The Tri-Cities Now August 6 2015

THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 2015

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FARMED SALMON IS OFF CITY’S MENU Port Moody council votes to ban the product from city-sponsored events

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City says No to farmed salmon John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Whether it’s banning cosmetic pesticides or shark fin soup, Port Moody is no stranger to politicizing environmental issues that have a farreaching, national impact.

The City of the Arts was the first community in B.C. to ban shark fin soup in 2012, and led the Tri-Cities’ charge towards being free of cosmetic pesticide use almost a decade ago. Now, Port Moody officials are wading into the debate of farmed salmon, as council voted unanimously last week to ban open-net farmed salmon from city-led or city-sponsored events.

It’s believed last week’s decision is the first of its kind in Canada.

“I’ve been concerned about open-net farmed salmon for quite a long time,” said Coun. Rick Glumac, chair of the city’s environmental protection committee. “This is something that many people

in Port Moody have concerns about.”

Glumac noted staff in charge of purchasing for city events will be tasked with monitoring the new regulations to ensure they’re maintained. He said any event that’s sponsored, led or even catered by the city will fall under the new rules.

Momentum for the decision began last year, when the issue was raised by one of Glumac’s committee members. He said the practice of open-net farming spreads diseases and sea lice from farmed salmon to wild populations, compromising entire runs along the West Coast.

“In Port Moody we’ve been environmental leaders for many years and I think this is a great policy for us to bring forward,” he said.

The new policy decision was lauded by New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly, who characterized it as a “bold move.”

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Wild salmon stocks have been affected by fish from open-net farms, according to critics of the practice.

“It’s a strong show of support and leadership for wild salmon and wild salmon issues on the West Coast of British Columbia — good for them,” said Donnelly, the NDP’s deputy fisheries and oceans critic.

J Peachy, creative director for the Burrard Inlet Fish Fest

in late September, also complimented his hometown’s council for what he believes sets a continental precedent.

“This is a very progressive move by a local government and likely the first in Canada and North America for that matter,” he said.

Representatives from the

salmon farming industry, however, are concerned about what they say was a lack of correspondence and up-to-date knowledge prior to the ban’s introduction.

Jeremy Dunn is executive director of the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association, one of the province’s largest industry voices representing more than 40 members, ranging from fish farmers to other service and supply companies involved in the sector.

“City staff didn’t reach out to anyone in our industry for information or even to fact check,” Dunn said. “No one on council reached out to our sector.”

Mayor Mike Clay did not respond to requests for an interview.

Dunn said his member groups are subjected to strict, third-party monitoring and certification through international agencies like the Aquaculture Stewardship Council and the Global

Aquaculture Alliance.

He also noted industry members donate more than 30,000 pounds of fish annually to community groups and charities across Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver.

“I don’t think Port Moody has had an opportunity to meet salmon farmers, to learn about their businesses,” Dunn said. “We would certainly, as we’ve done with other councils, invite them for a tour of our operation so they can see a salmon farm first-hand so when they’re making decisions like this, they’re doing so with a full set of information and having seen the processes themselves.”

Along with last week’s ban came the introduction of a sustainable events policy, which will incorporate guidelines around food sourcing and the procurement of local, organic and seasonal foods.

A report on that policy is expected at council in the fall.

Candidates lining up to run in Tri-Cities John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Tax breaks, tax credits and commitments to world peace are just some of the promises being trotted out as candidates ready their election machines just days after Parliament was dissolved and the country readies itself for the Oct. 19 federal election.

Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam Green Party candidate Brad Nickason is framing his platform around global issues: combatting climate change and promoting world peace.

A newcomer to politics, his motivation to enter public life came in 2011 when he ran into a member of the Canadian Armed Forces while vacationing in Australia.

“At the time he was absolutely thrilled that Stephen Harper and Canada had moved from being a peace-keeping nation to a nation of active participation in war,” said Nickason, 54. “That personally gripped me with a type of pain I can’t describe. That was the catalyzing moment that said to me that I

had to somehow get involved.”

Nickason has lived in PoCo for more than 25 years, and works as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. He cites his 17 years coaching minor sports as his community involvement, and actively pursued Green Party membership less than two years ago.

“Global peace is something that I believe in deeply and I think that it’s something that communities should be able to accomplish,” he said. “I’m aligned with the Green Party because of their values around that particular issue, which is nonviolence.”

Fellow Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam candidate Ron McKinnon is marking his third foray into politics, as the Liberal representative ran in the 2008 federal and 2011 municipal elections.

His platform includes promises for electoral reform, a stronger relationship linking business with environmental responsibility, income tax breaks for the middle class — he cited those earning between $45,000 and $90,000

annually — and enhanced childcare benefits.

“Those [childcare benefits] will be income adjusted so that the people who have the most need will get the most benefit from it,” he said.

“We want business and industry and the environment to work hand and hand so our country can progress in a sustainable, livable environment so that everybody can thrive and prosper.”

The lone incumbent in this year’s race, long-time NDPer Fin Donnelly is counting on what he calls “a national desire for change” to secure his seat in Port-Moody Coquitlam.

Donnelly’s promises include reinstating the federal minimum wage of $15, incentives for small business, “more affordable childcare” and a promise to repeal the recently introduced Anti-Terrorism Act known as Bill C-51.

“The RCMP and CSIS already have the powers they need to tackle terrorism in our country,” he said.

“We need to strengthen their abil-

ity. An NDP government will definitely repeal Bill C-51. It’s not something Canadians want and they’ve been outspoken on this since the Conservatives brought it in.

Both McKinnon and Donnelly were critical of Harper’s campaign kick-off, suggesting that lengthening the campaign period by more than five weeks will cost taxpayers and give the Conservatives an unfair advantage in terms of advertising dollars.

“To open this campaign window, especially on a holiday weekend, will show that people want change,” he said.

Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam candidate Doug Horne is still awaiting word on a nomination meeting date, though he expects that will take place within the next two weeks.

“I’m hoping that it will happen sooner than later,” he said.

“But I’ve been working hard, I’ve been engaged and continuing with signing people up to be members to support me and I’m continuing to build a team so that I’ll be successful

in the election.”

The outgoing Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA touts economic stability and job creation as the pillars of his platform, and suggests the longer campaign period will work to the advantage of candidates from all parties.

“I think it’s a good thing because it gives candidates an opportunity to engage with people and knock on doors, and spend more time actually talking to people — they get the opportunity to understand where the different candidates are standing much better.”

