

ment tends to get more calls about people hanging out on construction sites during the summertime.

He noted getting into a construction site could bring a charge of trespassing.

Police are asking anyone who lives near a construction site to call if they see any suspicious activity, especially after hours.

Firefighters get pet O2 masks Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A fire or serious car crash can be traumatic for even the strongest person.

For many, it’s just as difficult to see the family pet struggle to survive after such an incident. But thanks to a donation from a vet hospital, PoCo pets will have an easier time when they need some human help. Firefighters in PoCo are being trained to operate a new pet oxygen mask kit to use on calls.

Fire chief Nick Delmonico explained the department goes on a number of fire calls where pets need help, and firefighters feel helpless in such situations.

He said the department

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balcony. Police said the railing suddenly gave way and the man fell to the ground below.

His friends called 9-1-1 for help, but despite attempts to save the man by both his friends and emergency crews, he died of his injuries.

RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the group wasn’t authorized to be at the site, but no

used to use oxygen masks shaped for humans, but they weren’t as efficient. The new pet masks come in three sizes and can fit around something as small as a budgie, and as large as a horse.

“We have a lot of pets, especially dogs, in Port Coquitlam, and a lot of people believe their pets are part of their family,” Delmonico told the Tri-Cities NOW. “It’s very unnerving for people to see their pets in distress, so it’s another tool for us to try to help out wherever we can.”

The department is getting four kits to go on all of its trucks. The kits include the mask, instructions and extras like a leash and blanket.

The fire chief believes the

equipment will help save animals’ lives, noting firefighters deal with such situations a handful of times a year.

Delmonico also said the training will help firefighters, as it offers proper procedures to follow in case CPR is needed on an animal.

He said it’s just part of the department’s efforts to meet the needs of the community, adding the city is a very “petinvested community.”

To give a rough idea of how many dogs there are in PoCo, the city issued 4,334 dog licence renewals in 2015.

The oxygen kits were donated by Mountain View Veterinary Hospital of Langley. Veterinarian Renee Ferguson, who lives in Port

Moody, said she wants to equip as many fire departments as possible with the life-saving equipment.

“We just wanted them to have the tools so when they make an attempt to save the pets’ lives, they have the appropriate tools,” she said.

PoCo is the third department to get the masks, behind the city and township of Langley. Port Moody will get a set of masks by the end of the month. Ferguson recommends all departments get the equipment.

“Most of the firefighters love pets and they’re there trying to help an animal … and [when] they don’t have the right tools, it seems not fair,” she said.

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Get a bunch of local farmers and bakers together in one place where they can sell their fresh offerings.

That’s the basic premise of a farmers market, but over the years, they’ve grown to become weekly events

drawing in larger and larger crowds.

“Across the board, we’ve been amazed how many more people are coming out to the market,” said Tabitha McLaughlin, the manager of the Coquitlam Farmers Market. She said the market has seen a growth in the number of visitors in the last five to six years, but this year

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McLaughlin attributes the success of the market to a growing awareness by people for where their food comes from and a sense that food is something to be “valued rather than just consumed.”

The Coquitlam market, which runs from May until October every Sunday at Dogwood Pavilion, has grown to include 65 to 70 vendors on a weekly basis, with 146 participating through the season.

McLaughlin also suggested part of the growing interest in the market is the diversity of products being offered.

The typical farmers market doesn’t just offer fresh veggies and fruits, but meats, baked goods and even more recently, alcohol. There are also usually artisans, kids activities and music, adding to the entire experience.

“There’s so much to do at them,” McLaughlin said.

It’s a similar story in PoCo. The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market is in its seventh year, and it also continues to grow.

The market, which operates on Thursdays from June to September at Leigh Square, has grown to 59 vendors this year from 30 the first and about a third of the

customers.

The market’s manager, Kathy Marven, suggested more people are being drawn to eating fresh and local products.

“People really like the concept and the markets are growing to meet that demand,” she told the TriCities NOW. Much like in Coquitlam, the PoCo market has become more than just vegetables, also offering music, crafters and kids activities.

This is also the first year alcohol is being sold at the market, with a distillery and several wineries taking part.

For Marven, the market has now become a place where people can get a full meal experience.

While she suggested the prices at a farmers market might seem higher to some than at a grocery chain, she said people are paying for a product that was handpicked by the farmer that day.

“You’re paying for fresh,” Marven said.

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The number of market members has also grown by 10 to 20 per cent.

“There seems to be a really strong interest in food security,” said Elizabeth Quinn, the executive director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, adding the markets are also meeting the demand by people to eat healthy.

Despite the growth in interest in farmers markets, the association that represents them is hoping to get more attention, launching a campaign this month called Meet My Market in which people are urged to introduce a friend to their local market.

Quinn said the association has found there are a lot of people interested in supporting the local economy and eating healthy, who aren’t necessarily shopping at farmers markets. The campaign is a way for regular users to encourage someone they know to try the local market.

Back in Coquitlam, the market’s manager sees a pretty simple reason why people should head on down.

“They [the produce] taste so much better, you can smell it in the marketplace, it’s vibrant and there’s an energy,” McLaughlin said.

“It’s a great experience.”

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PoCo has Terry Fox Theatre concerns CITY WANTS ‘COMMUNITY ASPECT’ TO SD43 PROPERTY

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The City of Port Coquitlam and School District 43 have come to a joint use agreement for outdoor facilities like school fields, but the future operation of the Terry Fox Theatre remains in question.

The district decided the theatre’s staff would not be employed as of the end of June, and the theatre would be booked as a rental facility.

The city will continue to have community access to the theatre for up to 10 threeday weekends at no cost.

But PoCo Mayor Greg Moore is hoping discussions

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He argued the city sees the theatre, which is the largest in the Tri-Cities, as a community facility promoting the arts that includes a theatre management company in place to bring in projects and productions.

“We think there needs to be more of a community aspect to running the theatre, not just a gymnasium rental-

type agreement,” Moore said.

The model could include the city putting up cash to set up a management company, but the mayor said details are still being considered.

He also noted the final say rests with School District 43, as it owns the theatre, but the city intends to hold future discussions with the district on the issue.

The agreement states there will be continued community access to the theatre and

the district will make sure it remains functional by only allowing qualified staff to operate key technical equipment.

The Port Coquitlam Theatre Society was in charge of operating the 336seat theatre until it dissolved last year. The society officially took over independent operation and management of the theatre under contract with the district in 2004.

After 10 years, the society

turned the operation of the theatre back to the district when the contract expired.

As for the overall agreement, a staff report notes the objective is to avoid duplication of land and facilities and to “maximize the use of available facilities in a cost effective manner.” Under the fiveyear agreement, the district will pay the city $76,100, to be increased annually using the Vancouver consumer price index.

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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, July 27, 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.

Item 1 Official Community Plan Amendments Relating to Future School and Affordable Housing Sites The City of Coquitlam is proposing two amendments to the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) relating to the properties located at 3000 Highland Drive, 3504 David Avenue, 3561 Gislason Avenue, 3605 Crouch Avenue, 3419 Roxton Avenue, 3535 Princeton Avenue, 3499 Gislason Avenue, and 1350 Pollard Street.

The intent of Bylaw 4575, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 in order to confirm the location and types of school sites that are required by School District #43 (SD43) and remove the school sites that are not required. The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Revise existing text to confirm the future school sites, and the minimum size for these school sites, that are planned by SD43 in Northeast Coquitlam; and • Remove school site references on land use maps and text for sites no longer required by SD43 from the Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan and related neighbourhood plans.

The intent of Bylaw 4576, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 in order to remove three sites identified for affordable housing in the OCP in Northeast Coquitlam. These sites are being removed as they are not located near transit, services or employment opportunities. The proposed bylaw amendment will remove affordable housing references for these three sites on land use maps and associated text from the Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan and related neighbourhood plans.

The City is currently in the process of preparing a Housing Affordability Strategy that will provide direction and guidance on the development of future affordable housing within the City. For more information on the Housing Affordability Strategy please visit www.coquitlam.ca/housing.

If approved, Bylaw Nos. 4575 and 4576, 2015 will amend the Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan, Lower Hyde Creek Neighbourhood Plan, Upper Hyde Creek Neighbourhood Plan, Smiling Creek Neighbourhood Plan and Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan.

Copies of the bylaws, associated maps and supporting staff report are available for viewing on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing.

Any person wishing further information or clarification with regard to the proposed amendments should contact Michael Dhaliwal, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3460.

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Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Item 2 Address: 1107 Cartier Avenue

Item 4 Address: 964 Charland Avenue

The intent of Bylaw No. 4568, 2015 is to authorize the City to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the owner of the property located at 1107 Cartier Avenue.

The intent of Bylaw 4570, 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 4570, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4569, 2015 is to authorize the City to designate the lands, building, and structure located at 1107 Cartier Avenue, as a protected heritage property.

If approved, the application would facilitate the restoration and heritage designation of Maison LeBlanc, an historic Maillardville building, as a one-family home with a secondary suite, and incorporate it into a new multi-family development comprised of the heritage building and a quadruplex development.

If approved, the RT-1 zone would facilitate the subdivision of the subject property into two (2) singlefamily residential lots.

Item 5 Address: 940 Walls Avenue Item 3 Addresses: 820, 824, and 828 Gauthier Avenue The intent of Bylaw 4573, 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 4573, 2015 from RT-1 TwoFamily Residential to RM-3 MultiStorey Medium Density Apartment Residential.

If approved, the RM-3 zone would facilitate the development of a 66-unit, four-storey apartment building.

The intent of Bylaw 4571, 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 4571, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.

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Date: Monday, July 27, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Item 6 Address: 1411 Pipeline Road

Item 7 Address: 3561 Gislason Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4572, 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 4572, 2015 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-3 One-Family Residential.

The intent of Bylaw 4532, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone a portion of the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4532, 2015 from A-3 Agricultural and Resource to RT-2 Townhouse Residential and P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the RS-3 zone would facilitate the development of a subdivision comprising approximately six (6) one-family residential lots.

If approved, the RT-2 zone would facilitate the creation of two (2) parcels for future townhouse development, and the P-5 zone would facilitate the creation of a Special Park, for an environmental protection area and urban nature trail.

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from July 15th to July 27th 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.

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.

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 parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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RibFest a hit, attracts 40,000 attendees have yet to be tallied, Schmelzel noted any money the club raised will go back into the community.

As for the winner’s circle,

Boss Hog’s took home the People’s Choice award, Misty Mountain claimed the Best Ribs distinction and Gator BBQ took the Best Sauce title.

Will there be another RibFest? Schmelzel said club members are “about 99 per cent sure we’re going to do it again.”

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Prairie Smoke & Spice’s Buddy Mwamakitenge mans the grill at RibFest. To see all 28 of our RibFest photos, visit www.thenownews.com and click on “PHOTOS & VIDEOS.”

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Organizers with Port Moody’s RibFest are calling the inaugural event an “overwhelming success,” as tens of thousands of attendees filed through Rocky Point Park over three days last weekend.

Rotary Club of Port Moody past president Alan Schmelzel estimates that 40,000 attended the festivities, which included five award-winning ribbers from across the continent and dozens of live bands.

“We are bagged — really tired,” Schmelzel said Monday. “But it was a huge success in every way. We were overwhelmed with the amount of people who showed up.”

Prior to RibFest, the largest event the group had

organized — known as the Search for the Perfect Pint — attracted about 500 people.

Organizers had originally predicted 20,000 to 30,000 people would come out for the three-day RibFest.

Organizing the large gathering required more than 250 volunteers and a planning process that began last September.

“There’s no way we could have done this without the support of the community,” Schmelzel said, noting the club consists of about 30 members. “The City of Port Moody was huge for us. They helped out a lot.”

While some rain did fall over the weekend, Schmelzel said it was a welcome addition and didn’t deter from the festivities.

“The rain really didn’t seem to cause much of an

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InspYVtion of doV[mYnts: 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 From July 14, 2015 to July 27, 2015 (inclusive) 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) Braden Hutchins, 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.

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Look for the Fall Happening Guide in the July 23 edition of the NOW News!

Registration starts on Monday, July 27 You can also find the guide online, or pick one up at the Recreation Complex, Kyle Centre, City Hall or the Port Moody Public Library.

Go to portmoody.ca/recreation for details 604.469.4556 www.portmoody.ca

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Team Finn to hold fundraiser on July 23 John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Participants and volunteers in next month’s Ride to Conquer Cancer are bringing an air of Finnspiration to Coquitlam.

Members of the fundraising group known as Team Finn will hold a charity night on Thursday, July 23 at the Boston Pizza location in Maillardville.

As part of the evening’s events, dozens of riders will double as servers and hosts for the evening, greeting guests, taking orders, serving tables and talking about the concept of teamwork.

Team Finn was established in 2009 and has grown to include more than 100 cyclists and crew members who take part in the yearly ride to Washington State.

The team was founded

by Patrick and Samantha Sullivan in honour of their son Finn, who died from a rare childhood cancer in 2008.

Team Finn serves both as a tribute to Finn’s “run, jump, bounce, dance, sing, love, smile and ride,” philosophy and as a fundraising force to

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Patrick Sullivan, second from right, joins Hollie Foran, community relations coordinator for Boston Pizza, Chuck Magnus and Yolande Visser. atric cancer, that was somecombat childhood cancers.

Since its establishment, the thing I really wanted to do.” team has raised more than $2 Next week’s fundraiser million through the Ride to will also include a silent aucConquer Cancer. tion featuring gift cards and “At first, I was interested in prize packages from KMS the team name, Team Finn,” Tools, Canadian Tire, and said Yolande Visser, a Team Molson Canadian and Labatt Finn member since 2010 and Breweries, among others. the organizer of next week’s Printed memorial jerseys fundraising event. honouring Finn’s legacy will “I was on the website look- be sold for $1. ing at all the event photos The fundraiser will take and then I read about Finn’s place at the Boston Pizza at story, and it really touched 1035 Lougheed Hwy., startme. ing at 5 p.m. Admission is “Raising money for pedi- free.

Finding the right career path with the support of Port Moody WorkBC office Changing your career can be difficult.