Recent polls suggest the NDP has a slim lead over the Conservatives, while the Liberals sit in third.

Horne said he pays little attention to those numbers, given the lessons learned in 2013 when the provincial Liberals were predicted to be thoroughly defeated by the NDP. “It’s a bit of cliché to say, but it is the truth: the only poll that counts is the one that’s taken on Oct. 19,” he said.

“I don’t think any riding is a slam dunk for any party.”

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Massive fire caused by electric towel warmer John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com A fire in downtown PoCo that destroyed six businesses on Shaughnessy Street last week started in an electric towel warmer in a barber shop, the city said late Wednesday afternoon.

The fire, which spread up into the ceiling to the rest of the building, is not considered suspicious, and the building has now been turned over to the owners and their insurance companies to begin the restoration process.

As for the six affected businesses, help is on the way, as the city is partnering with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association and other businesses to help those affected by the blaze rebuild or relocate, Mayor Greg Moore told the Tri-Cities NOW on Wednesday.

“We haven’t got to any specifics yet,” he said. “The city is going to coordinate any inquires, and then through partnerships with the BIA and the chamber, we’ll figure out the best place for them to go. At this point we’re working with the businesses to see what assistance we can be for them.”

Moore said the BIA has already provided an inventory of vacant shop locations in the city to owners of the affected businesses. City staff also met with those business owners.

All roads near the fire were re-opened Saturday afternoon, about 48 hours after the massive blaze ripped through five groundfloor units in the 2600-block of Shaughnessy Street, between Elgin and McAllister avenues.

A law office on the second floor, as well as some unoccupied rental space on the top level, was also destroyed.

The fire started at Rami’s Cut barber shop around 7 a.m. last Thursday and made its way through four other ground-level businesses, including an optometry clinic, a pawn shop and a men’s store.

Damages are likely in the millions of dollars, though an exact figure probably won’t be available for weeks.

“You’ve six businesses gone in a relatively big space. It’s hard to gauge,” PoCo fire chief Nick Delmonico said. “We’re talking about the costs of the building, what the total losses are, the redevelopment ability.”

Delmonico noted businesses on either side of the fire — the Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre and the office of federal Liberal candidate Ron McKinnon — escaped with only minimal water damage.

While no one was injured in the fire, the workload took its toll on some PoCo firefighters. Delmonico noted some of his crews worked a 15-plus hour shift during the morning of the fire, and some members had to be temporarily removed from fighting the blaze due to dehydration and over-exertion.

“They were pretty knackered,” he said.

“The night shift crews had been up since 2 or 3 a.m., so they had been up for eight, 10, 12 hours and it was fairly harsh.”

About 55 firefighters — including eight from Coquitlam — tackled the fire while it was at its height, along with seven trucks from PoCo and Coquitlam.

Those affected by the fire are asked to call the city’s planning department at 604-9275442. twitter.com/johnkurucz

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Earnings top $113K for Kwikwetlem chief John KURUCZ

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Kwikwetlem First Nation chief Ron Geisbrecht’s salary dropped considerably over a one-year period, according to audited documents released Friday under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. The recently re-elected chief made $90,267 during the fiscal year ending March 31, on top of $22,900 in bonuses. He also claimed $11,805 in expenses.

The chief and the tiny first nation came under national scrutiny last August after it was revealed Giesbrecht made nearly $1 million in salary in 2013-14. About $800,000 of that was a bonus he earned after taking over the role of economic development officer for the band. It’s believed the $800,000 was part of an $8-million land deal with the province.

At the time, Giesbrecht said he took over the role of economic development officer in September 2013 after the former one left, in order to keep millions of dollars worth of projects moving. He said the 10-per-cent bonus was built into the position three years

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Kwikwetlem Chief Ron Giesbrecht generated national headlines last year for being paid nearly $1 million. earlier as an incentive to get contracts. Giesbrecht was reelected to another four-year term last August.

Three other councillors were also listed in this year’s remuneration documents.

Coun. Fred Hulbert, who also serves as a capital infrastructure officer, made $24,030 in salary, $25,234 in bonuses and claimed $3,067 in expenses. Fellow councillor and capital infrastructure officer Marvin Joe also claimed $3,067 in expenses.

His salary was $25,401, and he made $21,900 in bonuses.

Both served in those capacities for six months during the last fiscal year.

Ed Hall, who serves as councillor and fisheries officer, made $46,254 over a 12-month period, and $31,900 in bonuses. His expenses were $6,290.

Other figures from the report note the band had $7.2 million in revenues, down from $12.6 million a year ago.

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Bus leaves senior behind

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Mary Anne Cooper wants all the attention she’s been getting recently deflected on to the bigger issue of independence for seniors.

The 100-year-old Port Moody resident was recently refused help while attempting to board a bus to go down Ioco Road to the Port Moody Public Library.

Since the story broke on July 30, Cooper’s face has been splashed across local media and TransLink has come under fire for the driver’s refusal to help the senior — who relies on a walker — to board the bus.

“My complaint was aimed at helping all seniors and encouraging seniors to use public transportation,” Cooper told the Tri-Cities NOW. “So many seniors, once they have walkers, are confined. It really puts a damper on their feeling of independence. Me riding the bus was only part of [the complaint].”

Cooper said she filed a written complaint to the transportation authority weeks ago, after the incident occurred.

She said she didn’t receive a response at the time, and only then chose to contact media. “[The bus] was my modus of operation. If you’re independent, you want to do what you can do within the means of doing it. Public transportation seemed to be an option,” she said. “I was looking for the sort of freedom that people have who drive, which I no longer do.

It was an open door for an independent feeling.”

Since losing her driver’s licence a year ago, Cooper has only taken the bus one other time. In that instance, the driver helped her board and exit the bus.

“My first ride on the bus was quite successful,” she recalled. “The driver helped me, and he lifted my walker both on and off the bus. Then he said to me, ‘You may not be so lucky next time because the drivers aren’t supposed to help.’ But he helped me anyway.”

Cooper received a call from TransLink officials on July 30, and characterized the conversation as “very gracious.”

TransLink spokesperson Jennifer Morland spoke to Cooper, and noted bus drivers will be issued reminders on how to operate the ramps and lifts on buses.

However, the choice to help anyone is left to the driver.

“All of our operators are encouraged to help customers when they need assistance and provide superior customer service,” Morland said Friday.

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Port Moody resident Mary Anne Cooper, who recently began using a walker, was unable to take a bus to the library recently, after a driver refused to help her board.