Sean Lim learned this the hard way after immigrating to Canada from Korea.

Armed with an Industrial Design diploma, Sean pursued work in automotive repair and worked for an autobody shop in Winnipeg for several years. While the job prospects were good, he did not enjoy the work.

Sean then worked several administrative jobs, but still didn’t find career satisfaction.

At this point, he identified Insurance Estimator as a career option which would combine both his administrative skills and autobody experience. In 2013, he moved to BC with the hopes of landing this type of work and completed the Auto Estimating program at BCIT. After graduation, he still struggled to find work. It was then he discovered the WorkBC Employment Services Centre in Port Moody.

Sean started meeting regularly with a Korean-speaking employment counsellor named Sophia. He shared his concerns about his lack of experience and connections in the field. He also worried

that his language skills were not good enough. Sophia felt that Sean’s hard work ethic, positive attitude and background in automotive industry would make him a great candidate for a potential employer.

Sophia encouraged Sean to attend a series of job search workshops where he learned about networking, informational interviews and practiced his interview skills. He also polished up his resume and cover letter to focus on his skills in estimation.

Sophia introduced Sean to Patrick, a Job Placement Specialist with the WorkBC Centre. Soon after meeting Patrick, Sean was matched to work as an estimator with an autobody shop in North Vancouver.

Patrick negotiated a wage subsidy agreement to help the employer with the initial costs of on-the-job training for Sean. This was a win-win for Sean and the employer.

Reflecting on his experience in the WorkBC program, Sean said “You guided me and cheered me on to get this job! I am really confident that I will be able to keep this job.” Sean’s plan is to keep building his skills as an estimator and work in the industry for many years to come.

For more information on how the Port Moody WorkBC Centre can help you, contact info@portmoodyesc.com or 604-917-0286.

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One of the best handling small sedans around

BY DAVID CHAO

With the population aging, the entry-level luxury segment is growing quickly and many owners of traditional, large luxury cars are now seeking something compact, efficient, and maybe even trendy.

Audi’s answer for these customers is the A3.

In the past, the A3 was a 5-door hatchback, which was never fully loved by the North American luxury-car buyer. New for 2015, the A3 is a sedan, though we know that Audi is also preparing to offer other variants of this model shortly.

The A3 is more adequately equipped to compete with the likes of the Cadillac ATS, BMW 2 Series, and the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. Offering a fuel-efficient diesel engine makes the Audi unique in this group.

Design

The Audi A3’s styling is classy and charming, but cool and “smart” looking. Standard features like bixenon headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels give it a premium look.

All of Audi’s contemporary styling elements are present on the A3. The resemblance to its A4 sibling is clear, especially looking at the large single frame grille and soft, smooth shoulders.

Built on Volkswagen’s MQB architecture, the 2015 sedan A3 is larger in every dimension than the previous hatchback model. Wheelbase has increased more than 2 inches, which in turn increases length and width. The interior offers everything you expect from an Audi. The cabin design is clean, but it is sportier and less posh than its A6 and A8 stablemates.

The A3 is available in three trim levels with three different engines. Currently, it is only available as a 4-door sedan or a 2-door convertible. In the near future a gasoline electric hybrid and a diesel hatchback will be joining the lineup.

Performance

Fans of small, sporty cars will enjoy driving the A3. Its light weight gives it a playful nature but the ride is supple and the cabin is quiet making daily commutes and long drives easy. It’s one of the best handling small sedans around in this marketplace.

The fancier S3 models are certainly more performance-focused with stiffer suspension, more features, and sportier elements all around to give it an agile character. However, the ride is not so harsh that daily-driving becomes unpleasant.

The base engine is a 1.8-litre turbo inline-4 producing 170 hp and 199 lb-ft of torque. Despite this being an entry engine, it is still capable of a top speed of 209 km/h and can accelerate to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The economical choice is a 2.0-litre turbo four cylinder clean diesel. Output is rated at 150 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque and can return 6.6L/100km of combined driving – it provides great torque and acceleration.

Both are only available as a front-wheel drive model as well. The Audi’s 6-speed dual-clutch S tronic transmission is the only offering, but that’s fine as shifts are impressively quick and smooth.

Those wanting Audi’s legendary quattro all-wheel drive need to opt for the 2.0-litre turbo inline-4. In A3 trim, output is rated at 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

The S3 boosts power to 290 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to rocket to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.

Environment

The cabin of the A3 is business-like, but the premium feel is evident.

The dash is low and smooth, punctuated by simple, circular air vents that almost have a retro vibe to them. However, once the display screen rises out of the centre, you quickly

remember this is a modern, hightech-filled vehicle.

From the driver seat, all the controls are within easy reach and easy to manipulate. The 3-spoke steering wheel feels nice in hand, the gauges are easy to read, and the front seats are roomy and comfortable.

Audi’s MMI command centre has been updated to improve its ease of use - It features new toggle switches and handwriting recognition to help you find your destination.

While the added wheelbase allows for some more rear seat legroom, it is still quite tight and the cabin is “cozy” for three people in the back.

The cargo space benefits the most from the stretched wheelbase. Front-wheel drive models offer 12.3 cubic feet, but the all-wheel drive system cuts that down to an even 10.0 cubic feet.

Features

The Audi A3 Sedan ranges in price from $31,600 to $43,300. The A3 Cabriolet starts at $43,400 and goes up to $49,700, whereas the Sport S3 Sedan ranges from $46,200 to $49,700.

Standard equipment includes heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, dual zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, keyless entry, and Bluetooth.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include automatic high beams, automatic dimming interior mirror, satellite navigation, blind spot monitoring, and a rearview camera.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the 1.8-litre engine are 10.0 city, 7.1 highway and 8.7 combined.

The diesel returns 7.5 city, 5.5 highway for 6.6 combined. The 2.0-litre A3 sees 9.8 city, 7.2 highway for 8.6 combined, while the 2.0-litre in the S3 returns 10.1 city, 7.7 highway for 9.0 combined.

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The new A3 sedan better fits North American luxury buyers’ expectations. The engine choices all offer solid performance, and the clean diesel has a great fuel economy.

Thumbs Down

While the A3 has its charms, it is far from the most dramatic in this class. This segment has seen a lot of new and refreshed entries lately, and the A3 may not stand out as much as it needs too.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for a compact luxury car, the 2015 Audi A3 checks all the mandatory boxes and provides great ride and handling.

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editorial @thenownews.com ocated a little over half an hour from Franz Josef Strauss Airport by car or train, BMW’s Munich headquarters combines four operations: the automaker’s head office, a multifunctional customerexperience centre known as BMW Welt (or “world” in English), BMW Museum, and the Munich assembly plant.

I’ve been to BMW headquarters several times in the past, but this recent trip was one of the most impressive — thanks to many updates BMW has given to the huge complex.

By the way, did you know that you can order your new BMW from Canada and actually pick it up in Germany?

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When it’s time to return home simply drop the car at one of dozen locations in five countries, and BMW will ship it to Canada, where it will be inspected, cleaned, and delivered to your door.

Of course, you don’t have to buy a BMW to gain admission to Welt — while BMW’s head office is off limits to the public, anyone can visit BMW Welt, the museum and the factory.

So here’s a brief summary of my experience with the amazing BMW complex:

BMW Tower Upon arriving, the first thing that catches your eye is the landmark BMW Tower, designed by architect Karl Schwanzer.

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Each floor was constructed on the ground before being elevated and attached to the structure — an impressive achievement.

BMW Museum The adjacent BMW Museum — also designed by Schwanzer and built in 1972 — accepts visitors on a daily basis.

Bringing together decades of BMW memorabilia, the Museum provides a retrospective on BMW’s past and a look into the future, contemplating topics that go beyond the automotive world, into the realms of communication and society at large.

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BMW factory tour is a “visual spectacle” CONTD FROM PG 21

wires. Representative of the form-finding process, the balls move in time to background music before settling into the shape of a BMW car.

It’s a spectacular display, both soothing and surreal, and worth the small price of admission.

From there, a spiral ramp leads visitors upward through the bowl-shaped building, past significant cars, BMWs seen in James Bond movies, and displays describing new and retired technologies, among other things.

One room offers a history of BMW, beamed onto a table from a ceiling-mounted projector.

But unlike most projected displays, this one responds to touch, enabling users to select topics for further information.

However, the most mindboggling of these exhibits is the room dedicated to BMW design, which features a wall showing hundreds of design features set against thoughtful and inspirational words such as “believing,” “sense,” and “effect” It is an impressive visual spectacle, simultaneously

capturing the art and practicality of automotive design.

Casual visitors will find much to entertain themselves in the museum, while auto enthusiasts will be sad to leave.

Luckily for them, there’s a lot more to do.

BMW Munich plant tour BMW Munich is one of many assembly plants around the world producing the ultra-popular 3-Series, specifically tasked with manufacturing 3-Series sedans, Touring wagons, and engines.

Like most plants, Munich is divided into four main areas: the stamping shop (where steel panels are formed), welding shop, paint shop, and final assembly.

A two-hour tour covers all of these areas, with guides describing the techniques and technologies in use.

The paint-shop portion of the tour is particularly notable, because virtually no one in the world offers a tour of automotive paint shops, due to possible contamination from dust, dirt, etc.

To avoid this issue, BMW

constructed a glass corridor adjacent to the paint room, enabling visitors to see vehicles as they move through the painting process.

Amazing!

It’s hard not to appreciate the painstaking detail that goes into this wonderfully synchronized process — both at BMW and other automakers around the world.

However, some factories seem to achieve a level of precision and effort that goes beyond the norm, and Munich factory is definitely in this category.

The expansive, stunning interior is capped by an undulating roof covered in solar panels.

Almost every current BMW vehicle can be found inside, along with conference rooms, a restaurant, and — of course, a gift shop. It’s a perfect complement to the museum, reinforcing BMW’s automotive design through its amazing architecture and enabling the company to establish strong connections

with customers picking up their cars. Against the backdrop of Munich plant, Welt brings a modern, contemporary feel to BMW’s headquarters without minimizing the presence of the BMW Tower and Museum.

At the end of the day Eventually you’ll run out of things to see at BMW Welt,

and will find yourself wondering where to go next.

Seeing as you came this far, it’s worth remembering that there are three other automakers not too far away.

The Audi museum and factory are 45 minutes away, while Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are in nearby Stuttgart, roughly two hour’s drive.

If you love cars — especially BMWs — this is a trip of a lifetime.

BMW Welt Last but not least is the “showroom” portion of the BMW empire: BMW Welt.

Essentially an exhibition facility and distribution centre, Welt shows off current products and serves as an event forum. It’s also the place that you go to get your European delivery BMW vehicle.

Constructed over four years and opened in October 2007, Welt’s architectural design melds sharp angles and cutouts with smooth curves, glass walls, and a giant vortex that draws in the roof like a whirlpool.

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Alzheimer program now on at Dogwood gram designed for those with early-stage dementia to attend alongside a family member or friend.

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both physical and mental and physical barriers, can fitness over the course of a make it harder for people roughly two-hour session: 45 with dementia to feel supminutes of a given session are ported and remain involved in their comled by a certimunities.” fied fitness The proinstructor, gram was before a facilifounded in tator from the We often receive Victoria in society takes feedback that 2008.

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the socializing aspect.

While board games and activities like ping pong or bingo work to sharpen the mind, and the exercises help with strength and balance, conversations are also key to both patients and caregivers.

“Participants tell us that it is meaningful to be out in the community enjoying social time with other people who are also adjusting to the changes of living with dementia,” Yip said.

“We often receive feedback that Minds in Motion is a fun, safe environment where everyone is able to be themselves, meet others, laugh and share.”

The society’s current programming at Dogwood began last week and runs through Aug. 21. Those interested in joining the program can do so at any time, provided there is space. For more information or to register, see www. alzheimer.ca/en/bc.

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A great many people have difficulty hearing others clearly on a daily basis.

Bad acoustics, unclear pronunciation, background noise and music often make it challenging to catch what people say. This results in them having to repeatedly ask questions, straining to hear and perhaps increasingly avoiding discussions in large groups.

As mentioned earlier, this may be caused by malfunctions in special cells in the ear. According to a theory proposed by hearing researchers, “motor cells” are a type of hair cell responsible for amplifying quiet sounds. They vibrate up to 20,000 times per second. If these hair cells do not work properly then quiet sounds are no longer naturally

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This cutting-edge hearing technology comes in a miniature casing that can significantly enhance the user’s ability to hear speech in company. The hearing aids attune to the person you are speaking to and can also recognize if ambient noise increases in the background.

Hair cells in the ear move very rapidly and can act as an amplifier or dampener. If these cells are damaged, they can no longer properly amplify speech and dampen loud noises.

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CHECK OUT COQUITLAM’S ‘POP-UP’ BEACH The City of Coquitlam is bring-

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A “pop-up” beach was installed at Blue Mountain Park earlier this week, complete with beach-themed ele-

ments and activities including Adirondack chairs, beach toys, flags, seashell digs and sand castle displays, according to a press release from the city.

In addition to the temporary beach, which will remain in place until Aug. 21, the park also includes a spray park and wading pool for those looking to escape the heat. For more info, see www.coquitlam.ca/CiB.

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ENJOY A BLAST FROM THE PAST If ’80s nostalgia is your thing, the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver has your fix this weekend. The Culture Club kicks off its reunion tour on Friday, July 18 in The Theatre at the Coquitlam casino, representing the group’s first performance in North America in 15 years.

The show will feature all four original band members — Boy George, Mikey Craig, Roy Hay and Jon Moss — performing songs that lifted them to international fame in the early ’80s, like “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” and “Karma Chameleon.”

Tickets cost $129 to $149.

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VISIT A PARK FOR FREE FUN From habitat restoration to composting classes, regional parks across the Tri-Cities will be buzzing with activity this weekend.

Free, hands-on educational events are planned at Minnekhada, Belcarra and Colony Farm regional parks to mark Canada’s Parks Day on Saturday, July 18.

A “wonder of wetlands” tour will take place at Minnekhada from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while marine habitat tours run from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Belcarra.