“But ultimately, it’s up to the driver’s discretion in instances as this, taking into account safety as their primary concern, so that means: safety of the passenger, safety of the other passengers on board as well as safety of the operator.”

Morland would not indicate whether an internal investigation will be launched to

see whether safety was compromised during the incident involving Cooper, whose lengthy community service record includes a Freedom of the City award, involvement in the Port Moody Heritage Commission and Port Moody Heritage Society, and her work in spearheading the Ioco Ghost Town Days.

“We called and expressed

our sincere regret over the circumstance — it is an upsetting experience,” Morland said. “We have thousands of operators and they’re out there every day providing superior customer experience to our passengers.

Unfortunately, that didn’t happen for Mary Anne and we do feel sincere regret that that was her experience.”

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Rising tolls, rising anger

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ifteen cents doesn’t mean much — unless you’re talking Port Mann Bridge tolls.

On Aug. 15, rates for cars, pick-up trucks and SUVs will rise 15 cents per crossing. If you’re a regular bridge user, commuting to work Monday to Friday, that’s $1.50 more each week. Again, not much.

But over the course of a month, it’s an extra $6.50. In a year, it’s an extra $78. Your grand total to cross the bridge as of Aug. 15 will now be $1,638.

TI Corp., which saw traffic across the Port Mann decline in 2014 after ending half-price introductory tolls in December 2013, claims numbers have picked up recently, with year-over-year growth for the last seven months.

The increase in fees, it says, is needed to pay for operating and maintenance costs, like clearing debris. Oh, and that bothersome $3.6-billion debt, due by 2050.

The problem with the 15-cent increase is that each time rates rise, more drivers head for the Pattullo. People aren’t always rational, and sometimes it feels better to avoid the toll, even if that means idling in gridlocked New West and burning more than enough gas to cancel out any savings.

TI Corp. seems to be taking a BC Ferries-approach to managing the bridge, by turning drivers off with rising fees. The difference is you can choose not to travel to the Island for a vacation, but you can’t choose not to cross the Fraser for work, unless you want to find a different job.

It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. If the cost of living in Metro Vancouver weren’t so exorbitant — B.C. is now known as “Bring Cash” not just to people in Alberta, but increasingly, to those in the rest of Canada and even some in the U.S. — we’d say it’s no big deal and drivers should just suck up this $78-per-year increase.

But with so many people struggling with massive mortgage payments, high gas prices and other costs, maybe TI Corp. should drop toll rates and go for volume instead. It might end up getting more revenue in the long run.

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TransLink: what’s next?

PROVINCE MAY TAKE BACK CONTROL OF METRO TRANSIT

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he unexpected appointment of Peter Fassbender as the B.C. cabinet minister now responsible for TransLink has everyone guessing what he may have in store for the beleaguered transportation authority.

Some attention has been focused on his prescribed solutions for TransLink’s many problems that he uttered when he was the mayor of Langley and the chair or vice-chair of the mayor’s council that was part of TransLink’s governing body.

But I’d be surprised if Fassbender hangs onto all of his “old” views when he gets around to figuring out which direction to head in.

In fact, given that many of these old ideas — vehicle levies, road pricing and increased tolling, higher property taxes — have been kicked around and ultimately rejected (at least for now), one has to wonder whether Fassbender is being brought in to develop a much bigger game plan.

For example, will he be paving the path for the provincial government to retake overall responsibility for transit in Metro Vancouver, and elbow the local mayors out of the way?

Such a scenario cannot be discounted.

Aside from the mayors’ modest accomplishment of agreeing on a multibillion dollar “wish list” of transit and transportation projects to put in front of the voters in order to win approval of a minor tax increase to pay for them, they can point to relatively few success stories working as a group. Clearly, the

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current governance model of TransLink — with a government-appointed board calling the shots, with input from mayors — isn’t working and Fassbender has signalled he will change it.

But I detect no appetite within provincial government circles to give the mayors more responsibilities and powers when it comes to calling all the shots on transit.

The last time the mayors had ultimate control over things was when they were unable to reach agreement to build the Canada Line. As a result, the provincial government stepped in and arbitrarily ordered it built (the result has been the most successful rapid transit line in the region).

The reason the mayors could not reach agreement was in large part due to the fact that some of them realized pouring big dollars into such a huge project offered relatively few benefits for the people who actually voted them into office in the first place.

And the Canada Line experience was not unique. In the late 1990s, NDP Premier Glen Clark ordered the Millennium SkyTrain line to be built, despite some mayors favouring a Coquitlam rapid transit line.

To be fair, it’s hard to expect mayors to make big-time regional transit decisions when they are not answerable to the voters of that region. Should Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson be

expected, say, to willingly vote to make building rapid transit lines in Surrey a bigger priority than a SkyTrain subway line in his home city? No. Many of the problems with the TransLink model can be traced back to Victoria. The provincial government’s decision to appoint a board to run things hasn’t worked out, and neither did letting the mayors run the show.

The implication is clear. If the provincial government keeps shackling what TransLink can and cannot do, perhaps it is time for it to reclaim responsibility and control of its operations.

Given the failed plebiscite and the mounting frustration among the mayors, whose electorate wants more and more services but resists attempts to pay for them, something major has to be done. One can’t help but wonder whether blowing the whole model up entirely and returning power to the provincial cabinet isn’t one of the options to be explored.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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WHERE ARE THE PLANS FOR RESERVOIRS?

Thank you for your article on PoCo urging us to conserve water.

As we all know, our mayors received a wakeup call via the transit plebiscite. Their insistence that we need to cough up $10 billion for transit to accommodate the influx of one million new residents to our region leaves me wondering how they intend to water all this new stock.

We hear all the doom and gloom about our current dry conditions and the levels of our reservoirs, but we hear nothing about Metro Vancouver’s plan for increasing the size or number of those reservoirs.

Brian Wade Port Coquitlam

IT’S TIME TO TRY WATER RECYCLING It is now about 20 years since I started installing a water recycling system in our former home in Burnaby. With the help of a plumber, a professor of biology

from UBC and my construction skills, we installed a water-saving system over a two-year period. A diagram of the system can be seen on my Facebook page.

The system included several large plastic barrels to collect water, a few pumps to send water into high level holding, re-piping of grey water from a tub, clothes washing machine and some sinks, etc. Water was also collected off of the roof. Excess grey water not used was dispersed in an underground drainage field. Water downhill from the drainage field was tested and found good, thanks to anaerobic bacteria doing their job underground.

Grey water (washing machine waste water) was pumped to a high-level holding tank. From the tank, water was used to gravity-feed toilet reservoir tanks for flushing. It was also used for washing cars: soap cycle water for washing, rinse cycle for rinsing.

During spring through autumn the bulk of the water was used for watering my 100-tree nursery, greenhouse, gardens and vegetable patch. The rest was diverted to a drainage loop underground.

In addition to this, I had a dry composting toilet that produced soil for trees with no water flushing required. Not an item most

people would try. There was also a urinal that flushed liquids only into the drainage loop that mixed with a much higher percentage of waste water and rain water.

The City of Burnaby ordered me to dismantle the system after I went public with it. I knew they would, as it’s not in their list of permitables. I had sent the system around North America and took it all down before they came to my house. Depending on how much we recycled our water, or collected rain, we used between 5,000 and 10,000 litres of water per year. That same amount wasn’t used from municipal service.

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I also used lots of smaller ways to conserve water. One is to get a plastic bin that fits into your sink. All the water you rinse off dishes, washing of hands, etc., can be picked up and used to water outdoor plants. Just trying to help keep our world liveable.

Your paper can start a new wave with this much-needed technological necessity. Please share with your readers before it rains again and everyone forgets about this important matter again.

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A wrestler with the local Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling (ECCW) circuit, Schramek and his fellow wrestlers are hosting a fundraiser called Hulk Up To Beat Cancer at the Elks Lodge in PoCo on Friday, Aug. 7.

The show will raise money for five-year-old Kamloops native Sam Donovan, who’s in the midst of her second bout with leukemia. It’s a cause that’s particularly close to Schramek’s heart, as the 31-year-old was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 23.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity since I got into wrestling three years ago,” said Schramek, whose wrestling moniker is Shreddz, in a phone interview from his home in Kelowna. “Once I knew we were doing this show, I said, ‘I’m your guy.’

I’m the only guy on the roster who’s had cancer and beat it, so I said, ‘Let’s do this.’”

Sam was first diagnosed with leukemia last year. Her family left Kamloops for the initial eight-month treatment. They believed she was

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Mike Schramek and other wrestlers will hold a fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 7 to raise funds for Sam Donovan, 5, who is fighting leukemia.

cancer free in January, but the condition returned. She’s now staying at Vancouver’s Ronald McDonald House until her current treatment is complete. Her family has leased their house to help pay bills, but still faces a number of expenses.

ECCW company owner and PoCo resident Mary Diaz hopes the event raises north of $1,500, roughly the amount of monthly expenses the Donovan family is facing.

“We strongly believe in giving back to the community,” she said.

Schramek recently met Sam and was struck by her resilience and zest for life, despite her circumstances.

“She’s so cute — just an angel,” he said. “She’s tougher than me and she’s only five years old. This little girl is amazing in the fact that she’s only five years old and this is her second time dealing with this. It crushes me.”

Though he’s been cancer free for eight years, Schramek still vividly remembers the day of his initial diagnosis.

“It was unreal. Here I am 23 years old, and the healthiest guy in my circle of friends — I didn’t drink, I didn’t smoke, I worked out all the time,” he recalled. “And then, boom — I’ve got this big tumour in my right arm and I’m told I have cancer. It was mentally draining. You can cross the street and get hit by a bus, or you can go to the doctor and be told you have cancer. Now I love life and I live it to the fullest. I’m living my dream and doing what I want to do, and that’s wrestle.”

The fundraiser kicks off with a hotdog and bake sale at 5:30 p.m. Doors open for the show at 7:30 p.m., while the first bout gets underway at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $16 and can be purchased online at www.eccw.com.

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Bridge tolls going up John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Port Mann Bridge tolls will increase Aug. 15, going up 15 cents per crossing for small cars, trucks and SUVs — to a total of $3.15 per trip.

The TI Corp, which operates and maintains the bridge, announced the change on July 30.

TI Corp spokesman Greg Johnson said the increase will

fund capital and maintenance costs, and pay down the $3.3-billion price tag [recent news reports say that number has increased to $3.6-billion] for the Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project.

“We understand no one wants to see an increase, but TI Corp has a financial responsibility to pay back the costs of the Port Mann Bridge and highway construction,” he said. “Our mandate is to

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Johnson said the only other time rates changed was when the half-price introductory tolls expired in December 2013.

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Library to host a tea party Follow the White Rabbit to the Port Moody Public Library on Friday, Aug. 14 for the Wonderland Tea Party.

In honour of the 150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the library’s exterior will be transformed into an all-ages celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The whimsy of Wonderland will be brought to life with activities and crafts for the whole family.

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Looking for a new lunch spot? Tri-Cities NOW staff photographer Lisa King has lots of local favourites she hits up between assignments. This week’s pick is Namoo Sushi Japanese & Asian Restaurant, at 101-3003 St. Johns St. in Port Moody, which she calls “a great place to get out of the mid-day heat.”

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Metro Vancouver hosts Bat Watch, from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam. Witness the incredible sight of bats leaving their roosts to start their “day” of eating insects. Take an evening walk with Metro Vancouver regional parks interpreters to look for these mysterious mammals. The cost is $8 for adults and $4.25 for children/ youth/seniors. Children must be six or older. Advance registration is required. To register, go to MetroVancouverOnline. org or call 604-432-6359 and quote barcode 6196. Another session runs on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 7:15 to 9:15 at the same location. To register for that one, quote barcode 6197.

The Arms Pub, at 3261 Coast Meridian Rd. in PoCo, hosts a meat draw from 3 to 6 p.m. to raise funds for the Crossroads Hospice Society.

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Centre hosts Port Moody Goes Bollywood, its 11th-annual Girls Night Out fundraiser, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre and Galleria, 100 Newport Dr. This 19-plus event is geared toward women looking for an evening out with friends while enjoying beauty demonstrations and pampering at the pre-show reception.

Highlights include Indian-style appetizers and an evening of comedy in the theatre. Tickets, which cost $45 each, or $40 each for groups of six or more, are available through the Port Moody branch of ScotiaBank (reserved seating), at 2501 St. Johns St., or pomoarts.eventbrite.ca (general admission).

Info: Kelly at 604-931-2008.

City of Port Coquitlam hosts Cinema Under the Stars, from 8:45 to 10:45 p.m. at Gates Park. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and round up some friends for a screening of Tomorrowland (rated PG), on the city’s 26-foot-tall mobile screen. If it rains, the film will screen the following Friday. For updates, call 604-927-8400.