Composting classes and community garden tours will be offered throughout the day at Colony Farm. For events and times, go to www.metrovancouver.org/parksday.

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Inspired by the movie Frozen, Cora, 6, and Lily, 13, build a castle at the Pop-up Beach at Blue Mountain Park. classic, muscle and specialty vehicles will be on display, while live music, an outdoor barbecue, beer gardens and prize giveaways will also be featured. The live music portion of the day’s events will be handled by the band Count’s 77, whose lead singer Danny “Count” Koker stars in the History Channel program Counting Cars.

“Last year we kicked off the series with an exceptional group of vehicles and we were so pleased to welcome over 8,000 car enthusiasts and families to the event,” said Hard Rock Casino general manager Raj Mutti. “This year we’re adding more cars, more entertainment and more star power.”

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SUPPORT THE HOME TEAM In a serious race for a Western Lacrosse Association playoff spot, the Coquitlam Adanacs aim to beat the Burnaby Lakers on Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre.

The two teams are tied for fifth place — just two points back of second — as the regular season heads into its final few weeks. Backstopped by the dynamic netminding duo of Dan Lewis and Adam Shute, Coquitlam has stayed within striking distance of the top teams but some home wins to keep the fire burning.

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ats and dogs are the two most popular types of pets in the country, and while dogs have been dubbed “man’s best friend,” cat owners are quite vocal when expressing their love for their feline friends.

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• Designate a cat-friendly spot in your home. A new cat may need some time before he or she acclimates to a new environment. To facilitate this process, designate a room or area in the house for your cat. This should be a low-traffic spot. Keep a litter box and food and water bowls nearby.

• Stock up on your supplies. Cats will need various pet supplies to be comfortable and healthy. For the time being, use the same products the cat had at the

shelter or pet store, which can create a sense of familiarity that makes cats more comfortable in their new homes. Over time you can transition slowly to new supplies, including: - litter box and litter material - food - food and water bowls - scratching posts - interactive toys and solo toys - brushes and other grooming supplies - sturdy cat carriers • Find the right veterinarian. Select a veterinarian whom you trust and makes you feel comfortable. Have your cat examined by the vet and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. A vet

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• Safe-proof your home.

Cats can be curious, and many will want to investigate rooms throughout your house. To protect curious cats, keep cleaning products and other chemicals locked away and secure electric wires with cord containment devices. Know which houseplants are toxic and, if you don’t discard them, make sure they cannot be reached by cats.

Cats make wonderful pets.

Bringing a new cat home often requires taking certain steps to ensure your furry friend is comfortable in his or her new home.

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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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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE James KM Cheng Architects and the Brilliant Circle Group are pleased to invite you to our first open house on the master planning process of the IOCO Lands. We currently have two open houses scheduled on the following dates in July at the Old Orchard Hall in Port Moody.

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Terry Fox Library hosts a Movie Afternoon for teens only from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. The Giver will be screened for ages 12 and up.

Info: 604-927-7999.

Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St. This social group for singles over the age of 50 is for those 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 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.

Hillside Community Church hosts a West Coast Survivor Camp daily from July 20 to 24 between 9 a.m. and noon. at 1393 Austin Ave. in Coquitlam. Team and individual challenges will be offered to test mental and physical strength for those kids going into grades 6,7 and 8.

Cost is $30 and the attendees must register by July 17. Info:

survivor@myhillside.ca or 604936-2313.

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, hosts an Imagination Fair from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way. See a 3-D printer in action and receive a small takeaway gift.

Experiment with a hands-on circuitry kit courtesy of SFU’s Science Al!ve. Try out Joylabz makey-makey kits. Discover remote-control Lego robots and robotics with Coquitlam’s Robokids and build your own paper robot or other figure using cube designs. The fair then takes place on Tuesday, July 21 at the Poirier branch of the library, located at 575 Poirier St., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Info: 604 937-4142 or 604 554-7334.

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Terry Fox Library hosts French Immersion Storytime from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Storytime offers children and caregivers with young children, interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Info: 604-927-7999.

Metro Vancouver Parks Division hosts Canada Park Day events across the Tri-Cities at Belcarra, Minnekhada and Colony Farm regional parks.

Celebrate the wonder of wetlands at Minnekhada Regional Park. Get up close and personal with marine creatures

at Belcarra Regional Park.

Wake up with the birds to visit a banding station, tour a community garden, join youth volunteers from Catching the Spirit to help maintain restored habitat or listen to stories under the stars, and watch for bats at Colony Farm Regional Park. The events are free and designed for all ages. For times and program options, see metrovancouver.org/parksday.

Colony Farm Community Gardens Society hosts community garden tours and compost demonstrations beginning at 9 a.m. Tour the community gardens to see organic growing of flowers, fruits and veggies, small-space garden design, seed-saving and gardening for wildlife. Participate in a compost-making demonstration. Compare the pros and cons of “hot” composting, “cold” composting, and “sheet mulching.” Meet at the garden’s pagoda, which is visible from the south parking lot on Colony Farm Road. Info: events@cfcg.ca.

MON, JULY 20

Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group holds its annual potluck picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River Springs Community Centre, 1950 Lodge Dr. in Coquitlam.

Games, prizes a potluck and more will be offered. Info: lynntoews@shaw.ca.

Korna 20th Year Anniversary & Customer Appreciation Day To celebrate 20 years in business, Korna Natural Pet Supplies celebrated their new store in Coquitlam with a Customer Appreciation Day. This all day event filled the parking lot with a carnival-

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm & Sunday, July 26th, 2015 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Supplies! For more information please visit www.kornapet.com/ home/events/20th-anniversarycustomer-appreciation-day-kornapet-tri-cities

Open House Location: Old Orchard Hall (646 Bentley Rd, Port Moody BC, V3H 2W6) Project Background: The IOCO lands were purchased by BCG in January 2015, following which James KM Cheng Architects were appointed to lead the planning process.The site is approximately 250 acres in total, 150 acres in Anmore and 100 acres in Port Moody.

Project Process: The project is in the initial phase of research where the site context, history, and environment are being carefully studied.We are working closely with stakeholders and we are keen to hear what the community has to say before embarking on the design phase.

Open House Format: The open house will include a presentation of our research as well as a co-design workshop led by Stanley King. Co-design brings members of the public together with artist-facilitators to dialogue and collectively produce images of what the surrounding community would like to see happen on the site. At the end of the open house process a summary of the public’s comments will be prepared and posted on www.iocolands.com. If you are unable to attend the open house, we invite you to leave comments online. We encourage those interested to visit the townsite prior to the public open house. Refreshments will be provided, and children and pets are welcome.

We look forward to meeting you!

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like theme complete with doggie bouncy castles, a barbecue, DJ, live music, face painting, vendors with free samples and treats for all the happy dogs. Dignitaries from the cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody along with MLA Selina Robinson and Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce representatives held a ribbon cutting ceremony to announce to the community that another successful business has entered the neighbourhood.

Congratulations Korna Natural Pet Coquitlam 2773 Barnet Hwy Coquitlam, BC Phone: (604) 904-2008

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All toys we buy back will be donated to our local animal rescues. We are also actively collecting donations for our pet food bank. Our local animal rescues wish lists will be posted on our website and in store.