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Sincerely Cafe hosts a fundraiser for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind at 7 p.m. at 1140-551 Sherling Pl. in PoCo. The evening represents a partnership between other local restaurants and craft breweries, including the The Wooden Boat and Moody Ales, and will include a fivecourse gourmet dinner, paired with seasonal brews. The event is open to eight couples only and all proceeds go to the CNIB. Tickets cost $65, including beer pairing, or $55 without. Info: www.sincerelycafe.ca/events.

The Gallery Bistro hosts Creative People Talking, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2411 Clarke St. in Port Moody. This is a free-form gathering of creative types interested in the artistic community who want to share experiences, knowledge and ideas. All artistic forms — visual, performing, writing, as well as thinkers —

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The Port Moody Film Society hosts a film night indoor/ outdoor double feature at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. The inside screening will be The Grand Budapest Hotel (R), a comedy/drama, at 7:30 p.m., while the outside screening (weather permitting) will be Rango (PG), an animated comedy/adventure, at 9:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket. Admission is $5 at the door for 2015 film society members (annual membership is $5, good through December 2015). Info: www.pmfilm.ca.

The City of Port Coquitlam hosts Music in the Square, featuring Shades of Green and Paper Moon, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Leigh Square.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Poirier Street Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion, at 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.

PCT Summer Sunday Concert series presents the Famous Players, in a free concert, with donations benefiting the Crossroads Hospice Society, at 2 p.m. in Rocky Point Park. The series continues throughout August, with R&B Allstars (Aug. 16), Brickhouse (Aug. 23) and the So Tight Band (Aug. 30). Info: www. summersundays.ca.

City of Port Coquitlam hosts Music in the Park, featuring Rumba Calzada, a favourite among Metro Vancouver’s

Latin jazz and salsa enthusiasts, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Leigh Square. Info: 604-927-8400.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10

The Gallery Bistro hosts a Monday Night Jazz Jam, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2411 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Enjoy a glass of wine or pint of local brew while listening to the sounds of locals Gord Hembruff and Craig Townsend, who lead their house bands on alternating weeks. Doors open at 7 p.m., and Jazz Jam sessions run each Monday, except holiday Mondays.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

Ministry of Children and Family Development holds an information session for those interested in becoming foster parents or a foster family from 10 a.m. to noon at 200–906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled and caring foster parents. Another session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the same location. Info: 604-764-8098.

Tri-Cities Literacy Committee hosts Stories Galore and More, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Rocky Point Park.

Join this free, drop-in session featuring songs, stories, crafts, book exchanges and more, all in an outdoor setting. This program is designed for children up to the age of six, and parents must be present.

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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

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ver time a car’s exterior can fade or suffer some dings and dents.

Before owners sell or trade in their rides for something new, investing in a new colour may be all that’s necessary to revitalize the look of the vehicle.

Changing the colour of a car is not something every driver should try on their own. It

vehicle owners opt to hire a professional to change the colour of their vehicles. Many service centres offer two options to change the look of a car or truck: painting and car wraps.

can be time-consuming, and it requires a good deal of skill to turn out looking good.

Furthermore, painting a car involves a variety of different tools and equipment, from a spray gun, sander and buffer to specific types of enamel or acrylic paints.

After considering the work involved and the expense of investing in the equipment to get the job done right, many

Paint job A professional paint job will yield an impressive result. A skilled auto painter

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Paint work may be done to match the existing colour of the vehicle after accident repairs have been made. Or you may be tired with the colour of your car and simply desire a change. Experienced service shops can offer these services and more.

Other shops may specialize in custom paint jobs that may entail graphics, detail work or the blending of multiple colours to give the vehicle an airbrushed effect. Custom painters are artists, and their work may be very detailed.

Painting may demand your vehicle be off the road for a week or more, so it’s best to have an alternative travel plan. Also, be sure to investigate how painting will affect the value of the vehicle. A paint job may end up depreciating the value of a resale because it’s changing the original vehicle permanently.

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Car wrap Car wraps are typically made of high-quality vinyls that come in a bevy of different colours and styles. Wraps also can be used for custom graphics or to advertise businesses. The vinyl wrap completely covers the paint of the vehicle. But because car wraps can be removed, they do not permanently change the vehicle and are therefore unlikely to affect its resale value. Car wrapping can take less time than a labour-intensive paint job.

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in only two or three days. Car wraps also may be the less expensive option if you’re not selecting a complicated, custom design. Many car wraps will last between five to seven years, which is on par with the life span of a professional paint job, which lasts five to 10 years.

Changing the look of a vehicle may be as simple as choosing a new exterior colour. Professional paint services and vinyl car wraps make it easy to switch up the style of a car or truck.

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2015 Mini Countryman now more useful

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he Mini has great retro styling, an eccentric attitude and nimble handling. However, owning one has always required some compromise.

The Mini Countryman corrects many of those issues with its practical 5-passenger layout, larger cargo capacity, higher ground clearance and all-wheel drive.

New rivals such as the FIAT 500X and Mazda CX-3 challenge the Countryman in the styling department, while more conservative compact crossovers like the Honda HR-V offer more practicality — but none of these cars can match the “DNA” that MINI has developed over the years.

Updates for 2015 include a bolder grille, 17-inch alloy wheels, and available LED fog lights and daytime running lights, just to name a few.

Design The Mini Countryman looks unquestionably like a Mini, but it opens the brand up to a whole new audience.

Bolder and more muscular than the standard Mini, the Countryman’s bigger body and useful rear doors make entry and exit easy. Also, the

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upward-rising tailgate makes it easier to load cargo in tight spaces than the barn-doorstyle previously found on the Clubman.

The Mini Countryman is available in two trim levels.

The base model is the Cooper S ALL4, with the more raceinspired John Cooper Works ALL4 an option.

Cooper S models sport lower trim pieces that look like skid plates to give it a tougher appearance. The JCW models replace these pieces with a sportier looking lower spoiler.

Like all Minis, the Countryman is highly customizable. This means if you want racing strips on the hood or a different colour roof, you are welcome to choose the combination that makes you happy. Since Mini is made by BMW, interior materials are great quality and fit and finish is superb, although the retro interior

The 2015 Mini Countryman starts at $29,950. design is more about style than functionality.

Performance The best thing about the modern Mini is the way it drives: fun and engaging.

The Countryman certainly has the same DNA, but the excitement is dialled down a notch. Due to its size, the Countryman is not as go-kart-like as its smaller sibling, but compared to its competitors, it is quite responsive and agile through corners. And thanks to its raised height, you do get a better view over traffic.

The all-wheel drive allows it to handle all kinds of terrain with ease, though it’s not designed to do any sort of serious off-roading.

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While the Countryman is more capable than the base Mini, it still shares some of the same issues. For example, the ride is pretty harsh and it bounces around a fair amount over rough surfaces.

Also, at high speeds a higherthan-average amount of wind noise enters the cabin.

As a result, the Countryman is not as comfortable on long journeys as some of its more traditional and conservative rivals.

Environment The big advantage the Countryman has over other members of the Mini family is its interior space — though the massive speedometer mounted in the centre of the dash reminds you that you’re

still in a Mini. The front seats are supportive and offer plenty of adjustment to accommodate any size driver. I did find that some of the controls are a bit awkward to access while driving.

Once inside the large rear doors, you will find adequate room for two adults.

Headroom is good and the seats slide forward and backward to increase legroom or cargo space. There is also a small amount of recline adjustment in the rear too.

While cargo space is a reasonable 1,170 litres, it is an awkward shape. And, while the rear seats fold down, they don’t lay flat, leaving a lip.

The Countryman is fairly well equipped in standard trim. All models come with air conditioning, satellite radio pre-wiring and seven airbags.

Features Prices for Countryman Cooper S ALL4 models start at $29,950, whereas John Cooper Works ALL4 models start at $38,500.

Standard equipment includes leather seats, multifunction steering wheel with cruise control, push-button start, heated windshield washer jets, heated exterior

mirrors and runflat tires.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include heated front seats, automatic climate control, power folding side mirrors, auto dimming mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, sport suspension, 18-inch wheels, glass sunroof, navigation, Bluetooth and voice recognition.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for manual transmission models are 9.5 city, 7.6 highway for 8.6 combined. Automatic models return 10.1 city, 7.8 highway and 9.0 combined.

Thumbs Up The Countryman has the looks and cute appeal of any Mini, but with added practicality. Also, having AWD improves its versatility.

Thumbs Down The Mini Countryman can be seen as a compromise for those looking for a traditional SUV type vehicle.

The Bottom Line If you like the Mini DNA but want more space, this is the obvious choice for you.

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GVHBA offers tips on finding a builder

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hen you are in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder as carefully as you do for your home. You want to make sure that you buy from a new home builder who is committed to quality, service and

customer satisfaction.

Membership in the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) is an important indication of a builder’s commitment to professionalism. The GVHBA has represented the professional home building industry across the Lower Mainland for more than a quarter cen-

tury. Members include new home builders, renovators, financial institutions, manufacturers and suppliers of building products, new home warranty programs and government agencies.

The GVHBA is committed to quality, choice and affordability in housing. The association consults with munici-

pal governments on policies, programs and legislation that affect the industry and consumers. In partnerships with the private and public sectors, it promotes research and continuous innovation in materials, products and construction techniques. And it provides a wide range of education and training activ-

ities to support the ongoing professional development of its members.

The GVHBA is also a strong advocate of consumer education. From the popular annual First-time Home Buyer Seminar to the spring and fall home shows, publications and website, the GVHBA is helping consumers to make informed and confident home-buying decisions.

Association members voluntarily adopt a code of ethics. When you look for a new home, look for the GVHBA on the builder’s signs, brochures and business cards. If you don’t see it, ask if the company is a GVHBA member.

The value of brand-name products Today, the experience of buying a new home is very different than in the past.

This is the era of customization. Whether you are buying your first home or finally having your “dream” home built, new home builders provide an incredible range of options and upgrades. The end result is a brand new home that is truly your home.

In order to provide consumers with the best possible new home options, many professional new home builders work closely with leading national manufacturers.

The manufacturers provide the builders with complete product packages, including technical support and training for workers, to ensure the most suitable products are used and installation is done correctly.

Your new home builder can help you evaluate various product options and recommend those which offer you solid value in terms of quality, performance, warranty and after-sales service.

First, choose products and materials that suit your lifestyle. Your family is unique and so are your new home needs. Whether you have young children, run a home-based business or are an active senior, there are product and material choices designed for the way you live.

For instance, extra durable floor finishes make sense for families with young children, while lever handles on doors and bathroom fixtures make life easier for anyone with mobility impairment or arthritic hands.

Second, choose products and materials that offer real value. The lowest price rarely means the best value.

Make sure that every product and material you choose is backed by a reputable manufacturer that provides a solid warranty and after-sales ser-

vice. There is nothing more frustrating than an expensive fixture or appliance that can’t be repaired because spare parts are not available.

When you choose brand name products for your home, you benefit from the ongoing research and development investments that leading manufacturers make in developing and improving their products. As well, brand name products meet Canadian standards and can handle our demanding climate. Perhaps of greatest importance, brand name manufacturers provide home buyers with warranty protection and a service network you can count on.

Quality brand name products reduce the risk of the unexpected, like expensiveV repair or replacement bills.

And choosing brand name products can add to the value of your home. So find out about your brand name product and material options.

Your builder will help youV make the right choices.

What to look for in a new-home builder Buying a new home is a big decision and you want to get full value for your investment. This means choosing an established and reputable builder, someone who has the technical skills and knowledge to build a good home, and someone who will deal with you fairly and professionally.

Fortunately, there are many good builders around, and with a little effort you will have no trouble findingV someone who is right for you.

Before you enter into a legalV agreement with anyone, you should do a little qualifying of your own: Is this the kind of company that you want to do business with, and how can you be sure that you willV get the home and the service you want? Here are someW questions you may want to ask: Is home building your profession?

Home building is a serious business. It takes commitment to keep up with everything going on in the industry. It requires solid business skills and a track record of satisfied clients. If a “builder” proposes to build your home as a part-time job, you should proceed with caution. If this “builder” offers you a “better” financial deal, you need to wonder if you will really save in the long run — the adage that you usually get what you pay for holds true for home buying as well.

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Sales top 10-year average, real estate board says

‘METRO VANCOUVER’ STATS DON’T INCLUDE THE MOREAFFORDABLE SURREY

Metro Vancouver home 4,925 new listings reported sales were more than a third in July 2014.

The total number of propabove the 10-year average in July, while the number erties currently listed for sale of homes listed for sale con- on the region’s MLS is 11,505, a 26.3-pertinues to trend cent decline below recent compared to years, accordJuly 2014 and ing to a press a 5.5-per-cent release issued decline comWednesday pared to June by the Real 2015.