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How to keep your pool prim and proper

Many homeowners enjoy the convenience and recreational value of having a pool in their backyards.

Pools can be a great spot to gather on warm days, often serving as the centerpiece of summer recreation.

Pools require substantial upkeep to function properly and be safe for swimming.

The right combination of factors are needed to maintain a proper water balance to prevent skin and eye irrita-

tion as well as to ensure the water is clean. Sanitizers play a significant role in ensuring that safety.

Various sanitizers are on the market, although people are most familiar with chlorine-based sanitizers.

The goal of a sanitizer is to prevent the growth of bacteria and algae in pool water.

Sanitizers also will inhibit the growth of viruses and other organic contaminants.

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who have never had a pool may find it challenging to choose a sanitizer that will work for them.

Each sanitizer has its share of pros and cons, but many homeowners hope to find one that is both cost-effective and convenient.

The following are some of the sanitizers to consider.

mon pool sanitizer.

Liquid chlorine does not have any additives and will not affect pool water in any other way except for providing sanitation.

Liquid chlorine can be cumbersome to store and splashing the product while adding it to the water can damage clothing.

• Liquid chlorine: Sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach, is a com-

• Cal-hypo: Calcium hypochlorite is another sanitizing option for pools.

It is usually sold in granular form because pucks or sticks will break down too quickly in chlorine feeders.

Cal-hypo is often an unstabilized form of chlorine, which means it does not have a stabilizing chemical mixed with it to prevent chlorine burn-off from the sun.

Depending on your needs, unstabilized chlorine can be an asset or a detriment.

• Dichlor and trichlor: Dichloro-s-triazinetrione and trichloro-s-triazinetrione are two different stabilized chlorine sources.

They are mixed with a substance called cyanuric acid, which helps prevent the quick usage of chlorine in outdoor pools.

Sunlight can reduce the efficacy of chlorine, and this stabilizer will help buffer that effect. Since these chlorine sources typically come in pucks or tablets, they can be placed in feeders and will deliver consistent chlorine without daily maintenance.

Trichlor has one of the highest levels of available chlorine of all pool sanitizers.

However, one disadvantage is that if the stabilizer levels build up too much in the

pool, you will require even more chlorine to combat this effect, sometimes creating a cycle of chlorine ineffectiveness.

• Salt: Salt-cell pools use a process of electrolysis to extract chlorine from the salt added to the specialized equipment, thus sanitizingv the pool automatically.

Some people prefer salt because it seems more natural and requires less maintenance.

• Bromine: Bromine is similar to chlorine.

While the byproducts of chlorine do not benefit pool water, bromine byproducts can continue to sanitize the water, making it last longer than chlorine.

Bromine can be more expensive than chlorine, which might deter homeowners looking for the most cost-effective pool sanitizer.

Pool water chemistry can be a complex process. But homeowners have many options at their disposal when it comes time to choose the right sanitizer.

— MetroCreative

Silence through soundproofing What’s the first step in soundproofing your home?

Finding which rooms have the least amount of sound resistance.

To do this, make sure everyone is out of the house, unplug all electronics and close all doors and windows.

Take a quick walk through your house and pause for a few moments in each room to evaluate which ones are the noisiest.

Now consider if you’re installing a media room or teenage recreational room where volumes will be blasting on TVs and stereos.

With this information, you should have a good idea of where you need to soundproof and create barriers against noise.

Here are some tips to help you achieve the optimal result of peace and quiet: • Plant trees and hedges along the exterior of your home, perhaps along a fence.

Not only do trees and hedges

help with the environment and provide a good amount of privacy, they also slow down the travel of noise from the neighborhood into your home.

• Insulate your walls and ceilings.

Better insulation in your interiors and exteriors won’t just drive away excess noise, it will also reduce your heating and cooling bills during the hot and cold months.

For the best sound proofing and easy installation quality, a professional-grade product by ROXUL called Safe’n’Sound is very popular.

• Seal up all cracks and holes around windows and doors, and add double glazed windows to your current glass panes.

Once you’ve selected the best soundproofing method, implement it and enjoy the bliss of silence throughout your home — MetroCreative

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Some home renovation projects require the expertise of professionals, but there also are many ways for homeowners to improve their homes without hiring a pro or spending too much money.

The following are a handful of DIY renovation projects homeowners can tackle in a typical weekend.

• Closet conversion: Ample closet space is a big plus for home buyers, but upon moving into a new home, many homeowners may find they don’t need as much closet space as they initially thought.

Guest room walk-in closets, in particular, may prove to be underutilized resources. Such fclosets often come with built-in shelving, and therefore, they make ideal spaces to convert to mini home offices or study areas for kids.

Installing an extra shelf to serve as a desk area for remote working or homework stations won’t take up much of a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, and before you know it, you will have a fully functioning workspace.

• Accent wall: Accent walls can liven up a room by breaking the color pattern of the walls in the room. Accent walls also can be used to divert attention on a particular design element in a room, such as a painting or an elaborate wall furnishing. y Painting an accent wall won’t take very long, but such a project can give a room an entirely new look and feel.

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Many driveways can be paved anew in a single day, but larger driveways or those that have endured an extraordinary amount of wear and tear may take a couple of days.

• Storage and shelving: Much like some homes come with an abundance of storage areas, others fall short of homeowners’ or apartment dwellers’ needs.

If your home or apartment falls into the latter category, adding some shelving or finding some new furniture that can serve double duty as storage areas is a weekend project that can help clear up some space.

Purchase some wood shelving from a local furniture retailer to mimic the look of traditional built-ins or replace existing single-use furniture with newer items capable of serving multiple functions, including storage.

Art: If the rooms and hallways in your home are bare or in need of new looks but your budget is tight, try your hand at spicing things up by creating some of your own paintings.

Parents can encourage kids to create their own colorful masterpieces.

Frame the finished works and hang them on the wall and enjoy your inexpensive and homemade “art gallery.”

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A foolproof plan for exterior painting

A fresh coat of paint on a home’s exterior can give a property a vibrant new look.

Whether you decide to go with a bold new colour or repaint a house in an existing color, new paint can add some life to the exterior of your home.

Summer has long been considered the ideal season to paint home exteriors, but advancements in technology have made it easier to paint home exteriors later in the

year.

According to paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, traditional latex-based paints need temperatures above 15 C to cure properly.

Sherwin-Williams also notes that one of the more common mistakes homeowners make when painting their homes’ exteriors is to paint during times of the year when temperatures fluctuate greatly between the days and nights.

When nighttime temperatures dip considerably lower than they were in the afternoon, dew will form and the paint can stop coalescing.

When that happens, moisture gets into the uncured paint and surface staining and adhesion problems may result.

So even if the temperature is a comfortable 15 C during the day, homeowners should avoid painting if the night-

time temperatures figure to drop considerably.

In addition to choosing the right time of year to paint, consider the following painting pointers to ensure your home’s exterior gets the fresh look you are aiming for.

• Monitor weather reports. It’s not just the temperature at night after you paint that should be monitored.

Sherwin-Williams advises that the temperature should be in the suggested range and above the dew point for at least 48 hours after application so the paint film can form properly.