Estate Board “Much of of Greater today’s activVancouver ity can be (REBGV). traced to The board strong conreported sumer conthat residenfidence, low tial property interest rates, sales in Metro and a reduced Vancouver supply of r e a c h e d Today’s activity homes for 3,978 on continues to sale,” McLeod the Multiple said. “We have Listing Service benefit sellers about 5,000 to (MLS) in July as home buyers 6,000 fewer 2015.

This compete for the homes for sale represents a 30-per-cent homes available today than we’ve seen at increase comfor sale. this time of pared to the –Darcy McLeod, year over the 3,061 sales last five to six recorded in REBGV president years.”

July 2014, and The MLS Home Price Index a decrease of 9.1 per cent compared to the 4,375 sales composite benchmark price for all residential properin June 2015.

While the official entity ties in Metro Vancouver is known as Metro Vancouver $700,500. This represents an is made up of 21 municipal- 11.2-per-cent increase comities, including Surrey, the pared to July 2014.

With the sales-to-activeREBGV’s definition of Metro Vancouver leaves out Surrey listings ratio at 34.6 per cent, (which is part of the Fraser the region remains in seller’s Valley Real Estate Board, market territory, the REBGV along with North Delta, White says.

“Although there aren’t as Rock, Langley, Abbotsford and Mission). The REBGV many homes for sale today also includes some commun- compared to recent years, ities in its definition of Metro home buyers continue to Vancouver that are not in have a range of housing the official version, such as options, at different price Whistler, the Sunshine Coast points, to choose from across and Squamish. These omis- Metro Vancouver,” McLeod sions and additions likely said. “The diversity of housskew price statistics higher, ing options is part of what’s since Surrey is where much of driving today’s demand.”

Sales of detached propthe region’s affordable housing is located, while Whistler erties in July 2015 reached 1,559, an increase of 17.9 per is known for its high prices.

According to the board, cent from the 1,322 detached last month’s sales were 33.5 sales recorded in July 2014, per cent above the 10-year and a 24.8-per-cent increase from the 1,249 units sold in sales average for the month.

“Today’s activity con- July 2013. The benchmark tinues to benefit sellers price for a detached propas home buyers compete erty in Metro Vancouver for the homes available for increased 16.2 per cent from sale,” Darcy McLeod, REBGV July 2014 to $1,141,800.

Sales of apartment proppresident said.

New listings for detached, erties reached 1,729 in July attached and apartment prop- 2015, an increase of 42.7 per erties in Metro Vancouver cent compared to the 1,212 totalled 5,112 in July. This sales in July 2014, and an represents a 3.8-per-cent increase of 42.9 per cent increase compared to the compared to the 1,210 sales

in July 2013. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 5.9 per cent from July 2014 to $400,900.

Attached property sales in July 2015 totalled 690, an increase of 30.9 per cent compared to the 527 sales in

July 2014, and a 41.7-percent increase from the 487 attached properties sold in July 2013. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 7.8 per cent between July 2014 and 2015 to $511,500.

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There are about 5,000 to 6,000 fewer homes for sale today than at this time in recent years, the REBGV says.

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What is your experience and how long have you been in business?

Good builders are proud of their track record and they will be happy to tell you about their experience, their strengths and what sets them apart from others. They will be honest with you about what they can do for you, when and for how much.

Are you a member of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association?

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The work site offers many clues about the company and the quality of the builder’s homes. Ask for a tour of a home under construction and a chance to meet the site crew (access to the site might be restricted due to insurance regulations). Take note of details: Is the site clean and well organized? Are materials properly stored, out of the weather? Is your overall impression of the site and workers positive?

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sports@thenownews.com Home is where the heart is, or so the saying goes.

It’s also where the Coquitlam-Moody Reds AAA baseball team is aiming to launch its run to the nationals.

The under-13 year old squad successfully captured the provincial crown last week, cruising undefeated past its other two challengers in a round-robin format and a 9-4 championship final on Sunday at Coquitlam Town Centre.

It punched the team’s ticket to the national championships, Aug. 20 to 24 in Repentigny, QC, and also secured plenty of momentum heading into next week’s Western Canadians, which CoquitlamMoody was guaranteed a berth as hosts.

For coach Randy Downes, the big thing is for the players to continue doing the things that got them to this place — defensively, hitting and pitchingwise.

“We’re going to try and win both (Westerns and nationals), of course,” said Downes. “I wouldn’t call [the Western Canadians] as a training opportunity, but we’ll certainly use it as a way of seeing our lineup against different competition.”

After lambasting both Burnaby and VancouverLittle Mountain in the round-robin, the Reds faced their toughest test in the final. In the end, they won handily, thanks to some strong pitching from Kenny Sugi and Jamisen Walsh, and a fifth inning homer

by Carter Clark to lead off a five-run fifth. Also contributing was Cody Hendriks.

Coquitlam would end up with 18 home runs over the five games, including a hat trick by Kai Sands in the opener, as part of an overwhelming performance at the plate.

But it’s team defence that has Downes most encouraged at their chances down the road.

“Our team is very solid all-around,” he noted.

“We hit the ball pretty well, play outstanding defence, and our pitching is both solid and deep.”

The club also is able to add a few players for both upcoming tournaments, but it’s a delicate balance when you bring in someone to complement the roster, he noted. But the Tri-Cities players have shown time and again that they can face any challenge.

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The Coquitlam-Moody Reds celebrate their provincial AAA baseball title last week after downing Burnaby 9-4 in the final. They now host the Western Canadians, Aug. 13 to 17 at Town Centre.

“These kids have a lot of character,” said Downes, who also oversees Coquitlam-Moody association as president. “With B.C. Minor [baseball] pulling out of Baseball BC, there’s been a lot of drama but our kids have kept their focus.”

Downes said the schism between B.C. Minor and Baseball BC was political in nature and could have sidelined a B.C. representative advancing to the nationals. With that in mind, the gap created

by B.C. Minor’s decision has meant a hole in funding and the team is attacking it creatively with a GoFundMe account.

In the meantime, winning on the diamond

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remains the top focus for the players, he said.

“I’d rate them right up there [with the Reds’ AAA 2005 national finalists]. In the past we may have had one or two studs that dominated in pitching, this team is more balanced and we plan on adding a legitimate ace from Abbotsford.”

Anyone interested in helping the club with the costs of the trip to the national championship in Quebec can do so at www.gofundme.com/ RedsToQuebec.