So applying a fresh coat of paint on a beautiful autumn Saturday is not ideal if Sunday figures to bring the first hints of winter.

• Don’t skimp on quality. Some paints cost more than others, and homeowners working on a budget may be tempted to choose the least expensive option available.

While price and quality are two different things, it’s important that homeowners avoid choosing a paint solely because it is the least expensive option.

Research paints before buying a particular one, emphasizing quality over cost. Today’s paints last longer than the paints of yesteryear, so you likely won’t need to paint your home’s exterior again for a long time.

A budget-friendly yet low-quality paint will not only make your home less appealing, but you will likely need to paint it again sooner than you will if you go with a higher quality paint.

• Don’t paint to cover up a problem. Rotting wood or siding is unsightly, and some homeowners think paint can cover up such a problem.

But paint will not stick to rotten wood and siding, and the problem will still be noticeable after you paint.

A fresh coat of paint is not the solution to rotten wood or siding. Consult a professional contractor if your home is experiencing such a problem.

A fresh coat of paint on your home’s exterior can be a great way to improve your home’s curb appeal.

But it’s important homeowners follow some of the same rules the pros adhere to when painting the exteriors of their homes — MetroCreative

Creating space for your guests Homeowners who enjoy entertaining frequently sometimes host overnight guests.

While many hosts and hostesses have spare bedrooms for overnight or long-term guests, many others do not.

But those among the latter group willing to get a little creative can find more places for overnight guests to rest their heads.

• Sofa: Living room or den sofas can double as bedding for overnight guests.

As a short-term solution, a night or two on the couch can be comfortable enough.

Be sure to cover the sofa with freshly laundered sheets and provide those amenities one would expect in a guest space.

Access to a television, a reading lamp, a fan for some white noise and a table on which to place a phone or alarm clock are helpful to have. Such items will make guests more comfortable.

• Convertible bed: Marketed frequently under the brand name Murphy Bed, convertible beds can incorporate sleeping options into rooms with limited space.

This furniture essentially is a bed that folds vertically or horizontally into a frame.

When closed, the bed can look like a decorative storage closet or armoire. Some convertible beds come with bookcase accessories to expand

storage space and also make the piece look like a more cohesive unit.

• Sofa bed or chair: Sofa beds and chairs have a fold-out bed nestled beneath their cushions. Depending on the size of the couch, a twin, full or queen-sized bed may be housed within.

Sofa beds vary in comfort levels, so prospective hosts should investigate their options to ensure guests have the most comfortable sleeping situations possible. A bed in a couch can turn an office or living space into a guest sanctuary in a matter of minutes.

In addition, some sofa beds also have extra space built within for storing blankets and pillows.

• Bunk beds: Bunk beds may seem like child’s play, but they make great use of vertical space. Share a kid’s room with your son or daughter and let the guest take your own bedroom. Otherwise, equip a home office with bunk beds and have two more sleeping spaces available.

Accommodating guests when you don’t have a guest bedroom can take some creativity, but those willing to think outside the box can find options that don’t compromise guests’ comfort.

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Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com Elaine Whidden may have all the genetic keys to being a sprinter — a long stride, powerful legs — but it’s the intangibles that have pushed her to the forefront.

The Coquitlam runner joined the Tri-City Greyhounds just three years ago and found that something she enjoyed as a high schooler was still fun at the age of 57.

Now 60, Whidden is demonstrating that things from the past can still be a enjoyed at the senior level.

Earlier this month Whidden established two new Masters sprinting records at the Trevor Craven Memorial meet in Burnaby, breaking times set by a Canadian Masters Athletics Hall of Fame member.

Whidden broke Avril Douglas’ nine-year-old marks in the 100- and 200-metre events for women ages 60-64. In the 100m she posted a time of 14.60 seconds — besting Douglas’ time of 15:37.

In the 200m Whidden crossed the finish line in 30.74 seconds, ahead of Douglas’ 31.24, set in 2006.

“You think in your head maybe you can do it, and [Tri-City coach Harold Morioka] is so positive,” said Whidden of the process to reaching her new personal best times.

“Even when you’re 60 you can achieve a goal — you set it and you can reach it.”

This comes after a near 40-year absence from competing.

“I thought I’d just give it a try, and now I’m here,” she said. “When I joined [the Greyhounds] I tried discus, shotput but eventually concentrated on the running events.”

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Runner Elaine Whidden has put in a lot of work since rediscovering her love for the sport. The 60-yearold Tri-City Greyhounds sprinter broke a couple of records and established new personal bests recently. the 100-, 200- and 400m races, Whidden won.

The natural ability she possessed as a teenager was still evident, Morioka said.

“It takes about three years to get your body back into highly competitive condition after years of not training [or] competing,” noted Morioka.

“She has always run well since com-

ing back into athletics but she is just now reaching her peak as a masters sprinter.”

He notes she could be even quicker when Coquitlam hosts the B.C. 55+ Games in 2016.

Whidden concedes the 100m race was her toughest, due to a habitual slow start. Morioka said the key to a faster 100m time was abandoning

the blocks and beginning the race from a standing start.

“My 200m is my best, I think,” she said. “I don’t get that great a start so in the 200 and 400 I have room to get going.”

Joining the Greyhounds has been a huge plus in her life, Whidden said.

“It’s amazing and inspiring. From 55 to 85, you share a common bond.”

Tory Nyhaug made the most of Canada’s home turf advantage at the Pan Am Games in Toronto last Saturday by rolling to a men’s BMX gold medal.

The races in Etobicoke saw Nyhaug win all three of his quarterfinal runs from Heat 1. Then he overpowered the opposition in the semifinal from start to finish.

In the final, Nyhaug got a bit more heat from the opposition, but it was nothing he couldn’t handle as he took the title with a kind of confidence that has become commonplace for the 23-year old cycling superstar, who — barring any setbacks — will be a Canadian medal threat at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

“I knew if I got into the first turn clean I’d be fine,” Nyhaug said postrace.“I was running the track great all day, but I had to really battle and shove my way in. It was amazing.”

The Coquitlam native competed before a packed main stand and thousands of onlookers on a nearby hill.

“My parents are in the stands, and to win this on home soil is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“We’ve had so much fun this week at home. I didn’t feel any extra pressure from it, I knew they were supportive. I knew no matter what my parents were going to give me a big hug at the end of the race.

“I’m so happy they were here.”

Nyhaug was the only Canadian to make the men’s or women’s BMX final on Saturday.

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FENCER THRUSTS TO BC GOLD

The Coquitlam junior Adanacs headed into last night’s big game needing just one win to advance to the B.C. final.

The reigning B.C. junior A lacrosse champions took a firm 2-0 lead Saturday on the strength of a 14-9 victory in Game 2 of their best-of-five semifinal with the New Westminster Salmonbellies.

The Adanacs actually trailed in the early going, but reversed that trend with a five-goal outburst in the second period.

Chris Cloutier led the way offensively, counting five goals.

Chase McIntyre would pick up a hat trick, as Coquitlam scored nine times over the final 32 minutes.

Jean-Luc Chetner netted two goals and set up six others, while Tyler Pace scored once and drew five assists.