• The Coquitlam-Moody AA Reds won its provincial peewee title, topping New Westminster 10-7 CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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KICK IT! FESTIVAL FOR GIRLS

Girls got game — and the Port Moody Soccer Club is providing a tournament for them to show it.

The club is hosting its first annual Kick It! Soccer Fest for Girls on Aug. 30 at Heritage Woods Secondary.

The festival, co-hosted by PMSC and B.C. Soccer, is open to all girls born between 2004 and 2007, with no prior experience required.

Participation in the tourney is free, but is open to just 100 players so registration is required.

The event is also offering an introduction program for referee training for girls born between 2001 and 2003, with the aim to get more females involved in officiating.

The club has also launched a new program for u-4 players.

To register or for more information, visit www.portmoodysoccer.com.

A trip to the Royal Bank Cup semifinal was not the end of the hockey season for Coquitlam’s Dante Fabbro, but a break that made way for another great journey.

The 17-year-old defenceman, voted the top blueliner at the national junior A hockey championship last May, was named this week to Canada’s under-18 roster for the upcoming Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament, scheduled for Aug. 10 to 15 in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

A member of the B.C. Hockey League’s Penticton Vees, Fabbro established himself as one of the top blueliners with 33 points in 44 games. Selected by Seattle in the first round of the Western Hockey League’s 2013 bantam draft, the sixfoot Burnaby Winter Club product has committed to playing in Penticton this coming season. He has already played in two international tournaments, competed for Canada at the World Jr. A Challenge last December, and the World u17 Challenge in November.

The Hlinka tourney spotlights the top draft eligible players.

Hyacks’ Bottrill nets gold

Mia Bottrill earned her place on the top step at last week’s Age Group National swimming championships in Quebec City.

The 17-year-old Port Moody native captured the 200-metre butterfly to lead a strong Hyack Swim Club contingent.

The UBC-bound swimmer posted a girls 17-18 division gold-medal time of 2:18.32, nearly half a second faster than her nearest competitor.

Netting silver for the Hyacks in the 14-year-old boys 400m medley race was Sehajvir Singh.

A Tri-Cities swimmer, Singh posted his second-place result in the boys 14-year-old division, in a time of 4:45.58.

He also set new Hyack club records in the 100m backstroke — with a time of 1:02.90 — the 200m backstroke (2:12.90) and 400 individual medley (4:45.58).

Stella Jin would collect bronze in both the 15-year-old girls 50- and 100m fly events, finishing the former in a time of 28.30 seconds, just 0.41 seconds back of gold. In the latter, Jin completed the race in 1:03.09. She would also place fourth in the 50m free.

Chris Baker would also pick up bronze, putting in a strong charge in the boys 17-18 year old division. He finished the race in 2:05.44, just 0.48 seconds back of the winner.

Brodie Young placed fifth in the boys 14 year old 50m breaststroke.

GIRLS GRAB NATIONAL LAX GOLD It was a bushel of gold for B.C.’s female lacrosse teams at last week’s national championships in Alberta.

B.C. collected gold in both the junior and midget divisions.

The midget squad held off a persistent home team for a 4-3 victory in the final. While they outscored their three opponents 43-11 over six round-robin tests, Alberta provided the toughest opposition. Helping B.C. collect the gold were Tri-Cities talents Chelsea Davie, Cassandra Gill, Haley Mcrae, Emily Nelson, Debbie Phillips, Adrianna Santucci and Amanda Van Hulsen, while the team was coached by Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Famer and Coquitlam native Geordie Dean.

The girls junior squad also won the national title. No info was available at press time. The junior roster includes the Tri-Cities’ Kyra Bradley, Courtney Gemmell, Kathryn Harvey, Laticia Kuppan and Kaitlyn Savitsky and is coached by PoCo’s Blair Bradley.

The B.C. bantam team, meanwhile, finished second after falling in double overtime.

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COQUITLAM FINISHES WLA SEASON OUT OF PLAYOFFS Dan OLSON

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CROSSED STICKS: The Coquitlam junior A Adanacs take the next step in their Minto Cup chase to Calgary to play the Okotoks Raiders in a best-of-five series to see who advances to the national championship in Ontario. The series begins tonight, with Game 2 Friday and Game 3 on Saturday. Fans can follow by webcast at www.bcjall.com.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 in the final to earn a berth to the Western Canadians in St. Albert, Alta.

After beginning the B.C. tourney with twin victories behind strong pitching performances from Scott Miles and Kaleb Adrian,

the Reds suffered a rare loss. That put the pressure on in the final, where they rallied with five runs in the top of the sixth to grab a 9-4 advantage — thanks to clutch hits from Matteo Bellano and Giacomo Carpanini.

Pitchers Markus Gould and Ethan Powell collaborated on the win.

sports@thenownews.com It was the kind of farewell that Bruce Murray deserved.

The long-time Coquitlam Adanacs captain will exit the Western Lacrosse Association on a winning note, as his team closed out the regular season with a 10-7 victory over the Nanaimo Timbermen on Saturday at the Poirier Sports Centre.

The 38-year-old defensive stalwart was selected the game’s first star in a contest between the league’s two cellar dwellers.

Goals by Matthew Dinsdale, Nate Schmidt and Brandon Bull just 52 seconds apart broke a 1-1 tie early in the first period, sparking a five-goal run. Up 6-2 after one period, Coquitlam traded goals with Nanaimo the rest of the way.

Adam Shute turned aside 38 shots.

Ryan Johnson would net two goals and two assists to finish sixth in league scoring, with 27 goals and 38 assists over 17 games. Dinsdale also

scored twice, while Brendon Anger, Carson Barton, Steve McKinlay and Daniel Perreault counted the other markers.

A few days earlier, a depleted Adanacs roster — minus 10 starters, including Murray — were blasted 15-2 by Langley.

Brandon Bertoia and Johnson supplied the only offence for the visitors, with Langley scoring 14 straight goals before Johnson’s tally late in the third. Dan Lewis and Shute faced 64 shots.

The Adanacs will focus on preparing for next year’s junior draft, while aiming at getting last year’s No. 1 draft pick Wesley Berg to commit for 2016. Berg split the past summer season with the outdoor lacrosse pro Denver Outlaws and Ontario Major Series’ Oakville Rock, who qualified for the playoffs for the first time.

Berg, 22, is also considered one of the top talents available in this year’s National Lacrosse League draft, which goes in September.

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