Turning aside 33 shots was Christian Del Bianco.

Game 3 was played Wednesday (past the Tri-Cities NOW’s deadline). If necessary, Game 4 will be played Saturday, 2:30 p.m. in New Westminster. A fifth game would bring the teams back to the Poirier Sports Centre on July 22.

Pre-tournament favourite George Jecminek was true to form at the Burnaby Open tennis championships two weeks ago.

Jecminek, of Port Coquitlam, plowed through the men’s open field winning all his matches in straight sets before dispatching No. 2 seed Carl Ho, a University of New Mexico grad and current assistant pro at the Richmond Country club, 6-3, 6-2 in the championship final.

Jecminek defeated No. 4 seed and Coquitlam native Patrick Walker, who plays tennis with the Simon Fraser University club team, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the open final.

In the men’s doubles final, top seeds Steve Deakin and Jerry Turek of Coquitlam defeated the fourth seeds Evan McNicol and Port Moody’s Tejas Phaterpekar 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 in the final.

Capturing the women’s open title was Juliet Jia Wen Zhang, in three sets, over third-seed Ana Maria Andreea Ileana, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

Michelle Sing and Petra Turek won the women’s open doubles.

Chalk up a gold medal for Coquitlam native Thomas Henry.

The 12-year-old fencer captured his first provincial title last month in Richmond, feeling just a little pressure in the final.

“I wasn’t nervous, in practice I’ve generally beaten [his competitor] but it was a bigger venue and bigger tournament,” recalls Henry. “I just wanted to fence as best I could.”

This was his first provincials after stepping into large competitions a few months earlier.

Henry has only been in the sport a little more than a year.

“It was kind of a fluke that I started [fencing],” he noted.

“My mom signed me and my best friend up and I started to progress pretty quickly.”

His expectations at the provincials weren’t gold, but just to keep improving. He faced eight competitors in his road first.

“I like that fencing is one sport that’s like a physical chess match. There’s lots of strategy and fitness involved.”

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by Ridge Meadows to prevail 6-5 and collect the provincial championship banner last week in PoCo. It reversed the fortunes from last year’s B.C. final, where Ridge prevailed by a twogoal margin. For head coach Glenn Steele, the end result was pure magic.

“It was really intense over the final period, with them coming back, they pulled the goalie but we held on,” noted Steele.

“It was the first gold medal for the girls and for the five graduating players, it was great to see.”

Up 3-0 after 20 minutes and 4-3 after two periods, Coquitlam built a cushion early in the frame with a pair of markers. Ridge Meadows however continued to battle and made it a one-goal contest.

They were unable to notch the equalizer, thanks to a standout performance from netminder Samantha Thomson, who turned back 46 shots in the final.

Picking up a hat trick was final MVP Harlowe Steele, with singles by Tamara Jaksa, Bianca Santucci and Megan Shovar.

The five graduating players — Aliya Boulanger, Carly McLeod, Cassandra Miller, Kaylee Nichols, Kaitlyn Savitsky, Sydnie Steele and Jaksa — enjoyed stellar series to lead the way, said the coach.

It began well, with Coquitlam beating Ridge 7-4 in the second game of the round robin.

Throughout the tourney, Thomson provided a foundation for Coquitlam’s championship run. In the first game against

then-unbeaten New West, she blocked 52 shots as the Adanacs secured a confidence-boosting 3-3 tie to set the stage.

Earning Junior Warrior Fair Play Awards were Coquitlam’s Kirstin MacMurchy and PoCo’s Danita Stroup.

The Adanacs roster includes: Aliya Boulanger, Gina Conte, Sabrina Guglielmi, Tamara Jaksa, Kendrah Johal, Tyana Lovse, Kirstin MacMurchy, Carly McLeod, Cassandra Miller, Kaylee Nichols, Jesse Noakes, Rebeka Roga, Kenna Rutherford, Bianca Santucci, Kaitlyn Savitsky, Megan Shovar, Harlowe Steele, Sydnie Steele, Samantha Thomson and Victoria Vieira.

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PoCo1 bantam’s Taya Schubert, right, plays through a New West check.

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With a rare shutout, the Port Coquitlam 1 Saints collected the female bantam B.C. title last week, blanking New Westminster 6-0 in the championship final.

Quinn Malcolm picked up a hat trick and Megan Morris registered the clean sheet as PoCo capped a tremendous run at the provincials in their own home rink.

Also scoring for PoCo were Addison Bradley, Natalie Gane and Mikela Ladron, while Mackenzie Blair and Daniella Stroup picked up three assists each, with Taya Schubert corralling a pair of helpers.

PoCo1 reeled off five wins to advance to the final, including an opening 6-4 decision over New West.

“I think the most valuable information is that we played all 16 runners all game, right until the end [of the final], which is rare,” remarked head coach Blair Bradley.

“The other team cut their bench after the first period.”

Providing valuable leadership throughout the tourney were Addison Bradley, Mackenzie Blair, Quinn Malcolm, Megan Morris, Daniella Stroup and Alyssa Wahl.

PoCo’s other team also finished strong, collecting the bronze medal with a 5-4 victory over Langley. PoCo1’s Addison Bradley was voted MVP, while Morris and PoCo2’s Elise Tremblay were Warrior Fair Play Award recipients.

The PoCo1 roster includes: Mackenzie Blair, Addison Bradley, Kristen Caktas, Paige Foulds, Natalie Gane, Sophie Irvine, Zoe Koutsoropoulos, Sarah Lacusta, Mikaela Ladron, Quinn Malcolm, Megan Morris, Shannon Pilgrim, Sophia Riou, Taya Schubert, Daniella Stroup, Zoey Taylor and Alyssa Wahl.

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Port Coquitlam’s Teagan Rasche will compete for Canada at the Pan American Junior Games.

Rasche for Canada

On the strength of a strong performance at the Canadian Track and Field championship in Edmonton, Port Coquitlam’s Teagan Rasche locked up a spot on Canada’s junior Pan American team.

Rasche, 18, finished second in the javelin with a throw of 47.46 metres, setting a new personal best by over a metre.

A top-two placement was key, as well as distance over 46 metres, in securing a ticket to the Pan American Junior Track and Field championships, which run July 31 to Aug. 2 in Edmonton.

Ashley Pryke of Peterborough finished first with a distance of 47.90m, while fellow Langley Mustangs track club member Brittni Wolczyk, also of PoCo, placed fourth with a throw of 45.13m.

“The Pan Am Junior Championships are an excellent opportunity for young upcoming athletes.

“Competing at home against the best from the Pan Am region in this age group should elevate their performances and provide them with an excellent learning opportunity,” said Canadian Pan Am Juniors head coach Les Gramantik.

Rasche will be taking her athletic talents to Virginia Tech in September on a full-ride scholarship.

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Golf tournament proceeds fund a range of library-related literacy initiatives in the community. These include study rooms, language learning kits to build early literacy skills, a Reading Link partnership with local schools and a Digital Early Learning Hub. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will support the creation of a Learning Lounge in the library. For tournament ticket prices and details, check the event website at library.portmoody.ca/links or call the library at 604-469-4577.

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